One of the most overpriced snacks has got to be popcorn that’s because the corn kernel itself is actually rather cheap. In cinemas, a box of popcorn can easily cost up to $6 or $7. Next time when you watch a movie, why not make your very own popcorn with a healthier sugar alternative instead?…
‘Che Figata’ is an Italian slang that means cool or awesome. This Italian cafe at South Beach, right opposite Suntec City Mall, easily stood out among other coffee roasters in Marina Bay District area with its slow-roasted coffee beans, eco-chic furnishings, and green ethos. If I hadn’t stepped into this cafe and to discover its story,…
I stopped buying clothes. I often re-wear what’s left in my wardrobe or hand-me-downs from my relatives. Being fashionable is a secondary concern to me. I go for comfort and simplicity. Even if I really do have to buy a new set of clothes for myself, I tend to go for comfortable basics which would…
Supreme Q.X Beauty Spa houses their second new outlet at Pacific Plaza and I must say that it is a luxurious beauty salon with spa treatment rooms that comes with ‘stunning views.’ Yesterday I was there to try out their new TCM Bo Jin Therapy treatment which originates from China during “Period of Three Kingdoms”. There…
You wouldn’t have expected an Italian restaurant to be named as ‘Blend It Up’ but it did catch hold of my attention. Is it a gelato or a smoothie shop? It’s actually an Italian casual restaurant that serves Italish dishes with a modern Asian twist and some Singaporean flavour in it too. This founder of…
Ecorganics is a one-stop organic beauty center where you can not only get your facial done but also hair too. I finally understood the convenience of killing two birds with one stone and having to save time from traveling one salon to another. It makes it so much easier if everything is found under one roof.I…
ELLE magazine organized several events throughout the year and these events are open to ELLE readers and sometimes to the general public too. This event, for instance, is open to all shoppers who has spent more than $20 on a single receipt at JEM. They also get to attend this festive masterclass organized by JEM…
If you want to look a little more glammed up during this Christmas, I suggest you could try this relaxing facial at Castelle de Beaute which combines a classic facial with Eyelash extension services. I’ve reviewed this beauty salon which is located at Jurong East before. And if you are living on the west side…
Cosentino has launched Glacier, Fiord, and Tundra which are three new additions to the Dekton® XGloss series. They were inspired by nature and natural stones. These three new types of surfaces are incorporated into Dekton® XGloss which is an innovative line of ultra-polished high-tech, ultra-compact surfaces, with a dazzling crystalline shine. All these polished and…
Soap bars are the way to go when it comes to sustainable living or the zero waste lifestyle. I’ve recently discovered another local brand that does hand-crafted botanical soaps. Their brand name, ‘Rough Beauty’ epitomizes the types of botanical soaps they are making. They use quality natural ingredients like plant essential oils, herbs, and spices for scents…
