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 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
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
I’m in love with Gucci’s Alessandro Michele’s Garden collection. But there is a problem – I don’t have $2490 to spend on an exclusive Dionysus purse. I’m being real here. I have bills to pay and a home coming up. I would LOVE to have it, not gonna lie but it’s not a priority in … Continue reading
Every Fashion-loving girl has had at least one or a handful of Barbie Dolls growing up. Dressing her up with the array of clothes and miniature accesories that you’ve collected over the years (through Birthday and Christmas gifts) did eventually teach you how to doll yourselves up as adults. Barbie was undeniably my very first … Continue reading
When you think of Hermes, you’d probably think of Birkin and Kelly handbags when in fact, Hermes has been making furniture since the 1920s. At Hermes Through the Walls Exhibition created specially for Singapore, experience the French luxury brand’s home collection of furniture, fabric and wallpaper.The exhibition, inspired by the anarchitecture of Gordon Matta-Clark, showcases … Continue reading
I will never dare call myself a fashionista simply because… I am not. Besides, I’ve always thought it sounds cliche and narcassistic. Don’t get me wrong, I do love fashion, clothes and runways very very much. But I am no where near a fashion maven. Quite ironic right; since I’m writing this article and that … Continue reading
Love it or loathe it, there is no denying the mystery and allure of the serpent. Here at the SERPENTIform Exhibition, come up close with the allure of serpents – symbol of rebirth and transformation – which has inspired centuries of folklore, myths, arts and cinemas in the East and West. Since the 1940s, Bulgari … Continue reading
Did you know that some Louis Vuitton bags were named after cities, characters in movies and famous people? I compiled a list of Louis Vuitton bags and purses and the places and people they were inspired by. 1. Abbesses: A station of the Paris Metro system. 2. Alma: Named for the Alma Bridge, a span … Continue reading
The latest summer fashion accessory is not an oversized sunglass, a big floppy hat or a sunkissed tan (although having these will add to your cute factor). It’s a Pool Floatie and my floatie of choice to take to our Island Paradise Getaway in Rayavadee is Mr. Flamenco from Floaty Floats. Match your summer outfit … Continue reading
Those of you who are fans of Chanel may have known that they opened a beauty pop-up to celebrate the launch of their latest products from the Cruise Collection, Les Indispensables de L’été, and yours truly managed to have a cup of latte and browse around the much anticipated Coco Café.Address: Coco Cafe, Visual Arts Centre, Dhoby … Continue reading
The right dress can do wonders. It can catch the attention of the future King (in the case of Kate Middleton), make film classics that women will still be watching over and over again another fifty years from now, written in fashion history and even have their own Wikipedia page. Here are 7 of the … Continue reading
Sophia Amoruso’s #GIRLBOSS is one of the most inspirational books I’ve read. It gives an insight into how she started out wearing used clothing and selling them on ebay. Since then, she has built an empire around her brand Nastygal and is spreading her message through her book. Here are my personal favourite illustrations and quotes … Continue reading
Over the previous weekend, we explored Chinatown as I wanted to give my dear readers an insight into one of the ethnic enclaves and my favourite places in Singapore. Take note though that this is not all of what Chinatown has to offer as there is still so much more to parts that I’ve yet to cover … Continue reading
What is Fashion? Who decides what is in trend? Is it fashion designers or celebrities? What the latest It Girl is posting on Instagram? Or what every fashion magazine features on their articles? Who determines what’s Hot this season and what’s Not? Do we need to be loaded with cash to be fashionable? I asked … Continue reading
I have always been an avid lover of jewellery, in particular diamonds and gems (then again, which girl isn’t?). Upon hearing that Van Cleef & Arpels are showcasing 450 pieces from their collection and 250 rare gems and minerals from the renowned Collection of the French National Museum of Natural History, I jumped on the … Continue reading
