Melbourne Coffee Guide - 6 Shops To Visit / Part A

【尋找墨爾本的⋯⋯6家特色咖啡店/ 上】

自從幾年前成為咖啡愛好者之後，墨爾本一直是我想到訪的城市。

談起咖啡，差不多每個人都會想起澳洲，是有名的平白咖啡(Flat-white)的發源地。所以，在這篇文章，除了有我在墨爾本遊走不同咖啡店的記錄，更希望與大家分享這個「咖啡之都」中，遊走各間特別小店的體驗。

Melbourne has always been the top city that I want to visit since I became a coffee lover a few years ago. 

When talking about coffee, everyone loves the Aussie-vibes, with their signature cup of flat-white and awesome plates of food. So here, I want to document my cafè-hopping experience in Melbourne, and to share with you guys what and why I love this city of caffeine.

#1

-  A Minimal Cafe in CBD-

 

SHAMBER COFFEE BREWERS

423 Little Collins St, Melbourne

位於市中心的一家小咖啡店，是我在墨爾本的最後一天發現的。那天早上，在出發到機場前，我正想著要在臨走前再喝一本Flat White，所以便到酒店附近踫踫運氣。通常，在外地旅遊時，我會預先研究應該到哪些咖啡店，例如「2017最佳咖啡店」或「墨爾本最好的咖啡店」；誰知湊巧找到的Shamber Coffee Brewers，卻讓我如此難忘。

很喜歡他們白色和簡約的裝飾，杏仁奶沖成的Flat White也很好的喝。在店中的短短15分鐘， 發現很多在附近工作的人也會去買外賣咖啡，順道和咖啡師閒聊。除此之外，他們也有一些有趣的書本，讓你可以在留白小空間中閱讀、休息。

The little cafe located in the CBD, I discover this little white space on the last day in town - I was looking for a little short coffee break while waiting for my family to get ready and leave for the airport. Normally I will research about which coffee shops to visit, for example "the best coffee shops of the year", or "the place for best coffee in town", but Shamber Coffee Brewers hasn't let me down. 

Love the white and minimal interior, and the almond milk flat white is awesome. Many people pop in for a takeaway coffee and casually chat with the barista. They also have some interesting books for you to read if you are going to stay in for a while.

#2

- Specialty Coffee & Bagel -

 

Manchester Press

8 Rankins Lane, Melbourne

墨爾本的街頭巷尾總是充滿了驚喜，Manchester Press就是其中一個。在畫廊和獨立服裝品牌店的旁邊，小巷的盡頭是一家復古工業風格的咖啡店。高天花、磚牆、低掛燈……這些佈局也使小店更加特別。而在午飯時間，滿座的店就直接的表達了——這店對於當地人來說很有口碑的。

除了咖啡，他們還有不同的食物選擇，賣的主要是貝果包三文治(Bagel)。我選了“Shroom” - 烤蘑菇，涼拌白菜絲和自家燒烤醬(有素食/純素可供選擇)。吃上去很惹味，同時它也配上一份生菜沙拉。我朋友則點了“煙熏三文魚”，看上去也不錯。假如你也喜歡咖啡和貝果，就不要錯過這個地方了。

Lanes in Melbourne are full of surprises. Located in Rankins Lane, near to a gallery and an independent label clothing brand, Manchester Press is a vintage industrial style coffee shop. High ceiling, brick wall with low hanging lamps, all these features make the shop more special. It is obviously a very well-known place for locals as it is full of people during lunch hour.

Besides coffee, they also have a bagel-based menu, I had "Shroom" - Roasted Field Mushroom, Coleslaw and House Made BBQ sauce. (Vegetarian/Vegan option are available.) It is full of taste and I like it comes with a side salad. My friend had "Smoked Salmon" open bagel, and she said it was nice too. A place not to miss if you love coffee and bagel.

#3

- The Coffee Label You Don't Want To Miss -

 

Market Lane Coffee

83-85 Victoria St, Melbourne.

在香港和世界各地的咖啡店聽過“Market Lane”這個名字很多遍(不時也有咖啡店是使用他們的豆子)， 今次終於有機會到訪他們的店了。雖然他們的店上沒有提供植物奶(他們提供有機牛奶)，純素食者的我未可以在地品嘗到他的咖啡；但我帶了兩包他們的季節性咖啡豆回家，並用燕麥奶沖了拿鐵——它的味道簡直是太香濃了，品質優良這般咖啡豆，早知道的話我會帶更多回家呢！

Have long been hearing the name "Market Lane" in coffee shops in Hong Kong and different cities, for their high-quality coffee beans. Although they don't provide a milk alternative (they serve organic cow-milk), I brought two packs of their seasonal coffee beans back to Hong Kong and brew it with oat milk. It tastes simply amazing and I hope I've brought more!

