From breakthrough skincare formulas to groundbreaking makeup textures, beauty innovation has pushed forth speedily—especially in these times of pandemic, when self-love and self-care are so essential.

PULL IT BACK, DIAL IT DOWN, STRIP AWAY THE UNNECESSARY – NOT SO MUCH A PORTRAIT OF MINIMALISM, BUT LONDON-BASED PHOTOGRAPHER THERESA MARX’S PROPOSAL FOR MAKING WHAT’S NORMAL AND THE BEAUTY OF IT ALL, WELL, THE NORM.

As staying home becomes the new going out, we’re filling our wardrobes with these key new styles.

A new multi-purpose concealer touts itself to be The One.

JAMIE QQ WU IS THE WITTY SHANGHAI-BORN, SINGAPORE-BASED ACCIDENTAL FASHION INFLUENCER WHO TEAMED UP WITH US LAST YEAR ON A MINI MOCKUMENTARY ABOUT KOL CULTURE.

A total of 155 new products. More than 180 award categories. A panel of 14 dedicated judges. Weeks of non-stop testing.

With art and fashion always entwined, classic blue – Pantone’s Colour of the Year – is the perfect backdrop for exploring this season’s trends.

We know it’s tough to prep a wholesome meal on busy weeknights, so we’ve picked out some trusty soup recipes you can prep ahead over the weekend, and freeze. From a hearty French Onion Soup to yummy Chicken Pho, there’s something for every night of the week!

A COMPILATION OF ALL THE NEW AND UPDATED BEAUTY PRODUCTS THAT’LL HELP GET ONE V-DAY READY, WHATEVER THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS.

A bespoke scent is the ultimate expression of personal style.

From tried-and-true favourites to new must-haves, check out this year’s beauty MVPs.

The premise here: Brights and bold prints definitely brighten our days.

Derrick Yap never imagined that he would join the family business and, once he did, couldn’t have envisioned how a company making ball bearings could evolve into one leading the way in fancy tech and robots. But none of these were happy accidents. Yap embraced the grind and fought for the change we’re about to see in the world.

That means bold colours and big glitter. These looks are created from the latest holiday collections and show you how to add a party touch to basic everyday makeup.

Nicholas Ghesquiere’s Cruise collection for Louis Vuitton is a beautiful amalgamation of different eras, from the ’60s, ’80s to ’90s, and a homage to New York City’s Art Deco landmarks like the Chrysler Building. Celebrate individualistic eclecticism with short statement dresses, voluminous puffed-sleeve tops and bubble skirts.

From rejuvenating skincare and breakthrough remedies, to high-impact makeup and hypnotic fragrances, we bring you the BAZAAR beauty edit of the year—culled from hundreds of formulas with just three goals in mind: To glam up, get gorgeous and glow from the inside out. These products get our seal of approval

It was the go-to look for every woman of every age and skin colour – and it was wearable, versatile and classy.

The play of contours and textures in giordano ladies’ versatile fall/winter 2019 collection speaks of refined elegance befitting the strong, modern woman

THE BEST OF STREET STYLE BOILS DOWN TO INDIVIDUALITY, AND WITH PUNK ELEMENTS LIKE SEW-ON PATCHES AND DESIGN DETAILS THAT LET ONE CUSTOMISE ONE’S LOOK, THE LATEST INSTALMENT OF 2 MONCLER 1952 HAS US COVERED.

HOW BEST TO DESCRIBE THE FALL/WINTER 2019 RUNWAY TRENDS SINGLED OUT OVER THE NEXT 12 PAGES AND THE SINGAPORE PHOTOGRAPHERS WE GOT TO LENS THEM: FRESH, PUNCHY, BETTER KNOW THEM NOW.

What you need, what you want, and what really works.

Whether you bend them or break them, the conventional rules of suit-wearing are today best subverted for maximum impact.

Returning to save every day this Fall/Winter 2019 with a wardrobe that brings back ’70s-era no-nonsense, ladylike chic.

She was part of one of the most successful K-pop girl groups of the 2010s. Now, Sandara Park is ready for her own spotlight. Imran Jalal gets up close with Female’s first K-cover star.

Frizz tamers, shine boosters and hair protectants that work just as well for touch-ups on-the-go.

This is your guide to the winning face and body treatments in the 2019 Her World Spa Awards. Keep it somewhere safe – you’ll be referring to it often. What the Her World team loves about this batch of winners from beauty salons, medispas, swanky hotels and specialist boutiques: There’s a wellness indulgence for every week of the year, plus extras for tough times.

Special edition street-inspired collab? There’s one in here.

