Out & About : What's your Flavour?

Have you swung by the Plain Vanilla Pop-up in store yet?

It's only been day 4 of the pop-up... and the response has already been overwhelming. Aside from stocking a mainstays menu of their signature favourites, PV Bakery has also whipped up 3 exclusive flavours made for us that have been selling like hot cupcakes. If you haven't managed to get your hands on them, we advise you to swing by early. Best time to come down? When our doors open at noon. Guaranteed freshness.

So inspired by these cupcakes that we thought we'd pair each flavour with a certain look. So tell us - What's your flavour?


✿ Inspired by Lavender Honey ✿




The Lavender Honey lady is ultra girly, classy and sweet - all at the very same time. She picks substance over fluff - preferring to pay the extra premium for modest, understated pieces that in return lasts her a lifetime. Her sass is in her extra attention to details, and she's not one to hide her indulgence for the finer things in life.

Clockwise from top left - Parkside Dress from Ace & Jig, Maine EDP from MCMC Fragrances, Lace dress from Merleni, The Art of French Cooking book by Julia Child, rings from Saught, earrings from Icing, necklace and bracelet from WoonHung, Teacup Slip-ons from KEDS, Ivory Crochet Slip-ons from TOMS


✿ Inspired by Rose Pistachio ✿




You can smell the Rose Pistachio girl from a mile away. She oozes an abundance of energy and a thirst for adventure. Always dressed for comfort first, her personality shines through her quirky pairing of pieces and her lighthearted take on life.

Clockwise from top left - Women's AFD by Pointer, Randy trousers by Twist & Tango, top by Twist & Tango, necklace from WoonHung, Poppy shorts from Rockstar x Al&Alicia, denim top from Dr Denim, makeup bag from Maptote, leather pouch from BAGGU, bracelets from WoonHung, pencil case from Maptote, cahiers from Math Paper Press for Rockstar


✿ Inspired by Violet Lemon ✿




You can never keep a Violet Lemon girl down. She is fearless, curious, and breaks all conventional ideas on what being a lady is all about. She is grounded by her strong moral values, enthusiastic about life, and generous and gentle to her loved ones.

Clockwise from top left - Snap jeans from Dr Denim, button-up shirt from Taylor Stitch, re-usable bags from BAGGU, Hannah from Pointer, An Economist Gets Lunch by Taylor Cowen, Tangerina Pants from Loreak Mendian, classic 2750 sneakers from Superga, accessories from Curious Creatures, Gina Stewart Cox & Jack Spade

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All items are available at Orchard 22 | The Plain Vanilla Pop-up is happening at both Rockstar Boutiques from 10-25 August | Promo of the week : Take 15% off all Pointer Footwear | 10% storewide discount all through August!

Out & About - Building your Wardrobe

A little stylish bird once told us that the trick to looking effortless is to make the bulk of the tough decisions in the fitting rooms, to deliberate real seriously before making a purchase. A pair of pants in the most current shade of blue, but does it work for you? A studded top, so on-trend, but do you feel like an imposter in it? That's rule #1 to building a solid wardrobe - you've got to get your foundations right.

Once the foundations are in place, piecing together outfits is a breeze. You are now pairing pieces you know for sure will work in every bit in your favour, and dressing up in the mornings don't seem to be the nightmare that you recall it to be. Why, you are now pairing pieces together that would have never crossed your mind, ever, before.

We like building our wardrobes with classic pieces, and throwing in a few unexpected twists; Bright punches of colour, quirky prints, or small details that make all the difference.


For Her :




A classic drop-waist dress in an unexpected burst of teal (Rockstar x Al&Alicia Ashley Dress), paired with a cheeky clutch from Alphabet Bags and a pair of Superga 2750s (Crochet, in Pastel Green).


For Him :




Knowledge Cotton plaid shirts, t-shirts, henleys & twill shorts, paired with a Classic 2750 from Superga in Grey Sage.


All products can be found at Rockstar at Cineleisure. Don't forget, SUPERGAs are now going for 15% off in-store - until 4 August only!

