2013 Korean Spring Fashion - Ankle boots

Let's face it, some of us just have that fetish with boots. Regardless of seasons, we find ourselves wanting to wear boots even if it's scorching weather.

Cannot wait to receive my apricot boots soon!

2013 Korean Spring Fashion - Introduction

It's been one heck of an October for me. Instead of celebrating Halloween and getting to dress up in the craziest costumes, I was in my room typing up my various research proposals into the late night every night. I'm approaching the end of that. In fact, I submit my last assessment tomorrow morning! Furthermore, I got accepted to do an internship with the 2013 Harvard Worldmun! Because of this, I am forced to postpone my return to Korea till after my internship, which will be at the end of March. April is a beautiful time to go to Korea, mainly because of the spring weather and, most importantly, the cherry blossoms! Cherry blossoms are my favourite flowers and it would be a dream come true to go to the cherry blossom festivals.
Nothing can go wrong with chiffon, especially in spring. Enjoy and be inspired!

2012 Korean Summer Fashion - Airplane travel essentials!

Everyone knows that travelling requires certain items to make your journey as comfortable and time-efficient. These are just a few of my favourite things that I'll be sure to have packed in my bag before I leave for overseas next week! What are you other favourite travel essential items?

2012 Korean Summer Fashion - Navajo Nordic box-shaped cardigan

Big, bold colours are the trend for this fall. I found a navajo style nordic multicolour cardigan, which I thought would be a nice addition to my wardrobe when I go overseas. Even though the destination I'm headed to is in summer weather, people fail to remember that the airplane is always freezing cold, and I'd hate to be one of those people caught up in thoughts of the summer sun gloriously kissing my skin when I get there, and suffer from the travel flu. Luckily, my body temperature can take the humid summer even with a cardigan on, that's how tolerable I am with summer.
Anyway, without further ado, I shall introduce to you my new member of the cardigan family, which will serve as a nice through-over whenever I enter shopping malls with blasting cold air conditioners.

2012 Korean Summer Fashion - Cameras

Summer always proves a perfect time and opportunity to snap up amazing photographs under beautiful sunlight. How well those beautiful photographs have been taken depends on the photographer and the camera. Most people, these days, opt for the now-affordable DSLR camera. They carry all the advantages of taking the best photograph for even the amateur photographer, ability to edit photographs because of the RAW file image setting. For others, they might just opt of the more portable and amateur-friendly point-and-shoot camera. These days, there are these new small, lens-interchangeable cameras, such as the Nikon 1 range. These new Nikon cameras are an eye-candy but at a pocket-tearing price.

While everyone has got their eyes on these new gadgets, some others still keep to the rather tradition way of photography - using film. My interest in polaroid films have been rekindled, more as a result of my want in finding a different way to capture the good times of my upcoming trip to Korea. Rather than the now-considered traditional way of keeping memories using digital cameras, I want to be able to take instant photos and enjoy them at the very spot of where we took those photos. Many photography aficionados will agree with me in that they enjoy the unpredictable results that film cameras offer and the challenge of choosing your subject and timing well. With polaroid cameras, I've never bought one nor owned one more because they were quite expensive then and even now. However, Fujifilm released their own versions of polaroid cameras a couple of years ago to achieve success in rekindling at least some people's wants of taking instant photos. To date, Fujifilm released three kinds of instant photo cameras. Their range is called the Fujifilm Instax mini cameras. The downset to these cameras is not their cost, but the cost of the film. For a pack of 10 packs of the cartilage ink, it already costs $10. So, it's $1 per shot. You could pretty much start a little business and charge $1.50 per photo. 

Fujifilm Instax Mini 25

Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S

Fujfilm Instax Mini 50S

The differences between the three don't differ that much. The first one to come out was the Instax Mini 7S. So, it seems natural the the Mini 25, which followed suit, contained improvements and new features that the previous model did not have. However, accessories are available with these models. For example, the Mini 25 has a fronting mirror to make those selcas a lot easier, whereas the Mini 7S does not have one. However, a click-on fronting mirror accessory is available for purchase. The most expensive and latest to come out from Fujfilm is the Mini 50S. It's a lot smaller, has a lot more settings, and few more improvements. It is also currently available in piano black, which looks very attractive. Choosing on which model suits you best isn't at all hard. It's all a matter of looking closely at the specs, such as light settings and ISO settings. Whichever caters to you best will bring you the results you desire. These cameras can fetch from around AU$100 to $150 for the camera alone, depending on where the seller is coming from. Amazon ad eBay have various supplies of these beauties.

As for me, I'm opting for the Mini 25 because it's smaller and flatter than the 7S, it's less expensive than the Mini 50S, and the shape is adorable and looks friendly to carry around on a daily basis.

Check out the link to the Fujifil Instax Mini 25 Korean commercial. It's quite adorable!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x31WUh-wKA8

2012 Korean Summer Fashion - Tweed jackets

Coco Chanel was the person who created the beautiful perfectly-cut tweed jacket for the sophisticated women. Years have gone by, and this classic piece of fashion item has withstood the years. I've never particularly warmed up to the tweed jacket fitting my image. I've always associated it to the more mature woman's way of fashion. However, what got my attention to how to looked dress down with a tweed jacket like the trademark Chanel tweed jacket was in Midnight in Paris. In one of the scenes, Rachel McAdam's character dons a beautiful short brown tweed jacket (most likely Chanel), a plain white shirt, and tight denim dark blue jeans. I did not particularly like the belt style hanging below the stomach, but her wardrobe was generally amazing. Most importantly, her fashion wardrobe was rather French-like.

It might not seem suitable for summer, but seeing as September sees the end of Summer, I thought it would be advantageous to have a tweed jacket for various reasons. I find that it would be rather stylish to have, especially since I will be living in Seoul. So far, I have found the following "buy-worthy" tweed jackets. Of course, they are nothing like the real Chanel tweed jacket, but its likeness is worth the price I think. And, I have been looking for a tweed-like jacket in the city but to no avail.