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Pamper yourself in these 5 lavish luxury suites
Suite dreams

26.10.2015
By Buro247

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Travelling is tiring business and the best way to recharge from a long haul flight is to kick off your shoes in the most comfortable hotel suite, with panoramic views of the city you’re in, to remind you why travelling is worth the hassle. Here are 5 lavish luxury suites from around the world for you to consider on your next getaway.

1. Champagne Suite, Lotte New York Palace, New York
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In the spirit of luxury, the Champagne Suite is designed to cater to the guests with an exquisite taste of luxury champagne such as Dom Perignon. Each room in the suite is named after a different grape, and private tasting sessions can be arranged. In accordance with the theme, guests will find a shimmering crystal pendant chandelier that cascades from the vaulted ceiling of the suites that resembles champagne bubbles. Guests can not only enjoy the champagne from a in-suite fully stocked wine cave in the tasting room but they can also choose to sip on their bubbly in a custom-designed waterfall spa set on the rooftop terrace.

2. Royal Suite, Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah
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This suite offers an ostentatious opulence on two floors with its plushly decorated interiors, palatial colour scheme, and exclusive amenities such as a private lift and cinema. The Master bedrooms (one of which is equipped with a rotating four-poster canopy bed) with direct access to bathrooms with a Jacuzzi each and full sized Hermes products, feature a selection of 17 types of pillows, Eiderdown duvets, exquisite Egyptioan cotton linen, and an ultra-deluxe super king bed to ensure you experience the utmost comfort in your home away from home. A 24 carat gold iPad is also available for use throughout your stay.

3. Presidential Suite, Hotel Cala di Volpe, Costa Smeralda
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Decorated with carefully placed local artwork, this suite offers the rustic charm of Costa Smeralda with stunning natural sunlight spilling into every room to illuminate the intricate hand-carved wooden furniture. The suite’s terrace features a luxurious private swimming pool with glorious views of the enchanting coastline. The lavish layout of this suite also includes a solarium, a steam room, a fitness area, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living rooms, and an eight-person dining area, making it a private oasis of peace for its tenants.

4. The Royal Penthouse, Corinthia Hotel, London
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The terrace of this penthouse offers a panoramic view of London’s most iconic landmarks such as the River Thames, the London Eye, Big Ben, Nelson’s Column, and St Paul’s Cathedral. Taking on a palatial theme, the suite includes a large entrance hall, a spacious living room, a study, an oval 10-seat dining room, and a grand staircase that leads to two bedrooms with king-sized beds and bathrooms of honey onyx and Skyros marble. There is also a private spa in the suite, along with a hidden den to the butler’s kitchen and a walk-in wine cellar. Guests to this penthouse suite will not have to worry about unpacking and packing as the 24-hour butler service will take care of that for you.

5. Owner’s Villa, Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives
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An LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) property, a holiday at the Cheval Blanc Randheli is the epitome of pure luxury. Sprawled across its own dedicated island, the Owner’s Villa is accessible from a private berth and jetty. Enjoy exclusive privacy at this four-bedroom villa complete with its own spa, 25-metre pool, glorious beaches and exotic gardens. Designed by Jean Michel Gathy, guests can find fine crafts, bespoke furniture and stunning artworks that adds to the elegance of this villa suite. All of the guests’ needs will be met by a dedicated team that is available 24/7 on the premises.

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Film, TV + Theatre
Best films and TV series to watch this April: ‘Run’, ‘Defending Jacob’, ‘The Willoughbys’ and more

03.04.2020
By Kelly Lim

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14 Thrilling new TV shows and films to stream in July 2023

Nailed It! (Season 4)
Premiere date: 1 April on Netflix
Starring: Nicole Byer, Jacque Torres

Need major baking inspiration during the MCO period? Nailed It! will save you and show you what not to do the next time you want to brew up some cakes (and chaos) in the kitchen. The reality baking competition is back to represent your baking fails on primetime television as a new crop of cooks, with poor culinary track records, compete to re-create edible masterpieces and take home a $10,000 prize. Laugh out loud at the enthusiastic and entertaining reactions of the hosts and be prepared for burnt edges, sinking cake centres and extra “help” from the contestants’ own children for Season 4.
CoVid-19: Battling The Devil
Premiere date: 5 April at 9pm on Discovery Channel (Astro Channel 551/571). The documentary encores at the same time on 19 April.

Plenty has been written about the high coverage of COVID-19 online, but if you’re eager to learn more, check out this upcoming documentary about China’s coronavirus frontline. The hour-long show is an inside look to Wuhan, the first epicentre of the pandemic, during the two weeks before the mass quarantine of 60 million in the province of Hubei. Through honest interviews with key players on the frontline, it provides important insight from the shoes of experts, doctors, nurses, patients and volunteers; and reveals the tension, courage and commitment of these people against the backdrop of a new decade.
Run
Premiere date: 13 April at 10.30 am on HBO (Astro Channel 411) and HBO GO.
Starring: Merritt Wever, Domhnall Gleeson

Do you feel like texting your ex sometimes? Ever wish you could just drop everything and run? If you’ve answered yes to both, then HBO’s new dark-comedy series is a must-watch for you. Produced by Phoebe Waller- Bridge, the writer of two spectacularly successful series Fleabag and Killing Eve, Run begins with a text from an ex that escalates into an unpredictable series of events on a train across America. Seventeen years ago, Ruby Richardson (Merritt Wever) made a pact with her college boyfriend Billy Johnson (Domnhall Gleeson) that if either one of them texted the word “RUN” and the other replied the same, they would drop everything, meet at Grand Central Station to travel across the country. Adrenaline rushes in and romantic sparks fly—this one is bound to get our pulses pounding as we follow the pair on their insane adventures.
The Willoughbys
Premiere date: 22 April on Netflix
Starring: Ricky Gervais, Terry Crews, Alessia Cara, Maya Rudolph, Will Forte, Martin Short and Jane Krakowski

Following the success of their first Oscar-nominated animation Klaus, Netflix’s second animated feature is a comedy about awkward childhoods, fitting in and family. The Willoughbys is based on the eponymous book by American writer Lois Lowry, and follows the four Willoughby kids who elaborate a plan to send their selfish parents away on vacation. Convinced they’d be better off raising themselves, the siblings are forced to adapt their old-fashioned values to the modern world. Naturally, chaos (and cuteness) ensues. This is a fun one for the entire family to cuddle on the couch and enjoy.
Defending Jacob
Premiere date: 24 April on Apple TV+
Starring: Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Sakina Jaffrey, Betty Gabriel, and J.K. Simmons

Captain America’s beard is back in action as Chris Evans returns to play a district attorney whose son is accused of murder a fellow student in Defending Jacob. Based on the 2012 New York Times best-selling crime novel of the same name, the limited character-driven series will explore ethics, the law and love as Chris Evans the Dad tries to do everything he can to clear his son’s name, even if he and wife start to doubt their son’s innocence. How far will he go?
Bad Education
Premiere date: 26 April at 8am on HBO (Astro Channel 411) and HBO GO
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney, Ray Romano

Based on real-life events that took place at the high school of scriptwriter Mike Makowsky when he was a student, Bad Education dramatises one of America’s largest public education scandals which sees superintendent Frank Tassone (Hugh Jackman) and district official Pam Gluckin (Allison Janney) accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands from the district’s budget. When a student journalist starts putting things together, Tassone is forced to do everything in his power to deal with the consequences and maintain order.
Never Have I Ever
Premiere date: 27 April on Netflix
Starring:  Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Poorna Jagannathan, Richa Moorjani

Meet Devi, a first-generation Indian-American teen and “your favourite Hindu girl in the San Fernando Valley” with an overachieving attitude and the desire to live a normal high school experience. In the trailer above, watch Devi as she hilariously prays on her first day of sophomore year for everything, from a “stone-cold hottie” boyfriend and thinner arm hair. She’s the star of Netflix’s new comedy series that documents the modern-day reality of first-generation Indians as they navigate life with a dash of comedy. Loosely based on comedian and actress Mindy Kaling’s own childhood, the show dives deeper into cultural nuances and sensitivities through a universal coming-of-age tale with a refreshing take.
If you’re looking for more new films and shows released last month, find it here.

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#BuroGiveaway: Shower your Mum with these gifts
Show her your appreciation

03.05.2018
By Rachel Au

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Mothers aren’t just life givers. They’re life savers too. Well, them and Dad but that’s for next month. It’s easy to dismiss how much mothers have sacrificed for us from day one in the womb. We won’t go into that but the point is, sometimes we may take our Mums for granted. Mother’s Day isn’t the only day we should be showing them our appreciation but it’s nice to go the extra mile to make them feel extra special. We’ve rounded up some things you can do and presents you can buy for the upcoming occasion, and now, a curated gift set that you can win for her.

Amo Ferragamo fragrance

Every woman loves a great fragrance and the new Amo Ferragamo is both bright and glamorous, featuring elegant floral notes, slight tints of fruitiness and a warm base of sandalwood, musk and white vanilla from Polynesia. Also, “Amo”, the name of the fragrance says it all: “I love”.

