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May 16, 2012 • My whirlwind Tuesday started with an interview with Ennio Capasa, founder of CoSTUME NATIONAL followed by a conversation between ‘the’ Colin McDowell and Nicola Formichetti at the Asia Fashion Summit 2012. Finally, I freshen up for the big gala night, Audi Red Carpet Night 2012 at Tent@Orchard. What more can I ask for? I was...
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May 15, 2012 • “Fashion is a free animal. You cannot put it in a cage” – Ennio Capasa Mr. Ennio Capasa, Designer and Creative Director of Italian avant-garde label, CoSTUME NATIONAL spoke to a small group of journalists and one blogger (guess who?) this morning before tonight’s Audi Red Carpet Night at Tent@Orchard. This is the first time...
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May 15, 2012 • It all starts now. Singapore’s fashion event of the year, Asia Fashion Exchange 2012 (14 – 20 May 2012) presents one week of fashion with Asia Fashion Summit (AFS), Audi Star Creation Designer Competition, Blueprint trade show and the Audi Fashion Festival (AFF). If you’re wondering what’s happening for the next six days, do refer...
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May 15, 2012 • Let me refresh your memory: I was invited to Tokyo in March by the good folks at Japanese home furnishing brand, Francfranc and it’s time for my trip report *drums roll* As you know, I’m a Francfranc-natic since my first visit to Francfranc Shinjuku store back in 2009. I couldn’t be more excited when I...
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May 14, 2012 • We may still be soaking up the Summer sun but in the fashion world, we are lusting after warm, Autumn pieces. I popped by H&M showroom last week to preview H&M Autumn 2012 collection. It’s all about minimalism with maximum impact as we embrace bold, architectural silhouettes with pops of jewels. H&M continued to surprise...
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May 13, 2012 • You may have read from my last post that Giorgio Armani Beauty has arrived in Singapore for the first time at DFS Galleria Singapore. That’s right, the full range of Giorgio Armani Beauty makeup and skincare range will be available exclusively at newly revamped Beauty Hall (have you checked it out?). Prices for Giorgio Armani...
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May 12, 2012 • DFS Galleria Singapore has majorly revamped their Beauty Hall and boy, it looks gorgeous! I was given a tour of their new luxurious space and been introduced to their new, complimentary Beauty Concierge services. You can shop for new-to-DFS brands such as Benefit, Bobbi Brown, Kiehl’s and La Mer for the first time. Good news...
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May 11, 2012 • Mother’s Day is only *gulps* two days away! Like I always say, there is always time to do some last minute shopping at Orchard Road or even online. Just in case you haven’t got time to get your mum ‘anything’… just give the most important woman in the world – one big kiss and hug....
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May 10, 2012 • I was invited by my regular brow-threading spot, BROWHAUS to try out their new all-in-one brow treatment Browgraphy. What is it? Browgraphy is a combination of both Color Tweak and Brow Shaping services that transform the shape and colour of your brows. So why colour your brows? If you colour your hair, you may want...
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May 9, 2012 • Did you know that Japanese casual label, Uniqlo will be opening its 7th and largest store in Singapore at Iluma on June 8th? I can’t wait to preview the 20,000 sqft store next month! I love to pick up my favourite basics from Uniqlo and I’m proud to say that Uniqlo occupies almost 40% of my...
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May 8, 2012 • It’s time for FASHION‘s equivalent of the Oscars. This year’s Met Gala (also known as the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art) is all about the feathers, metallics, dark colours and peplum. Oh, did anyone see Beyonce‘s bum? *oops* There is a lot of love for Givenchy and Prada at the red...
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May 8, 2012 • With 80 guests wearing Vivien Sheriff to last year’s royal wedding, the British millinery brand has finally made it. The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton chose an intricately designed Vivien Sheriff fascinator for her first official event – her engagement to Prince William. Her sister, Pippa Middleton was also spotted wearing Vivien Sheriff at Lady...
