Hot Air Balloon Festival 2010

What a colourful day it must have been for the Hot Air Balloon Festival 2010 held in Putrajaya. Exactly what happened, sad to say, we don't know.

Spotted all these lovely pictures on Facebook this morning and it was unfortunate that we did not even know the festival took place last weekend! However, here are some pictures of the event, courtesy of Shermaine who had a great time enjoying herself that day.









What beautiful pictures to look at on a Monday afternoon, right?

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Too Hot To Handle by EUPHORIA Ministry of Sound & A Shopaholic's Den

Where haute couture meets the best of music all in one venue

EUPHORIA by Ministry of Sound presents “Too HOT 2 Handle”
Join us for a day of fashion, beauty and style at the trendiest club in town! Amidst the fantabulous shopping, get treated to sizzling performances, mini makeover workshops, awesome lucky draw prizes, best dressed prizes and more lined up for a marvelous girly day out!

Check out what we have in store for you:
Lucky draws
Goodie bags
Best Dressed Award - So be sure to dress up ladies!
Dance performances
Fashion shows
Special appearance by Shawn Lee
Stand a chance to won Jason Derulo’s albums and posters
And so much more!

That’s not all!

Ladies VIP Card
Flash your Ministry of Sound - EUPHORIA Ladies VIP Card at the entrance to enjoy excellent privileges!
Priority shopping - You get the 1st pick at everything!
Free flow of Beefeater cocktails
Complimentary manicure & pedicure
Complimentary eyelash extension
Complimentary hand and head massage
Exclusive discounts with participating vendors

Don’t own a Ministry of Sound - EUPHORIA Ladies VIP Card yet? Sign up for one now

Organizer & Sponsors
This event is brought to you by Ministry of Sound - EUPHORIA and our lovely hosts of sponsors:

CANON:- Official Camera, because we know how much you love to camwhore!
Warner Music Malaysia:- Official Music, bringing you the best of music with Jason Derulo’s goodies!
B.liv:- Official Skin Care, we just got to look fabulous, starting off with our skin!
Redken:- Official Hair Care, because it’s one of our very important asset, no?
Beefeater:- Official Beverage, what better way to shop than with a cocktail in hand?
Playstation:- Official Game Console, because we love shopping and gaming too!
Celebrity Fitness:- Official Fitness Center, keeping in shape, yes we must!
TruDtox:- Official Health Supplement, looking good and in good health is what’s important!
A Shopaholic’s Den:- Official Shopping Organizer, bringing you all your shopping needs under one roof!

With such a great host of sponsors and organizers, how can you miss out on this awesome fashion event ladies? See you there!

+ TERMS & CONDITIONS +
- This is a strictly 18+ event (by month)
- There is no entrance fee for this event

This event is brought to you by EUPHORIA by Ministry of Sound, with A Shopaholic’s Den as the Official Shopping Organizer

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BAND AID FOR HAITI - A Collaborative Effort Between 2Crank.com and Karyawan

2Crank.com the world’s latest online music portal in collaboration with Karyawan is organizing a charity event to raise funds for the reconstruction efforts in Haiti. The charity concert is scheduled for the 6th March 2010 at Laundry, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara from 2pm till late. This music event will host between 12-15 bands and/or artist from different background and genre performing a 20 minutes sets each.

All proceeds will be channeled through UNICEF and Mercy Malaysia as they are the beneficiaries for this fund raising efforts.

2Crank.com is an online music portal that offers music downloads for independent musicians from all around the world. Apart from providing this platform for musicians, we also promote these new independent musicians who are 2crank.com members through music events. This gives them the opportunity to gain experience and improve on their acts as well as interacting and reaching out to their audiences.

Hazmi Yaacob the Managing Director of 2Crank.com sees this as an excellent opportunity for music to be used to help others in need. Barely 5 months old, 2Crank.com has moved in leaps and bounds and has captured the interest of new and upcoming artist community from around the region.

Dato' Freddie Fernandez, President of Persatuan Karyawan Malaysia says that Karyawan also shares the same views that music can help to raise awareness and more importantly cuts across all borders. "Music has always been one of common interests that the world shares; therefore the Artists of Malaysia through Karyawan have decided to lend a hand to help those in need in this effort by 2Crank.com." says Dato' Freddie. He further added that this effort will also signal the start of a partnership between Karyawan and 2crank.com to promote new music.

