So it has been confirmed. I am heading to Perth for my well deserved break. Excitement is in the air with me grinning all the way to the toilet. In all seriousness, this is not just any trip for me. As happy as I am ashamed, this will be my first maiden self paid trip out of Singapore. For 25 years, my trips are always paid by my parents. I won't dare say that I have actually earned money enough to pay for a holiday. The past 6 months with Immortal was not the easiest way to earn money. With inching growth, I have understood the difficulty in making money.
Many at my age have already been paying for baby trips out of Singapore but still, this is a trip from my hard earned money. From carrying cartons up 4 storeys to pushing for a higher taste level, not a cent was easy to come by. At this stage, I find myself growing to understand what life is really about. Can never understand when my dad comments that I have actually grown more matured with this job. Have I never been mature? The one thing I find a change with me is my haughtiness just months back. Taken heed to how the world really is, I have to swallow my pride on many occassions. There is never a shorter way out to learn and earn the respect of people. No matter what you have created for yourself in the past, it is back to square one with a new employer. Proving yourself and capabilities, not as easy as attending classes of a unit. It takes patience and sacrificing if not something, everything.
Leaving on a jet plane, not first class but in class of my own and knowing my friends are just as excited as I am.
Thank you to all my friends always being there for me. I will always be there for you, and that is a promise I will not retract.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Monday, April 02, 2007
Fashionista
Lights, camera, pose! The much anticipated Singapore Fashion Festival
finally came to an end. Nights of soiree and runway strutting still
etched into my memory. Spiralling on the beauty of the models and the
clothes that held tightly onto international standards make me just
want to do it altogether one more time. Now, for the low down on the 4
runway spectacle.
alldressedup
Nothing can beat Sven
Tan’s Autumn/Winter collection. Who said that autumn is generally
depicted by hues of what the season brings? This collection came across
as fun and dynamic. After winning 2005 Singapore Young designer award,
her collection was all bought over by Fashion socialite Tina Tan Leo.
After her intern at Milan for 1 year, this girl came back with a
vengeance and showed that Singapore designers has the X-factor long ago
though to only be found in European labels.
More fun than
ever, the whole look was based on stripes of varying colours. One piece
dresses coupled with over-sized jackets, it was the best amalgam of
London’s hottest fashion craze.
Choreography was tight with
models exuding fun variables on their faces. The first track was
however the most appropriate. Funky!
Runway Rating: 4.5/5
The Link
A last minute invitation from Stanley told me that this was definitely not a pre-arranged line up on the organisers list. The reception at this runway show was ess
than a normal socialite crowd expected from an event held by The Link
boutique. After all, the only people remotely capable of owning even a
handbag from there must be of a certain social class. Not that I am
even close to owning something from them, but I am just gad being able
to share in their latest collection.
The attendance lingered at
80%, reason was a concurrent social event at The Fullerton Hotel. A
charity ball in benefit for children suffering from cancer.
The
4 major brands from The Link, was brought to light. They were all fresh
from the runway show in Paris. How exciting is that?Etro had a few pieces of menswear with Roberto Cavalli showing off dresses that were more avant garde
and dramatic. The clothes were less memorable than the previous but I
guess it was a show with loose pieces and trying to tie them together
was not the easiest thing.
Runway Rating: 4/5
TAFf
All
hail Singapore designers! A show in bid to celebrate the passion and
camaraderie of Singapore designers. From Frederick Lee to LeslieChia, the show was all red and happy. Choreography was starkly different from al the shows that I have seen. It was how should put it, unorthodox. They had models making a grand entrance on Vespas
and the whole collection presented all in the eyes of the audience at a
go. I still say a yes to the show. There were even screaming fans when
the designers strutted the runway.Junita Simons was seen in the most dramatic dress by Frederick.
Runway Rating: 4/5
Woods & Woods
As excited as I was, the show was less than expected. From my previous
experience, Jonathan’s shows are usually crisp and interesting. This
time, it was interesting but CANNOT SEE!
The setting was in black, with a DJ right at the centre, back of the runway. Playing the
hip tunes of club music, the only source of light came from a spotter.
Audiences at the back end were not able to see what was going on. Thank
goodness I was still seated on the 4th row and was able to make up what
was happening. The whole thing must have looked damn good on TV. But
don’t think it works with a live audience. His designs and tailoring
were still as sharp and interesting as ever. The only drawback was how
the show was put together. Not forgetting that I waited 1 and a half
hours before I was seated. Nightmare!
Runway Rating: 3/5
finally came to an end. Nights of soiree and runway strutting still
etched into my memory. Spiralling on the beauty of the models and the
clothes that held tightly onto international standards make me just
want to do it altogether one more time. Now, for the low down on the 4
runway spectacle.
alldressedup
Nothing can beat Sven
Tan’s Autumn/Winter collection. Who said that autumn is generally
depicted by hues of what the season brings? This collection came across
as fun and dynamic. After winning 2005 Singapore Young designer award,
her collection was all bought over by Fashion socialite Tina Tan Leo.
After her intern at Milan for 1 year, this girl came back with a
vengeance and showed that Singapore designers has the X-factor long ago
though to only be found in European labels.
More fun than
ever, the whole look was based on stripes of varying colours. One piece
dresses coupled with over-sized jackets, it was the best amalgam of
London’s hottest fashion craze.
Choreography was tight with
models exuding fun variables on their faces. The first track was
however the most appropriate. Funky!
Runway Rating: 4.5/5
The Link
A last minute invitation from Stanley told me that this was definitely not a pre-arranged line up on the organisers list. The reception at this runway show was ess
than a normal socialite crowd expected from an event held by The Link
boutique. After all, the only people remotely capable of owning even a
handbag from there must be of a certain social class. Not that I am
even close to owning something from them, but I am just gad being able
to share in their latest collection.
The attendance lingered at
80%, reason was a concurrent social event at The Fullerton Hotel. A
charity ball in benefit for children suffering from cancer.
The
4 major brands from The Link, was brought to light. They were all fresh
from the runway show in Paris. How exciting is that?Etro had a few pieces of menswear with Roberto Cavalli showing off dresses that were more avant garde
and dramatic. The clothes were less memorable than the previous but I
guess it was a show with loose pieces and trying to tie them together
was not the easiest thing.
Runway Rating: 4/5
TAFf
All
hail Singapore designers! A show in bid to celebrate the passion and
camaraderie of Singapore designers. From Frederick Lee to LeslieChia, the show was all red and happy. Choreography was starkly different from al the shows that I have seen. It was how should put it, unorthodox. They had models making a grand entrance on Vespas
and the whole collection presented all in the eyes of the audience at a
go. I still say a yes to the show. There were even screaming fans when
the designers strutted the runway.Junita Simons was seen in the most dramatic dress by Frederick.
Runway Rating: 4/5
Woods & Woods
As excited as I was, the show was less than expected. From my previous
experience, Jonathan’s shows are usually crisp and interesting. This
time, it was interesting but CANNOT SEE!
The setting was in black, with a DJ right at the centre, back of the runway. Playing the
hip tunes of club music, the only source of light came from a spotter.
Audiences at the back end were not able to see what was going on. Thank
goodness I was still seated on the 4th row and was able to make up what
was happening. The whole thing must have looked damn good on TV. But
don’t think it works with a live audience. His designs and tailoring
were still as sharp and interesting as ever. The only drawback was how
the show was put together. Not forgetting that I waited 1 and a half
hours before I was seated. Nightmare!
Runway Rating: 3/5
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