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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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A Day in Tiong Bahru

December 1, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

Tiong Bahru holds fond memories for me as I grew up near Great World City, which is pretty close by. The old shophouses, the famous Tiong Bahru market, and the beautiful rows of pre-war conserved apartments are just some of the highlights of this estate. I can’t think of any other estate in Singapore with as much charm and character.
Of late, it has also morphed into an arty farty hangout with the mushrooming of design studios, art galleries and hip indie cafes. One of my favourite cafes is 40 hands and I absolutely love their tau sa pau (i.e. red bean paste bun)!! Some new cafes include Drips cafe (haven’t checked it out yet) and The Orange Thimble, which I visited recently when I popped by Lyndie’s place.


The food is a little pricey for the portions, especially when compared to 40 hands, but I like the lychee martini ice-cream here. Very unique and refreshing.


Thereafter, we packed a couple of tau sa paus from 40 hands and adjourned to Lyndie’s place for a tΓͺte-Γ -tΓͺte.

I’ve always admired the interior decor of Lyndie’s ground floor apartment. It is tastefully designed with mid-20th century pieces complemented by a dash of pop art.


My favourite of the lot are these original artwork by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. If they look familiar to you, you probably might have seen these happy flowers on Louis Vuitton bags some seasons back. πŸ˜‰



The apartment also has a sunroof in the kitchen. Perfect for basking in natural light in the day and star-gazing at night.


In the evening, my family joined me at Tiong Bahru for dinner at Ting Heng Seafood before my brother left for BooksActually at Yong Siak Street to attend one of their talks. My brother loves writing and BooksActually’s talks have provided him much inspiration to pursue his dreams.


Speaking of which, my bro recently wrote a movie review on Midnight in Paris here. It’s such a delightful film with witty dialogues, magical sights of Paris and insights into the lives of esteemed authors during the golden age. Do read it if you’ve time! πŸ˜‰

Have a great weekend ahead! If you haven’t thought of what to do this weekend, perhaps you could head on down to Tiong Bahru!

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My Collection of Hair Bows

November 29, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments
I’ve been infatuated with hair bows for a long time, so I thought I’ll share my collection of hair bows today and do a quick stock take while I’m at it. πŸ˜‰

These are my favourite bows to date. Most of these bows are from Korea (they can be found at Far East Plaza too), a handful are from Hong Kong and some are gifts. πŸ˜‰

I think I have a couple more hiding in an inconspicuous corner of my dressing table, but I’m still constantly on the lookout for new bows!

I’m actually quite, quite appalled that I’ve so many pink and white ones… it’s really getting out of hand! I’m thinking of adding on some blue and yellow bows to my collection, but so far nothing has caught my fancy yet.

What about you? Do you like bows too? If so, where do you get yours from? πŸ˜€

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La Senza’s Sexiest X’mas Party & Fashion Show

November 28, 2011 by Regina Chow 4 Comments
It’s that time of the year again! Dazzling Christmas light-up along Orchard Road and beautiful decorations prominently displayed outside shopping malls with Christmas carols playing in the background signal that it’s time for Christmas parties!

Karen, JW and I attended the La Senza Sexiest X’mas Party & Fashion Show recently, thanks to Stacie. πŸ˜‰ It was yet another feast for the eyes, as with all lingerie parties.

The highlight of the evening was the fashion show, where models sashayed down the runway in sensual, titillating lingerie, much to every man’s delight.

La Senza’s Christmas collection is so adorable! I love the cute little fur-trimmed baby doll sets paired with Santa’s hat and candy canes. Lolitas ahoy!

Woohoo..the male host was grinning from ear to ear in the company of the sexy, cleavage-baring ladies on stage.

As it was a Thursday night, most of the guests came from work and weren’t exactly dressed to the party theme. Since I came from home, I had no excuse not to dress up! Karen rushed down from work too, but she was in a festive red dress that’s still in tune with the Christmas mood. πŸ˜€

Pink corset from Far East Plaza

Black & Gold tulle skirt from Snidel, Japan

Hairband from Korea

Black Loewe Amazona bag


Didn’t manage to take a picture with dear Stacie, but I’m sure we’ll have other opportunities soon. We’ve to catch up soon babe! πŸ™‚
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Longines Singapore Gold Cup

November 24, 2011 by Regina Chow 4 Comments
I had the opportunity to attend the Longines Singapore Gold Cup with Karen at the invitation of the Singapore Turf Club recently. It was an afternoon of glitz and glamour, coupled with adrenalin-pumping action!

The Guest-of-Honour, President Tony Tan, graced the event, alongside famous Hong Kong actor/singer and Longines Ambassador of Elegance, Aaron Kwok. We were all eagerly awaiting Aaron Kwok’s arrival at the marquee but our hopes were dashed as the heavy rain stopped him from walking over from the VVIP area.

