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lifestyle
magazine

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7 days in Parisian Chic

Miss World finalist shares

work-life balance secrets

Top 10 motivation songs

to help you through tough times

A Daily Affair :

Putri Elyana

INs Playlist :

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FROM THE EDITOR

Its the first edition of IN Magazine and
were excited to show our dear readers our 16page magazine of whats in here and now! As we
prepared our collection of stories for this issue,
our editorial team is ever-vigilant in delivering
quality to best suit your leisurely needs. Unleash
the fashionista in you!
With the end of summer, in comes the rain
here in beautiful Malaysia and the summer fads
come to a close. The new season brings about
refreshing change for IN Magazine as cool colours
now come into play with the motivation to inspire.
Pursuits of any nature come with a price,
especially when you try to balance work and
passion. So to have the strength to pursue what
you love is an admirable trait like that within Putri

Ellie Elyana. As the finalist for Miss Malaysia 2015

and at the same time, balancing her time for study,
its clear that she has a lot on her table.
In hopes to be an inspiration, Ellies
juggling act is sure to open eyes to inspire young
women everywhere to follow the dream, passions
anddesires.
We hope that this issue proves to inspire
you in delightfully unexpected ways.
Happy reading!

Nadya Sulaiman
Editor-in-Chief

Farah Nadhirah

Kelly Wong

Deputy Editor

Layout Editor

Lee Ting

Lyana Rosalini

Chief Sub-Editor

Art Director

IN beauty

01 north america

02 south america

03 EUROPE

Warm milk baths had

existed for centuries
as a traditional way
to preserve ones
youth. This wonderful ingredient
full of sustenance and calcium,
containing vital nutrients and
vitamins like vitamin A, D, B6,
B12, and protein when mixed
with honey, becomes an almost
all-powerful cleanser. It is also
one of the best at battling the
agingprocess.

Olive oil is rich

in vitamins and
mineralswhich
smoothens
skin
and brings out your skins natural
tone. The locals in South America
use olive oil to even out ones tan
with a lustrous bronzing effect.
It is beneficial for dry skin and
stretch marks. Olives are also
especially great for hair to soften
and to create a shinier effect for
dull hair.

Salt scrubs makes

an excellent body
scrub to remove
dead
skin
and
excess dirt to keep you skin clean
and leave you feeling refreshed.
It is a mineral-rich substance that
can be mixed with various healthy
oils to help improve your skin.
The abrasiveness in using scrubs
invigorates the skin and helps to
improve circulation which gives
skin a natural glow.

CONTINENTAL

beauty

INGREDIENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

by Nadya Sulaiman

The world is full of wonderful resources with amazing properties that has a lot of potential
in enhancing your natural beauty. Various countries throughout the world have their own
unique ways to maintain beauty over the centuries with their own native ingredients.

Illustrations by: Nadya Sulaiman

Some ingredients have become widespread in popularity and are found today in various
cosmetic products. But its best to explore the individual benefits that make these continental
ingredients the best in home-made remedies, to be both consumed and applied.

04 africa

05 asia

06 austRalia

Shea butter is wellknown in Africa as

one of the strongest
Vitamin A creams,
which is used as body lotion,
body butter and lip balm that
can remove wrinkles, blemishes
and old scars. Due to its amazing
healing properties that sets this
seed oil apart from all others, the
karite tree (Shea) is known as the
tree of life.

Rice has proven to

cure skin ailments
and enrich both skin
and hair in terms of
beauty. Rice water was a secret
that flawless-skinned Japanese
Geisha had used for centuries
up till today. It is even used in
Malaysia to remove dark spots
and pigmentation, complex B
vitamins in rice help stimulate
blood flow to create a healthy
pink blush.

EucalyptusOil
makes a calming
aromatherapy
essentialoil
and can be used as a method
to remove acne with its antiinflammatory properties. This
oil is extracted from the leaves
of the eucalyptus plant and is
used to increase elasticity for
stronger hair as well as control
oily skin by regulating sebum.

Source: Journal of Cosmetology & Trichology and DIY Home-Brewer, Jessie Chan Sow Wai.

