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Jesrina on PurelyB, healthy living and her shift to the startup scene
Inspiring health and wellness

01.03.2016
By Su Fen Tan

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Tell us more about PurelyB and how the idea for it came about?
At PurelyB we help to provide all the information, products and services people need to lead a healthy lifestyle, all in one place. Our mission is to help make it easier and more convenient for people to lead sustainable healthy lifestyles, especially in Asia. There currently isn’t one trusted brand or destination in health and wellness that collaborates and connects other brands and customers end to end—from content to commerce. Available in English and Chinese, we provide users with guidance and motivation through inspiring articles, videos, recipes and custom-designed health programmes, complete with meal delivery—so they can easily take action and start getting healthy! Our online marketplace then provides the ultimate convenience where users can easily discover and purchase healthy goods and services from trusted sellers globally, in all aspects of health, from fitness to nutrition to holistic wellness.

Having overcome long-term health issues by changing up my lifestyle and adopting an all-natural, process-free, superfood and nutrient filled diet, I wanted to help others do the same by increasing awareness and providing the ease of finding local healthy options. Not only had my health issues gone away, I felt a positive difference in my body and had so much more energy! I then put together an amazing team of digital specialists and leading health and wellness experts in the region to create PurelyB, where we could really help others experience these positive changes in their lives, no matter how small. My team and I launched the site within a mere 2 months, driven by everyone’s sheer passion, dedication and love for our cause to help others.

Together our aim is to inspire, empower and support people throughout their healthy lifestyle journey and one day hopefully become the #1 preferred online healthy living destination in Asia Pacific.

Congratulations on the US$500,000 raised from 500 Startups! What do you hope for the company to achieve with this investment?
Thank you! We have a lot of exciting new initiatives brewing. With this investment we’re able to strengthen our team, technology and infrastructure, which is key with our online marketplace planned to launch in the next few  months. We are building Asia’s first content-integrated marketplace for health and wellness, so the technology needs to seamlessly integrate the user’s experience across the articles, recipes, videos and health programmes they consume online, to the products and services they purchase on our marketplace. We intend to build this ecosystem where buyers and sellers in the health and wellness industry can easily connect with one another around the world. Our customers can get access to whole range of incredible local and international health and wellness brands and products—from food to personal care products to fitness products and more.

We especially want to help a lot of the smaller local brands that don’t have the reach and would benefit from our community on PurelyB. We intend to be a regional player, with us now in Malaysia and Singapore, we will expand our health programme delivery options and marketplace services to other markets in the region, including Hong Kong and Philippines, thus the investment will be key in helping us scale up.

What has been the greatest challenge for PurelyB so far, and how did you overcome it?
My team and I started PurelyB with our own investments and bootstrapped it all the way till end December 2015 when we raised our seed fund from investors. Thus for the first 8-9 months, we had to keep costs as low as possible and all the awareness and visibility we had gained was mostly through word of mouth referrals.  Whilst we gained good traction through this organic growth, it was a challenge to establish a new brand in the health and wellness industry with no marketing budget, and achieve the level of trust and credibility we needed for PurelyB to connect with our audience and be successful. It was through the sheer passion and drive from each and every one of our team members in marketing PurelyB through their own networks, that we were able to break through the clutter and make our PurelyB brand known and liked amongst a growing health conscious community.

How was the year 2015 for the company? Did it meet the goals you set out for it to achieve?
2015 was an incredible year for us, having launched just mid last year with no advertising, only through word of mouth, we were surprised to see the level of response were getting. Within our first few weeks we had received touching messages from people in Malaysia and all around Asia who loved our cause and shared their inspiring stories with us. Not only did they share their gratitude for what we had built through PurelyB, they wanted to contribute and be part of our mission. This really moved us, and this continuous outpour is what keeps us motivated and inspired to really build up PurelyB towards our long-term vision and truly help make a positive difference in people’s lives. We’ve also noticed quite a number of corporations reaching out to us to participate in their wellness movement this year, it looks like 2016 will definitely be a year of driving positive lifestyle change in Asia!

Of course as with every new business, the past 8 months have been a rollercoaster journey with ups and downs along the way. But with any negative experience, something good always comes out of it, thus I’m always a strong believer that you have to go through some disappointing times to eventually achieve greatness. 2015 helped catapult our brand in Malaysia and Singapore, and establish us as a trusted and credible player in the health and wellness market. Now we’re ready to take the next step and really expand the business to achieve our overall vision this year.

How has the shift from the corporate world to the startup scene been? Have you fully adapted to it?
It’s been super challenging but so exciting and I’m loving every step of the journey. Being an entrepreneur was always an aspiration of mine even early on in my career, every job I had I treated it like it was my company, my baby and would put my all into work with constant sleepless nights. I knew that one day I would channel all this energy and drive into my own business, but it was a matter of finding the right idea that would hit me like a rare ‘aha’ moment! Making the shift has been made a lot easier because I surround myself with incredibly smart and experienced mentors, advisors and peers in the startup industry whom are all so generous with their time and knowledge and always willing to help—I’ve learnt so much from everyone and on the job experience, it’s a fast-paced evolving industry that I definitely thrive on.

Your past roles have been digital-related. What attracts you to it?
I’ve always had a strong interest in the digital industry, even studying multimedia technology and design for my degree in the UK 10 years ago, when that type of degree was very rare at the time! I then complimented these skillsets with a masters in marketing from Kingston Business School.

I started out my career in digital creative and media agencies before moving on to head digital marketing at Astro where I looked at ways to help grow the business in the web and mobile space. I always knew, however, that my end goal was to always run my own business in this digital industry. But it wasn’t until the concept of PurelyB hit me earlier this year, that I knew I had found my true passion and entrepreneurial calling.

The best part of running your own business?
Being able to help people and bring the entire community together in one place, as they connect and share the same desire and goal to live healthier and happier. Not only do I get to live my dream of running my own business in an industry I’m so passionate about, but my team and I really have an amazing opportunity and platform to help people be better and potentially influence positive changes in their lives.

What is one advice you will like to share with the budding entrepreneur?
Stay true to your vision and never give up on your dreams! Just stay focused, work hard and execute well, as the idea is always just 1% while execution is 99% in driving a successful business. Remember that all the highs and lows throughout your journey are a stepping stone bringing you closer to achieving your goals.  Reflecting on my own experience, I believe the stars really do align when you persevere, work hard and play your cards right.
Being able to help people and bring the entire community together in one place, as they connect and share the same desire and goal to live healthier and happier.
When you’re not working, what do you do to unwind?
I don’t think I ever have a time when I’m not working simply because my passions in life: healthy living + my own business are my work! It’s tough to separate the two due to the nature of my business, but definitely some wellness remedies for de-stressing like essential oil massages, meditation and reflexology are my favourite ways to unwind.

Tell us about your personal workout and healthy living regime.
I actually keep my workout regime extremely simple just because I’m always time-pressed with not enough hours in the day! I usually get up around 6am for morning prayers, I then take 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and a glass of probiotics mix or kefir, then head off for a quick 30-45 min jog around my neighbourhood. I’ll go for a quick swim after to cool off with a few laps and finish up with a few lunges, push ups and sit ups. Every now and then my family would organize group yoga sessions on Sunday mornings at home too. I don’t work out every day as it depends how late I work till the night before, but at least once or twice a week.

For breakfast I usually make a fruit and/or spinach/kale mixed smoothie cup or bowl and I grab a Fressko flask of lemon, chia seeds and fruit infused water (lemon, strawberries, blueberries etc.) with me to work to keep me hydrated. For lunch and dinners, I am conscious of what I eat especially because of my allergies, but of course there are cheat days here and there.  Right now I actually get my daily meals prepared from one of our food partners Food Matters who created a customized dairy-free gluten-free menu for us as part of our 30-day weight loss programme. A typical meal for lunch or dinner would be brown rice or quinoa with grilled chicken, avocado, walnuts, pomegranate, lemon and herb dressing. I do love my meat though, thus healthy eating to me is eating clean and getting the essential nutrients rather than eating salads all the time. When I do consume meat I try to ensure I only have clean meat e.g. grass-fed beef etc.

Whenever I get peckish throughout the day I tend to snack on nuts and pumpkin seeds, or I even make my own healthy granola bar in batches when I have the time. I normally end my day with a glass of fresh coconut water and dose of supplements (omega-3, vitamin C, superfood blends etc.), and some lavender or peppermint essential oil rub with a little foot reflexology to ease the stress away.

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MFW SS16: Giorgio Armani

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MFW SS16: Giorgio Armani
The King of Italy

28.09.2015
By Su Fen Tan

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Titled “Fil Rouge”, Armani’s collection was built around the colour red. A colour of strong and powerful personality, it was embedded in the collection through shades of flame, lacquer and geranium, softly subsiding into pale tones, or juxtaposed with contrasting hues.
A strong yet feminine, soft tailored look held the collection together. There were plenty of sheers, creating an elegant, ethereal appeal in the form of woven stripes, organza and the likes. The jacket continues to be Armani’s staple, displaying modern glamour in classic boxy silhouettes, shimmery satin, and the crisp, filmy semi-sheer fabric that seemingly dominated the runway.
Accentuated with intricate embroidery and glass bead appliqué, the collection was truly a sight to behold, and an exquisite way to commemorate Giorgio Armani’s 40th year in the industry.
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7 Snapchat tips and tricks you didn’t know about
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28.03.2016
By Rachel Au

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Snapchat has been around since 2011 (did you know that?) but it took a while for this new type of social media platform to gain traction in its birthplace, the United States (what more Malaysia). Fast forward a couple of years, Snapchat has become the app of the now with an astounding number of 100 million daily active users who spend an average of 25 to 30 minutes per day on it, as reported by BusinessInsider. If you’re one of the 100 million who’s looking to step up your game, here are seven Snapchat hacks to help you be more creative with your Snaps.

