Tag Archives: shops

Capitol Piazza: Capitol Theatre After the Renovation

Posted on May 18, 2015 by bookjunkie

Capitol Theatre after the renovation now has a fancy name, Capitol Piazza, and it’s filled with fancy shops. I can’t even recall what the old place looks like even though I’ve been there countless number of times for movies. A … Continue reading →

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Back to Star Vista

Posted on January 18, 2015 by bookjunkie

Haven’t been to Star Vista in a while. This time I took the MRT to Bouna Vista station and got a bit lost as I thought it was directly connected to the mall but it was a bit of a walk. … Continue reading →

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Jem: The Upscale New Mall at Jurong East (& My Directory Picks)

Posted on June 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

We were super kiasu, I’m embarrassed to say, and checked out the newest mall jem even though most of it is just a replica of malls in Orchard Road, like Centrepoint. And nope, no queuing for us as we didn’t … Continue reading →

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The Star Vista: New Mall at Buona Vista MRT & My Directory Picks

Posted on October 21, 2012 by bookjunkie

B likes to hunt for new malls (that seems to be the main thing in Singapore if you want to escape the heat) and he was the one who told me about this place. My first time here and I … Continue reading →

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I Adore the Cafes at Cluny Court

Posted on September 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

I only recently discovered that the new Botanic Gardens entrance is much nearer to Cluny Court than the Botanic Gardens Visitor’s Centre Cafe and the Cafes here are much nicer too. I would come again to Gastronomia Da Paolo and … Continue reading →

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Shopping at ION

Posted on August 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

My cousin’s last request before she had to head home (her second home being Australia), was to shop at ION and so we did. I asked her if this was her favourite place for shopping in Singapore and she said … Continue reading →

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Batam Spa, Day Trip (Part 3 of 3)

Posted on August 20, 2012 by bookjunkie

Beautiful night scene as we left on the van back to the Sekupang ferry terminal (there are a couple of ferry terminals in Batam depending on which spa you book). Couldn’t miss the last ferry back after the 4 hour … Continue reading →

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Take Me Back to the New Duxton Hill

Posted on May 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

Our recent stroll around Duxton Hill will stand out as one of my most treasured memories. It was relaxing to explore the place with my sweetest companion. I usually try to avoid a lot of walking and sweating in the … Continue reading →

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We Just Discovered Rochester Mall (& a Peek at the Directory)

Posted on March 20, 2012 by bookjunkie

I like discovering new places because if I don’t I think I’ll be bored to death in Singapore which is so tiny we often keep going back to the same old places. Rochester Mall is not fully open yet, but … Continue reading →

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The Former Scotts Shopping Centre is now Scotts Square (My Directory Picks)

Posted on February 6, 2012 by bookjunkie

What I liked best at Scotts Square were the eateries and that it was pretty empty when I was there. It’s not as swanky or as huge as ION but my favourite feature was the colourful blown glass fixture from … Continue reading →

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Changi City Point: The New Mall opposite Expo MRT & My Directory Picks

Posted on December 26, 2011 by bookjunkie

Changi City Point is developed by the same group that came up with the very popular Centre Point in town.  Many would come here for the outlet stores including some very firsts (like Payless which sells cheap shoes arranged neatly … Continue reading →

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112 Katong: Singapore’s Newest Mall & My Directory Picks

Posted on December 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

So here I was at 112 Katong. Had no idea of its existence before. It used to be the Katong mall, but it’s so utterly different now. I don’t like checking out malls, but my partner does, especially if it’s … Continue reading →

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Millenia Walk Christmas Decorations 2011

Posted on December 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

Not even Christmas yet and already a clearance sale? It was nice to discover by chance that Wood in the Books has another very pretty store at Millenia Walk. Mos Burger was decked out for Christmas and playing Christmas albums. … Continue reading →

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ION Christmas 2011: Paul Frank, Jams & A Skinny Santa

Posted on December 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

Looks like a gold xmas tree this year. One thing lazy me loves about Singapore is not having to climb up stairs. Is this Paul Frank store new? Haven’t been to ION in quite a while. Love the abominable snowman. … Continue reading →

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Orchard Road Christmas Decorations and my thoughts about Crowds

Posted on December 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

There was this changing light that provided entertainment as you’re stuck at the traffic junction. The scene is constantly changing and nothing stays still in Singapore. It’s hard to even stop a while and it seems like if you don’t … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lights at Somerset 313

Posted on November 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

Seen some gaudy Christmas decorations, but at least these colours are quite pretty. Still, Christmas in Singapore is very, extremely commercialized.

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Junction 8: Crystal Jade & NTUC Finest

Posted on November 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

Our default place to go for affordable but good Dim Sum is Crystal Jade. I find the service good and my tea or iced water is regularly topped up.  I really love the porridge, steamed BBQ pau and carrot cake … Continue reading →

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Being a tourist in my own country, at Marina Bay Sands

Posted on November 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

Love taking random shots of things that interest me. It’s the only way to sustain my interest when I’m inside a mall. Although to be fair I think Marina Bay Sands has one of the nicest. The best part being … Continue reading →

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Red Dot Design Museum Shop and Other Pretty Features

Posted on October 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

Even if you don’t get to the museum, the museum shop itself is a feast for the eyes. Very tempting indeed. I loved this bucket bag from afar but I didn’t like the rough texture upon closer inspection. Still adored … Continue reading →

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Liang Court: Tintin Comic Books at Kinokuniya

Posted on October 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

Adore the rocket bookshelf.

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New Tea Craft Store at Liang Court

Posted on October 19, 2011 by bookjunkie

Saw this new outlet near Kinokuniya at Liang Court. Thought these tea cups were so pretty. Made me feel zen since I’ve been reading about Wabi Sabi lately.  Especially loved the white tea pot with blue patterns and  a bamboo … Continue reading →

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Rochor Centre: Halloween Stuff & Speciality Wholesale Shops

Posted on October 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

This is one place I don’t enjoy coming to (has a bit of a gritty vibe, like Sim Lim Square and hot like a sauna with no escalators), but since I was tagging along, I decided to whip out my … Continue reading →

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