Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2020 i Her World Singapore

The cause of the current global chaos may be invisible, but the effect it has on everyone is not just evident in our daily lives now, it’s also deeply felt in our moods. Around the world, healthcare providers are fighting fearlessly on the front line, while essential service workers are working more tirelessly than ever to ensure that life carries on as normally as possible. In our own little way, we hope to contribute through conversations and positive messages with our new #HerWorldWithYou initiative. In this issue, you’ll find our Thrive package to help put your time indoors to good use, from self-improvement lessons you can master in 60 seconds/minutes/hours (page 102) to different ways to achieve inner calm through mindfulness apps and more (page 110). Plus, we’ve got you…

Suiting’s been around for the past few seasons, and designers are not getting tired of it – frankly, neither are we. The tailored set is here to stay for 2020, and it’s now more feminine, less borrowed from the boys. And the mainstay of the suit is undoubtedly the blazer. It’s smart, it’s chic, and the right cut or style will definitely give you a confidence boost in the boardroom. We recommend one in light silk, linen or crisp cotton that emphasises the waist, with eye-catching buttons on the sleeves to inject that element of fun. And don’t forget to play with tonal and textural contrasts. Whether it’s paired with a feminine skirt suit or a slouchy pantsuit, it’s all about you-do-you tailoring now WITH A SKIRT Move away from…

Most fresh fashion grads take the usual route of working for large fashion houses and establishing notable connections, before striking it out on their own, if they ever do. But not Anais Jourden Mak (pictured above). Instead, she established her eponymous label in 2012 immediately after emerging with a fashion design degree from the famed Studio Bercot in Paris. Based in Hong Kong, the 31-year-old sees that plunge as an advantage now. “In the past, people used to covet big brands. But now, people take pride in wearing brands that no one else has heard of,” she says. The label is known for sheer flouncy pieces in feminine silhouettes, but with a twist. Stemming from Anais’ obsession with fabrication, textures and traditional craft techniques like smocking and embroidery, her distinct…

01 LEARN FROM CELEBRITY STYLISTS Up your fashion game by booking a course with renowned fashion stylist Lucinda Chambers, who has been a magazine fashion director for 25 years. She’s offering an online fashion styling course at Business of Fashion (www.businessoffashion.com/education/courses/fashion-styling-lucinda-chambers) where you can learn how to be a stylist as well as the shoot process. The 11-hour course features downloadable learning materials so you can learn at your own pace, and is free for BoF Professional account holders (sign up for US$37 or S$52 a month to get unlimited access to all courses). Other fashion professionals are also viewing this as an opportunity to give back: New York-based celebrity stylist Allison Bornstein, whose clients include Gigi Hadid and Katie Holmes, is offering Facetime wardrobe consultations (Allisonbornstein.com) for US$150 or…

Serum Fresh Umbrian Clay Mattifying Serum, $61 Its star ingredient, Umbrian clay from Italy, has extra high mineral content that helps to neutralise acidity, soak up oil and impurities, and calm irritation. Laneige Mini Pore Blurring Tightener, $52 Use this as the last step of skincare to blur out pores. It also seals in nutrients from skincare and maintains skin’s oil-water balance. Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum, $100 A concentrated mix of seven alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids, such as glycolic, lactic and salicylic, dissolves waxy plugs in pores, regulates oil production and boosts skin renewal. Caudalie Vinopure Skin Perfecting Serum, $62 It’s ultra-light but has a high concentration of salicylic acid to tackle excess oil and blackheads. Rosewater, antioxidants and essential oils soothe and hydrate…

I spent my younger years outdoors, and I now have freckles and brown spots on my nose and cheeks. What’s the most intensive yet gentle anti-pigmentation treatment with quick results? Pigmentation is a common concern for people exposed to the sun daily. At Prive, we believe every patient is different, so we offer customised combination treatments. For overall brightening or mild pigmentation, there’s Pico laser with a brightening facial. Pico laser works in pico-seconds – one trillionth of a second. This extreme speed means skin doesn’t heat up as much, which cuts the risk of hyper-pigmentation. When the pigments absorb the laser light, the particles fragment into really thin “dust”. We combine Pico laser with our Intense Hydro Therapy facial, an advanced hydration treatment that gives you softer, smoother and…

