Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2021 i Her World Singapore

I believe I’m not just speaking for myself when I declare “I’m ready for you, 2021!” 2020 has been challenging for all of us. And it’s not just in terms of health and financial worries – life as we know it has changed. I’d like to think it’s for the better, but changes are never easy for most of us. While many of us may still be working from home despite the recent move to Phase 3, drawing a line between work and home continues to pose a challenge. Virtual meetings are still going on while you juggle putting spoonfuls of food into both your and your kids’ mouths. Meanwhile, your husband throws you dirty looks, and you wish your colleagues and bosses would just take the hint and let…

TAILORING Specifically, relaxed tailoring – when you pair a well-cut piece with a basic tee, and simply wear them with ease. COLOUR Pump up the colour quotient with solid-toned accessories. It works even better when your base comes in the form of a bright dress. Wear it over jeans for extra edge. PRINT Rooted in our need to connect with nature, Cruise’s riot of prints come in floral and botanical motifs on cotton or silk, modernised with interesting skin-revealing details. PROPORTION Big bags are back with a vengeance, underlining the push for today’s women to be stylish and practical. Now, they come in earth tones that easily go with different looks.…

A.I. AQUA “This is our tech-inspired tone for a digital world. It will hit mass relevance in 2021, as we design more and more for a digital context, with the rise of 5G-powered artificial intelligence and super-fast connectivity.” OXY FIRE “This is our extrovert colour for the season, evolving from the success of orange (which has been popular in luxury apparel). It signals a shift to more nuanced brights for SS ’21, as consumers look for energising and mood-boosting colours to uplift them in dark times.” GOOD GREY “This versatile shade has been playing a supporting role for a while now – it’s a good hue to pair with more exciting brights. This soft tone will have breakout appeal, feeding into a growing appetite for limitarianism by catering to the…

1. Destination: Cote d’Azur, France Head there with: Les Eaux de Chanel Paris-Riviera EDT, from $127 It’s all about basking in the warmth of the sun and dipping into the azure waters of the Mediterranean with this sparkling scent of neroli, jasmine, benzoin balm and sandalwood. 2. Destination: Giudecca, Venice, Italy Head there with: Hermes Un Jardin Sur La Lagune EDT, from $142 This nature-inspired scent is said to be the perfect representation of the island’s Garden of Eden, a private villa and its adjoining garden, built by an Englishman called Frederick Eden (hence, the name). Here’s where you can enter Eden’s secret oasis, through notes of jasmine, magnolia, Madonna lily and orange blossom. 3. Destination: Japan Head there with: Giorgio Armani Armani Prive Jasmin Kusamono EDT, $235 Kusamono means…

Clean, sustainable, natural. These words are often used when we discuss beauty trends in today’s world of climate crisis and ecoconscious living. But what do they really mean? Natural beauty means the ingredients are derived from nature. They are often botanically sourced, without chemically created ingredients. Clean beauty simply means the ingredients are not harmful to human health. This is mostly used when the product is formulated “free from” a laundry list of harsh and questionable chemicals like sulphates, parabens or synthetic fragrances, which may lead to hyper-sensitive and reactive skin. Sustainable or conscious beauty refers to eco-friendly and ethically made products by way of their formulations, supply chains, production practices and even packaging. According to a 2019 Forbes report, the beauty and personal care industry is worth US$500 billion…

MOST INNOVATIVE AESTHETIC TREATMENTS EPION AESTHETICS AND EPION CLINIC WHY WE LOVE IT Carefully curated treatments, together with well-rounded treatment plans that help you achieve the best results out of every session. Plus, Dr Melvin Tan’s calm bedside manner is one of the best we’ve experienced, and kept us comfortable throughout. BEST ALL-IN-ONE MEDI SPA ILLUMIA THERAPEUTICS WHY WE LOVE IT From facials to body treatments, this full-service medispa delivers. Plus, it is also known for incorporating the latest machinery and protocols in its treatments, ensuring results. BEST MEDISPA FOR FACE TREATMENTS FREIA AESTHETICS WHY WE LOVE IT It incorporates well-loved skincare brands Valmont, Biologique Recherche and Skinceuticals, along with medical grade equipment to ensure that every face treatment is a winner. Its experienced therapists also mean you don’t just…

