Les Jardin du Sofitel - Floral Dining Experience

Hi Huneybees,

Sofitel Singapore City Centre is presenting Les Jardin du Sofitel in celebration of the global Vogue x Sofitel collaboration from 13 February to 9 April 2023.

Taking inspiration from haute couture and spring fashion trends, 1864 will be transformed into a botanical wonderland with a specially curated all-day dining menu featuring edible flowers and fashion elements that are almost too pretty to eat. Launching just in time for Valentine’s Day and International Women’s Day, a gastronomic affair at 1864 is the perfect way to show love and appreciation to oneself, a romantic partner, friend, or co-worker.

Elaborate Floral Décor

Step into an oasis of floral dreams brimming with roses, eustomas, peonies, hydrangeas, and hanging wisterias that are reminiscent of a Parisian floral café in 1864. Crafted by the master artisans at The Floral Atelier, a luxury floral design studio whose roster of clients includes Louis Vuitton, Dior, Saint Laurent, Cartier, and more; the extravagant installation is a sight to behold. Guests who are obsessed with fashion are also invited to come dressed in their best spring ensemble as the installation includes a runway that presents an opportunity for guests to be the star of their own fashion show.

 

Botanical Afternoon Tea

The botanical afternoon tea set ($150 for two guests) takes guests on a sensorial journey by paying tribute to the spring fashion shows. It mirrors the journey of someone dressing up for the occasion, from picking the right dress and shoes to wearing the appropriate make-up. 

Available from 2pm to 5pm daily, savory creations in the line-up include Light Truffle Duck Rillettes Croquette with Apple Lavender, Cod Fish Brandade in Sakura Shell and Ikura, and Creamy Crab Meat with Lemon Chamomile. For sweets, menu highlights including the decadent Saint Honoré Praline, 64% Chocolate Manjari Mousse, as well as Blossom White Chocolate Bar will surely impress. 

In addition to the gastronomic gems, guests can complete the teatime tradition with barista-style coffee prepared to their preference, or choose from more than 20 premium blends of TWG tea including floral infusions such as Amour de Thé, an enchanting potion of delicate rose blossoms and leaves of pure gold, as well as Sakura! Sakura! Tea, a beautiful bouquet of cherry blossoms, and green tea.

 

À La Carte Specialties

Drawing inspiration from spring’s beautiful blooms, the medley of à la carte specialties feature savory masterpieces such as Fish Brandade with Light Citrus Gel and Olive Dust ($28), a perfect combination of creamy fish with a refreshing gel, and Pickled Tomato with Eggplant Caviar and Pesto Cream ($24), a delicious appetizer presented in a whole tomato. 

Other show-stopping highlights include the elegant Pavlova with Citrus Coulis and Exotic Fruits ($20), which comes with a crisp and rich exterior paired with a soft marshmallow interior, and Lemon Tart with Berries and Lemon Balm ($20), a harmonious blend of sweet, buttery crust with zingy lemon curd.

 

Cocktails and Mocktails

While flowers may be the go-to gift for Valentine’s Day and International Women’s Day, floral libations are a much better alternative that can help craft unique, memorable moments. 

Look forward to Spring Symphony ($25), a thoughtfully curated tipple made with Four Pillars yuzu gin, Luxardo Maraschino, and cranberry juice, perfumed with cherry blossom, and Chrysanthemum Sips ($25), offering notes of chrysanthemum vodka, apple juice, lychee juice, and lemon juice, in a teapot.

For teetotalers, opt for Moon Sparkle ($16), a lavender hue mocktail infused with blue curaçao, cherry blossom, apple juice, and elderflower tonic, presented in a canary cocktail glass, or Bella Rosa ($16), a gorgeous red drink combining Seedlip Spice, elderflower syrup, and cranberry juice, poured over floral ice cubes.

Takeaway Cakes

Bring home assorted handmade creations baked fresh in-house daily in small batches. The Honey Cheesecake ($12) brings together a velvety and rich cream cheese layer with a toasty cookie base that is baked to golden brown perfection, while the Caraibe Chocolate Choux ($12) showcases a light and airy puff topped with swirls of decadent chocolate cream. The Raspberry Macaron ($9) is another showstopper, with luscious pink meringues sandwiching whole raspberries and chantilly cream.

So fashionistas, grab your BFFs and loved ones for this floral dining experience.

You can make a reservation or for more information, go to Sofitel's website.

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Draw Fashion Inspirations With Atome's New Look-A-ZIne

Hi Huneybees,

Atome has launch its first ever Look-a-zine - a hybrid lookbook-cum-magazine, featuring everyday fashionistas alongside styled, professional models decked in outfits from their retail brand partners such as Charles & Keith and ALDO.  

