F1 Singapore Grand Prix

Every year since 2008, Singapore hosts the Grand Prix, the only night race on the F1 calendar. During the 3-day event, roads are closed, tourists fly in, parties are held and the whole nation generally gets into a frenzy because well, it's hard NOT to pay attention to it. 

The noise is deafening beyond words and the atmosphere is electrifying. Plus the race is set amidst the colors of the city skyline.

Red Bull and Mercedes? Couldn't tell... the cars were so fast they zoomed past in a fraction of a second.

And of course, dinner before at Gluttons Bay is a must.

Hoshino Coffee's pancakes

are the best way to pass a quiet afternoon by yourself. 

I've been so busy meeting up with friends and settling family matters that these few weeks literally flew by! 

I return to Paris next week and summer would have gone just like that. 

Lunch with Ralphie

My friend cooked lunch for me & another brought her dog along. 

Happy days are made of these :)

Snapshots of Singapore

Duxton hill //

Coffee at Group Therapy //

Delicious dim sum - fried carrot cake, char siew pastry, lotus leaf glutinous rice & many more //

Colorful tropical fruits //

Song Fa bak kut teh (pork rib soup) //

Yes, a Singaporean's heart is never too far from food and we are spoilt for choice here!

Wedding diary III - Attire

One thing I noticed about French weddings in general was the bride's simple approach & attitude towards the dress. It was not uncommon for a bride to wear Repettos and a loose slouchy dress, traipsing in the fields with her beau. I rather loved this attitude & while I enjoy seeing Singaporean brides with their huge princess-y elaborate gowns & grandiose ballrooms, I knew it was not what I wanted nor was it me. We just wanted everything to be simple & elegant. In fact, none of my 2 dresses had a single embellishment on them.

And instead of getting an elaborate updo, I chose to keep my hair natural. Some of my friends were worried I was being too slipshod haha.

Another thing I noticed about French weddings was the guests' attire. I have seen in Singapore, how some guests actually out-dress the bride at the dinner banquet, decked out in the sexiest gowns. I think that is pretty rude, seeing as it is the bride's day to shine.

My husband was amused & reassured me that no well-brought up French would think of usurping the bride's glory on her day by turning up in a long gown or a sexy dress. And it turned out to be true. We saw smart pantsuits, wrap dresses and sharp jackets; no one was there to see and be seen.

And with all the wedding stress, I was grateful that the dress I chose, a long simple column gown was not too simple after all :)