2017 has thus far been quite a momentous year for Singapore. In the last two months alone, we've been in the global news quite a bit for a number of reasons - some raised the city's cool cache to a whole new level, while others... not so much. Here's a recap of five of our favourite moments this year.
Read MoreUber, Swat or Grab - Which one is your favourite? We tell you what our favourite was to get to work!
Read MoreLong gone are the days when luggage meant just a bag to hold your travel essentials. These days, it doubles up as a fashion accessory for stylish jetsetters too. Available in an array of bright and trendy colours which make them easy to spot on the baggage carousel, suitcases also now come in a variety of travel-resilient fabrics, such as the stain-repellent Teflon or ultra-lightweight polycarbonate.
Read MoreAs if packing for a trip is not hard enough, now you've accepted an invitation to attend your good friend's wedding - in a far away, exotic locale. Cue scratching your head and staring into your bursting closet, trying to figure out the looks and what exactly to pack.
Read MoreIf you did not score yourself a ticket for this year's Jubilee celebrations on Aug 9, fret not. You can still be in on the action and catch the fireworks live from various spots on the island! According to the chairman of the fireworks committee, Military Expert 6 (ME6) Manimaran Ganesan, this year's display will be the biggest and boldest yet...
If you're tired of visiting the same old shops in Singapore, how about giving the newly opened Manifesto a go. Located at the recently unveiled Capitol Piazza Mall, the multi-label concept store promises to reignite your passion for fashion.
There is no other place I love better in the world for eating and shopping other than New York - The variety of stores and food options are never ending. As a long time tourist to this city, i think I have sought out my favourite meals and deals that always keep me coming back. In this list are some of my favourite vintage, discount and consignment stores that are a must-go for me every time I step into the city.
Read MoreLights, camera, runway!
Singapore Fashion Week is already well underway with only this weekend left to catch exciting shows and - wait for it - Victoria Beckham. The English popstar-turned-fashion designer will be showcasing her fall/winter 2015 collection this Sunday at the closing show (but more on that later).
If there is one exhibition to visit while you're on holiday in London, it has got to be the Hermes Wanderland exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery.
Being a film buff in Singapore can be challenging sometimes. With the big-box cinemas only bringing in mainstream Hollywood blockbusters (the likes of Michael Bay’s explosive metal clangs), it is tough to find independent cinemas that show films from the eras long gone in the glory they deserve.
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