Fashion
12 Times Emma Watson championed ethical and sustainable dressing

22.04.2020
By Joan Kong

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It’s impossible to search “celebrity” and “ethical dressing” without coming across Emma Watson’s name. Be it on or off-duty, the actress (who just turned 30 last week) has been making ethical and sustainable fashion choices for years, and she’s constantly using her platform to encourage and inspire us to make smarter choices about the way we shop.
She even launched a separate Instagram account to document her sustainable fashion journey, with captions explaining the brands and details behind every. Single. Outfit. In conjunction with World Earth Day today, we shine the spotlight on the English beauty who proves that it’s possible to dress fashionably without steering away from your beliefs.
Below, we round up 12 of her most talked-about ensembles from recent years:

In a Teatum Jones pantsuit using wool sourced from the Dead Stock Fabric Mill, and design inspired by interviews with activists & campaigners working to End Violence Against Women & Girls

“The role of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible.”

In a vintage Ralph Lauren linen dress from its Spring/Summer 1999 collection

In a vintage Ralph Lauren suit from its Spring 2012 collection

In a vintage Ralph Lauren gown, fair-trade and recycled gold sapphire cuff from AnaKatrina Design, responsibly sourced ring and bracelet from Ana Khouri, and earrings made from lab grown diamonds and recycled gold from Vrai at Vanity Fair’s Oscar party

In a Louis Vuitton silk lace dress made from Oeko-Tex 100 certified materials which contain no environmentally toxic substances

In a Kit Willow dress made from organic silk and labelling made from recycled polyester yarn, and Susi Studio heels made from recycled polyester micro-suede

In a Burberry off-shoulder gown made from 100% organic silk

In a Givenchy dress made from certified organic silk, and Bottle Toppers clutch made from zero-deforestation, Amazonion leather

In an Elie Saab gown made from left-over fabric from its previous Haute Couture collection

In a bespoke Emilia Wickstead off-shoulder gown made from end-of-line fabric sourced from couture textile houses

In a Louis Vuitton dress made from Newlife recycled polyester created from used plastic bottles

In a Calvin Klein dress made from yarns derived from recycled plastic bottles

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7 Things to do in the Klang Valley this weekend: 8 & 9 April 2023
Shop, dine, explore

07.04.2023
By Natalie Khoo

Featured images: The St Regis Kuala Lumpur

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Looking for ideas to fill up your weekend schedule? From indulging in a beary cute afternoon tea at The St Regis Kuala Lumpur and savouring spring-inspired Roku Gin cocktails to shopping at a festive Raya market, here are seven things to add to your calendar right now:

1. EXPERIENCE THE ST. REGIS BUTLER BEAR AFTERNOON TEA

When: April 2023 | 12:00PM – 8:30PM
Where: The Drawing Room, Lobby Level, The St Regis Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM460+ for two persons (inclusive of two St. Regis Butler Bears)
This April, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur has released a new limited edition St. Regis Butler Bear series, comprising four adorable bears named Adam, Alice, Martin and Molly. Each bear is dressed in the iconic St. Regis Butler uniform to embody the signature service that the brand is known for, making a cute companion for kids or soft toy collectors to add to their homes.

To celebrate the series, the hotel has launched Butler Bear Adam and Alice as part of its Classic Afternoon Tea at The Drawing Room. Customers will be treated to two new afternoon tea desserts inspired by the Butler Bear Series, namely Strawberry & Passion and Chocolate Sensation, as well as comforting beverages like Butler Bear’s Favourite Hot Chocolate, a variety of decadent desserts, and a free-flow of savoury canapés. What’s more, diners will get to take home two of the limited edition butler bears, Adam and Alice!
For bookings and enquiries, contact +603 2727 6696, WhatsApp +6012 280 1303 or email [email protected].

2. CELEBRATE THE SPRING HARVESTS WITH ROKU GIN

Grapefruit at Penrose KL
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Apricot at Concubine
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Kumquat at Jann KL
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Plum at Bar Terumi
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Honeydew at Rakh
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When: 3 April to 26 May 2023
Where: Penrose, Coley, Concubine, Jann KL, Bar Terumi, Rakh
To celebrate the arrival of spring, Roku Gin has teamed up with six bars across the Klang Valley to craft a medley of cocktails concocted with Roku Gin and the freshest spring ingredients sourced in their “shun”. For the unacquainted, “shun” refers to the Japanese celebration of seasonal ingredients harvested at their peak—when they produce the most flavour. Each of the six bars will bring to life unique ingredients through their Roku Spring cocktail creations: Penrose (grapefruit), Coley (sakura), Concubine (apricot), Jann KL (kumquat), Bar Terumi (plum), and Rakh (honeydew). These cocktails will be available for a limited time only at the respective bars this spring, so drop by for a taste while you can!

3. VISIT THE REXRAYA MARKET BY CURATORS LAB

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When: 7, 8 & 9 April 2023
Where: REXKL
The countdown to Raya continues and festive bazaars are popping up everywhere around the city in the lead-up to the celebrations. One such bazaar to check out this weekend is the REXRaya Market by Curators Lab, where you’ll find a kaleidoscope of vintage and thrifted clothing, camera accessories, artisanal brands, as well as arts and crafts to shop to your heart’s content. There will be more than 40 vendors in total, alongside F&B options and music entertainment by local DJs to build up the atmosphere.
Follow @hellorexkl for more information and updates.

4. JOIN THE EASTER EGG HUNT AT KLOE HOTEL

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When: 9 April | 11AM to 3PM
Where: Ground Floor and Level 1, KLoe Hotel
In conjunction with Easter Sunday, KLoe Hotel has planned a special Easter Egg Hunt for families to get together and spend quality time in good fun! To provide more incentive, participants can exchange eggs for sweet treats and mystery gifts at Monroe. While you’re there, why not stop for a decadent Easter Bubbly Brunch or sample some delicious hot-cross buns?
For more information and updates, follow @kloehotel on Instagram.

5. SHOP THE NEWLY LAUNCHED NEW BALANCE | SAMSONITE COLLECTION

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When: From 5 April onwards
Price: From RM459
If you’re planning your next vacation and happen to be in need of new travel accessories, take a gander at the New Balance | Samsonite collection. The colourful collection is designed to celebrate individual expression and versatility, featuring semi-transparent and hard-shell materials on a range of bags and luggages. Constructed from polycarbonate, the products are easy to clean and enhanced with antimicrobial treatment for peace of mind.
The collection comprises essentials for daily life such as the Small Crossbody Bag and Shoe Box Crossbody Bag, as well as luggages for short haul trips such as the 18-inch Rolling Tote and 22-inch Spinner 61. Each product also comes with reversible pouches for leisure utility and versatility to prepare users for any type of trips.
Shop the collection at samsonite.com.my, Lazada, Zalora, and selected Samsonite stores.

6. DISCOVER THE CLOUDHOUSE BY HANYA POP-UP

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When: 6 April – 9 May 2023 | 10AM to 10PM
Where: The Starhill, Kuala Lumpur
Homegrown clothing brand Hanya is bringing its virtual world to real life—proudly called the Cloudhouse—just in time for your Raya shopping. Designed to be “a place of incubation, of experimentation, and a safe space for ideas to bloom and twist and grow”, the Cloudhouse offers the brand’s latest Raya collections, as well as incubator rooms featuring other local brands including Lumi, Nazifi, and Harirose. There will also be a real-life grocery store hidden within the pop-up concept, so you can shop ‘till you drop and snap a few OOTDs at the store’s beautiful backdrop while at it!
Follow @shophanya on Instagram for more updates.

7. ENJOY AN EASTER MEAL WITH YOUR LOVED ONES
Photo: Easter Lemon Garden Buffet at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur.
In case you’re looking for more Easter set menus, egg-cellent afternoon teas, or buffet spreads to chow down on this weekend, we’ve rounded up a list of exclusive dining promotions for the season. Take your pick from the range of Easter offerings here.

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Enjoy a taste of Nobu KL’S Hanami High Tea affair

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Discover ‘The World of Tim Burton’ exhibition at Pavilion Bukit Jalil

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10 Most Instagram-worthy spots in New York City
It’s been waiting for you

11.09.2017
By Rachel Au

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New York Fashion Week is in full swing but shiny new collections aside, the city is a glorious wonder all-year round. Every thing—culture, sights, food, entertainment, anything—is a bit more exaggerated than anywhere else and yet rather than being OTT, it’s one beautiful kaleidoscope. If you’re the kind of traveller that plans your itinerary based on Instagram points, these ten spots score pretty high on our list.

1. Top of the Rock

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The Empire State Building is a great place to view the city from above but at the top of our charts is this Midtown observation deck which includes said New York landmark. Once you’re done snapping all the breathtaking panoramas, switch to the other side for a stunning view of Central Park.

2. Flatiron Building

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If you appreciate architecture, the Flatiron Building is one that will take your breath away with its unusual triangular shape. To get a shot of the whole building from the front, position yourself on the Fifth Avenue traffic island next to 24th Street.

3. Grand Central Terminal

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You’ve seen it on countless television shows and movies—now let your followers see it on your Instagram. Be it a Boomerang or a still shot, head to the concourse’s upper level for the best view. The trick is to make sure you capture its starry-night ceiling and the four-sided clock at the centre.

