In Singapore for the Exclusive Johnnie Walker Jet Black Party…
Rewind 2 weeks ago, I was in Singapore during the weekend and attended the Johnnie Walker Jet Black Party held at the Red Dot Museum. Their last event took place at the Fullerton Bay Hotel, which I personally thought was a lot more fancy than the new event location but the museum was bigger so I guess they needed more space for their guests.

The last Johnnie Walker Jet Black party held at Fullerton Bay Hotel decked with a grand black carpet entrance.

People mingling outside the Red Dot Museum and taking pictures by the photo wall.

Almost everyone took turns to snap a photo by the wall!
But before I get into the details of the party, let's talk dinner...
We started out the night with dinner at PS Cafe on Ann Siang Hill Park. It was a convenient 3-minute drive from Red Dot Museum. Any mention of the food listed in the menu made my mouth water. Especially truffle fries. Mmm. Truffle. Fries.

Loving the setting and ambience of the restaurant/cafe.

I haven't had key lime pie since living in Key West! It certainly brought back some taste bud memories. Key lime cookies are great too, you have to try those cookies from Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe if you ever decide to visit the Keys in Florida.

Everything in the menu sounded delicious. We definitely struggled to make up our minds on what to eat.

I had the black cod fish with pumpkin for dinner. Miso cod, grilled cod fillet with white miso together with roasted eggplant and pumpkin. It was delicious. Hell, even the salad that we shared for appetizer was good. I find it impressive when restaurants take pride in making tasty salads.

Even after having lobster for dinner the night before, he dove straight for another big meal and went for the char grilled wagyu cheese burger.

Bell may be petite but don't judge her appetite by her size but that girl can eat! Lucky girl. She had the laksa leaf pesto, truffle fries on the side and still had room for dessert. She also managed to finish off that sinful ice-cream pastry puff!

I enjoyed everything at dinner but I was a little disappointed with the key lime pie. Nothing beats the original key lime pie from Key West but this should've been better. Something about the crust... Anyway, I took about 3 bites and left the rest to the guy sitting next to me.

With the KL bloggers

This ferocious lime green dress and Inge Christopher gold clutch is from also from Dress Sense. I'm very grateful to have them sponsor my outfits for the 2 special events I attended in Singapore. Believe me, you won't have to spend hundreds of money on a dress you're probably going to wear just once anymore.
Dress Sense provides beautiful dresses and classy gowns like this for rental! I'll write about that on my next blog post. Meanwhile...

We arrived to the party pretty early, around just before 9pm. After some photo takings on the black carpet, we moved on inside and were ushered into this little holding room where there were plush seats and tables tricked out with bottles of JW Black Label. Some people actually preferred the holding because it was more chill.

The holding room couldn't hold that many people but there seemed to be nowhere to go so everyone was sort of wondering if that was it. But they had a bit of a surprise...

A loud siren went off and the lights at this hallway entrance lit up to which led everyone into the main room, where the REAL party was about to take place. Music and pumping and everyone started to get really excited!

Visiting from KL

Crowd was going off!

JWBL fueled the party throughout the night...

Sarah (Charles' sister) is doing a 6-month trip around the world and did a stop in Singapore so she, too, joined us for the party!

Ladies from Bangkok, KL, Singapore, Bangkok, Singapore, Bangkok...

Johnnie Walker cocktails.

Helen, Charles, Sarah and I.

Camera flashes were going off everywhere! Compact cameras, professional DSLRs and even phone cameras. When you're having that much of a good time, you gotta make sure you capture as much of every moment.

