Photographer: Airia Photography, Ria Kim | riakim.cc
Location: Han River, Seoul, Korea
Photo Shoot Date: August 27, 2017 | Post Release Date: October 21, 2017
SISTER
SWAG
“Long Beach” Rash Guard | Brand Market in Sinchon, Korea
Denim Shorts with Fun Stitched Patterns | Brand Market in Sinchon, Korea
Oishi Socks (Tamago Edition) | Socks stall near Ewha University, Korea
Black Boy London Shoes | Migliore in Dongdaemun, Korea
Gold Rimmed Blue Tinted Sunglasses | Hongdae, Korea
THE LOOK
INTRO
This very impromptu photoshoot was the perfect addition to a peaceful day biking along the Han River. If you ever get a chance to visit Korea, I encourage you to take the time to appreciate the Han River, whether that's by biking next to it, walking next to it, or even having a picnic at one of its many parks. I'm also stoked to be photographed with my sister. Can't you just feel the synergy in these pics? That is the power of a badass pair of sisters.
THE OUTFIT
If I had to describe this look in one word, it'd be laidback. I've always thought rash guards looked cool, so I was super stoked when I found one that was only ~$3 USD. Bless Korea and its cheap and cute clothes. I've been meaning to add more shorts into my wardrobe and the ones I wore in this photoshoot with the cute patches was a great addition. With pineapples and other cute icons, it fits well with the beachy vibe of the rash guard. I also am really happy that these shorts are high-waisted because high-waisted pants are the bomb.
Blue Off-the-Shoulder Top | Forever 21
Denim Shorts
Navy Cardigan
Black Boy London Shoes | Migliore in Dongdaemun, Korea
White Baseball Cap | Hongdae, Korea
Sunglasses | Hongdae, Korea
Gold Necklace | H&M
Gold Dangly Earrings
THE LOOK
SHOES
These pair of black Boy London shoes were my go-to shoes all summer. Tbh, probably wore it like 90% of my time in Korea. Comfy with a classic style, it goes well with every outfit.
ACCESSORIES
I was never really much of a socks person but going to Korea definitely changed that. You can find so many different cute sock designs and they were all so cheap (~ $1 USD a pair). I went to this one store selling socks and bought all of the socks from a set that had sushi with the words Oishi (when correctly spelled/romanized, Oishii, it means delicious in Japanese). The pair I rocked today had an image of salmon sushi and the colors of the word Oishi were orange and green, which matched the patches on my shorts and the palm tree on my rash guard.
To continue with the beachy vibes, I wore a pair of gold frame, bluish tinted reflective sunglasses. I love the shape of the sunglasses since it seems to frame my face perfectly~
When it comes to posing, try tensing up certain parts of your body and play around with the placement of different body parts so you come off as cool, calm, and collected but not stiff.
FUN TIP
