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Closet Matterz – Your Closet is all that Matterz

July 24, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

I love experimenting with fashion and I can’t resist the urge to update my wardrobe all the time to keep up with the latest trends.

My work dresses tend to be very well-tailored and structured while my casual dresses are usually either feminine or edgy. Rarely do I get to bag a dress that marries sophistication with casualness without compromising on style.

Well, at least that was the case until I saw this dress from BCBG.

And I was delighted to know that Closet Matterz designed their first manufactured piece, My First Love Cape Dress, after this highly coveted BCBG dress!

I adore the floaty cape-like design and the superb workmanship of the dress. The cutting is very flattering and enhances the overall silhouette.

The best part is, it is so versatile you can wear it for work or for afternoon tea on a weekend. I usually do not like dresses from most blogshops because the material usually makes it inappropriate for work. But this dress is made of quality cotton/ and lycra. Not only is it smooth and comfortable to the touch, the workmanship makes it work-appropriate.

My First Love Cape Dress comes in 5 different colours, but I chose the very striking vermillion because it makes a statement effortlessly.

The dress also comes with a petticoat and belt. The petticoat is made of a soft cotton lycra blend and can be used with other dresses too. I thought that was a very thoughtful gesture because VPLs are definitely a huge no-no. 😉

This beauty will only be launched this coming Wednesday, 27 July, on Closet Matterz. The preview is already up on their site!

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Arbite – A Chance Encounter

July 20, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

Arbite was a chance encounter for us. We were on our way to visit Grace and my God-daughter when we decided to make a pit-stop at Serangoon Gardens to grab a quick bite.

In fact, I would have missed the restaurant entirely if it wasn’t for the large signboard right at the entrance where you’ll find a flight of stairs leading to its premises on the 2nd storey.

And that was when my eyes lit up. It is just the type of restaurant that I like. The decor was simple and white-washed, not unlike the usual Scandinavian style of interior design.

It is cozy and unpretentious, a place where you can just be yourself and relax on a lazy weekend. I felt like I was eating at a friend’s place and that is precisely why I like Arbite.

I absolutely adore the collage of pictures on the walls. I’ve always wanted to do up one of the walls in our rooms in this fashion.

Coincidentally, I also bumped into two friends there who frequent the restaurant. They recommended the Grilled Moroccan Chicken for my mains while JW, who loves breakfast food (i.e. bacon, eggs, sausages..you get the drift) went for the Arbite Breakfast.

The food was distinctly flavourful and came in generous portions! The service provided was immaculate as well. Marcus, the owner of the restaurant was professional yet affable, always wearing a smile on his face.

My only grouse was that we were so full at the end of our main courses, we had no more room for dessert! I really wanted to try My Wife’s Chocolate Cake, so that gives me an excuse to drag JW there with me again!

That’s not much of a grouse, is it? LOL. I will certainly be back soon!

Before heading to Grace’s place, we passed by a gorgeous venue for photo-taking. Here are the additional photos that were not released earlier. 😉

Tiered Ruffled Dress in Cream from ClubCouture

It’s already mid-week, darlings! Two more days to Friday! 🙂

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Goodwood Park Hotel, Gaia Restaurant & Thai Express

July 19, 2011 by Regina Chow 6 Comments

Not too long ago, Jo and I met up on a whim so that we could photograph each other in our ClubCouture attire (see previous post for photos!). We decided to meet at Goodwood Park Hotel because it has such a majestic visage, almost magical in fact.

Just in case you were wondering why our summer style photos didn’t seem to reflect the grandeur of the hotel, alas, it only looks beautiful from afar and its interior gave us nothing to shout about. Silly us thought we could somehow incorporate the building’s visage into our photos while capturing the beauty of our clothes!

Anyhow, we did capture someone’s attention. While taking photos of ourselves outside the hotel, we caught the attention of a gentleman who happened to be the owner of Gaia restaurant. He thought we were tourists at first, but his friendliness didn’t wane even after he found out that we were just two vain Singaporean girls engrossed in cam whoring.

