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The Haute Pursuit
www.thehautepursuit.com
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Personal style diary and musings of a self-anointed fashion aficionado
#147 in All , #67 in General Fashion

night vision

i’ve been internet-less for almost a week now. not very blog friendly, no no. i love my new jumper. it sorta feels like a costume. it’s huge and can barely fit under any of my winter coat...

6 days ago 13 people like this

perfect platform

new shoesies gifted from NastyGal. they are aptly named the perfect platform. why? cuz they are just that. height plus that super weightlessness that make walking in them clunk-free. *TIP* buy half a...

30 jan 12 25 people like this

white on white

i call this look: rebel school boy meets yeti. i bought these shorts last year and they’ve been a staple ever since. i like how they are longer than what i usually wear. i’ve also been pl...

27 jan 12 20 people like this

sporty goth

i think if i could go back to high school this is exactly what i’d wear under the bleachers while skipping gym class. 1. UNIF Go To Hell Tee 2. Boy. By Band of Outsiders Varsity Jacket 3. Marni...

25 jan 12 15 people like this

new denim

this will be my first chinese new year in china and i’m pretty excited to see what it’s gonna be like. nic and i went to the store today to get ‘supplies’. apparently it’...

20 jan 12 29 people like this

houndstooth crazed

i love houndstooth suddenly. especially in this deep dark forest green. i’m also totally in love with the ‘suit’ seen everywhere this fall and spring. this is very prep, but more sa...

18 jan 12 6 people like this

cut away

this sweater is a little inappropriate for such cold weather but i don’t care! it’s super sexy but i think in a very subtle way. It’s also great layered on top of a tshirt, giving n...

16 jan 12 22 people like this

startoff

goodbye 2011, hello 2012. despite finding the whole reminiscing of yesteryear to be sorta cheesy, I will do exactly that now. just cuz i like hearing my own thoughts….and it is cathartic in a w...

02 jan 12 16 people like this

–La Dama Claw Cuff Giveaway–ENDED!

just follow La Dama on Facebook and Twitter to win a chance at getting a silver or gold claw cuff!!!!! Contest ends Dec 26th, 2011

19 dec 11 8 people like this

acclimating

ok! so week one is over in beijing. I have to say that despite the bone-chilling cold, I like Beijing much more in the winter. There are less people on the roads and the city feels a little less poll...

12 dec 11 13 people like this

tropical

i’m heading back to beijing this coming Monday…it’s so weird. 2 months. what seemed originally like eternity has turned into a second. a flicker, really. i’ve just had enough ...

03 dec 11 32 people like this

oh yes i did…

 

29 nov 11 6 people like this

blooms

i’m feeling sorta romantic lately…fancied something pretty and floral. this zara blouse fits the bill and has the most perfect little collar. wearing Zara blouse, vintage leather pants, M...

25 nov 11 16 people like this

koolaid

i love this mohair aqua koolaid sweater i got from H&M. it sheds everywhere like crazy but has the coolest color gradient (in sweater form) i’ve seen in a long time. so pretty. i’m re...

21 nov 11 54 people like this

hard lines

winter is upon us in vancouver! i love the cold here. it’s so crisp and refreshing, definitely what i need after six months living in polluted beijing. speaking of which, i’m heading back...

18 nov 11 16 people like this

tu es ma vie

i love this suit. one of the bonuses of living in asia is everything is made small. sometimes in north america i have a hard time finding the right sizes, but in china the ‘free size’ is ...

10 nov 11 13 people like this

my face ritual

1. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant: the texture is like a fine powder that you mix with water and then lather into face. the results are pretty amazing. Skin is softer, brighter. I use this  few times...

07 nov 11 18 people like this

slicked

my favorite new coat. wool + leather? equals subtle perfection. this is totally what i’m about right now. super simple items that have big impact. wearing Zara pumps and jacket; Yesstyle faux l...

28 oct 11 23 people like this

distance between us

….is killing me. being away from someone you love is killer. i give kudos to anyone who has done long distance…and survived it! i think at first the transition from human-to-human contact...

25 oct 11 11 people like this

FLARE magazine Nov 2011

big thank you to ryan and everyone else involved in this blogger feature in november’s issue of FLARE!

19 oct 11 11 people like this

just have a lil faith

so what is it now? week 3? almost week 4 since leaving beijing. it’s taken me some time to re-adjust back to north america….not because it isn’t great to be home, but because i̵...

17 oct 11 17 people like this

blank canvas + egocloset giveaway

before i went to beijing, i felt like my style was a little messy. a little haphazard. but after six months of living out of a suitcase with 1/10th of my closet at my disposal i learned how to be hyp...

05 oct 11 21 people like this

dog days are over

like many out there, when i first saw the givenchy rottweiler print, i knew i had to have it. instead of righteously dolling out four hundred bucks for what is essentially a silk printed sweater, I b...

30 sep 11 21 people like this

LOULOU october feature

Big thank you to Rosalie + LouLou  for featuring me in October’s fashion-packed issue. Go pick up yours now!!!!

28 sep 11 13 people like this

the chill

my favorite time of the year will forever be fall. despite beijing’s less than favorable summers and winters, the fall is awesome and reminiscent of home. cracking open the window and being gre...

11 sep 11 22 people like this

the fork

warning: imminent verbal vomit in 3..2..1…i’m supposed to leave beijing on sept 19th. i want to, but i also don’t. i’ve stayed here longer because of someone. someone who is b...

28 aug 11 14 people like this

major detour

so after spending one week stranded in Hong Kong, I finally made my way back to Beijing. Long story short, I was supposed to fly back to Vancouver last Monday but missed a connecting flight, got stra...

15 aug 11 12 people like this

THE NEW UNIFORM

I’ve always admired my better dressed male friends for their ability to take simple pieces and string them together to achieve achingly cool and effortless outfits. i think that’s been my...

07 jul 11 15 people like this

-ENDED!-LA DAMA EGG RING GIVEAWAY-ENDED!-

Win an ‘egg ring’ from my friend Letty at LaDama. All you need to do is leave a comment with your email and become a fan of La Dama on Twitter! Contest Ends Sunday July 10th midnight

04 jul 11 18 people like this

the flip side

when i was fussing with my hair earlier i decided i’d do the one thing i’ve always abhorred: flip OUT the ends. even looking at these pictures makes me feel a little squirmy. I’ve j...

17 jun 11 25 people like this

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