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 I was talking to my friend, Alexa about online shopping (well, it’s quite a common topic between girls nowadays you gotta admit),
and as usual we would name the shops and talk about the loots we got.

Until shortly after, I was told that Jipaban – used to be known as the house of online apparels shopping,
was in the midst of preparing something BIGGER and BETTER for all their customers and it got me rather curious on what’s going on. 
I finally knew what was going to be up and I was itching to share with people but I couldn’t back then until the official site is done and live,
and here it is!

Jipaban has indeed worked towards a new direction and also, launched their new site in tune with their direction for the past year.
And on the day they launched their brand new site,
I was parking in front of my computer to just wait to refresh and see a new exciting site and there It was,
I was greeted with a brand new interface:

Looking clean and precise, I have to say it’s a much friendlier interface as compared to the previous.

And after browsing through the site, It has definitely grown to be a one-stop shopping site for just EVERYTHING!
Let me take some time out to share with you guys what’s interesting in there and changes that I’m glad they did:

1. Categories

 Like I said, it’s a one stop shopping site, they are everything ranging from household to fashion, etc.

- Women
- Men
- Gifts & Lifestyles
- Books
- DVD & Blu-rays
- Games
- Shops

2. Editors’ Surprise!

Usually I would look at what are the celebrities’ or editor’s pick in a feature in the magazine to help see what they say about the latest feature in town.
And you will be surprised (I mean I was surprised) to find out that LOVE BONITO will be next up, introducing their respective favourite items from past collections to share.
So do stay tuned to the Best of Bonito, 8pm, 8th November on Jipaban.com!

 

 

 

3.     Time Saving Login Page

I like that the login page is precise and simple, and I;m usually very lazy in loggin in stuff, so right now,
thank goodness for the function of loggin in with facebook, the process is much fuss-free definitely.

 

 

4.     What’s NEW?

I suppose some of us wouldn’t like to have our email accounts to be flooded with newsletter everytime,
And this is probably one of the changes that I like about the brand new jipaban – the What’s New page!

 

it showcases the latest updates all at one go distinctively, for all categories. So anytime when you feel like shopping,
just head over and click it to see what’s latest in town plus shop immediately. Easy peasy, love this part!

 

5.     Shopping Cart

 

And again, one more thing that is important for myself in online shopping is the “add to cart” part of the purchasing process.
I just got myself a book from Jipaban actually, and I have to give them the credits –
the add to cart function was real simple and instant, everything was indeed real-time and user friendly.

 

6.     Checkout

Last but not least, the checkout page is as clear and simple, step by step as the below picture shows:

7.     Here are my loots which I got from Jipaban recently!
There are just so many things to get from there and I shortlisted 6 items, but after deliberation, I got 4 in the end!

 

I got myself:

1. cake candelabra

Got this special item I happened to browse through at Jipaban’s website.

Thought it makes the cake looks WAYY COOLL with it on top, especially when we all have birthdays every year.
Furthermore, it’s the year end for celebrations and this should come in handy,
and if there are two cakes, im sure mine would stand out of all. Muahaha.

 

2. Message pads x 6

I need these actually rather than posting postits all over everywhere,
making my table and wall look ugly and messy.
Love the colours of these pads and it makes notes on walls, cupboards much neater!!
Comes with the pins as well.

 

3. Book: Men are from MARS, Women are from VENUS

I always hear about this book from friends, and friends, talking about how interesting the contents are.
Author tells you much about psychology and reasons why things happen,
and I suppose it could do us better than how we are in handling people or situations,
problems we (I am no exception) will meet in relationships.
who ask women to be more emotional and men to be more rational
(but I believe we can achieve a great balance in those, and have a better understanding  of everything than men!!! Heh :p)
will see if there’s anything there that I can share in the blog,
and so let’s see if this book helps, glad to find this on Jipaban!
And I think its cheaper getting there.

 

4. Icon  metallic bookmarks!

hahha I am quite amused by the looks of it, and why I bought it was because it looks so cute and tiny,
and FLAT, yet able to be an easy bookmark to bring around especially.
COOL, didn’t know it was made of metal, and it’s not heavy as well.
Check out how funky my book looks now.

the handicap sign one is the most hilarious bookmark!

5. Mood chart

Shortlisted this but didn’t get it in the end and save money because of two main reasons:

-       I don’t think I want my parents or whoever to know what mood am I feeling and come asking me what is wrong

-       I don’t think I will go to the door or table (too lazy) to flip it whenever im feeling in whatever particular mood lol

But why I shortlisted it was because:

- maybe you would want a particular someone to know how you feel and you purposely put there to show them your mood
Hahahah (eg. Your clothes are all unwashed and room is messy but you don’t want your parents to nag,
you just hang the mood chart on the door showing “disappointed,
frustrated or sad” OR you are having PMS and you don’t know how to explain why you are feeling more emotional than usual, you can put “neglected”)
Can be a useful fun gift though!!

 

hahaha they still explain your feeling to you!! Gosh, amazing.

 

 

6. Skull cupcakes Moulds

Thought it was quite a novelty item!!! But didn’t get it because:
-       I don’t think I will want to eat it or anyone will want to eat it if my cupcakes look like that
-       I could use it for Halloween or friend’s birthdays and he or she is a skull or horror fan
-       But I don’t think I have friends who are fans of those
-       Lastly, I don’t think im that skilled to draw brains with cream.

Shortlisted that because:

-       super cool, able scare people to hell
hahha now you know jipaban has lots of novelty items apart from usual and check them out there!

