Home: Decked Out
Interior decorating specialists Arete Culture have built a name for themselves with fast, fuss-free home makeovers. And now they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar homeware store featuring a range of quirky color-coded rugs, cushions, rustic artwork and table centerpieces. Items start from $20 and include brands like The Luxe Hotel Collection, Korla, Sewlyn and The Soi Company.
Beauty: Mmmusk
We’re not partial to super girly, floral perfumes, so we’re especially intrigued by the new floral-free option from The Body Shop. Red Musk is a darker, more masculine scent with notes of spiced musk, pepper, cinnamon and tobacco. The eau de parfum is $69.90 for 80ml and the perfume oil is $45.90. Available from The Body Shop stores islandwide.
Style: Matter of Fact
Online fashion store Matter has launched its latest collection focusing on bold, colorful fabrics and modern geometric patterns. The fledgling Singapore fashion brand is a pants-only store, stocking fun, functional designs and using modern interpretations of heritage prints. We love the way the same pair can be worn with sandals while traveling or with heels to a bar. Starting at $87.
Home: Key to Success
Our favorite kooky furniture store (and a nominee in our recent Readers’ Choice Awards) has some adorable new cutlery in stock. The aptly named Keytlery are hipster restaurant opening meets Hogwarts dinner table. Available in black or gold, they’re $356 for a set of 6, available from Fred Lives Here.
Tech: Tablet Temptation
If you’re over the Apple frenzy, but still desire a tablet in your life, consider the new Lenovo MIIX 2. At 8 inches, the mini windows tablet is handbag-sized and has HD wide-view display and quad core processing. Better yet, it comes with a detachable cover-stand and a stylus pen. From $599 at Challenger.
