There’s nothing like having beach braids while on vacation! Every day on at the beach on Koh Samed with Mary over Christmas, we would have our hair braided. We found a cute little gal named Fai who would experiment and try new styles on our hair each day. On our final day before leaving theContinue reading Beach Braids
Recently I had a bit of a fashion fixation with these earrings seen and made by Geneva of A Pair and a Spare. Luckily, Geneva has created Wander and Hunt, an amazing site where many of her DIY projects are available for purchase through various kits. Since I kept going back to look at theseContinue reading Wander and Hunt
There’s a breakfast dish that I have always been so fascinated with, and I finally gave it a try this past weekend: Eggs Benedict! I used my America’s Test Kitchen Cookbook’s recipe. Basically, making this delicious brekkie seems to be all about the prep work plus mastering the Hollandaise sauce–which I still need to practice.Continue reading Recipe: Eggs Benedict
My turn! Dressing in India is such fun for me. It’s pretty obvious I love two things: color and patterns. When in India it’s standard to embrace both. I love it! I remember loving it! These pictures come with such gratitude also. I was basically the group photographer; hence there were not any photos ofContinue reading {Annie} Indian Street Style
Well, we’ll just call this India Week on Kremb de la Kremb! I was going through some old photos and came across these blue beauties. Oh Vincent and Gigi are just so cute! This was taken during one India’s many festival celebrations–in particular Diwali. I must have put them standing up on our Juhu apartmentContinue reading Diwali Blues
Here’s the second set of Indian street style pics I took during my day in Delhi. I found out around this time that it was Woman’s Day–which helped to explain all the finery. Everyone, but mainly women, were so dressed up on this day. It made the touring around historical landmarks all that more remarkable.Continue reading Indian Street Style {Round 2}
I love India! This place has my heart for sure!! I just arrive, and I actually feel home. I lived in Bombay for five years–that was the longest I had lived anywhere since I had lived with my parents for 18 years in Spokane, Washington. The people of India are so amazingly kind that theirContinue reading Indian Street Style
As stated before, Stanley has no shortage of photo ops! Recently, on a beautiful sunny day, right when the glow was just right, Gigi and I headed to these rocks. We can see these rocks nestled in the sea just to the left from our apartment window. I was like, “Come on Gigi! Let’s go!”Continue reading Snake Camo
Second hand shopping is a must for me. Sometimes I want a tulle skirt, or a denim skirt to cut off. Well, slowly as I continue to inhabitant this city and increase my love affair with Hong Kong, I am learning about neat and new-to-me shopping destinations. Recently, with the encouragement of Redress Hong Kong accompaniedContinue reading Second Hand in HK
I’ll be in India all this week touring around the northern Ganges river with 20 students from HKIS. During the trip we will experience the culture with train trips and market visits. We’ll attempt some adventure with hikes up mountains and rafting trips down the Ganges. Finally, will offer some service to the local inhabitantsContinue reading Packing 101: Adventure Travel
There’s this fashion illustrator that I so admire! I first found her from IFB’s Links å la Mode where she illustrated Hong Kong DIY blogger, Geneva Vanderzeil of A Pair and Spare. From this find, I starting visiting her blog weekly to see if she had any new illustrated fashion looks. I also began following herContinue reading I’ve Been Doeyfa’d!
We have a very special boutique in Stanley called Mademoiselle Chic, and the lady running it is exactly that–trés chic! Héloîse Mendes’ concept from two years ago has turned into a successful shop for locals looking for luxurious yet slightly used items for their wardrobes. By special appointment or on Monday and Thursday afternoon, HéloîseContinue reading Mademoiselle Chic