September 2009 – Regina Chow

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Everland and Lotte World

September 29, 2009 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

I love theme parks, not for the thrilling rides, but the magical atmosphere and fantasy environment that transport you back to the days when you were just a chlid. Theme parks bring out the child in us and allow us to escape into our imaginations.

Don’t we all wish that we never had to grow up to face the harsh realities of this world?

Everland
Everland reminds me of Disney land except that it has some pretty scary rides, such as the steepest roller coaster in the world! The service staff are so cheerful and bubbly, it really makes you feel like you’re in a fairy tale land.

I love carousels as they bring back childhood memories. I like that carousels always come complete with intricate carvings set in complementary royal colours. Its beauty is unrivaled by any other ride in all theme parks.

I used to love taking the roller coaster, viking and all, but I guess I have mellowed with age. Ouch.

There’s a small animal zoo for children within the theme park as well. The monkeys were so adorable! I never knew monkeys had a thing for soft toys. 😛

Lotte World

Before heading to Lotte World, we went to an apple farm where we could pick two apples each! All of us took great pains to examine the apples before plucking the biggest and rosiest ones off the tree.

They were amazingly sweet and juicy!!

Lotte World, in comparison, wasn’t as interesting as Everland. It didn’t help that the theme park was located right smack in the middle of commercial buildings. Totally spoils the landscaping if you ask me.

My outfit for the day. This is one of my favourite dresses because the skirt is made of tulle. 😉
Some of the scenes in Stairway to Heaven were filmed at the carousel.

That’s all for now! Going off to nurse my bad throat. 🙁

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Busy times ahead

September 24, 2009 by Regina Chow 4 Comments

These two months are terribly busy for me as both work and personal plans are closely intertwined. While work is pretty enjoyable, I can’t wait for another holiday break, which takes place next month. ;). I’ll be heading to Japan again in Oct and it’s gonna be filled with pure, unadulterated fun this time with a good pal. Before I know it, I’ll be back there again in November for work. Makes me wonder if I should seriously consider taking up Japanese as a 3rd language.

I wouldn’t have time to blog this weekend thanks to F1, so if you’re gonna be there too, have fun!

I know I’m not done with my Korea posts, but I’d rather wait till I have more time on my hands before I continue.

In any case, here’s a casual outfit that I wore out on a Saturday, in an attempt to battle the scorching heat. My love for fierce heels never ends, does it?

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Korea – Retail Therapy for Shopaholics Part 2

September 21, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments

I’ve received numerous requests for me to put up more items from Korea for sale, so I’ll take a break from blogging about my Korea trip to put up one pretty item today!

Here’s a gorgeous little cropped cardigan made of chiffon. It comes complete with sweet ribbons, pearls and diamontes. This lovely cardi instantly dresses up any outfit by lending a touch of femininity and elegance. Definitely one of my favourites. 😉

You know how much such cardis retail in shops, but you can be sure that I’m selling this at only a fraction of the cost! This is so pretty I’ve decided to keep one for myself as well. I can assure you that it looks even prettier in real life!
Price: SGD 49.90 *SOLD*

If you are interested in this item, do e-mail me at regina.chow@gmail.com.

Pls note that items are sold on a first come first served basis. I will also give priority to those who confirm that they would definitely want to purchase this item. Appreciate if payment could be made within 24 hours, failing which the item will go to the next buyer on my waiting list.

Happy shopping! Watch out for dresses in my next sales post. 😉

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Korea – Shinheungsa Temple

September 20, 2009 by Regina Chow 3 Comments

There are many similarities between Japanese and Korean culture, given that Korea was under the Japanese rule for a period of time. For one, like Japan, there are many shrines/temples in Korea. One example would be Shinheungsa Temple which lies at the foot of Mount Sorak.

The Buddha statue evokes a sense of calm and tranquility.

Despite cultural similarities, like Singapore, the older generation in Korea have a deep seeded dislike for the Japanese. Interestingly, these feelings of distrust or even hatred appear to be deeply entrenched in every stratum of the Korean society. For one, you can hardly find Japanese cars on the roads!

On a happier note, you know the saying that the grass is greener on the other side? Well, they forgot to add that the skies are bluer as well. I was very attracted to the azure sky decorated with white puffy clouds. These photos are true to life, as I have absolutely no idea how to use Photoshop and other editing software besides some basic functions in Picasa. 😉

Last but not least, here’s the view from my hotel room at Sorak Daemyeung Resort. Skies are not as blue here as there was a slight fog.

Korea – Mount Sorak

September 19, 2009 by Regina Chow 6 Comments

My mum and I took an 8-day package tour to Korea via SingExpress, a travel agency headquartered in Hong Kong and owned by Richard Li, Li Ka Shing’s second son. They have an office at People’s Park Complex in Singapore as well.

