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3rd April 2010

Silk blouse – Make Lemonade Shop, Sweatercoat – ZARA, Leather dress – Vintage, Nude heels – Kate Kanzier, Bag – Vintage thru Etsy

For those who don’t follow me on Twitter or my worldwide telepathic broadcasting (how could you not?) I’ve been in Seoul, South Korea (The country next to Sweden for those who missed out on Geography in Highschool) since the 30th of March. Since then I’ve been hustled around relatives’ houses meeting grandma 1,2, uncle & aunt #1, 2, 3, 4, 5…. Let’s just put it this way, my dad has 4 siblings and my mother has 5 – and I only packed heels.

I’ve had a chance to attend the last two days of Seoul Fashion Week as well, courtesy of Adrienne & Lynette of Kokokoreano, and soon will be bombarding this place with 2 days’ worth coverage. Brace yourselves, I know how hard it was during London Fashion Week.

Thank you Kit of Style Slicker for snapping these photos for me. Man, you’re good.

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  1. THE DIVINITUS
    April 3, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    must say such a beautiful blog.
    i just got back from Warsaw btw.

  2. jackie
    April 3, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    Lucky you! I wish I could go to Korea and visit my family.. how long will you be in Korea?

  3. Skie
    April 3, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    I like the amazing striped-shirt sooo much !!!!! Can I ask you where did you buy it? It’s sooo lovely!
    Wonderful blog as well!

    If you want take a look at mine*

    Bye*

    Skie-.-

  4. Make Lemonade
    April 5, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    Hi Skie

    Shini got her vintage shirt from us, we are Make Lemonade Shop

    Go to http://makelemonade.bigcartel.com/ to see what else we have

    Thanks

    Em x

  5. Anna
    April 3, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    You dress so beautifully. GREAT outfit. Love that skirt <3

    http://annamargrete.wordpress.com

  6. le neko
    April 3, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    i love so much this cadigan, i’m so disappointed not buying it T_T

  7. Ganymede Girl
    April 3, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    You have the BEST collection of chunky cardigans.

  8. Liza
    April 3, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    I adore , like really adore your purse!!

  9. Style Slicker
    April 3, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    The second photo is my favourite, such dream-like faze :D
    So, what’s our next location for the street style shoot? Shabby Shoreditch? Poshy Fulham? Touristy Buckingham Palace? Kew Garden? LOL

  10. KÍA
    April 3, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL

  11. the style crusader
    April 3, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    these photos are beautiful! i love your outfit, the shoes, the bold vertical stripes, the location… the subject, the photographer! so beautiful. can’t wait to see photos from your trip and FW! whoop whoop. bring it on. hope your feeling well. are you back? or still abroad? xx

  12. Lucy
    April 3, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    Kit’s photos are fabulous. Love the tones. also, I love big families. :D My dad has seven siblings and my mom has four. And I? one very nerdy brother. Have lots of fun in Korea!!!!!!

  13. Robyn
    April 3, 2010 at 9:10 pm

    Lovely photos! I look forward to your coverage of Seoul fashion week. I don’t really know much about it, so it will be nice to see the designers coming out of there. Have fun visiting relatives!

  14. jULIET
    April 3, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    DARLING!
    how are you?
    you look fantastic!
    I love your shoes and your bluse!
    AMAZING outfit!
    so cool!:)

  15. Trendyrock
    April 3, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    your baaaaaaaag is stunning!

  16. brooke
    April 3, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    ive been seeing so many long length skirts just in the blogosphere today! i think its hard to pull off, but you do it most excellently. so elegant-looking.

    http://www.keepfashion.wordpress.com

  17. h
    April 3, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    nice shoes! the color is just perfect!

  18. young
    April 3, 2010 at 11:08 pm

    Aw, man. I miss Korea so friggin’ much!
    Lucky you :)

  19. Alecto
    April 3, 2010 at 11:10 pm

    the bold stripes on the blouse emphasize the whole outfit. I really like how you paired it with neutrally colored shoes, too. And (!!!!!) to scoring a vintage leather dress! If only we were all so lucky :-) Love it!

  20. Winnie
    April 3, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    Wow have fun in Seoul and can’t wait to read about your experience for Seoul fashion week, sounds like a lot of fun! I know what you mean about meeting a seemingly endless amount of aunts and uncles. When I visit my mom’s side of the family in Hong Kong, it’s exactly the same and a bit overwhelming!

    Kit took some awesome shots of you. Love the striped shirt!

  21. Awmb
    April 4, 2010 at 1:11 am

    Your photos and outfit are stunning.

  22. FlashFash
    April 4, 2010 at 1:34 am

    That shirt reminds me of a referee in a football game, LOL! You’re looking great, btw. Love that shoes, such a pretty color.

    http://flashfashfash.blogspot.com

  23. Skye
    April 4, 2010 at 2:14 am

    Seoul fashion week must be fabulous. Enjoy yourself!
    http://clothestalgia.blogspot.com

  24. Rachel
    April 4, 2010 at 2:39 am

    These pictures are gorgeous. Love your blog. xx

  25. Sharon
    April 4, 2010 at 5:39 am

    Your nude heels and sweatercoat are lovely things! I love the tone of your pictures too (:
    It must be great able to attend Seoul Fashion Week ;D Hope to see more photos from it , love your blog !

