Paint Kuala Lumpur red with me - Part 1

Hello! 

As many of you probably already know from Facebook/Twitter that I was sponsored by Johnnie Walker on a trip to KualaLumpur. Together with bloggers Celestina, YeeKit and Darren, plus a crew of media people from the FM etc, to grace the Johnnie Walker Black Circuit Lounge 2011. 

Upon alighting the 45mins flight from Singapore to KL, we took a 45mins bus ride to Ascott Hotel.

(p.s. That's MsVendetta at the background.)

*note - random snippets of camwhore pictures will just appear out of no where*

*just pardon me alright?*

The place we stayed was brilliant! Kit, Celestina and I had the whole apartment to ourselves! Ascott holds the concept of a service apartment. By that I mean a hall area, 2 huge bed rooms, 2 huge ass bathrooms, a kitchen, and a dining area for just the three of us.

Honestly, I am quite embarrassed with bombarding y'all with senseless pictures of myself.
But I thought that the lighting in the bathroom was great.
So, bear with me eh.

After touring our mega huge hotel area, gossip chitchat and stuff,

we rushed to get ready for dinner (at Hakka Republic) and partying (at Zouk).



That's me wearing my FAVOURITE RED MARYJANES.
I haven't been wearing it for a while until this trip as the strap broke.
I got it fixed at FEP - $10.

(p.s. I look super lanky I know right, tyvm. I am born with long limbs, like monkeys.)

So we were just sitting around taking pictures, while waiting for our Alphard to come pick us.


Randomly, there is this thing about my hair that I need to rant about.
My fringe can't sit side after I styled it centre in the morning unless I wash my hair again. which is super troublesome! :(



So, as mentioned earlier, the dinner that they prepared for all of us was at this place called the Hakka Republic. It's this atas place located about 10 minutes drive from Ascott Hotel.

The ambiance as well as the food was fantastic.
Many of you should know that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE taking pictures of food. :)

Sorry if you are reading this at the wee hours of the night where ready food is scarce. But beware, the pictures are so going to make you hungry.



amuse bouche


starter - timbale of broccoli with fresh king prawn & caviar mayo


appetizer - smoked salmon gateau tobiko & mizuno


soup - cappuccino of shrimp bisque


sherbet


main course - 
baked miso marinated black cod with braised baby kailan & sesame dressing


This is FUCKING TASTY, it deserves two pictures.


dessert - strawberry pavlova


I have to admit that the food at Hakka Republic is super tasty!!!
I don't know the price though as the menu was pre-arranged. If you are the kind who love slow dinners,
do try this place out!





We took a little drive, and arrived at the hottest night spot in KL.
WHICH IS ZOUK!!







It was the 8th of April,
and Velvet Underground was banging with Ken and MC Point Blanc!



I know I look a little weird in this picture (I think it's the angle),
but this is the only picture I have showing off my bared back. :(









One of my favourite drinks - Malibu Pineapple


Maggie and I





Lobster.


This is not MrSalty.

That's all for the first day of the KL trip. :)

Do check back for more updates!

xoxo

Hi Singapore, I am back. :)

Hello hello!
 

For those who didn't know, I went to KL on a sponsored trip together with a bunch of media people to grace the Johnnie Walker Black Circuit Lounge event. Clubbing at KL was a bang, but you guys have to wait a little for the entries, as it has to be approved before posting.

Meanwhile, enjoy my usual entries!! 

^^

Men’s Dressing Styles III - Formal Wear (Part 2)

Formal Wear - Suit

The suit is definitely one of the most exhausting aspects to talk about due to the different cuts, styles and materials. While wearing a suit in Singapore is usually reserved for the executive positions or it is part of your uniform (concierge services), I feel that men should not be afraid to wear one even if they are middle management level.


In lay terms, there are basically two types of suits: Single and Double Breasted. To tell the difference, just look at the following pictures:

[Single Breasted Suit from Armani] and [Double Breasted Suit from Gucci]

There are no rules on whether if one type is acceptable or not. But it seems that double breasted suits are not as common as the single breasted ones. With regards to the colour and patterns of the suits, it is really up to one’s taste though it is said that lighter colours such as beige are for informal events.


Place to get them: - major departmental stores such as Robinsons or Metro
Price range: - $200+

For those with deeper pockets, you can easily get any of those from the leading brands or from boutiques such as T.M. Lewin in which the sky is the limit when it comes to their price range.