1. To insert a longer text

Thought it was hard enough to tweet your thoughts in 140 characters? Snapchat only allows 36 (yes, we counted)-or does it? All you have to do is hit ‘Return’ in your Notes app several times, copy that chunk of blank space and paste it in your Snap to allow more text.

2. To use black or white colour for your font/draw tool

On the front, you see a rainbow bar that excludes the classic black and white colours; but really, it’s just hidden. Open the colour bar, tap and slide your finger all the way down (off the bar itself) to get black. For white colour, do the same but slide to the top left corner.

3. To have a more colourful font

You don’t have to select only one colour for your caption. Tap on your text and use the ‘Select’ option to highlight the alphabet(s) or word to change its colour.

4. To have a colour filter over your snap

In addition to the existing sepia-ish, toy camera-like and B&W filter, there is now also the favourite ‘Beauty’ filter. But what if you wanted a pink or green colour filter? Look to your emoji keyboard for the emoji with the closest colour you want. Then, enlarge it and move it out of the screen till its now-translucent outline acts as a colour filter. You can even play with a different emojis at the same time.

5. To get the date filter

Slide to the time filter and tap on it. Voila, it now displays the date in numerals. Tap on it again. Voila, it now spells out the date. The same trick can be applied to the temperature and speed filter, respectively changing the measurement unit from Fahrenheit to Celsius and MPH to km/h.

6. To apply multiple filters in one Snap

What if you want to apply the geofilter and the puking rainbow ‘lens’ and the ‘Double Fast Forward’ filter all at the same time? You can. After applying the first filter, hold the screen with one finger while using another finger to slide to your next desired filter. Repeat. Be warned though; swiping without keeping your finger pressed on the screen will remove all the prior layers.

7. To check how many Snaps you’ve sent and received
When you’re in the Camera mode, swipe to the right to where your individual Snaps sent/received to/from individuals usually are. Tap on the word ‘snapchat’ at the top. The first number in the order represents how many Snaps you’ve sent.

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Successful ageing in women: The psychology to age successfully

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By Buro Malaysia

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Over the years, I’ve found myself questioning, “what does it mean to ‘succeed’ as we age?” The term ‘successful ageing’ has been popularised and well discussed in the recent decade, and as women, it’s important to understand how to age successfully. That way, we can decide what we need to focus on at every stage of our life, and that includes helping the older adults to age and ‘succeed’ in their later life too.
However, with pop culture and the amount of money invested into the global cosmetic industry, one should question: Is successful ageing purely related to age and beauty?

Successful ageing is not simple
For most psychology terms, defining ‘successful ageing’ isn’t as simple as it seems. There have been many inquiries and debate in gerontology (the study of ageing), but one prominent model proposed that an individual who has aged successfully would have:

Freedom from disease and disability
High cognitive and physical functioning
Active engagement with life

To summarise, successful ageing entails an individual to ‘succeed’ from physical, psychological, and social aspects. This certainly sounds like the image of a person who may look older, but also someone who had the privilege of doing everything they could earlier in life.
To summarise, successful ageing entails an individual to ‘succeed’ in the physical, psychological, and social aspects. This certainly brings about the image of a person who may look older but otherwise presented as someone who can do everything they could do earlier in life. To become an individual who can age successfully, all aspects of their lives have to be considered and balanced.

How can we age successfully?
Do women age faster than men? While many studies have shown that women indeed age faster than men, many do not deny that men and women will age differently. It is due to the ageing rate. Factors such as genetics, lifestyle, nutrition, and environmental factors greatly affect the rate and way of a person’s ageing. As such, these factors can be the determining factors that can largely be associated with the particular gender, which in turn contribute to the ageing process.
Both men and women can age successfully in an equal manner
How so? Successful ageing isn’t just about maintaining the physical conditions to be deemed feeling and looking younger. It’s more about the quality of life and psychological well-being.
For example, most older adults will experience some illnesses at some point in their life as they age. But if you’re able to cope with those difficulties, find ways to improve the quality of life, and then prevent future age-related stressors—that kind of ‘proactive adaptations’ to any problems you encounter would increase your rate of ageing successfully.

When I say ‘proactive adaptations’, it could be both internal (e.g. attitudes, personality, resilience) and external (social support). So if an individual can adapt to challenges faced with flexibility and resiliency, life satisfaction and meaning, positive emotions, valued activities—the self-evaluation of ‘success’ is more significant.
In other words, successful ageing does not merely mean physical health or the ability to be free from disability, but it is about the ability to cope with existing difficulties and allocating internal resources to gain resiliency.
To age successfully, anyone can start at any stage in their life
Besides physical health activities, psychological activities are equally important. Cognitive stimulations and activities, social interactions and engagements, personality traits that are resilient, adaptable, and optimistic—these are among the main factors that can assist an individual to age successfully for a more meaningful and enriched life.

So now, let’s take a step back and reflect on ourselves to see: what are the areas that we think we can start to work on so that we can age successfully.

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Sam Jeng Mun is a senior lecturer and clinical psychologist at Taylor’s University. Besides being a lecturer in private universities for the past nine years, her professional experiences also include working in the government hospital, private hospital, and private practice. In her clinical practice, she mainly conducts psychotherapy, psychological consultations, psychological workshops and talks and psychological assessments for children and adults. She is passionate about building awareness about mental health and improving the level of mental health literacy among people.

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How to pack less and still ace your beach beauty routine
#IslandLife

04.07.2017
By Terry Saw

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For the record, I do not pack light. So naturally, for someone with the tendency to pack almost everything including the kitchen sink, I had to unlearn certain habits i.e. you do not need 10 lipsticks in every shade and texture (that said, the topic still remains open for discussion) but for all intents and purposes, a beach holiday is about going back to basics and you’ll be surprised by how little you actually need once you’ve disconnected from the world as you know it. And here’s what years of scaling back (and holidaying, of course) have taught me:

FOR YOUR HAIR

1. Always keep your hair wet. Whether you’re taking a dip in the ocean or the pool, saturated cuticles are less likely to absorb as much chemicals as dry hair would. Also, leaving your hair down while you’re in the water also helps prevent further breakage. If possible, keep the new cut and colour, and treatments for when you get back to save you worrying about preserving the colour and condition of your hair while you’re on vacay.
2. Zero-heat policy. Your hair already takes quite a beating from the extended hours of sun exposure – save space from lugging unnecessary heating tools and styling products by opting to air-dry your tresses after each wash instead. This also gives your hair texture for that effortless day-to-night bun – lead the way, Chriselle.
3. The one shampoo you need. I learned that too much of a good thing (ocean-lovin’ included) can be bad for my hair – by day three my tresses tend to feel a little coarse and cake-y from salt water overdose and a clarifying shampoo is just what it takes to remove minerals and product build-up but also to restore my hair to its original state. I also run some extra virgin coconut oil through my hair at the end of each day and leave it in overnight as a nourishing treatment (bonus: also works a treat for your skin – slather away!)

FOR YOUR SKIN

1. Multi-purpose products are your best friends. When it comes to cleansing, my current pharmacy fave is the Garnier SkinActive Even For Sensitive Skin, a quiet micellar water cleansing hero, which is inexpensive and extremely effective. Basically, it’s a gentle cleanser, makeup remover and skin refresher in one, which saves me the need for at least three extra products in my beach beauty kit – score.
2. Go easy on the scrubs. Ocean water acts as a natural exfoliator, so if you’re spending days on end in the water, opt for a gentler and natural creamy cleanser and a milder body scrub if you still want to indulge in a little DIY pampering session after a day in the sea.
3. The only two sunscreen rules you need in your life – apply and reapply. While you do not need to be schooled on the importance of sunscreen by now, what we will stress is that going for a higher SPF does not warrant you sun damage-free all day. High-level SPF sunscreens up to SPF 60 for example, may keep your skin safe for an hour or more, but that is if you do not spend too long in the water and you do not towel dry, so apply religiously and generously like your life depends on it. My top pick for a few years running now is the Shiseido Perfect UV Protector SPF 50+, which has a silky smooth, liquid formula that absorbs quickly to give your skin maximum protection without literally making you look (and feel) like white icing on a cake.
4. Sandflies are the enemy. Chances are, you’ve already fallen prey to these teensy-weensy nasty, pain-in-the-butt flies – their bites can leave you itching for days (sometimes weeks) on end, and may also spread to different parts of the body. From experience, a combination of sunscreen and repellent work a treat to put them off temporarily but I also find loading up on Vitamin B12 (extra doses of Berocca and a few bananas in my diet here and there) at least two weeks before travel helps to repel them quite effectively.

FOR YOUR MAKEUP (IF YOU MUST)

1. Stains are underrated. When I find something that works, I stick with it, which is also why I’ve stayed true to Benefit Cosmetics benetint lip and cheek stain since I first used it about five years ago and it comes along with me on all my travels. I find it especially wonderful for beach getaways because it’s a little miracle (hard)worker – use it under your blusher to maximise its effect and intensify the colour, or on its own for a naturally pretty flush. It also works a treat as a lip stain, which is the ultimate solution to said lipstick-hoarding problem mentioned earlier.
2. Spot a healthy glow. Laneige BB cushions have worked for me because they come with decent SPF levels to protect the skin while also giving a sheer, always-natural coverage that’s pretty, not perfect.
3. Waterproof mascara. Finish your off-duty look with a waterproof formula when it comes to mascaras and skip the lower lashes to avoid ‘panda eyes’. Also skip heavy creams and oils around the eye area so you don’t have to deal with unsightly transfers.
Now that’s all out of the way, there’s only one thing left to do <insert beach vacation here – stat>.

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This is how to mask-proof and repurpose your matte liquid lipsticks

17.11.2021
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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What do you think of when you hear the words “matte liquid lipstick“? For us, the words simultaneously evoke a feeling of dread and nostalgia. Our minds are immediately flooded with a string of words as follows: 1) Kylie Jenner, 2) 2014, 3) Instagram, and 4) chapped.
It all begins with Kylie Jenner’s first few shots of Juvederm lip filler. Who could have known that a 16-year-old’s plumped pout could spur a decade-long trend and a multi-million dollar company? Yes, for the better part of the last decade, the super-drying, super-pigmented, and super-matte liquid lipsticks owned us. The 2010s was a decade that marked the rise of ‘Instagram glam’ (excessive highlights and all), ‘Kylie Lip Kits’ and its countless imitations, and an borderline-unhealthy obsession with matte finishes.
With that in mind, the shift the entire beauty community made from those matte-everything enthusiasts to the dewy, gloss obsessives we know today seems like a huge jump. On top of that, it feels like most of us haven’t even had the opportunity to catch up. Our drawers are still full to the brim with the now-outdated matte formulations despite the high-shine trend being pretty ubiquitous. We’re being pushed towards better, brighter things but there’s no room to spare.
Well, fret not—while the matte trend has been replaced, rest assured that your matte liquid lipsticks aren’t entirely obsolete! There are a few ways to take advantage of the unique, drying formula of most liquid lipsticks. Specifically, with a few tweaks in application, they are the ideal multi-tasking companion now that masks are here to stay! Ahead, find six nifty tricks to repurpose your old liquid lipsticks:
Use it as a lip stain

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This is one hack we’ve been doing for years, and it’s ingenious (if we do say so ourselves). The quick-drying, smudge-proof formula that is so characteristic of many brands of liquid lipsticks also makes them an excellent lip stain with the right application technique.
The key is to use minimal product, and to diffuse it out as quickly as you can. Start with moisturised lips, and dot the product onto the lip from the centre outwards. Build it up to your desired opacity, then follow up with an optional layer of gloss. The result? You’ve got yourself a soft, natural lip colour that will last you all day long (yes, even under your face masks)!
TIP: Just make sure to keep on top of your lip balm routine as matte liquid lips can be quite drying (as you probably know)!
Use it as eyeliner

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For those of you who aren’t already hip to this hack, prepare for your jaws to drop. Your old liquid lipstick is now your favourite eyeliner. Think about it—it’s smudge-proof, often water-proof, and is super full-coverage. What could be more perfect? So, the next time you’re in the market for some coloured liner, look no further than the back of your beauty desk. Plus, it’s mask-proof for the obvious reason that it doesn’t come into contact with your mask at all.
NOTE: The brush you use for this hack will either make or break your look. Using any flat, pointed brush will do, but a dedicated eyeliner brush is ideal for the job.
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Use it as eyeshadow

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We’re not quite done with the eyes—while liquid lipstick is the perfect substitute for long-wear eyeliner that lasts all day, it’s not too bad as a liquid eyeshadow either! Whether you blend with your trusty fingers or employ a fluffy brush for the job, we’re certain that the results will shock you (in the most positive way possible, hopefully).
Like the DIY lip stain, you’ll want to work fast with this one. However, one thing to note is that this hack is a little more difficult to master than the others on this list, purely because some matte liquid lipstick formulations are so unforgiving. So, when blending, take care to be as precise as you possibly can—you do not want to end up with sore, red eyes and regret!
Use it as blush

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Let’s be real: You probably saw this one coming, eh? It’s true that what works for the lips almost always works for the cheeks too! So, if you’re someone who likes to keep their looks cohesive, you’ll be pleased to find that you can use the same matte liquid lipstick on both your lip and cheek! Again, it’s smudge-proof, water-resistant, and long-lasting—need we say more?
The first step with this hack is to start with a moisturised base, which will help the product to glide and blend more seamlessly. Secondly, make sure you remain light-handed with your application; you can always add on more product if it’s too sheer, but you cannot take it away without ruining the rest of your makeup. Finally, as always, work in small sections and work fast.
TIP: So you don’t end up with a case of patchy clown-face, we’d suggest dispensing some product onto the back of your hand, and applying with a damp beauty blender so that you have better control over the amount of product you’re applying.
TIP #2: PSST! If you have the right tone of lipstick (perhaps from the ’90s brown lipstick trend revival that has been and gone), you could use the product as a contour too! Same application rules apply.
Use it as a brow colour

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We’ll be the first to admit it: This may not be a stellar tip for a casual every-day look. However, if you’re in a pinch between brow pencils and all you have in your beauty arsenal are ‘brow-ish coloured’ liquid lipsticks, you may want to consider using it to fill in some sparse spots with hair-like strokes. It’s not a perfect solution, and finding a colour match may not be easy if you’re not one for earthy-tones, but it is an option.
Alternatively, using up your old matte liquid lipsticks may be the perfect opportunity to hop on the coloured brow trend. The way most of these lipsticks are formulated allows them to stick to hair fibres and stay put all-day-long. Again, just take care to be as precise as you can, and make sure to keep some concealer on-hand to clean up any messy lines.
TIP: We wouldn’t personally use this as a substitute for coloured mascara as the risk of eye irritation is too high. Instead, try these hacks for DIY coloured mascara.
READ: How to (safely) DIY your own coloured mascara
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7 Things you can do this weekend: 12 – 13 November 2016
Lots to do

09.11.2016
By Rachel Au

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7 Things to do in the Klang Valley this weekend: 15 & 16 July 2023

1. #TishStyleSesh: Festive food styling and mobile photography workshop with Trisha Toh at Tish Lifestyle Studio @ Centrio Soho, 11.30pm – 2pm, 12 November
Who better to learn food styling and photography from than a talented food stylist such as Trisha Toh (@trishates with over 111k followers). In light of the upcoming festive season, bespoke event planners Tish Lifestyle has launched Tish Style Sesh Festive Workshops, a curated series to inspire guests to be the ultimate hostess and Trisha Toh with 23Aubergine is the first to kickstart it.
The workshop is priced at RM390 per person and includes lunch. For more info, visit their website.

2. Sound bath community class at lululemon athletica, Bangsar, 9am – 10am, 12 November
What you will do during a sound bath: Realign your mind, purge and declutter any mental debris, detox those negative emotions, and finally free the body from stress. Intrigued?
For more info, visit their event page.

3. Etsy Made Local Malaysia at Battery Acid Club, Damansara Utama, 12pm – 6pm, 12 – 13 November
Discover handmade crafts and knick knacks from local makers, collectors and artisans. There are different vendors each day so be sure to check out their event page for the full lineup.

4. Creative Mornings KL: Sasibai Kimis of Earth Heir at Uppercase Bangsar, 10am – 12pm, 12 November
This month’s inspirational session features Sasibai Kimis, founder of the Earth Heir, a luxury craftsmanship company which aims to tackle social and ecological issues. Join the conversation revolving around things like social business and fair trade – and don’t forget to bring your own mug to enjoy the free tea and coffee to walk the talk (#ZeroWaste).
Admission is free. For more info, visit their event page.

5. Sunday Market at Awegallery, Taman Paramount, 12pm – 7pm, 13 November
Check out an exciting assortment of local produce and artisanal products ranging from terrariums to hand painted marble goods to stationery to home decor.
For more info, visit their event page.

6. Cameron Highlands Resort’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting weekend, 11 – 13 November
The Christmas spirit is set to arrive at Cameron Highlands this weekend with a lineup of Yuletide festivities such as a pop-up market, Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and more. There will also be a special promotion for a stay at their Deluxe Room with prices starting from RM772 per night (includes complimentary daily breakfast and lunch for two).
For more info, visit their website.

7. Reserve your seat for a Cloudy Bay Wine Dinner at Mandarin Grill @ Mandarin Oriental, 7pm till late,15 November
With an exclusive 5-course menu composed by Chef de Cuisine, Benjamin Halat, and paired with Cloudy Bay’s exquisite wines, be prepared for a dining experience like no other. Get to know more about these delicious New Zealand wines as Mr Chong, Brand Ambassador of Cloudy Bay in Malaysia will be joining the dinner as well.
The dinner is priced at RM288 nett per person. For reservations, please call Mandarin Grill at 03 2179 8960 or email [email protected].

