OCTOBER 2019

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COVER1
EDITOR'S NOTE8
NEWS18
Calendar Updates: What’s on in the coming months18
Readers' Letters24
EL Forum: Our online antics and our upcoming events26
Singapore Pages: Exploring the island’s past and present28
HOME & PROPERTY31
News32
Home Showcase: An art lover’s dream36
Readers’ Recommendations: Choosing artworks for your home43
Buying Guide: Find your statement piece!48
Creative Corner: Workshops to create your own masterpiece52
Store Spotlight: Gailey Griffin talks silk sheets55
Buying Guide: Fantastic storage solutions56
Street Talk: What it’s like living in Telok Blangah68
LIFE & FAMILY73
News74
Noticeboard: Birth announcements and pet adoptions80
Online Shopping: Baby products at the click of a mouse83
Mama’s Day Out: Steal some “me-time” in Dempsey84
Digital Deepavali: A hip way to explore Little India86
Reviewed: Popular podcasts and Netflix shows88
Family Fun: An EL editor takes the brood trampolining91
SCHOOL SPECIAL92
Lucky kids on excursion!92
Repton’s two new campuses94
Adjusting little ones to preschool97
How to help with Mandarin98
A chat with the founder of IIS100
Boarding life in Sydney101
Teen Troubles: How to handle angst102
Forward Female: Life lessons with Batya Shulman104
Environment News106
Plastic Straws: The hard truth!108
Helping Hands: Our latest on volunteer opportunities110
Around Town: Photos from openings, events and more112
WINE & DINE121
News122
Best of Breakfast: 5 local treats to start your day125
Bar Tab: A new spot for a cooling beverage126
Sake to Sushi: The Japanese market that has it all129
Standout Steaks: The cuts to try in Singapore130
Recipe Corner: Fail-safe favourites for your repertoire134
TRAVEL139
News140
Staying Put: Three staycations you’ll love144
Destination Focus: Laos tips and reader recommendations147
Skiing in Spring: Japan’s golden season150
Aussie Island: Five Stradbroke highlights156
Whiz Kid: Blazing a trail for young travellers158
Expat Living Travel Club: Join our first adventure!160
STYLE & BEAUTY163
Style News164
Cool Collab: Superga meets Alexa Chung166
Party Picks: Dresses and accessories on our hit list168
Sparkle Spotlight: Jewels for all ages170
Beauty News172
Hair Heroes: Why we love Korean beauty salon Leekaja174
Erasing Eyebags: Solutions without surgery176
HEALTH & FITNESS185
News186
Healthy Habits: Tips for women’s wellbeing188
Cancer Survivor: We hear a first-hand account192
Going for Gold: Chatting to Singapore’s netball coach196
Home Workouts: No gym? No problem!199
REGULARS205
Numbers & Websites205
Horoscopes for October206
Advertiser List208
Parting Shot: A Singaporean take on British quirks210

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