He very kindly offered to take photos of us and then invited us into his restaurant for a drink on the house! We were too embarrassed to take up his offer of coffee so we settled for iced water instead. 😉

Crocheted Dress in Pink from ClubCouture

We were so touched by his warmth and hospitality, we decided to get his namecard so that we could dine in his restaurant on another occasion when we were more appropriately attired.

Instead, Jo and I found a quiet spot at Thai Express Paragon because we had some clandestine plans to discuss. You will find out what these plans are in due course, but until then, I will have to keep you in suspense! 😉

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Summer Style 2011

July 18, 2011 by Regina Chow 3 Comments

The weather this summer has been a little unpredictable. It can be scorching hot today but raining cats and dogs the very next day.

Whatever the weather brings, a pop of colour always chases the gloom away. I always start with my favourite colour, pink.

By now, you would probably have guessed that the colour blocking trend is also my favourite summer trend because it is so easy to style and the cheerful kaleidoscope of colours never fails to make my day.

Here’re some of the summer styles that I personally dig.

1) Crochet – Crocheted Dress in Pink

I love the crochet details on this dress, which happens to be in line with the recent crochet trend too. This breezy number is perfect for lounging around and chilling out with your girlfriends on hot summer days. This dress is a steal at just S$29!

I paired my dress with mustard yellow suede heels from Zara.

Mustard seems to complement pink pretty well, such that both colours can shine without stealing the limelight from each other.

2) Chiffon Tops – Flared Chiffon Top in Pink

For unbearably hot days, you will definitely spot me in a comfortable camisole and shorts. I picked this top from ClubCouture because it exudes femininity and is so versatile it can be styled in various ways.

In this instance, I layered my top with a tube underneath and matched it with… yes, you guessed it, mustard shorts. 😉

3) Creamy Whites – Tiered ruffled dress in cream

I fell head over heels with this tiered ruffled dress from ClubCouture’s latest collection, She Dreams of the Country.

It is made of lightweight, comfortable chiffon and is a classic piece that will never go out of style.

You can either dress it up with accessories, or just put on a pair of statement heels like I did. And there, you’re ready to take on the world.

For more inspirational looks, check out ClubCouture’s latest lookbook.

In addition, ClubCouture is currently offering free delivery on all orders, with no minimum spend!

As always, my lovely readers are entitled to a special discount. Enter the code “REGINA2011” upon checkout to enjoy 15% off your purchases!

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Pastels

June 28, 2011 by Regina Chow 5 Comments

I’m finally back from the land of smiles! My luggage is brimming with clothes and I’ve bought some goodies back for sale too.

Before that happens, here’s a sneak peek of an outfit that I put together with my recent purchases from Bangkok.

Pink reversible top from Platinum Mall (Bangkok)

Pink collar from Jatuchak Market (Bangkok)

Teal belt from Platinum Mall (Bangkok)

Floral culottes from Platinum Mall (Bangkok)

Candy striped shoes from Schuu, Ion Orchard (Singapore)

Vintage Aigner Straw Bag from Dustbunny Vintage (Singapore)

Before I end this post, I would like to share that ClubCouture has been shortlisted as a nominee in the annual Cozycot Holy Grail Fashion Awards for the following categories:

Best Brand for Party Dresses
Best Label for Dates

The other nominees in these categories include Mango, F21, BCBG and agnès b. I am so happy for ClubCouture because they have certainly come a long way!

Help vote for ClubCouture and you too will stand a chance to win S$200 worth of ClubCouture vouchers. Voting ends 30 June 2011, so click here to find out more!

Meanwhile, ClubCouture is having a summer sale, with all new items going at a pocket-friendly price of S$29. Time to shop till you drop! 🙂

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Spring & Summer Trends for 2011

April 25, 2011 by Regina Chow No Comments

Lace, Florals and White herald the arrival of Spring/Summer, my favourite time of the year! This is also that time of the year when you can throw caution to the wind, let your creative juices flow and experiment with fashion.

