LENAS, American Italian Restaurant @ Tampines 1

LENAS is a casual dining restaurant which offers affordable menu selections ranging from Italian thin crust pizza to American flame grilled beef.

We visited LENAS recently for a sumptuous lunch and we were pleased to find out that they are currently offering Set Lunch from 11.30pm to 3pm.

Their set lunch offer is valid for all main courses (pizza, pastas, chicken cutlet etc.), and the set comes with a complimentary salad, drink and a scoop of Gelato!

Salad of the Day

The salad were made with fresh crunchy vegetable and tasteful ham slices.

Ice Lemon Tea

Grilled Prime Rib Eye with 1 Side     $22

The rib eye was juicy and savory. We were glad that we ordered the soft textured whipped potato with thick sauce to complete the meal!

Pan Fried Dory Cheddar Cheese with 2 Sides     $17

Dory fillet was a bit salty but the texture of the fish was so good that it made the saltiness forgivable. The colesaw and criss-cross fries are must-haves in LENAS if you are ordering sides!

Mixed Seafood Pasta     $15.90

Calling all Pasta lovers! Being an Italian restaurant, LENAS serves a wide range of great pastas ranging from the classic Aglio Oilo to the Soft Shell Crab pasta with a fusion.  The seafood pasta we ordered was served generously with succulent prawn, clams, squids and mussels. Thumbs UP!

Gelato of the Day: Lemon Sorbet

At the end of our flavourful lunch, we  enjoyed a scoop of lemon sorbet with great satisfaction!

Visit LENAS at Tampines 1 (#03-K1/K2) if you wish to try yummy American and Italian cuisines!

Tampines 1 is proud to be conferred the ‘We Welcome Families’ Excellence Awards!

It was a rewarding night for Tampines 1 at the ballroom of Fairmont Singapore as we were presented with the ‘We Welcome Families’ Excellence Award. This award was conferred onto businesses with leading measures that welcome families as customers. The award process comprises of nomination, assessment and shortlisting, public voting and judging.

The biennial ‘We Welcome Families’ Awards is an initiative by the Businesses for Families Council to honour businesses that have stood out in welcoming multi-generational families as their customers through their strategies, facilities and service. There are three kinds of awards, namely The Excellence Awards, Achiever Awards and Champion Awards.

Proud to be awarded the ‘We Welcome Families’ Excellence Award!

We were proud to be awarded and Tampines 1 couldn’t have done it without the support of you, all our shoppers! Thank you all for voting and supporting us!

Centre Manager of Asiamalls Management (Tampines 1), Ms Julie Tan, receiving the award from Guest of Honour, Acting Minister for Social and Family Development, Mr Chan Chun Sing. Together on stage is the Chairperson of the Businesses for Families Council, Mrs Mildred Tan.

The Excellence Awards winners in a group photo

We were also very pleased to congratulate our sister malls – Liang Court, Tiong Bahru Plaza, White Sands and Hougang Mall, for being conferred the Achiever Awards!

Asiamalls staff were privileged to be able to take a group photo with the Minister.

We will continue to strive to be more family-friendly focus, providing and enhancing our family-friendly infrastructure and services to our shoppers.

We look forward to welcoming even more families to Tampines 1!

Love, Tampines 1

Special Gifts for Your Mum this Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day falls on 12 May this year. Have you prepared something special to surprise your beloved mum? We are going to show you a few ways to pamper your mum to make her feel so loved!

If you think your mum deserves a break after slogging herself with work and household chores, take some time off your busy schedule to help her with the chores and let her indulge in some aromatherapy from Mt Sapola (#01-12)!

When is the last time you travelled with your mum?
Take this chance to bring her overseas for some sight-seeing and shopping!

There are many wonderful travel packages available at WTS Travel (#04-16) and PriceBreaker (#04-31/32)!

After booking your desired travel packages, it’s time to shop for some traveling essentials at Samsonite (#02-35).

It’s important to travel light, so why not grab this multi-functional shawl at MUJI (#03-07)? 

Last but not least, do a makeover for your pretty mum! They have been neglected for too long, and it’s time you make them shine with confidence!

We visited Forever New (#01-28/31) and found these elegant and brightly-coloured pieces suitable for mums!

You may further enhance the outfit with affordable accessories from Diva (#01-32)!

