DramatiZAtion

Intimidated Supermodel

2011-03-23T12:54:00.000-07:00

Tyra Banks for Alexander McQueen

Tyra Banks used to feel 'intimidated' by fashion designers. The supermodel-turned-businesswoman admitted although she enjoyed a successful career as a model before developing her own business empire, she felt like a 'little teenage girl' around designers such as Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld.

She said: 'I'm not the high-fashion girl inside. So I was walking in the runways of Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent and Dior and all the other top designers of the world and the Vogues and the Bazaars and all that globally, but I always still felt intimidated, which is interesting.

'Karl Lagerfeld is dressing me, Yves Saint Laurent is like smoothing my hem or something, and I felt like a little teenage girl and these amazing designers were around me and they were like these Greek gods.'

The 'America's Next Top Model' presenter and producer - who recently launched her own online magazine Type F - also revealed that fellow model Cindy Crawford, who was always in control of her surroundings, inspired her to immerse herself in the business side of the industry. Recalling the moment she witnessed Cindy's power for herself, she told NYmag.com: 'She had all these people around her and she looked so in control.

'She was hosting MTV's 'House of Style', and I was just like, 'Wooooaaaahhhh. She's not waiting for a phone to ring and for a designer to hire her, and I know she has a Revlon contract, and I hear that she has an office at Revlon.' ' 'Like to me her having an office in the Revlon building was like, 'I want an office in a building like that.' '

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Beauty and Brains

2011-03-16T08:38:00.000-07:00

Tyra Banks gets up three hours early so she has time to work out and put on her make-up.

The 37-year-old model-and-television presenter is currently studying at Harvard Business School and admitted she rises at 4.45am in order to get ready to meet her study group at 7.30am every morning.

She explained: 'I have to work out and eat breakfast beforehand and get ready and be a female. But in the end, I never would have had it any other way. I have made life-long friends among my classmates.'

Meanwhile the busy entrepreneur has today (15.03.11) launched her own beauty and style website, TypeF, where women can input their vital statistic and every time they log on, are greeted with content matched to their physical characteristics.

Tyra explained to USA Today: 'We decided to keep a blank slate for women to fill in what that F means to them. It's done with humor and fun. It's a very specific voice. TypeF is saying,

'No, you are good enough. You deserve to wear that trend too.''

Devil wears Manolo not Prada

2011-02-16T00:42:00.000-08:00

Manolo Blahnik would be 'hurt' if Anna Wintour wore shoes by another designer. The US Vogue editor has only worn two styles of shoes for over 10 years - both made by Manolo - and he admitted if she were to turn to one of his rivals for her footwear now he would be displeased.

He said: 'I am incredibly thankful for Anna's loyalty and if she chooses to move in another direction, I would also respect that. Betrayed is too strong a word but I'd definitely be hurt.'

The Spanish designer thinks Anna has refused to deviate from the two styles - which have been nicknamed AW - because she is so sure of what suits her.

He explained to fashionweekdaily.com: 'Anna knows herself very well and what suits her best. Anna always like to have her shoes, like everything in her wardrobe, impeccable at all times. Her favourite colours are skin tones.

I have produced two skin tones that particularly suit Anna.' Choosing Anna's shoes is a collaborative process for the designer and the editor and says it changes depending on her wardrobe.

He explained: 'I often talk to Anna about what's inspiring her that particular season and what she's ordered for her wardrobe. Anna has fantastic legs, and her feet are always meticulously groomed.

We're always discussing materials and adjusting the heel heights and whether or not straps should be wider or stay the same.

In the end, it is always up to Anna.'

Q ... wearing those high heels will hurt too. So do our bank accounts.

Billion Dollar Fashion

2011-02-15T02:17:00.000-08:00

Jessica Simpson's fashion line is set to make $1 billion this year.

The 30-year-old singer-and-actress - who launched her Jessica Simpson Collection in 2007 - is to make history by being the first celebrity to reach the staggering sun in annual sales after seeing her current figures rise by almost a quarter in the last 12 months.

News of her amazing fashion success - which puts her in the same league as famous fashion designers Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Vera Wang and Donna Karan - is sure to be a shock to Jessica.

She said in an upcoming interview with New York magazine: 'I never thought I'd be some fashion mogul.'

When Jessica launched the collection, she sold just handbags, shoes and boots, but gradually expanded to include watches, clothing, cosmetics, luggage, fragrances and swimwear, which is all sold in major department stores in the US.

The 'Dukes of Hazzard' star - who is engaged to former NFL player Eric Johnson - is also planning to launch new ready-to-wear and career separates lines.

Sources close to Jessica have previously praised her business skills. One insider said recently: 'She attends all business meetings and makes all major decisions. She's a sharp businesswoman and knows what women want.'

Q ...unbelievable. No Beyonce? Not Heidi Klum? Not Victoria B? Nor Sarah Jessica? Not the Kardashian?

Crowning Glory a top a Hill

2011-02-06T08:05:00.000-08:00

Sitting atop Mount Faber, a posh place for pubbing, dinning, clubbing the night away, is The Jewel Box.

Dedicated areas with names like Black Opal, Saphire, Moon Stone, Jade, Emerald Lodge, Amber Galleria, Diamond Palace and world famous one and only 7-Star Swarovski Cable cars to spend the night with the stars ( literally) , you know what bling bling is when you spend a lavish night here.

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Maple Story

2011-02-02T07:44:00.000-08:00

Naomi Campbell thinks she should do more exercise.

The 40-year-old supermodel admits she doesn't work out as much as she would like to but believes having a healthy mind keeps her fit.

However, one exercise Naomi is fan of is swimming and has been doing a lot of it since moving to Russia to be with her Russian real estate entrepreneur boyfriend Vladislav Doronin.

She said: 'Actually, I don't work out as much as I should, but I do believe that it's a healthy mind as well as a healthy body that keeps me fit, sound and calm.'

While she doesn't exercise as much as she would like, Naomi recently revealed she undergoes an extreme detox three times a year in a bid to maintain her stunning figure.

The supermodel admitted she has just Maple syrup, cayenne pepper and lemon juice in a cocktail form for days on end and credited it with her being able to stay in shape.

She said: 'I try to do this three times a year. The most I've ever done it for is 18 days. So I started on Sunday. This is the sixth day. 'It's good just to clean out your body once in a while.'

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Cool as Iron Drink

2011-01-26T09:16:00.000-08:00

The Kor Delta water bottle.

It brings designer chic and cinematic magic to the gym-crowd.

So stylish that it was chosen to be on the set for Tony Stark in Iron Man 2.
That bottle that Junior touched would cost a collector's bomb.

But for the rest of us, this cool container which is as practical (push button) as it is clinical ( BPA-Free! Like anyone cares) for a (quite; 10x Approximately the cost of mine perhaps) small a price tag.

Still, I want one !!!! (Or all the above)

Q

The Model and the Mask

2011-01-22T00:08:00.000-08:00

Jim Carrey is allegedly dating an 'America's Next Top Model'contestant.
(Jim C in Batman)

(Anchal, of ANTM)

The 'I Love You Philip Morris' actor - who has been single since his five-year relationship with Jenny McCarthy ended last April - has sparked speculation he is romancing 24-year-old Anchal Joseph after they were pictured leaving a New York theatre smiling and holding hands.

Anchal - who is 25 years younger than the actor - came seventh in the seventh season on the reality TV series in 2006, which is fronted by Supermodel and talk show host Tyra Banks. (below)

Q ... dear Tyra, you've created a star .... :)

2 Fast 2 Fierce!

2011-01-14T13:45:00.000-08:00

For Elle magazine

Devon Aoki is pregnant.

The 28-year-old Supermodel is expecting her first child with financier fiance James Bailey and the pair are thrilled at the prospect of becoming parents.

Her representative said: 'Devon and James are extremely happy. They became engaged over the summer, and she has just found out she is pregnant.'

Devon - who is the heiress to a large fortune as her father (Olympic wrestler Rocky Aoki died in 2008) founded the Benihana chain of restaurants - began modelling at aged 13 and took over from Naomi Campbell as the face of Versace when she was 16.

She then ventured into acting appearing in films such as 'Sin City' and '2 Fast 2 Furious'.

When she first burst onto the modelling scene, she was touted as the new Kate Moss and while she has never achieved the same success, Devon has huge admiration for the 36-year-old beauty. (Gotta be kidding. Aoki has modelLed for the fashion houses Lancôme, Chanel, Versace, despite her relatively short height for a runway model. Aoki has done ad campaigns for Chanel Ready-to-Wear, Chanel Couture by Karl Lagerfeld, Versace by Steven Meisel, YSL by Juergen Teller, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Hugo Boss, Moschino, Ungaro, Fendi, Junko Shimada by Bettina Kimenda, Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons, Lancome, Tiffanys and co.)

