Bling it on
EVER heard of simulated diamonds? At 18 KARAATS, these diamond alternatives are actually lab-created gemstones from the USA. Hand-cut and polished using techniques used on natural diamonds, the sparklers are set on 18-karat solid white gold. The bling has a bonus too: it costs only a fraction of its diamond counterpart. For instance, these exquisite pear-shaped earrings, hung on white gold French lever-back clips will set you back for $488 while the one-carat solitaire is going for $399. 18 KARAATS is located at #01-K2 of The Centrepoint. For more information, please call 6836-9430 or go to www.18karaats.com.
Fancy a vacation?
YOUR next shopping trip may just win you a trip to Paris or Milan. Every $300 spent at TANG+Co from now till August 31 will entitle you to a chance to win the grand prize of a vacation to one of the French cities in a lucky draw. You also stand to walk away with great lucky dip gifts, which include La Prairie Skincare trial kits (worth $156 each), TANG+Co shopping vouchers (worth up to $100) and Bulgari Skincare Duo sampling kits (worth $69 each). Thank your lucky stars if you are a TANGS Fashion Lifestyle or Citibank cardmember, for you enjoy double chances in the draw! TANG+Co Women and TANG+Co Men are located at Levels 2 and 3 of TANGS Orchard respectively. The $300 nett purchase must be done in a single receipt. Other terms and conditions apply, please check in-store for more details.
Animal instinct
GIVE your feet the attention they deserve and go wild over these snakeskin gladiator stilettos from Giuseppe Zanotti. It's one way for the urban woman to channel the sexy Greek goddess vibe - which gladiator footwear are known to inspire - while the reptile skin adds a sexy tough-girl twist to the look. The Italian shoemaker also collaborated with New York edgy designer Thakoon, known for dressing up US First Lady Michelle Obama, for this year's Fall/Winter season. The collection is only available at their outlet at #02-04 of Ion Orchard. Giuseppe Zanotti is also located at #01-09 of Palais Renaissance.
Get carried away
IT'S time to loosen up your purse strings and get carried away at Liz Claiborne New York. Tote around town with this ethnic-inspired satchel and you are bound to make heads turn, thanks to the graphic ikat print. The double-handled arm candy has three interior multi-function pockets and one zipped pocket and boasts a sturdy bottom. Bag this at all Liz Claiborne New York outlets, including Ion Orchard (#B1-25) and Isetan Scotts Level 2.
This article was first published in The Business Times
