Tainan, Taiwan
April 2024
台南妳好！猶記小時候過年至爺爺奶奶台南眷村老舍，總會經過陰森詭異的嚇破膽墓地（我都會隨便抓一件毛衣遮擋視線）、一望無盡的方塊水田、還有古色古香的延平郡王祠。台南市區甚少走走逛逛，只記得母親的中學好友在市中心開了二層樓書店，我們就可以邊享受冷氣邊挑選一本東方出版社發行的亞森羅蘋偵探小說當紀念。
In April 2024, with the warmest invitation from the dear cousins, we take the TAIWAN RAILWAYS from Kaohsiung to Tainan for this unspeakable exciting long-time-no-see-nostalgia one day trip.
We have our meeting at Tainan Railway Station and share the palatable brunch together before Jasmine heading for her afternoon shift. The temperature of Tainan in April could reach up to 30’c, considering the walking tour without relying on bicycle or Uber, the abundant street snacks and drinks are very much needed.
We shopped the cute souvenirs and enjoyed a bowl of bubble ice sherbet at historical HAYASHI DEPARTMENT STORE台南林百貨, which, equipped with a shrine, originally opened for public on 5 December 1932 during the Japanese Colonisation. Upon completion, the building was with state-of-the-art features of elevators, while unfortunately the brick façade was bombed by the US air force at the end of World War II. After refurbishment since 2006, this five-story department store was finally reopened on 14 June 2014. There lays a delicate courtyard, a cute podium and an artsy snack bar atop, performs the perfect area to appreciate and have the photoshoot for fashion fun.
The outfits of the Day at Hayashi courtyard are INTIMISSIMI 100% silk royal blue camisole and trousers, which purchased separately from Vienna and Venezia stores. Founded in 1996 by Sandro Veronesi in Verona, Italy, INTIMISSIMI specializes in lingerie and pyjamas for both women and men. As being a silk material fan, sleek ankle length trousers are the perfect pair for the humid and warm season, with the coherent camisole tucking in to create a casual yet sophisticated silhouette.
CHANEL bijoux and le sac in silver are already my daily essentials during the shopping day, beloved reunion or brunch time; they perform either chic or cute elements to enhance the fun of outwear.
In order not to expose too much of bare shoulders nor catch the rather chilly breeze during the train trip, CHLOÉ 100% wool cardigan in tulip red can be worn or draped on the shoulders; together with Woody slides in 100% cotton embroidered the logo text at Blush Beige colour tone complete the whole look of Tainan one day trip.
TOP TIP 1: Royal blue outfits are perfect with pastel hues of accessories, together with light warm colours
TOP TIP 2: Silk materials together with light wool or soft cashmere creates a contrast of the whole outlook
Special Thanks: Jenny, Sasha & Jasmine
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