August 11, 2015 ~ Kids' school summer holidays are finally over.  Teenage son is now back to his 1st  day of school this morning after a hard time getting out of bed at 6 am . Can't blame him though, who would ever wanna wake up at 6am to take a shower, put on some uniform, carry a bag then catch the school bus ? For every teenager, it's a torture , oh well sort of , It's part of growing up my dear son ! You'll get used to it again soon , no worries .

While on the other hand, my pretty daughter is still fast asleep in the next room like a princess in a pod. She still got an extended holidays while awaiting for her new school term probably in Barcelona this coming October. Lucky girl how I wish to go to Barcelona too!

Anyways, too many holidays had come and go but despite of those distractions, I was still able to sneak a little bit of quality me time into my lonely beadroom to create these set of beaded earrings with clip on leverbacks last week. I was happy to have given it to Saisuree yesterday afternoon when we met for a chat over some Vietnamese food / coffee in the city.



The 2 pairs of earrings , one with blue acrylic  oval cabochon representing Blue Sapphire the birthstone for September and the other with Peridot Green Acrylic cabochon to represent Peridot the birthstone for August. Glad to see the smile on her face upon seeing the earrings!



 I promised her I will make these  earrings for her in return for the favor of doing a photoshoot of my daughter on the day of her Graduation ball last June.


My daughter looked really so stunning &  beautiful in her portarait / whole body shots . They are pictures worth celebrating for ...

Another good reason to celebrate is knowing the fact that I am gifted with great friends around me. They stood by my side when I am sad supporting me, keeping me company to share experiences and they never stop from listening to my stories when I am happy or sad.

I also just came back from a holiday like my family and friends. A quick trip to Bangkok  last week accompanied by another dear friend Zeenat. She found the time to get some much needed vacation from her work that she eagerly joined me on my girlie trip. 2 nights and 3 days of laughter and fun ... between the 2 of us , One forever looking for a time to smoke ( Zee is a smoker ) and me forever looking for a place to visit and eat  . LOL! We had conquered 3 skybars :

Vertigo ~ Perched 61 floors above the city on the roof of the sultry Banyan Tree, Vertigo and its Moon Bar are tops for great views.

Red Sky is one of the latest rooftop bars in Bangkok and while is doesn't offer a striking riverside view, it has a pretty impressive 360 panorama view from the 55th floor of one of the most convenient location in town. Baiyoke Sky Bar at The Baiyoke Sky Hotel Bangkok, Thailand's highest tower, is rising 88-storeys above the City's skyline

Can you imagine the 2 ladies like us had wondered all by ourselves in these skybars in 2 nights not forgetting we'd been to 2 underground disco clubs too ?  Geeezzz ... we got a bit of night sightseeing actions out there LOL!:

Spasso ~  Restaurant and Bar in Bangkok serves Italian cuisine by day, unique cocktails and dance music by night. Located at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok hotel.

Mixx Discotheque in Bangkok is a nightclub in Siam and is a favourite place for an after-hours party. The club has two rooms: the main room is dedicated to hip hop and party pop, while the cave-like backroom is the place for more beat-heavy house music

( Spasso / Mixx ) ... errrrrrmmm Mixx, the 1st disco club we were supposed to get into on the 1st night out was still closed when we got there. We were an hour too early for its opening that the security was scratching his head upon seeing the 2 of us by the door . We just laughed and walked around navigating the area in our killer heels . LMAO ... I swear I'll never again in strutt in those heels on the streets of Bangkok ... it was divine torture ha ha !

2nd day of stay in Bangkok took us to the floating market  but I would say it's not a good trip as we had expected due to the fact that we consumed so much of our time in the service bus dropping off and picking up other tourists. It's an absolute waste of time. So I don't recommend going there especially if you have kids with you . But for the sake of having a souvenir photo of once in a lifetime ... ok why not !




Food was good and cheap in some places and of course a bit hefty in 4-5 stars restaurants found mainly in well known hotels like Hyatt, Intercontinental, Banyan Tree but we managed to save ourselves from those fancy food places by exploring the local stuffs ... meaning, street stuffs !
He he ...Why not ?

Local Coffee ...

Street food vendor busy frying some breaded chicken ...

I was curious what she was cooking in that pot ...

One of the good medium priced restaurant in our hotel street ... Sukhumvit 8 is one good decent place with nice rows of restaurants catering to Europeans , Caucasians ... and asians just  like me and Zeenat !

But now the holidays were over for me, my kids, and my friends. Back to normal daily routines again.
My friends who had travelled in different parts of the world had started coming back home to Singapore. A lady friend came back after her US to Switzerland trip with her family . Most of them came back to Singapore early morning of the national Day Parade. The lady friend I had met for coffee yesterday whom I had given the 2 pairs of beaded earrings handed me a box of yummy Swiss Chocolates and a very chic Kate Spade crossbody black leather bag from the US as a souvenir . Wooooowwww... I am so spoiled ! Lovely bag from a very thoughtful friend!


Thanks so much Saisuree ... thank you ... thank you... thank you ...muaaahhhhh!!!


Talking back again about celebrations... it's indeed never ending isn't it ?  1 great event that just passed here in Singapore a few days ago was the the big celebration nationwide of SG50. ( Singapore Golden Jubilee ) .



What is SG50? 

July 01,2015 ~  What's the birthstone for July ?




 The Ruby , birthstone for July, is among the most highly prized of gemstones. It's a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum ( aluminum oxide ). The red color is caused mainly by the presence of the element chromium. Its name comes from ruber , Latin for red.
 Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires.


Ruby is considered one of the four precious stones, together with sapphire, emerald and diamond.