If you mum love gifts that are more practical and can be shared by the whole family, get this delectable cake from emicake (B1-15) customized for Mother’s Day!

Hope we have inspired you with our Mother’s Day gift ideas!

Here’s wishing all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day! We Love Ya!

Love, Tampines 1

Women’s Fashion Basics – 5 Items Every Woman Should Own

“I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR!!”

If you are guilty of shouting this in front of your wardrobe every morning, we are here to save you!

Ladies never stop shopping, yet, we are never satisfied with the clothes in our wardrobe and shoe racks. In this entry, we are going to show you 5 items you will need to flaunt your femininity at work and play.

1. Little Black Dress

$79 (Dorothy Perkins #01-33)                     $63.90 (New Look #02-25/26)

Work: All ladies need to have a LBD in your wardrobe. A classic black dress allows you to accessorize yourself in crazy colours and statement pieces without letting people notice that you are recycling your dress!

Play: When it’s time to party, opt for a LBD that has a sexy cut or uses texture fabrics like lace, tweed or silk wool.

Tips: Although LBD is flattering to every body shape, remember to get the ones which have a cutting that brings out your assets and hide your flaws.

2. Perfect Fit Blazer

Quentin Blazer $35           LAB Consranza $25           (Love & Bravery #03-03)

Work: Regardless whether you have an hourglass, pear or rectangular body shape, a fitted blazer will always provide you with a flattering figure. A blazer will instantly make you look formal when you have it over any blouse and even tube dresses (meeting on Fridays!).

Play: Coloured blazers are trending these few years! Collect a few blazers with different colours and length to play on your outfits! Enjoy your dinner with a fitted cropped blazer and off it goes when it’s time to party!

Tips: If you have the budget, this is one item worth spending the money to tailor.

3. Statement Necklace

Left to Right:  $53.90 , $39.90 , $26.90                (New Look #02-25/26)

Work: Accessories like a statement necklace will help to bring out the character of your outfit even when you are only spotting a LBD!

Play: Statement necklace is the no.1 accessory to draw attention to your upper body, especially when you are expecting others to pay more attention to your beautiful face or sexy v-neckline.

4. Feminine Black Heels

Left to Right:    $63.90 ,  $73.90      (New Look #02-25/26)

Work: You don’t need a pair of killer heels to attract attention. Grab a pair of comfortable black heels with mesh, lash or cut-out details to portray your elegance and style.

Play: If you think that stick thin heels are too uncomfortable for shopping and partying, choose a pair of footwear that have chunky heels, alternatively, you may want to own a nice pair of wedges!

Tips: Comfort is the most important element in choosing a classic pair of heels!

5. Colourful Scarves

Left to Right:    $26.90 ,  $19.90 ,  $23.90                (New Look #02-25/26)

Work: Another must-have accessory in your wardrobe. If you worry about flaunting your flabby arms in your pretty sleeveless blouse/ dress, throw on an interesting printed scarf to draw attention away from your flaws.

Play: You seen how Hollywood stars rock their causal outfit with a scarf around their necks, or even use them to double up as headbands.

Tips: Always carry a scarf around in your bag as you might be really thankful to them when you feel cold in public transport or in a theatre.

Hope this entry helps you to save time standing in front of your wardrobe every morning and no longer waste money on pieces which you will never get to wear!

Love,
Tampines 1

Make Me Over Beauty Blogger Challenge – Fairy Doll

Thank you everyone for your participation in voting for your favourite blogger in the Make Me Over Beauty Blogger Challenge! This contest is strongly supported by beauty brands in Tampines 1, namely Etude House, Sasa and Skinfood. Beauty experts from these brands also make up our judging panel.

The Contestants will be judged based on the following criteria:

● Originality – 30 points
● Creativity – 30 points
● Blog Contents – 15 points
● Instagram Voting – 25 points
Follow us @tampines1 on Instagram today to get the latest update on the challenge!

For the third challenge, the bloggers were given Fairy Doll as their make-up theme. All the make-up items used in this challenge can be found at Skinfood, Tampines 1.

photo credit to whimsicalityindisguise.com

Let’s take a look at the beautiful looks the bloggers have put together!

