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URBAN - 15 Aug 08
More chic for lessGood-looking clothes don't necessarily have to burn a hole in your wallet, says KAREN TEE  NOT SHORT IN SHORTS Undergraduate Jason Yip, 21 BEFORE He says: I don't wear bermudas because they make me look shorter than I already am. So, I usually wear polo tees and jeans. I would like to try other casual options besides jeans. AFTER He says: I like the vibrant colours of this outfit. I would wear this to house parties or concerts. River Island's tip: Shorter guys can wear bermudas as long as they avoid baggy cuts. Pick slim-fit designs which end just at the knee or slightly above. Cuffed bermudas are also in this season, which is a boon for shorter guys as they can cuff their shorts to the desired length. Straw hat, $33; printed T-shirt, $39; bermudas, $75; shoes, $83; neon orange belt, $28; woven leather bracelet, $21; sling bag, $67 ---------------------------------------------------- Style search Enough with the bashing already. There are good dressers in Singapore. Urban hits the street to bring you 15 men and women with style Forget the jibes that Singaporeans are a bunch of yokels when it comes to style. Not everyone does the slipper shuffle. There are some natural-born thrillers out there. Urban is talking about everyday fashion heroes who save Singapore from being condemned as a tee-and-flip-flops nation. The two models who grace Urban's first dual cover issue are shining examples of Style Singapore that can be found in the streets on any day of the week. Cover girl Elyna Vijay, 19, and cover boy Kenji Fitzgerald, 21, are definitely the sorts anyone would say 'Hey, good-looking' to. While they are successful models now, they were snazzy stunners way before the spotlight found them. Vijay burst on the beauty scene four years ago when she was named first runner-up in The New Paper's New Face contest. She was promptly signed up by local modelling agency Upfront. The Singapore Management University business undergraduate of Chinese-Indian parentage has also fronted ads for brands like SingTel and L'Oreal. Australian-born Fitzgerald, meanwhile, is one accidental style star. He first caught the attention of Urban at a Cortina watch party in 2006 with his slick shirt, blazer and jeans get-up and became the Hey Good-Looking male pin-up for the week. The actor-in-training was here looking for work. That same year, he was spotted by Upfront's director Watson Tan and has since done campaigns for the likes of Nivea and Sony. 'I laughed and unglamorously snorted Diet Coke up my nose but I guess Watson forgave that,' he says of the life-changing incident. It sounds like a fashion fairy tale but for most of Singapore's runway-worthy good- lookers who are quietly - and beautifully - going about their business, they don't need any sprinkling of stardust. Fashion blogs like The Sartorialist by New Yorker Scott Schuman and the local-based Streetsnaps (community. livejournal.com/streetsnaps/) show that it is simply about personal style. Fashion producer Daniel Boey, 42, points out, however, that these natural style stars are 'few and far between' here. Still, even this harsh fashion critic says it's something everyone can achieve. 'All it takes is a little effort, some attitude and knowing what to wear for the right place and occasion. It all boils down to taking pride in the way you look,' he says. Sounds easy, but you either got it, baby, or you don't. After pounding the streets for four days in the past week, Urban brings you 15 guys and girls who top the style chart - with not a sloppy flip-flop in sight.  Lee Yuan Zheng, 23, design management student, spotted in Club StreetWhat are you wearing? My cap is from Dsquared2 and my scarf is from Acne. I got my tee at Forever 21 and my vest is from Penguin. My bermudas are from Habitual, while my bag and suede loafers are from Yves Saint Laurent. My watch is from Fossil. Describe your sense of style It's tailored without being body-conscious. I also dress for the occasion. Gotta have a cardigan or a jacket Fave shops I don't shop there but I love the Prada store in New York. It's very beautiful and I go there just to soak in the ambience. Mr. M " my favorite choice with 'girl in lads outfit', matching top and bottom makes her look long and tall, folding up her slim fit shorts is a nice move. Her blue scarf being her 3rd color seems heavy and unnecessary. I think sticking with her tones of white, grey, green, champagne works well enough."  Cedric Ng, 39, creative consultant, spotted in Ann Siang RoadWhat are you wearing? My shirt and jeans are from G-Star while my loafers are from Shubar. My watch is a Philippe Starck. Describe your sense of style I try to dress up whenever there's an opportunity to. Comfort and being able to carry off a look are important. Gotta have my contact lenses. Fave shops G-Star, ck Calvin Klein and Gucci. Mr. M "my favourite choice with classic black, he's wearing vertical stripped shirt with a low rise jeans, His loafers has a mid cut heels which makes him look taller and up straight . I think his Philippe Starck is the Analogue watch with the champagne face. " ---------------------------------------------------- Facing forward More men are opting for nips and tucks and they are getting younger too, reports AW CHENG WEI  Men, it seems, are buying a new face to be more confident. 