CELEBRATING THE INDIVIDUAL

Strong Women

Mop_14n15_Books_1411.indd By MIRIAM CHEW A dozen titles that tell of women who overcame the odds, seized opportunities and made things better for themselves and others HIDDEN FIGURES BY MARGOT LEE SHETTERLYBased on a true story, Hidden Figures is set amidst the civil rights movement — a time of racial and gender inequality. In a race between the United States and…

Bag in business

As we all start making our way back to the office, we need an “it” bag that not only make a fashion statement but is functional as well. Whether it is a tote bag or a crossbody bag, you need one to hold extra masks, hand sanitiser, antiseptic wipes and more. Alexander McQueen The Soft Curve bag for Spring/Summer 2022…

Write away

The season of autumn is given homage through the limited edition Namiki Yukari Fountain Pen that puts the focus on the auspicious Ginkgo trees that can live for millennia The pen is one of the most useful tools of communication as it was used to sign peace treaties, bank loans, cheques for everyday expenses. These days, we use elec- tronic…

Hot hair trends for 2022

As we move away from pandemic hair — DIY haircuts and colour or no haircuts at all — trends have returned this year with a vengeance. Whether you like your locks long and lustrous or short and sassy, take your pick from the return of old classics to new hybrid haircuts with equally blended names like the Mixie (mullet-pixie), Bixie…

Italian Style

The Grazie Sergio collection pays homage to the creative genius of Sergio Rossi, reintroducing some of the brand’s historic designs. The sr1 sandal in stone-coloured reptile-print leather is characterised by a square toe, midi heel and slim ankle strap featuring a V design. The tapered-toe mule in stone- and lime-coloured reptile-print leather is completed by a shiny lilac hourglass midi heel. A bold and…

Shoe Stories by Manolo Blahnik

Manolo Blahnik has fans that include celebrities, royalty and personalities such as Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour who said, “To be a great designer, great creator, you have to be interested in the world and history and people.”

Put Your Best Face Forward

From office to off-site meetings and then to dinner, you will need to get the makeup right and skincare products so you will always look fresh. Estée LauderRevitalising Supreme+ Bright consists of two new moisturizers for brighter, more youthful, even-toned skin. Ingredients used include a blend of beautyberry + vitamin C, these lightweight, nourishing moisturizers address dullness and discoloration, while…

Style Accomplishments

The outfit has been chosen for that big night out, now all you need is the right accessories by Cartier to elevate your look to a whole new level. Cartier spring/summer 2021 eyewear collection features creativity along with technicality. Pasha de Cartier full lens construction defines the round shape in metal merging advanced technicality with sophisticated attitude. Great for days…