Dragon boat season has arrived in Hong Kong–and more specifically right outside our living room window this past Sunday. On Saturday night as all the boats started arriving, we knew what was in store for the next day. Neighborhoods around Hong Kong sponsor dragon boat teams. During this time of year, the competition rotates throughContinue reading Dragon Boat Season
It’s been a bit since I added to my I love Hong Kong series. There is one place in Hong Kong that I love above and beyond all the other neighborhoods, and that is my own: Stanley Market. There is so much to Stanley, Hong Kong. Stanley is an old fishing village, and out myContinue reading I Love Hong Kong: Stanley Market
I always wear at least one evil eye. Sometimes, I will wear multiple–maybe one around my neck, a ring, maybe a bracelet, or perhaps some evil eye earring. Guaranteed though, I always have one on. I have many superstitions; although I’d like to call them beliefs. The evil eyes I wear comes down to anyContinue reading What’s with the Evil Eye?
There are so many mothers out there. There are so many mothers in my own life: my mom, my godmother, my mother-in-law, my sisters, sister-in-laws. There are all my aunties and girlfriends. There are the women who may or may not have children, yet they still mother. Mothering is an instinctual part of being female.Continue reading So Many Mothers
I wanted to celebrate on Monday: the 7th of May is the day I became a mom 16 years ago. Therefore, to add a little glam to my librarian look, I went for my sparkly Star Wars tee and my striped sequin mini. Granted, this skirt may be a little too short–I was constantly makingContinue reading A Librarian Look–Star Wars and Sequins
I can’t remember which French style book it was, but one of the messages I learned about has really stayed with me: always wear a black bra with a white shirt. I know! It’s contrary to American ways which would most likely opt for a nude bra that wouldn’t show through at all. But, theContinue reading Wear the Black Bra
So many times, we women, well I probably shouldn’t speak for all of us, but I think it’s safe to say… we can be pretty tough on ourselves. In vanity especially I’d say women have a hard time loving what they have. That’s why when I saw this t-shirt about claiming to “be your ownContinue reading Be Your Own Best Friend–Making Lists
I couldn’t decide between Monday and Wednesday’s librarian looks this week, so I’ve included two for this Friday’s post. I actually really liked the librarian looks I wore on Thursday and Friday as well, so maybe those will become repeats in the remaining days of school–although probably not. Now that I’ve pulled out my springContinue reading Two Librarian Looks–Couldn’t Choose
The summer countdown has officially started! We celebrated a day off yesterday for International Labor Day, this past weekend I transferred out wardrobes, and the summer heat has hit Hong Kong. So, yes, the summer countdown is on! Being a teacher definitely has perks–summer being one of them, and to be exact we have 30Continue reading The Summer Countdown
“Culottes, culottes for sale, fifty cents a culotte!” Silly me, but for some reason the famous children’s’ book Caps For Sale came to my mind for today’s collaboration with The Fab 40s. I used to read that book to my kiddos over and over, and they would laugh at those silly monkeys every time. IContinue reading Culottes, Culottes for Sale: The Fab 40s in Culottes
So many times–like both Monday and Wednesday’s post, I style an outfit, take the pictures, edit them, and then post them here. These styled posts allow me to tell some stories or share some thoughts–like Monday’s post on parenting, or they allow me to try out a look–like Wednesday or create a styled story forContinue reading A Librarian Look–What I Really Wore To Work
Sometimes while I’m shopping, I’ll get this great idea for an outfit. Then when I get home and I actually put everything together, I’ll think to myself, “Does this even work?” Point in case is this over-the-top polkadot and gingham look I’ve styled. Granted, I have not worn this outfit out and about or evenContinue reading Does This Outfit Even Work?