Pros
• Weighing only 300g, the lightweight, compact and modern design makes the camera extremely portable—it’s one of the lightest around.
• The i-Function technology is the highlight. It delivers total image control with fast manual settings to ensure quick and easy image capture, and also provides customized settings.
• With a full range of NX accessories and lenses, the NX100 further enhances the user’s experience. Included are a compact zoom 20-50mm lens; a small and light 20mm wide angle Pancake lens and, soon to be launched, the 60mm Macro lens and 18-200mm Super Zoom lens for an even greater variety of shots. Check out the electronic viewfinder, Flash and GPS tracker to track your exact geographical location while you’re at it.

Cons
• The 720p video is not revolutionary. The colors and resolution are both fine but we noticed quite a bit of jelly-vision post recording.
• At $949, it’s also pretty steep.

Available at Samsung Flagship Store, #02-28/29 VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk, 6376-9150.

If you think you know fitness in Singapore, think again. After much anticipation, Pure Fitness Knightsbridge (3/F Knightsbridge, 270 Orchard Rd., 6100-3183) has finally opened its 900 sq. ft. loft, which is equipped with state-of-the-art cycling and group fitness studios, advanced cardio machines with personalized DVD entertainment systems and a chill out lounge slash kitchenette with access to free Wi-Fi, coffee, soft drinks and more.

Inspired by Maori body art, this upcoming collaboration by local label alldressedup (#02-37 Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd., 6836-3238) is centered around an anklet made with a black metallic hardware chain and knotted leather. The anklet is produced by renowned French jeweller KMO and comes in classic black and mustard yellow. $69.90 from Nov 1.

Flaunt what you’ve got with bebe’s raunchy Fall 2010 collection, featuring an adventurous mix of cropped leather jackets (from $220) over luxe lace (from $50) for that naughty urban look. Their city style collection boasts exotic animal prints and modern silhouettes that are totally on-trend. Available at bebe, #B1-11 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 6509-8607.

With an eye to the modern, lifestyle-savvy woman, luxury brand Coach recently launched its first fragrance—a palatable concoction of fruity florals like green mandarin and lush violet petals with a luxurious sandalwood and amber wood finish. One for the chic and sophisticated among you. $36 upwards from #B1-129 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave., 6222-1771.

Followers of local bands I Am David Sparkle and Amberhaze will want to get their hands on these limited edition tees by indie record label KittyWu and clothing label Praise, which come wrapped in a cool vinyl sleeve and even include a free music compilation featuring the groups. $35 from Praise, #02-04 Orchard Cineleisure, 8 Grange Rd., 6735-3122.

“I went over to a trusted good guy friend’s house for some work related coaching. We worked on it till late and he asked me to stay overnight and continue the coaching next day since we were both tired. After showering, I changed into his T-shirt and my own shorts. But my shorts were kind of tight and uncomfortable for sleeping; so he asked me to forgo the shorts since the t-shirt was long enough to cover up. But I think it sort of turned him on and he soon started touching me and eventually we had sex.” Female, 32

“Right after watching the Liverpool versus Singapore match [in July 2009], I spotted a girl who was waving at me from the other end of the stadium. I was using a pair of binoculars and she was too. We exchanged mobile numbers by flashing our fingers. Thirty seconds later I received a text from her asking to meet at the side of the stadium where she was sitting. Another 30 minutes later, we were having sex in one of the cubicles.” Male, 28

“I once asked the mother of my childhood nemesis if she’d like to do it with me. She declined, on account of the age gap. But then we were at a neighbor’s party and booze was flowing. The party lasted till the wee hours, and at around 3am she just took me by the hand, led me out to the front of my house and told me to do it with her; so I did! We went back inside, got on the sofa (mind you, my aunt and cousins were upstairs asleep) and went at it. She has been my MILF F*** Buddy ever since.” Male, 21