  26. Tom Tuttle from Tacoma
    April 4, 2010 at 5:46 am

    love the grannyish librarian chick ensemble.

  27. S
    April 4, 2010 at 9:09 am

    That bag is gorgeous, I love its colour. Can’t believe its not designer!

    S
    http://notjustmedical.wordpress.com

  28. eLLy
    April 4, 2010 at 9:24 am

    It’s nice to get to visit your family again. I love going back to my country to visit them, simply because Asian families = big families = lots lots of food and karaoke ;p Adore the vintage look!

  29. Laura
    April 4, 2010 at 9:40 am

    great pictures :)

    Love the blouse it looks to cute.

    http://aforteforfashion.blogspot.com

  30. Kate
    April 4, 2010 at 9:53 am

    I love that shirt so much! Its so striking and makes you look like such an English Lady! xx

  31. denise
    April 4, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    duuuuude you totally should’ve swung by HK for a few days too :D

  32. Mamie Canem
    April 4, 2010 at 6:29 pm

    I love wide black&white stripes ! Beetlejuice beetlejuice beetlejuice !

  33. FangZINE
    April 8, 2010 at 10:52 am

    Big love to Beetlejuice!!
    XX

  34. Clare
    April 4, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    That striped blouse is gorgeous. I love how bold and striking it is! I also ADORE that bag. It’s the perfect colour. It makes me want to trawl through Etsy for something similar…
    Hope you are having a wonderful time in Seoul!
    Clare x

  35. kat
    April 5, 2010 at 1:20 am

    lovely photos~ sounds like fun!! i want to go back to korea soon.. :( how were the shows? can you do some reviews? ^_^v

    – kat
    katthroatworld.blogspot.com

  36. Felicia
    April 5, 2010 at 3:43 am

    Well, my mum has 12 siblings and my dad has 7. And my paternal grandfather married twice. Lets just say that I might have a whole family of cousins in Timbuktu and I wouldn’t even know!

    Love the outfit btw :)

  37. Nadia
    April 5, 2010 at 11:22 am

    I don’t think I could love these shots more. Kit is uber talented and you are uber IT, it being everything good. Helloo coloured satchel.

  38. Joanna M.
    April 5, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    That bag and those shoes…simply perfect! The pictures turned out perfect you look like a muse!
    What is the name of the etsy boutique where you got your bag?
    kisses
    joanna

  39. Ruth
    April 5, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    Those shoes look lovely on your legs, really suit you! The whole outfit looks really simple and elegant, while still being young :)

    flossyblossom.blogspot.com
    xxx

  40. Joy D.
    April 5, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    Kit did a great job of shooting you. I cannot wait to here more about Seoul because the coverage has been somewhat slim.

    JD
    iplayfaves.blogspot.com

  41. Lena
    April 5, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    These pictures are GORGEOUS! And so are you. Likelikelike that hair on you.

  42. Clare
    April 5, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    These are juts beautiful photos. I adore your bag and the whole outfit actually….

    tweet tweet tweet

    x

  43. as naked as we came
    April 6, 2010 at 2:31 am

    love this post and love your blog!!

    asnakedaswecame.blogspot.com
    x

  44. The Photodiarist
    April 6, 2010 at 7:52 am

    Hello from Tokyo. These photos are gorgeous, Shini. Love the bag!

  45. Maxi Dress
    April 7, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    I agree. loving the bag! also the photos are very good, you must be very pleased. :)

  46. L'habitué
    April 6, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    I want a striped shirt just like that.
    Kit, congratulations on the photos, they look beautiful.

    http://lhabitue.blogspot.com/

  47. Sonya
    April 6, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    wow. show us more of soeul :) you look stunning as always.

  48. melissa
    April 6, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    I’ve just discover your blog and I love it so much.

    If you want, check out my blog and leave a comment. Thanks a lot.

    http://www.abitoffashion.com

  49. mj
    April 7, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    those shoes are to die for! you look adorable. :)

  50. Fashion Abuse
    April 7, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    Love these photos!You look amazingly at the Asos party!

    Lots of love,
    fashion abuse

  51. Thoko
    April 7, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    Wow these photos are amazing Shini. <3

  52. Becca
    April 7, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    I love the striped blouse, so pretty!

  53. ellie
    April 7, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    i’m obsessed with that blouse and the sweater… the stripe is perfect.

    http://closetobsessions.blogspot.com

  54. Sie/SJC (No Stranger to Different)
    April 8, 2010 at 1:28 am

    I think the beige nude colored heels were a good choice :)
    & good luck walking around in heels! I bet you’ll be just fine.
    (& I can’t wait to see Seoul Fashion Week!)

