Erh this was a few weeks ago… i have so many things to blog about, and my blog can’t keep up with my life. Can’t complain there.
After THAT night we didn’t go out, Cammy and i woke up pretty early to tackle Chatuchak market. We took our time having breakfast in bed, then getting ready and before you knew it, it was noon. Was intensely hot in Bangkok. It’s like the haze and pollution TRAPS all the heat into the city’s bubble. I came prepared for the weekend market and brought my tiniest shorts and top to sweat in.
We split up with the other girls cos maneuvering 9 girls shopping would be impossible. As it is i’m usually a lone ranger when it comes to shopping. So ’twas just Cammy, Elicia, Tina and i meeting up to have lunch in one of those awesome tiny cafes in the middle of Section 4/5 (can’t remember, i usually eat there before i start my shopping). Cheap Thai food and the fact it’s filled with Thais only makes it a good sign for us to chow down there too. Had the best spicy pork soup which we slurped quickly, salads and fried chicken.
Comfy silk polka dot flats for 220 Baht / RM22!
A snack of strawberries + chili
Tina. We were at this store selling shirts for 100 Baht / RM10.
After shopping for 7 hours we went back to Tina’s bro’s place to chill and wait for the others to finish their massages.
I’m sure some of you saw tweets about the Johnnie Walker party a few weeks back. It was undeniably epic. Johnnie Walker, the world’s leading Scotch Whisky (and Malaysia’s #1 whisky) is the global partner of Formula One™ team VMM since 2005 because they both share the values of innovation, winning and leadership.
In hand with this partnership, exciting experiences are presented for us all via the Black Circuit Lounge. Being one of the grandest VIP race parties that happens during Formula 1™ week in KL, over 1500 A-list guests and JOHNNIE WALKER® fans were invited to Step Inside The Black Circuit Lounge with Jenson Button for insider access into the stylish and sophisticated Formula 1 lifestyle.
I just managed to edit and upload pix from the party which totaled up to 300! I can’t believe there are so many pix from ONE party. I edited them down to 60 so this is still a super long party post! This party was so anticipated that i found out the next day, of friends who took leave the day after. So smart. I gotta learn from that.
The event happened in a spacious modern venue within the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park, Serdang (MAEPS). It was quite far; so Danny, Aps and i decided to share a taxi together and i called the number that was included on the JW invite. Very efficient! The operator guessed that we were calling for the JW party and scheduled one to pick us up from our meeting point in Bangsar. So glad we didn’t drive… else we would have got stressed getting lost, etc. It was bad enough trying to make it on time to the meeting point.
Aps, Danny, me
We spotted Vodafone McLaren Mercedes™ F1™ driver, Jenson Button, walking from the media area to the entrance of the event, where he was interviewed. He was there as part of the JOHNNIE WALKER® STEP INSIDE THE CIRCUIT global platform that gives some of us the inside access into the high-flying lifestyle of Formula 1™.
Jenson also signed the Johnnie Walker “JoinThePact.Com” signature wall, pledging he’d never drink and drive. Here he is below with other celebs Hannah Tan, Dominic Lau, Leng Yein, Thanuja Ananthan and Alex Yoong.
Kudos to JW and the F1 drivers for pushing Responsible Drinking. Clem and myself avoid driving when we go out together on weekends, and opt to take taxis back and forth instead. Your life is priceless compared to an RM30 taxi bill.
There were two lucky Facebook contest winners who managed to meet Jenson personally, ask him a question and get autographs on their exclusive JOHNNIE WALKER® and Vodafone McLaren Mercedes™ team merchandise. I wonder how much that’d be worth on eBay *Chinese in me comin’ out*
Before entering the main dance and event area, the Black Circuit Lounge had an array of cool, interactive digital experiences. For instance, everyone’s invite was RFID-enabled so we could instantly upload our arrival, party activities on FB, and photo booths. There’s also an opportunity for F1 fans to play with a video simulation called ‘Drive of a Lifetime’ that put us right into the seat of a Vodafone McLaren Mercedes™ F1™ driver preparing for a race, with the resulting personalised video instantly uploaded on our Facebook!
