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.

THEY HAVE THE LOOKS AND STREET CRED.

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.

In a world of one-day deliveries and instant gratification, time has become a luxury many can ill afford.

Florence Ng, founder and creative director of Synergraphic Design, which specialises in glass art and design, reveals the intricacies of working with this beautiful, fragile and versatile material.

The fresh faces at established labels – from Tod’s and Kenzo to Issey Miyake – are the creative forces to watch.

Some time ago, I received a 20-plus years old Apple Extended Keyboard (AEK).

Durreen Shahnaz still hasn’t forgotten her roots and believes that finance can be a force for good if it’s channelled properly.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY

With the coronavirus at our doorstep, everyone is on high alert, taking steps to look after their health. It’s a good reminder that self-care isn’t just all about manicures and skincare masks.

Her World celebrates its 60th anniversary this year with the fifth part of the six-month series #HerWorldHerStory to celebrate, define and champion women.

The Singapore fashion community has been innovating ways to cope with the coronavirus crisis.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

THE BUZZY POP CULTURE-INFLUENCED, CANDY COLOUR-LOVING MULTIMEDIA ARTIST ALEX ISRAEL HAS MADE HIS HOMETOWN OF LOS ANGELES BOTH HIS MUSE AND SUBJECT.

Multi-hyphenate Mae Tan shares her journey from fashion consumer to being more environmentally thoughtful, and how she hopes to inspire others to do the same.

Multi-hyphenate Mae Tan shares her journey from fashion consumer to being more environmentally thoughtful, and how she hopes to inspire others to do the same.

TWELVE CREATIVES – INCLUDING SOME OF FEMALE’S CLOSEST COLLABORATORS – GIVE US THEIR PERSPECTIVE THROUGH NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED WORKS THAT REFLECT THEIR FRAME OF MIND MID-CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Hit pause and take a few steps back.

Conscious.

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.

WITHOUT THEM, MODEL LAYLA ONG MIGHT HAVE NEVER WALKED FOR GUCCI; THE CULT LABEL YOUTHS IN BALACLAVA MIGHT NOT LOOK AS COOL; AND, WELL, SOME OF THE STUFF YOU SEE IN THIS MAGAZINE MIGHT NEVER HAVE MATERIALISED.

THE STYLE

Making the most of Google Meet for video conferencing and home-based learning.

For decades, Her World has been a champion for women – in mind, body and action.

HAVE YOU EVER HAD YOUR KIDS SUBTLY ASK FOR MORE GAMING TIME UNDER THE PRETENSE OF "TRYING TO GO PRO"? OR PERHAPS YOU'VE  TRIED GIVING YOURSELF SOME EXCUSE TO GIVE PROFESSIONAL GAMING A SHOT?

WITH ITS DARK YET ROMANTIC, COUNTERCULTURE ROOTS, GOTHIC FASHION HAS LONG OFFERED AN ESCAPIST SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR DESIGNERS.

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.

This Earth Day, we’re having a conversation about conservation with four women who are doing their bit to save our planet – one eco-friendly gesture at a time.

There’s nothing embarrassing about your sexual wellness.

MIKI ROSZIMAN Private equity training manager and Paneristi

There’ll be ups and downs, but that’s just to prep you for wonderful things ahead.

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

JOINING THE SHELVES OF CELINE, HERMES AND MORE OF THE WORLD’S MOST WELL-LOVED AND TRENDSETTING LUXURY FASHION HOUSES:

Nine personalities. Eight very personal columns. These future leaders write about the issues closest to their hearts.

In the decade that she’s been at the helm of Aware, former lawyer Corinna Lim has spearheaded numerous projects and campaigns – from helping single parents to victims of sexual assault – that have led to positive changes in the community.

Cookbooks are back – as evidenced by thesecompelling new tomes documenting our shared love for food.

They’re locally made, by hand, in small batches.

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

Almost everyone is searching for some from happiness.

The Year of the Rat comes with new beginnings, and with that, consider new opportunities and challenges as the shift in Qi permeates through 2020. Find out what you can expect and design a grand year for yourself. By Dato Joey Yap

Music can be like food for the soul.

The BAZAAR Academy heads to the City of Lights to soak up culture, craftsmanship and a new dawn at Chanel.

The Harper’s BAZAAR Asia NewGen Fashion Award 2019 winners and finalists take modern design to new heights and depths.

Design is about more than just how it looks, says the firm behind the region’s buzziest interiors.

Aman Kyoto’s minimalist design immerses guests in nature – and it can’t come at a better time.

With Chinese New Year just a few weeks away from Christmas, switching from one seasonal look to another is as easy as making small changes to your existing decor.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY

Powerful and passionate, this year’s 18 nominees in The Singapore Women’s Weekly’s Great Women Of Our Time Awards are not only making major strides in their respective industries, breaking new ground, they are also using their voice to lift up others.

What we’re all talking about this month.

A new style of Champagne is bubbling up, offering aficionados distinct and differentiated tastes.

FOR HONOUR AND GLORY.

Anantara’s Phuket flagship hotels and residences offer a breath of fresh air.

While most people take photographs as a way to create lasting memories, this intrepid artist found a unique way to make his.

‘Our screens will kill us all’? An exaggeration, but here are some super-easy ways to help you cut down screen time so you can live in the moment.

Meet the individuals who are blessing the art scene in the region each with their own purpose, style and stories, picturing the world through brushes, lenses and mediums.

FALL/WINTER 2019 SAW DESIGNERS BOTH REINFORCING HERITAGE CODES AND CHARTING BRAVE COURSES FORWARD, CREATING CLOTHES THAT ADDRESSED THE REALITIES OF MODERN LIFE WHILE SOARING TO NEW FASHION HEIGHTS.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

“Our planet is struggling, and never before has it been more obvious that we need to take action to protect our environment Mater believes in working to turn waste plastic into durable and desirable designs for the home,” says Henrik Marstrand, CEO and founder of Mater, a 13-year-old Danish furniture brand that uses sustainable and ethically sourced materials.

What we’re all talking about this month.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

At the forefront of fashion’s ongoing intersection with the art world is installation, a creative form that offers connoisseurs a different experience.

Makeup artist Alex T tells us how to get it right.

“I LOVE COOKING FOR THE PEOPLE I LOVE. IT’S MY WAY OF SHOWING CARE.”

Can a snowboarding company survive here? What about a pole dancing studio? Three women in their 20s tell us what it’s like running a specialised business, and how they clawed their way to success.

Take one look at Japanese artist takanori aiba’s tiny kingdom sculptures, where entire miniature communities are built around bonsai trees, and you’ll feel like Gulliver stepping foot on the imaginary land of Lilliput.

These days, ASUS ROG is redefining the gaming laptop for you.

Once a luxury only few could afford and now an almost commonplace dye, indigo’s mark on history is irrefutable.

Portugal’s beautiful Douro Valley is looking beyond its heritage of port to a future in fine red and white wines.

For many of us, home is a sanctuary to eat, chill and sleep. But for ex-beauty queen Jaime Teo, home is also her gym, art room, music studio, and food experiment lab where she bakes up a storm. She tells ESTELLE LOW how she spends most of her waking hours in her 1,100 sq ft apartment, doing productive things that are, quite frankly, out of this world.

Everything you need to know about this prickly treatment that’s said to boost collagen, reduce acne scars and bring new life to your skin.

Let’s face it: you’re never going off-road in these cars. But what you’ll definitely want is the space, practicality and tough looks they offer.

It seems like it was only yesterday that we were still sending letters and driving manual cars.

The journey to a zero-waste Eden starts – even for these dedicated eco-warriors – with a single simple step.

At Lange, it’s all about doing things the hard way – a philosophy that suits this product development director just fine.

Lee Eng Su is more than the food nerd who wants to elevate quality local food one dish at a time – he wants to change the business approach altogether.

We celebrate International Women’s Day with a coterie of women who are ground-breaking and pioneering in their respective (and respected) fields, from AI to social welfare to F&B. These are Singapore’s new game changers.

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

A showcase for new technologies, robots and a series of talks livestreamed to audiences around the world:

It’s taken awhile, but full-frame mirrorless cameras are finally being produced by companies other than Sony.

This petrolhead explored the best driving roads that Germany, France and Switzerland had to offer in a 718 Cayman GTS.

This petrolhead explored the best driving roads that Germany, France and Switzerland had to offer in a 718 Cayman GTS.

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

The rising star of the spirits world is only for the brave.

From the busy metropolis of Bangkok to the deep green of the Malaysian jungle, these stays will refresh the soul.

Your friends and family will play a big part in your life this year.

Fashion and music have been bedfellows since forever. Here’s a condensed guide to all the ways the latter raised the style – and star – factor of the S/S ’19 collections.

INSTEAD OF FEEBLE RESOLUTIONS YOU WON'T KEEP, HERE'S A GUIDE TO IMPROVING YOUR LOT BY LOOKING WITHIN, CHANGING YOUR MINDSET, AND EFFECTING REAL CHANGE AROUND YOU.

ANOTHER year has come to an end, and the editorial team has picked the cars that dilated our pupils, weakened our knees and set our hearts a-flutter.

We prove that fun and family can co-exist in a neat little package, as these three European hatchbacks show.

Here’s how to aim high in 2019. We show you how to use your “Desire Map”, which can put your plans into action and help you achieve your dreams

The flagship smartphone market is one of the most competitive consumer spaces out there. It’s the place where manufacturers get to showcase their greatest research and development, and most luxurious designs. These are the best phones of the year.

In her first major comeback role in Crazy Rich Asians, Fiona Xie proves she’s got what it takes to be a star. Hollywood, watch out! BY NATALYA MOLOK

This is the time to re-evaluate your career path.

Don’t know how to let that cute guy know you’re into him? We’ve got your back.

Whatever your hair type or concern, whether it’s fine, normal or coarse, dry, frizzy, coloured or damaged, you need a shampoo that washes off dirt and product residue well.

If you're houseproud and love to entertain at home, you'll want the very best for your family and guests!

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Smash your clean eating goals by learning how to create the perfect meal plan using these tips from Ultimate Performance’s new book, Body Transformation Meal Plan Design.

Being good at googling stuff doesn’t make you an expert. That’s why we’ve got three people who are experts in their fields to teach us how to do specific things better.

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

These homeowners’ love for Scandinavian design is evident in their stylish matrimonial home. DOMENICA TAN visits them to find out more.

Say what you want about Kylie Jenner, but the 21-year-old is making moves with her makeup ventures. If you feel as if your accomplishments pale in comparison, you aren’t alone…

There’s recently been a spike in Google searches for “Priyanka Chopra / Nick Jonas” as news of their engagement flooded our feeds.

Lift your home out of the doldrums with these easy style updates that won’t break the bank BY ELIZABETH LIEW

The Weekly’s annual Great Women Of Our Time Awards aims to inspire the next generation, fuel entrepreneurial passion and galvanise women to be a force for change.

THEY’RE COOL, CREATIVE, FASHIONABLE – AND ARE MAKING A STATEMENT ABOUT SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN THEIR OWN WAY. KENG YANG SHUEN MEETS FIVE WOMEN IN SINGAPORE WHO ARE REDEFINING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ECO-CHIC.

When making simple everyday decisions, do you end up stressed, exhausted and secondguessing yourself? You’re not just wishy-washy – there’s a reason for the anxiety.

The 3 Days Of Design fair is an annual event where Copenhagen hosts some of the Danish design scene’s prominent brands and creative minds. Home & Decor checks out the latest trends coming out from this gathering of design luminaries.

For these dashing honchos, style is going against the grain, and not with a little chutzpah.

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

If you’ve got dry, itchy or easily irritated skin, look out for these friendly ingredients in your skincare products. They won’t cause redness or breakouts.

Try out these tricks to transform the Fall 2018 runway beauty trends for everyday wear BY ARISSA HA

Making Limoges porcelain is a long process guided by the skilled hands of craftsmen who have mastered rare, centuries-old techniques, and adapted them to the new needs of the industry, ensuring that it is – more than ever – synonymous with prestige and innovation.

Get a total-body workout and feel the adrenaline rush with every punch you make and every breath you take at an aqua boxing class.

In London, two things are almost certain – grey skies and incessant rain. But just a two-hour drive away is the Cotswolds, a rural area of England bathed in sunlight and carpeted in green and gold. One writer hits the country road.

The Weekly’s annual Great Women Of Our Time Awards aims to inspire the next generation, fuel entrepreneurial passion and galvanise women to be a force for change.

We’ve all seen them – you know, the epic love scenes in movies made more perfect with a great soundtrack. The question is, do we really need that boom boom pow in real life? The answer, apparently, is yes. And as it turns out, there’s a science to it.

These 30 food brands from Singapore are trusted by generations of chefs, home cooks and foodies.

You can still build your wealth without having to take on a second job. Here's how.

Keen to jump on the fitness bandwagon, but don’t know where to start?

Your emotions have a much bigger impact on your physical health than you might think

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.

Stunning travel photographs with just your phone.

Imagine a world where a forbidden affair with a coworker or a sexy thief would have a happy ending nine times out of 10. Welcome to the world of romance gaming apps.

In Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, boutique Scotch distilleries are making excellent whisky via traditional methods – with a modern twist.

It’s not just about learning to read and write. EVELINE GAN finds out what every parent should know about how early literacy is taught in Singapore preschools.

The VW Touareg takes aim at luxury SUVs with its plush interior, giant touchscreen and high-tech features.

Blizzard’s vision for the future of esports Blizzard’s Overwatch League is ending its inaugural season this month with the playoffs scheduled to kickoff next month. The grueling seven-month long competition started in January this year and sees 12 professional teams battling it out to win a share of its US$3.5 million prize pool. But while league viewership figures have been promising, the whole thing remains a massive gamble. Initially announced way back at Blizzcon 2016, the League is the most ambitious attempt at turning esports into a legitimate sports league to date. If it succeeds, Blizzard will set a new standard in esports that other games will look to follow, but if it fails, over three hundred million dollars will have been sunk into a venture that many said was doomed to fail right from the start.

Being “easy to get” (read: readily available) doesn’t mean you’re a pushover. It means you’re not playing games, you’re making decisions on what you want, and you’re down for taking matters into your own hands, say women who put themselves out there.

The first cushion compact with caviar water redefines the meaning of toting a designer item wherever you go. Female ties ups with La Prairie to discover the benefits of its new Skin Caviar Essence-In-Foundation.

Not one to shirk a difficult challenge, London-based, GhanaianBritish architect David Adjaye is redefining the meaning of social architecture through changing the city’s landscape. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle gets up-close with the man of the moment.

How easy is achieving the perfect cuppa with these home coffee machines? We channeled our inner baristas to find out

CEO OF DANISH KITCHENWARE AND APPLIANCE BRAND BODUM.

Because what ’s an ang pao without a side of wisdom for the Year of the Dog?

It’s a beauty breakout.

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

They get your online spoils to you, stat. They fix your acne woes and your clogged bathroom pipes. They sell your unwanted goods. And give stray animals a home. Clara How, Hoe I Yune and Davelle Lee meet the men who solve our problems and make our lives easier. So how could we not love them?

IN ONLY HIS SECOND YEAR AS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF PRINCESS YACHTS, FORMER McLAREN AUTOMOTIVE BOSS ANTONY SHERIFF IS OVERSEEING A “HUGE TRANSFORMATION” AT THE BRITISH YARD AND “VERY DIFFERENT” CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR 2018.

Put your best foot forward in work and personal arenas.

There are people who are into vintage. Then there are people who don’t just adopt the look of a different era (or eras) but make it their POV. Rachel Tan meets the three women who heart the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s.

Choose a wallcovering that’s both aesthetically pleasing and designed for practical use in the home.

The shining stars of social media and television share their secrets to achieving a radiant glow.

Because what's an ang pao without a side of wisdom for the yeah of the Fire Rooster?

Your year ahead as told by the stars.

Making a decision, especially one that involves compromise, is never easy for a child. DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shares why.

The daily demands of caring for a baby are no reason to skip love-making. ELISA CHIA asks the sex questions you’re too shy to bring up.

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?

The region offers many great places to visit, and an even greater selection of vessels to make your boating holiday perfect.

Handcrafted woodwork is a dying trade in Singapore, but there is hope yet! Young, talented individuals are embracing working with their hands, and creating with wood, turning their passion into bespoke objects. We profile them here.

The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) returns with offerings for audiences old and new.

American footwear guru stuart weitzman’s forte: making shoes that are trendy yet effortless, simple yet statement-making, sexy yet sophisticated. Here’s the low-down on spring/summer 2016’s key styles.

Top-of-the-line cameras with the latest technologies are normally out of reach of the average consumer. Give it a year or so though, and their features trickle down to the mid-range models, making these the ideal balance of performance versus value.

Everyone wants a cool job, as inane as that sounds. But what does it really mean to be working in today’s hipster tech environments, complete with sleeping pods and pantries calculated to expand your waistline? We’re of the opinion that a pretty office does not a cool job make. There’s so much more to it – culture, colleagues, and the work they do – but these firms we visited are pretty awesome, if we may say so.

The grown-up girl’s guide to making new friends.

The next time you’re planning a trip Down Under, don’t just opt for the obvious cities and itineraries. Do like the Her World team does and choose the road less travelled. Here, we share our favourite alternative hotspots.

Experience the harmony of nature through your five senses at the innisfree Jeju House.

These 55 women aged 20-34 dare to follow their hearts and do what they love. Here, they put their best faces forward.