I returned from a stay at Capella, to an open August magazine oh just laying around, right on a double-page spread on the newly-opened Alila Soori resort on Bali.
What a most opportune setup. Someone must have known I was going to plunge straight into it, the offer of a 2-for-1 deal! (Join me! Click to Alila Soori)
And what a beautiful resort. And Ocean Villa: 275 sqm of well-designed luxury, with an infinity pool over-looking the Indian Ocean.
Black sand beach.
Private staircase to the ocean.
Pre-loaded in-villa Apple TV.
Personalised experiences: We are going fishing and cooking with the Chef.
This may just beat The Bvlgari.
Pics: www.alilahotels.com/soori
Categories: Resorts
Tagged: Alila Soori, Bali
As it happened, Ken and Kiefer didn’t like the Constellation Suite and we had to change to the Villa. It came with a beautiful view, an expansive balcony and a tall, tall jacuzzi as promised, but K & K were pouting within seconds of stepping into the room.
Kudos to the Capella team who got a Villa ready for us in no time, without any penalty. We were even offered a promotional package (in celebration of their one-year anniversary) which included an afternoon high tea, breakfasts (which were just fab) and a bottle of decent wine (that didn’t give me a headache).
Within the hour, I found a baby snail, that became Kiefer’s ‘pet’ for the weekend. Within the same hour, though I was in a holiday mood, my shoulders were already aching from the babysitting (retrieval of toys and what-nots Kiefer threw into the pool), which called for a stop at the Auriga Spa.
Though small, it’s beautifully designed and the sanctum has a medieval feel to it, which I loved. I couldn’t get enough of the hot jetspray and hot shower cabin.
Less than 2 hours later, it was back to business again.
Categories: Resorts
Tagged: Capella Singapore
I am in serious envy.
Not of SO-only Birkins, or a life of expensive idle leisure, but of this dear girl who followed her heart so very truly.
Corinne’s an old, old friend of mine, a very, very dear one. She’s truly a free spirit, one who will not bend to the pressures and stereotypes of society. [The closest I came to possessing such gung-ho, was when I fought against my parents' wishes of wanting me to be a banker or lawyer. And to attempt (that's the keyword here) to have Literature included as one of my Commerce stream subjects in JC. Of course, I failed, one tinny me just doesn't measure much against corporate administration.]
Just got a note from her last weekend of her intent to cross the Pyrenees, with this URL attached (and with a quote, naturally):
The only waitlist she’s on is for the Pyrenees, and that’s a mighty fine place to be – Corinne’s never one be to caught between her heart and her mind; she makes her own path, and that’s what I love about her! Follow her adventures along with me.
Wandervish!
Categories: General What-Nots
Tagged: Corinne Lay Lin, Pyrenees, Wandervish.co.nz
I first laid eyes on a Pelouse in Swift on a client’s (that’s you, Sherral!) Lindy. Breathtaking.
The shade of emerald green is so saturated and true, it’s a stunner you’ll never forget once you’ve seen it. A newish shade from Hermes, and also very elusive!
We’ve nabbed a Pelouse Kelly for a client from Hermes FSH flagship store. I had wanted it for myself, but clients first, always 
Congratulations, Sharon!
This picture (from Bagsnob’s blog) depicts the green in its truest hue.
Pic: www.bagsnob.com
Categories: Bags
Tagged: Hermes, Kelly, Vert Pelouse
For Kiefer’s March hols, we’re doing a staycation, what else!
This time, I’ve picked the Constellation Suite at the Capella. One of six on the resort’s roof terrace, the expansive room will have an outdoor daybed and jacuzzi overlooking the South China Sea.
Woohoo, bring out the port and cigars! After the kid’s done for the day, of course.
Categories: Uncategorized
Tagged: Capella Singapore, Constellation Suites
The new gorgy bag from Mulberry, looks just as effortlessly cool as its namesake.
The Butter ones were released at the London boutiques just last week (don’t even bother trying to buy it from the Mulberry online store, it’s sold out as soon as it was made available), and we’re hot on the trail of the Ink Blue for a client, which is only coming in next week in the London store. Yvonne’s put her name down for one, she’s prolly one of the first ones in line, for one of the most awaited bags this season.
