Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2018 i Singapore Women's Weekly

With what’s going on in the world especially with regards to women’s rights driven by the #metoo and Time’s Up movements, I’m especially proud of our March power issue. We’re not about bra burning nor men bashing. Instead, we share Michelle Obama’s philosophy: “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish”, and our four covergirls (a first for us!), Elizabeth Banks, Eva Longoria, Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon, are proof. Read how they are effecting change in Hollywood, page 18. To help you accomplish more with the limited time you have, we’ve got inspiring reads and a 10-page Career Handbook, from page 75. It’s packed with strategies from human resource experts and successful women to fuel your engine in the workplace, be it writing a more effective…

Atika Lim Digital Writer What instantly makes you feel confident? “ Watching re-runs of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Having #flawless makeup on. Listening to Beyoncé.” If you could have a secret superpower, what would it be? “I honestly wish that I could communicate with animals, like Anya Eisenhardt in the X-Men comics!” Tara Barker Group Editor What instantly makes you feel confident? “If I have something hard to do at work, I try to do it first thing in the morning. Then I can get on with fun things, and it doesn’t hang over me all day. It makes me feel a little bit braver. Every journey starts with a single step, and the first one is often the hardest.” If you could have a secret superpower, what would it be?…

When you are one of the world’s 20 most powerful women in business, it might beggar belief that most of your colleagues treat you as if you were invisible. That was, however, what Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg confronted when she returned to work 10 days after her husband, David Goldberg, chief of web-based survey company SurveyMonkey, died suddenly on May 1, 2015, while they were on a couples-only holiday in Mexico. As the 48-year-old writes in her second book, Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience and Finding Joy, which was launched last April: “Walking around the Facebook campus, I started to feel like a ghost, somehow frightening and invisible at the same time.” Her description of appearing to be an apparition to her workmates is spot-on, as any…

Your 4-Step Defence It’s time to get serious against these skin-wrecking pollutants and aggressors As city dwellers, it’s almost impossible to escape pollution. Besides causing harm to your health, smog, ultraviolet rays and free radicals can affect skin and accelerate the ageing process. A study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology compared women who lived in urban and rural environments over a quarter of a decade, and found those who were exposed to pollution had more dark spots and wrinkling. Dr Tan YZ of Mizu Aesthetic Clinic comments, “Pollutants like free radicals damage healthy skin cells and can bring about other skin problems like redness, dryness and skin sensitivity.” Dr Teo Wan Lin of TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre adds, “PM 2.5 particles generates reactive oxygen species which increases…

In as little as two decades ago, we were led to believe that just three skincare steps – cleanse, tone, moisturise – would suffice in maintaining healthy skin. Fast forward to 2018, and no one would bat an eye at a 12-step Korean skincare regime. In fact, according to a recent survey conducted on 3,000 women, we use an average of 16 products on our skin daily. So if we can “Marie Kondo” our lives and scale down our number of possessions, like the author of The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up suggests, shouldn’t we be able to do the same for our skincare? Streamline your beauty routine with products that offer multiple benefits so that your skin gets what it needs – while you save time and money, too.…

Shirt Happens An oversized shirt looks smart enough for the office and cool enough to channel those city slicker vibes. Out Of The Box Update your work look with boxy co-ords. Return Of The Mac The way to wear a trench this season? Cinched with a simple belt bag. Strong Suit Pant suits don’t have to be boring. Opt for a bright colour and tone it down with a simple pastel shirt and minimalist sunnies. Get It White Make white tailoring pop by pairing it with pastel pink and oversized statement earrings. Robe Up A robe-style coat instantly elevates a pants-and-shirt combo. The perfect add-ons? Try a bucket bag and chic slides. Dial S For Structure Go ultra-modern with a structured top and accessories, plus swept-back hair. Accessory To Awesomeness…

