Greetings from New York everyone! 

It's only my fourth day in this dream city, but I already have so many great stories that I want to share with you. The crazy amount of activities that I do every day, during fashion week, makes me feel like I've been here for two weeks already. Show after show, party after party, and photoshoot after photoshoot. I have only 4 to 5 hours sleep every night. I think I lost 1kg within these 4 days. Apart from my dying feet that are being tortured in heels every day, I feel fantastic. Perhaps, the excitement, energy, opportunity, and satisfaction that New York brings, makes all the senses in my body run at their maximum capacity, without me realising it. When your dream becomes true, you won't want to go back to sleep. That's what my body is going through right now. 

New York Fashion Week is nothing without the killer outfits. I brought a little tropical paradise from Singapore to the Spring/ Summer fashion week in New York. You have seen it on my Instagram, but here are more up close photos of my decal long sleeve top and skorts from Tibaeg's Spring/ Summer 2015 collection. They are so comfortable and stylish. They make me look chic without trying too hard and those statement prints are to die for. 

Thank you so much SocietyA for partnering on this blog post! 

Thank you so much for reading! 

Photos: Evelyn Lee

::Outfit:

Tibaeg Decal top and skorts- Thanks to SocietyA- Quote "Crystal20" for 20% OFF

Sam Edelman booties (old)- Similar here and here

Play no more shy girl handbag

Alexander McQueen Sunglasses

Greetings from Dubai, everyone! 

I just landed in Dubai an hour ago and the first thing I did was to look for a Wifi Spot and to feel connected to the world again. Thanks to Emirates for the sweet treat while I'm in Dubai airport. They made my 4-hour transit become much more enjoyable. I have to say Emirates airline is still by far my favorite. Spacious legs room, delicious food, On air WiFi, great movie selections, and a lot more. 

Not long after we took off, cabin crew came to serve us dinner. I had a few bites as I wasn't hungry. After dinner, I washed my face, put on a hydrating mask (yes, those white masks), and fell asleep right away. By the time I woke up, we landed. A 7-hour flight felt like the 1-hour one. While waiting for my next flight at a cool cafe spot, I'm trying to utilize my 1-hour free WiFi to give you as many updates as I can. If you want to know where I'm heading to, please follow me on Instagram or Facebook. 

On a different note, loose tops and boyfriend jeans are my things nowadays when it comes to weekend dress-up. My hair doesn't look like this anymore and I won't be dressing so casual next week. But before the fashion madness begins, here is a cool and relaxing outfit which I think it's so appropriate to share it with you on Friday. 

Happy weekend loves. See you on the other side of the world! 

Thank you so much for reading!

Photos by: Evelyn Lee

::Outfit::

H&M coral silk blouse- Similar here (currently on sale)

Zara boyfriend jeans- Similar here

Charles & Keith orange sandals- Similar here

Tods D-Cube shopping bag

Coach sunglasses

Although many people know me as a strong, determined and no-nonsense type of girl, very few actually know I'm quite a soft- hearted and an emotional person from the inside. I got upset easily and took a long term to get over it in the past. I never like yelling at people or getting involved in any conflicts or dramas. I used to be bullied in high school, at work and cheated in life. Living alone in a foreign country for many years has taught me to be independent and strong to survive. I would hide my weakness and insecurity away from people and try to act that I was fine. I would never cry in front of people no matter how much I hurt. Living a life that way made me so tired and feel like giving up many times. 

Years later, I learned that feeling insecure and weak is fine, and I don't have to hide my emotions. The moment I started to let go, I began to enjoy my life, every bit of it. I have freedom to express myself, to do what I love, and to be the woman I want to be. I can be a business woman at day, a rock chic at night, and a preppy school girl once a while. But I'm pretty sure, a sweet looking girl like this, in a chiffon midi skirt, off-shoulder lace top with a floral crown on my head, is something that you have never seen before. You might find this off-shoulder lace dress that I wore as a top familiar from this blog post, but that's about all. 

What was the inspiration behind this fragile and dreamy outfit? I actually don't know. Perhaps the golden hour when the sun was about to set has evoked the femininity in me. I just wanted to show you the soft and emotional side of me. You happen to be one of the few lucky people who have seen it. 

What are your thoughts?

Thank you so much for reading!

Photos by: Evelyn Lee

::Outfit::

Lace off-shoulder dress- worn as top- Thanks to Princessa

Vintage chiffon midi skirt- Similar here and here

Aldo PVC pumps- Similar here. Currently obsessed with this one

Michael Kors watch

H&M Floral headband- Similar here

When I was twenty years old, I never paid any attention to my skin. The only thing I did was remove makeup and wash my face. No one talked to me about moisturizer, toner, or serum, please. I had no time for it.  When I passed the age of 25, I realized many wrinkles around my eyes, dryness around my cheeks, and premature aging skin, that's when I started taking skin care routine seriously. Now, at the age of 30, anti-aging is all I care about. 

You've probably seen me doing some DIY skincare routines at home (like this one), but the truth is, nothing beats a facial session at a professional beauty spa. They have all the right tools and the right skills to achieve the results that my homemade beauty remedies can't. That's why I was actually looking forward to trying out the "Vagheggi Delay Infinity Treatment" at Bejeweled Nails and Facial Boutique. They have two outlets, one at Tanjong Pagar that offers only mani-pedi services while the other newly opened boutique at Tai Seng offers a full range of beauty treats from manicure, facial services to eyelash extension. 

I dropped by their new branch last week to have my anti-aging facial done. It is a neat and clean shopfront, tastefully decorated with a creative products display, fanciful room divider, and an artistic picture of Audrey Hepburn in the waiting area. 

