Monday, 23 November 2020

13 pictures of a spoilt beyond belief Tuxedo cat: Adopt Don't Shop: Rescues are the best!

Blood, sweat and tears go into my writing. Ok, mostly tears. But nothing gets a click rate as much as cat posts. Why? Internet.

My most read feature over the past decade got about 3,254 views. The previous cat post - in a few weeks got 43,605 clicks. 

Stats don't lie.

Seven years ago we got this rescue cat from LAP - http://www.lap.org.hk/ - and they literally home delivered this gorgeous kitten. Fostering over the Chinese New Year holidays lead to falling deeply and profoundly in love - an entirely one-direction affection. Billy has a benign tolerance for humanity - only of use during winter for body heat. 

Billyjean (named after a fav Michael Jackson song - cause the cat's black and white and by the end so was MJ!) struts around the house like she owns it.  

She may or may not be evil... I've been tempted to look under her scalp for three sixes but am afraid of what I'll find... We are on our eighth groomers and more veterinary nurses have bled after several forewarnings that she must be handled only with gloves that go all the way up to an elbow.  They don't heed, so they bleed. 

On the plus side, have never needed a morning alarm, we have no bugs, all other life is snuffed. The house is minimalist as anything that isn't heavier than her has been shattered. She sleeps... a lot. She's more of a fluffy cushion that walks on occasion. She's super clean and does not like being touched. She's a fantastic judge of character, guests she doesn't like have shown their ugly colours... She's made me far more responsible as I will rush home for a feed and the house is clean as can be - though she's a domestic short hair, strands of fluff float by so the house is hoovered twice a day. 

For daily cat pics, of course she has her own Instagram account 

https://www.instagram.com/billyjean_kitty_cat/















 

Saturday, 21 November 2020

Behind the scenes of a shoot


Model, assistants and a half-dead photographer. He got food poisoned the night before shoot - and still completed the job. Committed. Well, he should have been committed! ;0)



 

Monday, 9 November 2020

Bollywood Actress Tabu: A Suitable Woman



 One of the most gifted Indian actresses, her disinterest in fame, but her innat thespian skills are at constant battle within her. Such a joy to write about the reluctant star Tabu. See the entire feature online at SCMP/Style here. 

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Cat-astrophe: Social Media was made for cat pics...

Six years ago, we got a rescue kitten from LAP.org.hk

She's left her prints and scratches all around the house. Mostly on our hearts tho'. 

Such a cutie. Whirling dervish at 5am, but still cute...  








Wednesday, 21 October 2020

BTS: Behind the Scenes with Payal Shah: Bling it On: Indian Jewellery Designer



My chat and shoot with Payal Shah for the magazine. The crew behind the scenes - Olivier Yoan photographer, Megumi for makeup. Yes, I'm often criticised for using the same crew again and again. When you work with the best, why settle for less?! Although I should give more opportunities to young, new talent... 


With over 82,000 followers on social media, her account is a visual treat: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDOabtTpi-7/


You can read part of the feature and see the published shots online at https://www.prestigeonline.com/hk/people-events/inside-the-world-of-payal-shah/

 

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Calvin and Hobbes

 

In the process of dealing with a formidable loss as two of my best friends are packing up and leaving Hong Kong for good, for the greener pastures of South Africa.

Not sure how to deal with this. One day at a time I guess... 


When in doubt, pull out a copy of Calvin and Hobbes for a long read. 

Sunday, 18 October 2020

Adam Raby: Mazu Resort wear designer


One of the outtakes of resort wear designer Adam Raby. The feature and portrait is online  at https://www.prestigeonline.com/hk/people-events/first-person-adam-raby-resortwear-men/

Shot in Repulse Bay, Hong Kong. 

Picture by Dino Busch.