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Gift Ideas for Her – Dior Accessories Selections for Christmas


[Fashion]

If you have a headache about what to buy your loved one for Christmas, have a look at the latest collection of accessories by Dior.
The cruise 2016 accessories collection by Raf Simons for Dior features colourful handbags, graphic earrings and patchwork footwear, and are a reflection of silhouettes, paragons of freshness and lightness.
The collection is available in the Dior boutique in Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur and is subject to availability.
 
Bags
                                                                             
 
Footwear
                                                         

Accessories
                                                                                              
 
For more info, head over to http://www.dior.com/
Images courtesy of Dior Malaysia
Breakfast at Ultime Atelier & Boulangerie


[Premium Dining]

We recently paid another visit to Ultime Atelier & Boulangerie, which is located at Menara Noble Land, just a stone’s throw from Changkat Bukit Bintang in downtown Kuala Lumpur.
Before you proceed further, if you have not yet read my previous posts regarding Ultime, you can do so here:

https://timchew.net/2021/03/09/preview-of-ultime-atelier-boulangerie-kuala-lumpur/

https://timchew.net/2021/03/06/ultime-atelier-boulangerie-kuala-lumpur/

This time round, we were there to try their new breakfast menu, which is available from 8 am until 11 am. The menu is rather interesting as you can order one of the courses, or add on course upon course. We went for the whole nine yards (4 courses), as well as trying all the various mains available.

1st Course – RM35
Choose two (2) French and Danish pastries and breads from a wide selection, paired with a cup of black coffee. 

2nd Course – Add RM25
Add on either a garden salad, granola or eggs prepared your way. If you’re a big eater, you might want to add on something more substantial to the first course.

Granola topped with yoghurt

Garden Salad
A nice fluffy omelette made with Kenkori eggs – from a local farm, with some greens on the side. This was my favourite for the 2nd course.

3rd Course – Add RM35
If you’re a really huge eater or intend to skip lunch, you can opt to add on a pasta marinara, or grilled Ora king salmon (+RM 20), or A5 wagyu hamburger (+RM 35) with port wine and grilled vegetables.
Pasta marinara
Grilled Ora king salmon
Wagyu burger. Being a meat lover, I really enjoyed this juicy and flavourful wagyu burger! Perhaps I would opt for the 1st course then add on this burger (while skipping the other courses)

4th Course – Add RM18
If you’re a sweet tooth, you might want to end your BIG breakfast with some of Ultime’s signature desserts like burnt cheesecake, brownies, pandan layer cake, chocolate tart and pecan pie.

Pecan pie
Pandan layer cake
Chocolate tart
Brownie

We could barely walk after the meal. I would think that three (3) courses would be more than enough for me, and that’s with me not choosing the pasta. My choice would be two French pastries (one of which being a croissant), omelette, and maybe if I’m famished, a main. I’m not much of a sweet tooth so desserts don’t really appeal much to me. Perhaps the fairer sex would appreciate them more.
If you want to impress a date, this breakfast would be something different from the run of the mill cafe breakfast.

For a limited time, enjoy an introductory rate of RM25 (for the 1st course).

Ultime Kuala Lumpur is located at:
Unit 4-1, Level 4, Menara Noble Land,No. 2, Jalan Changkat Ceylon,50200 Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.
Telephone: 012-858 8016 or 03-2704 0988
For more info, head over to https://www.facebook.com/ultimeMY or https://ultime.com.my/

Don’t forget to take a nice photo at the Insta-spot near the entrance
The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur’s Crystal Summer Party – May 2017


[Event]

