Cover Nuraliza Osman shopping at Dior Beauty in Raffles City Singapore.

Tatler friends gathered on a lovely weekday afternoon to enjoy an exclusive shopping session at Raffles City Singapore

The festive season sparkled with elegance and charm as we hosted an exclusive shopping event at Raffles City Singapore, tailored for the discerning members of the Tatler community. This intimate gathering was designed to celebrate beauty and luxury, bringing together beauty enthusiasts for an unforgettable afternoon of indulgence.

As guests arrived, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement and anticipation as everyone was eager to begin their festive shopping. The event featured private shopping experiences at three prestigious boutiques: Acqua di Parma, Dior Beauty, and Armani Beauty.

Each boutique offered a curated selection of luxurious products, ensuring that every guest could find something special to elevate their beauty routine.

Read more: The Beauty Vault: Tatler’s curation of efficacious skincare from Raffles City Singapore

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Above Sonia and Nancy Ong

Journey through beauty

The afternoon involved invited guests making three stops at Acqua di Parma, Dior Beauty and Armani Beauty. 

At Acqua di Parma, guests were welcomed into a world of refined Italian craftsmanship. The boutique’s signature fragrances filled the air, inviting attendees to explore their exquisite range of perfumes and skincare products. Our knowledgeable staff guided guests through the brand’s heritage and shared more about the festive collection this year. Aside from shopping, guests also took part in a mini wreath-making workshop. 

For Dior Beauty, the boutique was adorned with elegant displays showcasing the maison’s Christmas gift sets and collection.The brand’s make-up artists were also on hand to offer attendees with tips on how to achieve the perfect holiday look at home.

Guests were treated to a masterclass at Armani Beauty, where they picked up new skills that could help them improve their personal beauty regime. The Armani team also provided personalised shade matching for foundations and lipsticks, ensuring each guest left with products tailored to their preferred style.

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Above Radhika and Priyanka Chandhok
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Above Noelle Chu and Christie Han
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Above Vivienne Lombard and Marilyn Lum

Conversations over tea

After an afternoon filled with beauty exploration, guests were invited to unwind at PS Cafe for a luxurious high tea session.   

The high tea menu featured a delightful selection of sweet and savoury treats, including delicate finger sandwiches, cakes, and an array of pastries that delighted guests.

While sipping on coffee and indulging in bite-sized pastries, attendees shared their shopping experiences and beauty discoveries with one another from the day.

Once the event drew to a close, guests made their way home armed with beautifully wrapped gifts from their shopping escapades—with many who looked forward to the next shopping journey with Tatler. 

Click through the gallery below to view more photos from the event. 

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Photo 1 of 8 Linda Soo-Tan
Photo 2 of 8 Vinny Teh
Photo 3 of 8 Marie Wong and Angeline Lim
Photo 4 of 8 Masterclass at Armani Beauty
Photo 5 of 8 High tea at PS Cafe
Photo 6 of 8 Nina Ng
Photo 7 of 8 Wendy Long
Photo 8 of 8 Rosalynn Tay
Andrea Saadan
Senior Digital Editor, Tatler Singapore
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Andrea Saadan is the Senior Digital Editor of Tatler Singapore. She oversees all digital content for the website and currently leads the Beauty and Lifestyle verticals. As a child, she had always enjoyed reading and writing but it was only after she joined her college newspaper, The Spectrum, in Buffalo, New York, that she considered a career in journalism. Her love for all things beauty started from the age of two—when she was caught playing with (and damaging) her mother’s YSL lipstick. On top of her day job, she is also an unpaid beauty consultant for friends and family. Besides make-up, her obsessions include the wizarding world of Harry Potter, podcasts, ice-cream, her walking pad and watching endless re-runs of The Office (US).