We scoured Shenton Way to uncover its best-kept shopping secrets. Mid-week retail therapy, anyone? By JANICE PIDDUCK
CLIFFORD CENTRE, 24 RAFFLES PLACE Adore
#01-10 CLIFFORD CENTRE, TEL: 6533-1289 OPENING HOURS: MON-FRI. 10.30AM- 7.30PM; SAT, 10.30AM-2.30PM
Comfy heels and fabulous flats are the order of the day at this stylish boutique. Prices are very reasonable considering most of the designs are made from genuine leather. Think understated chic.
Lace
#01-15 CLIFFORD CENTRE, TEL: 6533-3352 OPENING HOURS: MONFRI, 10.30AM-7.30PM; SAT, 10.30AM-2.30PM
This boutique carries no more than three pieces of each design, so you won’t find mass-produced rip-offs here. Each stylish piece was created at a design house in San Francisco. Keep an eye out for interesting consignment goodies too.
INTERNATIONAL PLAZA, 10 ANSON ROAD
Ministry Of Baby
#02-82/82A INTERNATIONAL PLAZA, TEL: 6223-3172 WWW.MINISTRYOFBABY.COM OPENING HOURS: MON-FRI, 11.30AM- 7.30PM; SAT, 11.30AM-4.30PM
Get your fix of gorgeous kiddie fashion and lifestyle items at this one-stop shop. Check out the range of casual clothes and accessories, and everything else a newborn could need. Also look out for the interesting Crocodile Creek puzzles, which they bring in from New York.
Mustard Seed Fashion Apparel
#01-28 INTERNATIONAL PLAZA, TEL: 6221-9223 OPENING HOURS: MON-FRI, 11AM-8PM; SAT, 11AM-5.30PM
This store stocks locally designed apparel, and is a treasure trove of fashionable finds at wallet-friendly prices. The accessories are value for money too.