1) Floral Prints

You can never run away from floral prints during this season, so put on a pretty floral frock and embrace Spring with open arms!

ClubCouture’s floral wool dress

2) 70s Bohemian Flower Girl Look

On the runways this year, we also witness the comeback of 70s fashion with the boho chic look, complete with floral wreaths and dreamy flouncy skirts.

Here’s my take on the 70s bohemian flower girl look with ClubCouture’s mesh tiered skirt:

3) Bold Colours

Besides the ubiquitous floral and lace Spring/Summer trends, be sure to inject your wardrobe with splashes of bold colours seen on the runways this year. Colour blocking, which refers to the use of two or more bold colours in an outfit, is one of the hottest trends this Spring!

I’ve also purchased the brittany cardigan in hot pink from ClubCouture, which would be perfect for colour blocking.

I haven’t had the chance to wear it out yet but here’s a lovely red romper from ClubCouture (sorry girls, it’s already sold out!) that I wore recently. Instead of colour blocking, I decided to keep the look simple and complement it with chunky platform heels paired with socks.

Chunky platform heels paired with socks is another interesting Spring/Summer trend that adds a touch of quirkiness to any outfit.

ClubCouture is now offering free shipping worldwide!

There’s also a special discount exclusively for my lovely readers! Enter the code “REGINA2011” when you check out to enjoy 15% off all purchases!

Happy shopping babes!

Also, if you’re interested to see more photos from the recent ClubCouture shoot that I did together with Jolene, head on down to the ClubCouture’s 2011 Fashion Ambassadors album.

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Laurent Bernard

March 24, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

Laurent Bernard at Wessex Estate is one of my favourite joints for chilling out on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Wessex Estate, to me, is one of Singapore’s best kept secrets. I like the tranquil surroundings and large fields dotted with preserved black and white colonial styled bungalows from the pre-WWII era.

Every time I head down to Wessex, I feel as though I’m talking a walk down memory lane, back to the days when Singapore was part of the British colony. The rustic, bohemian vibe provides the perfect atmosphere for a quiet afternoon, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Laurent Bernard, previously known as The Chocolate Factory, specialises in chocolates and desserts of impeccable quality. Its hot chocolate is the best I’ve tasted in Singapore and the chocolate souffle is beyond divine. Unfortunately, the chocolate souffle is only served on certain days at this particular outlet. Nonetheless, you can find the elusive souffle at Laurent Bernard’s other outlet at Robertson Quay as it is served there everyday.

Besides Laurent Bernard, I’m a big fan of Colbar as well, which used to be a canteen for the British troops based at Portsdown Road. More on that charming little cafe another time.

Here’s what I wore for a casual coffee date with the hubby.

Inner black tank: Dorothy Perkins (3 for $29!)
Bunny Print Tee: ClubCouture
Orange Jeans: Zara
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Here’s a close-up of the bunny print tee from ClubCouture. I love how the bunny resembles my favourite bunny fashionista, Fifi Lapin.

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ClubCouture Photoshoot

March 15, 2011 by Regina Chow 4 Comments

Remember I blogged about being a ClubCouture Ambassador for 2011?

Now here’s what you’ve all been waiting for – the behind the scenes photos of our photoshoot!

ClubCouture organized a photoshoot for all their ambassadors early this year. Thanks to ClubCouture for being so accommodating, I was fortunate to have been able to do this shoot together with my dear friend Jolene!

We arrived bright and early on a Sunday morning at the studio to have our make-up and hair done before the shoot. Within the blink of an eye and a touch of the make-up artist’s magic wand, we were instantly transformed into glamour girls.

And then, it was time for us to get down to work! Besides posing for my daily outfit shots and my blogshop, the last time I actually did a professional shoot was when I was part-timing during the summer holidays in school.

