Dusty rose romance

Wearing: Bruno Pieters dusty rose romper, Rue du Mail tank, Agatha jewelry
Location: Forest Bird, Central

穿着：Bruno Pieters灰蒙玫瑰连身短裤，Rue du Mail背心，Agatha饰物

地点：中环Forest Bird



Seeing this color on me reminds me of the hidden romantic side residing somewhere in me.  Most of you know while I am very fashion-forward, I stray away away away from pinks or anything flowly, frilly or romantic.  Still, I blame it on Carrie Bradshaw.  I am on a SATC maranthon, running from one season to the next.  Yes, I started from the beginning.  I seemed like a mini Carrie, except her thoughts were clearer and more concisely expressed compared to my constant ramblings. 

I am on the frontier of emotional realization, of my current standing in my on-going controversial reaction.  I decided that I couldn't find an answer to , "What is a relationship?" or "Why do we tend to allow one negative comments to derail all the positive ones?"

看着这颜色唤起我埋藏于心里浪漫的一面。你们很多人知道我穿得时尚的同时，我对粉红色或任何很飘逸，镶褶边的或浪漫的衣物都很抗拒。我还要把这归咎于Carrie Bradshaw。我正在追看SATC，一季一季地追。对，我从头开始看。我想一个迷你版的Carrie，除了她的头脑清醒一点，说话比我一贯的杂乱无章有条理一点。

我处于情绪认知的边缘，持续有分歧反应的位置。对于一段关系是什么，或者是我们为什么一个负面的意见推翻所有正面的意见等问题，我知道我不会找到答案。

Sources: Various

资源：很多不同的

 

I figured out that the answers lie within me.  I can't expect to find answers within someone.  After all, we can change our surroundings, we can change our clothes but we can't change others.  I can only change myself.  I decided to trust in myself and enjoy all the lovely thoughts which come with my dusty rose colored clothing. 

The joy of bubbles in the garden, roses in the sun light, dancing in the rain, watching the sunset and lying in lush grass.  I have to learn that without trust, there is nothing else.  So, either I trust or I walk. 

I choose to take a risk, and trust...

我发现答案就在我身上。我不能期望从别人身上找到答案。毕竟我们可以改变身边环境，可以改变自己的衣装，可是我们不可能改变其他的。我只可以改变自己。我决定要相信自己和享受所有者灰蒙玫瑰色衣服带来的好的思想。

在花园里快乐的泡泡，阳光下的玫瑰，在雨中跳舞，看夕阳下山和卧在青葱的草原上。我要学习没有信任，就不会有其他了。那就是，我可以选择信任或者自己走。

我选了冒这个险，信任。。。

 

Walking in my shoes

Wearing: 2% x Wonder Woman leather Jacket, AGATHA jewelry, Armani Exchange top, Fendi purse, Converse shoes, Zara cut-off gloves, Playboy bikini top

These white Converse shoes and I have a lot of history.  I go through phases where I throw away shoes I don't think I would ever wear ago, so many come and many go.  Yet, this is one pair I have refused to discard and has stayed with me for years.  The reason being that it's walked to many places with me.  We went to Beijing, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and uncountable countries together.  We walked away from bad relationships and horrible boyfriends together.  We danced the nights away in the dancing room.  We moved from one house to the next together. 

I am a sentimental person and some things mean a lot to me.  Same as some people.  But it's baffling how some inanimate objects are more reliable than people.  My Converse never question me about my actions, doubt my abilities or run away from me when times are hard.  But people do.  People run when they sense emotional involvement.  They hide when unconditional help is required.  They step down when the challenge requires one to step up. 

It's these little things which constantly disappoint me, making me lose just a little bit more faith in human kind.  Good thing is, I get proven wrong.  Sometimes, not all the time.  And when it happens, I embrace the facts and adapt my mindset a little bit, one thought at a time. 

I will never understand what people think when they question me of my motives.  Because while my motives may not be the best, I am always honest and forthcoming.  It's my hope that my motives will always go noticed and recognized.  Awareness is the first step to the progression of adaptation. 

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Mom is always right. :)

Wearing: See by Chloe top, Cotton On skirt, Express Faux jacket, AGATHA jewelry, Balenciaga tote, RAS platform booties

As  winters progress, my wardrobe color schemes tend to float towards  darker colors.  So now, I try to make a conscious effort to try and keep my winter clothes as color-heavy as possible.  Trust me, I was wearing all black this morning.  Not good.  This jacket is a gift from my mom.  She brought it about 5 years ago saying, "Valerie, you are going to regret if you don't buy this.  It's such an investment piece."  True enough, Years later, I love it.  It's warm and reminds me of my inner bear. 

I have a fascination with weird rings.  Rings that no one would ever really wear and physically make my fingers ache from uncomfort, weight and sharpness of certain metals.  Someone sent me an email telling me that my clothes are nice but rather boring?! Hmmm.... I am not exactly dressing to impress but this is my style.  I am quite subdued and occasionally, I enjoy the dress-up.  Usually, I don't venture outside of interesting jewelry.

