Tickets To Jay Chou’s Concert In Singapore To Be Released On 7 July

Jay Chou fans, a date and time has been set for the sale of tickets for his upcoming concert here in Singapore: 7 July, 10am.

Remember those details because if last year is anything to go by, it’ll be a mad scramble for fans to get their hands on tickets. During his last concert here, about 30,000 tickets for the concert were snapped up within a short two hours, so don’t say we didn’t warn you!

The king of Mandopop will be here to perform on 6 Jan, 2018 at the Singapore National Stadium. He will be here for “The Invincible” Part 2 concert.

Tickets are priced between S$128 and S$348 (excluding booking fee). Purchase your tickets via West Your Case, East-siders – You’re Missing Out On These 8 Dessert Spots At Jurong

 

 

Wipe Away Your Tears Because Gong Cha Will Be Back In Singapore “Pretty Soon”

If you’ve been grieving the loss of Gong Cha, and traveled all the way down to its last branch in Marina Bay Sands last weekend for your final cup of Gong Cha, that may all have been for nought. Singapore’s favourite bubble tea brand will be coming back!

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Wait, WHAT?!

There is no information yet on an actual opening date or time frame, but the exact words of Mr Kim Soomin, a partner at Unison Capital–the firm that co-owns the Gong Cha brand with Royal Tea Taiwan–were “we plan to come back pretty soon”.

The reason? Gong Cha Singapore outlets were among the top three contributors to Gong Cha’s overall turnover, raking in about S$30 million in annual revenue. Basically, that means all that Gong Cha we’ve been drinking has paid off!

The chain is slated to return in a couple of months in a “bigger, better, upgraded format”. There is also no word yet on how many outlets will be opened but according to Mr Kim, “as many as we can”.

Expect everything you love about Gong Cha and more, because Gong Cha also has plans to bring new colour to the Singapore market, such as by giving its Singapore stores a more modern look, and a brand new menu that’s tailor-made for its Singapore customers!

Who else is excited, because we know we are!

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Changi’s Jewel Is Like A Futuristic Playground – Bounce On Sky Nets And Play Among The Clouds

Changi Airport–the pride and joy of Singapore.

The best airport in the world for the 5th year running, it looks like that title isn’t going anywhere, especially with the addition of lifestyle complex Jewel Changi Airport.

A Tourist Attraction In Its Own Right

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Beautiful on the outside, what lays within is even more amazing. Besides featuring an estimated 270 – 300 retail tenants (i.e. no lack of options when it comes to shopping and dining), what makes Jewel truly unique is that it’s also a playground for both adults and kids.

Canopy Park

The star of Jewel is undeniably Canopy Park, a 14,000 sq m space that occupies Jewel’s top floor.

Featuring bouncy sky nets, towering hedge mazes and so much more, the Canopy Park is an enchanting indoor garden that will ignite your sense of wonder, no matter your age!

Sky Nets

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Michelle Chong Pays Litchfield A Visit In Latest Promo For OITNB Season 5

Michelle Chong. We know her for the many memorable characters she plays, from ditzy Barbarella to PRC hostess Lulu from Lulu The Movie. Today, she takes on yet another character in a promotional video for Netflix’s ‘Orange Is The New Black’–the Singaporean Ah Lian.

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Titled ‘Ah Lian In Litchfield’, the 1:15 long video stars Chong and Uzo Aduba, who plays everyone’s favourite Litchfield inmate, ‘Crazy Eyes’. In stereotypical Ah Lian fashion, she rocks an intense winged eyeliner look, a bold pink, glossy lip, and has an inexplicable obsession with her fringe.

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As per usual, she kills it with her delivery of Singlish phrases we all know well like ‘abuhden’, ‘kan ni na’, and ‘siam la’, leaving Crazy Eyes at a loss for words.

Watch the full video here.

