Author: Vera Leng

Hooray! We’re all starting the new year with 20 20 vision and the new year’s arrival could be a good or bad thing depending on whether you’re a glass half empty or full kind of person. There are two types of people in the world: one that simply loves celebrating new beginnings, and the other kind that believes, “years are just social constructs”. Whichever category you fall under, I’m here to pull out all the stops and show you how you can enjoy this time of the year, with 16 Experiences Happening In January 2020 You Won’t Want To Miss.…

Every year, approximately 30 meteor showers occur that are actually visible to us here on Earth. In fact, some of these occurrences have been around for more than a century. According to NASA, a meteor shower occurs when the Earth passes through the trail of debris left by a comet or asteroid. Every shower has their own unique active periods in Singapore, and the up and coming Quadrantids Meteor Shower is slated to reach its peak between the night of 4 and 5 Jan 2020 – it will be visible in Singapore prominently between 4 – 7 am on Sunday, 5…

Every year, an international business-based technology conference, known as CES, is held for companies and businessmen all over the world to gather and witness the birth of novel and state-of-the-art tech products. This coming CES 2020, LG Electronics (LG) will unveil the first Indoor Vegetable Cultivator, a bold step into the upcoming indoor gardening trend. This new built-in column-type LG indoor gardening appliance will employ advanced light, temperature and water control, convenient all-in-one seed packages and a growth-monitoring app to help users cultivate nutrient-packed greens from the comfort of their own homes. Experience the novelty of having a green thumb…

With the impending Year of the Rat, it seems like we’re getting many Disney, or more specifically, Mickey Mouse collaboration lines. The latest to hop onto the bandwagon is none other than popular Korean skin care brand, Innisfree Korea, who’s no stranger to collaboration lines. After all, the BT21 x Innisfree Skincare Range that they released earlier this year was nothing short of a hit, as expected. Next January, we’re getting the Hello 2020 Mickey & Friends Collection. The highly anticipated range boasts a wide variety of products, and they’re not shying away from colour. Think regular Innisfree products that…

The iconic Christian Dior print in Signature Canvas might seem all-too-familiar with us—where have we seen it before? Oh that’s right, it’s the Christian Dior Oblique Book Tote, the one that almost everyone seems to own. Now, Dior has extended their range to cushion foundations with the latest limited edition Dior Forever Perfect Cushion – Diormania Limited Edition, slated to drop on 1 Jan. I can’t think of a sweeter way to begin the new year. For fans of the CD line, this might seem more of a collector’s item rather than plainly just make up. The collection features four…

We’re all familiar with the national airline of Japan—Japan Airlines, or more commonly referred to as the abbreviated JAL. However, their lesser-known low-cost counterpart, ZIPAIR, is scheduled to launch and begin operations in the summer of 2020. ZIPAIR currently only has one aircraft in service in its fleet, and it’s none other than a Dreamliner leased from parent company, Japan Airlines. The other 787 they’ve leased is undergoing renovation. Building on the hype surrounding its launch, ZIPAIR has begun the unveiling of this exciting new budget option for travellers. So far, they have revealed their first cabin interior design for…

Even non-shoe junkies would be able to recognise New Balance’s iconic ‘NB’ logo from miles away—that’s just how quintessential it is. New Balance is on a roll with its collaborations and has come together with multiple brands to recreate a few favourites. The 850 model was first made available to public in 1996. A good 23 years later, (hey, the shoe’s as old as I am) New Balance has reinvented this classic in collaboration with contemporary collective No Vacancy Inn to bring us the New Balance x No Vacancy Inn 850 sneaker (S$189). This drop is a continuation of the collaboration…

