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Zoukout 2011

December 19, 2011 by Regina Chow No Comments

Truth be told, I’ve never been to Zoukout in my life because I’ve never found outdoor parties very appealing. Horror stories about the rowdy crowds and molesters at Zoukout year after year never failed to deter me too. That was the main reason why we were all dressed very conservatively. πŸ˜›

However, I thought I should attend Zoukout at least once in my lifetime, just for the experience, and I did just that this year! All of us got to attend Zoukout together thanks to Jun!

We spent most of our time hiding at the Singtel tent as Jun had to entertain her client. Of course, it helped that there was a free flow of alcohol before 11pm. The Singtel babes also gave out cute little torch rings which we wore on our fingers and toes!

We had so many rounds of beer and hard liquor that Yitian and JW were already delirious and high before Kaykay and Eric arrived (the group pic below is taken from Eric’s blog). JW even performed some breakdancing moves thrice in a row! Haha but he was so drunk he only remembered doing it once! He didn’t even recall taking this group shot below. -_-“”

We went from tent to tent, jiving to tunes of yesteryear (there was a mambo tent playing retro hits such as YMCA and the likes) and house music. The maddening crowd drove us crazy as we literally had to squeeze past sweaty bodies just to get from one tent to another.

Anyhow, the happy drunkards, JW and Yitian, kept us perpetually entertained throughout the night. By midnight, they were smiling away and talking nonsense.

Yitian kept telling JW that he had to take good care of me because I’m a good friend of hers. JW, on the other hand, kept insisting he wasn’t drunk and stood as straight as he could, chest out and all. At the end of the night, he shone one of the torch rings into Karen’s eyes before running away and laughing his head off. But, when I asked him about it the next day, he claimed he had absolutely no recollection of it at all! Such audacity!

After partying for a couple of hours, we finally called it quits at 3a.m. to fill our growling tummies. By then, the roads leading to the carpark were strewn with drunk bodies and JW had morphed into a Merlion.

For my overseas readers, the term “Merlion” has two meanings. The first connotation refers to our national Mascot, a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Here’s what it looks like along the Singapore River:

The second connotation of the term “Merlion”, based on the Singlish Dictionary, refers to a person who vomits after excessive drinking. I guess you can tell where the similarity lies from the picture above. LOL I hope you found this tidbit of information useful!

Besides JW, there were lots of other merlions at Zoukout, but thank goodness we left way before the party ended at 8a.m. the following morning. It was great fun hanging out together and laughing at the drunks in our group, but I think most of us will not be returning to Zoukout in the near future! Give us air-conditioned, posh clubs anytime! πŸ˜‰

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Eclectic Mix

December 19, 2011 by Regina Chow 4 Comments
Detachable collar from Bugis
Socks from Topshop
Leather belt from thesaladshop, Haji Lane
Dress (gift from Lyndie) from Bangkok

Fashion magazines often tell us that in order to look good, an outfit should comprise not more than 3 colours. That’s fashion rule #1. However, I’m never one who goes by the book. As long as integrity is not compromised, I believe there are different ways to attain the same goal and rules aside, pushing boundaries often results in unexpected outcomes. You know what they say about going down the path less travelled. Pleasant surprises await. πŸ˜‰

So here you have it. I went amok with colours in this outfit post. In this ensemble, you’ll see a kaleidoscope of colours, namely beige, brown, different shades of green, red, blue, pink and black.

What was I thinking?! Haha I was rather pleased with the final result though. What do you think?

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Yuletide with Eternity Loft

December 17, 2011 by Regina Chow No Comments
Earlier this month, I had an enjoyable photo shoot with Eternity Loft, where I was greeted to a collection of delectable apparel in flattering styles and beautiful colours.
Here’s a sneak peek of the two designs that will be coming your way soon:

I was pleasantly surprised by the excellent workmanship and quality material of the apparel as they certainly surpass that of many blogshops. They are very affordable too, so there’s absolutely no need to break the bank to look presentable!

Now, let’s take a closer look at the dress, shall we?


This gorgeous dress is made of the softest chiffon. In fact, I was gushing at how soft and luxurious it felt against my skin! The dress also comes in 4 colours – black, blue, pink and lilac.


The beauty of the dress lies in its simplicity. Subtle details like the pleated front and capped sleeves add interest and femininity to the ensemble. It’s a wonderful wardrobe staple as you can easily dress it up for work and functions or dress it down for shopping and afternoon tea with girlfriends.

Next up, let’s take a look at this chic ruffled top. Words can’t express how much I adore this top, so I’ll let the pictures do the talking!

I love the ingenious juxtaposition of the sharp collar with soft, feminine ruffles. There are so many ways to wear this preppy chic top. Tuck it into your shorts for a casual day out or wear it with a flowy skirt for a date. πŸ˜‰

There’s a Christmas collection coming up next on Eternity Loft!

