Bangkok - What to Wear

First Published in Wearever the Weather on 31 March 2011.

Whether it is your first trip to Bangkok, or it is practically your second home, I would suggest bring fewer pieces of clothing because you will be inevitably SHOPPING! Bangkok is definitely a shopping paradise, so it is an amazing place to go with your girlfriends and not your significant other.

I can't count the hours I have spent in Central World or Siam Paragon. I am not a big fan of the heat, but if you like the more local shopping scenes, you should visit the Chatuchak Weekend Market and the Patpong Night Market.

Black Sheep - Wun Ying Art Gallery

First Published in Hong Kong Fashion Geek on 31 March 2011.

Arts and culture guest blogger hkCultureGeek, Gillian Chu, is a Hong Kong raised Canadian who enjoys exploring the secret cultural spots around town. You can contact her at hkCultureGeek@hkFashionGeek.com.

After furniture shopping in Causeway Bay's Homeless, my Mom and I accidentally came across Wun Ying Gallery upstairs. Carrie Chau, artist featured in Wun Ying Gallery, has always been selling her products in Homeless, and now she has set up her own little place upstairs.

Hot Yogi - Alternative Brands for Yoga Clothing

First Published in Lifestyle Asia on 28 March 2011.

There are more yoga clothing brands around than just Lululemon or Nike Yoga. Let us browse through what the market has to offer, and put on some hot clothing for a class of hot yoga!

Tops

Tanya B yoga wear is designed by a yoga instructor, so you can be sure their pieces are both functional and fashionable. Their tie dye yoga tops will definitely attract attention both in and out of the yoga studio. Available in Bodywize Yoga.

Wanna see what other yoga brands are available? Read the rest of the article at Lifestyle Asia!

Made in Hong Kong - Paper Cut

First Published in Hong Kong Fashion Geek on 28 March 2011.

Arts and culture guest blogger hkCultureGeek, Gillian Chu, is a Hong Kong raised Canadian who enjoys exploring the secret cultural spots around town. You can contact her at hkCultureGeek@hkFashionGeek.com.

As a girl who grew up with an obsession over origami, it is no surprise that Percy became a Paper Artist. From origami architecture to paper cuttings, let Percy lead us into the vast realm of Paper Art!

Back to the Artistree - Chinese Contemporary Artists Exhibition

Published exclusively in this site on 25 March 2011.

After our amazing party last week, they are hosting a fantastic art exhibition at my favourite location, the Artistree. Organised by Societe Generale, the exhibition aims to unveil emerging young Chinese Contemporary Artists to the global stage.

Air Supply

First Published in Hong Kong Fashion Geek on 23 March 2011.


Arts and culture guest blogger hkCultureGeek, Gillian Chu, is a Hong Kong raised Canadian who enjoys exploring the secret cultural spots around town. You can contact her at hkCultureGeek@hkFashionGeek.com.

Obviously we find it gross to be drinking dirty water, but have you ever thought of what damages it will cause to be breathing dirty air? 

2011春夏上班服飾

First Published in Queen Eco on 23 March 2011.

上班不需要只穿黑白等素色的。就讓我們看看2011年春夏的OL服飾吧！

連身裙

辦公室裡長期處於低溫，穿Fly Girl的毛毛連身裙就最適合不過。

Living like Italians - The Swank 2011 Spring/Summer Fashion Show

First Published in Lifestyle Asia on 21 March 2011.

Italy is synonymous for amazing food, amazing art, and amazing fashion. This is why the Swank, together with the Italian Trade Commission, brought together a great party filled with all three factors on Friday, 18 March 2011. The light drizzle didn't deter the hardcore fashion fans, and there was a huge crowd that turned up for the party at Artistree in Taikoo Place that night.

Wanna know what dazzling collection we got to see? Read the rest of the article at Lifestyle Asia!

Calling for all yoginis - Hong Kong Yogathon 2011

First Published in Sassy Hong Kong on 21 March 2011.

Fellow Sassy members Claudia and Jessie went to the Hong Kong Yogathon 2010 with me and we had so much fun! Claudia and I are yoga fanatics and have joined the Hong Kong Yogathon since its initial start, so I don't think it comes as a surprise that we would recommend all Sassy girls to join the Hong Kong Yogathon 2011 on 10th April 2011 at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Happy Valley Racecourse.

陽光與海灘 - 2011海邊春夏新装

First Published in Queen Eco on 17 March 2011.

看完非誠勿擾II的好友們都想去三亞，住進和大自然融為一體的小木屋裡。到海邊旅行，妳會需要添一些休閒服。就看看劇中舒淇的服裝帶給大家甚麼啟發吧。

Flower Power

First Published in Hong Kong Fashion Geek on 17 March 2011.

Arts and culture guest blogger hkCultureGeek, Gillian Chu, is a Hong Kong raised Canadian who enjoys exploring the secret cultural spots around town. You can contact her at hkCultureGeek@hkFashionGeek.com.

Last year I stumbled into the Hong Kong Flower Fair 2010 on its very last hour, saw absolutely nothing, and brought home gazillion pots of orchids for $10. This year I am determined to take a look at what they have to offer before they start dumping the exhibits out.