My killer heels were killing me by the end of the night. I guess that's why they call it 'killer heels', huh? There were zero seats in the main event room and I couldn't be fussed to go back to the holding room to take advantage of the plush seats so I left the party around 1am. I probably would've stayed longer if I had more comfortable shoes on but not even heaps of whiskey could help me with the situation with my murderous kicks.
A friend of mine (a guy, if I may point out...) mentioned that my dress reminded him of Roberto Cavalli's Fall 2004 dress that Victoria Beckham wore to a pre-World Cup party in 2006. 1) I was impressed by his memory 2) ...and his taste in fashion. He was right - it was toga-style lime green green with a dangerous slit that shows of a bit of leg. The dress I wore was indeed similar except the slit on my dress was on the back.
I love both dresses nonetheless. Whether it's Cavalli or Jovani, if you have a special event coming up and need a dress to style you up, check out Dress Sense and find out how you can afford their luxurious items in my next advertorial post!
Cozycot 100 Most Inspiring Real Women
Hey guys! How's everything going for ya? I hope you're staying healthy, sexy and motivated
I'm so happy to share this piece of news with you... I'm nominated as one of 100 Most Inspiring Real Women by Cozycot to commemorate International Women's Day 2011. All thanks to you! I'll be in Singapore this weekend to receive this award on Saturday at Orchard Central. If you're interested in attending the IWD Fair (International Women's Day Fair) register now and I'll see you there!

Show your support and be sure to hit the 'Like' button next to my profile on this page!
Thanks guys, and I hope to see you this Saturday! Who else is also attending the Johnnie Walker Jet Black Party?
February Cover Models!
How funny is this? My boyfriend and I are both on the cover of 2 different magazines for the month of February! This is my first magazine cover in Malaysia, exactly a year after my first cover for STUFF magazine in Singapore last year. As for Charles, it's his first magazine cover ever, congrats baby!

More behind the scene photos coming up in my next post! CLIVE Magazine is only available in Malaysia. Grab your copy today!
Top 5 Stories of 2010 on MensHealth.com.sg
I had just realized that my interview on MensHealth.com.sg made it to the Top 5 Stories of 2010! How awesome. I love it when they pick favorite quotes... Haha!
Let Me Set This Straight…
I'm aware that 'some people' may think that I've had plastic surgery and I can see where they're coming from if they've only seen my photos, especially my old photos, where I looked younger and much chubbier than I am now. For the record, the only 'constructional' work I've done were braces when I was 17, which I wore for 1½ years.
2006 was a good year when I started modeling as I had just turned 18 and had my braces taken off. But it was short-lived as I started gaining weight. So in 2007, I took sometime off Singapore and decided to stay in Florida/California to get as far away I could from any distractions, lose weight and travel (Read: At My Highest & Lowest Weight...). I did not go to LA or SF to do plastic surgery, I was a hostess at a sushi restaurant, so how could I possibly afford that?
I find it extremely shallow and thoughtless of some people to judge others based on their looks or photos without knowing their whole story. You can speculate as much as you want from these photos but I know the truth, and hell, I worked damn hard and honestly for myself.

Is That You, Kelly Osbourne?
Kelly Osbourne (left) with Miley Cyrus. Doesn't Kelly remind you of Carmen Electra here?
Some celebrities can go from fit to fat or vice versa when a role in a movie calls for it. Others go through dramatic weight loss/gain due to stress, or simply for the better. 25 year-old Kelly Osbourne, who was once more voluptuous, has ditched her dark locks and rockstar image for a more feminine, mature look and has lost 50lbs since 'Dancing With The Stars'.
Kelly Osbourne Before:
Kelly Obsbourne Now:
She's even appeared on the cover of SHAPE magazine since her weight transformation:
'A trick I've learned is to eat just a little bit of something that has no carbs and no sugar in it before you go to sleep because it keeps your metabolism going.
'They say you should never eat before you go to bed, but I've found just having a tiny little snack - like half an apple or something like that - before you go to sleep really helps.'
'Pilates is amazing, my posture is so much better and I'm even starting to get muscles on my tummy - it's incredible,' she has said.
'I’m a girl, girls are never happy with the way they look. There is always something that you want to change but I will say that this is the most content that I have ever been in my life.’
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I like Kelly's new look! She's not crazy skinny and she does look a lot more mature and demure. I'm sure she's still a little rockstar at heart, but it's good that she's embracing change and a healthier lifestyle.
9 Essentials In My Gym Bag

Bagspace.sg sent me an email a few weeks ago and asked if I could share "What's In My Bag", in response to my posts about "What's In Your Shopping Cart?". So here it is! My favorite bag of the moment is this Faux Leather Shoulder Bag (COACH-inspired) from YesStyle.com . I love that you can carry it on your arm, over your shoulder or even as a sling bag (it comes with a changeable strap). In fact, I love it so much that I have another one in baby blue (no longer available).