有沒有人像我一樣，喜歡在到訪新城市時探索新的咖啡店？對咖啡愛好者而言，那不僅是一杯飲料，而是一刻的快樂。希望您喜歡這篇文章，留言告訴我如果你最想去哪一家咖啡店，和留意Part B介紹的另外三家店了！

Is there anyone who loves to explore new coffee shops when visiting a new city? It is more than just a cup of drink, but a cup of joy if you are a coffee lover. Hope you enjoy reading the article and comment below about which one you would visit if you are going to Melbourne.

LOVE,
CHARLOTTE

The Most Instagrammable Hotel In Sydney

悉尼最Instagrammable的酒店

Where to Stay In Sydney

每次出門外遊，總是希望找一個地點好、整潔、又特別的地方住宿。（畢竟到了一個年紀，開始會以住得好不好作首要條件）而視覺系的我，假如住宿地點具設計感、獨特性，同時又沁入一點藝術氛圍的話，就最得我心了。而近年大家也喜歡打卡拍照，夠「上鏡」也成了必要條件之一。而在最近在澳洲悉尼的旅遊期間，我們便選擇了位於烏魯姆魯（Woolloomooloo）的新奧沃羅（Ovolo）酒店；重點是地理位置優越而且非常便利 - 距離悉尼植物園僅一步之遙，而往市中心也是步行的距離。

As a young traveller, I always look for a special place to stay. Preferably it is well-designed, has its uniqueness, artistic (is good!) and most importantly - being “photogenic”. During my recent stay in Sydney, Australia, we have chosen the new Ovolo hotel in Woolloomooloo, in a very good and convenient location - just apart to the beautiful Botanical Garden and in walking distance to the city.

The Industrial Pop & Playful Style

工業Pop風與玩味配合
 

這家新酒店由一家舊工廠改建而成，裝橫主要是走與工業Pop和玩味風格。除了住宿，它還有一些很酷的餐廳和酒吧在底層，不少本地人也會特地到這裡吃飯。 每一個角落的設計和裝飾都很有型和格調，公共空間中還有很多（很多舒適的椅子）可供你和朋友交流，最適合Happy Hour跟朋友喝一杯。而我最喜歡它的接待處，它的設計也太酷了吧！

The new hotel is transformed by an old factory, along with some cool restaurants and bars. We stayed in 4 days and still find it was too short. The industrial design and decoration of the place are fantastic and beautiful, along with lots of common areas (a lot of comfy chairs available) for friends to socialise with others and have drinks. Look at the reception! It must be the best designed reception I’ve been to.

Stylish and Unique Spacious Rooms

設計空間感十足的休息套房
 

住宿方面，房間很寬敞，非常乾淨。媽媽和我住在雙人房“Deluxaroo Double Double”，落地的窗戶外是寧靜的海港。雖然這並不是一個很好的習慣，但在旅途中攜帶電腦是我的習慣，畢竟可以隨時隨地工作是很重要的。所以當我一步入房間，發現有一張（很大的）工作台時，是真的很開心——就像感覺在家一樣啊！還沒有提到房間的設計是那些有風格，每個角落也很值得拍照。（所以第二天朝早我就在那裡自拍了一翻！）

The room was spacious and exceptionally clean. My mum and I stayed in a double room “Deluxaroo Double Double”, with a view to the peaceful harbour. Not a very good habit, but I used to bring along my computer during trips, so I could stay connected with clients and works. When I found out there was a working table, I am really happy and that makes me feel like home! Not to mentioned that the room itself is so chic and photogenic. (So the 1st morning I took a selfie there already!)

酷味十足的兩層頂樓套房 

The Coolest Loft Style Room
 

哥哥則住在“Cityvoo Lofe” 閣樓房間，樓上是睡覺區， 而樓下有餐桌上、一張很大的沙發和大電視。假如喜歡看Netflix電影的你應該很開心吧！房間中甚至有一個天窗（因為在頂樓），所以太陽的自然光可以曬進房間。我總是想像有一天，我會有一個這樣的地方獨居，一個工作室公寓Studio Flat，實用而舒適。而在我們離開前一天，我們倆決定要預留一個小時，在酒店的不同角落拍照，這樣的旅遊活動也真是太有趣了吧！

My brother stayed in a loft room “Cityvoo loft” - with the sleeping area in upstairs and a really big couch (and TV!) downstairs. Then room even have a sky-window so sunlights could go it! I always imagine that one day I would have a place like this, a studio-flat with every so well-designed and comfortable. And the day before we left, we decided to do a photoshoot in the hotel and it was so fun!