Signature French Afternoon Tea at Hotel Stripes, Kuala Lumpur

Afternoon tea is always a delightful affair—especially for mothers and daughters—and you’ll both be spoilt for choice at the Brasserie 25, the French restaurant at Hotel Stripes, Kuala Lumpur. Apart from the inviting ambience highlighted by the rustic interior of wood and marble accents that are complemented by sleek, metallic chandeliers, the menu promises an indulgent escape for the palate.

A beauty set by Grown Alchemist

Here’s another gift that Mum would appreciate, simply because it’s practical and it smells amazing. We can never stress enough how important it is to use moisturisers and eye creams, and we’re sure that’s probably one of the many lessons that Mum imparted to you. The ones from Grown Alchemist’s Age Repair range in particular not only works wonders on reducing the appearance of wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness but also leaves the skin looking visibly rejuvenated and refreshed. Here’s a beauty tip from the founders: “In addition to the eye contour, apply eye cream over brows to ensure delicate brow skin is treated.” We’re also throwing in their Chamomile, Bergamot & Rosewood Body Cleanser. It’s aromatic and makes the skin feeling thoroughly clean and toned without causing dryness while improving blood circulation as well.

Don’t they all sound good? We’re giving our special Mother’s Day gift set away to 5 lucky readers. It comprises:

Hotel Stripes’ Signature French Tea for 4 pax
1 x Amo Ferragamo fragrance
1 x Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Moisturizer
1 x Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Eye Cream
1 x Grown Alchemist Body Cleanser

Here’s what you have to do:
1. Like our Buro 24/7 Malaysia Facebook page (if you haven’t already!)
2. Like the giveaway post on Facebook
3. Share the giveaway post on Facebook with the hashtag #BuroGiveaway and tag two friends (be sure your share settings are on “Public”)
4. Provide us with your contact details and answer a simple question in the form below.

*This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the following winners:

Chong Lesze
Lim Yu May
Low Yee Sim
Kimberly Lee
Joey Chin

By joining this giveaway, you will be automatically subscribed to our Buro 24/7 Malaysia e-newsletter. Other terms and conditions apply*.

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1. This giveaway ends 11:59pm, GMT+8, 21 May 2018. The winner(s) will be announced on 24 May 2018.
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The best non-sticky moisturisers for shine-free skin

02.11.2020
By Wei Yeen Loh

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If cleanser is the only skincare you use, and you actually leave the house bare-faced (what sunblock?), you may want to sit down and listen to what we have to say.
While it is true that male skin is 25 percent thicker than women’s—and has more collagen and elastin, it also tends to be rougher in texture and oilier as well. Here’s an idea: consider investing in a moisturiser that does more than its job of merely moisturising your skin. A good moisturiser can take your skin to great heights—from soothing your skin after shaving to reducing sebum secretion to protecting your skin barrier.
Worry not—not all moisturisers will leave your skin feeling greasy and quite like an oil slick. We listed nine of our favourite non-sticky moisturisers that aren’t just made for men, but are non-comedogenic and great for oily/combo skin types:
Chanel La Solution 10 De Chanel

This oldie but goodie from Chanel is a skincare heavyweight (despite its lightweight texture). The star of this formula is Silver Needle tea, a multifunctional ingredient that can soothe, destress and defend the skin to improve its resilience. Throw in shea butter, glycerin and squalane and you’ve got yourself a sturdy moisturiser—but fret not, it’s perfectly suitable for sensitive skin and won’t break you out.
RM315, more details here
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Moisturiser

“Non-comedogenic” is a term you’d want to spot on labels, especially if you’ve got oily, acne-prone skin. This fully loaded moisturiser from Dr Dennis Gross comes with seven Alpha Beta acids and is absolutely oil-free. It also promises to clock in 72 hours of hydration; so if you tend to get dry, itchy patches on your face through the day, this may help to combat it.
RM295, available here
SK-II Radical New Age Power Airy Milky Lotion

Looking for a moisturiser that leaves you with a healthy glow instead of a questionable sheen? Try SK-II’s RNA Power Airy Milky Lotion for its award-winning formulation (comprising concentrated PITERA with hydrolysed soy and yeast extracts). It is both non-sticky and super lightweight, and is able to lock in moisture while reducing the appearance of pore sizes. Those with oily skin—look no further.
RM419, available here
Lab Series Rescue Water Emulsion

Water-based moisturisers are your go-to if your oily/combo skin can’t quite agree on oil-based hydrators. This water emulsion from Lab Series has a unique, quick-absorbing formula that attracts and binds water to the skin’s surface, so that your skin stays hydrated for a good 72 hours after. That, coupled with jojoba seed and avocado oils, help to condition and smooth the skin after cleansing.
RM180, available here
Laneige Homme Oil Control All-in-One

Laneige Homme has added a new “all-in-one” lotion that is pretty much a toner, lotion and pore care essence in one formula. How does it work, you ask? With the help of pine needle extracts and Houttuynia cordata tincture, naturally—these help to control sebum secretion while promoting skin resilience. Plus, you may just be enamoured by the scent (a refreshing blend of bergamot, lemon and lavender).
RM130, available here
B&B Labs Blemish Control Clarifying Cream-in-Gel

Prone to breaking out and have yet to discover a moisturiser that your skin doesn’t hate? Try B&B Labs’ cream-in-gel that hydrates skin like a cream moisturiser would, but leaves it feeling fresh. A cocktail of actives including betaine (from sugar beets), salicylic acid, tea tree oil, liquorice root extract, and black tea extract to prevent bacteria growth, reduce inflammation and soothe irritated skin.
RM135, available here
Shiseido Men Total Revitaliser Light Fluid

If you’d like an all-in-one skincare essential that can hydrate, rewind signs of ageing, and firm your skin up, try Shiseido Men’s Total Revitaliser Light Fluid. Marine protein complex and Rubus leaf extract delivers toning and lifting properties, and a hefty dose of menthol will leave your skin pleasantly cool and reinvigorated—think a blast of AC in a hot, humid day.
RM393, available here
Malin + Goetz Advanced Renewal Moisturiser

The brand’s most advanced moisturiser has a lightweight formula that’s formulated with meadowfoam seed oil, linseed extract, and sodium hyaluronate—all of which help to lock hydration in and protect the skin from environmental aggressors. Extra points go to its vegan and cruelty-free formula (free of sulfates, parabens, formaldehydes, triclosan).
RM389, available here
Doers of London Hydrating Face Cream

If your skin is easily irritated and occasionally suffers from redness (no thanks to shaving nicks), try Doers of London’s moisturiser that’s packed with organic borago oil (rich in Omega-3 and linoleic acid to improve the skin’s healing process), organic green tea extract, jojoba oil and vegetal vitamin E. A small dollop goes a long way, plus we’re a fan of the formula—it is free of mineral oil, parabens, synthetic fragrance and colours.
RM112, available here
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Paris Haute Couture AW17: 5 Most Instagrammable jewellery
Bling it on

07.07.2017
By Joan Kong

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Couture wedding gowns that will make you feel like a fairytale princess

You know what they say—pics or it didn’t happen; an outfit is never complete without eye-catching bling (especially for a party), but this round, we’re bringing our A-game up a notch with dainty and larger-than-life pieces that are equally jaw-dropping—prepare to turn heads and nail ’em #OOTDs.

Guo Pei
The Chinese couturier went for gold this season; besides her stunning designs, she also collaborated with Swiss jewellery brand, Chopard, for the very first time. Among an array of eye-catching baubles, this emerald beauty shines like no other. Perfectly adorning the neckline, the necklace accentuated the gown seamlessly, and there’s something about the high-collar that exudes polished elegance.

Giorgio Armani Privé
Why wear one when you can pile ’em up? The stacked-bracelet trend was spotted at quite a number of the haute couture shows this round, and Armani opted for bangles for a solid finish. The contrasting hues of the jewels—that mirror the colour palette of the show—go oh-so well together, matched with black nail polish that pulled the look together.

Elie Saab
The designer’s medieval-themed show was amped up further with his choice of jewellery, with warrior princesses strutting down the runway in gleaming crown, drop jewel earrings and tiered bracelets (Game of Thrones, anyone?). One of our favourites is this chunky drop necklace that matches the colour of the ensemble, almost giving off an illusion of a one-piece. It’s the perfect jewellery for a deep V neckline.

Jean Paul Gaultier
Christmas in July? That was the first thing that came to mind when we saw the collection. But knitted sweaters and cropped down jackets aside, the looks were given an extra head-turning factor with jewellery that is the epitome of more-is-more. Aside from the stone ear-cuff-slash-drop-earrings, Gaultier added nose rings into his pool of notice-me baubles—the next “Buro Tries”, maybe?

Georges Hobeika
The Lebanese designer’s feminine looks were further accentuated with jewellery that exuded a fairy-like vibe, from floral cuff that twirled around the models’ wrists to eye-catching multi-finger rings. Making a solid impression throughout the collection, are the pair of earrings that are styled up with an addition of complementing ear cuffs. We’ll be trying this look, for sure.