“I’m bold & I’m not afraid to show it” Creative types, take your pick from a plethora of weird and wonderful bags. From colour-saturated fringe to unexpected artwork, there’s no shying away with a bag like this. “I’m not bossy, I’m the boss” Show them who’s in charge with a no-nonsense bag that exudes power vibes. Structured, textured and wholly functional, you’ll stride ahead of the style pack. STYLE TIP Consider your body type and how you want to carry your bag before checking out. Some bags are great for hiding problem areas, while others accentuate them. “I’m switched on even on weekends” For a great bag companion on your off-duty days, switch to a slouchy sac that can hold all your valuables close to you. Buckets, hobos and hold-alls…

“Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” – Beyoncé “I always remind myself to be kind to myself, and to treat myself in the same gentle way that I’d want to treat a daughter. It really helps.” – Emma Stone “When something disappointing happened, my mother would remind me not to let that become my focus. There’s still so much to be grateful for.” – Katherine Heigl “If I make a fool of myself, who cares? I’m not frightened by anyone’s perception of me.” – Angelina Jolie “Being perfect is being flawed, accepting it, and never letting it make you feel less than your best.” - Jessica Alba…

No one ever said weight loss was easy: 95 per cent of people who lose weight put it back on within 12 months. To ensure you keep it off, you need to get your brain involved. Author and GP Dr Helena Popovic, who wrote NeuroSlimming: Let Your Brain Change Your Body, says our brain plays a key role in deciding how, where and why our body stores fat – to get slimmer, we need to use our brain. Here, Dr Popovic explains how you can make it work for you. How does your brain affect your weight? “The brain is your control centre – every part of your body follows instructions and signals sent by the brain. Eating in different emotional states affects how you digest food and store fat.…

DO’S ✓ Wear well-fitted shoes with shock-absorbent soles, rigid uppers and supportive head counters. ✓ Maintain a healthy weight. ✓ Warm up before running or walking and stretch afterwards ✓ Stick to mostly non-weight-bearing activities such as cycling or swimming. ✓ Keep feet and leg muscles and joints flexible. DON’TS ✗ Wear shoes with excessive wear on the heels or soles. ✗ Exercise on hard surfaces. ✗ Ignore heel pain. The sooner you address it, the less time and money you need to spend treating it. ✗ Exercise with heel pain. Take a break from your regular routine. ✗ Go barefoot or wear thongs. Stick to a supportive pair of shoes with low heels until the problem is resolved.…

• When buying sports shoes, it is important to know your foot type. The shape of your foot – for instance, if it’s high-arched, flat or pronating – will determine the type of shoe that will serve you best. If in doubt, ask your podiatrist for advice. • If you are a runner, you will need to ensure that your footwear is up to scratch by replacing shoes regularly, sometimes every few months. Depending on the distances you run and your shoe type, shock-absorbing padding can wear thin and become ineffective with heavy use. • For all sports shoes, tread should be checked regularly to prevent slips and falls. WHAT SHAPE IS YOUR FOOT?…

PAPPARDELLE CARBONARA Prep + Cook 45 mins/ Serves 4 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 100 g thinly sliced pancetta, torn 2 cloves garlic, sliced thinly 4 eggs, beaten lightly ¾ cup (60 g) freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra to serve 1 quantity Fresh Pasta (see page 100), cut into pappardelle (1.5-cm widths) or 400 g dried papperdelle 1. Heat oil in a medium frying pan, add pancetta and cook over medium heat for 5 mins or until starting to crisp. Add garlic, cook, stirring for 1 min. 2. Combine eggs and Parmesan in a bowl. 3. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup cooking water, drain. 4. Off the heat, return pasta to saucepan. Add pancetta mixture, egg mixture…

Say Cheese Cheese fans rejoice, because Say Chiizu – the irresistibly Instagrammable Hokkaido-style cheese toast that has taken Thailand by storm – is here! At $3.80, from Say Chiizu outlets. Visit www.facebook.com/saychiizu.sg. Polo Yolo These buns are hot! Kazo, a famous snack store from Taiwan, brings their Kazo Danish Polo with fillings like salted egg, Hokkaido cream and Matcha ice-cream to our shores. From $2.50 to $5.50, from Kazo at #01-30 Chinatown Point, 133 New Bridge Road. Go Cookie Crazy The melt-in-your-mouth cookies by YOKU MOKU are absolutely love at first bite! Try them out and other buttery delights from the famous Japanese confectionery store at #03-K1 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn.…