Themed “Own Your Expression”, the Look-a-zine is a 26-page fashion storytelling book that showcases how Asia’s Gen Z and millennials express themselves through their unique sense of style and fashion, challenging conventional fashion and beauty norms. The Look-a-zine is an extension of Atome’s Own Your Expression campaign (that launched back in June at the Atome Pop-Up event) and also serves as a mini-lookbook of the latest fashion trends across Asia,  curated mostly from a 2-week regional social media challenge on Instagram and TikTok.

The Look-a-zine’s main themes are:

• Maximalism- One may define maximalism as audacious, extravagant, and exaggerated - but there is more than meets the eye with this fashion trend — literally and figuratively. 
  
  
• Fashion Means Business - Think fashion is all play and no work? It's time to embrace sharp and business-ready sartorial splendour!
  
  
• We Own The Night - With the help of fashion-forward nighttime looks, you'll make a bold statement every time you step into the room!
  
  
• Be Kind, Unwind - Gone are the days of covering up your body's flaws and imperfections. Be kind to yourself, and wear whatever you wish!
  
  
• Street Smart - No matter the direction you choose to go, let your fashion do the talking with bold looks that are sure to stop traffic. 
  
  
• Love Yourself - Love your style, and love yourself! All you need is an unwavering sense of confidence and boldness that will turn heads for all the right reasons.
  
  
• Walk On The Wild Side - Dare to wear eccentric, eclectic, and experimental looks - but forget the labels, and just have fun expressing yourself with an arsenal of fashion options!
  
  
• Time After Time - Fashion trends come and go, but style is eternal. It's time to embrace styles, reinvented in ways you won't be able to resist!

You can view the Look-a-zine above and I can't wait to see all your fashion looks! 😁

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Come Stay @ Hotel Clover 5 Hong Kong Street

Hi Huneybees,

If you are stopping by Singapore, come stay at Hotel Clover 5 Hong Kong Street!

It is a business style boutique hotel sitting between Boat Quay and Clarke Quay, in the heart of Singapore most iconic international dining and local pub crawling district, with pub joints or restaurants lining alongside the upstream from the mouth of Singapore river.

It's also a stone's throw away to Chinatown (where you can explore local cultural treasures, from pre-war shophouses to culinary delights) or Shenton Way (the bustling central business district). 

So, be it business or pleasure, Clover Hotel sits at a pretty convenient location! This 6-storey, 55-room boutique hotel in Singapore offers travellers easy access to everything that makes the city-state a favourite destination.

Walking into the hotel, we were greeted by the beautiful patchwork garden wall and as we head into the lobby, the iconic metallic clover leaf and butterfly art decorations were seen. This is a signature theme amongst the Hotel Clovers in Singapore. (There is the Hotel Clover 769 North Bridge Road and Hotel Clover The Arts that is opening soon).

So, I was there for a staycation with hubby for the weekend and though it was a rainy weather, it was nice to be able to relax, forget about the stressful work, and have some "us" time...

The highlight of the hotel would have to be their roof terrace swimming pool. Surrounded by greenery and a hand painted mural wall in the reminiscent of an enchanting rainforest. You can literally escape and let loose here. 

The murals you see here at the wall of the pool as well as the cafeteria area at level 1 are handpainted by a Chinese artist - Hua Tuanan. He has worked with Louis Vuitton and Disney and the combination of modern painting with Chinese calligraphy style is his distinct signature.

All the rooms are equipped with wireless internet, full bathroom amenities, mini bar items and the Executive Club Rooms, as well as the Premier Executive Rooms, have NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto coffee machines together with a daily update of 2 capsules to kick start your morning!

So, do pop by Hotel Clover 5 Hong Kong Street for an enjoyable stay ~

Rooms are priced at:

Superior Room - $228++

Deluxe Room - $268++

Executive Club Room - $308++

Premier Executive Queen - $348++

Hotel Clover 5 HongKong Street

5 Hongkong Street,

Singapore 059648

Phone Number: +65 6653 8888

Email: reservations@hotelclover.com

Website: http://www.hotelclover5hongkongstreet.com

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ColorWash Launches Revolutionary High-Density Transparent Coating For Leather

Hi Huneybees,

Don't you just hate it when your branded leather/fabric bags get dirty and stains might not be removed due to the long exposure?

Well, now with ColorWash (leading professional cleaning service provider), they have launched a new cleaning technology that is set to revolutionize the industry in conjunction with their 10th Anniversary.

Introducing High-Density Transparent Coating.

Lengthy name, but once you know what magic it does, you will be wanting to have all your bags coated with it!

