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Recently, a couple of my friends surprised me with a special delivery - this stunning little coral number by Triangl. As you'd probably already know, Triangl is possibly the most celebrated swimwear brand on social media right now; and yes, I will be one of the many girls prancing around on the beach in this bikini, come summer. I'm off for spring break next week -- fingers crossed the weather gods in Melbourne will crank up the heat, so that I can sneak in a visit to the beach!
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There's nothing I love more than spending quality time with my girlfriends. From sharing hilariously cringe-worthy experiences to discussing about heartbreak / loss, my friends have seen (and heard) it all. I gathered the Aussie girls (Yan and Eve) for lunch in Singapore, and invited my friend Yao to join us. We met for lunch at North Border Bar & Grill, a picturesque, al fresco restaurant that's surrounded by the lush foliage of Rochester Park. North Border offers a reasonably-priced two, three or four-course set lunch meal. However, do note that they have an awful policy of not allowing people to share these dishes. We visited in a group of four and wanted to order two three-course set lunches to share (to sample more dishes within one visit), but that was not allowed. Worse still, waiters watched like a hawk for any violations, which made us feel restrained throughout the meal. (from left: Yao, Yan and Eve) The food was passable, nothing majorly spectacular or worth writing home about. The redeeming quality of this restaurant lies in its ambience - a beautiful and cosy space that's perfect for intimate gatherings.
I love hanging out at Rochester Park, because it allows you to escape from the manic crowds of places like Orchard Road; but having said that, I doubt I'll return to North Border. There are plenty of better establishments in the vicinity! North Border Bar & Grill 2 Rochester Dr Singapore 139213 Tel: 6777 6618 Follow me on Instagram: @paintingrachelred for more updates. Lazing on the beach and listening to the sound of waves, crashing against the shore - what a beautiful and calming way to end our holiday in Thailand. Here's a glimpse of the private beach at The Surin Hotel, which was utterly sublime. Thanks for the memories, Phuket - we had such a wonderful, wonderful time.
Follow me on Instagram: @paintingrachelred for more updates. Bronzed skin, a strapless maxi dress, light sandals and plenty of gold jewellery piled on: here's what I wore for afternoon dessert and drinks at Joe's Downstairs. The small seaside bar crowds up in the evenings, because it's a prime spot for expats looking to watch the sun go down. In the afternoons, however, JD's is often empty; which makes it a great place to enjoy an ice-cold Corona over the faint sounds of instrumental jazz. This is more of a bar than anything else, so I would definitely recommend dining elsewhere before coming here for drinks / dessert. The bar serves up wonderful cocktails, and boasts a great quality wine list that's worth a look as well.
I was here for drinks on Valentine's Day, and I gotta say, the sunset was so beautiful that it looked unreal. It's the place for couples looking to cozy up under the balmy summer nights ;-) Printed maxi dress: Thrifted Gold woven cuff: Banana Republic Gold cage ring: Lovisa Chained crossbody: Zara Gold charm bracelet: Dotti Brown leather sandals: Zara Sunglasses: Illesteva Follow me on Instagram: @paintingrachelred for more updates. White, sandy beaches, sea salt in your hair - that pretty much sums up how I spent my summer. I took off for Phuket recently for a bit of R&R, and thought I'd share some of the photos here. Enjoy! Paid a visit to Baan Rim Pa, a treetop restaurant that boasts a breathtaking view of Patong beach. Fresh pomelo salad with shredded chicken and lightly roasted coconut bits! My coconut-obsessed self was thoroughly satisfied. *licks lips greedily* Crispy fried fish...simply spectacular when paired with a sweet chilli sauce. I have no words. Also, they do a beautiful Thai red curry with duck meat, which is served with lychee fruit on the side. If anyone is planning a trip to Phuket, I would seriously recommend dining at Baan Rim Pa.
Tasty food, great service, and a view that's to die for - what's not to like? :) Stay tuned for more snapshots here! Follow me on Instagram: @paintingrachelred for more updates. A goal that I've set for myself, stylistically, is to be more adventurous this year - I want to take chances, and try new things, experiment with shapes, silhouettes and styles. And if I "fail" (read: look horrid), then I fail. So what? A recent revelation of mine was that clothes are just that - clothes. If the outfit looks awful, then that's fine - you can strip it off, and work with a clean canvas all over again. There is no big deal. People have been making fashion faux pas for decades, and if you look ridiculous, all you'll have is a hilarious (and perhaps slightly horrific) memory of what you wore in your 20s. With that revelation in place, this fear of mine dissipated - the fear of looking stupid or being laughed at, which made me take what I wore a little too seriously. This Zara blouse was one of those never-got-around-to-wearing-it purchases that looked good in the fitting room, but less so after bringing it home. I thought the ruffled shoulder detailing placed too much emphasis on my shoulders, and was reminiscent of the exaggerated shoulder styles of the '80s that made women look like quarterbacks. A recent closet excavation found this gem, and I quickly fell back in love with it and will probably take it back with me when I return to Melbourne. (what can I say? fickle is thy heart.) Pink blouse with shoulder ruffles: Zara
White textured skirt: H&M Black leather peeptoes: ALDO Jewelled drop earrings: Portmans Sequinned clutch: H&M Lipstick: Covergirl 'Hot' Follow me on Instagram: @paintingrachelred for more updates. |
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