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Buro 24/7 Exclusive: Aimee Song on travelling with Jimmy Choo
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16.12.2016
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When you have seven of the world’s most stylish influencers on a trip together in beautiful India, one can expect a plethora of breathtaking photos; from killer OOTDs to decadent destination snaps. Team the aforementioned with Jimmy Choo and we have the ultimate chic travel squad.
To bring the opulent personality of the Cruise 2017 collection, Jimmy Choo invited Aimee Song, Gala Gonzalez, Leila Yavari, Evangelie Smyrniotaki, Carmen Hamilton and Courtney Trop to Rajasthan for an exclusive photoshoot. From stunning historical locations in Jaipur and Agra including the Taj Mahal, the City Palace, the Abhaneri Step Well and colourful charm of the streets, the northern Indian state provided the perfect canvas for the collection. The shoot narrates two sides of the Cruise 2017 story: elegant Evening for the holiday party season and bohemian Getaway for winter sun adventures. Renowned photographer, Candice Lake captured each influencer in self-styled looks, reflecting their individual aesthetic.
We caught up with Aimee Song as she talks about her style, her favourite Jimmy Choo’s and the Instagram-worthy Rajasthan trip that is giving us serious holiday envy.
Share with us the Rajasthan experience with Jimmy Choo. What was your favourite part of the trip?
The Rajasthan trip was amazing because the colours of the cities were so beautiful. My favorite part was experiencing all of the culture. I got to have custom-made clothing from the materials they use for saris—they’re my new favorite pieces. I ate curry every day, which was great because I love Indian food. The brand just treated us so well and you could tell that they wanted us to have the best experience.
You’ve visited numerous destinations in India. Which was your favourite location, and what is your favourite Instagram shot of Rajasthan?
I absolutely loved Jaipur. They painted the entire city pink! My favorite shots are the ones at the Amber Fort and from inside the blue room at the City Palace . The whole experience there was amazing.

A photo posted by Aimee Song (@songofstyle) on Nov 9, 2016 at 7:44am PST

You styled yourself for the photoshoot. How did the looks from the shoot reflect your aesthetic?
For the first look, I love bright colors and feminine dresses. When I first saw the dress, I instantly knew I wanted to wear it in India. The shoes were perfect with the embellished clip-ons. For the night look, I’m super into off the shoulder and sparkly pieces, so that was perfect.
Which was your favourite look and accessory from the Jimmy Choo Cruise 2017 collection?
I love both outfits! My favourite accessory is the ‘Lash’ sunglasses from the first look. Statement sunglasses are a must-have accessory for me.
The evening looks from the photoshoot seem perfect for the holiday party season. Which shoe would you pick for a fun night out?
For a simple party, if I’m not dancing, it would be the ones I wore, or the ones you can change out the clip-ons. If I’m to dance all night long, it will definitely be the gold Mary Janes.
{insert gallery tpl=”slide-freesize.tpl” id=”Aimee Song x Jimmy Choo” rid=”4669″ order=”a_tstamp”} What do you like most about Jimmy Choo? What is it about the brand that appeals to many?
I think that almost any girl can be a Jimmy Choo girl. I like the idea of the woman they’re promoting: smart, strong, sexy, and playful.
What outfits and shoes would you normally be found wearing?
On a daily basis, I’ll wear my Jimmy Choo gold Mary Janes because they go with everything; frayed hem denim with a t-shirt or button down. I’m also obsessed with an Alice & Olivia x Basquiat collaboration jacket that I’ve been wearing every day.
Let’s talk about your style. Who is your go-to style inspiration?
Before it was always a certain celebrity, but now I’m really inspired by the way real women dress—not just ones in magazines.
Your book, Capture Your Style is a New York Times Bestseller. Why did you decide to come up with a book? What was the inspiration behind it?
I thought about writing a book, but I wanted to do something more meaningful than just talking about fashion. I wanted to help people in some way. I get asked about Instagram every day, whether it’s about how to grow a following or start a business, so I decided to write about that.
You have over 4.1 million followers on Instagram. What do you love most about being an influencer?
What I love about being an influencer is getting to connect with so many different people all over the world and being able to make a difference, whether it’s something small like helping them with how to dress, or inspiring them to follow their dreams.
Name some funny facts about yourself.
I eat 3 or 4 avocados a day. I’m so obsessed that I even pack them on my travels.

If you could only wear one type of shoe for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Definitely a pair of slip-ons!

Heels or flats? Why?
Flats because they’re comfortable and can also be dressy.

A photo posted by Aimee Song (@songofstyle) on Nov 5, 2016 at 8:46am PDT

What’s next on your shoe wishlist?
There is a pair of velvet Jimmy Choo heels that I want.

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Review: All you need is the Dyson Airwrap multi-styler (even with short hair)
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27.04.2022
By Rachel Au

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You might think that the Dyson Airwrap is only used to create beautiful curls and natural-looking waves. “That’s the only reason I would buy it, right?” Or so I used to think, but how very wrong I was. Dyson’s new Airwrap multi-styler is my first hands-on experience with the styling tool. I’ve learnt new tricks with the Supersonic hairdryer and its attachments from Jennie of Blackpink’s hairstylist. I’ve relied on the cordless Dyson Corrale hair straightener many times for both sleek hair and beachy waves. And now, if you ask me which is the one Dyson hair care product that is truly worth it—if I can only pick one—it would be this new Dyson Airwrap multi-styler. Let me break down the reasons and my review below.
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1. Use it to blow-dry your hair, and more

The previous Airwrap could also dry your hair from wet to damp, optimally preparing it for styling. The new Airwrap multi-styler, however, does it even better with the new Coanda smoothing dryer. Reminiscent of the Flyaway attachment for the Supersonic hairdryer released last year, the Coanda smoothing dryer attachment blow-dries your hair; then, with a twist of the rotating tip, it hides and smooths flyaways in a single pass through your strands. The result: Sleek, straight hair with a salon-like finish and shine. This has been my favourite go-to hairstyle on days when I’m in a rush.

2. Style your hair with curls or waves without changing attachments

Previously, you would have to keep switching Airwrap barrels to switch directions. Now, each Airwrap barrel—available in 30mm and 40mm—can do both clockwise and anticlockwise curls with just a twist of the cool-touch tip at the top. I found it immensely intuitive to use and saved a lot of time. Thanks to the Coanda airflow, the barrel attracts the hair to self-wrap around it to create natural-looking curls or waves. Since I have short hair, though, I’ve just been using the 30mm and would alternate the airflow direction as I work from left to right. For another quick, fuss-free hairdo, I would tie a low bun, then use the Airwrap barrel to curl my curtain bangs to the side. Personally, the downside is that with my thick hair, the curls don’t last throughout the day unless I use a styling product, as per the tips shared by Blackpink’s Jennie’s hairstylist.

3. For that C-curl style

While the Coanda smoothing dryer does give me a sleek bob, the new firm and soft brush attachments provide more control for a straight hairstyle since you can brush through your hair with them. I like to give the ends a slight curl, so I’d turn the brush inwards as I brush the hair towards the ends. This works well enough for short hair. If you have thick and frizz-prone hair like me, the firm smoothing brush is your friend. For those with fine hair, the soft smoothing brush will be yours. However, the volumising brush does the trick best for an even more defined C-curl, especially if you have long hair.

4. Big tip: Use the ‘cool shot’ setting

In addition to using styling products, one vital tip the Dyson team tells me is to use the ‘cool shot’ setting for about five to ten seconds to set your hairstyle. Contrary to many people’s beliefs, high heat doesn’t necessarily ensure your hairstyle stays in place. It sets when the hair cools.

5. It prevents heat damage

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It’s great that the Dyson Airwrap multi-styler can create a range of hairstyles for any hair type or length, but I feel even better knowing that it prevents extreme heat damage while doing so. At the heart of the Airwrap multi-styler is the Dyson digital motor V9, a 13-blade impeller that spins at up to 110,000rpm. This generates that air pressure to create the Coanda effect—that powerful airflow that attracts the hair to the brush or barrel, allowing you to control it to curl, shape or hide flyaways without extreme heat.

I’m generally low-maintenance and a fan of any lazy-girl beauty routines, so the Dyson Airwrap used to look overwhelming to use with its varying attachments. But I’m glad that the new Airwrap multi-styler has completely changed my mind. It is everything in one, especially since the styling time has been reduced with the new re-engineered attachments—and its rotating cool tip, so you don’t have to keep changing barrels every 30 seconds. It’s been so life-changing (beauty routine-wise) that I found myself styling my hair every day, willingly. Now, if only it were cordless.
The Dyson Airwrap is available at RM2,699 in an array of colourways. You can also purchase the attachments separately, which are compatible with existing Airwrap machines. Visit Dyson Demo Stores and www.dyson.my to learn more or make your purchase.

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7 Things you can do this weekend: 12-14 March 2016
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09.03.2016
By Rachel Au

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

1. Chef Nobu comes to KL to host a one-night-only dinner, Mon
Yes, the Chef Nobuyaki “Nobu” Matsuhisa of the Nobu Restaurant Group will be in town to celebrate Nobu Kuala Lumpur‘s successful year. While he’s here, he will be hosting an exclusive Umami & Truffle dinner for 50 guests and for one night only on 14 March 2016. The dinner will feature a seven-course Omakase menu curated by Chef Nobu himself and includes a welcome cocktail, cocktail and Nobu sake at a special price of RM765++.
For inquiries or to make a reservation, please call 03 2164 5084 or WhatsApp 019 389 5085.

