For some reasons, i think Sunday Brunch with pals makes the day a marvelously wonderful one.

So last Sunday, I met up with the Uni pals and we settled for a brunch place at the heart of Singapore – Blackbird Cafe.  I thought the interior was done up simple yet modern, making the ambience a very relaxing one indeed. The brunch menu wasn't exactly overwhelming with choices but you can certainly spot the usuals – eggs benedict, croque monsieur, pancakes etc. It's not a all-day brunch place and I was told that the Sunday brunch is only available from 10am to 3pm, so don't miss it!

It's pretty much a staple for me to order a latte during brunch.

Buttermilk pancakes with Bacon. (S$13)
You can have the choice of bacon or banana etc but that would be of an additional charge. I thought the pancakes were fluffy & good, except that they were too thick for my liking.

The blackbird big breakfast (S$18)
You get the choice to decide the method of eggs cook (scramble, poach, omelette). For the spread, it's worth giving a try.
The pals had it and mentioned that it was satisfying though they wished that it came with a bigger piece of bread. ;p

The Croque Monsieur, (S$12)
i had a mouthful of this and i thought this was good. yum!

Eggs Benny (S$12)
Being a fan of eggs benny, i thought this was a tad disappointing. The muffin top was pretty flat and the hollandaise sauce was too soury. Calvin asked me if mine tasted as soury as his, and if the ingredient expired or something. We did a lil research and found out that that's the way they prepared it. Would prefer it to be sweet or more savoury as the sour taste overpowered the entire egg & muffin taste.

Nonetheless, it is definitely a place that you can unwind at ease over a cuppa coffee anytime given their pleasant ambience.

BLACKBIRD CAFE
6 Handy Road, The Luxe #01-01A (beside Plaza Singapura & The Cathay)
Tel: +65 9185 8116
OPENING HOURS:
Mon-Thurs: 11am to 10pm
Friday, Sat, PH Eve: 11am to 12am
Sunday: 10am to 10pm
Sunday Brunch: 10am to 3pm

On a side note, I'm glad to have crossed paths with Calvin, Sandy (both from my uni internship) & Eugene (from my first job), which led me to know one of the loveliest bunch of friends in my life. We all met in University but it's funny how we only got together as a clique after we left school a year half back.

Though we are embarking on the different roads in our lives, and it's tough to arrange a meet up when all of us are available, but amazingly, we always pick up where we'd left off. It just feels as though we were just hanging out yesterday!

Like they always say,
Make new friends, but keep the old.
One is silver and the other gold.

I finally got to understand & experience some truth in this and we all should. It makes life again, more meaningful and a whole lot a brighter one.

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After the brunch, i headed over to scape to join the girls for a flea. Sunday just couldn't get any better with them. <3

#OOTD: Upcoming Klarra's top & mustard skirt, wedges from overseas. Love this comfy top and the mustard skirt just goes well with everything!
Hop over to see the preview here.

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1. Dresses with flare bottom like this piece from Uber Allure will never go wrong.
It flatters the figure while having us wearing at ease with its comfortable quality material, a good buy!

2. A integration of grecian & babydoll cut, you know this dress is already looking unique out of the lot. Once again, Uber Allure never fails to impress us with the quality!

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3. It's peter pan collar that is in trend now. This lovely sheer top, exclusive manufactured by Jasmoda is simply versatile!
Perfect for work or weekend out, it's one that you can certainly match with almost all outfits.

4. Many have been enquiring on this bag, and here you go!
It's a Zara-inspired piece specially manufactured by Jasmoda, and I'm very impressed with the quality. It's currently my favourite bag and trust me, it goes well with everything!
Worth the buy for sure.

Just came back from the Nuffnang 5th Anniversary Dinner which was held in Swiss Hotel The Stamford, and it was a splendid time! Pretty excited to see the pictures (though my 2 months old camera had to give way and get jammed half way – seesh, why are my things always jammed?!), and figured out i might as well pen down a quick entry since i have limited pictures in my camera.