SHRUNKEN HEMLINES, EXAGGERATED PANTS AND SHOULDERS, UNEXPECTED POPS OF BOLD, BRIGHT COLOUR – PRE-FALL’S COQUETTISH TURN ON ’70S-INSPIRED TAILORING GIVES NEW MEANING TO THE TERM LOUNGE SUIT.

HOW TO UP THE BEAT ON BOHEMIAN CHIC? THROW IN SOME SURF (OVERSIZED HOODIES AND BUMBAGS), A DASH OF HIPPIE (STRIPED KNITTED BEANIES AND BELL-BOTTOMS), AND A HINT OF NOMAD (LINEN WRAPS AND RAFFIA BAGS), THEN MIX IT ALL UP TO CREATE A PASTICHE OF TECHNICOLOR SUMMER PRINTS AND TEXTURES.

With the rise of alternative therapies, ESTELLE LOW puts on her new-age hat to try a treatment that combines energy reading, massage, aromatherapy and sound healing.

Dresses inspired by the 1870s to the early 1900s are relaying this message: Conservative dressing is not a fuddy-duddy idea.

Go Red | Chic CNY Dresses | Detox Your Wardrobe.

These have skin-soothing ingredients and formulations that are so gentle and nonirritating, you’ll never fear retinol again.

10 SMASHING PICKS

ONE OF THE BIGGEST REVOLUTIONS ON THE RUNWAYS:

GLOBAL TEMPERATURES ARE SET TO BE AT A NEARRECORD HIGH, WITH SINGAPORE SUPPOSEDLY HEATING UP TWICE AS FAST AS THE REST OF THE WORLD, WHILE OUR STIFLING HUMIDITY REMAINS UNABATED.

There was a time when the qualities of a great dress were how versatile it was, not how many likes it got;

Beauty reviews are a dime a dozen all over the Internet.

What’s in store for you in the Year of the Earth Pig?

Ride the crimson tide with these easy-to-do, showstopping looks.

SK-II BOUTIQUE SPA BY SENZE SALUS

Tea pairing menus at fine-dining restaurants are lending a new dimension to the appreciation of this age-old beverage.

SINGAPORE’S MOST DARING SONGBIRDS IN SOUND AND STYLE MAKE A STATEMENT IN BOYISH TAILORING AND A RIOT OF PLAID AND CHECKS.

Supercharge your skincare and makeup regime with the best beauty picks of 2019.

WE TRY, YOU BUY.

Busy days call for one-pot meals that nourish and satisfy the whole family, like these delicious creations from a mummy food blogger.

Goh Guoxin thinks a good sci-fi image combines several factors such as an out-of-this world concept, high tech elements and a color scheme; in particular, a notable neon effect contributes to the overall atmosphere. One popular sci-fi trope is the portal between worlds. In this advanced Adobe Photoshop tutorial, he shows us how to create our very own portal image.

Whether you're going on a cruise holiday or just feeling nautical, these outfits for Baby tick all the right boxes, from comfort to style.

Cleansing is the first step of your skincare routine, and getting it right involves way more thought than just picking up a random facial wash off the shelf.

Our round-up of our fave beauty finds of the moment.

Cop these red carpet looks easily with just four eye shadow shades

Witty and fearless, movie star Olivia Munn is Hollywood’s new superhero – melding sexy with smarts, she’s kicking butt with her own stunts and speaking out for women

We’ve rounded up the best moisturisers to rescue every skin type and concern out there.

At Tiny Moreso, a vegan, gluten-free café in Portland, Oregon, owner Jenn Pereau is turning out luscious cakes and tarts made with good-for-you whole foods like berries, seeds, and the secret weapon in this key lime pie: avocado.

At Tiny Moreso, a vegan, gluten-free café in Portland, Oregon, owner Jenn Pereau is turning out luscious cakes and tarts made with good-for-you whole foods like berries, seeds, and the secret weapon in this key lime pie: avocado.

Based on the concept of life energy flowing through meridian points in the body, this treatment is blissful, pampering and relaxing.

To celebrate National Day, we asked chefs to give their signature twist on their favourite Singaporean dish.

Upgrade your hair care regime and look fab always with our top hair product picks of 2018, from shower to styling

What can a smart and tailored jacket do for you that sportswear can’t? Make everything you wear (including sportswear) look smart and proper. This one is from Dior. Turn the page for other options.

As diverse as these Singapore girls, this season’s offerings let us be everything we want to be, from Marc Jacobs’ Claude Montanainspired Amazons to Miu Miu’s rebel sisters.

From everyday wash-and-condition companions, to intensive repair treatments and in-salon services, these winners on the following pages will help you achieve full, shiny and lustrous tresses.

