HELEN HUNT WITH OROTON ICON MINI CLUTCH AT 70TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS + SPRING SUMMER 2013 COLLECTION

Helen Hunt chose Oroton Icon Mini Clutch in light amethyst to match her Dolce & Gabbanna gown at  the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Los Angles, California.

Nominated for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ for The Sessions, Helen Hunt turns heads with her elegance and warm smile. The luxury Australia brand Oroton Icon mini clutch retails at S$920.

OROTON Spring Summer 2013 leather bags,  clutches, wallets and accessories 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.

LUFTHANSA EUROPE SALE 2013 FLIGHT TICKETS SPRING CHINESE NEW YEAR + VALENTINE’S DAY ESCAPADE VACATION OFFER

Fly Lufthansa to London, Frankfurt, Paris, Rome,  Copenhagen and Prague some of the most romantic destinations in Europe or take your pick from over 20 European cities routes,  inclusive of taxes from just S$1,229*!

Start your European escapade at Eiffel Tower and Louvre museum in Paris or enjoy a snow sleigh ride through the thick white fluffy snow in Northern Denmark !

Download Lufthansa Airline Traveller App -  SceneSpotter   that shows you the locals insider travel tips and a different side of Europe's cities - Barcelona, Bergen, Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Budapest, Geneva, Helsinki, Istanbul, London, Milan, Manchester, Moscow, Paris, Reykjavik, Rome, Stockholm, Tel Aviv, Vienna and Westerland (on the island of Sylt), making your vacation city trips a unique experience.

Travellers must book their tickets by 17 January 2013 and 31 January 2013 and depart between 24January 2013 and 31 March 2013. Flights must originate from Singapore, with purchases made 7 days in advance for a minimum stay of 6 days and/or Sunday return and maximum stay of 3 months applies. Turnaround open jaw is permitted. Terms and conditions apply.

*Round-trip fare includes taxes, surcharges and is subject to currency exchange fluctuations.

Lufthansa flights SALE to European Cities, including London, Frankfurt, Moscow, Paris, Rome,  Copenhagen and Prague start from just S$1,299.  Book your Lufthansa tickets online at www.lufthansa.com/sg or contact the Lufthansa sales office at +65 6245 5600.

SWISS SINGAPORE ZURICH AIRFARE EUROPE OFFER NON-STOP FLIGHTS + MILAN / BARCELONA SUMMER AUTUMN 2013 HOLIDAY FROM $705

SWISS International Air Lines Singapore-Zurich route special fares for non-stop daily round trip on Swiss Airbus A340-300 aircraft, flight LX179 and LX 178 will launch on 13 May 2013 at celebratory price, inclusive of taxes  from just S$705*.

Depart Singapore at 23:10 in the evening on board Switzerland’s national airline, SWISS and arrive next morning at 06:10. Visit Switzerland’s biggest city and prime economic hub and stop by the breath taking Lake Zurich or the magnificent Swiss Alps for a few days. Leave Zurich at 22:45 and touchdown in Singapore at 17:10 the next day.

SWISS Singapore-Zurich route will connect more leisure travellers from Australia, New Zealand and Asia’s growth markets visiting Switzerland and its renown vacation resorts. For only $3705* per round trip, relax in SWISS Business Class seats that eases into a 2-metre lie-flat bed.

Europe routes on SWISS International Air Lines  from Singapore includes Geneva, Barcelona and Milan.

*Round-trip fare includes taxes, surcharges and is subject to currency exchange fluctuations, as at January 16 2013 midnight, airfare for Zurich/Barcelona/Milan are S$680/S$803/S$807.

SWISS Singapore-Zurich launch offer sale fare from $705* for economy and $3705* for Business Class, Barcelona from $835*and Milan from  $840* is valid for booking at www.swiss.com or travel agents from 14 January 2013 and 28 January 2013 for travel between 13 May 2013 to 30 November 2013, Terms and conditions apply. Do share this airfare offer and see you soon on SWISS at Changi Airport Singapore.

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.