AGATHA jewelry is awesome.  I am serious.  I am going to point fingers now but I recently received some gifts from a jewelry competitor.  The ring smells weird after a couple wears and the necklace makes weird scratches on the surface.  AGATHA is quite simple but with layers, it makes everything so much more interesting!

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Bad skin

Wearing: Per Me sweater, Uno Top, AGATHA jewelry, Aldo Clutch, As known as rue wedges

Pardon the grumpy-ness and bad moods.  Can ask anyone I know, I have been bailing on appointments, cancelling dinners and going home early.  Funny thing is, I have been sleeping at 2 AM every night.  AM. Sheesh... Been having a stressful time, which led to other things like bad skin, bad attitude, bad hair. Bad everything. 

Part of me wonders whether anyone really reads what I write in between these pictures.  Sometimes, I would talk about where I bought my shoes in one post and in that EXACT same post, someone would ask me, "Where did you buy your shoes?" Huh? Haha... As much as this is a fashion update of what I wear on a daily basis, it doesn't distract from the fact that I am a writer by nature and I enjoy writing about things that are important to me.  And even if they are unimportant things, yet I chose to address these issues, they are deemed important to me in the end.

He calls it's the "Valerie syndrome".  I call it "wanting to do more." I hate being confined by what I do and what I have to do.  How can you be stressed and happy at the same time? Very possible.  I am kinda like that everyday of the week!

My photographer said to me today, "The pimple on your forehead is annoying. It's ruining the photos." 

I agree.

These are the following things I want right now:

- My pimple to go away.

-To drop 7 pounds.

-A chocolate crossiant.

-Ginger Tea.

-Longer hair.

-Gingerbread house.

-My  revlon red nails.

- Prompt e-mail replies.

-Oliver Goldsmith G1017 Flex Glasses

-Gareth Pugh anything. He's my fav designer of the moment.
-Sleep
-My man.

Sailing with Olympic Medalists

Wearing: Em sweater jacket, Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses, Miss Sixty Slip, Doc Martens, Balenciaga tote, AGATHA jewelry

It was one of those super surreal things I do occassionally that leave me breatheless, excited and in a dazed.  My friend, Eric invited me on a special day trip where I had the opportunity to sail with Roman Hagara and Hans Perter Steinacher, a two-time Olympic winning sailing team.  After bagging the Gold medal in 2000 and 2004 Olympics, they have cemented their place in sailing history.  This time, together with Andrew MacPherson and Gerd Habermuller, they joined in to challenge amazing teams from around the world.  Imagine my excitement when I found I was to be the fifth man on their boat, Team Red Bull, in their Hong Kong race for the Extremem Sailing Series.  Exciting. Nervous.

In a brief interview, the duo shared their experience in winning the medal, the hard work it took to make that winning moment all the more fulfilling.  I later learnt that today was their last day in the five-day race.  For such a physically exhausting and intensive sport, they were amazing sports during the interview. 

Here's a nice group photo with the duo, the Austrian consulate, Terrence Yin and Makim from MILK magazine.  After haven't seeing Terrence for months, it was good to finally hang out with him.  He's been busy doing this theatre play I am dying to see. 

The race took place in the Hong Kong Harbor, smack in the middle of the city, it was a show for the whole of HK to see.  The 19-metre high and 13-metre long Red Bull Extreme Sailing Team Catamaran was an impressive sight.  Colorful, majestic and kinda 'wow'. The race was to be a series of 5 races around the Hong Kong waters.  The spectators and special quests patiently awaited the exciting sail upon a junk in middle of all the action.

In between... we hung out and chatted.

Makim from MILK

My buddy Eric. Love this guy. So real.

It was sooo sunny, Terence and Eric served as my wall of shade.. :)  I must have been talking gibberish.

Presenting Team Red Bull! Woo-hoo!

Look at Terence!! He came super close!

I hadd sooo many cans of Red Bull! Those things kept me happy and non sea-sick.  Amazing!

Hong Kong was perfect for this event yesterday... look at this.... Team Red Bull looks sooo  pretty against the sea...

Then, it's MY TURN! Too bad my lovely photographer couldn't come onboard, I would have taken photos of the majestic sail unfolding.  Tried and captured the meticulos workmanship and team work necessary to make this catamaran sail smoothly.  I felt like a pioneer upon that boat, it's one of those experience that leave you speakless and in awe of everything graceful and smoothe.  It was like flying over the water.  For that duration, it was comforting with the occasional creaking of the sails, the wordless communication between the sailors.  Absolutely awesome. 

I don't know if you can see me, but I am on that boat!:))

Me and my safety equipment. haha. I personally thought the sailing gear was quite stylish.

It was a once in a lifetime opportunity with admirable sailors and good friend.  Most importantly, I relished every moment of it.  I think I found a new hobby. 

Happy Sailing!