Your ultimate guide to everything fabulous and fun in Singapore

All right, hubbies - this one's for you. If you were forwarded this document by your lovely wife, the hardest part has been done for you. If you found this page by yourself - good on you! But you're not getting off that easily. Mother's Day is around the corner, and our expert team has selected a bunch of gifts guaranteed to put a smile on any mother's face. Let your lady know how much you appreciate her by telling you love her... before whipping out your special gift. Read on for our picks! ...read more

The same Christmas mini- dramas play out every year - how long to cook the turkey, whose turn is it to play Santa and what on earth to buy for the man who already has everything? Save yourself some seasonal stress with our hand-picked selection. Travel in Style Perfect for the man who has it all, indulge your mister with a Louis Vuitton European City Guide. Covering 30 cities, the guides reveal over 7,000 hotel, restaurant, gallery and fashion stores chosen with signature Vuitton style in mind. You never know he might just get the hint! Louis Vuitton City Guides ...read more

A squeal of delight rather than a deadpan, 'It's just what I've always wanted...' is our preferred response on Christmas morning. Drop a few hints his way for a fabulous Christmas day. Pampered princess A city spa is all well and good for a routine beauty appointment but a proper spa treatment needs a proper spa surrounding. Spa Botanica at Sentosa has a range of pampering treatments including the Singapore Flower Ritual which takes place in a peaceful private garden and includes a massage, foot bath, scrub and a soak in a frangipani filled tub. Bliss. Singapore flower ritual ...read more

Christmas is coming and you need presents for husbands, sisters, kids, aunts, uncles, grannies, nephews and nieces (and the list goes on...). Here are our top ten picks from that fab website Notinthemalls. 1. Glodos BIT Toddler Bike The award winning Glodos BIT bike is an ideal toddler bike - to take little people into the world of two wheels. With its bright wide wheels, it looks pretty cool too (as pictured). $224 2. Amsterdam Hobo We just love these cow hide bags with their neon trim. Stylish and oh so practical with their long strap and various compartments for ...read more

The marquee is up! The entertainment is ready! A new type of fair has captured our attention - The W- Boutique Fair - and this shopping circus rolls into town this week for 2 days only! We are very excited about this fair which is happening a fabulous black and white house in Woodleigh Park this week (Thursday 3-9pm and Friday 10-4pm). Somehow these clever clowns have sourced the most amazing vendors and array of products! Bring bundles of cash and your cheque books... It looks like you won't be able to resist ticking off a few pressies on your ...read more

Ties and wallets are so 1990s. Get Dad a super cool gift this Fathers Day. A Comfy Chair Whether its for snoozing, the paper or just lazing around, every Dad needs his own comfy chair. Head to the new Timothy Oulton store for masculine sofas, chairs and accessories. If your Dad likes a touch of vintage, stop into Like that One to browse their restored vintage furniture. Here you are guaranteed to find something one-of-a-kind and oozing coolness. Funky Ipad Cover If your Dad is anything like ours, he has already secured himself an ipad... but like most blokes, he ...read more

Bling Loved by First Lady Michelle Obama, Jo L, Kate Hudson, Hilary Swank, and us... we are thrilled Kara Ross accessories are now at Doorstep Luxury. Ross' designs are modern, funky and affordable. If Mum is a Mimco fan, hold out for their first fine jewellery collection, Mim Precious launching next week, stay tuned for details. Scent-oh-icious Remind your mum that even superwoman should smell gorgeous, while saving the world! Head to Scent Library to buy her a luxurious Sohum body creme, nourishing hand creme, perfumette, or Glasshouse fragrance diffuser. All guaranteed to please! Love letters What mumma doesn't love ...read more

