a glimpse of jan's photoblog;

wishing weekends were a little longer..

2012-02-27T00:57:00.001-08:00

Hey peeps!

I'm effectively using my lunch time to do up a quick update and sweep off all the dust accumulated here while I was gone!

Just so you've been wondering where I've disappeared to for the past few weeks, I've familiarised myself with the end of Singapore and called Tuas my home. :)

Dinner with N's family at Longjiang seafood restaurant!

The food was pretty good and affordable.

N's nephew, super camera shy!

Hot and spicy soup, a bit too spicy.

Some grouper (?) fish I didn't really eat.

Chilli crab!

One of my fav dish - Roasted Duck wrapped in a bun!

Fried mantou!

Saturday out with the girls in the family! <3

OFTD:

Sheer oversized blouse from BKK, Inner slip from Cotton On, Shoes from Steve Madden

Lunch at Lerk Thai (they don't serve water btw, boycott!).

Pretty good food though, what a pity. I hope they serve water soon!

Thai Mango salad! Very tangy and sour, a great appetizer to start the meal.

French beans, a word of caution - SPICY!

Surprisingly tastes better than it looks! BBQ beef hot plate, yums!

We caught a glimpse of this bridal car/van just outside Mariott! N was telling me that the cost of this vehicle is quite ex. :\

Colour coordinated with her bag in the prettiest shade of baby blue, best dressed Ah Yi!

I want comfy shoes like those platform wedges from Hush Puppies she's wearing - I tried it on and it's simply amazeballs like walking on air!

Dinner on Sunday was at a random Hong Kong cafe in Tampines with N!

No lip gloss, looking very sickly after a swim.

Spot the 2 different leopard prints! Love the velvet leopard spots and burnout fabric.

Curry fishballs, a very typical Hong Kong 小吃

N's Chicken chop hot plate noodles.

My cheese & curry pork chop baked rice!

Swiss wings, our favourite!

Dinner wasn't complete without dessert, mango pamelo sago with a scoop of vanilla icecream.

Discovered this fried XLB bun stall at Tamp 1 basement, very good for filling the tummy! $2.90 for 3 of these plus a blackcurrent drink.

Finally did some shopping this weekend for more accessories, something I haven't been purchasing in ages! There are so many to choose from but these were my buys, really love them!

Welcome to the family!

xoxo,

Jan

Foiled.

2012-02-26T06:21:00.000-08:00

After stocking up my wardrobe with dresses and more dresses, my shopping radar has been directed to seperate pieces! B told me sometime back that she'd love to see skater skirts manufactured in quality silk satin material in luxe basic chic colours. I really couldn't agree more after chancing upon these pics! *Winks at A!*

xoxo,

Jan

Take a bow.

2012-02-22T00:38:00.000-08:00

Modern take of the kimono bow

The big bow at the back is such a dolly touch to the tube dress, it's too cute to resist!

2012-02-19T23:35:00.000-08:00

"Our life's a stage, a comedy: either learn to play and take it lightly, or bear its troubles patiently."

Need to think less act more. :)

Crossroads hammerheads.

2012-02-19T19:14:00.000-08:00

My weekend in piccas!

Beamer, Selegie Rd Chicken Rice & Beancurd egg tarts, Cathay movie: Ghostrider, Spirit of Vengence, Bukit Timah market white carrot cake.

Beamer looks like she's trying desperately to swirm out.

xoxo,

Jan

Arianna Shift Dress reviews!

2012-02-08T18:51:00.001-08:00

Sorry for the lack of updates!

Life has been filled to the brim with work plus it's no consolation I'm situated at Tuas till further notice. I seriously can't wait for the weekend! :)

Here's some snipshots of our Arianna Shift dress in all 3 gorgeous colours! It's so super easy to slip on for work and it's my dress-to-reach-for on lazy to mix and match outfit days! Out of all the Jaynelles pieces, this has to be one of my most worn pieces to-date! Over the span of 3 months, I've probably worn it out more than 10 times! :)

Thanks to one of our customers for helping us with the review of the dress in Deep Iris!

Thanks PM! :)

xoxo,

Jan

Season of love!

2012-02-04T09:38:00.000-08:00

Oh yes, Jaynelles will be launching a new collection on 6 February, Monday at 8.30pm!

Please show your support by liking and sharing the fb album here!

Thanks ladies, and enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Going off tangent, I just decided to switch fragrances to try out Lanvin: Marry me!

Won over by the pretty fragrance packaging, girls will be always girls. Good on you product designers. :)

xoxo,
Jan

to a place we call paradise.

2012-02-04T09:25:00.000-08:00

A Bintan getaway with the colleagues last weekend and it was a huge heave of relief that it went smoothly and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. The company was awesome and it was nothing short of the expectations we had for the trip. A great recharge, energy booster and morale enhancer for the dark gloomy days that lie ahead in the not-too-near future.

All these in pictures, enjoy. Though my camera takes the blame for many blurry pictures, it's still my trusty lil' Olympus who never fails to deliver, even the blurry.

xoxo,

Jan

2012 CNY, huat ah!

2012-01-26T10:29:00.000-08:00

Cos I'm damn tired after officially knocking off at 1am, I'll just do the uploading of pictures and will get back to this entry once I'm back from my weekend trip! :)

CNY steamboat with the gang at Coca, Hatched brunch, CNY eve, day 1 and 2, pics of dinners and otds/reviews.

In Jaynelles Dorothy's Colourblock dress!

Our CNY steamboat!

There was a small snail on the leaf so we had complimentary dessert! :p

We're finally going places.

xoxo,

Jan

Busy as a bumble bee!

2012-01-19T19:26:00.000-08:00

Had a hectic weekend running back and forth to the supplier's to collect stuff and having to go back again to collect some stuff I forgot to pick up the first time round.

Met up with B to explore new areas, like 112 Katong, then headed to Simpang Bedok for some Selegie beancurd!

OTD: B said she'd buy this skirt in all colours if we made it in this superb material. lol. Top (unreleased) from Jaynelles.com, Sandals from Steve Madden

Looking super chic in a black maxi, but not so cool on a hot sunny summer day.

Nails session with the 2 other Js. R was busy as usual, hopefully work and life gets less stressful for her! We need her more often in our gatherings!

All of us with pretty Gelish nails for CNY!

I have an obsession with Polaroids now, need to own one with plenty of film stocked up nao.

Laziest dog in the world.

xoxo,

Jan

2012-01-17T19:35:00.000-08:00

It's been a whirlwind of a weekend, and what I mean is that the weekend whirled by too fast.

Accomplished quite a bit this weekend but there's never-ending work to do. Rahhh!

First CNY dinner of 2012!

2012-01-14T10:43:00.000-08:00

I love spending time with my family and attending family gatherings. :)

By reading my blog thus far, you should have gathered that I'm pretty much a family oriented person. My relatives were asking my siblings and myself whether we would be heading off somewhere to chill or hang out later but we all simply replied no cos we reserved the night for our extended family!

Some pics of an early CNY eve dinner.

Btw, I wear a size S for the Bianca Shift dress! Fits me a UK6-8 well! :)

I'm so totally in love with this shift dress, seriously contemplating getting another colour cos it's such a classic in black and white for work related events while the indigo is such a bold party colour which I'm naturally attracted to.

