Giveaway winners for Yahoo Choice Awards 2023, announced!
You've voted, we've voted: Here are the winners for the giveaway to win a high tea or a staycation at Westin!
In case you missed it, we've been busy trawling data and shortlisting the brands that you, our dear readers, love, and gathering promo codes for all the shopping we're going to do for the end of the year.
We even wanted to reward you for sticking around, and organising a giveaway for a high-tea experience and a 2D1N staycation. You've voted for your favourite brands in Singapore, and we've voted in two readers with the best answers to win these exciting prizes from our partners!
Drumroll for the winning entry for 1x afternoon tea for two at St Regis Singapore...
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I feel that perhaps contrary to what other people like, the brands that I’ve picked give the best/suit the best to my liking and needs.
Adidas - I’ve always loved their jersey and shoe designs and range of shoes compared to their nearest rivals Nike. In terms of comfort as well, I feel they provide significantly better paddings.
Erdinger lager - I love this beer as it leaves a really nice and awesome flavour. It has a “meaty” full-body taste that is mild and just nice compared to Guinness, which I feel is heavier in terms of taste.
Dior Beauty - I used to buy this as a gift for my then-girlfriend. Needless to say, the brand speaks for itself and to a receiving party, this would fit and stand out nicely in their existing makeup set. For me, it was more an aesthetically pleasing brand.
Laneige - this is a must-buy whenever I visit Korea and bring this back for my then-girlfriend and her mother. The highly popular serum water sleeping mask is a hit with us. Even I “steal” it to use sometimes!
Hotel Collection - what more needs to be said? To make your room ever-ready like a hotel welcoming you back home after work or a long day out. Makes me perpetually feel like I’m on a staycation.
Strathberry - I feel their bag designs stand out from the rest of their competitors and although in the mid-range price tier, they do give an “expensive” feel to the wearer, and their quality is pretty good too.
Bose - I’m a user of the brand. I love their sound quality of their earbuds. It’s comfy. Nice to use. Light. Stylish though not so cheap.
Wanderlust + Co - their jewellery really stands out in terms of design! I really do like it and contemplate to actually buy it as a gift for my wife for our upcoming anniversary. It’s really nice looking and the price isn’t as steep as one might suggest.
LV - it’s the best luxury designer out there. Nuff said. Nothing can change my mind.
St Regis - I’ve had staycation quite a bit but never at St.regis before due to its pricing. This is really a luxurious stay and this shouts “luxury” all in one place.
Booking.com - I realised I make bookings from Booking.com more than others due to its pricing and how legitimate it is. It’s never given me any booking issues, and I will continue to support them.
And for the grand prize: A 2D1N staycation at The Westin Singapore goes to...
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I love this question and would love to share my story! For me it’s Lululemon. It isn't just a brand to me, it's my daily motivation and urged me into my path to a better life. Here’s my journey:
I was shopping with my friend at Taka about 3 months ago when I first stumbled upon a v-neck racerback tennis dress in the Lululemon store. I was 72kg then, and 12kg overweight from years of working from home and living a sedentary life. Nothing seemed to inspire me to shed those extra pounds.
But then in the store, I saw that gorgeous short-sleeveless baby pink dress with a cute flare. Nice fabric. Stretchy but thick. It was nothing fancy or particularly dressy, but it was the cutest thing I’ve seen. A casually pretty dress, meant for casually pretty women. I tried it on, in size 12, and immediately turned into a dumpling. Flabby arms, stomach jutting out.
I bought the dress anyway, in size 6. I was determined to look good in it. I imagined walking down the street, my skirt flouncing around my legs, looking sporty and cute. I needed that to be real.
That was three months ago. Since that day I’ve hung that dress on the wall, in front of my bed, where I see it every morning, a constant reminder of my goal.
With the help of a calorie-counting app and a dedicated private trainer, I've shed 6kg since, with 6kg more to reach my target weight.
Every time I drop 1 kg, I slip into that dress. And every single time, I look better and better in it. It fuels my motivation to keep pushing forward.
Lululemon is more than just a brand for workout clothes; it’s a symbol of my determination and kickstarted this whole journey for me. Which is why it’s my favourite brand!
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Entries we wished we could have given prizes for...
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Charles and Keith has been my favourite brand for a very long time. Their high-quality bags, shoes and accessories create a versatile range of styles such as casual, chic and elegance that I can pair with many of my everyday outfits. High-end quality brands such as Dior and Gucci are inaccessible to many of us due to the price. Charles and Keith brings high quality yet more affordable bags to cater to a wide range of people. I've gotten my first-ever item, a bag from Charles and Keith recently, and I currently use it only for special events such as weddings and celebrations. Moreover, I store it in my home and treat it like it is a very precious diamond.
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iHerb is my favourite brand among all I had voted for, as it has everything my entire family needs, from kids to adults. When I first came across the site, I was sceptical. "When it looks too good to be true, it's probably isn't true. " However I just went ahead and ordered my pine tar soap, which I couldn't find in physical stores in SG. Never looked back since. Good range of products, amazing valued deals, prompt and low-cost delivery. To be honest, so good I find myself buying things I'm not sure I need, but hey, that's what online shopping is about!
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Capella Singapore, where dreams take flight,
In lush gardens, bathed in moonlight.
Where opulence and nature blend as one,
My heart is captured by the setting sun.
Elegance and grace in every stride,
In your embrace, I find my pride.
Capella, where memories are born,
In your beauty, my love is sworn.
From tranquil shores to the starlit sky,
In your embrace, I'll never say goodbye.
Capella, my heart's eternal flame,
In your love, I've found my aim.
