If you are a lover of all things couture and if you have a sweet tooth, then I bet you are gonna love these Louboutin Lollicakes from hello sweet! Wondering what lollicakes are (I had no idea too!)? These absolutely pretty-looking desserts are actually cake on a stick. Yes, lollipop cakes are cake with frosting covered in chocolate. YUMMY!
Psst… the current flavours that are available include - red velvet, chocolate fudge, strawberry, lemon meringue, cheesecake, black forest and many other interesting ones to come in the near future! And just how clever is that? It’s a truly unique and such a sellable idea. Oh, not to mention they are total eye candy and I’m sure they’d taste delicious too.
hello sweet! is a self-taught baker (based in Los Angeles) who enjoys sharing everything she makes. Even her photos are already making me drool, what more its taste! My palette is so craving for some lollicakes right now *sob sob*. I wish she’d send some to me - guaranteed to make me happy and put an everlasting smile on my face! There’s nothing else better in this world than sweet treats and couture ones just makes it even more tempting!
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]]>The latest one is “Passport to the World of Polo”. The world-class professional polo champion Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras has been chosen as the new face of The World of Polo a new advertising campaign for the trilogy of men’s fragrances that includes Polo Modern Reserve, Polo Blue and Polo Black.
Already the face of Polo Black, Nacho was hand-picked for the job for his ability to embody all of the lifestyle elements that Ralph Lauren was targeting for. Not only he is currently playing for Neil Hirsch’s Blackwatch Polo team Nacho is also married to Delfina Blaquier and a father to their 9-year-old son Hilario and 4-year-old daughter Aurora. In one interview Nacho was quoted as saying “I am grateful for the opportunity to pursue my life’s passion, which is playing and advancing the game of polo, and I am truly honored to be the new face of the World of Polo. My relationship with the Ralph Lauren brand is precious to me and to have been given this new opportunity to partner with Ralph Lauren Fragrances is a dream come true”.
Fragrances from Ralph Lauren:
POLO BLACK (RM199/75ml)
The Polo Black guy is sexy, sophisticated, confident and modern. His home is a city loft. His escape is a fast car. (Think Patrick Dempsey)
POLO BLUE (RM185/75ml)
The Polo Blue guy is free-spirited, energetic and young. Sailing in the vast ocean and savoring the cool breeze is his ideal getaway. (The perfect Polo Blue guy has to be Orlando Bloom.)
POLO (RM175/50ml)
The Polo guy is classic and appreciates the true essence of Polo heritage. He is authentic and enjoys the country living. (Tom Cruise perhaps?)
POLO EXPLORER (RM185/75ml)
The Polo Explorer guy is the one who loves the outback and has a thirst for adventure, sometimes extreme. He is fun, open and laid-back, yet always ready for the next adventure. (The only guy that fits the description is Hugh Jackman.)
Nacho Figueras is befitted for the roles of Ralph Lauren man for his sophistication, energy, authenticity and extreme nature. Looks like Nacho has a little bit of Dempsey, Bloom, Cruise and Jackman in him. So what about you guys?
Nacho Figueras will be coming soon to Singapore for a tournament and press interview sessions. Nacho will also be appearing in a documentary based on a true story which is launching on DVD this month called the Polo Kid. For more info, visit www.thepolokid.com.
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The buyer demographics for the owner of the newly launched Rolls Royce Ghost, should read something like this, from his twenties to the 50s. In all likelihood, a business owner, a little bit of a risk taker and the Ghost is probably one of his five cars.
This car is a car that he or she, oh yea, will drive not just for formal occasions but definitely even on weekends. It’s like using your Chanel 2.55 at a picnic in Chanel tweed jacket and shorts… priced at RM1.5million, it isn’t meant to be an entry level car. True to its brand stature and history, it is a car of remarkable detailing (check out the umbrella at the door) as historically demanded by its founder. But it is a car that is meant to impress and well, yes , show off your new found wealth. The new Ghost reaches out to the young and old. It is car that is top to tailpipe handmade and is as luxurious as it is comfortable whilst giving a great driving experience, after all the Rolls Royce engine is what it’s all about. The Rolls Royce has been newly introduced into the market with new marketing strategies to target the young but the attention to detail is still very much old school and is very much the inheritance and philosophy of making and driving a Rolls Royce, where details matter and about going 100 percent…
Does it seem unattainable to you …not anymore, not with the advent of the new media where more and more young people under the age of 25 become millionaires and entrepreneurs are growing like mushrooms with newer and better ideas , yes, this car could be yours too..maybe it takes a quick jump out of the box and maybe into a Rolls…
]]>Serving to a full house, a six course dinner with 5 different types of wine, it was one big gastronomic adventure for all who attended. Priced at RM220 including wines it was a steal…nothing new here. It was thematic dining right down to the Spanish fans specially flown in from Spain that was given a way to the guests. Attended by lovers of fine food and wines, the occasion was also graced by the presence of the Spanish Ambassador and his wife. The Ambassador expressed, when asked to give a quick word, how please he was that such an occasion existed and its importance as it gives Malaysian the opportunity to get to know more of Spanish food which has very little exposure in Malaysia especially since 2 of the world’s best chef hail from Spain starting with Adrian Ferria of El Bulli.
