By The Way - Make Way for Affordable Art

I stumbled into collecting art about 8 years ago when I walked past HaKaren Art Gallery in Tanglin Shopping Mall, and fell in love with a Fang Xiang painting in the window. I didn’t buy it then as I had never bought art before, and mulled and dreamed about it for almost a month before I finally went in on the Hub’s prompting and bought the piece. It’s...

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Breakaway - Last Minute Weekend Getaway to Bintan Lagoon

Sweeties! If you’ve forgotten to make plans for the long Deepavali weekend, here’s a blessed heads up – Make last minute bookings!! I just heard from the horse’s mouth that Bintan Lagoon Resort still has vacancies ….not because no one wants to go there, but it seems last minute bookings are de rigeur when it comes to long weekends. I used to go to...

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Binge - Deepavali Dining

Every year, my neighbour, Mr Kumar, a most successful businessman and intensely generous soul, invites the entire neighbourhood to his place for a Deepavali bash. As it is every year, his parties are drop-dead superb affairs with a lavish spread that stretches his entire garden, with full lamb on a spit, revolving shwarma with chef to slice slivers...

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Buys - What's blowing into your wardrobe this Fall? Part 3

In sunny Singapore, Fall focuses on Tribal and homegrown brand, alldressedup offers up a year end collection that answers the call of the wild.  Polynesian tribal traditions produce an atelier-like collection that is exotic, sophisticated and stunning.  Inspired by tribal tattoos, their environment, adornments and weapons – sand,...

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Buys - What's blowing into your wardrobe this Fall? Part 2

I particularly love Juicy Couture during the Winter as the brand manages to to add that right amount of attitude and colour to brighten what would otherwise look like a drab black season. I used to think this was a brand for skinny, young girls but I think with the right pairings, any one can carry the looks below with style and ease.   I...

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Buys - What's blowing into your wardrobe this Fall?

Temperatures are cooling in Hong Kong this week and the shops have taken cue and rushed out all their Winter wardrobe wins. I have not quite got down to putting away my Summer stuff because 25 degrees is still hardly considered Winter but I have to admit that I have been curiously poking my head into a few stores to see what Winter has blown in.  At...

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Binge - For Barista 'wanna-bees', the Lattissima is a 'must-buy'!

In search of a coffee machine? There has never been a better time then now to get the ultimate all-in-one. Nespresso has just launched their new "Lattissima" a state-of-the-art machine that promises to hone the "home barista" in you. In short, you can run your own professional cafe at home, well almost, with the right ingredients and Nespresso capsules,...

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Gadgets - Just Need To Have Olympus' Retro Glam Pen Digital SLR Camera

For all the camera-toting, snap-happy sisters out there who take their photos seriously, the Olympus PEN camera is just the thing. I use a beefy SLR myself which gives me lots of pleasure, but if I had seen this pretty baby earlier in scarlet mock croc, I would have bagged it for myself first! Not only does it pack all the retro-glam in its lightweight,...

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Binge - Worthy Watering Holes and New Grazing Pastures - Part 2

More on the wild and wonderful in Hong Kong - here are a few more NEW hotspots to check out the next time you have a girls night out. Don't let it RAYNE on your parade. Pour on the smiles at Rayne, a new urban Chic Wine And Cocktail Bar On Wyndham where amazing cocktails, top class service, and the latest lounge and house music awaits. This glamorous...

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This Weekend - Warehouse Sale to Help the Needy

If you’ve not a lot planned tomorrow, do a good deed and go the the "Every ONE Can” warehouse sale at 39 Keppel Road #01-02/04, Tanjong Pagar Distripark tomorrow, 16 October, from 10am to 6pm. This is organized by FoodXervices Inc Pte Ltd, a leading food distributor in Singapore, and ONE (SINGAPORE). Buy essential items like rice, noodles, tuna, bread,...

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Binge - Get Ruffled and Truffled!

Can you smell it? The distinct scent of wild garlic with earthy undertones in the air? Yes, Truffles are back in season at US$2,000 a pound or more at auction and the big boys in the restaurant business in Hong Kong have their stash all ready for the tables.  It is essential not to cook this delicacy, but only to use it raw, shaved or grated onto...

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Buys - Branded Shades with the Bug Eye Look!

In the market for a new pair of shades to keep out the glare? We bring you our choice of simplyfab branded picks.  Store away the small round Pu yi's, apparently big bug eyes are still IN. See Liz Hurley in her Hogan's - love how her brown hair frames those bug eyes. Gorgeous even when she is casual! To stand out, go for funky handles...

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