新台风 - Singapore's typhoon

Guess what my dad or sisters commented? Tsunami's coming (choy!!)!!! That's a bit more exaggerating than me, I only said Typhoon (Choy too!!).

Anyway at 11ish pm, Singapore experienced extremely strong wind (certified to be present in east, west and north-east). So much so you can see those trees down my block swaying along to the music of the wind. Not very much you can tell from this picture, wish I had taken a movie clip! Like me, many curious faces were popping their heads out of the windows looking for an answer. No one seems to have one, except for that howling wind which kept us entertained with 'The Dance of the Trees'.

A photo of my dad's potted plants shaking like crazy... Poor plants, they need a shelter, a blanket and a warm hug. Another photo below shows one of the poor plants collapsed from the effects of the super strong wind.

Check out Tampines 1

Picture tells a thousand words... so look here what happened over the weekend at Tampines 1.

All the way from France

A sneak preview for those whom are interested in Christian Lacroix (Shhhhsh..)

YES IT IS IN SINGAPORE. I highly recommend to do it with their guided tour, which comes free if you purchase the admission ticket. Those of you into fashion (with a BIG passion), you'll enjoy it! Look at the little details and thoughts Lacroix has put into design the costumes, and me being me, I love his use of super bold colors. BRIGHT please. And his use of lace and pokka dots... and the reasons behind them. Very clever. For more details of this event which is currently at National Museum of Singapore, visit the website and look under special Exhibitions. It's on from now till 7 June 2009.

I shall now lead you to excessive fashion overload with Christian Lacroix's site.

Never-ending shopping in SG - part 2

Tragedy is predicted tomorrow. Location has been determined, it is right next to Tampines MRT station. Victims are the freaks whom are going to visit Tampines 1 on it's first day of opening. Sigh.

When I saw these (below) plastered all over the MRT station in Tampines. I can already foresee a swarm of people swimming there on 9 April, which is TOMORROW. Scared. I'm not much a fan of simplicity, but yet I think there will be something that will fit nicely on my plate. Let's hope not. I hate Singapore for turning me into a shopping freak (which I never really was!).

One of my favourites. TopShop! Very happy to know it's coming near my home. Another disaster for me, actually... Sigh.
When I saw Niccii at Bugis's Iluma, I thought that's the most affordable shop ever. But I'm wrong. Where did this Cache Cache come from???? It's the most wallet-friendly store I have come across in malls, even Fox stuff don't come cheap anymore.I just found out from my sister that Tampines 1 has a fan page in Facebook. OMG - can't imagine. Why are they doing this to ruin us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sad. Anyway, they showed a preview of ALL the shops that are going to be there. Restaurants like Dian Xiao Er (YUM), Subway (Hmmmm...) and Carl's Jr! My sister is crazy about Sushi Tei. I love the fact they are having Cold Storage here. So we'll have Giant, NTUC, Shop & Save and Cold Storage. Just lack of one more - Carrefour! I also saw a Say Cheeze restaurant, am quite puzzled about the menu... mmm. Oh yes, a coffee joint (TCC or coffee club I can't remember) just at the entrance for chilling out! :)))

Shopping makes me sick!!!

Never-ending shopping in SG - part 1

A pictorial guide of stores in malls... LOL. Yes, I know, not very interesting... Just for sharing.

There are some interesting finds.

For one, the first NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC store in Singapore has opened in Vivo, I chanced upon it and am impressed at the size of the store. In there, they sold lots of stuff, from travel equipments and essentials, apparels, books, their own magazines, framed photographs to very minor stuffs e.g. accessorises. There is even an interactive section where you can enter this "box" to experience super cold wind blowing at you. Check it out!


Next I want to share some of the stores I visited at Iluma the other time... we have seen how nice it looks on the outside. So time to discover what's inside?!

Looking down from the top.
Zebra prints are really everywhere now, even on my dress and pouch!

On the top level.
Cinema named Film Garde... another new competitor for GV, Cathay and others.

Nichii. You won't miss this prominent shop.
Lots of fancy & affordable stuff.

Something for your Dinner & Dance?? No problem too!!

Where can you get funny and cheeky gifts?? Here.

Bought my "zebra print with texture" pouch here.
Very unique and cool (stylo) stuff, ranges from affordable to expensive.
I find some of the stuff pretty victorian and english style.

Toss has pretty yet good quality dress.
I don't classify them as cheap but you pay what you get.

Not forgetting there's a level dedicated to men including a toy shop! Another level for satisfying your hunger and stomach!

I shall check it out again when it's fully opened.

IKEA is my playground

I'd like to share a collage I made from the selected photos I snapped at IKEA some days ago... For god's sake, I didn't realise till much later (when I was downloading) that I have taken 160 photos during my 2 hours there!! LOL. Anyway, people were looking at me with question marks in their heads when they saw me snapping photos of anything or everything I took an interest in. The thing is IKEA really is a very colorful place and I couldn't see why not... it's a place of inspirations. I see colors, patterns, design, stories and most importantly a playground for my mind!

BTW I was using only a compact camera, not a SLR.

(Click on it to see the enlarged version)

Photo-stories-telling

Little piggy with black-bean-eyes.
Doesn't it reminds you that Mid-Autumn Festival is around the corner?? Unfortunately on that day itself, I'll still be in Ho Chi Minh, and hopefully able to soak myself in the Vietnam's way of celebration. I suppose something will be happening at their Chinatown.

Nun in Pink.
Aren't they always in orange (for the male) and grey (for the female)?? It does look like trend has somehow influenced them too!! Pink is the "in" color now. But I still see her orange pants, time to improvise?

Giant in Giant.
I was at Tampines' Giant for the first time after having a small bite at Ikea restaurant. Finally, I am more disciplined and able to make myself get out for a nice meal. So, I dropped by Giant and somehow spotted this really tall man. His wife is somewhere below his shoulder, but his daughter is pretty tall too (spot the girl in green)!
p.s. Pea, finally someone much taller than u!

my mini gallery (for the first time around)

Hello guys... for those whom like to take a peep at how I celebrate the mid-autmn... here's a picture (look, my neighbours are doing my way too!! And don't worry, we are careful, won't cause a fire...). Oh by the way, I'm too engrossed with the mooncake eating that I didn't even remember to snap a picture!

A sinful dessert I just had... Marshmallow brownie topped with vanilla (plus nuts) ice cream. I swear I won't have another one for months... It has satisfied my sweet tooth and will be for a long long time. Gosh!!

A picture taken on my birthday by my friend with a polaroid! Color adjusted... mmmm the color seems to be fading after the film isn't used for a long time.