Hello, just wondering is anyone out there?

It's 2022 and I realised the last post was dated in April 2019. Only two post in 2019! This was the longest hiatus, ever. And I apologise for this. There has been a lot going on; new life in a new city and country, the pandemic, just to name a couple of the reasons. In addition to that, with different social media platforms in the cyberworld, I was torn whether to keep blogging or just focusing on Instagram (although my Instagram at that point as well as at the time of writing isn't focusing on vintage or thrifting at all). 

Out of the blue, I checked out my blog (last night) and had a stroll down the memory lane. I felt life back then seems more interesting and fun (not sure if this was due to the pandemic). Perhaps I should give this another go? Just enjoy the writing process and sharing experiences...

I'm curious and wondering, is anyone out there still blogging? If you, somehow, by chance stumble upon my humble little blog, thanks in advance for your visit. 

Till my next post, I hope and wish everyone has a wonderful (and healthy) year ahead! 

frock me! vintage fashion fair

Hi everyone, apologies for the hiatus... I know I tend to go MIA once in a while... Anyway, I am back to blogsphere and hope to blog as frequent as possible.

Last month, I had the opportunity to visit Frock Me! Vintage Fashion Fair in Kensington, London. It was a total breath of fresh air and such as different vintage scene compares to Hong Kong. As I moved from one stall to another stall, I went ooh and ahh, drooling over lovely vintage pieces especially from 1930s, 1940s and vintage hungarian embroidered blouses. If only I don't need to worry about my purse, I would go for a shopping spree... 

I will let the photos speak for themselves....

What do you think of the fair? Pretty cool, right? There will be another vintage fashion fair tomorrow at Chelsea. For more details, check out their website. 

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Till my next post, stay chic!

wanderlust: when in budapest...

I have a little confession to make. Lately I have this obession of vintage hungarian embroidery top. Not sure how it started or is this just a phase, but for the past few months, I have been looking for it. Therefore my trip to Hungary would have given me the opportunity to find it. However, I have no luck. Well there is always another source to find, like on Etsy. 

Anyway, in my trip, I visited two vintage stores which I came across by accident whilst exploring the neighbourhoods. Oh wow, lucky me! I didn't even need to add into my itinerary. 

Humana

1052 Budapest

Károly krt 8

(Astoriánál)

My first encounter with Humana was in Spain. So it is no stranger to me. The interesting thing with Humana in Astoria or perhaps in Budapest, is their happy hour. The happy hour is a period of time when there is reduction on selected item, for instances, additional discount for winter wear such as coats and jackets. Cool move, isn't it?  

Szputnyik
1074 Budapest,
Dohány utca 20
Opening hours:
Mon to Sat: 10 am to 8 pm
Sun: 10 am to 6 pm

Szputnyik shop is well curated with both vintage and modern pieces for women and men from tops to shoes. They own an online shop as well. For vintage dresses, I think the pieces are mostly from 70s to 90s. Perhaps during my visit, pieces from earlier era have been sold out? The shop is still worth to visit. 

Hope everyone is having lovely weekend. Till my next post, stay chic!

outfit post: sage green and white striped vintage dress

Budapest is cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is even more beautiful at night; believe me, the night scenery is amazing. And it would need another post for this. 

Just like the other looks, for Budapest, I applied the same styling. I mixed vintage with modern pieces; pairing vintage dress with leather jacket and sneakers (for comfort). As the photo shoot required a lot of walking, I wore sneakers instead of vintage heels. 

Outfit: vintage 1950s dress, thrifted belt, leather jacket and sneakers

Photos by: www.withlocals.com

How time flies as 2018 is coming to an end soon. Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. 

Till my next post, wishing you a wonderful new year and prosperous 2019. 

wanderlust: when in prague...

What I like about when going vintage hunting or thrifting abroad, is that you won't know what to expect and what your's luck; are you going to find that special, one of kind piece? That the question keeps popping up my mind every time I walk into a vintage or thrift store, so does my vintage hunting trip in Prague. 

Initially I was planning to visit at least one store, which was Prague thrift store but I guess I was lucky to came across the other two listed stores. During my visit to Prague Thrift Store, I noticed most of the clothes are preloved, hardly any vintage. But who knows when you visit the store, you may find some lovely vintage pieces? Maybe you have better luck than me?

If you are looking for secondhand or vintage luxury branded items such as clothes, shoes and bags, do visit Vintage Gallery. For secondhand and vintage pieces, check out Secondhand Fifty-Fifty. It maybe a small store but they have pieces for ladies and gents. Worth to visit.  

Thrift Store 
Budečská 893/13
120 00 Praha 2, Vinohrady
Czech Republic

Secondhand Fifty-Fifty

Slezská 884/28

120 00 Praha 2

Czech Republic

Vintage Gallery
Ovocny trh 11, 
110 00 Praha 1, 
Czech Republic 

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Can't believe that 2018 is coming to an end soon. 

Wishing those who are celebrating Christmas, Merry Christmas and have a wonderful celebration with loved ones. 

Till my next post, stay chic!