It’s time to make bold changes to your wardrobe, now that the weather’s back to being hot and sticky.
It’s time to make bold changes to your wardrobe, now that the weather’s back to being hot and sticky.
#1 BRA-ZEN BUSINESS
Throw bralettes over buttoned-up shirts a la Miuccia Prada, or do it like Miu Miu and slip on fancy ruched ones over utilitarian dresses. Keep things smokin’ hot by pairing them with suits a la Victoria Beckham, or matching wrap-around skirts in the style of Alexander Wang.
#2 TYING THE KNOT
Sporty chic has been all the rage for a while now, and drawstrings are making a comeback to show us how it’s really done. Whether on blouses, pants or dresses, the casual slinky look takes you through the day looking effortlessly sophisticated.
Even a drawstring jacket is now a cool piece to own; just be sure to snap that OOTD so everyone knows you know what’s up.
#3 CANDY COATING
As if we needed more reason to bite our nails, edible chocolate ones are now a thing. The brainchild of nail artist Jessie Mills, they’re made of icing and cake decorations. While not the most practical idea, they sure taste as finger lickin’ good as they look.
Just make sure you don’t smear them by accident, especially when they’re brown.
Step 3: Ta-dah! Perfect finger food.
#4 #MANCRUSHEVERYDAY
Few things are sexier than a guy who can sing and play the guitar, and CNBLUE lead guitarist Lee Jonghyun can not only do both, but also act.
This month, he stars in the period drama My Only Love Song alongside his We Got Married partner Gong Seungyeon. With such pretty eyes and a personality mum would approve of, there’s no holding back on the heart eyes emoji.
#5 INCA INCHI LOVIN’
Can’t live without your coconut and flaxseed oils? Then you ought to add inca inchi oil to the mix. Native to the Peruvian Amazon region, it’s considered one of the richest vegetable sources of essential fatty acids and contains vitamins A and E.
Maintain skin hydration and elasticity with Botaneco Garden Incha Inchi & Aloe Vera body wash for skin bae will purr over.
#6 A MERINGUE AFFAIR
Love your Starbucks red cups? Then you’re gonna want to satisfy that sweet tooth with meringue coffee, and Seoul-based art exhibition space and cafe Takeout Drawing is just the place to get some. A smooth cup of espresso with milk topped with a huge meringue cookie, Paul’s Meringue Factory sells for about $9. Not bad at all, and a very Instagrammable investment at that.
#7 FUCHSIA FANTASY BLUMARINE
There’s something about fuchsia that shouts originality and confidence, so it’s little surprise the vivid purplish-red colour has been making numerous appearances on the runway this blooming season. Perfect in both small doses (a neon pout with matching accessories) and big blocks (monocoloured top, bottom, or dress if you’ve got the charisma to boot), it’s just the colour for the New Year.
#8 PICTURE PERFECT
If you’re looking to up your Insta game, get Photoshop Fix, stat. Available on both iOS and Android, it doesn’t just offer photo filters, but a suite of super cool image editing tools.
Besides the usual crop, exposure and contrast tools, there’s “heal”, which lets you remove unwanted objects from a picture, and “smile”, which lets you – I kid you not – turn a frown into a smile. It’s also free, so get photoshopping already.
#9 RAINBOW MAGIC
Beauty junkies lost their marbles when online makeup store Bitter Lace Beauty first released the six-coloured rainbow highlighter, and are losing them again with the remake by Unicorns Heart.
While it contains one less colour (orange), it leaves a frostier and paler shimmer and is more appropriate for office wear. Keep your eyes and lips a neutral shade to make that kaleidoscopic sheen pop.
#10 CAT GOT YOUR FEET?
Tired of high heels, but don’t want to go low? Kitten heels have been all over the runway this season. Not only are they comfortable, they have you covered whether at work or during drinks. Match them with a pencil skirt or a pair of trousers and you’re all set to take on the world.
#11 PORELESS DAYS
In this era of HD photography, it’s important to look flawless anytime, anywhere – especially if you want to stay on top of your #iwokeuplikethis game. A crucial factor to having healthy, flawless skin? Clear pores, which can be achieved with LipHop Bye Bye Pore-Care Sleeping Mask Pack. Containing Korean green tea extract and AFFIPORE™, which purify pores and smoothen skin, it also has an AquaBank element that leaves skin well-hydrated after a rinse.
#12 A HERO RETURNS
A spin-off of The Lego Movie, The Lego Batman Movie sees the Dark Knight embarking on a journey to find himself and learn the importance of teamwork in a bid to save Gotham City.
Starring Will Arnett and Michael Cera, it’s out now and is just the right kind of movie to watch after a long day.
Images Showbit.com, TPG/Click Photos / Text Teri Anne Tan, Adora Wong.
