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ClubCouture: My Dream Dress Contest

October 4, 2011 by Regina Chow 4 Comments

Hello lovelies!

As a ClubCouture ambassador, I was given the opportunity to design my dream dress. Here’s my design! If you like what you see, please click on the photo below and “Like” it to vote for me!

This dress, to me, is the epitome of femininity. It’s all about lace, satin and bows – the perfect combination I adore.

Most importantly, the cutting of the dress is designed to enhance the female silhouette in the most elegant way possible. The luxurious satin material makes it versatile enough for both work (just throw on a blazer and you’re all set to take on the boardroom) as well as a hot date thereafter!

I’m pretty excited because a total of 5 designs have been submitted by the respective ClubCouture ambassadors and the top 2 designs will eventually be manufactured by ClubCouture! One lucky voter per dress will also win the dress they voted for. 🙂

If you want to see this dress get manufactured and also win it in your size, please click HERE to vote for me! 🙂

Voting ends 17 October.

Thank you!

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I left my heart in Cesky Krumlov

October 3, 2011 by Regina Chow 6 Comments

Located in the Czech Republic, Cesky Krumlov is a beautiful city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Much of this city remains untainted as the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque style architecture in Cesky Krumlov have been painstakingly preserved since the 14th century. Therein lies its beauty.

It is a popular destination for tourists, but only for day tours (thankfully!). We were grateful to have spent a little more than 2 days in this city, for that gave us the opportunity to explore the streets, take in the breathtaking sights and bask in the tranquil beauty of the surroundings in the absence of crowds.

Whenever our legs threatened to give way, we would plonk ourselves on a bench by the Vltava river. The sound of the flowing river, accompanied by the warm sun rays and invigorating cool breeze, immediately cast our weariness away.

We were instantly refreshed. Every time.

I wish I could go back to Cesky Krumlov again and just let my worries be carried away by the river. So many things have happened lately and it got me thinking again about how unpredictable life is. Nobody knows what will happen next and more often than not, many things are beyond our control. Maybe it’s God’s way of telling us that we ought to seize the day and grab every opportunity possible to achieve our goals in life.

I was reading a friend’s Facebook status update today and what he said struck me deeply. He said he is not afraid of death, but he is afraid of the opportunities that death would rob him of and is hence spurred on to work even harder to attain his goals. Even if death is not in the equation, sometimes poor health and other unforeseen circumstances are equally capable of robbing us of our opportunities.

I tend to procrastinate, but everything that has happened recently has made me reflect on my attitude, behavior and past actions. I believe in cause and effect, and while it is impossible to turn back time, it is definitely possible to change your life going forward by taking baby steps, one step at a time.

Well, at least I am close to achieving one baby goal in my life, which is to see the world. I say I am close to achieving this goal because there are still a few more countries on the map that I have yet to step foot on. 🙂

On a lighter note, fashion is my other passion and you know I’ll always try to leave you with some outfit photos in every post. I’ll try to put up more items for sale soon too. 😉

Black cardigan with white Victorian silhouettes – gift from Karen

Black Mesh Skirt from ClubCouture (remember to key in REGINA2011 upon checkout for 15% off)

I’m ending this post with a picture of us having a romantic dinner in Krcma Barbakan, a very popular restaurant in Cesky Krumlov. The restaurant premises are a few centuries old!

The playful restaurant owner grabbed JW’s camera while he was footing the bill and started snapping photos of me finishing the last morsels of food on my plate. Then, he insisted that JW sat across the table from me so he could take a couple shot of us.

We were told to look into each other’s eyes and smile. Hahaha.

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WIWT – Rodellar

September 5, 2011 by Regina Chow 5 Comments

Here’s a simple outfit I wore for shopping at Bershka in Huesca. 😉 I’ve worn the skorts before but I like to pair staples like these with new tops for a completely different feel.

I received this dusky pink tank top with lace and ruffles from ClubCouture just before I left for my trip. The minute the wrapping came off, I knew I had to pack it into my luggage immediately.

Lace Ribbed Tank in Pink from ClubCouture

Lace skorts from Fa Yuen Street, Hong Kong

White Sequin Flats from Mitju

Ribbon rosette hair clip from Far East Plaza

It can get pretty chilly here at night as temperatures dip drastically, signaling the beginning of the fall season. I’ll usually throw on a jacket to keep warm, and as the temperatures drop further, I’ll add on socks/leggings or change into my jeans.

This cropped Bershka jacket is one of the buys I scored today. The skull print lining is so cute and edgy, I knew I had to get it the moment I laid my eyes on it.

Cropped Jacket with Skull Prints from Bershka

Have a great week ahead everyone!

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What I’m Wearing Today (WIWT)

August 12, 2011 by Regina Chow 10 Comments

WIWT stands for What I’m Wearing Today and I have tagged most of my outfit posts so everyone can just click on the “wiwt” label at my sidebar to view my outfits. 🙂

This is what I look like after a movie, dinner, shopping, and drinks. Thank goodness I had my lace edge high socks from ClubCouture to keep me warm in the cinema.