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Livestream: Michael Kors Collection Spring 2023
Happening on September 14th, at 10AM EST (10PM MY time)

14.09.2022
By Rachel Au

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Damaged hair saviour: L’Oréal Professionnel Pro Fiber
Renewed tresses

04.10.2015
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Damaged hair can be caused by a myriad of different reasons, whether repeated hair colouring and bleaching, overexposure to the sun or even unhealthy lifestyle and dietary habits. But the more crucial step is finding a type of haircare that can effectively regenerate damaged hair.
15 years of research and 15 patents later, L’Oréal Professionnel has developed their latest technology aimed to solve this issue—the APTYL 100 molecular complex that serves to lastingly seal molecules deep within the hair fiber. Thanks to a unique concoction of molecules—aminosilane and cationic polymer, APTYL 100 is able to rebuild the cortex deep down and reinforce the hair structure while covering the surface of the hair in a protective film, leaving a soft and silky feel.

The APTYL 100 molecular complex can be found in L’Oréal Professionnel’s Auto Regenerate Long-Lasting Care Activator for professional in-salon use, as well as in the Re-boost Monodoses (RM160) designed for at-home application on cuticle and hair cortex damage. Along with these two products, there are also 3 specific ranges of home hair care under Pro Fiber designed to fix damaged hair of different stages:

L’Oréal Professionnel Rectify is made to resurface hair with damaged cuticle—usually hair that has been subjected to frequent heat styling or excessive brushing and tone-on-tone colouring. With notes of honey, frangipani, vanilla and citrus, this range consists of the Resurfacing shampoo, conditioner, mask, and serum-in-jelly.

If you style, straighten and dye your hair very frequently and your hair cuticle and cortex are damaged, L’Oréal Professionnel Restore is your go-to choice of home haircare. With a scent trail of cardamom, peony and cedar, the Repairing shampoo, conditioner, mask and emulsion of serums help to nourish and detangle hair easily with a smoother aftermath.

L’Oréal Professionnel Reconstruct is created for extremely damaged hair cuticle and cortex that has been exposed to various aggressive processes. The Restructuring shampoo, conditioner, mask and serum consists of spicy, sweet and warm olfactory notes and helps revitalize the hair fiber from root to tip.

L’Oréal Professionnel Pro Fiber is priced at RM69 each for the shampoo and conditioner; RM93 for the mask; and RM71 for the serum across all ranges and will be available at L’Oréal Professionnel salons nationwide.

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The return of the ’90s: small-frame sunglasses
Cooler than ever

25.07.2017
By Joan Kong

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More than just a fashion accessory, you can always count on a pair of sunnies to shade your weary peepers, or to give your (already) stylish ensemble that perk-me-up. From Jackie Kennedy’s oversized oval sunglasses to John Lennon’s signature circular frames, eyewear has seen an evolution over the centuries. While an emphasis is usually placed on go-big-or-go-home trends, we’re ditching the large frames for itty-bitty glasses that’ll make an equally loud statement. Surprisingly wearable, whether you’d like to don a pair for a daytime event (à la Rihanna) or go down the street-cool route with sport-luxe pairings (Taylor’s colour-tinted ones are on our style radar); practical or not, we’re hopping on the bandwagon.

Here are our picks of the season:
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1. Mirror sunglasses by Kuboraum
2. Oval shaped sunglasses by Stella McCartney
3. ‘The Last Lolita’ sunglasses by Le Specs x Adam Selman
4. ‘Jerry’ sunglasses with crystals by Saint Laurent
5. Flat top sunglasses with studs by Valentino
6. ‘Winston’ round-frame acetate sunglasses by Acne Studios
7.  Screen flat top sunglasses by Super
8. Square-frame sunglasses by Brioni

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ICYMI: #BestofBuro (10 – 16 July 2017)

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ICYMI: #BestofBuro (10 – 16 July 2017)
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16.07.2017
By Gwen Ong

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Buro 24/7 Malaysia: We’re counting down to #BuroTurnsTwo in style. Hop onboard the Buro Double Decker with some of our Friends of Buro as we take them on a mini tour departing from The St Regis with a pitstop at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. It certainly brings back memory of a good field trip back in school.

Buro 24/7 Singapore: Our team in Lion City is enticing us with a foodie trip to Robertson Quay. With its iconic multi-coloured bridges and charming riverfront, you can bet top dollar that the dining scene is impressive too. From Chinese to Mexican, American and Japanese, find our top F&B picks here.

Buro 24/7 Australia: Cara Delevigne has done it, so has Kristen Stewart and Katy Perry – we’re talking about the crop haircut. But not just any crop, it’s the platinum blonde crop; a look that says strength and femininity. Inspired to take the plunge? Read some tips on rocking the statement chop.

Buro 24/7 Middle East: Something is shaping up in Dubai and you might want to check it out when you’re there next. Introducing Koa, the city’s newest art, culture and architectural hub. It’s a unique area that mixes residential, landscaped gardens, gastronomic markets, restaurants and a multi-purpose amphitheatre.

Buro 24/7 Malaysia: No terrible twos here as we take a look at the twins stamping their mark in fashion. Get to know their twinning styles and fashionable foray into the industry and why, sometimes, two is better than one.

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The best dressed Asian celebs at Men’s Fashion Week SS20: Blackpink’s Lisa, Gong Yoo and more

26.06.2019
By Joan Kong

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Think women’s fashion week has more star power than men’s? Think again. Ever since Saint Laurent kicked off Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 earlier this month with a star-studded guest list, celebrities from all over the world have been turning up to different shows to support their favourite brands from the FROW. And of course, the star power won’t be complete without some of the biggest names in Asia, and we’ve compiled a list of South Korean, Chinese and Japanese stars who made waves with their appearances looking their best.
Louis Vuitton was arguably the most star-studded of them all, with South Korean actor Gong Yoo, and It-boys from China and Taiwan, Kris Wu and Nick Chou at its show. Lee Min Ho, who was discharged from the South Korean military also made one of his first international appearances at the Berluti show, alongside Eddie Peng (who’s in our best dressed list at the recent Shanghai International Film Festival). Lisa of Blackpink has been one of Hedi Slimane’s biggest supporters ever since he started his tenure at Celine, and she caught up with the designer backstage after the show.
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Another Malaysian artist’s voice is now available on Waze
The Altimet way

20.06.2017
By Rachel Au

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Last year, we had Yuna’s sultry singing voice on Waze to guide us to our destinations but it was sadly short-lived. Since then, we’ve not had another Malaysian artist featured in the selection of voice packs — until now.

Award-winning rapper Altimet who has won several awards with an astounding seven #1 hit singles has lent his voice to the navigational app in a collaboration with Liberty Insurance Malaysia. But it won’t just be any typical voice pack as it’ll be in both Bahasa Malaysia and English, making the very first dual language voice prompt in Malaysia.

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5 New bags to cop in October 2020—from Longchamp, Coach, Furla and more

19.10.2020
By Joan Kong

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From the launch of the Gucci Jackie bag in July to the Bvlgari x Ambush bag in September, the past few months have seen an array of arm candies that are making waves internationally. This month, aside from brand new bags, our list below includes updated favourites and limited-edition capsule collections that are not to be missed.
These are the five new bags to check out this month:

Longchamp x Pokémon

Hot on the heels of its My Pliage Signature line, Longchamp has launched an exciting collaboration with Pokémon this round, and the star of the collection is none other than the adorable Pikachu. Available in four different designs—in LGP canvas, in embossed leather, in a limited-edition numbered leather, and in black canvas—the French Maison’s iconic Le Pliage bags are given an electrifying (and super kawaii) touch.
In a statement by the brand, its artistic director Sophie Delafontaine says, “Our Le Pliage bag has become a platform where all the different aspects of Longchamp can be expressed and can also take us to unknown places. We hadn’t explored entertainment and gaming before.It’s a very inspiring world, particularly with Pokémon and its iconic mascot, Pikachu. Our two worlds, real and virtual, blend perfectly in this collaboration.” Brb, gotta catch ‘em all…

The Longchamp x Pokemon collection is shoppable in its The Gardens, Pavilion, and Suria KLCC stores. Home delivery service is available.

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Coach x Jennifer Lopez Hutton bag

A year after Jennifer Lopez was announced as the new global face of Coach, the superstar has finally designed her first bag for the fashion house. Dubbed the Hutton, the arm candy—designed alongside creative director Stuart Vevers—comes in a rectangular shape that is versatile yet timeless, and to give it a more stylish finish, the feminine hues are juxtaposed with snakeskin trim. Regardless of whether it’s for work or play, it’ll make a great day-to-night bag.
Jennifer Lopez shares in a statement, “Designing my first bag with Coach was a great experience. I really wanted the Coach x Jennifer Lopez Hutton to feel like me. The colourblock leather and polished hardware details are really my style. It’s a bag that makes me look pulled together and ready for anything, and I can’t wait to share it with everyone.”

Shop the Coach x Jennifer Lopez Hutton bag in-stores now.