She has previously said: 'I have a lot of love for her. I hate all the bad publicity she has had over the past year, because she is a wonderful person - she is a true icon.'~ MSN

Q .... I'll have Devon over Kate . anytime !!! Gorgeous.

Why Hold it Against Her?

2011-01-09T03:41:00.000-08:00

In a world going pop GaGa, divaliciously Sasha and red-headed Only girl in the world Ella, even Aguilera is going Bionic. Can Britney still be the sweet doe-eyed girl-next door (that is if you happen to live in Beverly Hills)and still expect to make it?

Ah, Miss Britney.

The teen that grew up too fast. Sold too many albums and concert tickets. Became a mother too soon. Became a train wreck too quickly.

But the famous lip-syncher who brought us Crazy, sexy and cool in her 1-2-3 Gimme more glory is more than just a Circus act.

She's against the music but hopes you're not against her.

But why should we?

She's pure entertainment.

Q

More Style than Spice?

2011-01-06T09:06:00.000-08:00

Victoria Beckham is flattered people think Roland Mouret designs her fashion label.

At 18 I was in the Spice Girls. But I wasn't very good, let's be honest, I didn't really, you know. sing. This is something I can do.'

The former Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer - who launched her clothing collection in 2008 - often has to contend with reports claiming Roland does all her work for her and while she insists it's not true, she looks at it as a compliment.

She said: 'I suppose if people think the clothes are too good for me to have designed them, that's a backhanded compliment.

Look, I don't draw, but nor do lots of designers. I tie things around me. I experiment with ideas and I try to work out a way to make everything flattering and make a woman feel beautiful.

Oprah Winfrey recently asked me to make her a dress. I must be doing something right.'

Seeing Red and Seeing Beautiful

2011-01-03T07:28:00.000-08:00

Rihanna is not only doing fabulously well on the charts with her brand of souless vocals matched to dance music to great effect, she's beginning to be quite the style icon.

Here, she continues to be flaming red hot.

Incognito, she is not for sure.

But better than a self-indulgent diva like Beyonce or the attention-seeking Gaga, she definitely is!

I Need Your Lovin

2011-01-03T07:23:00.000-08:00

Only 54. And gone.

The world misses a kindred spirit. A voice of a generation. A voice of a cutural exchange.

An inspirational figure of racial acceptance , tolerance.

Teena Marie, you will be dearly missed in this new year.

God bless you in Heaven.

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Loose Canon ... Again: Mariah is having Twins!!!!

2010-12-17T00:27:00.000-08:00

Nick Cannon has confirmed he and Mariah Carey are expecting twins.

The 30-year-old presenter told listeners to his 92.3 Now radio show on Thursday (16.12.10) that he wanted to end speculation and gossip about the pregnancy and revealed they are having two babies.

He said: 'In order for my wife and I to have our life, we need to be up front and I need to be able to share things with you and be real.

'I didn't even tell my wife I was gonna do this. I'm probably gonna get yelled at for not getting permission ... We are having twins!'

Nick went on to reveal that the only other people who knew the couple are having twins were US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle after Mariah broke the news during the recent taping of a White House Christmas special.

He added: 'They, ironically enough, questioned my wife about, you know, 'So, what are you having, are you having twins?'

'And at this point she hadn't told anybody anything because doctors advised us to keep it to ourselves until we get further along. And because of the excitement, because of the emotion, she was overwhelmed and she shared with the President and First Lady that we are having twins.'

Mariah, 40, sparked speculation she was carrying twins during a recent radio interview while promoting her Christmas album, 'Merry Christmas II You'.

When answering a question, she said: 'I just hope that they don't turn out hating Christmas!'

Q....Sure, Canon, Mariah will hate you instead someday.

P.S : Check out Mariah's new music video for 'Auld Lang Syne' (Fireworks) on Youtube!!!!

Her first single 'Oh Santa!' is already a #1 hit.

Indeed, Robotic.

2010-12-15T12:08:00.000-08:00

Talking about red-hot-girl of the moment Rihanna, inevitably, we think of that famous metallic soul-less voice ( courtesy of her reggae-fied up-bringing ) that has made her such a standout in a sea of emotive gospel-tinged vocals of those brought up in the US of A.

Well, apparently , even her image is pretty much cyber-babe.

No, not some cyber-sex sh*t but Newcaster Ananova , I mean.

Coming out a full decade earlier, surely, Miss Ana pioneered such an edgy look , even if she's green-haired.

Q.... Fantasy becoming real. kinky.

Guetta : Beyonce's Worst Nightmare

2010-12-15T11:08:00.000-08:00

These days, Beyonce has a lot of worrying to do.

She's still as big as her booty. ( Her ambition for world domination is even bigger)

Well, out-singing and out-dancing every girl on the planet got her the best of the first decade of this millenium.

So who would have thought that at the turn of 2010,

she sees her reign on shaky ground, not from another starlet ( although she does need to worry over a certain strange lady alien called Gaga.) , but from a DJ-cum-producer David Guetta.

A scruffy beach-surfer-like-dude who happens to spin records quite rather well.

Before fans and folks alike start to scream "WTF?! Who's That Chick?"

Let me clear the air for those who love music but are still on another planet ( probably the same one that Gaga came from) .

The DJ-of-The-moment : David Guetta

David Guetta is single handedly responsible for producing and mixing for Kelly Rowland, that poor girl from Destiny's Child who couldn't grow up and out of Miss B's shadows.

Until , of course, Guetta's Love Took Over and became her new Commander.

Now , we all know the other chart-topping chocolate-beauty that is Rihanna. She who brought her island-sound and made it 'Ella' hot. Setting the dance floors all over on fire with that robotic voice.

She was already ballooning before Guetta.

But a swtich from coconut-sweet to Coco Chanel-edgy and collaborating with Guetta not only extended her 5-minutes-of-fame ( let's be honest here, she ain't exactly the bext singer around even if she looks like Dionne Warwick or Whitney Houston) but allowed her to not just breathe down Miss B's neck over the last few years, but to literally surge pass her to trample all over with more #1-hits. (9 to be exact. Tying her with Janet Jackson and only behind Whitney ,Madonna and Mariah.)

Indeed, Guetta had made her The Only Girl in the world right now to triumph Beyonce. ( Gaga and Xtina A still have some way to go and Janet ought to be panicking that she ain't really 'The Best' while Whitney and Madonna should start to worry next and Mariah getting bored and lonely way up at the top, still.)

Kelly is readying her ammunition while Rihanna is red-hot.
Thanks to Guetta.

Yes Sasha, you ought to be saying out-loud now ' I Am ..... Scared."

Q

(Red) Birds of the Same Feathers... ...

2010-12-10T12:15:00.000-08:00

...Flock Together

Where did the rest of Naomi Bird's feathers gone to?

Oh. Victoria Bird took them for a day out.

Naomi Campbell relies on Victoria Beckham to get her out of a style rut.

The supermodel is great friends with the singer-turned-fashion designer and when she can't find anything to wear, she rings Victoria up and one of her creations is sent over.

She told the Daily Mirror newspaper:

'Victoria is amazing, a real sister. When I'm stuck in a rut, she's always at the other end of the phone to send a pair of jeans.
'They work wonders on the legs. I love her designs. I'm always in them. I've worked with Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and so many great designers. So I'm proud Victoria is up there too.'

While she sometimes admits to being stuck in a style rut, Naomi was given the Special Recognition Award at the British Fashion Awards on Tuesday (07.12.10) and says she felt honoured with the accolade, which celebrated her 25 years in the industry.

She said:

'Sorry I just got all teary, it's just overwhelming to be recognised in your own country, it's a huge privilege and it makes me feel very proud to be British. Women of colour are now far better represented - we still have a long way to go, but I'm very proud.'

...and conveniently forget what fellow black Supermodel Tyra Banks did States-side.

Q ... the horrors of Fashion royalty.

Bejeweled Bunny

2010-12-07T09:05:00.000-08:00

This picture doesnt do justice to this figurine I tell ya.

It's very bling and pretty.

Apparently auspicious too.

Q ... Love it.

The Grass is Greener... under one's feet

2010-12-07T03:15:00.000-08:00

Anyone who've ever removed their shoes and taken a hike over grass, will know , if you can ignore the worms and the potential dog poo, its really quite relaxing.

Of course, having a grass wheel like the one above, may get you places in the city, you 'll also get a parking fine without a car.

So trust flip flop maker Havaianas to come up with something like this. Very nice.
You can get to choose your own worms too, then.

Just remember to shoo away the cows.

Walking on sand too, gives you that nice feeling too. Just that a flip flop with sand-surfacing may be too much exfoliation for one's feet.
Q

Sound Tracks of the Year

2010-12-05T05:39:00.001-08:00

Opening with Alicia Keys and Liza Minelli . Could there be anything more glamourous than this?

Every track here is an Aguilera or Cher. There, nuff said.

