Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2021 i Her World Singapore

Content creator Clara Hong used to be a fashion victim. “I used to follow trends all the time. That tie-dye top? Check. Ooh, that zebra print dress? Another check. I didn’t ask if I could see myself wearing this in three years’ time,” admits the 24-year-old. But after watching Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus in The Minimalists on Youtube and listening to them on Spotify, she’s a changed woman. “I ask myself, ‘Is this an impulse buy?’ If the answer is yes, I’ll sleep on it for a couple of days, and I’ll most likely make the purchase only if I’m still thinking about it,” shares Clara. The visual arts graduate now aims to downsize her wardrobe to pieces that she genuinely loves. How? By prioritising quality pieces that…

The watch she wears every day I like the new Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41. It’s compact, so it’s super easy to wear when I’m running around. Mine has the blue dial, so it works well with most of my outfits, but it also features the new EasX-Change system that allows me to choose between different straps. Her favourite watch and jewellery I was born and raised in Schaffhausen, and the first watch I was gifted was an IWC. My godmother gave it to me when I turned 18. I particularly like jewellery with bees, flowers and plenty of colour. They remind me about how precious life is. For my first Mother’s Day, my baby son ‘gave’ me a ring with a tiny flower on it. When I wear it, I…

The war against skin dehydration is real and ongoing. Fortunately, there’s Clinique’s new Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator ($47 for 30ml; $77 for 50ml), which promises to keep your skin hydrated for up to 100 hours – even if you cleanse your face. The process starts when the ingredients – a trio of responsibly sourced organic aloe extract powder, lactobacillus and activated aloe water – get absorbed into the skin and transform into an aloe vera bio ferment. This is what increases the skin’s ability to retain moisture, keeping it hydrated as time passes. Like its predecessor, the creamy 72H, this oil-free, 100H gel edition has hyaluronic acid, which can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. This time, though, the ingredient has molecules of varying weight, going…

Nude makeup is often thought of as the quiet folks at a party – pleasant, but not terribly exciting. Well, not anymore. Going by these latest eyeshadow palettes, nude colours are no longer pushovers – applied simply to enhance your natural look or when you have no idea what to do with your eye makeup. Some of these eyeshadows come loaded with fine shimmer that light up your eyes and create a multidimensional effect. Some are rich, deep shades that lend depth and intensity. Yet others are flecked with gold to deliver a touch of glitz. Together, they elevate any eye makeup look.…

CLARINS 63 per cent of packaging is made from glass and recycled cardboard. All outer cartons are made from FSC paper from sustainably managed forests. DIOR CAPTURE TOTALE RANGE Packaging made from recyclable FSC cardboard, and sizes reduced for a 25 per cent reduction in overall cardboard weight. L’OREAL SINGAPORE All e-commerce parcels use fully sustainable packaging, from the carton, to filler materials and paper tape. Not using plastic airbags or sticky tape reduces plastic waste. ORIGINS 55 per cent of its packaging weight is recyclable, refillable, reusable, recycled or recoverable. All secondary packaging is made using FSC-certified paperboard. SULWHASOO Outer cardboard packaging size reduced to minimise paper usage. EST LAB Outer packaging made from tree-free paper, from sugar cane waste, which is recyclable, biodegradable and compostable.…

Anew normal calls for new changes, and we made them in the hair services and treatments we opted for in the past year. We’ve turned to vibrant colours to inject positivity into our lives, included face framing shades that complement mask-wear, and also looked for cuts that grow out well, allowing us to prolong our salon visits. And, to deal with the stress of ever-evolving changes in our lives, we went for treatments to strengthen hair and improve scalp health. On this page, we present the year’s five top winners – the salons, centres and a haircare brand that impressed with their skills, service and results. Read on for the full list of winners. BEST OVERALL HAIR SALON Leekaja Beauty Salon, #03-13 Mandarin Gallery, tel: 8133-0818 From cuts, colouring and…

SUBTLY BEJEWELLED You can wear a pretty, sparkly hairband without looking like a cartoon princess. Use a thin hairband, placed 2.5-5cm from your hairline so it doesn’t look like a tiara. Says session hairstylist Sean Ang: “Apply styling cream and, with a mason brush, evenly distribute the product from mid-length to end. Pull your hair into a messy knot or low ponytail, position the hairband, and keep the look in place with a strong-hold hairspray.” GET THE LOOK • Ouai Finishing Creme • Shiseido Professional Stage Works Powder Volume Air • L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Air Fix SCARFED PONYTAIL This chic look can be worn to Sunday brunch or the office. Pick a thinner silk scarf or bandana so there isn’t too much excess fabric. Sean says: “Start with a…

