Weekend DETOX - Klean Kanteen, WeSC, Sifr Essentials + more

To do for the weekend? Detox!

Hers - Twist & Tango blouse, 5 Ingredients in 10 Minutes book, Klean Kanteen Sports series, Baggu set-of-3 zip pouches, WeSC tank, MCMC Fragrances in Kept, Soludos neon lining slip-ons, Ecrin grey sweatpants, Twist & Tango drawstring shorts

His - Baggu re-usables, Sifr essentials t-shirt, Franks swim shorts, Klean Kanteen Reflect series, Soludos classic stripe slip-ons, Jamie magazine, Dr Denim jeans, WeSC cap

PLUS - 15% off all apparels at both stores this weekend only. (!!!)

All products can be found at Rockstar Cineleisure.

Out & About : VANS x Liberty of London

VANS are our go-to shoes for brave mornings.

On days like these, instead of decking out in the usual fitted outfits (where you have to worry about every pinch of food you take), we pair loose-fit pieces with equally voluminous counterparts - Cuffed boyfriend jeans with an oversized printed cardigan; A denim outershirt layered over a worn-in t-shirt. We complete the look with a pair of chunky VANS thrown into the mix - The heavy silhouette anchors the baggy look perfectly, and the extra bounce it gives with every step scores you extra debonair points.

Here are our top 3 favourites from the capsule VANS x Liberty collection -



VANS Era in Mountains/Army - (Clockwise from top left) Sifr Essential t-shirt, Monocle magazine, Sifr denim jacket, Komono Sunglasses, Vans X Liberty shoes, Jack Spade L/S shirt, Jack Spade camou structured pouch, Dr Denim chinos, Komono Magnus Watch




VANS Authentic in Leaves/Pink - (Clockwise from top left) Twist & Tango zipper shirt, accessories from Komono & WoonHung, Dr Denim Chino pants, Baggu re-usables, Vans x Liberty shoes, SoYoung lunchbox, Baggu small suede pouch, MCMC Eau De Parfum, Rockstar x Al&Alicia poppy print blouse




VANS Era in Floral/Checker - (Clockwise from top left) WeSC oversized striped shirt, Rockstar x Al&Alicia native shirt, Baggu medium leather bag, Vans x Libery shoes, Ecrin dress, accessories from Jack Spade & Komono, Rockstar x Al&Alicia peplum skirt, Maptote pencilcase, Taylor Stitch printed L/S shirt, Komono sunglasses


View all 6 styles here. The Vans x Liberty collection is available exclusively at Rockstar at Cineleisure.

Denim Shirt As Outerwear

Ever been called a complete loon for donning double layers in Singapore?

When weather is on full-blast tease mode (in this case - torturous all-day-drizzling), it's hard to predict how much you should be throwing on without being one sloppy, sweaty mess by the end of the night. We're not encouraging reaching for the nearest double breasted suit, but rather breaking up the normal layering routine (the cardigan, anyone?), and playing it up with a an easy denim shirt.

It's the perfect layering tool.




For Him - Aiden shirt by Dr Denim, layered over a WeSC Alonso S/S Henley, paired with berms from Jack Spade. Shoes from Jack Purcell, and accessories from Komono, WeSC & Kiel James Patrick.




For Her - Dark Denim Shirt from WeSC, layered over a Twist & Tango Tiffany Dress. Classic 2750s from Superga, and accessories from Baggu, Komono & WoonHung.


Featuring new arrivals in store from WeSC, Twist & Tango, Jack Purcell & Komono. All products can be found at Rockstar, Orchard 22.

Today's Inspiration : Pastel Touches

Inspired by this image from Design*Sponge - We love how that shade of purple stands out amongst the candy pastels of the wallpaper behind. Amazing how these unexpected touches of colour add a different dimension to an otherwise ordinary setting...




01. Leather Baggu, Persimmon, Orchard 22 & Cineleisure Orchard / 02. Komono, Wizard Print Series, Woodland Camo, Orchard 22 / 03. Skimming Stones Hug Cushions, Hairy Dachshun in Yellow , Orchard 22 / 04 + 05 Illustrations by Katie Vernon, Cineleisure Orchard

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!

Today's Inspiration : The Long Weekend Picnic

So inspired by this image, we thought we'd try the idea out ourselves.

With the long weekend ahead, how about a picnic?



