Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2023 i Her World Singapore

I can think of a few things I would love to enjoy without limits. An unlimited checking account would be great, as would an unlimited buffet of all my favourite eats with unlimited calories to spare. Unlimited time off to travel the world sounds pretty nice too, right? Ironically, research has shown that when employees were given unlimited time off at work, they ended up taking an equal or lesser amount of paid leave as compared to their counterparts with a set number of leave days. A major reason people hold back is because they are afraid of being seen as less hardworking or deserving of a promotion if they take more time off than their peers. A question I’ve been asking myself lately is: Am I letting my fear…

Scroll through Saffron Sharpe’s Instagram page, and you’ll find plenty of images of the 26-year-old in poised and confident poses. In a way, it’s testament to how good Saffron is at her job – the full-time fashion influencer says that while she’s rather adventurous and boisterous, deep down, she is actually quite a reserved person at heart. According to Saffron, she started out as “a stereotypical hot babe type of IG girl”. Since then, the Hong Kong-born Singaporean has evolved into more than just a one-dimensional content creator. The former TNP New Face 2013 finalist has more than 189,000 followers on Instagram. She also hosts, creates her own content on Youtube, and is part of a talk show Just Saying, together with online personalities such as Jade Rasif and Munah…

Our temperatures have been hitting an all-time high. Not only does the extreme heat make us feel uncomfortable, it also takes a toll on our makeup. To weather-proof your look, it’s time to make the switch from heavy matte and powder formulas to heat-proof tinted products and cream formulas, as well as lip products that are subtle and moisturising. Makeup artist Marie Soh recommends prepping skin well with “a good primer without too much silicone, and setting with loose powder and setting spray”. She says: “Press the loose powder into your skin instead of gliding it over.” She says you can apply your sheer formula the “lazy girl way” with your fingers and blend well. Her preferred method is to use a sponge and blot the product into skin for…

While we all love to come out of any situation smelling like a fresh bouquet of roses, there are others who take it a step further by adding other scented products, such as body oils and hair mists, to their everyday beauty arsenal. Jason Lee, founder and CEO of Scent by Six, says that the primary benefit of multi-purpose perfumed products is the ability to create a personal, signature scent. By using different products like perfume oils, hair perfumes and scented body lotions, one can layer various scents to create a unique fragrance that evolves throughout the day. Plus, these products often contain moisturising and nourishing ingredients that benefit the skin and hair. “The longevity of a fragrance can be increased by applying the scent to moisturised skin – a…

WOMEN NOW No matter your profession (or inclination towards technology), there is a chance that you might have already encountered one of Camellia Chan’s inventions. The co-founder and CEO of Flexxon – a leading cybersecurity and computer memory storage solutions firm based in Singapore – is a self-taught cybersecurity expert who has developed NAND flash storage and memory devices that are encrypted with top-notch data security. In a nutshell, NAND flash storage technology is a form of digital storage technology that’s designed to store and retrieve information (think files, photos, videos, and apps) in devices ranging from smartphones and tablets. Basically, it forms the bedrock of digital circuits that no fancy smart device can do without. Despite the fact that Flexxon’s products are used across a wide range of industries,…

Leaving at 6pm, ah? Half day today?” This was a common refrain at one of my previous jobs. At my first proper job as a writer, my boss once told me ominously: “I know what time you leave…” What she meant was, she knew that I left work at 7pm on the dot (our work hours were from 11am to 7pm), while my colleagues would stay till 2 or 3am. Looking back, I realise now that leaving on time meant that I was meeting my deadlines adequately and managing my time effectively – but back then, the implication was that my good performance counted for naught because I didn’t do OT (or over time, for those of you lucky enough not to know this term). I ended up internalising these…

Carry it well Italian leather goods brand Furla launches its Pre-fall 2023 collection, and this time, it offers a soft colour palette ranging from neutrals to terracotta tones. For a touch of fun, there’s the Furla Metropolis, a mini sling bag in iridescent leather, and the hobo Primavera shoulder bag in lime green – our top picks of the season. furla.com UP YOUR STREET CRED The Adidas Samba may be the It sneaker of the moment, but you can be sure that the classic Stan Smith is here to stay. The brand’s upcoming Fall/Winter 2023 collection reinvents this wardrobe staple with an ivory and royal blue colour combo. Other signature features include the buttery-soft inside lining, and a low-abrasion rubber outsole. adidas.com.sg RETREAT FROM THE HUSTLE CULTURE Need a little…

For the Pre-fall season, creative director Virginie Viard presented the Chanel Metiers d’Art show in Dakar – the coastal capital of Senegal. Featuring an extensive exploration of rich textures and opulent materials that required hours of skilled craftsmanship, it’s her most eclectic showing yet. Pop/soul/funk influences from the ’70s were evident throughout the collection – take, for instance, a white maxi crochet dress paired with a gold jewellery belt and embellished chandelier earrings. Viard collaborated closely with Chanel’s creation studio in Paris and Le19M (a seven-storey structure that houses all of Chanel’s Metiers d’Art businesses and their 600 artisans), to craft these pieces that exude a sense of refined luxury. Since 2022, the Metiers d’Art collection has paid tribute to the incredible work of Chanel’s global artisans. Over at The…

TO KNOW For centuries, essential oils have been lauded as elixirs that can alleviate period pains and migraines, relieve stress, and even clarify the skin. These essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts obtained through various methods, such as steam distillation, cold pressing or solvent extract. They capture the natural aroma and beneficial healing properties of plants, including flowers, leaves, bark, and roots, according to Hysses founder and managing director Cheryl Gan. And lately, the age-old tradition of incorporating essential oils has experienced somewhat of a resurgence. Now, a number of beauty brands are infusing these plant extracts in their products. French luxury beauty brand Clarins recently launched its Aromas line featuring body lotions and washes that harness the therapeutic properties of essential oils to release tension, while hydrating and…

