Fashion tips for women: 5 wardrobe essentials Zalora’s Head of Social swears by

Fashion tips for women

When was the last time you dressed up and felt good about it? With the ongoing pandemic, it seems like more of us are dressed in loungewear these days. It also made us rethink fashion essentials that we could put on without the fear of going out of style.

If that is you, look out for these wardrobe essentials that Illya Nadira, Zalora’s Head of Social, swears by.

#1: Jeans

“Every woman needs a pair of jeans, be it skinnies, flare or even straight-cut because they don’t go out of style, ever! I’m currently obsessed with these baggy oversized jeans with torn hems from Zara – they’re super comfortable while giving off a cool vibe.”

Consider getting: Dorothy Perkins Regular Midwash Eden Jeans

Sale Price: S$29.90

Dorothy Perkins Regular Midwash Eden Jeans

#2: White vest/tank top

“This is everything to me! I must have a white vest/tank with me, even when I travel. It’s the easiest, most versatile piece to pair with everything else. I usually head to Uniqlo to get mine.”

Consider getting: Mango Embroidered Cotton Top

Sale Price: S$29.90

Mango Embroidered Cotton Top

#3: Earrings

“You will never catch me out of the house without earrings or studs. I feel naked when I miss out that important step of accessorising because it really completes the whole look.”

Consider getting: ALDO Jerilinna Pierced Earring

Sale Price: S$22.90

ALDO Jerilinna Pierced Earring

#4: Oversized white shirt

“You can wear a white shirt anywhere and everywhere – to the office, lunch dates with your girlfriends, as outerwear at the beach, and even to bed! Though I’ve never bought one before because I can find tons in my late dad’s wardrobe.”

Consider getting: French Connection Aoko Rhodes Popover Shirt

Sale Price: S$53.90

French Connection Aoko Rhodes Popover Shirt

#5: A set of co-ords

“I love a good set of co-ords. My friend Cheryl Teo designed (a) geometric-print set for her final-year project at Lasalle College of the Arts and she sewed one for me as I couldn’t stop raving about it. She eventually started her own line called Aryl Ctto for a while. The best part is I can wear either the top or the pants on separate occasions.”

Consider getting: TOPSHOP Dogstooth Jumpsuit

Sale Price: S$66.90

TOPSHOP Dogstooth Jumpsuit

Fashion inspiration

If you’re looking for fashion inspiration, take it from the 30-year-old: “I usually go on Instagram and Pinterest, but I get inspired by everyday people too. When I see someone on the train wearing something super cool and chic, I’ll try to recreate it in my own way.”

Also, here’s a bonus fashion tip before you go: blazers.

“You can easily look professional with a blazer on, regardless of what you’re wearing underneath,” says Nadira.

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M.A.C X Kakao Friends Love Lips Collection has launched at a discounted price on Lazada

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We’re dreaming of a day where mask-wearing is no longer needed. When that comes, we can don our favourite lipsticks without worries of smudging.

As we await that day to arrive, let’s turn our eyes to the new product in town. M.A.C has collaborated with Kakao Friends to launch a Love Lips Collection, which is available in five colours. If you’re familiar with the brand, you will be glad to know that Lucky in Love and To Luck shades have also been relaunched in this lipstick collection. The other three shades are Ruby Woo, Lady Danger, and See Sheer.

Let’s take a closer look.

#1: Lucky in Love X Frodo

Lucky in Love X Frodo

First up on the list we have Lucky in Love X Frodo. It’s a mauve-toned pink shade with a matte finishing. You will be accompanied by Frodo, a rich-born dog from the city who is also Neo’s partner in Kakao Friends.

#2: To Luck! X Muzi

To Luck! X Muzi

Joining Lucky in Love X Frodo as a relaunched product is To Luck! X Muzi. The lipstick comes in a soft dusky rose colour that also has a matte finishing. The featured character is Muzi, a piece of danmuji (단무지) (pickled radish) in a rabbit costume.

#3: Ruby Woo X Ryan

Ruby Woo X Ryan

Now, onto M.A.C’s best-selling shades. We have Ruby Woo X Ryan to start us off. Rock this shade of intense blue-red with a retro matte finishing. You will be escorted by Ryan, a bear-looking strong and independent lion from Kakao Friends.

#4: Lady Danger X Neo

Lady Danger X Neo

As you walk down the streets of Seoul, you’ve probably noticed many ladies with bright orange-red lips. M.A.C X Kakao Friends’ Lady Danger X Neo is actually a close representation of that shade – a vivid bright coral-red undertone. Neo, the representative fashionista of the Kakao Friends characters who love shopping, will show you how to get it done.

#5: See Sheer X Apeach

See Sheer X Apeach

I’m saving the best for the last! Just kidding. I’m a huge fan of Apeach, that’s why. Alongside Apeach is See Sheer X Apeach in pale deep red. It is the only lippie in the collection with a lustre finish.

Where to buy?

From now till 9 September, the limited edition M.A.C X Kakao Friends Love Lips Collection is retailing at a discounted price of S$33 (usual price: S$36) on Lazada.

