A well deserved farewell and short trip over the weekend! :)

 It's the favourite time of the week again, Friday! =)

 Fooling around in the office, coincidentally we have the same color combination for the day =p

It was close to CNY 2014, and to taiwanese, they need to have a  尾牙to celebrate the end of a year and thanking everyone for a hard year at work. So our dear taiwanese colleagues gave a treat to a sumptuous dinner. I recommended the following restaurant:

Tian Tian Seafood

239 Outram Road 

Singapore 169042

 As it's near to CNY, how can we not have Lou Hei! =D

 YUM SENG!!

 Drunken Prawns!
They are sssooo fresh that we couldn't stop at just 1!! =D

 Bamboo Clams in Garlic!
One of my ultimate fave dish. Hard to find in SG restaurants already and they are rather expensive. $10 each but all worth it! I'm in heaven!!

 Coffee Spare Ribs

 Steamed Soon Hock Fish.
Another must have! 

 Gong Bao Tian Ji!

These are some of our dishes! Been patronizing this place since young, the restaurant is really nice even though it's just a normal zi char shophouse.. If you are only there the first time, try giving them your budget and ask them plan for you a menu! Oh, not forgetting, they are famous for their Steamboats too! The seafood here are ssoo fresh and finger licking good! Trust me, it's all worth the money! =D 

 We celebrated the birthday of Jeff with a surprise cake and mad loud sing along session haha! The kind lady boss allows us to celebrate and provide us with all utensils too! Thanks auntie!

Yummylicious Chocolate Banana Cake!

It was also the dear farewell dinner treat to our dear interns from TP and Aileen, one of our korean colleagues :) To my dear interns, thank you for all the time and dedicated hard work you two have given for us throughout the past 5 months! We hope you guys have learnt something as well and all the best for your future :) And to aileen, you are a dear, a gem! Glad to have known you through work. Can't wait to visit you in December =D

After that some of us headed our way to Customs and carry on with our little planned short trip for Aileen! :) This girl is brave to visit Malacca and Batam alone! As crazy as I do! hhahaha =D We went Kota Tinggi, an hour ride place from JB. A friend of 2 of my colleagues were there waiting for us.

Me: ' Aei, 6 of us leh..how your friend fetch us JH?'

JH: 'Don't worry, his car huge enough.'

Me: 'Huh, you sure anot! We all not very thin leh hahahahah!'

JH: 'Yes, its Q7!'

Me: 'Huh? Simi Q7?'

(We were rushing to and past customs actually)

JH: 'Aiyo,  Q7 lah! Your fave car brand! Reach you will know la!'

Me: 'Okok.'

Half blurred and tired me said ok, and we went on. Ended up OH, its Audi Q7! Really Bur sotong me! Still claim I like Audi yet I don't know hahahahah! Really love SUVs/MPVs. It's a smooth ride back to Kota Tinggi and we had a homestay (car owner's former home). Almost all of us slept throughout the ride to KT, except Tammy =x

Before we headed to homestay, we grabbed some Lok Lok =)

Slept at 2am! Had to get up at 8am which was tough =( And off we headed for the famous KT Bah Kut Teh.

While waiting for seats :)

How we squeezed 8 adults in a 7 seater car! hahah! Perks of SUV/MPV, SUNROOF!! yipee! =D

Happy us heading for waterfall! =D

The highest point we can go! :)

You just simply gotta thank Mother Nature for the awesome sights and tranquillity! 

Pardon my tired face! :)

Most of them headed for the water happily! Sadly, I had aunt flo visiting so I had to give it a miss :(

Ahh, nature's massage!

Isn't nature so beautiful! :)

Hahaha, that's the car owner and a dear friend of our colleagues! Thanks for being such a great host, Tok! :)

Time for the Slides! =D

Hahahahahahahaha, this is mad hilarious!

Love all those happy faces =D We headed back homestay, showered and rest awhile before we continued on. 

