Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2020 i Singapore Women's Weekly

I can’t get over how beautiful our cover for this month looks! For the love issue, we wanted to feature a celebrity couple and were thrilled when the private Joanne Peh and Qi Yuwu agreed to be our cover stars. It was quite an experience seeing the chemistry between the two. Once Yuwu, who is usually more cautious in front of the camera, started to relax, we knew we were going to get some special shots. Turn to page 14 to read their love story. Joanne and Yuwu admit that their marriage is a work in progress, that they constantly have to keep at it, investing in their relationship. It’s easy to be consumed by the busyness of work and kids, and unwittingly cause the relationship to suffer. So, in…

BEST SUPPORTING PROP Jennifer Lopez’s stilettos in Hustlers BEST WINDSWEPT HAIR Timothee Chalamet’s floppy fringe in Little Women BEST REMAKE THAT NOBODY ASKED FOR Charlie’s Angels BEST WE-CAN’T-BELIEVE-THEY’RENOT-RELATED LOOKALIKE Charlize Theron as Megyn Kelly in Bombshell BEST USE OF LIPSTICK ON FILM Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker makeup…

1 For Passionate Partners Evoke the intensity of your romance and passion with Eternity Intense Calvin Klein fragrances, which summon up your sensuous connections with their exhilarating scents. This refreshingly spicy and woody fragrance opens with bergamot and grapefruit. At the same time, its cedarwood base with cashmeran, vetiver and smokey resin exudes an intoxicating earthiness. The orris elevates the overall strength of the fragrance with its subtle sensuality while enveloped with hints of aromatic lavender, geranium and rhubarb. Fresh and energetic with a burst of aquatic floral notes, this rare, sensual orris lends its intensity to this irresistible fragrance that is both addictive and seductive at once. With vanilla crystals as its base, bergamot, osmanthus and liquid rose exude exquisite feminine tones while sandalwood, musk and benzoin cap off…

GOING NUDE K-darling Suzy isn’t afraid to let her natural beauty show in the Netflix blockbuster Vagabond. To portray her role as a feisty secret agent, she keeps things minimal with a bare-face look that is perfect for everyday wear. The key to nailing nude makeup is to have a good base. Start with a foundation that blends seamlessly into your skin. On your lips, opt for MLBB shades that match your natural lip colour and perk up your complexion. ROSES ARE RED You can never go wrong with a classic red pout, but if you prefer a subtle look, a glossy lip would do the trick. Get inspired by Song Hye Kyo in her hit drama Encounter, where she’s often seen sporting a wearable, luscious crimson shade that gives…

1 The Embellished Blazer Make it your year to strike out in confidence – with the embellished blazer as your accomplice. Skip shiny beadwork for unexpected tassels or tulle detailing. 2 The Asymmetrical Shirt Your wardrobe already has the usual tailored short, so give it an on-trend twist with an asymmetrical piece. Be it a single shoulder barer or one with a slanted hem, the asymmetric top lends interest and effortless fashion flair to any look. 3 Chain Accessories Link up with this jewellery trend that’s been making waves on and off the catwalk. Suit yourself with chunky or delicate links or level up with a necklace posh-ed up with pearls. 4 The Heeled Loafer Collegiate chic levels up with block heels. Replace the flat loafer or loafer mule with…

• How about going to a tai chi class in a park to become calmer? • Embrace the power of play by trying an acro-yoga session outdoors. Acroyoga combines yoga, acrobatics and Thai massage with a partner. • If you don’t feel motivated to exercise, then take your dog for a walk. This can help you to focus on the pet’s enjoyment, rather than the need to pound the pavement. • Buy a skipping rope and elevate your heart rate. Mix things up by taking the rope with you to the park. You can also use it when you’re away from home on holiday.…

When we talk about finding happiness, topics that come to mind may include personal fulfilment, self-care, positive thinking, embracing chaos and living in the present. However, there is something that is often left out of the discussion – sex. Psychotherapist Jean Chen, director at Relationship Matters, has seen first-hand how a reluctance to talk about sex can lead to issues in the bedroom. According to her, sex issues are so often at the core of unhappy marriages, heartbreak, and overall unhappiness in general. Problems in this realm are incredibly common. However, bringing up topics like body shame, inability to climax, poor performance or total lack of sex isn’t exactly fitting for any casual conversation. So, people shy away from such topics and assume that everyone else’s sex lives are just…

