Sakura sakura - Yokoso Japan!

I love Spring (though not as much as my fav Autumn) but Spring is really lovely in Japan! Sweet and beautiful...

First stop - Kyoto (old Japan). Love the serenity and calmness of the city...

Next stop: Sannomiya (Kobe) for the acclaimed Kobe beef - and it did not disappoint!
Then headed onto Osaka...


Last but not least, Tokyo! I absolutely love Tokyo! The Tsukiji fish market for the best ever sashimi, Ginza for the amazing architectures and shops, and all the sights (e.g. Asakusa temple, Oeno Park and so on)...

But of course, Spring in Japan wouldn't be complete without Sakura!

I will be back...Love the culture, the food, everything way too much in the land of the rising sun!

Happy Easter!

mon amour...rendezvous en france

Bonjour!

Guess what came through in the mail for me today?

A letter from my bank saying that I've won a complimentary Longchamp Le Pliage Travel bag (SGD 350)...What a pleasant surprise, almost bordering on the "too good to believe it's true" line!

Anyhoo, I've called up the boutique and they're all out of stock at the moment, but the SA was kind enough to let me in on that new stock will be arriving in store on Tuesday, and that she will put one piece away for my collection. So come Tuesday, I'm heading down to Paragon to pick it up...Now I can't decide if I should get the bag in red or chocolate, though I'm really leaning towards the red :)

I've come to realise that a huge part of my wardrobe comes not only from Italy but France as well as Spain. This is absolutely random, but I really do miss Paris...sigh, or perhaps it's the weight of being burdened so much by work and stresses of the politicking that I'm worn out almost 90% of the time now.

So Happy Valentines!

This is my outfit for the evening...

ODJ - Dinner with R @ Pregos, and Drinks @ City Space after...

Dress - HL Honeysuckle

Shoes - CL Lady Gres in Bordeaux

Bag - H Tri-colour Kelly

Random pics from the night, taken on the way to City Space for drinks, and at dinner...

Cheers to love!

Have a good weekend!

flowers in the wind

So, here's my action pic today...going out for dinner with R at Yappy's place, and Durrow Gal's place after. It's the last weekend for the Chinese Lunar New Year. Apparently, it's going to be a more smoothsailing year in the year of the Ox for those born in the year of the Monkeys - sure hope it's true!

Top - Chanel scarf
Belt - Fendi B
Cuff - Loewe bracelet
Bag - Chanel Timeless Clutch
Shoes - Gucci slides


Work's been a killer - I cannot wait to move on. Things can only get better and not get any worse than they are now, can they?

"Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone elses opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation."

baby steps into the new year

A lot has happened in the past month. On the work front, I can't really say much but it's tiring. Anyway hopefully there are better days ahead.

It's the Lunar New Year. I've been so looking forward to this long weekend. Yet it seems it's all going to be over in a blink of an eye!

ODJ #1 - Typical Monday of a work week
Magaschoni Work Blouse in white
Cynthia Steffe Navy Skirt
Prada Bag
CL Magenta Horatio Slings


ODJ #2 - Chinese New Year eve going for reunion dinner
Bebe Satin Blouse
BYSI Capri Pants
CL Black Kid Armadillos
Chanel Timeless Clutch

ODJ #3 - Day 1 of Chinese New Year
Tailored Cheong Sum

CL Wine Yoyo Zeppas

Chanel Timeless Clutch

A new development, R's family has adopted a new member into the home...mini Schaunzer Cookie...

Hope y'all have a good weekend!

0 sleeps to the New Year and beyond

Happy 2009!

What a crazy year 2008 has been. Turbulent ups and downs, literally with the global markets, and everything else in my life. Well, I say things can only get better, no?

Any reflections in check for the new year ahead? For me, it's solely and fundamentally to stay focused. Maintain that focus so that I can achieve and fulfill more in return. And good health and happiness to all whom I love! Less heartaches / heartbreaks in this new year...

Off to a good start, JS was so sweet to drop me this cute little Chanel New Year card. And with a little extra gift to compliment it too. How nice!

ODJ #1 - New Year's Day
Top: Grey Dolmain Top by F21
Accessories: Topshop Necklace and Chloe padlock handbag in Elephant
Bottom: BYSI black pants
Shoes: Black Strappy CLs

R sneaked a shot of me while we were out in town.

I absolutely love this F21 top, it seems so very versatile, and at USD15 - who can possibly beat that?

