LANVIN FALL '13 - Help!

(Lanvin Fall 2013 Campaign)

I've always loved quirky accessories and can certainly appreciate when a designer can make fun of fashion...but would I actually drop over $1.5K (most likely around $2K) on a necklace that spell out "HELP"?!?

Hmmm...let me think about this one Mr. Alber Elbaz.

OUTFIT DU JOUR - Ride It

For those of us who were raised in North America, and hence getting our driver's licence at 16 and driving our parents car as soon at the first opportunity, getting around in the hectic Shanghai streets on a scooter is actually...quite refreshing!  But obviously, for those who are raised in Europe or in Asia and practically "born" on a scooter, then it's nothing that exciting.

So this is my "Scooter Girl" outfit:

• retro helmet (safety first) - check
• old t-shirt and ripped jeans (gotta be practical here) - check
• flip flop (to blend in with the locals) - check

T-shirt - Uniqlo; Jeans - James; Belt - Barbara Bui; Necklace - Urban Outfitters; Ring - Dominic Jones; Watch - Hermes; Flip Flop - A&F

SHOPPING - Iro Blackheart

This is one thing I like about online shopping...I had completely forgot that I ordered this dress and had it shipped to my mom's friend in NJ (to avoid int'l s&h fees and duty) until this week when she came to Shanghai with my 1/2 luggage worth of stuff I had purchased online (did I really buy all that?!?).

Among the pile, this IRO Blackheart midnight blue sequin dress with a deep back-V.  I just tried it on and it's so comfortable being a stretch knit and boxy fit...no need to suck my gut in while trying to look as natural as possible during my next dinner event!

COUTURE DETAILS - Zuhair Murad

(Zuhair Murad Couture Fall 2013)

Sorry for going MIA in the past few days...my VPN stopped working, which means no Youtube, no FB, no Blogger and most other social media platform (that's the beauty of living in a Communist country...).

Anyways, I should post this really fast (before my VPN disconnect again) since I've been wanting to share my favourite looks (especially the last one piece embellished leotard with ostrich feather coat) from Zuhair Murad's Couture collection.

source: style.com

OUTFIT DU JOUR - Hungry

This summer heat has ruined everything (my hair, makeup and my clothes) except my appetite!  Not sure if it's because Olivia is getting a bigger appetite and therefore so am I, but all I can say is that I'm HUNGRY!

So I figured that the HLK's 7 spice grilled shrimp salad and a tall ice latte is the perfect equilibrium of a satisfying/tasty lunch and a healthy meal.  Want to join me?

Hungry Lung's Kitchen
144 Yong Kang Lu
Shanghai, China
Tel: ＋86 186 1693 9228

Racerback dress - American Apparel; Shirt - SKIIN; Purse - Givenchy; Flip Flop - A&F; Sunglasses - House of Harlow - Watch - Hermes; Necklace - Ebay

Run for it

Went for a 1/2 hr run...felt good until the next day when I could barely feel my legs!  That can only mean one thing: I gotta do this more often!!!

FREE PEOPLE July Lookbook

(Free People July Lookbook)

Seems like what I would love to wear...if only it wasn't so darn hot here in Shanghai!

OBSESSION DU JOUR - Celine Handcuff Bracelet

(Celine Winter 2013)

The top left gold tone one is the handcuff bracelet that got me obsessed...it reminds me of lock...such a simple design yet made with perfection.  Simple enough to pair with all my other bracelet and elegant enough as a stand alone.  Celine is just good that getting that right.

Boys Boys Boys @ Dsquared²

(Dsquared² Spring 2014)

Talk about some eye candy!!!  I don't usually report on menswear but the Dan and Dean sure now how to put on a show!  With a "Lost in the tropical islands" theme, they got their male models down to their mankinis and Caten's signature black plastic frames (it's the 12-packed-chunky-thighed-with-dimples models) !!!

And the clothes, as usual, are as heavenly as the boys.

source: style.com

OUTFIT DU JOUR - Grounded

I was meeting up with a girlfriend for quick bite at HLK followed by an event at the Rock Bund, where CHANEL The Little Black Jacket is hosted (June 21-July 7th).  Got out of my joggers and ready to hit a non-baby social scene as quickly as I can...only to be stuck at home 'cause I couldn't get a cab!  I can't believe this!!!

You see, this is the annoying part of Shanghai: it's impossible to get a cab the minute is starts to rain, snow (doesn't happen often but still), rush hours, weekend and all holidays!  And I'm not fancy enough to have my own driver (like most of my friends here) so public transportation is my only way to get from A to B...on in today's case not getting to B.  I felt like a teenager being grounded at home!

Blouse - Carven; Jeans - James; Sandals - Loeffler Randall;  Clutch - Local Designer in Bali; Necklace - H&M; Watch - Hermes; Handcuff Bracelet - BCBG; Clic Clac Bracelet - Hermes