Out to lunch x OOTD

I always tend to stuff myself with food whenever I come back to SG for my breaks. Tried controlling my diet this time around but clearly, that didn't go according to plan. Definitely a struggle living in a food haven like SG.. LOL

MEE POK.

Try being away from SG for over 3 months if you think I'm being too overexcited over a bowl of mee pok.

Da bao'ed (takeaway) for lunch the other day since I prefer to eat in the comfort of my own home.

Can't decide whether living in an area highly populated with good food is a blessing or not. hahah

Nam Nam Noodle Bar for lunch after a visit to the dermatologist the other day.

Beef Pho & their salad = PHO-tastic (sorry I just had to).

Nam Nam Noodle Bar

Wheelock Place

501 Orchard Road

#B2-02, Wheelock Place,

Singapore 238880

Tel: 67351488

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Had a quick lunch in town this afternoon with my mom & her friend today. I've been craving for Paradise Dynasty's noodles for too long so that's where we went! 

FINALLY.

Ordered 2 trays of their famous XLB's as well. They're well known for their different flavored XLB's.

No pics though because the usual excuse - was too hungry to bother to whip out my phone.

If you like foie gras, you should definitely try their foie gras flavored XLB's.

担担面 / Dan Dan Mian!

If you're thinking of going down, just note that they don't accept bookings/reservations, only walk-ins.

Paradise Dynasty

2 Orchard Turn

#04-12A ION Orchard

Business Hours:

11a.m-10p.m (Mon-Fri)

10a.m-10p.m (Sat, Sun & PH)

Of course, no matter how full one is, there is always still room for dessert. I actually have a separate compartment in my stomach for dessert alone ;)

I've been wanting to pay a visit to Paris Baguette Cafe, which is a famous cafe/bakery oringinally from Korea. Although my mom was in heels & hardly walks anywhere (case in point: she drives from ion to get to takashimaya), she relented & we walked to their Wisma Atria branch from ION to grab coffee & dessert!

Was rather impressed with the plush furnishing although the cafe is in the middle of the mall & is not enclosed.

Random pic while waiting for the food....

Ordered the strawberry cake (reminded me of the one at Antoinette) + Haha Family chocolate cake.

If I'm not mistaken, I think the HaHa Family cake is inspired by HaHa from Running Man? I don't know the correlation between HaHa and chocolate cake though so I could be totally wrong.. LOL.

& of course, a visit to Paris Baguette Cafe would not have been complete without buying what they're famous for - their Royal Pudding. Bought some to bring home & try!

Paris Baguette Cafe

#02-48/53, Wisma Atria Shopping Centre

435 Orchard Road

Tel: 68362010

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TODAY'S OOTD

Today was definitely a dress-down kinda day.

First time wearing these Topshop shoes which I scored for just slightly over 15GBP (around $30) if I remember correctly? Even my mom told me not to lie after I told her they were from Topshop - she thought I had secretly bought this from Alexander Wang........ HAHA.

Just goes to show that high street items can sometimes rival their designer counterparts :)

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Top: HommeFemme

Shorts: Abercrombie & Fitch

Bag: Chanel

Shoes: Topshop

Thanks to my brother for being my trusty photographer btw!

Actually surprised that he agreed.. hahah THANKS DIDI.

I've trained you well ;)

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Can't believe I've been back in SG for nearly 2 weeks already.

Time needs to slow down.

Not ready to go back to the UK / back to reality yet :(

xx

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Skin Wardrobe

Another quick post to tide this space over till I'm done with exams.

Recently got these 3 products from Chanel's resynchronizing skincare line. I like to refer to them as my skin wardrobe - a change of cream for different occasions/days. Le Jour is the flirty white dress for the day. Change into your black dress at night (la nuit), & on the weekends, let loose in your comfy sweats (le weekend). Not really in the position to do a detailed review now as I've only just started using them. 

Being Chanel, a hefty price tag comes as little surprise. Admittedly, if my mom hadn't bought them, I probably wouldn't have dropped that sum of money myself.

Just a sidenote - you still have to continue with your main skincare routine alongside these products. They merely act as boosters.

If anyone has tried this line of products from Chanel, I would love to hear your feedback!

xx

♡ September Lusts ♡

Thought I would make it a regular thing of sharing what I've been lusting after the start of each month. So here's my September Lusts!

Enjoy!

1) Graphic tees

I know a cute graphic tee when I see one! Everyone is bound to have one of those I'm-too-lazy-to-dress-up days at some point.. (..or is it just me?). Solution: Without having to try hard at all, just throw on a cute graphic tee with your comfiest pair of shorts/jeans/leggings/skirt/whateverfloatsyourboat.

If graphic tees could say a thousand words about a person, this one definitely screams me.

This is from Widlfox Couture - basically, the designer brand of graphic tees.

If you find dropping $100 on a graphic tee a bit much, I completely understand.. Just hit up your local topshop/h&m/forever 21! They are bound to have a whole section dedicated solely to graphic tees.

