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Oppo N1 Launch 180214


[Tech]

I generally dislike going to KL city close to rush hours however as I was feeling particularly curious this time round I decided to head over to the KL Convention Centre on 18 February 2014 for the OPPO Electronics Corp launch of the OPPO N1 smartphone.
OPPO originates from Guangdong, China but has grown and how has it’s presence in several countries including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, India and Mexico, while the brand is also in the United States, marketing its Blu-ray range of products.
More than 1,500 engineers were involved in the research and development process of the OPPO N1 over a period of 18 months (as opposed to the normal 12 months or less it normally takes to come up with a smartphone). OPPO manufactured some parts of the phone in-house, and the units underwent several tests including temperature, humidity, and weather conditions before the final product was release to the market.
OPPO N1 is positioned as OPPO’s flagship smartphone and features a 5.9-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 600, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and the signature swivelling 13MP camera with dual LED flash, which can rotate up to 206 degrees and can lock at any angle. The camera allows users to take high-quality selfies instead of normally relying on the lower quality front camera found in most smartphones.
The O-touch panel on the back of the N1 can switch on the picture mode without touching the screen, and take pictures with it. There is also a keychain-friendly O-Click remote that connects to the phone via Bluetooth for off-device operation and control, including remote camera operation.
The OPPO N1 come with their own custom Color OS which uses Android 4.2, which allows users to draw on the screen with one finger to turn on the phone/flash, two fingers to control volume, and three fingers to screen shoot, or draw certain letters to activate apps such as the camera.
The OPPO N1 is priced at RM1,798.00
At the launch, OPPO also debuted the Find 5 Mini, R1, and OPPO Neo to the Malaysian media.

(Hint – click on the pics below to open to a larger version)

Here are the product specs:

Size
170.7 x 82.6 x 9 mm

Weight
213g

Processor
Quad-core 1.7GHz

Network
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

 
WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz

3G Data Rate
HSDPA 42Mbps, HSUPAs

Display
5.9’’

 
1920 x 1080 FHD, 16M color

Operating System
ColorOS (based on Android 4.2)

Camera
13MP Rotating Camera

RAM
2GB

ROM
16GB

Battery
3610mAh

Connectivity
Wifi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0

I don’t usually like to include ads in my posts but I thought that what they did which was pretty nice and not so hard-sell – telling the story from two (2) perspectives while actually showing off some of the phone’s key features. And the girl is pretty… Enough said!
So here’s her perspective first.

And here’s his perspective.

More info at https://www.facebook.com/malaysiaoppo
Photo credits: Oppo Malaysia and author’s own
Hermès Pavilion Store Re-Opening Celebration


[Luxury Fashion]

  
Mei Sze and I headed over to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 16 January 2018 for the Hermès Pavilion Store Re-Opening Celebration with invited guests, top customers and members of the media. This celebration comes a month after the media preview cocktail which you can read about here – https://timchew.net/2017/12/28/hermes-re-opens-its-store-at-pavilion-kuala-lumpur/ (You can also find photos of the store’s interior as well as many of the products available there.)
  
Mei Sze and Lez admiring the products

The rear staircase is a very Insta-friendly spot

Fashion influencers Duogigs – Cherrie and Evangeline
Socialites Franklene and Crissty Chiang
Lots of delicious canapes and desserts for us to savour

There were also games on hand where we could win ourselves some collectible Hermes badges
This game pitted guest against guest and the girls got pretty playing it!

                                                  
    
The Hermes boutique in Pavilion KL is located at:
Lot 2.17.00, Level 2, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 
168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 
Bukit Bintang, 
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  
Telephone: +603-2142 0048
For more info, head over to http://www.hermes.com

Thanks for having us!
Fashion News – Celebrities in Versace at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards


[Fashion News]
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The stars were out in force for the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards on 6 January 2019 in Beverly Hills, California, with the following celebrities spotted wearing Atelier Versace. 
  

Taylor Swift was stunning in a custom-made, curve hugging, nude illusion Atelier Versace gown with off-the-shoulder neckline and daring thigh-high slit, fully beaded with delicate Swarovski crystals. She finished her look perfectly with black Versace sandals. 
  

Sandra Oh was breathtaking in a white Atelier Versace gown with delicate Swarovski crystal embellishments and dramatic sculptural accent at the shoulder. 
 