Among the companies already committed to the cause are Bentley Music, Red Bull, Rip Curl, Ruumz.com, Nuffnang, Rentak Sejuta, Junk Magazine, Genting Berhad and Laundry Bar as venue sponsor.

Sponsorship is by supporting the bands and the artists. The contributions range from RM3, 000/- and above to support per performance of the band and/or artist. The more sponsors and supporters we have the more performances the bands and artist will provide at the event.

Among the names already confirmed are well known personalities and bands such as Maya Karin, Radhi O, Republic of Brickfields, Saturnine and introducing the great new bands from 2crank such as Johnny Comes Lately, Zul King, Cynosure, An Honest Mistake and many more.

Guests can also donate at the venue through the various collection points and be a part of this effort. Everyone is welcomed.

All contributions and sponsorships are to be made in favour of Persatuan Karyawan Malaysia, Maybank Acct: 5122-3133-8338. For more information on how your company or you can support this event call Izzy or Pauline at 03-7726-0077 or get on line to HaitiRelief@2crank.com or just log in to www.2crank.com and become a member.

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

TEMPERATURES RISE AT MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK
SLS AMG & E-Cabriolet Exclusive Market Debut for Bryant Park Season Finale

NEW YORK, NY – Despite snowy conditions for the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week this February 11-18, 2010, the Bryant Park tents are red hot with the New York debut of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and E-Class Cabriolet.



While not on sale until spring 2010 and a yearlong wait list, the 2011 SLS AMG is the most eagerly anticipated sports car to hit the international car market. Its first New York appearance is the runway shows in Bryant Park, a backdrop worthy of its status given the 60 plus designers showcasing their fall collections and more than 100,000 attendees expected to descend on the tents for this “fair well” season before the shows move to Lincoln Center in September.

















The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with its iconic gullwing doors and innovative technology draws design inspiration from the 1954 300 SL “Gullwing” first introduced at the New York Auto Show nearly 56 years ago. The SLS AMG is the first car developed from the ground up by AMG, Mercedes-Benz wholly owned performance car builders, and is available in nine distinct paint colors - ranging from the AMG Le Mans Red to AMG Monza Grey Magno to AMG Alubeam Silver, a new paintwork process used nowhere else in the world that lets paint shine like liquid metal.

The sporty interior of the SLS AMG features a central “aviation engineering” design theme and is reflected in the wing-shaped dashboard, the center console in the style of a jet’s operating console, and four air-vents reminiscent of aircraft engines. The sport seats are upholstered in hand-sewn, single-tone Designo leather with a choice of seven different color combinations including seat stitching and piping.

The SLS AMG engine is built on the overall AMG principle of "one man, one engine," where every single engine is handcrafted from start to finish by a single Master Mechanic at the high-tech plant in Alfalterbach, Germany. The SLS AMG 6.2-liter, front-mid V8 engine creates 563 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque propelling the super sports car from 0 to 60 mph in less than four seconds.

Innovative design at the tents is not limited to the SLS AMG, but also the 2011 E-Class Cabriolet, the newest Mercedes-Benz open top, two-door, four-passenger convertible that joins the highly successful 9th generation E-Class line of sedans, coupes and wagons.

In keeping with the motto "four seasons, four people," year-round usability was top priority for engineering the new E-Cabriolet. Features that ensure four season, open-top driving fun include the electric AIRCAP® wind deflector. This new system is deployed at the touch of a button, and greatly reduces wind turbulence inside the vehicle’s cabin while creating a pool of warm air around the occupants. AIRCAP® eliminates the installation procedure for conventional wind deflectors, retains accessibility to both rear seats, and doesn't spoil the clean lines of the Cabriolet's side profile image. Optional equipment includes the next-generation AIRSCARF® heating system integrated into the front seat backrests, which blows warm air from adjustable vents in the head restraints to warm the neck and shoulder area like an invisible scarf.