With a $80,000 yearly income as a sales manager, she saves about $1,500 every month. When it comes to emergency funds, Michelle Tan has squirrelled away living costs that can last up to eight months. But like many women, the 30-year-old is consciously saving but finds investing “scary”. And the fear stems from a lack of knowledge in financial products and how they work. Indeed, with the vast options and the risk of investing, it can be intimidating for a novice. But investing with a clear (financial) goal in mind helps connect your money to your investments. Without it, it’s pretty much like jumping in the car and driving aimlessly without a destination in sight. So there are a few things to consider in a “check list” of what’s a…

My mother and I had such a tumultuous relationship when I was growing up, but today, we’re the best of friends. And a good woman – and mother – she is, as I’ve come to appreciate her even more over time. She was, in some ways, strict like a Tiger Mum when it came to discipline. But I was never pressured about my school grades, and she would just tell me, “Do your best and make it to the next level”. I actually did really well – and I knew she was proud of me, but it just never really impressed her as much, as grades were never a focus nor a priority in my family. I was that annoying kid who wanted ballet, piano, art, violin and swimming classes,…

A ladylike sport A watch that’s fashionable, practical and athletic? We’re sold. The Tissot PR100 Lady Sport Chic is part of the sporty yet feminine Tissot PR100 Lady family of watches. Its robust 36mm case and unfussy face make it a perfect everyday companion, while its shimmering mother-of-pearl or sunray dials and dazzling index diamonds add a dash of luxury to any outfit. Available at Tissot stores. HERBAL HAIRCARE AND COLOUR Imagine being able to care for your scalp while giving your hair a natural long-lasting colour, all in the comfort of your own home. Infused with Korean ginseng, sophora root and dandelion nourishing essence, Ryo’s Mild Formula Hair Dye Cream comes in four natural yet vivid Asian shades that are perfect for touching up grey roots. $18.90 for a…

SHOULDERS One of the key factors that affects a blazer’s gravitas. A broader shoulder-padded one can help you appear more confident (and fashionable), while a lightly padded one that fits neatly at your shoulders looks more sleek and sophisticated. SLEEVE If you want to look formal, the correct sleeve length should end right above the top of your wrist bone. STYLE The two most common styles: double-breasted (seen here) and single-breasted. The former is more refined and should be reserved for important events, while the latter has a slight casual twist and is good for your everyday workwear or to spice up a casual T-shirt + jeans combo on the weekends. TOP COLLAR It should always fit snugly behind your neck, no matter how formal or casual your blazer is.…

For 160 years, Tag Heuer has demonstrated pure avant-garde watchmaking spirit and in 2015, it launched the first luxury smartwatch. Now, the Swiss watchmaker has launched the third edition of the Tag Heuer Connected watch – a chronograph-inspired timepiece crafted in the purest watchmaking tradition. Choose from a 45mm stainless steel or titanium case with a state of-the-art digital experience geared towards athletic performance. Versatility is a key feature: The touchscreen watch face, which is always displayed, offers five mechanical- or digital-inspired versions to choose from, and it comes with an intuitive interchangeable bracelet system. With a single clip motion, switch up the look with durable rubber straps in a range of colours, other than the classic core steel and black bracelets. The new Tag Heuer Sports app provides detailed…

Jonathan Anderson’s fascination with the hedonistic Balearic lifestyle that underlines the Loewe Paula’s Ibiza capsule collection derives from the memory of holidays he spent there in his youth. The creative director of Loewe singled out Paula’s, a very important boutique in Ibiza during the mid-’70s, for its influence as an international hub on the likes of spirited bohemians and their equally colourful floral garments. Think of it as a holiday collection if you may, but Anderson takes it one step further, with a collection that is filled with a riotous mix of colours, prints, details and silhouettes, as well as eclectic accessories. Some of the prints are recurring ones that have since become Loewe Paula’s Ibiza signatures. The lily and mermaid motifs inspired by the Mediterranean are seen on clothes…

