Cosmopolitan Singapore - June 2015

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Contents
FUN FEARLESS STYLE
COVER STAR
28
Emily
Ratajkowski
We cant say her
name either, but
who cares?!
ON THE COVER
28 Emily Ratajkowski
The sultry star always
tells it like it is
60 7 Days Inside Your
Skin A weeks worth of
good advice
80 20 Men Tell Us Whats
the one sex tip you want
women to know?
86 How Men Mend
Heartbreak Its
more bourbon than
Ben & Jerrys, but its
still tough
93 Fix Yourself in 15
Minutes A little bit of time
can make a lot of impact
124 Are You Having Copy/
Paste Sex? Sometimes
even your love life needs
to CTL + ALT + DEL
ED
SPECIAL SEALE
SECTION
Oooh,Fruity!
Everything you neeed to
know about hiss
naughtiest parts
102
Swinging it back to the 70s

with a 2015 twist.
WHATS
HOT
17 These Dos Are A Dont A hair-
style can take you from hot to not
21 Hotspots The best buffets to

binge at in Singapore
22 Puppy Love Hot man + cute

pooch. Nuff said
23 Lets Hear It For The Girls
From side-eye to snarkiness, say
no to woman-hating
24 Whats Hot With You? Why men
might really be from M
Mars
26 Cosmo Confessions
Some epically bad
date duuds
22
Dudes with
D
dogs.
35 Hit The Tropics

Take your arm party
to the beach
36 Style News Latest
looks, bang-on buys
and ways to add cool
to your closet
38 Head Lines Pharrell
Williams ups his hat
game, and so should you
41 Shop The Store
Banana Republic helps
you work it
42 Face The Music Get in
tune with the seasons
best looks
46 Take One This
Superdry tee has us in
holiday mood
48 Lust Pieces These
bold pieces make a
strong and supersassy statement

49 Berm, Baby, Berm
Were totally obsessed
with these easy-breezy
not-so-shorts
50 Try Before You Buy
Number one on our musthave list? The twosie
52 Ask Janice Cosmos
resident style guru sorts
out your fashion woes
102 The Love Sessions
th s style in
inspo
This months
gooes Serge
Gaainsbourg and
Janne Birkin
1122 The Fashion Edit
Heree come the
hotsteppers
FUN FEARLESS Beauty

55 Just Our Cup Of Tea Were
76 Ask Liz Cosmos resident
drinking to some seriously

pretty pouts
56 Beauty News Pretty stuff, sexy
products and the most awesome
tips for staying gorgeous
58 Hey Can I Borrow That? Dont
share your beauty or your bacteria
64 Try Before You Buy The team
try some hair-raising moves with
dry shampoo
66 Confessions Of A Freckleface
Sometimes your skin type can put
you in a spot
68 Beauty Expert Kaz from
Givenchy thinks we should go big
on beauty
70 What Does Your Hair Say
About You? So much more than
you think!
72 Look Hot,Stay Cool How to
heat-proof your prettiness
beauty expert solves all your

pretty concerns
118 Manis Go Major Do your
digits right with these gorge new
shapes n shades
118
Make your nails

your beauty star.
JUNE 2015
84
Break-ups are
sew hard...
124
Stop staring,
get moving!
MANTHROPOLOGY
79 How To Touch His Sometimes all he needs
is some lip service
82 Manthropology His deep and meaningful

thoughts from the changing room couch
85 Are You Dating A Man-Child? Take our quiz
to find out if youre his bae or his babysitter
88 The 2015 Cosmo Man Awards
Did your favourite hottie make the cut?
90 Man With AToolbox worth looking at
96
Hey, watch me
out-hula you, loser!
Sex & Love

128 Desperately Seeking
Someone Be a good egg
and get ready f
130 Me & My Asperger s oyfriend Why

different can be a good thing
132 I Do,Or Do I? And other questions youll

have before tying the knot
HOT & Healthy
LIVE IT UP
142 Getting Fruity Were positively juiced
about getting healthy
144 Food Buzz Get your appetite on!
145 At Your Service This chefs got an
appetite for success
146 Entertainment Look and listen for
this months most-awaited releases
148 Thats Not All, Folks! This months
fun, fabulous buys
152 Check In, Check Out We explore the
laid-back charm of the Bangkok burbs
135 Latte Lovee
Youniverse
96 Life: Its Not A Competition Ditch
being down on yourself and dream big
98 When Youre Living For The Weekend
Sometimes your job sitch needs a switch-up
101 Honey, Lets Talk Money
When and how to figure your financials
10
COSMOPOLITAN | JUNE 2015
Your morning
cuppa could doo
you a whole
lot of good
136 Health
News Cool
kicks and yoga
poses to get
you moving
138 Gyno The
perfect way to
keep your
period in checkk
139 I Finally
Got Rid Of My
UTIs Its about
antibiotics and
A+ attitude
140 Do I Look
Fat? Four words,
one rather bad
obsession
142
Health can be
yoursjust suck
it up.
Every Month
h
168
Its all kicking off!
14 Editors Note
16 You Said It
150 Horoscope
152 Stockists
154 #Cosmotivation
Publishing Director BRIDGET HOPE

SALES & MARKETING
Head of Sales And Marketing ANGELA LOK
Advertising Manager DEBBIE JOSEPH
Account Managers MICHELLE LIEW,
SAMANTHA YEO
Marketing Manager CHARMAINE TAN
Marketing Executive SAMANTHA SEET
Marketing Assistant JOELYN HO
Advertising Coordinator GRACE POH
Key Accounts Director GWENDOLYN HO
Senior Manager, Marketing LIN SHAOMEI
DIGITAL
Head, Digital & Integrated Solutions EILEEN CHIA
PRODUCTION
Head of Publishing Services HESTA FOONG
Publishing Services Executives CARRIE TAN,
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ADMINISTRATION
Office Manager CYNTHIA ONG
Editorial Support Executive WENDY WONG
Admin Support Executive JOREEN TAN
Systems Support Manager JOEY CHOW
Operations Director SEYMOUR COHEN
Editor-in-Chief JO UPCRAFT
Fashion Director JANICE PIDDUCK
Senior Art Director NG SAY LEE
EDITORIAL
Sub-Editor DIVYA MENON
Senior Features Writer LUCY CLEEVE
Junior Features Writer SOPHIE HONG
Senior Beauty Writer ELIZABETH RACHEL LEE
Features Assistant HAYDEN NG
Fashion Stylist/Writer CHERYL CHAN
S U B S I D I A R Y
O F
S I N G A P O R E
P R E S S
H O L D I N G S
Contributors MILLY ALMODOVAR, IRIN CARMON, LOUISE
Chief Executive Officer LOH YEW SENG
CHUNN, CAROLINE CRIADO, JANNIE DALY, MARISSA

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SNACK
Of The
MONTH
LI DANLIN
From the Editor
BEEN ON A
BAD DATE?
Christopher
Lee
Gorgeous guys dont

always have to be
young, ab-flashing and
smouldery of stare.
Theres a lot to be said
for an older, more
mature type of male too.
Team Cosmo reveal
their favourites...
Colin
Firth
Zheng
Geping
Adrian Pang
Liam
Neeson
Hugh
Jackman
David
Bowie
Jo Upcraft
Editor-in-Chief
Richard
Gere
@JoatCosmo
JoatCosmo
cosmopolitan.sg
Harrison
Ford
Chow
w Yun Fat
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Javieer
Bardeem
Robert
Downey Jr
PHOTOGRAPHY: (MAIN
N PICTURE) JOEL LIM/CALIBRE PICTURES; (DAVID BOWIE) PINTEREST;
SPH LIBRARY; TPG/CLICK PHOTOS.
HOT
HUNKLES
h, I have. Too many to mention. But the

Tom
Selleck
highlight has to be the British guy I
went ga-ga for in my mid-20s, who I fell
for on a Spanish summer holiday. Romance
blossomed with the surf in our hair and our
bare toes on the sand.
However, when we met up in England a
month later for a first proper date, he
embraced me at a dirty London train station
and still had bare feet! It turned out that he
didnt like wearing shoeswhile on vacation or
back in
i his home city. I was mortified as I
trailed behind him along the filthy city streets
e strangers kept asking, Why are your
while
yfriends feet naked? I quickly explained that
boy
he was not my boyfriend... and that I wouldnt
h
be
b dating him again! Ewww!
But rubbish romantic liaisons are part of
life, as our collection of dating fails on p26
prove. Guys can get it very wrong when it
comes to seduction, but despite their foibles,
we
w wouldnt be without them. Thats why
were celebrating the boys this month. See
theiir softer side with our insight into how they
Donnie
deal with heartbreak on p86; swoon over their
Yen
hotness on p88; perk-up his bedroom
performance on p124; and get inside his boxers
ally!) in our Sealed Section on p90.
(litera
aturally, all Cosmo women love spending
Na
ey as much as we adore men, so with the
mone
my season upon us we reveal skin-saving
steam
products on p60, the hippest hats on p39, the
produ
latest nail art on p118 and dont miss the incredibl
dib
ble
unts in our GSS Shopping Guide from p117.
discou
Lastlly, our edit of the sexiest new shoes on p11
12
will tickle any foots fancy. In fact, I know a guy
y
who
w could perhaps use a pair...
Feedback
YOU SAID IT
cosmopolitan@sph.com.sg
@cosmo_singapore
@cosmo_singapore
like it was written especially for me!

From tips on when to apply
moisturiser to ways of keeping my
hair in check, Im now equipped to
rack up those frequent flyer miles
while staying gorgeous. - Alice
WE Q YOU!
We asked
WHATS YOUR
ALL-TIME FAVOURITE
RED CARPET LOOK?
Theres only one
word to describe
that feather
head dress on
Cher: iconic.
Xiu Ling
WOW WOMEN
You asked, Can You Guess
Someones Job By Looking At
Them?and I totally couldnt!
No wonder they say that you
shouldnt judge a book by its
cover. The inspiring women
you featured made me
understand how important it is
to go after your dreams. I also
loved the destination dressing
picks on The Fashion Edit
o
they came just in time for me to
plan my next vacay. - Felicia
Bjorks swan
dress was
unforgettable!
Angeline
HIGH FLIER
I travel a lot for work and all those hours
sitting on a plane make my skin dry and
dulland its especially terrible when I
have to rush straight to a meeting as
soon as I land. So Your Mile-High Beauty Squad seemed
STAR
EMAIL
After reading Keep Calm and

Carry On Working, I realised
that Ive made quite a few little
mistakes at work, like
oversharing and crying in front
of my colleagues when my dog
died. These are the things
nobody teaches you at school,
so Im glad I can always turn to
Cosmo Singapore for some
real talk. - Jessica
ANSWER OUR MONTHLY QUESTION

ON FACEBOOK AT COSMOPOLITAN
SINGAPORE AND SHARE YOUR
OPINION WITH US.
Win!
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PHOTO* AND TAG #COSMOSGEVERYWHERE TO WIN PRIZES.
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Win a Make Up Forever

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Breakfast with
Cosmopolitan. Anyone?
sen foot bath

Enjoying my ono in Japan!
and my Cosm
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Hanging by the bar with

my heels and Cosmo.
Email your thoughts, quibbles,

dreams and doings to us at
cosmopolitan@sph.com.sg by
June 15, 2015, with the subject
You Said It. The Star Email
nabs this fab prize.
ALL LETTERS HAVE BEEN EDITED FOR GRAMMAR, LENGTH AND CLARITY. PHOTOGRAPHY: CORBIS/CLICK PHOTOS; TPG/CLICK PHOTOS.
SJP in the
gorgeous
Oscar de
la Renta
gown.
Rebecca
OFFICE OOPS
Whats Hot
GLOBAL NEWS, OPINIONS, TRENDS... NOW!
JARED LETO
Jared Letos blonde locks
are for his role as Joker in
Suicide Squad. No matter,
theres still something
disconcertingly freaky
about having no brows.
KANYE WEST
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manage to
successfully
communicate
with any alien
life forms after
shaving those
crop circles?
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your head! Oh wait,
thats just your rat-tail
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JUNE 2015 | COSMOPOLITAN
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Whats Hot Global
Oh Suki
Suki!
CELEB
SIPS
WHEN WE HEARD PEOPLE WERE

ORDERING ARIANA GRANDES AT
STARBUCKS, WE GOT TO THINKING: WHO
ELSE COULD BE A FAMOUS BEVERAGE?
Why are the Japanese such geniuses?

From hug-pillows to hair splash
protectors, their inventions never fail to
amaze us, like these recent wonders...
RAMEN
NOODLE SPA
We all know how

comforting it is to slurp up
a bowl of juicy ramen. What
we dont know is how great
it is to soak in a huge tub of
the stuff. But visitors to
Yunessun Spa House,
Hakone Japan, can slide
into a pool of pork broth
which boosts collagen and
skin texture. The synthetic noodles just add to a
splashing good time. We say hold the extra chilli.
COLLAGEN BEER
DAMUKARE
Margarita Ora
Its strong, independant
and full of flavour.
Kim & Tonic

Kanye not
included, looks
great in selfies.
Porn
Heres another #FoodP
worthy dish for your Instagram
feed. Japanese restaurants
have transformed what
seems like a really simple
meal into a creative one that
we can play with. Damukare is basically rice and
curry presented like a dam. Dig in with your spoon and
break the dam to let the hot sauce spill over. Its fun,
weirdly satisfying... and who cares that your mum
always told you to never play with your food?
Beeronc
Wed be happy to get
Drunk In Love on this.
Kristen Bellini
Bubbly and bang-on
for a brunch date.
NOW YOURE STALKING!
Good News: checking up on your (potential) suitors

just got easier. Tinder has recently added an option for
users to display their Instagram feeds on their profiles
(see up to 34 of his most recent posts). This means you
dont have to painstakingly search for more photos
online,which will also inevitably help you to
his personality better. Is he a caf hopper or a
1 Guess
gaming geek?
more conversations. Its amazing! You like
2 Ignite
Avengers too!
whether his friends are better looking and
3 Discover
more your type. You can thank him at your wedding.
18
Bloody Mary Kate

& Ashley
Double up on this
stylish sip.
TEXT: SOPHIE HONG, DIVYA MENON, HAYDEN NG.PHOTOGRAPHY: TPG/CLICK PHOTOS; EZ PHOTOS/CLICK PHOTOS; GETTY IMAGES.
Drinking and beauty dont often go hand-inhand, but at Japanese brewery Suntory in Hokkaido
you can get pampering with a pint. One of their
Precious beers packs 2000mg of collagen to lift skin
tone. Cheers to that!
Who Makes A Better Boyfriend,
BATMAN OR SUPERMAN?
Hes Bruce Wayne,
owner of Wayne
Enterprises and a
genius, billionaire,
playboy,philanthropistt
(wait where have we
heard that before...?).
In Batman v Superman:
Dawn of Justice,set for
release in March 2016,well
see the superheroes squaring
up against each other. Here,
Cosmo gives them a
man-off just to see
how the caped
crusaders
compare.
EX-GIRLFRIENDS INCLUDE:
Catwoman, Rachel
Dawes, Talia al Ghul,
Poison Ivy and Wonderr
Woman. The Dark
Knights a player.
IFYOUTAKE HIM HOMETO
MEETYOUR PARENTS...
Pah! Hed much ratherr

e
hole up in the bat cave
doing martial arts or
science stuff than
meet mum and dad.
Has very prominent,,
not un-sexy nipples
on his batsuit. Erm...
Boasts impressive
wheels in the form of
the Batmobile.
CONCLUSION: Okay, he
rocks that whole
handsome, dark and
mysterious thing like
a pro, but we all know
e
this good guy could be
bad news.
His alter-ego is
Clark Kent, a nice,
mild-mannered,
bespectacled
reporter at the Daily
Planet newspaper.
EX-GIRLFRIENDS INCLUDE:
Lois Lane and Lana

Lang. Both hot.
IF YOU TAKE HIM HOME TO

MEET YOUR PARENTS...Hell
charm them before

you can say Kal-El.
Can get ready for a
night out with only
seconds and a
telephone box to
change in. No
waiting around for
him to style his hair.
Looks sexy in specs.

Wears red undies
on the outside.Major
Fashion Fail.
Can fly on his own.
Sorry Batman.
CONCLUSION:
Superman is every
bit the devoted Prince
Charming all women
dream of, with bonus
powers. Its a win.
Have You Seen These Tourists?

They posed in front of the Merlion, sampled durian, strolled
through Chinatown and ate Katong Laksa. Sounds like a
typical tourist in Singapore, no? Except, these tourists are
tiny, round, yellow creatures, dressed in goggles and
dungarees. Yes, the Minions are having a field day touring
our island , thanks to creative director Rizky Budiyanto and
his business partner, Sher Iqbal Texeira from production
house A Creative Alternative. Head to Acreativealt.com for
more hilarious photos of them holidaying Red Dot-style!
19
Whats Hot Global
IS THAT
YOU, LEO?
WHAT
TO DO IN
AQ
Putting the
culture in pop
culture, French
graphic artist
Bndicte
Lacroix has been
making us do a
double take with
her amazing
portraits of
celebs in the
style of famous
artists of the
past. From
Leonardo
DiCaprio looking
like a Van Gogh
classic, to Emma
Watson painted
in the style of
Peruvian artist
Albert Lynch,
shes making us
feel a lot more
sophisticated
about getting
our RyGos fix.
COOL STUFF TO DO
IN A LINE
THIS MONTH a simple
hashtag can take you
in a different direction.
Tap up these top tags.
1#LITERARYSWAG
Created by a 24-year-old writer

from NYC, this ones for book nerds
who also love Balenciaga. With
tweed coats reading Tolstoy or
denim-on-denim doing Dickens, its
style with swishy pages.
Oh kittens, why are you so

distractingly cute? This tag is all kinds
of squee with pictures of felines
engaging in adorable behaviour for
the benefit of their human friends.
Seriously, we cant even.
SAY WHAT?
With words like
thirsty now taking
on dual meanings
(yes, it means
desperate as well),
we all need to
update our vocab to
hang with the cool
kids. Thanks to
Urbandictionary.
com, the go-to for
modern slang, weve
picked out some new
key words to
introduce to your
sentences so you
dont look square.
20
AMBITCHOUS
(adj) Striving to be
more of a b***h than
the average person.
ASKHOLE
(n) Someone who
asks many stupid,
pointless or
obnoxious questions.
BEDGASM
(n) A feeling of
euphoria
experienced when
climbing into bed at
the end of a very
long day.
TEXTPECTATION
(n) The anticipation
of waiting for a
response to a text.
Also see; Textifaction,
the gratification
you feel when
someone responds
to your text.
MASTURDATING
(n) Going out alone
to a movie or cafe.
DUDEVORCE
(n) When two
longtime bros end
their bromance.
Sophies Our Idol

Our very own Junior
Features Writer, Sophie, is
one of the many obsessed
with the new myidol App.
Stick your pic on a dancing
figure and, well, hours
of joy are yours.
3 #BETTERFORIT
Nikes women-centric hashtag

encourages females to go get fit.
Seeing thousands of girls getting
sweaty and sporty will inspire you to
dust off your trainers, too.
TEXT: CHERYL CHAN, DIVYA MENON. PHOTOGRAPHY: EZ PHOTOS/CLICK PHOTOS.
2 #CATSOFINSTAGRAM
Whats Hot Here

TODAI
You might never need to eat again

after visiting this international buffet.
I gorged on the juicy Alaskan King
crab, sashimi, oysters and entire sushi
range. Of course, I had to feed my
phone by capturing a few Instagram
snaps before I actually fed myself.
Next up, their Korean, Brazilian and
Italian spreads of barbequed meat,
pizzas and pastas.The price was
budget-friendly for the incredible
variety, and my advice is
variet
to maake sure you give
yoursself enough time
(and tummy space) to
try oout all the choices.
Bonn appetit! SY.
Froom $58++; #B201 THE SHOPPES AT
MARINA BAY SANDS.
TEL: 6688 7771
HOTSPOTS
This Month:
BUFFETS
TEXT: SAMANTHA YEO, ELIZABETH RACHEL LEE, CHERYL TAN, JO UPCRAFT, CHARMAINE TAN. PHOTOGRAPHY: WRITERS OWN.
Team Cosmo test the

best places in Singapore
for everything.
CAROUSEL
Traditional
Yorkshire
pudding... on a
Tuesday
lunchtime... just
off Orchard Road.
Who knew? I was stoked to discover
some British foodie faves amongst
the massive buffet of seafood, stirfries, sliced meats and curries.
Between 12 - 2 p.m daily, it certainly
didnt feel long enough to try
everything, though I did get to
sample the signature semolina, a
childhood nose-sneerer of dessert,
which was gorgeous and covered in
an exquisite
vanilla sauce.
JU.
From$52++;
ROYAL
PLAZA AT
SCOTTS. TEL:
6589 7799
THE CHEESE AND CHOCOLA
Entering the 55th floor of Marina Bay Sands, Iggy Azaleas

Fancy started playing in my head. Theres just something so
decadent about dining on cheese, chocolate and wine, while
getting a birds eye view of Singapores skyline to boot. We
started savoury, with 14 types of cheese, including Fourme
DAmbert, Stilton au Porto, Bleu d Auvergne, Beaufort and
Red Leicester. Plus, the buffet included a huge selection of
cheese-friendly accompaniments; warm bread, quince,
confitures and dressings. If you have a sweet tooth, youll go
ga-ga for the chocolate counter which has over 40 types of
handcrafted desserts. Think
macarons, chocolate souffl,
tarts, mousses, cakes, chocolate
barsthe lot. Complete the
experience with a wine flight
($19+++ for the classic option or
$28+++ for the sweeter dessert
option) Its oh-so worth it. SH.
From $48++, LEVEL 55, THE
CLUB AT MARINA BAY SANDS
HOTEL. TEL: 6688 8858
10 AT CLAYMORE
I walked in and thought; Where do

I start?! before quickly joining the
people piling their plates with clams,
mussels, Alaskan crab legs, prawns and
lobsters.The Asian selection was preppedd iin woks
k iin ffrontt off
you, so I had to try the char kway teow.The epic dessert
corner of crispy crepes and a decadent chocolate fountain
threatened to burst open my skirt, so next time Ill be sporting
an elasticated waistband! CT.
$72++; LOBBYLEVEL,PAN PACIFIC ORCHARD.
TEL: 6831 6686
TEA
LOUNGE
For a proper high tea,

head to the Tea
Lounge at Regent
Singapore. The space
is filled with bookshelves and art, and
the spread boasts
jam and clotted cream
m scones
scones, waffles
waffles,
churros and tiny rainbow cakes. In
celebration of SG50 theres also local faves
like chilli crab and kaya macarons . To make
things sweeter, the first 30 people to reserve
via Chope.com bag the buffet at $50++. EL.
$61++; LOBBY LEVEL, REGENT
SINGAPORE. TEL: 6725 3245
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Whats Hot Celebs
Puppy
Aziz Ansari:
Totes droolworthy,
amiright?
LOVE!
Put a dude with a dog and BOOM!

Thats double cuteness right there
there.
A little
wiener Josh
Duhamel
can admit to.
I feel so safe
in your arms
- Zac Efrons
little lady.
John
Legend andd
bosom
buddy Pippaa.
Channing
Tatum and
Meeka (lucky
b***h).
How can we
get in on that
nuzzle action,
Tom Hardy?
Taye Diggs
and Sammy
both work
the scruff.
Jake
Gyllenhaals
latest boo:
Boo Radley.
22
COSMOPOLITA
AN | JUNE 2015
PHOTOGRAPHY: CORBIS/CLICK PHOTOS; SPLASH NEWS/CLICK PHOTOS; TPG/CLICK PHOTOS; GETTY IMAGES.
Whos
leading who
RyGos or
George?
Whats Hot Opinion
The Golden Globes

arent till next
weekend, honey.
TEXT: CAROLINE CRIADO-PEREZ. EXTRA REPORTING: LUCY CLEEVE. PHOTOGRAPHY: DELMAR WATSON.
Lets Hear It
For The Girls!
FORGET MEN (FOR NOW), WHY IS IT SOME

WOMEN SEEM TO HAVE CONTEMPT FOR THEIR OWN SEX?
n a recent report called Reversing

The Brain Drain In Science,
Engineering And Technology, a
group of female engineers sat around a
table. They didnt know each other, but
they shared something in common: a
disdain for all things female. They
shunned the usual trappings of
feminine clothing. They looked down
on other women in their field,
describing them as emotional. One
woman explained that if she walked
into a room full of women, she would
leave, By definition, nothing important
is going on in this room. And a room
without importance was not one in
which she belonged.
Do you recognise yourselfeven a

little bitin these women? This
approach might seem like the key to
female empowermentyou too can be
like a man! But if you condone old
stereotypes about women, youre
damning yourselfno matter how
much you insist they dont apply to you.
Writer and feminist, Andrea
Dworkin once wrote, Those who think
that woman hating is okaytheyre not
feminists. Feminism, she said, had to
be about fighting on behalf of women as
a class, including all the women you
dont like, including all the women you
dont want to be around. Cosmos own
Sheryl Sandberg said, Its easy to
dislike the few senior women out there.

