You Living 悠生活

31/08/2026

29/08/2026

When Ms. Shi Nansun passed away last month, I wanted to write a few words about her. Somehow, I kept putting it off until today.
I didn’t actually know much about her. Yet, her name had always felt familiar to me. It was only after I came across some photographs of her and admired her impeccable sense of style that I came to know more about this remarkable woman — the award-winning producer behind so many classic Hong Kong films.

I previously shared a photo of Shi Nansun wearing a men’s-style changsam. Later, I discovered that she seemed to have a particular fondness for long, elbow-length sleeve cheongsams, so I thought I would share these with you as well.

What I admire most about Shi Nansun is her individuality — a quality that is truly rare.

早前施南生女士去世，就写下一些东西，拖到今天。 对与她，其实并没有太多的认识。然而， 一直对这个名字有印象。直到看到她的一些照片，欣赏其衣着品味，才认识了这位创造许多經典港片的金牌製片。 之前就分享过施南生男版长衫的图片。后来发现似乎很喜欢长版、五分袖旗袍，再次与你分享。

我欣赏施南生，她的个人特质，实属少见。
对于她的报道，《明报》这篇写的最好。點擊連結，閱讀全文：
https://youliving.com.sg/blogs/news/a-graceful-spirit-an-uncompromising-character-in-memory-of-ms-shi-nansun

25/08/2026

We’ve just restocked our
Cheongsam cocoon dress in black.

A unique cocoon cheongsam dress. Exceptional cut. High quality ramie fabric in solid color. Modern design, simple and elegant. The dress can be worn on its own or pairing it with jeans, legging or loose bottom.

The dress comes with a separated black colour petit coat.

Available exclusively online. Please see link in bio.

24/08/2026

New arrivals.

A relaxed samfoo-style cheongsam top featuring a mandarin collar and diagonal frog-button detailing. Designed in a comfortable, easy fit with elbow-length sleeves, this patchwork print top is made from breathable fabric for everyday wear. The multi colour print pairs effortlessly with pants, skirts or even jeans, perfect for work, casual outings, or festive layering.

Size available: M & L
Material: 100% cotton
Price: $128

To order online, please see link in bio.

To shop in person, please visit our stockist The Green Collective SG | Eco at Funan Mall #02-18

sgfashionistas

05/08/2026

A quick way to check if a fabric is natural or synthetic is to perform a burning test.

Below is the summary:

🌾 COTTON (Natural)
✔ Burns with a steady, yellow flame.
✔ Smells like burning paper or leaves.
✔ Leaves soft, grey ASH that crumbles.
✔ Turns to dust—no melting.

🧪 POLYESTER (Synthetic)
✖ Melts & shrinks away from the flame first.
✖ Burns with thick, black, sooty smoke .
✖ Smells like burning plastic
✖ Leaves a hard, dark, glassy BEAD.

25/07/2026

We’ve just restocked our
Cheongsam cocoon dress in dark blue.

A unique cocoon cheongsam dress. Exceptional cut. High quality ramie fabric in solid color. Modern design, simple and elegant. The dress can be worn on its own or pairing it with jeans, legging or loose bottom.

The dress comes with a separated black colour petit coat.

Available exclusively online. Please see link in bio.

24/07/2026

Restocked - Short sleeve ramie cheongsam top.

Enjoy 10% off online till 26. July.

To order, pls see link in bio.

24/06/2026

Sharing a clip of my very first block printing session with Kamalakshi Saikia Kamalakshi

Enjoy!

19/06/2026

As I grow older, my appreciation for Chinese culture deepens with every passing year.

I’ve always loved the of cheongsam, but lately, my curiosity has expanded into other art forms.

During my sourcing trip to Guangzhou this April, I stumbled upon a small incense shop—and I knew I had to step inside.

Here I am, perhaps at the very beginning of my journey into the fragrant world of incense. 🕯️✨

端午節，來點龍腦香，驅邪辟穢。
不懂香道，只是簡單地製作了一個香塔
這是之前買到的20種中國經典的香粉
龍腦香有提神醒腦、驅蟲避穢的功效

19/06/2026

Traditional Chinese festivals are truly fascinating. I often feel that when we celebrate these traditional festivals, we tend to stay on the surface and forget the deeper meaning behind why our ancestors observed them in the first place.

I hope that by exploring these traditions and their stories, we do not lose touch with our roots.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and healthy Dragon Boat Festival, and may your days be filled with calm and serenity.

中國傳統節日非常有趣。我常常覺得我們都只是慶祝傳統節日的時候，多流於表面，忘了老祖宗慶祝節日真正的意義。探索這方面的訊息，希望不要忘本。祝大家，端午安康，歲月靜好.

Source of information: Nan Huat Jin Culture Foundation
Photos from: CN Floral