Gothic fashion is originally a borrowed style from post-punk fashion. It began in England during the early 1980s and normally marked as mysterious and dark look with a pale complexion and abnormal style of fashion. This fashion trend is back now as more celebrities and fashion people on the red carpet indulge themselves into their darker side with Gothic look everywhere. If you want to be a Gothic, do a bit of research on the style so you will know how to use the goth art to express yourself in fashion. For some Gothic fashion tips,…

You ever looked at a male celebrity and wonder how did they get a face so flawless? Number one, they are rich enough to have all kinds of treatment applied to their face and two, they know how to groom themselves properly. While the former is a bit of a stretch for us commoners, the second point is pretty doable. Grooming is an important men’s chore that can make or break a person. Even if God have granted you looks, if you do not groom yourself neatly, you are still going to look like a slob. That is why it is crucial to do this routine…

The thought of living alone may be terrifying to some. But for many people who have actually done it, the experience turns out to be not only enjoyable but enriching too. Living with friends, family, or even a really awesome roommate is great and all, but nothing beats living alone. You learn more about yourself and what you are capable of doing on your own. Here are the things living alone will teach you. 1. Learn how much you hate sharing Until you live alone, you will know there’s nothing like coming home after a long…

It’s easy to overlook the care of your hair when wearing a hijab. But taking care of your hair is a must especially if you wear a hijab for longer periods of time. After all, a healthy set of hair can give confidence to a woman and boost her self-esteem even if she’s covered up. If you’re one of these ladies, check out these tips we have for you on how you can achieve that.1. Not Too Tight The most common thing that a hijabista does is putting her hair up in a tight bun before donning the hijab. But know that this practice only weakens the strands of…

Fashion is universal. It can happen at the weirdest places and during the most unexpected of times. As an example, you would not think that an international sports tournament would have so much style and swagger but not at the Wimbledon. The attendees there are probably the most stylish people to ever attend a sports event compared to, say, a volleyball tournament or the FIFA World Cup. Hollywood celebrities fill most of the stands circulating the tennis court in clothes that are fashionable (almost too fashionable) enough…

Wondering who our July man crush is? Well, wait no more as we bring you another hottie for your visual pleasure. Say hello to Meharaj Paramasiwam, or you can call him Raj for short if you ever think of sliding to his DMs. Raj is a newly established model who is making waves in the fashion industry by walking prestigious runways such as the annual Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week and Penang Fashion Week at a very short period of his career. If he is already walking big stages like those, you know something bigger is coming his way in the near…

When you are in a long distance relationship, a variety of emotions and feelings will happen every time you meet, or sometimes not. Feeling shy, awkward, speechless, jealous will surely happen and therefore there may be some quarrels between each other. However, being away can also make us feel excited to meet with our partner. This situation is different from the normal couple who meets daily and there are plenty of ways to heat up your LDR until you finally get to meet again. 1. Special delivery “what should I get for her birthday?”, “he got…

Who doesn’t love the classics? It brings us back to a time when we were young, innocent and certainly impressionable. But we grew up and so did the movie industry. So when new movies come out sometimes we can’t help but compare them to the classics and painfully realize how the movies we used to love just don’t hold up to today’s time. We’ve got a few listed down here so come and check them out. Space Jam (1996) When this movie came out Michael Jordan was famous and so were the Loony Tunes, hence their…

The summer is here and we bet some of you are already enjoying a nice relaxing time on your summer vacation at the beach enjoying the ocean breeze. Whether you are on vacation or not this year’s summer, there are five summer wardrobe essentials that you should definitely own to pull off an effortless stylish look during the season. Read down below. 1.    Denim Jacket Although you might not need another extra layer on for the summer but denim jacket is essential to have along with you during the mornings and evenings when…

They say age is just a number but it is always nice that people assume you are way younger than your real age is or even if we age, we age like a fine wine. The question is, what can we do to actually look and feel younger? 1.  USE VITAMIN A ON YOUR SKIN Strong skincare routine is very important for your skin, but now you need to step up your routine by adding vitamin A in it. Vitamin A derivatives such as retinoids and retinols, are proven to be the most anti-aging ingredients. Using Vitamin A derivative in your PM skincare routine will…