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Raya 2023: The finest couture collections by Malaysian designers to shop now
Mat Ri Ye!

24.03.2023
By Phyll Wu

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Ramadan may be over a month away, but if you’re planning on dropping jaws with your outfit this year, then there’s no better time than now to start planning. As usual, our talented local designers were well-prepared for the exciting occasion, as numerous exquisite Raya 2023 collections have already been unveiled way ahead of the festivities—and there’s more to come!
Without further ado, scroll ahead to find the finest made-to-measure Raya 2023 collections from Malaysian designers and let the festive shopping commence!
*We’ll be updating this list when more collections are released in the coming weeks, so bookmark this page to stay updated!

Khoon Hooi

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Fusing traditional and contemporary elements with sophistication at its core, Khoon Hooi’s Raya Gold 2023 collection offers an assemblage of bold statement looks with striking hues of red, fuchsia, topaz and orange. Paying homage to our homeland, each piece features subtle tropical accents such as parrot and butterfly brooches adorned on beautiful textural fabrics. Suited for all sorts of occasions, the line-up boasts a glamorous variety of baju kebaya, baju kurung, baju kedah, as well as kaftans.
For custom orders, visit Khoon Hooi’s boutique at APW Bangsar or text +60 16 483 8044.

Alia Bastamam

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This Raya, the renowned designer has elevated traditional wear through ultra-modern interpretations imbued with her signature resort aesthetic. Subtle nods to Southeast Asian cultures pervade the 24-piece collection, as seen on the sumptuous Lily Kurung, Dharma Kurung, as well as the Afzan ensemble with its ruffled draped skirt resembling those of a Thai Royal Court dancer’s. The Mandalas take centre stage in this collection, boasting rich hues such as a striking blue, elegant shades of nude, along with a bold maroon-to-red ombre variation that presents itself like fiery flames dancing with the wind.
For custom orders, contact +60 12 623 3243 via call or WhatsApp.

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Inspired by the magnificent craft of seni ukiran as a nod to heritage, Fern’s ‘The Ukir Series’ features contemporary traditional wear that captures the elegant beauty of Malaysian culture in the most graceful fashion. From kaftan blouses to kebaya jackets, intricate wood carving patterns are seen throughout the collection, accentuated by striking hues of green, blue, purple and more.
To book an appointment, click here.

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With aims to create a collection that evokes ethereal elegance and refined sophistication this Raya, Innai Red drew inspiration from the tranquillity and calmness of nature for its newest festive line, aptly named Serene Raya. Designed with the warm Malaysian climate in mind, the collection sees a range of relaxed classic silhouettes made with lightweight fabrics in soft pastel hues, accentuated by contemporary details such as embellished laces and tulle. The collection is exclusively sold at Innai Red’s boutique by appointment, located in Plaza Damas, Kuala Lumpur.
To book an appointment, click here.

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Malaysian luxury fashion label Cosry came out with not just one, but two bespoke Raya collections this year, namely Luxe and Limited Edition. Exquisitely crafted with the finest materials, Luxe sees a selection of youthful and contemporary silhouettes with an air of graceful femininity, while Limited Edition features a range of mature and sophisticated traditional wear that boasts bold, captivating colours. Intricate embroideries and lace details take centre stage in both collections, as seen on the breathtaking Lorene Kurung from Luxe and the striking blue Delina Kurung Scallop from Limited Edition, which was made with the most sublime Thai Silk.
To book an appointment, click here.

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Timeless and sophisticated, Yadotsa’s made-to-measure Raya 2023 collection, titled Floraison, is nothing but divine. While each piece takes on the classic baju kurung silhouette, they’re beautifully elevated with intricate lace embellishments and delicate floral prints, as well as pleated skirts and sleeves for a modern touch.
To book an appointment, email Yadotsa at [email protected] or text +60 18 367 6755.

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How to protect your skin from the haze: 9 Ways to better skin health

12.09.2019
By Wei Yeen Loh

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7 Things you can do this weekend: 3 & 4 November 2018

02.11.2018
By Rachel Au

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1. High-Intensity Training with Eleanor Taye at lululemon KL @ Jalan Telawi, 9.30am – 10.30am, 3 Nov 2018
Start the weekend right with a killer functional movement class combined with a high-intensity interval training class.
No fee required as it’s a community class. For more info, visit the event page.

2. Rex*periential Market 2018 at Rex Cinema Chinatown, 10am – 4pm, 3 Nov 2018
Bored of your usual weekend lineups? Check out this interesting market of experiences ranging from designing your own cheongsam to learning how to fry Hokkien Mee from a third generation heir to the famous Kim Lian Kee to picking up some tricks on the “traditional packaging” method for pastries from Mon Kee Confectionery.
Free entry. For more info, visit the event page.

3. Pesta Lorong Hang Kasturi at Segitiga Bersejarah @ Jalan Petaling, 10am – 11pm, 3 & 4 Nov 2018
Part of Urbanscapes 2018, the weekend event features a unique array of activities aimed at building community bonds through art and creativity. From open dialogues to exchange stories about KL to a free market to a photo exhibition to a Night Walk Cari Makan Experience, be prepared to be inspired.
Free entry. For more info, visit the event page.

4. Murfest 2018 at eCity Hotel @ OneCity Subang Jaya, 2 – 4 Nov 2018
Celebrate wellness, music, yoga and dance at the fifth edition of Murfest where there will be a wide variety of workshops, a marketplace, community classes, healing zones and spa therapies.
Get a taste of the festival by checking out the marketplace and community classes. If you like what you see, feel free to get a pass at the venue directly. For more info, visit the website.

5. Dessert Buffet at Curate @ Four Seasons KL, 2.30pm – 5pm, 3 & 4 Nov 2018
Indulge in a special dessert buffet extravaganza by the talented team at Curate – because you deserve it.
To make a reservation, call 03 2382 8630.

6. Immersio 2.0 by Filamen at 2 Hang Kasturi, 10am – 8pm, 3 -18 Nov 2018
Instagram-worthy alert! The second instalment features more artists and an even more immersive experience from the interactive and light installations.
For more info, visit the event page.

7. Make a reservation for a dining experience whipped up by a Swiss Michelin Star chef
The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur’s Guest Star Chef Series ends the year with Swiss Michelin Star Chef Andreas Caminada and Head Chef Marcel Skibba from 9 to 12 November at The Brasserie. Together they bring a taste of 1 Michelin Star, IGNIV to Asia for the first time, featuring Caminada’s ‘fine dining sharing’ concept. To take the social experience a step further, each memorable moment will be captured by a Leica photographer and printed on-site for guests to take home.
The experience is priced at RM438.00 nett per person and RM638.00 nett per person with alcohol pairing. Call 03 2727 6666 or email [email protected] for more details or check out the event page.

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Up your skin’s defence with Kiehl’s new sun care range
Triple protection

17.04.2018
By Gwen Ong

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With the sun at its relentless force lately, you know it’d be wise to level up on your skin protection. While it is common knowledge that sunscreen is key in protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the sun, it has been discovered that the damaging consequences are bigger when the skin is exposed to both UV rays and environmental pollutants. Call it a double whammy! Studies found that free radicals and pollution can cause oxidative damage to the skin structure. Hence you will notice that your skin quality is not as good as before and the signs of ageing start to show.
Based on this insight, Kiehl’s worked on an advanced solution to help you fight the effects of the sun and pollution together. The brand offers triple the protection as your saving grace.

1)

The lightweight Dermatologist Solutions Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF 50 PA++++ has a unique blend of sunscreen filters and pollution-deflecting technology that goes beyond UVA and UBV rays. This helps protect the skin with an effective shield against environmental pollutants. While the antioxidant ingredient Baicalin supports skin from premature ageing.

Along with that, Kiehl’s also introduces two new instant correctors that also contain the same advanced sun filter system and pollution-deflecting technology. Now with the added benefit of perfecting pigments to even out your complexion.

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The Dermatologist Solutions Ultra Light Daily Tone Up Cream SPF 50 PA++++ is formulated with lychee extract. It works to address skin issues like dullness and imperfections so you instantly get healthier looking appearance.

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The Dermatologist Solutions Ultra Light Daily CC Cream SPF 50 PA++++ has a sheer tinted complexion-correcting formula with lychee extract. It is easily buildable for an even skin tone that glows with health.

Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions Ultra Light Daily Defense products are priced at RM165 each (30ml).

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10 Artists’ latest artwork involves using a Lady Dior bag as canvas
Redressing the lady

23.10.2017
By Buro247

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Inspirited by the masterstroke that was last year’s Lady Art project, Dior reprises their artistic affair—with a slight expansion worked in this time. What began as a one-off collaboration with sculptor, illustrator and painter Marc Quinn swelled to include six more American and British artists by the end of the year. Now back for its second edition, the Dior Lady Art project has enlisted ten famed artists from all over the world to impart their creative vision upon the brand’s iconic Lady Dior bag.

