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Weekend Brunch at Forty Hands

April 12, 2012 by Regina Chow 2 Comments
I’ve been busy with work ever since I got back, but I’ll try to catch up with friends and family whenever time permits. Last Saturday, Hui, Jacq, Wei, Raf and I met up at Forty Hands for brunch. We’ve been friends for close to a decade now and I’m so glad that we all make the effort to spend time together, even if it’s just for a meal or a spot of shopping.


I suggested meeting at Forty Hands because I’m infatuated with the wonderfully soft tau sa pao (red bean bun). This time, we tried out their breakfast set and desserts too. The eggs benedict and salmon hash are very delicious. The desserts are great too! No wonder the cafe is always filled to the brim!



After our heavy meal, it was only prudent to walk off all the fats and aid digestion by going shopping at Far East Plaza. I went crazy shopping, bagging 3 hairbands, a lace dress, an asymmetrical skirt, 2 belts and a pair of shoes. Here I am adding more things to my wardrobe when it is already bursting at its seams. How incorrigible!

In other news, I’m totally loving the lace trend this season! Here, I paired a really affordable lace top from City Plaza with a lace cut-out poufy skirt from Siam Square, Bangkok. I also went a little wild and added splashes of colour to the all-white palette. πŸ˜‰

Towards the end of our shopping spree, Hui and I got distracted by memories of Nanbantei and their tasty grilled cod fish. We wanted to make a reservation at a later time, but the restaurant was fully booked and they could only hold the seats for the next 45 minutes. The glutton in us manifested and we ended up abandoning Jacq and Wei (Raf left earlier to attend a function) for our cod fish!

The two ladies (who were leaving for their next appointment anway) couldn’t believe they lost out to a fish!

Haha Oops. I’m sorry…we’ll go there together one day ok? I’m sure you will understand why we did what we did after you try it. πŸ˜›

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ClubCouture: Pleated Skirts

April 10, 2012 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

The moment I saw this black pleated skirt on ClubCouture, I knew I had to get it, simply because it is so difficult to find black pleated skirts with good workmanship at reasonable prices.

Quality pleated skirts are usually slightly heavy with evenly distributed pleats of uniform thickness. Unlike the usual cheap flimsy elastic band around the waist, this skirt also comes with a thick, sturdy elastic band which wouldn’t lose its shape over time. Now you know why this well-made baby is one of my wardrobe staples!


In this set of photos, I wore it slightly high-waisted by holding it up with a belt. You can wear it as it is on your waist for a more formal corporate look too. Killing two birds with one stone has never been easier. πŸ˜‰

Pleated skirt from ClubCouture
Nude pumps from Ferragamo
Gold socks from Asos.com
Top from Far East Plaza
Bag from Drip Drops

ClubCouture is now having an Easter sale!
Just key in BUNNY100 upon checkout for 15% off.
Time to go shopping ladies!

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Handicraft with Yitian

April 9, 2012 by Regina Chow 1 Comment
Yitian wanted to surprise her hubby with a photo collage in a customized photo frame, so off we went to Artfriend to get some items to decorate the plain wooden frames from Ikea. πŸ˜‰ We got a few bottles of metallic spray paint, glitter and stars.


Time to get down to work! Yitian started spraying one of the wooden frames with silver metallic paint.

While the paint was still wet, we took turns to sprinkle blue glitter and silver stars along the frame. We spent all but 10 minutes to decorate this. Such a quick and easy way to transform a plain photo frame into something presentable!

My turn! Shake shake shake! It’s important to shake the spray can to ensure that the paint is uniformly distributed upon application. πŸ˜‰


My first attempt at spray painting.


Erm, do I look like I’m spraying insecticide? LOL!

No, I wasn’t trying to kill a cockroach.

I decided on a whim to decorate an accessory box. The wooden box was purchased from Artfriend and it cost me about $7. This is the end result after scattering pink and silver glitter as well as some silver stars. Pretty?


Yitian was captivated by this cute little wooden propeller plane at Artfriend, so we bought it and decorated it too!

