The annual Vivid Sydney attracts tons of visitors every year with their amazing innovative light installations and this year LG Electronics Inc. will be presenting their latest innovative InstaViewTMfridge with MoodUPTM.
Photo Credits: LG Electronics Singapore
A truly revolutionary kitchen appliance, the LG InstaViewTM fridge with MoodUPTM has colour-changing door panels that provide a whole new level of personalization. Enabling users to switch up the colours whenever the mood takes them, the fridge and its LED panels offer up to 190,000*colour combinations to choose from and easy management via the LG ThinQ™ mobile app. Additionally, the InstaViewTM with MoodUPTM boasts advanced refrigeration and smart technologies that deliver outstanding food freshness and user convenience for an elevated kitchen experience.
*Applies to 4-LED panel-door models. The number of colour combinations available may vary by the models and the markets. The ThinQ™ app is available on compatible Android and iOS smartphones.
Photo Credits: LG Electronics Singapore
You will be greeted by an eye-catching LED ‘wall’ measuring an impressive 4m high by 11m wide. Along with meeting the company’s colourific new fridge, you can also take part in a fun, movement-based quiz, What’s your Vivid Sydney Mood?, spanning eight compelling categories: Energetic, Cruisy, Whimsical, Cheerful, Adventurous, Creative, Soulful and Curious. After completing the quiz, you can capture the moment with a 360-degree photo and - by answering some questions about the kind of Vivid experience you're looking for - can receive a personalized Vivid Sydney itinerary. The ability to tailor the itinerary to the preferences of each visitor is made possible through the convenient accessibility of a web-augmented reality (web-AR) platform, which can be easily accessed using a compatible smart device*.
*Visitors can create an itinerary prior to visiting Vivid Sydney and without attending the ‘MoodUP, by LG’ activation via: www.lg.com/au/moodup.
Photo Credits: LG Electronics Singapore
For more interactive enjoyment, LG has also developed unique AR placements, strategically situated at various points along Vivid Sydney’s dazzling, 8km long light walk. These exclusive AR placements are also accessible through web AR on compatible devices, and will present different activities to enhance the experience of the festival’s immersive light show. To ensure you don’t miss out on any of the captivating AR, you can opt to receive prompts on your smartphones to alert you when you have arrived at one of LG’s AR-enabled locations.
“Our personalizable, customizable InstaViewTM fridge with MoodUPTM offers a wide array of colours to suit any tastes or preferences, and we’re very excited to be showcasing it at Vivid Sydney. During Sydney’s iconic festival, visitors will have the chance to experience a range of engaging interactions with our innovative fridge, which we plan to release in Australia this summer – the first time it will be available outside of South Korea.” --- Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company.
Photo Credits: LG Electronics Singapore
Vivid Sydney 2023 is happening from 26 May 2023 to 17 June 2023, taking place outside of Customs House in Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia. If you are in Sydney, why not add this amazing festival to your itinerary?
We've been planning for a mid-year trip and Australia has been a country that I keep wanting to go back again. I find it very pretty, life's laidback and the air is fresher there; with a lot of places still unexplored.
Every time we go, we are just touching on those tourist must-go itineraries and have very little time to really submerge ourselves into their lives. So, this time we are thinking of a self-driving trip and check out some of the unknown or less visited places in Sydney. So, we came across this article that introduces 10 insta-worthy places in Sydney and I'm so excited to share them with you...
Photo Credits: Destination New South Wales
Paddington Reservoir Gardens, Paddington
This heritage-listed public garden sits in the city’s East, with a touch ofHanging Gardens of Babylon and Roman baths. Once a vital source of water in the 19thcentury, the reservoir was transformed back in 2009, preserving much of the original brick, timber and iron framework. Stroll along the boardwalks, admire the fusion of contemporary and old elements, sit on the rooftop near the sunken garden and watch the light change as the sun sets in this magical haven.
