Exploring Korea with @ChangiRecommends

And here it is, the long and awaited blog post that everyone has been asking us about! Sorry for the hiatus, I have taken a break in writing for quite some time because I have been really busy lately. Today, I'll be sharing with you guys three popular attractions that both Jo and I went during our trip to Seoul together with #changirecommends. Read on more to find out how to get around, with the conveniently! I hope this post will inspire you to pack your bags and take a trip there for yourself!


PETITE FRANCE

Lo & behold, our first stop was Petite France (쁘띠프랑스), 'Little France' if you may. This storybook town is a great opportunity for fans who grew up loving Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince), for them to reminisce. This french-inspired village houses a museum, workshops, restaurants cafes and a guesthouse. It is a filming hotspot that has been featured in 'My Love from the Star', 'Secret Garden' and even the legendary variety show 'Running Man'.

There are so many Instagram spots for you to take beautiful photos at, and you probably can't finish shooting them all in a day! Both Jo and I love to visit places with a ton of Instagram worthy spots, especially the ones that have a lot of vibrant colours, because it brings life to our Instagram feed. So Instagram enthusiasts, get your cameras ready!


NAMI ISLAND

Next up, we headed off to Nami Island (남이섬). If you're into Korean dramas, you must visit this place! This place is famed for it's feature on the drama, Winter Sonata.

Located in Gapyeong (가평), 1-2 hours from Seoul, the seasonal florals of Nami Island (남이섬) and Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원) make the perfect backdrop for any photo, while the colourful European-style buildings of Petite France (쁘띠프랑스) seemingly transports one to another place. No wonder K-dramas have used these spots as filming locations. This place is perfect for those who wants to get more in touch with nature. This place also has a fair selection of restaurants and side stalls on the island. We had our lunch at the ferry terminal, Kko Kko Dakgalbi Chuncheon!

GARDEN OF MORNING CALM 

Next up, we have Garden of Morning Calm. Another famous Korean drama that was filmed in this location!

Another fond place for nature lovers. This place is an amazing botanical garden, one of the best and most beautiful gardens in Korea. This seven-acre garden offers a seasonal display of bloom and festival every season so it was always worth visiting. We went during the winter season, lighting festival, hence we got to experience annual display of dazzling lights at night.

And that's about our one-day trip out of Seoul. If you're wondering how we got to these places in a day, not to worry! ChangiRecommends has got you covered, because you can hop onto the convenient bus charter where it'll take you to explore the outskirts of Seoul; Nami Island, Petite France, and Garden of Morning Calm.

It's fuss-free and convenient because all you have to do is to book your tickets online at https://www.changirecommends.com/!


Till then!
Ju

COLOURS YOU'LL WEAR ALL YEAR

Hey girls!

Ju back here again to give you guys your daily dose of the closet essentials that you need. This time round, we're going to tackle all the ROYGBIV colours. Call us crazy, but some days we wake up and want to rock every colour of the rainbow. Both Jo and I have been experimenting and gravitating towards colourful outfits lately, and we must say, we're absolutely diggin' it!

We understand that there are some of you who aren't as comfortable when wearing bold and bright prints, and would prefer to wearing something safe, such as solid basics. Fret not! We have prepared some solid coloured outfits too. So don't be afraid to flaunt your colour crazy outfits - we'll show you how!

Here are some of must-have pieces which can give a full-on spectrum of colours to your closet. There's no other way to brighten up your look with the help of rainbow! 

Channel your inner flamenco dancer with this rainbow striped wrap dress from MFWStore. You'll look like a très chic lollipop! It is also a great outfit for a festive party! 

You'll be surprised at the different kinds of rainbow stripe dresses you can find in the market! Not only do they have bright & vibrant colours, but they have pastel stripes too! Jo is wearing a dress self-manufactured by Modparade.

Speaking of pastel, I also got myself the Modparade's Noemi Top which I am currently obsessed with! I have been pairing this top with my pink pants from The Closet Lover's Pink Carrida Pants! 

Playing with patterns and prints is a significant trend in the boho style. Jo is rocking in this bohemian abstract printed dress from Fashmob . Be sure to get ready for the heated summer with this nautical off shoulder feminine maxi number with a gorgeous handkerchief skirting. Get set to twirl all day in this maxi number.

I would say the colour, marigold yellow, has been the center of attention in the recent months. I'm wearing this lemon-hued summer dress from Shopwildpeonies. The cutting is also perfect for this Singapore heat.

Again, another marigold yellow. But this time, a top from The Closet Lover, to add a pop of colour to add into my wardrobe essentials.

