After lots of mixing and matching fun at Esprit Kids, Little Edison was a little exhausted. So, he took a break while I explore the women’s collection on the first level.

There are three main product lines here – Women Collection, Women Casual and edc by Esprit. I focused on the first two collections, which I think is more suitable for my age.

In my opinion, all the collections in Women Collection are perfect for work in an office environment, with elegant details, and at affordable prices. There is also a spectacular array of blouses, tops, pants, denims and shorts for weekend casual outings in Women Casual.

The first item that caught my eye is this wrap-over effect jersey dress in green. The material is soft and it provides great comfort and maximum freedom of movement. After I tried it on, I felt that maybe green doesn’t look good on me. If I wear this to work, my colleagues will start speculating that I’m expecting my #2.

Next, I tried on a belted black dress. This piece looks simple off the shelf, but when I put it on, I love it so much for its femininely fitted cut and a leather-look belt. Perfect for work or attending business lunch. In this picture, I was wearing a size “M” so it looks slightly loose at the sides. Then, I tried on an “S” and it looks so much fitter.

The next item that I picked is the beige business trousers paired with an all-over print stretch top. I seldom buy pants from international brands because most of the time, I need to send them for alteration as they are always too long for me. However, this piece caught me by surprise. I was wearing a size 32 (UK size 6) and it fits me perfectly! No alteration is needed at all!

This top has a loose, figure-skimming cut with an elasticated gathered waistband. I like the striking cut-away shoulders and retro print design. If you like this design, you can also try out the dress. And it’s exceptionally comfortable too!

I also tried the slim fit ¾ pants in stretch cotton. It is made of dense fabric with a soft handle and stretch for maximum comfort. White is always my favourite colour as I can pair it easily with any tops.

I also tried out on the denim. In this picture, I’m wearing a low-rise, extra slim leg ¾ cotton denim. It’s robust with a soft stretch and a gentle washed-out effect. This denim is extremely comfortable as it is made of 99% cotton.

Esprit also has a fantastic collection of shoes. I like their trendy wedges so much. My personal favourite is the denim wedges with a platform of approx. 3cm (top left in the picture). It is made of dark denim with a comfortable, genuine leather insole. The open-toe flat strappy sandals (bottom in the picture) is the perfect choice for weekend outing – especially if you’re going out with the kids or going on a long shopping trip.

If I had to choose a favourite among all the collections that I’ve tried on, I’d say that the cotton denim ¾ pants is my favourite. But the beige business trousers and the retro print top looked great too. And the black belted dress. Tough call.

At the end, both of us picked three sets of outfits each. These are all the collections that we brought home, and we were extremely satisfied with our shopping spree.

A big THANK YOU to ESPRIT for sponsoring our shopping spree. We also like to thank Pei Ling, our stylist, and Shumin for this extraordinary shopping experience at ESPRIT. We truly enjoyed ourselves!

Recently, we were invited to a sponsored shopping spree at Esprit. We were extremely delighted with the generous offer, and of course, we said “YES! Count us in!”

I’m sure all of you knows Esprit. It is an international youthful lifestyle brand offering smart, affordable luxury and bringing style to life, with product lines encompassing women’s wear, men’s wear, kid’s wear, edc youth as well as shoes and accessories.

Our shopping spree took place at Esprit Liat Towers. This flagship store has 12,000 sq ft of store space that is spread over two storeys. It’s our first visit to this store, and we were amazed with the extensive collection of the brand’s various lines, which include Women Collection, Women Casual, Men Casual, edc by Esprit, Accessories and Esprit Kids.

When it comes to children’s wear, I like bright colours, practical designs, comfortable and durable materials. Now, I have them all here at Esprit Kids! I chose a few items and outfits that caught my eye, and I got our boy to test them out. So, here they are!

This is my favourite outfit among all – green checked cotton Bermuda shorts with elastic waist, paired with a white cotton printed T-shirt and a blue cotton zip hoodie.

Coming up next is the tight straight leg bleached jeans, paired with a blue printed T-shirt and a dark blue jacket in soft denim for a more rugged look. Little Edison loves this one too!

He also tried on the blue cotton Bermuda shorts, yellow printed T-shirt and a red 68 cap. I can’t tell you how much he adores this red cap, because it makes him looks like “Little Bill” – his favourite cartoon character!

The blue Bermuda shorts proved to be a perfect match for this grey printed T-shirt too! All the Bermuda shorts come with elastic waist, so we can adjust accordingly as our kids grow and for maximum comfort.

After this shot, our boy started to lose patience with the numerous changing of outfits. So, I let him take a break while I took the pictures of the remaining designs that I’ve chosen. These are all my selections.