總括來說，我們在這家酒店的幾天是很完美的（最不完美的，是未可以多留幾天吧！）。而友善和熱情的工作人員總是讓我們感覺到像回到家一樣。而他們免費的早餐和Happy Hour也是另一個賣點，無論是早上出門前、還是遊覽一天後回去，你也可享用美食或美酒，叫人每天也期待。急不及待下次再回來，或到訪另一家Ovolo的酒店呢！

Overall, our experience in this hotel is totally faultless. The people, with amazing hospitality - friendly and welcoming staff always make us feel so looked after. The complimentary breakfast and happy hour are just awesome. I couldn’t wait to stay in another Ovolo hotel or even come back really soon!

#WhatCharlotteWears

而我必須說說我身上這件黑色上衣的故事。它是來自Surry Hills（悉尼的一個充滿餐廳和文藝氣息地區）的救世軍二手店的，而它只售6澳元（約36港幣）。有人說要穿得美、穿得時尚是非常昂貴的；而我覺得，其實完全取決於你如何做出合適自己的選擇！

（它看起來很美，不是嗎？給一件物件延長它的生命，不但環保，也更有意思。）

I think I have to tell the story about the top I am wearing. It was from a second-hand Salvation Army shop in Surry Hills and it costed me AUD $6 (around HKD $36). Some says being stylish is costly, but well, it all depends on how you make your choices!

(And it looks amazing on me, isn’t it?)

About the hotel...

Ovolo Woolloomooloo

6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia
website: https://www.ovolohotels.com.au/ovolowoolloomooloo/
 

Cheers,

Charlotte

+853 Discover Fashion Week With Me

You don't have to travel far away to Paris for Fashion Week - because they are all there in Macao!

Earlier last week, I received a secret invitation about joining one of the big events in Macao - Sands Macao Fashion Week. My friend, Miracle and I were very excited about it, as it was the first time we got invited to be a part of fashion week event. We had a lot of fun, watched two shows and visited different spots in The Venetian and The Parisian. Here are some of the highlight images of the day, scroll down and enjoy!

不需要花上十幾小時搭長途機去看Fashion Week，因為澳門可以看到了！上星期的Sands Macao Fashion Week，第一次在威尼斯人看多個品牌的水上天橋秀、巴黎人的Show也是非常近距離看到今季的衣服，是個非常特別的體驗。我也到訪了巴黎鐵塔、坐了威尼斯的貢多拉船等等... 也拍了 @Bazaar 的Cover照！看看那天的Highlight，和我一起參加這個盛事吧。

Outfits: (Top & Necklace) mukmuk: wardrobe

And the Bazaar Cover Photo!

Thank you Sands Macao for the invitation and kind host. And I can't wait until next time I could show you other great shows from other cities - like Paris, New York or even London! Hope you enjoy reading the article.

And YES! Now my Fashion Select Shop - mukmuk: wardrobe and I are holding a Special #GiftAway, go to our facebook page mukmuk: wardrobe to join and win this beautiful Lace Choker that I am wearing here! Don't hesitate!

LOVES,

CHARLOTTE

My Best Buy from Europe

HAUL (noun.)
: all the products purchased by someone during a particular episode of shopping.

So, what did I buy from the long trip on July?

When it comes to shopping during travel, I am a very "precise" person - I make sure I won't buy too many stuff that I don't need (and need to worry if my baggage is too heavy!) However, July was the big SALE season in most of the cities I visited this time (Paris, London, Berlin and Copenhagen); so I got myself some pretty nice stuff from independent shops and random vintage stores. Also, my recommendations on which district/neighbourhood to visit if these cities!