Dinner was totally awesome and love the place, food and the company, especially the folks at my table (table one), and definitely a very privileged one to be able to be hosted together at the same table with Wendy aka Xiaxue, Qiuting, Valerie, Brad, Jayne & Radio DJ Vernon from Muttons, Sophie, the special guest – celebrity Nat Ho, and of course not forgetting the man behind Nuffnang, Ming! Table full of awesomeness, weee!

The nuffnang team – the nuffies did a truly incredible job for tonight, and kudos to them for such great programmes lined up through the night. Guess what? We had celebrity Chua Enlai from THE NOOSE, which totally rocked the event with his stand up comedian act! The emcees did a good job too and thanks to Singer Ling for her beautiful voice + music that kept the whole atmosphere lively. Proud of Nuffnang which has come this far, and for more to come!

P.S: Feeling a lil star struck tonight, and oh yes, trying to make you guys jealous..Nat Ho was sitting on our table and sitting beside ME!! hahaha, Do support his up and coming album by the way!

Enjoy the peeks!

Had a meeting last week around Far east square for a briefing to prep us for a filming at KL!

Glad to have Vel & Brad as awesome travel partners, as well as the lovely folks- Christel & Miko, and the trip will never be the same without them!
We three just came back to Singapore actually, and spent a good few days there for our filming which was amazingly fun.
The filming involved a new innovation from Toshiba (as seen in the picture below), so stay tuned to us for more! ;p

After the meeting, we decided to do a quick lunch around Far East Square as it's known to have many cafes/restaurants around due to being in a CBD area, and catering to the work crowds. Wanted to bring them to Bie Fu for good ramen, but we figured out that we should try a place that we three have not patronized yet and settled for Hinoki Japanese Restaurant after walking for a good 10 minutes. Food was good there, especially a couple of dishes that were amazingly satisfying (shown below) and unique at the same time. Prices are kinda on the steep side, but I guess if you are willing to splurge a lil, it's worth it to give it a try!

Assorted Sushi Platter for 2-4 people.

These two dishes are my favourites outta all – House special chawamushi w oyster + Roe pasta with truffle oil, simply delectable and a must-try if you go there!
Both are mixed with truffle oil (love anything with truffle oil!) and that pretty much sums up how tasty they are.

The Hinoki house special chawamushi was also mixed with a tinge of citrus which made it pretty unique in my opinion!

HINOKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
22 Cross Street
#01-50/53 China Square Central
South Bridge Court, Singapore

Tel: +65 6536 7746
Opening Hours 
Mon–Sat: 12pm–3pm
6.30pm–10.30pm (Closed on Sun)

Life is totally full of surprises sometimes.

Other than spending a fair share of time in front of the com,
I spent quite an amount of time running about as well – some times studio, sometimes meetings, sometimes events etc.
And lazy me usually do a quick lunch or so at wherever I’m at,
and usually it will be just that without fruits (Either cuz I don’t have the routine habit to have fruits after meals or the place doesn’t sell cut fruits).

So it’s pretty much serves-me-right that I somehow have problems going to the loo (yeah constipation you may say – they said it’s a girl thing? Is it??
And….right, another of my secrets out. boooo!), and my aunt got me a box of Prune Plus Essence from BRAND’S® InnerShine®  to drink at night (best consume at night and that makes it very convenient at all times!),
and it’s rich in dietary fibre to aid in my bowel movement and it helped after a while!

In anycase, why did I mention that Life’s full of surprise because being a satisfied consumer of BRAND’S® InnerShine® already,
I was more than happy, and immediately agreed to take on this review on their new formula -
BRAND'S® InnerShine® Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract!

And YAY, I received a set about a week ago to try!

The surprise gift!

I’m in the early twenties now but not that far away from being in mid-twenties (ahhh It feels like I just celebrated 21st not long ago!!),
and It’s pretty frightening to know that age catches up in a fast pace, and I have done my research –
Do you know that the body loses collagen at a rate of 1.5% per annum starting at age 25, leaving to wrinkles & a duller complexion?

