Victoria ~ Wearing American Apparel Dress

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Leica M6 + Summicron 35mm f2

Film: Solaris Ferrania 400

She really looked lovely in this sunflower dress by American Apparel~

Perfect summer dress that gives a really nice youthful vintage feel.

Salma

© Photo by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Leica M6 + Summicron 35mm f2

Film: Solaris Ferrania 400

I really liked her look, which actually matched with her personality: super laid back and easy going. If only I had another roll on me, I would have liked to snap a few more shots of her. 
Denim shirt: GAP
Dress: Show Room
Bag: Matt & Nat

My Interview with InnerSpace - Space Channel

Here's my recent interview with Inner Space, from the Space Channel/Toronto.
I know this is absolutely not related in any way to fashion or photography, but that's the other me behind this blog ~ Scientist by day, photographer by night :)
Enjoy~

Watch full interview HERE

Rooftop Photoshoot in Montreal

© Photos by Lian & Qin Leng

Analog camera: Hasselblad 503cx + Carl Zeiss 85mm f2.8

Film: Fuji Provia 400X (slide film cross-processed)

We spent a lovely weekend back home in Montreal and took the opportunity to do a quick photoshoot on the rooftop of our building. Even though it was only on the 8th floor, it still does get a little scary to stand on the edge for just a few snapshots! So I hope you'll enjoy these, considering the life threatening situation we put ourselves in, hehe :p 

I used a slide film and decided to give it a try with cross-processing the negatives. This gave out some unusual pinkish desaturated colors and personally, I'm quite pleased with the look.

Qin's Look
Crop Top: ASOS or American Apparel
Maxi Skirt: American Apparel or ASOS (here and here)
Lian's Look
Top: Brandy Melville
Dress: ASOS Strappy cami dress
~ Reproduce these looks ~

Street Styles for NYLON Magazine

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Minolta X-7A

A few weeks back, I was requested by NYLON Magazine to cover street fashion during CSS' Concert. Here are some of my favorite shots from that evening~ Enjoy!

Galaxy

~ Shop the Look ~

Qin

~ Shop the Look ~

James & Andrea
Student & Freelance designer

Andrew & Chantelle

Future Screen Writer & Fibre Artist

Andrea, Laura & Sandra

Gotta love the high waist pants and crop tops!

© Photos by Qin Leng

Analog camera: Leica M6 + Summicron 35mm f2

Film: Fuji Superia X-TRA 400

I'm so grateful for the trend of high-rise pants and crop tops! I think it's one of the best way to make petite people like myself look not so minuscule and have some sort of silouhette :)
I can't even count the number of crop tops and high-waist pants/shorts I've purchased up to now!
Crop Tank: Aritzia

High rise jeans: TopShop

Sandals: Japan

~ Reproduce this Look ~

~ ♥ Bodycon dresses ♥ ~

Analog camera: Leica M6 + Summicron 35mm f2

Film: Fujicolor 400

Body conscious dress: FCUK

Heels: Massimo Dutti

Flats: Vintage

~ A few of my favorite Body Conscious Dresses ~

Hot Summer Night @ Cold Tea

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This week has been one of the hottest in Toronto so far ~ but who is to complain when we have all been waiting so eagerly for summer to come!!
Enjoyed the night with my sis and Galaxy at Cold Tea, one of my favorite to go place in Kensington Market~ Gotta love the eclectic decor!

Qin

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Leica M6 + Summicron 35mm f2

Film: Fujicolor 400

Cardigan: Brandy Melville (get similar here)

Tank Top: Club Monaco (get similar here)

Pants: Urban Outfitters (get similar here)

Oxford shoes: Here

Bag: Longchamp

~ Reproduce her Look ~

Zanana

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Leica M6 + Summicron 35mm f2

Film: Fuji Superia X-TRA 400

Occupation: Model @ Elite Model

Hairdo: Scarf from H&M

Top: H&M

Pants and bag: Zara 

~ Mahro from "Mama Loves You Vintage" ~

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog cameras: Leica M6 & Hasselblad 503CX

Films: Fuji Superia X-TRA 400 & Kodak Portra 400NC

© Illustration by Qin Leng

I had the great pleasure to meet Mahro, owner of Mama Loves You Vintage, a real gem in the heart of downtown Toronto. 

Opened last December 2012, the mother-daughter team originally from Vancouver has done its magic by bringing to Toronto a refreshing bohemian vintage vibe.

Most of their items come from Vancouver, ranging from bags hanging on the walls, vintage suitcases filled with hats/scarfs/ties, counter loaded with unique and eccentric accessories and sunglasses, to a colorful medley of dresses and shirts that will satisfy both girls and boys.

This place is definitely worth stopping by, whether on a shopping spree or simply to enjoy the eclectic decor or a nice chat with Mahro~

Mahro: Fashion Communication graduate from Ryerson

Favorite piece: Giant muumuu "you can just swim in"

Jessica

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Leica M6 + Summicron 35mm f2

Film: Fuji Superia X-TRA 400

I've always envied those few Asian girls who can really pull off the bleach blond hair look, and she is definitely one of them! Simple summery look with an edge, just the way I like it.

Occupation: Producer - photo production

Hair: Dye by Georgia from the L'Oréal Academy

Necklace: Biko (get similar here)

Top: Alexander Wang

Shorts: Value Village

Sandals: Zara

Sunglasses: Hoof & the Horn from Yucca Valley

~ Reproduce her Look~

Julia

© Photos by Lian Leng

Analog camera: Leica M6 + Summicron 35mm f2

Film: Fuji Superia X-TRA 400

I very much enjoyed her simple and clean look. Oversized sweater with a pair of tight jeans or leggings never fail. 

Top: American Apparel

Jeans: Zara

Shoes: Nine West

Bag: Zara