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More Dash than Cash

'More dash than cash' - a phrase borrowed from UK Vogue referring to style on a budget. But here it's also a place posts are filed away if they are about somewhere you can (literally) dash to - be it for a quick dinner or just something/somewhere easy, low maintenance and relatively good value...
Beauty

The Marvels of Mustafa

By On Saturday, 9 November 2013

…as seen through the hazy safety of an instagram filter. I was in Mustafa a few weeks ago with my Ma. We seem to go every time she visits; partly because I… Read More

Beauty

My Edit: Singapore’s First Online Curated Health and Beauty Site

By On Wednesday, 6 November 2013

Part of the reason I love writing this blog is that it gives me that chance to support – albeit in a small way – local businesses; if an amazing facialist tucked… Read More

Day Trips

Event: Charity Second Hand Designer Sale

By On Sunday, 3 November 2013

I know you know this already, but I do love a bargain. The two-day UN Women’s charity designer sale, which happens annually in association with Club 21, was on yesterday and is… Read More

Food & Drink

Happy Halloween

By On Friday, 1 November 2013

There were some seriously impressive efforts last night at the various houses we visited on our meticulously planned trick or treat route, trailing children of all ages in our wake. Including this:… Read More

Fash

Diner en Blanc…and the Jumpsuit Everyone Can Wear

By On Monday, 21 October 2013

Last year’s Diner en Blanc was Singapore’s first and all I remember hearing about was the almighty backlash that erupted when organisers banned people from bringing local food along (namely tau fu fa/beancurd)… Read More

Brit Stuff

Patience’s Granola

By On Monday, 21 October 2013

My Mum is staying with me at the moment, just for a whirlwind one week. This means two things: a trip to Mustafa is inevitable as is cooking at least one new… Read More

Brit Stuff

Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap at Raffles…and What George Has To Do With It All

By On Thursday, 17 October 2013

Speaking of championing British events out here, it was a real treat to be a part of the Mousetrap’s 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner that took place last week.  The old but really… Read More