Browsing “BIMBA Y LOLA”

“My mum introduced me to The Hunger Games at a young age. We used to go on road trips frequently so we would play the audiobooks in the car and dissect each scene.”

“I love reading, watching films, collecting trinkets, and visiting art exhibitions—basically anything that I’m able to do on my own. I enjoy having time to myself, it’s very therapeutic and also flexible for me as I can explore and go at my own pace.”

“To me, writing is so fun because it’s as if you become other people, and it is an opportunity to live different lives. It helps me live and experience more. You can tell stories, you can get people concerned with social issues, and they can get involved in political themes, all in the same novel.”

“My family and I love Bukit Brown. Not very many people know about it, but it's actually a Chinese cemetery. It's beautiful, and it was our saving grace during COVID. We took the kids to the cemetery on a regular basis, because it’s so peaceful and quiet, and near where we live.”

“If I could choose a trend that I wish would never come back, it would be the '80's. I'm not strong enough to live through another era of mullet haircuts and permed hairstyles!”

“My favourite place as a kid was anywhere near water—the sound of waves instantly calms you down.”

“If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world, for sure. I’d start a cat rescue shelter too. I feel that there’s a lack of nicely-built cat shelters here in Singapore.”

“Three famous people, living or dead, that I want at my fantasy dinner party are Nara Yoshitomo, Yayoi Kusama, and Andy Warhol.”

“I love visiting ancient historical sites and re-tracing the steps people took centuries ago.”

“My most memorable trip was definitely to India.”

Si Pei doesn't let doubt stand in her way of moving forward.

Bie believes that style should be about wearing clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident.