15 new launches to reward yourself with this May from fashion, beauty, homeware, food, and tech!

It’s the month where we celebrate Mother’s Day, and while you’re all busy buying gifts for your mum, mum-in-law, and even your wife for the occasion, it doesn’t hurt to also look around and shop for yourself. This is especially so if you’ve been putting off shopping for a new set of activewear or new gadget for a while now for whatever reasons. Take this chance to pamper yourself and reward yourself for all the hard work you’ve put into the first half of the year!

Take a look at our roundup of new launches that you can get, from fashion, to beauty, to homeware, to food, to even tech gadgets!

Fashion

1. Hailey x 6STYLE

Fashion influencer Hailey Teo has recently collaborated with local fashion store 6STYLE to launch a brand new collection featuring fits perfect for casual dates and for the office.

The Primadonna Satin Dress (S$49.90) is a hot favourite, and it sold out in just one minute after its launch! Don’t worry though, backorders are open and you can still get your hands on this beautiful dress with side cutouts.

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For those looking to purchase something for work, the Pop the Peach Skirt (S$36.90) is a must-have. This pencil skirt is designed to hug your curves at the right places whilst still providing some stretchiness for additional comfort. The slit at the back also allows you to walk easily without feeling too restricted.

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Shop the collection on 6STYLE.

2. PAZZION

For those who are getting married this year, you would probably have already started shopping for your bridal accessories for the big day. If you have not settled on a pair of shoes to go with your dress, why not take this chance to take a look at PAZZION’s first ever bridal collection: Modern Summer Bliss?

The Bubble Bead and Pearl Crystal Patent Leather Heels (S$96) is a beautiful beige pair of heels with a sprinkling of translucent bubble bead, pearl, and crystal embellishments across the vamp. The details add provide for a subtle yet sophisticated look.

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For those who prefer to be comfortable, you can opt for the Diamante Frayed Espadrilles (S$79). This pair is crafted in cowhide leather and comes with embellishments for that glam yet comfortable look. Who said you had to wear heels for your wedding?

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Shop the collection on PAZZION.

3. Uniqlo

Uniqlo has added a few new pieces to its Sports Utility Wear collection, with many of them boasting the same sweat-wicking properties as its predecessors.

We tried out the AIRism UV Protection Soft Leggings (S$29.90) and all we can say is that it was buttery-smooth and squat-proof, aka the best kind of leggings you could ever ask for!

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The AIRism Mapping Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt (S$19.90) is a fitted tee with mesh panels for increased breathability. We like that this is fitted enough that it wouldn’t ride up when we’re doing yoga poses, and we like that it is loose enough that it doesn’t restrict any movement.

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Shop the collection on Uniqlo.

4. NOIRANCA

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NOIRANCA is a newly launched handbag brand that prides itself on being sustainable and ethical in every step of its production, from sourcing materials to producing its handbags.

The bags are handcrafted using PETA-approved vegan leather with 58% recycled elements, so when you purchase a bag from NOIRANCA, you will also be showing your support for sustainability, making it a win-win situation!

The bags by NOIRANCA are uniquely-shaped and offer a refreshing chic look that will certainly elevate your outfits.

Shop the collection on NOIRANCA.

5. TRT

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Show your love and support for Earth by purchasing one of the graphic tees from TRT’s exclusive Earth Day T-shirt collection! TRT launched this collection with the intention of donating 10% of their sales proceeds to the National Parks Board’s (NParks) OneMillionTrees movement, an initiative that is looking to plant more than a million trees islandwide within the next 10 years, and raising more awareness about it.

Do your part in fighting the global warming phenomenon by proudly wearing one of these T-shirts. These will only be available till 3 May, so get them while you still can!

Shop the collection on TRT.

Beauty

6. Caudalie

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Caudalie’s most-loved Beauty Elixir is back with a brand new packaging and we’re in love because its colours remind us of spring!

This all-in-one facial mist is a holy grail for celebrities and makeup artists as it offers the perfect priming base and setting spray for a long-lasting finish. Its formula contains a blend of all-natural ingredients such as rose, rosemary, lemon balm, peppermint, and grape extract. This helps to moisturise and tighten pores, offering a smooth look for your makeup.

Shop the new Caudalie Beauty Elixir on Sephora.

7. Hello Kitty x L’Occitane

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Get ready for the cutest collection yet from L’Occitane! The luxury skincare brand recently collaborated with everyone’s favourite feline character, Hello Kitty, to launch a few skincare products with the character on their packaging.

One of the items is the Almond Shower Oil (S$62) that will instantly turn a normal shower into a spa-like one. This shower oil gently cleanses the skin while moisturising it, leaving your skin supple and hydrated. Treat yourself to a bottle of this and let everyday feel like a pampering spa day!

Another item you can get is the Almond Milk Concentrate (S$89), a body cream that offers long-lasting hydration thanks to the almond milk and sweet almond oil present in its formula. Apply this cream diligently and you’ll find your skin starting to look smoother and firmer with each passing day!

Shop the collection on L’Occitane.

8. Winnie the Pooh x ColourPop

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If you’re a fan of Winnie the Pooh, you can’t miss out on this collaboration with ColourPop. The makeup brand recently launched a new collection with makeup products in a cheerful ‘hunny’ yellow featuring Winnie the Pooh on them.

