Author: Sng Ler Jun

Steampunk fashion incorporates the essence of 19th-century industrial technology and the neo-victorian aesthetic. Japan, being massively creative, elevates it further at Steam Garden – the biannual event held in Tokyo. Celebrating its 5th anniversary this coming 1 & 2 April 2017 in Harajuku, Tokyo, enthusiasts can visit an alternative world combining the Japanese “Taisho Romantic” style with Dieselpunk. Participants can also lose themselves in the various street performances and live music from the era as well as booths selling retro gadgets, fashion accessories and so on. If you’re taking a trip to Japan, why not take a break from the…

Joining the list of activities at i Light at Marina Bay this 2017 is an inflatable park, Art-Zoo, which is situated on the Floating Platform. From now till 26 March, the inflatable park is open to the public at an affordable price. At only S$15 per person, you are granted entry for as long as you want. If you are coming in a group of four, you’ll only have to pay S$54  in total for admissions. Tickets can be purchased on-site or Online and due to high demand, please note that re-entries to the Art-Zoo are not permitted. Throughout the month of March, Singapore’re iconic…

I’m not sure if it’s a Singapore thing but the popular Disney Tsum Tsum mobile game has always had me stumped with its pronunciation. To date, I’m still getting it wrong. What I’m certain of however, is that a Tsum Tsum Carnival has hit the shores of Singapore. By now, many of you would have witnessed the Tsum Tsum roving parade taking place in town, with the cute characters blown up into massive balloons. While missing that is a bit of a shame, the carnival will still persist from now till 2 April 2017 at CapitaLand Malls islandwide. Shoppers at the…

St Patrick’s Day (17 March) reminds me of all things Irish, from the vibrant parades to palatable Irish cuisines and not forgetting, celebratory drinking. Come 17 – 19 March 2017, Circular Road will be cleared of all vehicles and play host to the annual St Patrick’s Street Festival 2017. Not only will you celebrate the Irish holiday, you’d get the chance to savour specially created drinks and dishes that take on a green twist or incorporate Guinness (YASSSS). Joining this year’s lineup of live music performances include Gan Ainm (Irish for ‘without a name’), Babushka, The Craic Horse, The Blackberries and more. We also…

If you are living or working in the Northern and Western parts of Singapore, you would have noticed the emergence of these white and yellow, single-gear bicycles. These bicycles are available for rent via the new mobile app, oBike. Priced at only $1 for every 30 minutes, commuters are encouraged to use these oBikes to travel over short distances within the city. With a user-friendly platform, be assured that the process of locating, renting and attaining the oBikes is made super easy. Just remember to park the oBike in a legal designated area and lock it through the app at the end…

If you are visiting Japan in March this 2017, you’ll be spoilt for choice by the amount of events and festivals that will be taking place then. Adding on to the list is a 10-day Chanel pop-up boutique in the Omotesando district in Tokyo. The beauty event will be held this coming 3 – 12 March 2017 at the So-Cal Link Gallery. This pop-up will feature the early release of 27 new ROUGE COCO lip colours in Japan. ROUGE COCO is slated to be released nationwide in Japan on 17 March 2017. The chic and sassy pop-up space, named “CoCo Cafe”, will not only…

Subscription boxes are not unheard of in Singapore. The thing about them is that they are super convenient and because we are all busy people, the existence of these boxes has certainly made life easier. Couple that with the thrill and surprise in unboxing and you have yourselves a monthly treat. Here is a pretty comprehensive list of subscription boxes that you can consider for a bit of regular pampering. -For The Female Fashionistas- 1. Club Lowinsky There are times when you are simply too busy to shop and when you finally get the chance, you realise that you’re a little behind the trends.…

“Singapore’s largest Instagram babes community”, SgInstaBabes, will be organising SgInstaBabes Day at the Emerald Pavilion in Sentosa this coming 11 March 2017. Yes, this is really happening. One of the highlights (besides the babes, of course) is the flea market – not only can you purchase savoury treats, fashionable apparel, artisanal wares and cosmetics, but you can also meet celebrities and influencers, such as Jonathan Cheok from Cheokboard Studios or DJ Jade Rasif. These local celebrities and influencers will be setting up booths to sell off their pre-loved clothing. You can also look forward to live dance performances by Hate to Love, pop art makeup by…

