Universal Studios Singapore’s Halloween Horror Nights 12 to feature four haunted houses including Netflix’s Sweet Home

Aug 13, 2024Aug 13, 2024

Are you ready to scream your heart out and feel the chills tingling down your spine? Dubbed Southeast Asia’s biggest Halloween event, Universal Studios Singapore invites you to experience nightmare-inducing thrills at its 12th edition of Halloween Horror Nights.

Image courtesy of Resorts World Sentosa.

Running across 18 select event nights from 27 September to 2 November, this year’s Halloween Horror Nights will feature four all-new immersive haunted houses, three terrifying scare zones, and three hair-raising shows themed after dark dreams which will transport you to a realm where dreams and nightmares co-exist, blurring the lines between what’s real and what is imagined.

This edition will also debut two brand new experiences — a spine-chilling projection mapping show that features phantoms of Asian folklore, and a blood-curdling speakeasy experience aimed at tantalising your senses.

HAUNTED HOUSES

Since the announcement of Netflix’s Sweet Home as the first haunted house, another three is set to be added with a focus on Asian horror.

These include Singapore’s Most Haunted: The Killings which recreates the horrors of one of Singapore’s most haunted houses, and Cursed Scrolls: Dynasty of Darkness which is an immersive 3D experience filled with evil entities of the ancient scrolls that have been conjured by The Schoolmaster, a possessed Qing Dynasty scholar.

More details for the fourth and final haunted house will be revealed at a later date.

SCARE ZONES

While heading to your next haunted house, don’t forget to walk through Halloween Horror Nights’ three scare zones namely Vampire Alley with its vampires hiding in the dark; The Lost Kampung, with its vengeful spirits and cursed items; and Nether-Land, where you get to rave with the undead who have been hypnotised by voodoo vibes and beats to die for.

LIVE SHOWS

Another thing to experience at Halloween Horror Nights are its live shows that include Ocu.lar’s Rave, a dance performance, and the all-new Night Terrors, a projection mapping show which transforms a fortress into a haunted haven for the phantoms of Asian folklore.

For those looking to relax while enjoying a show, Dark Dreams at the Pantages Theatre features elaborate sets and special effects that will tell the twisted story of the Dream Reaper who feeds off the nightmares of innocent people to steal their souls.

IMMERSIVE SPEAKEASY

The new addition to the lineup is a speakeasy experience at the Viper Lounge — a lavish speakeasy bar owned by a vampiric clan known as The Elders.

To get to the bar, you’ll need to find its hidden location before you can indulge in a range of canapés and drinks while you watch trouble unfold around you.

The immersive experience includes an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink and two choices of canapé, and is priced as a S$25 add-on for guests on the R.I.P. Tour and S$35 for regular guests with the normal Halloween Horror Nights tickets.

ADMISSION PRICES

Regular tickets are priced at S$90 for peak nights and S$80 for non-peak nights. Each ticket also comes with a Halloween Horror Nights S$5 F&B voucher and a S$5 retail voucher. Mastercard payments will receive an additional S$5 retail voucher.

For quicker access to various experiences, you can add a Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass (from S$100) to skip regular lines one time at all haunted houses, or add the Halloween Horror Nights Express PLUS Pass (from S$120) which allows you to skip the queues one time at all haunted houses, as well as participating rides and attractions.

Going in a group of 4? The Frights for Four bundle deal (from S$480) comes with four tickets and includes early entry into Universal Studios Singapore where you will have access to select haunted houses, rides, restaurants, and retail stores from 6pm. Mastercard payments will receive an additional S$10 retail voucher.

For a guided V.I.P. experience, join the Halloween Horror Nights 12 R.I.P. Tour (from S$260) which lets you skip the queues at the haunted houses and rides, in addition to enjoying special experiences such as access to the Viper Lounge as well as a private meet-and-greet with select Halloween Horror Nights 12 characters.

Tickets are available online here and through Klook here.

Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights runs on select nights from 27 September to 2 November. For more information, click HERE.

Dior launches Plan de Paris makeup collection for Fall 2024

Aug 13, 2024Aug 12, 2024

For the first-time ever, Dior’s new makeup creations are decorated with the Plan de Paris pattern, a line drawing with multiple details of a map of Paris viewed from above, inspired by a 1950s archive silk scarf.

Celebrating the energy of Paris in the day and night, the collection features palettes, lipsticks and nail polishes in shades of silver, gold, pink and blue as a nod to the enchanting City of Lights that has continued to inspired the House of Dior ever since it was founded.

The pieces in the collection are also reminiscent of the historic sites that link the capital and the House of Dior.

Here’s a look at the collection.

DIORSHOW 5 COULEURS

Housed in Plan de Paris pouches, the four palettes (S$140 each), feature an embossed pattern inspired by the signature Dior logo band. Their limited-edition colour harmonies also pay tribute to the City of Lights with an exclusive ultra-shimmer finish.

The 083 30 Montaigne palette features new shades of a tender pink, a mirror-like silver, a metallic anthracite, a velvet black, and a pearlescent green, while the 173 L’Étoile explores accords of luminous, lamé, and midnight blues combined with a peachy pink around the central platinum-gold shade.

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If you’re looking for warmer colour palettes, the 663 Saint-Honoré features a vibrant, shimmering warm gold, a pink with a hint of bronze, a sparkling coral, and a matte brick orange surrounding a satiny tangerine heart.

Another warm choice is the 983 Champs-Élysées which plays on the colours found in the sunset light — a satiny beige, a purple lamé, a bronze pink, a deep plum, and a rosy pearl.

DIORSHOW STYLO

The ultra-creamy texture of Diorshow Stylo (S$44 each) allows for it to easily glide onto the eyelid to create a precise line that accentuates the eyes with intense colour like the shimmering pink of the 836 Pearly Rose and the metallic blue of the 196 Pearly Cobalt.

ROGUE DIOR

Reformulated by Peter Philips in 2024, this Rouge Dior (S$70) features the Place de l’Étoile and the Arc de Triomphe engraved onto the bullet of the lipstick in meticulous detail, and is available in four shades — satiny 356 Coral Avenue, satin pink 326 Champs de Roses, 720 Icone with its blend of brownish pink and deep blue undertone, and 100 Nude Look, which combines soft beige with a hint of rose.

