This month, i was invited to be the incumbent feature for KissJane Editor’s Choice. I was surprised at their choice of choosing me to front this, as i’m not a blogger nor a fashion model! LOL… But after hearing their idea of having a new segment to showcase special hand picks by fashionable individuals in their own field, I felt really honoured! KissJane shares the same belief as i do - Fashion is for everyone and STYLE is about individualism. Being a fashion fanatic & shopaholic, i would not say no to this then. =p

Black is not boring

Tadaa! Sharing with you on my first favourite… This Houndstooth Polyester Crop Top (Black) with emboss prints caught my eyes instantly. It reminds me of a bomber jacket, but a lighter & more stylish option! It is versatile for mix & match to bring out the style & look which you desire, from cool rock to casual sexy.

KissJane Houndstooth Polyester Crop Top

Crop Tops are obviously cropped and sit slightly above the belly button. Some of us may not be too comfortable wearing them. Don’t let your confidence bring you down. Crop tops are comfortable & flattering if you match your bottom well. Similar to what i’m wearing in the photo, you can pair it with a short tight skirt to balance the long sleeved top, or high waisted pants/ midi skirt if your crop top is short or sleeveless.

Perfect for Friday Dinner Date

This crop top comes in interesting graphics too. Choose from Zippy, Catty, and Houndstooth Top in Black, White. My hand picked collection is exclusive at KissJane.com at a special flat rate of $28.00 SGD. Limited pieces only so grab your favourite design now!

Zippy Print Crop Top

Catty Print Crop Top

White Crop Top

Catty Print Crop Top by KissJane – $28.00 SGD
Zippy Print Crop Top by KissJane – $28.00 SGD

My second piece is a chiffon waist peplum top. I believe most of you already have enough peplum tops, but this is unique! I have chosen something that is more adventurous with a chiffon semi translucent peplum instead, which gives a slight see-through effect around the waist. I like this clever design of “cropped” & peplum both rolled into one, and the elegant hourglass flaunt it gives to the body. Paired with skinny trousers which is in trend now, it is totally flattering for someone short like me (160). Makes me look more curvy & taller! =p

The top is sweet, pretty & light. Love it for my casual fridays to feel good as i hang out in the cafe over a coffee, looking at passer-bys and daydreaming of new ideas.

Top comes in light blue and white

This is available in light blue and milky white, also priced at flat $28.00. KissJane will take about 2-4 days with free local postage. They have international shipping as well, so shop to your heart’s content at their online store.

The third piece i want to share today is a casual top which is such a dear, with adorable detailing of embroidered little girl pattern. A light weight & comfortable blouse, this is perfect to pull over on a Sunday family day out with the kids! With 3 active toddlers in tow, you can image the amount of big movements i must be prepared with, thus my attire must be able to accommodate that, without making me look like a sloppy auntie. =p

Nadia, KissJane Team, showing how the blouse can be worn

For a casual look, you can pair this blouse with a denim mini skirt or jeans. For a work look, pair it with executive skirt or trousers, complete with a nice pair of dangling earrings.

The little girl prints got to me!

This is only Part 1 of my feature writeup. In our first collaboration, KissJane & i will working on 15 designs. Will share more with you soon!

Follow them and enjoy affordable fashion, as they offer a wide range of designs & styles from different popular blogshop brands. Look out for many more super cool local women who will be featured on KissJane.com. You will be spoilt for choice! We never will have enough clothes, do we? =)

I hope you do also love these gorgeous wear which I have selected for you. This collection is now available in limited pieces, at a never before special flat rate of $28 on kissjane.com!

Grab your favourite now! See you there!

XOXO,

RachPassion

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There are something about a curve that just fascinate a man and envy a women alike. Everyone appreciates a beautiful posture on their body as it oozes silent confidence and sexual appeal. Today, we are so fascinated with heavy advertisement on weight loss program that we often forget there is a natural beauty within all of us. We can still look sexy and appealing with our natural S Curve.

The S CURVE. What is it? 

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Being curvy has been an obsession since the 19th Century

How many of us are guilty of this?

Sadly, most of us have lost our S Curve due to the way we address ourselves during work and leisure. With prolonged hours of bad posture at work and mobile device usage at home (who’s not guilty of this!), a bad posture has evolved over time. As a result, we often complain of pain and look sluggish.

What better way to put this. How many of us are guilty of these posture at work and at the comfort of our home…

How to regain your S CURVE – Good Posture

There is no 2 ways about it. Good posture is the best policy to retain or regain your S Curve. If you feel your sluggishness is not helping you on your posture, it’s time to set it right!

