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The new Rolls-Royce Phantom debuts in Malaysia
The Architecture of Luxury

17.10.2017
By Rachel Au

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Since its first introduction by Sir Henry Royce in 1925, every new Rolls-Royce Phantom has claimed the title of ‘The Best Car in the World’ and the new Phantom is setting a new benchmark. The eighth-generation Phantom is, by far, the most thought out model of its breed, delivering the best of technology, design and performance.

Rolls-Royce prides themselves in something called the ‘Architecture of Luxury’ and it starts with the new Phantom and every future Rolls-Royce will ride on it. But what is it? Designed by the Rolls-Royce engineers, it’s an all-aluminium spaceframe architecture that promises an elevated experience in terms of ride comfort, the exterior presence and the interior space, and more. On the new Phantom, it translates to being lighter yet 30 percent more rigid than the Phantom VII, and an uncompromised exterior surface design.

This new architecture contributes to the improvement of Rolls-Royce’s celebrated Magic Carpet Ride, the latest generation of self-levelling air suspension. Based on the body and wheel acceleration, steering inputs and camera information, the suspension makes millions of calculations at every second to continuously vary the electronically controlled shock absorber adjustment system. The secret is in the windscreen where Flagbearer, a stereo camera system, is integrated into it; and detects the road ahead to adjust the suspension proactively when the driver is cruising at 100 km/h or below.

Equipped with an all-new 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine, the numbers for the new Phantom are: 563 hp, 900 Nm of torque, and 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. And yet, it’s the most silent motor car in the world—approximately 10 percent quieter than its predecessor at 100 km/h. To achieve this, it has been fitted with 130 kg of sound insulation, double-laminated glass, dual-skin alloys, ‘Silent-Seal’ tires, and more.

Rolls-Royce wanted anyone entering the new Phantom to feel as if they’ve entered a luxury hotel ‘suite’. One, you’ll be cocooned in the finest leathers and veneers. Second, once you’re seated comfortably, there’s the ‘Embrace’ where, with a light touch over the sensor on the door handle by your assistant or valet, the doors will automatically close with less of a whisper.

Each new Phantom is expected to be bespoke and as such, one can choose from 44,000 exterior colours as well as commission a seating style of their choice. There is the intimate Lounge Seat, Individual Seats with occasional armrest, Individual Seats with Fixed Centre Console and the newly-introduced Sleeping Seat. The new Fixed Rear Centre Console might be of interest to many as it incorporates a drinks cabinet with whisky glasses and decanter, champagne flute and cool box.

The personalisation continues on with ‘The Gallery’—a contemporary and luxury reinterpretation of a motor car’s dashboard and instrument panel area where an application of glass runs over it. And where commissioned artwork by a favoured designer or artist can be proudly displayed.

Essentially, the new Rolls-Royce Phantom is the pinnacle of comfort and quietness, luxury and technology. Each one stands out from the crowd, and each Phantom stands out on its own. Rather than just being ‘The Best Car in the World’, it’s a world-leading luxury item itself.

The Phantom Standard Wheelbase in Malaysia starts from RM2.2 million (less taxes), inclusive of a four-year service package and regional warranty, 24-hour roadside support and a ‘flying doctor’ after-sales team. For more info, visit the Rolls-Royce Malaysia website.

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Music
New Music Friday: Lunadira and Akid Amir lend their voices to I-SKY’s brand-new single ‘Suara Kamar’

13.11.2020
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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The creative industry has been hit especially hard by the ongoing pandemic. The heart of the music industry is founded on gigs big to small, and they have all been pulled off the table thanks to social-distancing mandates. While it has been a difficult adjustment, there is still solace in music.
Musicians everywhere are adapting—live-streamed concerts and virtual album launches are all the rage in our sterile era. In fact, some artists have barely been fazed by the COVID-19 restrictions, continuing to hone in on their work despite the setbacks presented by this year.
PJ-based producer Irfan Hilmi—better known by his stage persona, I-SKY—is one of them. It’s Friday the 13th of November 2020, and he’s just released a brand-new single and a debut album.
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From left to right: Lunadira, I-SKY, and Akid Amir
P. Ramlee and Saloma have been reincarnated in the 21st century through the producer’s latest track ‘Suara Kamar’. Malaysian songstress Lunadira and Singaporean artist Akid Amir lend their voices to this dreamy track, flaunting their command of the Malay language (fun fact: This single marks Lunadira’s debut singing a whole song in Malay). The lyrics are an intimate glance into relationships, exploring the innate vulnerability that exists between partners, friends, and family.
Musically, the song comes as a surprising closer to I-SKY’s debut album-come-mixtape, WAKTU. Though lyrically consistent with the many other themes of love explored in tracks like ‘Slide (What Chu Did)’ and ‘Nobody Gotta Know’, its instrumentals are distinct from the rest of the album’s track list. Despite the shift in style, however, it remains cohesive—the hopping beat that underscores the ambient guitars and swooning vocals throughout the track adds a softness to the line-up without compromising on energy. Overall, the song evokes a nostalgic feeling; a warm fuzz that washes over the body with every listen.
“This song came about the first time I met Akid Amir. He came over to cut my hair (he’s a barber by day) and we had a jam session after. We came up with this song in the first session and we kept building on it till it became what it is today. The song is inspired by old-fashioned love—like in the old P. Ramlee movies.” — I-SKY
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As an album-slash-mixtape, WAKTU is a considered, curated collection of work. Divided into chapters, the album explores I-SKY’s journey as a producer: It starts with bass-heavy hip-hop from the early stages of his career, transitions into addictive, club-friendly electronic influences, and ends with feel-good tracks born from jam sessions with friends. Needless to say, this album is a great way to familiarise yourself with the up-and-comer if you haven’t already. It also features other big names on the Malaysian music scene, including Zamaera,  Shelhiel, and Ninjaboi (AKA Hilmi’s rap alter ego).
“Being my un-conforming self, I’ve always hated being stuck in a box. I like to let my creativity run wild. Being free to experiment & dabble into different sounds & styles. I’m always open to making sounds with anything &/or anyone, this album will tell you just that. The blueprint of my sound.” — I-SKY
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Stream WAKTU here.

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7 Things you can do this weekend: 22 – 23 April 2017
Head out for inspiration

19.04.2017
By Rachel Au

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1. Vivian Lee Coffee Painting Exhibition at Grandezza Art Gallery, 10am – 6pm, till 1 May
She’s the first coffee caricature artist in Malaysia who has won awards and international recognition for her work. Now, Vivian Lee is finally holding her first solo exhibition where you’ll be able to have a closer look at her fine art works.
For more info, visit her Facebook page.

2. Mid Valley City Charity Run 2017 at Mid Valley City Ring Road, 6.15am – 9.00am (flag off at 7am), 23 April
Back for its fourth run, the charity run this year will be supporting the World Wide Fund Foundation for Nature (WWF) organisation with the theme, ‘Save The Wild Life’.
Participation fee is RM53 (RM50 goes to charity while RM3 is for the online registration fee). For more info, visit the event page.

3. Lorna Jane Fit Night Out at Koa [email protected] Kiara, 6pm – 10pm, 22 April
This is your perfect chance to give Koa Fitness (watch our video review of the gym here) a try as they’re teaming up with Lorna Jane to host a series of fun workouts to get your sweat on.
For more info, visit the website.

4. Product Hack workshop at Fab Space [email protected] the Japan Store, 11am – 7pm, 22 or 23 April
Learn the process of turning a stool into a lamp with techniques such as laser cutting and 3D modelling. Get creative and get your own unique lamp in return at the end of the class.
The workshop fee is RM184.50. For more info, visit the website.

5. Sunday Brunch Fiesta at [email protected] KL, 1pm – 3.30pm, 23 April
Can you say no to a boozy, bottomless Spanish-style brunch? We didn’t think so.
The brunch is priced per pax at RM90 nett (with no alcohol), RM160 nett (includes four glasses of wine and food), and RM190 (for the Sparkling Brunch option). For more info, visit the event page.

6. Take the #ADayInHerLife challenge by BakedKL for a good cause
The cause: Disadvantaged women in Malaysia. The aim: To raise awareness. The challenge: Right here. There you’ll even be able to read some of these women’s stories and perhaps order a homemade treat where 10 per cent of the total sales made will be contributed to a charity organisation.

7. Pendidikan Seni – Blackmilkproject’s soft launch party at Black Milk [email protected] Jaya, 10am – 7pm, 22 April
Remember the people we learnt Pyrography Art from? Well, they’ve opened a whole studio to call their own and they’re throwing a party where everyone is invited for a full day of fun, creative workshops and mini meet-and-greet sessions with local artists who will demonstrate their way of art. There will also be lucky draw sessions and food!
The workshops will require a fee of RM90 while the meet-and-greet sessions have a registration fee of RM10 which will be converted into a cash voucher on the day. For more info, visit the website.

