1. Update your home with a new piece of furniture
Bring the hipster industrial vibe into your apartment with the cool, time-worn goods from District Eight Design, a two-year-old Vietnamese furnishing specialist now at furniture retailer Journey East. Its range of eclectic yet elegant pieces, like the unpolished and beautiful chess set and foosball table, are made with salvaged vintage materials, old factory machine parts, sustainable metals and reclaimed wood—great if you can’t get enough of the stripped-down warehouse look. $400 upwards.
2. Support local fashion
Athletic-inspired threads have littered fashion runways season after season, and ARC’s latest spring/summer collection jumps in on the action—with a bold minimalist take. Inspired by the story of bilistiche, the first woman in history to win the Olympic Games in 264BC, designer Islean Valath infuses her signature curved lines and cut-outs in sharply-tailored, monochromatic pieces, made with neoprene for a hint of sporty-chic. breezy cotton and comfy jerseys tops also make great easy-to-wear pieces for lazy days. $150 upwards.
3. Get a smart, personal trainer you can call on anytime
Who needs a personal trainer when you’ve got the new adidas miCoach Smart run watch? The all-in-one device features GPS tracking, WLAN data transfer, optical heart-rate sensors and a built-in accelerometer to make the most of your runs. What’s more, it provides intuitive training tips and boasts a sleek stainless steel aesthetic. $599 at adidas.
4. Pamper yourself with a facial
Give your skin a reboot with Qi Mantra’s new O2 Bubble facial that works well for all skin types. The indulgent 90-minute facial starts off with a skin analysis, deep cleansing, exfoliation, steam and extraction, followed by an application of EGF (or epidermal Growth Factor) and a frothy oxygen mask to brighten and even skin tone while stimulating cell growth. $194, from Qi Mantra outlets including #03-19 Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Rd., 6737-3463.
