Where did the time go? It felt like just yesterday that we were celebrating Eidul Fitri and it’s already time to embrace Eidul Adha. While the latter is mostly celebrated with lemang and rendang with your loved ones, mothers may a have a distinctive definition of it. To be taken light-heartedly, here are possible four descriptions of Eidul Adha by mothers.   1. A day for meaningful conversations with other…

Let’s be clear: jumpsuits and rompers are two different things. Jumpsuits are pant-length, while rompers are short-length. Jumpsuits are a fail-safe option — chic, figure-flattering and sophisticated. Rompers, on the other hand, can be trickier to wear. So if you have no clue whatsoever how to take on a romper, here is one tip to always bear in mind: in order to look polished and elevated, rompers for…

Imagine living in a world with zero violence, theft, and crime; just peaceful sounds and friendly smiles wherever you go. Wouldn’t that be perfect? Unfortunately, there are still some places that suffer from violent unresolved conflicts especially in the Middle Eastern side of the hemisphere. However, researchers at the Institute of Economics & Peace say that there is still some form of peace on planet Earth…

Known as the City of Love, Paris is surely one of the top places in everybody’s travel bucket list to visit. The beautiful monuments, lavish streets to a wide range of restaurants, you will definitely have a fun time. If you are wondering what are the amazing things you can do while you are there, pack your bags and take a look down below so you would not miss it in your travel plan itinerary. 1.     Eiffel…

ZALORA’s regional model-scouting competition MMAZM returns this year for its third iteration! Open to aspiring models from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia and Philippines, the month-long social media contest in search of the next two fresh faces from the region will unfold on Instagram from Friday, 3rd August 2018. More information and T&Cs at https://www.zalora.com.my/make-me-a-zalora-model/ We managed…

Routine is the enemy of progress was the mantra that encapsulated one young German couple’s year-long pursuit of happiness. After living together for three years in Berlin, filmmaker Felix, and his musician girlfriend Mogli, packed up their lives and their Bernese Mountain dog Rudi, and drove across North America from Alaska to Argentina. The entire journey, documented in a film on Netflix, aptly titled…

As weddings usually go, people tend to spend thousands of cash for their special ceremony. Granted, it probably is the best day of their life but always forgotten is what comes after – the honeymoon. By the time they are ready to plan their vacation to extravagant cities such as Paris or Rome, they’re stuck with a budget that stops them from visiting their dream location. However, there are tons of countries…

What was strictly meant to be worn out on a field or a court has now been an ongoing trend among youngsters and is often seen in more public places. We are of course talking about sportswear as normcore, or in a hipper term, athleisure. The fashion trend is originally gym clothes designed for athletic activities which can also be worn in other settings including casual Fridays at the workplace….

Cover versions of popular songs are done either because people want to revive its popularity or simply out of pure love for the song or artist. You can find numerous videos of these on YouTube done by artists themselves or wannabes with awesome voices and you'll be spoilt with choices. For some people it's like listening to the song for the first time. That's how good they are. We've shortlisted 10 cover…

Running a marathon isn’t a simple task to do. You must be prepared mentally, physically, and even emotionally to brave through the average 40+ kilometres on foot. While those preparations are more personal, one thing that we can help you with is your marathon style. You already know the basic sportswear – the usual polyester shirt, breathable shorts, and comfortable running shoes – but those…

We all know the power of a great pair of jeans. It can instantly transform our outfit and our mood, making us look more polished and feel more confident. However, finding that special pair of jeans can be tough for those of us not built like a supermodel. There’s no magical pair that works for all of us like in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. So we set out to investigate just what the “perfect pair of jeans” means…

While the term “healthy living” may typically bring to mind dieting and working out every day, all it really means is to find a balance. We can go on intense fad diets and do HIITs every day (good luck to your joints), but we’re just going to end up crashing in less than a month. The human body just isn’t made to sustain extreme dieting and strenuous physical activity. Yes, less is more even when it comes…

Getting enough hours of sleep is not only good for you to start a new day (as you will be well rested), but it will do wonders for your skin and hair. It is important to adopt some good habits before going to bed each night to achieve good quality of beauty sleep. So, let's try some of the tips below. The 'before sleep' routines Wash your face. Make sure you go to bed with a clean face. You don't want any make up…

"Wait, so I’m going to be on your cover?" Tomas Maier asks. "You sure you want to do that? Your sales might go down," he laughs. His seemingly uninterested attitude toward being put in the spotlight, or garnering any kind of attention at all is something that has, in many ways, found its way into his work at Bottega Veneta, where he has been creative director since 2001. That was the year Tom Ford phoned Maier…

