Through My Looking Glass

Euro Treasures

Shopping in Europe was pretty awesome. I didn’t come back with a whole lot but I definitely spent and was really satisfied with what I came home with. Only a few minor let downs… one was a tweed blazer that I should have just paid for but rushing back to the hotel before checkout made me give it a pass, a pair of black wedge sneakers which were flooded in Rome but I took it for granted to be in abundance within Madrid and Barcelona and lastly my biggest letdown was the Chanel classic flap jumbo in caviar which was sold out throughout the destinations I traveled and my alternatives too were out of stock at my last destination in the Barcelona store. All in all though there was the usual high street stores like Zara, H&M, Mango, Massimo Dutti which were slightly cheaper than the stores here.

A bunch of my favorite purchases while I was in Rome, Madrid, Portugal and Barcelona besides the earlier post of the antique toilet roll holder.

My first few purchases in Rome, I’ve been eyeing one for the longest time and planned to buy one in black or lagoon. In the end, I left the store with a matching wallet which was not planned.

Got this in Madrid. I initially wanted a turquoise neon version but after seeing this piece online I decided to settle with the more rich and elegant teal.

I saw this on the way to Bottega and returned back after to get it. It is so unique and the store was filled with really unique bags.

My rebound purchase after being disappointed for the last time at Chanel in Barcelona. But honestly I did like the design and shape of the shades - simple, chic and versatile.

I’m usually not one for souvenirs but I just love the things in those touristy souvenir shops. I purchased the mask in Rome to add to my humble collection of Venetian masks. Its so intricately designed and pretty durable. The scarf is a typical Spanish designed scarf which I bought in Madrid while the fan I bought in Sevilla.

Depending on time, I might be putting up a post on shops to check out when your in Europe which I enjoyed.

Flamenco - Dance Of The Flame

Back from Europe with filled up suitcases and tons of photos. I just love traveling in Europe - beautiful sights, incredible architecture, rich heritage and history and great priced luxury items! It’s probably gonna take me at least a month to go through an edit the easily 3000 over photos I took. I’ve already begun with the 1st installment - Flamenco. While on Insight Tours, we had the privilege to check out a Flamenco show in Sevilla which was incredibly vivid and passionate. I couldn’t stop clicking away especially sitting in the front. Most of the dancers are Gypsies and to see the way they put their heart and soul into each dance was just jaw dropping. With a rather slow shutter speed, this lot is perhaps my favourite when it comes to blurred photos hitting the focus at just the right places.

To see the rest of the photos from this lot head over to my FB portfolio page

The City That Never Sleeps

Literally! Hong Kong was literally still lit in full force even after the sun goes down. The short trip there was a good experience especially being my first time. The weather was puuuurfect! Ranging from 13-19 degrees, I was ecstatic to be in my boots and jacket! Favourite meal hands down was scrambled eggs and ham for dinner at Australian Dairy Farm!

I didn’t buy as much like I would if I were in Bangkok but I was satisfied nonetheless. Plus with my slightly overcrowded wardrobe… control is all the more important. Thanks to all who gave me places to check out!