With the weather slowly cooling down, hiking does quickly spring to mind as a great way to exercise while hanging out with your mates. Exposing yourself to the cool breeze in au naturale environment certainly relieves stress and tension from being cooped up in the office five days a week. Having said that, you don't want to look all dowdy do you? Grab a copy of Historical Hong Kong Hikes, and gear up for a fashionable walk around the island!
Visor
Stella McCartney is a renowned fashion icon, so it just can't go wrong with her designs. Her organic cotton visor with Adidas is trendy and practical, protecting your eyes from the glare while keeping the sweat off your face. I like this visor best because not only is it great on the skin with its organic cotton fabric, it is also in a sleek shape with a chic touch of grey. Get it from Adidas' flagship store at Hankow Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.
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Sun Glasses
Unless you plan to hike at night only, you will need a pair of sunglasses for obvious reasons. Look at the amazing frames that Bulgari carries! Tortoise glasses are so trendy for 2011 F/W, and with Bulgari being synonymous with fine taste, you will definitely be standing out from the crowd. Rush in for your very own pair at their store in Pacific Place.
Top
Although the weather is slightly cooler in autumn, singlet is definitely the ideal choice for hiking. Get this cotton tank from Juicy Couture for its function as well as fashion. Its accentuating cut is flattering for your hiking look, while the cotton material will allow your skin to breathe through, unlike synthetic materials. Try it on at their store in IFC Mall.
Pants
It is natural to think that shorts or capri will be most suitable for a hike, but you will have second thoughts when you walk through bushes with thorns and get bitten by bugs. How about getting this super soft Peruvian Pima cotton pants from Ralph Lauren to protect your legs from getting cuts and scratches? The best thing about these pants are that it got cuffs at the bottom, so you won't get any ants or mosquitoes crawling up from underneath. They also come with some discreet pockets for you to keep your Blackberry and car keys. Find your size at their store at the Landmark.
Hiking Boots
Don't want to get any sprained ankles do we? The North Face has the best solution, as they make their hiking boots with Gore-Tex's waterproof, breathable material, and with Vibram's grippy, durable soles. I love getting practical stuff like hiking boots, water shoes, and hiking sticks from the North Face, because you know while their products are functional, they design it in an aesthetically pleasing way, so you don't look need to look like you are really roughing it while enjoying the comfort. Get fitted in your size at their store in Times Square.