Prep 2 hours + Setting | Serves 10 200 g pale pink fondant Cornflour, for dusting 55 pink cachous 10 silver cachous 100 g white royal icing, tinted pink 500 g butter, softened 2 x 500 g packets pure icing sugar, sifted Pink food colouring 2 x 460 g double unfilled sponge cakes Edible baby decorations 1. Roll out half fondant to 3 mm thick on a cornflour-dusted surface. Cut into a 4 x 20-cm rectangle. Scallop along long edge to make crown. Decorate with a 1-cm star cutter. Dampen other long edge and attach pink cachous. Mould around a 6-cm cutter, joining edges. Attach silver cachous to tips. Dry 1 hour. 2. Roll out remaining fondant to 3 mm thick. Cut a 3 x 18-cm strip. Cut ends and…

TEST: Is it easy to use and clean? You don’t have to worry about complicated functions and dials, as all the buttons and levers are clearly indicated which makes operating the VitaBoost so easy and fuss-free. At the touch of a button, choose from six automatic programmes including smoothies, shakes, soups, sauce, ice-cream and a convenient cleaning function. In addition, it features variable speed settings and a pulse function lever. Parts of the appliance are also dishwasher safe. TEST: How powerful is it? The VitaBoost is equipped with a powerful 1,600 W motor with over 30,000 revolutions per minute, which works to efficiently pulverise your ingredients and help you meet your daily vitamin requirement in less time. Plus, its large, two-litre jug is ideal for bigger portions, so you can…

Espresso A 30 ml shot of pure coffee, also called a “short black”, made by forcing a small amount of hot water through finely-ground coffee beans. Ristretto A more potent concentrated shot of espresso at 22 ml, made with half the amount of water but same amount of ground coffee as a regular espresso. Americano Also known as a “long black”, it’s made by diluting an espresso with hot water, which means you get a larger quantity of coffee to enjoy. Cappuccino A popular café choice made with equal parts espresso, steamed milk and froth for consistently rich flavour and smooth texture. Flat White Essentially a cappuccino, but with very minimal foam on top. Latte For those who prefer a milder coffee taste, this light and milky drink is typically…

FLORAL SCENTS Essential oils not only enhance your surroundings with a wonderful fragrance, but also help lift your mood. Use the doTERRA Rose Touch essential oil for a quick pick-me-up scent in the middle of the day, or the Jasmine Touch essential oil to soothe your senses at night. The Rose Touch and Jasmine Touch Roll-on essential oils (10 ml each) are available at doTERRA enterprises in Suntec Tower 3 for $171 and $97 respectively. ROMANTIC CURLS Want voluminous, bouncy curls without damaging your hair? Try the Kimage Body & Texture treatment to give fabulous volume and lift to flat hair. Available at all Kimage outlets at $260 per session. Enjoy 30 per cent off this service by booking your appointment through www.kimage.com.sg with the promo code ‘Texture’, until March…

In any cliched family-based drama serial, you might see some character stereotypes such as the nasty mother-in-law (MIL) and the overly-protective mother. Luckily for me, when I married into Tom’s* family, my in-laws and my parents got on fabulously. In fact, my mother, Sara*, and my mother-in-law, Linda*, hung out with each other every weekend to have tea or go shopping together! But underneath their seemingly affectionate gestures were less-than-kind intentions... My MIL is one of the nicest a newlywed could hope to have: She would cook Peranakan food for us and give my husband and I time, space and independence to do what we wanted despite living under her roof. She invited my mother to come over every weekend, as she knew how worried my mum was about her…

CHRISSY GETS SOME SHUT-EYE With the ceremony over four hours long, it’s a wonder that celebrities can even keep their eyes open at the Oscars. Well, Chrissy Teigen couldn’t, and indulged in a little nap during the ceremony. JAMES & ANNE’S GENDER BENDER While they seemed like good hosts in theory, James Franco and Anne Hathaway bombed at the 2011 Oscars as a duo. With absolutely no chemistry, even their outfit-swapping sketch fell spectacularly flat. JLAW TAKES A TUMBLE The blonde bombshell won the golden statue for Best Actress at the 2013 Oscars but unfortunately for her, all anyone can remember is her tripping on her way to the stage to receive her gong. AULI’I’S SMACKDOWN Moana star Auli’i Cravalho was singing the film’s song ‘How Far I’ll Go’ when…