2. MATTA Fair KL 2016, 10am – 9pm, 11 – 13 March
The biggest travel fair in town is back and that means it’s time to start planning your next vacation(s) while saving a ton. Things can get quite overwhelming so it’s best to go with a list of places you have in mind first. Check out some of the safest places to visit if you’re planning to travel alone or our ultimate 2016 travel bucket list for ideas.
Admission fee is priced at RM4 per person and can be purchased at the entrance.

3. 8th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, 6am – 11pm, 11 – 13 March
The annual hot air balloon fair in Putrajaya is back and there are lots to do during the whole three-day affair. Besides watching the 20 balloons inflate, float up and stay up for show, there are also tethered balloon rides, cold inflation so you can explore inside the balloons as well as bazaars to shop from and stalls to whet your tastebuds.
For more information on all the activities and the schedule, visit their Facebook page.

4. Enhancing your inner athlete with yoga workshop, 2pm – 5pm, Sun
Organised by Organica Lifestyle, learn the basics of movement, your anatomy and how to work with any limitations of the body—such as leg weakness or tight shoulder muscles—from professional running coach and yoga teacher Olya through yoga. It’s suitable for everyone and all you need to do is go in your comfy yoga attire and bring your mats.
The workshop is priced at RM120 but you can get the early bird price at RM90 now. For more information or to register, visit their event page here.

5. Eat a smoothie bowl from one of these cafes
It’s the latest food trend and it’s super delicious yet healthy—now how often can we say that, right? If you haven’t tried it or you’re simply looking for new places to try smoothie bowls, we’ve got you covered as we’ve rounded up four places to get your fix.

6. Improve your skincare routine with Cate Blanchett’s beauty secrets
Now you can finally know the magic behind the actress’ flawless beauty as told by the woman herself. And it’s not just skincare; Cate even dishes her go-to makeup look for the red carpet and her tip is actually really simple.

7. Catch up on all your Paris Fashion Week news
Fashion Week AW16 is finally (almost) over-phew! If you’ve been missing out on the trends and the street style looks spotted at PFW, fret not because we’ve put together the only highlights worth knowing to help you stay on top of your fashion game.

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9 Important lessons on motherhood that I have learned from iconic movie mums

15.05.2020
By Marissa Chin

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Mother figures have long since been a favourite for Hollywood writers and movie buffs alike—from their tenacity, unwavering love and sheer iron will, they make for fascinating characters to explore for introspective reflection. But it’s not always paradise in the motherland. On the flip side of the coin, they can also be a source of depreciating self-worth and “why-can’t-you-ever-understand-me” rants.
In light of Mother’s Day, I will be looking back on the most memorable silver screen mums and the lessons I’ve gleaned from them. After all, mums of all forms, whether it be animated or fictional, have much to teach us still.
Mamma Mia!

You had to see this coming so let’s start out with the obvious, shall we? There is so much to love about this feel-good 2008 musical (has it really been more than a decade?) filled with ABBA tunes and groovy moves. Yes, it may seem like the main plot of the film is to find out who Sophie Sheridan’s (Amanda Seyfried) real father is but the true essence at the heart of it all is about a mother and daughter’s unbreakable bond and love for each other.
Lesson #1: Your mother is your first and true best friend. Donna Sheridan has to be one of the best movie mums, ever (and no, it’s not because I’m constantly fangirling over Meryl Streep, although I can’t deny she plays a big role). There may be plenty of love stories in the film but the most touching and important one of all is the love story between Sophie and Donna, who are each other’s backbone. Donna understands her daughter like the back of her hand, in a finish-each-other’s-sentences kind of way. It’s also an important reminder to us that friends may come and go, but never your mum—she will be with you through it all, with laughs and inside jokes along the way.

Freaky Friday

This 2003 comedy explores the tumultuous relationship between mother and daughter through the classic body switcheroo trope—cause nothing says understanding each other like *literally* living in their shoes right? Thanks to a magic fortune cookie, the ever-so-different wannabe punk rocker Anne Coleman (Lindsay Lohan) and her uptight therapist mother Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) are forced to live each other’s lives while finding a way back to their rightful bodies with a few bumps here and there.
Lesson #2: Mothers and children can still learn so much from each other, no matter how old we get. When going through adolescence, it can really feel like no one understands you (ah, the teen angst) and your mum has this personal vendetta against you to suck the fun out of everything. Likewise, your mum probably doesn’t understand why you feel so strongly about certain things and writes it off as a phase or puberty. Through their body swap, Anne experiences the difficulties of adulting and mothering at the same time while Tess realises being a teenager in high school is not all that fun either. By the end of the movie, both mother and daughter learn how to treat each other with respect and better understanding.

 Juno

I absolutely adore this movie. This 2007 coming-of-age film deals with the heavy topic of motherhood and maternity in such a poignant way through the perspective of a high school teen—and not just because Ellen Page was so insanely good in bringing Juno to life. The film is well-loved by both pro-life and pro-choice enthusiasts alike which is an incredibly difficult feat for a movie of this nature to please both sides of the spectrum—after all, the touching script did win Best Original Screenplay at the 80th Academy Awards and the BAFTAs.
Lesson #3: Being a mother, in and of itself, is a difficult choice to make that should be appreciated more. Pregnancy can be extremely scary and difficult, especially when you’re not expecting it and are still growing up yourself. When Juno’s father tells her that he thought she would be a girl “who knew when to say when” after hearing the news, Juno replies, “I don’t really know what kind of girl I am.” This scene reminded me that behind Juno’s sharp tongue and infallible disposition, she is still a scared 16-year old in a situation beyond her maturity level. The decision to be in charge of a life is one that should not be taken lightly, as we most often do.

The Joy Luck Club

If there’s one film that hits close to home, it’s this absolute tear-jerker of a family drama film. There’s so much to learn from this 1993 movie—the effects of war, sexism, immigration, sacrifice and of course, the relationship between mother and daughter. The dichotomous clash of tradition-modernity, old-young and past-future collide more than ever.
Lesson #4: Mothers will do anything and everything to better the lives of their children. Throughout the film, the daughters of The Joy Luck Club mothers express the difficulties of being a first-generation immigrant in America—the cultural and generation divide have never seemed wider. Only when they sit down and really listen to the stories of their mothers, especially June who is trying to understand her deceased mother, do they realise the depth and struggle each of them went through to give their children a chance at a new life. This is a powerful film that elaborates on the extent a mother will go for her children, even at the expanse of her own life.

The Incredibles 1 and 2

The only animation movie mum on this list is none other than Mrs. Incredible, or Elastigirl. She’s the glue holding the family together (as most mums are). While she does a pretty good job most of the time, she also has her fair share of struggles while her husband is off battling the bad guys. When she has her chance at the baddies, she’s constantly worrying about her family at home—mothers really can’t catch a break.
Lesson #5: Mothers can be stretched thin too. Sorry not sorry for the pun but I just had to. Jokes aside, I think this rings true both literally and metaphorically. It’s no mistake that each Incredible’s power is in someway indicative of their personality—Mr Incredible’s need to be the macho hyper-masculine father figure, Violet’s shy disposition and Elastigirl’s role as the ever-so-malleable mother. The role of a mother and wife are tough even for a badas* superhero.

Terms of Endearment

A classic oldie but a goodie. Shirley MacLaine played one of the most iconic movie mums as Aurora Greenway, who has a turbulent relationship with her daughter, Emma. Despite their ups and downs, Aurora still cares deeply for her daughter and is right beside her when Emma needs her most. Even though the scene above has turned into a meme over the years, it’s still one of the most heartbreaking and realistic depictions of a mother watching her child helplessly in pain—plus, MacLaine’s Oscar for that performance says hi.
Lesson #6: Mothers will always be there for you, no matter how hard you push them away. Even when Emma marries a young college professor against her mother’s objections and moves away to have three children with him, Aurora never fails to pick up the phone whenever Emma needs emotional support. As a widow, Aurora finds newfound love in neighbour Garrett but never forgets her one true love, Emma. Most people remember this as a comedy but definitely keep those tissues near you, the devastating ending will get you every single time.

Room

In another riveting film, Brie Larson gives the award-winning performance of her career as a twenty-something woman simply named, Ma who lives with her five-year old son, Jack. In an unfortunate state of circumstance, it is revealed that Ma has actually been held captive for seven long years by her kidnapper, unbeknownst to Jack.
Lesson #7: Never underestimate the sheer resilience of mothers. Despite the bleak reality they are in, Ma always finds ways to keep Jack happy and content in their little world they have dubbed Room. With her perseverance and resilience, Ma was able to turn the claustrophobic 10-foot room with only a skylight for a window into a huge playground for her little boy—while absorbing all the pain for herself.