Comfortable travel with the roof closed is ensured by a sound-dampening soft-top, which comes standard and provides a high level of sound insulation. With the roof closed, the E-Class Cabriolet is one of the quietest interiors in its class. The roof can be opened or closed at the touch of a button within 20 seconds – and even while driving at speeds of up to 25 mph.

The new Cabriolet also offers the most extensive safety equipment package in this vehicle category with innovations one would expect from a Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Highlights include roll-over protection, reinforced A-pillars and B-pillars and seven standard airbags with the first Mercedes Cabriolet to feature headbags, which are housed in the door paneling.

“Beyond the fully redesigned exterior, the amount of new safety and lifestyle features in this four-seat convertible will provide enjoyment and peace of mind for those that love top down driving,” said Lisa Holladay, Manager, Brand Experience Marketing at Mercedes-Benz USA. “This convertible is the equivalent of having the perfect black dress that’s right for any occasion.”

The 2011 SLS AMG and the 2011 E-Class Cabriolet will be available at Mercedes-Benz dealerships nationwide in spring 2010. Pricing has not been released.

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Spring/Summer 2010 Couture Show Paris Fashion Week

Participating in Paris Fashion Week, the Spring/Summer 2010 Couture show of Lebanese designer Georges Chakra was held on January 25, 2010 in Paris, at L'École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts.

Drawing inspiration from nature's beauty, Chakra's collection treads the fine line between reality and fantasy, while staying true to the feminity of women.

A collection of forty three dresses was presented characterized by varying geometric lines, contemporary designs, contrasting hues combined with delicate necklines and asymmetrical cuts.



All shades reflect summer tonalities: flamboyant pink-orange of sunset, flashes of metallic blue, sparkling gold and silver and the eternal beauty of black and white, create unparalleled elegance and sophistication.

Textures came in an endless variety ranging from luscious layers of chiffon, tulle, organza, lace, to satin and silk embroidered with sequins, feathers, rhinestones and pearls. With its magical touch, this outstanding collection will undoubtedly leave in its wake a breath of sunshine and a gust of shimmering light.

Egyptian actress and well known pan-arab figure Youssra wearing a Chakra's dress, Egyptian director E'inas Al Daghidi, French actress Cyrielle Claire as well as a large audience of international press and VIPs gave the designer a well deserved standing ovation at the end of his show.

























Now tell us, which of these 13 designs tickle your fancy?

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The May Fair Strides Down The Runway as The Official Hotel of London Fashion Week

Last September was when the typical flurry of fashionable activity as the fashion world descends on London. At the centre of everything proudly stood the May Fair Hotel, who were delighted to announce their status as the official hotel of London Fashion Week for the second year running.




Located right in the centre of the Mayfair village, the May Fair Hotel was at the heart of London Fashion Week and the place to see and be seen. The hotel once again became the nerve centre of British style, where top designers held court with supermodels, fashion scribes and the all-important buyers who made sure the world are wearing the hottest British designers in the months that follow.




The May Fair Spa has crafted a number of express treatments to deal with LFW fatigue, in particular The Oxygen Revival Treatment; which will leave you feeling energised, glowing with vitality and supermodel-esq in no time.

The May Fair also offers The Hub, situated in Amba Restaurant. The Hub is located in the Amba restaurant, where members of the international fashion community were invited to enjoy refreshments and a bite to eat. Amba restaurant became a private sanctuary exclusively for Fashion Week guests between noon and 6pm daily.




During the LFW period, Charles Oak, General Manager of The May Fair Hotel said, “We are delighted to be working with the British Fashion Council as the official hotel of London Fashion Week for the second season running. The relationship and our position as the Official Hotel of London Fashion Week has changed perception from what people thought we were to what we really are - a young, fashionable and connected central London hotel.”




Commenting on the 25th anniversary of the BFC, Charles Oak, said: “London is unique in its style, but it is personality above all that differentiates our fabulous city. It is powerful and edgy, delicate and beautiful, striking, chic and cool. London can be dark as easily as it can embrace you, but most of all it is independent. London is its own place, it is not beholden to a set of rules or restrictions. It is this freedom and dynamic personality that translates into a unique creative energy and passion that is so evident in its fashions and style. Fashion is ultimately about personality so it has no better home than London.”

