Regina Chow - Singapore Fashion, Beauty & Travel Blog
  • About Me
  • Fashion
  • Travel
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Personal Thoughts
About Me
Fashion
Travel
Beauty
Lifestyle
Personal Thoughts
Regina Chow - Singapore Fashion, Beauty & Travel Blog
  • About Me
  • Fashion
  • Travel
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Personal Thoughts
Uncategorized

Fashion Fridays: Palm Prints

September 12, 2014 by Regina Chow No Comments
 Other than leaf prints, palm prints are all the rage this season too. A palm print dress always puts me in a holiday mood. Summery and resort-chic, palm prints are perfect for a beach or weekend getaway. 
These prints have a laid-back, relaxed vibe that make it especially enticing amidst the hustle and bustle that we are so used to in our cosmopolitan city state. 

Like leaf prints, green palm prints are a refreshing change from the usual floral prints. I also like that these prints are a little more abstract, resembling splashes of colours on a white canvas instead of actual palm trees.

Dress from KissJane
Bag from Saint Laurent
Shoes from Pazzion

 If you prefer something edgier, get a palm print dress in darker hues, like the dark blue one I wore here. I love how the unexpected cut-out behind this seemingly prim and proper dress adds an element of surprise.
Whenever I encounter busy prints like these, I usually prefer to go without accessories and just let the prints do the talking. In this case however, I felt that the darker colour scheme of this dress would allow me to play around with a statement necklace and my favourite gladiator heels from Sophia Webster to show you how you can easily transform a casual dress into something that’s dressy enough for formal occasions.

I thought I’ll also take the opportunity to share a tip on how to wear ankle high heels without looking like you have short legs. Ankle high heels are tricky to pull off, even if you have the slimmest legs. 
The trick is to play with proportions by going for dresses or skirts with shorter hemlines to create the illusion of longer legs. 
 Dress from KissJane
Shoes from Sophia Webster
Bag and Necklace from random stores
 This series of photos were a result of a project that I undertook with Kissjane, and you will probably catch a glimpse of them in a publication soon. 
I hope you enjoyed today’s edition of Fashion Fridays. Have a great weekend ahead!

Share:
Uncategorized

Fashion Fridays: Leaf Prints

August 29, 2014 by Regina Chow No Comments


Move over, floral prints. Let’s make way for the latest fashion trend in town, leaf prints. 

To be honest, leaf prints have never appealed to me in the past. There’s just too much green. I wore a lot of green during my school days, no thanks to the schools that I went to, and among all the colours in the colour wheel, green is probably my least favourite. Well, but lo and behold, green has taken the fashion scene by storm this season, in the form of leaf motifs no less. 

As the old adage goes, what goes around comes around.  Instead of fading into the background, the green foliage that usually accompany glorious blooms have now taken centre stage. For once in what seems like an eternity, leaf prints have plunged right into the spotlight.
Unlike their floral counterparts which tend to exude a saccharine sweetness, leaf motifs give off a chic, edgy vibe that makes it a lot more wearable. Making a statement with leaves is literally a no-brainer too. For the more adventurous, you may want to challenge yourself by putting together a print-on-print ensemble. 

 This was what I had in mind initially, but that very day, I decided on a clean, minimalist look by incorporating a white crop top and playing with proportions. Crop tops and high waist bottoms are a match made in heaven. When paired together, they elongate your torso and make you look taller than you really are.

To further balance out the busy leaf prints and avoid revealing too much skin, I threw on a long white vest. White vests like these are worthy wardrobe investments as they serve as wonderful cover-ups (I don’t fancy skimpy outfits) and can easily take you from work to play.



Crop top from MDS
Vest from Tracyeinny
Shorts from Zara
Bag from Givenchy
Cuff from Hermes
Shoes from Charles & Keith

 This beautiful pair of high waist shorts from Zara is one of my current wardrobe favourites, hence you can be sure that I’ll be on the lookout for different styling options.
Meanwhile, I am currently sorting out my Malacca trip photos and I hope to share them with you soon.  
Have a wonderful Friday and a great weekend ahead!


