It takes heart to find success and that’s exactly what Dipa Swaminathan did. Five years ago, she started a Facebook page called ItsRainingRaincoats in hopes of spreading kindness to migrant workers. With a strong vision and an invincible drive, she’s made it a long way despite starting it all on her own. With the help of a viral Facebook post, the movement began to gain rapid attention from residents all around Singapore. Now, ItsRainingRaincoats is famed for their massive contributions towards the migrant worker community. This is especially noticeable with the recent case of the Bangladeshi worker being struck with…
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When it comes to Apple AirPods, half the fun of owning a pair is the joy of getting a cute case to match along with it. I mean, what are a few extra dollars to protect your beloved audio devices when you just spent a couple hundred purchasing it in the first place? Fortunately, these wireless buds have a plethora of protective cases you can purchase online so you can fashion them in different ways to match your personality. As someone obsessed with audio devices, being able to style my buds with a case is essential. Here are ten cute…
The Aimé Leon Dore X New Balance 827 collaboration has long been highly anticipated. Teddy Santis’s eye for modernising retro silhouettes is displayed yet again in this phenomenal collaboration. Coming in three colourways and several complementary apparel styles, this latest release grapples you with its tasteful colour palettes. The Aimé Leon Dore X New Balance 827 composes of synthetic suede overlays and mesh underlays coupled with multi-colour detailing. The sneaker also features a white Abzorb midsole and a colourful outsole that perfectly contrast with one another. Finally, it fashions webbing details with a reflective print that completes the design. However, the…
Scoop Wholefoods is a plastic-free grocer which features Australian produce as well as premium wholefoods from around the world. On 18 March 2020, they finally brought their sustainable brand to the east with their third branch opening in PLQ Mall. Thankfully, we were lucky enough to be one of the first few to find ourselves in the outlet. If you’ve never been here, I can assure you that it’s worth a visit. From bath soaps to beeswax, it’s heaven on earth to your everyday sustainability lover. So without further ado, here are the ten most interesting items I landed my…
CALVIN KLEIN JEANS and CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR are known to be quite the thirst traps with their ever so alluring advertisements. Now, they’re bringing sexy into the celebration of unapologetic confidence and self-love with the all-new Spring 2020 Collection. The campaign is fronted by a cast who have bravely showcased their willingness to bare themselves to the world. This includes singer-songwriters such as Justin Bieber, and SZA, rapper and singer-songwriter Lil Nas X, model Kendall Jenner and singer-songwriter and actor Lay Zhang. I’ve got all eyes on Bieber because despite having quite the history, you can evidently see that he’s re-emerged not only…
Countries are starting to tighten and introduce new travel restrictions in a bid to contain the widespread proliferation of Covid-19. Just recently, the Singapore government has issued an advisory asking Singaporeans to defer non-essential travel—a tall order in the wake of a one week long March school holiday. We can’t even cross the causeway into Malaysia as the country goes into a lockdown with non-essential businesses required to shut down, and schools and tertiary education institutions to close. So what’s a Singaporean to do? We do what Singaporeans do best, of course: stay-cay our travel bug away. Hotels are also…
COVID-19 isn’t the only thing going viral this coronavirus season. Fear and disinformation is also spreading like wildfire and has strong potential to dampen community spirits. With that, local radio app Camokakis has launched a new hashtag challenge, #SGunited on Tiktok to promote confidence and good hygiene practices whilst instilling community-spiritedness and unity amongst Singaporeans. This first-time partnership, which taps on Camokakis’ three platforms – Music & Drama Company, 88.3JIA and POWER 98 LOVE SONGS–was launched on Saturday, 14 March. Singaporeans can now upload TikTok videos of their hand-washing motions choreographed to the #SGunited challenge song. Since everybody seems to…
