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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:

February 10, 2014February 10, 2014 by Jade Categories: StoriesTags: fashion, photoshoot, work, behind the scenes, ChicPeek, filming, home, sneak peekLeave a comment

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.

New videos out every week, so remember to subscribe!

Special thanks to Cha of Hair Story by C&C at 313 Somerset, Puma and Topshop Singapore.

February 7, 2014February 7, 2014 by Jade Categories: Stories, VideosTags: fashion, work, ChicPeek, filming, youtube, tips, trend, How to, 2014, 2014 fashion trendsLeave a comment

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! =)

New videos out every week, so remember to subscribe!

Special thanks to Cha of Hair Story by C&C at 313 Somerset, Puma and Topshop Singapore.

February 3, 2014February 7, 2014 by Jade Categories: Stories, VideosTags: fashion, ChicPeek, filming, youtube, tips, trend, 2014 fashion trendsLeave a comment

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!

January 21, 2014February 3, 2014 by Jade Categories: StoriesTags: fashion, photoshoot, work, behind the scenes, ChicPeek, filming, youtube, tips, trend, Singapore, Gardens by the bayLeave a comment

Top Fashion Tips – Best of 2013

A compilation of my favourite fashion ideas from 2013. Special tips from celebrity guests as well!

January 13, 2014January 14, 2014 by Jade Categories: Stories, VideosTags: fashion, Mediacorp, work, ChicPeek, filming, youtube, tips, trend, Bobby Tonelli, celebrity, hotseat, interview, How toLeave a comment

Burnt Ends

Finally made time to have lunch with an old friend. We’ve both been busy and also travelling, this is like a long overdue meet that was meant to happen since her birthday in October last year! She said her staff were all whispering that she was actually going to meet someone for a social lunch and not for work and that I should feel honoured. Whatever! LOL. Still, it was great to catch up after so long, and we decided to check out Burnt Ends at Teck Lim Road.

They are a grill place (hence the name), and the space was very casual with its open kitchen and countertop table seating. I liked the vibe, but I have to say the chairs are one of the most uncomfortable I’ve had to sit on! It hurts when you lean back on the hard wire, and my back hurts when I sit too long without leaning. I am self-aware enough to know I sound like your typical Singaporean Complain King! First world problems, truly.

Food was pretty damn good though. We had the smoked quail eggs, which were perfectly done with runny yolks that exploded in our mouths. It tasted almost sweet. Yums. Then we had our red meat fix with the excellently done iliocostalis. Mmmmm…

Seafood fans, you MUST have the Alaskan King Crab. I love crab, especially Alaskan crab, and usually have them steamed so as to truly savour the sweet taste of the sea. These juicy legs were grilled and topped with some garlic, herb and oil sauce (I’m no chef yo!) which brought out the flavour even more. Divine.

Still hungry and craving carbs at this point, so just as well we ordered the Burnt Ends Sanger to finish off. This was deceptively simple-looking, but the flavours were complex yet comforting at the same time. It was tangy, creamy and savoury with a touch of sour spice (I later saw there were jalapenos nesting in there) – yums. I even ate the coleslaw in there; non-veggie eater though I am. A great end to the meal. (No space for dessert!)

The place is really nice for weekday lunch, although I’m not sure about the situation in the evenings and on weekends with their no-reservations policy. I personally can’t stand waiting for food, so doubt I’ll go back at these more popular timings.