ASIA STYLE COLLECTION 2013 - Runway & Behing The Scenes

Hey everyone! I hope you guys are doing aright. 

School for me is really tough right now, 

its submission week so I am always busy with assignments and projects :(

However, I've finally found time to talk about one of the most memorable experience in my life.

The Asia Style Collection 2013

I am certain that you guys have already known that a few of us Gushers were selected to walk for The Asia Style Collection last Saturday!! (can't believe that its already over)

So here's how it went folks!

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5:00PM 

It was awesome that we only had to report to Singapore Expo at 5PM! Usually from my experience, models would have to report real early in the morning to get our hair and make up done. So I was really pleased that I had time to rest between The New Paper New Face2013 auditions and the big show itself. In fact, Fai and I were about half an hour early so managed to grab a bite^^

Korea, Japan and Singapore were all separated into different sections. Unless you're a huge star like 2NE1 or Lena Fujii or Girls' Generation, you get your own individual room. So we Gushers had to share ours with the professional runway models. And I tell you, that was intimidating!! They were all so tall and gorgeous. There were male models too and Naomi couldn't stop telling us about her eye candy. hahahaha (sorry babe, i just had to)

Some behind the scenes shots:)

Asyiha and I all ready to get our hair and make up done!! 

(I kinda like how I look without make up here. hehehe)

Once again, the styling director was from Unilever. Just to refresh your memory, Unilever was the company that approached me to fly to NYC for the Sunsilk Style Studio trip! I have never met him before but he could recognize me cause of the pictures that came out for the Sunsilk ad. In fact, he told me that my face is all over in Thailand for Sunsilk!!!! hahaha. I wonder how true is that but it definitely made me smile knowing about it:)

Well, anyway, this time they got Toni&Guy to do our hairs. Check it out!

I'm wearing shades cause I looked really tired. hahaha

Well, here's the end product of my hair!!!

I'm glad I got curls pinned to the side like that. 

Really does reflect my personality and goes well with my outfit which you will see later on ;)

I LOVE TRICIA'S BUN THOUGH!!!!

Its so perfect *.*

Pretty Ms Ams getting make up done!

After about only 1.5 hours, we were all finally set and ready! 

Time to hopefully grab a picture with the stars and practice for the big show.

With Daniel, the lovely man from Mediacorp who picked us for the show :)

And not forgetting Sharon Au who talked to us about it and got us really excited!!

While waiting for 2NE1's press conference, look at what we found!!

LENA FUJII'S DRESSING ROOM!!!!!!!!

A pity we didn't manage to see her in person. But i think i kinda saw her leave her room while everyone else was too engross with 2NE1's interview.

Behind the scenes picture of Girls' Generation. We were actually just about 2metres away from them backstage right before their closing show!!!!!! I couldn't tell it was them at first cause honestly all of the Korean models looked alike and were all TOO GORGEOUS! I never wanted to be Korean so much in my life okay! HAHAHAHA

But anyway, they were so caught up with how tall and stunning the Singapore's caucasian models were to even look at us :( HAHA but it was okay, they were super cute about it. 

I remember one of them (sorry, i don't know who cause like i said, they all looked alike to me, and it was really dark backstage) tapping on another girl's shoulder really anxiously trying to get her band mate to check the models out. 

Sorry guys, but we didn't manage to take pics with the stars, we weren't exactly allowed :x

But even if we were, I think I would have been too shy to ask for a pic. hahaha

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Linda was there too!! She was walking as a designer. Really loved her segment!!! All of us Gushers wished we could walk for it too actually. HAHAHA

About 9:15pm, it was time to get dressed in our outfits and here's mine!!!!

I love that preppy peter pan collar and obviously I LOVE THE COLOR!!! hehehehe

I had a shock with how much it costs though. hahaha, can you guess how much it is?

Made me take good care of it even more. LOL.

And we were all ready!!! 

Time to rock the runway with Issac Dang who sang beautifully during our segment!

The Singapore team waiting for our turn backstage! 

Can't see where I am right? hahaha the models were way too tall. 

And yup thats the gorgeous Sheila Sim standing next to Naomi!!!! She's just amazing as a model and as a person. She's super humble!!! Shine told me that she overheard us saying that we were so short compared to the models and she went "Hey don't say that" with a smile. So nice :)

After the runway!! with Issac Dang :)

And finally a pic with the beautiful Sheila Sim!!! ARGHH!!! starstruck! 

AND A BIG THANK YOU TO MARCUS!!!

Couldn't have done it without our super supportive Creative Director of the entire show!

So thank you GushCloud for another wonderful opportunity to work with Mediacorp and all of the Korean and Japanese acts!! For all of you who came for the show, thank you!! 

Also, thank you to all the other bloggers like Tyler, Shanice, Eric and many more for coming down to support us too!!! Hearing you guys scream your lungs out for us as we walked the runway was really heartwarming:):)

GO #TEAMGUSHCLOUD <3 <3 <3 

xoxo

The New Paper New Face 2013 close doors auditions X Adverts- TWP & RBC

Hello everybody!

I haven't been blogging as much as I used to cause I have been super busy with rehearsals for the Asia Style Collection! Everything is over now and I feel so much more relaxed. Though I had such a great experience and fun yesterday, it was really tiring and hectic. 

Before the big show, I got up early in the morning and headed for The New Paper New Face 2013 auditions! Nope guys, i wasn't auditioning. hahaha. I am an alumni of TNF if you weren't aware. I joined the competition last year and made it to the finals^^ The annual competition is back again and I went down for the closed doors auditions to help the team out:)

L to R: Brenda, Syirin(second runner-up), Audrey and I!

