Starting Today,

Another update because we'll be launching a new collection tonight, albeit it being a super mini one with 2 manufactured designs! More on that later, here's a super backdated update of my last week in SG!

Met up with WH & Joy for dimsum and I've been wanting to try Royal China at Raffles Hotel, so we made a booking days before (& they were really packed! Only managed to get a slot at 1PM)!

I guess we over ordered again, ahha! I mean, look at the amount of food for three! & both Joy & I were quite small eaters, so we kept shoving all the food to WH! :P

Custard bun, which IMO isn't that good. Still searching for awesome ones in SG, any recommendations?

Bill came up to about $26 per pax? I guess it's quite worth it considering it's in a 5-star hotel and we ordered quite a bit. The rest of the dimsum are pretty good too! So if you're looking for somewhere nice to bring your partners for a dim sum treat, you could always try Royal China!

& then we went off searching for a place to exchange gifts! (Yes I know I'm still blogging about my Christmas week :x)

WH & Joy! He's the man behind SIX&TWELVE's outdoor shoots! Heehee, gotta thank him for always running up and down with me, and to search for good places to shoot! :)

Joy & I, one of my bestf too! :)

& an impromptu trip to wine bar at night to open 2 bottles. For 6 people? It was crazy. & we didn't even manage to get chops for Phuture/Zouk cos it was full-house at like 1030PM? But at the same time, we were pretty sick of all the shoving and pushing in the club, so we decided to stay outside and chill~

which was really fun as well!

My all time fav. vodka. I don't even like vodka to begin with! But this was really nice. I think we got the apple one this time round? Or did we stick to Kiwi? I can't really remember, but it still taste awesome! Even my guy friends like them!

Best best friend and brother I have, always keeping a lookout for me and I know I'll always have his back. :)

Gotta do a blogpost about us in future hahaha!

& then on NYE, we headed over to MBS for a small gathering! Mel & I initially said no alcohol cos we were so sick of it, but when we saw the balcony, our eyes lit up and we were like, this is a good place for drinking!!!

We didn't want to drink at first 'cos over at Hard Rock during Xmas, the boys poured alcohol and wine all over the carpet and bed, and there was puke in BOTH toilets, which made it a really unpleasant day. But all in the name of fun! :)

So we got the guys to bring alcohol eventually. HAHA!

I mean look, this is the balcony!

How not to make full use of it right? :D

I asked JS & Colin over, Dan was supposed to come but he was stuck outside I think, cos of the super bad traffic over at the Marina area. & he couldn't get a cab. Bummer!

I love having all my friends around to gather together! & that goes the same for Mel, which explains why we're always mixing out friends and getting them to hang out together. & it wasn't even awkward! :)

We found this die in the drawer and made use of it. It's like the fastest drinking game, all you have to do it to toss the die, and u drink accordingly. Guess what Colin's was?

BOTTOMS UP! HAHA!

Everyone burst out laughing when they saw it!

It was nearing 12AM and we all grabbed something because we need to "tah" (bottoms up, drink everything) whatever we're holding. & look at what Shermaine got! HAHA, epic fail!

The smarter ones with smaller water bottles :P

& we caught fireworks at the lift lobby area!

Overall a fun night despite the little hiccups. Glad so many people turned up, an awesome start to the new year. :)

OH & I met up with my darling girl on the 30th!! Just before new year's eve and before I fly off on the 2nd!

Met up at Bugis and I suggested Ma Maison so off we went! Luckily there wasn't a queue b/c we were quite early for lunch. There usually will be a super long queue that extends all the way out to the entrance of the restaurant so if you wanna have a meal here, come early! I don't know if they take reservations, but you can always try calling. They have branches at Central and Millenia Walk if I'm not wrong :)

This mountain tortoise was so amazed by the interior she kept asking me to take photos of her haha!

Some shots together :)

I asked if she's tried this before, and she was like no!! So we ordered it and she was so amazed by it la, hahahaha so cute!

Heehee my pretty girl! :)

We caught up quite a bit, chatted about everything under the sun and kept her updated about my personal life, heehee. Glad to have found a friend in her, not just working together b/c of the business.

<3 <3 <3

Here's the preview for the upcoming collection!

Love this banner! :)

We've got 2 manufactured basics in this collection, one being the Color-block Pocket Tee shown below!

Comes in 4 awesome colors, another one's up there on the banner!

- In White/Electric Blue, Burnt Orange/Black, Emerald/Black & Blush/Grey

All new combinations of colors that we're trying! Hope you girls love them 'cos they're so bright and cheery, perfect for school!

& here's the One Shoulder Loop Basic in 4 colors as well!

- Burnt Orange, White, Emerald & Black

This collection is more like a back-to-school basics collection for you girls to stock up on your basic wear after buying so many dressy clothes for the festive seasons in the past month! :)

Will be launching this tonight, at 7PM! :D

What I love.

I love being with people. Happy, giggly people. That's when I think of nothing worrying or sad, & just enjoy myself at that moment.

I love pink, and kisses. & hugs. I think they're very important. They bring people closer, & I love affection.

I just want to be happy. Being happy can be very easy. Drinking bubble tea makes me happy. Walking to school alone makes me happy. Skyping with my friends in Singapore makes me happy. Whatsapping my mom and smiling to the phone makes me happy.

I love to laugh. I love hearing people laugh. The kinda "HA HA HA" laugh. The kinda laugh that makes you bend over and makes your stomach hurts. It's important, it keeps us happy.

I always need to be alone. I am perfectly fine with eating alone, going shopping alone, buying groceries alone, being in Starbucks alone. I love spending time with myself. But I never feel lonely. We don't need people around us all the time, to make us feel less empty.

