Photo by Long Hoang

If my memory serves me well, I had these outfit photos taken on my birthday when I was in Hanoi during Vietnam Fashion Week. Instead of attending the shows, I spent the day with my family. We went for a walk, had a delicious birthday lunch, and had so much laughter.  I'm not a big fan of cake so no birthday cake and no candles needed. The presence of people that I love means everything to me as I haven't had a birthday celebration with the family for more than 10 years (God! That's a long time).

As I grow older, I'm more aware of how short our life can be and how precious time is. Happiness can be as simple as waking up early on a weekend, having a tasty breakfast, going for a walk with your loved ones, and watching a favorite movie to end the day. The more I try to live a simpler life, the clearer my mind and heart will be. My style is an obvious evidence of how I've transformed.

I would choose black and white over neon and orange, a monochromatic outfit over a colorful printed one. If all else fails, I'll go with an all-beige outfit. It works every time. 

Photos by Son Tung

Photo by Shin Vox

::Outfit::

Rayban sunglasses

Bardot long sweater worn as dress (old)

Brown pencil skirt- Thanks to Forever21

Stella McCartney handbag

Charles & Keith belt- Similar here

Michael Kors watch

Raye pumps- Thanks to REVOLVE

Instead of a loud and colorful outfit seen on day 1 and day 2, I opted for a polished look with a long vest layered over a turtleneck top and wide-leg pants on day 3 of the Vietnam International Fashion Week. 

Thanks REVOLVE for this On Point vest (that's the actual product's name), I'm able to add one more item to my growing long vest collection. Please bear with me while I'm still obsessed with this statement piece, you might see another similar outfit in the next couple of weeks, who knows.

Photos by Son Tung

Photo by Katsu Phuong

Photo by Long Hoang

::Outfit::

C/MEO Collective on point vest- Thanks to REVOLVE

Forever21 white turtleneck sweater

Zara wide-leg pants- Similar here

Fendi double micro Baguette shoulder bag

Mugler sunglasses- More choices here

Lovisa necklace- Currently obsessed with these ones

Photo by: Katsu Phuong


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Photo by: Shin Vox

Photo by Long Hoang

Photo by: Shin Vox

 Photo by Nhat Linh

::Outfit::

Zara green leather biker jacket- Similar here

Topshop printed pencil skirt- Similar here

Fendi by the way handbag

Rene Caovilla heels

Mugler sunglasses. More choices here

Michael Kors watch

Vintage top- More choices here

Carolina Herrera bracelet- Similar here

Whenever someone asks me about Hanoi, they always make me feel so happy and emotional. Not only because Hanoi has the best coffee and Pho (the famous Vietnamese beef noodle soup), but also it's a place where I call "Home". If I wasn't living in Singapore now, my life would be much different in Hanoi. I wouldn't be a fashion & travel blogger, but a dance instructor instead. 

It's crazy to think how a certain decision can lead us to a completely different direction in our life. My story is an example. 

I never knew what a blog was and never thought of writing about fashion. I had no interest in any fashion week. My life was all about dance practices, dance competitions, performances, and teaching classes. Guess what? After 11 years, I came back home with two suitcases full of beautiful shoes, clothes, and bags. But it wasn't for any dance competition like how I used to dream of my return trip when I just left the country. I was back to Hanoi for the Vietnam International Fashion Week.  

It was the first Fall Winter International Fashion Week organized in the capital of Vietnam. It was also the longest time I've spent in Hanoi since I left the city in 2004. 

Photo by Katsu Phuong

Photo by Street by Chanh

Photo by Chu Dung

Photo by Long Hoang

Photo by Nhat Linh

Thank you so much for reading!

::Outfit::

Zara silk blouse- Also love this one and this one currently on sales

Zara flower scarf

Accessorizes hat- Similar here

Forever21 skirt- Similar here

Givenchy boots

Stella McCartney bag

Alexander McQueen sunglasses