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Dior Fall 2017 Collection with Jennifer Lawrence


[Luxury Fashion]

 
Jennifer Lawrence, Hollywood actress who is most popularly known as the lead character in “The Hunger Games” movies, stars in “La Fille. Le Sac.” – a film recalling the new wave cinema aesthetic, where she embodies the Dior Fall 2017 collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri, inspired by the allure of bohemian Paris.
The Dior Fall 2017 collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri campaign was shot by French photographer Brigitte Lacombe, and captures Jennifer Lawrence just as she is. In a series of black and white photographs the actress and house muse appears both elegant and relaxed, unposed and without artifice. The clothes she wears correspond to her own personal style as a young woman of today: a bar jacket over a statement t-shirt, pumps or j’adior ballet flats worn with jeans – a faultless balancing act of comfort with a touch of sophistication. 
The star’s natural attitude is enhanced by strong accessories such as multiple rings, good-luck necklaces featuring birds or stars, and, in particular, the season’s emblematic bags, worn cross-body or carried in the hand. Among these is the iconic Lady Dior, which Maria Grazia Chiuri has revisited with new charms and a bohemian-look broad shoulder strap. In addition are the artistic director’s new creations for fall: the vintage allure of the c’est Dior, inspired by a bag held in the house’s archives, and the Dioraddict, a new essential, with its cannage pattern and a clasp borrowed from old trunks.
      

Here’s a look at the behind the scenes of the shoot.

 
Here are some first looks 0f the Dior Cruise 2018 collection.
  
 
Here are some visuals of the Dior Fall 17 collection shot by renowned Irish photographer Morgan O’Donovan.
                                        
 
Images courtesy of Dior Malaysia.
M’sia Internation Fashion Week 2012 – Official Pre-Party


[Event]
Date: 17 November 2011
Venue: Zeta Bar, Hilton KL Sentral
MIFW 2011 kicked off with an official pre-party with the official beer Kronenbourg 1664 at Zeta Bar for selected members of the media and guests. Andrea Fonseka brought along the winner and finalists from  Miss Universe Malaysia 2012 while Amber Chia came with the finalists from the Asia Model Festival Awards in tow.
Not to be outdone I went along with Malaysia’s Hottest Bloggers’ Naomi, Chrystal, Ashley Mah, Mynn Lee and Zoey while our two (2) pageant finalists Zana Chin and Magdeline Wang were there with Andrea.
Therefore it’s safe to say that there was no shortage of of eye-candy (or beer) that night.
It's my goodness knows how many years attending MIFW
The lovely Shermayne with my fav Kronenbourg 1664 lager!
With Miss Universe finalists Lu Xanne (L) and Zana (R) and Amber Chia.
Malaysia's Hottest Bloggers' Naomi, Chrystal and Zoey
Deborah Henry and Serena C
Kronenbourg 1664 is the official beer for MIFW 2011
A sexy dance performance!
Malaysia's Hottest Bloggers' babes with me
I hope to see lots of cute Kronenbourg girls during MIFW!

For more info on Kronenbourg 1664 and to find out how you can win yourself some passes to MIFW 2011 do check out the Kronenbourg 1664 (M’sia) Facebook page (click here).
More photos from the event on my Facebook page (click here).
Photo credits: Kronenbourg 1664, Ashley Mah (http://thepinktimes.blogspot.com/) and author’s own.
New Honda CRV (Facelift) Launch


[Quickie]
Date: 11 March 2010
Location: Putrajaya International Exhibition Centre
More info at http://www.honda.com.my/
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 (16GB) – Tech Specs


[Tech & Gadgets]

 

