February 2023 - ON THE FASHION

Fashion retailer Joules closes Woodbridge store

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Malaysia’s first reptile cafe opens to animal lovers

STORY: Location: Subang Jaya, MalaysiaStep aside cat cafes, this spot in Malaysia has scaly friends instead”Fangs” serves up desserts and drinksand lets you meet lizards, snakes, tarantulas and even gerbils[Yap Ming Yang, Café owner]”I’m a very active member in the reptile community, in the reptile hobby. For us reptile people, when we want to lepak (hang out) right, we want to talk about all these snakes, ‘Oh, I have this snake, I have that snake’. We will go to the pet store and stand in between the aisles, so it’s not so nice. And the original idea was that I could make a place for all the reptile hobbyists to sit and can gather, talk about our interests. But, eventually, it turned out that even normal people, everyone actually really appreciates all these animals.”Staff are on hand to answer questionsand ensure the safety of animals and customers[Alethea Lim / Reptile enthusiast]”I’ve always been interested in snakes, and kind of like iguanas, those types of reptiles. But because I moved around a lot I didn’t have the chance to keep them. And usually if you go to a pet store, you’re not really allowed to touch it, right? And I saw from the photos on Instagram that you can interact with them. So, it’s quite a cool experience I think.”[Yap Ming Yang, Café owner]”I really hope that people can see reptiles as also another type of pet that you can keep and love.”

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JEWELRY

All about Eva Amurri’s custom engagement ring from Ian Hock

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Eva Amurri is “dying” over her 14-carat engagement ring from Ian Hock.

The chef, who got down on one knee on Monday during a Paris vacation, designed his fiancée’s sparkler with CMS Custom.

The ring is “yellow gold and platinum with an emerald cut diamond center stone and square baguette side stones in a basket setting with an open gallery,” according to designer Christina Settanni.

“We were so excited to work with @iandhock to designer the perfect ring,” she added. “Congratulations to the happy couple! So happy for both of you!!!”

While showing off the jewelry via Instagram Stories, Amurri thanked Settanni.

Eva Amurri and Ian Hock take selfie with engagement <a href= — Eva Amurri’s engagement ring from Ian Hock was designed by CMS Custom.

“You outdid yourself!!!” the bride-to-be, 37, gushed, adding that she “literally couldn’t stop” taking pictures of her hand like a “basic bitch.”

“I [was] like omg I need 200 pics of my ring in front of the Eiffel Tower and like holding a baguette,” Amurri explained. “The best.”

Eva Amurri shows wedding ring with hand in fist — The sparkler is 14 carats.

As for Hock, she wrote that the 38-year-old kept asking to “see that hand again.”

The couple have been publicly dating since 2021, two years after Amurri separated from from her ex-husband of eight years, Kyle Martino.

The former couple, who share daughter Marlowe, 8, and sons Major, 6, and Mateo, 2, finalized their divorce in February 2020.

The exes amicably co-parent their little ones, spending holidays and birthday parties together with Hock.

Ian Hock kisses Eva Amurri's cheek — Hock proposed during a trip to Paris.

Marlowe, Major and Mateo are “lucky” to have the former graphic designer in their lives, Amurri gushed in a May 2022 Instagram post.

“Shoutout to all the stepparents, bonus parents, and

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BEAUTY

The Secret to a Compliment-Worthy Glow Is This Fast-Acting Product From Mandy Moore’s Go-To Skincare Brand

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In the perfect world, all of our skincare routines would give us instant results (in this case, we’re talking about clear and glowing skin.) Even though it seems too good to be true, we’re here to tell you it’s possible. The secret? Tula’s Resurfacing Treatment Toner has earned Mandy Moore’s approval. The toner doesn’t give magical results overnight, but you will see your skin transform in as little as two weeks.