What if women were half the positions
in power? It would be harder to dislike
all of them.
Feminists are not perfect. Some
feminists deride those they call funfems, blaming women for trying to
please men, rather than a society that
punishes women who dont. There are
the feminists who bond over their
hatred of opinionated writers such as
UK writer Cailtlin Moran, or those
people who deride well-meaning efforts
by womens rights organisations such
as AWARE Singapore. And there are
those who denounce others as crazy or
man-hating.
But what happens when you become
a feminist who truly supports women?
One woman we spoke to told us about
her epiphany by the seafood section at
the supermarket. She realised she was
judging the women there competing,
even while doing the weekly shop.
I dont do that now and I feel
happier. I judge my body less. I respect
that its pushed out two babies and
recovered after an assault, she told us.
What these feminists and the female
engineers have in common is
recognising that, in this world, male
approval is key. Where they differ is that
the feminists have rejected the idea that
women cant be considered acceptable
without male approval. They have
decided to disbelieve that women are
inferior. They have learnt to
love women and in so
doing, they have learnt to
love themselves. What
could be more radical
than that?
Sheryl Sandberg
ITS EASY TO
DISLIKE THE FEW

SENIOR WOMEN OUT
THERE. WHAT IF
WOMEN WERE HALF
THE POSITIONS IN
POWER? IT WOULD BE
HARDER TO DISLIKE
ALL OF THEM.
23
Whats Hot With You
What Confuses You
ABOUT MEN?
We scour Singapores
streets for the
answers. BY HAYDEN NG
2
I dont get why

guys get all
frantic about
football or rugby
matches when
theyre with their
bros. Whats the
point of shouting
and jeering at a
TV screen? It
looks so silly.
DENISE KWOK, 26
@deekwok
When they refuse assistance and

assume that they can solve all
problems by themselves. The guys
Ive dated never asked for directions
even when travelling overseas, and
we constantly ended up getting lost.
In the end, it was always me asking
for help. XIN NING, 28
Why are they so competitive? They cant

stand losing to a woman at work or in life.
They also have double standards sometimes;
like my boyfriend, who tells me not to cut my
hair because he likes it long but recently went
to his stylist and walked out with a Mohawk,
without asking me. He looked like an alien
from Avatar! JENEE, 33 @xoxojeneen
24
The men around

me are quite
forgetful. My
boyfriend, for
example, is a car
fanatic and
memorises every
model and its
history. But when
it comes to
remembering his
schedule, hes
always clueless.
TZE MIN, 26
@tzeee
Were all human and its

okay to feel emotional,
but men always act
tough. They feel like they
have to be the stronger
one in a relationship by
not letting their
emotions out. But
women are good with
feelings, so speak
boys! We can help!
DENISE, 26
I dont get their obsession with muscles, and

especially when they try to get me obsessed with
fitness too. My ex was a gym instructor so he was
very particular about diet. Im much more laid
back, but whenever we were dating, I couldnt have
ice cream, cakes, fried chicken basically
anything tasty. Cut me some slack!
KIMBERLY, 27
@natesined
Some of the men Ive

met tend to leave
things hanginglike
ignoring texts or
pretending that they
dont get hints from
women. They expect
us to be decisive and
straightforward but
they turn out to be
more wishy-washy
than we are. Man up,
guys! HUI JUAN, 26
@limhjuan
I just dont understand why men

worship superheroesthose
characters arent even real! My
boyfriends a huge Marvel fan and
hes been collecting their comic books
since he was 10hes 29 now. He also
has a whole stash of figurines and
outfits, including the premium ones
that belong to the toy museum. They
arent cheap and just what is he
doing with them?! LIANG TONG, 26
@tongytongtong
ARE YOU 26 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE, AND WANT TO BE

IN COSMO? EMAIL YOUR CONTACT DETAILS, AND TWO
CLEAR PICTURES, TO COSMOPOLITAN@SPH.COM.SG.
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Whats Hot Confessions
DATING DUDS
EXPOSED!
This date
really stinks...
Olivia, 33
Taina, 31
LOAD OF RUBBISH
YOURE BOOKED
A guy Id been seeing for a few months
promised to buy me the perfect birthday
present. When he handed me a pretty
package over a romantic dinner, I was
delighted. Until I unwrapped it to find
George Orwells 1984, which could have
een a quirky gift, except it was also my
iterature text back in JC. I spent two years
taring atand hatingthat book!
Obviously, I was not impressed. Emily, 26
26
On our first date, this guy and I were

messing about, play fighting in the
street and he accidentally threw my
keys in a rubbish bin! The worst part
was, he wouldnt help me go through
the trash to find them! I had to
rummage bare-handed through leftover
food and slimy I-dont-even-know-what
while he just stood there and watched.
It was absolutely disgusting! And there
was definitely no second date.
Li Ting, 28
PHOTOGRAPHY: (SMARTPHONE) JON PATERSON/STUDIO D; CORBIS/CLICK PHOTOS; EZ PHOTOS/CLICK PHOTOS; GETTY IMAGES.
JUST SO CHEESY
Id been seeing
Peter for a few
months when he
invited me over to
his house. His
parents were out
so we headed to
his bedroom (you
can tell a lot about
someone based
on their room!).
It was bad enough
that he was in his
late twenties
and still had Star
Wars wallpaper,
but to top it off,
there was this
huge half-eaten
wheel of edam
cheese sitting in
the middle of the
floor (with strands
of his hair
surrounding it).
When I asked him
why it was there,
he simply
shrugged and
said, I was just
hungry in the
night!. I made a
swift exit.
Whether youre single or taken, weve

all had at least one bad date. Bring out
the cocktails, its story time!
GOING BANANAS
A guy from work
once asked me
out and we met
at a nice bar in
Duxton. Once
wed sat down
with our drinks,
he produced a
plastic banana
out of his pocket
for me. He said
hed noticed that
I always brought
a banana
milkshake back
with me after
lunch. I dont
know what he
wanted me to do
with it, but I just
stuck it in my
handbag and
politely declined
when he asked
me out again.
ATM GEM
I WAS SEEING THIS

SUPER-COCKY FRENCH
GUY CALLED CEDRIC. I
DONT KNOW WHY I
DIDNT DUMP HIM AFTER
OUR FIRST DATE WHEN HE
PAID FOR A COUPLE OF
MY DRINKS BECAUSE I
DIDNT HAVE ENOUGH

CASH ON ME, BUT
AFTERWARDS, INSISTED
THAT WE WALK TO AN ATM
SO I COULD WITHDRAW
THE MONEY AND PAY
HIM BACK BEFORE WE
PARTED WAYS!
Jennifer, 32
LETS GET EXOTIC

It was my first and last time at a speed dating event,
no thanks to this dude. It was bad enough that I was
stuck in a cavernous room with a bunch of other
people, so it made it difficult to hear what the men
were saying, but the pice de rsistance was when
one man, whom Ill call Creepy Carl, told me
he was into exotic women. When I
pressed him for details, he was oddly
specific; citing he wanted a Chinese/
Indian mixed-race woman who worked
in London.I am none
flabbergasted face.
YAK
Chelsea,
Chelsea 27
Is e exotic
eenough for
yyou, Carl?
NOT FUNNY
I once went on a blind date
with a stand-up comedian
(and I use these quotation
marks on purpose) called Mark.
When I asked him about his
performances, Mark yelled at
me for 20 minutes about how it
was irritating that people
expected him to be funny all
the time. I just stared into my
vodka soda, wondering
whether to chug it down or
chuck it in his face. To top it all
off, after an excruciating 45
minutes, he told me his place
was just around the corner and
invited me over. He sure didnt
know how to read an
audience! Gayathri, 28
YAK
UNSMARTPHONE
YAK
YAK
YAK
YAK
DATE FOR ONE

He just yakked on and on
about himself all through
our dinner date! He was
all self-love while I just
zoned out. I think I said
Hello and Goodbye.

Maybe he was just
nervous, but I still cringe
whenever I think about it,
and the hours of life lost!
Denise, 31
Like any other normal person,

I google-stalked the guy before
our first date on my smartphone
and came across his LinkedIn
profile. While out on our date, it
was going really well and we got
onto a subject where I had to
show him something on my
phone. He leaned in close to me
as I keyed in my password only
to find the close-up of his own
LinkedIn face filling up my entire
screen! I just wanted to die,
especially because both of us
were too embarrassed to mention
it and we pretended like it
hadnt happened for the rest of
the night! Nadiah, 29
UN EX-PECTED MOMENT
SINGAPORE IS A SMALL COUNTRY.I KNOW
BECAUSE I KEEP BUMPING INTO MY BOYFRIENDS
EXES WHENEVER WERE OUT ON A DATE. ON OUR
THIRD ANNIVERSARY,WE WENT FOR A NICE
MEAL ONLYTO FIND THAT ONE OF HIS EXES WAS
ATTHE NEXTTABLE! THE RESTAURANT WAS
PACKED SO WE COULDNT MOVE SEATS.WE JUST
HAD TO ALL SITTHERE! TRULY AN FML MOMENT.
Esther, 26
27
CROSSING
THE
BLURRED
LINES
Emily Ratajkowski needs to get something off her chest.
Yes, theyre real. And no, shes not changing her name
to make your life easier. Okay, thats two things
and theres a lot more where that came from.
BY LAURIE SANDELL | FASHION DIRECTOR: AYA KANAI | PHOTOGRAPHY: ERIC RAY DAVIDSON
Fu
un Fearless Fem
male
e
29
Fun Fearless Female
IN 2013, EMILY
RATAJKOWSKI
PRONOUNCED
RAT-A-COW-SKI
(THE J IS SILENT.
ONCE YOU GET THAT,
ITS PRETTY EASY,
SHE SAYS, BUT MORE
ON THAT LATER)
BOUNCED, LITERALLY,
INTO THE LIMELIGHT,
TOPLESS IN THE VIDEO
FOR ROBIN THICKES
CONTROVERSIAL
HIT BLURRED LINES.
30
t could have been easy to

dismiss her as just another
video vixen in the service of
making male musiciansin
this case Thicke and his
collaborator, Pharrell Williams
look sexually desirable. And yet, as
the YouTube views ticked skyward
(338 million and counting), Emilys
name was as much at the centre of
the discussion as the guys. There
was something different about her.
She defied everyones assumptions.
Before Blurred Lines, Emily was
an unknown model. Her biggest
credit: a Carls Jr. commercial. Post
BL, shes booked two major film
roles, first with Ben Affleck in Gone
Girl, next with Zac Efron in We Are
Your Friends, out this month. But
when the call came for the video
that would make her a star, she
balked. Initially, I turned it down,
she says. I read the breakdown,
and it sounded so badI didnt like
the idea of it. A woman-to-woman
convo with director Diane Martel
changed her mind. She explained
the goofiness behind it. Its about
celebrating your sexuality and
embracing it. Its important that
women take control of that.
Born in London, the only child of
an English professor mother and
artist father, Ratajkowskis
upbringing wasnt exactly
conventional: My mum was 39 and
my dad 45 when they had me. They
werent married. Her mother, a
Fulbright scholar, found out she
was pregnant right after accepting a
teaching position in the UK. A
telling anecdote involves a trip to
the grocery store when she was a
baby and a man approached her
mother. Your daughter is so
beautiful; she should be a model,
he said. Shes going to be a brain
surgeon, her mother retorted. At
home, nudity wasnt a big deal. My
mother was always comfortable
with her figure, and my dad had art

books of nude paintings. They never
treated me like a kid. Sometimes
that meant putting her Moses
basket in the middle of the table
during dinner parties and, one time,
even walking in on her parents
during the act. After it happened, I
went and sat in my car. Fifteen
minutes later, my dad came out
saying, You can come in now! My
mum asked, Arent you glad were
still making love?
Eventually, the family moved to
San Diego, where Ratajkowski
caught the acting bug. Her parents,
having no desire to drive to L.A. for
auditions, set her up with an acting
coach who suggested modelling. At
14, Ratajkowski was signed by Ford.
But the agency didnt know what to
do with the sexy teen, too short and
too buxom for the runway. Yeah,
we get itpretty face and great
boobs? Sob. But as so many girls
with #BigBoobProblems know,
being sexualised at an early age was
overwhelming. All of a sudden,
men are checking you out and you
barely know anything about sex,
she recalls of developing early.
Typecasting led her to quit acting in
high school, when all the roles I
was getting were the mean girl or
the cheerleader, which is not me.
Emily the Woman was not Emily
the Body, and shed be damned if
people didnt respect both.
So who is Emily the Woman?
Over lunch at Beachwood Caf in
For some
women, its a
requirement
for a man to
have money.
I dont feel
that way. I like
to be able to
take care of
myself and
prove it. Im
always the
first to offer to
split the bill.
31
Fun Fearless Female
32
L.A., Ratajkowski tells me shes a super

goober and name-checks Junot Daz
and Alice Munro as writers she loves. In
an alternate universe, I probably
wouldve gone to Sarah Lawrence College
[where she was offered a scholarship]
and been working at a magazine at this
point. In her spare time, she writes
short stories. If it sounds a bit
pretentious, she notes that she has
nothing to prove.Not worrying about
the perceptions of other people is
important to me, she insists. Especially
those who criticised her in Thickes
video. I feel lucky that I can wear what I
want, date who I want and dance how I
want. What a lucky thing to be a woman
at this time period and in this part of the
world. I dont need to not wear a bra to be
a feminist. I can celebrate myself, and
whether or not I want to wear makeup is
my own business. As is her love life,
which she keeps private.
Her dating habits, however, illustrate
her independent streak. Im always the
first to offer to split the bill, she says.
For some women, its a requirement for
a man to have money, she echoes. I
dont feel that way. I like to be able to
take care of myself and prove it. I also
dont want men to think that by buying
me dinner, theyre going to win points.
When it comes to sex, she takes issue
with women who use it for approval. I
have a friend who sleeps with a different
guy every week because she wants to
have sex, not to feel sexy. Another friend
is the opposite: she gets drunk, and shes
like, If I go home with somebody, Im
validated. I have an issue with that. Im
pro-sex, but it has to be for the right
reasons. So is her sex life more
colourful than vanilla? Both, she says.
I feel lucky
that I can wear
what I want, date
who I want and
dance how I want.
I can celebrate
myself, and
whether or not
I want to wear
makeup is my
own business.
Sometimes you want to call the shots.
Sometimes you dont. My moods change.
Im not the girl who will get all feisty
with someone the first time I sleep with
him, but Im also not going to cry during
sex because I think its so romantic.
What I want at any given moment is
different. And she is one hundred
percent comfortable telling a guy what
that is. Every womans body is different.
You have your own fingerprint, so you
have to be specific about what you want.
And so it is in all aspects of her life
which explains Ratajkowskis meteoric
rise. When I ask her who she hopes to
model her career after, its fitting that
she names Jennifer Lawrence and
Rooney Mara. They, too, are thoughtful,
personality-driven women who also
happen to be beautiful. And about that
hard-to-pronounce name (hey, Beyonc
has one too): When a Hollywood
producer suggested that she change it,
she had two words for him: F*** you. A
boss move, if ever there was one. Queen
B would be so proud.
Fun,
u Fearl
r ess
STYLE
Acetate
Sunglasses, Ksubi
at Robinsons The
Heeren, $210.
Metal Ring (blue &
green), $23.90,
Metal Ring
(infinity), $13.90,
Mixed Bangle
Stack, $36.90 (sold
as a set), Plastic
Bangle (navy),
$23.90;
all Topshop
TEXT & STYLING: CHERYL CHAN. PHOTOGRAPHY: ALEXANDER OW.
Hit
The
Mix up your own fashion
Pina Colada with some
sultry shades, a jangle of
accessories and the
essential ingredient of cool.
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Famed for
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Norse Projects at
Kapok, $349
Paul & Joe Sister
at Robinsons The
Heeren, $160
Helen Kaminski at
Kapok, $299
Marc by Marc
Jacobs, $292
House Of Holland
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SHADY
LADIES
Like Beyonc and Jay Z,
sometimes things work
better in pairs. Case in
point, coordinating
your lippie to your
sunglasses. Heres our
recommended power
couple combos.
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Linda Farrow X
Matthew Williamson
at On Pedder,
$450
BLUE + RED
PURPLE + PINK
MINT + ORANGE
With a classic cat-eye shape, a red lip

will help you to smoulder in the sun.
Lighten up dark sunglasses

with a baby pink pout.
Pastel vs Neon? Put that age old

trend battle to rest and wear both.
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more than pancakes on a

Sunday morning, its
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championing fresh talent.
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sh
Fa
t
es
others B
DOUBLE
THE FUN
June 8th marks annual

Best Friends Day. So
hand your bestie a super
chic friendship bracelet,
and celebrate with these
fashionable BFFs and
co-conspirators in style.
Beaded Friendship
Bracelets, Venessa
Arizaga at Lula
Rock, $119 each
Of course, when
Derek Zoolander made
his return to the runway
he took frenemy Hansel
Mcdonald along.
On the
street in
NewYork
PILLOW TALK
Why wear cheesy matching

tees when you can just shop
from the same collection?
Valentino
WOULD
THE Y WEAR
IT IN
WOODLANDS?
Thom
Browne
WE PRESUME
THIS IS WHAT
HAPPENS
WHEN YOU
TRY TO CROSSBREED BLAIR
WALDORF AND
A CHICKEN.
Swim Fan
Its officially that time of

year when we can hear the
beach calling. So peel off
those layers, ladies, because
this can mean only one
thingits bikini season.
Now whos up for a
weekend trip to Bintan?
Style inspo comes from everywhere

and this time were taking our cue from
The Muppets and cutting loose in a pair of
pyjama pants. Not only are they comfortable,
they add instant #Iwokeuplikethis attitude.
Lycra Bikini Top, $49.90, Lycra Bikini

Bottom, $49.90; both Billabong
Lycra Bikini Top, $49.90, Lycra Bikini

Bottom, $45.90; both Billabong
Lycra Bikini Top,

$45.90, Lycra Bikini
Bottom, $45.90;
both Billabong
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Fun, Fearless Style

Blugirl
Vivienne
Westwood
Moncler
Saint
Laurent
Tommy
Hilfiger
Issey
Miyake
Thom
Browne
Max Mara
Karen
Walker
HEAD LINERS
I youre happy and you know it, make like Pharrell and
If
cclap your hands as you model the best hats of S/S 15!
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Going
Bandanas!
Johnny
Depp
Wear one around your neck like a good ol

country girl, or hanging
from your jeans like a rock star.
Axl Roosse
Fashion I
Natalie Jo
Silk Twill Bandanas,

Herms, $310 each
Leandra
Medine
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Fun, Fearllesss Style
Get down and boogie

with fashions retro
resurgence of bellbottoms and wide-leg
flares. Ya dig?
SHOP
THE
LOOK
Denim Jacket, $370,

Denim Pants, $290;
both Bimba Y Lola.
Leather Bra, Stolen
from What Women
Want, $180. Leather
Bag, Tory Burch,
$725. Leather Flats,
ASH, $240
Michael
Michael
Kors, $800
Louis
Vuitton
Bershka, $79.90
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MAKEUP: KEITH BRYANT LEE/ ATELIER. MANICURE: WENDY/ THE GLAMOUROUS FACTORY. MODEL: AMY WILLOCK/ MANNEQUIN. SOME PRICES WERE UNAVAILABLE AT PRESS TIME.
Asos at
Asos.com,
$56
Flax Trenchcoat,
$330
Brass
0
Necklace, $150
Brass Earrings,
$90
Leather
Tote,
$330
Flash your
fashion cred
with a bold
neck-piece.
Rayon
Jumpsuit, $290
Polyurethane Skirt, $160
TEXT: JANICE PIDDUCK. PHOTOGRAPHY: GETTY IMAGES, CORBIS/CLICK PHOTOS.COM, IMAXTREEE.COM, FASHION ASSISTANT: NURUL AIN BATRISYIA.
Linen Shirt
Dress, $230
Tweed Jacket, $270

Mixed-metal
Lariat, $150
SHOP THE STORE: BANANA
REPUBLIC
On The Job
PUT SOME CHIC IN YOUR WORKING WEEK AND GET TONGUES
WAGGING AT THE WATER COOLER.
CLASS
ACTS TO
FOLLOW
Emma
Watson
Olivia
Palermo
Amal
Clooney
M
Meryl
Streep
in The Devil
Wears Prada
W
Robin
n
Wrigh
ht
Miranda
Kerr
Victoria
Beckham
CAREER
STYLE INSPO
STARTS
HERE.
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Fun, Fearless Style

y
ALT
GET INTO THE GRUNGE
IN RIPPED JEA
ANS,
PLAID AND HEAVY
DUTY LEATHER.
Cotton
Sweater,
Topshop,
$131
Denim
Jeans,
Guess,
$169
hich
Regardless of w llow,
fo
musical tribe you
r
te
ri
w
Singer/song
s you
Jhen Aiko show ion
sh
how to let your fa
e.
take centre stag
ED BY SILJA
PHOTOGRAPH
Leather boots,
Dr. Martens, $189
Leather
Backpack,
Marc byy
Marc
Jacobs,
$960
MAGG
ichael
Polyester Dress,M Flannel
08.
Michael Kors, $3
ist), RtA at
Shirt (around wa . Faux
08
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p.c
Shopbo
astygal.com,
Leather Heels,N
ngs, $157,
$106.Silver Earri 76, Gold
e, $3
Bronze Necklac
05; all Scosha.
Bangle (thin),$2
The2Bandits.
ff,
Cu
r
ve
com. Sil
Bangle, Jhen
old
.G
02
com, $2
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Jh
at
Aj
v
Lu
Aiko x
own
s
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he
s,J
ing
$57.R
Faaux Leather
L
Jaacket, Pull &
Beear, $
$129
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HAIR: BELLAIR FOR RICH HAIR CARE AT FACTORY DOWNTOWN. MAKEUP: JACKIE GOMEZ AT TOP 5
MANAGEMENT. MANICURE: CASEY HERMAN AT KATE RYAN INC. FOR CHANEL LE VERNIS.
FACE
C
I
S
U
M
THE
Cotton Polyester
Jacket, DKNY, $540
LIFE
FEEL THE BEAT AND BE

B
A BREAK OUT STAR IN
LUXE SPORTSWEEAR
AND IRIDESCENT HEELLS.
,
illy.com
r Top, M
Leathe nim Jeans,
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$615. D , $97. Canvas k,
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Topsho issguided.co
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Heels,
ings,
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$39. Go om, $62
.c
Ccskye
Cotton Pants,
Zara, $89
Patent
Leather
Boots, DKNY,
$376
Leather Bralet,
Dion Lee at Inhabit
The Other Store
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Fun, Fearless S y e
Cotton Toopp,
Billabongg
$79.90
Rose Quartz
Bracelet,
Thomas Sabo,
$763
Cotton
Muscle
Tee,Guess
e
$69
LAID
LET YOU
U
UR FREE SPIRIT FLO
OW WITH
FESTIVAL-READY TIE-DYE, FLARE AND
CRO
OCHET. ITS A HIP WA
AY TO HANG LOOSE.
Denim Jeeans,
9
9.90
H&M, $99
Faux Leather tote

bag,Guuess, $149
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COSMOPOLITA
AN | JUNE 2015
BEN GOLDSTEIN/STUDIO D. STYLIST: GABRIEL RIVERA FOR RJ BENNETT REPRESENTS.
Cotton Tuni
c,
Revolveclot Pam & Gela at
hi
Denim Jean ng. com, $112.
s,
Butter, $325 J Brand at Bread &
.
Jimmy Cho Leather Heels,
o,
Bentbycou $811. Necklace,
rtney.com
, $68. Brass
Cuff (v-sha
pe
com, $161 d), The2bandits.
. Plastic an
d
Metal
Bracelet (b
la
Scosha.com ck and gold),
, $150. Met
(gold), Jhen
al Bangle
Jheneaiko. Aiko x Luv Aj at

com, $57
Silver
Sill Earrings,
E i
Thomas Sabo, $169
Cotton Top,
9
Guess,$99
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PVC Sanda
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dals,
Charl
Ch
harles & Keith,
$49.90
PITCH
PERFECT
CHANNEL THAT FRONTWOMAN

FEELING WITH COOL
GRAPHIC PRINTS AND
BRIGHT POPS OF COLOUR.
Cotton Skirrt,Asos
at Asos.com
m,$118
Leather Bag,
Coach, $545

C
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Fun, Fearless Style
TAKE ONE
All hail the original girl-next-door style staple. Just throw it on

(with some bottoms of course) and youre good to go!
Take a leaf out of a
Hemsworth brothers
book and make a
relaxed crew neck
work for you too.
SUPERDRY
TEE
Bright cocktail
colours are beachbar perfect.
Palm-tree prints
bring a slice
of paradise to
the street.
Burnt-out cotton gives a

worn-in look, so theres no fear
of looking like your mother
dressed you.
Cotton-blend Tee
PERFE
ECT
PARTNERS
Ashlee
Simpson
On the street
in Milan
Biebeer T-shirt staple aside, up your glamour game with embellished

m, string bikinis and shades of sunset-inspired colour.
denim
Cootton
Jeersey
Dress
Canvas Glitter
Shoes
Denim
Jeans
Justin Bieber
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Vinyl Bag
Cotton
Scarf
Lycra-blend
Bikini
Denim Shorts
TEXT: JANICE PIDDUCK. PHOTOGRAPHY: TPG/CLICK PHOTOS; EVERETTDIGITALNY.COM. CORBIS/CLICK PHOTOS. FASHION ASSISTANT: NURUL AIN BATRISYIA.
Add some sunbleached

denimand
youre done!
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Fun, Fearless Style

NECK AND NECK
FLOWERED UP
Time to join the Peace Corps
with these floral appliqu jeans.
Complete with a pair of
heavy-duty platform heels.
Denim Jeans, House of Holland
at Net-a-porter.com, $393
LITTLE MISS
SUNSHINE
We spy with our little eye, a gorgeous

sparkly necklace that needs to be
in our possession right about now!
Diamant Necklace, Venna
at On Pedder, $1,000
Feeling fancy? We
reckon this flounccy
maxi dress paireed
with sandals annd
a denim jackett
is perfect for
champagne
brunching.
Silk Dress, D
Diane
von Fursteenberg,
$1,320
HEAVY DUTY
Make like your
favourite rapper
(ours is Kanye, obvs)
and accessorise
with this chunky ID
bracelet from Ann
Dexter-Jones.
Sterling Silver
Bracelet,
Anndexterjones.com,
$4,866
PIECES
From power flowers to luscious
leopard, get your quirk on with this
months loveable luxury pieces.
ANIMAL MAGNETISM
We hope this leopard doesnt
change its spots because were
going wild for new Coach
creative director Stuart Vevers
quirky designs!
Leather Bag, Coach
THE PINK
KNOT A PROBLEM
With its Judo uniform-inspir
leather-tie straps, w
feeling the Asian persuasion
with this pair of sexy heels.
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TEXT: CHERYL CHAN. SOME PRICES WERE UNAVAILABLE AT PRESS TIME.
fuchsia tuxedo
blazer is so fab well
wear it not just on
Wednesdays but
practically every day
of the week!
Wool Crpe Jacket,
Pallas Hermione at
Net-a-porter.
com,$2,389
Emporio Armani
Paul Smith
Dior
Richard Nicoll
Jil Sander
Antonio Azzuolo
Paco Rabanne
Anton
nioo Berardi
Temperley London
Giorgio Armani
TEXT: CHERYL CHAN. PHOTOGRAPHY: IMAXTREE.CO
OM.
Shop the
trends at Shop.
sheshops.com.
Cotton Bermudaas,
Karen Walker at
Shop.sheshops.com,
$48
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HOT PANTS HAVE HAD

THEIR HEYDAYITS NOW
TIME FOR THE SLOUCHYCOOL OF BERMUDAS.
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Fun, Fearless Style

e
On the street
in Milan
Take twosies
to the next
level by
pairing with
shoes in a
similar colour
palette.
If youre
printphobic, try
matching
fabrics
instead.
Satin Top,
$79.90,
Satin Skirt,
$149; both
Topshop
Try Before You Buy
WEAR IT!
If youre afraid of
looking too girly,
borrow from the boys
in menswearinspired separates.
It Takes
Two
Who says matchy-matchy is a
bad thing? This former fashion faux
pas has got us seeing double.
Cosmo
Verdict
Cotton Lace Top,

$978, Cotton
Lace Skirt,
$1,500; both
Jonathan
Simkhai at
Net-a-porter.com
Talk about a
#throwback!
Pin-up girls have
been dressing
in sets since
the 50s!
Brocade
Top,
Brocade
Trousers;
both Markus
Lupfer at
Club 21b
Jacquard
Polyester Jacket,
$99.90, Cotton
T-shirt, $24.90,
Jacquard Polyester
Shorts, $49.90,
all H&M.
he whole twosies trend is not

really my thing. Im more fond of
a classic, feminine style, and Im not
overly adventurous when it comes
to dressingespecially in things that
are shiny, printed and come as a set!
However, I can see the appeal of this
look; its pretty effortless and cool
and would make picking an outfit in
the morning so much simpler, which
means more snooze time for me.
Would I wear this out? Im not sure
maybe if it came in black. The good
thing is, once this fad is over, I could
consciously uncouple the pieces
and wear them separately. More
sleep and more style? Why not!
Samantha Yeo,
Senior Account Manager
Alice McCall
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On the
street in
Milan
Fun, Fearless Style
ASK
JANICE
COSMOS FASHION DIRECTOR JANICE PIDDUCK

