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January 10, 2024

Breezy | Hong Kong

One of the best things about indulging my wanderlust is having the opportunity to scout the street style across the globe.

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Hong Kong, of course, was a stand-out star in the street style category. The city has a fledgling independent fashion scene, as well as a wealth of second-hand, vintage clothing stores and boutiques.

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Hong Kong was a bit warmer than Tokyo and Kyoto, but it still merited a light jacket. On one of our initial shopping jaunts around the city’s Central District, I scored this Isabel Marant jacket at a consignment shop.

More on our (successful) hunt for designer finds next week!

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*Wearing: Otte signature Ellen dress, thrifted Isabel Marant jacket, Rebecca Minkoff booties c/o T.J.Maxx, Amy’s Ray-Ban sunglasses, black lacquer clutch c/o MZ Wallace (comes inside the Large Metro Tote!)

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Photos taken by Amy

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Heidi on January 10, 2024 at 7:34 am

I hope you packed an extra bag to take home all of your vintage finds! Loving that jacket and can’t wait to hear your tips.

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- corals + cognacs on January 22, 2024 at 8:18 pm
  
  I shipped ’em home, haha! Amazing what your hotel concierge can help you with. : )
  
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Kristi on January 10, 2024 at 10:26 am

Love this outfit and following along with your adventures! I definitely need those boots…
xx,
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workinggirlsshoecloset on January 10, 2024 at 10:53 am

Those booties are perfect for that look!! Super choice! Now you have to teach me how the heck you pack for trips with all those great fashions and accessories….

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- corals + cognacs on January 10, 2024 at 10:10 pm
  
  Posting that next week, lady! ; )
  
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Rose on January 10, 2024 at 12:06 pm

Love this whole look on you (especially the dress of course!). Can’t wait to hear all about your adventures—and your vintage scores—when you get back!!

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Rebecca {at} Preppy Panache on January 10, 2024 at 3:42 pm

You’re getting some major finds on your trip!

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Kiri on January 10, 2024 at 5:37 pm

Looking forward to street style shots then.
I love that dress on you - you look like you are having a ball! Once again jealous of your travels. 🙂 X
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dana on January 12, 2024 at 9:46 am

i’m loving all your vintage finds - sooo jealous! that coat is absolutely gorgeous!

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Ali Mackin on January 12, 2024 at 4:09 pm

Love this dress, so different and the boots too! And how exciting to be in Tokyo

Allie of ALLIE NYC
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Ashleigh on January 12, 2024 at 4:25 pm

Crazy about your dress! Congrats on your good finds!

xo, Ashleigh @ Fashion in Flight

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Andi on January 13, 2024 at 2:16 pm

HK is one of my favorite places in the world! LOVE your dress!!!

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tunics for women on January 13, 2024 at 11:26 pm

nice pics…love your style…you must try Indian Traditional Dresses sometimes…you will look gorgeous in them 🙂

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Moccasins for Men on January 14, 2024 at 6:05 am

you look stunning…love your Suede Shoes….nice clicks 🙂

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tops ans shirts on January 15, 2024 at 5:47 am

superb coats for women ….:)

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Stephanie (Glam Slam!) on January 15, 2024 at 8:50 pm

Look at you ‘werkin it in Hong Kong! Loooove the printed dress and that great leather jacket is the perfect finishing touch! What a trip you had! I loved following along on your adventures on Instagram and loved your posts here. 🙂

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linen shirts on January 16, 2024 at 4:51 am

wanna see you in Khadi Products…you will look fab!!

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sexy night dress on January 17, 2024 at 5:32 am

you always brieng a new idea in girls clothing…love your blog 🙂

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Aileen on January 26, 2024 at 6:12 pm

Memo to self: Go thrifting when in Asia.

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Loved the outfit. And I really need those boots. You look so beautiful. XOXO

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