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#CheatDayEats: Pizzas

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#CheatDayEats: Pizzas
All about the crust

27.11.2015
By Su Fen Tan

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A party favourite, great for sharing, and the perfect hearty meal for one on a cold winter’s night, pizza has won over the hearts of many as a familiar source of comfort food. Dominoes may sound like a good idea for a lazy day in, but if you are out and about, here are 3 places for a satisfying cheat day fix:

1. La Risata

La Risata means “the laughter”, and is aptly named so with the all-around good vibes and homely ambience the restaurant brings. The décor exudes a rustic Italian charm, while the pizzas come just the way we like them—thin, crispy crust, generous in portion, and with a scrumptious variety of toppings to choose from.

2. Ben’s General Food Store

This might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of Italian food, but it is most certainly a great place for pizza. Serving over 20 varieties of savoury pizzas, there is even a selection of sweet toppings for your after-meal cravings—yes, you can have pizza for dessert too.

3. Mikey’s New York Pizza

Mikey’s New York Pizza has been a crowd favourite ever since it opened its doors in Bangsar last year, and for good reason: pizzas here boast generous toppings, made with fresh ingredients and a deliciously thin, crisp crust. For those who find parking in Bangsar to be a tricky affair, perhaps its new branch in Mid Valley Megamall will be your new haunt for a serving of the perfect slice.

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What does a “virtual collection” look like? H&M launches one in the name of the environment—and other fashion news

03.07.2021
By Natalia Chow

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The campaign film for ‘The Billion Dollar Collection’
Change doesn’t come easy and in some cases, it doesn’t come cheap. The topic of sustainability has grown exponentially in recent years and while many—consumers and brands alike—are in support, the action to show that support is far and fewer than one would like to see. Well, in some ways, it’s not hard to see why. Certain sustainable pieces are more expensive to both make and purchase. It’s in the production costs, the material, and the technology needed to accomplish it. As such, more often than not, these start-ups or designers end up stopping at just capsule collections and pilots.
It’s believed that the fashion industry would need billions of dollars to implement that change. With this in mind, the H&M Foundation has launched ‘The Billion Dollar Collection’, featuring digital innovations by 10 sustainable start-ups (all Global Change Award winners).
The virtual collection is interesting in many aspects. One, it has been exclusively created with the latest CGI character design technology by Mackevision and of course, donned by a unique avatar. Two, the pieces follow a theme of combining edgy with casual classics, to ensure they’re not just clothes for one season, but for all time. This is highlighted by the asymmetrical details, trinket-like finishing, non-standard colors and bold volumes.

And most importantly, it shows how much one can do if given the right amount of support (monetary and otherwise). ‘The Billion Dollar Collection’ was made with the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals in mind and this model, as an example, shows that one of the start-ups (if given the chance) has the potential to reduce 720,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.
The collection is essentially an awareness campaign and a brilliant one. With such life-like details (down to how the ‘fabric’ would move with the avatar as well as the textures), it can easily come to, well, life, should the fashion industry and its communities embrace any of the 10 disruptive innovations.
Check out the virtual collection here.

Enter the digital realm of LoubiFuture
If you’re looking for a piece of escapism (meets style), Christian Louboutin has a ticket for you:

What: Yes, what does the Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2022 Men’s Collection look like? There’s only one way to find out: by entering LoubiFuture, a digital realm with French singer Julien Granel there to provide the soundtrack. Through a partnership with the Zepeto app, this 3D experience—the epitome of a 80s Vaporwave dream—will take you on a journey through several worlds (we’ll spare you the spoilers) before arriving at a double showroom where the new collection is available for viewing via augmented reality.
Highlights: First, be sure to check out the new Arpoador sneaker, a shoe that captures and represents Christian Louboutin’s love for Brazil through its design, flexibility, and versatility. Plus, there are several exciting colourways. Then, there’s the Our Georges shoe collection that comes in three styles and designed in either black calf leather or silver antispecchio. Shoes aside, there are also leather goods like the BackParis backpack, the LoubiTown pouch, and the Ruistote bag.
How: Enjoy the experience here.

Portrait of Julien Granel – Photo William Lacalmontie for LoubiFuture
The perfect Summer 2021 collection doesn’t exist—
If the heat is getting to you, trust us when we say we understand completely. Gucci’s ‘Towards the Sun’ collection, however, fits the bill perfectly with its key ready-to-wear pieces and accessories in lightweight, cool fabrics and materials from its ‘Ouverture Of Something That Never Ended’ collection.

Gucci Towards the Sun

Gucci Towards the Sun

Gucci Towards the Sun

Gucci Towards the Sun

Catered for both men and women, the collection includes chemise-style dresses, colourful printed caftans, striped knitwear, and flared denim pants for the ladies. For the men, there are bowling sets, new tunic shirts paired with shorts, Bermuda shorts, swimwear, hooded jackets and printed blousons that match anything and everything from the collection.
As for bags, there are several that will easily catch your eye as they encompass a new neutral straw-effect fabric trimmed with blue leather. New additions include a medium Ophidia tote, a new Gucci Horsebit 1955 bag (in a variety of vivid colours to choose from), and a reimagined slim shoulder bag with a detachable chain strap. In addition, a wicker messenger bag has also made its debut via this collection. The ‘Towards the Sun’ collection isn’t complete without its range of shoes and for this round, expect a sandal in beige-ebony GG canvas, the Gucci Tennis 1977 V sneaker as a low- and high-top, the Sylvie sandal with a gold chain detail, and more. Finally, as a seal to the collection, Gucci has also launched crocheted berets and bucket hats in a few shades.
The ‘Towards the Sun’ selection is on sale at select Gucci stores and on gucci.com.
When fashion meets sports, heritage and innovation
The results: The Onitsuka Tiger Autumn/Winter 2021 Collection. The Japanese brand has always been able to pull contradictions together and this time, its Creative Director Andrea Pompilio and Toyota Adachi of textile graphic brand “nowartt” have collaborated to fuse “vintage x art” and “analog (hand-drawn) x digital”. These graphics can be spotted on classic tracksuits, down jackets, and backpacks.

Onitsuka Tiger Autumn & Winter 2021 collection

Onitsuka Tiger Autumn & Winter 2021 collection

Onitsuka Tiger Autumn & Winter 2021 collection

Onitsuka Tiger Autumn & Winter 2021 collection

And the seemingly odd combination actually works and it’s a bonus—how it reflects the lifestyle technology that focuses on functionality while embracing design in meticulous ways. These are Onitsuka Tiger’s core values, after all. Prints aside, the Autumn/Winter 2021 collection also takes inspiration from the majestic nature of the towering Himalayas in winter and the 1970s trekking and hiking boom. Hence, you’ll also find boots with ironclad-like grips, and an updated version of the HMR Peak Trainer, the Moage co & Moage mo, and the Big Logo Trainer Puffed with the iconic Onitsuka Tiger Stripes. Fleece is the main material used in this collection as it’s known to be effective in keeping its wearers warm when they’re on their winter mountaineering escapades. In a nutshell, the collection will not only keep you warm, but you’ll look cool too. Now, to just plan that next winter holiday… some day.
The Onitsuka Tiger Autumn/Winter 2021 collection will be available at select Onitsuka Tiger stores and via www.onitsukatiger.com from July 2021 onwards.
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5 Liquid lipsticks that will stay on during your party-filled weekend
Bring your pout on

25.12.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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While some might deem liquid lipsticks as passé come 2018 (all hail the comeback of the lip gloss), there’s no denying that the quick-dry texture of these lipsticks make it a nifty must-have for a long night out. Whether matte, metal or a velvety finish, liquid lipsticks are your go-to if you’re looking to party all night without resorting to reapplications after every drink. Some of our favourites that are new in the market this month include Fenty Beauty’s latest Stunna Lip Paint—spot Rihanna’s traffic-stopping matte red lips on the image above—that boasts a 12-hour hold that’s weightless to boot; and Marc Jacobs Beauty’s new Le Marc Liquid Lip Crayons that combines the look and feel of a liquid lippie but with the smooth precision of a lip crayon. Others that we love are classics and cult favourites that have garnered rave reviews, such as Kat Von D’s Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks and Too Faced Melted Latex (if you’re totally into that high-shine finish.) Below, check out our go-to’s for a head-turning pout:

Le Marc Liquid Lip Crayons
1/5

Fenty Beauty Lip Stunna
2/5

Kat Von D's Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks
3/5

Too Faced Melted Latex
4/5

Huda Beauty OG Liquid Matte Lipstick
5/5

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#BossGirl: Beauty vlogger Emily Quak on her YouTube journey and go-to beauty tricks
Beauty with brains

19.04.2016
By Wei Yeen Loh

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You might have heard of Malaysia’s beauty YouTuber and blogger Emily Quak, who boasts a whopping 79,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel pretty much thanks to her nifty beauty tricks and range of day-to-night makeup looks. Did you know that Emily is a trained lawyer and actually practiced law before she committing full-time to vlogging? We had a chat with this inspiring #BossGirl on what makes a power woman along with one cringe-worthy beauty faux pas of hers:

Tell us a little bit more about your background with vlogging.
“I was actually a law student when I first started my blog, and it was to chronicle my life in Melbourne and to keep up with my friends. I only started developing an interest in beauty when I was about 21, and I wanted to share my journey with other like-minded girls. That’s how my beauty blog came into being. My following grew from there, and my readers wanted makeup tutorials, so I finally plucked up enough courage to start filming myself! It’s been a journey, for sure, but it’s paid off in so many ways.”