Related: Our interview with Coach’s creative director, Stuart Vevers

Furla Metropolis

It’s impossible to think about Furla without having the Metropolis bag come to mind, but this season, the brand has updated its best-sellers by introducing new shapes and colours to the collection. On top of the square and rectangular designs that we’re all familiar with, the new collection features two models in rounded shapes (one with a shoulder strap and another with a top-handle), and one in a long rectangular shape that’s perfect for your phone and more.
If the new silhouettes are not eye-catching enough, aside from black and white, the bags also come in a vibrant colour palette that consists of electric blue, fiery red, yellow, and orange. They’ll give the simplest of outfits that perk-me-up, that’s for sure.

 The Furla Metropolis collection is now available in-stores.

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Burberry Olympia bag

From launching its first bag campaign (starring Bella Hadid) to introducing face masks, Burberry has been on a roll the past few months. Its latest product? A brand new bag that was first unveiled during its Autumn/Winter 2020 show back in February—the Olympia bag.
Designed by Riccardo Tisci, the shoulder bag’s focal point is its crescent shape that’s inspired by the architecture of the show venue, Kensington Olympia in London, and coincidentally, it’s also one of the trending bag silhouettes this year.
The Burberry Olympia carrier comes in three different sizes, and colour-wise, the first drop is available in black, warm tan, burgundy, Juniper Green, Light Biscuit (our favourite), and knitted tartan.

Check out the Olympia bags in the Burberry boutiques now.

Dior Men Soft Saddle

Love the Dior Saddle but can never fit all your knick-knacks in one? The latest version is made for you. Introduced by creative director Kim Jones during the AW20 show earlier this year, the bags are reinterpreted in a hobo shape for men (and women).
Aside from its roomy interior (that can fit a 13-inch laptop!), we also love how it comes with a removable leather shoulder strap that allows you to carry it in different ways. If you’re looking for one in a smaller version, the Soft Saddle also comes in a mini size, and both designs are available in supple calfskin leather or the iconic Oblique print.

The Dior Men Soft Saddle bags are now in-store.

Check out the new bag launches in September 2020 here.

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These are the best images shot on iPhone in 2018

30.07.2018
By Gwen Ong

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Since its inception 11 years ago, the iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAwards) has been a stunning showcase of what a simple tool can do in capturing striking images. The 11th edition saw thousands of entries from photographers around the world submitting their best work across 18 different categories including portrait, nature, architecture, travel and etc.
This year’s entries were as diverse as the 140 countries that sent them in and a greater portrayal of the photographers’ iPhone skills. Noticeably, there were less selfies and food photography, and more remote locations and emotional subjects. “iPhone users have become very fluent in visual storytelling. This year’s photos were technically impressive and many of them were very personal,” said Kenan Aktulum, the competition’s founder.
The grand prize was awarded to Bangladeshi photographer, Jashim Salam who also took the title of ‘Photography of the Year’ for his image, Displaced. While the first, second and third place ‘Photographers of the Year Awards go to Alexandre Weber of Switzerland for his image, Baiana in Yellow and Blue; Huapeng Zhao of China for his entry, Eye to Eye and Zarni Myo Win of Myanmar for his image, I Want to Play.
Grand Prize – Displaced by Jashim Salam

1st Place Photographer of the Year – Baiana in Yellow and Blue by Alexandre Weber

2nd Place Photographer of the Year – Eye to Eye by Huapeng Zhao

3rd Place Photographer of the Year – I Want to Play by Zarni Myo Win

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KL World Book Capital 2020

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25.09.2018
By Su Fen Tan

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“Text me when you get home”: All the things women do to feel safe—and what men can do to help

28.03.2021
By Adelina Tan

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9pm on a Wednesday night, a young woman says goodbye to her friend and heads home. The next day, she’s nowhere to be found and uncontactable. It will take a week to locate her—as “human remains” in a forest, abandoned after being raped and murdered.
Her name was Sarah Everard and she lived in London, but she could have been any one of us. We may not walk home at night, but we walk to our car. We walk short distances from point A to B, to complete errands. Sometimes, we unfortunately have to take the risk of walking through an alley. And some of us jog or run alone for exercise.

CCTV footage of Sarah Everard from the night she disappeared
Everard was 33. Around our age. She had walked home that night because taking public transport is currently discouraged in London, due to the high number of Covid-19 cases. Her case is still unfolding, with the suspect—an off-duty policeman—standing trial later this year.
For women, this will bring back memories of the “training” ingrained within us from the moment our breasts start to swell. It goes something like this:

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This is not to say men don’t worry about personal safety. We know bad things can—and do—happen to anyone. Few men, though, will relate to having a “bro code” to check in on one another after a night out. They do not dread being catcalled. They’re not shamed for being violated. And, there is no risk of having to carry their perpetrator’s baby in their womb, go through childbirth, and then raise this child as a single mother or give it up for adoption because the law does not allow for an abortion.
A woman’s “honour” is at stake only because men made it so—the men who commit sexual crimes, the men who cast blame on victims, and the men who condition other women to think this way. Not all men, yes, but enough for women to carry around the burden of fear.
So let’s make it about all men. We’ll need everyone to be part of this conversation on creating safe spaces for women. Only then will the narrative switch from “what women can do to protect their body” to “what men can do to help women feel safer”. Signs of change are already afoot and it’s encouraging. Stuart Edwards, who says he lives five minutes from where Everard went missing, went on Twitter to ask: “Aside from giving as much space as possible on quieter streets and keeping face visible, is there anything else men can reasonably do to reduce the anxiety/spook factor?”
The suggestions he received apply not just to London but anywhere in the world, including Malaysia:

It sounds silly but being “noisy”. If you’re behind someone so they can’t see you but can audibly tell where you are is helpful. It also helps convey that you’re not trying to sneak up on someone. Maybe phone a friend and chat.
— JT and the NHS (@JTsNHS) March 9, 2021

This is an excellent question and I wish more men would ask it. Cross the street to avoid walking behind a woman. Give all women space. Never run close to them when jogging, esp in the dark – I’m endlessly astonished at how many men do this. Offer to walk female friends home.
— Fiona Sturges (@FionaSturges) March 10, 2021

Don’t enter an alley way, underpass, narrow pathway if a woman is already in it. Wait at your end until she has passed through safely. That realisation that a man is blocking your path is scary.
— Megan CollinsQuinlan (@MCollinsQuinlan) March 10, 2021

The fact that you’re aware & asking this is fantastic. Talk to other men about it, as many are oblivious. If you witness even low-key harassment, call it out. Everyone pretends not to notice the creeps making women uncomfortable. It only emboldens them & normalises the behaviour.
— Rebecca Vincent (@rebecca_vincent) March 10, 2021

On Instagram, author and artist Natalie Byrne also shared suggestions on what society can do, instead of putting the onus on women to modify their behaviour, looks and lifestyle:

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Tangible change begins with a switch in mindset. To start, share this with the men in your life and add to the conversation with your own suggestions. To the men who care and make an effort, thank you:
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Kiehl’s newly improved Vitamin C-infused serum will give your skin a radiant lift
See the difference

29.01.2018
By Gwen Ong

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One of the most potent antioxidants that can be found in skincare is Vitamin C. The powerhouse ingredient has been extensively researched and featured in many products for its skin-loving benefits including reducing skin inflammation, protecting skin against free radical damage and more.
One such beauty brand that has made inroad in the study of Vitamin C is Kiehl’s. Its Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, which was first launched in 2005, had recently been redeveloped with an improved formulation that took 89 trials over a 10-month period.
Why reformulate something that works? Well, over at Kiehl’s the quest is to constantly optimise its formula and deliver quality that meets the brand’s clinical study standards. The result is a more powerful formula and a pleasant application experience that leaves skin with no greasy or oily feeling, just a boost of goodness.

The concentration of Vitamin C in the Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate is now increased to 12.5 percent and with the addition of Hyaluronic Acid. These two ingredients make for an anti-ageing serum that packs a punch.
Clinical trials found that the new formula outperformed the original in a number of areas. Vitamin C is known to help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as improve skin’s radiance and texture; while Hyaluronic Acid helps draw moisture to the skin with its ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. Together, these ingredients give skin an instant boost to look radiant and smooth.

Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate is priced at RM299 (50ml) and RM99 (15ml); now available in store and online.

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A beginner’s guide to appreciating wine

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A beginner’s guide to appreciating wine

19.11.2018
By Rachel Au

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The holidays are coming and there are only three things on our minds: Party, party and party. And drinks are an essential part of it — unless you’re throwing a healthy one. When it comes to wine, some say it’s an art while others would tell you it’s as simple as whether you like it or not. The latter being the experts themselves: Kate Rowe, Beringer Vineyards‘ Brand Ambassador; Trina Smith, Jacob’s Creek Winemaker; and Jim White, Cloudy Bay‘s Viticulturist. They go back to basics and answer some frequently asked questions by amateur wine drinkers.
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“How do you tell what is a good or bad wine?”
Jim: A good one is a wine which you finish the glass and want to pour a second, you don’t want to try a bad one again. It’s all about your own tastes.
Kate: Wine is a very personal product, so try not to worry about how it ‘should’ taste, but rather, just whether you like it or not. As you develop your tasting memory by trying different grape varieties and wines from different regions, you will then be able to decide what you think is good, or what you think is bad.

