Author: Shiya

Mobile photo-editing and video-editing apps are not only incredibly convenient, they’re also user-friendly and idiot-proof. I’m sure we’re all familiar with apps like VSCO and Snapseed that can help you achieve a consistent look and feel while yielding almost professional results. However, besides these common apps, here are five mobile apps that will have you cashing in the double taps on Instagram.  1. Floment Notice how the clouds appear to be drifting over the sky in a manner that resembles a timelapse? Would you believe me if I told you that this gif was actually created from a still image?…

Keep a lookout as The Promontory, home to part of the largest carnival in Singapore, will soon undergo an exciting transformation in conjunction with i Light Marina Bay 2018. From March till April 2018, The Promontory area of the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival will become a neon playground, Gastrobeats! While the Bayfront Event Space will remain as it is, The Promontory will be boasting a fresh look and visitors can look forward to new games and more food booths. Plus, you’re in for a treat with live performances by various popular artistes like M1ldlife and Cadence. If you’ve exhausted the typical carnival-esque photos in front of the…

Celebrate the end of March by being fit and having a ball of a time at the Illumi Fest Run 2018! Even if you hate running, you’re going to love the Illumi Fest Run. Not only will there be various stations with games for you to try, you’ll get to party under the stars splashed in a multitude of neon colours! This year’s theme of Live, Love, Glo means that you’ll live the experience of partying while running, celebrate love with your fellow revellers and glo(w) with neon colours all night long. As you race through the course, keep an eye out for Illuminators…

Heads up, K Beauty lovers! The Korean Beauty industry has started rolling out 2018 releases and The Face Shop is one of them. We had a chance to try out the whole new range of Flat Velvet & Glossy Lipsticks and here’s what we thought. Slim, compact lipsticks that are able to achieve the precision of lip liners. Shades inspired by the winter/ autumn trend. A semi-matte finish that promises to last for hours or a glossy finish that will hide your lips’ worst state. Did these lipsticks live up to all its claims? More or less, yes! With just one…

Solo travelling has gained traction in recent years and I’ve seen friends take month-long sabbaticals to backpack around Europe. It’s especially common for university students on their semester-long exchange abroad. While it’s really exciting to be alone in an unfamiliar place and I haven’t heard of anyone returning from a solo trip with regrets, there are many ways for things to go south. It’s also scary if you don’t have anyone to turn to, especially if you’re a girl. I’m not trying to perpetuate any stereotypes here, but it’s undeniable that girls are a little more vulnerable. Besides being street smart…

It all started from a bag of leftover cement that’s now grown into a business that draws up to a hundred participants at workshops. Alvin Chan, founder of Concrete Everything, discovered his interest in being a concrete craftsman through an innocent incident. One day when he was walking past a construction site in Singapore, he spotted bags of leftover cement and decided to “borrow” some, scooping it into an NTUC plastic bag. After some experimenting, he fashioned a DIY mould out of a milk carton and created his very first concrete lamp. Four years ago, the 28-year-old knew that he…

If you’ve always wanted to try new exercises but don’t want to commit to classes or fork out the cash, Fitness By The Bay is your solution. Fitness By The Bay is a series of complimentary mass workouts ranging from yoga to fitness routines. As the sun sets, unwind with a workout session against the beautiful backdrop of Marina Bay. You don’t have to be a fitness junkie or a yogi to join in these sessions — they’re designed to cater to everyone. This February 2018, look out for yoga sessions as well as workouts like BodyAttack™, Circuit Blitz and…

Thinking about the arcade brings back a wave of nostalgia. Back in my secondary school days, we would change out of our uniforms and convene there after school. For most people, the arcade was the place of many memorable group outings and for some, perhaps even the location of a jittery first date. It’s been a while since I’ve stepped into an arcade but after seeing the photos of the swanky new Timezone outlet at VivoCity, I was so stoked to visit it and relive those days of glory. After having a go at most of the games at the…

If you’re out of ideas on what to give your special someone this Valentine’s Day, how about giving them the gift of time instead? Blissbox’s experiential gift services allow you to choose from a set of personalised experiences that best suits your recipient. This is perfect if you’re tired of the same ol’ box of chocolates and flowers. Nothing is as special as giving someone your time and nothing as meaningful as forming new memories together. Your recipient will surely find it heartwarming that you took the time to pick the package just for him/her! Besides, you’ll get to spend…

ColourPop – the cosmetics brand that promises to offer cruelty-free makeup at wallet-friendly prices. Beauty should be affordable, they said. But, ColourPop, if you’re constantly releasing new products almost every month, how is a girl going to keep up? Well, that’s a topic for another day. For those on a tighter budget, you’ll be pleased to know that all of ColourPop’s products are priced reasonably between USD5, approx. S$6.60, to USD25, approx. S$33. Plus, the brand doesn’t scrimp on quality in order to offer this price point. So here’s a bit of a newsflash: You don’t have to spend an…

If you love beach parties but want something more than the usual sun, sand and sea, here’s one event you’ll be interested in. It involves having a whole lot of coloured powder being flung around and DJs hyping up the crowd!  Rang Barsay is back again this 2018 at Sentosa Wave House. This is promised to be the best colour party in Singapore and when they say that it’s going to be a crazy time, they mean it. Three years ago, 1,000kg of coloured powder was fully sold out. The alcohol was all gone. Even the wooden flooring was smashed. Now that’s…

When Lyn Ng was offered a salary increment and the position of Assistant Manager in a marketing firm, she turned down the offer and flew to Taiwan for a six-month-long carpentry training programme instead. Now, she’s taken a huge pay cut to work on an intern’s pay as a carpenter at Triple Eyelid Studio. But, she couldn’t be happier. “I really couldn’t stand the working style (at my previous job) anymore. There was no space to breathe,” said Lyn. Armed with her newly-acquired carpentry skills, the 26-year-old has joined the team at Triple Eyelid Studio to contribute to the upcycling…

Punggol may be a little remote for most people but it seems like there’s now another reason to pop by this corner of Singapore. A pasar malam like no other is currently going on right outside Punggol MRT Station.  In fact, with the hipster food stalls and carnival games available at the venue, it would be more accurate to term it a bazaar. The Punggol CNY Bazaar 2018 is currently underway, and you can expect to see four to five rows of food stalls and a few rows of stores selling Chinese New Year decorations, clothes, games and electronic accessories.…

If you own a PAssion POSB Debit Card, get your card on standby because you’re in for a treat. POSB is running a ton of 1-for-1 deals to attractions in Singapore this for cardholders, every 10th of the month. The deals last throughout the whole of 2018 so don’t fret if you’ve missed one, just try again the next month! Here’s a bit of a preview of some of the deals: Sentosa Valid for tickets to Adventure Cove and S.E.A. Aquarium. Method of redemption: Book your tickets online at www.rwsentosa.com/posb every 10th day of the month. Do note that the offer is…

Good news for all art lovers — enjoy free entry to the Singapore Art Museum at Late Nights with SAM every second Friday night of the month until March 2018! Opening hours will be extended to 9pm on these two nights with free entry starting from 6pm. Wind down after a stressful week with an outdoor dining experience at Standing Sushi Bar’s pop-up from 6pm to 10.30pm. Enjoy an alfresco picnic set up with food like yakitori sticks, enoki and bacon sticks and salmon skin. Sip on some craft beer while enjoying the ambience or have a glass of wine instead. SAM will also…