01/08/2026
An evening at the Risis Official Orchid Ball, beginning with my seven-year-old creative director.
I adapted an embroidered shirt dress and satin skirt from ANS.EIN | Wearable Art for the evening.
Laine took one look at me and said she had to take my photo. She positioned me exactly where she wanted, showed me how to place my hands, did the pose herself⦠and told me to copy her.
Apparently, the ball began before I even left home. So proud of her. š¤
I arrived and was greeted by the prettiest Jian Yang in his custom pink butterfly suit, with Niccole Chan-Ravel and Selina Ong looking equally beautiful. But honestly, no one was beating that butterfly suit.
Then the forever-dashing Sylvester Ng | Travel & Culture and KingKang in their Issey Miyake tuxedos. I love, love, love those origami collars.
Then the ballroom filled with some of Singaporeās most amazing Voices of Singapore, led by DARIUS TAN. What a treat.
Anna V. Haotanto ā” Womenās Health. Investments, Finance & Career, I love the hot-pink suit with the slicked-back hair. Such a gorgeous look! please wear it again.
Leanne Robers, I am still thinking about that glass-beaded shoulder cover. I need one.
And Stephanie Tay, absolutely š¤ when you arrive with your own photographer. Important evenings need to be properly documented š„°
A very happy hug for Jinyuan⦠and another reminder that I am still not over your gorgeous Prestige spread. So beautiful.
elizabeth lee and I ended up discussing how magazines remain relevant today⦠1ļøā£ hire Gen Zs. 2ļøā£ try to keep up with them.
Meeting Evon Chng was so lovely. She has such a great mindset, and I loved hearing about her years growing her social media business. With the ever-beautiful Sherry Ang Lihui, love your gown š
Jian Yang painted a real 24-karat-gold Barbie for RISIS but she wasnāt there.. Thankfully, he brought Orchid Barbie instead.
Of course, the real reason I was there was Phuay Li Ying. Her beautiful cart of orchid charms was one of the loveliest highlights of the evening. We personalised them with our initials, then finished them with a spritz of perfume.
Mine says LB, for Laine Blanche š¤ the little girl who made me feel like a princess before I even left for the ball.
I left the ball early for the little girl waiting at