  55. FangZINE
    April 8, 2010 at 10:50 am

    Amazing photos!! It looks like a scene from some Park Chan Wook movie! Also, love the combination of nude heels and bold stripes! XXX

  56. Lola
    April 8, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    Are u Korean？

  57. AmyKim
    April 8, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    wow so stylish!
    nice for you wear classic bag :)
    then
    I saw you in ANNE BERNECKER blog
    http://annebernecker.wordpress.com/
    I was glad to see you fashion blog :):):)

    thanks PARK and CUBE :)

  58. Kim
    April 8, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    Love the chunky cardigan and nautical pairing!
    http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/1678403/

  59. Azede Jean-Pierre
    April 8, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    Im giving away this little black dress that i designed, on my blog.. you should go and comment; i think it would look great on you!

    uncouturier.blogspot.com

  60. Gala
    April 9, 2010 at 8:36 am

    Great outfit. I love the combination between the rough skirt and the classic B&W stripes blouse. Please come visit me also at:
    http://snackapeek.blogspot.com/

  61. Tamia
    April 9, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Those pictures are beautiful! I love lomo photography.

    I’m really interested to hear how your trip went–I’ve got serious travel envy right now!

  62. melissa
    April 9, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    I’ve just discovered your blog and I love it so much! You’ve a great style!

    If you want check out my blog and leave a comment. Thanks a lot.

    http://www.abitoffashion.com

  63. Rachel
    April 10, 2010 at 12:22 am

    The pattern on your shirt is great! I love how these photos look.

  64. Anouk
    April 10, 2010 at 7:50 am

    hey! there’s a picture of you in the british elle. :) under best of the blogs, p 72 ^^

  65. Shini
    April 10, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    Ooooh thanks for letting me know, I would’ve never known!! Just bought it and checked it out haha it’s tiny but still quite exciting ;) Thanks Anouk!

  66. sha
    April 10, 2010 at 11:27 am

    hehehe the oversized stripe shirt is so cute! Dunno why it reminds me of a circus? LIke the stripes on a circus tent :O

  67. Style Slicker
    April 10, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    Hey Shin,
    Welcome back!
    You’re also listed as one of the top 45 best style blogs on Vogue.fr!! http://www.vogue.fr/mode/en_vogue/100409-le-tour-du-monde-en-45-blogs.aspx

  68. Vigdis
    April 11, 2010 at 4:40 am

    I looove ur outfit, especially the bag. looking forward to ur next posts.x

  69. Morning Cloak
    April 11, 2010 at 6:50 am

    You look like quite the classy lady in these photos!

  70. iole
    April 11, 2010 at 10:40 am

    found the blog on vogue fr…great allure. loving it!
    xoxo Iole

    http://www.ioleinfashion.com

  71. style baro
    April 11, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    I love it so much! You have a great style!
    xx

  72. The Fashion Buzz
    April 11, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Very Private school/Preppy style, lovely stripes and shoulder bag :) great photographs!

  73. sexyinthecity
    April 11, 2010 at 6:20 pm

    Lovely outfit and pics!!!

  74. Marian
    April 11, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    ahhh hope you had an amazIng trip darling, stunning stunning photos
    kiss kiss
    xx
    marian.

  75. Tamanna A. Shaikh
    April 11, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    Ohh I’d love to visit Korea someday!! I have so many Asian friends and I’m begging each of them to take me! :) Love your shoes and bag in this post, the most! :) Love your fabulous website! New fan you have in me! :)

  76. terri
    April 12, 2010 at 3:57 am

    Nice blog.
    Btw, isn’t korea suppose to be the closest to China rather than the farrrr away Sweden lol

  77. Kate
    April 12, 2010 at 7:05 am

    I love your style and I’m a big fan of your blog :)

    http://leinamorata.blogspot.com

  78. KAT
    April 12, 2010 at 9:06 am

    LOVE YOUR STRIPE SHIRT AND YOUR BAG! VERY CUTE!

  79. Gant Jumper
    April 12, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Gorgeous outfit! Lovely post

  80. Eskimonial
    April 13, 2010 at 12:15 am

    I read your blog rigorously and have finally convinced myself to attempt your Rodarte knit DIY and am failing terribly. Is there any tips you have to get the colors all uneven because my strips seem too straight ;[ Thanks!

  81. Shini
    April 13, 2010 at 12:27 am

    OOOoo I’m so glad you’re trying, good luck with that :D!
    In order not to get the strips too straight you should decrease that colour by 2-3 stitches every row! So instead of continually doing 2 grey & 8 red on a 10-stitch row – do 4 grey, 6 red on the next…then 5 grey, 5 red on the following… so the colourblocks become less blocky! Hope that helped a bit!

  82. Liela
    April 14, 2010 at 5:04 am

    LOVE these shots !

  83. dodz
    April 15, 2010 at 12:07 am

    i thought you were in the subway… BTW i love the shot

  84. Leila Silva
    April 16, 2010 at 1:28 am

    Adorable knitting coat. Stylish and modern. Great to combined with other looks, as casual as classical. Beautiful!

    Leila Silva

  85. selina
    April 18, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    oh i love the stripes with the leather! great inspiration if you want to wear leather but not team it with studs or ripped vests! also a big fan of the nude/coral shoes, random thought but it would be a lovely lipstick colour!