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Making a Statement with Statement Jewellery

March 4, 2013 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

I’ve taken a
liking towards statement jewellery and I’ve been trying my hand at
layering them in different ways. For a person who doesn’t own that many
pieces of jewellery, this can be a rather daunting affair.

Beautifying your wrists is probably the easiest way to start experimenting with statement jewellery. I’ve seen how fashionistas and celebs alike have gone all the way with layers of chunky bracelets and bangles, but given my tiny wrists, I prefer to keep the look simple with just 2 bangles.

Mini gold spiked bangle from CC Skye (You can get this from Shopbop)

Strangely, I am a little more adventurous when it comes to necklaces and I love how they instantly add panache to a bare neckline, transforming my otherwise plain attire into a glamorous ensemble!

This was my first attempt at layering necklaces. The baroque choker was from Vera Moda during my work trip to Beijing some time back, the spiked crystal necklace and long bauble chain were gifts.

This is my chunkiest statement necklace to date. I love how it dresses up the neckline so effortlessly. The amazing thing about this is despite its chunky appearance, it is surprisingly light as a feather!

Here’s yet another statement necklace that I acquired recently from a supplier. I had an additional piece which I put up for sale on instagram and it was sold in minutes!

Besides necklaces and arm candies, my attention has turned towards statement rings as well. One of the rings I love most is the YSL arty ring, which has probably found a place in every self-respecting fashionista’s home to date. I don’t own one yet unfortunately, but I’ve got my eye on another ring, the Angelica ring from Lucien Elements.

All the colours are incredibly captivating, don’t you think? 🙂

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Year of the Snake Outfit

February 15, 2013 by Regina Chow 1 Comment

I’ve been hunting high and low for a yellow or green tulle skirt for the longest time and funnily enough, I came across one that I really liked when I was shopping for a friend’s baby at Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps may be a children’s boutique, but its Raffles City outlet stocks the same clothes in larger sizes (up to 14 years old). Needless to say, I got myself this pretty little tulle skirt in the largest size.

You can’t see it here, but the hems are manicured with a row of rosettes which gives the skirt an added flounce. I felt just like a ballerina!

Skirt: Gingersnaps

Accessories: Hermes and Elitrend

Bag: Forever New

Yellow is supposed to bring my Chinese zodiac sign good luck in the year of the Snake, so it was only natural that I wore this skirt on the first day of Chinese New Year. Besides, yellow, I’ve been wearing a lot of black. Contrary to popular belief that one should wear bright, vibrant colours for Chinese New Year, black is apparently another lucky colour that bodes well for me this year. I guess that works well to my advantage since 80% of my work wardrobe is made up of black and grey pieces. Don’t take me too seriously though, I just find these predictions very entertaining and since there is no harm in abiding by these “rules”, I thought, why not?

What about you? What are your lucky colours for the year of the Snake?

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Jardin de Fleurs Event at the Singapore Turf Club

February 12, 2013 by Regina Chow No Comments

A
couple of weekends ago, I was invited to the Singapore Turf Club’s Jardin de Fleurs event, organized by One9Ninety. Felicia happened to be
back in Singapore for her school holidays so I invited her along as my
plus one. She was my trusty lunch buddy back in Sydney and it was great
catching up with her again!

Dress: ClubCouture

Floral headband and vintage tapestry bag: Sydney Glebe Market

Shoes: Korean

As
the theme of the event suggests, all the ladies turned up in feminine
floral dresses while the men donned edgy floral shirts. There were so many eye candies around, it was quite a
sight to behold!

What
was even more amazing was how the function room (Sage Room) was done
up. Every table was adorned with beautiful flower bouquets. Even the
walkway leading up to the room was sprinkled with flowers. Very
impressive indeed.

It was a feast not only for our eyes, but our stomachs too, as we indulged in a sumptuous buffet.

In fact, if you’re looking for a venue to host networking parties, team building or corporate events, the Singapore Turf Club might just be the perfect spot. The myriad of room choices are designed to accommodate different types of events and group sizes! Coupled with the adrenalin rush you’ll get from the races, the Singapore Turf Club certainly aims to please. 😉

More details can be found here.

If you were wondering why we were looking on so intently, this is the reason:

I love watching the horses parade around the square in their best attire, although some may not be at their best behaviour. But I guess that’s all part of the fun, isn’t it?

I also had the opportunity to catch up with Jessie from the Singapore Turf Club! She’s the sweetest lady around and it’s always fun chatting with her. 🙂

Before the afternoon came to an end, we wasted no time in maximising the use of the photo booth, which in my opinion, is a must-have at every event. We received the polaroid versions instantly and they make such lovely momentos!

The photos that you see here are the high res versions kindly provided by One9Ninety. 🙂

With Fel

With Jessie

With Fel and new friend, Vikki

Us and the Ninja Girls!

Us with Smith and Eunice from One9Ninety. 🙂 They’re hilarious!

With the rest of the One9Ninety ladies!

Thank you so much for the invitation!