Share:
Uncategorized

Fashion Fridays: Derby Themed Outfit for Singapore Blog Awards 2014

August 22, 2014 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

As promised, today’s edition of Fashion Fridays is all about my outfit for the recently concluded Singapore Blog Awards 2014. The theme for the event was derby, or anything with horses. I had initially planned to pair my fascinator with a cocktail dress but I eventually decided to go with a Valentino inspired full lace romper as I had a lunch appointment thereafter and I didn’t want to look out of place.
I love how this romantic number from Ching exudes a touch of femininity and elegance. The intricate lace details and the trail of bows sprinkled down the back of the romper completely stole my heart. I also adore the long lace sleeves with scallop trimmings as they balance out the shorter hemlines, elevating the overall look to one that effortlessly transitions from casual to semi-formal in the blink of an eye.

I needed a break from my sky high heels, and in times like this, I always turn to wedges for comfort without compromising on style. 

I have featured this glamorous bling wedges from Pazzion on a number of occasions previously. Metallic hues like gold and silver are always a breeze to work with because they go with practically anything and everything. They are a must-have addition to any wardrobe thanks to their unrivaled versatility. Moreover, the lovely rhinestones on this pair also add a little sparkle to the ensemble, which is perfect for special events and functions.

Lace Romper from Ching (Far East Plaza)
Fascinator from Sydney flea market
Accessories from Chanel
Shoes from Pazzion
Clutch from Karen (it was a Christmas gift!)


I completed the look with a whimsical pony clutch, which was a Christmas gift from Karen. We share similar tastes in fashion and she never fails to pick out the loveliest gifts. 
This cute little clutch bears a striking resemblance to a wooden rocking horse that was once my favourite toy and I love how it evokes a sense of childlike wonder and nostalgia by bringing back fond memories of my childhood.


Have a great weekend ahead! I am making a trip to Malacca this weekend for a tour of Julie’s Biscuit factory. For real time updates and to find out what else I am up to, do follow my instagram account @reginachow_sg !


Share:
Uncategorized

Fashion Fridays: Mitju Tick Tack Shoes

August 8, 2014 by Regina Chow 1 Comment
In today’s edition of Fashion Fridays, I will be showcasing Mitju’s Tick Tack Shoes series which was recently launched in end July. As I was unable to attend the event organized by The Influencer Network, William very kindly met up with me on a separate occasion so I could pick out a pair. Thank you for the sweet gesture!

Mitju’s Tick Tack Shoes collection is a new range of ladies footwear centered around 3 basic shoe fabrics (patent, suede and leatherette), complemented by a selection of over 60 shoe accessories. The aim of Tick Tack Shoes is to empower anyone, young or old, to assemble and customize your bespoke footwear based on your individual style and personality.  The idea of
mixing and matching shoe accessories to recreate different looks has
certainly taken shoe-shopping to a whole new level.
All you have to do is to first select the shoe fabric of your choice, and then select from a range of fancy, feminine accessories to go with your shoes.  The basic shoes without accessories are affordably priced at S$26.90 while the accessories are priced between S$6.90 -S$14.90.
I chose a pair of yellow patent pumps with two sets of accessories, namely 1) red plastic bows and 2) white floral motifs.

Thanks to the two sets of accessories, I can now have two different pairs of shoes to go with different outfits for various occasions. The red bows give the yellow pumps a cute, retro vibe while the white floral motifs lend a touch of femininity and an air of elegance. 

Ballet flats have become my footwear of choice due to my recent back problems, and Mitju’s Tick Tack shoes are the perfect addition to my shoe collection. And now, instead of going out to buy yet another pair of shoes to match my new outfit, I can just head over to Mitju to purchase new accessories for my shoes for a quick makeover.
To give you some ideas about how you could match these beautiful shoes with your wardrobe, here are two of my OOTD posts with Mitju’s Tick Tack shoes.
My first outfit is a vintage-inspired red and white ensemble that’s perfect for the upcoming National Day festivities. I love how my yellow pumps with white floral motifs add a pop of colour to the girly look.

Dress from Liz Lisa (Japan)
Bag from Kate spade

The second outfit has a sporty chic vibe with retro elements. Instead of pairing it with sneakers as I usually would, the yellow pumps with plastic red bows did a great job too.