DIOR VERNIS

With formula created by the Dior laboratories, new colours to the Dior Vernis (S$46 each) include 207 Blue Star for a violet and lilac look, 001 30 Montaigne for an opaline pearl shade, 887 Triomphe for an electric aubergine with a shimmering deep purple, and 537 Saint-Honoré for an elegant brick orange.

The Plan de Paris Collection is now available at all Dior Beauty boutiques and counters, and ONLINE at the Dior Beauty Online Boutique.

Stand Out in Style with the new Starbucks X New Era Collection

Aug 12, 2024

Starbucks has teamed up with lifestyle brand New Era to bring you another new collaboration of fashion and coffee featuring sleek monogram designs on a lineup of Starbucks drinkware and merchandise.

Inspired by the coffee giant and New Era’s shared values of individuality and authenticity, you’re invited to celebrate your own unique story by defining a style that is unmistakably yours.

The collection will feature 8 drinkware and 8 lifestyle accessories that include New Era’s signature 59FIFTY, 9FORTY and BUCKET headwear, tote bags and crossbody bags.

Here’s a closer look at the pieces in the collection.

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The Starbucks x New Era Collection will be available from 13 August in-stores, on Starbucks ONLINE Store at 10am, and on LAZMALL, SHOPEEMALL at 12pm.

Travelling with the Tumi Rolling Trunk that opens like a wardrobe

Aug 12, 2024Aug 15, 2024

For the past year, for any trip longer than five days, I’ve been travelling with one particular suitcase, and now it’s hard to imagine switching to anything else because this trunk is almost everything I’ve dreamed of.

Meet Tumi’s Rolling Trunk — a check-in size suitcase that has built-in, collapsible shelves, compression straps and zippered covers on both sides. It’s rare to find any modern luggage with shelving, so this was a pleasant discovery when I walked in to Tumi’s store at Mandarin Gallery mid last year. It took me a few months to decide to finally get this (at $2,800, it’s quite an investment), but I’ve had no regrets since, and everyone I’ve showed this to is amazed by it.

Above: the Tumi ROLLING TRUNK at QT Melbourne Hotel. It stands 87cm in height and has an 86L capacity, which can hold more than a week’s worth of travel clothes and essentials.

The Rolling Trunk is part of Tumi’s 19 Degree Aluminum collection, which features the brand’s signature contours that are sculpted at 19 degrees on aircraft-grade alunimum, creating a striking design that’s resilient to all forms of travel. The extendable handle is also made from the same material, making it exceptionally strong. This suitcase looks and feels sturdy, and has handles on both its top and side for easy carrying when needed. And like all the other products in Tumi’s 19 Degree Aluminum collection, this trunk is fitted with 4 dual spinner wheels that are extremely smooth and a joy to use. They glide across floors effortlessly and turn in any direction with ease.

Above: the Tumi ROLLING TRUNK at ace hotel sydney.

This trunk looks great, and protects my things well. It’s not too big that I can’t carry it up and down stairs, but its size can easily fit up to 10 days worth of things.

Its stand-out feature for me are really the shelves. With shelves, I can keep my luggage upright without the need to unpack at the hotel. It’s a portable wardrobe where all my things are perfectly organised and in easy reach. I don’t even need to use packing cubes anymore. I just fold my clothes and place it on the shelf.

One superb benefit of being able to keep my luggage upright, is that I obviously never need to lie it flat down on its side. This means I can easily open the trunk and access my belongings, even in the middle of a busy airport or hotel lobby. Furthermore, it takes up far less floor space in a hotel room, and because it’s not lying flat on its side, there’s less contact with the hotel’s carpet and hence less chance of bed bugs crawling into my suitcase.

Above: the Tumi ROLLING TRUNK at ace hotel sydney.

Speaking of bed bugs, hard-shelled luggage has fewer folds, seams and places for these creepy crawlies to hide in. They prefer soft spots, which means you’re more likely to bring them home with fabric suitcases. I do also like that the Rolling Trunk comes in a gleaming silver finish — this lighter colour makes it easier to inspect and spot bugs, and to clean them off.

The shelves in the Rolling Trunk are also collapsible; so if you have larger or longer items like high boots, you can simply fold one or all of these shelves down to create more space.

Above: the Tumi ROLLING TRUNK at ace hotel sydney.

When I have months between my trips, the trunk turns into handy storage for the home. The family’s winter wear like coats, scarves and Heattech take up one side of the luggage, while the other neatly holds travel pouches, toiletry kits and other travel essentials. And yes, I keep it standing up like a wardrobe because it takes up less floor space, I can easily access my things, and it looks really good as part of the home decor.

Above: the tumi rolling trunk comes with 2 tsa integrated combination locks, a push button to open, and a complimentary monogram service.

The Tumi ROLLING TRUNK is priced at $2,800 and available at Tumi stores and online at TUMI.SG.

Apple celebrates South East Asian creatives and their determination to turn passion into reality

Aug 12, 2024Aug 12, 2024

Apple’s “Here’s to the Dreamers” returns for a second year to honour exceptional South East Asian talents and celebrate their passion, creativity and determination to leave a mark on the world with their unique visions.

The campaign will showcase creatives, developers and artists who have challenged norms and share their stories of success across the App Store, Apple Music and Apple TV, in an effort to inspire everyone to start realising their own dreams.

Joan Low. (Image courtesy of Apple Singapore)

One of these Indie developers is Joan Low, the founder and CEO of ThoughtFull Chat, who had left her banking job to devote herself full-time to her app after she was profoundly impacted by her experience taking care of a loved one battling mental health challenges.

Speaking with NYLON Singapore, Ms Low shared that ThoughtFull Chat is “more than just an app” as it is a comprehensive platform designed to support mental health proactively.

“It connects users with certified mental health professionals for text and video therapy and offers self-serve tools and learning packs which encourage and foster daily engagement — our goal is to make mental health care accessible and effective for everyone, anywhere and at any time.”

Ms Low also told us that the idea for ThoughtFull Chat emerged from “a blend of frustration and hope” — frustration over the gaps in accessible mental health solutions and hope from the advancements in digital mental health initiatives overseas.