Ruby Gemstone meaning

The ruby is considered to be the most powerful gem in the universe, and is associated with many astral signs. To own a ruby is said to have contentment and peace. Placed under a pillow the ruby may ward off bad dreams. Ruby rings should be worn on the left hand so as to receive the life force and have protection. Given as a gift, the ruby is a symbol of friendship and love. The ruby is also the symbol of vitality and royalty.

Love stone

The Ruby is filled with love. It also helps sexual love to be more passionate. Persons lacking in self-love should have and mediate on the Ruby. It also gives the courage to be best potential that a person has.

Healing properties of Ruby

Ruby works with the flow of blood as an aid to circulation. It aids the cleansing and removal of infection or germs in the blood. The Ruby may be worn in jewelry, but never close to the solar plexus, as the Ruby has a disquieting effect upon it. In a ring wear it on your left hand.
The color of rubies varies from vermilion to red. The most desired color is "pigeon's blood", which is pure red with a hint of blue. If the color is too pink, the stone is a pink sapphire. The same is true if it is too violet - it is a violet sapphire. The best rubies and star rubies are bright red. Most rubies come from Burma and Thailand.

( Excerpt from : Emily Gems )

Some of my beaded jewelry designs using the Ruby color beads / stones are shown below for referrence.

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June 26,2015 ~  Today I woke up with a smile on my face. I had at least 6 hours of sleep enough to give me back some much needed energy I had lost from my busy time last night attending to the fashion show hosted by Amante Del Lusso. It's a collaboration between Marca Stella Luxury Fashion , Nila Palacios  Latin Fashion & WWW.MY-SECRET-CORNER.COM .

It's again about time that my jewelries be given a chance to be presented in a catwalk by some lovely models from different walks of life. The models were originally from Myanmar, Indonesia & Philippines. All of them had gracefully carried their costumes and accessories with style and elegance.

Coral Reef Style Emerald Green Glass Seed Beads Earrings / Bracelet Brasilia Evening Gown in satin silk by Nila Palacios Latin Fashion Gucci Soho Mini Chain Bag by Marca Stella — atMarca Stella Luxury Fashion. Model : Jho Salac ( Philippines )

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Swarovski Pearls and Crystal Double Layered Long Necklace / Cuff Bracelet & Matching Crystal earrrings with :

Montevideo Evening Jump Suit in crystal lycra by Nila Palacios Latin Fashion Miu Miu Nappa Cristal Bag by Marca Stella — atMarca Stella Luxury Fashion. Model : Khin Thitsa ( Myanmar )

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Swarovski Crystals &  Pearls combined with Glass Seed Beads matched with Sterling Silver Metals  Barbados Evening Gown in silk satin with decorative lace by Nila Palacios Latin Fashion Gucci Soho Mini Chain Bag by Marca Stella — at Marca Stella Luxury Fashion. Model : Yuki ( Indonesia )

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Seed Beaded MOP Earrings, Necklace & Bracelet

Model : Dred Napone ( Philippines )

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Fresh Water Pearls & Crystal  Earrings w / Matching Bracelet

Greta Evening Gown by Nila Palacios Latin Fashion

Saint Laurent Y Clutch by Marca Stella — at Marca Stella Luxury Fashion.

Model : Ms. Zeenat B. Ho ( Philippines )

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Ms Zeenat B Ho with Ms. Amy Carter of  Marca Stella

From Left to Right : Ms Amy Carter  ( Marca Stella Luxury Fashion ) , Nila Palacios ( Nila Palacious Latin Fashion ), Marcelina Usman ( Make Up Artist ), Wella Cornelis ( WWW.MY-SECRET-CORNER.COM )

A million thanks to all  my dear friends, models, organizers, special guests, staffs of Jen Hotel and to all the rest of you who had supported this event .It's been a great pleasure to have spent the evening with all of you and  we hope to see you all again soon in the next up coming events .

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June Birth Flower

Roses were also considered a sacred flower in ancient Egypt and were used as offerings to the Goddess Isis. They have also been used in wreaths having been found in Egyptian tombs.

You are invited to Amante del Lusso’s upcoming event

Date:  Saturday 27 June, 2015 Time:  7:00 to 10:00 pm Venue:  Lounge@Jen,  Level 10, Hotel Jen Orchardgateway,  277 Orchard Road Featuring:  Our speaker for this event will be  Ms Nila Palacios,  creator and founder of Nila Palacios Latin Fashion.  Originally from Venezuela and now based in Singapore,     she will tell us a bit about the life of an international  fashion designer and entrepreneur and how  she keeps her creative juices flowing.   She will also give us a sneak peak  at some of her latest creations!  Entrance Fee:  $25 nett  (inclusive first glass of house wine or spirits) Dress Code:  Smart casual RSVP:  contact@marcastella.com  or  +65 6734 1203 by Tuesday, 23 June 2015 Amante del Lusso is social group dedicated to  bringing together enthusiasts for the finer things in life  to share refined experiences, exchange knowledge  and enjoy the company of old and  new friends with similar interests. We regularly hold gatherings at  carefully selected venues in Singapore.  Each event includes a brief talk by an expert  to share their knowledge on some aspect of  fashion, fine food and beverages,  art, entertainment, sports, travel  and other luxury lifestyle experiences.    And of course, there is plenty of time for socializing.   Attendance is by invitation only. RSVP NOW

Tacha wearing a pearl beaded cuff bracelet one of the items going to be showcased during the fashion show on the 27th June 2015 at Lounge@Jen Gateway Orchard.

So mark your calendars and we do hope to see you at the event this coming Saturday, 27th June at :

   Hotel Jen Orchardgateway Singapore   

CHEERS !