Have you seen my dewy glow? Want to know what product I use to get that shine? It's not available for everyone I'm sorry to say, but I'll tell you all about it...
My secret is humidity! And, I'm not glowing. I wish I was glowing, but I'm not.
I'm dripping. Ugh. I'm so not glowing.
Hong Kong's weather is always stinking humid at this time of year, but given our rash of typhoons blowing through the area, it's been very hot as well. We've had 'hot weather warnings' nearly everyday and it's been brutal. I keep waiting for our fall breeze to show up, but so far we've had nothing (we don't have a fall season, it's just a fall breeze).
Weather this hot complicates getting dressed quite a bit. Basically, I wake up everyday and think about what clothes I own that won't touch my body too much. If I could stay in my nightgown, I would. If I didn't have to wear underwear, I wouldn't. But, you know...social norms. Hmmpf!
So, how am I surviving this dreadful humidity? In all honesty, I'm not. I'm grumpy every morning as I make my walk to work and beads of sweat drip from my chin. It's so attractive arriving to work a hot mess.
Seriously, though, it's all about fabric. I'm wearing all natural fibers as much as I can right now. This is ever the challenge as a vintage wearer. Luckily, I've accumulated quite a few cotton and linen pieces over the years. I choose lightweight blousey silhouettes, too. Lots of skirts (so I can billow them and cool myself off). And, for the first time I think ever, I'm making iced lattes instead of my usual warm ones. Trying to keep my core temperature down as much as I can.
Come on, Fall! I see all you North American peeps and I'm jealous of what you're wearing....sigh.
Thanks Independent Fashion Bloggers for choosing this post in your Links a la Mode for September 21st. Here's a link to some other lovely posts from last week, too!
Links à la Mode, September 21st
Thanks Independent Fashion Bloggers for choosing this post in your Links a la Mode for September 21st. Here's a link to some other lovely posts from last week, too!
- Aesthetic Distance: Did Angelina Jolie Go With Netflix Because Hollywood Wouldn't Distribute Her Film?
- Britt + Whit: Create & Cultivate Conference: Seattle
- Elle is for She: NYFW Spring/Summer RTW 2018
- Five Foot Nothing Shopping: 2017 Fall Colors and Pairings
- Elements of Ellis: How to Transition Your Outfit into Fall When It's Still 100 Degrees'
- Girl in Betsey: How to Go from Damaged to Healthy Hair in 3 Easy Steps
- Goldwill Digger: 7 Online Thrift Stores to Shop Today
- Hampton Roads: Fall Transition in Bordeaux
- I'm a Norbyah:Easy Breezy: Trying to Survive Hong Kong Humidity
- Lay Summers: Transitioning into Fall with the Leather Mini Skirt
- Luna Vida: Hello There Fine Fall-ow | Sweatshirt + Cutoffs + Sneakers
- Melissa Chataigne: 7 Style Lessons from New York Fashion Week You Can Wear Now
- Miss Monet: Fenty Beauty Celebrates All Beauty
- Politics of Pretty: Weekend Lookbook: Lace and Vegan Leather
- Purushu Arie: The Paradox of Empowerment in Fashion
- Saccharine Soul: How to Transition into Autumn
- Southern Sophisticated: 5 Ways To Incorporate NYFW Styles Into Your Wardrobe
- Style Mouse: Transitional Trench Coat
- Tales of Two: Styling the Velvet Red Dress
- The Outfit Repeater: How To Shop Online When You’re Not The Size of a Model
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