Have you always envisioned doing what you do right now?
“Not at all. I was studying law and started working as a full-time lawyer back when I was in Melbourne. That was my chosen career path since I was 15. This career took all of us (especially my parents!) by surprise.”

Is YouTube-ing a full-time passion and career for you right now, or is there something else that you currently/planning to do?
“It is a full-time passion, for sure! I live, eat and breathe YouTube and makeup tutorials, but it’s not all I do at the moment! My husband and I also co-own a company secretarial and accounting firm – a little nod to my Dad and his lawyer dream for me, if you will!”

What is your biggest beauty faux pas you’re not shy to share about?
“I have so many! But one particularly bad one was my bad brows – at one point they were so highly arched I looked like a wicked witch (my sisters’ words, not mine). It’s mortifying, looking back at those pictures!”

What’s your signature makeup look that you always go back to and how do you recommend readers to recreate it?
“I always love a good smoky eye. It’s actually really easy to do – just go out and get yourself a good cream eyeshadow in a bronze shade, apply it all the way up to your crease, and blend it VERY well. Then, line your lashlines, both upper and lower, smudge, and apply plenty of mascara to curled lashes. All done.”

Top three must-haves in your beauty kit?
“Foundation, brow pencil, and a good, smudgy pencil eyeliner.”

Who has been your biggest inspiration throughout your beauty journey?
“Other beauty YouTubers. They push me to improve my skills, my setup, and my creativity. They’re such a welcoming, friendly community, too.”

In your opinion, what’s the biggest misconception you’ve heard when it comes to makeup for Asian women?
“That they can’t do a certain kind of makeup. Everyone can pull off any makeup look – it’s all about confidence and knowing how to apply makeup for your particular features, that’s why I started my channel. I want to show people that by just knowing how to work with your features, you can create any makeup look you want.”

Which video of yours would you recommend a makeup beginner to watch first?
“I have this ‘Easy Everyday Pick-Me-Up Makeup Tutorial’ that is exactly what it says – it’s easy, and it really lifts your features and erases any signs of tiredness, making you glow.”

A motto or mantra you live by?
“Everything happens for a reason. I truly believe that.”

One beauty invention you’re obsessed with recently, and why?
“Liquid lipsticks. They make colours that look so intense, and you don’t need a lip liner. Plus, because of their formula, you can overdraw your lips and make them look much fuller.”

An insider’s beauty tip you’d love to share?
“Blending brushes are life! Your makeup collection is never complete without one, and there are so many affordable options out there now.”

Complete these sentences:
When in doubt…?
“Always dress up instead of down.”

If I weren’t a beauty vlogger and blogger…
“I would be wishing I were one right now.”

To me, a #BossGirl is…
“A woman who lives by her own rules and creates her own happiness.”

Follow Emily Quak on her YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook for makeup tutorials and beauty info.

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One-stop beauty: Kens Apothecary opens new boutique at 1 Utama
Raising the game

30.09.2016
By Su Fen Tan

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Located on the ground floor of the Old Wing in 1 Utama Shopping Centre, the new Kens Apothecary is a vision of elegance with its copper gold façade and polished interior, complete with beautiful floor tiles specially imported from Italy. The new multi-brand beauty boutique carries its staple brands we have came to love, including Caudalie, Annick Goutal, Diptyque, Atelier Cologne, By Terry and Sachajuan. Here you’ll also find brands that are newer to the lineup, namely Talika, the French beauty expert in eyelash extension treatments, Marvis, the stylish dental brand from Italy with a range of delicious toothpastes, and Janeke Brushes, a label that produces high-quality bristles.

“Kens Apothecary was in the New Wing for the last five years and we have decided to move from a counter to a shop. The opportunity materialised when 1 Utama decided to convert this prominent area into its beauty precinct,” says Ken Lim, Founder and Managing Director of Kens Apothecary. “We are always striving to improve customers’ shopping experience. At this new concept store, merchandising is more pleasing to the eyes and customers can browse with ease.”

The Kens Apothecary concept store is located at G141 Ground Floor, Old Wing, 1 Utama Shopping Centre.

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BURO Beauty Stash: Foreo’s newest power-masking gadget, plus more new skincare from April

29.04.2021
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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Can you believe that we’re at the end of April? You know what that means—it’s time for another review session of all the latest beauty gadgets and skincare saviours that have hit the market this month.
April was a pretty big month in terms of launches, and there are a lot of really exciting releases ahead. From Foreo’s new power-masking tool to the newly-launched OleHenriksen brand to the best in body-sculpting tech, here are all the newest goodies in our beauty stash:
Foreo
UFO 2, RM1,250

“Touted as a 90-second facial, the latest beauty gadget from Foreo features an array of beauty buzzwords in its purported benefits such as 8 LED light therapy settings, thermal and cryotherapy functions, as well as T-pulsation functions. While I’m still on the sceptical side of the LED light therapy train, I do have to say I was impressed by the sheer number of features this tiny gadget boasts—provided it works.
“Heads up—to use the UFO 2, you’ll need to download the app first. It’s pretty straightforward—if you’re new to Foreo, you’ll need to create an account first. As soon as you’re all signed up, you’ll have to fill in a questionnaire that covers your skin type, your water intake and other general lifestyle questions. Then, you can go on to setting up your device, which is again, very straightforward and easy. I really appreciated the user-friendly app interface, and there are a lot of resources on there for anyone struggling to work out how to use the device.
“I used the Foreo Hyaluronic Acid and Red Algae Mask with my UFO 2 because my skin is really struggling with texture and dryness at the moment. All you have to do is choose the corresponding treatment to your mask in the app, and you’re good to go. As your treatment progresses, a nice lady guides you through each step. After my first rodeo, however, I did mute her as I was sure I’d gotten the hang of it. I repeated the treatment three times in total, and I have to admit that it was so much fun (and there was so much serum left in the packet—how could I let it go to waste?). Overall, I did really like the feeling of the treatment, and I liked how bouncy and hydrated my skin felt after (though, to be fair, that may have just been the work of the hyaluronic acid).
“The cleanup was super easy, too. All I had to do was rinse the device with water and it was good to go! I particularly like that you don’t actually have to use a Foreo brand mask to use the UFO 2—this gadget works with any mask as it has customisable smart control! So, in addition to getting a little Foreo-approved facial in once in a while, you can also maximise the benefits from any of your favourite sheet masks. All in all, if I had to, I’d probably purchase it again.” — Redzhanna Jazmin, Beauty Writer
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READ: OleHenriksen is finally coming to Malaysia—here are all the details from the man himself
“In case you missed it, the brand only just launched in Malaysia last week, and I had the unique pleasure of learning about it from the man himself. First off, Mr Henriksen is turning 70 years old, and his skin is frickin’ amazing. If anyone can vouch for his products, it’s him. However, he’s not here right now, which means you’ll just have to take my word for it.
“I’ve tried a few of the products from the OleHenriksen lineup now, including the Truth Juice Daily Cleanser, the Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner, the Banana Bright Eye Crème, the Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum, the C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème, and the Cold Plunge Pore Mask. Let’s tackle this systematically:
“I found the daily cleanser to be a good option for mornings—it thoroughly cleanses skincare residue from the night before without being stripping on the skin. It doesn’t foam up as much as I’d like it to, but it gets the job done and leaves my face soft and hydrated. The reason I recommend it for mornings specifically is that it doesn’t play well with double cleansing—I found that it didn’t foam up at all if I’d applied it after cleansing balm, and I needed another cleanser to get my face properly clean. It has a pretty strong orange-and-vitamin-C smell, which comes from the antioxidant-rich vitamin C and the fragrance in the product. I’m not crazy about the smell (my vitamin supplements smell exactly the same), but that doesn’t mean that you won’t like it!
“Next, the toner is really strong smelling, but I thought it did a nice job of instantly brightening my face as it claimed it would. Further, the serum feels really nice and lightweight on the skin, and actually does what it claims to. My skin was hydrated and soft, and it looked really radiant (if I do say so myself). The eye cream is a rich, and hydrating consistency, but it has a little shimmer and pigment in its formulation—I’m not sure how I feel about that. That said, this makes it a nice option for the daytime, and especially for those days where I’m running on a sleep deficit (so, most days for me).
“The gel creme was one of my favourite products in the line. It’s touted as a lightweight moisturiser, but I actually disagree with this claim—in my opinion, it’s very rich for a ‘gel’ texture. However, as my skin is quite dry and flaky at the moment, I really appreciated the richness of this particular formulation. The one thing I wasn’t too keen on is that the cream leaves a little too much shine, so I would consider it more of a night-time ordeal. If I were to use it during the daytime, I would need to powder vigorously. What I would actually recommend is to use the serum as your moisturiser during the day, and keep the gel creme for the wee hours of the night.
“The one product I probably wouldn’t recommend from this line is the mask. From a novelty perspective, it’s a fun colour and it has a really nice cooling effect, but overall, I found that it irritated my skin. I followed the mask up with the brand’s products after applying the rest of my skincare, and it left my entire face red and inflamed (something that didn’t happen when I used the rest of the products on their own). With that said, my skin has been particularly sensitive lately, so this may just be a product for more resilient complexions.
“Overall, I wasn’t a huge fan of the fragrance in the products—I have no personal vendetta against fragrance, I just don’t think that it smells particularly good, nor is it necessary in the products. That said, I did really like most of the lineup that I tried, and I will continue to use them to see how they fare!” — Redzhanna Jazmin, Beauty Writer
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Nudestix
Nudeskin Skincare