'If you feel insecure about the way you look, it's hard to talk and present yourself confidently,' says financial planner Mark Khoo. He is one of the 20 men whom Urban spoke to who would go under the knife, spending from $3,000 to $7,000 to look dandier. Only three baulked at the thought of surgical nips and tucks. 'You could end up with a crooked nose,' accountant Jonathon Seah, 34, says. For the most part, the men say that looking good will give them an edge in their careers and even with the opposite sex. Bachelor Khoo, 33, who fits the bill, has been researching double eyelid surgery and chin implants for about six months. He plans to consult a surgeon soon. Indeed, he is among the increasing numbers of men who are turning up at plastic surgeons' clinics for anything from Botox jabs to man-boob reductions. Most of the 10 cosmetic specialists whom Urban spoke to report a 30 per cent jump in the number of male patients over the past year. The hike, they say, stems from the fact that men increasingly want to put their best face forward. Chests, too. Dr Andrew Khoo of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Centre at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre says that the number of men who request correction of gynaecomastia - or a reduction of 'man boobs' - has doubled since 2006. Eyelid surgery, however, is the No.1 request. Men in their 20s want to enhance their looks with double eyelids. Those over 45, however, want to get rid of their eyebags. Rhinoplasty, or alteration of nose shapes, is second. Other popular treatments include the correction of acne scarring and wrinkle reduction through injecting Botox. Smiles are not neglected. Dr Thean Tsin Piao of Aesthethe Smilestudio notes a spike in the number of men who are asking for teeth whitening and veneers compared to three years ago. In fact, for some procedures, the male patients are getting younger. Dermatologist Eileen Tan counts a 20 to 30 per cent jump in male patients in their late teens from five years ago. They are among those consulting her for oily skin and scalp. 'An oily scalp might lead to balding,' she says, adding that she also sees patients in their 50s for these woes. Doctors such as Dr Andrew Tay of Pacific Healthcare Specialist Centre also note that non-invasive treatments such as Botox jabs for wrinkle reduction and correction of acne scarring have bumped up the number of their male patients. When it comes to gender differences, surprise, surprise: Men come more prepared with the look they want, even showing pictures of the look they are going for, the doctors say. But men can be more difficult customers, Dr Khoo adds. 'It's because they are so set on a particular look, it's hard to change their minds, despite the doctor's advice. Women, on the other hand, are more open to changes and are willing to explore other options.' ---------------------------------------------------- Youth in a bottle You can't stop Father Time, but these seven new anti-ageing potions promise to slow down his work on your face  1 Euoko Y-30 Intense Lift Concentrate (30ml)$840, from Sccube The Apothecary, 03-19A The Centrepoint and 05-25A Ngee Ann City A muscle-relaxing peptide in this serum lessens the appearance of fine lines by mimicking the paralysing properties of the temple viper's venom - minus the pain. 2 Amatokin Intensive Skin-Rejuvenating Serum (25ml) $430, from Escentials, Tangs Orchard and Tangs VivoCity This deep penetrating serum works by targeting the source of wrinkles - the cells between the top two layers of the skin. It sinks into the inner layer to decompress cells so wrinkles become less defined. 3 Clarins Younger Longer Balm (50ml) $150, from Clarins counters, including those at Tangs Orchard and Robinsons The Centrepoint This balm repairs capillaries in the skin and stimulates nerve endings which are essential for delivering nutrients and oxygen to the skin. 4 SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic (15ml) $139, from Linc Aesthetic Clinic, 05-10 Wheelock Place With vitamins C and E as well as ferulic acid, an antioxidant, this serum neutralises skin-damaging free radicals and stimulates collagen production to keep skin looking plump and healthy. 5 Lavere Energy Lift Moisturising Gel (25ml) $175, from PhytoOrganics, B1-74 Raffles City German-based brand Lavere touts itself as an organic anti-ageing skincare line. Its moisturising serum contains organic hyaluronic acid and plant extracts to smooth and moisturise skin. 6 SK-II Signs Wrinkle Serum (30g) $160, from Perfumes & Cosmetics, Changi Airport Terminals 1, 2 & 3; $171 (including GST) from SK-II counters next month This serum promises a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles within an hour. Its secret is a silicon film that coats the surface of the skin to camouflage wrinkles. 7 L'Oreal Paris Derma Genesis Day Cream with SPF 15 (50ml) $29.90, from L'Oreal Paris counters including those at selected Watsons and Guardian stores from next month The star product of this new Derma Genesis line contains two anti-ageing ingredients, hyaluronic acid and pro-xylane, which are said to boost skin cell renewal. The day cream also contains pearlised powders for an iridescent finish. Mr. M "Well not everyone can afford to visit Dr Woffles Wu. But we do walk past Watsons, Guardian and many other stores that can 'save your face'. We recommend 'What He Wants ' @ Cathay (01-06) & Khiel's" ---------------------------------------------------- Read more at Urban online Email this post:  
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