I thought it might be fun to do some archiving of my year in China, where I had a job teaching English to adorable kindergartners (and some primary students too). It's a "lost" year of Zombie Lace due to the blockage of Blogger, so I wrote a China blog (May Go Wren) instead. I've been back in America for about 3 months, but I still spend a lot of my time reflecting on China; Fall is so bittersweet for me in that way, making me wistful for old friends and old haunts.
The following is taken from the original May Go Wren... a Wordpress blog... that was later also blocked, leading me to the ultimate Weebly one:
It’s National Holiday and I have a week of vacation! My passport arrived in proper China time, the DAY OF my trip to Chengdu. I have one confusing and frightening voyage to the airport in Shanghai, and then I will be amongst good friends and faux family! I have a vague understanding that we will visit some mountains and some ancient city, but I’m used to tagging along for things with Chinese people adorned with the appropriate blank expression on my face. Knowing what’s going on is overrated.
See you all in a week! I’ll tell ya all about it.
See you all in a week! I’ll tell ya all about it.
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| Wearing: H&M Jeggings Target blouse and flats Betsey Johnson bag Vintage scarf Glasses from a Chinese fashion shop |
And this is what I wore the same day this year, which I spent running errands and dropping by Down Town Decatur for a King of Pops salted chocolate popsicle. My friend, (we can call her the Princess of Pops) pushes the cart and sells the frozen treats around town. She was kind enough to snap a few of these photos:
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| Wearing: Floral maxi skirt: thrift store in NC Crop top: China Mustard sweater: China Boots: shop in Underground Atlanta Fur purse: someone's souvenir from Scotland, given to me :). |
I suppose some things don't change; like a penchant for hiding behind big florals and fake glasses, while other things do: I feel like where you live strongly influences your mode of dress, or at least that's true for me! China has a lot of super feminine details and a fancy polished-ness allover, and I definitely started to absorb some of that by October of last year.
Have you ever noticed your style evolving as you settle into a new place?
6 comments:
How cool that you lived in China for one year that is so amazing! what a great experience! I will love to go to China onen day! I love the photos and why there is a Mexican Mariachi at the back on one of your photos!? hahaha
Wow, i agree with Victoria, it really is amazing! I agree that places influence your style for sure... You look fabulous in both shots though, although I do love that floral skirt! xx
A very fun idea to repost blogs from China. I missed them myself, so they are brand new to me!
i love your glasses
Hi Lovely Katie! Love both your outfits (China and Decatur)! And that Scottish sporran -- I want to wear one like a purse now too. I wonder what the Scots would think. Men wear them with their kilts so they don't go flying up with the wind.
I definitely think my style will change while being here -- I thought Alexa Chung was a huge influence in the states, but it's massive over here. That said, I'm kind of over the loafer and duffle coat combo that is so popular here.
Hope you are having a lovely weekend? Will you be at the Oakhurt Arts and Music Festival? I think Cath is there all day ;)
xoxo,
Lar
Wow! cool!!! Love your pics and outfits!!!
Cheers
Anika
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