I love buying things. I buy all sorts of things, happy things. I buy pots & pans, I buy aromatic candles, I buy clothes all the time, & shoes too. I buy baking needs, I buy cute cups and tumblers, I buy lots of body lotions and sunscreen. I love buying things for my loved ones. I love the priceless expression they get when it's something they want or like. I'd love to be Santa Claus one Xmas.

I love gatherings, love seeing old faces. That's when all the familiarity comes in. People may change, but the way they communicate with you, stays the same. Y'know how that feels? Looking at someone who don't look the same 12 years ago, but they sound exactly like what you 've known them to.

I love looking up at the sky, and just staring at it. I'd love to get closer to it, that's when I feel closer to you. I'd love to know how Heaven feels like, how it's like to view the world from up there. Most importantly, I'd love to look down smiling from seeing a happy world.

I love boys. The kind who could do cute things to protect you or make you feel safe. The kind who would smile while talking and then look you in the eyes. The kind who puts in effort in getting you a gift he knows you'll like, even when it would embarrass them a little bit. I loved a boy.

I think, that nothing's more important than being healthy, safe and happy. Nothing should or could override these priorities. These are what I live by, & it's my responsibility to be healthy, safe, and happy.

Glitz & Glamour

You know how some friends always enter & leave your life, and you wonder if there's anything wrong with you that makes them leave so easily? & then there'll be a handful of people who will always be with you, stand on your side, listen to you for a long crazy period of time that makes you feel like "hey I'm a good person after-all" and you know how they'll definitely be your bridesmaid or help you out when it's time for you to get married?

Mel is definitely one of these people in my life. She's been my best friend since forever and we've grown closer this summer holidays and I really thank God for her. She's like the sibling I've never had, and always there for me. I can tell her everything, knowing that she won't judge. I can feel that she's truly happy for me and some words that she say will always be etched in my heart.

She's the only friend who will call me at random times of the day and ask me out at the very last minute, knowing that I'll be game for whatever she wants to do. She never fails to call or text every Wed & Fri and it's funny how we can do stupid things twice every week without feeling bored. Maybe it's because we're the only two who are super duper free for the holidays, without any work or r/s commitments.

I knew her through our CCA in JC days and believe it or not, we were from soccer, HAHA! It's funny how we grew closer and always bending over from laughter whenever we're out. But hey we can talk serious too. & I'm so so glad I found a soulmate in her. She can relate to everything I say & feel, and we go through almost the same things in life & in r/s it surprises me somehow.

She's my crazy shopping partner, my partner in crime haha! We always shop like mad when we're together, trust me you won't believe it. We'll always end the day with:

Mel: ESTHER! See la you always make me buy so much! Never going shopping with you!

Me: MEL! Stop asking me to buy buy buy, you need to say NO to me at times!

This summer holidays, tons of bad and happy stuff happened all at one go, & I'm just so glad that Mel often tell me things that are from the bottom of my heart. It's like she's reminding me what I truly felt and think, giving me some reassurance that I'm not alone.

One conversation that left a deep impact on me goes like this:

"I've been smiling so much to myself it's getting disgusting! HHAA how do I stop this!!"

" I won't tell you how to even if I know, because I want you to stay happy like this."

Such a sweetheart. <3

Heehee, love you mellypoots! :)

& of course, there're my other girls whom I know I can always count on. You know how sometimes in a small clique, you'll be closer to one but when together, you'll always feel the love & warmth? :)

We're all from soccer and it's random how we even formed a "clique". We call ourselves the Beanies cos we always head over to Coffee Bean to study during the June holidays, HAHA! What a silly name, but we've been using it for 6 years & counting.

We're all so different in our own ways, but it's awesome how we could stick together despite it all. I'm glad God brought you girls back to me, and I just wanna say that I treasure this friendship so so much I won't ever think of giving it up for anything else in the world.

At the end of the day, I'll count my blessings and whisper my thanks to someone up there for bringing these angels to me. :)

xoxo

PREVIEW FOR THE UPCOMING COLLECTION!

Shoot in my favourite hotel! This was taken during the xmas period 'cos I've got a 2 day stay at the hotel and have nothing to do on the 2nd day, so I thought I'll get the girls over for a shoot!

Was praying hard that the weather will be merciful on us, but it started to rain after a while.. So most of the shots are taken indoors.

Love them tho! Hope it'll be a refreshing look for you girls!

Cutout Bodycon Dress in Navy on Shuhua.

Accentuates your curves (va-va-voom!), even my girlfriends were full of praises for it!

Material is the hot fav that all of you girls were raving about, I shall call it the ITY fabric (the same name my supplier & I have been using). Used this for the 3/4 raglan top, Two Tone Scalloped Collar Dress, 3/4 skater girl dress and so on!

In beige on Chante!

& here's how the back looks like. Isn't it awesome?

Keep it for V-day or for CNY, works both ways!

Ripped Slouchy Top that's awesome for lazy days!

Love the details! Only available in one color tho.

Striped Knit Skirt in Black

Material is so thick & fab, I love it a lot and my friends have been wanting to keep it as well!!

In very limited quantities tho.

& in Forest on Shuhua. It's so simple to match with, just a basic top and you'll be good to go! Fuss free and yet dressy enough!

Had demands for me to bring back the Candy Stripes Knit Top but my supplier couldn't get it anymore, so here's a similar version in 2 colors!

In White/Orange and Navy/Mustard

Could be worn as a tunic for petite girls, otherwise we recommend it to be worn over shorts or leggings for the taller ones! :)

It's quite a big collection & I hope you girls love it as much as I do!

Have a great week ahead, embrace Monday!! :D