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My Favourite Accessories & Shoes

January 20, 2012 by Regina Chow No Comments

Here are some of my current favourites!

The box that you’re seeing here is my new accessory box, painted and decorated by Yitian and myself! Our friends don’t think very much of it, but what matters is that it is beautiful in our eyes. πŸ˜›

Aren’t the rings cute? You can get both of them from Accessorize. I always have trouble finding rings that fit my tiny fingers, but the rings from Accessorize come in size XS and they fit me perfectly!

This pair of shoes looks like something that Carrie Bradshaw would wear. I love how it is dramatic, yet feminine, and beautiful, yet outrageous.

These are from a Korean shop called Angel at Far East Plaza, near the escalator on level 3, which is the same shop that I got all my transparent heels from. The transparent heels are superbly comfortable and so versatile, they can match practically everything in your wardrobe.

Now, which of these is your favourite? πŸ™‚

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Amelie Anne: Caitlin Dress

January 18, 2012 by Regina Chow No Comments
Amelie Anne is one of my favourite online shops because they manufacture quality, wearable pieces that can easily take you from day to night. The elegant, timeless designs ensure that you will never go out of style.

Take the Caitlin Dress (mine’s in Midnight Blue) for instance. Its minimalist design represents the acme of sophistication. The dress is made of a rayon/spandex blend, which feels silky smooth and very comfortable to the skin. Absolutely luxurious.

I dressed up the look by putting on an elaborate hairpiece, but otherwise, a long necklace could be the perfect accessory too.

One interesting aspect about this understated beauty is the back design. The strings can be tied to form a unique triangular cut-out behind. This accentuates your shoulders and is great for evening functions.


Alternatively, you could tie both strings together for a girly, casual look that’s fabulous for afternoon tea and a spot of shopping with your girlfriends.


Amelie Anne’s Caitlin Dress comes in 4 beautiful shades ranging from muted earthy tones to bright vermilion or yellow and the quintessential midnight blue. Head on down and take your pick now!
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A Walk Down Haji Lane

January 17, 2012 by Regina Chow 2 Comments


Haji Lane is one of my favourite haunts in Singapore.

Like Tiong Bahru, Haji Lane has a lot of character. I like to think of it as the more commercialized sister of Tiong Bahru because hoards of tourists and photography enthusiasts visit this street every weekend.


If you take a closer look at Haji Lane, you’ll notice that the shophouses of yesteryear emanate a beautiful old world charm that blends in seamlessly with modern additions such as brightly coloured gates, graffiti, eclectic fashion shops and hip indie cafes.


One of my favourite cafes is Pluck. Pluck also retails a treasure trove of unique ornaments, apparel, accessories, crockery and all things beautiful.


I’m addicted to ice-cream waffle at Pluck. It’s always sold out on weekends though, so do try to get there early.


They ran out of waffles the last time I went, so we settled for the ice-cream sandwich instead. It’s basically ice-cream sandwiched between 2 chocolate biscuits. Tastes yummy but I still prefer my waffles!


Besides Pluck, Soon Lee is a shop that I frequent, mainly to admire interesting pieces from Asian designers. I was so drawn to a pink tulle skirt I saw recently, but they were only left with L size. πŸ™

Still rummaging through the rack in search of the elusive size S skirt. ;P


Soon Lee stocks gorgeous accessories, bags and the most precious books too. I spotted quite a number of English and American classics which will not only be great reads but will also look magnificent on anyone’s bookshelf.


Now, who said Singapore was boring? Sometimes, we only have to look around us to discover beauty in our daily lives. πŸ™‚

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Year-end Feasting and Gatherings

January 17, 2012 by Regina Chow No Comments
The girls and I met up for late lunch at Greenwood Fish Market on a lazy Tuesday. Every Tuesday is oyster day at Greenwood Fish Market and with every main course, you’ll get to enjoy oysters at $1 each.

Look at how happy Yitian was! Yitian loves oysters so both of us gobbled up a dozen of them while waiting for Jun to arrive. Such gluttons we were. πŸ˜›

The fish mains are pretty good too. Servings are huge and the marinade is generally very flavourful. Yums!

