Friday, November 16, 2012

Chapter 2: Intro to Retro





Hey peeps! It's us again! Are you ready for this week's topic?! This week, the Liefies are going to bring you back to the 90s. Relive the retro era with us. Let us welcome Zha Huo Dian, aka The Corner Shop.


Look at those record
Zha Huo Dian is a retro, 90s-themed apparel shop in the modern society. Zha Huo Dian carries a huge array of products; t-shirts, shirt, shorts, pants, outerwear and accessories. From it's very own graphic tees, designed by a local designer, to apparels of various labels. This shop is definitely a stop to visit during your Christmas or Chinese New Year shopping spree.

BadDog Figurine
Retro-styled mannequin

Super Duper Cool Vending Machine
Bakery-like disp


As the crew walked into the store, we were welcomed by a gentle breeze of nostalgia. The interior of the shop is filled with records, figurine collectibles and antiques placed in an artistic fashion. Once again, the crew was so fascinated by the décors that we forgot our manners. Even before gaining permission, we begin fondling with the decorations and our exploration of this unfamiliar land. During our exploration, one of the first thing caught our eyes was this super duper cool vending machine. It is a mini vending machine which dispenses Coke Zero and has the shop's logo on it. On top of that, the crew came across this little innovative method of displaying products. Remember how slices of cakes are displayed in bakeries? Zha Huo Dian uses the same display but different products. Instead of cakes, Zha Huo Dian displays it's accessories in it. This draws attention of shoppers to it's products as it arouses their curiosity.










Enough of fooling around, the crew then introduced ourselves and the sales assistant welcomed us with open arms. The crew even gave our blog to the shop assistants! Then we asked for the shop's permission for the photography of their products. Fortunately, the shop was kind enough to gave us their permission! From bloggers, the Liefies transformed into impromptu models; each of us had a chance to pick an apparel and have our very own photo shoot. Let the photo shoot begin!


Smart Casual Spencer


Grey long-sleeved shirt

















I decided to try on one of the many long-sleeved shirts sold in the shop. A grey long-sleeved shirt with white buttons, coupled with two front pockets and beautifully striped by the left-hand sleeve. It can be worn as a shirt or an outer wear. It looks stunning with a pair of jeans. For me, I went with a black inner shirt and jeans. Be it going out with your spouse or hanging out with your buds, this combination is suitable for any smart casual activity, 



Raw Rocker Reynard
Denim jacket





As of Reynard, he decided to try on outer wears instead of shirts. Reynard picked a denim jacket. This particular denim jacket is designed with thick golden zips around the front. Together with a white polo tee on the inside, the jacket gave Reynard a very raw and rocker-like look. For, the guys, this is a fine jacket to go along with any shirts,



Handsome Nerdy Stuart
Handsome Nerdy Stuart, again



















Oh, remember we said something along the lines of "we got to choose our own apparel"? This was not applicable for Stuart. The crew wanted to cover something more formal. Therefore, we picked this outfit for Stuart. For formal events, this long-sleeved white shirt and black bow tie can go together with a black formal pants. On normal occasions  this top can be paired with denim shorts to give a smart nerdy look. On top of that, this white top will look perfect with any neutral-coloured coats or blazers.



Cute Little Ivan
Cute Little Ivan



















It's time for the highlight of the day, Ivan's turn. For Ivan, we wanted him to showcase Zha Huo Dian's very own graphic tee. At the same time, we did not want him to look so plain. Thus, we brought in a few accessories to 'garnish' our little boy. On Ivan, there is a Zha Huo Dian's graphic tee, Zha Huo Dian's cap, suspenders and a wrist accessory. This is the perfect concoction for a cute, little boy outlook.


Capt. Hilary

Capt. Hilary


















Last but not least, it's our queen's turn. Introducing, Capt. Hilary. With a floral top inside, Hilary puts on a navy blue, sailor-like coat and a cap. This outfit is suitable for costume-themed parties. If not, ladies you may want to consider using the coat in colder shopping malls or theatres.



All in all, with its cool retro theme, Zha Huo Dian is an amazing shop. Throughout the whole process, the shop assistants were really friendly and helpful. The combination of superb interior, superior service and endless variety of products, the experience at Zha Huo Dian was indescribable  The crew had an enjoyable afternoon at the shop. The crew would like to end off the post with a big thank you to Zha Huo Dian. Thank you Zha Huo Dian, it has been a privilege to cover your shop, thank you.




With lots of love,
the Liefies




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