SINGAPORE (May 27): Perk up your look with a statement piece or the latest popular accessory.
Elegant beauty
Mikimoto, producer of the finest cultured pearls, has moved its flagship store in Marina Bay Sands to a more prominent location. The revamped boutique is 754 sq ft and features exquisite one-of-a-kind high jewellery pieces specially flown in from overseas to commemorate the occasion. One such piece is the MIKIMOTO Pétales Collection Les Pétales Place Vendôme 18k White Gold Necklace with White South Sea Pearls and Diamonds (main image). The stunning necklace costs $484,000.
Be bold
Coach, through the eyes of creative director Stuart Vevers, gives a playful take on oversized shearlings and florals, along with artisanal fabrics and quilts that are bold and exaggerated. It has been described as a mash-up of joyful defiance and free-spirited grit.
Retro fit
For a gift that combines glam and luxury, opt for this envelope-shaped handbag from Gucci’s majestic Rajah collection. Evoking a retro feel, it is constructed from polished leather in deep burgundy, adorned with a tiger head detail and accented with sparkling crystals.
Charming tassle
Jazz up your bag with Loewe’s swishy and trendy fringed bag charm, made in Spain from strips of hand-cut and knotted yellow leather
Take your vitamins
Our skin needs essential vitamins each day and Mamonde Vital Vitamin Line has all these and more to combat dull skin caused by the weather and ageing. Each bottle contains Bitter Orange Flower Extract and Vitamins B3, B5, C, E, F and P, which work in synergy to help skin effectively recover from fatigue and revitalise it.
Lovely melody
Paloma’s Melody circle pendant from Tiffany & Co, crafted from 18k yellow gold and embellished with diamonds, is made up of two fluid linking bands suspended from a delicate chain. Suitable for daily wear and special occasions.
Scented paradise
You will find all your favourite fragrances in one place at Amaris, a luxury multi-brand fragrance retailer offering a collection of 11 niche perfume brands: Carven, Compagnie de Provence, Histoires de Parfums, Jean Patou, Juliette Has A Gun, Lubin, Maison Micallef, Miller Harris, BDK Parfums, Molinard and State of Mind. Located at Level 3 of Paragon.
Monogram mania
Burberry has jumped on the monogram bandwagon with a collection that features interlocking TB initials (of founder Thomas Burberry) in tonal shades of Burberry beige and brown. The collection of bags and shoes is designed by Riccardo Tisci, Burberry’s chief creative officer.
Fragrance to go
Here’s a travel tip for women: Always carry a bottle of fragrance with you for a quick, refreshing touch-up. A must-have is Cartier’s collection of roll-on fragrances. The three floral favourites are La Panthère Eau de Toilette, Cartier Carat and Baiser Volé. They are small enough to slip into your handbag or clutch purse.
Nourishment for the skin
Dior has added La Micro-Lotion de Rose to its Dior Prestige skincare range, which also comprises La Micro-Huile de Rose and Le Micro-Sérum de Rose Yeux. The lotion introduces skin micro-nutritive properties found in the Rose de Granville, which is descended from a wild rose discovered on the cliffs of Normandy. This unique Dior rose is the seventh generation of hybrids. La Micro-Lotion de Rose combines the purifying power of rose minerals with the nourishment of millions of micro-drops of rose oil. After use, the skin feels instantly more beautiful, fresh and purified.
Versatile accessories
Kate Spade has launched a slew of fashionable ready-to-wear accessories for its Summer 2019 collection. The jewellery pieces can be worn on its own or matched with items from the same collection. Key pieces to look out for include enamel faceted bangles, leather cuffs and flowers crafted from mother-of-pearl with filigree details.