While having my drink served by the staff, on this unique sofa, I was introduced to a bunch of Italian skincare products (which will be applied to my face later) called Vagheggi Delay Infinity. 

Vagheggi Delay Infinity products are 100% made in Italy. They are best-known for delaying the skin aging process for women from age the 30s to 40s. They prevent an appearance of first wrinkles and other signs of skin aging, stimulate the collagen and maintain the skin elastin. At the same time, they rebuild and improve skin texture. There are many other benefits you can get from Vagheggi Delay Infinity. If you have been looking for these products in Singapore, you are in luck, because Bejeweled carries them in the store. Feel free to visit and have a look. Maybe, you can try the same treatment they gave me. 

The 90-minute facial treatment includes 18 steps in total. It starts with a Welcome and Relax treatment with lenitive essential oil. Then, Eye and Lip makeup removal, followed by Face cleansing with Delay Infinity Cleansing milk. Second cleanse with equilibrium phytogel. Exfoliation with micro peel. Light extraction. Eyebrow shaping. Cold compress using a paper mask and soothing lotion. Scalp and shoulder massage. 

This was the first half of the session. I'm getting tired just by typing all of these. I don't know how the beautician can manage to finish all of these routines. What did I love most about the first half of the treatment? It's when I looked at all of the stubborn blackheads and whiteheads that were completely removed. I always tried to remove them at home using all different types of masks. None of them worked. This is why it's always good to visit a beauty spa as often as you can.  

  

Moving on to the radio frequency treatment to tighten early signs of loose and sagging skin. It also helps to deeply penetrate Delay Infinity Flawless Face Ampoule into my skin.  

When all was done, it's time for masks. Not one, but three different types of masks pampered my face. A Delay Infinity Face Mask, an Equilibrium Lenitive Geomask, and lastly a Soft Mask. 

 It was hard not to fall asleep with this cooling mask on my face, in a dim lighted room while a saxophone music played softly in my ears. Life is so beautiful, isn't it?

If only we could wake up from our sleep and look like this everyday!   

I took these photos the next day when I woke up, applied only sunscreen on my face, mascara on my eyelashes and moisturizer on my lips. I have never felt so good about my skin recently. There are a few things that I've learned over the past few year. Skincare is like dieting, it takes a lot of time and effort. There is no shortcut to perfection. But trust me, it'll be all worth it. When you focus on a good skincare, you don't really need a lot of make up.  

I just chanced upon this quote from Coco Channel that I love so much: "Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it's up to you to merit the face you have at fifty". It's truly a wake-up call for me. I'm glad it's not too late for to start taking care of my skin. I hope it motivates you too. 

Before I end this blog post, here is a little treat for you:

You can get up 10% OFF for all Vagheggi skincare products AND can enjoy the 18 steps "Vagheggi Delay Infinity Treatment"  at only SG$98 (Usual price SG$268) only if you mention "CrystalPhuong" when you make an appointment. 

Don't forget to check out Bejeweled Nails and Facial Boutique website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates and promotions from them. 

If you are interseted in mani-pedi services, visit their Tanjong Pagar branch at: 

10 Anson Road #02-48

International Plaza Singapore 079903

Tel: 6222 2526

Operating hours: Mon- Fri: 11am- 8pm. Sat: 11am- 4.30pm. Closed on Sun & Ph

Otherwise, drop by their new outlet for a full range of beauty services:

30 Tai Seng Street #02-01, 

BreadTalk HQ, Singapore 534013

Tel: 6443 9789

Operating hours: Mon- Sun (including PH): 11.30am- 8pm

Thank you so much for reading! 

Disclaimer: This blog entry is proudly sponsored by Bejeweled Nails and Facial Boutique. Technical terms, information about the products and services are provided by the sponsor. Opinions are on my own. Feel free to contact me if you need further clarification.

Once in a while, there will be some things that I chance upon at random places that evoke many of my childhood memories. I've probably shared with you many times on this blog and it will never be an ending story. When you have everything, you wish for nothing and vice versa. I had so many wishes that I couldn't stop thinking about it in the daytime, I even brought them into my sleep.

I wished to have a big garden with a lot of flowers and butterflies behind my house so I could pretend to be a princess in the forest. I wished to have a beautiful walkway to my house as if it was a grand entrance to the castle. Then, when I got older, I wished one day I would walk down the aisle that is covered with thousands of flower petals, with the man of my life to enter a new chapter of our life.
It does seem like many things in my life starts with a road, doesn't it? In fact, if you think about it, our life is actually a road itself and we keep driving from one destination to another. Some don't even know where they are heading. Some people are lucky to have a smooth journey while others are struggling with it. Some people make a wrong turn and have to start all over again. Does this sound like a life journey we are in?

Most people are not lucky to be driving on a straight and perfect road. There will be big bumps, small bumps, left turns, right turns, and even road closures along the way. It's how we embrace it and enjoy our journey. The older I get, the more I learn a valuable lesson for myself: A dream road doesn't exist, you have to create one for yourself. Even if it does, it might be a very short one, just like the road that I happened to walk on last weekend. It was a really happy and refreshing moment for me to chance upon this dreamy road. I thought I should share it with you :)

Thank you so much for reading!

Photos by: Evelyn Lee Photography 

::Outfit::

Forever21 neon blazer- Similar here

Topshop chiffon top- Similar here and here

Chicwish forest print skirt

ZARA lace up sandals- Currently obsessed with this one

3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli handbag (medium)

Coach sunglasses