Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2023 i Her World Singapore

EDITOR’S NOTE At the end of 2021, when Meta (then Facebook) announced its change in name and plans to build a metaverse where we could work, play and trade in, there was a buzz in the air as people started wondering how this new virtual world would affect our daily lives. As large companies started snapping up virtual real estate, musicians, artists and luxury brands began dabbling in the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and financial institutions such as HSBC and J.P. Morgan entered into partnerships with The Sandbox and Decentraland respectively, the question still remained: How does this affect the life of the everyday person? Unlike the immersive virtual realities of sci-fi flicks like Ready Player One, or even The Matrix, it doesn’t seem like any of us will…

Party in pink The American ingenue turned heads at the 2022 Met Gala in a bold pink Valentino ensemble envisioned by her stylist Enrique Melendez and the brand’s creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. Who could forget her embellished mini dress and stunning pink earrings? Dark beauty Outfits in black, sheer materials and lace seem to be her go-to option these days – and she accessorises these looks with a simple but sleek diamond tennis necklace. Fashion inspiration The style star, who is of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent, is fast becoming a regular attendee of fashion week. She was recently spotted in the front row of Valentino’s Spring Summer show, dressed in Valentino (of course) and Bvlgari jewels. Gen Z royalty The 20-year-old showed up at the world premiere of Netflix’s…

1. Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream, $489 This all-rounder elixir is powered by orchid extract, diamond powder and pearls to combat puffiness, dark circles and crow’s feet. 2. Dior Forever Skin Glow Cushion Mitzah Edition, $112 Staying true to its name, Dior Forever Skin Glow is essential for getting that coveted radiant, second skin finish. Boasting broad-spectrum sun protection and made with hydrating ingredients such as pansy flower, it protects and nourishes skin while masking imperfections. This limited edition cushion case features Dior muse and hatmaker Mitzah Bricard’s iconic, statement-making leopard prints. 3.Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette, $106 With 18 shades to choose from, including wearable neutrals and bolder, shimmer hues, this palette empowers you to have fun with your makeup look. Pro tip: Try wearing the jet…

Having trouble ensuring that your makeup actually lasts? Here’s how to survive the midday beauty slump, according to our experts. Greasy complexions, disappearing brows and mascara meltdowns – there’s no denying that mask wearing, coupled with Singapore’s heat and humidity, can make things difficult for even the toughest transfer-proof makeup. The solution? Touch-ups, of course! With a few smart tweaks and expert tips, you can have your makeup look as amazing as it did in the morning. We have these makeup artists on our speed dial for touch-up recommendations that’ll help pull your look together again. CLARENCE LEE @CLARENCE_LEE Bioderma Lipo Alcoolique Biphase Hand Sanitiser, price unavailable “This sanitiser is the only one that I buy repeatedly because it sanitises and moisturises at the same time without drying…

NON-MACHINE BASED FACIALS IN ADDITION TO POWER-PACKED FORMULAS, THE USE OF EXTENSIVE HANDS-ON FACIAL MASSAGES HELP RESTORE SKIN TO THE PINK OF HEALTH. BEST PURIFYING FACIAL WHERE The History of Whoo TREATMENT Gongjinhyang Purifying Treatment, $220 (70 minutes) OUR EXPERIENCE The glow-up was so prominent that our friends thought we were wearing makeup when we met for dinner after the treatment. Count us suitably impressed. BEST SKIN-SMOOTHING TREATMENT WHERE Chanel Prive Ion Boutique TREATMENT Chanel N1 De Chanel, $230 (75 minutes) OUR EXPERIENCE Our skin felt well-hydrated and smooth to the touch. Even our pores looked more refined. BEST SKIN-FIRMING FACIAL WHERE Cle de Peau Beaute TREATMENT Firming Supreme Facial Treatment, $200 (60 minutes) OUR EXPERIENCE The results were quite visible as our skin looked significantly brighter and firmer.…

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Consider Tod’s iconic Di Bag – now customisable through a personalisation service. Introduced in 1996, it was spotted on the arms of Princess Diana, supermodel Naomi Campbell, and Princess Caroline of Monaco. Under the vision of creative director Walter Chiapponi, today’s Di Bag features a softer and more supple texture, while maintaining its signature boxy structure. The My Di Bag customisation service comes in a wide range of colours and letterings, and is now available in Tod’s flagship stores worldwide.…

Pair your black mini dresses with boots for a dose of street cred. Extra brownie points if your choice of footwear has high shine.…

