Saturday, June 26, 2010

Outing with Siaokias

Wishing Chee How a Happy Happy Birthday!
May you be full of crap as every hour passes by & stay happy!



Finally got a chance to meet some of my polymates. 11 of us went for dinner at Two Chefs which is located at Commonwealth and ordered a total of 8 dishes including the famous, yummy Butter Pork Ribs!



For dessert, we headed over to Jalan Serene for Ice Cream at Island Creamery. I ordered Nutella and the ice cream was not the best i've tasted. I prefer Ice Cream from Tom's Palette (Shaw Leisure Gallery) and its Rum & Raisin is LOVE!! P/s: I love the Thai Food in Shaw Leisure Gallery too!

Alright, let's meet my polymates. Some pictures we took during the gathering:




And lastly a group photo before we headed home.



And so I thought i will survive this week with no purchases but it was payday and Gmarket is tempting (pictures credit to respective shops):

Lilypirates - Tinkerbell dress in Mist Grey
This is not a must have but i really love the colour and mesh at the bottom. So sweet and pretty!




Melissa2ks - Pinkish Nude Ballet Flats (Sz 39)
I love purchasing shoes from Mel! And I've recommended a few of my ex-colleagues to get shoes from her too. It was good to know that we have a common friend =)



Gmarket - Miu Miu Inspired Bag in Pastel Gold
I've always wanted this Miu Miu inspired bag in Pink but it was out of stock. When my colleague showed me the same bag in Pastel Gold which she purchased from Gmarket, i knew i MUST have it.
The quality is LUXE and it looks like a branded bag. The colour is unique & looks really good when pair it with Jeans.

My parcel was delivered by DPEX and it arrived 1 day after the seller mailed it out. It's so fast!



My bag and top came in the box above. They even provide a dust bag.



The bag is really lovely and it has a tag as shown below. The product is imported from Korea! =)
Colour is really unique too! Definitely worth the purchase!





 Shirring Wing Sleeve in Emerald
Material used is really comfortable & soft. Colour is pretty too! Definitely worth the price. =) I am so in love with it, i wanted it in all COLOURS!



3 Earrings
Out of the 3, i prefer the 2nd one. The rest aren't as pretty as shown on pictures. =( But overall, I love them all! ♥



 Picture i took. Plastic Pearl is in white.



 Seller's picture:







Hope everyone have a goody weekend as mine has just started. No more Mondays Blue! =)

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Goodbye is just another new beginning

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Tuesday marks the end of my journey with my previous company. I miss all my lovely colleagues! I miss all the craps & online shopping with Ah Wan. But i will sure drop by to the office if there's any 8pm launch! =)



So sweet & thankful of my colleagues to treat me to HANS, buy me cards & gifts.



This is definitely my favourite, Marcella from Puff-accessories. I Love Claydolls! Puff-accessories have very pretty earrings & necklaces but they are expensive.



So before i completely leave the office. I took memorable pictures with my lovers!




And a group photo before Brian & Chee How (lightly) hug me! *giggle*



Lastly, to celebrate the end of this journey Mr Bf brought me to M Hotel for The Buffet - Steamboat (My favourite!!) I love the many variety of soups, desserts & everything! Thank U, Mr BF! ♥



So, what did i buy this week? (pictures credit to respective blogshops)

Joined a spree by Feedyourcloset for this lovely puffed denim shirt! The seller said that the quality is good & I am mad crazy about puffed sleeve items! It only costs a total of S$16.50!




Hollyhoque - Joined BO for Butterfly Aflutter Kimono Top & Lace Trim Button Front Dress. Both in Navy! I ♥ Navy! But i paid for everything only to realise that it's available for purchase at sgflea or tempomart!  Now i have to wait till August for it to arrive. =(



Last but not least, I bought AE Chiffon dress in Navy (again) from a seller from tempomart. She claimed that it's BN with no defects/perfume smell & i've opted for registered postage. Hope to receive it soon & in perfect condition! Oh ya, it's only $22.24 with registered mail.



Well, the grass is greener at the other side not because there's more shit but there's more Sunshine & happiness =) Goodbye is just a brand new beginning!

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Chapter C stands for Chicadale

Advertisement & Review

Neat, systematic and user friendly. These are the words that are used to describe Chicadale's website.
It's basically an e-commerce website with no hassle to create and login to account, and invoices are auto-generated for the collections.