IF YOU FIND IT HARD TO RELAX, TRY… Different types of music give rise to different feelings within us, so it shouldn't be surprising that there are certain therapeutic sounds that can help your body relax. “When we hear a sound that is therapeutic, we shift from a fight-or-flight response to a space that harnesses the body’s natural ability to heal itself,” says Elaine Victoria Yang, who has been offering sound healing sessions at Reiki Glow since 2016. Each session typically lasts 45 minutes to an hour. Sound healing involves using sound vibrations to relax the body and mind, and can take on various forms, like music and vocals. However, many practitioners use instruments like gongs, tuning forks, and Tibetan singing bowls. In Elaine’s case, she mainly uses Alchemy crystal…

CARPARK FARMS: Citiponics “My generation is detached from our food source,” 27-year-old Danielle Chan tells me. “Most of my peers don’t care where their vegetables come from.” The NUS graduate counts herself fortunate to grow up in a traditional farming environment, as her mother started a vegetable farm in Malaysia that supplied the family with fresh produce year-round. It was only when she studied abroad that she had to buy her own veggies for the first time. Chan’s immersion in traditional farming, and its limitations in land-scarce Singapore, led her to explore urban farming as her calling. Even before she graduated and took up her first job as a business transformation consultant at IBM, she was looking for ways to pioneer urban farming with a two-pronged approach: to bring fresh,…

My partner believes that shampoo works as a face wash too, but that’s not doing any favours for his skin! How do I coax him into using a proper facial cleanser? I had a friend in university who thought he had an STD because his groin was crazy itchy. When he went to the doctor, he found out that there was no STD – he had just been washing his groin with anti-dandruff shampoo for months and it was wreaking havoc on his man bits. Shampoo is made for hair, and he needs to understand that the formula might be too strong his face. Maybe just put some facial cleanser in the shower for him, and also share my friend’s STD story. Maybe it’ll strike a nerve. My husband is…

Whether it’s your shoulder, your back or a sliver of your decolletage, Cruise dressing calls for some skin-baring action.…

With decades of experience in the fashion industry, Wykidd Song saw the proliferation of fast fashion and its consequences – wasteful production, rushed deliveries with no attention to quality, and a lack of originality. So when he moved back to Singapore from Hong Kong in 2016, he felt a renewed energy to create a platform where craft, design, and human stories converge. Hence, Akinn was born, and its debut collection launched in September last year. However, Covid-19 threw a curveball. “We were all very excited and optimistic about 2020 with collaborations and launches lined up. The rest, as they say, is history,” said Song. But he remains optimistic as “there is just so much to look forward to, and the digital front line is ever changing, so it’s an exciting…

Celebrate the beauty of uncertainty with Chopard’s Happy Spirit collection. Like ripples in water, this collection is inspired by nature and iconic artworks, while embracing the idea of chance. Reminiscent of American sculptor Alexander Calder’s amazing mobiles that sway in fantastical ways, the free diamond and circles gracing the sleek Happy Spirit pieces rotate and move through a playful game of chance and kinetic energy. Through this unique design, the Swiss jeweller wants to share this encouraging message: A single movement or impulse allows you to redraw the map of possibilities and reshuffle the cards of desire. Capturing a sense of joyful radiance and celebrating endless surprises, the Happy Spirit collection is available in a complete range of necklaces, pendants, rings, earrings and bangles in 18K ethical gold and diamonds.…

1. L’Oreal Professional Extraordinary Oil Sublime Sleek Shampoo and Conditioner, $16.90 each Made for dry, frizzy hair, this makes every strand feel smooth and nourished after the first use. The real effect, however, can be seen after hair is dry: locks so soft and sleek you can easily run your fingers through them. 2. K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Procast The Eyeliner, $21.90 The ultra-thin nib and fatter base means I can create any look, from thin lines to graphic tips. It’s waterproof and smudge-proof (both proven on my oily eyelids) and washes off with just warm water. The extra boost is appreciated too: It has baikul root extract to protect skin from irritation caused by environmental pollutants. Available in four shades. 3. D Program Urban Damage Care Concentrate (Moisturiser), $49.90…

You know the story: The world had big plans for 2020. Then, the global pandemic happened. Now that the new year has arrived, and with Covid-19 still not making an exit, will a new slew of beauty trends be the way forward? Michael Nolte, creative director of Beautystreams, a forecasting and reference platform for the global beauty industry, says the coronavirus crisis will continue to have a large impact on the beauty industry. He says: “In 2020, the industry showed that it is indispensable and essential for many reasons, from transforming their businesses to produce essential supplies such as sanitisers... to showcasing how beauty products can lead to physical and psychological well-being.” The industry will still grow in 2021. Nolte says that in Western Europe, the skincare and personal care…

