BY TIFFANY BAKER In the fall of 2001 my health began to decline. At first, it was small signs; skin problems, dark circles under my eyes, my hair falling out. Not the type of problems you need when working as a fashion model. I was confused. How could I have reached my goal of modelling [...]
“Brilliant book is that,” said the shop assistant as I read the back cover of My Best Friend’s Girl in Heathrow Airport. “Good plane material?” I asked, “you will have finished it before you land” she replied. Intrigued by both the cover blurb and the enthusiasm of the exceptionally candid British shop assistant I bought [...]
A local dermatologist suggested I replace my creamy moisturiser with what the Japanese call “skin lotion”. Liquid lotion is a completely new concept for me but this Nov product is wonderfully gentle with a lightness that’s perfect for summertime.—KL
COMPILED BY DANIELLE TATE-STRATTON Iranian women’s rights activist Delaram Ali, 24, was sentenced to ten lashes and almost three years in prison for participating in a protest against discriminatory laws against women in 2006. She was detained along with nearly 70 others and is out on a $21,000 bail while she appeals her sentence. The [...]
BY MARIE TEATHER Ouda is seven-years-old and is very excited. Wearing her best party outfit at her home in Sudan, Africa, she jumps around explaining to the cameraman that today she is going to become a woman. She has even been promised sweets following her special ceremony. What Ouda doesn’t know is that ten minutes [...]
BY HEIDI KASCHUB In the last issue, Heidi survived a harrowing off-road experience at the GS: BMW Challenge. In this issue, read the conclusion of her series as she makes a return trip to the Acti Mori area. After we had gotten over last year’s experience [at the GS: BMW Challenge], without any of us [...]
Lisa (right) is a student in Japan who has been here for one-and-a-half-years and is wearing clothing from ZARA. Her favourite place to shop in Japan is Harajuku. She says, “Sin Den is cool. I love it. Thanks!” Leonne (left) is an instructor who has been in Japan for nine years. She is wearing a [...]
Fast paced Tokyo taking its toll? Need some “me” time to wind down and relax? Head to the InterContinental Tokyo Bay Hotel’s grasmatta salon. Situated on the bay of Tokyo the eighth-floor salon offers some cool views across the harbour. The Swedish body care course starts from a 60-minute course for ¥10,500 (¥11,550 with special [...]
Biore Deodorant Wipes—After a hard day at work, these wipes are amazingly efficient at taking away the sweaty and the smelly. They leave my skin so clean and smooth that I no longer stress about rushing home to shower before a big night out!—KL After being introduced to Jamba Juice smoothies on a recent trip [...]
After being introduced to Jamba Juice smoothies on a recent trip to LA I fell in love with this healthier option for an on-the-go breakfast. While Natural Lawson’s newest line of smoothies may not rival the size or variety of that of Jamba Juice, the reasonably priced (around ¥300 at the time of print) “my [...]