 
Following up on my first impression of the Yoga Tablet 8 (model 59-395521) which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2014/05/24/first-look-lenovo-yoga-tablet-8/, below are the tablet’s technical specifications:
Colour: Silver
Processor: MTK 8389 Quad Core 1.2GHz
Operating System: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Display: 8” LED HD display (1280 x 800) with multi touch and 178° wide viewing angle
RAM: 1GB LP DDR2
Storage: 16GB EMMC, up to 64GB micro SD
Dimensions: 8.4” x 5.7” x (0.1-0.3)” (yes 0.1″ at its thinnest point!
BlueTooth: BT4.0
Sensor: G-Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor
Comes with GPS/Voice Call/3G/WiFi
Equipped with a SIM card reader (in case you actually want to use it as a phone or more practically – for data)
Audio: Dual Front-Facing Speakers, Microphone with noise reduction, Dolby Digital Plus DS1
Camera: 1.6MP Front; 5.0MP Back
Ports: 1 x micro-USB; 1 x3.5mm audio jack
Battery: 2 Cells 6000mAh (which is claimed to offer up to 18 hours of web browsing (using WiFi)
Buttons: Power Key, Volume Key
Sensors: E-compass, Accelerometer (G-sensor), Brightness (Ambient Light), Vibration Function
Weight: 400 grams
Warranty: 1 Year
The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 has a suggested retail price of RM999.00 and comes with a free folio case!
More info at http://shopap.lenovo.com/my/en/tablets/lenovo/yoga/yoga-8/
 

Look out for one more post on the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 where I share my practical experiences with the tablet
Gift Ideas for Her – H&M Studio Autumn Winter 2016


[Fashion News]

 
Emma Roberts, Ciara and Kate Mara were among the guests at the H&M Studio Autumn Winter 2016 show on 2 March 2016 which was held under the domed ceiling of the historic Bourse de Commerce in Paris. The inspiration for the show was strong women and the beauty of independent minds.
Models such as Amber Valletta, Jourdan Dunn, Freja Beha Erichsen, Ashley Graham, Soo Joo Park and Hari Nef showcased new looks that expressed a woman’s individuality, and the diversity of the female character. The models strutted down a specially created runway that was reminiscent of the clarity and enchantment of a frozen lake, reflecting the influence of nature on the collection.
The new outfits showcased mixed powerful tailoring with Swedish heritage and handicraft. There was a fresh interest in a feminine silhouette created by the shoulders and waist, with added drama and posture from gaucho hats and cowboy boots.
“This collection is about the strength and beauty of women, and how we express that power through our style. I love the contrast of strong tailoring with handicraft touches of Swedish heritage and folklore,” says Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M’s creative advisor.
Nicolas Godin of Air produced an original track “Mystery Lake” exclusively for the show, with a choir singing live at the venue to 600 international editors and guests who attended the show held during Paris Fashion Week. The show was also broadcast live to a global audience at studio.hm.com.
H&M Studio is the key seasonal collection from H&M, with its own dedicated design team. This limited-edition collection will be available in 200 stores, as well as online, from 8 September 2016.
 

 
Click on the individual photos below to open a larger version.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
 
More info at http://www.hm.com/my/
Images courtesy of H&M.
Tech News – August 2021


[Tech & Gadgets]
Samsung Launches the Samsung Galaxy M32 in Malaysia

Samsung Malaysia Electronics launched the Galaxy M32 in Malaysia on 6 August 2021. The latest addition to Samsung’s mid-range smartphone portfolio features a 64MP quad-camera, an optimized Helio G80 octa-core processor and a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with smooth 90Hz refresh rates.
“The Galaxy M32 creates a new benchmark for great value mid-range smartphones today. Its design, features and capabilities enable users to have all-day entertainment and still stay connected while studying, working or playing.”Edward Han, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics
The Samsung Galaxy M32 features an octa-core Helio G80 processor that enables it to deliver a smooth performance even while juggling multiple apps.
The capable smartphone also uses HyperEngine Game technology to switch between LTE and WiFi if it detects a slow Internet connection when the user is playing mobile games. The large 5,000 mAh battery on the Galaxy M32 provides hours of entertainment and usage, and supports 25W fast charging.
For smartphone power users such as content creators, Samsung has expanded the storage up to 128GB for the new Galaxy M32, which also allows for extended memory of up to 1TB via an external memory card to meet the growing needs of mobile storage. The phone is equipped with 8GB RAM – which is more than sufficient for users who run multiple applications simultaneously.