She said: “When it comes to solving the world’s biggest problems, what matters is not just your degree but more importantly, it is the ability to observe what is around you, think critically about problems, as well as have the resourcefulness and grit to execute ably.

Here’s more on how she brought her idea to life.

Hi Joan! How long did it take you to develop ThoughtFull Chat?

Joan: ThoughtFull’s journey from the app’s start to launch is unique – for 18 months, we did a lot of groundwork running mental health workshops for thousands of consumers and corporates alike to understand the user journey before designing and developing ThoughtFull Chat. In order to know how to design an app that can seamlessly deliver mental healthcare, we needed to know where the gaps were in the mental health ecosystem — from who provides the services, to who pays for it, who consumes it, and how they consume it.

Getting ThoughtFullChat launched on Apple’s App store was first choice for us because of our alignment in security and data protection. Incumbent on developers operating in the healthcare space is the responsibility to uphold ourselves to the highest standards of privacy and data security and we are glad that we took this path forward.

What were some of the challenges that you faced during the development of the app?

J: From our 18 months of groundwork, we discovered just how fragmented the entire mental health ecosystem was. Identifying and addressing these gaps were crucial to bring seamless care into the app. In healthcare, the perennial question revolves around balancing tech-driven approaches with human care and heart. Our extensive groundwork, coupled with real-world experience in caregiving, enabled us to find that perfect balance, ensuring that our technology enhances rather than replaces the human element.

Today, this understanding still drives our product development. We strive to conduct ourselves ThoughtFully, ensuring that every update and new feature continues to bridge any gaps in care and maintains the delicate balance between technology and personal touch. This ongoing effort ensures that ThoughtFull Chat remains a leader in providing comprehensive and compassionate mental health solutions.

What do you hope to achieve with this app?

J: ThoughtFullChat simplifies the mental health journey for your personal and professional growth by providing seamless access to self-serve tools, wellbeing assessments, asynchronous text-based therapy, video therapy, and 24/7 hotlines.

In this ever-changing world, our personal and professional growth journeys do not have to happen in silos. Lean into tools and communities that can empower you to fulfil your full potential at that specific season in your life. At ThoughtFullChat, we hope to be your daily companion throughout these seasons in your life – with our app available in 12 languages and our mental health professional network available in up to 21 different languages and dialects, we strive to constantly improve and serve you wherever you are.

What advice can you share with aspiring app developers?

J: For anyone stepping into the world of app development, my primary piece of advice is to stay true to your vision and be prepared to navigate the hurdles that come with bringing a dream to life. My journey with ThoughtFullChat began not just as a business venture, but as a personal mission driven by my experiences and a desire to fill a gap in mental health support.

Throughout this process, the key was to not lose sight of the ‘why’ behind the endeavour. It’s easy to get caught up in the technicalities and challenges, but remembering your purpose can guide you through tough decisions and inspire innovation. This aligns with the spirit of the Here’s to the Dreamers campaign, which celebrates those who dare to dream and take actionable steps towards realising those dreams.

Embrace the uncertainties and use them as opportunities to learn and grow. Surround yourself with a team that shares your passion and complements your skills. Most importantly, never underestimate yourself – know that you have the resilience and wherewithal to realize your dream, naysayers be gone.

You can find ThoughtFull Chat HERE on the App Store.

OTHER APPS FROM INDIE DEVELOPERS TO LOOK OUT FOR

Potion Permit

The brainchild of MassiveHive Media, an Indonesia-based game development studio founded by brother-and-sister duo Andika Pradana and Anggia Lestari, Potion Permit is a charming simulation game that follows the journey of a chemist in a quaint town of Moonbury.

WithU

Created by Tyme Suteesopon and Sirin (Nanny) Thamakaison, WithU is an app which delivers a daily dose of positivity through heartwarming quotes and beautiful artwork created by talented Thai artists.

DreamChaser

Dubbed Vietnam’s first historical pixel-art endless runner game, young Vietnamese developers Phuc Pham and Hiep Tran’s DreamChaser tells the story of escaping the pressures of urban life to return to a place of tranquility where you can explore the Nguyen Dynasty, complete with mythical creatures, traditional costumes and super cute pets.

You can learn more about these developer stories and try their apps on the APP STORE.

EXCLUSIVE APPLE MUSIC CONTENT

Be inspired by some of Southeast Asia’s most resonant and impactful young talents as they share their journey as artists in the region. Among these artists are Singaporean rapper Yung Raja, who is known for his unique rapping style, blending English and Tamil, Indonesian sensation NIKI, as well as singer-songwriter-producer Rangga Jones, who has carved out a niche in the Southeast Asian music scene with his blend of pop and soul.

As part of the campaign, each artist will also release a live performance video of one of their songs only available on Apple Music.

Head to APPLE MUSIC to find out more about these artists.

INSPIRING STORIES ON APPLE TV

Get inspired by the dreamers, visionaries, disrupters and trailblazers in a special curation of Apple Originals on Apple TV+ with shows such as Ted Lasso, Pachinko and Trying which features their rousing stories of ambition and triumph. Plus, enjoy a collection of movies from the Storytellers of Southeast Asia which features amazing works by regional filmmakers.

You can watch these HERE on the Apple TV app.

Le Labo launches new scent from Mexico City for City Exclusive Collection

Aug 8, 2024Aug 12, 2024

Created to pay tribute to the cities we know and love around the world, Le Labo’s City Exclusive collection of fragrances are usually only found in the labs of the city they belong to and nowhere else — not even through online orders.

However, once a year, in the month of September, Le Labo makes their City Exclusives available to others, outside of their originating hometowns.

From 1 August to 30 September, the City Exclusive samples and discovery set are made available on the Le Labo fragrances website and in labs.

Then, between 1 and 30 September, the full-size City Exclusive fragrances are available online, in labs, and select retailers.

This year, Le Labo introduces a new City Exclusive fragrance to the collection for Mexico City, CORIANDRE 39.

Crafted with Cilantro, the CORIANDRE 39 is a sensory experience that sits between tranquil and vibrant, offering a zing of spicy lime and aldehydic cilantro leaves in the first spritz that peeks into fresh, green florals with an intoxicating musky dry down.

The City Exclusive collection currently has a total of 17 fragrances which include CITRON 28 (Seoul), LIMETTE 37 (San Francisco), POIVRE 23 (London), GAIAC 10 (Tokyo), and TUBEREUSE 40 (New York).

