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The other meetups before I left for Sydney

February 24, 2012 by Regina Chow No Comments

I was terribly busy meeting up with family and friends just before I left for Sydney. It was so sweet of everybody to make time to meet up with me just before I left, even though I would only be away for a short period of time. 🙂

These are the ladies who founded Bodyworks (now known as Fitness Works) in SMU together with me. I’ve known them for a long time now and I’m glad we continued to keep in touch throughout the years. 😉

Previously, I had the good fortune of landing a sponsorship by the first company that I worked for to pursue a graduate diploma in translation and interpretation. While I can’t say my mandarin is anywhere near flawless, these ladies are definitely the best companions. We went through thick and thin, especially during those grueling, wintry months in Beijing.

My lovely ex-colleagues who organized a farewell for KK and myself. Love them to bits!

This is a little backdated I believe. We just got back from KL on the last day of CNY (so shagged!) and instead of heading home to rest, we popped by Sushi’s place for an impromptu get-together. Karen and Sushi need no introduction, for you would have seen them often enough if you keep up with my blog regularly. 😉

Not too long ago, Karen introduced me to Wendy and Pat, and I must say they’re some of the sweetest and nicest people I know.

We had dinner at Buffet Town@Raffles City, where we had feast. Oysters, crabs, sushi, double boiled soup, sashimi…you name it, we had it!

I didn’t manage to take photos during all my meetups though. Sometimes, I forget to take my camera along with me or I get so engrossed in conversations, it totally slips my mind. Case in point – I’ve to make a mental note to take more photos with some of my best friends (Yitian, Jun, Grace, Veron, Lyndie) the next time we meet!! 🙂

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Chocolate & Cream

February 23, 2012 by Regina Chow 4 Comments

The weather in Sydney has been rather erratic. Dark clouds looming in the distance may just disappear in the blink of an eye, and before you know it, the glorious sun starts peeping through.

And better yet, the sun is usually accompanied by cool winds, which makes the weather perfect for layering and wearing socks. 😉

Lace blouse with pearl collar from Yuan, Far East Plaza
Polka Dot skorts from Bangkok
Boots from Bugis Village
Socks from Topshop

Here you’ll see a cute boxy purse from Forever New, one of my favourite Australian brands. I like how it looks almost like a vintage cigar box but it opens effortlessly from the top, so it’s really easy to reach for my wallet or mobile phone. I’m so infatuated with it right now, especially since it matches almost everything!

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Hairbun Tutorial (Cheat :P)

February 21, 2012 by Regina Chow 3 Comments

I’ve been wearing my hair in a bun for a while now because it’s so easy to style and great for beating the heat too! At the request of some readers, I’ve also done up a tutorial to show you how my bun is done.

Step 1: First, tie your hair up into a bun with a rubber band.

It should look something like this when tied, but I usually make a bigger loop with my fingers to shorten the ends that are sticking out. That way, it’s easier to tuck the ends into my bun hairpiece, which you’ll see next.

If your hair is too short, you can either tie a lower bun or pin up the hair at the bottom with bobby pins.

Step 2: Here’s my bun hairpiece, in the style of the Japanese odango. You can get this from http://girlhairdo.com.

I bought a couple of hair pieces in different styles from Grace, the owner of girlhairdo.com. She found various hairpieces in my hair colour and taught me how to use them. 🙂

The bun hairpiece comes with an elastic drawstring which you can pull to tighten so that it grips on to your hair.

Step 3: Loosen the drawstring around the bun hair piece and fit it over your bunned up hair. It’s almost like putting on a dress for your hair. 😛

Step 4: Pull the drawstring to tighten the grip of the hair piece on your hair. You can try shaking your head a little to test if it fits well. If it’s too loose, it may fall off when you encounter strong winds or when you run. I’m sure you wouldn’t want to scare off passers-by with a huge hairball!

Step 5: Go around the bun hair piece with the drawstring and tuck the ends of the string, together with the ends of your hair, into the bun hair piece.

There, that’s how I style my bun! My hair looks impeccable and neat with my bun hair piece. Styling has never been easier! 😀

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Amelie-Anne: Willows in Celadon Green

February 18, 2012 by Regina Chow No Comments

Amelie-Anne’s Willows dress is a classic piece reminiscent of the 1950s vintage preppy style, where femininity and grace were of utmost importance. Did I also mention that peter-pan collars, which were all the rage then, are now back on trend in full force?