YUKA MIZUHARA IS THE NEXT IT GIRL DJ – AND IT’S GOT NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FACT THAT SHE’S KIKO’S KID SISTER. TOGETHER WITH KENZO, FEMALE SHOWS OFF HER INFECTIOUS SPIRIT AND THE BRAND’S CROSS CULTURAL-INFLUENCED KENZO LA COLLECTION MEMENTO NO.2 CAPSULE.

It has survived for five decades through hemline changes (short or shorter?), materials and styles. But one thing hasn’t changed: the need for balance. Wear too little on top and you’re streetwalking like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. Instead, show skin where it always counts – the legs.

These gorgeous pieces from DKNY’s Sport collection will take you to the gym and beyond.

SHEER, SEE-THROUGH AND OTHER FROTHY FABRICS LEND STORYBOOK ROMANCE TO CLASSIC BRITISH-INSPIRED LAYERING.

And the living should be easy, but that’s not the case now. With the prevailing mood of dressing up even when you’re dressing down, the fashion bar has been raised for what to wear, wherever you are, whether it’s close by like Bawah – an island paradise an hour and a half from Batam – or somewhere further away like Croatia, or just Orchard Road.

SHEER, SEE - THROUGH AND OTHER FROTHY FABRICS LEND STORY BOOK ROMANCE TO CLASSIC BRITISH - INSPIRED LAYERING.

DEMOLISH THE WORK-PLAY DIVIDE WITH GO-ANYWHERE STYLES IN THE SEASON’S SOFTEST SHADES.

Go for maximum impact by clashing classic prints with bold hues, quirky extras and everything in between.

Shop your fridge! We bet you already have many of the ingredients for killer appetisers. Combine those staples in fresh, creative ways for fun and festive new tastes. Prep a bunch for a gathering, or throw together a few for a different kind of weeknight dinner.

REDEFINE THE MEANING OF ‘PARK AND RIDE’ WITH THESE ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF URBAN TRANSPORTATION.

Update your wardrobe with these athletic-inspired Calvin Klein Performance pieces.

You know what’s great about being in the era of “anything goes”? It’s anything goes when it comes to how you want to dress for festive events (with the exception of black or white tie, of course). With that in mind, we’ve pulled 100 items of the kind you already love and wear, at prices that you’ll like even more.

THE WESTERN HEROINE EXPLORES A DREAMY AND ROMANTIC SIDE FOR RESORT ’18, MIXING LACE, EMBROIDERY AND ULTRA FEMININE MIDI DRESSES WITH WRANGLER-STYLE LEATHER ACCESSORIES.

This year’s best skincare, makeup and body products for the ultimate in top-to-toe pampering. By Joyce Cheo.

London-based fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu is no stranger to collaborations. Outstanding ones include eyewear with Cutler and Gross in 2009, limited-edition notebooks and diaries with Smythson, and a pair of jeans with J Brand in 2010. His latest with H&M isn’t just his most mass; it’s also truest to his signature aesthetic – romantic floral prints and classic feminine lace frocks.s

Because all manner of hangout wear looks hotter in gold.

Meet the rising stars of Singapore’s fashion scene, who impressed with their talent and flair at the tightly-contested Singapore leg of the Harper’s BAZAAR Asia NewGen Fashion Award 2017.

Meet the rising stars of Singapore’s fashion scene, who impressed with their talent and flair at the tightly-contested Singapore leg of the Harper’s BAZAAR Asia NewGen Fashion Award 2017.

There’s only one place in the world you can drink this exclusive whisky blend.

WHETHER IT’S A LAZY WEEK END OR JUST A QUICK SANITY BREAK IN THE MIDDLE OF A WORKDAY, WE COULD ALL DO WITH MORE QUIET MOMENTS TO OURSELVES. AND WHAT TO WEAR WHEN YOU’RE READY T O DOWNSHIFT AND CUT OUT ALL DISTRACTIONS? THE SEASON’S MOST RELAXED, MUTED HUES, OF COURSE .

The crop top is extremely versatile and can be worn for just about any occasion. We show you how!

The new way to do minimalism: supersized silhouettes, neutral hues and best-foot-forward ankle boots.

Voluminous separates.

Who says fuss-free equals fuss-free equals sloppy? These combos will hese combos will have you out the door in the shortest time possible.

How to wear white now – head-to-toe, oversized and romantic, or sleek and fuss-free.

Fashion’s new direction: mix and unmatch. Have fun and be fearless when it comes to throwing different prints and patterns together. Oh, and your handbag doesn’t have to go with your outfit. Or your shoes.

You may have the party stamina of an Energizer bunny, but can your makeup last as long? We’ve done the homework and picked out the most durable foundations, lipsticks, blushers, eyeshadows and eyeliners to keep your makeup looking on fleek – #notouchupsrequired.

