KANEBO SALE 2013 WAREHOUSE SINGAPORE – LUNASOL | KATE COSMETICS| BLANCHIR SUPERIOR| IMPRESS SKIN CARE |

Kanebo Warehouse Sale 2013  Singapore retailing Lunasol | Kate Cosmetics | Blanchir Superior | Impress Ic|Freshel skincare including eyeshadows palette, foundation, powder, lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, bb cream, concealer, serum, toner lotion, moisturiser, cleanser, mask etc is held at UE Square, Unit 01-37, 83 Clemenceau Avenue, Singapore 239920  from 7th to 9th May (Tuesday to Thursday), 10 am to 8pm. Visa | MasterCard | Nets| Cash  payments only.

Kanebo SALE 2013 prices and products should be similar to KANEBO Warehouse SALE 2012 http://www.beauterunway.com/2012/11/kanebo-cosmetics-skincare-sale-2012.html, Kanebo SALE 2012 Prices update, Kanebo Warehouse Prices 2011 Year End SALE and  Mid Year 2011.

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KANEBO Seasonal SALE 2013 Warehouse bazaar offers Japanese cosmetics, skincare and hair and body care from popular brands –Lunasol | Impress Ic skincare| Kate Cosmetics|  Blanchir Superior | Freshel

TOMMY HILFIGER SPRING SUMMER 2013 FOR VIVOCITY FASHION FESTIVAL OPENING SHOW

Tommy Hilfiger Spring Summer 2013 Fashion Show at VivoCity Fashion Festival was the opening show and Camper shoes closed the shopping mall fashion extravaganza celebration. Aimer Swimwear, Desigual, TANGS Department Store and Tally Weijl are among the stylish brands who showcased their latest collections to the shoppers.

Internationally renowned  fashion label Tommy Hilfiger Spring Summer 2013 showcased nautically-inspired refreshing Spring colours,  heritage preppy looks and exotic prints in a unique blend of colours, fabric and textures for the trendy collection.

Vivocty Fashion Festival 2013 was held from 28 March to 28 April, providing the perfect inspiration for shoppers looking for that creative spark of colour and style at Singapore’s largest lifestyle and retail destination.

Shoppers were rewarded with exclusive tickets to VivoCity Fashion Festival Spring Summer 2013 Shows as well as prizes including VivoCity shopping vouchers and Travel packages on Business Class, Economy Class tickets to Taiwan with 4D3N bed & breakfast accommodation to Taiwan, sponsored by Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB), Qiito Travel and TransAsia Airways.

VivoCity Singapore was voted the Best Shopping Centre at the annual AsiaOne's People's Choice Awards 2012/2013 and is located at 1 HarbourFront Walk, accessible by public transport including NorthEast Line MRT and buses. Visit VivoCity at http://www.vivocity.com.sg  and facebook page for more updates.

STACY KEIBLER WITH OROTON EMERIL PEBBLE SATCHEL BAG

Stacy Keibler chose OROTON’s Emeril Pebble Satchel Bag  in Tan Leather while strolling in Los Angles. Dating George Clooney currently, the leggy actress, model and ex-wrestler look blissfully happy in the lovely Spring weather.

OROTON Spring Summer 2013 collection of leather bags,  Clutches, wallets and accessories are suitable for work to parties and happy weekend outings.

OROTON Singapore flagship boutiques are located at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands  Shop B1-11, Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956, TEL : 6221 4593 and ION Orchard #03-10, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801, TEL 6634 2770, Singapore. Visit OROTON FaceBook Page for more updates.

HYUN BIN ASIA SINGAPORE TOUR 2013 FANS MEET BANGKOK | HONG KONG | TAIWAN | CHINA | SHANGHAI | GUANGZHOU

HYUN BIN Asia Tour Singapore| China | Hong Kong | Bangkok  | Taipei Fans Meet 2013 for the Korean Star dramas Actor of Secret Garden with actress Ha Ji Won and My Name is Kim Sam Soon (My Lovely Sam Soon) first kicked off in Taipei. In Singapore for his Korean Drama Hallyu concert tour for fans, the handsome Hyun Bin created sensational waves at Bugis Plus and Max Pavilion.

