tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78258853465761670672024-03-19T17:19:12.527+08:00Style CanvasA passion project where I share things that I find inspiring...
in fashion, design, travel, gastronomy and all things creative.Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.comBlogger305125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-74411049492321227832013-08-09T03:10:00.000+08:002013-08-09T03:29:27.547+08:00Kyoto Diaries - I Love Matcha
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The streets of Gion are also lined with several bars
and noteworthy restaurants, one being Itoh Dining, a teppanyaki place where you
can savour the famous Kobe beef.
The beautiful walkway leading to the restaurant
Part of the NOBU group, Itoh Dining is located
in an old traditional townhouse next to the Shirakawa river in the scenic part
Gion district.
If Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-47747154021646210902013-08-07T00:25:00.000+08:002013-08-09T01:28:17.232+08:00Kyoto Diaries - In Search of Geishas
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mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-21567786813194334372013-06-26T01:27:00.003+08:002013-06-26T18:13:55.033+08:00Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez
There are manicures, and there is Bastien Gonzalez manicure! Having heard so much about him and his famous manicure and pedicure treatments, I decided to book for an appointment to see what the fuss is all about. Known as a fave among many celebrities, here's my account of my experience with his star treatment.
Bastien Gonzalez - The man who changed the world of manicure and pedicure
Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-47819497765583116442013-06-02T13:19:00.002+08:002013-06-02T13:23:14.771+08:00Artic Adventure #1 - Husky Sledding
I was recently in Finland and had the opportunity to go on a husky sled expedition. Those who know me well would know of my love for dogs and this is one adventure on my bucket list (checked!).
Some may and some have asked me if dog sledding is considered as animal cruelty. The answer is no and yes. No in the sense that the dogs actually enjoy the run and exercise of pulling the sleds. Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-79637440708720117082013-06-01T22:00:00.002+08:002013-06-01T22:33:49.704+08:00Champagne Protocoles de G.H.Mumm
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margin-bottom:.Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-88436492928748670292013-05-09T18:42:00.002+08:002013-05-10T00:33:41.962+08:00Karl Lagerfeld x Chanel Cruise 2013
Kaiser Karl is in Singapore. Singapore is finally on the fashion world map as he chose our little island to host the Chanel Cruise 2013 Collection. Invites to this fashion show (may I dare say the biggest in Singapore fashion history) are hot like freshly made waffles.
Finally, 9th May 2013! There are two shows for the day. The first show in the afternoon is for customers, while the Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-26780980386607325862013-03-30T01:55:00.002+08:002013-03-30T02:25:46.375+08:00elBulli Foundation x Catalunya
It was one of the most spectacular nights under the starry skies of Singapore. Culinary legend Ferran Adria and Chris Au, owner of Catalunya, hosted an amazing dinner to announce the launch of elBulli foundation. The venue could not be more befitting because Catalunya is now "home" to several staff that were part of Ferran's original team at elBulli.
A real honour to meet the legendary Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-21201945122858206892013-03-27T23:48:00.002+08:002013-03-28T00:55:44.394+08:00ABSOLUT ELYX Craft of Perfection Exhibition
If you are in Singapore this long Easter weekend, why not check out the ABSOLUT ELYX Craft of Perfection exhibition that is housed at a conservation shophouse on 47 Tessensohn Road. This unique exhibition is open to the public from 29th March to 5th April 2013, 11am to 8pm daily.
Free admission to all, but the first 150 visitors daily (aged 18 years old and above) will also get to Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-73018323671004893882013-02-25T02:19:00.002+08:002013-02-25T02:20:04.955+08:00I love My Kanken!
It was love at first sight when I saw it in the pages of Grazia UK. Having collected most of the 'IT' bags, it has been a while since I have lusted after a bag. In fact, it came as a shocker to me that my latest desire is a utility backpack that has been around for half a century and costs slightly over S$100!
The first time I laid my eyes on Fjällräven Kanken bags was in the pages of Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-90673854505084572812013-02-12T22:34:00.000+08:002013-02-12T22:38:30.193+08:00Chopsuey Cafe
There is a new place in town for dim sum, and it is not in a typical
Chinese restaurant. Tucked away in a corner of Dempsey Village is
Chopsuey Cafe, the new concept restaurant by the P.S.Cafe group. I
checked it out last week before it closed for the Lunar New Year hols,
which happened to be the first day they opened for brunch service.
Chopsuey Cafe presents a collage of fond Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-82637531596543942562013-02-09T20:03:00.001+08:002013-02-09T20:07:04.822+08:00Ocean Restaurant By Cat Cora
It has been a while since I have been in awe of a restaurant's decor. When hubs suggested going to the new Ocean Restaurant at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), I was a little reluctant at first. Jaded me thought the idea was not novel, having been to Dubai's Burj Al Arab aquarium-themed restaurant named Al Mahara almost a decade ago. Ocean Restaurant turned out to be the most amazing "underwater" Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-47263352062872615162012-12-27T01:47:00.000+08:002012-12-27T06:29:00.579+08:00Swiss Adventures - Grand Saint Bernard
Dog lovers must not miss out the chance to visit Foundation Barry in Switzerland, which is named after a famous Saint Bernard dog that is believed to have saved the life of more than 40 people.