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Tula’s Pro-Glycolic 10% Resurfacing Treatment Toner is the one skincare product you need in your routine. The formula gently exfoliates to reveal radiant and more even skin. It also hydrates, calms, and improves the skin’s overall tone. And 96 percent of shoppers reported that they “saw brighter and less dull skin,” the brand said.

How does it work? The visible results are the benefits of the potent formula, which is packed with probiotic extracts that calm and smooth skin, hyaluronic acid to hydrate, glycolic acid, which exfoliates, and blueberry and snow mushroom, which give antioxidant protection. Together, the ingredients give you your healthiest complexion yet.

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Shoppers are shocked that the toner doesn’t strip the skin and leave it irritated. One said, “this toner doesn’t leave my skin dried out or cracky. I have received compliments that my skin is glowing.”

“I love this!” another said. “I actually stopped using an expensive brand as this has improved my skin significantly. Don’t use the cotton ball as

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FASHION

Outdoor Brand Merrell Taps Hollywood Power Stylist Jason Bolden, Actor Taylor Zakhar Perez as First Celebrity Ambassadors

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It’s not uncommon for Hollywood’s hiking trails to double as a fashion runway. For those style-minded outdoors lovers, Merrell has tapped power stylist Jason Bolden and outdoors-loving client Taylor Zakhar Perez to curate a collection of hiking shoes, apparel and accessories as the brand’s first celebrity ambassadors.

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The 14-piece range comprises women’s and men’s parkas, insulated vests, packable shells and sherpa jackets alongside Merrell’s best-selling footwear, such as the waterproof Moab 3 Smooth mid-ankle hiking shoe, the lightweight Moab Speed made of recycled materials, the everyday Moab Flight trail running kicks and Hydro runners and Mocs slip-ons.

“When Taylor isn’t working, he’s hiking, running, surfing, climbing and exploring,” Bolden (whose clients include Michael B. Jordan, Yara Shahidi, Angelina Jolie, Trevor Noah, Serena Williams and Cynthia Erivo, says in a statement. “Together, we selected these favorites you can wear for life – on and off the trail.”

Continues Perez, “we carefully selected each item in this collaboration looking for both performance elements and pieces stylish enough to be worn in daily life. Jason and I wanted the collection to meet at the intersection of performance-driven lifestyle and fashion – offering versatile options to the adventure seeker who cares about what they’re wearing.”

Jason Bolden and Taylor Zakhar Perez in Merrell Campaign

Perez will star in the upcoming Prime Video rom-com, The Red White & Royal Blue, based on the 2019 romance novel of the same name by Casey McQuiston. The actor has plenty of adventure chops to boast: he’s worn Merrell footwear while hiking Mount Kilimanjaro, and he has also scaled the Inca Trial to Machu Michu in

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SHOPPING

Fashion house loved by Sam Smith and Olly Alexander to open bricks and mortar store in Scotland

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A FASHION brand – with celebrity fans like Sam Smith and Years’ and Years’ front-man Olly Alexander – is set to open a shop in Scotland.

Online retailer Hit and Run say they are looking for a -yet to be confirmed – location to open a ‘bricks and mortar’ store in Glasgow’s Southside.

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Popstar Sam Smith is a fan of the Scots fashion brandCredit: Getty

Olly Alexander of Years & YearsCredit: Getty

The zero-waste brand was founded by Scots designer Mickey Ellis in 2020.

Mickey’s aim is to reinvent the fashion retail experience using digital technology – and all his products are made-to-order at their on-site printing facility.

On the launch of a physical store front, Mickey said: “The feedback we get from customers, supporters and artist collaborators is that Hit and Run is more like an art gallery website than a traditional fashion e-tailer.

“This was one of the reasons I decided to create a physical space that showcased the pieces in a gallery-like setting.

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“By merging the physical with newly developing digital technologies we aim to be leaders and educators, subverting fashion, art, old and new.

“This is something that is very true to the whole ethos of Hit & Run and I am very excited about it.”

