Amber is preggers

source: http://entertainment.malaysia.msn.com/News/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4078427

By MSN Entertainment, 5/10/2010

Malaysia’s very own supermodel, Amber Chia, announced that she is pregnant two months after her wedding in Bali.

Photo courtesy of www.amberchia.tv

  They say good things come in pairs, and our very own supermodel Amber Chia can bear testament to that saying. Fresh off her wedding reception in March, the 29-year-old Amber has just announced that she is three months pregnant.

Confirming the news on her website (www.amberchia.tv), the ecstatic mum-to-be revealed that she found out about her pregnancy straight after tying the knot in Bali on March 25. However, she said that she and her husband, 36-year-old businessman Adrian Wong, have decided to wait for the right time to break the news.

Amber wrote on her website: “I found out about the pregnancy straight after my wedding, and I was so excited that I wanted to tell everyone about it! But knowing that the wedding itself was going to catch a lot of people by surprise, both Adrian and I decided to focus on making it one that we’ll both remember, and announcing this when the time is right.”

Although she is juggling many hats at the moment, Amber – who once said that she plans to become a mom before she hits 30 – promised that she will “work very hard at being the best mum possible.”

Amber added: “Adrian and I are beyond excited, and this is the ‘icing on the cake’ after our magical wedding in Bali. Now the next six months will be the longest of my life!” Congratulations, Amber and Adrian!

Click here to check out the pictures from Amber and Adrian’s wedding reception in KL

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STYLO Mercedes Benz Emerging Designers Competition 2010

source:  http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Fashion/Streetsnaps/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=4006079&page=1

Lydia Kwan, MSN, Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:13:52 GMT

MSN Life & Style singled out these supporters at the competition to check out what they’re wearing.

  After a short hunt for the secret “Scarlett Fortress” set in the middle of Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, we got to snapping at the recent STYLO Mercedes Benz Emerging Designers Competition 2010. With contestants from fashion schools such as Raffles International College, the Malaysian Institute of Art and even Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, we took the chance to check out what the supporters and other attendees were decked in for the morning event.

This time around, we asked them who their current favourite designers are. Check them out here!

    

Erita Teo, 20, student
Top from PDI; harem pants from Sungei Wang; shoes from Times Square; bag self-made. Favourite fashion designer at the moment: Alexander McQueen

Puteri Shabira Dayana, 19, student
Jacket and tank from Forever 21; jeans and fringe bag from Indonesia; shoes from Nose; necklace from Singapore. Favourite fashion designer at the moment: Elie Saab

Wong Lily, 20, student
Dress from Niichi; jacket from Tee Too; bag from Topshop; shoes from Vincci
Favourite fashion designer at the moment: John Galliano

Aisya, 21, student
Dress from a bazaar; bag from MNG; stockings from Topshop; shoes from Aldo
Favourite fashion designer(s) at the moment: Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford

Azleena, 21, designer/merchandiser
Dress from Forever 21; jacket, bag and shoes from Topshop
Favourite fashion designer at the moment: Cristobal Balenciaga

Young, 23, student
Self-made jacket; high waisted shorts from PDI; shoes from Vincci
Favourite fashion designer at the moment: Mary-Kate Olsen

Kittie, 20, student
Vintage jacket; self-made dress; bag from Topshop; shoes bought online
Favourite fashion designer at the moment: Alexander McQueen

7 Deadly Sins with STYLO

source: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Fashion/Streetsnaps/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=4000667

Lydia Kwan, MSN, Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:10:36 GMT

MSN Life & Style singled out these party-goers to check out what they’re wearing.

  

STYLO is back for its third instalment! To kick things off, the launch party held at Asian Heritage Row saw members of the media and an array of guests all dressed to the nines. Themed “The 7 Deadly Sins… Pyjamas, Pillow & Bolster”, we snapped some party-goers decked in sexy nighties and a few others in their chic street wear. From Brigette’s lovely La Senza baby doll top to Sarah’s studded Bebe corset, check out what these stylish fashionistas wore here!

Sueann, 28, fashion editor
Dress from Niichi; sequin shorts from Topshop; shoes from Nine West
Her fashion icon: Dame Edna

 

Michelle, 19, freelancer
Top from her boyfriend’s closet; clutch from Coach; stockings from La Senza; garter from Subang Parade; shoes from Guess; belt from Sunway Pyramid.  Her fashion icon: Kate Moss

Celeste, 21, manicurist
Nightgown from Xixili; shoes and earrings from Kuala Lumpur
Her fashion icon: Faevien (stylist)

Petrina, 23, broadcasting
Top from Zara; lace leggings from Brollies; oxford flats from Far East Plaza (Singapore)
Her fashion icon: Agyness Deyn

Sarah, age undisclosed, publishing
Top from Bebe; jeans from True Religion; clutch from Michael Kors; shoes from Kuala Lumpur
Her fashion icon: Gwen Stefani

 

Zahnita, 25, model (left) and local fashion designer Ridz
Nightgown from Ridz; bag from LeAnn Maxima
Her fashion icon: Designer Ridz

   

Sherelyn, 25, writer
Dress from an online boutique; bra from Kylie (Australia); shoes from Guess
Her fashion icon: Leighton Meester

 

Brigette, 22, model/emcee
Lingerie from La Senza; robe from Paris; shoes from Bangkok
Her fashion icon: Coco Chanel

Alexander McQueen’s male underwear range

source: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Fashion/Celebrity/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3982309

By Bang, Updated: 3/24/2010

One of the last projects Alexander McQueen was working on before his death last month, a men’s underwear range, will be launched in June.