Hacienda Bar, Circular Quay | @haciendasydney Sip a rum-inspired cocktail and drink in the stunning Sydney Harbour Bridge views at this hip drinking hole. The interior is as Insta-worthy as the view, with a nod to the grand plantation architecture of Cuba and a touch of 1950s Miami with lots of botanicals, pastel pink seating, and neon signage.
Photo Credits: Destination New South Wales
The Grounds, Alexandria | @thegrounds Built into the remnants of a heritage-listed factory in Sydney’s industrial centre, The Grounds has become a Sydney Insta icon with its kitchen-garden vibe and hearty, innovative eats. Snap a selfie in front of vegetable gardens, flower pots and old-fashioned stalls selling homemade soda and donuts. They have special themed nights and you should check out what they have done up for Aladdin Night!
Henry Deane at Hotel Palisade | @hotelpalisade Palisade Hotel, perched atop the historic watering hole is a beautiful, airy cocktail space. Settle upstairs at Henry Deane on one of the millennial pink couches with a cocktail and take in the breathtaking bird’s-eye view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Photo Credits: Destination New South Wales
Icebergs Pool, Bondi |@icebergsclub Bondi Beach is home to the world’s most famous ocean pool, Bondi Icebergs. Named after its Winter swimming club, the bright white pool dates back to 1929 and is an Instagram favourite during the Summer months. From Bondi, take the coastal walk around to Bronte Baths, built in 1887.
Located in the heart of Chinatown, the Chinese Garden of Friendship was modeled after the classic private gardens of the Ming Dynasty, offering an insight into Chinese Heritage and culture. Be whisked away to the Ming Dynasty for an afternoon and explore the very grounds that Hugh Jackman stood on when the filming of The Wolverine was done!
Photo Credits: Destination New South Wales
Green Square Library, Zetland
The new underground library that opened end of last year boasts a floor-to-ceiling colourful shelf of books that’s perfect for snapping your Instagram shot. Located in the light-filled reading room in the tower, this shelf doubles up as a gorgeous art installation. The entire library is flooded with plenty of natural light – thanks to the 40 over skylights across the roof, and because of its innovative use of space and architecture, also won the Architectural Review Library Award 2018.
Photo Credits: Destination New South Wales
Angel Place, CBD
Few know about this little nook in an alley, but for those who do – you’re in for a treat. Empty birdcages hang above Angel Place, casting an ethereal glow around the area and making it perfect for any sort of hipster-ific Instagram shot. Aptly titled ‘Forgotten Songs’, the display designed by Michael Thomas Hill allows you to take in the sounds of the birds as you stand beneath the cages and admire the gentle sway of the cages as you capture that super artistic shot. You’ll want to come back again for more.
Photo Credits: Destination New South Wales
The Calyx, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney |@thecalyxexperience Located in the heart of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, The Calyx is a horticultural exhibition space with an integrated mix of indoor and outdoor areas and changing exhibitions. The Calyx has the largest green wall in the southern hemisphere and stunning contemporary architecture.
Photo Credits: Destination New South Wales
Hornby Lighthouse, Watsons Bay This iconic lighthouse is painted in distinctive red and white candy stripes. It’s positioned in a spectacular spot too – standing tall at South Head, near Watsons Bay in Sydney Harbour National Park with views of Sydney Harbour to the West. Built in 1858, it was designed by colonial architect Alexander Dawson.
Don't they all look gorgeous right? With nature and cityscapes combined, and the weather just nice for a trip to visit Sydney again, I'm excited and now it's only down to whether hubby can take the leave. I'm Insta-ready for the trip already!
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I was looking up for some travel destinations to celebrate hubby's birthday and I came upon this information which I think very little people know about. So, I wana share it with you guys and I think it will bring more attention to the beautiful sceneries down under.
Jacaranda Blossoms commonly referred to as the "Dream Tree", are beautiful lilac trees that bloom from October to November, transforming Sydney into a sea of purple, and seeing the pictures shared, it's comparable with the cherry blossoms and sakura season...
