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

Polka Dots Overdose

October 28, 2011 by Regina Chow No Comments
I just came back from Hong Kong with a whole bunch of socks. I’ve been crazy about socks recently, especially those with lace details and am looking forward to pairing them with all my shoes. πŸ˜‰

One fateful rainy day, I decided it was time my long sleeve polka dot tunic see the light of day again.

The last time I wore this was when I was holidaying in Prague here . I think it looks a little different with my pearl detachable collar and a pair of lacy polka dot socks.

Which look do you prefer?

Polka dot tunic from Far East Plaza

Lace polka dot socks from Sogo, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Detachable pearl collar from LaForet, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Quilted flats from Chanel

Have a great weekend everyone!

And if you’re attending any Halloween parties this weekend, have a ball of a time!

Share:
Uncategorized

Vintage Tea Party

October 24, 2011 by Regina Chow No Comments
Share:
Uncategorized

Amelie Anne Sienna Jersey Dress

October 7, 2011 by Regina Chow 8 Comments
Looking effortlessly chic has never been easier with Amelie Anne’s Sienna Jersey Dress!

The beauty of the dress lies in its simplicity. The cut flatters just about any body shape and the material (cotton with satin lining) is so soft it caresses your skin.

Once again, I was very impressed with the quality of the workmanship and would definitely recommend every girl to have one of these jersey dresses in her wardrobe!

Remember I mentioned that versatility is always key in Amelie Anne’s The Label Love collection? To me, this Stella McCartney inspired dress is the epitome of versatility.

You can dress down by wearing it without the sash or glam it up with a simple necklace like I did. When the weather gets chilly (it’s so unpredictable nowadays, even in Singapore!), just throw on a cropped jacket to complete the look!




The best part is, the Sienna Jersey Dress also comes in a multitude of colours, including bold primary colours and subtle shades of grey and cream.

Can’t decide which colour to choose? LOL I can totally understand because I love them all!

You know it’s time to reward yourself after a long work week, so what better than to indulge in a little retail therapy at Amelie Anne!

Share:
Uncategorized

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. πŸ™‚


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. πŸ˜‰

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.

Share:
Uncategorized

And Fall is Here

September 23, 2011 by Regina Chow No Comments

I’ve been travelling for a month now and dressing up everyday, especially when I’m transitioning between summer and autumn, can be a real challenge. I could be in shorts one day and all wrapped up the next day because of the crazy weather.

Temperatures can vary very drastically from city to city too. There was one point in Slovakia when I even had to pull out my winter trench because it was freezing cold! Brrr…and the funniest thing was, when I reached Hungary the next day, it was summer all over again!

Here’s one of my get-ups for the fall season:

Black turtle neck blouse from Uniqlo

Denim skinny jeans from Mango

Cowl scarf from H&M

Tote bag from Prada

Nude patent wedged boots from Far East Plaza

I had just arrived in Cesky Krumlov from Prague where it rained in the morning (read: massive temperature drop alert!!). It was hot and sunny when I took these photos and I was getting all these curious stares from passersby who probably thought I was from outer space. LOL

Needless to say, I changed out of my outfit the minute I reached my hotel room! πŸ˜›

————————–
If you enjoyed reading this post, do follow me on Networked blogs (click on my blog’s left sidebar).

If you like my outfits, follow me on Lookbook and Chictopia too!

Share:
Uncategorized

Prague and Charles Bridge

September 21, 2011 by Regina Chow 8 Comments
The most iconic attraction in Prague has got to be Charles Bridge. Everyday, without fail, it draws throngs of visitors who jostle past one another just to capture that picture perfect shot, not just of the bridge itself, but also its surrounding scenery and the Vltava river. To be honest, I wasn’t particularly bowled over by Charles Bridge because having heard so much about the beauty of Prague, I probably had unrealistic expectations of what it has to offer. πŸ˜›
But once I saw Prague by night and the Charles Bridge from across the river bank during lunch at Hergetova Cihelna, all of that changed. It really is a beautiful city and photos don’t lie, do they? πŸ˜‰

See what I mean? Prague by night looks like a city of glowing jewels.

By day, Charles Bridge looks magnificent against the backdrop of Prague’s charming Old Town. Unlike other European cities, the roofs of the buildings here come in warm colourful hues of red and green.
Dining outdoors beside the Vltava river in the company of such lovely scenery is definitely a worthwhile experience, even for someone like me who usually avoids the sun like the plague! I would recommend dining at Hergetova Cihelna, a popular restaurant under the Kampa Group of Restaurants in Prague.

The food was great and the service was topnotch. Our server was very professional and had a wonderful sense of humour too. When we requested for her to take a photo of us, her witty reply was “Why, of course..that’s my second job!” LOL

My delicious main course – Crispy salmon with potatoes
JW had risotto instead, which was equally yummy.

We headed to Prague Castle thereafter, the next most popular attraction after Prague’s Old Town and Charles Bridge. But I’ll save that for another time and leave you with my outfit photos instead.

For some reason, my outfit that day drew quite a bit of attention from fellow tourists (including Asians!) and they all started snapping photos of me, thinking I was a Japanese girl. They were all quite shocked to learn that I was from Singapore. Never judge a cover by its looks people! Haha I was flattered yet pretty embarrassed at the same time.


