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It's today!! Happy Birthday to both of my dearest friends Farah and Suraini. I will be out later scouching for both of your presents. It's gonna be a fun day! May all your wishes came true. Love you babes!!

Ion Opening Exclusives So we know who's new at the Ion Orchard , but the big news is how the swanky glam brands are celebrating the opening... with limited edition items. So mark this moment of shopping history in your wardrobe with a limited edition piece... any excuse really! Louis Vuitton Opening this Friday, with VIPs getting a sneak peek this Thursday, LV will launch eleven limited edition commemorative items. Stamped with "Louis Vuitton Orchard Road Singapore" the range includes a lambskin skirt, gold leather sling bag, sunglasses, ballet flats and men's sneakers. Cartier Whilst you might have missed out on the 15 diamond and sapphire studded Panthere watches worth $80,000 each (darn it), you can still get in early for some Cartier bling, as this flagship sets sail Wednesday, July 15. Miu Miu Love a good snakeskin? Must-have Miu Miu will have a limited number of specially designed snakeskin handbags stamped with "Miu Miu Singapore Special Edition" ($3,...

Your 18-month-old's language and cognitive development: Speaking loud and clear New this month: Speaking loud and clear At a year and a half, most children speak a dozen words (or more) clearly. Besides "Mama" and "Dada," favorite words include "bye-bye," "milk," "cookie," "car," "oh!," and "my." Many 18-month-old toddlers can also link two words together to form rudimentary sentences — sentences without linking verbs or other connecting words. She may say "All gone," "Want ball," or "Me up." Your 18-month-old probably still does a lot of babbling in imitation of the adult conversations she hears. With increasing frequency, though, you'll hear clear words in the midst of the chattering. (If your child can't say at least two words by now, be sure to mention it to her caregiver at her next well-child visit; your caregiver may wish to test her hearing or have a speech ...

Designer bags, vintage jewellery, online fashion and more! Far East Plaza Shopping Guide So when you plan to hit Orchard, Far East Plaza rarely makes the cut. But stop. Wait. Don't think shabby, think shabby-chic! At Far East Plaza you will find vintage designer bags, online fashion, vintage jewels, bargain second hand bookshops and more! From the beginning...level three If you only have a couple of hours, start here. Head to Woodwood (03-88) for some well cut dresses, and opposite Alveda (03-15) to book in for a 1 hour Jurlique facial ($58). Head to Branded (03-03) to trade in or buy branded bags like your vintage LV, Hermes, Chanel or Burberry, then shoot around the corner, pass the tattoo parlours to Beads Passion (03-13), if bead making is your thing. Hit level four for more First stop Ministry of Press (04-31). For lovers of American Apparel , there are no queues here (unlike London). These guys customize your t-shirts with your own designs, same day. Around the corner loo...

Heading to KL for a night or two? Just make sure you know where to go, as there is plenty to do and see in our neighbouring city. Stay Get away from it all and experience a colonial hilltop mansion for a night or two at Carcosa Seri Negara . Think chintz, teak and marble. If you want more modern day book a club suite for sheer pampering at the Mandarin Oriental . Hotel Maya is another good option, with its central location and reasonable packages. But if you are after some Arabian glamour head to Le Méridien for a touch of white marble, chandelier and arabesque designs. Shop For some homegrown talent head to Aseana , where you will find local designers creating some Pucci-esque dresses with traditional batik patterns. The Bangsar area, is great for a spot of boutique shopping. Check out Gallo by Thian where everything is designed in-store! Mooie is great for youthful, casual threads, at friendly price points and the instore café is great for the weary shopper. Tea & Sympathy h...