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Looking to buy a luxury bag but can't decide what to get? Choosing what bag to invest in can be a difficult choice. You want to go for a bag that is practical and long-lasting, yet also stylish enough to go with your outfits. For starters, why not get some style inspiration from our local celebrities? We looked at the social media accounts of fashionable stars such as Zoe Tay, Fann Wong and Rebecca Lim to see what bags they are carrying. Here are our top picks. Rebecca Lim: Louis Vuitton Coussin Don't want your ensemble to look too dull? Consider adding a splash of colour like the Louis Vuitton Coussin MM bag on Rebecca. Its embossed monogram is a subtle nod to the discreet branding trend that we're loving right now. Fann Wong: Valentino Roman stud Not all classic black leather bags are created equal. Fann’s small handle bag by Valentino is dotted with the luxury label’s famous metal studs, adding a tough and cool edge to the wearer’s look. Tong Bing Yu: ... » Learn More about 25 stylish designer bags carried by our favourite local celebs, from Zoe Tay to Chen Yixin

As car enthusiasts, we’ve always had that fantasy to own a car collection like Jay Leno. Hundreds of vehicles amassing in a warehouse and better yet, like a retirement fund investment, these hundreds of vehicles are amassing value as time goes one. Yes, it really is a fantasy, but it doesn’t mean you can’t get started on that car collection of your own. Before starting your collection, you might want to first consider which vehicle is worth investing in. Ask any investment guru and they would tell you a vehicle is not an investment, but a depreciating asset and to be brutally honest, they are correct. The mere act of driving your newly purchased vehicle off the dealership lot already depreciates it, even if you’ve bought a Rolls-Royce. Though, “future classics” is the term commonly associated with modern vehicles that have the potential to increase in value in the following years. It takes a trained eye and lots of research to identify which vehicles are worth investing in and ... » Learn More about 13 collectible cars worth investing your hard-earned money on

Step into the spotlight, queen! Iman Fandi is all grown up. The 20-year-old is no stranger to the public eye, thanks to her famous parents. Her dad is Singapore football legend Fandi Ahmad while her mum is South African-born former model Wendy Jacobs. But little did they know that Iman had aspirations of her own to pursue music as a singer-songwriter. Having just launched her debut solo English single, Timeframe, Iman is proving to everyone that she is very much her own woman. Sounds like: The hypnotic dark pop/R&B stylings of Halsey and Good Girl Gone Bad-era Rihanna. The slick production propels the lyrical themes of mournful goodbyes and loving someone in spite of the time and distance. Iman was inspired to pen this track from her experiences growing up around family members who were always travelling for the sake of their careers and friends who had to move back to their own countries after living in Singapore. The sci-fi inspired music video features the ... » Learn More about Spotify spotlight: Timeframe by Iman Fandi

If you’ve always envisioned a slumber sanctuary for a bedroom, this guide is for you. Planning a bedroom renovation may seem simple (technically, it probably is less complicated than say, a kitchen renovation), but it is still fraught with potential pitfalls that are best avoided to save you from future headaches or worse, extra costs. We highlight a few bedroom renovation mistakes you might be making and recommend that you avoid them at all costs. 1. A mattress size that is too big Too often, we select a mattress size based on comfort. And as alluring as a king sized bed may be, you don’t want to splurge on one if you don’t have enough room in your bedroom. It will make a small bedroom feel even smaller. Make sure there is enough walkway space around the bed for you to also get in and out of bed comfortably. You want to set aside at least 60 cm of clearance room and walkway space. Remember to take into account your bed frame and headboard when doing your measurements. ... » Learn More about 8 bedroom renovation mistakes to avoid at all cost

TikTok’s rise in popularity has been nothing short of phenomenal, as creators get around to developing all types of content, and audiences spend more time watching virtual unknowns dance, sing, eat and game their way to fame. But what is this weird app that everyone is so enamored with? Should you download it? Is it worth the hype? Why is every other video of some girl gyrating to the camera? Maybe it’s a waste of time like Twitter and other weird social media apps that shouldn’t be downloaded. Well, not all of TikTok is busy worshipping dance trends. There’s so much more to the app than expected, and not all creators on the app are 15-year-olds trying to go viral. TikTok is owned by a Chinese company Bytedance. It has a sister app, Douyin, which is an app identical to TikTok but native to China only. The app was launched in 2018 when it merged with Musical.ly, an older version of the video-sharing platform that, as the name suggests, focused on singing. TikTok has been a ... » Learn More about Guide to understanding the magical world of TikTok

