February 1, 2012

• Happy Chinese New Year of the Dragon

  Of course, one of the most important traditions to uphold before kick starting the new Chinese lunar calender is

  SPRING CLEANING.

  It really is a common-sense thing everyone should do every so often, but if you’re like me… uhhh, not happening

  So the CNY occasion is a good push for lazy girls with overflowing wardrobes to start somewhere.

  OUT WITH THE OLD:

  

  Taking stock of my sleep wear. Found a favorite old singlet of mine that I hadn’t seen in years. MEOW!

  

  Fond memories left to right: of my Raffles Junior College orientation days 16 years old, L.A. days 19 years old, remember when cd shopping at Pacific Plaza reigned in life? 13 years old.

  I gave these away, feeling a tad sentimental now… :’(

  I have a giant suitcase full of pre-loved and new clothing that I will be selling at a flea market sometime in March. For those who email me asking whether I sell my dresses etc., here’s your chance.

  IN WITH THE NEW

  

  Some of my red hot new clothing. But I didn’t end up wearing any of these!

  
  Brunch at Krish in Rochester Park

  

  From http://www.lexilyla.com
  

  

  First of many reunion dinners to come.

   

  THE LADIES IN RED

  

  Don’t we look perfectly CNY ready? ;o)
  Left: I’m wearing Scarlet Atonement Dress from http://www.lexilyla.com
  Middle: Blushing Petals Dress available in red and black from above

  

  

   

  

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  All my relatives were in red, and a lot of effort went into decorating my grandparents’ house. Love the festive atmosphere!
  I think everyone celebrating CNY should try to wear some shade of red or fuschia on the first day!

  (ironically I also had slightly red eyes too due to an eye infection. Reminder to please take care of your contact lenses guys)

   

  

  So cute ♥

  

  

  So cute ♥

  

   

  

  Tucking into home-made lunch lovingly prepared for us.

  

  Delicious braised pork and chap chye. Its our family’s CNY tradition to eat this and I always look forward to it.

  

  Open. at. your. own. R I S K. 

   

  

  I wore a qipao / cheongsam  for the first time in 15 years (the last was for a school performance). I was always hesitant to don one because you know, it’s hard to match up to the standard inspired by Maggie Cheung in “In the Mood for Love”.

  

  The little Chinese dress exudes oriental grace and refined sensuality.

  Next year, perhaps I’ll try to get a long piece with a slit like hers. And it has to be tight to look good. Like really, really, cannot-touch-pineapple-tarts tight!

  

  

  

  

  So cute ♥

  

  
  My aunt’s home-made yu sheng. Teochew style. With plenty of abalone to boot. Yum.

   

  

  Health, wealth and prosperity to all!

  At my friend Franck’s home.

  

  

  
  Franck makes THE BEST crepes. Savory (ham, egg, cheese) or sweet (banana, nutella) you’d have to get in line for your order. I went for 3 rounds.

  Thanks to the awesome host for toiling away a good part of the night to satisfy our cravings.

   

   

  

  It’s a boisterous affair there every year, tons of guests and good cheer.

  

  

   

  

  

  

  Lou hei madness. All over my arms too!

   

  ….. And blackjack madness

  

  

  

  

  The players cheer as they win, but our happy high is momentary. The banker host is LEGENDARY when it comes to CNY gambling luck. It’s almost the norm for him to draw a 21 even with four cards. Insane.

  As we say, the crepes are expensive ^.^

   

  AFTER PARTY AT FILTER

  

   

  

  

  

   

  BIRTHDAY PARTY + GATHERING

  
  My spiritual brothers and sisters. xoxo

   
  I’m still munching on pineapple tarts and kueh lapis at home everyday btw. Burp.

  • 12:30 pm
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