Please note that shoes, will not be available in this round of sale, according to the company.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Hush Puppies Warehouse Sale 2017
Hush Puppies, American internationally marketed brand of contemporary, casual footwear for men, women and children, is sold by Redina Trading in Singapore. Now there will be a Hush Puppies Warehouse Sale between 20 June – 9 July 2017 where you can expect discounts up to 80% on Hush Puppies apparels and undergarments, bags and fashion accessories. Early bird specials will be available from now till 23 June where customers take home free bag and umbrella with minimum spending of $100 or more at the sale event.
Please note that shoes, will not be available in this round of sale, according to the company.
Hush Puppies Warehouse Sale 2017 will be at the Redina Trading HQ at Redina Trading Pte Ltd, 17 Bukit Batok St 22 S(659587) between 20 June – 9 July 2017 from 10.30am – 7pm daily.
Please note that shoes, will not be available in this round of sale, according to the company.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Beautiful silver earrings with free shipping to Singapore
JewelryKind.com, an online shopping site specializes in selling high quality jewelry, offers beautiful silver earrings for free shipping to Singapore. The United States based online shopping site, which offers exclusive jewelry designs from sterling silver to gold jewelry with diamonds for every occasion, provides free shipping to Singapore for all orders over $100 USD.
When JewelryKind.com was established, key motivation was to be the best online source of sterling silver jewelry, and to offer it at prices anyone could afford. For those who may not know what Sterling silver means : Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver. The word sterling comes from steorling whic means like a little star. Since the pure silver is too soft to make useful objects, sterling is the historical standard for things made from silver. JewelryKind sterling silver jewelry meets or exceeds jewelry standards in the U.S. and most European countries. Each jewelry piece (over 3 grams) in the online silver store includes the 925 stamp, which verifies that it is solid sterling silver.
JewelryKind sterling silver jewelry collection is unique because it is quite a rich jewelry collection and 50 unique new pieces are added each month to the site where you can find a ring, bracelet, chain, earring set, pendant, or watch that expresses your personality and taste in the most flattering way. And these silver jewelry makes unique gift for loved ones too.
Other than silver earrings, you can also find a rich collection of rings, pendants, neck chains, bracelets, watches and diamond jewelry in JewelryKind.com. All gemstones they use are real and of high quality. Any gold jewelry that features diamonds will come with a sale certificate stamped and signed.
You can reach the silver earring set here at JewelryKind Silver Earrings page. The online store also has a Facebook page which can be accessed here : Jewelry Kind Store Facebook Page.
When JewelryKind.com was established, key motivation was to be the best online source of sterling silver jewelry, and to offer it at prices anyone could afford. For those who may not know what Sterling silver means : Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver. The word sterling comes from steorling whic means like a little star. Since the pure silver is too soft to make useful objects, sterling is the historical standard for things made from silver. JewelryKind sterling silver jewelry meets or exceeds jewelry standards in the U.S. and most European countries. Each jewelry piece (over 3 grams) in the online silver store includes the 925 stamp, which verifies that it is solid sterling silver.
JewelryKind sterling silver jewelry collection is unique because it is quite a rich jewelry collection and 50 unique new pieces are added each month to the site where you can find a ring, bracelet, chain, earring set, pendant, or watch that expresses your personality and taste in the most flattering way. And these silver jewelry makes unique gift for loved ones too.
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| JewelryKind, a US based online jewelry shopping site, offers free shipping to Singapore. |
You can reach the silver earring set here at JewelryKind Silver Earrings page. The online store also has a Facebook page which can be accessed here : Jewelry Kind Store Facebook Page.
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Monday, October 6, 2014
Udesigninkz - Personalized Gift and T Shirt Printing Singapore
There are countless online shopping opportunities in Singapore from big shopping portals to small blog-shops. You can find whatever you want in these and if you cannot, you can purchase something from a foreign portal and ship to Singapore. But whatever you buy from whichever online shop, the good will be generic. This is may be good enough for your own consumption but if you are buying a gift to someone, you may choose to personalize or customize it to make your gift special.
For individualized gifts, there is a nice Singapore online shopping web site named Udesigninkz. The company offers premium-quality personalized gifts ranging from trendy t-shirts to cool watches, snappy sunglasses, funky caps, sophisticated belts, mugs, coasters and much more. These gifts are quite cool for loved ones, a personal event, or your business.
Udesigninkz offers a variety of apparels and accessories and does not force you to any minimum order limit requirement. You use some cool tools to design your gift and make customization online. For those who does not have any idea about the design, you can simply start using their design templates.
The company uses a technique called DTG (Direct-To-Garment) Printing which involves specially designated printers that have been made specially to print on fabric. These specialized printers adjust the fabric and print the design at the exact place that it has been set too. This leaves no room for mistakes and you get the most top quality work outdone with finesse and artistry.
Udesigninkz range of extensive products doesn’t just end at T-Shirts and custom gifts, they also offer some very exclusive and fashionable accessories. For example, the site offers chic and rakish watches for women in an assortment of colors and two elite and special designs. These quality watches are a classic emblem of style and fashion in every type of dressing.
Other than watches but Udesigninkz also offer exclusive caps in Singapore, these caps come with a cute ‘Stay Real’ Logo, made from the best material, this fashionable and trendy cap can last you a very long time.
Udesigninkz is at http://udesigninkz.com. You can also take a look at the introduction video of the company here.
For individualized gifts, there is a nice Singapore online shopping web site named Udesigninkz. The company offers premium-quality personalized gifts ranging from trendy t-shirts to cool watches, snappy sunglasses, funky caps, sophisticated belts, mugs, coasters and much more. These gifts are quite cool for loved ones, a personal event, or your business.
Udesigninkz offers a variety of apparels and accessories and does not force you to any minimum order limit requirement. You use some cool tools to design your gift and make customization online. For those who does not have any idea about the design, you can simply start using their design templates.
The company uses a technique called DTG (Direct-To-Garment) Printing which involves specially designated printers that have been made specially to print on fabric. These specialized printers adjust the fabric and print the design at the exact place that it has been set too. This leaves no room for mistakes and you get the most top quality work outdone with finesse and artistry.
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| Udesigninkz offers a variety of apparels and accessories which you can customized by using their online tools. |
Other than watches but Udesigninkz also offer exclusive caps in Singapore, these caps come with a cute ‘Stay Real’ Logo, made from the best material, this fashionable and trendy cap can last you a very long time.
Udesigninkz is at http://udesigninkz.com. You can also take a look at the introduction video of the company here.
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Friday, September 12, 2014
Wireless speakers in Singapore
Wireless speakers entered the market just a few years ago but their popularity is in exponential growth. As the number of players in wireless speakers market is growing as well as the prices are falling, consumers are opting more for this convenient option.
Wireless speakers allow people to play music from their smart phones remotely and since the number of smart phone users increased dramatically, market is wide open for these type of wireless devices. You can now find wireless speakers in every major electronics retailer here. And since Amazon is shipping free to Singapore, you can also buy many models online if you cannot find them in physical stores.
Wireless Speakers
are also becoming cheaper. When wireless speakers first entered the market, yhey were expensive and sold for around 500 - 600 SGD. This was more than a year ago. A wireless speaker cost was about 189 SGD last year and now you can buy a wireless speaker for about 145 SGD.
One of the most popular application of wireless speakers is the commercial usage. For example if a cafe owner chooses wireless speakers for his business, he does not need to hire someone for wiring and often drilling holes on the walls for the wires.
There are many wireless speakers in the market now for all types of tastes and budgets. Speakers vary greatly in size, shape, and even the type of wireless system. Some wireless speakers include wireless transmitters built in and some do not come with the transmitters.
You also need to decide do you need a Bluetooth wireless speaker or AirPlay wireless speaker. Some wireless speakers support Apple AirPlay, Apple's wireless audio feature that lets iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Mac users stream their iTunes libraries, and allow users to stream music to multiple speakers simultaneously. But you cannot stream music to these speakers from Android devices such as Samsung Galaxy phones. And AirPlay wireless speakers tend to be more expensive than the Bluetooth ones. They are also larger and consumes more power. If you need a battery powered wireless speaker so you can carry your speaker around, you will have hard time to find one.
Here are some of the best Wireless speakers according to PC Mag:
Braven BRV-X - (194.90 USD in Amazon with Free shipping) Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, the Braven BRV-X booms with 12 hours of music play fit for rocky canyons, powdered slopes, raging rapids, sandy dunes or even backyard barbecues. The BRV-X is designed with an IPX7 certified waterproof , shock absorbent, portable body and features a powerful 5200mAh power bank to charge external devices. Customize your listening experience for any environment by choosing indoor or outdoor mode. For an immersive left and right stereo experience, pair two Braven BRV-X speakers together using True Wireless.
Harman Kardon Aura - ($399.95 with FREE Shipping) The Harman Kardon Aura, a home audio system combining the ultra-modern performance and precision of a hi-fi luxury sound system, also boasts a unique, iconic design. The Aura’s has a sound as rich and rewarding as its appearance with six high- and mid-range transducers plus a built-in subwoofer delivering superior, Omni-directional, 360º sound – while elite features like built-in Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay lossless audio streaming and DLNA introduce you to the convenience and multi-function advantages of complete connectivity.
Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker System - ($399.00 with FREE Shipping) The Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Compact Active Loudspeaker offers loads of ways to connect to your speaker, whether via your phone, vinyl player, TV or wirelessly via the latest version of Bluetooth, featuring APTX technology. With multiple music source options, you can connect to the Stanmore wirelessly via Bluetooth with APTX technology or through one of three audio inputs: 3.5mm input, RCA input or the optical audio input.
Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III - ($299.00 & FREE Shipping) Meet the speaker that brings your music and friends together—with a style that’s all your own. The SoundLink Bluetooth speaker III is our best-performing mobile Bluetooth speaker. It plays louder and longer than its popular predecessor, with advanced Bose technologies that reproduce the fullness, clarity and depth of your music. And a colorful assortment of optional covers let you personalize your speaker.
