18 January 2012

H&M DESIGN AWARD 2012 AT STOCKHOLM FASHION WEEK

H&M DESIGN AWARD 2012 will be presented at Stockholm Fashion Week, on February 1st, followed by a fashion show with the winner’s graduate collection. The new international H&M award was created to support talented designers after their graduation so that they will grow and develop as fashion designers. Entries were shortlisted from fourteen of the most prestigious design schools in Sweden, UK, Germany, Belgium, Holland and Denmark


                               H&M DESIGN AWARD 2012 AT STOCKHOLM FASHION WEEK

Watch the EPK video with Ann-Sofie Johansson, Hilary Alexander, Christopher Kane, and Rob Phillips.

Follow this thrilling contest on www.designaward2012.hm.com where some 30 film clips from the aspiring designers will be published. Check out H&M FaceBook for more updates !

GLAMABOX SINGAPORE BEAUTY PRODUCTS SUBSCRIPTIONS BY LISA S. + SUPERMODELME 3 GLAMABOX LIMITED EDITION

Glamabox is a beauty subscription service in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Singapore where ladies will receive a Glamabox filled with 5 Beauty products and services from luxurious and reputable brands sourced around the world, all personally selected by SuperModelMe Season 3 host and renowned-model Lisa S. (Daniel Wu’s wife), delivered monthly to their doorsteps.

Louis Vuiiton  Lisa S ISLAND SINGAPORE MAISON Glamabox beauty subscription service Hong Kong China Taiwan Singapore

I had the opportunity to meet lovely Lisa.S at Louis Vuitton Island Maison Store Opening at Marina Bay Sands last September.

A limited edition SupermodelMe-Glamabox will be featured in the reality TV show in March 2012 with Lisa S as the official host.  Full size products featured in the Glamour Box will be available for purchase at Glamashop from January 2012 and will include several brands not offered in Singapore.

GLAMABOX SINGAPORE BEAUTY PRODUCTS SUBSCRIPTIONS BY LISA S.

For S$18 monthly subscription, Glamabox subscribers can expect beauty goodies ranging from full size to deluxe samples of the latest products in  Cosmetics and Skin care to Salon and Spa treatments vouchers for facials, massages and manicure to hair treatments and more. 

GLAMABOX SINGAPORE BEAUTY SKIN CARE PRODUCTS SUBSCRIPTIONS BY LISA S. TOUCHE Elite Facial Neogence hyaluronic acid eye ccream frambuesa lip balm cyber colors  hand cream

Products are customised to subscribers’ personal beauty and styling requirements based on the questionnaire filled at point of registration. Featured brands include Benefit Cosmetics, Clinique, Dermalogica, Perfective Ceuticals, Suisse Programme and Shiseido and some brands that are not available in Singapore but were tried and tested by Lisa S, and are highly recommended by her.

During the festive seasons, Glamaboxes are dressed up in seasonal party themes like Christmas and New Year alongside with beauty and skincare for the holiday season.

GLAMABOX SINGAPORE BEAUTY Cosmestics Skincare PRODUCTS SUBSCRIPTIONS BY LISA S.

The Glamabox Party Box for Christmas includes late nights syndrome savers like Neogence Hyaluronic Hydrating Eye Cream (15ml, full size), Perfective Ceuticals Anti-imperfection Eye Therapy Cream (4ml), VOV Wash Off Berry Berry Pack Collagen 10ml, Cyber Colors Strawberry Hand Cream (30ml) and Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Raspberry Lip Balm (15ml, full size) plus a TOUCHE ELITE facial voucher ! Total value is almost S$300 for the S$18 subscription fee.

GLAMABOX Neogence eye cream hyaluronic acid SINGAPORE BEAUTY PRODUCTS SUBSCRIPTIONS BY LISA S.

Glamabox beauty subscription service for beauty products and services from luxurious and reputable brands carefully selected by Lisa S. and full size products online purchase  is available at Glamabox  website http://www.glamabox.com/sg/en/. Check out Glamabox Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/glamabox for more updates.

17 January 2012

MICROSOFT BRING IT HOME VARIETY SHOW WITH VIVIAN LAI AND BEN YEO ON MEDIACORP CHANNEL 8

Microsoft – Bring IT Home hosted by MediaCorp artistes Vivian Lai and Ben Yeo is a four episode variety program on Channel 8, as part of Microsoft’s “It’s Great Time to be a Family” campaign.Using Microsoft consumer products like Microsoft Office, Windows Phone and Xbox, four local celebrity chefs, celebrity families and local families create lunar new year dishes through a treasure hunt style competition.