1. The expensive way? – Chiropractic Technique. 

There has been an increase in chiropractic practices in Singapore and many parts of this region. This alternative treatment use hand on spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments to proper align body’s musculoskeletal structure, particularly the spine. Although the treatment has proven successful to many, it is a costly option (per session can cost a hundred dollars) and may take 2 – 3 months before results are shown.

2. The tough way? - Reducing total body fats & muscle toning 

Getting your S Curve means you will may have to reduce total body fat and improve muscle tone in the thighs, hips, back and abdominal muscles. That means work out! Go out there and get your gym membership to work those muscles, it’s definitely a great way and even if you don’t get back your S CURVE, you would definitely feel a mile better than just being the couch slouch. According to WikiHow, these are the exercise you could make use of.

3. The way? A beautiful posture begins with the way you sit. 

Recently, we came across a product that was designed with a focus on the knowledge and technique used to align the body through chiropractic medicine. It believes that beautiful body line is maintained by proper alignment and maintaining of your sitting posture.

What we loved about this product from Japan (MTG) was the fact it snuggles fitly and naturally creates a beautiful posture immediately. We believe by virtue you could stylish fit it on your office chair, the body will soon remember the S CURVE it once had!

MTG Singapore Chiro Support System

Working on your Lower Back Area, Buttocks & Thighs

 
The product is not just another senseless product or an imitation of sorts from your cheap sites, MTG is famous for its innovative products in Japan and the product aroused from a thorough research of chiropractic techniques and the human body.

The lower back support is meant to emulate the hands of a chiropractor which supports the lost S-Curve of your backbone.
The design of the curved seat helps tip the body forward by supporting your pelvis to maintain a natural and beautiful posture. It also wraps your thighs on both side to proven your body from leaning.

For $120 SGD, we think it’s worth a great deal. (Free delivery when purchased online) and is a perfect companion for workaholics like us who spends easily 4-5 hours on our chair every day.

The product can be found in MTG’s online store and its retail distribution in Singapore. In fact, MTG Singapore has many other interesting beauty products that complement a healthy lifestyle, and encourage beauty, the natural way. Look out for their Facebook in Singapore here too.

Evoke a posture that your body will not forget

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Finally it’s my turn to visit Wheeler’s Yard! I’ve been seeing pictures about this bicycle garage cum cafe on instagram and facebook. Located at Balestier area, this cafe isn’t that difficult to find but it is definitely kinda far from my place. I’m keen to explore this area since I’m currently in the #YOLO mode in Singapore. I didn’t travel this June holiday so I thought the only way to make my holiday worthwhile in Singapore is to spend more time exploring places that I would otherwise not. In fact, these few days I’ve been making my way to a few asethetic places located at Thomson area for facial and waxing. And you know what? I think I am getting better at map reading!

They say you have to try travelling once in your life time but at this moment, I don’t think I am capable to do that. I will just take baby steps by exploring places in Singapore alone first! Even though I went to Wheeler’s Yard with J, I am the one who recee the direction on how to go! #soproudofmyself

Upon reaching the cafe, we were greeted by the huge bicycles garage. Apparently they sell the bicycles too!

As we move on inside, this is what we saw. A huge eatery with bicycles as decoration on the table. Who would have thought of the brilliant idea? The bicycles on the table also serve as a divider so that you can share table with strangers comfortably.

Now it’s #foodporn time.
It was with a little research that we decided to order their grilled chicken and their pan smeared salmon. The mains were great! We also ordered truffle fries to share but it was too much! I wouldn’t order again unless we are just there for tea and not eating anything else. Of course, these were too much for two girls to handle.

Pan-smeared (thick and juicy) salmon

Grilled (tender) chicken

Their drinks were a little let down though. I ordered flat white and J ordered Machiato. I find my drink not warm enough for my liking. It isn’t extremely tasty as well.

Underneath the grilled chicken was asparagus and mash potato! There’s lots of mushroom too!

Nom …. so good!
PS: Have you noticed my accessories? I don’t know why but I’ve been wearing a lot of black and white outfits. You know me, I love colours a lot! And that’s the reason why I wore accessories. It is to brighten up my otherwise boring black and white outfit.

I used to love loud chunky accessories but in the recent years, I love dainty looking accessories more! It makes me look a little more girly and sweet.

This personalized necklace was given to me by boyfriend on my birthday cum 7th anniversary. I love anything personalized and I’ve been wearing this necklace everyday ever since. It simply matches with a lot of my outfits! My bright pink nails from Nars also brighten up the entire outfit.