Met alot of their other friends in KT and man you so gotta love Malaysia. All the nonstop eating and walking and playing, we were so tired at the end, leaving malaysia only at 1130pm but it's all so worth it! Thanks guys for being such awesome hosts! We shall meet again Next Sunday for CNY =D

Till then,
Cheers!

Sun Ray Cafe

After a day of weekend work, it's always good to treat yourself to some brunch goodness to replenish all that energy! Wanted to try Lola's Cafe but it was fully booked, no luck this time :( However, seeing that their coffee beans were from Dutch Colony Co. and I'm so in need of a caffeine boost, we decided to order takeaway! 

Me enjoying my flat white! I have to say, barista plays a huge part in making a good cuppa coffee, aside from great beans! Mine came with acidic note that were alittle too much for me to bear.

Outfit: Lace Top from Agneselle

Tweed Peplum Skirt from Topshop

Bag from Longchamp

Accessories: Raybans, Banana Republic, Swarovski & CCSkye

We decided to give Sun Ray Cafe a try, which was a 5min drive away from Lola's! Apparently, it's on the same stretch as The Coffee Daily as well! :)

Sun Ray Cafe

79 Brighton Crescent

Singapore 559218

Maybe it's my luck, spotted local Fashion Designer working here, Keith Png! :) Too shy to ask for a photo together hee! 

Sun Ray Cafe is a pet friendly cafe! The mixture of furniture gives a wooden holiday vibe :) They host Barista Classes too if you're interested!

Our Latte and Mocha!

A must whenever it appears in the menu! Truffle Fries! Apparently, theirs is alittle too bland and soft imo! :(

American Breakfast: A normal breakfast set in any cafe, theirs was only mediocre.

Lamb Shank: Could have been better if they had braised it even longer! 

Overall, I would say this cafe is a plus point when they had half the store catered to people who bring along their pets! But if you were looking for a brunch place, I would say it was only mediocre! This wouldn't really be the first choice in my cafe list! 
On a side note, it's 12 more days to CNY! Really excited for the much needed short break and catching up with friends and families!

Cheers!

Anthesis - Robertson Quay

Hi there Everyone,

It's been awhile since I last blog. Shall start 2014 by introducing my favourite past-time. Cafe hopping :) Brunch during the weekends is one of my relaxing moments from all the stress at work. Did a little random outfits shoot with my friend a.k.a. photographer! These are just some of the shots! Trying to catch the wavy feel of my maxi skirt and mine, the wind is awesome that morning =D

Outfit: Crop Top from Love Kaisy

Maxi Skirt from TVD

Bag from Zara

Accessories from SF, Tiffany&Co, Mauboussin, Hermes

After done with the 'shoot', we headed our way to seek out this cafe that I happen to come across online! It was listed as one of the 7 cafes that people must try in 2014 =D

Anthesis 

86 Robertson Quay 

#01-01

Singapore 238245

The boss gave a short introduction to the cafe! Anthesis was barely 5 months old and for being a new player in the market, I will say that they have manage the whole place well! I was introduced to the various desserts and some of them were really tempting! It was a pity our tummies are so full!! Thanks for the warm hospitality! =D

The cafe gives me a warmth feeling as I step in, with metal chairs and wooden tables to give that rustic vibe without losing its elegance. We ordered Truffle Fries, Colossal breakfast with Choice of 3 breads from their bakery and Banana Brioche. Truffle fries has been one of my fave and I'm particular about it. Surprisingly to say, Anthesis's truffle fries is comparable to Symmetry! Yet another score to a new found place for my lovely truffle fries! :) Colossal breakfast was huge! A mixture of ham, bacon, salad, sausage with poached egg, minced beef with a sunny side-up and the 3 breads of choice. Rather huge that we couldn't finish and a need to abstain from beef, I only tried the rest. But overall, we agreed it's worth the price! Banana Brioche  was my main. I always have a 'jelat' feel with desserts-like mains, however this came as a surprise. The generous serving of Fresh Cream, caramelized fruits and toast is so heavenly! Practically the first time ever that I finished the whole plate! Yums! =D

Apparently, my photographer randomly said, Come let's go take a few more shots! I laughed literally but went along with it hee! 