Hera Sensual Powder Matte in BRB, $43 This liquid lipstick with a matte finish has primer ingredients to smooth over lines, and a hydrating oil to prevent dryness. M.A.C Glow Play Blush in Groovy, $49 Has a cushiony, cream formula that’s highly blendable so you can build colour from sheer to medium. Nars Paradise Found Bronzing Powder, $65 Lightweight and silky, this soft brown with subtle gold shimmer creates an effortless sun-kissed look. Gucci Multi-use Gel Gloss, $43 Add a luminous touch to your look with this clear shimmer gel, which can be used to play up eyes, lips or cheeks. Huda Beauty Pastels Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette in Mint, $55 It has warm and cool shades in matte, shimmer and metallic finishes, and the colours are designed to complement one…

21/60 ONCE A VICTIM ON SOCIAL MEDIA, THE INFLUENCER SHARES HOW TECH CAN MAKE US VULNERABLE TO DANGERS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD OF. Nothing in the world can prepare you for something so sudden and so cruel. I never thought that I would become a victim of the Internet – a platform that launched my full-time job as an influencer. But it happened two years ago, when an intimate footage was circulated online without my consent. Prior to that, I was a happy-go-lucky girl who used Instagram to connect with others who shared the same hobbies as I did. I would regularly update my followers with the happenings in my life. Imagine: the worst thing that could ever happen to you, uploaded on the Internet for the world to see.…

01 Volatility It measures fluctuations in the price of a security, or an index. Higher volatilities indicate higher risk. There are some volatility scales that indicate the level of risk, for example, from a scale of 1 to 10 – a higher rating means higher risk. 02 Bull and Bear Bull market is used to describe a market (that’s the stock market) that is on an uptrend. It would typically mean that the asset class such as stocks rise in value for a period of time. Each asset class has its own market. A bear market, on the other hand, indicates a downtrend, where prices are falling. Some reasons for a bear market are high unemployment rates and a faltering market as a result of falling share prices. 03 FX…

I’m getting married next year and I’m planning my wedding. I regret letting our families’ concerns play such a big role in the wedding planning. How do we tell our folks to let us make our own decisions without being disrespectful? Weddings are always a sticky subject for family members, and keeping everyone happy is like spending hours, days and weeks trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube, which is no fun at all. That said, your wedding is for you. It’s your once (or twice) in a lifetime experience. But understand that to a certain extent, it is sort of, kind of, for the parents, too. So reaching a level of compromise is always good. Still, you don’t have to accept your mother’s ideas for an all-pink wedding extravaganza! But…

1. The purpose “Always decide the purpose of the suit. Is it going to be for daily wear or as a statement piece? That will help us to decide which direction to work towards in terms of the design,” says Sheryl Yeo, 28, founder and director of 3Eighth, a local customisable brand that’s been adapting elements of menswear tailoring for women since 2018. 2. The details “Every blazer may look similar, but it’s these little touches, like the width of the lapels, that make each piece unique and different,” says Yeo. “It can also add colour and texture, for instance, a velvet lapel in a contrasting hue.” 3. The fabric weight “This determines how your blazer drapes and falls on your body. For instance, heavier tweeds give you a more…

“In Hong Kong, there are just so many people, and I don’t always want to talk to them. In fact, I want to escape and just stay in the countryside,” says designer Mountain Yam of his homeland. And he believes there are many who share this outlook, which is why he strives to use his designs to address this. His aim: to remind women that the world is vibrant and bursting with inspiration through the use of colour in his label 112 Mountainyam. “I see colour as a form of energy, and my label, as a tool to uplift women,” he says. His SS ’20 collection was inspired by a trip to Morocco in 2019. Motifs include multicoloured desert wave and mosaic tile prints, and embroidered sequinned embellishments based on…