Actresses Eva Longoria, Elizabeth Banks, Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington power up in chic all-black looks interspersed with flashes of sparkly jewels. Here’s how you can recreate their look… WIN! THE COVER LOOK Get the effortless glow of Eva Longoria, Elizabeth Banks, Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington with makeup from L’Oréal Paris. We are giving away five L’Oréal Paris hampers, worth $149.40 each, consisting of the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in 105 Natural Beige or 108 Caramel Beige, Infallible Pro-Contour Palette in 815 Deep, La Palette Gold eye shadow, Brow Artist Designer Pro 3-in-1 eyebrow pencil, Voluminous Miss Manga mascara, and Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Lipstick in 318 Bare Attraction, 304 Rebel Rose or 308 Shanghai Scarlet. TO TAKE PART, VISIT www.womensweekly.com.sg Alternatively, scan this QR Code to…

CHEERS TO VITALITY Improve beauty from the inside out with the Sulwhasoo Invigorating Ginseng Extract Ampoule, $198 (20 g x 28 ampoules). This antioxidant-rich drink is approved by the HSA, and contains key ingredients red ginseng and the rare ginseng berry to help promote circulation, relieve fatigue and boost the body’s immunity. SEEING EYE TO EYE  Smooth out fine lines and keep your delicate eye area hydrated with these lightweight eye creams Relieve fatigue and instantly cool down the eye area with The Body Shop Drops of Youth™ Youth Bouncy Eye Mask, $39.90 (20 ml). Use the pearl applicator of the Biotherm Blue Therapy Eye-Opening Serum, $82 (16.5 ml), to massage away tired-looking eyes. Target puffiness and dark circles with Chanel Blue Serum Eye, $107 (15 ml), a lightweight serum…

The NARS Matte Multiple in Siam, $60, is the original face colour that can be used on the eyes, cheeks and lips. If you need light coverage, the Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Re-Cover SPF 30 PA++, $72 (50 ml), hides blemishes and also helps repair skin damage. Use the NUDESTIX Intense Matte Color Lip + Cheek Pencil in Purity, $37, to give cheeks and lips a natural flush. The Shiseido WASO Color-Smart Day Moisturizer Oil-free SPF 39, $55 (50 ml), not only gives light coverage, but keeps skin matte and protected against sun damage. Hide flaws completely with the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ SPF 50+, $62 (30 ml), an all-in-one CC cream that also has skincare ingredients to brighten and hydrate skin.…

1. The French Bob The bob is a timeless, iconic look that will never go out of style, as it can be cut many different ways to suit a variety of face shapes. For a number of months, the blunt one-length crop has been super popular, but stylists have showcased a way to update it for the current season – with bangs! This classy and totally wearable Parisian look typically features a jaw-skimming cut with a full fringe, but you can easily adapt it to better flatter your features. Why not pair it with a pair of super trendy curtain bangs, as seen at Derek Lam, or opt for a side-sweeping fringe à la models at Missoni and Brandon Maxwell, that’s oh-so-slimming? Alternatively, make like Sonia Rykiel’s models and ask…

Don’t overestimate ‘nice’ Being considered nice doesn’t win you friends, promotions or respect. Honesty and integrity are actually far more valuable qualities. Always ask for time before committing Our immediate instinct is to agree to a request, but we can end up bitterly regretting it. Say you need some time to consider it first. List your priorities These would be your family, friends, work or hobby. By understanding your priorities, you’ll speak up when they are threatened. Try to see the bigger picture We’ll often lie awake at night stressing about our words, whereas for the other person, it’s much less of a big deal than we think.…

KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN After a painful split with ex-husband Lamar Odom, the now-pregnant 33-year-old reality TV star managed to lose about 20 kg with a combination of dieting and constant high-intensity workouts. MELISSA MCCARTHY The comedy queen, who is 47, credits her weight loss to keeping insulin levels low and eating healthier to get fitter. “I truly stopped worrying about my size,” she said. DREW BARRYMORE Drew also shed about 20 kg for her Netflix comedy, Santa Clarita Diet. The 42-year-old actress said she avoided simple carbohydrates, ate more protein and vegetables, and worked out on set. REBEL WILSON Rebel has always been proud of her curvy figure but in 2016, the Pitch Perfect star decided to tone up instead. She started working out and hiking, and lost over 12 kg…

Shop at the end of the day; feet are at their largest then. Shoes should never need to be ‘broken in’ – if they are not immediately comfortable, they don’t fit the shape of your foot. Shoes should be wide and deep enough so you can freely wiggle your toes. If the outline of your feet is visible against your shoes, they are a poor fit. Shoes should not feel loose. Heels should not slip out of shoes, and feet and toes should not have to work to hold your shoes in place. Alternate shoes – don’t wear the same shoes two days in a row. Let them breathe so they won’t collect moisture and develop fungus. Decide on feel, not numbers – shoe sizes vary between different styles and…

Babies (0-18 Months) ETON HOUSE Parent & Me Playgroup Programme Inspired by the internationally renowned Reggio Emilia preschools, this programme offers a responsive learning environment to help give your child a head start in developing critical and creative skills. Improve your child’s social competence, social and literacy skills, while developing his second language skills with a trained Mandarin teacher. Parents can also participate in this class held at EtonHouse Sentosa. Visit www.etonhouse.com.sg/school-page/sentosa-playgroup. ACT 3 DRAMA ACADEMY A Web of Shapes Help your children start to recognise shapes through this 45-minute interactive storytelling workshop for babies aged from seven to 17 months old. Together with your child, discover the different magnificent shapes created by Fawn and her friendly spider friends. Babies will love this interactive, inviting and tactile class that explores…

PERFECT PASTA STEPS Prep + Cook + Standing 50 mins / Serves 4 2½ cups (400 g) Italian “00” flour or high grade flour (see CHEF’S TIPS) 4 eggs (59 g each), at room temperature Flour, extra, to dust Fine semolina, to dust 1. Place flour in a mound on a work surface. Make a large well in the centre; break eggs into well. Using a fork, gently beat eggs, while with your other hand, reinforce the edge of the flour well to prevent any egg escaping. Continue stirring with the fork, drawing in the flour until the mixture is very thick; finish working in the remaining flour using your hands. 2. Once flour is incorporated, knead the dough (it should be firm, not sticky) for 5 mins or until…

DINNER SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLE BAKE Prep 15 mins | Cook 50 mins | Serves 4 500 g potatoes, scrubbed, cut into wedges 2 corn cobs, cut into 4-cm pieces 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp dried oregano 2 tbsps olive oil 1 red capsicum, roughly chopped 2 bunches broccolini, roughly chopped 12 thick beef sausages ½ cup coriander leaves, to serve 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180 C. Lightly grease a baking dish. 2. Place potatoes and corn in dish with garlic, oregano and half olive oil. Bake 20 mins. 3. Add capsicum, broccolini and sausages. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and season to taste. Bake 25 to 30 mins. 4. Reserve four sausages and 1 cup chopped veggies (excluding the potato wedges) for lunch. Serve sprinkled with coriander leaves.…

ONE-PAN GREEK CHICKEN & HALOUMI Prep 10 mins / Cook 15 mins / Serves 4 2 tbsps olive oil, plus 1 tbsp extra 500 g chicken thighs, 2 cm slices ⅓ cup white wine 400 g can cherry tomatoes 1 zucchini, sliced into ribbons 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 250 g haloumi, 1-cm slices 2 Lebanese bread rounds, cut into wedges, lightly toasted Lemon cheeks, oregano leaves, to serve 1. Preheat oven grill on high. 2. In a large ovenproof frying pan, heat oil on high. Brown chicken 3 to 4 mins. Add wine, bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 2 to 3 mins until reduced by half. 3. Add tomatoes, zucchini and garlic. Simmer 3 mins. Top with haloumi. Drizzle with oil. Season. 4. Grill 4…