After fooling around against the gorgeous backdrop of Robertson Bridge, we headed to Pasarbella Market for my fave coffee! We were quite the coffee lovers so I intro my photographer to Dutch Colony Coffee Co.!

And again, my photographer said You have 2 new props and a nice backdrop that could totally fit into another nice feel shot! And so, we snapped away with our phones again! haha! =D

My score was the bouquet of Lavenders. It smells heavenly!

Ending on with a selfie shot! =D Spot my new RayBans Wayfarers! Always shun from this design cause I don't think it suits me. Thanks for the gift! =)

Cheers!

Drips Bakery Cafe

A Drip of This and a Little of That:

Today's Cafe Haunts is :

Drips Bakery Cafe

82 Tiong Poh Road, #01-05

Decked in AforArcade Romper

Raspberry Tart

Macadamia Tart

Flat White

Mocha

Homemade Focaccia with Ham and Cheese Sandwhich 

Overall Verdict: 9/10

Comments: Situated in a cosy quiet corner of Tiong Bahru Estates, this cafe is not new to most of us. The ambience and decorations of the store brings a relaxing vibe to the whole experience. What greets you as you step in is the alluring display of the pastries and cakes, followed by the coffee corner! Love the aroma of coffee everywhere:) We love the tarts, especially the macadamia tart. It's really irresistible and once you start the first bite, you won't want to stop if you are a macadamia nuts lover! =D I'm impressed at the Focaccia Sandwhich as it was all handmade from scratch. The bread is fragrantly baked with loads of herbs and cherry tomatos. It goes so well with ham and cheese; together with the fresh salad that accompanies with it. I'm salivating now as I penned this entry down. The coffee was average, but the food sure cover that up! I would highly recommend people to try them out! You won't regret for sure! :)

Till then,

Felicia

Soho Coffee

Hello everyone!:)

I decided to pen down some of the cafes haunts that I have been to since the past :) To start, it's SOHO Coffee!

SOHO COFFEE

36 Armenian Street

Here's my outfit. Decided to pair up soothing pastel colors and trying out different mixtures of textures and patterns! Paired up Zara's Nautical Stripes Shirt with LoveBonito's White Lace Skirt. Kept the whole outfit simple with black accessories =D

We decided to order a main and dessert, coupled with coffee of course! :)

Hazelnut Chocolate Cake

Big L Breakfast with Honey Baked Ham

Flat White

Mocha

Overall Verdict: 6.5/10
Comments: Coffee were so-so. Usually I enjoyed my coffee without any sugar added. However, the flat white is underextracted, thus I added the sugar to counter the acidity from the under extraction of the coffee beans. The breakfast set was normal; however the tomato could be grilled further with some rosemary and less pepper for my eggs would be great! Hazelnut Choc Cake was a little disappointing as there's no texture from the hazelnut layer as you would taste from other Hazelnut cakes. All in all, the ambience was cosy and small, I could drift myself away in time over there for a read over maybe other drinks! :)

Cheers,
Felicia

My 1st Personalized Trove.

Hi Everyone!
Remember the new concept that I introduced for VanityTrove the previous round? I gave my profile a shot at www.vanitytrove.com and got hold of a box of my 1st Personalized trove! I have to say, choosing the products you received beforehand is a different feeling compared to receiving a box of random surprises monthly.
Now, it's time to unveil my trove :)

The brand new facelift of VanityTrove! Love the simple contemporary feel of this trove design.

Every personalized trove comes with a special greeting from Victoria of VT! :)

So as I completed my profile, I began choosing my 6 samples to my desire. I have dry skin so mostly I aim at products that target to giving my ample hydration! :)

My Beauty Diary 2-Step Asia Brightening Pack.
This brand is not new to most of us ladies! Decided to give this a try as all these while, I have been only using the normal 1 step masks from My Beauty Diary. It helps to brighten our skin and reduce any discoloration of our skin with the richness of Pearl Barley Essence and Liquorice! 

