Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2019 i Her World Singapore

Exclusively in the digital edition SHOP MORE • Camel-toned outfits • Fendi Nano Baguettes WATCH OUR VIDEOS Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot with model and MTV Asia VJ Hanli Hoefer Also, find out why she doesn’t hold back when it comes to makeup. + Singapore fashion designer Silvia Teh on the philosophy behind her eponymous label. Download the digital edition of Her World September from the App Store or Google Play, or log on to www.sphmagazines.com.sg/digital.…

Titled “La Energy”, the Spanish label’s latest collection epitomises boundless creative spirit through three capsule collections. 1 GO BLACK The label’s idea of “black garments” is neither plain nor devoid of colour. Its ebony-themed capsule sets the hue against vibrant and intricate details, and is designed to be worn from head to toe. 2 NOT JUST JEANS Denim is in Desigual’s DNA, but the season’s denim capsule goes beyond jeans. The brand’s rebellious spirit manifests itself in a “patchwork” bomber jacket that mixes tweed with denim. 3 WRAP UP Laden with vibrant knits, wool coats and ponchos, the “Warm Looks: Come Closer” capsule is an invitation to conserve energy by getting cosy. The collection is available at the Desigual store in Orchard Central and on Zalora.com.…

Style is equal parts making and breaking the norms. As much as we consistently exalt disruptors in the fashion world, we still very much subscribe to theories of appropriateness. One theory is that of day and night looks. But daredevil Angie Chen begs to differ. The fashion curator of vintage site The Fifth Collection, who’s known to wear sequins and fascinators in broad daylight, is all for negotiating the categories of “appropriate” dressing. For starters, Chen strongly believes in the notion of balance in an ensemble, by “grounding” loud pieces with “safer” options. Some of her favourite combinations include an outlandish blouse paired with jeans, and a white shirt tucked into a sparkly pencil skirt. Contributing to this gung-ho approach is her self-described condition of “fashion schizophrenia”. She explains: “I…

Poetry is not dead. You might be relieved to know that this is less about the proclamations of love by 13-year-olds on Instagram or the grievances of dead poets, and more about experimental Italian haute couture and collaborative art. For Valentino’s F/W ’19 collection, Pierpaolo Piccioli enlisted four poets – Greta Bellamacina, Mustafa The Poet, Yrsa Daley-Ward and Robert Montgomery – to interpret his threads through poems. Their words culminated in a small publication titled Valentino on Love, as well as embroidered text on the garments themselves. Dreamy musings like “You thought I was too dark until I stretched into a galaxy” and “There’s a forever beyond the sky/I think we should go there tonight” were seen stitched across hoodies, between layers of tulle dresses, and alongside intricate applique. But…

Celebs and influencers may come out tops in the race for more followers, but who are the ones really exerting an influence on the course of fashion? These power players are planning campaigns, shaping collections, dressing other powerful women, and guiding designers with their visionary insight and personal style. Here are three dynamic women who are defining what’s cool in today’s fashion climate. CHRISTINE CENTENERA @christinecentenera WHO SHE IS: The Vogue Australia fashion director is a stylist to the stars (notable clients include Victoria Beckham, Cate Blanchett and Gisele Bundchen). She’s also the co-founder of Wardrobe.NYC with her ex-boyfriend, Australian designer Josh Goot – the pair work together to this day. The brand releases elevated basics, mostly in black and white. HER STYLE: Her polished, moody uniform consists of statement-making…

1 Fresh Sugar Strawberry Exfoliating Face Wash, $24 for 50ml The base: Ultra-hydrating glycerine with nourishing grapeseed oil and strawberry extracts. The scrub factor: The brand’s key ingredient, sugar, offers gentle exfoliation as the crystals also melt into skin and moisturise it. 2 Lancome Exfoliance Clarte Fresh Exfoliating Clarifying Gel, $56 for 100ml The base: Pineapple and papaya enzymes gently slough off dead skin while replenishing moisture. The scrub factor: White wax microbeads containing salicylic acid give you effective mechanical exfoliation while taking on acne too. 3 Avene Gentle Exfoliating Gel, $35.90 for 75ml The base: Cellulose cushions the skin, zinc gluconate soothes, and Avene thermal spring water softens and calms. The scrub factor: Biodegradable jojoba wax beads provide mechanical exfoliation, and are coupled with sodium salicylate…