MICROSOFT BRING IT HOME MediaCorp artistes Vivian Lai Ben Yeo Microsoft Office, Windows Phone Xbox local celebrity chefs variety show

Local celebrities couples like Priscilla Chan with their Chinese New Year dishes.

MICROSOFT BRING IT HOME  variety show MediaCorp artistes Vivian Lai Ben Yeo Priscilla Microsoft Office, Windows Phone Xbox local celebrity chefs

Viewers will get a chance to walk away with the following prizes each week by answering a question flashed during broadcast via Twitter with the hashtag #Familytimeis

  • Episode 2 (12 Jan) 5 lucky winners will win an Arc Touch Mouse each
  • Episode 3 (19 Jan) – 1 lucky winner will win a Xbox
  • Episode 4 (26 Jan, 4th day of Lunar New Year) – 1 CNY winner will walk away with a Windows Phone

MICROSOFT BRING IT HOME  variety show MediaCorp artistes Vivian Lai Ben Yeo Microsoft Office, Windows Phone Xbox local celebrity chefs

Microsoft – Bring IT Home is shown on MediaCorp Channel 8, every  Thursdays in January from 8.30 pm – 9.00pm. For more information on Microsoft Windows 7 PCs and notebooks, visit Microsoft website

MOTOROLA XOOM 2 TABLET 3G AND WIFI PRICES + FREE BLUE TOOTH KEYBOARD & MOUSE SINGAPORE LAUNCH

Motorola’s new tablet - the Motorola XOOM 2 is powerful and portable. Equipped with both 3G and WiFi connectivity running on Android™ 3.2, dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, the 10.1-inch widescreen HD display is pre-installed with MOTOPRINT – a key app that allows you to print wirelessly from your tablet.

Loaded with Business Ready features like VPN support and data encryption, it works even faster with any keyboard and mouse with Bluetooth technology on its brilliant display with scratch resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass and a splashguard coating for a more resilience against poolside use and spilled drinks.

Motorola XOOM 2 TABLET 3G AND WIFI PRICES   FREE BLUE TOOTH KEYBOARD & MOUSE SINGAPORE LAUNCH BEST DENKI HARVEY NORMAN COURTS Challenger Funan IT Mal

Weighing at only 608g, Motorola XOOM 2 features a 1.3 MP front and 5 MP rear-facing HD cameras with digital zoom, auto focus and LED flash. Connect to your HDTV via the included HDMI cable for fast entertainment enjoy 10 hours of video playback with power battery.

Usher in the Lunar New Year in style with Motorola XOOM 2!
Enjoy a free Motorola Bluetooth® keyboard and mouse worth S$168 with every purchase of a Motorola XOOM 2 at $978 (3G/wifi, 32GB)*.


*For the first 200 customers, while stocks last at these selected stores only:  Best Denki Ngee Ann • Challenger Funan • Courts Megastore • Gain City Changi Point • Harvey Norman Millenia Walk • MC2 Funan • Newstead NEX Serangoon • South Asia Funan.


Motorola XOOM 2 with 3G and Wifi is priced at S$978 and is available at all major retail stores in Singapore.

LA SENZA LINGERIE 8 DAYS OF SASSY FACEBOOK CONTEST – WIN $300 SASSY SAVING CARD TO SHOP !

La Senza lingerie presents 8 Days of Sassy Contest to reward La Senza Singapore Facebook fans to win a Sassy Saving Card worth up to $300, 8 daily winners. Every card is worth at least S$10, no purchase is required and contest starts now to 22nd January. Simply be a fan of La Senza Singapore  to win and Good Luck !
La Senza Lingerie intimate garments 8 Days of Sassy Contest Facebook Singapore Win Sassy Saving Card  $300 8 daily winners

La Senza lingerie is available at La Senza Singapore boutiques located at ION Orchard #B2-51, Paragon #03-01, Wisma Atria #01-29/30, Suntec City Mall #01-18/20, VivoCity #01-184 and Marina Bay Sands #B2-102.

15 January 2012

PLAZA BRASSERIE BUFFET FEAST & REUNION DINNER AT PARKROYAL BEACH ROAD

Usher in the New Year and dine  at PARKROYAL on Beach Road Plaza Brasserie Prosperity Buffet Feast and toss to an auspicious new year with Chef Jackson’s new creation of the XO Yu Sheng or the renowned Three Kingdom Yu Sheng which consists of shredded Abalone, Sea Cucumber and Sharksfin.


