Christmas Gift Ideas 2015 - My first Pandora Bracelet - Christmas Baking - New shoes from MIU MIU

Lora Christelle Lim deep in thoughts...

Christmas is a time of giving and shopping for Christmas presents for everyone can be a very stressful job as you need to think deep and hard on a thoughtful gift that will be loved and appreciated. I have given many beautiful and lovely Christmas gifts to my friends and brought them great happiness :) Here is my Christmas Shopping List that I wish to share with all of you!

1. Scented Candles/Incense - Ecoya, Glasshouse, David Jones, MOR, Crabtree & Evelyn etc.

2. Fashion Jewelry - Chanel, Hermes, Swarovski, Pandora etc.

3. Fashion Clothing - Zara, Ally, Forever New, Portmans, Witchery, Country Road etc.

4. Gift Vouchers - Myers, David Jones, Cinemas Movie Tickets etc.

5. Christmas Goodies - Christmas Cookies, Chocolates, Candy, Crackers etc.

PANDORA CHARM BRACELET - I received my first Pandora Bracelet with Snowflake Charm as a Christmas gift this year and I am very excited as I look forward to adding new charms to my bracelet in the near future. Pandora Charm Bracelets are very popular in Australia and every Pandora Boutique are flooded with huge crowds. Patience is required when shopping in Pandora stores this Christmas Festive Season. My neighbor told me she has 2 full charm bracelets and each bracelet had a special meaning to her. I guess every Pandora Charm Bracelet tells an interesting story as most people add a new charm to their bracelet during special occasion such as - the birth of a new child, buying a new house, school graduation, job promotion, special anniversaries, birthdays etc. My birthday is coming up in JAN 2016 so guess I will have one good reason to add a new charm to my Pandora Bracelet!

Lora Christelle Lim's first Pandora Charm Bracelet

CHRISTMAS BAKING - My general advice is to make a list, keep it simple and Christmas baking is definitely my top choice. I have spent 8 hours last Friday baking alone at home, whipping out fresh cupcakes and star-shaped cookies fresh from the oven! I took a long time to bake as baking in large quantities took a long time - moulding the star-shaped cookies one by one, putting tray after tray into the oven, decorating each and every cupcake/cookie by hand. Despite the hard work, I was feeling extremely satisfied as all my friends and neighbors were so happy to receive them and complimented that they taste incredibly delicious! I also baked for Charity and passed some of my baked goods to the hospital :) 

Christmas Cookies & Cupcakes by Lora Christelle Lim

My new Crystal Heels and Ballet Flats from MIU MIU

"A lady can conquer the World with a good pair of heels"

WEDDINGS - Popular Wedding Dresses and Wedding Dresses in Trend - 2016 Wedding Dresses Designers Collection

WEDDINGS - Popular Wedding Dresses and Wedding Dresses in Trend - As part of my wedding preparation, I have been checking out Wedding Magazines, Websites, Instagram, Facebook etc. in search of what are the most beautiful wedding dresses that are in season. I must say as most brides only get to choose 3 wedding dresses to wear during the actual wedding day celebration, it is indeed a very tough decision as honestly, every wedding dress looks stunning! I was thinking of choosing 5 but most friends have advised me that I wouldn't have enough time to change and mingle with my wedding guests so I am sticking with 3 for the moment. I am feeling extremely excited and counting down to my Wedding celebration in Singapore during Feb 2016 :) Have you received my wedding invitation? If not, do drop me an email at thesgsisters@gmail.com if I have accidentally missed out sending you one!

1. Wedding Dresses/Gowns with a Long Train

In order to make a grand entrance, a beautiful white wedding dress or gown with a long train is definitely going to top the list of making a grand entrance to wow all the guests! Every bride wants to feel like a princess in her stunning dress that she has dreamt all her life to make that absolute perfect statement! One that is definitely breath-taking, unique and has the x-factor that complements the bride's sophisticated look and personality. 

Two by Rosa Clara 2015

2. Wedding Dresses/Gowns with Sleeves

Ever since the Royal Wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William in London, the modest look of a bride is greatly valued and highly sought after. Long lace sleeves on a wedding dress/gown adds a touch of glamour and class to a bride by not revealing too much skin. It creates a sense of mystique and a soft feminine look that every bride wants to achieve. Beautiful yet modest at the same time. Subtle beauty of a bride is highlighted in such designs. Most World renowned wedding dresses designers carry such designs in their current and 2016 collection. A timeless and classic design that will never go out of fashion. Simple yet elegant indeed.

2. Wedding Dresses/Gowns with a Sweetheart Neckline

Most brides in the World love wedding dresses/gowns with a Sweetheart Neckline as it helps to draw attention to the beautiful neckline of the bride as well to accentuates a bride's cleavage. Such designs also tend to be extremely flattering as it oozes a little sex appeal for the bride. Being beautiful and elegant is every bride's wish and a sweetheart neckline definitely helps to achieve that perfect look.

These are the wedding dresses/gowns that are definitely in trend and featured in most wedding designers 2016 collection. What are you favorite or dream wedding dresses? 

SYDNEY - Brand new Ferrari 488 Spider unveiled at the official Ferrari Maserati Sydney Dealership

Lora Christelle Lim inside the Ferrari 488 Spider 

Ferrari 488 Spider
unveiled at the Ferrari Club of Australia NSW Christmas Party!

Venue: Ferrari Maserati Sydney dealership

Ferrari Website: http://488spider.ferrari.com/

SYDNEY - Ferrari 488 Spider - The brand new Ferrari 488 Spider was unveiled to the amazement of the Ferrari Club of Australia NSW Members during our annual Christmas Party at the Ferrari Maserati Sydney dealership. I love spiders as the ease of removing the top roof of any car allows me to enjoy the sun, fresh air and the stars for a romantic night out! Spiders are definitely much more exciting, glamourous and interesting than a coupe as you get to have a better and clearer view of your surroundings especially when driving along beautiful coastal roads in Australia! I would definitely choose the Ferrari 488 Spider over the Ferrari 488 GTB anytime without any hesitation.

