2 decades old

Turning 20 seemed like a big day to me. I've always felt mature that I've learned to accept but today.. today just made me feel flat out old! Suddenly it was like I was branded into a different stage.. I was no longer a teenager.

I didn't like this…

What I didn't expect was how amazing it would be to celebrate my birthday.

It was over coffee on a late saturday in April with Jiro that I mentioned my "day" was coming. She looked up at me and told me I needed to do something. Initially dread was all I felt. Some thought was given.. and it dawned on me that I had all this spare time; might as well put it to use!

It was the loveliest venue; The Modern Pantry in Clerkenwellt hosted my modern brunch with a total of 11 peeps RSVPing.

I don't say this hardly enough but my friends have always been there for me through every stage of my life. I consider this my home just without authentic the Chinese food.

So here they are; the amazing people that make me smile, laugh and cry at the same time.

fanny my swedish lover

subin in the dark ! !

Jen & i <3

Jiro lookin daisy fresh

haha

marina, jen & fannny <3

simon looking hot.

"am I right???"

turdle lovinnnn

^3^

the mojitos kicked in.

desserrrt

lilliee your the best, your going to hate me for uploading this picture haha

babe with curls ;)

Thank you for coming and making this day worth while.

I hope you guys all enjoyed the day & food as much as I did!

Shannon

xxxx

**if you guys want these pics msg me!

Labels: birthday, personal, polaroid

Thursday, May 16, 2013 @ 4:23 PM / 0 cupcakes

My Afternoon with Alex

The lovely Alex Heerema dropped by my home today for a quick test. This boy has an amazing look that can only be described as 'enchanting pony' in a good way!

Credits :

Photography by Shannon Tao
My friend & Stylist from NY, NY: William Chen
Hair & Grooming: Ashley Minkyung
Alex Heerema @ Premier Model Management

Labels: alexh, boy, polaroid, premiermodel, shoot, test