Forgive me for the blurred landscape shots though. I didn’t use flash because if I did, I wouldn’t have been able to capture the dazzling city lights in its original glory. The winds are pretty strong too, so if you go there without a tripod, this is what you’ll end up with!

To me, this was an out-of-this-world experience (in case you were wondering, it’s not because of the apparition in the collage below! LOL) and definitely the highlight of our trip.

In the event that you do turn up in shorts, t-shirt and slippers, fret not, for the restaurant cum bar provides patrons with a change of clothes too.

The mere thought of these colours perk me up instantly, even on days when I feel lethargic or dreary. Do they have the same effect on you too?

Yellow suede heels from Zara

Gold hobo bag from Gucci

I myself was initially oblivious to the existence of this cafe until my good friend Lyndie highlighted that I definitely have to go there for a meal. The fusion Thai-Italian food and Thai fried rice here were so scrumptious, every bite was bursting with flavours and we eventually reached a state of euphoria! This was one of our most orgasmic gastronomic (what a mouthful) experiences ever!

Honestly, you will never find food of this quality on our shores, not even in our fine dining restaurants, unless you’re talking about fine dining Chinese restaurants. Then again, that’s a totally different ball game altogether.

If you haven’t been to Greyhound Cafe, do pay them a visit when you are next in Bangkok ;).

Address:

I heard they have plans to open their first cafe outside of Bangkok in Hong Kong. Come to Singapore please!

Actually, my heart nearly stopped when he did that because it was already so wobbly up there, I thought I was going to fall any time! Shihui and I were screaming and clinging on for our dear lives, yet at the same time wondering why everyone else around us seemed so relaxed. Well, you’ll find out why at the end of the post.

Travelling alongside us were many other tourists and visitors from all around the world, armed with their digital and video cameras and trusty hats. Many of them seemed awed by the rustic surroundings and the inhabitants’ way of life. I wonder if the residents here feel like zoo animals since tourists come by the truckloads everyday.

The lively chatter among hawkers drowned out every noise imaginable. It was quite an eye-opening experience! It felt almost similar to being in a wet market in Singapore, although erm… the floating market is certainly a lot wetter. LOL, sorry I know I’m lame.

Plus, you can find anything and everything here, ranging from fruits, cooked food, to hats and clothes. I bought my yellow hat here as well!

You’ll be getting a brand new piece of course. This top is made of silky satin material. What I love about it is the cute peter pan collar and the rainbow polka dots which make this top incredibly cute. The seam in the middle of the top is actually made up of 6 overlapping cloth panels, giving it a 3-dimensional feel. 😉 You can easily pair it with shorts, like I did, or tuck it in a high-waisted skirt for work.

We stayed at Centrepoint Petchburi, a very affordable serviced apartment in the Pratunam area which is within walking distance to the popular Platinum mall. The room was spick and span, the service staff were warm and friendly (typical of most Thais, and I’m grateful for that), but most importantly, the hotel was centrally located. We had absolutely no complaints whatsoever.

Thanks to my dear friend Lyndie, who gave us fantastic recommendations for food and massage, we had our itinerary planned for the rest of the day.

First up was a relaxing massage at Healthland Spa. Healthland Spa is one of the better spas around. It is affordable without compromising on ambience, skills and service. For instance, the traditional thai massage is priced at 450 baht, which works out to be less than S$20! Do bear in mind that Thailand has a tipping culture, so It’s important to tip the masseuse after the fabulous massage in your dreamy, euphoric state.

Before hunger pangs got the better of us, we made a beeline for Baan Klang Naam, a seafood joint tucked away in an inconspicuous alley away from the city.

Baan Klang Naam overlooks the Chao Praya river and is arguably one of the best seafood restaurants in Bangkok. The food is flavourful, the portions are massive and the tom yum soup (who doesn’t love tom yum?!) here is so tasty and authentic, it’s actually memorable!

If you’re thinking of having dinner there, it’ll be best to make a reservation in advance via your hotel concierge.

Here’s the address for your reference:

Yes, that’s him, crappy as always. He has been very busy lately, so it was wonderful that we were able to spend some quality time together.

We first started dating on 5th July eons ago. The amazing thing is, our relationship gets better as we age, just like good wine. As with all other couples, we have our differences. However, these differences add dimension to our relationship and are complementary to our similarities, however few similarities there are between us. 🙂

He is everything that I am not, but that is precisely why I love him.

Source: According to Annika

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It can also be dark, edgy and mysterious, as depicted in Valentino’s Fall 2011 Collection:

Whichever style you choose, it is without a doubt that lace is the quintessential fabric for all seasons.

If you recall, I did my take on the fresh, feminine style some weeks ago here.

Now, here’s my take on the darker, edgier style. I should have changed into a fiercer pair of heels before I rushed out of my house. That would have made the look more complete, don’t you think?

Colour blocking is the only way to wear bright candy colours this season. If clashing primary colours like red and blue are too much for you, try matching them with their subtler counterparts, pastels.

Here, I decided to pair green with orange and large doses of pastel pink to neutralize the brightness of the colour palette and yet preserve the essence of colour blocking.

This was the very outfit that I wore to the “Style: It Wild” event at Shanghai Dolly that Karen invited me to. Karen was in a lovely corset that was befitting for the event, which was meant to be a showcase for several lingerie labels. It was a pity I didn’t know beforehand that it was a lingerie show, for I would’ve turned up in one of my corsets too!

We were featured on Lifestyleasia.com too. 🙂 Many thanks to the lovely photographer!

The gorgeous models clad in alluring lingerie dazzled the crowd. It was a feast for our eyes. Not only were the men captivated, even the ladies among the audience were awed by the beauties on stage.

Here’re some of my favourite pieces from Rondavous’s showcase. We were amazed that their lingerie exudes class and sophistication, traits that are sorely lacking in other lingerie labels today. The label’s lingerie are bold and sensual, without compromising on style, femininity and versatility. Talking about versatility, many of the ladies present wore lingerie from Rondavouz as tops, paired with jeans or pants!

For those of you who are interested, Rondavous is located at:
#01-03 Far East Plaza
14 Scotts Road

Meanwhile, do check out their website: http://www.rondavouslingerie.com and facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Rondavous.