Lady Bird

This modern classic from the coming-of-age genre was a crowd and critic favourite when it came out in 2017. It chronicles the life of Christine, who calls herself Lady Bird, as she navigates through senior year of high school and is desperate to leave the mundanity of Sacramento for some place more cultured. Her relationship with her mother, Marion becomes increasingly strained when their ideals clash.
Lesson #8: It can be hard expre sing what you really feel to each other. In the film, the protagonist can come off as an ungrateful snob whose adolescent solipsism rears its ugly head—she complains about being cramped up at home despite her family not being financially blessed and rarely does any house chores. Likewise, Marion is constantly cutting off Lady Bird’s big dreams and worries so much about money that it stifles every conversation (it literally made Lady Bird jump out of a moving car just to escape it).
At the heart of it, Lady Bird just wants her mum to say that she can be extraordinary and believes in her. While it isn’t fair to say that Marion puts her daughter down intentionally, her actions seem to stem from the anger and insecurity of not being able to provide for her family, which further strain the relationship. In the end, both mother and daughter don’t express how much they love each other face to face (they do it through letters and an apologetic voicemail), but the overarching feeling of love and appreciation resonate loudly.

Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982

This South Korean movie was one of the most important movies to come out last year. Based on the bestselling novel of the same name, the film explores the everyday institutional misogyny and sexist microaggressions women in Korean society face. From being expected to slave away in the kitchen while family relatives play around during festive holidays to tasks such as vacuuming, taking out the trash and cleaning up, mothers are presumed to take up this duty without question. For Kim Ji Young, it all proves too much for her and leads to a depressive slide.
Lesson #9: Mothers should be treated with respect and not fall victim to systemic patriarchy. It’s a simple statement but so hard to implement. While this movie was a commercial success, it also sparked heavy criticism from anti-feminists who deemed the content controversial—indicative of how normalised such behaviour and sentiments came to be. It’s a definite eye-opener as I (and I’m sure most of us) have been guilty of treating our mums as an au pair of sorts unconsciously. I greatly appreciate this film for also exploring postpartum depression that is so common in mothers, even though mental health is still a taboo topic in South Korea. Mothers are not invincible, like we tend to think they are—they, too, can cry, feel hurt and fall into bouts of depression. We should do our best to protect them as much as they protect us.

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7 Things you can do this weekend: 18 & 19 August 2018

15.08.2018
By Rachel Au

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

1. Endangered Edition Collection Launch at Pestle & Mortar Clothing @ Bangsar, 7pm – 9.30pm, 16 August
There are an estimated 250 Malayan tigers left in the wild today. That’s a pretty low number and thus, Tiger Beer, WWF Malaysia, and Pestle Mortar Clothing have teamed up with four local artists — Sean Lean, Kenji Chai, Julian Oh, and Hugh Koh — to create a limited edition capsule collection to spread awareness as well as to support the cause. Only 260 pieces have been produced and 100% of the proceeds from the sale will go to WWF Malaysia in support of tiger conservation efforts. Fun fact: The collection uses Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) compliant organic cotton.
For more info, visit the event page.

2. MBL 6th Anniversary Charity Burger at all myBurgerLabs, 5pm – 10pm, 15 – 22 August
Can you believe it’s been six years since myBurgerLab came onto the scene and started a burger craze? To celebrate, they’ve teamed up with Nando’s to create the mBL Peri-Peri Burger (RM20). What’s better than its clucking good taste is that all proceeds from each of this burger (RM10) will go to the Dignity for Children Foundation.
For more info, visit the event page.

3. Seek & Keep Artisan Market at Bangsar Shopping Centre, 10am – 9pm, 17 – 19 August
What’s a weekend without an artisan market? BSC has gathered a lineup of creative local makers so you can shop, eat and drink in celebration of Malaysia’s upcoming 61st Merdeka Day. There’ll also be special performances and activities.
For more info, visit the event page.

4. Do You Muay Thai at Core Fight Gym X Studio @ Aman Suria, 9am – 11am, 18 August
Organised by GuavaPass KL and Puma Malaysia, this women-only class will take you through a series of basic striking techniques, pad work and body conditioning exercises.
RM30 per person (or one credit if you’re already on GuavaPass). For more info, visit the website.

5. Talk by YB Hannah Yeoh: Becoming Hannah at The Story Book @ Plaza Arkadia, 6pm – 7.30pm, 18 August
We’ve had a chat with the Deputy Minister for Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development before on life as a female politician in Malaysia but this time, you’ll be able to attend her talk where she’ll share about her book, children, education and more.
RM5 per entry. For more info, visit the website.

6. Launch of Kedai Taman Hati at Lorong Maarof, 11am – 6pm, 18 August
Looking to add a couple of leafy friends at home? The folks at Taman Hati will be happy to help and since it’s the launch of their store, you might even score a couple of good deals or take part in some fun activities.
For more info, visit the event page.

7. PR 2.0 Launch at Precise Rehab Bangsar, 10.30am – 6pm, 18 August
Sports clinic Precise Rehab is opening in Bangsar and to celebrate the launch, they’re putting together a couple of community workout classes. From HIIT by Priscilla Yee to Tank Top Tune Up by Rina Omar to Booty Class by Linora Low to Wake Up Pilates by Elaine Tan.
For more info, visit the website.

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NYFW AW18 street style: (Faux) fur jackets reign
Fur real

15.02.2018
By Joan Kong

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The cold New York winter sees a myriad of outerwear this season, and the It-coat of them all, are the snuggly fur jackets that are as stylish as they are cosy. With brands such as Gucci, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo announcing their no-fur policy, there’s no better way (and time) to hop on the fluffy bandwagon. For your next winter holiday, start small with fail-proof options; a lightweight jacket as seen in look 20 and 24 lets you play up your pieces underneath, or worn off the shoulder à la Camila Coelho. But our favourites, are the oversized red coats in look 4 and 15 that are all about making a statement—we love how they pop against blue separates. If you’re ready to take it to the next level, look 3 and 22’s yeti-like floor-length coats are the ones to try—they’ll make your stroll in the breeze that much more fashionable. Take some style cue from the 31 street style inspos below:

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What went down at Dior Homme’s first Hong Kong show
A stylish affair

25.04.2016
By Wei Yeen Loh

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You might have heard of last weekend’s shenanigans that was Dior Homme’s first live show in Hong Kong, featuring Kris Van Assche’s collection for winter 2016-17 in Shaw Studio where the backdrop evoked a raw, industrial vibe in line with the collection’s urban contemporary aesthetic. Among notable moments include VIP guests who graced the red carpet before the show—from Korean’s most popular star as of late, Song Joong Ki, Nick Cheung, Wu Chun and Jin Akanishi; Willy Vanderperre’s film projected in fragments across a few screens as part of the show’s setting; and the after-party featuring French electronic quartet Club Cheval lending their techno-house-R’n’B remixes as the dance playlist of the night.

Take a look at the best moments of Dior Homme Winter 2016/17 show in Hong Kong here:

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Join David Beckham in a livestream for Biotherm Homme’s #StoryOfMyLife campaign
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08.11.2016
By Wei Yeen Loh

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If you’ve read all about Biotherm Homme’s new game-changing miracle worker, Force Supreme Life Essence, you’d know that it is brand ambassador David Beckham’s go-to skin saviour. The product’s campaign sees Beckham sharing the “story of his life” through his tattoos in a film shot by  acclaimed director Johan Renck.

This time around, Biotherm Homme is launching the #StoryOfMyLife campaign with David Beckham in Shanghai—guests are invited to create and share their life and skincare stories in a private animation box after Beckham’s personal narrative on-stage. Alongside that, a Tattoo Bar will offer customised temporary tattoos done on guests and even their sneakers and iPhone cases. “We’re bringing the height of skincare tech together with digital-goes-real experience, to turn around the age-old concept that your life story is written on your face,” says Biotherm general manager David Fridlevski.

Catch the campaign launch virtually here via a livestream from Shanghai at 12pm Malaysian time to find out all about Biotherm Homme’s new Force Supreme Life Essence and David Beckham’s intriguing life stories.

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Recap: What you missed from our first BURO. Hangouts: Live session with Melinda Looi

09.04.2020
By Joan Kong

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ICYMI: After a successful BURO. Hangouts event hosted in collaboration with BURO Singapore, we’ve launched BURO. Hangouts: Live—a virtual event consisting of Instagram Live sessions on @buromalaysia that aims to educate, entertain, and empower for the whole month of April.
The guest of our first session? Melinda Looi, fashion designer and president of Malaysia Official Designers’ Association (MODA), who has been making waves for spearheading a PPE fundraising initiative in partnership with FashionValet and IMARET. The cash contributions are used to purchase more PPE materials, and our local designers have all joined forces and put their sewing skills to good use by making hospital gowns, and head and shoe covers for the medical frontliners who are tirelessly battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
You can donate directly to MODA Malaysia’s Maybank account, or via e-wallet. More details here.
Below, some highlights from our chat with Melinda:

Who are the designers who are currently onboard?
It’s a huge list (laughs). Basically MODA Malaysia members are all onboard. Celest Thoi is very involved—she’s reporting to me every day, telling me “I found this thing”, “I have that thing”, “I’ve got this done”, “I’ve found you a supplier”, “I’ve found donors”. I mean…she’s really full-on.
We have so many designers—Jimmy Lim, Fiziwoo, Brian Khoo, Justin Yap, Nurita Harith, Alia Bastamam, Khoon Hooi and more. Khoon Hooi was also one of the donors who purchased the PPE materials, and Joe Chia is currently helping him—I saw pictures, and I thanked him, too.
Today I have Neelofa saying that she wants to help us with the head covers, on top of Jovian Mandagie who’s currently working on it. (Dato’) Rizalman Ibrahim’s assistant also called saying that they want to help out. Not only those from Klang Valley—I have designers from Penang—Michael Ooi and Freddie who’s running a factory offering to help. It’s amazing—this is really remarkable.
Aside from the designers, understood that you guys have gotten help from home sewers. Tell us more about that.
When I posted this up on social media, people started tagging their friends and other people, and it’s all just through word of mouth. We have over 200 to 300 home sewers calling daily, asking [to help], and we are very thankful. Currently, a lot of materials are still not in, and since they need huge machines to cut in bulk, we’re still waiting for that, and for the materials to be cut so we can spread out the work. I also have factories calling me to ask if they can help us as well, which is great.
Can you tell us more about the PPE fabric? How many gowns can you make per roll, how long does it take to sew one gown, and more.
The PPE fabric that’s used in the operating theatres are all sterilized, non-woven, and SMS (Spunbound-Meltblown-Spunbound) material. For the frontliners, as long as it’s waterproof, non-woven, and of certain weight—around 40 to 55 GSM (grams per square meter), they’re ok.
Length-wise, different suppliers vary. When we received the first few orders they were all 2,000 meter per roll, but the width was very small—you can’t make much from it, so I’ve ordered the ones in 63 inches. I think we need about 2.2 meters to make a full gown, and the shoe and head covers use around less than one meter. If the width is big, we can adjust it accordingly to fully utilise the material. As for the fabrics that the hospital has in stock, some are very small in width, so we could only make arund 600 pieces.
It takes around 20 to 30 minutes to sew one gown depending on the machine you’re using. Because a lot of them are doing from home with a home sewing machine, it’ll take around 20 to 35 minutes for one, but if it’s an industrial machine, you can easily finish it in 15 to 20 minutes.
Is the fabric recyclable, and if not, are there recyclable alternatives?
Unfortunately, they’re not. They’re non-woven materials—they have a percentage of plastic in there, and they are waterproof. Recyclable materials are not waterproof, which is not safe for the frontliners. All the materials that are purchased have to go through the doctors—I send them pictures, videos, and actual samples to get tested to make sure they’re safe and the workers will be protected.
Will the funds be used to purchase other PPE such as latex gloves and masks as well?
We’re focusing mainly on the gowns and head and shoe covers, but if we have a supplier who come to us and say that we have this PPE item, the quality is up to standard, and if the price is good, we will also stock up. Every day each hospital uses up about 2,000 sets per day, and it’s not reusable—that’s the problem. We just have to keep going to make sure they have enough standby.
Raya is coming up. How are you planning to launch your collection in this given situation?
We already have our Raya collection online—if you go to our site and Facebook you can see it. Because of this lockdown, we have decided to delay the launch. I think people are not really looking at Raya at this point of time, but we are planning something for the next week or so. We were initially supposed to launch this week but we put it on hold because we wanted to see how we can make it better.
Last but not least, do you want to send a message to the healthcare frontliners out there?
I went to send some PPE to Hospital Sungai Buloh and Hospital Kuala Lumpur today, and I met the frontliners who are taking care of the children with COVID-19. They all came up to say thank you, and they were all so cheerful and happy. They are all keeping a very positive mood because they don’t want the patients to feel the tension and stress.
I salute them—they’re amazing as it’s not an easy talk. I also spoke to the doctors who are taking of the patients—from a distance (laughs)—and they said that it’s very tiring but they’re staying positive and they hope everything will be over soon. I want to say thank you to them, and I just want them to know that they’re not alone—we’re all here for them and praying for them.
Our next BURO. Hangouts: Live sessions will feature our Beauty team—Deputy Editor Wei Yeen and Editorial Assistant Red—who will go head-to-head in a live #BUROBeautyBattle at 8.30pm tonight, and doctor-comedian Dr. Jason Leong’s ‘Quaran-time Qs’ on Saturday.
Check out our next week’s schedule here.

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Food + Drink
How to make Iced Gem Biscuits with a twist for Christmas

21.12.2018
By Loh Yi Jun

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For the uninitiated, iced gem biscuits might seem wholly unremarkable. After all, they’re just made of a basic, cream cracker-esque biscuit base, with a dollop of hardened, artificially-coloured, saccharine icing sugar on top. But man, for us 90s kids, one bite and it’ll bring back a flood of childhood memories getting sugar rushes gorging ourselves silly on these snacks.
Back then, iced gem biscuits were most commonly sold in jars or plastic containers at the back of the counter in local tuck shops or convenience stores. Known as biskut ais jem in Malay or 花占饼干 in Chinese, they were my go-to snack at my local haunt—the Kett Star store opposite my primary school in SS19, Subang. It was always busy with Lick Hung students craving for a treat or two after school, with everyone clamouring over the best goodies, not least because the auntie who manned the till was always extra generous with the candies she handed out.

Nowadays, iced gem biscuits are nowhere near as pervasive, being replaced instead by the recent flood of imported snacks like Peppa Pig candies, Pocky sticks, and the admittedly addictive salted egg chips. Still, these newer inventions have not managed to totally stamp out the timeless iced gem biscuits.
Weirdly enough, while we might think of iced gem biscuits as a Malaysian or Singaporean invention, it’s actually a snack first created in England in the early 2000s. According to the Straits Time, the biscuit bottoms were first made by Huntley and Palmer in Reading, Britain in the 1850s. The iconic icing came later in the 1910s. Since then, thanks to colonialism, and later capitalism, this British snack infiltrated the Malaysian food scene and quickly established itself as a firm favourite among Malaysian kids.
Despite its English origins, there is one key difference between the iced gem biscuits found in the UK and those we have here in Malaysia. Instead of the airy, crunchy cracker base we know and love, most British recipes for iced gems call for a buttery biscuit base that is reminiscent more of British shortbread than a Hup Seng cream cracker.

Curious as to the taste of the buttery, biscuity version, the pastry fiend in me had to try it out. So try it out I did, and I have to say, I am pleasantly surprised! It combines the best part of an iced gem—the icing—with the rich, crumbly goodness of a shortbread biscuit. Sure, some might say it doesn’t quite have that original sense of nostalgia, but in terms of flavour, this builds on the iced gem biscuits we grew up with, turning it into something that us Malaysians, even now as adults, would eat and enjoy, and not just because of that bit of childhood nostalgia.
Also, since Christmas is nearly upon us, I thought it apt to make the icing in shades of red and green, combining the nostalgic Malaysian iced gem with the colours and comfort of Christmas! (Don’t worry, the colouring is all-natural; I made them from beetroot and pandan, which adds to their Malaysian-ness, in a sense!)
So make these iced gem biscuits for Christmas this year and relive your childhood sugar rushes!

Iced Gem Biscuits
Makes 40-50 biscuits
INGREDIENTS
Biscuit base

60g butter
30g caster sugar
1 egg yolk
100g all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Royal icing (I made them in three different colours but you can do more if you like!)

1 beetroot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3-5 pandan leaves
2 egg whites
450g icing sugar

DIRECTIONS

Biscuit base: Whisk the butter and sugar until it turns fluffy and lightens in colour. This should take 1-2 minutes of mixing. You can do this in a stand mixer, but with such small amounts, it whips up in no time at all even if you do it by hand. Add in the egg yolk and give it a quick whisk until it’s well-mixed. Then, add in the flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold it in until a smooth dough forms.

Heat your oven to 170°C. Roll the dough out until about 5mm (roughly ¼ inch) thick, then using a 2cm (¾ inch) ring mould, stamp out little discs of dough and place them onto a lined baking tray. If you don’t have ring moulds, you can weigh out 4g portions of dough, roll them into little balls and lightly pinch them so they flatten out. Either way, once you’ve done that for all of the dough, bake them in the oven for 12-16 minutes until they turn a nice shade of golden brown. When they’re done, take them out and let them cool to room temperature.

Red dye: To get your natural red dye, juice your beetroot and add lemon juice to it, then reduce it until a quarter of the liquid is left and it becomes a thick syrup. If you don’t have a juicer, don’t fret. (I didn’t either.) You can use a blender to puree your beetroot together with the lemon juice until smooth. If you’re having difficulty blending it, add a few tablespoons of water. Strain the pureed beetroot through a fine sieve, and then reduce this over medium heat until only a quarter of the liquid is left.

Green dye: For the green, cut up your pandan leaves into small, ½-inch chunks (a pair of scissors work best), and blend it in a blender together with 2-3 tablespoons of water. Then, strain the juice through a fine sieve. Your green dye is done!

Royal icing: (This is best done in a stand mixer or using an electric whisk, but doing it by hand works too.) Whisk your egg whites on high until it turns foamy and soft peaks start to form, add in the icing sugar in 2-3 batches, whisking the mixture until smooth in between each addition. Continue whisking the icing for about 8-10 minutes, until it becomes glossy and really firm.

Split your icing into three equal portions. Leave one plain, and add the red and green colouring to the other two. (You probably won’t use all of the colourings so just 1-2 teaspoons should do but you can add more or less depending on your personal colour preferences!) Give it a good mix until the colours smooth out, and put them into piping bags with a seven-sided star nozzle (D7). Then, pipe a little dollop onto each biscuit base!

Let the biscuits rest and the icing to firm up for at least an hour, after which you can relive all your childhood sugar rushes through them!

