Lusting : white and gold sandals.

Topshop "Frankie Cuff Metal Sandals"

Topshop "Gold Glitter Sandals"

I am seriously lamenting over the fact that these little beauties weren't available a few months ago for me to frolic around in and proceed with the obligatory summer frivolities ... 

Have an absolutely exquisite weekend, everyone!

Love, Mandy. xx

Langham Place.

(Shorts - Cassette Society, bodysuit and jacket - Mongkok street markets)

Photos of me taken by Karen Li. 

There could not have been a more apt choice of accommodation as a first time visitor to Hong Kong with The Langham Place providing not only close proximity to the Langham Place Mall but also to the humdrum of the Mongkok street markets with vendors clamouring to their stalls at dawn. I am a devoted morning person so every morning was spent finding congee and fried bread, and getting acquainted with all the extremely affable locals. In addition to its convenient location, the hotel provided the most meticulous amenities as well as incredibly personalised service - I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is planning a Hong Kong sojourn! 

Love, Mandy. xx

1881 Heritage.

(Top - Passion Fusion, shorts - Zara, necklace - Juicy Couture, boots - Topshop)

Photos taken by John Li. 

Unequivocally the prettiest place I visited in Hong Kong, 1881 Heritage in Tsim Tsa Tsui is an ex-naval base that was transformed into this palatial colonial-style building. An absolute obligatory for all the lucky souls who might be going there soon! 

Love, Mandy. xx

Shenzhen, China.

There is no denying that I entered Shenzhen with an inherently skeptical mind - this is, after all, the place that is famed for their 'super A' emulations of all the fashion giant handbags (Louis Vuitton, Mulberry, Chanel ...) and since I am an ardent proponent of investing in the originals, I thought there would be little there for me. Indeed, Shenzhen is not my idea of a commercial mecca but after playing dress-ups in traditional costumes, posing in front of various miniature iconic monuments, and walking through the great expanses of lush landscapes at the Windows of the World theme park ... I left China with an inkling that I might return one day. 

Love, Mandy. xx

Hong Kong style diary.

Photos taken by the lovely John Li. 

It was absolutely impossible to document every outfit I wore in Hong Kong with its constant milieu of vibrant people, exquisite cuisine, and manic commercialism that served as bona fide distractors. As I mentioned previously, my sartorial maxim overseas is to be as frivolous as possible besides the requisite comfort factor (note my abusage of my beloved Jeffrey Campbell Pixie wedges and Topshop ankle boots!). 

Hope you are all having the most beautiful weekend! 

Love, Mandy. xx

Departure.

Just a few photos in the Brisbane International Airport en route to Hong Kong. I have never had an affinity for track pants (I feel discombobulated even when I lounge around in them) so instead I love loose, relaxed clothes that can be layered with my yeti fur when travelling to colder regions. 

More photos from Hong Kong to come soon! 

Love, Mandy. xx