China in Film ~

After a 6yr long absence, Qin & I finally went back to China for a few days, to visit our family and get reacquainted with our roots.
Here are a few snapshots of our journey~

Medium Format (6x6)
Camera: Hasselblad 503CX + Carl Zeiss 80mm f2.8, Film: expired 2001 Fujifilm 160

35mm film
Camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8, Film: Konica Centuria 200

© Photos by Lian & Qin Leng

Lian ~ Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station ~ Nov 2012

(Turtle neck & Jeans from American Apparel)

Aaron & Jordan

Camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Fujicolor 400

© Photos by Lian Leng

It was hard to contain my excitement when I found these two ~ They really make you not miss summer one bit with such style! I seriously love Fall fashion as it brings out people's creativity with more room for layering and accessorizing. I can almost happily say "Toronto and your cold winters, bring it on!", but I will refrain as I know I will regret it soon enough :p
Aaron
Occupation: Zara Digital Merchandiser
Sunglasses: streets in NY
Jacket and Jeans: Zara
Sweater & shoes: vintage
Bag: Joe Fresh

Jordan
Occupation: Makeup Artist
Sunglasses: vintage
Jacket: Zara
Shirt: vintage
Pants: H&M
Shoes: vintage
Clutch: Cheap Monday
~ Reproduce their Look ~

Dionne & Lauren

Camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Fujicolor 400

© Photos by Lian Leng

© Illustration by Qin Leng

What a great pair ~ There's just such a cool vibe from these two, and I love how their styles complement each other, with one more boyish while the other more feminine. Great way to see how you can style differently a look with leather jacket and ankle high boots. 
They remind me of Qin & I in a way~
Dionne
Sunglasses: Public Butter (vintage)
Jacket: Forever21
Bodysuit: American Apparel
Skirt: Forever21

Lauren
Occupation: Graphic Designer
Denim shirt & jeans: H&M
Boots: vintage
~ Reproduce their Look ~

Jasmine

Camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8
Film: Konica Minolta Centuria 400, Expired

© Photos by Lian Leng

I absolutely adored her look from head to toe ~ it somehow reminded me of Europe, laid back and sophisticated ~

Occupation: Staff at American Apparel

Jacket: Busnel (Sweden)

Bag: Prada

Belt: Ralph Lauren

Sweater, pants, shoes, and hat: American Apparel

~ Reproduce her Look ~

Pema

Camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8
Film: Konica Minolta Centuria 400, expired

© Photo by Lian Leng, Illustration by Qin Leng

She was absolutely adorable and I really liked her natural look.

Unfortunately, there was a little mishap with my film roll and I could only save a close up of her purse. I wasn't as lucky with her full body shot so I've asked Qin to do an illustration of her look from memory ~

Occupation: Student in journalism

Polo shirt: Lacoste for men

Shorts: Value Village

Shoes: Forever21

Purse: India

Sophie

Camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8

Film: Konica Minolta Centuria 400, expired

© Photos by Lian Leng

 

Those leopard print jeans looked fabulous on her~ I also absolutely loved every single one of her accessories, and there were so many! 

Occupation: Baker at Terroni (yum~)

Sunglasses: New York

Denim jacket: Vintage

Denim shirt: 90's GAP

Necklace: Urban Outfitters

Bag: House of Vintage

Jeans: Cheap Mondays

Boots: vintage, Montreal

Accessories: Guess, Chosen vintage store, Mrs. Huizenga's, Drake General Store, Philistine, the Bay

~ Reproduce her Look ~ 

Jessica

Camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8
Film: Konica Minolta Centuria 400, expired

© Photos by Lian Leng

Stopped Jessica on her way to work, so these few photos were really rushed. I wish I had more time with her for a few more close-up shots though, she had a lovely floral shirt that I really wanted to capture~

Occupation: PhD student in cinema

Velvet Jacket: Vintage

Pants: TopShop

Shoes: Zara

Bag: Brooklyn

~ Reproduce her Look ~

Jell

Camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8
Film: Konica Minolta Centuria 400, expired

© Photos by Lian Leng

Needless to say, this girl really stood out ~ I really like how her bold haircut is softened by her casual boyish outfit.

Occupation: Fashion design student, check out her work @ JustJell 

Bow tie: Ardene

Sweater: Salvation Army

Caitlin

Camera: Minolta X-7A + Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f1.8
Film: Konica Minolta Centuria 400, expired

© Photos by Lian Leng

This is definitely one of the look I'm excited to try this fall, a simple maxi skirt paired with an oversized sweater. I really liked the monochromatic tone of her outfit, with a bold red lipstick enhancing the entire look.

Occupation: Real Estate

Sunglasses: Philistine Vintage

Sweater: Jacobs

Maxi Skirt: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Clarks

Pendants: Amsterdam
~ Reproduce her Look ~