IN fashion

by Farah Nadhirah

The Malaysian fashion scene is far from achieving the Parisian chic look because
of the local climate and the inability to layer up.
Nonetheless, fashion is limitless and no one can put a stop to style. If you have
the basics in your wardrobe, a pair of black denim jeans, a crisp white shirt, with
black stilettos and big chunky sunglasses, then you are good to go.
The idea behind being Parisian Chic is that you pair up essential basics and
spruce the outfit up with a statement item - like a pair of chunky heels, a striking
sunglasses or a bold bag.
Here are 7 simple outfits of the week that would make you Parisian Chic just by
playing around with the basics that should be in your closet!

Monday
Spruce up your Monday by wearing dark
colours - a dark burgundy lightweight
sweater and a pair of jeans. If heels are
way too crazy for you, go for a black
chelsea boots and you will have a good
day ahead of you!

Tuesday
Still not feeling the good vibes? Wear a
simple black tank top with a pair of denim
jeans either blue or black but pair it up
with a long lightweight jacket to give you
the impression that you put in some effort
into your outfit, when you didnt!

Model: Samantha Jungkim

Pa r isian C hic

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Wednesday
Get a mid-length oversized
button down which is a huge
trend this season, and pair it with
a statement necklace. Top with a
pair of statement heels and you
are good enough to go.

Thursday

Friday

Wear an all black combo paired

up with a white denim jacket with
a pair of eye-catching heels of
choice and you will blow peoples
minds away.

Find a statement midi skirt with

simple patterns and pair it with
a black cropped sleeveless
sweater with a pair of chunky
sunglasses and statement heels.

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Model: Samantha Jungkim

Sunday

An off the shoulder top

gives you style and a
coloured high-waisted
shorts gives you a pop
of colour into your outfit.
Seal the outfit with a
floppy black hat to let
the sunrays lead astray!

Saturday

It is still Sunday, your

floppy hat is still an
essential as it gives
you ultimate Parisian
chicness. Pair it with
a statement high waisted
skinnies and a pair of
chunky heels.

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Style is unlimited and eternal.

Nonetheless, having fall bags
does not mean you cannot wear it
allyear-round.

by Farah Nadhirah

Celine Green Suede Trapeze

Bag Primary Color

Despite having summer allyear-long here in Malaysia, it does

not mean you are limited to only
wearing summer items.

This bag gives you the pop of

colour when wearing an allblack or simply a dark coloured
ensemble. It also goes well with
everything as the dark coloured
hues gives a more rested look
and the green springs about a
pop of fun!

Chanel Grand Shopping Tote

This is a timeless piece by

Chanel that goes well with
a casual-day-out outfit or a
glamorous-night-out outfit. The
gold hardware gives you the
pop of grungy look. Bottom line
is: you can never go wrong with
a black tote!

Chanel Classic Flap Bag Medium

in Caviar Calfskin

The ultimate bag you must own and

the greatest investment you will ever
make too! Simple, minimalistic yet
sophisticated, this bag is timeless and
goes well with any outfit ensemble
from casual and simple to elegant
and glam.

Louis

Vuitton Montaigne
MM in Aurore

The colour itself screams fall and

dont be surprise to discover
that this bag goes well with most
colours perfect for the crazy hot
months and the cold breezy
days of fall.

Givenchy Mini Antigona

Embossed Black

in

This bag is small but big enough to

fit all your essentials in it. You can
also tie a scarf around the bag to give
you an instant boost in class. The
long strap gives it a more laidback
silhouette while the short handles are
perfect for a night-out.

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BAGS
YOU NEED
THIS FALL

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PUTRI
ELYANA

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JUGGLING PURSUITS
AND GETTING THEM DONE
by Lyana Rosalini

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utri Elyana or more commonly known

among her peers as Ellie, comes from a
Peranakan Chinese and Malay descendants.
This Gemini born lady is raised in among
the busiest cities in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
and currently studies in Taylors University
(TU) Lakeside Campus.
For several years Ellie has been
juggling between her studies as a PR &
Marketing Major in TU and a freelance
model. It was until recently in August did Ellie
embark on a journey to become Malaysias
Miss World 2015 and became a finalist in
the nationally held beauty pageant.

