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That One Piece Garment

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Part of my new job involves events, which means I would have to be a little more dressy.

That said, I usually like to wear pants because they are comfortable; you can sit, squat, bend over, and run without worrying about a "Marilyn Monroe" moment.

The downside to pants is that they usually give off a corporate, professional, and a tinge of masculinity vibe, which I think isn't appropriate for some of the events which I have to be a part of.

So, what is classy, chic, comfortable, yet pant-sy?


Yes. Jumpsuits! Unlike the utilitarian one-piece garments used by parachuters, skydivers, pilots, drivers etc, these trendy jumpsuits are classy and elegant, which I totally love!

Currently, I've purchased two jumpsuits (exactly like the ones shown above) from Lilies of e Field - a local online blogshop that sells various apparels; jumpsuits included.

You can check out their products here. I hope you find something that you might like!


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Payless Stores Are In Town!

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My friends, dear, and I were at Suntec to look for some stuff at Carrefour and on our way back, we passed by a Payless Shoesource store.


Peering through the glass windows, I noticed that there are aisles for different shoe sizes, and in each aisle, there are various shoe designs.

Immediately, some of their high heels caught my eye and I gave the boyfriend a wide-eyed grin before dashing into the store.

Negotiating through the aisles, I finally arrived at Aisle 37 (size 6), and I almost had a moment similar to that of the popular Carlsberg advertisement (minus the beer and men portion):



Since dear and our friends were waiting for me outside, I decided to shop with haste. Else I would be greeted with a bunch of frowns and black faces if I took my own sweet time.

Regardless, I managed to purchase 2 pairs of shoes which are really comfortable!



The pair of wedges above is actually the first pair of wedges that I've ever owned! Gosh it's so comfy and simplistic. Though the heel might look steep, it is actually contrary to that because the front also has some height. So essentially, it feels like you're wearing platforms.


This bling-bling pair of heels were purchased because of an upcoming company event. It's also another pair of comfortable, yet luxurious looking pair of heels. What's more, it's just slightly over $30, which is really affordable right?

So ladies, what are you waiting for? Check out Payless at Suntec City Mall if the wallet, boyfriend / spouse, or time forbids!


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That Black Pouch

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If there is an accessory that a lady must have, that would be a pouch.

See a pouch is more than just a small bag. It is a make-up bag, combined with other female stuff like sanitary pads, mirror, comb, etc. With this pouch, a lady feels complete, assured, and ready when a cosmetic tragedy takes place, or when the time of the month comes.

For me, I have pouches for different things:

  • Cosmetics (and other female stuff) - Eyeliner, Concealer, Sanitary Pads..
  • Electronics - iPhone cables, extra camera battery, thumb drive..
  • Documents - Passport, White Cards, Vouchers..

So if I'm able to find a pouch that can fit all three categories (as mentioned above) in one single pouch, it would be fantastic!

The other day, I was just doing some retail therapy when I stumbled across this black pouch:


As I'm a sucker for items with a nice buckle, this black pouch totally caught my attention at the first glance.

Exploring it further, I realized that it has SO MANY POCKETS AND ZIPS!

Immediately, my mind raced to all the little things I can fill in each pocket. Aha!

Without further ado, I grabbed a new piece of the pouch and walked to the cashier with a smile on my face.

Ps: This is priced at $17.90, and can be found at Isetan, Tampines Mall. I'm not sure if you can find this in other Isetan outlets though.


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I've Got Gold

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It was one of those rare weekends where I get to spend some time alone because dear had to work. With time in my hands, nothing was stopping me from doing what I love to do - Shopping!

So I took the whole Sunday afternoon to run errands, and look for a suitable watch as my 8 year old watch finally died on me.

But being a fussy-pot (in many areas), I couldn't find one that I particular like - the digital bracelet type. Strangely, there are not many watches that are my type, which makes my watch hunt even more difficult.

After an hour of patronizing at least 5 watch stores in Tampines Central, I finally found one that is suitable at Casio G-Factory, and for a very affordable price of $43.00!

Gold, sleek, and digital, I thought that this watch was the best fit amongst the rest of the digital watches I've seen because it looks really classy, and since it is sleek, it fits my small wrist nicely.

Well, I'm crossing my fingers in hope that this watch will last me for a few years. Let's see how it goes!


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Unexpected Finds

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I was just doing my Christmas shopping for family and friends when I came across two unexpected finds when I walked past a Pasar Malam (Malay and Indonesian meaning of "Night Market") today.

Surprised at how I managed to find these two boots in a night market, I quickly gave them a try to see if they are a fit.

