Singapore Women's Weekly

I believe in miracles. And for all skeptics out there, you’ll believe in them too once you’ve read celebrity Melody Chen’s roller-coaster journey to having her twins. In “I was scared when I first saw my babies because they looked dead” (these are ex

The pop songstress married her childhood friend who was a complete unknown in entertainment circles in 2004. The union lasted 55 hours. This wacky couple exchanged vows in a Vegas ceremony in 2000 after only a few weeks of dating. They divorced in 20

Felicia Chin has come a long way. “When I was 18, right before I joined Star Search,I auditioned for a commercial and it was filmed right here in this area, in one of the houses at Emerald Hill,” she gushes.“I remember finishing early because I was j

The Hong Kong starlet’s claim to fame include leading lady roles in romantic movies like Love You You and First Time, which saw her pick up an acting gong at the Chinese Film Media Awards in 2013. But it was her foray into television the year after,

Big data. It’s a term you may have heard thrown around, but what exactly is it? And how could it be making a difference to our health now and a few years into the future? Big data is the broad name given to massive and complex sets of detailed statis

Everyone has their “down days” – whether it’s the stress and fatigue showing up on your skin, or Aunt Flo paying a visit – it doesn’t mean you should look as lousy as you feel. Restore glow, mask redness and hide blemishes with these tricks to help y

Is vitamin C really the miracle ingredient when it comes to anti-ageing? The Sunday Riley C.E.O. GLOW, $56 (15 ml), combines THD ascorbate with turmeric and ultra-nourishing oils to brighten and hydrate skin. The This Works Morning Expert Hyaluroni

The French skincare line was created and cultivated in China by French native Marie Amiand,who was diagnosed with heavy metal poisoning after long-term exposure to city pollution in Shanghai and Hong Kong where she was based.A doctor who treated her

Protecting your skin against UV damage by applying sunscreen is a neccessity, but did you know that being under the sun for hours on end can also damage your hair? UV rays can break down hair proteins which will cause the hair to weaken, leading to d

it’s claimed that success doesn’t happen by accident,but by the choices we make as a result of our daily habits.“As humans we’re inherently hopeful and therefore predisposed to strive to do and be better,and every year we tend to set goals from a pla

It’s 11 am on a weekday and Melody Chen is exhausted.The former ONE FM deejay has just tucked her twins into bed for a nap.She has some alone time to herself before their eat-play-sleep routine begins again. At 22 months, the #Mezzaran duo – as Melod

When we take a plane trip our body takes a journey that affects our cardiovascular system,our sensory perceptions and possibly even our immune system.In the space of just a few minutes,your body is shot into an environment whose conditions resemble t

ah, the serenity. There you are, the sand between your toes and the wind in your hair but when the vacation ends, it doesn’t take long for the pressures of work and daily life to take over. That’s why we’ve put together a toolkit of handy stress-bust

One of the things women have to be most vigilant about due to our hectic lifestyles and less-than-ideal dietary habits is cancer. Cervical cancer is one of the top 10 most common cancers among women in Singapore. But what if there was a way you could

Prep & Cook 35 mins | Serves 4 2 tbsps bottled pesto4 thick slices ciabatta8 thin slices streaky bacon4 x 200 g chicken breast fillets, trimmed2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil500 g cherry truss tomatoes60 g rocket leavesBalsamic vinegar, to serve 1

Prep & Cook 25 mins | Serves 4 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 medium (350 g) leek, white part, sliced thinly3 cloves garlic, sliced thinly3 cups chicken stock1 cup pouring cream1¼ cups couscous (see tip)1 cup baby frozen peas2 tsps finely grated le

If you love the Mediterranean for its rich colours and if you need a reminder to cook healthier foods like the Mediterranean people do, this kitchen style is perfect for you. You can opt for classic Spanish influences such as colourful hand-painted t

Many of us have the same problem. With smaller homes, and even smaller kitchens, limited counter space can hinder your cooking for family and friends. Designed especially for discerning home owners who want to do more in their space-shy kitchen whi