Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2019 i Her World Singapore

For the last three years, thanks to our diligent features team, Her World has been rounding up a list of outstanding men (page 92) who are not only successful but give back to society in their own ways. In this year’s edition of multi-faceted guys, we have corporate lawyers who endeavour in their philanthropic interests and creatives who have found inventive ways to do good through their work. Keith Tnee and Joshua Woo Tsung-Ken take on pro bono cases to fight for migrant workers’ rights and represent the underprivileged. Andee Chua offers entrepreneurial lessons to teens and Kenneth Chia uses his copywriting skills to promote NGOs. Reading about each of them gives me hope that there are bound to be many more achieving men out there contributing on the quiet.…

The ’80s Redux Blame it on Stranger Things, set in the era’s dreamy haze of disco fog and hairspray. What’s new for Resort 2020: It’s deconstructed and renewed with urban sensibility – think power shoulders meets casual joggers and neon accessories reminiscent of wild night shindigs. The ’80s is back, and it’s better than ever. The Effortless Paper-bag Pants It gives you a waist and accentuates your silhouette at once. Amp it up this season by pairing with tailored blazers or cool leather pieces. Add A Bow It grants instant girlish appeal, but on the runway, designers upped the ante by using unexpected fabrics, like velvet and leather, and pairing with berms. Two Ways To Go Green Either Granny Smith or brilliant emerald. Go bold with a head to toe…

In these times of fast fashion and consumerism, there’s now a push towards owning timeless classics. And that’s the benchmark for Toteme, the label started by fashion multi-hyphenate Elin Kling and her husband, model-turned-art-director Karl Lindman. Founded in New York in 2014, the brand is now based in Stockholm, and goes by the motto of creating everyday basics that you can mix and match to form a functional, pragmatic wardrobe. The designers’ Scandinavian sensibilities are evident in the brand’s permanent core collection. Featuring clean lines and relaxed silhouettes, it comprises 45 essentials that range from tailored tops and jackets to denim jeans and even swimwear. There are also seasonal collections (four a year) of the same minimalist designs but with a twist, like ruched details for added texture. These come…

Picture this: You spend two hours at a salon getting your scalp massaged and hair treated. Your hair feels light, soft and smooth – it even has a healthy sheen. You step out of the salon feeling like a million bucks. Most of the time though, small wins like that end the moment you wash your hair. Somehow, your hair just doesn’t feel as great after you wash it at home. You find knots and tangles, and your hair goes back to its usual dry and/or frizzy state. And you already know why: The products you use at home are often not the same as the ones used in-salon to treat your hair concerns, not as effective as the latter, and not targeting your hair concern at the root. Shiseido…

Entrepreneur Catherine Tan, 69, has a knack for spotting potentially great skincare, addressing emerging needs, and getting clinical results that other products can’t better. One only has to look to her brand’s first offering: Crystal Tomato skincare supplements. Introduced in 2012, it came about after she got wind that a group of scientists in Israel had cultivated a breed of non-genetically modified white tomatoes with a high content of colourless carotenoids for skin-whitening benefits. When consumed, the carotenoids reportedly accumulate in skin to help absorb UV rays and provide antioxidant protection. The hitch: the tomatoes were not sold for normal consumption, and one has to eat a lot of them to achieve meaningful effect. Tan wasn’t put off by that. She was convinced that it was a game-changer, and secured…

1.THREAD LIFT Dissolvable threads inserted under the skin create a scaffold around which new collagen and tissue can grow, giving your face a lift. WHAT’S IMPROVED: Thread lifts have come a long way. “The premise remains the same today – offering skin-lifting effects – but the procedure is now relatively non-invasive with little downtime, compared to face-lift surgery. The threads, previously smooth, now have various barbs and hooks, and are dissolvable,” says Dr Ivan Puah, founder of Amaris B. Clinic. BEST FOR: Jowls and marionette lines. WHAT A SKILLED DOCTOR CAN DO: “It’s a skill-based treatment, so a more experienced doctor can deliver a better and safer outcome,” says Dr Puah. PROS: “It shows more immediate results than radiofrequency or ultrasound procedures, which take time to show,” says Dr SK…

WHY I CAN’T JADE SEAH He needs his mum’s approval on everything, while she can do no wrong (even when she’s at fault). He’s clueless in the domestic department, and probably has no intention of moving out to live independently. I’m talking about the mama’s boys or mummy’s boys – men who are greatly influenced by or attached to their mothers. Many of my girlfriends have dated mummy’s boys, and the horror stories range from the fights they have had (involving *gulp* his mum), reporting to Mummy on every detail, to as far as not letting the girlfriend take a bite out of a dish she prepared for her precious offspring. You’ll see me running for the hills at the first sign of a man who is overly attached to…

