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Why I Love Haji Lane
Haji Lane is a place you’ll fall for. It’s a haven where you won’t get shoved in a crowd, pushy sales people hovering over you, and mind numbing chain stores. It’s like a splash of colour in a country people … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, beautiful, beauty, Cafes, clothes, culture, cute, decor, design, dresses, Entertainment, fashion, Food, Gelato, Haji, Haji Lane, happiness, hip, Kampong Glam, Life, Living, love, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel, vintage, women, young
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Another Stroll Down Haji Lane
Crossing over to walk to Haji Lane. This makes me wonder if there is a short cut to Haji Lane by another way. Oh well, think I’ll leave that for another day. Currently one of the must sees for tourists, … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged adventure, Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, bistro, cafe, cool, culture, decor, design, drawings, Eighty-Two Tales, Entertainment, fashion, Food, Haji Lane, happiness, hip, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel, walking, women
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Angelina Jolie Looks Stunning in Red Gown
I am usually not into fashion, but I do know what I like. I think Jolie looks absolutely stunning in this red flowy gown by Jenny Packham. I think it flatters her figure, although she’s really skinny here. This was … Continue reading
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Tagged Angelina Jolie, beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, fashion, flowy, gorgeous, gown, Jenny Packham, photos, pretty, red, Stunning, women
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Old Home Videos of Princess Diana as a Child
You can see how much Prince WIlliam looks like his mum. Their faces as babies look remarkably alike. Almost identical. And Harry resembles his uncle, especially the red hair. I am just fascinated by vintage videos and even that vintage … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged beautiful, childhood, clips, footage, lady diana, old, people, pretty, Princess Diana, Video, vintage, women
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Old Videos: William & Harry with their mum Diana
I found these old videos from the 80’s quite fascinating. I grew up at a time when the world was totally captivated by Princess Diana and her little boys. The younger generation will probably feel the same way with William … Continue reading
Princess Diana’s Tiaras & Gowns
I still think that no princess captures the imagination the way Princess Diana did. She was like Cinderella come to life. {via} {via} {via} {via} {via}
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Tagged beautiful, beauty, bridal, Diana, Gowns, green, lady diana, pink, pretty, Princess Diana, Royal, wedding, women
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Uniqlo at VivoCity
Not a shopper, but loved the giant anime raindeer character in the middle of the new store. It’s not a stuffed toy – I checked it out and it’s inflatable. B likes the merchandise at Uniqlo, so I got to … Continue reading
Thought I’d be More Excited about the Royal Wedding
I really thought I would be. I was so excited when the wedding of William and Kate was announced. But perhaps it’s due to local issues like the Singapore Elections consuming me with all the new personalities. It’s just so … Continue reading
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Tagged beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, gown, Kate, Life, personal, pretty, princess, Princess Diana, Royal Wedding, tafetta, tiara, wedding, William, women
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Exploring Holland Village (Part 2 of 2)
I like walking through the old shopping centre at Holland Village and the base of which is Cold Storage which seems to have been here forever. I recall coming here when I was in Junior College, a lifetime ago. I … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged adventures, Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, craft, culture, decor, design, exploring, Holland Village, Life, Living, Nostalgia, old, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel, women
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Food at Katong
Joo Chiat is part of Katong, so it’s a bit hard for me to determine where Joo Chiat ends and Katong begins. But since this is Katong Junction, I decided to do a separate post. Stuck behind an ice van … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Architecture, beauty, culture, design, Food, glory, Katong, Life, Living, Peranakan, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel, women
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This is Why We Love Michelle Chong of the Noose
The boy who has been serving in the army has expressed remorse since the incident came to light, but I wonder whether domestic helpers continue to be mistreated. This is because there is no clear definition when it comes to … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, comedy, culture, domestic helper, Life, Living, maid, Michelle Chong, personal, satire, Singapore, Singaporean, social issues, society, The Noose, ugly Singaporean, women
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Uniquely Singapore Magazine: 8 Days
Even though Her World has been voted as the top magazine by marketers, my pick is without a question 8 Days. I think Her World is filled with too many ads and things I can’t afford or have not much … Continue reading
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Tagged 8 Days, Celebrities, culture, favourite, food reviews, latest, Life, Living, local, magazine, news, Nostalgia, personal, Sharon Au, Singapore, Singaporean, women
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The Sexist Interview: Young Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren was extremely poised, intelligent and witty, even then. It’s a fascinating interview, although sexist in some bits. I agree that school can be oppressive with all it’s rules and lack of liberty. At least in Singapore and in … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Actress, Billy Crystal, comedy, female, Feminist, funny, funny or die, Helen Mirren, intelligent, interview, sexist, When Harry Met Sally, witty, woman, women, young
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Roses at VivoCity
Well, a pretty ad filled with pink roses that got my attention. I wondered what Camomilla sold. Checked online and found out that it’s a store from Milan that sells Hello Kitty handbags and other accessories. I love all the … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged assessories, beautiful, beauty, Camomilla, girls, handbags, Hello Kitty, Italy, ladies, Life, Living, mall, Milan, new, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, Singapore, travel, VivoCity, women
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Peranakan Museum: The Elegant Sarong Kebaya
My friend’s grandmother used to wear this elegant traditional attire, but these days it’s getting to be a rare sight. The exhibit was one level up and you can take the stairs or the lift. It’s on for quite long … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged adventure, adventures, Art, beautiful, beauty, culture, design, exhibit, explore, fashion, Life, Living, museum, peranakan museum, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Sarong Kebaya, shopping, Singapore, travel, women
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Michael Buble and Luisana Lopilato Married in Argentina
Ok here I continue with my frivolous celebrity posts. I am quite addicted, but haven’t been checking out the online tabloids for a while. It can be quite a fun distraction. I think that 23 year old Luisana is so … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Argentina, beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, cute, dress, Entertainment, home burgled, Luisana Lopilato, married, Michael Buble, music, pretty, wedding, women
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Beautiful Celebrity Tots Stella Luna and Nahla
Stella Luna is just a cutie patootie. Love how her parents, Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery, dress her. Lots more photos at Celebrity Baby Scoop. Nahla Aubrey has such a unique and beautiful look. Love how she’s playing with the … Continue reading
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Tagged babies, beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, celebs, cute, kids, Life, Nahla Aubrey, pretty, Stella Luna, tots, women
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Fashion PopPressed
Feel so excited to be fashion poppressed – a new feature from WordPress. It happened yesterday, but I had no idea till I checked my referring links. Guess WordPress liked the our cool colourful Arab Street as well.
Happy to be Featured on Bloomize Today
Bloomize is a wonderful blog you should check out. It’s by talented photo-journalist Clara who blogs from our very own Singapore. I am so glad I was invited to be featured in her segment WTWY or What Travels with You. … Continue reading
Arab Street: The Cloth District
At Serangoon Road you can find all kinds of beautiful silk sarees and at Arab Street there are all these lovely materials. All you now need is a good tailor.
Expat Blogger Maria’s Singlish Moment
I was so happy that writer, Maria of I was an Expat Wife, included me in her fabulous post about Singlish, which will perhaps interest both Singapore expats and locals with her amusing and affectionate take on the language. You … Continue reading
Thankful for Every Blog Comment
Your blog comments are like sweet little notes that I treasure. Over the past year the blog has been adorned with over 3000. I am just so thankful. Comments take time out of a busy day and that’s why they … Continue reading →