Shop-Stopper

Weekend Inspiration 6-10 Jun 2012

Tuesday, 5 Jun 2012

Tropicana Bonanza

Newly launched retail site, edit lifestyle, is holding a pop-up store with some fab brands to snap up – from Zimmermann swimwear and kaftans, evening wear and clutches, to jewellery. They even have men’s and children’s swimwear – it’s a family affair!

When: Wed 6 Jun – Sat 9 Jun 2012, 10am-7pm

Where: Gallery Reis, #03-01/02 Palais Renaissance, 390 Orchard Road

Tokyo Erotika

Tokyo Erotika features the diverse works of three different artists, each from dissimilar cultures and varying perspectives on sexuality in Japan. See Japanese artist Emi Uchida’s oil on cotton tapestry, Spanish photographer Xavier Comas’s documentation with a Japanese Jiutamai dancer, and French and Australian artist K-narf’s erotic manga sketches.

When: Thu 7 Jun – Thu 28 Jun 2012

Where: Vue Privée, 63 Spottiswoode Park Road, Singapore 088651, Mon-Fri by appointment only, Sat-Sun 12-6pm, p. 6338 7821

Le Flea Boutique

Shop for a good cause – the proceeds from both secondhand products and donations from specialty boutiques will be donated to Action for Aids. We approve!

When: Sun 10 Jun 2012, 11am-3pm

Where: Talent Café, 34/36 Tras Street, Singapore 079026

Penguin Books Sale

Take a leaf from us – if you’re a book-lover, you won’t want to miss this sale.

When: Fri 8 Jun-Sun 10 Jun 2012, 10am-930pm

Where: Singapore EXPO Hall 6B, 1 Expo Drive, #02-10, Singapore 486150

Booze Up, Laugh Loud

Beerfest Asia is back with over 300 different beers, wines, lagers, ciders, champagnes, and spirits. And to top things off, top comedians Rob Brown, Matt Price, and Jonathan Atherton (our fave!) are sure to tickle your fancy.

When: Thu 7 Jun – Sun 10 Jun 2012, various timings

Where: Marina Promenade

Flea & Easy

Does Zouk still hold its reigning title for best flea? Join the handpicked hipsters this Sunday to find out! For the first time ever, Zouk is allowing barter – want something? Try exchanging it for one of your pre-loved goodies!

When: Sun 10 Jun 2012, 2-7pm

Where: Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim Street

Sweet Deal

It’s the last weekend to catch Chef Janice Wong’s collaboration with leading ice-cream brand, Magnum. The exclusive Magnum Temptation Dessert Menu includes a palatable Lemon Verbena Basil, using the newest Magnum Temptation Fruit with a lemon verbena crumble topped with lemon fizzy foam.

When: 25 May – Sun 10 Jun 2012

Where: 2am:dessertbar, 21A Lorong Liput, Holland Village, Mon-Sat 6pm-2am, p. 6291 9727