The material and feel of this must-get dress is boutique standard quality, we can promise you nothing short of that. Love the sheen on the cotton linen, gives off a really luxe vibe. Don't miss out on the collection on Monday night at 8.30pm! We will send out the mailers tomorrow.

xoxo,
Jan

Jaynelles: Spring Collection II sneaks!

2012-01-13T08:44:00.000-08:00

Been busy at work editing the previews for the next collection - Spring Collection II!

Haven't confirmed the launch date but we are hoping to get it out by next week so if you want to receive it by CNY, maybe we could arrange a meetup for you girls! :)

There are many awesome vibrant and rich muted (oxymoron much?) colours in this upcoming collection. Shan't reveal too many of the colours before uploading the preview pics so here's a lil' sneak peak, these are just a few colours I've kept for myself cos I loved all the colours so much I simply couldn't decide.

Scarlet red, bold and an awesome piece for work but even better for CNY.

Blurple, how cute is the colour name?! The colour is really unique cos the mix of the 2 colours, blue and purple is surprisingly pleasant.

Gonna crash, too tired to continue editing! Will continue in the morn!

xoxo,

Jan

Pretty little spring things!

2012-01-12T07:20:00.000-08:00

I've been wanting to edit the pics for Spring Collection II since the start of the week but I always seem to be busy with other things. Need to learn prioritisation.

Met B for dinner on Wed, so glad she's loving her work and job! So moral of the story is, good things are worth waiting for and don't give up, fight for what you want even though things get tough.

Super popular Jaynelles colourblock in navy, grab yours at http://jaynelles.com!

Ordered 3 pairs of shoes from urbanog but only one came. Still love it though, it's very wearable and maybe I could pair it with smart work pants and a shirt to wear to work tmr! :)

xoxo,

Jan

Pre-launch jitters

2012-01-08T05:42:00.000-08:00

I still remember the day 3 years ago, when I started Shimmerelle, I didn't think that I would eventually be interested in making fashion and apparel my career. Fast forward into the future, after suffered alot of emotional trauma from the whole biz and meeting the wrong people (ok maybe not wrong but it didn't help that I was so messed up), after getting to know A and our very nice supplier boss who is willing to accommodate to our ~~almost~~ every need, we stumbled and fell a few times, picked ourselves up and trudged on despite the many adversities - our plan to launch in Sept didn't materialise until now due to the revamp and operational changes which we are proud to say, will present our customers with much better quality apparel. I stocked my wardobe with 4 new Jaynelles manufactured pieces for CNY! :)

Now we present you Jaynelles.com: Spring Collection I! We are coming back with a bang! We plan to bring the Spring collection in 2 parts to give you girls options for CNY outfits. If response is good, we may plan meetup sessions for you to collect your stuff without fear of it getting lost in the mail!

Let us know if it's a good idea yea?

Our inspiration from UK brand Dorothy Perkins! New and improved version with better stitching and material!

I kept this!

A kept this in the original colour! She loves classics.

Our inspiration from ASOS!

A's fave!

I kept this in Coral, all ready for CNY!

All these and more on Jaynelles on Monday at 8.30pm!

Remember to join our promotions for complimentary normal postage here.

We sincerely appreciate your support and hope you'll like the collection as much as we do! :)

xoxo,

Jan

NYE!

2012-01-04T18:51:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! :)
I'm taking a quick break from editing pics, no prizes for guessing what's in the next entry on my blog! haha. Anyway, I'd better go back to doing up the preview pics for tmr's sneaks update for Monday's launch. *cues an emoticon for the epitome of stress.*

Shopping on the eve of NYE along Orchard - there were so many stores on sale, i was like a kid in a candy store, dashing in and out of high street label stores.

real upset cos my helper ruined my leather skirt by ironing it in high heat - now it's all crinkled and stiff, no longer soft and smooth. :(

Fast forward to dinner, we had DTF at Somerset313 and boy, was it crowded at that time cos the working crowd started to stream into town during dinner time.

N's stealing glances at other people's food as usual. Don't blame him cos we were famished after shopping the entire day and then having to wait almost an hour for a seat in the restaurant.

Our usual fare of XLBs, vege & shrimp dumplings & yam dumplings to top it off with dessert.

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Getting rdy for NYE's countdown!
Did OFTDs of a pleated midi for Jaynelles and it was fab!

P-p-p-poker face.

We played until someone went bankrupt and it wasn't me, though I was twice close to being bankrupt!

Yearly tradition stays alive. Thanks to the Yongs for organising this annual affair! Put your ~~hands~~ glasses in the air.

2012 greetings passed all around the room. And we all wished each other a blessed year ahead.

More food.

Love the lace dress I got from Dotti back in Melb! I miss melb shopping! (And no, I didn't get the dress on the second trip when I was with you, Ah Yi! Got it on exchange and worth every cent.)

Gotta go back to edittng soon!

Can't wait to update with piccas.

xoxo,
Jan

Happy 2012!

2012-01-02T07:14:00.000-08:00

Hey guys!

I'm excited for a whole new year ahead, it'll be a year where miracles and dreams come alive. It'll be a year of unceasing fruifulness.

I believe 2012 will be a good year ahead, with goals in mind and a clear direction. The year will be tough but fruitful, claim what is yours in this coming year. :)

My new year resolution is for Jaynelles to have our own office and to offer only the best to our customers. For loved ones to stay healthy and count our blessings no matter how big or small they are. To adopt the view point that the cup is not half empty but half full.

What are you taking into 2012? Start the year in the right frame of mind!

Hohoho, and a bottle of rum.

2011-12-28T20:23:00.000-08:00

~~I haven't been able to load pics from my cam as of late!~~

Will blog with an outfit of the day: Jaynelles Pleated Midi soon - prepping the outfit for Christmas eve! :)

Striked off the first thing on my to-do list cos I'm gonna finally blog! Yay to off days like tmr, though I don't get paid for it, it sure does rock. (And so will my life when I start running Jaynelles full time, styling outfits and matching accessories.. ahhh the joy!)

Making tiramisu, still can't fluff the egg whites properly after 2 tries! Can anyone teach me?

Added a dash too many of baileys!

There was a time when I was looking for Palmers' chocolate - and I actually made a trip to Changi Airport's candy empire in search of it recently! Well well, it has made its appearance during the festive season and the cookies and cream chocs are goodddd.

Christmas dinner wth N's friends!

Apple strudel in replacement of a birthday cake for the Dec babies!

To the BMW car show cos N was really keen to go!

MI4: James Bond's BMW car of the future

Christmas catch-up with JJJR & Co.!

Christmas eve with the extended family! :)

N with food in his mouth again.

My favourite uncle and aunt! <3

Love the smooch sequin dress! A dress fit for special occasions. :)

Penning off here cos my eyelids are feeling v v v heavy...

xoxo,
Jan

Pleats, ahoy!

2011-12-23T10:59:00.000-08:00

I need to sought for some opinions on this, it's a pretty awesome well done intricate piece of work which really spells my style and my love for pleats but does anyone have inputs regarding material (doing chiffon again is quite cliche? though we all love chiffon to bits!)