Do you spend your time collecting metal straws and lusting after renewable products? It must feel really good to know that you’re #savingtheearth and all―except you might not be. To start, let me shed some light on what it means to be sustainable. Sustainabilityーcontrary to popular beliefー isn’t exclusively environment-centric. It’s determined by three different parameters: environmental, social and economic. To wit, sustainability is ensuring that the needs of the present are met without compromising those of the future. It promotes doing more, with less for what’s best. So, if you’ve been drowning yourself in self-praise, stuck in a hive mind of honour and…
Apple is my religion. For years, they’ve been the crown ruler of my tech life, slowly taking me through AirPods, iPhones, and Macbooks. However, the emerging Surface Pro machines over the years, have made me cast some doubts. With the release of the Surface Pro 7(SP 7), I’m proud to announce that despite my stubborn nature, I’m now an avid Microsoft fan. From performance and features to the value at its price, there’s no question that when contended alongside the iPad Pro, the SP 7 stands as the clear victor. Here are 7 reasons why. 1. Superiority in Functionality …
It’s 2020. Everything’s gone wireless. We’ve gone from phones, earpieces to chargers and now, hair straighteners. Over the years, Dyson has built a solid reputation for its innovation and unconventional methods of technology in household appliances. Now, they’ve taken it a step even further and are introducing to you, the Dyson CorraleTM straightener. The Dyson CorraleTM uses patented flexing plates that shape to gather hair and deliver enhanced styling with less reliance on heat. The best part? It’s suitable for all hair types. Featuring Dyson’s Intelligent Heat Control, precise temperatures along with 4-cell lithium-ion technology delivers cordless thermal performance. This enables users to…
Dolce & Gabbana is a globally recognised Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1985 in Legnano by Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. They have now gone a step further to not only be iconic fashion figures but also change-makers in promoting a notable cause. This March, they are beyond delighted to share with us the #DGLovesAustralia project. The project sends a meaningful message of solidarity and closeness. It aims to support the country—particularly the volunteer firefighters and those affected by the recent violent fires—by sending in love, support and most importantly, money. With that, they have designed a…
I fondly remember my very cringe-worthy 8-year-old self singing “I’m A Barbie Girl, In A Barbie World” days on end, despite not knowing the rest of the lyrics to the song. Though I’ve long passed the Barbie Girl phase, I can’t help but be enticed by the MAC x Barbie’s collaboration featuring an all-new Barbie Style MAC Lipstick. The global lady of the world has launched an exciting new partnership with MAC and it feels like a collaboration of my youth and my childhood. As part of MAC’s beauty initiative “international beauty movers and makers,” an all-new universal cool-toned, bubblegum-pink…
Rihanna, our trend queen, knows something big when she sees it. So with Tiktok gaining global attention, it’s no surprise to see the all-around cultural mogul launch a Fenty Beauty House created especially for Tiktokers. The musician and creator of the wildly successful Fenty Beauty line brings convenience to creators sharing their love for Fenty with the all-new Fenty Beauty TikTok House. Burgeoning Tiktokers now have a home with a fully stocked ‘Make-up Pantry’ to create their beauty-focused content. The idea is to have Fenty Beauty spotlighting their creative excellence along the way which is pretty much any beauty influencers dream.…
Itching for a new experience on your next holiday? Fret no more, these Villas in Bali will be sure to ascend you to a whole new level or frankly, a whole new galaxy with their Coconut Galaxy themed Villas. Watch as your troubles float away and leave feeling satiated at this beautiful holiday site in Bali. This villa offers you a private sanctuary that boasts an exquisite atmosphere—giving you a feel of luxury without an exorbitant price. It invites you to immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the ambience and features an array of amenities to suit your every need.…
Tori Kelly, American Idol 2010 semi-finalist, two-time Grammy award winner and the recipient of multiple other accolades is about to win one more thing—our hearts. Catch her live and be mesmerised this 17 April 2020 as she performs her debut concert at The Capitol Theatre. Presented to us by Hype Records, this American vocalist has many talents. She’s recognised widely as not only a singer but also a songwriter, actress, and record producer. Kelly’s early beginnings started with her posting videos on YouTube when she was only a teenager. She then gained recognition and rose to fame upon appearing on…