Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2018 i Singapore Women's Weekly

Abigail Yeo Senior Account Manager, Beauty My favourite movie of all time is… “Titanic, as cliched as it sounds. I was young and with a runtime of 190 minutes, the movie was very long so it was totally worth its ticket price. Of course, the romantic story of Rose and Jack was also very captivating for a secondary school student!” Phyllicia Wang Assistant Photographer My favourite movie of all time is… “In The Mood For Love. It’s a classic masterpiece that keeps inspiring me with its beautiful cinematography and intimate love story. Also, Maggie Cheung’s selection of qipaos in the film is so stunning, I couldn’t take my eyes off them!” Hesta Foong Head of Publishing Services My favourite movie of all time is… “Harry Potter, all of them! The…

New-Gen Sizzlers Following in the footsteps of their famous parents, these gorgeous celeb spawns are making a splash in the entertainment scene, on-screen and off WHO: Joel Choo SON OF: Zhu Houren FAMOUS FOR: Appearing as a happy-go-lucky polytechnic student in television drama A Million Dollar Dream. The rookie actor is working on brushing up his Mandarin skills to woo viewers back to TV. WHO: Chris Pine SON OF: Robert Pine FAMOUS FOR: Starring as Captain Kirk in the Star Trek movies. He may be a star in his own right but did you know that his dad appeared in ’70s television show CHiPs? WHO: Nicholas Tse SON OF: Patrick Tse Yin FAMOUS FOR: Dating Faye Wong on and off for years. He’s also a pretty good actor and singer…

The Festival Flourisher Nicole Ong, 40, Marketing & Partnerships Director, Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) While filmmakers bring life, culture and art to our daily lives, it is film festivals that help spread these stories to audiences around the world. Enter Nicole, the newly minted Marketing & Partnerships Director for SGIFF, who oversees the propagation of high-quality creative films to the masses. “There are all these filmmakers in the industry but they’re only as good as it gets right? You need to be able to actually spread the good word about these filmmakers and their personal stories so that’s where I come in. I make sure that the festival gets heard,” says Nicole, who moonlights as a photographer on the side. “It’s also my role to look at how we…

INTO THE BLUE The metallic sheen on both the eyes and lips lends shine and ties the look together without vying for attention EXPERT TIP: Blend out metallic eye shadow to create tones. YOUR SKIN BUT BETTER The barely-there look focuses on creating the appearance of flawless skin and giving definition to the eyes and brows EXPERT TIP: Use full coverage foundation as concealers. SIMPLY RED Scarlet lips are the highlight of this look, with muted brown tones to add dimension to the eyes EXPERT TIP: Cream eye shadow works equally well on brows too.…

Watch Your Tone A surefire way to look slick in a pantsuit? Pair it with pieces in similar shades. Strike A Cord Put a ’70s spin on a corduroy suit with a polo-neck and wire-rimmed glasses. Go With The Bow A pussy-bow blouse contrasts perfectly with borrowed-from-the-boys suiting. Tickled Pink Take it to the next level with statement design details such as feathers. Check Mate Elevate your look by playing with prints and texture. A checked wool blazer looks fab over a leather shirt. Square Dance Don’t just stick to safe prints, this season sees a slew of statement prints to ensure you stand out from the crowd.…

Bigger Is Better Count on statement jewellery to dress up a casual look. “I have a penchant for big earrings!” Peggy professes. “They help dress up every outfit.” It’s A Wrap Need a quick-fixing piece? Try on a headwrap for a dramatic flourish. The New Black Layer up on this season’s star colour: Brown. Peggy’s advice is to play around with different prints and cuts, as they help balance out masculine and feminine elements within a look. When you’re busy running two cafes, it’s a challenge finding time for yourself. Yet Peggy makes it look so easy. Whenever we’ve spotted her at soirees, this girl boss is always turned out stylishly that it’s hard to imagine she was behind the counter making hot coffee for cafe patrons only an hour…

Be Prepared Keep a gym bag in your car or at work at all times, even if you aren’t planning to exercise. This will allow for spontaneous workouts such as when a lunchtime meeting is cancelled. Pack your bag with workout clothes, footwear, headphones, deodorant, face wipes and a bottle of water. Get Appy Download an app that plays music from your library to match your pace, such as Jog.fm. There are also “speed” buttons on the app if you want to go faster or slower. Or go for the Android equivalent such as DjRun, which as the name suggests, plays DJ and selects songs from your library based on your body’s rhythm. Go Social Raining outside and you don’t want to sit in traffic on your way to a…

