Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2023 i Her World Singapore

To have grit, one must have failed. That’s how the never giving up part comes true. I don’t know about you, but as a child, I was averse to the word “fail”. It meant bad things, like a harsh scolding or a favourite toy being taken away – and I tried my best to never, ever fail in whatever I did. As a fresh graduate, I entered the publishing industry with the same naivety and wide-eyed wonder you’d expect of someone obsessed over The Devil Wears Prada, and envious of American TV personality Lauren Conrad’s Teen Vogue internship in reality series The Hills. I did pretty well at my first job, earning a promotion from writer to assistant editor (AE) within a year, and was tasked with spearheading the publication’s…

Natural State Rattan, wicker and straw carryalls have been a mainstay for a couple of seasons now – proving that rustic textures are always in fashion. Too Hot to Handle Striking slings and eye-catching top handles add pizzazz to classic bag designs. Texture Overdrive Bags that boast an artisanal aesthetic are sure to leave a lasting impression. Boxy Beauties When in doubt, you can always fall back on structured bags to elevate any outfit.…

TREND #1: SKIRT-OVER-TROUSERS This masculine-meets-feminine look gets a fresh new eclectic twist, as seen on the runways at Chanel and Johanna Ortiz. Your thoughts on this trend? NICOLE (N): It’s giving me an early 2000s vibe, but in a feminine and utilitarian way. The look is great for people who are generally not girly, but who want to wear skirts in their own way. SALINA (S): I personally love the skirt-over-trousers trend. There’s a nice balance of masculinity and femininity, and being playful and reserved at the same time. Why did you choose this outfit for each other? N: Salina is the epitome of timeless classic meets modern cuts with neutral tones. She takes classic items and adds an unexpected twist, which makes the look modern and fun. S: Nicole…

LIV LO COMES ACROSS AS AN OPEN BOOK. SCROLL THROUGH HER SOCIAL MEDIA FEED, OR READ HER OP-EDS ON OTHER DIGITAL PLATFORMS, AND YOU’LL FIND HEARTFELT CONFESSIONS ABOUT DEALING WITH THE GRIEF OF SUFFERING A MISCARRIAGE AND LOSING HER BROTHER. So when I meet the 38-year-old for this interview face to face, I thought we’d be deep-diving straight into untangling the messy knots of grief, and talking about the highs and lows of motherhood. When we meet on set, Liv is in the middle of getting her hair and makeup done for our photo shoot. She’s friendly and polite, but just a tad guarded. Perhaps the hustle and bustle of a studio isn’t the most conducive location for a heart-to-heart chat. Throughout the conversation, I catch myself thinking: Who is…

Search #faceyoga on Tiktok, and you’ll find that it’s become a social media fad that has over 1.7 billion views on the app. Even celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle are said to be fans. But what is face yoga and how does it work? The answer is simple: Just like yoga for the body, face yoga involves deep stretches that can work the muscles in the face. Essentially, face yoga is “a blend of facial exercises, which can be combined with deep breathing and facial massages”, shares Sarah Ng, a face yoga instructor with Jal Yoga. “It is a type of resistance exercise that works internally on muscles beneath the skin, and serves as the foundation to activate, lift and tone the muscles, while [the] massages work on…

While the World Health Organization (WHO) recently downgraded Covid-19 to a non-public health emergency, one thing’s still for certain: The trend of at-home facial devices, which soared in popularity during the pandemic, is here to stay. What’s more, the beauty industry’s current focus on promoting skin health has led to more women investing in not only skincare products, but DIY beauty gadgets as well. For some, a skincare routine that includes the diligent use of a facial device can supplement their regular aesthetic treatments done at the doctor’s office. For others, it’s an easy first step to achieving a similar treatment result without the discomfort and downtime of in-clinic options. “We have been seeing customers incorporating home tools into their daily routines for a few years now. Women like the…

“Coming from a traditional Nepalese family, there was a great emphasis on obtaining a university education, but I was always passionate about art and design.” For the vast majority, pursuing a career as a piercing artist is still a niche speciality, despite the fact that multiple ear piercings aren’t seen as anything out of the ordinary these days. Rinku Sherpa, however, is not one to conform to societal norms. The professional piercer and former tattoo artist, who has about 25 years of experience in the industry, runs Mantra Collective, a popular piercing studio located in Kampong Glam that specialises in earscaping, which involves personalising multiple ear piercings based on one’s ear anatomy. Her business is booming – customers of all ages and gender identities flock to her to get their…

