Sweeter than Tteok

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Sabrina was at the Korean market in Wangjing picking up a variety of kimchi, nuts and sauces. Although she insists that there is nothing remotely Korean about her (except for a boyfriend who is a home-made kimchi master) , rumours are she often bumps into koreans who speak their mother tongue to her.

In this particular photo taken against a background of festive countryside style bedding covers, she is surreal in her “muted” blue coat with lovely pleated waistline details. Above all, her look was completed with a smile sweeter than “tteok“.

Nels Frye is a freelance writer, photographer, consultant and stylist, based in Beijing. Focuses are on street style, other consumer trends, and broader social issues.