And while much of London Fashion Week was accessible only to professionals in the industry, the May Fair ensured that everyone had access to the LFW experience.

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What is Chinese New Year without Shopping?

Happy Friday everyone!!

It's that time of the year once again! Shopping malls are now so packed with people doing their Chinese New Year shopping that, we don't even dare to think about going there anymore until the festive period is over.

Just yesterday we wanted to head to 1 Utama just for fun but at the end of the day, it wasn't fun at all! In fact, it was so frustrating to spend 45minutes looking for a decent space to park and having found one, we returned after walking around to find that our car had been hit by someone :(

Therefore, stay clear of shopping at major shopping malls and turn your attention to shopping online! Online Shopping has become a major hit in Malaysia, compared to 3 years ago. We have thousands of online boutiques and hundreds of new ones coming up everyday. We're sure that, among these online boutiques we've have listed on our side panel, one or two may suit your fashion taste buds.



Not forgetting, 3 more bazaars will be taking place this coming weekend at a few neighborhoods. So check them out and get your shopping done there if you are looking to do some non-congested shopping!!

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Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better

My heart is all broken reading about dogs on Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better. Dogs being physically and mentally abused by their owners and random strangers. Dogs being thrown out to an Island to fend for their lives. Strays which didn't survive because rescue was too late. It is heart wrenching to know that we are more than a million in Malaysia and there's only 5% of us who are dedicating our hearts to be the voice and support for these animals who cant speak for themselves.

As I was reading the articles on MDDB, it is so unbelievable that humans can be so cruel to a certain extend. Being in the working world myself, I have encountered numerous people who tend to take advantage of any given situation, even if it means breaking the law, in order to be richer or a step up from where they used to be. We might not realise it but we are no better than the carnivorous animals in the jungle which feed on their own kind in order to survive. What a world we are born into.

Here, organizations such as MDDB (Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better), PAWS Malaysia and SPCA Malaysia are trying so hard to speak and protect our human companions and on the other hand, there are more of us trying to get rid of these animals because they are like pests to certain people. My heart is all out for the people who are trying to reach the world by making a point that humans have no rights to take animals for granted or to abuse them just because they have no home. They have feelings too and we don't get to feel it because they cant speak our language.



Dogs and other animals deserve to be loved. If you have a blog or some other way you can spread an awareness such as this, please do help to do so. I hope that Malaysians will open their eyes and be ONE, as all the media are bragging about, to help each other create a better world for us to live in.

This weekend Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better will be at Trift & Green Bazaar by A Shopaholic's Den located at 32 Square. Be there to support them!

by the committee of Fashion Republik

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Bloggers Night Out by Lust Magazine

Calling all Bloggers!!

This Friday, the 14th of August 09, Lust Magazine will be holding a Bloggers Night Out event at Envy Club located at Solaris Mont Kiara and they are inviting BLOGGERS from all corners of earth to come join them for this event, a preview night to Lust Magazine and 1 Model Search. They will be giving out Goodie Bags for the first 100 bloggers to arrive (don't be late!) and just to tease your eyes a little, they'll be having a fashion show and an appearance by a very, very cute make up consultation who..er.. will be revealed on that day! ;)



For further info, do contact Christine Lew from Lust Magazine at 012-348 9879.
ps : RSVP yourself.

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WAREHAUS SALE by Threadzoo This Weekend!

What's happening this weekend that you may have missed out on knowing?
Well, We know everyone loves a good sale, no matter the traveling distance. A sale is still a sale and that means cheap stuff!! So this weekend, be sure to drive your way to "The Mist" at Jalan Liku Bangsar because Threadzoo will be having their WAREHAUS SALE this Saturday from 11am to 6pm (no later than that).



Just so you know...We just got news that results were negative of H1N1 flu for The Threadzoo vendors who participated at Urbanscapes the other weekend. What a relief. We honestly thought that those people who purposely went to Urbanscapes even when they knew they had the flu were really inconsiderate, bearing in mind that the flu can be fatal.

