PASHMA SPRING SUMMER 2013 SCARVES / RESORT WEAR / ACCESSORIES FASHION SHOW + FLAGSHIP STORE OPENING AT RAFFLES HOTEL SINGAPORE

Pashma Spring/Summer 2013 collection of luxurious cashmere, silk and linen scarves, wraps, resort wear and accessories with signature paisley motifs and vibrant floral prints was launched  at East India ballroom,  in  celebration of the grand opening of the flagship store at Raffles Hotel, Singapore.

Distinctively feminine and contemporary, Pashma silk blouses, flowy kaftans, sequined  patterns and luxurious fabrics offers new designs monthly at a limited production of 1,000  to cater for the modern fashionable woman.

Six fashionable ways to wear your Pashma scarf – Alternative Halter Dress, Tank Top, Flower Knot, Cardigan Look, Peacock Look and Vest Knot. 

Pashma cashmere is sourced from Changthang and the Pashma trust, a non-profit organisation supports the livelihoods of the Changpa people  with improved livelihoods, education, healthcare.

                               PASHMA SPRING SUMMER 2013 Luxury Resort Wear Collection

Pashma Spring Summer 2013 Luxury Resort Wear featuring Cashmere, silk, linen scarves, wraps, resort travel wear and accessories collection is available at Pashma flagship boutique located at Raffles Hotel Arcade, Marina Bay Sands, Changi International Airport Terminals 2 and 3 departure lounges and in over 1,200 retail outlets, over 40 countries including Mumbai, New Delhi, San Francisco, Singapore, Macau, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Italy, France, UK, Germany, Spain and USA.

PARK HOTEL JAPAN / CHINA/ SINGAPORE/ HONG KONG HOTEL ROOM LUNAR NEW YEAR + VALENTINE’S DAY STAYCATIONS – COMPLIMENTARY 3rd NIGHT STAY

Grand Park Otaru Hotel in Japan, Grand Park Kunming/Wuxi /Xian China, Grand Park Orchard/City Hall/Park Hotel Clarke Quay Singapore and Park Hotel Hong Kong celebrate Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day with Hotel room complimentary 3rd night stay with bookings of two consecutive nights or more at Best Available Rates (BAR), from 1st to 28 February 2013.

Usher in 2013 with Park Hotel Group with gastronomic indulgences reminiscent of Oriental opulence and loving hospitality.

Park Hotel Group is Asia Pacific’s top hospitality brand and manages ten properties across Japan, China, Hong Kong and Singapore with over 3,300 rooms.

Park Hotel Group clinched Best Regional Hotel Chain title at the prestigious 23rdAnnual TTG Travel Awards 2012 held in Bangkok, Best Hotel Owner of the Year, Best Hotel Investor of the Year, and Leading Green Business Hotel of Asia – Grand Park City Hall at Asia Hotel Forum (AHF) Asia Hotel Awards in Shanghai.

PARK HOTEL SINGAPORE - Grand Park Orchard/City Hall/Park Hotel Clarke Quay  

• Grand Park Orchard (From SGD 380++) Situated at Knightsbridge Orchard, next to Abercrombie & Fitch Singapore, shop till you drop in the heart of Orchard and dine in at Open House Restaurant
• Grand Park City Hall – (From SGD 260++) Relax at  Singapore’s city centre and tuck in at Park Palace for Golden Shunde Yusheng, Prosperity Flambé Pen Cai  and Golden Happiness Crispy Garoupa.
• Park Hotel Clarke Quay – (From SGD 250++) Party away at Clarke Quay where Singapore’s nightlife comes alive and indulge in reunion buffets at Brizo Restaurant & Bar for Golden Treasures of the Sea, which features a luxurious Spiny Lobster Herbal Drunken Prawns

PARK HOTEL CHINA – GRAND PARK KUNMING / WUXI / XIAN

• Grand Park Kunming  (From CNY 543++) Enjoy lush, luxurious living at Green Lake Park and gourmet dining at Park Palace for Prosperity Pen Cai and Stir-fried Fresh Abalone with Mushroom.
• Grand Park Wuxi – (From CNY 529++) Located in the commercial district and a stone throw away from the train station,  revel and enjoy Park Palace’ Braised Pork with Brown Sauce  and Smoked Fish in Jiangnan Style
• Grand Park Xian – (From CNY 607++) With the grandeur of an ancient palace and magnificent night views of the historic city wall,   Grand Park Xian is the perfect hotel for prosperous ambience of splendid Lunar New Year celebrations  and exquisite dishes at Park Palace Chinese Restaurant

PARK HOTEL HONG KONG (From HKD 1850+) At the heart of  Tsim Sha Tsui, celebrate abundance and prosperity at Park café with auspicious dishes like Pan-fried Tiger Prawns with Truffle & Rose Sauce and Deep-fried Crab Balls Coated with Roe & Salty Egg Yolk.

