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Blast from the Past

October 9, 2011 by Regina Chow 10 Comments

Before I continue blogging about my Europe trip, I just wanted to share with you something drastic that I did recently.

You know I used to have long hair for the longest time until I cut it short this year?

Well, I still miss my long hair sometimes, so when dear Jo brought me to this lovely hair accessories shop, I couldn’t resist getting clip-on extensions which I can put on and remove by myself. That way, I can have long hair any time I want while I grow out my hair!

I would love to share where the shop is but I promised not to disclose its name and location. Nonetheless, I believe you can get them from any of the hair extension shops in Far East Plaza. 😉

Anyway, here’s the final result:

Maxi dress & rosette hair clip from Far East Plaza

It looks a little like what my hair used to look like, except that it’s much prettier. Also, the quality of the extensions is remarkable, so much so it actually looks and feels just like my own hair! It’s pretty easy to put on too, and I could probably do a tutorial on it if you’re interested. 🙂

Have a great week ahead!

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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!

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ClubCouture: My Dream Dress Contest

October 4, 2011 by Regina Chow 4 Comments

Hello lovelies!

As a ClubCouture ambassador, I was given the opportunity to design my dream dress. Here’s my design! If you like what you see, please click on the photo below and “Like” it to vote for me!

This dress, to me, is the epitome of femininity. It’s all about lace, satin and bows – the perfect combination I adore.

Most importantly, the cutting of the dress is designed to enhance the female silhouette in the most elegant way possible. The luxurious satin material makes it versatile enough for both work (just throw on a blazer and you’re all set to take on the boardroom) as well as a hot date thereafter!

I’m pretty excited because a total of 5 designs have been submitted by the respective ClubCouture ambassadors and the top 2 designs will eventually be manufactured by ClubCouture! One lucky voter per dress will also win the dress they voted for. 🙂

If you want to see this dress get manufactured and also win it in your size, please click HERE to vote for me! 🙂

Voting ends 17 October.

Thank you!

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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. 🙂

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. 😉

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.

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Save Keith Peck Zhi Yi Campaign

September 29, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

Hi everyone,

My friend Keith is currently still missing after the fishing boat that he was on collided with an oil tanker on 24th September 2011. He was wearing a life jacket, so he stands a good chance of survival. However, the Malaysian authorities plan to end the official search by sunset on 30 September 2011. Family and friends are still praying for his safe return and if you could contribute in any way possible to spread the word about his plight and extend the search, we would all be very grateful.

Keith’s family has set up a facebook page Save Keith Peck Zhi Yi Campaign to spread the word. It would be great if you could share this link with your friends too.

In addition, Keith’s family has extended a reward of RM50,000 to anyone who brings him back safely. If you would like to make a donation, please fill up the form below and my friends will get in touch with you shortly.

Help us find Keith Peck

Thank you very much for all your help!

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A series of unfortunate events

September 28, 2011 by Regina Chow 5 Comments

Everyone around me, including myself, seems to be going through a rough patch this year. Just when I thought nothing worse can happen, each subsequent event just seems to get worse progressively. I like to focus on the positive side of things but nothing seems to be going smoothly lately. However, as long as we have faith, I believe we’ll all get to see the light at the end of the tunnel very soon.

My friend Keith is missing at sea (you would probably have read it in the papers) in the Pulau Aur boat accident. I feel very sad because he is a good friend of mine since my SMU days and he actually came to mind when I saw maple leaves while travelling in Europe because he once sent me a letter enclosed with a maple leaf when he was on student exchange. I was thus thinking of arranging lunch when I got back to Singapore just to catch up as it has been a while since we last met.

My friends and I have been praying for his safe return to his wife and baby and I really hope the Malaysian authorities will agree to the search extension that Singapore requested for.

I would be very grateful if you could join me in praying for my friend. He wore a life jacket when he swam away from the pack towards a fishing boat, so I believe there’s still hope!

Come back soon, Keith!

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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! 😛

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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. 😛

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? 😉

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

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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. 🙂 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. 😉

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Santa Maria de Montserrat and our first Day in Barcelona

September 12, 2011 by Regina Chow 6 Comments

During our 5 hour drive from Rodellar to Barcelona, we had a little adventure. A herd of bald sheep decided it was time to cross the road, complete with a cute, fluffy sheep dog at the end of the herd. Unlike the dog, the sheep were not fluffy at all because they just got shaved. 🙁 Not exactly my idea of how sheep should look like, but it was quite a sight to behold! Poor JW got such a shock he started cursing and jamming his brakes. 😛

Before we reached our hotel, we stopped by the Saint Maria de Montserrat, a monastary up on the hills against beautiful rock formations. Here’s a peek at what it looks like from an aerial view (I didn’t take pictures of the rocks because I already had a rock overdose in Rodellar!). The view is even more gorgeous in real life.

Credits: Wikipedia

I took some photos of the church’s ornate interior and the Black Virgin Mary, which is the highlight of the basilica. It looks a little strange compared to the usual Virgin Mary in my opinion but the beauty of the church more than makes up for this.

Santa Maria de Montserrat is a very popular tourist attraction located about 1 hour away from Barcelona and is well worth a visit if you’re headed to Barcelona and would like to take a break from the bustling city life as well as the numerous Gaudi attractions. Do beware of crowds on weekends though! Also, the basilica is closed from 10am to 1230pm, so morning visits are out of the question. 😉

After such an exhausting day, we were relieved to finally retreat into our cosy little hotel room at Hotel Room Mate Emma. It’s a 3-star hotel but the service and amenities are 4-star in every way.

It’s centrally located and only a short walk away from Passieg de Gracia, one of Barcelona’s main shopping streets. This is also where two of renowned architect Antonio Gaudi’s works can be found. I’ll share more about his amazing works next! 🙂

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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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