Sumptuous padded leather pushes through the Maison’s signature cannage stitching whilst mirrored facets flirt with reflection; the Lady Dior is a classic symbol of the brand’s unwavering feminine vision. Around two decades ago, the first iteration of the bag tickled Princess Diana’s fancy and was propelled onto world’s radar, where it has remained ever since. In celebration of the iconic accessory and the art of collaboration, the artists were granted carte blanche with their reimagination. Everything from the bag’s fabric, size, colour, jewellery, handles, stitching and charms were decided upon by the artists.

Click through for twenty new Lady Dior bags that bear a unique mark of artistry and diversity:
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Each design has a limited run of 50 to 150 units and will be available in 29 Dior boutiques and shops-in-shop worldwide beginning December 1.

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Four scents to evoke the inner summer wanderlust in you
What's your scent?

14.06.2016
By Wei Yeen Loh

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For idyllic summers by the beach:

Estée Lauder’s Pleasures Aqua is made for the girl who loves salty sea breezes coupled with the scent of fresh flowers. This limited edition scent is inspired by tropical flowers floating on waves, with topnotes of fresh honeysuckle and crisp freesia coupled with heartnotes of lilac, jasmine and peony for a feminine touch. Sensual notes punctuate with musk and ambrox, altogether resulting in a crisp fragrance that’s refreshing as it is uplifting.

For relaxing tropical retreats amidst the lush flora and fauna:

If getting your tan on in an exotic tropical island is your kind of summer, Calvin Klein’s Eternity Summer is a scent that’s made for you. Opening with cool palm tree accords and refreshing pear blossoms and bergamot, the heart blossoms with exotic frangipani and jasmine flowers, leaving a floral trail that’s peppered with sensuous musk accords from vanilla and blonde woods. All in all, this is one cool, airy scent that brings dreams of tropical paradise to mind.

For the girl who lives and breathes adventure:

Made for the girl who’s ultra sweet but with plenty of sass, Givenchy’s Live Irrésistible is a cocktail of flowers, fruits and spices that has resulted in a scent of whimsy. This scent is all about packing a punch in summer: sharp pineapple notes offer a lovely contrast with delicate rose petals, while Jamaican allspice berries give a unique boldness that is rounded up with the sensual warmth of amber and musk.

For quaint garden explorations in the French countryside:

By Terry’s Thé Glacé Aqua Parfum is all about quenching your olfactory thirst in midday summer with its notes of spiced wood, citrus and musk accents. Its French verbena herb and almond notes provide a soothing touch to the scent, mixed with citrus freshness thanks to Bois Cheri black tea from Mauritius and sparkling grapefruit from Italy. Sault lavender and white flowers offer floral-scented accords, then heightened with the intense trio of Brazilian mate, moss and musk for nostalgic sensuality.

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These three super fun makeup trends are what we’ll be wearing this April

03.04.2019
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Makeup trends that I would totally jump on the bandwagon for in a heartbeat run far and few between. While I’d term myself a self-proclaimed skincare junkie who would review any skincare trend in a flash (and the flesh!), makeup trends are trickier to pull off as I’m always a sucker for looks and colour tones that are both timeless and chic. Not to mention, I’m not the most adventurous when it comes to wild colours and varied textures.
Read: I’m probably too chicken to try these crimson contact lenses or even full-on glitter-fied looks as such. That said, I would settle for a swipe of glitter on my eyelids, preferably in the smaller speckles as opposed to chunkier particles. But getting stuck in a comfort zone isn’t always a good thing, so when I received these interesting makeup products that beget a load of swatches, I figured—why not dip my toes (or fingers, in this case) in a few makeup trends while I’m at it?
Trend #1: Coloured liner

I used: Marc Jacobs Beauty Ultra-Skinny Gel Eye Crayon in (Grape)Vine
My take: A HG eyeliner in my books is hard to come by—I am in possession of the oiliest lids that I know of, and no amount of waterproof, smudge-proof, grease-proof, everything-proof gel or crayon eyeliner can stay put on my lids without smudging onto my hooded lids.
Naturally, I’m very grateful for eye primers, powder shadows and the like. Reviewing this gel liner meant that I needed to prime the heck outta my lids and below my eye area, and instead of wearing it in my usual cat-eye flick, I opted to tight-line my upper lash line for a very subtle pop of colour and smudge it gently.
Would I try this again?: To my own surprise, yes. I’ve been tight-lining my eyes with this eyeliner every other day for this past two weeks and I love how it makes my peepers look rounder and wider. Plus, the purple hue didn’t make my eyes look as harsh as a regular black liner would.
The only downside? It doesn’t glide on as smoothly as I had expected, although the grape-y shade translated beautifully when smudged. Also, it stayed on pretty well throughout the day with minimal transferring.
Tip: Using an angled brush, I pressed on a layer of neutral brown shadow on my lash line (over the liner) to keep it smudge-proof all day long.
Trend #2: Coloured mascara

I used: Shiseido ControlledChaos MascaraInk in 03 Violet Vibe
My take: My initial apprehension with this trend was: “What eye/lip/face makeup should complement my lashes? Will I look too OTT?” But the great thing about Shiseido’s new mascara is that it’s made for coloured lash newbies who want their eyelashes to stand out without stealing too much of the attention.
Out of the four shades, my favourite is 03 Violet Vibe—it’s the most muted purple-toned mascara I’ve come across, if I had to describe it in a few words. I wore this with the abovementioned liner for a matchy look, although it resembled more of a deep brown/charcoal black from certain angles.
Would I try this again?: My lashes are stick straight and hate to hold a curl, which (sadly) the ControlledChaos MascaraInk didn’t do enough to help in that aspect. But if you’re looking for a volumising mascara that doesn’t flake or smudge, this is your new go-to.
Colour-wise, if you peer closely enough at my eyes, you might be able to glean streaks of violet on my lashes. 04 Emerald Energy fared better in offering a more obvious hint of colour.
Tip: Wipe off excess product from the mascara wand before application—this packs a punch in delivering a lot of formula, and it might look clumpy if you don’t angle the wand right. Use the curved side to separate lashes and build additional volume.
Trend #3: One complexion palette for my entire face

I used: Benefit Cosmetics The Cheekleaders Cheek Palette
My take: Bronzer isn’t always on my list of makeup must-dos before I leave the house. I typically rely on a good cream/powder highlighter and blush for a natural glow, but I was keen to try out this all-in-one palette. It has five shades you need to highlight, contour and bronze, plus it comes with a full-sized brush for on-the-go touch ups.
I’m a few shades too fair for the bronzers, so my trick to working them was to use it as neutral eyeshadow bases. It glides on super smoothly—you can even use this with your fingers because the buttery-rich formula blends out amazingly well. I blended both the Coralista and Gold Rush blush hues on the apples of my cheeks and a swip of the new Cookie highlighter on my cheekbones. Sharp facial angles to blind people from afar—check.
Would I try this again?: The Cheekleaders Cheek Palette is pretty much my mainstay in my makeup bag now. I love how each product translates on my skin (given its propensity for eczema) and also have I mentioned how lovely they smell? A few compliments on my complexion came my way when I wore this out one fine day, so I have no choice but to keep it now.
Tip: The Hoola Caramel works brilliantly as a contour shade for the sides of the nose and beneath the jawline.

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#BossGirl: Interview with Watch Over Me app co-founder Chin Xin-Ci
Tech-nically a superhero

12.04.2016
By Rachel Au

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Sometimes all it takes is an inciting incident to be inspired to create something. For Chin Xin-Ci, an incident caused her to be worried for her personal safety which led to her pondering further about the general state of safety in our country—or everywhere else, for that matter—and thus, Watch Over Me was born.

It’s an app and it is just as its name suggests. Users register themselves, add specific places so it knows when you’re in a safe area and add contacts so it knows who to call in emergencies. When you’re leaving for somewhere and you need some “watching over”, turn on Watch Over Me for an allocated amount of time. If you don’t “check in” within a certain time period, your emergency contacts will be contacted and the camera, as well as voice recorder, will be activated automatically. It also has a GPS tracking system to allow others to see your location.

In times like these, Watch Over Me is an amazing app to have on the phone especially because it’s pretty much set up, easy to use and doesn’t literally require a panic button in times of… panic. And it’s made locally. In a span of four to five months after the near abduction, Xin-Ci started working on the app with an app developer. That was in 2012/2013 and now she’s working on another safety app, Walky. It won’t be available in Malaysia but it’s another interesting system that compiles crime data to determine which paths are the safest to walk. As it’s easier to access information in the States, that’s where Walky will be for the moment. We find out more about her field of work in this week’s #BuroBossGirl episode where we took her out for a drive in the BuroBMW (more specifically the BMW 528i M Sport) thanks to BMW Malaysia.

