Last call for aspiring fashion designers
If you’ve been contemplating entering Singapore’s competition for young fashion designers, Star Creation, you had better get yourself organised. Entries for the 2012 round of the contest close on...
View ArticleGet pain-free, smell-free, ammonia-free lighter hair colour from O&M
Anyone who’s a regular reader of herworldPLUS will know that I’ve done just about everything you can do, to my hair. Year later I’ve ended up with a super-sensitive scalp that’s not too happy about...
View ArticleCoating lets smartphones survive under water
As sleek new smartphones prepared to make splashes at the Consumer Electronics Show here on Tuesday, a California firm was out to prevent water from being the death of them. Liquipel was showing off a...
View ArticleStave off January colds with moderate exercise
If your New Year's resolutions involve running a marathon or some other strenuous goal, experts warn that overexerting yourself could increase your risk of catching a cold or flu this season. Your...
View ArticleNicole Richie is cosmetics dunce
Nicole Richie “doesn’t know” how to wear make-up. The stunning star always looks perfectly preened, but insists she’s hopeless when it comes to her beauty routine. The 30-year-old designer prefers to...
View ArticleOrchard Road is the world's top shopping street says French survey
A report in The Straits Times newspaper on Tuesday, December 10, stated that Orchard Road had been designated the world’s top shopping street by French marketing consultancy, Presence Mystery...
View ArticleDuchess shines at War Horse premiere
Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning at the London premiere of War Horse last night. The 29-year-old beauty showed off her slim figure in a floor-length Alice Temperley black gown at the...
View ArticleBeyoncé: All grown up
Whenever one contemplates the steamroller that is Beyoncé Knowles, one important question comes to mind: How does she do it? Even in the drama-filled, chaotic circus that is showbiz, the reigning...
View ArticleHaute couture wedding gowns from Stéphane Rolland
If you’re looking to truly stand out from the crowd on your wedding day try an extreme wedding gown by French couturier Stéphane Rolland
View ArticleExtreme wedding gowns from Stéphane Rolland
Tired of voluminous “princess” wedding gowns? Looking to frighten your grandparents? Or annoy your soon-to-be mother-in-law? Then opt for an extreme wedding gown inspired by French couturier Stéphane...
View ArticleArt Stage Singapore
It promises to be like the Lollapalooza of art fairs, with the best galleries and artists showcased over four days. We’re looking forward to seeing the works of famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, the...
View ArticlePlay! FTISLAND
We witnessed the allure of FTISLAND at the first-ever Sundown Festival in 2009 - a unique mix of requisite K-Pop idol good looks and musical talent (they play their own instruments and write their own...
View ArticleSimple Plan
We remember them as the band who provided the soundtrack to our teenhood -- remember I’m Just A Kid, Addicted and I’d Do Anything? And they’re still going strong with their most recent album Get Your...
View ArticleSpeak Out poetry slam
Whether you’ve only just started penning down your own poems or are an experienced hand, there’s a spot for you here at this poetry slam. Poems in all languages are welcome. Date and time: Jan 13,...
View ArticleThe People’s Party concert
The indie acts performing hail from all parts of the world - Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and our very own Singapore talents. But they have one goal in common, to play great music for you....
View ArticleTerry Fox Run 2012
Run or walk for a good cause this weekend. In remembrance of the late Terry Fox, an athlete and activist who went on a cross-Canada run to raise awareness and funds for cancer research after he was...
View ArticleSingapore Music Forum
Local music has come a long way, with more avenues for musicians to perform and show off their talent. But there’s still room for improvement. This forum will bring together industry insiders like...
View ArticleKristen Stewart to be face of Balenciaga's new scent
PARIS - Kristen Stewart has been revealed as the face of a new yet-to-be-named scent from Balenciaga, scheduled for release this fall. Speaking to Women’s Wear Daily on January 13, the fashion house's...
View ArticleMotorised shoes ready to roll into stores
LAS VEGAS - An American inventor has designed a pair of motorised shoes. The battery powered high-tech footware called "spnKiX" resemble a cross between a ski boot and a roller skate with oversized...
View ArticleMary Katrantzou for Longchamp collection inspired by the East
PARIS - Rising London-based designer Mary Katrantzou has collaborated with French accessories label Longchamp for a collection of Eastern-influenced handbags. Designed with the vision "When East meets...
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