New in: Romanticism

I'm not talking about William Blake or John Keats here, nor the provocative moment to validate my love for nature, though I was deeply touched by its call for seeing your surroundings as your own aesthetic experience (dates back to my university days majoring in English Literature). I happened to be in Nina Ricci and Red Valentino and found myself recalling my love of flouncing ruffles, delicate lace wraps and rossette embellishments. This proves again that romance reigns. Not that I expect many would dress in Victorican-inspired designs, but putting on something ethereal won't hurt in spring.

I was too naive to know that the price of Nina Ricci bags is towering over that of Prada, but my sharp eyes spotted this silk overlay handle bag (80% off!!!) during the sale. It's hard for them to lower the price - you can tell from the craftmanship - so detailed and delicate. I have a number of small evening bags but none with a proper handle and structured tailoring, let alone a jewel closure . So this is a lady-like choice will easily complete my daywear wadrobe for a tea party or garden wedding.

For more romantic bags, click here, here and here. My advice is: don't spurlge too much on it, laces are not very durable after all.

Little Italy

With extreme simplicity of the preparing Italian starters, homemade little Italies have helped me put on a few pounds, but no one can resist mozzarella cheese and tomato puree with basil. Featuring a couple of bruschettas, chicken sandwiches, a swiss roll and orange chocolat noir plus a Gucci photobook (my Christmas present), the treats are more than enough for me to lean back on my pillow after I woke up at 1 in the afternoon. In fact, I didn't move an inch. I stayed in whole day to lounge away my day.

"Too much" is not enough

At the risk of looking "too much", I still wish all winter items in my closet to enjoy their return in the spotlight.I do not adhere to a strict set of rules when creating an outfit, so I decide to throw them all on together to give a strike. This is my favourite hat, I just love the embellishments.

Bershka leather jacket, H&M dress, vintage faux fur, Stage of Playlord hat, Max & Co. booties and Givenchy Nightingale.

My Comfort Food

Marcoons are my comfort food. Under the tiny shells there was ganache bursting with flavours of raspberry, mango, coffee, chocolate and on top of all, my favourite: caramel. Marcoons from Le Maison du Chocolat have always been on top of my sweets craving list, while today I got an exotic box from Agnes b which were ultra sweet (a bit too intense). I prefer the classic choices with gentle sweetness and silkiness - they made my day.

1, 3 & 4. Marcoons from Agnes b Delicies
2. Marcoons from Le Maison du Chocolat

Burberry x leopard

It was just a sudden thought that popped up and I wanted to sketch a beige leopard outfit of Francesca. I feel it is so well put together and the leopard pattern is a perfect complement to the Burberry signature jacket. Get a leopard-print clutch - you can do no wrong.

Camellia

My obsession with flowers is endless, and thanks to a light shade Camellia brooch, an old wool coat has become my go-to closet essential.
I've finally made up my mind to get a new DSLR Nikon 5100 so my old Nikon D40 can retire. Not bad for a loyal, tough and competent worker for 5 years!

I'm wearing a Simple coat (similar here and here), White House dress, Prada heels, Polo Jack glasses, Muse necklace and Joni brooch.

More than Mint and Collar

All you need for winter-spring transition is a cup of beautiful mint chip chocolate! In case you're wandering around in serach of the perfect pastel colour, the lovely mint hue might be the answer of your Spring wardrobe.

We all know Alexa Chung and Kristen Dunst are wearing peter-pan collars, and now the more we see them, especially in detachable versions with pearl and sequins, there's no way we can overlook them. A girl as preppy as you are might need more than one.

I am wearing a blazer from Naze-mi, dress from Bijou (more peterpan collar dresses here and here), Prada bag, Dolce & Gabbana heels (or a mint pair), and tights and hairclip from a local mall.

Be My Valentine!

If anyone needed a reminder, here comes the final call of Valentine's Day. I wish you all a sweet and heart-warming V Day with your loved ones, and every day is Valentine's Day if you're with the right person. Be a standout with an elegant lace-embellished dress. A royal princess hat with tulle and earrings would be an ideal complements to a fitted dress. So, dress up up up, up to the heaven to enjoy a hats-on romantic day!

If I were the stylist: dress DIOR, boots Cypress, hat from a local mall, earrings Cypress and flowers from my university graduation years ago!

Valentine's Picks of Miss Kwong
From the left, clockwise:
1. Valentino lace T-straps, Net-a-porter, 2. Pearl and Flower Necklace, ClubCouture, 3. Swank Dress, Unestablish, 4. Valentino red pumps, Nordstrom, 5. Yahn Adan Mona earrings, Unestablish, 6. Gina Foster hat, Gina Foster, 7. Lanvin gown, Net-a-porter
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Lady Tweed Spider

Ever realized that I stick to my favourite style like glue? Once I step in the comfort zone, I seem have never got out ot it. Of course, we're curious and experimental at times, but I'm more accustomed to days seeing myself in classy feminine outfits. And your signature style that you won't give up on through years is...?

Tweed jacket Hideyo, skirt Marie Stories, belt Joni, heels Prada, necklace Chanel and glasses Polo Jack

Two Eyes Blinking

We all love cats. Sometimes they're just angelically sweet and the rest of the time they're arrogant and selfish. We love them either way, perhaps due to the fact that I look like a slumberious hungry cat. This is the best T-shirt I've ever put on with the cat eyes twinkling! I can't get enough of flowy lace skirts either, I'm a tad indulgent eyeing on the delicate details and you can already track down a number of posts of me wearing similiar skirts.

I was wearing a top and skirt Dazzlin, wedges Ingni, tights from Japan (all available in Uponwitchee)

Living with Hepburn

Inspired by Audrey Hepburn, girls play dress-up games by wearing gloves, oversized sunglasses and pearls. What did you learn from the iconic Hepburn? Maybe wearing her capri pants and little black dress that accentuate her slender figure? Her poised movements and swan neck? Or just the graceful manners that the world can never forget.

dress worn as top Miss Lan// skirt Marie Stories// heels Roger Vivier// bag Chanel// long necklace Chanel// belt Naze mi// eyewear Gucci// tights H&M// gloves Joni//