With mountains that reach for the sky, numerous waterfalls and lush greenery, the island of Yakushima off the southern coast of Kyushu often has a misty landscape as it gets the most rainfall in Japan annually. It is believed that it rains somewhere on the island every day. These conditions make the World Heritage Site a paradise for tea cultivation, especially for a rare variety of green tea called benifuki, which accounts for only a small percentage of all the tea produced in Japan. Compared with ordinary tea, benifuki is exceptional because it contains a higher concentration of methylated catechin, an active ingredient with anti-allergy properties. And benifuki extract, harnessed from the young buds of the organically cultivated tea, is a new ingredient used in Japanese skincare brand Decorte’s AQ…

THE MEDIA INSIDER “There’s a sense of intimacy when the team and I put up our reviews on Her World’s Instagram. We want to share our knowledge like a trusted girlfriend.” NG YI LIAN EDITOR OF HER WORLD After 16 years of working for women’s magazines, it’s fair to say that Ng has her finger on the pulse of trends and a well-rounded view of what women like and want. As the editor of Her World, she has a hand in shaping the topics of the day and determines what products, trends and services get spotlighted. “As a Her World woman myself, with a busy professional life and lots of personal commitments, I understand women’s needs and what they’re looking for in their beauty products,” she says. “My team and…

Those are the two questions I find myself increasingly asking in this digital age, where an “influencer” is someone with a high number of Instagram followers. I googled the definition of influence and found that it is “the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself”. Incidentally, a week before this issue went to print, I witnessed a case of spousal violence. My first thought was to stop the perpetrator, but I wasn’t sure what results it would have, so besides recording it, I didn’t do anything during the incident. I took to Instagram to share my feelings, and a social-worker follower advised that “the best thing you could do was nothing because the abuser might take his embarrassment…

For many, monograms are fondly associated with early-2000s hotshots. The likes of Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie from The Simple Life, and Mean Girls character Regina George come to mind. But monograms still have a rightful place even as the fashion landscape continues to evolve. This can largely be attributed to designers who constantly reinvent the monogram to maintain its relevance. We’re talking about blowing it up, flipping it inside out, or simply integrating it into modern pieces. A fine example would be the update of Burberry’s version. Upon his appointment as chief creative officer of the British fashion house a few seasons back, Riccardo Tisci asked highly respected British art director and graphic designer Peter Saville to design a new incarnation of it. Burberry’s monogram is now simply “TB”…

MY ADVICE FOR YOUNG DESIGNERS? NEVER GIVE UP, ACCEPT CRITICISM, AND REFLECT ON WHAT YOU’VE DONE. Warriors walk among us today, only in different “armour”. For fashion designer Silvia Teh, hers consists of a vintage acrylic floral necklace and a pair of weathered Alexander Wang black boots. They were bought as a reward to herself for obtaining a partial scholarship to study fashion merchandising and marketing at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, and remain in her closet today as good-luck charms. This goes beyond superstition. To Teh, the essence of fashion is that it’s a tool of empowerment, and this belief permeates her life. The Harper’s Bazaar Asia New Gen 2015 winner’s latest collection is called #unbreakable, and it’s a tribute to passionate women who are relentless in pursuing…

The statuesque model waltzes into the studio, and everyone immediately gravitates towards her. She isn’t expected for at least another 30 minutes. “Oh, you’re early,” says Her World’s creative director Windy Aulia. The candid conversation he then has with the model-MTV Asia VJ negates any impression one may have had of Hanli Hoefer as inscrutably aloof off-screen. “I WANTED TO TAKE CONTROL OF MY LIFE AND NOT JUST DO WHAT MY FRIENDS WERE DOING. I WANTED TO FEEL THAT I HAD A CHOICE.” She warms up with a fresh spark of energy in a one-to-one dialogue with doe-eyed shyness on the one hand, and unabashed determination on the other. She’s articulate, and a quality of earthiness comes through in her expressive eyes and smile. “I was two hours late for…

The cakey, splotchy effect you get with powder makeup isn’t because of the product. It’s because the puff picks up and deposits too much product on the skin. These new compacts have replaced the puff with a brush. The effect: a light, even dusting on your skin for a finish that looks airbrushed. The brushes may be petite, but the bristles are soft and dense enough to veil the skin with a fine layer of powder.…

DELAY THE GREYING PROCESS The hair follicles contain pigment cells that give your hair its natural colour. As time passes, these cells decrease, so new hair is lighter in colour. The cells decrease to the point where none are left. That’s when hair becomes white. TRY THESE: 1 L’Oreal Professionnel Serioxyl Black & Full Scalp Rejuvenating Essence ($78) is a daily hair-loss treatment with black shou wu, a traditional Chinese herbal extract that infuses hair with dark pigments – so that what would otherwise become grey stays black longer. 2 PHS Hairscience is a clinical-grade bio-cosmetic brand whose Age Defy Grey Reverse Activator ($274) helps reactivate pigment cells. The result of this increase in melanin production is darker hair. BRING THE BOUNCE BACK TO FLAT, LIMP HAIR Humidity, dirt and…

