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TWG

November 22, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments

I’m taking a quick break from my Japan trip posts. πŸ˜‰

JW and I had tea at the newly opened TWG outlet at ION shortly after I returned from Japan. Although TWG is a Singapore company, they have such a huge assortment of tea that it leaves you spoilt for choice! The queue on weekends can be pretty horrendous, so if you want to try out this place, I’ll suggest that you go on weekdays instead.


We had tea and scones. I had Geisha Blossom tea while JW had Earl Grey Gentleman. I personally think that the tea is value for money as it comes in a gigantic pot. I think each of us had about 10 cups of tea! The scones are pretty average though. I prefer the ones at Royal Copenhagen anytime.


Here’s what I wore that day:

Skirt and bow belt were my new purchases from Snidel in Tokyo. The skirt comes with pretty embroidery and tulle lining. It was love at first sight for me. ;P

The clutch was also newly purchased from Pleats Please by Issey Miyake. I was totally mesmerized by the bold and innovative designs in their store at Tokyo Midtown.


The mesh of florescent colours and gem accents add a dash of fun and playfulness to the design, without compromising functionality.


JW, on the other hand, wore the new gecko choker that I got for him from Agnes B in Tokyo. I like that the colour of the choker blends in with his skin tone. It is so different from the usual black leather ones that I see around.

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More Shopping and Meiji Shrine

November 21, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments
In a paradise like Japan, there are always opportunities for feasting and shopping. To satiate our hunger before embarking on our next shopping spree, we had a simple fare of spaghetti and sandwiches at Cafe Amiti, tucked away in a cozy corner of the JR Shinjuku station.


Shinjuku is one of my favourite shopping spots in Japan, because you can find anything and everything here, from quaint boutiques to large departmental stores. My favourite shops, Snidel, Cecil Mcbee and US brand Kitson, can all be found at Lumine 2 at the JR Shinjuku Station.

I heard that Daikanyama is another fabulous place for shopping, especially if you like apparel from independent Japanese designers. Unfortunately for me, but fortunately for my pocket, we didn’t have enough time this round.

Later in the day, we ventured to Meiji Shrine, located right at the heart of Harajuku. The gate is where cosplayers usually gather on weekends. What a bizarre contrast against the traditional facade of the shrine! Though we didn’t manage to catch the cosplayers in action, that gives us another reason to revisit Japan. Strangely enough, one of my Japanese clients said that I bear a semblance to renowned cosplay idol, Nagakawa Shoko. While I am rather flattered, I certainly do not think we look alike. πŸ™‚

As you would also probably know by now, I am not particularly fond of shrines because:
1) I am a freethinker, and I believe that my destiny lies in my own hands. You reap what you sow.;
2) I was already greatly overwhelmed by all the shrines in Korea; and
3) I believe that spiritual satisfaction comes in different forms and need not be directly associated with religion. More importantly, we should always reflect upon our own actions and maintain a clear conscience.

Regardless, photo-taking was still a must. πŸ˜›




The evening was spent shopping at Shibuya, where I went crazy buying lingerie from Peach John at Shibuya 109. Most of the shops, including Peach John, could be found at Shinjuku though, but it was a pleasure trawling the neon lit streets, feeling the cold night breeze in our faces.


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Japan Day 2 – Ginza

November 14, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments
After our early breakfast, we slept from 8am to about 2pm before we left for Ginza again to meet up with Grace’s friend, Jessie, for lunch and shopping.

Lunch was at Tatsutano (7-8-7 Ginza, Ginza Tokyo, Phone: 3571-1850) , a 100 year old shop famous for traditional Japanese sweets.

Grace had the chicken with chestnut set while Jessie and I chose the unagi set.

The unagi was the best that I have ever tasted. The meat was so soft, succulent and flavourful that it literally melted in my mouth. Definitely the perfect comfort food for nursing a hangover.

Since Tatsutano is famous for its desserts, we couldn’t leave without trying their signature desserts could we?
First up was Anmitsu, which essentially comprises small cubes of jelly served with azuki bean paste, green tea ice-cream and an array of fruits such as peach, mikan and cherries.

The famous oshiruko – Japanese red bean soup with mochi rice cake. The soup was rich yet not overpoweringly sweet while the mochi was chewy and fluffy!

Besides having a good feast, the other way to nurse a hangover is to shop up a storm. That’s exactly what we did for the rest of the day! There was hardly any time for picture taking as we were rushing in and out of the stores before closing time :P.