ODJ #2 - Jan 3rd 2009 (coffee with CL at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf)
Top: White Alexander Mcqueen skull tank tee
Accessories: Gucci Denim small bucket tote
Bottom: MNG black mini

Shoes: Lanvin Navy Patent flats

Bracing myself for another year ahead!

xoxo

X`mas Cheer

Busy X'mas day which started off with a quick lunch at LX's place for her baby shower. Baby Ethan was super cute!

Next it was off to visit my-in-law's neighbour's place - B & R had an amazing home with sucha lovely view of greenery and the all so inviting pool...we were really impressed!

Finally, we had dinner with my side of the family. Everyone's back from overseas and it's so nice just having dinner together!

Hope y'all had a blessed Christmas!

ODJ #1 - Lunch at LX's place for her baby shower
Dress: Gray F21 empire cut dress with sequins
Bag: Chanel clutch
Shoes: Chanel wedges

ODJ #2 - Family Dinner @ Asia Grand Restaurant
Dress: Black F21 sequined dress with mesh tie belt
Bag: Chanel clutch
Shoes: CL Joli Dorcet in patent black

With my siblings...

And my family...

5 days to Christmas

It was R's twin brother's wedding yesterday. Long hectic day which started off with the local traditional gate-crashing session at the bride's place in the early morning (we're talking 7am here), followed by the church ceremony at 9am, before proceeding back to my in-laws' place for the tea ceremony and lunch. Everything ended off at about 3pm in the afternoon, and then there was time to sneak off to get my hair blown into curls (curls are growing on me slowly) and then it was off to the hotel for the wedding dinner. We were all extremely worn out by the end of the day. But it was good that almost everything went about without a hitch and the couple is happy.

R and me at the church after the ceremony.
Dress - D&G
Bag - YSL Croc-embossed Muse II
Shoes - Jimmy Choo silver strappy sandals (not shown)

ODJ for the wedding dinner
Dress - Nicole Miller in raspberry
Bag - Nancy Gonzalez Gold Python Clutch
Shoes - CL Armadillos in Nappa Black

And the back of the dress - which was exactly why I got it many months back.

R and me at the wedding dinner.

Looking forward to the holidays! A peek at my Saks sale haul - big thanks to R!

musings and inspiration

It's the time of the year again when the lights come up and pretty up the streets. And yes, Christmas is one of my favourite holidays of the year. Happy, hopeful, pretty, sparkly - all that sums it up. What better way to brighten up the recessional moods than with a huge lovely tree...


So, R and I hung out in town for dinner two nights ago, and I was really drawn to the amazing display window of this store. How about a guess?

Any right hits, Banana Republic. I always knew they had great clothes - just not really in sunny little Singapore. Hmm I was in for a pleasant surprise...take a look below. Seems like the Singapore buyer's getting up to standard with our counterparts in the US! I love the party dresses, and the tuxedo getup below is utterly classic.

Dinner without profiteroles must be quite sad indeed :)

I found myself trying on Max Azria's Hervé Léger's all famous bandage dress - I absolutely adore every raspberry part of it (just can't bear to spurlge on it), but it also means I have to hit the treadmill even more to get back in shape!

Moving on...

ODJ - Saturday night @ the movies ("City of Ember" - we really enjoyed it!)

1. Cynthia Rowley purple quilted silk dress

2. Diva gold necklace

3. Prada satin purse in plum

4. Aldo sandals in gold and crystals

And this is the complimentary manicure I got from Smitten mag - "diamonds are forever". Everytime I look at my thumb, it still gets me thinking if it's really the real thing...hmm...

To end off on a cute note, I'm beginning to love Miroslava Duma (Russia's new "It" girl who happens to be working at Russia's Harper). She looks absolutely chic and stylish wherever she goes - young, classy, beautiful - and did I mention I love her YSL muse II?

Just look, she's even got The Satorialist himself next to her :)

And I love her Chanel coat.

Have a great weekend!

Happy Thanksgiving! - and congrats to all those people who made it to the crazy and totally amazing Saks sale. How I wish I were there!

ODJ

Outfit du jour - Group Dinner Saturday Night @ Durrow Gal's place
1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Leaf-Print Dress in Khaki
2. Chloe Paddington Bag in Elephant
3. Nine West Satin Platforms in Light Gold and Khaki

I'll be running tomorrow morning...yes, FINALLY. I need to get back in shape...