Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2020 i Singapore Women's Weekly

At some point in life, we’ve all wished for a super power. Growing up, I wanted to be a Care Bear (more specifically, Cheer Bear, the exuberant one who shot magical rainbows out of her belly, spreading joy everywhere). Oh the days when I’d stand in a row with my young cousins, sticking out our little tummies and shouting “Care Bears Stare”! Now that I’m a mum with three kids of my own, I know that change doesn’t happen by magic - change happens when people go out there and make things happen. Women straddle multiple roles every day: at home, we are nurturing mothers, supportive wives, filial daughters, devoted sisters, and confidantes to our best friends. Professionally, we are visionaries, entrepreneurs, connectors, innovators, and motivators. We’re constantly juggling our…

43 Five years after her marriage to Christopher Lee, Fann Wong, 49, gave birth to her only child Zed in 2014. 44 Choi Ji Woo is pregnant with her first child and reportedly due in May. 41 Japanese singing sensation Ayumi Hamasaki is pregnant and will be a first-time mum this year. 47 Cameron Diaz welcomed her baby girl, Raddix, into the world just before the new decade began. 49 53-year-old Janet Jackson was just two weeks shy of her 50th birthday when she announced her first pregnancy.…

ever stepped out first thing in the morning looking like the epitome of perfection, only to find that by midday, your makeup has already begun streaking and your foundation has started to crease? If you want to maintain a flawless complexion that lasts all day, adding a suitable primer could be the solution to your makeup woes. The Foundation Before A Foundation A primer creates that all-important extra layer between your skin and makeup. Many often skip this step, thinking that it is unnecessary since they have already applied long-wear foundation. Well, the reason you need a primer even before you put on your favourite foundation is to create a base for it to hold onto. Remember all those creases that can sometimes be seen through the makeup that you…

Want to fresh as you age? Dr Ben Yim of IDS Clinic shares the non-invasive treatments that lift and firm skin. Q: What are some minimally-invasive treatments that I could consider for sagging jowls? A: I would recommend Thermage FLX for the face and neck area. If there is significant sagging at the cheek area, you could consider a filler to support the cheek and smoothen out the lower jawline contour. This can be done immediately after a Thermage session. Follow with a skincare routine that helps support skin firmness. Consider IDS Skincare C-Plus, Rejuvenating Complex and A-Plus to help stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. Wear sunscreen as UV rays speed up the breakdown of collagen and elastin. Q: I’m deciding between Thermage and Ulthera for a facelift.…

STATEMENT LBG Exude confidence in a full black dress with puff sleeves and an edgy V-neckline. LEAD IN TWEED A tweed look doesn’t have to look all ladylike. Shine in this stylish two-piece black and white tweed suit highlighted with a statement pearl necklace. BREEZE IN FLORALS Splashes of lime green and tulip red over a sheer, peekaboo getup makes a refreshing addition to the office wardrobe. STRUT IN MARMALADE Highlight your neutral safari suit with a pop of colour. A bright colour like orange exudes confidence. SHARP IN DENIM This long, straight dress in two denim tones, sharp tailoring and long sleeves looks modern, stylish, striking and office-ready. STAND OUT IN DETAILS A textured silk neck piece adds a delightful twist to a plain neutral coloured two-piece waistcoat and…

Slow, loving strokes are thought to be the most beneficial kind of touch as it has a therapeutic quality. It has hormonal benefits, and it’s reciprocal in nature, too. “When you’re kind to someone you get a reward back, therefore when you touch another with kindness, care and love, you receive the same benefits,” says Dr Philip. While some people may perceive this as a threat, resorting to what is known as tactile defensiveness – when the light touch receptors in the skin are overly sensitive, triggering a “fight or flight” response – there are ways we can relearn to accept gentle, positive touch or overcome fear from a traumatic experience. MASSAGE Research published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found that massage may help treat mental health disorders like…

