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Pastel Gatsby

August 9, 2013 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

I can’t get enough of lace and outfits inspired by The Great Gatsby

One of my favourite casual attire these days has got to be this Valentino-inspired lace top and shorts set from Ching (Far East Plaza), paired with “The Great Gatsby” book clutch from MyJotterBook.

Versatile, feminine and breezy, this outfit encapsulates all the elements that I love. I have been wearing this ensemble very frequently. I even wore this in Seoul while shopping and touring around the city.

This lovely detachable collar is one of my purchases from Seoul. I bought it there and then because I thought it would match this outfit perfectly. I know, I am so predictable. I love anything with beads, sequins, diamonds and pearls.

Thanks to fellow blogger, Grace, for spotting this!

Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend thus far. Here’s also wishing all Singaporeans a Happy National Day!

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Hair Treatment at Jean Yip Hairdressing & Jean Yip Style of the Month Contest

August 8, 2013 by Regina Chow No Comments

Every once in a while, it is important to indulge in a little treat, be it a sugary sweet macaron or a much-needed massage to ease your worries away. What did you indulge in recently?

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have found the picture above familiar. It was taken after my little treat last week, an intensive hair treatment at Jean Yip Plaza Singapura. I did my hair colour with Jean Yip not too long ago (read my previous post on Jean Yip), and this time, I decided a nourishing treatment would be necessary to ensure that my hair remains healthy.

The stylist listened attentively to my concerns about my dry hair ends and subsequently recommended a combination of the Scalp Peel Treatment and Super Silk Thermal Intensive Treatment.

This was my second Scalp Peel Treatment and I am very pleased with the results thus far. My scalp used to be relatively sensitive, and on occasions when I decided to wash my hair on alternate days, my scalp would itch. I used a clarifying scalp shampoo once a week, but even then, it never did resolve the root of the problem.

Benefits of Scalp Peel Treatment

Most issues relating to hair loss and slow hair growth are associated with scalp problems. Did you know that shampoo and conditioner can cause scalp build up over time? Scalp build up causes hair follicles to clog up and eventually lose their ability to function.

The Scalp Peel Treatment not only removes product buildup from shampoo and conditioner, it also removes dead skin and unclogs hair follicles to promote healthy hair growth.

After the first Scalp Peel Treatment, I noticed that my scalp is less oily than before and it hardly ever itches anymore, even if I only wash my hair on alternate days. I am truly impressed because I have tried scalp treatments in other salons but their effectiveness only lasted a few days.

The Super Silk Thermal Intensive Treatment is a heat-activated treatment to deeply moisturize and condition your hair. This was my first time trying this treatment and I think it is pretty effective in taming frizz. My hair looks smoother, shinier and healthier!

Have you joined Jean Yip’s Style of the Month Contest yet?

This facebook campaign takes place from July – Sep 2013 and Jean Yip will give away a hairdressing voucher worth S$1000 every month as well as 25 consolation prizes(total worth more than S$1000) every month!

The month of August has just begun, so keep those applications coming!

To take part, Like Jean Yip Singapore’s Facebook Page first!

Then, follow the instructions below to participate in the contest:

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My Encounters with Lace

August 5, 2013 by Regina Chow No Comments

It has been a while since I last put up any fashion related posts , so I thought I’ll share two outfits today, both of which include lace.

Lace is one of my favourite fabrics and also a wardrobe staple for me. It exudes a classic, old world charm and a sense of femininity that no other fabric does.

When paired with other textures like beads and sequins in this case, lace adds dimension and an element of interest while taking a back seat, without overpowering the intricate details of the blouse.

Sequin Top from Ms Selfridge

Lace skorts from Bangkok

Nude glitter pumps from Miu Miu

Clutch from YSL

Hairclip from Japan

For an even more feminine look that can take you from day to night, full lace dresses never ever disappoint. The delicate fabric alone epitomizes elegance, sophistication and grace, characteristics that not many fabrics embody.

Vanilla Mood Purity Lace Dress c/o ClubCouture

Hat from Forever New

Bag from Chanel

Shoes from Salvatore Ferragamo

Do you like lace too? Which outfit do you prefer?

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Singapore Blog Awards 2013 – I was a Winner!

