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Put a name on it
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 25/11/2016
» Holidays are sweet, but selecting a gift may not be. The generic high-end object won't be a let down, but you can make it seem like you put even more effort in by personalising and customising it for your loved one. Elevate your gift into a keepsake unique for eternity by simply getting an additional monogram -- now available in a plethora of selections thanks to modern day technology and creativity.
Riding high in the simulated Wild West
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 05/12/2016
» Looking all parts American perfection and stomaching spicy dishes surprisingly well (according to his bodyguard) for a first-timer in Singapore, James Marsden was in the Lion City last week to promote the season finale of HBO's Westworld. As the human equivalent of goodness and sunshine, it becomes apparent that the Hollywood dreamboat is fittingly well-known for his nice-guy roles (in X-Men, The Notebook, Enchanted, Hairspray) because he is also such a person in real life. In fact, it all feels satisfyingly in-character when the 43-year-old admits that he loves Frank Capra movies and that the violence in Westworld isn't gratuitous.
Seal your memories
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 15/12/2016
» With the recent passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, various printing houses have toiled to produce beautiful articles, keepsakes and tributes to the revered monarch. During the past two months, newspapers featured extensive coverage, as well as historical pictures of the late king, some of which were rare and hard to find. Such publications have (thankfully) brought back interest to printed word and has set a flourish of readers eager to get their hands on whatever the press reels out. A picture is, after all, worth a thousand words.
Expanding borders
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 21/10/2016
» The mention of Ladurée conjures up pastel-tinted dreams of magnificent macarons and dainty desserts all in a Rococo fairy tale ambience. Men who need a real meal may dismiss it as a French bonbon, but be reluctant no more -- the tearoom has just recently celebrated its launch of a dining menu, with savoury delicacies that will fill you up the way a proper meal should. For an establishment better known for their sweets, Ladurée Salon De Thé offers quite a few surprises up its lacy sleeves: this being an immensely fresh produce and influences beyond French fare touching on some dishes.
Beyond basics
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 27/10/2016
» The irony of basic clothes is they are extremely difficult to design despite a seemingly simplistic cut. If coming from the higher spectrum of fashion with a steeper price tag, it most definitely must transcend the typical to offer more than what the naked eye can see. A handful of basic authorities are elevating their designs to up their game and giving their starry-eyed fans something to get excited about. We turn the spotlight to Calvin Klein, Uniqlo and Theory to dissect their upcoming plans and current collections.
Black is the new black
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/10/2016
» On the streets and outside of formal contexts, the dress code is more fluid and there's more leeway to work out your look of the day. Granted, you should still be appropriately attired during this mourning period, but since we're going to be in black for some time, why not be so in a refined manner?
Kenzo calls on fans to express themselves
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/10/2016
» Which Kenzo era do you hail from? Is it the one of the actual namesake designer or the one where the onslaught of tiger-emblazoned sweatshirts and flats have infiltrated the fashion landscape?
Best of Big Apple comes to Bangkok
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/10/2016
» It's been a provocative year for Thailand's architecture scene. A handful of world-class superstructures have burgeoned onto Bangkok's skyline, while other ventures are on their way to attract world-class flak for blatant plagiarising. There's just so much to talk about. And the conversation is going to get even more compelling with the addition of 98 Wireless -- which is bound to literally turn the head section on Wireless Road into a slice of the Big Apple this November.
Passing on the King's legacy to future generations
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 16/11/2016
» The network under the name Sarn Tor Tee Por Tum, or Fulfilling Father's Legacy, will be spreading the good graces of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej with a lot of colours and cartoons.
Dancing queen
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 23/09/2016
» Hailed as a woman who has revived modern tap dance, Sarah Reich commands a strong following -- her YouTube videos have garnered almost 1 million views. Fusing a funky street style and catchy beats of today with classic tap techniques, it's not just swing music that she taps into: Lady Gaga's Bad Romance and Star Wars theme songs are among her playlist. The tap awakens, indeed.