The Galaxy M32 features a powerful quad-camera setup with a main 64MP camera, and a 8MP 123-degree Ultra-Wide lens which is ideal for snapping shots of landscapes.
The 2MP macro lens is ideal for taking close-up images, while the 2MP depth camera lets the user take portrait shots with the background in soft blur. For sharp selfies, the Galaxy M32’s has a 20MP selfie camera on the front located in the centre of the screen.
The Galaxy M32 comes with various camera modes like Hyperlapse, Slow Motion, Food Mode, Pro Mode, and AR Zone to help users capture a specific mood or effect for their photos.
To provide the best immersive mobile experience for videos and games, the Galaxy M32 comes equipped with a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display screen, with a high 90Hz refresh rate and a brightness level of up to 800nits that stays clear even under bright sunlight.
Galaxy M32 offers users greater privacy and enhanced security right out of the box with Samsung Knox. It supports the latest Android 11 and One UI, which allows users to customise the device to their preference.
The Galaxy M32 is available in two colours: Black and Blue. The recommended retail price is at RM1,099 and will be available on Samsung Malaysia Online Store and exclusively on Lazada Malaysia starting 6 August 2021.
For more information about the Galaxy M32, head over to: https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-m/galaxy-m32-blue-128gb-sm-m325flbhxme/#specs

Photo credits: Samsung Malaysia Electronics
Launch of Bratpack at e@Curve


[Event]
Went over to e@Curve for the grand launch of the new Bratpack store.
The brand new Bratpack store houses international lifestyle brands such as Ellesse, Sanuk, Native, Tretorn, Herschel, The North Face, Boxfresh, Brixton, and FITFLOP, with Supra joining the Bratpack family in two months time. From beach boys to the adventurous camper to the urban active community, there’s probably something under the Bratpack family is bound to suit the lifestyle needs of the young and active.
The store is located on the ground floor towards the back and opposite the IT shops
Mei Sze and Magdeline were there too
A fashion show to kick of the event
Then we went to check out the store - lots of colourful items!
For those headed to temperate countries

Loads of bags and gloves
Luggage and accessories
Mags was spoilt for choice!
Got myself a nice pair of comfy loafers

The new Bratpack store is located at Lot G50, G51 & G52, e@Curve, No. 2A, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Bratpack is also available at Great Eastern Mall, Hartamas Shopping Center, and Bangsar Village II.
Photo credits: Bratpack Malaysia and author’s own
Toshiba NB520 Series Netbook Launch


[Preview]
For more info visit http://pc.toshiba-asia.com
The venue - Modestos, Cap Square
The NB520 Netbook
With another 3 models including a gaming laptop with a 18.4" display (2nd from right) and a 3D laptop (extreme right)
Good for those who are constantly on the go
The Harman/ Kardon speakers provides both power and clarity!
Spotted my ex-colleague from MEASAT there
And the gorgeous actress/ model/ TV host Sarah Lian who was the MC for the event
Luminox Commando Raider 3320 Series


[Watches]

The new Luminox Commando Raider was designed to pay homage to military units all over the world. Designed to meet the needs of active professional military and police personnel, as well as adventure lovers, this analog timepiece is suitable for those who want an essential, reliable and versatile piece of gear.
Raiders in history have always been versatile fighters who specialize in quick strikes, and have to always be ready for anything. The Commando Raider timepiece fits this profile perfectly, as it can be worn for any adventure or operation, or just to wear throughout the normal day. A second time zone display, by virtue of a dedicated hand, makes sure it does not matter where in the world one is.

The Commando Raider combines all the features that Luminox is renowned; tough, luminous, extremely water-resistant and highly legible. The Raider also features a CARBONOX™ unidirectional countdown bezel with an integrated compass rose, in a light and extremely durable 46mm CARBONOX™ case with a sand-coloured dial. 
To complete the militaristic theme, the font of the Commando Raider is based on ubiquitous military stencils, while the green compass points insert on the bezel is anodized aluminium coloured in what Luminox calls ‘Night Vision Green’, which matches the colour seen through night-vision goggles. The shape of the second hand is the same arrow that can be found in many Special Forces Unit logos around the world, symbolizing strength, penetrating power, speed, and positive attitude.
The Commando Raider is equipped with Luminox’s LLT system, ensuring that the watch is totally visible in low or no light conditions, never having to rely on an exterior light source. It is also equipped with a special Luminox-branded ‘cut-to-fit’ strap, designed to fit even the biggest wrists.
The Commando Raider was created to honour military and law enforcement personnel, and provide a handsome, reliable, and extremely versatile timepiece for a new generation of outdoor adventurers.
Luminox Commando Raider 3320 Series
Commando Raider 3321 – RM2,920  

