Breaking News! - "Treasure" Seekers, this way to Brown Sugar's "EVERYTHING MUST GO" Garage Sale

They say one (wo)man's junk is another (wo)man's treasure! Well treasure seekers PERK UP your ears and peel open your wallets! We have a GREAT shopping tip on how you can add some "gently used" lovelies to your collection from this EVERYTHING must go SALE! We are sure that you have heard of Brown Sugar, run by the same people who invented Prive!...

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We Are One Month Old!

It’s been a month since Simply Fabulicious got started and we just want to say a heartfelt “THANK YOU!” for reading our blogazine and sending all those encouraging messages. Red eggs all around, please!We welcome story ideas on things that you would like to see covered and any suggestions and feedback you may have to help us improve the content. Feel...

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Sole Support

Let’s all empathize here. You know how it is like when the kids are finally in bed, hopefully asleep and we finally get to have time to ourselves to vegetate, watch TV, read the papers or log onto the computer and catch up with work. Yes, we’re all familiar with the feeling……and of course, the silent desperation when they just don’t wanna go to sleep...

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Demystifying Opera

Everybody knows the iconic Sydney Opera House, and everybody loves taking photos next to it. However, Western opera is an art form not many of us are familiar with. But if you appreciate high drama and a good tune, it just might appeal to you.Thwarted love, throbbing passion and tragic endings are the hallmarks of countless Western operas – there are...

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Excuse for an Escape

Many fabulicious ladies I know who fall into the long married or comfortably attached stage in life recognise Valentine’s Day for what it is – a perfect excuse for businesses to turn a quick buck from incurable romantics, selling a rose for $20 a stalk, or an otherwise ordinary dinner menu for say 30 percent more than usual. While I may be too tired...

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Oxpicious Picks Part 3

It’s official. The economy is set to shrink up to -5% this year. So even if it’s the last few days before CNY and there’s still plenty to do, let’s shore in as much auspiciousness as we can in the hope that it’ll help buoy us over this tough bovine year. Here’s a few more things we found lurking around town, which may give you a little leg up…AwfullyChocolate...

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Museums for Free

Gong Xi Fa Cai! If distributing countless hongbao in the Year of the Ox has left your wallet considerably lighter and narrowed down entertainment options for the family, take advantage of some freebies in town this festive season. There are only so many pineapple tarts and fizzy drinks you can devour at one sitting. In between visiting relatives, stop...

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"IN" with the OX - GET WHIMXICAL

If, like me, more than half your wardrobe is in shades of black (if not ALL black!), then this is just what you need to perk up your outfits when you go visiting the Aunties and In Laws this Lunar New Year. Part of the New Year Festive Collection, Whimxical has specially designed necklaces made from enamel and coral beads with gold chains and a red...

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Pack Those Bags - 8 Long Weekends Await in 2009!

Look what we stumbled upon! Published in The Straits Times on 22 February 2008 – yes, almost a year ago - there are apparently eight long weekends in 2009 to take advantage of (as compared to the four long weekends that we had in 2008). The article provides tips on which days you can apply for leave to maximize your vacation time. Save this “holiday”...

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Oxpicious Picks Part 2

Are we ramping up to CNY yet? Got your crisp new notes, gaudy collapsible plastic pineapple, and pussy willows? We’ve been combing through the cornucopia of competitively creative curiosities on offer from hotels and restaurants and here are a few more picks that caught our eye since our post last week. While I’m sure we are waaay beyond trying to...

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Flab Attack – Three Tested Quick Fixes

I am dreading the countdown to end January when I have to meet all the “well-meaning” relatives and friends that I see only once a year, at most. And why? Because someone is sure to utter those five detestable words, “You put on weight, ha?” What do they expect? A response? An explanation? I started on my grand plan to hit the gym in late October but...

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