With national plans to transform about 390ha of Lim Chu Kang into an agri-tech food cluster – aimed at boosting Singapore’s food production – underway, long-standing vegetable farms such as Fire Flies Health Farm and Farm 85 Trading have either closed or moved from the area last year. Green Circle Eco-Farm, a food forest and organic farm owned by former chemist and self-taught farmer Evelyn Eng-Lim, was not spared from the redevelopment either. The farm was a flourishing verdant oasis of edible vegetation grown on painstakingly cultivated soil enriched with compost made from landscape, mung bean, soya bean and kitchen waste. This topsoil, measuring about 15cm in depth, took about 20 years to create, and was a labour of love for 78-year-old Evelyn and her husband, Lim Tian Soo. “I…

First, it’s “quiet quitting”, the next moment, it’s “quiet hiring”, and then it’s all about “conscious quitting”. Is it just us, or does it seem like a new work-related buzzword pops up nearly every other week? While some catch phrases might seem OTT (that’s over-the-top, for those of you who are late to the game), some experts believe that these buzzwords can help people make sense of their career experiences, especially in times of great uncertainty, like a pandemic or mass layoffs. With so many trendy slang terms that spread like wildfire through platforms such as Tiktok, it can be hard to keep up with the latest workplace lexicon. It’s a good thing that no one is quiet quitting here at Her World, for we’ve gathered some of the most…

The Chanel Metiers d'Art 2023 collection showcases outfits that feature the rich colours of Senegal, silhouettes from the ’70s, and an eclectic mix of accessories…

Of late, you might have heard the term “quiet luxury”. Often used by fashion pundits when dissecting the wardrobes of the wealthy and dysfunctional on HBO’s Succession, the phrase exploded into mainstream fashion discourse with actor Gwyneth Paltrow’s low-key but eye-wateringly expensive trial wardrobe – think cashmere sweaters from Loro Piana (a brand cheekily dubbed as the billionaire’s Uniqlo), expertly tailored coats from The Row and minimalist jewellery (in 18K gold, of course) from British luxury jeweller Robinson Pelham. What she wore in court drew as many hits as the incredulous details of the trial itself. While she was eventually acquitted (of “reckless skiing”), with the trial soon to be relegated to just another celebrity pop culture moment, images of her wardrobe will live on forever. THE MEANING OF QUIET…

Leader Of The Pack As the global ambassador of Fendi since February 2021, Song Hye Kyo was all dressed up in a blush lace Fendi haute couture number at the Met Gala in May. Shining Star She’s one of South Korea’s most prolific actors today – so it comes as no surprise that the 41-year-old beauty has been an ambassador for French jewellery brand Chaumet since 2018. Always A Winner At the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards held in April this year, Song Hye-kyo won the Leading Actress in TV award for her performance in The Glory. The ex-model walked the red carpet in an ethereal beige gown, and elevated the look with a pair of striking white gold diamond drop earrings and a cocktail ring. La Dolce Vita The actor…

Get Casual One way to make a mechanical timepiece suitable for everyday wear? Switch out a typical leather strap for one that features a denim or corduroy effect. Precious Things Turn heads with bejewelled timepieces that are exquisitely crafted with gold and iridescent diamonds. Colour Box Lift your mood with bold and cheery watches that are fun and versatile. Black & White Monochromatic timepieces give off a hyper futuristic vibe when juxtaposed with graphic elements.…

Most of us are aware of the importance of sunscreen, and the damage the sun can wreak on our skin if we don’t use it. While it might seem like a bit of a chore to ensure that we’re using sufficient sun protection – and getting the appropriate grade of it – skincare brands have come up with a solution that supposedly saves time: makeup products with sun-protective properties. However, experts say nothing can (or should) replace the sunscreen step in your routine. “In most cases, we don’t apply it as thickly and evenly as it’s meant to be, in order to offer that degree of sun protection,” says Dr Melvin Tan, medical director and founder of Epion Clinic. Instead, these products should act more like a “bonus” to your…

Skincare launches focus on keeping our complexions smooth, supple and youthful, while colour is back in full force with foundations and lip colours in different finishes. Together with our panel of 13 beauty enthusiasts, including dermatologists, aesthetic doctors, makeup artists and insiders, we’ve prepped and primed our faces, hair and bodies to find the cream of the crop among hundreds of products launched in the past year. From serums and lotions to creams and gadgets, these are the products that have won our seal of approval. READERS’ CHOICE FROM SKINLOVING PRODUCTS TO HAIR AND BODY CARE TREATMENTS, HERE ARE THE WINNERS THAT YOU LOVE. BEST SERUM SulwhasooConcentratedGinseng RenewingSerum EX, $290 BEST MOISTURISER Dior Prestige La Creme, $595 BEST EYE CREAM Estee Lauder AdvancedNight Repair EyeSupercharged Gel-Creme SynchronizedMulti-Recovery, $123 BEST MASK…