Commando Raider 3337 – RM2,920

Luminox watches are available at the following departmental stores and other leading watch retailers. 
Parkson at Pavilion  Level 3, Pavilion, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Parkson at One Utama  Lot G 320, F 320, S 320, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Lebuh Bandar Utama 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Daruh Ehsan, Malaysia.
SOGO Kompleks SOGO, 3D Fashion Arena, 190, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
SOGO  Central i-City, Unit G-01, No 1, i-City, Persiaran Multimedia, Seksyen 7, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
For further information and the full list of authorised watch retailers, call Crystal Time (M) Sdn Bhd at +603 2938 3938 or head over to http://www.crystaltime.com.sg
Science and Magic Collide at the New Swarovski


[Luxury Fashion]

With a rich history in innovation and crystal cutting, Swarovski charges ahead with its next chapter—a bold vision that celebrates crystal in all its forms. Regarded as fundamental in the worlds of design, science, fashion and entertainment and as an innovator, the new Swarovski debuts with a joyful universe that invites fans to ‘ignite your dreams’.
“Swarovski is a company rooted in innovation and reinvention. For 126 years, we have stayed true to our DNA as a brand while rising to meet the needs of an evolving world. We look forward to unveiling this new chapter in our history; one that will mark us as a true crystal lifestyle for the future.”Robert Buchbauer, CEO, Swarovski

The Swarovski Wonderlab comes alive with the unveiling of 28 Instant Wonder stores in key global markets. What began with Milan’s Galleria store opening in February, has led to a much-anticipated Parisian debut along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. A further 26 store openings are poised to follow across North America, Europe and APAC—including a new location in New York City.
The vision of Swarovski Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert supported by premier Paris-based events agency, Villa Eugenie, the Instant Wonder store concept welcomes guests into a sensorial space enhanced by vibrant brand colors, textures and innovative materials that work together to encourage exploration and self-expression. These stores are a realized incarnation of wide-eyed wonder, a candy-like dreamscape filled with the full spectrum of Swarovski crystals pieces —loose components, jewelry, watches, figurines and accessories.
In addition, a series of metallic-cast busts replaces traditional jewelry display stands, instead experimenting with form, scale, and representation to turn everyday situations in opportunities for self-expression. Each character, named and scanned from life, has been created using innovative 3D technology in poses representing moments of joyful play.

Swarovski has undergone a complete repositioning in tone, look and feel—with every detail designed to tease a sense of wonder out of those interacting with the brand. This immersive approach has led to a full reimagining of Swarovski packaging, which is now a tangible representation of the brand’s new icon, adding a luxurious and tactile element into the customer experience.
Though one facet of many in the brand’s relaunch, the covetable new boxes play a key role in bringing Instant Wonder stores to life. Each store is represented by one of five colors – white, pink, green, blue, and yellow – and inspired by the prismatic result of light shining through crystal. Walls are lined from floor to ceiling in the octagonal boxes themselves, used in a repeating pattern motif, inviting customers to embark upon a voyage of discovery and delight.
From every viewpoint, Swarovski’s ambition is to create an immersive entry into the new Swarovski world of wonder, leaving a lasting and inspired impression for all.

Photo credits: Swarovski
Huawei Honor 6 Launched in Malaysia


[Tech & Gadgets News]