August 4, 2013 by Regina Chow No Comments

I must be one of the last few bloggers to update about Singapore Blog Awards 2013, but I guess it’s better late than never!

I was very blessed to have been selected as a finalist for a main category (Best Fashion Blog) and a special category (Qoo10 Best Online Shopping Blog) this year. While June and July were busy work months for me, I tried my best to deliver what was required of the competition and was very grateful that I could take some time off to attend the awards.

I had a quick lunch with Karen prior to the event at Liang Court and everyone stared at us like we were aliens from outer space. We felt so out of place till we arrived at Shanghai Dolly, where familiar faces in 60s garb greeted us. It has been a while since I last attended any blogging events, no thanks to my work schedule, so it was great to be able to catch up with everyone!

I didn’t expect to win anything this year as the competition for both categories was very strong, so I was truly surprised when the host announced that I won 3rd place for Qoo10 Best Online Shopping Blog! Thank you everyone for your support!

Karen was a double winner at the SBA this year. She won both the Best Beauty Blog and Best Modelling Blog categories. I am so proud of her because she totally deserved the double win! You can tell how much passion, commitment and hard work she puts into her blog. No matter how busy she is, she always takes time to post interesting updates regularly.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my lovely sponsors for SBA 2013. My knitted dress, earrings and bag were kindly sponsored by Dustbunny Vintage. Karen’s dress too, was sponsored by them. In fact, both dresses are from Pia’s (the owner) personal collection and my dress actually belonged to her mum! What is even more amazing is that Pia’s mum made the dress! It is hard to believe that it came from the 1960s because the workmanship is so fantastic, it looks as good as new.

Karen and I love vintage apparel and our shared passion brought us closer to Pia, the owner of Dustbunny Vintage. Pia has been a friend of ours for ages now and we are always blown away by the delectable collection of vintage apparel that she brings in week after week.

Pia updates her facebook page regularly with the latest apparel/bags/accessories in store, so do like Dustbunny Vintage’s facebook page for more gorgeous vintage buys!

I love the sexy cut-out dress that Karen wore, which went very well with her Maison Martin Margiela shoes and her cute straw hat sponsored by Eskpade. Karen’s eye-catching outfit also won her a spot in the Top 10 Best Dressed for SBA2013! She got into the final 4 Best Dressed too, but the award eventually went to Mr Mata, a lady dressed as a 1960s cop, complete with a cute moustache plastered over her mouth to protect her identity. To this day, we have no idea who she is!

Now, let me introduce you to my hair and make-up sponsor for the event, Fion, who freelances at 99percent hair studio at Haji Lane.She did a good job of enhancing my features with the 60s makeup theme in mind.

Eskpade sponsored my beautiful Valentino-inspired hat, as mentioned in my previous post. Isn’t it beautiful? The 3D lace bow makes my heart flutter.

After some discussion with Fion, we decided that it would be better for me to wear the hat behind instead to complement my 1960s beehive. This versatile hat can be worn in front as well and looks best when worn with an updo.

I love the final look that Fion created, with the cascading curls framing my gorgeous hat.

After the event ended, Karen, Malcolm, JW and I went for tea followed by a photoshoot along Clarke Quay and the Singapore River. Many thanks to Malcolm and my trusty photographer (who dislikes photography) JW for the photos!

Dress, bag and earrings from Dustbunny Vintage

Hat from Eskpade

Necklace from my mum’s vintage necklace (thanks mum!)

Shoes and socks from random shops in Singapore

Once again, thank you OMY.sg, Qoo10 and everyone else involved for organizing SBA 2013!

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RED 2 Movie Review

July 31, 2013 by Regina Chow No Comments

I caught the preview of RED 2 on Monday thanks to Omy.sg and goodness, I was thoroughly entertained! RED 2 (which stands for Retired and Extremely
Dangerous 2), while not fresher, was unequivocally fiercer than RED whose box
office performance had probably surprised many. With a seemingly has-been (but stellar) cast
comprising Bruce Willis (as Frank Moses), Helen Mirren (as Victoria Winslow) and
John Malkovich (as Marvin Boggs), how much hotter could RED 2 get? Well, very.

