Showing posts with label shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shopping. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

shopping again

the weekly kickboxing session is not helping my wallet! because the kickboxing place is the heart of orchard, I couldn't resist the lures of forever 21 and h&m after a tiring workout. got myself something new again. oops.

anyway for f21 fans like me, I've got good news to share! if you own a UOB credit/debit card, you get 10% off any regular price from now till 29apr! some serious self control is in order!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Shopping Mall: Iluma

The new mall in bugis goes big on arts~

Iluma, a 10-storey mall is located at Bugis, right opposite Bugis Junction and beside Bugis Village. You won't miss it.

While many new malls are showcasing the biggest and best international fashion brands, Iluma is focusing on the arts and entertainment. The 10-storey mall opposite Bugis Junction is devoting about 60 per cent of its space to restaurants, a cineplex and dance clubs.

There is an indoor events plaza and a outdoor civic plaza. All the floors are undulating (curved) so it gives shoppers an amphitheatre experience.

The rooftop has sky terraces and restaurants, which will provide an alfresco dining experience. And there are even discussions to connect a link bridge, which will be completed in six to eight months' time, to Bugis Junction, are underway.

To demonstrate its commitment to the arts, discounts will be granted on rent or even full venue sponsorship to artists.

This means that artists could use the open space on the rooftop, the indoor events plaza and the outdoor civic plaza for performances. More than 150 shops will be targeted at the young, hip and trendy. Unlike many malls, Iluma will NOT have a supermarket. But it's not going to be a big deal since there is already a cold storage in Bugis Junction.

One thing to note is also opening a Filmgarde cineplex in Iluma. The nine-hall cineplex will boast 1,400 seats. Located on the fifth floor, it aims to bring back the 'glamour' of movies, with gala premieres planned. For those who wanna check out the newest cinema in town, here it is:

http://www.filmgarde.com.sg/new/index.asp

Tenants include Japanese pasta chain Waraku and Style Evolution, which sells bags and wallets from the US and Europe. There will be a new fashion and lifestyle shop called Red Velvet which is opened by former merchandiser from streetwear chain 77th Street.

The mall was supposed to open at the end of last year, but sources said the launch was delayed as renovations could not be completed on time.

I hope to get more pictures on the inside and to share more details with you guys once I go there.. meanwhile, you should go check it out yourself.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Soft Launch: Tampines 1

Hey you easterners! Tampines 1's soft opening is tmr! 9 April 2009. The third shopping centre in Tampines! Located right beside Tampines MRT Station, you won't miss it. The official opening is somewhere in July.

No. of levels: 5 (including 2 basements)
No. of shops: estimated 172


Tampines 1 is Singapore’s newest sub-urban mall in the East and is set to bring a breath of metropolitan lifestyle to the Tampines area with key tenants that include Cold Storage, Challenger as well as international fashion brands such as Esprit, Springfield, Promod, Topshop, Topman and Uniqlo.

Shoppers will be spoilt with a wide range of food choices at Tampines 1. Savour all things Japanese at MANPUKU gourmet town. Or visit the cluster of double-storey food and beverage outlets overlooking a serene landscaped garden terrace on level 4.

Do check out Amore Living, which features fitness studios, high-tech gym, kid-fit club, health bar and new concept family spa with swimming pool facilities. And not to miss the pampering treats available at the various spa and beauty outlets.With an outstanding retail mix, a new shopping experience beckons with each visit.



The night view of Tampines 1. For a list of the many stores in Tampines 1:

The newbies in Singapore:

Fashion:

Cache Cache -part of the successful French Beaumanoir Group that runs over 1,200 ladies’ ready-to-wear retail stores globally. They offer affordable fashion wears for ladies between 18-30 years of age, and new collections will be introduced every fortnightly.

Uniqlo-UNIQLO is a Japanese brand that designs, manufactures, markets and sells casual wear that can be worn by anyone, any day. Rather than dictate a look, UNIQLO provides fashion-forward people everywhere with the piece they need to create their own unique personal style that is affordable and accessible. Style comes from within, which is why the
UNIQLO logo is nearly invisible, tucked away inside the garment. From t-shirts and sweaters to denim, outerwear and trend items, all UNIQLO clothes are made according to exacting Japanese standards for quality and come in an astonishing variety of colours and styles.

Lily-
Lily is a new brand brought in by new concept store Click!. Lily’s modern and chic female fashion clothes will give women from early 20s to 40s more variety to choose from.

F&B:

Xiao Bar Wang-Xiao Bar Wang brings you the authentic Taiwan street snacks such as Taiwan Mee Sua and Crispy Chicken.

Sake Inn-Sake Inn offers a wide range of sake and wine directly imported from Japan, which includes: MEI JIU, IICHIKO, OZEKI SAKE, SAPPORO BEER, HEALTHY VINEGAR, TAMANOHIKARI SAKE and other Japanese wine.

Teadot-Teadot is a modern specialty tea cafe with an unconformist attitude, dedicated to give consumers a refreshing and unexpected tea experience.

Concept Stores:

Amore Living by Amore-
Amore Living is a new concept store that is aimed to be the perfect bonding platform for the modern family. For the first time, Amore Living will offer unique fitness and wellness programmes for parents, kids, teens, couples, where each programme is carefully designed and focused to meet specific needs of different interest and age group in mind.

Bossini Style by Bossini-
BOSSINI STYLE caters to ladies, aged 20 to 35. Inspired byEuropean trends, Bossini Style, featuring the City Line and Casual Line, provides trendy smart casual coordinates for fashionable ladies, bringing them from work to casual occasions.

And many many more.... you got to check it out yourself and be surprised! This is going to be good and exciting. I'm hoping it won't be that crowded tmr so i can squeeze in and capture some nice pictures for you guys. Stay tune...


Flea Titan this weekend at mt sophia!

No plans this weekend? thinking of doing something fun? Why not head to Mount Sophia! There'll be a flea this weekend at 7 Trinity Mount Sophia (beside Old School Sinema).

More than 100 over vendors selling their own collection of vintage clothes, latest fashion apparels, designer clothing, accessories, second hand branded goods at a creativespace. Bring a giant shopping bag to bring back your desired stuffs at a cheap and reasonable price! For Vespa lovers, check out the latest Vespa here and their pimped bikes!

There'll be shuttle buses provided from Plaza Singapure taxi stand every 15mins! Take advantage of this shuttle service and go check Mt Sophia out! Its a pretty cool hangout place! and normally you'll have to climb 139 steps (hmm forgot the exact no. of steps the last time i counted. haha!) to get to mt sophia! so the shuttle service this weekend is a god-send!

The flea is from 2pm to 8pm on both Saturday and Sunday. And my friend's having a booth! so please go support!! =)