For updates on their latest collections, do add them on Facebook here!

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Happy 1st Birthday to Leo!

December 16, 2011 by Regina Chow No Comments
We attended Leo’s 1st birthday celebration at Island Country Club last week, just 2 days after my birthday. He’s the most adorable baby boy I know and he never fails to brighten up my day!

In celebration of his first birthday, Sushi and Daryl organized a grand party for family and friends. There was an abundance of food, balloons, presents and laughter! Check out the birthday cake (top left). Silly me mistook it for party props initially because it looks too perfect to be eaten!

Leo was his usual happy self that day, always easily entertained by everything around him. He hardly throws tantrums and always seems to be at his best behaviour. πŸ˜‰

Happy Birthday Leo! May you always be blessed with happiness, health and lots of love from everyone around you always!

Finally, here’s what I wore to Leo’s party:

Sequin Top from Bangkok
Tulle skirt from Far East Plaza
Bow platforms from Bugis Village

If you like this outfit, do hype it on Lookbook! πŸ™‚

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Curious Sights in Cesky Krumlov

December 12, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

You may recall that I blogged about Cesky Krumlov a while back, under I left my heart in Cesky Krumlov. Cesky Krumlov may just be a small town in Czech Republic, but not only is the scenery captivating beyond words, there are also some very interesting sights to behold.
We visited the Mirror Labyrinth, which is essentially a maze lined with mirrors. This temporary exhibition has the largest number of mirrors in Europe and is designed to give you the illusion of indefinite corridors.

It was exhilarating and nerve-wrecking at the same time because it was virtually impossible for us to find our way out! We almost bumped into the mirrors and killed ourselves on several occasions, so it’s really important to put your hands in front of you as you walk!

After we got out of the maze relatively unscathed, we ventured upstairs to view the distorting mirrors! Doesn’t JW look like one of the characters in the cartoon “The Incredibles” with his huge-ass head and tiny body? LOL!

OMG..check out my fat legs!!! These are my legs at their stumpiest! We look like hobbits from Lord of the Rings right?

After laughing at our ridiculous images, we moved on to the Museum of Torture. It felt like we were thrown from Heaven to Hell instantly. All the funny images that we encountered vanished as we descended into a dark, musky dungeon where instruments of torture awaited us.

Deep down below in the pitch dark chamber lay torture instruments such as the witches’ chair, knuckle cruncher and other unimaginable equipment used during them medieval ages. The walls were icy cold and you could hear water trickling, combined with the horrific screams of witches burning in a corner. It sent shivers down our spine!

As if to tell us our nightmare hadn’t ended, we returned to our hotel only to see everyone dressed in medieval costumes! Goodness, they looked like ghosts! Haha but we realised soon enough that they were just guests as they were all Asians. πŸ˜›


Plus, there was one knight in shining armour who came to our rescue!


Haha, he’s one of the many statues that the hotel placed around the lobby. He looks kinda creepy up close actually. :S

Both the Museum of Torture and the hotel are perfect locations for haunted houses during Halloween! You don’t even need props! Speaking of which, it’s time I start sorting out those Halloween pictures! You’ll see them in time to come I promise. πŸ™‚

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My Actual Birthday

December 11, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments
My actual birthday was spent chatting with JW over unpretentious, leisurely meals at Jack’s Place (his favourite) and Fish Mart Sakuraya. We also caught Already Famous, the local production directed by Michelle Chong. The movie was a little one-dimensional but it was quite hilarious all the same. Parties and gatherings aside, I love spending quality time with my other half and it was the perfect way to spend my birthday! πŸ™‚

And now, for my birthday suit (haha don’t get the wrong idea please). I love plaids and the English schoolgirl look that’s so prevalent in Japanese fall/winter fashion magazines this year. It’s so adorable!

Outfit from Dip Drops

Socks from Topshop

Hair bow from Korea

If you like this outfit, do hype it on lookbook below too. πŸ˜‰

Have a good week ahead!

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Early Birthday Celebration

December 11, 2011 by Regina Chow No Comments
JW organized a surprise birthday gathering for me at Leonardo’s Place the weekend before my actual birthday. He was coordinating with my friends secretly over facebook just a couple of days before and they were all so spontaneous!

It was also funny how my friends told me they were busy “running errands” that Sunday, which was quite out of the ordinary. I even told JW I suspected they were out buying my birthday gift. So thick-skinned of me but I was spot on! Haha yay, I have another pair of earrings to add on to my collection now!

