April 22, 2009

Singapore:The Orchard Road


Orchard road is undisputed shopping street of Singapore. Tanglin road, Scotts road and the main Orchard road strip are lined with cafes, food outlets, and big shopping malls that stock everything from souvenirs to big name fashion brands.

Start off your Orchard road at Tanglin Mall. A popular hangout for locals and expats, this mall features a pleasant blend of boutiques like BritishIndia,known for luxurious silk apparael and ethnic designs, swimwear speciality store Ocean Paradise, as well as stores selling an assortment of products from beadwork, clothes to accessories and home furnishings.

If you are looking for splurge, Palais Renaissance offer designer wear from DKNY and Valentino to sexy intimates from the lingerie shop.

Liat Towers is where weary shoppers come to wind down over a cuppa at Starbucks Coffee. The building also houses the Zara flagship store. With two floor of men's, ladies' and kid's fashion, you will definitely be spoilt of your choice.

The futuristic architecture of Wheellock Place is sure to catch your eye. Vebture within to find bookstore borders, with at least two cozy cafes (Coffee Bean anf Borders Cafe) conveniently situated nearby so you can chill with a coffee and a new book. Nike, Crumpler and Apple Premium Reseller EpiCentre also take residence at this building.

With its walls lined with pop graffiti and hip-hop music blaring from shop to shop, Far East Plaza countinues to be the hang-out spot of choice for youngsters. Shoppers will be spoilt for choice with heaps of affordable street clothing sold at this four-tiered mall.

Paragon Shopping Centre delights with its mix of renowned international brands such as Gucci, Ferragamo, CK and Edgy streetwear brands and stores such as Ben Sherman, Celio and Star Three Sixty.

While you are in the area, swing by the Centrepoint for an instant fix of daily grooming essentials or fashionable treats at Robinsons'. This mall has a foolproof layout of escalators, which ensure you don't miss any shop during your visit.

Tangs is the veritable departmental store for beauty addicts and working executives. Load up on your Bobbi Brown and Shu Uemura essential here; while gadget-crazy shoppers can visit Lucky Plaza next door for electronics galore.

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