Out & About : Play Tourist for a Day

Pick a day - Go offline with your other for a full 12 hours (we dare you to). And we mean offline; no facebook / instagram / twitter. You have to be serious about this mini expedition, so be your own conscience!

Play tourist for a day with a film camera. Snap away – skies on windows, old alleys, a crack in a beautiful tiled wall.

 FOR HER - Dress strategically. Al&Alicia Poppy Print Blouse (latte) & a Loreak Mendien Pirata Pants (twill blue) keeps things breezy. Ensure drinks & dips stay cool in a SoYoung Cooler Bag, and be kind to your feet with all that walking with TOMS' Classic slip-on (faded tropical). 

 FOR HIM - Keep things interesting with a Sifr Henley Ice Wash Shirt (olive) and Jack Spade Shorts (navy), complete with a multi-tone Timberland Heritage Boat Shoe (earth tri-tone). Don't forget that analogue cam - La Sardina Lomography (moonassi edition).

All products can be found at our Orchard 22 boutique.

An Interview : Rockstar X AL&ALICIA Collection.02

So admist the hustle and bustle of the Weekend Market we threw the long weekend back, we've also found time to sneak in a little interview session with local designer, Alicia Ong from AL&ALICIA.

We've spent the last few months poring over their sketches, attending countless fittings,  and cutting styles we think don't quite make the list. Many adjustments later, we're finally getting things together in preparation for the launch of the Rockstar x AL&ALICIA Collection.02. Mighty excited!


TAKE FLIGHT - Collection.02. More sneaks over here.

Before the 2nd collection hits the stores, we thought we'd reintroduce you to the brains behind AL&ALICIA - So we sat Alicia down for a little chit chat...

Hey it's Alicia!

Rockstar approached you guys to collaborate on a capsule collection. What made you say yes?
Itʼs easy. We like everything Rockstar; from the shoes to the accessories and even the plants! So when we learned they think well of us too, we were more than happy to be able to work together on something special.


What is the difference between this collaboration line and your own line, AL&ALICIA?
AL&ALICIA caters to the contemporary global market with a higher price point, containing a few dressier pieces. The AL&ALICIA X Rockstar (by soon lee) collaboration allows us to explore our casual and fun side with an injection of quirky-ness.


The 1st collection was a success and sold really well - was it challenging to create Collection.02? What was the inspiration for this particular collection?
The hardest thing about creating new collections is to maintain that same consistency but yet bring something new to the plate. The inspiration for Collection.02 is all about traveling and discovering cityscapes from New York to Paris to Tokyo.


With Collection.02, who is the girl you are designing for?
Sheʼs young, colorful, girly and yet adventurous at the same time.





What can we expect from this collection and in what ways are the clothes travel-friendly?
Lots of easy-to-wear separates and chic dresses for day to night travel. Collection.02 features classic silhouettes like the first with an extra dose of prints, patterns and gamine touches.


Plan an AL&ALICIA x Rockstar travel itinerary for a day - Where would you recommend a tourist to visit in Singapore for a truly unique experience?

• Coffee and croissants at Café Oʼbatignolles or Club Street Social
• Take a walk along Ann Siang Hill and visit little shops, bakeries and quirky corners in the area.
• Head to Little India, visit the cultural sights and soak up the vibrant lifestyle along the streets. Pick up interesting finds at Mustafa Shopping Mall thatʼs open 24hrs!
• A stop at the 8Q SAM (Singapore Art Museum) and Art Science Museum is mandatory and we’d suggest heading over to Gardens By The Bay right after Art Science Museum.
• For shopaholics, Orchard Road (as cliché and crowded as it is) is where youʼll be headed. Donʼt be fooled by just the big brands and names; thereʼs plenty of cool shops around Seah Street, Raffles Hotel, Orchard Central and of course, the lovely Rockstar in the heart of it all.
• First time visitors should definitely have Singaporeʼs infamous Chicken Rice. Our favorite would have to be Wee Nam Kee along Thompson.
• End the night with a quick visit to Haji Lane and have a drink at indie Blu Jaz Café.

