Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2020 i Her World Singapore

GRUNGE Feel free to quip the iconic style of the late Kurt Cobain freely. Jeans plus a checkered shirt or hoodie is the great basic, but keep it within the same colour family. FUNKY Walk on the wild side with cool easy pieces that are a mix of activewear and preppy separates, topped off by quirky accessories. SPORTY Exemplify fitness chic by wearing everything with tracksuit pants, taking inspiration from ’90s mall rats. WORK Grey is it, but add the occasional black or white for some smart sartorial options. Prices unavailable unless stated…

JIA JIA This New York-based label offers jewellery made from healing crystals and precious stones. All crystals are ethically hand-selected from mines. Each creation is modern and one-of-a-kind, bringing newness to the industry. ARTCLUB A progressive brand founded by Australian designer Heidi Middleton focusing on fashion, art and vintage. Recognising the importance of sustainability, the brand creates a dialogue between the brand, the maker and customer through the thoughtful touch of including the maker’s name within the garment. MINJUKIM We were looking for someone with a unique brand DNA, someone who could translate their designs into something our customer would buy and wear. South Korean designer Minju Kim has a modern approach to sexiness – her previous collection has resonated globally, and it has been super exciting to see how…

It’s durable, hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant and affordable, which make these timepieces ideal for daily wear. And these styles prove that they’re not just for the guys.…

Whether we’re using our mobile phones or laptops, screens are a huge part of our lives. It wouldn’t be a biggie if our screens didn’t emit blue light – but all e-devices (and LED lights) do. Think of blue light as UV rays, only indoors. How is it that we’re so careful about sun protection, but not blue light protection? We should be, because blue light is a bigger factor in skin ageing than UV rays – think dark spots, lines and skin damage. That’s why we’re adding Laneige’s Neo Cushion Foundation ($62) to our daily armour against blue light. An anti-blue-light foundation is already a rarity. This one is the first in the market to be certified by Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. During the testing, done…

Here’s what you need to know about skincare boosters: They’re short-term treatment programmes you use from as little as two weeks to up to two months, and then stop. They contain a higher concentration of ingredients than everyday skincare, and are meant to give your skin intensive help, addressing concerns from dryness to dark spots, dullness, wrinkles and sagging. And as these are treatment programmes, you shouldn’t expect to see results overnight. The changes in your skin will take time – you need to be patient. With the year-end festivities – albeit muted this year – approaching, you should start boosting your skin now, to see results in time. TO IMPROVE SKIN RESILIENCE AND INCREASE RADIANCE WHAT IT IS A four-week programme that reactivates cell energy so skin can better…

YOU WANT TO LOOK FRESH-FACED, WITH CLEARER, SPOT-FREE SKIN Acne breakouts, clogged pores and skin roughness can mar your look. These medi-facials help clear the skin, leaving the complexion smoother and more refined. ADVANCED ACNE TREATMENT PLUS WHERE > IDS Aesthetics #05-07/08 Novena Specialist Center, tel: 6568-3559, and #02-02 International Building, tel: 6450-3555 BEST DONE > Three weeks before WHAT IT IS A clarifying facial that addresses active breakouts and clogged pores. The Theraclear machine helps remove pus from pimples, followed by light therapy, which soothes inflamed skin and keeps zits at bay. Skin is left clean and clear. However, with acne treatments, one session usually isn’t enough, and a course of six treatments is recommended to achieve the best results. ESSENTIAL FACIAL RE/JUVENATION (EFR) WHERE > DRx Medical Aesthetic…

You might be forgiven for thinking of Shubigi Rao as a writer, since her book Pulp II: A Visual Bibliography of the Banished Book just swept the Singapore Literature Prize 2020 for Creative Nonfiction in English, but the multi-talented 45-year-old really defies definition. For one thing, Mumbai-born Shubigi is also an award-winning multi-disciplinary artist who makes layered installations of films, books, etchings, drawings, pseudo-scientific machines, metaphysical puzzles, video works, ideological board games, and archives, and who will be exhibiting in a major biennial and triennial next year. For another, she was unanimously selected to curate the fifth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, South Asia’s biggest visual arts event, which begins in December. She's also a filmmaker, with two new films in the works. “I see very little separation between my…