The star of the night, Chef Ana Campos, from Rosas, Spain but works as a chef in Australia is married to a Malaysian. She delighted all who attended with her creative food. It was a meal that started with a breeze and ended with a storm and a ray of rainbow at the end.
The evening started calmly enough, a slight breeze with the starters with some awesome Canapés on Pass paired with Segura Viudas Aria Cava which consisted of Ensalada de Almejas y Esparragus (Marinated clam with green asparagus) and Mus de Tortilla Espanola ( Spanish omelet mousse on bread). The mousse was a delight but I found the clams just a tad fishy because I am not a clam lover.
The first course, Gazpacho de Gambos (chilled tomato soup with prawn) and paired with Castro Martin Albarino 2007 and the second course was Canelon de Fricando de Ternera (braised beef cheek with cannelloni) and it was super yummy. The cold gazpacho was creamy and refreshing with little bits of chopped cucumber at the bottom and surprisingly light while the beef cheek top with porcini mushroom sauce a delight. The Albarino, made from Albarino grapes and is usually a great partner for Asian dishes and only to be served very, very cold. It was my favorite of the evening, a real sweet sparkling accompaniment.
For the third course, we had Lubina y langosta de rio Sabre Fideau cin Allioli de Azarafan (sea bass and roasted yabbies on fideus and saffron aioli). The sea bass and yabbies was great with aioli made very rich for the fideua (which looks a little like meehoon). But the combination of such a rich base like the fideua cooked in aioli made what could have been an otherwise bland seafood rich and flavorful when eaten together and washed down with the Olivares 2005, the Monastrell -Syrah which is a little woody and smelling aromas of the earth, minerals, kirsch and black fruit.
For the main course, we had a choice of Cordero con Salsa Dulce de Pasas y Pinones (lamb rack with raisins and pine nut sauce) or Bacalao con salsa de Piquito ( Atlantic cod fish fillet with smoked piquillo pepper sauce). I chose fish just because I love fish and it was awesome. The perfectly cooked cod, which almost melts in your mouth together with the smoked piquillo pepper sauce which tastes like a burnt tomato sauce gave the fish more than little sass and storm. The wine chosen for us was Pago del Vicario , which I actually preferred over the Syrah. A floral wine with balsamic notes, velvety and has a nice after taste.
Next, came dessert which was anisette infused cream caramel with stewed fruits and it was a perfect dessert as it was light and brought in the sweetness and awakening other taste buds with the fresh raspberries and fig to an otherwise very full evening. A unique dessert wine was introduced, Alvear Pedro Ximenez 1927 Dulce Viejo which added another dimension to the creamy texture of the caramel flan.
But of course the cheese platter at the end took the cake, a generous selection Spanish cheeses eaten with crackers and quince (a very sweet Spanish preserve) and dried figs preserve, that was when the rainbows came out…
]]>Seawater desalinates in the atmosphere and falls in the form of rain, seeps into the ground making streams and springs that later on turn into rivers that flow back into the ocean, completing a perfect cycle of life. It also is vital in the regulating of the planet’s temperature and plays a part in preserving marine life and the ecosystems of the ocean.
For all those reasons, the new Ipanema Gisele Bündchen collection draws inspiration from the colors and shapes of the bottom of the sea. The colours and shapes of the sandals are inspired by gentle ocean waves and colorful marine life that make the ocean their habitat. As a result, there are rainbow shades of purple and pink with some designs having a starfish emblem.
Ipanema Gisele Bündchen Colorful Sea collection’s idea of bringing fashion and sea conservation together will help Reef Check Malaysia in creating awareness of the plight of deteriorating coral reefs in society. The collection lends a hand by contributing to the conservation of coral reefs, sea beds and beaches by encouraging recycling and reducing waste. To further reinforce reducing and recycling waste, RSH (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is giving away a reusable Ipanema Gisele Bündchen Colorful Sea canvas bag* for every purchase of footwear in this collection. This is in hope that customers will reuse the durable and eco-friendly bag for their future shopping trips instead of resorting to plastic bags, thus reducing waste.