Something glamourous. Something sexy.
The makings of a top selling soundtrack.

These two are this year's shoo-ins for Top Soundtrack of 2010 ,in my precious little opinion.

Q

Big on Hair . Big on Style

2010-12-04T14:56:00.000-08:00

This 'Jersey Shore' reality star is beginning to become quite the style icon with her famous 'poof' hair, cleavage bear cocktail dresses and high heels.

Vivien Westwood has used uer as an inspiration for her recent collection.

And there's literally a whole sub-industry in the hair business springing up because of her.

You do your thang, Snooki!!

Q

Fashion is Business down to the Atom

2010-12-04T13:35:00.000-08:00

Sarah Jessica Parker is involved in Halston 'down to the splitting of the atom'.

The 'Sex and the City' actress - who is the president of the iconic label - takes her job seriously, so much so she has input at every level of business.

She said:

'I will never dip in and out of this. I'll be involved down to the splitting of the atom.'

However, the 45-year-old star does admit her involvement is not from a usual fashion perspective, but instead based on her style sensibilities. The fashionista added to America's ELLE magazine: 'I can't always tell you the exact blends of fabric, but I figure it out.'

Sarah Jessica also has no plans to change her image in the near future, particularly not with regards to the ageing process. She said: 'I'm ageing all the time. But what can I possibly do? Look like a lunatic?'

In November it was revealed Sarah Jessica had not been pleased the CEO of Halston Bonnie Takhar had been forced to step down.

A source said: 'Sarah has been a strong supporter of Bonnie for a very long time, and has been the sole voice supporting her against the board and shareholders. 'She has been fighting this for a very long time. She believed in Bonnie. She was emotional and upset because this finally came to a head.'

This Eye Candy is a Swan

2010-11-27T06:33:00.000-08:00

The lastest general of Victoria's Secret Angels have some way to go before they match the trailblazers of yesteryears like Tyra, Heidi, Gisele, Adriana and Karolina. But finally, this new supermodel is really something.

There were the Alexandria Ambrosio, Marisa Miller , Miranda Kerr , Doutzen .

Then there is her, South African, Candice Swanepoel.

Wow.

Q..... she's gonna be bombshell huge.

Her Wings are still going Strong

2010-11-27T06:21:00.000-08:00

Supermodel Marisa Miller.

Eveyone thought it was a mad cap move to leave Victoria's Secret and expect happily ever after away from fashion heaven. (Not everyone's Tyra. And ther jury is still out on Heidi) .

But yet again, Marisa proved why she was called 'The Return of the Great American Supermodel.'.

As if being spotted by world famous photographer Mario Testino ( the other girl ever spotted by him was Kate Moss, getit?) , her record 7 consecutive appearances on Sports Illustrated, her being the only model ever to top both FHM and Maxim's list of 'Hottest women' , her (now former) big contract with Victoria's Secret and the honour of wearing the Fantasy Angel bra weren't news enough, she's in the record books again for her upcoming appearance on the cover of the February issue of Shape magazine.

This makes it her 8th cover, the most for any model in the 30-year history of the magazine.

Looks like there is life after decending from fashion heaven.

Q

National Crotch Issue

2010-11-27T06:12:00.000-08:00

The Singapore water polo boys are always in such spot light.

Both for their prowess in the pool and out of it ( whatever that means....) .

The recent ASEAN games , saw them making a bigger splash in the media than in the pool though.

Bad move and bad press comes with bad taste when you but your country's national flag on your crotch.

One netizen mentioned, about putting your own face on your crotch. And you know why this is rude.

I'm open minded. But even this, is too much show.

Q... what's your take?

Queens of Qristmas

2010-11-27T05:55:00.000-08:00

When Mariah launched her original christmas CD ( any chanteuse worth her voice would have at least one ) , her 'All I want for Christmas is You' song went on to become the single most successful holiday song in history.

It's a feat no one can top. But herself.

Years later, she's recreated her christmas album with brand new material, similar cover and another big christmas hit. Way to go Mariah.

Everyone thought her's was a shoo-on to be this years biggest Christmas album so who would think dowdy Susan Boyle would have yet another hat trick and score a consecutive hit record with 'The Gift.'

Surely , these two are this year's biggest Christmas divas.

On a hind-note, Whitney Houston's 'One Wish' album is worh mentioning.

It came at a time, her hoopla was bigger than her vocal hoops.

But really, this album, is really good and could well be that one wish you were waiting for all holiday season. Grab one and fall in love with Whitney all over again.

The Sex Book

2010-11-13T10:02:00.000-08:00

This, if you think, is the updated Karma Sutra, you are 'so last-season.'

Ok, as if I could talk like this when the only thing hip in my wardrobe are my hipsters of last century.

But seriously, what's not to fall in love with the show and the movies?

The scripts are amazing. The emotional depth is deeper than the pockets of the fictional best friends who tote around in everything within Valentino's tax bracket.

Now we all want a life like that don't we?

Now, just in time for the holiday season, introducing the newly released DVD, Sound track and the coffee table book that waxes lyrical about all the product endorsements in the bling bling movie.

What's not to like?

Go get it pronto and lavish in fictitious luxury! Just like we all like it, sans the hefty credit card bills of course.

Sarah Jessica Parker is, afterall, only the 10th most profitable movie star in Hollywood and those Loubotins don't come cheap. Or rented.

Towel Up into High Society

2010-11-09T08:24:00.000-08:00

You know, you're a brand whore when you want your LVs on your bath towel.

If the mongrams get stuck onto your skin, I am sure, you 'd love that too.

Yes, Andre Leon Talley. You are fab.

Q .. I want one!

Knief Edge

2010-11-09T07:58:00.000-08:00

This has got to be one of the most dramatic ( don't we love this word here) car at this price range and premium segment.

The Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. The Bold aggression is not just for show.

This here is a muscle car with a humongous 6.3l V8 520BHP engine and BMW M5-beating performance.

No shat. Autocar proved it .

Q

A Web of Fashion

2010-10-10T08:59:00.000-07:00

Tyra Banks is understandably one of the most successful and iconic Supermodels of all time , for a reason.

The immaculate gorgeousness that she is. Those curves. That pretty head. Those eyes. The X-factor . The poise.

Only she could pull off a mask made entirely from simple netting , self-made no less, at the 90th Aniversary Vogue party . ( The party theme was 'Eyes Wide Shut' where all the famous guests came in their interpretation of masks.)

Matching her black bejewelled Roberto Cavali gown; she was a vision.

Indeed, she made headlines all over the world . With so many who diss her saying that what she wore was rubbish and cheap .

Know what? I LOVE IT .

Screw these brand-worshiping , brand-whoring self-proclaimed fashionistas.

This is why , Tyra's a massive Supermodel. She can carry off something so simple to exquisite effect.

Gorgeous and statuesque. Amazing

Fallen Angel?

2010-10-10T08:32:00.000-07:00

Heidi Klum.

The supermodel famous for her work with Victoria's Secrets.

Since Tyra and Gisele left the brand to pursue other outlets, Heidi had since became The Angel.

But that, is no more. As of this year, Heidi had announced that she won't be continuing her tenure with the brand.

The contract where thousands of aspiring models wished they were in the running for.

She's having the luxury to give it all up . After a long 13 years.

Of course there are rife rumours that says she was actually booted out because, frankly, in the last couple of years, she's continuosly been in and out of pregancy and her body was not in good form. It came to a point where she was more a host than a model for the brand and famous for being famous.

Younger and hotter girls were strutting all over her on the runway and out-pouting her despite the priviledge of having more air-time, hype, donning the Fantasy Angel bra more times than any other model and her signature ginormous wings.

Then there are other rumours of her wanting a bigger contract and VS said no; that she's not worth that much now.

Or rumours that simply stated that VS needed a younger model in her shoes. Period.

Heidi defends herself (of course) saying that she just wants to concentrate more on Project Runway and a new reality show about creating the perfect marriage for new couples with her husband, Seal.

Whatever it is , the model famous for being famous, is no more an Angel .

Sad yes.

More sad if this also marks her retirement as a Model. Maybe.

We'll see what model-life is like after VS for Ms Klum.

Q ... Now we only have Adriana Lima , the 4th highest earning model of all time,to shoulder it all, now that all Top 3 earning supermodels have left 'Fashion Heaven'.

America's Next Top Cougar

2010-09-04T12:07:00.001-07:00

Cougar alert!

We're not talking about the Real Housewives Of New York or Atlanta ( like we ever believed they do any form of domestic chores since becoming Missus) .

We're talking about Former Mrs Lorenzo Lamas.

Seperated . Free. And on the hunt for the next hunk. Clearly, her former-hunk-of-a hussy was aging non-too-gracefully.

Look at her, as tacky as she is with her LV tote, that hot pink Leopard print bikini one could spot from space, porn star worthy seven-inch crystal heels, the pseudo-incognito sun hat and giant Chanel Sun glasses and topping it all off with that I-sleep-in-a-tanning bed and I-betcha-couldn't-tell-look, she is hot.