Wireless speakers allow people to play music from their smart phones remotely and since the number of smart phone users increased dramatically, market is wide open for these type of wireless devices. You can now find wireless speakers in every major electronics retailer here. And since Amazon is shipping free to Singapore, you can also buy many models online if you cannot find them in physical stores.
Wireless Speakers
are also becoming cheaper. When wireless speakers first entered the market, yhey were expensive and sold for around 500 - 600 SGD. This was more than a year ago. A wireless speaker cost was about 189 SGD last year and now you can buy a wireless speaker for about 145 SGD.One of the most popular application of wireless speakers is the commercial usage. For example if a cafe owner chooses wireless speakers for his business, he does not need to hire someone for wiring and often drilling holes on the walls for the wires.
There are many wireless speakers in the market now for all types of tastes and budgets. Speakers vary greatly in size, shape, and even the type of wireless system. Some wireless speakers include wireless transmitters built in and some do not come with the transmitters.
You also need to decide do you need a Bluetooth wireless speaker or AirPlay wireless speaker. Some wireless speakers support Apple AirPlay, Apple's wireless audio feature that lets iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Mac users stream their iTunes libraries, and allow users to stream music to multiple speakers simultaneously. But you cannot stream music to these speakers from Android devices such as Samsung Galaxy phones. And AirPlay wireless speakers tend to be more expensive than the Bluetooth ones. They are also larger and consumes more power. If you need a battery powered wireless speaker so you can carry your speaker around, you will have hard time to find one.
Here are some of the best Wireless speakers according to PC Mag:
Braven BRV-X - (194.90 USD in Amazon with Free shipping) Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, the Braven BRV-X booms with 12 hours of music play fit for rocky canyons, powdered slopes, raging rapids, sandy dunes or even backyard barbecues. The BRV-X is designed with an IPX7 certified waterproof , shock absorbent, portable body and features a powerful 5200mAh power bank to charge external devices. Customize your listening experience for any environment by choosing indoor or outdoor mode. For an immersive left and right stereo experience, pair two Braven BRV-X speakers together using True Wireless.
Harman Kardon Aura - ($399.95 with FREE Shipping) The Harman Kardon Aura, a home audio system combining the ultra-modern performance and precision of a hi-fi luxury sound system, also boasts a unique, iconic design. The Aura’s has a sound as rich and rewarding as its appearance with six high- and mid-range transducers plus a built-in subwoofer delivering superior, Omni-directional, 360º sound – while elite features like built-in Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay lossless audio streaming and DLNA introduce you to the convenience and multi-function advantages of complete connectivity.
Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker System - ($399.00 with FREE Shipping) The Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Compact Active Loudspeaker offers loads of ways to connect to your speaker, whether via your phone, vinyl player, TV or wirelessly via the latest version of Bluetooth, featuring APTX technology. With multiple music source options, you can connect to the Stanmore wirelessly via Bluetooth with APTX technology or through one of three audio inputs: 3.5mm input, RCA input or the optical audio input.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Buying natural manuka honey in Singapore made easy - HoneySpree
Benefits of honey are many : honey is an anti-bacterial, an anti-fungal, an anti-fungal while it is also full of antioxidants. Eating well and choosing the right food from the right retailer is important for me (especially for my family) and having a healthy honey in the breakfast table (I am Mediterranean and always had honey on the table since childhood) is a must. I do not know you but eating honey in the breakfast also energizes me a lot.
But not all honey are made equal. You won't get the most health benefits of honey by simply choosing a random honey container from a supermarket. You should choose a quality one like manuka honey. Produced in New Zealand and Australia from the nectar of the mānuka tree, monuka honey is known for its antibacterial and health-enhancing properties. This type of honey has an antibacterial property named UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) which is not found in all types of Manuka honey. The UMF Unique Manuka Factor is important because it is a measure that ascertains the level of potency of anti-bacterial properties in the particular supply of Manuka Honey.
I was looking for a way to buy manuka honey online and came across HoneySpree. Looking for Honey Singapore took me to this nice online retailer of natural honey and health foods. The company has a flagship product named Pure New Zealand Manuka Honey. And the UMF factor? UMF 15+. So higher anti-bacterial property.
The brand has a very interesting story. The owner, Beth Candice Wu, has discovered the benefits of manuka honey when her mother saw some improvement in her low immunity issues. But looking for a more effective product, she has done some footwork in New Zealand and discovered that only Unique Manuka Factor (UMF®) honey would have the anti-bacterial, healing and health-enhancing properties. When her mother tried New Zealend UMF® honey and saw significant improvements in her health. This led to an online Singapore honey shop which also offers other healthy products. Today Honey Spree is one of the few places to buy manuka honey online and probably the only local one.
HoneySpree offers door-to-door delivery via courier service and if you are ordering from overseas (outside Singapore) they can also deliver through FedEx.
You can access the online shop here at honeyspree.com.
But not all honey are made equal. You won't get the most health benefits of honey by simply choosing a random honey container from a supermarket. You should choose a quality one like manuka honey. Produced in New Zealand and Australia from the nectar of the mānuka tree, monuka honey is known for its antibacterial and health-enhancing properties. This type of honey has an antibacterial property named UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) which is not found in all types of Manuka honey. The UMF Unique Manuka Factor is important because it is a measure that ascertains the level of potency of anti-bacterial properties in the particular supply of Manuka Honey.
I was looking for a way to buy manuka honey online and came across HoneySpree. Looking for Honey Singapore took me to this nice online retailer of natural honey and health foods. The company has a flagship product named Pure New Zealand Manuka Honey. And the UMF factor? UMF 15+. So higher anti-bacterial property.
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| HoneySpree is a pro-family retailer of honey in Singapore and also sells gourmet tea, health food and super foods. Their flagship Pure New Zealand Manuka Honey is UMF 15+ with highest antibacterial benefits of honey. |
HoneySpree offers door-to-door delivery via courier service and if you are ordering from overseas (outside Singapore) they can also deliver through FedEx.
You can access the online shop here at honeyspree.com.
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Monday, August 25, 2014
Online shopping for Maternity Clothing Singapore - Ubermums
Busy mothers have less time and energy for going out to shop. Luckily, internet helps a lot because you can easily buy required things like maternity clothing, maternity wear, nursing tops, breastfeeding clothes, etc. If you are looking for an online shop in Singapore for maternity shopping, take a look at Singapore based Ubermums (Uber means "ultimate" in German).
Ubermums is an online nursing and maternity shop which has been around for almost 4 years. They are quite unique because they design all of their maternity and nursing (breastfeeding) apparel. All their clothes are dual functioned i.e. maternity with breastfeeding openings. The passion for providing stylish and comfortable maternity clothes and nursing wear in contemporary styles is the key to success of the company.
The online shop is named übermums (ultimate mums) as a reference to what women aspire to be: the ultimate multi-tasking, multi-talented wife and mom; whether at home or in the market place. And modern moms will love the ease of shopping and the range of maternity wear and nursing clothes offered by the shop. Some of the most popular items are DUO range products where maternity apparels also have nursing features which makes them quite functional. Ubermums-shop is an easy to use online shop and your purchases will normally be delivered in 3 working days. The shop also provides international delivery.
The shop is run by mumpreneur Edwina Ng, mother of two, who has left her corporate job for her start-up dreams and successfully turned her dreams into reality. She was featured in Mother & Baby where she shared her experience with being an entrepreneur and mum.
The web address for Ubermums online maternity shop is here at http://www.ubermums-shop.com. You can also follow their latest products and offers here at their Ubermums Shop Facebook page.
Ubermums is an online nursing and maternity shop which has been around for almost 4 years. They are quite unique because they design all of their maternity and nursing (breastfeeding) apparel. All their clothes are dual functioned i.e. maternity with breastfeeding openings. The passion for providing stylish and comfortable maternity clothes and nursing wear in contemporary styles is the key to success of the company.
The online shop is named übermums (ultimate mums) as a reference to what women aspire to be: the ultimate multi-tasking, multi-talented wife and mom; whether at home or in the market place. And modern moms will love the ease of shopping and the range of maternity wear and nursing clothes offered by the shop. Some of the most popular items are DUO range products where maternity apparels also have nursing features which makes them quite functional. Ubermums-shop is an easy to use online shop and your purchases will normally be delivered in 3 working days. The shop also provides international delivery.
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| Ubermums online maternity and nursing shop offers stylish and comfortable maternity clothes and accessories. |
The web address for Ubermums online maternity shop is here at http://www.ubermums-shop.com. You can also follow their latest products and offers here at their Ubermums Shop Facebook page.
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Friday, July 11, 2014
Shop the Royal Boutique!
Shopping is one of the many joys in Singapore, but with the countless number of brands around, the local small players sometimes get overshadowed by the big boys.
Introducing to you a local-established up-and-coming fashion boutique, ♔ Princessa’s Royal Boutique ♔.
♔ Princessa’s Royal Boutique ♔ is an online boutique that potrays the fashion style and must-have closet essentisal of blogger-cum-entrepreneur, Sabrina Wang. Most of you may know her from her own blog at http://www.sabrina.sg/diary.
This royal princess has gone all out to hand pick items around the world to bring you ♔ Princessa’s Royal Boutique ♔.
This royal princess has gone all out to hand pick items around the world to bring you ♔ Princessa’s Royal Boutique ♔.
The online fashion store emerged late last year, since, they’ve launched their very own mobile app on Android, followed by an IOS version months after.
Actively engaging on social media platforms, the brand constantly run social media activities on Facebook (with an eCommerce Facebook app) and Instagram. The fashion brand has also gotten itself involved in numerous events such as Valentine Vendetta, NUS Union Camp, etc; and more to come.