4. The Brooklyn Bridge

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A popular stop on any introductory tour to New York, the Brooklyn Bridge is especially satisfying for those who share a penchant for geometrical lines and symmetry. You can snap the bridge itself or the amazing NYC skyline as you walk across it. Tip? Two words: Golden hour.

5. The Manhattan Bridge from Dumbo

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Yes, DUMBO. It’s short for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass and we’re not making it up. Get the perfect shot by standing at Front Street with the Empire State Building framed within the bridge’s base.

6. Times Square… from the New York Marriott Marquis

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Times Square looks amazing even when you’re standing in the centre of it but why fight with the crowd when you can get a bird’s eye snap of it? Guests staying at the Marriott Marquis might have this view from the room but otherwise, visitors can take an elevator to the Broadway Lounge on the eighth floor or book a table at the hotel’s revolving restaurant, The View, on the 48th floor.

7. The Oculus

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Here’s another one for those who enjoy architectural wonders and this particular beauty came with a $4 billion price tag to build. The idea was, according to architect Santiago Calatrava, to resemble a “bird released from a child’s hands”.

8. FDR Drive

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Not many have yet to discover this part of New York or realise its potential as a photo spot. Hence, all the more reason to head out to the west side of the Manhattan Bridge pedestrian path. You can go in from Forsyth and Canal Streets.

9. Metrograph

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If you’ve seen all the above and desire somewhere less touristy and more hipstery, there’s a sweet spot on Ludlow Street in Lower Manhattan. Metrograph doubles as a quirky cinema and restaurant where a few movie premieres and events have even been held there but for the many ‘grammers have popped by just to take a photo at/of the concession stand.

10. While We Were Young

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Not sure how Pantone feels about “millennial pink” but fans of the colour will adore this restaurant located in West Village with its pale pink velvet banquettes. On the other side of the tiny space is a bar in a gorgeous pastel blue shade with marble countertops to match. Oh, we heard the menu doesn’t disappoint either.

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Interview with Josh Kua: ‘Sail Away’, a passion for music, and cats

07.02.2022
By Buro247

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Asian talent is finally getting the spotlight it deserves in the international (and local) performing arts scene, and Josh Kua is a name Malaysians can be proud to hear. We got to speak with the talented musician about his new single ‘Sail Away’, life during the pandemic in Melbourne, and what he misses most about Malaysia—check out what he had to say!
Your new single, Sail Away, has a very moving and almost melancholic sound. What is the story and process that went into composing the track?
Josh: So, sailing away is about finding the time or struggling to find the time to remove yourself and reinstate yourself into a situation or a relationship that you might have some big issues with that’s been bothering you a lot throughout your life. The song was inspired by that moment or a series of moments. It’s about flying away. So, sailing is a more of a metaphor. Well, you do sail in the clouds; it’s about flying in an airplane and that was inspired by my trips out of Melbourne.
As you know, I’ve been working mainly in Malaysia and around Asia. I’d come back for trips to visit home and I used to leave a lot before the pandemic. So, it was inspired by sort of feeling this sense of regret of having to leave each time and not having dealt with my issues or the pain or from the past. It’s sort of felt like running away. It would be the moment of just boarding the plane, walking from the gate onto the plane and then getting all buckled up and stuff and then taking off. So that’s the whole sailing away and it was inspired by the whole process of boarding and taking off from the plane and sailing away into the clouds.
But at the same time, there’s also like a dual meaning of sorts which was inspired by coming back and being sort of innocent at first, stuck here for a while and almost forced to face my fears. So, it’s actually about how the release is not just the temporary one of leaving, but also coming back and looking inside and dealing with what you have done to free yourself and move forward in a new way, which is where I am now in my life.
How did you personally discover your life’s purpose and calling in music?
Josh: I guess I always knew from young that I had a bit of an artistic flair, on top of being a very good Chinese or Asian kid and studying really hard. I had the academics but I always knew I liked music. So, like my mom says, around three years old, I saw someone playing violin on TV with an orchestra and said I wanted to play. That’s just the story I’m told, and no it wasn’t some sort of “tiger mum” thing. Luckily, I actually enjoyed it and I later took up piano and it was just something that I realised later on that was my emotional outlet. Being a very reserved and timid sort of child, music has always been my place to shine in a sense, and also to just be myself. I think I actually discovered more than just like my talent, but a passion for music.
I grew up being raised in church and I was able to explore improvisation and playing on stage, you know, to bring an audience with you on a journey, and I realised that that was where I could be the most myself and just be a little bit melodramatic and just get really into it. Other times I felt a lot more reserved, just not having the instrument with me. So yeah, I think that was all those years of practice in church that got me to realise that I have a thing for lyrical, moving music that’s more melancholic, so that’s always in my vibe though I do like other stuff as well. That really helped me to explore and from there I started to do covers and that’s where years later, create my own compositions.
What are some of your life passions outside of music?
Josh: One of the first things that comes to mind is my cats. I think a lot of us who are in our twenties, maybe early thirties, are not having kids as early as our parents and it’s just not like feasible. During my uni years, I had a friend who got a cat and I just somehow became a crazy cat lady. In the last few years I’ve adopted three cats. There’s one here with me and two still in Malaysia. Yeah, I’m pretty obsessed with them.
Is there an artist that you would love to collaborate with and why?
Josh: Yeah, I’ve thought about this and right now, I’ve been quite inspired by this artist, Tina Guo. She’s Asian American and you’ve probably heard her play, but don’t realize it’s her because she’s played in so many soundtracks for all these big movies. She’s worked a lot with Hans Zimmer and she’s amazingly talented. She’s also a cellist and if there was any instrument that I wish that I would have learned instead of the violin, it would have been the cello. I’m super in love with like the tone and I love how deep it sounds. And the reason why Tina is because I identified with her quickly because she is also an Asian that’s grown up in the West, so I know there’s some relatability there for me.
I look up to Asians who have been successful in their careers in entertainment in the West. Also, it’s another string instrument and she just plays amazingly and has more of a rock skewing vibe so but she’s also so versatile and I just love the way she plays. I think it would be a dream to play with her.
As for singers, I’ve always said John Mayer, who was one of my first inspirations in music. And then of course there’s Beyonce, because she’s an amazing performer. Lady Gaga has also always been an inspiration to me because she’s a singer, but she’s also a musician and she’s a true artist and I appreciate her musicality and that she’s so versatile. She does musical theatre, she does jazz, and I sort of identify with not being put in one box in terms of what I do.
How have you been coping with life during the pandemic in Melbourne, and how has your work as a musician been affected?
Josh: I think no matter what industry you’ve been in, it’s been quite challenging, especially at the beginning. For me, it was kind of unexpected, being in a different location, being based out of Melbourne instead of KL. I literally came back for a wedding for one week and then that’s when all the lockdowns happens. Being separated from my cats because I’d sort of just begun my life with them was a bit tough. And of course, there was no more performing for a while. I was very fortunate to get a couple of gigs that I could perform live online, but it’s just not the same.
So yeah, my life’s changed quite a lot. Not being able to travel for work was a bit of a challenge, but at the same time, like some messages in Sail Away. That I was able to think and it’s in the detours in life when we experience the most growth because we’re sort of thrown on a path, a catalyst, to grow and change. So, I guess I’ve evolved like as a person and in work, it’s been sort of refreshing to just go back to the essence of my passion and why I do this, because before that it was good, but it was also easy to get caught up in all the PR and going on trips with fancy brands, constantly performing and staying in fancy hotels. It was all great, but having that all stripped away from my life and being stuck at home, I was able to come back to my love for music and that’s where Sail Away just finally came out from and the start of more original content, so I’m grateful for that and the emotional healing that I was able to do while being here. So yeah, always positives and negatives at the same time. I think that’s just life. You got to roll with the punches.
What do you miss most about Malaysia (besides the food)?
Josh: Well, I have friends and family there, so obviously I miss them and just spending time with them. Apart from food, probably the lifestyle. It’s a bit different because I’m out here living with the family, my parents. I’m in the suburbs; it’s not bad, but it’s different. It’s kind of like I’m living in Damansara Utama but the equivalent of it here, versus when I was living in Malaysia and I was living in the centre of town
So, it’s just a different lifestyle, but it’s fine because I’m also more of a homebody and I’m more introverted, so I tend to spend more time at home anyway. And all of the cats. I’m kind of sad that there’s a lot of stray cats there, but at the same time, I miss just seeing them everywhere. I’m constantly surrounded by my own cats, I do miss the stray cats of Malaysia.
It’s a different crowd too. I feel like in Malaysia, I know more people in my industry as well, so I sort of missed that comradery. I guess it’s different because I didn’t really have as much work here because of the pandemic, plus Australia’s never been very kind to Asians. We’ve had to really fight to get seen here and we’re only beginning to now get cast in things and being seen on TV in non-stereotypical roles. So yeah, it’s been interesting to come back and to see how I guess the rise of China is slowly impacting our representation in my industry.

