I can be a bit of a CNY stress monkey – so much chaos involving the entire clan! But after googling my Chinese horoscope and fi nding out that the Year of the Red Fire Monkey will be “a sign of God’s blessings” and I “will often have a carefree and joyous mood with (sic) pleasing appearance”, I’m actually looking forward to it!
I can be a bit of a CNY stress monkey – so much chaos involving the entire clan! But after googling my Chinese horoscope and fi nding out that the Year of the Red Fire Monkey will be “a sign of God’s blessings” and I “will often have a carefree and joyous mood with (sic) pleasing appearance”, I’m actually looking forward to it!
So will you, after shopping the festive new threads we’ve curated in Colour Rush (page 88), stocking up on Luxe CNY Treats (page 230), and fi nding out how to stuff those red packets without going broke in How Now, Hongbao? (page 214).
Come Valentine’s Day, it’s all about you and your babe. Do read Lessons for Everlasting Love (page 216) together, to discover the sweetest, simplest ways to make marriage last for life – as shared by a devoted husband who, 60 wedding anniversaries later, still refers to his wife as “the prettiest girl in the kampung”. (heart melt!) Prefer heart-pumping action instead? Not Another V-Day Dinner (page 208) rounds up wacky date ideas for a night to remember. Th en, check into Singapore’s sexiest boutique hotels (page 225).
But don’t just cuddle – turn to Work Out While You Make Out (page 215) for moves that combine bedroom fun AND fi tness. To soothe those aching morningafter muscles, Go on a Spa Date (page 182), and there – you’ve just had yourself a perfect romantic weekend. When you’re ready to get dressed again, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! (page 102) rounds up the season’s hottest looks, from designer denim to girlie ruffl es, sparkly sequins and more. Our Best Fashion Friends (page 120) also provides plenty of #styleinspo from Singapore hipsters. If you’re intent on hitting the gym after one too many lo hei dinners, tread(mill) carefully before crushing on your super-attentive, hunky male fi tness instructor – Th e Secret Lives of Fitness Trainers (page 222) gives the lowdown on scandals brought on by close encounters with too much adrenalin, sweat and spandex! As for me, I’ll just stick to my usual weekday MRT-to-offi ce strolls, Saturday golf games, and Sunday Youtube yoga!
