If you caught the last episode of Fashion Asia Bangkok on Channel U last Tuesday, you would have heard me rave much about this Edwardian-style top. I wanted to wear this because I felt that while the outstanding design might render it more fitting for a costume party, it need not be so depending on what you wear below.
At FLY NOW, Gaysorn
This was how it can been brought to the streets. Picture taken in Paris during Fashion Week 2009.
I couldn’t agree with Amy more. I do not know the context in which she made this comment, but here is my little piece of mind, based on my observations and past encounters.
I heard from someone (I forgot who) many years ago that you can’t please your man if you want to please the camera. At that time it made me wonder, is it really impossible to strike a balance?
Female celebrities have to stay slim (some might classify us as skinny or thin in person) so that we look just right on television (unless you’re being paid millions of dollars to be Bridget Jones). But our man might not necessarily like that bony frame. When you have to watch what you eat, or go for facial/massage/manicure/pedicure/hair treatment/colour etc (again), you are accused of being obsessed with how you look, and (gasp!) of being vain.
Vain.
It’s a word dripping with negative connotation.
The entertainment industry is one where looks play a crucial role. Let’s face it, if you see someone good-looking, you tend to pardon his/her lacklustre delivery. At least for a while. Besides, if looks don’t matter, then there’s no reason to have models and celebrities wear designer clothes, front brand campaigns, endorse products and advocate charity movements. So while we’re honing our craft of acting (which is just one part of being a celebrity), we can’t just simply neglect our physical attributes. So why should we be made to feel guilty, least so by our man, when we want to look good?
Speaking to some of my fellow colleagues who are facing boyfriend woes, I come to realise that these men just can’t accept their girlfriends being in the entertainment industry. It baffles me that their boyfriends put them down, and make them feel like they’re fame hungry or dabbling in meaningless play-acting that are not comparable to their “proper” high-flying jobs. It breeds insecurity and paranoia. It’s like everything they want to do for themselves in this industry, they have to hold back, because they’re afraid of how their boyfriends would think or judge them. “You have changed ever since you entered the industry” or “You were no longer that innocent girl I knew back then” are the most painful comments that I can imagine, will keep me all night wondering if there’s something wrong with me. Wondering if perhaps I shouldn’t give my best because “this job is for bimbos and wannabes”, which by the way, are unfair stereotypes. Since when does being a celebrity equate to any of those vile labels?
If the men think they know their girlfriends so well that they can decide that this isn’t the best job for them, think again. It’s hard for us girls to be ourselves when we’re being choked by a man who isn’t willing to relinquish the negative judgments on us. We need your love, affection and support, not your judgments and emotional punishments.
The worst kind of boyfriends are those who cheat and lie and get caught. This comes close, because when your man is always cynical and negative about everything you do, it’s detrimental to your emotional state.
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Amy Adam’s quote taken from October issue of HER WORLD. Grab a copy now!
This is the sort of outfit I would wear to the office on a Thursday or Friday. Except that I don’t work at the office. Oh well, I don’t really need this silk ruffled blouse that would set me back S$800.
Shirt by 3.1 Phillip Lim. Pants by DAY Birger el Mikkelsen. Pumps by Jil Sander. Bangles by Kenneth Jay Lane.
Today is Be-Nice-To-Me Day, or so I self-proclaim. 🙂 Some time ago I wished for something, and if you’ve been following my tweets, you might guess right.
Be-Nice-To-Me-Smile. Red lipstick is my current fetish. The one I have on is a coral/red shade.
It’s hard to believe I’m a tech-girl, but I am! There are three things that will get my excited and the latest tech gadget is one of them. Imagine my joy when I received this early Christmas gift that came in an all white packaging. Honestly, I never expected it at all, so thank you so much!! Check it out:
There's a Hero, if you look inside your heart......cos' we belong together...(my self rendition of Mariah Carey's medley)
Yessss, that's his name. Hero. Sort of like GERTY, the robot in the movie MOON staring Sam Rockwell.
New phone in tow, today is one of the many good days to come. So I treated myself to the ultimate sinful snack. I’ve heard of this before and friends I know who have tried it rave about it. I simply had to give it a try, even if it’s going to make redundant the workout I just had. Oh well, today is Be-Nice-To-Me-Day, why not?
I am now a willing victim. WARNING, once you start, you can’t stop, so if you’re watching your weight, get it when you’re in a group or going to a party. Spread the calories around!
The unassuming packaging of the box is sneaky! It does not give you an idea of the delightful snack waiting in the box. Chips coated with milk chocolate when combined brought me pure bliss, all in the comfort of my room. I need a shorter novel or a carton of these to keep me company while reading!
Decandently sinful. Sweet and salty. The workout after will be so worth it. S$15 for a pack, available at all Royce outlets.
两个星期前，我到曼谷拍摄一集的《亚洲时尚风》。记得来临的星期二（Oct 6), 晚上 8点， U 频道。想看更多的照片和了解多些时尚贴示可以留意明天出版的 i周刊哦！
About 2 weeks ago, I jetted off to Bangkok to shoot an episode of Fashion Asia. You can catch it on Channel U, this coming Tuesday October 6, at 8pm! For more pictures and fashion tips, check out this upcoming issue of i-WEEKLY, out tomorrow!