Some of the items you can purchase include the Sweet As Can Bee Eyeshadow Palette (S$24.57) with 10 shades in both matte and shimmer, Super Shock Highlighters Set (S$36.86), Just Taste of Hunny Lux Gloss Trio (S$36.86), and the Hunny Pot Lib Scrub + Mask Duo (S$24.57) which both come in pots that look just like Winnie the Pooh’s iconic ‘hunny’ pot. The pots also come with their own honey dipper.

Shop the collection on ColourPop.

Homeware

9. NTUC FairPrice x Winnie the Pooh

Here’s another collection to look out for if you love all things Winnie the Pooh. NTUC FairPrice recently presented an exclusive Meadow Garden collection inspired by Christopher Robin’s happy place, Hundred Acre Wood.

The collection has an entire line-up of homeware items including a Ceramic Tea Pot with Glass Cup Set, Ceramic Dinnerware Set, Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle, Thermal Beverage Pitcher, and more. The products feature botanicals such as gorse flower and meadow oat grass and they play into the woodland theme in shades of sage and cream.

Unlike every other item on this list, you can’t just purchase the items from this collection. You’ll have to collect points through the NTUC FairPrice Loyalty Programme in order to redeem the items.

You can read more about the products and the redemption process here.

10. Sarangly

Looking to get something personalised to display at home or looking to get a gift? Look no further, because Sarangly is a gift shop that focuses on making meaningful moments last with beautiful handmade crafts.

Sarangly is a homegrown brand that was established by 25-year-old Ellie Lim. She designs each and every gift for her customers to ensure that everyone gets something unique and memorable.

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Some of her bestselling items include the Customised Frame (S$49.90) which comes with a small bouquet of flowers within the frame, a polaroid photo, and a message; as well as the AR Musical Box (from S$79.90) which comes with a photo and video, a music box, and preserved flowers.

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Shop the collection on Sarangly.

11. WMF

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One can never have too many pots and pans, especially if you cook frequently at home. Take a look at WMF’s latest Fusiontec Compact collection, a series of cookware made from copper, stainless steel, cast iron, and aluminium. These materials are the ideal ones for cooking, so you can look forward to enjoying fast heat-up, excellent heat distribution and retention for energy-saving cooking, as well as even cooking results.

The Fusiontec Compact collection is designed to not only be long-lasting, but also easy to stack so that you can save space in your kitchen cupboard. Also, the accessories of the cookware can be combined since the pots are all the same size, allowing for versatility!

Shop the collection on Lazada.

Food

12. Wake The Crew

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Say goodbye to having to spend time and effort in brewing tea, and say hello to local microbrewery Wake The Crew’s latest Oolong Tea Concentrate! This is the company’s first tea concentrate in its lineup of cold brew concentrates, and this was introduced to be used for bubble tea and milk teas without us having to go through the trouble of brewing fresh tea from scratch.

The concentrate is made by slow steeping and cold brewing premium oolong tea leaves in filtered water for 16 hours. You can drink it on its own, where you’ll get hints of sweet and toasty notes, or mix one part of the concentrate with 1.5 parts milk to get a delicious milk tea beverage.

Purchase the Oolong Tea Concentrate on Wake The Crew.

13. Annie’s Pantry

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This brand may not offer food for humans, but it does offer some good and healthy options for your furkids! Annie’s Pantry is a Singaporean-owned family business that prides itself on offering homemade meals made from natural, fresh, and healthy ingredients for pets. The meals meet or even exceed the strictest AAFCO standards, and they are also free from preservatives, additives, artificial flavourings, colourings, and nasties, so you’ll know that your pets won’t be eating something that will be bad for their health.

The meals are packed with core proteins and Annie’s Natural Blend to ensure that your furkids get their daily dose of nutrients.

Shop the range on Annie’s Pantry.

Tech

14. OPPO Find X5 Pro

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OPPO has recently launched its latest Find X5 Pro, a new smartphone that boasts a sleek aesthetic with a special imaging NPU, MariSilicon X, to capture videos at night. This feature offers a huge improvement in perceived night video resolution, less grain, and superior colour reproduction, so you can say hello to 4K Ultra Night Video when you get the Find X5 Pro!

The Find X5 Pro is also powered by the latest multicore Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, so  you can expect it to offer a higher performance, and more power efficiency.

Shop the OPPO Find X5 Pro on Shopee and Lazada.

15. Samsung Galaxy A73 5G

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Samsung is once again back with a new addition to its Galaxy A Series. The Galaxy A73 5G is a wallet-friendly device with a 108MP Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) camera, 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ display with 120Hz refresh rate, enhanced durability with IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, and a powerful Snapdragon 778G processor.

The smartphone is also equipped with Samsung Knox, a multi-layered security feature that will protect your personal details from malware and malicious threats in real-time. Furthermore, with Private Share, you can control who has access to the files that you share and for how long.

Pre-order your Samsung Galaxy A73 5G before its official launch and you will be entitled to a set of complimentary Galaxy Buds Live in Black worth S$288, and an additional S$80 discount when you trade in selected Galaxy A series devices.

Pre-order the Galaxy A73 5G on Samsung, Shopee, Lazada, Amazon, or any major consumer electronics and IT stores now.