PARK HOTEL JAPAN - Grand Park Otaru (From JPY 10,823++) welcoming Spring 2013 with scenic views of the scenic Ishikari Bay and Otaru Marina and enjoy authentic delicacies at Terrace Brasserie’s Chinese Food Fair.

Reserve Hotel Rooms at Park Hotel Group http://www.parkhotelgroup.com/ - Grand Park Otaru Hotel in Japan, Grand Park Kunming/Wuxi /Xian China, Grand Park Orchard/City Hall/Park Hotel Clarke Quay Singapore and Park Hotel Hong Kong as part of Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day celebration and enjoy complimentary 3rd night stay with bookings of two consecutive nights or more at

CES 2013 WINDOWS 8 DEVICES MICROSOFT 60 MILLION LICENSES SOLD + UPGRADE SALE OFFERS FROM $17.99 IN SINGAPORE

CES 2013 reports that Microsoft Windows 8 sold 60 million licenses and sales continues to soar at the 11^th Annual J.P Morgan Tech Forum. Windows 8 Pro Upgrade Offers for consumers starts from only S$17.99  and Singapore offers will end on 31^st January 2013.

Microsoft Singapore Windows 8 sales have outsold Windows 7 by at least 4 times for the same period post launch.


Fifty new Windows 8 devices  from PCs, laptops, notebooks, AIOs to tablets retailing  in over 120 stores appeals to local consumers who are looking to spend and experience Windows 8 and the new apps like WeGo.com, iProperty Singapore, ESPN StarSports and DBS Lifestyle (for DBS Indulge and Shopper) to name a few.





Windows 8 Pro Upgrade Offer, Valid in Singapore till 31st January 2013

• Upgrade from Windows 7 S$49.99 (before 1^st June 2012) - Customers who have bought a Windows 7, Vista or XP PC before 1 June 2012 can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro via http://windows.sg
• Upgrade from Windows 7 S$17.99 (after 1^st June 2012) - Customers who have bought a Windows 7 PC between 2 June 2012 to 31 January 2014 will be eligible for this upgrade program to Windows 8 Pro. Register at www.windowsupgradeoffer.com
• Upgrade from Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 S$89.00 (Packaged DVD version) - All major IT stores

Windows 8 upgrade editions prices from  1 February 2013,

• Windows 8 Pro upgrade edition - S$289
• Windows 8 upgrade edition - S$159
• Windows 8 Pro Pack - S$139

On the global note, there are now more than 1,700 certified systems for Windows 8 and Windows RT and number of apps has quadrupled and the Store has passed the 100 million app download mark – just  two months after general availability.

Experience Microsoft Windows 8 today with the new start screen,  Internet Explorer 10, amazing features and apps like SkyDrive, Outlook, Windows Store,  Xbox Music on your favourite device like tablets, hybrid PCs, notebooks, AIOs from brands like Sony, Panasonic, Lenovo, HP, Toshiba, Dell and Nokia, HTC, Samsung mobile phones.

KATE MOSS MODEL STUART WEITZMAN SPRING SUMMER 2013 DESIGNER SHOE STLETTO SANDAL FASHION TRENDS CAMPAIGN

Kate Moss modelled  for Stuart Weitzman Spring Summer 2013 Designer Shoe fashion trends worldwide advertising campaign. Shot by renowned fashion photographer Mario Testino, Kate Moss oozes sexuality in Stuart Weitzman stiletto and shoe designs from the New York City brand.

Stuart Weitzman Celebrities fans include Duchess of Cambridge,Kate Middleton, Olivia Palermo, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Jennifer Aniston,  Katie Holmes,Kate Hudson, Angelina Jolie, Elizabeth Olsen, Sofia Vergara,  Kim Kardashian, Ke$ha, Carrie Underwood, Audrina Patridge, Emily Rossum, Rachel McAdams, Michelle Trachtenberg, Hayden Panattiere, Octavia Spencer, Katharine McPhee and more.

The aesthetics and sexiness of  Stuart Weitzmans is captured in a natural, classic,  sophisticated way while clearly showcasing the stiletto and shoe styles.

“In the Stuart Weitzman world, sexy means being comfortable and confident in your own skin. Stuart Weitzmans are the first thing you put on in the morning and the last thing you take off at night”

Stuart Weitzman impeccable style and fashionable stilettos and shoes have won millions of shoes fanatics in the United States and key fashion capitals and in 2013 will expand to more cities around the world.

In Kate Moss two decades of modelling career, this is the first time the fashion icon posed for an American designer dedicated shoe advertising campaign

"I had a great time shooting the Stuart Weitzman campaign and I’m so happy to be face of the brand this season,” said Kate Moss. “Working with Mario Testino is always fun and it was wonderful meeting Stuart on set.”

