Fashion Genius

Sometimes I feel awkward approaching strangers and asking to take their photos to post online. But most people have actually seemed really pleased about it, and I think I probably would be as well. I mean, I think we've all had days when we're staring blankly into our wardrobe and then fashion genius strikes and we put together the most killer outfit ever. And I know I always want that genius to be acknowledged, like to the point where I'll keep track of whom I've seen that day so I can make sure to repeat this outfit the next time I'm with a different circle of friends.

This girl was totally having one of those days. Like, when we made eye contact I swear SHE nearly approached ME asking if I wanted to take her photo. She was so ready. And SO cool.

Ms Chic and Mr Simple

'Street Style' became a thing when people started to look at the streets they walked and noticed how darn well dressed people were. Street style bloggers typically spend their time on any average street, in any average place, where average people are usually dressed averagely: no meat dresses, super high wedged heels or funky sci-fi sunglasses. Yet in such average circumstances stylish people roam in numbers and the cameras flash in their direction. What is the key to their style success you ask? It lies in the delicate balance of chic and simple, looking good without too much fuss. The following two people captured this balance well in their ensembles, thus we shall name them Chic and Simple.

Ms Chic

and

Mr Simple

The perfect fashionable pair

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink

Point of interest: Fashionable Friends
When one sees a group of stylish people the following questions may come to mind...

1) Are they all fashionable out of community spirit, like Ionlylookgoodifshelooksgood kinda deal?
2) Is there a hierarchy of style in the group where one person dictates what the others wear? (A la Mean Girls for example)
3)Are they friends because they all like fashion and are stylish?
4) Do they know they all look the same?

I am sure these questions never ever cross your mind when admiring people's outfits and most likely never will. I guess some questions are better left unanswered.

These girls were hard to miss in their bright sweaters. By coincidence (I think not!) or by intention these three looked like a set of triplets.  Each sported a colourful cardigan

...a straw(ish) hat

...round sunglasses

...flip flops (Ok, this was most likely coincidental)

...and a whole lotta style (Definitely not coincidental)

Monday, Monday

Oh Monday. Thanks for making it a little bit brighter, guys.

Brush with Celebrity [Shoes]

People in Chiang Mai are for the most part super friendly and helpful, and so far everyone Julia and I have asked to photograph has been been really sweet about it. Like, no one has rolled their eyes or laughed in our faces (yet). But there's still always that awkward moment when I'll be staring at someone trying to decide if I should approach them for a photo and they are clearly all like, "why is that foreign girl looking at me like that, she's the one with the gross hair, I should be staring at HER" (which is totally fair since I haven't had a haircut since August). Like, one time I was checking out a girl's purse and I guess I was focusing on it a little too intensely because she looked alarmed, clutched it tightly and walked away from me really quickly. I was about to run after her to explain that I was only going to PHOTOGRAPH her purse not STEAL it, but then I realized that chasing after her might not be the best idea. I mean, I don't think Thai prison is quite as fun as Bridget Jones would have us all believe.

But with this couple there was none of that. They didn't seem at all surprised to see me staring at them, and when I asked for their photo they responded with two sweet, patient smiles. That, along with their good looks and perfect English, makes me think they must be CELEBRITIES. I mean, right?!

I want her top. And her boyfriend.

Okay so maybe they aren't celebrities (but maybe they are!!). When I told Julia about them she said that this woman had the same reaction. Like, she knew she was looking good that day and of COURSE someone was going to want to document it.

And when Julia showed me her picture I was like, well duh she was expecting to be photographed, she's wearing Taylor Swift's shoes!!! 

But apparently Julia isn't caught up on her Swifty news, because she took the detail shot of the watch instead. 

Behind the Screen

Being a street style blogger is a lot like being a fisherman; while a fisherman sits in his boat or sails the seas in search of fish, we sit in trendy cafes and wander neighborhoods in search of stylish outfits. Fortunately, Chiang Mai is a small pond abundant in fashionable fish and a catch of the day isn't hard to find! Here are a few photos from our first blogging trip, a view from behind the screen.

Fashion Yes

Sweetest girl I have photographed for this blog. 

(Okay fine she was also the first. But so nice!)

Man, these Thai girls know what is up when it comes to posing for photos.

Well, for the most part. 

Me: "Sorry, do you speak English? Can we take your photo for our fashion blog?"

Girl with the apple pants: "Fashion yes."

I'm not entirely sure what turns a normal yes into a fashion yes, but it could have something to do with awesome velvet platforms. At any rate, I'm totally on board. Like, do you think this watch goes with this bracelet? Fashion yes. Do you want to go shopping this weekend? Fashion yes. Should we ask the girl in the metallic shorts for her photo? Fashion yes.

Thanks apple pants girl, you are a totes fashion yes in our book blog <3 And fingers crossed that's not a condom wrapper you're standing on (^).