Lastly, recommend an outfit for this day from Collection.02 -
We love the wearable Jersey Tank Dress thatʼs versatile for day to night travelling but weʼre also torn between the Peplum Pleated Blouse paired with our Poppy Shorts that makes such a whimsy and sassy outfit to walk the streets in.


Stay tuned to be the first to view Rockstar x AL&ALICIA Collection.02. If you loved the pieces from the first collection, trust us - this one won't disappoint.

Our newest baby... Rockstar at Orchard 22

2012 has been a crazy year for us.

We walked barefoot for a day in store on April 10 for One Day Without Shoes, inspired you to go Live your Story and who could forget the much-talked-about and completely sold-out Warehouse Sale?

Whilst our store at Cineleisure steadily tides you through your festive shopping with our annual Festive Market, we're bringing the big guns out and ending the year with a different kind of bang... At the other end of Orchard Road.

Last Friday, we officially threw (flung!) open the doors of our newest, and our biggest Flagship Rockstar store at Orchard 22.



Housed on the ground floor of a newly revamped building that is currently under conservation, Rockstar at Orchard 22 is located at the end of Orchard Road - right next to the Macdonald House, and a stone's throw away from Dhoby Ghaut MRT.

We want to run you through the store, starting by introducing you to a collaborative project that we've been working on together with, hands-down (!), our favourite Singaporean designer -



The debut Rockstar X Al&Alicia apparel collaboration!

‘We’re paying tribute to the gentlemen around us while we pinch style ideas from their wardrobes'

Inspired by the great pillars of strengths in our lives, our debut collection 'The Boy in Me’ features a collection of easy-to-go separates - everything from light tees, fitted shorts, flowy trousers, printed skirts, loose cotton shirts and shift dresses. Al & Alicia’s signature “effortless chic” is present in everything from the spot-on tailoring to the wearable design.




The sassy ladies from Al & Alicia could not have summed up it up more aptly. This on-going collection is only available at Orchard 22.


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Exclusives at Orchard 22 (you can't find these at Rockstar Somerset) :


Kiel James Patrick's Turk Head Knot Rope Bracelets (sizes available in store)



Handmade bracelets from Gina Stewart Cox (England) made with precious metals and gemstones bound together using vibrant coloured cord. The coolest thing about these bracelets is the fact that you are encouraged to wear them 24/7, all day every day. Even in the shower.



We have expanded our selection of Menswear at the new store with brands like Taylor Stitch (California) and Knowledge Cotton (Denmark) apparel, which we love pairing with our favourite Dr Denim Donk Chinos.



Clean-cut canvas and nylon haversacks from Bag'N'Noun (Osaka) that we just had to have.





Perfume oils + Eu De Parfum from MCMC Fragrances, a boutique fragrance brand based in Brooklyn. Heaven in a bottle.



Refillable glass bottles and Laundry Detergent from friendly household goods maker, Common Good.



Our good friends over at Books Actually have handpicked these memorable quotes from big-time, real-life Rockstars and got them printed on their signature paper cahiers, just for us.


At our flagship, we are also extending our love for casual styling to the newest addition to the family - your little ones.




TOMS for Infants & Youths, now available at Rockstar at Orchard 22.



SoYoung Toddler Backpack / Youth Converse

Popular amongst little kids and especially amongst celebrity moms, SoYoung (Canada) produces easy-to-clean and fuss-free lifestyle bags for parents and kids.


SoYoung Cooler bags & Toddler Backpack (more designs in store) - both bags powerpacked with insulated pockets and laminated and wipable compartments (you don't ever have to worry about spills!)



SoYoung's truly life-changing Charlie Diaper bag - A unisex bag to get you through the diaper years and beyond. This canvas workhorse looks as natural on Dad as it does on Mum, and is designed to hold everything you need for a trip to the playground or a day at work.


Daily operating hours for Rockstar at Orchard 22 is from 11.30am to 9.30pm. New goods arriving weekly.
Business is as usual at Rockstar at Somerset, Cineleisure.