Preheat oven to 180 C. Using a serrated knife, cut 1 cobb loaf (400 g), 4 cm apart, three-quarters of the way through, repeat in the other direction to form a cross-hatch pattern. Place on a baking paper-lined oven tray. Combine 250 g chopped cherry tomatoes in a small bowl with ⅓ cup chopped pitted Sicilian green olives, 2 tbsps chopped fresh basil, 2 crushed cloves garlic and ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; season. Divide tomato mixture and 1 cup coarsely grated mozzarella evenly into each cut. Bake for 15 mins or until cheese is melted, and bread is golden and crisp. For meat-lovers, add salami, ham or pepperoni (or all three).…

There is some evidence to suggest that the Keto diet can help with the following things: BRAIN Reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks, improve brain function and mood swings, have a positive impact on depression, and help with epilepsy autism and Alzheimer’s. HEART Reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. STOMACH Reduce issues like heartburn in the case of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). FERTILITY Regulate sex-hormone metabolism and increase likelihood of conception. CELLS Normalise cell division, inhibiting tumour growth. NERVES Reduce the body’s inflammatory reaction to pain, which improves chronic complaints. SKIN Fight inflammatory processes which contribute to acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. KEEP IN MIND It does come with its benefits, but the keto diet isn’t for everyone. Side effects can include digestive issues like diarrhoea or constipation,…

Jane Li may be a superstar’s spawn but the 19-year-old Harvard student held her own at the ritzy ball in a burgundy Dior gown. She joins a long list of other famous children who have debuted in Paris, including Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe’s daughter, Ava, in 2017.…

Joanne and Yuwu knew each other professionally for 10 years before they started dating, and then tying the knot. Here were their most memorable roles on-screen: Beautiful Connection , 2002 This was Joanne and Yuwu’s first drama together, and we supposed it was the start of an *ahem* beautiful connection between them. I Love My Home , 2004 Two years later, the pair star on-screen again and their characters get married in this one. A sign of things to come? The Little Nyonya , 2008 The two are torn apart and paired up with other people, but no matter, there weren’t any sparks flying between them yet anyway. A Song To Remember , 2011 Thrown together in a period drama, A Song To Remember, Joanne and…

Must-have item: Pencil Skirt Elegant and edgy, the pencil skirt is a great addition to your workwear arsenal and off-duty wardrobe. For A DAY OF MEETINGS AT WORK Lengthen your frame with a flattering skirt and complement it with sophisticated accessories. For MUSINGS & MONET Going for a dreamy palette of pretty pastels? Keep it chic in a structured skirt with clean lines. For POP-UP CINEMA Steal the show with a chic, ribbed skirt and nude accents, juxtaposed against a pop of electric pink. Must-have item: Wide-Leg Pants Step into this season’s most flattering must-have item – a pair of wide-leg pants. For A WORK FUNCTION Raise the bar in tailored separates, elegant accessories, and power pumps. For A MUSICAL Elevate your get-up with windowpane prints and statement accessories. When…

What could be better than enjoying the great outdoors on foot, all the while getting fitter from head to toe? Walking in nature provides a moment of respite from hectic living. It works the major muscle groups, protects the heart and brain, and helps you lose weight. Go The Distance “Walking 10,000 steps a day means you’ll cover between 7km and 9km,” says fitness expert Anthony Lynch. “This is enough to create a 500-calorie deficit each day, and this can result in losing [0.45kg] of body fat per week.” Achieve this by doing about two brisk 30-minute walks per day. “Some experts suggest as little as 6,000 steps a day to improve your health, 10,000 to lose weight,” adds Anthony. So, striding out can make a difference to your waistline,…

These easy intimacy tips can lead to a sexy boost in the bedroom: Make time for it! Sex isn’t always spontaneous. Just like how you would plan a date night that works for both of your schedules, you can also make time for intimacy. More than intercourse. There is more to a good sex life than the deed alone. Text or call each other during the day, send sexy messages, give loving compliments, and hug or touch your spouse more. Little gestures can go a long way to show affection and interest. Play more. Try to have a more playful attitude in your everyday life. It will enhance the quality of your relationship, encourage adventure and set you up for better sex – after all, it’s meant to be fun!…