Dinner was at a small shop tucked in a corner of the JR Shimbashi station, near Jessie’s hotel, Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier. We ordered our food via a vending machine. This is a first for me in Japan..so suaku (i.e. ignorant) of me.

Jessie and I each ordered the single hamburger steak set.


Grace, on the other hand, ordered the largest and most expensive set on the menu haha.

All our sets came with a slab of hamburger steak (Grace’s set came with 2 slabs) miso soup, egg, bacon, vegetables and rice. It was so filling that we all wasted a substantial portion of our food!
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Japan Day 1

November 13, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments
I’ve been to Japan a couple of times, but the primary objective was always to work! I finally had the chance to tour Japan at a leisurely pace with Grace this time. We also managed to catch up with some of our Japanese friends in Tokyo and Kyoto.

Coincidentally, some of our Singaporean friends happened to be there too! In fact, a group of them stayed at the same hotel as us. πŸ™‚

I usually stay in the Shiodome area for work, but we decided to put up at Citadines Shinjuku during our stay in Tokyo.
As this is a relatively new establishment, the furnishings were in pristine condition and the room was spick and span.

My only grouse is the location. It is located within 5 mins walk from the Shinjuku Gyoemmaen Station (subway train via Marunouchi line) but that means you’ll have to switch from JR Shinjuku to the Marunouchi line, which can be a hassle.

If I decide to go to Japan on a shoestring budget again, I’ll probably choose to stay at Sunroute Shinjuku because it is conveniently located opposite the Shinjuku JR station.

Nonetheless, I must say we enjoyed our stay in Citadines. The hotel concierge spoke perfect English and it was a breeze communicating with them.

After arriving at the hotel at about 8 p.m., we met Grace’s friend who happened to be in town for work. We had a fabulous catch up session accompanied by scrumptious food and ice cold beer at Ginza.

The delectable spread was absolutely invigorating to our senses. We left feeling even more awake than before!

That was when we headed off to meet two Japanese friends,at Muse, a club at Roppongi which is infamous for its flesh parade.

There were loads of eye candy and the music was fantastic! It was definitely one of the best clubs I’ve ever been to.

Japanese guys are totally different by night though. We kept getting approached by various men who were very aggressive and touchy. What an eye-opening experience it was for us. Thank goodness Moo Hee and Satoshi were there to fend off those perverts!

We had so much fun that we left the club only at 5a.m. By then, Grace and I had been awake for 24 hours. πŸ˜‰ This was the last picture that we took before leaving the club.

Both Satoshi and Moo Hee had to be at work the next day, even when it was a Sunday!! They really bring the corporate philosophy “work hard, play hard” to an all new level.

Although they were obviously exhausted, these sweet chaps brought us to a ramen place for early breakfast as our stomachs were growling after all the action. The ramen and gyoza were so delicious that we hardly took any photos!

Till now, the both of us still salivate at the thought of ramen and gyoza….

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Japan Teaser

October 29, 2009 by Regina Chow 9 Comments
I’m back! Been back for a week but work has been pretty hectic. I wish I had more time on my hands to blog. My Japan posts will probably only start this weekend at best. πŸ˜›

There is so much to blog about because this trip was one of the funnest ones I’ve ever had. In the mean time, here are some teaser pics to whet your appetite.




Also, I am so sorry that I didn’t keep my promise. I know I have not put up the rest of my Korea loot for sale, but please bear with me for the time being!
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Housewarming

October 11, 2009 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

We attended a friend’s housewarming over the weekend. The weekends are getting busier for us these days with so many gatherings yet so little time. I know this sounds sadistic, but I actually enjoy getting all tired out as a result of my busy schedule.

Coloured my hair ash brown recently. I decided to clip it to the side and accessorize with a ribbon clip. I still have a white pearl ribbon clip with diamontes (lined in white, not purple as shown in pic) for sale, so let me know at regina.chow@gmail.com if you are keen.

Price: S$14.90 – SOLD-And finally, here’s what I wore. I absolutely love this breezy number!

I’ll be away from this Saturday onwards, so see you guys when I’m back. πŸ˜‰
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Temples, Palaces and Flowers

October 10, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments
Frankly, I’m not really a fan of temples and palaces, but walking under the hot sun (which I hate) did me some good. Walking brought me closer to mother nature, and made me appreciate the azure sky, lush greenery and glorious blooms even more.