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Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner at Ah Yat Seafood Restaurant

February 11, 2013 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

How are your Chinese New Year celebrations coming along? After a week of gorging on rich, sinful delicacies which started a week before the actual reunion dinner, all I’m craving now is a bowl of plain Teochew porridge to clean my palate. Don’t get me wrong, I do appreciate the finer things in life, especially when it comes to food, but sometimes, too much of a good thing can be too excessive for me. 😉

This year, the reunion dinner with my in laws was held at Ah Yat Seafood at Turf City. Despite being very packed, the food quality was not compromised and every dish turned out really well. I found the octopus appetizer and the shark’s fin soup exceptionally flavourful.

Jw and I are not fans of abalone because the rubbery texture just doesn’t cut it for us. I think the older folks appreciate this dish much more than the younger generation. Perhaps we really can’t appreciate the finer things in life after all. LOL

True to its name, Ah Yat seafood certainly boasts a wide array of fresh, succulent seafood. The prawns were sweet, juicy and crunchy. Every bite brought tears of joy to my eyes. Ok I admit I’m exaggerating just a little. 😛

The Garoupa was delicious! The meat was cooked to perfection with a mildly sweet, delicate flavour. Just thinking about it makes me salivate. I know, I claimed that after all that feasting, all I want now is a bowl of porridge, but isn’t this the perfect complement to a bowl of plain porridge too? 🙂

It’s a yearly tradition for us to take a group photo after every reunion dinner, and this year was no exception. In place of my elder sis-in-law who’s on holiday overseas (how envious I am!), we had the honour of having my younger sis-in-law’s boyfriend join us for the dinner. 😉

Finally, here’s my outfit of the day. I wore a cat motif shirt with a poufy lace cut-out skirt from my Bangkok trip some time ago. I’ve been collecting anything and everything with cat motifs because they’re so adorable!

Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo

Bag: Dip Drops

Socks: Gift from Shihui

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Roses Galore

February 4, 2013 by Regina Chow 1 Comment

I thought I would never have the chance to wear this rose printed sweater in Singapore, but as luck would have it, the rainy weather of late made it possible. I love girly, feminine prints, and those who know me would naturally assume that I own floral printed apparel in vibrant colours. The truth is, as much as I love floral prints, I tend to shy away from brightly coloured florals (especially red!) because of my preference for understated pieces.

Well, people change with time, and as age starts catching up on me, I realized that I’ve grown somewhat more adventurous as well. In this outfit, everything on me, except my shoes and bag, has floral prints on it. This is probably the most cheerful skirt I have in my wardrobe too, and the fact that the colour happens to be very much in line with the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities makes me smile.

Hat from Forever New (Sydney)

Bag from Myers (Sydney)

Blouse, skirt and shoes from random Sg shops

Detachable floral collar from Bugis Village

I wore this out with my aunt and uncle from Sydney who dropped by Singapore for a short holiday. The bag was a gift from her. Again, this is probably the brightest bag I have in my closet as I’m a fan of either black, beige or pink bags. I can be so boring and predictable sometimes. 😛

It only just struck me that it has only been slightly over a month since I last saw my relatives given that I left Sydney in late December. Strangely, I feel like I’ve been back for a long time now as there’re so many activities keeping me busy all day long. I’m not complaining though, for I have been on a break for far too long. Now that I’ve gotten back into the groove, I feel much happier than before!

Ring from F21

I’m looking forward to the Chinese New Year holidays, and hopefully, I’ll be able to catch up on all my backdated posts over the long weekend!

Meanwhile, here’s wishing everyone health, happiness and prosperity in the new year! 🙂

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Vanilla Mood: In Her Mood

January 29, 2013 by Regina Chow 1 Comment

I’ve been so caught up with work, catching up with family and friends as well as unpacking (5 suitcases down to 1 now!) that I haven’t had time to sit down and write a proper blog post. Well, now that most of my spring cleaning is done, it’s about time I ended my little hiatus!

I’ve been very active on Instagram these days, and for those of you who follow me at reginachow_sg, you might have noticed that I recently received a beautifully wrapped parcel courtesy of Vanilla Mood.

Vanilla Mood is a sister brand of ClubCouture. If you love romantic lace and floral pieces (like me!), you’ll definitely be in for a treat, because Vanilla Mood stocks an amazing selection of sweet, feminine apparel. It is currently based in Bangkok, but if anything catches your fancy, all you have to do is to drop them an email at hello@vanillamood.me and they’ll be happy to ship it to you, wherever you are!

Lace top: Vanilla Mood

Bangle: Hermes

Bag: Loewe

Jacket: F21

Earrings: Forever New

I had a hard time taking my pick from their In Her Mood collection because I would personally wear every single item in that collection. I eventually decided on a dainty lace top which you see here and I absolutely adore how the delicate white lace material stands out so beautifully against the black collar and sleeve trimmings.

Keeping the look simple and clean was my objective here, and what better way to do it than with a black asymmetrical faux leather skirt, my trusty Loewe bag and pumps from Australian label, Basque. Since I’ve been wearing way too much black, grey and white lately, I couldn’t resist injecting a splash of colour with a silk foral blazer from Forever 21.