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Beijing 101 Has Been Around For 43 Years, But What’s Their Secret To Survival? We Found Out

Male or female, young or old, we all want to look and feel good.

While some of us struggle with difficult skin, some of us struggle with something else: our hair. Whether it’s flaky scalp, oily scalp or hair loss, hair issues can be a huge source of confidence loss for both men and women.

While there are many shampoos, tonics, and serums out there that claim to help with these issues, few of them truly deliver on their promises, leaving us right back at square one: without a solution.

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Beijing 101 has been in the business of hair loss solutions for a good 43 years and has won many international awards from different countries! They also have a stellar track record, with 9 in 10* of customers seeing visible hair growth and long-lasting results.

An authority in hair care, Beijing 101 employs Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles in its service. Not only do they use premium-grade natural herbs like ginseng, lingzhi and dang gui to treat scalp issues, all their consultants are TCM trained!

We sent our ambassador, Vanessa, down for a scalp treatment. After all, who would say no to better, healthier hair?

Consulting With The Specialist 

The session began with a 20 minute consultation with the hair consultant, which took place in a welcoming private consultation room.

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The consultant asked her a series of questions pertaining to her lifestyle, hair- and health-related habits, before proceeding to scan and analyse her scalp. She found that Vanessa’s hair was thinning at the crown, and that some empty pores were prominent.

She suggested that this could be due to stress and a lack of sleep (#studentlife), and she recommended that Vanessa go for the Herbal Scalp Treatment, which helps to cleanse and keep the scalp clean, preventing hair follicles from getting clogged.

Treatment Begins!

Vanessa was led to a private VIP room, where she got all the privacy she wanted, to browse through the magazines provided and to enjoy her tea.

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The procedure began with the application of the Deep Cleansing Scalp Mask to her scalp, a concoction of TCM herbs. The mask was spread evenly throughout her head, and a steamer was used to help open the pores of her scalp so it could absorb all the good stuff packed within it!

The mask was left to sit for about 40 minutes, before being thoroughly washed off.

For the next part of her treatment, 2 coats of serum were applied to her scalp to balance its pH level. The serum was massaged into her scalp to, once again, aid absorption.

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There were 3 different types of massages she could choose from: one for better sleep, one for soothing tense muscles, and another for overall well-being. She picked the one for overall well-being–the signature Meridian Herbal Treatment Massage–which was very calming and relaxing!

Seeing A Visible Difference

To conclude the session, she was given a second scalp analysis, where you could actually see much fewer pores clogged with sebum. While there was–of course–no visible hair growth within that 1 session, she left with a cleaner, much healthier scalp than she came in with!
To check out her experience, watch the video below!

If you’ve been struggling with your scalp for the longest time and have tried almost everything out there in a bid to remedy it, make a trip down to Beijing 101—you won’t regret it!

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DJs Above & Beyond Will Be In Singapore For One Night Only – Here’s Where They’ll Be Spinning

Listen up party people! Block off this date on your calendars now, because UK’s most adventurous electronic band, Above & Beyond is here to party with you!

Set on 12th May, Friday, members Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Paavo Siljamäki will be taking over the console at Zouk Singapore.

Besides hitting #1 on the iTunes dance chart in 20 countries, they are the first British DJs to play sold-out shows in the legendary New York’s Madison Square Garden and The Forum in Los Angeles.

To give you an even better idea of how big these DJs are, they’ve ranked within the top 10 of DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJs Poll for five years in a row now, from 2007.

This is one party you definitely don’t want to miss! If you want a table, book it quick because we expect the crowd to be above and beyond the usual!

Above & Beyond x Zouk Singapore
Address:
3C River Valley Road, The Cannery, Singapore 179022 
Date: 12 May, Friday
Time: 
Till 3am

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Sample FREE Goodies From Food, Coffee And Even Whisky Subscription Services This Weekend!

How do free booze, coffee, and bites sound to you?

