Don't fret if you’re in need of a five-star lifestyle, and your bank balance is feeling decidedly three. Financial lifestyle blogger DAWN CHER susses out savvy ways to indulge in SG.

Have you always wanted to have custom-made furniture and homewares? Don’t know where to start? Afraid that it will break the bank? Overwhelmed by the sheer options? Custom experts answer all your burning questions about bespoke items.

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

How Luke Holden grew a single lobster roll shack into a multimillion-dollar, vertically integrated seafood business.

Setting up your child’s room for optimal learning? Here’s what you need to know.

Now that life and work collide at home, in our study, it is up to us to define the boundaries. Here, we look at some of the wisdom and tips from some of the world’s most prominent office furniture brands.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

The new ways to earn extra moolah: from drop-shipping and virtual teaching to affiliate marketing. Learn from those who've been there, done that.

Bottles, casks, independents and funds – there are many ways to invest in whisky.

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

Google Pixel 4a

In the fight against Covid-19, Ng Choon-Peng has been unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight. The CEO of Immunoscape shares his thoughts on balancing social good with business sustainability and a life worth living.

Sony WH-CH710N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone.

OnePlus 8 & 8 Pro

Vivo V19

Living on your own comes with many joys and challenges. Here are 30 nifty appliances that make flying solo a breeze.

With 5G taking its time to reach our smartphone users here, do the current crop of 5G-ready smartphones matter in Singapore?

With 5G taking its time to reach our smartphone users here, do the current crop of 5G-ready smartphones matter in Singapore?

Add versatility to your spatial planning by adopting the traditional Japanese concept of Washitsu.

Set your productivity stage with these chair and task light picks.

SOLID WOOD FOR THE WIN

The unicorn of properties here and the most prestigious of landed housing, we get the low-down on Good Class Bungalows from one of Singapore’s leading experts, K H Tan.

While circuit breaker, lockdown and other various movement control restrictions begin to lift, life as we know it will likely not simply revert back to how it was in a blink of an eye.

Arlo Ultra.

The annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards serves to honour the very best in tech brands, products and services.

Antique Yixing zisha teapots – prized for their workmanship and depth of flavour in tea brewing – are skyrocketing in value, with affluent tea aesthetes and collectors viewing them as investments.

The latest and most talked-about collections

Get the most bang out of your buck with these 20 ideas on how to save and grow your wealth for the rest of the year.

Going beyond the K-pop style, these five South Korean designers are creating sleek, everyday pieces for the modern woman.

Office and workgroup printers are usually laser-based due to their high workload, print quality and speed. Surprisingly, the quest to drive down cost per print also see the inkjet printers among this class, thanks to the ink tank evolution.

We normally pit printers of the same type together, but inkjet and laser technologies have gotten so similar in terms of price and performance that we decided to do a categorical comparison, with no restrictions in the type of print engine used.

Another year, another set of true wireless earbuds. This year the competition has only gotten stiffer, with Bluetooth 5.0 and water resistance becoming the norm. But there’s far more competition too. Here’s your definitive true wireless shootout.

Start with a simple base – a black dress or separates in white. Add a statement bag or graphic jewellery. There, all ready for V-Day.

Feminism told us we’d earned our wrinkles and other signs of maturity, so why all the drastic cosmetic surgery? Kirstie Clements examines the new aesthetic and asks if it’s a club we’re all destined to join

Looking for your next pad? We have our eye on three luxury property launches this 2020.

Three entrepreneurs, three digital businesses set to make waves in the regional watch, sneaker and fashion e-tail scene.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019).

Smartwatches have taken on a life of their own, diverging from the path of smartphones.

A younger fan base (see Meghan Markle’s and Emily Ratajkowski’s engagement rings) and cooler designs have given yellow gold a reboot.

Oft-associated with Yves Saint Laurent, this borrowed-from-the-boys outerwear staple is one of the most classic and utilitarian pieces you can own.

The latest and most talked-about collections

David Price’s family home is a culmination of nearly 30 years of experience in designing dream residences for an international clientele across the south of France.

Jewel Parents.

As kids, squabbles and siblings went hand in hand – and then became memories as you grew up. Time to relive those carefree Christmas mornings when their faces would light up with a thoughtful gift only you’d know to get.

NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 2080 Super is very, very fast, but if you’re looking to take things up a notch with factory overclocks and custom cooling solutions, there are plenty of cards out there vying for your money.

HW SHOP PLUS

An affordable and hearty culinary spread that’s big on taste and flavours, for that indulgent – yet healthy – outing.

Flagship smartphone makers have it tough.

These useful questions from property agents and home buyers can help you avoid buying a dud of a flat and may even get you the best bargain ever.

Aftershock Vapor Pro 15.

Printer buying guide: Finding the best Canon business printer that fits your needs

The year end = a getaway for your mind and body. Luxe out and recuperate at these wellness retreats that look great, and are even better for the soul.

It may be the beauty industry ’s trend du jour, but Moroccans have long known the healing benefits of argan oil and its gift of social, environmental and economic transformation. Shamilee Vellu reports.

The humble steel sports watch has gone from being the reluctant option to a sell-out success.

Immaculate and intricate, these must-have watches have one commonality: They’re showstoppers.

Are auctions the fast track to amassing awine collection?

SHE'S JUST RELEASED HER FIRST MANDOPOP SINGLE.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super Founders Edition.

Aftershock Forge 15 Pro.

Gaming mice are in a race toward rock bottom. Well, in terms of weight anyway.

AMD’s Ryzen 3000 processors come with a ton of features, including support for the latest PCIe 4.0 standard. To make the most of them though, you’ll need a new X570 motherboard.

Before the puffer jacket gained the sort of recognition it has today, it was merely a necessity.

Volkswagen’s new flagship model in Singapore is a burly SUV brimming with bells and whistles.

WHAT TO WEAR, BUY, DO & KNOW NOW.

In contentious and crazy-ass times, designers revisit what makes women feel good, confident, safe and strong: elegance (beautifully exemplified here at Dolce & Gabbana).

A sports massage may not be a blissful experience, but it’s an effective treatment that will heal old injuries and prevent new ones.

The web browser is your window to the world, so pick wisely.

The 15 here have one thing in common: They are going to be most sought after.

Form meets fashion as the season’s unexpectedly tailored pieces are put into the spotlight. The soft-as-butter suede coats. Crystal-embellished shirts and dramatic oversized pleated sleeves make this the time to flex your sartorial prowess.

Don’t mistake jasmine sim’s reserved disposition for self-doubt. This year’s surprise best newcomer winner at the star awards is putting her introspective, self-effacing nature to good use in her acting journey.

While S/S and F/W generate the bigger showmanship buzz, it’s the in-between seasonal collections – Pre-Fall, available from May to August, and Resort (also known as Cruise), from November to January – that are designed for longevity as much as desirability. Our first look at this year’s Pre-Fall ran last month. This is the second part.

Palais Renaissance is an enclave for some of the best aesthetics, hair and beauty services.

We pick up hot tips from three realty agents on how we can spot a good buy.

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1650 Gaming OC.

It’s easy to let 11 years in showbiz and 13 Star Awards go to any artiste’s head, but to actress Rebecca Lim, her life and career have only just begun.

While S/S and F/W generate bigger showmanship buzz, it’s the in-between seasonal collections – Resort (also known as Cruise) and Pre-Fall – that are designed for longevity as much as desirability. So before you head for a store or go online, let this first of a two-parter be your guide to what to wear and covet from now until August.

From sprightly brights and the charmingly cute to the exotics, Summer’s bags provide that break from the norm.

As the temperature climbs higher, how do we keep our freaking cool when it’s freaking hot?

First Bugatti Chiron costing $3.8 million sold to collector in South-east Asia.

The Skoda Octavia RS245 is a titillating fastback with pace and space in equal measure.

Shopping for a car with a non-petrolhead can be a frustrating and fulfilling experience, says our good doctor.

Nothing says “you’ve made it” like pulling up in a superbly understated luxury sedan.

Two necklaces in one: a choker meets a sautoir (say “sow-twah”).

The Peak looks at some of the world’s best ingredients that should be the highlight of your plates.

Out of the brutal gauntlet that is the HWM and HardwareZone.com testing labs, only the worthy are bestowed with the coveted Editor's Choice. Herein lies the best products and innovations of 2018.

Out of the brutal gauntlet that is the HWM and HardwareZone.com testing labs, only the worthy are bestowed with the coveted Editor's Choice. Herein lies the best products and innovations of 2018.

Activity trackers are getting more powerful, and smartwatches are getting healthier.

Challenge yourself with these unusual – and gruelling – workouts. You’ll be surprised at just what you can achieve.

Hyundai’s i30 N is a rip-snorting hot hatch that undercuts the establishment on price. But can it deliver an involving drive?

Electrifying performance and a luxurious ride makes Jaguar’s Tesla-killer ready for the future.

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

Bring the cash and these cars will bring the speed.

As designer athleisure takes off, is it any wonder that sneakers have joined the ranks of fine wine and high-end watches as covetable items?

Once regarded as a gritty, male-dominated sport, Crossfit has earned the favour of many women in Singapore. Laine Tan investigates.

When CNY and V-Day are nine days apart, do the smart (and time-and$-saving) thing: Choose styles that please the family and are just as good for everything we’re up for after.

What’s making us like it all over again: The colour is the only military-ish thing about it.

All work and no play at the moment? Give these crash courses a go. From acting to wine tasting, they’re a great way to take your mind off the nine-to-five and expand your repertoire.

Latest store openings by a local furniture retailer and the Australian DIY brand.

Broderie anglaise, lace and ruffles. The outlook for S/S ’19: feminine.

It's not just about performance any more, smartphones are reaching peak luxury lifestyle.

Natasha Venner-Pack and her gals bring their moves (and tons of cough drops), and hit these four KTVs to belt out anthems and weep into ballads.

’Tis the season to be social! From light-ups to epic countdowns, these are all the places to play and stay in Singapore and beyond this year-end.

Why you should dress like you are on holiday, especially when you are not!

Post-Vogue since 2016, fashion stylist Grace Coddington and her persian cats – Pumpkin (she’s 12) and Blanket (he’s three) – have been plenty busy.

Entry-level phones used to be drab plastic affairs with limited features and barely usable cameras. All of that has changed in recent years. Budget phones today offer much of the same experience as flagship devices, including bezel-less designs and multiple cameras. But which phone gives the most bang for buck?

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

This Halloween, dress your kid up without resorting to a character costume.

The problem with wireless in-ear headphones is working out what to do with them when they’re not in use.

Ready to save some money? JASSMIN PETER-BERNTZEN rounds up the top baby equipment rental places to hit for everything, from breast pumps to carriers, toys and even winter wear.

Navigating the vast field of gaming-grade systems can be a mind-boggling task, but with a little bit of know-how, it’s actually easy to find what you need to suit your gaming needs.

Want to use your gaming laptop forwork and play? With slim bezels, compact chassis, and speedy graphics, gaming laptops have never looked more attractive.

Which of these tough-looking seven-seater SUVs offers the best mix of space, pace and practicality?

Cotton top with ruffles, wool pants, and wool boater hat (prices unavailable), Marc Jacobs.

From Dad’s sneakers to Mum’s jeans, fuglies – like sportswear – are here to stay (till they are not).

Now that we are well into the 21st century, it’s time to look beyond old staples, such as the Eames lounger and Hans Wegner’s Wishbone chair, and uncover fresh favourites for the modern home.

With signs of recovery everywhere, following a dismal economic slowdown, brands are – understandably – playing it safe when it comes to launches.

Are you finally ready to make the jump and invest in a pair of end-game planar magnetic headphones? We rounded up the best for a listen.

WHAT THESE FIVE LOCAL FACES HAVE IN COMMON: THEY’RE REFLECTIVE OF CHANGES IN ONE OF THE MOST CHANGE-RESISTANT INDUSTRIES – MODELLING. IT’S A BUSINESS THAT, UNTIL RECENTLY, STUCK TO ITS OWN AND CHAMPIONED ONLY ONE KIND. NOW THE PLAYING FIELD IS MORE INCLUSIVE, AND THE “STANDARD ISSUE” MODEL IS NO LONGER THE STANDARD. WHAT IS: BEING UNIQUE AND HAVING A DARING ATTITUDE – QUALITIES THE FIVE INGENUES HERE HAVE. OH, ANOTHER THING: THEY’D RATHER BE SUPER ROLE MODELS THAN SUPERMODELS.

The Belgian designer’s collections for Calvin Klein’s diffusion lines are everything you want from its main line – at a better price.

Some of Pre-Fall’s best ideas remind us of the Expressionist work of Austrian artist Egon Schiele.

Let’s face it. Not everyone needs a 16,000 DPI mouse, swappable grips, and a weight tuning system. When you find a mouse that suits you, all that just goes out the window. The simplest mice are also some of the very best out there, and they can be far easier on your wallet.

What we know of fashion justseems to keep on changing. Who are the new influencers? Whatare the new staples? Do seasonsand gender matter? The designersbehind three labels to watch nowgive their take. By Keng Yang Shuen and Imran Jalal.

Fong Wei Li offers legal advice on how homeowners can protect themselves against unsavoury sales practices and missing furniture dealers, when shopping for the home.

For the well-heeled who subscribe to the belief that where you live is who you are, here are the developments that you should have on your radar.

Just one year on, and the competition in the true wireless earbuds category has ramped up immensely, with big names like Bang & Olufsen, Bose and Sony jumping in the fray.

Fantastic mid-range ultra-wide gaming performance, but comes with a steep premium.

When Mansur Gavriel, the part American, part German, New York-based brand created its affordable yet desirable version in 2013, it inspired others to do the same. After five years, there are as many pricefriendly options as there are variations of it.

The ‘click clack’ of mechanical keyboards is everywhere these days, but the fact remains that many of them are still really expensive. Or are they?

Bookending the soft-top sports field between heaven and mirth are Audi’s R8 Spyder and TT Roadster, windswept devices that blow you away in delightfully different ways.

Which of these luxurious 6-cylinder limos best caters to the towkay who loves to drive and be driven?

120Hz was yesterday. Today’s TN gaming monitors have left that revolutionary benchmark in the past, blazing towards higher refresh rates in the name of competitive gaming and esports. If you’re willing to trade color and resolution for speed, here are some picks to consider.

Get your little ones excited about a wild day out with these bold outfits.

Gaming laptops reviews: Alienware 15, Acer Predator Triton 700 to Gigabyte Aero 15x, Asus ROG Zepghyrus GX501

Things are looking up for upwardly mobile urbanites in Singapore, thanks to this pair of premium compact SUVs with personality.

Which of these brightly coloured crossovers has a character that’s true to its funky hue?

Named after the ancient communities of the Indus Valley Civilisation, when this colour was first introduced, indigo has become a much sought-after colour by modern-day homeowners. The muted tone adds depth to a space and can be used to enhance natural textures as well.

HWM Tech Awards winning brand and models for digital gadgets!

Tecware Phantom RGB.

Focal Clear.

Which of these swanky new fastbacks delivers the best blend of stylishness and speediness?

Relax to the max with these tried-and-tested massages.

Travellers flock to this Hokkaido town for winter, but Niseko’s suitability as a year-round destination drives its property boom.

Hassle-free wellness retreat at Bali, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Australia or Indonesia. Take your pick!

From hiphop- inspired garb to glam suiting – just remember that there is no one look for party central.

BLISS OUT WITH THESE TRIED-AND-TESTED FACIALS.

The best getaway wardrobe is a combination of what keeps you cool while making you look cool: denim, anything with stripes (Breton or otherwise), and day-tonight dresses. As to where to go, we like it breathtaking yet nearby – like The Sanchaya at Bintan that takes us just one hour to get to (including clearing customs).

Jewel-box colours and subtle patterns inspired by Hispanic-Moroccan influences breathe new life into an old farmhouse in the south of France.

Satin shirt, $2,200, and wool and silk-blend skirt, $2,750, Fendi. Metal earrings with gold finish, $650, Dior. Crepe boots, $2,240, Balenciaga.

What does the new generation know about the material that we have always known? It’s not just tough (that’s why it’s on a lot of biker jackets); it’s also the sweetest on other forever classics. Diya Prabhakar, 18, current supermodel here and hot favourite for Vogue India; and Iman Fandi, 17, daughter of the Singapore footballer, and model Wendy Jacobs, show how to pull leather off now.

Your winter holiday plans are sorted, from where to stay to what to do. So why wing it with the other most important thing: the right protective gear?

We have to say this: The rock chick formula – biker jacket + kind-of-destroyed Metallica tee + skinny jeans + dirty boots – hasn’t changed one bit since it started in the ’70s. It needs an update, a reinvention, because it’s become… um, predictable. The 2.0 version: add silver, even a unitard. Biker jacket, optional.

Because all manner of hangout wear looks hotter in gold.

Sorry, folks, there are only two ways to do it. Fashion isn’t that democratic when it comes to an (or any) animal print.

CONSIDERING BUYING YOUR FIRST BOAT AND DON’T HAVE A BIG BUDGET? APB PRESENTS MODELS STARTING FROM UNDER US$50,000 UP TO US$200,000 – INCLUDING DELIVERY TO ASIA.

Which of these three models has the best mix of equipment and abilities to satisfy the family man who wants more than just the basics?

Which of these dynamic sports utility vehicles would be most appealing to outdoorsy suburbanites in Singapore?

Indulge in the allure of dark shades and sophisticated forms, for vignettes that exude suave style.

Which of these saloons will prove the most appealing to corporate climbers looking for a continental ride?

15-inch gaming notebooks sit somewhere between beastly desktop replacements and paltry ultrabooks. While packing powerful hardware, they’re still relatively portable too. The only question is, which one should you get?

Virtual reality and the future of computing.

These also make great everyday accessories.

Voluminous separates.

The seductive appeal and alluring forms of these richly textured homeware make them perfect for a scintillating home setting.

A notebook is arguably more functional, but a tablet is definitely more handy and portable. Can’t decide between the two? Don’t compromise. Enjoy the best of both worlds with these new 2-in-1 notebooks.

If your New Year’s resolution is to get in shape, get more organized, or sleep better (perhaps even all three), a smart companion for your wrist could be just what you need. But with so many choices out there, how do you know which is the best for you?

Up your 2017 fashion game with these reworked classics or completely new-tothe- eye standouts.

Which of these cool-looking seven-seater MPVs would appeal most to family men with a budget of $120k?

Keep your skin in tip-top condition and look your best for the New Year.

The year-end break is spilling over with excitement and here’s why: we’ve combed the island to bring you our top 17 fantastic familyfriendly activities.

Who thinks black is boring? Here’s how you can shine like a star in an LBD this festive season.

Instead of splurging on an entire brandnew outfit, you can opt for embellished accessories to luxe up the clothes you already own.

1 Patent leather, $575, from Bimba Y Lola.

Have a gala or wedding dinner coming up? Recreate these stunning, superstar-esque looks at Delfi Orchard.

If health and exercise are your idea of a holiday, check out these activities that call for a bit more adrenalin pumping through your veins – set in some of Asia’s most incredible places.

Connected by technology but ultimately alone, this distance and isolation can render a poetic melancholic mood.

Entertaining at home may not be easy, but half the battle is w on when you have a stylish dining area to host your guests. We put together four distinctive looks to consider.

Find everything from ladylike pieces to edgy streetwear to basics with a twist at these six highly wearable Korean labels – check them out now.

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.

Instant style upgrade: four hot accessories to jump-start your off-duty looks now.

Pretty ruffles and prairie florals gain street cred when paired with biker jackets, distressed denim or punk-inspired accessories.

As our outfits change for work and play, so should our bags. Here are the new ones you need to own.

Big on colours – they’re richer, bolder, even with the nudes Big on new textures – matte, semi-matte, liquid, vinyl liquid Big on choice – between the seven brands here, there are 202 hues Dig in.

There are plenty of online platforms to resell mass-market bric-a-brac, but what if you’re trying to offload a piece of art, or a designer item? We spotlight three that can help.

From hands-free backpacks and spacious leather totes to mini cross-body day-to-night numbers, this selection of office-friendly bags we’ve curated will get you away from your desk and to the shops faster than we can say “handbags”.

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

Pure Yoga, Groove, Upside Motion, Aerial Fitness, Virgin Active.

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 new way to wear coordinates? Think long, roomy and minimalist.

Light, compact, and designed for travel, on-ear wireless headphones are great companions. They’ve also come a long way with advanced technologies to ensure audio quality over wireless can match up to traditional cable connection. Which one of these will be your next upgrade?

Earn street cred with these mini versions of street style staples.

These closet mainstays are easy, modern and versatile. Here’s what to wear them with now.

On the digital battlefield, the rodent in your hand could make all the difference between victory and defeat. You’ll want to pick the right one to follow you from the forests of Endor to the fantastic landscapes of Pandora, because the truth is, not all mice are created equal.

Selfies and social media have made sharing your experiences a daily must-do. 360o cameras one-up that, letting you share the entire world around you. We’ve rounded up four of the latest to find out which is best.

AMD Radeon RX 480

Able to deliver on most commercial jobs, yet generally priced within the reach of a serious enthusiast or starting professional. The prosumer series of cameras is the line-up both of these groups of photographers look forward to, as they offer the best balance of features, performance, and price.

Here are 10 hotter-than-hot ways to wear the trendy slip dress now.

This is a championship fight – which among today’s Android flagship smartphones has the best performance?

We survey how the completion of Phase 2 of the Downtown Line impacts the value of properties in Bukit Timah.

In this wearables shootout, we look at activity and wellness trackers able to provide Heart Rate Monitoring (HRM) without the need for a chest strap.

Tablets and smartphones are getting so powerful that many find they no longer need a dedicated laptop. But if you’re trying to get serious work done, a touchscreen keyboard just won’t cut it. Bluetooth keyboards are easy to set up, usable on multiple devices, Hardware and give you a real typing experience.