For the discerning gentlemen, you can consider tailoring as nothing looks better than something customised to your unique dimensions. I always thought that tailoring can sometimes be an excessive luxury for the majority of the population but my opinions changed when I saw Mr. Salty’s handsome collection of tailor-made shirts which only cost him < $50 per shirt! It really fitted so well that it really brought out a sense of class and style to him!


(He had the nicer ones done at Thailand. The ones that he tailor made in SG doesn't really fit that well. Hmm. So guys, if you were to visit the land of smiles, so tailor make a couple of shirts and suits. You can have them mailed to you when they are done!)


Read these if you haven't: 
Men’s Dressing Styles III - Formal Wear (Part 1)
Men's dressing style II - Clubbing Wear
Men's dressing style I - Casual Wear

Dressing Styles III - Formal Wear (Part 1)

As a continuation of the previous posts (Men's dressing style I - Casual Wear) (Men's dressing style II - Clubbing Wear) , this entry will be my take on what guys should wear for work.

For starters, it really depends on the kind of work environment you are in. Some creative industries might be flexible and would allow a smart casual dress code. But for the purpose of this post, let’s assume that we are talking about a corporate environment.


While it is easy to say: “just wear long sleeved shirt and business pants”, there are so many styles as well as sartorial rules to observe. And in doing brief research, I’m totally overwhelmed by the different cuts and styles available. Who knew that suit, shirt and pants can be so complicated? But aside from it all, I think the rule of thumb is to be creative and willing to experiment – that will make you stand out from the millions of guys wearing what seems to be the same thing.

Formal Wear - Shirts and pants

While most guys will just drop by at department store and just buy a shirt of their favourite colour and pattern, it is important to learn some of the different options available.


Firstly, there is the choice of collar to think about. If you were to walk into some of the upmarket boutiques such as T.M. Lewin, you will be flooded with shelves of shirts classified according to the type of collars. While there are very specific names for the numerous collars, one should decide on the collar based on the way you tie your neck tie and body build.

[Basic collar types]  

If the knot of your tie is broad such as the Windsor knot, choose the spread collar lest you want to appear choked. With regards to the body build, those with thicker necks should choose wider collars and the converse is true for those with thinner necks.

Another aspect of shirts is the choice of cuffs. They broad categories are divided into buttoned (single or double), single cuff and French cuff. The decision on the type of cuff is really up to one’s own tastes but do note that single cuffs and French cuffs requires cufflinks (more on that on the next entry). The difference between the single and French cuff is that the French cuff is folded into two layers and fastened by cufflink while the single cuff , as the name suggests, is only a single layer.

As for the sartorial rules in wearing a shirt, buttoned down collars are considered informal as it originated out of the game of polo as players wanted to avoid being distracted by flapping collars as they race down the pitch on their horses. Additionally, the shirt cuffs should end at the wrist but it has been noted that some gentlemen want it slightly over their wrists in order to let their shirt peek out of their suits. As for patterns, extravagant patterns are considered informal though some industries are fine with it.

Place to get them: - major departmental stores such as Robinsons or Metro
Price range: - $30 - $100+++

[Midnight Blue suit and pants from Tommy’s Tuxedoes]

When it comes to pants, it is a simple affair. Pants should match the shirt and shoes. Having said that, there are more colours for business pants out there than just black! So to all the men out there, be creative. Having looked at pictures, I’ve really grown to love the colour of midnight blue! It really adds a whole lot of style to the overall look and it matches more colours than black!

As for the rules, there are many who consider black pants and brown shoes a fashion faux pas. So to be on the safe side, avoid that. Also, the length of the pants should stop at the top of your shoe’s heel.

Place to get them: - major departmental stores such as Robinsons or Metro
Price range: - $30 - $ 70+++

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I will talk more about the suits, shoes, and accessories in another entry for easy digestions.

I hope y'all like this. 

032311. Yet another Zirca night!

Usually, I'll try not to blog too many party entries within the same few days.

However, I have to admit that I looked horrible in the previous party blog entry, I need to update another entry with a prettier looking me - to kinda neutralised the uglierness hur. 

Anyway, enjoy ya :)

This has to be my favourite picture of the lot! SOOO SWEET! Aww.. :)

This is Cass. She looks really mature for her age! She's only 18! 

This sexy young boy dropped by as well! :)

That's all folks!

I will update this space with yet another guy fashion entry tomorrow!

Do check back! :)