Or rather what I didn’t buy in Hong Kong. As you can see it’s not the shopping haul I had hoped for as I was mainly confined to bed, but then when I think about it there’s not a great deal I actually need so these little treats really are quite enough.
I love buying jewellery so it’s where I spent most of my cashola, these are pieces I will have for life.
Purple Jade purchased at the Jade Market in Yau Ma Tei. Whether it’s real Jade or not is unknown, but I did a bit of google searching (so it must be true) and found out that purple jade is usually low grade jade that’s been died that colour and isn’t valuable. What ever the case I adore them and can’t wait to wear them.
Long black agate strand is from the Po Lin Monastery and has three jade beads. The pendant is Jadelite and the only piece of actual Jade I bought. The necklace with the two tassels just caught my eye because it was so unusual, and the guy that sold it to me was really honest in it’s value. I did pay more for these two pieces, but the young man who stall it was said they were locally made, he didn’t push me to buy and seemed set apart from some of the other tourist traps. I love them both!
I only bought two pairs of shoes (no heels!). The above were bought at a shop in The Island Beverly Centre– don’t ask which one because there are so many and without names. They’re 100% leather, super soft and were the last pair.
Below were bought from Le Saunda which are all over HK, they’re also 100% leather and were on sale for about $60AUS. I bought them on my first day there because it was so cold and I needed a ‘shoe’ rather than my default ballet flat. Looking forward to wearing them in winter.
This top was also purchased at a shop in The Rise Shopping Centre from the label Vaudeville & Burlesque. I just adore it, it took me a while but I realised the lace work is actually upside down skulls….see it?
p.s- On a health note my eustachian tubes are blocked, the right ear completely and I’m still house/couch bound with vertigo. I know my health is soon to become an exceedingly boring topic as this is a fashion blog(!) but I’d like to thank you all for you well wishes. They really pick me up when it gets me down 🙂
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Hi. I just read your blog…a year later almost! I’ll be travelling to HK in late February. What shoul I pack? Will it be cold or Spring-like?? Thanks so much
Loved what you bought. I can’t wait!!
Lady M, I have been meaning to ask for you for a long time….what camera and lens do you use. Your photography is amazing and so inspiring.
By the way congrats on all your work over the years and cementing so many blog friendships and sharing your wonderful style.
Hey Lady M, have you ever tried homeopathics? I find it really helps when my ears get infected and I get vertigo. Just a friendly suggestion. I bet an ear infection and flying wasn’t a great combination 🙁
Really love your haul, especially those “jade” pieces – real or not 🙂
Try holding the Jade in your hands and see how long it takes to warm up. Real jade (and other stones of a ceramic nature) take longer to warm up and stay cool longer. This test won’t guarantee that your beads are jade, but it will at least prove it isn’t glass or plastic.
Great to hear you got yourself some lovely little purchases, despite your untimely being unwell. (Good grammar!). Take care and perhaps it is time for one of your friends to make you some chicken soup too, it’s great for picking up one’s spirits.
Great haul, at least you got something despite being sick. The purple is a great colour.
Hope you feel better soon. I can only imagine what the flight back did to you.. ug. Poor Lady M!
Oh I am sorry you are still so sick! I hope you feel better soon so you can wear all your lovely pieces. I adore the purple jade!
I can’t believe you are still sick 🙁 Sending positive health vibes your way x
Great haul LM! Love the skull lace top. It’s divine! Best of wishes for a very speedy recovery. Life’s not so much fun when we are ill. x
Suzi x
For the Love of Audrey
Love the flats!! Hope you’re feeling better soon <3
Get well soooon 😀
Really digging the brogues, i haven’t seen any nearly as nice in Melb… though maybe i just haven’t looked hard enough, hehe.
Beautiful haul! Sorry to hear you’re not feeling better. Let me know if I can do anything to help lady M. xx