A little excuse to dress up!

I just love dressing up so much. Some may call it pointless, but for me, it's a chance to break away from reality and become many different characters. I can be not just one Elle, but many. Any excuse for me to dress differently and i will go all the way! Halloween has become one of my favorite holidays because of that! Just before i came back to UK,  My friend and I decided to play a little dress up in Sheung Wan. Well, i was the only one who actually got dressed up... buy he was lovely and weird enough to accompany me on this little adventure. The dress code was 1940's british war girl and the theme was 'Lost in the city'.  See my next post for some of the photos!

Next time in Hk i am hoping people will join me for a little fun and play a little dress up! Let's revive 'cosplay' in HK!

Testing the Audrey Brow!

Ahhhhh my dear Audrey..... after seeing an animated Audrey in the new Galaxy chocolate adverts, i was inspired to try out her signature eyebrow! Audrey's eyebrows were well known to be full and straight. They framed her pixie face perfectly, bringing out her beautifully deep set eyes. 1950s Audrey had a much thicker, stronger brow... which was  heavily drawn on. In the 1960s, Audrey had a much toned down version of her signature brow. The make up artists for Breakfast at Tiffany's cleverly bought Audrey to a much more modern look by lightening her brows by a few shades and gave them an overall more groomed and sophisticated shape.

This time, I went for 1950s Audrey look. Although my brows might not look too over the top in these photos, in real life, they were so bold and a little comical! If you saw me close up, you would probably laugh since i looked a little like i was starring in a pantomime play. On the plus side, they made look me a bit more youthful right?! No need for surgery my girls... just thicken up your brows for a innocent, young girl look. If you choose to wear these eyebrows... remember to keep the rest of your make up minimal and voila... bold yet innocent, strong yet sweet! 

For the styling, i just put my hair into a high ponytail and added a ribbon for a very girly look. To imitate Audrey's fringe, I side swept the front of my hair for an illusion of a side fringe. White shirt and a sheer red lipstick completes the look.

Travel with Elle: Brighton

So part one is all about the beautiful tourist attractions, now part two is about the heart of BRIGHTON! Brighton is well known for it's bohemian vibe with many artists, craftsmen and happy-go-lucky locals. The seaside city is surrounded with quirky boutiques where you can find one-off pieces. There are many antique shops around town, with 'Snoopers Paradise' being one of the busiest. North Laine is your equivalent of trendy Soho. With streets full of outdoor cafes, bars, shops and art galleries... expect to spend a couple of days there for a true experience! 

By Beloved Muses...my inspiration

There are many people who inspire me in life, but these two beautiful stars are truly influential to me. They are beautiful in their own ways... two completely different and not comparable. I would love to have the poise and grace of Audrey and Norma Jean's (marilyn) radiance and charm. Their admirable personalities on and off screen has truly captured my heart. 

Click, Capture...Genius!

I am one of those people who's always with a camera. With a click of a button, i can stop time and  capture memories-genius!  Although i am no professional photographer, with little technical skills, i still love the art of capturing time!

Here are some vintage cameras that i have found over the years, some work great, some don't, but nonetheless they are all treasures to me. One even scared the life out of me by exploding suddenly with fumes filling the room. These machines helped capture memories of many others before entering my ever expanding box of treasures...

I now have around 40 vintage cameras, from 1940's to 1980's... and here are a few...