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Black on Black

July 25, 2010 by Regina Chow 9 Comments

I’ve been busy helping a friend out with her last minute wedding preparations, so here’s just a simple outfit post. My Europe posts will have to wait till I have more time on my hands.

I’m currently going through a black phase. Black has always been one of my favourite colours because it is sharp, mysterious and versatile. While black is a staple colour in any wardrobe, playing with textures and different fabrics helps to add dimension to the ensemble when you have too much black going on in one outfit.

Ok it’s time for me to zip off. Enjoy whatever’s left of the weekend!

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Catching up in London

July 21, 2010 by Regina Chow 6 Comments

It has been eons since I last caught up with Sheryl, my JC classmate, but she hasn’t changed one bit! I was so glad we finally got to meet again after all these years because not only do we share the same birthday, we share many other similar traits as well.

I’m guessing the easiest way to tell us apart is by the number of shopping bags we each have. No prizes for guessing who has more. 😛

Hint: The one who has more shopping bags just had a plate of grass for breakfast.

She’s still as sweet as ever, always lovingly referring to me as the evil twin when I am obviously the good one, though I have to admit (albeit rather grudgingly) that this is also a case of the pot (i.e. me) calling the kettle black.

We had lunch in a quaint little french restaurant at Covent Garden, followed by crazy shopping!

That day alone, we covered Oxford Street, Bond Street, Covent Garden and Harrods…how amazing is that?

As you can tell from the photos, the weather in London was exceptional while we were there. It was sunny yet breezy, totally unlike the typical gloomy weather that Londoners are so used to. Needless to say, that was probably the key reason why the streets were jam packed with people! The only time when the streets were empty was when the world cup matches were on!

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Bow Dress

July 13, 2010 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

This is another one of my favourite Korean dresses, although it makes me look a little like a present from some angles. Nonetheless, you can’t deny it has a fabulous cutting.

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Graze@Rochester Park

July 12, 2010 by Regina Chow No Comments

I know many of you must be wondering..is this yet another entry on breakfast? 😛 Erm, yes, unfortunately. As I mentioned, I was and am still going through a breakfast phase!

My second visit to Graze took place just before I left for Europe. Karen, Bernice, baby Arielle and I decided to meet at Graze for brunch on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

I still remember Karen told her friend that we were going to Graze at Rochester Park and how bizarre that actually sounded. The thought of a herd of cows (i.e. all of us) going to graze at the park still cracks me up. Hahaha!!

I like the restaurant’s interior design. The eclectic mix of mismatched furniture, dark walls and chrome accessories creates a bold picture of elegance without compromising on functionality.

I had the Eggs Florentine, which happened to be one of the better ones that I’ve tried. The most important ingredient for eggs benedict (to me at least) is the hollandaise sauce. Here, the hollandaise sauce is buttery and flavourful with just a tinge of sweetness. I personally dislike the eggs benedict at Riders because the hollandaise sauce is just way too sweet!

Karen had the waffles, topped with ice-cream and a generous serving of strawberries. 🙂 Silly me forgot to take a photo of Bernice’s breakfast. She had bacon hash, which is essentially potatoes with fried eggs. There was a dead housefly on her plate when the dish first arrived, but thank goodness we got the dish promptly replaced.

Finally, here’s a parting shot of us with baby Arielle, who just woke up from her nap. 😉

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Ms Selfridge Embellished Top

July 11, 2010 by Regina Chow No Comments

This embellished top is one of my current favourites. Made of soft, quality cotton, this intricately designed tunic was on sale (just 15 pounds!) at Ms Selfridge in London.

It would probably look more outstanding with bandage leggings like these.

Anyone knows where I can get bandage leggings in Singapore? 🙂

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Number Fifty & Wild Honey

July 9, 2010 by Regina Chow 4 Comments

Mandarin Gallery has become one of my favourite places to chill out, shop and basically just to get some peace and quiet. Although it’s located right smack in the heart of the city, this is one of the rare malls that offers a confluence of exclusivity, accessibility and tranquility.

While it counts some strange shops such as a huge Denni boutique (yes, the jewellery brand that you find in all departmental stores) as its tenants, you can definitely find hidden gems here!

One of the gems that we uncovered was Number Fifty. The shop brings in unique apparel from French designers Deja Fan and Manoush as well as Thai labels such as Soda and Tutti. The items are reasonably priced too. I’ve never picked up anything that was above S$250.

This photo marked our first shopping spree at Number 50. I think this photo was taken some time in April or May? *All photos in this post are courtesy of Karen by the way :)*

Since then, I have made another 2 trips to the store, spent a fortune and became a proud member who is now entitled to 10% discount storewide.

I don’t know if I should laugh or cry, really. 😛

After shopping, we made our way to Wild Honey, a restaurant that offers all day breakfast. Remember my addiction to all day breakfast? I thought it was just a phase, but it has been about 2-3 months now and I still enjoy eating breakfast at all times of the day.

The menu items are written on two large chalk boards. They even have pictures of the items stored in an i-Phone at the counter to facilitate the ordering process. 😉

I can’t remember what drink I had, but I know I really liked the beverages that we ordered!

Karen had The European – Eggs Benedict.

As for me, I always order the same dish – Tunisia. I love the mish-mash of runny eggs, tomatoes and spices.

And finally, here’s what Jo had. I can’t remember the name of the dish.

Jo, do you remember what you had? 😛

Wild honey can be a little crowded, especially on weekends, but I love the warm and cozy atmosphere, complemented by dim lights against the red brick walls. The dainty test tube flower vases on the walls make great conversation pieces too.

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Dining in the Swiss Alps

June 11, 2010 by Regina Chow 8 Comments

Sorry to disappoint you. I didn’t actually dine in the Swiss Alps. What I did however, was have lunch in a restaurant that was decorated to resemble the Swiss Alps.

