DONATE: HOPE FOR HAITI NOW

One of my New Year’s resolutions this year is to help more. I don’t think I’ve ever been very “socially responsible” – usually my donations go to building funds or temples. This year, I’ll try to help based on the immediacy of the situation. Hope For Haiti Now is a global benefit for earthquake relief. The Asian tsunami was devastating – I’m sure everyone from this part of the world will remember how bad it was. Some lost their families. Some lost their friends. Haiti is currently going through the same catastrophe. They need help.

You can donate any amount – USD$25, USD$50, USD$100, USD$250, USD$500 & USD$1000 (again and again as well) via this website. 100% of the funds raised will go towards relief efforts in Haiti and there are NO backend costs (according to the website). Bubster and I have donated – have you?

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You can check out ‘live’ Twitter updates on Haiti #igave via this url.

SINGAPORE, ARE YOU TWITTERING… OR SHOPPING?

ck Calvin Klein Spring 2010 at Queenstown Remand Prison

Firstly, I had a blast tonight at Queenstown Remand Prison – yes, you heard me! PRISON! This is like my “Prison Break” moment while sipping champagne (so glam right?). ck Calvin Klein presented their Spring 2010 collection with a special installation by artist Geoff Ang. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take pictures *boo* – there were models standing in a row on a raised platform like statues. I felt sorry for them for standing in the same position for such a long period of time! It was pretty novel, I’ve to say. I was just excited to be in the prison – I mean, you’ve to applaud the creative team for bringing a high-end party into a venue that not everyone has never seen before. Bagaholicboy and Carlos from Vogueite were there as well – and boy, we had a great time. The perfect end to my very long week! TGIF!

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A not-so-long wait before we enter the venue.

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There was no red carpet. Everyone enters the venue via the side door. Including Mediacorp artiste, Cynthia Koh!

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Ooh, we are all going behind bars!

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The entire place was constructed and painted in white for this event. Yes, aircon!

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See the models in red? We couldn’t take pictures beyond the bars. Boo.

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Carlos and I. I had a lil’ too much champagne already.

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Spotted! Ethan Ruan or Xiao Tian, Taiwanese hearthrob actor/model. HOT!

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Look at the open showers! I got stopped for trying to go nearer to take picture :P

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I bumped into Joyce from Her World. I first met her at pole dance class, hehehe.

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Look at the crowd! This is a great party, or what?

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O.M.G. I spotted NYU Tisch Asia students who gatecrashed the party for free booze.

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Look who escaped from prison. Tsk Tsk.

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Bye! Bye! Queenstown Remand Prison will be torn down after this event.

It was a great party to end the legend of this prison. And my week :D

Flip Flops Gets Shiny: Limited Edition Metal Mesh Havaianas

You can’t live without flip flops in Singapore. Why not add a little ‘dressy’ flip flops to your collection? I’m eyeing these limited edition metal mesh Havaianas which will be launched this Friday, 22 January at the All Havaianas Store at #B2-42, ION Orchard. Such a simple way to glam up your weekend outfit! Priced at $89.90 (not exactly affordable flip flops!), be sure to check it out this Friday.

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Best Dressed: 2010 Golden Globe Awards

MONDAY. MONDAY. MONDAY. I need some sparkling pretty things and thank goodness, there’s the 2010 Golden Globe Awards. My light at the end of the Monday tunnel :D Oh, GLEE won Best Television Series (Comedy or Musical) – yay! It has been a long day, I just can’t wait to get into bed. Here are some eye-candies before my slumber party:

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I can’t say how much I adore Diane Kruger in Christian Lacroix. Hands down, she’s my fave!

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Woah! I’m instantly drawn to Anna Paquin’s Stella McCartney gold number – are you?

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The new “IT” girl in town, Carey Mulligan looks super cute-chic in this Nina Ricci navy gown and ooh ooh, I love her rhinestone headband.

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Olivia Wilde is effortlessly sexy in this shiny gunmetal Gucci gown. My red carpet favourite.

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A lil’ understated but I love Jennifer Garner’s Versace gown with sequin details.