Which colours will be popular for this? I'm loving sunshine yellow/butterscotch cream colour for this, and a nice rose mix between hot pink and maroon and a electric blue (my all time fav!) or nude/rum!

I'll gladly evaluate any constructive inputs, so blast me back some! <3

xoxo,

Jan

Sidetracked.

2011-12-19T08:32:00.000-08:00

I know I'm supposed to be doing a post about the food and stuff but I can't help feeling sidetracked with all the Christmas shopping & discounts all over the net! :)

ASOS is having their sale now, again!

And with up to 50% off + free international shipping, what's there to stop us from shopping!?

At a complete steal, 6.50 pounds - this would cost S$14 max.

Would wanna continue the shopping spree but I'm really too tired to sprawl through the pages. Everything looks awesome though! Might check it out when I'm have time over the next couple of days. (Plus an urgent reminder to clear/organise my wardrobe if I get stuff.)

2011-12-18T08:11:00.001-08:00

Will update soon! I'm stuffed to the brim from feasting at Pre-Christmas dinners the whole weekend! :(

2011-12-10T09:15:00.000-08:00

Another awesome weekend with just tmr left to enjoy, or rather, looking on a positive side of it, t'was a weekend to remember. Everything has a first and we can't get it right on the first try on most occasions but with that in mind, there will be better and improved seconds. :)

xoxo,

Jan

discount shopping!

2011-12-08T08:01:00.001-08:00

~~I'll update about the trip to JB soon! :)~~
Enough procrastinating despite having to 1. wrap a present for an event on Saturday, 2. upload documents on the server for a review taking place tmr, 3. sleep early for tmr's early start at a company event, I'm finally gonna muster every ounce of energy to blog about the wonderful time I had with my parents + aunt at the newly opened JB premium outlets! For those of you who are wondering how it looks like or what they have to offer, here's a sneak peek for ya!

Gelish nails are damn nice!

Parents looking great in this pic!

In search for a place for lunch! We ended up at Absolute Thai.

Shopping with them brings so much joy!

Soup + chinese food for dinner!

The tea cups are soo cute!

I'll blog about the haul from this trip another day. Just brought enough to afford a Michael Kors bracelet and a couple of heels/pumps from C&K.

On a totally random but uplifting note, I had an opportunity to visit the Bebe sample sale today at a client's place (this is an awesome perk for me cos I love snagging good deals at a fraction of the retail price.) A tweed embellished crop jacket caught my eye, it had a retail price tag at $339.90 attached to it and it was slashed to $20. How to resist this offer? Even though it wasn't in purrrfect condition (far from it actually but unnoticable really), it was really fab. Mai hiam buay pai, you know? Also got a really cute scallop hem knit overlay top for $5 (I know just by reading this, you wanna strangle me), retailing at $119.90 and a couple of basic tanks for casual & easy days.

Will snap some outfit pics of the Bebe loot soon. Though I'm pretty pleased that I haven't been getting the urge to online shop as much, I'm probably suffering from the after effects of the pay cut + heavy discount shopping helped ease the pain of it all. *beams* :)

I should take a walk down memory lane (a year ago) and blog about last year's Melbourne trip in 2 parts, it brings back many many fond memories.

xoxo,
Jan

cold rainy days in December

2011-12-04T06:56:00.000-08:00

Singapore's December weather has become as unfathomable as our salaries and there's nothing we can do about it. Be prepared to take cover and snuggle under our blankets fellow comrades! We are facing tough times ahead.

I received a call from the supplier today, saying that our whole batch of stuff should be (and I emphasize on the uncertainty) arriving on Friday and next week. Without A around, I really have no idea how I should go about doing this. If you're reading this, we need to discuss the plan alright?

We went to Candy Empire at T3 in hopes of purchasing Palmer's chocolate - Cookies and Scream. Checked it up on the website and saw that it costs $29.60 for 4lbs. Though we couldn't find it there, I really wanna know how we can purchase these from the U.S.! haha. N says they are awesome!

xoxo,

Jan

of hope for Christmas

2011-11-29T07:07:00.000-08:00

I thought I saw a glimmer of hope about 7 days ago but now it's just the dust settling. How cruel is that? Alright, actually I do still have a shimmer, a little dash of hope for anything out of the ordinary to happen these few days/in the next few weeks even.

Life at work is currently nothing short of lonely and being baked under high pressure turns you into a delicious cake eventually, no? Either that or it ends up burnt as a crisp.

While A prepares for her end of year trip (questions on Jeju accomodations on facebook! :p), all I just hope for is that life gets better in December. :)

Random pics over the very-short-I-wish-it-will-last-forever weekend.

I don't know what possessed me to buy ramen from this stall. It tastes as bad as it looks.

Looks more like laksa to me. lol!

Yummy BBQ chicken! :)

xoxo,

Jan

Amazeballs

2011-11-25T00:51:00.000-08:00

Just came across this awesome looking pair of unique wedges on Urbanog.
I'd die to get a pair in black especially since it's on sale!! :)

BUT Y U NO GIMME SIZE?

http://www.urbanog.com/Wild-Rose-Hyatt-02-Velvet-Zig-Zag-Wedge-Bootie_100_16420.html

Should I get it in purple/blue? I love the blue but it's electic blue mind you. Sure to shock the minds of people around me. :\

Cloud 9.

2011-11-24T08:06:00.000-08:00

N had a sudden surge of testosterone in him and so off we went to get him a punching bag for his mixed martial arts practice. We went to Liang Seng at Marina Square to purchase the gear + equipment.

Since N was wearing a graphic tee, I put on one to compliment him too! :)

Yes, it is that time of the year again! I can't wait for the Christmas parties! My girls and our other halves are gonna have a Christmas lunch/dinner this year, finally!

Pub crawl, unit event.

TY and myself were station masters at Berg. It's an annual event/game we hold to have teams of people run around pub hopping and playing games while clocking the fastest time possible to win the race. Of course, pub games are never complete without the booze, in this case for lack of a bigger budget, beer.

Big, small, tall or short, all lined up to do some serious damage..

Kudos to this particular team for being so sporting! The team spirit never dies even though the race was lost.

Back to Marina Square to collect the new toy N ordered! I doubt this spark of interest in mixed martial arts will last more than 6 months. Sorry N! haha.

The bling and the classic.

We love chinese food! Especially the likes of dumplings and XLBs. :)

N took 1836253482 shots of me eating the egg souffle bun cos I took that one shot of him eating. And now I know I've got a bulbous nose. Now I know why xiaopang teases me all the time, fine I was ignorant. It's not gonna change the fact that you have a bulbous nose too by the way, if you come across this. lol.

Red bean and egg filling.

Anyway, I'm in an unbelievably good mood because at least I know that the website is undergoing a facial uplift and will probably be ready soon. Though soon is very subjective and has underlying fine prints regarding whether the programmers feel like having a field day at pissing me off. *think happy thoughts and stay positive, it's good for the health!*

Let's cross our fingers and pray that everything proceeds on smoothly from hereon so that the website can magically spring back to life and we can finally breathe and speak business and gorgeous outfits/fabulous collections.