2) Valentino rockstud leather bracelet

I haven't really paid much attention to this brand but recently, I've been lusting over everything Valentino!

I'm no punk rocker but I have an unusual weakness for studs. From their studded bags to shoes to accessories, its no wonder it hasn't taken much for me to fall in love Valentino.

I especially love the chunky studs on this bracelet. 

Studs + statement piece = Samantha might just have to skip meals for awhile........

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/373234

£165

3) Mnologie perspex clutch

I delight in finding small, independent stores. This lessens the chance of an awkward "who wore it best" moment.. 

This is why I was happy to have chanced upon Mnologie, an online store based in Bali. Apparently, all items are handmade and carefully selected by the owner.

How chic is this perspex clutch? With the increasing trend of play on brand names, the 'Celine me Alone' pouch definitely ups your stakes in the fashion game. Even if you aren't keen on the pouch, mnologie stock a selection you can choose from. I've always been too scared to carry a transparent bag. My fear probably stems from the fact that I may or may not be the most organized person when it comes to my bags.... With this clutch, the pouch is a life saver in hiding the deep dark secrets of your bag.

Oh and did I mention, this bag can be personalized. You can engrave your name on the clasp of the bag so no one else will ever have the same exact copy as you.. ;)

Really tempted to place an order for this bag!

4) Stuart Weitzman 5050's (boots)

These boots are made for walkin'. But definitely not wearing.... I've had my eye on them for awhile. Well, I tried them on in the store not too long ago. Was wearing jeans. Took 5 mins for me to put them on. My leg was up in the air, sideways, flailing around. The sales assistants even tried to assist my feet in sliding into these boots - not 1, but 2 people. All this in a bid to try to get them on. Even after all this hubbub surrounding my feet, they only managed to make it halfway.... 

This was definitely my Cinderella step sister moment.. Or if you know me well enough, just a typical Samantha one..

As if one embarrassing attempt isn't enough, I refuse to be defeated. After constantly finding these boots mysteriously pop up on my google image page, I'm convincing myself to give these boots and my step sister feet one more go. If it's good enough for Angelina Jolie, it's good enough for me. In order not to repeat my "Cinderella" stunt, I'm probably going to wear leggings instead of jeans with these boots in the future. Would definitely recommend those of you who are interested to do the same - learn from my mistakes.

Do you guys think the £395.00 price tag is worth the splurge though? (trying to justify it here! Especially since I've such a difficult time putting them on..)

5) Year Zero London Customized Bag

When I saw this, I immediately knew it had to be on this list.

Year Zero London basically do graffiti, but on designer handbags. It cannot get anymore customized than that..

(image source: gift-library.com)

I'm a hello kitty fan so this definitely caught my attention. However, with a normal LV neverfull probably less than 600GBP, the price for this bag at 3000GBP is definitely slightlyyyy inflated..

Still a major lust though!

6) Hermes Kelly Dog

ahh, the H word........ 

As of late, I've decided to only spend money on accessories that I know are classics. Basically, pieces that will last me a lifetime and that I can eventually hand over to future generations of my family. With this motto in mind, I've been lusting over the Hermes Kelly Dog as it fulfills of all those things.

At 350GBP, it is a little pricey but considering its Hermes, the price is justified a little since you'll be expecting nothing but the best quality through all the wear.

Currently on the lookout for it in black with gold hardware since black is a versatile color and I usually wear gold accessories. Any donors please do not hesitate to contact me ;)

7) Chanel Ballet Flats

I've been on the look out for a new pair of flats but have yet to find a pair I really like. Comfort is a top priority on my list of qualities I look for in the perfect pair of ballet flats (yes, instead of choosing guys, I choose shoes). Practicality should probably be up there with comfort but that plummeted to the bottom of the list when I spotted these nude Chanel ballet flats. Seeing as how I live in rainy UK, these probably won't see the light of day if I buy them. Nevertheless, I may act on impulsiveness and get these.... Someone definitely needs to restrain me whenever I'm near a Chanel store..

(image source: not my own)

8) Bling laptop case

I love my bling so this laptop case definitely had to be in my lusts for this month!

I love how this laptop case is in black crystals. Provides enough bling but doesn't overdo it. Yet, still has an edgy vibe.

Possible upcoming D.I.Y project for me!

Do you lust? ;)

xx

ftc disclaimer : all pictures aren't mine unless otherwise stated.

SUN with MOON + Sneak peek ;)

Had to run some errands (code for shopping) in town yesterday so had lunch at Sun with Moon @ Wheelock Place to fuel up beforehand.

We have their VIP card so we get a discount whenever we go. Conveniently enough, I really like the food there too. Shocker considering we bought the VIP membership there right? hahah ;)

Their lunch sets are really good value - many options for a reasonable price.

My mom and I ordered the same lunch sets except with different sides. She ordered the soft shell crab tempura as her side and I went for the chicken teriyaki.

