Moving Out Sale!

Classics anytime! Was $89. Now $69!

Oct happenings-Moving Out Sale!

Moving Out Sale! Classic Vintage Dress

The Sabrina silk dress. Perfect for coming parties. Made from pure silk and pearl sash that I handcarry back from Melbourne. Was $299. Now 80% off! Quick get them before they are gone.

Moving Out Sale!

Vintage grey lace skirt. Grey is the new black this Fall. A lovely neutral perfect with office shirt. Was $238. Now 40% off!

Moving Out Sale! Operation hours extended!

For the Moving Out Sale, we will be extending our operation hours for your shopping pleasure. If you always liked our designs, dont miss this chance to get them at a good price. Perfect for Christmas gifts too!

Wed to Fri 12-730pm. Sat 2-630pm. Or give us a ring/sms 97486717 when you like to come. We are open when you are free

Moving Out Sale! -Only 3 weeks

Flora Belle Lace Halter Cheongsam. Prefect for Shanghai Night D&D. Was $389. Now 50% off! Only S.

Moving Out Sale!

This showcase piece appeared in numerous magazines and on the cover of The Star Fashion Paper, one of the major Malaysia papers. Phoenix Boudoir Top. Was $258. Only 1 M left. Now 40% off. Luxe Satin Skirt. In peach and champagne gold. Was $170. Now $59! while stocks last.

Black Dress for the Boardroom-Best seller!

The black dress that will take you anywhere. Pair it with fuchsia shoes for ultimate impact. $285 only.

Moving Out Sale!

40% onwards for OFF PAST SEASON COLLECTION & MING PINK COLLECTION. Get the best pieces now! While stocks last!

Wrap Top $219. Skirt $158. Prices before 40% discount.

Swarovski studded bustier top. Was $199. Now $99.

Pants that perk up your butt instantly

Jacket $229. Pants $199.







Lace cape in midnight black $189

Lace cape in vintage grey $189.

Many local ladies have ample thighs and small waists so our pants are just cut for that. Plus it has a flattering fit with lace accents. Luxurious and stylish for work.

Plus it is so versatile you can match with so many stuff. Like our short jacket with blousson sleeves. And our lace capes that come in midnight black and vintage grey! And whole load of other stuff

Shanghai Diva Weekend 1-3 October @ Red Dot

Dont miss our divalicious offers for this weekend only!

Also check out our latest collection of work pants and jackets with lace inserts, houndstooth tweed tops, delicate lace skirts sewn with organza, and chiffon tops with subtle lace detailing, that spells sophistication and DECADENCE at work and party. :)

Opening hours
1 Oct Fri - 12-730pm
2-3 Oct Sat and Sun- 1-630pm
See you!

Beansprouts!

Last Sat, G had a family gathering which I couldnt attend as I was stationed at Parco. After his gathering he came to my house which was about 11pm. I was really hungry and he saw a plate of fried koay teow which my mum had bought earlier and had already turned cold..and asked me if I wanted to eat it and he would heat it up for me.

Being a fussy eater, I said I didnt want it as there are many beansprouts. And I really dislike beansprouts in my dish. After that I went to the washroom. And when I came back, I saw G picking out the beansprouts from the koay teow one by one with his chopsticks. And that really melted my heart. No fancy flowers, no posh restaurants, no honeyed words. Just the simple honest act of him picking out the beansprouts one by one showed his patience and meticulous towards his fussy gf. And after that, he fried an omelette to wrap the koay teow and squeezed it with lime. I thought what a creative way of re-cooking leftovers! Was yummy! :)

Mooncake Festival

Today is Mooncake Festival. I actually had an evening meeting which I am relunctant to go. I belong to the school of old romance. As I think it is the day which I should reserve to spend time with my loved ones. And the happiest thing today is when I reached home to find my newphew waiting for me till 10 to bring him out for a stroll with the lanterns. Little Bubu is 2 years old and seeing his face lit up under the moon when he was trying to hold 2 lanterns makes me contented.

Style

I think my taste and fashion sense have changed dramatically over the years. While I still go weak in the knees for "kawaii" and pink, I think twice about wearing them or using them. Perhaps it has got to do with knowing my mentor Thomas and my change in lifestyle as well as just celebrating my 30th birthday. Girly has become "feminine" for me, and while I strive to look "sweet" in my 20s, I like to look "stylish and sophisticated" now. And here are my thoughts which I have collected on looking Stylish.