You can find the City Exclusive collection fragrances (from S$235) starting 1 September at Le Labo Takashimaya, Le Labo Marina Bay Sands, and Le Labo Raffles City.

Guardian celebrates August with Yuu Member Exclusive

Aug 7, 2024Aug 17, 2024

The month of August is a celebratory one for Guardian as it celebrates its 52nd Anniversary alongside Singapore’s birthday!

Established in 1972, Guardian Singapore has since evolved from its pharmacy roots to become a holistic one-stop health and beauty retailer in local community with more than 126 stores nation-wide. And thanks to the support of Singaporeans, Guardian has continued to expand its products and service range, also operating an online store with more than 9,000 products available with the option to “click & collect” products at their physical stores.

This August, to commemorate over five decades of dedication to health and wellness in Singapore and to honour the Nation’s special day, Guardian has prepared exciting offers and deals for everyone to stock up on their essentials, and to perhaps try something new.

YUU MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE

From 1 August to 4 September, Guardian is giving yuu members a chance to win points when they spend. Top 5 weekly yuu spenders, online and offline, will be selected each week to win 100,000 points each. For more information, click here.

NATIONAL DAY SPECIALS

As part of the celebrations, Guardian has prepared National Day Specials, including an exclusive deal, from 8 to 14 August, where you can purchase a second item at just S$0.10!

Here’s a look at some of the products that are part of the deal.

BLACKMORE’S ODOURLESS FISH OIL

Essential for good health, Blackmore’s Odourless Fish Oil (S$94.80) is an ideal supplement to provide you with Omega-3s that are vital to maintain your heart, skin, eye, and brain health, as well as help to reduce inflammatory response.

Extracted from 100% wild caught small fish, Blackmore’s fish oil has been rigorously tested for mercury, dioxins and PCBs to ensure purity. The fish oil is also extracted from fishes in sustainable fishing practices within 24 hours of the boats docking to ensure utmost freshness.

SWISSE ULTIBOOST LIVER DETOX (120 TABLETS)

Formulated using traditional research to provide herbs beneficial to liver health, the Swiss Ultiboost Liver Detox (S$89.60) contains ingredients that supports your liver and assists in the detoxification process. It is also made while adhering to high quality standards and contains St. Mary’s thistle, which is a liver tonic that helps support liver health and function.

DOVE SENSITIVE SKIN BODY WASH (1L)

Clinically tested to be hypoallergenic and great for sensitive skin, the Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash (S$9.95) is a gentle cleanser combined with Body Wash Nutrium Moisture — Dove’s unique blend of moisturisers enriched with skin-natural lipids that can be absorbed completely to nourish deeply and rebuild your skin’s beauty while you shower.

RYO HAIR LOSS EXPERT CARE SCALP COOLING TONIC (145ML)

Given Singapore’s hot sunlight and humid weather, it is important to take good care of your scalp to prevent hair loss. Ryo Hair Loss Expert Care Scalp Cooling Tonic (S$28) a leave on treatment for general scalp care and provides a hydrating and cooling effect for greasiness-prone scalp as well as heated scalps caused by sunlight.

Made using patented and active ingredients, the tonic also helps with root strength, dryness-induced itchiness, anti-oxidative stress of the scalp, scalp barrier strengthening, and oil-moisture balance.

NEXCARE ACNE PATCH FOR LADIES (36PCS)

Breathable and comfortable to wear, the Nexcare Acne Patch (S$9.65) works like a sponge to absorb pus and oil from acne blemishes. Acting as a protective cover to help you reduce the urge to squeeze or pick at your blemish, the acne patch is a fuss-free solution to help you absorb oil from clogged pores and even turns white when all the oil has been absorbed to show you that it’s working.

BIODERMA SENSIBIO GEL MOUSSANT (100ML)

Hydrate and soothe sensitive skin with the Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant (S$17.45) which is an ultra-gentle soothing micellar foaming gel cleanser that deeply cleanses and removes dirt, make-up and impurities. Made with a high-tolerance formula that strengthens skin barrier, the gel cleanser is also enriched with skin conditioning ingredients and lipid-restoring plus moisturising properties to hydrate skin.

For more products and to shop online, visit guardian.com.sg.

For more information on the special promotions and deals this August, follow Guardian Singapore on Facebook and INSTAGRAM.

Celebrating International Coffee Month at Citadines Rochor Singapore with an Exclusive Tour of Local Coffee Roastery

Aug 7, 2024Aug 23, 2024

This October, Citadines is celebrating International Coffee Month across its participating Citadines properties in Singapore by inviting you to go on a coffee adventure with an exclusive local Nanyang coffee roastery tour and exciting coffee workshops.

Citadines Rochor Singapore. (Image courtesy of The Ascott Limited)

Prior to its launch in October, we were invited by The Ascott Limited, to experience the adventure for ourselves with a 3D2N stay at Citadines Rochor Singapore, an integrated mixed development with 320 minimalistic modern designed apartments that is located as part of Tekka Place.

Unlike typical hotels, Citadines properties offer lodging not just for short-term guests but also those staying for a longer term. As such, each property has a specially curated set of amenities and signature programming to provide guests with an opportunity to live, work and play during their stay.

This includes their exclusive “For the love of coffee” program which offers guests at Citadines Rochor Singapore the chance to learn about coffee making and coffee mixology, in complimentary coffee workshops such as DIY Coffee Scrub, How to Make Bullet Coffee, and traditional coffee appreciation sessions (at selected Citadines properties).

Coasters and Jute Bag. (Image courtesy of The Ascott Limited)

In addition to the activities available, upon arrival at Citadines’ properties, you will receive a complimentary cold brew Kopi-O Kosong, a Welcome Kopi Postcard filled with recipes and tips to navigate the local coffee scene, and a special Citadines “For the Love of Coffee” Limited Edition Welcome Kit — complete with coasters and a custom-designed Jute Bag.

As a guest staying at Citadines, you will also get to enjoy a complimentary Kim’s Duet to-go cuppa every Tuesday morning and Thursday evening.