For those that are also looking for a getaway and am keen to check out the Jacaranda Blossoms, here are some of the best spots for that Insta-worthy shot.
Photo Credits: Simon Hughes
Grafton Jacaranda Festival
Happening from 27 October – 4 November, the annual festival is held under canopies of purple blossoms and commences regally with the crowning of the Jacaranda Queen and Princesses. The fun family event features local arts, crafts, and sporting groups all showcasing their work.
The festival culminates with a float parade of enormous proportions on Saturday afternoon followed by a sunset family concert on the Riverbank. Sunday morning, for one last chance to tread the Jacaranda blossom carpeted streets, there is a Fun Run which includes a run across the famous bendy bridge.
Photo Credits: Destination NSW
Surry Hills, Sydney
One of Sydney’s buzziest and most happening suburb – Surry Hills is a gastronomic paradise filled with cafes and quirky restaurants, imagine dining and enjoying a lovely cup of coffee under those gorgeous lavender trees, as people walk by. What a scenery right?
Photo Credits: Destination NSW
Circular Quay, Sydney
The blooming jacarandas perfectly frame the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and historic cobblestone streets of The Rocks for a picture that captures attention. Strolling along the harbour with your loved ones would make a special memorable shot.
Photo Credits: Destination NSW
Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Take a long languid stroll in Sydney’s famous Royal Botanic Gardens. A short walk from Circular Quay and Hyde Park, the garden has thousands of plant specimens. Wildlife in the garden includes colourful birds, fruit bats, and water dragons. The Calyx is a world-class horticultural space, with changing exhibitions designed to capture your imagination.
I'm seriously considering this season in Sydney to be our next trip, now to make sure hubby has enough leave to take. LOL!
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Before I was whisked off to Australia, I managed to check out a new launch by M.A.C Cosmetics. This is for the ladies who are infatuated with lip colours and are looking for a fully pigmented lip gloss.
Named as Vamplify, there are 16 electrifying lip shades to be paired with 12 shades of lip pencil color. There was suppose to be a 17th shade - She-Rebel, but sadly it didn't make it into the Singapore market. WHY?! I was super amped about this blue shade and rushed down to the store early morning only to find that it is not launched here!!!
For Fall/Winter 2015, lip gloss is back and with the Vamplify shades, you can forget about that sticky feeling and it is no more just a top coat for your lip sticks! It has the opacity of a liquid lipstick, the sheen of a gloss, and the texture and staying power of a traditional lipstick. After swiping each stick, I'm seriously considering throwing out my lipsticks in exchange for these babies.
There are nude shades to shocking colours and I was really taking a super duper long time to decide which shades to get... Well, here's the swatches of the Lipglosses (which I might have missed out a couple in the midst of the mess) and Pro Long Wear Lip Pencil, hopefully, that will help you decide on that purchase faster...
In addition, the long and wide doe-foot applicator provides ample coverage in one swipe, while the tapered tip allows you to draw a precise line around the perimeter of your lips. It's basically like a glossy lip liner and I've been using them on my Australia trip. You can wear them alone or have them as a colour changer on top of your lip sticks.
Little Miss Mischief
What's Going On?
How Chic Is This?
Modern Drama
Oh and did I mention that they are very moisturising as well?! Whenever I go to a cold climate country, my lips would chap and hurt by the third day, but this time round, my lips didn't even crack and I didn't even have to use my lip balm!
I think they should make the Vamplify lip glosses their permanent line, but before that is happening, you better be heading down to the M.A.C counters today as they come in limited quantity and won't be staying here for long!
Here's leaving you with my looks with Little Miss Mischief, What's Going On?, How Chic Is This? and Modern Drama, each emoting a different feel for different trend...
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An exuberant Firdaus attributed his win to “perseverance and coffee”. LtoR: Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot, Mohammed Firdaus Bin Ismani, Winner, Steven Greenway, Head of Commercial, Scoot
Scoot, LCC of the Year1, had concluded the World’s Longest Virtual Flight this afternoon (5 June 2013) at 15:45. Mohammed Firdaus Bin Ismani, 29, outlasted more than 2,000 other contenders to win the grand prize.
