August 2015 – Regina Chow

Fashion, Uncategorized

Get Rakuten Cashback and Promo Codes with Shopback

August 26, 2015 by Regina Chow No Comments

Online shopping is so popular these days that it has become part and parcel of our lives. I buy everything that I want online without having to step out of the front door, and I love unwrapping the items when they arrive at my doorstep. I always feel like a kid in a candy store and I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels such inexplicable joy.

And the joy only gets magnified when you snag a good deal through promo codes online. Promo codes aside, did you know that you could also get cashback when you shop online via websites like Shopback? I first read about Shopback when it was featured on Yahoo and Cosmopolitan previously and it is true that you can get the latest fashion deals and offers here.

Shopback teams up with your favourite online retailers such as Zalora, Rakuten, Taobao and Asos so that you can get cashback credited to your account simply by shopping.

Yes, real hard cash and not store credits.

Here’s how it works:

Take Singapore-based Japanese retailer Rakuten for example. Did you know that you will receive 5% cashback when you make a purchase at Rakuten via Shopback? With Shopback, you can get the best Rakuten cashback and promo codes.

I have been eyeing these Japanese snacks/gift sets on Rakuten and with the 5% cashback, I see no reason why I should hesitate any longer. If you are a fan of Japanese snacks, you would probably know that most of these popular snacks are exclusive to Japan and hard to come by in Singapore.

Now, Rakuten is just one of the many online retailers that Shopback has tied up with. You can even get cashback when you shop on Taobao and find out more about the latest Groupon deals and promo codes from Shopback.They have been featured in both Cosmopolitan and Yahoo previously

The next time you decide to go online shopping, remember to check out Shopback too for the best cashback deals. Finally, we don’t have to wait for the next sale to start shopping!

Fashion, Uncategorized

Fashion: Styling The Vest (Minimalist Look)

August 25, 2015 by Regina Chow No Comments

Vests are my favourite outerwear as they make layering possible in our humid climate. Cardigans and jackets may be stylish but are best reserved for the cinemas, official work meetings or freezing lecture theatres, unless of course you think sweating buckets can help you to lose weight.

How do you style a vest? There are many ways to style it as it is very versatile and goes well with shorts, skirts, pants and even dresses. In fact, adding interest to a casual outfit has never been easier with a trusty vest.

I picked up this long flowy white vest from Topshop when I was shopping in London and to tell you the truth, I have been working this vest really hard as it hasn’t had time to sit in my wardrobe for more than a couple of days. I am convinced that it is a worthwhile wardrobe investment and today, I’ll show you two ways to style this wardrobe workhorse.

Styling the Vest with Jeans/Pants

With so many errands to run on a daily basis, my preferred ensemble these days comprises a comfy tank top and jeans paired with sneakers. The tank top and jeans combination is a full-proof combo but it can get a tad boring. Throw on a vest to shake things up a little and watch as your outfit transforms right before your eyes!

Tank top from Mphosis

Jeans from Frame Denim (Shopbop)

Vest from Topshop

Shoes from Adidas

Bag from Givenchy

Styling The Vest with Dresses

If you prefer a dressier look, try styling the vest with a dress (pun unintended). I like my white vest with classic black dresses as it instantly jazzes up the otherwise plain outfit.

These photos were taken when I was down with a bad flu in Copenhagen. I looked pale as a sheet but the warmth of the sun and the dose of white put some colour back in my cheeks. I would have looked far worse if I was clad in an all-black dress without my white vest.

Dress from Acne Studios

Vest from Topshop

Sunglasses from Marc by Marc Jacobs

Now, I am sure it is not hard to see why vests are fast becoming my wardrobe staples.The key to styling vests is to pair them up with simple, basic everyday pieces. I have been falling back on sleeveless dresses and tank tops but vests complement long sleeve tops and sweaters too.

I promise this wouldn’t be the last time that you’ll see of my vests in this space as I’m about to experience autumn and winter in a foreign land this year. More updates on that in time to come, but meanwhile, have a great week ahead!

Fashion, Uncategorized

Fashion: 10 instances of Kpop Stars’ Cardigan Obsession

August 18, 2015 by Regina Chow 1 Comment

Love it or hate it, the preppy hipster look is a
major trend and cardigans play an important role in completing this look.

Thanks to the rise of modern British aesthetics,
and the revival of the preppy look first popularised in the early 1900s, cardigans
are receiving new-found appreciation among the younger demographic, and
particularly among the boys. Yes, for the first time ever, I will be sharing
some looks that the boys can relate to. After all, fashion is not only for the
fairer sex, and I am secretly hoping that my hubby will be able to pick up a
tip or two from this post too (oops, looks like that it’s no longer a secret)!

For the ladies, cardigans used to be regarded as
boring granny clothes. But with the explosion of prints and cuts these days,
cardigans are anything but boring. Just take a cue from the K-pop artists who
are unafraid to experiment with the wildest prints and designs. Sure, there are
hits and misses, but they have definitely made the humble old cardigan come
alive again.

You could break all the rules and wear cardigans the K-pop way, but first let’s review
the good, the bad, and the ugly.