Studio Twin at Citadines Rochor Singapore. (Image courtesy of The Ascott Limited)

In terms of the rooms offered, Citadines Rochor Singapore has numerous room layouts to accommodate to each individual’s needs. For our stay, we were provided with a Studio Twin that came with a kitchenette — which was exceptionally convenient as it was equipped with an electric kettle, microwave oven, mini refrigerator and dining utensils!

The property also comes with a suite of amenities that includes an outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzi, a residents’ kitchen, and a 24-hour fully equipped fitness corner.

LOCAL NANYANG COFFEE ROASTERY TOUR

As part of our programme, we were treated to a unique experience visiting a local Nanyang coffee roastery where we witnessed coffee roasting first-hand.

Located at the JTC Bedok Food City in Bedok North, Kim Guan Guan Coffee was first established in 1988 and has been around for more than 30 years as a certified roastery in Singapore and supplier of quality traditional coffee powder.

It was no surprise then, as we all disembarked the mini van for the tour, that the smell of coffee roasting lingered in the air even before we stepped foot into the roastery.

Coffee roasting machines at Kim Guan Guan.

The tour began with a short introduction into the history of Kim Guan Guan and its origin before we stepped into the roasting floor where we were greeted by huge machines that were responsible for roasting the coffee beans into Kim Guan Guan’s signature roast.

One of the fun facts that we learned during the tour was how the machines were actually assembled by founder Jason Soon and his team, and not the professionals who had been unable to travel to Singapore from Malaysia during the pandemic.

Coffee beans before and after they have been roasted.

Aside from seeing the staff go about their duties, we also saw how the coffee beans, in their original state, were sifted through a machine to distinguish the good and bad beans, before they were sent through a pipe to the roasting machines.

The next step in the roasting process was grinding them down into coffee powder. Unlike coffee beans which you find available for sale outside which you can roast at home, Kim Guan Guan’s coffee beans had to be grinded down using professional industrial machines.

This is because the beans have been hardened during the caramelised stage and would actually break a normal home coffee grinder.

The tour took about 30 minutes and concluded with a special coffee tasting session on the second floor of the roastery, where Mr Soon prepared coffee — the traditional way — for us, using the stainless steel pots that are reminiscent of coffee-brewing in the yesteryears.

Mr Soon and his son preparing coffee for the participants.

As the craft of kopi-pulling is no longer common at coffee shops in Singapore, it was truly a memorable sight to see Mr Soon and his son taking turns to “pull” the coffee as they made Kopi-O Kosong and Kopi for us to try using their traditional roast coffee powder.

Unlike a Western cup of black coffee with no sugar, Kim Guan Guan’s traditional cup of Kopi Kosong not only tasted less bitter and acidic but had a tinge of a butter after taste, thanks to the margarine that was added into the coffee beans during the roasting process.

Tools required to “pull” our own coffee.

After the taste test, we were invited to try our hands at “Kopi Pulling”.

While it looked incredibly easy to do for Mr Soon and his son, it was a challenge for us to replicate, especially when there were quite a few factors to consider when attempting to create the perfect cuppa Nanyang coffee.

A lot of us ended up either spilling our coffee during the “pull” or steeping our coffee for too long but we definitely found it an enjoyable experience that only made us appreciate this traditional cup of coffee even more.

The tour is completely free and only has limited slots available. To book, you will need to email marketing@kimguanguan.com three days in advance to book your slots. A minimum of 5 pax is needed to form a tour.

Enjoy an additional 5% off with “Rediscover Singapore” offer rates when you book a room at Citadines Rochor or other Citadines properties from now till 30 September (for stays between 1 and 31 October).

For more information or to book your stay, click HERE.

Sephora Singapore celebrates the nation’s birthday with a special National Day sale

Aug 7, 2024Aug 7, 2024

Whether it is refreshing your skincare essentials, stocking up on luxurious makeup products, or exploring the latest beauty trends, Sephora Singapore is offering you exclusive deals to help you shine bright during the National Day long weekend.

BEAUTY PASS EXCLUSIVES

Enjoy Beauty Pass exclusives when you start shopping on the Sephora app and Sephora.sg from 7 August, 10pm and in stores from 8 to 11 August. Plus, enjoy an exclusive 15% off on your cult favourite items when you make a minimum spend of S$100. For more information, click here.

SEPHORA GIFT-WITH-PURCHASE

Receive a heart-shaped sling bag when you make a minimum spend of S$200 on the Sephora app, online, and in Sephora stores.

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS

Known for its wide range of brands — from local favourites to global beauty giants — and exclusive products, Sephora Singapore has curated a list of recommended products to celebrate our island’s beauty while keeping you looking flawless and refreshed.

Beautyblender® Singapore Makeup Sponge (Limited Edition), S$32

Inspired by Singapore’s enchanting landscapes, this limited edition Beautyblender® helps to ensure streak-free application with minimal product waste so that you can have a natural finish. Works well with foundations, powders and other complexion products.

Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blush, S$59

Infused with Unreal Lifting Complex, this liquid blush features a serum-like formula which hydrates instantly, plumps and firms skin to look smooth all-day. It also delivers a buildable colour for a natural finish that lasts up to 12 hours, providing weightless, all-day wear.

Supergoop! (Re)setting 100% Mineral Powder Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 35 PA+++, S$44

Made with a sheer formula that helps to smooth your skin’s appearance while reducing shine, this 100% mineral, non-nano setting powder also helps to set makeup, mattify shine, and allows you to easily reapply your SPF throughout the day.

Urban Jungle Glow with the Flow Gel Serum, S$36

This non-sticky gel serum features soothing botanical ingredients in a water-free formula to give you ultimate dewy, hydrated, and glowing skin. It also helps to control oil production and draws hydration into the skin for maximum skin plumpness.

Tatcha The Matcha Cleanse, S$68

Created with Japanese Kyo-matcha, mugwort, and coin seed, this daily gel cleanser gently clarifies and moisturises skin as it balances oil and pH levels for a clean, smooth complexion. This water-based gel lathers into a sensorial foam to wash away dirt, oil, and makeup while lightly hydrating so that your skin feels clean and refreshed, not dry or stripped.

esmi Skin Minerals Refreshing & Hydrating Skin Snack Face Mist, S$33

This hydrating and refreshing face mist is ideal for use throughout the day to help replenish, rehydrate and refresh your skin and makeup. Perfect for skin exposed to air conditioning, UV light, wind, and weather, or to follow after makeup application.