1. Invest in good shoes
Thomas Wee once told me the first thing he looks at when a customer steps in is her shoes. There are many times in the past I have in a moment of folly bought a pair of fashion shoes thinking they are cheap but in the end only wear them once as they hurt so badly (most cheap shoes are made of pigskin that suffocate your feet or the general shape is not ergonomic).

Recently I invested on 3 pairs of shoes on my birthday from the Tangs Designer Department but I wear them so often as they matched with all my pieces that the price per use dwindles. 1 navy blue ballet flats and 3 classic shoes in black, silver and shocking pink. And everytime I wear them I receive compliments. :)

2. Invest in good underwear
Good luxurious underwear which provide the right support can make a lady feel happy and desirable the whole day. Throw away discoloured or out of shape underwear. I recommend Wacoal or Marks and Spencer for basics. Wacoal's tummy tuckers make your tummy disappear under a fitting dress with no VPL. Many times I realise females wear the wrong bra and this leads to having a "squashed" bust or "fats" spilling from the sides. Every lady is born with assets so take care of them well.

3. Get a bag that suits you and not because it is branded
Many times I saw a lady walk in with a branded bag (that I know cost a bomb if it's genuine) only to display a really stingy and ill bred personality. You will rather someone tell you you have a stylish bag rather than you have an expensive bag.
My boyfriend bought me an Armani bag recently for my birthday. I saw it on the shelf and fell in love with it immediately. It is not very expensive but I really love it because of its navy blue patent finish and the shape of the bag. And it is limited which means I wont sit in a cafe and see the lady next to me using it.
When you want to buy a bag, ask yourself where you can use it, and if it's suitable for your image, the workmanship and are you buying it because of the logo or you really like the design

4. Your watch reflects your personality
A watch speaks volume about your personality. 10 years ago, I want a casio baby G. 5 years ago, I like CK. Now I wear a Balmain with steel bracelet. I like the arabesque motifs on the clock face. And next I will like a Longines or Ebel. This applies to men too so which explains why I like to buy watches for G.

5. Be adventurous with colour
While black is a safe colour, life will be so boring if there is only black and white. Wearing a dash of purple, hot pink or orange(not all at once pls!) brightens you up and adds a surprise element. For example you can pair an all black ensemble with bright pink shoes. Or wear a peach chiffon top with white pants. Wear a red dress with gold shoes. Life is too short to be safe.

6. Sexy and slutty is a thin line of difference
Sexy is revealing a hint of flesh and leaving much to the imagination. Slutty is revealing all at one go. If you have a revealing top, pair it with a modest bottom. And if you like to reveal your legs, pair it with a turtle neck or crisp shirt. Wear a corset with jacket and pants, pair a see through chiffon top with knee length pencil skirt or pants. It is not fun if you can see everything.

7. Love and pamper your body
Most importantly, love your body. Accept the strengths and weaknesses. Give yourself scrubs and regular massages. Drink enough water, eat vitamins and exercise adequately. Take an effort to "manage your body." Surround yourself with positive and energised people.
I grew up with my mum who thinks saving and giving all to your family is noble and up till now she doesnt spend a single cent on cosmetics and skincare not to mention spa. This is probably right then. But now women lead highly stressful lives and if you dont spend on taking good care of yourself, how can you have the confidence and energy to love others around you?
Only when you are happy, healthy and confident, do you exude radiance that makes others envious.

Ming Collection on www.fuchsialane.com

Check out our website for our blue and white inspired Ming collection! You can find jackets with beautifully cut shoulders and subtle Peranakan embroidery, pants that flatter our Asian figure, embroidered silk corset, shangtung silk wardrobe basics accentuated with our delightful and sexy obi belts. Prices start from friendly $89 to $389 for this collection.

More in store @ Red Dot (open every friday 12-7pm, first weekend of the month) and Parco, Millenia Walk P2-30D (12-930pm).

Garden of Eden Gown worn to Prestige Ball

My customer Alethea who wore our gown to the high profile Prestige Ball at Ritz Carlton hotel. She look so ethereal in it.

The gown has a super low neckline and is draped at the side with a waist high slit and sewn with cascading flowers. V romantic and sexy. And Alethea has super long legs to show off!

Open on 10 Sept 1-630pm!

Fuchsia Lane @ Red Dot remains open from 1-630pm this friday 10 Sept during the Hari Raya holiday. See you!