Siliconed, botoxed, fillered and lipoed hot.

No, our mothers don't look like that.

Q .. You gotta hand it to her. Even Paris Hilton will want her surgeon.

Cruz a Sunday

2010-07-04T10:46:00.000-07:00

The distressed-yet-dapper look of Sanuks and the comfort and durability of Chrocs.

Two of my favourite lazy-Sunday footwear brands.

Perfect combo.

I want one !!!

Which do you think is nice? Inputs folks !!!!

Q

Right of Mind!

2010-07-02T12:34:00.000-07:00

Thursday August 13th:

Celebrate your right to be left-handed.

It has been said that left handed people are among the most intelligent.

There have been plenty of famous left handers in our day. Among those are past presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. Another interesting note is that both John McCain and Barrack Obama are left handed.

You may be interested to know that Pablo Picasso, Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Leonardo Di Vinci, and Michelangelo were also left handed.

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Psychological Characteristics of Left-handed People

Leadership. About 66% of American presidents in the last 30 years were left-handed men. Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, and Gerald Fold were all left-handed presidents. Barack Obama and John McCain are both left-handed.

•Quick thinkers. Studies have shown that lefties are “exceptional.” Australian research shows that left-handed people think more quickly when playing computer games or sports. Left-handed people also tend to earn more money.

They are more creative , multi-tasking, better able to see in 3D.

Left-handed persons use visual stimulus to process information. Research reveals that people who are left-handed do not use the sequential processing style like their right-handed colleagues, to disseminate information. Instead they are good at applying themselves to multiple tasks with the help of the synthesis method of breaking down information and finding a solution.

They are high-achievers and also earn more money.

•Sexuality. Research from Canada reveals this interesting quality of left-handed people: they’re more likely to be homosexual.
Mixed-handed people are more likely to alter their beliefs as they get new information, making them better able to see both sides of the story.

Personality Traits of Lefties

•Independence: Some experts believe left-handed people are more independent because they’ve had to get along in a world that’s not made for them. Dr Peters says that lefties are “slightly more resistant to social pressures, to have more of an independent streak.”
•Adaptability: Canadian research shows that left-handed people are more adaptable than right-handed people. That is, a lefty can use her right hand to do tasks much easier than a righty can use his hand. Left-handed people seem to be able to switch over more easily.

Left-handers adjust more readily to seeing underwater.

Sports:

Left -handedness are advantageous and lefties particularly excel in Tennis , baseball, swimming and fencing

Physical traits:

Left-Handed people are generally regarded better looking.

Generally, Southpaws are thought to be more flexible, highly intelligent, and more resilient than right-handed people.

Fame Game Shame

2010-06-28T01:40:00.000-07:00

Slut-Alert: Foyce Le Xuan
On May 25, partygoers and the club's employees watched while Foyce Le Xuan and a woman who calls herself X-Tin Lim in her blog confronted Chung, who was screamed at, slapped and kicked in the groin.

Singapore's showbusiness circle is buzzing after well-known Cantopop singer Jason Chung, 38, was reportedly beaten up last month by two young women outside Dragonfly club in St James Power Station, where he performs.

One of the women involved in the fracas is aspiring singer Foyce Le Xuan, 30, who in March claimed she had spurned veteran film-maker Jack Neo's advances after he allegedly hit on her in 2004.

The women had to be pulled away by the club's female employees.

Chung, who is the frontman of Singapore's premier Cantopop band Typhoon, allegedly cheated on both of them.

This here is minx that cried crocodile tears and said she 'should not have done it' (revealing to the media about her involvement with famed movie director Jack Neo) and that 'she didn't know it will cause him and his family so much grievances'.

Now, her assault of a pop star in full view of countless people, for yet another alleged cheating.

This girl, is a total whore. Period.

A fame-chasing slut.

She's not even pretty to begin with, Just says so much more .

Q.. yuck .

Perfect-10 Team !

2010-06-28T01:32:00.000-07:00

2010 is a whirlwind year for Sports.

The World Cup fever is red hot right now ( 'Germany ! Germany !...')

And then round the corner is the inaugural Youth Olympic Games.

Not normally a mascot-plush toy collector but this year, I really do want one of each of these!!

Foot ball Season!!!!

2010-06-21T10:28:00.000-07:00

I want this !!!!

The world cup fever is red hot.

I spent every late night at this really cool pub during my recent Bali holiday watching teams trash each other .

Woo!!!

Q .. my bet is on Germany . Shh....!!!

All for Kylie

2010-06-13T00:03:00.000-07:00

The World knows Kylie, as the pop star who's 'All for The Lovers'.

But get ready for another Kylie to make it big.

Check out Kylie Bisutti .

This hotter than hot model won the inaugural Victoria's Secret Model search 2009 and debuted herself with a triumphant strut down the runway , along with other Supermodels, at the VS Fashion show 2009.

She won raving reviews for her amazing body and legs and girl-next-door-appeal.

Watch out for this girl, she is making waves.

Q

Eyes on The Goal

2010-06-12T23:55:00.000-07:00

Stick to your own Guns and fire your own rounds. That's the only goal you need to focus on.

~ (Adrian, 2010)

Q

Clique Out

2010-06-10T11:49:00.000-07:00

Better to have initiative and excuse yourself graciously than to to be shoo-ed out. :)

Some folks . Digging their own demise.

When personal 'issues' have caused them to be less gracious and open-minded.

When they formed a clique, what they didn't know is they have ousted themselves from the general good will of the larger group.

Some people are so kiss-A** it's Laughable.

If only I had known better.

Q

American Supermodel

2010-06-08T09:22:00.000-07:00

Supermodel Marisa Miller; the 'bomb shell' that set the fashion world alight by being hotter than hot , not seen since Cindy, Tyra , Gisele and Heidi.

After working with world famous photographer Mario Testino for fashion magazines like Vogue, her career took to the heavens, literally.

After 5 high profile years of working with countless top designers and photographers around the world, she became an Angel for Victoria's Secret since 2007 and never looked back since.

The comet wouldn't stop for Marisa then went on to join legendary luminaries like Christie, Elle, Tyra and Heidi, to grace the cover of the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and to record-setting numbers, no less.

This blazer fired it up even more when she ranked #1 on Maxim magazine's 2008 "Hot 100" list as well as topping FHM's global 2010 "Sexiest Women in the World" poll.

Not only that, Marisa is also the first and only girl in the history of FHM's famous annual poll to Debut at #1.

In 2009, she was chosen as the Fantasy Angel (previous years' luminaries include Tyra Banks, Gisele Bundchen , Heidi Klum and Selita Ebanks) wearing the multi-million dollar Fantasy Angel Bra. (See above)

Her accomplishments have led to her being dubbed the "return of the great American supermodel."

Indeed, the last great American supermodel was Tyra Banks

, in today's world fuelled by supermodels from Britain (Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss) , Germany (Heidi Klum), Czech (Karolina Kurkova) and of course , the all-conquering Brazilians (Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, Alexandra Ambrosio, Isabel Goulart, Anna-Beatrice Barros and Isabeli Fontana et el)

And c'mon, she's clearly the successor to Heidi in the VS line up . Who also happens to be all American like Tyra.

Perfect. Like her.

Q .. strut on American Pie !!!

Obstacles: Big Fat People

2010-06-08T05:53:00.000-07:00

Real People dont look like this. They are imperfect.

Words when chosen well, are powerful tools of Destruction* . Walls (of Insecurities*) will fall. Seas (of issues*) will divide. Mountains (of ego*) will crumble. What is left, will be a Little Man.

~ Adrian Z H (2010)

Q

Sex Sells: Do Carrie On!

2010-06-05T12:46:00.000-07:00

Sex and The City 2

Fun. Fashion. Friendship. Fornification. Fabulous.

You can't argue with that.

Having watched it (very big crowds!), I must say, if a trilogy is not all ready in the pipe works, I don't know what the executives are thinking.

They must be straight or boring.

Q.. Carrie on please !

A Tasty Good Time

2010-06-03T09:15:00.000-07:00

Creamy . Delicious. And doesn't cost much .

It definitely is a bread-and-butter must have for any one discerning.

Q

2010-06-02T03:57:00.000-07:00

The Kia Sorento

King of the Urban Jungle : Kia's largest just got more menacing. If recent reviews are anything to go by, there could be a new leader in the mid-market SUV segment.

The Kia Picanto

Kia's smallest is arguably the model that set it's counters rolling and the world noticing. Flower Power, it definitely is.

The Kia Cerato Koup

The car that feels so right : The Cerato Forte set the industry ablze with striking good looks and brilliant quality and drive and cost thousands less than the complecent competition.

Then came the Koup, and Kia is ready for world domination surely.