With Type 2 Diabetes, being selective with your food choices can help you control your blood sugar or glucose levels. Carbohydrate-rich foods like breads, cereal, rice and starchy vegetables can cause this to rise, but it doesn’t mean having to refrain from things you enjoy. Add these healthy options to your grocery list – they are great for the entire family. FATTY FISH Fish like salmon, sardines, anchovies and mackerel are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, which are especially important for diabetics. Diabetic patients are at an increased risk of cardiovascular complications, and these fats have benefits for heart health as they help reduce inflammation and improve the way arteries function after a meal. LEAFY GREENS Think spinach, kale, gai lan, bak choy and chard. Leafy…

CAULIFLOWER, LEEK & CORN SOUP Prep 10 mins | Cook 30 mins | Serves 4-6 1 cauliflower, cut into large florets ¼ cup grated parmesan 2 rashers rindless bacon, chopped, plus 1 extra, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1 leek, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp thyme leaves 1 potato, peeled, in 1 cm cubes 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups milk 1 cup frozen corn kernels Chopped parsley, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 200 C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2. Cut a quarter of the cauliflower into 5 mm-thick slices. Arrange in a single layer on tray. Sprinkle with parmesan and season. Add bacon to one side of tray. Bake 20 to 25 mins until cauliflower is golden and bacon is crisp. 3.…

Prep 20 mins | Cook 45 mins + chilling | Serves 12 200 g dark chocolate, chopped 150 g butter, chopped /3 cup plain flour ½ cup cocoa powder 1 /3 cups brown sugar 4 eggs, whisked ½ cup sour cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 125 g raspberries TOPPING 100 g milk chocolate 100 g white chocolate 1. Preheat oven to 180 C. Lightly grease and line a 20-cm square pan with baking paper. 2. In a medium saucepan, stir chocolate and butter over low heat until melted. Cool slightly. Stir in flour, cocoa and sugar, then egg, sour cream and vanilla. Fold through raspberries. 3. Pour into pan. Bake 40 to 45 mins until a skewer comes out with a few crumbs. 4. TOPPING Break chocolate into squares, then…

Dog (2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946) It’s a very conflicting month for you. Avoid disagreements and try to resolve any differences amicably. There will be much resistance at work, just follow your bosses’ instructions and lay low. Be careful when using sharp objects like knife or scissors. Wealth luck is very low, do not invest or speculate. Love life is also full of tension, so try to be patient with each other. Pig (2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947) Your luck is improving as the month proceeds. Take this opportunity to move forward with bolder and bigger steps at work, and to execute any plans you may have in the past. Wealth luck is good; you will see some monetary gains from work and also investments. In…

BEAUTY ON-THE-GO These skincare ampoules are perfect for the busy woman. Sothys Ampoules On-The-Go are travel-friendly packs containing 14 mini vials each. There’s Hydrating, Brightening, Oxygenating and Anti-ageing to suit your skincare concerns. At $119 (1 pouch, 14 ampoules), from Sothys Premium Salons. For details, visit www.sothys.com.sg. SLEEK & POWERFUL They not only look sleek, they also help save electricity. The new DC fans from Efenz’s latest capsule collection, Kith, are perfect for our new, smaller homes, effectively cooling down your living space without occupying too much space up top. The sleek two-in-one fans come with unique curved blades and an LED light in the middle. And you can customise the light with the sleek, matte black remote. For more, visit www.efenz.com.sg or email customercare@efenz.com.sg. HAIR WITH A FLAIR Want…

There are many things I love in this world: My teenage daughter Sofie’s* singing talent, my pet Pomeranian Boo Boo*, my husband Jason’s* corny humour. And shopping. Yes, as superficial as it may sound, I am a shopperholic. It is my hobby, my obsession, and my one flaw that made me commit “crimes” against my family. Nothing relaxes me more than flipping through the departmental racks, trying and then purchasing clothes. Even if I didn’t need anything, I was just as happy visiting newly-opened boutiques to window-shop. And as for shopping online – my email is filled with web store e-flyers, most of my phone apps are e-commerce related, and I have spent hours searching the Internet for everything from the season’s must-have sneakers to past-season luxury bags. My family…

