Author: Vera Leng

Amidst the recent flood of nude lip products, Maybelline has found a way to bring us their take on nudes. Apart from challenging the norm with unique shades from their latest collection, the new Superstay Un-Nude Liquid Lipsticks can also last up to 16 hours. These babies are supposedly waterproof, kiss-proof and transfer-proof too. I don’t know about you, but that sounds like a pretty big promise to deliver. We took a closer look at their products for ourselves, and we’re about to kiss and tell! The Un-Nudes, meaning unconventional nudes, come in 10 gorgeous shades ranging from a quirky greyish lilac…

Italian shoe brand Superga and model Drea Chong are both big names in the local fashion scene. Now that they’ve combined forces, they’ve got us lusting after the latest Superga X Drea Chong collection. After a three-year-long partnership, Andrea Chong has stepped up as a designer at the Superga brand and her debut collection was released on 29 June 2018. We know that the trouble with sneakers is that they can get quite hard to match when you’re going for a more feminine look. Andrea’s collection not only reflects her gentle and laid-back demeanour, the espadrille-inspired ropes along the shoe rim keep…

Ladies, let’s all admit that part of feeling good is looking good. That’s the reason why we put on makeup, do our hair and paint our nails — but the last one can get a little tricky sometimes. Either we pay a bomb to get a lasting Gelish manicure or we make do with our shaky hands and have less-than-perfect DIY painted nails. But what if I told you that you didn’t have to spend S$70 and a couple of hours at a nail parlour just to get cute nails? The owners of Nodspark, currently the only Singaporean nail wrap brand,…

Every year, anime and manga fans wait in anticipation for one of the largest cosplay events in the world. This year, World Cosplay Summit 2018 is back for a nine-day run from 28 July to 5 August 2018, and will be held in Nagoya, Japan. Despite the origins of cosplay tracing back to Japanese roots, this festival will largely be international, where cosplay enthusiasts from all over the world can come together in celebration of this art form. The summit will kick off on the first day with an opening ceremony and conclude with the World Cosplay Championship 2018, where only…

Art festivals in Singapore are aplenty, but ARTas Singapore 2018 is one that’s specially curated for young people in the creative scene. The same people behind The Barter Factory will be bringing ARTas Singapore back for its third run on 30 June 2018 at St. Francis Road, featuring emerging Singaporean artists. Despite the pun on the local slang, Atas (used to describe something of high social status), the atmosphere at ARTas is anything but snobby. Expect chill tunes from local singer-songwriters such as Vivien Yap, Steph Yeap and Irwin Zephyr Tan. You can also get your hands dirty with dyeing and calligraphy workshops…

Ever since IUIGA first launched their online store last year, they’ve been one to watch when it comes to aesthetic household products and stationery. While brands like Muji and Marks & Spencer often come to mind when you think about household necessities, few know that you can actually get the exact same products at a lower price right here at IUIGA! After many requests from customers to get a chance to view their products in person, IUIGA has finally opened a brick-and-mortar pop-up store at SingPost Centre, and it’ll be here till the end of 2018. One look around this…

Well, you know what they say about summer: sun’s out, pun’s out. Okay, I don’t think there’s actually such a saying but I’ve got news that’s sure to put an end to your resting beach face. IT’S THE SHIP! is back for its fifth run this year from 4 – 7 November 2018 and it’s going to be nothing short of pure fun. The excitement starts from 4 November, where the ship will be departing from Singapore then sailing over to the shores of Phuket. Look forward to non-stop music, fringe activities and even an onboard cinema. The Ship will…

If you’re going to be in Bali this July, it’s time for you to whip out those sunnies and flip flops because Potato Head and Ismaya Live are hosting the Sunny Side Up Tropical Festival 2018! Back for its fifth run, the festival will be held at Potato Head Beach Club, spanning over a period of two days from 20 to 21 July 2018. The event will be a celebration of music, art and sustainability featuring installations by eco-minded artists. Speculated artistes include Lorde, Alt-J, James Bay and many others who have already been announced for the We The Fest…

If the sound of brands such as Supreme, Fila, Champion and Adidas gets your toes tingling in your Vans then I’ve got really exciting news to fuel your inner hypebeast. EXIT, Singapore’s second streetwear thrift store has landed on the highest floor of Orchard Plaza, and trust me when I say that you’d want to be one of the first to get your hands on their latest drops. Started by three young undergraduates, Darren, Charmaine and Aloyston, the start-up goes by the slogan: “EXIT The Norm”, encouraging those who love streetwear to be bold in their statement pieces. What initially started…

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is set to hit theatres on 7 June 2018 and United International Pictures Singapore has partnered with Plaza Singapura to bring you the ultimate multi-sensory experience. Happening at Plaza Singapura’s Main Atrium on Level 1 from 11am – 9pm, the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Adventure will be on going from 25 May 2018 – 17 June 2018. Be prepared to be fully immersed in an experience that engages all three senses: sight, touch and sound.  Activities that you can expect include Immersive Virtual Reality and Sandpit Dino Fossil Excavation. Don’t be daunted by the nature of the event though, because this…

Calling all Clubber Siaos, Electronic Dance Music (EDM) lovers or those who just love a good dance! Here to bring you an extraterrestrial time is Zouk’s 27th Anniversary Weekender Presents: Space Oddity, happening from 3 – 5 May 2018. Marshmello is no rookie to the EDM scene, and has brought us iconic tracks such as Alone, Wolves and FRIENDS. Fans of the helmet-donning artist can catch him banging out tunes to kickstart the first day on 3 May. His set will be followed by Ben Nicky on 4 May, and Zouk Allstars on the last night. If your idea of a good time is…