Indulge in all of that and more at Eat. Drink. Shop. Share this Friday and Saturday, 7 and 8 April!

With a mission to increase the visibility of startups, Startup Asia Women has partnered The Co. Singapore to bring you Eat. Drink. Shop. Share–a public showcase on subscription-based startups.

Vendors present include whisky subscription service Whisky ButlerBooksActually, a subscription box for books; StyleTheory, a clothing subscription box, and many more!

Sample booze, coffee, healthy bites, and fashion, and discover products and services you can subscribe to that you won’t find anywhere else!

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For aspiring startups, this is also a great opportunity to gain insightful tips and soak up the startup community spirit – meet startup founders in person and learn about their passion and journeys. From books to beauty to food to services, there’s a Image Credit: FITTHREE[/caption]

Make your way to the lovely laidback Duxton neighbourhood this weekend to show your support to local startups!

Grab your free ticket now by registering at Sawmarket.peatix.com. Remember to pre-register, or you’ll be paying $5 at the door and be missing out on discount codes, cash vouchers, and lucky draw prizes!

Interested in more startup activities from StartUp Asia Women? Stay updated on their Facebook page!

Eat. Drink. Shop. Share.
Date: 7 April (Friday), 5pm – 9pm, 8 April (Saturday), 12pm – 8pm
Address: 99 Duxton Road

Started University? Here’s Our Guide To Surviving Your Freshman Year

Looking forward to starting on your university life or worrying about adapting to a new environment? Well don’t fret, your freshmen year will be one of the best year you’ll ever have! With orientations to attend to assignments and projects piling up real soon, your university life may be hectic but exciting.

To make your first year a truly memorable experience, here’s a guide to surviving your first year in university!

1. Get To Know Your Campus

Before starting school, get down to your university and take the time to explore the different faculties. Check out good food around the campus and mark down your favourite study spots! As a university student, you will definitely spend most of your time in school.

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There are many student clubs, camps, or even sports to join. Take some time to wind down in the midst of studying, de-stress and discover new skills you never knew you had!

4. Stay Healthy

Rushing for assignment deadlines, working long hours on group projects or even studying for your test might lead you to staying up in the wee hours of the morning. Try to keep yourself healthy by planning your schedule for the week and include a fitness regime. A short daily 30 minutes of exercise 4 days per week is the key to staying healthy.

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If you require help on counselling, financial advice or academic assistance, your campus should have a student support office where you can seek help from. Remember, always ask when in doubt.

6. Balance Your Studies, Social Life And Work Commitments

It’s likely you’re juggling studies along with other commitments when you’re in university. With part time work commitments, gatherings and parties to attend, university life may seem difficult to maintain a balance between social, work and family.

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Try to keep a schedule and set your priorities right! Balance your time between school, family, and social life by planning a schedule beforehand. If you’re only meeting your partner once every week, rekindling might happen but just remember to have a durex condom with you.

Be ready to conquer your studies and always remember to enjoy your university years! It may seem long but it will pass in a blink of eye. Have fun in university!

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Ho Seh Liao! The Govt Is Giving Out S$120M To Help Out HDB Homeowners

The Ministry of Finance announced today that around 880,000 Singapore HDB households can expect to receive $120 million worth of Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates in FY2017.

This rebate is intended to provide additional support to households and will be used to offset a household’s S&CC payment directly.

Each eligible Singaporean household will receive 1.5 – 3.5 months of S&CC rebate, depending on your HDB flat type. This rebate will be disbursed through the months of April 2017, July 2017, October 2017, and January 2018.

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Eligible households will receive a letter from end March with further details on the rebate.

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6 Bag Labels Every Stylish Singaporean Guy Should Be Familiar With

When putting together an outfit, the one problem that almost every Singaporean male will have is picking out the right bag. While the ladies have an array of purses, clutches, totes and god knows what else to choose from, men usually face the challenge of finding a practical yet aesthetic bag that doesn’t look like one they borrowed from their girlfriends/sisters.