Marie Choo, 43 Dog Behaviourist and Ultra Trail Runner • Stay hydrated. “I make my own sparkling water at home, and flavour them with fresh fruits and herbs like homegrown mint, basil, berries, and apples.” • Bask in nature. “Let the fresh air rejuvenate you. We have many nature parks and reserves that are free for exploration.” Sabrina Wee, 31 Founder, Goya The Label • Plan ahead. “Consider meal prepping, so you know what you put in your body, and use reusable food containers while you're at it!” • Use your legs. “I try to walk or take public transport wherever possible to reduce my carbon footprint, and get that extra bit of movement every day.”…

According to Sher-li Torrey, the founder of Mums@Work and career coach at Workforce Singapore, networking is important because many available jobs – especially in multinational corporations – are shared internally before being placed on a job board. “The more you network in the industries you hope to join, the more possible job opportunities you may hear about.” She also reveals that some bosses like to hire candidates that are referred by someone they already know. “A referral is having someone make the effort to vouch for you, and the only way this can happen is through networking,” Sher-li shares. Networking Can Be Effective When You: › Are organised and plan your meetings with questions › Take time to build rapport with your contacts › Establish goals and the purpose of…

PEKING DUCK STIR-FRY Prep 10 mins | Cook 15 mins | Serves 4 700 g canned whole plums in natural juice, drained, stoned 2 tbsps soy sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp garlic powder 2 tbsps peanut oil 100 g Chinese pancakes, 1-cm slices 500 g Chinese barbecue duck, thinly sliced 2 bunches broccolini, thinly sliced at an angle 5 spring onions, thinly sliced 2 Lebanese cucumbers, seeded, sliced thinly 1 small mango, peeled, diced 1. In a small bowl, combine plums, soy, sugar and garlic, while mashing plums lightly. 2. In a wok, heat oil on high. Fry pancake slices (1 to 2 slices), stirring occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towel. 3. In the same pan, stir-fry duck and plum sauce for 2 to 3 mins. 4.…

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my ex-boss was a real jerk. I worked for my previous company for almost eight years, and he was my third boss in that company. Let’s call him D. D was always lazing in the office. If the managing director (his boss) came for a spot check, I would have to look for D, tell him that his boss is looking for him, and remind him to wear his tie. He didn’t respect my time. There were many times where he would request for a report at 6pm with the following morning for the deadline. When that happens, I will have no choice but to work into the night, [taking time away from my family], until I had completed the work. As a supervisor and colleague, he was very selfish.…

Prince Harry of England In an unprecedented move that caught the Queen by surprise, Prince Harry steps back as a senior royal earlier this year and plans to live the quiet life with Meghan and Archie in Canada. King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand Before his elevation to the top of the Thai monarchy, he was a notorious party boy who even made his poodle an official Air Chief Marshal. Sultan Muhammad V of Malaysia He’s the first Malaysian King to abdicate the throne. He did so after marrying a former Russian beauty queen, whom he then divorced after one year of marriage. Princess Cristina of Spain She’s the first member of the Spanish royal family to ever appear in court and stand trial after being accused of fraud. Princess Stephanie…

You will be seeing Liu Yifei, staring straight back at you from the big screen when Mulan hits theatres on March 26. She plays the feisty and honourable, titular character in Disney’s live-action remake. Here, we’ve got some trivia on the Chinese actress ahead of the film’s debut: • Yifei may be 32 years old in real life, but she will step into the role of a 16-year-old girl. • While she is one of China’s most bankable actresses, Yifei is relatively unknown on the international stage. • She beat 1,000 actresses to get the lead role in Mulan after casting directors auditioned candidates in at least five continents. • The actress was born in the Chinese city of Wuhan, and stayed in Brooklyn, New York for four years in…

The success of forward feeling comes about because your brain’s primary goal is to make you happy and achieve what it thinks you want. Every day, it assesses your main goal and filters your experiences to take you towards that. There’s also biology involved. “All thoughts are chemical in nature. Positive thoughts generate chemicals in your body that result in positive emotions, [giving you] positive life experiences,” says Dr Vilhauer. “Good things don’t need to happen for you to feel good. Simply anticipating that they will happen will cause you to experience the feelings associated with them now.” In the US, for example, there’s a trend called “positive passwording” that sees people choose passwords to reflect how they want to feel that day, week or month, so that every time…

