15 minutes eternal

Isabel Marant Etoile skirt | St James top | Mister Zimi leather jacket | Senso boots | Chloe bag

I've been having the most amazing time on my holiday, I actually have barely thought about

blogging. Previously, I was so sure that I'd use this amazing opportunity to take lots of exotic photos

but really, I've just been trying to soak up as much as I can.

After a gruelling 24+ hours, I finally made my way from Phuket, Thailand to Japan's Narita Airport. 
The change in climate is such an adjustment, along with the difference of the society in general.
I just came back from going out for a wander around Shinjuku and the cold was very
confronting, especially since I've spent the last 10 days in nothing but One Teaspoon shorts and 
Bassike tanks. 

I'm missing the more temperate winters of Hong Kong, my first destination, so I decided to get my act 
together and post these photos from when I was lucky enough to catch the Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal 
exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. It's in commemoration of the 25th year of his death. I can't

say that I've always been a Warhol fan or knew any of his works besides the rudimentary

ones that most people are exposed to. However, after seeing the exhibition I feel that I have a 

greater understanding of the principles behind his work and it was interesting just to see the way

in which his paintings and sculptures developed over time. I don't think I'm lying if I said 

that this was probably the most memorable experience that I'm taking away from Hong Kong

(especially since I've been twice before). Well, the Exhibition and my Celine experience-

although they were on the same day so really, its the same thing. 

I promise to post some more photos soon, in the meantime, I'll be on instagram- @thechicndamned.

p.s. if you find yourself crossing paths with the Andy Warhol exhibition, thank yourself by going there-

and then you can come and thank me later!

x karen

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christmas goodies.

(L-R) Saint James tee // Zimmermann jumpsuit // Josh Goot reef tee // Sunday Somewhere sunglasses // Sass & Bide clutch // Emma Mulholland

Christmas means doing a lot of Christmas shopping, whilst listening to Frank Sinatra or Michael Buble

crone Christmas carols. Inevitably, during that time you will find yourself sidetracked and somehow

start buying presents for yourself. That's what the crazy holiday season will do to you. It's not your

own fault, blame it on the Season!

Some of these things were presents from family, the rest were accidentally picked up whilst buying

presents for my family. And by that, I don't mean a five-fingered discount, my bank account definitely

is feeling the impact. However, during my aimless wanderings I was able to justify all these extra

purchases:

1. Everyone needs a striped Saint James tee in their life. If any well meaning relative comments on any

additional holiday weight, blame it on the stripes and then proceed to make them feel very

uncomfortable. 

2. A present from my fashionable mother, this Zimmermann jumpsuit will be worn all summer long,

I will dress it up and dress it down and where it everywhere. Anything that comes with its own

jewellery deserves nothing less.

3. I desperately needed a piece of Josh Goot in my wardrobe and everything else required a special 

occasion. All I wanted was to take a leaf out of C.Centenera's book and wear it with my Nicholas

leather skirt and a pair of Converse.

4. Tortoiseshell sunglasses from Sunday Somewhere are essential for the Australia summer. I love the 

subtle cat-eye aspect of the Chely frames and the fact that they're all handmade? Perfection.

5. Tribal and all things beaded have been on my mind for the longest time and when my old beaded

clutch (seen here) started to fall apart. I needed a new one and Sass & Bide had the perfect option, it's

the perfect bag for a casual outfit of a plain white tee and One Teaspoon shorts (you know how much I

love those).

6. Emma Mulholland iguana skirt. Now, where do I start? There is so much that I love about this

pattern and the general cut of this skirt. It's the whimsical iguanas wearing glasses whilst playing

basketball that really scream buy me to me. It's the perfect amount of tight without being all

hoochie mama and it has the added bonus of not riding up when I walk, all tailors of short skirts should

take note on the importance of this (Alexander Wang, I'm looking at you). 

So, how's all your Holiday Loot?

x

karen

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