ANIA PRICKLY RETINOL SERUM, $149 The first Ania product to be EWG Verified, it has 13 key ingredients, including prickly pear seed oil that gives intense hydration, and bakuchiol, a plant-based alternative to retinol that doesn’t cause skin redness. It reveals clearer skin while stimulating collagen production. www.aniaskincare.com KEW ORGANICS DOSE OF OMEGA 7 HYDRATING EMULSION, $145.60 This mega thirst-quencher packs a hydrating punch while repairing photo-damaged cells and blemishes. Its creamy texture simply melts into skin. www.keworganics.com BSKIN EYE CARE BSKIN MULTI-TASKING POWER SERUM, $139 A super lightweight gel-serum that helps stimulate collagen production and prevent dark circles. It contains bee by-products, such as honey, royal jelly, propolis, pollen, and spring water from Jeju. Suitable for sensitive skin. www.bskin.com GLOWFULLY HYDRATING MIST TONER, $45 A toner cum mist, it…

It can be agonising to see a doctor when ill. You not only have to be out of bed, but also wait resignedly in line for your turn. Why not get a doctor to make a house call instead? After all, as with everything else these days, it can be swiftly arranged for on an app. One that is growing in popularity in Singapore is Speedoc, a platform founded by Dr Shravan Verma and Serene Cai that offers the services of house call doctors, house call nurses and ambulances, as well as medication deliveries and telemedicine (where patients consult doctors via a computer or smartphone) round the clock. “We set it up to cater to the underserved market of patients who were seeking medical care in the A&E departments, but…

It’s said that we are what we eat. But are we also what we think? According to Dr Annabelle Chow, a clinical psychologist at Annabelle Psychology, the answer is yes, pretty much. “There is some truth in saying that we are what we think. We use beliefs about ourselves and how we perceive the world around us as a guide to understanding who we are, and who the people around us are. These beliefs affect the way we feel and behave,” she says. “Having optimistic thoughts about ourselves and the world around us helps us to have positive feelings – we tend to feel happier, more hopeful and more appreciative.” And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. If we think positively, we have the potential to create tremendous change…

STARTING ANEW WITH FRESH, GLOWING SKIN Avalon Stemcell Beauty Drink is a litchi-flavoured drink that contains Orchid Stemcell extract – proven to be 128 per cent more effective in cell repair – to repair damaged skin cells, so that they can better absorb nourishment from subsequent skincare. Results from a clinical test show a decrease in UV spots, large pores, and wrinkles. To achieve a brighter and younger looking skin, this all-in-one solution can help. Avalon Stemcell Beauty Drink is Halal-certified, priced at $69.90 a box. From Jan 2 - 29, there’s a 15 per cent discount at Watsons, Unity, and www.avalonofficial.com. From Jan 2-27, Guardian is having a “3 for 2, mix & match” promo. Also available on their website, Qoo10 and Shopee. Call 6515-9818, or scan this QR…

It’s all about exaggeration for Cruise 2021: extra long, extra fabrics, extra big or extra tight. Sleeves are cut close to the knuckles, pants come in weighty fabrics that end beyond the heels, and all are worn with this cool relaxed attitude. All that translates to the languid language of the season. At Sportmax, tight knit tops are cut high to expose some skin and paired with tailored pants and an oversized all-nighter, capturing that holiday vibe of just returning from a sunset dip in the sea. Over at Bottega Veneta, Daniel Lee plays with clashing colours and proportions, experimenting with different weights of knits and silky wool pants that are borderline masculine yet rooted in feminine allure. His goal: a timeless wardrobe in tried-and-tested silhouettes that women would wear…

What are the three big trends for 2021? For SS ’21, WGSN has forecasted three key trends: Transform, Homespun and Gamescape. Transform is a trend that moves fluidly between polar opposites. Modern technology and science is combined with the power of nature, resulting in innovative, solution-oriented designs for a world in crisis. The ocean is a source of inspiration, as are new themes emerging around sustainability and adaptability. Homespun is defined by the phrase “good design grows better with age”. It evolves the minimalism trend with a more rustic feel, with designs that value longevity, sustainability and craft. Gamescape looks at the fascinating and ever-evolving relationship between the physical and the digital. The past, present and future collide with colourful designs that inhabit the grey area between life online and…