SOLVES YOUR WARDROBE DILEMMAS IN A FLASH.
Weekend
watch
options?
IRENE, 28
Relax your
look with
something fun.
We hear this little
fella is a total hoot!
COCO, 31
ut
r be
1. Leather Wristlet,
Furla, $450 2.Leather
Wallet, Guess, $75
3. Leather Wallet, Coach,
$525 4. Leather Wallet,
Tsumori Chisato
In A
Fashion Fix?
Janice can answer

all your questions.
Email cosmopolitan@
sph.com.sg and get
totally on trend!
Whats sexy now?? FRANCESCA, 29

Doing the splits used to be my hot party trick,
but these days its less about throwing showgirl
shapes, and more about pulling the right moves
in a split skirt that shows a flirty flash of leg.
Im boyishly thin and a triple A

cup, whats my ideal bra? VERON, 27
Embrace your shape and be proud to
be a waif! A triangle bra frames a small
chest beautifullyyou and these guys
will be breast friends forever!
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Lace Bra,
Triumph, $39.90
Lace Bra, Jack

Wills, $39.50
Mesh Bra, Perkbykate.com,

$59
Chiffon Bra, Topshop,

$63.90
TEXT: JANICE PIDDUCK. FASHION ASSISTANT: NURUL AIN BATRISYIA. PHOTOGRAPHY: EZ PHOTOS/CLICK PHOTOS; IMAXTREE.COM.
FENDI
y old
you
VERSACE
Definitely. I admit
that I am also a serial
purse monogamist, but
when my other half fell
apart after 15 years, I
felt there was no
shame in upgrading to
a new model. Maybe
one of these beauts
will catch your eye
(and your coins!).
Silicone Watch,
Swatch, $99
EMILIA WICKSTEAD
Ive been in a
relationship
with the
same wallet
for over 10
years. Is it
time for me
to move on?
Right now, on
one
ne iin
n tten women in Singapore
report experiencing physical or sexual violence.
INTERNATIONAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN SURVEY
ACT NOW
TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
www.helpanna.com
Fun,
u Fe
F arless
BEAUTY
TEXT & STYLING: ELIZABETH LEE. PHOTOGRAPHY: RAYMOND TOH/VINEYARD PRODUCTIONS. ASSISTED BY: NURUL AIN BATRISYIA.
EDITED BY ELIZABETH RACHEL LEE
Etude House Color in Liquid Lips in

Always In Pink, $17.90
Dior Rogue Dior Brillant

in 999, $48
Urban Decay Revolution Lipgloss in

Bittersweet, $33
Esprique Bright Lasting Rogue in

0R290, $39
Too Faced Melted Metal in

Metallic Violet, $30
MAC Ultimate Lipstick in

Femme-De-Luxe, $41
NYX Simply Vamp Lip Cream in

She Devil, $12
Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain in

Barcelona Nights, $20.90
Chanel Rogue Coco in

Gabrielle, $48
Just Our
Cup Of Tea
Leave a makeup mark

wherever you sip with
sexy lipsticks that are
worth their stain.
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Fun, Fearless Beauty
BEAUTY NEWS
Pretty stuff, sexy products and the most awesome tips for staying gorgeous.
Japan
Hour
Sephora
Craig & Karl
for Sephora
Moisturizing
Hand Cream
Lagoon, $8
Sephora Craig &

Karl for Sephora
Bubble Bath and
Shower Gel, $16
New Branch Hair &
Sephora Craig
& Karl for
Sephora Color
Lip Last in 02
West End
Swirl, $21
DOTTY
FOR DOTS
Nail salon focuses on

Japanese colouring
techniques like
highlighting, lowlighting
and meshing with
foilwork to achieve
3D-like hair colour.
Handy bonus: they do
fab nails too! From $150.
Tel: 6702 3036
Be transported to the
heart of Japan with Ikeda
Spa Prestiges Onsen
Hot Spring Bath and Zen
Candle Massage, $260.
The bath boasts soothing
minerals and being
massaged with
aromatherapy candle
wax and essentail oils is
just, well, magical.
Ikeda.com/prestige
Wed like to thank Sephora for

teaming up with Craig & Karl (of
MCM illustration fame), for a
limited edition range of collectibles.
The kitsch offerings, from lipsticks to
handcreams are on-the-spot sellers!
Sephora Craig & Karl for Sephora Bath Gift Box, $34
Clarins UV Plus AntiPollution SPF 50 PA++++

Multi-Protection Day
Screen, $74
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LIFES BEACHY
Bior Aqua
Rich Watery
Gel, $18.90
Ioma Cell
Protector
SPF 50+
PA+++,
$85
HANDS UP IF YOU MAKE IT A

HABIT TO HIT THE BEACH IN
JUNE? WE DO, DESPITE THE
ALL-YEAR SUNSHINE. STAY
COMFORTABLE AND
PROTECTED FROM THE RAYS
WITH THESE THREE
LIGHTWEIGHT PICKS.
TEXT: ELIZABETH LEE. PHOTGRAPHY: TPG/CLICK PHOTOS.
Jessica
Alba
I like beingg
wild,especially
with myy
beauty.
New In Town
If youre a fan of
organic, holistic
skincare lines, look
for Hollywood-based
Arcona (Lindsay
Lohan loves it), and
Swedish brand
Estelle & Thild.
Besides smelling
delish, the Arcona
Cranberry
Gommage, $60,
exfoliates large
pores. If redness is
your beauty blip,
Estelle & Thild
BioCalm AntiRedness Rescue
Serum, $75, will
calm irritated skin.
Marc Jacobs
Beauty Brow
Wow Defining
Longwear
Pencil in
08 Dark
Brown,
$36
Marc Jacobs
Beauty Highliner
Gel Eye Crayon in
Top Sea-Cret, $36
MINS
5
WITH
GILBERT
SOLIZ
GLOBAL MAKEUP
ARTIST FOR MARC
JACOBS SHARES HIS
BEST BEAUTY TIPS.
Marc Jacobs was the
first to use runway
models with a barefaced
look.Tell us about it.
Marcs a trendsetter.
To achieve the no
makeup look you need
great skin,the right shade
of foundation,groomed
brows and a nude lip.
Q
A
What trend are you

loving right now?
Coloured liner.It totally
switches up your look.
My favourite shade is
Top Sea-Cret.
Q
A
Pretty
As A Picture
Confession: few things give us greater pleasure than
whipping out beautifully-designed makeup products in the
ladies. Case in point? These gorgeous six-shade palettes
from Tory Burch, $95 each. They come in vintage-style
notebooks and feature everyday, easy-to-wear shades.
Whats
your best
advice?
Dont
leave
home
without
makeup!
Marc Jacobs
Beauty
Enamored
Hi-Shine Lip
Lacquer in Moon
Glow, $39
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RAZORS
WORST-CASE SCENARIO
Staph or blood-borne viruses (like HIV)
Why? Razors can draw blood or fluids, which

leave bacteria on the blade after rinsing, says
dermatologist Deborah Sarnoff. Via nicks or
abrasions, youre vulnerable to a staph infection,
hepatitis and evenalthough highly unlikelyHIV.
EYE MAKEUP
WORST-CASE SCENARIO Conjunctivitis
Why? The damp mucous membrane

of your eye is like a VIP entrance
for bacteria. It just doesnt
have the same layers of
protection that the
skin does, making
transmission easy
for infections
like pink eye.
You wouldnt pass on a cold or infection to a friend, so why would

you share your cosmetics? Avoid these beauty no-nos.
Anything
InA Jar
WORST-CASE SCENARIO
A skin infection
Makeup Brushes
WORST-CASE SCENARIO
A skin infection
WHY?
Bacteria love burrowing
themselves in makeup brushes.
Theyre often damp from
products (like foundation) or
the environment (like humid
bathrooms). Borrow someones
brush and youre dusting their
germs onto your face and
contaminating your product.
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Why? Every time you dip

your finger into a jar of
face cream or foundation,
surface bacteria hitchhike

into the formula and incubate (bacteria love a dark,
damp environment). Dip
into a bad batch and you
could transfer that funk
to your face. To minimise
the odds, stick to your own
stuff and always apply it
with clean hands.
LIP COLOUR
WORST-CASE SCENARIO Colds and cold sores
Why? The mouth (which itself is a bacteria bonanza) doesnt

have the same outermost epidermal layer of skin leaving
it susceptible to infections like herpes simplex virus
type 1 (check that cold sore) and, more commonly, colds.
FACE-CLEANSING
BRUSH
WORST-CASE SCENARIO
A skin infection
WHY?
After cleansing, those bristles
become packed with dead
skin cells and sebum, which
bacteria feed on. Buffing
someone elses germs into your
pores? Thats an invitation for
troubleeven infection. Go
ahead and share a unit, but use
your own brush head (clean it
after each use) and replace it
after three months.
TEXT: DEANNA PAI. PHOTOGRAPHY: JON PATERSON/STUDIO D; JEFFREY WESTBROOK/STUDIO D; GETTY IMAGES.
HEY, CAN I
BORROW THAT?
Fun, Fearle
Fearless Beauty
Neck It!
DITCH THE DROOP WITH

THESE AGE-SAVING
TIPS. THINK OF THEM
AS SCAFFOLDING FOR
THE SKIN!
Turkey
neck? Not
by a long
shot!
SKIP THE STATEMENT

NECKLACE
That gorgeous piece might spruce
up an LBD but it can also stretch and
sag your complexion. Every once in
a while, go for door-knocker
earrings or fun rings to give your
neck a bit of a break.
NO YOYOING
If youre always losing and gaining
and losing a few kilos, it
could cause your neck to go turkey.
Make sure youre maintaining your
weight. No crash diets!
e all do it. Spend shedloads of

money on anti-aging creams,
yet fail to apply them on our necks. Its
not surprisingI meanits not a part
of the body we give much thought to,
but we should since the skin there is
thinner than on your face. Experts
believe you should begin your stopyour-drop schedule in your 20s,
applying anti-ageing and SPF creams
on your neck for prevention.
A little too late? Get on it today!
ADD SPF
First come sun spots, then the
sagging, so dont scrimp on that SPF.
Find one with antioxidants, like
Vitamin C; they increase
sun-blocking effectiveness.
The Atkinsons
Love In Idleness
Natural Spray,
$218, is muskfree and smells
like an ethereal
mix of violet,
raspberry and
patchouli. Mmm...
NECKCERCISE AT HOME
TEXT: MILLY ALMODOVAR, ADDITION

ONAL REPORTING: ELIZABETH LEE.
TOS; EZ PH
PHOTOGRAPHY: CORBIS/CLICK PHOTO
HOTOS/CLICK PHOTOS.
MOVE THE PERFUME

If youre spritzing your neck,
stop! The alcohol in fragrances
can dry out your skin (a.k.a a
wrinkle causer). Also, some
perfumes contain musk, which
makes your skin more sensitive to
the sun. Spritz on your wrists instead.
MOISTURISE!
Gently massage your neck and
dcolletage with fingers in an
upward motion to prevent future
sagging and wrinkles.
If skin feels
particularly parched,
the Nescens
Bio-Identical Lipid
Reconstitution
System (50ml), $365,
works to plump up
and increase skins
resilience.
THEFACESHOPs
Natural Sun Eco Power
Long Lasting SPG45
PA+++ Sun Cream,
$28.90, is long-lasting
and works well as a
makeup base.
Sit in a chair and lift your face

toward the ceiling. Open your mouth
wide and try to bring your lower lip
over your upper lip.
Hold for three
seconds. Relax and
repeat 10 times. Do
this a few times a
day for a
firmerlooking
neck.
For a sensitive and

stressed complexion,
try the antioxidant-rich
Swisscode Bionic Stem
Cell Radiant Elixir, $298.
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M T
Bior Warming
Anti-Blackhead
Cleanser heats up
for a spa-like feel.
Elizabeth
Arden Flawless
Future Caplet
Serum, $99,
hydrates and
brightens skin.
Orlane Vitality
Radiance Eye
Care Contour,
$75, Orlane.
com, refreshes
tired eyes.
what s up
whats
whats
up
LURKING
BREAKOUTS
ATIRED
TEXTURE
Seventy-one per cent of us

experience the Sunday Blues,
according to the mentalhealth organisation, Mind. This
means that the vast majority
of us would have spent last
night stressing over todays
mile-long to-do list, and not
snoozing a solid eight hours.
Result: inflammation, dryness
and under-eye puffiness, no
thanks to sleep deprivation
caused by all that worry.
what to do
Combat your skins case of the
Mondays with a de-puffing eye
cream (roller balls smooth the area
best) and a hydrating serum spiked
with brightening licorice (like
Elizabeth Ardens, above) or
vitamin C. Both fake a
fresh-faced complexion.
7
60
Mary Kay
TimeWise Repair
Volu-Fill Deep
Wrinkle Filler,
diffuses the look
of lines.
Lierac
Magnificence
Serum, $148,
helps boost
collagen
production.
The most stressful moment

of the week? 11:45 a.m. on
Tuesday, according to a survey
of 3,000 people. And when
your anxiety skyrockets, so
does oil production. Plus,
poor sleeping patterns
can compromise your acid
mantlea thin film on the
surface of your skin that
blocks bacteria.
what to do
If your instinct is to wash away
excess oil and bacteria with the
strongest cleanser you can find,
stop! Most soaps are alkaline, which
further erodes the acid mantle.
Plus, overwashing sends oil glands
into overdrive. Instead, wash with
a gentle cleanser made of salicylic
acid to sop up grease without
disturbing the barrier.
whats up
whats up
DEEPER LINES
Another study points to

3:30 p.m. on Wednesday as
particularly bad. Repeatedly
squinting at screens make
crows feet and brow
furrows look pronounced.
Copy machines and
overhead lighting all emit
low-level UV rays, which
break down skin-plumping
collagen over time.
what to do
Turn down the brightness on
your devices and order a glarereducing protector for your
computer screen. Then bust out
the retinolconsidered the father
of all anti-agers. The vitamin A
compound also increases your
collagen production.
DAYS INSIDE
YOUR SKIN
SWEETT-TOOTH
TH
SKIN
When it comes to healthy

resolutions, Monday is like
January 1 and Thursday is
sometime in mid-March.
Seriously! A comparison of
Google searches found that
midweek, we dont care so
much about eating right
it's the reason youre more
likely to say yes to birthday
cupcakes in the conference
room. Sadly, your skin pays
the price.
what to do
If carbs are your Kryptonite, reach
for serums that are packed with
peptides. (Check ingredient lists for
peptides, or try Lieracs plumping
serum, above.) The ingredient
repairs hardened fibres, leaving
skin supple.
Stress at work? No time for sleep?

Too much vino? Your skin is the first
to show it. These solutions are what
your face is screaming for
F S S
Hada Labo
Ultimate
Anti-Aging
Facial Mask,
$23.90, delivers
a major dose of
hyaluronic acid.
Lancme
Energie de
Vie Nuit
hydrates as
you snooze.
TEXT: HANNAH MORRILL; ADDITIONAL REPORTING: ELIZABETH LEE. PHOTOGRAPHY: JON PATERSON/STUDIO D; IMAXTREE.COM.
Olay Total
Effects
CC Cream
with SPF
15, $23.90,
protects and
perfects skin
instantly and
over time.
whats up
A CALMER
COMPLEXION
Do you feel the tension just

melting away? Sure, and
you can probably see it too.
When stress sinks, so does
cortisol, the hormone linked
to inflammation, increased
sensitivity and dehydration.
what to do
We wont ruin your Friday buzz
with an elaborate routine.
Just apply a BB or CC cream
(a.k.a tinted moisturisers
on steroids). Both work to
hydrate, protect with SPF,
and make skin glow. If youre
planning on going out tonight
or tomorrow, guzzle water to
prevent dehydration. At least a
litre should do the trick.
Skin Inc Optimizer

Voyage, $268
DOES YOUR
SKIN NEED
A THERAPIST?
Murad Skin
Smoothing Polish
exfoliates skin with
gentle jojoba beads.
Origins
Advanced Face
Serum, $148,
fends off free
radicals.
whats up
WEEKEND
GLOW
Saturdays are all about

sleeping in, doing laundry,
posting last nights party
picsrelaxed yet productive,
sort of like your skin today.
When inflammation is
low, your skin works more
effectively and products
absorb better. And if you got
lucky this morning? Go you!
Orgasms flood the body with
hormones and endorphins,
which can reverse the
damage inflicted by cortisol.
what to do
First, exfoliate. It helps products
penetrate even better. Then, before
going out, take a 15-minute cat nap
with a moisturising paper maskit
gives skin a spa-like glow.
whats up
HANGOVER FACE
Last nights tequila shots

and dance-off may have
been insanely de-stressing,
but alcohol dehydrates
skin and increases the
production of free radicals
collagen-attacking
molecules that increase lines
and make skin slack.
what to do
Like a greasy bacon-egg-andcheese, antioxidants are the
ultimate hangover cure for skin.
Look for serums with tea, vitamin
C, or mushroom. Later, when
youre watching Game Of Thrones,
treat yourself to an LED session
(more on that below), then hit the
sheets in a sleeping mask.
RED LIGHT,GO!
Once limited to spas and

derm offices, red-light LED treatments are now available
as handheld, at-home devices. This newbie by Skin
Inc gives skin a dose of infrared light, which produces
energy to help the body produce extra collagen and
elastin. One try and you won't be able to live without it!
Weve always known that

stress impacts skin, but
new research is giving us a
much clearer picture of
whats actually going on,
says Richard Fried, MD,
PhD, a dermatologist and
psychologist (cool combo,
right?) in the US. Any stress
deadlines, breakups, general
dissatisfactioncauses skin
to release neuropeptides, tiny
proteins that, when triggered
by stress, cause conditions
like acne, psoriasis, and
eczema flare-ups. More
and more derms are finding
that lifestyle adjustments, in
addition to topical products,
are the most effective way to
treat these issues, says Dr
Fried. So whats his
anti-stress prescription?
STICK TO A SCHEDULE. Do
your best to adhere to diet,
exercise and skin resolutions,
even if every fibre in your
body wants to skip the gym,
pig out and hit the sack without washing your face.
RELAX. If meditation is your
bag, an app like Headspace
(see p95) makes it easy to get
started. But really any activity
that helps you kick backNew
Girl marathons, walking your
pup, having sexwill help.
DONT PICK or prod, pop, or
peel. Stress causes us to be
hyper-focused on skins
imperfections. Step away
from the magnifying mirror,
and allow things to clear.

After
Try Before You Buy

Alterna
Caviar AntiAging Dry
Shampoo,
$42
DRY
SHAMPOO
Ditch flat follicles and
pump up the volume with these
hair-raising helpers.
Its not the most volumising

product (in fact, my hair
looked smoother!), but it was
amazingly effective at nixing secondday grease. Seah Yunxin, Graphic Designer
Percy & Reed

Radiance
Revealing Invisible
Dry Shampoo, $26
After
Before
After
Washing my hair is tricky,

as bleached locks take ages
Before Before
to dry, so this is a lifesaver inbetween cleans. I love my beach-ready
style! Cheryl Chan, Fashion Writer/Stylist
Bed Head
Oh Bee
Hive! Matte
Dry Shampoo,
$32
Ive never needed more air in

Before
my hair, but this made my
mane wild! I felt like an 80s Whitney
Houston. Great height, hold and eyecatching bold! Lucy Cleeve, Senior Features Writer
After
After
Redken
Pillowproof
Two day
extender $32
I like big barnets and I

cannot lie. This didnt add
Before
much height but along with
boosting volume, it lightened roots and
was easy to wash out. Jo Upcraft, Editor-in-Chief
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Oscar
Blandi
Pronto Dry
Shampoo,
$17
Oily scalp? No problem. This

soaked up grease and my hair
immediately felt lighter and
less frizzy, too. Plus, the citrus scent
is gorgeous! Sophie Hong, Features Writer
Before
Confessions of a
FRECKLE
FACE
Cute, sexy, quirky: just a few words one reader

was told about her freckles. Still unhappy, she
underwent a laser treatment that erased 30 years
of sun damage in 40 minutes.
Ive never thought my
freckles were cute. As a kid, I
had only a sprinkling but it
was enough to make me feel
different. At recess, one girl
used to jab her fingers into
my face, laughing as she
counted each speck.
Summers at the beach
were torturous. Back then,
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my girlfriends and I would

(stupidly) bask for hours. At
the end of the day, they
emerged as bronzed babes
while I remained ghostwhite and spotty.
By the time I started my
first job at a magazine, my
freckles had taken on a life of
their own. Years of sun
walls, causing them to

rupture and die.
Sounds scary, but as Dr.
Gross explained, my skin
cant properly defend itself
anyway, so why not start
anew? He warned that it
would be uncomfortable
and that it would also cost
upwards of $1,000! But I
was determined.
That day, the pain was
barely tolerable and I left 20
minutes later with hundreds
of tiny, hive-like marks
(which later did scab),
thinking: this better be
worth it. A week later, half
my freckles were still there!
Zapping dense sections in
one session risks a burn,
said Dr. Gross, suggesting a
second try. I agreedonly
after he promised numbing
cream and painkillers.
This time, the laser felt
more like an annoying flick.
And once the scabs healed,
my face was clearer even
radiant! Dr. Gross wasnt
surprised: The YAG is the
most underrated skin
treatment out there. And he
predicted Id be back.
Later, a friend told me to
enjoy my new complexion
while it lasted as theres no
way Id sign up for all that
again, right?
Are you kidding? In a
heartbeat! I said.
THE NEXT BEST THINGS
While lasers are the only thing that can truly

elp
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create a more even complexion.
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FEATHERLIGHT
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Illamasqua
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FADES DARK
SPOTS
Dr. Dennis Gross
Skincare Ferulic
Acid and Retinol
Brightening
Solution, $132,
lazada.sg
BRIGHTENS
SKIN TONE
Peter Thomas
Roth Camu
Camu Powder
CCX30, $110
HIDES THE
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Amazing
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TEXT BY: JESSICA MAITLIN. PHOTGRAPHY: JEFFREY WESTBROOK/STUDIO D; IMAX TREE.COM.
exposure had fused them

into little freckle islands.
So not chic.
I didnt exactly feel sexy
on the dating scene either.
Ever heard a guy say, I went
out with the hottest girl last
night with freckles? Me
neither. So I spent my 20s
testing spot-fading creams,
trying to manage my flaw.
But earlier this year, I had
a freak-out. The islands had
turned into continents!
How did this
Freckles?
happen? I asked
I just have
Dennis Gross, MD,
a whole load
a dermatologist.
of beauty
When skin is
spots...
exposed to UV rays,
pigment-producing
cells kick into high gear,
creating an even all over
tanyour natural defense
against burn, he said.
But your cells arent able
to produce enough pigment,
so they go to extremes and
reproduce themselvesan
abnormality that shows up
as spots rather than a
uniform tan.
The solution: the
Q-switch YAG laser (used in
tattoo removal). It emits a
wavelength of light thats
absorbed only by the colour
brown (the reason only
freckles are affected; not the
skin around them). Heat
injures the pigment cells
Beauty
Expert
CHANGING UP YOUR LOOK IS

EASIER THAN YOU THINK. WERE
STEALING THESE BEAUTY
SECRETS FROM KAZUHIRO
O
HIRUMA, GIVENCHYS
INTERNATIONAL MAKEUP
UP
P
ARTIST, STAT. By ELIZABETH LEEE
do you think is big
Q What
for 2015?
A
Noir Coutuure
Mascara
ajal Po
Pop, $3
Kaj
$36
Its all about colour! Bright, vibrant

shades inspired by confetti and
carousels. Expect happy hues like pink
and yellow for nails and bright, flashy
glamour for the eyes.
Gelee DInterdit
in Orange, $44
Instead of using a piece of tissue

or cotton pad, Ill place a brush on
the lower lash line to catch any
potential eyeshadow fall-out.
perfect day-to-night
Q The
look consists of
A
A really good smoky eye. Most

women wear light makeup during
the daydont be afraid to add more
eyeliner and mascara to really open up
your eyes.
tips to beat the humid

Q Any
Singaporean weather?
A
Iggy and Riri

know how to
work it with
candy hues.
It may be hot outside, but were

always in air-conditioning indoors, which can be very dehydrating
for skin. Spend more time on your
skincare routine, and skip thick
foundations so your skin can breathe.
Le Vernis, $32
can we translate
Q How
avant-garde runway
trends into real life?
A
There are no rules when it comes

to fashion and beauty. Instead of
blindly following trends, try one (e.g.
a bold lip colour) that is a little out
of your comfort zone, but still fun.
FOLLOW NEW TRENDS,

BREAK
A FEW RULES.
HAVE FUN
WITH DRESSING UP!
Kaz on making a look work for you.
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Le Prisme
Prism
Visage, $86
PHOTOGRAPHY: TPG/CLICK PHOTOS
Senior Beauty
Writer Liz
gets cosy
with Kaz.
all-time favourite
Q Your
beauty trick?
A
Wouldnt you like to walk into the room with skin so glorious, youll be
the envy of everyone? Vaseline will tell you how.
Wouldnt it be awesome if you could take a sele without
having to use a photo lter to make your skin appear fairer
and brighter? Its possible with Vaseline Healthy White
Instant Fair Lotion, which brightens your skin tone.
You see, daily exposure to UV rays and constant
temperature changes when youre moving in and out of
an air-conditioned room can lead to an uneven skin tone.
Vaseline Healthy White Instant Fair Lotion leaves
your skin smoother, fairer and more supple. Best of all,
this eect is not just temporary. With prolonged use,
your skin will get fairer over time. Whats more, its fast
absorbing texture does not leave a greasy or sticky feel.
The result? Silky smooth and fairer skin just ve minutes
after application!
My Fair Lady
Vaseline Healthy White Instant Fair Lotion lets you achieve

fair, radiant skin in one application. And its all thanks to
these special ingredients.
Skin Micro-Reectors
Illuminating minerals like iron oxide and titanium dioxide

act as micro-reectors to brighten skin instantly.
Skin appears enviably healthy and radiant.
Skin Lightening Bio-Actives
Vitamin B3 helps reduce hyperpigmentation, even out

your skin tone, improve skins elasticity and enhance its
barrier function.
12-HSA reduces melanin formation and nourishes the skin.
Dull skin is often caused by an accumulation
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Regular exfoliation will promote cell renewal,
and also help your skin better absorb Vaseline Healthy
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TIP
After rubbing the lotion into my skin for a few

seconds, it disappeared and my skin looked
instantly fairer. The lotion feels very light and
there is no sticky residue. It creates a silky white
veil over my hands and I also love its scent.
Roseanne Tang, 24, Beauty Blogger
I really love the creamy yet lightweight

texture of Vaselines Healthy White Instant Fair
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and moisturised. Im amazed how fast its
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leaves my skin looking two shades lighter!
Macrina Lin, 22, PR Assistant
BEFORE
AFTER
Fun, Fearless Hair

From chameleons
to classic styles:
Victoria
Beckham
Katy
Perry
Kelly
Osbourne
Rihaanna
Eva
Chen
Anna
Wintour
WHAT DOES YOUR