Hyun Bin is the Ambassador and Face for Korean Skincare, Laneige Homme. Ever so dashing with his flawless complexion, dazzling smile and cute dimples,  the tall hunky actor sent Hallyu fans gushing happily while  snapping photographs frantically at Bugis + Atrium where the press conference was held.

Hyun Bin expressed happiness and freedom in his new life after discharge from Marine Corps military national service last December. The highly sought after model and actor look forward to meeting fans around the region before embarking on his comeback Korean movies, drama series and endorsements with Samsung Smart TV,  as well as Lotte Department Store advertisement with Girls' Generation.
The Korean drama heart throb childhood dream was to become a policeman before discovering his love for acting in high school and majored in Theatre Studies at Chung-Ang University. We could imagine that the handsome hunk could melt the hearts of any would be offenders and definitely stop any crime from being committed  with his good looks, expressive eyes and honesty.

Radiating  warmness and charm, Hyun Bin is no doubt the perfect gentleman, dream lover, boyfriend and husband for all K-drama Hallyu fans. Hyun Bin dated popular actress and Laneige Spokesperson Song Hye-kyo, his co-star in Worlds Within and parted in 2011.
When the last question for the media conference was opened to fans in the atrium, the selected fan promptly asked Hyun Bin ‘Will you marry me’ prompted silence and then a smile from him, replying ‘But its our first meeting’ drew relieve applause  from other fans.
HYUN BIN 2013 ASIA FAN MEET TOUR SCHEDULE

• Hyun Bin in Taipei, Taiwan - National Taiwan University Gymnasium, March 9th
• Hyun Bin in Bangkok, Thailand - Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon, Apr 11th
• Hyun Bin in Hong Kong , Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre, Star Hall, 3F, KITEC, April 20th
• Hyun Bin in Singapore – Max Pavilion Expo, April 27th
• Hyun Bin in Shanghai, China - Shanghai Grand Stage (Shanghai Gymnasium), May 1st
• Hyun Bin in Guang Zhou, China -Guangzhou International Sports Center for the Performing Arts, May 4th

At Hyun Bin First Asia Fan Meeting Tour in Singapore Max Pavilion, he sang 3 Korean songs – ‘That Man’ from Secret Garden, ‘Cant have’ and ‘Marry You’ before a Hi-5 session with 1000 lucky fans picked in the presence of Korea Tourism Organization Singapore.
Hyun Bin left Singapore for his next fan meet in Shanghai, China where he is highly popular not only for his Korean Drama roles in Secret Garden, My Lovely SamSoon aka My name is Kim Sam Soon, Worlds Within, Friend Our Legend, The Snow Queen, Ireland, NonStop 4, The Body Guard but also in Chinese Movie "Late Autumn". The film in which he co-starred with Tang Wei, China Chinese actress and face of SK-II skincare, raked in more than $10 million in two weeks as the highest grossing Korean film released in China.

YELLOW SUBMARINES CHEESESTEAKS SINGAPORE TOA PAYOH FAST FOOD RESTAURANT REVIEW + OFFERS

Yellow Submarines Cheesesteaks Singapore is an American style fast food restaurant casual dining in Toa Payoh. Classic Beef Submarines, Oregano Chicken, Tuna Fish, Chic Mango Chicken, M-1 Mushroom Vegetarian, Single hit beef and Twin Strike  Chicken uses specially customized baked bread that are crusty on the outside yet warm and fluffy on the inside with a generous serving of warm heavenly cheese and freshest ingredients are tasty choices for a meal on the go.

Torpedo Fries from Yellow Submarines topped with creamy Provolone in secret ingredients cheese sauce is an addictive side while desserts like New York Cheese Hunt  Cheesecake, Choco Bomber brownie and frozen cannon – sweet brioche with a scoop of yummy chocolate or raspberry swirl ice cream are perennial dessert favourites.

Nestled in a contemporary bright and cheery yellow designed shop house over two floors amid Toa Payoh Central Hub, the Yellow Submarines is a brand new local concept of casual dining decorated to evoke an atmosphere of a joyful and cosy setting, offering a myriad of affordable delectable all-American Cheesesteaks.

Inspired by the popular Philadelphia Cheesesteaks, the Yellow Submariners best-made classic favourite Cheesesteaks uses premium New Zealand juicy beef slices marinated with a secret blend sandwiched on special customized baked bread, selected from a thousand bread tastings served with caramelized onions and warm runny cheese is a must try.

Fresh, hot piping and indulging – made upon orders from the kitchen of Yellow Submarines, only freshest ingredients are used to create delicious Yellow Submarines Cheesesteaks with beef, chicken, tuna fish and mushrooms.

Dive into a fast food adventure from Yellow Submarines  Main Fleet with Classic Beef Submarine meal with torpedo fires and a drink (S$9.90) Or vote for the Oregano Submarine meal ($9.90) with chicken filling infused with a refreshingly tangy sauce.

Yellow Submarines Single Hit burger ($5.90) features a large beef patty grilled to tender perfection and packed with fresh greens, topped with a trickle of zesty sauce on premium toasted black and white sesame bread.

Besides the M-1 Submarine meal ($9.50) for the veggie fans, the Side Launchers such as Dino Chick Junior Nuggets ($2.80) and Torpedo Fries ($3.00) are worthy options from the main highlights. Fried to crispy golden brown and bathed in smooth velvety cheese, do savour the best of the cheesy torpedo fries as soon as it is served.

Complete the meal with a sweet decadence of crunchy corn served with Anchor Butter ($1.50),  NY Cheese Hunt Cheesecake ($2.80) or the Choco Bomber Walnut Brownie ($2.80). Wash down with a hot or cold drinks from the Super Fuel, with a choice of Cappuccino ($1.65), lemon tea or the all-time-favourite Milk Tea ($1.65).

Enjoy and delight in the home of the best cheesesteaks by the Captain of Yellow Submarines. Whether it’s going to be a casual dining on a weekday afternoon or a family day during the weekend, diners can savour the likes of Yellow Submarines’ fast food concept in wholesomeness.

Yellow Submarines might be a love at first bite for the all American inspired cheesy surprises or a cheesy addiction for food enthusiasts where healthy salads and new menu additions are already in the pipeline.

YELLOW SUBMARINES CHEESESTEAKS TOA PAYOH OPENING OFFERS – Buy any cheesesteaks submarines or burger and get a free Torpedo Fries and Sjora Mango Peach Drink, valid from April 26th to 28th, while stocks last!

Yellow Submarines new menu from August 2013 includes Quesadillas beef, chicken or vegetarian (Sub Radars), Chicken Wings (Hot Fins) and now is a certified halal fast food restaurant.

Yellow Submarines Cheesesteaks Singapore American Style casual dining and take-away fast food restaurant is located at Toa Payoh Central, Blk 177, #01-110, Singapore 210177, near Toa Payoh MRT, bus interchange and NTUC supermarket. Opening hours are 10.30am to 10.00 pm daily, telephone 63527890 or visit www.yellowsubmarines.com.sg and facebook page for more updates. 

ANDREA RISEBOROUGH FOR OBLIVION PREMIERE WITH OROTON OPERA CLUTCH AT LOS ANGELES RED CARPET

Andrea Riseborough, actress in Oblivion with Tom Cruise chose Oroton’s Opera Crystals Mini Hobo clutch in Old Gold to attend the Film Premiere Red Carpet at Los Angles, California.

OROTON Opera Crystals Mini Hobo clutch, leather bag, wallets and accessories from Spring Summer 2013 collection are available at Singapore flagship boutiques located at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands  Shop B1-11, Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956, TEL : 6221 4593 and ION Orchard #03-10, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801, TEL 6634 2770, Singapore. Check out OROTON FaceBook for more updates.

NESPRESSO COFFEE TRIESTE NAPLES NEW FLAVOURS 2013 SAVOUR VESPA TOUR SINGAPORE LAUNCH

Nespresso Naples and Trieste Grand Cru are new  coffee 2013 limited edition flavours launched on Vespa Tour at SAVOUR with Michelin Starred Celebrity Chefs, renowned fine dining restaurants, gourmet village and market at Singapore’s largest gourmet food festival, presented by Nespresso held at F1 Pit Building from April 11 to 14.

