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London Hot-Spot/LookS: 1950s Braided kitsch in the Fan Museum...for best...
'Kyoto in Sunrise'....Walking in May EXCLUSIVE Cheongsam by the Lady General.As I excitedly jump on the spot...I am happy to tell you lovely darlings that it is finally time to reveal my very special...
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Featured-In/Qipao Love: Part 16 ~ Dazed Vintage Queen no 155...Queens of...
Hello darlings! Thank you so much for all the beautiful comments and kind support as well as congratulations this past week....you darlings are truly amazing! I cannot even begin to fully describe in...
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How-To/Qipao Love ~ Part 17: How to own a Qipao in your style of elegant...
My very first tailor made Qipao by Elegente....A Qipao (Cheongsam) is most certainly not a mere dress....think of it as an extension of yourself and your second layer of skin. I often hear complaints...
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LookS/Review: My first tailored custom made Qipao by Elegente....the BFI and...
When Elegente (link) contacted me offering to send me a custom made dress for a review, I was a little weary because I knew it could either go really badly with something that doesn't fit, or it could...
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LookS/Review: Sakura in Old Tokyo....chasing 1920s cherry blossoms at the...
In all the vintage escapades I have had the honour of joining, the Candlelight Club remains one that I return to in earnest, especially when there is an Eastern or Oriental theme for the night. At...
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LookS: Braving a 3 day style challenge fundraising...for Macmillan's 'Shave...
Aloha darlings!Happy Sunday darlings....or should I say 'Aloha'! It's time to gather all three looks from my three day style challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support's'Shave or Style' campaign.....and...
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Qipao LoveR No.1: Celebrating August...with sewing Cheongsam lover Tiffany...
As promised in my last post, it is now time to launch the exciting new series called"Qipao LoveR"; to follow the'Qipao Love (All about the Qipao)' series. After being crowned Queen of Vintage number...
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London Hot-Spot: Loving tulips...at the beautiful Chelsea Flower Show 2014!
Reaching for the floral stars!Thank you darlings for the warm welcome to the new'Qipao LoveR'series; which I hope will empower ladies to wear the Qipao (Cheongsam) they love without fear...and of...
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My belated end of year show...in Ballet and Belly Dancing!
Hello my lovely darlings! Its been so excitingly busy lately…but I have certainly missed you and can't wait till I can tell you darlings more about my new venture. I have just returned jetlagged from...
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Qipao LoveR No.2: Our lovely Miss September is....Ai from Singapore!
One of the aspects that I love about the Qipao (Cheongsam) is her individuality; an ability to tell others something specific about the wearer....almost like a weave of intricate clues about a life, a...
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Review/LookS/London Hot-Spots: A hundred dresses unite at Collectif, Camden!
In my Collectif Jenna flared dress, Camden, London.Greeetings darlings! After excitedly reporting on nabbing a ticket, which sold out within 15minutes it seems, for Collectif's100 Dresses event in...
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My half-marathon 'SHINE Walk' for Cancer Research UK...in Lark & Peony's...
Happy Friday and October tidings my darlings! I have just returned from my Zen Yoga Teacher Training in Dorset and there is certainly much to tell. Some of you darlings may remember my fundraising...
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'Qipao LoveR' No. 3: Talented Miss October....the sewing Weddiologist Isabel...
There are certainly times when I wish I can sew properly and make myself a Qipao or two...so I really do take my hat off to ladies who can sew, especially those who can tailor a beautiful Qipao...
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Qipao Love: Part 18 ~ Cultural appropriation and the Qipao (Cheongsam)...a...
My beehive and a groovy Cheongsam.... [Caroline Opacic Photography]Having received a reader's email voicing cocerns about cultural appropriation and the Qipao (Cheongsam) recently, it has made me...
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Travel-Bug Tales: Sunny Greece....adventure on public transport from...
Freedom in a bit of Yoga on Kriopigi beach.......Finally, the long awaited Travel-bug Tale is ready to be disclosed...this time its the land of ancient philosophy. Not having been to Greece before, I...
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Qipao Love: Part 19 ~ 'Cheongsam Tea' with Sakura Haruka in Singapore!
Happy December darlings! And welcome back to Walking in May....after a month away from blogging with travels as well as other changes in life, I am glad to be back. As you might have noticed, a new...
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Benefits of Zen Yoga...and a London Giveaway!
Zen Yoga is probably one type of yoga that is less well known and has been practised without a name for quite some time. Most types of yoga aim to achieve a Zen-like state of awareness and relaxation,...
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Film: Chinese culture on the verge of 1930s modernity....'The Destiny' and...
Happy Holidays darlings! With the festivities in front of us and more time to peruse a movie or two as we stay home with some yummy turkey, I thought I might do a little cultural film review....since...
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Have yourself a Merry Christmas....and Very Happy New Year 2015!
Apologies darlings for the slightly late Christmas wishes, but had a little trouble with my laptop on Christmas Eve....thankfully now recovered! Hope its not too late to wish you all a wonderful...
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Qipao Love: Part 20 ~ Vintage in the East....how to create a vintage look...
Happy New Year 2015 darlings! As I welcomed the new year peacefully with a cup of herbal tea, family and fireworks on the telly....my thoughts started moving forth towards the upcoming Chinese New...
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