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CrystalPhuong.net is a Personal Style & Travel Blog based in Singapore, written by Crystal Phuong. The blog was nominated FOUR times in Top 10 Best Fashion Blogs in the annual Singapore Blog Award from 2012- 2015, voted as one of the Best Lifestyle Blogs in Singapore in 2013 by Hotelclub.com, and Best Travel Blogs in 2016 by Foodpanda.com. Crystal hopes to connect and inspire young women to lead a healthy and happy life. Be confident, be positive, and be kind.

2011 AT A GLANCE AND 2012 RESOLUTION


I know, it's super late, irrelevant topic and I'm super out-dated to write it as it's already the end of the second month of New Year now. I've been thinking of doing a Vlog about this entry to make it more interesting but I didn't have much time and because of that reason, it drags me 2 months to write it up. Anyway, since it's a must- have a topic, I can't run anywhere neither pretend to forget about it. So here I am, slowly recalling everything happened to me in 2011.

If you follow my blog long enough, you know I usually write "Planning & Prediction" post before every New Year. Last year, I predicted many things.  and to my surprise, many things did happen as I predicted. So this year, I'm predicting again, in the future I might quit my current job and open a Fortune Telling business. Lolz.

Let's take a look back at 2011 and see what I've achieved so far.

1. Career.

I thought it was a bad year for me, but turned out it was absolutely good beyond my expectation. There were some difficulties along the way, but no matter how difficult they were, I overcame those challenges. I also won 2 awards for my work performance last year. What can I say? 2011 was my super fruitful and productive year at work. 


2. Traveling
It was a fantastic traveling year beyond words. I went to Bintan (Indonesia) first time by choice, the second time by chance fully sponsored by Fashion TV channel. 


 Another fully sponsored trip to HongKong wonderland for 3 days 2 nights. That trip was epic because I was totally sunk in the huge shopping centers with so many clothes, bags, accessories... OMG! I really miss HongKong. Read my entries about HongKong trip 1, 2, 3


Me at MongKok street. 


 Night time at Lan Kwai Foong


and visited Victoria Peak! 

And amazingly enough, my dream holiday trip to the US came true. I've been always wondering when would I be able to put my first step on American land and at when I wasn't expecting the most, the boyfriend took me to his home to visit his family. I went to Arizona and Los Angeles with him.



There I was in beautiful Arizona. I was hoping to see snow for the first time but it wasn't cold enough even though it was -10 degree Celcius sometimes.

And he took me to Los Angeles, stayed in Beverly Hills for 3 days. That 3 short days made me keep thinking of moving to and living permanently in Los Angeles for good in the future. 


I was seriously overwhelmed by the friendly people, multi-culture, fun lifestyle, diversity there. 

 
Went to visit the beautiful Santa Monica Pier


and the paradise of shopping in Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive. LA weather was simply beautiful. 



Last year, traveling was fantastic. I'm blessed and grateful for each opportunity I have to travel to different parts of the world. Unfortunately, Bangkok trip didn't happen as planned but I'm gonna go there in a month time anyway. 

4. Friends & strangers. 
I worried too much last year. I didn't meet any bad people as I thought, in fact, I met all awesome people, friends, and even strangers are nice to me too, lolz. Hopefully this year, there will be more people coming along the way. 

5. Family. 
I have no other word besides WONDERFUL. July last year, my family welcomed a new member and I officially became an aunty. The way the baby laughs, baby smiles, the baby looks at things through his innocent eyes make everything simple, beautiful and happy. I love my nephew so much. Look at him!


 Look at his eyes! So adorable. 

The only thing I did when I went back hometown was to hug him and kiss on his chubby cheeks. It's so irresistible!

My last year birthday was also the most special birthday for me ever. I had a big birthday party with many friends, colleagues in a VIP Karaoke lounge. Most importantly, my parents were around to celebrate with me too. That's the biggest present for me as it has been so long time since they first celebrated my birthday when I was 6 years old. 22 years has gone for God's sake. 

 That's how my awesome 2011 went. Apart from all these major things, I also achieved many different awards, achievements throughout the entire year.  

1. Won the 1st runner up in Singapore Dance Fiesta with my partner and few other trophies in many international dance competitions. Looking back, dancing is still a part of my life and I can never live without it. I guess, even when I'm 70 years old, I will still dance or I will teach my grandchildren how to dance. 


and the 1st runner up for ShowDance in 24th Singapore International Ballroom Dancing Championship. 

2. After 5  years of blogging, my blog has been nominated and in the finalist for Best Shopping Blog & Best Mobile Blog of the annual Singapore Blog Award. I know, it sounds a little bit irrelevant to what I've been blogging daily but hey, it's still recognition, right?