VIDEO - The unveiling of the brand new Ferrari 488 Spider

About the Ferrari 488 Spider - The Ferrari 488 Spider is Ferrari's latest creation in Maranello of open top V8 sports cars. With a retractable hard top cover, the 488 Spider is a car that is fully made with the latest and most innovative technology and ensures that the driver himself is able to enjoy the inimitable Ferrari engine soundtrack. The 3902cc turbo-charged V8, smooth progressive torque delivery in the higher gears by the Variable Torque Management system and maximum output of 670cv allows the car to sprint from 0-100km/h in just 3.0 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 8.7 seconds. This car has also exceptional engaging handling and the retractable roof top only takes 14 seconds to open or close even when the car is in movement as long as the driver is driving below the speed of 45 km/h.The car's 3.9 litre twin-turbo V8 allows the car to thrust at high speeds with great agility and the car can reach a top speed of 325 km/h. 

Ferrari Club of Australia NSW Members Annual Christmas Party - With more than 150 members showing up for this event, it was definitely one of our most successful club events. Special thanks to the Committee members for organizing this spectacular event. All of us enjoyed a wonderful night of dinner and drinks. The canapes served before our 3 course dinner were also amazingly delicious. My favourite was the peking duck pancakes! I also love the Christmas decor and Christmas crackers displayed on each table. The Ferrari Menu was also beautifully designed! Lucky me I was one out of 10 lucky members who won the Lucky Draw prizes :) What a great start to a beautiful and happy Christmas Festive Season! May your Christmas be filled with loads of love, warm and happiness too :P

It was great to take a look at the different models of Ferrari Cars!

The most expensive car at the dealership - The Ferrari F40 costing around $2 million and not for sale

My Dalmatian Puppy - Dotti

Lora Christelle Lim brings Dotti everywhere she goes...even in her Ferrari!

My Dalmatian Puppy - Dotti 

#dalmatian #dalmatians #puppy #dogs

NEWCASTLE, NSW, AUSTRALIA - As most of you already know, I recently got a Dalmatian Puppy from a NSW Registered Breeder located near Central Coast, NSW. My puppy Dotti is currently 4 months old and she is extremely active, loving and simply likes to play. We bought her many toys and dote on her a lot. Dotti also gets along well with my mini-lop bunny Snowy and they chase each other around my garden everyday. Hope they stay best friends forever! Enjoy the photos I took below and stay tune as I post more interesting photos in the coming days!

VIDEO - Look at the cute little Dalmatian puppies at the 
NSW Registered Breeder home

CARS - Sports Car Club Singapore (SCCS) Hi Tea 2015 @ Hilton Hotel Singapore, SLK wrapped by Wrapstyle Singapore.

Sara Shantelle Lim and her pink Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster

SPORTS CAR CLUB SINGAPORE (SCCS)

Hi Tea 2015 @ Hilton Hotel Singapore

Theme: Back to School

All dressed up like a young school girl to attend this Hi Tea event organized by Sports Car Club Singapore (SCCS) at Hilton Hotel Singapore. It was fun and great that everyone spent time and effort to dress up according to the Back to School theme. I also won 5th prize for the Lucky draw! Enjoy the photos below. So many candid shots with the wonderful people of the club! 

This event was organized by Rosalind Choo our club President and her committee members. It was a super fun event and I look forward to the next gathering!

  

To Join Sports Car Club Singapore 

SIGN UP HERE - http://www.sportscarclub.sg/

Love the interesting photo frame of the instant print photos!

I love my Back to School Girl outfit~

Thank you Jasmin for getting me this uniform as a surprise gift and thank you Simbian from PRIVE HOUSE for lending me this Burberry Jacket to match this school girl outfit.

Jacket: Burberry Uniform: School Costume Shoes: Miu Miu

PRIVE HOUSE -  https://www.facebook.com/privesingapore/?fref=ts

OFFICIAL SPONSOR FOR THIS EVENT

AESTHETICAR PTE LTD

Specialize in C Quartz Polishing at only $788

https://www.facebook.com/Aestheticar-Pte-Ltd-1672763786284034/?fref=ts

AESTHETICAR PTE LTD

Address: 7A Kaki Bukit Road 3, East Point Terrace, Singapore 417827

Call to make an appointment: Michelle Pan at 65- 8186- 8808
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MY PASSION FOR CARS - I really love cars since I was a kid. The first car that I fell in love with was the Honda S2000 which I saw on a Car Magazine when I was around 12 years old. Ever since, I have always wished to have my own car and probably own a beautiful car collection one day. Today, I am very fortunate to be able to drive a Mercedes Benz SLK. It is quite expensive to own a car in Singapore as the COE (Certificate of Entitlement) for Cars in Singapore is really high.

I was really happy to meet Michelle Pan - Managing Director of Aestheticar Pte Ltd at my Mid Annual Sports Car Club event. She was young, slim, tall and really beautiful. It is really rare to meet a lady boss in the car workshop industry. She was also really friendly and nice. I was really lucky that night to won the LUCKY DRAW - a complimentary car polish from Aestheticar. Michelle was really glad to meet me as she said that I was one of the rare few girls who had a strong passion and interest in cars.

Sara Shantelle's HOT PINK Brushed Wrapped Car

WRAPPED by WRAPSTYLE SINGAPORE

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Sara Shantelle's HOT PINK Brushed Wrapped Car

WRAPPED by WRAPSTYLE SINGAPORE

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