“I managed to get my mitts on most of the new Nudeskin collection, including the Citrus Clean Balm & Make-Up Melt, the Gentle Hydra-Gel Face Cleanser, the Citrus-C Mask & Daily Moisturizer, the Lemon-Aid Detox & Glow Micro-Peel. By far, the best thing in the lineup is the cleansing balm. It smells good and does a decent job of getting makeup and sunscreen off the face at the end of the day. I just wish it spread more easily—this is actually a recurring problem with the line as a whole. It takes quite a lot of product to get a good glide going, but on the plus side, it does emulsify beautifully and wash off easily. Fair warning, though: It stings the eyes so avoid the area at all costs.
“The gel cleanser wasn’t my favourite—with this formulation, a lot goes a long way. It sort of disappears into the skin unless you use enough of it, but when you do, I’ll admit that it does deliver a really nice cleanse. I love how lightweight it is and how it doesn’t leave my skin dry even without the cleansing balm to back it up.
“Next, I found the mask-and-moisturiser hybrid to be a similar consistency to the Dr Jart+ Ceramidin Cream, if not slightly thicker. Overall, it feels really nice on top of the skin, it doesn’t cause redness, and there isn’t a very strong fragrance despite boasting yuzu and turmeric as the main ingredients on the packaging (which I actually appreciate, after the fragrance-full OleHenriksen lineup). That said, I personally wouldn’t use this as a day moisturiser—I feel it would be much more beneficial as a sleeping mask instead.
“Finally, the exfoliating peel is a nice idea, but I have to admit that I was disappointed by the execution. The application is simple—simply dot it onto the face and rub gently in circular motions until it pills up and ‘peels’. At least, it’s meant to peel the face as it pills up, but if I’m honest, I didn’t really notice a difference between the ‘before’ and ‘after’ of my skin. All in all, it felt very gimmicky—the pilling is most likely due to the product’s formulation as opposed to the product’s efficacy. On the bright side, however, I experienced no irritation, and it didn’t leave my skin super dry. That said, overall, I don’t think I would repurchase this product.” — Redzhanna Jazmin, Beauty Writer
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Decorté
Limited-edition Sakura Moisture Liposome Kit, RM550

“Right off the bat, the limited-edition kit is really pretty—a watercolour design decorates the paper packaging that contains the two products, and it looks really nice on my vanity. As for how the serum and lotion combo fares? Well, we’re getting there. Firstly, it’s important to note that at this point in time, my skin is decidedly oily with a few patches of dryness here and there. This usually means that it is looking for lightweight, yet effective hydration.
“I used the products on their own after cleansing, with no makeup or moisturiser or SPF over the top (I was indoors the whole time, don’t @ me), and I found that they were actually pretty sufficient on their own. The serum promised all-day, time-released hydration, and that’s exactly what it delivered. Supposedly, the ‘time-release’ factor comes from the ‘liposome’ technology—the hydrating goodness is encapsulated within a biomimetic (read: mimics the skin) phospholipid bilayer which steadily releases the hydrating ingredients in the formula over the course of a few hours.
“The Treatment Liquid has a light, fresh fragrance to it, and was quite the pleasant surprise. I didn’t exactly use the ‘Activating Lotion’ as directed (it says to use it on a cotton pad—I just used my hands as there’s less product waste that way), but I found that despite the super weightless, watery texture, it did keep my skin plenty hydrated over the course of the day. Overall, both products lived up to the hype.” — Redzhanna Jazmin, Beauty Writer
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Bobbi Brown
Vitamin Enriched Face Base + Eye Base, RM248

“Since my first introduction to Bobbi Brown’s skincare range via the Hydrating Water Fresh Cream, I’ve become an avid fan. Hence, I was pretty psyched when I received the Vitamin Enriched Face Base to try, and right off the bat—or rather, off the cap of the jar—it was an instant hit in my books. There’s a slight citrus scent (grapefruit and geranium, according to the site), which does wonders to the mind in the morning, and the texture is quite thick/dense. And yet, it melts into the skin upon application without leaving any grease. Instead, my skin felt soft and smooth.
“Scent and feel aside, this Bobbi Brown bestseller is a two-in-one product, acting as both a primer and moisturiser. With shea butter, vitamins B, C and E, it’s great for anyone with dry or dull skin concerns. That being said, I reckon it’s not rich enough for nighttime use if you sleep in an air-conditioned room. I do vouch that it works well as a primer, though.” — Rachel Au, Editor
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Shiseido
Clear Sunscreen Stick, RM120

“Just because you’ve applied suncare in the morning before leaving your house, it doesn’t mean that protection lasts all day. But of course, if you have a full-face of makeup or don’t want to be carrying your makeup tools around, this Shiseido Clear Suncare Stick SPF 50+ does come in handy. Its small size makes it easy to carry in your (almost) tiniest handbag, and because it’s a clear sunscreen stick, it’s easy to apply without worrying it’ll mess up your makeup.
“True enough, I just glide it on my face, and the touch-up is complete. No residue, no sticky feeling, no makeup creases. It works for the body too, and because it’s ‘Very Water Resistant’, you can take it out for a day at the beach or for sports activities. There’s a very light fragrance too, if that’s something you’re wary of, but personally, it didn’t affect my skin. On the contrary, it’s made with more than 50 per cent of skincare formula ingredients to keep the skin well-moisturised throughout the day. It’s as essential as a hand sanitiser in my handbag these days!” — Rachel Au, Editor
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Clarins
UV Plus [5P] Anti-Pollution Rose, RM185

“Another SPF on my list this month is the Clarins UV Plus [5P] Anti-Pollution Rose, which promises to protect the skin from five primary pollutants in our everyday life: atmospheric, indoor, pollen, blue light and photo-pollution. At the heart of Clarin’s new sunscreen is organic mango leaf extract, which enhances the skin’s self-defence system by a whopping 64 per cent. Texture-wise, it’s a lightweight gel cream with a subtle fragrance, and though it looks thick on the first squeeze, it absorbs into the skin easily with an invisible finish. Within seconds, the skin feels hydrated and smooth, with zero grease!
“While Clarins could have made a one-product-for-all, the brand has instead offered it in three shades to match your skin’s needs: Translucent, Lavender and Rosy. I tried the Rose shade, which is slightly tinted to give the skin an instant healthy glow.” — Rachel Au, Editor
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Sisley
Le Sculpteur, RM950

“I think it’s important to preface this by saying that there isn’t a ‘miracle’ product that can get rid of your cellulite. Cellulite is a totally normal thing to have (it does, after all, affect 80 to 90 per cent of the female population), and it is absolutely nothing to be ashamed about. You can be extremely toned and still struggle with cellulite, so rest assured that isn’t a testament to how ‘fit’ or ‘healthy’ you are, nor does having cellulite make you unattractive. That said, it’s understandable if you do want to even out the texture on your thighs, buttocks, stomach, hips, or arms. Enter: Le Sculpteur.
“Sisley’s new contouring body care product is, according the brand, an ‘innovative patent-pending approach to body contouring, born out of the collaboration between Sisley Laboratories and the University of Paris’. The formulation is packed with ingredients such as pink berry oil, caffeine, cedrol, white ginger extract, mandarin extract, andiroba oil and exopolysaccharide from plankton. Together, they supposedly minimize the appearance of cellulite over the course of 14 days.
“The application of the product comes in two steps: The first is to stimulate, and the second is to sculpt. To stimulate the areas, pinch areas of concern with the tips of the fingers and ‘perform rapid and intense back-and-forth and up-and-down movements’ with your fists clenched before application. This is supposed to wake the skin up and

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Technology
These are the new tech gadgets to check out for October 2020

02.10.2020
By Ronn Tan

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Every month, the realm of technology is blessed with new gadgets and products—from wearables and computers to mobile and audio. Some are completely fresh drops while the others are modified or updated versions of existing items. Let’s take a look at the most exciting ones you should definitely check out this month.
1. LG Tone Free Wireless Earbuds

