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Jay Chou Opens First International PHANTACi At Orchard Gateway!

If you’re a Jay Chou fan you would have gotten tickets to see his “The Invincible” concert going on later tonight at the Indoor Stadium. But if you’re a HUGE devotee of Jay Chou, you would have been part of a large crowd of about 250 to 300 at his clothing store PHANTACi on Friday.

Jay Chou was the guest of honour at the grand opening of his clothing store located at (Image credit: Yahoo Lifestyle)

Also Read: Orchard Central Is Home To UNIQLO’s Brand New 3 Storey Flagship Store!

5 Minutes With Kimberley Yong: Travel Enthusiast, Writer & Starbucks Junkie

A model, blogger, and travel enthusiast– Kimberley Yong is certainly a force not to be trifled with. Read on to find out more about Discover SG’s 20 year old brand ambassador!

1. Hi Kimberley! Tell us a bit about yourself.

Hello, my name is Kimberley and I’m 20 years old this year. Being someone who loves adventure, traveling is definitely a huge hobby of mine. For the longest time, it has been my dream to travel all over the world. I hope I will be able to accomplish that dream someday. We’ll see.

2. What got you into blogging/photography?

I guess writing and capturing picture worthy moments is just a part who I am. Many people who don’t know me wouldn’t expect me to be sentimental. But in actual fact, I am. When I am in a new place or when I experience something new, I want to document every moment of it. I guess it’s just me trying to give my future self something to look back on.

3. What is your favourite place to eat and hang out?

I like to hang out at a Starbucks near my house. The story goes way back but let’s just say I made a handful of life long worthy friends there. That place just feels as good as home.

4. What’s your favourite bar ? Do you have a favourite drink?

My favourite bar has got to be Empire. I’m a huge fan of rooftop bars and Empire has it all.  I love the fries at Empire and nothing beats sipping a glass of gin and tonic while enjoying the view.

5. What is something you have too much of?

I think I have too much clothes. For some reason, I always feel as if I have nothing to wear.

6. What is something you never have enough of?

I can never get enough of spending time with the people I love.

7. Is there something you hope to achieve in 5-10 years?

I envision myself being happily married to the love of my life. Probably starting a family of my own and of course, pursuing a career that I enjoy.

8. Tell us one country/place you really want to visit

I really want to visit Cambodia. It may be very unexpected of me to say Cambodia but I really want to visit the country I was born in.

10.What is your biggest regret?

My biggest regret would be not believing in myself enough when I was younger. Due to my insecurities as a young teenager, I didn’t feel very confident and that led me to stop pursuing what I actually loved at that age – which was continuing my blogshop and being a YouTuber.

11.What is your biggest accomplishment?

My biggest accomplishment so far would be that one time when I sung a solo in front of 1000 people during a play for my school’s 150^th anniversary.

13. What is your go-to piece of clothing?

Crop tops. I think they’re cute, effortless and easy to style. It’s a go-to look for me especially when I’m living in such a hot country like Singapore.

14. What is one makeup product you can’t live without?

I can’t live without eyeliner. There’s just something about the intensity it brings out in my eyes I can’t leave the house without. It makes me feel sexy.

 15. Lastly, I love your sense of style! Where do you shop?

My usual shopping places are TEMT, H&M, Forever 21 and Editor’s Market.

Instagram: @kimberleyyong_
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Orchard Central Is Home To UNIQLO’s Brand New 3 Storey Flagship Store!

If you’ve been on any social media platforms today, you would know that UNIQLO is opening its first South-east Asian global flagship store tomorrow (Friday, Sept 2) at Orchard Central. This flagship outlet will be the 25th UNIQLO store in Singapore. It joins the ranks of flagship stores worldwide, like the 6 story outlet in China!

Here are a few reasons why you should be waiting in line when it opens its doors tomorrow!

1. It’s HUGE

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If you have yet to catch the sneak peak video of the new outlet, it spans nearly 29,000 square feet over 3 floors!For comparison, the new Sephora at ION spans only 10,000 square feet.

