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Style secrets of the hip and fashionable

Designer and owner of ShoeGirl

Wardrobe staple?

Jeans.  They go with everything  so well. I  prefer Korean jeans because they're cut  better and they make your legs look longer.   I also have a lot of slim-cut embellished T-shirts.

Fashion no-no's?

Suits. They  don't look right on me. They're too serious for my lifestyle.

Handbag pick for this season?

I love the Chloe Paddington.

Favourite shoe designer?

There's no one  designer that  I prefer, but I'm very much influenced by the Japanese  market because I've exported shoes to Japan since 1996. Japanese shoes are very feminine and ladylike.

Must-have accessory?

A cashmere or pashmina scarf is always my best companion.

Most cherished fashion item?

A  stylish Dolce & Gabbana  coat. It's simple and black with a detachable belt,  a little split at  the cuffs, and, most importantly, signature leopard lining.

Style icon?

Audrey Hepburn. She was gorgeous and  very feminine. I just love her style: the Capri pants,  the full circle skirt with slim-cut  T-shirts, the ballerina shoes,  neat chignon  and  pearl necklaces.

Who'd design your Oscars dress?

It would have to be  Badgley Mischka.  I love the clean cut designs with all the  beading and pearls. I'd like a cream, satin, full-length dress with little pearls and embroidery. The side of the dress would be tulle with Swarovski  crystals sewn onto it.

Most expensive fashion item?

A Voyage pea coat.  I really had to close my eyes when I passed the credit card to the sales lady.

Your fashion style?

It's very feminine, but I seldom wear dresses or skirts. I like  to match jeans with detailed feminine tops.

Boho or ladylike?

Definitely ladylike. I'm a  typical Libran.  I'm elegant and feminine.

Flats or stilettos?

Both. I wear ballerina flats most  of the time,  and my favourite Casadei  stilettos for evenings.

High-end or high street?

Both. Being able to mix and match is  important. I buy from everywhere, including chains such as Giordano Ladies and select boutiques like Pink Martini.

Fashion disaster?

I was 16 and wanted to look mature, so I  borrowed my mother's one-piece dress. It  was  awful.



Jennifer Cheung Wai-yin