Living in a busy city, we all strive for progress, hoping to face every challenge with our best selves. In the hustle and bustle of life, we may slowly lose our colors and personalities. Have you ever thought about what your true self looks like? In this society where artificial beauty is rampant, external beauty is important, but inner beauty is the most fundamental beauty. True natural beauty is the elegance that radiates from the depths of the heart, only through this can we truly understand others and ourselves.
For this fashion feature, we invited actress and literary goddess Lin Ting and model Polly Lau to share with us through words and photos how they break through boundaries, dare to shine in front of others, and reveal their natural and authentic selves.
Lin Ting: “Many people think I’m very gentle, but actually I’m a talkative girl.”
Lin Ting, who once hosted “Knock Knock Who’s There,” is both a model and an actress. She has just finished filming her first TV series. “I am the female lead in one of the episodes, playing two girls from different worlds, one kind and the other extremely ruthless. Both of these characters are based on robots. For someone with no prior acting experience, this is definitely a challenge.” Lin Ting, who has primarily worked as a model, has found a love for acting. “As a model, the role is more passive, others will create the style they want on you. But as an actress, it’s the opposite. Although there is a script to follow, I can add more emotions and thoughts to the character, allowing me to immerse myself more in the role.”
Lin Ting: Marimekko red and black striped turtleneck sweater & wide-leg pants / Nobeing long star earrings
Many people think that Lin Ting is a quiet, elegant girl, but her true personality is actually someone who likes to explore and loves to talk. “Maybe because I often take some literary style photos, so people have the wrong impression of me. In fact, I am a very lively person myself. When I am with familiar friends, I become very excited and enthusiastic, these are things that the outside world does not know.”
Lin Ting: Sportmax Code colorful striped sweater & white x light blue checkered long skirt
Polly Lau: “I like to smile, I am a cheerful girl.”
After being a model for 7 years, Polly (@impollylau) can show her confidence in every move and gesture, as if she can express her true self through images. “After being a model for so long, I actually want to try something new. I hope to have new challenges this year, such as being an actress and interpreting roles that are impossible in the real world, such as assassins and secret agents, so that I can enrich my acting career.” Everyone has low points, how does Polly overcome them? “As long as you persist, you will definitely succeed after overcoming the low point, so persistence is extremely important. If you give up easily, success will be far away from you.”
Polly: Gucci blue x red x white patterned sweatshirt / COS purple knit short sweater with gloves / Nobeing pearl long choker
From Polly’s appearance, it can be guessed that she is a cheerful girl, and I felt very comfortable when interviewing her. “I am a big laugher myself, little things can make me laugh.” She believes that only by maintaining an optimistic attitude can problems be easily solved.
Polly: Diane Von Furstenberg Colorblock Jumpsuit & Coat / Nobeing Sparkly Long Earrings & Necklace / Malone Souliers White x Brown x Yellow Polka Dot Ankle Boots
Every woman is unique and beautiful. After listening to their inner thoughts, how much more do you understand them? I hope they continue to share their beautiful and independent life stories with us.
Photography: YiYiu Lam
Text: Swing Ngan
Styling: Swing Ngan
Translation: Swing Ngan
Styling: Swing Ngan
Make Up & Hair: Vic Lai
Design: Tanna Cheng