Her style Timeless, authentic, feminine and comfortable. Her everyday accessories I love to wear my antique Longines watch and pearl earrings. I bought this vintage Longines timepiece in Paris and – thanks to the incredible archives of the brand – the headquarters in Switzerland was able to tell me all the history of this old jewel model. My pearl earrings are from different designer brands. I acquired them during my travels around the world. Her most special timepiece The pocket watch my dad gave me when I was going to study abroad. He chose this timepiece because I love the film Somewhere In Time; different space and time, but hearts always together. This watch was really important to me during those days when I was by myself as a visa…

In the lead up to an extra-special time of the year, and while you are planning meals and scheduling activities for the family, don’t forget to factor in some quality me-time. If you’re looking to give your appearance a refresh and lift, the Thermage FLX treatment is designed to help tone and tighten skin, so you can step out during the festive season and the New Year with that youthful glow. Read: #nofilterneeded for those Insta-moments! Designed to be a non-invasive cosmetic solution that involves little to no downtime, Thermage FLX targets deep frown lines and wrinkles as a time-efficient and long-lasting skin-tightening procedure.Visible results can be noticed immediately after a single treatment, while the skin condition continues to improve over the next six months. Results can last up to…

FACIALS BEST ANTI-AGEING FACIAL WHERE SK-II Boutique Spa by Senze Salus, #02-26B Raffles City Shopping Centre, tel: 6336-4880 TREATMENT Senze Vitality Facial, $348 WHAT IT IS Inspired by traditional Chinese techniques, it incorporates bojin technique, a form of meridian massage that helps to drain toxins and enhance radiance. A microcrystalline tool is used to massage skin and stimulate the acupoints on the face, which helps boost circulation. OUR EXPERIENCE “The improvements were significant: My laugh lines were barely visible, and my complexion looked radiant and instantly more glowing after the facial. And the results lasted a few days.” BEST SKIN-REFINING FACIAL WHERE Freia Aesthetics, #19-02 Wisma Atria Office Tower, tel: 6734-3219 TREATMENT Glow Right Treatment, $342.90 WHAT IT IS The exclusive facial uses an Alpharet professional peel system from Skinbetter…

You might think that investing in stocks and skincare are two polar opposites, but they’re actually pretty similar: The former can help you grow your wealth and prepare you for retirement, while the latter (if you spend on the right products) can help you prepare your skin for signs of ageing – or delay their emergence. While we can’t stop the clock, what we can prevent or minimise is premature ageing. Unfortunately, the lifestyle we lead, which involves being exposed to environmental aggressors such as harmful UV rays, blue light and pollution, make our skin more susceptible to signs of early ageing. But all is not lost. Thankfully, there are brands out there that specialise in addressing our pressing needs to take years off our face. Take, for instance, Korea’s…

1. HAVE PASSION “Start-ups are gritty, hard and very unsexy. There will be sleepless nights and endless worries. It’s only with burning passion that you’ll be able to get up every day, do what needs to be done, and still find it rewarding every minute of every day.” 2. CREATE REAL VALUE “Don’t innovate for innovation’s sake. Make sure that the value you are creating and giving back to society is tangible and real.” 3. HAVE CONVICTION “Don’t let self-doubt hold you back. There will be many challenges along the way and it will take conviction to believe that you are doing the right thing, that the challenges can be overcome, and that you are doing something important.” 4. HAVE A GOOD SUPPORT SYSTEM “Just as it takes a village…

2020 was a strange year. Many have called it the “cancelled year”; some even say it doesn’t count as a year since a chunk of it was lost to the Circuit Breaker. The world became much larger once again as countries closed their borders to non-citizens, and many in Singapore suffered cabin fever – not just from the quarantine, but also from the lack of travel. While I don’t ever need to go through another lockdown (this extrovert panicked and broke down; tears were shed – but more on that later), I am thankful for a huge lesson that I’ve learnt from this strange year: to look FOMO in the face and say no. The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is real. I used to say yes to everything I…

Turning Back The Clock Thinking of reducing the signs of ageing without any invasive procedures? Yes, it’s possible with Bioeffect 30 Day Treatment. This intensive age-defying treatment is formulated with Epidermal Growth Factors (EGF) – naturally occurring proteins that trigger repair and regeneration in your body, helping to minimise the look of wrinkles, pore size, and restore radiance to your skin. Expect to see results after using it twice daily for a month. You can use this boost one to four times a year, depending on your skin condition. Bioeffect 30 Day Treatment retails for $404 from www.bioeffect.com.sg and Novela stores at Singpost Centre (#02-101/102), Northpoint City (#01-182/183/184), IMM (#02-41), and Yue Hwa stores. PRETTY IN PINK Thanks to Emily In Paris, the French girl aesthetic is back in vogue again.…