旅行就亂買？「下次就沒機會了、這些都很便宜啊、去旅行就別想這麼多吧！」有說中你的心底話嗎？我卻認為亂買的後果只有行李超重和荷包更傷... 所以我都會仔細考慮過才會入手的。讓我分享今次在歐洲 (巴黎，倫敦，柏林和哥本哈根)買到些什麼吧！大多也是從獨立品牌、Select Shop等等買到。我也發覺原來旅途上 最喜歡的活動，是發掘城市中一些比較有趣的小區：很多小商店、書店；特別的小餐廳、咖啡店等等聚集區域。文章中有這幾個城市中我發最掘到最「有趣地方」的推介。

London

This white top is from Emin + Paul. Attracted by its volume but lightness brought by the light fabric, perfect to pair with a pair of skinny pants. I've worn it a lot in the trip since I got it, as it is really comfortable to wear!
My another favourite lifestyle shop is Labour and Wait - I always want to purchase all their nice little things for my home. Shoreditch (East London) is basically the must-visit area whenever I am in London, as you could find many independent shops and designers there (also many of the hips cafès, too!).

Paris

This is the only item I got from Paris, a silver ring. (Eur35 > Eur 20!) Plus, it could be worn as a 2-side different style!
I am a huge fan of rings, and I like to wear several minimal yet special rings on hand when it comes to styling daily look. I found this little goodie in a Pop-up store in Le Marais, a small neighbourhood with different architecture of course, but the small lanes are alive with bars & restaurants, stylish fashion shops and hip designers, art galleries and museums etc... BigLove Cafè is one of my favourite place to eat in Paris, they serve good Italian food & dessert, and the interior is very lovely too.

Berlin

The open back dress - Loose cut, perfect length, with my favourite denim and showing a little but not too much skin. Perfect casual one-piece for Summer. It is from a concept store Kauf Dich Glücklich.
Last but my favourite is this nicest headband I've got from the weekend Fleamarket at Mauerpark. Every Sunday, this grassy field transforms into one of Berlin's most famous open-air flea markets. It is like a festival - besides over 100 stores, they have food stores/restaurant, also musicians playing for the public. From vintage to new designer brands & artists, there are more different stores than you can think!

So... What's your favourite neighbourhood to visit in these cities?

Loves,
Charlotte

A Day in Paris and "Food" Guide

This trip is a treasure.

Remember at the beginning of this year, I wrote a status on Facebook:
"Copenhagen, Berlin and Stockholm."

These are the cities I really want to visit someday, because of their cultural background and vibes. Some friends who visited these cities, My boyfriend immediately texted me and say "Let's go in this year, maybe in June or July!" So, this purely "for leisure only" trip is scheduled! So here are some of my favourite photos from the 1st day in this romantic city. Look into the article for my favourite spots!

這次23天的歐洲旅程對我來說是個很寶貴的禮物。
第一天，第一個城市，巴黎。因為沒有很多的計劃，我們每一天也是隨意的走在街上，有牛角包就吃吧、有咖啡店就跑進去吧；走得累了，就回家睡吧。文章中分享了一些我很喜歡的照片，也有我身為素食者給大家介紹如何找到身邊的(好味)素食店。(牛角酥、素牛河、咖啡等等...)

We do not have a lot of plans, but we walked a lot during the day. 

Eat at...

We started the day with a butter croissant in the corner of the street where our hotel located. That was probably the best croissant I've had(no wonder why people say they do not want to eat any croissant other than in France!); we have it at Le Pétrin Médiéval like 3 times more before we left Paris. Also visited juice bar Otium Paris & coffee shop Caillier Paris to satisfy our cravings. The coffee shop serves super good coffee and I love the quiet morning vibe of the shop.

I haven't eaten Vegetarian Vietnamese Pho since I became a vegetarian. And you know what, my dream came true during the very first day of the trip! Thank you to the mobile APP Happy Cow, they help to find vegan & vegetarian restaurant nearby, wherever you are, there are even ratings and comments by other users. And yes, that meal in La Palanche d'Aulac was awesome and several meals were very nice too! If you're a vegetarian, you shouldn't miss it when you're travelling around! (It is a worldwide APP)

Stay at...

We stayed in the 9th arrondissement, Paris. The district is rich in arts and cultural stuff (like if you like music, there are so many shops selling the bass, guitar or even sound system down the street at where we live!); and little cafès and nice small restaurant in the district too. If you are looking to a quiet yet interesting district to live in, this is a good neighbourhood.

All shoot on Simple Use Film Camera LomoChrome Purple by Lomography Hong Kong & Iphone7 Plus.

If you are going to Paris soon, I think summer is really a good season to visit as there are full of sunlight and weather is super comfortable. I hope you will enjoy eating and walking in this beautiful city (and enjoy reading my article and like the photos too!)

Loves,
Charlotte