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The new Bali is… Lombok, Indonesia

For: The high-strung executive who needs a chill-out spa holiday.
Where: An island just to the east of Bali, with the Lombok Strait separating both islands. It is in the West Nusa Tenggara province and part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands.
Why: Those who have visited Lombok say that the island feels like...
Activities:...
Get there:...

Credits:
Words: Yanni Tan
Photos: courtesy of New Zealand Tourism Board and Oberoi Hotels & resorts.

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From Female - April 2009

SUPPORTING ACTS
Maximisers and minimisers, fat-burning girdles, intimates inspired by the past, and French lingerie that’s sexy, but not in a typically French way. ···································· SHOPPING BUFFET
Sate your retail appetite at these two malls: Paragon has added more international brands; Marina Bay Sands is filled with exclusive buys from luxury labels. ···································· SOFT TOUCH
Embracing Fall’s pared-down aesthetics is Louis Vuitton’s new Monogram Empreinte collection. Seven understated leather styles, from the classic tote to bowling bag and fold-over clutch – all in supple embossed calf leather.

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SHOW BUSINESS
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Since 1982, Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair has been a beauty classic – even more so since the serum was reformulated last year. Now, it’s the eye serum’s turn. ···································· THE PACIFIERS
Dry, itchy and sensitive skin is just like a spoilt child: It wants attention all the time. To calm it, skincare brands are tackling the problem in a few ways. Some use anti-irritants to lessen sensitivity and provide rapid relief. Others comfort and strengthen skin by keeping it well hydrated.

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IT LIST
Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras, 33, New York-based Argentine polo player and face of Ralph Lauren’s Black Label and Polo fragrances, shares his. ···································· SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE: HENRY DAWSON-DAMER
At 15, he tried to barrel ferment his first vintage in his mother’s linen cupboard. Now 39, he travels the globe as senior manager of wine education at Foster’s, to educate and spread his love for the grape. ···································· DESIGNER MODE
What makes them different from other boutique or five-star hotels? Their fashion sensibility. How Kay Lii reports on the latest.

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