I’ve been getting a lot of TV offers and magazines too but I’m still questioning myself… where can I really express myself? Cause with magazines, I see that you’re really limited. You’re very restricted. And in TV, it would traffic another audience. At least with my blog, it’s very ta...
Skincare rituals for the uninitiated may come across as fussy routines that cost too much for something seemingly skin deep. For those of us who have been or are blessed with generally manageable skin, we spend more time and money chasing the tails of new skincare fads than establishi...
The cool kids in Singapore dominated Audi Fashion Festival 2012 with a heady mix of brights and prints. Keeping in trend, their posses co-ordinated outfits accordingly to deliver group mismatched ensembles. Here are our favourites of the lot.
What will you be doing next week? There’s only one real answer to this, and that’s heading over to MAC for a piece of its capsule with indie rock queen Beth Ditto . Renowned for making non-fashion sizes cool, Ditto is the ultimate match for MAC with her genuine knowledge for make-up t...
to the launch of the new Debenhams flagship store at Starhill Gallery, now feast your eyes on the stylish attendees of the night, which include host Andrea Fonseka in a ‘Star’ by Julien Macdonald number.
Philippines is slowly but surely breeding pure blood fashion zealots like Dimple Lim , an emerging designer and FIP graduate. She stands out for us not just because of her quirky signature and unique panache, but her love for the craft involved in the process of fashion design. Dimple...
For those who may have seen Kuah Jenhan on stage at any one of the previous MACC (Malaysian Association of Chinese Comedians) comedy shows, the first thing that grabs at your attention before he opens his mouth are his shoes. Showpieces in their own right, the amount of care and culti...
On May 26th, Markets @ Jaya One will be hosting a 7-hour bazaar bonanza crammed with food, fashion and fun! With over 80 vendors, be prepared to shop your heart out this Saturday at Jaya One between 11am and 6pm . Whether you’ll be enticed by the awesomely cool crafts, tantalizing hom...
In true international runway fashion, the Mugler Autumn/Winter show (the opening for Audi Fashion Festival and Nicola Formichetti’s second for the brand) started late. We’re talking world-renowned editors and VIPs towering just outside the air-conditioned tent on Orchard Road, Singapo...
Having made a name for herself upon graduation from Central St Martins with an acclaimed first womenswear collection, Rubin has put her deft touch on a summer ready collection for high-street giant, Dorothy Perkins. While her signature brick-prints may be noticeably missing, the colle...
For Spring Summer 2012, Kanebo’s KATE is offering Cream Cheek, a cream blush that promises natural long-lasting soft lustre and colour. The 3.0g pot of blush comes in four colours – 3 pinks and a bang on-trend orangey coral, which we eagerly tested. First glance : A regular sized crea...
Adding to the list of stores in Hong Kong, Jimmy Choo introduces the new concept of a dual gender store specifically in the shopping capital of Asia. For decades the brand has been synonymous with luxury footwear for women, however the experimental new move of introducing men’s footwe...
As Tongue in Chic’s Style Scout roamed the streets and malls of Kuala Lumpur, people were rocking vivid patterns, checkered shirts and bold colours. Here are some looks that we loved!
Who says you have to compromise style for practicality? In an Apple-product filled world, people want to protect their iPhones from the occasional drop, accidental scratch and the excruciating crack on the screen. With hundreds of options out there, we have narrowed it to ten fabulous...
Some time after the introduction of the Classic Flap, production of the 2.55 actually stopped. It was only in 2005 that the 2.55 was revived from the Chanel archives to commemorate its 50th anniversary. Called the Reissue 2.55 , it regained its status as a house icon, a title shared w...
The humble matt or matte eyeshadow often get, pun intended, overshadowed by their glitzier counterparts. They are the unsung heroes of any train case. They create depth and perform many of the tricks in the makeup trade. If you work in a very codified corporate environment (read: no c...
Describe a typical workday for you. Usually I’ll come into the office in the mornings just to check in for a bit. I’d have meetings throughout the day, so I usually go in and out and sometimes I go to the studio to see the whole production process. My position as head buyer is really ...
With a primary purpose to enhance its wearer’s comfort as it supports her breasts, the bra was made to perform a variety of functions. Over the years, these functions have increased. Some wear bras to attract attention, some to minimise it, while others wear them to flaunt them for fa...
To commemorate the late and great Vidal Sassoon, TiC remembers some of his most iconic looks. From the Beatles’ mop to the five-point cut, here’s a list that will have you itching to update your current cut.
As Hollywood movies tell it, the meeting of a man and a woman, who hail from different nationalities, in an exotic country will result in nothing less than a tempestuous relationship. But in the case of British Miranda Lindsay-Fynn and Singaporean Au Da Yu, who met while studying for ...
Photography and text go hand in hand when telling a story. While street photography is something we see often at Tongue In Chic, to commemorate World Oceans Day, we thought it would be fun to explore another area of photography. Underwater photography to be exact. We took a virtual di...
From tropical abstracts and digital florals to edgy geometric designs, the catwalks were exploding with mismatched patterns and quirky prints this Spring/Summer. As seen on Dolce & Gabbana and Diane von Furstenberg runway shows, this print-on-print trend is the definition of an organi...
With ten competitors ranging from six countries vying for the same podium, actually, eleven competitors counting the fellow countryfolk, it’s no stretch to say that Ling Siu Gin (Gynn) and Vincent Wong are in the battle royal of upcoming designers in Asia. The scene is Singapore and t...
It’s always a joy walking into a thirtyfour store and discovering new designs or updates to their existing collection. Thirtyfour does not reproduce colours, so once it’s sold out, you’re out of luck. This is why every new update is greeted with such enthusiasm, and the store consiste...
For every kind of mother, from classic ladies to coffee addicts, here are fifteen gift ideas to accompany the roses that you’ll be giving mum this Sunday.
Feeling overworked? Constantly drowning in state of fatigue? Sounds like you’re in desperate need of a mini-vacation, and as always Tongue in Chic is here to the rescue! A sweet escape nestled in the serene backdrop of the Awana Golf & Country Resort in Genting Highlands is Puncak Dan...
In the ’50s, visiting the beauty parlour was weekly procedure. Women only trusted their hair with a beautician who’d set it into a generally damaging style, and brush it out a week later. We owe a lot of gratitude to Vidal Sassoon because he singlehandedly revolutionized and liberated...