Later, to open the show, Sandra changed into another custom-made, Atelier Versace long sleeved vibrant red gown with plunging neckline and daring thigh-high slit. 
  
                        
Irina Shayk was gorgeous in a custom-made, fully beaded Atelier Versace gilded gown with Swarovski Crystal adornments throughout, and sexy sheer accents. She paired her look perfectly with gold Versace sandals. 
  

Chadwick Boseman of Marvel’s The Black Panther fame was fresh and stylish in a custom-made, Atelier Versace silver tuxedo, fully encrusted with Swarovski crystal beadwork and subtle Medusa accents throughout the jacket. 
  

Spike Lee was bold and dapper in a custom-made, Atelier Versace purple tuxedo, with coordinating silk purple shirt. 
 
The Versace boutiques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are located at:
Lot G29 & G30, Ground Floor, Suria KLCC Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: +603 2162 0109
 
Lot 2.25 & 3.2, Level 2 & 3, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: +603 2141 0677
 
More info at http://www.versace.com/
 
Images courtesy of Versace Malaysia.
Malaysia International Fashion Week 2011


[Event]
Attended the Malaysia International Fashion Week 2011 (MIFW 2011) with the Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers’ girls on Thursday, 24 November.
MIFW 2011 was helf at Zebra Square off the Kg. Pandan roundabout
Peugeot was the main sponsor and displayed their RCZ
But this was what really caught my attention - Kronenbourg 1664
MHB's Michelle with her Kronenbourg 1664 lager
Spotted my FHM Girl Next Door 2008 Angie Ng there!
With the MHB girls and Siao Ling from Carlsberg

More photos on my Facebook page (click here).
H&M Studio x Colette (2017) Collection


[Fashion]
                                  
 
H&M has teamed up with the iconic Parisian concept store Colette for an exclusive edition of H&M Studio AW17. The nine-piece collection is rooted in the main AW17 designs, and features a special colour palette based on Colette’s signature blue, plus two completely unique designs which includes distinctive details such as hand-painted graffiti and jacquards with frayed edges. The street-meets-sophistication of AW17 was inspired by the creativity and energy of New York City, with strong tailoring combined with feminine silhouettes and punk influences for a hard-edged yet chic look.
“We really thought about the modern woman’s wardrobe and what she needs in it – sharp outerwear, soft dresses, flattering knits and statement accessories. For the H&M Studio x Colette collection in particular, we not only combined contrasting fabrics in a garment, but also brought in more colour contrast with the signature Colette blue, which created a more graphic structure and a new, fearless attitude,” says Pernilla Wohlfahrt, H&M’s Head of Design and Creative Director.
“There is a real arty yet urban vibe to the H&M Studio x Colette pieces, which not only feels right for the store, but also for like-minded women all around the world. They want that combination of striking yet wearable and, of course, be completely au courant,” says Sarah Andelman, founder and Creative Director of Colette.
The nine pieces in the exclusive edition for Colette includes garments such as a navy and vibrant blue Aline anorak-poncho hybrid in a wool-nylon mix (unique design), a vibrant blue high-neck chiffon minidress with ruffled cuffs, ruffled hem, pin-tucks and fagotting (unique design), a fit-and-flare knee-length yarn-dyed checked dress with long sleeves, round neck, pleating from the waist and hand-painted graffiti overtop and a sleeveless round-neck mini-dress with fishtail hem, wide trim at arm holes and seams to accentuate the female form in either strong blue satin or black and white hairy jacquard.
The H&M Studio x Colette edition launches 21 August 2017 and will be available in-store and online at Colette for two weeks, along with selected pieces from the main H&M Studio AW17 collection in advance of its global release date. The main H&M Studio AW17 collection will be available in Malaysia from 14 September at H&M Lot 10 Kuala Lumpur store.
 

 
Images courtesy of H&M.
Romantic Italian Restaurant in Damansara Heights – Pietro Ristorante Italiano


[Dining]

 
Joanne and I recently visited Pietro Ristorante Italiano in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur to try their upcoming Valentine’s Day 2020 dinner menu. The restaurant also has a Valentine’s lunch menu and both menus are available from 13 February to 16 February 2020.
Tucked away at the corner of Bangunan ECM Libra in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur is Pietro Ristorante Italiano, a modern fine dining Italian restaurant that has a very stylish interior and relaxed ambience. If you fancy a more private meal, Pietro has not one, not two but three private dining rooms of different sizes on the first floor. There’s also an al-fresco area outside while the main dining room is punctuated with the well-stocked bar and art pieces on the walls.
 