Online, I’m better known as Princessa, an alter ego, online persona, pen name or however you want to call it, of the original version, which is myself, Sabrina. To be absolutely honest, the persona is pretty much a selective version of my actuality. The persona is position to be a little more “ditsy”, carefree, happy go lucky… and a little spoilt.
I started “blogging” over 16 years ago? It was a personal mix development website while exploring the beauty of the internet (as well as HTML) on a 56k modem. Then, the term blogging didn’t even exist. We were still using platforms like Angelfire, if you have even heard of it – Lycos.
One site after another, then suddenly “blogging” hit the world, and afterwards came Social Media – from Web 0 to Web 2.0 to… I somewhat lost track on the numeric.
A lot has changed, so did my supposed “branding”.
When “blogging” popularized, I started adopting “Princess Sabrina” (every girl wants to be a princessa). Eventually, there was a need to shorten the name… and poof, the birth of Princessa.
So from geeky gamer girl (I was an avid competitive PC gamer, no joke), I revamped into pink princess.
Why am I saying all this?
Princessa was/is somewhat the better version of who I am/was. As the Princessa name caught on, it went from an online/blogging persona to somewhat a brand – like Rachel Zoe, Marc Jacobs, etc.
Now have you seen the online store yet?
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Mother's Day 2014 Deals and gift ideas in Singapore
Are you looking for a surprise present for Mother's Days? Well here in this post, you will find more than that. We are listing Mother's Day present deals which will not only give some gift ideas to you but also save a lot of money. Since spending money is inevitable, then try to enjoy some discounts with the Mother's Day deals by Singapore's coupon site Deals.com.sg.
For fresh, up to date and complete Mother's Day present ideas and great discounts, check "I Love Mom Mother's Day Deals".
For only $494 instead of usual price of $1194, you can buy a GUCCI watches for ladies with free delivery. These futuristic stainless steel GUCCI watches comes with 59% discount and will be an elegant present for your mother on this special day. Offering elegance for the would-be wearers, GUCCI’s range of watches is one of the living proofs of the brand’s insurmountable craftsmanship in fashion.
You can also consider these fantastic TORY BURCH Amanda Fold-Over Messenger Bags as Mother's Day gidt which come with 64% discount (only $248 instead of $697). The TORY BURCH Amanda Foldover Messenger bag is not only gorgeous and fashionable, it is convenient for a lady with necessities as well! The foldover has a magnetic snap for closure and can be used in two ways.
For only $154 you can buy Tory Burch Ella Tote among a choice of 4 colours. A perennial favorite, the Tory Burch Ella Tote is made of nylon and finished with glossy coated handles and trim. This everyday style tote bag features a roomy interior that easily accommodates all of your essentials and necessities, whether you’re running around town or packing for a weekend getaway. It’s an ideal grab-and-go carryall for any time of the year.
For fresh, up to date and complete Mother's Day present ideas and great discounts, check "I Love Mom Mother's Day Deals".
For only $494 instead of usual price of $1194, you can buy a GUCCI watches for ladies with free delivery. These futuristic stainless steel GUCCI watches comes with 59% discount and will be an elegant present for your mother on this special day. Offering elegance for the would-be wearers, GUCCI’s range of watches is one of the living proofs of the brand’s insurmountable craftsmanship in fashion.
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If your mom needs a neck massager, this would be a great gift. This SOFO rolling neck massager comes in 2 colors and is only $99 instead of $191.
Or forget a massager and simply take her to a well-deserved Royal Thai Massage at Ayuthaya Spa at Rendevouz Hotel Singapore. For only $88, this 120-min Royal Thai Indulgence includes Thai Full Body Massage, head & shoulder massage and full body scrub.
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Friday, February 14, 2014
Best Places to Buy Electronics in Singapore
BudgetHotels.sg has published a short "Best Places to Buy Electronics in Singapore" guide which is, according to Singapore budget hotel site's press release, voted for by a panel of Singaporeans. The nine stores who made it into the guide have each been designated as the best places in the country to buy electrical appliances including video cameras and televisions and gadgets such as smartphones and tablets. Each outlet on the list is a local favorite for everything from PC spare parts to Play Stations, Xboxes to Canon cameras.
Danny Lee, founder of BudgetHotels.sg said, “Singapore is well known for its abundance of electronics stores and discounts and deals on appliances and gadgets is almost a national store. Everywhere you turn there are special offers just waiting to be snapped up so navigating the maze and avoiding the tourist traps is key. Our Best Places to Buy Electronics in Singapore guide was created with local help – each outlet is tried and tested by Singaporeans and designated as one of their own top places to shop. With this in mind, we reckon it’s just as essential as sun cream for any visitor planning to splash out on a few new toys while in town!”
For each of the nine recommended ports of call, the guide features tips and insider knowledge so even newcomers to the city island will be shopping like a local within minutes.
The nine recommended places to buy electronics and IT gadgets are Sim Lim Square, Funan DigitaLife IT Mall, Mustafa Center, Harvey Norman, Courts, Parisilk, Challenger, Cathay Photo and Computer Fairs and Expo.
Each listing includes a helpful hint – shoppers checking out the retail chain Harvey Norman for example are advised to keep their eyes peeled for older flat-screen TV models which are often seriously discounted and offer great value for money. Shoppers heading for Sim Lim Square are advised to bypass the first floors and any so called ‘freebies’ which are often included in the price of the package anyway.
In addition to the insider tips and list of hot spots, this electronics buying guide from BudgetHotels.sg also includes addresses, websites, opening hours and nearest transport links.
Read 9 Best Places to Buy Electronics in Singapore here.
Danny Lee, founder of BudgetHotels.sg said, “Singapore is well known for its abundance of electronics stores and discounts and deals on appliances and gadgets is almost a national store. Everywhere you turn there are special offers just waiting to be snapped up so navigating the maze and avoiding the tourist traps is key. Our Best Places to Buy Electronics in Singapore guide was created with local help – each outlet is tried and tested by Singaporeans and designated as one of their own top places to shop. With this in mind, we reckon it’s just as essential as sun cream for any visitor planning to splash out on a few new toys while in town!”
For each of the nine recommended ports of call, the guide features tips and insider knowledge so even newcomers to the city island will be shopping like a local within minutes.
The nine recommended places to buy electronics and IT gadgets are Sim Lim Square, Funan DigitaLife IT Mall, Mustafa Center, Harvey Norman, Courts, Parisilk, Challenger, Cathay Photo and Computer Fairs and Expo.
Each listing includes a helpful hint – shoppers checking out the retail chain Harvey Norman for example are advised to keep their eyes peeled for older flat-screen TV models which are often seriously discounted and offer great value for money. Shoppers heading for Sim Lim Square are advised to bypass the first floors and any so called ‘freebies’ which are often included in the price of the package anyway.
In addition to the insider tips and list of hot spots, this electronics buying guide from BudgetHotels.sg also includes addresses, websites, opening hours and nearest transport links.
Read 9 Best Places to Buy Electronics in Singapore here.
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Friday, November 1, 2013
ION Orchard Shopping Mall in Singapore
Once there was a park over Orchard Road MRT Station which was especially full on Sundays with people (it was a favorite place for maids to gather). Not there is a this large shopping mall named ION Orchard and The Orchard Residences occupies this space.
Topman, Topshop, Giorgio Armani, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and Cartie are 8 of 15 flagship stores in ION Orchard. Other luxury fashion and fashion accessories stores in ION Orchard are Bally, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Car Shoe, CARVEN, Christian Dior, Church's, CK Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg, Dior Homme, DKNY, DSquared2, enVie de Pois, Ermenegildo Zegna, FURLA, Giuseppe Zanotti, Hugo Boss, Kate Spade, Kwanpen, Longchamp, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Max Mara, Miu Miu, Oroton, Paule Ka, REDValentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tyan, Valentino and Vivienne Westwood.
Stores in ION Orchard in the fashion category are 7 For All Mankind, Aeropostale, agnes b. VOYAGE, Armani Exchange, Bally, bebe, Bershka, Bimba & Lola, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Calvin Klein Jeans, Car Shoe, CARVEN, Denizen, Furla, G2000, etc.
There are also some upscale restaurants and bars in ION Orchard. Salt grill & Sky Bar by Luke Mangan rises 218m from the ground, making it the tallest point on Orchard Road with an impressive view of Singapore. Alfresco Gusto is the largest alfresco restaurant in the heart of Orchard Road. Previously located at Suntec City Mall, Balaclava (one of Singapore's most elegant and luxurious bars) now resides in ION Orchard. Yakitori Enmaru, The Marmalade Pantry, Taste Paradise and Magosaburou are some other restaurants in ION Orchard.
Hotels near ION Orchard
If your destination in Singapore is Orchard Road and ION Orchard there are several high-end hotels and serviced apartments near the shopping mall. Right next to ION Orchard is Orchard Parksuites by Far East Hospitality, a prestigious serviced residence in Singapore. Marriott Hotel Singapore and Hilton Singapore on Orchard Road and Four Seasons Hotel Singapore on Orchard Boulevard are the nearest 2 hotels to ION Orchard. Mandarin Orchard, Grand Park Orchard and Orchard Hotel are also within walking distance.
How to get to ION Orchard?
ION Orchard shopping mall sits just on the top of Orchard MRT Station on the Red Line. Below are the bus services which can carry you to ION Orchard:
Orchard Turn: 14E, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 502, 502A, 502B
Orchard Road (Opp Tangs): 36, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 174, 174E, 518, 518A, 518B
Orchard Boulevard: 7,14, 16, 36, 65, 111, 123, 174, 174E, 175
The Orchard Residences
56-storey, 218 m (715 ft), high-rise residential condominium The Orchard Residences is the tallest building along the Orchard Road, and has 175 residential units from the ninth to the 54th floor, with four penthouse apartments.