Top and Skirt from Ching
Popcorn Bag from Young Hungry Free



Mitju’s Tick Tack Shoes are currently available at Mitju ION Orchard and Plaza Singapura.
You can also purchase them online at Mitju’s Official Website later this month. 
 Happy shopping and have an enjoyable long weekend ahead!

Share:
Uncategorized

Fashion Fridays: Front Slit Pants & Crop Tops

August 1, 2014 by Regina Chow 1 Comment

 I have always been a skirt or dress person, but pants have started to infiltrate my wardrobe recently. It is rather strange but I only just discovered how carefree I feel whenever I wear pants. I don’t have to pay as much attention to the way I walk or sit, and I don’t have to worry about my skirt flying up when the wind blows. It sounds as if I am exaggerating here, but believe me, there were several times when I had to hold on tightly to my skirt just to make sure I didn’t end up doing a Marilyn Monroe.
This front slit pants from Carrislabelle is one of my favourite pants to date. The key highlight of this pair of pants lies in its double slits at the front which result in an interesting peek-a-boo effect. I love how you can show just a hint of skin and leave the rest up to imagination.

 These are the perfect statement pants and they look especially amazing when you walk. The lower half of the pants open up, just like how a butterfly would open its wings.

 I wanted the pants to be the centre of attraction in this ensemble, hence I kept the rest of my outfit simple with a plain white crop top with pearl accessories. I should have gone for a strappy pair of heels as well, but I really couldn’t resist slipping into these gladiator heels from Sophia Webster to add a touch of edginess to the clean lines.
I wore this outfit on the last day of my staycation with the girls. JW had just returned from a rockclimbing trip in KL as well, and we had a lunch reservation at Gunther’s, my favourite restaurant for french cuisine now. If you follow me on instagram (@reginachow_sg), you would probably have caught a glimpse of the dishes that left a glorious impression on us. 

Top from Young Hungry Free
Pants from Carrislabelle
Shoes from Sophia Webster (Available at On Peddar)
Bag from Givenchy
 
I hope you enjoyed this week’s edition of Fashion Fridays. Thanks for reading and have a great weekend ahead!
Share:
Uncategorized

Fashion Fridays: The Great Gatsby Style (with a Twist)

July 25, 2014 by Regina Chow 4 Comments
The excitement over The Great Gatsby may have died down in recent times, but my obsession with the 1920s style continues to live on. I love vintage trends, especially the glitzy beaded details, art deco jewellery and opulent headwear that are characteristic of The Great Gatsby style. 

While it may be a little over the top to be clad in glamorous flapper dresses on a normal day out, you can easily jazz up your everyday wear by incorporating elements and bits and pieces of this classic style into your wardrobe. Mixing up contemporary and vintage trends also allows you to create unique looks that stand out from the crowd. 

I attempted to pair the 1920s flapper style with one of the hottest trends this season, crop tops. I don’t know when it started, but crop tops have since become my weekend staple. Crop tops are typically pigeon-holed into the edgy style category, especially leatherette crop tops like this one from MDScollections, which you may have seen in my previous post on Crop Tops and Prints .
As much as I love the chic, edgy vibe, there are days when I prefer a more feminine touch to my dressing and my challenge this time was to think a little out of the box with this trendy leatherette crop top by giving it a romantic twist.


To play up the dainty, feminine vibe of the ensemble, I kept to neutral colour palette with powder pink and beige hues. Scallop hems softened the look further while beaded embellishments added sparkle and an old-world charm reminiscent of the 1920s. The juxtaposition of old and new worlds, of past and present, always creates fresh perspectives that appeal to me visually.


Beaded shrug from Forever New
Leatherette Crop Top from MDScollections
Shorts from Snidel (Japanese)
Accessories from Hermes
Shoes from Pazzion


I hope you enjoyed today’s edition of Fashion Fridays. Meanwhile, here’s wishing everyone a wonderful long weekend ahead! I will be headed for a staycation with my lovely girlfriends and I’m looking forward to spending quality time with them over high tea, shopping and slumber parties!

