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Driving towards Orchard Road back in April when there was no Haze

The area around Orchard Road true to it’s name is quite an orchard. I would love to see town (our term since teenhood, for the shopping district) become more of a green oasis just like New York’s Central Park. I … Continue reading

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Wonderful that Miss Angola is the new Miss Universe 2011

I didn’t watch the show, but there’s always the internet for the results. It’s wonderful news that 25 year old Leila Lopes is the new Miss Universe 2011. She’s the second Black African woman to win. I love that finally … Continue reading

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I Voted for Valerie Lim – our Miss Singapore Universe 2011 Representative

Just because. Maybe after just voting in 2 elections I feel a little lost. Wouldn’t it have been a hoot if our Miss Universe was a Tan as well? (we had 4 Tans in our recent Presidential Elections) Happened to … Continue reading

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Miss Philippines 2011

I like her. I think she’s pretty and she could be an Osmond sister with that brilliant smile. The Philippines always has really strong contestants. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI2TKjkos_w&feature=related]

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Miss Malaysia Universe 2011: Deborah Priya Henry

Miss Malaysia is 26 as well and I think Deborah is stunning and stiff competition indeed. She’s 1.76m tall. {via Beauty Queens} I find myself rooting for both Singapore, Malaysia and the Asian countries as we rarely get Asian winners, … Continue reading

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Miss Singapore Universe 2011: Valerie Lim in the National Costume

I actually like the costume of Miss Singapore Universe 2011 contestant, Valerie Lim. 26 year old Valerie is a striking 1.79m, and I think the tallest Miss Singapore by far. In Singapore the average female height is about 1.6m or … Continue reading

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Zahara & Shiloh out with mum in London

Gorgeous girls and I can imagine how stunning they will look when they grow up. I just can’t get enough of this free-spirited high-energy family. You can see the whole lot of photos at Celebrity Baby Scoop. {via: Celebrity Baby … Continue reading

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Singapore: Colours at Night

I hardly go out at night, but sent my sister off at the airport and on the way back I was once again surprised by how pretty the night skyline can be. Although I’ll probably never go on the flyer, … Continue reading

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Vanity Fair October 2011: Angelina Jolie with Zahara & Vivienne (and about her writing a script in 2 days)

This was the only photo released but it looks magical. The balloons, Vivienne sucking her thumb and Zahara’s glorious locks. You can read more about the new Angelina Jolie interview at Vanity Fair, where she refutes rumours of a wedding, … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photos: Clarke Quay

There’s a wonderful view of the Fort Canning Park from Clarke Quay.  Just some shots as we were walking to the car park (parking garage). I wonder what the people working at this former riverside warehouse would make of the … Continue reading

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Kirsten Dunst about her Teeth

I love that Kirsten Dunst loves her teeth, as revealed in the latest issue of Elle UK. Personally I think imperfection is beautiful and I’ve always found overbites cute. Too perfect is just so boring and I have a friend … Continue reading

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Beautiful Andie McDowell and her 3 Kids

It’s hard to believe that Andie McDowell is just as beautiful at 53 and that she has 3 grown-up children. Her son Justin is the oldest at 23 and her daughters are 21 and 16. I always thought she had … Continue reading

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Books Actually

When I named my other blog, I had no idea Books Actually existed. I named Singapore Actually after the movie Love Actually and the fact that Singaporeans love using that word – actually – usually slurred as act-cher-ly.Most importantly my … Continue reading

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40 Hands

Could almost sniff the enticing aroma of 40 Hands coffee on so many blog sites, and hope to try it one day when the tiny shop in Tiong Bahru is a little less crowded. Somehow I am not into take-away … Continue reading

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Strangelets

When I first caught sight of the store all I thought was how beautiful. The clean font of the store name Strangelets and the window display was lovely and I hope to revisit another day when we are not in … Continue reading

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Central Sikh Temple’s External Renovation Completed

Finally the barricades are down and we can see the whole structure of the Central Sikh Temple, which dates back to 1912. The Towner Road building though dates back to 1983. It was hard to take a photo from the … Continue reading

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2 Blogs Dedicated to Suri Cruise

1. One’s all about her fashion. Check out the Suri Cruise Fashion Blog. 2. The snarkiness of this one can come across as kinda mean at times, but you can’t help but find it funny. Check out Suri’s Burn Book. … Continue reading

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Zahara and Shiloh are little mummies to the Twins in London

Just adore this photo of Shiloh holding the hand of Knox and Zahara minding Vivienne. Could this family get any cuter? Check out all the photos at Celebrity Baby Scoop, who always have the top scoop when it comes to … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photos: the touristy area between Ann Siang Hill and Chinatown

Tourist areas are often scorned in most countries, but we should give them a chance as there is a reasons why they are the must see attractions in a country. It’s usually a place that most locals avoid, but when … Continue reading

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Vintage Tiles, Doors and Windows at Ann Siang Hill

There are so many charming architectural features to admire at the Ann Siang Hill area. Would love to work in an office that’s been housed in an old shophouse. Just seems so charming although they are usually not as conveniently … Continue reading

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The Street Lamps at Ann Siang Hill

Every time I come to Ann Siang Hill and Club Street, I admire features like the old street lamps.

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Vivienne Jolie-Pitt is too Cute, Picking Flowers with Mum

{via Celebrity Baby Scoop} See larger photos and more cuteness at my favourite Celebrity Baby Blog. A very cute close-up at Just Jared which shows how much she looks like mum Angelina, although she does have her very own unique … Continue reading

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