Foie Gras

Pumpkin & Garlic Soup
Seafood Risotto

Foie Gras is one of my favourite ingredients and the one at Pietro certainly didn’t disappoint! Fully suggest that you add on a glass of house red wine (an additional RM20++) to go along with it. 
The heartwarming pumpkin and garlic soup was interesting, and fortunately the garlic wasn’t noticeable otherwise it’ll be hard to kiss your partner after dinner with the garlic breath! The crostini on the side with the smoked salmon was an added dimension to the dish and complemented it well!
The seafood risotto topped with cognac crab bisque was interesting and hearty! I love a good risotto and this one which was creamy and had lots of umami flavours from the bisque was well-executed!
 
Mains (choice of)
Roast Lamb
The roast lamb was an elegant dish, beautifully plated and delicious! Request for this to be cooked nothing above medium to really enjoy it properly. Yet again, add on a glass of house red wine to accompany the dish.
 
Seabass Fillet

Beef Fillet Steak

The seabass fillet was a decent non-red meat option, with delicate hints of Pernod. More suitable for her. I was awaiting the beef fillet steak which was a really hearty and masculine dish! Order your beef to be cooked medium rare or at the most medium to fully enjoy this dish. The creamy mash on the side meant that this was a really filling dish. I was pretty full by the time I was done with this one.
  
White Chocolate Mousse

No Valentine’s Day meal is complete without something sweet. The white chocolate mousse was a very pretty dessert that was rich, but well-balanced by the sweet and piquant coulis and the savoury crumble. 
  

  
The Valentine’s Day dinner menu at Pietro Ristorante Italiano is priced at a RM260++ per pax. We fully recommend adding on a bottle of house (or premium if you’re in the mood to splurge) red wine to accompany it.

  

Pietro Ristorante Italiano is located at:
Bangunan ECM Libra,
8, Jln Damansara Endah.
Damansara Heights,
50490 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
 
Telephone: 03-2093 6433
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pietrodamansara

 
Thanks for having us over!
H&M’s 2016 Conscious Exclusive Collection


[Fashion]

 
These days, it’s important to conserve the environment while conducting business and it’s good to see companies like H&M making an initiative towards conservation. Their 2016 Conscious Exclusive Collection merges a sense of history with modernity, and was launched to coincide with the opening of the exhibition Fashion Forward – 300 years of Fashion at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, to which it pays homage, and of which H&M is the exclusive sponsor. The collection conveys an idea of painterly and sophisticated elegance.
The H&M design team has delved into the museum’s collections of archival fashions in order to pick up key pieces from the last three centuries of haute couture. The result is a contemporary and artistic collection that is soulful, progressive, conscious and truly unique. The collection will be available in approximately 180 stores worldwide and online at http://www.hm.com/ from 7 April 2016.
“Working with innovative sustainable materials and ornate embellishment, the collection is a layering of references, shapes and textures topped off by intensely decorative accessories and deco-inspired bijoux,” says Ann-Sofie Johansson, Creative Advisor at H&M.
The fluid and easy silhouette revolves around languid dresses, arty kaftans and sculpted skirts. Prints add a dash of surprise, turning dresses into trompe l’oeil paintings or sculptures. A long ball gown with a deep neckline features a marble draping print; a liquid dress is adorned with a slice of Botticelli’s Three Graces. Short dresses and painter blouses ooze nonchalant sophistication, creating an electric and eclectic short-circuit between present and past.
“One of my favourite pieces from the collection is the mini asymmetric dress that was inspired by a painting by Gustave Moreau. I love the mix of a conscious, sustainable fabric and an old painting. It’s great to be able to have sustainable clothes that still look red carpet-ready,” says Julia Restoin Roitfeld, the face of the campaign.
Materials include organic silk, hemp, recycled linen and Tencel® blends as well as new innovative materials such as beads and rhinestones made from recycled glass and Denimite − a material made out of recycled worn-out denim, which H&M is the first fashion company to use.
Also new for this season’s launch of Conscious Exclusive are three wedding dresses − a feast of lightness and embellishment materialised in dreamy, draped lines, for the bride wanting to be as beautifully dressed as she is conscious.
 