I wasn’t really expecting a birthday celebration though, so being lazy on a Sunday evening, I didn’t bother to dress up. I couldn’t even be bothered to do my hair, hence I clipped it up rather haphazardly before darting out of the house. LOL. You can imagine my surprise when I saw my friends all glammed up at the restaurant! Jun even paid extra attention to her make-up because we often tease her about how her make-up never does show up on her face. πŸ˜›

I had an amazing time in the company of good friends, good food and my newly minted photographer! Without any hesitation, JW quickly assumed the role of the photographer for the evening, capturing all our picture perfect (and also imperfect) moments. I especially love all the candid shots below, where we were laughing our heads off because the candle looked a little erm….vulgar, and my dear smoker friends couldn’t find a lighter (of all things?!) to light my candle!

Sushi and Daryl were so sweet! They knew that I loveeeee the durian cake at One Bakers World and JW loves their chocolate cake to death, so they specially made a birthday cake with 2 flavours – durian and chocolate! I was so touched!

Little Leo was there to celebrate my birthday too, putting a smile to our faces with his cute antics and crazy laughter. Everyone wanted a piece of him! The cutie pie’s birthday is just 2 days after mine, and we all celebrated his 1st birthday just yesterday, before Zoukout 2011. πŸ˜‰ More of that in a bit!

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Costume Party at Lucky 13

December 9, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments
Last weekend, a group of us attended a fancy costume party at Lucky 13, a Miami-styled diner/bar/club that opened its doors to the public recently.

Sebastian, Xing, Melva and Alex (aka Shrek) were very serious about dressing up. Karen and I almost didn’t want to dress up, but thankfully we decided to put on our poufy skirts to masquerade as cosplayers or we would have looked so out of place! It felt almost like Halloween all over again. πŸ˜‰

We were all very amused by Alex’s Shrek costume and wasted no time in taking turns to play with his humungous Shrek gloves. He claimed the Shrek bodysuit in his size had already been loaned out by the time he reached the costume shop, so he had no choice but to make do with Shrek’s head and hands. LOL.

Our drink for the night – Jaegerbomb. It made me physically tired but mentally awake till the next day, hence I swore I would never touch it again!

On the contrary, JW loves Jaegerbomb so much he intends to drink it at Zoukout this weekend. Did I mention he’s quite a character when he’s high? Everyone loves him when he’s high on alcohol. He even takes better photos! Haha!


Besides Jaegerbombs, we had photo bombs too. Do you see 2 zombies behind us? πŸ˜›

Here’re our outfits for the night, taken by JW when he was high and thus very enthusiastic about photography (not that I’m complaining!).



Have a good weekend!

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a3 Bistro & Bar

December 6, 2011 by Regina Chow 4 Comments

It’s my birthday tomorrow but I received my birthday present from JW in advance this year! Many of my girlfriends find the gift very unromantic, but I’ve been wanting to get a DSLR camera for the longest time, and so that was exactly what I got from JW!

The camera comes with my very own photographer too. No prizes for guessing who. Just to clarify, he readily assumed the role on his own. No force or manipulation on my part. πŸ˜›

We tested out the camera at a3 Bistro & Bar, where we had lunch on Saturday. It’s located along Bukit Timah Road, just beside Smokin Frogs. The spaghetti with tandoori chicken wrapped in banana leaf is highly recommended by my sis-in-law. The dish is so unique and flavourful, it makes me salivate just by looking at the photo below. Totally drool-worthy, isn’t it?

The barbecued chicken pizza is unforgettable too! The fresh, well-marinated ingredients and thin crust hold the key to its amazing taste. We packed half of it home and when we had it for lunch the next day, we were pleasantly surprised that it still tasted just as fresh and delicious!

Address: 881 Bukit Timah Road
Tel: +65 6466 4130
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Get Ready for the Festive Season with ClubCouture!

December 4, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments
Christmas is just around the corner and as we’re busy buying Christmas presents for our loved ones, we’ve gotta prepare to dress up for the parties coming our way this season too!
I’m thankful that ClubCouture is always here to save the day with its extensive collection of dresses for all occasions.

I generally prefer sweet, floral dresses for casual parties, and the floral printed chiffon dress is the perfect dress for me!


The best part is, it’s currently on sale at only S$15 here. What a steal!

For more formal occasions, such as parties or weddings, I prefer sophisticated outfits that add a touch of glamour without going over the top.

I especially love toga dresses like this draped one-shoulder dress. Don’t you think it is elegance personified? πŸ™‚

I paired the dress with a clutch from ClubCouture as well, but it’s already out of stock! If there’s anything you fancy, do be fast because ClubCouture’s items always run out very quickly.

Here’s another one of my favourite toga dresses from ClubCouture. It fits like a dream and the pleats add a unique twist to the pinkish beige bodice.



Again, this dress was snapped up instantly the moment it was launched. But, fret not! There’re other party dresses such as this one shoulder satin dress in purple.

Jewel tones are always great for the festive season, and this cut is fantastic for bringing out those curves without showing too much skin. πŸ˜‰

Oh and for all you lucky babes out there, ClubCouture is currently holding a sale on many items! Head on down to the sale section HERE!

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