Tapping on the secrecy of CIA, MI6 and KGB (which is the
stuff of most decent spy thrillers), RED 2 spares no effort in packing the
movie with action and humour to our delight. This time round, after kicking the
ass of CIA in the previous installment, Frank and gang get involved with a
nuclear weapon which brings them and us to the beautiful cities of Paris,
London and Moscow. It is absolute pleasure watching them rely on their wits and
teamwork to get out of “worst case scenario” situations which leave us breathless.
A good movie does exactly this – it stretches our imagination and converts possibilities
into dramatic visuals.

Bruce Willis is the uncanny action hero who makes
ridiculous stuff seem possible because he executes them with such calmness.

Helen Mirren is the unexpectedly foxy wetwork specialist who exudes coolness
amidst chaos.

John Malkovich’s kookiness provides many comic moments which keep
the movie a light-hearted adventure, while new cast Anthony Hopkins (as Dr
Edward Bailey) and Lee Byung-Hun (as Han Jo-Bae) add depth to the psychological
and physical dimensions.

And yes, Mary-Louise Parker (as Sarah Ross) and
Catherine Zeta-Jones (as Katya) continue to be amazingly gorgeous at their age.

Here’s the official trailer to give you some sneak peeks of what the movie entails:

The screenplay is well-paced and fun-filled, and the
experience is amplified by the cinematic quality at Shaw Lido. You know it is
worth the money when you exit the cinema and everyone else is smiling along
with you. Old school rocks!!!

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Eskpade: A Fashion Escapade

July 31, 2013 by Regina Chow No Comments

Eskpade is an escapade for every fashionista, where dreams come alive for those with a penchant for vintage inspired hats and fascinators.

Located in the heart of town at Mandarin Gallery, the shop is tastefully decorated in the style of a vintage European store. I was immediately transported back in time to different stages of the 20th century, from the early 1920s where exquisite Great Gatsby-inspired hats took center stage, to the 1950s and 60s where iconic pillbox hats and berets stole the limelight.

The brainchild of owner and designer Kristine Hakim, Eskpade showcases bespoke embroidered accessories that are exclusively designed and lovingly handcrafted by Kristine, who draws inspirations from her travels. Every creation is unique and no two pieces are the same.

Unadorned hair may be beautiful on its own, but hats and headpieces have the power to pull together an ensemble with aplomb. Whether you are looking for a bridal headpiece to go with your wedding gown, or an elaborate fascinator to wear to the races, you can be sure to find something that tickles your fancy over at Eskpade.

Kristine lived most of her life in Singapore, where she obtained a Diploma in Fashion Design from Raffles Design Institute. To pursue her dreams, she moved to Paris to train at the renowned L’ecole Lesage atelier de borderie, Paris American Academy and the most established fashion school in Paris, Studio Bercot. She has also worked with French haute couture designer, Dominique Sirop, Esther Perbandt in Berlin, textile and style curator, Jennifer Shorto and Studio Bercot as the textile application lecturer in Paris.

At Eskpade, the possibilities are endless under the deft hands of Kristine. The best part is, you can also choose to customize a headpiece that complements your outfit or best reflects your personality. In fact, this was an offer that Kristine kindly extended to Karen and I for the Singapore Blog Awards. Given the time constraint, we decided to pick something off the shelf to embellish our crown and glory instead, but even then, we were spoiled for choice.

Both Karen and I really adored this whimsical pillbox hat with a cute little robin perched atop. Not only is it elegant, it also lends a touch of quirkiness to any outfit. The attention-grabbing design is also bound to be a conversation piece.

If not for the fact this was not quite in line with the 60s theme for the Singapore Blog Awards, I would most certainly have taken this gorgeous work of art home!

I personally like this summery straw hat which happened to complete my outfit that day too. I looked like I was all ready to go for a picnic! Now, who said that hats are only meant for glamorous occasions? This hat, for one, is so versatile that it can be worn for casual parties, picnics and lunch dates. Adding flair to your everyday style has never been easier.

Now, what would I pick to wear at the races? Although I wasn’t able to attend the Emirates Cup this year as I was in Seoul for the Asian Premier of Wolverine, this red fascinator would be one of my top picks for future events at the Turf Club. The classic design, coupled with the fashion-forward structure, makes you stand out from the crowd instantly.

