It's All About Khaki('s)

Having been in Taipei for close to 3.5 months, I've never really been wowed by any restaurants until I've stepped into Khaki's! It is an eclectic restaurant opened by Taiwanese designer, Isabelle Wen located along Ren Ai Road.






The telly is in perfect condition and it is showing Isabelle Wen S/S 2009 collection;

The interior design is wonderful! The little knick knacks found all over the restaurant are genuinely vintage; found from antique stores all over Taipei. And with this concept in mind; it is how Khaki is decorated.







For those of you whose love for retro/vintage extends beyond fashion; you will really fall in love with Khaki; as the ambience and mood are set perfectly; and it is a great place to dine and have those long, lazy afternoon chats with your girlfriends!

You Are Cordially Invited To The Launch of Ellie + Esther!

After being in Taipei for 3months and having the chance to shop at all the fabulous places around; Esther & I had decided to come up with a little business venture;

We've decided to set up an online shop; selling amazing finds from the nightmarkets around which we both love; TO YOU!



Simply follow the link; ELLIE + ESTHER; and should anything catches your fancy, do follow the instructions as listed on the left;

HAVE FUN!

PS/ We're in the very first stage of the venture and we're both trying out this idea to see if it's a viable plan.

Should we get a positive response from this preview collection; we will definitely be expanding the following collections! So do keep your fingers (and toes!) crossed for us!



AND yes; as you would have probably guessed; Ellie is my name:D

A Soft Spot For Stripes and Lace;

Gosh; I realized that I haven't been very active in blogging for the month of June and I apologize!!!! Here's another quick update though;



For the longest time; I have been looking for the perfectly French, black and white striped top, just like the ones from American Apparel which Alix from The Cherry Blossom Girl is modelling.

Managed to find one which I love at one of the nightmarkets around (I forgot which!) I've decided to jazz it up with my peachy pink lace skirt;



It was so much fun and I love the huge contrast; with my top and bottom; which worked wonderfully!

PS/ I'm so much in love with my fire engine red, lego block ring:D It was such a steal!

PPS/My FAMILY'S COMING OVER TO TAIPEI TOMORROW!!!!!!! CAN'T WAIT!

PREETTAAYYY IN BLACK!

SO SORRY for my absence; the past week was crazy, with Computex in Taipei, and the crazy hours which we all had to put in! (Esther and I worked the 5pm to Midnight shift!!)

This was taken quite some time ago; but I LOVED ESTHER'S ALL BLACK ensemble!

I am always BEGGING her to ditch the monochromes for BRIGHTS but on that particular day; I had to eat my words!

She looks so awesome in all black!





The beautiful crochet details on her dress and her Alexander Wang inspired jacket complemented each other perfectly! One is so soft, so pretty, and the other, so gorgeously studded and edgy!

On a side note, her patent white heels with black details are just SO classy!

It's just FAB that she worked 3 different looks, ALL TOGETHER so wonderfully!

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By the way, I've gotten an email from the WONDERFUL people from WHOOGA which sells those unbelievably comfy UGG BOOTS; and they've kindly given readers of this blog a $30 gift card which they can use at their store which ships internationally!

All you have to do is to enter the code "PEARLSANDS" into the cart!

I know summer is coming; but I'm sure this would be a FABULOUS deal for those of you from the Southern Hemisphere!

Have fun shopping!


Lots of Love,
Pen

Day Out To Danshui; Fishermen's Wharf + My DARLING Maxi

Went out to Danshui and Fishermen Wharf; located north of Taipei City and it's such an impossibly quaint and scenic attraction! For those of you who ADORES photography and taking pictures in gorgeous, out of the ordinary locations, the smattering availability of Victorian architectures and the beautiful view here, would be a feast for your eyes!

PS/ The bridge in the picture is an icon itself; it is known as Valentine's Bridge; and couples are known to frequent and cross the bridge; Symbolically blessing their relationship and bestowing a lifetime of happiness and love onto them.

There were tons of food on offer; and the sun was scorching! I guess, I'll have to come out and face reality that the hot; humid summer is approaching!

Decided to make the best use of the weather and so, I wore my new floral maxi with corset detailing.

Love the beautiful crochet; and the "colourful floral on black" effect;

And of course! The unique, corset details which caught my eye the very first time!

Dress; Shilin Nightmarket
Bag; Agnès B.
Flip Flops; Havaianas

What makes me wistful though; is that I do not have a pretty straw fedora to match; the outfit would be so complete and so gorgeously Boho then!

Yes, I'm Alive And Breathing, And I've Got My 6th VLOG!

Hey guys, so sorry for my long absence! Was really busy with work; and it doesn't really help; with the odd, crazy hours I've got to put in!

Decided to come up with another VLOG; Shall let you all be entertained by my ramblings instead(:

Will be heading OUT TOMORROW! Can't wait for photo ops; And of course! I can't wait to dress up; and stalk gorgeous, effortlessly stylish individuals (or couples!) down the streets!



Alternatively, you can click on THIS.


Loads of Love And Kisses,
Pen

I Love Going To The Zoo! And My Beige Blazer Too!

The weather was awesome on the 2nd day of our off day; and Esther and I decided to make a trip down to the zoo nearby.

It was like a trip down memory lane; as the both of us have not been in a zoo ever since we were a tweeny and we just went snap crazy! (For more pictures from the trip, do hop over to my other blog:D)

However, we (or maybe, I was the only one) were totally fascinated by the short, railway track located by the Billy Goats; that we took like; 10 over pictures of us, and the track alone! I mean, we don't really get the chance to sit on railway tracks without the risk of getting run over by a train!

Wore some of my new purchases (the joy!); and I AM so glad, that I've gotten this gorgeus beige blazer (NT$350). I've been buying so many jackets ever since I went over to Taipei; but really, the price, the quality and the selection of designs available are just awesome!

Jacket, Top; Wufenpu
Wayfarers; Raybans





At the African Animals section, in front of a herd of cutesy zebras; A close up of the tunic with the awesome eyes and lips which I fell in love with instantly! (Notice the trimmings on the blazer!)

PS/ I'm thinking of getting THIS amazing T-Shirt leotard from American Apparel; I can't wait to get my hands on it and wear it a hundred and one ways!! Which colour, other than black would be the most versatile though?