6 ombre locks we're lusting over now
With the Lunar New Year just round the corner, it's perhaps time to head to the salon for a new look (it usually takes two to three weeks for you to get used to a new hairstyle!). If you're sick of...
View ArticleBeauty reboot 2014
I am not so big on New Year resolutions because who seriously can keep them (not me for one)? But the New Year is definitely the best time to make an excuse for a change, switch or spring clean. While...
View ArticleEE Cream: The latest double-letter beauty invention
You’ve probably heard of the BB (blemish balm), CC (colour corrector), and DD (dynamic do-all or dynamic defense) cream (we talked about them here), but it doesn’t end there – EE (extra exfoliating)...
View Article6 music festival makeup looks we love
Adding a little sparkle to your usual makeup look makes a whole lot of difference. With St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival coming right up (and the Lunar New Year just round the corner), it’s perhaps time...
View ArticleEE Cream: The latest double-letter beauty invention
You’ve probably heard of the BB (blemish balm), CC (colour corrector), and DD (dynamic do-all or dynamic defense) cream (we talked about them here), but it doesn’t end there – EE (extra exfoliating)...
View Article3 ways to add colours to your outfit
Q: My friends call me boring as I’m always in black. How can I jazz up my outfit to make it more interesting without burning a hole in my pocket? 1. Add one on Choose bright statement accessories in...
View ArticleCLEO talks to Benefit's Global Beauty Authority Annie Ford Danielson
Annie Ford Danielson, beauty brand Benefit's Global Beauty Authority, shared her best beauty tip and her must-have products for the New Year in our January issue (pg 54). She now talks more about...
View Article7 (awesome) perks you should ask your boss for
Stress over work? Can’t deal with multiple deadlines? Or stressed out with dealing with difficult client? Sometimes all we need is some perks being offered to us so we can work better and faster. Yes,...
View ArticleLadies in Red
Call me a party pooper, but I’ve never been into the whole “wear red on Chinese New Year” idea. It doesn’t do anything for my skin tone, and I find it a bit too garish and dare I say it,...
View Article10 must-haves for CNY so you can stop horsing around
(Lobster Necklace, Tatty Devine, Free Roaming Necklace, Nasty Gal) With the Lunar New Year just one week away, we've put together a shopping list that will get you red-dy from head to toe. Make a bold...
View ArticleBe a tea connoisseur: 5 steps to faking it
Someone wise once said, “Tea is a hug in a cup.” He might have been referring to TWG Tea. Comfort is an absolute necessity when seeking out the quintessential remedy for a broken heart or weary soul....
View ArticleALL THAT GLITTERS
The Grammys are a yearly glitzy affair and it's especially show-stoping and shiny this year. We do a round-up of the ladies (and a bonus male celeb) who showed up in metallic numbers.Credits: Steve...
View Article3 ways to rock a red eyeliner
Been wanting get out of a makeup rut? Lining your eyes with a bold-coloured eyeliner (instead of your usual black ones) is a simple yet effective way to change your look. While red may not be many...
View Article10 Hipsters Who Need to be Stopped
Yes, being a hipster is all about getting into the scene first. But some people need to be stopped. 1. The one who parked their 1880s bike outside the Apple store 2. The one who bored his date by...
View Article10 CHANEL S/S 14 Haute Couture pieces we're dreaming of owning right now
Karl Lagerfeld has done it again; he has successfully made us want to own a (or another) piece from CHANEL - even if it would just be sitting prettily in our wardrobe. With the mix of the ultimate...
View ArticleAl & Alicia's film-inspired collection has perfect first-date looks
I took Apparel Design when I was in polytechnic and you know how lecturers will always be like: “Ok kids, come up with a theme for your collection by the end of today!” Im telling you, it’s Panic....
View Article5 vegetable juices that are great for cleansing
Feeling the guilt after feasting during the Lunar New Year holidays? It's perhaps time to cleanse and reboot your body system with a juice cleanse. Hic Juice and Sana Cleanse (the CLEO team tried them...
View ArticleTo not falsify
I remember the first time I tried semi-permanent lash extension (years ago when it was still at its pioneering days). The immediate appearance of full luscious lashes made me whoop with joy inside. The...
View ArticleFeeling The Love?
Are you in the mood for some lovin’ with Valentine’s Day around the corner? I’m a complete sucker for romantic movies and have been known to shout at the screen: “BUT YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE TOGETHER!!”...
View ArticleThe Two-Minute Rule: The Secret To Getting More Stuff Done
I’m quite the productivity junkie. I’m always on the lookout for tricks to get more stuff done each day. For the next few months, I’ll be sharing some of the most useful productivity hacks I’ve come...
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