They are all so beautiful! Deciding which ones to pick is so difficult because I want them ALL!

Now, which outfit do you think looks best on Little Edison?

In my next post, I’ll share with you their women’s collections and you’ll see me modeling them. For the first time. So, please stay tuned!

Our last visit to Singapore Flyer, the world’s largest Giant Observation Wheel, was two years ago. Now, they have launched an even more exciting package – that is called the special Sky-Land-Sea adventure.

Package Introduction

This adventure package includes 1 Singapore Flight, 1 Singapore River Cruise and 1 cultural / heritage open-top bus tour. Now, you can enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of Singapore and beyond atop the 165m Singapore Flyer, relax in an open-top tour bus as it goes through our historical districts and lively city, as well as cruising down the romantic Singapore River.

This triple deal is available every weekend now from 5 May to 24 June. Each Sky-Land-Sea package, priced at $20.65 and $29.50 for kids (3-12) and adults respectively, includes entry to the Journey of Dreams Interactive Gallery – where you learn more about the Singapore Story and the Flyer through an interactive multimedia showcase. Now, you can book online and get a 10% discount!

Singapore River Cruise

Our adventure began with the Singapore River Cruise at 5pm. Personally, I find that this is the best time to start the cruise because it’s not too hot and the sky is not too dark.

The jetty and the river cruise

We boarded the boat at the jetty just short walk from the Singapore Flyer. It’s a modern boat, partly-covered and partly open-topped. Walking around is permitted, but there is no commentary by on-boat guide.

Our family photo on the boat. Hey, MBS is behind us!

The 30-minute cruise allows us to catch a glimpse of the life along the Singapore River and get a different perspective of the city from the river.

Tall buildings in the city as seen from the river

Cruising closer to the Marina Bay Sands

Various scenes along Singapore River

Journey of Dreams

This is the latest attraction at the Singapore Flyer. We were fascinated with the multimedia showcase that provides a deeper appreciation and understanding of the Singapore Story and our iconic Singapore Flyer.

The miniature Flyer and its landscape. Beautiful!

Another family photo. Love the lights!

Singapore Flyer

We boarded our flight at around 6:15pm. The weather was fantastic, and we truly enjoyed the best viewing experience and relished the magnificent spectacle of dynamic Singapore and beyond! As you may already know, the duration of the flight is 30 minutes.

A flight capsule is approaching!

The last and most exciting part of the adventure…

Open-Top Bus Tour

This is certainly the best part of the adventure. It’s also my first time experiencing such a “touristy” facility after living in this city for 12 years, and suddenly I felt like a tourist in a foreign land! 

We sat on the upper deck of this uniquely open-top double-decker bus; enjoying the wind in our hair as well as the spectacular view of our city’s major attractions. The route covers attractions such as Esplanade, Fullerton, Clarke Quay, Flyer, Marina Bay Sands, Suntec City and more. The fun and informative commentary by the bus guide is an added bonus for an even more enhancing experience.

View of MBS and Esplanade from the open-top tour bus

At the end of the bus tour, my hair was all messed-up by the wind, but it’s all worth it for all the fun that we had.

My Verdict

I find that the package is a pretty good deal. If you bought the 3 tickets separately, they would have cost you more than $50 per pax. Now, you can get them with just half the price and it’s only available till 24 June.

For adults, especially if you’ve not experienced the river cruise and open-top bus tour before, this is a great chance for you to feel like a tourist again. After the trip, I’m sure you’ll appreciate the beauty of our country even more. Singapore is really beautiful albeit the small land area, with almost 30% of it is reclaimed.

Needless to say, for the kids, they will definitely enjoy themselves with so much new experiences.

Special thanks to the beautiful ladies at Singapore Flyer for hosting us. We will definitely be back again!

Please visit www.singaporeflyer.com for more information.

Four years ago, I took these pictures at the playground of our apartment:

Four years later, I have this:

Honestly, I still can’t believe that he’s already FIVE years old. Two years down the road, he will begin his formal education in Primary 1.

It didn’t seem like such a long time ago that he was an infant with just two lower middle teeth. As I watch him growing up every day, I’m continually amazed at how wonderful a person he’s becoming.

Sure he has his quirks and monkey business that frustrate me to a point of madness sometimes, but who doesn’t have them. I’m just glad that he is a great kid on the whole and I’m truly blessed to have him in my life.

Drunken Prawns served with Herbal Soup, from Tung Lok Seafood.

The prawns are springy, fresh and succulent. The herbal soup is nice and tasty. This dish is always my favourite!

Project 365: My Daily Photo Journal. Shot using my iPhone Instagram Apps.