It’s been less than 30 years since Royce’ founder Yasuhiro Yamazaki started his business. Now, it’s worth $250 million and is about to go global. Jazmin Kelly Six brings you the scoop from Hokkaido, Japan.
No cover charge, no inflated drink prices, no fixed venues, and invites are through Facebook, websites and word of mouth. Jazmin Kelly Six meets the men and women who want to change the way we party – combining design (read arty decor or installations), fashion and music into a different kind of a good time.
The Pretenders What you see is not what you get – that’s the whole point of the season’s crazy, kitsch and brash accessories.
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Hello Dolly! Barbie, teddy bears and figurines are still our favourite playthings – but only if they come with the touch of designers like Karl Lagerfeld, Rei Kawakubo and Christian Louboutin.
American Beauty As Elizabeth Arden celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, Aileen Lalor gets under the skin of the woman who many acknowledge as the founder of the US cosmetics industry.
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Fatty Bom Bom To get fat lashes, you need a jumbo-sized brush. They carry more mascara for maximum plumping, don’t require multiple coats and have dense bristles that are designed to better catch fine or sparse lashes.
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Match Making Not sure when to use a powder highlighter, and when to go for a cream or liquid one instead?
The List Groove to a soul superstar, chow down on durian treats, see the definitive version of Alice in Wonderland…
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Blackberry vs iPhone The geekiest battle between the fiercest opponents in the mobile world has begun. JAZMIN KELLY SIX reports on how they stack up.
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Sunday Sundowner Aah… The dreaded Monday is tomorrow, but you don’t want another brunch or high tea. Do what those in the know are doing now – kick back at a cosy enclave and bottoms up. By Jazmin Kelly Six
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