Another Runway Event with Gillian - The Swank 2011 Spring/Summer Collection cum Art Exhibition

First Published on Sassy Hong Kong at 15 March 2011.

Another runway event with Guest Blogger Gillian and you are invited!

I have been indulging myself recently with many 2011 S/S fashion shows, and I would love for the Sassy Girls to join me at the Swank's Show on the coming Friday, 18 March 2011. It is held at one of my favourite locations - ArtisTree, so it will give you the perfect excuse to explore the amazing eateries near Taikoo Place.

Commercial Art - Artwalk at Taikoo Place

First Published in Hong Kong Fashion Geek on 15 March 2011.

Arts and culture guest blogger hkCultureGeek, Gillian Chu, is a Hong Kong raised Canadian who enjoys exploring the secret cultural spots around town. You can contact her at hkCultureGeek@hkFashionGeek.com.

By now you would have probably figured out that I am quite fond of the Taikoo Place. The abundant amount of cultural activity happening in this commercial complex never cease to amaze me. Other than the perpetual events, they also have a collection of artwork, both locally and internationally sourced, that are permanently displayed within the office buildings. Here are a couple of collections that I quite admire:

Taking Notes - Interview with Bookbinding Artist Percy So

First Published on Lifestyle Asia at 15 March 2011.

Whether it is creating a notebook from scratch or rebinding a favorite novel, Percy has the perfect solution.

The craft of bookbinding dates back to the dawn of history, and Percy, as a Hong Kong artist, combines the old world techniques with contemporary designs in producing her works.

Let us see what Percy had to say about the art of bookbinding, and have her clue us in with upcoming bookbinding plans!

Wanna check out Percy's handiwork? Read the rest of the article at Lifestyle Asia!

Collective Memories - Hong Kong Film Archives

First Published in Hong Kong Fashion Geek on 9 March 2011.

Arts and culture guest blogger hkCultureGeek, Gillian Chu, is a Hong Kong raised Canadian who enjoys exploring the secret cultural spots around town. You can contact her at hkCultureGeek@hkFashionGeek.com.

  

Audrey, Rebecca, and I slowly wandered towards Hong Kong Film Archives after a lavishing tea buffet at East Hotel last week. We were there to watch the movie How to Get a Wife, starring famous local actors Patrick Tse Yin and Patsy Kar Ling.

Audrey and Rebecca are both old movie rookies, but I have always been a diehard fan for Hong Kong movies from the sixties and the seventies, especially ones produced by Cathay Movies. Although it was disappointing to see that they haven't included the Cathay Movies in their latest screenings The Best from the Archive Collection, we went to watch it mainly because the plot sounded interesting, and because Patrick Tse is also more widely known in our generation as the father of singer cum actor Nicholas Tse.

I came to the Hong Kong Film Archives once before and intended to watch a movie spontaneously, but they are very popular with the local neighbourhood and tickets were sold out. In the end, we just checked out the exhibition of the day, The Psychic Labyrinth of Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau. This time round when the tickets were up for sale, I rushed to the box office immediately to avoid disappointments.

The Road of Inspiration - Refreshingly unique designs presented by Avenues

First Published in Lifestyle Asia on 7 March 2011.

Avenues, the new luxury shoe shop in Central, provides a new channel for quality heels at an affordable price. They offer a variety of choices in footwear, which you could purchase along with complementing Italian bags.

Wanna see what heels they have in store? Read the rest of the article at Lifestyle Asia!

時裝的藝術

First Published in Queen Eco on 6 March 2011.

時裝乃日常生活中的藝術。就讓我們從藝術當中發掘出2011春夏時裝的新靈感吧。

這幅抽象畫令我聯想起夏季在遊船上，身上穿的Hauber休閒服裝。

Under the ArtisTree

First Published in Hong Kong Fashion Geek on 4 March 2011.

Arts & Culture guest blogger hkCultureGeek, Gillian Chu, is a Hong Kong raised Canadian who enjoys exploring the secret cultural spots around town. You can contact her at hkCultureGeek@hkFashionGeek.com.

If you work in TaiKoo Place, then you are in a real treat here. The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra is holding free performances at ArtisTree in March 2011, playing Classical pieces for you to wind down right when you get off work. There are various bits of art here and there in TaiKoo Place, and a Classics concert right before dinner seems like the ideal way to end a hectic day.

Hey Big Spender - Where to go for Impressive Dates

First Published in Lifestyle Asia on 3 March 2011.


Whether it is a big anniversary with your wife coming up or a first time out with the girl you want to impress, ideas for dates are often a great deal of hassle for boys. This is why the girls and I have been putting our heads together to come up with a few pointers:

Above and Beyond

Peninsula fanatic Keely suggested a hearty meal at Felix. With the stunning view overlooking the Victoria Harbour, it feels like the two of you own the world. They also have a live band in the house, playing jazz and various other love songs to set the mood. Keely suggested getting there before 8pm so that the two of you can catch the Symphony of Lights. Watching it on the top floor of the Peninsula gives the light performance a whole different feel. If you want to add an extra wow factor to your date, why don't you fly her over from HMS Tamar on the helicopter? There aren't many hotels with their own helicopter pad, but Peninsula does.

