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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 14:43:00
The Malaysian fashion industry's biggest extravaganza, STYLO, held its signing of the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) last week under the watch­ful eyes of industry associates and many local fashionistas.

Carrying the message "Recycling Is The New Black", and currently running for eight days starting from March 15, STYLO will also feature in the upc

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 12:04:00

 

"If the shoe fits, buy it!". That should be the magic saying that all women live by and really, most do.

This spring/summer shoe collections are sure to put a smile on many a woman's face and of course a spring to many a wom­an's step.

The Malay Mail takes a look at what some brands have to offer, from heels to flats to sandals.

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 14:31:00

 

When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade." That line is now quite passe, in this day and age. Nowadays, if life throws you lemons, the logical thing to do, it seems, would be to make a beauty remedy!

Both Body Shop and Crabtree and Evelyn have launched a citrus range that promises zesty results and - you guessed it - their secret ingredient is lemons!

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 14:25:00

 

Who doesn't want a nice leather handbag or briefcase?

Other than cows, we can safely say that almost everyone loves leather. Aigner's Spring/Summer Collection is just drool-worthy, especially for the leather lover.

Luxurious, sensual and exotic, prepare to let the Aigner Heritage collections tantalise your senses.

 

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 14:22:00

 

Lush, plump lips are sexy, but if you look more like Donatella and less like Angelina, you would be the epitome of this saying - 'too much of a good thing'.

 

Maybe you were born with lips that take up half your face. Maybe it was a cosmetic procedure gone wrong.

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 13:09:00

 

Dayang Nurfaizah (right) has once again stepped up for charity. This time, it's for the Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF). Ared rib­bon celebrity supporter, she will be perform­ing for the 'Dayang Nurfaizah Celebrates Women Charity Dinner' this month.

 

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 13:05:00

 

So you have slitty eyes with no double eyelids. Don't sweat, you are not alone! Welcome to a world that belongs to many Asian women - the world of single eyelids.

This doesn't mean that your eye make up has to be boring and bland. Follow these tips to make your single eyelids work for you and look like an exotic goddess!

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 12:54:00

Although  we celebrate tropical weather all year round in Malaysia, it doesn't mean that we can't take part in seasonal trends.

While winter jackets, gloves and others might not be practi­cal trends to follow due to culture and weather, there is one trend that would definitely be acceptable - make up!

Friday, February 26th, 2010 17:11:00
Her World magazine has been the choice of many women who need inspiration or advice. Five decades later, women are still buying the magazine.

And this year, Her World celebrates its 50th anniversary as the 'grand dame of Malaysian women's magazines.

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 13:32:00

Nowadays , we look towards all things natural. From food to skincare, we favour things that are deemed or branded 'natural' for various reasons. Aside from 'green technology' and 'organic', 'natural' is both a marketing buzz word and a lifestyle philosophy.

Ranging from 96 per cent to 100 per cent natural ingredients, H2O plus introduces their new Sea Pure collection.

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 13:26:00

The secret to femininity is actually all in the eyes. While we all want to be the equal sex nowadays, it is really only when it suits us. What cannot be settled by a flutter of the eyelashes or those puppy dog eyes?

Face it, when it involves heavy lifting, paying and basically things that we don't want to do, we turn on the

damsel in distress act. Works best if you have large eyes though, that can be quickly filled with a look of

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 12:52:00

Spring/SUMMER rovides endless possibilities, excitement and anticipa­tion as we, the fashion worshippers, eagerly await the trends for the season. Anything could happen, anything could change. Trends are eliminated and brought back. As Heidi Klum would say, "one day you're in, the next day you're out."

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 14:13:00

We love blush. It makes us look radiant and rosy, and gives us that healthy glow.

That's for those of us who know how to put it on properly of course. Sometimes we walk along the streets and we see those who try to fake the healthy glow but end up looking like a clown instead.

Girls, there IS such thing as too much of a good thing!

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 13:40:00

“Mirror , mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?”