Just in case you were wondering, these pictures were not edited at all. Isn’t the sky just lovely?






I was engulfed in the beauty that surrounded me. It’s unfortunate that the only time I am able to stop and smell the flowers is when I am on holiday overseas.

Sometimes I wonder if more can be done to achieve inner peace and balance. I should probably start by re-prioritizing my goals. πŸ™‚

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21st birthday celebration – Not mine though :P

October 8, 2009 by Regina Chow 2 Comments
My sis-in-law celebrated her 21st birthday last weekend at Oosh@Dempsey. She had a cozy party with about 20 friends and there was even a talk show segment where friends could pose questions about anything and everything.
Her birthday celebration brought back sweet memories of my 21st birthday celebration as well. JW planned a surprise birthday party for me at Jack’s Place and posted a touching heartfelt birthday greeting on The Heeren’s large billboard screen. He also got me my first little blue box, complete with a solitaire diamond platinum necklace. Reminiscing about my 21st birthday celebration still makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, but I think he was crazy to have spent so much.

Anyway, this was what I wore to the party. I think this is probably the last 21st birthday party that I’ll ever get to attend for age is fast catching up on me. πŸ˜›


Love my eye make-up that day but the camera didn’t manage to capture the colours well.

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Jeju Island

October 3, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments
I’m getting a little lazy when it comes to updating about my Korea trip, so I’m gonna make this a short one filled with pictures of Jeju Island.

This trip made me realize that I actually do enjoy climbing mountains and hills. I guess the daily walks to and from the MRT station (yes I take the MRT!!) also helped to build up my stamina.

You know, I used to be breathless after climbing a flight of stairs, but now I can climb a hill and not feel utterly exhausted!

Although it was the start of autumn, the sun was still scorching hot, hence you’ll see me wearing the same hat that I bought from a tourist shop at the foot of Mount Sorak. It goes with practically everything ;).


I was basking, not just in the hot sun, but also in the beauty of nature. There’s something about nature that soothes your nerves and dispels whatever negative energy in your body.








Doesn’t this remind you of Hawaii? Jeju Island is supposedly known as the Hawaii of Korea.

I went horseriding as well, albeit in a different location. The horse looks very tame and genteel here, but I had an exceptionally thrilling ride. In fact, I was hanging onto the reins for my dear life because the horse decided to race around the track a few times at lightning speed!!! The faint-hearted me thought that I was going to die any moment. πŸ˜›

Next up was the Teddy Bear Museum. I love bears and was very entertained by the amusing yet creative works of art.

This reminds me of someone. You know who you are. Haha.These two paintings are hilarious!!

I call this the Atas bear. Didn’t know bears had a thing for LV too.

And finally, here are our couple bears! Love them! I bought the girl from Korea, while JW got his from the recent army open house.

Don’t they just look fabulous together? πŸ˜‰

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Everland and Lotte World

September 29, 2009 by Regina Chow 2 Comments
I love theme parks, not for the thrilling rides, but the magical atmosphere and fantasy environment that transport you back to the days when you were just a chlid. Theme parks bring out the child in us and allow us to escape into our imaginations.
Don’t we all wish that we never had to grow up to face the harsh realities of this world?

Everland
Everland reminds me of Disney land except that it has some pretty scary rides, such as the steepest roller coaster in the world! The service staff are so cheerful and bubbly, it really makes you feel like you’re in a fairy tale land.

I love carousels as they bring back childhood memories. I like that carousels always come complete with intricate carvings set in complementary royal colours. Its beauty is unrivaled by any other ride in all theme parks.

I used to love taking the roller coaster, viking and all, but I guess I have mellowed with age. Ouch.

There’s a small animal zoo for children within the theme park as well. The monkeys were so adorable! I never knew monkeys had a thing for soft toys. πŸ˜›


Lotte World

Before heading to Lotte World, we went to an apple farm where we could pick two apples each! All of us took great pains to examine the apples before plucking the biggest and rosiest ones off the tree.
They were amazingly sweet and juicy!!

Lotte World, in comparison, wasn’t as interesting as Everland. It didn’t help that the theme park was located right smack in the middle of commercial buildings. Totally spoils the landscaping if you ask me.


My outfit for the day. This is one of my favourite dresses because the skirt is made of tulle. πŸ˜‰
Some of the scenes in Stairway to Heaven were filmed at the carousel.






That’s all for now! Going off to nurse my bad throat. πŸ™

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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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