The Ipanema Gisele Bündchen Colorful Sea sandals cater for women, young girls and toddlers and are priced from RM69.90 to RM74.90. Find them at Stadium, Studio R and Royal Sporting House outlets nationwide.
Gisele models a pair in white. The range is perfect for accompanying sundresses and for your beach ensembles.
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You know the old saying behind every man there is a woman and beside every straying man there is also a woman. After the disillusionment of the golden or rather the good boy of golf Tiger Woods, we now have Jack Neo acclaimed director and producer of several movie hits in Singapore like “Money No Enough!” being caught as an unfaithful husband. In this case it was double the betrayal because this is a man, many in prim and proper Singapore look up to as THE voice who dare to say the unspoken against the government through subtle hints and not so subtle ones in his movie. The man that the People’s Action Party is looking at to help garner more votes and be the representative voice of the people.
It would seem like Jack Neo, is more sinister, most men according to some men, men who are successful will find temptations in their paths and many have been known to fall prey and maybe some do make the most of it. But I guess in this case , it is blatant premeditated sexual harassment (yeah, he even modified his car seat apparently) since he uses his position to persuade , threaten and cajole for sexual favors in lieu of a career in the movies and he has no qualms that some of them are only slightly older than his daughters. So, on one hand while he maintains the good husband good citizen facade, he holds a dark side which makes him pretty much no more than a DOM (dirty old man) ,” aiyaa so uncle leh”…and so predatory one at that. At least Tiger Wo0ds, only promised free love. And he paid for the services whilst Jack Neo just took . This sure sounds like a true profile of a sex offender who always maintain a very obvious and clean profile to avoid suspicion.
Then of course the ultimate betrayal, the apology that was not quite at the press conference which was dramatic in true Jack Neo style and the sad speculation may be that he may have manipulated his wife to appear and appeal for his sake; one more time betraying the good wife and in this case, behind every good woman is just another …..
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Sure, she might have been dubbed ‘a walking fashion disaster’ by fashion pundits. But on the contrary, three years ago, Karl Lagerfeld of Chanel declared Amy Winehouse as a fashion icon because of the singer’s distinctive style. If you ask me, if that was what Karl Lagerfeld mentioned, then the man has got to be right!
Psst…in the past, British label Fred Perry have worked together with male stars, including Paul Weller, the Specials’ Terry Hasll and Damon Albarn. Amy Winehouse will be their first ever female collaboration. And if you didn’t know, the classic Fred Perry T-shirt is in fact one of her signature looks. “Amy has been wearing Fred Perry for years, so we were aware she was a genuine fan of the brand,” said Richard Martin, Fred Perry’s marketing director, of the initial pursuit of Winehouse for the design gig. Amy has a unique sense of style that reflects the brand’s own historical reference points. She is a loyal fan of classic Fred Perry product, so that is what the designs were focused on developing,” said Martin.
The 17-piece collection is scheduled for four seasons and the first one will hit stores this coming autumn, in October. The items, in a palette of pink, grey, red and black-truly reflect Amy’s signature retro style with girlish twinsets; slim, thigh-skimming pencil skirts; capri pants, a mini bowling dress, and Fred Perry’s signature polo shirts.
“We had three major design meetings where she was closely involved in product style selection and the application of fabric, color and styling details,” said Martin. He added that pieces such as gingham shirts and the Heritage jacket, another label classic, are the foundation of the lineup. On those items, “Amy gave crucial input on proportion, color and fit,” Martin said. “The range clearly has Amy’s handwriting.”
Share with us your thoughts on this Amy Winehouse for Fred Perry collaboration!
Credits to: WWD, Spinner, Handbag.com
]]>A lot of designers and attendees at the Paris Fashion Week raved about the return of clean minimalism and power dressing to the scene after so many seasons of Alexander McQueen (RIP) otherworldly creations and Ricardo Tisci of Givenchy futuristic drama. It’s not like there’s anything wrong with all these past collections, but change is always good. After all, that is what fashion is all about.
The minimalism theme was noticeable on Celine’s runway. Phoebe Philo decided to block all outside influence in the process of shaping the idea for this collection. The result is chic-European designs in mostly black and white accented by some textures like feather on the shoes and some leather on the jackets. Same goes with Stella McCartney who’s collection consist of mostly basics and some simple jewel tone dresses with floaty trains. The oversized brown cardigan on Natasha Poly raised a lot of eyebrow as much as the camel jacket which was totally popular among the crowds.