Don’t you just hate it when you have a sudden episode of the worst breakout at an inconvenient time? Like before a dinner date, your graduation day, or on Raya week when it is crucial to look your very best during those times. There is one cause to that problem and that is clogged pores. Clogged pores are the main culprit of your beauty issue and must be taken care of as soon as possible since it leads to a lot of negative skin conditions. Do not worry though, we have some ways to get rid of that but first, in order to do that, we need to point…

If you have brothers, they probably annoyed you a bit when you were kids. You cannot live with them, but, you cannot live without them. You still love them, so, coming up with the best gifts for them can be hard, whether your brother loves music, books, gadgets or even shirts, we have just got something that they will love. Be it their graduation day, birthday, Christmas, leave no stone unturned to make them smile through the day with your gifts. Check out the six gifts for brothers that go beyond cards and cakes. 1. WATCH It is crazy…

Is age really 'just a number' in relationships? When it comes to loves, “the heart wants what it wants or else it does not care”, quoted by Emily Dickinson. Hence, we cannot help with whom we fall in love whether younger or older than us. As long as we have that connection emotionally, age is just a number. Our society holds negative stigma regarding age difference. Often time, we think that our feeling is wrong when our significant other is much older than us. But, with relationship we must expect the unexpected. Don’t close ourselves off based…

Birthday parties are commonly celebrated for children whether it is at home, hotels, or their school. Parents will plan all the things for their children to have fun with their friends, whether doing it by themselves (DIY) or by calling people to set up all the things for their children’s birthday party. What about us? Even if we are getting older, we can also celebrate birthday parties with family and friends. This birthday party will make everybody have fun, otherwise it can help us maintain or strengthen our relationship. Below are ideas for…

Summer is ongoing and you know what that means, don’t you? It is time to hit the beach! We got lots of beautiful beaches here in Malaysia but none of that matters if you do not play your part there, and that is to be the visual treat for people around you. You do not have to wear clothes with lots of functions, honestly. You just need to sit there and look pretty. In order to do that though, you need fashionable clothing items to grab everyone’s attention at the beach. We have some ideas for you to try…

Nowadays there are a lot of makeup trends that look trendy. People are likely to try something trending nowadays, but classic makeup is still such a popular makeup since centuries ago. Talking about classic makeup looks, these looks are nods to classic Hollywood beauty but with an update for current application. Four focus areas that we need to be careful when wearing makeup are eyeliners, brows, lips, and lashes. Below are the four classic makeup mistakes that women make. 1. Brows When you are applying dark tones and highlight your…

As important as working out is, it can be quite boring after a while with the constant heavy regiment you do daily. Not only are the exercises repetitive, you probably are wearing a dull outfit which you dare call your workout gear. Well, now is the perfect time to get rid of that nonsense you call gym clothes and take a look at the new Nike Icon Clash Collection in stores now. One thing that is clearly obvious from the collection is how vibrant the colours of the clothes are. Neon is the chosen hue…

There is an advice warned by our estheticians, dermatologists, and also our mothers that nearly everyone hears during their youth ages — don't pop your pimples! But is popping a pimple really bad for the skin? The answer is a definite YES! Popping pimples is really bad for our skin as the experts say. Acne or pimples, according to the British Association of Dermatologists, commonly occur during puberty when the sebaceous glands activate, these causes the glands to produce an excess of…

Nowadays, prints are the hot new thing especially in streetwear right now. Everything from the lettering designs that OFF-WHITE is famous for to Moschino’s more cartoony graphics, crazy prints are the in thing among hypebeasts and hypbaes alike. As much as that trend is popular these days, sometimes, you just want to chill in clothes with minimal designs. Nothing too crazy or wacky; just something that is simple and soothing to the eyes without complicating our sight. But how do we maximise…

Going through a breakup is hard enough where you feel deeply hurt, wearing sweatpants, not wanting to get out of bed and feel like your life is hopeless. Most of us have gone through at least one breakup in our lifetime and each of us have different ways on how we handle heartbreaks. However, when do you actually know that you are officially over it for good? Here we list some of the signs that might help you realize that you have slowly moved on with your life.1.     You are not crying constantly When you go through a breakup, it cannot…