Stuart Weitzman X Kate Moss Spring 2013 International advertising campaign will kick-start in the United States, Italy, France, Canada, Dubai, Germany and Asia in March.

Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, W, Interview, V Magazine, New York Times, Du Jour, andInStyle will feature a combination of spreads and single pages, in books for print ads in the United States. Billboards and kiosks advertising will run in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Milan and Paris.

Behind the scenes video and additional creative will be featured on www.stuartweitzman.com and in Stuart Weitzman boutiques worldwide.

STUART WEITZMAN SPRING SUMMER 2013 DESIGNER SHOE STLETTO FASHION TRENDS CAMPAIGN WITH KATE MOSS

Stuart Weitzman Spring Summer 2013 Kate Moss for American Designer Shoe fashion trends and collection will be available at Stuart Weitzman Flagship Shoe Store Boutique in Singapore at Takashimaya Shopping Centre #02-. 391 Orchard Road Ngee Ann City and worldwide from March 2013.

THE LUXURY GALLERIA - BAG BOUTIQUE ICONIC DESIGNER IT BAGS / LEATHER GOODS ACCESSORIES LABELS NOW OPEN

The Luxury Galleria retails luxe handbags, wallets and small leather goods like Hermes Birkin, Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Chloe, Prada, Miu Miu, Stella McCartney and Yves Saint Laurent at the opulent Paris Baroque décor bag boutique in Robertson Walk, Singapore.

Hermes 30cm Ostrich Birkin is the most coveted bag in the fashion world. Handcrafted lovingly by dedicated artisans in limited quantities, the  endless months of waiting time can be vexing and The Luxury Galleria may just be able to help you realise your Hermes Birken Bag faster -  at four to six weeks of waiting time.

Positioned as a multi-label bag boutique, The Luxury Galleria not only stock the most iconic IT bags from luxury designers brands like Hermes Birkin and Balenciaga Giant Studs but also allows you to to pre-order most brands and models, all directly imported from Europe with delivery time from two to six weeks with competitive pricing.

Enjoy attractive 3 & 36-month cash and credit interest-free instalment plans respectively from OCBC Bank and customers are given a five day grace period to authenticate their purchase.

Join The Luxury Galleria Club VIP membership that entitles access  to the super plush Private Gallery to be among the first to view exclusive limited edition new arrival bags and special discounts and offers, offered to only discerning clientele.

Pre-Chinese New Year Sale at up to 50% Off from January 16th to February 9th.

The Luxury Galleria Bag Boutique specializing in limited edition designer IT bags,  small leather goods and accessories from Hermes Birkin, Balenciaga Giant Studs, Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Chloe, Prada, Miu Miu, Stella McCartney and Yves Saint Laurent  is located at 11 Unity Street #01-25, Robertson Walk, Singapore 237995 and open from 12pm to 9pm from Sunday to Tuesday and from 12pm to 1030pm from Wednesday to Saturday.

JO MALONE EARL GREY & CUCUMBER COLOGNE FRAGRANCE TEA BLEND SCENT LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION + REVIEW

Jo Malone London Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne is a refreshing fragrance with the essence of Bergamot, cool cucumber and sweet Beeswax, vanilla and musk blend. Create your very own bespoke scent and layer with uplifting citrus grapefruit or nutmeg and ginger for an unforgettable Earl Grey & Cucumber scent.

Inspired by Jo Malone London heritage, an afternoon tea session daily is part of the British lifestyle.

The Jo Malone Tea Collection Scent 2011 limited edition fragrances blend with famous perfumer Christine Nagel was inspired by five types of tea flavour -  Assam and Grapefruit, Earl Grey and Cucumber, Fresh Mint Leaf, Sweet Lemon and Sweet Milk.

The most popular scent in the collection, Earl Grey & Cucumber was sold out in London in just 2 weeks in May 2011 and was reintroduced in time for Christmas 2012.

Earl Grey Tea with its distinct bergamot fragrance is often enjoyed with wafer thin cucumber sandwiches and cookies. The Jo Malone Earl Grey & Cucumber playful fragrance is light and lingers subtlety.

Jo Malone Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne fragrance blend collection is priced at S$95/30ml and S$190/100ml and retails at Jo Malone Boutique at Takashimaya Shopping Centre #02-12B, 391 Orchard Road  Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238872,  Telephone No. 6738 6842, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Lot 3.01.03, Level 3, 55100 Malaysia, Siam Paragon 991/1 Rama I Road, Pathumwan, Central Chidlom, 1027, Ploenchit Rd., Lumpini, Bangkok, Thailand from January 2013.