Age: 22
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PURSUIT PURSUIT She wants to follow in the footsteps of Andy Warhol. 'I love his pop art,' says Manuela, who has just graduated with a diploma in graphic designing. She discovered her talent, thanks to one of her lecturers. Manuela says: 'My teacher encouraged me to pursue it because she saw a lot of potential in me.' PASSION She won't trade her collection of handmade candles for anything in the world - no, not even for a million dollars. Manuela, who's also known by her nickname Ela, has gathered over 100 candles from India, Thailand, and Hong Kong, among other countries. 'I can't go to sleep without my lavender candle burning,' she says. PLEASURE She almost slipped and fell during a dance performance at Zouk. But Manuela put on a brave smile and continued with her routine. 'That's just the professional thing to do,' says the girl who dances and models for Upfront Models. So, what gets her on the dance floor? 'Jazz-funk', she says.
'It's so comfy. It's perfect for the beach,' says Manuela of the blue T-shirt and beige pants from Hang Ten she's wearing. Add on some funky accessories and you'll get a great outfit for a day out in town, she says. Hang Ten offers a wide range of ladies' and men's stylish casual apparel, like Daniel's red T-shirt, beige windbreaker and jeans. They are tailored for a sunny climate and give the best fit and comfort.
Dreaming of soft, silky skin? Silkpro Deluxe Skincare is formulated from the protein of real silk extracts, which has a deep moisturising effect and is suitable for every skin type. You can choose from Radiant Exfoliator, Hydrasoft Balancer, Refine Eyes, Refreshing Silkbath, among others, and shampoo from its Hair Care Series. Their all-natural fragrance, thanks to the marine extracts and essential oils of 10 Asian herbs, makes you glow from within.
Purple turns her head. Manuela says: 'It's such an eye-catching colour. It makes you stop, look and admire.' For a more striking home, try Nippon Paint's latest shade, Allure (8154), from its Easywash collection. This range promises outstanding washability, resistance to stain and peeling, anti-fungus/mould effect, excellent coverage of hairline cracks, long-lasting colour, and an elegant soft sheen finish.
Text Eri Akbar Photography Jonathan Choo Styling Daniel Boey Styling assistant Sera-fina Hair Janice Kok from Toni&Guy Assisted by Wong Man Hui Makeup Lynette Leong using colours from M.A.C Model Daniel Lim from Upfront Models Design Simon Ang |