Although I eventually chose a Valentino inspired design that left me weak in the knees (you will see the hat in my blog post on the Singapore Blog Awards soon!), this cute feathered beret was one of my shortlisted choices for the Singapore Blog Award. I love how Kristine gave an otherwise plain beret an unexpected twist with the exceptionally long, angled feather. It shows how much attention she pays to details.

For a more feminine take on feathered berets, this purple beret embellished with exotic peacock feathers would fit the bill perfectly.

For more formal occasions, you can also opt for this fancy turquoise feathered pillbox hat to add a fashionable accent to your outfit. Then, add the final finishing touches to your look with a classic french twist or an elegant flip in the style of Jacqueline Kennedy. And there, you’re picture perfect!

Kristine’s keen eye for aesthetics and unrivaled handcrafting skills are distinctive traits that set Eskpade apart from the run-of-the-mill hat shops. Indeed, it is a gem waiting to be unraveled in Singapore, where bespoke hats and fascinators of excellent workmanship are hard to come by.

Eskpade

Address:

333 A Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery #03-20, Singapore

Contact No.:

+65 6887 3680

Email:

info.eskpade@gmail.com

For updates on Eskpade’s latest creations, remember to like their facebook page too!

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Plane Awesome Experience with Scoot and Golden Village

July 27, 2013 by Regina Chow No Comments

Did you know that Scoot is the only low cost carrier that flies to Seoul? In fact, Scoot now flies to Seoul 3 times a week!

Thank you Scoot, for flying me to Seoul to catch the Asian Premiere of ‘The Wolverine’!

I
had a very comfortable inflight experience because the kind folks at
Scoot put us on their Super Seats on our flight to Seoul and ScootBiz on
our return flight to Singapore.

One of the key advantages of flying with Scoot is definitely the large, comfy seats and spacious leg room. Unlike typical low cost carriers with cramped seats and barely any legroom, Scoot’s Standard Economy Seats (Blue) are larger than all other carriers’ seats, including full-service carriers.

If you desire more leg room, you can also opt for their Super Seats (Yellow), like I did, nearer the front of the cabin, which give you up to 35″ of legroom.

For even more legroom, you can consider the Stretch Seats (Yellow) located at the bulkheads and by the doors, which offer at least 35″ of legroom and no seats in front of you. A small fee (less than $100) is all it takes for you to enjoy additional comfort!

Comfortable Super Seats on Scoot

I tend to get restless on flights that are longer than 4 hours as my muscles start to ache but Grace and I both agreed that the Super Seats on Scoot are extremely comfortable despite the long journey to Seoul. I for one, slept like a baby most of the time.

And nope, I didn’t get any muscle aches or neck aches at all.

Lots of legroom!! It’s amazing how spacious it is.

Everyone loves to travel in style, and with ScootBiz, you can do just that at a fraction of the cost that you’ll expect to pay on full-service carriers.

ScootBiz

I was already very satisfied with the Super Seats in Economy Class, but ScootBiz’s luxurious full leather seats with at least 38″ of legroom and 8″ of recline blew me away.

I could extend my legs fully!

Full leather seats and maximum leg room

Our return flight was a red-eye flight, and I had to return to office immediately after touchdown at 630am for meetings. If not for the comfortable plane ride, I would have succumbed to fatigue. Thumbs up for ScootBiz!

Here are the other privileges that you’ll enjoy on ScootBiz:

Preferred seat selection in an exclusive 32-seat upfront cabin, with their most experienced staff
A complimentary meal with beverages
20kg of checked baggage allowance
Up to 15kg/ two bags of carry-on baggage
Priority boarding
ScooTV in-flight entertainment streamed to your own device
Request a free access code from the crew and remember to bring your own laptop or tablet*. If you have an iPad, download the Gogo Video Plugin before your flight. On multi-sector journeys, ScooTV access codes will be given out on a per sector basis.
In-seat power
Fast-track check-in at Scoot’s dedicated ScootBiz counter
Flexibility to change name, date, time, origin and destination of
your booking up till 2 days before departure* (change fees & fare
top-ups apply).