 
Not many people know that the idea for Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers actually hatched during one of our pool parties years ago back in 2010. Back then we were having monthly pool parties at a rooftop bar/ swimming pool in downtown Kuala Lumpur and had our lovely FHM Girl Next Door finalists as well as FHM Girlfriends/ Cilipadis with us.
So it was with some degree of nostalgia that MHB’s Andy Kho and myself together with our friends Jean and Winnie made our way over to the St. Regis Kuala Lumpur for their Crystal Summer Party on 20 May 2017. This inaugural pool party at the hotel was held at the glitzy and glamorous Crystal rooftop bar and the poolside area. The bar was inspired by the multi-facets of the precious gem it is named after, and is Kuala Lumpur’s latest playground for the city’s socialites and elite.
The hotel utilises LED media technology not only in their renowned ballroom but also adjacent to the rooftop swimming pool next to Crystal bar with a large 7m x 4m LED media wall which is extremely useful as a backdrop for events or private launches or live screenings. The indoor areas on the ground and first floor of Crystal bar are more of a classy and sophisticated lounge, while the al fresco area on the ground floor allows you to be closer to the action in the pool. The outdoor areas on the upper deck though is great for private parties and offers a panoramic views of KL city and surrounding areas. 
There was a RM70.00 cover charge to enter the pool party which was inclusive of one (1) drink. On the decks providing the entertainment for the party were DJs Mr. Q, Chinois, Alex Martin, Felix T,  Xami, and Dora, taking turns from 4.00pm till late night.
 
 Half a dozen DJs provided the tunes for the party
 Carlsberg and Asahi were partners of the event
 Miss Chinese Cosmos Carrie Lee (right) was also there
 We discovered that the upper deck of Crystal Bar offered an awesome view of the pool below as well as the KL skyline so we spent some time up there enjoying some drinks with the view
 Andy took the opportunity to snap some photos of Jean
 Andy and Jean
 We got there early however later in the evening the crowd started coming in
 The girls soon took the pool, splashing around with the pink flamingo and unicorn floats
 The girls had a splashing good time
 BTW in the background is the large 7m x 4m LED media wall

 While I was chilling upstairs, enjoying the drinks and catching up on the latest socialite updates and stories with Jessy
 
Crystal rooftop bar is located at: 
Level 6, St. Regis Kuala Lumpur,
No 6 Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, 
Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 
50470 Kuala Lumpur, 
Malaysia.
 
Telephone: +603 2727 6690
Email: crystalbar@stregis.com
Website: http://www.stregiskualalumpur.com/
Opening Hours: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM Daily
 
Photo credits: Andy Kho Photography (www.andykho.com)
 
 Thanks for having us!
Superdry Sport – Men’s Ready to Wear SS17


[Fashion]

 
Superdry’s latest Sport collection brings the right mix of cool and credible. The collection features performance products for the trendsetter who defines their own rules, providing great layering options with a full range for hitting the gym and everyday wear. The urban colour palette of bold blues and cool greys offers a cutting-edge style. Outerwear steals the show this season with key highlights including the Hybrid Zip Hoodies, which feature a quilted body and jersey sleeves, and Superdry’s Core Cagoules, which feature water and wind resistant fabric in fresh, all over prints. The collection is rounded off with a selection of gym tops in relaxed and athletic fits, training shorts and sports leggings – all with moisture wicking fabric technology.
 

                              

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
 
For more info, head over to http://www.superdry.com
Images courtesy of FJ Benjamin Malaysia.
Richard Marx “The Solo Tour” Live in Kuala Lumpur 2016


[Concert]

 
I was most honoured to be invited to cover the Richard Marx Live in Kuala Lumpur 2016 concert on 9 March 2016 thanks to Fat Boys Event Management Malaysia who organised the concert. Growing up in the 80’s meant that I was familiar with his hit songs and seeing him perform in the flesh was indeed a very memorable experience.
 
 Accompanying me was Ruby who was also familiar with Richard Marx’s songs

 
He didn’t bring a band with him this time round but performed solo with the exception of one (1) song with his three (3) sons accompanying him via video. His sons definitely inherited their father’s musical talent!
The show was an intimate evening with Richard interacting with the crowd and performing mostly his hit songs with a sprinkling of some newer songs thrown in for good measure. 
All in all he performed 15 songs – Endless summer nights, Take this heart, Keep coming back, Now and forever, Hazard, Save me, Turn off the night, Dance with my father again, This I promise you, Satisfied, Just go, Angelia, Don’t mean nothing, Should’ve known better, and of course “Right Here Waiting” closed off the show.
Along the way, he shared some stories about the songs. “This I Promise You”  was a song he wrote for N-Sync that became a great hit while “Hazard” was quite an unexpected hit from him as he was trying out something new and wrote a murder mystery in the form of a song.
He performed with only the acoustic/ classical guitar or the piano, both of which he played absolutely brilliantly, and he even played “Angelia” totally unplugged without any mic or the guitar plugged in to the amplifiers. Now Plenary Hall is not a small hall but with everyone as quite as a mouse, we were able to appreciate his voice totally raw and boy can he sing.
 