HAIR SAY ABOUT YOU?
Zooey
Deschanel
Whether you tweak your tresses faster than Rihanna, or have rocked the same do since you
were six, whats on your head can reveal a lot BY HAYDEN NG
70
ffirst to notice? According

to Ho, its (yes, youve
guessed it) our hair.
Janice K, chief barber at
We Need A Hero says
that your locks tell
people about your lifestyle
pe
and job. Its like a teaser of
who you are.
WHAT DOES
C
CHANGE MEAN?
Social scientists have long

studied how appearances
can impact others
judgment on competency,
amicability, intelligence
and trustworthiness,
says
Ho. That means your
s
bosses and colleagues may
b
associate your hairstyle
with a certain personality.
If you swap your style
regularly, it signals that
youre fun, experimental
and easily bored, explains
Roseanne Tang, make-up
artist and trainer at Bloom
by Roseanne. Youre also
an outgoing, adaptable and
risk-taking person, adds
Janice. So, if what the
experts say are true, my
hairs telling people that Im
a social person who gets
tired of things easily. Hmm,

Im not sure if Id agree with
that assessment...
also represent a fear of

change, adds Ho.
SAME = BORING?
Once youve found the look

that works for you, people
will remember you for it
like Kelly Osbourne with
her lilac hair and Anna
Wintour and her bob.
Wear it with confidence so
that people associate you
with it, advises Janice.
And if you still havent
nailed a go-to look, do
plenty of homework before
visiting your stylist. The
more references and ideas
you have, the better it is for
you both to decide on a
realistic style, reminds,
Paul Percival, founder and
director for Percy & Reed.
CONFIDENCE MATTERS
Theres also nothing wrong

with having a signature
look. Just check out
Michelle Chia, Miranda
Kerr, Eva Chen and Phua
Chu Kang (yes, PCK).
Theyve been sporting the
same style for ages.
Theyre comfortable just
the way they are. Sticking to
one cut for a long time
creates an iconic look for
them, says Tang. Having a
trademark do may tell
people that youre inflexible
and not a big risk-taker
either. Even though it
suggests stability, it may
QUICK
FIX
The office drawer
hairssentials
to survive the 9-5.
From left:
Percy & Reed
Radiance
Revealing
Invisible Dry
Shampoo, $26;
Bed Head Hard
Head Hairspray,
$32; Victorias
Secret Ultimate
Hairspray, $30
PHOTOGRAPHY: CORBIS/CLICK PHOTOS; TPG/CLICK PHOTOS.
y hair has
undergone
several
changes since I
joined Cosmo. Ive
evolved from a
bowl-cut and
bangs to K-pop
p
perm and slickback. But I see
it as a part of
my personality
so I spend a lot of
time every
morning to
condition, blowdry and tame
the frizz.
Its important to
look good when
your job brings you
face to face with many
people. According to Ho
Shee Wai, director of
The Counselling Place,
research has shown that
we tend to remember
things that are presented
first and last. Although
there are studies to show
that first impressions
might often be wrong,
people still tend to hold
on to these images. And
which feature do people
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Fun, Fearless Beautyy

Heat and
humidity? No
sweat, baby!
LOOK
HOT, STAY
COOL
When life gives you endless humidity, you

use the heat to get you to peak hotness. Wet hair,
sweaty brow you dont faze us anymore!
Make It
Monochromatic
Summer Sitch :
HOT
NIGHT
OUT
Now trending: matching

nails and lips. It makes
a drink-sipping pic
way more like-able.
Nails Inc Perfect Pink
Collection in Elm Park Gardens
and Rose Street, $27 each
SEXY SPRITZ
Versace Eros Pour Femme

EDP (100ml), $185
Loud lips were made for hot,

dimly-lit nights. Layer
velvet-finish foundation
over primer for long-lasting
matte skin.
Rita Ora
Show Some Skin

Crop-top it with confidence by massaging
in a caffeine lotion (like Bliss) to tighten
skin. The effect lasts a few hours.
Then reach for a body
sorbetthis new
type of lotion
cools and
softens skin
with zero
residue.
Kelly
Osbourne
The Body Shop

Pink Grapefruit
Body Sorbet,
$19.90
Dance-Friendly Do
A textured updo (like Dakotas
messy bun) gets sexier as you
sweat. Pull air-dried hair into a
low pony, and tie the ends with
an elastic. From the bottom,
roll the tail upward to create a
messy bun at the nape. Pin in
place, mist on hair spray and
let frizz fly free.
Bold &
Budge-Proof
Victorias Secret
Ultimate Hairspray, $25
Bliss Fat Girl

Slim Arm
Candy, $56
Chanel
Perfection
Lumire
Velvet,
$78
Lancme Rogue
in Love Violette
Coquette, $40
Dakota
Johnson
Make Up For
Ever Rouge
Artist Intent
in Playful
Pink, $37
Stila
Aqua Glow
Perfecting
Primer, $40
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Fun, Fearle
ess Be
eauty
BEACHY MIST
Sally Hansen
Triple Shine Nail
Colour, $9.90
ckk one summer EDT

(100ml), $88
Mega-Watt Mani
Pool water can dull a regular
mani fast. But this polish (paired
with its top coat) was made to
stay shiny, thanks to the star
ingredient of crushed pearl..
Sisley Visuel PhytoEye Twist, $58
Elie Saab
Bare Minerals
BareSkin
Perfecting Veil
Light to
Medium, $42
Summer Sitch :
Alterna Caviar CC
Cream 10-in-1
Complete
Correction Leave-In
Hair Perfector, $56
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Skin Inc
Hydrating
Shield
A Place In The Sun
Wet Hair, Dont Care

Beyoncs Drunk In Love moment
made the wet look hot, and no
style is more pool-friendly. Spritz
on sea salt spray, then layer
leave-in conditioner (to
nix crunch) through dry
hair to create the
texture. Bonus: it will airdry perfectly post-dip.
Bold liner has been making a

splash recently. Seal mascara with a
waterproof coatand protect your face
by dusting powder sunscreen over SPF.
O&M
Original &
Mineral
Surf Bomb
Sea Salt
Spray, $35
A pool-party invite means lots of

time spent basking under the sun, so
dont forget to load up on the SPF.
Look for something that has at least
a PA +++ rating so youll be protected
from both UVA and UVB rays.
The Shiseido Perfect UV Protector SPF 50 PA ++++
has an amazing formulation that increases its sun
protection factor when in contact with water.
TEXT: MARTHA TOPRAN & ELIZABETH LEE. PHOTGRAPHY: CHRIS COPPOLA/STUDIO D; SNAPPERMEDIA;
CORBIS/CLICK PHOTOS; TPG/CLICK PHOTOS; GETTY IMAGES.
Ocean Liner
i
POOL
PARTY
Your Hair:
Unplugged
Summer Sitch :
YOUR
COMMUTE
SUBTLE SPRAY
Warming your scalp

with a blow-dryer,
then getting out into
the Singapore
humidity equals
Frizz City.
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When it comes to
seduction, all signs point
to his pout. Give these a try
and hell be puckering up!
PLAY INNOCENT
When youre out for a meal, casually reach
over and run your thumb over his lower
lipeven if theres nothing there. Let your
finger linger for two more seconds while
giving him the Im-not-that-innocent
look. Too bold for you? Try doing the
same with a napkin instead. Hell be so
flustered because a) hell think that he has
something on his face and b) you obviously
just gave him a signal that youre interested
in taking the party somewhere with a little
more lip service.
TEXT: SOPHIE HONG. PHOTOGRAPHY: CORBIS/CLICK PHOTOS.
HROPOL
T
N How to
Y
OG
MA
A LITTLE TASTE
touch his .
LIPS
HANDLING HIS BITS

THE HOT WAY
Trying to get your man to #eatclean to no

avail? Sex can be a great motivator. Lie
on top of him with a strawberry between
your teeth and trace it along his bottom lip.
Then, push it into his mouth and take a bite
of your half. It will get messy with juices
dripping everywhere, but here comes the
fun part: once the strawberry halves are
eaten, lick and gently suck his lips to get
them all clean again. Change things up by
using other types of fruit or even ice. Hell
be eating out of your, um, mouth, in no time.
DO IT LIKE THE FRENCH

Keep it long and steamy. Yes, were talking
about the famous French kiss. Start with a
gentle smooch, then part your lips slightly
and trace your tongue along the curves of
his pout. Then (gently!) nibble on his lower
lip to stimulate nerve endings. If he starts
getting a little too mouthy, pull back. Do
this at least three times before launching
into a full-on game of tonsil hockey. You
have to make him work for it. And yes, this
counts as foreplay.
79
Manthropology
Turn on the
TV...and me
please.
men
WHAT ONE
SEX TIP WOULD
YOU GIVE
TO WOMEN?
Because theres more on a guys
mind than just his penis.
KEGELS ARE
IMPORTANT. DO
THEM PLEASE.
Josh, 31, Designer
Masturbation is good
for you. It lets you
understand what you
want plus its always
hot if you let us watch.
80
Brandon, 31,
Financial Planner
KEITH, 28, EVENTS EXECUTIVE
Just be yourself.
Thats enough to
get me smitten.
ALDRIC, 32, ESTATE PLANNER
Genuinely enjoy
giving a BJ, dont
just do it for the
sake of doing it.
Thats actually
kind of a turn-off.
SEX DOESNT
HAVE TO BE THIS SUPER
ROMANTIC THING ALL THE
TIME. SOMETIMES ITS
MESSY, SOMETIMES ITS HOT
AND SOMETIMES ITS
JUST SILLY FUN.
Ben, 27,
Sales Assistant
SURPRISE
YOUR MAN
EVERY NOW
AND THEN.
DONT WAIT
TILL WHEN
BOTH OF YOU
ARE IN BED
AT NIGHT.
CHIN HENG, 29,
ACCOUNT MANAGER
TEXT: SOPHIE HONG. PHOTOGRAPHY: (MAIN PICTURE) NICK ONKEN; (BRA) RICHARD MAJCHRZAK/STUDIO D.
tell us
Know what you

want and dare to
ask for it. Its
very hot when a
woman does that.
Amos, 28, Pilot
GETTING SEX
TIPS FROM PORN
IS A BAD IDEA.
WE ALL KNOW
ITS NOT
REAL LIFE!
WHATEVERS
COMFORTABLE
FOR YOU IS THE
SEXIEST THING
YOU CAN DO.
Hearing you
moan (with
pleasure!)
is always
a major
turn-on.
MING WEI, 32,
CIVIL SERVANT
Never fake it.

He wont know
what pleases
you, and his ego
will be so
crushed when
he finds out
that youve
been acting
all along.
Simon, 29, Auditor
ALAN, 28, SALES DESIGNER
Guys really have

a problem with undoing
bras. Please save us the
embarrassment and do
it yourself!
Emirahs, 27,
Educator
Tim, 35, Management

Consultant
After-sex
time is
important.
Sometimes
guys like a
bit of
spooningand at
times its even nice to
be the little spoon!
Jonathan, 26, Doctor
For a start, pay attention

to your partners needs.
Communicate with him, or
youre not going to really
get what you want!
Jermaine, 26,
Real Estate Agent
You know how girls

get super aroused
when were kissing
their necks and
whispering into
their ears? The same
goes for men too.
Dont always focus
on the end result, a
slow build up is
always awesome.
Russell, 26,
Web Developer
Its not
just
about
our
penises.
We have
many
other erogenous
zones, like our
neck, chest and
even the back of
our ears.
When you try and

d
make sure that he has
the best time ever, you
will get the best time
ever too.
VICKESH, 33, ENGINEER
HYGIENE IS
SUPER
IMPORTANT.
KEEP IT CLEAN
AND TRIMMED!
ZI BIN, 30,
ENGINEER
Dont
abruptly
stop what
youre doing
the second
Ive finished!
It feels much
better when
you take
your time.
LANCE, 29,
MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Shower your
guy with
compliments
as youre
getting sexy.
Two words: proactiveness

and spontaneity. Make him
guess your next move!
Gilbert, 31, Management Consultant
Damon, 27, Property Agent
81
Manthropology
Guys Sitting
On Couches
At Shopping
Malls
Is that a headband,
a necklace, or a
belt? Everything
looks the same.
Sean, 26
Im reading a book
on artisan cocktails.
I could use, like, four
right now.
This is my
second day
in a row here.
Im currently
debating whether
my fiance owes
me. Im thinking
a steak and a
BJ when we
get home.
You see them

everywhere:
slouched, bored,
staring at their
smartphones. But
what are these
guys thinking as
they chill by the
changing rooms?
We find out.
Michael, 28
Im so bored, I
might steal one
of the salesgirls
walkie-talkies,
pretend to be a
manager, and tell
everyone the store
is closing.
Marcus, 34
Taufik, 27
I walked into the

sale room for a minute,
saw the chaos,
and ran straight out.
I cant do this.
My iPhone is dying
as is my soul.
Josh, 32
Nick, 29
Chia Ming, 28
THE SECRET LIFE OF BAES
How He Really Spends His Me-Time

Does a girlfriend change a dudes everyday time management? Uh, yes.
Flirting
with
Sarah in
marketing
Thinking
about
getting a
dog
5%
5%
Masturbation
10%
Painstakingly
crafting
casual texts to
Jen Tinder
Watching
Reese
Witherspoon
movies
Scouring
Etsy for
her birthday
present
Having actual sex.

Score!
Hanging
with the
guys
Feeling
really lonely
20%
20%
10%
15%
Avoiding
Sarah in
marketing
5%
Eating a stack
of kosong
pratas at 3 a.m.
Painstakingly
deciphering
passiveaggressive texts
from her
Trying to
make out during
House Of Cards
10%
15%
Planning
nice dates
with her
20%
15%
SINGLE
82
5%
10%
10%
15%
Mindlessly
surfing the
internet
Masturbation
IN A RELATIONSHIP
Realising
your friends
arent
gentlemen
10%
91
PER CENT OF MEN

ARE COMFORTABLE
BEING ASKED OUT
BY WOMEN, SO YOU
DONT EVEN NEED
TO CHUG A BRAVERY
MARGARITA BEFORE
YOU GO IN FOR
THE KILL.*
TEXT: (GUYS ON COUCHES) MARISSA GAINSBURG; (THE SECRET LIFE OF BAES) ALAN HANSON; (GUYS ACT LIKE BABIES) JOSH GONDELMAN; (FICTIONAL
CRUSH) RACHEL MOSELY. ADDITIONAL REPORTING: SOPHIE HONG. PHOTOGRAPHY: (MARGARITA) SHUTTERSTOCK /HURST PHOTO; (SCANDAL) ABC;
(BOOKS) AMANDA LANZONE; CORBIS/CLICK PHOTOS; EVERETT COLLECTION/CLICK PHOTOS. * STATISTIC FROM MATCH.COM 2012 SURVEY.
I knew she wanted to get a red dress.

What I didnt know is that theres
the a-line type, the empire type, the
shift type, the drop waist type, the
sheath type, the blouson type and the
asymmetrical type. Shes been here
trying to decide for the past hour.
Ugh, kill me now.
What His
Fictional Crush
Says About Him
THE BROS
BOOKSHELF
If he had his way, his

library would be lled
with these literary
classics... Oh, boy.
Besides that he needs to

spend less time in front of the TV.
A DISNEY
PRINCESS
Maybe hes got the

hots for Ariel or Elsa
(hes too young).
Regardless, the
risk of man-child
syndrome runs high.
Beware the boy
hiding inside.
DAENERYS
TARGARYEN
This Game of
Thrones badass
has legions of
followers at her
feet. Feel very free
to be the boss in
this relationship.
In other words, tell
him when hes bad
(even if hes not).
HERMIONE
GRANGER
Hermione
fanboys tend
to fall into two
camps: sensitive
braniacs (win!) or
cradle-robbing
creeps (fail). Can
we get a Sorting
Hat over here?
OLIVIA POPE
Anyone who
keeps a weekly
Scandal date
night with Ms.
Pope has a
penchant for
drama. But in
his fantasy, hes
competing with
the President.
Translation? This
ones got swag.
WHY GUYS
ACT LIKE
BABIES
WHEN
THEYRE
SICK
Does rubbing
Vicks on my
chest count
as foreplay?
Its because we take all the energy we should use to respond to the
early symptoms of illness and spend it vigorously denying those
signs until we feel like Walking Dead extras: green, contagious and
barely able to walk or talk. As a man, I deny all signs of weakness. If
I cough, I pretend its a ghost leaving my body. If my muscles ache, I
assume its from working out too hard (I havent lifted a
weight in years). The great paradox of being a man
is, by the time youre sick enough to admit you
need a doctor, youre too sick to get to the doctor.
Women, on the other hand, grow up learning
about, waiting for, then suffering through their
period. Part of being a woman is preparing to feel
like crap. Most of the women I know carry an entire
Watsons in their handbags at all times. My entire
medicine cabinet contains Panadol,
toothpaste and hair gel that I havent
used in a year. But its a pretty good
stash for a man-baby.
83
Manthropology
p gy
DAR
RWINIAN DATE NIGHT
T
THE
BOYFRIENDS
R
ROMANCE EVOLUTION
Th
he Wild
World Off
S
Shorts
BOOTY
SHORTS
Its cool hes
into fitness...
But the
mouse is out
of the house.
BUYING
PADS
TOGETHER
A
DOZEN
RED
ROSES
1 DATE
DYING THE
DAY AFTER SHE
DOES
WATCHING
GIRLS
WITH HER
MIDDAY
I LOVE YOU
TEXTS
1 MONTH
1 YEAR
10 YEARS
50 YEARS
THIGH
HIGHS
So preppy.
Hope you find
pillow talk
about his golf
handicap
attractive.
KNEE-LENGTH
K
He keepps the style classic so
he cann express himseelf in
otherr ways,like beinng a
Or
meggahit producer. O
roccking a pattern..
GUYS SPILL: THE BEST

Do fathers really know best? In honor of Fathers Day
this month, we investigate.
SUB-KNEE
Um, capris?
Check his IDhe
might actually be
stuck in Poly.
Decline his offer
to grab Pokky
for lunch.
PRACTICALLY
P
PANTS
Aw,
w,he feels bad about his
callves. Beware: he might
keepp his shirt on during sex.
Lock the bathroom door.

Nothing kills romance
like your girlfriend
seeing you on the toilet.
WEI LOONG T., 30
ADAM M., 26
If a woman asks you

how old you think she
is, always say 26
within reason. If theyre
younger than 26, they
want to feel older, and
if theyre older, they
want to feel younger.
TIM B., 29
84
Its okay to masturbate.

Dont let anyone tell you
otherwise.
Martinis are like

breasts. One is not
enough, and three is too
many. Two is perfect.
BRIAN K., 31
The best relationships

begin when youre
friends first and it turns
into something more.
Dont be a
douche bag.
Sex is a lot of fun and

everybody does it
birds, bees,cavemen
but its the best when
its with the right
person.Then it really
means something.
AMIRUL P., 30
ZACH B., 29
JORDAN W., 27
TEXT: (MAN CHILD) ANNA BRESLAW; (DARWINIAN DATE NIGHT) ALAN HANSON; (DATING ADVICE) GABRIELLE HURWITZ. PHOTOGRAPHY: SPLASH NEWS/CLICK PHOTOS; EVERETT COLLECTION/CLICK PHOTOS.
YOU CAN
N MEASURE
A MAN BY
BYTHE
O HIS
LENGTH OF
SHORTS. (WHAT
T
WE
DID YOU THINK
O
ONNA
WERE GO
AS
SH YOUR
SAY? WA
U
BRAIN OUT
H SO
OA
AP.)
WITH
HOW ROMANTIC
Oncce hes seen you sans makeup and you know each others pooping
habbits, what does he consider romantic? The answer may surprise you.
ARE YOU DATING A
MAN-CHILD?
You have a
company
party coming up,
and he asks if he
can be your plus
one. Your first
thought is:
a. Yes! I cant
wait to show off
my slightly
shorter version of
Godfrey Gao.
b. Hmmm. Is
he just doing this
to promote his
latest app idea?
c. He better not
tell the CEO that
gross joke about
frog vaginas he
saw on Reddit.
When you
ask your
friends if they
think he has his
act together
enough to date
you, their facial
expression says:
a. Um, he has a
a suit collection
and a BMW he
bought himself,
so yes.
b. Kanye shrug.
c. My answer
to this might end
our friendship.
Hes 15
minutes late
for a double
date. He arrives,
panting, and
explains:
a. So sorry.
Investors
meeting ran late.
b. So sorry. I
totally got
sidetracked by
look! A cat!
c. So sorry. I
found the Grand
Theft Auto V
cheat codes for
invincibility.
Obviously, I
couldnt leave!
He thinks a
CPF is:
a. A small
savings plan and
an essential
investment in
his future.
b. Something
he should
probably call
his dad to ask
him about.
c. A
particularly
potent strain of
the flu thats
going around.
The biggest
fight you ever
had was over:
a. What the
best route is
when youre
shopping at Ikea.
b. His
indecision on
whether he
should go to law
school or be a
tech writer or
maybe become a
pro gamer.
c. That time he
bingewatched
Game of Thrones
while you did his
laundry for him.
MOSTLY As:
Steady Superman
MOSTLY Bs:
Attention-Deficit Dude
MOSTLY Cs:
Apatowian Male
Great job, nice place, mannersthis guys an

Instant Husband, just add water. He rocks
your mums world, but does he rock yours? In
ways besides punctuality? Remind him that
spontaneity can be fun. As long as its not a
makeout sesh at NTUC.
Hes not a couch potato, but hes still searching

for his passion. Until he finds it, hell be all over
the map. As you cheer on his band/improv/
blog, consider positive reinforcement to steer
his swerving ambition toward something a
little more practical.
This guy operates on a primary six maturity

level. He can barely wash a dish, let alone get
a job. His chilled-out approach to adulthood
can be refreshing, but if nothing changes
soon, homeboy deserves to Benjamin Button
into infancyalone.
85
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polo
ogy
HOW MEN MEND

HEARTBREAK
Contrary to
popular belief,
men mourn a
breakup too.
Heres a glimpse
into the postsplit reality of
three guys.
86
IM TRYING TO
BE MATURE
Lucas, 27, a legal

advisor and his
girlfriend Dawn* broke
up in April after six
months together.
Its a normal
daya standard,
run-of-the-mill,
not-much-happening
Sundaywhen, bam! Out
of nowhere I get a text from
Dawn. A text telling me she
cant see me anymore. That
shes still in love with her
ex. I try to act with some
emotional maturity, telling
her I want her to be happy.
Week
Then, I head to the pub

with my friend Jordan. He
wants to talk about it, but I
dontI want to drink and
drink and drink. And then I
want to watch some MMA.
So we do that. Emotional
maturity, see?
Over the next three days I
learn that the stereotype of
gin making women
emotional 100 per cent
applies to men too. Then, as
I sober up, the questions
come. Who is this ex? Ive
never heard of himis he
even real?
Im still Facebook
friends with Dawn, and we
follow each other on
Twitter and Instagram. I
resist the urge to send her

drunken messages, but
unfortunately shes the
type who watches social
media rather than posting
things herself.
Now, instead of thinking,
She doesnt play by societys
rules! Shes unique! like I
did when we were dating, I
see it as a calculated move to
ensure I have absolutely no
idea what shes up to. Great.
Although Im no
longer thinking
about Dawn all the
time, Im regularly
reminded of her. She looks a
bit like Elsa from Frozen,
which seems to be
Week
COMPILED BY KATE RUSSELL AND SOPHIE HONG. PHOTOGRAPHY: GETTY IMAGES.
ccording to romcoms,
getting your heart
crushed involves eating
ice cream and crying (women),
or drinking beer and meeting
girls (men). But the truth is a lot
more complicated. One report
found that men actually take
breakups worse than women do.
Another showed that when a
relationship gets rocky, women
want to talk about their
problems, whereas mens
driving force is how to get more
sex.Cosmo asked three guys
whove recently gone through a
breakup to keep a diary. Did they
spend their time crying into their
pillowor finding a lady to share
it with? Like all relationships, it
seems no two breakups are the
Ditch and
stitch is the only
way to sew your
feelings together.
everywhere right now. If

one more person tells me to
Let it go!, Ill flip.
I start having a recurring
dream in which Dawn is
dating Bradley Cooper. My
friend points out that if my
subconscious believes the
only man a woman could
possibly leave me for
Bradley, I have serious ego
problems. This doesnt help.
What does help is a
friend request from a girl
called Mel*, who met me at
a networking event and
asks me out for a drink. Our
date, a couple of days later,
is greatwe chat, we laugh,
its romantic. But it doesnt
feel right. Shes not Dawn.
I feel a bit better
now, partly thanks
to having had no
contact with Dawn, and
partly because I managed to
go on a date and it wasnt a
complete disaster
although I dont think I
want to see Mel again. If she
texts me Ill tell her I think
shes greatbut pretend
that Ive got back with my
ex, too. Ha!
Week
SHES MOVED ON
TOO FAST
Adrian, 30, an account

manager in an
advertising firm, and
Grace broke up last
December after two
years together.
Its been
over two months,
but its just hit me
that were over for good.
Although I wouldnt
describe myself as brokenhearted, this is my first
significant breakup, so the
past few weeks have been a
mix of emotionssadness,
relief, worry about the
futurebut now the reality
is sinking in. When Grace
Week
and I were on a break, I

bought a necklace to give
herand Ive accepted that
Im going to have to now
send it back.
Looking on Facebook, I
see Graces friend has
tagged her in a photo that
says, Dont throw your
hopes, dreams, old photos
and exs sweater down the
toilet. She adds that it
reminds her of Grace
getting rid of my stuff. I
dont really understand, as
we didnt part on bad terms,
but its not like I can ask her.
Everywhere, there are
reminders of her. The
button on my favourite
shirt that she sewed back
for me; hearing Ed Sheeran
on the radio reminds me of
the gig I was supposed to be
going to with her. Even
though Im starting to think
the split is for the best, I
cant help wondering: will
she begin to regret breaking
up with me?
On a Saturday
night out, I meet
up with some
mutual friends of ours. Of
course, they want to talk
about the breakup. On the
upside, I got chatting with a
nice girl, although shes
younger than me.
The next day, hungover
and feeling sorry for myself,
I decide to email Grace,
telling her how much our
two years together meant to
me. I know I shouldnt do it,
but go ahead anyway. No
reply. The next day, I still
havent heard back, and I
really regret sending the
email. I get a few texts from
the girl I met on Saturday
she wants to organise a
date, which is good news.
But still, I avoid the pet
aisle in the supermarket,
because Im worries
that itll remind me of
Graces cat
Week
10
Oh, dear. One of my

friends has texted
me a picture from
Graces Instagram, and it
looks like shes met
someone new. Theres a
sense of relieffinally,
theres an explanation for
whats happened. But
mainly, I feel disappointed.
How can a girl who told me
two months ago she wanted
us to stay together forever,
apparently be in a new
relationship so soon?
The night ends with me
posting a Facebook status
about her being with
someone new. I wake up to
a couple of her friends
having a go at me, and its
swiftly deleted.
That evening, I contact
the shop I bought Grace a
necklace from to tell them
weve split up. Hopefully, Ill
get my money back.
Week
11
I HOOKED UP
WITH SOMEONE
Jim*, 28, and his