Share:
Uncategorized

Fashion Fridays: D&G Inspired Tropical Print Dress by Seoul Closette

July 4, 2014 by Regina Chow No Comments
https://www.facebook.com/seoulclosette/photos/a.298712816955673.1073741838.282162215277400/298712826955672/?type=1&theater
 
Do you remember this D&G Tropical Print Dress that Jun Ji Hyun wore in “You Who Came From The Stars?”
Seoul Closette brought in a similar dress that comes in both the original blue shade worn by Jun Ji Hyun, and a sweet pastel pink hue, as seen in this series of pictures.

Tropical and floral prints are the talk of the town this summer, and this lovely dress is bound to make a statement with its bold exotic prints, coupled with a figure flattering cut that enhances the female silhouette.

You can choose to wear the dress on or off-shoulder but I chose the latter to bring out the flouncy sleeves which exude a flirty, vintage vibe. To keep the look feminine yet elegant amidst the busy prints, I did away with accessories and also kept my hair away from my face by clipping it up into a low bun.

Dress c/o Seoul Closette
Clutch from Saint Laurent
Shoes from Pazzion
There’s something special about the explosion of tropical prints and mishmash of floral
and fauna motifs that instantly makes you feel like you’re on a holiday. I guess that’s the reason why I have been on the lookout for dresses with tropical prints and this dress definitely came at the right time. 
Thank you once again to the very thoughtful owners of Seoul Closette who read about my fascination with this dress in my post about Jun Ji Hyun’s Style in “You Who Came From The Stars” earlier and decided this would be perfect for me. This, and the Valentino inspired white lace dress which I wrote about last week, are two of my favourite summer dresses!
*****
If you love Korean fashion, do take a look at what Seoul Closette has to offer. Remember to quote “Regina” to receive 5% off your purchases from now till 18 July!
And if you haven’t made plans this weekend, perhaps you could check out Seoul Closette’s pop-up store at Gardens by the Bay on 5 July (that’s tomorrow)! 
Here are the details:

 Happy shopping and have a great weekend ahead!

Share:
Uncategorized

Fashion Fridays: Audi Star Creation 2014

June 20, 2014 by Regina Chow No Comments

  I will be sharing some of my favourite designs from Audi Star Creation 2014 in today’s edition of Fashion Fridays. If you are interested in my outfit of the day (OOTD) for the runway showdown, do refer to my previous post here.
 The theme for this year’s regional design competition was “The Asian Perspective”, and I had a fabulous time watching the runway showdown and taking a guess at each designer’s inspirations as towering models strutted down the stage in their beautiful designs.  
One of my favourite pieces is this cut-out shirt designed by Hye Ra Rhee of Korea. She wasn’t one of the winners, but her feminine designs inspired by the beauty and resilience of nature’s flora definitely won my heart.
Here’s another cut-out design that I absolutely adore. I especially liked how she sprinkled the cut-out floral motifs all over to add dimension and interest to an otherwise minimalist style.
These effortlessly stylish pieces designed by Rebecca Corrine Lam, who was one of the 3 winners that evening, were some of the other designs that caught my attention. Rebecca’s designs, while reminiscent of traditional paper cutting which is closely linked to Asian culture, have a modern contemporary vibe and a touch of edginess, making them extremely wearable. In fact, I can see myself wearing every design in this collection.
Vietnamese designer Tu Nguyen Hoang’s designs were very fascinating as well. Hoang pushed the boundaries by marrying 3D technology with meticulous craftsmanship, taking fashion design to a whole new level. He may not have been a winner at the competition, but his innovative and futuristic designs were certainly well-received by the audience.
  That about sums up my favourite designs at this year’s Audi Star Creation. Which of these designs do you like best?
Meanwhile, have a great weekend ahead!
Share:
Uncategorized

Fashion Fridays: Casual Weekend Outfit

June 13, 2014 by Regina Chow No Comments
I am currently nursing a flu after returning from my recent trip to Japan and China. Whenever I’m ill, all I want to do is dress down and throw on something comfortable. This simple shirt and shorts combination is a no-brainer and absolutely fits the bill. Loafers and a cute apple bag complete the look, and there, I’m all ready for the weekend!
I know I haven’t been updating this space of mine in a while, but please bear with me as I try my best to catch up on lost time. Meanwhile, you can also follow me on instagram (@reginachow_sg) for more frequent updates.
Bag from Kate Spade
Shoes from Chanel
Accessories from Hermes
Belt from Snidel (Japanese)

Share:
Uncategorized

Fashion Fridays: Crop Tops and Prints

May 23, 2014 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

Pants from Topshop
Jacket from BYSI
Leatherette Crop Top from MDS 
Cuff from Diva

I was initially a little reluctant to experiment with two of the most popular trends right now, namely the print-on-print trend and the crop top trend. Reason being, both trends can be rather tricky to pull off. You could risk looking totally uncoordinated with the print-on-print trend and you will look really skanky if you bare too much of your midriff with the crop top trend.

