Thats a evening gown??
A bit disgraceful and informal for that kind of event..
Singapore really has a long way to go in improving style,fashionlism.
It will take a generation to achieve,but think it will get better..

her dress looks more for like dancing tago and stuff like that.

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Well, Miss Japan was really beautiful. I thought she should have won.

Well let look forward to the next representation of Singapore, Colleen Francisca, Miss Singapore World.

For an indian girl I must say she's damm hot!

I agree. Have you all voted for Colleen?
SMS MW113 to 75141. You get a great response after you vote!

"for an indian girl, she is damn hot"
as supposed to indian girls usually looking anything BUT hot??

and that is supposed to be a compliment, joey? living in the 21st century, it is deeply disturbing that insensitive, ignorant, racist fools like you still exist.

I thought this can be further improved upon. Frankly speaking I thought the mini skirt spoilt the whole look. It didn't complement her long legs at all! They could have given her a full-length layered-chiffon skirt with asymmetrical hemlines. It would look floaty yet glamourous at the same time. Darn.

I guess she didn't have the say of what to wear. From what I've seen in backstages in fashion shows and pageants, the models/contestants have to be ushered from station to station (hair to make up etc etc) in a rush - no time for changes no time for redos. If your dress fell apart while you were queuing up at the stairs up the stage, you have to try holding it up in the prettiest way possible.

Oh well.

Gosh... She's showing off my grandma's curtains on international stage... Where's the orchid motif??

Her dress is more for halloween or fancy dress party.... Haiz tis year our Miss Singapore is very "bold".

Even when we do floral arrangement we have to pay attention to the texture of the flowers to bring out the essence of a harmonious arrangement that is pleasing to the eyes.

The designer has used two overly contrasting textures of materials for Carol's outfit. The material of the skirt could be softer to match the flowing lace.

Gosh! Why am I such a kaypo..... am not even a designer!!

Even when we do floral arrangement we have to pay to the texture of the flowers to bring out the essence of a harmonious arrangement that is pleasing to the eyes.

The designer has used two overly contrasting textures of materials for Carol's outfit. The material of the skirt could be softer to match the flowing lace.

I think it's great actually. Good breaking of convention. I wouldn't call it a gown, but I'm sure it made her stand out. It has ethnic details too. Controversy is one sure way to succeed. Way to go!

It is a matter of understanding the difference between "breaking conventions" and the meaning of "evening gown". An evening gown function is not only for display of beauty, but also for the courtesy and respect for the host. If you choose a glamourous piece of rag, you are asking for shit.

So much for brains.

"Controversy is one sure way to succeed. Way to go!" If this were true, Carol would have got into the finals. Maybe your argument would stand if this were a Fancy Dress Competition, but not an Evening Gown session in Miss Universe Pageant!

stupid piece of black lace.
plz lar. evening gown lehs. u want attention also not to that kind of extend rite?
this is like some bra advertisment instead larhs

singapore will never ever make it in miss universe unless there is tremendous change in choosisng the winners. the first runner up in singapore looked way better. go for beauty not inteligence

You wouldn't want to leave an impression that ours is a nation of bimbos and himbos. That aside, if it's only about beauty, they won't need the Q&A.

Yes, and we should have rules for selecting the panel of judges like one from each race (GRC style) , cannot be racist, must be fashionable, colorblind etc.

I think the gown was a mistake and not representative of us Singapore girls at all. Carol is a beautiful girl and it didn't do her justice at all. I think in future just borrow a kebaya from SQ... sure win!! But seriously, if Singapore were to enter top 20, its time to choose a true Singaporean beauty, either malay, indian or mixed race.

Hey, looks PERFECTLY normal to me whaaaaaat....

We have NO class, NO Style & fuckup face.

Wat you expect?

Although most of our beauties have college and tertiary education, they can't speak well!! Worse, some speak irrelevantly!

I would advise all those ladies who aspire to be beauty contestants to take up some kind of public speaking course. Or join the Toastmaster's Club where they will be given the chance to practise speaking on projects topics. Table topics will give them the opportunity to practise speak ing off the cuff.

It is heartening to note that our government is now helping to improve the command of English in Singapore.

I have not been watching Ms Singapore/Universe/World etc. Do they still use interpreters for non-English speaking contestants? If so, what is more important is the ability to reply intelligently. In that case, they need to read widely and learn to think creatively and critically.

Even the so-called 'good' standard answers expected by some 'critics' will not be good enough because they are merely regurgitated ones. We need originality and 'real' answers that come from the heart. Academic qualifications are not accurate measures of such qualities. In fact, I have often come across students from 'non-elite' neighbourhood schools who are much more creative, witty and natural than their counterparts in 'elite' schools.

True! True! This is why at first I did not bother to go to the University. Looking after my parents was more important. It was only after they passed away that I decided to do a degree in English Literature/French Studies in Canada. Regardless of tertiary education, a person who reads extensitvely will surpass. Hence the maxim, "Reading maketh a full man".

As an ex-teacher I recognised that the students from the non elite schools are more down to earth, fun, creative and spontaneous. This is why I emphasised so much on creative writing, reading and debating. It makes my heart ache when bloggers use expletives in their writing. There are so many words/phrases which people can use to express their anger/disgust without having to resort to vulgarities.

Tell that to the short little stump still blogging on Stomp.

She's an example of breaking convention and gaining a reputation from controversy. Is that considered as success?

when you have nothing to show for it except two sack potatoes, how not to screw up the national costume?

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Very rojak leh.
Problem is, it doesn't say Singapore in the whole package, more like someone in a Thailand ladyboys show. Especially so from the horrendous make-up at the eyes.