Briogeo Style + Treat™ Yuzu + Plum Oil Full Miracle Styling Foam, S$43

Made using a lightweight, versatile formula, this multitasking styling foam provides texture and definition on wet or dry hair for a perfect bouncy blowout, touchable curl definition, or a textured lived-in look, including heat protection of up to 450F for blow-dried styles.

AROMATICA Rosemary Salt Scrub Shampoo, S$49

Formulated with Andes Lake Salt particles and Rosemary Extract, this salt scrub shampoo exfoliates and cleanses to help create a healthy scrub. It also tackles dandruff and hair loss care while balancing scalp care to offer vitality and relief.

OUAI Hair Curl Crème, S$54

Scented using a floral fragrance with notes of Bergamot, Violet, and White Musk, this hydrating, silicone-free creme helps to define your natural curl texture while reducing frizz and adding shine. Safe for colour-treated hair, keratin treatments, and chemically treated hair.

Sephora Singapore’s National Day Sale starts online on 7 August and in-stores on 8 August. For more information, click HERE.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 review: Possibly their best version of the Z Flip phones

Aug 5, 2024

As an Apple girlie, who had her first iPhone (the OG iPhone 3G) in secondary school, I’ve never considered jumping onto the android bandwagon until my recent hands-on experience with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6.

Not only was I blown away by the compact design of the device, I was sold on the Galaxy AI features which were not only smart but was easily an extra tool to make my daily tasks more productive.

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING

While I had always toyed with the possibility of switching from an iOS phone to an android flip phone, I always found it particularly hard to be convinced because of the seemingly visible line where the device folds.

When watching a video, the folding edge is almost non-existent.

When I first got my hands on the Galaxy Z Flip6, I was immediately drawn to the folding edge which was almost invisible. Now when I watch videos on the device, when opened, I no longer get irritated with seeing the folding edge in the middle which is brilliant as that used to be my biggest pet peeve with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip models.

The display opens to a 6.7-inch screen and when closed, it is a 3.4-inch display.

The flat aluminium edges gives the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 a sleek look.

Even though the Galaxy Z Flip6 still looks similar to its predecessor, it now has an updated straight edge design which gives it a more modern and sleek look.

I received the peach unit, an online-only colour, which I initially didn’t like but I did get around to appreciating the colour combination of silver and peach once I saw how the flat aluminium edges gave it a more uniformed and premium feel.

GALAXY AI FEATURES

One of the Samsung Galaxy AI features that I particularly loved was the Interpreter which essentially worked like an in-built Google Translate, except instead of typing, I could easily use it to translate a conversation that was happening in real time.

Similar to the feature when used on the Samsung Galaxy Fold6, the Flip6 is able to replicate the ease of conversation between two people by using the FlexWindow to display the dialogue as well. So, instead of having to share or pass the phone from one person to the other to make the translation, the Flip6 makes it more convenient to have a conversation between two people without the language barrier.

Though I did not take this to try with a real life stranger who did not speak my language, I roped in my Korean friend to exchange a few words with me in her native tongue.

The Interpreter works when the device is in its flex mode; making it more natural to have a conversation.

While the translation mostly worked, there were times when the interpreter did not deliver and had given us translations that misrepresented what we were trying to say. This, of course, was not a huge issue for me as like any machine learning software, this would be something that gets improved upon over time.

Another AI feature of the device that I particularly enjoyed was the Sketch to Image function.

As a non-artistic person, I can never draw something the way I envisioned it in my mind. However, this all changed when I tried using this feature to bring my drawing of a dog to life.

In exchange for my inept drawing, Sketch to Image offered me AI suggestions of what they think I drew, adding colours and expressions that gave the artwork more depth.

While this feature could also be used to personalise a photo taken, I did encounter some issues when it came to detecting the drawing on the photo, especially when I tried to add a ribbon or a hat to the head.

FLEXCAM AUTO ZOOM

The rear cameras on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6.

I really enjoyed taking photos using the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 with their newly upgraded 50MP camera which produced sharper and more vividly coloured photos.

I found myself choosing to take photos the hands-free way more often, using the FlexCam and the Auto Zoom feature instead of the traditional way with the device opened fully.

Using the Auto Zoom feature on the FlexWindow.

Like everyone else, I often get frustrated when I try to take photographs of my surroundings because there are limitations to how my iPhone 15 Pro Max takes photographs — which is either through a selfie or having to position my phone at some angle to take in my background, or getting a stranger to take my photo.

But, with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, I have found the perfect solution to my photography woes.

Launching the camera app through the FlexWindow, I am able to select the Auto Zoom feature which is essentially a hassle-free way for me to take a photo as it automatically adjusts the zoom levels based on AI-enabled recognition to help frame my photo so that my background along with my face and body is captured nicely.

Here’s a look at the photos I took using my current iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6.

With the Z Flip6, my photo came out sharp with brighter colours as compared to the photo taken with the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s selfie camera, which came out grainy and had more muted colours.

The best part about this is that the images are not captured with the selfie camera, like other smartphones, but using the rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6!

LONG BATTERY LIFE

Built with the Galaxy Z Flip’s longest lasting battery, the Galaxy Z Flip6 houses a 4000 mAh battery which promises long lasting performance, all day long.

I was initially skeptical about the battery performance but was pleasantly surprised when I found that the battery of the Z Flip did not deplete as much as my iPhone 15 Pro Max would after a day of heavy usage. In fact, over the course of my test period of the device, I only had to charge it three times as compared to a daily charge for my own phone.

The battery performance is supported by the first-ever Vapor Chamber on the Galaxy Z Flip which helps to keep things cool and running smoothly while dissipating heat quickly.

While this may be true in some aspects, I have found that the portion with the FlexWindow does heat up fairly quickly and don’t often dissipate as quickly as expected, especially when the AI features are being utilised.

IS THE SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP6 WORTH IT?

Having used the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 for almost two weeks, I am 85% convinced that a change might be in the horizon for me. It is the first Android device that I have felt very strongly about, even though I am heavily embedded in the Apple ecosystem.