Hit and Run’s collections feature a range of new and established artists including Patrick McDowell, Paisley-based Pam Hogg – who has designed clothes for Lady Gaga and Rhianna, Adam Frost and Elizabeth Ilsley.

We told previously how Sam Smith showed off a bizarre black look on the red carpet wearing an inflatable latex bodysuit with bulbous arms and legs.

The Grammy Award-winning Brit singer, 30, teamed

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JEWELRY

Everything We Know About Rebel Wilson’s New Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring

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It’s already been a few days since Rebel Wilson announced that she go t wilson-ramona-agruma-engaged” data-ylk=”slk:engaged” class=”link “engaged to her girlfriend, Ramona Agruma. And we can’t stop thinking about the 42-year-old actress’s engagement ring. That’s why we turned to jewelry expert Jenny Luker (president of Platinum Guild International USA), who shared exclusive details about the Tiffany & Co. ring. Keep scrolling for details.

1. What Does It Look Like?

According to Luker, the engagement ring “appears to be set in platinum.” She also noted that Agruma chose a traditional style for Wilson, adding, “A round center solitaire diamond with a high polished platinum band from Tiffany & Co. is classic and timeless!”

2. How Big Is the Diamond?

The jewelry expert estimated that the center diamond is around 2.55 carats. “Celebrities including Mila Kunis, Emily Blunt and Natalie Portman also wear round center diamond engagement rings set in platinum,” Luker added.

3. How Much Did the Engagement Ring Cost?

While the exact cost depends on the quality of the diamond, Luker offered an estimate. She said, “I estimate this design with a high quality 2.55 carat diamond costs around $70,000.”

4. When Did Rebel Wilson Get Engaged?

In February 2023, Wilson announced on Instagram that she’s engaged to Agruma. The Pitch Perfect star shared a slideshow of photos that were taken in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.

“We said YES!” Wilson wrote in her caption, with two pink heart emojis. “Thank you @tiffanyandco for the stunning ring and to Bob Iger and the incredible team at Disneyland @disneyweddings for pulling off this magical surprise!”

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Who Is Rebel Wilson’s Partner, Ramona Agruma?

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BEAUTY

3 Japanese Skincare Secrets To Swear By For Radiant Skin

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Japanese skincare is the friendly cousin sister of Korean beauty. J-beauty as they
call it is the new rage amidst beauty connoisseurs is a skincare regime that takes
off years from your face.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you look at a Japanese woman? Youthful, glowing, glass-like skin?

While every woman is beautiful and unique, Japanese women are known to have younger looking skin well past their young age. So, what is the secret behind their fabulous skin? Well, it’s a combination of layers and layers of skincare and a healthy diet.

Why Go For Japanese Beauty Routine?

Often, it is very difficult to tell the age of a Japanese woman. That is because their skin care rituals and diet achieve a common goal — younger looking skin for longer.

Besides keeping wrinkles and fine lines at bay, Japanese skin care products are also quite mild and go easy on harsh chemicals. It is not a very difficult routine to follow and even if you practice their routine with local products, you can get there.

Here are three ride-or-die skincare tips and secrets that’ll help take your skin through all sorts of days.

Eat A Balanced Diet

We often forget that what we put inside our bodies is directly connected to how we look on the outside. A traditional Japanese meal is usually made under the ichijyu sansai principle to assure good balance. These spreads are rich in vitamins and high in omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce the body’s production of toxins that can cause inflammatory skin conditions and premature aging. Fish is rich in protein and lower in fat than red meat, while small portions of a variety of vegetables will supply much-needed vitamins and minerals.

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FASHION

Carol Pulei: Meet William Ruto’s Stylist Who Quit Hotel Job for Fashion Business

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Kenyan entrepreneur Carol Pulei who manages Naneuleshan Apparel is the brains behind President William Ruto’s elegant fashion sense
The head of state has been showcasing his unique fashion style which features be-spoke suits and tailor-made shirts
Pulei is one of the most sought-after designers in Kenya with her clients also including Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and retired president Uhuru Kenyatta

Have you wondered who dresses President William Ruto?