(1) Twist & Tango, Ono Tee, Stripes, Cineleisure only (2) La Sardina, DIY Camera, Orchard 22 only (3) Baggu Reusables in Medium (4) Keds, Teacup Canvas in Red

To The Screening Of : Before Midnight

Jesse & Celine; our favourite on-screen couple of all time!

Just 2 more days till Before Midnight officially hits our cinemas, and we're dying to know how things are going to unfold. Does Jesse ever stop being being an indulgent man-child? Who blows their top first? It's been awhile - will the years start to show? Will they - now as a married couple - still enjoy those honest, flirtatious banters that made us fall in love with their story in the first place?

Even better, we hear the story is set against the idyllic backdrop of Greece. We're imagining Julie Delpy in an off-white linen shirt-dress, and Ethan Hawke in his signature scruffy shirt and casual pants ensemble, and hell - if we're going to be this excited for a movie screening, we definitely should be dressing up for it.

Here's what we'd wear to the screening of Before Midnight...




For Her : Toms Classic in Aqua Umbrella / The Vamoose Brass Triangle Earring (Orchard 22) / Twist & Tango Jada Top (Cineleisure) / Loreak Mendian Tangerina Pants (Orchard 22) / Sandqvist Bob Backpack (Orchard 22) / Gina Stewart Cox Solo Nugget Bracelet (Orchard 22)



For Him : Toms Classic in Burlap Basket Weave / Sifr Long Sleeve Leisure Shirt (Cineleisure) / Knowledge Cotton Twisted Twill Shorts / Baggu Wedge Pouch (Cineleisure) / Military Watch Co G10 Automatic (Cineleisure) / Sandqvist Izzy Satchel

Out & About : Date Afternoon

SO you've been with your beau for 5 years now, and the last time you went on a 1-on-1 was... wait.
What do you mean you don't remember?

We say it's time to spice things up in the love department. And because its always so much nicer to wake up bright and early on your days off, we'd ditch the usual Date Night routine, and do a Date Afternoon. We're thinking lots of cafe hopping (we're singling out Penny University, Wimbly Lu & Tiong Bahru Bakery), swinging by Public Garden mid-afternoon (there's one happening this weekend!), and then winding down the evening at a Movie Mob screening.

For her




For him



All products can be found at Rockstar at Cineleisure.

Out & About : The New School Family

Velcro sandals? Floral diaper bags? Shapeless jeans? Hold up!

No, not you two. You are not going down that route! Do not throw all inhibitions out the door! The New School Family is all about keeping things under control, even with a little tot around. Dressing for comfort - It's the key to rocking a look, and not letting an idealized version of a look rock you. Heels and oxfords? Let's save that for another occasion. Mum and Dad have got places to go now, and comfy sneakers keeps the family happy the entire day.





Who says mums can't wear Chukkas? This new momma is one cool chick and she knows it. Pair prints (Ace&Jig Turnaround Top in Mango) with prints (Rockstar x Al&Alicia Polka Dot Skirt), and top it off with rugged leather Chukkas (Pointer's Caz in Mushroom). Keep it unfussy with a casual Baggu Duck Bag (sailor stripe) & Jack Spade Leather accessories, and don't forget to throw in your Marshall Major Headphones for good measure.





He is a dad who rocks a diaper bag like no other. This cool pappy keeps things unfussy in a Knowledge Cotton Thin Stripe Tee and Dr Denim berms, and his son matchy matchy in a soft Alternative Apparel Toddler T-shirt. He rocks a Paseo (in camou) from TOMS - the latest style that still packs the do-good factor of a regular TOMS, but out-lives them with a thicker rubber sole. Strappy baby Supergas allows easy slipping on-and-off, and all that mess is mysteriously hidden in a SoYoung Charlie Diaper Bag (specially designed with dads in mind!).


All products can be found at our Orchard 22 boutique.

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.

Rockstar Cineleisure : A few of our Favourite Things

Phew! Are we the only ones glad to see clear skies again?

With the haze getting temporarily sidetracked, and save for insane reports of hail storms, the weather has been gracious, and we are feeling wild, wild waves of rejuvenation. Never again will we take our clear blue skies for granted, nor the freedom to roam our streets sans N95 masks.

So even if it's tough times during the elements are not within our control, we've found it extremely crucial to see the positive in the elements that are within. And what better time to share this with you?

Here are some of our favourite things from our Cineleisure headquarters -


1) This quirky print.


