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Thursday, 17 March 2016

NDP 2016

In a blink of an eye, we are almost done with the 1st quarter of 2016! Is it just me, or does anyone here agree that time seem to be passing a tad too quickly? I remember we were barely counting down to 2016, and after a few work trips here and there, March is almost coming to an end!

And in less than half a year, it will be our Nation's birthday!

National Day is one of my favourite public holidays cos it's really meaningful, at least for me. :)

With the SG50 celebrations last year and all the publicity given, I'm sure it is not hard to guess how old Singapore will be right?

On her 51st birthday,

the theme for NDP is "Building Our Singapore of Tomorrow."

As an entrepreneur myself, I have learnt that building a company is not as easy as it seems or looks. It's not all glitz and glamour like what you see on our social media platforms. It's just that we choose to show the nicer side. But exactly what goes on behind, customers do not really know.

Likewise, building a nation is no simple feat and having travelled to several countries in 2015, I MUST emphasise Singaporeans are really one bunch of lucky people! We are pampered in so many ways by the government, but sadly, many of us are oblivious to what we have. I can go on about all the positivity we are blessed with but taken for granted, but let's save it for another day. For now, let's focus on NDP 16!

As I have mentioned, the theme is "Building Our Singapore of Tomorrow."

"Building" refers to a continuous effort by everyone, to work towards our future together which can be accomplished with our hard work.

"Our Singapore" invokes a sense of belonging to us Singaporeans, a reminder to stay rooted to our country and future.

"Tomorrow" is something to look forward to, hence it connotes a new tomorrow,

a new chapter post SG50.

At this point, can I just hashtag #meaningful?

2016 will be the 1st celebration of the next 50 years towards SG100. The parade will be held at a familiar ground - the iconic National Stadium after a 10 years hiatus. In line with building on the efforts of our pioneers and recognising the need to move into the future, this year's NDP will present old favourites and technologies that will be part of our future.

As such, old traditions such as the Parade and Ceremony, a precision drill display and the Republic of Singapore Air Force's State Flag Flypast will stay. Adding on our future, we can expect new displays such as 3D projection displays, unmanned technologies and even indoor fireworks for the 1st time in our NDPs! Sounds exciting enough!

Every year, we have a NDP logo and 2016 is extra meaningful. :)

In line with the theme to build a Singapore of tomorrow together, for the 1st time, the NDP EXCO has opened up a competition beyond schools and to all Singaporeans to come up with a logo. Not only that, the public could also vote for their favourite logo, which ultimately became the choice for NDP 16. This move aims to encourage interaction and participation in the NDP journey, which well, I think is a good move!

And this above is our logo for 2016 if you haven't seen it around yet!

This logo is designed by a 19 year old Singapore Polytechnic design student, Ms Chelsea Lim.

Just looking at this somewhat channels some sort of love, doesn't it?

If you realised, there are 4 shades of red in the heart itself.

This represents the diversity Singapore has, the various religions and races we have in one Singapore.
The heart shape celebrates love, our love for Singapore and of cos, our happiness in this place we call home.

The handwritten font represents our future, one that we have to build together.

If you realised, the 6 in 2016 goes taller and longer than the rest.

This demonstrates that Singapore is forward-looking and always striving to reach for greater heights.

The tip of "6" is a brushstroke bursting into a firework of 5 stars, depicting the nation's ideals as represented in our national flag.

I have not been detailed enough to bother about such details in the past, but I'm extremely honoured to be able to learn about these in depth this year. Never too late, right?

I hope you guys are looking forward to NDP 16 as much as I do! :)

Will share more in time to come!

For now, let's always be thankful to everyone who has contributed to the Singapore today we affectionately call home.

Sunday, 13 December 2015

How To Jazz Up Your Christmas Outfits

Christmas is round the corner and I can feel the vibes though, it's still about a month away! I loveeeee Christmas cos it's sucha joyous festive. It is also the time for celebrating and sharing, and these just make me feel fuzzy all over.

I'm sure everyone wants to look good during this festive. Whether you're heading to town or a family/friend's place for dinner, or simply just heading to town to soak in the atmosphere, it's really the chance to dress up, look good and of cos, feel good! :)

Dressing up can be a task for some, either you have too many to pick from, or too little. Though outfits play a part in completing your look, accessories help to compliment the complete look. I have picked some necessities most people overlook when dressing up! So here we go!

1. Earrings

Styling for TCL has made me realize how earrings play such a significant part in dressing up the look. We used to style with statement necklaces, but fashion is ever changing. Most of us now go for a clean, simple and minimalist look, so I guess it's right to say earrings are a good replacement.

Earrings are typically tiny, but that doesn't mean they can be overlooked. :p

I usually get them from H&M as they provide a large variety, and prices are relatively reasonable.

Try styling your outfits with earrings and you'll be amazed!

Dangling earrings will give off an even more polished look. Opt for studded ones for a subtle look.

2. Clutches

Ditch your usual sling bags and backpacks during this glamorous celebration!

Pick out a clutch and it's gonna make you look all dressed up instantly.

Not only that, it makes you look and feel feminine, feel full of confidence and that's exactly the whole point when you dress up!

You can find clutches easily at Zara, H&M, Forever 21 and more.

Make a trip to town and tick this off your check-list.

3. Heels

I know not everyone wears heels, but once you have tried it, I'm sure you'll agree what a big difference it can make to your look! Comparing sneakers, sandals and heels, heels really make you look ladylike. And it's like a must have when you wanna look dressed up!

For a start, if you're not comfortable with tall heels, try a low-heel one.
If you feel this is a waste of money, invest in a black one.
You can wear them for weddings, parties, or even a work/school presentations!

If you don't know yet, heels give an illusion of longer legs.

It works all the time for me. Heh. :p

Wokay, I hope you enjoyed this mini style tip post!

Till the next!

Love,

Bree

Wednesday, 8 July 2015

Second of 2015.

July is off to a good start! :)

We have been busy prepping for our 8th anniversary showcase this Saturday! Our marketing and designing team has been doing all the work and i couldn't be more thankful for them! Finding location to cater the invited guests, sponsors, helping with the packing of goodie bags, helping with our visuals and shoots, and the list goes on!

Bert and myself started preparations for this since March/April. Other than the items selected for this showcase, the birth of our new W. Label is finally happening! More deets on that will be shared nearer to the launch, but to those who are invited, you'll be able to see them firsthand! I certainly look forward to seeing all of you there! :)

We have gotten some displeasure from other customers who were not invited. Other than apologizing, I don't know how else to react. This showcase is planned for our VIPs as it's our first large scale event since TCL was founded in 2007. We wanted this to be a close door event, something cozy and warm and not like a WHS kinda atmosphere. Over the 8 years, this pool of customers lent us their biggest support and we really want to meet them and extend our thanks. Of cos, every customer is important to us, but we really do not have the capability to handle more than the invited number of guests at this point. However, we will be running promotions so everyone will definitely get to join in our joy! We also hope that with this experience, we'll manage our upcoming events better, and hopefully, more people can be invited next year! :)

Can't wait for this Saturday already!

Now, OOTD time.

A collection of outfits taken over the past few weeks! :)

I've included the links for the items below for easy referencing.

I'm wearing XS for all TCL items.