Follow Jun on his blog for more recipes and musings on food.

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Culture
24 Minutes with photographer Trey Ratcliff
Snap-happy!

30.05.2018
By Gwen Ong

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Best known for his amazing travel photography, Trey Ratcliff is a self-taught photographer, who was “born blind in one eye and still only see out of his left”. You’d be surprised to know he only started his craft when he was 35 years old. He found a niche in the subject of High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography where landscapes and buildings take on a new dimension with a life of its own. While he may have been a little late to the game but his technique has been nothing short of amazing. Ratcliff, who has a computer science and math degree, gave up a career in tech to pursue his newfound love.
As he began sharing his photos and knowledge on his blog, Ratcliff started gaining followers who were all keen to know more about the strange world of HDR photography. With his growing popularity, he started hosting public speaking, photo walks and Facebook Live sessions.
In 2015, Ratcliff partnered up with The Ritz-Carlton for a US tour. The #80Stays partnership continues again last year to today where he’s traversing the globe to share creative vision and experience the wonders of each city. During his stop in Kuala Lumpur, we caught up with Ratcliff to discuss inspirations, travels and social media.

Hi Trey. Welcome back to KL. We hear you’ve been here before, what’s your history with our city?
Yes, I’ve been here 11 times! KL has a special place in my heart because it’s really where I got started with photography. I travelled here for work and thought this city was so beautiful and interesting. It was like visiting a parallel universe where things were just a little different and I thought to myself that I really should get a camera. I took my first photo—a beautiful sunset from KL Tower but that turned out terrible! It was horrible and it made me angry. Like, how can KL be so beautiful but my photo is just terrible. Laughs.
So I set out on mission to start processing my photos. My background is in computer science and math, so I put my geek hat on and sort of think about the photo like it’s a ball of data that I can manipulate. And I did! That I think is why I love KL so much because it reminds me of how I got my start.

You host photo walks in almost every city that you go to. How did this come about? Talk us through what these sessions are like.
Photo walk is still a concept that most people aren’t familiar with. The idea is for a bunch of photographers to get together and walk around the city for an hour or two and take photos together. I didn’t invent the concept of photo walk. It’s been around. These are free events and anyone can come. We’ve had anything like over 500 people in some locations to just a couple of hundreds in others.
I have had to lug around a speaker system and a mic so everyone can hear me, then I stop a few times along the way to share tips and tricks, and help inspire people. I talk about the shot that I’m taking—the composition and all the tech stuff. But this session is also about the kind of storytelling that I’m trying to do. Then we encourage everyone afterwards to share their photos online and make new friends. The thing about photographers is—we’re generally very lonely people because we’re always by ourselves, taking photos or be in front of a laptop working on those photos. It’s a very solitary existence. So this is a great chance for this group to come together and learn together. It’s a safe place to create and ask questions—I think this is a very affirming thing.

What can people expect from your photo walk? What tips and tricks do you like to share?
I try to do a mix of mental, spiritual things and practical, technical things. Because they’re both important. When you are taking photos, don’t tell yourself how it’s going to come out, or how you’ll become popular, or how you’re going to make money…just let go of all that. And just create like a child. That’s the core thing.
Beyond that, when it comes to technical advice—for people who are just getting started I encourage them to leave the camera on auto. There are a lot of “real” photographers out there who will tell you that unless you shoot in manual all the time, you’re not a real photographer. And they almost made you feel bad about it. But of course, it’s really more about them than it is about you when they say things like that.
You know cameras are amazing; it is like 90 percent computer and 10 percent camera. So if you leave it on auto, the computer will make the same decisions as a pro 95 percent of the time. There’s no shame in that. Just work on the composition and storytelling. Let the computer figure out all the technical mumbo jumbo that you shot and learn from there.

Tell us a little about your partnership with The Ritz-Carlton. How has it been for you personally?
It’s been great! We have so many ideals that overlapped. With the people at The Ritz-Carlton, they just love serving you. There’s this empathy among them and they get real enjoyment out of making you happy. I think this is something that we share. I was raised by my mum and sister, so that made me very empathetic. I like to keep people around me happy all the time.

What’s your most humbling travel experience to date?
First of all, I think all travels are humbling. I know that travel has made me a more gentle person, less judgemental and much more easier going. It’s nice, you know. No complains about anything and it frees your mind to be creative.
In terms of specific humbling things, every year I take my family on an “around the world” trip and we were in India and Bangalore previously. The Ritz-Carlton there prepared this thing called ‘Community Footprints’ where you go out into the community and give back. So I went with my kids and we spent the day helping out some underprivileged folks there. It was great for my kids because they are so spoilt. Laughs. So many kids are spoilt! But it’s good to bring them out into the real world and see how so many people live.

Having gone through many #80Stays experiences, can you name three cities/countries that really made an impression on you?
Well, it’s hard to pick three. Like, if you have 20 kids and you’ve got to figure your three favourites. Laughs. It depends on the day and their behaviour. Laughs. Ok, they’re all great and I’m happy in any country. I would say three of my favourites that surprise me are Hungary—Budapest is really a great city, love it there; then Japan always impresses me with their wonderful culture and great food; and like I said, Malaysia! KL because it has such good memories for me—it’s where I got my start, so I always feel very comfortable up here. I’ve spent some time in Melaka too and all around Malaysia, Langkawi is a great place for taking photos.

So being behind the lenses, how do you find the balance between actually living in the moment and also capturing that moment?
Right, this is a popular fallacy. That if you’re taking photos you cannot enjoy the moment. I say this too about parents when they go see their kids do a Christmas play, that if they’re taking a photo, they cannot actually enjoy it. This is not true! I think there are multiple levels of fusing these two things together. Just very simply—when you’re looking through a camera, you basically have a little bit of a rectangle as the viewer right? Then it’s just black all around. So you have a tunnel vision and see exactly what you want to focus on. You’re not distracted by everything else. So in a way, it helps you focus on what is most important. And that really brings you into the moment.

We see that you’re super active on social media with some 16 million followers across various platforms. How do you think this digital tool has shaped your travels and photography?
Obviously I share as much as I can on social media. And I always watch the way other people use social media. I’m interested in it. But I’d say don’t be concerned about the reaction to it. So many people look at feedback and it affects them. I do read all the comments but I don’t really let them affect me at all. Whether good or bad, you just can’t believe one and not the other.
I think it’s just natural for me to share and the right stuff will resonate with the right people. I’ve got an unusual social media strategy in that way. And a lot of it honestly has to do with not taking yourself seriously. This is something that I’ve learned through studying philosophy and doing yoga and meditation. It’s like you just have no ego and just let yourself go. As soon as you let yourself go, you lose your vulnerability and you just say stuff – whether you think it’s funny or insightful – and not worry about reactions. People’s reaction really says more about them than it does about me. So I think that’s a really good advice.

Follow Trey Ratcliff’s journey on Instagram and Facebook, where he continues to share his travel experiences and photography tips. To track where he is in the #80Stays tour now, check The Ritz-Carlton site here.

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Buro 24/7 Malaysia Playlist #61: Through the rain
Pitter-patter

29.11.2016
By Su Fen Tan

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The best thing to do when it’s raining outside and traffic is a mess? Stay in, get comfy in your favourite chair with a hot cup of coffee or tea in hand, and chill out to this list of slow-jams with the pitter-patter of the rain as soothing sounds of accompaniment:

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7 Things you can do this weekend: 29–30 July 2017
So many things to do, so little weekend

25.07.2017
By Rachel Au

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

1. Open studio and block party at The Zhongshan Building, Kampung Attap, 5pm – 8pm, 29 July
Find out what exactly goes on in the building that has been rocking out on Instagram (Piu Piu Piu?) and meet the awesome tenants as well. To name a few, there’s a bookshop, an exhibition space, a record store, a cafe, a bespoke tailor, a silkscreen workshop, a cinematheque, and even a grandma living room.
For more info, visit the event page.

2. Basics of Chinese calligraphy workshop at CzipLee, Bangsar, 10.30am – 1.30pm, 29 July
You don’t need to be a master of the language to master the art of Chinese calligraphy. Instructor @by_chiealle will start from the foundation of preparing the tools to the basic strokes.
RM200 per person (includes a RM40 CzipLee voucher, materials and refreshments). For more info, visit the website.

3. Lorna Jane Girls’ Day Out at KIP Hotel, KL, 7am – 3pm, 29 July
Start the weekend with a mini fitness festival featuring a sunrise yoga session on the rooftop followed by F45 workouts, a bodyweight training session and boxing. All participants will receive a Lorna Jane goodie bag.
Ticket prices start from RM10. For more info, visit the event page.

4. Tiga Minit Panas Flash Mob Market at Unknown Imagery, PJ, 10am – 9pm, 29 – 30 July
Drop by to view some of the amazing products by local artisans at this market. From unique terrariums to delicious sweet treats to gorgeous tableware, you’re bound to find something (and more) that will tickle your fancy.
For more info, visit the event page.

5. DR.Inc Summer Fiesta Night Market at Nala’s Kampung House, Bangsar, 5pm – 10pm, 30 July
Delicious food will be there. An awesome ambiance will be prepared. All you need to do is bring along great company and a picnic basket.
For more info, visit the Facebook page.