Oh well, at least you get a glimpse of the official photos. πŸ˜‰

Through this event, a total amount of S$241,136 was raised for Chaoyang School, one of the social service programmes supported by Community Chest. To be able to raise funds and have fun at the same time is definitely no mean feat!

There was also a best dressed contest, which Karen and I were selected to participate in together with some of the other lovely ladies at my table.

Here’s what I wore that day:

Rosette Dress from H&M
Pearl necklace from Chanel
Suede pumps from Salvatore Ferragamo
Fascinator from Hong Kong

Everyone was dressed to the nines, and to say it was a feast for the eyes is probably an understatement. Here’re all the gorgeous ladies at my table, including our pretty and bubbly organizer from the Singapore Turf Club, Jessie!

We may not have had the chance to meet Aaron Kwok, but we did get to meet local celebrities Irene Ang and Rebecca Tan. Loved their knee high boots and chic blazers. Didn’t they look ready to take over the reins of the horses? πŸ™‚

Although it was raining half the time when we were at the turf club, the heavy downpour didn’t dampen our spirits. Before long, we were out enjoying the invigorating fresh air while watching the races.
Little did we know we were in for so many unexpected surprises! Due to the weather, many of the popular horses didn’t perform as well in the races. In comparison, the dark horses seemed to excel beyond expectations! But I guess that’s where the fun lies. It wouldn’t be as thrilling to watch if you could have easily guessed the winning horses!

In between races, we also had fun chatting and camwhoring with our newly made friends. Many of the photos here were taken by fellow blogger, William, who takes such amazing photos that Karen and I decided not to trouble ourselves with our own cameras.

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All in all, we had an enjoyable time in the company of good food, exhilarating races and most importantly, new friends!

*Most of the photos here are courtesy of the Singapore Turf Club and fellow guests. πŸ˜‰

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Schoolgirl vs Granny

November 20, 2011 by Regina Chow No Comments
I chanced upon Dip Drops, a Japanese label that Isetan carries, and went a little crazy over the vintage preppy style this season.

If you like this outfit, please hype it on lookbook by clicking the hype button above. πŸ™‚

The blouse (which by the way has the cutest coffee bean motifs) and the skirt with suspenders come as a set. This set comes in black and white too, but I was attracted to the orangey brown and teal hues as they seem to complement each other so well.

What I like about this ensemble is that I can always mix and match the blouse and skirt separately, with other wardrobe staples!

I also got myself a burgundy boxy leather sling bag that doubles up as a clutch. I like the vintage design and the excellent workmanship of the bag.

It’s so difficult to find well-made bags these days, unless you’re talking about designer bags, so I was pretty happy with this purchase. πŸ˜‰


Erm, I got myself a pair of suede booties too. The bows just made them totally irresistible.

This is probably my first time being all decked out from head to toe in items from just one label alone. I usually prefer to put together items from various labels but somehow, these just matched perfectly!

The only thing I lacked was a pair of geeky spectacle frames, which I totally forgot to put on before leaving the house. Silly me!

I’m sorry I’ve been a little slow at replying comments lately. Phew, I finally replied all the comments for the past week! So many things have been happening..some bad, some good, and I just need time to settle down.

My dad had a virus infection in his right ear which affected his hearing. There’s no guarantee that his hearing will come back completely, if any at all, so we’re all keeping our fingers crossed. πŸ™ Please pray for him ok?

On a lighter note, I also came across a new work opportunity recently, which I’m very grateful for as I can work with the people I love. πŸ™‚

Have a great week ahead!

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Dolly Dearest

November 19, 2011 by Regina Chow No Comments
Dolls always have the prettiest and most adorable clothes, don’t you think? Dainty details like cute little bows, lace and candy colours always come to mind when I think of dolls. This outfit here was entirely inspired by dolls, hence the title, Dolly Dearest. πŸ™‚

Lace dress c/o Pearlavish
Bow Heels from Bugis Village
Socks and bag from Hong Kong
Have a great weekend babes! πŸ˜‰ I’m gonna have to finish up some work later today, so please wish me all the best!
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Jewel Coffee

November 16, 2011 by Regina Chow No Comments
One early Saturday morning at 11a.m., 3 girls (Karen, Jun and I) decided to meet at Jewel Coffee for brunch.

Situated right at the heart of the CBD at One Shenton Way, Jewel Coffee has one of the best pancakes in Singapore, second only to Riders’ Cafe’s.

If you’re a pancake lover, you shouldn’t miss out on this one!

The pancakes here are very fluffy, and although they’re less thick that those at Riders, the rich buttery flavour makes up for its lack of height (hm..for some strange reason, it sounds like I’m referring to a person instead :P).

What I really like about the pancakes here is the whipped cream. It has a very light consistency and has just the right amount of sugar, definitely a perfect match for the pancakes.


Floral dress from Hong Kong

Wedges from Liz Lisa

Bow Satchel Bag from Miu Miu

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