I thought that this looks like a colourblock boyfriend shirt dress that is in the midst of production / arriving in Singapore. We will try to keep everything pocket friendly, as best as we can! :)

Stay tuned to Jaynelles, A and I will stop at NOTHING to bring you the best in fashion for working ladies / chic casual / glam cocktail dinner outfits.

xoxo,

Jan

Let me be emo nemo.

2011-11-20T08:25:00.000-08:00

Caution: I can tell that this blog post is headed for emo nemo land today. Read at your own discretion.

You know sometimes when you're trying too hard, people can tell that you are just whiny and too desperate in feeling that you wanna be accepted. You wanna be a part of everything. Then when you realise that you're turning into this psycho biatch, you go in the other direction and try to be cool about everything, but you're forgotten and you're neither here nor there with any clique because you realise that you don't truly belong anywhere. You just want to be alone, of course maybe snuggled up with a loved one because he assures you that he's more important than all of that and will stick with you through thick and thin.

But you will always need close girl friends around you to share your joy and pain, whatever you're going through in life. When you eventually reflect on your life journey, it'll be a blessing to have someone laugh at the goofy moments you've shared and have someone remember the tough decisions we had to call and what we stand for.

That's why I usually hang out one-on-one, I find that it's so much easier to confide in one without getting into any kind of conflict with a group of people. And I was never presented with an opportunity to become a member in a group of my own, whether it was in any stage of my life. Everyone seems to have come and gone, no one group for the long haul. No connection, everything was on a superficial level. I feel that I haven't made an impact on anyone's life, nor has anyone really made one on mine. (Actually I think Karma bit me in the ass for this. hahaha. But that's a story for another day.)

During the times when I needed attention, I was almost certain I could count on B to be there for me. I knew that we would definitely catch up to talk about stuff even if it had happened 3 months ago, or longer in fact. True story. We were similar but actually not so similar, but we could understand each other in a certain way.

Thank you, B for being such a good friend and by God's will, even though we're apart, leading separate lives over the past few years without much contact, you're still ultimately someone whom I can just pour out my heartfelt and authentic thoughts and feelings to. (The only person other than N, hee.)

I don't know whether you'll be reading this but babe, you are that blessing. :)

xoxo,

Jan

for the love of fun.

2011-11-19T00:37:00.000-08:00

Since I was so overdue with posting up the brunch photolog, here's a treat for all you dog lovers / I-just-like-to-see-cute-dog-pics!

Credits to the model dog, Beamer for being such a lovable, fun-loving and cooperative dog during the photoshoot. :)

xoxo,

Jan

brunch with my girls!

2011-11-12T20:20:00.000-08:00

Updated with..

my poorly cooked eggs. :(

xoxo,

Jan

Curiousity satisfied

2011-11-12T00:44:00.000-08:00

Just reached home from brunch with the girls, gonna rest up for a short while before seeing what plans I can make tonight. :)

Had dinner at XiMenDing with N yesterday at Raffles City.

The pork is too overcooked, it's too chewy! But the noodles and gravy weren't too bad.

Egg and radish. N really has to brush up on his reading skills. He thought it was carrot cake, but it was a total egg overdose for 2.

Yam stuffed meatballs with egg yolk. Egg scares me by now.

Scallop fried rice.

Snipshots from today's brunch!

Eggs benedict! Mine was the only one that didn't have the yolk ooze out. What a pity.

We were caught in the eye of the storm, according to the google weather app.

Shopping for cocktail dresses.

A more detailed update soon!

Time for some snooze, and for me to prep for a meeting with xxx. :)

xoxo,

Jan

2011-11-10T20:12:00.000-08:00

I got the call I've been waiting for since 2 months ago.

Let the rollar coaster ride begin.

2011-11-09T18:32:00.000-08:00

For all you sweet tooths out there,

xoxo,

Jan

my 100th!

2011-11-09T01:45:00.000-08:00

My #100 post! Hahaha. :)

It's mid week and I'm looking forward to this coming Saturday. Gonna be planning a brunch session with some of my girls - finally gonna indulge in an awesome breakfast and time spent catching up!

On a side note, I just saw this pair of cut out heels in bronze material and it looks great for attending parties! If only the heels are a wee bit shorter / looks more stable than stick thin stiletto heels. and if only Jaynelles could manufacture shoes too. haha, that's just a thought for now! though it'll be so cool. heh. :)

xoxo,

Jan

waiting for the day.

2011-11-06T00:35:00.000-07:00

Finally a long weekend to enjoy! :)

A treat to the spa with mum.

And we all know Christmas is near cos Christmas tree decors are starting to spring up in Orchard!

Mum's shopping for unique jade pieces.

Lunch at Swensens! Love their ice cream desserts!

Dinner at Sakura was bad. We wanted seoul garden but it was full house.

xoxo,

Jan

Wouldn't it be nice?

2011-11-03T08:45:00.000-07:00

Just something A and I think will be really nice as a flowy dress for spring!

Anw, we're keeping our optimism and positiveness for the upcoming stormy days ahead. I can already feel the tiredness from late nights and long working hours.

xoxo,

Jan

Random nothings

2011-10-30T08:48:00.000-07:00

Because life is as such (think slow and pretty much nothing), I've decided to fill the space with pics of nonsense landscapes and... what other than, food. :)

At The Pizza Place.

Smoked salmon pizza, my fav pizza thus far.

Classic Jamie face.

The best day in my entire audit work life, going back home before official knock off time.

Dad's handicraft experiment on the front grills.

Spent the day lounging around, using the computer and kinect and watching the all-new TV sensation, Terra Nova. I wonder how the whole story line will pan out.

Photog shots of the day.

Pop art mode puts me in such a bright and cheery mood, I love the vibrant colours and picture effects! It's perfect for a sunny Singapore day out, photoshoot worthy. :)

xoxo,

Jan

Let's go to The Merry Men!

2011-10-26T09:45:00.000-07:00

With progress on the website delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, it really sucks to have to tell people who are anxiously waiting for the collection that it will probably take a while longer to be launched. To be honest, even I myself don't know when Jaynelles will be relaunched. zz.

Setting up Jaynelles has taken alot of time and patience on our part and we've faced ordeal after ordeal and overcame problem after problem. It's very very tough to think of alternatives every single time we meet an obstacle but I'm positive that we emerge out of it more confident that we are improving the apparel and service provided to customers.

To other news, N has been busy with work so we haven't been exploring places or doing things like we used to before he started work. I've been spending alot of time with my colleagues and friends and it's nice to be around them on Friday nights/whenever we have time for a pint or two. Looking forward to our Halloween party at Zouk on Friday! :)

Anyways, we arranged for dinner at The Merry Men @ Robertson Quay yesterday for an early birthday celebration for a colleague. Caution: the truffle fries are addictive!

Truffle fries in a outdoor field cooking rice metal tin!

The fish had too much batter and too little meat.

Four types of cheese on this pizza - I suspect there is blue cheese too!

Bangers and mesh? Hahaha.

Fried wings and buffalo wings/drumlets! I personally like the sourish spicy taste of the buffalo chicken!

