EDIT

Breakfast at the Galleries

I just received an email postponing my first appointment from 10am to 12pm.

Last season, I didn't even have time to pop to Galleries Lafayette but this season, I'll be spending my first morning at the Galleries.

Fooled again

After 9 years of living in the UK, I am still surprised by it's weather.
I thought I'd had it all figured out by now. As I packed before my trip, I recalled how cold it was this time last year so I packed my jackets, knitwears etc... But the moment I stepped out of heathrow airport, I wished I could take the next flight home to re-pack my suitcase.

I shouldn't be complaining- the weather couldn't be more perfect- the sun is out, it is warm with a bit of breeze at night.
The only thing is - I have nothing to wear!!! So I'm off to Topshop, COS and Liberty now for a new set of clothes!!! Yippeeee!!

"Aal izz well"

36 hours late, I am finally leaving to London. 

As my partner said, "one day, when EDIT is a success, you can share this story " after my friends and her turned back to pick me up after dropping me off at the airport. 

I am such a nervous wreck, horrible at handling difficult situations... But after I watched 3 Idiots last night (a MUST WATCH movie for everyone), when faced with these situations, I'll try to remember to put my hand on my heart and say "Aal izz well!"

Shades for next season

I woke up to the Prada SS12 show (front row, in front of my computer... haha ). The moment I saw these shades, I knew right away I want them for next Spring/Summer!

 

Checked In

Yes, I had to share (even at 5.20AM when I should be in bed), that I have checked in and will be spending tomorrow night in the clouds... to FINALLY to go a country where everything is familiar.

When you choose a seat on the plane, how do you make your decision? 

Me? I always go straight for number 37, just because it is my shoe size. Easy! Then, I choose Aisle if its Long Distance or Window if its a short trip. It has just always been this way. This time, row 37 was already full!! Really felt like buying shoes huh?! If you don't check-in to the shops early, it's SOLD OUT!! 

So, this time, with a full flight, I had no choice but to go for a random number 47. Kinda feels weird. But, I think everyone's probably thinking I am even weirder for just writing a post all about 'choosing seat numbers'. Haha. 

What are you wearing for Fashion Week?

I've been asked a few times, "What will you be wearing for Fashion Week?"... No, not in the big fashion icon way, but more like, 'what-can-you-wear-for-such-a-fashionable-time'?

The first thing that pops into my head is the ONE THING I learnt from my last visit - TO PACK LIGHT!! because No, I don't have a team of buyers behind me carrying my stuff, while I parade in heels in the Tuileries Garden with just a clutch. In fact, I look more like a klutz, carrying a map and my phone on one hand, a bag in another, and a camera over my neck... All in all, not a good look.   

I am a one man band - I find designers from magazines/browsing the internet, contact them, and when I arrive, I find the showrooms using a little map, make a decision if I like their collection, persuade them to let us stock them, decide on a budget for the brand, make my selection, and move on to the next designer. Then after all that, I go to trades-shows to see if I can find something new. And as if that wasn't enough for just a pair of eyes, I go to markets to hunt for one-off pieces. Then, I carry everything back with me.

So, tell me, with only 23kgs worth of luggage weight, how can I have a TOTAL LOOK each day? 

At the top of my head, I am thinking maybe 2 or 3 (or 4? NO! STOP ME!!) of my favourite jackets, a pair of flat shoes (No Studded Louboutin Lace ups this time! Another pair needs a chance to walk the streets of Paris), a pair of heels, and... OMG! EVEN THINKING ABOUT THIS IS GETTING ME STRESSED. Forget it, I'll think about this tomorrow. 

Maryam Keyhani Feather Necklace

Can you imagine my excitement when I found Maryam Keyhani's feathered necklace on the page of UK ELLE?? They are one of my favourite EDITs for the store because of my obsession with all things game-like.

There was a sense of assurance, and I felt like I had a little pat on my back from the ELLE team. 

When British Vogue and Elle becomes my Local magazine again

The best feeling about reading British Vogue and Elle this month is that I can actually pop to the stores in London to find the things featured on the glossy pages.

After more than a year of moving to HK, I have still not given up on my "local" magazines. 

My Secret Agent Lover Man

We know our childhood friends inside out, but when it comes to their talents and work-life, we, or I, am not very in the know. 

Maybe it is because in high school, we were more concerned with growing up (boys and friends were kinda more important) that we never really spoke much about our dreams.

Then, we move on and after years of growing up, we surprise each other with what we've done along the way. 

My friend, Kim Wong, recently showed me her collection of handmade jewellery called "My Secret Agent Lover Man", which is now stocked at EDIT. 

She says, "The jewellery whisper tales of fairy dust, exotic places, dangerous adventures, forgotten tales of magic, love, and everything that inspires her and makes her heart beat faster and feet run wild."

One of our dreams of opening a place like EDIT is for it to be a platform for emerging talents to showcase their treasures at our store, so that like ours, their dreams can be fulfilled too. I can't be more proud to introduce Kim's collection to Hong Kong.

Why Frozen Yogurt?

One of the most asked question that people ask us is : Why did you choose to mix Frozen Yogurt with a Fashion store?

For me at least, it is one of the toughest questions to answer. Because "I love eating Frozen Yogurt" doesn't sound sophisticated enough, and "It was not my idea" sounds...well, stupid. 

I really do LOVE eating it... and call me bias, but I think we really do serve the best tasting FROZEN YOGURT in town!!!

But behind the yummy-licious-ness is the painstaking task of cleaning the machines. Fair enough, we no longer have to do it ourselves thanks to our beloved staff, but trust me, just looking at the process is daunting enough.

Each part requires attention and care, because otherwise, everything falls apart and the end result isn't very yummy-licious.

This sorta reminds of life... there are things we don't like doing, but they still require our attention and care (urgh!) cause we don't want a breakdown, do we?