The great thing about Scoot is, you only pay for what you need for every flight that you book. Scoot bundles the most common options for you to choose from and you’ll enjoy bundle discounts too.

If you prefer to travel without check-in luggage, Fly is the best option for you.

To add on 15kg check-in luggage, opt for FlyBag, which is cheaper than what you have to pay if you were to purchase an air ticket (without baggage) and top up for baggage separately.

I always get hungry on flights and I honestly can’t survive without food for more than 3 hours. If you’re like me, then the FlyBagEat option would serve you well.

This is what a complete set meal looks like. I’m usually not a fan of airline food, but I would highly recommend the soy sauce chicken rice if you take Scoot. It was so sumptuous and flavourful that I devoured every last morsel.

Soy Sauce Chicken Rice Meal

I also got to try the Moroccan Chicken meal, which was rather yummy too.

Moroccan Chicken Meal

Like the FlyScoot Fan Page to keep up to date with the latest news and promotional deals!

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I’ve never been on a flight where the crew plays games or jokes with the passengers on board, so I was pretty excited when Scoot and GV Movie Club told us that they would be springing a surprise Wolverine Q&A contest on the passengers mid-way through our flight to Seoul after a quick transit at Taipei.

DJs Jean Danker and Lim Peifen took over the airwaves spontaneously and it was actually somewhat comforting to hear their soothing, familiar voices in a foreign land.

Jean Danker

Lim Peifen

By participating in the contest, passengers would stand to win the following prizes:

1) The Wolverine movie poster

2) S$50 Scoot voucher

3) Scoot Blanket

4) GV Mr Popcorn Plush Toy

The contest was held close to bed time, but check out how bright and cheery everyone looked. Everyone was fired with enthusiasm and their eyes were shining with excitement.

You can see how happy this lucky winner was when Jason handed the prizes over to him. He was literally beaming with joy. In case you were wondering, he was holding up the mascot for GV Movie Club, Mr Popcorn!

There were 5 lucky winners in total, of which 2 also won a pair of tickets to The Wolverine Fans Screening and got to meet Hugh Jackman himself.

To determine the 2 grand prize winners, a card was drawn by each of the 5 winners.

Watching movies is an activity that ranks high on the usual list of hobbies for most Singaporeans. If you like to watch movies, you should register to be part of the GV Movie Club.

Registration is absolutely free!

Here are just some of the perks that you will enjoy:

1) $6.50 movie tickets every Tuesday
2) Complimentary Gold Class Ticket/Standard movie tickets for top spenders every month
3) Invitations to Gala Premieres

Like Mr Popcorn on Facebook to be updated on GV Movie Club Giveaways and stand to win movie tickets as well as exclusive invites to Gala Premieres!

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**Announcement: Winner for ‘The Wolverine’ Movie Tickets Giveaway**

Thank you everyone for participating in my recent giveaway! The response was overwhelming and I received so many emails!

The winner was selected randomly using a randomizer, and the lucky reader who won a pair of ‘The Wolverine’ movie tickets is:

1) mummytang

Please contact me at regina.chow@gmail.com to collect your tickets!

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‘The Wolverine’ Asian Premiere in Seoul: Getting Up Close & Personalwith Hugh Jackman

July 24, 2013 by Regina Chow 5 Comments

Wolverine
is finally back! The Wolverine will be hitting cinemas in Singapore on
25th July (this Thursday), much to the delight of Marvel comic fans. I
have caught most, if not all the X-men films and was looking forward to
watching this on the big screen as well. My lucky stars must have been
shining on me, because I managed to catch it at the Asian Premiere of
the movie last week!

I have so much to thank Scoot and Golden Village for, because they flew me all the way to Seoul just to catch the Asian Premiere of The Wolverine. I even got up close and personal with Hugh Jackman at the press conference and on the red carpet! Alvin and Grace were the other two bloggers who were there with me, and to say that we had a ball of a time is a huge understatement.

Although we landed late at night in Seoul and had to attend the press conference at Grand Hyatt Hotel bright and early the next day, I was overwhelmed with excitement, especially at the thought of seeing Hugh Jackman live in action!

