The Great… Monotone: You’d be wrong to think wearing one colour from head to toe is easy. It takes discipline and know-how. The best person to learn from is Tomas Maier of Bottega Veneta, who teaches us that for one-hue dressing to work, everything must be kept simple, from clothes to shoes. From left: Jersey dress, nappa leather and silk georgette dress, and jersey dress, suede gloves, goatskin belts, stockings, and suede pumps
Boho-Tech Generation In our high-tech world of smart cars, robot pets and cutting-edge gadgets, the free-spirited still have plenty of choices this season.
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How To... These experts share with us their tips for looking good at all times.
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Call Of The Wild Mark your style territory this Fall with animal-print accessories. As opposed to saucier leopard or tiger print, the zebra’s distinctive black and white stripes are easier to adopt and yet, strong enough to make a statement. Think: a smart work suit paired with zebra print heels or bag, instead of predictable black ones. Perfect.
Body: Brazilian Affair Proper aftercare is as important as regular Brazilians for keeping things clean and tidy down under. Female tells you how the steps. And we lists the top vanity picks to soothe, buff, hydrate and whiten your intimate areas.
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Black Magic On the beauty front, Lancome’s new artistic director, Aaron De Mey, created the Piha Red duo, a scarlet lipstick topped up with black gloss. This month, Female shows you how to master this dark art.
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Keep It Hyper-real Shu Uemura employs Japanese shutterbug Mika Ninagawa to design its Holiday 2008 collection, including these eye palettes. Eye palettes at $115 and lip gloss unlimited mini trio at $70. Available from mid-November 2008 at Shu Uemura counters.
Global Classroom Just how far would you go to pursue a hobby or an interest? There’s a new breed of Singaporeans packing their bags for more than just a relaxing vacation abroad.
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Time For Tea Indulge in that most leisurely of diversions, afternoon tea, at these new places in town.
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The Italian Job Here’s a round-up of the newest Italian joints in town.