6. Japan Expo Malaysia 2017 at Pavilion KL and Fahrenheit88, 28 – 30 July
Revel in everything Japanese—music, anime, art, fashion, food and travel—at this immersive three-day event which coincides with Tokyo Street’s 6th anniversary celebration. Catch PPAP, or better known as “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen”, sensation Pikotaro for his first Malaysian performance, alongside many other Japanese personalities.
Some of the other activities include a delectable beer pairing session with Asahi and Fuji Sushi, fashion shows, art installations and a Meiji snacks pop-up booth. Over at Fahrenheit88, there will be over 15 booths promoting Japanese food, education and loads more.
For more info, visit www.japanexpomalaysia.com and www.pavilion-kl.com.

7. Nespresso on Ice roadshow at Publika, 10am – 4pm, 30 July
Missed the last one? No worries as the Nespresso Combi van will be coming around again. Have a taste of Nespresso’s two new limited edition coffee specially crafted to go with ice: Intenso on Ice and Leggero on Ice.

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#Beychella: How Beyoncé made Coachella her own
All hail Queen Bey

16.04.2018
By Su Fen Tan

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By now, if you haven’t seen videos of Beyoncé’s performance, you’ve probably caught murmurs (or downright worships really) on social media. Not even 48 hours have passed since, but her two-hour set that saw appearances from Jay-Z and Solange, and the Destiny’s Child reunion we are living for, backed by 100 dancers and a 200-strong marching band, is already legendary. Even her fellow stars are in awe:

I just saw the greatest show to ever happen. @beyonce
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) April 15, 2018

Fuuuuuuuuh…. @Beyonce KILT IT. I wasn’t even there… the Coachella YouTube live was madness. She makes one want to just forget everything they knew about live performance, sit down, and take notes…. and weep openly. #takeustoschoolB
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) April 15, 2018

I don’t think I’ll ever see a better show then the one I just watched Beyonce perform tonight. Iam shaken to my bones.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) April 15, 2018

How. in. The. Fuh. Did. She. Pull. That. Shiii. OFF!!!!??? It’s like 170 musicians onstage. I mean the stage plotting. The patch chords. How many monitor boards were used??! Bandleading that shit woulda gave me anxiety. Hats off man. Jesus H Christ.
— T’Questlove (@questlove) April 15, 2018

[Updated] Unfortunately, the videos of her full performance have been blocked on copyright grounds, and weekend two of Coachella won’t be livestreamed on YouTube. The next best thing now is her performance recap here by Vulture plus snippets of recordings that are still making rounds on the internet.

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What the stars wore to Disney’s Lion King premiere

10.07.2019
By Stephanie Boey

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Earlier today in Los Angeles, the stars stepped out in the city of angels to celebrate the premiere of Disney’s live-action remake of the ‘90s hit The Lion King. Beyoncé stole the show in a heavily encrusted crystal suit dress from Alexander McQueen (Look 1), embellished with a sheer tulle hem that glittered against the bright LA sun. Her look shone bright from head to toe with statement silver jewellery, a rock studded clutch and and embellished heels. Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) stepped out in a chequered double-breasted suit embroidered with crimson threads (Look 2) that matched his leather strapped boots. Our next favourite look from the red carpet goes to Yara Shahidi, also clad in Gucci, who wore black wool silk double breasted jacket with contrasting oversized lapels (Look 3).
Swipe below for more standout out looks from the Lion King premiere:
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Dressed up Fridays: Cocktail party
Outfit on fleek

29.10.2015
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Got the memo to the swanky cocktail party late in the day? Fret not as here’s how you can amp up your Friday-night slinging outfit with plenty of class while making a statement.

Antonio Berardi embellished satin and crepe dress

Inspired by the glittering reflections in the glass domes of the Fondation Louis Vuitton museum in Paris, this AW’15 dress is made to flatter and define any figure with paneling and a draped shoulder strap adorned with gold and gray crystals—a statement-making element that puts this dress in the tres chic territory.

Charlotte Olympia Vanina’s Profile gold-tone and textured-leather clutch

Why accessorise with a basic black clutch when you can channel some modern-art vibes with this textured-leather box clutch? Featuring a gold-tone bar fastening that resembles a side profile of a face with a sparkling crystal eye, this Italy-made clutch is inspired by surrealism and abstraction, adding a contemporary spin to your outfit.

Jimmy Choo Teira metallic leather and suede sandals

Nothing can complement a classy, cocktail party-worthy outfit as well as a pair of strappy high-heeled sandals. And this particular pair is a winner especially with its soft suede that’s cushioned for long-lasting comfort, sleek gold heel, and on-trend tie fastenings.

Sophie Bille Brahe Double Spiral ring

All you need now is understated jewellery that will bring out the best in your outfit. An attractive double ring from the ‘Ciel de Tanabata’ collection, this 14-karat gold piece decorated with scores of diamonds is inspired by Japanese mythology and is designed to be worn on your middle and ring fingers.

Glashütte Original Lady Collection, Pavonina Red Gold

Finally, complete your ultra-classy ensemble with a timeless watch fit for a soirée. With 114 diamonds within the 18-ct red gold case, Glashütte Original’s Pavonina is the perfect finishing touch to your OOTD.

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You’ll never guess what’s in Naomi Watts’ #FendiPeekaboo bag

31.03.2021
By Joan Kong

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Lipstick? Wallet? Mints? These essentials may be in most women’s bag, but not when it comes to actress Naomi Watts’. Ahead of the opening of Fendi’s new flagship boutique in Sydney this month, the British-Australian star was featured in the House’s new #FendiPeekaboo video, and it’s a whole lot of fun.
Titled ‘Wild Untamed Naomi’, the short film captures a day in the life of Watts’ in her New York City apartment. In the one-minute video, the actress can be seen letting loose after what seems like a long day, from chilling on the couch to indulging in chocolate and having a solo dance party. What can we say? She’s a total #mood. The film is also a journey to self-love, as it aligns with Fendi’s values of creativity, craftsmanship, and playful spirit.

Accompanying her throughout the film, is her Peekaboo ISeeU bag—first introduced in Fendi’s AW20 collection. The accordion-frame carrier features interchangeable pockets and can be personalised. “I love the colours! And it’s a classic shape that’s very functional, whether you’re travelling with it or just using it as a day to-day bag,” says Watts about her trusty sidekick. “It just works.”

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Dressmaking made accessible: feed your inner fashion designer
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12.11.2015
By Buro247

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A skill and craft that has seemingly been left to the veterans and the experts, dressmaking is one of those hobbies that require a special kind of passion. Dedication to perfecting the craft, for one, plays a big part in it – after all, the ability to construct and put together a piece of garment, is at the root of every fashion brand out there. It’s safe to say then, that many an aspiring fashion designer would dream of creating, personalising and wearing their own clothes. And if you’re in or around the Petaling Jaya Area, you’ve got at least one interesting option open… starting with Ng Ching-Ching who heads dressmaking workshops at Hobby N Coffee at Taman Tun Dr Ismail.
Having grown up with a mother she calls her “dressmaking guru,” Ching-Ching tells us she picked up the craft of sewing and creating her own garments in what seems to be a natural way. “When I was in my teens, she’d ask me to flip through her Japanese patternmaking books and pick a dress so she could make it for me,” Ching-Ching says. It was then, during her school years, that she first began to learn how to use a sewing machine and made her first bag – a feat she was incredibly proud of.
Today, Ching-Ching not only designs and sews pleather bags for her own brand called L.A.R.K, but she also teaches dressmaking classes on the side. Here, we talk to Ching-Ching about her venture into dressmaking workshops, and her (very positive) outlook on the craft:
How and where did you learn dressmaking?
My mother is my dressmaking guru – she’s my sewing Google! She learnt dressmaking on her own through reading books and by sewing almost all the garments in her wardrobe. I did the same thing too and I had the benefit of being able to consult with my mom, and before I knew it, my wardrobe was taken over by my self-made garments.
What made you want to teach dressmaking?
To me, there’s a lot of satisfaction in making a garment yourself that you can proudly wear out. Imagine this: taking a piece of flat fabric and turning it into a 3D wearable piece that fits all around your body. It’s your creation, and it sure is exciting to create! I also want people to have a healthy body image by loving their own unique bodies by learning how to make clothes that fit them well.
What kind of misconceptions do people often have about the craft?
Some people think that it’s extremely difficult – something only a “real tailor” or a fashion designer can do. It’s always very exciting to see the joy in their faces when they’ve completed the garment and they wear it out for everyone else to see. They’d exclaim, “I can’t believe I made this!” On the other hand, there are also those who think that dressmaking is extremely easy and are shocked at the amount of time it takes to sew their first well-made garment. It’s easy to take for granted the amount of time that goes into all the prep work – from planning to basting, to fitting and modifications – before the actual sewing begins.
Is dressmaking an art or a science? Do you need to master a technique or be particularly creative, or is it all about following a set of rules?
To me it’s a bit of both. Measurements are highly important (i.e. you don’t want to make a skirt that makes you suffocate before you reach the buffet table), and so are techniques (your accurately-measured skirt won’t look good if your sewing is all over the place and messy). Learning the rules are important because you can then know which rules you can break to be creative. It’s just like baking cupcakes; the science is in the measurements of the basic ingredients and the temperature and time they’re baked in, but the creative part comes in experimenting with the flavours and presentation. Mmm, cupcakes.
What are the biggest challenges in teaching dressmaking?
Finding a balance between finishing a project as quick as possible without compromising on the quality of the garment. For most home sewists, many of us do not have the luxury of endless time where we can spend days and weeks sewing leisurely for just one garment. At the same time, shortcut techniques that are popular on online DIY blogs often do not result in a garment that is well made or lasting. I want my students to make clothes that look good enough to be sold on racks, and have the ability to sew for themselves reasonably quick so that they can have both time and satisfaction.
Ching-Ching’s dressmaking classes held at Hobby N Coffee are usually on a project basis, with different levels of expertise. Head to her Facebook page Sew Much Awesome, for more information on how to get started in the craft.

