E! NEWS ASIA: DION LEE AT SINGAPORE FASHION WEEK 2015

On the second day of Singapore Fashion Week 2015, we had the privilege of interviewing  Dion Lee, one of the most awarded and promising designers from Australia. He has been booming in recent times and it's no wonder because he is one of fashion's leading engineers. 

Once again, the location of the interview was backstage right before he showed. We waited patiently for him to take some time for our interview and to be honest, he looked quite stressed and focused setting up clothes for his models (couldn't blame him!). However, once we snatched him for 10 minutes for the interview, he seemed much more relaxed and quite a friendly guy to talk to. Ended the night watching his spectacular show! A sea of emeralds and jewel-like dresses and to die for outerwear cascaded the catwalk....casual luxe at it's best! 

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Furthermore, during the second day of fashion week, Elizabeth and I decided to bring out our twin dynamic and have matching outfits! Not identical in the least, but cohesive nonetheless. We opted to wear pieces from contemporary Indonesian Designer, Stella Rissa's volume 01/2015 collection. Elizabeth in the jumpsuit while I myself in a long fitted dress. Her pieces exude a confident, straight to business type of woman, both sexy and demure at the same time, which we love. 

L HOTEL SEMINYAK

Big things come in small packages. This saying is especially true for the L Hotel Seminyak. From afar, it may look like a compact boutique hotel, but once you step inside, you quickly realize that there is so much more than meets the eye.

Architecturally designed by Popo Danes, one of Bali's leading architects, L Hotel Seminyak sweeps you off your feet with it's sophisticated layout. The hotel is decorated with a modern flare yet stays true to its Balinese roots which are evident in the details throughout the establishment. Strategically located in Seminyak, one of Bali's prime areas,  the hotel has been the winner of various awards, including Indonesia's leading romantic hotel and favorite resort hotel which was voted by travel agents.              

Rooms are divided into three categories: Lifestyle Suites, Legian Suites and Luxe Suites. We stayed in a gorgeous Luxe Suite which was perfect for two! We were told this particular suite is very popular with couples because it boasts an open concept-bathroom and a deluxe bathtub, which by the way has a proximity of only half a meter from the bed! Furthermore, the room itself is lushly decorated in a clean and highly sophisticated aesthetic which we loved. We now knew why L Hotels Seminyak was voted as most romantic. Our room also came with some amazing perks, which included a 24 hour butler service, 24 hour shuttle service around Seminyak, and get this, complete amenities all from Kiehl's! 

This whole trip would not have been possible if it weren't for Bobo Lotto - a series of lottery cards from  Bobobobo that provide special discounts from everything from food, to retail, to hotels and travel. The one we received gave us a discount to stay at the L Hotel Seminyak, and of course we obliged. Bobobobo's travel category is easy and convenient to use, so check out their website for more details on how you can plan your next staycation or holiday!

E! NEWS ASIA: DVF AT SINGAPORE FASHION WEEK 2015

We have been watching E! News for quite a long time and have been idolizing E! hosts such as Giuliana Rancic (when she was still a DePandi and way before she became a Rancic!), Ryan Seacrest, and Catt Sadler. So the moment we received the call to be invited to become E! hosts for Singapore Fashion Week 2015, it's an understatement to say that we were beyond ecstatic and simply thrilled. We immediately cleared our schedules for this golden opportunity (ovbviously)  and packed for a four day trip to Singapore. 

What got us even more excited was when we were told we were to interview the one and only DIANE VON FURSTENBERG before she opened the show to fashion week! Can you believe that was the first thing we did for E! News Asia? Interview this legendary goddess / maker of the wrap dress?? Best believe we prepared for that interview to a T! Once we set up the interview backstage, Elizabeth and I waited patiently with our iconic E! microphone when she arrived so fabulously with her team. She greeted us so warmly I almost fainted, but thank goodness I kept my composure for our interview. It comensed and ended so abruptly, we didn't want it to end! Brittany, the winner of E!'s "House of DVF" also made a brief appearance, and we had a blast interviewing them both!  

That magical first night didn't end there. We had a chance to do red carpet and interview various guests and celebrities making their way into the venue. Amongst others, we interviewed Utt (ex MTV VJ Utt, such a nice and humble guy) and Asia's Next Top Model judge Joey Mead King. Finally, after a night of interviews, we ended the evening watching DVF's opening show for SGFW. 

Stay tuned for our second day of SGFW and E! news goodness coming soon! 

xx

Maria