Making of Garden of Eden Gown (part 1)

I designed a gown for my customer Alethea who is attending the Prestige Ball-one of the most important events for the rich and famous. She is also my regular customer who modelled my Ming collection :) Before she sends me her pretty photos, I will revealed the making of the gown in episodes. Cant wait!

We spent 4 days sewing on the individual flowers onto the bodice. One by One. I pinned the flowers on myself which took almost a day! I wanted to create the feeling of a Garden of Eden Goddess.

Look at how close the flowers are on the bodice. And how they seem to be real with beads sewn onto them.

Birthday Meal

While most people spend birthdays in restaurants, G will usually be the chef on special occasions cos he enjoys cooking for me :)
On my special day, he came right after I woke up with ingredients bought from the supermarket ready to cook a sumptuous lunch. What luxury! It is like room service with breakfast served when you open your eyes. And I remember the first meal he ever cooked for me was on the beach with many envious pedestrians :)))

G marinating the chicken fillet!

Freshly peeled and cut tomatoes

G peels the prawns and chop the squids. I can never get such equally cut pieces.

G slicing my favourite sashimi

G scrubs the clams squeaky clean. Love them!

Seafood soup in the making

Almost there..

Dont they look yummy? You never get such generous serving in the restaurant.

And black chicken chop with spaghetti. The chicken was heavenly! soft and tender with the right "marination", albeit missing some black pepper sauce.

my tiny strawberry birthday cake because I dont really fancy cakes. SO enough to just make a wish - or many wishes to be honest.

Shanghai Jasmine in Plum!

I could not resist to take a snap of Christina who looks so glorious in our Shanghai Jasmine lace dress in plum colour. She is really a sweetie pie and looks so "yummylicious" in all our creations. She has a loving bf too who bought this dress for her. :)



$389. Comes in other laces too like black over nude, romantic pink, purple and divine red and black. Check them out at our fashion suite and brand corner at Parco, Millenia Walk P2-30D

Laughing Buddha Tote!

Our customer Andre who is a French artist. She loves the Laughing Buddha Tote bag so much that she came back a week later to get another tote in Flying Fairies as a gift for her sis-in law. Our tote bags are fully lined with black durable duchess satin fabric and comes with an internal pocket. She is carrying a laptop inside. Usual $65. Now $59 only.

We are only left with 1 more Buddha tote and Ancient Dragon tote.

Aug Happenings! -Visit our brand corner @ Parco!

SCAMMER! Beware

Today i received phonecalls from my bf's friends who called me to ask if my bf was in London and got mugged. Turn out his facebook, hotmail and gmail was hacked by malicious scammer and this villian has been sending out mass email to his friends to say G was mugged and needed money! We share some documents online. So I am not sure how malicious the spread will be. Oh my gosh.. so beware everyone.

And DONT EVEN reply if Gmail asked you to verify your password suddenly that's how he hit the jackpot.

Jakarta

I went to Jakarta with my master tailor Dajie to look for craftsmen. Jakarta is the land where you can find the super rich and super poor. The difference is vast. The roads are always jammed with cars so traffic jam cultivates people patience. You can see their "three wheel" vehicle riding along luxurious cars and one whole family of 3 riding precariously on a small motor bike. And along the roads WHILE you are stuck in the serious traffic, you can see people trying to make a living by selling you things outside your windscreens from magazines to inflatable toys!

I like the food but a pity almost everything is in Malay and so I do not know what to order except based on 6th sense or food sense. It seems rice is really a staple because even KFC serves rice with their fried chicky. Interesting! Our hosts were friendly and showed us craftsmen who have started beading and embroidering since they were young. In fact, they have schools for that and their whole nation embodies craftsmanship. They can spend 1 whole month just beading for a gown.
Their glitzy and towering shopping malls are filled with world class brands that did not even open in Singapore and make ION Orchard look small in comparison. So you can imagine how important the Indonesia market is to these superbrands. And the best part I like is going to HARVEY NICHOLS which is a famous retailer from UK and stocks the best designer brands. Eye opener for my master tailor -and I bought an Armani pants at her persuasion. I be back again.

Concentrating on sewing the laces and beads. The beader is only 22 yrs old and he can be sewing this for 1 month.

The streets are filled with 3 wheeled vehicles that drives notoriously



Man pushing cart and selling food along the road

artist sculpture inside mall.

food street inside shopping mall-Grand Indonesia



KFC chicky is served with rice wrapped in paper.

KFC rice!Actually is not bad



This is yummy although we didnt know what we ordered till it arrives.


One of my favourite drinks- Bottled teh only in Jakarta.