Celebrity DJs Lim Peifen from Y.E.S. 93.3FM and Jean Danker from Class 95FM were at the press conference with us too. Both of them are such affable and friendly ladies with absolutely no airs about them.

The ballroom was packed by the time we made our way in and everyone was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Hugh Jackman.

I have never seen so many cameras in my life! One of the photographers was eyeing me suspiciously when I took this picture, but I don’t blame him. As much as he loves to take photographs, he probably isn’t used to being photographed.

Finally, the star of the show appears on stage!

Angst ridden yet romantic, animalistic yet humane, Wolverine is dangerously charming. In fact, the actor himself opined during the interview that aside from the claws and superhero traits, it is Wolverine’s human side that makes the character interesting.I have to agree.I love the X-men film series, but among the entire pack of mutants, Wolverine stands out the most because of the depth of his character.

Playing the role of Wolverine was probably the most definitive moment in Hugh Jackman’s career, and the actor’s dedication to the role is highly commendable. He recalled during the press conference that he used to injure himself very often when he first put on his incredibly sharp claws, but it didn’t take him long to get accustomed to his deadly claws, which have now become second skin.In fact, he shared that he got so used to having his claws around that there was once when he forgot to place them in his check-in luggage on one of his trips and was promptly stopped by the authorities (who had no idea who Wolverine was) for a round of interrogation. LOL.

For those of you who are familiar with the story of Wolverine, you would remember that he has a love interest Jean Gray, which means that love scenes would inevitably have to be incorporated into the movie. It was funny how Hugh Jackman shared very candidly that he would choose not to tell his wife when he has to shoot love scenes until they were over to save her from having to deal with pangs of jealousy. Haha!

I have read and heard so much about Hugh Jackman’s approachable and friendly personality, but I was still surprised at how down to earth he is in real life. His wit and humour never fails to put a smile on your face, but it is his punctuality and affability that takes the icing on the cake for me.We never had to wait at length for his arrival at the press conference or the red carpet and he was very accommodating to his fans whenever they stopped him for pictures. He also stopped to chat with his fans along the way and from what I observed, I could sense that he was genuinely interested in interacting with everyone.

He was so busy talking to everyone that it took him quite a while to reach the front, where we were waiting in anticipation. After what seemed like an eternity, he finally walked over! Can you see how close we were to him?

When he finally stopped in front of me, I asked if he could autograph my poster and take a picture with me. He agreed very readily and even signed his name twice on my poster.

Those of you who follow me on Instagram and Facebook would have seen this blurry picture of us. I wish the picture turned out sharper, but it made my day nevertheless. I was starstruck! He looks exactly the same as he does on screen!

And so, yes the actor is suave and charming, but the golden question for the day remains.

What did I think of the movie, ‘The Wolverine’?

The movie started at 9pm after the red carpet, but despite my slight headache due to a lack of sleep, I was sitting at the edge of my seat throughout the entire movie. Sleeping was definitely not an option. There were riveting fight scenes and adrenalin pumping action intertwined with a dose of humour and romance, basically everything that you could ask for in an X-men film. It was an exhilarating experience.

That said, my fellow travel companions and I concurred that there is no need to watch it in 3D because the difference is so negligible that it doesn’t affect your cinematic experience at all. Throughout the movie, I was expecting someone to come flying into my face (they did fly in all other directions though), but that never happened. Hence, I would recommend that you save your money and forget about watching it in 3D.

The film starts off with a brooding Wolverine, jaded by his inner struggle with immortality. I loved how the film delved into an unexplored dimension of Wolverine as it gave me a holistic understanding of his character as well as deeper insights into his vulnerable side beneath that hotheaded, beastly exterior. Wolverine may have healing powers, but those powers certainly do not extend to his emotional well-being.

The movie is largely shot in Japan, where yakuzas and ninjas roam, and the first action scene is unleashed only about half an hour into the movie, but trust me, it is as refreshing as it is gratifying. One of my favourite action scenes is the bullet train chase, but I shall not elaborate any further lest I spoil the fun. 😉

To pique your interest further, I will leave you with the official trailer of The Wolverine.

Go catch it soon!

Tickets are probably selling out fast for this blockbuster movie so remember to book your tickets early.

