October 2010 - Regina Chow - Singapore Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle & Travel Blog

Annual Pilgrimage to Chanel

Saturday, October 30, 2010

In true shopping queen fashion, I could never leave Europe without making any purchases. Fortunately for my wallet, I only bought 2 items du...

Saturday, October 30, 2010

In true shopping queen fashion, I could never leave Europe without making any purchases. Fortunately for my wallet, I only bought 2 items during my entire Austria trip and believe it or not, these were not from Austria.

Lady luck was shining on us for we were given an extra day in Paris (with free accommodation!) as a result of a flight delay on the way back from Vienna to Paris. Don't we all love unexpected surprises?

Thanks to the French who were on strike due to pension reforms, I had every reason to make a stop at Chanel@31 Rue Cambon.

Anniversary Lunch at Iggy's

Monday, October 25, 2010

We celebrated the 10th year anniversary of our relationship in July at Iggy's, shortly after I returned from my Europe work trip. A deca...

Monday, October 25, 2010

We celebrated the 10th year anniversary of our relationship in July at Iggy's, shortly after I returned from my Europe work trip.

A decade seems like a long time, but it sure doesn't feel like 10 years has passed. Among our circle of friends, we often get questions on how we keep the spark alive. I am no expert and I don't really have the answer, but I guess it all boils down to a combination of factors.

While our hobbies are vastly different, we do share similar interests, like checking out museums , new food haunts and travelling. Differences aside, our relationship is also underpinned by similar values, principles and most importantly, respect.

We give each other a lot of space too. I think it's unreasonable to expect your other half to make significant changes to his lifestyle after getting together with you or after marriage, and morphing into an attention seeking control freak is bound to scare the life out of your guy.

He's free to pursue his interests (e.g. rockclimbing haha) and the same applies to me (yay to shopping!). Being a Sagittarius means that I embrace freedom, and I believe that freedom should also be extended to my partner.

So yup, I guess that sums it up. :) Now it's time to let the pictures do the talking.

Here's what I wore that day - a frilly nude coloured top from Number Fifty@Mandarin Gallery paired with black cigarette pants.

Food was decently good and service was immaculate, but I kept thinking about Clementi satay, katong laksa, among other local hawker delights. I always miss hawker food when I return from overseas.

JW's dessert was tasty, but my beetroot flavoured sherbet was a little too funky for my taste buds. I much prefer Awfully Chocolate's dark chocolate ice-cream or Udders' Mao Shan Wang Durian ice-cream (SLURP!!!).

Couple shot to end the day.

Part of his anniversary gift to me was a trip to Austria, which I'll be blogging about pretty soon. The trip was awesome and it felt every bit like a 2nd honeymoon! ;)

Grace's Birthday

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Grace is one of my closest friends and we've known each other for close to 10 years now. Boy have we aged! Her sweet boyfriend, Jay, sur...

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Grace is one of my closest friends and we've known each other for close to 10 years now. Boy have we aged!

Her sweet boyfriend, Jay, surprised her with a birthday party at SAFRA Changi. I was tasked to order her birthday cake and after much deliberation, Jay and I decided on a kinky cake. The sporting couple also took turns to pose for the camera, but I reckon those are probably too raunchy for public viewing and are best kept in their private collection. :P

We had so much fun and were all in stitches after numerous rounds of drinking games and flowing alcohol. After finishing more than 10 bottles among us, it was a miracle that most of us managed to walk out of the chalet sober at 4am.

Here's what I got for my dear friend:

The guys and girls at the party:

Lanvin for H&M

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

I bet there'll be massive queues at the actual launch on Nov 23rd! I would love to get my hands on this gorgeous collection, but alas, H...

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

I bet there'll be massive queues at the actual launch on Nov 23rd!

