Singles Mingle event

Here's a quick shout out for Dating coach Elyse Anne.

She's hosting a Singles Mingle event:

This is not a random Speed Dating event where you try to get yourself as many numbers as you can by the end of the event OR pretend to be someone you are not to attract a partner.

This is not just a Singles Mingle event where you talk about superficial stuff.

If you are sick and tired of dating and meeting people who are (emotionally) unavailable then, YOU NEED TO BE HERE. This is THE ONLY dating event where inner dating secrets are shared openly with you about how you can authentically be YOU to attract your true love. 

For more info: http://www.purposelylove.com/p/events.html?m=1

Date: 25th May 2013 (Saturday)

Time: 12.30pm - 3.30pm

** Registration starts at 12pm

Address:  E.Clat Gourmet

                 63 Mohamed Sultan Road #03-14 Sultan-Link Building

                 Singapore 239002

Investment: $48

• Includes lunch and drinks
• Handouts 
• BONUS! eBook: 6 Golden Rules of Online Dating (6 Essential Rules to Finding The Perfect Date Online) - worth $27 (Not available for sale or anywhere on the website. Only for participants attending this mini workshop.)

Limited to only 20 pax so register early to avoid being put on the waiting list.

Register: www.dontwanttobesinglemay.eventbrite.com

Do Single Friends Treat You Differently After Marriage?

When I was single... and most of my girl friends got married... I always thought to myself.. "They're gonna change after marriage".

But they didn't really. Yes, they had much less time to socialise once they had babies, but on a whole, most of my married friends have remained the same. We still share the same gossip, do the same things we used to and have the same bond.
But whenever friends drift apart after one of them gets married.. we are so quick to blame the newly wed. Of course... she must be soooo obsessed with married life (that gloating insensitive bitch) that she cannot possible have the time to be the friend she used to be.

Not true.

I haven't changed after marriage. I'm still a homebody. I do the same amount of work as I used to, same flexible weekday schedule. My cooking still sucks. I still like doing DIY stuff esp around the house. Even though we got married 3+ months ago, we already started setting up this home a year ago. Nothing has suddenly changed.

But there are single friends who don't treat me the same anymore. I get married and suddenly *poof* they disappear.

It's not as if I talk on and on about how great marriage is to my friends. If they don't ask, I don't say a thing about it. And even if they do ask "How's married life?".. All I say is, "Kinda the same really..." Because it truly is... kinda the same as before, just that I'm technically (legally also lol) married.

So I don't understand why some of my single girl friends have pulled away. David's guy friends are still the same. A sad part of me knows that one of the main reasons is jealousy. You know how you can tell whether someone is genuinely happy for you or not? Well, there are some people who aren't good at hiding their jealousy at all. They were always there for me when I was going through rough times in the past, and yet they are not happy for me when I am ok, when I'm happy, when I'm getting ahead in life.

Bizarre.

Well, I've come to accept that there are always going to be people out there that try to rain on your parade. And if there's no rain, and your parade is fabulous... then they don't want to be there.

I'm tired of being the one pursuing the friendship. It can't be one sided and if they are having issues with me being married, it's not anything I can 'change' about myself. Envy is normal but acting it out is not. I remember feeling so envious of my girlfriends when they got married or were pregnant. But despite the envy, I was happy for them and helped them have a joyous time.

For those single friends out there who cannot see that my happiness is not the cause of their unhappiness... I bid you adieu.

Nailspiration - XOXO Nails

I saw this nail design on the Watsons Singapore Facebook page. And I super loooove it. So easy to do also...

But I don't have those circle stickers.... they're actually those re-inforcers which you stick onto your paper after punching holes, so the holes don't tear when you file them. If you work in an office.. go steal some and do this nail design !!! Lol.

For me, I could only do straight lines cos I used scotch tape! (Make sure u stick the scotch tape on ur skin first before sticking on you painted nail.. this is so it'll be less tacky (less sticky). And of course you must wait for the coat to dry first before sticking.

This is the 3 tone colour design I did today. :) All the nail polishes I used were from Watsons. I love shopping there for nail polishes, other than the popular ones like Revlon and Sally Hansen (which I love).. you can look out for other less common but just as great brands that they stock there too... like Ruby Kisses... and this new one I just found and love- Bellaoggi Gel Effect.

OK note to self... must buy those paper hole stickers from stationery store soon so I can do the XOXO nails.