Alternatively, maybe I can offer you a pair of complimentary ‘The Wolverine’ movie tickets? 😉

**Giveaway**

Yes, I’m giving away a pair of ‘The Wolverine’ movie tickets!!

All you have to do is drop me an e-mail at regina.chow@gmail.com or leave a comment here to win!

Deadline: 26 July (this Friday!)

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Jean Yip Style of the Month Campaign

July 22, 2013 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

Jean Yip Hairdressing is a household name in Singapore and for many of us living on this sunny island, this is one reputable and established salon that certainly needs no introduction.

For those of you who are on my Facebook, you may have noticed that I was recently invited to be one of the 10 special guests for Jean Yip’s Style of the Month Campaign! It is a great honour to be able to participate in this 3-month long campaign and from now till September, Jean Yip will be working their magic on my hair. You’ll be getting regular updates on my experience too!

Before I share my first experience at Jean Yip with you, here’s some information on how you can participate in Jean Yip’s Style of the Month Contest and win some prizes!

So, I visited Jean
Yip’s branch at Plaza Singapura earlier this month, where my stylist
Andy, who is also the manager of the branch, gave my hair a fresh coat of colour, a trim and a variety of hair treatments. Before I take you through the entire hair transformation, here’s a picture of myself when I first stepped into the salon, taken by Andy.

Prior to colouring, Andy used a machine which showed the state of my scalp. As my scalp was rather oily, he recommended the Scalp Peel Treatment to remove dead skin and cleanse my hair follicles to restore optimal scalp health. This treatment also prepares your scalp for chemical treatments such as colouring, which may expose your scalp to sensitivity.

Andy then picked out a vibrant shade of blonde called Copper Golden Very Light Blond for my dye job. Thankfully for me, my hair colour is naturally brown and it absorbs colour very well, hence no bleaching is required to achieve lighter colours.

After colouring, my hair was treated to an Oxygen Mask. I always make it a point to do hair treatment after colouring as chemical treatments can be damaging in the long run. Given that I touch up my hair colour at least once every 2 months, it is important that the right steps are taken to maintain the condition of my hair and scalp.

Here, you’ll see how glossy and manageable my tresses are after a trim, colour and treatment. If you compare this to my before picture, you will notice that my hair definitely looks smoother, shinier and healthier!

Just when I thought that was the end, Andy surprised me with yet another type of hair treatment called Photo Biostimulation Hair Therapy.

Laser therapy is used in this case to revitalize and nourish hair follicles, with the aim of stimulating and accelerating hair growth. If you face hair loss issues, or even if you just prefer to have a fuller head of hair (like me!), this may just be the solution for you.

Finally, here’s the end result after about 2.5 hours at Jean Yip. I especially enjoyed the variety of hair treatments here, which sets it apart from its competitors.

Scalp treatments at most salons only involve a scalp cream without the
use of any machines to assess your scalp condition or to remove dead skin
which clogs hair follicles.

I personally feel that the scalp treatment here is more effective than most scalp treatments that I’ve tried. It left my scalp feeling squeaky clean and my hair felt lighter and more voluminous instantly. My bouncy, cascading curls are the best testament.

I would definitely opt for the scalp treatment again when I next visit Andy for my monthly hair indulgence. I also intend to continue with the Photo Biostimulation Hair Therapy, just to test out the results over time.

You know how
everyone leaves the salon looking fabulous, but after a day, your hair
ends up looking flat and lifeless again? Well, that certainly didn’t
happen for me. Look at how luscious my hair looks on Day 2, after a day
out in our terribly humid weather.

Do watch this space for more hair updates with Jean Yip!

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John Frieda Frizz Ease Range: Battling Frizz Has Never Been Easier

July 21, 2013 by Regina Chow No Comments

I have very fine hair which is naturally prone to flyaways and frizz. My ends are especially dull and frizzy as a result of chemical treatments like colouring and perming. While I don’t perm my hair as often these days (it has been 7 months since my last perm), repeated colouring has left my ends damaged and dry.

Hence, you can imagine my delight when I received an invitation to try out John Frieda’s Frizz Ease range just when my current hair care products were running out. How very timely indeed!

