Is Blurred Makeup the New Glass Skin?

For years, the cream of the complexion has been achieving “glass skin” - that ultra-dewy, poreless, and practically reflective face first made popular by South Korean beauty trends. Think high-shine cheekbones, glowy foreheads and skin so translucent you might need sunglasses just to look at it. But, beauty, like fashion, is always evolving. And in…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa4 days ago

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Healthy Quick & Easy Recipes

Manu’s Steamed Black Bean and Pepper Pork Ribs

Taken from Manu and his partner Clarissa's cookbook, 'More Please!', this is a spin on a typical yum cha dish that most people really enjoy. If you can’t get your hands on fermented black beans, you can use the same quantity of jarred black bean sauce, which is available in most supermarkets and Asian grocery…

ByManu Feildel4 days ago

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body Make-Up News & Trends

15 Excellent New Beauty Products We Tried This Week

Looking for your next feel-good fix? These new beauty products are packed with everything you need to refresh, revive, and revamp your routine. From powerhouse skin care to glow-getting makeup and everything in between — get ready to treat yourself to the latest must-haves that’ll make you shine inside and out. Omega Hydrating Hair Oil,…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa5 days ago

Baking Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

Mandarin Posset With Short Bread & Cranberry Crumble

Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 1 packet of craisins Chairman's Reserve Spiced Rum 4 mandarins 2 sheets gelatine 125gm caster sugar 425ml pure cream 50gm unsalted roasted almonds 1 packet shortbread 1 jar jellied cranberry sauce METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 175 degrees celsius 2 Soak 1/4 packet of craisins in just enough rum to cover them. 3 Juice mandarins whole to yield 200ml of juice. 4 Soak gelatine in ice water. 5…

ByRobyn Foyster5 days ago

Food & Drink Your Recipes

My Kitchen Rules TV presenter Manu Feildel’s Butter Fried Rice

My Kitchen Rules TV presenter Manu Feildel talks about how he came up with his Butter Fried Rice. Manu says: "I know that there are hundreds of versions of fried rice out there but this version, not surprisingly, has a little French influence: butter! There is a reason this simple ingredient is a chef’s secret…

ByManu Feildel09/08/2025

Advice Destinations Luxury

Malaysia Guide to Lavish Stays

Mandarin Oriental – Best luxury city hotel Last time you heard a pianist on a baby grand, it may have been mooching around the Molton Brown section of David Jones; but here in the Club Lounge 24 floors up, glass of Moet in hand the scene is serene. Tonight it's chicken Rendang and calamari sambal, the night before was an Italian banquet. You’ll like being member of the ‘Club’ where thanks to a 5 item a day allowance PJ’s come back ironed, your virtual office in the sky has a comfy armchair and billion dollar views. Cities often feel…

ByKaren Lawson09/08/2025

Your Recipes

Manu Feildel’s Malaysian Fried Chicken

All I can say about this chicken is that it’s lip-smacking, finger-licking good! It is served in all ‘mamak’ stalls (outdoor food stalls) in Malaysia, which are open until the wee hours of the morning – perfect for a late supper after a big night out at a club. It’s great as an appetiser, but it’s…

ByManu Feildel09/08/2025

Health Horoscopes

Your August Full Moon Horoscopes

August is a month of deep shifts, cosmic clarity and emotional evolution. With a powerful Full Moon lighting the skies - and Pluto, the planet of transformation, adding intensity to the mix - this isn’t just a time for surface-level change. It's about shedding layers, facing truths, and stepping into more authentic versions of ourselves.…

ByRose Smith08/08/2025

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body News & Trends

This Aussie Beauty Brand Just Celebrated its First Birthday With an American Debut

What do you get when you mix fermentation science, barrier-boosting skin care and a whole lot of ambition? A very glowy birthday, apparently. Australian beauty brand Glow Culture is celebrating one incredible year of skin care success. And, in true glow-getter style, they’re blowing out the candles with a big debut in the United States.…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa08/08/2025

Baking Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Passionfruit White Chocolate & Cashew Cheese Cake

This Passionfruit White Chocolate & Cashew Cheese Cake is just the ticket for a special treat and it's so simple to make. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS Base 3/4 cup (110g) raw almonds 1/4 cup (50g) pistachios 1 cup (90g) desiccated coconut 8 Medijool dates (170g pitted) 1 vanilla bean, seeds only 3 tbsp of passionfruit seeds only Pinch of salt Cheesecake 440g cashews, soaked overnight 250g…

ByRobyn Foyster08/08/2025