We were put up at Siam City Hotel. The room was beautiful! It may be rather small and cramped, but it is clean and has a homely decor. From where I'm standing, there's a sofa and a work space, so I would say it's got everything to make it convenient for the guest. I would give it 5 stars although I'm not sure of its actual ranking.
Every morning we would gather here before we set out. Feels European!
This was taken outside the Oceanarium at Siam Paragon. Princess Ariel from Disney?
There was a local fashion designer showcase going on at Siam Paragon and we gate-crashed it, with permission of course.
We had dinner at this restaurant owned by the lady on the menu. Here with me, Clarence Lee. He's a great traveling companion! The last time I traveled with him was many years ago, when I did a Sydney supplement shoot with 8DAYS. We had so much fun!
Morning glory. Highly recommended by Clarence!
Crabmeat and salted fish fried rice. I was so hungry that day I ordered another medium plate to go around. 😉
Cameraman Tong, Soundman Yap, Make-up Artiste Alvin and Cameraman's Assistant Lau (left to right)
The regular face of FASHION ASIA, Keith Png! This is my first time on a trip with him and I certainly hope it's not the last. He's got a very easy-going personality and a naturally charming disposition. We had a lot of good laughs and high-energy moments. I like him so much that I hijacked the seat from his partner on our return flight and kept him talking the whole journey back~ Oops, sorry Keith! Haha!
Because it was a long weekend holiday (Hari Raya), a lot of Singaporeans were also in Bangkok. We were filming at one of the boutiques in Siam Center when this group of fellow Singaporeans saw us and apporached us for a picture. How can we say no when they're all so cute!
Speaking of bumping into people, V ran into me while I was at Siam Paragon and asked if I was from Singapore. I later found out that she's from Cambodia and she actually recognised me from Little Nyonya, which she said was a huge hit back home. Wow!
I've never tried this before. Keith bought this for everyone at Chatuchak Market and said it's grass jelly with brown sugar. It's quite yummy, and perfect for a hot day but it would have been even better if the ice was crushed much finer.
They look so pretty, almost like those Japanese mock-up food for dollhouses. Actually I don't quite know what they are because I didn't try it. I think it's yam or some sweet paste inside? Anyone who knows what this is, please comment ok? Thanks!
Here's everyone at a lifestyle shop on the last day of shoot after the last hosts' links were done. We ended at 8.45 pm and quickly proceeded from Central World to have a nice seafood dinner before this famous restaurant (I don't know the name, sorry) closed for the night. I didn't have any pictures of that cos' everyone was so hungry, we just want to eat and relax. You know some of the crew members from the previous pictures, so here we also have the producer Huiting and scriptwriter Lili flanking Alvin (make-up artiste), and the Thai guide Tom next to Keith.
We were up at 4.45am so we could reach the airport in time for the first flight out. Here we are basking in the flattering morning sun, still somewhat sleepy.
More pictures after the programme airs on Tuesday, Oct 6, 8pm on Channel U… 🙂
I was looking through Versace Spring 2010 Ready-to-Wear Collection and suddenly something struck me.
One of her dresses would have been the perfect costume at Chris and Fann’s wedding. Remember I mentioned in one of the captions of my previous entry that I felt like Alice in Wonderland that night? This is exactly it.
Vivid pastels, geometric prints, baroque curlicues combined to create short dresses for the woman-still-a-girl. For Spring, Donatella Versace had been inspired by Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland (which comes out next March).
No wonder.
Take a look, and don’t forget the shoes! Who cares if they’re so this-season? They are my favourite accessory and I like to imagine myself still wearing them next Spring while having scones and tea in the English garden.
These are the red-carpet worthy dresses. The best part is, they actually look good with that wind-blown, tousled hair. There’s something effortless, carefree yet whimsical about the “red-carpet girl” in these frocks.
The annual trade show was held at Ritz Carlton this year and almost every artiste was involved, except for those overseas or shooting in productions with a deadline schedule. It was a day where we, the “children” of MediaCorp, from TV, News, Radio and I think Publishing, got together for a major showcase of upcoming productions, programmes and projects to advertisers and long-time clients.
That was how I spent my Children’s Day!
We were joking that Jeanette's (centre) from the past (60s' image from her upcoming drama TOGETHER), I'm from the present (image from my upcoming drama YOUR HAND IN MINE) and Patricia's (extreme left) from the future (cos' she's wearing clothes from Superhero)!
Patricia and I pulls a face at Jeanette as we pretend she is a Madam Tussaud's wax figure exhibit. It was by pure coincidence that we both decided to stick our tongues out!
I love her outfit and imaging. There's something very classy about the costumes in those days. She didn't have her red lipstick on yet, but when she did, it completed the look. I'm so for this style right now!
Guess the owner of these beautiful legs, and I'm not going to tell you the correct answer because it's quite obvious!