For some strange reason, one of the waiters there thought that we were air stewardesses. Then, he kept asking if I was of Chinese descent before hazarding a guess that I was a Malay. LOL The last time I was mistaken for a Malay was in secondary school when I had really tanned skin from too much outdoor activities. What a hilarious and bizarre encounter!

That aside, I’ll probably still patronize the restaurant for its chillax ambience and delicious seafood. There’re several cafes in the vicinity where you can grab a cuppa coffee after lunch and relax as you people watch too!

Address:
No. 34 and 38 Greenwood Avenue
Singapore 289236
Tel: 6467 4950

After tea, I headed over to Nex mall with JW to meet up with our JC friends. We had so much fun reminiscing about our RJ days, including how we angered many teachers such as our Maths teacher who would throw chalk at us whenever we dozed off in class. I was the Maths rep, but instead of collecting assignments, I was usually busy handing out completed assignments for the rest to copy. Oh well, we were wayward teens, but we all turned out fine eventually, didn’t we?

As we were at the counter footing the bill, I noticed, to my utmost horror, that one of my JC friends had all 10 toes painted in different colours.

Ok that was not the most horrific part. The most mortifying part was……

This friend is a guy (3rd from the right in the group pic).

He claimed to have followed a group of friends to a nail salon and was subsequently persuaded to have his nails done too. As he figured this would probably be his first and last time at the nail salon, he decided to test out a myriad of colours. It’s funny how there appears to be some logic in his crappy explanation.

Oh…and check out those nude pink slippers.

He insisted they’re beige but hello…..


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ClubCouture’s Premium Range for Chinese New Year

January 16, 2012 by Regina Chow No Comments
ClubCouture has just unveiled a new collection of premium designs, so if you’re still scouting around for the perfect outfit this Chinese New Year, be sure to check them out!

The premium range is an exclusive collection of luxurious apparel with unparalleled workmanship and design. It is the epitome of class, sophistication and style.

If you’re looking for work wear, here are a couple of choice pieces that you could consider, including:

1) layered dress in cream (leftmost),
2) sleeveless red colourblock dress (middle) and
3) grey peplum sheath (rightmost)

These flattering and versatile styles are absolutely perfect for the modern career woman. The feminine details and structured silhouettes lend an air of professionalism without compromising on elegance and grace.

For dinners and functions, I usually prefer sweeter, form-fitting designs such as these:

1) sweetheart bow dress (leftmost)
2) one shoulder pleated maxi dress (middle)
3) one shoulder banded bodycon (rightmost)

These stylish dresses are my definition of show-stopping. Anyone can instantly transform into the sweet girl-next-door, the sexy siren or the sophisticated city chick with these alluring dresses. Looking effortlessly chic has never been easier.

For a limited time only, ClubCouture is offering free next day delivery for all Singapore orders so all you ladies can get your CNY dresses in time. πŸ˜‰

Check out ClubCouture’s Premium collection for the full range of designs now!

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Through the Looking Glass

January 14, 2012 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

One fine day, I decided to throw on my geek spectacles just for a change. If you haven’t already realized, this outfit post is vastly different from the feminine ensembles that I usually put up. Sometimes I get bored of my dainty floral clothes and decide to go for a style that is totally not me, just for the kick of it.

Do I look like a school principal to you? Or erm… a grandma maybe? Haha.

Detachable collar from Bugis Village
Top and shorts from FEP
Bag from Dip Drops

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Office Christmas Party & Melben

January 14, 2012 by Regina Chow No Comments
I visited my ex-colleagues during their annual Christmas party last year! It was great catching up with them and we were so engrossed in our conversations that by the time we remembered to take photos, the office was almost empty! Speaking of which, it’s almost time for our next gathering! This time, I’ll remember to keep my camera handy at all times.

After that, I met my friends, Shihui, Yitian and Jun for dinner at our favourite seafood joint, Melben! If you haven’t tried the butter crab at Melben, please do yourself a favour and join in the queue one of these days ok? Besides the crab, the signature toufu is also extremely yummy! It literally melts in your mouth.

My first meal at Melben 2 years ago was a life-changing experience. I assure you there’ll be no turning back after your first time!

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Ristorante Da Valentino

January 12, 2012 by Regina Chow 2 Comments
I’ve always wanted to try out Ristorante Da Valentino after hearing all the rave reviews, so my sweet hubby surprised me with a dinner reservation on our wedding anniversary!