A classic design? Investment-worthy? Reflects your dynamic personality? Yes, yes and yes. That’s the latest version of Rolex’s Oyster Perpetual 36 in a nutshell. A descendant of the world’s first waterproof wristwatch, introduced in 1926, the iconic timepiece now has lacquer dials in five cool new colours: candy pink, turquoise blue, yellow, coral red and green. What’s new on the inside: the calibre 3230, a movement debuted by the brand this year. Equipped with a self-winding module, its power reserve now extends to around 70 hours. It’s also more resistant to shocks and magnetic fields. Designed for both form and function, the distinctive three-piece link Oyster bracelet has been fitted with an extension system – a first for the Oyster Perpetual range. This folding Oysterclasp, together with the Easylink comfort…

With fans such as A-listers Gwyneth Paltrow, Lady Gaga and Rita Ora, State Property definitely has bragging rights. Even former First Lady Michelle Obama has been seen wearing its designs. Stocked at major department stores in the US and loved by Hollywood, the homegrown contemporary fine jewellery label still calls Singapore home. Founded by jeweller Lin Ruiyin, 30, and industrial designer Afzal Imram, 31, in 2015, the brand is known for its “wearable art”, by fusing modern design with innovative techniques and traditional craftsmanship. The pair explain the brand’s vision: “Inspired by Art Deco, but brought into the modern day, striking a balance between minimalism and maximalism.” Their latest collection, entitled Voyager, is inspired by Carl Sagan’s Golden Record phonographs — found in the time capsule aboard 1977’s Voyager 1…

Made for the modern woman who isn’t afraid to dream big, the Defy Midnight in practical stainless steel with a glossy finish dial is Zenith’s first women’s watch designed as a ladies’ collection. “We are placing women’s watches at the forefront of the brand’s creative endeavours, but we weren’t content with making yet another ladies’ watch. With our newest models, it is the first time that Zenith has conceived women’s watches from the ground up,” says the brand’s CEO Julien Tornare. A visual manifestation of the Swiss luxury watch maker’s philosophy “Time to reach your star”, this understated and elegant timepiece evokes the beauty of the dark vastness of the night sky with its gradient blue or grey dials. The white mother-pearl dial with a vertical gradient effect evokes moonlight…

Her style Modern. Casual. Eclectic. Elegant. New York. Her everyday accessories My current favourite is the new Tiffany 1837 Makers 27mm watch in stainless steel with a Tiffany blue face. I absolutely love it as you can dress it up or wear it casually on weekends. I have several vintage Tiffany pieces from my grandmother that I wear alongside Jean Schlumberger or Elsa Peretti pieces. After 33 years with Tiffany, I style my clothing around my Tiffany jewellery! Her favourite jewellery I’ve always had a particular love for jewellery with tsavorites. Tsavorite is as durable as it is beautiful, which is quite a unique combination. I actually chose tsavorites as the side stones on my engagement ring in 1991. On her decision to become a gemologist I was probably nine…

1. Supergoop! CC Screen SPF50, $60 Supergoop! has refreshed its original CC Screen with SPF50 (up from SPF30), and more tints (15 versus the original four). The CC cream + sunscreen hydrates, corrects imperfections and protects skin. Clean beauties can rest easy as the mineral formula uses only clean ingredients. In 15 shades from Sephora.sg , and in eight shades at Sephora stores. 2. Chanel Rouge Allure Laque, $52 I love the look and feel of this liquid lipstick – shiny, intense long-lasting colour that’s so comfortable to wear. It goes on with one slick, and stays on for up to 12 hours, resistant to water, rubbing and smudging (yes, mask-wearing). And while it’s on, lips remain supple and hydrated (also for up to 12 hours). In 20 shades. 3.…

