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.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on virtually every aspect of our lives.

Our hotlist of winners – all tested by the Her World team – includes trendy Korean perms that give you enviable waves like Song Hye Kyo’s, still-so-popular balayage hair colour, and hair and scalp treatments that soothe sensitivity and repair damage. Keep this list within easy reach.

What's the first image that comes to mind when someone starts talking about "soldiers" in a video game context?

Vivo V19

BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women this year features individuals and teams who took a long, hard look at the needs of our communities and stepped up to the challenge.

Command & Conquer: Remastered Collection

Ever come across a dusty old game in your collection that you feel like playing again, only to realise It doesn’t inspire the same awe it did when you first brought it home?

This month, media personality Jade Seah shares how she went from being a maximalist to minimalist by prioritising what makes her feel good.

It can be hard to tell if a problematic friendship needs an intervention or whether it should end. Here’s how you can tell the difference, and the best way to handle it

Recharge your batteries and restore your senses with these pampering beauty treatments that will have you looking good, and feeling even better

Invest in self-care this month as our beauty experts suss out the best wellness and beauty treatments for The Weekly’s annual Spa Awards

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?

THE FIRST SEASON OF THE NEW DECADE SAW A LEGION OF DESIGNERS ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF SUSTAINABILITY AND LONGEVITY—WHETHER BY RETHINKING METHODS AND MATERIALS, IMBUING PIECES WITH MEANING AND PRECIOUSNESS TO BE CHERISHED FOREVER, OR STRIPPING BACK THE SUPERFLUOUS TO CRAFT DESIGNS THAT WILL STAND THE TEST OF TIME.

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

Tempest Kirin.

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

Intel Core i9-9900KS Special Edition

Entrepreneurs in the business of creating happiness share how they, in turn, experience it.

SINGAPORE'S MOST NOTABLE INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMS OF 2019 AND THEIR OUTSTANDING PROJECTS.

Flagship smartphone makers have it tough.

The primordial stillness that reigns over New Zealand’s remote and pristine Dusky Sound makes an impression on seasoned traveller Victoria Burrows.

Get to know the top fi nalists of Shape Fit Girl 2019 through these fun facts.

Poland, known to be the shipyard to some of the world’s top yacht brands and commercial vessel builders, is strengthening global confidence in its domestic brands and expertise.

She went green before businesses embraced eco-consciousness, and grew a two-person start-up into Singapore’s leading sustainable-packaging firm. Susan Chong’s story is one of single-minded vision armed with an ironclad resilience.

We discuss the importance of battery maintenance, tell you why the cooling system needs coolant, and explain the possible causes of the dreaded “check engine” warning light.

A little-known rule change in 2017 allows all car owners to become rental entrepreneurs, possibly setting the stage for a truly shared economy.

AI whizz-kid Annabelle Kwok is a lethal combination of talent and youth. She’s intimidating on paper, but meet her in person and any apprehension dissipates – this year’s Her World Young Woman Achiever is an infectious ball of fun.

Days Gone

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1650 Gaming OC.

Blockchain is one of the biggest buzzwords in tech right now, except no one (meaning all of us) knows what it is.

Great service, thoughtful facilities and well-thought-out treatments make Hair Salon Tokyo Michaela more than just another Japanese hair salon.

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.

As popular as ride-hailing and food delivery apps are, they are also exerting a heavy burden on our roads in terms of safety and congestion.

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

Try saying that to yourself the first thing you wake up every morning.

With a blockbuster movie, a killer workout routine, and a mission to help those who need it most, Amber Heard is on a roll. And she’s just getting started.

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.

With condominium developments being launched all over the island, it seems to be an opportune time to consider purchasing one for investment or upgrading.

EVERYONE EXPECTED RICCARDO TISCI’S DEBUT FOR THE BRITISH HERITAGE LABEL TO BE A HYPED-OUT, CELEBRITY– CHARGED AFFAIR – AND THEN IT WAS ANYTHING BUT.

Need to make a presentation?

Cempedak Island may be less than three hours away from Singapore, but it’s everything a romantic seaside getaway should be and more. Here’s why this private island is perfect for when you want things to get a lil’ sexy.

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

Nissan’s second-generation electric hatch is decidedly sportier and more driveable.

It takes two to parent so why does mummy get all the flak when it comes to raising the children? We turn to Andie Chen, Jason Godfrey, Shane Mardjuki, Daniel Ong and Aun Koh to weigh in on fatherhood BY NATALYA MOLOK

Entertaining your little ones during the school holidays can burn a big hole in your pocket. JASSMIN PETER-BERNTZEN susses out great places to play that won’t cost you a cent.

The first proper driver’s Bentley Continental GT for which we have all been waiting generations.

In a Home & Decor exclusive with Michael Anastassiades, the London-based designer talks about his latest collaboration with Danish luxury audio-visual brand Bang & Olufsen, and the Beosound Edge.

Dr Kong thinks about battleships and talks about two fantastic electric cars which blew him away.

THE EVER STYLISH CHRIS CHONG TAKES US TO HIS GO-TO BOUTIQUES AND SHARES HIS IDEAS FOR NEW RETAIL. HERE, HEʼS PHOTOGRAPHED IN PIECES FROM HIS OWN WARDROBE.

Sony CyberShot RX100 VI By Marcus Wong

Because phone cameras and apps have improved so much now, Eleanor feels like it’s easier than ever to take good food photos and edit them. Here are her tips to get better food photos with just your phone.

The first high-performer to come out from Hyundai’s Namyang R&D centre is a Korean-German pocket rocket par excellence.

Even in the happiest of marriages, the “D” word can sometimes rear its ugly head. We ask the experts for secrets to lasting happiness BY SANDHYA MAHADEVAN

Dr Kong gets off his high horse and into a high car.

Having high standards can be a good thing. But sometimes the scales could tip too far and that high-achieving mindset awakens a harsh inner critic.

British and American “armoured units” face off against a German “panzer” and a Japanese “tank” in this heated battle for suburbanites’ hearts and minds.

If you live from pay cheque to pay cheque – the way Clara How does – but your friends are buying homes, putting aside cash for retirement, and just generally adulting, read on. She’s on a mission to change her spending habits so she can put more pennies in her piggy bank.

On a journey to visit “The Shire” in New Zealand, this writer drove two BMWs and formed a fellowship with three journos, the shortest of whom turned out to be a Singaporean hobbit.

How do you strengthen the parent-child bond when you have more than one kid? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON offers 10 ways to do this.

Turning to other women for love advice is great, but to get a deeper understanding of what goes on in his head, we decided to go straight to the source. We grill Allan Wu, Glenn Ong, James Quan, Howard Lo and Paul Foster on love, sex, marriage and divorce.

Nothing melts away your daily stresses like a trip to the spa: Whether it’s a facial, massage, mani-pedi or wax, these award-winning beauty treatments will have you looking and feeling your best. A perfect spa pampering session is just an appointment away!

It was a journey of Discovery for this journalistic explorer who landed on what appeared to be Mars – somewhere in Utah, USA.

Think you’ve found your Mr Right? You may want to discuss these major issues before saying “I do”.

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?

Put your best foot forward in work and personal arenas.

Where peak performance is not peak efficiency.

Smaller, lighter, and more affordable while offering professional-level performance. Those are the hallmarks of prosumer cameras that appeal to both professionals and serious enthusiasts.

Run out of kid-friendly places to visit? Load your calendar with ideas from our guide to family fun – many for free!

What you should know and consider when buying a water heater for your home.

Leave Patong to the backpackers and head to the island’s scintillating six-star resorts for sun, sand and serenity. Writer Johannes Pong.

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ARE BOATER’S PARADISES THANKS TO MILD CLIMATES AND AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF MODERN MARINAS, PLUS SECURE AND STABLE ECONOMIES.

A messy divorce and series of lawsuits left entrepreneur Anthea Ong with a failed business and $16 in her bank account. She tells JEANNE TAI how she survived the worst year of her life – and why it set her on a permanent path of doing good.

One of the largest marinas in australia is making a name for itself as the benchmark port along the east coast in the whitsundays.

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.