I've moved on...
...to a different domain. Why, what were you thinking? The truth is, I just woke up one day and decided it's time for a change—a metamorphosis, if you will; or, in layman's terms, if Britney can shave her head, then maybe so can I? Nevertheless, it's been a rather handsome 10 years of talking to you, and thank you for putting up with all my moodswings and terrible dad jokes. Fear not! The hormonal imbalance and jokes are more terrible on CUBICLE, see you there.

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art direction SHINI PARK photography & styling TEAM PARK & CUBE supported by JAGUAR, in collaboration with MAX MARA and SELFRIDGES
Coat – Max Mara ‘Manuela’. Suit – Dagmar. Clutch – Loeffler Randall. Turtleneck – ZARA.

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Alice inhales a bag of potato crisps between each motorway exits on the M4, West out of London. My hands are on the wheels (11-2, I swear, Brian) and concentrating on juggling the gearstick and the clutch. Due to an unexpected delay to our journey we, quite literally, are riding into a golden sunset, and I can’t help but sneakily press a button to peel the roof off the Jaguar F-TYPE and put on Sade’s ‘Smooth Operator’. Yeah, I’d like to think I’d have done well with the girls had I been a man.

It’s another escape, although this time more an escap-ade, with Alice Gao of Lingered Upon, to celebrate her first time in the UK. Like I said before, this is my preferred way of throwing parties: borrowing handsome (read: sexy) wheels and nipping out to the countryside. (It seriously is the best way to spend birthday money, given all requirements such as age/driving experience are met) Screw elaborate, expensive soirees where you end up frazzled by small-talk/up in a closet – borrow a car, grab a versatile camel coat (like this Max Mara beauty called Manuela from Selfridges) and honk from your friend’s doorstep. Roof down, of course.

Our destination? The road. And eventually, Bath – town set in the rolling South-West England, much better known for its natural hot springs and 18th Century Georgian structure. And home to Cereal Magazine, a visit to which is also on our agenda. In the meantime, a thick milky fog settles and we wade through – mostly with trepidation as the road gets narrower – but gabbing about everything and anything, music purring away gently with the car.

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coat Max Mara ‘Manuela’ top LA MENTA skirt STELLA MCCARTNEY leggings CHEAP MONDAY
Coat – Max Mara ‘Manuela’. Turtleneck dress – ASOS. Clutch – Bally.

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coat Max Mara ‘Manuela’ shoes AQUAZZURA alice wears: top EVERLANE culottes VALENTINO

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coat Max Mara ‘Manuela’ alice gao of LINGERED UPON wears: jacket J LINDEBERG
Coat – Max Mara ‘Manuela’. Skirt – Dagmar. Trousers & top – ZARA. Scarf – Jayley Cara. Bracelet – X Jewellery

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  1. Your blog has been a huge source of inspiration to me! Wonderful photos and incredibly stylish outfits!

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  2. Your blog has been a huge source of inspiration to me! Wonderful photos and incredibly stylish outfits!

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  3. Absolutely stunning shots, love the look & the story telling

    Mel x
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  4. sarah

    those white zara trousers are a-ok! and bath is such a loverly city!

  5. Looove the coat!

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  6. Damn girl, you’ve been popping out content like nobody’s business. i can’t handle all this shini-awesomeness.

    xx

  7. You always have such stunning photos. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  8. Gorgous pictures of you both. Total naturals!

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  9. La Bijoux Bella | by mia

    Simply fabulous … Story written as a storytale, fashion is as artistic as it can be. Just really really beautiful! :)

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  10. love this coat

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  11. Adore.

  12. Great editorial as usual :) The white flared pants are also stunning.

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  13. Beautiful photos and layering!

    Agnes x

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  14. I love love love this.
    K.
    Bye.

  15. Your escape posts are my favorite. There is something incredibly exciting about being on the road. It made me want to go somewhere far. Beautiful!

  16. Beautiful photos and incredible styling. Bath is one of my favourite cities to visit, the architecture is always pretty magnificent.

    Take care,
    Daniella x

  17. Ollyvia Laura

    ADORABLE <3

  18. Rachelle Chantong

    Hi Shini,

    You’re seriously so hilarious (on snapchat) but can produce such elegant content! Standing ovation for you and Simon! <3 Big love for your photography and modelling skillz! Can't imagine where those potato chips and pasta went?! Ugh!

  19. Gorgeous and dreamy! You gals look so elegant, a perfect match for the F-Type. Or rather the E-Type, unbeaten at being sexy on wheels. Looking forward to more road trip adventures!
    XO,
    Izzy
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  20. I can’t stop admiring your creativity, and this very cool way of placing photos :O
    Amazing!

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  21. Divine! Simply divine!!!

    xoxo Aela
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  22. Wow what beautiful photos

  23. Looks like a fun trip! Can’t wait to hear more about your big project.

  24. wow! incredible

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  25. Awesome shots and idea how to spent one’s birthday!
    You are so inspiring Shini. Keep being awesome!!

  26. Superb dress….lovely pics. …:*

  27. Mmmm, love it all! Now you need to get Margaret Zhang from down under to visit you then the blogging trifecta will be complete!

    -Jocellyn

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    such lovely photos and I always love them.

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    Love this outfit, Grace! So festive and bright. And you look gorgeous in these shots.

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    Love this outfit, Grace! So festive and bright.