They regularly updates "Available items" for easy viewing and references. You may even track your parcel at "Parcel Tracking" regardless whether you've opted for normal or registered postage.
And (from my shopping experience) I am surprised that they update it almost immediately and promptly.



What really differentiate Chicadale from the many competitors are they make an effort to provide self collection and mass meet up, items are affordable and all prices include normal postage with COP (Certificate of Posting).

And like what all customers prefer, they have facebook and twitter which we can get immediate attention & reply. They also offer exclusive preview, discounts & updates to all mailing listees!



So what did i get from Chicadale?

If you were just like me, is hunting for a pencil or high waisted skirt for work and have never-ending reasons not to purchase from brick & mortar stores, or is bored with all the simple designs. This is what i have for YOU:

Chicadale -  High Waisted Peplum Skirt

The material is definitely comparable to what you can find outside. It is made of thick quality cotton (does not fur) & is non-stretchable. There's no back slit but it does not restrict movements, in fact i can even run in it.



The peplum design will not emphasize or makes your hips look wider. Instead, it adds a touch of uniqueness to a simple high waisted skirt. Did I mention that the 2 vertical lines (as shown on picture) will actually makes you look slimmer?



Featuring hidden zip at back (no smocked back! yeah!!) for easy wearing. The zip is not smooth but no major problem in zipping. Front and back design is the same except that the back does not have any vertical lines.

Length of 19" is just right for my height at 166cm and skirt falls 3" above my knee. The fit is good although there are still space at my waist which causes it to ride up when i walk too fast.



6 of my female colleagues (Jennifer, Grace, my online shopping buddy, Jean, Kriselle & Amber) and my eldest sister couldn't stop complimenting how nice it looks. Overall, I am deeply satisfied with the skirt. The whole look is neither too plain nor exaggerating.



So, why pay such high price when you can get a good quality corporate skirt from chicadale at only S$26? Last piece available in black (Sz M), Grey (Sz S - OOS). What are you waiting for?!!

If you want something casual and different, I would recommend Chicadale's Laced Throwover with Striped Halter Tunic . Good thing is, It's 2 pieces for the price of one! You may wear it like the model or be creative to mix & match!



If you are a beach-goer, you may throw on either the lace top or halter tunic over your bikini and treat it as a bikini top. If you are daring enough and wants to look sexier, you may just wear a tube to pair with the lace throwover.

As for me, i prefer to wear the lace throwover with a black bandage dress & a rock-chic killer heels or even an inner white piece with denim shorts/skirt for lazy days.




The fabric for the 2 tops are stretchy and comfortable. The throwover is meant to be slouchy and can be worn off-shoulders.  Featuring intricate lace details and it does not look aunty-ish. As for the halter tunic, there's a thin elastic band at back.

Lace throwover when laid flat:


Close up of lace design:


Not forgetting the striped halter tunic, you can wear it on its own which is suitable for our crazy hot weather. Or just like my style, you may pair it with your favourite cardigan or jacket to give it a different look. Don't you think it looks just as good?





I love how versatile these tops are. Be creative and you will be able to pull off more styles! If you like it as much as I do, better hurry up as only one last piece is available!

Other items which are equally ♥ :

Tiered Denim Maxi Dress
I've seen floral maxi or even simple black & white ones. But Denim? This is definitely something different & it looks yummy!



Casual Bandage School Dress in Dark Grey, Sky Blue & Peach Pink.
So many colours to choose from! Dark Grey and Peach Pink are left with the last piece. If you are petite, you may wear it on its own. If not, pair it with leggings or treat it as a top. Best thing is, it's really affordable!



My overall shopping experience with Chicadale is really beyond satisfaction. They are efficient and prompt with reply and sending out parcel. It was smooth shopping with them.

The Great Chicadale Promotion is now on till end of June - Purchase any 3 items or more to receive an E-voucher that can be used for your next purchase!

Chicadale has just updated with a new collection which has a range of corporate and casual dresses! Check it out now before it's all gone! And not to forget to join their mailing list to enjoy privileges as stated before. =)

Thank you, Chicadale!



FOR REFERENCE: 166cm, Uk8/Uk10.
I agree that all that i've stated above are true and honest feedback & review.
All featured products can be found on "Available items" link.
Home page pictures, lace throwover with striped halter tunic, Tiered Denim Maxi dress and Casual Bandage school dress pictures credit to www.chicadale.com