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5 Other Stephen King adaptations to look out for
A horror fest

15.09.2017
By Gwen Ong

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There is no shortage to the kind of storytelling that only Stephen King can conjure up. The author is a brilliant author with a treasure chest full of wicked plotlines and sinister characters. The latest remake of It is currently enjoying box office success and this is just the beginning of a thrilling ride. With a career spanning four decades and counting, Stephen King is the master of horror and you can bet there are more of his books heading to the production realm to haunt our waking dreams.

Castle Rock
This is perhaps one of the most engaging premises of a TV series. Set in a fictional town called Castle Rock, the story interweaves some of Stephen King’s most iconic characters and settings from various novels into one. J.J. Abrams will produce the TV series and the cast includes Bill Skarsgård, who currently can be seen as Pennywise in It. Wait for the series’ debut this 2018.

Gerald’s Game
The story is set around a married couple – Gerald and Jessie – who goes on a retreat in a secluded cabin for a little rest and romance. But things go awry when the husband dies during their rendezvous and the wife is left chained to the bed. Stuck in an empty house in the middle of nowhere, she starts losing her mind. Or could there be something more sinister at play? Watch it on Netflix this 2018.

1922
Another Netflix adaptation that is getting a lot of praise from the author himself. Based on his novel Full Dark, No Stars, the story follows a farmer, Wilfred James, who murders his unhappy wife with the help of his son. But soon after her death, Wilfred is convinced that his wife’s spirit is haunting him.

Suffer the Little Children
This supernatural thriller was first published as a short story in 1972. It revolves around a schoolteacher and her group of unusual students. The teacher is cautious of these children whom she suspects may be responsible for some mysterious deaths. No word yet on the release date but production is confirmed with director Sean Carter at the helm.

Doctor Sleep
This is the highly anticipated sequel to the untouchable classic, The Shining. The story follows an adult Danny Torrance who has been traumatised by the events at the Overlook Hotel. The ghosts of the past are still after him and his psychic ability. Oscar-winning screenwriter, Akiva Goldsman, is set to write the screenplay.

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#BuroArtBeat: A spectacular evening celebrating virtual reality art in Malaysia
Art attack!

25.02.2017
By Gwen Ong

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On 23 February 2017, Buro 24/7 Malaysia hosted the first ever virtual reality art exhibition in Malaysia at Wei-Ling Contemporary, The Gardens Mall KL. In partnership with Corum and Google Malaysia, the exclusive project featured the Tilt Brush by Google, which gave us an insight into the endless possibilities of an immersive art world where creative expression knows no limits. The #BuroArtBeat event was an opportunity to bridge the gap between art and technology as well as to showcase the talent in the local industry.
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The evening kicked off with a charity auction of 11 Bubble glasses that were created by local artists in honour of Corum’s Bubble collection. In following Corum’s lead in which the luxe Swiss watch brand have been collaborating with notable artists on the Bubble collection since its introduction in 2000, it was only befitting that we gather our local talents for a good cause as well. The auction was a raucous affair as the art collectors tried to outbid each other in support of the SPCA. A whopping RM156,500 was raised for the welfare of the animals.
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Fresh from the high-spirited affair, guests took the opportunity to view the [email protected] artworks on display and visited the dedicated area featuring Corum timepieces. Our emcee of the evening, Bernie Chan then welcomed guests to the cocktail party with a short speech by Editor-in-chief, Cai Mei and CEO of Corum, Davide Traxler. As guests enjoyed delicious canapés from Dish by Ili and refreshing drinks from Moet & Chandon, Ning Baizura serenaded the crowd with her soulful voice.
Over 300 guests joined us to witness virtual reality art in action as two local artists, Wong Chee Meng and Ruzzeki Harris took to the stage for an art performance with the Tilt Brush by Google. Guests also had the chance to don the headset and paint with the Tilt Brush by Google in a 3D canvas. As a token of appreciation, florist Happy Bunch provided beautiful bouquets of flowers to our three artists of the evening – Ning Baizura, Wong Chee Meng and Ruzzeki Harris. A lucky draw was also held where one winner walked away with a RM7,950 Corum clock.
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The #BuroArtBeat event was a highlight of the art scene as we celebrated the creative talents and the sophisticated technology of today. Buro 24/7 Malaysia would like to extend our gratitude to Corum, Google Malaysia and Wei-Ling Contemporary for making the VR art exhibition and charity auction a success. Our appreciation also goes out to Dior Beauty, Dish by Ili, Moet & Chandon and Happy Bunch.

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Covid-19: Everything you need to stay ahead while staying home

08.05.2020
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Tiffany & Co. sets hearts aflutter this Valentine’s Day
Romantic at heart

13.01.2016
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Before you rack up your brains to figure out what to buy your significant other this Valentine’s Day, Tiffany & Co. is already one step ahead in putting together a gift guide just in case you’re running out of a few good ideas. A few of our favourites include the stunning Paloma’s Sugar Stacks ring in 18k rose gold with pink sapphires and Tiffany Bow cuff in 18k rose gold with diamonds. For the special man in your life, gift him with a pair of cuff links in 18k gold or a Tiffany CT60® 3-Hand 40 mm watch in 18k rose gold.
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7 Things to do in KL this weekend during RMCO: 27 & 28 June 2020

24.06.2020
By Rachel Au

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

 1. Start your day with a wholesome breakfast set at Mosaic @ Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
The right breakfast can make or break your day so why not start the weekend on a right note with one of Mosaic’s five delicious offerings: The Mandarin, The Malaysian, The Chinese, The Indian and Breakfast Special. The last one is a favourite! Featuring avocado-egg Florentine toast with Norwegian smoked salmon; cherry tomato confit and superfood salad; croissant basket with homemade jam selection; acai smoothie; freshly brewed MO blend coffee; and freshly squeezed orange juice, the Breakfast Special is sure to win both your heart and stomach (the portions are extremely generous too!).

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In light of the COVID-19 situation, patrons are reassured of Mosaic’s safety practices which include: temperature screening and hand sanitisers; employees on duty wearing a face shield or mask; dining tables set to one and a half to two meters apart; digital menus; increased sanitation and disinfection of all surfaces within the restaurant; and more.

Mosaic opens daily. Breakfast is available from 7am to 10am and the new set menus are priced from RM88 onwards. For dining reservations, please contact +60 (3) 2330 8798 or email [email protected].

2. Beat the heat with Haagen-Dazs’s new fruity flavours

It’s always hot in Malaysia so indulging in ice cream is always a good idea. Haagen-Dazs has just unveiled its new summer specials featuring its classic ice cream made with 100 per cent real cream, milk from France and Belgium, cage-free eggs and sugar, and blended with real fruits! The flavours: Raspberry Stickbar, Cantaloupe Melon, Mango & Cream Ice Cream.
The pints are priced at RM32.50. The Mango & Cream Ice Cream and Raspberry Stickbar are available for a limited time only.

3. Invest in a new sports bra—the Under Armour Infinity Bra

“I like sports bras that come with a few of the following: adjustable straps, padding that doesn’t feel like stuffy cushions, and a back clasp so that I don’t have to wrestle my way in and out of it like a pretzel. The UA Infinity Bra checked all the boxes above—the figure-8 pattern, one-piece padding helped with keeping my sisters intact for most workouts (tested during a HIIT class and yoga), and it’s surprisingly lightweight and comfortable enough to be worn all day long, even when I’m working from home. It didn’t give me any chafing, although I find that the bra’s waistband tends to roll up while I’m attempting core exercises. Aside from that minor pickle, it’s secure and breathable—score if you’re looking for a versatile bra that delivers (even when you’re not working out).” — Loh Wei Yeen, Deputy Editor

4. Check out the new adidas Originals flagship store at Pavilion KL
Heads up! Pavilion KL is welcoming the largest adidas Originals storefront this June 30 with a space that spans over 4,413 square feet and a wide range of products that will include statement collections and collaboration pieces such as the Yeezy and Pharrell Williams series.
adidas Originals flagship store is located at Level 4, Lot 4.10.02, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit the official website or Facebook.

5. Make an appointment to do your nails

But first, read this interview with Sereen Eng of Posh Nail Spa to anticipate the procedures, SOPs and answers to any other FAQs you might have!

6. Stand a chance to win more than RM13,000 worth of beauty prizes

All you have to do is take this pop quiz here.

7. More fun things you can do during RMCO

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10 Best quotes from Iris Apfel to live by

25.05.2020
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Beauty
Here’s a non-invasive, anti-ageing facial for younger looking skin
Age is but a number

20.07.2017
By Cai Mei Khoo

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It’s undeniable that Korean beauty trends and rituals are an increasing influence in our skin care regimes. An editor once told me she has 10 steps in her beauty routine, both in the morning, and before she sleeps, and even kindly texted me a list of products to add to my current (measly) 4-step beauty regime, which, yes, includes a jelly-type serum.

Given my seemingly lack of care, a monthly facial is a must in order to keep my skin in tip-top condition. If there’s one thing I’m concerned about, it’s fine lines, and I’m more inclined to non-invasive treatments. Enter AsterSpring’s Total Anti-Ageing Therapy that incorporates LPG Endermologie. Endermologie, or the mechanical stimulation of cells, aims to reactivate cells to fight against wrinkles and sagging skin. The technology has also been scientifically proven to boost hyaluronic acid synthesis by 80%, and improve collagen production.

