You still look good despite the stress and the hard work. That is called grace under pressure. How will you look good? You need to observe proper grooming and of course, you need to pep up your office wears. If in this case you are having problems with your office wears (being too common and repetitive), there are many tips that you can consider.

So, here are some tips on how to pep up your office wears:

• Tops: Do not look for tops that are body-hugging or tight-fitting. Your skin will feel comfortable if you choose blouses that are flowing.
• Pants: Like your tops, it is good if you allow your legs to breathe by wearing pants with wide legs. Avoid tight ones.
• Culottes: Culottes are famous these days. Culottes refer to divided skirts which are perfect garments in summer. Culottes are easy to wear plus it will show your tan. Look for skirts that are not too short though. To help elongate your frame, you can wear heels.

• Jackets: Blazers are out. Blazers are too formal and well, boring. Look for jackets that are soft and lighter. Opt for navy, black or grey colours but if you inject bright colours, it will surely lift your look.
• Dresses: Dresses are your easy pass when you are planning to go out after work. Make sure that it is not too short when you go to your office. It can take you straight to bars too if you know how to reinvent it.

It is a nice feeling knowing that you look good here in Singapore. Your fellow Singaporeans will surely see you as their model. Pep up your office wears now and see the difference. You can shop new things if you like.

Sometimes it takes the right book to stimulate your kids to read. While they are young, it would be great if they start to love and appreciate books. Being a parent, stimulating your kids to read is a challenge and it can be very difficult but if you know how to pick the right books, things will be easier.

Kids should see that reading is a fun thing to do. If you notice that your kids are not interested in reading, it is time to act. Here are some guidelines that you should consider when picking the right books for your kids:

Below 1

If you want your child below 1 to start getting interested with books, you should choose books that pops up. Babies also love to feel the textures of books. The pop-up and the texture will surely stimulate their senses.

2 years old

If you have a 2 years old child, you should buy him/her books with simple stories and colourful depictions. You can also try rhyming books. Choose books with repetitive sentences so your babies can learn vocabulary and sentence structure.

3 to 4 years old

If you have a 3 to 4 years old child, you can choose books that are more complex. He/she is ready for that. Do not worry because their understanding capabilities have expanded. Pick books that have colours because it will excite him/her.

Kindergarten age

In this stage, you can give your child any book. This age is good because children tend to be curious about language and many things. You can give him/her poetry books, rhyming books and many more. It is better if you let your child pick his/her book.

We subscribe to a telecommunications company to ensure an undisrupted service. We pay for that service but unfortunately, these companies are not perfect. The truth is that early on February 05, 2014, SingTel subscribers endured intermittent troubles which was due to a server anomaly. The services were restored after twenty minutes though.

The SingTel problem was not the beginning. On February 04, 2014, reports said that M1 subscribers also endured disruptions. Subscribers cannot send/receive text messages. As if it was not enough, subscribers cannot make calls and even surf the internet in the morning.

The disruptions were recognized by the Minister of Communications and Information. On February 5, 2014, Minister Yaacob Ibrahim issued a statement that telecommunications companies should improve how they assist and update their customers should there be disruptions.

Singaporeans are expecting better service from telecommunications companies. Twenty minutes of service disruption can paralyze the whole country. Transactions will be put on hold and many things will be incomplete. To compensate the flaws of M1, the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Ms Karen Kooi sent an apology through text. In the text message, she said that they will deal with the disruption services seriously.

She also said that the company is doing its best to further improve the network. In fact, she told the subscribers that they can enjoy free text messages, MMS and mobile calls on February 9, 2014. Subscribers gave feedbacks saying that M1 could do so much better in terms of giving updates; communicating to subscribers about the restored or resumed service should be thought about. The Minster assures the public that IDA (Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore) will look into the disruption to ensure that their network run flawlessly.

Yes, you can enjoy eating even when you’re near the sky. At Equinox Restaurant, you can take pleasure in the best cuisines of the Asian and Westerns countries all over the globe. Not only that, you can also enjoy the view below this restaurant that is located at the 70th floor of the Stamford Building.

This high-mounted restaurant is inspired by Asian stuffs like wooden fence, rice paper elements, pearl walls and more. Aside from its wonderful view, a perfect scenery of the surrounding islands of Indonesia and Malaysia. To add complement to this food center, the head chef of the restaurant, Lee Bennett, was a winner of the prestigious and prominent “Restaurant Chef of the Year” award. To add, he is the youngest winner who won the award.

Bennett became one of the top and respected culinary experts because he was trained by the talented hands and mind of Jason Atherton, Alain Ducasse and Gordon Ramsay. Obviously, there’s no uncertainty that the dishes prepared here are delicious and worth the wait. So, apart from chef Benette’s signature recipes, he also serves and cooks Dill, Classic Lobster, Dill and Linguine Ribbons.