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Announced: World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022—Copenhagen’s Geranium tops the list
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19.07.2022
By Natalie Khoo

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After a one-year hiatus and a contentious rule change in 2019 preventing former winners of the top spot from placing first again, the World’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2022 was announced at an awards ceremony in London earlier this morning.
Noma—which won the coveted No. 1 spot for five years in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2021—has passed its crown to fellow Copenhagen restaurant and former runner up on the list, Geranium. Both restaurants are Denmark’s only three-Michelin-starred establishments.

The team at Geranium, the newly crowned Best Restaurant in the World. (Photo: Geranium)
Located on the eight floor of a football stadium with views of the park, Geranium is known for its locally-inspired, seasonally-changing “Universe” tasting menu. It is helmed by Chef Rasmus Kofoed, who is the only chef to receive gold, silver, and bronze at the Bocuse d’Or—the Olympics of the culinary world. Recently, the restaurant shifted to meat-free cuisine with a focus on local vegetables from organic and biodynamic farms across Denmark and Scandinavia.
Meanwhile, Lima’s Central and Barcelona’s Disfrutar each rose two spots from last year to become the second and third best restaurants in 2022, respectively. Unsurprisingly, Tokyo’s Den, which ranked No. 1 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022, was named the Best Restaurant in Asia at No. 20.

Lima’s Central Restorante is the second best restaurant in the world in 2022. (Photo: Central)
This year’s awards was hosted by Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci, in the presence of some of the most distinguished chefs and culinary professionals in the world. The rankings were compiled from the votes of 1,070 chefs and journalists in the industry, spanning 27 regions around the world.
In February, World’s 50 Best revealed that it was moving the ceremony from its original location in Moscow, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There are also no Russian establishments on this year’s list, effectively booting the two Moscow entries (White Rabbit and Twins Garden) from the 2021 list.

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In addition to the top 50 list, René Frank of Berlin’s Coda was named the World’s Best Pastry Chef; Leonor Espinosa earned the title of World’s Best Female Chef, Josep Roca took home the World’s Best Sommelier Award; and Kenya’s Wawira Nijiru bagged the Icon Award.

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Other special awards include the American Express One to Watch Award, which went to AM par Alexander Mazzia in Marseille, and the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award, accorded to Atomix restaurant in New York.
Without further ado, see the full list of winners below (those marked with an asterisk are new entries).

World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022

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1. Geranium, Copenhagen, Denmark
2. Central, Lima, Peru (Best Restaurant in South America)
3. Disfrutar, Barcelona, Spain
4. DiverXo, Madrid, Spain
5. Pujol, Mexico City, Mexico (Best Restaurant in North America)
6. Asador Etxebarri, Atxondo, Spain
7. A Casa do Porco, Sao Paolo, Brazil
8. Lido 84, Gardone Riviera, Italy
9. Quintonil (Estrella Dam Chefs’Choice Award, Jorge Vallejo)
10. Le Calandre, Rubano, Italy
11. Maido, Lima, Peru
12. Uliassi, Senigallia, Italy* (Highest New Entry Award)
13. Steirereck, Vienna, Austria
14. Don Julio, Beunes Aires, Argentina
15. Reale, Castel Del Sangro, Italy
16. Elkano, Getaria, Spain
17. Nobelhart & Schmutzig, Berlin, Germany (Villa Masa Highest Climber Award)
18. Alchemist, Copenhagen, Denmark*
19. Piazza Duomo, Alba, Italy
20. Den, Tokyo, Japan (Best Restaurant in Asia)
21. Mugaritz, San Sebastian, Spain
22. Septime, Paris, France
23. The Jane, Antwerp, Belgium*
24. The Chairman, Hong Kong, China
25. Frantzén, Stockholm, Sweden
26. Restaurant Tim Raue, Berlin, Germany
27. Hof Van Cleve, Kruishoutem, Belgium
28. Le Clarence, Paris, France*
29. St. Hubertus, San Cassiano, Italy*
30. Florilège, Tokyo, Japan
31. Arpège, Paris, France
32. Mayta, Lima, Peru*
33. Atomix, New York, USA (Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award)
34. Hiša Franko, Slovenia
35. The Clove Club, London, UK
36. Odette, Singapore
37. Fyn, Capetown, South Africa* (Best Restaurant in Africa)
38. Jordnær, Copenhagen, Denmark*
39. Sorn, Bangkok, Thailand*
40. Schloss Schauenstein, Fürstenau, Switzerland
41. La Cime, Osaka, Japan*
42. Quique Dacosta, Denia, Spain
43. Borago, Santiago, Chile
44. Le Bernadin, New York, USA
45. Narisawa, Tokyo, Japan
46. Belcanto, Lisbon Portugal
47. Oteque, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil*
48. Leo, Bogota, Colombia
49. Ikoyi, London, UK*
50. Single Thread, California, USA

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Milan Fashion Week AW18: Highlights of Day 1
Mother of all shows

21.02.2018
By Su Fen Tan

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Moncler Genius
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Who: Conceived by Remo Ruffini, Moncler Genius is a mega collaborative project that roped in a total of eight guest designers: Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino, Kei Ninomiya of Noir Kei Ninomiya, Craig Green, Simone Rocha, Hiroshi Fujiwara of Fragment, Francesco Ragazzi of Palm Angels, Karl Templer and Sandro Mandrino.
Where: Eight tented spaces were set up at the Palazzo delle Scintille, with each one housing the different designers’ distinctive collections for Moncler.
What: The eight collections will be released in special monthly drops.
The Low-down: Each collection is imbued with the designers’ own styles, with outerwear—particularly Moncler’s bread and butter, the padded jacket—taking centre stage. To highlight a few: Piccioli presented an all-nylon line, colour-blocked with puffer shapes molded into cropped jackets, vest, gowns and gloves; Kei Ninomiya’s conceptual brilliance shone in all-black (of course) works of intricate workmanship and innovative use of fabric; Craig Green put up a display of immense volumes and proportions; while Simone Rocha sent out a characteristically feminine collection with florals and delicate details.
Buro Loves: The whole concept of the project—creative, innovative and boundary-pushing.

Gucci
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Who: Going into his 4th year as creative director for Gucci, Alessandro Michele continues to keep the fashion world at the edge of their seats with his compelling (and fantastical) vision for the historic house.
Where: The show space for Gucci AW18 resembled an operating room in reference to the work of a designer—”the act of cutting, splicing and reconstructing materials and fabrics to create a new personality and identity with them”.
What: Titled ‘Cyborg’, Michele’s vision of the futuristic human is not so much robotic, but post-human; think beings with third eyes, fawn features, and doubling heads, going about with mysterious creatures in their hands. It’s a concept that reflects the constant re-creation and development of selves.
The Low-down: The incredibly realistic head replicas and animals (mythical or not) made by techno-artisans Makinarium aside, there was a lot to take in on the runway: knitted balaclavas and silk headscarves, chunky sneakers crisscrossed with crystals, bejewelled headpieces and chainmails, New York Yankees-stamped caps and beanies, handcrafted suitcases made in collaboration with Globe-Trotter, and of course, the clothes. From a beautiful jacquard silk dress with pleated details and tulle zipped capes, to tweed jackets (one came with a sequin fringe trailing at the end of the sleeves) and asymmetrical outerwear, Michele masterfully stringed an abundance of details and inspirations into one spectacular feast for the eyes.
Buro Loves: The dose of geek-chic that was slipped in the midst of the weird and wonderful, like the yellow overlong sweater stitched with an elephant motif.

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Who: One can always expect bold, colourful designs from Jeremy Scott in both Moschino and his eponymous label.
What: Drawing on his obsession with fashion and pop culture, Scott built his latest collection around a good old-fashion conspiracy theory: Did JFK tell Marilyn Monroe about aliens? Was she killed because she was going public with the story? Also, what if the seemingly perfect Jackie Kennedy was an extraterrestrial being herself?
The Low-down: On that last note, the show opened with models strutting out in matching skirtsuits and pillbox hats, complete with retro bob dos—a few even had their skin painted in extraterrestrial hues. As day must make way to night, the Jackies soon gave way to Monroes, where flamboyant jumpsuits and evening gown in sequins and satin zigzagged down the runway.
Buro Loves: The graphic prints that starred on some of the daywear, vibrant servings of pop art made in collaboration with artist Ben Frost.

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The best Chinese New Year 2021 beauty launches that are now available: Sulwhasoo, Estée Lauder, Shiseido and more

12.01.2021
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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While we’re still reeling over the fact that Lunar New Year 2021 is practically a month away, that’s not stopping us from bookmarking some of these skin saviours that could potentially work as the perfect gifts for loved ones—and perhaps a little treat for ourselves (you deserve to indulge every once in a while). From bestselling serums to skin-blurring powders, our CNY 2021 beauty edit begins here:
Make Up For Ever Chinese New Year 2021 Collection

Make Up For Ever CNY 2021

Be it for Zoom calls or virtual hangouts this CNY, Make Up For Ever’s got your visage covered with newly-designed essentials. The Ultra HD Loose Powder will ensure your skin looks radiant from all angles—don’t forget to use the limited-edition Powder Kabuki #124 to apply the powder for a seamless finish. But that’s not all: Make Up For Ever’s customisable magnetic palettes are also available in a chic, limited-edition design this festive season to personalise your go-to eyeshadows and complexion colours.
From RM165, available at Make Up For Ever Pavilion and Sephora
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Jo Malone London Limited Edition English Pear and Freesia Cologne

Jo Malone CNY 2021

It’s always a good time to elevate your fragrance wardrobe and Jo Malone London has something that you may like this Lunar New Year. The brand’s bestselling English Pear and Freesia Cologne now comes in a limited-edition design inspired by the ingredients—the quaint and gold floral motifs provide a lovely contrast with the gold bottle cap.
Available in 30ml (RM300) and 100ml (RM575) at Jo Malone London stores
READ: 16 Fun facts to know about the world’s most popular fragrance
Laura Mercier Unwrap Your Fortune Lunar New Year 2021 Collection

Laura Mercier CNY 2021

If you are a fan of Laura Mercier’s iconic makeup products (such as the Translucent Loose Setting Powder), get your wallets ready for the new, limited-edition red-and-gold design—just in time for Lunar New Year. That, along with the Laura Mercier Flawless Lumière Radiance-Perfecting Cushion and Rouge Essentiel Silky Creme Lipstick, are repackaged exclusively for the upcoming festive season.
Available from 15 January onwards at all Laura Mercier stores, selected Sephora stores and online at Zalora
Supergoop! Limited Edition Unseen Sunscreen Jumbo SPF40

Supergoop CNY 2021

You can never use/have enough sunscreen (even if you’re staying in most of the time); Supergoop! has read our minds this Lunar New Year with a jumbo-sized version of the Unseen Sunscreen. It also doubles up as a makeup primer that leaves a velvety finish and protects skin from blue light. The best part? It works on all skin types so you don’t have to worry about it leaving your skin greasy!
RM205, available here
Fenty Beauty Lip + Luminizer Set: Lunar New Year Edition

Fenty Beauty CNY 2021

Fenty Beauty’s got you covered when it comes to acing that effortless glow this Lunar New Year with a limited-edition set, comprising the Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil in an exclusive, champagne gold shade, and the Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Cheeky, a shimmering bright red orange. Psst: this shade is universally-flattering so you don’t have to worry about not being able to pull off orange-toned makeup.
RM252, available here
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L’Occitane Immortelle Reset Oil-In-Serum CNY 2021

L’Occitane CNY 2021

Got stressed out skin that could really use a break? Try L’Occitane Immortelle Reset Oil-in-Serum to let your skin heal overnight—there’s a reason why one of this bottle of skin saviour is sold per minute worldwide. The 50ml Prosperous Red edition is exclusive only for this Lunar New Year, so get your hands on it before it flies off the shelves.
RM385, available here
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex

Estee LAuder CNY 2021

Another bestselling serum you can’t miss out on is Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex, now available in a stunning red bottle (coupled with a golden keychain with a peony charm!). What better way to welcome the Year of the Ox with glowing skin and good fortune than with this bottle of hydrating serum?
RM450, available here
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Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum CNY Limited Edition

Sulwhasoo CNY 2021

Sulwhasoo’s CNY exclusive is none other than its iconic First Care Activating Serum, an anti-ageing booster serum that is now packed with the 5th-generation JAUM Activator™ to bring out your skin’s youthful glow. The Lunar New Year design—a sleek, glossy red bottle—is an absolute must-have for your vanity. Score a bottle of the First Care Activating Serum now (until 31 January) and you’ll receive an additional 3-piece gift, including essentials from the Concentrated Ginseng line.
RM565, available here
Fresh Chinese New Year 2021 Collection

Fresh CNY 2021

Fresh has got a special trio for our skin to look flawless and contoured this Lunar New Year and it comes in the most picture-worthy designs. The Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence (RM490), Black Tea Firming Corset Cream and Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask now come in vivid red packaging with gold details—not to mention, beautifully wrapped just in case you’re looking to have these gifted to someone special.
Available at Fresh, Mid Valley
Shiseido New Year 2021

Shiseido CNY 2021

Shiseido’s Chinese New Year 2021 line-up is our favourite this year for its beautifully intricate designs—the brand’s signature red teemed with gold strokes to represent a new start to the year, and red florals as a symbol of actualising goals. You can find the designs emblazoned on the Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate, the VisionAiry Gel Lipstick in #222 Ginza Red, the Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream, and Synchro Skin Cushion Compact Case.
Available in Shiseido stores
Gucci Beauty Limited-Edition Rouge Á Lévres Satin Chinese New Year Collection

Gucci CNY 2021 Lipsticks

COVID-19 not stopping your love for lipsticks? Rock a bold red lip this Lunar New Year with Gucci Beauty’s new limited-edition lipsticks—a trio in traffic-stopping packaging to reflect the festivities this February. Inspired by vintage makeup tubes, the Rouge Á Lévres Satin Chinese New Year Collection’s packaging sports a decorative, art deco-esque motif designed by Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele.
Take your pick from three reds—two existing Rouge à Lèvres Satin red shades (25* Goldie Red and 505 Janet Rust) and a new shade, 513 Emmy Red, a warm red that’s specially created for Chinese New Year.
RM145 each, available at KLCC Gucci Beauty store and the Gucci Beauty counter in Sogo Southkey Mall
Clé de Peau Beauté SS2021 Limited Edition The Serum

Chinese new year beauty 2021

Need a quick skin refresh in time for Lunar New Year 2021? Try Clé de Peau Beauté’s The Serum, the bestselling skin saviour that boasts skin regenerative properties thanks to ingredients such as ‘Kelplex’, a new complex of green, red and brown algae. For this festive season, the serum comes in a SS2021 Limited Edition design—a vivid red bottle that will most definitely stand out on your vanity table.
Available here
Burberry Colour Clash Spring 2021 Collection

We’ve got you covered on all fronts with the Burberry Beauty’s Chinese New Year collection—treat your lips, face, and eyes to striking colours and textures you won’t find anywhere else. The collection includes the limited-edition Runway Eye Palette, a timeless 9-pan palette filled with beautiful browns, burgundies, and golds. Further, you will find the Ultimate Lift Mascara, for volume, curl and length that lasts all day.
Next, you can dress your lips in red and orange with the two Burberry Kisses lipsticks (in the shades Bright Orange and Bold Cherry), which provide a satin finish and all-day hydration. Alternatively, you can opt for the Kisses Lip Lacquer in Magenta No. 33 for a glossier, lamnated finish.
Finally, complete you complexion with the Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base, a hydrating primer that blurs imperfections and gives the skin a shimmer-free, youthful glow.
Available at Parkson Pavilion and Sogo KL from the 15th February or online here from the 22nd February.
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How to take care of your hands beyond moisturising—and to prevent arthritis and carpal tunnel

08.11.2021
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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It seems like we must have exhausted the options for hand care by now; we’ve covered moisturising, exfoliating, cuticle care and beyond, you name it. However, there’s one crucial aspect of hand care that we’ve largely neglected to cover, and it goes deeper than skin—it’s hand conditioning.
Not to be confused with the kind of conditioning that gets you softer skin, hand conditioning refers more to the strength and mobility aspects of hand health.
The truth is, your hands are at risk in modern day life—our office jobs have us constantly typing away on our keyboards, clicking our mouses and tapping at our phone screens. While it needs to be done (we’ve all got to make money somehow), there’s no doubt that it all spells out arthritis in the long run.
In fact, let’s take the aforementioned desk job scenario as an example—all that typing you’re doing in the office? That’s a one-way road to carpal tunnel syndrome right there. Your daily yoga sessions or your trips to the gym? That’s a surefire way to overwork your joints, with painful consequences.

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The good news is that there are plenty of ways to manage this, as long as you’re as consistent with your rehab as you are with your hand cream.
In a nutshell, you’ll need to start implementing a regular hand conditioning routine as either a preventative or a therapeutic measure (and it doesn’t have to be overly fancy or very long at all).
This is especially important if you’re beginning to feel the buds of pain sprouting in your fingers and wrist. At that point, it’s time to take action ASAP—leaving it too late will mean it’s far less likely that you’ll ever see complete resolve. Plus, the earlier you implement a good physiotherapy routine, the longer you can avoid surgical intervention (not today, carpal tunnel!).
Here are a few general things you can do to keep your hands in tip-top shape:
Increase the strength and mobility in your fingers
Like we mentioned, yoga and bodyweight exercises (think bicep curls) can put lots of strain on your wrists, eventually leading to pain. To prevent this from happening, you’ll want to strengthen your forearm, wrist and hand.
There are a few ways to do this:
1) Use a stress ball to get your muscles pumping and strengthen your fingers

Just give it a squeeze and hold it there for three to five seconds and release. Then, repeat until your forearms feel the burn and you’re good to go. You could also take it one step further and do this one finger at a time, placing the ball between your finger and your thumb. The bonus is that if work is getting a little too overwhelming, this is a great way to let off some steam!
2) Do a few finger extensor exercises

For this exercise, you could invest in a proper finger band, however, in a pinch a rubber band (or a hair tie) works great too. With all the gripping you do in your day-to-day, such as grabbing your barbells or your morning coffee, you need an exercise to antagonise that action and even out your activity.
Another great alternative you can achieve at home with no special equipment is to just use a bucket of rice to add resistance instead (though, it’s safe to say your poor mother won’t be thrilled with this hack). All you have to do is bury your closed fist in the rice, dig it in and open your palm against the resistance. You can even do various twisting exercises to ensure your wrist stability is worked too. If you’re finding it difficult to visualise this, here’s a nifty tutorial to get you going.
3) Get your finger mobility up to scratch with some finger gliding exercises

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Finger glides are a really common physiotherapy route employed by climbers to prevent injury, but they’ll work great for anyone who needs to up their finger mobility in general (guitarists may find this especially useful).
Stretch your fingers regularly

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FYI: Giving your hands a tug backwards for a few seconds isn’t enough of a stretch. Like how you’d stretch your legs and arms after a workout, you need to make sure you’re stretching your fingers. The best course of action is to get a regular routine going—here is one that works well!
Get a keyboard rest

Your keyboard-and-mouse setup keeps your wrists in constant extension, which may lead to swelling or excessive stress. As a result, your nerve (the median nerve, to be specific) gets trapped within the carpal tunnel of your wrist, a passageway formed by the bone and muscular structures in your wrist. A keyboard rest corrects this constant extension and may therefore prevent these issues from happening, or resolve them if they have!
Hot-cold baths

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This technique is also called a contrast bath, or if you’re fancy, a hot/cold hydrotherapy immersion.
It’s pretty much in the name, but this treatment basically involves you dunking your hands into a bath of cold water for a minute, and then immediately dunking them in warm or hot water for another three or four minutes (just be careful not to burn yourself).
Then, you just keep going, alternating for around half an hour. You really don’t have to go overboard on this one—warm and cold water will suffice (you don’t want your fingers to freeze or melt off, that would be counterintuitive!).
The idea is that doing this will help encourage blood flow to your finger joints—the cold bath first causes the vasoconstriction of your blood vessels while the hot bath causes the vasodilation of your blood vessels. By increasing blood flow, the bath helps to reduce the inflammation causing you pain.
It’s a common treatment in athletes used to hasten muscle recovery or in people with arthritis, and it’s really easy to recreate at home with no special equipment. Though, it’s important to note that while a lot of people report that it has helped them, the scientific backing is lacking. However, there’s no reason you shouldn’t give it a shot to see if it helps, especially if you’re already feeling the niggles of pain setting in.
Get a massage

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READ: The best spas to head to for a weekend refresh
If your hands happen to be particularly sore, a massage never hurts. Now, you don’t necessarily need to head to your nearest massage parlour or spa to do this—there’s plenty of ways to massage yourself.
Using a ball is a great option, for instance. Take a tennis ball (or any other hard ball) and place it on a flat surface. Then, roll the ball along and up your hands and arms to apply pressure to your palm and forearms.
For your fingers, we’d also recommend you get yourself a few acupressure rings—they’re metal rings that work to stimulate the fingers and activate the acupressure points. The best part? They’re relatively inexpensive and they’ll make your fingers feel brand-new!
Disclaimer: If you suspect that you may be developing more serious joint conditions such as arthritis or carpal tunnel, please go see a doctor. These are preventative tips and are not a replacement for professional medical advice.
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What empowers Alessia Cara?

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What empowers Alessia Cara?

14.08.2018
By Su Fen Tan

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From anthemic songs that stem from feelings of being an outsider (‘Here’, ‘Wild Things’) and the importance of embracing oneself (‘Scars to Your Beautiful’), to the struggles of growing up (‘Growing Pains’), it is evident that Alessia Cara is poised to be the voice of a generation, with music that speaks to and for listeners near and far.

Cara may be young—she just turned 22 this year—but her heart is already set steadfastly on the kind of artist she wants to be. “I want my music to really last, and I want people to remember it for what I was saying”, the petite powerhouse told us when we met her in Singapore recently, and it looks like she’s on the right track. In just three whirlwind years, she has already garnered multiple chart-topping hits and a Best New Artist Grammy under her belt. Later in the year, she’ll be unveiling an even more personal side to the world with an upcoming second studio album wholly written by herself, titled The Pains of Growing.
Take us through your songwriting process.
“It’s slightly different every time, depending on where I am and what I’m feeling. Most of the time it starts with the guitar. I’ll write on the guitar, and then think of a melody—it’s either a melody first, or a concept, whichever pops into my head first—it all just kind of flows after that. That’s usually the core process.”
What prompted you to write ‘Growing Pains’?
“I wrote ‘Growing Pains’ while I was on tour. I was feeling really sad at that period of time, and I just didn’t have an answer as to why I was feeling as such, and how to stop feeling that way. So I just chalked it up to growing pains, because I think everybody grows. We’re always growing and I think it was a way to give pain a silver lining, to know that you’ll get out of it one day, and that just kind of gives you hope to move forward, so that’s why I wrote it.”
How are you learning to deal with the pains of growing?
“It’s difficult because I think all we can do is cope until they’re no longer there anymore. But just remember that everything is temporary. Of course that makes the good temporary, but the bad is temporary too, which is a really good thing, and as long as you try to take care of yourself and allow yourself to feel the bad—it’s so important to because that’s the only way you learn from things sometimes, from truly feeling them and going through that process and shedding all that negativity to get to the positivity.”
Does it make you nervous, writing about very personal things for the world to listen to?
“Sometimes it does. I think as things go on, and more eyes are on me, it always gets a little bit scarier, because thoughts like “are they gonna dig too deep on what this is about?” will come around. I’m a very private person too, so that can get a little bit strange. But I think as long as my music is beneficial to me and the listener, then it doesn’t matter.”

What new grounds can we expect in the upcoming album?
“You can expect me speaking a lot more personally, and a little bit more specifically to my life in a way that I haven’t really done much of before.”
Now that you’re two albums in, how do you think you have grown the most in?
“I feel like I’m a lot less afraid to do things. I used to be very shy and scared, and I thought I wasn’t really capable of much—now I realise that I am, and I’m less afraid to just try things and push my limits to see what I’m capable of.”
You mentioned in an interview that you aspire to be an artist as opposed to a singer/entertainer. What do you think makes a true artist?
“I think an artist is somebody who not only embodies the things that they sing about, but is also able to make some sort of a difference or impact—not only in the industry but in the world. I don’t want to be someone who sings songs that people would bop their heads to and then forget about—as much as that is cool too—I want my music to really last, and I want people to remember it for what I was saying, rather than how catchy the hook was or what I’m wearing.”
Is there a difference between Alessia the artist and Alessia the person then?
“I think Alessia the artist is more positive and a little bit more confident than Alessia the person, and I use my songwriting as a way to empower myself too, because Alessia the person needs it, as much as probably a lot of my listeners need it. So, yeah, in that sense I think it’s a little different, but I’m essentially still the same person.”
“…that’s the only way you learn from things sometimes, from truly feeling them and going through that process and shedding all that negativity to get to the positivity.“
Obviously music is a great part of your life. Who did you listen to growing up?
“I loved Amy Winehouse—I still do. Pink is great. Lauryn Hill, Alanis Morissette, Nelly Furtado, Black Eyed Pea. I’ve always been into really cool, perhaps not so conventional people.”
All of them are great performers as well.
“Yeah. I love people who push boundaries, and people who are just different and hold kind of have similar values that I did, especially growing up.”
And finally, what empowers you?
“I think being able to overcome things empowers me, because then you’re able to go like “wow, I made it through that”, and it shows us how strong we are. My fans and people who listen to me empower me as well, because they remind me of how powerful what I do is, how powerful it can be to be an artist and make music for the world. It’s a very powerful thing to have that platform, and to be able to influence other people.”
Stream Alessia Cara’s ‘Growing Pains’ here.

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Paradise on a rock: Dining at Laucala Island
The freshest of ingredients

30.09.2015
By Buro247

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Laucala Island is an exclusive resort in the Fiji archipelago in the South Pacific. With only 25 luxurious villas, this private island is accessible by its own airport. Having limited access to ingredients, chefs on this island create their menus from seasonal crops that are gathered using traditional methods, livestock that are reared in free range pastures and barns, and seafood caught fresh locally. The scenic views and beautiful settings of each restaurant makes the dining experience even better. Here are the 5 restaurants that might convince you to visit this paradise on a rock.

1. Plantation House

Headed by Executive Chef Anthony Healy, his elegant replica of a classic colonial mansion is open for breakfast and dinner where the kitchen serves classic breakfast offerings alongside freshly baked breads while dinner is prepared exclusively using fresh vegetables from the island and seafood caught locally caught on the same day. Wine lovers will also be able to enjoy premium old and new world wines as well as cigars in the adjoining Plantation House Bar.

2. Rock Lounge

Overlooking Seagrass Bay, the scenic Rock Lounge welcomes guests to an ethereal view of the sunset accompanied by refreshing tropical cocktails. Guests can sit back and relax in their rock-shaped lounge chairs while they snack on delicious small bites as they enjoy the view of flying foxes that come up to play from high up on the mountain.

3. The Seagrass Lounge & Restaurant

For those who cannot can get enough of the clear blue Pacific Ocean, The Seagrass Lounge & Restaurant offers local and Asian flavours from a hilltop that provide access to the blue lagoon located right below it, allowing you to continue snorkelling and swimming before your meal. The menu here changes frequently to take advantage of seasonal produce. Also available at The Seagrass Lounge & Restaurant is a private dining deck devoted to teppanyaki specialties.

