Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2023 i Her World Singapore

I didn’t want to write about the Barbie movie. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy it. I did – more than I expected! But there’s enough literature online about Greta Gerwig’s witty script, the stellar performances by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, or even the uproar over the inclusion of trans actress Hari Nef in the movie. What I also didn’t expect was to get into a lengthy discussion with an old university friend about the merits (or lack thereof ) of Barbie over Instagram. Her take: She left the theatre annoyed and disappointed. There were too many issues being crammed into the 114-minute comedy/drama that were dealt with in a touch-and-go manner. And the use of humour to tackle serious issues didn’t encourage people to think deeper beyond the…

She’s 63 – and loving every second of her life as a content creator. Former fashion executive Gym Tan has more than 30 years of experience in the fashion business working for brands like Esprit and DKNY, but today she’s creating her own fashion content as a Tiktok star/fashion and style influencer. With 145K followers on Instagram and 246K followers on Tiktok, Gym has earned herself a strong following who have fallen in love with her cheerful personality and, of course, her impeccable yet relatable style. Gym says she posted her first Tiktok video sometime in mid-December 2021. Her 24-year-old daughter Mya had encouraged her to start filming her daily outfits, as people would compliment her style or ask where she had gotten her outfits from. Gym was also “in…

By her own account, Jasmine Yen is an introvert. Despite growing up in the spotlight – her father is Donnie Yen, the prolific actor known for his roles as the titular character in the Ip Man film series as well as Hollywood blockbuster franchises Star Wars and John Wick, while her mother is former beauty queen and model Cissy Wang – she has always been “very shy, even from a young age”. “Even now, I can’t have conversations easily with my parents’ friends – I’m just that shy. I struggle to talk to them, and I’m practically wordless.” On stage, however, it’s a different ball game. When an opportunity to hold her first live performance at this year’s Majulah Music Night festival came, the 19-year-old singer-songwriter took it. She was…

Lash extensions are, undoubtedly, all the rage today. While getting lash extensions can mean shaving minutes off your morning makeup routine, they are not without pitfalls. Not only do you have to be careful when washing your face or even rubbing your eyes, they can even start to fall out after a few days, which can end up bringing attention to your peepers for all the wrong reasons. That explains why an increasing number of women are falling back on false lashes. Their go-to look lately? Wispy, manga-inspired lashes to make the eyes appear bigger, rounder and more lifted. What exactly does the look entail? According to makeup artist Larry Yeo, manga lashes are created with individual lashes that are carefully and equally spaced out along your lash line. “This…

In a world where self-care treatments are now almost a necessity rather than an occasional indulgence, a new trend has emerged on Tiktok. Enter the “Everything Shower” – a comprehensive skincare, haircare, and body care routine that is supposed to elevate your shower experience to spa-like proportions. This wellness craze, celebrated under the hashtag #everythingshower, has garnered over 123.7 million views. It has become a beauty routine not only for Tiktok content creators, but regular people too, to pamper themselves from head to toe. It basically brings together all the steps – from exfoliating and washing to treatment – for your hair, body and face in one session. If you have ever put on a face mask before you hopped into the shower, and applied a nourishing moisturiser followed by…

SHINY LITTLE THINGS More is more: Put your hair up in a tousled bun before topping it off with metal barrettes of different colours, shapes and sizes. ALL TIED UP Embrace two of the biggest trends – Y2K hairstyles and hair ribbons – with bubble braids. To recreate this look, pull your hair into a low ponytail before using a thin ribbon to create a bubble braid. Gently tug at your braid for added volume and maximum impact. CLOUD NINE Scrunchies are a perennial favourite. This season’s iteration is bigger and more voluminous than before. You can style it in multiple ways, depending on where it is placed. Team it up with a twisted ponytail to make a head-turning statement. PLAYING WITH HARDWARE You can use a hair accessory for…

LIFESTYLE Influencer Parisa Bong has stopped posting her live location on social media. A man onced followed her to her car; another followed her and a friend to the washroom of a restaurant. There were also instances where she walked out of a gym session only to be greeted by a legion of her social media followers. Parisa, who posts under the moniker @parisabong, now draws boundaries by not replying to anyone she doesn’t know via DMs. “If someone asks where I bought something, then I post my response on Instagram Stories,” says Parisa. This keeps all communication public. While her fans’ intentions might be harmless, they exemplify a growing number of fans who don’t know where to draw the line and separate the influencer’s public persona and their private…