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H&M teams up with Swedish cult brand Eytys for a gender-neutral collection slated for 2019

14.12.2018
By Stephanie Boey

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The buzz from H&M x Moschino hasn’t fully died down yet and the Swedish retail giant are back with more collab collection news. This round, the items are more subdued and pared down. Cult Swedish brand, Eytys collaborates with H&M for a unisex collection set to launch in January 2019.

The collection sees elevated basics in freeing boxy silhouettes apropos for the chic, modern dresser who finds beauty in simple yet perfectly designed wardrobe staples. 90’s slogan tees, sweaters, straight-cut trousers, slippers and sneakers populate the capsule collection. If you’re the type to “borrow” clothes from your SO, be prepared for a role reversal. You might find a few of these pieces “missing” from your wardrobe. If you’re looking to make it into a full family set, a handful of identical pieces from the adult collection are resized for the little ones.

“With this collaboration, we hope to introduce the H&M customer to our design philosophy of robust and fuss-free design where function triumphs embellishment and styles spans genders. The collection is all about proportions — creating a distinct unisex silhouette by playing around with loose silhouettes and chunky architectural footwear. It’s the Eytys idea of a ‘generic’ look, one that is meant to elevate integrity, attitude and confidence.” — Max Schiller, Creative Director at Eytys

The star of the collection is definitely the footwear, which the brand is most known for. All the shoes in the collection come Eytys distinct detailed sole, made even chunkier for this collab. In line with the current sneaker trend, the heavy soles make the perfect finishing touch. Our pick: The canvas sneakers with the pebbled misdole and pull tabs which serve as a pop of colour.
View the full collection below:
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Set your calendars for 24 January 2019, Eytys x H&M will be available at H&M Lot 10 and online at hm.com

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Street style in the New Normal: All the surprisingly pared-back ensembles from London Fashion Week

21.09.2020
By Joan Kong

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18 Celebrities who have aped into the Bored Ape Yacht Club of NFTs

02.02.2022
By Natalie Khoo

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For characters that look as unexcitable as their name suggests, Bored Apes sure are gaining a lot of interest. In fact, the Bored Ape Yacht Club is the most popular collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) by volume as of the time of writing, ahead of other trending NFTs such as the Mutant Apes and CryptoPunks.
Besides the usual culprits (read: the growing cult of NFT collectors), many celebrities have “aped” into the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), too. What’s the hype all about and why buy an image of a jaded monkey (a piece of “art”, they say) that anyone can just download off the internet?
Ahead, we bring you answers to these burning questions along with a list of celebrity Bored Ape NFT owners. (Disclaimer: If you’re completely foreign to the NFT world, catch up with our 101 here first.)
First things first, what is the Bored Ape Yacht Club?

Bored Ape Yacht Club’s “swamp club”.
The Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) was launched in April 2021 by a team of four pseudonymous developers behind Yuga Labs: Gargamel, Gordon Goner, Emperor Tomato Ketchup, and No Sass. It is an NFT project comprising a collection of 10,000 unique Bored Ape NFTs, each doubling as a token of membership into “a swamp club for apes”. You can read more about the company’s origin story in this Twitter thread:

A little a bit about us to start off the new year and what’s coming. 1. What’s the inspiration behind the name Yuga Labs? We’re nerds, and Yuga is the name of a villain in Zelda whose ability is that he can turn himself and others into 2D art. Made sense for an NFT company.
— Yuga Labs (@yugalabs) January 3, 2022

Why are celebrities buying Bored Apes?
The short answer: Because they can. Scarcity and hype are often magnetic to a certain kind of buyer, especially those higher up the income ladder. With only 10,000 Bored Apes in circulation—all of which sold out in 12 hours for 0.08 ETH or roughly $190 each—both boxes are checked, leaving these cartoon illustrations of primates ripe for the picking.

Just hanging out in the metaverse with @JimmyFallon @FallonTonight #BoredApeBesties Thank you @BoredAndBreezy ☺@BoredApeYC #MeetingInTheMetaverse @BaycStudios pic.twitter.com/GbFY8mNwrc
— ParisHilton.eth (@ParisHilton) February 1, 2022

As for the longer answer: Like any hyped commodity, NFTs that are perceived as valuable have become a status symbol. Once a project catches the attention of high-profile buyers (like those further down this article), it creates a sort of feedback loop that builds even more hype around it. As a result, the prices skyrocket.
In other words, owning a Bored Ape is “it” now. You want one because it’s cool because Jimmy Fallon bought it and used it as a profile picture on Twitter, where he has 50 million followers (of which you’re one), and so on.
So, it’s just for bragging rights?

BAYC #5633 and its mutant counterpart
Skeptics may think so, but successful NFT projects like BAYC often come with utilities, be it access to exclusive parties and play-to-earn games or the option to “breed” another NFT. For instance, there are 20,000 Mutant Apes that can only be created by exposing an existing Bored Ape to a vial of “Mutant Serum” or by minting a Mutant Ape in the public sale.
Community is another pull factor for like-minded collectors. BAYC has organised meetups in New York and California, as well as in Hong Kong and the UK. Other membership perks so far include a weekend of festivities in New York, featuring a real-life yacht party and a concert that saw appearances from Chris Rock, Aziz Ansari, and The Strokes.

I learned that the most important skill for a Valet at the #BAYC is discretion. I excelled at my job and never uttered a word of what I saw. Now, there is so much intrigue around @BoredApeYC I’ve decided to ape in and tell the stories of the most fascinating apes I’ve worked for. pic.twitter.com/73lUbfuIlJ
— Jenkins The Valet (@jenkinsthevalet) May 23, 2021

Plus, owning a Bored Ape NFT gives you full commercial rights to it. This spells business for opportunists. One Bored Ape owner set up a Twitter account for his ape where he created a backstory, turning him into “Jenkins”, a valet that works for the Yacht Club. Jenkins was eventually signed to an actual real-world agency.

Even Adidas has bought a Bored Ape, Indigo Herz—a move made in tandem with its entry into the Metaverse in partnership with BAYC.
How do you know which Ape will be profitable?

BAYC #3105 and its properties
Nobody really knows. It’s hard to anticipate the popularity of any NFT, much less which of the 10,000 primates will end up as the next display photo of another celebrity or brand’s social media page. However, rarity does count for some collectors.
Each Ape features different properties, such as fur types, facial expressions, clothing, accessories, and more. While no two Bored Apes are completely identical, some may share similar properties with a percentage of NFTs in the collection. Usually, anything under one per cent is considered rare. Generally, Apes with laser eyes (0.69 per cent), ‘king’s crown’ (0.76 per cent), and golden fur traits (0.49 per cent) are most coveted.
Who’s in the Bored Ape Yacht Club?
Justin Bieber

BAYC #3001
Purchased price: 500 ETH (US$1.29 million)
Jimmy Fallon

BAYC #599
Purchased price: 46.6 ETH
Post Malone

BAYC #961 and BAYC #9039
Purchased price: Combined total of 150 ETH
Eminem

BAYC #9055
Purchased price: 123.45 ETH
Neymar Jr

BAYC #6633
Purchased price: 160 ETH
Kevin Hart

BAYC #9258
Purchased price: 79.5 ETH
Paris Hilton

BAYC #1294
Purchased price: 119 ETH
Snoop Dogg

BAYC #6723
Von Miller

BAYC #4733
Purchased price: 25 ETH
The Chainsmokers

BAYC #7691
Purchased price: 55 ETH
Steph Curry

BAYC #7990
Purchased price: 55 ETH
Steve Aoki

BAYC #8716
Purchased price: 49 ETH
Timbaland

BAYC #590
Purchased price: 74.69 ETH
Marshmello

BAYC #4808
Purchased price: 75 ETH
Logan Paul

BAYC #1442
Purchased price: 34 ETH
Meek Mill

BAYC #6877
Purchased price: 65.2 ETH
DJ Khaled

BAYC #7380
Purchased price: 55.5 ETH
Future

BAYC #4672
Purchased price: 48.88 ETH
One final thing: yes, you can download these Bored Apes right off this page, just like how you can buy a fake Rolex off Amazon. In either case, though, people in the industry will know.
For more information about Bored Ape Yacht Club, visit the official website.
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Celebrating Cloudy Bay’s 30th Anniversary with Estate Director Ian Morden
Perfect pairings

13.10.2015
By Buro247

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Members of the media were introduced to the estate’s 2015 vintage in a casual wine-pairing session in celebration of Cloudy Bay’s 30th Anniversary led by Cloudy Bay’s Estate Director, Ian Morden. Guests were greeted at Southern Rock Seafood in Bangsar with a glass of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2015 and were introduced to the story behind the 30th Anniversary vintage, which despite the season’s dry conditions, is a fresh and vibrant expression of a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Also showcased at the pairing were Cloudy Bay’s flagship wines, the Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2013 — a fruity wine with intriguing flavours, and the Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2013 — a light still wine.

