[Event] : Topman/Topshop Anniversary Party
Can you turn a carpark into a runway ? Can’t be done ? Topman/Topshop proves that it is possible !
Disclaimer : I’m not exactly a fashion blogger so don’t expect me to give you the latest fashion tips/trends ! (haha)
Being a not-very-fashionable girl I am, I was psyched to know that I get to attend The Topmanand Topshop Fall/Winter 2010 fashion show at ION Orchard L8 carpark - wonderful start to my October ( Note: The event happened on 1st Oct!) Probably my first ‘real’ fashion show experience in Singapore (Design schools fashion shows don’t count!) and as an aspiring events organizer, I was really dying to find out how the event will go. It was pretty cool because we had to download our barcode onto our phones – that’s our ‘invitation card’ to attend the party. Don’t you just love technology ?
The first impression Ping (my date for the night) and I had from the event location and decor was – ‘ Woah, it looks rather similar to Heineken Green Room !’ (which was one of our previous project during internship.) I loved the idea of having little booths that guests can have fun and grab a drink from – we grabbed a blonde ( you have no idea how much I love this beer), a cup of frolick and a polaroid machine for us camwhores to play dress up ! Unfortunately, while other girls were busy dressing up and looking glam in front of the machine - we were chatting up with the staff and finding out the mechanism behind it (we are uber phail as fashionistas, we know.)
Saw some familiar faces at the VIP area (we were seated closest to the runway while other guests were standing behind – the whole runway stretches across the car park !) Could see some of the girls with melting makeup due to the heat (though I must say they were pretty smart to give out those cool Topshop fans as doorgifts)
Moving on to the fashion show ! Tried my best to capture the clothes but I would rather people check out the clothes on the actual site (obviously my camera wasn’t as awesome to capture the models as they strutted down the runway) I liked the Topman clothes – skinny jeans, scarfs, boots, beanie, stripes, camel, navy and maroon.
As for the girls, I was telling Ping how the guy’s theme are the suave hunters and the girls are the hunted preys. We had deer-looking hats and fur, floral printed leggings, lace, impossible-to-walk-in-heels, very-gorgeous-boots, red, army green and off-white. Love the bags featured during the show even though I didn’t really like the Topshop spread. (I know, I make them sound like food now – the models were really hot by the way)
After the fashion show, the models ushered the VIP guests to the outlet at B2 for a shopping spree ! In the end Ping and I brought home something from Topman instead ! Overall, I think we enjoyed ourselves alot and we just have to compliment the catering service ! The snacks were quite yummy and the waiters were really attentive – always greeting the guests with a smile despite the heat. (They were all in long sleeves!) The only awkward part was having a blackberry/M1 booth which I didn’t really understand the link between clothes and blackberry, not as though the phones were part of the fashion show either ? The heat was bearable for me and having chilled blonde and diet coke served constantly helps.
Thanks Ripplevox for the invite and here’s some eyecandies to be shared !! You can find out more on Fast Forward Fashion too !
Here are some extra eyecandies (the models of course) whom we totally went crazy over !
[Giveaway/Event] On The Joys of Skype
Living in a different country from my relatives and some of my friends who are on exchange, I am heavily dependent on what technology can do for me and that’s to keep in touch with them virtually. Skype is probably one of the most ingenious tools I have on my desktop (and phone), the idea of a free tool that simplifies international calls without worrying about bills is just awesome.
For example, my friends on exchange would call me on my mobile(landline) using their Skype accounts and I don’t even have to be online simultaneously to have a conversation – almost as good as calling our local lines. Sometimes a chat can do so much more than just emails and text messages, not forgetting we can do video calls and conference calls on Skype.
It was great meeting Peter Parkes during CommunicAsia 2010, had the chance to understand better how Skype works and the exciting upcoming features. One of which would be having Skype on your TV ! That’s a great excuse to get a new internet-connected widescreen HDTVs ! *coughs* Another interesting feature would be how Skype can be your next virtual office great helper ! I think it really helps to overcome the barriers of cost and distance with such technology incorporated into your organization. In particular, I love how ‘Skype is mobile’ – they have it for Symbian and iPhone, I think they are testing out for other phones and platforms as well ! (Can’t wait for the mac version to come out since I want to get a mac but the current version does not support video conference calls yet.)