The new Orchard Central outlet still boasts its signature light wood, simple layout and standing mannequins. Something to look forward to? It also holds the largest collection of UNIQLO dresses!

2. Get Featured

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In anticipation of its opening, UNIQLO has rolled out a new campaign, #yourstagelivenow. Featuring local talents, you too can be featured on their large screens if you upload a picture of yourself expressing creativity on Instagram or Facebook.

Fun Fact: The new flagship store has 286 digital screens throughout the 3 floors, the most in the company’s history!

3. Learn Something New

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UNIQLO is also collaborating with Singaporean talents, bringing you workshops on; poetry writing, calligraphy and floral arrangements. Sign up for UNIQLO’s e-newsletter for more details!

4. Exclusive Shopping Bags And Uniqlo T-Shirts

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UNIQLO is all about collaborating with regional and local talents, for the new flagship store.Teaming up with local artists in creating exclusive t-shirt designs (showcased in a dedicated UNIQLO T-shirt corner on Level 1).

Something to convince you to stand in line for the opening? UNIQLO in collaboration with 4 local illustrators have come up with 4 different shopping bag designs. You can’t get this just by popping by the store, they’re given out exclusively with a purchase and they’re only available while stocks last.

5. A Little Taste Of The Neighbourhood

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5 Adult Playgrounds That Will Make You Feel Like A Child Again

Living in Singapore isn’t just about malls and shopping (don’t get me wrong, I LOVE malls and shopping), you can find some pretty exhilarating and unique things to do on our tiny island. We sourced out some of the best adult playgrounds you can find across Singapore!

1. BOUNCE

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Located in sunny Sentosa, Rope Yoga & Kitesurfing? 6 Thrilling Sports For Adrenaline Junkies

Ambassador Highlights #1: Food Tastings, Secret Life of Pets Preview & Beers!

Here at DiscoverSG we’re all bout local events and amazing eats! This weekend the DiscoverSG team and our brand ambassadors headed down to some exciting events!

Here are DiscoverSG’s Brand Ambassador Highlights this month!

1.La Semaine Franҫaise (The French Week)

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Appreciating the taste of French Cuisine tonight.

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Presenting two of my favorite dishes from last night’s magnificent spread. Compliments to the chef. . From 10 to 17 September, 25 restaurants across the city will be offering exquisite deals of French Food and Wine to share the best of French classic and fusion gastronomy. During this French week, La Semaine Francaise, all first time or frequent French foodies will be able to experience a 3 course meal at these 25 restaurants for just $40++ for lunch and $58++ for dinner. . This is just one of the many interesting weeks or festivals Singapore has to offer. To keep up with more exciting events, follow @discoversgofficial here on Instagram or visit their website <www.discoversg.com> It’s never a boring week with @discoversgofficial ?

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What’s better than a little French Food to spice up your week? Nothing really according to DSG’s brand ambassador Kimberley Yong.

Supported by The French Ministry of Agriculture, DiningCity, played host for this year’s Le Semaine Francaise (or The French Week for us English speakers). Kimberley tasted some delicate french hors d’oeuvres paired with classic French wines against the backdrop of classic architecture.

For the full list of participating restaurants:

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If you love Asian fusion food and are constantly looking out for new restaurants, we’ve got you covered. Known for its eclectic take on Asian cuisine, Si Yu was there to see it happen!

What did she love best about Ding Dong? The oriental theme and eclectic design of Ding Dong of course!

(Image Credit: Craving for something sweet? Chef Jet Lo serves up a lighter version of the popular traditional Cantonese dessert.The Ding Dong mango with pomelo and sago is reinvigorated with mango foam sorbet and passionfruit puree. With each bite, accompanying fresh pomelo bits and freeze-fried mango chips add an interesting texture.

A weekend in Singapore is just not complete if you’re not catching a movie! Thanks to United International Picture, DiscoverSG’s brand ambassadors Estella Ho and Stephanie (piinkmasquerade) were lucky enough to get tickets to the sneak preview of Secret Life of Pets!

