Teenage Jan issue 313 (Preview)

JAN 2015

One Direction's GROWING PAINS

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE WORLD’S BIGGEST BOY BAND OUTGROWS THEIR FANS

The Ultimate

BACK-TO-SCHOOL GUIDE MAKE 2015 THE BEST YEAR EVER! Hot List : JASON MRAZ, GOT7, ROYAL PIRATES, WINNER,

BANGTAN BOYS, TANNER PATRICK, TIFFANY ALVORD AND MORE! THE OFFICIAL YOUTH MAGAZINE OF BUGIS JUNCTION AND BUGIS+ | JAN 2015 | ISSUE 313 | WWW.TEENAGE.COM.SG | $3 (INC GST)

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LIFE

These hybrid tablet-laptops let you get your game on

The Truth About Multi-Tasking

Double Duty

INSIDE SCOOP 83

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Calendar

Ed’s Note

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Your Say

Astroscoop

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96

Out-takes

Radar

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Beauty Hot Picks

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And what you can do about it

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Supercharge Your Mood

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Try out these instant pick-me-ups!

We test out some YouTube makeup tutorials!

Street Talk: What Are You Looking Forward To In 2015?

Paint Your Game Face On

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LIFESTYLE & BEAUTY

FASHION

DIY: Let’s Get Organised!

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Keep clutter at bay

Go-To Apps For The New Year

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Sole Searching

Download these and make the most out of 2015!

Fancy kicks for the New Year

Bust That Workout Rut

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Lifestyle Hot Picks

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Too Cool For School Preppy chic is the way to go!

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Burgerlicious!

Lookbook: Ivy League

We scour the island for the best burgers

Channel your inner Blair Waldorf

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Shake things up while you shed those pounds!

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Quiz: Once Bitten, Twice Shy?

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Dear Kelly

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E-NEWS 36

One Direction’s Boy Band Situation What happens when a boy band grows up?

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Survival Of The Fittest Do these K-pop rookies stand a chance against their seniors?

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STUDENT LIFE 12

Kick-Start Your Future Get a head start on your poly education!

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Choose Your Own Adventure Experience the NYP Open House like never before

14 Quotes To Live By ON THE COVER: ONE DIRECTION PHOTO: SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SINGAP ORE

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Super Power CCAs Discover your passion outside of class

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My Goals With SP

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Gear up for these activities at the SP Open House!

Take a peek behind the NYP Groove! auditions

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Groove To The Music

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She’s A Nice Engineering Girl But don’t let her girly side fool you!

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Celebrities give us some wellneeded advice

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The Mraz Remedy We’d pick a Jason Mraz concert over therapy any day

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Partying Till Dusk Highlights from the Skechers Sundown Festival 2014

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Through The YouTube Glass We dug out juicy deets from these YouTube stars

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Bring Out The Entrepreneur In You

We <3 SP Business School

Find out how these NYP graduates became millionaires

There’s more than just “talking business”

Our favourite rags-to-riches stories

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Blockbusters Showdown

Classrooms Without Borders

Hello Japan!

The best lessons are learnt outside the classroom!

It’s not just about being kawaii!

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N.E.mation!9

Work Hard, Play Hard Check out these outstanding CCAs at RP

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Find out how you can support these future animators!

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Beating The Odds

How To Score An ‘A’ In Economics

These high-flyers from RP prove that anything is possible

Experienced educator, Anthony Fok shares his tips

Against All Odds

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The movies you should look forward to in 2015

CAMPUS RUN! 2015

Come visit the Teenage booth from 8-10 Jan at all five polytechnicsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Open House

We are back with more exciting activities lined up for you at the Teenage Campus Run 2015! Visit our booth at all five polys and get awesome Teenage goodie bags, freebies, posters of your favourite celebs and Teenage magazines! *Plus, we have free makeup trials for the lovely girls visiting our booth.

And psst... you might even catch some adorable mascots appearing at the schools.

SEE YOU THEN!

#TeenageCampusRun2015

*at selected polytechnics only

The Teenage team reveals their Best School Memory! publisher FOO MEI SIAH associate director (business development) KELEN KOH operations manager EMMELINE LEE “Poly 50! It’s a Singapore Poly tradition where relay teams race around the school for 50 laps.”

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“During my time in Singapore Poly when my team and I created our very own magazine from scratch!”

deputy editor ARISSA HA writers JOHANNA TEO, CHEW HUI LING contributors ALISSA TAY, BRENDA LYE, JUSTIN LOH, LIM WAI TING, NG HUIMIN, SHARON TAN

“Hanging out with friends after school and taking a lot of purikura!”

“When my English teacher constructed an entire lesson around solving the murder mystery of the Mathilda House.”

“CCA practice.

I really enjoyed my drama classes and going for inter-school competitions.”

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creative director ARIS LAI associate art director ANGIE NG designer MICHELLE LIM

“I enjoy lab work and really love Chemistry classes.”

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“Having fun hanging out with classmates during overnight school camps.”

“Pretending to be the dashing male figure in dance class and school plays since I was in an all-girls school!”

associate business manager (marketing, online & events) MAGGIE MOK senior business executive (marketing, online & events) LOKE PEI LING business executive (marketing, online & events) KAMILLE PANLAQUI Co-ordinator (Sales & Marketing Support) AILEEN LIM marketing executive LIM CHIN YEE

enquiries “Gymnastics training and clinching gold for the Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition!”

“Camping in a tropical forest and seeing a wild boar right next to us!.”

“My best school memories were built during my time in ballet classes. Since then, I fell in love with dance and have been dancing until now.”