Peiting
Read her make-up tutorial here

Make-up description: I was inspired by the beautiful mythological water sprites and forest fairies for this Fairy Doll make-up tutorial. Wanting to channel their glorious resplendence, I placed sparkling rhinestones around my eyes to add a touch of mystical and whimsy allure to my look.

I used an eye-popping contrasting combination of pinkish lavender eye-shadow with forest green eyeliner to represent the mischievous, playful and sprightly nature of these mythological creatures.

Fairies move lightly, and are graceful and delicate with their gestures. To emulate this delightful and tender expression, I chose to use a criss-cross natural designed set of false lashes instead of a dramatic heavier set of false lashes to complete this soft and ethereal eye makeup.

Judges Says: The make-up, styling plus the scenery background produce the look and feel for Fairy make-up look. I like how Peiting mixed pink shadow with green eyeliner that not many people are willing or dare to try. Her overall looks is very pleasant. Loud and creative fairy make-up. Especially love how she used rhinestones to beautify the eyes.

Wengie
Read her make-up tutorial here

Make-up description: I wanted to capture the shimmery mystical nature of fairies, using green contacts to capture the enchanting eyes, and green being the colour of nature seemed perfect. Since fairies all look like dolls, what really stood out to me was their porcelain skin, white hair and carefree nature. Also since they are mystical creatures, I also wanted a hint of “cartooness” that will bring out their dreamlike qualities.

Judges Says: Should put more emphasis on the shimmery make-up so as to be in line with her theme. More effort should be put in,  in choosing the wardrobe to tie in with the theme. Wendy makeup tutuorial is very easy to follow. Overall she did achieve her dreamlike and enchanting sweet eye make-up look.

Kelly Konomi
Read her make-up tutorial here

Make-up description: I got my inspiration from Galadriel, the elf fairy queen. She is often seen in movies like Lord of the Rings, Hobbits and many more.

As an avid fan of mystical creatures, I adore her deeply. She holds a special place in my memory as the elegant, respectful and beautiful queen. I love her sweet and gentle facial features which makes every angle of her as lovely as an angel. On top of that, her dewy looking perfect complexion adds an additional child-like look in her. To be able to look like her will be like combining the beauty of a pretty woman and the fresh and innocent look of a child. Not only that, she always has got perfect looking hair even in times of distress. Her lovely long hair with the headpiece simply shows how royal she is!

Judges Says: Good inspiration from Galadriel and the achieve the overall look and feel. Kelly has a very interesting steps for her ears. A princessey, dolly and elegant fairy make-up.

Ying Jie
Read her make-up tutorial here

Make-up description: My first thought when I was thinking of my theme is a flower fairy, I don’t know why but I will always link  fairies to flowers. Flower fairies are petite human-like creatures that live among flowers.

I will be doing a normal feature-enhancing makeup look, bling-ing up the look with some hand drawn flower petals at the corner of my eye. I have picked cool colors to work on, mainly purple and white, so that the overall look will be light and dreamy.

Judges Says: Too light make-up and missing of hair accessory that don’t bring out the flower fairy look. Ying Jie was very smart to use an eyebrow palette to contour her face, definitely not many people will thought of. Love how the flower was drawn. However, it’s a little too simple for a fairy make-up look.

Elrica
Read her make-up tutorial here

Make-up description: My inspiration behind this look will be the Ice Queen from Narnia for the icy and cold look with the combination of Arabian Tale of the headpiece and the head cover.

Judges Says: She is the most impressed among all the bloggers. The dramatic eye make-up together with the hair accessories that capture your eyeballs. Elrica fairy tale make-up is very different from the rest. Especially in terms of the character that she choose. Her eye liner and shadow is definitely a plus point. A different kind of fairy indeed. 

Sochii
Read her make-up tutorial here

Make-up description: The earth fairy, also known as an earth elemental, is the nature spirit. Images of fairies have always been depicted as child-like, small but bright. To me, they are somewhat like little dolls that live and breathe in a mythical world that we would never be able to see, except in our dreams, which would be the closest we can get.

Inspired by nature and images of fairies I’ve seen throughout my life, I’ve created this look. Compared to the previous two looks that I did by referencing towards other characters, this is based plainly on imagination and where my brush takes me.

Judges Says: Her make-up did not portray the earth fairy look very much, but I like how she used the flowery crown. This look of Sochii is very soft compare to her previous makeup. It is interesting how Sochii can create an Earth fairy look effortlessly.