The museum is located in Martigny
Following its creation in January 2005, the Barry Foundation took over the 300-year-old breeding kennel from the Great Saint Bernard Pass Hospice. This Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-68549909411043320082012-12-25T18:44:00.000+08:002012-12-26T05:05:19.373+08:00Swiss Adventures - Au Vieux Navire
The very first meal of this Swiss trip was a great start of my journey. In fact, I was so looking forward to it that I rushed for my connecting flight from Zurich to Geneva, with my luggage MIA, in order to make it to the lunch invitation by MB and SB at Au Vieux Navire .
Au Vieux Navire, meaning 'At The Old Ship', is a great restaurant in the quaint village of Buchillon. If Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-63158610584774859672012-12-25T13:02:00.000+08:002012-12-25T14:00:48.849+08:00Swiss Adventures - A Visit To Tristan, Famous Chocolatier
You know you are famous when you go by a single name, just like Madonna and Rihanna. Ask any Swiss who they think is one of the finest chocolatiers in Switzerland, and you will most certainly get Tristan as a reply. A gift of Tristan chocolates to your Swiss host will definitely get you adoration and street cred.
Tristan Carbonatto is one of the finest chocolatiers in Switzerland. Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-80716093649002158812012-11-06T15:42:00.001+08:002012-11-06T17:22:39.663+08:00The True Price Of Helping A Dog
After getting involved in dog welfare volunteer work for almost a year, I know more now than I did years ago. This blog entry is to share with you the true price of helping a dog, so you can make informed decisions on how you can help as an individual. When I decided to start D.O.G.S with my like-minded friends, my objective is for it to be a positive organisation that can support other dog Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-53048459285733513422012-10-20T11:52:00.001+08:002012-10-20T17:53:11.744+08:00D.O.G.S Updates
I first wrote about D.O.G.S in July and it's time to give you all an update. D.O.G.S has been
incorporated as a company limited by guarantee and is now in the process
of applying for charity and IPC status. What that means is we will be
able to enjoy tax free donations while donors will enjoy tax exemption
benefits on the amount they donated. This is the most efficient and
Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-74716426462101821922012-10-14T21:14:00.001+08:002012-10-15T00:46:00.448+08:00Hola, Bomba!
Say hola to Bomba, the new hot Spaniard in town. Taking over Graze at Martin No. 38 is a new Paella Bar. Si, tapas bar is so passe. I checked out Bomba yesterday, which happened to be its second day of operation. Here's a look at why the new kid is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with.
The menu at a glance
The cool graffiti on the wall reminds me of Penelope Cruz
Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-76858254862134918822012-10-07T00:17:00.002+08:002012-10-07T01:01:42.717+08:00W Hotel Singapore - SKIRT Restaurant
Singapore finally got its very own W Hotel. I stayed away during its opening as I did not want to be sucked into the hype and fanfare. However, I decided to check out it out tonight since I am in the mood to dine out at a new restaurant.
With a craving for steaks, hubs and I decided on SKIRT, the semi fine dining restaurant at W Hotel. A friend gave the thumbs down on this restaurantStyle Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-78741921604593885682012-10-04T23:58:00.001+08:002012-10-05T01:08:44.346+08:00PFF Report - Shenton Park Dogs' Refuge Home
4th October is World Animal Day and it is apt for me to dedicate today's blog entry to dog welfare. During my visit to Perth as the ambassador for Perth Fashion Festival, I specifically requested to visit a dog shelter. Why? Because I would like to learn from established dog shelters on the methods utilised and procedures implemented.
The Dogs' Refuge Home is a not-for-profitStyle Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-58530952492217850232012-09-30T23:19:00.002+08:002012-10-01T00:26:13.519+08:00PFF Report - Ae'lkemi
It was instant fashion chemistry when I met Alvin Fernandez a day before his big show at PFF. Over a chat at his boutique at Claremont Quarter, we found out we have lots in common. Not only are we both from Singapore, we are both trained as fashion designers and are perfectionist Virgos. Even our company names are similar - my PR agency is called Alchemy (inspired by Paulo Coelho's The Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-67408195885380761242012-09-29T01:58:00.002+08:002012-09-30T22:25:27.025+08:00PFF Report - Restyle
Sorry for the delayed blog entries. I was cut out from the cyber world while in Broome. Now that I am back in fast-paced Singapore, I am back on track with my blogging, thanks to the ultra high-speed internet connection at home. Perhaps that is why we occasionally need to head to the outbacks to chill and slow down our living pace.
One of the most dramatic fashion show moments for me Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-37676360451308028672012-09-24T01:32:00.000+08:002012-09-30T22:25:42.274+08:00PFF Report - Bitten By The Color Bug
As part of my role as the international ambassador for Perth Fashion Festival, I got to experience having my hair and makeup done at Maurice Meade salon, located at the hip and trendy Claremont Quarter.
Maurice Meade came by to say hi. Maurice is like the Frederic Fekkai of Australia. A West Australian icon, Maurice has been a leading name in the Australian hairdressing industry Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825885346576167067.post-53319822738963213952012-09-22T01:14:00.005+08:002012-10-02T00:50:29.031+08:00PFF Report - Morrison
My friendship with Morrison's design duo, husband and
wife Richard Poulson and Kylie Radford started just a day before their show at PFF, over a luncheon at Beluga restaurant at Claremont Quarter.
It's not difficult to see why we got along well... we share a love for fashion and dogs. In fact, their label was named after their first dog, a Kelpie Cross who has been their source of Style Canvashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397412147277009166noreply@blogger.com0