Swanky JOHNNIE WALKER® bars called the BLACK FLAVOUR LAB – where world class mixologists prepared new and evocative cocktails.
I saw all these coconuts piled atop each other on a bar which piqued my curiosity to try one:
It was quite cool to taste JW served with green coconuts and dry ice! The cocktail was made to unlock the signature bold flavours of Johnnie Walker in a fresh way ;)
How cool is the mist from the dry ice? I also heard that the JOHNNIE WALKER® Global Brand Ambassador Tom Jones was in Malaysia for the first time to introduce the JOHNNIE WALKER® Gold Label Reserve™ to guests at this party in a specially-crafted Gold Celebration Bar within the party and take guests through an exclusive whisky mentor / tasting session. There was even a cocktail served in a champagne flute.
When i walked into the main event area around 9:15pm, i was taken aback to see how packed it was. “How did everyone leave work in time to get here before us?!” i said to Danny and Aps.
Jenson was up on stage in the main area being interviewed by Dom Lau from E! News Asia and Thanuja Ananthan.
Jenson is quite the kacak kan?
After the introduction was over, Miss Universe Malaysia 2010 Nadine started spinning on the decks. I never knew she could spin! Not bad for breaking the rules of convention.
Serena and i were schmoozing around when we bumped into a magician, whom we later discovered is the current World Champion Close-Up Magician Shawn Farquhar flown in from Canada.
He blew up a balloon and asked for Serena’s phone. Check out her outstretched fingers just waiting for her BlackBerry to be back in her safe hands… haha
Once the balloon was blown, he pressed the BlackBerry to the bottom of the balloon… and PLOP! I blinked and the phone was IN the balloon!
Danny and i
Love this happy pic of Aps and Danny
Louis is one of the first friends i made in KL outside school and college
The whole night Danny was having problems with taking pix using my cam. I’d ask him to take pix of me and someone, and after a few failed tries, i’d snatch the camera from him and go, “It’s okay! Lemme ask aha!” and pass it to someone else.
After like 5 failed attempts, he started practicing on me out of nowhere.
We gonna party hard in Belgium for ROCK WERCHTER!!!
Lots of blur and drunk shots taken by random friends holding on to my cam. Like this one of the ceiling. WHY?!
Louis and his gf Stephanie
me, Frederic and Louis
Hmm
Danny modeling Aps’ thirtyfour handbag rather dashingly. I threw the bag to Kevin and said, “Model it!” And this is what he gives me:
Gila poyol wei some of the pix i found in my camera… this is the least of the worst.
Andrew, me, Danny
Nick and Aps
Kevinnnn
There was a GOLD CELEBRATION MOMENT at the peak of the party, when DJ Smith Agent Smith put on a specially-mixed soundtrack that kicked off with Kanye West’s Gold Digger. Suddenly there was a flash mob of dancers in gold outfits against a curtain drop that revealed gold drapes behind.
The Gold Celebration Moment ended with a gold confetti blizzard that got everyone screaming happily (noone can resist confetti) just as
had guests awash in a sea of gold and JOHNNIE WALKER® Brand Ambassadors and service staff providing guests with JOHNNIE WALKER® GOLD LABEL RESERVE™ cocktails and bottle service through the rest of the night.
Throughout the night, various DJs headed the turntables like DJ Dim Sum who spins at the hottest clubs in Hong Kong; Smith Agent Smith from USA; and headliner DJ Politik from Hollywood.
Even when the party supposedly ended, people were still staying and drinking and nobody wanted to go home i guess! Danny, Aps and i were trying to maintain our adult responsibilities going, “Yeah yeah we should go home… we have to work!” Even tho Aps said she might want to leave at 1am cos of work, there was NO mention of leaving once the party really took off around midnight haha!