Topman, Topshop, Giorgio Armani, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and Cartie are 8 of 15 flagship stores in ION Orchard. Other luxury fashion and fashion accessories stores in ION Orchard are Bally, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Car Shoe, CARVEN, Christian Dior, Church's, CK Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg, Dior Homme, DKNY, DSquared2, enVie de Pois, Ermenegildo Zegna, FURLA, Giuseppe Zanotti, Hugo Boss, Kate Spade, Kwanpen, Longchamp, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Max Mara, Miu Miu, Oroton, Paule Ka, REDValentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tyan, Valentino and Vivienne Westwood.
Stores in ION Orchard in the fashion category are 7 For All Mankind, Aeropostale, agnes b. VOYAGE, Armani Exchange, Bally, bebe, Bershka, Bimba & Lola, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Calvin Klein Jeans, Car Shoe, CARVEN, Denizen, Furla, G2000, etc.
There are also some upscale restaurants and bars in ION Orchard. Salt grill & Sky Bar by Luke Mangan rises 218m from the ground, making it the tallest point on Orchard Road with an impressive view of Singapore. Alfresco Gusto is the largest alfresco restaurant in the heart of Orchard Road. Previously located at Suntec City Mall, Balaclava (one of Singapore's most elegant and luxurious bars) now resides in ION Orchard. Yakitori Enmaru, The Marmalade Pantry, Taste Paradise and Magosaburou are some other restaurants in ION Orchard.
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If your destination in Singapore is Orchard Road and ION Orchard there are several high-end hotels and serviced apartments near the shopping mall. Right next to ION Orchard is Orchard Parksuites by Far East Hospitality, a prestigious serviced residence in Singapore. Marriott Hotel Singapore and Hilton Singapore on Orchard Road and Four Seasons Hotel Singapore on Orchard Boulevard are the nearest 2 hotels to ION Orchard. Mandarin Orchard, Grand Park Orchard and Orchard Hotel are also within walking distance.
How to get to ION Orchard?
ION Orchard shopping mall sits just on the top of Orchard MRT Station on the Red Line. Below are the bus services which can carry you to ION Orchard:
Orchard Turn: 14E, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 502, 502A, 502B
Orchard Road (Opp Tangs): 36, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 174, 174E, 518, 518A, 518B
Orchard Boulevard: 7,14, 16, 36, 65, 111, 123, 174, 174E, 175
The Orchard Residences
56-storey, 218 m (715 ft), high-rise residential condominium The Orchard Residences is the tallest building along the Orchard Road, and has 175 residential units from the ninth to the 54th floor, with four penthouse apartments.
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Sunday, October 27, 2013
VivoCity - The largest shopping mall in Singapore
Singapore is a country of shopping malls. Every corner of the city-state is occupied by a large shopping mall and in a country which is a shopping addicted Asian tourist magnet and where shopping is almost a national sport, more and more shopping malls are opened. I must admit, in my six years in Singapore, I have also became a shopping mall dweller. Especially after my daughter is born. It is hot and humid outside and not very baby-friendly so you are pushed into these malls anyway.
The largest shopping mall in Singapore is VivoCity and surprisingly this beautiful mall is not in Orchard Road area. It is a waterfront facility in Harbour Front right next to Harbour Front Center. It is also the best shopping mall in Singapore not only for its facilities but also for its surrounding. VivoCity is my favorite among all especially after the opening of Sentosa Boar Walk which allows a nice and sweet walk to Sentosa Island from VivoCity right into Resort Worlds Sentosa.
And of course there are many stores in VivoCity.
For bags and shoes you have ALDO, Bata, Camomilla Milano, Charles & Keith, ck Calvin Klein Accessories, Coach, Crocs, Crumples, DC Shoes, ECCO, Feb 29, Footin, Galleria Italiana, Geox, Gripz, Guess Accessories and Shoes, In:Famous, J West, Kipling, Mitju, Mondo, Pedro, Skechers and STACCATO;
For fashion and fashion accessories Aimer, A|X Armani Exchange, bebe, Ben Sherman, Benjamin Barker, Bershka, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein Underwear (opening soon), Cotton On, Crocodile, DC Comics Super Heroes, dENiZEN™, Desigual, Domanchi, ESPRIT, Forever 21, Forever New, G2000, GAP, Giordano, H&M, Hang Ten, Hush Puppies, iROO, Joop, Kiss Jane, kitschen, Lacoste, La Senza, Lee Cooper, Levi's, Levi's Lady's, Lowrys Farm, m)phosis, Mango, Man Studio, Mark & Spencer, MDS, Michael Kors (Opening Soon), Miss Selfridge, Morgan de Toi, Mugigae, Natural Project, nichii, Onitsuka Tiger, Pull & Bear, Rare Attitude, Red2, Springfield, Spring Maternity, Tally Weijl, TANGS, Ted Baker, Timberland, T.M.Lewin, Tommy Hilfiger, Topshop/Topman, UNIQLO, Warehouse and Zara;
Jewellery and watches: C Square of City Chain, Casio G-Factory, CITIGEMS, City Chain, Dejewel Galleria, Emporio Armani Watches & Jewelry, Goldheart, Invicta, Love & Co., SEIKO, Sincere Fine Watches, SK Jewellery, Solvil et Titus, Soo Kee Jewel Pavilion, The Diamond Atelier, Watches of Switzerland and ZAPWatches.
There are many food outlets, restaurants and fast food chain stores as well as food courts in VivoCity. Some restaurants I like here are Brotzeit® German Bier Bar & Restaurant (German and European food and superb imported German beer), La Viva Spanish Tapas & Bar (have a lovely view of Sentosa Bay), PUTIEN (winner of the Best Chinese Restaurant and listed in Singapore's best 50 restaurants) and Poulet (French cuisine).
Other restaurants in VivoCity includes Akashi Japanese Restaurant (popular Reserve California Roll (vinegared rice envelopes the seaweed skin) and the King Prawn Grilled with Miso are must try), BeiShanChuan Spicy Steamboat Restaurant, Korea's leading chain of authentic BBQ restaurants BORNGA, Bosses, Central, Crystal Jade Dining IN, Crystal Jade Jiang Nan, Dian Xiao Er, etc.
The largest shopping mall in Singapore is VivoCity and surprisingly this beautiful mall is not in Orchard Road area. It is a waterfront facility in Harbour Front right next to Harbour Front Center. It is also the best shopping mall in Singapore not only for its facilities but also for its surrounding. VivoCity is my favorite among all especially after the opening of Sentosa Boar Walk which allows a nice and sweet walk to Sentosa Island from VivoCity right into Resort Worlds Sentosa.
And of course there are many stores in VivoCity.
For bags and shoes you have ALDO, Bata, Camomilla Milano, Charles & Keith, ck Calvin Klein Accessories, Coach, Crocs, Crumples, DC Shoes, ECCO, Feb 29, Footin, Galleria Italiana, Geox, Gripz, Guess Accessories and Shoes, In:Famous, J West, Kipling, Mitju, Mondo, Pedro, Skechers and STACCATO;
For fashion and fashion accessories Aimer, A|X Armani Exchange, bebe, Ben Sherman, Benjamin Barker, Bershka, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein Underwear (opening soon), Cotton On, Crocodile, DC Comics Super Heroes, dENiZEN™, Desigual, Domanchi, ESPRIT, Forever 21, Forever New, G2000, GAP, Giordano, H&M, Hang Ten, Hush Puppies, iROO, Joop, Kiss Jane, kitschen, Lacoste, La Senza, Lee Cooper, Levi's, Levi's Lady's, Lowrys Farm, m)phosis, Mango, Man Studio, Mark & Spencer, MDS, Michael Kors (Opening Soon), Miss Selfridge, Morgan de Toi, Mugigae, Natural Project, nichii, Onitsuka Tiger, Pull & Bear, Rare Attitude, Red2, Springfield, Spring Maternity, Tally Weijl, TANGS, Ted Baker, Timberland, T.M.Lewin, Tommy Hilfiger, Topshop/Topman, UNIQLO, Warehouse and Zara;
Jewellery and watches: C Square of City Chain, Casio G-Factory, CITIGEMS, City Chain, Dejewel Galleria, Emporio Armani Watches & Jewelry, Goldheart, Invicta, Love & Co., SEIKO, Sincere Fine Watches, SK Jewellery, Solvil et Titus, Soo Kee Jewel Pavilion, The Diamond Atelier, Watches of Switzerland and ZAPWatches.
There are many food outlets, restaurants and fast food chain stores as well as food courts in VivoCity. Some restaurants I like here are Brotzeit® German Bier Bar & Restaurant (German and European food and superb imported German beer), La Viva Spanish Tapas & Bar (have a lovely view of Sentosa Bay), PUTIEN (winner of the Best Chinese Restaurant and listed in Singapore's best 50 restaurants) and Poulet (French cuisine).
Other restaurants in VivoCity includes Akashi Japanese Restaurant (popular Reserve California Roll (vinegared rice envelopes the seaweed skin) and the King Prawn Grilled with Miso are must try), BeiShanChuan Spicy Steamboat Restaurant, Korea's leading chain of authentic BBQ restaurants BORNGA, Bosses, Central, Crystal Jade Dining IN, Crystal Jade Jiang Nan, Dian Xiao Er, etc.
Entertainment in VivoCity
Golden Village VivoCity (GV Vivocity) is has 15 screens under one roof and 4 cinema types across 2 floors. GV VivoCity sets a new benchmark for multiplexes in Singapore by introducing a sophisticated club ambience, with a 5-star food and beverage menu available (including a top wine list) and a private dining room. VivoCity also has a karaoke club Party World KTV and for gaming Timezone.
How to get to VivoCity?
VivoCity has direct underground connection to Purple Line's (NorthEast Line's) HarbourFront Station. If you are coming from Green Line you need to transfer at Outram Park. Do not take Harbour Front direction on Circle Line if you are in the city center. That is a big loop around the central and western Singapore to Harbour Front. Take Purple Line.
