Cotton Candy
I loved swirling around in this skirt and top combi so much!
Topshop cropped tee & midi skirt | CK timepiece | Egg Cessorize necklace | Tahari mint heels |
What Women Should Wear to Get Attention | ChicPeek Ep 35
Second part of this chat with Divian and Dee Kosh from 987fm (otherwise known collectively as The Double D’s), and this time they talk about fashion disasters, their own personal style, and what women should wear to get their attention – it’s not what you think!
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2014 Fashion Trends: The Making Of
The ChicPeek team got together to discuss what and where to film new episodes, and somehow we got sidetracked (as we do!) to bits of industry gossip. I shared with the team how the tables were turned on ME this time when I was interviewed by Mothership on uniforms (army or police? ACS or RI?) and who the best-dressed politician is, and then we got to talking about who got it seriously wrong (sartorially!) in 2013.
In case you are wondering what I meant by ‘the tables were turned on me’; yes, here’s me pouncing on boys in uniforms, lol.
So anyway that led to us deciding to cover what to throw out and what to keep in your wardrobe for 2014, and the team convinced me to open up my place for the filming.
I am usually very private about my place; over the years, for various reasons, magazines and newspaper have asked to feature my place, but I have usually declined because of my family. They prefer to remain private. My mum balked when I asked her a few years ago if she was okay with a local magazine coming to feature my wardrobe some years ago.
After I moved out to my own place in 2010, I think some of mum may have rubbed off on me, and I still chose not have my place featured. However, I’ve since moved once again, and while my previous place was about 50% of how I wanted it to look, this new place is 90% (meaning almost; in my terms, that’s like practically perfect because I am a perfectionist!) there – dream home, fulfilled!
It is a conservation building and it was in real bad shape, meaning it was a real labour of love to get it to what it looks like now (structures, piping, plumbing, among the other aesthetics…), so I’ve decided to share. It also made filming a lot easier as there wasn’t a need to pack and move clothes, shoes and accessories around! I will give you the grand tour of the space in another episode of ChicPeek, but here’s a sneak peek in the meantime.
DP Daryl is very precise in what he wants. This is how we achieved the top-angle shots in the video.
Went up to the roof as well!
Producer Terence demonstrating his favourite ‘fashion pose’, the “Dislocated Elbow’.
I daresay he does a better job of it than I do!
Had to balance in 3-inch heels and ‘walk up and down’ the ledge to shoot this one. It was a little scary!
Terence seemed to be having a ball of a time from his even-higher perch. (Try it in heels next time though, buddy!)
Outfit pictures soon! And in case you missed it, here are the finished products:
2014 Fashion Tips (II) | ChicPeek Ep 34
Part II of this series on what to throw out and what to buy to update your wardrobe for 2014.
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Special thanks to Cha of Hair Story by C&C at 313 Somerset, Puma and Topshop Singapore.
2014 Fashion Tips | ChicPeek Ep 33
Peplums, neon, mullet dresses, skater skirts, block heels…these were cool in 2013 but are they still hot in 2014? I found myself forced (by lack of space!) to do a massive clear out before Chinese New Year to make way for all my new clothes, and realised that there were certain things I couldn’t see myself wearing in 2014.
If you faced or are facing a similar dilemma, you’ll be pleased to know that I’ve done some of the legwork for you!
I’ve also included tips on what to buy to update your wardrobe for 2014 so you look fresh and current. You can thank me by sharing the video! =)
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Special thanks to Cha of Hair Story by C&C at 313 Somerset, Puma and Topshop Singapore.
Double Trouble with The Double D’s | ChicPeek Ep 32
Divian and Dee Kosh from 987fm (otherwise known collectively as The Double D’s) in the hotseat this time, and (as always!) it is one crazy party with these guys! They talk about who’s most stylish, and trend into potentially precarious ground by bringing The Boss into the picture…
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ChicPeek x Gardens by the Bay
I sometimes run past the beautiful Gardens by the Bay on my long runs, and most races now incorporate that beautiful part of this wonderful country in the official route. Every time I run past, I peek in to see this beautiful, paradise-like place on the other side of the glass. I have actually been inside for photoshoots, (you can see one such shoot here), but it’s different when you are there for work and on a tight schedule to get all the shots in – there isn’t the luxury of really enjoying the place. On my list for 2013 was to make the time to take my folks and my gran there to be able to really explore and appreciate the wonderful flora.
I won’t share the many pictures from the day with my family as they prefer it this way (for those who have asked, that’s why I sometimes have food or holiday posts where I am all alone!), but what happened after that outing was that I was so impressed by the beauty of the place, and how lovely their Christmas display was, that I was determined to shoot an episode of ChicPeek there.
I am glad to say we made it happen! Together with my production team, Luff Media, we shot at Gardens by the Bay in December for a special festive edition of ChicPeek.. Many, many thanks to my good friend, Valencia Taye (better known as Val, or tangaci to me, haha), who is a horticulturalist at the Gardens, for being instrumental in getting us clearance!
The Gardens consists of the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest. Here’s an overview (literally; it’s taken from a higher vantage point) of the Flower Dome, which Val told me is the ‘dry’ part of the Gardens.
The succulents.
This was their super cute Christmas Sugar Mountain display!
And this is the super impressive waterfall at the Cloud Forest, the ‘wet’ party of Gardens by the Bay.
I love the place and I am proud that it’s one of Singapore’s attractions. One piece of advice if you’re planning on going though – take along a jacket as it’s pretty cold in there!