Carol Pulei has improved DP Rigathi Gachagua's dressing style. — Carol Pulei is William Ruto’s fashion designer. Photo: Carol Pulei.
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The head of state has been showcasing his unique fashion style. The president likes donning fitting suits at official functions.

However, he has also adopted a new dressing style embracing tailor-made shirts and khaki trousers on several occasions.

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Kenyan entrepreneur Carol Pulei who manages Naneuleshan Apparel is the brains behind Ruto’s elegant fashion sense.

Pulei on why she chose men’s wear

The chief fashion stylist at Naneuleshan Apparel said she focused on men’s clothes after realising most shops dealt with women’s apparel.

She thus found a market gap to explore. Besides making her own designs, she also imports clothes.

“For me, sitting down with a client and understanding

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DESIGNER

Indonesia Fashion Week 2023 highlights Gorontalo culture, textiles in 10th edition – Front Row

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Indonesia’s largest annual fashion event, Indonesia Fashion Week (IFW), is marking its 10^th year with a focus on the traditional textiles and culture of Gorontalo.

Organized by the Association of Indonesian Fashion Designers and Entrepreneurs (APPMI),

IFW 2023 is being held from Wednesday to Sunday at the Jakarta Convention Center.

Approximately 200 designers will unveil their creations at the five-day event, along with 400 exhibitors presenting locally made products, ranging from apparel and accessories to culinary delights.

IFW 2023’s opening ceremony on Wednesday, which featured a traditional Betawi dance routine and a performance by musicians Maria Calista and Kezia, was supported by the Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry and the DKI Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Agency.

In addition, the ceremony also involved a musical performance by violinist Iskandar Widjaja and pianist Michael Anthony, alongside dancer Syandria.

Tickets to IFW 2023 can be purchased on Tokopedia, the event’s official e-commerce and ticketing partner. Tokopedia is also offering a livestreaming service for those unable to attend in person.

APPMI chairwoman and IFW president Poppy Dharsono said that in its 10^th year, IFW had positioned itself as a platform for designers to collaborate with their respective provincial handicrafts council (Dekranasda) so as to gain insight, knowledge and market share.

“This year, we have been trusted by the province of Gorontalo to highlight their designers’ works so as to promote Gorontalo-made products on a national stage,” she said.

For this year, IFW 2023 took the theme of “Sagara dari Timur”. The word sagara is taken from the Sanskrit word for ocean, as IFW aims to bring a new wave of creativity in the fashion world by highlighting the beauty and

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SHOPPING

I’m a shopping expert, and these are the new Amazon fashion finds I’m adding to my cart this month

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As a professional shopper (seriously — I literally online shop for a living), I’m on Amazon at least 10 times a day and that’s no exaggeration. From sourcing the newest need-to-know deals to checking out the latest releases, I would say I’m very familiar with the mega-retailer and always have at least a few things lingering in my online cart.

And since I can somehow never have too many articles of clothing, most of those items tend to fall into the apparel or accessories category. Ranging from viral, of-the-moment must-haves to high-quality basics, keep scrolling to see the new Amazon fashion finds that I’m most excited about this month — all retailing for $70 or less.

These days, everyone seems to be obsessed with SKIMS’ form-fitting tops. This long-sleeve shirt gives me total SKIMS vibes and is less than $10, so it’s definitely coming home with me. Shop it in over 15 colors, including this gray hue, shown above, which is my personal fave.

Flare leggings (aka “yoga pants” for my ’90s babies) are back and this pair has a flattering crossover waistband. Available in sizes XS-XXL, I plan on wearing these leggings to pilates class and when hanging on my couch.

I can’t rationalize buying the popular platform UGGS for $150 (besides the fact that they’re always out of stock), so these platform mules are the next best thing. These slides are covered in genuine suede, have a faux fur lining and are water-resistant.

Lately, I’ve been opting for long-line tops that

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