The irony of it all is, I will actually be able to pen a genuine post on the Swiss Alps in due course because I will be heading there soon!

In the meanwhile, you can still enjoy the lovely scenery of the alps in the comfort of Marche at 313 Somerset! The moment I stepped into the restaurant, I felt like I had entered a quaint Swiss cottage set against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains, lush pastures and cute milkmaids with their cows in tow.

I can’t recall the last time that I patronized Marche, but I do remember that it used to be located at The Heeren and was a popular haunt among my university classmates.

Nothing much has changed except for the more upmarket decor. For one, my favourite mushroom soup, crepes and root beer are still available on the menu!

Inevitably, looking at pictures of mountains can cause rockclimbers to hallucinate and pine for the sport. In some cases, the individual’s palms will start to sweat uncontrollably as well.

So, what do people (like the above) do when they feel the urge to climb? People like them make their spouses take photographs of them while they are in the heat of the action.

Don’t you just pity the poor squirrels who are attempting to flee their natural habitat in the face of danger?

After a hearty lunch, we spent the rest of the leisurely afternoon chilling out at Tully’s Coffee and catching up on the latest news before we headed home for a short break before dinner.

I changed into another outfit before we went out for dinner in town. The lace strapless dress here is another lovely piece courtesy of ClubCouture. I wanted to add a dash of colour to the black and white ensemble, hence I paired the dress with bright green heels and a whimsical clutch from Pleats Please by Issey Miyake.

As I had expected, this dress was a complete sell-out on ClubCouture. The pretty tiered lace skirt and attached bow accent belt would set everyone’s heart fluttering!

I did however spy another lovely black lace dress on ClubCouture, so if you’re looking for the perfect little black dress with just a hint of lace, the Nat Lace Babydoll Dress may just be it!

Have a great weekend babes! 🙂

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Arteastiq Tea Lounge by Marxx

June 10, 2010 by Regina Chow 6 Comments

It has been a while since I met Grace as she got attached recently and has been spending more time with her baby! I finally had her all to myself one weekend a couple of weeks ago!

I love hanging out with girlfriends just to do the usual girly things like watching chick flicks, shopping, doing our nails and catching up over a cup of tea. After the movie (I love Sex & The City!) and a lot of shopping, we had a sumptuous yet sinful meal at McDonalds before adjourning to Arteastiq Tea Lounge for dessert tea.

Housed within Marxx, a designer furniture shop, Arteastiq is tastefully decorated with an artistic European flair infused with elements of Eastern influence. Softly illuminated by the row of cane lights which resemble Chinese birdcages, this cafe has a very comfortable and cozy atmosphere that is perfect for unwinding.

Other eastern influences include the blue and white floral wallpaper, which is reminiscent of an oriental painting.The black and white print sofa also lends an interesting contrast to the light colour palette.

I fell completely in love with the European armchairs which come in an assortment of vibrant neon colours, adding a playful touch to the elegant decor.

Grace and I share many common interests, such as shopping, make-up and all things associated with beauty, not to mention camwhoring too! We always go the extra mile to ensure that only our best angles are captured.

I had the lychee tea while Grace went for the pear tea. The lychee tea was a little too sweet for me but I found Grace’s tea very refreshing and pleasing to the palate. The dessert teas are brewed with real fruit, hence you can taste the essence of the fruit with every sip. Each of our trays also came with a plate of delicious dried cranberries, a delightful complement to the slightly bitter-sweet taste of tea.

Here’s what I wore that day. It’s a dreamy tulle tunic similar to the previous outfit that I posted. This cute little tunic is from Number 50 at Mandarin Gallery. I thought this would be the perfect outfit for catching Sex and the City as it is feminine, mischievous and outrageous at the same time!

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Dempsey & Ayam Bakar

June 6, 2010 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

Feeling well rested after the cruise, we headed down to Dempsey the day we returned to mainland Singapore to meet up with Karen, Clara, Janice and Audrey. Most of the photos here are courtesy of Janice. 🙂

The objective was to check out the flea market, but after our tea session at Jones the Grocer, most of the shops had closed! None of us realized that the flea closes at 6pm. 😛

Nonetheless, that didn’t stop us from checking out the Beauty Emporium, where we had a ball of a time browsing through beauty products while Janice had her brows done. It was her virgin experience!

The Beauty Emporium is apparently the world’s first one-stop shop for all your beauty and nutritional needs. I was overwhelmed by the wide selection of beauty products which is not commonly found in departmental stores, and….surprise, surprise….books too!

Yes, Books Actually (their main shop is located at Club Street) is a tenant here as well. I’ve always been a fan of their unique collection of books and antique collectibles sourced from overseas.

I also love how the beauty products are neatly lined on refrigerated shelves, not unlike food products at the supermarket.

Our final shot before we headed to Ayam Bakar at Lucky Plaza for dinner

Ayam Bakar is an Indonesian restaurant that I’ve been rather crazy about lately. You can read more about it in my previous entry here.

Not only is the Ayam Bakar dish delicious, I absolutely adore the Happy Soda too!

We ended the night in a typical girly fashion with a parting shot before we went our separate ways. Karen had to zip off to a friend’s birthday party, so there were only the 3 of us! Hope to meet up with the girls again soon!

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Floral Prints & Denim

June 5, 2010 by Regina Chow 4 Comments

Floral prints and denim are all the rage in Japan this season. This trend has been repeatedly featured on various Japanese magazines such as Vivi, Popteen and CanCam .

We can always trust the Japanese girls when it comes to dolling up. I never knew that casual denim separates such as jackets and vests could match floral dresses so beautifully.