Inspired by Italian coffee cultured cities -  Trieste and Naples, experience each Nespresso blend dedicated for your enjoyment whenever you are.

Nespresso's Trieste Limited Edition is characterized by chocolate and hazelnuts with refreshingly fruity notes for an exceptional subtle  taste from a intense blend of South American and Eastern African Arabica beans.  Best enjoyed as a Ristretto or try it as Cappuccino with or without milk, long or short in a glass.

Nespresso Naples Limited Edition "Black Gold" with aromatic woodiness, hint of Robusta, fine smoky notes from dried black tea leaves and high intensity is an exquisite blend of Arabica beans from South America, Africa and Asia. Traditionally enjoyed with sugar and best enjoyed as a Ristretto.

Nespresso limited edition coffee Napoli and Trieste  2013 flavours are priced at S$11.50 per sleeve/S$23 duo pack and available for retail at  Nespresso Singapore boutiques as well as Nespresso Flagship Boutiques in New York, Miami, Boston, and San Francisco, Nespresso Boutique-in-Shop locations, Nespresso Club and online at www.Nespresso.com.

THE MANHATTAN FISH MARKET 2013 - 1 FOR 1 OFFERS + SEAFOOD PLATTER DEALS

The Manhattan FISH MARKET Singapore  offers  1 for 1 Fish 'n Chip/ Grilled Glory Dory and set meals promotion like Manhattan Flaming Seafood Platter Set / Grilled Gala Platter Set / Fried Giant Platter Set / Mediterranean Baked Fish Combo / Small Grill Combo / Scallop Americana Combo and Groupie Special are valid for dine-in only.

Simply present the  Manhattan Fish Market coupons/flash on mobile, valid weekdays and weekends, till April 30th (Exclude eve of public Holiday and public Holiday, not valid with other promotions, offers and coupons)

Manhattan Fish Market One for One Manhattan Fish 'n Chip Dory Set S$11.95

Manhattan Fish Market 1 for 1 Grilled Glory Dory Set S$12.95

Manhattan Fish Market Scallop Americana Combo with Ice Lemon Tea and Soup of the day $13.95 (Save $8.90)

Manhattan Fish Market Mediterranean Baked Fish Combo with Ice Lemon Tea and Soup of the day $15.95 (Save $8.90)

Manhattan Fish Market Small Grill Combo with Ice Lemon Tea and Soup of the day $19.95 (Save $8.90)

Manhattan Flaming Seafood Platter hand battered fish fillets, prawns, oysters and calamari Set with 2 mocktails and 2 Soup of the day $34.95 (Save $24)

Manhattan Fish Market Grilled Gala Platter with grilled fish fillets, tiger prawns, calamari and garlic herb mussels Set plus  2 mocktails and 2 Soup of the day $34.95 (Save $24)

Manhattan Fish Market Fried Giant Platter with crispy fish fingers, shrimps, calamari and mushrooms set plus 2 mocktails and 2 Soup of the day $37.95 (Save $26)

Manhattan Fish Market Groupie Special – 2 Fish & Chips Dory, 2 Grilled Dory, 1 Quad delights and 4 coke $49.95 (Save $26.60)


The Manhattan FISH MARKET Singapore outlets are located at Plaza Singapura, Bugis +,  JCUBE, The Star Vista, United Square, Northpoint, Causeway Point, City Square Mall, Bedok Point, Changi City Point, Century Square and White sand. Marina Square and Junction 8 outlets are currently under renovations. Visit The Manhattan FISH MARKET Singapore Facebook Page  for more updates and Do share this link with your friends !

TIM HO WAN SINGAPORE DIM SUM - HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT 1 MICHELIN STAR OPEN AT PLAZA SINGAPURA & ERA CENTRE

Tim Ho Wan Singapore Plaza Singapura is Hong Kong’s Dim Sum 1 Michelin starred Chinese restaurant by Chef Mak Kwai Pui at Mongkok and Sham Sui Po, Kowloon Island,  famed as the cheapest dining to be on the reserved list .