The treatment starts off like a regular facial, with the therapist cleansing and prepping the skin for exfoliation and extraction, which is then followed by use of the LPG Endermologie machine. The machine exerts micro-pulsations on the surface of the skin, which feels like a firm facial massage. A mask is then applied over the face, while the therapist proceeds with a relaxing shoulder massage. One key product used during the facial is the Power Oxygen Essence, which contains Thiotaine to help fuel and recharge skin cell energy and promote healthier looking skin.

Post-facial, my skin was well hydrated, looked brighter and seemed firmer. I was recommended some Dermalogica products to enhance my skin health, and boost my current skincare routine. Suffice to say, I left with skin dewy enough to rival the next K-pop star.

The AsterSpring Total Anti-Ageing Therapy lasts 70 minutes and is available at all AsterSpring outlets. The facial costs RM528 at AsterSpring standard outlets, and RM570 at AsterSpring Signature outlets. For more information, please click here.

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Happy 100th Birthday, Maybelline!

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Happy 100th Birthday, Maybelline!
10 iconic looks for #MyMaybelline100

11.06.2015
By Renyi Lim

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Taking trends from the catwalk to the sidewalk since Thomas L. Williams developed LASH-BROW-INE, a lash and brow beautifier, Maybelline New York has remained at the side (and in the pocketbooks) of confident, accomplished women who adore their revolutionary textures, science-forward formulas, and trendsetting, affordable makeup shades.
Professional makeup master Stevensunny paid tribute to the brand’s extensive range of colourful cosmetics during their celebratory birthday runway show in Malaysia by creating nine iconic looks that stretched from the 1920s to the contemporary noughties, as well as an exclusive Future ‘Glam Goddess’ look – all with the everyday Malaysian woman in mind.

We had trouble deciding which looks we liked best – could it have been the 1920s Fierce Flapper, with glittery eyes, precisely defined brows, and generous lashings of rouge, or the smokin’ hot Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe-inspired silver screen look? Then again, the zany 1980s Electric Raver with her daring eyeshadow shades and take-it-the-the-maximum blusher couldn’t have been more fun, while The Socialite brought the best elements of makeup together in one look for the 2000s, from the fire engine red lips of the ’50s to the ’70s-era smokey eye.

Having made the past 100 years that much more fun thanks to their vast and entirely wearable library of cosmetics, we can’t wait to see what Maybelline’s going to accomplish in the next century. We’ve got a feeling it’s going to be even more epic than the last one.

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News
Selangor opens Covid-19 vaccine registrations for employers to buy for staff

19.05.2021
By Natalie Khoo

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The Selangor state government has opened registrations for employers who wish to procure Covid-19 vaccines for their employees through the Selangkah app. The initiative is led by Selgate Corporation—a conglomerate in the healthcare industry covering healthcare, hospitals and clinics—under the Selgate Covid-19 Vaccination Programme.
State Health, Welfare, Women and Family Empowerment Committee chairman Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said in a statement on Tuesday that the registration process for employers is now open via Selangkah Vax.
In the same statement, she denied a viral WhatsApp message claiming that the state was rolling out 500,000 doses of China’s Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines for Selangorians.
“All official statements or announcements regarding the Covid-19 vaccine in Selangor state will only be released by YAB Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari (Selangor Minister) or YB Dr. Siti Mariah Mahmud (Chairman of Public Health, Unity & Family Development Committee) only,” she reiterated.
Which vaccine will be given?
During a separate press conference today, Dr Siti Mariah revealed that Selangor is in the final stage to procure one of the vaccines approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), which is Pfizer, Sinovac or AstraZeneca.
“The initial doses are 2.5 million doses but Selangor is willing to procure more. Details will be shared by the Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari soon,” she said, adding, “We plan to roll out this programme in June.”
Employers will have to procure the vaccine from the state at their own cost, without state subsidy. It is unclear how much the vaccines will cost per dosage yet (as of time of writing), but Dr Siti told BFM in an interview that it will be “reasonable.”

2. Dr Siti Mariah says the cost of the vaccine is considered reasonable, as the state’s aim is not to make profit.She also told BFM, that many employers are willing to pay for the vaccines, as they might face greater losses if their factories face closures from Covid-19 cases.
— BFM News (@NewsBFM) May 18, 2021

How to register?
Employers can now register their interest and their number of staff on the Selangkah Vax website or mobile application (available on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store), upon which they will receive an invoice from SelCare Clinic within 24 hours. A 50 per cent deposit is required to confirm the booking. Payment for the remaining 50 per cent must be made at least 14 days before the vaccination date. Each staff must input their personal information in Selangkah before vaccination.
Once the deposit has been processed, vaccination appointments will be set and informed via the app. For companies with more than 1,500 employees, the vaccinations will be done by a task force at the respective companies. For companies with less than 1,500 employees, they will be assigned a panel clinic for vaccinations.
After completing both doses, the staff can access their vaccine certificate via the Selangkah mobile app or website. Those vaccinated are advised to report any side effects following their vaccination through the app or website.
It also appears that registrations for individuals and families in Selangor will be open soon. Watch this space for updates.

What if an employee has already registered on MySejahtera?
Dr Siti Mariah said that state authorities will coordinate with MySejahtera to ensure that those receiving vaccines under their companies in Selangor will be taken out of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme wait list.
In any case, it’s recommended that you get whichever vaccine is available earliest to you, as long as you’re eligible for it. Bear in mind that mass vaccination is required to achieve herd immunity and effectively reduce the rate of Covid-19 infections and fatalities. Currently, Malaysia is still far from that given the delay in the supply of vaccines. Moreover, for those of us who aren’t part of Phase 1 or 2 of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, or lucky enough to have taken the AstraZeneca vaccine, it is likely that our MySejahtera apps have yet to update our eligibility for vaccination.
Those interested to find out more can reach out to SelCare:

Hotline: 1-800-22-6600

Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +6013 4460366

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Technology
8 Things you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S8
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30.03.2017
By Rachel Au

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1. The screen: Both the Galaxy S8 (5.8-inch) and Galaxy S8+ (6.2-inch) are built with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5—front and back—and feature a bezel-less design with Infinity Display which means a smooth, continuous surface with no button or harsh angles. The Home button is now invisible and embedded underneath the screen functions while the fingerprint scan and heart rate sensor have been incorporated on the back.

2. The camera: The Galaxy S8 is equipped with an 8-megapixel F1.7 Smart autofocus front camera and a 12-megapixel F1.7 Dual Pixel rear camera, guaranteeing great quality photos be it under low-light conditions or when zoomed in. With enhanced image processing, it will be able to take anti-blur photos.

3. Mobile security: The new Galaxy S8 is built on Samsung Knox, a defence-grade security platform and offers a fingerprint scanner, iris scanner and facial recognition to give uses a variety of secure biometric authentication methods to choose from.

4. The basic Galaxy features included: IP68 water and dust resistance, MicroSD support up to 256GB, always-on display, fast and wireless charging capabilities.

5. Bixby, Samsung’s version of a virtual assistant: Unlike other AIs, Bixby is meant to work like an assistant for your phone. It’s no search engine and instead aims to learn your smartphone habits and gradually adapt itself to cater to those actions. It can be operated via the new Bixby button or using its Voice function, and users will be able to crop a photo, apply a filter and more. In Camera mode, there’s a button that offers its augmented reality features.

6. Available colours: Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold.

7. Release date: 21 April 2017
*Pricing details will be revealed soon.
UPDATE: The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ will open for pre-orders in Malaysia from 11 – 13 April 2017.

8. The difference between Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S8 (the specs:

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Watches
Best watches at SIHH 2017: High horology’s glittering lights
Cream of the crop

25.01.2017
By Kenneth Tan

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Best Perpetual Calendars:
A. Lange & Söhne Tourbograph Perpetual ‘Pour le Merite’

Inside the 43mm case of the Tourbograph Perpetual ‘Pour le Merite’, one finds the Lange manufacture calibre L133.1. This manual-wound movement, which offers a split-seconds chronograph and tourbillon, also incoporates a perpetual calendar, the first time the latter complication appears on the visionary “Pour le Merite” collection. As with its predecessor, this 1,319-component timepiece features a fusee-and-chain transmission, with the latter comprising 636 components alone. Another new introduction is a black-polished sculpted tourbillon bridge, which perfectly matches the curves of the aperture; the process of polishing required the creation of special tools and intense weeks of labour to achieve. A limited edition of 50 pieces are available in platinum.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ceramic

Bursting on the scene this year is the darkly mysterious 41mm Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ceramic. Ceramic, being virtually unscratchable, impervious to wear and highly resistant to thermal shock, is the material of choice. This timepiece required over 600 hours of R&D to develop, and takes five times long to machine and assemble over a conventional stainless steel Royal Oak due to the nature of ceramic. Within its lunar phase aperture one finds a photo-realistic moon, against a clear night sky.