“Wines all taste the same to me. Any tips on how I can learn to appreciate them?”
Trina: Be adventurous and try as many as you can. Ask questions — the staff at the shop, cellar door, bar, restaurant, wherever you’re buying and trying wine. People who have a passion for working with wine want to share their knowledge with you, so don’t be intimidated to ask their opinion. Once you find a style of wine that you like, look for different regions of that variety or blend, and explore new expressions of your favourites.

“I don’t really get the tasting notes. How do you tell them apart?”
Trina: If you have a tasting note in front of you while you’re trying a wine, I’d suggest you break the tasting note up into identifying the smell/aroma, then the taste/palate/mouthfeel of the wine, and finally look at identifying what is being described in the note to the characteristics you’re noticing.
Often in tasting notes you’ll see terms such as: generous palate indicating it feels fuller or has more weight on your palate when you drink it; complex aromas or palate indicating the wine has multiple layers of flavour to it; length and finish refer to how long you can taste and sense the wine after you’ve taken a sip.
Kate: Tasting notes are a great tool to help you decide whether you might enjoy a wine. They are split out by what the wine looks like, a description of the aromas of the wine on the nose and what to expect on the palate. For example, the Beringer Founders’ Estate Cabernet Sauvignon boasts flavours of black cherry, raspberry, vanilla and cinnamon spice, whereas the Beringer Founders’ Estate Chardonnay has notes of pear, apple, and ripe tropical fruit flavours, with a hint of toasted almond and a classically round mouthfeel. So, depending on which sounds more appealing, tasting notes on wine bottles can help you choose what would be the wine for you.

“Does the year really matter when selecting a bottle of wine?”
Jim: Wine styles and flavours differ a little from year to year due to the weather where the grapes were grown. Don’t worry so much about the year, worry more about the winery and their wine quality.
Trina: The year the grapes are picked is the vintage year that you see on the bottle, and the different weather variables such as rain, drought, heat, frost all impact the flavour of the grapes and therefore the characteristics of the wine. Each vintage and year is different given the weather, and some years are considered better than others if all the right factors come together, such as 2012 for Barossa Valley reds and 2017 for Adelaide Hills white wines.

“Once a bottle of wine is opened, is it a must to finish it all?”
Kate: Once opened, the wine will start to deteriorate in flavour over time. There is no need to rush to finish it, wine is best enjoyed over time with friends and loved ones, but they do have a shelf life once opened. As a general rule, sparkling wine can last one day once opened, and red and white wines two to three days. In warm countries, like Malaysia, I would advise keeping them in the fridge once opened, but there are fantastic modern closures that can help you keep your wine for longer.

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 “What are the general rules when it comes to pairing food and wine?”
Jim: You want neither the wine nor the food to dominate. Delicately flavoured foods should be paired with delicate wines, think seafood and Sauvignon Blanc, whereas strongly-flavoured foods tend to go with richer wines, think steak and Shiraz.
Kate: For salty foods that are ever prevalent in Malaysian cooking, you are in luck as salt in food tends to have a good effect on wine, making them softer, fruitier and easing tannins and oak. Spicy foods, also common here in Malaysia, can be tricky with wines, but the general rule is a fruity, low tannin red wine, or fruity, slightly sweeter style of white wine.

“I’m interested to start collecting wine. Any tips?”
Jim: In my opinion, wine isn’t for collecting, it’s for drinking. If you want to collect, buy wines you like drinking today, age them to explore how age can change the aroma and flavour of the wine.
Trina: Firstly, storage is important because wine needs space, a constant temperature (ideally around 12-18C) and a dark area. Don’t store it in the cupboard above your stove (even though it may be away from the light) as the temperature here changes constantly.
Taste and buy what you like but when you’re considering putting a wine into your collection, pay attention to the structure of the wine. If a wine is fresh vibrant and fruity now, it may not age particularly well. Best of all, keep learning and tasting.
Personally, I like to buy a half-dozen or more of a wine that I’m keen on collecting, and then you can taste the wine throughout its life and decide if you want to keep it for longer or not. Plus, your tastes may change over time and the wines that you may want to collect may also vary.

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Looking for a quick getaway? Try Lake Toba, Indonesia

30.11.2018
By Rachel Au

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It’s a never-ending journey when you have a thirst for adventure sprinkled with a heavy dose of wanderlust on top. But this also means you can be easily stumped by either a lack of time to travel far or the ability to narrow down one destination out of hundreds of others on your bucket list. To help answer both dilemmas, we’d say Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Indonesia. A hidden gem that is situated just ‘next door’, it’s the perfect destination for a quick getaway.
However, calling it a lake doesn’t quite cut it when it measures at over 1,145 square km with a depth of 450 meters but that’s what makes Lake Toba the largest lake in Southeast Asia, and one of the deepest lakes in the world. What makes it even more interesting is that it has an island—Samosir Island—that is almost the same size as Singapore at its heart.
As one of Indonesia’s many natural wonders that’s surrounded by stunning mountains, it’s a great place to disconnect from the usual hustle and bustle of a city. And because Lake Toba is 900 meters above sea level, it has a cooler climate, giving you more reason to escape KL’s heat.

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How to get there:

Fly direct to Lake Toba via Silangit Airport (1 hour 20 minutes) from either KLIA or Subang airport.

Fly to Medan via Kualanamu International Airport (1 hour) and head to Parapat, the town by Lake Toba (under 6 hours). You can opt to travel by a minivan shuttle, renting a car with/without a private driver. Upon arriving at Parapat, you can catch the ferry to Samosir Island.

Best time to travel:
If you want to see Lake Toba at its best, visit during their dry season which is between May and September. Any other month would only shower you with a constant heavy downpour and that would neither make for a good photo or a great time.

Where to stay:
From Airbnb listings to homestays to hotels of varying stars, the options for accommodations around Lake Toba is more than enough to take your pick. Our suggestion: Taman Simalem Resort. A 4-star hotel that’s perched on a cliff overlooking Lake Toba, it offers modern day comforts and a grand view of the lake itself (especially if you choose the Lake View Room).
Your next best choice: Tiara Bunga Hotel and Villa for that glory of a lakeside stay. Because the hotel is only accessible via a 30-minute boat ride, absolute privacy is absolutely guaranteed. They also offer several water activities such as canoeing and fishing.

What to do:
Lake Toba, through and through, is essentially a natural paradise but it’s not just all scenery and no play. Indonesia prides itself for its five wonders that make the country an all-inclusive travel destination for every type of traveller and their different goals: Nature, culinary, culture, recreation and adventure. Lake Toba is no different. Here are some of the things you can do there.

1. Take a bath at the Sipoholon hot springs

It’s okay if you can’t make it to the onsens of Japan because our neighbouring country has quite a few of them too. The sulphuric pools, in its vibrant blue-green hues, are supposedly great for your health and skin. Sipoholon hot springs are especially popular because it’s surrounded by limestone hills in shades of orange, yellow and green, making it an Instagram-worthy site.

2. Be in awe of Sipiso-piso waterfall, the tallest waterfall in Indonesia

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There are several stunning waterfalls around Lake Toba but none as jaw-dropping as Sipiso-piso with its plunge depth of 120m. For the adventurous and for those who would do anything for the ‘gram, it’s worth considering a hike down to the bottom of the waterfall. Just be sure to allocate around seven hours for a return trip.

3. Climb a volcano named Mount Sibayak

Calling all avid hikers, this is one of Sumatra’s most stunning volcanoes. At 7,247 feet, it’s recommended to begin the trek up Mount Sibayak around 3am to be able to reach the summit just in time for the sunrise.

4. Learn about the Batak culture at the ancient Batak village

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Samosir Island is home to an ancient civilisation called the Bataks. Though history has mentions of their cannibal rituals in the past, today, they are known to be among the friendliest locals in Indonesia. The ruins of an ancient Batak village—including stone chairs believed to be over 200 years old and a head-chopping block—can be found in the nearby village of Ambarita and where more can be learnt about the unique culture of this ethnic group.

5. Feast on popular and traditional Batak dishes

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If anything, Batak cuisine, which is predominantly found in North Sumatra, is reason enough to visit Lake Toba. Most of the dishes are made from pork—be it roasted, fried or braised—but one of the must-eat ones is the Mie Gomak, a traditional curry noodle dish. Usually prepared by hand and served in broth or fried, the dish is mildly spicy and great for the chilly Lake Toba weather.

6. Shop for souvenirs at Tomok Market

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Start and end your trip at this market—which is located in a traditional village of the same name—to get a firm grasp of the life and culture on the island. Better yet, here is where you can go to get unique souvenirs.

7. Explore Samosir on a bike

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There are plenty of other adventures to embark on and sites to see and be amazed at, but the best way to enjoy Lake Toba and its Samosir Island is to bike around it. From the lush rice fields to the blue lakeside views, it’ll truly be a sight for sore eyes.

Ready to see it all IRL? Visit The Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia’s website for more info.

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Meet Amy: Your very own personal assistant
Let artificial intelligence do the work

04.08.2015
By Buro247

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X.ai, a New York startup, has come with a solution for your scheduling problems and her name is Amy Ingram. Escape from the tedious email ping pong that comes with scheduling a meeting by delegating the work to Amy. All you have to do is CC [email protected] into your email thread and she will take over and do the scheduling for you.

