Behind the scene of J Spring Fashion Show promo video shoot on the world's tallest double-decker SkyBridge

Just a few month ago, ‘Jessica Minh Anh made history on England’s iconic Tower Bridge 44 metres above the river Thames’ – Drapers magazine, United Kingdom - when she became the first ever fashion show organiser to turn the famous bridge into a glamorous 62 metre long catwalk. The show was covered in the press of 15 countries and showcased the latest collections from designers in 5 continents. Today, she is here in the Asian jewel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia planning another phenomenon, the J Spring Fashion Show 2012 on the World's Tallest Twin Towers' SkyBridge 175 metres off the ground. 

CREATIVE TEAM

Model: Jessica Minh Anh

Makeup artist: Quen Adele

Video Cameramen: Fariz Ashraf, Mohammad Izzat, Arif Samin, Mahsyar Said

Backstage Photographer: Natalya P & Azraii Zra

Assistant Photographer: Sonia S

Coodinator: Suhana Ashburn (UTP) & Kitt Othman (PETRONAS)

Stainless steel and laminated glass design were used to minimise heat gain from UV light and solar radiation, which helps maintain a very comfortable environment inside. The bridge itself, besides being a major tourist attraction, is used to facilitate movements between the two towers. Architect Cesar Pelli  called it 'the gateway to the future'. The bridge is 5 metres wide and VIP chairs will be allocated along the sides, leaving 2 metres in the middle for the runway. This is definitely a long runway, 58 metres to be exact. The high speed elevator system at 6 metres per second will bring the exclusive VIPs to level 42 to enjoy the show and the after party on the 19th March 2012. 

"The difference between this show and our previous show on the London’s Tower Bridge is a new line up of top designers with unique collections, the styling concept, choreography, and music. This show reflects a wider vision in a more sophisticated setup" said Jessica. 

It's exactly 49 days till the show and we are all very excited! 

THE J TEAM

On the day before CNY's eve,

I flew back to Kuching...

and attended my cousin bro's wedding dinner at night.

One of my fave dish that night OM NOM NOMS

The adults go YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM SENG!

Love love love my new blue sheer dress, got it for like RM25 only! *mad steal*

While on CNY's eve, all I did was eating..non-stop. All of my aunts are really good cooks, so how can I say no when I'm pampered with food?

Reunion lunch at 3rd Aunt's (: 

Reunion dinner at the eldest aunt's :D

年年有余 (Read: Having surpluses and abundance every year) 

Some greens with abalone mushrooms YUMS Green vegetables represent close family ties.

Succulent prawns steamed with egg white and wine! (Y)(Y) Prawns represent liveliness.

Yee Sang or known as raw fish salad, said to bring good luck. 

One of the best braised pork I've ever tasted SLURPS Pork represents strength, wealth and abundance blessings.  

Megan, feeling all excited to lou sang for the first time. She's too short that she had to stand on the chair  :P

8 dishes on the dining table symbolizes fortune  發 發 發   

Before the dinner starts, everyone is tossing the yee sang. Lou ah lou ah! As you toss, you shout out for good health, wealth, happiness, doing well in studies and etc.

One big happy family <3

The aftermath; not as messy as it's supposed to be.

Ang ang bo hai lang :P Simply means red won't kill anyone.

Red mini tanglungs (:

A CNY wouldn't be complete without lots and lots of firecrackers!! PILIPALA BOOM ~

and fireworks! 

I promise there will be no food photos on the next post :P Happy 7th Day of CNY which means today is 人日 (read: common man's birthday) where everyone grows one year older! 8 more days left to HUATTTTT ARH!

xx

開心樂龍龍

CNY is just 2 days away, are you done with shopping, spring cleaning your house, baking cookies and filling red packets with moolah? This year, I only managed to go to Pavillion to have a look at its CNY decor cause I heard there was a gigantic dragon in the center court!

Here's a few shots that I managed to get :D

The entrance looks so China Town-ish, I like! 

They have golden lanterns instead of red ones this year.

So this is the dragon that people has been talking about, ROARRRR!

Dragon is symbol of good fortune and sign of intense power.  In Eastern philosophy, the Dragon is said to be a deliverer of good fortune and a master of authority. — Source

Loving the combination of the golden lanterns with fake cherry blossom ♥

The dragon and its fireball ☼

A closer view of the divine beast!

新年来咯！

I'm really excited for this year's CNY cause I will be celebrating it with the paternal's side relatives in Kuching this year. It's been a while since we were there. I think I've been on CNY mood since the beginning of the year :P Here I am right now at the airport, waiting for my flight to KCH at 3.30pm. Can't wait to see my family again!!

So to those who is driving or flying back home this weekend, have a safe journey and a great reunion with your family (: Dong dong dong qiang, the mighty year of Dragon awaits!

xx

Phototalkz Personalized Calendar (Part II)

In case you're wondering, I'm still kicking and trying hard to be alive. Been bogged down with this hectic clinical placement that I rarely have the time to sleep, what more to blog. 7 more days yes 7 more days to FREEEEEEEDOM! It's been weeks after my last update even my classmates complained about it HAHA so here goes.. *obviously trying to clear a list of pending posts*

From the title of my post, you guys who have guess that this post will be about the end product of the calendar I've design myself! Still remember the tutorial on how to design your own personalized calendar HERE? I've actually received it last two weeks, pretty efficient I must say (Y)

Ou yeah, there's something in the mail for me!  Let's check it out :D

Love the fact that the calendar is nicely wrapped. 

So  this is my front cover┌ (˘⌣˘) ┐ ┌ (˘⌣˘) ┐  

My calendar design for the first six months 

& the last six months of 2012 (: 

And of course my last cover page (:

The calendar turned out way better than I expected except for one flaw but I'm totally impressed with the vibrant colour and clear photos *jaw drops* Now this is what we call QUALITY! (Y)(Y) I keep flipping the calendar over and over again ♡♡♡  I can now haz my very own cool customized calendar, produced by one and only me :D I may not be the most creative people on earth, but I like what I created HEH so tell me, nice or not?! I don't take no as an answer LOLOL I shall start doodling and scribbling on the boxes of those important dates, one of my fave things to do during pastime, lame right I know. With this calendar, I bet 2012 is gonna be even awesome-r (;

The thickness paper is just nice to me and the paper is soooo smooth to caress touch at. 

Neatly compiled with ring binding, I like. 

This post is all brought to you by Phototalkz! Thank you Phototalkz muah muah muah

Thinking of getting one? Don't hesitate, it's highly recommended by me. Yes! Mark my word cause I know you'll love it, in fact everyone will love it. How bout getting me a personalized calendar every year as well ? :P

xx

MAKING HISTORY AGAIN: The first ever fashion phenomenon at the world's tallest Twin Towers by J Model Management

After making history with the international success of J Autumn Fashion Show on England’s iconic Tower Bridge 44 metres above the River Thames in October 2011 (reported by ITV UK), UK’s high profile fashion show organiser J Model Management is ready to take high fashion 175 metres off the ground on the 58 metre long Skybridge of the world’s tallest twin structure, the PETRONAS Twin Towers, on the 19^th March 2012. The J Spring Fashion Show, which will present the most outstanding collections of top designers from 20 countries and welcome the most influential faces in various industries, is expected to be a global fashion phenomenon of the decade.

The state-of-the-art Skybridge, the world’s highest two storied-bridge, is the perfect location for a high profile international showcase that redefines the world’s fashion show standard. The whole bridge, with its futuristic mega structure and an exceptional glass-and-steel combination, will be lit up between 7 and 11pm for the first time. The exclusive VIPs, who are ambassadors of different countries, top designers, brand managers, celebrities, and the international press, will be seated along the sides of the bridge, leaving 3 metres in the middle for the long catwalk. Dutch celebrity designer Addy van den Krommenacker, whose couture collections have appeared numerous times in J Model Management’s shows, said “It’s a very clever idea to host the show on such a world-class architectural wonder, and having my dresses on Skybridge will be absolutely magical!” The show, which will be choreographed by the international movement director K.Knight renowned for his work with Beyonce, Kylie Minogue, and MTV, is set to break international boundaries and make the Asian jewel Kuala Lumpur Malaysia the new fashion destination of the world.

J Spring Fashion Show is part of a series of four high profile fashion shows organised by J Model Management in 2012 at the most extraordinary venues across the globe. British fashion leader Paul Costelloe is not that surprised with this move of J Model Management “Jessica understands the industry very well and its high expectations. I’m sure she’ll continue to amaze the world in years to come” he said.

For more information, visit www.jmodelmanagement.co.uk or email press@jmodelmanagement.co.uk. 

January Blues

It's that time of every semester again where I'm required to go for clinical placement at either a government or private hospital for four weeks. This time round, I'm posted at Kuala Lumpur General Hospital (HKL). A place where most the students dread to go, including myself. Most of our seniors and some of my classmates have been there and judging by their experiences, it sounded stressful and hectic. True story.

I have to wake up as early as 4.30am to catch the Uni bus at 6am. I guess it's time to adjust my bedtime to 9pm (omg I'm back to those years when I was a schoolkid!) and I guess this blog will be abandoned for quite some time.. Working hours: 8am to 5.30pm. We are required to hand in patient's record book daily and reflective diary once a week. We'll have one hour of lab skills session every day as well. We are required to memorize the entire 3 protocol care booklets' content in case the HOD questions any of us. Like seriously? Since I'll be on cardiorespiratory posting this time, I'll be handling most of my patients in the wards more often. Let's hope all those walking in the wards helps to shed some kilos since I've got no time for gym for this one whole month :P Yet on the bright side, I'll be seeing patients with different and rare cases compared to other hospitals no doubt. Hopefully I'll be able to overcome my fear to do suctioning on at least one patient if I'm allowed to do so, you don't even wanna know what suctioning is. Oh and my lecturers will be visiting twice a week, so it wouldn't be that bad ey? (:

My biggest wish is that I will survive. I may be discouraged or criticized at times but I guess that's the way of learning and gaining knowledge. Got this quote from a site saying that; By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. I'll try to be optimistic and see things in different perspective. Never give up. To fall and get back up on my own. #2012resolutions Hopefully I'll survive and standing still at the end of the posting. I am not quite sure if I'm ready physically or emotionally but hell yeah bring it on!

January's going to be a wild ride. Wish me luck!

 xx