Apricot Miso Pork Prep 10 mins | Cook 15 mins | Serves 4 ¼ cup apricot jam, warmed 1 tbsp miso paste 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, crushed 4 x 100 pork leg steaks ¾ cup boiling water 1 small vegetable stock cube 2 cups shredded Chinese cabbage 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks 50 g dou miao (snowpea sprouts), chopped 1. Combine jam, miso, vinegar and garlic in a bowl; reserve half. Brush remaining miso mixture over pork. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over moderate heat. Add pork; cook for 4 mins on each side until browned and cooked. Transfer to a heatproof plate. Cover with foil; rest for 5 mins. Slice. Wipe pan clean. 2. Add reserved miso mixture to the same pan, along with…

2 Days: During the first few days, our body goes through veritable withdrawals as glycogen from the muscles is broken down and glucose is not replenished. This is known as ‘keto flu’, as it is accompanied by symptoms such as headaches and weakness. Meanwhile, the ‘cellular power plants’ are converted to ‘fat’ fuel. 7 Days: Many people lose two or more kilograms in the first week, but it’s more water than fat. In the body, glycogen is stored with water, so once it’s broken down, we automatically also lose fluid. 14 Days: Now, the body has almost completely converted sugar to fat for energy supplies. The first real boost in energy and performance occurs between week 2 and week 3. Our metabolism can also start burning body fat now. 24…

1 Hangover, Move Over This year could be the time to say goodbye to the dreaded hangover as more drink makers serve up low-alcohol or no-alcohol alternatives like the Heineken 0.0. 2 Creamy & Dreamy A 2-in-1 hybrid like the Cream Skin from Laneige, softens the skin like a toner but provides tonnes of moisture like a cream, and looks like it will be the new go-to for die-hard beauty lovers. 3 Marigold Mania Based on the Spring/Summer 2020 runways at New York Fashion Week, this not-quite-mustard-not-quite-gold hue is set to dominate our wardrobes.…

Both are from huge musical acts and can dance circles around each other. What a dreamy match made in heaven! Model good looks aren’t the only thing that binds these two. Both have posed in next to nothing for magazine editorials, too. She’s an actress and singer. He’s an actor and singer. They already have more in common than most people.…

Tracie Pang, 50, and Adrian Pang, 54 Tracie was the one who made the first move when she and Adrian met in London in the early 90s. They got married in 1995, welcomed two sons in quick succession, and then birthed their own theatre company, Pangdemonium, in 2010. “He doesn’t remember meeting me because he had a few drinks, so our second meeting was much better. It was in Singapore, and I caught him in the final performance of a show he was in. I remember he had impressive long, flowing hair, and leather jeans on. Who wears leather jeans in Singapore?” recalls Tracie. “She’s wrong, I do remember meeting her, and my first impression was ‘Wow, she’s tall! And hot. And tall!” jokes Adrian. The banter between the two…

Astalift Jelly Aquarista, $222 (60 g), was recently upgraded with 10 per cent more ceramides further strengthen the skin barrier and prevent moisture loss. The double-duty moisturiser also comes with a new ingredient that encourages your skin to produce more ceramides for healthier skin. To give skin all-rounded care, the Sunday Riley Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream, $95 (50 ml), curbs moisture loss, and keeps skin protected, nourished and moisturised with ceramides, antioxidants and extracts of beetroot and red algae. Moisturise your entire body for 24 hours? That’s what Orbis Defencera, $54 (30 sachets), promises. This citrusy yuzu-flavoured powder can be consumed straight out of the sachet — no need to dissolve in water beforehand and suitable for those who don’t like pills. It’s the first and only oral skincare, not…

TRAFFIC STOPPER Pair a boucle-style top with a flared, midi skirt for some new-world charm. SUIT UP The vintage-print pussy-bow top lets the heritage print stand out with aplomb. BORROWED FROM THE BOYS Steal your other half’s white shirt and pair with a feminine peplum skirt for a look that’s both smart and sexy. IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS Ornate buttons and silverware detailed on bags and shoes take your neutral palette to the next level. LAYER UP Keep in line with pinstripes but show your wild side with edgy leather. CHECK ON CHECK Dare to team different checked pieces together. Rule of thumb: Keep the colour scheme similar, and you’ll be owning the look. PLAY WITH CONTRASTS Soften up masculine checks with a massive bow on a blouse and…

‘One in three Singaporeans does not get enough physical exercise’ movement is not just about looking good. It has many benefits that are crucial for our health – it helps us to feel and perform better, live longer, and with less disability as we age. Movement is vital to our happiness, and can help us to manage anxiety and depression. Moving our body improves fitness levels. Fitness boosts our mood, energy levels, focus and brainpower. It can spark creativity and propel productivity. People who are fitter are less likely to develop stroke, osteoporosis, and some forms of cancer. Being fit and healthy help us manage our risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and joint issues, and even dementia. Movement has also been found to help lower our stress levels…