We decided to take up the tour package because the agency promised that we would stay in 5-stay hotels with almost all meals provided throughout the entire duration. I was duly impressed with the service rendered as well as the condition of the hotels. With the exception of the hotel at Mount Sorak, where we had to sleep on tatamis, the other hotels were pretty comfortable and well-furnished. The tour guides also went the extra mile to check everyone’s rooms upon check-in, a gesture which I really appreciated.

We took a red-eye flight from Singapore to Korea. Upon arrival at Incheon Airport, we were whisked off to a restaurant for a quick lunch of traditional barbecued pork and the usual Korean side dishes.

The food was delicious, even for a fussy eater like me. As you can tell, I only remembered to take photographs halfway into the meal. 😛

The next item on our itinerary was a visit to Mount Sorak, the third highest mountain in Korea. It is located on the east coast of the Korean Peninsula in the Taebaek Mountain range. The weather was magnificent and the view was nothing short of spectacular.

This was where we took our only group shot as well, which was a pity because everyone in our tour group got along fabulously with one another.
I was amazed by my mum’s stamina. We managed to reach the top of the mountain rather effortlessly. The reward? A breathtaking view of the beautiful scenery.
I was told that on the other side of Mount Sorak lies another mountain range named Mount Geungang, a North Korean tourist attraction. A South Korean tourist was apparently shot dead in Mount Geungang in 2008 by North Korean guards after she accidentally ventured into a North Korean military zone. Despite its negative publicity, I still hope to visit North Korea some day. One of my friends who has done so had rave reviews!

The view on the way down was equally captivating. We stopped several times just to take photos! Here are two of my favourite shots:

Gorgeous isn’t it?

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Shirt Dresses

September 14, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments

When I’m too lazy to dress up during the weekend, I’ll usually just pull out a dress from my wardrobe. Recently, I’ve taken a liking to shirt dresses, which are so easy to wear and extremely comfortable.

This is another piece that I got from Korea. 😉 As you can probably tell as well, I can’t get my feet off those shoes!!

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Korea – Retail Therapy for Shopaholics

September 12, 2009 by Regina Chow 5 Comments

I have just started unpacking, which is a huge challenge because my mum and I came back with 4 luggages that were packed to the brim.

I couldn’t resist wearing some of the clothes out though. This was what I wore yesterday to rider’s cafe for lunch. The entire ensemble is from my Korea haul.

Chanel-inspired t-shirt with floral skirt and gladiator heels. Love the ribbon hairband too!

My pretty ribbon hairband. The ribbon applique is made of white pearls and diamontes. Gorgeous isn’t it?
I have an extra piece for sale, so drop me an e-mail at regina.chow@gmail.com if you are interested!
Price: SGD29.90 -SOLD-

This hairband typically retails at a hefty $60 or more at some shops in Far East Plaza, but rest assured that I’m selling this at a pocket-friendly price 🙂

I also brought along a pretty bow cardigan as it was raining in the afternoon.

This knitted cardigan has two pretty bows made of shimmering pearls and buttons that resemble black gem-like stones (see close-up pics below).

If you are a fan of bows, just like me, this is the perfect cardi for you! This is free sized but I would recommend it for UK6-8 girls.

Ardent fans of Korean fashion (like me!) will know that such cardigans typically retail at more than SGD100 per piece at most shops in Singapore, a pretty exorbitant price to pay even for avid cardi-lovers like me!

To prevent a hole in your pocket, I brought back an extra piece from Korea to share with my readers, so if you are interested, drop me an e-mail at regina.chow@gmail.com! Price: SGD 49.90 *Sold*

I’ll be posting up more items for sale as I slowly unpack my luggages, so do look out for more affordable Korean fashion!

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I’m back!

September 11, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments

I’m back after an 8-day trip to Korea with my mum! Though It feels good to be home,I love travelling, even when it is for work.

Travelling opens up new horizons as each destination gives you different perspectives and insights into the traditions and cultures of its inhabitants. A change of environment also helps one to relax (for me at least!), especially when you away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

We were on a hectic trip schedule, running from one location to another under the scorching heat, but being able to take in the intriguing sights and sounds made it all worthwhile and very enjoyable indeed.

I am still busy sorting out all the photos, but here’s one of me before I went horse riding, one of my favourite activities on this trip! The sun was so bright I could hardly keep my eyes open.

More photos next time!

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Bye for now

September 1, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments

I have been caught up in a whirlwind of events including more renovation work, imminent career changes, birthdays and most recently, an unexpected death in the husband’s family. I desperately need to recharge and am so looking forward to my long-awaited holiday, which officially begins in a while.

Till then, here are pictures of our new shoe cabinet cum divider (not exactly in its finished state), study room and the study room chair that I am (note: not we) thinking of purchasing.

Shoe Cabinet cum Divider

I requested for the shelves to be inclined. I am quite proud of the outcome as the design was entirely my idea hahaha, not without JW’s inputs and approval of course.

Study Room