So, carrying on. This time at WAREHAUS SALE, the organizers will be giving away free masks as a means of prevention from the H1N1 pandemic. So don't let the H1N1 scare deter you from satisfying your shopping needs. Other than that, they will also be giving out freebies of course!
In support of the SAY NO TO PLASTIC BAGS, shoppers are advised to bring their own shopping bags because if you rather not use your own, shoppers will be charged RM0.50 each! A testament to how serious they are about saving the environment! So please, do your part to make the world a better place.

Lastly, they are giving away RM50 shopping vouchers from Forever 21 (wohoOo) to patrons who shop for more than RM150 with proof of purchase. Now that's not something to be missed!

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Awesome Possum Bazaar this WEEKEND!

Due to the recent outbreak of A(H1N1), Awesome Possum Bazaar would like to make an announcement that they are taking necessary measures, within their capacity, to prevent the spreading of this infection. They will be distributing surgical masks on the day of the event, in support of a healthy and safe community. In spite of that, we recommend that if you are displaying symptoms or feeling unwell, please do stay home.

They look forward to this weekend none the less, and hope to see you there! :)

This weekend, what can you expect from Awesome Possum Bazaar??

Over 50 vendors will be there selling these stuff :

Men & Women Clothing
Funky statement t-shirts
Handbags
Shoes
Jewelries
Books
Pet Clothing
Swimwear
Tupperware
Housewares
Cupcakes, Cake & Cookies
Art & Craft
Pixel Art
Wall Stickers
Souvenirs
Caricature Artist
Indie Artist Albums
and even CARS!



So strap onto your seatbelts and drive your way over to our weekend's hottest event!

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KLue Urbanscapes Report

If you’ve been living under a rock, then you probably won’t know what KLue is.

But if you’re a true urbanite then you probably know what KLue is all about…You may or may not have visited their website and noticed how awesome their content is… there’s also a good chance you’d have heard or attended KLue’s massive Urbanscapes event held last year, an event that promotes urban creativity and individuality…You also probably would’ve been at KLPAC more recently (27 - 28/6/2009 to be exact) for this year’s edition of Urbanscapes. And what an event it was…

We’ve been to our fair share of events, bazaars, music fests, arts exhibitions, carnivals etc. in recent years that let’s just say, “didn’t live up to the hype” or rather didn’t have any hype at all.

But the Urbanscapes 2009 incorporated ALL of the above, and as with the preceding year, made it a major success.

This year’s Urbanscapes was made up of 9 major “areas”:

1) The X Lawn – A showcase of acts that included Pop Shuvit, Yuna, Telebury, Pesawat, Gerhana Ska Cinta and many others voted by Xfresh listeners.

2) The Box – An intimate acoustic performance setup with open mic sessions and other up and comin artistes.

3) The Cinescapes Stage – Stage plays, film screenings and musical performances in an indoor stage.

4) The Sunset Disco – The Sunset disco features performers from the wknd showcase incorporating Malaysian independent musicians. Twilight Action Girl among one of the few performers.

5) Exhibitions – Titled Urbanscraps, the exhibition featured works from various Malaysian art gurus.

6) Indicine – True to the pun in its name, Indicine (Independent Cinema we think) featured screening of short films from various filmmakers.

7) Street Performances – An outdoor setting featuring a host of theatre and music groups

8) TiC Zone – Tongue in Chic Zone. The name says it all. Unique clothes, accessories and much more from vendors selected by Tongue in Chic.

9) X Marketplace – Loads of vendors selling all sorts of stuff in themed sections.

Unfortunately we didn’t have much time and only managed to get sneak peeks of the different highlights of the day. We did however, spend most of our time at the X Marketplace and the Tongue in Chic area.










Our own personal highlights of the day?

- The crowd
- The music
- The creative displays by the vendors at the marketplace
- The very well laid out exhibition areas
- A superb Lamb Hot Dog
- The many friends we met there

Our review is in no way comprehensive enough, because calling the event a total success would probably be a slight understatement. Even Mother Nature decided to call off the rain when dark clouds started looming (However the heat earlier in the day was relentless). The jam going into the event area itself was an indication of how “happening” it actually was, and just being there actually made us feel “happening”!



So a big thumbs up and congratulations to KLue for pulling off Urbanscapes yet again this year!

They set the bar last year, and raised it a whole lot this time round.

by the committee of Fashion Republik

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