Scoot’s CEO Campbell Wilson and members of the Scoot team were on hand to present Firdaus with the winners’ cheque for $20,000 and a certificate entitling him to a years’ worth of Scoot return tickets to any Scoot destination.
The contest was designed to celebrate the first anniversary of Scoot’s route to Sydney, Australia. However, a hardware failure prevented some participants from boarding.
Addressing the issue, Scoot’s CEO, Campbell Wilson said, “At this stage, it appears that the problem was a server load balancing hardware failure. We are conducting a full investigation and will update the Scoot community as we learn more. We understand the frustration that this has caused, and we are determined to solve the technical issues so all our registered participants can get a fair go. Once the hardware issue is fixed, and the application thoroughly tested to ensure stability, we will email all original registrants so they can take another crack at the $20,000 and a year’s worth of flights.”
For more updates on the Scoot World’s Longest Virtual Flight, please visit www.facebook.com/flyscoot.
About Scoot™ Scoot™ operates medium and long haul no-frills flights between Singapore and Sydney, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo, Tianjin, Shenyang and Qingdao, with Seoul and Nanjing commencing shortly. Operating a fleet of Boeing 777-200 aircraft, Scoot provides – in addition to fantastic value airfares – a safe, reliable and contemporary travel experience with a unique attitude – Scootitude™. Scoot is passionate about changing the way people travel long distance. Book your tickets at Flyscoot.com or contact our call centre.
Scoot, LCC of the Year, today opened registrations for the “World’s Longest Virtual Flight” – on which one lucky contestant will win S$20,000 in cash, with a further S$30,000 in travel vouchers to be given away!
The contest, in which anyone can participate by registering at www.facebook.com/flyscoot, will take place on 4 June 2013, a year to the day since Scoot operated its first ever commercial flight. Following the same route as the inaugural service, the virtual flight will “take off” from Singapore to Sydney at 9pm on 4 June 2013 and “fly” back from Sydney to Singapore at 5am on 5 June 2013.
“In the past 12 months, Scoot has gone from just one aircraft and one destination to a fleet of five aircraft operating to Sydney, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo, Tianjin, Qingdao and Shenyang, with Seoul and Nanjing commencing in the next two weeks. It’s been a busy and exciting year for all of us at Scoot, and we’re incredibly grateful for all those who’ve supported us. Our online community, especially, has been fantastic, so we wanted to celebrate our first anniversary in a fitting way – and what more fitting way for an online community than to win cash and prizes for doing what they do best: clicking!” --- Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot
Contestants “on board” must tap (mobile) or click (desktop) the “Scoot Virtual Flight” every 60 seconds initially…with the contestant who outlasts all others walking away with S$20,000 cash and free Scoot flights for one year! All participants will also have the chance to receive one of the S$30,000 in Scoot travel vouchers being given away throughout the contest.
In addition, 200 contestants will be invited to participate in person at Golden Village City Square Mall theatre, where they can enjoy a free movie marathon, make themselves comfortable with Scoot blankets and “win before they begin” with travel vouchers.
To participate in the “World’s Longest Virtual Flight” contest, simply register at www.facebook.com/flyscoot from 12pm on 27 May 2013, accept the contest’s terms and conditions, read the tips on how to stay safe, then “board” the virtual flight at 8pm on 4 June 2013 ready for “take off” at 9pm. Get ready to Scoot for S$20,000 cash!
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility
The World’s Longest Virtual Flight (the “Contest”) is open to fans of the official Scoot Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/FlyScoot) aged 18 years and above as of 1 January 2013 who are Singapore residents (citizens, permanent residents or work permit holders), except employees of Scoot Pte Ltd (“Scoot”), Singapore Airlines Limited and the companies in the Singapore Airlines Group and all related agencies.