Visual artist, illustrator and designer Hafizah Jainal (also known as Hafi) is unflinchingly bold. In fact, you can sense her plucky attitude in her work and personal life, which the 34-year-old occasionally shares through her brutally honest but humorous illustrations. Hafi, who is also creative director of local independent food title Seasonings Magazine, has been vocal about her challenges living life as a woman of a minority race in Singapore. She had to deal with imposter syndrome – which she still struggles with today – and this was compounded by the fact that she felt she had to prove herself, given that she was a minority in the industry. “I was always thinking I was never enough as a creative person… I always felt that I had to work twice…

Recent advancements in the tech sector – such as new developments in virtual and augmented reality, and the increasing prevalence and use of artificial intelligence (AI) – are changing the way we work, play, care, influence and create. Take this month’s cover star, Rae, for instance. Created by CGI (computer-generated imagery) technology and powered by AI solutions, Singapore’s first virtual influencer looks so real she could easily pass for one of us. Rae was introduced to the digital realm in October 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. It was timely, as lockdowns meant that retailers could not interact physically with their customers. This prompted global real estate investment manager, Capitaland Investment (CLI) to launch a set of digital and virtual technology-based initiatives to support retailers in their customer…

When we think of universal hair colours that flatter any skin tone, purple may not be the first that comes to mind. But hear us out: As it’s a mix of blue and red (colours that exist within your complexion), purple is a versatile and surprisingly wearable choice. “The beauty of red, purple, violet, rose, amethyst, pink or lavender hair hues is that they help to enliven the complexion. Violet, purple hair tends to cast a tint on the skin, cancelling the dull, yellow undertones,” says J Lim, director of hair salon Chez Vous: Private Space. She adds that with proper care and maintenance, purple can last for up to two months, as long as it’s not a pastel or ash-based hue. Even better, the process of dyeing your hair…

TO BUY We love our pigmented lippies and plumping glosses just as they are – but that isn’t the only way to wear them. Learn how to layer different lip products, from liners to lipsticks and glosses, to achieve these five lip combo trends that are taking over Tiktok. Best bit? We’ve got expert tips on how to ace each look, so you’ll look snatched every single time. BROWN-RED Everyone loves a classic red lip, but not every red hue flatters our Asian skin tones. On social media, beauty creators are swapping red lip liners for brown ones in a bid to make the red lip look more flattering. According to makeup artist Lasalle Lee, many beauty brands have beautiful red lip colour options for every skin tone, from “red…

For someone with a job that centres around brokering peace, the everyday life of Wu Ye-Min, who works in one of the world’s most influential conflict mediation organisations, is currently quite chaotic. She has just returned from a family holiday abroad (it’s one of the 40 overseas trips she took in 2022, though they were mostly for work); her two children, eight and 10, have just started school; and she has barely even had time to settle into her office, though it has already been over a year since she took over from her predecessor. Ye-Min joined the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) in January 2022 as the regional director for South and Southeast Asia. The non-profit organisation specialises in resolving armed conflicts around the world through mediation and discreet…

With price hikes being the new norm in Singapore, having a meal or drink at a restaurant or bar can be tough on the wallet. However, a handful of owners are choosing to keep their menus affordable for their customers. Says Gary Giam of 435AtHome, a family-friendly gastrobar along Race Course Road: “I’m not raising the prices of my food and drinks as I don’t think it’s right for us to be passing the cost on to the customer. Also, there is no GST charged when they dine here.” Over at Wiped Out Bar, a no-frills rooftop locale situated on the fourth floor of Beauty World Centre, crowds are drawn to its $8 Heineken beers on tap, and chicken nuggets and curly fries at $4 each. The hawker hangout, which…

It’s not uncommon for fashion designers to draw references from Greek mythology, but this season, the inspiration takes on a more adventurous tone by capturing the spirit of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty. At Saint Laurent and Michael Kors, the feminine toga-style gowns offer a sexier appeal with unconventional cutouts at the torso that were all the rage in the Noughties. In fact, we wouldn’t be at all surprised to see pop star Dua Lipa rocking one of these looks on the red carpet. Grecian-inspired dressing typically champions exquisite drapery and fluid lines, and are usually designed with maxi hemlines. Instead, designers are now refreshing the look with shorter hemlines and more impactful styling. Case in point: Ferragamo’s newly appointed Maximilian Davis showcased a version in…

Building a women’s watch collection when you’re starting out can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. It’s true that the pink tax is prevalent in the watchmaking industry, where women are charged a premium just because there are some extra diamonds on the bezel. Fortunately, things are changing, and watchmakers are now catering to both genders with androgynous timepieces that suit the wrists of both men and women. Looking to start your collecting journey without breaking the bank? Meet Emilyn Lee (@femalewatchcollector), whose watch collecting journey was inspired by her husband’s love for Omegas. They met while studying at polytechnic, and would spend their days trawling Sungei Road for vintage watches. We ask her all our burning questions about how to start a collection under $10,000. How…

