Jamie Qian Qian Wu is China’s It girl and a fashion blogger with a perfectly curated Instagram feed.
Her striking beauty, along with her ability to mix eccentric fashion finds with demure couture pieces, has seen her collaborate with brands including Tiffany & Co and Diesel.
Jamie, who divides her time between Shanghai and Singapore, told FEMAIL while on a promotional trip for Harrolds in Sydney on Thursday, what an average day is like.
The 34-year-old also revealed the one thing that’s guaranteed to get her likes on social media.
In profile: Jamie Qian Qian Wu (pictured), 34, has revealed what it’s like to be a Chinese IT girl and fashion blogger, and the ONE thing that’s guaranteed to get her likes on Instagram
AN AVERAGE DAY FOR JAMIE
Jamie told FEMAIL that an average day while travelling often sees her packing outfits for the next day at midnight and retouching photos at two in the morning.
‘Midnight, I will pack outfits, shoes and accessories into different bags for a photo shoot the next day. And by one in the morning, I FaceTime my husband, who’s usually in a different continent and time zone.’
‘At two in the morning, I’m retouching any photos,’ she explained.
Getting just a few hours sleep, Jamie is up at five in the morning, and showers and applies makeup for a sunrise photo shoot – this time it’s at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
‘By seven in the morning I’ve had my makeup done, I’ve made my way to the location and the crew arrive. I grab a coffee and scout the perfect spot to take pictures.’
Jamie said she has one outfit photographed by eight in the morning, and heads to a second location by nine, to shoot another look.
‘By 10, the second outfit has been photographed and the shoot is wrapped. I’m often starving by 11, and have a lunch meeting with a few creative people.’
Lunch often includes taking phone interviews with media, and by 1pm, she’s answering any emails or messages that have come in.
Dedicated: Jamie told FEMAIL that an average day while travelling often sees her packing outfits for the next day at midnight and retouching photos at two in the morning
‘At two in the afternoon, I shut my eyes for 30 minutes, often because of jet lag. And by three, I apply makeup and do my hair for an evening event, while answering more emails and messages,’ she said.
By four, she might have a last minute outfit change, and by six in the evening, she’s hosting a fashion event, followed by dinner and drinks with crew and friends.
‘At 10 in the evening I’m back at my hotel and start planning for another photo shoot the next morning, and by 11 I’m posting my photos on social media.’
Jamie said this is the perfect time as it’s eight in the evening in Asia, and four in the evening in Europe.
She’ll later catch up with her husband at 1am, and retouch any leftover photos at 2am, before collapsing into bed.
Jetsetter: The Shanghai-born model flew in to Sydney this week to celebrate Chinese New Year with Harrolds in Westfield, in collaboration with 18Communications
Wardrobe: Jamie’s wardrobe is filled with an electric mix of minimal to over-the-top items
HOW SHE GETS SOCIAL MEDIA LIKES
Jamie told FEMAIL that while bold prints or colour, funky accessories, outrageous shoes get her likes on Instagram, it’s one particular thing that’s foolproof.
‘Showing some leg does the trick for me to get likes,’ Jamie said. ‘I don’t remember the last time I simply just wore a little black dress to an event or in a post.’
HER WARDROBE
Jamie’s wardrobe is filled with an electric mix of minimal to over-the-top items. Everything hanging is for an event or photo shoot, and largely missing is “normal, everyday clothes”.
‘Fall and winter clothes live in one room, and spring and summer in the other, since I split my time between Shanghai and Singapore which feels like summer all year round,’ she said.
Designer-clad: Jamie stunned in a turquoise Balenciaga frock with a daring thigh split
Fashionable event: Jamie hosted alongside Roxy Jacenko, while more than 70 guests enjoyed luxury hand massages, Moët & Chandon Champagne and canapes
Her secret: Jamie told FEMAIL that ‘showing some leg’ in her social media photos is guaranteed to get her likes
Jamie organises her clothing by colour, with sections for white, black, bold colours and prints, while shoes ‘live in a different area altogether’.
‘I am not hugely into handbags,’ Jamie told FEMAIL.
‘I tend to use one bag until I’m bored of it and move onto the next hence they clutter. Shoes are my babies. They live in a dry, dark area with humidifiers working around them, and around the clock.’
Organised: Jamie said she organises her clothing by colour, with sections for white, black, bold colours and prints, while shoes ‘live in a different area altogether’
HER BEAUTY AND SKINCARE SECRETS
Jamie swears by Bobbi Brown’s SPF 50 sunscreen, Yves Saint Laurent’s Touché Eclat foundation, NARS’ multi-purpose highlighter stick, and Marc Jacobs’ coconut setting mist.
‘I’m a big believer in facial laser treatment,’ Jamie revealed.
‘IPL (Intense Pulse Light) for the face to renew the skin once every 12 weeks. The rest of the time I keep my face moisturised with the cheapest moisturiser you can find, and shield it with SPF 50 sunscreen.’
Beauty cupboard: Jamie swears by Yves Saint Laurent’s Touché Eclat foundation (left) and Marc Jacobs’ coconut setting mist (right)
Must-have: Jamie is also a fan of NARS’ multi-purpose highlighter stick
Jamie flew in to Sydney this week to celebrate Chinese New Year with Harrolds in Westfield, in collaboration with 18Communications.
Tuesday saw Jamie host alongside Roxy Jacenko, while more than 70 guests enjoyed luxury hand massages, Moët & Chandon Champagne and canapes.
Harrolds is a destination for luxury fashion and accessories, with stock ranging from Balenciaga, Thom Browne, ACNE Studio, Saint Laurent, Balmain and Tom Ford to name a few.
You can follow Jamie on Instagram here.