Prints, and shirt on shirts are my latest obsession. What better way is to try out this trend at the beautiful Batu Ferringi Beach?
Location: Batu Ferringgi Beach, Penang Malaysia (Outside Shangri La Rasa Resort Hotel)
Images by Alan Woo
shirts and denim jeans // ZARA
sneakers // BARED FOOTWEAR
Penang continued to surprise us with their quaint little spaces such as one which we happen to stumble upon while we were searching for a foreign currency exchanger. Thank God, the Awesome Canteen accepted card so we had the liberty of trying some of their healthy paleo dishes. The Awesome Canteen are known for its ‘Paleo’ receipes, focusing on nutritious protein sources, vegetables and fruits, with vibrant highlights like grilled butterfish fillet with sweet potatoes and honeydew sauce, and a pomegranate salad with rocket and avocado. I ordered the Paleo eggplant and chicken stack with sweet potato fries – it was filling and light.
The walls were covered in faded paint giving it a special effect, seats were re-purposed industrial furniture, and what I loved most were the tall skinny trees planted into the middle of the space. This was definitely one space I would come back for a catch up with my foodie friends.
red dress // ZARA
rose gold sandals // BARED FOOTWEAR
All images by Karen Woo.
“He that can take rest is greater than he that can take cities.” —Benjamin Franklin
I wasn’t expecting to go overseas with my family this holiday season, but Alan whisked me and JJ away for a week of family fun and soaking in the warm golden sun. We had a few destinations in mind: Hamilton Islands, Bangkok Thailand or Hong Kong, but we decided to go back to Penang, Malaysia; to the place we first had our overseas trip together when we started dating.
Our little family flew with Qantas and Jetstar Asia, and we checked into the Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa (Batu Feringgi Beach, 11100 Penang, Malaysia) for a 6 nights stay. Besides devouring bowls of Assam Laksa, sipping endless supplies of Mocktails and Teh Tarik, I spent a majority of my time braving the humidity and 37 degree heat exploring George Town. This little town was perfect in every way – a photographers and art lovers haven to say the least. There were plentiful of hidden gems to discover such as 3D interactive street art, textured walls, piles of ruins, and odd combination of coloured buildings which eventually grew on you. We were really lucky to come at a time of Hari Haya (Malaysian New Year) because the streets were quite deserted which made walking around town a breeze.
Here are some of our most favourite places spotted around George Town. Pictures of me taken by my love, Alan Woo, and the rest are from yours truly x
black jumpsuit // ALICE MCCALL purchased from Very Special Kids Sale
red dress // ZARA
rose gold sandals // BARED FOOTWEAR
clutch // OLGABERG
Nice to meet you Aimee, and thanks so much for hanging out with me.
Well why don’t you tell us in a few words…
Your occupation/degree:
I’ve currently deferred my Uni studies to focus on Modelling.
The word you say too much is:
Amazing. (That’s true…she did say that a lot while shooting)
Describe your personal style in five words:
Minimalist, comfortable, chic, edgy, rock and everything black
One item of clothing you can’t live without:
Leather jackets.
Your prized procession is:
My dog.
What are your hobbies when you aren’t modelling?
Reading, Brunching, music and exercise.
What is the last item of clothing you bought:
Knee high boots and high rise stripey pants.
Solids or patterns:
Solids.
Who is your style icon?
Emily Rata.
Your favourite place in the whole wide world.
The beach.
One of the rules about how a girl should dress is:
Less is more.
model \\ AIMEE MANTON represented by Vivien’s Modelling Agency
FIRST LOOK
black and white magpie loafers \\ BARED FOOTWEAR
leather jacket \\ LEE COOPER
hat \\ LACKS OF COLOUR
striped pants \\ URBAN OUTFITTERS
SECOND LOOK
skirt \\ DELPHINE
leather jacket \\ LEE COOPER
As much I love the idea of holding a clutch or a handbag, I can’t escape from the fact that a backpack is best suited to my photography work and life style. I’m a fashion photographer on the move, so carrying a backpack makes sense for all the ridiculous amount of heavy gear (wait, more like tissue paper and shopping receipts) that I put in my bag.
Huge thanks to Coach Australia, I was completely won over when Georgina from the St Collins Lane Flagship store understood my needs as a mum with a 4 year old and a photographer; and immediately showed me the “Manhattan Foldover” backpack.
Ohhh…..it was perfect in every way. Just let me explain why:
So can you see why I am so impressed with my new backpack from Coach?
Thank you Coach for my beautiful backpack! Ok guys, if you are like, overwhelmed with too many choices, just go and speak directly to Georgina or one of her staff at the St Collins Lane store. They know their stuff inside out, and be more than happy to find you the perfect bag!
Images taken by Alan Woo.
black leather backpack // COACH
sweater knit dress // ZARA
boots // ACNE
socks // COS
black coat // AMERICAN APPAREL