4. Pool Bar

Located in a dramatic wooden structure constructed using classic Fijian methods, the Pool Bar looks like an extravagant shell. This stylish restaurant features modern Mediterranean cuisine with shared tasting dishes prepared in amuse bouche style. The Pool Bar is a wonderful place to cool yourself down during the day as they offer fresh fruit juices, coconut milk and coconut water that are produced daily on the island.

5. Beach Bar

Enjoy fresh BBQs in your bikinis and swimming trunks at the Beach Bar as your feet sink into the clean white sand day and night. The delicious grilled offerings here include fresh seafood and meats and Fijian specialties such as Kokoda, a traditional raw fish salad marinated with lemon, chilli and coconut.

To find out how you can experience this piece of paradise, visit www.laucala.com.

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The most exciting makeup launches this month, from Pat McGrath’s eyeshadow palette to Fenty Beauty’s lip balms

18.09.2020
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Clarins’ new signature: It’s all about you
Championing honest beauty

10.03.2016
By Su Fen Tan

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It’s all about you—Clarins aspires to inspire and relate to women with a campaign that is all about authenticity—it doesn’t get any realer than that. “This new signature is a reminder of Clarins vocation for over 60 years: to listen to women, understand their needs and innovate to offer them the best personalised products for their skin,” says Natalie Bader, President of the Clarins brand.

How does Clarins convey the message of authenticity in this campaign? The answer is quietly brilliant: by capturing women in everyday moments that everyone can identify. Rather than celebrities or iconic models, they opted for faces who embody beauty according to the brand’s aesthetics—an authentic, relatable and honest beauty. The result is a campaign where the models are seen glowing, positive, active, elegant and most of all, approachable. “The way we see beauty is that all women are beautiful at every age. You can see that the models on the campaign are reflective of the products they represent through both lifestyle and age. For example, the model we chose for the Super Restorative range, which gives intensive replenishing age-control care, was in her 50s”, says Bader.

As seen in the campaign visual, the new communication direction mixes lifestyle slogans with a scientific message, and each product is presented with its star plan ingredient. At the forefront of plant-based beauty, Clarins holds its arms open to innovation, continually finding ways to enrich and enhance formulas. It all boils down to catering to the needs and wants of their consumers—they listen. Marie-Hélène Lair, Scientific Communication Director at Clarins, shares: “We improve our formulas because we listen to women, coming back to our values, for example we hear that women prefer more sensorial textures, that’s why we changed the texture (of their Shaping Facial Lift Wrap) to make it more comfortable, and softer. It’s quite a challenge, not so easy to approach. But it’s part of our philosophy to continually innovate and surprise.” And that they certainly do.

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Chinese New Year 2020: Where to get the best “yee sang” in KL?

15.01.2020
By Ronn Tan

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What are your fondest Lunar New Year memories? For some, it’s the money you get from the red packets and for the others, the house visits. There are those who embrace the family reunions whereas some enjoy the festive music—that starts playing right after Christmas. Many remember their experiences with yee sang growing up and for the ones who celebrate the auspicious season, the idea of tossing with friends and family is something to look forward to. Throughout the month of January and up to the first week of February, Kuala Lumpur has a plethora of choices for you to ring in the celebrations on a prosperous high. Literally, the higher the better.
1. Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur

Four Seasons KL CNY yee sang
Chef Jimmy of Yun House has prepared a selection of yee sang that are made with ancient Chinese recipes and high quality ingredients. There are many types to choose from: salmon belly, tuna toro, Australian lobster, and other prized ingredients. You also have the option to add Norwegian salmon skin and crispy noodles.
Availability: 2 January 2020 – 8 February 2020
Price: RM148 nett onwards
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2. W Kuala Lumpur

W KL CNY yee sang
For something really unusual, check out Yen’s yee sang. The hotel collaborated with The Golden Duck from Singapore for their Salted Egg Fish Skin Crunchy Crisps. There are a variety of yee sang to try such as Norwegian Salmon Fish Yee Sang with Qiandao Lake Angel Beds and Tempura Crispy Lobster, Soft Shell Crab Yee Sang, and Dried Lettuce. One that really stands out is the Caviar, Gold Flakes, Truffles Oil, and Abalone Yee Sang.
Availability: 1 January 2020 – 8 February 2020
Price: RM118+ onwards
Contact: 03 2786 8888
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3. St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

St Regis KL yee sang
The Prosperity Yee Sang here at The Brasserie is prepared with a base of finely chopped and sliced fresh fruits and vegetables as well as assorted nuts, seeds, and sauce. The Abalone and Crispy Soft-Shell Crab yee sang is an elevated version of the traditional preparation—from the recipe of the ancestral kitchen of Puan Sri Sharon Chua (owning family of the hotel).
Availability: 6 January 2020 – 7 February 2020
Price: RM238+ for medium and RM468+ for large
Contact: 03 2727 6696
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4. Nobu Kuala Lumpur

Nobu KL yee sang
The yee sang here is an unusual Japanese-Peruvian concoction by Executive Chef Philip Leong and his culinary team. What’s special here is the Nobu Style Prosperity Lobster Platter—with cauliflower, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, red cabbage, pomelo, jackfruit, pink radish, sesame seeds, homemade sour plum sauce, and of course, fresh lobsters.
Availability: 11 January 2020 – 2 February 2020
Price: RM288++ for two
Contact: 03 2164 5084
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5. Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Grand Hyatt KL CNY yee sang
If you want to feast on yee sang with a stunning 360º view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline, Thirty8 will be the spot for you. Options include Jellyfish Yee Sang, Crispy Fish Skin Yee Sang, and Salmon Yee Sang.
Availability: 11 January 2020 – 9 February 2020
Price: RM168 nett onwards
Contact: 03 2182 1234
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6. Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur

Four points by Sheraton cny yee sang
Head Chef Gerald Chong’s version of yee sang at Quan’s Kitchen takes inspiration from the Chinatown area. The Triple Prosperity Yee Sang consists of Chicken Bak Kwa, Chicken Lap Cheong, and Chicken Crisps. The trio is accompanied by pineapple and apricot dressing.
Availability: 10 January 2020 – 8 February 2020
Price: RM38 for half portion and RM68 for full
Contact: 03 2035 7333
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7. Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara

Sofitel KL Damansara yee sang
Head over to Wan Chun Ting for some refreshing twists to the yee sang you know. Interesting options to try are Two-Head Abalone Yee Sang, and Scallop with Snow Pear Yee Sang. The latter would require a booking prior to arrival.
Availability: 26 December 2019 – 8 February 2020
Price: RM88 nett onwards
Contact: 03 2720 6688
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8. Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

Mandarin Oriental yee sang
Ready for more yee sang this Lunar New Year? Check out the hotel’s Lai Po Heen. There are six variations for you to toss to including the MO Signature Yee Sang—salmon, tuna, butter fish, and jellyfish presented in a shape that’s synonymous to the hotel’s fan emblem. Other options are Abalone yee sang, Canadian surf clam yee sang, Yellowtail yee sang, Salmon yee sang, and Vegetarian Snow Pear yee sang.
Availability: 1 January 2020 – 29 February 2020
Price: RM98 onwards
Contact: 03 2179 8885
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9. JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur

JW Marriott CNY menu yee sang
Executive Chinese Chef Wong Wing Yeuk from Shanghai has prepared classic Shanghainese dishes for the Lunar New Year. Head over to the hotel’s Chinese restaurant, aptly named Shanghai, for a very special collection of yee sang that includes options such as lobster, geoduck, abalone, jellyfish, salmon, and fresh fruits. There is also vegetarian ham for those who prefer their yee sang meat-free. Shanghai’s yee sang comes with a homemade sauce that’s created using a well-kept secret recipe of Chef Wong.
Availability: Now – 8 February 2020
Price: RM108 onwards
Contact: 018 591 8537
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For Chinese New Year menus and buffets in Kuala Lumpur, click here.

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Culture
Pop Culture Catch-Up: Margot Robbie is the new ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ lead, Ariana Grande gets a ‘Midsommar’-themed surprise bash and more

03.07.2020
By Marissa Chin

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Hello, pop culture vultures! Here’s another round-up of the latest news in the entertainment circle you might have missed:
Keshi’s new single ‘more’ is perfect for rainy days

The melancholic R&B singer just released a brand new single titled ‘more’ and like always, it’s a pitch-perfect balance between sweet nostalgia and dreamlike lo-fi beats.
Known for his penchant for emotive storytelling and lulling melodies, ‘more’ registers like a soothing continuation to his 2020 EP, bandaids, which has garnered over 70 million streams.
Stream the song here or watch him take on our Complete the Lyrics challenge.
Ariana Grande celebrates her birthday Midsommar style
The ‘Rain on Me‘ singer recently turned 27 and like the true Cancerian that she is, her birthday bash was nothing short of pure floral fantasy.

Her close friends and family gathered to throw her a surprise party all decked out in Midsommar-inspired decor, which included extravagant flower crowns, floral robes and dainty floral petals strewn across white-laced tablecloths.

