Mandarin Gallery

gallery.com.sg / 333a Orchard Rd / right side / mandarin

Sniff out Flaming Queen’s candles and sprays at #02-32 / 6737 0801 / natty girly baubles at Whatwomenwant / #02-28 / and flirty frocks by Hansel / #02-14 / 8636 6382. Elephant & Coral / #03-03 / has fetching antique pens, then stop for a java jolt at Sacha & Sons / #03-02 / 6735 6961. Scoot across the road for Keepers / 230 Orchard rd / 8299 7109 / keepers.com / a fab emporium of Singaporean creative talent spanning fashion, perfume and decor. For a well-deserved snifter, take your pick from Alley Bar, No. 5 and Que Pasa all a block further on, left into Peranakan Place.