Dress from KandyKayne

Lace Edge High Socks from ClubCouture

Black ballet pumps from Tangs

This is totally random but I just made an appointment for my wisdom tooth surgery this coming Monday. I don’t have the jitters yet but I’m pretty sure I’ll freak out on the dentist chair. 🙁 I’d better stuff myself silly in KL this weekend to prevent any weight loss thereafter!

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Arbite – A Chance Encounter

July 20, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

Arbite was a chance encounter for us. We were on our way to visit Grace and my God-daughter when we decided to make a pit-stop at Serangoon Gardens to grab a quick bite.

In fact, I would have missed the restaurant entirely if it wasn’t for the large signboard right at the entrance where you’ll find a flight of stairs leading to its premises on the 2nd storey.

And that was when my eyes lit up. It is just the type of restaurant that I like. The decor was simple and white-washed, not unlike the usual Scandinavian style of interior design.

It is cozy and unpretentious, a place where you can just be yourself and relax on a lazy weekend. I felt like I was eating at a friend’s place and that is precisely why I like Arbite.

I absolutely adore the collage of pictures on the walls. I’ve always wanted to do up one of the walls in our rooms in this fashion.

Coincidentally, I also bumped into two friends there who frequent the restaurant. They recommended the Grilled Moroccan Chicken for my mains while JW, who loves breakfast food (i.e. bacon, eggs, sausages..you get the drift) went for the Arbite Breakfast.

The food was distinctly flavourful and came in generous portions! The service provided was immaculate as well. Marcus, the owner of the restaurant was professional yet affable, always wearing a smile on his face.

My only grouse was that we were so full at the end of our main courses, we had no more room for dessert! I really wanted to try My Wife’s Chocolate Cake, so that gives me an excuse to drag JW there with me again!

That’s not much of a grouse, is it? LOL. I will certainly be back soon!

Before heading to Grace’s place, we passed by a gorgeous venue for photo-taking. Here are the additional photos that were not released earlier. 😉

Tiered Ruffled Dress in Cream from ClubCouture

It’s already mid-week, darlings! Two more days to Friday! 🙂

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Goodwood Park Hotel, Gaia Restaurant & Thai Express

July 19, 2011 by Regina Chow 6 Comments

Not too long ago, Jo and I met up on a whim so that we could photograph each other in our ClubCouture attire (see previous post for photos!). We decided to meet at Goodwood Park Hotel because it has such a majestic visage, almost magical in fact.

Just in case you were wondering why our summer style photos didn’t seem to reflect the grandeur of the hotel, alas, it only looks beautiful from afar and its interior gave us nothing to shout about. Silly us thought we could somehow incorporate the building’s visage into our photos while capturing the beauty of our clothes!

Anyhow, we did capture someone’s attention. While taking photos of ourselves outside the hotel, we caught the attention of a gentleman who happened to be the owner of Gaia restaurant. He thought we were tourists at first, but his friendliness didn’t wane even after he found out that we were just two vain Singaporean girls engrossed in cam whoring.

He very kindly offered to take photos of us and then invited us into his restaurant for a drink on the house! We were too embarrassed to take up his offer of coffee so we settled for iced water instead. 😉

Crocheted Dress in Pink from ClubCouture

We were so touched by his warmth and hospitality, we decided to get his namecard so that we could dine in his restaurant on another occasion when we were more appropriately attired.

Instead, Jo and I found a quiet spot at Thai Express Paragon because we had some clandestine plans to discuss. You will find out what these plans are in due course, but until then, I will have to keep you in suspense! 😉

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Summer Style 2011

July 18, 2011 by Regina Chow 3 Comments

The weather this summer has been a little unpredictable. It can be scorching hot today but raining cats and dogs the very next day.

Whatever the weather brings, a pop of colour always chases the gloom away. I always start with my favourite colour, pink.

By now, you would probably have guessed that the colour blocking trend is also my favourite summer trend because it is so easy to style and the cheerful kaleidoscope of colours never fails to make my day.

Here’re some of the summer styles that I personally dig.

1) Crochet – Crocheted Dress in Pink

I love the crochet details on this dress, which happens to be in line with the recent crochet trend too. This breezy number is perfect for lounging around and chilling out with your girlfriends on hot summer days. This dress is a steal at just S$29!

I paired my dress with mustard yellow suede heels from Zara.

Mustard seems to complement pink pretty well, such that both colours can shine without stealing the limelight from each other.

2) Chiffon Tops – Flared Chiffon Top in Pink

For unbearably hot days, you will definitely spot me in a comfortable camisole and shorts. I picked this top from ClubCouture because it exudes femininity and is so versatile it can be styled in various ways.

In this instance, I layered my top with a tube underneath and matched it with… yes, you guessed it, mustard shorts. 😉

3) Creamy Whites – Tiered ruffled dress in cream

I fell head over heels with this tiered ruffled dress from ClubCouture’s latest collection, She Dreams of the Country.

It is made of lightweight, comfortable chiffon and is a classic piece that will never go out of style.

You can either dress it up with accessories, or just put on a pair of statement heels like I did. And there, you’re ready to take on the world.

