Are your jeans faded beyond recognition? Does your makeup kit contain untouched two-year-old mascara and lipstick that’s discoloured? Are the greys in your hair getting more noticeable? If this sounds like you, read on to find out why it is important to care about your appearance (and it’s not just about vanity). By Lianne Ong “Letting yourself go” is a common phenomenon for older women but we often don’t detect it till it has grown an ugly head. It starts off with something small and innocuous, like not waxing as regularly as you used...

Don’t retire your sports shoes just because you think you’re getting older and shouldn’t be moving around so much. In fact, getting back on the fitness track may be just what you need to deal with potential old age ailments. Here are three simple steps to rediscover your inner Xena! By: Melanie Lee Walk the Talk As the wise Lao Tzu once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” If you haven’t exercised for months (or years), the best way to get warmed up to a regular exercise regime is to make walking a big...

It is 3am in the morning and the baby is crying. Chances are, Mummy would be the one to have to wake up and coax baby back to sleep. Because Daddy has to work the next day. Do mothers always have to do more than fathers? By: Audra Lim The to-do list for the day is already spilling off the page: wash the baby’s clothes, make her porridge, reply to client’s email, change baby’s diapers, potty train her, write proposal, mop the floor, read to baby, put her to nap twice, soothe her when she cries, call up friend to postpone meet-up for the umpteenth...

Whether you’re an oldies lover or a punk rock fan, the Media Gallery software found in all Sony VAIO devices can help you create that perfect music playlist with their user-friendly interface and SensMe™ channels application – it’s just like having your very own personal DJ! Have you ever had times when you wished you were able to pick out that special song that could express exactly how you were feeling at that moment, and ended up browsing your innumerable number of audio files aimlessly and with much frustration? It’s at times like...

From The Editor: Very recently, a close friend of mine collapsed in her bathroom while getting ready for work. She had suffered a heart failure. Thank God, she was rushed to hospital and had an emergency bypass done. She is fine today, recovering well. Looking at her, you would never have guessed — she’s beautiful, witty and as sassy as any other girl. She is also younger than me. I admit the scare gave me some food for thought, and I immediately got our editorial team to whip up a number of stories on how we must all take care of ourselves....

Actress Pamelyn Chee and Managing Director of Senteurs De Provence Elaine Seah share with Nanz Inc.Com readers on how you can create customised beauty solutions in the comfort of your own home. By Lianne Ong Creating Your Own Skincare Products Five years ago, local actress Pamelyn Chee took the plunge and started educating herself on cosmetic ingredients, and what she found out shocked her enough to start making her own skincare products at home in order to benefit from toxic-free skincare. “It shocked me to see and understand what kind of...

Do you beat that seat on the bus before you sit down? Or chope your space at the food court with your trusty packet of tissues? Are you an Auntie at heart? Take Nanz Inc.Com’s quiz and unleash your inner Auntie! By: Audra Lim You know that day has come when not only does the cute kid with pigtails next door call you “Auntie”, even the middle-aged karang guni man calls you ‘Auntie’ (oh the nerve! He is much older than you … or is he?) But being “Auntie” isn’t just be an age issue — being “Auntie” is a uniquely Singaporean...

For most of us, just starting one business (or even thinking and researching one) is stressful enough. Meet Artika Sulaiman, who is involved in three! Nanz Inc catches up with her to see how she does it (and how we can catch some of that business savvy). By: Melanie Lee Artika Sulaiman is just 27 years old but has already set up several businesses. She is the Business Development Manager and one of the founders of Krish Restaurant, as well as the Director and creator of Sloane Elizabeth Robertson, a fashion merchandising business that sells exclusive...

Job loss or unexpected costs from a medical crisis or car accident may leave you heavily in debt. It helps to have an emergency fund stashed away for times of crisis. Nanz Inc explains how to save for contingencies. By: Ng Lin-Li Why do I need an emergency fund? Life is unpredictable and you need to be prepared to weather the rainy days. An emergency stash exists to tide you over in lean times and help you to survive. With a sizeable emergency stash, you would have sufficient funds to provide for your family while finding another job, or while...

Renowned photographer Ansel Adams once said, “You don’t take a photograph, you make it”. How true this statement is in the age of digital photography, and especially so when you manage your photos with Sony VAIO series notebooks and Internet companions. These state-of-the-art models are installed with the highly intelligent Media Gallery software and powered by Intel Processors. Here’s how you can having fun making your photos with Sony VAIO.     In-Built Camera for Spontaneous Moments All Sony VAIO series models come with a...