Truth be told, as many experienced couples would vouch for, dating is expensive. It requires money since you’ll be spending a huge sum of it on lunch and dinner dates at places that you nor your partner normally go, leaving your wallet to cough out air when you receive the receipt. As lavish as a 5-star hotel dinner sounds, let’s be honest, you not exactly Jeff Bezos. Whether you’re on a budget or just…

While motherhood can be quite off-putting to many of us due to the mountains of commitments that you bear, it justifies the importance of controlling your thoughts and physique so that you don’t get carried away with it. Doing this ‘mother’ thing shouldn’t set you far from living a healthy life. It also ceases to matter if you are a mother with small kids, or that you children are all grownups. Because it is…

If you haven’t realized, a new streetwear trend is emerging in the fashion industry where women are rocking that hot racer babe look everywhere they go. Nope, we are not talking about the usual biker chic look but more towards the race car driver vibe. The swag of racer babe look will definitely make everyone turn heads toward your direction. For the ladies who are looking into pulling off that sexy…

You've graduated from high school, college or university so what's next? Some people have their lives all figured out and know the next step they should take. A handful are just taking things as it comes. No matter what direction you are heading towards, most people have a pretty rough idea of how they see the near future playing out. But it won’t be easy as you go through major changes in your life. So before…

Dating can be a difficult thing for some. Now with various dating apps available in the Internet, the pressure of dating has increased resulting in failed attempts to woo that person you matched with. With only a few pictures to choose from your thousand plus selfies and a limited word count to introduce yourself, the dating world through the Internet can be a challenge especially for someone who hasn’t…

ZALORA’s regional model-scouting competition MMAZM returns this year for its third iteration! Open to aspiring models from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia and Philippines, the month-long social media contest in search of the next two fresh faces from the region will unfold on Instagram from Friday, 3rd August 2018.More information and T&Cs at https://www.zalora.com.my/make-me-a-zalora-model/

Oily skin is a fairly common skincare problem many people face well past puberty. It’s often caused by several factors, including diet, stress, climate, and genetics. Oily skin is essentially what happens when sebum production increased, resulting in clogged and enlarged pores. If you’re contending with oily skin, good news: with the right products (and avoiding the wrong ones), you can make your…

Crop tops, though a trending summer wardrobe staple, are probably one of the most anxiety-inducing things to wear. Many women worry that their body type are not suitable for crop tops and thus shy away from them. We say, the clothes are meant to suit us, not us to it. And so we have devised ways for any body shape to pull off the capricious crop top.Contrary to popular belief, crop tops are in fact one of…

When it comes to unconventional roles, Doona Bae has played a baker’s dozen, whether it’s her debut role as the South Korean version of the infamous killer ghost Sadako in “The Ring Virus”, or a vengeful archer in Bong Joon-ho’s “The Host”, or a lesbian policewoman in the critically acclaimed Cannes favourite “A Girl at My Door”. The 38-year-old South Korean actress is also a Wachowski favourite, having…

It’s out with the plain and in with the prints in the world of men’s fashion trends. From tropical to floral and even abstract designs, the dudes are killing it in hits of colour right now. Whether it’s next to lush greenery or the blue waters by the riviera, prints are perfect for summer and add a dose of fun to any festival-inspired outfit. They aren’t difficult to put together either — just keep the prints bold…

Every woman needs to know some of the tips and tricks on how to make your lip colour last longer. It cannot be denied that one of the biggest challenge women faces is making sure that our lipstick shade is looking on point and fixed no matter where we are. However, the lipstick shade tends to smudge away and lose its fresh touch as we go throughout the day so if you want to know some ways on…

It’s that time of month again where we showcase our man crush we discovered through the powers of social media. This month, we would like to introduce you to Syahir Shafein, an up-and-coming model who is making a name for himself having recently walking various fashion runways for top local brands. . This fine young man is aiming for the stars when it comes to his modelling career as he will walk…

Half of 2018 has gone by and we have seen a lot of interesting styles in the men’s side of fashion. This quarter, however, sees a surge in denim among men who have their own specific style. Be it skinny, slim, or regular fit, jeans have been dominating the fashion scene and it looks like the trend isn’t going to die down anytime soon….

Venice, the charming capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, was built on over 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. The ancient city has no roads, only canals — including the famous Grand Canal — that are lined with awe-inspiring Gothic and Renaissance architecture. A vacation in Venice will undoubtedly give any culture and history buff her fix. The Floating City is packed with museums…