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Welcome to my personal blog about fashion, beauty, wellness, and life as an expat living in Shanghai. Join me on this journey as I rediscover my passions, share my experiences and favourite picks with you.

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…
It’s 2025. What does beauty mean to you?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…
It’s 2025. What does beauty mean to you?

The Outfit? It’s not a question, it’s a statement. And it’s saying, Just Do It!! Do it scared, do it loud, do it bold, Just do it!! So yes the outfits are getting more ridiculous, more daring, more bold. Hope you enjoy!!

Read the blogpost Just Do It. Link in bio

#petitefashion #mood #lifeinshanghai #photooftheday #ootd #justdoit #doitscared #fashionblogger #fashionphotography #fashiongram #fashiondiaries #whatiwear

The Outfit? It’s not a question, it’s a statement. And it’s saying, Just Do It!! Do it scared, do it loud, do it bold, Just do it!! So yes the outfits are getting more ridiculous, more daring, more bold. Hope you enjoy!!

Read the blogpost Just Do It. Link in bio

#petitefashion #mood #lifeinshanghai #photooftheday #ootd #justdoit #doitscared #fashionblogger #fashionphotography #fashiongram #fashiondiaries #whatiwear

I stepped into China in 2017, a beginner of doubt. 8 years later, my compass remains my values and resilience, guiding me through the unknown towards a purpose still becoming…

South Africa< Shenzhen <Shanghai Where to next?

#alwaysmovingforward #myjourney #myrules #theartofgrowth #feelingsoblessed #feelingnostalgic #pictureoftheday #mood #wanderlust #shenzhen #shanghai

I stepped into China in 2017, a beginner of doubt. 8 years later, my compass remains my values and resilience, guiding me through the unknown towards a purpose still becoming…

South Africa< Shenzhen <Shanghai Where to next?

#alwaysmovingforward #myjourney #myrules #theartofgrowth #feelingsoblessed #feelingnostalgic #pictureoftheday #mood #wanderlust #shenzhen #shanghai

“You absolutely have to choose yourself this time. No more excuses.” And so she did!!

📷 Harry (DM for more details)

#ootd #petitefashion #lifeinshanghai #photooftheday #outfitoftheday #fashionblogger #fashiondiary #followme #styling #zara

“You absolutely have to choose yourself this time. No more excuses.” And so she did!!

📷 Harry (DM for more details)

#ootd #petitefashion #lifeinshanghai #photooftheday #outfitoftheday #fashionblogger #fashiondiary #followme #styling #zara

Dare to try, push your limits, and never apologize for who you are — your vibe, your rules. Every outfit is a sneak peek of where you’re headed and who you’re becoming. So be bold, be daring, and slay unapologetically. ✨🔥 #OwnIt #NoApologies #VibeCheck

Dare to try, push your limits, and never apologize for who you are — your vibe, your rules. Every outfit is a sneak peek of where you’re headed and who you’re becoming. So be bold, be daring, and slay unapologetically. ✨🔥 #OwnIt #NoApologies #VibeCheck

When styling an outfit it starts with a key piece of clothing or accessory. From there, you build your vision, layer by layer, attitude by attitude. It’s basically an analogy of life, you have a skill or passion that you’re constantly improving, building and perfecting. You can either nurture that core or let the details fade away. Choose to style your life with purpose and intention, and create something truly extraordinary. What’s one of your favourite pieces in your closet?

When styling an outfit it starts with a key piece of clothing or accessory. From there, you build your vision, layer by layer, attitude by attitude. It’s basically an analogy of life, you have a skill or passion that you’re constantly improving, building and perfecting. You can either nurture that core or let the details fade away. Choose to style your life with purpose and intention, and create something truly extraordinary. What’s one of your favourite pieces in your closet?

She’s clarity and confusion
Never enough. Always too much.
A simple complicated
perfectly flawed
mess.

She’s clarity and confusion
Never enough. Always too much.
A simple complicated
perfectly flawed
mess.

It’s amazing how life unfolds. Sometimes, a stranger sees something in you—something you’ve forgotten or can no longer see in yourself—and gently reminds you of who you are. From a simple “Would you like a coffee?” To a sweet whisper that you’re capable—if you just dare to start. Strangers can inspire us and bring us back to ourselves.

Today was a beautiful day. Walking the streets of Shanghai, exploring vintage shops, trying on clothes—my first love. Fashion has always been part of my soul, part of my identity.

Now, it’s time to go back to the basics. It’s time to begin again.

It’s amazing how life unfolds. Sometimes, a stranger sees something in you—something you’ve forgotten or can no longer see in yourself—and gently reminds you of who you are. From a simple “Would you like a coffee?” To a sweet whisper that you’re capable—if you just dare to start. Strangers can inspire us and bring us back to ourselves.

Today was a beautiful day. Walking the streets of Shanghai, exploring vintage shops, trying on clothes—my first love. Fashion has always been part of my soul, part of my identity.

Now, it’s time to go back to the basics. It’s time to begin again.

There’s no such thing as having too many candles. I made my own scented candle using white eucalyptus and milk candy scents.

Follow @hours.home for details on their next workshop!

#CandlemakingWorkshop #DIYCandles #EucalyptusCandles #MilkCandyScent #HandmadeCandles #CreativeActivities

There’s no such thing as having too many candles. I made my own scented candle using white eucalyptus and milk candy scents.

Follow @hours.home for details on their next workshop!

#CandlemakingWorkshop #DIYCandles #EucalyptusCandles #MilkCandyScent #HandmadeCandles #CreativeActivities

Moody Monday

“Lost in the heights, where shadows whisper and the sky holds secrets — capturing moments that soar beyond the ordinary.”

#impromptuphotoshoot #moodyskies #ootd #petitestyle #thestage #citygirl #lifeinshanghai

Moody Monday

“Lost in the heights, where shadows whisper and the sky holds secrets — capturing moments that soar beyond the ordinary.”

#impromptuphotoshoot #moodyskies #ootd #petitestyle #thestage #citygirl #lifeinshanghai

A Sunday well spent brings a week of content… today I tutored, met a friend for brunch to talk about rebranding, did some sunset yoga, got a fresh manicure and now you’re reading this while I’m looking for a snack… swipe to the last pic to humble yourself and know that life is not all that bad.

A Sunday well spent brings a week of content… today I tutored, met a friend for brunch to talk about rebranding, did some sunset yoga, got a fresh manicure and now you’re reading this while I’m looking for a snack… swipe to the last pic to humble yourself and know that life is not all that bad.

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