Rosalina looks like any 28-year-old model – lithe, fresh-faced and all smiles. Greeting me on the morning of our shoot wearing a slogan tee and blue jeans, nothing would give away that underneath her denim ensemble, Rosalina’s left leg was not made up of sinew, bone and muscle but a 79-cm-long metal prosthesis instead. Years earlier, a doctor’s negligence changed her life. While it could have led to a handicap, it spurred Rosalina to shift the conversation surrounding how and what a woman, and specifically a fashion model, should look like. “It all began in 2009 when I had a motorbike accident and injured my kneecap. It was a minor knock that didn’t give me much trouble, I could still walk normally, climb up the stairs and even run without…

It’s important to bust the myth that only senior executive roles are secured by network contacts. That is fundamentally untrue. In a study published in the journal Career Development International in 2012, US academics Robert L Laud and Matthew Johnson discuss the tactics that result in career advancement – tactics that can be applied to all levels, sectors and industries. In their research, networking ranked very highly at sixth out of 15. Networking involved sharing information and making your contacts valuable resources. It is crucial to develop a valuable network over time – and not just when you want a new job. While there are many different forms of networks, they generally fall into three broad themes: 1. Operational Networks Include not only direct reports and superiors, but also people…

Pea & Bacon Omelette Prep 5 mins | Cook 10 mins | Serves 4 1 tbsp olive oil, plus 1 tbsp extra 25 g butter 2 rindless bacon rashers, chopped 1 leek, sliced 2 cups frozen peas 8 eggs ½ cup milk 20 g goat’s cheese, plus extra to serve Baby rocket, chopped parsley, to serve 1. In a frying pan, heat oil and butter on medium. Cook bacon and leek for 1 min. Stir in peas. Remove pea mixture from pan and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, lightly whisk eggs and milk. 3. Heat extra oil in a 20-cm non-stick frying pan on medium. Pour in a quarter of the egg mixture. Tilt pan to cover the whole base with the egg mixture. Cook for 2 mins…

RADICAL SOUND Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A9 with Google Assistant, from $4,000. There are plenty of wireless speakers imbued with Google Assistant, but the new Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A9 clearly is the most premium and stylish. This piece of statement furniture features a classy wool-blend textile made in collaboration with renowned textile design brand, Kvadrat, which is also available in different shades to match your home decor. Oak wood or sleek metal make its legs, and the design of the fabric power cord also matches the overall aesthetic. The speaker is compatible with Google Assistant, so you can call on it to start your playlist or hear the latest news. A new streaming engine has also been built into the device to offer faster connectivity for streaming tech such…

Princess Charlotte of England: The fourth-in-line’s royal tour to Germany ended in tears after she missed her afternoon snooze. Prince Felix of Denmark: Following your parents on their royal duties seem quite fun but this little prince looks like he’s had enough. Princess Leonore of Sweden: Even her younger sister’s christening wasn’t enough to keep the princess’s shoes on her feet.…

Where? PS Cafe Who will you spot there? Jay Chou hit up the swanky spot when he was in town for his concert and even treated the fans he met during his visit. Where? Newton Food Centre Who will you spot there? Brie Larson and Gemma Chan tucked into satay, sambal stingray and BBQ chicken wings when they visited the hawker centre. Where? Jumbo Seafood Who will you spot there? Everyone from Korean boy bands to Hollywood heavyweight Reese Witherspoon has eaten at this famed eatery. Where? 328 Katong Laksa Who will you spot there? Stars who have dined here over the years include HK celebs Donnie Yen, Ekin Cheng and Raymond Lam. Where? Marina Bay Sands Who will you spot there? David Beckham, Jamie Foxx, Andrew Garfield and Tom…