And now with these changes, you definitely know that Online shopping just got sweeter- fast and convenient, that’s what we all look for! Shop Jipaban now! 

 The great thing is, Jipaban actually offers Complimentary Standard Postage to all Singaporeans!

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I have heard about Ah Loy Thai (ALT) @ Shaw Towers (Beach Road) for a while,
but never really did make a point to head down to try probably because there are ample good enough thai food places on my list for myself (so i thought).

It was until last week when Applepie and I were deciding where to head for dinner,
and from bugis, we brainstormed and she suggested trying Ah Loy Thai,
which i immediately agreed to it as it gave a click to one of the need-to-try places on my mind.
The impression i gathered from people was that they food there is excellent and very value for money, which is definitely what all of us would love i suppose!

We got really excited and luckily we were there in time because ah loy thai has relatively short working hours as compared to others as well (8.15pm, heard 8pm is the last order).

 

True enough, Ah Loy Thai has gotta be one of the BESTEST THAI FOOD i have ever eaten!
i swear that i'm going back for more, and prices are really reasonable.
The place is not your usual fancy thai restaurant, but the entire place is rather spacious, simple and clean.
They have two seating areas at the place, and food must be placed cum paid in advance at the counter before they will serve to your seat.

I didn't realise the uncle was doing this until i transferred the pictures to my laptop! heh, super cute.

I don't think every single dish was so good, but there were some that really exceeded my expectations,
and some i feel that you can get better ones out there.

And here are some recommendations that I feel you MUST ORDER if you head there,
if not you will totally regret it!
As well as some food i ordered, good but could have been better IMO.

Butter Squids. ($7.90)
SQUEEEEEK!!! YES!!! THIS WAS AWESOME!
i literally opened up my eyes wide after taking a bite, and it was soooooo goood.
So crunchy and absolutely delicious.
I am very sure i can just finish at least an entire plate for myself, the only thing was that it was a lil oily.
But who cares, its WORTH IT.

Pandan Leave Chicken. ($9)
oh gosh. kill me pls. This was another one that i can die for.
The chicken meat in each and every wrap was absolutely tender and juicy,
and marinated very well cum grilled to perfection!
Love the slightly burnt but crispy sides, and the barbequed sweet taste upon biting.
Oooo mannn…….

Phad Thai. ($5.90)
I saw a lot of people ordering this, and apple did mention that reviews said this is a must have.
But in my opinion, it was relatively good, but i feel that there are other better phad thais at other place,
and this was kinda pale looking, which somewhat means a lil less flavourful on the taste as compared to the usual phad thai.

RED Basil leaf minced meat. ($6.90)
This was not really to my liking, it was more spicy, than salty or sweet.
And the spice kinda overtook the meat taste, so overall, there are better tasting ones at other places IMO.

If i can really eat more, i swear i would order a lot more others to try.
But the above was finished within half hour by us, the two hungry girls, heh.
You should really try this place, but do take note of the operating hours!

AH LOY THAI
100 Beach Road,
#01-39/40
Shaw Tower, Singapore.

What's even more awesome is that, Ah Loy Thai is situated just opposite a home-made ice cream shop, Tom's Palette,
and being fans of dessert, i insisted on getting a cup to try.

Here am i, wearing a pretty dress from pearlavish and matching it up with my own belt,
happily feeling really full and satisfied after my thai food meal.
Love the material of this dress because it allows you to wear it loose yet retaining the shape of the dress to fit your body.

Yeap, that's the dress and me in front of tom's palette!

Applepie <3

flavours are absolutely EXOTIC!
And i got quite intrigued by the salted egg yolk and that was the first i tried.
Same again, i literally opened my eyes wide and told apple "no joke, its as though im eating just salted egg yolk",
and it was hilarious when she gave me the "hmmm" face and tried it as well, then featured the same expression as me.

Got ourselves a small cup ($3.20) which allows us to mix two flavours!

We got these two- Melted chocolate cream with cookie dough and salted caramel ice cream.
LOVE THEM BOTH!
Apple and I agreed that we can taste the difference of home-made and mass production.
Tom's Palette is known for daily homemade fresh ice cream, and if you do try it, you will know what i mean!

TOM'S PALETTE
100 Beach Road,
#01-25
Shaw Towers, Singapore.

Mon–Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri–Sat: 12pm – 10.00pm
(Closed on Sun)

I am so going to go back to ah loy thai and tom's palette.
Just these two combo will make me a happy girl for a week!!

The day didn't end just like that, and we moved on over to Laselle School's cafe, 15 minutes,
to chill out for the rest of the night. if you are looking for places to chill around bugis,
there you go!

We didn't try the food there, but had drinks – beer and cocktails.
The place is somewhat like timbre,
and they do have happy hours for the drinks at night!
Heard the pizza there is good too, shall pop by over one day again!

15 MINUTES
1 McNally Street, Blk D,
#01-01
LASALLE College of The Arts, Singapore.

Opening Hours
Mon–Sat: 10am – 10pm
(Closed on Sun)

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Check out some outfits of the week!

Another effortless styled dress by pearlavish. Classic black will never go wrong, and the pink belt by them is also another catch.
Simple dress but yet the pleats at the sides will just make the bottom part chic and unique!

I love dresses like this! It is sort of a kind of shapeless dress that makes you looks in shape with the design,
and this kinda dresses do not require much styling nor accessorizing if you realise.
The block design on this piece from pearlavish is probably something you might want to check it out.