Every year, we’re treated to special collector’s item coins or medallions from The Singapore Mint—I distinctly remember receiving them as birthday gifts from my grandpa on certain years. Seeing how I was born in the year of the Rat, I guess next year marks the second full cycle of the Chinese Zodiac for me. This coming 2020, The Singapore Mint has joined forces with none other than the famous rat—or mouse, should I say—Disney’s Mickey Mouse and his loving partner, Minnie Mouse. The Disney Lunar New Year Festive Medallion Collection is currently available for purchase, and sales will run…

Many of us are guilty of waiting with bated breath every season in anticipation of a new collection of Starbucks Merchandise to drop. And while their Christmas series is no longer a surprise, Starbucks Taiwan has surprised us with their latest Constellation Collection of mugs. Dropping on 26 December 2019, these mugs will definitely be a collector’s item for all you astrology fans out there. And even if you don’t believe in all that jazz, you gotta admit that it’s fun to own merchandise tailor-made to your birth month. In my opinion, the attention to detail in this collection is…

First, we got the Harry Potter x SPAO Collection, and then Harry Potter x Pandora. This next one’s going to be just as affordable as it is fetching. Korean Jewellery Brand OST has come together with the Harry Potter franchise to bring us the Harry Potter x OST Collection. OST has previously worked with BTS’ BT21 to launch a collaborative collection, and they are now appealing to the fans of the Wizarding World. What makes this different from other Harry Potter collections you may ask? Well, the sheer variety you can find here already makes it a worthy place to…

Apart from receiving ang baos, I think I speak for most of us when I say that getting to splurge on new clothes is something we look forward to every start of the year. And while it can sometimes be stressful when you’re pressed for time to find something that you like, shopping should always be therapeutic, easy and breezy. This coming Lunar New Year, Pomelo Singapore’s giving us a head start by letting us in on their exclusive Chinese New Year 2020 Collection, in advance. They’re not shying away from the traditional red and champagne gold hues, which is…

Old-school is in, and so are collaborations. In true throwback fashion, Skechers has joined forces with L.A. Gear California, to introduce the Skechers x L.A. Gear 1988 Slammer Collection. Those who love reminiscing about the good ol’ days of basketball will definitely appreciate this relaunch—some might even remember the OG LA Gear Slammer. It goes without saying that this basketball-inspired mid-top sneaker was a huge hit back in 1988 when it first dropped. L.A. Gear’s basketball sneakers were an icon of its generation, and this time it’s making a comeback with a more inclusive twist. Yep, basketball sneakers for women.…

Can’t seem get Frozen 2’s “Into The Unknown” out of your head? Catch yourself subconsciously humming “Some Things Never Change” on the commute to work? Or maybe it’s your young one who just won’t stop belting “Lost In The Woods” at the top of their lungs. Whomever it may be, Golden Village is offering Frozen enthusiasts an outlet to chime to their heart’s content with their very own Disney’s Frozen 2 Sing-Along Experience. Happening at GV VivoCity on the 11 January 2020, you and your loved ones will furthermore get to indulge in other Disney’s Frozen 2-themed activities like colouring,…

I think most Singaporean girls can relate when I say that I’m always staring out of my office window, dreaming about that getaway in which I simply get to drop all responsibilities and obligations and readjust my focus on self-care. Buuut, being broke stands in the way. Boo. Well, we’ve lamented, and they’ve heard us. Which is why Pomelo Fashion Singapore is launching a brand new campaign—Anywhere With Pomelo, and it’s just as exciting as it sounds. Through this, Pomelo will be offering selected participants a curated box containing limited-edition Pomelo merchandises, gift vouchers, and a budget of S$450. Equipped…

What’s the Yuletide season without Christmas trees to spread the good old festive cheer? It sure does begin to look like Christmas once you spot twinkling fairy lights, impressive set-ups, and celebratory displays that fill the streets. If you’re wondering where to go to look for Singapore’s best trees, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to find out where to spot some Christmas Trees in our little red dot while on my little escapade to look for the grandest of them all.  I’ve scored the trees on 3 criteria—Grandeur of Décor, Astound-ability and Accessibility (because what good is…