So happy to finally get to see my New Face girlies again!! 

I missed out on the first two meetings cause of my tight schedule :( 

So i made it a point to make it for the final one before we become old faces. hehehe

Pretty Hosin :)

And the contestants that turned up this year?? Well, there were A LOT of familiar faces! LOADS of ex-IJ girls. hehehe. Ferlin, Asyiha, Belle and Jamie turned up to audition too.

Everyone was so pretty!!! The kind of girl they're looking for this year is pretty obvious. hahaha

Well, congrats to everyone who made it to Top25! Can't wait to see who's going to the finals.

ASYIHA AMS! I AM ROOTING FOR YOUUUUU!!!!! GO! GO! GO!

Say goodbye to us!! We are now "old-faces" :( boooooooo!!!

L to R: Sharin(winner), Brenda, Leah(Ms SG), Auds, Syirin(second runner-up), me, Hosin, Kylie(first runner-up) and Mandy(face of Guardian)

We felt super sad when we watched the new girls take over our places posing beside the Subaru car.

So we went over and strut our stuffs too! hehehehe

New Face 2012 batch is the BEST batch without a doubt. And i don't ever want to experience the whole journey with anyone else but these girls. There is definitely a strong bond between us and everyone's just really genuine, humble, nice and REALLY FUNNY! See you girls real soon! <3

That's how my morning went!!! I headed back to Fai's and took a real nice 3 hours nap and it was time for the Asia Style Collection show!! More on that in my next post ;)

Till then, take care! Heard the haze will come back again soon.

XOXO

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#FreeYourYou {SHINE2013}

SHINE Bright Like A Diamond

I have always loved people who have strong beliefs, 
and stand up for what they believe in.

But more importantly, I admire those who would take a step further and act on them.

Therefore, I am proud to announce that I would be given an opportunity at SHINE Youth Festival this year to share my causes and hopefully influence more of you to make a difference in our society together. 

SHINE Youth Festival is happening from 29^th June to 28^th July!

Organized by the National Youth Council (NYC), SHINE Youth Festival is where youths’ voices are heard and respected. We all have the ability to influence and make a difference to our communities and lives. 

Let’s face it. There is something that all of us are dying to share with the world. Be it a cause you want to start, or a change that we haven’t gotten a chance to do so yet.

For me, it has always been “appreciating what you already have” and “offering more to those who are in need”.
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MY STORY

I was raised in a family where I was constantly reminded to appreciate what I have instead of yearning for more. Financially, my family belonged to the middle class, but fell into the category where we could apply for school financial assistance. My dad worked two jobs and I hardly got to see him due to the different schedules we had. We never had the chance to go out for family outings or even have a simple dinner together.  This obviously meant that there were no vacations and no special privileges as a child.

A very rare family picture taken earlier this Chinese New Year.

Naturally, I would get jealous when my friends started telling me about how their trip to Bali or Hong Kong went. But my mom would always say "If you can't afford it, forget it. At least you have a roof above your head." 

My very modest mummy who've always been my shoulder of strength and support

Also, I remember how my school used to tell us to "Be empathetic to others instead of just being sympathetic." Donating money to those in need is right as they could put that money to good use, such as buying their daily necessities. But honestly, if a tragedy were to struck a neighboring country, how many of us would be willing to fly over and actually lend a helping hand? How many of us would just lie back on our comfy beds and simply donate our money, thinking that we are already helping others in need. It makes a lot of difference when you actually put yourself in another person's shoe and act on your believes.

My school's moto that I hold so dearly to my heart, up till today.
"Simple in Virtue, Steadfast in Duty"

These two messages have always been ringing in my ear and it has definitely shaped me into who I am today. They will be my pledges for SHINE 2013 #FreeYourYou Festival.

I am proud to say that I’d be at SHINE Youth Festival at *SCAPE this 29^th June, together with Naomi Neo, Xavier Ong, Lydia Izzati, DJ BoyThunder and Ridhwan Azman,
whom I’m sure you’d recognize!
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Be there to catch the opening act by Samantha Rui with us!
She does really awesome Youtube covers!!!

Jack & Rai will be performing LIVE!
Starting off as solo acoustic musicians more than a decade ago, Jack & Rai came together in 2002 to form an acoustic duo. Their easy-going nature will certainly make your feel at ease watching them!

As well as The Sam Willows!

The Sam Willows are made up of siblings Benjamin and Narelle Kheng and their friends Jon Chua and Sandra Riley Tang, They burst onto the Singapore music scene in May 2012 with their luscious harmonies which created a solid buzz across the country.

Apart from all these amazing acts, expect to catch creativity at Operation Smile Carnival on 21st July, 10am to 6pm @ *SCAPE. They will be showcasing a talent time show and the Best Smile Pageant all put together by ASLC and student volunteers.

Also, they will be giving out awards to outstanding youth role models at the Stars of SHINE annual awards. Its a way to celebrate youths with inspirational life stories and those that has made exemplary contributions to the communities. 

You can be a part of this by voting for your role models!!!^^

(The ceremony will be held at the closing of the festival and voting will start from 20^th June onwards)
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For more information regarding this event, check out SHINE Youth Festival's Facebook Page here!!!

So Pledge to SHINE today, and watch this space again for the Stars of SHINE voting page!

Remember to join me and start pledging!!! Hashtag #FreeYourYou.
Can't wait to see you there :)

xoxo!!!