Check out my musical note earrings! Isn’t it cute? I love the blings! Come to think of it, most of my earrings are dainty looking but bling enough!

Bag from Charles & Keith and wearing my favourite bracelet.

Love the sweet pastel colours and the blings of this bracelet!

Wearing a vintage watch that my dad gave my mum some 20 years back. My mum has since then passed down this watch to me. It’s dainty, vintage and I love it so much!

Decided to do some twirling shot!

Classic black and white outfit will never be boring if you know how to choose your fashion accessories.
Accessories can spice up any outfit!

Tell you a secret, I often go to Zalora‘s webpage just to look at their accessories. Above are my picks from Zalora! Who wants to buy for me? (:

Ending off with this picture cos my legs look long!

*This is an advertorial.  I have no affiliation with Zalora. 

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What was it like in 1970s-80s – The first evolution against western influence

Repulsive it might seen, it was however a first major score for local fashion here in Singapore.
Coinciding with Singapore’s booming economy, teenagers find themselves with more pocket money and started their splurge on branded goods. A era of constructive struggle between western influences & self individualism, it was perhaps Singapore’s fashion at its best with our fringe keeping teenagers parading the streets with fluorescent MGM jeans and checked Hunting world’s shirt.

singapore unique fashion – Picture Credit to http://thestir.cafemom.com

21st Century - The Birth of Online Blog Shops kickstarted a new Retail Shopping Experience for Singapore.

Another new era has obviously evolved and yes we are talking about blog shopping in Singapore. An initial trend that started in local forums where girls would discuss what’s hot and not in localized fashion, the platform has now moved to well polished online stores and some of these brands are reportedly selling hundred thousand of pieces a year.

In fact, it’s more than teenagers that are hooked to this new exciting way of shopping, women in their 20s and 30s are finding it irresistible to go online during coffee breaks and high teas sessions with friends to discuss and giggle uncontrollably over their loot.

Here are some shops in Singapore that are changing the landscape of retail shopping. These shops produce quality women’s apparels designs at less than $40 per piece, a fraction of what you pay in traditional brands like ZARA, BYSI, MYPOSIS etc. Because these designs are produced exclusively in 100-200 pieces, chances of you seeing another you is rare on the streets.

KissJane  - Providing a Kaleidoscopic Shopping Experience
Started back in 2010, their first outlet is a small outlet in CityLink Mall. They have since grown to be established in most part of Singapore with presences in Bugis Junction,  VivoCity Mall, Century Square, Jurong Point Mall. Besides their own comprehensive online store, they have recently collaborated with Rakuten to launch their overseas presences as well. With over 100 designs per launch, they could have the biggest design launch weekly in Singapore.

#1 – They are LOCAL. 
Most of the online shop owners are local entrepreneurs and definitely worth our support. We often see the glamour side of the business with all glitters and media. But no business is ever a success without enduring pain. We hear these owners operate with minimal manpower and goes through tirelessly on the end-to-end of producing good designs, traveling overseas to manufacture and acting as customer service to their fan base.

#2 – No. Inventory. 1,000 designs a week to choose from. 
KissJane has close 1,000 design changes a week with over 45 brands. That’s seriously exciting and different from shopping in Metro and OG in the 90s. Having no inventory and great supply chain management seems to be the key to their business model. The stocks moves arounds the different platforms (i.e. retail outlets, multi online platforms). For consumers like you and me, it just feels like paradise.

#3 – Exclusivity (well.. sort of) 
No one wants to be caught dead with a similar dress while walking down the street and it used to be very expensive to try to maintain that in the 80s. You would have to go the ‘branded’ way just to look different from others. Well not anymore. Each design are usually in the quantity of 100-200 pieces so once sold, the brands will move to other designs.

#4 – Chic not Cheap (well.. it’s not very expensive either!) 
Walking into their stores feel like you are browsing the latest weekly fashion magazine in Singapore. The latest trending designs are always

KissJane seems to have got a great reputation for selling latest trending quality pieces at great prices. See review here by Smart Local

There are not the only stores around that have a local multi label concept. Over the last few years, we understand that a few competition has came up to increase the liveliness of this industry. Here are the more notable ones which makes shopping so much pleasure here in Singapore than in the 90s.

MIYOC - one stop market place
Retail presences in Orchard Central & Jurong Jcube, they have a wide variety of brands that are catered more to the younger crowd.

Blogshopping

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