Focus on your passion “Our time is our most valuable resource, and we have to commit that time to something we really believe in. Dedicating seven years to serving underprivileged women and children doesn’t feel like service to me – I decided this would be my purpose, and focusing on it is what keeps me committed to this cause.” Keep some emotional distance “Think about it this way: If you’re too close to the wall, you can’t appreciate the piece of art hanging in front of you. I learnt this the hard way. Working with survivors of human trafficking took a very big emotional toll on me, and I thought I was being selfish if I didn’t try to save everyone. I became incredibly inefficient – not paying enough attention…

“I’m not ready to settle down” is a common thing that guys tell girls during a break-up. And a lot of girls take that answer at face value, only to find their ex, who was “so not ready to settle down”, settling down with the next girl he meets. Cue the indignation. But did that guy really lie to you? The fact is people, regardless of gender, change their minds about their lives all the time. You can genuinely not be ready for marriage, then find yourself proposing to someone a year later. Life is anything but predictable. Circumstances, needs, wants, and desires all change with time, so don’t feel slighted if this has happened to you. The honest truth might also be that your ex – the one who…

WHITE TANK BODYSUIT Annibody has the softest bodysuit you will ever own. I literally wear this everywhere, from the beach, to brunch, to a nice dinner spot. It’s so versatile. CLASSIC LBD My favourite is the strappy midi A-line dress from Basis Clothing as it’s so flattering. VERSATILE SNEAKERS I wear the New Balance 990v5 in grey with dresses, pants, skirts – you name it. It’s also great for workouts. CRISP WHITE LINEN SHIRT Linen is one of my favourite fabrics as it’s extremely breathable – a must in Singapore’s hot climate. It also gets brownie points for being sustainable. My favourite, which has a slightly cropped silhouette, is from The Editor’s Market. A BAG THAT HOLDS EVERYTHING My go-to is The Mini Tote Bag from Marc Jacobs. It’s practical…

In the past five years, independent brands like Richard Mille, F.P Journe and Audemars Piguet have realised the potential of the second hand watch market. So they’ve launched their own pre-owned programmes, cutting out the middleman and dealing directly with clients who sell and buy rare designs and iconic pieces. What makes them different from traditional resellers? They authenticate the watch and restore it to original conditions. Some even come with extended warranty. This is exactly what Cartier has introduced with its Cartier Vintage initiative, which launched in London, Paris, then Singapore in 2021. The collection was available exclusively at the brand’s flagship store at Ion Orchard. Five of the six timepieces were sold on the first day. Each of the Cartier Vintage watches comes with an opt-in eight-year warranty,…

1. Medavita Huile D’Etoile range, from $35 The four-product range of shampoo, hair mask, oil serum and leave-in conditioner contains botanical extracts to boost hair health and shine. A few sprays of the Dreamful Leave-In Detangling Conditioner pH 3.5 ($50), which contains moringa, linseed, cyperus and sacha inchi oils, helped detangle my coloured hair and gave it shine and softness. At Beautebynature.com, and #B1-76 Parkway Parade, Level 3 Takashimaya D.S. and Level 1 Isetan Scotts. 2. Clarins UV Plus [5P] Anti-Pollution SPF50 PA+++ – Translucent, $76 for 30ml; $103 for 50ml The sunscreen is my pick for the hot weather ahead. It goes on easily, doesn’t feel greasy or sticky, and doesn’t cause foundation to pill. Its star ingredient, organic mango leaf extract, protects skin against UV rays, atmospheric pollen,…

The rise of the simpler beauty routine Say goodbye to the beauty shelfie – those photos of bathroom shelves or vanity tables crowded with cosmetics products – as consumers move towards simpler skincare routines. A part of the wider cultural shift that has seen people adopt slower, more considered lifestyles, and being more conscious of what they buy, slow beauty is about an uncomplicated beauty routine that uses only the essential products skin needs – and being patient enough to give those products time to work. How does this tie in with sustainability? The idea here is that when you use fewer but better products, you cut down on unnecessary consumption and wastage. There’s no need to keep buying new-fangled products that promise the same effect when one or two…

These brands have recently gone 100 per cent vegan or are committed to becoming so in the near future, all in the name of sustainable beauty. SIGI SKIN Since Feb this year, all animal and animal-derived ingredients have been removed from its product line-up. HOURGLASS Although the majority of its collection was already vegan, the brand successfully replaced the few animal byproducts used in certain formulations and became fully vegan in Dec 2020. CHANTECAILLE Has pledged to be fully vegan by end 2021.In addition, all botanical ingredients used are sustainably derived.…