Dim sum fresh favourites Tim Ho Wan signature dishes include the Big Four Heavenly King – Baked BBQ pork Char Siew bun, pan fried turnip cake lo bak gou, steam egg cake ma lai gou and vermicelli rice roll cheong fun stuffed with pig liver ($3.80 to $5.50 each)

With a dim sum menu of 28 items, enjoy favourites like Tim Ho Wan har gao prawn dumpling,  siew mai pork dumpling, phoenix claws chicken feet, rice roll cheong fun with prawns, char siew, beef or pig liver, deep fried spring roll with crab meat and egg white, beef ball or prawns with beancurd skin, pork ribs or chicken feet with black beans sauce  and glutinous rice dumpling ($3.80 to $5.50 each).

Try Cantonese congee with lean pork, century and salted eggs, steamed rice with beef, fried egg, chicken, Chinese sausage, mushroom or pork rib (S$6 each). Osmanthus cake or yam puree with sago (S$3.50 each)complete your authentic Hong Kong meal.

Chef Mak worked at Michelin-starred Lung King Heen, Four Seasons Hotel previously and was awarded 1 Michelin star for his Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Restaurant in 2009. Freshly made dim sum upon order is the secret of success.

Helming Singapore Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum restaurant is Chef Fung who was with Singapore Marriott Hotel, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant and now the 80 seats casual dining tables and takeaway counter. Simply take a queue number, run your errands or shop around and a SMS notification will be sent once your table is ready, no reservations allowed.

Snaking queues lines at the take away counters and long waiting time for dining tables are expected as Singaporeans are known to be die hard foodies, trained at queuing for hours for popular food outlets.

UPDATE ; The SMS alert service and takeaways have ceased and will be implemented at a later date as Tim Ho Wan is overwhelmed by patient diners who queued an average of 90 minutes at least just for their dim sum.

Prices here are almost twice as expensive comparing to Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong prices due to Singapore high rental and labour costs, its a small premium to pay without having to fly to HKG for cheapest Michelin starred cuisine although Old Hong Kong Legend at Raffles City have good Cantonese Dim Sum.

Tim Ho Wan Singapore 添好運 1 Michelin Star Hong Kong Dim Sum Chinese restaurant is located at Plaza Singapura,  68 Orchard Road #01-29A   Singapore 238839,  telephone 6251 2000 (opposite Starbucks), priced affordably and  open from 10am to 10pm daily. Tim Ho Wan second outlet  at ERA Centre Toa Payoh Lorong 6 will open in the third quarter 2013, with up to 6 restaurants by year end.

BEN & JERRY’S SINGAPORE FREE CONE DAY 2013 ICE CREAM SCOOP OUTLETS + CLEO CHARITY PROJECT

Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day  2013 Singapore Ice Cream flavours favourites like Chocolate Therapy, English Toffee Crunch, Maple Tree Hugger, Strawberry Cheesecake  and Lemonade Sorbet are part the free scoop day, celebrated worldwide on April 9th from 12pm to 8pm.

Visit Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day  2013 Singapore for your FREE delicious cooling ice cream cone flavours from 12-8pm today at the following scoop shops.

• VivoCity: 1 Harbourfront Walk, #02-135/136, Singapore 098585
• Dempsey Hill: Block 8 #01-14 Dempsey Road (Carpark behind Block 8), Singapore 249688
• The Cathay: Level 1 Atrium, 2 Handy Road, Singapore 229233
• Rochester Mall: 31 Rochester Drive, #01-01, Singapore 138637
• Fairprice Finest TripleOne Somerset: 111 Somerset Road #01-04/04A/05 to 09 (outside Fairprice Finest)
• Great World City: #02-40A ,1 Kim Seng Promenade, Singapore 237994
• Ben & Jerry’s Zoo Entrance: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826 - 12pm to 6pm only

CLEO editorial team adopted Ben & Jerry’s VivoCity scoop shop to raise funds for Project Happy Feet that  supports education-related programmes to help underprivileged youths and children in Cambodia and Singapore. Receive a copy of CLEO's April issue if you are the first 400 in queue and receive a free three-month CLEO digital subscription  if you are the first 200 who donate more than $30.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL CANON EOS YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER AWARDS ASIA 2013 SINGAPORE LAUNCH WITH JOE RIIS

National Geographic Channel and Canon Singapore EOS Young Photographer Awards regional launch was graced by award winning photographer Joe Riis. Held in South East Asia across  Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia,  Singapore and Vietnam, the inaugural photo contest aim to cultivate youths  to discover and pursue passion in photography.

