Thursday, December 30, 2010

Collection #2: Live. Laugh. Love.

Hope everyone had fabulous Christmas celebrations! 
To celebrate the coming of 2011 this weekend, our 2nd collection is up! 
This time we engaged JY as our model, such a sweet-looking and lovely girl :):)

 

 Our very first exclusively manufactured work dress - 
Awesome workmanship and material, structured and tailored fit,
comes in 3 classic & versatile colours - navy, off-white and black.
A gorgeous Warehouse-inspired design
Timeless design and colours - a sure-keep in your wardrobe for 2011 and beyond!

 
  

Colour Reverie Ruched Dress
Get the sweet lovely PLUS stylish look in this chic number -
Featuring a slight M-shaped neckline, ruched sides and gathered pleats at the front
We love the colour combination! Not too loud yet sufficient to make a statement - you can wear it to corporate functions paired with a blazer, new year parties, or dinners!


 Romancing in the Woods Top 
Comes in pinkish nude and navy
Featuring pleated panel down the front and gathered ruched sleeves
Comes with a thin matching sash
Pair it with jeggings or denim shorts for a casual look, 
or high-waist skirt/corporate pants for an office-friendly look!




Poetic Justice Balloon-Sleeves Blouse
Balloon-sleeves has been all the rage for some time now 
and it's not going out of fashion anytime soon!
Go chic and comfortable at the office tomorrow! 
Attached ribbon sash at front and features mandarin collar as well


Pocohontas Throwover in Pink
A really sweet-looking batwing top that comes with inner tank
Get the boho look by pairing it with leather strappy sandals and bracelets 
Perfect for school and casual weekends out


 Status: LAUNCHED



Wednesday, December 15, 2010

hidden oasis of Batam

Here's a peek into what I've been up to since exams ended! (Besides busying myself with AlwaysLilea stuff). Went on a short getaway with the sister and the mom at this really cool resort.
It's actually a boutique resort that only has 7 themed suites - Japanese, Bali, Thai etc. I stayed at the Sultan Room! ^^


We wanted to book the Thai or Bali room initially, but they were taken already, so the person suggested the Sultan room for us. This room is big enough for 5 people. Perfect for my family if everyone went, there's even a jacuzzi inside the room, and when you open the side door, the swimming pool is just outside! Cool shits. 

 

When we reached, we immediately went for a refreshing 3h spa. The next two days we also had an additional 2 hours of spa. It's truly a retreat to recharge after the tiring school semester and work life for my mom and sis! Altogether I tried the Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage, Balinese massage, Hot Herbal Compress, body scrub and honey & oatmeal facial. SGD75 for 3 hours (included in package), much cheaper than what you pay in Singapore. I don't think I've ever done spa locally before.


After the 3h spa we had their famous beer can chicken, which is basically a huge-ass chicken sitting on a beer can. No beer taste at all, and the meat was dry, so no recommendation there. But the mee goreng was super yummy.

Had American breakfast the next day. The resort is quite small so it's not buffet-style; everyone gets a set, but it's more than enough. The town is 15min drive from the resort so we booked a cab and went to Nagoya Hill. We then spent the next hour buying lingerie, because it's cheaper than buying in SG haha! Bought a year's supply there ^^


Had lunch at Golden Prawn which some say is a tourist trap. Prices are indeed slightly on the high side, but we found the food to be fresh, good, and tasty.

At night we had the indonesian platter which the serving was so damn huge it could feed my whole family. Some dishes were cold though, but overall I still liked it. Basically this was just a short retreat, just relax, eat, have spa, shop around with the mom and sis. Nice!! I would really recommend for couples, girlfriends, and families also. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and the design of the place is Bali/Thai style, filled with lush greenery.  But take note that for the spa at times you'd be near naked! In case you're going with shy girlfriends or your bf/gf haha!



always,
lea

Monday, December 6, 2010

preview: hope;


Preview pics are up! I'm getting really excited, totally bubbling with anticipation, we're due to launch the debut collection really, really soon, probably tomorrow night! We have been preparing for this for a few months, and now that it's at our doorstep I can't wait to open the door haha! 

The model you see is the gorgeous Su (heard that she's got a great personality and brains to go with the looks as well!) whom I haven't had the chance to meet yet, but she definitely looks awesome in the photos! 

Bustier Dress, comes in grey and black



Love the cutting of this piece, I have a soft spot for anything that has an M-shaped neckline! You can't go wrong with the black one, and go for grey if you want something special! Pair it with a chic blazer for company events, a classy clutch for formal dinners or year-end parties! 


Pleated Front Work Shift Dress, comes in off-white and grey
Colours exclusive to Always, Lilea



You have to admit this classic design never goes out of style! Specially chosen colours that cannot be found anywhere else on the web, the off-white and dark grey are great alternatives to the usual blacks and whites in your wardrobe. Go for this work dress for that effortless chic executive look. Grab a blazer or a belt, plus your stilettos, and you're good to go! Quality material assured, definitely boutique standards.

Lace Waisted Dress, comes in sweet peachy-pink and classic black colour 



This piece is a personal favourite! I love the lace details around the neckline and comfy material, the peach-pink colour one looks so sweet, and the black one can take me anywhere from school to dates out in town or casual gatherings with the girlfriends! 

Fuschia Ruched Bodycon Dress


Ruched details are the way to go now, and this colour is perfect for any year-end parties if you want to stand out in the crowd! Go for the casual glamour look with a black long clutch and stilettos! Quality material assured. 

Black top with White Pin Tuck


Comes with black fabric belt, pair it either with pants for a laid-back look at work or with a high-waist pencil skirt for the executive look! White pleated details down the front has the perfect slimming effect! 

Black V-Necked Sleeved Dress


Made of luxurious and smooth material, this piece has gorgeous ruched sleeves and cross-over neckline and subtle pleats running down the front. My sister has already bought a piece so grab yours today while stocks last! Wear a tube inside if you find it too revealing, or go without one for a flattering cut! 

White Crochet Top with Tie-Back Ribbon


Like the pin tuck top, this can be worn for a relaxed day at work, or for a weekend outfit to town! The intricate crochet details are bound to make you fall in love with them! The sister has gotten this piece for herself as well! 


Model Su stands at UK8, 1.61m.
For more details on the above items, do look out for our launch tomorrow (Tuesday) night! As for the exact timing, stay tuned to our Facebook page (to the side of the navigation bar)! Or follow us on Twitter! 
Look out for the debut launch promotion code that entitles you to special privileges! 


Sunday, November 21, 2010

and so it begins.

Hello hello. I've the honour of contributing the maiden post of this blog. Can't begin to describe how excited I am about beginning this new journey with two of the most awesome people in the world. We'd started preparations months back so we've got quite a bit planned for our debut launch. For the first collection itself, we've sent in a classic Warehouse design for manufacturing.

I've just seen the sample for this piece, and I love it! It looks exactly like the original. Even the material feels similar, but of course ours comes in this thick quality cotton that can be washed normally and doesn't have to be dry-cleaned. There was a belt at the back for the original piece which we've removed so this piece can fit to a larger size. Yummy. Can't wait to wear this to work. Other pieces in the first collection will include exclusive colours of similarly timeless and lovely designs.

Well, stay tuned aights? :)

always,

li (ser)