Monday, March 22, 2010

St. Paddy's in Seoul

Girls in Green

All in Bows

Thats not an effect, the sky was really that color thanks to the yellow dust storm from China. 

Startled in the Station

Can I please take your picture? I think I caught some of his foundation in the flash...

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Window Shopping in Ulsan

How much is that girlie in the window..? She was wandering around in the display case while her mother shopped. It reminded me of something I would have done as a child while visiting my parents at work. I like her pink coat. Oversize sweaters and leggings were all the rage down in Ulsan...boring!

The Fasion of Sanitation

Bunnies Galore!..Sinchon

These bunny sweaters are everywhere! I admit I have one too...But this bartender at Mikes Cabin in Sinchon looked so cute in it I had to take a picture...a reminder that Easter (and Spring!) are just around the corner.

On the street...Sinchon

This guy was selling cellphones for LG Telecom. I dont think this was the uniform. It was just what he decided to wear to work. In a busy area like Sinchon (Seoul nightlife scene) he looked good. I like the blue suede shoes.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Winter in Korea

The long dreaded winter is finally coming to a close. But here are some of my favorite street fashions from the season...

Shoes near Sookmyung Women's University

Burger King in Apujeong

Lensless Frames and Cardholder

Matching Couple

Perm in Sunbu-Dong

Perms are big in Korea. Maybe even more so with men than women. Since almost every Korean has naturally stick straight hair a perm is a way to differentiate yourself or make you look that much more like your favorite pop star. This guy took his perm to a whole new level. I was impressed. He was walking down the street in my neighborhood (2 hours from Seoul!) with his friend who was dressed in the normal outfit of these parts (huge puffy plastic jacket and skinny jeans). This guy stood out like seeing a fashion cartoon character walking down the street. I like the bobby pin. Why white emo boys wear skinny jeans I will never understand. They should be left to Asians and 14 year old girls.
Other Koreans with perms...
 (yes those are all boys)

Valentine's Day in Chungcheong Province

I saw this girl outside the hot springs Ryan and I went to for Valentine's day in the Chungeong Province. Something about her reminded me of Bella, same age and quirkiness. Far away from Seoul there aren't many people who really splash out and dress differently, but she immediately caught my eye. She's grunge while being girly and while this look wouldn't be remarkable in other parts of Korea, there was no one around dressed like her. The socks of tights are very in right now.