These mini vending machines are at most stations, although I have seen entire shops devoted to them. You can get toys, magnets, lip gloss, ornaments so I went a little crazy with the Hello Kitty one.
I thought when I got here that embellished nails were a local thing because you see these fake nails in every beauty shop around. I promptly bought myself some but realised after about a day that not that many girls wear them. None the less, they are pretty and shiny so I’m pleased! 
Times Square in Causeway Bay is where I have done some of my best shopping so far. I unfortunately don’t have any pictures of it by night, but as everything is open until about 11pm here the streets are flooded with people in the evenings after work and the population in this photo would probably treble.
Beautiful enamel bracelets that are sold at real touristy shops believe it or not! I have seen these in Australia but at much inflated prices, I’m planning on wearing them when I get home so that they are in a different context and I don’t look like a tragic tourist to all the locals here!
I heart Hong Kong
So, where to even begin!
For those of you that live here or have visited you will know how dynamic and busy Hong Kong is, there is literally something happening on every corner every minute of the day. We are very lucky in that we have friends here so my experience so far has been from a local point of view, which is always special when you are new to a city.
Like my home town, I always love to find the laneways, the hidden shops, the best places to eat locally and so far we’ve had relative success. I’ve eaten the best mushrooms I think I’ve ever had in my life and of course I have found some amazing shops so expect my next post to be all about my shopping treasures.
Here are just a few things that have caught my eye so far…..
So far I have bought 20. Too much?