While I might still take some time to actually make the jump, the Z Flip6 is definitely a good device to consider if you are in the market for a foldable smartphone that is reliable and utilises AI to make your everyday more productive.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is priced from S$1,648 and is available at Samsung Experience Stores, local telecommunication operators, selected consumer electronics & IT online stores, and the SAMSUNG ONLINE Store.

Casio unveils The Powerpuff Girls edition of the BABY-G+PLUS line for its 30th anniversary

Aug 2, 2024

Sugar, spice, and everything nice — these were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect new addition to the BABY-G+PLUS line to celebrate Casio’s 30th anniversary and The Powerpuff Girls’ 25th anniversary!

Based on the design of the BGD-10K, the latest BABYG x The Powerpuff Girls collaboration model (S$169) is a two-way watch that can be worn as a wristwatch and be used as a unique watch charm, by placing the centre case into a special holder which comes with a strap.

The watch band features the official logo of The Powerpuff Girls alongside portraits of Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup as well as the girls’ signature colours. When removed, the band reveals playful art of the girls with an engraved action shot of the superheroes on the back of the case.

On the pink watch face, you’ll find The Powerpuff Girls’ iconic heart symbol featured on the LCD display while the special holder with an attached strap is made of smooth silicone material to replicate the bubblegum often seen in the cartoon.

The watch also comes with decorative stickers which you can use to personalise your watch holder.

The BABYG x The Powerpuff Girls collaboration model (BGD-10KPP) will be available from 2 August at all G-SHOCK stores and the CASIO Online Store. For more information, click HERE.

The HONOR 200 Pro Smartphone boasts a Studio-level Portrait Camera with an AI Portrait Engine

Aug 1, 2024Jul 31, 2024

If you know your smartphones, you would have read or heard that HONOR is known to have really good camera systems in their devices; and with each new launch from the brand, the cult following for HONOR just grows.

The latest series to launch is the HONOR 200, which includes the HONOR 200 Pro that holds one of the highest specs for a smartphone; we’re talking Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, 6.78-inch AMOLED Quad-curved Floating Display, 120Hz refresh rate, 5200mAh battery, 100W Wired HONOR SuperCharge, 66W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge, Reverse Charging Support, and both a 50MP main camera as well as selfie camera.

Above: The Honor 200 Pro in Ocean Cyan.

The HONOR 200 Pro is made in what the brand calls, a “Natural Artistic Design”, and it comes in Moonlight White and Ocean Cyan (featured here). The back features two textures, both of which are impervious to fingerprints.

Above: The rear camera system.

The rear camera features a 50MP (f/1.9) Portrait Main Camera, a 50MP (f/2.4) Telephoto Camera, and a 12MP (f/2.2) Ultra-wide and Macro Camera. These are decent specs for any new smartphone camera launch today, but HONOR also throws in an AI Portrait Engine, which enhances shadows and highlights, and other optical effects suitable for the picture taken.

Above: Portrait of Juhi, taken indoors with standard mall lighting.

Taking portraits with the HONOR 200 Pro is a breeze. Just select “portrait mode”, focus on the subject’s face, and snap away. The AI Portrait Engine runs automatically in the background, and will help you take the best picture in the given lighting.

Above: Portrait of germaine, taken indoors with standard mall lighting.

Here’s an example of a portrait taken at night after a dinner food tasting. We approached Chef Steven from SIRI HOUSE to pose for us, and here’s an example of HONOR’s Light Enhancement at work:

Above: Portrait of Chef Steven from SIRI HOUSE.

The best way to test any camera system is by the way it handles low light situations and to adapt to them. The HONOR 200 Pro recognises ambient lighting conditions and captures photos accordingly.

Above: the neon signs outside siri house.

Above: seating inside siri house, taken at night.

Above: one of the lights hanging in siri house. the balance of highlights and shadows, detailing and bokeh are captured beautifully with the honor 200 pro.

We also cycled down East Coast late at night and captured the following photos:

Above: shot on honor 200 pro in 1x zoom.

Above: shot on honor 200 pro in 0.6x zoom.

Above: A lone cyclist at a rest stop along the Park Connector Network.

Above: Singapore flags flapping in the sea breeze.

As it stands, HONOR has proven that it’s a strong contender in the smartphone market with its super thin HONOR Magic V2 foldable — and now again with the HONOR 200 Pro. Photos and portraits taken with the HONOR 200 Pro are undeniably good. We also can’t get over how fast the battery on this smartphone charges. There are also AI capabilities that rival those from larger, dominant brands (this is a full-fledged Android device after all).

Discover more on the HONOR 200 pro at honor.com/sg.

Pre-order the Honor 200 series from 1st – 7th Aug 2024, and get an instant $50 rebate.

HONOR 200 will be available in two variants 256GB ($599) and 512GB ($669), and in Moonlight White & Black. Customers will receive free HONOR Earbuds X6, and 365-day Front & Back Crack Replacement (Total worth: $299).

HONOR 200 Pro is priced at $799, in Moonlight White and Ocean Cyan. Customers will receive a free HONOR Wireless Charger and 365-day Front & Back Crack Replacement (Total worth: $329).

These above Promotions are only valid during pre-order period and while stocks last.

The Honor 200 series official goes on sale from 8th August onwards, and Customers will receive 365-day Front & Back Crack Replacement (worth $229).

Shop at Authorised HONOR Retailers: Best Denki, Challenger, Courts, Harvey Norman and Gain City, and HONOR Official Stores on LAZADA, SHOPEE and TIKTOK.

Be inspired by 101 women from all walks of life who share their stories and how they evolved their own identities

Aug 1, 2024Jul 29, 2024

Having published her photobook in May 2023 titled Women Inspiring Women — The Home Edition, Mothers and Daughters in Healthcare, specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Chua Yang will be launching her second book, Women Inspiring Women — The National Edition, Women in Singapore Holding Up The Sky on 8 August.

Dr Chua Yang. (Image courtesy of Dr Chua Yang)

As an avid photographer, author and advocate for women’s issues across a spectrum of needs and situations, Dr Chua’s second photographic book features 100 photographic portraits and stories of women in Singapore from all types of professions, vocations, labour as well as different ages and ethnicities alongside texts written by the doctor that shares the inspiring stories of each woman.