 
More info on Fat Boys Event Management at https://www.facebook.com/FatBoysMY/
 

The photos and the video above were shot using the FUJIFILM X-T10.
More info at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x_t10/
 
Below are the photos courtesy of Fat Boys Event Management.
More info at www.facebook.com/FatBoysMY
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HTC Incredible S Launch


HTC launched their newest smartphone along with a special HTC/ Digi outlet called Cubic Platforms at Sunway Giza which provides various services (pay bills, buy HTC phones, send your phone for service, etc. etc.) and houses a cafe which serves good coffee and light snacks.
The ever-so-sweet Michelle Phoon with the HTC Incredible S
The delicious looking Belle Lee was one of the HTC girls too!
As was Queen'ce who I think has a 'girl next door' look.
The services offered at Cubic Platforms
The HTC Incredible S
Unfortunately no Tomcat in the middle this time...
 
Get more info on the HTC Incredible S here.
Omakase Menu at Hagi Japanese Cuisine, TTDI



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MHB Digital’s resident food writer Kelly Siew (who blogs at https://kellysiewcooks.com/) and I recently headed over to Hagi Japanese Cuisine in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, to try one of the restaurant’s three (3) omakase menus. 

<p value="<amp-fit-text layout="fixed-height" min-font-size="6" max-font-size="72" height="80">Hagi Japanese Cuisine was named after the Japanese fall flower (also known as the Japanese bush clover) that's commonly found in the Japanese countryside. The restaurant aims to evoke the essence of traditional Japanese dining experiences, emphasising on freshness on every platter. Hagi Japanese Cuisine was named after the Japanese fall flower (also known as the Japanese bush clover) that’s commonly found in the Japanese countryside. The restaurant aims to evoke the essence of traditional Japanese dining experiences, emphasising on freshness on every platter. 
HAGI’s signature dishes are prepared using the finest ingredient delivered directly from the renowned Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo. HAGI offers a variety of pork free omakase menus which start from RM180 going up to RM380 per pax, as well as a variety of a la carte dishes such as salads, appetisers, sashimi, sushi, nigiri, yakimono, shokoji, menrui, mushimono and even wagyu!
Some of Hagi’s signature dishes include:
‘Unagi Hitsumabushi’ – A spin-off from the traditional grilled eel rice bowl, this classic specialty dish from Nagoya has a distinct 3-way eating procedure.
‘Hagi Hiyashi Somen’ – Hagi’s signature somen noodles is a must-try Japanese summer dish. Topped with sea urchin & salmon roe, the refreshing dish served in a chilled bowl is the go-to to beat the heat on a sunny day.
‘Akazu’ – To round off a wholesome Edo style dining experience, all premium grade short grain rice used in HAGI are seasoned with red vinegar to bring out the full taste, colour and character.
Every dish in HAGI is curated by the Head Chef Yee Fung who has over a decade of Japanese culinary craft experience under his belt. His forte of ‘Moritsuke’ – the art of harmonising space and food on plating, is at the heart of HAGI’s philosophy of serving with ‘pride, passion and perfection’. 
The drinks menu includes a variety of Japanese sakes, beers and whiskies.

The interior of the restaurant features an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs in actionThere’s a good selection of various sake, Japanese whisky, and beer. 

Hagi Japanese Cuisine is located at: 

<p value="<amp-fit-text layout="fixed-height" min-font-size="6" max-font-size="72" height="80">18, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 1, <br>Taman Tun Dr Ismail, <br>60000 Kuala Lumpur, <br>Malaysia.18, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Operating Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm and 6pm – 10:30pm
Telephone: +6014-358 9434
Website: www.hagi.com.my

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Travel & Hospitality News – August 2019


[Travel/ Hospitality]
“Floating Breakfast” at Dusit Thani Maldives

  
Dusit Thani Maldives on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll – the Maldives’ first and only UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve – introduced a luxury ‘Floating Breakfast’ concept offering guests a memorable way to start the day in the privacy of its pools.
Guests can choose one of two options: Floating Breakfast with a Demi Bottle of Champagne (375ml), or Floating Breakfast with soft drinks only.
  

