Showing posts with label classy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label classy. Show all posts

21 November 2014

The Makeover


 If you read my blog you'll notice I did a complete overhaul of it. But if you're new then HELLO heres a little context. Firstly my URL and my blog title has changed from "nicolealexandraslater" to "thathongkonggirl"- probably the biggest change you can make to a website. Next you'll see the traditional red background and pink writing have been replaced with a very noticeable black and gold theme. You can spot more changes as you read but I wanted to make this post to explain why I have chosen to change the blog's identity. 

I made this blog in January last year, I was still trying to keep that fact that I was from Hong Kong on the down low. But recently It's been hard pretending that my whole life hasn't happened. The people I care about most know everything about me and that is all I should think of. Why should I keep the most interesting aspect of my life, the thing that most describes me as a person a secret because I don't want to make people angry? To be honest being raised in Hong Kong is the only exciting thing about me. Why should everyone else get to show off their best qualities, when I have to tell some boring story? - rant over. 


But back to the blog change, I'm also thinking about changing the content a little. Of course i'll still do beauty and fashion posts but I would also really like to do some personal ones. Like this post! You'll see more of my personality (if you like this new/unfake me?) I hope you do. But we'll see how it goes.


Also I did a little photo shoot for my friend and me being the vain person I am, want to show you them!








I really appreciate all the support you guys give me and hope you're okay with this change xx 

30 May 2014

The Blazer Craze

Blazers are the perfect way to smarten or dress up any outfit, they are a simple piece that adds a touch of class to your wardrobe without a designer price tag. Although blazers have always been around since business suits are a uniform for many people. But it is only recently that blazers have blossomed in the fashion world, from pastel lightweight ones for the summer to patterned thick blazers for the winter, blazers now come in many different forms. But each one styles an outfit in a way no other jacket or cardigan can. 

Theyskens Theory Spring/ Summer collection of this year plays on the style, shape and fit of a blazer. From structured dresses with peplum trimming to loose fitting shorts and pure white blazers, the collection is modern and chic. 








Taking inspiration from Theyskens Theory, I decided to purchase my own white blazer, at a little more affordable price. H&M has a large selection of blazers to choose from ranging from £20 to £50. 



Blazer: H&M £39

The great thing about blazers is that they flatter the female body shape with shoulder pads that even out your hips, giving us the beautiful hourglass figure that we all dream of. Since its white, it is a perfect summer blazer for those chilly uk evenings.

Excited by my new purchase I wanted to show you 4 ways that I decided to style this blazer. 

Summer Picnic 

Blazer: H&M, 
Dress: Forever 21
Sandals: Primark 

Lunch Date


Top: Forever 21
Jeans: Forever 21
Necklaces: Miss Selfridge


Night On The Town


Shirt: New Look 
Skort: New Look 
Necklace: Miss Selfridge

Romantic Dinner 


Dress: Forever 21
Bracelets: New Look 
Watch: Marc Jacobs

What's your favorite look? xx