Hello From Vietnam
Hello everyone! After a 19 hour flight Loc and I arrived safely in Vietnam. Thanks for all the wonderful thoughts and good wishes! The shopping here is not great. They have a few designer stores like Versace, Chloe, Roberto Cavalli and Marc Jacobs. I would guess that
they don’t have more than a 30% sell-though because there are a lot of poor people in this country. There is a small portion of the population that is rich and able to afford such things.
However, there are Vietnamese markets that sell everything replicated and at more affordable prices to suit the people who live here and the fun thing is that you can bargain with them. In fact, bargaining is expected! You have to be a good bargainer to go to this market and if you are not, you have to take a local with you to help. The shop keepers at the markets are really good at identifying people who live in America and of course when I ask the price for something they triple it up. :-). Unfortunately for them, I’m quite a good negotiator and they hate me already. :-).
Vietnamese market where you can bargain
A D&G loafer with Gucci label! Since they can’t make up their mind about what brand to put they put in both. Hey, this is a great deal! Buy D&G and get Gucci for free 
What’s up with the Dior signatures on the Chanel sweater?
Loc and I attended Loc’s best friend’s wedding at Majestic hotel. The place is so beautiful. It’s the most expensive hotel in Saigon. When I was there for the wedding all I saw were Americans or people from other countries.
Benny & Kieu
Friends
Loc’s bestfriend
Caught this bouquet at the wedding
Outside of the Majestic Hotel
Majestic Hotel lobby
Wearing: Erdem skirt, F21 lace top, vintage clutch, Janet Savitt necklace and YSL pumps
I hope you all are doing well! I will keep updating you on the trip as much as I can! xoxo Nini Nguyen
Nini!
This outfit is fab! And I love how they did your hair in the saloon it really suites you! I hope you are having an amazing time in Vietnam!
Take care girl<3
niiiice outfit, suits you very well!
i went to thailand recently and i enjoyed the bargaining a lot! it is so much fun! and i even had to show my thai best friend how to do it 😀
AAaaaw so Exquisite lace top, “Fetish Heels with electrifying soles” AND subtly exposed bra, OR a (as dizzy as bewitching) stylish cocktail that your Radiant presence highly sublimates Chère Nini !!!
ps: I warmly wish you an Excellent Vietnamese Trip Dear.
Amicalement, Antoine
have fun nini!
Ha ha those knock offs are pretty funny! I love this outfit you choose, such an unusual skirt and top to put together which looks fab! The photo of all your friends sat togeather is lovely, have a great time, Pearl x
Hi Ni!
All your friends are beautiful but they might gonna hate me
when I say that you’re the most beautiful and glamorous among them.
Vietnamese Market is quite similar to a market in the Philippines.
Haha…we have those imitation products too and a funny label.
Vendors hate me too when I negotiate with them. Way back home, I try to avoid
buying cheap products because they aren’t in good quality. They don’t last longer.
It’s just like burning my money.
Btw, that was a beautiful wedding you went to.
Enjoy your vacation, Ni and Loc!
Great to see you and Loc are well and arrived safe in Vietnam.
How were the first days so far?
So gorgeous you’re finding the time to do some new postings with picture uploads!!! 😀
The Vietnamese market story reminded me of a trip to Mauritius. The same shoes and tops 😉 Maybe they’re getting their stuff all from the same supplier…. 😀
You look just marvellous! They did a great makeup there! The hair style is new but I like it a lot! §:-) Admire your Erdem skirt since many outfit postings now – what a fab find.
The wedding picture of your friends looks amazing! All that glitter rain and the huge glass pyramide – fun!
Wishing you and Loc more fantastic days to come!
Wow! You are looking good!! It looks like a really nice wedding!
I used to go to Hong Kong very often and there was a similar market that was called the “ladies market”! I was buying tons and tons of colorful pashminas!
Enjoy the rest of your trip!
HEY NINI! so glad to see that you updated babe!
1. you looked awesome with that do! and the make-up is really gorgeous!
2. that´s what i love in asia, salon trips are so cheap and not that bad!
3. LOL on the imitation goods. does somebody even buy this crap?
4. HAVE FUN WITH LOC THERE!
xoxo
Hello TO you so far away in Vietnam!
Had to smile about the great deal and buy D&G and get Gucci for free 😉
I´m sure you already spend many wonderful days and even more wonderful days to come!
How is Ducky doing 😉
The green color of your Erdem skirt looks stunning!!!
Enjoy your trip and have fun with Loc.. and Ducky… and all your family and friends!!!!
you look stunning lovnig the hair!
LOL at the mixed-designer fakes…Anyway, looks like you’re having a blast. Enjoy!
not-so-great shopping can be an adventure in itself, as you have relayed in a few photos (dior logo on chanel sweater….hmmm..lol!) we don’t have much shopping here in the islands (ok, none really, apart from surf & swimwear, plus some club-inspired clothing) but it can be a weirdly fun event, if you have an open mind.
posh hotel! and your lace top and gorgeous green skirt, oh WOW. how pretty. the green w/ black really suits you.
nice to see your post from vietnam- looks like a fun trip!
lol! at the get dg and get gucci for free. i love it!
have a safe trip back nini!
Hi Nini!! You look absolutely stunning!! Oh my goodness….you are working that thin frame Lady Bug!! I loved your hair and makeup and can’t wait to see your wedding pictures. Please keep updating your blog…Vietnam looks fab! The D&G & Gucci combo loafer was priceless!!
What a fresh take on the black tie ensemble. Looking great, Nini!
haha they aren’t even trying to make it look legit are they?
You look like an exotic bird among everyone else at that wedding with your fab hair and outfit! It’s always so cool how one item you wear is designer and then you just throw in some F21!
Looks like a wonderful wedding and your Rihanna esque hair is wonderful, so are those designer screw ups!
XOXOX
Libby
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You look gorgeous and the pictures are gorgeous!!
HAHA At the labels. Life in the third world is quiet something, isn’t it? Have lots of fun, Nini! You look great.
Amazing and fun sequence of pics! It seems you’ve a great time in Vietnam! I’m so happy for you! <3
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actually the park hyatt and sheraton are both more expensive then the majestic in saigon! i prefer to stay at the sheraton though. 3 showerheads in the one shower. heaven! you gotta love the vietnamese makets! LOL at the cross branding.
you’re way too stylish for vietnam. that alone shows you’re not a native. loving your outfit x
Your outfit is precious, I love the green. Looking forward to more Vietnam posts, this country has always fascinated me.
That hair is so hawwt!!! Love the lace top with the full skirt combo, sexy but elegant!
It’s really funny how they mix the labels up. As I was in Thailand they did they same – or they asked me whether I want them to sew an armani/gucci whatever dress for me 😉
You girls look gorgeous!
darling so glad you got there safely. Loc’s best friends wedding looked beautiful! Love you in that Erdem skirt. Gorgeous photos, love your hair in them!
xoxo
Marian.
I spent two weeks in Vietnam two years ago – what an incredibly vibrant, beautiful, friendly and fashionable country it is. I loved my trip and I am really enjoying your posts from Vietnam.
havent you tried a restaurant called La Cantine On the 6, just opposite the Majestic. it’s nice to have a try the food there, but you will see some of the most stylish saigonese there two which is suite with your style.
love your photos