Ribeye steak! My colleague polished it off the plate too quickly. haha.

Awfully choc banana cake, had this twice in 2 weeks! :p

She had to down a flaming lambo due to popular demand. Looks potent!

we <3 to hang out. lol!

xoxo,

Jan

a quiet roktober.

2011-10-24T08:34:00.000-07:00

Dozo dinner with the engagement team! :)

It's been a long and hard 5 months but we reached the end of the journey. The working experience with a large bunch of us junior associates has been nothing short of amazing. Tons of laughter shared among us have forged friendships that will last (maybe) a lifetime.

Edible cheese flavoured sticks.

Appetizer, no kidding.

The food takes quite a while to be prepared so we camwhored.

Sashimi platter for sides

Lobster salad!

Smoked duck.

Escargot.

Creamy chawamushi, it's not bad too!

Soft shell crab.

Crab Bisque cappuccino style

Beef tepanyaki on a hot stone

The biggest piece of meat seen during the whole night - lamb shank!

Pork cheeks

Highly recommended, fruit tea! Very refreshing and light.

This tastes like a syrup drink. :(

This was the highlight of the night, the best dish we've tasted. The chocolate lava cake. *Drools.

All dressed up for Timbre's Roktober Fest!

Shari, who has a great job and will be going to Europe soonnn. Envious. I hope there are more job openings soon! :p

Candid shot of us! :)

xoxo,

Jan

2011-10-20T08:46:00.000-07:00

Just some more random updates to showcase what we have in stored for you! :)

(Cos I knocked off work surprisingly early today!)

We couldn't resist doing this in 4 awesome colour combinations cos the embroidery workmanship, quality and cutting for our sample has simply blown us away. Literally modeled after the exact ASOS dress that A bought (without much hesitation), it won the hearts of our supplier and us! I'm sure it's in a league of its own!

Jaynelles label: The floral trim embroidery frock

Comes in S and M sizes.

(Colours will be released with a preview after the photoshoot is done!)

We worked down to the very details on the dress including the teeny bits of mesh between the top and bottom embroidery to make it look super classy. Plus, the embroidery was done quite intricately, it looked pretty 3D to us. We're really hoping to capture that effect in our photoshoots cos pictures doesn't do this dress justice at all!

We dare say that this is probably our best work to-date! Can't wait to do the shoot for this and other Jaynelles stuff! :))

xoxo,

Jan

gloomy clouds ahead signifies a rainbow someday.

2011-10-19T10:08:00.000-07:00

Just to create additional hype for our lovely Jaynelles apparel.

Sneaks from the shoot! :)

<3 all the colour combinations for the different pieces.

Accessories, no outfit is complete without it.

Heels, needless to say, are my all time favourite!

Pretty Sam, looking good in all our apparel, love her especially in the BCBG-inspired workdress!

Thanks all you guys for the support and queries on Jaynelles launch, I'll inform those of you who requested for an update on it but unfortunately, we will have to delay the launch cos we wanna make it perfect the first time round! We are gonna get all the admin stuff done and once that's over and done with, we'll get started on the collections proper (in 2 weeks time?)!

Be patient (I know you guys have been extremely co-operative and understanding since day 1!) cos good things are worth the wait. :)

Grandpa's birthday dinner at Jing Long restaurant!

May you stay healthy and happy for many many more years to come! :)

xoxo,

Jan

Are you ready...

2011-10-16T09:52:00.000-07:00

...for Jaynelles to kick off to a brand new collection and a fresh start to a whole awesome lineup of self-manufactured specially selected pretty frocks, ranging from work shiftdresses to skater flare dresses to mesh and embroidery! Too many to keep track!

A and myself have been observing trends in the blogshop market since early this year and realised that there have been increasingly more blogshops selling similar designs. Anyway, we have decided not to sell stuff that either one of us won't wear/buy online so the selection process for stuff on our shop is v stringent subject to our QC. We also wanna make Jaynelles a popular unique shop selling styles that you'll find are very 'us' cos we ensure that our label apparel are of precise cutting (to hide fats) and workmanship.

This is just the tip of the iceberg - showcasing only one of our many Jaynelles apparel (which unfortunately came without our label, but nonetheless, definitely one of our favs in this collection!) that are currently in the production/selection process.

A kept the French Rose and might be keeping the Deep Iris too! J kept Persian Green. :)

I just bought the actual Topshop version of the nude dress in prints! :)

Revamp of Jaynelles is underway and once done, the main preview pic will be up with the launch details!

WATCH OUT WORLD, COS JAYNELLES IS BACKKKKKKK. :))

xoxo,
Jan

TOPSHOP SALE!

2011-10-13T10:12:00.000-07:00

It's the start of the Topshop mid-season sale (13-23 October 2011) once again! :)

Swung by Knightsbridge & Ion, I feel that ion seemed like it had more items on sale? Maybe it's just my distorted opinion cos I shopped at Knightsbridge but didn't find the stuff very fantastic. I think Knightsbridge has more high-end glam dresses on sale though.

Anyhoos, many floral tops/dresses and embroidery this season for you to add to your sweet girl-next-door collection. Prices now are marked down up to 50% and I'm sure it will be knocked down a further $20 to up to 70% nearing the final weekend of the sale - by then, all you budget scavengers can go take a second look to see if there's anything you like in your size for a sizable discount!

I was looking out for more skirts (cos it's usually easier to buy tops online. lol) and printed workdresses! Too many boring plain work dresses alr. These caught my eye and I had to get them!

#1: The embroidery shift dress ($59 SALE!)

When you see the dress online, you just go "naa-ahhhh, nothing much to look at."

Pardon the wrong size, it was a tad tight on me.

But when you really see it for yourself, it looks fabbbbbb. The embroidery has a 3D pop-up effect, really!

My Jaynelles partner, A, has gotten me into the whole shift dress trend and I can't help but pick them out from clothes rack! The embroidery is lovely, and fyi, it's available in indigo (L.O.V.E. this colour), crimson red and tangy tangerine!

Tempttteeddd like mad but nah, I need more casual and practical pieces in my wardrobe.

#2: Tall African animal workdress ($49 SALE!)

This piece will probably get the most value for money given the cost per wear theory cos workdresses are always put to good use. It fits me pretty well and the length is purrrfect and professional-looking! Material's not too thick so it's ideal for our hot&humid weather. :)

Needless to say, this is definitely a keeper.

#3: Herringbone houndstooth checked skirt ($49 SALE!)

Love that it can be worn with something casual/formal and is a good style option!

Big pockets which spell runway are totally my thing, A probably knows it! I think it's a awesome skirt! hahaha. The eyelet top is nice too, but the material is cui (the very beachy/filmsy sort that's aunty-ish) so I decided to pass it up at $39.

Sidetracking from Topshop, I was at H&M for a while and saw this snakeskin printed dress. At $24.90, what a steal! Still think that it will be adding on years to my age though, so it was a no buy decision.

Anyway, do share your thoughts/awesome buys from Topshop by leaving a comment if you do drop by the sale yeah? (I took down the tagboard cos it was getting too much spam messages.) It's worth taking a look especially if you're looking for an killer outfit for year end festivities!