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Collaborating with Meridian, one of the world’s pioneers in high-resolution audio, the wireless earbuds feature a sleek design that’s equipped with unique UV (ultraviolet) sterilisation, Noise Isolation (using its natural shape and materials to block out ambient sound), and extended battery life. With LG’s industry-first UVnano charging case, the self-cleaning feature is said to be able to eliminate 99.9 per cent bacteria on the earbuds by utilising UV LED light as they charge.
In addition, the wireless earbuds come with Meridian’s Headphone Spatial Processing (HSP)—simulating the experience of listening to real loudspeakers and vocals with pristine clarity. The LG Tone Free Wireless Earbuds are available in two colours: Stylish Black and Modern White.
Price: RM799
For more information, visit this website.
2. Garmin Forerunner 745

Photo by Garmin
Looking for a new GPS smartwatch? Here’s one to consider! The Garmin Forerunner 745—available in Black, Neo Tropic, Magma Red, or Whitestone—features up to one week of battery life in smartwatch mode, up to 16 hours in GPS mode, and up to six hours in GPS mode with music. Equipped with Body Battery energy monitor, you can find the best times for activity and rest by tracking energy levels.
Ideal for athletes, the Forerunner 745 includes key performance monitoring tools from Firstbeat Analytics like VO2 max, training load, training status, and aerobic and anaerobic training effects—as well as Running Dynamics Pod. Even better, the watch only weighs 47 grammes.
Price: RM2,499
For more information, visit this website.
3. GoPro Hero 9 Black

Photo by GoPro
The new flagship action camera comes with a plethora of exciting features. They include a new front-facing display, 30 per cent more battery life than its predecessor, the HyperSmooth 3.0 video stabilisation with in-camera horizon leveling, as well as a new sensor that delivers 5K video and 20-Megapixel photos.
In addition, the camera’s packaging will also be plastic-free and in a travel case. There is a 2.27-inch rear display with touch zoom and a 1.4-inch front colour display with live preview.
Price: RM2,099
For more information, visit this website.
4. Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G

Photo by Samsung
In addition to being dust and water resistant, the smartphone is also equipped with 4,500mAH battery for all-day battery life. In order to create the all-new Galaxy S20 FE, selected features of the Galaxy S20 series were taken. They include expandable storage, hyper-fast connectivity, an AI-powered camera, and smooth scrolling display.
The 32-Megapixel camera now comes with tetra-binning technology as well as 30X Space Zoom. Apart from 6.5-inch Infinity-O Super Amoled Screen, Samsung also equipped the Galaxy S20 FE with an advanced processor and 5G connectivity. The smartphone is available in Cloud Red, Cloud Orange, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, and Cloud White.
Price: RM3,399
For more information, visit this website.
5. Dell XPS 13

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Powered by Intel’s 11th Gen Tiger Lake processors, the new XPS 13 laptop will be in Malaysia this month. In addition to the 13.4-inch touch display, the laptop now supports Intel Iris Xe graphics and Thunderbolt Four. In addition, offering pinpoint accuracy for all your computing needs is the optional 4K Ultra HD+ touch display.
The new XPS 13 laptop features a six per cent thinner design as compare with the previous generation and is equipped with a new twin coil press fit hinge to maximise the screen to body ratio and enable four-sided InfinityEdge. It is available with Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro.
Price: RM6,398.99
For more information, visit this website.
For last month’s list of new tech gadgets, click here.

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Makeup
Review: Kanebo The Cream Foundation and Primer from The Exceptional range

12.11.2019
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Fun (but not a widely-admitted) fact: foundation doesn’t exactly rank high on my list of makeup-I-can’t-live-without.
Ironic because my role necessitates reviews of many foundations (and I’ve tried a wide range of ’em), yet it isn’t my must-have for a couple of reasons. One being the uncomfortable feeling of cloaking my skin with a layer of makeup (foundations that actually let your skin breathe is practically an anomaly), and secondly—I’ve grown accustomed to relying on a nifty concealer to cover up most of my flaws.
That said, I never pass up on an opportunity to try new formulations, lest there be one that can possibly change my mind about foundations. And I have to admit that Kanebo‘s new The Cream Foundation is a pretty strong contender in that aspect.
If you didn’t know already, Kanebo launched The Exceptional skincare range last November, a trio of products that claim to deliver nine complete solutions, whether improved skin clarity and texture or anti-wrinkle and anti-sagging.
This year, the Japanese beauty brand expanded The Exceptional range with an official launch event in Bangkok, and I had a first look at the new makeup line featuring two base makeup products that celebrate the “Perfection of Imperfection”.

If your first thought is (like mine): “Could the tagline be any more obscure?” Here’s the gist: Kanebo is offering a new perspective on how you should use complexion products in your routine. As opposed to a full-face application to hide every scar, blemish, enlarged pore and the like, the new base makeup range is all about giving you very precise coverage to enhance your features.
The first product, Kanebo The Cream Foundation, is uniquely formulated to blend onto the skin in two phases, allowing you to precisely apply it on targeted areas. It is buildable, melts very quickly into the skin, and leaves a subtle glow (if you can’t resist a dewy finish, this will be your new favourite).

Swatching Kanebo The Cream Foundation
The formula has a blend of botanical complex that’s also found in The Exceptional skincare range to enhance skin clarity, such as Pear Juice Ferment Concentrate and Watercress Extract. But here’s a helpful trick that I gleaned from the makeup artist at the event: you can massage The Cream Foundation into your skin with your fingertips in gentle motions. Yep, no need for brushes or sponges with this skincare-foundation hybrid, although you’d need to quickly massage it onto targeted areas as the cream formula absorbs rapidly.
The product adhered pretty well to my skin after a whole day out (read: 12pm to 10pm). No streaks or creases in sight—thanks to Kanebo The Primer—and it didn’t feel overly greasy despite walking out and about in Bangkok’s humid weather. Extra points go to how natural it made my skin look—less airbrushed, more my-skin-but-better.
The subtle white floral scent was welcoming and not overwhelming, so if you don’t mind fragrance in your foundation, this wouldn’t pose a problem.

Kanebo Exceptional The Cream Foundation review
The second product in the lineup, Kanebo The Primer, isn’t exactly the most traditional primer out there. The “essence makeup primer” has a gel formula that blends equally as fast as the foundation, and I could actually see how quick it sank into my pores and evened out my skin tone with a smooth satin finish. The apricot tone of the formula harmonises well with my complexion too.
Longevity wise, it kept my foundation on for a good few hours. My T-zone succumbed towards the end of the evening, but it’s nothing that a blotting sheet can’t save. The Primer makes for a good base on days when my skin needs a break from foundation. Also, I liked that both products were relatively easy to remove—double cleansing does the trick without leaving any traces.

The real question now: has Kanebo’s The Cream Foundation made it to my arsenal of makeup essentials? While it’s not going to replace concealer in my everyday routine, it’s my new go-to if and when I do need extra coverage with the most natural, ultra-glowy finish.
Kanebo The Cream Foundation (RM768) and The Primer (RM468) are now available at all Kanebo counters

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LOOKBOOK: Fendi SS22 Runway

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LOOKBOOK: Fendi SS22 Runway

23.09.2021
By Kelly Lim

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Skincare
Do you really need an eye cream? Here’s why you should (and when you shouldn’t) use one

08.07.2021
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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To answer your question bluntly: Eye creams aren’t a necessity. That said, when they’re good, they’re a great addition to any routine. While they are often touted (and demonised) as glorified moisturisers, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to these polarising products.
From the anatomy of your peepers to the collateral damage of SPF use, here are five reasons why you may want to introduce the staple into your routine:
Your eyes are a delicate area

While you certainly can abide by the philosophy of “if it’s good enough for the face, it’s good enough for the eyes” and call it a day, we would have to respectfully disagree. Not all products are created equally, and the needs of your skin change from area to area. The eye area, in particular, is extremely delicate.
Anatomically, the skin around your eyes (~0.5mm thick) is far thinner than the skin on the rest of your body (between 2mm to 4mm). Therefore, if your skincare products are particularly high in actives, you are likely to experience sensitivity around this delicate area.
READ: The real reason why you have dark circles, and 5 simple ways to get rid of them
The solution? Using an ophthalmologist-tested product, such as a designated eye cream, in its place. That said, in this respect, whether or not you choose to use eye-specific products is totally up to your personal preference.

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SPFs can hurt (the eyes, not you)

Speaking of sensitivity, have you ever tried to protect yourself against one of the Earth’s greatest dangers (read: the sun), only to find yourself teary-eyed and thoroughly betrayed before you even manage to step outside? You’re not alone. The experience of eye-irritating SPFs is a universal one, and if it’s something you particularly struggle with, there is a solution.
Can you guess what it is? An eye cream, of course! During the daytime, it’s best to use an eye cream that is specifically formulated with SPF—this will keep your peepers both nourished and protected.
TIP: SPF is a daytime ordeal. Don’t bother with it during the evenings; instead, use a nighttime eye cream!

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It’s perfect under makeup

Here’s a fun fact: The undereyes are especially dry. If you’ve ever noticed texture around your eyes post-makeup application or you’ve had trouble creating a truly uniform base, a lightweight yet hydrating eye serum may just be the gamechanger you need.
TIP: Eye creams work particularly well when doing powder-based makeup looks, preventing the area from excessively drying out.