Situated along Jalan Bingka, the quaint little restaurant has long received accolades for its delectable Italian fare. We may live just a stone’s throw away, but securing a reservation is no mean feat.


I love the decor of the restaurant. The classic European decor and warm, friendly service put us at ease immediately and made us feel right at home. It reminded me of our Europe trips over the past 3 years where we’ll just chill out at cozy cafes and indulge in a cup of hot chocolate.

First up was fried mozzarella cheese with parma ham. It is slightly crispy on the outside but oozing with tender, cheesy goodness on the inside. To say that this dish is delicious is a major understatement!

For mains, I had the famous squid ink pasta with crab meat in tomata sauce. I was enamoured with the generous serving of succulent crab meat because I love crabs!

The squid ink pasta is infused with a creamy tomato sauce that binds all the different ingredients together to create a gastronomic explosion of flavours in your mouth. I can’t wait to devour it again!


JW went for the fish instead, which is relatively good, but definitely not as delish as the pasta. I gave him a tiny morsel of my dish and he immediately regretted his choice. πŸ˜›

The restaurant also offers a wide variety of desserts which are presented to you in a glass-encased trolley. The affable server recommended the chocolate crumble and creme brulee, so we decided to go with his recommendations. These are pretty yummy!


I’ve been raving about this restaurant to all my gfs and we’ll probably head back to try out the other pasta dishes and pizzas too! Can’t wait!


Address:
11 Jalan Bingka
Tel: 6462 0555

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Eternity Loft: Chinese New Year Collection

January 11, 2012 by Regina Chow No Comments
Are you all ready for Chinese New Year yet? πŸ˜‰ Spring cleaning aside, I’m sure all you ladies out there are on the lookout for the perfect outfits as well!

To help you along, I’m going to share with you some of my personal picks from Eternity Loft’s latest collection. These beautiful dresses come in vibrant colours and unique designs that will definitely blow your mind away.


On the top of my list is the Regine Tiered Dress. This alluring feminine number is my absolute favourite. The cascading chiffon tiers are bound to set anyone’s hearts aflutter.

Plus, it comes in sweet pastel shades to add to the demure factor. For those of you who prefer something bold and edgy, the electric blue version will do the job too!



My next favourite has got to be the Jennifer Buttoned Dress! I have always been a fan of peter pan collars because they soften the overall presentation of an outfit, bringing out the feminine grace and poise that every lady should possess.

I particularly adore the Marine and Tanzanite shades (as shown above). Spice up your wardrobe with these playful, fashion forward colours which add a cheerful vibe that is perfect for the upcoming Chinese New Year!

The subtler Puce and Slate Blue hues (shown below) are incredibly versatile without compromising on elegance. Not only are they suitable for the festive season, they can easily transform into work wear with a change of accessories and hairdo.

If you’re looking for a dress with some oriental elements (since it’s Chinese New Year afterall), I’m sure you’ll love the Keira High Collar Dress!

The charming skater dress comes with a high collar that is reminiscent of the traditional Cheongsum and is great for accentuating a slim, elegant neck and beautiful shoulders. Without a doubt, this lovely number is sophistication personified.

I am personally drawn to the Yellow Mustard and Nude Beige shades because they exude an inexplicable air of quiet confidence.

However, if you’re looking to add a dash of colour to your wardrobe and join in the festive cheer, the Red and Blue shades are splendid choices!


Be sure to check out Eternity Loft and pamper yourself this Chinese New Year!

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Glitter Parade

January 9, 2012 by Regina Chow 3 Comments
Christmas may be over, but that isn’t stopping me from adding glitter and neon brights in my outfits. I just collected my new booties and was in a hurry to put them on. That’s when I figured the easiest way to make them stand out is to dress in one colour from top to toe.

This style is a little edgier than what I’m used to, but girly elements have been retained nevertheless. Bows, lace and an A-line cut top are just some of them. Hope you like it!

Tweed glitter top

Crochet lace shorts from Bangkok

Clutch from Pleats Please by Issey Miyake

Close-up of my bow booties. Overdose of bows and cuteness!

Monday’s coming to an end, so I’m gonna grab myself a coke (my holy grail!) to reward myself! Have a great week ahead!

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