IWC Schaffhausen Da Vinci Perpetual Calender Chronograph

Paying tribute to its Da Vinci heritage, IWC Schaffhausen updates its case to recall its halcyon years of the 1980s, when its round-shaped case manifested the zeitgeist. Evocative riffs on the new round case include diamonds and snazzy moon phase animations. On its 43mm 18k red gold Da Vinci Perpetual Calender Chronograph, its 89630 calibre offers a chronograph for the hours, minutes and seconds. It also offers an accuracy on date telling up to 577.5 years, accounting for the leap years, with a divergence of just one day at the turn of each century (when the leap day is normally ommitted despite it being a leap year).
Vacheron Constantin Celestia Astronomical Complication 3600

From the hallowed halls of les cabinotiers—the bespoke department of Vacheron Constantin—comes the Celestia Astronomical Complication 3600. This 45mm timepiece marries astronomy and horology within a white gold case. Drawing from the maison’s own precedent-setting Reference 57260—the world’s most complciated timepiece—a single master watchmaker took five years to create this. The outcome, after the extended labours, are 23 astronomical complications governed by three distinct gear trains; civil, solar and sidereal. The complexity in construction results in an incredible precision on the tide levels, sunrise and sunset times, as well as solstices and equinoxes. Six barrels offer a glorious three weeks of power reserve in this space-optimised reference, with the world’s first transparent celestial chart as its crowning glory.

Best Luxury Sports Timepieces:
Parmigiani Bugatti Aerolithe Performance

Inspired by the enigma of the 1936 Bugatti Aerolithe—”the car which fell from the sky”—the consumate watchmaking genius of Michel Parmigiani debuted its Bugatti Aerolithe Performance. Composed of a laser-engraved titanium case, this piece also features lugs whuch recall the dorsal seam of its mythic automobile inspiration which was latterly recognised as the most advanced car of its time, but had seemingly disappeared before the Second World War. Its timepiece tribute draws additional motifs from last year’s Bugatti Chiron through a special tachymeter showing the automobile’s ability to hit speeds from 100km/h (2.4 seconds) up to 400km/h (33.5 seconds). A flyback chronograph movement with 50 hours of power reserve provides additional adrenaline on the writst for its owners.

Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph 1000

A new TimeWalker collection draws from the immense history of the venerable Minerva manufacture—now part of Montblanc’s watchmaking operations—and results in a powerful new range of luxury sports timepieces. The cream of the TimeWalker crop is the 46.4mm Chronograph 1000 with three patents. Its ability to measure a 1000th of a second is expressed through clever engineering on the MB M66.26 movement. A separate chronograph balance, beating at 360,000 semi-oscillations per hour, captures the fractions of a second and indicates it on the aperture below the 12 o’clock. Limited to 18 pieces in satinated black DLC titanium.

Richard Mille RM50-03/01

A scientific stunner, the RM50-03/01 rewrites the record books as the world’s lightest chronograph, weighing only 40 grammes (with strap included), and blessed with a ludicrous resistance of 5000Gs. The secret of this is graphene, a material which was researched and discovered in 2004; hundreds of times stronger than steel and unfathomably light despite its atomic-scaled thickness. This timepiece, limited to 75 pieces, is inspired by the McLaren Formula One car layout, and may be traced to 1966 when a young Richard Mille attended the Monaco Grand Prix with his father to witness the debut of the McLaren racing team.

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli – Double Flying Tourbillon

Here’s your chance to own a piece of the winning tyres from Monaco’s Formula One Grand Prix. Roger Dubuis, through its new partnership with Pirelli—the sole supplier of tyres to the Formula One—serves up the scintillating Excalibur Spider Pirelli – Double Flying Tourbillon, a world premiere courtesy of its new partnership. Enriched with wet blue accents to recall a specific Pirelli tyre, this timepiece is limited to eight pieces, each of which is priced at CHF280,000, and includes a special two-day VIP programme organised by Pirelli.

Best Breakthrough Pieces:
Baume & Mercier Clifton Club

For the gentlemen who require their refined sports timepieces, the 42mm Clifton Club offers elegance and sporting prowess in a single package. Its self-winding movement offers 48 hours of power reserve and a 550Gs shock resistance with case options in 316L stainless steel or a sand-blasted amorphous diamond-like carbon (ADLC)-treated case. The maison’s artisanal hallmarks are evident at a glance through polished and satin finishes, horn-to-horn beveling, as well as anti-glare sapphire, riveted indexes and superluminova, all within a 10.3mm-thick case which easily slips beneath a dress shirt cuff.
Panerai Lab-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech 3 Days

Breaking all conventions, Panerai’s staggering breakthrough, the Lab-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech 3 Days, is a timepiece which carries a 50 year warranty. The secret to its redoubtable longevity lies in its calibre P.3001/C, a carbon-based construction comprising silicon escapement, dry lubricated barrels, self-lubricating DLC plates and bridges as well as carbon nanotubes on its dial, offering the deepest possible black for perfect legibility. Each of the 50 pieces in this limited edition is hosued in a 49mm hypoallergenic, and corrossion-resistant carbotech case, priced at an indicative EUR50,000.
Ulysse Nardin Marine Regatta Artemis Racing

In the most intelligent proposal of a regatta watch thus far, the Marine Regatta Artemis Racing (CHF29,800 with a champleve dial) features a patented reversor mechanism enabling the hands on the timepiece to turn in both clockwise and counter-clockwise manner. This makes the timepiece the perfect accessory for avid yachtsmen the world over, with a simple push on the moulded rubber pushers triggering the countdown for competitors to manoeuvre their vessels to the starting line and, subsequently, offering the measurement of the racing times. Limited to 35 pieces.

Van Cleef & Arpels Automate Fee Ondine Extraordinary Object
Known for dreamy insouciance and a cavalier attitude to time’s rigours, Van Cleef & Arpels infuses its class-defining poetic complication into the breathtaking Automate Fee Ondine Extraordinary Object. Hailed by master automata-maker Francois Junod as “the most difficult project” in his career, this unique piece tell time with a mystery-set ladybug, while a key enables you to wind up the fantasy animation of an undulating lotus leaf, with the fairy figurine coming to life in tandem with a diamond-laced butterfly emerging from the flower.

Best Mechanical Art:
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon

The 45mm Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon is the first instance of this maison’s fine watchmaking division combining a grand complication with its iconic mysterieuse complication. The challenge on this, according to Carole Kasapi, its head of movement creation, was to essentially combine a minute repater function with the double tourbillon, while keeping the case slim at a mere 11.15mm in height. Its eventual success is illustrated through the duelling symphony of two tourbillons rotating at one and five-minute intervals, granting greater timekeeping accuracy. It is limited to 50 pieces in titanium only, certified with the Geneva Hallmark and has an indicative pre-tax price of EUR420,000.

Girard-Perregaux Tri-Axial Planetarium

Inside of its 48mm pink gold case, the full richness of the Tri-Axial Planetarium comes to life. On a dial of guilloche, one can full appreciate the 13mm miniature globe which is hand-painted using cartography from 1791, the year of Girard-Perregaux’s founding. This globe indicates the day on the front and night on the reverse. An attendant micro-painted lunar disc is also based on 17th-century impressions of the moon. The spirited Tri-Axial Tourbillon, first developed by the brand in 2014, returns in this 2017 proposal, providing its balletic enigma to an utterly dream-like timepiece.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Artistica Mystérieuse Men

Mechanical art is given a new name with this year’s Hybris Artistica Mystérieuse Men. The 441-component piece offers 360-degree visual sensations, using an architectural approach on dial, movement, lugs and case. Augmented by a stylised Gothic intepretation, time on this 42mm pink gold case becomes almost secondary, with the reworked tourbillon displaying the minutes and the hours denoted by a sole gold triangle indication. A mother-of-pearl lattice embelishes the glinting blue aventurine dial, offering a sense of depth and detail.

Piaget Altiplano Tourbillon High Jewellery

To commemorate 60 years of its Altiplano, Piaget debuts the richly beautiful 41mm Altiplano Tourbillon High Jewellery. In this piece, the watchmaker combines its savoir-faire in ultra-thin and high jewellery through a rendition of its greatest hits starting with the 4.6mm-thick mechanical manual-winding 670P movement, with the flying tourbillon’s titanium carrige weighing only 0.2 grammes. Its dial embodies the virtuosity of artisans with a guilloche pattern on gold layered with transparent enamel. Around it, five carats of diamonds illuminate the invisible infinity motif of dial and tourbillon carriage. Priced at an indicative CHF180,000 excluding taxes.

