Galactic monks from Young&Restless SS2012
Designer of Singapore fashion label Young&Restless, Ashburn Eng, is always coming up with “interesting” descriptions for his collections. The latest, for Spring Summer 2012, is “Galactic...
View ArticleMegan Fox: Red lipstick is hard to pull off
Megan Fox says it is “hard” to find the perfect red lipstick. The actress often wears the statement hue at premieres and parties. It has become one of her signature looks. However, Megan admitted it...
View ArticleCelebrity sleek hair secrets
A top celebrity hairstylist has revealed his secret to creating “poker-straight” locks. Charley McEwan has tended to the tresses of Kelly Rowland and Sienna Miller to name a few. The beauty expert has...
View ArticleLocal and sustainable foods to be hottest menu trends in 2012
When it comes to restaurant menu trends next year, it’s all going to be about location, location, location. That’s according to the National Restaurant Association's annual chef survey which polled...
View ArticleShimmer this 2012
Want to shine like a star this 2012? Then why not perk up your skin with a shimmering beauty boost. Loved by celebs from Jennifer Lopez to Beyonce Knowles, there are tons of gorgeous body shimmers on...
View ArticleLily Aldridge ‘pregnant at Secret show’
Lily Aldridge was reportedly already pregnant when she walked the latest Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in November. The star is the second model to announce her pregnancy since appearing in the...
View ArticleTitanic 100th anniversary to be celebrated in 2012
Among the centennials and significant anniversaries being marked in 2012, the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic will be commemorated with a variety of events, including a musical, a...
View ArticleJamie Oliver joins Paula Deen and Guy Fieri for unhealthiest cookbook
Healthy eating crusader Jamie Oliver has been lambasted by a US physicians' group for writing what they called one of the worst cookbooks of 2011. Jamie Oliver’s Meals in Minutes, released last fall,...
View ArticleAsia's hotel chains have plans to expand abroad - and close to home
While much of the tourism industry's attention has been on the rising popularity of Asia -- and China in particular -- as a destination, the region's very own hotel chains have been setting their...
View ArticlePatrick Dempsey is moisturiser fan
Patrick Dempsey says the only beauty product he relies on is “moisturiser”. The actor is regularly admired for his hunky looks, but says he is very low maintenance when it comes to his grooming...
View ArticleLouvre cements spot as world's most-visited museum
The Louvre cemented its position as the world's most-visited museum with a record 8.8 million visitors last year to the Paris home of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and other masterpieces. The Louvre...
View ArticleCelebrity makeup artist: Red lipstick is a must
Makeup artist to the stars Christian Vermaak says red lips are “essential” for creating a “Hollywood-style pout”. The beauty expert has worked with a number of stars including sisters Kylie and Dannii...
View ArticleFilm trailer: 'Upside Down' with Kirsten Dunst
The first trailer for the sci-fi romantic thriller Upside Down starring Kirsten Dunst (Melancholia) and Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe) was released online January 2 in French via Canal+. The story...
View ArticleMovie review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
If you remember Rooney Mara as the girl who dumped Jesse Eisenberg’s Zuckerberg in The Social Network (2010), her transformation to Lisbeth Salander will seem particularly dramatic. Gone is that...
View ArticleDiet high in trans fats can lead to brain shrinkage and Alzheimer's
If you want to maintain your mental health in old age and ward off cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s, put down the frozen pizza, and eat your vegetables. In yet another study looking at the the...
View ArticleWhat to eat this Chinese New Year
Loosen your belt buckles, wear boho maxi dresses or temporarily hide that weighing scale – do what you must, but there's no escaping the delish delicacies of the Chinese New Year season. No CNY...
View ArticleNew anti-wrinkle technology 'tricks' cells into regeneration
The buzz around 2012's must-have anti-wrinkle cream has begun, with a product reportedly set for release by French cosmetics company L'Oréal generating interest in the anti-aging industry. A report...
View ArticleGlobal beer consumption continues to climb
Global consumption of beer is continuing to rise, with demand in emerging markets driving the amount that was guzzled down around the world in 2010 to a new record. The research arm of major Japanese...
View ArticleTrend: Knits get cosy
The loose weave and patterned knits that look a little bit like your grandma made them are the latest trend this season. Big, baggy jumpers with uneven stitching and irregular designs were seen all...
View ArticleTrend: Knits get cosy
Look relaxed and cosy this winter with the cuddliest homespun knitwear. The loose weave and patterned knits that look a little bit like your grandma made them are the latest trend this season. Big,...
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