Through My Looking Glass

Crafty Bits: Recesky TLR Film Camera

As much as I love the little toy cameras available in the market and have my eye on the Blackbird Fly Film Camera for the longest time, I’ve never been able to bring myself to turning back to analog. Yes, I’m all about the ease of digital, I will not lie. I like to tweak my DSLR’s manual settings, review pics and best of all not have to head to the developing kiosk to get my pics. I had my fair share in my earlier school days when I had my first few cameras.

But when I came across the Recesky TLR, I could not resist. DIY + quirky camera design = Buy, Buy, Buy! And it looked like the Blackbird. So yes I succumbed and bought it. So its made of plastic and has all these pieces which reminded me of an IKEA furniture kit (which I love to assemble).But I wasn’t all that keen on the shade of blue against the black.

So… I spent a little more and bought myself more or less an airbrush kit. It took a whole lot of patience, paint, can compressors, diy stencils (that was ultimately scraped) and time. But viola, after the painting and repainting and drying time was done it was time to assemble. I tried to get a turquoise shade by mixing metallic dark blue with neon green (that’s what was available at Tamiya) and that was the result.

The instructions were in English and for the most bit it was pretty understandable. The shutter contraption was probably the longest but with the help of Google and Youtube, it was soon rectified. It pretty much worked out in the end especially after all that screwing and unscrewing. Have yet to reel in my first roll of film but I’m a little itchy to create a sprocket film mask to add in for the effect.

In Focus: Sprocket Rocket

Crazy about sprockets? You’ll love the latest range of Sprocket Rocket Superpop! Edition film cameras! The Sprocket Rocket which was earlier released in old skool black now have a new gang of flashy fellows joining in to make your analog adventures all the more fun.

Two scrolling knobs allow you to let your creative juices flow by moving the 35mm film back and forth. With the simplest technology, these cammies catch as much light to produce beautiful panoramic shots complete with sprockets. The latest release of Sprocket Rocket Superpop! Edition is priced at SGD148 and come in blue, red, pink and mint to suit your mood.

Available at the Lomography Online Store or the Lomography Gallery Store (295 South Bridge Road, #01-01 Singapore 058838)

New Face Of Asia 2012

Singlet: F21 | Blazer: H&M | Slacks: Bugis Village | Shoes & Accessories: Rouge Nikita | Watch: Casio

Have yet to finish editing all the pics taken at the Next Face Of Asia 2012 thus the delay. Held at Shaw Theatres Lido on the 27th of April 2012, 12 finalists across the region battled it out on the runway to win the title Next Face Of Asia 2012. This was the first time the theater was transformed into a stage/runway. The event filled with fashion, models and runway walks showcased some very fresh and gorgeous faces. Hosted by the very beautiful and statuesque Stephanie Carrington, the contest concluded with Paula V from Indonesia winning the title.

As a treat, we got a private screening of the movie blockbuster Battleship. Fantastic action movie jammed pack with loads of great visual effects.

Just before we headed back, Wes helped me take a pic of my ensemble for that night. Since I was there to take pics I had to keep comfy so my theatrical loafers were the choice of footwear for the night.

For more images of the Next Face Of Asia 2012 event head over to www.facebook.com/thrumylookinglass

In-Focus: La Sardina Beach Edition

Headed down to the Lomo store with Wes last Thursday to check out the unveiling of the latest line of La Sardina cammies for summer. Keeping with the summer theme, the Lomo store was transformed into an indoor beach hangout with wooden crates benches, beach umbrellas and summer worthy cocktails. Wes and I were decked out in our beachwear and we’re chosen to be apart of the 10 best dressed to unveil the new summer cameras - Capri and St. Tropez which are available at the store. Interested to know more? Read below for the full details.

Get ready for to snap up the summer with the La Sardina Beach Edition 35mm analog cameras. These refreshingly summer hued cameras inspired by the laid-back glamour of Capri are specially designed and wrapped in 10 various fabrics. And if you love being unique be sure that no two cameras are alike with the fabrics being cut in a different way every time.

To flash or not to flash? The line is available in two batches - La Sardina Capri with flash (SGD 178) or the La Sardina St.Tropez without flash (SGD108). Available at the Lomography Online Store or the Lomography Gallery Store (295 South Bridge Road, #01-01 Singapore 058838) 

Movie View: The Avengers

Went over to GV last night over the Mayday holiday to catch The Avengers. In a nutshell, the movie was well um… hulking awesome or um… starktastic! I couldn’t help myself but sneak in a comment like that… hee! I don’t think there has ever been this amount of superhero madness ever!

The storyline is pretty straightforward - Nick Fury from S.H.I.E.L.D unofficially brings the Avengers plan into action as soon as Thor’s younger adopted brother with a chip on his shoulder, Loki sneaks back into earth and wreaks havoc. The  dream team consisting of Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Black Widow and Raven come together to do what they do best - save the world and destroy the villain. And… for How I Met Your Mother fans… check out Cobie Smulders in-action and all serious.

It’s been a rather fruitful return to the cinema these past few visits with summer blockbusters kicking in. Even at the third row from the screen, I was more than satisfied to be able to catch this much anticipated movie of the year. A must go!

And one more thing - Stay on for the end clip… looks like it ain’t gonna be the last!

Kimono Uno

I got my first kimono jacket! Love the fact that its reversible. Wore it for dinner to OChre with a tank top, leggings and JC Foxy. With my neck being pretty bare with the ensemble, I decided to grab one of my newer necklaces - a simple Pegasus pendant and chain.

I got this kimono jacket just before the Next Face Of Asia Event last Friday. From the Fashion Against Aids line at H&M, 25% of purchase price of the collection goes towards HIV/AIDS education and prevention projects. The line consists of a ton of brightly colored pieces with a rather ethnic edge - love it! I got a look at the whole collection some time back from my H&M Iphone app and was hoping that the whole collection would be available. Grabbed 3 pieces - the reversible kimono jacket, the arm cuff and the Japanese Geisha motif singlet which I might wear out to Sentosa later on in the day. Only bummer was that the bustier top pretty much sold out by the time I headed down. Almost got the bikini set but with my overflowing wardrobe and lack of beach time, I decided to control.

Time to get some shut eye before the early 8am wake up call… Nites!