1 Increasingly critical and cynical about work. 2 Lethargic and unable to concentrate and focus at work. 3 Losing interest and not wanting to go to work. 4 Easily irritable with peers, customers or superiors, and overly sensitive to constructive comments. 5 Unexplained symptoms like headaches, stomach aches, lack of sleep, shortness of breath, and rapid heart rate.…

1. FIND A TRAVEL BUD  What: Tourlina app. Free to download, with in-app purchases. How it works: It displays a global list of solo women travellers looking to meet up for tours and dinners – ahead of their planned vacation. To find your herd, fill in your age and travel itinerary on your profile page (for more accurate matches). Next, contact your potential travel kakis. 2. AIRBNB-ESQUE FOR WOMEN  What: www.sheswanderful. com How it works: Similar to Airbnb. Type in the city you’re heading for to throw up a listing of homes. Next, complete a five-minute video verification before you’re allowed to book. Join the site’s Local Chapter events, such as barbecue outings and pub crawls. 3. WOMEN-ONLY TOURS  What: www.thesolofemale travelernetwork.com How it works: Choose from an array of…

WE WANT TO OFFER BETTER-QUALITY INGREDIENTS TO JUSTIFY THE PRICES, AND BECAUSE DINERS EXPECT THAT LEVEL OF REFINEMENT. Apart from the food having to taste great, the art of presentation is also essential in fine cooking, say chefs. “Eating is no longer just about the flavours but also how it looks, how it’s presented. A storytelling element is part of the whole dining experience,” says Chef Chong Jun Xiang. “The attention is on the details on the plate.” At Indigo Blue Kitchen, classic Peranakan favourites are given a pretty makeover. For instance, Apom, a fermented rice puff, is usually eaten plain. But here, diners can expect a visually appetising treat: a colourful medley of petite and rounder rice puffs served with three kinds of sauces – jackfruit, banana and D24…

Breaking up is hard to do. Breaking up amicably? That’s even tougher. How do you break up with somebody and make peace? Here are a few tips. First, try not to break up over something terrible. This means don’t cheat, steal money from them or otherwise be a terrible person. This probably doesn’t apply to many people out there, but this is the first rule of a break-up: Don’t do anything so bad that the break-up can’t be amicable. Second, if you want things to be friendly after that, be mature during the break-up. That means no name-calling, no blaming, and no throwing vases across the room (even if you’re not aiming at your ex-to-be). Honestly, if it’s time to break up, it’s time to break up. No finger-pointing or…

Before the puffer jacket gained the sort of recognition it has today, it was merely a necessity. Enter the likes of Balenciaga and Moncler, who turned it upside down and inside out, repurposing the utilitarian item by playing with its proportions, using an explosion of prints, and putting it on the runway. This season, the puffer jacket hits a new peak. With street-cred attached, it’s no longer reserved for the slopes. Even more so with the Moncler Genius series of collaboration projects with some of the coolest fashion designers to date. It makes it easier for us to justify wearing a winter wardrobe, especially when it’s fashionable and functional.…

There is perhaps no greater post-purchase discovery than finding out your garment has pockets. Surprising as this may sound, practicality is actually exciting. And with utilitarian-inspired looks storming the F/W ’19 runways, there is no better time to go back to their origins to find out why. Practicality has always been at the heart of utilitarian fashion. Back in the era of World War II Britain, in a bid to reduce wastage, clothing manufacturers were obliged to produce certain quotas using only utility cloth – which were then labelled with the distinctive CC41 logo – before they could use other textiles to make clothes. This limitation was fertile ground for creative brilliance. The design restrictions and austerity led to a focus on practical style – cinching the waist for a…

ALL ABOUT THE ALLOY Rose gold gets its colour from its combination of silver, gold and copper. That’s why, in jewellery, it’s easier to mix rose gold with other metals or precious stones. Rose gold jewellery, likewise, makes a versatile pairing with your outfits. But not all rose golds are created equal – a higher copper content will make the metal look redder. And jewellery brands use different levels of redness to make theirs unique.…

The relationship between Rolex and explorers goes way back. The former provides its watches for the latter’s extraordinary journeys, and the latter return the favour by road testing the performance of its timepieces so it can develop even better ones. The first expedition to bring the Swiss watch brand and the National Geographic Society together was the scaling of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953, which was reported in National Geographic magazine. Since then, it has been one of Rolex’s most enduring alliances. Their latest collaboration, a five-year one called Perpetual Planet Extreme Expeditions (a nod to Rolex’s Oyster Perpetual watches which have served as reliable instruments on so many explorations), has a new mission: to stand behind scientists, explorers and visionaries who are finding…