There are also many bus services going to VivoCity: 10, 30, 30e, 57, 61, 65, 80, 97, 97e, 100, 131, 143, 145, 166 and 855.
Hotels Near VivoCity
There are several hotels near VivoCity. Bay Hotel Singapore is the nearest hotel to VivoCity and is also a very good alternative for those who want to stay near Sentosa Island but do not want to pay for the expensive hotels on the island. Hotels of Resort World Sentosa such as Hard Rock Hotel, Hotel Michael and Festive Hotel are also quite near with a monorail ride away. If you are staying on Sentosa Island, VivoCity is the best shopping mall for you.
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Saturday, October 26, 2013
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands mall is one of the signature attractions of Marina Bay Sands Casino complex with close to 800,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space. The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is Singapore's first large-scale luxury shopping mall in the heart of the Central Business District.
There are shops of many luxury brands in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands: a.testoni, Alfred Dunhill, Bally, Balenciaga, Blancpain, Boss Hugo Boss, Bottega Veneta, Breguet, Brioni, Bulgari, Burberry, Cartier, CH Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Chaumet, Chopard, Chow Tai Fook, Coach, De Beers, Dior, Emporio Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Escada, Fendi, Franck Muller, Furla, Gucci, Hermès, Hermès Watch Boutique, Hublot, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jimmy Choo, Kwanpen, La Perla, Lana Marks, Leviev, Loewe, Longchamp, Louis Vuitton, Luk Fook, Mikimoto, Miu Miu, Mondial, Montblanc, Mulberry, Omega, Parmigiani, Patek Philippe, Paul & Shark, Piaget, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Richard Mille, Rimowa, Roger Dubuis, Rolex, Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Santoni, Sarcar, Shanghai Tang, Sincere Fine Watches, Stefano Ricci, Tiffany & Co, Tumi, Ulysse Nardin, Uomo Collezioni, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Versace, Vertu, and Zilli.
A canal runs through the length of the Shoppes, in the same style as the Venetian in Las Vegas. Sampan rides on the canal are available for guests and shoppers at the shopping mall, similar to the gondola rides available in the Venetian. Also housed within the Shoppes are the five of the six Celebrity Chef Restaurants – Cut (by Wolfgang Puck), Waku Ghin (by Tetsuya Wakuda), Pizzeria and Osteria Mozza (by Mario Batali), Guy Savoy (by Guy Savoy), DB Bistro Moderne (by Daniel Boulud).
How to get to The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands?
You can refer to our How to get to Marina Bay Sands? article for details.
There are shops of many luxury brands in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands: a.testoni, Alfred Dunhill, Bally, Balenciaga, Blancpain, Boss Hugo Boss, Bottega Veneta, Breguet, Brioni, Bulgari, Burberry, Cartier, CH Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Chaumet, Chopard, Chow Tai Fook, Coach, De Beers, Dior, Emporio Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Escada, Fendi, Franck Muller, Furla, Gucci, Hermès, Hermès Watch Boutique, Hublot, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jimmy Choo, Kwanpen, La Perla, Lana Marks, Leviev, Loewe, Longchamp, Louis Vuitton, Luk Fook, Mikimoto, Miu Miu, Mondial, Montblanc, Mulberry, Omega, Parmigiani, Patek Philippe, Paul & Shark, Piaget, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Richard Mille, Rimowa, Roger Dubuis, Rolex, Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Santoni, Sarcar, Shanghai Tang, Sincere Fine Watches, Stefano Ricci, Tiffany & Co, Tumi, Ulysse Nardin, Uomo Collezioni, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Versace, Vertu, and Zilli.
A canal runs through the length of the Shoppes, in the same style as the Venetian in Las Vegas. Sampan rides on the canal are available for guests and shoppers at the shopping mall, similar to the gondola rides available in the Venetian. Also housed within the Shoppes are the five of the six Celebrity Chef Restaurants – Cut (by Wolfgang Puck), Waku Ghin (by Tetsuya Wakuda), Pizzeria and Osteria Mozza (by Mario Batali), Guy Savoy (by Guy Savoy), DB Bistro Moderne (by Daniel Boulud).
How to get to The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands?
You can refer to our How to get to Marina Bay Sands? article for details.
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Saturday, August 10, 2013
Fire & Ice Watch and Jewellery Exhibition at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is setting the stage for its largest watch and jewellery event to date this August with Fire & Ice, A Watch and Jewellery Exhibition.
From 16 to 25 August 2013, shoppers will be treated to a splendid display of the world’s most coveted gems and timepieces from close to 30 world-class brands. These exquisite masterpieces, all of which are limited edition and one-of-a-kind, will also feature several stunning debuts in Asia.
Aptly named Fire & Ice, this exhibition will unveil the fiery passion that each of these fine timepieces embody, as well as reflect the cool splendour of these brilliant precious stones. This year, participating brands are Blancpain, Breguet, BVLGARI, Chaumet, Chopard, Franck Muller, Hermès Watch Boutique, Hublot and IWC Schaffhausen Boutique, Jaeger-LeCoultre, LONGINES, Mikimoto, Montblanc, OMEGA, Piaget, RADO, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, Sarcar, Sincere Fine Watches, Studio Parmigiani, TAG Heuer Boutique, Tiffany & Co. and Vacheron Constantin.
Mr. John Postle, Vice President of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, said, “With close to 50 watch and jewellery boutiques under one roof, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands continues to boast one of the leading collections of fine watches and jewellery in Southeast Asia. We are very pleased to be the preferred destination for these leading retailers to debut some of their most extraordinary pieces here at The Shoppes.”
“In addition to our numerous luxury flagship stores and exquisite boutiques, we believe Fire & Ice will complete the ultimate shopping experience for our guests, by giving them a rare glimpse into the world of timeless craftsmanship and artistry.
Forming the centrepiece of Fire and Ice is the world debut of the Vacheron Constantin Malte Regular Tourbillon High Jewellery watch. Featuring an 18K white gold case set with 274 baguette-cut diamonds, a sapphire glass back and a diamond paved dial, this one and only piece in the world will only be available at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
Chopard has put together its most stunning collection to date with the limited edition Imperiale Jewellery & Timepiece. Inspired by the Imperiale age, this collection radiates an aura of timeless chic, marrying simplicity with sophistication and sensuality.
The luxury watch and jewellery maker will also mesmerise shoppers with its magnificent hummingbird necklace created in white gold set with 18.68 carats worth of pink sapphires, 3,424 white diamonds, 710 tsavorites and 244 amethysts. This brilliant creation features an intricate pink hummingbird drinking from a flower in reminiscent of spring time, and is exclusively available at The Shoppes.
The daring vision of Roger Dubuis has brought the virtues of an art form to fine watchmaking, balancing technical excellence with a striking design. The Excalibur 45 Double Skeleton Tourbillon reveals the beauty of the complication that has become a signature of the brand: a double flying tourbillon, in a skeleton structure.
The newest addition to The Shoppes’ luxurious retail offerings is Studio Parmigiani’s first standalone boutique in Southeast Asia. The luxury watchmaker will unveil the limited edition Bugatti Super Sport – The Hour Glass Exclusive. Encased in 18 carat white gold and polished with black ADLC coating and satin a finish, there are only 10 pieces of this in the world.
The lavish diamond and sapphire creations by Tiffany & Co. direct from its New York studio add to the enthralment of Fire & Ice. This glamorous collection of jewels that celebrate the 1920s Jazz Age makes the ultimate adornment for the red carpet and elegant soirees.
Fire & Ice, A Watch and Jewellery Exhibition will be held at the Grand Colonnade South, Bay Level (L1) of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands from 10am to 10pm and is accessible to all shoppers.
From 16 to 25 August 2013, shoppers will be treated to a splendid display of the world’s most coveted gems and timepieces from close to 30 world-class brands. These exquisite masterpieces, all of which are limited edition and one-of-a-kind, will also feature several stunning debuts in Asia.
Aptly named Fire & Ice, this exhibition will unveil the fiery passion that each of these fine timepieces embody, as well as reflect the cool splendour of these brilliant precious stones. This year, participating brands are Blancpain, Breguet, BVLGARI, Chaumet, Chopard, Franck Muller, Hermès Watch Boutique, Hublot and IWC Schaffhausen Boutique, Jaeger-LeCoultre, LONGINES, Mikimoto, Montblanc, OMEGA, Piaget, RADO, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, Sarcar, Sincere Fine Watches, Studio Parmigiani, TAG Heuer Boutique, Tiffany & Co. and Vacheron Constantin.
Mr. John Postle, Vice President of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, said, “With close to 50 watch and jewellery boutiques under one roof, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands continues to boast one of the leading collections of fine watches and jewellery in Southeast Asia. We are very pleased to be the preferred destination for these leading retailers to debut some of their most extraordinary pieces here at The Shoppes.”
“In addition to our numerous luxury flagship stores and exquisite boutiques, we believe Fire & Ice will complete the ultimate shopping experience for our guests, by giving them a rare glimpse into the world of timeless craftsmanship and artistry.
Forming the centrepiece of Fire and Ice is the world debut of the Vacheron Constantin Malte Regular Tourbillon High Jewellery watch. Featuring an 18K white gold case set with 274 baguette-cut diamonds, a sapphire glass back and a diamond paved dial, this one and only piece in the world will only be available at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
Chopard has put together its most stunning collection to date with the limited edition Imperiale Jewellery & Timepiece. Inspired by the Imperiale age, this collection radiates an aura of timeless chic, marrying simplicity with sophistication and sensuality.
The luxury watch and jewellery maker will also mesmerise shoppers with its magnificent hummingbird necklace created in white gold set with 18.68 carats worth of pink sapphires, 3,424 white diamonds, 710 tsavorites and 244 amethysts. This brilliant creation features an intricate pink hummingbird drinking from a flower in reminiscent of spring time, and is exclusively available at The Shoppes.
