August 2011
2 posts
New Kid on the Block: JOOIX.COM
Hello, my dear faithful reader, apologies for the progressively muted Reverie blog over the past months. The exciting news is, I’ve been busily and enjoyably cranking up a new business. Still related to jewellery and fashion though in a different and far more coherent direction. From the myriad of passionate sharing on trivialities such as fragrance, lingerie, design and fashion, I...
June 2011
2 posts
More Retail Therapy...stay tuned!
Check out our new earrings and stay posted for a new retail therapy event happening at Lawry’s restaurant in Mandarin Gallery next Friday, 1st July. Reverie will be showcasing our new collection of pretty jewellery!
May 2011
2 posts
Beauty Unmasked
Recent years have seen a heightened popularity of sheet masks from Korea and Taiwan. Unable to resist the attractive array of sweetly affordable masks at $1.30—$3 each, I have turned to brands such as My Beauty Diary (MBD), Deary, FaceQ and Missha for soothing, hydrating pampering twice a week. After sampling some 20 types, here are my favourites: MBD — 1. Apricot, 2....
Hello, Cheery Summer!
The white, hot summer is falling on us soon. And over in Singapore, the heat is baking us alive! Summer is also, thankfully, alive with colour and holidays. Oh, how I long for an overdue, fun vacation! Greeting the new season early over at Colette boutique in Forum is Reverie’s latest collection of earrings launched this week. They are irresistibly cute, cheery and different! Perhaps,...
April 2011
3 posts
Blooming Beauty Easter Sale: 22nd--26th April
Join us for a private preview of summer’s hottest accessories in Reverie’s Open House while enjoying Awfully Chocolate cakes and tea. 200 designer jewellery and bags will be featured, including past seasons’ collections. With discounts from 25%—50% off, what are you waiting for? Our Blooming Beauty Easter Sale kicks off on Good Friday, 22nd April till next...
Spring in Technicolour
Jazz up your minimalist look this spring with Reverie’s latest spring collection. Jewellery designs are inspired by the eras of urban boho, disco retro and classy tribal. Stay tuned for our Preview Party showcasing tons of jewellery next week!
Boho Blue Necklace
Retro Sand Necklace
Boho Rouge Earrings
...
Bridesmaids' Bling
Some time back, I was commissioned to customise jewellery for a trio of bridesmaids who initially requested for “Tiffany blue” accessories to pair with their off-white toga dresses. I frankly shared that I don’t have the “Tiffany blue’ though I’d alternative ideas that could strike a chord. What you see below is some ideas I sent across, to check their...
March 2011
2 posts
1 tag
A Newbie Skincare Junkie
I’ve converted into a skincare junkie, at least for now anyway. For more than 5 years, I’ve been so lazy when it comes to mere cleaning that my facial therapist chided me every time I updated her that I still slept with make-up on once a week. Also, even though I’m aware some of the creams I was using were not effective especially after 8 months or so, I continued with them....
February 2011
5 posts
Things do not have to be this way; things can be...
Reblogged from themadeshop:
“(this is inarticulate, but I meant it. I wrote it while i was very very tired.)
Sometimes I talked about things, and said “Look, there’s a thing, let’s talk about it, let’s talk about how it’s bad., it didn’t work, it’s dumb.” And people would say “You’re an artist, that’s special, it’s special to be an artist” And I’d say “No I’m not, look at all these crap artists....
My 5 New Parisian Discoveries
While in Paris in Jan, I discovered 5 new loves, some of which I packed home, and some remain fond memories to be re-experienced again.
Uber cool Nova Tunes 2.3 CD from where else but Colette. A trip along St. Honore where you can find Jo Malone, Princess Tam Tam along with the best fashion boutiques will not be complete without hanging out in artsy,...
The Look of Love
At a loss what to give that special someone this Valentine’s Day? Look no further; check out our Spring collection jewellery inspired by minimalist baroque available at Trixilini boutique.
Necklace, $219
Necklace: $199
Pendant: $119
Earrings: $129 — $139
Love or Purgatory?
A belated Gong Xi Fa Cai to all! I spent my Lunar New Year in Paris and just got back, still jet-lagged. Before you read on, be warned that this post is riddled with complaints; in fact, my first ‘whining’ piece (imagine the suppression:-)), so bear with me. To be frank, every trip to Paris unfailingly leaves me with jumbled sentiments. While the city is resplendently beautiful, the...
January 2011
4 posts
Poetic Gibberish?
Something short of a miracle happened recently. Few things I’d long forgotten about though treasured found their way into the light again. Most importantly, is a small collection of poems I’d written and edited relentlessly from eons past. “The Quiet Deepens” is my pick of the lot below. It’s restrained and rather implosive in The Ice Storm sort of way. On the subject...
Gimme' Reverie Bonbons!
