In The Bag: Sandra, The Communicator
- My clothes are pretty low-key and I love big and bold accessories; no dainty pieces for me. They’re also great conversation starters, which help since I meet new people all the time. This bag was made in India but I got it from Peaches & Cream in Tokyo. It has everything that I like in a bag: lots of room, pom poms, a giant tassel, colors, silver, gold and mirrors.
- Strawberry cupcakes-scented wet wipes to remind me of my neighbourhood, the Cupcake District of Singapore. Make a guess where.
- Toothpick holder from the land of Kawaii-ness. Hey, who wants to have food stuck in their teeth? Not me!
- Happy Mints: Because we all need to look at the word "happy" a few times a day
- Mmerci Encore: This is what you will tell me after buying their Glow Elixir. A mix of blood orange, bergamot and rose geranium essential oils to roll on your pulse points. Fiat lux!
- Nars lip colours in Luxembourg and Cruella shades. And no, I’m not chasing Dalmatians around Parisian gardens.
- Your best friend to prevent wardrobe malfunctions: Hollywood Tape strips
- "Sharing is caring”, so I have two fans - one for me and the other one for the Sweaty Betties of Singapore.
- Must-buy item when you’re shopping on a budget at Comme des Garçons: a name card holder (the notebook was sold out :P). The Paul Smith one, which I customized with cute stickers, is a gift from my first boss in Singapore (you know who you are).
- Notebook and pen. Love the Peranakan inspired print by Kala Pata.
- I LOVE Dries Van Noten and I’ve had this pair of sunglasses from his collaboration with Linda Farrow for a few years. At the time, not many brands were making translucent frames. And it reminds me of my best friend, as we bought it together.
- Rain or shine, this cat print umbrella is always with me.
- Kimono fabric coin purse, like an old granny, from Kokon Tozai. Did I mention I’m obsessed with Japan?
- Size does matter. You’d be surprised at the number of times this measuring tape has come in handy! I must admit that I don’t get much credibility with contractors when I pull it out of my bag, though.