A handpicked selection of the finest things to buy, fab places to try and fun things to do in Singapore

With nearly five million people squished on this sunny little island, sometimes you just need some solace. If you're feeling the need for wide open spaces, or just to get away from the madding crowd, you need to find a hideaway. Here are some of our favourites...But ssshhh...don't tell anyone. Salute the Sun Start your morning on a tranquil note with your Sun Salu ... read more

Retail therapy can only do so much. Sometimes, there's nothing like what a good pair of strong, skilled hands can do. Whether you like it quick and fuss-free, need to fix that annoying work-induced kink in your neck, or feel like splurging on an entire afternoon of me-time, we've got a line-up of the best rubdowns in town for you. Cheap & Cheerful The signature As ... read more

We all love to experiment. Whether it's with our haircut, our makeup, our street stylin' or our beauty regimes. You never know what is going to work - until you try it. That's why we were thrilled the guys at SK-II asked us to take a 1 month SK-II skin experiment - using our own face as the testing ground. Everyone knows SK-II. W ... read more

Its time to celebrate. Eat cake. Drink champagne. Watch fireworks. Yes its National Day weekend. Whilst you are busy primping, pampering and pondering the best place to watch the fireworks this weekend, you must not forget to prep for this weekend of partying. So add that little sparkle to your National Day cheer with a stunning mani and pedi. Where shall you go? Of course ... read more

Botox was so nineties. Thermage is not the way to go. And RF is not a natural option. So what does Sharon Stone, Madonna or even 64 year old Cher use to diminish those nasty fine lines and sagging signs of age? The secret is mimicking biological language geared to tune into the regenerative functions of the skin cells. Sounds geeky right? That's because thi ... read more

Bye bye tummy, bottom and cellulite. Hello celebrity-fit figure. Sting is keen. Madonna is a massive fan. And football players from Manchester United and Chelsea Football Club are all known to enjoy the benefits of the Power Plate machine. Wanna know why? 25 minutes on the Power Plate is equivalent to 2.5 hours at the ... read more

Your nails have seen more lacquer than Vietnamese lacquer wear. But unlike these tourist souvenirs, your nails need weekly attention. Let Juup Nails handle the situation. This cosy nail spa, tucked away in a converted shophouse has caught our attention. Here is the score card: Top notch attention to sanitization, tick. ... read more

You step outta the shower and you catch it in the mirror. You gasp. It's official, you have chicken wings. Nooooo. As if those 5 kegs on the thighs weren't enough, now this? Yoga? Been there, done that. Hot Yoga. Too hot. Spinning. Too hard. So while Pilates is not new, follow the footsteps of Hillary Swank, Madonna, Claudia Schiffer, Natalie Imbruglia and t ... read more

If hair products worked as promised, we would all be skipping around town with glossy manes, waving our hair in the wind, with never a strand out of place. Instead, we all need to see Louis Loo at Crème The Hair Spa on a regular basis. And once you have tried a treatment at this new hair spa, you will never look back. This is a dedicated hair spa, where you can expect t ... read more

March is a mad month. Mad Hatters, mad parties and mad offers. The guys at Juup Nails have gone completely mad - they are giving away free express manicures to everyone with paws. No strings attached. We think they have completely lost their head. Or maybe they followed the white rabbit down the ... read more

Monday rolls around and you have fulfilled your weekend. Drinks with friends - tick. Eating out - tick. Visit to beautician - tick. Catching up on sleep - tick. Gym session - not-so-tick... Sometimes we all need an incentive and a little positive coaching to kickstart that exercise and healthy living mindset? How does a 5-star luxury fitness escap ... read more

Ever wanted to capture your youth, beauty and figure - while you still have it? ("Hell Yes!" I hear you cry). Well maybe you should take a peek of the new Boudoir website and service by Annie la Rue. Boudoir ... read more

We are just back from our first visit to Bliss Singapore and it's almost too difficult to type because we are so relaxed (plus we keep looking in the mirror at our glowing complexions). From the moment you walk in the foliage-covered entrance, you feel as if you are in a hip version of heaven - fluffy clouds on the w ... read more

Most times you hit the bar you wind up feeling a little sorry for yourself. Remember that thumping headache, those eye bags and that dry itchy skin. Nasty. So let us introduce a new bar, the world's first skin supplement bar, Skin Inc. Delivering glowing skin, <a href="http://www.thehoneycombers.com/we-love/spa/ski ... read more

When its 35 degrees outside everyday, why would you want to do yoga in a steaming 37 degrees room? Good question huh. It can't be for the natural sweaty aromas of your class mates... surely... Let us enlighten you. Hot Yoga's not about the free facial steam, (although that's another bonus), hot yoga provides an amazing work out (burning up to 700 calories), as the hot room c ... read more