Friday, January 2, 2009

Coral Isle rocks!

Coral Isle on the 3rd storey of Centrepoint is having 20% and 50% discounts off its items. Go for the dresses and blouses on the racks. The salesperson is friendly and such genuine service is rare indeed. The shop will operate till 24th January. Here are a number of products that are striking:

This cloth bag costs $20 after 50% discount. It is simple but I like the blending of colours in a tier effect. It is just like one of my shawls whose colours are blended in a vertical effect. It has a zip to put my things inside and its material is thick enough to hold them. It is versatile enough to be brought everywhere, even to my workplace.




I love this light blue bag. It costs $20 after 50% discount too. Its material seems to be woven, which is thick, and its handle, plastic but giving the impression that it is wooden. It makes a suitable accessory for the upcoming Chinese New Year visits, good to impress your traditional relatives, and to put in oranges and red packets.

This long dress is one of the latest arrivals. It is definitely suitable for Chinese New Year. It is maroon in colour, a more subdued tone of red. To make it more decent so as not to incite frowns from your elders, a caradigan or a shawl can be thrown on. The embroidery makes the dress less drab and more lady-like; sweet-looking, with its pink flowery design.




This long dress is one of the latest arrivals. It is simple but the white flower design makes the dress less drab and more lady-like; sweet-looking.








The yellow long dress is very ethnic; very boho-chic, which is the trend for this year. It is the way the design is embroidered on the dress. The design also looks just like a huge choker.
The red dress next to it is pretty, and most suitable for Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day. The neckline makes the dress look decent with its gathers, and it has a little ribbon. The best thing is that its short sleeves enable it to be worn on its own.
The pretty dark and light pink flowers at the bottom make it romantic. I would wear it for a
date or a day wedding. :) It costs $45 after 50% discount.

This sleeveless blouse is one of the items from the Chinese New Year collection. Its light pink colour coupled with the light yellow embroidery at the v-neckline makes it suitable for Valentine's Day too. A camisole can be worn inside to make it more presentable when visiting your relatives. I like it!





The short dress on the left is made up of two different print designs. The flowery portion gives it its sweet aspect while the plaid portion gives it a trendy look, like the Burberry style.
The white long dress next to it is one of my favourites and
one of the latest arrivals. It is simple and sweet with the pink flowery embroidery at the bottom. I would wear it for Christmas if I want to dress down for a change. :)


I especially love this white three-quarter sleeved blouse. It costs $25 after discount. It is very decent and is not transparent unlike white blouses in other shops, because of its thick material. It looks sweet with the embroidery on the top half. I would wear it to work as it makes me look approachable to my students.





This yellow spaghetti-strapped dress is another of my favourites. It is sweet and its flowery embroidery on the top half contributes to that. The bottom portion seems to be made of crinkled material.








Again, this long dress is pink but in a brighter tone. Yep, I love pink. The design is made up of squares. Wearing it with a cardigan on Chinese New Year would make it the perfect outfit.







This white long dress is one of the latest arrivals. It is simple but the blue embroidery makes it pretty and sweet.









This light beige skirt is one of the latest arrivals. It may look simple but there are little pretty touches to it. The ribbon belt and the white embroidered lines at the bottom make it less drab and more lady-like; sweet-looking. It is most suitable for work.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Yikes! Fashion Don't!

I saw a middle-aged lady wearing a bright pink top and a green bottom. The prints clashed too. Is this the latest trend and am I unused to seeing it actually followed here in Singapore? No, I didn't take a picture. It would have been too rude.

I remember calling someone who wore red and green all over, even in her jewellery, 'Christmas Tree'. This lady was a semblance.

Then I saw a Caucasian lady wearing a white skirt with her blue underwear visible! My gosh! She was not aware of it. I wonder if it was on purpose or it was in ignorance.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Post-Christmas Sales at Centrepoint!

Everyone knows that Robinsons's having its Traffic-Stopping Sale and yes, the prices are low after discount. For instance, blouses from Le Range cost about $55 after a 20% discount from the original price of about $70 and some Embre blouses cost $33. Pollicini bags cost $20-30. There are some Pashmina shawls too. To me, the discounted prices are still too expensive but Robinsons has always been outside my league of shops. These brands are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

Marks and Spencers too is having a 50% discount off its prices. Hush Puppies is having a 20% discount off and Club Marc has some items costing $5-20. Dano is having a 20% discount off its prices and Mango is having a 70% discount off its prices. These are on the 2nd floor.

Some other places on the 3rd floor should not be forgotten too. There is a pushcart selling Turkish handicrafts and it is having a closing down sale. Some items are rather unusual, like carpets and belly-dancing costumes. One of the costumes costs $89, just to give an idea of the prices.

Monday, December 29, 2008

My first camera, as you should have known by now.


I bought the pink one as it looked the nicest and is my favourite colour. I've been using it a lot and uploading the pictures on my computer. :) It is the newest model PowerShot E1 at $319.
The image is taken from the Canon website: www.canon.com.sg

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Striking Christmas decor(2): Joshua's house


So simple, this crib set, but, is what makes it outstanding. Helped me focus on the spirit of the songs when carolling.












Candy-like tree with its plastic baubles.











Wine charm on the base of the glass, so classy-looking! It is a colourful wedgy flip-flop in blue and pink pastels. Reminds me of the bright pink slipper pendant I have.

Striking Christmas decor(1)


The best so far in Vincent's

years of Christmas decor
for SFX Parish:truly magical
with the lights, and of course,
bringing out the TRUE meaning
of the season:Christ is born,
Alleluia!


Vincent's crib next to the sanctuary,
which never fails to fill me with awe
and which prepared me for the
Pageant before I went for the
technical run.






Vincent's "Robinsons' Tree"
outside the entrance,
ornamented with decorations
from the anchor store.









This is Vincent, my cousin.

Some Christmas outfits I found striking


Andrea's outfit is simple, decent and yet trendy for girls her age. I wish I were her age so I can pair my strappy tops in this way too! Instead, I pair them with cardis. :S







Tricia's blouse is ethnic and so boho-chic, the upcoming trend for 2009. At the same time, it is suitable for Christmas on a more informal basis.









Mr Men has come back again! It was a popular cartoon and book character back when I was a kid, about 25 years ago. This is Theresa's top.





Mr Men has come back again! It was a popular cartoon and book character back when I was a kid, about 25 years ago.
This is Marcus's top.