For more inspirational looks, check out ClubCouture’s latest lookbook.

In addition, ClubCouture is currently offering free delivery on all orders, with no minimum spend!

As always, my lovely readers are entitled to a special discount. Enter the code “REGINA2011” upon checkout to enjoy 15% off your purchases!

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Pastels

June 28, 2011 by Regina Chow 5 Comments

I’m finally back from the land of smiles! My luggage is brimming with clothes and I’ve bought some goodies back for sale too.

Before that happens, here’s a sneak peek of an outfit that I put together with my recent purchases from Bangkok.

Pink reversible top from Platinum Mall (Bangkok)

Pink collar from Jatuchak Market (Bangkok)

Teal belt from Platinum Mall (Bangkok)

Floral culottes from Platinum Mall (Bangkok)

Candy striped shoes from Schuu, Ion Orchard (Singapore)

Vintage Aigner Straw Bag from Dustbunny Vintage (Singapore)

Before I end this post, I would like to share that ClubCouture has been shortlisted as a nominee in the annual Cozycot Holy Grail Fashion Awards for the following categories:

Best Brand for Party Dresses
Best Label for Dates

The other nominees in these categories include Mango, F21, BCBG and agnès b. I am so happy for ClubCouture because they have certainly come a long way!

Help vote for ClubCouture and you too will stand a chance to win S$200 worth of ClubCouture vouchers. Voting ends 30 June 2011, so click here to find out more!

Meanwhile, ClubCouture is having a summer sale, with all new items going at a pocket-friendly price of S$29. Time to shop till you drop! 🙂

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Spring & Summer Trends for 2011

April 25, 2011 by Regina Chow No Comments

Lace, Florals and White herald the arrival of Spring/Summer, my favourite time of the year! This is also that time of the year when you can throw caution to the wind, let your creative juices flow and experiment with fashion.

1) Floral Prints

You can never run away from floral prints during this season, so put on a pretty floral frock and embrace Spring with open arms!

ClubCouture’s floral wool dress

2) 70s Bohemian Flower Girl Look

On the runways this year, we also witness the comeback of 70s fashion with the boho chic look, complete with floral wreaths and dreamy flouncy skirts.

Here’s my take on the 70s bohemian flower girl look with ClubCouture’s mesh tiered skirt:

3) Bold Colours

Besides the ubiquitous floral and lace Spring/Summer trends, be sure to inject your wardrobe with splashes of bold colours seen on the runways this year. Colour blocking, which refers to the use of two or more bold colours in an outfit, is one of the hottest trends this Spring!

I’ve also purchased the brittany cardigan in hot pink from ClubCouture, which would be perfect for colour blocking.

I haven’t had the chance to wear it out yet but here’s a lovely red romper from ClubCouture (sorry girls, it’s already sold out!) that I wore recently. Instead of colour blocking, I decided to keep the look simple and complement it with chunky platform heels paired with socks.

Chunky platform heels paired with socks is another interesting Spring/Summer trend that adds a touch of quirkiness to any outfit.

ClubCouture is now offering free shipping worldwide!

There’s also a special discount exclusively for my lovely readers! Enter the code “REGINA2011” when you check out to enjoy 15% off all purchases!

Happy shopping babes!

Also, if you’re interested to see more photos from the recent ClubCouture shoot that I did together with Jolene, head on down to the ClubCouture’s 2011 Fashion Ambassadors album.

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Laurent Bernard

March 24, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

Laurent Bernard at Wessex Estate is one of my favourite joints for chilling out on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Wessex Estate, to me, is one of Singapore’s best kept secrets. I like the tranquil surroundings and large fields dotted with preserved black and white colonial styled bungalows from the pre-WWII era.

Every time I head down to Wessex, I feel as though I’m talking a walk down memory lane, back to the days when Singapore was part of the British colony. The rustic, bohemian vibe provides the perfect atmosphere for a quiet afternoon, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Laurent Bernard, previously known as The Chocolate Factory, specialises in chocolates and desserts of impeccable quality. Its hot chocolate is the best I’ve tasted in Singapore and the chocolate souffle is beyond divine. Unfortunately, the chocolate souffle is only served on certain days at this particular outlet. Nonetheless, you can find the elusive souffle at Laurent Bernard’s other outlet at Robertson Quay as it is served there everyday.

Besides Laurent Bernard, I’m a big fan of Colbar as well, which used to be a canteen for the British troops based at Portsdown Road. More on that charming little cafe another time.

Here’s what I wore for a casual coffee date with the hubby.

Inner black tank: Dorothy Perkins (3 for $29!)
Bunny Print Tee: ClubCouture
Orange Jeans: Zara
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Here’s a close-up of the bunny print tee from ClubCouture. I love how the bunny resembles my favourite bunny fashionista, Fifi Lapin.

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ClubCouture: My Dream Dress Contest

I left my heart in Cesky Krumlov

WIWT – Rodellar

What I’m Wearing Today (WIWT)

Arbite – A Chance Encounter

Goodwood Park Hotel, Gaia Restaurant & Thai Express

Summer Style 2011

Pastels

Spring & Summer Trends for 2011

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