Do you feel guilty for “not doing your part” when you forget your reusable cup, or fear that your children will inherit a destroyed planet? You might be experiencing climate anxiety. Alexandra Bohnen, senior counsellor and psychotherapist at Sofia Wellness Clinic, tells us more. How do we define climate anxiety? Climate anxiety is a term for the distress that we feel in the face of climate change and its effects. The term encompasses worries and uncertainties about the future in the face of a very real danger. The American Psychological Association defines climate anxiety as “a chronic fear of environmental doom”. Over the past few years, various surveys have found that between half and three-quarters of people across the globe experience climate anxiety. In Singapore, a 2021 study by the…

For over 240 years, nature has always been at the heart of Chaumet’s artistic philosophy. The Bee My Love collection, a signature of the Parisian high jewellery house, boldly embraces the symbol of the bee with its abstract honeycomb motifs. Today, Chaumet’s 2023 interpretation of Bee My Love highlights a bolder direction for the honeycomb motif with a delicately articulated openwork cuff bracelet, featuring 60 diamonds set on mirror-polished gold.…

After several seasons of logo mania, revealing hem- and neck-lines, and designs that are loud, brash and “in-your-face” (think cropped tops, slinky mini dresses and micro skirts), we are now gravitating towards a more low-key approach to what we wear. In case you haven’t noticed, the fashion pack is currently getting reacquainted with the term “quiet luxury” – a concept that favours investment pieces and a more thoughtful consumer behaviour. The overall aesthetic is more restrained and espouses pared-back styling, while championing more conservative silhouettes. So how does quiet luxury translate this Pre-Fall season? One example is the high-collar neckline, a trend that has returned in the form of pretty ruffles at Etro and Erdem, and a streetwear-slash-sportswear-inspired take at Louis Vuitton. However, it was Dior that truly inspired us…

“The best thing about fashion today is you can do whatever you want with so much less judgement!” Rachel Wong started blogging about her everyday musings and outfits in 2010, and made the transition to being a full-time digital content creator on Instagram in 2012. The 30-year-old, who majored in fashion communication at Lasalle College of the Arts, now has close to 200K followers on Instagram. At first, her friends and family were puzzled about her career choice. “They often wondered if I was making enough money to eat,” she says. “Now, they always tell me they’re so proud of me, [and] how lucky I am!” While she started off working with high street brands in her earlier years, she now counts luxury fashion houses, such as Prada, Ferragamo and…

Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf once called the Oyster Perpetual Datejust a masterpiece of horological science. To him, the watch represented the greatest achievements of the brand: the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to display the date in a window at three o’clock on the dial. A REVOLUTIONARY INVENTION Wilsdorf had also believed that the watchmaking progress should also encourage human progress, a notion that reflected how the post-war world was changing in 1945, which was also when the Datejust was launched. At the time, people’s relationship with time was shifting, and everyday life was less connected to the changing of seasons. Enter the Datejust, with an inventive craftsmanship that has established the timepiece as a precious instrument. CREATING WATCHMAKING HISTORY Why has the Datejust remained one of the world’s most…

It’s getting hotter by the day here in Singapore. In May, the Republic experienced one of its hottest days at 37 deg C, equalling a 40-year-old record for the highest daily maximum temperature that was set in 1983. As we continue to face the realities of climate change, the built environment has become a key area of focus for sustainability efforts. According to statistics released by the World Green Building Council, a global network leading the sustainable transformation of the built environment, the building and construction sector is responsible globally for 36 per cent of energy consumption, 38 per cent of carbon emissions, and 50 per cent of resource consumption. The sector is responsible for approximately 40 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, notes the Global Alliance for Buildings…

I never intended to become the primary caregiver in my family, let alone a stay-at-home dad (SAHD). When my wife Wai Jia, a medical doctor in the public health sector, had to return to work to fulfil a bond in early 2019, we had to make a decision about how to care for our two girls, who were then two years old and three months old. I always assumed we would send them to daycare, while I continued my work as a church pastor. But the more we thought about it, the less sense it made. Why should I give my paycheck to a stranger to look after my kids? So four years ago, I decided to become a stay-at-home dad. I asked myself, “How hard can this be? I’ve…