Lead Story
the dirt with xiaxue
As a digital strategist by day, I thank God for the existence of Xiaxue. Perhaps vulgar and suicidal even for me to say so, but I reckon the local social media realm will not be as it is today, if not for her existence. The local social media realm is my marketplace. Xiaxue is my marketplace benchmark. My wagyu cow if you may. Ridiculously expensive. Not necessarily appropriate. But people know of it, and that makes beef in general, desirable.
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The B List
top ten blogs you won’t imagine being from singapore
I have encountered feedback from skeptics who have more faith in Tiger Woods staying monogamous than they do with Singapore-based blogs producing content comparable to international blogs. There is truth in what the skeptics are saying but I reckon that the fundamental problem we have here is awareness. I’d bet you a round of beer than you won’t imagine the blogs listed below being from Singapore.
The Advertising Slut
nike true city
Nike True City was declared last week. An iPhone app that reveals unique insights in the six cities of the Old World; London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, Amsterdam and Barcelona.
The Artist
108 by leon lam-hien
My mate, Leon, one of the best living artists I’ve met in the world, will be staging a collective exhibition with Wayne Bregulla, at Culture Club Gallery, Hong Kong, from February 10 – March 9 2010. I have this insane idea of flying to Hong Kong just so as to catch his exhibition. We’ll see.
The Bitch
mandatory give way by LTA
Wouldn’t it be funny if we have the Speak Good English Movement banner right next to this one by Land Transport Authority?
The Dark One
der freie wille
Sometimes, I look at her and I see myself. The poignant photograph was taken from one of my favourite movies, Der Freie Wille.
The Design Diva
day-ruining invoice notepads
Check out these Day-Ruining Invoice Notepads by the magnificent artist Jessica Hische that are promised to make any designer smile. The covers are letter-pressed on 100lb Cover French Paper (Steel Blue from their “Construction” line) with 2C offset interiors on 80lb ivory paper.
The Digital Strategist
later, bro
LaterBro allows you to schedule updates on both Twitter and Facebook. Considering my temperament, I should schedule for one at 1830h that says “NO”.
The Dirt
the dirt with steve mccurry
The humidity trickled down the back, the sun kissing the five-foot-way of the shophouse, the skies spilled a clumsy mash of clouds. Beneath the white walls of the shophouse legendary lensman Steve McCurry resided. He was engaged in a critique session with one of his students from his master class. Little did he realise the next person he was to evaluate was himself.
The Fashionista
andtie
Should I wear a tie today? Or a scarf? Fuck. Let’s wear both. Meet the Andtie. Write in for more details.
The Geek
a novel way to cover your macbook
Save for the cheesy name, Bookbook is a cute little bugger perfect for the progressive Mac geek with a sense of style. Handmade for both MacBook and MacBook Pro, this one-of-a-kind hardback leather case promises to make heads turn. Available at USD79.90.
The Kollector
12 months of moleskine giveaway!
In the mood of the festive period, Chronicle Books is giving away 3 Moleskine 2010 Desk Calendars and 2 Moleskine 2010 Color a Month Daily Planner Pocket to 5 lucky blankettes! Usher in the new year of the Tiger with these gorgeouse date keepers today.
The Lesbian
top 10 lesbian karaoke songs
If you’re not schmoozing away at a lesbian party sweating buckets like Jane Fonda, you’re likely to be making love to your microphone at a lesbian karaoke bar. No, I don’t get the phenomenon neither, but I’ve been to enough lesbian bars to be able to present this list to you. Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce to you, the top 10 songs you’re most likely to hear at a lesbian karaoke bar.
The Lonely Travellor
the journey back in time
I wrote previously on how the complimentary walk provided by The Majestic Malacca is to die for. At risk of being a historical spoiler, allow me to share my experience with you the journey back in time in the rich history of this extraordinary empire.
The Narcissist
pat law by mrb
The narcissistic me wanted to immortalize my youth upon a canvas in the same manner to which Egon Schiele has done for himself. Recognising that I can’t draw to my own standards, I sought the help of one of Singapore’s best illustrators, MrB.
The Oddball
tongue ink
Eeeew. I thank God this isn’t real. Digitally created for a Fark contest by Sebastian Niedlich with the inside of some cabbage provided. Came in second place.
The Photographer
nikon girl x canon boy
All of you shutterbugs, regardless of which team you bat for, will love this music video by photographer Joey L and his crew from The Photo Club. At least I’m not a Pentax… Hahaha. This is wicked, boys.
The Rest
greetings from the onion
America’s finest news source, The Onion, brings you this lovely postcard box featuring 100 of the publication’s best and worst headlines, magazine covers, and charts.
The Social Whore
lust sundays: the aftermath
Had fun catching up with familiar faces at the launch of Lust. Be there for the next one, on the last Sunday of this month.