Having said that, I have to admit that both trends are fun to play with and absolutely fashion forward.  In this look, which I wore to the Audi Fashion Festival After-Party, I attempted to combine both trends based on a couple of tips that I read about:

1) Play with proportion and match your crop top with high waist bottoms to expose just a silver of skin.

2)  Throw on a blazer to cover your shoulders if you still think it’s too revealing.

3) When matching two prints with similar patterns, make sure that only 1 is graphic while the other is more tame. 

In this case for instance, the busy-ness of the prints on my white-based jacket is played down by the bolder prints on my black pants. I particularly love how the solid white crop top unified the clashing prints and pulled the whole look together. Instead of my usual curls, I kept my hair straight and neatly tied up in a side ponytail to balance out the prints and keep humidity at bay too.
 
When two worlds collide and synergies are harnessed, the results are pretty amazing, isn’t it? Hope you like this look as much as I do.

Have a great weekend! I was supposed to head to Bangkok this weekend, but the recent coup declaration has foiled my plans. Talk about bad timing!


Share:
Page 5 of 6« First...«3456»

About Me

Hi! My name is Regina and I am a style, beauty and travel enthusiast who enjoys writing, photography and letting my creative juices flow.

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.

Additionally, it is listed as one of the 10 interesting blogs on Singapore by AsiaWeb Direct (http://www-singapore.com/blogs.htm). I was also featured on both local and international mainstream media for my views on style, fashion and online shopping:

The Straits Times (14 Oct 2014)

The Business Times (14 Oct 2014)

My Paper (13 Oct 2014)

CNBC ("Pricey Singapore: Savvy shoppers go online" - 28 Dec 2014)

For advertorials/partnerships, feel free to contact me at regina.chow@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Follow on Instagram

Searching for a post?

Recent Posts

  • Cute Press Intensive Renewal Skincare: Restore Your Youth in 14 Days
  • Review: Pico Laser for Pigmentation at Clifford Clinic
  • Review: Profhilo at Clifford Clinic
  • Tokyo Bust Express Review – Improving Your Bust Line Naturally
  • BottomSlim Review – Firmer Thighs after 1 Session!

Recent Comments

  • Regina Chow on My Fat Reduction Journey with CoolSculpting at Halley Medical Aesthetics
  • Fiona Ng on My Fat Reduction Journey with CoolSculpting at Halley Medical Aesthetics
  • Regina Chow on Travel: Why Tibet Is Worth Visiting
  • Regina Chow on Blackmores Natural Vitamin E Cream Review
  • Herbert on Why I Would Seek A Divorce

Archives

  • May 2023
  • October 2022
  • July 2021
  • September 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • August 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • December 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • November 2017
  • September 2017
  • June 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • April 2011
  • March 2011
  • February 2011
  • January 2011
  • December 2010
  • November 2010
  • October 2010
  • September 2010
  • August 2010
  • July 2010
  • June 2010
  • May 2010
  • April 2010
  • March 2010
  • February 2010
  • January 2010
  • December 2009
  • November 2009
  • October 2009
  • September 2009
  • August 2009
  • July 2009
  • June 2009
  • May 2009
  • April 2009
  • March 2009
  • February 2009
  • January 2009
  • December 2008
  • November 2008
  • October 2008
  • September 2008
  • August 2008
  • July 2008
  • June 2008
  • May 2008
  • April 2008
  • March 2008
  • February 2008
  • January 2008
  • December 2007
  • November 2007
  • October 2007
  • September 2007
  • February 2007

Categories

  • Advertorial
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Lifestyle
  • Motherhood
  • Personal Thoughts
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org