It’s the season of sweet loving for Reverie, with just a month away from Valentine’s Day. We are giving away a cute jug of Reverie mango-apple bonbons for every purchase of Reverie jewellery in January and February!
Did we mention they are super yummy, not too sweet (reduced sugar) and incredibly addictive?
Only the cutest gift for our discerning...
1 tag
Heart Ya at FashBash
2011 is here and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it will bring alot more good luck and happiness. For a start, Reverie will be in the well-loved FashBash again next weekend on 15th and 16th Jan at Orchard Central. Make a date with us at Stall 45 near the fountain on the ground floor. Past seasons’ collections will be up to 40% off, with prices kicking in from $60 for earrings, and...
December 2010
2 posts
2 tags
The Art of Gifting
With festive bells jingling merrily away, you’d probably have given some gifts away with more to go. If you have been too busy gift-hunting for others, and not yourself, here are a couple more pretty little things you can deck on yourself. First, is the tribal style necklace with an unusual combination of crystals and beads, going at a steal of $128. For those with a taste for the finer...
3 tags
New Arrivals: The Inca Collection
Sorry for the long weeks of silence and lack of updates; the past weeks have been absolutely mental on many fronts with lots to execute and barely any time left to couch, do nothing. That said, I am pleased to present Reverie’s latest — The Inca collection ranging from $149 — $259. Available exclusively in Colette boutique in Forum Galleria.
...
November 2010
4 posts
A Golden Age
Hogging the limelight this party season are all things gold, fun and flirty. Here are recent popular pieces, almost all of which have been sold out. Selective re-makes are possible.
A bespoke piece from the luxe collection for a Libra lady.
A simple, stunning piece for work and play.
The...
Love at First Sniff
I love perfume. Smelling fabulous makes me feel as wonderful as a piece of unique jewellery or beautiful frock. To borrow a quip from Arthur Miller, “Can anyone remember love? It’s like trying to summon up the smell of roses in a cellar. You might see a rose, but never the perfume.” Here are the few rare loves that I had discovered along my journey of scents.
...
“A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future.”
– Coco Chanel (via designersocial)
Fancy Fair on 9th & 10th Nov
Swing by this Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am — 5pm to the Orchard Hotel Fancy Fair. Reverie will be showcasing new arrivals that have yet to hit the shelves, clearing old favourites, as well as presenting some affordable Christmas treats! Check our Facebook page for the table layout to know exactly where we will be located — Table 8 to the left of the Orchard Ballroom’s...
October 2010
5 posts
Winter Wonderland
An elegant interpretation of our Wonderland series made its way to Trixilini boutique recently, with pendants and necklaces starting from $139. Here’s a preview too of new earrings to be launched soon in Colette boutique. For those who can’t wait, make sure you swing by at The Fancy Fair in Orchard Hotel on Tuesday, 9th Nov and Wednesday, 10th Nov to catch a glimpse of few of these,...
Mainstream Wonders
With the year-end season on its way, I am counting down to the mega sales, especially for the few mainstream labels I have a weakness for, such as Massimo Dutti, A/X, All Dressed Up, Karen Millen and BCBG. No one does effortless chic with quality fabrics like Massimo Dutti, while BCBG really knows how to dress up the petite. Right now, I am trying to curb my lust for BCBG’s exquisitely...
2 tags
Ethnic Elasticity
Reverie’s first stretchable bracelets designed to complement the camel and ‘au naturel’ trend which is de rigueur these days. Made using ethnic beads from Japan, it took ages to get the right combination of metal, glass and resin to bring out the hues and textures. Available at friendly prices from only $80 onwards, one of the bracelets was snapped up even before I’d the...
A New Lease of Life
Miss M: Can you please do something with these flowers? I got this bracelet from Shangri-la, Tibet because I really like the flowers though I haven’t worn the bracelet!
The original sterling silver floral bracelet, which I deconstructed, and waited for inspiration to strike……
Some 5 weeks later, a draft design comes into being and...
Of Change and Cheese
September has been awash with opportunities, planning and endless designing. Lots to do, lots to mull, with barely any time left to rest or write! First off the list is, the Winter 2010 collection. It’s almost done, and nicely so. Those who visited me last week, had a foretaste of what’s to come :-) Most of you, though, will get to see them in their full glory on 9th and 10th November...
September 2010
8 posts
1 tag
Fashion Week: From Minimalism to 70s' Eroticism
Since last week, Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 has swept New York, London and Milan, and will be rounding off soon in Paris. The looks are multifarious with change being the name of the fashion game this season.
Monkey business above from Prada’s Spring 2011 show in Milan, as reviewed by Cathy Horyn for The NYT.
Featured...
Watch
2 tags
'Rev-ring' Up for F1
Charge up your frocks with bold Maya and Phoenix rings as the F1 Singapore Grand Prix hits town this week! Reverie’s rings have a knack for getting snapped up in a flash, so you really want to call Jasmine from Trixilini boutique at 6338 7060, before these acrylic beauties disappear onto someone else’s fingers!