Ever wondered what your pets were thinking and doing when you left the house? The brilliant minds behind Despicable Me and Minions have brought to life an animated comedy about the lives our pets lead .

If you’re a animal lover, a child at heart or if you’re looking for something lighthearted to catch this week (out in cinemas 1 September), head on over to your nearest cineplex and catch Secret Life of Pets!

4. Chang Beer Fest

The weekend is all about kicking back with friends, having a drink or two and getting our hands on some delicious food! The DiscoverSG team and our brand ambassadors (Shivon Chua, Dacia Klee, Anna Ng, Isabel Lee, Rae, Nicole Lee, Vanessa Ho) had an amazing time at the Noise Singapore Festival 2016 – Show Your Support For Our Local Talents!

Haze Is Back YET AGAIN – Here Are How Singaporeans Reacted To It This Morning.

If you woke up this morning and thought there was something wrong with your sight, don’t worry it isn’t just you. The whole Singapore has been filling up with smog since 3am this morning.

Across social media channels, Singaporeans have been using the hashtag #sghaze to respond to the haze with frustration and the usual bit of sarcasm.

Waking up in the morning to be greeted with great weather.

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#same

The silver lining to cancerous horrible weather: the puns.

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Some Singaporeans aren’t relying on the NEA PSI readings, and to be honest we have to agree with them.

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Some of us are doing what we can to combat the bad weather.

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We still have to be thankful for the clean air we have received from Indonesia, because clean air for the whole year is WAY TOO MUCH to ask for.

Just like a bad nightmare we can’t wake up from, the haze is going to get to you sooner or later!

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And really, we should all be blaming the REAL culprits.

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Do you feel the same?

Also Read: Can’t Sleep At Night? Tire Yourself Out With These 6 Night Activities!

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Never Say #bojio Again: MakanBus Brings You To All The Food Places You’re Sure To Love

Let’s be honest, the best food in Singapore aren’t always very accessible. While you can find some local eats near MRTs or near the city,we all know the best local food are scattered all over our sunny island. Unfortunately for those of us who don’t have access to a car, it can be pretty difficult to get to these places.

Not anymore.

Tourists and Singaporeans alike can now explore the heartlands and try some famous local eats. The

(Image credit: on their website, for a flat fee of $28. Commuters can hop on and off the bus which runs from 11am to 7.30pm at 20 minute intervals. Passengers will also be given a map listing more than 20 eateries, most within walking distance from the pick up/drop off points.

While the MakanBus may only have one route right now, they plan to offer another route exploring the eastern side of Singapore (Yes! There are so many amazing eats in the East!) as well themed routes for special occasions such as Hari Raya.

MakanBus is definitely a game changer for us foodies who want to explore hidden food joints in the heartlands yet have no access to a car. What’s great about the MakanBus is the flexibility it provides, something other food tours aren’t able to. As a local Singaporean, I am definitely intrigued by the MakanBus and I’m pretty sure I can rope in a few of my friends to test it out!

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Disneyland Singapore – A ‘Could Have Been’ For Singapore

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For now, the Lower Seletar Reservoir still stands with only small developments making it a nice place to sit and chat during cool evenings. While we might just have to settle for Universal Studios for the foreseeable future, I just keep thinking won’t it be AMAZING if a new amusement park was developed at this scenic stretch? It’ll definitely boost Yishun’s street cred!

Also Read: Songkran In Singapore – Get Soaked At USS Soak Out Water Party!

Popular Chun Cui He Milk Tea Containing Illegal Substance Gets Pulled Off Shelves

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LTA Secretly Launched A High Tech Bus Stop – This Is What It Looks Like!

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Travelling with kids? The book shelves are going to keep your kids occupied. Filled with books for kids and adults, this book shelve is a much appreciated addition for any book lovers out there!

4. Useful Additions To The Bus Stop

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