PLAZA BRASSERIE BUFFET FEAST & REUNION DINNER XO Yu Sheng  Lobster, Salmon, Silver Fish, Chicken Floss, Chinese Sausages, Daikon Sprouts Crispy Fish Skin Shredded Red White Carrots Enoki Mushrooms Chef’s Secret Sweet Sauce PARKROYAL BEACH ROAD

XO Yu Sheng symbolises an abundance of wealth and a well-rounded life and features auspicious ingredients like Lobster, Salmon, Silver Fish, Chicken Floss, Chinese Sausages, Daikon Sprouts, Crispy Fish Skin, Enoki Mushrooms, Shredded Red and White Carrots are enhanced with Chef’s Secret Sweet Sauce and XO Sauce.

PARKROYAL Beach Road Plaza Brasserie Prosperity XO Yu Sheng Lobster, Salmon, Silver Fish, Chicken Floss, Chinese Sausages, Daikon Sprouts, Crispy Fish Skin, Enoki Mushrooms, Shredded Red White Carrot

Delightful blend of ingredients, the sweet sauce is not too coy on the tastebud.

XO Yu Sheng Lobster, Salmon, Silver Fish, Chicken Floss, Chinese Sausages, Daikon Sprouts Crispy Fish Skin ParkRoyal Plaza Beach Road Buffet

Poached “Live” Drunken Prawns with Chinese Wine, Braised Pork with Steamed Buns, Lobster Congee with Fish Maw Soup and Shredded Abalone, Fried Oyster Omelette with XO Sauce and Bak Kua, Stuffed Roasted Whole Pork Shoulder with Lemon Grass and Garlic served with Lemon Grass Apple Puree or home-made Spicy Bean Paste Sauce, Crispy Roasted BBQ Pork, Duck and Pork Knuckles, Soy Chicken served with Chilli Sauce, Mustard Ginger, Plum Sauce and Sweet Soya Bean Sauce and Fresh Oyster, Sashimi and sushi are some of the dishes featured at Chef’s live stations.

Poached “Live” Drunken Prawns with Chinese Wine – Love the nutritious soup !
Plaza Brasserie Poached “Live” Drunken Prawns with Chinese Wine

Lobster Congee with Fish Maw Soup and Shredded Abalone – Chunks of fresh lobster meat with shredded abalone in silky porridge. Decadence goodness !

ParkRoyal Plaza Hotel Beach Road Lobster Congee with Fish Maw Soup and Shredded Abalone

Crispy Roasted BBQ Pork, Duck and Char Siew – I love the roast duck and crispy pork.

Plaza Brasserie Buffet Spread Roasted BBQ Pork, Duck, Char Siew Chinese New Year

Fresh Salmon Sashimi. Tuna and octopus sashimi are also available.

Plaza Brasserie Salmon Sashimi ParkRoyal Beach Road

Oysters and Sushi – Fresh and made right before your eyes.

Parkroyal hotel Fresh Oysters and Sushi Plaza Brasserie beach road

Fresh Prawns on the rocks

Fresh Prawns Plaza Brasserie ParkRoyal Beach Road


Must try favourites -

Soft Shell Crabs is a signature dish from Plaza Brasserie

Plaza Brasserie Soft Shell Crab signature dish Parkroyal beach road

Beef Stew – Slow cooked to perfection. Another crowd puller. Paired with potato salad and cold pasta for a different sensation.

Parkroyal Beach Road Hotel Beef Stew with carrots paired with potato salad and pasta from Plaza Brasserie Salad Bar

Abalone Laksa – So lemak ! This time we paired the hot local favourite with the marinated abalone from the buffet spread. Total freedom in customising dishes in a buffet .

Abalone with Laska Plaza Brasserie ParkRoyal Plaza Hotel

Chocolate Prata with chocolate rice and Banana Prata – Super yummy and oh so sinful ! 

Plaza Brasserie Chocolate Roti  Prata, Banana Prata ParkRoyal Beach Road

Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Cream with waffles and chocolate fondue sauce. I like how the chocolate sauce ‘freezes’ upon contact with the cold ice cream and the chocolate sauce remains warm and runny on the waffles.

Plaza Hotel Brasserie Chocolate ice cream strawberry vanilla waffles hot chocolate fondue sauce ParkRoyal Buffet

Mouthwatering Chinese New Year goodies like Pineapple Tartlets, Love Letters, Lotus and Red Date Candies, Almond Cookies, Lotus Seed Candies, Walnut Cookies, Sesame Glutinous Rice Balls in Red Bean Soup, Durian Nian Gao with Bak Kua, Traditional Egg Tartlets and Eight Treasures Soup are part of the popular spread.

Pineapple Tartlets – Soft pastry that melts in your mouth with the right amount of pineapple paste. I would prefer a slightly sweeter paste.