The Peak steps into the by-invitation-only Johnnie Walker House and emerges with more than just a tasting of a rare whisky.

Such a structured jacket calls for a softer blouse with, say, a pussy bow to balance the look. What’s more, you don’t always have to pair your blazer with a skirt. Culottes and cigarette pants in the same colour or a neutral hue work just as well.

Also called a sleeveless jacket, this a great alternative when you want to look sharp, but can’t bear something with sleeves in this heat. Insanely stylish, it is slimming and makes you look taller, too.

Parkas add a sporty vibe to an outfit. Make yours more work appropriate by teaming it with a fitted piece. Or wear it with sneakers for a casual twist.

Even better than a bomber jacket in a solid shade is one with prints that make an outf it pop. Try print on print if you dare.

Giuseppe Zanotti collaborates with Jennifer Lopez in a new exclusive footwear and accessories collection

Embrace black with all the opulent trappings – intricate lace, rich brocade and sparkling embellishments – but stir in some dark, glamorous yet eccentric attitude.

Perfecting skin is easier than you’d think. These quick steps will conceal redness, dark circles, pimples, and dry, flaky skin, says SIMONE WU.

The Weekly travelled to Seoul to get the inside scoop on the latest K-beauty trends from K-Pop star Krystal Jung.

Be charmed by fashion designers’ whimsical takes on the fairy-tale princess as they play up frilly ruffles, floral jacquard, pouf sleeves and sparkly embellishments.

Step into different decades – from the ’50s to the ’80s – as designers indulge their love for nostalgia.

This roomy classic is more versatile than you think. Here are three ways to wear it now.

The main message from the unconventional silhouettes and extravagant embellishments designers are giving us now is: Stand out from the norm.

Those seemingly timeless wardrobe classics you’re still hanging on to could be making you look older. Here’s a much-needed update. BY KARIN TAN

The key Fall/Winter 2016 catwalk looks are a perfect blend of eclectic luxury and worldly sophistication.

Be it on a ladylike midi, plastic watch or rock chic booties, the classic duotone pattern of houndstooth means you’ll always pass the smart and elegant dress code.

Stay stylish without busting your budget. Here are 12 looks for play, work and evenings out that you can put together for less than $350 each. After this, there is no excuse to dress shabbily.

Look great with these tips, whatever your style – be it piling on statement jewellery, going the understated route, or rocking the feminine look. BY KARIN TAN

Celebrate the Festival of Eid with traditional dishes given a fresh, modern and healthier twist

We watched and learnt as three stylish girls conquered metallics, bold stripes and ruffles with aplomb.

As we enter the halfway point of the year. It's time to slow down, take a break and recharge, before taking on the next six months. One of our favourite ways to wind down: surrounding ourselves with sun, sand and sea at an idyllic destination. Where the days are blissfully long and dressing up takes on a lighter, cooler complexion.

Twinings Master Blenders have curated a high-quality range of teas that deliver fresh, exquisite notes and delightful aromas.

That beach getaway just won’t be complete without cool bucket bags, chic wedges and ethnic-style jewellery.

Twinings Master Blenders have curated a high-quality range of teas that deliver fresh, exquisite notes and delightful aromas

Whether you’re chasing their amazing health benefits or new, exotic flavours, premixed spice blends will transform your favourite eats, says Patricia Erd, co-owner of US online retailer The Spice House. Punch up your meats and other dishes with these great blends.

On days where you don’t have time to put your work separates together, just slip on a one-piece and dash out the door. BY KARIN TAN.

From patchwork and faux fur to backpacks and bucket bags, you’ll want to arm yourself with these stylish options for work. BY KARIN TAN.

Sure , it might require a little extra care when you’re carrying a cup of coffee . But as an easy - wearing neutral with a crisp edge , white adds a coolly minimalist dimension to a new season of style.

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say hundreds of beauty products pass through our desks every week. To find out which beauty buys are worth investing in for the new year, The Weekly team, along with industry professionals and influencers, rubbed, scrubbed and dabbed our way to determining the best By Elizabeth Lee.

No other suit is more enduringly cool than the tuxedo. And now, it’s even cooler with embellishments or patterns, and teamed with edgy jewellery.

So your gams are riddled with spider veins and blemishes, and your skin looks dull – no worries, our guide will have them looking red-carpet-worthy in no time. By CARINA KOH and JACLYN GUNASILAN

There’s a lot more to tea than what you get in the pot. this 5,000-year-old agricultural wonder has not only become deeply woven into cultures on all continents, but has also played an important part in the history of commerce, ship-building, the formation of corporations and international conflict. the peak speaks to taha bouqdib, co-founder of the veritable tea company TWG Tea, on the importance of maintaining high quality blends and why tea is here to stay.