   Alexander McQueen’s men’s underwear range will be launched in June. The collection – which was one of the late designer’s last projects before his tragic death last month – will include basic underwear, sleepwear, loungewear, a seasonal fashion range and swimwear. McQueen chief executive officer Jonathan Akeroyd said: “The development of our menswear is a priority for us, and expanding the diversity of products within the sector is mandatory.” The designer had been working on a collection of boxer shorts and briefs, all of which bear his signature skull prints as well as all over feather prints. The range – which will benefit several AIDS charities worldwide – will be available from alexandermcqueen.com and international department stores. Earlier this month, Alexander’s last-ever collection was shown in Paris. The low-key showcase of the designer’s final work was shown to a small group of people and received a positive reception from the assembled journalists and employees. The show – which was originally intended to take place in the Conciergerie, a former prison – was backed by the sepulchral 17th-century choral music Alexander had listened to while creating the collection, which consisted of high-necked, close-fitting satin dresses accessorised with high-heeled carved gold shoes and thigh-high boots. The 15 looks were emblazoned with motifs of angels and other religious and medieval imagery. Alexander, 40, was found dead in his London home on February 11.

Ruth Madoff Speaks

by Mike Krumboltz, Yahoo! Buzz
Monday, June 29, 2009

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 It’s no secret that Bernie Madoff doesn’t have many friends right now. In fact, newspapers can’t seem to write his name without describing him as “disgraced.” But what might come as a surprise is that his wife, Ruth, may be even more of a social pariah—not for what she’s done, but rather for her silence regarding her husband’s tremendous fall from grace.

Mrs. Madoff is aware of the brewing rage directed toward her. On Monday, she released a statement after her husband was sentenced to a staggering 150 years in prison. The statement acknowledged that her silence may have been interpreted as “indifference or lack of sympathy for the victims of my husband Bernie’s crime.” However, Mrs. Madoff writes that this is “exactly the opposite of the truth.” She continues, “Not a day goes by when I don’t ache over the stories that I have heard and read.”

Still, while Mrs. Madoff hasn’t been charged with any crime whatsoever, there are still those who believe it’s open season on the Manhattanite. The New York Post recently published an article reporting that Mrs. Madoff was spotted riding a New York subway. Upon being recognized, Mrs. Madoff, obviously annoyed, asked the Post photographer if she was “having fun embarrassing [her]—and ruining [her] life.”

But that wasn’t the first public awkward moment suffered by Mrs. Madoff. Earlier this month, The New York Times reported that her hair salon, where she used to receive highlights every six weeks, told her not to return. The Times reports that Mrs. Madoff “is viewed as an unrepentant beneficiary of ill-gotten wealth, a petite and well-dressed embodiment of the collective, bloated greed that helped topple the stock market and the housing industry.” Whether or not the public scorn is justified seems to be beside the point.

For whatever it’s worth (probably not much to the victims of her husband’s fraud), Mrs. Madoff has given up her claim to millions of dollars in joint assets. According to an agreement with United States prosecutors, Ruth will be left with $2.5 million. Sounds like a lot of money, but The Wall Street Journal reports that Mrs. Madoff may “still face claims” from government agencies like the SEC and trustees that are liquidating Bernie’s assets.

Assuming she invests with a non-crook and isn’t hit with more claims, Mrs. Madoff can expect to earn about $125,000 per year on her $2.5 million settlement. Adjusting to life on a fixed income will require a significant change in lifestyle. Still, that’s a problem that many of her husband’s victims would surely love to have.

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See-Through Frogs, Alien Salamanders, and Spiny Bugs…Oh My!

by Vera H-C Chan 13 hours ago

source: http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/92687?fp=1

 A salamander that looks like E.T., a micosized frog smaller than a fingernail, and a spiny-crested grasshopper. Who says the age of exploration is dead?

It’s definitely not for Conservation International (CI). Their scientists have come back with some startlingly vivid images of endangered and never-before-seen critters from a whirlwind trip to the Nangaritza Protected Forest in Ecuador, near the Peruvian border. CI researchers came across at least 15 species of creatures and plants “unknown to science.”

One of the most remarkable creatures is the Hyalinobatrachium pellucidum, also called a glass or crystal frog because you can see through its transparent flesh (right down to its guts). This guy’s not new, but he’s definitely endangered, so the find is heartening for environmentalists.

The purpose of the three-week biodiversity study was to identify species and make conservation recommendations for ecotourism possibilities, which the Ecuadorian locals are entertaining. It also turns out that frogs and insects yield medicinal properties, and a proper population survey is needed to see what else is out there in the forest.

According to Bloomberg, out of 14 million plants and animals in the world, human beings have been acquainted with only about 1.8 million. Below are more images of new friends; you can find other photos and expedition details at CI’s site.

New-to-Us Species, Ecuador

Nicknamed the “ugly salamander,” Genus Bolitoglossa (photo by Jessica Deichmann)

 

 

 

                                                           

Itty-bitty frog, genus Pristimantis (photo by Luis A. Coloma)

 

 

Spiny-crested katydid, genus Diacanthodis (photo by Holger Braun)

 

 

 Poison-arrow frog, genus Dendrobates (photo by Jessica Deichmann)

 

 

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