There’s been a lotta changes in the past year. A lotta moving, a lotta opening up of spaces. Most shops have expanded into bigger lots and some have disappeared. Yes, KLCC is my 2nd home and I know both the mall area and the basement parking equally well, like the way I know the back of my hand. In fact, better.

I’ve said this many times before too. I love my job as it gives me the opportunity to keep me in the know. Last week, I shot at Piaget, coincidentally, one of my favorite watch brands as well. They had moved from a small corner unit to a much bigger space. The interior is kept very straightforward and simple. Furniture is kept to a bare minimum while the walls are put to the best use of space, clad with sparkly diamond watches, shining right back at ya!

Of course, being such a high end brand, and the fact that it was 10am, there was hardly any traffic which made my job easy! I got in, shot and got out within an hour! (No, it was not a robbery!)

If you’re looking to buy some bling, check out the new Piaget store at KLCC!

KLCC is revamping. Big time. They are moving around a lot of stores, and have opened up an entirely new section where the new, prominent Chanel store now stands. With this new wave comes an exciting Australian brand and first store in Malaysia, Oroton. If you’ve lived in Australia, you’d be familiar with the brand. Else, like me, I was curious to see what Oroton had to offer! My initial impression was … WOW! Cladded in heavy gold borders at the store front, there’s no way you’d miss the store. Inside, you’d find a wide variety of ladies’ and men’s leather bags and accessories. What I found most interesting were the detailed finishings that completed the look and feel of the place, from gold framed shelves to hexagonal bag stands!

Their bags range from everyday casual ones to glittery party purses. There’s also a small section for ladies’ knitwear. For men, you’ll find the basics – briefcases, wallets, belts and money clips. If you’re in town,  check out Oroton at KLCC. There’s also a second, smaller outlet at the Gardens.

Happy shopping!

Oroton @ KLCC

Oroton @ Gardens

Out with the old and in with the new! If you’ve been to the old Dunhill store at KLCC, you’d know how tiny and cramped the space was. So when I found out that they had renovated and expanded into what was previously Franc Muller lot, I was stoked! Well, I don’t exactly shop at Dunhil but am just glad they are out of that little space!

The new Dunhil store is spacious and cozy, with a sofa area for the better halves to sit and relax their feet, or browse through some books on the brand’s history. It’s got a corner for leather bags, briefcases and the latest mens fashion trend, man-bags.(ahem, you know who you are!)

So check out the new Dunhill store if you’re at KLCC!

Adding to Chaswood’s already impressive portfolio of F&B outlets are newly opened Markethall and Bedroom at the Pavilion. Located on the 6th floor, the two outlets are adjoining with two separate entrances.

Markethall looks and feels exactly as it sounds, but think of it as the posh, upmarket, high-end kind of market you find in Australia. Markethall is spacious. In one corner you can imported foodstuff and condiments. In another, is a semi open concept kitchen with one area dedicated to fresh greens and fresh seafood. The decor is slightly rustic. I love the raw wooden benches, netted grills and paint buckets that hang over the dining tables. (thankfully they arent filled with real paint!)

If you are curious and explore past the end of Markethall, you’ll find a small opening to a cozy private dining and wine area fit for 10-12 pax. On the other side is Bedroom, a lush bar/lounge beautifully decorated with Persian rug designed prints placed in classical Europena-styled wooden frames, hanging above you on the ceiling! And to keep with the bedroom theme, you have an entire rack of fluffy white pillows to lie on, lull in and fight with at your expense!

I ended up having a fee drinks at Bedroom in between my daytime and evening shoot! It’s a pretty cool place for after hours drinks! So check out Markethall and Bedroom if you’re in the Bukit Bintang area and if you’re hosting a private dinner party, the Wineroom would be perfect!

I take off to the US tomorrow and am looking forward to my 2-week  vacay, my good friend Rita’s wedding, catching up with all Ma’ Girlies and mostly likely return with a new art addition on me! (and not forgetting a few iPad 2′s !)

California & Texas here I come!
Have a great weekend y’all!!!