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We are currently compiling their final results and will be announcing the winners on our Facebook Page soon.
Like our page to get the latest updates! Stay tuned!

 
Love, Tampines 1

Food Tasting at JPOT-Hotpot Singapore Style (03-16)!

We invited 6 food lovers for a scrumptious food tasting session at JPOT-Hotpot Singapore Style (#03-16)!

These food lovers were spoilt for choice when they were presented with the menu filled with yummy photos of all the fresh hotpot ingredients.

Tiffany (blogger) had a hard time choosing between the popular JPOT Superior Broth and Vegetarian soup base.

Rae (designer) and Fenni (entrepreneur) were fascinated by the recommended handmade cheese meatballs and mini dim sum on the menu.

Ordering time!

If you have visited JPOT, you would know that they are using an iPad ordering system to facilitate the whole ordering process. No more waving your hands up high to catch the waiter’s attention!

Before the soup base and food arrived, the food lovers were busy mixing their own personalized dips from the wide range of condiments available.

Here’s Fenni very own dip!

You might have tried Tom Yam, Herbal, Chicken soup base at other hotpot places. But have you tried these two specialities before..?

Laska Soup Base

Bak Ku Teh

JPOT serves individual pots of soup to each customer, so that they are able to enjoy a hygienic and personalized dining experience.

If you have friends who do not like beef, spiciness or vegetables in their soup, you will not need to share the pot with them! JPOT should be your next favourite restaurant to organize a gathering!

Yummy food deserves some photography attention! The diners were so attracted by the appetising food display that they couldn’t resist taking photos of them.

Everyone loves the process of making their own fish and pork paste noodles in their soup!

The most luxurious dish of the day!

The live fish was sliced neatly for the hotpot, and the rest of the body (head and bones) were deep fried to allow diners to have two different tastes of the fresh seafood!

The food bloggers have indeed enjoyed their dining experience at JPOT.
Let’s take a look at their verdicts here:

Make Me Over Beauty Blogger Challenge- Glamourous Doll

Thank you everyone for your participation by voting for your favourite blogger in the Make Me Over Beauty Blogger Challenge! The contest is strongly supported by beauty brands in Tampines 1, namely Etude House, Sasa and Skinfood. Beauty experts from these brands also make up our judging panel.

The Contestants will be judged based on the following criteria:

● Originality – 30 points
● Creativity – 30 points
● Blog Contents – 15 points
● Instagram Voting – 25 points
Follow us @tampines1 on Instagram today to get the latest update on the challenge!

For the second challenge, the bloggers were given Glamourous Doll as their make-up theme. All the make-up items used in this challenge can be found at Sasa, Tampines 1.

photo credit to whimsicalityindisguise.com

Let’s take a look at the beautiful looks the bloggers have put together!

Peiting
Read her make-up tutorial here

Make-up description: I was inspired by the 1950s bombshell- the legendary Marilyn Monroe for this Glamorous Doll makeup tutorial. Her sultry and dramatic cat eye look that I’ve recreated for this tutorial is definitely iconic and very timeless, and adds a touch of whimsy and playfulness to the look.

The flirtiness and delightful appearance of vintage Pin-Up girls from the 50s also played a part in achieving this look. Combined with sexily tousled hair, a lush pink pout and mysteriously lined eyes with the help of the fabulous products from Sasa, I wanted this Glamorous Doll makeup tutorial to pay homage to Hollywood’s hottest siren, Marilyn Monroe, and call attention to the femininity of women, as well as the effortless intensity of a woman’s sensual gaze.

Judges Say: Her pose is really creative but is a bit out of the theme. The overall glamorous look is being blocked by her hand and difficult to give her a higher marks even i I like her drastic eyes make up. Glamourous doll make-up in a cutesy fashion. I don’t really like how she did her tutorial,  I could hardly compare or review her overall make-up or feel.

Total Score (Originality+Creativity+Contents+Voting): 21+21+12+25 = 79

Wengie
Read her make-up tutorial here

Make-up description: When I think of glamour the first images that pop into my head is feather boas, fur coats and so many diamonds and pearls that you feel amazingly rich.

I especially love the look of old Hollywood glamour, think red lips and luscious mink looking lashes.

