Mr. Know- It-All, Week of August 12, 2011

Hi Mr. Know-It-All, my friend wants to learn how to pose for photos. Basically, she wants to learn the best angles, how she should stand, and what her body language should be in order to look hot, cute, or whatever. She wants to hire someone to critique her, like how an image stylist would critique your fashion...

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Published: 4:00pm, 11 Aug 2011Updated: 2:52pm, 19 Oct 2016

Hi Mr. Know-It-All,
My friend wants to learn how to pose for photos. Basically, she wants to learn the best angles, how she should stand, and what her body language should be in order to look hot, cute, or whatever. She wants to hire someone to critique her, like how an image stylist would critique your fashion. Is there a place or person for this? She's an amateur as well—not like a model or anything. She just wants to improve how she looks when she puts her photos on Facebook. Thanks! — The Loyal Friend

Oh yeah, I totally believe you, “loyal friend.” Sure that shouldn’t read “My Royal Self”? Well, for all your posing needs, Murine Tsui modeling agency (Flat B, 8/F, Ko’s House, 577 Nathan Rd., Mong Kok, 2740-9059, www.murine-modelling.com.hk) offers a variety of tailor-made courses that will cover everyone from wannabe pro models to those, such as your “friend” who just wants to look better in snaps. Prices and times vary depending on the course, so book an appointment.

Dear Mr. Know-It-All,
I know that you (unlike my wife) will understand the unconditional love I feel for a 2008 second hand Ducati I purchased with all of my savings two years ago. It is absolutely amazing and I can ride it for hours without getting tired! Of course my passion for motorbikes required me to find the right item of clothing to match my shiny ride and protect me from Hong Kong's turbulent weather. This is where my beloved leather jacket comes into the game. That is, until last week when I found a rip in the expensive, authentic leather. I cannot afford to splurge on another jacket, do you know if there is a place to fix it? My life is in your hands. — The Motorcyclist

Obviously a leather jacket is an essential item for motorheads such as yourself. Try the Leather Doctors (Unit A 1602, 16/F, Goodwill Industrial Building, 36-44 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan, 8210-0155, www.leatherdoctors.com.hk) who provide repairing services for leather as well as cleaning and color restoration should you have any future problems. A nice leather handbag would make a great gift for your wife and they can help with that. Just saying.