I got my Willows dress in Celadon green, which is a sweet shade of pastel mint. I love accessorizing, and here you’ll see a camellia brooch, a girly statement hairband and a cute little vintage boxy bag to complete the look.

What I like about this dress is its functional design and modest length, which makes it a work-worthy piece as well. There are side pockets and a matching sash to accentuate your waistline too! 🙂

This lovely number comes in Vanilla Cream and Cherry Blossom Pink too. Head on down to Amelie-Anne to check them out! 🙂

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Valentine’s Day

February 17, 2012 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

How was your Valentine’s Day? We had a simple Valentine’s Day dinner at Sydney Harbour, in a thai restaurant called Sailors Thai.

I was pleased that the quality of the food here far surpasses that of Singapore’s (the price too), and everything is ridiculously fresh and sumptuous! We ended the night with hot chocolate and latte with the breathtaking view of the harbour. Can’t wait to explore more of the city soon!

Oh and before I end, here’s my outfit for Vday. 😉

Crochet peterpan collar top Lace skorts from Bangkok Prada bag

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Hello from Sydney

February 16, 2012 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

Hello from Sydney! We’ve been here a couple of days now and we’re so thankful that we’ve relatives here to take care of us while we settle our accommodation. My uncle and his family have been very hospitable and helpful. In fact, we’re currently residing at his house as we’ve yet to clean up our own place.

My aunt, who lives downtown, showed us around town yesterday. Her effervescent personality is so infectious and she’s such a warm lady it’s hard not to feel at ease around her. Did I mention she has a spectacular view from her balcony too? So super gorgeous!

More pictures soon, I promise!

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Climbing in KL (Not me)

February 13, 2012 by Regina Chow 4 Comments

Climbing is JW’s favourite sport of all time, and he often makes trips to KL just to climb at this state-of-the-art climbing gym. I usually just tag along so that I can have my A&W curly fries and root beer float. Yes, I am that easily contented. All I need is food.

While he’s on the wall, I’m either on the floor observing his every move till I fall asleep or walking around the mall. Otherwise, when our trips coincide with Karen’s, I’ll excuse myself from the gym and head over to her place. 😛

I attended Karen’s housewarming in KL recently (you’ll see pics when I get them), and the day after, I met a new friend named Charlotte. Isn’t she adorable? She kept chatting with me and when her dad came to check on her, she asked him to say hi to her new friends (aka JW and I). Is she cute or what? 😉

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House@Dempsey with Jun

February 12, 2012 by Regina Chow 4 Comments

These couple of weeks just whizzed past me in a blink of an eye as I’ve been busy packing, tying up loose ends for various responsibilities and catching up with friends and family before leaving Singapore. I’ll be putting up photos of most of the meet-ups soon!

I love the ambiance and food at House@Dempsey so much, I actually patronized the restaurant 2 days in a row. I was just there for the much raved about High Tea Buffet the day before I met Jun for lunch. It’s a great place for chilling out on weekdays especially.

Poor Jun is always busy at work and she has been nursing a bad cough for about 2 weeks! Yitian couldn’t come as she was already in India by then, but we caught up over sushi before she left.

I’ll miss you girls! But, the good news is, I’ll be back before you know it. 😉

Here’s what I wore that day:

Black tassel dress from City Plaza
Neon yellow bow belt from Platinum Mall, Bangkok
Ruffles polka dot socks from Hong Kong
Suede pumps from Salvatore Ferragamo
Gold hobo from Gucci

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Heading Down Under

February 10, 2012 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

I’ll be heading down under this weekend and shuttling between Aussie and Singapore for the rest of the year. It probably requires some adjustment but I’m excited by all the new adventures that await me, both on the family and career front.

I’ll still be updating my blog regularly, but please bear with me for the next couple of days cos I’ll be really busy settling down. 😉

Meanwhile, have a great weekend everyone!

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Heroes’ Square

February 10, 2012 by Regina Chow No Comments

One of the most iconic landmarks in Budapest is Heroes’ Square, where you will find statues of the founders of Hungary. The most outstanding pillar of them all is the Millenial Monument. This towering pillar was built to commemorate Hungary’s 1000th year of establishment.

If you’re interested in art, you can visit the Museum of Fine Art and Palace of Art, located to the right of Heroes’ Square. We decided to chill out at a nearby cafe that was decorated in the Art Noveau style. The quaint cafe took our breath away, and the cool weather was just perfect for a cuppa coffee.

The view of Heroes’ Square is even more magnificent at night. The glistening lights and glowing statues are a sight to behold. Absolutely gorgeous!

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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:

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