Exploring Singapore? Part 1 - Haji Lane

Recently, someone asked me where are some nice places in Singapore. As a Singaporean, i took sometime to think through and since SG50 is coming.. I decided to do some short introduction to Singapore for the all the friends out there who would want to make a trip to this small little island filled with many surprises!

I will first start with the place closest to me! HAJI LANE! This lane has the name of being the hipster street! A few years back, when i first came to this lane, it's where local designers started out their own small boutiques and the things are really cool but expensive in those days.

Today, Haji Lane still kept to it's name for being Singapore hipster street! The colourful units sticks close to one another, and every shop has their own unique features! I love this street because... If you ask me... where can i find unique clothes? unique accessories? This is definitely the place! Many photographers like to take photos here too! because of the colors, the hippy and liveliness of this lane.

Personally, i am a lover of unique things! I buy unique things from all over the world whenever i travel and bring them back to this small island of mine! And of course, i am a cafe hopper too! Sitting down for a nice coffee of coffee or tea, with a magazine or iPad :x will make my afternoon!

2 months back, i decided to share my collections and bring these unique things i find together, i opened my retail shop here @ 21 Haji Lane!

Combining apparels, accessories, cafe and even beauty together all in one place!

If you follow my blog, present this post to my staff to receive 5% off apparels and accessories! You can also follow us on Facebook @thelastpiece and Instagram @thelastpiecesg for our latest promotion! We are also having weekly giveaways that you can take part in!

We open at 11am everyday and closes at 8pm. We close later on Fridays and Saturdays, at 9pm. If you are looking to have lunch or dinner around the area when you come by, do not worry! You will receive 10% off total bill at "I am" cafe, where they sells really really nice western food! when you purchase anything in my shop, and present the receipts upon ordering!

We have new stocks replenished every Mondays. Every piece is unique and only one piece available. Looking for dresses for events or parties where you don't wish to see another person wearing the same dress as you? We are confident to say that we only carry 1 piece of each design and per color. You will not find the same dress in the same color in our shop. We do not restock the same item :) So if you like something, grab them before they are gone! ;)

Facials are available too! come on down to see what are the promotions every month. We can also work around your budget so do not worry about having to pay what you are told to. We do our best to bring comfort and satisfaction to meet your needs. 

There are other shops around that sells cool things too. You can walk down the lane from where we are, and find interesting finds too!

The weather can sometimes be really warm. Wear light clothes, bring along an umbrella if you have to. As the weather may change and you will not want to be caught in the rain ;)

Planning a trip to Singapore? stay tuned for more introduction to other nice things in Singapore! <3 <3 <3

Everything?

Money is not everything but yet you cannot do anything without it.

Dressing up and looking good is not everything, but yet it reveals all that is within!
I am not someone who will make up everyday. In fact, I only do when I goes to church because I believe that we need to look good when we come before our king. 

My recent trip to shanghai, I met a friend and stayed with her for a few days. Everyday I see her diligence in putting make up and looking her best, till the very moment she goes to bed. On the last night, I had the chance to chat with her. Talking about the importance of working on marriage, I realized looking good is also a constant effort in making the marriage work!

Whatever is true on the outside reflects the truth on the inside. Very much like the saying that goes, there are no ugly woman, only lazy ones. When you dress simple, life will also be simple and boring. Using "not a make up everyday kinda person" as an excuse of my laziness was greatly revealed.
When you just wear whatever comes to you without thinking, is really because you are too lazy to stand in front of the mirror to take a look at yourself a bit more to see if it all matches!

Does it cost to look pretty and dress up? Of course it does. I am not going to lie to you and say that it does not cost money. But does it have to cost thousands of dollars for plastic surgery and branded? NO.
Dressing up is about how you can put various things together and give a completely different style each time. With the same pieces of clothing but yet wear out a completely different you, for different events. Fashion is not always about the new and the expensive.

It's never about the brand, it's about the design. It's never about the trend, it's about my style! - Jamie Lin 

Attos

A completely inspiring boutique and brand.

Housing a wide range of famous luxury brands, they also house an inspiring range of their very own in-house brand. Every item has a story to tell and deeper meaning behind. A meaning of LOVE.

Their range of items includes the following:

BAGS

ACCESSORIES

SUNGLASSES

HEELS

I bought a bag known as the 'Angel' bag, designed with the inspiration of angel wings. This bag is specially designed and all proceeds will be used to fund a charity for children. What makes shopping a greater joy? is when you get to enjoy the process and yet helped people in the process.

You can check out more at their website: ATTOS
or simply make a trip down to visit their store and get inspired!
New flagship store opening in Milan, Via Della Spiga 34

Party of LOVE

My birthday theme was called, Party of LOVE. Wondered why i came out with that theme?
Well, have you heard of the saying that goes, it is more blessed to give than to receive?

A week or so before the actual day, i was actually feeling quite down and was wondering if people will remember my birthday etc. That day i was in church and God reminded me of His word. "It is more blessed to give than to receive!" I received the word in joy and begin to organize my Party of LOVE. The next one whole week, i had my mind set on thinking of all the things i am going to do for the party instead of spending those times trying to think of what others are thinking.

I searched for a nice place, i called to make booking, i printed invitations, made my own party bags and think of the gifts to give to each one who comes! I had 2 parts to this party with 2 different groups of friends. The first party took place at my house and i decided to have a garage giveaway! Giving away alots of clothes, accessories, bags, facial mask and some small collectables! It was my happiest birthday EVER! Seeing them picking the clothes and leaving with bags of things so happily, brought me greater joy than receiving presents from them.

The 2nd party was the one i posted a few days back, that took place at Verve Pizzeria. Click here to view post. This time in the party bag was a hand sanitizer that comes with the holder from Bath&BodyWorks imported from US and a facial mask!

So let's spread love today! You can give without loving but you cannot love without giving. Giving is one of the sure signs of LOVE!