she edited down to one single light...

Alexander Wang dress worn over Zara leather shorts, Topshop necklace, Rolex watch.

Here are pics from my birthday party in Hong Kong. I spent the entire day searching for an ideal party dress, and managed to get my hands on this Alexander Wang sweater dress only two hours before dinner. We kicked off the night with a family meal at gourmet French restaurant, Mark One, and gorged ourselves on oysters, moules marinere, beef carpaccio, and scallop risotto topped with truffle. After our appetites were over satisfied, and far too much wine was consumed, we headed toward our night spot of choice to occupy prime location, while participating in vodka and music induced behaviour. I am ashamed to say my brother beat me as last man standing despite his 7am flight. I have never witnessed a person heading to the airport in such an inebriated state.

she began with a refreshing glance...

Zara vest and leather shorts, vintage blouse, Ashish for Topshop wedges, Rolex watch, vintage necklaces, and Georg Jensen pendant.

There is nothing more refreshing than waking to a new start. Each year we begin with determined intentions of health, love, and happiness, hoping to step closer in the right direction than our last attempt. Wishes are placed upon miracles, life altering moments, and pure excitement. I revel in extreme optimism every January 1st, and although reality can never truly match the reverie, my life would be incomplete without aspiration and fantasy filled thoughts.

Last night was reminiscent, fun, and delicious. The boy and I partied with my two favourite Swedish fashionistas, who also happen to be my former living companions. We danced, laughed, and pondered the past. I plan to spend this year just as it started...with those that I love, vacant of drama, and full of laughter.

Sorry, but I caught very little photo content. Proper outfit shots always slip my mind in moments of drunken amusement. But here's another outfit just for fun :-)

Thank you to all my lovely readers for making 2009 a seriously enjoyable blogging experience!