The daring vision of Roger Dubuis has brought the virtues of an art form to fine watchmaking, balancing technical excellence with a striking design. The Excalibur 45 Double Skeleton Tourbillon reveals the beauty of the complication that has become a signature of the brand: a double flying tourbillon, in a skeleton structure.
The newest addition to The Shoppes’ luxurious retail offerings is Studio Parmigiani’s first standalone boutique in Southeast Asia. The luxury watchmaker will unveil the limited edition Bugatti Super Sport – The Hour Glass Exclusive. Encased in 18 carat white gold and polished with black ADLC coating and satin a finish, there are only 10 pieces of this in the world.
The lavish diamond and sapphire creations by Tiffany & Co. direct from its New York studio add to the enthralment of Fire & Ice. This glamorous collection of jewels that celebrate the 1920s Jazz Age makes the ultimate adornment for the red carpet and elegant soirees.
Fire & Ice, A Watch and Jewellery Exhibition will be held at the Grand Colonnade South, Bay Level (L1) of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands from 10am to 10pm and is accessible to all shoppers.
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Friday, July 5, 2013
H&M is expanding in Singapore and Asia
It has been almost 2 years since Swedish high street fashion label Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) opened its first flagship store in Singapore. Since than the company has already opened five stores in Singapore. The newest three H&M stores have opened their doors in JEM, VivoCity and Suntec City last month. The flagship F&M store is in Orchard Building and the second shop was opened in November 2011 in Ion Orchard.
H&M sales increased in Singapore in the second half of 2012 for 38% compared to the second half of 2011 mostly thanks to the opening of their second store in Ion Orchard.
Other than opening new shops H&M has also decided to add a 4th level to its Orchard Building store which will be dedicated to kid's department. The kid's department, currently sharing a floor with Manswear department, saw a very strong sale which brings 20% of Singapore's total sales for H&M. The kidswear prices in H&M in Singapore range from $7.9 for a jersey top to $49.9 for a jacket. H&M Kid's concept store will sell merchandise ranging from new born to pre-teens aged 8 years to 14 years. The 2,800-square-meter store currently spans three levels with a complete range of fashion and accessories for women, men, teenagers and kids.
By the end of 2013, H&M is planning to add 60 stores to its existing 148 stores across China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. H&M offers a reputation as an international brand as well as a value-for-money proposition. Since shopping for fashion is a very populat activity for many Singaporeans the international brands like H&M finds it quite easy to sell in Singapore. When the first shop was opened in Singapore in September 2011, there were long queues in front of the Orchard Building shop where many has waited for long hours to be the first few to enter the flagship store.
H&M Shop Locations in Singapore
1 Grange Road
239693 Singapore
+65-62351459
ION Orchard #B2-28
2 Orchard Turn 238801
+65-65098702
Jem
#01-01, #02-01/02/03 and #03-01/02
608549 50 Jurong Gateway Road
+65-67347601
Suntec City Mall
#01-1002, #01-1006, #10-1007 and #02-1002C
038983 3 Temasek Boulevard
+65-62380908
Vivo City
Unit #1-19/20 098585 1 Harbour Front
+65-63769109
[1] - Sweden Dreams for Asian Markets, Urban The Straits Times - 05 July 2013
H&M sales increased in Singapore in the second half of 2012 for 38% compared to the second half of 2011 mostly thanks to the opening of their second store in Ion Orchard.
Other than opening new shops H&M has also decided to add a 4th level to its Orchard Building store which will be dedicated to kid's department. The kid's department, currently sharing a floor with Manswear department, saw a very strong sale which brings 20% of Singapore's total sales for H&M. The kidswear prices in H&M in Singapore range from $7.9 for a jersey top to $49.9 for a jacket. H&M Kid's concept store will sell merchandise ranging from new born to pre-teens aged 8 years to 14 years. The 2,800-square-meter store currently spans three levels with a complete range of fashion and accessories for women, men, teenagers and kids.
By the end of 2013, H&M is planning to add 60 stores to its existing 148 stores across China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. H&M offers a reputation as an international brand as well as a value-for-money proposition. Since shopping for fashion is a very populat activity for many Singaporeans the international brands like H&M finds it quite easy to sell in Singapore. When the first shop was opened in Singapore in September 2011, there were long queues in front of the Orchard Building shop where many has waited for long hours to be the first few to enter the flagship store.
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| H&M Orchard Road store in Singapore Photo Credit: His Style Diary |
1 Grange Road
239693 Singapore
+65-62351459
ION Orchard #B2-28
2 Orchard Turn 238801
+65-65098702
Jem
#01-01, #02-01/02/03 and #03-01/02
608549 50 Jurong Gateway Road
+65-67347601
Suntec City Mall
#01-1002, #01-1006, #10-1007 and #02-1002C
038983 3 Temasek Boulevard
+65-62380908
Vivo City
Unit #1-19/20 098585 1 Harbour Front
+65-63769109
[1] - Sweden Dreams for Asian Markets, Urban The Straits Times - 05 July 2013
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Bigger Better Sale Singapore
Have you heard Bigger Better Sale Singapore? Modeled after highly successful Cyber Monday in United States and Singles Day in China this new 24-hour flash sale platform Bigger Better Sales will start on May 30th 2013 at 08:00 am and the main sales will run 24 hours on biggerbettersale.com. This main online sales will a ten-day sale with items from over 50 participating merchants until June 9. These merchants will offer free giveaways, discounts and gifts with purchases. BiggerBetterSale is supported by Visa's MyFinds.
Bigger Better Sales will be an online alternative and challange to Great Singapore Sales (GSS) and recently slammed by organizers of GSS by the way it takes away shoppers from GSS on the eve of GSS. Competing for the same shopper pool at almost at the same time with GSS, Bigger Better Sales (BBS) will feature up to 80 percent and 50 percent at Zalora and at Reebonz respectively, to travel deals such as one-way ticket at S$34 (US$27) to Kuala Lumpur on Jetstar. Popular brands like Golden Village Cinemas, Adidas, Eu Yan Sang and Courts are some of 50+ merchants participating the event.
"The idea is to be the online platform for the GSS. Singapore does not have a one-day sale culture yet" says Australian Dorjee Sun, the entrepreneur behind BBS. According to Mr Sun, the merchants will not be charged a fee in this first sale.
"We think that with around 50 merchants and several hundred products listed, we could be helping boost e-commerce in Singapore by an excess of several million in sales during our 24-hour sale and the subsequent 10-day period.
However our goal for the first year is about helping increase online wallet share online in Singapore while providing merchants with a great return on investments on this campaign, as we are offering them this first campaign for free."[1]
[1] - BiggerBetterSale is a Cyber Monday in Singapore
Bigger Better Sales will be an online alternative and challange to Great Singapore Sales (GSS) and recently slammed by organizers of GSS by the way it takes away shoppers from GSS on the eve of GSS. Competing for the same shopper pool at almost at the same time with GSS, Bigger Better Sales (BBS) will feature up to 80 percent and 50 percent at Zalora and at Reebonz respectively, to travel deals such as one-way ticket at S$34 (US$27) to Kuala Lumpur on Jetstar. Popular brands like Golden Village Cinemas, Adidas, Eu Yan Sang and Courts are some of 50+ merchants participating the event.
"The idea is to be the online platform for the GSS. Singapore does not have a one-day sale culture yet" says Australian Dorjee Sun, the entrepreneur behind BBS. According to Mr Sun, the merchants will not be charged a fee in this first sale.
"We think that with around 50 merchants and several hundred products listed, we could be helping boost e-commerce in Singapore by an excess of several million in sales during our 24-hour sale and the subsequent 10-day period.
However our goal for the first year is about helping increase online wallet share online in Singapore while providing merchants with a great return on investments on this campaign, as we are offering them this first campaign for free."[1]
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Friday, May 24, 2013
Lana Marks and CH Carolina Herrera opens at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, purveyor of fashion forward labels and international luxury brands, is thrilled to welcome CH Carolina Herrera and Lana Marks to its existing conglomeration of globally acclaimed boutiques under one roof. To inaugurate the opening of their new outposts, world-renowned fashion designers Mrs Carolina Herrera, Carolina Herrera de Báez and Lana Markswere recently in town to
celebrate and unveil their limited edition items crafted exclusively for The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
Yesterday, world-renowned handbag designer Lana Marks opened her eponymous luxury handbags and accessories label at The Shoppes amid a glamorous spectacle of audience, including Her Royal Highness Princess Izzul of Brunei and Mrs Caroline Adelman, wife of David Adelman, U.S. Ambassador to Singapore.
Lana Marks, founder and designer of eponymous fashion label, said, “I’m overwhelmed with excitement to be opening our Singapore flagship store at the magnificent The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. My boutique here will house the most important designs and colour of the brand including the Singapore Exclusive Positano Bag.”
Lana Marks also launched her very first “Celebrity Showcase Exhibition”, a display of actual Cleopatra clutches carried by various Hollywood celebrities at The Oscars, such as CharlizeTheron, Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren and Angelina Jolie.
These exquisite pieces will be on display at The Shoppes from 21 to 23 May, followed by a splendid showcase of Lana Marks’ newest collection until 03 June. This exhibition, located on L1-41, Bay Level of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, is open for all to view.
Launched in 2001, CH Carolina Herrera is a luxury lifestyle label founded by Venezuelan fashion designer Carolina Herrera. This is the brand’s third venture in Asia after China and Japan, as well as its first foray into Southeast Asia.
To mark its entrance in Singapore, CH Carolina Herrera collaborated with Spanish Artist Yolanda de Andres to design a limited edition bag exclusively for the boutique at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
Mr. John Postle, Vice President of Retail, Marina Bay Sands, said, “The Shoppes is extremely excited to welcome the very best of world-class fashion to its existing mix of luxury retail offerings.”