Salt is no stranger when it comes to beauty practices. The mineral content penetrates easily into skin, replenishing it with trace elements, like magnesium, manganese, potassium and calcium. It’s also said to work on acne, drying out oily skin. But before salt was used in beauty treatments, it was used to treat the sick. The most famous of all is the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland. In the 1880s, a doctor discovered that salt mine workers at Wieliczka were healthier and had better skin than coal and metal miners. It was because of the salt they were exposed to. That’s how halotherapy, which uses an environment where microscopic salt particles are in the air, began. Salt caves are also beneficial to skin conditions like dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema. In Singapore,…

geing is natural, and that’s going to happen to all of us… I just want to always look like myself, even if that’s an older version of myself.” So said Halle Berry in a 2015 interview. She probably didn’t know it at the time, but that sums up a growing movement in the beauty industry, where the focus is not so much on anti-ageing, but on ageing well. No more obsessively fighting the signs of age – it’s about keeping your skin in healthy, tip-top condition at any age. Ageing is a natural consequence of being alive. To be anti-ageing makes no more sense than being anti-life. What led to this new approach of prioritising skin health over wrinkle count? Well, for one, there’s the larger wellness trend of recent…

I had to learn how to spend money. Yes, you heard me, not save but spend – no typo there. You see, my family did not have much money when I was growing up. My father was in construction and my mother worked long shifts as a nurse. They were parents before either of them turned 25, and they worked long, hard hours to support us, while paying off the house mortgage. We were not poor, but I was aware that we didn’t have a lot of spare cash. We never took cab rides; I used hand-me-downs from my family; and I didn’t have new stationery in school. We didn’t order drinks when we went to the hawker centre (my dad would bring a bottle of water along to save…

Exfoliate and hydrate all at once It’s little wonder that the Ellure Tomato Resonance Graphene Bubble Mask exploded in popularity as soon as it was launched. For one thing, it dissolves and removes dead skin cells without the need for scrubbing, which can make sensitive skin prone to damage and redness. Plus, it hydrates skin during the exfoliation process, keeping it soft and supple round the clock. Formulated with tomato essence (tomatoes are packed with antioxidants, which fight cellular damage and eliminate excess oils) and made with graphene (a material that is breathable and enhances absorption), this sheet mask is just what you need to breathe new life into tired skin. One box (five masks) retails for $28, and a bundle of three boxes retails for $75. For more information,…

CHECKS Pattern-play novices: Reach for checks in black and white as they’ll go with everything you already own. GINGHAM Whether you opt for safe and classic or bold and cheery, this youthful print always gives a mood-lifting effect. HOUNDSTOOTH A perfect blend of serious yet stylish, this is your go-to for a smooth transition from boardroom meetings to intimate parties. WINDOWPANE Perpendicular panels exude grownup chic, and can easily be mixed and matched with dots, stripes, or even paisleys and florals.…

Born in New York, with her growing-up years spent in Tokyo, London and Hong Kong, Elizabeth van der Goltz would often travel and visit museums with her parents. Her father would take the family to all the best designer shops in Europe to have suits and shirts made. Even in Hong Kong, she would visit all the local tailors to shop for fabrics and have her clothes made. The 47-year-old still subscribes to the same style philosophy today: investing in wardrobe classics to buy now and wear forever. A khaki trench coat, a forever shirt, a navy blazer, a slick black dress and a turtleneck are her key essentials. “I also look for updated versions that will remain interesting in years to come. Giuliva Heritage and Gabriela Hearst are brands…

They were – and still are – primarily worn on the right hand to distinguish them from wedding rings. Designed to draw attention with their size and col flambo are a gr to compl minimalis…

What is nude? Well, it’s not a light brown. Not really. A nude lipstick is simply how the shade looks against your skin. To find the right hue, look at two things: skin tone (what you see on the surface) and skin undertone (warm, cool or neutral), says makeup artist Larry Yeo. For warmer skin tones, like honey, choose a nude with a warmer undertone – one with a peachy or golden base; a pink-based nude makes you look ashy. If you have a cooler skin tone, enhance the natural tone of your lips with a rosy nude. The perfect nude lipstick should give your lips a flush of colour and make you look fresh-faced. It should enhance your lips, not make them disappear into your face. And that nude…