Actually to me, I think it has started already!! 
I used to be delighted when people said I looked older than my age (but that’s when I was 17, feels good that I wasn’t looking more matured),
but now it feels pretty boohoo when people think that the bf (who is in his early 30s) looks like 27, and I look about the same age as him!! *pouts*

Grrr not fair, we girls spent so much money & time to go for facials, and buy good skin care products,
whereas the guys don’t – except for either using tap water to wash or just ONE product to wash the hair, body and face.
And in the end, the common consensus is that guys look more charismatic & attractive as they age (as a matter of fact, their wrinkles and lines = more manly)!!!
What about us girls……Trust me, I know how you feel!

So really, it’s never too early for us girls to take care of our youth!!

Truth to be told, no doubt facials & early sleeping time etc help to maintain our complexion,
I personally feel it’s also the food intake and what’s within us that causes the dull complexion, breakouts and all in fact.
Hurhur always stops me from eating those fried food, saying that it's those that cause the breakouts and bumps,
and somehow or rather, you can feel your skin reflects the unhealthiness in the body.

I've friends who already started drinking collagen drinks or taking collagen powder, and
thankfully this came now, it urges me to kick start my beauty regime that I have always wanted.

I’m very thankful for having the privilege to try out BRAND'S® InnerShine® Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract,
because my days could get pretty busy and sometimes those late nights do take a toll on me too.

Amidst all the busyness, this is very convenient and an oral beauty drink to help meet our beauty needs by nourishing our skin from within!
LET’S BRING IT ON THE YOUTHFUL GLOW!!

Like this, just pop one into your bag easily!

A lil more about BRAND'S® InnerShine® Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract that you might want to know:

1.    Helps the skin to better retain moisture, preventing it from having lackluster & sallow skin.
2.    Helps to work towards a radiant complexion
3.    The Grape Seed Extract enhances skin elasticity to keep it firm. Powerful health supplement that fight free radical oxidation & UV radiation.
4.    Contains powerful antioxidants & anthocyanins from 5 types of premium berries: Blueberry, blackcurrant, chokeberry, acai berry and cranberry. (btw it’s imposible to get your own mix from the supermarket!!)
5.    A bit on the technical terms, it is fortified with Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin Complexes (OPCS),
       an active ingredient from grape seed extract that helps to strengthen collagen in the skin while slowing down the depletion process, stabilize the capillary walls of the skin, bringing back vitality, vigor and glow.
6.    Grape seed extract has 50 times more potent than vitamin E and 20 times more potent than vitamin C!!

It has no artificial flavouring, colouring or preservatives, and i am very convinced already!
Cuz these facts don't lie, andI like the rich, sweet and smooth taste of this product, and it’s so easy to drink!
Well, it’s like a fruity juice and I like it best when it’s chilled!

You probably have seen it around already and Xiao S is the new ambassador for it.
She has been the spokesperson of BRAND'S® InnerShine® Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract for a few years in Taiwan now.

Pretty!

Here’s me and my new found beauty drink!


Got inspired by Xiao S photo, decided to try googling for fun and found this site that adds sparkles for me on my picture! Geez, coolbeans! :p
But apparently, it's a trial so the file size is pretty small, hence pardon the pixelated image, more pics below!

You can easily get BRAND'S® InnerShine® Berry Essence with Grape Seed Extract  at selected Watsons, Guardian, FairPrice,
Cold Storage, and Unity outlets for a decent price of S$24.90 for a pack of 6 bottles!
LADIES, Let’s kick start our oral beauty regime!!

Last but not least, To find out how you can enjoy promotions and giveaways or find out more about the drink, do click HERE!
Don’t miss this chance!
 

It's time to bring you more styles and here are some gorgeous pieces that I recently received!

1. you might have already seen this piece from my previous post, and yes!! I am madly in love with this maxi dress from Frockettes!
Love the prints, love the tube cut, and the design at the front. Simply gorgeous.

 
2. Something different & more unique, this shrug from Frockettes can be worn loose like a cardigan or tie like a kimono outer piece!
I matched it with my own leggings, but i think it looks good with a pair of shorts too.

3. This pretty piece from DOT has a very japanese demure feel, especially the prints at the bottom part, looking elegant!
I think the peach colour top really complements the prints, and yes, i bet you like the structured fit too.

4. Summer summer summer, pleats are in fact in the trend if you realised,
this sweet piece from DOT comes in many different colours but I like the yellow shade of this. Definitely a great pick for the weekends!