Consent
By entering the Contest, participants are bound by these Contest Terms and Conditions. Failure to adhere to the Contest Terms and Conditions will disqualify the participant from the Contest, and any prizes won shall be forfeited, withheld or withdrawn at Scoot’s sole discretion.
Health and Safety
For safety reasons, participants should obtain medical certification that they are physically fit to participate in the Contest. All participants must be physically fit and have no ailment that may recur or be exacerbated during the Contest.
Registration
To participate, a user must like the Scoot’s Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/FlyScoot) and register on ‘The World’s Longest Virtual Flight’ Facebook app on Scoot’s Facebook page by filling in a registration form. Registrants must register with particulars as in their NRIC/passport. Proof of identity (NRIC, passport, or official documents bearing the name used during registration) is required during claiming of prize. Registration opens at 1200h on 27 May 2013 and closes at 1500h on 4 June 2013 (Singapore time).
Only the first 10,000 registrants to sign in (“Board your Virtual Flight”) ‘The World’s Longest Virtual Flight’ Facebook app between 2000h and 2045h on 4 June 2013 Singapore time will qualify to participate in the Contest.
Participation in Contest at Scoot Contest Venue
Participants may take part in the Contest at Golden Village, City Square Mall (“Scoot Contest venue”), where movies will be screened for the participants. Scoot will randomly select 200 participants to take part in the Contest at the Scoot Contest venue from the participants who opted on the registration form to be considered for selection to participate at the Scoot Contest venue. The number of participants selected is determined by the capacity of the Scoot Contest venue. Scoot’s selection of participants is at its sole discretion and cannot be disputed.
Contest Timing
The Contest will commence at 2100h on 4 June 2013 Singapore time. Participants can board the virtual flight on their mobile devices, tablets or desktops that are connected to the internet from 2000h. All participants have to board the flight by 2045h, after which the Contest will be closed for sign-in (“Aircraft doors have closed for take off”). Participants who are taking part in the Contest at the Scoot Contest,are advised to arrive at the venue from 1930h onwards and must be seated by 2030h.
How to play and prizes
When the Contest commences, the participant will click or tap on the highlighted area on the app whenever the prompt appears. Failure to do so will result in the immediate disqualification of the participant (“Drop out from The World’s Longest Flight”). Participants must stay on the Contest app for as long as required if the “Turbulence” message appears and during the 30-minute break after the virtual flight lands in Sydney. Participants who exit the app any time before the winner is determined will also be disqualified immediately. The last participant who remains clicking or tapping in the Contest will win a grand prize of S$20,000 cash and a year of free flights with Scoot to any destination in the Scoot network. Other prizes are vouchers worth a total of S$30,000. A winning participant may win only one prize. Winners will be notified of the prizes and voucher redemption instructions by email within 5 business days from 5 June 2013 (Singapore time).
The virtual flight from Singapore to Sydney and back will take approximately 16 hours with a 30-minute break when the virtual flight lands in Sydney. The entire Contest is expected to end by approximately 1300h on 5 June 2013 Singapore time (GMT +8) with a winner. The Contest will continue should there be more than one participant remaining in the Contest after 1300h on 5 June 2013 Singapore time (GMT +8), until a winner is determined. Scoot may terminate the contest and determine a winner at its discretion.
Participants’ behavior
For participants who are taking part in the Contest outside the Scoot Contest venue:
If there is any verbal act (e.g., taunting, use of vulgarities) by any participant to the other participants or any unruly behavior between any participants at any point during the Contest Facebook app’s Facebook Comments feature, the participants involved will be immediately disqualified, at Scoot’s sole discretion.
For participants who are taking part in the Contest at the Scoot Contest venue:
If there is any verbal or physical act (e.g. taunting, gesturing, nudging, shoving, punching, slapping) by any participant to the other participants or any sort of unruly behavior between any of the participants at any point at the Scoot Contest venue, the Contestant(s) involved will be immediately disqualified, at Scoot’s sole discretion.
