A handpicked selection of the finest things to buy, fab places to try and fun things to do in Singapore

So we all went crazy for the Brazilian Blowout, until we heard about the health risks. Now we have a different weapon of choice in the battle against frizzy hair... Kerastraight a formaldehyde free (read: safe as houses) version of the Brazilian Blowout. A great name, but are the results the same as the original Brazilian? Would we get the same relaxed frizz-free locks? And what is it? To answer your questions (and ours) we did a couple of road tests, because we were desperate to try it. We were told the results would not be as good as the original Brazilian, but we could ...read more

Sail Away The amazing 40,000 mile Clipper Around the World Yacht Race is stopping into Singapore this week. They are also recruiting for 'people like you' to put your everyday life on hold to take on the big blue ocean. Amazingly no sailing experience is required. Check out their recruitment presentation or just go and gawk at the yachts. When: Sun 29 Jan 2012, recruitment presentation 11am Where: Island Suite, Marina at Keppel Bay, see clipperaroundtheworld.com Struth! Lamingtons are 'a must' this Thursday. Celebrate Australia Day at Graze, where they have a special Australia Day menu, free flow James Boag for 2 hours ($30) and ...read more

One thing we love love love about Singapore... is the opportunities! Now, for the fashionistas, designers and wanna-be fashion stars - here is your opening of a life time. Asia's aspiring fashion designers have just under a month to get their submissions in for Star Creation, the Asia-wide fashion design competition, and vie for their spot on the runway at the May finals in Singapore. Registration for the competition closes on 31 January. So far, entries have already poured in from over the region, with an especially strong showing from Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. This year's theme, Fashion Without Frontiers, challenges aspiring designers to draw ...read more

5 cool places to go in the East Coast. Yes, the East Coast. 1. Cupcakes With Love The name says it all. Divine, moist little treats include the Cranberry Boost, Red Velvet and the naughty Adult Chocolate (with rum). Definitely worth the additional cardio (and the slight guilt). Where: 348 Tanjong Katong Rd., 6440 0450, see www.cupcakes.sg 2. Salon 916 It looks like an aunty-filled hairdresser, but trust us, the hair wash and head massage here is the best kept secret in the East. It might be old school but the treatment is so purrfectly blissful you won't even care. Where: 916 East Coast Rd., ...read more

From footy side steps to pirouettes, there are some brilliant classes for kids in this town, here are some that we have tried and tested... 1. Prima ballerina Could your child be the next Darcy Bussell? DDreamz dance school runs fun ballet classes using music and stories. The classes are a great way of developing self-esteem and physical fitness too. Age 2.5+ We love: Their super-cute outfits and fun but no nonsense approach. Cost: From $180 for 10 classes Where: Liang Court, River Valley Road, see www.ddreamzintl.com 2. Child's pose It's not just adults who can benefit from doing yoga. At new yoga studio, Casa ...read more

Soul Clap Promising to unleash an epic session of house, disco and classics, Boston due Soul Clap will have you on the d-floor at Zouk. These guys believe that house wears many hats, and you can hear that in their sets. When: Fri 20 Jan 2012, 10pm Where: Velvet Underground, Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St, Singapore Lime Time If you haven't ventured to the fabulous Mexician restaurant Piedra Negra yet, here's the perfect excuse. Chroam is set to liven up the second story of this Haji Lane restaurant with its monthly shindig. This time with afro, Latin and percussive beats. With any luck there will ...read more

Having trouble deciding about where to go in 2012? Are you hankering after something different, thrilling and utterly mind-blowing? Well we asked the travel gurus at Lightfoot Travel on their top three destinations for the best of Asia. Tibet is an intrepid destination which we guarantee will get your head spinning - and not just from the altitude. This deeply spiritual kingdom, enclosed by the highest mountains in the world, offers an intoxicating insight into Buddhism. Discover more about this fascinating way of life in Lhasa - the sacred birthplace of the Dalai Lama. Colourful prayer flags, fluttering in the wind, will become an indelible ...read more