Pink crotchet collar dress from Bugis Village (a steal at just S$25!)
Pink lace stockings from Topshop
White camellia hairclip from H&M

Share:
Uncategorized

Prague Polka Dots

September 17, 2011 by Regina Chow 4 Comments
I’m sorry I haven’t been updating as frequently, but I’ve been so overwhelmed by the sights and happenings around me. I’m currently in the Czech Republic, where I visited Prague and am now in Cesky Krumlov, a beautiful town that is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. I’ll blog about the attractions I visited in Barcelona and Prague separately when I have better wifi connection and more time on my hands. Of course, I will also be replying your comments soon. I love reading them so do keep them coming!

For now, I’ll leave you with an outfit shot in Prague. πŸ™‚ Don’t be deceived by these photos on the iconic Charles Bridge. The bridge looks practically empty here, but truth be told, the maddening crowd in Prague almost drove me crazy because I couldn’t admire the beauty of the city in its entirety without having to elbow through truckloads of tourists!

Polka dot tunic from Far East Plaza

Nude patent wedged boots from Far East Plaza

Ribbon bag from Naraya

Rosette ribbon hair clip from Ching, Far East Plaza

This polka dot tunic is one of my favourite pieces for travelling. It doesn’t crease at all, is lightweight and thus perfect for hotter days. It is also great for layering when temperatures nosedive.


Have a great weekend everybody! Meanwhile, there’ll be more outfit shots coming your way. πŸ˜‰


————————–
If you enjoyed reading this post, do follow me on Networked blogs (click on my blog’s left sidebar).

If you like my outfits, follow me on Lookbook and Chictopia too!

Share:
Uncategorized

A Day in Alquezar, Spain

September 9, 2011 by Regina Chow 3 Comments
Yesterday, we drove 30km out of Rodellar to another town by the name of Alquezar. It is a medieval city listed as a historical site in Spain.

Don’t you feel like you’ve been transported back in time? πŸ˜‰ Images of castles, kings, queens, knights and princesses came to my mind immediately. Playing make-believe has never been easier!

I love taking photos of dazzling sun rays peeking out from tree branches. So pretty!

Before we continued touring the town, we stopped by Narbona restaurant for lunch and an extended tea break thereafter. We had yummy cordon bleu for our main courses (we took the kid’s meal cos the portions are huge!). At 2 euros, you can also get yourself a glass of sangria, which is the same price as what a coke or coffee would cost!

Over here, the siesta starts from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, and families would gather for long, leisurely lunches together. Wish we could do that in Singapore too, where work-life balance is more of a myth, don’t you think? Unless you’re self-unemployed like yours truly. πŸ˜‰

After filling our tummies with sangria and oily fried food, we climbed up to the highest point of the town, where the Santa Maria La Mayor castle-collegiate church is. This church used to be a Muslim castle until it was conquered by the King of Aragon in the 1600s.

The gold plating and coloured wood carvings are well-preserved in its original glory, which is pretty amazing for something so ancient!

The Romanesque pillars also remind me of a romantic scene from the movie Great Expectations, where the child leads locked lips over a drinking fountain.

The mesmerizing view atop the clock tower of Santa Maria collegiate-church.

We spent the rest of our time walking through the pebbled streets and charming architecture of medieval origins.


Here’s what I wore to battle the sweltering heat.

Lace Ribbon Camisole from Forever New

White denim shorts from H&M


Along the way back, we passed by El Puente, a campsite with a beautiful arched bridge against the captivating backdrop of Sierra de Guara just as the sun was setting.


Sigh..I’m so gonna miss this place!!!!

Byebye Rodellar, and hello Barcelona.


————————–
If you enjoyed reading this post, do follow me on Networked blogs (click on my blog’s left sidebar).

If you like my outfits, follow me on Lookbook and Chictopia too!

Share:
Uncategorized

Amelie Anne Soffieanne Cascading Dress

September 7, 2011 by Regina Chow 6 Comments

When the weather was less chilly last week, I threw on the Soffieanne Cascading Dress in Nude Cream, courtesy of Amelie Anne, for one of my rest days from hiking in Rodellar when I’ll wander around the picturesque town and chill out in quaint cafes with a glass of ice-cold coke (not beer) in the company of the scenic mountain view.

The Soffieanne Cascading Dress is such a breezy little number! This is another one of those dresses that will take you from work to play in the blink of an eye. Just slip on a pair of heels and you’re ready for work or put on those comfy flats (like I did!) for afternoon tea with your girlfriends.


The ruffle details at the side of the dress add a touch of femininity while its classic shift design makes it appropriate for formal functions. Again, versatility is always key when it comes to Amelie Anne‘s The Label Love collection.


This understated beauty comes in a wide array of colours, including Salmon Blush Pink, Peacock Blue and Midnight Blue. At Amelie Anne‘s, you’ll always be spoilt for choice! πŸ˜‰


Looking for retail therapy or some mid-week indulgence? Here’s Amelie-Anne to the rescue!


Happy shopping dearies! πŸ˜€

————————–
If you enjoyed reading this post, do follow me on Networked blogs (click on my blog’s left sidebar).

If you like my outfits, follow me on Lookbook and Chictopia too!

Share:
Uncategorized

WIWT – Rodellar

September 5, 2011 by Regina Chow 5 Comments
Here’s a simple outfit I wore for shopping at Bershka in Huesca. πŸ˜‰ 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!
Share:
Page 29 of 43« First...1020«28293031»40...Last »

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