Well, step aside ladies, because this article is where men rock the runway.

If you think a man’s bag is a ‘murse’, it’s time to join in the crowd. From backpacks to tote bags, here’s a list of six labels to kick-start your man bag predilection and to complete your outfits with.

1. Brownbreath

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Designed with a distinctive minimalist colour palette, each bag is carefully fashioned for maximum convenience while assuring that your appearance remains on point

Price: $70 – $270
Where to Get: 
The Assembly Store
#01-22/23, The Cathay, 2 Handy Rd, S229233

Megafash Outlets


2. Gnome & Bow

Gnome & Bow is a Singaporean label started by local Quanda Ong. Since its infancy, the brand has been getting stirring reviews for its quality materials, workmanship, and storytelling. Wait, what?

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As a novel entry into the local fashion scene, each bag is imbued with a whimsical storytelling element such as The Hare & The Tortoise and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.

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Harmonising functionality, class and fun, Gnome & Bow bags are designed for the discerning individual.

Price: $245 – $395
Where to Get:
The Assembly Store
#01-22/23, The Cathay, 2 Handy Rd, S229233
Naiise

3. Herschel

Renowned for its quality and innovation, Herschel‘s bags are perhaps the most prominent among Singaporean males. Their collection is diverse with various styles to complement your outfits. The design behind Herschel is rooted in vintage mountaineering and travel, as evident from their great emphasis on functionality.

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Herschel bags are fitted with big compartments, ideal for wanderlusts and leisure travel shoppers. Rugged and sturdy, they are also the perfect companions for Secondary School and Tertiary School students bearing laptops or textbooks whilst commuting to and fro.

Price: $52 – $232
Where to Buy:
The Assembly Store

#01-22/23, The Cathay, 2 Handy Rd, S229233
DOT Outlets
Zalora          

4. Porter

The Porter label is split into two different categories – Porter International.

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Head Porter/Porter Tokyo is from Japan and carries exclusive tote bags, backpacks and shoulder bags that are nearly impossible to find in brick-and-mortar stores. Their bags are catered towards affluent young to middle-aged adults and are on the pricier side.

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The Porter International bags on the other hand, are widely available. Porter bags are generally considered affordable luxuries with a strong fan base comprising of working adults. Melding aesthetics with practicalities, their collection features folios and shoulder bags optimal for the professional office look.

Price: $144 – $452
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STATE is probably so indie most would have never heard of it. This American bag-makers pride themselves as crafters of style and durability. The best feature of this bag is undoubtedly the company behind it.

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STATE is a philanthropic company that employs the “Buy One, Give One” model, whereby for every bag sold, one containing school supplies is given to a needy American child for free.

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From the eye-catching colours of The Kane to the unique fireman clip closure of The Smith, this upcoming brand is generating massive amounts of hype. So, before it goes mainstream, win yourself a couple of hipster style points by getting a hold of one of these babies now!

Price: $89 – $109
Where to Get:

6. RAINS

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Premium Danish label RAINS was established in the rainy (duh) streets of Copenhagen. With a name as simple as its concept, RAINS does exactly what you expect it to do – it protects your beloved from getting soaked by rain. Their collection includes designer tote bags, messenger bags, and duffel bags; all of which is a reflection of modern city life.

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As we all know, Singapore is host to unpredictable weather and you wouldn’t want to be caught off-guard when it starts pouring. Practical for use be it to protect precious documents or electronics on a hike, you won’t have to worry anymore.

Price: $126 – $190
Where to Get

Yes, gone are the days of Crumplers or Kankens. These bags may not necessarily come cheap, but they are definitely investments worth making. They’ll carry all your essential work or school materials, and not to mention other optional daily products like a deodorant, hair wax, or even a durex condom.

Not only will they complete your look and keep your style on point, you’ll get your money’s worth with the bags’ durability.

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