Dorothy Perkins, 10 Years in Singapore

British high-street retailer Dorothy Perkins celebrated their 10th anniversary in Singapore with a fashion party at Raffles City. For the event, they got me an appointment with their stylist, and after a session of trying on this and that and that, and that, I was runway ready in the lovely dress above and pretty pink-silver heels!

It was like a chic champagne party on a sunny summer's day. 400 invited guests were treated to a runway show featuring Dorothy Perkins' latest looks from Spring Summer 2012 collection, showcasing their debut Luxe collection; and also a new capsule collection by Olivia Rubin.

Fresh, fun and feminine, l liked everything that came down the catwalk.

London designer Olivia Rubin's 17-strong collection "Postcards From" was especially enticing. I was swooning!

Since prints and bright girly colors are very on trend this SS12, one can conclude there is no lack of some shrewd business brains at Dorothy Perkins - what a clever move to collaborate with the Central Saint Martins graduate most well-known for her signature graphic prints (she previously worked at John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, before launching her own label in 2007).

Rubin's designs for the capsule collection were emblazoned with holiday-themed shell and tropical bird motifs in soft neutral shades mixed with punchy highlights of her favorite shocking pink. Floaty chiffon drapes, soft and feminine asymmetrical wraps in winking patterns, all delightful modern girly chic.

"This is all you need to pack in your suitcase for your summer holidays," Rubin says. "You’ve got a maxi-dress to take you from beach to festival, party dresses for wedding to club, and all those easy throw-on pieces for in-between."

My sister is also wearing Dorothy Perkins, Luxe collection

Guests get into a shopping frenzy in the store afterwards

My mom attended the event with us, in a classy shift dress from the Luxe collection too.

Uh oh, even I couldn't resist some retail therapy

I'm happy I got to keep the lovely dress and heels :) Thanks DP!

Happy Mother's Day

 Every line describes her perfectly to a t. I thank God for the best mom our family could ever have.

Over 20 years of thoughtfully, self-sacrificially loving me through my best and worst days, I vow I'll do the same for her till the end.

(oh, and she gave birth to me naturally, without any epidural. How kick ass is that!)

World Gourmet Summit 2012 Opening Reception

It was a FATTTastic night pigging out on the excellent samplings of dishes prepared by various local chefs, accompanied by visiting world-renowned and Michelin-starred celebrity masterchefs.

The setting: Universal Studios after hours, with the entire New York street transformed into a gastronomical paradise alley.

After its first conceptualisation in 1997, World Gourmet Summit has become a world-acclaimed epicurean celebration and extravaganza.

With a total of 15 distinguished chefs hailing from Australia, China, Denmark, France, Italy, Japan, Peru Russia, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States, including legendary headliner Marco Pierre White, the World Gourmet Summit 2012 promised to be yet another grand affair showcasing the world's best wine producers and extraordinary dining experiences!

Things to expect in the WGS:

- Masterchefs are hosted at various hotels where they create special menus called Epicurean Delights during the week-long promotion.

- Special events such as culinary masterclasses, cuisine showcases, wine masterclasses and vintner dinners are held at some of Singapore's finest dining establishments.

The heat was nearly unbearable; men were walking around with soaked shirts! But for the tantalizing food, this was no sweat.

I was impressed by Sam Leong's dishes, particularly a crab rice creation he made that night. I'm quite partial to Asian food :)

A girl's dinner is not complete without her desserts.

Entertainment by Universal Studios performers added to our feast for the senses.

And I was absolutely thrilled to try the Transformers 3D ride!

If you want a feel of what it's like to be Shia or Megan, you MUST hop on this super fun, amazing ride!
It felt so real I screamed my heart out and reached for Optimus Prime to save me ;)

Chefs I had the honor of personally speaking to in a media exclusive, one-minute each, speed-dating, table-swopping frenzy:

I asked Mr. Garcia and Mr. Ronero from Spain what makes a good paella (because I've never been to Spain *yet!* and I love the dish)

To which they replied, "PASSION."

Indeed, cooking, or anything in life for that matter, without passion will never achieve greatness.

Till the next World Gourmet Summit in 2013 - all you foodies out there definitely don't want to miss it next year!

Image credits: Matthew Low, Resorts World Sentosa

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