“I keep myself in check by remembering I have something that many don’t, and that’s passion. It’s better to have a passion for something than to live a life not knowing what you truly want and love.” WHO: Toh Bee Suan HIGHEST EDUCATION: BA(Hons) in Fine Arts JOB TITLE & INDUSTRY: Graphic designer, visual artist & tattoo artist’s apprentice WORK EXPERIENCE: Around 7-8 years SALARY: $4,000-$5,000 Rejection is never easy. It can be painful and, at times, devastating – but for graphic designer, artist and illustrator Toh Bee Suan (who goes by the moniker Almostasthma), it was exactly what changed her life when her application to a Singapore university fell through. “I had an interest in geography, and I applied to a local university to pursue it, with the intention…

It took my adventurous travel buddy Ming two years to convince me to join her caving in Vietnam. She also happens to be my former boss, and someone I’ve always looked up to. My reasons for not taking her up on her offer were endless: It ranged from me not being very “adventurous” when it comes to food, to being embarrassed that I might not be able to catch up with her. She’s well over 50 and incredibly fit – and here I am, in my mid-30s, unable to climb a flight of stairs without getting out of breath. I was no stranger to outdoor activities like diving, but I was getting injured a lot in recent years, and so the thought of caving, which is a very physically strenuous…

THE TREND: LOW-RISE JEANS AS SPOTTED ON… BELLA HADID Once embraced by musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin in the ’60s, this hip-hugging style was brought back in fashion in the late ’90s by pop star Britney Spears. Today, low-rise jeans are back on our radar, thanks to popular influencers like model Bella Hadid. STYLE TIP Fitted tops that cinch at the waist are a great way to wear your low-rise denims without exposing your torso. THE TREND: OVERSIZED DENIM JACKET AS SPOTTED ON… YUQI This wardrobe staple never really went out of style since becoming a mainstream basic in the ’70s. Today, it’s one of the most coveted classics among trendsetters. STYLE TIP Pairing an oversized denim jacket with jeans will always be a winning…

SHE STARTED AS HALF OF MUNAH HIRZI a local duo that drew hundreds of thousands of viewers to their Youtube channel for their outspokenness and humour. Since retiring from the video-sharing platform in 2018 to pursue her personal and professional goals, Munah Bagharib has graced our TV screens as a presenter and actor, and starred in a number of theatre productions. Most recently, the 35-year-old was selected to be part of the cast of Hotel, a new play by local theatre company Wild Rice. The month-long theatrical event, which ends on July 8, is described as “an immersive, multi-generational epic (that) explores the notions of empire, nationhood, migration, and identity against the backdrop of a shrinking world”. She had previously starred in White Rabbit Red Rabbit (2016), a play by…

Named after the Chinese version of Tiktok, Douyin makeup is an umbrella term for a beauty aesthetic characterised by soft, peachy lips, pigmented pink blush, and a touch of shimmery eyeshadow. The overall effect is very dreamy, almost fairy-like and ethereal in appearance. Not to be mistaken for the K-beauty look that typically “uses matte, nude hues to create a natural contour”, Douyin makeup “enhances your natural features with rose tones and glitter”, says makeup artist Airin Lee. Makeup artist Lasalle Lee attributes the popularity of this makeup style to its subtlety: “The eyeshadow colours used are typically light and natural. Then there’s the accentuation of the pocket of fat found under the eye that gives off a very innocent and sweet vibe.” Airin agrees: “Douyin makeup creates a more…

WHEN IT COMES TO BEAUTY TRENDS, IT’S NO SECRET THAT WE TAKE OUR CUE FROM CELEBS. LATELY, A NEW CROP OF STYLISH GEN-Z STARS (THINK JENNA ORTEGA, BILLIE EILISH AND OUYANG NANA) HAS CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION WITH THEIR RISK-TAKING ATTITUDES AND STATEMENT-MAKING MAKEUP LOOKS. THE INSPIRATION: JENNIE KIM The 27-year-old isn’t just known for her electrifying dance moves and stage presence – she’s also been sporting the same eyeliner style since making her debut as one quarter of K-pop phenomenon Blackpink. To achieve a similar effect, get your eyeliner close to the base of your lash line and follow the natural shape of your peepers before ending in a tiny flick. THE INSPIRATION: JENNA ORTEGA Wednesday Addams star Jenna Ortega regularly wears goth-chic makeup on the red carpet,…

My mother is one of the most beautiful and stylish women I know. Strangers often mistake her for my sister, and wherever she goes, people shower her with compliments on her good looks, glamorous outfits and impeccable accessories. At home, every closet in every room heaves with her carefully amassed collection of designer jeans, Muji basics, Armani dresses, Fendi handbags, countless saris, lehenga-cholis and other handmade Indian outfits that make her look like a queen. Unsurprisingly, she’s also a fashion designer. Her one-woman studio in Bangkok – June Fifth by Bonny – specialises in bespoke Indian bridal wear. The space is an over-the-top parade of rich brocades, resplendent silks, delicate mirror work, and hand-sewn embroidery. She’s great at her job – meticulous with a flair for the dramatic. I’ve seen…

Grief is a natural part of life, yet it is often stigmatised. Navigating conversations with someone who has experienced the loss of a loved one can be challenging, but it helps to offer meaningful support and normalise the feelings that come with grief. Lianna Champ, author of How to Grieve Like A Champ, has over 40 years of experience as a grief specialist. Here, she shares how to create a safe and empathetic space for them to express their emotions and memories. A friend of mine has recently lost someone close, and I am at a loss as to how to comfort her. How do we create a safe space for loved ones to share their feelings and memories? Encourage them to talk about their relationship with the person who…