The Kia Magentis K7

For too long, few could look at the Kia's mid-size competitor without a scorn. It was not bad at all. But the competition was simply more illustrious. Considering this segment with its buyers mostly made of middle management-types where brand cache is everything, it was just a lacklustre choice.

With this ferocious beast on the other hand, things are gonna change soon.

Q .. not just Hyundai , but the rest of the automotive world, had better start notcing the exhaust fumes from Kia's rear exhasts. It's thundering ahead.

Royal Travels

2010-06-01T08:51:00.000-07:00

Red carpets ahead. Cameras flashing.

Rolls Royce Ghost

Bentley Mulsanne

Mitsuoka Galue

Handmade. Exquisite. Luxurious. Attention-grabbing.

You know you've Arrived when you arrive in one of these.

The Buff Body

2010-05-28T22:08:00.000-07:00

Buffie, The Body.

The African-Americans love their women with the booty. The Junk in the Trunk.

How else would Beyonce and J Lo have such a following? And Kylie Minogue wanting...

Well, Buffie is the biggest of them all. Career-success wise and literally.

Even Supermodel Tyra Banks professed herself a big fan for that big booty.

'Treasure', Miss Banks called it on her talk show.

Comeback Sistas

2010-05-28T20:03:00.000-07:00

Trina

Trina was never in the same league as Lil Kim.

Something was was never quite right but this time,

she's coming back with a vengence. Giving Beyonce a dead-ringer of a sister even more so than Solange ever was. Indeed Amazing.

Kelis

You know, she was big. But we also know , she could have been bigger. Her last two efforts, were ho hum because preganancy grounded her.

This time, she made her pregnancy a weopon against the likes of Ultra Nate and Lady Gaga. Brilliant move.

Toni Braxton

She was right up there with Whitney, Celine and Mariah. Almost.

While her more shining luminaries went on to achieve super stardom with their dramatics, Miss Braxton mellowed with her mellow drama.

Then a string of ho hum moves saw her go stale even further for a couple of years.

Now, it seems, she's found her pulse once more. Hear her drum it up again.

It's going to be interesting if anyone of these girls will even match up remotely to Whitney Houston's humongous comeback last year with her world wide best selling No. 1 album , 'I Look To you'.

One will suspect, not so. But still , one must appaud their efforts.

Q... welcome back sistas.

2 Good 2 be True.

2010-05-28T02:23:00.000-07:00

SITC 2 : Sarah Jessica Parker is at it again. Lovely.

Fashionistas delight.

A show on sisterhood (whatever it means in your context. Ahem.)and a fashion slut-fest.

Baby-boomers and cougars will surely flock to the big screens to catch up with their dosage of what fed them their fashion-fueled youths.

But , no, snap out of it , you can't live their lives.

We 've all got real lives to lead, lack of sleep, problems, bad hair, eye bags and all and bills to pay.

We won't be jet-setting to Dubai anytime soon and we won't be affording designer togs with our pay cheques.

Q .... dream on. So, yeah, go watch it.

The F! Species

2010-05-26T07:31:00.000-07:00

Women.

Nothing here is sexist or anything.

Before any haters jump to conclusions here, let's be honest.

C'mon, we've all had this thought cross our minds befpre, even for women themselves of other women.

You can't live with them. You don't have life with out them.

They take things too personally.

Yeah ,right, like you didnt know...

Q ...

Hush Hush? This Pussy Cat Roars.

2010-05-21T03:09:00.000-07:00

Everyone knows Nicole Scherzinger had big ambitions.

She wasn't satisfied just being a member of Eden's Crush, she went on to become THE Pussycat doll.

Like how Beyonce was to Destiny's Child.

She's a triple threat:

Gorgeous, great voice and great move.

Ride from Heaven

2010-05-18T09:30:00.000-07:00

The Mitsuoka Himiko

This car is angelic .

Front Mid-engine . Foldable hard top. Dragster like proportions with the flowing body panels and ultra long wheel base.

So gorgeous, this handmade beauty makes you wanna rob a bank to afford one , never mind the pearly Staint Peter's gates.

Q... just saying.

The Growing P!nk Dot vs.the Little Red Dot.

2010-05-16T10:12:00.000-07:00

It was a sea of Pinks.

A day of brave souls in a place of hostility and discrimination.

It was a day to show the world that many support the move for free love regardless of race, language or religion or orientation. Whatever equality means to one.

The Pink is growing. Twice as fast in fact.

I wasnt there .

Q ... brave am not. Busy , I am.

Delicious! Bite me.

2010-05-15T12:58:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not my boyfriend recommended this product to me. And I'm glad I took his advice.

What the product claims:

When our skin is healthy, light reflects off the rich color below the
surface, enabling it to literally glow. But when skin is dry, its surface
becomes uneven and rough, leaving it looking dull.

Cocoa Butter Deep Conditioning Lotion penetrates deeply to smooth away roughness and the appearance of dark spots, so your skin can glow from within.

Key Ingredients: Rich cocoa butter - helps to even skin tone
Conditioning moisturizers - leave skin smooth and supple

What can I say :

-Firstly, it smells amazing. You can even use it before perfume and it brings out the fragrance. Also, this lotion doesn't smell like the Palmer's Cocao Butter creams - This one has a Vanilla+Cocao scent.

-Secondly, it's so cheap! It's nice to see not ALL companies have increased their prices and for a little over 5 bucks I'd say it's very reasonable for such a big bottle. ~FashionAddicts

Q...yummy ...me.

The Hit List

2010-05-15T12:30:00.000-07:00

Front-stabbers. Back-stabbers. Office Politicians. Insecurities . Jeolousy. Rumour Mongers. Bitchy. Double-standards. Issues.

Sounda all too familiar.

My Hit List:

-The Medusa
-Pig Net 'Ju On'
-Evil Monk
-Nutty Ella
-Crazy Lu Lu
-Black and White
-Miss Education
-Chao Sung Milk (Milk gone bad)
-Veruca Salt

Q ....Don't we all have one? :)

This Noemie is no Naomi

2010-05-14T00:19:00.000-07:00

Marks and Spencer supermodel Noemie Lenoir was found unconscious in the woods outside her former flame/soccer star Claude Makelele’s home in La Celle-Saint-Cloud, near Paris, after allegedly trying to commit suicide.

The beauty, depressed over her current boyfriend Carl Hirschmann being linked to a sex blackmail plot, had taken a cocktail of drink and drugs.

She reportedly called an ambulance but cancelled it minutes later.

“She was in a state of great distress and very ill,” the Sun quoted a source close to her, as saying.

French model-turned-actress Noemie Lenoir is recovering in hospital following an apparent overdose.

The 30 year old, who has enjoyed roles in films including "Rush Hour 3" and "After the Sunset", is believed to have collapsed after ingesting a cocktail of drugs and alcohol.

A man walking his dog found the model in woods outside the home of her on/off soccer star boyfriend Claude Makelele in La Celle-Saint-Cloud, France on Sunday, May 9.

She was later admitted to a medical facility in Paris.

A source tells Britain's Daily Mail, "After coming to, Noemie was in a state of great distress and clearly very ill... She was rushed to a nearby hospital and treated for the effects of poisoning. She's now in a far better condition and recovering."

Not everyone's Tyra Banks. Clearly .

And the original Naomi ( Campbell would have beat the crap out of her cheatin man)

Q

Top Model Writer

2010-05-14T00:04:00.000-07:00

Tyra, the supermodel cum producer cum talk show host.

Tyra Banks in Twilight with Robert Pattinson

Supermodel Tyra Banks conquered the world of fashion both as a uber top model, the creater, producer and judge to the very successful America's Next Top Model ( and it's spin-offs), then went on to become a media mogul with Bankable productions giving Oprah a run for her money as a multi-Emmy award winning talk show host with The Tyra Show.

Then she's about to ride the 'digital explosion'.

Now, she's a hot author.

Her books will of course centre around modelling and fashion-fantasy.

And Tyra Banks is writing a series of children’s fantasy novels.

Background info:

The 36-year-old supermodel has signed a three-book deal with Delacorte Press.

The tomes will tell the story of a young girl whose life is turned upside down with she enrols in an elite school for supermodels.

The first novel, Modelland, is due to be released in June, 2011.

Tyra is penning all three books without the help of a ghost writer, and already has the first one completed.

She is extremely proud of the novel, and can’t wait until it hits shelves worldwide.

“The book is for all the girls and guys who want a lot more FANTASY in their lives… and some fierceness and magic, romance and mystery, crazy and wild adventures, and yeah, some danger too (sic),” the beauty wrote on her website.

Tyra was a hugely successful fashion and lingerie model before she retired in 2005.

Q.., yeah I too would love to enrol myself into an 'elite school for Supermodels'.

2nd World Domination

2010-05-13T08:55:00.000-07:00

No, it's not another 'special edition ' it is 'Doll Domination 2.0'

The Pussycat Dolls 'latest album ‘Doll Domination’ is getting another push, thanks to the success of ‘Jai Ho’.

