Author: Alfieyah Abdullah

With all the hype around Aladdin’s remake as well as the musical playing in Singapore, we all want three wishes for ourselves. Well, Disney has granted us with our very own magic carpet! Ok it’s not exactly the kind that floats in the air, but rather, this magic carpet is meant for water. Suitable for those ages 3 and up, Disney’s magic carpet pool float, USD$60 (approximately S$84) won’t let you save on your flight tickets but it’ll save you during monsoon season. Pool parties are going to be that bit more fun. I guess it’s a little bit more practical,…

Remember the Gudetama themed plane? How about the Hello Kitty one? Well, now we can add a Duffy themed aeroplane, dubbed as the Duffy Friendship Express to the mix thanks to China Eastern Airlines’ collaboration with Shanghai Disneyland. The Duffy-themed plane is in celebration of the upcoming Duffy month at Shanghai Disneyland Resort in September 2019. It’s not just the exterior of the plane that’s painted. The cabin walls and luggage containers are also covered in Duffy and friends images. Passengers taking the first Duffy painted plane can look forward to gifts in the form of Duffy bears and they’re handed the commemorative…

Look forward to a truly homegrown experience with the upcoming Legacy Music Festival, the brainchild of local DJ, Andrew T. Happening 6 and 7 December 2019 at Siloso Beach, the festival will be headlined by DJs Tiesto and Don Diablo. Other supporting acts are rumoured to include Cosmic Gate, DJ duo Sigma and Swanky Tunes. Legacy Music Festival will premier with the theme ‘A new dawn’ and party-goers can expect a high tech stage that merges music, digital and immersive technology to enhance the entire party experience. To make it an even more immersive experience, all party wristbands are radio controlled…

Korea seems to never run out of adorable, quirky products. This time they’ve gone above and beyond (literally) with this giant cat balloon planted in the centre of Seoul’s Olympic Park.  Setup by South Korean’s SK Telecom on 13 August, Seoul’s Olympic Park and Yeoido Park transforms into a temporary augmented-reality (AR) zoo as part of their summer celebrations and also to showcase their latest AR app. Aside from the giant cat, red pandas, corgis and alpacas figures are scattered throughout the grounds. All you have to do is download the ‘Jump AR’ application on your phone to let all…

As I’m typing this, my table’s a mess of entangled laptop and phone charging cables. How apt of me to be writing about cord keepers. Candy toy manufacturer Re-ment released these functional yet adorable Pokemon cord keepers that can be attached to any charging cable. Not only can it hold your cable in place, it still makes your desk visually appealing with these little pops of Pokemon cheer. There are eight different Pokemon cord keepers to choose from (or you can buy all of them if you want to!). Choose from Caterpie, Pikachu, Eevee, Swinub, Growlithe (my personal favourite!), Tangela,…

There is no limit to the number of cute things you can have in your life. Which is why you should all be on board with the new Duffy bear home series that Tokyo Disneyland is launching as part of their Fall 2019 collection. This Duffy night light, JPY 4800 (approximately S$62) will put all other teddy bears to shame. No longer will you need to hug a soft-toy to sleep, this night light will bathe your room in a soft, warm yellow light leaving you to comfortably drift off. Maybe you want to get your kids to help you out…

If the dumpling lamp wasn’t enough, you can complete your dim-sum addiction with the new dumpling air purifier by Los Angeles brand, Smoko. Not only will this be an adorable addition to your home, but it’s also a useful tool to trap airborne allergies (especially during the hazy and hungry ghost month). In addition to the product specifically targeting pollen and dust, the dumpling air purifier comes with a special UV light that is effective for killing bacteria, viruses and mould. Plus, the dumpling air purifier is portable because of its USB port, allowing you to plug it into any…

Gone were the days when we readily bought newspapers and flipped to the comics section for some Charlie Brown entertainment. With the Tokyo Snoopy Museum relocating from Roppongi to a more spacious location in Minami Machida Grandberry Park, visitors can look forward to a site twice as large. The museum will continue to introduce the Peanuts series through their artwork, original comic strips and other exhibits; especially with their new permanent exhibition space and dedicated studio. You can also find an exclusive collection of original Snoopy items in the museum store and even create a personalised Snoopy doll! The highlight…

If you’re sick and tired of old knitted beanies when you’re on holiday, why not invest in a cuter, trendier fashion statement that’ll keep your ears warm as well? The new Sanrio Hello Kitty hat series is a soft, snuggly cap fashioned to look like one of the six Hello Kitty characters. The best part? It comes with ears that twitch when you pull on the hat’s ‘tails’. The six characters available are Hello Kitty, My Melody, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Pochaccho and Kuromi. Each hat has two trailing fabric piece that can either double up as a scarf or you can…

With their first kickstarter project kicking off on a high, Singapore-based D.atlas Studio has created a new collection of medication-themed pokemon pins to add to your list of “cute but unnecessary” things to buy. If you’ve always wanted to be a Pokemon trainer and collect those gym badges, this could be one step closer to your dream. This time, their enamel pin collection is inspired by our well-known Asian medication such as ointments that the founders grew up with. Think Axe Brand Oil, VapoRub and Peipakao but woven in together various Pokemon characters! This Kickstarter campaign has a total of…

Singaporeans have had Paya Lebar Square and the Singpost Centre to fulfil our mid-East side needs.  Thankfully, with the new opening of Paya Lebar Quarter Mall (PLQ) on 30 August 2019, Easties no longer have to fight with the crowds at Tampines. The new mall will be connected to Paya Lebar MRT station and will house a Shaw cinema and countless food place – not only making it a family-friendly area but provide more food options for those working there. I mean, who’s going to say no to weekends spent at a cinema with 12 halls and an IMAX theatre…

We’ve seen cute and we’ve seen curious, but Japanese products have outdone themselves this time with their breakfast-themed household items. Japanese grocery brand ‘Village Vanguard’ launched a collection of lounge furniture that has given a new definition to the phrase, all-day breakfast. You’ve heard of Muji themed rooms and fully furnished Ikea homes. After looking at this single toast sofa going at JPY13,824 (approximately S$180), you might consider a food-themed living space. Not only is this sofa perfect for small spaces, but it also comes in two different versions; a regular lounge sofa or the stackable sofa bed version. If…

Known for their quirky streetwear and goth styles, as well as being one of the most sought after website for festival wear, it’s no surprise that DollsKill would release the ‘Extra Cheese Plz Burger Sneakers’ to add to their range of off-the-wall fashion. Although there’s no customising this burger order (sigh, McSpicy with cheese), this pair of statement platform shoes will be the centre of attention at any music festival. This pair of buns will cost you USD$88 (approximately S$122), but it’ll definitely be worth it. Imagine sporting these on the way to your next food-themed shoot. Who needs a…

With our long weekend and public holidays behind us, we’re all in need of some rest and relaxation. When better to commit your off days to then one of Southeast Asia’s best Electronic Dance Festival? The Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) returns to its home ground in Jakarta for the festival’s 11th Edition after 2018’s stint in Bali. DWP is usually held a week after Zoukout with similar artists – usually, Singaporeans will pick one or the other unless you’re a rave maniac. Having grown to become Asia’s largest dance festival over the years, DWP will be held from 13 to…

Every time I tell someone I went on a meat-free diet for two years, they’ll be like…you wot? I still ate fish and seafood, but the no-meat thing is still hard to swallow. If you’re someone who can’t imagine life without your meat (specifically pork and a good ol’ steak), then you’ll want to keep these pig-culiar products close by! These pork belly or shabu-shabu socks US$1.15 (S$1.60) are what you need when you’re on a budget and can’t afford the real deal. Besides, at least you know this pork belly isn’t whilst socks last… I’m not entirely sure if…