L-R: Phoenix Ring at $99, and Maya Ring at $109....
Meet The Chain Gang
Variety is the spice of life, especially when it comes to all things beautiful. If I’d a boutique, say some 10 years down the road, I’d love to tantalise you with a variety of gorgeous goodies, from jewellery to bags to perfume to dresses, assuming I don’t hoard half of them for myself, so it makes some dollars and sense! Thus, even now, I’m happy to share other...
4 tags
Bittersweet
A fortnight ago, a few of my personal favourites were snapped up at Fash Bash, namely Eclipse, Starfish and Ia necklaces featured below. Frankly, at the moment they were sold, I was over the moon that others appreciated them too. Once back home, I then felt the pang of bittersweet loss.
Some...
3 tags
What's Your Slumber Style?
The notion of splurging on ‘inner beauty’ eluded me, until about a decade back when I got into the rhythm of pampering oneself, only because of how hard I was and am working. Since then, if I’ve only a day each to shop in Paris or Milan, I would zero in on beautifully sumptuous little things and truly distinctive fragrances. Here are some lingerie brands that are well-worth your...
Geek Chic
It being a special and personal day today, I wish to share some of the books and art that bring a sparkle to my life, beyond the world of bling-bling. Enjoy the visual and cerebral feast below!
Lugged this back from Holland: Modern Architecture Pop-Up featuring 3-d replicas of notable buildings from the 19th century to present day. Includes masterpieces from my favourite architects,...
August 2010
11 posts
3 tags
Wonderland Charms
Just as I was finishing up with the snowy Wonderland collection, I thought of designing something joyous, celebratory and endearing for my birthday this week, so out came this set of bracelets, available in Colette boutique. Inspired by one of the Colette ladies, it’s a creative fusion of our Como bracelets with charm earrings! Apparently, 3 bracelets have been snapped up by the second day....
3 tags
Chic for Less at FashBash
Up to 60% off samples and past seasons’ jewellery
*****
Stay Stylish with Reverie’s latest Summer & Fall collections at up to 25% off
*****
FIRST PEEKS of new, exciting limited edition rings and charm bracelets!
...
5 tags
What's in Wonderland?
Mystery, romance and more surprising delights from the Wonderland collection. Designing this series, in particular the necklaces, was an uphill ride. I was quite flummoxed by this entirely unfamiliar set of components which are worlds apart from what I have experienced. In the spirit of embracing diversity, I approached each necklace from a different angle. In the end, Wonder necklace, Key...
5 tags
Reverie F/W 2010: Wonderland
Reverie’s Wonderland collection for Fall-Winter 2010 conjures up images of whitewashed houses tinged with a sliver of copper against a background of falling flakes. Presenting two bracelets available in Colette boutique with more coming your way soon.
Burning with hope and passion beneath the snowy facade are the charms and pendants featured. These components are made from...
3 tags
2 tags
1 tag
Hawker Hedonism
Whenever I feel I have ODed on life’s costly indulgences, I turn to tasty hawker treats to assuage the guilt. Don’t get me wrong, I love my foie gras and the tranquillity that upmarket dining places provide. And, if I do cook, I whip up simple Italian, Japanese, Americian fare because Chinese stuff is just too tedious, not to mention, greasy. Still, I do concur with Leslie Tay from...
All Tuned Out
Five of my favourite albums over the last 5 years. For varying moods in varying cities. Enjoy the musical dégustation below.
Ears like Golden Bats
by My Teenage Stride
Frolickingly merry. I first discovered them in emusic.com
Fave track: To Live and Die in the Airport Lounge
Just Like Heaven: A Tribute to the Cure
compiled by American Laundromat Records
Inventive remixes by artistes like...
3 tags
A Piece of Paradise on Earth
I’m petrified of bugs, bats and all creepy crawlies, and yet only recently, I was in jungle paradise. In the depths of Begawan Giri in Ubud district in Bali, I was cocooned in one of Como Shambhala Estate’s tastefully luxurious retreat villas. With a sprawling patio overlooking the lush jungle, a jacuzzi pool, steam room and your own dedicated P.A.s, what’s there not to love?...
“Any shortcuts, he says, would harm the fabric’s “performance…If your suit...”
– Extracted from article by David Segal, NY Times Interactive. What’s insightful is how ‘Made In Italy’ these days simply means the garments are sewn in Italy, though the fabric comes from China. Give me Fabric from Italy anytime!!
Down to 1 Now
A quick update on which jewellery are moving fast in our on-going BLOG SPECIAL: A TOAST TO THE NATION! These styles are now down to 1 piece or pair. Pls check this post for further updates along the week.
***
EARRINGS:
Lamb
Brinjal-Melon
Happy Hour, and
Tea with the Queen.
BRACELET: Square
NECKLACES: Sophie pink, Tassel and Ia.
***
...