Washed Racket Print in Jaffa/White, Women's AFD from Pointer


Washed Racket Print in Guava/White


2) Issue 8 of Kinfolk. This issue is all-things-Japan. Enough said. 




  

 3) These Pointer Debasers for guys.


 Debaser II in Peacoat / French Roast


 Debaser II in Stone / French Roast


4) Analogue cameras.


The "Grand Cru", a special La Sardina Lomography edition


The "Moonassi" -  designed by Korean Artist Daehyun Kim



We sell the film for these cameras too!


5) This super cool grey-on-grey combination.


Chester from Pointer in Sky/white


6) Our collaboration with AL&ALICIA.


Selling fast! And did you really think we would miss this out? 


7) The most cheerful sale we've ever had.


A table-wide 20% off promo, including these past-season TOMS shoes 


More TOMS styles on sale


Also on sale - these gorgeous BAGGU leather wedge pouches + straps.


8) Lastly - This pair of earrings that is sure to make any girl feel lucky. 


Horseshoe earrings from Icing

To the Screening of : THE GREAT GATSBY

We really like being housed in a cineplex: We're always the first to know when new movies are released, and always inspired by the buzz that comes from big/good/innovative films. This time round, the one that is getting us all geared up has to be The Great Gatsby. Despite the varying reviews, we are completely sold by their over-the-top trailer. 
The glitz, drama, and extreme decadence of the roaring 20's is so captivating. While we're decades late, how fun to relive the era (in our 3D glasses no less) for one night.  To complete our inspiration, we've put together our best Great Gatsby ensemble for you: From the cutest art-deco necklace, gold leather tote, to the smartest suede shoes and handsome well-cut shirts.

And while you're at it, we found this super cute tutorial on grasping the Charleston dance. Did somebody say after-party?

For the Ladies

* Find The Vamoose & Alphabet Bags (both restocked + with new designs) at Cineleisure. Find Ace & Jig & BAGGU (in platinum) at Orchard 22.

For the Gentlemen

* The above products can be found at Orchard 22.

What we'd pack for... Los Angeles!

In our last post, we picked out the top 7 highlights, along with the most dreamy playlist, from our trip to the coastal paradise of Los Angeles. Today, we're sorting things out for you and picking out the essentials we would pack.


We would totally pack...

These shoes for the Boardwalk

For Ladies -


'Alice' in Jaffa/Burnt Copper by Pointer


'Alice' in Peacoat/Burnt Copper by Pointer

This must be our favourite style for Women from Pointer's Sunbury Line. Made in a serious, studious boat-shoe silhouette, yet flirts with unexpected colours (hello, jaffa!), and made only in the softest, softest leather. The Alice is -hands down- the quintessential Pointer style.


Proudly Made-in-Portugal


For Men -


'Taylor' in French Roast/Burnt Copper by Pointer


'Taylor' in Stone/Burnt Copper by Pointer

Also from the Sunbury series, Taylor is a rugged, chunky style that balances out a looser, more casual outfit. Constructed out of a textural mixture of leather, suede and canvas, the Taylor also features a comfortable padded collar, and gives an otherwise plain and predictable outfit a laidback, scruffy vibe.





These Bags You Never Have to Worry About on a Surf Trip


A Baggu x MerBag collaboration

These are fun, loud, look-at-me bags you don't have to be gentle with. Fusing the signature Duck Bag silhouette from BAGGU with MerBag's utilitarian philosophy, this collaboration sees a heavyduty (and 100% waterproof) bag line that is the perfect size for wet equipment. This line is proudly Made in the USA.





These Watches for the Art Gallery
*Only at Rockstar (Orchard 22)*


'Black Panamerica', from the 'Wizard Print' series from Komono


The 'Fat Wizard' series from Komono

The Komono brand marches to the beat of their own drum. Combining the various elements of colour, design and a come-what-may attitude, they create timepieces that don't take themselves too seriously. A breath of fresh air. Also, all Komono timepieces are constructed with Japanese Quartz Movement.



The 'Magnus Print' series from Komono



These Easy Toiletry Bags





We love Maptote for their simple and uncomplicated illustrations. This series features a roomy cotton canvas pouch with fun drawings of all those toiletry items you don't want to forget. Helpful!


While you're at it, don't forget to pop by to both stores tomorrow, 20 March (Wed) - The newest arrival from TOMS' Spring'13 line finally touches down!