It was quite a fun experience. πŸ˜€ I’m not a very artistic person by nature and my mum used to do all my art homework for me in school (although for some reason, I still did well during my art exams), but this is easy peasy! Definitely a piece of cake for anyone!
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Delicious Cafe

April 8, 2012 by Regina Chow No Comments
With a name like delicious, one would naturally have high expectations of what the cafe has to offer, especially when people make a beeline for it. Well, the decor was pleasant – simple, classy and most importantly, unpretentious and laid-back.

We were recommended the most popular dishes in the cafe, but both were not up to mark and certainly not value-for-money. The main courses here are reasonably priced at between $10-$20, but honestly, we felt that we could definitely do a much better job at cooking. Indeed, it is very disappointing that delicious cafe does not serve delicious food and its name is deemed a misnomer.

We left feeling immensely unsatisfied with the meal. If we were to head there again (hopefully not), I think we’ll just have drinks and maybe dessert. Besides its decor, the only other saving grace is its convenient location at Scotts Square. I’m sorry, but I would rather have my tasty hawker food any time. πŸ˜›

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Prague and Classical Music

April 7, 2012 by Regina Chow 1 Comment
I blogged about Prague a long while back (you may wish to click on the Prague 2011 label below for my past entries), but I forgot to mention that Prague was well-known as a music hub eons ago in the classical and romantic era. In fact, during a time when Mozart was supposedly neglected by Vienna, the city of Prague gave him support and it was also in this city that Mozart premiered his world-renowned operas “The Marriage of Figaro” and “Don Giovanni”.

Mozart aside, Prague was home to other famous Czech composers such as Dvorak and Smetana. I know the photos above don’t seem to gel with the title of this post or music for that matter. Well, I was pointing at the painting because I was surprised that this art piece was done by Dvorak! I never knew that beyond his musical talent, he was a respected artist in his own right too.

I was fascinated by how the painting could portray sunlight streaming in from the window before bouncing off the face of the subject. It looked like a photograph! I can’t begin to tell you how much I adore the interplay of light.

Music is a central part of my life and whenever I travel to Europe, I will make a point to attend a concert or opera. I attend operas in Singapore as well, but personally, it feels a little odd to watch Asian opera singers singing in Italian.

While we were in Prague, we booked tickets to Carmen at the Prague National Opera House. It was such a popular performance, almost all the seats were sold out, hence we were extremely lucky to get one of the last few box seats!

The performance was magnificent and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Here’s a short clip of what the opera sounds like. I’m sure it’s a tune that everyone would be familiar with!

When I get back to Sydney, I hope to book tickets to watch an opera at the Sydney Opera House too!
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Sponsored Review: Blackmores Radiance Skin Supplement

April 6, 2012 by Regina Chow No Comments
Blackmores held a bloggers event at Cookyn Inc in mid March to celebrate the launch of Blackmores Radiance, their new skincare supplement, but I couldn’t attend as I was in Sydney then.

It was a pity but they were kind enough to sponsor 2 packs of Blackmores Radiance for me to try out when I got back to Singapore. I’ve to thank Karen for passing the goodie bag to me! The supplement came together with a pillbox and a nail buffer. How very thoughtful. πŸ™‚


Now, did you know that skin ageing happens from inside out? That’s pretty scary, because it means that creams, sunblock and facial treatments alone are insufficient to delay the effects of ageing!

Well, that’s where Blackmores Radiance comes to the rescue! Rich in marine collagen and antioxidants, Blackmores Radiance’s 24-hour anti-ageing formula works around the clock to ensure that your skin looks healthy and radiant all the time.

Each pack comes with capsules for both day and night use. The ingredients for the day and night capsules are different, so you can take both capsules together to save time. It’s great for busy ladies who are constantly on the go, juggling between work, family and friends.

When both day and night capsules are taken in combination, Blackmores Radiance will:

  • Reduce fine lines/wrinkles and tighten pores
  • Decease premature ageing effects of sun damage
  • Visibly reduce uneven pigmentation and skin tone after 12 weeks
  • Increase skin moisture and hydration
  • Enhance skin elasticity
  • Maintain integrity and structure of the skin
  • Assist with collagen production, skin regeneration and renewal
I started taking the supplement just two weeks ago and already, my friends have commented that my skin is glowing! I also feel that my skin feels more supple and my cheeks have a natural flush even when I don’t have any blusher on.