‘Food is one of the things we engage with the most – it’s an easy pleasure to indulge in’ What if we told you that it’s not a lack of willpower that’s causing you to reach for unhealthy foods, but a mental imbalance in your life? To regrain balance, you need to uncover and fix these emotional habits. We’re all guilty of succumbing to a less-than-healthy treat every now and then. After all, there’s a reason for the phrase ‘comfort food’. But, if you regularly respond to life’s ups and downs by turning to ice cream or a bottle of wine, it could mean that you’re putting your head in the sand(wich) when it comes to your emotions. “Emotional eating affects so many of us,” says Mel Wells, health and…

Walking with good posture will not only help protect your back and knees from injury but also allow you to walk faster and further. Try Anthony’s top technique tips: • Keep your chin up as it’s better for your neck and shoulders. • Walk tall – don’t slouch or lean forwards or backwards. Roll your shoulders back and down intermittently to dispel any tension, allow maximum airflow into your lungs, and free your arms. • Hold your stomach in slightly – think belly button to spine – but without holding your breath. • Squeeze your bottom and tilt your pelvis slightly under, to flatten out the lower curve of your spine.…

1 Prepare well, so you can fully enjoy your break. “Set clear expectations with your team or colleagues about the fact you will not be contactable and create contingency plans,” suggests Jocelyn. 2 Set your out-of-office message a day early. “And list [your back-to-office date a day] after you’re back, so you don’t get bombarded the day you’re back at work,” Fiona suggests. 3 If you work in a team, ask a colleague to provide you with a small report. Perhaps one or two paragraphs of what transpired during your break. “That stops you checking hundreds of emails to try and work out what had happened while you were away.” 4 Put limits on smartphone use. “If you have to take your phone with you, set a time for half…

FREE Plan a photoshoot Get dressed in your best and head to a scenic spot in Singapore to snap photos of each other. You can do this by yourselves with a phone or rope in a friend with a fancy camera for help. Get colouring together The simplest activities can bring you closer together. Hit up a cafe and bring along a colouring book for the perfect bonding session loaded with plenty of quality time. Catch an outdoor movie Turn a done-to-death movie date on its head by bringing your beau to an outdoor film screening instead. Find out more at facebook. com/apemoviemob. UNDER $50 Head to the beach Take a short ferry ride to Lazarus Island, and be rewarded with sandy beaches and a whole lot of serenity. It’s…

BOUILLABAISSE Prep & Cook 2 hours | Serves 4 12 (500 g) mussels, cleaned 12 (540 g) medium to large uncooked prawns, shelled, deveined, leaving tails intact 600 g firm, white skinless fish fillets, such as ling of blue eye, chopped coarsely Crusty bread, for serving SEAFOOD FLAVOUR BASE 1 orange ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil 500 g white fish fillets, cut into large pieces 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1 medium (350 g) leek, sliced 1 medium (120 g) carrot, peeled, sliced thinly 1 trimmed stalk (100 g) celery, sliced 1 medium (200 g) fennel, chopped coarsely (fronds for garnish) 3 fresh bay leaves 1 tbsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp tomato paste Stalks from 1 bunch parsley, chopped coarsely 2 x 400 g canned chopped tomatoes 3…

RAT (2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924) It would be unwise to rely on good fortune and expect instant results this month. Focus on working hard to get rewards based on your efforts. As long as you work on making your goals happen, you can expect the best outcomes to come in unexpected ways. OX (2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937, 1926) This month, expect to sail smoothly in your career. Your position at work has the potential to be elevated to a higher level, so it is a great time to reap the rewards from your efforts so far. TIGER (2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938, 1927) There are a few obstacles in your way, but these challenges will teach you…

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Whenever my husband says, “I love you more than baby”, I would reply him with the same words. However, I know that deep down, I love my only child more. From the various relationship-advice stories I have read, I learnt I should love my husband more, and that our relationship is vital to provide our child with a stable and happy environment. However, I can’t help how I feel and I believe it is his fault that I feel this way. My husband has always had a quick temper. I attribute that to his upbringing and him being an only child. Before our kid came along, he would almost always threaten me with divorce whenever we get into a heated argument, which happens about twice a month. He would then…