You are not required to download or sign-in to anything to get access to Amy. All you have to do is CC Amy as she simply exists in the dialogue you have with her. Share your calendar with Amy and she will be able to communicate your availability based on your time and location. Once a meeting is confirmed, Amy will send a meeting invite to you and your guest, and you can look forward to your appointment without having to deal with the days of stress scheduling it.

Just this year, Amy’s twin brother, Andrew Ingram, was born. If you prefer him to schedule your meetings, just CC [email protected] in your email thread instead.

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Indulge in the perfect teatime with these Singaporean delicacies
Delectable treats!

26.07.2022
By Sarah Hani Jamil

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There’s always a special culinary experience to be had in every country, and Singapore—a city with diverse aspirations, commitment to tradition and drive for innovation—has plenty of those. Lucky for foodies all around, the annual Singapore Food Festival will return for its 29th edition from 24 to 11 September 2022, presenting a delectable spread of in-person gastronomic experiences—based on heritage, contemporariness and innovation—such as workshops, tours and exclusive menus at partner restaurants. Whether you’re an adventurous eater or love the balance between old and new dishes, this event has everything you need to satiate cravings.
The ‘Garden City’ boasts impressive authentic local fare. While there are great breakfast, lunch and dinner options abound, afternoon tea is perfect for special occasions. Moreover, hosting teatime in the comfort of your home is definitely ideal for catch-ups with loved ones. Here’s what we’d recommend serving for an intimate get-together.

Kim Choo Kueh Chang
Must-try: Not to be missed from this family business is its signature rice dumplings that come in the shape of a pyramid. Wrapped in bamboo leaves, each one is stuffed with various savoury fillings such as chicken and chilli prawns. The latest highlight is the Cantonese Bean Chang, comprising shiitake mushrooms, chestnuts, and juicy fatty pork, elevated with a touch of sweetness thanks to mung bean. There are even vegetarian options too!

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Discover the brand: Kim Choo Kueh Chang launched in 1945 by Lee Kim Choo, a Straits-Chinese Peranakan woman, who started selling rice dumplings under a banyan tree at the cross junction of Joo Chiat place and Everitt Road in Singapore. Intending to revitalise its Peranakan heritage, Kim Choo Kueh Chang now offers a wide variety of products–which include in-house designed kebayas and Peranakan beaded slippers–and services such as a cooking studio, textile studio and a public space on its second floor for events that contribute to the preservation of culture.

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Not only that, but Kim Choo Kueh Chang is also the first private entity to become an official Singapore Visitor Centre for the precinct of Katong-Joo Chiat, which opened in January 2020.
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Gryphon Tea
Must-try: Now, what’s an afternoon catch-up session without quality, artisanal teas? Gryphon Tea offers wide-ranging flavours, from herbal and fruit infusions to tea lattes and even coconut jams. Try its Botany Selections Tea series, featuring three caffeine-free herbal blends—Calming Spirit, Aromatherapy in a Cup and Wonderfull—for a relaxing break in your day.

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Discover the brand: Proudly Singaporean, Gryphon Tea is fuelled by its founder’s love for Asia’s rich culinary culture and the belief that it can be an affordable luxury. Unique and highly flavourful, each tea is crafted with exotic and experimental ingredients, bringing exquisite flavours to consumers all over the world. Its growing selection of recipes has received numerous industry awards and is now available worldwide thanks to its e-commerce platform. Currently, Gryphon Tea is available in more than 400 domestic and overseas F&B and hospitality outlets.

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To date, Gryphon Tea has four sister brands specialising in botanically cold-brewed sparkling teas, bespoke teas, Japanese-inspired teas and modernised Southeast Asian gourmet provisions.
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Singles’ Day 2021: The best tech, fitness, and lifestyle deals to score this 11.11

10.11.2021
By Natalie Khoo

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One of the biggest shopping extravaganzas of the year is here, which means it’s prime time to get the best deals on the products in your wishlist! Besides, it won’t be long before Christmas, so we’d take this as an opportunity to get a head start on gift shopping.
With so many brands and platforms to buy from, we know it can get overwhelming. That’s why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to round up the best buys from the top tech, fitness, and lifestyle brands this Singles’ Day 2021. All the discount codes and direct links are provided below, so click away!
Under Armour
When: Now until 14 November 2021
Where: Under Armour website, Lazada, Shopee
What’s the deal:

Website: Up to 40 per cent off storewide and additional 10 per cent off with promocode 11NOV

Under Armour Flagship store on Lazada: Up to 50 per cent off | Buy two for additional 25 per cent off | Buy three for additional 35 per cent off

Shopee: Up to 50 per cent off | Buy two for additional 35 per cent off on selected items

Top picks:

UA Men’s HOVR™ Mega 2 Clone Running Shoes

Under Armour UA Unisex Contain Duo Small Duffle

Dyson
When: 11 to 13 November 2021
Where: Dyson Demo stores and dyson.my
What’s the deal:

Dyson Omni-glide+ cord-free vacuum: Save RM100 and an additional RM300 off if you purchase with Visa payments

Dyson Lightcycle desk light: Save RM600 if you purchase with Visa payments

Dyson Pure Cool air purifier (TP04): Save RM550

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LG
When: 1 to 11 November
Where: Lazada and Shopee
What’s the deal:

LG Malaysia Lazada Flagship store: Up to RM800 off selected items

LG Malaysia Shopee Flagship store: Up to 50 per cent off selected items

Top picks:

LG 4K Smart Self-Lit OLED TV with AI ThinQ® (2021) 48”

LG PuriCare Tankless Water Purifier

LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier Mask

Samsung
When: 11 November 2021
Where: Lazada and Shopee
What’s the deal:

Samsung Flagship store on Lazada: Galaxy Deals up to RM700 off

Samsung store on Shopee: Up to 38 per cent off

Top picks:

Samsung 58″ AU7000 4K UHD Smart TV (2021)

Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G

Casetify
When: Now until 11 November 2021
Where: Casetify website
What’s the deal: Buy one get 10 per cent off | Buy two get 20 per cent off | Buy three get 25 per cent off

Casetify Airline Tags 2
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Puma
When: 11 November, 12AM to 2AM only
Where: Puma.com, Puma Flagship store on Lazada
What’s the deal: 30 per cent off minimum two purchases and 30 per cent off outlet items

Men’s Suede S Trainers
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Nike
When: From now until 11 November
Where: Nike.com and Nike Flagship store on Lazada
What’s the deal:

Save up to 50 per cent off on the website

Save up to 70 per cent on Lazada (plus extra 30 per cent off from 12AM to 2AM on 11 November)

Top picks:

Nike Air Zoom Tempo Next% Flyknit
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Lenovo
When: Now until 21 November
Where: Lenovo’s official online store, Shopee, and Lazada
What’s the deal:

Lenovo’s Official Online Store: Get an additional 10 per cent off selected models on top of the existing promotions when checking out with the code 1111DEAL

Save up to RM100 from 11 to 27 November 2021 when you purchase any Lenovo tablets on Lazada or Shopee
Purchase a minimum of RM3,000 on any Lenovo device to get vouchers worth up to RM300 on Lazada or Shopee

Top picks:

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i with touchscreen (available exclusively on 11.11)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3

Alo Yoga
When: Now until 11 November
Where: Alo Yoga website
What’s the deal: 20 per cent off storewide

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Klook
When: 11 to 14 November 2021
Where: Klook App (App Store and Google Play) and website
What’s the deal: 11 per cent off sitewide | Up to 58 per cent off hotel flash deals | 15 per cent off for HSBC Credit Cardholders
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Tory Burch Spring/Summer 2020: An ode to Princess Diana, florals galore and more

09.09.2019
By Joan Kong

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Venue

At the Brooklyn Museum, guests were greeted with the prettiest breakfast spread as they stepped into the Beaux-Arts Court, where the show was held. Seats were in the form of benches that were surrounded by makeshift bushes, reminiscent of an English garden. The natural sunlight that peered through the windows definitely made it that bit more magical.
Supermodel Natalia Vodianova opened the show
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It’s always fun when to have an iconic face in the model line-up, and at Tory Burch, Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova opened the show in a cotton silk and crepe de chine top and skirt that are made out of handkerchiefs—similar to the ones that were left on each of our seat. Her second look, was a plain tulle dress with ruffles cascading down the sides and flowed beautifully with every move.
Diana Spencer
Tory Burch named Diana Spencer aka Princess Diana as her source of inspiration this Spring/Summer 2020. But instead of taking the homage too seriously, in an interview with WWD, the designer mentioned that the collection is inspired by “her strength and humanitarian efforts”, which are both instilled in the Foundation and company since the beginning. This can be seen through the subtle ’80s details such as the puffed sleeves, jumpsuits, and slouchy pantsuits, peppered with English garden florals that seal it with that extra dose of femininity.
Below are five looks we can totally see Princess Diana in:
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The collection
As mentioned, garden blooms and the ’80s heavily influenced Tory Burch’s SS20 collection, but that’s not it. We also spotted an array of preppy ensemble, such as a top and midi skirt combo with a lightweight knit cardigan thrown over, tweed jacket with matching skirt, and pussybow tops that add that hint of librarian chic into the line. Some of our favourites include the utilitarian jumpsuit that is paired with a leather-panelled coat, complete with a rope belt cinched around the waist; and the puffed sleeved prairie dresses in satin that ladies still can’t get enough of.
Scroll through for 10 of the most striking looks from the Tory Burch Spring/Summer 2020 collection below:
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The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi is almost ready for you
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02.08.2017
By Rachel Au

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Langkawi will soon welcome another grand resort to its shores, giving travellers an additional choice to luxury accommodation on the tropical island. Tucked between a 10 million-year-old rainforest and a private cove, the Ritz-Carlton Langkawi is promising in many ways. For starters, it is located 30 minutes away from Kuah Town via car and is approximately a 10-minute drive from Langkawi International Airport.