Dog (2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946) Life is budding with opportunities, and you can see many things just complete themselves without much effort. Be patient and enjoy the process, and journey towards the success of your work. Wealth luck is superb, but be contented with what you have. Relationship luck is also fantastic, so it’s time to go to the next level! Rat (2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948) Undercurrents are flowing under the peaceful surface of your work. Do take precautions to prevent yourself from falling into your enemies’ traps. Do your job well, and keep your superior informed. Wealth luck is very unstable, so avoid large investments. Relationship-wise, when in doubt, just keep silent, as it’s easy for you to say the wrong things. Tiger…

Givenchy Known for: With an emphasis on texture, the Parisian brand never shies away from unconventional glamour. The muse: Established actresses who aren’t afraid to take a fashion risk. Christian Dior Known for: Structured gowns that reflect the brand’s penchant for a nipped-in waist. The muse: Often seen on women who embody Dior’s ideal of elegance and grace. Valentino Known for: Feminine, timeless gowns that flatter the figure. The muse: Stars who love the brand of high glamour Valentino is known for. HONOURABLE MENTION While Prada may show up less often during awards season, the Italian fashion brand has a knack for choosing who they dress selectively, as evidenced by the fact that they dressed Oscar-winners for two consecutive years.…

LEAENA TAMBYAH Pioneering Social Worker & Advocate for Special Needs Children by TAN CHUAN-JIN Singapore’s 10th Speaker of Parliament “Leaena is a woman who I greatly admire and respect. As one of our pioneering social workers, she’s dedicated her life to helping others, especially children with special needs. Notably, she started the first school for children with several disabilities, as well as a pilot project called the “Teach Me Programme’ that helps disabled children with normal mental abilities to study in mainstream schools. Leaena retired as senior adviser to the Asian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) in 2013, and was inducted into the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisation’s (SCWO) Hall of Fame in 2014. Helen Keller once said, ‘Life is an exciting business, and most exciting when it is lived for…

Time To Be Blunt This season’s runway looks call for a more relaxed approach to eyeliners, and you don’t even need a steady hand for this. Dubbed the “thumbprint liner”, the eyeliner finishes with a rounded edge, as opposed to the usual sharp tip. Go about drawing your eye line as you normally would, and draw a thicker, rounder end. If you mess it up, use your pinkie finger to smudge it out. Let Clear Skin Shine Through And even if you don’t have flawless skin, you can camouflage pimples, hide redness and keep shine at bay with these clever products. Plus, they don’t leave a cakey finish. PRIMED FOR SUCCESS Primers like the Yves Saint Laurent Beaute All Hours Primer, $82 (40 ml), prep the skin to be the…

Sharp As A Tack While there are many YouTube videos that teach you hacks on how to draw eyeliners easily with random household items like tape or a spoon, the best way is simply to practise. Experiment with the length of your cat eyeliner, or the thickness of your lines, to find a style which suits your eyes. Thicker lines in the middle of the eye can help eyes appear rounder, while close-set eyes can benefit with longer-winged eyeliners. TRY THIS: • Instead of using black eyeliner, which can end up looking severe, switch to grey or brown for a more natural look. • If you’re using pencil eyeliners, dabbing on eye shadow with a small brush over the eyeliner can help the product stay on longer without smudging. •…

Ground your feathers with contrasting textures in similar colours. Since you’ve got plenty of drama going on in your outfit, stick to a simple handbag. Complement your feathers by picking other pieces in a similar colour family. Choosing a feathered piece with duller shades helps to tone it down. LET IT SLIDE The humble slide has been reimagined just in time for the sunny days ahead. Rather than your regular cork-soled design, these five pairs infuse frivolity with easy wearability CHAIN OF COOL Dainty gold necklaces can pack just as much punch when layered together. This is how you do it…