Zao Compact Powder.
It works as a finishing powder to set your makeup in place. It's 100% organic and natural, giving your face a mattifying smooth silky finish! 

DrGL Collagen Essence.
The highly rave brand among the skincare industry is the skincare range by our local Dr Georgia Lee! Her products suit even for the most sensitive skin. This collagen essence helps provide ample hydration that penetrates deep into the skin and locks down the moisture beyond our skin's surface.

Vichy Normaderm Tri-Activ Anti-Imperfection Hydration Cream.
This brand is also familiar to most of us ladies. Recommended by dermatologists as well, Vichy products are great to be added into our daily skincare regime. This hydration cream works by treating imperfections, providing 24hr hydration and leaving skin a long-lasting matte finish.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel.
An award-winning product, this water gel aims to restore moisture levels by more than 200%; providing not only immediate replenishment but also up to 12hrs, leaving skin a healthy glow all day!

Essential Rich Premier Shampoo.
Essential Shampoo range is a great choice for frizzly hair. This shampoo provides a hydration formula to penetrate deep into the roots and tips of your hair, which helps to detangle your hair with less breakage. Overall, it leaves hair a healthy shine!

Astalift Jelly Aquarysta.
This product is an awesome rave! With its unique Jelly texture, its nanotechnology helps to enhance skin's moisture retention ability and maintain optimal levels of moisture in skin. It's lightweight and non greasy, easily absorbed deeply into our skin. This product has replaced my current moisturizer at the moment! 

Yup so basically this sums up the products I chose for myself in my very own 1st personalized trove! Why not give it a try and have some fun picking up some skincare products to try and you might just find a surprise product that you can't live without! :)

Till then!

Beauty Surprise in a Brand New Facelift!

Hi guys! 

I know its been awhile since I last updated. Today, I would like to share and update you guys about VanityTrove. As most of you have known, I have been a subscriber to this Beauty Box since it was first introduced. I love receiving a box of beauty surprises monthly, I mean which girl won't right? :) 

I have witnessed changes in VT from the start till now. Every month the box was personally couriered to your doorstep nicely wrapped to prevent damage to the box. What greets you upon unveiling is VT's very own mini magazine filled with essential juicy information on the products for the month as well as some latest trends in fashion and beauty. Not forgetting, there's also awesome deals attached within the magazine in form of coupons in case any of you ladies wish to make a purchase after trying out the products! 

If you have been a subscriber of VT, you would have known of their newly revamped website www.vanitytrove.com ! This website allows you to keep your own beauty profile and sharing information among the whole VT community about the latest beauty and fashion news. Today I would like to introduce a new concept they have been working on.

Introducing ALL NEW Customizable VanityTrove!

VanityTrove recommends the products BEST SUITED for you based on your Beauty Profile and Preferences.
You are then able to PICK AND CHOOSE your beauty samples from a wide array of beauty samples selection to go into your PERSONALISED trove.

You will then receive this exciting trove of self-picked goodness within 7 working days.
To ensure your beauty discovery is a smooth-sailing one, let’s follow through these simple steps below.To start you off, complete Beauty Profile to see some recommended products suited for you! 

Head on to: http://bit.ly/10AKDzc

You will be prompted to fill up your Beauty Profile by answering a few simple questions

Next, want to be the first to try out products you have been lemming for so long? Add them to Wishlist, Like the Brand and the Product. This helps to unlock more samples for you, you will then be able to pick these samples when they are released!

Tell us more in depth of what you feel about all the products you have used by Adding them to your Beauty Table and Write a Review. Cos we hope to help you relive the moment and deliver the same pleasant experience again!

HEADS UP!  VanityTrove will be introducing new phase of beauty discovery whereby you will be plugged into the latest happenings of people you follow on VanityTrove. Read up on their latest reviews, brand likes and product likes, products they wish for.  Be sure to also follow people of your interest to know what is up with their beauty regime! It will be just like Facebook but for Beauty.

So why not give VT a try today? Treat yourself to a box of beauty surprises today! 
Have fun personalizing guys! :)