Mother, sister, auntie, girlfriend, grandmother, son, daughter, lover, mother-in-law... like you haven't got enough to do? Take a little direction from our sneak peek of Novembers Boutiques at Fort Canning and there will be plenty of time left for you. This handpicked fair has an amazing range of gifts from all corners of the world. Just perfect Christmas shopping - all in the one spot. Stop by with the girlfriends for a gourmet sandwich, coffee and sweets. Or meet here for a browse in the evening and enjoy a glass of wine and canapé or two. For the littlies Find ...read more

You're a tough women - to shop for. You know what you like, and what you don't like. And people just don't get it. With every present you open, you get ready to put on that 'ohhh I just love it' mask, and then pray to exchange it. We hear you. But those days are gone, because Give Art has arrived with the perfect gift - art - it lasts a lifetime, is unique and oh so enjoyable. Give Art is a fabulous bespoke gift service, which allows you to browse their virtual gallery, set up a gift registry, buy ...read more

Don't talk with your mouth full. Elbows off the table. Sit like a lady. Moisturize daily. She has given some seriously good advice over the years... now it's time to give back. Art Deco never dates Whilst your Mum loves vintage (not that she realizes it's vintage), she might not know that Polli Art Deco chandelier earrings will never date. $100. And just 'cause we know Mum loves a matching set, invest in the Art Deco necklace and you might even get your washing pressed. $125. Tidy desk, tidy mind Help Mother get those jewels organized with a fun Polli ...read more

Yup Valentines Day. What to give? What to get? Don't worry Honeycombers has the answers. Flowers are sweet, but last a week. We say start with something that we all put to good use. A Gina & Jake snakeskin Travel Wallet, or if your honey has been very good this year, a leather Bahru Luxe Traveller Bag or Gina & Jake Snake Skin Clutch will surely show how much you love them. Something more sexy? Why not buy her a slinky LILOU or StarBlu Swimsuit. Something more personal? Every gal loves some new bling, and the Polli Love Garden Earrings ...read more

We have just heard that PANDORA has a new range of LovePods in store, a stunning white gold range. Inspired by nature, we just love the way this collection features flower-like pods on stems of white gold. And white gold is just perfect for setting sparkling diamonds (and don't we all love a diamond or two!) The range includes earrings, necklaces, rings, pendants and bracelets, with brilliant-cut hand-set diamonds all set in 18 carat white gold. The designers, Mads Trolle and Lee Antony Gray, chose white gold because it lends a touch of understated elegance to any look and is ...read more

Wishing upon a star only works for under fives... If you really want something to happen, you have to go out and make it happen. So when it comes to Christmas presents there is nothing like a little *hint, hint*...feel free to forward this wish list on... Bahru Mini Clutch. The perfect little clutch for Saturday night - just big enough for all your essential bits! Gorgeous buttery leather available in two shades of bling $90. Bass Jewellery Ella Amethyst Earrings. Stunning 14 carat gold hoops set off with two shades of amethyst colored Swarovski crystals and white fresh water ...read more

Every now and then (like every weekend), you head to Orchard Road and are surprised with a little gem. A fabulous new store that keeps you entertained for hours - as you try on each item, imagine yourself with your new hobby, or plan for your next return visit to try the spa package...and in that moment, your painful clients, nagging family, and credit card bills ... are just distant memories... Staples and not-so-staples Lovers of stationery be warned, Kikki.K is seriously addictive. This Swedish/Australian stationary shop has everything from diaries, weekly planners, to photo calendar kits, recipe folders, personalized ...read more

So when you plan to hit Orchard, Far East Plaza rarely makes the cut. But stop. Wait. Don't think shabby, think shabby-chic! At Far East Plaza you will find vintage designer bags, online fashion, vintage jewels, bargain second hand bookshops and more! From the beginning...level three If you only have a couple of hours, start here. Head to Woodwood (03-88) for some well cut dresses, and opposite Alveda (03-15) to book in for a 1 hour Jurlique facial ($58). Head to Branded (03-03) to trade in or buy branded bags like your vintage LV, Hermes, Chanel or Burberry, then shoot ...read more