Are your periods affecting the quality of your sleep? Unfortunately, it’s a common symptom arising from hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle. Dr Phua Chu Qin, an otolaryngology consultant specialising in sleep surgery at Sengkang General Hospital, explains more. Every month, there will be several days where I will either have trouble falling asleep at night or suffer from really poor quality sleep. After doing some tracking, I realised that this often occurs before or during my period. Is there any connection between insomnia and menstrual cycles? In a 2011 global survey by the Sleep Health Foundation, seven in 10 women say that they experience changes in their sleep just before their period begins. Studies have shown that women experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) suffer from changes in their sleep, including…

Whisky Tango Here’s a fancy new watering hole to visit for after-work tipples: Capasso, a restaurant and lounge in Far East Square at Telok Ayer, is a haven for gastronomes. Inspired by the 1920s glamour of The Great Gatsby, its lush interior encourages one to linger with a digestif in hand. The food menu is a hearty Italian affair, with anchovies served with champagne vinegar and vanilla, uni and squid ink pasta tossed in spicy Nduja and salted egg sauce, and tender pan-seared Australian lamb saddle being some of the few highlights to savour. Finally, kick back with a delicious cocktail – try the Nobligespresso, a creamy concoction of whisky, butterscotch liqueur and coffee. capasso.sg GAME ON Fans of multiplayer first-person shooter game Overwatch have more to look forward to…

This season’s “updated” interpretation of the typically hyper-sexualised hourglass silhouette is intriguing. Designers brought to the table an interesting take on waist-cinching outfits, such as Jil Sander’s soft leather tunic, tailored with subtle curves, and paired with matching leather pants. Even Donatella Versace, who is known for her flamboyance, demonstrated restraint at her highly anticipated FW 2023 presentation in Los Angeles. Inspired by the brand’s ’90s archives, Versace wanted to showcase the cut and shape of the clothes, and focused on producing the perfect little black suit. Indeed, model Gigi Hadid opened the Versace show in an elegant skirt suit, shaped with a perfectly cinched jacket reminiscent of the iconic 1947 bar jacket from Christian Dior’s New Look. STYLE TIP Dare to add leather gloves to complete the look with…

If you’re thinking of going bold with your makeup, there’s no better colour than purple. The shade has been dominating both the runways and red carpets. Case in point: Actor, pop star and entrepreneur Selena Gomez chose a diffused purple eye look to match her floor-grazing, off-shoulder number for the 2023 Golden Globes in January. It was also the colour of choice on the FW 2023 runways of designers Prada and Vivienne Westwood. The trend offers up a variety of beautiful shades like lilac, lavender, violet and plum. According to makeup artist Lasalle Lee, purple goes well with most skin tones, so there is no right or wrong shade for each person. Instead, he suggests being open to experimenting with different hues to find the shade that suits you best.…

Did you know that getting a brand new hairstyle is not just about booking an appointment with your go-to hairstylist? Turns out, some believe that consulting your horoscope prediction might just play a part in determining the outcome of your look. “Timing is important when it comes to a hair makeover,” advises Renaye Chan, co-founder of Alchemy International Advisory, which specialises in astro-numerology, tarot card reading and fengshui. “With planetary shifts and changes, it would be best if one can align the timing with some guidance from the stars,” she says. For example, when the sun visits your personal zodiac sign, it’s generally a good time for a hair makeover as it’s a time of uplifting, explains Renaye. Want to know more? Renaye breaks down the “best” timings to get…

Scents can take you places by evoking memories of past travels or transporting you to a scene that you’re longing to experience. Think aquatic bursts that remind you of a beachside holiday, or a pine fragrance that makes you imagine you’re in a forest. French maison Louis Vuitton’s California-inspired fragrances fit this description perfectly. You’ll be taken on a sun-soaked adventure, as they stir up images of the dramatic landscape, light and extravagant beauty of this region. City of Stars is an evening cologne fitting for the city that never sleeps; On The Beach celebrates the feeling of spending a day in the sun; California Dream conveys the emotions of capturing a gorgeous sunset; and Afternoon Swim elicits the feeling of the sea washing over your skin on a lovely…

