Bostonians = Hip.

Je suis devenue jalouse quand j'ai arrivé à Boston. Tous les gens sont si, si, si chic ! Sorry these photos are a little blurry, I was on the run most of the time.



It was still brisk in New England last week; boots were ubiquitous.
Her coat is so feminine but without looking WASP-y.
A little overzealous with the matching briefcase, luggage, AND Nike Ace '83 hightops. Still interesting, though; she reminded me of a modern, urban warrior, very utilitarian.

I think this girl epitomized cool that day. Looking classy and reading. Like one of my previous posts proclaimed: style + substance.

Soho Street Style.

Hip girls that I shot in different parts of New York (i.e. Soho, Morningside Heights, etc.).

When I first saw this on the No. 1 subway line downtown, I thought it looked tacky. But upon closer inspection, this girl had fun with her outfit by pairing a vintage leather bomber with electric blue puff capris. Her flats were interesting as well; the heel looked like it was upside down.

Some people have complained to me that they hate the skinny jean trend because it seemingly calls on an '80s, super-flashy (and super-tacky) revival. But let's face it: skinny jeans are not going anywhere. They simply look GREAT on many body types. This girl did a great job of dressing herself that morning--a quilted black jacket, a slouchy gray jersey top, a brown hobo bag (a little too trendy, but still), and good old Chuck Taylors.

Two girls inside Columbia University. A little bit leaning on the trendy side, but still looking good. I personally don't understand the whole gigantic-logo-on-sunglasses trend, it's like people are advertising for companies on their face (in that case, you should be getting paid for it). Loving the chunky white scarf on the left. The bags were very simple and luxe, I like the feel and look of worn leather.

New Yorkers are probably the best dressers in terms of footwear. Everyone on the streets had on flats, boots, heels, whatever, that were extremely fascinating and inventive. Flats are still prominent in the city and there are so many different styles and prints. Naturally, I went a little nuts while shopping. In conclusion, I hope that these animal-esque shoes don't just make me want to tempt robbery.

Springing forward.

Went to one of my best friend's birthday party this weekend, had myself a grand time. Everyone bought new clothes for spring break.

This shirt wins "Most Adorable"; anything with pockets and flowers gets all the points.*

Short post today; I'm leaving tomorrow morning and my suitcase is still empty ! For spring break next week, I'm heading to Boston first, then off to New York for the rest of next weekend. I used to like flying to a certain degree, but now, with all the new TSA regulations with carry-on liquid restrictions and other crackpot "preventative measures" that Americans have cooked up, a 16-hour train ride actually is starting to look appealing. It should be interesting to see how I'm going to fit a week's worth of toiletries in a sandwich bag. Anyway, will update with photos after the trip; no doubt I'll be able to clandestinely snap some street fashion shots.

Where's my ridiculously tiny bottle of shower gel?

*This photo is of my friend, not me. My blog is a (demi-)fashion and traveling blog; I try to feature interesting styles around me. Sorry for any confusion in this post or previous ones. Hint: I'm Asian. =D

Style + substance.

"You're considered superficial and silly if you are interested in fashion, but I think you can be substantial and still be interested in frivolity."

--Sofia Coppola.*

*It just made me smile.

Tokyo Rose.

I've been working on this for the past few days. I'm trying to build my portfolio this year + I've even been making a collection (it may possibly be shown). Recently, I've been obsessed with Asian models. Merci beaucoup pour tous les comments, all of you are so amazing for being so open-minded about multiculturalism.

There are still gridlines from my enlargement. A work in progress, and progress of my work.

I would be writing something more prolific right now, but too depressed from the horrible news I received today. More later.