Sleeping is probably one of the most satisfying things to do especially after working our butts off for the day. The more we sleep, the better we feel as one might say after a long period of staying up on endless nights. But while getting a good night’s sleep is essential to one’s daily life, having too much of it is not ideal for your health either. Scientifically, a normal sleep ranges between 7 to 9 hours, but it depends on the individual factoring in age, activity level, health, and so on. Even so, oversleeping is still equally not as healthy as having less…

Talking about makeup order is a tricky topic to be talked about because everyone has different order of putting up makeup and different skin types have a different way of applying makeup. Not all types of makeup suit every skin. Whoever has an oily skin should use more powdery makeup base while the ones with dry skin should use liquid textured makeup. There is a saying, when it comes to layering your makeup, you need to consider the texture first. So. here are some tips in what order you should do your makeup. Skincare Whatever you do,…

These days, sportswear is often seen on people at places that do not necessarily require any kinds of sport activities. It is just the way fashion is today where we see more and more fashionistas getting into sportswear or athleisure as an everyday outfit. However, some pieces do not really translate well outside of the gym. And trust us, you do not want to be that person who looks all sweaty and disgusting at places where you are not allowed to look so. Good news for gym heads though, there is certain items that are quite suitable to be worn…

You need to lose weight pronto but you also want to do it in a healthy manner. You also do not have time to go to the gym or go for an afternoon jog. Here’s good news, you can lose weight without exercising! Here’s how you can achieve your goal. 1. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER Do you know sometimes that the feeling of the need to eat something is a sign from your body that it needs water? Before you decide to do any unnecessary snacking, try drinking a glass of water first because water is a natural appetite suppressant. When the stomach…

If you’ve ever gone through a break-up you must have tried everything to get over him or her. If you still hold strong feelings for your ex it will be even more difficult or near impossible to handle. But nothing is impossible and with a little effort and self-belief you can overcome this battle and be rid of your ex forever. After all, what is out of sight will eventually be out of your mind. So check out these tips we have on how you can do that. 1.  Surround Yourself With Love This includes people who love you like family and friends. Where else will…

Here at THREAD for ZALORA, we encourage our readers to hit the gym and work on that summer bod even if Malaysia does not have the four seasons. While working out is a great stimulant both mentally and physically, the same cannot be said for your skin. That is if you do not take care of it properly though. At the gym, you are going to sweat a lot and also be exposed to other people sweating a lot. It is gross, damp, and unsanitary, and all of that do not help with your skin condition. Do not worry though, we got some tips on how to maintain…

Consider this situation: It’s your best friend from college wedding, and you have received the invitation which indicates “suits only” or something similar. And then you found yourself thinking about that dark suit in your closet that just feels too…dull. You will never wear that suit again, you remembered pledging from the last 3 years when it was your graduation. So what do you do? If the situation calls for a suit but you want to be more playful and fun, ditch that white shirt idea underneath. Start your Pinterest (which is common to us girls, but…

Born and raised in a small city in Indonesia, called Pasuruan, Yunike being mixed-race felt she had to work a little bit harder to blend with society. We asked her how her interest in modelling started and it was all thanks to her parents, especially her mom who wanted to see her grow her wings not just in academics but also in the non-academic field. Yunike’s dad introduced her to sports while her mom introduced her to art world such as singing, dancing, drawing, including modelling. Yunike’s mom introduced Yunike to one of her mom’s…

Movies are created by imaginative director and hardworking producers who genuinely publish the masterpiece of the talented actor and actress as an entertainment for us at the end of hectic days. We need a laugh to make our day more delightful. Slowly, movies become an escapism to our life. Who doesn’t love watching movies? But most of the movies, when it is literally interpreted into reality, it doesn’t happen. At all. We might get frustrated if we dream that all the things that happen in movies are truthfully happening in real life. Below…

When it comes to fashion, summer is the perfect season to go all out with your look. That is why the best looks you see on runways and in the streets always happen during the summer where these models, Instagram influencers, hypebeasts and hypebaes alike wear clothes that are exceptionally stylish. For women, however, another aspect that contributes to the ideal summer look is the makeup. Your beauty look is equally important to your outfit as it helps elevate your presence in this hot summer weather. And since Malaysia is constantly…