Lifestyle - Page 8 of 8 - This Quarterly

February 1, 2019
3 minutes read

Buying properties overseas is like walking through a minefield — the risk of a wrong investment could upset a person’s future plans, not to mention financial ruins. On the other hand, there is no lack of positive reports about successful investors who have taken the plunge, and reap handsome rew...

Identity Crisis

February 1, 2019
4 minutes read

With revisions to the personal data protection act, everyday episodes of identity card misuse – such as having to surrender your IC just to attend a friend’s party at a private residence – will soon be over. Many people who visit private residential buildings, such as condominiums, in Singa...

Wearing Memories

February 1, 2019
4 minutes read

Pack an extra suitcase — you’re going to need the additional space when you go vintage shopping at these global destinations. There is something thrilling about stumbling on a great vintage dress. It probably has something to do with the fact that it is likely to be one of a kind. In today’...

Looking Through The Loupe

February 1, 2019
3 minutes read

Here’s our guide on the important things to consider when buying jewellery for investment. “But square-cut or pear-shaped, these rocks don’t lose their shape. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” cooed Marilyn Monroe in her iconic 1950s ode to materialism that would have sent many women ...

Beginner Guide For Luxury Watches

February 1, 2019
3 minutes read

This is a world that is complex, competitive and fascinating. Here’s a guide to these coveted items, understanding their language and acquainting yourself with emerging trends. Watches have been a status symbol ever since they were conceived. If you pulled a watch out of your pocket in the 1700...

How You Shine Is Up To You

December 28, 2018
1 minute read

The modern woman is a sophisticated and elegant figure who exudes grace and confidence in her words, actions and style. The Canary Diamond Co’s newly-revamped Takashimaya outlet come four new collections that are designed with the modern woman in mind — to celebrate her style, her individuali...

Understanding Travel Insurance

December 25, 2018
2 minutes read

When travelling, having a good time is no doubt your main preoccupation. But at the same time, it is also important to make sure you safeguard yourself against any unforeseen circumstances that can put a kink in your plans, from major ones like sudden illnesses and accidents to minor ones like lost ...

Let There Be Light!

December 23, 2018
3 minutes read

While Salone del Mobile is the world’s most important furniture fair, making its annual appearance in the Italian city of Milan, its sister fair — Euroluce — never plays second fiddle. This prestigious lighting fair happens once every two years alongside the Milan furniture fair. Housed in ...

The Wall As Art

December 23, 2018
3 minutes read

The four walls that surround you don’t have to be plain and boring – there are now plenty of ways to add a little lustre to them. Your home is a sanctuary where you can escape the hustle and bustle of your daily life. That is why so many people are willing to fork out good money to create the...

Making A Claim For Personal Injury

December 23, 2018
4 minutes read

If you have suffered some degree of damage due to someone else’s negligence, you might be able to make a claim for personal injury. Here is what you need to know about making personal injury claim. In July, a video of a traffic accident went viral. It featured a car making an illegal right turn...

Best of the Bottles

December 23, 2018
4 minutes read

Love your premium tipple a little too much to consume it? We tell you everything you need to know about wine investment. Throughout history, wine has been seen as the elixir of the gods and only the privileged get to taste it. Royalty and the rich would stockpile the very best by the barrel in thei...

Painting A Profit

December 5, 2018
5 minutes read

While the investment opportunity and returns look promising, there is still an element of risk in the world of art, so it pays to ask yourself some questions before taking the plunge. “The collector is an artist in his own way, by the way he puts things together. You can read a person’s soul ...