Lo and behold, the boots fit like a key to a log!

Better still, these boots are flat heeled, which are comfortable for walking long distances and even riding (it's always advisable to wear covered shoes while riding and thus boots are both covered and classy)!

And guess how much did each pair cost? $18.00! That's EIGHTEEN DOLLARS FOR EACH PAIR!

What a steal! I am so loving my Christmas Shopping this year!


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Yellow Face

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I simply adore online shopping these days!

Take this Spongebob watch for example: I stumbled across this item while shopping on eBay. So after clicking the "Buy It Now" button and having to wait for 1 to 1 and a half weeks, it is now on my desk, smiling at me with its yellow polka dot face.

It's simple, it's fast, and I get to purchase items that are not sold locally. AWESOME.

But do reminded to always check out the seller's 'feedback' and rating first before committing to buy! I've learnt it the hard way and I am ever so cautious now!


For now, I am going to appreciate this Spongebob collectible of mine, thanks to the help of eBay!


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Swivel Sunday

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It was quite unexpected and spontaneous that we landed up in Ikea Tampines on a Sunday evening. It all began with "where you'd like to go" and was eventually triggered by a response "I think I need a new roller chair".

So there we were at Ikea Tampines, lost in the store and looking for the chair section. When we finally found it, I quickly looked for the chair I saw on the Ikea Catalogue online. Dear wanted something better, so he went to other swivel chairs and tried them out.

At the end of the day, I bought the TORBJORN swivel chair (as per the one I saw online) at $79.00, while dear bought his KARSTEN swivel chair ar $169.00. What's the difference? Well, his has the tilt tension function whereas mine doesn't.

We also ended up buying a laptop/bed tray for $9.90, a chair pad for extra padding, and some alkaline batteries.

What a spontaneous shopping session we had! Thank you dear for the roller chair too! Love it!


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Ricoh LC 1 Lens Cap

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Recently, a friend of mine who owns a Panasonic LX3 showed me the Ricoh LC 1 lens that his friend gave him, and how it replaces the LX3's manual lens cap.

I was so impressed and stunned that such thing even exist because one of LX3's main flaw is the manual lens cap, which can be quite irritating at times.

So I asked a friend to get if for me at $25.00, and after installing it, I AM SO PLEASED!





No longer do I have to manually remove my lens cap when I want to take pictures, or experience the flapping lens cap when the winds blows! All I do is just turn on, and the lens cap automatically opens!

HOW COOL IS THAT!


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Online CNY Shopping

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In view of Chinese New Year, most would begin to do their new year shopping for clothes, chinese year goodies, bag and accessories, as well as all sort of things.

I am no exception. Following my previous post on how I couldn't find any Chinese New Year top, I decided to try on my luck on ebay this year.
So on Monday, I began to search on ebay for what I have in mind, and within a few clicks and some email correspondences with the seller, I bought the item in trust that well, the seller would keep her end of the deal.

After 2 days (on Wednesday), which so happened to be my birthday, I found this parcel on my desk.:


With all the suppressed excitement, I tore open the package and saw the item within:

It was actually what I was looking for! I tried it on, and boy it fits! Could have been even more body hugging though, but Mom warned me about the likelihood of gaining weight during Chinese New Year, which made me drop the idea of alteration.

I know what some of you guys are thinking. It looks traditional, non trendy, and probably a bit "aunty" right? Well, I do believe that since Chinese New Year comes once a year only, I don't mind wearing something a bit more traditional but fashionably acceptable for my age.

So viola~ there you go! My first Chinese New Year online shopping was a success! Can't wait to put it on now!


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2010 CNY Shopping

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One fine day, dear asked "So when are we going to do our Chinese New Year shopping?" I looked at him, with both a stunned look and a smile. "Sunday afternoon," I replied.

You see, dear has never asked that question before. And when he did, it threw me off-guard. It's indeed a good start.

So we headed to Bugis after church, and after having some famous Pontian Wanton Mee for lunch, we began to shop from OG down towards Bugis Junction.

It was pretty fruitful for him, as he managed to get himself a few items. It wasn't as such for me though. I couldn't find what I was looking for.

Anyhow, we walked and shopped for 2 to 3 hours non-stop, before chilling out at Mcdonalds. That was when he rested his head on his hands and collapse into deep slumber.


After napping for half an hour, dear had to leave to meet his secondary school friends for some farewell dinner. I decided to head back to Bugis Village to do a more thorough shopping alone.