ParkRoyal Hotel Pineapple Tarts Plaza Brasserie Chinese New Year Buffet

Watch a lion dance performance, Tea Appreciation by the Si Chuan Dou Hua tea master and the guest appearance of the God of Fortune to celebrate the Lunar New Year with ParkRoyal Beach Road Prosperity Ballroom Chinese New Year Set Lunch or Dinner. Chose from 3 delightful Chinese New Year menu from 9 January to 6 February 2012.










Chinese New Year Prosperity Feast @ PARKROYAL on Beach Road (Prices are subject to service charge and government taxes, *Child below 4 years old dines for free)



Festive Periods Dates Lunch Dinner
Pre and post Chinese New Year 9 January to 6 February 2012 Adult: $42.80
Child: $25.80
Adult: $52.80
Child: $31.80
Chinese New Year Eve 22 January 2012 Adult: $42.80
Child: $25.80
Adult: $72.80
Child: $43.80
Chinese New Year First & Second Day 23 and 24 January 2012 Adult: $58.80
Child: $34.80
Adult: $58.80
Child: $34.80
Royal Family Reunion Dinner 22 January 2012 Adult: $58.80
Child: $34.80












Prosperity Ballroom Chinese New Year Set Lunch or Dinner
9 January to 6 February 2012 Not valid on Eve, Day 1, 2 and 3 of Chinese New Year, Price is subject to 10% service charge and 7% Goods & Services Tax


MENU 1 - $488 per table of 10 people, Minimum of 3 tables of 10 pax
  • 捞起发财鱼生 Traditional Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng
  • 五福临门 Five Delicacies Platter (BBQ Pork Coin, Marinated Top Shell , Marinated Octopus, Breaded Prawn with Wasabi and Roasted Duck)
  • 大鹏展翅 Braised Shark’s Fin with Crabmeat
  • 好事发财 Dried Oyster stewed with Sea Moss and Lettuce
  • 金鸡报喜 Roasted Chicken with Spiced Salt
  • 年年有余 Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger in Soya Sauce
  • 金银满屋 Braised Assorted Vegetables with Gingko Nuts
  • 黄金万条 Braised Ee Fu Noodles with Crabmeat
  • 步步高升 Pan Fried Rice Cake with Sweet Potato
  • Chinese Tea
MENU 2 - $528 per table of 10 people, Minimum of 3 tables of 10pax
  • 捞起发财鱼生 Traditional Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng
  • 金银展翅 Braised Coin Shark’s Fin with Shredded Meat
  • 风生水起 Stir-fried Prawns with Celery in XO Sauce
  • 横财就手 Pork Knuckles stewed with Mushroom and Sea Moss
  • 丹凤朝阳 Steamed Stuffed Chicken with Chestnut in Brown Sauce
  • 一帆风顺 Steamed Red Garoupa in Hong Kong-style
  • 金银满屋 Braised Assorted Vegetables with Gingko Nuts
  • 黄金万条 Braised Ee Fu Noodles with Yellow Chive & Mushrooms
  • 金运鸿年 Double-boiled Wild Fungus, Red Dates and Gingko Nuts
  • Chinese Tea

MENU 3 - $588 per table of 10 people, Minimum of 3 tables of 10pax
  • 捞起发财鱼生 Traditional Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng with Lobster
  • 金银展翅 Braised Coin Shark’s Fin with Crab Meat
  • 发岁丰收 Braised Mushrooms with Sea Cucumber
  • 好事发财 Dried Oyster stewed with Sea Moss and Lettuce
  • 超财进宝 Eight Treasures Duck wrapped with Lotus Leaf
  • 财通四海 Steamed Red Garoupa with Ham and Mushrooms
  • 金银满屋 Braised Assorted Vegetables with Gingko Nuts
  • 满屋元宝 Fried Rice with Crabmeat and Sliced Top Shell
  • 金银八宝 Sweetened Eight Treasures Bean
  • Chinese Tea
PLAZA BRASSERIE BUFFET FEAST & REUNION DINNER PARKROYAL BEACH ROAD YU SHENG  LOBSTER CONGEE Chilli Crabs Drunken Prawns Sashimi Oysters Roast Duck Pig Pineapple Tarts

ParkRoyal Plaza Brasserie Prosperity Buffet Feast is available from 9 January to 6 February 2012 and the Prosperity Buffet Feast Reunion Dinner on 22 January 2012. Indulge in Prosperity Ballroom Chinese New Year Set Lunch or Dinner with your family and friends from the 3 delightful celebration menus. For enquiries or reservations, please call Plaza Brasserie at 6505 5710 or  visit parkroyalhotels.com 

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