The latest beauty gadget from Skin Inc, the Optimizer Voyage Tri-light Glasses for Bright Eyes, looks like the aviators worn by Cyclops of the X-Men, only more stylish. While it isn’t made of ruby quartz like the superhero’s, it does shine red – and yellow, and orange. These colours make up the device’s LED chromotherapy treatment. The science: Different-coloured lights penetrate the skin at varying depths, activating light-receptor cells to deal with different eye-area concerns. Red light is said to offer an anti-ageing treatment that boosts skin radiance; yellow light aims to alleviate dark eye circles; and orange light (red + yellow) does both at once for a more intensive session. Put on the glasses as if they were sunnies and choose your desired light setting. You don’t have to…

The founders of local beauty brand Crystal Tomato® wanted to create a sunscreen that could be clinically proven to protect against blue light. That vision took them five years and at least 30 product revisions to realise. The result is Crystal Tomato® Beyond Sun Protection. WHAT IS BLUE LIGHT? Blue light is both insidious and inevitable. It comes from the sun, fluorescent lighting, smartphone screens and e-devices. Just sitting in the offce or scrolling through Instagram in bed exposes our skin to blue light – and at close range. WORSE THAN UV RAYS UVA causes wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, and UVB causes sunburn. Blue light does all that and worse, penetrates deeper into the dermis. Crystal Tomato® says some studies suggest that blue light is more active in causing melasma than…

These days, brighter and younger-looking skin is just a resurfacing treatment away. Laser procedures like SW1 Clinic’s SmartX, Fraxel Light and BB Aquatouch leave you basking in the glow of an amazing complexion with little or no downtime. But before you hop to it, Dr Low Chai Ling, medical director of SW1 Clinic, wants to arm you with the right aftercare knowledge and products for better, longer-lasting results. POST-PROCEDURE BASICS Resurfacing aesthetic procedures target the superficial layers of skin, and require post-treatment care, says Dr Low. “Although they have mild to moderate downtime of one to three days, it is important to follow the post-treatment protocol to ensure healing is optimal.” First, Dr Low advises that you use a chemical-free sunscreen – such as SW1’s Umbrella or Guardian Angel –…

High-achieving women need to work smarter, not harder. Introducing our new Her World LinkedIn community, a super digital shortcut that helps you make headway in your career. This new social media hub understands that the empowered woman wants meaningful connections, a network of support, and rich content to power her work life. With this empowering resource, you can stay on top of career-related trends, reach out to mentors, learn best practices from and network with other high-achieving women, integrate (or balance) your work and life, or just be inspired by our women-focused videos. Come connect with us on LinkedIn!…

HAVE A LIST OF “NON-NEGOTIABLES” Gillian Tee of Homage, a home health-care service, says: “It’s important to carve out time on a regular basis for exercise, family and friends – without fail. Work priorities will always be there, but you need to set aside time for other things and not spend all of it, including your extra time, on just work.” MAKE TIME FOR OTHER EXPERIENCES Chow Jiayi, a founding member of human resource start-up Staffany, says: “Staying in the office or mulling over a project is counterproductive. It’s more important to gather ideas and inspiration from new environments and experiences. It can range from attending networking sessions to heading out for comedy night. And you can go back to work recharged.” SUSS OUT A GOOD WORKPLACE Cheah Wenqi, co-founder…

Bliss Sanctuary for Women, Bali No children, no couples, and only a handful of women allowed at any one time so they can experience serenity and exclusivity. The newly renovated villa offers five- to seven-day packages that include meals, with unlimited massage and spa treatments, and more. www.blisssanctuaryforwomen.com Supershe Island, Finland Wake up on an island to the gorgeous view of the Baltic Sea. Start the day with meditation after breakfast and have a facial at the spa right after. Since the luxury resort’s opening last year, this off-the-grid vacation spot has become an oasis for professional women to connect with one another over leisure activities. https://supershe.com Josephine’s Guesthouse, Zurich It feels more like a cosy home than a three-star hotel. A breakfast buffet is served at a large table…

My boyfriend of three months brings up his ex-girlfriend pretty often in our conversations, saying things like “She used to do this”, “She didn’t like my blue bedsheet”, and so on. I feel second best though he loves me dearly. How do I get him to stop talking about her? An electric shock collar should do the trick! It sends a little tingle of electricity that should get your boyfriend twitching uncomfortably. Whenever he brings up the ex, activate the collar, and pretty soon, he will know not to mention her name. If that solution sounds insane, that’s because it is. Seriously, just bring the matter up and explain to him that it’s not nice for you to hear about his ex’s favourite foods and what she thought of all…