 

Joe Riis whose videos are telecasted on National Geographic Channel and photographs published in the magazines shared his photography tips,  experience and advice for photography lovers at National Geographic Channel  and Canon EOS Photography Seminar.

 

Canon 5DmarkIII is Joe’s current camera and he likes the high ISO that is able to capture details that one can  not see with the naked eye for  wildlife shots.

 

Always passionate about photography, Joe wants to inspire young photographers and shares that passion, dedication and aspiration   is the reality of work. Always photograph what you are passion about, what you know best and care about and try shooting from a different perspective.

At the media round table, Joe Riis’s advice on Canon EOS Young Photographers Awards participants is to try shooting interesting subjects in dramatic lightning and patterns in new perspective to showcase a photograph in vibrant hues with wow factor inline with Canon Celebration of Colours theme.

 

An ultimate photographer’s dream to attend an all expenses paid prestigious National Geographic Photography Expedition in the US with Canon EOS 60D DSLR camera and an 18-55mm IS II lens together with a National Geographic Photographer  as an active participant on the natural, cultural and social trail is the grand prize for “A Celebration of Colour”  winning photo.

A Canon EOS 650D digital SLR camera with an 18-55mm IS II lens for the 1^st runner-up and a Canon EOS 1100D digital SLR camera with an 18-55mm IS II lens for the 2^nd runner-up will help aspiring photographers develop their skills further to realise their dreams as a professional photographer.Judges includes a panel of experts from both Canon and the National Geographic Channel.

 

Additionally, Voter’s Choice Award will be given to the entry with the most ‘likes’ for a special colour theme posted on the CanonYPA website (www.celebrationofcolour.com) every two weeks, from 9 April 2013 to 3 June 2013. The winner will walk away with Canon EOS camera bag and National Geographic Channel photo book while voters will win Canon EOS Thumb drive and National Geographic backpack.

National Geographic Channel and Canon Singapore EOS Young Photographer Awards where award winning photographer Joe Riis is one of the judges is held from now till June 3rd. If you are an aspiring photographer between 18-35 years old, submit your best shot to Canon’s YPA website www.celebrationofcolour.com.

LOGITECH KEYBOARD FOLIO FOR iPAD MINI TABLET CASE PROTECTIVE COVER SINGAPORE LAUNCH

Logitech Keyboard Folio mini for iPad mini is fashionably slim. Featuring a compact Bluetooth keyboard, the sleek Logitech Folio mini feels like a traditional keyboard for typing while saving screen space for content and doubles up as a stylish protective screen cover for your iPad mini.



The built-in magnets keep your iPad mini hands free for browsing and typing, simple open the cover to wake your iPad mini and close it to put your iPad to sleep.
Logitech Keyboard Folio for iPad mini tablet weighs only 395grams and is priced at S$129, available in Mystic Blue, Electric Blue and Sunflower Yellow for retail from mid June 2013, with 3-year limited hardware warranty.

MICROSOFT SURFACE RT PRICE TABLET 32GB / 64GB WINDOWS APPS TOUCH TYPE COVER KEYBOARD SINGAPORE LAUNCH AT FUNAN CHALLENGER

Microsoft Surface RT 32GB price at $668 and 64GB retail $798 Windows tablet with selected laptop features and optional touch type cover keyboard protector is ultra slim, feather light and portable at 680g.

Operating on Windows RT apps like Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote), Photo room, Channel NewsAsia, Wego Travel, ESPN FC and iProperty, the Microsoft Surface RT 16:9 widescreen  measures 27.5 cm X 17.2 cm X 9.4mm and runs on CPU Quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3, 2GB RAM and built-in kickstand for seamless viewing.

The 3 mm Touch Cover keyboard clicks onto Surface RT Windows touch screen tablet and doubles up as protective cover or try the 5 mm-thin Type Cover protector with moving keys for a conventional typing experience.

