Noir {#OOTD}

Just a short post on a random outfit I threw together for dinner one evening when I was back in Singapore last month.

Miss dressing up in Singapore's weather instead of being all bundled up and wrapped in layers upon layers in the sub-zero winter weather over here in the UK..

//Outfit details at the end of this post//

Top: Topshop // Velvet lace shorts: Topshop // Vest: Korea // Bag: Balenciaga // Heels: Saint Laurent

Can I just say, these pair of Saint Laurent heels are one of the comfiest pair of heels I've ever owned! Managed to even walk (or should I say totter.. lol) around in a mall in these for a good couple of hours, which is quite a feat in itself for a klutz like me.. Definitely worth the investment imo! You know what they say, "good shoes take you to good places". ;)

More posts to come in the very near future so do keep a look out for them!

X

ask.fm/nicsammx

instagram.com/nicsammx

The Thigh's the Limit

The thigh's the limit by samantha-lye featuring topshop shoes

Warning: Some serious shoe porn ahead!

With winter fast encroaching upon us (at least in the UK), you may find yourself gravitating towards your pair of warm fuzzy UGGS - perfectly understandable.

On days you're feeling like something more dressy though, here are 5 knee high options that are bound to boost your style credentials to make up for those lazy-UGG-wearing days, whilst still keeping your pins all warm and snug.

Stuart weitzman shoes
$735 - nathalieschuterman.com

Topshop shoes
topshop.com

Jeffrey Campbell black high heel boots
$240 - nastygal.com

Jeffrey campbell boots
$225 - nastygal.com

Hunter waterproof riding boots
hunterboots.com

Easter Weekend! {Dinner x OOTD x Ripped jeans}

I'm sure most of you have heard/seen the Ah Boys to Men movie, especially if you're Singaporean.

In case you don't, it's about boys in the Singapore army, hence, the title.

Well, my dad booked tickets for the ABTM musical awhile back & only told us after. 

Ended up going today anyways because, why not? I love watching musicals. Furthermore, the Singaporean musicals I've watched always make me laugh - nothing beats Singaporean humor!

To be quite honest though, I wasn't expecting much. Was quite skeptical as to how a movie would translate into a musical.

Ended up being really hilarious! Like the movie, watching the musical evoked a sense of patriotism in me as well. 

Believe it or not, we Singaporeans definitely have a great sense of humor & know how to have a good time ;)

They announced that they would be adding an extra 8 shows due to the high demand so I would definitely recommend booking tickets to catch their musical if you're free! 

Since the show was at Resorts World Sentosa, we headed to VivoCity since it was close by.

Had Poulet for dinner!

Thank goodness we managed to beat the dinner crowd because shortly after we arrived, a long queue began to form. Expected on a weekend in Singapore.

Escargots ~

Mashed potato

Ordered the whole chicken which was really juicy & tender! Slightly disappointed with their mushroom sauce though, but overall, it was a rather satisfactory meal!

Vivocity

1 HarbourFront Walk

#01-175/176/177

Singapore 098585

Tel: (+65) 6376 9087

http://poulet.com.sg

Headed to St Marc's Cafe for dessert. Overdosed on matcha desserts & matcha drinks but of course, I forgot to take a picture........ Only remembered after we had completely wiped out everything.... UGH.

Anyways, highly recommend St Marc's if you're a matcha lover like me!

#01-108/109/110 Vivo City
1 Harbourfront Walk, Singapore
6222 2309

********

TODAY'S GET-UP

You usually wouldn't catch me wearing jeans in SG since it's already so hot but these ripped jeans are super comfy!

Top: Topshop

As for the ripped jeans, thinking of bringing in stock!

If any of you're interested, drop me an email at fashfood@hotmail.com.

Alternatively, you can contact me on my ask.fm account (ask.fm/fashfoodx).

If there are enough requests from people who are interested then I will be bringing them in, tentatively along with a few other clothing items! :)

xx

instagram.com/nicsamx (@nicsamx)

ask.fm/fashfoodx

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

**

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

~ 

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 :)

P

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 ;)

**

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

instagram.com/nicsamx (@nicsamx)

ask.fm/fashfoodx

Visuals: Glam Leather Look

Just a quick look I put together comprimising pieces I currently have my eye on and pieces that I already own / have something similar to.

Got the leather joggers from Topshop last week. One glance at me and you probably wouldn't place me as the leather joggers wearing sort. Well, you would be wrong. I can't wait to dress it up and wear it on a night out, but for now, I shall do so on a mood board.

To go with the leather joggers, I went with a leather crop top from Topshop (I've been loving their collections lately). If the weather in your part of the world is anything close to the UK's, I would definitely recommend throwing on a fur jacket. Not only does the trick of keeping you warm, (faux) fur always adds an extra layer of glam to any look. For shoes, strappy heels would be suitable for a night out and will help balance out the looser fit of the leather joggers & enhance your legs for days!

Fur jacket: Unreal Fur // Top: Topshop // Leather joggers: Topshop // Heels: Zara // Bag: Christian Louboutin // Bracelets: Eddie Borgo Cone bracelet + Hermes Double Rivale

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!

.

.

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

(via Instagram)

Follow me on Instagram ~ @fashfoodx (www.instagram.com/fashfoodx) if you haven't already please!

xx