1. Donghae

Super Junior’s baby-faced looker Donghae looks
impossibly adorable in this collegiate outfit, complete with a bow-tie and geek
glasses.

2. Nichkhun

Speaking of baby-face, here’s another one who does
not seem to age. 2PM’s Nichkhun does college cool for South Korean fashion
label Basic House with boat shoes, stripes and a bright cardigan.

3. Kyuhyun

Taking a leaf from his hyung‘s book,
Super Junior’s Kyuhyun does the bow-tie and cardigan look too, this time with a
mustard-coloured cardigan that brightens up the talk show he is co-hosting.

4. Park Bom

2NE1’s four-dimensional (code word for kooky)
powerhouse singer, Park Bom, looks right at home in her ice-cream printed
cotton cardigan. I am sure that you would agree that this cardigan is as
whimsical as her personality.

5. Shinee

Shinee looks ready for the eggnog and log cakes in
this colour-coordinated getup that involves scarves, beanies and, yes,
cardigans.

6. Shinee

Boy, they sure are fond of cardigans in a multitude
of colours and prints.

7. Minho

Here’s another instance of Shinee – this time just
the “visual” of the group, Minho – showing some love for the
cardigan. Unfortunately, he looks like a rejected Christmas tree or a child’s
failed art project.

8. G-Dragon

Dubbed South Korea’s most stylish dresser, Big
Bang’s leader G-Dragon manages to pull off a punk look even with a muted grey
cashmere cardigan from Thom Browne.

9. Jessica

Girls Generation’s Jessica does mixed prints right
with a slouchy knit cardigan and printed dress. Those brown ankle booties complete
the laidback vibe of the outfit.

10. Tiffany

Like her fellow member, Girls Generations’ Tiffany
rocks a printed cardi. The bright scarlet print on her oversized cardigan makes
for a majestic airport entrance. Plus, it totally goes with her hair.

Well, I did warn you there were hits and misses
(I’m still scarred by Minho’s awful cardigan), but at least they’re not afraid
to give it a try!

Now, which look is your favourite?

Beauty, Uncategorized

Beauty: Beautiful.Me – eShopping Club for your favourite beauty brands

August 17, 2015 by Regina Chow No Comments

Have you heard of Beautiful.Me?

Home to 300 top brands in the beauty, body and baby industry at prices that are way below retail, Beautiful.Me is the new kid on the block that is set to revolutionize your shopping experience.

SKII, Avene, 3CE, Laneige, L’Oreal, NYX, OPI and the list goes on – you name it, they have it, at much lower prices and delivered right to your doorstep.

Doesn’t that sound amazing?

No more shopping bags and no more waiting for the next big sale before going shopping!

How is Beautiful.Me different from other e-retailers? How will I benefit from it?

Incredible cost savings, that’s what you’ll stand to gain. Plus, you get paid to shop too! In other words, we can finally have our cake and eat it.

Beautiful.Me is a members-only online shopping portal that offers all your favourite brands at special members’ prices that start much lower. The concept is similar to that of Costco and Walmart’s Sam Club in the US, where members get huge cost savings when they shop for groceries.

With Beautiful.Me, you get to enjoy cost savings when you shop for your favourite beauty, body and baby products simply by joining as a member.

Here are some other perks that you’ll enjoy:

Reward points with every purchase,
which you can redeem for free samples, product trials and gifts. No minimum purchase is required!

Exclusive Flash Deals, Group Buys and Daily Deals to help you to save even more

Unlock cash rebates and rewards when you share your purchases on social media, write a review or refer friends!

Beautiful.Me adopts a “profit-less” pricing model, meaning to say that only a small markup is applied to the products sold. By cutting out retail inefficiencies such as rental cost and related expenses, the cost savings are passed on to consumers like you and me!

Membership Fees

To cover basic expenses, it charges an annual membership fee of S$49, which is backed by a 200% Satisfaction Guarantee.

What does that mean?

If you don’t save more than double the amount paid for your membership, Beautiful.Me will refund you the difference at the end of the year! Isn’t that good news? You have nothing to lose really.

Free 6-Month Membership at Beautiful.Me (If you sign up now!!)

And I have even better news for you! From now till 26 August, before its official launch, click here to sign up and you’ll enjoy free membership at Beautiful.Me for 6 months!

It doesn’t just stop here. You can automatically extend your membership to 12 months for free (and early access) by recommending 5 friends to sign up.

Oh and remember I mentioned that you’ll get paid as well? When you refer 10 friends, you’ll be rewarded with a share of up to S$800,000 in cash rebates! The more friends you refer, the more rewards you unlock!

Good things ought to be shared, especially when excellent deals and massive discounts are in the picture. I have already referred some of my friends (you know who you are) so that we can all start saving together.

You can start saving too by signing up at Beautiful.Me today. Let’s lend a helping hand to one another (and our pockets) in our quest for beauty!

Get Rakuten Cashback and Promo Codes with Shopback

Fashion: Styling The Vest (Minimalist Look)

Fashion: 10 instances of Kpop Stars’ Cardigan Obsession

Beauty: Beautiful.Me – eShopping Club for your favourite beauty brands

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