Tuesday 20 January 2015

Urban Jungle // Hong Kong Rooftop

Everywhere that I go in Hong Kong I am surrounded by beauty, whether it be the chaotic centre of consumerism that is the main Hong Kong island, or the laid-back rural islands only a 30-minute ferry ride away. Hong Kong is an overwhelming patchwork city where Chanel and Dior shops exist a mere 1 minute walk from the neon-lit signs of dodgy pawn shops and illegal rooftop slums, and nature interweaves with skyscrapers. 6 days in, and I have already fallen in love with this city.
(p.s. Mum if you're reading this - I wasn't being unsafe by sitting on the ledge of this building, there's a small balcony underneath it so please don't worry!)

These photos were taken up on the rooftop of the building in which we are staying before Leila and I headed out to explore the beautiful Lamma island. It's amazing how close by a quiet rural island can be to this bustling, noisy metropolis. 
Dress - thrifted | cardigan - thrifted (Mee & Gee) | necklace - handmade (HKID gallery) | earrings - Attle.handwork | socks - Clear It | shoes - Naot

I'm wearing a few handmade and thrifted Hong Kong finds today - this preppy cardigan is from the amazing Mee & Gee thrift shop, and my earrings and necklace are from HKID gallery, which showcases a number of small Hong Kong designers. I'm aiming to make a vlog later today about my thrifted and handmade haul, so look out for that!

Now I'm off to buy a big bottle of Yakult at 7/11 (if only this existed in Australia. It's my favourite drink in the entire world.)

Love love love,






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17 comments:

  1. Haha omg I was thinking wow you're brave sitting on the edge of that building! Looks like you're having a rad time. xx

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  2. The city sounds so incredible and you look fabulous. And so glad to read that there was a balcony underneath where you were sitting, I was feeling frightened just thinking about the height!

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  3. Actually they do sell Yakult in Austrlia, at least in Melbourne they do! However, the bottle sizes are a lot smaller over here :(

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  4. Yakult is the best! Lovely dress. And seeing how close you are to the edge even scares me! haha
    xx Sarah

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  5. Lovely photos and so glad to hear you're loving Hong Kong! (And having great success with thrifting!) Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip!

    xx Kathryn
    http://www.throughthethicket.ca

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  6. Oh wow it looks like you're having such a cool time. Honk kong has been on my list of places to visit for ages now! Loving this whole outfit especially the pop socks :) Stay safe and have fun!

    Cats In Crop Tops

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  7. Love these photos & so jealous of your trip to Japan! xx :)

    Ellen

    www.ellenbourne.blogspot.com.au

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  8. These photos are so beautiful; lucky you! :D
    Hope you keep having fun on your vacay there.<3

    vegcourtesy.blogspot.com

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  9. Those orange socks are such a fun addition to this outfit! I'm loving these rooftop photos too!

    Jamie | PetitePanoply.com

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  10. Hi Annika! I love your blog and am so pleased to see you having fun in Hong Kong. Me & Gee is a fab find, I have loads of clothes from there too! I am a Hong Kong designer, although mostly based in London now... my brand is called Book of Deer! <3 x

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    1. Oh my goodness!!! <3__<3 everything that you make is the CUTEST!
      I would so love to meet up with you! :) Do you have any HK stores, or are you just online?! I would love to visit a store and try on all the pretty things you have!

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  11. i love these photos and your outfit!
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  12. Looks like you are having an amazing time! I'm absolutely loving this dress and that cardigan is a great find - can't wait to see what else you snatched up! Safe travels!

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  13. Just watching you sitting on that ledge made me feel sick! Glad there was a balcony underneat but eek!

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  14. I love love love your socks they are so cute and your whole outfit is so cute!! :)
    Ashleigh
    frillsandfuss.blogspot.com
    xoxoxoxox

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  15. Mmm Yakult is delicious~ Adorable outfit!


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