Dressed down

Now that Spring/Summer is fast approaching, shops in "four season countries" are fast disposing last season's wares and putting up new stuff on their shop windows. In Tokyo and HK, the thick coats and heavy fabrics are fast being replaced by lighter and shorter dresses.

Dresses are a summer staple, and judging by the clothes that H&M and Zara are churning out, old is new again. The emerging trends range from 60s mod to 70s flower power. When Mark and I were checking out Zara in Shinjuku and Shibuya 109, he noticed the re-emergence of "Lola Dresses." And yes, the fast fashion brands are stocking up on Lola dresses on their racks.

Speaking of Lola dresses, in a span of less than 24 hours, I went to all 6 branches of Zara here in HK. Yup, 6 branches in 3 different districts, all for the sake of one dress. Thank goodness they're quite near each other, making this seemingly impossible task a reality. And whilst I didn't find that particular dress in the right size, I went home with a lot of fabulous finds - largely due to the remnants of the F/W 07 sale.

And because Zara and H&M are often neighbors, visiting one wouldn't be complete without swinging by the other. Got some pretty good deals there as well, including a "Michelle-Williams-in-Escada-dress" and this silk shift in a striking shade of blue.



Yup, my sisters will be all dressed up this summer.