LULU GUINNESS AUTUMN WINTER 2011/2012 SINGAPORE MEDIA LAUNCH AT SOLE2SOLE MILLENIA WALK

Lulu Guinness 2011/2012 Autumn Winter Collection Singapore launch was held at Sole2Sole, Millennia Walk, #01-47A/48.  A multi-label concept store, Sole2Sole stocks Lulu Guinness Collection, shoes and accessories from United Nude, French Sole, FitFlops, Desti Saint, Emma Vianni,  London Sole, Arch Shoe Salon, Bourne bridal shoes, Dialog bags, Fabio Rusconi, Fornarina, Jewels Atelier jewelry, Meher Kakalia, Navayos, Pons Quintana, Reina Dvine jewelry and Shumoo.

Lulu Guinness Autumn Winter Collection was inspired by the 1950’s Parisian Couture era.  Featuring  a  mix  of  heavy  thread  work  and elegant appliqué on soft leather, the new bags  reinterpret  the  allure  of  chic  feminine  fashion.

The luxurious effect of la femme parisienne’s draped gowns and cocktail dresses transpires in the  delicately  scrunched  leather  in  classic  black,  rich  burgundy  and  shimmery  metallic.

Eliza doll face bag from last season has been revisited with dark cherry patent coloured hair and studded  hair  bow.  Structured  box  clutches,  postcard  wallets  and  practical  totes  complement  happy moods.

Lovely roses and pretty cupcakes complete the romantic Parisan feel.

Diego conjured Cointreaupolitans, a delightful cocktail with Cointreau, one of my favourite liqueur as it is so versatile! Check out BARKODE, a minimalistic bar and café sitting along the five-foot walkway of Little India at 66 Dunlop Street.

Guests were invited to create their very own Couture Brooch using the materials provided. Which are your favourites ? They are all so lovely!

BEAUTERUNWAY’s Couture brooch on Desti Saint clutch. This is my first attempt in making a brooch.

First, I chose some pretty blue feathers. Next,  I stuck little white faux pearls onto the double sided tape. However, the black and blue beads were too tiny and heavy hence I cut a thin cardboard strip and used superglue to stick them together. Finally I straightened the ear ring hook and glued it on the back of my feather base and a brooch pin behind.

Amelia is the winner for Couture Brooch making and I was the runner-up.



Lulu Guinness Autumn Winter 2011/2012 is available at Sole2Sole located at  9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-47A/48 Millennia Walk, Singapore.

JPOT VIVOCITY BY JUMBO GROUP – HEALTHY BEAUTY WELLNESS HOTPOT

JPOT by JUMBO Group of Restaurants located at Vivocity  is a concept that is uniquely Singaporean from the award-winning culinary team to honour the tradition of hotpot dining here with seven, exquisite Singapore-style hotpot soup bases with quality fresh ingredients for an unbeatable hotpot experience .

Fresh quality is a feature of JPOT and diners can look forward to expect choice ingredients ranging from Premium Wagyu Ribeye, Kurobuta Pork,  ‘live’ lobster and seafood  to fresh mushrooms and greens cooked in healthy individual broth pots with individual cutlery for hygiene.

Enjoy the sumptuous fresh food hotpot in cozy aircon  indoors or alfresco waterfront dining with stunning view of Sentosa.

BEAUTERUNWAY was invited by JPOT for a food tasting. Upon arrival, the friendly service staff ushered us to a window seat with brilliant view of Sentosa.

JPOT provides individual broth pots with individual cutlery for hygiene including individual tongs for cooking.

There is a wide array of quality  fresh selection including seafood, meat and poultry, mushrooms, vegetables, yong tau foo and even dim sum for a-la carte orders to tantalize our taste buds with  the 7 Singapore-style hotpot soup bases. Set meals are also available for ease of selection.

After placing our orders, we proceeded to JPOT Seasoning and Condiments bar, a JPOT signature feature where more than a hundred variations dips can be achieved with JPOT soya sauce, sha cha sauce, fried garlic, garlic chili and more . Diners are able to personalized their very own dip for their hotpot, according to your likes or simply follow JPOT Sauce recipes

BEAUTERUNWAY’s JPOT dip is mixed with a little of each sauce and condiment with lots of fried garlic with a dash of chili.

      

JPOT signature handmade pork ball, signature handmade fish noodle, fresh fish fillet, yong tau foo and mushroom combination looking fresh and yummy!

This is JPOT signature fish noodle presented in a unique piping bag for some added fun for JPOT hotpot experience. Made from fresh fish, it is simply divine.

Simply squeeze and the silky smooth fish paste will ooze out according, fun and yummy experience.