Unfortunately, I wasn't able to buy anything that I really liked. So the empty-handed me went to meet my friends at Bugis for dinner, followed by another shopping session at Raffles City.

What a long day of walking and shopping! It should be counted as exercise right!?


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Funny Booty

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As I had some time to kill before the movie AVATAR start, I decided to walk around Marina Square to do some window shopping, while dear and our friend - CS continued their iPhone and bike talk at Starbucks.

So I was just walking past different shops, looking around, and as I walked past a shoe shop, my eyes suddenly glanced upon this queer looking boot.







Funny boots - $35.00 (u.p $50.00)

I thought it actually looked quite funny and interesting; like some sort of Eskimo boot or like what dear said ".. a doll shoe."

However I was quite afraid to wear it the next day, in fear that it might not fit with the fashion trend or might even stick out like a sore thumb.

But lo and behold, I got pretty good comments about my new boots and it made me feel really good. Well, at least my fashion sense is reassured.


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Hello 3GS

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After queuing at the HELLO Shop at Tampines Mall for about one and a half hours, I finally got my hands on the iPhone 3GS!







Life will never be the same again. :)



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Sunday Morning Tees

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Recently, Dear and I have each been blessed with a T-shirt by a particular sister in church.

Not sure how many times I've emphasized this, BUT I AM NOT A T-SHIRT FAN. I don't usually buy T-shirts unless they are slim fitting and comfortable. Oh! And cheap.

But as I set my eyes on the T-shirts that were given to us, I can't help but laugh to myself.

See even though I'm not particularly fond of T-shirts, I do know how to appreciate good, cheesy, inspiring, or creative T-shirts. And guess what, the shirts that we've been blessed with are really creative, out-of-the-box, and totally humorous.



At the back of the shirt, the print states "Let Everything Within Me Praise His Name". Don't you find it funny how the design corresponds to the words above? Haha!



What makes this T-Shirt even more creative and unique is that each T-Shirt label has a little explanation or story that is related to the theme of the design.

As you can see from above, it also includes the name of the graphic designer or illustrator, and interestingly, each T-shirt is designed by a different designer or illustrator.



So here's a self portrait of me wearing the shirt. It's creative, unique, comfortable, and totally funky. Love it!

If you are wondering where you can get these shirts from, check out Sunday Morning Tees.

Sunday Morning is a range of tees that celebrate the awesomeness of God. We work with illustrators and designers around the world to produce clothing that are fun, funky and fresh.

And if you like their shirts and would like to find out more about the person who came up with Sunday Morning Tees, check out his blog here.


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The Shiny Stud

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Ok I know I've been buying a few earrings lately and saying that I love each of them.

But hey, the "glistering gem" that I bought a few months ago tarnished and wasn't so glistering anymore. :(

After that, I actually got myself something a pair of dangling earrings with just a simple gem but it keeps dropping off when I take off my helmet of when it gets stuck with the bath towel etc..

So I got myself this new pair, which I thought was perfect! It's round and shiny, with a clasp similar to those of a ring earring which makes it hard to drop off. Also love how it seems to give the illusion that it's hanging midway at my ear lobe.

Ahhh. I think I can gladly say that I've found "the one". :D


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Spongebob #3

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Spongebob Wallet / Purse at $3.90 from Bugis Village. 


I guess I fall under the minority of ladies who don't carry large purses or wallets, because simply, I don't see the point to.

Maybe they do have loads of things to put in - photos, cards, and plenty of CASH. :D

But for me, I've only got a couple of notes, 2 ATM cards, 1 EZ-Link Card, my company's access card, and my Driving License (which acts as my IC).

With so little things, I'd naturally get a wallet that is light and thin; and probably something that will make me smile each time I pick my wallet up.

Here's my third wallet / purse, and probably one that will stick around pretty long because it's simple and waterproof.

Best of all, it's Spongebob. :)


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Flea Finds: 19-10-09

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Saw this purse somewhere that was selling about $10 or so, but I manage to get this for just $2 at a flea market near my house.

I'm not sure if this is totally new, real, or fake, and even so, I honestly don't care. After all, it's $2, what can I expect? Anyway, this purse was wrapped nicely in a plastic wrapping and even after inspection, I thought it looked pretty decent and "clean".

Any how, this was amongst the other things I bought while flea-shopping last night. All in all, I bought a T-shirt, 2 Tops, this wallet, and I've only spent $11.

Love the thrill of rummaging through heaps of clothes to find one that I delight! :)


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Spongebob #2

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Aren't these pair of Spongebob socks just simply adorable? :D

Saw this pair of socks when I walked past those little push cart stores located on the first floor of Tampines 1 Shopping Centre.