No two well-being journeys are exactly the same. After all, we have different needs as individuals, so what self-care looks like to each of us can be very different. Take media personality and #HerWorldTribe member Jade Seah for instance. As an energetic extrovert, she is aware that she draws energy from doing things and being around people – which explains her intentionally jam-packed schedule. In this chat with Her World, the energizer bunny tells us more about her approach to self-care, and how taking care of her physical body also helped with her mental and social well-being. What does a typical day for you look like? There is no “typical day” for me, and this is what I am grateful for every day. My preferred way to start my day…

“ Everyone deals with stress and negative emotions in different ways.” Ever had to go through a difficult situation, only for friends to tell you something like, “Everything is going to be OK”? Positive as the statement may be, it also entails a certain degree of toxicity. It’s called toxic positivity. Sure, nobody wants to be a Negative Nancy, but that doesn’t mean we should maintain a positive mindset no matter the situation. Other scenarios of forced empathy: “Don’t worry about your pay cut, at least you still have a job” and “Don’t be sad about your break-up, you should be grateful that you still have a family to come home to”. Toxic positivity can be damaging, say experts. THE GOOD-VIBES-ONLY APPROACH According to Dr Annabelle Chow, a clinical psychologist…

I turned 38 a couple of months ago, so it’s official – I can no longer claim to be “in my mid-30s”. But rather than feeling sad or dismayed, I was surprised by my own feelings about turning 38. I’m surprised that I feel a degree of nonchalance. More and more, with each passing year, I find that age is just a number determined by the amount of time we have spent on earth. I no longer see age as a limiting factor, and I have learnt that we are only limited by our mindset. Possessing a growth mindset means we never stop learning and growing, and this is what keeps us young where it really matters – on the inside. One’s true age is the way we feel inside,…

Weekend essential In the market for a new weekend bag? Let us point you to the Coach Quilties Dinky Crossbody 18. This tiny but mighty bag can hold all your essentials, and its minimalist crossbody-to-clutch design complements a wide range of outfits and can take you from day to night. The Dinky 18 is part of The Coach Originals, a collection of archival-inspired and vintage bags that celebrates the brand’s legacy and New York heritage. This long-time Coach favourite has been reimagined for today, crafted in quilted nappa leather and finished with the iconic turnlock closure. $795, available at all Coach Singapore retail stores SHOW-STOPPING COLOURS Not gonna lie – we gasped when we saw Dior’s new Diorshow Mono Couleur Couture eyeshadow collection. With 21 shades in satin, matte, velvet,…

JASMINE TUAN, 42, ZERO-WASTE ACTIVIST & CO-FOUNDER, CLOOP.SG From a compulsive shopper to an ecocrusader and zero-waste activist, Jasmine Tuan’s life took an about turn after a near-death experience. She then wrapped up her fashion business – she was co-founder of the now-defunct label Fru Fru & Tigerlily – and decided to make better choices in life. She says: “I started questioning my purpose in life – am I destined to die a consumer without having done anything for the planet we live in?” A four-year stint in Kuala Lumpur brought her in touch with non-governmental organisation, Zero Waste Malaysia, and enlightened her on the 5Rs of sustainable living: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rot. “I used to go straight to recycling, considering myself a very eco-friendly person.…

Enjoying a cool summer breeze in the Maldives, or walking down Rodeo Drive – those are just some of the destinations that the 2021 version of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 takes us to. Featuring a palm motif inspired by lush tropical forests, the eye-catching face comes in three colours, but retains all the iconic elements of the timepiece. The palm motif dial radiates with vitality, springing to life as light hits the surface. Made from age-old materials such as copper, zinc, nickel, chromium, titanium and silicon, it’s only through cutting-edge technology and the experience of the brand’s artisans that make it possible to create such deep and vibrant metallic colours. The palm motif takes centre stage on three of the new watches, which all come equipped with the new…

Dolce & Gabbana, one of Italy’s most successful exports, has revived its beauty line, Dolce & Gabbana Beauty, with a flagship boutique at Ion Orchard. When the brand first introduced its makeup in 2011, I remember stocking up on the cream foundation and moisturising, high-shine lipstick every time I travelled to Milan, Italy. A limited range was launched in Singapore, in 2017. That’s no longer the case. The brand’s full makeup collection is now available, including basics like foundation and powder, and its signature lipstick, The Only One Luminous Colour ($69), now with caps ($19 each) in four designs. The packaging is luxe – heavy jars and polished gold, with hand-painted designs, damask overprints on the powders, and lace with rose motifs on the palettes. The Felineyes Intense Eyeshadow Quad…