It is the first in local leather care industry to incorporate Silicone into transparent coating, protecting yout bags and other items from water and minor food stains. Silicone is known for its strong water-repelling and anti-abrasive properties, it will be as though your bags are wearing a raincoat.

Silicone also allows the leather to breathe, preventing the growth of fungi by exhuming trapped heat and moister through water vapour. The coating is also fortified with additional minerals to keep the leather supple and soft. What's more, is the minuscle particles in the High-Density Transparent Coating cover even the smallest seams, extending its application beyond leather products to include fabric and suede!

In short, the High-Density Transparent Coating:

• allows leather and fabric to last longer
• adds a soft and glossy layer to leather and fabric
• lets leather and faric breathe better
• repels water on leather and fabric more effectively
• protects leather from the effects of oxidation

Being its 10th Anniversary, ColorWash has also extended 2 more branches, totalling up to 10 stores in Singapore!
You can now find ColorWash (www.colorwash.com.sg) at:

• Alexandra, PSA Building #02-13
• Asia Square Tower Two, #02-20 (Opens on 30th September 2013)
• Bukit Timah Plaza, #B1-14
• China Square Central, #01-01
• Katong V, #02-05 (Opens on 25th October 2013)
• Mandarin Gallery, #03-05
• Marina Square, #B1-05
• Siglap Centre, #B1-02
• United Square, #B1-36A
• West Coast Plaza, #02-48

Nothing beats protecting your expensive bags! Let's go get them coated!

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Insta-Printa Launch @ The Bar-Roque Grill

Hi Huneybees,

Insta.Printa took Bangkok by storm during its launch back in September 2012 and has since been well received in various industries from entertainment to political parties. Their clients include Louis Vuitton, Mercedes and AIS. 

Insta.Printa was  first time spotted in Singapore at i.t Preview Party at Wisma Atria as well as the fashion show by Robinsons at Jem and the Pink Dot event. They have partnered with renowned fashion show producer Daniel Boey and his team designing events around Insta.Printa to make it memorable and personal to event goers.

So, what is Insta.Printa?

Developed by Look Squared, Insta.Printa is targeted at both end users and clients. Itwhen consumers snap shots on Instagram at an event, tag the photos with an assigned hashtag and the Insta.Printa will instantly print out the image for the consumer to keep.

The data garnered by Insta.Printa can be used by the event organizers to analyze what works for their event and how to improve on their strategies for future events. Post-event timeline charts generated by Insta.Printa would be able to chart how the interest of an audience is at a particular point of the event.

 “Insta.Printa leverages on Instagram, the best, largest and fastest growing photo-sharing app available that makes the experience of sharing photos extremely easy and fun” --- Pakin Techavisesa, CEO of Look Squared

 

For clients, Insta.Printa is a branding and marketing tool. Besides being able to customize corporate logos and messages on the photo print-out, Insta.Printa also collects data in real time, such as the profiles of the users, the total number of photos taken and the potential reach that the photos generate.

At the event, Pakin Techavisesa (CEO of Look Squared) and Zhao Xinming (CTO of Look Squared) showed us how simple the Insta.Printa works. We all got to bring back a piece of memory with us...

This data can later be used by clients to push messages to users and create post-event marketing strategies. They could also analyze to see which feature works for their event, and hence, improve on their current event. For example, an Insta.Printa timeline chart that is generated can show spikes to reflect increased interests from the audience of the activity being held at that period of time.

This is an example of how each photo print out will look like. It is fully customizable, down to logos to include, tags and names. Each card is name card size, so it fits easily to your wallets or name card holders (which you will have at all networking events) as well.

On a side note, I would also like to introduce you to The Bar-Roque Grill. The launch event for Insta.Printa was held there and it is located at the corner of Amara Hotel in the up-andcoming hipster zone of Tanjong Pagar. 

The restaurant’s two focal points are its innovative modern rotisserie -- one of the biggest in Singapore – and its outdoor terrace. Its décor reinterprets the social exuberance of the Baroque era in a contemporary idiom, with sophisticated wallpaper and fine leather contrasted with naturally textured stone and wood, iron and brick.

Some of it signature dishes (which we got to taste that day) are Mom's Recipe Apple Pie, Rotisserie Chicken, Salt Crusted Fish and Tart Flambee.

I shall leave you with more photos I took that day at the event... Psst, the models were dressed in MR. HOWARD's latest collection.

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Look out for Insta.Printa empowering upcoming fashion and lifestyle events near you socially and you will be able to SNAP, TAG, PRINT!

You can visit Look Squared’s website: http://looksquared.me or follow http://www.facebook.com/instaprintame. For enquiries, please email to hello@looksquared.me / call +65 9187 2817.

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