We know Midsommar is technically supposed to be a horror movie about a Swedish music camp gone wrong but Grande’s posse has revamped it to look like a blossoming paradise—it even gained the approval of Florence Pugh herself in the comments. New birthday party trend, anyone?
Never Have I Ever has been renewed for season two
Good news to everyone who is missing the quirky crew from Sherman Oaks—the dramedy has been renewed for a second season on Netflix! This news comes two months after the show’s final episode (that cliffhanger!).
No details on the exact date has been announced just yet but in the meantime, check out this fun little teaser the cast made to reveal the exciting news:

MAITREYI GOT BANGS oh yeah, and Never Have I Ever got a season 2 pic.twitter.com/sHJhjQMmXb
— Never Have I Ever (@neverhaveiever) July 1, 2020

Joeflizzow collaborates with Azlan for hip hop track ‘Kuasa’

The Malaysian hip-hop icon just dropped a powerful track tinged with conscious commentary about societal inequalities and oppression.
“I wrote this song two years ago because I felt that we had already arrived at a very dystopian future. A future where the powers that be, will stop at nothing to fulfil their greed and their lust but at the same time this song is a call-to-action for people to be aware and to equip ourselves with the knowledge so that we can face our struggles and the harsh realities, slightly more prepared,” Joe explained.
The music video also explores the struggles of everyday people in a stunning animation depicting multi-generational hardships through historical scenes. Watch it here:

Margot Robbie to star as lead role in a Pirates of the Caribbean spin off

She has played the role of an iconic figure skater, a crazy bat-wielding mercenary and now the Australian actress will channel her inner pirate princess.
According to Hollywood Reporter, the new project will be entirely separate from the pre-existing Pirates franchise that has become synonymous with the hard-drinking Captain Jack Sparrow. Instead, writer Christina Hodson (who previously worked with Robbie on Birds of Prey) is tasked to write an all-new female-led narrative under the Pirates moniker. Are you excited to see Robbie sail her own ship?
Blackpink re-edits ‘How You Like That’ MV due to cultural appropriation claims
When Blackpink released their highly-anticipated comeback on June 26 after a year-long hiatus, fans were excited to watch the music video—until they saw a particular scene during Lisa’s rap segment.
Indian fans came out on Twitter slamming the agency for misappropriating one of their most revered Hindu gods, Lord Ganesha. In the original video, Lisa is seen walking through an Arabian-inspired street market while typical Oriental music plays in the background, complete with an Aladdin-like lamp and Lisa’s Egyptian-esque ensemble.

Ok. This is really making me angry. But. HOW CAN YOU USE MY CULTURE AS ONE OF YOUR DAMN AESTHETICS. WE HINDUS DO NOT DESERVE THIS DISRESPECT. GANESHA JI IS ONE OF OUR DIEITIES. WE WORSHIP HIM. HE SHOULD NEVER BE ON THE FLOOR. #BlackPinkApologise @ygent_official @BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/hz9x17ShP3
— ☾ BLACK LIVES MATTER (@Got7_Jolly) June 27, 2020

The real kicker was when fans spotted the statue of Lord Ganesha in the lower-left corner of the video—on the floor by Lisa’s feet as she sits on a throne. Yikes. Both ‘Ganesha’ and ‘#YGApologise’ trended worldwide with fans demanding an apology from YG Entertainment for using Indian culture as aesthetic props.

THEY FINALLY REMOVED IT! OMG! Thanks to all esp. to us blinks who mass emailed and reach YG as fast as we can! Good lord! ATLAST! pic.twitter.com/EuredO8o4V
—
On June 30, fans discovered that the music video had been edited to remove Lord Ganesha without needing to reupload the video (Blackpink now holds the record for biggest Youtube premiere at 86.3 million views in under 24 hours), thus not losing any numbers for the music video. However, fans are not completely appeased by the silent move and are demanding a proper apology from the agency.
For last week’s pop culture catch up, click here.

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Fashion
The best of MFW SS19 day 3: Aigner’s chunky sneakers

22.09.2018
By Su Fen Tan

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With the reign of flatform sandals on the runways and chunky sneakers on the streets, the trend of thick-soled shoes shows no signs of down. It’s certainly not too late for Aigner to hop on the bandwagon, who comes in strong with a series of white chunky kicks with character for SS19. Armed with a thick strap across the front, each pair is adorned with elements that are an extension of the eclectic, punk-edged collection. Statement ruffles and studs reflect the designs on the bags (there is even a matching anklet pouch), while the colourful brand stamped ones match the recurring theme of primary colours in the lineup. Think they’ll only go well with athleisure pairings? Think again—here’s how to rock them in a midi dress with panache.

Get daily updates on Milan Fashion Week SS19 here.

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Beauty
One-minute solutions to pesky beauty problems
Go away already!

06.04.2016
By Terry Saw

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1. “Serious case of panda eyes by noon – ugh. Can I ever get my eyeliner to behave?”
Pro tip: Yes, the trick lies in picking the right products. Dab an oil-free concealer under the eyes (right under your lashes) to avoid eyeliner smudges and to cover up dark circles. Opt for a liquid formula, which absorbs quicker and doesn’t give you that cake-y finish. A light dusting of brightening powder also helps set it and creates a barrier against your eyeliner going astray.
Try: Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

2. “Baby hairs are the bane of my existence!”
Pro tip: The last thing you want ruining a hot hairdo are thin, short ‘baby’ hairs.  Instead of spritzing hair spray directly onto the hair, which may weigh down your ‘do even more, try coating a clean toothbrush with hairspray and tame the strands by combing downwards. A backstage fave is using clear mascara, which also does the job – just make sure you use a clean or disposable spooley brush.
Try: Sachajuan Hairspray Light and Flexible

3. “Help – my hair is caking from hairspray and dry shampoo!”
Pro tip: These lazy-girl hair saviours really are the bee’s knees, until you try to wash them out after a few uses. When this happens, it simply means you’ve maxed out on your dry shampoo and styling tricks between washes and your hair is suffering from days of oil, dirt and powder or hairspray build-up – eek. Massage dry strands using a liquid clarifying shampoo to ‘melt’ the product and leave on for a minute or two before lathering. You’ll also want to keep your dry shampoo usage to once or twice – at most – before your next hair wash and it’s best not to leave hairspray in your hair overnight.
Try: Kerastase Bain Clarifiant

4. “My DIY nail polish smudges two seconds after I’m done. Every. Time.”
Pro tip: And breathe. Before you start all over, try patting a little remover onto your index finger and gently sweeping it over the smudged area to even it out. Reapply a layer of polish over the affected area and seal with a quick-dry topcoat as a quick fix.
Try: Butter London Quick Dry Drops

5. “I exfoliate but still get this layer of gunk on my lips – what am I doing wrong?”
Pro tip: Dry lips traps particles between cracks in the lips that ‘move’ when a gloss or lipstick is applied, resulting in a persisting layer of white film. Prep your lips by using a lip scrub or gently rub using a wet washcloth before applying a balm or lipstick. Keep lips hydrated with a tinted lip balm, which also gives you just a nice hint of colour without drying them out.
Try: Fresh Sugar Lip Polish

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#BuroInLove: What’s in our Valentine’s gift box?
Delivery of love

26.01.2017
By Su Fen Tan

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Within our Buro Valentine’s gift box, nestled in between beautiful blooms by Floratorie.co are:

Moët Rosé Impérial Emoëticons
When it comes to a celebration of love, our go-to bubbly is the Moët Rosé Impérial—a captivating bouquet of tastes that blends the sweetness of red fruits, floral nuances of a rose, and a slight hint of pepper. This Valentine’s Day, Moët & Chandon revealed a limited edition bottle for the special occasion: Moët Rosé Impérial Emoëticons. For a sweet surprise, peel open the front label to find an assortment of Emoëticons stickers you can personalise the bottle with.

Also in the box are two pretty pink flute glasses courtesy of Moët & Chandon, perfect for a toast to love.

Diptyque Scented Candle – Roses
Running with the theme of roses, the flower that is synonymous with Valentine’s Day, you’ll also find a couple of diptyque Roses Scented Candles in the box. Spending date night in? Light up one of the candles (or both, if it tickles your fancy) and fill the room with the lovely scent of a tender, freshly picked bouquet of roses. With a burn time of approximately 60 hours, it’s a gesture of romance that will last for weeks.

DC Restaurant dining voucher for two*
No matter how long you’ve been seeing that special someone, one date idea that will never get old is enjoying a great dining experience together—and DC Restaurant is certain to meet your expectations, and then some. Helmed by Darren Chin, the restaurant employs a combination of classical French and modernist techniques to create innovative, progressive French-meets-Southeast-Asian food that will tantalise and satisfy your palate. On top of sensational flavours, the restaurant is also known for its excellent service. For our Valentine’s gift box, the good folks of DC Restaurant are providing dining vouchers for two to enjoy their seasonal 5 course tasting menu (valued at RM398++ per person). Here is to a dinner to remember.
*Terms and conditions apply.
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Want to make your Valentine’s Day extra memorable with a special delivery? We are giving away three Buro Valentine’s gift boxes!

To stand a chance to win, all you have to do is follow these simple steps:
1. Head over the Buro 24/7 Malaysia’s Facebook page and hit like (if you haven’t already)
2. Like the giveaway post
3. Share the post with the #BuroInLove hashtag and tag a friend (ensure to set the share settings to “public”)
4. Provide us your contact details in the form below

Enter details here to join the competition
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Email Address *
Full Name
What does your partner mean to you?