We chose JPOT Superior Broth and Silky Porridge as our individual soup base.  A difficult choice as there are 7 soup broths available including Bak Kut The, Vegetarian, Herbal, Laksa and Tom Yum are so tempting.

JPOT Silky Porridge or popularly known in Mandarin as 无米粥 is a fine gruel broth that coats all ingredients cooked in it with a delightful smoothness while gently coaxing their nutritive benefits. Created from a custom blend of premium rice grains, the amazing silken texture is achieved by finely milling and brewing the grains for hours and is a great comfort food for those who prefer the taste and texture of a rice porridge gruel that isn't too heavy on the palate yet able to embrace many of JPOT's fine selections of ingredients.

Light, tasty, healthy and gentle to our digestive system, it is a broth most suitable for everyone  from the very young to the old.

JPOT Superior Broth is a healthy and collagen rich broth. Brewed with a blend of chicken and pork bones, the tasty and rich collagen broth is painstaking simmered for hours  before it is served. An excellent choice for convalescing individuals, children and the elderly or someone who enjoys wholesome goodness, the MSG-free broth is versatile and goes especially well with live seafood, premium meats and dim sum specialties.

Natural, nutrious home made goodness for healthy glowing skin!

Yong Tau Foo with fresh fish paste.

Fresh Fish slices and into my healthy Silky Porridge soup base !

Mushroom combination with Enoki, Shitake Emperor, Buna Shimeji, King Oyster, White Oyster and Mushroom. Healthy, nutritious and full of anti-oxidants!

JPOT handmade pork ball is a signature item and must try. Fresh premium pork is molded into a tennis size ball and is served with a wooden spatula.

It was a lovely experience sectioning the hand made pork ball into the soup broth, I felt like a great chef at work!

JPOT fried fish skin using specially selected carp is the best I had ever tried. Crispy, nutritious and delicious, all the nutrients in the fish is actually on the fish skin.  Made daily, this dish is often sold out! Must try and if you order JPOT fried fish as takeaway, it will remain fresh and crispy in the airtight container for a week, that is if you have resisted the temptation to finish all at one go!

Another favorite and must have! JPOT premium Wagyu Ribeye. Fresh and evenly marbled, succulent and decadent !

Our healthy, nutritious and collagen rich JPOT superior broth and silky porridge soup base with JPOT fresh quality ingredients.

Kiwi and Nata de coco are chockfull of Vitamin C, low in fat and cholesterol and in high dietary fibre and is served with ice cream as a refreshing dessert choice.



Fresh young coconut with fibre and Mango Italian Soda completes the JPOT hotpot experience.

               

JPOT VivoCity features round-table, cozy booth or small group sitting in air-conditioned comfort or enjoy alfresco dining with a serene view of the harbour. Perfect for intimate girl’s night out, get-togethers, family celebrations or even just for a relaxing, solitary meal.

Operation hours are from Mondays to Fridays (Lunch: 12:00 noon to 3:00pm Dinner: 6:00pm to 11:00pm) and  Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 12:00 noon to 11:00pm. Ring (65) 6273 3536 for reservations and enquires and  or click here for online reservation.

I enjoyed my first JPOT hotpot experience tremendously as it offers healthy nutritious goodness for beauty wellness with its collagen rich MSG –free broth and quality fresh food in relaxing comfortable ambience with aircon. I am not a hotpot fan but after discovering JPOT, I am a convert and wish there are more outlets in Singapore and particularly in East Coast where I reside.

JPOT is located at 1 HarbourFront Walk #01-53 , VivoCity (Lobby F), SIngapore. Do join JPOT Singapore Facebook page  as there are exclusive Facebook promotions and dining vouchers up for grabs!

*Photographs are taken using the new PANASONIC GF3 and Dress from JOOP, selected pictures are courtesy from JPOT.

WATSONS PINK RIBBON WALK 2011 AT MARINA BAY WATERFRONT PROMENADE

Join Watsons PINK RIBBON WALK 2011 against breast cancer at Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade, Saturday, 1st October 2011, 6pm. All participants (Registration Fees from S$20) will receive a FREE New Balance T-Shirt and goodie bag sponsored by Wacoal, Watsons, Brands, BlackRock, Bio-essence, GSK, Johnson&Johnson, John Hopkins, New Balance, P&G, Sincere healthcare Group,  Tianpo, The Breast Surgery Centre, The Soup Spoon, The Royals Cakes and Pies, Vagisil and more !

Every participation is a significant form of support towards raising breast cancer awareness, showing support to survivors and raising funds to further enhance Breast Cancer Foundation’s support group programmes and awareness outreach.

Prices include GST and proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Watsons cardmembers enjoy  a SPECIAL rate with promo code: PRW11WATSONS. Register now, limited to the first 5000 participants !