January 2021

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NG YI LIAN ylng@sph.com.sg WINDY AULIA waulia@sph.com.sg SOPHIE HONG shong@sph.com.sg ESTELLE LOW sylow@sph.com.sg DEBBY KWONG debbyk@sph.com.sg PENELOPE CHAN chanslp@sph.com.sg ADORA WONG adoraw@sph.com.sg RAY CHRISTIAN TICSAY rayt@sph.com.sg ADELIN
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A Fresh Start
I believe I’m not just speaking for myself when I declare “I’m ready for you, 2021!” 2020 has been challenging for all of us. And it’s not just in terms of health and financial worries – life as we know it has changed. I’d like to think it’s for the
Her World Singapore1 min readFashion
The Elements of Cruise
Specifically, relaxed tailoring – when you pair a well-cut piece with a basic tee, and simply wear them with ease. Pump up the colour quotient with solid-toned accessories. It works even better when your base comes in the form of a bright dress. Wear
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Made To Last
With decades of experience in the fashion industry, Wykidd Song saw the proliferation of fast fashion and its consequences – wasteful production, rushed deliveries with no attention to quality, and a lack of originality. So when he moved back to Sing
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New Beginnings
What are the three big trends for 2021? For SS ’21, WGSN has forecasted three key trends: Transform, Homespun and Gamescape. Transform is a trend that moves fluidly between polar opposites. Modern technology and science is combined with the power of
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Skin, Print And The Sunny Disposition Of Cruise 2021
Whether it’s your shoulder, your back or a sliver of your decolletage, Cruise dressing calls for some skin-baring action. PHOTOS OF BEAUTY PRODUCTS STUDIO DE FLEURSPrices unavailable unless stated ■
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HW Endorses: Cruise Season’s Ease and Languor
It’s all about exaggeration for Cruise 2021: extra long, extra fabrics, extra big or extra tight. Sleeves are cut close to the knuckles, pants come in weighty fabrics that end beyond the heels, and all are worn with this cool relaxed attitude. All th
Her World Singapore2 min readIntelligence (AI) & Semantics
Key Colours For 2021
A.I. AQUA “This is our tech-inspired tone for a digital world. It will hit mass relevance in 2021, as we design more and more for a digital context, with the rise of 5G-powered artificial intelligence and super-fast connectivity.” OXY FIRE “This is
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The Modern-day Multi-hyphenate
Timeless, authentic, feminine and comfortable. I love to wear my antique Longines watch and pearl earrings. I bought this vintage Longines timepiece in Paris and – thanks to the incredible archives of the brand – the headquarters in Switzerland was a
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Life In Motion
Celebrate the beauty of uncertainty with Chopard’s Happy Spirit collection. Like ripples in water, this collection is inspired by nature and iconic artworks, while embracing the idea of chance. Reminiscent of American sculptor Alexander Calder’s amaz
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Easy & Sexy
PHOTOGRAPHY Gabe Chen, assisted byHalid Ibrahim & Perrin Tan CREATIVE DIRECTION Windy Aulia HAIR & MAKEUP Sha Samsi, using Laura Mercier &Hans de Fuko MODEL Du Yue/Mannequin ■
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HW Endorses: Chanel’s New Serum-foundation For Glowy, Smooth Skin
We’re not lying when we say Chanel’s Sublimage L’Essence de Teint Ultimate Radiance-Generating Serum Foundation is a real treat. Yes, it’s pricey for a foundation, even if you consider its added skincare benefits. But, also yes, it’s worth its price
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Beauty Editor’s Faves
Made for dry, frizzy hair, this makes every strand feel smooth and nourished after the first use. The real effect, however, can be seen after hair is dry: locks so soft and sleek you can easily run your fingers through them. The ultra-thin nib and fa
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Bacteria Skincare Restores Healthy Balance
There are trillions of micro-organisms – bacteria, viruses and fungi – that call your skin (and body) home. These microbes make up your own unique and ever-evolving microbiome, and influence how your skin looks and how well it can defend itself. Dr T
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Put Your Best Face Forward This Festive Season
In the lead up to an extra-special time of the year, and while you are planning meals and scheduling activities for the family, don’t forget to factor in some quality me-time. If you’re looking to give your appearance a refresh and lift, the Thermage
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Around the World in Eight Scents
1. Destination: Cote d’Azur, France Head there with: Les Eaux de Chanel Paris-Riviera EDT, from $127 It’s all about basking in the warmth of the sun and dipping into the azure waters of the Mediterranean with this sparkling scent of neroli, jasmine,
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Mindful Skincare To Try
The first Ania product to be EWG Verified, it has 13 key ingredients, including prickly pear seed oil that gives intense hydration, and bakuchiol, a plant-based alternative to retinol that doesn’t cause skin redness. It reveals clearer skin while sti
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Pamper Every Part Of Your Being In 2021
WHERE SK-II Boutique Spa by Senze Salus, #02-26B Raffles City Shopping Centre, tel: 6336-4880 TREATMENT Senze Vitality Facial, $348 WHAT IT IS Inspired by traditional Chinese techniques, it incorporates bojin technique, a form of meridian massage t
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What Clean Beauty Looks Like in SG
Clean, sustainable, natural. These words are often used when we discuss beauty trends in today’s world of climate crisis and ecoconscious living. But what do they really mean? Natural beauty means the ingredients are derived from nature. They are oft
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The Future Of Beauty
You know the story: The world had big plans for 2020. Then, the global pandemic happened. Now that the new year has arrived, and with Covid-19 still not making an exit, will a new slew of beauty trends be the way forward? Michael Nolte, creative dire
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The Her World Team’s Picks
WHY WE LOVE IT Carefully curated treatments, together with well-rounded treatment plans that help you achieve the best results out of every session. Plus, Dr Melvin Tan’s calm bedside manner is one of the best we’ve experienced, and kept us comfortab
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Get A Lifted, Younger-looking Face
NON-INVASIVE DOCTOR TREATMENTS BEST LIFTING TREATMENT Ultherapy is the only US FDA-cleared noninvasive ultrasound skin lifting treatment. A recent consensus publication recognised it as the gold standard for non-surgical skin lifting and tightening.