Welcome 'Doll Domination 2.0'.

The worthy re-issue of the album will feature said Slumdog Millionaire track; ‘Top Of The World‘; the hugely successful radio remix of ‘Hush Hush’ featuring Gloria Gaynor’s 'I Will Survive' and the new track ‘Painted Windows’ produced by Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins.

And of course ,who could forget their first single off the album , the explosive 'When I grow Up'

These Pussies are on to something.

Doll Domination 2.0 will be (re)released April 14th and about a month later for the rest of the world.

Q ... heavy breathing,

Hardcore Naked Dancing

2010-05-13T08:35:00.001-07:00

The explosive Lil Kim and the smooth Derek Hough

Who would have thought!

Lil Kim, the biggest selling and most successful female rapper in history

, could dance like she did in Dancing with the Stars with Derek Hough.

Q

F*ck You

2010-05-13T06:09:00.000-07:00

Lily Allen sings her massive hit 'F*ck You' with such cool insousance.

Like some sweet revenge on the various people we hate to death secretly or out openly.

The Lovely 'whatever' feeling .

Q... nice !

King of Glam

2010-05-11T09:31:00.000-07:00

We had our Freddie Mercurys, David Bowies and Elton Johns. And some might add, Pete Burns.

For the new generation, glam rockers are a dying breed, where few are able to match their illustrious forebears (pun unintended) .

All hail the Queens for yore.

Surely, someone had to wrestle with carefully manicured nails to get on the pedestal at this day and age.

Welcome American Idol runner-up, Adam Lambert. There really hasnt been one more exciting since, a certain other queen. Ahem. I'm not saying . You fill in possible runner names yourself.

Okay, the inital kiss-the-guy-on-stage set the tone. The shining album reviews by the critics did the rest.

Until of course when the album cover surfaced with him looking like Pink on testosterone, did it let many hit the brakes there for a moment.

If only, the new cover came out right from the start.

So, yeah, now, I am brave to get one if I ever wanted.

Q

The Lady and Her Music. She Will be Missed.

2010-05-11T09:23:00.000-07:00

Lena Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010)

She was too white for the black community and too black for early Hollywood.

Despite her being 'at least 50 years too early', her elegance , vocal talents and mesmerising presense made her a star and a legend and has helped inspired generations of African American actresses and Singers.
No one lyric-phrases like she does.

A legend passing.

Q ...She will be missed.

Walk Tall Shape Up

2010-05-11T00:29:00.000-07:00

Akin to walking over soft sand.

It works your posture. Tones your muscles and protects your knees.

Perfect.

Skechers Shape Up shoes.

Got it. Love it.

Q

It's Gold?!

2010-05-10T03:42:00.000-07:00

The three-million pounds commercial ran like a block buster trailer with A-list actors Angeline Jolie-lookalike Caroline DeSouza and the multi-award winning Benicio Del Toro leading in the deception .

Only up till the last minute, do you realise it's a glossy ice cream commercial tempting our taste buds with something ...bling.

Introducing, Magnum Gold?!

Magnum Gold?! is being promoted by Unilever as an "indulgent" mix of smooth Madagascan vanilla ice cream and caramel in "crackling golden dipped milk chocolate"

~Oh my ... they have got to stop before I faint in ecstasy .

So far, the Magnum Gold?! has been launched in 29 countries, and

Singapore is the only Asian country that it is available.

Nice?! Yes, deliciously nice.

Q

The GQ Man's Ride

2010-05-09T07:39:00.000-07:00

This is what a gentleman's car would look like when he trans the continent.

Men's style magazine, GQ collaborated closely with Citroen and this is what you get,
GQbyCitroen.

A gorgeous conceptual project of an ambitious design-study to define the refined ride of the stylish New Age Guy .

Perfect. Stylishly prim and fussy.

Q ....Never be fashionably late ever gain.

In the mean time, just fall in love with the DS3 ;-)

It's designer penned both.

Does Your Mother Know?

2010-05-09T07:15:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day .

Let's be honest, we have all had our multiple gripes of our mums. '

We have all b*tched about them at one time ( or many times) or another .

But they are who they are. Mums.

Celebrate their worth. Make them Queen of the Night even for a single night.

Honour their role. And their place in the family.

We won't be here. Not without them.

Q..

Dear Child ....

2010-05-02T11:08:00.000-07:00

Throwing tantrums like a child. Over and over again.

Sounds familiar?

The trials and tribulations of dating/have a r-ship with someone younger and/or ( usually the former!) relatively immatured.

Only time will heal wounds .

Only time will grow them up.

Q .... god bless us all! For we can only hope we are wiser today than we were the day before.

Plants need sunlight to Move.

2010-05-02T09:06:00.000-07:00

Plants need sunlight.

Even the fake ones.

Just got this.

Super cute. Super cool . (And oh , Super expensive.)

It'll perk up my desk quite abit.

Been thinking of having one. Finally .. .

It had Better work.

Q

Pandan Panda

2010-04-19T09:09:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:
600g loaf (206 x 108 x100h)
230g bread flour
70g cake flour
30g sugar
milk + 1 yolk = 210g (I used skim milk)
4.5g salt
18g unsalted butter (I used 20g)
4g yeast
8g green tea powder dissolved in 10g boiling hot water
8g cocoa powder dissolved in 8g boiling water

Method:
1. Heat up milk and yolk to temperature of 38C. (I beat the yolk lightly with milk and send it to the microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds).
2. Put everything in bread machine and set to dough cycle. Let it knead for 20 minutes. Stop the cycle and restart the dough cycle and let it knead for another 15 minutes.
3. Divide dough (about 560g) into 3 parts: 75g for the chocolate, 210g plain and the rest of the dough which is less than 280g for the green tea.
4. Add chocolate to the 75g dough and knead till the colour is even. Add green tea mixture to the 280g dough and knead till colour is even. (I did this step manually).
5. Prove all 3 pieces of doughs on separate greased plates covered loosely with oiled cling wrap for 30 – 40 minutes.
6. Punch air out of dough and prove for another 20 – 30 minutes.
7. Use 90g plain dough for the face and 2 pieces of 27g chocolate dough for the eyes. (Refer to photo guide in Step (7) in TARO’s site).
8. Fill the hollow of the eyes with 30g plain dough. (Refer to photo guide in Step (8) in TARO’s site).
9. Roll remaining plain dough over the patterned dough. (Refer to photo guide in Step (9) in TARO’s site).
10. Divide the remaining chocolate dough into 2 pieces (17.5g each) for the ears. (Refer to photo guide in Step (10) in TARO’s site).
11. Use 70g of the green tea dough to fill up the hollow between the ears. (Refer to photo guide in Step (11) in TARO’s site).
12. Wrap the rest of the green tea dough all around the patterned dough. (Refer to photo guide in Step (12) in TARO’s site)
13. Place dough into a well-greased loaf pan and cover it with a lid and prove for 50 – 60 minutes in an enclosed area eg. microwave oven.
14. Bake at 200? for 25 – 30 minutes.

Notes:
1. This is not an exact translation of TARO’s recipe because I used the bread machine to help me so the first few steps might be different from TARO’s.
2. For Step (12), I did not wrap the green tea dough all around the patterned dough. Compare my finished product to that of TARO’s, you can see the difference.
3. My first prove is 60 minutes, 2nd prove is 30 minutes and final prove is 60 minutes.
4. I bake at 185C for 25 – 30 minutes.

~ Source: http://perfectpandas.com/2008/01/08/panda-bread/

~Original Source: http://wlteef.blogspot.com/2007_10_01_archive.html

Q

Love the Earth

2010-04-18T09:34:00.001-07:00

The Qee Flocked Green Love Bear: Save the Earth. ( Special Limited Edition)
~ I just got one !!!!

Earth Week: April 16-22 .

Everyone's talking about Earth Day on the 22/4.

Actually Earth Week started last Friday on the 16th .:)

A week to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment.

A week where less is more. :)

Q... Love the Earth. Save the Earth . Embrace it.

Most Beautiful Cars In the World

2010-04-16T13:01:00.000-07:00

Rolls Royce Phantom (Coupe)
Bentley Mulsanne
Mitsuoka Galue
Mercedes Benz CLS
VW Passat CC
Porsche Panamera
Aston Martin Rapide
Jaguar XJ
Maserati Gran Turismo
Renault Laguna coupe
Audi S5 Coupe

Some might add a few of their own opinions and options.

But any of the above will surely rank easily as some of the most successful shapes to ever grace our roads.

Q ... watch out for 'The Most Beautiful SUV' article up soon .

Losing my Mind

2010-04-16T09:38:00.000-07:00

Taking care of a post-stroke patient, with their impulses, ill-tempers and erratic behaviors, is almost worst than the stroke itself.