The debut of these highly recognised fashion labels is truly reflective of Singapore and the market’s appeal as a luxury shopping destination. To be the preferred partner for these highly distinguished fashion designers and for them to design products exclusively for The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands reaffirms our leading edge in the world of fashion, as well as our position as Asia’s premier shopping destination.”
Amid these new-to-market luxury brands, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is also now home to English perfume house Penhaligon’s. This is the gorgeous vintage perfumery’s second standalone store in Singapore.
Luxury pearl jeweler Mikimoto will also unveil its Southeast Asia flagship store this July at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.Mikimotowill add to the existing collection of over 70 watch and jewelry boutiques available at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
Source : The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands houses top notch new-to-market luxury fashion labels
celebrate and unveil their limited edition items crafted exclusively for The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
Yesterday, world-renowned handbag designer Lana Marks opened her eponymous luxury handbags and accessories label at The Shoppes amid a glamorous spectacle of audience, including Her Royal Highness Princess Izzul of Brunei and Mrs Caroline Adelman, wife of David Adelman, U.S. Ambassador to Singapore.
Lana Marks, founder and designer of eponymous fashion label, said, “I’m overwhelmed with excitement to be opening our Singapore flagship store at the magnificent The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. My boutique here will house the most important designs and colour of the brand including the Singapore Exclusive Positano Bag.”
Lana Marks also launched her very first “Celebrity Showcase Exhibition”, a display of actual Cleopatra clutches carried by various Hollywood celebrities at The Oscars, such as CharlizeTheron, Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren and Angelina Jolie.
These exquisite pieces will be on display at The Shoppes from 21 to 23 May, followed by a splendid showcase of Lana Marks’ newest collection until 03 June. This exhibition, located on L1-41, Bay Level of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, is open for all to view.
Launched in 2001, CH Carolina Herrera is a luxury lifestyle label founded by Venezuelan fashion designer Carolina Herrera. This is the brand’s third venture in Asia after China and Japan, as well as its first foray into Southeast Asia.
To mark its entrance in Singapore, CH Carolina Herrera collaborated with Spanish Artist Yolanda de Andres to design a limited edition bag exclusively for the boutique at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
Mr. John Postle, Vice President of Retail, Marina Bay Sands, said, “The Shoppes is extremely excited to welcome the very best of world-class fashion to its existing mix of luxury retail offerings.”
The debut of these highly recognised fashion labels is truly reflective of Singapore and the market’s appeal as a luxury shopping destination. To be the preferred partner for these highly distinguished fashion designers and for them to design products exclusively for The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands reaffirms our leading edge in the world of fashion, as well as our position as Asia’s premier shopping destination.”
Amid these new-to-market luxury brands, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is also now home to English perfume house Penhaligon’s. This is the gorgeous vintage perfumery’s second standalone store in Singapore.
Luxury pearl jeweler Mikimoto will also unveil its Southeast Asia flagship store this July at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.Mikimotowill add to the existing collection of over 70 watch and jewelry boutiques available at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
Source : The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands houses top notch new-to-market luxury fashion labels
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Agoda Great Singapore Sale Hotel Deals
What is the best time to visit Singapore if shopping is top in your travel agenda? Great Singapore Sales time is the best of course. Great Singapore Sales will be held between 31 May and 28 July 2013. Often abbreviated simply as GSS, Great Singapore Sales, is an annual event centered around the national sport of Singapore - shopping. During this time, participating outlets offer some of the best sales deals, specials and super saver deals in Singapore. The event is in its 20th year in 2013 and as before some of Singapore's best-known retail names will offer shoppers a great way to stock up on their favorite brands while seeing some of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
Main focus of GSS will of course be on Singapore's central shopping district, Orchard Road, which is also one of the most famous shopping destination in Asia. With huge shopping malls such as the massive ION Orchard mall and the Mandarin Gallery, countless stores below and above the ground (and often interconnected by underground air-conditioned tunnels) biggest shopper crowd will be in Orchard Road.
But shopping in Singapore is not restricted to Orchard Road. Relatively new shopping enclaves like The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and Vivo City offers modern, branded and posh products while historical shopping streets like Chinatown, Kampong Glam, Holland Village and Little India offers unique objects, novelties and handcrafted items that reflect the unique personality of the neighborhood they’re sold in. Many of these neighborhoods also offer eclectic restaurants, live music and funky coffee shops to help shoppers recharge during their long day.
Shoppers can also check out the inaugural Singapore International Jewelry Expo 2013 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center from 4 to 7 July, which will showcase displays from leading designers, brands and gemstone suppliers from around the world across 8,000 square meters of floor space.
The best part of the festival is that in order to accommodate the crowds of deal seekers, many of the stores and malls will be staying open late to maximize the shopping opportunities. No more rushing to get everything done before the stores close!
To top it all off, the grand prize of the event is the MasterCard Biggest Spender Reward, in which the biggest spender of the festival can win S$20,000. Details are available on the GSS website, but if that’s not an incentive to stock up on new supplies, nothing is!
During your stay in Singapore, you will probably need a hotel and Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site, has a variety of Singapore hotel deals in the lead-up to the Great Singapore Sale.
The Sentosa Resort and Spa 5*
Early bird special! Book 21 days in advance and enjoy 15% off. Expires December 31, 2013.
Hotel Re Pearl’s Hill 4*
Limited time rate – only US$ 104! Expires June 30, 2013
Resorts World Sentosa - Equarius Hotel 5*
Flash Deal – enjoy 60% off! Expires December 31, 2013.
Fairmont Singapore 5*
Early bird special – book 2 days in advance and enjoy 20% off! Expires December 31, 2013.
Orchard Hotel Singapore 5*
Limited time rate - 25% off! Expires July 31, 2013.
Royal Plaza on Scotts 5*
Stay a minimum of 3 nights and enjoy 20% off! Expires July 31, 2013.
Grand Park Orchard 5*
Early bird special! Book 14 days in advance and enjoy 20% off! Expires December 31, 2013.
Rendezvous Grand Hotel Singapore 4*
Limited time rate - 30% off! Expires December 31, 2013.
Main focus of GSS will of course be on Singapore's central shopping district, Orchard Road, which is also one of the most famous shopping destination in Asia. With huge shopping malls such as the massive ION Orchard mall and the Mandarin Gallery, countless stores below and above the ground (and often interconnected by underground air-conditioned tunnels) biggest shopper crowd will be in Orchard Road.
But shopping in Singapore is not restricted to Orchard Road. Relatively new shopping enclaves like The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and Vivo City offers modern, branded and posh products while historical shopping streets like Chinatown, Kampong Glam, Holland Village and Little India offers unique objects, novelties and handcrafted items that reflect the unique personality of the neighborhood they’re sold in. Many of these neighborhoods also offer eclectic restaurants, live music and funky coffee shops to help shoppers recharge during their long day.
Shoppers can also check out the inaugural Singapore International Jewelry Expo 2013 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center from 4 to 7 July, which will showcase displays from leading designers, brands and gemstone suppliers from around the world across 8,000 square meters of floor space.
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To top it all off, the grand prize of the event is the MasterCard Biggest Spender Reward, in which the biggest spender of the festival can win S$20,000. Details are available on the GSS website, but if that’s not an incentive to stock up on new supplies, nothing is!
During your stay in Singapore, you will probably need a hotel and Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site, has a variety of Singapore hotel deals in the lead-up to the Great Singapore Sale.
The Sentosa Resort and Spa 5*
Early bird special! Book 21 days in advance and enjoy 15% off. Expires December 31, 2013.
Hotel Re Pearl’s Hill 4*
Limited time rate – only US$ 104! Expires June 30, 2013
Resorts World Sentosa - Equarius Hotel 5*
Flash Deal – enjoy 60% off! Expires December 31, 2013.
Fairmont Singapore 5*
Early bird special – book 2 days in advance and enjoy 20% off! Expires December 31, 2013.
Orchard Hotel Singapore 5*
Limited time rate - 25% off! Expires July 31, 2013.
Royal Plaza on Scotts 5*
Stay a minimum of 3 nights and enjoy 20% off! Expires July 31, 2013.
Grand Park Orchard 5*
Early bird special! Book 14 days in advance and enjoy 20% off! Expires December 31, 2013.
Rendezvous Grand Hotel Singapore 4*
Limited time rate - 30% off! Expires December 31, 2013.
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Qoo10 New Gmarket Singapore
Gmarket Singapore, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia, popular online marketplaces to buy and sell a wide range of products has been rebranded to Qoo10 in May 2012. This means Gmarket Singapore, one of the most visited and popular e-commerce sites in Singapore will soon operate from another domain named http://www.qoo10.com. This new domain is currently active but Gmarket.com.sg is also still be accessible as the activities moves to qoo10.com.
The usage and popularity of the shop has exploded fast according to the Giosis Gmarket International; (runs the site with a joint venture with eBay); daily transaction of gmarket Singapore was reported to be over 10,000 in the Singapore site for March 2011, and doubled to over 20,000 per day in December 2011 and monthly business amount of 6 Million Singapore Dollars.
The site operates like ebay, a platform to meet sellers and buyers. As a buyer you can register free and start buying items immediately from the sellers operating on the site. The site offers a wide range of products from fashion & clothing, beauty products, sport products to electronic gadgets and accessories, books and music.
Registering as a seller requires more work like getting seller authorization by submitting a copy of NRIC and a copy of Bank statement (foreigners who hold valid work visas for Singapore (Employment Pass, Work Permit ; not a tourist visa) can also register as sellers by submitting the required documents). There is no listing fee in gmarket but you need to pay up to 12% from the sales proceedings to Qoo10. But the charge rate depends on sellers grade (normal, good and power) and the size of the sales and can be as low as 5% for power sellers and sales costing 500 SGD+. As far as I know, they also keep the money 15 days to get a received signal from the buyer and then release to your bank account.