The Alexa and the Oversized Alexa:
The beautiful shade of Ink Blue:
I love, love Mulberry, and it’s certainly outdone itself this time.
Categories: Uncategorized
Tagged: Alexa, Mulberry
Ossie Clark was renowned for his hippy-chic style by the very fact that the Sixties was his era. The re-interpreted Ossie Clark celebrates its vintage. And doing a fine job of it.
And I just nabbed my very own piece! Woohoo.
This dress just jumped out at me. The retro vibe is just so me. It had me at balloon sleeves.
Categories: Online shopping · RTW
Tagged: Ossie Clark
I got to our meeting venue early. And I sat there for a bit, just enjoying my ice-cold drink. I thought I would text my customer to let her know that I’ve arrived. Wait a minute.. I didn’t save her number from the email exchanges to my phonebook.
It was 10 minutes past our meeting time. I was silently panicking inside, all the while trying to log in to my mailbox from the internet on my darned Blackberry, as the pushed emails do not show my Happiness folder where I move my business emails. Nothing was loading. Ok, full-on panic.
I couldn’t just be sitting there eyeballing everyone who came through the door. So I got instructions to a nearby Internet cafe (phew!) from the staff, where I logged on to my mailbox, and got FZ’s number.
What a lesson learnt.
Anyhoo, fast forward. FZ’s eyes lit up when she opened the box. She’s got a gorgeous Vitello Lux, but I have a feeling she’ll be cuddling up to her new love.
Categories: Bags · Happy customers
Tagged: Chanel, Re-issue
Yupe, I took advantage of Hilton’s January ‘50% off all 2010 weekends (in all Hilton and Conrad properties worldwide, how cool is that)’ promo and planned waaaay in advance for Kiefer’s first trip to Tokyo. I had to, as the deals end 31 Jan.
Kiefer had wanted to go Japan because in his words, ‘Japan’s toilets are soooo clean!’. When I asked who told him that, he promptly replied, ‘You, Mummy!’ LOL, of course I did.
I had originally planned a languorous weekend at Maldives – I mean, who gets 50% off a Maldivian stay right. But I wasn’t too sure about the resort’s policy of having young children in the water villas. And so, Tokyo it is.
When I told Kiefer that we’re heading to Tokyo, he was rather upset. So I quizzed him, ‘I thought you had wanted to go Japan?’
Kiefer: ‘Tokyo is Japan?!’
LOL, what a kid.
Under Jenny’s recommendation, I’ve booked a Happy Magic Room at Hilton Tokyo Bay. The resort created a fairytale, and built a room around it, with gadgets and thingamajigs such as a magic ghost mirror, a magic closet etc. I may just have a tough time getting him out of the room into Disneyland!
Thereafter, we’ll be spending the large part of the week in central Tokyo, at a Hilton and then the rest of it at Peninsula Tokyo. Thanks to Jean who returned from Tokyo and Peninsula not too long ago, I can’t think of anywhere else to end the trip with.
I definitely would want to try a molecular cocktail at Peter, the bar.
Pics: hilton.com, peninsula.com
And of course, to pay my respects at Hermes Ginza. But I would first have to make a stop at Kiddyland for bribe toys, I guess!
You can see Hermes from the hotel
Categories: General What-Nots · Holiday
Tagged: Disneyland, Hermes, Hilton, Peninsula, Tokyo
And so one of my shopper’s in London til end March, attending a short fashion course in Central St. Martins. I’m in serious envy of her life, if only I could take off like she did, to do a course in London at a whim.
Yvonne is one of my oldest and dearest friends, and she too is on the Birkin trail for me; meanwhile, I tasked her to fulfil some Chanel orders. These beauties belong to some happy ladies
And just look at this breathtaking beauty. It was a necklace from the previous Cruise collection, and Yvonne tracked down the one remaining piece in the Brompton boutique. It’s the heartstopping searches and the eventual success for the hard-to-get-pieces like these that make me and my shoppers glad to be in this business!
Categories: Accessories · Bags
Tagged: Chanel, Jewellery, London, Re-issue
Pics: www.alilahotels.com/soori