Judges Say: First glance I am not attracted by her glamourous look.  I think she can improve hair styling to compliment the overall look.  The only thing I like is her false eyelashes which really catches attention. Her make-up is very different as compared to the rest, especially her bold lipstick which makes her stands out.

Total Score (Originality+Creativity+Contents+Voting): 20+20+12+20= 72

Ying Jie
Read her make-up tutorial here

Make-up description: “Glamorous” is fashionable, charming, something unusual and of course beautiful; while “doll” is perfect looking with distinctly big eyes.

Purple was chosen as the color theme as it is a girly color that suits “glamorous” and “doll”, hence the purple eye shadow and the purplish tinge on the lips. I decided on a self-created dramatic eye make up to inject glamour in the look – hence the intense purple eyeshadow used, paired with Super curly lashes and hand-drawn bottom lashes. Gemstones are added to the outer corners of the eyes, to make this look unusual, charming and mysterious. The eyelashes will also contribute to the dolly part of the look, alongside with glossy pouty purplish lips. Base makeup used will be matt, together with a natural peachy blush color to balance out the drama in this look. Lastly, shiny powder will be added to major points of the face to highlight the prominent features. I matched this look with a classy big bun updo as well as a black tube dress to complete the glamorous doll look!

Judges Say: She had met all the criteria of a glamorous doll make-up, but overall look is not impactful enough to match the glamourous theme. Ying Jie took a strong purple as her eyeshadow and her lashes are very eye catchy. But her thick lashes made her eye make-up too top heavy.

Total Score (Originality+Creativity+Contents+Voting): 22+23+11+15=71

Kelly Konomi
Read her make-up tutorial here

Make-up description: The first thing that came into my mind when I think about glamorous… is Barbie. I was a Barbie doll collector when I was young and I always long to be like her.

Popular among girls (and guys) of all ages, Barbie is definitely the most glamorous doll on earth! She has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for more than 5 decades!! The reason for her undying popularity is her perfect features and glamorous style. Her small face with ever smooth complexion, big blue eyes, small pointy nose and perfect looking lips NEVER fail to stun me with her beauty. Always donning with beautiful clothes and beautiful hair, one could definitely imagine what a glamorous date she would be if she’s a real person! She is perfect at every angle, looking glamorous and gorgeous always!

Judges Say: I like her makeover which really look like a Barbie doll, especially with her full golden hair. Indeed glamourous and Barbie alike. Her tutorial include both make-up steps and personal reviews which are useful and informative for her readers.

Total Score (Originality+Creativity+Contents+Voting): 26 + 26 + 11+ 5 = 68

Sochii
Read her make-up tutorial here

Make-up description: Manufactured by the American toy-company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959, Barbie have been the iconic production of Mattel Inc. With over 50 years of history, Barbie is a fashion doll that set standards for the ideal woman. Light blond volume hair, large blue eyes, luscious lashes, pouty lips and a perfect body with matching long legs.

My look is strongly influenced by Barbie as Marilyn Monroe. The glam fashion doll meets glam American sex symbol, what can be more glamourous than this combo?

Sasa brings in the strongest makeup items, which helped me in creating a strong look which suits the theme to a “G” for GLAMOUR.
Strong eyes and lips are the focus point of this makeup, and sadly I could not secure a blond wig or dye my hair blonde to get that blonde bombshell look like Barbie or Marilyn Monroe but i feel that i rocked my own tresses.

Judges Say: She has chosen Marilyn Monroe as her inspiration, who is the sex symbol in everybody’s eyes.  Sochii has spent time dressing up, styling her hair and accessorize herself to suit the theme. She portrayed a very glamourous look spotted in the late 1950-1960.

Total Score (Originality+Creativity+Contents+Voting): 24+25+12+ 0 = 61

Elrica

Read her make-up tutorial here

Make-up description : Glam up without doing the conventional way of red lippy and a Vava Voom lashes.

Judges Say: No glamorous element can be seen from her picture.  The make-up look does not consists of any dark shades . More of an everyday look.

Total Score (Originality+Creativity+Contents+Voting): 19+19+10+10=58

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New tutorials will be uploaded on the their blogs on 29 March! Do help to vote for your favourite make-up look at @tampines 1 Instagram. Voting will commence every Friday to the following Tuesday, 2359.

See you there!

Love, Tampines 1