I was a bit worried about getting a taxi home from such a crowded event and am SO impressed with the efficiency of the taxi arrangements! We walked out and easily got into a line of waiting taxis right away. I’m very happy that Johnnie Walker promotes responsible drinking and prepared Evian water for us as we went out. There was even a dexterity game for guests to play called “Winners Always Stay in Control” with those failing it being guided to the reserved premier taxis on standy. Haha… but in all seriousness, i don’t understand how people go to an event KNOWING there’s gonna be so much alcohol and want to drive back home…
In the taxi, Danny INSISTED on trying to take more pictures with my camera. He just had to PROVE he could do it. Maybe because i tipsily jested earlier, “What kind of architect are you? Can’t even take pictures.”
I think we knocked our heads into each other, i don’t know!
Thanks Johnnie Walker for having such an epic party. Next year i’m definitely gonna take leave for the ‘the day after JW’.
I remember Triumph from being one of my first lingerie brands as a teenager. Back then, the bras weren’t as chic as the ones nowadays -_- I’d get excited over some embossing or little flowers on the fabric. Lingerie designs are a LOT more advanced nowadays… and it’s nice to see some old brands making a comeback by revamping their designs and upping their social media activity.
I went for the Triumph Spring Summer 2012 fashion show just now, and swooned over emcee Serena C in a tight red number.
I should have got a picture of her back. The straps were fab.
On to the show! Triumph showed off a few ranges today:
“Maximizer – featuring Triumph’s ‘intelligent memory foam’ cushion that moulds to your breast and recalls individual body contours. The Sexy Cushion creates a natural yet sensuous push-up effect.”
“ecochic – is gentle on our skin and planet.”
“Butterfly Cut – Get maximum support with firm high-side panels that minimises side bulges, and unique angled-bones for a centralized cleavage.”
Can i have the wings to play with pleaseeeee?
“Essence – luxurious, elegant and seductive, the collection boasts the ultimate fit experience paired with fine cuttings, rich fabrics and extravagant details.”
“Shape Sensation – revolutionary and form-fitting pieces that transform and shape body contours.”
My favourite model tonight. The fuchsia brassiere looked perfect on her.
Me with Brenda, whom i met in French class (which sadly, we’ve both stopped) and who styled the show for Triumph tonight. I am well impressed with you!
/////////////////////////////// Triumph is now open in Mid Valley Megamall at 1st floor, F038.
You can LIKE their FB page here www.facebook.com/triumphmalaysia
P.S – If you’re quick, you can still enter their P.S I Love You contest. Ends 20th April 2012.
I was sitting on the floor with a huge blue plastic bowl of minced meat, herbs and sun-dried tomatoes in front of me. Squishing my hands into the mixture, i slowly made pork and beef burgers one by one. Dammit! My stomach is itchy what the hell? My stomach is NEVER itchy, and now, when i have minced meat up to my wrists, of course it has to be itchy. It just has to.
I tried scratching it rather pathetically with my elbow. About five times.
Then i felt something biting me on my leg and saw a blasted mosquito casually sitting on my knee. That bastard! I knew it was you! For a few days i was convinced there were invisible mosquitoes in the house.
“What’s wrong?” Clem asked. “There’s a bloody mosquito attacking me!” “Do you want to spray something?” I think of poisonous spray seeping into my exposed mince meat and immediately shake my head, “No…” “Hmm okay then” *settles back to play his game* “You know what you should do? You should just… try to catch it while it’s around me. It’ll come out, i know it will.” “What??” “Come on, it’s my birthday.” *sighs and hovers slowly around me, trying to spot mozzie* “Why did you have to wear black? These moskeetoes, they’re very smart, they like black.” “Uh-huh…”
He successfully managed to catch it after 2 minutes. See! It wasn’t difficult!
After i was done with making burgers, i got up to go shower.
“You wanna watch that video i told you about?” “What video?”
“The funny one, i told you about it the other day.” “Ohhh that one. Erm not now… *quickly walking away to shower*”
“You’re never gonna watch it.” “Ha… now? ….. It’s my birthday!” “Are you going to say that all day?” Yup. It’s the only day i can WIN all day.