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Your eyes age first

While ageing is a natural, inevitable process of life, there is no harm in taking precautions. One area to pay attention to ASAP is, in fact, your eye area. As misfortune would have it, being more delicate and dry around the eyes has its downfalls—the first signs of ageing actually appear here. Why?
Put simply, your eyes are the most mobile part of your face—between all the squinting, the blinking, and looking around that you presumably do on a day-to-day basis, you’ve got a recipe for premature wrinkles. Obviously, smile lines are a welcome (and inevitable) reminder that joy does, in fact, occur to you on occasion, but other wrinkles and sunspots are not equally fond friends.
The solution is to invest in a specialised eye cream that targets such issues like premature ageing and is actually formulated for safe use around the eyes.

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 It’s a pampering experience

Listen, this may sound like absolute drivel at first, but hear us out. Believe it or not, there is a lot more to skincare than just anti-ageing actives and efficacy. While those are indeed fabulous (and very desired) qualities to look for in a routine, the art of skincare has truly evolved past functionality alone. In our digital age, our morning and evening routines may very well be the only thing holding us together—hence, the sensorial experience matters too.
So, once again, while you could argue that any old moisturiser will suffice for the eye area, the indulgence of using a rich, creamy eye treatment is self-care in its purest form.

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With all this in mind, hopefully, we’ve made our case for eye creams. They are not a necessity, but they can be wonderful to have. That being said, as with all skincare, some products may just not be suitable for your skin—too-rich creams may cause milia and others may just not suit you. The best course of action is to play around with your options and inevitably find a routine that works for you.
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Fashion
10 Stylish mums whose closets we would love to raid

29.04.2020
By Liyana Zamzuri

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There is so much power in seeing images of women juggling children, a career and, relationships all at one time — the real superheroes. They are all about striving to stay true to themselves and not losing their personal style in the madness that is motherhood.
Let’s face it, spit-up stains, chocolate smears and heavy drooling is not a pretty sight to see. But these incredible ladies prove the later. Fashion does not stop once you become a mother. We cannot help but get swept away by their beautiful feeds… amazing clothes in their closet and the cutest kids. Giving the rest of us, women some sartorial hope.
In honour of  Mother’s Day, below are ten of the most stylish Mamacita out there who live, love and breathe style.

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Men's
5 Styling lessons to learn from Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2019

27.05.2019
By Stephanie Boey

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Fine tailoring is the core of Paul Smith’s design ethos, but for Spring/Summer 2019 the British designer challenges these familiar sartorial codes for an instant refresher. Loose and freeing silhouettes are the key theme, with ease and function as the ultimate statement. Oversized suits for him and her with exaggerated shoulders and wide leg trousers are the new boardroom staple. Paul Smith pushes the envelope further by incorporating sportswear inspired motifs into the collection. High neck cycling jerseys styled with the zippers down ring true to the designer’s own love for two-wheeled sport while the checkerboard print seen on the clothes and accessories honour a race car’s journey to the finish line.
Aside from the sports-styled motifs, here are 7 more style takeaways we learned from Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2019:
#1 Dressing like a snack is as easy as ordering one
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Dessert has arrived! Serve a delectable look in lavender (read: yam), cream (vanilla) and grey (charcoal), for fashion’s take at the neapolitan.
#2 Prints can act as a neutral—checkmate!
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Checks can be paired with virtually almost any print. Polkadots, stripes and paisley add a fun balance to the print’s formal disposition.
#3 Deep jewel tones and bright acid hues make a matchmade in heaven
They say opposites attract and it couldn’t be clearer with this dark sapphire and neon lime combo.
#4 Suit yourself with an unconventional neckline
A double-breasted jacket need not be paired with a formal dress shirt. Take the plunge with a sporty crew neck tee styled with the zipper unfastened for a more casual approach.
#5 Beat the nostalgia by dressing like an old school computer wallpaper
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Paul Smith is noted for pioneering photographic printing techniques in the early stages of his career. For SS19, he revisits the process with archival photography shot by the man himself and his father. Though we’ll admit that we’ve already banked on this trend. See how we style it here.

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Film, TV + Theatre
The 79th Annual Golden Globe Awards: A new era for awards shows and this year’s winners

10.01.2022
By Genie Leong

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The 79th Annual Golden Globe Awards will forever go down in the history of award shows for many reasons, good and bad. Following controversies surrounding a serious lack of diversity in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) voting membership—the parent organisation of The Golden Globes—the prestigious awards show was pulled from its yearly slot on NBC’s schedule.
The boycott of the HFPA meant this year’s event was not televised, nor streamed online on any platforms. Ever since contentions on the HFPA began in February 2021, many stars have criticised the organisation, with Tom Cruise going as far as to return his three awards for his work in Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire, and Magnolia. Stars such as Judd Apatow, Sean Hayes, Kerry Washington, Amy Schumer, Shonda Rhimes and many others took to social media to voice out against the HFPA and the Golden Globes, spreading the hashtag ‘#TIMESUPGlobes’.

#TIMESUPGlobes #TIMESUP pic.twitter.com/hjebfXIRFU
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) February 26, 2021

#TIMESUPGlobes https://t.co/QWO4vs6Aqu
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) May 10, 2021

Despite this, the show went ahead, but no nominees or guests were in attendance and the event was held privately. Voting results were announced over social media. There was no red carpet and no acceptance speeches, making this year’s Golden Globes a bizarre affair to witness (or not witness).
As one of the biggest highlights of each year’s awards season and a precursor to The Oscars, the circumstances of The Golden Globes in 2022 potentially spell a new outlook on the era of awards shows. As the 21st Century society moves into a period of social awareness and accountability, film and TV are rightfully expected to portray diversity and inclusivity across all forms of representation. With awards shows meant to applaud the crème de la crème of film and TV, the same expectations and consequences apply, and this year’s Golden Globes are the proof in the pudding of this big shift.
Film and TV have always been a primary pillar in modern culture and storytelling, and the past year has brought us some of the greatest on-screen hits. Regardless of the show’s controversy, the nominees and winners of this year’s Golden Globes deserve to be celebrated for their stellar work. Here is the full list of the 2022 Golden Globes winners:
MOVIES
Best Motion Picture, Drama: The Power of the Dog
Best Motion Picture, Animated: Encanto
Best Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy: West Side Story
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Ariana Debose, West Side Story
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Kodi Smitt-McPhee, The Power of the Dog
Best Screenplay: Kenneth Branagh, Belfast
Best Director: Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog
Best Non-English Language Picture: Drive My Car (Japan)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: Nicole Kidman, Being the Ricardos
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: Will Smith, King Richard
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy: Rachel Zegler, West Side Story
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy: Andrew Garfield, tick, tick…BOOM!
Best Original Score in a Motion Picture: Hans Zimmer, Dune
Best Original Song in a Motion Picture: No Time To Die, “No Time to Die” – Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell
TELEVISION
Best Television Series, Drama: Succession
Best Television Series, Musical/Comedy: Hacks
Best Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie: The Underground Railroad
Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series, Drama:  MJ Rodriguez, Pose
Best Performance by an Actor in a TV series, Drama: Jeremy Strong, Succession
Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series, Musical/Comedy: Jean Smart, Hacks
Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series, Musical/Comedy: Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie: Kate Winslet, Mare of Easttown
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie: Michael Keaton, Dopesick
Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: Sarah Snook, Succession
Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: O Yeong-Su, Squid Game

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7 Insanely amazing tech gadgets we want right now from CES 2017
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09.01.2017
By Rachel Au

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Wait, what is CES? Well, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is only the biggest tech event in the world where it has even been nicknamed the birthplace of some of the world’s most futuristic (or weirdest, for some) products and innovations in the consumer electronics industry – although tech giants like Apple and Google are exceptions that have their own launch events.
This year marks the trade show’s 50th anniversary and once more, the four-day event saw too many showstoppers (also, jawdroppers) to count but here are our top seven favourites from CES 2017 that you’ll want right now.

1. The LG 55-inch transparent TV

A video posted by Pete Pachal (@mirrorpete) on Jan 4, 2017 at 1:33pm PST

Yes, you read that right. Think those see-through screens you see in a sci-fi flick and imagine it as a 55-inch TV – except, LG has made it a reality. The product may still just a prototype but with a full HD resolution panel, we’re pretty much sold.

2. The LG “wallpaper” OLED TV

A video posted by Kristine S (@schachin) on Jan 8, 2017 at 11:28pm PST

It’s thinner than an iPhone! That’s all you need to know but if you’re really interested, the LG OLED TV W is a 4K TV that’s only 2.57mm thick (or rather, thin) and available in two sizes: 65- and 77-inches. It can be mounted to the wall with just magnets and will be launched this year.