girlfriend Rebecca* broke
up in January after 18
months together.
Im doing okay,
although Ive been
drinking more than
usual. Shed been on my
mind a lot, but today I
realised I havent thought
about Rebecca for at least 48
Week
hours. But then my iTunes

shuffles on to an album that
reminds me of her. It brings
me down a bit, but I think
Im just looking at the past
through rose-tinted glasses.
On a night out, I
meet someone cute.
We kiss. I dont feel
bad, but I dont feel great
either. The next night, I get
another girls number
although Im not sure if I
want to date her. I go on a
blind date, but its the most
awkward experience ever.
Not as awkward though, as
visiting my friends, who
also happen to be Rebeccas
friends. The tension is hard
to deal with.
Week
Ive joined Tinder,

but its a bit
superficial and just
makes me appreciate the
connection I had with
Rebecca. Having said that, I
think Im coping fine.
Rebeccas messaged one of
my friends asking to hang
out with him. Its annoyed
mepartly because its
made me realise Im not
doing as well as I thought I
was. I head to the bar,
because I need to get away
from the reminders. But at
the same time, Im ready to
move on. I think.
Week
Brb,
ing a
new girlfriend.
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Man Awards
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BEST
ABS
CHRIS HEMSWORTH
Obviously, Thorssorry,
Chris Hemsworths
abs are out of this
world. A true manly
man, the Australian
counts surfing, biking
and boxing as hobbies.
Even the other guys are
in awejust ask fellow
hottie Adam Levine,
who called him a super,
super good-looking
guy. No kidding.
BEST
HAIR
DAVID BECKHAM
Before the Beckham
Bulge, he was the talk
of the town for his rad
hairstyles. But it seems
age has mellowed
his hair, which is now
kept in a sleek, classic
undercut. Honestly, just
look at that magnificent
mane in his latest collab
with H&M.
BEST
ARMS
TARON EGERTON
The breakout star of
Kingsman, Egertons
guns were on full
display during a scene
where hes escaping
an underwater tank,
and lets just say that
we were all holding
our breath the entire
time. So were definitely
looking forward to the
next role that showcases
his banging body... and
talent, of course.
BEST
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BENEDICT
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Its been proven that
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the sexiest in the world,
and it never sounded
better than in Benedict
Cumberbatchs deep
baritone. Seriously, he
can read us Three Little
Pigs and wed still want
to climb all over him.
BEST
TORSO
BEST
HIPS
CHANNING TATUM
Ovaries exploded when
the trailer for Magic
Mike XXL dropped
in February, and all
brides-to-be added one
more must-have to their
hen night list: Channing
Tatum grinding his hips
in their faces while
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ZAC EFRON
Watched Neighbours
yet? It ends with him
working as a shirtless
greeter at Abercrombie
& Fitch, making it his
most-believable role.
And of course, Zacs
stripping off at the MTV
Movie Awards will go
down in topless torso
history. #neverforget
BEST
FACIAL HAIR
GODFREY GAO
Its hard for a Chinese
man to grow facial hair
(just ask our Features
Assistant Hayden). Its
harder for a Chinese
man to look good with
facial hair, so weve got
to give props to Godfrey
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BEST
VOICE
ADAM LEVINE
Its so easy to fall for a
crooner, especially if
hes got the moves like
Jagger. We love the
frontman for his serious
chopsjust look at an
episode of The Voice or
his musical impressions
on Jimmy Fallons show.
BEST
BRAIN
PIETRO BOSELLI
Crowned the worlds
hottest Maths teacher,
the 26-year-old PHD
holder went viral after
a student uploaded a
photo of him teaching.
Sadly, the 185cm hunk
left his post last June,
but we can still follow
him (@pietroboselli)
on Instagram.
BEST
SMILE
KIM SOO HYUN
The 27-year-old is the
hottest Korean actor
right now, and we
suspect half of that is
due to that disarming
grin. It is of little
wonder that brands like
Samsung and CocaCola are clamouring
for Kim Soo Hyun, who
reportedly signed a
record-breaking 35
endorsement deals
last year. Talk about a
million-dollar smile!
BEST
EYES
MICHAEL FASSBENDER
There are many things
we love about him, but
our fave has got to be
those pretty Irish eyes.
His steely blues are so
intense that its like hes
penetrating your soul
not that wed complain
about that.
BEST
BULGE
BEST
HANDS
JON HAMM
This was a tough
decision to make,
especially when facing
such stiff competition
from Idris Elba.
Nevertheless, we feel
like we have to pay
homage to the bulge
that began it all.
JOHN MAYER
Theres a saying that
musicians have good
hands (wink!). This one
pens songs like Your
Body Is A Wonderland
and is known for dating
a string of A-listers, so
those digits must work
some serious magic.
BEST
LEGS
ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVI
The 195cm-tall Swedish
centre-forward is
known for his bicycle
kicksan acrobatic
move that sees the
athlete kicking the ball
overhead to score a
goal. But hey, if anyones
got the gams (and balls)
to pull it off, its Zlatan.
BEST
REFORMED
BAD BOY
JUSTIN BIEBER
His shenanigans over
the past few years have
made him an egotistic
brat everyone just loves
to hate, but we couldnt
help but soften our
hearts when he went
on a spate of apologies
earlier this year. He
seems to have kept to
his word as well, so pat
on your back, Biebs.
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Special Mentio
BEST
BROMANCE
ZACHARY QUINTO
AND CHRIS PINE
Much like their Star Trek
characters, Captain Kirk
and Spock, these two
dashing leading men
are good buddies even
when theyre off the
Starship Enterprise.
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15
Fix Yourself
In
Minutes
NEED TO SORT YOUR LIFE BUT CANT
GET STARTED? WE FEEL YOU.WHAT IF
YOU COULD TRANSFORM IT IN THE
TIME IT TAKES TO SHOWER? LUCKILY,
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Ill just take

a 15 minute
nap first,
okay?
93
Youniverse Life
thought you'd definitely,
Efreeverwithout
a doubt, live in a clutterhome, work out daily and cook
dinner from scratch if you just had the
time? Between relationships, work and
the occasional hour on Instagram, who
has enough time to get everything
done? Well, according to Caroline
Buchanans book, The 15 Minute Rule
How To Stop Procrastinating And Take
Control Of Your Life, we all do.
Apparently, if you can find 15

minutes to focus on a task, you can get
fit or update your Paktor profile without
breaking a sweat. In fact, she claims
even the most complex job can be
ticked off your to-do list if you break it
down into manageable 15-minute
chunks. So can you really tackle chores
in less time than an episode of The
Voice? One woman spent a week living
by the 15 minute rule to find out.
DAY ONE:
Stop Delaying,
Start Doing
Fifteen minutes to change
your life? It sounded too
easy to be true, with
constant distractions from
texts, Facebook updates,
cute kittens on Pinterest
and oh yes, focus... Getting
started on a new project is
always a huge challenge for
me and, true to form, rather
than knuckling down and
accomplishing my 15
minute task, I think about
fancy kitchen timers.
I reach for my iPad, to go
online shopping for cute
timers, when I remember a
tip: Suspend muddled
thinking while you get on
and just do. I use the timer
on my smartphone. Easy.
Now the hard part: my
finances. I lose sleep over
my credit card, debit orders
andworst of allwork
expenses. It all seems too
hard, and whole weeks can
slip by while I wait for a clear
weekend to get started,
which, you guessed it, just
never happens. But
Buchanan is firm: whatever
stress-causing horrors you
need to address, just
commit 15 minutes to them,
without distraction, and
94
you'll be on your way. So I set

my timer, go to my desk,
press start and organise
my receipts and invoices for
15 minutes. No cups of
coffee. No texts. I just work.
Then, when my phone goes
off, I walk away, leaving a
slightly shrunken pile of
paperwork behind me. It's a
revelation. The shock of
making progress on
something Ive been
dreading for so long is a
massive relief. Already I feel
a little less tense. And, after
a quick drink and a few
minutes of Insta-crawling, I
go for another session.
Suddenly, the 15-minute
rule doesnt seem so crazy
and has my complete and
undivided attention.
DAY TWO:
Change
Habits
Todays task will be tougher
it involves trying to change an
existing habit. Im a runner
and enjoy letting my thoughts
unfurl over a long jog, but my
new rules only allow a quick
hit of exercise. This could work
out in my favour. Studies have
shown that high-intensity
interval trainingwhere your
workout alternates between
high-effort and less-intense
chunks of timeis a
particularly effective way of
increasing fitness and
boosting metabolism.
Professor Jamie Timmons
from Loughborough
University in the UK has found
that short bursts of activity
enhance aerobic fitness and
help reduce the risk of
diabetes. And we know Joe

ks,
a.k.a The Body Coach,is
transforming bods worldwide with
his snappy HIIT workouts and
#Leanin15 program. But I still dont
believe surely it cant be as
satisfying as my usual mindclearing, 45-minute run?
I get into my workout gear and
head out, managing to warm up,
do some skipping, run up and
down five times and then squeeze
in a series of sprints before my
time is up. Within 20 minutes of
starting my workout, Im back
home and in the shower. To be
honest, I miss playing through a
problem in my head or thinking
about what to do on Saturday
night, but the sudden surge of
effort leaves me with a new sort of
exhilaration. For the rest of the day,
my mind and body are sharper.
When I feel the

urge for a sneaky
slice of the kueh
lapis, I tell mysel
f,
Okay. Ill have
oneif I want to
in 15 minutes.
By
B now, Im a
15-minute
1
convert.
I start
c
applying
the
a
rules
to other
r
areas
of my life.
a
Im
I prone to the
occasional
o
unnecessary
u
snack. So when
I feel the urge
for a sneaky
slice of the
kueh lapis in
the fridge, I tell
myself, Okay.
Ill have oneif
I want to in 15
minutes.
When the times up, Ive forgotten
about treats and because I can have it,
I find it relatively easy to resist.
I give myself another 15-minute
limit when it comes to cooking dinner.
Clock ticking, I whip up a stir-fry and
win back an hour usually spent
staring into the fridge and stirring
absent-mindedly while doing other
things at the same time. Suddenly. I
have the whole evening ahead to
simply relaxwhat bliss!
DAY
THREE:
Tackle
Eating
Patterns
Next is the new

N
ddigital project Ive
bbeen meaning to
sstart. Ive already
sspent two weeks
waiting for
w
iinspiration to
bbegin, and my
messy desk has
m
been a great
excuse to put
things off longer.
So, with the
new short, sharp
shock approach
in mind, I pack my
laptop and head
to a local kopitiam, leaving my desk behind. I
allow myself five minutes to people-watch and
enjoy my kopi and toast, then I set my timer. For
the first 15 minutes, Im allowed to answer my
tweets and texts on my phone, then I start the
timer for another 15 minutes so I can brainstorm
book ideas. Ive done more work than Ive
completed during entire days at the library in
the past. And I havent even missed out on
Beyoncs latest Instagram pics...
DAY
FOUR:
Work
Smarter
HOW TO USE THE

15 MINUTE RULE TODAY
PICK UP
THE PHONE
Stop wasting
time wording
an email
about a
complicated
subject and
call instead.
You'll get an
answer
instantly and
then move
on to the
next thing.
MAKE TIME
FOR YOU
Set aside a
time for a
short
workout, and
watch your
energy and
focus soar.
Try a Body
Coach HIIT
workout on
YouTube for
a speedy
sweat sesh.
DAY
FIVE:
Enjoy The
Benefits
STILL
SHORT
ON TIME?
We caught
ht up with
mindfulness
ness expert,
Andy Puddicombe,
ddicombe,
co-founder
er of the
Headspace
app, a
ce app,a
gym membership
mbership
for the mind
ind (free
on iTunes)) for
tips on how
ow to get
the most out
of your
minutes.
EMPTY
YOUR BAG
Get rid of old
receipts and
random stuff
in your bag
that are
literally (and
mentally)
weighing you
downsmall
effort in
exchange for
a major feelgood factor!
I a bright,
Its
sunny day and
s
my sad, mini
m
herb garden
h
((can
c I call three
pots a herb
p
garden?) is
g
ccalling me. Ive
been putting
b
off attacking
the dead plants
on my balcony
for ages,
waiting for
what Ive
deemed
enough time to get the job done. Not

today, thank you. I set the timer, slam
my bedroom door behind me and am
soon so absorbed in my task that I
miss the timer going off. Yes, Im yet to
start on the re-potting and still need to
pop my clippings through the rubbish
chute, but my tiny balcony definitely
looks tidier. And every time I see the
neatly pruned herbs from the window,
I feel a burst of satisfaction instead of
the usual sinking feeling that theres
something else I need to sort out.
Inspired, I spend the final day of my
experiment chopping my time into
chunks. I have a fast workout, a quick
trip to FairPrice (if I speed-walk, 15
minutes is just enough timeand it
prevents me from wandering into the
snack aisle!) and a quick de-clutter of
my overflowing dressing-table
drawer. Im a woman on a mission.
THE VERDICT
I loved how much time I had left after my
tasks. Its so draining thinking about things
you never get around to doing, but now I feeI
more in control of my life. The positive
mental change is immeasurable. Overall,
working on things for 15 minutes meant I
left each task still enthused, with no
fatiguejust a sense of achievement. Next
week, I might even allow myself to
buy a pretty new timer.
With lifes current pace and increasing demandsnot least

frequent digital chatterour minds are experiencing a new
and potentially harmful degree of pressure. explains
assume that stress is just a part of
Puddicombe. Most people
pe
doesnt have to be that way. Meditation
life, but it doe
reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep,
can help red
enhance work
wo productivity, improve sporting
performance and help soften edges in
performanc
relationships as we become better listeners.
relations
Headspaces Take 10 programme takes up
Headsp
than one percent of your day and over
less tha
can have a huge impact on your life.
time ca
Meditation is a bit like falling asleep or in
Medita
love... you cant make it happen! And the
love..
harder you try the further it gets
away. But with the right practice, you
can achieve a calmer, clearer and
kinder mind. And we are all for that.
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Youniverse Confidence
ITS NOT A
COMPETITION
Yeah , I can hula t

bu
better than you,I've
that's just 'cos
got more junk in
my trunk .
WE ALL KNOW WOMEN

WHOSE LIVES APPEAR TO
BE PERFECT. BUT DONT
START SEEING RED
(BECAUSE YOU ARE
JUST AS AWESOME).
96
f youve ever felt like hurling your

phone across the room at the
sight of yet another Instagram pic
capturing your friends fab holiday/
gorgeous new man/Kate Spade
sunnies, its understandable. But
theres something youre probably
losing sight of while youre in the
throes of lifestyle envy: the fact that
your own life is pretty amazing, too.
Today, seeing celebs travel
the world in private jets, hearing
rumours of Kim Ks latest plan to

buy an island and nding out that
Fann Wongs baby Zed has a better
wardrobe than yours, its dicult
not to feel, well, less than. But its
not just celebrities who are putting
on the pressure: one glance at your
social-media feeds can give you the
feeling that your existence is lacking,
especially if nothing particularly
earth-shattering has happened to
you lately.
DONT BE BOTHERED
This feeling of envy is completely

normal, says Singapore psychologist
Anoushka Beh, who explains that
a lot of people use social media to
showcase their achievements and
happiness, and its not surprising
that the person on the other end
youcan feel inferior, hostile and
resentful as a result.
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TURN IT AROUND
But there is good news. You can

use envy to become bogged down in
your own feelings of inadequacy or
you can use it to get going. There
are two types of envymalicious
envy, which can be described as a
destructive force where the aim
is to pull down the person we feel
envious of, and benign envy, which
actually motivates you to improve
your own situation, says counsellor
and life coach, Ralitza Peeva. She
says, When someone has achieved
something truly great it can be very
inspiring, she says. You can see
their accomplishment as proof
that another human has done
something fantastic; therefore, you
can too. You just have to gure out
what and how.
However, having this abundance
mentalitythe term given to the
acknowledgement that there is
enough success to go around for
everyoneisnt always easy. In
fact, most people are stuck in the
oppositea scarcity mentality. So
instead of using your role models
example to push yourself to great
new heights simply for the joy of
excelling, maybe you will try to
beat her at her own game to see her
brought down.
Beh warns that this can cause
serious mental harm. Envy can
become all-consuming and you could
miss out on many opportunities as
you focus negatively on trying to
be like someone else or having the
things they have, she says.
How can you ensure that this isnt

the case? Try starting by asking
yourself why youre so bothered by
the other persons success. This
may point to an area within yourself
that you feel needs to be addressed.
Instead of just feeling jealous, take
responsibility for whats really
bothering you.
Peeva, meanwhile, warns that
even if you are using envy as a
motivator, there can be times
when it may backre. When were
constantly comparing ourselves
to others we become miserable
especially if the gap between what
they have and what we have is
perceived as being great, says
Peeva. The thing we desire seems
unattainable. We then begin to
question ourselves, our skills and our
abilities, and we start to think that
we are not good enough. At this point
we begin to degrade ourselves with
negative self-talk, which could lead
to depression.
How do you stop the vicious
cycle? Beh says the rst step is to
stop making unfair comparisons.
ENVY CAN
BECOME ALL
CONSUMING AND
YOU COULD MISS
OUT ON MANY
OPPORTUNITIES
AS YOU FOCUS
NEGATIVELY
ON TRYING TO
BE LIKE
SOMEONE ELSE."
Picture it this way: youve just

started an exercise programme and
youre battling as you try to make
it through a jog. Then you see a
woman eortlessly running past
you. Instantly, you feel as though
youll never be as t as she isbut
youre not comparing apples with
apples. The reality is shes probably
been training for years, whereas
youve just started. You can actually
never compare yourself to anyone
else, says Beh. We are all born with
dierent strengths. The only person
you can ever make a true comparison
with is yourself. So instead of
feeling bad because other people
are achieving more than you, look
at what you have achieved yourself.
Alternatively, use your admiration
for the person to learn from her. Ask
her how she got to that pointand
then use her inspiration to help you
get there, too.
ITS JUST ABOUT YOU
Something else to remember: your

journey is completely your own.
Each one of us is so complex; we all
have our own special something to
share with the world, says Peeva.
Focus on how you can improve your
own life rather than comparing it to
others. Often we feel envious if our
self-worth comes from other people
or if we look to our accomplishments
as proof of our value. But we dont
need someone else to tell us were
okay in order to be okay. Just by
being here we have something
important to add.
Finallyyou can never really
judge anothers life from the outside.
Sure, Taylor Swift has a killer career
and the fame and money that go
with itbut shes also had her share
of heartbreaks. Instead of feeling
envious of others its much more
helpful to nd out how theyve got
to where they are. Become your own
fabulous inspiration!
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If youre feeling less like leaning in and more

like leaning far,far awayyoure not alone.
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*STATISTICS FROM 2012.
"I've got to
figure out how to
find a work/
ballet balance"
omen like us are

more ambitious
than ever before.
Those of us who are single are
climbing the ladder faster than
men, were bagging ourselves
more degrees than the guys (there
were 57 per cent female to 43 per
cent male Singaporean university
graduates*) and the number of
female entrepreneurs is rising
nearly three times faster than the
rate for their male counterparts.
So why, at the same time, are we
females in the grips of a career
dissatisfaction epidemic?
Disillusionment, stress, debt from
studying and much tougher
competition for jobs is combining
to make women in their twenties
and early thirties question their
career path more than ever
before. As David Leong, managing
director of recruitment firm
PeopleWorldwide explains, In
recent years, the number of
Singaporeans asking him for help
to look for less stressful work
has grown by about ten per cent
year on year.
Its no wonder lots of us feel
inadequate when compared to
examples of hot start-up queens
and self-made bloggers, whose
careers appear to be built in
months, not years. If all this sounds
familiarand agonisingdont
panic. Weve spoken to career
experts whove seen an increase in
women coming to them for help,
and theyre ready to offer their
years of experience and advice...
You
Think
THIS ISNT WHAT

I EXPECTED
This, according to our

experts,is a common complaint.
At school and uni, were used to
hitting deadlines and getting
constructive feedback, whereas
many starter jobs involve little
challenge or communication. That
feeling of getting a spot at uni to
study law, for example, is replaced
by the harsh reality of being a
trainee lawyer. Its difficult to allow
for how difficult the job could be.
Careers expert, Amit Puri from
Singapores Sandbox Advisors
says that no job is perfectdoing

thorough research before you start
will usually burst the bubble that
a career is going to be right for you
in every way. If its too late for that
and youre feeling unmotivated,
research alternatives. Puri says its
all about finding a balance that
you are comfortable with, so that
you dont dread the thought of
Monday morningand unless you
try something youll never really
know if you like it. So embrace
your twenties as a time to make
and forgivemistakes: Be easy
on yourself and accept that for
most of us, success is gradual.
But you should stick with a job and
give it a decent go before you quit.
You
Think
IM NOT DOING
WELL ENOUGH
Sometimes, people say,

Ive got this feeling I havent
made itwhy is that? Often its
just that theyre holding
themselves up against success
criteria they dont even believe in
themselves. And dont get sucked
into feeling jealous of your friends
career progression, Puri says,
Those people who say they have
everything in their lives sorted...
they must be lying!
You
Think
I CANT TAKE
THE PRESSURE
There is such
competition for jobs now that
employers can routinely demand
long hours. In some areas, such as
banking for example, salaries are
generous, but the expectations of
results or profits can be terrifying.
Many young women feel
pressured to take on enormous
challenges without allowing
themselves time to ease their way
into jobs, and instead end up
feeling exhausted. Burnt-out
corporate workers such as Jolene,
31, says, I was working at a global
investment bank but was feeling
overwhelmed with it all. One day I
just decided to quit and change
everything. To anyone thinking of
leaving the corporate life for
something more aligned to their
passions, Id say, do it! It feeds
your soul more than a bank

balance ever really will.
You
Think
IM NOT
FULFILLED
restored, youll be able to make

much braver decisions when it
comes to work too.
I GET SO BORED!
I feel Ive done all that

was asked of me and its made no
difference in me climbing the
ladder, says Carisa, 29, who has a
junior role in digital marketing. I
keep thinking, Is this all there is?
Clinical psychologist and author of
The Key To Calm, Linda Blair, says
theres a quirky way to discover
what truly motivates you. Think
back to between the ages of nine
and 11, she urges. At the end of
childhood and before adolescence
is when were more truly ourselves
than well ever be again. What did
you love doing? You may not be
able to make it part of your job, but
you can make it part of your life
and with that positive energy
You
Think Studying English
Literature at university
was stimulating where as working
life feels kind of dull and
repetitive, says 26-year-old
Reyanne, who works in admin. I
hate the idea that Im living for the
weekend! Blair believes its vital
that, especially as women, we put
ourselves in the frame. If you
believe you have something to
offer, put yourself forward, she
says. By making it clear youre
currently a wasted asset, you
wont be bored for long. Also, dont
expect work to fulfil every need
you haveits a good thing to
have a creative outlet outside
of your job.
Yasmine Khater
SORTS YOUR LIFE OUT
COSMO SINGAPORES RESIDENT SUPERWOMAN

SOLVES YOUR WORK DILEMMAS.
Im usually quite an
outspoken person, but
at work I just clam up and
cant express an opinion.
Its making me look like
I've got nothing to offer.
How can I beat the nerves?
MURA, 27
YASMINE SAYS: To progress

and protect your career,
you must ensure that your
team know who you are
and how you are able to
contribute. Todays
economy is tough and
companies are constantly
looking for ways to cut
costs. I am not saying this
to scare you, but its
important for us to realise
that we are in control of
our destinies.
Saying all that, I
believe that how you are
feeling is absolutely
normal, but it should not
define who you are. I used
be extremely shy and
nervous in office
environments, worrying
about speaking up and
sounding stupid. The key to
it is to start working out and
building up your speaking
muscle. To do that, you need
to communicate more and
over time you will get better
at it. Try building up to
speaking in front of small
groups and then eventually
at larger events.
To gain more experience,
I recommend trying out
a Toastmasters Club
(toastmasters.org.sg),
joining a social group
connected to your workplace
or attending one of my
fearless circles. You need to
gain practice speaking in
front of strangers and
crafting
speeches.
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Yasmine Khater
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and TEDx speaker.
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MONEY
SALARIES, SAVINGS,
DEBT, DOLLARS. NOT
EXACTLY SEXY, BUT
HAVING A DISCUSSION
ABOUT IT IS ESSENTIAL
FOR EVERY COUPLE.
HERES HOW TO DO IT.
alking about money
with your man is
tough. His family
might have been flush;
yours may have struggled
to make ends meetor vice
versaand we carry a lot of
our financial baggage into
adulthood. Add in our
tendency to value ourselves
by how much we make (or
owe), and its no wonder
that cash chats turn the
happiest of couples
defensive and combative.
Talk right and youll finish
with a closer connection to
your partner, and a stronger
financial foundation to
stand on, whether your
relationship is destined to
last a few years or forever.
to know each other better

financially. Discussion deets:
THE CA$H CONVO Get
IF YOURE DATING
0 How do finances work in your

family? How much of your
salary do you give to your
parents? Did your folks help
you pay for university?
0 Do you have any debt youre
trying to tackle?
0 Are you topping up your CPF
retirement account yet?
0 Do you think of yourself as a
spender or saver?
0 Do you have credit cards?
How often do you use them?
Do you pay them off in full
each month?
TIP If a response caught you
by surprise, take a deep breath
and figure out why he
answered the way he did. A pile
of debt or bad credit may signal
irresponsibility or that hes
had a hard time, like a job loss.
Hello, warning signs!
IF YOURE CONSIDERING
MARRIAGE
IF YOURE MARRIED
0 What are our short-term
0 How do we split bills and

furniture costs? Who will pay if
something breaks?
0 Do we want to completely
merge our finances? If so, how?
0 Do you prefer we spend on
experiences or things?
TIP Does one of you bring
home a bigger paycheck?
Examine how that influences
your budget and purchase
decisions before the disparity
becomes a point of tension.
goals? Renovate our kitchen?

Take a holiday? Buy a car?
And how are we going to
budget for them?
0 What about long-term goals?
Start a family? Get a larger
HDB? What steps do we take to
get there?
0 Retirement may be a long
way off, but are we on track?
Do we need to figure it out?
TIP If youre working through
a tough decision (say, one of
you has a job opportunity
overseas), you can bring in an
unbiased expert, like a
financial planner, to offer
advice. If you dont already
have a recommendation from
a friend or family member,
speak to your bank who will be
able to help you further.
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THE HEAT IS ON AND ROMANCE IS IN THE AIR.

STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE AS WE FALL BACK
INTO THE PAST THANKS TO THE ICONIC STYLE OF
THE 70S WITH UN PETIT FRENCH TWIST.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILLIAM GARRETT STYLED BY SHELLY VELLA
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On Annabeth: Silk Top,

Mesdemoisellesparis.
com, $432. Denim Jeans,
Joie.com, $352
On Nick: Cotton Jacket,
$141, Cotton Turtleneck,
$70; both Riverisland.
com. Ring, models own
HAVE YOU
SEEN HER?
On Annabeth: Cotton Lace
Top, Mesdemoisellesparis.
com, $422
On Nick: Cotton Shirt,
Thomas Pink, $231
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LET IT SLIP
Silk Lace Dress, Marc Cain
at Yoox.com, $440
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YOULL
NEVER WALK
ALONE
On Annabeth: Cotton Top, Isabel
Marant toile at Club 21, $442.
Denim Jeans, Mother at
Shopbop.com, $703. Leather
Heels, Toga Pulla at Farfetch.
com, $593. Straw Basket
(used throughout),
Notonthehighstreet.com, $54
On Nick: Wool Coat, $223,
Cotton Tie, $26; both Topman.
Cotton Shirt, Thomas Pink, $179.
Denim Jeans, Levis, $159.90.
Leather Shoes, Hackett, $392
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I GOT YOU BABE

On Annabeth: Cotton Lace Dress,
$3,618, Leather Heels, $985; both
Mulberry. Gold Necklace, $239,
Straw Basket (used throughout),
Notonthehighstreet.com, $54
On Nick: Cotton Turtleneck, $70,
Riverisland.com. Denim Jeans,
Levis, $159.90. Leather Shoes,
Toms at Rockstar, $181
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PEACE OUT
On Annabeth: Cotton Top, Maje at
Net-a-porter.com, $291. Denim Jeans,
Freepeople.com, $338. Leather Clogs,
Swedishhasbeens.com, $279
On Nick: Wool Jacket, $1,156, Cotton
Shirt, $179; both Thomas Pink
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JUST THE TWO OF US

On Annabeth: Cotton Lace Dress, Day Birger
et Mikkelsen at Tangs, $563. Leather Clogs,
Swedishhasbeens.com, $352. Gold Rings,
Pb-jewellery.com, $191 each
On Nick: Wool Jacket, $432, Wool Waistcoat,
$1,156, Cotton Shirt, $179, Wool Trousers, $220;
all Thomas Pink. Leather Shoes, Toms at
Rock Star, $181. Wool Tie, Topman, $26
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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
On Annabeth: Silk Crpe Cape, Massimo Dutti. Leather Heels,
Mulberry, $985. Leather Bag, Coach, $855
On Nick: Cotton Jacket, BLK DNM at Ssense.com, $1,397.
Cotton Shirt, Thomas Pink, $179. Denim Jeans, Levis, $159.90
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IN THE
TRENCHES
Cupro Trenchcoat, $1,600,
Chambray Shirt, $251,
Chambray Jeans, $291;
all Michael Michael Kors
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MAN ABOUT TOWN

On Nick: Wool Waistcoat, $1,156, Cotton
Shirt, $179, Wool Trousers, $220; all
Thomas Pink. Wool Tie, Topman, $26
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RUN FOR
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Step into styl n of

sweet selectio oes.
shoes, glorious sh
So fancy your feet
might faint.
Charles & Keith, $59.90
Steve Madden, $135
Teva at Solestruck.com, $68
Tory Burch, $700
Bimba Y Lola, $275

Burch, $525
Tory Burch
Pedder Red, $220
Steve Madden, $135

Mulberry
Marni
Bimba Y Lola, $240
Chlo, $1,880
Guess, $125
Pedder Red, $220
Schutz at Robinsons The Hereen, $231
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Aldo,$159
Semila at Thelabelmonster.com $425

Bally, $790
Kandee,$70
Kandee, $341
MSGM at Thelabelmonster.com, $555
Kate Spade, $560
Kenzo
Topshop, $97
Gianvito Rossi at
Luisaviaroma.com, $1,100
Guess, $135
Christian Louboutin
Lucychoilondon.com,$435
Charles & Keith
Bimba Y Lola
Kurt Geiger,$309
Kurt Geiger
Aldo, $169
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Asos at Asos.com, $91
Guess
Riverisland.com, $121
Dorothy Perkins, $71
Geox, $265

Schutz at Robinsons The Heeren, $258
Aldo, $169
Dunelondon.com, $38
Mulberry, $990
Miss Selfridge, $91
Lazada.com, $54.90
Topshop, $116

Steve Madden, $122
Kurt Gieger
114
Topshop, $126
Giamba at Lusiaviaroma.com, $919
Red Valentino, $970
Jeffrey Campbell at Solestruck.com,$238
Prada
Charlotte Olympia at On Pedder
Topshop x Ashish at Topshop, $279

Michael Michael Kors, $572
Zara, $129
Guess, $169
Topshop, $126
Dunelondon.com, $151
Schutz at Robinsons, $272

New Look, $91
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Chlo
Tory Burch, $700
Kurt Geiger
Balenciaga
Sigerson Morrison at
Net-a-porter.com, $630
3.1 Phillip Lim
Tory Burch, $700

New Look, $60
UNIF at S
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$
Solestruck.com,
$218
Miss Selfridge, $78

Nicholas Kirkwood at
Luisaviaroma.com, $801
Tods
Pedro, $76
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Sophia Webster at On Pedder, $750

Aldo
Nicholas Kirkwood at
Net-a-porter.com, $1,172
Aldo, $159
Asos at Asos.com
Steve Madden, $107
Asos at Asos.com, $82
TEXT & STYLING: CHERYL CHAN. SOME PRICES WERE UNAVAILABLE AT PRESS TIME.
Anteprima, $1,139
Guess, $149
Steve Madden, $107

Topshop, $106
Bally, $890
Guess, $149
117
SHORE
STAR
FOR TALONS THAT

FEEL LIKE A VACATION,
TAKE INSPIRATION
FROM WAVES LAPPING
UP A SANDY SHORE.
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ACCESSORIES: DEZSO BY SARA BELTRN WHITE SHARK-TOOTH CUFF; MEGAN ODABASH TURQUOISE AND GOLD CUFF.
Nail art has never been so nowor normal! Work these

looks on holiday, out on the town and in the boardroom for
the ultimate in beauty versatility.
ACCESSORIES: CAROLINA BUCCI BRACELET; H.STERN RING.
COCKTAIL
HOUR
FORGET THE BLING RING,

GOLD STUDS AND FOIL NAILS
ARE THE PERFECT ACCESSORY
FOR A GIRLS NIGHT OUT.
119
QUIETER COLOURS
DONT HAVE TO BE DULL.
OPT FOR A UNIQUE
PALETTE LIKE GREIGE IN
VARIOUS FINISHES TO
HELP PLAY THINGS UP.
ACCESSORIES: ANN DEXTER JONES BRACELET; JENNIFER FISHER BRACELET.
CAREER
TIPS
ACE THIS LOOK WITH A

LITTLE LOVE, ATTENTION
AND SEXY SLICKING.
COCKTAIL HOUR
STEP 1: Paint nails
with two quotes of
a tequila-sunriselike polish. We
like Chanel
Le Vernis in
Coquelicot. Or
try The Body Shop
Nail Polish in Just
Peachy, $13.90,
for something a
little more orange.
SHORE STAR
STEP 1: Paint on a
sandy nude polish
like Dior Vernis
in Sunkissed.
STEP 2: Mimic sea
foam by running a
wavy stroke of white
polish (try Ciat
Monochrome Mani,
$35 for a set of 2)
across the middle
of nails.
STEP 3: From the top
of that line up, brush
on a bright blue lacquer (we love MAC
Wan Bao Bao Nail
Lacquer in Kashmir
Blue, $25).
STEP 4: Lastly, run
sparkly cobalt glitter
(like 1 Sephora From
Lips To Nails Nail
Designer Top Coat
Under The Blue
Stars, $12) at an
angle along tips.
STEP 2: For the

textured look,
press gold leaf
(available at
craft stores like
Spotlight) onto
half the nail,
length-wise, while
polish is still wet.
Want a more
refined look? Use
Sally Hansen
Miracle Gel in
Game of Chromes,
$12.90, once the
first layer has dried.
For extra oomph,
go for an all-gold
accent nail.
CA
AREER TIPS
STEP
P 1: Paint
thum
mbs plus
poinnter and ring
fingers with
Buttter London
Pateent Shine 10X
Nail Lacquer in
Fanccy, $25.
STEP
P 2: Layer
a maatte top
coatt (O.P.I Nail
Lacqquer in
Suzii Takes The
Wheeel, $23) over
poinnters and
diaggonally across
the ttop half of
ring fingers.
STEP
P 3: Run a
metallic grey (try
Crabbtree & Evelyn N
Nail Lacquer
in M
Mica, $13)
along middle
fingers, pinkies,
and the left side
of thhumbs. Dot
on thhe finishing
toucches with a
nail stick (availablee at Daiso).
STEP 3: Finally, at
the base of your
nail where the red
and gold meet,
apply a small drop
of nail glue, and
use tweezers (like
Tweezerman Pink
Perfection Slant
Tweezer) to place
a stud or two
(another craft store
staple) on top.
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heres nothing more

gratifying than getting into
the groove with your man.
While youve known him
forever, you can suddenly find
yourselves as sexual strangers,
cautiously feeling your way, then
click! You can send him crazy with a
well-timed lick of your tongue and
hes so in tune with your rhythms he
can count down the beats to your
orgasm. Hooray! Life is good.
Its so good you copy and paste the
whole thing into the next night, and
the next, and the next. Before you
know it, your grooves worn into a
chasm so deep you need a rescue
helicopter to airlift you out. There
are no surprises, no spicy new
movesnothing that feels, well,
fresh. You wonder how you got from
there to here and feel paralysed with
fear about what it might mean for
your relationship. This is the very
definition of a sex rut.
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BREAKING THE HABIT
The internet is awash with advice

on how to lift up your sex life, as if
all you have to do is wave a sex toy
around while wearing your best
lingerie and everything will be
magically restored. According to
Cosmo sex therapist, Rachel Morris,
we arent short on ideas; its
confidence, inspiration and
motivation we need more of. Quickfix solutions just make us feel
dumbif the answers that simple,
why arent we just getting on with
it? And theres the rub. If we could,
we would. But we cant, because
were stuck in the rut, panicking in
case, erotically-speaking, this
might be as good as it gets.
This is the kind of heart-sinking
thinking that makes us shut our
eyes and block our ears, hoping that
if we ignore the problem, itll just go
away. When it doesnt, we blame
external forces: work stress, money
worries, tiredness... Its not our
fault! we wail. Then, when the
frustration really sets in, we start

blaming each other.
Sex ruts are scary. In the early
days of a relationship, passion is the
glue that binds us into a couple. Its
understandably unnerving when
the glue suddenly doesnt feel quite
so... sticky. It makes us fretful and
insecure. Have we gone off each
other? Is the honeymoon over? What
if this is all hes got? At ease, ladies
ruts are just alarm bells ringing to
remind us its time to move things
along. Nothing in nature stands
still; everything is either flourishing
or fading. If we want our sex life to
live long and prosper, we only need
to pay it a bit of attention.
And that goes for singletons too.
If youve been flying solo for a while,
you may have developed dating
rituals and habitual ways of
thinking about romance that are
harming your chances of finding
The One in the future. If every flirty
encounter ends up an unsatisfying
experience, youre likely to lump all
relationships together and conclude
dating isnt worth the effortso
you stop caring and wonder why
youre still single. We even get in
masturbation ruts, using the same
old fantasies time and again, until
weve worn away all that was once
erotic about it.
We cant help ithabit forming is
instinctive. We develop rituals for
everything. From the minute we
wake up and stumble to the
bathroom were on autopilot:
shower, kopitiam, bus, work. Then
we head home for dinner, TV and
bed. Routines make us efficient.
Theyre practical, comforting and
reliableessential for managing
the daily grind, but theyre definitely
not sexy.
TAKING RISKS
In relationships, when the thrill of

seeing one another naked has worn
off and the rut has set in, we know its
time to up our game, but it feels risky.
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At the beginning, we wore our best

bedroom behaviourhoping to
show off our sense of adventure
without giving too much away.
Trying to suss out what a new
partner might be up for is a delicate
operation. Share a tantalising titbit
of your favourite move and you risk
sending him running for the hills or,
worse, judging you as some kind of
freak. This is why we keep our
quirks under wraps, for later.
Later means When I feel more
secure, but the risk of rejection is
directly proportionate to the depth of
investment, so the deeper we love,
the more we have to lose. The fear of
causing a ripple in a boring-butcalm sea makes us re-evaluate: are
my sexual needs really that
important? The answer, of course, is
yes! Denying yourself the right to
fulfilment opens the door to
resentment, and nothing kills
passionor lovefaster. Its like
Japanese knotweed; left unchecked
it runs riot, choking you from the
inside out. Scary? Absolutely.
Resentment starts out as a reluctant
sacrifice (Ill go without for you),
but it will quickly become an angry
accusation (Im going without, for
you)notice the difference. It gets
triggered by petty annoyances
suddenly his leaving a wet towel on
the bed, the toilet seat up and not
taking the rubbish out seem like
reasonable grounds for ending it all.
Of course, sex ruts are not to be
confused with plain old bad sex
sex-rut sex was once so good that
you put it on play-and-repeat. Bad
sex is always just that, and putting
up with it will damage your
relationship and your self-esteem.
And in case you think your sex life is
safe just because you have crazy sex
all over the house with an armoury
of battery-operated equipment in 27
different positions, youre not. Sex
ruts arent about boring sex; theyre
about being bored by the sex youre
havingwhatever form it takes.
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BROACH IT
How do you tell

your loved one the
sex that once made you
drunk with desire now
leaves you stone-cold
sober? Carefully. His ego is
as delicate as yours, so
keep your language
positive and focus on what
youd like more of. Avoid
words he might hear as
criticism, such as boring.
Most men dont enjoy faceto-face conversations, so
take a walk and chat side by
side. Give him time to
process what youve said
and be ready to tell him
what youd like to change.
DITCH
ROUTINES
Once you do
something differently, you
teach your brain to expect
the unexpected. Start
outside the bedroom. If you
eat in front of the TV, set the
table. If you dress down,
dress up. Plan new
experiences that increase
adrenalin: kayaking in the
Kallang basin, go-karting or
even a surfing lesson. Then
up the antemeet as
strangers at a cool bar, like
Ding Dong on Ann Siang
Hill. If you usually lead, take
a back seat. If youre usually
led, lead instead. Habits
inhibit improvisation, which
is the bridge to discovery.
MAKE TIME
At some point in all

long-term
relationships, sex falls from
number-one priority to
somewhere below
checking your online bank
statement. Squeezing in a
sleepy quickie at the end of
a long day makes it just
another part of your daily
grind. Set aside at least an
hour a week for sex and
(flexibly) commit to it. Sex
doesnt have to be
spontaneous as long as
theres a wow element.
Take turns deciding when,
where and how. As your
confidence grows, youll
reach deeper into both
your imaginations.
CALL A
TRUCE
Ongoing arguments,
resentments and domestic
nit-picking can turn the
bedroom into a battlefield. If
you cant get past the need
to be right or to make a
point, then youre in
stalemate and going
nowhereat least nowhere
near sexy. Clear the air
weekly. Take ten minutes
each to say what you need
to. Dont point the finger;
just be honest and give him
the chance to do the same.
If you cant talk without
fighting, find a counsellor
wholl help you through it.
UPGRADE
Invest in sex toys (or

dust them off, at
least) and buy some new
underwear; grey isnt a
good look. Discuss sex
together to build up the
anticipation. Move your
bed if possible or try some
new mood lightingyou
might just iron in a few sexy,
new rumples.
GROW
Self-esteem and
body confidence are
essential ingredients in a
womans sexuality. The
higher you rate yourself, the
more youll demand (of sex
and of life). When we work
hard for something, we feel
weve earned the right to
ask for more and to walk
away from anything that
fails to value us properly.
Imagine youre the woman
you want to be. What would
she do? What would she
want? Would she just
log off or would she get
busy and install the very
latest upgrades?
Look into my eyes

and listen up. Tonight we
are doing things
differently. First lets try
out this new hair-fallingin-your-face move.
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Maybe the one

for you is waiting
in the kopitiam
round the
corner. Maybe
hes working at
that hot new bar
youve been
meaning to
check out.
Maybe hes just
hiding! Heres
how to coax him
out and help
him find you
DESPERATELY
SEEKING
SOMEONE
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YOURE TOO EAGER

TO PLEASE
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YOU CAN CHANGE WHAT

YOURE DOING AS LONG AS
YOU DONT CHANGE
YOURSELF. AVOID THE
TEMPTATION TO BE SOMEONE
YOURE NOT FOR THE SOLE
PURPOSE OF HOOKING A
POTENTIAL PARTNER.
UNFORTUNATELY WE DONT
LIVE IN A ROM-COMLYING TO
GET THE GUY PROBABLY WONT
END WITH FORGIVENESS AND
A PASSIONATE KISS IN THE
RAIN. YOU NEED A MAN WHOS
GOING TO LOVE YOU FOR
EVERY PART OF YOUEVEN
THE NOT-SO-NICE BITS. LOVE
GROWS PROGRESSIVELY AS
YOU GET TO KNOW EACH
OTHER AS WHO YOU REALLY
ARE AND TRULY AS EACH
OTHER, SAYS VIOLET LIM, CEO
AND CO-FOUNDER OF LUNCH
ACTUALLY. THE IDEA THAT YOU
SHOULD HAVE TO CHANGE
ANYTHING ABOUT YOURSELF
TO FIND A DECENT MATCH IS
TOTALLY CRAZY, AND CHANCES
ARE HIGH THAT IT COULD
END VERY BADLY. YOURE
PHENOMENAL! SO PUT
DOWN THE PLAYSTATION
CONTROLLERBECAUSE YOU
ARE SO NOT INTO FIFA 15.
YOURE
TOO
PICKY
YOURE TOO GOOD FOR ANYONE
CHUCK YOUR
CHECK LIST BECAUSE YOU DONT
ACTUALLY HAVE A TYPE. NOBODY
DOES. MOST SINGLES ARE NOT
VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE KIND
OF PERSON WHO IS A GOOD
MATCH FOR THEM, SAYS DATING
AND RELATIONSHIP COACH,
CINDY LEONG OF RELATIONSHIP
STUDIO. THERES NO GOOD OR
BAD PARTNER, ONLY A BETTER
OR WORSE MATCH. WHEN A GUY
GETS A CHANCE TO BE HIMSELF,
HE MIGHT TURN OUT TO BE RIGHT
FOR YOU EVEN IF HE DOESNT
SEEM TO TICK ALL THE BOXES.
Be approachable to make it easier on the

men. Leong says many men suffer from
approach anxiety the fear of
rejection or humiliation if they try to
make conversation with a woman
they like.Women can help
by being warm, engaging
and friendly, she says.
Whether youre interested in
a guy or not, being kind and
polite allows everyone (not
just men) to feel more confident around
you ... and that cant hurt!
YOU WANT TO DO IT ALL YOURSELF,

FOR YOURSELF
You might be on the lookout for a guy but

you know you dont need one. Youre way
too busy living your life to spend your
days swiping right on Tinder. Youre
completely self-sufficient and you make
sure everyone around you knows it.
Theres a term for that: Independent
Woman Syndrome (IWS), according to
Stephan Labossiere, author of How To
Get A Woman to Have Sex With You (If
Youre Her Husband). You might not need a
man but try not to make him feel
superfluous. If youre on a date and he
insists on paying,
allow yourself to
be treated. Let
him play alpha
male once in a
whileit doesnt
make you weak.
YOURE TOO
COOL AND
CASUAL
Stop settling for less. You owe
it to yourself to find somebody
willing to committhats what
love is. People think that
instant attraction, chemistry
and strength of need = love,
says Lim. Actually, these are
just a series of responses in
the brain that mimic addiction.
After a while, it wears offMr
Perfect becomes Mr Normal.
We trust too quickly, give
too much and expect this
perfect state to last forever,
Leong says. It doesntbut
real love does. Its when you
care deeply about your
partner, when you want to
change along with him, and
when you use the difficulties
in your relationship to grow,
not give up. When you stop
being that woman, the love
you want will be yoursand
its going to be amazing!
YOURE DYING TO GET THE GUY

Perhaps IWS isnt your problem. Instead, its the
opposite: you need your guy too much and are so into
him that youre neglecting all other facets
of your life. Never make a man your
everything.Desperation and neediness
can result in a way of relating
consciously and unconsciously that
can be off-putting to some guys, says
Lim.Think about it: would you date the
most desperate guy out there? If youre needy, youre

not in a state of relationship readinessthe term for
when we are most attractive and desirable to
men, she says. But youre only relationshipready when youre happy with your single
status, exuding confidence in yourself and
contentment with your life. So dont forget
that being single is funand use the
opportunity to date, date, date!
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ME & MY
ASPERGERS
BOYFRIEND
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This month, Kandice*, a 29 yearold systems analyst, will walk
down the aisle with her Aspie
significant other of three years,
Peter*. In the lead-up to her
wedding, she explains what
having a partner with this mildspectrum disorder is like, and
why shes in it for the forever.
AS TOLD TO BETH REID. ADDITIONAL REPORTING: LUCY CLEEVE. PHOTOGRAPHY: CORBIS/CLICK PHOTOS.
e met online and, in his

first email,he listed his
personality traits.I
have a disorder called Aspergers
Syndrome.It makes it hard to
date, came top of the list. I was a
huge fan of Glee,and all I knew
about Aspergers was what Id
picked up from the character
Sugar Motta.Her take on it was
that having Aspergers meant she
could just say whatever she liked. I
thought someone who never
makes you guess how they really
feel,or if theyre being honest,
sounded really cool.
One of the main reasons I am
marrying Pete is because Ive
never been able to trust anyone in
the way I know, beyond any doubt,
that I can trust him. I cant think of
any quality in a real-life partner
that could top this.That hell never
lie to me or do anything
underhanded is a given: betrayal
or duplicity of any kind is simply
not in his DNA.
Butand its a big butthere
are definite, massive and glaringly
obvious downsides to it as well.
Theyre why Ive almost left him
(many times) and also why some
people who love me think Im
making the biggest mistake of my
life. Being honest is wonderful
until its also insensitive. Saying
what you think is amazing, until
others get hurt or offended by
your words. Being in an intimate
relationship with someone who is
totally clueless about emotions
and blind to all social nuances can
easily make you feel like an
abuse-cycle clich: unloved,
needy and pathetic.
The first few times it happened,

I didnt understand it at all.Wed
communicated online for about
two months and really clicked. He
nudging me away from him while

we were watching a movie on the
couch, as if he didnt want to be
there. And when I met his mum (Id
asked if he thought she liked me
and was told,No).Then just last
week, I was back to Dr Google
again. Id been on a weekend
phone marathon with a huge
client and hed continuously and
urgently interrupt me, wanting to
know whether I had seen his
sunglasses at my place and asking
me to help him look for them. It
was as though he was telling me I
had to rush him to hospital. ASAP.
The more that I understand
about Aspergers, the easier I find
The first date was a

disaster: he couldnt choose
where to eat, was beyond
distant, he didnt make a
vague attempt to start a
conversation. So his text at
9 a.m. the next day
surprised me.
was funny. Clever.The Aspergers

thing didnt come up again, and by
the time we met in real life for the
first time at Clarke Quay, Id
forgotten all about it. But the date
was a disaster: he couldnt choose
where to eat, was beyond distant,
he didnt make a vague attempt to
start even one conversation, he
didnt pick up on anything I said
and when the bill finally came, he
checked it carefully and told me
what I owed down to the last five
cents. I was left feeling sure I
would never see him again. So his
text at 9 a.m. the next day
surprised me: I had a really good
time and would love to see you
again. I texted him back:
Seriously? I felt like you didnt
want to be there. His response?
Like I said: Aspergers. It makes
dating hard.
Thats when I first looked it up
on Dr Google. I also did it the first
time he came overhe kept
it to forgive wh
as deal-breake
appreciate wha
ght see
lly
ith him.
I now know that one of the

Aspergers things is to go into
hyper-detailed description mode,
so I dont ask, How was your day?
I dont want to hear a blow-byblow account that takes in
everything from whether the lift
was waiting at reception, to the
internet speed and the exact times
he ate lunch and what sort of
biscuit he snacked on.
Theres actually a lot of
humourso long as I remind
myself to see the bigger picture,
dont care too much about what
other people think and also dont
stop myself from being as blunt as
he can be. I do a lot of laughing
like when were out at a dinner
party and someone asks him,
So... how was your trip to Spain?
But its still very hard to truly
accept hes not withholding when
Im in tears and hes not reaching
out to hug me. Its hard, sometimes
to just remind myself that he loves
me, even though he would never
reach out to perhaps hold my hand,
kiss my cheek or affectionately
squeeze my bum as he walks past.
Its been a difficult decision to
spend the rest of my life with
someone who is the poster-child
for terrible listener. But I do know
better than to ever ask him, Does
my bum look big in this?
GET IN THE KNOW

ABOUT ASPERGERS
Asperger's Syndrome was
first recognised just
60 years ago when
Austrian paediatrician,
Hans Asperger, coined
the term to describe
mildly autistic people
who he believed could
lead normal lives. About
80 per cent of all people
with Asperger's are male,
and as the
Globally, one
majority
in 100 people
of cases
are living with
are never
this condition.
diagnosed,
How Many People

