A very belated 新年快乐 to all you PREP-stars! February was definitely a month for food, festivities and fab hair what with Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year within a week of each other. We were up to 12 in our steamboat count and if February was a month for feasting and merriment, March would be the one for detoxing and loosening our belts (in all manner of the phrase). We hope you celebrated in a big way and took the chance to make merry with loved ones and spend some time enjoying the spirit of the holidays!

New York-based DKNY is a brand that captures the life and essence of the city - international, eclectic, fast-paced and real. Our very own Jacqueline had the chance to shoot the brand’s latest fashion and accessories offerings, modelled by the beautiful Yvette King. In this fashion shoot collaboration with Club 21, Yvette had her hair done by yours truly in a natural, yet perfectly polished true-to-New Yorker style - sleek on the top with subtle tousled waves at the ends.

For Valentine’s Day, Rockstar celebrated the day of love by inviting ladies to share a photo of their favourite girl pals. The winner stood a chance to win a #MostEpicValentinesDay with complete outfit makeovers, pampering hair blowouts at PREP, beauty goodie bags from Benefit and a Valentine’s Day dinner at Overeasy! The winning entry garnered over 800 votes and this lucky group of ladies had an awesome, super girly Valentine’s Day.

(Photo source: Rockstar Singapore)

At PREP, we’ve the privilege of working with some of the most amazing, stylish, passionate and inspiring people around and we want to give you a glimpse of some of the things these style-makers and scene-stealers are currently loving and obsessing over. To kick off the “PREP Picks” series, it’s our own Jacelyn Soh, one-third of PREP and all-round sweetheart and animal lover.

The number-cruncher in the trio of PREP lady bosses, Jacelyn is always the picture of cool, collected chic with her classic and modern style. A self-confessed homebody she loves nothing more than a night in with a home-cooked meal surrounded by two of the greatest loves of her life - husband Andrew and furbaby Max. While this might sound seemingly contradictory, she also loves the exposure to the new and unique tastes and sights that travel brings, and names Italy with its fabulous dining scene and luscious scenery, as one of her all-time favourite travel destinations.

Here are her current loves and obsessions:

1. Clé de Peau Beauté Concealor: “My everyday cheat-stick to natural, flawless skin. I never leave home without this!”

2. Chanel Espadrilles: “These are my dressed-for-comfort shoes. They’re casual but stylish enough that I don’t feel or look sloppy in them.”

3. Le Creuset Dutch Oven in Caribbean: “I’ve been learning to cook recently and this is perfect for making broths and stews in. Great for any rookie, wannabe home-cooks because it cooks everything so evenly and beautifully.”

4. Cranberry Almond Granola from The Edible Company: “I have to have this for breakfast every morning - handmade granola, made with the best natural ingredients. So delish with organic yoghurt!”

5. Redken Wind Blown Finishing Spray ($32 at PREP): “I love using this for my hair after a blowout. It gives my hair such great texture, with a lovely, soft matte finish.”

Happy Holidays PREP-stars!

2014 has been an incredible year for us and we are thankful to reflect on the many key events and milestones that have taken place in the year.

The highlight of the year was turning one! We were blessed by the presence of friends, family, business partners and let’s not forget YOU, our PREP-stars, celebrating with us at our anniversary party. We celebrated in true PREP-style - beauty treats in the form of makeovers and manicures, plenty to eat and drink, an awesome photobooth and of course, fabulous hairdos.

Speaking of parties, you know we never say no to a great one. We had the fun and privilege of playing host to a couple of really great ones - from PREP-lette Nicole’s pretty pink-themed 9th birthday party to Isabel’s glamorous and gorgeous bachelorette party.

Mid-year wedding season saw our team creating a myriad of different soft, romantic styles to complement the beautiful gowns on display at the Oscar de la Renta bridal show and the Female Luxe Wedding show.

Our work with fashion partners like Kate Spade, Ted Baker, PHUONG MY, Saree Sense to name a few, really reflected the repertoire of our PREP stylists in creating hairstyles that perfectly set up the aesthetic expressions of the clothing designs. We also had the privilege of styling the hair of fashion luminaries at the Digital Fashion Week and were more than a little starstruck in the presence of the timelessly elegant and beautiful Carmen Dell’Orefice.

Last, and most certainly not least, 2014 would not have such a memorable and fantastic year if not for the support and patronage of our PREP-stars.

Thank you for surrendering and trusting your tresses to us and for just being generally amazing and sweet. We’re looking forward to another great year with you. Here’s wishing all of you a very blessed 2015, filled with joy, health and fab hair!

Here’s a look back at PREP’s first anniversary party, where a free flow of laughter, cheer, Asahi beer, Billecart Salmon champagne and a mix of glamorous or funky hairdos abounded. To thank our community of PREP stars, we offered free top-to-toe primping: Our stylist flexed their hairstyling muscles and churned out braids galore, our signature Wavering Heights waves and curls and Olivia Twist updos on new and old customers, family and friends.

Express manicures and makeovers by our in-house makeup artists complimented the hair. Party attendees took home a goodie bag filled with PREP’s Bathtime Bodyguard shower caps, Redken shampoo samples and discounts and treats sponsored by Perk By Kate, Porcelain, the Face Spa, Cosmopolitan magazine, Strip, Browhaus and The Moving Body.

Aside from celebrating turning one, we also celebrated the amazing community that has grown around us-our awesome and endlessly creative stylists who enjoy pushing boundaries with their hairstyling, the carefully curated fashion, grooming and lifestyle partners we worked with and hosted events with and our fun-loving customers who trust us to surprise them with unique blowouts topped with braids, curls and waves of every persuasion for any occasion. Check out the photo booth happiness below: