Author: Julian Wong

Onitsuka Tiger is finally releasing its first ever video game themed product, and it is a collaboration with the classic arcade fighting game that we all know and love. That’s right, Onitsuka Tiger is collaborating with Capcom’s Street Fighter to bring you a Chun Li- inspired version that’s never been seen before – the new Mexico 66 SD. The sneaker will be available in two colour options, in the trademark colours of the powerful female Street Fighter character, Chun Li. Only 5000 pairs will be released worldwide. Here’s an added bonus. By purchasing this shoe, you will also get a…

The lakeside cabin that Tony Stark aka Iron Man lived in after the 5-year timeline jump in Avengers: Endgame has been discovered on Airbnb in the USA – here’s the property link. The owner of the Airbnb property, Ed, states this on his listing’s description: “This is the iconic cabin from the Avengers Endgame! Tony Stark’s home and funeral site from the film.” The cabin is located in Fairburn, Georgia, USA. It is 20 minutes away from Atlanta International Airport and is ideal for fishing and watching horse shows, as claimed by Ed. If you are interested in booking this location,…

You can make your kicks more than a fashion statement. You can let them speak for something. Something meaningful. adidas presents to you, the Love Unites campaign to celebrate the LGBTQ community. For this campaign in conjunction with Pride Month, adidas will release the Pride Pack – these shoes will be available at adidas stores in Pacific Plaza and VivoCity, or you can buy them online at Adidas’ website. The Pride Pack features beautiful remakes of the adidas Continental 80, Ozweego and Nizza, with rainbow details to celebrate love and equality. The footwear will retail for S$150, S$190 and S$110…

Carouselland is back for the fourth year running at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Halls A & B from the 16-18 August 2019. Whether you are someone who likes to browse the Carousell app for great deals like myself, or someone who actively sells your knick-knacks on the app, here is your chance to head to probably the largest indoor bazaar event in Singapore: Carouselland. If you would like to have a booth at the event, booth registration is open and you can sign up at this link. Do it quickly, as the first 100 confirmed booths will get…

June is Pride Month, a month where people gather to raise awareness for the LGBT community. But other than the annual Pink Dot event, do you know that there are other events in Singapore that celebrate love and equality too? One such event is Pasar Pink!, which will take place this Sunday, 16 June 2019 at the Open Farm Community, jointly presented by Sunday Social Market and Pink Fest. At the event, you can hunt for that perfect piece to complete your outfit or your home. This event is a great place to look for items to showcase that extra…

Ever wanted to have music and beat the blinding light of the Sun at the same time? Tired of always losing your wireless earphones, or having to untangle your wired ones? Look no further, because Bose has come up with a way to solve these problems. Introducing Bose Frames, the first audio sunglasses from Bose. These frames are the first commercial product to be embedded with the Bose AR technology, first-of-its-kind audio augmented reality platform that combines the power of next-gen Bose audio products with innovative mobile applications. It produces rich immersive sounds for the user, yet those around them…

Almost every Singaporean would have bought something off the shopping platform Shopee, or at the very least heard of it. But did you know, that the app has made some upgrades? Introducing Shopee Live, a livestreaming feature on the app which allows sellers and brands to engage potential buyers. Sellers can showcase both their products and personality to captivate audiences. Interested buyers may also ask questions in the chatbox which sellers can see in real-time. Many shops and brands have already started to make use of the feature, notable ones being FILA, JBL and Chope!. You do not have to…

Youths in Singapore will not find the sound of “thrifting” new and unfamiliar to them. Whether you enjoy browsing the racks on stores or through sellers on Instagram and Carousell, we can all agree that it is the Singaporean nature to like to get something for cheap. Hence the trend of thrifting. But there’s a problem with browsing through sellers on Instagram. While we may be busy with our studies, work, or military commitments, we may miss some good articles of clothing due to not being able to open up the app, or our fingers simply aren’t fast enough to…

Need a getaway with your boy/girlfriend or your best buddy? You better jio them quickly, because Scoot is having a TWO-TO-GO GTG sale happening for one day only when you book on 11 June 2019, from 7am-2pm. To be eligible for this promotion, you have to follow these steps which can be found on Scoot’s GTG sale page as well: 1. Booking must be made only on the Scoot promotion page 2. Select your desired destination 3. Enter your travel dates and ensure they are within the promotion’s travel period 4. Select travelers in pairs with a minimum of 2…

Contemplating getting a new piercing but unsure of how you’ll look? Want to rock that trendy eyebrow piercing but afraid your parents might “disown” you? Want to pierce your septum but afraid of the pain that comes along with it? Well, now you can. With this filter you get to try a virtual nose ring online for free. Instagram user @nelzster01, has created an augmented reality(AR) Instagram filter which lets you do just that. When you first select the filter, grey spots will appear around your face. These white spots are where you can place the “piercings”, and all you…

An all-new Iron Man EZ-Charm will be released on Lazada where it is sold on the EZ-link’s official store. And we love it – 3000. Here’s why. As expensive as Iron Man’s suit is, this EZ-Charm only costs S$29.90 (with no load value). While this charm may not be able to fire missiles or fly, it will light up when you tap it at the MRT gantry. https://www.facebook.com/myezlink/videos/1144376465735858 Want to get your hands on it? Too late! The charm sold out on Lazada within half an hour. We can only hope that EZ-link will restock or come out with more collaborations with the other…

Japan is a country known not only for its anime and delicious cuisine but also its many weird/ cool inventions – here is one. Japanese company Rohto Pharmaceutical has developed a deodorant and body cleanse named Deoco, but here’s the twist. These bath products make you smell like a “young woman”. Literally. Here’s the science behind it. Rohto Pharmaceutical announced that they have isolated two chemical compounds, Lactone C10, and C11 which the bodies of young women in their late teenage years produce in greater quantities than those of older women, and the compounds share the same properties of scent…

Need a fresh tattoo? INK & ART returns for the third year this 22 – 23 June 2019 at The Cathay. The two-day event will feature mystery tattoos and tattoo showcases helmed by the popular local tattoo studio, Traditions Tattoo Collective. If you are brave enough, all you have to do is simply spend a minimum of S$80 in two receipts from 21-23 June at The Cathay during the event, and you will be eligible to get a free 6cm x 6cm mystery tattoo on your forearm. Don’t worry, the tattoo will not be completely random. Choose from a series…

No, you did not read the title wrong. Thailand’s Snake Brand which produces Prickly Heat cooling powder that just about anyone, from army boys to housewives, all know and love actually has a Prickly Heat shower gel and body spray – this new discovery can be found on Face And Body’s website and Shopee for S$5 and S$9.90 respectively. Both the Prickly Heat shower gel and body spray come in two scents, Classic and Relaxing (French Lavender). Well, now that I think about it, applying the powder version during outfield did indeed feel extremely relaxing. The shower gel was first spotted by…

Our favourite kitty cat is turning 45 in 2019 and in commemoration, Sanrio and Singapore’s EZ-Link have partnered up to bring you three limited edition Hello Kitty EZ-Link card designs. These cute EZ-Link cards will be available at all Buzz outlets in Singapore and will be retailing for $10 each with no load value. The designs will be released weekly in June on the 6th, 13th and 20th. Will you collect them all? Before you start buying in bulk for your family and friends, please note that each customer is limited to 5 cards per transaction. Hurry and head on…