Giveaway terms and conditions:
– This giveaway ends at 11:59pm, GMT+8, 8 February 2017. The winner(s) will be announced on 9 February 2017.
– The gift box will be delivered on 13 February 2017.
– The winner(s) of this giveaway will be notified via email.
– All information must be entered to qualify for this giveaway.
– Inability to contact the winner(s) by 12 February 2017 will result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner(s).
– This giveaway is only open to residents in the Klang Valley.
– Prize is final; no cash equivalent or alternative prize will be given. Prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable and strictly not for resale. If the winner is found to be selling the prize(s), Buro 24/7 Malaysia reserves the right to demand for the return of the prize.
– Buro 24/7 Malaysia will not entertain any complaints on the quality and quantity of the prizes after the prize is in the possession of the winners.
– Buro 24/7 Malaysia shall not be liable for any loss, including but not limited to direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage, personal injury or death which is suffered or sustained (whether or not arising from any person’s negligence) in connection with participation in this competition or accepting or utilising a prize.

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Fashion
Gigi Hadid is the new face of Max Mara accessories
Goly Gi

23.01.2017
By Buro247

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It seems like the number three is a lucky digit for Gigi Hadid. After returning for her third consecutive campaign with American shoe label, Stuart Weitzman, this model-of-the-moment snagged a Max Mara campaign, making it her third feature for the Italian brand. It does not come as a surprise-the 21 year old is the International Model of the Year and she was “discovered” precisely by Max Mara, who chose her to open the Autumn/Winter 2015 show inspired by Marilyn Monroe. Joining the reunion is acclaimed photographer, Steven Meisel who captured the latest and previous Max Mara campaigns.
For Spring 2017, Hadid is styled in tight curls as she lounges across the studio floor in suit jackets and tailored pants. Stealing the spotlight are, of course, the accessories off the spring collection, including the ‘BoBag’ top handle bags with tasseled and stitched details as well as the python-print leather sandals. The flirty and feminine shots also featured the young model in a fuzzy coat with avant-garde design sunglasses. Check out Gigi AKA social media influencer and the Max Mara Spring 2017 collection in the campaign visuals below: {insert gallery tpl=”slide-freesize.tpl” id=”Max Mara SS17″ rid=”4751″ order=”a_tstamp”}

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The best fitness gifts for your workout buddy and where to get them online

26.11.2018
By Rachel Au

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BURO Beauty Empties Giveaway Week 2: Win up to RM4,500 worth of beauty prizes

The Christmas gift hunt has begun—the earlier you start, the better. For that friend who has been quite the gym junkie, that friend who is just getting started in the fitness circle, and that friend who loves working out in general, these are some of the best gift ideas you can consider. The best part is: You can shop them online so no excuses that you don’t have the time to go present shopping.
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Spread the holiday joy this season with Shiseido gift sets
'Tis the season of giving!

11.10.2015
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Gift hunting is never easy during the holiday season, especially with the bountiful options now in the market offering all sorts of amazing with carefully curated gift sets and the like. But Shiseido Holiday Collections, a line of exclusive beauty coffrets, is one to look out for this season, all the more when there is something for everyone, be it high performance skincare or vibrant seasonal hues.
Here are our top picks from the limited edition range of beauty sets:

Your skin deserves nothing but the best, and a worthy end-of-year pampering sesh should include The Glitter of Elegance—with Shiseido Future Solution LX’s cutting-edge technology that helps with maintaining the skin’s healthy regeneration cycle while revealing age-defying radiance.

Shiseido’s Festive Camellia Compact is a limited edition eye and cheek palette with an exterior design that is covered with utterly pretty camellias and includes colours that are inspired by the many colours and varieties of these blooms, specially curated by Shiseido Makeup Artistic Director Dick Page.

Keep your makeup in place while maintaining a fair, flawless look from daytime to the evening with Shiseido’s Maquillage Snow Beauty compact powder. We’re crushing equally hard for the beautiful, silver and gold snowflake-scattered packaging—a lovely addition to have in your purse at all times or even as an ideal gift for someone.
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Shiseido Holiday Collections will be available at all Shiseido counters from 23 October 2015 onwards.

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Uniqlo FW17 makes it easy breezy to elevate your weekend essentials
Layering is key

07.07.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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The art of adding pizzazz to a simple ensemble is fairly easy to clinch—the key is to work around one look and add layers to it. For Fall/Winter 2017, Uniqlo has got that down pat with a score of outerwear options you can choose from. In our exclusive styling video below, we demonstrate how you can do so with Vanessa Tevi and Aaron Chan:

For the women’s collection this upcoming season, Uniqlo is introducing cigarette jeans—our new favourite denim for a handful of reasons: It’s stretchable, ultra comfortable and easily reverts back to its original shape. To elevate it for a date night, pair it with a satin bomber jacket that’s also new this season. Fret not over breaking into a sweat, as it is lightweight enough to be worn in our climate. Plus, we can’t resist its sleek satin finish. If you need to up the ante, pair the jeans with the new faux leather rider jacket—biker chic in a flash.

Speaking of jackets, Uniqlo’s men’s collection also has two new picks that we have our eye on. The MA-1 blouson comes in three colours (black, olive, and navy) and is the embodiment of fashion meets functionality. Spot the zipped pockets along the sleeves for you to keep your essentials. Also, faux leather jackets in two variations are available for men’s as well. Channel a modern-day James Dean aesthetic by wearing it over a white tee and Uniqlo’s tapered jeans for men, along with a pair of boots for a rugged edge.
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Video by: Chuan Looi/Yipieyaya Studio
Art Direction: Loh Wei Yeen
Styling: Cai Mei Khoo
Makeup: Cat Yong
Hair: Juno Ko

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Tried and tested: La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Pearl Infusion
Renewing from within

11.04.2017
By Gwen Ong

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If I had the chance, I would want to go back to my teens and recapture the best state my skin has ever been in. I was once blessed with tofu-like complexion, nary a blemish or pigmentation in sight. Alas, ageing is real girls! Curses! It also doesn’t help that free radicals, crazy hormones and questionable lifestyle are big influences on the state of my skin. Admittedly, I also tend to skip sunscreen sometimes as I hate the greasy texture, which is really unkind to my skin.

While I’ve come to accept that ageing is inevitable, it doesn’t kill to take steps to slow down its process. In my quest to diligently preserve my youth the best I can, I’ve made acquaintance with La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Pearl Infusion recently. The serum goes on my face every morning and evening after my cleansing and toning routine, and before my moisturiser. The smooth silky gel-like texture gets absorbed almost instantly on the skin leaving no sticky residue. I normally shun away from anything that has slow absorption rate and oily sheen, so this serum has been well accepted by my skin.

The La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Pearl Infusion is formulated with a new proprietary breakthrough in the complex science of brightening skin. Researchers found that skin’s uneven tone and loss of luminosity are not only due to melanin-induced spots but also redness and dullness. Hence, the White Caviar Illuminating Pearl Infusion is developed to target the three factors that affect a luminous complexion. The concentrated formulation includes an exquisite pearly infusion that contains golden caviar extract and a stable, oil soluble form of vitamin C, as well as Diglucosyl Gallic Acid (DGA).

For someone like yours truly who is beginning to see sunspots on the cheeks, it was interesting to note the functions of the ingredients used in this serum. For example, the active ingredient DGA helps to slow down the master switch of melanin production and limit the spread of melanin throughout the skin. This is boosted by the stable derivative of vitamin C encapsulated in the pearls, so with every application, you get a freshly released dose to smooth over the skin. It also helps that the pearls consists of different polysaccharides in which one of it offers a strong anti-pollution action by forming a protective “second skin” to shield skin from particles and heavy metals that can damage cells and contribute to grey, dull complexion.

After using the White Caviar Illuminating Pearl Infusion for a month, I noticed my skin has visibly improved in texture and tone to my delight. My complexion appears radiant and my skin feels well balanced. I like knowing that this serum is made to help support the skin from within and that it actually offers protection as well from the daily pollutants. To eternal youth and beyond!

La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Pearl Infusion is priced at RM2,550 (30ml). Available at Isetan KLCC, Isetan The Gardens and Parkson Pavilion KL.

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Toys for Thought: Here’s how you can fulfil the wish of a kid in need
Giving back

03.12.2015
By Su Fen Tan

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In the spirit of Christmas, JW Marriott is fulfilling 100 children’s dream toys into reality, and we can be a part of this too. This is how it works: selected orphanages in the city will send in their kid’s Christmas wishes to the hotel. These gift wishes will then be written on cards and hung on the Christmas Tree in the lobby. Guests are invited to view these cards and fulfill a wish by either buying the gift for a child, or contribute by donating money to the hotel to help do so.

This wonderful effort by JW Marriott has been achieved with the support of their guests and associates each year. This year, the Toys for Thought launch will be held tomorrow, 4 December at 7.30-9.30pm at the JW Marriott Lobby. There will be musical hearings from the kids of National Autism Society as well as the ceremonial Christmas Tree lighting.

To make a contribution or confirm your reservation for the launch, kindly email [email protected] or call +603 2719 8000.

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