Do less, live more. We’re playing fairy godmother this month to help you do just that. We know you’re time challenged, busy with work and constantly trying to find time for the kids, for your man, for yourself. So, this issue is filled with tips and tricks to help you gain a little bit of calm amidst the madness. If you’re like me, you’ll wish for more time in the mornings. And here’s how: In “Wake Up And Go…”, pg 34, we share some clever beauty secrets, so you won’t have to spend too much time doing up your face ( just sorting out your brows alone can help you save precious minutes). Fashion stylist Aaron Kok has also risen to the challenge to scour the stores (so you won’t…

The Asian remake of The Bridge has thrown up plenty of surprises since it was announced that streaming service Viu would be recreating the Swedish-Danish crime thriller, and this includes casting actress Rebecca Lim in its leading role. The princess of Singapore TV, Rebecca rarely chooses roles that require her to be anything other than the relatable girl-next-door. Her turn as Detective Serena Teo is taking the actress into unchartered waters as the character requires her to be blunt, straight-talking and socially awkward. “In recent years, I’ve been playing very likeable characters and TJ Lee [the co-director] thought this role would be a challenge for me since she’s quite difficult to like,” explains the 32-year-old star. “He said there was a very fine line between being annoying and having poor…

TURN UP THE VOLUME Transform straight, wimpy lashes into luscious, fluttery ones. Turn the page for the best mascaras to add length and volume Magic Wands These mascaras will help your lashes wingardium leviosa to new heights 1 FOR REACHING THE TINIEST LASHES The mini wand of the innisfree Skinny Longlongcara, $15, allows you to reach the tiniest of lashes and coating them with an ultra-lightweight formula. Its small brush size also means it holds less mascara, allowing you to build on lash length, without the fear of clumping. 2 FOR CLUMP-FREE LASHES Designed to give lashes maximum curl, the shu uemura Petal Mascara, $50, delicately lifts lashes for an eye-opening effect. The brush is designed for Asian lashes, catching on to the tiniest lashes and coating them without feeling…

TROPICAL PUNCH Inject some joy-inducing colour back into your wardrobe with shades of citrus orange and pineapple, and round it off with bright magenta for a colour scheme that will give you vacation vibes everywhere you go. 3-SECOND TIPS • For a more wearable take, incorporate white accessories to balance out the strong colours. • Wearing a hot pink pair of wide leg pants? Keep your top fitted so you don’t look overwhelmed. • Yellow can be a tricky colour to wear on Asian skin, so make sure you try it on in natural light before leaving the house. GARDEN PARTY Drawing inspiration from quaint English gardens blooming in the summer, start with a verdant shade of green before working in shades of rose and flamingo pinks. All that’s missing…

1 Respond calmly Use a simple response to acknowledge you have heard their opinion. Try, “Thank you for the feedback. I’ll take that on board”, or “Okay, I’ll consider that”. If you have an emotional, heart-thumping reaction to what’s been said, your brain has gone into “fight or flight” mode. Don’t respond while you’re in this primed state. “Take a few minutes out, feel your feet on the ground, and breathe slowly and deeply until you feel more calm,” says wellness coach Trish Everett. “When you breathe in a relaxed way, your heart rate and stress response will come down so you can re-engage your rational brain before you respond.” 2 Don’t take it personally Whether the criticism is constructive or just rude, don’t take it as a personal affront.…

KITCHEN TOOLS  Cook up a storm with these stellar equipment that will put you on the cutting-edge Best Cookware (Ceramic) – Tie Happycall IH Vacuum Die Cast Pots with Self-Standing Lid These low-pressure, airtight pots generate a vacuum during cooking, which helps to cook food faster while preserving flavours and nutrients, while its ceramic coating is scratch-resistant. Best Cookware (Ceramic) – Tie Greenpan York Bronze 18.3-cm Tamago Pan Made with a healthy ceramic non-stick coating, this square-shaped egg pan heats up quickly and evenly, and is ideal for making Japanese-style omelettes or a small meal. Best Cookware (Stainless Steel) WMF Gourmet Plus 3-Pc Suitable on all stovetops, these sturdy pots and pan are made from rust-resistant Cromargan stainless steel, and come with measuring scales on the inside of each unit…

