Taking a roadtrip with friends while on a holiday is an adventurous and exciting concept – windows down, wind in your hair, discovering new, unexpected terrain in your own terms. However, roadtrips can also severely test a friendship – arguments about directions and what music to play are just the beginning. How do you ensure that your relationships make it though to the end of the journey? By: Sharlene Tan It’s been said that you don’t really know someone until you travel with them. So before you hop into the cramped confines of a car...

Nanzinc.Com selects five male style icons who exude a personal style through a keen sense of fashion, good grooming, and that certain je ne sais quoi. Choosing who to include was a tough call! By Lianne Ong 1. BRAD PITT Whether on the red carpet or off, Brad Pitt’s style is always easy going and never too ‘done’. He has the ability to pull off several looks and styles, making classic looks appear current. We attribute this to his ability to mix things up – a henley tee with a jacket, or the unbuttoned shirt, tousled hair with a classic...

Would you pay $300 or more for your 7-year-old’s birthday cake? Many parents do just that, going by the burgeoning number of bakers who are offering customized themed fondant and cream cakes to satisfy the pastry desires of both parents and children alike. By: Audra Lim Remember when birthday cakes for children’s parties were simple cream cakes in the shape of the number of the child’s age? The fancier ones, at most, had red cherries and old school multi-coloured wafer flowers adorning the top. But these days, parents seek nothing but the...

By Theresa Tan I woke up this morning to half a dozen messages that Alexander McQueen had died last night. At the risk of “jumping on the bandwagon”, I’m going to share some thoughts and memories. Even as I write this, Massive Attack has dedicated a track to him, and Lady Gaga has Tweeted a recent photo of herself and McQueen. The world is in mourning. There is always a profound sense of loss when a great genius dies — Kurt Cobain, Heath Ledger, Brittany Murphy (who, to me was the greatest talent of her generation — more...

Make Up For Ever is the go-to brand for makeup that’s dramatic and out-of-this-world — and also for that extra something in your makeup when you want to set yourself apart from the crowd. NanzInc reader Sharon Xie tries out Lashionista, which is exactly what it sounds like — eyelashes that make them go “Wooooh”! I love everything dolly, from hair to makeup to clothes. So naturally my first reaction when NanzInc’s creative head Theresa Tan approached me to be a guest blogger for Make Up For Ever’s Lashionista range...

Chinese New Year is coming and you’re planning to be a better mother and take the kids for a quick break. If carrying hot and grumpy children through a packed amusement park is not your idea of a holiday, opt for a relaxing trip to a resort near home where families can enjoy the opportunity to play and rest together in safe and scenic surroundings. By: Ng Lin-Li With open spaces, friendly hosts and fun activities for children, family-friendly resorts provide wonderful opportunities for you to truly chill out and bond with your family at the...

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...

  In a foodie paradise like Singapore, sometimes, you just want a simple, well-balanced meal after indulging in all the rich food and buffets. You can get just that at Charly T’s, a new “fast-casual” restaurant that serves a variety of wholesome food from all around the world for the whole family. By: Melanie Lee When I first heard about this restaurant, I was wondering who on earth Charly T was. Apparently, the story goes like this: Charly T is a well-travelled enigma who has lived and work all around the world. He decided to set up...

Once you become a mother, it may seem impossible to find the time to doll up before you go out — especially when getting out of the door resembles a military operation for the whole family. Here’s Nanz Inc to your rescue: we have come up with some quick, foolproof make-up tips to get you looking like a hot mama in five minutes. PS: Just be sure to put it on before you leave your room! By: Lianne Ong • Simplify, simplify. Skip some steps, and focus on what you really need. Baby didn’t sleep through the night? Focus on undereye concealer...

Nanzinc contributor and makeup aficionado Lianne Ong visited Make Up For Ever’s (MUFE) counter at Sephora ION Orchard to find out more about their ethereal, Twilight-inspired holiday looks – Blue Rhapsody and Vamp’ Princess. She ended up getting her own customised Bella look and discovered the thrill in wearing bold, exciting colours for the festive season. Here is her account. By: Lianne Ong   I love makeup like the next girl, but when I saw the visuals of the Blue Rhapsody and Vamp’ Princess holiday looks, I wondered whether there...