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More info available at http://www.hm.com/
Images courtesy of H&M.
GUESS Fall 2016 – Women’s Ready to Wear Collection


[Fashion]

This fall, GUESS has American model Hailey Baldwin in her first-ever GUESS campaign alongside returning faces, Emma Stern and Matt Trethe. The campaign was photographed against California’s stunning Malibu landscape, with the sequence of images capturing the sunshine glistening off the models’ bronzed skin and wind-swept hair.
The campaign was directed by Paul Marciano, Chief Creative Officer for GUESS?, Inc., shot by international fashion photographer, Rayan Ayash and styled by Marie Claire Italy Fashion Editor, Elisabetta Massari. Hailey, Emma and Matt are photographed in a field filled with clusters of cherry blossoms that add some colour and contrast to the scenes.
 

 
 
For the GUESS Guy, there’s the inclusion of a modern military and biker vibe into the outerwear collection with an array of structured knee-length overcoats with oversized button detailing and multi-zipper moto jackets in sleek black hues. Modern bombers are the stand-outs of the season and are offered in various colours and patterns including monochromatic marble in woven mesh, rose petal pink in high-shine satin construction as well as lightweight woven treatments in subtle, ivory tones. The denim jackets and jeans in light-to-dark silicone washes are iconic GUESS styles that can be carried over from season to season.

 
The fall women’s collection features a selection of sleek, fashion-forward styles rendered in luxe fabrics including buttery suede, delicate lace, soft sherpa and luscious faux-leather. Dresses include ankle-length maxis, long-sleeve fit-and-flares as well as stylish jumpers that can be layered with classic staple button-downs to create different ensembles.
Denim offerings include cut-off shorts, jackets, button-front mini-skirts, jumpsuits and jeans with distress detailing in true blue denim tones and winter whites. Faux-fur drop shoulder overcoats in super-chic multi-colour and iconic leopard prints are head-turning statement pieces in the crisper, cooler weather. This season’s colour palette is dominated by the distinctive tones of oxblood and autumn reds intertwined with deep navy blues and browns including camel, cognac and honey.
               
 
More info at www.guess.com
Images courtesy of GUESS Malaysia (FJ Benjamin).
Roxy/ Quiksilver Fashion Show 060411


Wednesday, 6 April 2011 – Rozy and Quiksilver kicked off the Mid Valley Fashion Week 2011 with a delicious and tantalizing fashion show!
The stage setup was pretty unique! Quite refreshing for a change!
I was standing quite far back so had to use almost maximum zoom, hold my breath, steady my hands and click!
My G12 is quite a forgiving camera. Good thing too as my hands were shaky from the coffee (and beer) ingested during the day.
Beer for the night was sponsored by Corona! One of my favs! Pity there wasn't a lemon/ lime slice to go with it.
Chic Stephanie from Mid Valley is among the team that organised the Mid Valley Fashion Week 2011. Good job Steph!
Malaysia's Hottest Bloggers babes Mei Sze, Brigette and Claudia were all present but I only managed to get a shot of Claudia with her friend. I don't like standing next to Claudia when she's wearing high heels.
 
Check out the videos on my Facebook page (click here).
Wanderlust + Co & Rebellz – Tea Party SS10/11


[Special Event]
I don’t often like attending female fashion shows especially if it’s on a Saturday (I love to sleep on Sat afternoons!) but as the host were friends of mine I sacrificed my sleep and went over to The Hill in Damansara Heights with Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers Cai Jin, Stephanie Lim, Chrystal Yap, Ashley Khoo, Isabella Wong and Erica Ting. It was the start of 4 event marathon that day as you may have noticed in my previous post.
Well here’s what went down…
The owners of Rebellz - Sonia, Ju Nn and Jean (L-R)
Malaysia's Hottest Bloggers Erica, Bell, Cai Jin, Ashley and Chrystal with the Wanderlust accessories. Steph was still sleeping...
Fashion show begins! Check out those legs!
Mabel was helping out as a model. The crowd loved her!
Attitude!
She's the famous April Yap who's a fav model for many a local photographer...
MHB + Rebellz + Wanderlust
We spotted a Kronenbourg 1664 painting there so couldn't resist taking a pic with it.
Does this photo look somewhat familiar?
Here’s why it looks familiar. Check out MHB’s food review at The Hill, Damansara Heights (click here).
More info on Rebellz at www.rebellz.com
More info on Wanderlust at www.wanderlustandco.com
More photos on the Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers Facebook page (click here).
OMEGA Sunglasses for Summer 2020