Together with Topshop, Warehouse and Dorothy Perkins will probably have started sales too! Remember to check it out if you're a fan!

xoxo,

Jan

don't stop, believing.

2011-10-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

Dinner at Ippudo with B on a random impromptu friday night + drinks after! :)

The ramen isn't the best we've tried though - the egg is a bit overcooked.

Desserts after at Cedele! Lemon tart meringue and Carrot cake!

Very average.

Another impromptu night out with B at MBS!

Yummy bangkok instant beehoon!

Got home in the morning, super exhausted but I love the morning sky and how this overshadows everything else.

Beamer has grown accustomed to adopting this shameless sleeping position!! Hahaha, cute!

Ending off the post with 3 pieces from Forevernew!

Very feminine and flowly.

Anyway, look out for Jaynelles' comeback soon!

Will post a preview of our selected stocks up in due time, and we hope to bring more exclusive apparel once we have established a supportive customer base so it'll be a unique shopping experience at Jaynelles, yay! :)

xoxo,

Jan

Elie Saab S/S 2012

2011-10-06T19:57:00.000-07:00

Elie Saab has taken a specific colour approach with pieces mainly in beige, bright mustard (i really don't like the dull ones), peach, emerald green and indigo. <3

Looks like we will seriously be considering manufacturing in bright mustard for our future pieces. I love how it gives a radiant glow to brighten up the overall look.

xoxo,

Jan

Selling for a friend!

2011-10-03T18:39:00.000-07:00

I'm helping a friend sell these platform shoes! :)

In cream, size 36.

Brand new, never worn.

Do drop a comment if you're keen! :)

On a side note, this cut-out blazer from Loewe's RTW S/S 2012 Collection is pretty interesting!

xx.

a photolog.

2011-10-02T08:41:00.000-07:00

My stay at RWS + entry into USS at night! :)

xx.

blabber.

2011-09-28T18:39:00.001-07:00

Work has gotten interesting recently, not really specifically referring to the content or people, but the process of growth/survival in the working world.

To have made it this far in life, I have to admit that it has caught me by surprise cos I've always been an average student and a very average person. While everyone else has had a history of being associated with the best, I hailed from a neighbourhood school and a JC which, probably at my time wasn't listed in the Top 10. And there are often times, I find myself having to receive confirmation by the more outstanding people around me in the things that I do. It speaks to me like putting a vote of confidence in reassuring me that I'm not that bad afterall.

But I've gotta learn to overcome this and believe that I can be the best that I can be. And I wanna get to where I wanna be, even if it may not be one of the most monetary rewarding jobs there are out in the market. The world is a place of limitless opportunities, therefore smile at the world and there will be some people who will smile back at you. :)

Convocation!

2011-09-25T03:56:00.000-07:00

I've been MIA quite some time now, gonna start the updates with pics from my bro's convocation! Psst, many more food pics will come in the later post. lol.

Anw, here's a random pic of BCBG work dress in pop colours mode!

Proud and happy parents!

A tired looking me.

Everyone's waiting for the convo to commence.

Haha, what in the world is Heliotrope?

My aunt, Sharon, was also there for her PhD graduation!

My cam sucks at range shots/moving shots/night shots. :(

Here's Sharon on stage! :)

Officially graduated.

Now go get a job. :p

xx.

Spring is here baby!

2011-09-19T23:58:00.000-07:00

Jenny Peckham S/S 2012

I really love this colourblock combination & design. Plus points cos it's knit (very comfy) and it's shimmery! Soooo awesome for year end events and parties. *Hints to A. :)

Burberry Prorsum S/S 2012

Christopher Kane S/S 2012 Collection

Looks like shift dresses are in for yet another S/S season with the whites, beiges, nudes and creams hot on the runway. Not forgetting bold, head turning prints taking centre stage as well. This S/S 2012 is totally my colour palette.

2011-09-18T21:31:00.001-07:00

Sorry for the lack of updates! haha.

Spent the weekend watching Johnny English and catching up on sleep + swim as per usual.

Excited for the upcoming launches for Jaynelles.

Thanks Peimun for being the first customer for the BCBGMaxazria dress!

Happy birthday mom!

Like this alot!!! :)

xx.

Forever and always.

2011-09-15T20:37:00.000-07:00

She's sitting at the table, the hours get later
He was supposed to be here
She's sure he would have called
She waits a little longer, there's no one in the driveway
No one's said they seen him
Why, is something wrong?
She looks back to the window
Suddenly the phone rings
A voice says somethings happened
That she should come right now
Her mind goes to December
She thinks of when he asked her
He bent down on his knees first
And he said

I, I want you forever, forever and always
Through the good and the bad and the ugly
We'll grow old together
Forever and always

She pulls up to the entrance
She walks right to the front desk
They lead her down a million halls a maze that's never ending
They talk about what happened but she can barely hear them
She tries to keep a straight face as she walks into the room
She sits by his bedside, holds his hand too tight
They talk about the kids they're gonna have and the good life
The house on the hillside, where they would stay

Stay, there forever, forever and always
Through the good and the bad and the ugly
We'll grow old together, and always remember
Whether rich or for poor or for better
We'll still love each other, forever and always

Then she gets and idea and calls in the nurses
Brings up the chaplain and he says a couple versus
She borrows some rings from the couple next door
Everybody's laughing as the tears fall on the floor
She looks into his eyes, and she says

I, I want you forever, forever and always
Through the good and the bad and the ugly
We'll grow old together, and always remember
Whether happy or sad or whatever
We'll still love each other, forever and always
Forever and always, forever and always

She finishes the vows but his beeps are getting so low
His voice is almost too low
As he says, I love you forever, forever and always
Please just remember even if I'm not there
I'll always love you, forever and always

In prep for D&D!

2011-09-12T18:36:00.000-07:00

This is what we need to work towards. But that aside, shopping comes first!

I decided on this for my D&D dress on 5 Nov.

How's my choice of colour peeps? :)

xx.

Mooncake celebration II

2011-09-11T20:10:00.000-07:00

It's the mid autumn festival tonight! :)

Looking forward to whatever mooncakes left over in the fridge after the family celebrated it on Saturday when I was away in Cebu!

Just before I left for my unit trip, here's some mooncakes we tried from Xin Cuisine.

Love the blue yellow combi (not on clothes of course). The best of the 3!

Lotus paste with champagne truffle.

Green tea paste with bailey's truffle.

Cebu was beautiful! Too bad I only took hf photos on my iPhone. :(

Will try to source for camera pictures.

The shirts turned out damn well. :)

The ones we did for the guys!

Famous Philippines fried chicken.

We saw a very creative cake shop! :)

Crepes were really cheap at about less than 3SGD for an upsized one.

The finale pic! (See, perseverance does pay off!)

This is taken from an awesome camera, see the stark difference in quality?! :)
Rahh, this is real btw. I hate my lousy phone camera. lol.

xx.

Mooncake celebration I

2011-09-07T10:16:00.000-07:00

Just an update before I head off to the sunny island of Cebu - The Philippines ~~without my camera charger~~! My spare batt has around 2 bars of life left. Still bugged by the camera charger but I'm sure someone will be bringing an awesome camera (crosses fingers).