PORK MEATBALL LAKSA Prep 10 mins | Cook 15 mins | Per Serve 627 kcal | Serves 4 200 g pkt rice vermicelli noodles 500 g minced pork (see tip) 230 g jar laksa paste 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp vegetable oil 6 green onions, thinly sliced 3 cups chicken stock 400 ml can coconut milk 250 g snow peas, trimmed Coriander leaves, chilli flakes, to serve 1. Place noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover with just-boiled water. Separate with a fork and drain well. Set aside. 2. Combine pork, 2 tbsps of the laksa paste and 1 tsp of the fish sauce. Mix well in blender. Roll the mixture into balls. 3. In a wok, heat oil on high. Cook meatballs for 4 to 5 mins, tossing, until…

NATALIE PORTMAN & CLAIRE DANES While we can’t imagine another actress starring opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Romeo + Juliet, Claire’s role first belonged to Natalie. However, producers decided she was too young in the end. ANNE HATHAWAY & KATHERINE HEIGL Oscar-winner Anne was originally cast in romantic comedy Knocked Up before Katherine took over. She reportedly dropped out because of the graphic pregnancy scene at the end of the movie. RUSSELL CROWE & HUGH JACKMAN The director’s first choice to play Wolverine in X-Men was Russell but scheduling conflicts got in the way. The role then went to fellow Aussie, Hugh, who’s since made the character an icon. ZHANG ZIYI & LI BINGBING Bingbing starred as the lead in little-known film Snow Flower and the Secret Fan after Ziyi quit…

• Village Park Nasi Lemak “Super famous, I ate there eight times over a two-month period!” • Overseas Restaurant “They’ve got delicious Chinese home-cooked food.” • Brother John Burgers “The wait at this food truck can take up to three hours!” • Hokkien Mee in Uptown, Petaling Jaya “There are two stalls next to each other that are always super packed.”…

INTO THE BLUE With a single peacock blue eye shadow on the lids, makeup artist Larry Yeo created an eye look that is on-trend and easy to recreate. Blending out the highly-pigmented shade with a fluffy eye shadow brush creates a gradation of tones that adds dimension to the eyes, without the use of multiple eye shadow shades. The dual-ended Shiseido Brow InkTrio is a brow pencil with a built-in brow powder applicator, which Larry cleverly used to define the lower lash line. For the full five, see page 32. YOUR SKIN BUT BETTER To create a flawless, natural finish, the highly-pigmented Cover FX Custom Cover Drops was mixed in with moisturiser and used as foundation and concealer. The Chanel Stylo Ombre et Contour’s multi-purpose formula can be used as…

Pigmentation and dark spots can affect anyone at different stages in life. Dr YZ Tan of Mizu Aesthetic Clinic sheds light on its different causes and treatments Q: I developed melasma after my pregnancy. What’s the best way of treating it, and can it be done while I’m still nursing my infant? A: “Melasma caused by pregnancy, also known as the “pregnancy mask”, affects up to 50 per cent of pregnant women. There are a few ways of treating melasma after pregnancy, such as topical bleaching creams, chemical peels and laser procedures. Studies have shown the use of hydroquinone cream, a bleaching agent, does not appear to be associated with major risks during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, it is not encouraged by many doctors due to its higher absorption rate…

“I did not suspect I had diabetes at all,” says Annabel Middleton, 44. “I was about to go on a trip to the Philippines, but decided to see a doctor to get some cortisone cream as I had been suffering from a genital itch that just wouldn’t go away.” But the doctor however, felt compelled to do a blood test on the spot and discovered “my blood sugar was sky-high!” she says. This was naturally a shock to Annabel, who had until then attributed the itch to PMS (it had been going on for some time). There were signs While one of the most probable causes for her having diabetes could be a family history – Annabel’s mother and maternal and paternal grandmothers had diabetes, including aunts and uncles from…

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FRUIT LOOP CELEBRATION CAKE Prep 1 hour | Cook 45 mins | Serves 12 Preheat oven to moderate, 180 C. Lightly grease two deep, 20-cm round cake pans. Line base with baking paper. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 250 g softened butter, 1½ cups sugar and 2 tsps vanilla essence together until creamy. Add 4 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, scraping down sides of the bowl. Lightly fold 4 cups sifted self-raising flour into creamed mixture alternately with 1⅓ cups milk, beginning and ending with flour. Spoon mixture evenly into prepared pans, smoothing top. Bake 40 to 45 mins until cooked when tested. Cool in pan 5 mins, before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely. Meanwhile, line an oven…

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