They’re not just for shampoos, shower gels and hand washes. Some luxury brands have makeup and skincare refills too. Check these out: DIOR The newly updated Rouge Dior lipstick range HERMES The Rouge Hermes range of lipsticks, lip shine and lip balm HERA The brand’s two top sellers: Cell Essence Biome Plus and Youth Activating Cell Serum YSL Beauty The Pure Shots skincare range: Each refill saves 95 per cent of the plastic compared to buying a new bottle. ARMANI BEAUTY Its Crema Nera moisturiser refills use 75 per cent less glass and 72 per cent less plastic and metals than a new jar. Using a refill reduces the product’s carbon footprint by 68 per cent. CHANTECAILLE Eye Shade Refills HOURGLASS Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Refillable Lipstick…

LANCOME The Clarifique Dual Essence bottle is recyclable and uses FSC-certified paper in its packaging. ESTEE LAUDER The Advanced Night Repair serum glass bottle is recyclable, saving the brand 2 million pounds in plastic. YSL BEAUTY All products are eco-designed to favour recyclable, refillable, reusable or compostable plastic packaging. ACT + ACRE Uses the most recyclable form of plastic for its bottles, which last for up to two years so you can get refills. GUERLAIN Its Fortifying Lotion uses FSCcardboard packaging, and the bottle (once separated from the cap) can be recycled. Makeup, skincare and perfumes are also refillable to reduce packaging weight. BIOSSANCE All products in recyclable tubes and bottles, with outer cartons made from renewable sugar cane paper without inks or dyes that could affect recyclability.…

Ever fallen in love with a beauty brand, only to have it cruelly disappear from your sight? The only option then is to stock up on your faves overseas or hunt them down on beauty websites and hope they ship to Singapore. The good news: These three well-loved beauty brands are back in Singapore – and we couldn’t be happier. Pola FROM Japan LAST IN SINGAPORE 2015 KNOWN FOR Its skin research, gleaned from over 19 million real-skin samples, which allow the brand to create groundbreaking products like the B.A (Bio-Active) range that focuses on genetics to transform ageing cells to ageless cells, for younger-looking and firmer skin. WHAT’S NEW NOW Pola’s Wrinkle Shot Serum, launched in 2017, is the first quasi-drug clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.…

“ I cannot force empathy and compassion, but I can lead by example. ” Let’s get it out of the way: Rebecca Eu belongs to the family who owns traditional Chinese medicine company Eu Yan Sang, which operates multiple clinics and retail outlets across the region. And yes, Eu Tong Sen Street was named after her great-grandfather. To Rebecca, her privileged position is exactly why she has dedicated herself to her work. The 27-year-old knows that she is in a position to give more freely, and is thus very involved in efforts to help the underprivileged. And while she has made donations, it’s not just all cheques. She spent a few years on the ground in Manila, supporting survivors of sex trafficking. And in 2015, at the age of 21,…

“I’m listening ” This helps them feel that they are being heard, and encourages them to release their emotions. “I’m here for you. Is there anything I can do to help you feel better?” This allows them to decide how they wish to be helped, so they don’t have to be subjected to unsolicited advice. “I can see that this is really hard for you” This lets them know that you are empathetic to their situation.…

This guy who ghosted me months ago is still viewing my Instagram stories and liking my Instagram posts. What’s going on? Is he still interested? For the sake of our friendship, let’s forget this. Of course! But maybe not; it’s complicated. Clearly, he’s interested in what you’re doing and is low-key keeping tabs on you. Maybe he’s waiting to see if you’ve got another guy. Or maybe he’s waiting for some sexy selfies. Either way, if he ghosted you but continues to like your Instagram posts, he’s proven to be a bit of a stalker. Regardless of whether he’s still interested in you or not, you should probably do yourself a favour and block him. I had a one-night stand with a close friend, and now things are awkward. We…

French maison Louis Vuitton has all of us dreaming of a summer vacation: to be fully vaccinated and carrying this beach-ready bucket bag. A true LV icon, the Neonoe revisits a 1932 design by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the third generation heir of the house, who designed the original to transport bottles of champagne in style. This chic version in raffia-like woven textile features an eye-catching Monogram Giant pattern, while the lightweight Monogram Raffia is composed exclusively of recycled cotton and sustainably sourced viscose. Fashionable and functional, the sleek bag features a drawstring closure and removable handle in cowhide leather, while the detachable strap is adjustable, so you can work it as a shoulder bag or cross-body. It’s perfect for packing some snacks (and champagne while you’re at it) to the pool…