Huawei through its sub-brand Honor launched their new flagship Honor 6 in Kuala Lumpur on 27 September 2014 together with a new tablet – the Honor Tablet. The Honor 6 was first launched in Beijing in June, and garnered 7.7 million pre-orders in China during a span of mere five days.
The Honor 6 is equipped with Huawei’s proprietary processor – the Kirin 920, an octa-core LTE Cat6 chipset, 3GB RAM and 16G ROM. The operating system is Android’s 4.4.2 KitKat coupled with Honor’s EMUI 2.3, and coupled with the hardware, makes playing high-definition games, or multitasking between numerous applications fast and seamless for users.
The device measures 139.6mm in length, 69.7mm in width and 7.5mm in thickness, and comes with curved edges and a body ratio of 75.7%, making it slimmer, and easier to operate with one hand. The unibody Honor 6 is fitted with a sharp 5.0-inch full high-definition display, protected by the 3rd generation Corning Gorilla Glass.
Huawei Honor 6
Despite the phone’s very modest price, it comes with a 13MP rear-facing camera and the 5MP front-facing camera that runs on the IMAGESmart 2.0 professional image processing engine. The rear-facing camera has refocus, audio, watermark and panoramic modes, and is also capable of taking ultra-fast snapshots. You can easily access the camera directly when the device is locked by pressing the lower volume button twice which gets you to the camera app within 0.6 seconds, so you won’t miss that shot! This is a very useful function that I’ve used many times on the Huawei Ascend P7 that I’m currently reviewing.
Huawei claims that the Honor 6 is theoretically capable of a 300Mbps download speed – currently the fastest in the world for mobile broadband, equivalent to 14 times of 3G. Powering the phone is a larger 3100mAH battery that comes with power saving technology and software that enables savings up to 30% in power usage through intelligent scheduling and arbitrary combination, according to CPU load.
You can pre-order the Honor 6 from 29 September to 14 October 2014. The phone will be in stock in http://www.Vmall.my and Lelong from 16th October, and comes with the recommended retail price of RM999.00

The Honor 6 is available in two (2) colours – white and black.
Honor 6 (White)
                               
 
Honor 6 (Black)
                                            
Honor Tablet
Honor also launched an 8-inch tablet with 3G phone function called the Honor Tablet. The tablet is powered by the Qualcomm snapdragon Quad-Core processor, with the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS, and has a 1280 x 800 HD Full-Angle-View IPS Screen with a 72% screen-to-body ratio. The device supports high-quality voice calls and is capable of running high-speed 3G data up to 42Mbps (dependant on the network of course). A 4800mAh battery allows ten hours of video and gaming or 20 hours of music.
The Honor Tablet will be available for pre-order from 29 September and has a recommended retail price of RM599.00
More info at:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HuaweiDeviceMY
Website: www.vmall.my
Photos courtesy of Huawei Malaysia
Travel News – January 2019 – Regent Taipei Launched World’s First “Photography Butler” Service


[Travel News]

Regent Taipei launched the world’s first “Photography Butler” service on 3 January 2019 – where professional and passionate “Photobutlers” will accompany Regent Taipei room guests to popular Instagram check-in spots in the hotel, tourists attractions and insider photo locations across the city and take memorable photos for guests. The photo locations are researched popular Instagram spots while the “Photobutlers” are trained and like-minded Regent Taipei team members.
The service accommodates the rise of smartphone usage, and better serves guests’ social media habits. Travelers in Taipei who are unfamiliar with the city will be able to explore with insider tips; conveniently, there will be no need for selfie-sticks or handing phones to strangers for photo-taking. 
Regent Taipei Managing Director Simon Wu states, “Enhancing guest satisfaction and driving digital engagement are continuous goals for us. Following the increase in FIT customers and the inseparable relationship between photography, social media and travel, the services we provide must also reflect these trends — hence the birth of the Photobutler service.”
Regent is known to dare to make changes in the way they conduct their business in the luxury hotel industry since the 1970s, and the first to introduce the 5-fixture bathroom, in-room check-in, the all villa resort, and the mixed-use hotel development. Following Regent Taipei’s introduction of British private butler training system, Wedding Butler and Shopping Butler, the new industry-leading “Photography Butler” service continues the brand DNA of innovation and guest-centric values.
Alex, Regent Taipei’s Chief Concierge, Taiwan’s Golden Key society president and Regent Taipei employee photography club president said: “We are excited to share insider knowledge of the city and our photography expertise. By providing the Photography Butler service, surpassing the industry standard, we were already able to secure a major client’s return stay due to enhanced customer satisfaction.” The “Photography Butler” service is available now and must be reserved in advance. Currently, photo location options include more than 30 insider Instagram-worthy spots within Regent Taipei; scenic locations nearby the hotel will be available in the following phase. Routes and itineraries may be customized based on time available, season and number of people in the guest party.
Regent Taipei is located at No. 3, Ln. 39, Sec. 2 ZhongShan N. Rd., Taipei, Taiwan.
For more information or to make a reservation, call the Regent Taipei’s Concierge at (02) 2523-8000 ext. 3406
Image courtesy of Regent Taipei.