Floating Breakfast with champagne
    
The first option is priced at USD 80++ for two persons, and, alongside the Champagne, also includes Eggs Royale; smoked salmon with green asparagus; a selection of baked goods and pastries; assorted fruits and nuts; various cheeses; light gourmet bites such as Iberico ham with tomato ciabatta, and other delicious treats.
  

  
The second option is priced at USD 60++ for two persons and comes with a selection of baked goods, dried fruits, various cheeses, light gourmet bites, freshly-squeezed seasonal juices, and tea/coffee.
‘Floating Breakfast’ is available via In Villa Dining at the resort’s signature two-bedroom Beach Residence, as well as at villas and pavilions which have private pools.
Located just 35 minutes by seaplane from capital city Malé, and 10 minutes by speedboat from Dharavandhoo Domestic Airport in Baa Atoll, Dusit Thani Maldives comprises 94 villas and residences, along with three restaurants, two bars, and Dusit’s signature Devarana Spa. The resort is surrounded by a rich house reef, white sandy beaches and a turquoise lagoon. A well-equipped Kids Club adds to the resort’s family-friendly appeal.
  

  
For more info, head over to http://www.dusit.com/dusit-thani/en/maldives.html
Versace Menswear Fall Winter 2016 – Accessories Collection


[Luxury Fashion]

 
The Versace accessories collection was also revealed at the Versace Menswear Fall Winter 2016 collection (which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2017/01/24/versace-menswear-fall-winter-2016/), 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
 
The Versace boutiques in Malaysia are located at:
Lot 2.25 & 3.27, Level 2 & 3, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 2141 0677
 
LC-G02, Ground Floor, Suria KLCC
Tel: +603 2162 0109
 
Lot H08, Passenger Level, Satellite Building, KLIA
Tel: +603 8776 2269
 
Images courtesy of Versace Malaysia.
Editor’s Note – October 2019


[Editor’s Note]
Wine Day at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara

 
We headed over to Nizza at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara on 28 September 2019 for their Wine Day which featured various wine importers and distributors with more than 100 different types of wines for sampling and sale, as well as freshly shucked oysters from Poseidon’s Reserve.
  

  

 
Grand Launch of Three Stooges Bar at Jaya One

  
We recently attended the launch of the new Three Stooges bar (which occupies the lot right opposite Starbucks, which used to be Brussels Beer Cafe) at Jaya One in Petaling Jaya. The launch was in partnership with some of the major alcohol distributors in Malaysia including Heineken Malaysia, Fortier Wines & Spirits, Drinks Connexion, Bacardi Martini, and more.
The various distributors set up booths in the courtyard beside Three Stooges and guests got to sample and savour the various brews like Apple Fox cider, as well as liquors like London No.1 gin, Dewars 15 Years, Tomatin, Singleton, Bottega gin, Scallywag whisky, to name a few.
It was rather different from the normal bar launches as this had a more festival feel to it, with the variety of drinks available, as well as a live band keeping us entertained. Also, it was very nice to catch up with my friends from the Malaysian alcohol industry.
Three Stooges is a live music bar which serves a variety of drinks including draught beers, liquors as well as bar snacks, and a full dinner menu, making it a very viable option for enjoying happy hour drinks with some friends/ colleagues, or even for dinner.
  

 

 The live band kept guests entertained
 There were also games on stage where guests could win themselves some prizes

  
Three Stooges Jaya One is located at:
G.011 & G.012, The Square Jaya One, 
No. 72A, Jalan Universiti, 
Section 13,
46200 Petaling Jaya, 
Selangor, Malaysia.
  
Telephone: 016-636 3833
Website: threestoogesbistro.com.my
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/threestoogesjaya1/
Photo Credits: Three Stooges Jaya One and author’s own
  
 Thanks for having us over!
GUESS Summer 2016 Men’s Collection


[Fashion]
                        
This season, the GUESS men’s collection blends together a combination of traditional staple pieces with a selection of fashion focused garments including statement denim and bomber jackets with eye-catching embroidery.  Short and long sleeved button-downs in chambray, denim and linen paired with crisp white denim jeans are a go-to ensemble for any summer day.  Light-weight sweaters and tees with black and white stripes and checks are summer essentials that pair nicely with any summer denim styles.
                       