While having a diversified set of

interests are common, if it involves a
stressful schedule, a hefty ton of energy
and a requirement of you running here and
there chasing for appointments, why do
people do it anyway?
IN magazine asked Ellie on why
she insisted on pursuing a degree in
PR marketing field if her passion lies in
modelling and beauty pageants.
Being a degree student, Ellie has
to juggle her studies with her freelance
modelling and Miss World activities on
a daily basis. Even though it gets tiring,

however in Ellies personal view being in

the entertainment industry, particularly in
beauty pageants and modelling, requires
a large amount of self-marketing and
publicrelations.
You meet countless people who are
interested in knowing you and what you are
made of, so it is important to know how to
market yourself and hold your name as a
good brand, Ellie said.
In Ellies word, PR Marketing has
allowed her to use marketing and PR
strategies towards herself and help her
understand the industry better.
Ellies method on juggling both of her
commitments is by scheduling castings
and meetings whenever there is a long gap
in between her classes. Ellie would usually
opt for a job that starts after her classes
have ended or on days when she does not
have any.
Life in the modelling and beauty
pageant industry can be ruthless,
competitions are tough, critics are harsh
and the environment can be overwhelming
for some.
Ellies worst experience in the field
is being sleep deprived on an 18-hour
long day project. Even though it tires
her, for Ellie however, the modelling and
beauty pageant industry has brought her
to meet an array of the most artistic and
talentedindividuals.

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The modelling and beauty pageant

industry has widened Ellies social circle
immensely and gave her the opportunity
to embark on interesting projects that she
values greatly. Not to mention, a boost
inrecognition.
However Ellie stands her ground
and draws the line when it comes to
provocativephotoshoots.
Ellie said I dont do nudity and will
not pose in a sexually suggestive manner.
She prefers attires that are decent and
she will make a point to request it to clients
and sponsors on her clothing preferences.
There were numerous times when
Ellie felt the need to quit. Overwhelmed by
the stress and exhaustion, Ellie would at
times crash and breakdown.
Ellie said Being rather petite, I dont
have the height or frame of a real model.
Ellie told IN magazine that she
was previously fired from a job when
she could not fit well into the clients
preferredclothing.
It was difficult for me to have to
apologize for simply looking the way I
do but Ive learnt to handle negative
judgement a lot better through those
instances, Ellie said.
Ellie values deeply on how happy
she is in doing anything she chooses
to do, enjoying work and feeling selfactualized by her choices is vital in having
careersatisfaction.

You cant be successful by just

knowing the right people and
yet having no substance... it
should be balanced, and that
way it is fair

She believes that everyone inhibits

the drive to be successful but lack the
motivation to start.
You cant be successful by just
knowing the right people and yet having
no substance base for your success, it
should be balanced, and that way it is fair,
Elliesaid.
When asked about her ideal future,
she said, To sit in a king sized bed of a five
star hotel suite, eating fresh croissants with
honey while booking my flights to an exotic
country where I have to meet clients for
abusiness.
After that, spending quality time with
my other half at the gym, or in the kitchen
baking cupcakes for our friends and family.
And over the weekend, wed
volunteer at an animal shelter while arguing
about adopting yet another kitten to add to
our family of 17 animals. No joke.

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CREME
DE
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ice cream

Ice cream. The greatest invention after the

telephone. Ask any stranger, and they will tell
you that one of their favourite desserts is ice
cream, be it cream-based or sorbets.
One can never resist the temptation of saying
yes to ice cream, expecially in Malaysia, where
it is sunny all year long.
Nowadays, ice cream has taken up a notch with
the emergence of special and exotic flavours.
There are no longer the same old chocolate,
vanilla, strawberry flavours.
In this issue, we are bringing you to the top
three ice cream parlours in the Damansara
area. These places sell the best ice creams with
Instagram-worthy interior designs that wows
you the moment you step in.