With a long battery life of up to 8 hours, full-sized USB port and microSDXC card slot for additional storage, Surface RT provides  an entertainment-first experience with the ability to work, play and connect with people whenever you are with Microsoft.

Microsoft Surface RT PRICE WITH GST

• Surface RT 32GB $668 /32GB + Touch Cover $798
• Surface RT 64GB $798/ 64GB + Touch Cover $938
• For Challenger members only - 64GB Surface RT + Touch Cover $928

Microsoft Surface RT ACCESSORIES PRICES WITH GST

• Touch Cover (Black, White, Cyan), ultra slim at 3mm $168
• Type Cover (Black),  super slim at 5mm $183
• Wedge Touch Mouse Limited Edition Surface Model $89
• 24W Power Supply $58
• VGA Adapter for Surface RT $58
• HD Digital AV Adapter for Surface RT $58

Singapore is the first South East Asia market to launch the highly-anticipated Surface RT tablet from Microsoft.

UPDATE : Surface RT Prices $488/32GB, $618/64GB  and at together with Touch Cover at $558 and $688 respectively, new prices are revised from August 30th, 2013

Microsoft Surface RT are available at 

• Challenger (Funan Digital Life Mall, AMK Hub, Bedok Point, Causeway Point, Changi City Point, The Clementi Mall, Funan DigitaLife Mall, Great World City, Hougang Mall, IMM Jurong, Jcube, Jurong Point, 112 Katong, nex Serangoon, North Point, Parkway Parade, Plaza Singapura, Tampines 1, Tiong Bahru, Vivocity, and White Sands.)
• Harvey Norman (Parkway Parade, The Centrepoint, Funan Digital Life Mall, Millenia Walk, Square
• Newstead (Jurong Point, DigitalStyle @Funan DigitaLife Mall, IMM, Nex, Sim Lim Square #03-90/91) outlets.

Microsoft Surface RT tablet are priced at $668/32GB, $798/64GB, Touch Cover, Type cover keyboard, Wedge Touch Mouse and other accessories are available exclusively at 20 Challenger stores in Singapore. Visit http://www.Surface.com/sg, Surface Blog , Surface on Facebook and Follow Surface on Twitter for updates.

UNIQLO LADUREE MACARONS UT SINGAPORE LAUNCH + JAPANESE CHARITY DRIVE

UNIQLO Laduree Macarons UT t-shirts collection features the renowned French patisserie delicious  macarons, confectioneries, Paris Eiffel Tower, tres chic Parisian culture pop art designs and Chic Parisian walking the French poodle on pastel pretty coloured and monochrome ladies tee.

                           

Have your Laduree Macarons and wear it, only UNIQLO allows you to   indulge in Ladurée, the world famous French Patisserie in a whimsical yet fashionable style. Ma cherie, tres chic !

Part of the sales proceeds from Laduree X UNIQLO  UT will be donated to IVY, a Japanese association helping children affected by the 2011 tsunami in Tohoku, Japan. 

                   

UNIQLO X Laduree Kids’ Collection are available only at UNIQLO 313@Somerset, Parkway Parade and Bugis+ stores. 

UNIQLO Singapore Laduree Macarons UT t-shirts in French patisserie   macarons, confectioneries and chic Parisian culture motifs artworks like dog walking the French poodle are priced at S$24.90 and available 10 delicious designs at all UNIQLO stores located at located at 313@Somerset, ION Orchard, Plaza Singapura, Parkway Parade, Chinatown Point, Tampines 1, VivoCity, Causeway Point . Check out UNIQLO Singapore Facebook for more updates.

AVEDA CATWALKS FOR WATER SPRING SUMMER 2013 TRENDS HAIR SHOW + LIGHT THE WAY CANDLES EARTH MONTH CHARITY

Aveda Spring Summer 2013 Catwalks for Water showcased Aveda trends, key looks and  colours with Aveda botanically-based high performance  hair care beauty products and the launch of Aveda Light the Way Candles  for Earth Month.

Designed by the Association School in Madagascar, Aveda Light The Way candle ($35) sale proceeds will benefit the villagers in Madagascar and non-profit organization, Global Green Grants Fund for clean water projects worldwide.