Tranexamic acid can help reduce skin discoloration and hyperpigmentation. You can find the ingredient in TDF Fairence T-Complex ($128.40), which is scientifically designed to reduce the intensity of dark spots and pigmented skin, and clinically proven to treat melasma. The cream’s patented system delivers 11 times the concentration of tranexamic acid, niacinamide and lactobionic acid to the deeper skin layers for effective brightening. To find out more or to make a purchase, scan this QR code.…

Sulwhasoo Bloomstay Vitalizing Cream, $120-$198 Restores a youthful, supple look to skin with plum blossom extract said have an antioxidant effect, increase collagen production and slow down cell ageing. Yuzu, orange, and germinated fruits and seeds firm skin while giving you an inside-out glow. Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream, $102 Best for dry skin, this rich but fast-absorbing moisturiser is like a healthy Japanese diet for skin. Antioxidant-rich purple rice, plus green tea and algae, intensely hydrate and replenish ceramides for bouncy, luminous skin. Saturday Skin Pretty Pop Probiotic Whipped Cream, $62 Its soft, whipped texture feels a treat, while its encapsulated probiotics give you supple, lustrous skin. Other goodies: niacinamide to hydrate, and hibiscus extract to smooth lines. SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion, $100-$116 Contains SK-II’s signature bioingredient, Pitera,…

1 Record audio journal entries on your phone. 2 Create a visual moodboard in your smartphone. Snap pictures and store them in a slideshow format, using mobile applications like Keynote and Google Slides. Then, add short captions on what the pictures mean to you. (For example, write about how you felt, what you did and why you took the picture.) 3 Use journaling mobile apps like Perspective and The Bullet Journal Companion to record your thoughts on the go. 4 If you’re more of a desktop or laptop user, try Penzu, a free online journal that offers encryption.…

1 MAT An often overlooked but much needed piece of equipment is a good exercise mat to cushion the impact on joints, and provide much needed grip when doing cardio and bodyweight exercises, such as jumping jacks, planks, push-ups, mountain climbers and crunches. For a sleek and functional piece, try Alo Yoga’s Warrior Mat (aloyoga.com), which boasts a nonslip and moisture-wicking surface, and comes with a cushioned rubber backing. 2 WEIGHTS Unless you’re looking to be a weightlifting pro, you’ll likely not need a full set of weights. A more realistic purchase would be a set of adjustable dumbbells – lighter weights for shoulder or accessory exercises (such as goblet squats and chest press), and heavier weights for lower body exercises – or specific-weight dumbbells suited for your workouts. Pro…

I tried very, very hard to be buddies with my new boyfriend’s mates (guys). But they don’t seem to be taking well to me. What can I do to make them accept me? Seem is the operative word here. I’ve rarely thought poorly about my friends’ new crushes. At the very worst, I’ve had no opinion of them other than their looks because sometimes, they’re shy and they don’t volunteer too much info. Possibly, I might have seemed to not like them. Maybe this is what you’re encountering. I’ve learnt from my local friends to “talk cock”! Yeah, tell everyone that you look at Zac Efron because he’s a hottie, but you hate his films. It’s okay, let it all hang out! At least they’ll either love you or hate…

If travel is going to be a rarity, you might as well make it a luxurious experience – and it doesn’t get more luxurious than this striking suitcase from Moncler’s Genius collection. The French fashion brand teamed up with German luggage manufacturer Rimowa, harnessing its engineering expertise and technically advanced materials. What makes it stand out instantly: the LED screen on the front that really takes personalisation to the next level. Simply customise a unique message using the Moncler Rimowa Reflection app on your iPhone and Android. The cabin-sized case itself is a spin on the iconic Rimowa Original Cabin, the aluminum exterior now a lustrous mirrored surface that recalls the lacquered effect of Moncler’s down jackets. While the limited edition Moncler Rimowa Reflection ($4,280) was launched in September, the…