IN this bag, you will find at least 9 of my bag essentials...

1. Tiffany & Co. aviator shades - I've had this for a year now and it goes with everything I wear, can't go wrong with it.
2. Adidas water bottle - Gotta make sure I stay hydrated!
3. Adidas training gloves - Wouldn't want the smell of iron or skin peeling on my palm when I'm doing weight training...
4. iPod Shuffle + headphones - Music keeps me pumped when working out.
5. Shiseido powder + brush - Just so my face won't shine like a mirror...
6. Bath & Bodyworks hand sanitizer (Japanese Cherry Blossom) - Do you have any idea how dirty public place (or even your own home) can be? Best to keep your hand sanitized, especially if you have a habit of touching your face or eating/picking food with your hand.
7. Abercrombie & Fitch '8' Perfume - My favorite scent!
8. Victoria's Secret body lotion (Honeysuckle Belle) - Daily moisturizing keeps your skin firm, healthy, and smelling good.
9. FOCAL Deodorant from Boots... - This is the best deodorant, ever! I always get my friends to get this for me when they visit Thailand. I wished they had Boots here. They have a few quality house-brand products. This deodorant spray in particular is great because it's fragrance-free, hypo-allergenic and all natural (Ingredients: Alum, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycon, Aqua) - it's almost like spraying water, except you'll smell good all day
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Here's me carrying my favorite bag standing out my favorite sushi restaurant in KL!
I Am NUFFNANG’s Featured Blogger for the Month of October!
Thank you, Nuffnang, for featuring me as your Featured Blogger for the Month of October! I am so honored to be mentioned on your site. Read my story about how and why I started blogging here. Thank you for all your support and continue returning to my blog!

WIN Tickets To The Johnnie Walker Jet Black Party 2010 In Singapore
The Johnnie Walker Jet Black Party invites you to Step Inside and enjoy the ultimate VIP Formula One style club experience.

The Jet Black Party is one of the most popular parties in Singapore on The Grand Prix Weekend. I attended last year's party; also held at One On The Bund, after watching the F1 race at the Paddock Club. Needless to say, it was one of the highlights of my 2009.


At Jet Black, Johnnie Walker will blend the perfect mix of internationally celebrated DJs, world class mixologists and the hottest waterfront venue in Singapore, One on the Bund, to keep the energy of the Night Race alive long after the checkered flag falls. Watch this video to see what you missed last year and what to expect!
Formula One is one of the most exclusive and glamorous sports in the world and is a truly global spectacle, ranging from the history and style of Monaco to the excitement and energy of the Singapore night race. The Johnnie Walker Jet Black series provides a window into this exclusive world.
The party will be held on Saturday and Sunday (25 & 26th September 2010) starting from 1030pm. Door open from 7pm with an exclusive Johnnie Walker mentoring session. There will be a live screening of the qualifying round on Saturday and the final night race on Sunday with internationally-celebrated DJs such as DJ Andrew T, DJ Mia, DJ Brendon P and Poet Name Life spinning the decks to keep the party pumping.

TO WIN a pair of tickets to this exclusive party, simply answer this question:
"Why should you win a pair of tickets to this year’s Johnnie Walker’s Jet Black Party at One on the Bund?"
Leave your answers in the comment box below and the top 5 most creative answers will receive a pair of invites to the exclusive mega 2-day Johnnie Walker Jet Black Party at One on the Bund!
Contest ends on Monday, 20th September 2010 at 2pm (SGT).
Johnnie Walker Black Label on the rocks, my drink of choice for any occasion when it calls for one.
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Contest closed. The lucky 5 winners will be notified via email. Thank you for your participation!
The Explode Program: DAY 7
We have finally reached Day 7, which completes 1 out of the 12 weeks of the Explode Program. Day 7 is another cardio day. I recommend doing 20-30 minutes of running, similar to Day 3. You may choose either one the cardio days to do something else other rather than running such as cycling, rowing, elliptical, skipping, swimming or attending a cardio workout class at your gym.

If you're not desperately catching your breath, you're not desperately trying hard to lose weight!
Hilary Swank looks outstanding in this photo. True strength.