Saturday brunch at Jones the Grocer with the Melbourne gang!

D finally came back from the UK and after a whole year, this is our very first gathering and marking many more to come!

Crowded especially with the h&m hype just across the road.

Jones sandwich.

Breakfast set.

Didn't take many pictures cos they didn't turn out as expected, too many ~~unglam~~ candid shots.

Prep-ed for some mooncake lantern fun!

HAHA, oolong tea for subs but it was nicely chilled on a hot night like this.

Raffles hotel champagne truffle and gauche was da bomb! Definitely not sparing on the calories included.

Tried to profess my love for N but I forgot it's mirror inverted! :(

iCreate whirlwinds.

The intention was to do a heart. #fail

The amount of smoke produced from the sparklers was choking us. Haha, next time, buy those sparklers that produce less smoke. (Do not buy TNT sparklers.)

Random pattern created by sparklers.

More mooncakes! Tried the peony jade durian snowskin too. Don't think I'll be spending 51 bucks on it next year though.

Holiday Inn Atrium's Xin Cuisine.

I'll probably buy a box of 7 blue snowskin durian ones next year. It's blue and how cool is that?!

The rest just had an overwhelming taste of alcohol that sends a burning sensation down your throat after taking a bite from the centre. But the filling's not bad.

xx.

2011-09-05T18:57:00.000-07:00

In preparation for Cebu this coming weekend with the unit! :)

Feeling quite uneasy about my camera charger. What a bad bad time to misplace such an important thing especially when I'll be going to the wonderful chio island of Cebu with its pristine private beaches. I feel slightly depressed already.

Hopefully someone else brings along a good camera.

xx.

old habits die!

2011-09-03T09:45:00.000-07:00

Had more pics of my dinner at Crystal Jade but it wasn't saved on my iPhone despite the upload on instagram, how unreliable! :(

Minced meat spicy la mian that was really awesome, our fav la mian at CJ.

Scallion with pork floss, it was basically prata + pork floss really. But N likes it.

Spent today at Jones the Grocer at Mandarin Gallery for brunch with the Melbourne friends then was freaked out by the queue at HMS so N and myself decided to head home to take care of Beamer.

We had a mini mooncake festival celebration and my camera batt had to die while capturing the moments. And I can't find my camera charger at the moment. I really hope to find it before this Wed cos I'll be meeting old hall friends to celebrate mooncake festival and before I leave for the unit trip on Thurs midnight! It's times like these I really learn to treasure my helper at home and not take them for granted especially when I'm looking for my misplaced items. Sigh.

Time to slp and wake up to a brand new day.

2011-08-31T20:56:00.001-07:00

Yay to 8.30 - 5.30pm work days.

Plenty of time to do market research for a month. :)

And it's official, A and myself are manufacturing this for Jaynelles in the original shade of white+indigo, cream+deep emerald green, cream+mink and white+coralicious (sounds yummy). Read A's raves about it here plus more previews on our upcoming items.

Awesome for tall girls who like longer lengths and girls with not so perfect legs who needs knee length dresses (aka me)!

be yourself.

2011-08-30T08:09:00.000-07:00

My 2nd batch of ASOS stuff have arrived. :)

Love 'em bright colours and drapes!

I abso-freaking-lutely love weekends cos it gives me alot of time to relax, chill and spend time on my future plans with Jaynelles. It's alot of fun just observing trends and doing some homework.

Saturday started off with breakie at 4.30pm.

Do not eat the breakfast set at Cafe Cartel. The food is kinda cold and it's money not well spent.

On our way home, we saw a gianormous dog.

Looks like this from the front:

A St. Bernard! Retail price tag: $12,000

An illustrative on how it looks like - and mom said Beamer was big.

Concluded the weekend with Cars 2 for a feel good show. Other than the few bits of humour, it was pretty average since I didn't expect the story to be about (mostly) Mater rather than focusing on Lightning McQueen.

I took some interesting candid pics with N and his skills with the camera has been getting better!

Bold and bright colourblocks vs neutral tone colourblocks.

Gotta decide!

Which do you prefer?

xx.

Reviews!

2011-08-25T08:20:00.000-07:00

Not exactly looking my best in the pics (removed all my makeup after work), therefore I just modeled the clothes. This is a post specifically done in A's request. lol.

Idk why my 3rd pic can't be read on the computer while it looks fine on my camera. Too lazy to post another one up cos I'll have to change into the outfit and strike a pose again - at least you know that it's seagreen?

Totally meant to be worn for work, great length though I can't wear this with flats.

Not ironed but I think it's a bit loose on me, there's quite a bit of excess material but maybe I'm just over-sensitive.

What's wrong with my computer??? Ugh, will replace this with a proper one soon.
EDITED: Fixed! :))

xx.

Good things are coming to an end.

2011-08-24T09:25:00.000-07:00

Hair cut at Chapter 2, Bugis!

The hair stylist really put in alot of effort into blowing my hair, kudos to him! :)

Love the curl effect but I know I'll never be able to blow my hair to achieve this effect. :(

Had a hearty meal at NYDC with Peiwen after cutting our hair and we can't wait to go for our unit trip in Cebu as room mates!

3 amigos thin crust pizza with meatballs, pepperoni and italian ham.

Seriously not doing the dessert any justice with this picture, the cheesecake + ice cream was so good!

I've finally received my loots after 21 days of waiting for the ASOS parcel to arrive. I'm only satisfied with 1 buy out of the 3 dresses cos the rest were either too short or the cut was oversized.

Got some feedback that this is pretty nice so may decide to do this for the year end! :)

xx.

Family.

2011-08-22T07:04:00.000-07:00

Our family had our graduation photoshoot (finally) taken on Saturday! We took a family portrait and I did an individual shot for myself for keepsake, probably up on the wall of my future house. :)

We weren't allowed to take pictures in the studio so this was the only one I could take in time before the staff came over to warn me about photo taking.

Gotta wait another 10 days to see the results of the pics taken.

Lunch with the family plus some household furniture shopping. :)

Since we hardly doll up this much, mom and myself thought that we should take photos with Beamer - the new addition in our family! Hahaha.

Cute pic of mom and Beamer looking at each other.

Beamz fur looks much lighter when exposed to sunlight.

Had an awesome day today (was given a day of leave by my manager) and just had some jap food followed by a movie, Horrible Bosses with N.

Silly boy took my cardigan to pull over himself.

So I did the same!

I overestimated my appetite and over ordered salmon dishes. Ordered a variety of salmon sashimi, 2 plates of salmon lobster sushi, salmon lobster california roll. Gonna lay off salmon for a long while.

Teriyaki chicken wings, not bad but a tad sweet for my liking.

My fav dishes!

N swiped the plate clean.

Mochi was so-so only.

Prep for work tomorrow, I need to cut my nails.

Anyway, should I cut my hair short to about shoulder length?? Getting tired of the same hairstyle.

xx.

online shopping, my best friend.

2011-08-15T09:47:00.000-07:00

Take final 10% off clearance at ASOS! :)

More sales lines added somemore, haha. So here's another 2 I've order that are well on its way here.

in UK8 (£6.30)

in UK6 (£12.60)

Can't wait to receive the first batch of ASOS loots I ordered 2 weeks ago! :)

xx.

stay if you must, go if you hate.