The black collar, juxtaposed against the floral lapels, creates an interesting contrast and for some reason, the pairing of floral and lace always has a mood-lifting effect on me. Does it have the same effect on you? 😉

I’ll be back soon with more backdated posts, so do watch this space! 🙂

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Polka Dot and Bow Socks

January 15, 2013 by Regina Chow 5 Comments

Shihui bought me a pair of polka dot socks with 3D bows at the side when she was in Korea last year and it totally reminded me of Hello Kitty. I’ve been dying to wear these socks out because I love polka dots and bows to bits!

At the same time, I was captivated by a denim hoodie with grey cotton sleeves. In a rather haphazard fashion, I put the entire outfit together and by some stroke of luck, everything seemed to work well together.

Jacket and shoes from random shops

Tshirt dress from KandyKayne

Socks from Shihui (gift from Korea)

Bag from Dip Drops

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Sale Post: Vintage Rose Dress (Brand New) – LAST PIECE

January 13, 2013 by Regina Chow 1 Comment

Good morning! I’m so sorry for the lack of updates as I had a busy week, but you’ll be sure to see more posts from me soon!

I know it has been a long time since I put up any clothes for sale, so I’ve decided to give you ladies a treat today with this gorgeous little tapestry dress. 😉

It has the perfect combination of quality vintage rose tapestry material, scalloped lace and little gems adorning the neckline. If you love feminine details with a vintage touch, this dress will certainly be your cup of tea! I especially love the slightly poufy cutting as it emanates just the right hint of elegance and girlish charm.

Unlike most dresses with tapestry prints, which are usually made of thinner material because the design is printed on either cotton or polyester, this electic piece is made of genuine, thick tapestry material, which is especially hard to come by.

Price (excludes postage)

S$ 55 (Note: belt not included)

Measurements

Width: 15.5 inches

Length: 30 inches

If you’re interested in purchasing this dress, please drop me an e-mail at regina.chow@gmail.com!

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Hello Smorgasbord

January 4, 2013 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

We made our way to Star Vista one rainy day last week and by some stroke of luck, we found a sheltered walkway where these pictures were taken. If you’ve not been to Star Vista, you aren’t missing out much because there are hardly any retail stores there! It does however boast a wide variety of eateries and cafes. You’re bound to find something that suits your palate.

The name
smorgasbord came about because this outfit reminds me of a buffet of
colours, textures and prints. Blue and pink shades take centerstage
here, while white and nude hues assume a supporting role. The name is especially apt too, because there are so many things going on in my life right now.

I have since returned to work full-time and I’m enjoying every minute of it. It is wonderful to reunite with colleagues who’ve since become more like friends and family to me.

On the family
front, my dad hasn’t been particularly well lately and I’ll be taking
him to the specialist next week for a thorough check-up. We’re all
keeping our fingers crossed that it’s a temporary condition, and I would
be very grateful if you could keep him in your prayers.

Jacket, shirt, shorts and shoes from random shops in Singapore

Necklace given by my mum

Bag from Hermes

On
a more personal note, I generally like to focus on the positive aspects
of
life, and I hope that my positive attitude will put a smile on
everyone’s faces (remember my new year resolution?). We come across new
faces and personalities all the time, and sometimes it’s inevitable to
become a victim of gossip, for reasons that may not be justified.
I prefer to steer clear if possible, because what good do you get out
of all this negativity? Having a clear conscience is the most important
thing to me, because that is the surest way to ensure that I have
nothing to fear.

Always remember this – The only reason why people talk behind your back, is because you’re already two steps ahead. 😉

Have a great weekend guys!!

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Black Parade

January 1, 2013 by Regina Chow No Comments

The perfect black biker jacket is hard to come by, but luckily for me, I chanced upon my dream jacket at Dip Drops recently. It was marked down by 30%, with an additional 10% off for VIPs! While I don’t foresee myself wearing this much in balmy Singapore (except in December when it’s much cooler), I figured this could also double up as autumn/winter wear when I travel overseas.

What I like about this jacket is its smooth and luxurious pleather material. In fact, it feels just like leather, sans the high maintenance required for leather products. I love the biker chick look, but as much as I like it, I can’t seem to ditch my pretty tulle skirts and frilly tops. So, what do I do? I compromise and incorporate both styles in the same outfit. Biker jackets like this one are great for toughening up a feminine ensemble as they add a touch of spunk to an otherwise sweet outfit.

Black biker jacket from Dip Drops

Tulle skirt from Snidel

Blouse from KandyKayne

Bag from Chanel

Boots from random store in Sydney

Before I end this post, I’ll like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! May you be blessed with health, happiness and success in 2013! My only resolution this year is to be happy and to be able to put a smile on someone’s face everyday. Life is too short for grief, worries and unhappiness, so my only wish is for me and my loved ones to be happy. 🙂

What about you? What are your new year resolutions?

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Making a Statement with Statement Jewellery

Year of the Snake Outfit

Jardin de Fleurs Event at the Singapore Turf Club

Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner at Ah Yat Seafood Restaurant

Roses Galore

Vanilla Mood: In Her Mood

Polka Dot and Bow Socks

Sale Post: Vintage Rose Dress (Brand New) – LAST PIECE

Hello Smorgasbord

Black Parade

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