More info at http://www.guess.com
Burberry Unveils its Autumn/ Winter 2019 Pre-Collection


[Fashion News]

  
“I wanted this collection to be a continuation of the story I began to tell in September with my debut Burberry collection. I’m focusing on establishing our codes through archive prints, house colours, and iconic outerwear, while cementing the new themes I set out last season including the Thomas Burberry Monogram, eveningwear and tailoring.” – Riccardo Tisci, Burberry Chief Creative Officer
Pre-Collection, for men and women, continues to explore the themes set out in Riccardo’s debut runway collection for the house and his introduction of a new set of house codes including the Thomas Burberry Monogram.
It’s a collection of contrasts and contradictions, which unpacks the wardrobe of the lady and the girl, the gentleman and the boy, as well as an evolving eveningwear offering through a contemporary British lens. Riccardo continues to reference Burberry’s past through archive prints and explores iconic outerwear styles while at the same time heralding the future of the house.
Outerwear comes in new proportions and fabrications for both men and women. Details include leather and shearling patchwork, ring-snap fastenings, micro metal rings and studs. There is a focus on trench coats, downs and quilts.
The full Pre-Collection will be available from May 2019.
  

 
Burberry stores in Malaysia are located at Suria KLCC, The Gardens Mid Valley and in Parkson Pavilion.
More info at http://www.burberry.com/
All images courtesy of Burberry.
Camel Active Autumn/ Winter 2010/ 2011 Fashion Show


Kuala Lumpur, 29 July 2010 – Camel Active Malaysia launched it Autumn/ Winter 2010/ 2011 collection with a unique fashion show at Capitol Studios, Sri Damansara.
Check out the video.
Ted Baker Spring Summer 2016 Collection at KLCC Fashion Week 2016


[Fashion]

 
MHB’s Stephanie Lim and I headed over to Suria KLCC for the Ted Baker Spring Summer 2016 fashion show on 21st April 2016. The show was held in conjunction with the Suria KLCC Fashion Week 2016 and showcased Ted Baker’s latest Spring Summer womenswear and menswear collections. Attending the show was over 100 guests including media, celebrities, fashionistas and VIP customers who got to enjoy a live caricature drawing on exclusive Ted’s canvas bag, funky photo booth, sweet treats and Magnum ice cream. 
Bernie Chan, the emcee for the Six-Star Style night kick-start the show with a lucky draw session, followed by models sporting the brand’s latest collection – “Six-Star Style” on the runway. The summer wears will make you want to travel to the Strawberry Islands, a fictional all-inclusive resort of the most charming kind, where visitors just happen to be dressed Ted to toe at all times.
With prints being the trend of the season, the Six-Star Style collection channels sophistication from arty to thoroughly modern with geo detailing and sporty monochrome. This season, the new colour palette sees tones of bold orange, fresh mint and red, and new neutrals of monochrome and navy.
For ladies, this season’s most luxurious showpieces include breath-taking printed lace twinsets and a delightful candyfloss-pink statement-making dress that comes artistically laid out with gold floral embroidery. For gents, Ted Baker has created geo prints and lightweight linens that can be paired with anything formal or checked formal.
 

 Group photo of Peter Davis, Joanne Yew, Kiki Lee (Advertising & Promotions Manager of RSH Malaysia), Eileen Hah (Brand Manager of Ted Baker Malaysia), Denise Camellia, JC Chee and Shaarnaz Ahmad
 With MHB’s Stephanie Lim
                        
 
                        
 
 
More info at http://www.tedbaker.com/
 
 FUJIFILM X-T10
The photos in this post were shot using the FUJIFILM X-T10.
More info at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x_t10/
 
 With the gorgeous Joanne Yew of The Journey fame
Dior Pre Fall/ Fall 2016 Ready To Wear


[Luxury Fashion]
                               
 
The DIOR boutique in Kuala Lumpur is located at:
G20,21,22,25, 26,27 &28, Indulge Floor,
Starhill Gallery,
181, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
 
Telephone: 603 21431886
 
For more info, head over to http://www.dior.com/
Images courtesy of Dior Malaysia.