Beijing's first large-scale voguing ball drew hundreds of young LGBT Chinese, many travelling from far and wide to attend. BEIJING: Leather, glitter, stilettos and a strut -- voguing, the underground dance phenomenon, has seized Beijing and given China's LGBT community a "playground" to celebrate their identities. Sashaying down the runway clad in fake-fur, mile-high wigs and dramatic makeup, performers flaunted poses for an ecstatic audience, powered by a pounding house music soundtrack. Hundreds of young LGBT Chinese, many travelling from far and wide to attend, packed into the cramped venue for Saturday's event -- the first large-scale voguing ball held in Beijing. With categories including "Butch Queen Realness", "Drag Queen Lip Sync" and "Voguing Open To All", performers battled it out to win the judges' approval -- scoring straight 10s -- or were eliminated in cut-throat style. "It's a playground for marginalised groups," said 27-year-old organiser Li Yifan, nicknamed ... » Learn More about ‘Beautiful and fierce’: Voguing balls let LGBT Chinese shine

The Easter long weekend is a great time to spend quality time with your family, and Easter brunches are an entertaining way for you to have a lavish feast with a side of fun. Why? Many restaurants are making their Easter shindigs family-friendly, throwing in activities from egg hunts to bouncy castles to face paintings and visits from Easter bunnies. Some even have a supervised kids corner so you can enjoy your meal in peace while the little bubs have a good time. Your kids will be looking forward to the next one before the day is done. Check out our list of great places to go for an Easter family feast. 1. The Salon at Hotel Fort Canning Hotel Fort Canning’s annual Easter Bonanza is always highly anticipated, and you can expect nothing less this year. This year’s theme is “Crazy Rich Families”, an animal-themed fiesta that will thrill both young and old. Held at The Salon, adults can look forward to an indulgent four-course meal with a Lobster Miso Soup with Almond Cream, ... » Learn More about 11 places for an egg-cellent Easter family feast in Singapore

Sarah Geronimo in “Tala: The Film Concert” If there’s anything that sets Sarah Geronimo apart from other stars of her stature—and, by that, we mean the movie-queen type, not the fan-pandering, second-rate, trying hard copycat sort—it’s her dancing skills and her penchant for making G-Force choreographer Georcelle Dapat-Sy’s hip combinations look easy peasy and fun. It’s that same “deceptively simple” appeal that has made a sassy and sultry six-year-old song like “Tala” a mammoth hit and a global TikTok phenomenon. But nobody could have given the tune that much legs to stretch without a veritable triple threat like Sarah mining it for all it’s worth. That’s exactly what we told the Popstar Royalty when we spoke to her in a video interview last year—and we’re happy she seems to have taken that observation to heart for “Tala,” the docu-style concert streamed last Saturday. Sarah’s terpsichorean gifts and take-charge imprint can be gleaned from every aspect of the production—from ... » Learn More about Sarah G imbues feel-good ‘Tala’ concert with take-charge vibe

Alice Dixson and the view from her Boracay home. Images: screengrab from YouTube/Alice Dixson Alice Dixson treated her fans to a virtual tour around her Boracay home through a vlog post last Saturday, Aug. 1. While she admitted to being reluctant to the idea before, the actress finally decided to give a tour of her home since her viewers have been requesting it for “a few years now.” Dixson also noted that she splits her time between Boracay and Manila, as seen in the video on her YouTube page. She first showed the garage, which also serves as the receiving area, with a white van parked inside it. However, Dixson pointed out that she does not use cars on the island often. She instead uses a motorbike, citing that it is how the locals get around the island. After the garage, Dixson gave a quick look at the pool area, noting that it always receives “morning to noon sun.” Upon entering the house’s interior, a small hallway leads to the kitchen. Though ... » Learn More about WATCH: Alice Dixson gives tour of Boracay home

Jordan military tells king’s half-brother to halt destabilising actions Jordanian King Abdullah’s half-brother and former Crown Prince Hamza bin Hussein has been told to halt actions used to target the country’s “security and stability”, the military said on Saturday. In a statement published on the state news agency, it said this was part of a broader, ongoing security investigation in which a former minister, a member of the royal family and unnamed others were detained. Army chief Yusef Huneity denied reports that Prince Hamza had been arrested but said he was told to “stop activities that are being exploited to target Jordan’s security and stability”. He did not specify what such actions were. READ MORE HERE 'Golden Parade' carries pharaohs to new home in Egyptian capital A procession of floats carried the mummified remains of 22 pharaohs, including Egypt's most powerful ancient queen, through Cairo on Saturday evening, in an eye-catching parade to a new ... » Learn More about While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 4