I should know.

Breaking point. Sooner.

Q

Am A Rock !

2010-04-16T08:40:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Volkswagen Amarok .

A stunner in form and function.

Like all VWs, this is a precision-made machine of high quality, sophisticated techno-wizardy of an advanced gear box, powerful turbo charged engine and then some.

Traverse the rough terrain and you know you are The Rock.

Saving Graces

2010-04-13T07:59:00.000-07:00

Chevy Cruze

Opel Insignia

The economy was at crashing point and the auto giants that ruled the 80's to early 2000's saw their customers dwindle and their drafts ballooning.

General Motors now has the Opel Insignia to point it's guns and rivals insight.

Chevrolet has got the Cruze to cruise through the competition . Trample over , even.

Well done.

Q

This OC girl is Statuesque

2010-04-10T09:41:00.000-07:00

I am in love .... ^^)

She's a total Giant German Supermodel!

All 20 metres of her graces Singapore's Tallest Mall, Orchard Central.

( Me thinks , other than this amazing girl, sadly, there is really nothing else worth a second look at OC.)

Q.. her proportions are so out-of-this world that you could walk right pass her many times over and not notice! Amazing. Try to believe.

Beary Popular

2010-04-10T09:32:00.000-07:00

I want this !!!!

You heard it here first .

Care Bears. The iconic bears of cute symbols and 'heavenly powers' and everything saccharine for the 80's babies .

Is now back en vogue.

Grab your favourite ones now and show them off !

Q

Mock and Mockery

2010-04-08T09:43:00.000-07:00

The Quintessential Audi A3. A long-time icon of style, substance and sophistication for the junior executive.

The Cherry A3 : The wannabe that is getting there. In a world so used to poking fun at shady Chinese cars, this brand is beginning to come into its own. With vastly inproved quality, a gorgeous coupe-5 door body penned by Pininfarina almost seals the deal.

Until of course, you factor in the poor ergonomics, the painfully sluggish engine and mediocre gear box, you know , appearances can only do so much.

Q .... The Monach butterfly could be emulated. But it was never duplicated.

H-E-L-P

2010-04-07T10:07:00.001-07:00

Just got a domestic worker to lift the burden of what is now part of life.

Have Faith. Help is on the way.

Have Faith. What's on the way is help.

Have faith. All will be better.

Have faith.

Q.. many months and much money later .

Salty Family Jewels

2010-04-04T09:49:00.000-07:00

I used to hate Macarons.

To me they were so revoltingly sweet to the point of almost insulting.

Not to mention, so awfully expensive.

Thus, for the longest time, other than admiring the candy colours, I laid my hands of these french sins.

Until recently, a friend of mine, who abs-olutely loves them to hell, started introducing me other places about town that does amazing macarons.

And , I totally agree.

I am in love with the Passion fruit version and especially , so , the Salted Egg flavour.

Sounds weird yeah, the latter one. But trust me on this, it tastes to die-for.

Salty and sweet makes it so irresistibly savoury .

Where to get one at $2 per pop ( yes, at least this time, the amazing taste makes it justifiable!)?

This exquisite place called 'Jewels' at Orchard Central, along Orchard Road, Singapore; Singapore's tallest mall.

i, Wild Cat

2010-04-04T08:29:00.001-07:00

Rawrrrrr. Grrrrr. :)

I just couldn't resist.

The Ris Low-saga has certainly died down ( maybe a little) but her leopard-prints-speech had made this pattern such a must have on everything.

Actually, it's more the Wendy Williams Camp-meets-Cougar influence that plays a bigger influece for good or for worse. LMAO.

I mean I saw Pierre Goh flaunt one , so I know I gotta have one too ! (Erm, nothing about him; just focus on the phone please.)

Took forever to search but finally found it . ^^)

Rather expensive but me thinks, worth it.

Q

It's all about the Journey not the destination?

2010-03-31T13:36:00.001-07:00

Dodge Calibre

Chrysler/Dodge Journey

For the stylish , athletic and maverick man who's moved on to having a couple of kids.

What used to satisfy his independant , rough and tumble needs with the Dodge Calibre cross-over SUV, he now needs more space for the kids and family dog (and the occasional furniture and annoying grandparents) , and yet , he is not at the high-and-might executive-end (meaning old) with lounging-needs for a business class seating of the legendary Chrysler Voyager, he now has the Chrysler Journey.

Chrysler Voyager

A very effective mid-point for his driving needs for the car possesses the brutish charm of the Calibre with almost the space and luxury of the Voyager.

Don't expect sports car-like performance and handling .

This is a giant willowy SUV-MPV to cruise effortlessly and non-excitedLy , eating the miles with no fuss or thrills.

Yes, the family can who needs to move on but hopelessly clings to his macho Calibre-days.

Perfect.

Q... clearly not a Subaru Exiga GT/ Ford S-Max/ Honda Odyssey rival. Just simply a good ole American ride.

Better Late than Never?

2010-03-26T11:06:00.000-07:00

On January 22, 2010, it was announced that Sunmi would be postponing her musical career to pursue an academic career; Hye-rim (Lim), a JYP trainee, will take her place.

Sunmi has yet to make her official departure from the group, for she will continue as a member of the Wonder Girls through the month of February in order to complete scheduled events.

The Wonder Girls are currently preparing their debut English album, with half (6 tracks) to consist of English versions of Korean singles and the other half of brand new material, initially scheduled for release in February 2010.

They were also planning to have a headlining tour in January 2010; however, due to the departure of Sunmi, plans for both the tour and the album were delayed.~Wikipedia

Me thinks:

1) I will cearly miss Sunmi, she was a big part of the group; she was a lead singer. I wish her well and all the best to her academically.

2) I wish Hye the best of luck for she's got big shoes to fill.

3) When will the album be out?! They are almost 2 months late! " I want nobody nobody but you..."

Q

Seeking ......

2010-03-26T10:39:00.000-07:00

Attention .

Attention seeking behaviours and mentality.

There are priorities that need to be met. OTHER Priorities as well.

Anyone needs to understand that .

Period.

Q ... I 'm not your mother.

Popeye's on Biscuit Night !

2010-03-25T01:27:00.000-07:00

Had these at Popeye's.

Scone-like biscuits called Buttermilk Cookies.

Add a little ( or a lot; too much is never enough!) jam and wah lah , hmmm hmmm hmmm.

Gotta try some ya folks!

Q... healthy eating.

A-Muse Me

2010-03-23T10:30:00.000-07:00

She'll kill me for posting it here for sure. LOL.

Chips-A-Hoy !!!

Sweet isn't she? A fren and a muse of mine.

I'm always on the lookout for someone I may know who is inspiring me with their sense of style and being.

Have had couple.

She, here , is my latest.

She knows how to go all out to make a look work. ( Too much is never enough!) .
She knows how to inject fun into her style.
She knows how to define herself even amoung the Lolly-crowd.

Q .... Love it!

Where is the Heart, Doc?

2010-03-23T03:52:00.000-07:00

Doctors.

You think of adjectives like 'caring' ,'compassionate' and 'professional'.

Until you realise how they crowd around patients and talk sh*t about their conditions and how pathetic they are and how it doesnt matter one bit that their loved ones are within ear-shot , bleeding at every words they say.

I know . I'd just been through it.

These doctors have stethoscopes but forget to hear their own heart beats.

Q ... bastards. I curse the day they become patients lying there themselves.

Flirting with Death

2010-03-19T16:01:00.000-07:00

Too sexy?

Too Sweet?

Is Flirting really a play of Hearts?

I find myself constantly mired in this vicious cycle of making people feel I am on to them.

I certainly do not!

I simply see myself as being nice. And genuinely caring.And wanting to connect.

It's not my business if the only peeps they've ever come across in their life-times are total jerk-offs and ass-holes who live without morals, poor up-bringing or simply a convenient lack of a heart of kindness and conscience.

Well I do.

And this is NOT FLIRTING!!!!

Q ....

Waiting for a Miracle

2010-03-17T10:23:00.000-07:00

I had this gal pal who once commented that I was waiting.

Waiting for something to happen. Night after night.

She was right. She is right.

Let's just hope that it won't be a life time.

Q

Your Job : Office Politician

2010-03-16T12:45:00.001-07:00

Every time I open the Office Email, all I see are embedded agendas and stinky attitudes of haters, unforgiveness, self-centered-ness , swollen egos, back and front stabbers and cowardly 'ostrich' behaviours; folks who only know how to push their weight around but hide behind skirts.

Yuck.

I phucking hate the 'CC' and 'BCC' functions that allow these louts have their way.

Yuck.

Where's the consciousness? Where's the Awareness? Where's the courage? Where's the humility? And the biggest question of all : Where's the JOB?

Did we sign up for our respective jobs or did the title state , instead, 'Office Politician' ?

Q ... Yuck .

