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Bangkok Noi bling
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 25/02/2022
» There's no doubt that Thai wooden houses possess a quaint and charming character you'd be hard-pressed to replicate elsewhere. Therefore, it's somewhat aggravating that they don't enjoy the same fawning over that neoclassical or colonial buildings in Bangkok do when it comes to preservation. Rickety, stilt wooden houses alongside the river may seem common and "normal" for the average Thai, but Bangkok-based Filipina entrepreneur Irma Go has always loved these structures, especially while taking visiting family and friends on boat tours on the sleepy canals of Bangkok.
An urban oasis
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 30/04/2021
» The thing about the Sretsis fashion brand is that they are not only lauded for their clothes but also for magnificent retail spaces that make a trip to their stores a dreamy visit to the galaxy of Victorian fairy tales, among other fanciful backdrops. As the brand's universe has creatively widened in the past few years, the name has grown to encompass food and beverage (a fine tea parlour), home décor (wallpaper with fantastical beasts) and dining ware (ceramic unicorn candle holders). Earlier this month, the three Sukhahuta sisters unveiled a home -- completely fashioned in the Sretsis style -- for anyone who wants to live in the whimsical flair the brand is so well known for.
Cash in on fashion
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/07/2018
» 1We've been confused with DKNY ever since its eponymous designer, Donna Karan, stepped down from her brand three years ago. When Public School's duo of Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne were hired as the new creative directors in 2016, the brand moved toward a more edgy and fashion-forward feel. Their departure from DKNY means the collections now are less androgynous and also have less unconventional silhouettes. It's a safe bet that you'll find classics and basics for all occasions, now that all lines of the brand have come under one roof at EmQuartier for ease in mix-and-matching. Most importantly however, is how the price range of the clothes has been adjusted and it's now more approachable than ever. The top glamorous line, Donna Karan, will set you back 7,900 baht for an elegant dress, with many items ranging in the low five digits at most. For New York cool and modernity, DKNY delivers up unadorned solid staples that can take you from day to night, with items like shirts priced at 4,900 baht. Keep the DKNY Sport name on top of your list if you're in need of stylish, yet snug workout clothes. You'll be looking to spend in the 2,000-baht range for their sports bras and other pieces of activewear, discretely decorated with the DKNY logo. You'll only understand after you've touched it -- if you're looking for amazingly soft fabrics, their sweatpants and tees are some of the most comfortable we've seen in this market. Visit the flagship store at EmQuartier.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 05/05/2018
» 1. The New York gourmet food and beverage destination Dean & Deluca is back again with new dishes inspired by the Land of the Rising Sun to celebrate Japanese Golden Week. A taste of Japan is combined with Dean & Deluca's signature flair, while drinks are inspired by sakura flowers. Five dishes that will fill you up and set you back no more than 455 baht each include Cold Somen Noodle Salad with Tiger Prawn, Gyukatsu Burger, Mentaiko Smoked Salmon Tagliolini, Butadon with Onsen Egg and Chicken Tsukune Donburi. Wash it down with pink-hued matcha drinks such as an Iced Sakura Cream Cheese Matcha Latte or Sakura Cream Cheese Matcha Milkshake. Available at Dean & Deluca stores, except at Suvarnabhumi Airport until the end of May.
Mumraisin.com and the new parent
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 01/07/2017
» How Pimpisa "Pear" Chirathivat compartmentalises her life is astonishing. Although she is better known as a Central heiress and part of the A-list set regularly seen at the biggest events and parties about town, the freshly appointed business development executive at Post International Media is also the force behind the newly launched website Mumraisin.com, a one-stop destination that's out to catch all the cool mums of Thailand. Filled with pastel-hued photos and cute illustrations exclusively drawn for the site, Mumraisin packages content about parenting, children, pregnancy and lifestyle into an attractive, easy-to-read manner for the hip parents of now.
Dress for summer
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 19/05/2016
» 'It's always going to be summer somewhere in the world," Juliana Affonso Ferreira says optimistically. What the blonde half of the Brazilian fashion brand Isolda means is that there will always be a place and time for those who want to be dressed in her brand's tropic-appropriate, flowery numbers. Along with childhood friend and co-founder Maya Pop, both of whom were in ravishing dresses with exotic flowers, Ferreira was in Bangkok for the first time last week to visit the Isolda corner at the Beige multi-label store in Siam Paragon.
Stress relief beyond belief
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 02/06/2015
» My brain is fried. My body's a shambles too, after an intense workout session to help me forget that my brain is fried. In the end, my futile attempt at rejuvenating and detoxing my mind from a bazillion zinging thoughts at the gym only resulted in a weird cycle with a drained body too. That said, there couldn't have been a better time for me to go review the floating sessions at Theta State Float Center.
Pinch of literary spice
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 01/06/2015
» For the first time in India, local language authors such as Chetan Bhagat and Amish Tripathi have become marquee names in terms of sales, eclipsing even mainstream Western writers on the market. Books using local, vernacular language are edgy and have a huge following among young readers.
Fitness for dumbbells
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/01/2015
» If one yoga mat and a few dumbbells is about as far as you'd like to go to invest in your fitness welfare, then this newly updated version of Nike+ Training Club will not only help you save money, but time as well. You won't have to hunt for content on YouTube or anywhere else anymore with this free all-in-one trainer that designs workouts to fit with your schedule. The app also dishes out inspiration from the world's best athletes, tracks your progress and helps you keep connected with other gym crawlers so you can work towards your goals together.
Fashionably fit
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 25/07/2014
» There’s nothing quite like an awesome outfit or accessories to encourage women to go out and do, well, just about anything. Just as tough as exercising, for some, can be finding the motivation to actually start in the first place.