[Luxury Eyewear]

 
As the golden days of summer 2020 beckon after the events of the past few months, being out in the sun (in temperate countries) will likely garner a whole new appreciation. OMEGA has raised the style game with a unique collection of eyewear for the season, with designs that borrow from the brand’s iconic universe, while also projecting an image of contemporary cool.
The first bright idea has been to pair a retro feminine look with features from OMEGA’s watchmaking past – as seen in the women’s square style. Like the warm goodbye of a setting sun, the metallic frames shine in pink gold, and deliver classically fluted rims as well as the famous Seamaster wave pattern on the temple tips. It’s a design that certainly echoes the film-star years of the French Riviera, while still remaining up-to-date with touches of modern luxury.
Sticking with timeless sophistication, OMEGA has also given the popular men’s pilot style its own sharp twist. Whether you’re driving with the top down, or commanding a deck chair by the pool, the pale gold design has a true jet-setter spirit, thanks to the Italian-made construction, Dark Havana inserts, and the typically Swiss addition of OMEGA’s watch crown logo on the temple tips.
Finally, the vintage inspiration is complete with a round unisex style featuring smoky lenses and an innovative blend of acetate and metal in shiny palladium and black. Although that may appear to be rather futuristic, there’s no mistaking the flashback design with blinkers and a double bridge, perfect for wearing on the hottest days of summer.
 

                              
 
For more info, head over to https://www.omegawatches.com/accessories/sunglasses/
Photo Credits: OMEGA
H&M For Every Victory Sports Collection


[Fashion]

While H&M is widely known for their collaborations with designers, resulting in affordable designer wear for many, the brand also has a wide range of sportwear which retail at affordable prices. Taking a step further, H&M launches their “For Every Victory” collection which is a line of high-fashion performance sportswear made to inspire and celebrate the power of personal victories. The collection has been developed in collaboration with the Swedish Olympic team, and the campaign is fronted by inspirational personalities who have all achieved their own victories, whether in sport or through life experiences. 
“This is a collection about performance with great style and the input of the Swedish Olympic team has been invaluable in the creation process. The result is high fashion technical sports pieces for everyone to wear,” says Pernilla Wohlfahrt, Design and Creative Director at H&M.
                                                                                                                                  
The collection combines high-fashion styles with the help of technical expert knowledge, focusing on core sports and training pieces that have all been tested by the Swedish Olympic team. The athletes advised on design, performance and wearability. H&M also designed outfits for the Swedish Olympic and Paralympic team for Rio 2016, including the opening ceremony uniform, selected competition pieces and the prize ceremony outfits.
The For Every Victory collection has a similar aesthetic to the Swedish Olympic team collection, with its own colour palette in black, grey, dusty pink and gold. It is centred on performance T-shirts, running shorts and leggings, as well as sports bras for women. The technical benefits include quick-drying, breathable materials that help to optimise performance, while recycled polyesters prove that high-function sportswear can also be conscious and more sustainable. The collection was made as not to compromise on either fashion or performance.
The For Every Victory campaign celebrates the power of sport and self-belief to transform people’s lives. Among many, the campaign features Caitlyn Jenner with her Olympic gold medal in the decathlon, who dared to stand up for her true identity; Chelsea Werner, a gymnast who has never let Down Syndrome halt her progress; surfer Mike Coots who still takes to his board even though he lost his leg in a shark attack and boxer Namibia Flores who has fought against prejudice to pursue her dreams.
The collection will launch together with the campaign in stores and online at hm.com on 21 July 2016.
           
And since we’re on the subject of sports, here’s a commercial David Beckham shot for H&M bodywear back in 2013. I’m sure you ladies will enjoy this while guys (including myself) will be most envious!

 
More info at http://www.hm.com/