3. OK! This is big news and I'm still so overwhelmed by it even though it has been 4 months since my first debut on a local TV drama series called: "Point of Entry" as an actress. You know, I love acting movies, love being in front of the camera. And I have a hope (am still hoping) to act in one big movie about dancing, about love, life etc...So when I first received an invitation to a casting for Ly (a character in Point of Entry), I was so excited. Even though Ly's life story isn't a fairy tale story as what I wanted but it was a very tough role to play: a Vietnamese girl with a very pity life. Anyway, if you haven't watched, here is your chance to watch and tell me what you think. 

Overall, last year was an interesting year for me. It was up and down, but I'm so grateful that things turned out well in the end. It's better than I expected. This year, I'll have a long list of things I'd like to achieve

My 2012 resolution!

Take your time to digest because I'm gonna bombard you with a long list :D.

1. Getting my Lasik surgery for my eyes. I can't express how much I hate wearing contact lens nowadays. It makes my eyes so dry and uncomfortable :(

2. Getting Invisalign and veneer done to have Hollywood smile :D. 

3. Getting married! OMG! This is the biggest task, not only 2012 resolution but also my entire life resolution, lolz. I've been being urged countless time by my parents about it.

4. Go to New York to celebrate New Year at Time Square or to Europe. 

5. Work hard to earn more money.

6. Online-shopping needs to be reduced :( I have been saying this like zillion times -_-

7. Making more dance costumes. 

8. Blog at least twice a week. 

9. Making 1 fashion tutorial video once a week. This is tough but I have no excuse not to do it since I already started my own fashion channel on Youtube, I gotta be more consistent.

10. Getting my driving license. Very soon

11. Taking a part-time fashion design course. I have no idea why lately I'm so obsessed with fashion, clothing, and styles. 

12. Be more patient, understanding, caring. 

13. Give me more time to....rest, pamper myself more.


That's all I could think of and those are the biggest things I need to achieve this year. What about you?
What are your new year resolutions and how much you have done to accomplish it?

Love,
Crystal
Crystal Phuong
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HOW TO MAKE A DANCE COSTUME?


OMG! I've just done an amazing job :D

Remember about my previous post, I talked about my passion where I'm gonna dance, film and make a dress? It's finally HERE! My first DIY (Do It Yourself) fashion tutorial which I will show you how to make a very beautiful and sexy dress from a very simple outfit.

It took me more than 3 weeks to finish every thing from cutting, sewing, filming and editing. If I could stay at home whole day and do this, it wouldn't take much that time i think. Anyway, looking at the final result, I'M EXTREMELY EXCITED!!!  Seriously! It's like a big thing ever to me. :D

So this is the first video I made, there are still many mistakes here and there but hope you guys enjoy watching it and do give me some feedbacks, love- hate comments or whatsoever.

For now, please watch the video:




You can leave any comment at the comment section below and don't forget to subscribe to my Youtube Channel for more DIY fashion updates.
Love,
Crystal
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LIVE LIFE WITH PASSION


Have you ever been into something so much that it absorbs your mind and time completely and you have no time for anything else? I am currently in that situation. It's also Love but not Boyfriend, Girlfriend Relationship- kind of Love. It's the Love you have for something, dream of doing things and feel satisfied after accomplishing it. Or we call it PASSION.

I have so many passions with me. Passion in dancing, in movie acting, in modeling, and now it comes to fashion, clothing. I love cutting a square piece of cloth into few small pieces and sew them all together, put on some crystals and accessories to it. And I call it a dress of Crystal. Looking at the final result always make me very happy and proud. But again, my problem is I don't have enough time to accomplish each and every passion of mine so I have to find the best way to do all them at once. 

And I found one method. Guess what it is?

Before telling you the answer, I'm gonna give you some hints through the photos below:


Swarovski Crystal- I can't express how much love I have for all these tiny sparkle stones. They never fail to put a smile on my face every time I look at them. Guess that's why my name is Crystal :)


Playing with some gold beads strings. You'll be amazed once I show you how this gold string could help you in transforming your outfit. Super gorgeous! 

Got a beautiful gold leotard from DiscountDanceSupply website. Totally in love <3. I've been looking for gold leotard in such the longest time ever. As you can see, I'm modifying it. :D

So you fail in finding what the best way for me to fulfill my passions all in one? ;) I'm telling you now.
The photos above are sneak peek from my latest video shoot: How to transform a normal leotard into a sexy dance costume. 

There you go! You'll be seeing me filming myself, making the dress and dancing a short routine for demonstration. I'm doing exactly what I love to do: actress, fashion stylist & a dancer at the same time. :D

How about you? Have you found your own passion yet? Don't forget finding yourself a true passion and pursuing it because Passion always makes your life more meaningful and interesting. 

Crystal Phuong
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