Have This Problem?
There are
approximately
50,000 people in
Singapore living with
disorders on the
autism spectrum.
a lot of
women are
probably
involved with men who have
Asperger's without even
knowing it, as the likelihood
is that the men themselves
are in the dark. One of the
world's leading authorities
on autism, Professor Simon
Baron-Cohen, believes that
all autism involves "having
an extreme male brain" to
varying degrees: a brain
that emphasises logic
over emotion.
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I Do,Or
She was
just too
sweet to
let go...
As women, we can do anything

these dayswith or without a
husband. Is marriage still every girls
dream or just one path to happiness?
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DO
hy dont you make an

honest woman out of
her? Lin and her
boyfriend of seven years, Kelvin, were
enjoying his coworkers wedding
when the boss wife started giving
Kelvin a hard time.
I was so irritated! Im already
honest, thank you very much, Lin, 29,
a psychology student, says about the
comment. She just assumed that I
was longing for him to propose.
If anything, the opposite is true.
Kelvin has tried to convince her to
consider marriage and sometimes
even introduces Lin as his wife. But
while Lin has nothing but good things
to say about her boyfriend, she isnt in
any hurry to get hitched. I dont even
want to think about getting married
until Im 31 or 32. I want to have at
least my masters degree.
As for the boss and his wife, A
week later, it turned out they were
getting a divorce, says Lin. So why
was she so intent on getting Lin to join
the institution she was leaving?
Maybe she was thinking about all she
would have to do to get a divorcesplit
the house, they have kidsand was
jealous, Lin speculates. After all,
misery loves company.
Lin may feel people question her
choices, but she isnt alone in holding
off from marriage. You wouldnt know
it from the ever-elaborate, fairy-tale
nuptials all over TV, but young women
everywhere are not becoming an army
of wannabe bridezillas. Theyre
delaying marriage or, increasingly, not
getting married at all, at a rate that is
accelerating. If you look at Singapore in
1970only 11 per cent of women
between the ages of 30 and 34 were
single. In contrast, just a couple of
years ago, 30 per cent of women were
still single between 30-34 years old.
This is unprecedented, says
Rebecca Traister, author of Big Girls
Dont Cry. Marriage has never
happened this late or been this
infrequent. Thats partly because
women no longer need marriage for
security and they might have seen the
traditional plan end up not working
particularly well for their parents. At
the same time, some young people are
struggling with debt, which makes
longer-term planning tough.
When marriage does happen today,

it looks different than before. For
thousands of years, people
had little choice about whether and
whom to marry and almost no choice
in whether or not to have children,
writes Stephanie Coontz in Marriage,
A History. Death ended many
marriages sooner than divorce does
today. A husband owned his wifes
property, earnings and sexuality, and
had the final word on all decisions.
The world changed. People are living
longer, more healthy lives, so theres
less pressure to marry or to procreate
while young. And womens ability to
prosper emotionally and financially
on their own is at an all time high.
Marriage has
never happened
this late or been
this infrequent.
Some young
people are
struggling with
debt, which
makes long-term
planning tough.
As of 2013, Nanyang Technological
University (NTU)s female
undergraduates outnumber the men
enrolleda huge contrast to just a
decade ago, when there was only seven
women enrolled for every ten men.
Theres been a swell of support in
Singapore from groups such as the
SDN (Social Development Network),
formed in 2009, working towards
moving singles towards marriage and
to help address our low fertility rate
(1.20 births per woman, 2012). And
despite marriages in Singapore
becoming less common, spousal
breakups are the rise, too. The divorce
rates in Singapore rose from 6.7 in
2012 to 6.9 in 2013 with these
marriages lasting 10.4 years on
average. These stats could be
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disheartening to hear for a young
women still dreaming of her happily
ever after fairytale situation.
In her best-selling book Lean In,
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg writes
about being told to marry young to
get a good man before they are all
taken. So at 24, she obliged,
convinced that marriage was a first
and necessarystep to a happy and
productive life. A year later, she was
divorced. Its really important to be a
fully formed adult when you get
married, Sandberg tells Cosmo.Igot
married too young. She doesnt
believe in telling women the right
time for taking life steps, saying
simply, Its not about when, its about
whom. The idea of being a fully
formed adult before marriage makes
sense to many young women, even
those who may have already found the
right guy.
Mei, 27, who has just begun
working in a bank, says she and her
boyfriend are pretty serious and
certainly love each other. But thats
itfor now. I take marriage seriously.
If I do get married, I want everything
else in my life under control, she
explains. The age increases for
marriage that we are seeing have been
linked in part to women and men
trying to establish themselves before
In the past,
marriage was
one of the
first steps to
becoming a
full-fledged
adult. Today,
women have
more freedom
to take
opportunities
that come
their way.
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wedlock. In the
past, it was one of
the first steps to
becoming a fullfledged adult
now, its almost
the last.
Postponing
matrimony also
means women
may have more
freedom to take
opportunities that
come their way.
Sabrina, 32,
works for a
pharmaceutical
company where
senior employees
often travel. I
think about
getting relocated,
she says. Although
she and her boyfriend just
celebrated their third anniversary,
when she thinks about that
potentially globetrotting future,
I dont always picture it with
Deshi. But when her boyfriend
brings up marriage, Sabrina says,
I say to him, Are you sure youre
absolutely ready?
And yet marriage carries with it
financial benefits. Joy, a 27-year-old
researcher, never really planned to
marry but recently got engaged. Her
decision was based on emotion
You reach a point when the terms
boyfriend and girlfriend dont make
sense anymore and marriage
clicksbut is also practical: As a
married couple, we can get a bigger
HDB flat. But those considerations
register only if you expect financial
stabilitywhich for some
demographics, is actually no longer
the case.
Joys fianc, Alan, changed her
mind about marriage, partly
because he saw it as such a positive,
beautiful thing. He grew up with
parents in a very solid, committed
relationship, and he wanted that,
says Joy, who was raised by a
strong, single mother.
However, even as Singaporean
women are ambivalent about
marriage in their 20s, they arent as
conflicted about having kids. The
There are
many ways to
get into a
mans head.
thing I want more than marriage, I
think, is children, says Joy. (Not right
now though: I cant even take care of
myself yet!)
In the past, some women felt
pressure to choose between an
education and a husband. In Popular
Science Monthly, a publication from
1905, it said that education gave
women a self-assertive, independent
character that made it impossible to
love, honour and obey like they were
supposed to.
Thankfully for us, women in 2015
have more options than ever and more
than one path to a happy, fulfilling
adult life. Exploding the early
marriage imperative is not about
saying that marriage or early marriage
is bad, says Traister. Its about saying,
wait a minute, there are millions of
women with millions of needs and
desires. Were adjusting our eyes to the
variety of ways that women live.
For Sabrina, staying open to all
possibilities was the best recipe for
finding happiness. While at 32 she is
still building her career, shes glad she
didnt close herself off to possibilities
in her personal life. Once Deshi and I
got engaged, our relationship
strengthened and improved, she says.
Deciding to get married when, to
whom, and if it feels right to you? That
sounds like a fairytale ending to us.
love
LATTE
THE HAPPY MAKER

A Harvard study found women who
drink coffee tend to be less depressed
than those who dont. Catch last
weeks date out with another
girl on Saturday? No big deal, make it
a double-shot latte (or an espresso
martini), and sip up.
Good news caffeine fans! It turns out coffee is actually

good for us, and can even help in the bedrooom.
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THE HANGOVER HELPER

When combined with an antiinflammatory like ibuprofen, caffeine
helps to banish acetate, the chemical
compound that causes major
headaches. Next time you wake up
swearing off wine forever, whip up (or
whip out for) a small coffee and pop
ibuprofen for quick relief.
WORK IT, GIRL

Caffeine stimulates the nervous
system, which in turn boosts mental
alertness and helps you focus for about
two hours after you consume it. So,
that important project your boss
asked you to finish within the
next hour? Done.
FEEL THE BURN

(CALORIE BURN, THAT IS)
Having a little caffeine
pre-workout increases stamina,
so youre able to stay on the treadmill
for longer. Just keep it to one cup
because the bean can have
a dehydrating effect.
Drink plenty of water as well.
BEDROOM BOOST
Preliminary research suggests that
having a coffee 30 minutes before
sexy time may get you in the mood
for round two sooner than usual.
Scientists arent exactly sure why, but
we say, who cares? At the very
least, itll make you more,
ahem, perked up.
Hot & Healthy
READ YOUR KICKS

A little sole-searching can reveal a lot about your
running style, and might save you from injury. Check your
kicks for wear and tear at
THE BIG TOE
What It Means: Your calves are
extra tight.
Why It Matters: Ankle tendons
overcompensate for stiff calves
and lifting toes. You could lose
a toenail (yikes!). And whats the
point of a pretty pedi then?
What To Do: Stretch! Do one
minute per side, three times
daily and post-exercise.
Snack
Attack
When it comes to
between-meal munchies,
a 2015 study claims
what matters most is
location, location,
location. Snacks eaten
at home or at work were
way healthier than those
chewed at a restaurant
or food court.
Some of our
favourite snacks to
pack for work:
THE HEEL
A handful of almonds
packed with Vitamin E
for gorgeous skin.
THE INNER SOLE

What It Means: Your feet roll
inward (a.k.a flat feet).
Why It Matters: This can
cause pain and problems in
your ankles, knees, hips and
lower back.
What To Do: Try an insole like Dr
Scholls (available at Watsons)
that will elevate your arch.
Yoga Moves To Refresh Your

Mind And Body
TOTALLY STRESSED OUT? INSTRUCTOR

DAGGE ONG FROM PURE YOGA SAYS THESE
WILL HELP RESTORE YOUR ZEN.
If You Have A Partner

With You, Try The
Downward Dog.
If Youre At Your
Desk, Try Abdominal
Breathing.
Both of you will get a

good stretch and the
added weight will give the
person at the bottom a
deeper spine and
hamstring stretch. Dont
forget to switch positions!
Inhale deeply into your

tummy, and relax as you
exhale. This calms and lets
you focus on the task at
hand. And nobody will
know that youre doing an
exercise! says Dagge.
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If Youre Super
Stressed Out, Try
The Reclining
Butterfly Pose.
This will help you to relax
after a long day by resting
your nervous system. For
extra comfort, put a pillow
or bolster under your back
for support.
Homemade guac with

veggie sticksfor a hit
of healthy fats and fibre.
Blueberries
a burst of
anti-ageing,
antoxidants.
If You Just Woke

Up, Try The
Reclining Twist.
Bring your right leg
up 90 degrees, then
lower it to the other side of
your body, twisting your
lower body. Stretch the
hand on the same side out,
and use the other to gently
push your leg closer to the
ground or bed. Since
youve been in a sleeping
position for hours, this will
help to awaken your body.
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What It Means: Your stride is

too long.
Why It Matters: Heel striking
with feet out in front sends
extra shock waves up legs,
leading to shin splints and hip,
knee or heel pain.
What To Do: Take shorter steps
by quickening your cadence (how
often each foot touches down).
Do It In
Drizzle
ITS RAINING, ITS POURING,
YOUD RATHER BE SNORING.
BUT IF THERES NO
LIGHTNING, GO FOR A RUN!
Dress Right
A waterproof top, thin socks

and a reflective hat will keep
you dry and visible. Wear
only one earbud so you can
hear what you cant see
through the rain or haze, too.
Prep Smart
Lay out dry gear to change

into (if youre not showering
immediately post-run) to
keep your body temp up and
out of illness territory.
Have Fun
Go slow so you can sidestep

puddles and uneven terrain.
Enjoy not worrying about
time and embrace getting
wetchannel a kid running
under a sprinkler!
THE
CANCER
THATS
RISING
90%
Watching out for boob changes is standard, but we should

think about our bums, too! Research predicts colon and
rectal cancers among 20-34 year olds may rise by over 90
per cent by 2030. Screenings are rare before age 50, but
be aware of symptoms (bloody or tar-like poo, diarrhoea
or constipation, abdominal pain or sudden weight loss),
especially if you have a family history of colorectal cancer.
STATISTICS FROM THE SINGAPORE NATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY, 2010
DOUBLE TROUBLE
You may think youre saving cash and

calories, but a recent study shows that
sipping before you step out makes you drink
near double than if
you arrived sober.
If you do pre-party,
reach for a light beer
or wine spritzer, and
fuel up on a carb-y
snack like dried fruit.
TRACK
YOUR
EGGS
w do you lik e
ggs? Sc rambled,
poac h ed, frozen
or fertilised ?
Not into hormonal birth

control? Track ovulation
with the Bluetooth
basal thermometer
Wink, which sends
data to your
phones Kindara
fertility tracking app
(free, from Singapore
iTunes store). Used
daily and correctly, this
method charts your cycle
and lets you know when
you should be grabbing
your man for some babymaking, or when you should
put the bedroom brakes on
if a crying poo machine isnt
on your Christmas wish list.
Used properly, this tech is
believed to be just as effective as
the Pill. USD$79 plus $10
shipping charges to Singapore;
Kindara.com/wink
Heads
Up On
HPV
There could be
a non-surgical
treatment for an
abnormal smear.
In clinical trials,
injections to boost
immune response
reversed growth
of pre-cancerous
cells and cleared
the HPV (Human
Papilloma Virus)
that caused them. For
now: get your smears
every three years.
SOURCE: LANCE EDWARDS, M.D.
Is it okay to
use a super
tampon on a
light flow day?
Health
Help!
Theoretically, more cotton

fibres could be pulled off as a
non-saturated tampon is removed,
triggering irritation and discharge.
But theres no data on how
common this is, and few women
seem to complain about this issue.
Still, its always a good idea to
switch to a less absorbent tampon
as your flow decreases, and
changing it as often as the
directions suggest.
SOURCE: JENNIFER ASHTON, M.D.
The Germaphobes Guide to Kissing

TEN SECONDS OF SMOOCHING TRANSFERS 80 MILLION BACTERIA, SAYS A NEW
STUDY. NOT EXACTLY SEXY! HERES HOW TO SWAP SPIT WITHOUT GETTING SICK.
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NOT ALL GERMS ARE
STILL, IF HES
AND SORRY, DRINKING
BAD GERMS.
A kiss shares healthy
bacteria, essential for
digestion and immunity.
Over time, your strains
mix with your partners'
until your saliva
becomes
similar. Gross/
romantic.
SICK, DONT
LOCK LIPS.
Kissing can transfer a
virus, from a cold to a flu.
Getting in some sexy time
without mouth-to-mouth
is safer, but touching a
body part he licked or
kissed could still expose
you to those (love) bugs.
DOESNT KILL GERMS.

Rubbing alcohol might
clean your cuts, but even
if you threw back pure
vodka, you
wouldnt
knock out the
concentrations
of bacteria in
your body.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: (SYRINGE) D. HURST/ALAMY.COM; CORBIS/CLICK PHOTOS; EZPHOTOS/CLICK PHOTOS.
Hot & Healthy Gyno
TEXT: CHARLOTTE LIEBERMAN. EXTRA REPORTING: LUCY CLEEVE. PHOTOGRAPHY: GETTY IMAGES.
he first time my
boyfriend, Brian*
and I had sex,
our first experience
itself wasnt that
memorable, although I
recall the smell of my
anxious sweat mixed
with the synthetic
aroma of cheap, new
bedding. Mostly, I
remember the day after,
filled with frequent
urgentbathroom
trips. It felt like I was
peeing out jagged glass
shards. I couldnt focus
on the movie we saw
afterwards, as I was so
distracted by the fire
burning in my crotch.
At my GP, I gave a
urine sample to rule out
a kidney infection and
STIs and was told I had a
urinary-tract infection
(UTI). Nothing unusualSingapores
Health Promotion Board say 40 per
cent of women will suffer a UTI at
some point in their lives and nearly
80 percent of UTIs occur within 24
hours of sex. You don't catch a UTI.
It's simple anatomy. Your urethral
opening sits below your clitoris
and above your vagina and rectum,
and sex can push your own
bacteria into the wrong place.
I got a course of antibiotics,
which cleared my symptoms. But I
wasnt rushing to get intimate
again. Sex had just led to physical,
mental and emotional drama! It
took six months before I was ready
to try again. I was so nervous.
Spooning Brian after our (second)
first time, it took hours for me to
relax and sleep because I was so
alert for symptoms. And sure
enough, I woke up to a stinging
sensation, pelvic pain, nausea and
the chills.
I knew the drill: one more course
of antibiotics, no sex until Id
finished the meds and lots of water
(and cranberry juice) to flush out
germs. Its the difference between
a flowing river and a stagnant
pond, said the gynaecologist I had
started visiting.
Still, I kept it a secret. I was
I FINALLY
GOT RID
OF
MY
UTIs
WHEN SEXY TIME
MAKES YOU CRY ON THE
TOILET, ITS TIME TO GET
PROFESSIONAL HELP.
embarrassed and didnt

want to stress Brian
with it. I even broke the
rule of sex before
treatment ended, it
seemed easier than
discussing it. Bam!
another infection. And
then another. My doc
said three per cent of
women have recurrent
UTIs. Lucky me!
My gyno sent me to a
urologist, who said the
bacteria was resistant
to the antibiotics Id
been usingapparently
common for women
with recurrent UTIs.
He prescribed a
stronger one, and put
me on a preventative
regimen: one pill every
six weeks, with the
hope that slow levels of
antibiotic would stave
off multiplying bacteria.
When I finally told Brian what
was going on, he was angry
wrongly worried that he was
passing the infection and
frustrated when we couldnt have
sex. Like I could help it! The selfish
way he handled my UTI issue was
a big reason I broke up with him a
few months later.
Im married now to a much
better guy. We have lots of great
sex, but he also loves just hanging
out with me on nights we dont
sleep together. Being with him has
helped me find a happy place where
Im not only comfortable talking to
him about UTIs, but I also no
longer get them. With my GPs
okay, Im even off the antibiotics.
How? It doesnt hurt that I drink
two giant bottles of water every day.
But the biggest change is that Ive
learned that Im in charge of my
body and its up to me to
communicate my needseven if I
risk ruining the mood by running to
the bathroom right before and after
sex. My husband is into that.
Because when I make sure sex is
good for me, its good for him too.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT UTIS, HEAD TO THE
HEALTH PROMOTION BOARD WEBSITE AT HPB.GOV.SG
(*NAMES HAVE BEEN CHANGED)
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Its a question men hate, and the one

women love to ask. But do we really
want the answer, and if not, why put
ourselves through it? Here, we ponder
over the most negative ask ever.
ll right, Im just
going to say it. For
most of my life, Ive
been on the good side of
slim. Yeah, I know. I sound
vile, but read on (it wont
last). My thin frame was
something I clung to as a
teen, and I wore my
bandeau dress as if it was
part of my DNA. Like every
woman, my friends ranged
in size, weight and shape,
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but my ability to remain

naturally willowy, made
me feel proud. Skinny was
my small rope of confidence
to hold on to.
But feeling awesome in
my shortest shorts only got
me so far. I wasnt happy in
my personal life. Sure, I had
dates and attempted the
relationship thing, but
being skinny wasn't
helping me find true love
something I craved. So last

year I booked a trip to Italy
to escape the emotionsickness of my life.
As fate would have it
(well, this was Rome, after
all), the moment my
strappy sandals touched
the ground, I met a guy. Yes,
I fell in love in under four
seconds, on a cobbled
street, just below the
Colosseum, after asking for
directions to my Airbnb.
Before I could even unpack,
we were softly touching
knees on an old park
bench interlaced with
pretty flowers. Needless to
say, I just had to extend the
trip. (It only sounds
reckless. As a freelance
writer, I can work from

almost anywhere!)
Turns out, what I
thought was first-date
foodie funmargherita
pizza, pizza pesto and pizza
Gorgonzola all washed
down with flowing carafes
of robust red wine, then
finished off with thick licks
of gelato and long sips of
Limoncellowas not an act
of seduction. This is how
Italians eat. Every. Single.
Night. Whod complain?
Well, a semi-vain skinny
girl who, several months
later, couldn't button up her
jeans. Nothing fit.
After a few weeks went
by, though, I started feeling
kind of fabulousfleshy
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Hot & Healthy Report
and foxy in that Jessa-fromGirls way. Italy made me

aglow with dreams and
desire. They call them love
handles for a reason.
Seven months later, I
came home for a few
months. As always, I hit the
gym to kick the jet lag.
Changing in the locker
room, I bumped into some
old gym friends, who
repeated what I'd just heard
from my parents and sister
upon my return: You look
so... healthy! My (a little
hostile?) response was, Are
you trying to say I look fat?
Despite the denialsNo.
What? Stop!I quickly
moved to a treadmill at the
back of the room.
Suddenly, without my
boyfriend or the Italian
backdrop, the extra kilos no
longer evoked la dolce vita.
It seems that outside of
Europe, a good body is
often defined as a fit, thin,
disciplined oneand now
those once-voluptuouslooking new kilos felt like a
burden. With my selfimage playing tricks on me,
I stalled asking anyone who
would listen (my mum,
BFF, even the kopitiam
guy), "Do I look fat?"
No matter how much of a
pro-body-acceptance
attitude we try to have,
there is always a sense of
failure when we gain
weight. Slipping makes us
feel ashamed; as if we've
lost control. I just kept
wondering if people felt bad
for me, or if we were all
instead gaining something
from my new fat talk, with
studies showing that selfdeprecating chatter helps
women bond.
That certainly wasn't the
case with my friends and
familythey wouldn't
indulge meso I decided to
visit to my incredible
doctor, who seemed like the
last word.
As I stood there nervous

and in my underwear, my
GPlike a cool older cousin
said authoritatively, So to
answer your question, no,
you do not look fat. Finally.
An answer I trusted.
However (uh-oh), I could
stand to lose a few kilos, and
I lacked muscle tone.
I couldn't really argue
with her assessment. I
went from burning an extra
600 calories a day at spin
class to consuming
something like an extra 400
calories a day on carb-basedproducts. And there's a
consequence to that. I
shrugged. But I think I'm
okay with it.
I walked out feeling
somehow reborn. I'd been
obsessing about the weight
gain, giving it so much
power without having an
open conversation with
myself. The truth was, I
realised that Italy, my
adventure, my new man had
all made me happy. My work
was going great and I was
finally being loved for who I
was. I couldn't stop thinking
about how alive I was when I
was overseas, twirling my

martinis, being hand-fed
cannoli. How I laughed so
hard every time my
boyfriend would tease me
about the tomato sauce on
my face. In short, Id
travelled abroad and got
exactly what I was looking
for (and then some!).
After six weeks apart. I
reunited with my Romeo for
a little beach getaway. As I
write this, were lying on
fluffy towels on a Thai
island, eating thick-cut fries,
touching our toes in the
sand. Im absolutely spilling
out of last year's bikiniin
the least Kate Upton way
possible. Part of me thinks to
ask him, "Babe, do I look fat?"
But I break the cycle. It's a
lame, unintelligent question
that I won't endorse again.
Instead. I whip off my
t-shirt, flashing my real body
(almost!) without any
inhibition. Because in the
end, I think I was searching
for permission to let my
socially-expected skinnyself go. And now I have, I
feel sexy, happy and hungry
for more.
This spaghetti business

is fun, but there is no
way Im sharing
my dessert.
I felt kind
of fabulous
fleshy and
foxy in that
Jessa-fromGirls way.
They call
them love
handles for a
reason.
"
FRU TY
GETTING
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Need a
health hit?
These blends
are right on
target.
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CHRIS ECKERT/STUDIO D; (ORANGE AND PEAR) ALAMY; (APPLE) JEFFREY WESTBROOK/STUDIO D CORBIS/CLICK PHOTOS.
LIVEITUP!
A juice a day
keeps my
worries away.
When You
Cant Sleep
100ml almond milk
For A
Hangover
At The First
Sign Of
A Cold
2 green apples
1 orange
1 banana
1 shot wheatgrass
1 carrot
2 tbsp raw oats
2 limes
Forget sleeping
pills,Banana, oats
and almond milk
are great sources
of an amino acid
called tryptophan,
which your body
turns into the
sleep-inducing
hormones
serotonin and
melatonin,
says nutritional
therapist
Naomi Mead.
Before
The Gym
After A
Big Meal
For A Quick
Energy
Boost
banana
1 chopped pear
pineapple
1 beetroot
avocado
2 tbsp natural yogurt
2 small apricots
2 small apples
mango
Handful of raw spinach
Chewing on a
patch of grass
isnt sexy but
wheatgrass is
packed with
nutrients that help
detox your liver,
says juice bar
owner John Le
Fevre. The taste is
best disguised
with sweet and
sharp fruit juices
like apples.
This trio is
bursting with
immune-boosting
beta-carotene,
which increases
the production of
infection-fighting
white blood cells,
to ramp up your
immunity, says
Jason Vale ,
nutritional expert
and author of
The Juice Master.
Banana gives
you instant
energy and since
its rich in
potassium, it also
balances water
levels to prevent
cramping, says
Martin John,
Osteopath at
Orchard Health
Clinic. Think of
this as a power
treat before
exercising.
Yoghurt helps
digestion and
fights bloating
and constipation,
explains Le Fevre.
Look out for
active yoghurts
which improve
lactose digestion
and eventually
eliminate any
intolerance
symptoms
for sufferers.
Catch yourself
napping at your
office desk? This
green blend is
bursting with
energy-boosting
vitamin C,
magnesium and
vitamin B, to get
you going in the
morning or for a
mid-afternoon
lift, says Mead.
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Live It Up Grub
FOOD BUZZ
Whats tickling our tastebuds
and keeping us satisfied this month.
BY HAYDEN NG
BOTTOMS UP
OPEN, DRINK, REPEAT.
9
AM
2
PM
8
PM
WHAT IT IS:
WHAT IT IS:
WHAT IT IS:
Brand's Gen U
Ginseng
Nutritive Drink,
$28 for 8
Coco Life,
from $1.50
WHY YOU'LL
LOVE IT:
TWG Darjeeling
Nouveau, $55
Eastern and
Western ginsengs
are combined to
boost memory
and relieve stress.
Each pack is
deliciously sweet
and doesnt
contain artificial
flavours,
concentrate, fat
and cholesterol.
WHY YOU'LL
LOVE IT:
WHY YOU'LL
LOVE IT:
Its delivered to
Singapore no
later than three
weeks after
harvesting,to
offer a fresh and
aromatic brew.
Cake In
A Cup
Be the
Martha
Stewart
of the
microwave!
A mug dessert
keeps the portion
size sane.
Banana Streusel Coffee Cake
FOR THE STREUSEL

, teaspoon cinnamon
, 2 tablespoon brown sugar
, 2 tablespoon mashed banana
New,
Now,
NOSH!
Be there,
or be very
hungry.
144
CHIR CHIR
Like kaya toast and
kopi or coffee and
doughnuts,fried
chicken and beer is a
classic food/drink
comboand the Koreans
even have a word for it: chimaek.We loved
their finger-licking flavours like Garlic and
Spicy,which really packs a punch.Balance
the sizzle with creamy dishes like Nest
Snow,$32.90,made of chicken tenders on a
bed of sweet potato and melted cheese.
Wash down all the deliciousness with a
mug of Chir Cream Beer,a lager topped
with whipped cream,from $13.90.
#B3-04/5/6 313@Somerset.
Tel: 6509 8364
, Tiny pinch salt

, 2 pecans or walnuts, crumbled
Mix dry cake ingredients in a
bowl. Add wet ingredients, and
stir until just mixed. Combine all
streusel ingredients in a second
bowl. Fill a mug halfway with
batter. Sprinkle on two-thirds of
streusel, then spoon on
remaining batter. Sprinkle with
rest of streusel. Cook for one
minute in microwave.
HAKATA
IKKOUSHA
FYR CYCENE
OND DRINC
There are many hard

decisions in life and
picking which of
Hakata Ikkoushas
latest creations to try is
one of them. If you love greens, try the
smoky Chanpon, $14, which is filled with
crunchy vegetables. Soy Sauce Ramen, $12,
is the go-to for a lighter option, though with
pork belly, fish cake and ajitama eggs, its
packed with flavour. For a more decadent
meal, dive straight into the Hanadori, which
features silky,springy noodles served dry,
with a bowl of super-rich chicken broth, $15.
#01-104,Blk 7Tanjong Pagar.
Tel: 6538 1880
Everything at FYR
Cycene Ond Drinc
(pronounced Fire
Kitchen and Drink) is
cooked in a Josper
Charcoal Oven and lychee wood.
The result? Smoky faves like Grain-fed US
Holstein Cow Ribeye 365 Days, $32,and
Spiced Deboned Red Snapper with Sambal
Belachan, $25 that carry a familiar taste
thanks to their use of Asian spices.Try the
Baked Half Bone Marrow, $15, and Seafood
Linguine, $18a laksa-inspired pasta,
containing huge portions of seafood and
seasoned with lobster bisque and Thai basil.
19 BoonTat Street.Tel: 6221 3703
PHOTOGRAPHY: (CAKE IN A CUP) TRAVIS RATHBONE.
, 3 tablespoon spelt or white flour