The main inspiration for the architecture is a traditional kampung village, housing a total of 90 guest rooms and 29 villas. In addition, the resort will have three swimming pools, a Jungle Gym, the Ritz Kids program and a locally-inspired spa. With four dining venues—which includes an award-winning Chinese restaurant armed with a stunning 180° view of the sea—food options will be aplenty within its vicinity. There will also be a private bay and beach that offers direct access to Langkawi’s famed diving sites and the enchanting archipelago of deserted islands nearby.

The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi aims to cover every guest’s need and that includes the thirst for adventure. Some of the curated experiences the resort will be offering includes a sailing adventure in a luxury yacht, deep sea fishing for barracuda, fascinating jungle walks and learning the Silat moves of ancient Malay warriors.
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Guests can start booking their stays for October 2017 onwards. For more info, visit the website.

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Every single look Bella Hadid has worn this NYFW SS19

18.09.2018
By Joan Kong

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If you have yet to catch up on our NYFW coverage, here’s a short summary for you: Bella Hadid is sealing her status as the hottest It-girl this season. Although she kept her schedule fairly free with only one show per day, she has been making waves with her impeccable looks—both on and off-duty. At the Carine Roitfeld Celebrate Icons party on September 7, Bella proved that she can make anything work, rocking a nude catsuit—custom made by Mugler—that accentuated her figure in the best way possible. In between shows, spot her in a variety of cool laidback looks (our favourite is look 12), paired with her must-have accessory: mini sunglasses. At the end of the week, the 21-year-old closed New York Fashion Week in yet another head-turning ensemble, this time in a Savage x Fenty look designed by Rihanna herself.

Below, all of Bella Hadid’s on and off-duty looks in the Big Apple the past week:
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Coming soon: Moët & Chandon Emoëticons Afternoon Tea at Mandarin Oriental KL
Cheers to emojis

31.01.2017
By Rachel Au

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After a slew of fashion designer-inspired Afternoon Tea sets, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur’s Lounge on the Park will be taking a slight detour with their upcoming menu. Yet another sweet and Instagram-worthy creation, the next collaboration is with Moët & Chandon for an Emoëticons Afternoon Tea. Just like its name suggests—the new 2017 limited edition bottle of the Moët Rosé Impérial that was inspired by emojis and emoticons—the exclusive afternoon tea set will feature some of the most-loved Moët-branded emoticons adapted into Executive Pastry Chef of Mandarin Oriental KL Antony Hoyle’s delectable pastry delights such as Ruby Lips Raspberry Praline; Love Vanilla Éclair—Love Writing Logo; Smiley Face Peanut & Caramel Macaron; Heart Shape Tarte Cassis Jelly, whipped cream, pink glaze-wings and more.

Check out the full afternoon tea menu below:
PASTRIES
Ruby Lips Raspberry Praline
Smiley Face Peanut & Caramel Macaron
Love Vanilla Éclair – Love Writing logo
Heart Shape Tart Cassis Jelly, whipped cream, pink glaze-wings
Cherry Mousse Globe – Golden Crown logo
Pop Mini Cone – pop logo
Mini Chocolate & Passionfruit Delice-grapes logo
SANDWICH
Chicken Tikka wrap with mint chutney
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat with truffle mayonnaise & tomato jelly
Roast beef, truffle & grain mustard mayonnaise sandwich
Salmon Gravlax with beetroot and caviar
SCONES
Cranberry
Candied Orange
HOT
Chicken vol au vent with Aurore sauce

The Moët & Chandon Emoëticons Afternoon Tea will be available at RM128 nett per person (inclusive of one hot beverage) and RM198 nett per person (with one bottle of Mini Moët 20cl) from 13 February to 5 March 2017 (between 2.30pm till 6pm) at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur’s Lounge on the Park.
For reservations, please call 03 2380 8888 or email [email protected].

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Fashion buzz: Gentle Monster unveils Kris Wu collab, Fendi’s California Sky collection launches today, and more

23.06.2020
By Joan Kong

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Gentle Monster and Kris Wu’s ‘Gentle Wu’ collab is almost here

Two months after Gentle Monster launched its ‘Jentle Home’ collection in partnership with Blackpink’s Jennie, the South Korean eyewear brand has tapped yet another style star for its next collab—Chinese-Canadian singer, rapper, actor (and former EXO member) Kris Wu. Dubbed the Gentle Wu collection, the eyewear comes in a range of designs, from the classic square to an über cool goggle-like style. Each pair comes with a chrome signature GW logo.
The collection will launch on its website on June 25.
Fendi’s California Sky collection launches today

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After first partnering up for its pop-up cafe—the Peekaboo bar—at Harrods last year, Fendi has continued its collaboration with LA-based artist Joshua Vides for Pre-Fall 2020. The result: a collection that highlights its graphic marker aesthetic. Named the ‘California Sky’, the line-up consists of women’s, men’s, and kid’s ready-to-wear and accessories; and it includes pantsuits, bucket hats, sneakers, and bags that have been given the sketch treatment in black and white.
The collection will be available at Fendi’s Suria KLCC and Pavilion stores from June 25 onwards.
Kate Spade New York now offers home delivery
Kate Spade New York has announced that it’ll be providing complimentary home delivery on all purchases (with no minimum spend) for select stores in Malaysia. The process is simple: Shop via the brand’s e-catalogue, contact its store staff via text or email ([email protected]) to order, and proceed with payment. All that’s left is to wait for your new goods to arrive!
Willow Smith is Onitsuka Tiger’s new brand ambassador

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Less than a year after Will Smith collaborated with Onitsuka Tiger on a short film, his daughter, Willow Smith has been tapped as the new face of the brand. “Willow Smith is a woman blessed with universal humanism and excellent creativity, going beyond the limits of Generation Z or Millennials. In 2020 when we will enter into a brave new era for humans, we feel a strong affinity and joy as a brand for the fact that we can collaborate with someone who has both a unique perspective on society and intelligence and share messages globally,” said the brand’s Communication team.
As for Willow, she said, “I immediately connected with Onitsuka Tiger’s vision for their new campaign. I loved that we were able to align both of our energies and create something that promotes a positive existence in this world. I’m excited for the future of the brand.” In the first campaign images unveiled by Onitsuka Tiger, the 19-year-old can be seen sporting the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2020 collection that merges pop art, fashion, and sportswear.
Emma Watson joins board of French luxury fashion giant Kering

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Well-known for her advocacy for sustainability, Emma Watson has added a new job to her résumé—she’s now a board member of the Kering group which owns luxury brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta. In a presentation of its annual general meeting, the company said that “Watson will bring to the Board her commitment to sustainable development and women’s issues.” The move is undoubtedly a strategic one, as it promised to reduce its environmental footprint by 40 per cent in its 2025 sustainability strategy.
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14.06.2018
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Watch the Tory Burch SS18 livestream here
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07.08.2017
By Buro247

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Tory has always had a knack for prints. And for Spring/Summer 2018, it seems like she has found herself a kindred spirit in English interior decorator and designer, David Nightingale Hicks. A dig through his archive is bound to unearth bold prints in a vivid gamut of colours catered to the tastes of the Who’s Who of society (Read: Vidal Sassoon, Helena Rubinstein, Mrs. Condé Nast and the Prince of Wales). Come the 8th, expect a beautifully patterned story board that coalesce the identities or Burch and Hicks.

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Meet the new face of BOSS Parfums

06.06.2015
By Renyi Lim

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It takes a certain type of individual to be a BOSS man: one who possesses a magnetic personality, a captivating capacity for seduction, and enough charisma to set an entire room on fire. What good fortune, then, that BOSS Parfums have found him – British actor Theo James, best known for his role as Tobias ‘Four’ Eaton in The Divergent Series films. (Those who secretly watch Downton Abbey will also remember him as the rakish Mr. Pamuk from Season One.)
As the newest addition to the ranks of BOSS Parfums’ ambassadors, Theo is due to appear in a high-profile global advertising campaign that – once released – will introduce a new, luxurious and unmistakably masculine scent. “I have, for a long time, admired BOSS for achieving the perfect balance between the classic and the contemporary,” were his words. “This campaign encapsulates the iconic spirit of the brand and reflects my own tastes and attitudes towards a truly unique fragrance.”
Considering Theo is living proof that true seduction can only be achieved by engaging all the senses, perhaps it’s time to take a leaf out of his book. After all, if he managed to seduce the icy Lady Mary Crawley with the molten gaze of those dark brown eyes, knocking the socks off any other woman should be an absolute piece of cake.

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