I’ve blogged many times about Malaysian leather and accessories brand thirtyfour before… so i’m sure regular readers would recognize i wear something from the brand on a daily basis! If you’d like to read previous entries on their parties and collections, you can view them here:
I own so many things from there… handbags, rings, bangles, cuffs, wallet, even my key/card holder! Clem knows i love the stuff there so much, he got me presents from there for a couple of occasions, and i cried when he gave them to me -_-
“Why are you crying!?”
“I just… love it so much! It’s beautifullll *blubbers* ”
“…….”
I’m always willing to go to any thirtyfour event, knowing that i’m gonna stumble on LOTS of things i like. What i love more is that it’s all designed and made in Malaysia, and we all should support such wonderful local brands like them.
“thirtyfour is an interdisciplinary design practice + lifestyle initiative. Drawing from a design pool that weaves together skill sets and aesthetics from fields such as architecture, metalsmithing, fashion, industrial, graphic and interactive multimedia design, thirtyfour conflates diverging forms of design into one directional perspective – yielding an entity as freeform as it is controlled.”
This week, thirtyfour will be throwing a limited edition showcase event @ Publika, called BLACKPLATINUM.
Certain areas of the event will be open to public, so everyone can enjoy some of the exhibitions and music that night. Performers will be drummer John Thomas, Eric Li and his Latin Jazz Quartet, and percussionist Justin Lim.
Thiryfour’s skillful craftsmen will be present to offer a rare opportunity to engage onlookers in the process of creativity. You’ll get to view up close how customized totes and personalized sandals are constructed, while viewing new products like pet accessories and camera straps!
Some areas of the event are accessible only to those with limited VIP invites, which allows one to munch on tasty morsels, enjoy a flow of drinks, and have priority pre-order on limited edition collections.
We’ll also get to view 34 Cruise Collection 2012 – satchels, totes and bags crafted from chromium-free tanned calfskin.
Besides having access to all the VIP areas; VIP guests also get to take home a VIP goodie bag (with some serious goodies inside!) and an exclusive VIP membership card.
I’m happy to announce that KinkyBlueFairy will be giving away 8X PAIRS of VIP invites to BLACKPLATINUM!
All you have to do is:
1. tweet/FB/blog/instagram a picture of your favourite thirtyfour item, and link to thirtyfour.net. It can be something that you already own, or a picture of it grabbed from their website.
2. Email the URL of that update to joycethefairy@gmail.com with the title “34 BP”
3. Deadline 3PM Thursday 13th September 2012
I’ve just got back from Singapore, where Marina Bay Sands hosted media and bloggers from Malaysia, Philippines and Australia for 3 days. I usually don’t take up media trips unless i REALLY want to go for them… and in this case, when i read the invite stating we were being treated to a ‘gastronomic experience’, i immediately replied YES.
My desire to devour all their good food (aka greed) got the better of me. But i learnt so much more than just how much i could put into my body for 3 days… i got to see how they run their entire F&B operation on an underground floor, met some of their most famous chefs, and even got cooking demos (and you know i love cooking!) in two of the most expensive restaurants there. It was like an educational school trip… except it involved lots of FOOD and DRINKS and how the MBS manages 10,000 staff. Really amazing!
My next few posts will be on my experience there (with some Myanmar blogposts i hope to slip in between for variety’s sake), so be prepared to view lots of evil food pictures. My clothes are hating me right now (especially my pants), but the inside of my tummy is yelling for moreeeeee. Blogging has spoilt me for life.
On our first day at MBS, we were ushered to have evening drinks at Sky on 57, one of the few restaurants sitting right on the tippity-top of Marina Bay Sands.
Sky on 57’s Terrace Bar goes around the end of the restaurant, and has a brilliant panoramic view of the Singapore skyline and bay.
I’m drinking the Pink Gin Asiana – a concoction of gin, creme de framboise, dita lychee, fresh guava puree and lime juice.
We also got to try some finger food which was incredibly yum. To the point i can almost taste it in my mouth as I’m staring at the picture and aim to have it the next time i’m there!!!
This was my favourite snack that afternoon – wok-fried Australian beef short ribs in salt and pepper. Sky on 57 restaurant manager, Damo Rayan, made it sound so simple when he described how they were cooked, and it tasted so good i’m inclined to have a go at preparing it for myself at home… but i’m sure i won’t succeed in getting the exact same result. Sad.
The croque monsieur flew off the plates really quick. It’s easy to love these puffs filled with classic French ham with Gruyère cheese. They’re one of Clem’s favourite foods and i wished he was there to taste it too!
For something with a little gravy, we sank our teeth into wok fried US Kurobuta pork fillet in black pepper sauce.
And finished off our ‘evening snack’ by eating sautéed king prawns in Singapore-style chili sauce.