, teaspoon baking powder
, 1/16 pinch of salt
, 2 teaspoon sugar
, 1 tablespoon plus
2 teaspoon water
, 1 tablespoon mashed banana
, teaspoon vanilla extract
Live It Up Man Menu

bad hair days where Ill try
to hide in the kitchen.
Tell us about one special
moment at work.
I met my girlfriend when

she was dining with her
friends at a restaurant I
was working at. She
messaged me on Facebook,
and we met up again. Now
weve been together for
more than a year.
AT YOUR
SERVICE
Nixon, 29,
Head Chef, Portico
Restaurant Singapore
@nixonisticalism
#PorticoSg
Meet the men dishing up

delights at Singapores
best bars and kitchens.
BY HAYDEN NG.
PHOTOGRAPHY: RAYMOND TOH, VINEYARD PRODUCTION. GROOMING: NG HUIMIN, PALETTEINC.
How did you get your start

in the industry?
I studied hospitality after

my O levels and interned
at a hotels kitchen. I fell in
love with cooking because
I could explore and create
dierent dishes. After my
National Service, I worked
at several places including
Shangri-La Hotel, Saint
Pierre and Petite Menu.
Altogether, Ive been a chef
for eight years and most
recently, Ive joined
Portico as the Head Chef.
You must really love
your job. What keeps
you motivated?
Besides having a passion

for cooking, its about the
people around you. When
youre in an environment
where your colleagues also
love what they do, the
synergy brings the team
further than when youre
alone and trying hard to
make things work.
Whats the best way to get

the attention of a cute chef
(without seeming creepy)?
You look rather bu for

a chef!
Many people have the

misconception that were
all overweight because we
get to eat a lot and have no
time to work out. Chefs are
denitely food lovers and
honestly, who can resist
tasty stu? But I think
that even though we spend
most of our time in the
kitchen, we still have to
look good. After all, rst
impressions count!
but Ill always hit the gym

afterwards. I do this at
least ve times a week.
I always feel better and
more condent after I
work out.
Thats quite a rigorous
routine! How do you
keep motivated?
Show him that youre

interested in his food by
asking about ingredients
hes used or discussing the
avours. Itll make him
open to talking to you and
sharing his likes and
dislikes. Take things
naturally from there
How about the things
never to say to a chef?
Avoid comparisons like,

Why do your true fries
taste dierent from that
other place? I think this
may sound a bit insulting
to the chef so remember
to respect his creations.
Exercising regularly. I end

my day around 10-11 p.m.
Its important to stay

committed to your
training goals and Ill
admit: Im vain and I want
to look presentable in
front of people. Ive had
guests compliment my
looks, so I try to maintain
them. Of course, there are
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lovely fresh blooms while
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HOROSCOPE
21.06 22.07
23.07 22.08
08.23 09.22
23.09 22.10
23.10 21.11
22.11 21.12
22.12 19.01
LIFECAST
LIFECAST Youve
LIFECAST This
LIFECAST Prepare
LIFECAST Youve
LIFECAST Prepare
Everything will
finally fall into
place this month.
Youll have
checked off
lingering work todos, curbed a
recent bout of
spendy-ness,and
renewed your
fitness vows. In
other words,
youre #TheBoss.
Take a breather
with a mini-vacay.
SEXYCAST You and
your partner will
be vibrating on
the same
frequency. Make
sure he can make
you smile outside
the bedroom too,
Miss C.
been in the
spotlight since
summer 2014 and
will stay there.But
watch your dollars
and your words.
That new career
idea youve been
mulling? Its soon
gonna be go-time.
SEXYCAST Your ex
might seem
tempting while
Venus is in
retrograde,but
consider whether
thats what you
really want.Youll
have more clarity
soon, just in time
for fun with your
rekindled flame or
a new hottie on
the horizon.
month is major.
Tie up loose ends
at work while
Mercury is in
retrograde.Then
bring your
A-game in time
for the New Moon
on June 16th.VIPs
will look your way;
show them how
on point you are.
SEXYCAST You are
rarely swept away
by romance, but
go with the flow,
even if it involves
the unexpected!
Doubts may arise,
so see if you two
can go deeper.
Soon youll know
whatand who
you want.
to enter Beast
Mode when
Mercury rolls into
your zone of
success. Go full
throttle for a
while, then veg
out with your girls
and steer clear of
drama. Nobody
has time for that.
SEXYCAST With
Venus in
retrograde for
most of the
summer, youll be
reflecting on past
relationships.A
friend or ex might
be a fun fling. Feel
more serious? It
might pay off to
wear your heart
on your sleeve.
been killing it at
the office and
brimming with
ideas. Important
news about your
finances around
June 2nd might
help you decide
whats next.
Another #Blessed
day on the 5th will
set your career
into overdrive!
SEXYCAST Dont
forget to enjoy
yourself too! An
office flirtation
might be just the
thing,so give that
cutie whos been
making eyes at
you by the
watercooler a
second look.
to join the selfiestick brigade after

June 5th, when
Venus moves into
your travel and
adventure zone. If
the urge to roam
lingers, it may be
time for a move.
LIFECAST Get ready,

girlits time to
werk.When
Mercury goes
direct on June
11th, your
productivity will
skyrocket.Reevaluate career
goals starting on
June 14th and
August 1st, when
your ruler, Saturn,
is in retrograde.
SEXYCAST Your love
life is on fire this
summer,
especially after
the Sun moves
into Cancer on
June 21st.Sharing
a steamy fantasy
will lead to some
fireworks. Sit back
and enjoy!
Congratulations!
You will start June
off with a bang.
Singles will be
radiating charm
all month and
might even find
the real thing.
Those in a
relationship
should make the
most of it, and
hold on to that
warm glow.
CAPRICORN
SAGITTARIUS
SCORPIO
LIBRA
VIRGO
LEO
CANCER
150
SEXYCAST
TEXT: AURORA TOWER. PHOTOGRAPHY: CORBIS/CLICKPHOTOS; TPG/CLICKPHOTOS.
THE WEATHERS NOT THE ONLY THING HEATING UP THIS MONTH, GEMINI,
WITH JUPITER AND VENUS DOING A LITTLE TANGO DANCE AND MAKING YOU
IRRESISTIBLE. MERCURY IS STILL IN RETROGRADE, SO THIS IS THE PERFECT
TIME FOR YOU TO GET OUT AND GO AFTER YOUR BIG GOALS.
THE
GEMINI
GUY
CHRIS
PRATT
21.6.1979
LOVES:
A worldly,wellread woman.
HATES:
Cant get on board

with someone
whos more style
than substance.
DREAM DATE:
Cater to his dual

nature by starting
GEMINI
off at a trendy
new bar and
ending the night
with a walk on
the beach.
05.22 06.20
LIFECAST Mercury goes retrograde

between May 18th and June
11ththe perfect time to tweak
your look or strategy. The Full
Moon is ideal for a getaway. While
Venus is retrograde,
communicate more IRL to cut
down on confusion.
WIN HIM OVER:
With a heated
discussion about
politics that will
lead to steamy
action later.
20.01 18.02
19.02 20.03
03.21 04.20
04.21 05.21
LIFECAST Your
LIFECAST This is the
LIFECAST Say yes to
LIFECAST This
career game will

be on a high when
the Sun goes into
Cancer on June
21st.You might
have a difficult
conversation but
if you say what
needs to be said,it
will be a win.
SEXYCAST Welcome
to the Summer of
Love,Aquarius!
When Venus goes
retrograde,a
former romantic
co-star will reenter the scene.
Whether its a
cameo or a
recurring role is
up to you. It will
be epic for you
either way.
month of Y-O-U.
June is ideal for
chilling with
family.Deal with
any home-related
issues before
Venus goes
retrograde.If you
put in a little extra
effort,youll yield
amazing results.
SEXYCAST On June
21st,the Sun
moves into Pisces
and kicks off a
four-week period
of major romance,
especially around
the New Moon.
If old problems
resurface, be
patient with your
man; its the little
things that count.
all the non-stop

invites coming
your way,
especially travel
opportunities,
around the Full
Moon on June
2nd.You can take
a break next
month to spend
QT with friends
and family.
SEXYCAST Your
priority has to be
getting in touch
with what you
really want. Go for
it when Venus
moves into your
house of love on
June 5th. If an ex
wants back in; roll
with it. Youll soon
know what do.
month, focus on
feathering your
nest. A happy
home is key when
things get hectic.
As the Sun moves
into Cancer on
June 21st, your
social life moves
into high gear.
Savour time with
your crew.
SEXYCAST Forge
lasting
connections.
Prioritise alone
time with youknow-who. The
Full Moon is
perfect for a
romantic getaway,
so hit up Airbnb.
Get ready for love
and fun.
AQUARIUS
PISCES
ARIES
TAURUS
SEXYCAST Reunite with old friends

after June 5th, when Venus
moves into your zone of homey,
sexy fun. A special Venus and
Jupiter conjunction gives your
sex life extra sizzle, so make
those sly, naughty thoughts a
reality. If youve wanted more
from him, take things to the next
level around the New Moon.
Maggie Qs got
double the
sexiness thanks
to her Gemini
appeal.
21.05.1979
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Last Word
#COSMOTIVATION
Heres a little wisdom to help us unravel the mystery behind the male brain.
T he Real Man
Sm iles In
Trouble,
G athers Strengt h
From distress
And Grows Brave
By Reflection.
Thomas Paine
This is not just about

women. We men need to
recognise the part we
play, too. Real men treat
women with the dignity
and respect they deserve.
Prince Harry
ALL MEN
ARE ANIMALS.
SOME
JUST MAKE
BETTER PETS.
THE
GREATNESS
OF A MAN IS
NOT IN HOW
MUCH
WEALTH HE
ACQUIRES,
BUT IN HIS
INTEGRITY
AND HIS
ABILITY TO
AFFECT
THOSE
AROUND HIM
POSITIVELY.
Bob Marley
LADIES, THE RIGHT MAN

FOR YOU WILL PURSUE
YOU. ACTIVELY. HE
WONT LEAVE YOU
WONDERING WHETHER
HES INTO YOU OR NOT.
Men say that women should

come with instructions... Whats
the point of that?
Have you ever seen a

man actually read
instructions?
When you raise

your standards,
only the boys
will disappear.
The men will
step up
to meet
them.
Im attracted to films
that have strong female
characters because there
are strong f emale
characters in my l ife.
Ryan Gosling
Whats your #cosmotivation? Tag us on @cosmo_singapore and share your favourite bits of wit and wisdom.
154
PHOTOGRAPHY: CORBIS/CLICK PHOTOS; TPG/CLICK PHOTOS; EZ PHOTOS/CLICK PHOTOS; PINTEREST.
A gentleman knows
when to listen, when
to comment, and when
to simply hold his
woman and kiss her
tears away.
PHOTOGRAPHY: GETTY IMAGES.
WERE HEADING BELOW THE BELT TO UNZIP EVERYTHIN

NG
E.
YOUVE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT HIS PACKAGE
UNZIP ME! UNZIP ME! UNZIP ME! UNZIP ME! UNZIP ME! UNZIP ME! UNZIP ME! UNZIP ME! UNZIP ME! UNZIP ME! UNZIP ME! UNZIP ME! UNZIP ME! UNZIP ME! UNZIP ME!
Manhood
Manual
oooh,
fruity!
Fascinating
PENIS FACTS
Wish it came with an instruction manual? Weve got you
covered with the latest info and some custom how-tos.
Penises can take many forms, and there

are perks to almost all of them. Heres
how to get maximum satisfaction no
matter what hes got going on.
CURVED TO ONE SIDE

With a slight curve, your guy
may hit a sweet spot you never knew
you had. When youre together, move
your hips from side to side until you
find a position that provides a little
extra mmmm.
CURVED TOWARD
HIS NAVEL
This shape is perfect for stimulating
your G-spot. Have him get on top of you
in a modified missionary position with
your legs wrapped around his waist.
WIDER THAN IT IS LONG

You-on-top is best for a guy this
size
i since
i he can reach a little further.
To make him feel even bigger, move in a
circular motion.
LONG AND THIN

Doggie-style will help
accommodate a longer guy.
The position takes up some of the
length, making it extra comfy for you.
SOURCE: SEX COACH AMY LEVINE, FOUNDER OF IGNITE YOUR PLEASURE
Handle
With Care
Turns out, your guy actually can

fracture his penis. If he slips out and
you accidentally come down on him
with your pubic bone, the inside of
the peniscalled the corpus
cavernosumwill rip. Expect a
really loud popping noise followed
by a ton of swelling and bruising
(and screaming). Its denitely
rare, but researchers found that
its more likely to happen when
youre on top or if youre getting
it on somewhere out of the
ordinarylike in the shower
or on top of the kitchen counter.
When youre moving in ways
that are unpredictable, hes
more likely to, uh, miss his mark.
SOURCE: HARRY FISCH
It Really
Is A Tool
Ever wonder why the penis has such an oversized

head and ridge? According to evolutionary
psychologists, its shaped that way so guys can keep
their bits clean. The psychologists also found that
guys put in more effort when theyve gone a while
without having sex with their partner. So maybe
teasing the tool every now and then is okay...
SOURCE: JESSE BERING, AUTHOR OF WHY IS THE PENIS SHAPED LIKE THAT?
TEXT: AMY LEVINE, AUTHOR OF IGNITE YOUR PLEASURE. PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRIS CLINTON.
Feel-Good Moves
For Every Shape
D Word
vs. the
eC
Word
Guys have strong

feelings when it ccomes to
what you call their bits,
and they tend to fall into
gories:
one of two categ
They either like tthe word
h stick
that rhymes with
or the one that rrhymes
with sock. So what
all it?
should you ca
poll, 61
According to a p
n prefer
per cent of men
the D word. Experts say
ually
guys are actu
ed by it.
less intimidate
Talking aboutt their
penis is difficult enough
word that
for men, so the w
seems most common
going to
and normal is g
be the one that theyre
more comfortable with,
api
pist
says sex thera
P D.
D
Tiger Devore, Ph
Does my bulge
look big in this?
Cut or Uncut
Whats
Differenc
Raffles Hospital Urologist,

U
Dr Fong Yan Kit explains,
Circumcision provides a few
advantagesgood
d hygiene
and less odourr, less risk
of urinary tract in
nfections
and sexually transmitted
diseases inclu
uding HIV.
Circumcised
d penises
also have leess risk of
developing peniss cancer.
oooh,
fruity!
11
THE AVERAGE
NUMBER OF
ERECTIONS A MAN
HAS IN ONE DAY
SOURCE: HARRY FISCH
Average diameter of an
erect penis is 1.5 inches
Average diameter of
a vagina is 1 inch
DOES YOUR
SIZE MATTER?
Women often worry theyre not the right

fit for their partners penis. But theres
generally no reason for concern. Check
out our stats, proving once and for all,
its highly unlikely that you wouldnt
feel super snug to a guy.
SOURCE: MARY JANE MINKIN, MD, CLINICAL PROFESSOR OF
OB-GYN AT YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
f in
ge
r
What
Average Really
Looks Like
Want to know how your man stacks
up? You cant exactly bring a ruler to
bed, but you can accidentally drop a
Sharpie in his lap. The average erect
Singaporean penis is 11.5cm, about
the length of the popular marker.
SOURCE: HARRY FISCH, MD
out with a new

Next time youre
.
look at his digits
guy, get a good
e study, a man
According to on
er is shorter
whose index fing
er is more likely
than his ring fing
penis.
to have a larger
PHOTOGRAPHY: (SHARPIE) CHRISTOPHER COPPOLA/STUDIO D; (HAND) ISTOCKPHOTO.COM.
Actual
size
R in
g
You Know What

They Say About
Small Index
Fingers
Index finger
Dr Fong told us, Asian penises are generally smaller than Caucasian ones,
each measuring, on average, shorter than 10cm with a full erection. Hence, a penis
with a length of about 11.5cm when fully erect is considered normal. However,
he also notes that its not necessarily size, but what a man does with his equipment
that really matters, the length is not the most important consideration.
Its functional ability is much more crucial.
The most common

penis-related
complaints seen in
Singaporean men are
erectile dysfunction and
premature ejaculation.
DR FONG YAN KIT, UROLOGIST,
(HEAD TO SINGHEALTH.COM.SG
FOR MORE INFORMATION)
HOW GUYS
ADVERTISE
THE GOODS
TEXT: EXTRA REPORTING LUCY CLEEVE. PHOTOGRAPHY: CORBIS/CLICK PHOTOS; TPG/CLICK PHOTOS.
Michael
Fassbender
Some men are stoked about

whats behind their zipper
regardless of how big it isand
they want to show it off. We went
to body-language expert and
author of You Say More Than You
Think, Janine Driver to
find out which guys have
major penis pride.
This really wide stance isnt

unintentional. He is proud of
what hes packing and has no
qualms about broadcasting
how much room it requires.
The way his thumb is sticking out of
his pocket and pointing toward his
groin shows that hes eager to draw
attention down south.
U
Usher
Its cool, we dont

really need to see
his face....
YOUR
MAN IS
ABOUT
TO GET
VERY
LUCKY...
When satisfied doesnt begin to
describe how happy you want
your guy to be when youre
done with him, break out these
top Cosmo techniques.
Go hot and cold.

During oral, suck in air
as you go down
and blow it out as you
go back up.
Triple his pleasure with
your ngers and mouth
by giving him some
penis and nipple action
at the same time.
Try some ball-on-ball
attention. Cup his boys
and gently rub them
against each other.
As youre going down
on him, move your
head from side to side,
letting your tongue
follow the same
pattern on the extra
sensitive underside of
his penis.
A new position for

oral: have him kneel
on all fours, with your
head between his legs.
Grab his bum at the
same time.
Massage his P with
your V. Sit on top of
him so hes up against
your lady bits. Slide
back and forth.
Right before he
climaxes, squeeze the
base of his shaft with
one hand, and stroke
the spot between his
balls and his butt with
the other. The combo
will make his O
wickedly intense.
SOURCE: SADIE ALISON,
AUTHOR OF TICKLE HIS PICKLE.
Why
I Love
My
Penis
TEXT: CHRIS JONES. PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRIS CLINTON. (DOG) PETER M. FISHER/CORBIS. (DOUGHNUT) FOODPIX/GETTY IMAGES.
Think Jimmy Fallon

and Justin
Timberlake have
one hot bromance?
Thats nothing
compared to the
affair between a
guy and his
package. Allow a
man to explain.
oooh
h,,
y!
fruity
The male orgasm is the most

Men feel about their penises, I
nd I say
irresistible thing ever, an
imagine, the way women feel
that as a man who once atte an
about your breasts: they are ours
zed
entire box of original glaz
and ours alone, resulting in
Krispy Kremes. Ive been told
pride; their relative size leads to
that womens orgasms arre
sometimes stressful internal
ont
deeper, somehow, but I do
debate; stuff comes out at
believe this, because you would
potentially inopportune
k
all lose the ability to walk
times; and the opposite sex
properly, surely.
sometimes paws at them
act
For a man, the simple a
clumsily, even painfully.
de
of putting his penis insid
One significant difference is
n t rusty
anything that isnt
st or
that Ive overheard women,
sharp brings a
particularly joggers, talk about
y
relaxing, full body
hating their boobs. I dont believe
ny
pleasure. With an
any man hates his penis, even
added enthusiasttic
while running. (Of course, Ive
stimulation, were
never been impotent. I can only
off to the moon.
guess that the impotent man, in
Sweett
A man feels his
that moment, will have stern
elease
re
orgasms in his
words for his penis, but I
brain, in his chest, in his feet. Its
guarantee that they will
nd
this incredible tension an
eventually make up.)
incredible release all at once,
In fact, there is a
the sort of sensation
eriod of a mans
Sorry, can you waitt a sec?
ifefrom, say, 12
ale
Uh, yeah, the ma
ntil, oh, 35 or so
some,
orgasm is super awes
hen he is in a deep and
men are
which is why young m
ingular love with his
ursuit of
so fixated on their pu
enis. During that
it. That devotion fades with
tretch, were like
age, but only a little. So to
hose women who
ow is the
that end, I believe no
alk around
posed to
part when Im supp
bsessively with
tell you how best tto
ittle dogs in their
operate the penis. But
urses; for our
A Brussels
enises, these are the
Griffon does because my penis is tthe only
ave no
enis Wonder Years.
more tricks. one Ive ever had, I ha
hs are
idea whether its truth
e dote on them, we
ws erect
universal. (Mine grow
room them, we try to
with the smell of bacon, ffor
eep them warm and
instance, and Im not surre that
omfortable. And we play with
would be the case for guys who
hem. Oh, we play with them
are vegetarian.) My advice: ask
ooo much.
worlds
your man. He will be the w
Im not saying this to make
foremost expert on how to
ou feel bad, but as your humble
pleasure himself, every bit the
mbassador to the Penis, I want
some
craftsman in his field as s
ou to be aware: no matter how
old carpenter who can handong you are with your man, no
hips.
build beautiful sailing sh
matter how attentive you are,
bly uses
That old carpenter probab
you will never be able to make
but I
his penis just for peeing, b
him orgasm as often as he has
about
dont really want to talk a
made himself orgasm. Its just a
that. Gross.
mathematical impossibility.
oooh,
fruity!
SUDAN
NETHERLANDS
HUNGARY
Kuki
POONEYWOONEY
GERMANY
INDIA
CHINA
The Second
Brother
Noodle
Stick
AUSTRALIA
VIETNAM
CANNON
PORTUGAL
Goose
LOST IN
TRANSLATION
JAPAN
Chin-Chin
CZECH REPUBLIC
Bird and Eggs
Bird-bird, wang, willywe know all the

slang from Singapore, but we wanted to find
out what nicknames there are for man bits
around the globe. We asked Cosmo editors
from our international editions to fill us in.
FRANCE
SWEDEN
TROUSER
SNAKE
Zizi
Tippi
T
ARGENTINA
IRELAND
FLUTE
MISSILE
UK
BRAZIL
KNOB
PICA
USA
Johnson
INDONESIA
tool
PHILIPPINES
Birdie
SPAIN
Mango
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ISO 3200, 6400 (available when
using Auto mode)
Approx. baery life of 190 shots
with EN-EL19 baery
Recommended retail price: $349
COOLPIX P900
COOLPIX S7000
FOR GETTING UP CLOSE AND

PERSONAL
FOR TRAVELLING
The COOLPIX P900 packs a punch with its

83x opcal zoom and 16.1 megapixels. The
camera is able to capture the nest details;
from ny droplets on a leaf to the stars in
the sky. Youll never miss a perfect moment
either, since the approximate autofocus
speed clocks in at 0.10 of a second.
Specicaons:
Vari-Angle TFT-LCD with anreecon coang
ISO 100-1600
using P, S, A or M mode)
ISO Hi 1(equivalent to ISO 12,
800) (available when using High
ISO monochrome in special
eects mode)
Up to seven shots at approximately
seven frames per second
The pocket-sized COOLPIX S7000 weighs

only 161g, but dont let its compact
appearance fool you. It starts up in less
than a second and has an intuive focus
funcon that captures moments with
sharpness and clarity. The S7000 is also
capable of full HD recording, complete with
Short Movie Show and Time-lapse Movie
features. With built-in photo eding
funcons and wireless connecon
capabilies, youll never be more ecient
at uploading your snaps on social media.
Specicaons:
TFT-LCD with an-reecon coang
ISO 125-1600
using Auto mode)
Up to seven shots at approximately
9.2 frames per second
Comes in black, white, gold or pink
Discover Your Potenal

Theres a reason why professionals and amateurs alike shoot
with a DSLR. With these cameras, youll get pictures that are crisp
enough to blow up for your living room wall.
Specicaons:
35.9 x 24.0 mm CMOS sensor
ISO 100-12,8000
Full HD 1,920x1080 / 60fps video
6.5 frames per second
Wide viewing angle TFT-LCD
Recommended retail price: Body at
$3,079, Kit set (with 24-120mm
lens) at $4,079
NIKON D750
The Nikon D750 debunks the myth that the
higher the specicaons for a DSLR, the
bulkier it will be. The smallest and lightest
Nikon FX-format camera comes packed
with 24.3 megapixels. The end result? A
high-performing camera that provides
exceponal photographs with depth and
clarity, even in less-than-ideal lighng.
Specicaons:
23.5 x 15.6 mm sensor
ISO 100-125,600
6 frames per second
Wide viewing angle TFT-LCD
Recommended retail price: Body at
$1,469, Kit set (with 18-105mm
lens) at $1,749, Kit set (with 18140mm lens) at $1869
NIKON D7200
Look at the world dierently with Nikons
D7200. Its predecessors in the D700 series
are renowned for their reliability, and this
newest kid on the block is no excepon.
d
The EXPEED 4 image-processing engine and
Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor grabs
n
outstanding images with vivid colours, even
under low-light condions. Its versality
means youll be ready for any moment, anyy
me of the day.
Specicaons:
23.5 x 15.6 mm sensor
ISO 100-25,600
5 frames per second
Wide viewing angle, vari-angle
touchTFT-LCD
Recommended retail price: Kit set
(with 18-55mm lens) at $1,229, Kit
set (with 18-140mm lens) at $1,449
NIKON D5500
Talk about a smart camera. The Nikon
D5500 boasts a host of features that will
help a novice along. This DX-format DSLR
comes with a vari-angle touch screen that
switches o when you look into the
viewnder and turns on again once youre
done. The exclusive Scene Recognion
System detects what youre trying to shoot
and calibrates the exposure, autofocus and
white balance, ensuring a picture-perfect
shot every me.
Available at all authorised Nikon dealers
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DX AND FXFORMAT CAMERAS

DX
Smaller sensor at 24 x 16mm
Covers a smaller poron of the image
that is seen through the viewnder
1.5x crop factor
FX
Bigger sensor at 36 x 24mm
More light gathering area
Higher sensivity and lower noise
No crop factor
* Both DX and FX-format cameras will work with all recent NIKKOR lenses.
Lifestyle Olympus
A Style Thats
Uniquely Yours
With customisable opons, Olympus lets you create a camera
you can truly call your own with My PEN, My Style.
unconality meets fashion in the form of Olympus PEN E-PL7. With the launch
of an online customisaon service, you can now go to Shopatolympus.com.sg
to deck out the PEN E-PL7 the way you like it. From body colour to strap paerns
to camera skins, you call the shots. You also get to pick the lens that best suits your
lifestyle. Spoilt for choice? Refer to the handy guide below!
MATCH YOUR CAMERA STYLE TO YOUR INSTAGRAM PERSONALITY

A.THE FOODIE
IF YOU ARE
Unabashed about
your love for food.
YOULL LOVE
THE M.Zuiko
Digital 25mm f1.8
lens. The bright
aperture value
means your photos
will have a so
defocusing eect,
casng a sharper
focus on the dish
and making it stand out. Capture every grain of rice, every drop
of sauce and every ake of pastry with this. Yum!
IF YOU ARE
Always posng
#OOTD shots.
YOULL LOVE THE
M.Zuiko Digital
45mm f1.8 lens.
The fast aperture of
this high-power
prime lens allows
for stunning portrait
shots with beauful
bokeh, which
aers in every
light. If youre looking to take your Instagram pics to another
level, this lens will really step your game up.
C.THE PARTY GIRL
D.THE GLOBETROTTER
IF YOU ARE
A regular at the
hoest soires.
YOULL LOVE
THE M.Zuiko
Digital 17mm f1.8
lens. With this many
friends, you need a
wide-angle lens. It
can shoot in low
light condions, and
the best part is that
you wont need a
bulky tripod. The PEN E-PL7 also comes with a ip-down sele
screen, so you can nail the group seles in one take.
B.THE FASHIONISTA
IF YOU ARE
Constantly checking
for travel deals.
YOULL LOVE THE
M.Zuiko Digital ED
14-42mm f3.5-5.6
EZ lens. You can be
sure that the
slimmest pancake
zoom lens wont
cause you to exceed
your baggage
allowance. Along
with capturing dazzling holiday snaps, this lens is also great for
videos, allowing for smoother shots with the electronic zoom.

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