♡ FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD ♡

My set - Came with an array of sushi and sashimi (i.e. salmon, avocado maki, rainbow maki, tamago egg, salmon sashimi) + miso soup + dessert (peach konyaku jelly & grapes) + an optional side (chicken teriyaki)

All of this for $19.90 (usual price)!

ps/. I promise this isn't a sponsored post. Good yummy things just have to be shared :)

My chicken teriyaki. 

All mine! (yes, I get possessive over food)

My mom's set - the same exact set as me except the optional side. She got the soft shell crab tempura instead.

Close up of the sushi & sashimi platter

SUN with MOON Japanese Dining Restaurant & Cafe

Address: 501 Orchard Rd #03-15, 238880

Phone:6733 6636

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Sneak peek of an upcoming post!

I've been in the mood to spring clean my wardrobe and am slowly sorting through my stuff.

My wardrobe has magically turned into a never ending treasure trove. I've been rediscovering items that I forgot even existed.

Here's a sneaky look at one of the items that's going to make an appearance in my upcoming post featuring a glimpse into my wardrobe/closet ;)

Strapless velvet jumpsuit: Asos (asos.com) *bought last year but you can still find similar jumpsuits on Asos*

Gold chain belt: Vintage Chanel

Be excited for new posts!

I welcome your suggestions for future posts as well so if you've any requests, drop me a comment! You can find all of my humble spaces on the inter-web under the 'Contact' tab above.

xx

Sunday funday!

Finally went to the The Grandstand at Turf City, home to the many up and coming eateries - i.e. Pasarbella and Omakase burger. It was my first time here as I can't drive (YET) and as it's slightly off the beaten track for me, its harder to access than most other places..

Had dinner with my family at M.A.D (Modern Asian Dining). 

Here are some food pictures to make your tummy growl ;)

iPad menu

Seeing as how this restaurant is part-owned by Dick Lee (he's a famous local singer), I wonder whether this picture is supposed to resemble him in the slightest.. hahah ;)

Mussels!

Truffle fries - Round #01

Truffle fries - Round #02!

My mom's main course - Lamb

I'm not a big fan of lamb so I didn't taste this but apparently this was pretty average..

Also, the portion was surprisingly small for a main course..

Dad's main course - Baby back ribs

Foie gras & wagyu beef claypot rice

Someone tell me this doesn't look like it's from Fat Cow....

Nonetheless, my brother who had this dish as his main seemed to enjoy it! 

At $27, being cheaper than Fat Cow, I guess you can't go wrong!

Wagyu beef w/ onsen tamago (runny egg) claypot rice

My main course!

Again, this reminds me of the wagyu beef bowl I always order whenever I go to Fat Cow..

I just be biased but overall, I prefer Fat Cow's version. This is nearly as good though! 

Again at $27, it is cheaper than Fat Cow so that's a plus.

After dinner, we headed to PasarBella Farmer's Market to take a walk.. I don't know if it was because it was a Sunday or if it was because we got that there later in the evening but most of the stalls were closed.. I was also planning on sampling the food but after the dinner at MAD, I was too full to eat let alone look at more food.. 

Planning to make another trip down to PasarBella soon though so keep an eye out for that in a separate post in the near future ;)

the main entrance

Preach!

Live lobsters at the live seafood section!

Is it weird that I wanted to take one home to keep as a pet..?

Pink fire hosereel's have to be shared with the rest of the world!

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Outfit of the day (OOTD) time!

What I wore out for dinner with my family today.

Kept it rather casual since it was only for dinner.

Blouse : French Connection (FCUK)

Tweed shorts : Topshop ~ I feel like they could pass for being something from Chanel!

Bag : Prada mini (again.... haha it has fast become my go-to bag since getting it)

Ring : YSL arty ring (selling an arty ring on www.instagram.com/luxurazzi btw! go check it out if you're interested)

Earings : Chanel

Bracelet : Tiffany & Co charm bracelet

Shoes : (not pictured) just wore a pair of ballet flats.. nothing too fancy as it was a pretty casual outing..

For makeup I'm not wearing anything on my face except for red lippy. It's from YSL, under the Rouge Pur Couture line in shade #01. In case you guys are wondering about the color, I would say that it is a true red. 

I feel like red lips just amp up the look and makes it look like you at least put in some effort.. haha

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Vintage Chanel's

Chanel is synonymous to timeless, classic, elegance. Chanel's creations, especially their handbags, embody all these adjectives. If Chanel's classics are always beautiful, put the words Chanel and 'vintage' together and I've pretty much died and gone to bag heaven (figuratively speaking, of course).

My mom decided to go through her treasure trove (closet) today. She pulled out several Chanel numbers nearly as old as I am, all of which I doubt are available in stores anymore. These bags have definitely shown to have withstood the test of time, and are still in mint condition - probably a combination of my mom's carefulness and the fact that it is Chanel, after all.

I can imagine these beauties (yes, I just personified a bag) being passed down as an heirloom for generations in my family - our descendants are going to be lucky.. If only my ancestors had kept Chanel bags to be passed on to me.

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Velvet backpack

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From here on out, start taking care of your handbags - they will become a coveted vintage piece in the future!

Which was your favorite piece?

xx

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