Jacket Required Make way for a slouchy blazer, and balance out its cut with skinny denim. ‘For me, when I buy a bag, I always check the workmanship of the lining. You can tell whether the bag is well-made based on how the finishing of its inside looks.’ Work Blues Updated with a sci-fi foil print, match a crinkled shirt with wide-leg pants and cool earrings. Neutral Party  boring when you amp them up with a monogram bag. Chain Of Cool A chain handle shoulder bag looks effortlessly chic. Hanky Business The new skirt to invest in? A floaty handkerchief skirt that’s perfect for our weather. Earn Your Stripes Striped pants have plenty of leg-lengthening superpowers, and go great with a boxy ladylike bag. Bella, if you could describe…

In the age of social media, it’s no wonder that women all over the world are facing a confidence crisis. And celebs aren’t immune either – Angelina Jolie, Emma Stone and Priyanka Chopra have all spoken openly about their low self-esteem struggles in the past. The good news is that Lisa Phillips, a confidence, life and success coach and inspirational speaker says if you follow her lessons, you can boost your confidence at any age, regardless of your past. LESSON 1: Work from the inside out If you want to build confidence, you need to start from within yourself. So quit blaming your husband, parents or boss for your internal issues or past problems, and take responsibility for building up confidence yourself. If you want things to change, you need…

It may be 2018, but women still face discrimination in the workplace. “Women in various fields regularly report to us experiences of sexist condescension in their professional lives, and such stereotyping may lead to a bias in assessing women’s performance at work,” says Jolene Tan, Head of Advocacy & Research at the Association Of Women For Action And Research (AWARE). Still, there’s no need to suffer in silence. Here are three ways women can voice their concerns and fight for equal pay. 1 Band together Standing together with others is powerful, says Jolene. “Women may wish to band with other women in their organisation to show unity, as the women at BBC did last year.” 2 Talk to your union Unions advocate for employee rights, which include the right for…

1 Wash feet each day to reduce risk of infection. 2 Dry feet well to avoid fungi, which thrive in warm, moist conditions. 3 Wear well-fitting shoes. 4 Avoid tight socks or stockings and change them daily. 5 Skin cancer can occur anywhere on the foot, so apply sunscreen if you’re barefoot or in open shoes. 6 Watch for redness, swelling, blisters, rough or dry patches of skin, bumps, sores, moles, freckles and discolouration under the nail. Seek professional help if concerned.…

Playeum The Art of Speed Playeum is bringing back “The Art of Speed” this March holidays at the Children’s Centre for Creativity! Specially designed for children aged eight to 12, this two-hour programme encourages children to explore the concept of speed and movement through an exciting line-up of playful, open-ended activities. Pre-registration is required for this programme. Visit www.playeum.com. KidZania Role-Playing KidZania offers role-playing sessions for a variety of different professions your child may be interested in. Encourage your child’s culinary curiosities this March holidays, and let him role-play as a chef, candy design trainee and more. With hands-on training and using real-life ingredients, the kids are sure to have a blast with these fun-filled activities.Visit www.kidzania.com.sg. Bounce Kinder Gym For your active pre-schooler, a session of bouncing about on…

1. Match the vase to the table. “For a round coffee table, the vase should be taller, while for a long dining table, opt for a shorter vase to avoid blocking guests and the flow of conversations.” 2. “Condition” your flowers. “Cut the stem at a 45-degree angle to give the plant more surface area to ‘drink’ water. Before arranging, place them in water in a cool, air-conditioned room for a couple of hours to prevent them from dehydrating too quickly.” 3. Start with the leaves or “spillers”. “These give your arrangement texture and direction in terms of shape. I like to use edible herbs like mint and basil for a unique touch! Follow with the big flowers or ‘stunners’ that make the biggest impact, then layer with smaller filler…

Budget from the get-go. Avoid wasting or running out of paint by budgeting exactly how much you’ll need first. Measure the total surface area to be painted, times the number of coats needed (I recommend at least two and a little bit extra for touch-ups) and divide the total figure by the m²/L number on your paint tin. Try before you buy. Take advantage of technology like the Dulux Visualiser App, which lets you see your room live in any colour before you paint it, or get a sample of prospective shades by ordering some Dulux Colour Play Testers online. Be well prepared. Plan all the materials you need in advance such as masking tape, sandpaper, a brush, roller and paint, of course. Make sure to cover the floor and…

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