PASTEL EXPLOSION While pastel colours are not a groundbreaking trend, you can’t deny the uplifting energy you get from using fresh, pretty colours on your skin. If playing it safe is your game, go with just a single pastel tone over your eyelids. Otherwise, feel free to load up on different colours from your eye shadow palettes to stay true to this look. GO GLOSSY A high-shine pout is the most accessible runway beauty trend to attempt. Start with a lip scrub to exfoliate away dry flakes. If your lips are not as well endowed, apply some lip plumper before a generous layer of gloss to dial up on the shine. KNOTTY AND NICE This hairstyle is the perfect solution to help you save time if you didn’t wash your…

The new vitamin C serums are said to be more stable than before. They don’t irritate sensitive skin as much as they used to and they don’t break down as easily as before. They reportedly penetrate deeper into the skin, and at a faster rate, too. The Inkey List Vitamin C, $18 (30 ml) Lightweight and smooth, this serum protects your skin from free radicals, evens it out and restores radiance. Kiehl’s Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, $105 (50 ml) For noticeably smoother skin and improved radiance, this anti-ageing serum contains 12.5 per cent of two forms of active vitamin C as well as hyaluronic acid, which promises to remain in the skin for up to six days. Sunday Riley C.E.O. Vitamin C Rapid Flash Brightening Serum, $126 (30 ml) Fight…

It’s easy to think of self-care as face masks and body massages, but it’s so much more. True self-care is about paying attention to what you really need. Whether it’s taking the time to look after your health, prioritising the pursuit of a career or motherhood, or simply saying no, making changes – no matter how small – can lead to big results.…

touch is our very first sense connection to the world from birth and a fundamental human need throughout our entire life span. Yet, in this digital age, it seems we’re out of touch with this vital non-verbal connection. Whether we receive a pleasant caress, a pat on the back, a massage or just a handshake, being touched by another human being can evoke positive emotions, healing physical sensations, spiritual growth and powerful cognitive responses. Here, we look at ways we can add positive human contact back into our lives and the benefits it offers. The Silent Language “Touch is a powerful form of nourishment that goes right to the core of the parts of ourselves where only that ‘silent’ language can fully express what we’re feeling,” says Cornelia Gerken, psychologist…

It’s more important to build real-life relationships than virtual networks in cyberspace and women need to get better at it. Heather McGregor, the author of Careers Advice For Ambitious Women, clarifies that even in the age of social media, it is important to be able to build face-to-face relationships. She says that because with so many people connected through the Internet, it is difficult to distinguish between them. To do so, Heather says you can ask yourself three questions when you meet new people: Do I like this person? Do you enjoy their company, do you feel valued by them, and would you be happy if you were stuck in a car from one end of the island to the other with them? Do I admire this person? Do you…

ORECCHIETTE WITH WALNUT BURNT BUTTER SAUCE Prep and Cook 20 mins | Serves 4 400 g orecchiette pastas 125 g butter, chopped 1 cup (100 g) walnut halves, chopped coarsely Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon ⅔ cup (50 g) finely grated parmesan 1. Cook the orecchiette in a large saucepan of well-salted, boiling water until just tender. 2. Place the butter and walnuts in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook until the milk solids turn brown and the walnuts are golden brown. Just before serving, add the lemon rind and juice. (This will stop the browning of the butter, so make sure it’s a lovely deep golden brown before adding the lemon.) 3. Reserve ½ cup cooking water. Drain pasta. Toss pasta through the sauce, adding…

RAT (2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924) Be wary of gossip and rumours, as there is a high chance for those with ill intentions to stab you in the back. To keep this occurrence to a low, you should stay humble, modest and maintain a positive mindset. OX (2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937, 1926) Remember to exercise tolerance at the workplace to avoid potential arguments. Always think before you speak. This will minimise any hard feelings between you, and your colleagues and bosses. TIGER (2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938, 1927) Although there might be difficulties arising at the workplace, there are people around to help you overcome these issues. If it doesn’t happen automatically, be more proactive in asking for…

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