On a side note, I really loved the event booth at CommunicAsia ! One of the happiest booths with the coolest graphic designs. The kind people at Skype (and XPR) has given me the opportunity to give away these awesome iPhone covers !
Drop me an email if you wanna win these ‘limited edition’ (Don’t think you can buy them elsewhere) Skype iPhone covers home ! Comes in Black and White !
How to win:
Simply drop me an email at ingridmak [at] gmail [dot] come with the title: “ Skype iPhone Covers Giveaway” with your name and contact information. (Please include your mailing address so that I can mail it out!) Winners* will be randomly picked and contacted via email.
*Singapore Residents Only.
Closing date : 10 July 2010, 2359.
Movie Buzz/Event : ‘Sex And The City 2′ Gala Premiere
Courtesy of HP, I had the chance to attend the Sex and the City 2 Gala Premiere @ Golden Village, VivoCity with my bestie, Rachael ! I’m ashamed to say that I am no huge fan of the TV series nor have I watched “Sex and the City” before the event, so I went into the theatre pretty much with an open mind and the idea that the whole show is about – 4 manipulative women in NYC with the most gorgeous dresses and a lifetstyle to die for…and I came out with the same conclusion !
This highly anticipated film, well..put it this way – if men have porn, women have Sex and the City. The fashion is to die for, the lifestyle is to die for, the men are to die for. The story gets drowned among the blings and backdrop, a typical chick flick about relationships, sisterhood, women empowerment – the men just don’t get it ! Girls gone wild but a more mature version and bringing the glam factor to the max. If you’re a film critic, you might want to skip this film but you must watch this if you’re a fashionista or follower of SATC the series. I’ll pretty much spoil the entire show if I were to comment on the story (yes, it’s THAT shallow and the plot is absurdly over-simplified) so I shall keep my comments to myself. Let’s just say that I can relate to Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) most because of her relationship problems and craziness while with her friends. I can almost imagine myself telling my future husband “Me and you, just us two”. On a side note, I must say it is quite an interesting topic to discuss if this film were to be alil more political – they were (almost) certainly mocking the Middle East in a way ! (haha)
Anyways, back to the event itself ! I had a great time checking out the HP products (look out for the gorgeous HP mini in the show itself ! ) and catching up with other bloggers. Thanks HP once again for the great night ! As you can see, it’s rather rare for me to post up pictures of myself on my blog but the SJP perfume is my current favourite ! Will someone please get it for me ? (puppy eyes) Hur.
I’ll give this movie a 2.5/5 but a 5 for the gorgeous dresses and yummy eyecandies ! They coo, we coo and coo some more together..that’s how the movie goes.
Blog-A-Trend : MYY FutureIs ?
Last Saturday, I had the privilege to attend this blogger event/panel organised by HP and Microsoft. The event theme was “Envision the Future” and 6 panelists shared their thoughts on the future. I enjoyed the event alot because it was an eye-opener to see how different individuals see the future as in different perspectives.
School is getting busy so I’ll update more about the event and my thoughts after the discussion in abit! As for now, I’m here to share some good news ! Here’s your chance to win something awesome from HP !
On a side note, it was also my first visit to Giraffe Restaurant & Bar, food isn’t too bad at all !
HP’s new campaign called “Blog A Trend“, Here’s the details !
What Is “Blog A Trend”?
It’s the simplest ideas that change the world. We believe bringing minds with various insights and ideas will certainly spark a revolution.Blog A Trend is how you get to start your very own future revolution.
How Blog A Trend works:
Pen a blog post (of at least 300 words), or create a photo story, or even produce a video clip about the most compelling vision of the future. Once it’s up on your blog, email your post to us with the permalink to futureis@ waggeneredstrom.com by 28th February 2010.Blog A Trend is eligible for bloggers residing in Singapore only.
What you should blog about:
Tell us about the future and what trends define it. Here’s a tip: think about people, think about what they like, what they don’t like and how those behaviors will be redefined in the future. Your submission can even be your opinion on a trend you see emerging. Share these ideas with your readers and generate a discussion – your first step in starting a revolution.In short, tell us what you believe will soon become part of our everyday lives and then, get people talking. If our judges think your post has generated the most interesting discussions, you’ll get to win the latest gadgets from HP’s latest line-up of computers
Official site: HP Future Is.