3. The world’s first smart hairbrush by L’Oréal and Withings

There’s a smart- everything nowadays but this could definitely produce some hair-raising results – in a good way. The app-connected brush, which was even awarded an International CES Innovation Award, is fitted with multiple sensors to analyse the hair quality and brushing patterns to give insights into frizziness, dryness, split ends, and breakage. Officially named the Kérastase Hair Coach powered by Withings, the brush is splash-proof and the app will provide a hair quality score as well as personalised tips. It’s estimated to launch from mid-2017.

4. Willow’s hands-free smart breast pump

This one will be great for mothers with newborns. Smart breast pumps aren’t new but one that is hassle- and hands-free, void of cords or dangling bottles is. The wearables are to be worn inside a woman’s bra and the milk is collected in leak-proof bags and stops automatically when it’s full. As it’s inspired to help mothers while they go about their daily activities, they can even pump with Willow during a conference call. The smart breast pumps are due to launch in spring 2017.

5. The Samsung Chromebook Plus and Pro

In a growing sea of Chromebooks, Samsung has produced one that truly emanates the phrase ‘the best of both worlds’ with the newly announced Chromebook Plus and Chromebook Pro. Both sport a sleek 2-in-1 design with a built-in stylus (not the S Pen, sadly) and better flexibility with Google Play and Android – they’ll be two of the first Chromebooks to ship with the Google Play store. Both Samsung Chromebooks will be made available during the first half of 2017.

6. Faraday Future FF 91

Electric cars are here to stay and Faraday Future FF 91 gives another glimpse as to just how much potential they have. The all-electronic autonomous vehicle wins in three major subcategories: design (so sleek), performance (with a claimed 1050 peak horsepower, it’s able to go from 0 – 60 miles per hour in 2.39 seconds, making it faster than Tesla’s record of 2.8 seconds), and tech (it has 30 sensors around its body, including 10 cameras, multiple LTE modems and is able to drive and park itself). Unfortunately, the Faraday Future is more like a Faraway Future as the initial delivery for the vehicle is set for 2018. Still, we guess we can wait a bit longer.

7. Sleep Number 360 smart bed

It automatically adjusts your sleeping position to make you more comfortable, detects snoring and elevates your head to stop it, analyses your sleep quality and for those with cold feet, it warms them up to help you fall asleep faster. Need we say more?

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Black Friday 2020: The best tech gadgets and lifestyle deals to score this 27.11

19.11.2020
By Ronn Tan

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Wondering what to spend on during the popular Black Friday sales? You’ve come to the right place for all things lifestyle. Here, you will find exclusive and exciting recommendations for the best items to get, from fitness to tech gadgets.
Nespresso Inissia, RM299

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If you’ve always thought of having a Nespresso machine at home, this is the perfect time as it’s Gifting Friday (which actually ends on Nov 30) and there are several awesome deals up for grabs. The Inissia coffee machine is a great starter as not only is it compact in size but it’s super easy to use. Featuring a practical handle and two buttons, it’s frills-free and just a touch of a button is all it takes for quality coffee at home.
What’s on offer: Up to RM500 for selected machines with purchase of 100 capsules
To purchase, click here.
Under Armour Women’s UA HOVR™ Phantom 2 Glow Running Shoes, RM699

Need some new running shoes? These ones by Under Armour is among the best as it’s super comfortable, features a sock-like fit, and you can connect them to the app to track and analyse your running metrics.
*Under Armour will be having a 30 per cent discount site-wide on Black Friday before moving on the Cyber Weekend (28-30 Nov) where shoppers can enjoy Buy 2 for 20% Off as well as a Buy 3 for 30% Off discount.
To purchase, click here.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga, RM5,127.46

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If you’re searching for a laptop that’s light, thin, and easy to use, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga is perfect for you. The two-in-one laptop can be used in four flexible modes: laptop, tablet, stand, or tent. In addition to the 10th Gen Intel Core processing power, the laptop also comes with all-day battery life which only requires about an hour to get from zero to 80 per cent charged.
What’s on offer: Originally RM6,929; up to 50 per cent off
To purchase, click here.
Dell Inspiron 24 5000 All-in-One, RM3,199

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Features include the 11th Generation Intel Core Processor, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, and Dell Cinema—with incredible colour, streaming, and sound.
What’s on offer: Originally RM3,599
To purchase, click here.
Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm) Bluetooth, RM899

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The new Samsung Galaxy smartwatch is available in a body size of 42 millilitres with two colour options—Midnight Black and Rose Gold. You can also set your Super Amoled display to show at all times. With Samsung Health, you can also track your heart rate and calories as well as learn more about your sleep.
What’s on offer: Originally RM1,299
To purchase, click here.
Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, RM749

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Feature include the new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1e that works with Dual Noise Sensor technology so that noise can be captured and cancelled respectively; stunning sound thanks to 24-bit audio signal processing and DAC with amplifier as well as Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX; and up to 24 hours of usage, even with Noise Cancelling mode on.
What’s on offer: Originally RM949
To purchase, click here.
HP Omen X by HP Transceptor Backpack, RM399

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Crafted specifically for gaming, this stylish backpack has a spacious interior and adjustable roll-top design—allowing you to protect and organise all your gear. You can also easily unlock with one hand thanks to the Fidlock buckle and its magnet.
What’s on offer: Originally RM829
To purchase, click here.
Fitbit Versa 2, RM798

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The predecessor to the Versa 3 has an on-device microphone, a Spotify app that allows users to control music and podcasts, more than five days battery life, precision-crafted swimproof design, and a large Amoled display.
What’s on offer: Originally RM998
To purchase, click here.
Garmin Fenix 6X, RM3,399

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The smartwatch includes features such as Dynamic PacePro, wrist-based heart rate and Pulse Ox sensors, multi-GNSS satellite reference and outdoor sensors, as well as up to 21 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
What’s on offer: Originally RM4,199
To purchase, click here.
Stay tuned for more updates to the list and happy shopping!

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6 Beauty looks from Paris Fashion Week SS19 that warranted a double take

04.10.2018
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Beach beauty edit at Chanel
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Summer makeup has nothing on Chanel this season—Lucia Pica is making us vie for an elevated beach beauty look that’s perfect for the warmer climate. Vivid coral painted the models’ lips, bringing to mind the neon zinc smeared on the faces of lifeguards back in the ’80s. While the lips did all the talking, glowing complexion (with a subtle flush) and iridescent eyes completed the look beautifully. Now all you need is a straw hat and you’re ready to hit the sand.

Experimental eyes at Dior
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The makeup at Dior perfectly complemented the dance-inspired collection—models sported a unique motif around their temples, drawn by Dior Makeup Creative and Image Director Peter Philips with waterproof eyeliner in black and anthracite gray. Philips also applied eyeliner to the waterline on the lower lash line to accentuate the eyes, but in intentionally imperfect strokes for that lived-in look—so now you’ve got good excuse to pull off eyeliner even if your skills aren’t faultless. Brows were kept simple, while the hair was wrapped around the heads to mimic a dancer’s meticulous hairdo.

Bringing retro back at Miu Miu
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At Miu Miu, models pulled off a range of edgy retro hairdos, from baby bangs to choppy bobs that are calling out our inner rebellious streaks. Hairstylist Guido Palau was inspired by “tough girls in the late 60s and early 70s”, hence the extreme (and uneven) lengths. Blunt bobs with subtly curled ends carried an air of cool-girl insouciance, while hair accessories in the form of bow headbands lent a feminine touch to the look altogether.

New-age bling at Valentino

The crystal-dotted makeup trend isn’t going anywhere just yet. Prada gave us some ideas on wearing it last season, but this SS19, Valentino upped the ante with lavishly-studded eyelids and lips. Pat McGrath worked her magic with a graphic smokey eye dusted with plentiful green Swarovski crystals, such as this gorgeous look on Kaia Gerber.

The smouldering French girl beauty look at Chloé
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Chloé upgraded the quintessential French girl look with three must-haves this season: A bold lip, tousled hair (effortlessly styled to look un-styled), and a sultry smokey eye. The lip colour of the moment is likely a berry or classic red, while tresses are slicked back from the face and teased for a windswept look. We’re digging the lightly-smudged smokey eye—with added definition on the lower lash line for a dramatic effect.

Wet hair still reigns at Saint Laurent
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Just when we thought wet hair might take a backseat this season, Saint Laurent proves us wrong with more than a handful of looks with slicked-back locks. This season, the wet hair trend took on a just-showered countenance, rather than posing as a carefully-combed effort. Models on the runway only needed a slick of sunshine (in punchy yellow) over their eyelids to complement their look.

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5 Malaysians’ favourite snacks and their healthier alternatives
Guilty pleasures

03.10.2017
By Rachel Au

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Between three to five o’clock in the afternoon is when most of us in the office experience what is commonly known as the mid-day slump. The solution for some is to find solace (also known as procrastination) in something called snacks. If you’re on the healthier side and prefer fruits, carrot sticks and the like, great. If you find yourself often being seduced by so-good-but-so-bad options (we’re only human) like us, read on. We list down some of our local guilty pleasures and dug a little deeper to find out how unhealthy they are and what would make a healthier alternative to them.