If you prefer to shop in stores, you can head to the M.A.C Flagship Store at ION Orchard or TANGS on 1 September. It will be available on Sephora Online on 22 September.

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Make a Chocolate Lava French Toast with this recipe by FairPrice

Make your fave dessert into French Toasts

Treat yourself to a french toast filled with molten chocolate lava. FairPrice has shared a video tutorial on how to make a Chocolate Lava French Toast with 6 simple ingredients.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Bread Slices
  • 40g Chocolate
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 20ml Milk
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tsp Sugar

Share this recipe with your friends and loved ones!


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Want to win S$10,000 cash? MasterChef Singapore is back with season 2 and looking for contestants

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MasterChef Singapore is back with season two and auditions are now on. If you’ve been spending more time in the kitchen recently and realized a new found love for cooking, you might want to be part of the world’s most popular cooking show.

Here’s what to expect.

#1: Requirements

Before you send in your application, make sure you meet the following requirements:

  • Must be 18 years or older on 17 August 2020.
  • Must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of Singapore.
  • You have never worked as a professional chef.
  • Your current main source of income cannot come from preparing and/or cooking fresh food in a professional environment (restaurants, hotels, canteens, catering etc.).
#2: How to apply?

If you meet the requirements, start cooking and take the best snapshots of your dish. Also, to prepare for the online application, make sure you have a recent photograph of yourself that was taken within the last 12 months. Lastly, record a 30-second introductory video of yourself.

Got all the documents in place? Go ahead and submit your application here.

#3: Audition deadline

Registration for auditions will close at 11:59pm SGT on 4 October 2020. Any entries received after the deadline will not be considered. Don’t wait until the last minute!

#4: Audition results

The casting crew will inform you via phone or email if you are selected to progress to the next stage. Only shortlisted cooks will be notified.

#5: Competition & filming period
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Not sure if you’re available to commit for the competition and filming period? Check if you’re available during these periods:

  • Week of 26 October
  • Week of 2 November to week of 7 December

If yes, you should be good to go! Filming will place only on selected days during the above-mentioned periods.

#6: Prepping yourself for the competition

Cook as often as you can and extend your repertoire by using unfamiliar ingredients. Go ahead and experiment with new techniques! You can also practice by cooking against the clock or coming up with your own mystery box challenges to test your creativity.

Practice your presentation skills and make sure you have some dishes up your sleeve to cover the most common Asian and international cuisines, plus be able to adapt your dishes to different core ingredients.

#7: Exciting prizes to be won

Other than the exciting new opportunities of living your culinary dreams and ability to show the world your talent as the next MasterChef Singapore winner, you will also walk away with a S$10,000 cash prize and more!

To get a feel of the competition, you might want to rewatch MasterChef Singapore season 1 here. All the best for your application!

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5 Budget-Friendly Ways To Improve Your Digital Life

#1: HAVE A HEALTHY DOSE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

During the pandemic, more and more people are turning to social media to occupy their time. Many people use their social media accounts to air out their frustrations and rants on different topics. This may be overwhelming for your self-esteem and overall mental health.

Only follow the accounts that post insightful and useful content such as recommendations for delicious recipes, financial books, home decorations, and more. Tune out or mute accounts that are negative and toxic.

#2: USE SPREADSHEETS TO BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY

It is easy to lose track of your schedule or important tasks when the usual 9 to 5 routine is gone. The line between work and play can be blurred, especially when you are working from home. This is why you must manage your tasks and expenses through spreadsheets.

Record your daily activities and the amount of time you spend on each task. Make adjustments and plan for the next week. For your expenses, you may use a spreadsheet to guide you towards necessary and unnecessary expenses. Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel are some of the popular tools.

#3: USE RSS FEED READERS FOR YOUR NEWS CONSUMPTION

Apart from this website, you can get a digest of the stock market or the marketing industry without a wave of fake news by following reputable websites through their RSS feed readers (e.g., Feedly or Digg Reader). This will help you curate your reading consumption without the daily noises from others. You can do this if you do not want any unnecessary triggers to dictate the flow of your day.

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#4: REDUCE THE NUMBER OF APPS ON YOUR PHONE

A surefire way to cleanse your phone is by reducing the amount of apps on it. Apps can be very helpful, but they can also be very distracting. Choose apps that help enhance your relationships with your friends and family, your productivity in the workplace, your clarity in your mental and spiritual well-being.

Some essential apps include your transportation, food delivery, private messaging platforms, banking and finance, and emails. Remember that you can always adjust your notification settings to work efficiently.

#5: USE EDITING AND VISUAL PLATFORMS THAT INSPIRE YOU

Vision boards or photographic lists can help you develop ideas and reach your goals. Some visual platforms that ignite inspiration are Pinterest and Evernote. Some of the free graphic design platforms that I swear by are Canva and PosterMyWall. These two are helpful in creating posters, flyers, covers, and so on.

You may use these tools to visualize your business plan or to create your financial vision board. Pleasure is felt when a person achieves what is inside his or her vision board or lists, amidst all the uncertainties.

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