I have been leading a very hectic lifestyle since I got back to Singapore, with barely 6 hours of sleep everyday and I don’t use much make-up on my face (I only use eye makeup and a touch of blusher), so Blackmores Radiance has got to be the only reason why my skin is looking good!


Originally, I intended to blog about Blackmores Radiance only after finishing both packs, but the effects after 2 weeks and comments from friends made me so excited, I thought I should quickly share this information with my readers so all you lovely ladies can go get this fabulous skin-loving supplement for yourself too!


For those of you who are inerested, it retails at S$123 for a box of 56 capsules (28 day and 28 night) and is available at all leading pharmacies.

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Preppy Polka Dots

April 5, 2012 by Regina Chow No Comments

The title says it all. Small polka dots juxtaposed against big polka dots sounds like overkill but I’m glad the combination turned out fine.

I picked them out randomly when I was in a hurry to get out of the house as I was running late for an appointment. I know this sounds rather dumb but it was a momentous occasion for me as it was my first time driving in a long time and I decided to throw myself at the deepest end of the pool by heading to the heart of the city, Orchard Road, on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Traffic was horrendous, to say the least, but I made it to Paragon safely and convinced (actually I pleaded with him) the valet to park my car after he turned away the other 3-4 cars in front of me (valet was supposedly full). πŸ˜› You can’t imagine how grateful I was!

Anyway, back to the outfit. LOL. The cardigan was a bargain I snagged from City Plaza. It’s made of relatively thick knit material. I especially love the scallop polka dot collar which screams vintage preppy.


The polka dot skorts were from Bangkok. I love wearing swing skirts but when the wind blows, uh oh…that’s it. Skorts are the panacea to the problem! Even when it flies up when the wind blows, the attached shorts will ensure that there wouldn’t be any upskirt moments. How convenient!
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Franz Liszt Museum

April 4, 2012 by Regina Chow No Comments


The Franz Liszt Museum in Budapest showcases the beautiful single-story apartment that the composer lived in during the last 5 years of his life. Besides his pianos, you’ll also find manuscripts of his compositions, his pictures and several of his personal artifacts.

I was excited to visit this museum because Franz Liszt is another one of my favourite composers. Not only was he one of the best-looking composers of his time (haha!), his most famous work, Liebestraum, won the hearts of many, including that of yours truly.


The building which housed his apartment has since been converted into a music academy as well as a venue for concerts. It’s a must-go attraction for classical music lovers. πŸ˜‰

Before this post comes to an end, I’m going to leave you with a video of Liebestraum performed by Evgeny Kissin. It’s a little dreamy, somewhat melancholic but oh so very beautiful.

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Budapest Castle District

April 3, 2012 by Regina Chow No Comments

The Budapest Castle District is a World Heritage Site deeply steeped in history. It is located across the river in the district of Buda and is home to a castle, museums, cafes and spectacular views of the Danube river and the Pest district in its full glory.

We arrived here by bus and took our time to walk around the vicinity. The tranquility and beauty of the Castle District has a calming effect which invigorates your senses and puts your mind at ease.

When your legs threaten to give way, you can always find a cafe and while your time away. It’s the perfect way to spend a leisurely afternoon!

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Night View of Budapest

April 2, 2012 by Regina Chow 1 Comment
Back to blogging about Europe and Budapest in particular. I can’t begin to tell you how much I love Budapest, especially at night.

Then night view is breath-taking and completely out of this world. Just look at the golden glow from the lighted buildings and streetlights which resemble twinkling stars and gleaming jewels.

JW and I stood across the river for a good half an hour just to take in the panoramic view of the magical city. You would too, if you were there. πŸ˜‰

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Hi! My name is Regina and I am a style, beauty and travel enthusiast who enjoys writing, photography and letting my creative juices flow.

My blogging journey has been nothing short of exciting. I was recently named the winner of Her World Magazine’s Estee Lauder Style Superstar Awards 2016. My blog was also awarded Best Fashion Blog (Grand Winner) at the Singapore Blog Awards 2014. The year before that, it won Best Online Shopping Blog at the Singapore Blog Awards 2013.

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