For just $4, this pair of socks are not only functional and useful, they bring about a simple and instantaneous joy that cheered me up today.


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Glistering Gem

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My new pair of earrings from Aries.

I love my new earrings! :D

They are unique, simple, yet glittery enough to be noticed from a far. Perfect for my liking!

Best of all, it goes with any occasion; which is suitable for a lazy bum like me who refuses to change earrings in order to match the occasion.


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Retail Therapy 18-09-09

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After a lousy day, I'd usually head to the nearest shopping centre to do some retail therapy because that is the time I treasure with myself, and it is indeed the space I need to chill out, let loose of any unhealthy emotions, or simply cheer myself up.

And so it was a really lousy day for me today. The heavy downpour, an unjustified assignment grade, and a disappointment due to unmet expectations just seemed to dampen my mood and cause the grinch in me to emerge.

Fortunately for some retail therapy with my friends at Ion Shopping Centre after school, I was able to cheer up a little. But what made me cheer up the most would be this shopping find that I thought was a good deal!

I bought this bag at the same place that I bought my previous bag as well. Unfortunately the shop doesn't have a name. It is just some stall set up in a gazebo located outside Shaw House.

What I really do like about this bag is its unique design that exuberates a subtle classiness to it. This bag is also able to be carried in 2 ways - on your shoulders with one strap each or simply zip up the 2 straps to become 1 big strap and sling it across your shoulders! For such a stylish bag, it's only worth $25.00. Isn't it a good deal or what? :D

So with this bag, you bet I was instantly in high spirits. Retail therapy is indeed effective! :$


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Alone On A Friday

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Everyone loves Friday don't they? Fridays are days that mark the end of the week - students meet up, go clubbing and do all sorts of things while working adults chill out, spend time with their family, and well, do all sorts of things too. :)

Last friday, however, was the day I spent it with myself after I had dinner with dear. It might seem queer to spot me alone in a crowded street. After all, almost everyone around me has some kind of company. Anyway, since I had to take the train home after dinner with dear (because he had a meeting), the nearest MRT station was Orchard and I decided to walk around Orchard first before taking the train home.

My original intention (shopping aside) was to take night shots of landscapes in Orchard. With that in mind, the first shot I wanted to take was the new shopping centre, ION. So I figured that the best view to take ION was at Shaw Centre, which was diagonally opposite.

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But before I started snapping away, I decided to patronize the shops along the building that were located in cute Gazebos.

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And that was where I bought this bag for $25.00! Pretty cheap for its size and look and I am especially satisfied when people compliment it.

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After my shopping, I went ahead to take pictures of ION as mentioned. Coincidentally, there were no vehicles on the road because it was red light at the traffic junctions.

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Then I crossed the road and took a picture of Wheelock as well. I've always thought that the triangular glass structure looked somewhat like a Christmas Tree.

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Here's a picture of the glass structure in Wheelock from bottom up. Isn't it pretty with all the lights?

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After Wheelock, I proceeded to take the new underpass that leads to ION. When I arrived, I had to rush to the toilet to answer natures call. Took this picture (above) despite my urgent need for the bathroom because it seemed pretty humorous to me. Haha what's with the multiple Male and Female symbols?

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And when I stepped into the toilet, I was surprised and impressed with the decor and the layout of the bathroom. It looked so classy, clean, filled with the smell of Vanilla that lingers in your nostrils even after you've walked out of this place. Very very nice!

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Love how the light falls on this corridor that is in fact, cubicles. I think the only time I've seen a toilet this nice was when I was in some kind of 5 star hotel.

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Thereafter, I was decided that it as wiser to take the lift to the highest floor and walk my way down slowly. As you can see from above, Ion is really spacious and gives a classy, elegance feeling to its shoppers.

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Finally, I went outside to take more nightshots of ION, as well as the other landmarks in the vicinity.

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I'm quite surprised that I was able to take this shot of the water sprouting out of the ground. Love my camera!

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Here's a picture of Shaw and its surrounding buildings. That was also where I started off my photo journey.

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Love the pillars in this picture (above). Thank goodness for a wide angle lens as well.

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Another close up view of ION. Unfortunately this was the best I could do because to take the whole of ION, I'd probably had to stand in the middle of the road.

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Lastly, the escalators that lead to Orchard MRT. All in all, it was a good experience being alone, enjoying the night scenery, and not forgetting the shopping experience.

Hmmm. I probably should do this more often.


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