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The bald truth
Urban separates the truths from the myths about going thin on top.
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Regal beauty
Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett is luxury beauty brand SK-II's new global ambassador. Shaan Seth finds out what makes her skin glow |
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Designer charms
On a budget? Urban shows you what designer goods you can tote without spending a fortune.
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One-stop shopping
The urbanista might adore shopping but not everyone's got the luxury of time to stroll down Orchard Road. |
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Flights of fancy
French label Agnes b. is certainly going places in Singapore.
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Japanese makeup guru Shu Uemura dies
He has died at age 79 of acute pneumonia. |
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Beckham & Winehouse top worst dressed list
Ex-Spice Girl and new Hollywood personality Victoria Beckham, and troubled soul diva Amy Winehouse topped the Blackwell's 2007 Ten Worst Dressed Women list, but last year's winner Britney Spears won a reprieve this year. -AFP
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Double the luxury
There's room for two Louis Vuitton stores in the heart of Orchard Road, says its president. |
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Big names for Ion
Six luxury brand names will take the coveted storefront shop spaces in Ion Orchard when it opens at the end of the year.
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So far, but so good
Loyal customers will wait up to six months for a beauty fix at these heartland salons. |
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Fingers crossed on fest
Will this year's Fashion Festival rock or flop? We'll have to wait and see.
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My ponytail is giving me head tension
The weight of the hair causes the tension, especially if you wear your ponytail high on the crown and it's secured too tightly. |
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You've got Y-mail
The latest Y-Mail collection of bags and leather goods from French luxury fashion house Yves Saint Laurent will go on sale first in Asia.
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Mum's old can-can skirts
There's something girlish and feminine about a big, poufy skirt, but it can also be so Olivia Newton-John - think Sandy in Grease. |
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Hang it up
Hangers can make or break your wardrobe. Caleb Low finds out what makes a good hanger.
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Tired of yet another designer bag? Indulge with a designer spa treat instead
High fashion is no longer limited to clothing but is becoming an experience in itself, with shoppers seeking a moment of pleasure found on a plate, in a spa or between silk sheets. |
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Sorry, you can't buy more online
US luxury retailers do not want foreign buyers to hoard their designer bags and sell them cheaply back home.
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Brazil to bounce out its Sao Paulo Fashion Week
Brazil's metropolis of Sao Paulo will stake out an ever-stronger claim as a fashion capital when it presents its Fashion Week from Wednesday. |
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Valentino to show final collection
He has chosen Paris as the venue for Jan 23.
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DFS delights
DFS, which operates in 20 airports and has over 150 stores outside airports worldwide, has teamed up with French luxury label Chloe for the first time to set up seven Chloe boutiques in the DFS Galleria network. |
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Brazilian skin
The monsoon season is not over yet, but Singapore's only Brazilian boutique Beijaflor is already turning up the heat with a new range of swimsuits.
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I love dark smoky eyes but I'm prone to dark circles and when I do wear the look, I look like a panda.
There are some ways in which you can cheat and still pull off the look. A good concealer is key. |
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Art and craft
Many designer labels like Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton are working with artists for their spring/summer 2008 collections.
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Bargain bounty
Shopping centres and retailers are pulling out all the stops to give shoppers a good deal. Wong Sher Maine checks out the offers. |
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Beauty tips for winter-sports enthusiasts
Make minimal changes to your beauty routing by using high-intensity products like essences and serums.
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Valentino saves his signature red until last
An emotional Valentino appeared for his lap of honour blowing kisses to the crowd as they gave him a standing ovation. |
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Valentino waves goodbye to fashion world
He says: "The world of fashion has now been ruined".
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Jimmy Choo shoe founder files suit against mother
Co-founder of celebrated shoe boutique seeks S$14.5 mil in damages stemming from the 2004 sale of business. |
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To the pointe
Italian label Salvatore Ferragamo has launched the Varina , a ballet-flat version of its classic bestseller, the Vara.
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Chinese flair
Chinese wear today is not just the cheongsam as there are tops, jackets and tunics that can be worn with all manner of pants and jeans. |
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On the trail of bargains
A shopping haven for anyone with money, Hong Kong's streets are lined with flagship stores of such luxury brands as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Botegga Veneta and Maison Goyard.
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Beijing's knock-off haven launches its own brand
Silk Street Market hopes move will help it shake off bad reputation. |
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Beauty 101
Make-up that cares, colours that pop right off the runway and why carrots are good for your skin. Also, get discounts off hair services from Salon Esprit. All these and more in your latest beauty news.
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