It's a famous line that many Asian women hold true to their hearts.

No matter what critics say, the truth is, whitening products remain a big hit amongst many Malaysian women.

Whenever there is a mention of a new whitening product out in the market promising to eradicate freckles, pigmentation and whatever other spots which mar the face, it is almost a guarantee that it would fly off the shelves as many Snow White wannabes flock the cosmetic counters clamouring to get a piece of the whitening pie.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 14:22:00

Dressing up for Chinese New Year is something that is expected for those who celebrate it.

With bright colours and splashes of red, gold and who knows what else, it is only common sense that dictates us to keep our make up simple and sweet for the season.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 12:52:00

Hideaki Lim has been in the fashion industry for as long as anyone can remember.

One might have chanced upon his shop which used to be housed in Park Royal KL, or you might have heard his name mentioned at many fashion events.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 12:36:00

Chinese New Year is a time for family, celebrations and good food. For many of us nowadays, Chinese New Year is an excuse to dress to the nines and beyond — and that includes shopping of course!

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 14:13:00

 

Fancy a Hollywood, playboy, L'amour or butterfly?

If you have no idea what we are talking about or think that it’s a girly cocktail of sorts, perhaps it is time to educate yourself.

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 13:53:00

A new scent is always exciting, especially a good one. A scent to look out for this season would be the new Burberry Sport fragrance for men and women.

It encapsulates the vibes of energy and freshness perfectly with a dash of attitude thrown in.

The scent for women comprises of a mandarin and sea salt top note with a crisp floral outdoor heart note combination of fresh magnolia, honey suckle and petit grain.

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 13:47:00

Red has always been the colour of love, and with Valentine's Day coming up, we touch on your most kissable feature — your lips.

Every girl's potent weapon in terms of make up would be a good red lipstick. Besides being highly sensual, it is a quick way to brighten up your face.

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 13:07:00

Shopping For Her

When in doubt, one rule of thumb is that anything from Cartier or Chanel almost always works.

For a more dramatic reaction, try something which comes in a little blue box. If all else fails, anything that can be measured in carats (not the 2010orange Bugs Bunny variety mind you) will definitely be a hit.

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 13:58:00

Chanel body art?

Now we’ve seen it all. The spring/summer 2010 collection focuses on nature and the freshness of it with a slight twist — tattoos!

Mind you, the tattoos are of course not permanently inked but removable stick-ons and they are obviously not of the aggressive skull and cross bones variety but of sweet swallows and blossoms as well as pearls and chains!

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 13:52:00

Since Angelina Jolie broke into the scene, big lips have never been bigger.

Save injecting lip plumpers for that seductive pout; instead use make up which works wonders for those who want to have bee stung lips without the pain factor.

Just follow these 7 simple steps to get sexy kissable lips!

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 14:19:00

When Datuk Borhanuddin Osman, the president of Commercial Radio Malaysia (CRM) was mentioned during the recent Planet Radio event, a quick scan around the room brought to the conclusion that he must be one of the very few stiff suits that was present.

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 14:09:00

 

We should celebrate love all year round, no doubt. For a woman, though, there should be one day a year when she gets treated like a queen — and that's during Valentine's Day.

 

If you are a man who is, let's just say not quite romantically inclined, we present some celebratory ideas that will definitely be well-accepted and save you from having to scratch your head.

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 14:04:00
Are you tanned, fair or simply confused? A complaint that many women have with regards to their skin would be uneven skin tone.

If you are one of those who have no idea whether to use sunblock on your whole face or just the darker patches, Fractional Laser Photothermolysis (FLP) would be an option to look into.

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 13:37:00

More often than not we stick to nude or smouldering smokey eyes and choose basic colours for our eyelids to make sure our look turns out safe but at the same time it screams 'boring'.

Follow these 6 steps to funk up your eyelids with a shade of colour so bright that it is sure to grab attention.

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 13:07:00

 

Bespectacled, extremely pleasant looking and likeable, he looked like the kind of guy you would bring home to meet your parents and they would love him.

 

Few would have guessed that he is actually a tattoo artist! For 23-year-old Yang Lee, tattoos are not only an art form, it has become a way of life. Yang Lee got his first tattoo at the age of 19 and from then started learning the basics from a friend.

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 13:49:00

Transcending decades and still firmly stamped in the eye make-up hall of fame is the glossy-eyed effect. It is sultry without being overtly "in your face".

The one major problem surrounding this type of eye makeup is its super high maintenance and while it does look great, it is not quite suited for everyday usage.

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 13:37:00
Cellulite is probably the only thing that Naomi Campbell and Mother Teresa (God bless her soul) had in common — besides their sex, and by that, we mean gender.

The first sign and sight of cellulite ridden skin is obviously no joking matter to many of us. It is one of the things that keeps us from having a perfect life or meal ever again.

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 13:29:00

There are definitely more beauty products in the market than any one person could ever know about. From the dirt cheap to the exorbitantly priced, the number of choices really does make many female (and many male) heads spin.

A trusted brand that has been around for decades and is set to see the light would be Clinique, a dermatological skincare brand.

Friday, January 8th, 2010 14:20:00

Everyone has heard of 'conveyer belt sushi' and really, it is hard not to when the concept has been pretty much done to death. Tucked away in a cozy corner of Taipan USJ is yet another conveyer belt restaurant.

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 14:19:00
Honestly, we know that most things Chanel, like their handbag, is something that most of us can only fantasise about.

Being female or 'similar', we all just need a little something Chanel.

Fortunately, something that we don't have to starve for is their make-up range!

Start off the new year with a little bit of luxury by indulging in Chanel's Spring Make-Up 2010 range — Les
Impressions de Chanel.

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 13:35:00

 

As a bevy of beauties graced the stage in the opening dance gambit, two things were obvious. One, they were undoubtedly very beautiful women, and two, they probably did not manage to squeeze in much practice time for the dance.

 

Monday, December 28th, 2009 08:53:00
THE inaugural MSC Malaysia Krea8tif! Digital Content Conference (Kre8tif! Conference), held recently, was really a convergence of creative minds, if we didn't already get that from the name itself. The speakers who showed up were really a reiteration of the point, comprising some of the prime movers in the creative digital
industry.

There were Malaysian experts such as Buharnuddin Md Radzi, the managing director of Les' Copaque  Productions Sdn Bhd. Les Copaque was behind Geng: Pengembaraan Bermula, which grossed RM6.31 million

Thursday, December 24th, 2009 08:00:00

NEYO fans have a reason to be jolly this holiday season as he will be coming to Malaysia in January, as part of his "Year of the Gentleman Tour".

If you are not a fan yet, may we implore why? After all, it is not often in this day and age that one finds a singer-songwriter as talented as this 30-year-old who hails from Camden, Arkansas.

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 10:09:00
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 09:46:00

CHRISTMAS is a time of face-stuffing and partying — so why not you be decked in your best outfit and paint the town red (and green)?

The halls are decorated with boughs of holly, but wait, before you go 'tra-la-la-lala-ing' out your door, have you fixed your make-up?

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 10:06:00
A GIRL'S best friend may be diamonds but more often than not, a soul mate is a perfect pair of jeans. This applies to both men and women and while the perfect spouse may come by, a perfect fit is hard to  find.

Synonymous with jeans and all sorts of denim wear, is age-old brand Levi's, which recently launched the 'Modern Vintage' campaign.

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 09:56:00
WHO wants to kiss cracked, dry, flaky lips — hands up please. Or whoever thinks that cracked, dry and flaky  lips are sexy please raise your hands as well. If your hands are up there, then something is horrendously wrong with you.

Our lips can be the most sensuous part of our face, ala Angelina Jolie or just something that takes up space.

Lip care is very often neglected in the swing of things, but it doesn't always have to be that way.

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