By The Way - WISHING YOU A SIMPLY FAB YEAR AHEAD!

Here’s wishing you a Happy New Year - One that beckons with promises and hopes Opportunities and unexpected open doors. There will be times to be fabulous, Occasions to savour – in every minuscule minute – To love and make time for the people we treasure To make the most of every second chance given; To recognise our blessings, no matter how...

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Binge - You Don’t Have to Be Lavish to Eat Well

You don’t have to break the bank to live the good life, that’s my mantra. Have your nose honed onto good value and you can do a pretty decent job living a budget la dolce vita. Gunther’s, named Asia’s Top 7th restaurant by the Miele Guide (…Altogether now, say, “Ooooooh…!”) has recently rolled out a weekday set lunch at a shamelessly purse-friendly...

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By The Way – Safari Zoo Run

Okay, sometimes we just can’t be too serious. So how about running in memory of the monkey? After all, she did help put the Singapore Zoo – and possibly the rest of our sunny island – on the world map more than any other fancy luminary… even if she had a reputation for being a bit of a hairy prima donna. But a bit of respect for the dearly departed…So...

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By The Way - Egyptian Exhibition at the Museum, The Largest Ever

Another Christmas is over. How were the prezzies? Mine was a little thin this year..... So now we're taking a little break from all the partying and doing some token labouring before we hit the new year celebrations. We've done tonnes of eating and shopping and giving and air-kissing and put on some extra girth, no doubt, so perhaps...

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By The Way - A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!!

Sweeties! There are so many reasons to celebrate… Bigger bling looks better on you these days, You lost your youthful insecurities somewhere on your way to Tiffany’s… You don’t need to angst about dating anymore… There’s such a thing as breakfast Champagne… You can drink bellini’s before noon without an excuse… You got the latest Mac and a...

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Beauty - "Smell-y" Gifts

The horrors of last minute shopping have gripped you with a morbid fear of crowds. Well look no further, the solution this year is gifts that smell good. You just head to the nearest Department  store (yes, no avoiding that) but when you are there, zero into the fragrance counters. And voila, you have it. An unlimited choice of what I call...

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Breakaway - 'IT' Luggage

When you jet off for your next holiday make sure that you observe what luggage the fashionistas are unloading of the airport's conveyor belt.  I have noticed that almost every one who is IN the know in Hong Kong and likes hard case luggage sports a Rimowa. It seems to be this year's 'IT' brand here. And the most popular model seems to be...

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Buys – Cats Online

Look at what we stumbled upon! Delightful cat art done with a local flavour. These cute cats are artist Paul Koh’s signature beasts, and apart from painting them as swanky art pieces, they are available online in the form of tile coasters, fridge magnets and tote bags, too. For shopping online, check out http://www.catmasutra.com/. From what I see,...

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Binge – Quick! Need Cake!

Eek! Christmas is almost upon us like a ton of bricks, and you’ve forgotten to get a gift for your friend who so kindly invited you to dinner next week. You can’t go empty handed, but there’s no time to hunt for gifts. No fear. Here are some gorgeous binge-worthy food gifts to pick up so you don’t make an embarrassingly empty handed entrance. Just...

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Binge - GOOD Looking and GREAT Tasting

If you happen to be in Hong Kong for the festive season, make sure that you drop by for tea at Sevva, Hong Kong’s uber chic restaurant and lifestyle haven located on the 25th floor of Prince building in Central.  Sevva offers not only a stunning 360 degree view over Hong Kong’s breath-taking skyline but it also serves their signature ALL RED...

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Buys - The BFF Gift List

What do you get a great girlfriend a.k.a BFF who is always there for you? She entertains your calls even at 2am in the morning, listens to all your woes and whining and still makes you believe that it is not quite the end of the world yet for everything wrong in your life .. and most importantly celebrates all the rights with just the correct measure...

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Buys - "Happy" Socks? - go figure!

How “happy” can you be about socks? “Euphoric” apparently! “Happy Socks” are a brand of high quality socks (80% combed cotton, 17% polyamide and 3% elastane) that ensure a perfect fit like gloves. Long lasting, they come in different shapes, colours and designs and are made by the sock maestros in Europe who make socks for the Turkish and Belgian...

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This Weekend - Get into the festive spirit!

Take the family for a stroll along Orchard Road, take in the lights, the décor, some last minute shopping and whilst you are there pop into Paragon. Local acapella group Vocaluptuous, sing to the season with performances on the hour on Saturdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and Sundays from 3.30pm to 5.30pm until Christmas Eve from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. And...

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Bling and Binge - All things "CUTESY"

CUTESY BLING  If you like cutesy and are a fan of home made jewelry than do check out these pretties made by some of our very own SIMPLYFAB readers. www.iheartkitty.com is all about Hello Kitty jewelry for both kids and adults. Handmade trinkets, earrings, bracelets and that feature kitty charms sourced from all over the world, some dressed...

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Bytes - All I want for Christmas... my personal wish list

Thank you everyone for the great feedback on our post on gift ideas for the him-who has-everything! Who says it more blessed to give? I share my personal wish list with those of you who are thinking of stuffers that will make your Christmas stocking bulge … always remember, good things do come in small packages. APPLE NANO WITH VIDEO I definitely...

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