by Kelly Wong

Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos

- Don Kardongi, author & journalist

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BEST ALCohol flavoured ice cream - the ais artisan ice cream
For book lovers, this is a place for you to indulge in
your favourite book, and at the same time a scoop of
icecream.
The Ais Artisan Ice Cream has the best alcohol-based
ice cream. There are two must-trys: The G-Nut, a
combination of Stout and Nutell, and Rum n Raisins,
with each raisin bursting with rum in your mouth!
Taste:
Ambience:
Price:
Presentation:
Overall:

Location:
23B, Jalan SS 21/56B, Damansara

MOST INSTAGRAM WORTHY ice cream - softsrve

Instagram lovers, brace your cameras, for Softsrve
serves ice creams with dry ice which creates a smoky
effect, and youll end up praying that it never melts so
you can snap more pictures!
Its specialty is the oolong tea flavoured ice cream (right),
a light flavour topped with caramelised sunflower
seeds, adding some crunch and an exquisite pineapple
flower. (and that, is not edible!)

Location:
Jalan SS 21/1a, Damansara Utama

Taste:
Ambience:
Price:
Presentation:
Overall:

BEST and most exotic ice cream choices - idc

Heres our favourite ice cream parlour! IDC (Ice-cream,
Desserts, Coffee) has the most exotic ice cream flavours
of all. Even their names sounds fancy!

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We couldnt decide which one to try during our visit

there, so we took The Sampler which consists of six
scoops of ice cream of our choice! Not to mention it is
more worth it!
Our favourite will be Nectarine Mascovado, with the
combination of Nectarine essence and unrefined
Mascovado sugar. The fresh tinge of sweetness from
the nectarine burst like mini fireworks in your mouth
after each bite. Dont miss it!
Taste:
Ambience:
Price:
Presentation:
Overall:

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Front row from left: Spicy Apple Crumble, Black Doris

Plum and Creme Fraiche, Nectarine Mascovado
Back row from left: Hokey Pokey (caramel and
vanilla), Raspberry Sorbet, Fig and Honey
Location:
30, 119 Jalan SS20/10, Jalan SS 20/10,
Damansara Kim

IN fitness

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Illustration by: Kelly Wong

by Lee Ting

An independent woman is a strong woman. Literally.

It is the 21st century and
health is of top priority. With
detox teas, cold pressed juice
and Zumba work outs, women
want to look their best and feel
their best.
But how could we work out to
look good and yet not become
overly muscular? This is where
CrossFit comes in.

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CrossFit trainer Elyn Tan, 25,

has been practicing CrossFit
for three years now and she
has never felt and looked more
amazing. Whats even better is
that she is stronger than most
of the men she knows. So,
what does Elyn have to say
about CrossFit?
Change of pace
Usually, people that want
to try CrossFit are probably
fitness junkies, someone who

is looking for a change of pace

in life or someone that needs a
change of pace. It is basically
a fitness concept that focuses
on
three
components:
Gymnastics,
weight-lifting
andcardio.
The programming around
these components would
allow you to be physically and
mentally fit. The program is
scalable to each individual
depending on their level of
fitness and health.
Socialize and exercise
Exercising doesnt necessarily
have to be a solo practice.
CrossFit is a refreshing take as
it is community centric where
you are encouraged to train
with other people.
The CrossFit circle is strong
whereby
everyone
looks

out for each other, much

more than the usual global
gym where everyone is in
their own world with their
headphoneson.
Strong is sexy
CrossFit does not focus on
building too much muscle.
Rather, it focuses on training
your strength. It may be
challenging at first, it is not
so over the top that it could
killyou.
While training your core,
you will practice building
functional movement as well.
This means that you will have
better posture and the best
thing is, your clothes can fit
you better.
So what are you waiting
for? Get up, get out and
startCrossFitting!

Model: Tan Xi Lynn

Get Fit with CrossFit

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No Pain, No Gain
With CrossFit, it is not so much what you do but how you do it. What truly makes it a CrossFit
exercise is the programming of the work. Here are some different programmes that you can pick
up as your Work Out of the Day aka WODs, to begin your CrossFit journey.