Why did their change their name from gmarket to a hard to pronounce Qoo10? According to the official statement from the company, they would like to expand to global market from Asia and the branding is the step towards this goal. Gmarket Singapore is a quite well known name and leaving it behind for a new brand name is a bold move and we will see how their traffic will be effected. But although the brand name changes, there seems to be no plan to change the structure of the established online shopping and selling experience.
Looking for shoes or fashion online shopping? Also check ZALORA
, Asia's largest online fashion shopping site.
The usage and popularity of the shop has exploded fast according to the Giosis Gmarket International; (runs the site with a joint venture with eBay); daily transaction of gmarket Singapore was reported to be over 10,000 in the Singapore site for March 2011, and doubled to over 20,000 per day in December 2011 and monthly business amount of 6 Million Singapore Dollars.
The site operates like ebay, a platform to meet sellers and buyers. As a buyer you can register free and start buying items immediately from the sellers operating on the site. The site offers a wide range of products from fashion & clothing, beauty products, sport products to electronic gadgets and accessories, books and music.
Registering as a seller requires more work like getting seller authorization by submitting a copy of NRIC and a copy of Bank statement (foreigners who hold valid work visas for Singapore (Employment Pass, Work Permit ; not a tourist visa) can also register as sellers by submitting the required documents). There is no listing fee in gmarket but you need to pay up to 12% from the sales proceedings to Qoo10. But the charge rate depends on sellers grade (normal, good and power) and the size of the sales and can be as low as 5% for power sellers and sales costing 500 SGD+. As far as I know, they also keep the money 15 days to get a received signal from the buyer and then release to your bank account.
Why did their change their name from gmarket to a hard to pronounce Qoo10? According to the official statement from the company, they would like to expand to global market from Asia and the branding is the step towards this goal. Gmarket Singapore is a quite well known name and leaving it behind for a new brand name is a bold move and we will see how their traffic will be effected. But although the brand name changes, there seems to be no plan to change the structure of the established online shopping and selling experience.
Looking for shoes or fashion online shopping? Also check ZALORA
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Friday, March 23, 2012
Buying electronics from Hong Kong is cheaper compared to Singapore
For many in Singapore, Hong Kong is the place to buy branded and luxury clothes, bags and shoes since they are cheaper to buy from Hong Kong instead of Singapore. So when someone heads to Hong Kong for anything, he/she usually carries a shopping list from friends and family to buy these items. But this shopping list should also include electronic gadgets since they are also much cheaper in Hong Kong compared to Singapore says Tan Chong Yaw in Digitial Life (The Straits Times). Savings can be as much as 35 per cent and for some expensive items like Canon EOS 1D Mark III, it can be 4,000 SGD+.
This is actually a known fact for many Singaporeans visiting Hong Kong regularly. They buy main stream consumer electronics, camera lenses, smart phones, and tablets from Hong Kong. You can check the prices in Hong Kong from a web site named price.com.hk before heading there so you can decide to buy something from Singapore or Hong Kong. Since not all items are cheaper or even available in Hong Kong, it is wise to do some online check before heading there.
Singapore Dollar has appreciated in recent years against other currencies as a MAS policy to keep inflation tamed. Since 2009, Singapore Dollar appreciated to a level where it is 20 per cent stronger than 2009 levels. And although this has made Singaporean products more expensive for outside world, outside world became cheaper for Singaporeans.
Hong Kong is relatively near to Singapore and a flight from here to Hong Kong would take less than 3 hours. The destination is popular in Singapore, one in every seven Singaporeans visited Hong Kong last year!
Below is a sample price comparison taken from DL The Straits Times, March 21st 2012 edition:
This is actually a known fact for many Singaporeans visiting Hong Kong regularly. They buy main stream consumer electronics, camera lenses, smart phones, and tablets from Hong Kong. You can check the prices in Hong Kong from a web site named price.com.hk before heading there so you can decide to buy something from Singapore or Hong Kong. Since not all items are cheaper or even available in Hong Kong, it is wise to do some online check before heading there.
Singapore Dollar has appreciated in recent years against other currencies as a MAS policy to keep inflation tamed. Since 2009, Singapore Dollar appreciated to a level where it is 20 per cent stronger than 2009 levels. And although this has made Singaporean products more expensive for outside world, outside world became cheaper for Singaporeans.
Hong Kong is relatively near to Singapore and a flight from here to Hong Kong would take less than 3 hours. The destination is popular in Singapore, one in every seven Singaporeans visited Hong Kong last year!
Below is a sample price comparison taken from DL The Straits Times, March 21st 2012 edition:
| Gadget | Singapore List Price (SGD) | Hong Kong List Price (HKD) | Hong Kong List Price (SGD) | Savings (SGD) |
| Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S | 688 | 3698 | 610 | 78 |
| Apple iPhone 4S 64 GB | 1238 | 6688 | 1104 | 134 |
| Apple new iPad Wi-Fi 16 GB | 658 | 3888 | 642 | 16 |
| Nikon D3X | 13888 | 64800 | 10692 | 3196 |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II | 3699 | 18980 | 3132 | 567 |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark III | 12799 | 49800 | 8217 | 4582 |
| Canon EOS 600D 18-55 mm kit | 1199 | 6680 | 1102 | 97 |
| Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | 3599 | 19980 | 3297 | 302 |
| Canon PowerShot S100 | 699 | 3680 | 607 | 92 |
| Sony Playstation Vita Wi-Fi | 399 | 2280 | 376 | 23 |
| Sony Vaio Z VPCZ228GG | 3999 | 22980 | 3792 | 20 |
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Friday, April 22, 2011
Mustafa Center in Singapore
If you cannot find it in Mustafa Center in Singapore, it does not exist. Mustafa in Singapore sells everything - from clothes to electronics, jeweleries to groceries (at one point they were even selling cars). Actually when you are in this 70,000 sq.ft, six story shopping center, you will think that it is easier to list what is not sold here than listing what is sold. It is a supply chain manager's hell but a budget shopper's heaven. When you need something and you are not sure where you can find it in Singapore, head to Mustafa, you will probably find it there. Do not worry about the time, it is open 24 hours.
Mustafa Center, 6 story shopping center which spans two complexes in the middle of Little India, is one of the oldest department stores in Singapore. It is within walking distance from Farrer Park MRT Station (MRT = subway) on the North East line (purple line). It is so popular that in 2010, Singapore Civil Defence Force applied for a court order to stop business temporarily for 40 hours on its first floor due to concerned about overcrowding in the 24-hour shop![1] In fact, there is an Electronic People Counting System installed in the center since September 2008 for crowd control.
Current Mustafa Center complex is what Mustaq Ahmad, transformed from a 900 sq foot shop in 4 decades ago. When you enter the complex, you will feel like you are in a huge department store which is mall sized! You can find good deals for accessories, cosmetics, electronics, home appliances, mobile phones, pharmacy, groceries, textiles, foreign currency exchange, hotel bookings, travel packages, budget airline tickets, and many more. The presentation of the goods sold is not impressive but this is a place to buy bargain (well, actually there is no consensus on that: some say it is cheaper to shop in Mustafa and some say it is more expensive here to buy). Although very crowded, if you are in Singapore and did not pay a visit to there, spend an evening (preferable weekday since it is very crowded in weekends). But be careful if you have kids, this shopping center consist of six interconnected stores and it would be very difficult to find your kid if you lose him/her.
Mustafa Center, 6 story shopping center which spans two complexes in the middle of Little India, is one of the oldest department stores in Singapore. It is within walking distance from Farrer Park MRT Station (MRT = subway) on the North East line (purple line). It is so popular that in 2010, Singapore Civil Defence Force applied for a court order to stop business temporarily for 40 hours on its first floor due to concerned about overcrowding in the 24-hour shop![1] In fact, there is an Electronic People Counting System installed in the center since September 2008 for crowd control.
Current Mustafa Center complex is what Mustaq Ahmad, transformed from a 900 sq foot shop in 4 decades ago. When you enter the complex, you will feel like you are in a huge department store which is mall sized! You can find good deals for accessories, cosmetics, electronics, home appliances, mobile phones, pharmacy, groceries, textiles, foreign currency exchange, hotel bookings, travel packages, budget airline tickets, and many more. The presentation of the goods sold is not impressive but this is a place to buy bargain (well, actually there is no consensus on that: some say it is cheaper to shop in Mustafa and some say it is more expensive here to buy). Although very crowded, if you are in Singapore and did not pay a visit to there, spend an evening (preferable weekday since it is very crowded in weekends). But be careful if you have kids, this shopping center consist of six interconnected stores and it would be very difficult to find your kid if you lose him/her.
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Mustafa Center
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Mustafa is also a cheap place to buy electronics and computer appliances like Sim Lim Square and is a lot cheaper compared to shops in central Singapore. If you are planning to visit Singapore and buying an electronic appliance (i.e. iPad), you will find the same product much cheaper in Mustafa or Sim Lim Square compared to Orchard Road shopping centers i.e. Lucky Plaza. If something you are looking for is sold out in Sim Lim Square or Funan, you can head to Mustafa to look for it.
Many new comers to Singapore overlook this place as a tourist attraction but Mustafa Center is a very good place to shop items for your house.
If you are heading to Singapore from India, it is probably cheaper to convert Rupees in Singapore rather than buying Singapore dollars in India and Mustafa Center is a good option to buy Singapore Dollars with Rupee.
[1] - Mustafa to close first floor for 40 hours
Many new comers to Singapore overlook this place as a tourist attraction but Mustafa Center is a very good place to shop items for your house.
If you are heading to Singapore from India, it is probably cheaper to convert Rupees in Singapore rather than buying Singapore dollars in India and Mustafa Center is a good option to buy Singapore Dollars with Rupee.
[1] - Mustafa to close first floor for 40 hours
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