Your ultimate guide to everything fabulous and fun in Singapore

Ohhh the excitement of tearing into a parcel that has just turned up at your door - just makes you want to *squeal* like a little girl, doesn't it? What if you could have a parcel of beauty goodies delivered every month? Well you can give up battling the crowds at Takashimaya thanks to the growing number of online beauty shopping sites, with their unique offerings - guaranteed to put a lip-glossy smile on your face. Belle of the Ball Just arrived to Singapore, Bellabox delivers online beauty subscription shopping. Following a concept already popular in Europe and the US, ...read more

Do you start your day on auto-pilot? Shower, slap on some moisturiser, maybe mascara et voila - you think you are ready? A quick-make-up-pick-you-up will make you look and feel a thousand times better! Here's how... 1. Colour Pop Fun, flirty and fabulous, we are loving all the colours of the rainbow right now. Start with some cool-candy-coloured nail polish like OPI's Gargantuan Green Grape or the funky fluoro Pop Beauty range (available at Sephora). Next your eyes, while in Sephora, check out their blockbuster palette. With over 60 bodacious, bold colours to make your eyes the star attraction. Don't ...read more

Newsflash sisters. The latest trend to hit your face... B.B. Cream. The scoop: B.B Cream (aka Blemish Balm) is not new - it's been a cult hit in Korea for years (where have you been sunshine?). This miracle product started to spread like wildfire thanks of Asia's somewhat bizarre love for K-Dramas (who-da thought!). All the stunning Korean actresses worship this stuff - and now their secret is out! B.B Cream is an all-in-one-time-and-money-saving-miracle cream (and yes, we are hooked!). Depending on which one you choose it can be a ....Make-up base, SPF, Concealer, Anti-aging (or skin-lightening), Moisturising, light-weight (read ...read more

To survive in this climate and look good everyone needs a few magic makeup tricks. Here are our 5 must-buys to keeping cool and staying glam in our tropical climate. 1. Makeup Primer. Ever felt that make-up slide on your face... its not nice... The trick to keep foundation in place is to prime, prime, prime. We love laura mercier foundation primer. This hydrating primer will ensure your makeup glides on and stays put. (Available at True Colours Makeup Cosmetics, Nee Ann City). 2. Dry Shampoo. This is a must must must for anyone with long hair, short hair, a ...read more

Ever wanted to capture your youth, beauty and figure - while you still have it? ("Hell Yes!" I hear you cry). Well maybe you should take a peek of the new Boudoir website and service by Annie la Rue. Boudoir is a celebration of you. Your moment in the sun! Whether you are a mother, girlfriend, wife, single independent amazing woman; every woman, any age and every size has a unique an intimate beauty to be celebrated. Treat yourself to a session as a gift for your special someone, for your groom on your wedding day, to celebrate a milestone ...read more

So what's all the hype about mineral makeup? What's with the iron oxide and titanium dioxide? It's worth a brief trip back to chemistry class to get your head around this fab new makeup trend. Made with pure, crushed minerals from the earth, mineral makeup is 100% natural, so it's actually good for your skin. It's 100% chemical free, long lasting, water and sweat resistant and hypoallergenic, perfect for our steamy climate. Mineral makeup is great for damaged, sensitive skin and for those that have cosmetic surgery, chemical peels and laser resurfacing. In fact, as most mineral makeups contain zinc, ...read more

Makeup is a powerful tool... just think of before and after photos of Kate Moss! Whether you want an intro session or a make up career, here's where to start... Start small The legendary Japanese cosmetics creator Shu Uemura is offering bite sized makeup classes including, guidance on skin care essentials, professional makeup tips and advice on how to achieve the latest look. Cost: from $80 for 1 hour Where: Shu Uemura @ Tangs Orchard p.6734 6279 Shu Uemura @ VivoCity p.6376 9952 Giggles and glam Get the girls together and get glammed up with make-up and hair styling while ...read more