We just finished an adventure trip through Lijiang, China. On one afternoon, when the sun was just right, Gigi, the Spring Jacket, and I went out exploring. There’s something magical about neighborhood China and all the ornate wood embellishments with red garnishes in the form of either lanterns or banners. Some walls are depicted withContinue reading A Meandering Spring Jacket Through the Streets of Lijiang
Back to the Beach and My Five Beach Basics
We’re back to the beaches in Hong Kong. This past weekend was our first return; we went to Big Wave Bay. For this spring and summer my beach basics haven’t changed much. I’m still sportin’ denim cutoffs with a white top, but now I’m adding a couple of changes: rose gold sunnies, a frosty, nudeContinue reading Back to the Beach and My Five Beach Basics
Packing 101: Choose a Theme Continued
It may look like a mess, but there is some order here: only black and white for this weekend work/resort trip. For my last trip, which happened to be work related, I chose a theme: flowy, culotte pants. Again, I am on a work related trip, and I “resort”-ed my packing to a theme. HoweverContinue reading Packing 101: Choose a Theme Continued
India’s Beautiful People
This will be my last instalment from India–until my next trip. And there will be another one because India has become that essential place that replenishes my soul. I know I’ve been writing so much about India whether it’s about packing, my adoration of Ganesh, fashion bloggers from India, or the outfits I wear travelingContinue reading India’s Beautiful People
I Love India
I love India! I know, I know, enough already, but just give me today and tomorrow to express some more of my love for India. I have to get it out of my system for the time being, and then I’ll be all set till the next visit. I’m often asked out of all theContinue reading I Love India
Style Story: India Travel Outfits
I’m back from my travels to India! I’ve decided that it’s possible that my heart needs a trip to India once a year, but more on that topic on Wednesday when I write. I was quite happy with the way I packed for India–I stuck to flowy pants with tees layered with a long sleeveContinue reading Style Story: India Travel Outfits
Packing 101: Choose a Theme
It’s March, so it’s about that time of year when I head out on a school trip with 20 students. Like last year, I’m in India. I scheduled this post after I packed for the trip. I’ll pretty much be did all the same things I mention in this post about packing for adventure travel,Continue reading Packing 101: Choose a Theme
Boracay Blues
Ahhh, the Boracay Blues! This post can be taken in two ways: one, I’m tremendously lucky to have experienced all the Boracay blues. The abundance of blue color in Boracay is seriously intense. Rather, I could be experiencing the Boracay Blues–take me back to this paradise right now! Either which way there’s no denying it.Continue reading Boracay Blues
Take Me Downtown on the Vicem 80
Some days I can’t be bothered to travel via the car. The roads are windy here in Hong Kong, and since it’s the winter months, road repair is in heavy session causing traffic delays. Sometimes, I’d rather just travel by boat. Our Vicem 80 yacht from Ocean Independence is the perfect little yacht for ourContinue reading Take Me Downtown on the Vicem 80
Louella Odié in Boracay
I’ve collaborated again with the awesome Hong Kong label Louella Odié! The last time I traveled with a Louella Odié bag was to Shanghai over American Thanksgiving to visit my sister. This time around, this cute, little (actually decent sized), fish clutch came with me. This was the first time I had carried a clutch,Continue reading Louella Odié in Boracay
Carving Out Kremb de la Kremb
Carving out a message in Boracay is a super fun activity for people during their island stay. Most messages are devoted to birthdays and usually simply “loving Boracay” but one night while we were on our Chinese New Year vacation I chose a different message. Each night right in front of our hotel as theContinue reading Carving Out Kremb de la Kremb
Inside My Beach Bag
Let’s take a look inside my beach bag… For both of my beach bags, I have gone with local Hong Kong bag designers. First I use a MISCHA tote bag plus a Louella Odié tote pouch inside to keep important items separate yet more importantly out of sand’s way. I throw in my sequin sarongContinue reading Inside My Beach Bag