Aveda global artistic directors - Ian Michael Black and Ricardo Dinis, together with Singapore's top hair stylists and salons - Jeric  Salon, Kelture, Team Salon, Shunji Matsuo Hair Studio and UrbanHair by GinRich presented their interpretation of Aveda Spring Summer 2013 with eco-fashion designer collection at Aveda Catwalks for Water, Singapore.

AVEDA SPRING SUMMER 2013 KEY HAIR TRENDS WITH RICARDO DINIS, AVEDA    GLOBAL ARTISTIC    DIRECTOR, HAIRCUTTING

‘Inspiration    come    from    shapes    and    textures    found    in    nature,    and    a    romantic    sensibility    reflected    in    fashion    and    art. Explore texture    with    curls,  shaping    waves,    ringlets    and    ripples    and capture  Romantic    Eras    of    the    past in    Aveda’s    “Art    of    Nature.”    

"The right cut technique can create texture that doesn’t even exist. Inside -out razor cut, done on wet hair, can enhance natural curl or create instant texture’

AVEDA SPRING SUMMER 2013 KEY HAIR COLOURS WITH IAN MICHAEL BLACK,  AVEDA    GLOBAL ARTISTIC    DIRECTOR, COLOURING

‘Hair    color    tends    to    lighten    in    summer where Aveda  Art    of    Nature    Collection  is   an    intermingling    of    gold    and    brunette    tones. "

‘Natural sun-kissed layers that frame the face, flushed coppers and dark-and-light combinations that mimic sun and shadows.Nature balances color perfectly, which makes these nature-inspired shades and techniques extremely wearable and flattering.’

AVEDA CATWALKS FOR WATER 2013 WITH JERIC from JERIC SALON, SINGAPORE

‘Aveda Spring/Summer 2013 hair color collection are dimensional in hot orange and sand. These are colors that you can imagine during season of spring and summer. The event has also given hairdressing a new dimension of meaning. A way to giving back to society!’

AVEDA CATWALKS FOR WATER WITH SHUNJI MATSUO HAIR STUDIO

‘Aveda Spring/summer hair colors are a celebration of art inspired by nature. We think of blooming flowers in different colors reflecting differently in natural lights. The hair colors give texture and softness to the hair.’

AVEDA CATWALKS FOR WATER  WITH TEAM SALON, SINGAPORE

‘Aveda Spring/Summer hair colors present a touch of romanticism from colors of summer such as honey brown and pastel beige.We built our creativity based on shapes of flowers and plants, imagining the softness to hair movement in warm breeze of wind during summer.’

AVEDA CATWALKS FOR WATER WITH KELTURE,  SINGAPORE

Performing ‘live’ at Aveda Catwalk for Water is our dedication in raising funds to support clean water projects and we thank all the guests that have contributed through our presentation of Aveda Spring/Summer 2013 hair color collection that is inspired by the shapes of flowers and leaves found in nature.”

AVEDA CATWALKS FOR WATER WITH URBANHAIR BY GINRICH SINGAPORE

The collection was taken from the elements of nature. Colors, shapes & texture were the main inspiration to create the hairstyles, reflective of seasonal changes. 

Aveda Spring Summer 2013 Colours - Red orange tones to parts of orange yellow highlights for more dimensional appeal. Natural tones with slight cool brown base , light beige ends.Natural curls or waves with pastel pinkish tones on the ends just to give a feel of sakura flowers and forest tones with wood brownish base and partial of matte green highlights.

Aveda Spring Summer 2013 Catwalks for Water Hair Show Grand Finale with eco-fashion designer collection, handmade from straws, newspapers, plastic bags, jute bags and recycled materials.

  

*Photographs in this article are taken by KY Lee using Nikon D600 with 70-200mn lens

Aveda Light The Way candles for Aveda Spring Summer 2013 Catwalks for Water Earth Month Charity Cause are priced at $35 and retails at Aveda Shop in Tangs Orchard, Aveda Spa and at all Aveda Network Salons in Singapore, including Jeric Salon, Shunji Matsuo Hair Studio, Kelture,  Team Salon and UrbanHair by Ginrich.