This statement-making silhouette from Love & Flair, an exclusive collection by Olivia Jensen x And Other Days has been crafted from linen fabric, featuring a v-neckline, a wide waistband, matching belt! 

Who knew that dipping a toe into truly outside-the-box clothing colour such as barney purple and crimson would be this pretty! Jo is wearing this super pretty off shoulder ruffle dress from Doublewoot ! And I'm absolutely lovin' this look on her! 

Everybody needs that rainbow skirt in their wardrobe. It's a piece that you can wear to make a statement! This rainbow pleated is from Danityroses, and I have gotten huge compliments from my friends about this skirt! Just wear it with a white top and you're ready to roll!

Double up the fun this season with funky red stripes on a playsuit from MgpLabel! This minimal playsuit exudes convenience and an effortlessly chic style! It lends a cool feminine edge to your ensemble and is super comfy to wear!

A pop of orange, yellow and grey in Fashmob's two-piece! This shade of orange is what makes it such an interesting statement! Give your basic peplum top a fun twist with a fun print, subtle smocked back and bow details at the shoulder straps! Wear it with the Sylvie Paperbag Skirt to create a one-piece look! 

Can we just take a moment to appreciate this amazing dress! Although teal green was one of the the Pantone Spring 2018 fashion trend colours, I am still not over it! I'm in love with this Doublewoot ruffle dress, perfect for a date night out.

Here's another Doublewoot dress of a similar colour that Jo is wearing! The prints on the dress is so pretty that I'm sure you'll not be able to take my eyes off it! 

With that, I hope you guys enjoyed reading this blog post and learnt a thing or two about styling yourself in colourful outfits! 

Catch you guys real soon, Ju.

LOVEBYTHEMOON X BY JO AND JU

We are beyond thrilled to share with you ladies the launch of our project with Love by the Moon that we have been secretly working on for the past few months. Anyone who knows us well enough would know that we love wearing jewelry, especially pieces that we can layer on a daily basis. 

Truth be told, thinking of the concept and designs of the collection wasn't easy. We spent so many late nights brainstorming on the kind of pieces that we wanted to make to represent us. 

They say that good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know they're always there. As cheesy as it sounds, we wanted the pieces to represent a bond between our friendship.  Like the moon and the stars, the universe' stars. 

Let us introduce to you these exclusive pieces that will be launching live tonight at 9.30pm on https://lovebythemoonstudios.com/ . Keep the starlight close to you with LOVE BY THE MOON x BY JO AND JU collection inspired by love and starry night.

01   LOVE FROM THE STAR

Love From The Stars - LOVE BY THE MOON x BY JO AND JU

You are my sun, my moon and all of my stars.

This necklace features star, butterfly and initial charms. We wanted you guys to be able to customise your own necklaces. Hence, for this piece, you are able to choose your own initial for this necklace. This piece pairs perfectly well with Polaris. 

☾14K Gold Filled 1.1 mm Chain / Spring Ring Clasps Closure

◐14K Gold Plated Charms / Cubic Zirconia

Circumference: 35 cm

Extension : 6 cm

328 HKD | SGD 57.00

02   POLARIS

Polaris - LOVE BY THE MOON x BY JO AND JU

Polaris is the brightest star in the sky.

'Polaris' is designed to inspire.

Never underestimate yourself, you can be a Polaris to shine bright in the darkness.

This lovely piece can either be worn as a choker or necklace. This piece pairs perfectly well with Love from the Stars. 

☾14K Gold Filled 1.1 mm Chain / Spring Ring Clasps Closure

◐14K Gold Plated Charms / Cubic Zirconia

Circumference: 35 cm

Extension : 5 cm

380 HKD | SGD 66.00

03  STARRY NIGHT

Starry Night - LOVE BY THE MOON x BY JO AND JU

Just look up, we are both under the same starry sky.

◐14K Gold Plated Hoops / Charms

Cubic Zirconia

Hoop Diameter: 1.2 cm

Length: 4 cm

298 HKD | SGD52.00

The necklaces are made to be layered and loved forever. In case if you have any doubts on the material of the jewellery and is wondering what kind of material is used in the making, rest assured that all the jellewery from Love by the Moon are very much well-crafted. The jewels are put together by their artisans' hands using a variety of high-quality materials, including cubic zirconia stones, natural stones, brass metal, stainless steel and 14-18K gold filled & plating. The 14-18K gold filled & plating are extremely durable, giving it an extra shine. They won't tarnish and rub off easily. All chains, fastening and rings are made in USA. 

These handmade pieces are made to be loved forever. We're launching at 9.30 pm today! So here's your one way ticket to the universe, where everything wonderful happens.

Quote 'JOJU10OFF' for 10% off your total bill. 

Cheers,

Jo & Ju

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