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  Thursday, Mar 5, 2009 7:42PM / Standard Entry / Members only
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  Damn... right when I think I've conquered my jet lag, I fall asleep at 9pm and wake up at 3am. 
  
  I edited all my Taipei footage down to 4.5 minutes.
  
  
  
  I got off the subway at Taipei Main Station one day and found their old shopping arcade full of practicing hip hop dancer kids.  I was amazed at the extent of this American influence, and the sight brought back a lot of happy memories.  I knew if I'd grown up in Taipei, I would have been right there at Taipei Main Station with those kids. 
  
  The style there is more girly and playful -- patterned tights, ruffles on tops and skirts, bows or rosettes on flats and pom poms dangling from boots.  I was surprised to find that the sexiest tops were thin and loose, slightly hanging off one shoulder, and worn with a belt.  Who knew loose clothes could be so hot??  Designer (looking) jeans, fur-lined hoods on jackets, plaid and layers are in for both male and female.  Also for guys - colorful Bape-inspired hoodies and sneakers. 
  
  There are less "rules" of fashion in Asia.  Lacking clean laundry, I wore a magenta top with a purple jacket, and nobody looked me up and down judgmentally or even pointed!  This was really nice because I remember putting together some pretty "unique" outfits when I was younger, but I had to tone it down and err on the boring side so kids would stop making fun of me. 
  
  Aside from the crazy traffic, I felt extremely safe in Taipei.  One big reason for this: the guys send off very non-threatening vibes.  I could wear a short skirt with tights and feel completely comfortable without stares, leers or the fear of Ass-Grab. 
  
  My Taipei-style outfit: