I stumbled across the Spring 2008 collection of Vicente Villarin, by fashion designer Joanne Cordero Reyes.
I just love the way her pieces have an artful form about them, full of texture, depth and subtlety. Gorgeous stuff.
Vicente Villarin Layered Cocktail Dress, this incredibly beautiful dress is my favorite piece among all.
So I was back to Singapore in less than one year again, and I felt GREAT! I love the heat, I love the food, I love the shopping!!
I arrived on 1st of September, Monday 7am, and it’s been a crazy whirlwind of courses, seminars, meetings, shopping and eating. This time stayed a bit longer, it’s been so much fun for one whole week!
During the trip, besides the interesting courses, seminars and great people that I've met. I had a list of “MUST SEE” boutiques and fashion designers compiled from dozens of personal recommendations, suggestions and my own online research.
On the top of my list was Soon Lee, in Haji Lane.
I got the impression that it was VERY DIFFERENT to the high-end, designer-brand, super-shiny boutiques in Singapore’s Orchard District.
One of the results of mass production and globalisation is the rise of the conventional shopping mall. These shopping experiences are predictable, and pretty much the same, whether you’re in Malaysia, Australia, Singapore or London.
If you take on fashion and interested to showcase different, unique and local shopping experiences - you must take a look at Haji Lane by yourself.
I'm sure you will love it!
Walking down Haji Lane, you would probably think you arrived at the wrong place for a fashion experience. The lane is long and narrow. There is the occasional piece of rubbish lying around, there are rickshaws (yes, a pedal powered taxi with a charming, old, toothless man!) and rubbish bins are parked next to tiny, two-stroke vans and motorcycles.
Old shop houses run the length of the shopping lane – some shops have vines growing up the building, with aged, oriental murals flaking off the walls. Some have uber modern glass walls, with brushed, stainless steel fittings and amazingly designed wall patterns. The place is crammed with absolutely unique shops and cafes.
Singapore is a sophisticated, developed, modern and a truly global city. But nearby in Arab Street, you can literally see, feel, smell and taste that Singapore has been a cross roads of international trade and cultural exchange for centuries.
I loved all the vibrant colours, deep textures, exotic smells, the mix of old and new, the signs of oriental and global influence. It was incredible.
Got this at Times book store, Pavilion today, superb cute isn't she? Love her curly hair and the little muffler. *smile*
I have a tremendous Mooncake festival this year!
I'm so tired but still wanna blog this as soon as I've got home, even though it's late at night and my heart is arching because of exhaustiveness. *smile*
In fact Mooncake festival is one of my favorite festive.
I love the full moon, I love the mooncakes, I love the lanterns, I love the candles twinkling in the dark, I love the reunion dinner with family, very much.
But in my memory, I don't have many chances playing with lanterns during my childhood, because I'm the only child at home. It's so weird to play lanterns alone which reminds me of loneliness when I saw others playing with their siblings happily. It's getting even rare to do so as I grown up.
I wish that I would have a Mooncakes festival which fill up with lanterns next year. *smile*
Well, back to my day. 
Look! Taking photos with the winking doggies! Johnny boy & Bean! lolz
I've a date with my lovely Bean early at the morning, as I've promised to bring her for a walk at 1U park. It's such a lovely outing with Johnny and Mika together!
Johnny and Mika!
Johnny Boy is a 6 months old Jack Russell pup, and Mika is a 5 months old Golden Retriever pup. They are sooooo cute and Johnny is well trained to do all sort of tricks & actions. He is definitely qualified to enter the Royal London of Circus at his age, seriously.
Ruo Ing and Bean!
"Hey Johnny..I'm having shots with beauty, wanna join?" said Bean
Lovely Bean Bean and pretty Baby Eve
Ruo Ing and me with Bean, look how enjoy she was! ^^
But Bean has given me a heart attack while on the way back to Young Soon's house. She suddenly fell beside me as if she felt very painful. I don't know what's wrong with her, I could feel every pore on my body prickle and break out into a sickening sweat. I was terrified, luckily she's fine after a few minutes.
I brought her for doctor right after our lunch. Doctor said she might be playing too hard which over her limits. The weather was too hot, imagine an overweight 30++ lady didn't exercise for ages suddenly run for 10 kilometers! Okay, a bit exaggerated but it's quite near to the fact.
It's all my fault. Thank God that she's alright now, anyway I hope her blood test result will be fine tomorrow. *pray hard*
It's noon after we settled down the doggies at Young Soon's house. We headed to PJ SS15 to have the hand made noodles for lunch.
Well, I must said it's one of the most delicious and satisfied lunch ever!
This noodles were absolutely *thumbs up*! (beyond description)
Oh my... I'm even gonna bring mum and dad tomorrow for breakfast here again! So I think you can guess how yummy it is! *slurrpss*
Later have reunion dinner with family at the evening. And catched a movie with a friend after that, we watched "Money not enough 2".
It was so touched, an entertaining yet educational film. My rates will be 9.9 out of 10. Please watch this movie, for sure it will be an Award winning film in Singapore this year.
Mooncake Festival without lanterns and candles is still a perfect day to me. ^^
Good night everybody~
Year 2008 ABRSM Piano Practical results has came out today!
100% passing rates, 50% passed with distinctions! Ah...I am so haaaappy! The highest scores 142 marks, it's really a high distinction, from my 7yo little girl!
It's the first piano examinations to most of them. Tears stream down my face..
It’s as if I’m new teacher again.
As if my first batch of students having their piano exams.
As if a conversation with a 3 year old about Do Re Mi was the coolest thing that happened to me that day.
As if the little faces tucked between the hand drums and hand bells, smiling back at me, fell from the sky like a million dollars and changed my life in an instant.
Sheesshh, I love being a teacher.
Omg... I'm so much behind on updates! But I hope I can manage my time better to blog more. *grin*
I've been to KLpac few weeks ago to attend a course. It's been quite some time since the last time I went here. I was so lucky to see the beautiful ducklings early at the morning! *lovely*
Busy having their breakfast ^^
Whole family ^^
Beautiful isn't she? 
Beautiful scene along KLpac early at the morning~
The course was lots beyond my expectations, and excellent introductions of Dalcroze Method. It's interesting, fun and a very impressive seminar. 
Lesson time*
There's an art exhibition at the basement on that day.
Basement and entrance of KLpac.
Love the interior and environments here very much.
Well done!
My eight yo student has won the 3rd prize at The 2nd MALAYSIAN YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL in her categories.
The first ballet examination results has came out last Wednesday. 100% passing rates, 80% passed with merit and others passed with distinction.
Nothing could be happier to see the good results, thanks to all the hard work from the teachers, and well done all of you!
Looking forward to our First Annual Concert at year end.
Ganbateh everybody! ^^
你知道吗？
天上最美丽的是 星星，
人间最美丽的是 友情。
Thanks to my dear friends who always by my side through all my ups and downs.. (You have no idea how ecstatic I was)
The storms has finally gone..
I absolutely heart all of you.
Love.
So much.
I know it's been a week since my last post. Things have gotten very busy in our little studio and house this last week.
My brain is full of ideas, plan, strategies, schedules. My thoughts are swirling with reminders and to-dos. Time is getting tighter.
But I still have a tremendous week. I hope to jot down every bit of the happy moments, there are fairly normal, it's just part of Jess's life but it's all my precious moments.
In the midst of our daily hustle and bustle, our flurry of daily activities, rushing here and there, we see LIFE. As it is. Steady and continuous. Ongoing and faithful. Unaffected by us.
One of the Sweet Sunday
My beloved cousin sis have visited us on last Sunday. She's doing her third year in dentist and having her holidays now.
Omg my little sis has become prettier and more gorgeous! *Woohoo*
This afternoon we ate some awesome Indonesian food at Bangsar. I love this restaurant, because it's cheap and cheerful kind. They are crowded, and the food is affordable and just excellent.
At Bangsar Village~
Leng met her senior in the market. She's selling some unique and absolutely adorable stickers.
My most favorite Kimchi Soup~ *thumbs up*
Absolutely delicious! 
BEFORE
AFTER
We still have third round after dinner, last shopping at Mid Valley.
Tired but happy~
Sizzling Chicken special~ *yummy*
mummy~
Cute ones~
16 inches delicious Seafood Manhattan pizzas. *yummy~*
And I just love their garden so much~