Clean Freak

2010-03-16T12:36:00.000-07:00

In this world of Filth, me thinks we all gotta have one of this. A small handy bottle of Dettol Hand Sanitizer in our bags.

It's the best out there because , clearly , it's Dettol.

Q

P.S: Seriously, I love it. Been traipsing in and out of hospital recently and I just need one of these. I 've read somewhere that using too much could dry out the hands and make our bodies unable to protect itself from germs and bacteria as our immune systems become over reliant. The jury is still out on that one.

Trendy Boys

2010-03-11T22:47:00.000-08:00

The Citroen DS3 is an options galore that will strike a cord with the boys for it's fashionable with all the hip options sans the pissy-ness.

The 2nd Gen Volvo C30, brought the older version's manic pace to the Prada crowd with fiercer design and a ton of fancy accessory-options inside out. I love the floating dash board with optional electric guitar 'flame-surfaces.' Coolness.

MINI: More iconic than pretty but You've got to drive to believe why its worth the designer price tag. I love the quirky Clubman.

The Peugeot 1007 is for the high-heeled retail-therapied fashionista who's got too much bags to tote around and concerns herself with stepping in and out in style and little hassle via the big auto sliding doors. Who said anything about the boys?

The retro-dazzled Fiat 500 is undoubtedly a thing of beauty and its fashion-accessories options list is looooong and matches the DS3. A very nice toy for its agility. Yes, that's lingo understood only by the boys.

The New Beetle was the icon that introduced the word 'chic' to the boring car engineers. It's very cute, great build quality and brand, and that's it. You want an exciting drive? Get the Scirrocco instead. Or a designer pony.

Who says the girls are the trendy wheelers? Yes, they know the brands and the goods.

But The boys know better. The story, behind the label.

Time to Flash some Claws

2010-03-11T12:47:00.000-08:00

What I would like to do to some folks right now.

It's only been a few days where I am away on a 'time out ' ( or so to speak) and when I revisit the office email, I see the games people play.

Incompetent f*ckers that have it no other way.

Perhaps , doing their job and doing it well, could be start.

Office politics are played by people who can't.

Time to flash my claws.

Q... blood lust. ^^

Fierce for Success

2010-03-09T07:41:00.000-08:00

As the world turns its back on rough-and-tumble SUVs for their lack of refinement, environmental unconsciousness and the very common sense that most peep don't live next to a barn, and when the common car , is too anaemic for the adventurous urban jungle warrior, the cross-over 'soft-roader' has been the ideal sweet spot that car manufacturers have .

Mitsubishi , from the looks of things, their new competitor in this hotly contested segment in the market , the RVR (the new 2010 that is, not the old thing of yore-and-ions ago) .

Taking a hint from the very aggressive ( and very successful)shark-visage of the Lancer, and a rear end not too disimilar to the Audi Q3.

So , what you get is a winner .

Cannot wait til it hits the show rooms this year . And soon . Lovely.

Q

Paris too Sexy for Brazil

2010-03-01T07:33:00.000-08:00

RIO DE JANEIRO –

Paris Hilton is giving blondes a bad name.

(yeah right)

So says Brazil's Secretariat for Women's Affairs, which wants a sultry beer commercial starring the hotel heiress, model and actor off the air.

The ad features Hilton in a short black dress preening and rubbing a can of Devassa beer on herself, to the delight of onlookers watching through her window.

The commercial isn't very explicit — especially in a land where postage-stamp-size bikinis are ubiquitous.

But Brazil's regulations say beer commercials cannot treat women as overtly sensual objects.

"It's an ad that devalues women — in particular, blond women," according to a spokeswoman for the Women's Secretariat who said it received numerous complaints.~Associated Press

>>>

Ok, from a country that produces some of the hottest and sexiest people in the business ( and I'm not just talking about Supermodels Gisele, Adriana and Alexandra), Paris ( not too bad herself) in a beer ad is too much?

C'mon ! That's just Paris Hilton-hatin there!

Q

Will this new O add to the MG?

2010-02-27T09:04:00.000-08:00

Opel Insignia

Check Spec:
-2.0L Turbo producing 220BHP
-6-speed auto with manual select.
-0-100kmh in 7 sec
-Car of The Year 2009.

Many reviewers have applauded this car as the best in class be it comfort, drive , build-qualty or design, than literally all in this junior executive be it the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Mondeo, VW Passat or even the BMW 3-series.

Only in price , has Opel lost the plot a bit ( or a lot) . It is almost 30% too expensive to compete well with its rivals.

Only time will tell, if this car is gonna finally pull Opel out from under the other much more vaunted German brands like Mercedes , BMW , Volkswagen and Audi.

will I want one? Yes to drive . To own? Give me a Volkwagen Passat CC or Renault Laguna Coupe , both of which costs thousands cheaper ....

Q.. ...See my point?

Italiano , no?

2010-02-26T09:01:00.000-08:00

Well, well, well, look who isn't actually Italian. Snooki, alias Nicole Polizzi, aka "The Ultimate Guidette," is actually -- wait for it -- Chilean,

her cast-mate Jenni "J-WOWW" Farley revealed during a visit to FOX's 'The Strategy Room' on Tuesday.

"So what does she mean when she says Guidette?" asked the semi-incredulous FOX anchor, Jill Dobson.

J-WOWW's response? "That's a stereotype that people misconstrued with Italians.

It's a lifestyle. Like, the scene that we're in. It's not like Italian."

J-WOWW is open about her lack of Italian heritage; she's Spanish and Irish by descent. Snooki is adopted by an Italian family, hence her surname. J-WOWW also revealed that "Ron's not full Italian either,"

referring to Ronnie Magro.

What is Snooki's response to Woww's comments ?

"F**k You !"

as typically her.

So cool
More controversy . Purrrrrrrrfect .

I sense cast rivaly.

Q ... outch.

P.S : WTH , I still adore her to bits!

Enuff with the Walk-outs.

2010-02-25T08:37:00.000-08:00

She sings for the Lovers. For the Love.

" To all you haters... I ain't singin to you . It's about the Lovers. Leave the stress at home. Tell the drama 'no'. You ain't gonna kill my vibe.This song is about You."

She sings with such eloquence in her opening up-tempo song from her #1 Debut album 'I Look to You' , at the start of her world tour which opened Down Under .

Yes, there are the nasty reviews circulating out there right now about her purportedly mediocre 'breathless' performance and all the drama about audience-walkouts and wanting refunds.

Give her a break ok?

She's not done this for years and is starting an exhausting world tour. She's not hyper 16 'Miley Cyrus' you know?

Too all the nasty critiques out there, here's my 2-cents worth: If you're so good, people would have been paying to see YOU.

But you're nothing more than the hundreds of millions who've seen HER.

So stop the ego-fuelled 'I've got standards' walk-outs you've done to Britney and Whitney.

It's not as if Kylie would do any better dance or song , that clearly, both of which are better at .

Period.

Q ....If you've bought tickets just to be there and hope to see a train wreck, and have something to spill on your own disgruntled life with that "I should be famous too " thought , there are much better ways to spend your money. Like watching the kangaroos watch you and thinking 'Ewww, what's this toad of a human doing in our beautiful wilderness, and quickly hop off.

Bad Romance

2010-02-21T04:37:00.000-08:00

Relationships these days:

'Look here for Romance. Look else where for Love .'

This Guido loves her Pinks

2010-02-19T09:22:00.000-08:00

Snooki is as street as it gets; she knows her moves and can rough it out.

But She does know how to be diva-on-the-set , living the high life of glam.

Q ... P!nk and Paris , bring it on! This girl can 'take care of her self' and 'loves to be the centre of attention!' .

Genie out of The Bottle

2010-02-19T00:23:00.000-08:00

Miss Polizzi looking bootylicious

The Grammy Awards, once again ,came and went.

The usual controversies (other than the bitching of fashionista watch-dogs) such as the seemingly undeserving winners ( a certain Diva-Hustler got a bus loads of Grammies again) and incessant rumours of bribes and favours abound. (Payment in Millions or in Kind, perhaps?^^)

Nothing, however , is as controversial as having Snooki around, of course. Star of hit reality show, Jersey Shore.

Not since Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, Rihanna ,Amy Winehouse, Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan, had there been another celebrity with quite as many 'Scuttlebacks' in the fodders of tabloids.

But of course,

'Scuttlebacks are good!'

according to Wendy Williams.

Anyway, back to the gist of this entry, observers thronging the red carpet that evening had to do a double-take for , although, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift were the darlings of the night, Christina Aguilera was also there? Eh?

Q .... Surely Miss Polizzi is pleasing the fashion police.

P.S: I think it is very nice that there are days she wants to 'be tall' and pile it up high with 7-inch plantform heels and her signature 'high-poof' hair and then there are days like these where she's just letting loose, be edgy and have a good time and be totally secure about not being a 5'10 monster girl in NY and LA . Fabulous.