Hello Hydration Oxygen has been a popular supplement for treatments and therapies, and La Source Spa is right on that bandwagon. In its ultimate all-in-one La Signature Facial @ Oxygen Infused Therapy, a pressurised stream of oxygen spray delivers a concoction of 98 per cent pure oxygen and Inni (La Source’s all-natural skincare line) products into the deep layers of skin. First-time customers can enjoy a 90-minute trial session for $198 (UP $308) from Nov 1-30, 2019. At 15 Scotts Road, Thong Teck Building. Mask Up To Look Fresher Pulling all-nighters and forgetting to stay hydrated? Evans Dermalogical Diamond Tomato Collagen Mask with Dragonfruit might just be the thing to help. Formulated with colourless carotenoids extracted from diamond tomatoes and dragonfruits, it promises to fight the effects of ageing by…

Exclusively in the digital edition WATCH OUR VIDEOS Go behind the scenes with pop star siblings Benjamin and Narelle Kheng as they tell us how they really feel about each other. + THE SIBS SHARE THEIR SELF-CARE ROUTINES IN BEAUTY UNDERCOVER. SEE MORE Elevated basics from Toteme’s Pre-spring 2020 collection SHOP The hottest matte pink lipsticks Download the digital edition of Her World November from the App Store or Google Play, or log on to www.sphmagazines.com.sg/digital.…

The modern woman already knows that fashion can be simple and elegant without being boring – as evidenced by the cult following for Jil Sander, The Row and Phoebe Philo’s Celine. This Cruise season, though, a new wave of names are putting their own spin on it. From Bottega Veneta to Louis Vuitton and Chloe, designers are playing with fabrics, volume and proportion to add drama to minimalist proportions. And it’s not just confined to the runways. Scroll through Instagram and you’ll be inspired by the effortlessly modern styles of fashion influencers like Sara Crampton, Annemiek Kessels and Brittany Bathgate. Why you should cop their look too: The easy to mix and match designs allow you to maximise your outfits – each guaranteed to look as effortlessly stunning as the…

FACE TCM FACIAL Geranium Multivitamin Firming Treatment, at Geranium Skin & Hair Boutique Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique that involves scraping the skin with a massage tool – typically, a flat palm-sized tool made from buffalo horn or jade – to stimulate the muscles and improve blood circulation. On your face, it has the effect of reducing puffiness from water retention and exercising the facial muscles for a firmer complexion and more defined contours. In this case, gua sha massage is incorporated into a facial: a slightly stinging multi-vitamin firming treatment to enhance skin elasticity, hydrate and brighten, followed by extraction, and ending with a lifting mask that covers the eyes and mouth. The gua sha massage lasts 40min and is done in the middle of…

Call it haute couture without breaking the bank, Givenchy Atelier is a new limited edition capsule collection for women and men that consists of contemporary separates and tailored day wear. It incorporates the elements of Givenchy’s famous haute couture know-how, including voluminous construction, embellishments, and that certain unexpectedness — like a white lace blazer with a peek-a-boo effect. And yes, artistic director Clare Waight Keller inserts some interesting accessories into the lineup. From a colour-block belt bag to a mini nylon backpack with an oversized bow, all bear Givenchy’s distinctive label underscored with red line – a nod to the founder’s way of signing his sketches. In a monochromatic palette and a medley of the brand’s iconic fabrics, such as georgette, guipure and lace, they are created for a wardrobe…

They are not cheap: the facial squares pictured here are from zero-waste grocer Unpackt, and five pieces cost $12 (that’s $2.40 each). But their value for money doesn’t come from buying in bulk – it comes from the fact that this produces less waste. If properly taken care of, each pad can last five years (that’s 0.006 cents per use per year if used daily). With the exception of nail polish remover, they can be used with all kinds of makeup remover and toner/lotion. To clean, toss them in a laundry mesh bag into a cold wash cycle, then air dry. Or soak in baking soda, then handwash with mild soap in cold water.…

1 LYF AT FUNAN Location: 67 Hill Street, Level 4 Funan Mall Mingle: Work at the co-working space on the fourth floor or sign up for a networking session. You can also catch a movie with your neighbours at the residents-only cinema. Monthly: Buy a membership at $1,000++ or book a room for $144+ per night (one month minimum stay). 2 LOGIN Location: Queenstown, Novena and Orchard Road Mingle: Attend a zumba class at the gym or sign up for cooking classes. Monthly: From $1,500 for a single room. 3 COLIWOO Location: Boon Lay Drive, Raeburn Park and Cantonment Road Mingle: Cook in the masterchef-style kitchen and dine at the spacious communal spaces. Monthly: From $1,200 for a single suite. Units are also for sale. 4 HMLET Location: Cantonment Road…