National Day is just around the corner and this year marks Singapore’s Bicentennial — the 200th anniversary of Sir Stamford Raffles’ arrival in Singapore in 1819. The Textile and Fashion Federation (TaFF) launched Spotlight: Singapore Stories 2019 to raise awareness of the works of locally based designers and I was fortunate to be invited by … Continue reading
Making my stand with my very own STAND footwear – a pair of open-toe block heels from the exclusive Ruffles Collection in cream. Chic, feminine with a touch of dreams and most importantly, comfortable and versatile; I believe my STAND pair sums up my style and outlook on life. What Do You STAND For? I … Continue reading
I can never have enough shoes and I’m sure most of you ladies feel the same way. I’m a proud mama to a few designers and some vintage but I haven’t had a customised pair yet. If I could design my very own pair, it would be versatile, feminine and definitely comfortable. I was recently … Continue reading
Chanel’s Beauty Pop-Up has become kind of a yearly thing for me since Coco Cafe in 2017. Since then, many brands have started doing their own Insta-worthy pop-ups too. I’ve missed quite a handful but I try to make it to Chanel’s cuz it’s themes are always fun and different. This year, it was Coco … Continue reading
Puff Sleeves from the 80s have made a comeback! As much as I love vintage, I’ve never really taken any inspiration from this decade’s over-the-top style but I was surprisingly drawn to the puff sleeves blouse from watching clips of this year’s Fashion Week. I’ve never been keen to spend my hard earn money on … Continue reading
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I’m not one to follow trends… well, most of the time. But when It Girls like Kylie Jenner and Bella Hadid are caught spotting the cute 90s inspired mini backpacks, I couldn’t help but want one of my own. However, we can’t all just go out and spend big dollars on a Chanel and Louis … Continue reading
These cross earrings inspired me to come up with this ensemble. Although cross necklaces have been around since the Roman Empire was Christianized, it has become more popular this year especially by Met Gala 2018, brands like Dolce & Gabbana and celebrities like Rihanna donning them. Anyone who’s grown up dancing to Madonna, Prince and … Continue reading
“After women, flowers are the most divine creation” – Christain Dior. A lot of my inspiration for the blog and Instagram comes from flowers and books (and Pinterest too, of course). Recently, I’ve been taking cues from one of my favourite books I’ve acquired – The Little Dictionary of Fashion by Christian Dior. “After women, … Continue reading
It was early on a Monday morning when I was scrolling through Instagram for events happening around Singapore when I noticed a pop of Tiffany Blue stand out on the explore page… what, Breakfast at Tiffany’s?! Till when?! I realised it was the last day, woke Shine up and rushed down before the lunch time … Continue reading
Haven’t had enough of summer yet? Me neither! My wardrobe is all about sundresses, big floppy hats, sunnies and it has extended to my makeup! It’s very timely that Palladio sent me more of their makeup and this time, it’s from Palladio’s latest collection that will be available in September. Since you loved the previous … Continue reading
Palladio is a range of high quality, cruelty-free cosmetics that are infused with antioxidant vitamins made without parabens and all at very affordable prices. Every single product is formulated with botanical and vitamin ingredients like Aloe Leaf extract, Ginseng, Gingko Biloba, Jojoba Oil and more. So your skin does only look good with makeup, it … Continue reading
I love animals and I’ve always wanted to work closely with them. Some of my favourite animals are big cats, particularly Lions. May be its because of my affinity to Disney’s The Lion King, I’ve always admired how gracefully they move yet, they’re powerful and majestic all at the same time. Sadly, these beautiful creatures … Continue reading
I have a confession to make – I wasn’t always into backpacks. Backpacks remind me of my primary school days, makes me look childish and as a result, takes away the chic factor. I love my tote bags because I can throw anything and everything, bring them everywhere and they match well with my outfits. … Continue reading
I use to go to the beach alone quite often to tan, read a book or just be one with the sun, sand and sea. But I haven’t done so in a long time. So while in the midst of writing Love Bella Vida’s Guide to the Beaches of Sentosa Island, I was inspired to … Continue reading
Remember the Coco Cafe Beauty Pop-Up by Chanel that I attended last year? Over the weekend, I attended Chanel’s new Pop-Up and this time, its the Coco Game Center complete with arcade games and prizes while you shop for the latest Chanel Beauty products!Upon your arrival, you will be given your Player Starter Kit for … Continue reading
Have you had to go from one event to another and have your entire schedule full for the day? *Raises hands. I feel ya, we’re busy girls and its tough running from one place to another without feeling flustered and not exactly being able to look our best. My day job as a guide starts … Continue reading
Nenas Estate designed by MASH-UP is part of the outdoor visual arts at Gillman Barracks. In the shape of a nenas (meaning Pineapple in Malay), it is inspired by the old playgrounds of Singapore from the 1970s and 1980s. Address: Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, Singapore 108937 Till 30 September 2018 This Post is Featured … Continue reading
I think you can tell by now how much I’m in love with my Gaia Ata Pillow Bag from Two Baked Buns. I’ve been carrying it everywhere and it’s all over my Instagram since I’ve got it. A number of you asked what I can fit into this bag so here goes. Handphone (and a … Continue reading
To celebrate the grand opening of the new Fendi ION Orchard store, Fendi had a travelling Kiosk for the first time in ION Orchard. It is designed as a luxurious reinterpretation of a Roman-style vintage newsstands. I stopped by the kiosk to collect some exclusive postcards featuring the Fendi SS18 illustrations by Sue Tilley with … Continue reading