Oddly, (or not) it reminds me of Kumar.

i don't think kumar would wear that. i think he has slightly better taste.

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No wonder we never win...

her Q & A in official Miss World site is very more classic....

Q : What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?
Good Answer : i enjoy helping out in some old folks home...
Standard Answer : i play piano and have great interest in music and arts...
Miss Singapore Answer : Chilling out with friends over coffee or wine (Cheong ar!!.. i am a middle class yuppie leh... dun play play)

Q : Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
Good Answer : I am proud to grown up in the clean environment of Singapore... we grow up in a close knited Chinese family where sibling etc etc etc... We took our efficient public transport to school etc etc....
Miss Singapore Answer: I've been used to playing with my eldest brother's toys such as He-Man, Transformers, etc. My parents never really bought girly toys for me and I've never owned a single Barbie doll in my life! (He-man and Barbie doll... )

Q : Name one person other than your parents who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
Good Answer : Mother Theresa.. she inspire me on doing social work...
3-leg answer : LKY...
Miss Singapore Answer : Mum!!

somehow... i do agree that she indeed best represent Singapore woman!!!!

Don't get me started about Singaporean men ah.

i dint make up her answer... can be found in the official site... go read...

Didn't say you did but it's a little surprising that you have concluded that Singapore women are like her.

i am more surprise that no sg gal have rebutted her "brainy" answer....

i dint say sg gal approve her view... but really... did any gal raise her concern on this miss singapore when she won the crown with a very typical SPG answer...

and let her go on to embarass us in world stage...

world peace... opps... posting peace that is... :)

oh have you no sense of humour doll?
She( of the god-noes-what-inspired -dis-piece-of-thrash) IS representing Singapore Women in this pageant, so yeah anon baboon has a point

Another reply from my ang moh buddy from the university, Canadian lawyer, James Dunlap, who is currently practising in Hong Kong :-

"The Ang mohs may like it in a way, but the real question here is not if it is somehow likeable but is it appropriate or sensible as an "evening gown" for a Miss Universe Pageant.

I think the question answers itself.

She could have gone topless, and no doubt many Ang mohs would have liked that too, but would it be an "evening gown"?"

So dear Carol, and other future contestants. Please do not be naive to think that it is alright so long as the people squeal delight! The crux of the matter is, "Is it appropriate? Is it truly representative of Singapore? Will it bring marks? Will the outfit bring out the best of curves, elegance and height of the contestant? Old aunty may be old fashioned, but human beings are always so complex... things are not what they always appear at the surface! We learn!

I will not be drawn into a superficial exchange of name-calling and personal insults. You may carry on with the monkey if you aren't the same person or already of the same mind.

You have underestimated Barbie. She has better things to do.

for someone who won miss singapore becos this Q & A...

"why foreign man are more desirable in singapore?"

her answer

"they are generally taller and more well build.."

fact is ...

90% of singapore foreign man are from malaysia, china, india and bangladesh....

where can u expect from her?

Oh please. Everyone (except probably you) knows that when they said 'foreign men' they were talking about Caucasians.

sry.... after our founding pioneer.. lim chin siong, david marshall... LKY fight and gain independent for sg... my colonial mentality have long gone...

facts is... foreign man = man who are not borned in sg and not a converted sg citizen.. period...

ur claim of "everyone" s is flawed... anytime.. i can find anyone to pwn ur claim..

if u are a gal and born in sg and not yet migrate = local sg gal... i think i probably knows why...

i have to say... this miss singapore indeed best represent sg gal :)

There are hunky handsome Asian men too.

Who chose that for her?!? Looks whorish.

More importantly, who designed that...that...piece of thing?

I wonder why Ms. Carol Cheong was angry with the less than positive comments on her evening gown, and reiterated that her gown was well received by the people in the States. She attributed the general distaste of her gown to the "old fashion mindedness of Singaporeans" who are used to the idea of a typical evening gown. I sent a copy of her photo together with readers' comments to my buddies in the States. Here is an example of one reply from Richard, a professor of Mechanical Engineering in one of the Ivy Leagues :-

"You call that an EVENING GOWN??!! Just when I thought there was hope for Singapore's young generation with the Ike See's and Kam Ning's, along comes this thing like a poke in the eye! Alas, fine taste needs longer (one more generation?) to cultivate, sigh!
Don't invite her to the banquet you're giving for Ike See's farewell .. Not in that thing!"

I guess evening gowns can be as seductive looking as can be. However, evening gowns must always convey "ELEGANCE' and in everything else, there always must be "HARMONY'. Still ok to reveal the belly button, but the skirt could be a maxi rather than a mini, like the bodice of a long cheong sum. The mini skirt makes our beauty appear shorter in height. We must remember we need every cm of height out there!!

Never mind. We learn from errors. We must thank Carol for her courage to represent Singapore and hope for better results in future competitions. Meanwhile, in line with the Government's effort to improve the level of English in our country, let every aspiring beauty make an effort to speak well. Please read extensively and learn to analyse issues so that you speak cohesively and convincingly. :-)

Where did you find her comments? Are they on a website somewhere?

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...and reiterated that her gown was well received by the people in the States.

Well, at least she has a good sense of humour. ;) Or she just can't detect 'sarcasm'?

Old-fashioned? So based on her logic, it'll be most fashionable not to wear anything at all.

am i the only one who thinks it's alright?
anyway.. give that girl a break..

Nobody is really bashing the girl, if anything I rather feel sorry for her. Obviously the dumbwit stylist is the one to blame for making her walk around in something like that.

Looks about right for an evening at Geylang though..