Author: Yap Jin Wen

Editor of THREAD by ZALORA PH ✨ A curious soul with a penchant for horror 👻 Passionately exploring the world with endless questions. 🌎 A dedicated enthusiast of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. 💟
Home, Lifestyle

Rainy Days Are Here, So Keep Your Pantry Well-Stocked With Snacks!

Something to munch on when the rain pours I f you have a habit of munching on snacks, you might want to keep your pantry stocked. The rain won’t make it easy when the hunger pang strikes, and believe us, that sensation increases twofold. It’s a self-defense mechanism your body launches to protect you from the cold. Hence, it’s important to not let that tummy rumble. … Continue reading Rainy Days Are Here, So Keep Your Pantry Well-Stocked With Snacks!

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Kids, Parenting Tips

Cute And Cozy Outfits For Kids To Keep Warm During Rainy Season

We bring you rainy outfits that don’t need to sacrifice style Venturing out in this wet climate has its challenges, and putting together a stylish, functioning ensemble is undoubtedly one of them. But with strategic layering, and opting for sartorial pieces with the right materials, you could just nail down your game with flying colors. And let us assure you that sacrificing fashion for comfort … Continue reading Cute And Cozy Outfits For Kids To Keep Warm During Rainy Season

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Home, Lifestyle

Feel Like A Pro With Our Recommended Gadgets & Electronics

We’ve got the list! I n a world where everything’s digitalized, gadgets become a garden variety. But take them away, and life instantly turns into a travail. Connections can’t be maintained if not for cellphones, precious memories would just slip away if there weren’t cameras; and work would be impossible without our trusty laptops. Just the thought of how helpless we would be is terrifying, which … Continue reading Feel Like A Pro With Our Recommended Gadgets & Electronics

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Beauty, Skincare

Shower Gels That Smell As Good As Perfume

And here’s how to whip up your signature scent! Probably the most underrated beauty item, many of us are guilty of picking up just any shower gel and go. No shame in that, though seeing the largest organ is located below the neck, it’s surely worth the effort to pay more attention to the body washes. Good ones deliver smoother, brighter skin; and certainly add … Continue reading Shower Gels That Smell As Good As Perfume

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Kids, Kids Fashion

Rainy Season Means More Flip-Flops For The Kids

They’re Flippin’ Cute You know what’s so great about flip-flops? They never go out of season, and literally, we mean their presence is quite prevalent throughout the wet and dry months. You see people rocking them when having fun at the beach, going for a shower after a swim, and also when running to the grocery store. They’re for casual settings for sure but lately the … Continue reading Rainy Season Means More Flip-Flops For The Kids

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Fashion, Shoes, Sports

We Can Always Use A Few Extra Pairs Of Casual Shoes In Our Lives

Another reason to finally get more shoes! Despite being no athlete, proper footwear is a must when breaking a sweat. Even physical activities as simple as walking deserves the right kind of sneakers (or sandals). Not because you’re making effort in checking off that New Year’s resolution, but the wrong shoes can cause serious injuries. So before you get to use that as an excuse to … Continue reading We Can Always Use A Few Extra Pairs Of Casual Shoes In Our Lives

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Health & Wellness, Lifestyle

You’ll Need These Vitamins If You Want To Boost Your Immunity Quickly

Quick reminder: health is wealth! Safeguarding our health has never been more prevailing as the world combats back-to-back health battles by the names of the Coronavirus and Monkeypox. Stocking up on vitamins and supplements eventually became a coping mechanism for easing such anxieties. After all, stronger immunity means lower chances of catching the bug. So, if you too are coming around to this decision, today’s article … Continue reading You’ll Need These Vitamins If You Want To Boost Your Immunity Quickly

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Beauty, Skincare

Achieve A No Filter Skin With the Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Collection

#No filter, guys! There’s something to be said about the French beauty that is deeply rooted in the philosophy of having less is more. Unlike popular culture that preaches smearing on bold makeup to accentuate the features, French girls rely on natural beauty. By nourishing the skin and hair to bring out that ethereal glow, we can all see the true confidence that radiates from deep … Continue reading Achieve A No Filter Skin With the Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Collection

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Kids, Kids Fashion

Cool Sunnies & Swimwear For Kids To Make Waves At The Beach

Look cool while having fun in the sun! After two years of canceled beach plans and postponed vacays, it’s finally safe to address the calling waters. But before you rush to the waterside, be sure to check if the swimsuits still fit. Children grow at frightening speed, and it’d be a bummer if they only found out they couldn’t get wet after arriving at the beach. … Continue reading Cool Sunnies & Swimwear For Kids To Make Waves At The Beach

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Home, Lifestyle

5 Things That Will Give Your Bedroom A Hotel Ambience

Makes us want to hang around the room all day After two years of on-and-off lockdowns, the wanderlust is real. While vaccine rollouts have made short adventures around the country slightly safer, not everybody is prepared for staycations (let alone far-flung vacations) just yet. And so the most effective way to satiate that desire is by transforming the house to feel like that of a hotel. … Continue reading 5 Things That Will Give Your Bedroom A Hotel Ambience

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Beauty, Skincare

NIVEA Derma Repair & Care: The Only Body Lotion For Your Dry, Sensitive Skin

Heal itchy, cracked skin fast! The main focus of beauty has always revolved around the face. Creams, serums, toners are what usually dominate our beauty arsenal but what many don’t know is that akin to your daily SPF, body lotions are equally important. Contrary to popular belief, moisturizers don’t just refill the water your skin lost. They also retain your skin’s moisture to maintain that everlasting … Continue reading NIVEA Derma Repair & Care: The Only Body Lotion For Your Dry, Sensitive Skin

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Kids, Kids Fashion

Fear No Wet Season, These Rainy Day Outfits For Kids Will Get Them Through

May showers bring wardrobe change May’s here and she brings forth days of disarray weather, with showers dominating the next few months. Troubling us not only with ever-changing temperatures, wet season dishes out some difficult styling hurdles. Since the heat in equatorial countries never subsides, there’s always the dilemma of whether or not to wear long sleeves. Well, to be fair, those aren’t the only options. … Continue reading Fear No Wet Season, These Rainy Day Outfits For Kids Will Get Them Through

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Health & Wellness, Lifestyle

Delicious Everyday Snacks To Boost Your Energy

Some fuel to wake you up! Snacks are the fastest solution when the hunger pangs strike. Essentially, anything that fills the tummy right up passes as a good choice, but be wary if you have a deadline to knockout because some snacks can cause your eyelids to feel heavy (*yawn* that couch looks so inviting right now). For a boost of energy to power you through … Continue reading Delicious Everyday Snacks To Boost Your Energy

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Kids, Parenting Tips

Gentle Yet Effective, The Best Baby Bath Essentials To Buy Now

Buy baby buy! I f holding a newborn already got you shaking, then bathing the baby would be a whole new level of daunting territory. You won’t have time to think as this usually happens as soon as their umbilical cords fell off. Well, practice makes perfect, isn’t it? To avoid panicky hands on your first try, there are a few things to get before plunging … Continue reading Gentle Yet Effective, The Best Baby Bath Essentials To Buy Now

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Beauty, Skincare

AHC’s Latest Ampoule Directory Solutions Are The Savior Of Skin Woes

Hello dewy, porcelain skin! The mention of AHC instantly whisks you away into the realm of premium, effective eye creams. But the Korean label is more than just that, it also offers other kinds of highly effective, aesthetics-based skincare solutions. Case in point: their serums (or ampoules) are another talk of the town, and we’re specifically shining a spotlight on their two latest additions — the AHC … Continue reading AHC’s Latest Ampoule Directory Solutions Are The Savior Of Skin Woes

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Home, Lifestyle

5 Products That’ll Make You Fall In Love With House Cleaning

We already have ❤ Nothing beats the satisfaction of a clean home. There’s this indescribable feeling of stepping on clean ground, no dust bunnies tickling your nose, and no dirty laundry in sight that makes you so happy and anxiety-free. Of course, to reach that state of euphoria, some hard labor is required. Tasks like scrubbing and washing, which we don’t necessarily enjoy but can be … Continue reading 5 Products That’ll Make You Fall In Love With House Cleaning

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Luxury, Luxury Bags

Introducing Strathberry — The Luxury Bag Brand Favored By Royalty

Own the same bag as your favorite royalty! Edinburgh-based luxury bag brand Strathberry is now available on ZALORA. Favoured by the U.K. royal family and celebrities alike, it’s likely you’ve seen these finely-crafted leather bags on the arms of Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, Lady Gaga, and Olivia Culpo, to name a few. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Guy and Leeanne Hundleby in 2013, the Strathberry aesthetic is … Continue reading Introducing Strathberry — The Luxury Bag Brand Favored By Royalty

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Beauty, Skincare

Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin: Anessa Mild Series To The Rescue

Say #BYEUVAging with #Anessa PH Soaking up on vitamin D is one thing. But as the adage goes, “too much of anything is just as bad.” Especially if your skin is on the sensitive end, overexposure to the UV rays calls for a recipe for disaster. Hyperpigmentation, inflammation, fine lines — just to name a few. There is no debating the importance of SPF. While the world has … Continue reading Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin: Anessa Mild Series To The Rescue

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Kids, Parenting Tips

Newborn Checklist: Everything You Need To Build The Nursery

Clock’s ticking, got everything yet? Making decisions — it’s all parents do when expecting a little one on the way. Everything from figuring out parenting styles down to the diapers baby would wear, there’s not a single thing that doesn’t need pondering over. But at least there’s still one aspect that is fun to work on: the baby’s nursery. It’s where we’ll be spending most of our … Continue reading Newborn Checklist: Everything You Need To Build The Nursery

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Beauty, Perfume

Turn Up The Heat With Marc Jacobs’ Perfect Intense Eau de Parfum

It’s perfectly intense! The Inspiration Introducing Perfect Intense, the new fragrance from Marc Jacobs. A new icon in the perfect portfolio, Perfect Intense is a rich, golden, irresistible scent that celebrates unapologetic self-expression. Like the original fragrance that launched globally in July 2020, Perfect Intense is inspired by Marc Jacobs’ personal mantra: “I am perfect as I am,” which is symbolized by a tattoo of … Continue reading Turn Up The Heat With Marc Jacobs’ Perfect Intense Eau de Parfum

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