Give your skincare routine an intoxicating touch with these alcohol-infused beauty products. There’s no risk of a dreaded hangover the next day, and you’ll get the added bonus of smelling good and having radiant skin. 1. Tatcha The Essence, $162 Timeless Japanese ingredients and modern science come together to create The Classic Ritual, a four-step practice based on the belief that what is good for the body is good for the skin. One of these steps is Tatcha’s The Essence, which helps plump skin. It is inspired by the ancient beauty rituals of Japanese women, who would pour sake into a steamy bath and luxuriate in the concoction, letting their skin absorb the amino acids from the sake. This helps with gentle exfoliation and boosting of the skin’s natural moisture-retaining…

ASHY VIOLET “It’s the season of change, and there’s no better time to add some extra colour to my life (and my hair). I headed to the newly renovated 99 Percent at Orchard Central, where master stylist Fion Wong began the process of my hair transformation with an in-depth consultation. She examined my lifeless bleached tresses, as well as my skin tone and complexion, in order to select the best violet hue for me. Her pick? A cool pale violet shade, made from mixing purple and pink pigments, that perfectly complements my skin tone. I also tend to wear plenty of silver jewellery and lean towards pink blushes, so blue-violet definitely works for me. The bleaching process was done gently and carefully by the team to avoid damaging my strands,…

THE EARLY RISER A clear, luminous complexion paired with barely there makeup is a trend that will never go out of style. While makeup can amp up the glow factor, makeup artist Lasalle Lee says the key is to focus on skin prep. To do this, plump skin with a hydrating face mask before applying any makeup. MAKEUP SHISEIDO Breaking the mould of curated, edited content that’s become synonymous with traditional social media, photo sharing app BeReal offers users a more authentic, pared-back way to share their stories. With its strict two-minute window to post and no-filter option, it aims to bridge the gap between polished, embellished beauty and what we actually see in a mirror. Here, we share the best skincare, haircare and makeup tips to help you live…

In an ideal world, couples know what to do with their money. Salaries go into a joint account each month, expenses are dutifully paid for from this account, each partner doesn’t spend more than they should, and whatever’s left goes into building a nest egg for retirement. Hands up, if you are in this enviable situation. My guess is, many of us are not. I have to admit: I’m not always happy with my husband’s carefree attitude towards money. The way he manages his finances, it’s as if the dreaded R-word (retirement, if you’re wondering) will never happen to him. I, on the other hand, am a worrier. I worry about not having a big retirement fund, I worry about losing my job, and I worry about not having a…

P“Pisces, you are reserved and somewhat quiet… [you] rule non-verbal communication, [which is] the reason why so many Pisces work happily as artists, musicians, dancers, sculptors,” writes American astrologer Susan Miller on her astrology site, Astrologyzone.com, which draws over 309 million page views per year with over 11 million unique readers. However, those around me will agree that I am neither reserved nor “somewhat quiet”, I have two left feet, and I am not known for my artistic skills. Yet, while I’m not exactly aligned with my zodiac sign as a Pisces, I do find myself eagerly devouring monthly Western astrological predictions that forecast what’s in store for me. And I’m not alone – over one in four Americans believe in astrology, according to a Yougov poll in 2022. British…

I want to call this column, #nofilterresponsibly: To me, this means having the courage to speak up and speak out, but in an intentional and thoughtful manner. This year, I celebrate 15 years in the entertainment industry. Over the years, my partner in comedy Hirzi Zulkiflie and I have built a community through our Youtube channel, one that’s more like a family. For our first meet and greet at the Youtube Fanfest in Singapore in 2015, Hirzi and I sat with our fans for a chinwag. What we thought would be a casual “how’s it going” chat turned into a group therapy session. They opened up about the struggles they were facing, and we saw how they trusted us to be their “safe space”. It felt like we had a…

Trauma expert Natalia Rachel, founder of Illuma Health and author of Why Am I Like This, on how to get over a cheating partner. I had a painful break-up where my partner was cheating on me. The trauma of infidelity lingers, even though it was two years ago. Why can’t I get over it? When we don’t process past experiences, they may stay inside us and affect the way we perceive, express and relate. They go on to become trauma. However, we can always heal. There’s a saying that goes, “Time heals all wounds”, but this isn’t always true. Sometimes, in order to move past something that has hurt us, we need to process it. This means making sense of how it has affected us, the emotions that it stirred,…