10:30

This song by David Tao (Tao Zhe) is stuck in my head now..

Thought I would share because although I don't really listen to many Chinese artists, I find myself often raping that replay button for many of his songs.

Found a Korean remake of this song as well..

Don't know who they are but worth a listen even if you don't understand a word they're singing like me.. LOL.

Shirt Dress #OOTD // FAT COW FIX

This white shirt dress from Korea is hands down, one of my favorite recent purchases to date!
Although I would love to share where I bought this lovely piece from, its from Korea and unfortunately has no brand/label.. :( If you wanna score some great finds though, definitely do think of taking a trip to Korea because that country is pretty much fashion (beauty too, of course) mecca!

It can be quite the struggle to find nice fitting shirts sometimes so I was pleasantly surprised to find that this particular shirt dress fit me to a tee - baggy enough to be boyfriend-shirt worthy yet still flattering on my petite frame.

Especially love how the boyfriend fit of this shirt dress is contrasted with the sheer lace panel on the bottom. An unexpected twist which gives the finishing touch to this outfit. So pleased with this find :)

 Kept my accessories to a minimum since this outfit pretty much speaks for itself. Adorned my neck with a chunky pearl necklace to complement the outfit - pearls are always a classic.

Oh, and just in case you were wondering.. YES I am wearing a pair of white shorts underneath although it may not look like it....

- More visuals below - 

Dress: Korea // Bag: Chanel WOC // Shoes: Saint Laurent Tribute Heels

Was having a good hair day after dropping by the salon - a rarity for me these days because of the stupid hard water in the UK which makes my tresses go haywire (a rant for another day). So yeah, I guess that's why I went slightly shutter crazy.... hehe.

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As per usual, I had to have my Fat Cow fix just before heading back to the UK.
If only they could open a branch in the UK so I could satisfy my cravings with ease.. :(

my fav combo of tai carpaccio, truffles & yuzu dressing. HEAVENLY.


Foie Gras Donburi


Fat Cow's signature wagyu donburi. That runny onsen egg.... URGH I shouldn't be looking at this at 1.30a.m!



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Have a lovely weekend!


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11pm // thoughts

Feel like the unspoken yet known expectations are weighing heavy on my shoulders. Wish to be free from being so constricted by such burdens that have unwittingly been placed on me and just take a momentary breather to clear my headspace.

To be frank, I haven't quite figured out what I want but all I know is that I need the time to truly find myself and how I want to define my own happiness, even if means going down the road less travelled.

But then again, I guess time doesn't just slow down for anyone....

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!

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Happy New Year! // FREEDOM

Happy New Year everyone!
I know January is already drawing to a close and most of you've probably already settled into the new year by now.. But with exams & just life in general, I didn't have the time to update this space..

Well, I'm finally all done with exams for the first semester of my final year in uni! YAY.
Thus will be on here more frequently now that I'm free (though not for long), so stay tuned because I've some cool new posts in the works!

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FOOD REVIEW: SYNC Korean Tapas Bar

This post is sure to pique the interests (and tummies) of Korean food enthusiasts and all foodies alike.

With the spate of newly established eateries and trendy cafes popping up in Serangoon Gardens, many have dubbed it "the next Holland Village". Since I live in the vicinity, I decided to explore my "backyard", so to speak.

After going to Korea this past July & taking a liking to Korean food, Sync Korean Tapas Bar, nestled in the heart of Serangoon Gardens, was one of the first places on my to-try list.

Nope, this contemporary eatery doesn't just dish up your traditional Korean fanfare.. They put their own spin on Korean flavors, serving Korean western fusion food a la tapas style in an east-meets-west concept.

The portions were just right - generous enough to fill my appetite. Between my 2 other dining companions & I, we wiped our plates clean and no morsel was left behind. Will definitely be reordering everything on my next visit!

At $49.90 for 6 tapas dishes, its safe to say that the prices are reasonably wallet-friendly.

Whether you're looking to try something new on the food scene, grab a quick bite or chill out with friends over a drink, this has my vote on being the spot to go.

Umami cod chips

Samgyupsal salad

Sogogi jowl

Korean pancakes

Cheesy topokki

Dessert: Hotteok


SYNC Korean Tapas Bar
Serangoon Garden Estate, 12 Maju Avenue
Tel: +65 62820612

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Christmas in the tropics

Christmas jingles often promote the fantasy of a white Christmas. On the contrary, due to my aversion to the cold, I'm rather glad to be spending my Christmas back in the tropics, humid weather & all!

Honestly, the novelty of Christmas wears off with every year I grow older.. Whereas I used to be the first person to wake up on Christmas morning, I now prefer to have a lie in instead.

Rather than the day I can finally rip open my wrapped presents, Christmas now holds more of a sacred meaning to me. 

During this festive season, don't forget to share your blessings with the less fortunate as well.

Wishing everyone a truly blessed Christmas filled with love, laughter & joy!

Counting my blessings.

#tistheseasonforgiving

 

 

Crop top: Topshop // Plaid-patterned skorts: Topshop // Bag: Celine Nano // Heels: Saint Laurent Tributes

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