Holland Village reminds me of many things – a cool and happening hipster hangout in the day, and a crowded watering hole at night. Not forgetting our favourite Noose character, Barbarella Posh-Beckham. We recently got word of the special tours that have been organised around the dying neighbourhood and were lucky enough to get a sneak peek of what’s to come. In the seventh edition of its annual art walk, OH! Open House will be examining the history of Singapore’s oldest Bohemian enclave on the weekends from 4 – 19 March 2017. Pay $27.50 (inclusive of a booking fee) and you can…

Brought to you by the organisers behind Films At The Fort open-air cinema, Sunset Cinema is all about maximising Singapore’s tropical evenings. Held only on the weekends from 5 – 14 May 2017, Sunset Cinema promises patrons evenings of exquisite movie indulgence. You can look forward to award-winning films such as Arrival, Jackie, Lion, The Founder, A United Kingdom and highly acclaimed Captain Fantastic. Sunset Cinema is also Singapore’s very first silent cinema event. Audio for the films will be presented with state of the art wireless noise-cancelling headphones. Relax on these deckchairs and soak in the pre-film ambience as you spend some…

I have a thing for local stand-up comedians – I like how they are uncompromising, curt and often display an accurate (but hilarious) representation of real-life scenarios or situations. If you’ve been to last year’s Happy Ever Laughter (2016), you would have probably noticed one of the few “rookies”, Sharul Channa (cue ‘Namaste’). This sassy comedienne will be cracking up the Theatre @The Substation on 8, 10 and 11 March 2017, with a gig cheekily called Pottymouth. Sharul was notably the first Singaporean to be selected for ‘Comedy Zone Asia’ by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2016. She’s performed all over the…

Let’s be honest, no one really enjoys planning for outings. Chances are, you might have already looked through countless recommendations and reviews online, and you are probably immensely bored of the classic buffets or barbecue suggestions. For those poor souls who are appointed to plan their next company’s or class’s gathering, we feel you. Here are some suggestions to, hopefully, make your life a little easier and satisfy the restless bunch while providing ample opportunities to break the ice and foster stronger bonds. 1. Trampoline Park Trampoline Parks have been around Singapore for quite some time, and they are still…

The Hanami (花見) season, also known as the cherry blossom viewing, is one of the top reasons to visit Japan. Every year, many eagerly swarm to the Land of the Rising Sun to witness this majestic blossoming. For those who’ve yet to tick this off the bucket list, we thought we’d give you a hand. After compiling previous cherry blossom forecasts, here’s where and when you can (hopefully) expect to catch 2017’s Japanese Cherry Blossom Season: 1. Fukuoka – 25 March 2017 to 10 April 2017 Where to go: Ruins of Fukuoka Castle in Maizuru Park, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park and Nishin…

Train rides can be a bore, but not anymore as Singapore Poetry on the MRT will be hitting the circle line this coming 25 February 2017. The event will take place at 1.30pm at the Singapore Arts Museum where a group of poets, who are participating in the annual SingPoWriMo (Singapore Poetry Writing Month), will conduct a site-specific poetry reading session. Singapore Literature Prize-winner, Joshua Ip, will lead the event, thereafter participants will read poems while transiting from Bras Basar station to Labrador Park station. Participants are also able to purchase SingPoWriMo t-shirts. After which, they are invited to join in…

Imagine being in a space filled with other party goers, each having their own headsets that glow in neon colours and grooving to the music that only they can hear — that my friends, is the essence of Silent Disco. Together with Asia’s leading sustainable light art festival, i Light, Silent Disco Asia is launching a month-long, weekends-only event at Marina Bay from 3 – 31 March 2017. The world’s first pop-up Silent Disco Nightclub will be set up with a well-stocked bar, bespoke decor and lighting. Not to mention, floor-to-ceiling glass windows that offer a magnificent view of the City Business District across the…