Guest Room Completed :) Want to come and Stay?

Just finished our Guestroom. When we first bought our apartment, we had the bed custom made with storage space underneath and made use of the ledge space as well so that we could fit a high queen size bed in this little guestroom. But little else was done to this guestroom... until recently.

David's friend Colin sent us a picture of Aberdeen harbour as a wedding present.

So I had that framed up (Red Frame and Acrylic instead of glass) and put on the wall (with 3M stick on wall hooks) in the guestroom... it's a small and nice reminder of David's home back in Scotland. :)

I also bought one of these animals that seem to be popular now... Lol.. don't know what they are called, but I do like the look of them. This one I named Moozie. 

Maybe Moozie on the bed nicer :)

So finally I've added the finishing touches to the guestroom... let me know what you think! Next project, I want to get better curtains/blinds because the ones I bought from Ikea previously are not tht nice in the bedrooms as they don't shut out light well. The Ikea blinds in my bathroom are great, loving that.

What's Beautiful to You?

We're a couple weeks in to our CooperVision #iseeBeauty contest.

I've seen so many beautiful submissions so far. Most are gorgeous pics of the sky and nature. Look around, what other things are beautiful? Snap away and submit!

Simply INSTAGRAM your beautiful pictures ... but remember to hashtag it #iseeBeauty and tag @coopervision too, so your pic will be put into the contest!

If you don't have Instagram, you can submit your pics via the CooperVision Facebook app instead.

The winning image will win three months worth of CooperVision contact lenses and prizes worth up to $1K. You can actually choose what you want the $1000 prize to be... a new camera or gadget, perhaps even a shopping spree of clothes. There are fabulous second and third place prizes too!

Head to the CooperVision Facebook page and their website to find out more :)

Dresses for Any Occassion

I love dresses! They're easy to style, feminine, sexy, and with the right details, they can be edgy too. There's always a perfect dress for day or night, and even for very special occassions. Here's a look at my favourite dresses this season at ClubCouture.

Delightfully Daytime

I'm wearing the Elba Dress in Pink (sg$49). This shade of pink is so pretty and soft... and this dress is also available in a beautiful blue.

Perfect for dates, brunch or tea parties. It's comfy, fully lined and easy to style. It will go with ballet flats, wedges, or even a high pair of nude pumps.

It's a drop square backed dress with full flare skirt and oversized bow detail at the back. The open back is tastefully sexy and the short flirty flare skirt makes it ideal for day wear.

Another favourite option for a pretty day time look is the Lavender Dreams Dress (sg$83). It is a sleeveless fit and flare dress in a light lavender fabric featuring a cute bow back detail and pleated skirt. The pleated skirt and bow is oh so girly. And the cross back design will turn a few heads for sure.

Fabulously Formal

For a fabulous night out, I would wear the Premium: Houndstooth Banded Dress (sg$119). It is a strapless banded bodycon dress in printed houndstooth with gradiated panels and a contrast black strip. 

The fabric is firm and stretchy, a bit like a corset, which will bandage and tuck you in in all the right places. This dress makes me feel instantly sexy.

The construction of this dress makes it so flattering and yet so comfy, you can party the night away. I Love it!

If it's a more formal event such as a wedding or a dinner and dance which calls for a more elegant dress, I would choose the Elena Dress in black (sg$49). It has a flowy a-line cut and very eye-catching cut out back detail.  If you want a splash of springtime colour, I would pick the Pandora Dress which is a maxi dress in a soft mint green. It has a low V back and pleated top. 

Bridesmaids & Custom Made Dresses

For my wedding this year, I had my blue bridesmaids dresses custom made by ClubCouture. I love how they turned out and my bridesmaids looked so sophisticated and radiant. Customised dresses are ideal if you have a particular style you want, or certain details you want to incorporate into the dress design. They even do made to measure wedding gowns for brides too!

If you have a dress you want customised, not just for your wedding, but for any special event, you can email care@clubcouture.cc for more details.  They can make your dream dress a reality.

Of course, there are also lovely ready made dresses on the ClubCouture website which would make simply divine bridesmaids dresses too. This is the Martinique Dress (Sg$49), it is a vibrant double-strapped toga maxi dress in coral, with thigh slit for comfort. At the moment, it is available in a sweet Coral colour and a rich shade of plum.

Oh I love pretty dresses, they never fail me. Check out the whole range of dresses to suit any occassion, at ClubCouture. :)