1. Hermes Beauty Rouge Casaque, $103 Gives lips a silky matte finish that feels like you’re wearing a Hermes silk scarf. – Clarence Lee 2. Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Fusion in True Red #818, $52 Lightweight, long-lasting colour for that perfect blurred lip-stain effect. – Sha Shamsi 3. Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy in #520 Carnal Creme, $52 Super creamy, ultra-soft and glides on easily. – Ginger Lynette 4. Gucci Rouge a Levres Mat Lipstick in #25 Goldie Red, $53 A true neutral red that you can’t make a mistake using. – Larry Yeo 5. Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Sheer Matte in Shade #101 Libre YSL Beaute, $54 Has a buildable, lightweight finish with a square bullet that creates precise lines. – Peter Khor 6. Tom Ford Lip Color…

Pollution, from exhaust fumes to UV rays, is a big culprit when it comes to premature skin ageing. But while your skin isn’t totally helpless – it defends itself nightly against the free radicals that form from daily pollution exposure – this never-ending cycle isn’t good for the skin. South Korean beauty brand Hera found that when skin is overwhelmed night after night, it becomes too exhausted to restore itself. Park Seon Mi, senior researcher at Amorepacific Brand Science Lab, says the team studied skin cells carrying three days’ worth of environmental damage and found that they looked like those from an older person. Even the slightest residual damage causes skin to age faster, she says. In its search for an antipollution ingredient, Hera found pyruvate. The chemical compound is…

Chantecaille will open its second counter at Tangs at Tang Plaza, at the end of May, adding to its Takashimaya D.S. flagship. Here’s a peek at two special beauty bundles just for you: For A Younger-Looking You: Bio Collection Special Set, $820 This skincare duo consisting of the well-loved Bio Lifting Serum+ and Bio Lifting Oil-Free Fluid+ will plump, lift and firm skin. For Mum: Mother’s Beauty Special, $450 Rose de Mai Cream strengthens and nourishes skin to keep it soft and supple, while Rose de Mai Eye Lift reduces puffiness and the look of wrinkles to keep the eye area bright.…

Snappy Fixes An awesome collection of solutions for those with a short attention span. The 60-Second Skills on LitmosHeroes.com offers hundreds of quick fixes and self-improvement skills for the workplace and home, from nailing that interview, dissecting a balance sheet, social media marketing, reducing stress and more. Prices start at US$2.49 ($3.55) per user per month but you can sign up for a free trial. Draw And Paint Like An Artist Daunting software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator have never been easier to master with Envato Tuts+ 60 Second Video Tutorials’ free series at bit.ly/2yGelNb. Get helpful tips and tricks in a wide range of videos, such as Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Use the Layers Panel, and Photoshop in 60 Seconds: How to Customize a Flyer Template.…

I There is no better time to take control and dig deeper into our emotional and mental wellbeing. From the comfort of our homes (or armchair), we can seek alternative ways and take this opportunity to try out new things to chill, destress, reconnect – and thrive. Let the sound in, and calm your mind and body with yoga and qigong. Chill With Crystal “Singing” Bowls Reconnect with your body, relax and recharge with the soothing, vibrating sounds of the crystal “singing” bowls in this hour-long class by reiki teacher Jaslyn Kee Ng. She begins her guided sound meditation while playing seven chakras crystal “singing” bowls throughout the session. Participants are to find a quiet comfortable space, bed or chair at home to rest on before the session begins. Put…

So you’re in what seems to resemble a lockdown. No unnecessary travelling (read: no escapades), keeping a 1m distance from people in public spaces, and bars and clubs are closed for now. Call it a mood-killer. This could be the end of our way of life, right? Wrong! That doesn’t mean your dating life has to come to an end, girls! Of course, it means you need to be extra careful going about it these days. Sure, gone are the days (for now) of swiping right and running off to dinner and movie dates. Luckily, we live in the Internet age that allows us to get by pretty decently. We can still meet face-to-face, we can still chat, laugh and gaze into each others eyes, as long as your camera…