1. Murukku
One piece of murukku is never enough but it’s also equivalent to 120 calories which would require running for approximately 16 minutes to burn off completely for a female.

Healthier alternative: Pappadom (1 piece, 5g = 40 calories = 5 minutes of running) or bitter gourd chips (3 pieces, 10g = 10 calories = 1 minute of running). If you really can’t curb your murukku cravings, make your own without oil in a microwave oven.

2. Goreng pisang
Crispy and slightly savoury on the outside, and sweet on the inside. We can all easily munch on two to three pieces in one go. However, the next time you reach out for a second piece, remember that it’s 130 calories (you can jog it off in 19 minutes).

Healthier alternative: Eat the real banana. A medium banana is about 102 calories due to its high carbohydrates (27g) and sugar (14g) content but it does benefit your health in many other ways (stress, muscle cramps, digestion and more). Even banana chips aren’t all that healthy as 28g of it equal to 146.9 calories and 9.5g of fat.

3. Curry puff
That crispy goodness comes at a price: 340 calories (41 minutes in a spin class to burn that) and 10g of fat (equivalent to two teaspoons). To put things into perspective, the ideal daily fat intake for a normal adult is between nine and thirteen teaspoons.

Healthier alternative: Fried snacks will find it hard to make it to the healthy list. We’d suggest opting for a steamed chicken pau which has a calorie count of 120 and only 3.1g of fat.

4. Kuih talam
Most traditional kuih in Malaysia have a high coconut milk content, resulting in a lot of them ending up on the list of unhealthy snacks. Taking kuih talam as an example, not only is coconut milk the key ingredient but a serving of it (roughly 110-120g) contains 180 calories (it’ll take a 27-minute jog to burn all that) and 2¼ teaspoons of sugar.

Healthier alternative: Unfortunately, most traditional kuih are high in calories and sugar but if you are really feeling kuih-zy, go for the kuih lapis which has the lowest calorie count (132 calories) and sugar content (1¼ teaspoons).

5. Salted egg potato chips
Salted egg potato chips are dangerously addictive and we’re sorry to do this to you (and to ourselves) but one cup of Singapore’s hottest salted egg potato chips contains 310 calories and 24g of fat. Would you rather eat this or that one curry puff then?

Healthier alternative: Sweet potato chips (100g) contain only 175 calories and 5.5g of fat – but nothing like the sinful taste of salted egg chips.

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#BuroBrides: Wedding gifts for the bride and groom
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17.05.2016
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Ever got a wedding invitation but worry over what special gift to bring on the big day? Not surprisingly, most guests would offer a cash token or homeware gifts for the lovely bride and groom. But the thing with gifts is that a small, personal touch goes a long way.
As no one really is a fan of getting multiple sets of candleholders, coasters, tableware and cutlery (and on it goes) by their guests on their wedding day, why not gift the bride and groom with something less generic and more sentimental? We all love receiving gifts that we would actually want to use, such as a chic Loewe key holder, Chanel lambskin pouch, and even a hipflask from Royal Selangor that might come in handy for the groom especially post wedding (we kid). Shop our wedding gift guide below:

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7 Things you can do this weekend: 24 – 25 September 2016
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21.09.2016
By Rachel Au

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1. Art for Grabs: Family Squad at The School, Jaya One, 12pm – 8pm, 24 – 25 September
It’s back; a meaningful family affair thanks to a collaboration between Art for Grabs, Sisters in Islam and Jaya One aimed to inspire everyone to explore our creativity, learn about our rights, and find our inner superheroes. For this weekend, 90 art and activism booths, featuring homemade art and crafts as well as meaningful causes that make us proud to be Malaysian, will gather in one location and there will also be 13 events – including book launches, screenings, readings and discussions about how we can turn Malaysia into a big loving family – going on the side. Some of the talks that caught our interest include Politics: Where are our women?, a forum featuring actual women politicians, and Talking about the P-Word with Family, a talkshow on how we discuss politics with family members.
For the full event lineup or to get more information, visit their Facebook.

2. Enjoy a dining experience by one-Michelin-star Chef Nicolas Isnard at Mandarin Grill @ Mandarin Oriental KL, 20 – 24 September
It’s not every day that you have the option of eating a course meal by a Michelin-star chef but for this weekend, it’s possible. Mandarin Grill has invited Chef Nicolas Isnard to share his artistic culinary flair that’s famed for re-inventing traditional Burgundian dishes with modern techniques. You can check out our interview with him here.
Chef Nicolas Isnard is available for lunch (ranging from a 3-course at RM148 per person to a 5-course at RM188 per person) and dinner (a 5-course dinner tasting menu is priced at RM288 per person while the 7-course option is priced at RM388 per person).
For more information or to make a reservation, please call 03 2179 8960 or email [email protected].

3. SK-II Dream Park at Pavilion KL, 10am – 10pm, till 25th September
Immerse in a world of possibilities in SK-II’s first-ever retail-tainment space where there are various fun activities that goes beyond learning about attaining flawless skin. Rather, SK-II hopes more to reconnect visitors with their inner child and the limitless dreams they one had, and thereafter inspiring them to dream again and #changedestiny. Some of the Dream Park’s highlights include an interactive zone where you’ll be able to write about your dreams on a postcard and mail it to yourself, a free skin consultation, a game booth, an ice cream bar and more. Of course, there are also on-ground promotions such as the one where the first 50 customers in a day to spend RM800 on SK-II products will be able to curate their very own Dream Flower Box.
For more information, visit the event page.

4. Alena Murang EP Launch at Timbre KL @ The Row, 5pm – 8pm, 24 September
It’s time we pay more attention not just to local talent, but to local culture as well. Alena Murang is an artist and musician who advocates Sarawakian heritage through her artistic talents, and she has released an EP titled “Flight”, which features three Kenyah folk songs and two Kelabit songs. Check out her launch for a taste of Malaysian music in its beautiful, traditional form.
For more information, visit the event page.

5. Samyang X Siuyuk Superbowl Night! at Crack Pork, The Strand, 5.30pm – 9.30pm, 24 September
Korea’s spiciest noodles meet Crack Pork’s hottest siew yuk – our mouths are watering already just at the thought of the combination. No reservations or pre-booking required; just walk in, order to your heart (and stomach’s) content and enjoy. There will also be chicken wings, siew yuk mantou and beer on the menu.
For more information, visit the event page.

6. Book a special one-night only wine dinner featuring premium bottles from Marques de Murrieta at Coquo Restaurant & Wine Bar, 6pm – 10.30pm, 30 September
If you love to wine and dine, this will definitely be up your alley as special guest Mr Joao Machete Pereira of Marques de Murrieta will be hosting the dinner as he walks you through the wines of Spain and Rioja soils. The custom menu of the night is a 5-course meal constructed to be paired impeccably with the wines from the highly acclaimed winery from Spain.
The menu is priced at RM288++ per person. To make a reservation, call 03 6211 2822 or for more information, visit their Facebook.

7. Test your memory to win a set of Laneige x Lucky Chouette
Dare you take the challenge? Play our memory game and your fast fingers and amazing memory could win you a makeup set from the Laneige x Lucky Chouette collection.

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Burberry Liquid Lip Velvet: The perfect, creamy matte-finish lippie to have this month
Velvety smooth

02.02.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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If liquid lipsticks make the bulk of your vanity case, Burberry Beauty’s newest release is one that you should add to your shopping list. Introducing Burberry Liquid Lip Velvet, a new liquid lipstick with a velvety, ultra-light finish that’s richly pigmented and lasts up to eight hours. For those who steer clear from matte liquid lippies in fear of dry, cracked lips teemed with unsightly lines, this one’s a keeper that’s tailor made for you. Its non-drying formula moisturises the lips and doesn’t bleed into your lips—one less makeup faux pas to fret over! Whether nude, red, or oxblood, pick a shade (or more) from 14 available colours that will flatter all skin tones.

Burberry Makeup Artistic Consultant Wendy Rowe shares a few tips on how to apply Burberry Liquid Lip Velvet for a flawless finish:
• The Liquid Lip Velvet doesn’t need a lip liner before application, unless you’re going for a more precise, statement lip.
• For a bold look, apply two coats to get an even colour. Wait 30 seconds between applying the second coat for it to dry quickly.
• If you have already applied lip balm on your lips, blot it off before applying Liquid Lip Velvet so that the lips are dry enough to let the product stay.
• A backstage beauty tip is to use a cotton bud to blend the lips’ edges for a natural, soft finish.
• For a modern, ombre lip look, line the lips with Burberry Lip Definer then apply a matching shade of Liquid Lip Velvet over it. Then, apply a slightly lighter shade to the middle of the lips, then blend it outwards to the edges with a brush for a subtle effect.

Watch the Burberry Liquid Lip Velvet campaign, starring the new face of Burberry Beauty, Iris Law:

Burberry Liquid Lip Velvet (RM115) is available at all Burberry counters at Parkson Pavilion, Isetan KLCC, Sephora in KLCC and 1 Utama.

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