Background of John Frieda

John Frieda is a British celebrity hairstylist who began his hairstyling career way back in 1968 and eventually started his own line of hair products. Today, the John Frieda team is led by a team of celebrity stylists, including Kerry Warn, the hair designer for The Great Gatsby movie.

More importantly, John Frieda’s team of stylists aims to understand and solve your biggest hair woes and transform your hair using salon-calibre products to achieve the look that you have always desired.

About the Frizz Ease Range

The Frizz Ease Range is specially formulated for ladies with unruly, frizzy hair and would like to tame her tresses and keep frizz at bay.

Having tried many products that claimed to battle frizz and tame flyaways, only to realize that the results were temporary, I was initially a little skeptical that John Frieda’s Frizz Ease Range would work. But, photos certainly don’t lie. Look how smooth and glossy my hair was after just one day of usage!

Even JW
complimented me on my hair when I first switched over to John Frieda’s
products, which really surprised me because he usually doesn’t notice anything. I guess that only means that the products do work!

Step 1: Frizz-Ease Straight Ahead Shampoo & Conditioner

Most moisturizing shampoos weigh my hair down. Some even leave a residual film in my hair which causes my scalp to itch.

Surprisingly, the Frizz-Ease Straight Ahead Shampoo turned out to be different. The lightweight formula delivers moisture to my hair without any residue. My scalp feels clean and my hair is smoother and silkier.

I have used many types of conditioners, including several famous salon brands, but my vote goes to the Frizz-Ease Straight Ahead Conditioner as it is the best conditioner I’ve used thus far. The unique formula comprises a Frizz Mending complex and olive oil which boosts moisture and provides optimal nourishment to my hair. My hair immediately feels softer and more manageable.

Step 2: Frizz Ease Hair Serum

The Frizz Ease Hair Serum for Medium to Coarse Frizzy Hair is the most highly acclaimed hair product in the entire Frizz Ease Range. Voted as the best styling and anti-frizz product in over 10 magazines in the UK and US, this award-winning serum is also John Frieda’s best-selling product, with 1 bottle being sold every 30 seconds.

For those of you who have been reading my blog, you would probably know that I sleep with sponge curlers to achieve my curls. Sponge curlers deliver bouncier and more long-lasting curls as compared to curling tongs. More importantly, the absence of heat also means that this curling method does not damage my hair at all.

I have been applying this serum on damp hair everyday after shampoo and conditioner, before I use my sponge curlers, and the results have been nothing short of amazing. Not only does the serum help to seal in moisture and tame frizz through its humidity repelling formulation, it also lends a healthy shine to my tresses. My hair remains glossy lasts throughout the day until my next shampoo! This is my favourite product out of the entire range.

Step 3: Dream Curls Styling Spray

I use the Dream Curls Styling Spray together with the Frizz Ease Serum to achieve bouncier, more defined curls. Its non-alcohol and magnesium-enriched formula penetrates every strand of hair to restore elasticity and spring. After smoothing on the serum, I spray a light mist of this styling product on my hair ends before proceeding to curl my hair with my sponge curlers.

On days when I attend functions and events, I would also lightly spritz the Frizz Ease Firm Hold Hairspray all over my hair for better hold. I like that it contains sunscreen and can protect your hair from harmful UV rays.

Weekly Intensive Care: Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Intensive Masque

This masque replenishes moisture to restore balance, shine and softness for frizz-defying results. Formulated with milk protein, Vitamin E and Avocado Oil, it mends the hair surface and transforms dry, brittle hair into silky soft hair. I have used this twice so far, and a little goes a long way. I can foresee that this tub will last me a couple of months at least.

Overall Review

I only decided to
write a comprehensive review 2 weeks after using this range because I
wanted to test if the results would last, and I am happy to report that 2
weeks on, my hair has remained smooth and shiny. I wouldn’t say my hair
is completely frizz free now, but it is approximately 90% frizz free,
which is good enough for me.

If you’ve an issue with frizzy hair, give John Frieda’s Frizz Ease range a go!

For more information, do visit John Frieda’s website:

http://www.johnfrieda.com.sg

John Frieda Frizz Ease Range can also be found in selected Watsons stores and Guardian pharmacies.

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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.

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