Last night i went to the reopening of Topshop’s Mid Valley store, they’ve refurbished the whole place and it looks like a piece of girl heaven now. A lot better and cooler with more colours included in its interior’s aesthetic instead of the former minimalist white. I actually felt like a kid going into Disneyland when i stepped in.
With the change, Topshop MV will carry a larger selection of Topshop mainline collections, including footwear and accessories. There are big red tags to mark special pieces that are only available in the MV outlet.
I didn’t take many pictures cos i think i was a bit overwhelmed. I didn’t know which way to turn cos i wanted to look at everything so i just… kept on walking straight! Saw Clouds near the make up section and tried to go around her to surprise her. Just as i was about to carry out my plan, she looked RIGHT AT ME… and what did i do? I held my champagne glass up to my face to HIDE BEHIND IT. Oh i’m so clever sometimes i shock myself.
Anyway she laughed really loudly and i decided my plan obviously failed. We giggled and ooh-ed together over how we loved the new store and how we were gonna walk through the whole place slowly so we wouldn’t get a heart attack.
Here’s a vid of Claudia talking about Topshop for Tongue in Chic which you may or may not have watched!
We went to the shoe wall and just stood there in a daze with our drinks in hand, staring at all the pairs before us.
Clouds: I’m so HAPPY Joyce. You have no idea. I’m just so HAPPY to be drinking in Topshop. It’s like my dream come true.
Me: Oh CLAUDIA. I know what you mean… i think i may just pass out…
Later on, she asked me: What are you doing later?
Me: Going for friend’s birthday dinner, then the Bee at Publika. Come la.
Her: Oh i don’t know, i have to go out and BUY A KITE.
Me: A kite?! I miss talking to you. No one says random shit to me anymore.
These pink wedges are so freakishly awesome… i didn’t get them because… i’m trying to control myself? (I just reread this and laughed at how there’s a question mark there. Obviously i’m fighting within myself!) I just bought a bunch of stuff from Topshop last week (thanks to some RM50 voucher that lured me there). And more at this event too -_-
Audrey doing a manicure with a brill bright mint from Topshop Make Up
I wish i saw Jezmine more! I asked her to please open another boutique in my area so i can visit her clothes more!
Yesterday i wore polka dot top from Topshop, print pants from Zara, asymmetrical shrug from CK, headband from thirtyfour, statement necklace from Bangkok, and coral lippie from Shu Uemura.
Back to Topshop – along with the re-opening, Topshop has just brought its Personal Shopping service for the first time! This service, previously only carried out in selected flagship outlets in England, Scotland and US is now finally in Malaysia’s Mid Valley Topshop outlet! Can you say SWANK WITH ME.
This is Rachael Lamb, Personal Shopper from Topshop Knightsbridge who came to KL for the launch. She and Topshop Malaysia’s Personal Shopper Denver Leong (HI DENVER!!! haha) spoke to everyone about the latest trends in the store. I tried on a bunch of clothes (how couldn’t i) including the pink dress she had on and completely fell in love with it. It is the perfect birthday dress i (didn’t realize i) was looking for. Yay!!! Thanks Topshop!
Sorry got so excited bout my new dress i digressed from the Personal Shopping part. The whole point of having a Personal Shopper is so that you can give them your measurements, preferred styles, and leave it to the experts to prep a room full of the newest items according to your desire in your size when you visit the shop. Save time and feel loved! You can even tell them what kind of function you’ve got in mind to dress for – wedding, party, holiday, casual daily stuff, etc.
They say you even get to view upcoming products while being served cupcakes and drinks. The former is certainly worth making an appointment for. (Kiasu!)
The Personal Shopping changing room with couch and large mirrors at the end.
The Topshop Personal Shopping service ranges from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your budget. There is no extra cost to book a Personal Shopper. To book an appointment, you can email personalshopper@dnpclothing.com.my or call 03 2287 9319.
Click to read more about the types of Personal Shopper service i copied off the press release:
