Forget the walk-in closet or marble kitchen island.

From innovative materials to interesting collaborations, these five trends have been showing up in this year’s novelties.

FROM GLOSSY COMBAT-STYLE KICKS TO CHELSEA/GO-GO HYBRIDS THAT COMPLETE ANY NEW YORK DOLL, F/W ’19 OFFERS UP AN ARRAY OF TOUGH GIRL BOOTS THAT WERE MADE FOR GLAM-ROCKING.

With the multitude of proven physical, mental and emotional health benefits plants provide, it’s almost a no-brainer to bring some of them into your home. It’s key, however, to pick the right ones for your lifestyle.

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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.

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.

Because hitting the great outdoors has become fashionable as a lifestyle, fitness and travel trend. And because more luxury labels are doing their own fun spin on adventure gear – from nylon waist pouches and utilitarian rubber sandals to sun caps.

Because hitting the great outdoors has become fashionable as a lifestyle, fitness and travel trend. And because more luxury labels are doing their own fun spin on adventure gear – from nylon waist pouches and utilitarian rubber sandals to sun caps.

Coming out from under the offi ce desk like mandals and pool slides years ago, the humble fl ip-fl op is going through a style renaissance for Resort with luxurious – and sometimes over-the-top – updates. Take Dior’s, which are made of leather and adorned with plumage, or Valentino’s in rubber with mink fur straps, and even high street renditions that come swathed in statement crystals – all dressy enough to pair with ballgowns and pretty frocks. To mangle a famous lyric, it’s about time you let them see that thong. (Clockwise from top left) Leather slippers with feathers, and cotton midi skirt, Dior. Rubber slippers with crystals, $39, Guess. Velvet midi skirt, $395, Sandro. Uzurii rubber slippers with crystals, $189, Pedder On Scotts. Embroidered tulle midi dress, $109, H&M. Plastic slippers, $95, Melissa. Erdem x H&M jacquard gown, $349, H&M. – IJ

80 Bags & shoes handpicked by bagaholicboy. 13 locations, all within his hood of old airport road. A few cameos (spot him if you can). 1 model. 15 hours. 2 umbrellas broken in the process. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when our guest creative director is tasked to create a visual feast that goes beyond instagram-perfect squares, this. Is. It.

The modern satellite town of Ang Mo Kio is coveted for its convenient location and amenities. We check out the attractions at this popular mature town.

LED lighting and gaming keyboards go together like noobs and tears. In the past, LED lighting was mostly for show. Today's gaming keyboards can be programmed to light up individual keys or only keys when certain conditions are met.

Without protection, you’d be having a lot less sex. With them, sex is a lot less enjoyable. It looks like a stalemate in the sack… unless, that is, someone can reinvent the rubber.