The Farmers Workout

To begin, you could try this combo out whereby each

exercise is done for three-minutes non-stop with a
one minute break in between moves. These will train
your strength and involves your entire body.
- Single jump rope
- Weighted sit-ups. Hold on to a 10 to 15-pound
dumbbell over your chest while doing
regularsit-ups.
- Farmers carry lunges. Instead of the usual
lunges, hold on to a 10-pound dumbbell in
each hand. Keep your arms tight in and hold
on to the dumbbells as if you are carrying
asuitcase.
- Dumbbell thrusters. (shown in picture)

Sit-ups, Lunges

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Model: Tan Xi Lynn

This WOD is done in intervals whereby you have to

push yourself as hard as possible in 3 minutes with a
2 minutes break after for 3 rounds. Alternate between
these two moves of 15 reps each. The point of this
routine is to get your heart pumping for cardio while
training your endurance.
- Sit-ups
- Lunges

50-40-30-20-10

For a higher intensity work out, you could try this

programme. Now, this may seem simple, but you
need to do these two moves alternately according to
the programme name without any break in between.
For example, 50 reps of sit-ups and 50 reps of single
jump rope, followed by 40 sit-ups and 40 single jump
rope and so on. Once again, this trains your cardio,
endurance and your core strength. You may take
your time with this but beginners are recommended
to finish the routine within 30 minutes.
- Sit-ups
- Single jump rope

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IN love

by Lee Ting & Nadya Sulaiman

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alms sweaty, heart is heavy, trying not to think so much to keep everything light
and steady. Seeing your crush every day and doing your best not to reveal too
much of yourself just so you can keep up your game face cannot be considered
healthy in the least.

Imagine that multiplying by ten as you find yourself actually living with
them. You catch yourself daydreaming about living with your crush for the rest of
your life in sickness and in health, till death do you part. Embarrassing, isnt it? To
feel your blood rush to your cheeks? There are a few things you can keep in mind to
keep your composure and maintain a stable relationship.

Model: Audrey Ooi

LIVING IN THE SAME SPACE

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Crushing Hard:

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Model: Audrey Ooi

IN love
Meditation
Keeping your thoughts straight and having
the right mind-set is always best when youre
faced with someone you care about deeply.
Sometimes its best not to think too much in
hopes you wont screw up badly. Last thing you
need is to trip over your words and make a fool
out of yourself in the process. So clear your mind,
calm your raging emotions, and feel your breath
flow through you. Be calm and reasonable in the
face of your crush and everything will be alright.

Find out where you stand

Living with your crush is tough, but its important
to know where you stand. Are you a friend?
An acquaintance? Youre living together but
would your crush count you as a go-to, reliable
friend? This is where you make your stand. Try
to gauge how your crush sees you and look
at how he/she counts you in his/her circle of
friends. When you know where you are in your
crushs eyes, you know how to best act to keep
both you and your crush comfortable to move
one step at a time in the right direction. If you
dont want to pursue a romantic relationship, at
least now you can decide which direction this
friendship is going.

Just a pinch of Cheer and Support

Remember to continue keeping your relations
with your crush as someone he/she can rely on
a friend. You want to be a supportive friend if you
want to be a part of your crushs life especially
if youre trying your best to keep your feelings
under wraps. Being awkward will not help things
and might shake your communication efforts
though some might find it endearing.

Pet Therapy
Cant talk to friends or family about your inhouse crush? Talk to your pet! Though by no
means you should purchase or adopt a pet
solely to be your listening ears, talking to or
simply keeping yourself busy taking care of
another living creature could deter you from
going out of your mind from keeping your
feelings to yourself. Sometimes your pets may
not be your usual furry or scaly friend but rather
even a plant! With an extra responsibility on
your hand, you wont be staring at your crush
as much. Who knows? Maybe your crush would
be excited to have a new housemate and that
would be your chance to hit it off!

Be the Bigger Person

Maybe the ultimate answer is how you could
distract or control yourself around your crush.
Perhaps what you need all along is just to take
a deep breath, pluck up your courage and tell
them just how you feel. Because in the end,
playing hide and seek will do nothing but create
an even stronger pull to your crush, which
honestly isnt all that good for your psyche. So
be the bigger person and be the one to make
the first move.
If you dont do it, someone else just might. And
thats not what you want now, is it?

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IN tune

Illustrations by: Nadya Sulaiman

by Lyana Rosalini & Farah Nadhirah