Even edgy, almost gothic designer like Gareth Pugh somehow follows the simplicity route. The dark and heavy black make up balanced out the old Hollywood glamour elements injected to the garments. Leather, high collar and other recognizable Gareth Pugh designs aesthetic are still intact but this time around it is more about beauty than scary.
At Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld decided to ship iceberg from the Arctic to create a scene which according to him was ‘something that he saw in his dream’. The models paraded down the slippery runways in lots and lots of faux fur and the usual Chanel tweeds and pearls. The fashion crowd reacted differently to the fur pants but mostly loved Lagerfeld’s ‘snow bunnies’.
Although Valentino is no longer part of the creative team, his delicate and elegant touch still continue on. But this time around the chiffons and ruffles are blended together with leather to create texture. The leather added the element of strength to the rather fragile chiffons in soft color and blended in nicely with the whole power dressing theme of the fashion week.
Marc Jacobs closed the season with his ultra-feminine collection for Louis Vuitton. After last summer of over the top afro and fox tail bags, he decided to go with 50s glamour, which according to him was ‘a no brainer’. He simply wanted to celebrate elegance and timeless beauty which reflected on his choice of models. Seeing bustier and ‘normal-looking’ models walking down the runway was definitely something these hungry fashion people had been waiting for. The clothes from the dresses to the shoes and bags are simply breath-taking.
Looks like another successful season for Paris Fashion Week. Can’t wait for the next one.
Photos from style.com
]]>“Chef, can I get some cookies?” asked a newbie service staff.
“Ok. Wait.” Busy with orders, Chef gave a short, crisp answer.
After waiting for a while, the newbie felt neglected. Aha, there’s the cookie box. The newbie moves towards it.
“What the f*** are you doing? Who the hell do you think you are? F*** off!!”
Service staff should never enter the kitchen without permission (especially during service). Yes, you may know where things are stored. Yes, you may think that you are doing chef a favour by helping out. Yes, the customers out there are very fussy and can’t wait any longer.
No, no, no. Please learn to read the mind of Chef. “Ok. Wait” means “I get your order. I am busy. I will get it for you.” If you need something really urgent, say “express”. In Chef’s mind, the act of helping yourself with the cookie box means “You think I am deaf? You think this is a buffet? You think you can do a better job than me?
Ego aside, in fact, kitchen runs on precision and timing. Trespasser ruins the smooth flow. You may see the cookie box. You may not know which box to serve first. You may not notice a hot tray coming through on your way reaching the box. You may take and go without putting it back in place or worse, leaving an empty box without notifying the Chef that it needs replenishment.
Trespassers in kitchen are perceived as dangerous hazards. Chef is constantly working under high pressure. An uninvited intruder is just the easy target for Chef to let go all the stress. You may end up waiting longer just to listen to the Chef dumping all the F word to you, and the next time you want something else, some Chefs will purposely delay and let you wait even longer. Remember, it is just that simple: when it is ready, chef/cook will pass it to you or ask you to pick up. Full stop.
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Zachary Quinto is one of the new movie stars who managed to shine a little bit brighter within the sea of other bright young talents. He is the star of the hit television series ‘Heroes’ and also last year’s blockbuster ‘Star Trek’. This half-Italian, half-Irish actor might not have the conventionally good looks of Leo or Brad but one thing that really make him a star is his style.
The 33-year-old actor from Pennsylvania native has been hogging the scene not only for his talent but also for his impeccable style. There are also gay rumors paraded around town by the tabloids but he has remained silent refusing to further comment on the matter. Maybe some people think that he’s just a little too stylish to be straight. The fact that there is no mention at all about his love life is not helping either.
But unlike Zach’s sexuality, when it comes to style there’s just no doubt about how fashionable this guy is. Even GQ magazine’s approved by featuring him in the magazine several times in their fashion spread over the years. Zach’s style is always polished with a touch of individuality thrown into it. It’s amazing how he can wear a black suit but still make it his own by adding his favorite geeky spectacles, buckled belt or graphic tie. His suits are always skinny and he always mixes it up with vintage elements like paisley or ruffles shirts and his sleek-back hair.
There’s this certain level of Johnny Depp devil-may-care style and Leonardo DiCaprio old Hollywood glamour that Zachary Quinto never fails to achieve. He might not be as big as them yet but with his talent and not to mention style, Zachary Quinto will get his name up there in no time.
Remember what they say about gay rumors? Samantha Jones of SATC once said something like, ‘you know that you’ve made it once the gay rumors started.’
Photos from zacharyquinto.com
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