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All the standout beauty moments from Fashion Month SS22

06.10.2021
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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Braids, bare skin, brushed brows, and messy buns; everyday beauty staples that you’re probably tired of at this point. Fortunately, Fashion Month is here to offer a little excitement to your routine, elevating your beauty staples with a vibrant array of subversive hair and makeup inspiration.
In the first physical runway since the beginning of the pandemic, designers are going all out from head to toe—from Collina Strada’s neo-scene queen aesthetic to Batsheva’s avant-garde ’50s housewife and Burberry’s prosthetic ears, here are the biggest highlights from Fashion Month:

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Makeup highlights: Bleached brows, no-makeup makeup, ear makeupHair highlights: Racoon tails, messy buns, bright dye jobs, hime haircuts

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Makeup highlights: Pointed wingsHair highlights: Sculptural braids

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Halloween 2019: Best celebrity beauty looks — from wacky to downright creepy

31.10.2019
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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Happy Halloween! The best day of the year has arrived and our favourite celebrities are celebrating in the best way possible: by gracing us with their incredible looks on Instagram. From A-list homages to Queen B, Cher and Anna Wintour, to the most glam approach to Death we’ve ever seen, these celebs crushed it this year.
So, if you want to see Nina Dobrev in full Billie Eilish getup from two-toned wig to waterworks, read on!
Gigi Hadid as The Mask

Ciara as Beyoncé

Bella Hadid as Fred Flintstone

Cindy Crawford as a ’70s diva

Demi Lovato as Marie Antoinette

Halsey as Marilyn Manson and Cher

Jhene Aiko as Ash from Pokémon

Tracee Ellis Ross as Princess Jasmine from Aladdin

Jasmine Sanders as Gangsta’ Marilyn

Nina Dobrev as Billie Eilish

Kiernan Shipka as a devil

Liza Koshy as Anna Wintour

Nikkie de Jager as Death

James Charles as a woman

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Culture
Pop Culture Catch-Up: Halsey, Ariana Grande and others joined the #BLM protests, a K-pop star was harassed for her “offensive” stage name and more

05.06.2020
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:
Halsey, Yungblud, John Boyega and other celebs spotted on the streets in #BlackLivesMatter protests
When celebrities use their huge platforms to donate and speak out about social injustice, it’s always a welcomed action—but even more so when they too take to the streets as seen in the recent George Floyd protests. While protesting, Halsey and Yungblud were pepper sprayed and shot with rubber bullets by cops but that didn’t stop the Be Kind artist to practise what she preached and continued to help others by providing medical aid.

John Boyega is also another up-and-coming star who is currently very active on social media about racial injustice and police brutality. In London, he was seen leading the protests with an emotional speech to the crowd, despite the possible backlash he might receive from Hollywood.

Other celebrities who took part in similar protests include Cole Sprouse (who revealed he was arrested and incarcerated for 14 hours during the protests), Ariana Grande, Zoe Kravitz, Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas; as well as Keke Palmer who convinced the National Guard on the scene to kneel with protesters.

Lea Michele exposed for making Glee cast mate’s life a “living hell” during the show
The recent social unrest across America has also brought out deeply repressed emotions and behaviour that people are now more confident to reveal. Such was the case when Glee season 6 star, Samantha Ware exposed Lea Michele for her racist actions that have gone on for too long.

Ware felt the need to speak out after seeing Michele’s tweet about the killing of George Floyd. In her tweet, she revealed that Michele exhibited racist micro-aggressions to her, even going as far as to threaten that she would “sh*t in her wig”—and this is not just a one-off incident. Since then, other Glee stars have come out in support of Ware with shocking stories of their own.
The tweet was followed by other instances of Michele’s racism from Dabier, RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Willam Belli (who was a special guest star on the show) as well as a revealing sipping-tea GIF from Amber Riley (who played Mercedes):

‘Nuff said
Lea Michele posted an apology on her Instagram on June 4 though most comments still state that her tone was dismissive and felt she was apologising for being “perceived” as racist, but not actually so.

Uh oh, Carole Baskin just won over Joe Exotic’s zoo

In a shocking twist that no one saw coming, Carole Baskin has taken control over Joe Exotic’s zoo. If you remember the absolutely crazy documentary, Tiger King, that aired on Netflix depicting the rivalry between the two cat owners, this news is huge. From the documentary, it was revealed that Carole Baskin was suing Joe Exotic for trademark copyright claims and ended up winning the lawsuit for $1 million.
As we know, Joe Exotic is currently in jail and he put his zoo under the name of his then-business partner, Jeff Lowe. The judge considered this a fraudulent action and due to Joe Exotic’s incapability to pay Baskin the $1 million that he owed, the court has now granted Big Cat Rescue Corp ownership over the zoo. However, Lowe will still be able to keep the animals as Baskin is only taking over the 16-acres of land. In a chilling statement to TMZ, Lowe said,
“We have long anticipated that the judge would eventually undo the 2016 land transfer…Considering [Carole] spent approximately $2.5M chasing her $1M judgment, we congratulate her on her new acquisition of 16 acres in rural Oklahoma. The possibility of human remains being buried on this land should make her feel right at home.”
Yikes, we are truly speechless at the shade.
Twice gives us More and More in their latest bohemian-themed comeback
National sweethearts, Twice are back with a brand new EP, More & More which that contains seven exciting songs fit for the summer. In the music video, the nine members don vibrant tribal and Aztec-inspired clothes, looking like they’re ready for a Coachella concert.

In their new title track, Twice seem to be experimenting with new sounds as they foray into the tropical house-dubstep tinged beat drop, a more mature vibe compared to their previously known cute aesthetic. We have a feeling this will be yet another popular dance for k-pop dancers to learn, if the hard-hitting dance break wasn’t evident enough. Stream their latest EP here.
And liftoff! Did you catch Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch?
The tech-mogul has done it again—just this Wednesday, the monumental SpaceX launch was successful in deploying its first-ever satellite with a deployable sun visor. The visors are designed to solve the issue of solar light reflecting from the spacecraft and impeding space observation from Earth.

So far, SpaceX has conducted eight successful launches with the most recent one deploying 60-internet beaming satellites, bringing SpaceX’s constellation to approximately 500 in the orbit. The aim of SpaceX is to provide internet access all over America, including rural areas for prices previously only available to urban customers.
K-pop star lashes out in anger over Malaysian netizens making fun of her stage name

South Korean dancer and artist, Babi is from the girl group Fly With Me. When Malaysians discovered that there was a K-pop star with such a name, Babi’s Instagram comments were flooded with hateful messages asking her to change her “offensive” name and even calling her the “most beautiful pig in the world”.
After weeks of harassment, Babi posted on Instagram on June 3 angrily expressing that she no longer wants to know about Malaysia and its language due to the rude behaviour shown by commentators.

Babi, whose real name is So-Young, has since deleted the post but it was a good enough wake-up call to Malaysian netizens who once again flooded her latest posts but this time, with heartfelt apologies.

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Ex-Colette team introduces new Parisian concept store, Nous
Colette 2.0?

10.01.2018
By Joan Kong

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Colette fans, rejoice! The fashion world has been in mourning since the surprising demise of the concept store, but when one door closes, another opens—literally. A few of its former senior employees such as Marvin Dein (the head of sneaker department) and Sébastian Chapelle (the former head of tech and watches) have kickstarted a new concept store called “Nous”, which translates to “We” in French, and it has been opened since January 8. According to WWD, the new boutique is “financed by an anonymous European backer”, who is rumoured to be a loyal Colette customer. Located on Rue Cambon, although the menswear-oriented store will mainly be focusing on high-tech and streetwear, many pieces will fall under the unisex bracket, so ladies, fret not.

While Nous has been referred as Colette 2.0 by many, Marvin Dein insisted that “This is not Colette 2.0. It’s simply two people who worked there through to the end, because we were happy there, who learned a lot on the job, and who met a lot of people, brands and salespeople who trust us to continue the story that we shared in a new boutique”.

The 150-square-meter Nous store is located at 48 Rue Cambon, 75001 Paris.

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This Instagram account wants your #WFH OOTDs

28.03.2020
By Stephanie Boey

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Working from home OOTDs—we’ve seen how the celebrities do it, from stars of the likes of Timothée Chalamet and Rosalía to model citizens (that stay at home), Kaia Gerber and Cara Delevingne. The fashion crowd, Olivia Palermo, Vanessa Hong and Aimee Song, also took the #WFH situation to showcase their best looks as they clock into their home office.
Ah, to lead the life of a celebrity! But what about us normal, non-famous folk? Surely, we can do the same. If you’ve been keeping your spirits up with fabulous outfits on the daily, here’s an Instagram account you should follow.
Working From Home Fits is a humorous take on the effects of the movement control order, and quarantine steps the globe is taking to stop the spread of COVID-19. The fashion account has been gaining popularity and significant traction since its first posting on 13 March (a meme of Diane Keaton in Something’s Got To Give). In just a few weeks, the account has managed to get 14.7k followers, and welcomes your OOTDs via DM to be shared on their page.
From snug and comfy fits, outlandish and the OTT, down to the practical survivalists. See if you can guess which of the following OOTDs depicts a fashion student’s work, using old towels and bedsheets while all the fabric stores in Poland are closed.
Here are the best looks we’ve seen so far:

Think your OOTD makes the cut? Slide into @wfhfits’ DMs.

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