Any acts of violence by a participant against any other participant, Scoot representative, Organisers or any other person may be reported to the Police.
Health advisory
For participants who are taking part in the Contest outside the Scoot Contest venue:
If a participant needs medical attention, the participant should withdraw from the Contest to seek medical treatment. All medical expenses will be borne by such participant and Scoot shall not be liable or responsible for any failure or delay to seek medical attention, or any losses, damages or injuries whatsoever or howsoever caused arising from the failure or delay in seeking medical attention.
For participants who are taking part in the Contest at the Scoot Contest venue:
If a participant needs any medical attention, Scoot may in its sole discretion disqualify the participant and assist in transporting the participant to a medical/hospital facility. However, all medical expenses will be borne by the participant and Scoot shall not be liable or responsible for any failure or delay in providing such transportation or medical attention, or any losses, damages or injuries whatsoever or howsoever caused arising from the provision of such transportation or medical attention.
Disclaimer
This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Inc. (“Facebook”). The participant must have a valid Facebook account and internet access is required for entry.
Scoot Pte Ltd, Singapore Airlines Limited and the companies in the Singapore Airlines Group will not be responsible or liable for (i) any faulty or failed electronic data transmissions; (ii) any unauthorised access to, or theft, destruction or alteration of entry forms or submissions at any point in the operation of the Contest; (iii) any technical malfunction, failure, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or communications line failure, regardless of cause, with regard to any equipment, system, network, line, satellite, server, computer or provider utilised in any aspect of the operation of the Contest; (iv) inaccessibility or unavailability of the Internet; (v) distractions at the Contest venue where movies will be played or (vi) any injury or loss to participants which may be related to or resulting from any attempt to participate in the Contest.
Each participant expressly acknowledges and agrees that Scoot Pte Ltd, Singapore Airlines Limited and the companies in the Singapore Airlines Group shall not be liable to the participant for any loss or damage or injury whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with the Contest. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, each participant expressly acknowledges and agrees that Scoot Pte Ltd, Singapore Airlines Limited and the companies in the Singapore Airlines Group have expressly excluded liability for all direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage, including but not limited to injuries, loss or damage to other equipment or property or for loss of profit, business, revenue, goodwill or anticipated savings pursuant to the Contest.
Decision of winner
In the event of any dispute, the decision of the judges shall be final. The selection and number of judges shall be at the sole discretion of Scoot. The judges’ and/or Scoot’s decision at all stages of the Contest is final. No enquiries, appeals, verbal or written, shall be considered. All participants shall accept and abide by any and all decisions made by Scoot and/or the judges concerning, without limitation, the rules of participation, the rules, procedures and regulations of the Contest, the award of prize(s) and any other matters relating to the Contest including the production thereof.
Organizers’ rights
By taking part in the competition, the participant consents to all information provided by the participant to be used for research and statistical analysis. This information will not be sold or given to any third-party organization outside of Scoot.
The participant grants Scoot the rights necessary for distribution and public display of any content submitted as part of the Contest, and hereby grants Scoot the perpetual right to exclusively, royalty-free and without limitation freely use, modify, edit, copy, reproduce, distribute, broadcast, translate, create derivative works from, alter and publicly display or publish any such intellectual property rights, for whatever purpose, in any form or medium, either on this web-site or elsewhere, whether promotional or in other activities or events arranged by Scoot, whether locally or world-wide.
The Contest rules, terms and conditions may be changed at any time, without notice to participants if Scoot deems it at its sole discretion.
These Terms and Conditions and the Contest shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Singapore and the participants submit irrevocably to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Singapore.
If these Terms and Conditions are translated into any other language, such other language version is for reference only and shall not be used in the interpretation of these Terms and Conditions. The English version shall prevail in all circumstances.
INEO Solutions Singapore Pte Ltd has been engaged to manage and run the Scoot ‘The World’s Longest Virtual Flight’ campaign on Facebook and the Contest. They are bound by a non-disclosure agreement not to sell, use or give away any information collected.
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