September, 2012 | THE STYLE LOFT

ZALORA Supports PINK October!

We’ve got a lot going on for PINK October this month at ZALORA! ZALORA Wears Pink for PINK October in collaboration with MAKNA (Majlis Kanser Nasional or National Cancer Council). MAKNA is a non-profit organisation that aims to utilise efforts, expertise and financial aid from various circles in society, to fight cancer and reduce the related pain, suffering and morbidity that cancer patients and families often experience – MAKNA. From 1st October 2012 – 31st October 2012 ZALORA Malaysia is supporting MAKNA’s efforts to provide research, preventive and support services to cancer patients and their families, high-risk groups and educate the general public and increase cancer awareness in Malaysia and the World. MAKNA believes that “The human spirit can achieve what… Read More →

Fall 2012 Colour Trends!

FALL 2012 fashion is finally here! It’s always ‘Summer’ in Malaysia, but that’s not to say we can’t take inspiration from these seasonal fashion trends. This years Autumn/Winter fashion runways showcased a colourful palette of Aubergine, Burnt Orange, Crimson, Royal Blue and Teal. Wear these colours from head-to-toe for a clean monochromatic look, or have fun by mixing and matching these colour trends with your latest wardrobe basics and accessories.

Steal that style: Kate Middleton

If you’re a fan of Kate Middleton, you’ve surely seen the headlines abuzz with what she wore on The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Royal Tour. The tour consisted of overseas visits by members of the Royal family to several territories and Commonwealth countries. The Duchess of Cambridge accompanied William, the Duke of Cambridge on this worldwide tour, to commemorate the Queens Jubilee and stopped by in Malaysia, the only stop in Southeast Asia (apart from Singapore). How lucky were we?! Lets take a look at the current looks Kate wore during her visit to Malaysia, and steal her effortless style!

ZALORA on 8TV Quickie

Wee Jonn Leow, Co-founder and Managing Director of ZALORA Malaysia, answering a few questions from the 8TV Quickie hosts.

Last week, ZALORA Malaysia made it’s first appearance on the TV show, 8TV Quickie! Wee Jonn Leow, our Co-founder and Managing Director joined 8TV Quickie hosts, Zher Peen and Megan Tan for an interview. ZALORA also gave away a few exciting prizes for online callers to the show. Here are some behind-the-scenes shots of ZALORA’s 8TV Quickie appearance: If you missed the interview on 8TV Quickie, visit and register at www.tonton.com.my to watch the replay.

ZALORA TV Commercial Parody

Have you watched our ZALORA TV Ads recently? It’s a scream! (See the video below) Recently, our ad has even managed to spark a parody! Meet the guy behind the ZALORA TV commercial parody (Kelate Ad) Faris Fakri (29 years young) is a Capricorn. A proud father of 1 daughter, he loves music, sports & photography. Hates cats! Here’s a quick Q&A with Faris Fakri, the guy behind the ZALORA TV Commercial Parody (Kelate Ad): Describe yourself in 3 words: Friendly, active & spontaneous! What is your day job? I’m a full time contractor and part time wedding photographer. Checkout my work at www.farisfakri.com What inspired you to make the ZALORA Malaysia video (Kelate version)? My wife! She forced… Read More →

cacac – The New Minimalism Autumn/Winter 2012 collection

Lee Sinje (wearing a Crepe Halter Neck Dress by cacac) poses with cacac’s New Minimalism collection at the recent launch held at KLCC. Who hasn’t seen her familiar face in all those beauty ads? Yes, that’s her, beautifully flawless Lee Sinje. Apart from being a famous actress (Also known as Angelica Lee Sin-jie, she made her debut in the cult horror hit, The Eye by the Pang brothers). And now, this Malaysian-born star who hails from Kedah has her own fashion line called cacac. Fashion inspiration doesn’t always have to come from overseas, and Malaysia is proud to have Lee Sinje as part of it’s own homegrown talent! Recently, we caught up with her as she shares with us the latest… Read More →

Pack it right!

With all the choices of luggages out there, picking one which would ‘go-the-distance’ can be quite a task! Purchasing a piece of luggage is an investment. It’s just as important as the trip you’re about to embark on. Here are some travel luggage tips and tricks: Buy several sizes: If you’re an avid traveler, having luggage in several sizes is beneficial. I have a set of luggage that I use for my my short weekend getaways (2-3 days) or long-haul trips (1 week or more). I have 2 standard sizes that I frequently use (Medium: L: 38cm x W: 21cm x H: 55cm and Large: L: 50cm x W: 32cm x H: 75cm). Try this one on for size: 1. American Tourister – Astrono Light Upright luggage… Read More →

YADAH: Organic skincare is here!

Who knew that the Cactus plant could be a beneficial beauty ingredient? That’s what YADAH skincare line contains in it’s basic skincare range: Organic Opuntia extracts (a special cactus plant). The Korean native Opuntia cactus plant can withstand extreme weather conditions, especially during Winter, where the plant can survive under -20°C! Extracts from opuntia have antioxidization properties and help slow down aging of the skin. To know more about this opuntia cactus plant (also known as “prickly pear Cactus” read this. I was lucky enough to try out this YADAH Handcream. The packaging is simple, and has a cute cartoon-ish character on the front. Although the instructions are in Korean, you may read more info on their beauty products range from… Read More →

The Daily Brew

Coffee aficionado’s unite! If you’re a coffee lover like me, you’ll love the compact Nescafe Dolce Gusto machine! This nifty coffee machine is now available on ZALORA. The small size is a perfect fit for your kitchen counter top or to bring along for use at the office pantry. The Nescafe Dolce Gusto Piccolo, Genio or Circolo Flow Stop Automatic machine comes in various colours, such as Red, White and Titanium (silver). To find out more about the origins of the Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee, read more here.