It may only be November, but we’re already looking forward to Christmas. Malls have started playing festive music, and a joyful holiday mood fills the air as we anticipate the end of the year. Though there’s still ample time, it’s a good idea to start hunting for gifts for loved ones early so you can slowly pick out something thoughtful.
Everyone hates trying to navigate through the year-end crowds. So do something different this year, and shop for your presents online instead. You’ll get to browse in your PJs at home, and enjoy up to 50% off at the following online stores when you pay with your DBS/POSB Credit or Debit Card:
P.S.: Read on to find out how you can score sure-win gifts like cash credits and shopping vouchers, and stand to win a trip for 6 to Japan!
If your friend repeatedly complains about having nothing to wear but is never seen in the same outfit twice, it means they’re suffering a wardrobe crisis. Help them solve their fashion woes by gifting them new pieces that they’d want to re-wear, from online boutique Zalora.
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Apart from formal and casual clothing, they also have sportswear, shoes, and accessories – from popular brands like Topshop, Adidas, and Birkenstock. Those who don’t like to bare too much can go for the Modest Wear section, with togs that are more conservative without being frumpy.
Choosing clothes for someone else can be daunting, so if you don’t trust your own fashion sense, get your bud a gift card instead, with denominations starting from $30.
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Valid till: 30 Nov 2018
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Hashtag travelog. Hashtag wanderlust. Hashtag takemeback. We all have that one friend who always wishes he or she were halfway across the world, but doesn’t have enough leave left because they’ve already used it on multiple trips. Cue a bunch of wistful #throwback posts on IG.
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Enter Airfrov, which will help bring back a piece of their favourite country for them – and hopefully scratch their travel itch. The website links you up with travelling Singaporeans who have extra luggage space, and are willing to help you purchase your desired items from abroad.
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Be it Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter Spread from USA, Chia Te Green Onion Nougat biscuits from Taiwan, or Pringles Instant Ramen from Japan – they’ll help you get your hands on stuff you otherwise wouldn’t be able to purchase here.
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Valid till: 31 Dec 2018
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In the age of social media, taking good pictures is a must for many millennials. Help your budding photographer friend rake in the “likes” with a good camera from Canon – a mirrorless is a good place to start if he is looking for an upgrade from his phone cam to seal his IG boyfriend status.
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Too much of a splurge? Canon also sells smaller items like the famed Selphy instant photo printer, magnetic photo paper, and cute photo stickers.
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Lazada has everything under the sun, and we’re all familiar with their Surprise Boxes which come with a mix of beauty or tech items at prices that are super worth it. The latter is an extremely popular category on site, with headphones, speakers, fitness trackers and more; Truly a tech geek’s paradise.
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It doesn’t matter what your girlfriend’s personality is like; There’s something for every type of gal at Goldheart – from cat-shaped pearl earstuds for the crazy cat ladies, to tiara-shaped rings for the princesses.
Boyfriends planning on proposing during the magical season of Christmas can take this opportunity to pick out a sparkly Solitaire ring.
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Also worth looking out for are online exclusives like initial necklaces limited edition items.
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Valid till: 16 Nov 2018
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Online fashion stores are aplenty, but Net-A-Porter is for those with a certain calibre of taste – “high SES”, if you will. Items here are gonna be pricier, but they’re all from luxury brands like Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga, so you can expect a certain quality that can’t be replicated.
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They also stock high-end cosmetics from Sunday Riley, Aesop, and Marc Jacobs, just to name a few.
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DBS/POSB Card Promotion:
Additional rebate^ via Rebate Mango:
New users: $8 cashback
Existing users: Additional 2% cashback
*Valid till: 10 Nov 2018
^Valid till: 31 Dec 2018
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Naiise isn’t your regular lifestyle store. While they cover standard categories like Kitchen & Dining, Stationery, and Tech, a good number of items featured are irresistibly quirky and you’d be hard-pressed to find them at any other shops. Young couples moving into their new BTO flats would love the home items here because of how kitschy and unique they are.
An example is the Clean Dreams Kitchen Sponge Holder – who knew something so simple could be so ingenious?
For the unapologetically patriotic, there’s a Go Local section featuring items that are uniquely Singaporean. You’ve seen those Ang Ku Kueh cushions, now get ready for the Otah, Love Letter, and Ice Cream Sandwich renditions:
But if that friend couple has already settled all their furniture, gift them with a party game that you can all play together at their housewarming party, such as Smol Tok and Singlish playing cards.
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What would you like to eat? Anything. What do you want for Christmas? Anything. Everyone knows someone who is an “anything” sort of person. Well, Shopee really does have everything and anything – from instant cameras to video games and gadgets – so it’ll be easy to get them a present from there.
For the young at heart who love tinkering with things, there are elaborate Lego sets from series like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Ninjago.
You can’t really go wrong with food, so if your friend is really that chin chye, go for a foolproof box of Ferrero Rocher, or Ishiya Shiroi Koibito – the well-loved Japanese white chocolate biscuit.
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Qoo10 has a hodgepodge of just about anything you could think of – from beauty products to luggages and even maternity items. But what stands out is their range of Korean products. If you know someone who’s constantly fangirling over the latest K-dramas, get her some cosmetics from Korean brands like Missha and Laniege here – below normal retail prices.
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There’s a huge selection of Korean apparel and accessories like earrings as well.
DBS/POSB Card Promotion:
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Valid till: 31 Dec 2018
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Now that we’ve given you lots of inspiration for this year’s Christmas gifts, it’s time to start shopping for your friends and fam at these online stores. Not only will you get to enjoy up to 50% off, you’ll also be able to snag some sure-win gifts for yourself. Here’s how:
1. Download the DBS Lifestyle app (iOS, Android)
2. Tap on “Spend Christmas Wisely”, and register to take part*
3. Spend online or in-app to unlock your personalised spend goal**
4. Redeem your gift
Sure-win Christmas gifts include the following:
In addition to that, 20 shoppers with the highest online/in-app spending will stand to win 500,000 AirAsia BIG Points, which is equivalent to a return trip for a family of 6 to Japan!
*Limited to first 10,000 registrants
**Personalised spend goals are set based on your online spending from April-June 2018
Other T&Cs apply. Click here for FAQs.
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