So, if you are looking for an elegant restaurant experience, Equinox restaurant is just perfect for you. Just make sure that you sit near the windows of the restaurant so that you will see at the wonderful views of the food stall. Clearly, it is best for restaurant of all simply because of its fantastic view at the top.

You cannot blame all business owners in Singapore for building food stalls because business is really business. Actually, the government does not impose strict laws about building restaurants in the country. For many Singaporeans, they tend to accept the fact that Singapore has now become of the nations to have the most number of food establishments.

On the other hand, one restaurant excels among all Chicken Rice restaurants in the country because of its unique and sumptuous meals. This is Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice restaurant. Why 5-star? Simple because it provides delicious foods that are worth rated with 5 stars (means the best). Of all chicken rice stall in the country, Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice place is just among the many food stalls that serves mouth-watering and sumptuous meals especially chicken rice.

Because of its tasty and professionally-cooked dishes, they have built different branches located at River Valley, East Coast River and the Upper Bukit Timah. Not only that, the chicken they use in their chicken rice is leaner compared to other chicken rice stalls. Also, the meat that they combine to their specialty contains fewer fats. That is why it is served soft and not as oily as the ordinary chicken rice.

To add spice to their signature dish, homemade chilli sauce with ginger is a perfect combination to this appetizing recipe. Other than that, they also serve delightful dishes which include Tofu, Hainanese pork chop and many more. So whenever you are looking for the flavorful Hainanese chicken rice, just remember Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice – the home of the best and yummy national dishes of Singapore.

More and more Singaporeans are getting particular about their eating habits. We all want to be healthy and happy. Having this in idea, we should control our eating habits because it is one of the things that define health. Yes, you can just eat anything you want but would that make you better? Eating just anything you want will not make you better.

You have to make sure that you eat the right kind of food. If you do not like fruits and vegetables, you have to start liking it because they comprise a healthy meal. Remember that you can make a conscious effort to make your life longer. We know that as we grow old, our cells start to damage and deteriorate. We have to eat foods that can boost our immune system so it can fight ills and diseases. Here are some foods that you should consider:

• Leafy vegetables: Leafy vegetables contain the highest nutrition. It has fibre and antioxidants which are good for the body. You can consider kale, broccoli, mustard, spinach, lettuce and many more. If you have problems preparing it, you can research for recipes that are simple and manageable. Although greens can be bitter, you have to remember that the bitterness contains the important phytochemicals.
• Olive oil: Olive oil can be paired with almost any leafy vegetables. If you want a simple dish, you can make a salad and make sure that you put some olive oil. You must know that olive oil can narrow the arteries. It also contains antioxidants that can deter colon and breast cancer.

• Flaxseeds: You have to consume flaxseeds too. Flaxseeds are rich in fibre. Fibre is important because it can lower cholesterol plus it can prevent constipation. It is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
• Oatmeal: Oatmeal is good for everyone. It cuts down the cholesterol. Oatmeal alone can be boring. You can add some fruits, vegetables and milk in your oatmeal if you want to reinvent it. It will taste better.
• Tea: Teas are perfect source for antioxidants. If you are fond of soda, it is time that you replace it with a healthier option. Teas do not taste bad.

Now that you know some foods that can help your body, you have to make sure that you take it in moderation. Do not overdo it because it can indirectly affect you. You can also take vitamins and supplements that can help your body get rid of free radicals that can result to cell damage and deterioration.

If you have a family, you need to encourage them to eat the right kind of food. While your children are young, you have good chances of integrating healthy living. That is not so hard. Also, you can share healthy living to your friends and co-workers. It feels good when you know that you made a difference.

Everyone deserves a day of pampering from time to time. But even our furry friends do need that kind of treatment as well. It may seem like a splurge for some, but with all the love that our thoughtful pets shower us with, it is just worthwhile for us to give them this special treat at least once. And as to where your pet could get that awesome day of pampering, here are a few of Singapore’s finest.

The Pet Safari

This quirky, thematic pet shop is a complete one stop shop for all your pet care needs. They’ve got over 14,000 pet products, the best vets and pet groomers, and they even have an open roof top at their Nex Mall outlet for your four-legged friend to run around at. What’s even better is that, here, you get to shop freely along with your pet.

Pet Loft

Run by very approachable, fellow pet owners, this lovely shop specializes in dog care. They offer basic and full grooming services as well as day care services. And if you want to get your pooch photographed by an expert, then they could arrange that for you too.

Pet Mobile

Are you too busy to find time to take your pet to a grooming centre? Then, worry no more, because Pet Mobile will bring the services right to your doorstep! They’ll make sure to provide you with the most convenient, pet care experience. Other than grooming, they also offer Pet Sitting and Pet Taxi services.