At times like this i can’t say work is hard.
Sky on 57 is certainly a prime place to chill with a huge group of friends with lots of drinks and food. The great view is a major plus, and i appreciated their playlist as well – a few songs are played at some of my favourite luxe terraces in Bali and Phuket. (i memorized the playlist cos i *cough* copied one of the resorts’ entire playlists from their provided iPods into my mac, heh.)
We had a schedule to keep to! So after wolfing down the last bits of our cocktails and food, we made our way through The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands to Osteria Mozza. Created by celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich, and Nancy Silverton; the restaurant’s free-standing fresh mozzarella bar is one of its main attention-grabbers. Imported bufala mozzarella, burrata and burricotta cheese is prepared daily; and one can pick from their extensive menu of artisanal salumi, fresh homemade pastas, seafood and meat dishes cooked on a wood-burning grill.
But before delving into the prospect of dinner, our attention was brought to Osteria Mozza’s Amaro Bar, where the Italian tradition of aperitivi is doted upon. To have an aperitivo is to spend some time enjoying great cocktails, talking to friends, nibbling on little bites, and anticipating your palate for dinner. It’s something we do in the evenings anyway – after work, welcoming some drinks, before we start getting hungry for some real food!
I love the ambience of the place, it’s got warm lighting in a classy and comfy setting, with lots of interior detail around to look at.
Bar Manager Lucas Swallows entertained us that evening, telling us stories about how he started as a mixologist in the US and how close-knit the cocktail community there is. He made us all beautiful Bellini cocktails of Prosecco and peach puree, while i snacked on some ricotta cheese.
I don’t mean to rave so much about the tiny ricotta cheese snack… but i can’t help it! I took a bite and stared at John with wide have-you-tried-this eyes. I’m a big fan of cheeses and eat copious amounts that i stock up at home, and this was absolutely tasty and melt-in-your-mouth. I am dying inside while blogging this.
Lucas also insisted we try Amaro Bar’s version of the Singapore Sling. He expressed how excited he was when he first came to Singapore to try the famous cocktail at its home bar, but was somewhat disappointed by how the nuances of the flavours weren’t balanced, and how the pineapple juice overpowered the whole drink. After some research on the history of how the cocktail even came to Singapore’s shores, he decided to pay homage to the original iconic cocktail and now serves Singapore Sling 1913 – a beautiful blend of dry gin, cherry brandy, D.O.M. Benedictine, bitters, lime and soda.
The cocktails were all mind-numbingly wonderful. It was like a party of gorgeous liquids in my mouth and i wish oh-so-bad that i had a bar just like this right where i live…
The inaugural Maybank Photography Awards is here! A collaborative effort between Maybank, Leica, Profoto and HP; the Maybank Photography Awards is an initiative to establish a gold standard for photographic excellence.
There are different Entry Categories, where one (1) winner will be selected for each category and two (2) for People’s Choice Award. Prizes include:
1x Personalized Leica X2 Set Oh my… not only is the Leica X2 super pretty, but the pictures it takes are even prettier!
1x Profoto D1 Studio Kit
1x HP Designjet Z2100 24
1 x Maybank Debit Card pre-loaded with RM 10,000,
1 x Maybank Debit Card pre-loaded with RM 5,000,
& 2X RM 1,000 cash
The theme of the competition is “Being Human” and looks to showcase the very values that make us what we are, and who we are through the power of images. Images have the ability to spur on social development and cultural understanding, thus uniting us as a people.
Here are some apt images i found on blog.mingthein.com that were taken using the Leica X2!
The details captured by the camera are amazing… now i have the desire for a Leica X2 too..!
The Maybank Photography Awards will run till 31st October 2012. All submissions received within this period will be shortlisted for final judging and public voting. It’s best to submit your entries early – cos if your submission gets shortlisted, you’ll have enough time to get your friends and family to vote for you and increase your chances in nabbing the People’s Choice Awards in said category!
After opening his first SEETHROUGH boutique in Kuchai Lama, my old friend and veteran stylist, Calvin, decided (for the obvious and better) that the sort of fashion items he’s prone to stocking has a better audience in the likes of Bangsar.
His second store has been open for roughly two months now, and most of the work inside is done, save for some lighting details he wants to adjust.
I asked him where he bought all the white pillar weaved fixtures that separate the 2,000 sq. ft space nicely into sections. He said his assistant and him made them all by themselves..!
Quay sunnies are available! Lots of funky designs that rival Le Specs X HH, with prices that are cheaper too. They sit perfectly on Asian faces with minimal nose bridges, which makes them a win for all of us.
Other random eye accessories sourced by Calvin.
Surprisingly, i could see thru them pretty alright! Except for driving.
