HK Hit List 2: Beyond Basics

Happy weekend, my friends! Thank you so much for all your well wishes and I'm feeling a lot better than I was a few weeks ago. Thank goodness because I'm flying to Hong Kong next week.

I have a lot of trendy things in my closet, and I think it's about time I stock up on some basics. Well, not totally plain stuff but classics like tees, hoodies and shift dresses, kicked up a notch.

I have lots of tees but I'm looking for more deconstructed ones with slightly different shapes.

Below: Rag and Bone Wide Striped Tee and Three Dots Scoop Neck Tee.

I don't wear much red but the gorgeous back on this classic shift dress might change my mind.

Below: Ports 1961 Shift Dress

This grey hoodie by L.A.M.B mixes it up with a draped back.

As for accessories? I'd keep it nice and small with little grey oxfords and a teeny red bag.

Below: Rag and Bone Oxfords and Rebecca Minkoff Mini Bag.

Check back next week for my third installment of HK Hit List!

Images from Shopbop.com

HK Hit List

Hi friends! Hope you all had a great St. Patrick's Day. I've been MIA lately and it's because I've been quite sick. This past weekend I did little other than sleep. I was very sick only a couple of weeks ago. I never quite got over it so here I go again. I'm starting to get better but I'm still a ways off from getting back to normal.

I really need to get well soon because in about 2 weeks time I'm flying to Hong Kong for a quick holiday. I need to muster up all my energy so I can be a super aunt to my niece and baby nephew, plus do a ton of shopping!

Like my trip last year, I'm putting together my HK Hit List over the next 2 weeks to show you what kind of things I'm on the hunt for.

So first up on the HK Hit list: Mega Platforms

Ever since clogs graced the Chanel runway, I knew they would be a hit. This Elizabeth and James mule-like pair isn't quite the classic clog, but it's close enough for me.

I'm crazy for geometric, Aztec inspired desert prints this summer and this pair of L.A.M.B BirdCage Sandals is right on trend.

Yes I know I'm predictable but can I help it that I love practically every shoe MKA makes? These punchy suede pumps by Elizabeth and James are classy and cheeky - perfect for spring.

All images from Shopbop.com

No Such Thing as Free

The devil made me do it. Ok, maybe not, but I did just drop a hefty chunk of change over the past couple of days on new duds. I went shopping for a pair of high-waisted shorts, like the pair below, and ended up with a high-waisted skirt, tie-dyed racerback tank, hot pink and grey mini dress, and grey hoodie from Urban Outfitters. Pics to come over the weekend.

There is also a free international shipping and an ongoing sale until the end of June at my fave online store, ShopBop. So my fingers did the walking and I ended up with some damage on the credit card: a black mini skirt from LaRok, a Marc by Marc Jacobs cashmere cardigan sweater, and finally, a pair of Elizabeth and James cream pumps.

in the meantime, still no high-waisted shorts...should I bite the bullet and buy these custom-made shorties in red?

Above: High-waisted custom shorts by Miss Brache at Etsy.

HK Hit List #2

Shopping yesterday was extremely overwhelming as there is just an incredible amount of goodies here. I already picked up 3 pairs of shoes, some pretty frocks and a few other items. I have to stay focused, and one good way to do that is to get back to basics to my hit list. I've got another long day of shopping ahead today!

This next item is one that I've been desperately for a long time now. I keep looking for "the one", and I won't compromise on this. Item #2 on my HK Hit List: The Leather Jacket.

Below: S.W.O.R.D. Pradua Leather Jacket

Below: Gryphon Mini Moto Leather Jacket

Below: Mike and Chris Woven Leather Jacket (note the gorgeous woven detailing on the shoulders)

All images from Shopbop.com

Oliver Barrett Blogs

West Vancouver boutique, Oliver Barrett, has started up a blog in addition to its existing Facebook Fan page. Not sure why the blog is titled Spring 2009 since that won't last beyond a few months but we'll keep posted to see if there's any goodies coming out of this blog to keep it on my followed list. Some good news already - looks like the store is adjusting to the economic downturn like everyone else and will start offering more hip apparel for less than $100.