Nylon Singapore 1st Anniversary Party @ Zouk

ABBEY: Sometimes I find it surprising when Wilma tells me that we got invited to a party here at Singapore. We attended the opening of District 10 at Star Vista as well as the Finals night of FHM Singapore 2012. 

Last April 26 we were invited to take part on the  first anniversary of Nylon Singapore - a lifestyle magazine. The event was held at the Zouk. At the entrance they have their photo booth courtesy of Hello Stranger. Each guest were given a coupon for a drink. Inside the bar you can queue up for popcorn or cotton candy. Sweet enough to maintain the energy and enthusiasm of the  guests. 

The program began at 8:30 with instrumental music from a live band. The celebration was graced by their April 2013 cover girl VJ Hanli. She was simple yet very pretty. The hosts got more attention from the guests when they started giving away prizes thru games. Being shy, Wilma pushed me to join their version of The Price is Right. You have to estimate the price of three Jabra headsets. I thought you'll gonna earn a point if your correct then the contestant with highest point will win a headset. The twist is whoever got the closest price, he'll take home the item. I won Jabra Revo white. It costs 248sgd. :) Cool, huh? They also played Movie quotes and the price is a hi-fi system. Chubby bunny is the last game. The participants will put marshmallows on their mouth then they will have to say chubby bunny clearly.  It was fun. The party ended with another performance from a live band. 

I'd like to thank Nylon for the price I got. When we arrived home we noticed that the cord of the headset wasn't in the box. I called Nylon and they told me to get it in their office. 

Now my price is complete. Again, happy birthday and more power.

WILL: The stars aligned in favor of us, as we both received an email for the confirmation of invites to Nylon's 1st Year Anniversary Party. 
      I am very overwhelmed to witness their celebration and begged Abbey to take a leave in his office that day. And when his leave was approved, I jumped with joy and hugged him. Haha! 
      When we arrived Zouk, we were welcomed by the Nylon's staffs, OMG, Sonia is so beautiful and sexy. After checking our names if we were enlisted, we were stamped at our left wrist and given a voucher for a drink. The Hello Stranger Photobooth was there to take some fun memories of Nylon's guests, cool!
      830 the party started by a band, I am David Sparkle, an instrumental rock band, well, I quite enjoyed, I find their music "soothing", weird? Haha. Then my most awaited part... The DKNY Fashion Show. I am really an enthusiast of fashion and that's why love fashion magazine like Nylon :) They held some games then wrapped up the party by another band, The Summer State. 
     The guests have amazingly doses by sugar to keep their spirits alive. Popcorn, ice cream and candy floss were there up for grabs. 
     Abbey take home a Jabra Revo headphone worth  $248 when he won the "When the Price is Right" contest, he also got a pink bag that have the Nylon's April 2013 issue, DKNY vouchers, Essential Shampoo and Conditioner, Liese Bubble Hair Color, Shiseido Lipsticks, Zouk stickers and lighter. 
    This is really amazing night, my husband told me that he never wasted a one day leave.
    Thanks Nylon Singapore! More power! More Fashion for gals and guys to published! 

River Explorer Singapore

ABBEY: We got the complimentary tickets for this River Cruise when we bought tickets for Gardens by the Bay on an online deal promotion. 

We boarded their terminal near Liang Court. The cruise is different from the cruise we had near the Singapore Flyer as it has video narration on each boat. The narration gives information on each landmark that you will pass on. It also gives some unique trivia on places. It is the only time that I saw the old place of Merlion and the cost of building merlion is lesses compared when it was moved. 

It gave me a different perspective of Singapore skyline. The route has different stops in which you can alight but you have to pay when you ride back. The cruise give more information regarding Singapore's humble past. 

WILL: Do you want to really know the history of Singapore? In depth? Start the exploration with the Singapore River, as this body of water is one of the witnesses how this small land struggled its way to success. 
      Abbey, Chat and I decided to alight at the Merlion Park, but once we boarded the Singapore River Explorer's boat, we come to the decision to finish the cruise. 
      As the boat is sailing, there's a video explaining the places above us. The most interesting for me is the old place of Merlion and in detail how Singapore moved the icon to its new place, which is now the Merlion Park. Next one caught my attention was the flying saucer building, Singapore's Supreme Court. 
      Here you can imagine the drastic transformation of the before "dead" river and now one of the most visited part of this island by the tourists. 
      This exploration costs $18 for adults but we got this when we bought at Groupon the voucher for Gardens by the Bay. :) 
      Nice way to spend time. You will be relaxed by the splashing tides and the story-telling video. ;) 

Planet Popcorn Singapore

ABBEY: I was skeptical at first what would be the taste and texture of popcorn that was freshly vacuum-sealed and put on the rack for sale. Normally it would stay there for a minimum of one day. So I was thinking that it would not that be fresh anymore. But I was wrong. Wilma told me that we got to redeem four pack of popcorn (priced at $6.90-$8.90) on Planet Popcorn. We collected them on their branch at City Square Mall. 

We picked caramel, original, cheese and chocolate flavors. They also have wasabi flavor :) 

When we got home, we opened a pack an tried it. Its as if the popcorn was just cooked hours before. They're still crunchy and crisp. Not too sweet or salty, just the right taste. 

No wonder it was a craze on other countries. Thanks Planet Popcorn.

WILL: Fret not if you are in Taiwan, Planet Popcorn docked on the shores of Singapore to serves us all. 
      We are the most lucky few to get a free samples of their mushroom like popcorns. Per participants will be getting 2 packs each, I chose Original and Cheese flavors, and for my husband with a sweet tooth, he picked Caramel and Chocolate. 
      This is vacuumed-seal pack and guaranteed ultimate freshness for every pack. When we open one pack, it is really crunchy and full of flavors. We ate the three packs and shared the chocolate flavor with the kids, I wonder what it tastes like, because the popcorn already finished in just a few minutes. Haha. 
      This is a craze in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Each pack have different prices, I will try their Wasabi flavor in near future. ;) 
      For bulk orders you can contact ivankhor@twplanetpop.com / 97300583.