I wanted to do profile shots of my colleagues who didn't have to dress in characters of the show they're doing, but was whisked off for rehearsal before I could snap anymore. By the time I got back, there were too many people so I only managed to get Jade (left) and Dawn (right). Jade's jacket was from some shop at Siam Square, Bangkok and Dawn's dress was from Jayson Brunsdon, Wisma Atria Singapore.
I love this duck ring. It's so unique!!
Ooooh...whose sexy back?
Ong Ai Leng's!
Rehearsal for the dance item starring one of our fellow colleagues...
...the one and only Patricia Mok!
This was one of the 3 dance sequences she had to do.
Hosted by Adrian Pang and Angel Teo. Try to guess what these artistes on stage share in common? Zoe Tay, Chen Hanwei, Ivy Lee, Christopher Lee (left to right).
Cuifang and I
Ah-jie is still gorgeous after two kids! You only realise what perfect features she's got until you actually get close enough to see for yourself.
She looks good any angle!
Aunty Lucy, Zoe Tay, Chen Hanwei and Ivy Lee (left to right).
A random group shot as we waited offstage. The hottest groom in town might have blinked just as the shutter clicked but he's still the "style" man (See his latest Style: Men magazine cover). And yes, he hasn't been able to go for his honeymoon yet.
Yet another random group shot.
Chen Liping and I and the rest of the cast of YOUR HAND IN MINE were on stage to promote the 180-episode drama.
The less-than-glamourous backstage holding area.
After rehearsal, it was back at the holding area as Belinda Lee (left) and Cai Peixuan (right) quickly have their lunch.
More photos...this time with Justin.
This was how we were before Justin came into the picture.
See how many shots it took to try and get everyone in shot properly and not distorted. It's still not perfect, but fun!!
I’ve never really had the chance to work with Fann on any drama. The closest encounter was in the drama MAKING MIRACLES, where she played a doctor and I, a nurse, but still I didn’t have any direct scenes with her. She always strike me a very strong woman, for working the way she does, putting in the number of hours and still always looking so radiant. I admire her for her poise and charisma because there’s something about her that draws you in yet leaves you hanging for more. She is the role model for the rest of us in the industry.
I’ve worked with Christopher on BEACH BALL BABES. We weren’t close, but I could tell, he’s very much in love with his wife from the way her name hangs on his lips quite often. I like that when he was interviewed last night whether or not it was tedious preparing for such a massive wedding that he was forthright about it being tough as opposed to giving a politically pleasing answer. He’s charismatic to women and still remains a guy’s guy. He has good camaraderie with his co-stars and strikes up rapport with the crew and director off camera. He’s the guy everyone enjoys working with.
There is something inspiring about their relationship because it must not be easy being two high profile celebrities, who not only have to put up with media attention but also have to endure the trials and tribulations of being separated when one is filming in a foreign land for months at a go. When I see the two of them in the make-up room, there is something magnetic about the chemistry they share just being side by side that makes me embarrassed to be even breathing the same air. That’s what love in the air is like. It taught me that love can be without words.
There is hope that we will all find the right one someday too.
I wish them all the best in their careers and family building.
Irene had one of the toughest jobs last night as one of the hosts for the wedding of Chris and Fann.
Bryan Wong was my table partner. There were photographers taking photographs of guests and developing them on the spot for us.
It was very hard to catch a picture of the couple because they were always surrounded by their entourage, photographers and excited guests.
Belinda Lee and Trey, freelance stylist.
Trey is the funniest person I know and we always have a good laugh every time we meet.
Belinda Lee and I were filming in the same scene for the long drama YOUR HAND IN MINE just before the wedding dinner.
I love Jin-jie's outfit. The shade of green looks good on her. Here's how to look oriental and still remain elegant.
Jin-jie, Jacelyn Tay, Eileen and I.
Jack and I.
Here's a warped picture of Karen and I because I tweaked the settings on my camera. I thought this was quite cool. I love her outfit from Balmain. She got it from Paris!
Another happy couple! I love seeing blissfully married couples, they make me cry!
Thomas used to be my managerial executive when I was still a newbie. It was so good to see him!
Patricia (left) bantered with Irene Ang on stage for a bit. He Yong Fang (right) used to host City Beat with Bryan Wong when I was still in primary school. I remembered because I bumped into them at the Science Centre once and she obliged a photo with my classmates and I.
Dr Georgia Lee and I, both in blue. 🙂
This is Gary, stylist from Passion.
Jesseca came over to sit with Dawn and I after the second course was served. It was nice to have girls' talk. Haha!
Jeremy, Ben, me and Keith.
Ok, everyone's a bit buzzed here...haha!
The stylists from Passion, with some crashers like Clarence, me and Keith. Oops...can you make out the blurred face the back who is trying to get into the picture?
"Ah Bu" was so happy last night!
The couple, as they move from table to table. The "brothers" look like they are strategising the next move.
I was lucky to be able to sneak a picture with the beautiful bride before she was whisked off to the next table. Her happiness is infectious!
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