A bonus feature of the book is the 101st portrait of a migrant domestic worker who is a representation of home help, without whom many women may not be able to return or contribute to the workforce.

Paralympic gold medallist, Yip Pin Xiu. (Image courtesy of Dr Chua Yang)

Dr Chua made these women the subject of her portraits as she was amazed by how they have led their lives and evolved their own identities while balancing responsibilities, work, relationships and their passions; with some occupying multiple roles at once.

These portraits directs focus to the motivations and attributes that have bolstered these special women, who have in their unique ways, been “holding up the sky” in Singapore.

RSAF Senior Lieutenant-Colonel and Fighter Pilot, Lee Mei Yi. (Image courtesy of Dr Chua Yang)

In developing her portraits, Dr Chua kept her approach simple by shooting her subjects in ambient lighting without additional lighting or effects. She also kept the process collaborative, ensuring that she discusses and selects a location for the shoot that is meaningful to each of her subject.

Singaporean violinist, Chloe Chua. (Image courtesy of Dr Chua Yang)

Similar to her earlier publication, Dr Chua’s upcoming book is a fundraising book project that will be accompanied by an exhibition display where proceeds would go to benefit both the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations, for their Star Shelter program and their program supporting girls and women facing online bullying or harassment, as well as women-led art projects by The Private Museum.

Women Inspiring Women — The National Edition, Women in Singapore Holding Up The Sky will be launched on 8 August at The Private Museum. To donate and get your copy, click HERE.

NOMOS presents the Tangente 38 Date Pompadour — an antique pink tone watch with a patented date mechanism

Aug 1, 2024

NOMOS introduces the hand-wound Tangente 38 date model in 31 special editions featuring numerous elements of the dial that have been individually matched to the character of the watch.

Tangente is one of the best-known German wristwatches with its high-quality textile strap in light grey that has been tailor-made in France, and showcases the character of this colourful special edition watch.

Each of the 31 designs represents a different personality and is limited to 175 pieces per design.

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The Tangente 38 Date Pompadour (S$3,090) is a design that is reminiscent of the boudoirs of yesteryear featuring a muted shade of pink. The antique pink tone is combined with a dark gold ring and royal blue typography as well as an in-built date caliber.

Here’s a closer look at the watch.

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The Tangente 38 Date Pompadour is available online and at watches of switzerland vivocity. For more information, click HERE.

LOEWE launches exclusive designs with hedgehogs to celebrate Qixi Festival

Jul 31, 2024Jul 31, 2024

Also known as the Chinese Valentine’s Day, the Qixi Festival is all about love and healing and to celebrate this special day, LOEWE has launched an exclusive collection that traces the steps taken by love-struck hedgehogs meandering across a Puzzle Fold Tote, Tote Mini, and Pouch.

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The bags in the collection are released in limited-edition colourways of Dark Burgundy, Sahara and Spring Green, and adorned with a pair of intricately crafted gold and silver hedgehog pins.

An exclusive Flamenco Clutch in Dirty Mauve will also be available and features the hedgehogs scrambling over its braided handle.

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In addition to the bags, accessories such as the Hedgehog metal dice and soft felt charms will also be sold separately.

Alongside the launch of the collection, LOEWE has commissioned an animated stop-frame short film titled “A Tale of Catching Stars” which is narrated by Chinese actor and host Lin Dongfu and directed by BAFTA-winning director Nina Gantz.

The film features the two hedgehogs in paper-cut format with visual elements from the collection’s campaign — celebrating the craft of handmade animation while paying homage to nostalgic Chinese artistry. To see the animated film, click here.

The Qixi Festival collection is now available at Casa LOEWE in Singapore.

OWNDAYS launches a limited-edition Harry Potter frames collection inspired by the magical Wizarding World

Jul 31, 2024Jul 31, 2024

Known for their many exciting collaborations, OWNDAYS has always delivered with their high-quality frames and this time, Potterheads are sure to delight in the Harry Potter x OWNDAYS frame collection which features six models inspired by the characters and symbols of the iconic wizarding world.

Each frame in the collection is priced at S$178, inclusive of standard high index aspheric lenses, and comes in an exclusively designed spectacle case with lens cleaning cloth.

Here’s a closer look at each design.

HP1001B-4S

Inspired by the famous wizarding sport Quidditch, the lightweight, round metal frame features nose pads that resemble the wings of the Golden Snitch and Harry Potter’s iconic broomstick — the Nimbus 2000 — engraved on the temple tip of the glasses.

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The frame is available in gold and brown, and offers silicone to be added to the nose pad for enhanced comfort and fit.

HP1002B-4S

Paying homage to Hermione Granger, our resident genius, this lightweight stainless steel Boston-style metal frame features a pattern inspired by her iconic Time-Turner necklace with the temples of the frames designed to resemble her wand.

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The frame is available in gold and dark brown.

HP1003B-4S

Serving as a great addition for any outfit, this lightweight Boston-style frame features a metal wire core paired with iconic Harry Potter symbols such as his signature glasses, his lightning bolt scar, and his Hogwarts acceptance letter. The temple tips of the frame also have metallic accents added to them for a touch of luxury.

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The frame is available in silver and light yellow.

HP2001B-4S

For the minimalist Potterheads, this acetate frame offers a classic Wellington style that features two star-shaped studs on the front of the frame and intricate engravings on both the outer and inner surfaces.

Both Hedwig, Harry’s beloved owl, and the Hogwarts acceptance letter have been made into emblems that are embedded on the temple tips of the frame.

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The frame is available in navy halftone and black.

HP2002B-4S

Inspired by the famous Hogwarts Express, this two-tone acetate rectangle frame comes in two colour options, namely the red, which resembles the scarlet steam engine, and the grey, which depicts the steam emitted.

The wheels of the Hogwarts Express have also been transformed into motifs on the sides of the frame, alongside the symbols of Platform 9 3/4 and the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry crest which can be found embedded on the temple tips.

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The frame is available in dark grey halftone and dark red halftone.

HP2003B-4S

Dubbed the most mysterious of the collection, this Boston-style acetate frame stands out with an ominous skull added to each side of the frame with the temples of the frame designed to resemble the Elder Wand. The temple tips have also been transformed with the addition of the Deathly Hallows symbol.

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The frame is available in grey and dark khaki.