Imagine my trepidation when I was told to do high-fashion poses with various props! I could only look on in envy at some of the other ambassadors who posed effortlessly for the camera with such poise and finesse. Posing was practically second nature to them. Boy do I need to pick up some skills from the experts.

After some effort, here are my final shots:

Jolene and I paired up for this photo. Check out Jo’s toned, silky smooth legs!

My individual shots:

The Red Structured Halter Dress is a gorgeous bare-back cocktail dress that adds a delightful pop of colour to the sea of little black dresses at parties. It is, unfortunately, already sold out on ClubCouture.

Nonetheless, fret not, for this beauty comes in timeless black too.

My second outfit was a sexy bodycon black dress. It accentuates the female silhouette without compromising on style and is the perfect little black dress to hit the clubs!

Check out ClubCouture’s New Arrivals and their latest collection, City Lights!

There’s also a special discount exclusively for my lovely readers! Enter the code “REGINA2011” when you checkout to enjoy 15% off all purchases!

Time to go shopping!

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Early Reunion Dinner At Grandma’s

February 2, 2011 by Regina Chow No Comments

Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year! How was your reunion dinner? I’ve already had 3 loheis so far, and it’s only the eve of Chinese New Year!

Chinese New Year came early for my family this year as the first lohei celebration started last Saturday at my grandmother’s house.

It has become a tradition for my extended family to gather at my grandmother’s house for reunion dinner every Chinese New Year. We hardly get to meet one another usually as we all have hectic schedules but without fail, year after year, we would all make it a point to meet and catch up during our reunion dinner.

This year, we have a new addition to our family. My baby cousin Shuhai was born in January and joined us just in time for our reunion dinner! It’s funny how most newborns tend to possess an extraordinary ability to sleep soundly throughout the entire day. Likewise, Shuhai has this superpower too. She slept the whole night despite all the noise from the telly and our endless chatter.

And here’s presenting one of my favourite cousins, Shuya, Shuhai’s elder sis. She’s a whiz at iPhone games (she was holding her mum’s iPhone in the photo below), is extremely bright and not to mention very hyperactive too. I could barely keep up with her energy level and was hopelessly exhausted by the end of the night!

Oh and kids nowadays are so vain! We took a couple of photos, but this photo below was the only one that passed Shuya’s QC test. LOL!

Dress from ClubCouture

Have a great rabbit year ahead people! May this new year bring good health, prosperity and happiness to you and your family! Meanwhile, let’s all enjoy the long weekend filled with lots of feasting and angpows!

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A Walk Down Memory Lane

January 30, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

Right behind URA centre, rows of beautifully conserved shophouses line the streets, juxtaposed against a backdrop of towering skyscrapers. Never forget your roots, this picture before me seems to say. To me, these restored shophouses serve as a constant reminder of our heritage while the skyscrapers depict our growth and development over the years.

Club Street and Ann Siang Street, in particular, now house cafes, stand-alone boutiques run by local designers, as well as one of my favourite bookstores, BooksActually. The buildings here were given a brand new look but elements of its glorious past were carefully preserved.

JW and I chanced upon a quaint little cafe called Le Chocolat Cafe at Club Hotel on a dreamy afternoon after our visit to URA. We were immediately blown away by both its exterior and interior as it reminded us of cafes typically found in Europe. It was a breath of fresh air.

We popped by for a quick bite of salad and sandwiches. The cafe primarily serves salads, sandwiches as well as desserts such as cakes and tarts. It also has a breakfast menu which ends at 10.30a.m. Service was great and I would recommend this place for afternoon tea if you’re in the vicinity.

My Caesar salad came in a cute little wooden bowl!

I was so enthralled by the surroundings and was looking forward to wandering around a bit more, but unfortunately, it started drizzling! I’ll definitely be back again when the weather is friendlier! Again, the dress here is from my lovely sponsor, ClubCouture.

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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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