The pairing session began with a serving of Cloudy Bay oysters and Irish Gallagher specials paired with the Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2015 that brought out the acidity and fruitiness of the sauvignon blanc while giving the oysters a refreshing taste, reminiscent of the bay where it originated from.

The next pairing was of the Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2015 and the Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2013 with freshly flown-in diamond shell clams. The sweetness of the juicy clams were elevated when matched with the Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2015, while when matched with the Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2013, the flavours were more well-rounded and balanced, offering an invigorating finish on the palate.

The crowd-pleasing Tasmanian Petuna Ocean Trout was accompanied by a glass of Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2013 that offered a nice touch of tannins to the palate. This wonderful pairing accentuated the versatility and structure of the smooth red wine.

As the afternoon came to an end, Ian Morden spent some time retelling the history of Cloudy Bay and brought the guests on a journey around the Marlborough wine region through the wonderful flavours of the estate’s 30th anniversary vintage. He also reminded guests that Cloudy Bay wines are not only excellent with shellfish but also a wide array of food as it is a versatile wine.

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All the street style snaps from Seoul Fashion Week SS19

22.10.2018
By Joan Kong

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When it comes to street style, South Korea is on a league of their own. From big shoulders to mini bags, and plain pantsuits to more-is-more prints, these street style stars gave the hottest trends of the moment their own spin—injecting them with the dose of streetwear flair the city is known for. Like the tiny tots, the fashionistas piled on the layers as the weather took a chilly turn in Autumn, dressed in an array of outerwear to complete their look of the day. Some of our favourites, include look 9 and 17, where the stylistas played with colours and silhouettes in bright and bold puffer jackets, and the matching cropped blazers in look 14. Couple outfits continue to be a trend on the streets of Seoul as seen from look 11, 15 and 16, and by judging from how cute and cool they look, we might just be inclined to follow suit. Spot our very own fashionable duo—Cherrie and Evangeline Liong—in the mix too. The twins went for a figure-accentuating look for a day, and a cool layered get-up—complete with Burberry’s It-bags this season—on the other.

Here are all the best Seoul Fashion Week street style looks on Instagram:
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Beauty book: Glass skin with a dose of Napa Valley sunrays

15.08.2019
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Daily routine
“In the morning, I use Eve Lom’s Morning Time Cleanser and occasionally, Avène Cleansing Foam. In the evening, I always triple cleanse—first with Bioderma Micellar Water to remove my makeup, then with Lancôme’s Galatée Confort milk cleanser. After gently blotting off with tissue, I’ll cleanse with a foam cleanser.
A couple of months ago, I had fungal acne situation and my skin has been sensitive since, so I’ve been using Avène as it’s pretty gentle on the skin.
A spritz of Avène Thermal Spring Water helps calm my skin after cleansing, followed by Jurlique’s Rosewater Balancing Mist—it has been my go-to for the longest time.
I typically use a pre-serum such as La Prairie’s Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion to ensure all the products I apply will absorb better into my skin.
I’ve been using a hyaluronic serum by Dr. Sebagh and I really like how it feels on my skin. After that, I’ll pat on Dermique’s Defense Emulsion as an additional layer to improve my skin barrier.
I’m not big on cream moisturisers as those are too rich for my skin, so I tend to gravitate towards lightweight gels and water-based products. Not forgetting SPF—I’m using One Doc Medical’s Sunscreen SPF50. Slap it on and I’m ready to go.”

Masking
“I don’t use physical exfoliators much as I find it harsh on my skin. My pre-masking routine consists of Aesop’s Purifying Facial Exfoliant, then Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Calming Gel Cream for added hydration.
Currently crushing hard on the Moon Mask from Glossier as it really gives my skin a glow the next day. Sisley’s Express Flower Gel Mask is a must-have whenever I travel to colder climates—I actually use it as a moisturiser after SPF. I introduced it to a friend recently and she absolutely loves it. I used to use it very religiously as it gave my skin a really healthy glow.
When it comes to sheet masks, Dermique’s Intensive Calming Masque is great for my skin. Each sheet mask is super packed with essence, and what I like to do is wipe the remaining essence all over my body after my face is done with soaking it up (don’t waste the essence!)”
Makeup
“Since my brush with fungal acne, I like to keep my skin makeup-free as much as possible. (I use Oxy10 to spot treat my zits.)
Makeup wise, I only use the very basics: eyebrow pencil by Shu Uemura, lash extensions (of course), Aesop lip balm or Clarins’ Hydra-Essentiel Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm—it really conditions my lips. I don’t really use blusher as I have rosacea so my skin always looks flushed (although, more splotchy and not in a “pretty” way).
If and when I have to go out, I use Hourglass’ Ambient Lighting Palette for my entire face—I use the contour powder as an eyeshadow for slight shadowing on my eyelids.”
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Holiday
“The weather in California was amazing when I was there, so that definitely helped my skin. The sunlight at Napa Valley was perfect for pictures of any sort.
This is going to sound cliché but I drink a minimum of three litres of water a day. I’ve been hydrating a lot recently and I found that my skin has cleared up since. And of course, abiding by the usual dietary tips always helps: pack on the greens (personally love spinach and broccoli) and stay away from greasy food. I’m also trying to work out regularly now as it really helps with detoxing my skin.
I’m not as afraid of the sun as I used to be—I need my vitamin D! But I made sure to always wear a visor or hat whenever I went out in California as I’m very prone to freckles.”
Body care
“I swap between L’Occitane’s Almond Shower Oil and Aesop’s A Rose by Any Other Name Body Cleanser. The weather in Napa can get cool and dry at night, so I used Avène’s Cold Cream Body Lotion to hydrate my skin.
My absolute favourite fragrance is the first-ever iteration of Miss Dior Cherie. Occasionally, I like to spritz on my husband’s woodier scents. Also, a fragrance I like as of late is Maison Christian Dior’s’ Sakura—love the very nuanced rosy notes that aren’t too overwhelming.”

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Gucci’s Fall 2017 ad campaign is every sci-fi lover’s dream come true
Aliens can wear Gucci too

25.07.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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If you’ve seen a teaser on Gucci’s Instagram this past April, you’d know that this Fall 2017 ad campaign is one, out-of-this-world spectacle to look forward to. The cast of the campaign isn’t just limited to models (or shall we say earthlings?)—aliens, robots and humanoids are part of the impressive lineup, reuniting for a “Gucci invasion” in the most futuristic fashion yet.

Shot by Glen Luchford and directed by Alessandro Michele and Christopher Simmonds, the campaign incorporates various sci-fi elements of the 1950s and 1960s, most notably from the iconic TV show Star Trek. A fitting setup that complements the collection’s retro-futuristic aesthetic, mind-blowing details are not to be missed—from the interior of a spaceship to grassy plains with UFOs and cows (yes, you read that right) abound. While it might be an eyeful to take in, the fantastical composition is further enlivened by a cameo of iconic TV characters. We’re talking The Creature from the Black Lagoon, and even the dinosaur from western-fantasy film The Valley of Gwangi.

Can you spot the Star Trek elements from the #gucciandbeyond film campaign?

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Take a look at all the images from the campaign below:
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Buro 24/7 Celebrates 10 Years of the Hublot All Black
#BuroLovesHublot

14.10.2016
By Buro247

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Under the veil of ‘Visible Invisibility’, Hublot launched its first All Black timepiece back in 2006 with blackened hands, indexes, dial and date, creating a watch not explicitly about telling time. Fittingly enough, nobody glanced at their own watches as time flew by during our celebration of a decade of the pioneering concept that introduced the All Black.
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The evening’s revelry was kicked off with a warm welcome by our gorgeous emcee, Thanuja Ananthan. The stage then called upon the General Manager of The Hour Glass Malaysia, Teh Soon Kheng for a brief insight into the celebrated All Black collection. A few words from our very own, the Editor-in-Chief of Buro 24/7 Malaysia, Cai Mei Khoo wrapped the opening salutations up and signaled the commencement of merrymaking.
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Amidst the sparkling timepieces and effervescent drinks, guests were treated to a jukebox of tunes by the accomplished songstress, Janet Lee. Conversations flowed as platters of delectable canapés prepared by Nathalie’s Gourmet Studio arrived to accompany the continued pouring of bubbly. Shining most brilliantly that night, however, were the watches featured both in the retrospective display of the All Black through the past decade, and on the ultra cool ‘now you see it, now you don’t’ plinths that also showcased a mesmerizing ‘raptor’ screen each.

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On top of the entertainment and immersive displays, a simple question-and-answer session rendered two guests the lucky new owners of exclusive prizes—a jersey signed by the entire Chelsea team and a football with the signatures of Rio Ferninand and Fernando Hierro. Other guests went home with a door gift from Buro 24/7 x Hublot and great memories to commemorate the wonderful evening. Special thanks to all the guests who joined us; including our Friends of Buro, Lee Ming, Amelia Henderson, Thanuja Ananthan, Lucas Lau, Ismael Ma, and Vanessa Tevi.
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