I loved the dessert! A delightful mix of vanilla ice-cream and burbur hitam (black glutinous rice), it is very aptly named Black Pearl.
My favourite dress in this collection is the guitar dress designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe (bottom left in collage). The ingenuity of the design lies in the creative sequin guitar motif behind, which ties in seamlessly with the halter neck design of the dress, giving the otherwise simple black dress a whimsical twist.
Now that Spring is here, together with rising temperatures on our sunny island, black may not be an ideal choice for the outdoors. Don’t get me wrong. I do like the elegance of black and how a well-cut little black dress instantly adds glamour, but sometimes, it doesn’t hurt to play around with colours. 😉
Here’s my second take on colour blocking:
Zara Striped Top
Yellow Patent Ribbon Bag (from Argyle Centre in Hong Kong)
Chocolate Schubar candy coloured sandals
Zara’s latest lookbook
Novus Cafe is another cafe that I adore, not only for its gorgeous interior decor reminiscent of the opulent baroque era, but also for its affordable and delectable main courses.
Are you falling in love yet?
I love to chill out in this quiet little cafe with a glass of iced lavender tea.
Chicken Fillet and shoestring fries deep fried to golden perfection
Bratwurst Sausages with Mashed Potatoes
In the company of my soul mate. 🙂
That fateful day signaled the end of the British empire in Asia and the start of the Japanese occupation in Singapore, which lasted 3 years and 8 months. This was the darkest period for Singaporeans.
One of the atrocities committed by the Japanese was the Sook Ching massacre (also known as the purging of Chinese), where at least 70,000 Chinese were indiscriminately killed by the Japanese because they were thought to be anti-Japanese.
The Japanese occupation has changed the outlook of Singaporeans forever, and the British empire’s weakness was what prompted us to have our own independent government. We have certainly come a long way, and I am very proud to be a Singaporean, especially after witnessing the watershed elections this year.
I am so in love with the current colour blocking trend.
Details:
Zara Red Jacket
Zara striped boatneck top
Mitju green ribbon wedges
The general sentiment on Facebook is that George Yeo should replace TPL instead. Perhaps this would give the PAP an impetus to review the GRC system?
Whatever it is, this is a historic moment for all Singaporeans, and a huge blow to PAP. I know many friends are rejoicing at the results, but I can’t help but feel a sense of loss.
Regardless, I choose to believe that every cloud has a silver lining. This elections, for one, proved that Gen Y Singaporeans are not apathetic about politics, and that alone tells me that there is hope for the future of Singapore.
We over ordered by so much that the amount could probably feed a whole village. Despite that, the bill miraculously came up to S$20 per pax.
Where in Singapore can you find good and affordable dim sum in a restaurant that boasts 4 ginormous chandeliers? I can’t think of any but the closest is Royal China at Raffles Hotel and even then, for the amount that we ordered, it would definitely have cost more than S$20 per pax.
It has become a routine by now that after every meal, we will head on down to a mall for more shopping. On our last day, we visited Allied Plaza, otherwise known as 聯合廣場. It is very similar to Argyle Centre, but the selection here is slightly more upmarket.
You can also find quality Korean imported clothes at reasonable prices over here. I bought the peach double breasted you see in my last collage below for about S$80. My petite frame makes it difficult for me to find reasonably priced jackets that fit well, but this particular jacket fits me like a glove! I also like that it’s very versatile and can easily be matched with dresses or jeans.
Time flies when you’re enjoying yourself, so before we knew it, it was time for us to make our way to the airport and bid Hong Kong goodbye.
The above photo with Reyna and Qihua (kaykay) was not only the last photo that I took of our trip, but also the last photo I have of Reyna and I.
So many things have changed since then, but the details of our wonderful trip will always be etched in my memory.
Candy colours are so popular this season that I really couldn’t resist a little retail therapy.
Don’t they remind you of candies and macaroons?
I could go on forever but I’ll stop at that because the intention of this blog is not to discuss about political affiliations and issues. 😉
Have an enjoyable May Day holiday!
I’ve included information on what I wore, just in case you’re interested!
Neon Pink & Beige Tube Dress: H&M
Fur Jacket: Argyle Centre (a steal at just S$30!)
Pink Satin Straps Platform Shoes: Argyle Centre (S$30-S$40)
We were late for the symphony of lights show, but we had lots of fun posing for the camera. Check out the first photo on the left hand side in the above collage. For Singaporeans, you may recognize the acronym of a certain Hokkien vulgarity on the building. LOL. 
We then grabbed a quick dinner (yummy congee!) at Wong Chi Kei restaurant before heading down to Lan Kwai Fong. Wong Chi Kei is a famous congee and wonton noodle restaurant located at Central, just opposite Yung Kee, another restaurant that is renowned for its Peking duck and roast meat.
Lan Kwai Fong is probably the most popular nightlife district in Hong Kong. It is often jam packed with expatriates, tourists and locals. Be prepared for loud blaring music, drunkards along the road (check out the uninvited guest at the bottom-left right photo in my collage above) and huge crowds along the steep cobbled slopes. Go there with an open mind and I’m sure you’ll have a great time. 🙂
We were at Marlini, this tiny little bar with extremely loud hip hop music and very spontaneous patrons who were not afraid to show off their dance moves on the street. After Marlini, we went to a club called Liquid, only because the bouncer waived our cover charges.
I don’t know why, but I think the clubbing scene in Singapore has far surpassed that of Hong Kong, especially with the establishment of new nightspots such as Filter. I hardly club in Singapore, but I personally think that Butter Factory and Zouk are much better places to hang out at, as compared to the clubs in Hong Kong.
For me at least, Hong Kong will remain a shopping and eating paradise. As for clubbing? Nah.
Drop me a comment if you beg to differ! I’ll love to find out what your recommendations are. 🙂
The food here is so delicious I wish the cafe offered larger servings. There is always a long queue at this popular cafe and it doesn’t accept reservations on weekends, so do head down early to get a seat.
Finally, here’s what I wore that day before we changed for our girls’ night out at Lan Kwai Fong. 🙂 More on that in my next post!
