You need not be shopping savvy to enjoy your shopping time in Singapore and make the most of your purchase expeditions. The country makes sure that the shopper has every convenience he needs to have a grand time shopping. Singapore is also known to be attentive and client-friendly to the droves of customers and buyers that come into the country.

Shopping for Electronic Gadgets and IT Products

The voltage in Singapore is 220 to 240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second. Make sure that the product you are buying matches your home voltage. The same goes for mobile phone bandwidths and formats for audio/visual equipment. It is best to always ask for a receipt and make sure that the warranty card and invoice carry the correct serial numbers and have been properly endorsed by the retailer. The dealer’s signature and stamp must be correctly indicated on your GST refund form.

Quality Jewellers of Singapore (QJS)

Quality Jewellers of Singapore (QJS) is a mark of trust for the Singapore jewelry industry. It is a program that is spearheaded by the Singapore Jewellers Association, with support from the Singapore Tourism Board and SPRING Singapore. QJS sets the benchmarks for the Singapore jewelry industry. The QJS seal, a hallmark for brands and products by program members, represents prestige, service quality, and reliability. When buying jewelry in Singapore, look for the QJS decals at certified jewellers. The program’s website contains the list of certified jewellers in Singapore.

Clothing Sizes

Clothing sold in Singapore will generally match the sizes in the West since most ready-to-wear apparels on sale are imported. Likewise, clothing manufactured in Singapore is generally for export.

Excellent tailors and dressmakers are found all over town for specific orders. It would be best to just leave a deposit when ordering. Your full payment can be made only after you have tried the completed garment and have been satisfied with its fit and workmanship.

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Via Quality Jewellers of Singapore

In the world of fashion where everything is designed merely to shock, sigh, or have people’s eyes light up with the amount of bling on the clothes, it is a pleasant change to see something that is as fashionable, practical and made with the intention of being more than just a garment.

Designed by Leo Chao, the Beagle Scarf Hoodie is a hooded scarf shaped like beagle ears. Worn either like a scarf wrapped around the neck or zipped up like a sleeves jacket, the scarf. The scarf was designed purely with autistic children in mind. Research has shown that animal therapy and music therapy greatly minimises the panic and reclusive nature experienced by autistic children. This information was kept in mind in designing the scarf which comes with speakers in the area of the ear within the hoodie. The textured pockets of the hoodie also offer the option of attaching customised aroma patches.

It is relieving to know that at least a few designers keep in mind that not everyone enjoys the bling blings made fashionable today. Even though hoodies and caps aren’t a favourite with autistic children, the fact that the Beagle scarf-hoodie offers music may be a comforting choice for them.

Via: YankoDesign

The thought of a trip to the outer space itself is fascinating enough; this spacesuit will probably add excitement to it. Made out of the heavy weight Nylon Cordura, the Apollo 11 spacesuit replica is designed to resist wear and tear. Taking its design and molds from the authentic Apollo-era A7L garments it reminds you of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin during their debut space voyage.

The suit features aluminum cuffs, neck ring and hose fittings, a stretchable cap with foam ear covers and an elastic chin strap, a helmet with an outer gold sun visor and two side sun shields, rubber tipped canvas gloves and a pair of space boots.

The spacesuit is not just a museum piece; it can help you fulfill your long cherished dream. Priced at just $9,500, this can be worn to a costume party as well. So, go get it to play your dream role.

Source: TheSpaceStore/ FashionablyGeek/ OhGizmo