I would love to get my hands on this gorgeous collection, but alas, H&M doesn't have a store in Singapore and it doesn't look like I'll be travelling in November either. Should I plan a short getaway to Hong Kong? :P

A Little Out of the Ordinary

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Yes, I'm finally back in the sunny island after close to two weeks in Austria. Before I get down to blogging about one of my favourite c...

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Yes, I'm finally back in the sunny island after close to two weeks in Austria. Before I get down to blogging about one of my favourite countries on this globe, here's an outfit shot that I took some time back.

Some of you may recall that I purchased this pair of towering platforms a while ago. Here, I paired it with a slouchy beige minimalist top with black high waist pants, not my usual style, but I figured it doesn't hurt to be more adventurous sometimes.

Jimbaran Bay

Sunday, October 17, 2010

I was told that everyone should visit Jimbaran Bay to catch the beautiful sunset, albeit in the company of overpriced seafood. Unfortunately...

Sunday, October 17, 2010

I was told that everyone should visit Jimbaran Bay to catch the beautiful sunset, albeit in the company of overpriced seafood. Unfortunately, the latter was true but the former was not. I didn't think much of the sunset nor the seafood . My travel companions shared the same view and we all agreed that we probably should have headed down to Rock Bar instead.

Nonetheless, it's the company that matters and we still had fun camwhoring while munching on our less than satisfactory dinner.

That being said, if you ever head to Bali, I would suggest that you try the grilled corn found at local pushcarts. They're marinated in local spices and absolutely tantalizing to the taste buds.

As the adage goes, a picture says a thousand words.

Thank goodness we had these flavourful corn cobs to fill our tummies!

Divine Wonderland

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Given my lack of enthusiasm for the sun and sea, much of our time in Bali was spent shopping and chilling out at quaint little cafes. One o...

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Given my lack of enthusiasm for the sun and sea, much of our time in Bali was spent shopping and chilling out at quaint little cafes. One of my favourite cafes in Bali is Divine Wonderland, a quiet respite nestled amidst the hustle and bustle of the Seminyak district.

As the name suggests, this is a cafe/bar inspired by Alice in Wonderland. It is a cafe by day and a bar by night, so travellers have the privilege of popping by at any time of the day.

The French Baroque theme is prevalent in the interior design of this hidden treasure. The deep red walls, contrasted with floral baroque styled wallpaper and cascading curtains, lend a warm and cozy feel to the atmosphere.

Highlights of the cafe include the oversized upholstered armchairs and the collection of queer but nevertheless artistic paintings selectively placed on the walls.

What fun it was to be transported to another realm, a surreal fantasy world, complete with yummy milkshakes and fantastic photo-taking opportunities.

And of course, who could forget the obligatory shot with the oversized armchair?

Divine Wonderland is definitely worth a visit if you love quirky cafes and Alice in Wonderland. :)

Address:
Divine Wonderland
Jalan Laksmana (Opposite Trattoria Pizza)
Seminyak, Bali

Bali - Prelude

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

I've never been much of a sun and sea person. I don't know how to swim because I have a phobia of water. I also try to avoid the sun...

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

I've never been much of a sun and sea person. I don't know how to swim because I have a phobia of water. I also try to avoid the sun to prevent pigmentation, though it doesn't seem to work given that Singapore is sunny all year round.

I reckon I must be one of the few Singaporeans who have never been to beach resorts in Bali or Phuket, so for once, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and venture into the unknown with two other girlfriends in tow. Having amassed a sizable collection of bikinis over the past 6 months (erm..yes...vanity knows no boundaries), I figured it was also about time to put my collection to good use.

Arrival at Ranadi Villa@Seminyak

We had lunch at Warung Made, a restaurant that serves traditional Balinese food. I have recently developed a penchant for Indonesian food and its flavourful taste so this was quite the perfect joint for me.

Staying in a villa also meant that we could chill in the comfort of our very own private pool at any time of the day. There we were, frolicking in the pool and engaging in heart to heart conversations. This was a soul-searching trip for us in more ways than one, and I am glad it brought us even closer than we already were.