Sunday Riley is a cosmetic chemist and product formulator. After struggling to develop skin-care products for many years, she became disgruntled with the ineffective formulations that were available during that time. In 2009, Sunday Riley, a cosmetic chemist and product formulator, founded her brand Sunday Riley Modern Skincare. Today, Sunday Riley is popular worldwide for its range of high-end products, which retail for between S$32 and S$227, and was officially launched in Singapore stores a year ago in 2018. Over the years, they’ve garnered a faithful following of many celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Cameron Diaz, and Helen Mirren. C.E.O…
Author: Tricia Ferdinandt
There’s nothing better than a warm, soothing cup of tea on a cold Christmas morning. It’s almost therapeutic I might say. Enter T2. They’re all about reinventing and reimagining the humble tea leaf and sharing their teas with anyone who would want a cuppa. T2 was established over 20 years ago in 1996 in Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia with the vision of combining ancient tea rituals, reinventing them and bringing them to the modern tea table. Every cup we brew is a chance to make tea more enjoyable, more accessible and more experimental; it’s our opportunity to connect, understand and share…
Frustrated with the tech equipment you have on hand with you at the moment? Are your laptops and mouses failing on you? That must be really frustrating but fret not, I got you covered. I hate to break it to you but at some point, your IT equipment will no longer be able to keep up to the usual rigour that you’re used to. Either your business will outgrow the equipment, the equipment will become too slow, or the technology will become antiquated. Sucks, I know. Situations like this mean it’s time for a long-overdue upgrade. And hey, I get…
History buffs, read on. I have a new tidbit for you. Singapore radio stations broadcasted a new recording of the country’s national anthem on Tuesday (Dec 3) as part of celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the anthem, the national flag and the state crest. It was played at 11.20 am on all Mediacorp, Singapore Press Holdings, SAFRA radio stations and public on the steps of the National Gallery Singapore. The new rendition is performed by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and contains minute changes to tempo so it’s five seconds shorter. But more importantly, it’s recorded with better equipment…
It’s finally December. Along with that comes Christmas shopping, and of course, the sales and discounts. With that, the Taobao 12.12 Year-End Extravaganza is taking place just in time for your festive haul. Buy more for less and save this 12.12, while snagging some lovely gifts or your loved ones, or even for yourself. Here are some household items to camp for. We won’t judge. 1. Portable Juice Blender Cut up some juicy fruits and add some flavour to your favourite beverage. This portable juice blender is mini but powerful and easy to clean up too. Buy it here on…
New Balance and Liverpool are partnering once more to put out another athleisure collection. The “Six Times” black collection comes after they released an all-black kit to mark the 2019/20 season. Taking the spotlight is the shirt that takes hints from the 2019/20 season’s goalkeeper shirt. Instead of the fiery red that is almost synonymous with Liverpool, the shirt comes in a suave black. The New Balance logo, Liverpool club badge as well as main sponsor Standard Chartered’s logo are printed in gold to elevate the luxury of the shirt. Six Times Black Collection also comprises of a line of…
No more teasing – sacai x Nike have finally released close-ups of their newest collaboration after a series of social media teasers. It will be an extension of the sacai x Nike LDWaffle line that was released earlier this September, as part of their fall collection. The newest pair of kicks are set to drop in February 2020 and make part of the Spring/Summer 2020 Nike collection. The newest sneaker’s design is a casual but well-constructed mix of sophistication and rawness, characteristic of sacai’s distinct style. Unlike the other pairs of shoes in the line that boast more playful and…
We’re merely a few weeks away from ushering in a whole new decade. That’s pretty wild. Before we go off and rejoice 2020, let’s take some time to pause, rewind and look back at the videos that made it to Singaporeans’ YouTube watchlists in 2019. The world’s most popular online video community is back this year with YouTube Rewind. It brings together the biggest music, trends, memes, and characters from the past twelve months featuring today’s biggest YouTube stars and mainstream personalities. The annual list of YouTube videos features what Singaporeans were watching the past year. There are two main…
Star Wars is making its round of collaborations in anticipation of its ninth installation, and adidas is taking another turn with the partnership- this collection drops 2 December 2019. The shoe-making giant is releasing versions of its NMDs and Nite Joggers that take notes from iconic characters from the extensive franchise. The six-shoe pack will consist of four NMDs that will characterise Darth Vader, Yoda, Princess Leia and the newest female protagonist, Rey. The Galaxy’s famous villain will be represented by a black base and a sharp, menacing red accents with “Join me and rule the galaxy” engraved into the…
There’s no way to sugarcoat it. Our world is dying. Within the issue of climate change, one of the major concerns is the amount of plastic usage. One of the ways to combat it is to cut down on our use of plastic straws, for example. Of course, this is easier said than done as many use the item for a variety of reasons. To replace the plastic material, a young Vietnamese entrepreneur, Tran Minh Tien managed to produce wild grass straws instead. How innovative. Tran Minh Tien is the owner of Ống Hút Cỏ., a company that makes two kinds…
If you’re unconventional and a big believer not following status quo, I have found the perfect Christmas tree to bring you some Yuletide cheer. Alleviate the minimalism and glamour in your home with black Christmas trees. Yes, you read it right, black Christmas trees. Treetopia, based in California, can fulfil your unique Christmas tree wishes. Their trees are artificial and unfortunately, can’t give you the fresh, crisp smell of pines. But in exchange, there won’t be any extra cleaning real trees might leave you with, and it is an investment for the coming Christmases too. For those who are a…
Our little red dot is clean, green and everything in between. Many have also likened it to being a “fine city.” Here are one of the reasons why. Did you know this “dystopian homeland” as Lenne Chai describes, is a place where homosexuality is criminalised by Section 377A of the Singapore Penal Code and punishable for up to two years in prison? That’s rough. Raised in Singapore and based in New York, Lenne Chai is a photographer and director by profession. Having shot for magazines since the age of 19, her work has been featured in titles such as Elle,…
There are many exciting line-ups of events happening this December to ring in the new year and celebrate the festive season. Whether with your beau or with your family in tow, you’ll be sure to have lots of fun at the assortment of activities to choose from below. 1. Furama Festival (Dec 6-Jan 26) Come and be merry at #FestiveFurama, the indoor carnival that’s free for all to enjoy. It will be held every Friday and Saturday in Furama Riverfront and Furama City Centre. Other than their 12-foot tall Christmas tree, you get to enjoy carnival games and VR gaming…
Combine luxury with wildlife and you’ll get this five-star safari lodge in Kent, South-Eastern England. If you have always wanted to visit safari animals in Africa, but don’t want to tough it out in the plains, and fear the risk of getting hurt, this is the vacation spot for you. Escape into the lush greenery with companions from the animal kingdom. Apart from lions, the resort is a sanctuary for over 700 animals from different parts of the world. Visit western lowland gorillas, giraffes, leopards, ostriches, zebra, the largest herd of black rhino in the UK and many more. In…
If your watch is barely holding on, and you’re looking for new time-telling investment, CASIO’s got you covered. The Japanese electronics company is updating its iconic and extensive, G-Shock collection with two new watches, the GMW-B5000TCM-1 and MTG-B1000DCM-1A. The GMW-B5000TCM-1 wears a coat of diamond-like carbon (DLC) to shield it against everyday wear like scratches. Unlike its brethren, which are made of stainless steel, these two new models are made out of titanium. This makes them about 57 grams lighter, which gives the wearer more comfort and a lighter wrist. Meanwhile, the MTG-B1000DCM-1A retains its stainless-steel make. It boasts an analogue display and…