INNOCENCE

A quick test shoot while I was in London a few weeks ago. John was so considerate to do all the editing effeciently hoping to get them to me before christmas.  I almost don't remember the last time I did such "simple" yet sophisticated headshots, and this reminded me of work done at my previous modeling years way back then. Wanting to try variety of styles, the cleanness of the images express the more innocent look of me.  It was a pleasure working with John, and we also had great conversations during the shoots.  

Photographer: John McGrath
Model, makeup, and styling: Me

ROCKER CHIC

H&M Sweater Dress/ Zara Leather Jacket/ Zara Checkered Shirt/ Stella Luna Over-the-knee Boots

The purpose of traveling is to have be able to identify the ideal kind of life you want to live in. 

One must give up some things in order to pursue what you really want. 

None of us can claim that our world is always filled with fairness: 

To pursue freedom, you may need to give up stability. 

To pursue chill-fullness, you should not be concerned with the mainstream values of success. 

To pursue happiness, you should not mind the negative opinions of what others think of you. 

To proceed forward, you may need to leave where you are. 

SHADES OF GREY

H&M Sweater Dress/ EuroModa Jacket/ Stella Luna Over-the-knee Boots/ Apple Watch/ Hermes Bracelet/ Vintage Gold Jewelry

I visit London once is a while to take a break from my little town and appreciate some urban vibes. I have always loved London. A city is like meeting a person: some that you see all day and greet politely but never become close friends. and others that you have just met but feels like a best friend since forever. London is like that to me. It has a metropolitan side to it, but some culture architecture shall always remind of its history. Plus, there are always the vintage markets. 

Leaving my sweatshirt, converse, and my thesis back in Cambridge. I decided to walk down St. Paul's Cathedral with my over-the-knee boots. Grey jackets are always a staple and have hardly ever gone out of the trend scene. They are definitly worn more vivaciously this winter, and this jacket I stole from my mom cannot go wrong. Greys, blacks, oh, and red lips of course. 

Step to the road, to the sea, to the sky

Happy Yoyo Lingerie/ Wilfred Silk Blouse 

One of my favorite set with my favorite photographer, Jason. It has been more than six months ago and I wasn't expecting to see these, until he posted these on his account as a total surprise.
Black and white sexy pictures in lingerie, but it feels that Jason captured emotions, and is telling a story. He certainly communicated with me in a way that I have never encountered before. It did not feel like work anymore but it was just like spending time with someone you love, while he captures the most beautiful side of you. And I think it feels like love……

Photographer: Jason Zhang
Model, makeup, and styling: Me

 They say love hurts, but I can take the pain.

No More That Shy Shit

H&M Shorts/ Brian Atwood Boots

Photographer: Joe Dawn
Model, makeup, and Styling: Me

NEWNHAM

Sample Dress/ MA Academic Gown/ Nastygal Bralette/ Stella Luna Heels

Happy Matriculation! After signing the official documents, I am now a member of my college and the university. 

I wore a black-n-white ladylike dress I got from a sample sale. We are also all required to wear our academic gowns on top for this entrance ceremony, so no one noticed how interesting my dress was from the back.

After taking our group photo, Kevin and I walked in the Newnham gardens, taking advantage of the autumn leaves, and capture this important day of my life in camera. I do not take traditional portraits (or I try not to), so I let my gown fall off my shoulders and started posing. Very academic I should say. 

Photography: Kevin Cai

Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively. __Dalai Lama XIV

I CUT MY TOP

Forever21 Sweater/ Ardene Bikini

Settling into my new life in Cambridge. Loving the town, the cafes, the architecture, and surrounded by intelligent and motivated people. It certainly takes a lot of courage and dedication to leave everything behind and pursue a new life, just so that I can learn from the best and become someone I shall become more proud of.

But I am missing home…...

Photographer: Joe Dawn
Model, Makeup, and Styling: Me

TIED UP

Nastygal Top/ Ardene Bikini Bottom

Photographer: Joe Dawn
Model, makeup, and styling: Me

BLACK TUX

BCBG Max Azria Blazer/ Christian Louboutin Pigalle

Shooting an all black and white series, I changed into a tux blazer, gave my most annoyed face and matched my most bossy poses to produce a strong feminine look. Joe and I joked around that we could call this "the principal's daughter". 

Despite the conservative image of many professions identify as "appropriate", including academic institution leaders, teachers, politicians, etc, I want to make an exemption with an open-mindedness. A woman can still be in leading roles, but also being intelligent, confident, sexy, and contribute to the society with no conservative stereotypical public image that she should only present. They don't contradict, they complement. 

Photographer: Joe Dawn
Model, makeup, and styling: Me

Black is sophisticated, elegant, lazy, and easy at the same time. Black goes whenever you want and wherever you want.

A Present Every Month

Promark Drumsticks/ Forever 21 Shoes/ Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer/ Clarins Travel-size Camomile Toner/ Dior Nail-Polish in 999/ OPI Nail Polish in Big Red Apple/ Deborah Lippmann Flat Top Matte Top Coat/ Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye

 Dior Nail-polish in 108 

Stella Luna Wild Laser Heels/ H&M for Versace Choker/ Dior Nail-polish in 108/ Laneige BB Cushion 

ASOS Earring

Cambridge Sweatshirt/ Cambridge MA Academic Gown/ Estee Lauder Enlighten Even Skintone Correcting Creme/ BareMinerals Original Foundation/ Topshop Choker/ J-Crew Giraffe Necklace/ BCBG Max Azria Crystal Earrings

Don't Know How To Quit

Xside Leather Jacket／ Ardene Bikini

 Photographer: Joe Dawn
Model, makeup, and styling: Me

With Eyes That Kill

Photographer: Joe Dawn
Model and Styling: Me

LOOK GOOD FOR YOURSELF

We are all about dressing up: the right dress, the kill heels, the hair, the liner, and of course the body. Selina sings in her new song that "I just want to look good for you, good for you~" I actually want to object and promote that we should look good for ourselves. Do whatever makes you feel beautiful and happy. A win-win if your audience enjoys it as well, but if not, who cares?

Photographer: Joe Dawn

Model and Styling: Me 

You can never be overdressed or overeducated.