That Working Life

I'm so tired of winter. So sick of barren trees, monochrome outfits, bowed heads and hastening footsteps away from the cold. I guess we can blame this on growing up in Hong Kong where it never drops below 10C.  But I miss colors! The warmth! Twirling around in big floaty skirts! And bare legs!  Ahh, 10 more days before I head off to boundless warmth, and vast expanses of sand and sea. I really can't wait.

But until then, here's a fashionista who has found the perfect recipe to fight the winter blues -- neon green on orange. Who knew?! 

To wrap up London Fashion Week, it only seems apt to write about the thoroughly British (and frankly, since the namesake's death, sometimes overhyped and borderline cliche) brand -- Alexander McQueen. Their Fall/Winter 2012 collection, as always, did not disappoint. I must say Sarah Burton really has done an amazing job filling in McQueen's big shoes.
It was a collection of dark, lush fabrics and dramatic hourglass shapes (highlighted by a strong belt and full A-line skirts). Intricate tulle and lace details were balanced by luscious, buttery velvet and boots laced up to the thighs. And to prevent it from being too pretty and boring, the collection was topped off with bold hair, thinning faces and jutting cheekbones -- just the perfect amount of McQueen edginess.

Now, a few of my favorites.

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Here's a more Valentines appropriate set from the very same guys who gave us the hilarious Dear Blank, Please Blank. Enjoy!

And as an econ major, The 14 ways an Economist says I love you made my dorky little self smile and cringe at the same time. 

Here are a couple personal favorites:

And one more (I promise this is the last of my love for all things dorky today!) -- copy and paste this into google :)

sqrt(6-x^2), (sqrt(cos(x))*cos(300x)+sqrt(abs(x))-0.7)*(4-x*x)^0.01, -sqrt(6-x^2) from -4.5 to 4.5

Lots and lots of love xx

Misery and shared distaste are possibly the quickest ways to bond (how unfortunate) and this graphic designer has perfectly manipulated this to create these geeky combos. For more check out his tumblr here!