It is not a secret that I am a Twitter-addict (follow me at @ladyironchef ). Twitter is a great way for me to know what my friends are doing, and to interact with my readers. My life will not be the same without Twitter. But sometimes I get annoyed by things that people do on Twitter....
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Tinytrunk is a new Singapore-based platform that lets businesses and individuals sell stuff online in a dead-simple, highly designed environment. What’s notable about it is that it has signed up some indie retailers in Singapore, including multi-label store Blackmarket . It gets 8,000...
Basically, I paid USD$75 for 2 stands, one for my tablet (iPad) and the other for my smartphone (iPhone/Galaxy Nexus/Lumia 800). The smartphone stand quality is terrible, the rubber texture of the stand seems to have melted because when you touch it, it feels sticky and oily. The suct...
Oh the irony. Singapore Tatler cover : "Join four high society couples who share their stories of enduring love" Straits Times front page : "Howard Shaw and 3 others charged for underage sex" As friend Imran pointed out, perhaps the headline for the Tatler cover should have been "Lust...
Edgy Singaporean model Ian makes his debut at the Men’s Fashion Week Singapore 2012 runway at the Spencer Hart opening show. We understand that Ian will also be modelling for 9 other shows. Also from the same modelling agency ‘+3 Models’ super twins YR & YZ gets further exposure on th...
And after I got everything set up, I went ahead to do my app shopping. Here are some of the awesome apps I have on my iPad (and some on iPhone as well). Some of you have been asking me which app I’ve been using for the photos in my previous blog entry, I’ve shared that AMAZING app in ...
A planet in trouble needs us. Volunteers in the natural history community who are doing something for the public or individuals concerned about the environment making an effort in your daily life, you can easily fill this in to add to the billion acts of green pledged.
Photos: Songkran Moments in Phuket Posted by xinyun on April 19th, 2012 Here are a few Songkran Festival shots from the recent Phuket trip: Taken with IPhone4s in Dicapac (waterproof casing), w/o filters. More coming up after sorting and post process. Tweet Posted in Filler , Photos ,...
19 April 2012, Singapore – This past Monday, we checked out the fitting for Korean label Song Zio and managed to capture some of the behind the scenes with a Leica point-and-shoot camera. Dennis, our writer and a ‘creative’ photo enthusiast, snapped a few black and white photos to cap...
Many months ago, I get to know Meaghan through twitter because she was looking for suggestions for good food in Singapore. So when she arrived in Singapore, I offered to bring her to one of the hawker centres for dinner - East Coast Lagoon Food Village
Beauty On Tuesdays: Eyeliner Second to mascara, eyeliners can make a significant difference in how your eye makeup would look. Wi Topshop's 2012 Spring & Summer Soiree Tongue in Chic were invited to attend an exclusive jamboree celebrating Topshop and Topman's Sprin FashionValet.net b...
“I Think, I Care, I Act – reflections from 15 years of battling marine trash in Singapore” N. Sivasothi aka Otterman Coordinator, International Coastal Cleanup Singapore Abstract – biologist N. Sivasothi aka Otterman fell in love with the shores of Singapore which are home to amazing ...
Kumar, Cherian George and myself were interviewed for PRI's The World. Their radio show is heard on NPR in America: "Comedy in Singapore: Can the Much-Restricted Nation Lighten Up?
Focus on technology, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Dementia and supporting several other social causes. Write mostly about the independent Arts scene in Singapore as well as the general works as organized by the various government bodies. Has a fascination with photography and indulge in a litt...
Christian Dior announces the nomination of Raf Simons as Artistic Director of women’s Haute Couture, Ready-to-Wear and Accessory collections Raf Simons (image from style.com) Paris, April 9 2012 - Christian Dior announces today the nomination of Raf Simons as Artistic Director of wome...
This will be a short post! Had a picnic with Purink just awhile ago! We were supposed to have a picnic at Marina Barrage but i was feeling really unwell with fever flu and all, i decided to try my luck to see if the girls would come to my place for our picnic instead. I love my girls ...
While certainly one of the more majestic playgrounds around, it wasn’t the only kind of playground. James, who grew up in Jalan Bukit Ho Swee, played at the ‘globe’ playground, which was a spherical metal frame that children could climb on and swing about. Searching the pictures of th...
set the stage for a cool, swath of exciting designs and creativity. Coming from the famed British Isles, Nick Hart of Spencer Hart of Savile Row, bespoke British designer who count Hollywood A-listers as his regular clientele, showed the audience why his designs are indelible, cool an...
Although the restaurant is less atas (i.e. less of a fine dining ambience) as compared to its sister restaurant, there are some chi-chi elements to the restaurant. For starters, the decor is one and the pricing does suggest being somewhere in the middle of a casual restaurant and a fi...
BN admits to wrongful use of ISA. How about PAP? April 20, 2012 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics Written by Ng E-Jay 20 April 2012 Across the causeway, unrelenting political pressure from opposition parties and civil society groups have compelled the Malaysian govern...
The digital ‘market’. In Asia. It’s booming- you say. Growth continues. Well, depends on the lens you put on. Let’s come down from a macro viewpoint- to some factors that could have driven this market, its people, its place. Instead- we choose Same old rhetoric. Same old routine. Chro...
Highly coveted Saville Row British Bespoke Label Spencer Hart is a smart dapper collection by Nick Hart, the desired choice of Hollywood A-listers, actors and musicians like David Beckham,Robbie Williams, Pierce Brosnan,Orlando Bloom, P.Diddy, Kate Bosworth, Matthew Williamson, Benedi...
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Internet is available (chargeable though), though wireless isn't. So, if you're intending to surf the internet in your room, remember to bring along the LAN adaptor, if your notebook doesn't already have it inbuilt. You can also request for portable connectivity from the room services...
It has emerged that Kevin Systrom (of Instagram) had originally asked Mark Zuckerberg (of Facebook) for US$2 billion . Zuckerberg sealed the deal over three days, and managed to slash the price tag by 50%. It’s almost like how we operate at Beijing’s Xiushui and Yaxiu markets. And it’...
10 days ago, my beautiful and dear friend, Claire, lost her battle with breast cancer. I met her 8 years ago, through the local toy library – of all places. We were both young, first time mothers and we both had a young baby boy. She had such a gorgeous personality – always smiling, a...
Archive > Hollyhoque Collection 153; Garden Saunter Posted on April 19, 2012 by Hollyhoque Butterfly Flutter Lace Sleeves Top Redwood, Cream, Blush, Navy (Hollyhoque Collection 82; Summer Affection ) S$23 Measurements: 14.5″ – 18″ Across, 25″ Down Manufactured for Hollyhoque There’s s...