Her World Singapore6 min readPsychology
You Can Think Positively If You Want To
It’s said that we are what we eat. But are we also what we think? According to Dr Annabelle Chow, a clinical psychologist at Annabelle Psychology, the answer is yes, pretty much. “There is some truth in saying that we are what we think. We use beli
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New Year, New Ways To Alleviate Your Anxiety
Different types of music give rise to different feelings within us, so it shouldn't be surprising that there are certain therapeutic sounds that can help your body relax. “When we hear a sound that is therapeutic, we shift from a fight-or-flight resp
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The Anti-ageing Serums To Invest In Now For Better Skin Days Ahead
You might think that investing in stocks and skincare are two polar opposites, but they’re actually pretty similar: The former can help you grow your wealth and prepare you for retirement, while the latter (if you spend on the right products) can hel
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Diving Into Entrepreneurship?
“Start-ups are gritty, hard and very unsexy. There will be sleepless nights and endless worries. It’s only with burning passion that you’ll be able to get up every day, do what needs to be done, and still find it rewarding every minute of every day.”
Her World Singapore2 min readDesign
All The Things You Need To Look Like A Million Bucks
Heavy eye makeup is frowned upon for female aristocrats, but the lashes should still be lifted and separated. Makeup artist Nikki Fu, who created the looks here, has this tip: Get closer to the lash roots by looking down, then slowly lifting your eye
Her World Singapore4 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Taste Of Things To Come
“My generation is detached from our food source,” 27-year-old Danielle Chan tells me. “Most of my peers don’t care where their vegetables come from.” The NUS graduate counts herself fortunate to grow up in a traditional farming environment, as her mo
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Moving Forward
I’m looking forward to performing for an actual audience in an auditorium, even if it’s with social distancing measures and masks on! Although performing on Zoom has opened up endless opportunities, nothing compares to having a live audience laugh at
Her World Singapore4 min readMedical
The Game Changer
It can be agonising to see a doctor when ill. You not only have to be out of bed, but also wait resignedly in line for your turn. Why not get a doctor to make a house call instead? After all, as with everything else these days, it can be swiftly arra
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Girl Talk
2020 was a strange year. Many have called it the “cancelled year”; some even say it doesn’t count as a year since a chunk of it was lost to the Circuit Breaker. The world became much larger once again as countries closed their borders to non-citizens
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Ask Jay
My partner believes that shampoo works as a face wash too, but that’s not doing any favours for his skin! How do I coax him into using a proper facial cleanser? I had a friend in university who thought he had an STD because his groin was crazy itchy
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Why Won’t You Change?
Change is notoriously hard. This is doubly true in a relationship. And expecting change from your man to happen on its own is like asking for the moon. Actually, both men and women can be pretty stubborn when it comes to admitting fault. It’s human n
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Shop Plus
Thinking of reducing the signs of ageing without any invasive procedures? Yes, it’s possible with Bioeffect 30 Day Treatment. This intensive age-defying treatment is formulated with Epidermal Growth Factors (EGF) – naturally occurring proteins that t
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Gucci Epilogue: Disney Donald Duck
It’s no secret that Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele has a fondness for Disney characters, from the Mickey Mouse collab for Chinese New Year 2020 to Donald Duck, who made his Gucci debut in the men’s SS ’17 collection. The latter reappear
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Shopping
Avalon Stemcell Beauty Drink is a litchi-flavoured drink that contains Orchid Stemcell extract – proven to be 128 per cent more effective in cell repair – to repair damaged skin cells, so that they can better absorb nourishment from subsequent skinca

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