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Ginnifer Goodwin keeps her dress short and chic in a cobalt draped dress. Love!

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I LOVE GLEE. And, Jayma Mays took a chance with this strapless B&W architectural confection.

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Glee’s Dianna Agron is a stunner for a first-timer in her strapless silver chiffon gown.

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I did say purple is the new black. Rose Byrne goes vintage-y in pretty plum Lanvin.

images: Fabsugar

Sunday Wedding Daydreaming

SUNDAY. The only day of the week I dedicated myself to planning my own wedding. To be honest, I just started. At this point of time, I have nothing but daydreams. I bought bridal magazines. I tentatively set two dates (New Zealand & Malaysia). I asked for venue availability. I asked for quotations. Most importantly, I am seeking inspiration. I don’t have a big budget to blow (so, it’s goodbye Oscar de la Renta *sad face*) and I have no wedding planner. Since it’s not a ‘guy’ thing to plan, I’m doing most of it because I’m the bridezilla. Oh yeah, I can be. Right now, here’s something to inspire me and all the brides-to-be out there:

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most adorable save-the-date ever.

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i want a short veil. maybe with feathers. not a bird.

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short is hot.

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this invitation card makes me HUNGRY.

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Vintage inspiration? Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks took the cue.

Till tomorrow, I can’t wait for my big day already *beams*

Fashion Bloggers For Haiti: How To Help

It’s never too late to do your part for humanity. 200,000 people may be dead. Many are desperate to find their loved ones in this state of devastation. Don’t be ignorant and start helping – every little bit counts. An initiative called Fashion Bloggers for Haiti – not really sure how it started – urges people to help through fashion. I’m IN FOR IT! It’s a good idea but you don’t need to shop to help. There are many ways to donate and here’s how you can do your part:

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Yele Haiti
Yéle Haiti
is a grassroots movement that builds global awareness for Haiti while helping to transform the country through programs in education, sports, the arts and environment. Yéle’s community service programs include food distribution and mobilizing emergency relief. Grammy-Award winning musician, humanitarian and Goodwill Ambassador to Haiti Wyclef Jean founded Yéle Haiti in 2005.

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This Etsy owner is sending 25% of all her sales this week to Wyclef’s Yele Haiti foundation for Earthquake relief in Haiti. Next week, she’ll choose another organization. Buy her pretty accessories and do your part for Haiti.

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Stiller Strong
OK. You can have a stupid looking Stiller Strong headband by donating via his website to build a school in Ceverine for the Haitian children. 100% profits go to this foundation.

Fashion Philantrophy
100% of Profits (or 50% of revenue, whichever greater) is being donated from sales generated on this site until they reach their goal of a $500 donation.

UNICEF
Children are always the most vulnerable population in any natural disaster, and UNICEF is there for them. $50, $100, $250, $500 or any amount you can give will help save lives.

For a full list of foundations, please visit this link. Don’t think. Stop overanalyzing. That Louis Vuitton can wait – Haitians can’t. Be a little selfless and donate. Thank you for your attention.

I Heart Alexander McQueen Titanic Ballerina Pumps

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It’s Friday. I’m tired from the week.

I need Alexander McQueen Titanic Ballerina pumps.

Not a big Armadillo fan, but I’ll die in these.

I’ll blog more tomorrow. Time for bed.

OHH LA LA. Megan Fox for Emporio Armani Underwear!

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Need I say more?

Megan Fox is possibly the pin-up girl of this era. Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, I honestly think the black and white photos of the 23-year-old actress are beautiful and sexy at the same time. The ad campaign will run in fashion magazines next month, as well as on billboards in New York, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Rome, Paris and Tokyo. Hmm, this Billboard ad might even cause potential road accidents – seriously! If you ask me, Megan Fox definitely sells lingerie better than Victoria Beckham (did anyone watch her on American Idol earlier today? – she was actually pretty funny for telling Simon Cowell off!). Well, I kinda want that lingerie set below.

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Do you love or hate her as the new face of Armani?

images: Emporio Armani