2011-08-14T10:12:00.000-07:00

My pink National Day outfit.

Love that the top pink toga strap matches so well with the hot pink Zara skirt. A very versatile top I must say!

The top was an awesome steal from Victoria Jomo - which I blogged about here. Been wearing this top and the knit top lately. But haven't had the opportunity to use the pretty clutch yet. :)

OFTD:

Top from New Look, dusk nude maxi skirt from HVV, bag from Forevernew.

College of my weekend. :D

Does anyone fancy the cobalt blue dress too?? It's out of stock at shopbop though.

Note to all:

Well, it's really been sometime since I received flaming from an anon reader or received any form of negative influences from the net. I guess some people just can't keep their comments to themselves and have to put others down. But that being said, the world wide web is still a public place where there are vicious and malicious people around to jump at any opportunity to screw around with your mind.

Gonna just update my little space here for the sake of those close friends and relatives of mine who aren't gonna judge me. So if you're interested in what's happening in my life, stay tuned to this space (and I won't be updating my status on facebook regarding any updates, cos you know where you can find me). If you're not, you're definitely not welcomed here so just get the hell out of this space. Life's too short to have time spent on you haters out there hiding yourselves behind the anonymity on the internet. :)

Now I wanna better myself, more than ever.
Peace out.

National Day at MBS!

2011-08-11T11:04:00.000-07:00

MASSIVE PHOTO UPDATE:

HAPPY 46TH BIRTHDAY, SINGAPORE!

A picture is worth a thousand words - what i'm about to do encompasses the meaning of all that.

I can assure you that these pictures are well worth staying for. This is definitely my best photoblog thus far! :)

Went to Aunt Margie's place to wait for our transport to MBS for a night's stayover on National Day. Plus, I was super excited upon hearing that she's bought herself another 2 golden retriever pups from Australia. IMO, they look more like golden polar bears.

Anw, my heart melted.

At MBS!

This looks so futuristic, as though the inspiration came about from a movie.

Without makeup!

My bro.

Too bad Dad's not in the pic :(

Up to the skypark to spend an evening soaked in the pool, waiting for some NDP action to start.

FYI, WE HAD TO CLIMB THE STAIRS FROM 41ST TO 57TH STORY COS THE HOTEL ELEVATOR WAS PACKED FULL OF PEOPLE GOING UP TO THE SKYPARK. :\

But the view in the evening is simply breathtaking, no regrets. Calories burnt and a view that was worth a thousand words.

The red and whites.

The highlight of the night: FIREWORKS! :)

Trust me, it's alot better seen in real life. We could see it up close and personal, my camera did a really shabby job capturing the snippets of the display.

This has got to win an award for best picture I've ever taken in my entire life.

If there's any competition, I'll be sure to send this in man.

Morning hotel buffet.

More pictures from the skypark!

The heart of Singapore, where the money lies (and the people slog).

ECP

Singapore F1 Grand Prix race track - our next biggest event of the year.

This was in a BMW 7 series, sending my bro back to hall.

I'm very thankful to have this wonderful opportunity to celebrate our nation's birthday in such a special way this year. Here's to wishing our nation success and many more prosperous years to come. :))

Cheerios and TGIF everyone!

I've gotta spend the weekend in office yo.

self-discovery.

2011-08-07T09:57:00.000-07:00

For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'

- Jeremiah 29:11

A phrase that's dear to my heart, words of wisdom by a few loved ones who deeply care for me. Thanks for all the support fellas. :)

Attended the life purpose workshop that mum signed us up for on Saturday and explored around the area right after. Realised that the scarlet hotel was just round the corner and decided to chill there for a 2 hour catch-up session about our lives over the past 2 over months.

B's cheap Zara buys there are driving me insane, I'll defo be saving money and waiting for the right opportunity to make a trip there.

Scarlet Breeze at 4th floor.

I always cherish our time together and I'm really thankful to have a friend in B whom I can confide in about virtually anything and everything. The experiences we have had brought us that much closer to each other despite the many personality/character differences we have. :)

So glad tmr's gonna be a chillax Monday, followed by an awesome public holiday spent in the best possible way I've been able to.

Cheerios and enjoy this month - 2 more public holidays to come!

Katy Parry strikes again.

2011-08-06T20:23:00.001-07:00

Too cute! :)

ASOS.

2011-08-04T10:15:00.000-07:00

It's the season for mega sales on ASOS!

Really love their stuff, plus free shipping - who can resist when dresses are as low as £13?

These are some of my picks (within a budget of £20):

Would have been a Jaynelles item if not for someone. Rahhh. :(

I think A will be getting the one in brick red.

Organza shift dress, it looks so soft and comfy.

I'm soooo glad Jaynelles will be coming up with something like this soon, the sleeves and cut are purrrfect for work and chic for a casual day out around town.

Side drapeeessss.

Ideal length for work, but how tall is she?!

This dress looks long enough to reach my knees.

If not for the fact that I have a 5 day work week, leaving me with only 2 days to dress down, I'd definitely wanna get this. Love the chilli red, colour block and ruffles.

The classic shift dress in a bright colour.

What better to create a bold statement in office?

Black pleated skirt - love that it's not chiffon but a soft viscose/elastane and polyester which defines the pleats in a better way.

I've ordered one of the shortest and one of the longest dresses recommended by me above. I hope the length will suit me fine for both as work dresses!

xx.

another night, another day.

2011-08-02T09:27:00.000-07:00

First and of utmost importance, I really need opinions on this dress!

I love how unique it is (as opposed to current designs on blogshops) with the material mixes but will it be something you'd consider wearing to work? Are the material mixes too overboard and is this a cut you working ladies out there wanna wear for work?

Appreciate all kinds of feedback and suggestions! :)

If we decide to do this, it'll be in 2 sizes (S & M) in 3 or 4 colours.

Silly Beamz is getting attached to the cold marble flooring under the fan in the living room. It's so difficult to get her back into her cage nowadays.

Majority of Saturday was dedicated to the cheerleading squad at KPMG's sports day 2011.

Here are some pics I took while assuming the role of a photographer:

Mascots for 2 teams.

Fantastic weather!

Very few pathetic food stalls unfortunately, not enough to satisfy the tummy and quench everyone's thirst.

The going concern & the uncle.

Probably the one and only pic I'll have of this fella!

Another mascot!

Manager Lee looking focused on the battlefield! hahaha.

The Mighty Sapphires.

The sabo-ed Cheerleaders.

Tug-of-war team!

These guys, are awesome. :)

Ichiban Sushi again!

Cheese goes well with almost anything aye?

N's haircut. Hahaha. He looks so boy-boy here.

Sunday's outfit + Captain America movie at Downtown!

I know this is a pretty wordless entry, but I'm quite mentally drained to express my thoughts now cos work and the Jaynelles biz is seriously more than I can handle but I've gotta hang in there and tidy up some more admin stuff and meet deadlines on time, be it work or biz.

Gotta continue to be productive, happy midweek y'all!

2011-08-01T19:31:00.001-07:00

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