A shoulder injury I have chronicled all too much has kept me from the gym, the office, and from general happiness all summer. It has not, however, kept me out of the burger joint, Mexican restaurant, or off the phone to my mom to complain. I have caught up on a lot of TV shows (watch “Game of...
In light of the recent London Olympics, Adidas has launched a new DNA for Design collection, which brings together their designs for the English, Australian, German and French national teams.
For the hosting nation, British designer Stella McCartney incorporated the British flag into her modern...
Skin Deep Event!
Exciting news in the world of Skin Deep: we have another readers’ event coming up on Saturday, August 11! This time, we’re partnering with Epic MMA to offer a free taster session of some of the disciplines offered at the new, high-end martial arts gym, so if you’...
If you're ready to challenge yourself this summer, consider open water swimming. True, it’s not your typical beach day, or a hardcore training session at the pool, but open water swimming—with its waves, tides and unexpected currents, all while churning through longer distances than...
Some Real ‘Number One Weight Loss Advice’
Over the weekend, I was given an absolutely amazing weight loss tip. Really, it was unbelievable. So astoundingly simple, yet utterly effective. Oh, and VERY Hong Kong (and before you ask, no, it’s not weight loss via doing massive amounts...
As a beauty columnist, one of the things I am most frequently asked is whether I can recommend a good foundation. It’s funny. No matter how practiced we become at applying modish 1960s eyeliner, putting on lipstick without a mirror or plucking perfect brow arches on the bus (or is that last...
Pure Fitness is one of the popular fitness clubs in Hong Kong, providing sports facilities, functional training area, and internet access to its members. Over 80 group exercise classes are offered per week at each club, including Polar Cardio GX System, Kick Boxing, and Dance Fitness.
A 36,000...
Hair Today
Perhaps I have an anarchic streak, but I have always wanted to chop off my hair with a pair of kitchen scissors. However, it took me years to work up the courage to do it simply because I couldn’t face the sheer embarrassment of having to explain myself to my hairdresser once I...
I never used to be strong, muscle-wise. To be honest, I’m not really that strong now. But I’m definitely more muscular than I used to be, and I have to say that it’s the best thing I’ve ever done for my body.
Some people are naturally quite buff. I am not. Walking down a...
Ayurveda Workshop
Whether or not you believe in the magical powers of yoga as propagated by enthusiasts (You’ll never get diabetes if you twist your spine every day! Yogis can run a marathon without training!... are just two of the more outlandish claims I’ve heard), learning to...