Wanna know where else to take her in Macau, Shanghai, and Singapore? Read the rest of the article at Lifestyle Asia!

Artists Checking In

First Published in Hong Kong Fashion Geek on 1 March 2011.


hkCultureGeek, Gillian Chu, is a Hong Kong raised Canadian who enjoys exploring the secret cultural spots around town. You can contact her at hkCultureGeek@hkFashionGeek.com.

I am sure all of you have been to hotels and walked through art galleries before, but have you tried doing both at the same time? Over the weekend, my Mom and I visited the Asia Top Gallery Hotel Art Fair Hong Kong 2011, which was held in the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. My Mom studies Chinese painting while I am learning ceramics, so naturally the fair was a must-go for us.

Weekend by Max Mara Fashion Show in Times Square

First Published in Sassy Hong Kong on 1 March 2011.

Guest Blogger Gillian starts her week off with a Max Mara Fashion Show – how fun!

Times Square is hosting a series of 2011 Spring/Summer fashion shows on their 2/F Atrium this week, and yesterday's was on Weekend by Max Mara.

Passion for Bags - Interview with Wendy Mak, General Manager of Cocomojo

First Published in Sassy Hong Kong on 28 February 2011.

Guest Blogger Gillian shares with us the fascinating world of handbag-making through her interview with Wendy Mak, Founder and General Manager of Cocomojo. Not only does Wendy share with us her valuable tips of how to care for handbags, she has even offered an exceptional discount for us Sassy girls!

How did you first come up with the idea of Cocomojo?

My family has been in the leather business for generations, and my father produces handbags for huge brand names such as Prada, Coach, and Marc Jacobs. He is my guide to the fashion world, as he took me along on his business trips to Europe since I was very young. After I graduated from university, I joined a luxury fashion house as a Buyer. Continuing to tag along my father’s business trips, I met an Italian designer who was trained in France. As French designs are strong with shapes and contours, whereas Italian designs play extensively with fancy details, I asked her why she didn’t mix the two schools of thought together in her designs. After a great laugh, she seriously pondered upon the idea, and this was pretty much how Cocomojo started.

The Obvious Place - Hong Kong Arts Centre

First Published in Hong Kong Fashion Geek on 24 February 2011.

We're excited to introduce our latest Geek addition, hkCultureGeek Gillian Chu, who will bring us the latest arts events and hidden culture scoops around town. You can reach her at hkCultureGeek@hkfashiongeek.com.

I went to the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) on Chinese Valentines' Day to watch the musical Table for Two. My drama buddy, Audrey, was unfortunately detained by Japanese bankers at work, so I was left with two hours on hand to explore HKAC alone.

I usually come to HKAC to watch drama performances, so it has been ages since I last wandered through the building leisurely. I've always knew HKAC has a diverse range to offer, from arts courses to street music, but what I didn't know was the amount of artwork they had displayed in the premises.

Running in Style - Fashionable Sportswear for Road Runners

First Published in Lifestyle Asia on 22 February 2011.

Although the Standard Chartered Marathon 2011 had just came to its end last Sunday, it is never too early to start training for next year.

Exercising doesn't necessarily mean bringing out your old sweats from the trunk. Having the right gear can also affect your determination, and can steer you into a great year of training for the upcoming Standard Chartered Marathon 2012. Here are a few tips:

Wanna see what I would recommend to wear for running? Read the rest of the article at Lifestyle Asia!

Luisa Cerano - an Exclusive Sassy Sale

First Published in Sassy Hong Kong on 14 February 2011.

Guest Blogger Gillian gives us a glimpse into the Luisa Cerano brand. Read below for a special discount for Sassy members!

Sporty Elegance
Luisa Cerano is a luxury brand that has been designed and manufactured in Germany since 1998. As a recent venture of Hauber, a luxury German fashion brand with over a century of history behind it, Luisa Cerano produces high-quality, exclusive pieces at an affordable price. Their knitwear is especially prized, so us Sassy girls are in a real treat here with an exclusive discount to their 2011 Spring/Summer line.

Luisa Cerano is elegant yet casual, bringing out the distinctly feminine silhouette. Their collections are sold around the world, including New York, London, and Paris. Their timeless pieces also attracted Supermodels worldwide to stand in as their spokespersons, including Julia Stegner and Nadja Auermann from Germany, Jessica Stam from Canada, as well as Bar Refaeli from Israel.

Chocolate Buffet & La Perla Lingerie Fashion Show - A Feast in Both Ways

First Published in Lifestyle Asia on 11 February 2011.

Still wondering what to get her on Monday? The city's fashionistas were gathered at VERO Lounge on 10 February 2011 to find some inspiration on gifts for the upcoming Valentines' Day. Afterall, who could resist La Perla's 2011 Valentines' Fashion Show? Or rather, who could resist VERO's Chocolate Buffet?

Wanna detailed look of the latest La Perla Lingerie? Read the rest of the article at Lifestyle Asia, as well as see more photos from the fashion show here!