I had such a spectacular evening at the Hong Kong Fashion Bloggers’ Style Summit hosted with Shanghai Tang at the Kee Club. For all of us in this community, we all owe so much thanks and gratitude to Jasmine Smith of Dress Me Blog Me. This woman is amazing! She has helped to form community in Hong Kong that is so awesome. It’s her leadership that serves as a role model for all of us. Jasmine is one of those beautiful people that’s pretty on the inside too. She has helped me out in numerous occasions, and I know I’m not the only one. I look to Jasmine for guidance–not to mention some serious sexiness!
As part of the night’s agenda there were five local and very prominent fashion figures that were part of a panel discussion. Prior to their discussion, interviews were given to the guests. I was able to speak with Tania Reinert from A Boy Named Sue, Carmen Chan of Carmen Chan Jewellery, and James Woodward from Entendre Studios. Talk about inspiration! There was a definite common thread amongst these three: follow your creative aspirations. All three of them come from business and finance histories, and all three of them quit this path to pursue their passions. I find this remarkable.
Tania owns and runs A Boy Named Sue, an online company that focuses on selling ecological, local, and social attire. For them it’s simple: they’re mission is to sell “cool clothes with a conscience.” Carmen, of Carmen Chan Jewellery, would attend workshops and classes in fashion illustration, design, and silver smithing after her day of work. She apprenticed with a 75 year old artisan woman. She then took the plunge and launched her own jewellery design. Her genuine personality shines through her craft. James originally is a mechanical engineer. He also worked in finance for some years. However he recalled his ten year old self admiring pop art advertisements and decided to go after it. Amazingly, James is self taught; he draws all his art with the mouse of a computer. It’s phenomenal art too. James too decided to take the plunge and pursue desires and started Entendre Studios. It was really special for me to speak with these three individuals. I often wonder what I’m doing with this blog “thingy,” but I do know it’s the most creative I have felt in years, and that’s what inspires me here on Kremb de la Kremb.
Shanghai Tang hosted this event for all of us HK Fashion Bloggers at the Kee Club–a sensual and mysterious private club that I was able to enter last night! The night had a theme: focusing on the small details. Hence, the images above were captured on my Instagram feed or from the event’s promotions: the ruffles from my skirt; choosing the red nail polish I’d wear; the model of the launch of Shanghai Tang’s uber cool sunglasses out this May; various styles of the new sunglass style; my business card for passing out; the Wander and Hunt pearl earrings I can’t stop wearing; flats in my bag for any extra walking–no hiking among Central’s streets; famous and beautiful HK fashion blogger Sabrina Sikora sporting Shanghai Tang’s new sunglasses; and my white shirt tied at the waste. The night was about small details that matter. In style and fashion, this is so very true. Every little item adds up to the entire. I feel this when I dress. The ensemble that I put on makes a story. What do I want to say to others? It can all be expressed in all the little details that make us who we are. Because…small details matter!
Part of the fun festivities at this Hong Kong Fashion Bloggers’ Event is the chance to win a pair of Shanghai Tang’s new Limited Edition Sunglasses out this May 15, 2014. These sunglasses are super cool! They embrace both the strong brow with the straight line frame plus the classic authentic Chinese round lens. I saw these sunglasses on various people in person, and they look good! It was like witnessing the carnation of something classic in terms of eyewear. All of this is due to the extreme talent of Armele Barbier , lead menswear designer of Shanghai Tang. Let me tell you: these will be hot! If you can get your hands on some….
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