Sustainability might be a trendy buzzword today, but this was not the case a decade ago when Farizan d’Avezac De Moran set up GreenA Consultants, a consultancy that advises companies on how to meet their sustainability goals. In the early 2000s, the trained engineer had been working at a specialist engineering company in Singapore, where she was the only female partner among the other four partners, who were men. She refuses to reveal the name of the company, but notes that she faced discrimination because of her gender. Despite working just as hard, she was paid less than her male counterparts because they had the perception that she had financial security as she was married to an expat. While Farizan did marry into money, (her husband is a French aristocrat…

THE LAST PAGE Belgian luxury house Delvaux celebrates the 125th anniversary of surrealist painter Rene Magritte’s birth with an exclusive collection inspired by his wife Georgette Berger (who was his model and muse), as well as his artworks. The collection is divided into four motifs: L’Humour, L’Amour, La Pomme and L’Homme. One of our favourite pieces is the Brillant silhouette with the scripted embroidery of “Ceci n’est pas un Delvaux” (This is not a Delvaux) – a tribute to the Trahison des Images painting that said “Ceci n’est pas une pipe” (This is not a pipe).…

Founded in 2013, womenswear label Self-Portrait made a name for itself when its first collection launched on online luxury retailer Net-a-porter, and sold out just three hours after it was released Founder and designer Han Chong (left, pictured with Her World’s fashion editor Lena Kamarudin), who grew up in a woman-dominated household in Penang, finds immense joy in designing for women with diverse personalities and from different backgrounds. Besides his flair for design and innate understanding of a woman’s silhouette, Chong is a strong believer that a woman should always be dressed in something she feels empowered in, and not wear something just because it’s “trendy”. HAN CHONG SAYS: “The exaggerated shoulder jackets and coats have been a symbol of a strong, empowered woman from the ’80s until today.” ENIGMATIC…

1. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, from $35 Besides toning the body with its hero ingredient guarana (a potent form of caffeine), this hardworking formula doubles as a perfume with its tropical scent. Despite being deeply nourishing, it absorbs quickly into skin and doesn’t leave you feeling greasy or sticky. 2. The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Gel Cream, $36 Like a glass of water for your thirsty skin, this lightweight water-gel formula contains naturally derived hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to keep skin moisturised throughout the day. It also contains upcycled vitamin E-rich raspberry seed oil to combat free radicals and fight environmental aggressors. The best part? Its updated glass packaging (made with 40 per cent recycled glass) can be endlessly reused and recycled. 3. Clarins Lip…

Travel is back in full swing, and so is duty-free shopping. While you might typically be watching price fluctuations for flights to save on your trip, it might also be worthwhile to keep your eyes peeled for duty-free beauty bargains during your holiday. We scour the region for the best beauty deals. LANEIGE LIP SLEEPING MASK EX 20G X 4, $67 (UP $128) SAVE 48% WHERE SHILLA DUTY FREE (INCHEON AIRPORT, SEOUL) One of the brand’s best-selling products, this handy lip balm can also be used while you’re on-the-go to prep lips before applying your favourite lipstick. It has a thick and rich texture that softens chapped lips, and smooths fine lines for a plumper pout. And while you might already be buying a year’s worth of beauty products when…

If you asked me what my earliest memory about beauty was, I’d tell you, without missing a beat, that it was when I was five years old, and a relative returned with souvenirs from performing the Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage in Mecca. She had trinkets aplenty, and in that stash, was a little bag of henna powder. I sat on my parents’ kitchen floor as I watched my freshly post-partum mother make the paste, and put a dollop on each of my fingernails. I wasn’t a fan of the earthy smell as a child, but when she washed the paste off to reveal my burnt orange nails, I was completely enthralled. The unassuming powder changed the colour of my nails and, I soon learnt, was behind the intricate designs I…

“I once had a Vietnamese-American participant who was moved to tears during a mahjong session. He expressed that he finally understood why his late grandmother had been so captivated by the game.” WHO: Sabrina Tan HIGHEST EDUCATION: Masters in Educational Leadership, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland JOB TITLE & INDUSTRY: Founder of Mahjonglah, yoga instructor, and reiki practitioner WORK EXPERIENCE: 10 to 11 years SALARY: $88 for a 2.5 hour session Most Singaporeans would think of the game of mahjong as an outlet to unwind with friends and family. For Sabrina Tan of Mahjonglah – a platform that organises mahjong lessons for both locals and tourists – it is also a bonding activity that bridges cultures and brings families closer together. “I once had a Vietnamese-American participant who was moved to…