“Learning Chinese dance during primary school.”

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MAKE 2015 YOUR BEST YEAR EVER! Hi guys, How time flies! I can’t believe that it’s already 2015! Whether 2014 was a fantastic year, or not as great as you would’ve liked it, we can all relish in the fact that the New Year will bring forth more opportunities, and a chance for us to start over.

For those who are heading back to school, the Passport to the Future will be a great companion guide especially if you are embarking on your tertiary education. From choosing your educational path to de-stressing tips and shopping for cute stationery for school, we’ve got you covered!

LOVING THIS MONTH Admittedly, I’m not the most organised person but the kikki.K Daily Notes Pad ($16.90) gives me a daily overview of the tasks I have to complete, my appointments for the day and even my water intake!

If all these talk of future plans are too heavy for you, lighten up by checking out the blockbuster movies you should be anticipating in 2015 (p. 52), K-pop newcomers to out for (p. 40) and how to pull off the preppy look for the New Year (p. 30) in the main magazine.

The New Year also calls for a new set of resolutions and although I haven’t had much time to think about what I’d like to achieve in 2015 yet, I’ll stick to the similar formula of creating specific, achievable, measurable and realistic goals. Instead of just saying, “I want to be healthier,” try “I will lose five kilograms in three months by exercising at least twice a week and cutting out soft drinks from my meals.” Some of these goals might be hard to keep track but we’ve included a list of must-have apps (p.11) that will help you achieve them.

Whatever your resolutions are this year, I hope that you will be able to realise them and make 2015 the best year ever!

All the best,

I hardly go anywhere without my phone but even then, I end up missing calls or messages when it’s on silent mode. The Pebble Steel ($359) gives me instant notifications, plus I can download apps to keep track of my fitness, control my playlist and even change the watch face to suit my mood.

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Thank you so much for the good reads, movies, juicy gossips and sound advice. I am most grateful for your fashion and beauty recommendations as I can narrow down my search and avoid wasting money.

I tried out Hiruscar on your recommendation and my post-acne scars were gone after a couple of weeks. I’m persuading my friends to give it a try too!

Much love, Teenage Addict

Hi Teenage, I’ve stopped reading Tee nage magazine since I started university studies. However, the bum per issue caught my eye and I thorou ghly enjoyed all the great tips on fashion, beauty and gift ide as.

Instead of flipping throug h branded advertisements in other magazines, I relished every page in Tee nage.

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Hello Teenage, I’ve been hooked onto the magazine ever since I was in Primary 5. Since then, even though I don’t subs cribe to Teenage magazine, I would buy every issue. My friends and I got closer as we would often talk about the topics in each issue.

I love your December Best #Bumper Issue with Taylor Swift on the cover and the Best #Buzz column.

I think it would be awesome if Teenage could introduce places where friends could hang out in the next issue. Teenage has also inspired me with the DIY tips. Thank you, and stay awesome!

Love, Anisah

LIFESTYL E

TECH

GO-TO APPS FOR THE

NEW YEAR PARLEZ-VOUS FRANÇAIS? (DO YOU SPEAK FRENCH?)

If you can’t afford the time or money to pick up a foreign language, Duolingo is the perfect companion for you to learn Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese or Korean while you commute. If you’re planning an overseas trip, it might be a good time to start picking up their language using this app!

Free, from iTunes App Store and Google Play Store

JUGGLE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS

Keep your projects and assignments in check with Todoist - it allows you to sync your to-do list across various devices or share them with project members so that every one can be reminded to complete their individual portions. To keep things even more organised, you can colour-code each item to view all the related tasks at a glance.

Free, from iTunes App Store and Google Play Store

GET HEALTHY!

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Whether it’s learning a new language or sticking to a fitness plan, make the most out of 2015 with these useful apps. By Arissa Ha

From counting your calories, tracking the number of steps you take, to the amount of restful sleep you get every night, the UP app does it all. Keep it social by adding your friends and family in the UP app to see how you fare against each other on the leaderboard or achieve daily goals like taking another 2,000 steps or sleeping 40 minutes earlier to clock in your eight hours of rest.

Free, from iTunes App Store and Google Play Store

BREAKING BAD HABITS The trick to forming a habit is doing it for at least 21 consecutive days. Whether it is forming a good habit like remembering to floss your teeth, or breaking a bad one like nail biting, the Good Habits app can set you straight. Fix a reminder and check it off when you have achieved it, and watch the chain grow.

Keep the habits simple so you don’t break your streak!

Free, from iTunes App Store

KEEP A JOURNAL Ask someone if anything momentous happened last year, and they would probably be able to name you one or two events. With Day One, you can keep track of your memories, add photos in your entries, tag the places you’ve been to and publish the special entries on your social media accounts. Keep prying eyes away from your private entries by adding a password to them! $5.98, from iTunes App Store

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LIFESTYLE

HOT PICKS

UNLIKELY DUO Who would’ve thought it only took a few dots to make your regular Bata tennis shoes look a lot cooler? The Czechoslovakian footwear brand (no, it’s not from Singapore!) paired up with Japanese fashion label Comme des Garcons to release two special edition tennis shoes that would be a wonderful addition to anyone’s wardrobe. We hardly say this, but we really want some Bata shoes right now! $190, exclusively available at Comme des Garçons Hilton Hotel

LOOK MA, NO LACES! When we were kids, one of the first vital “life skills” we had to learn was how to tie our shoelaces. Well, that’s about to change. Enter Hickies ($19.90 for a pack of 14), an intelligent lacing system that allows you to secure your shoes easily, without having to fumble over shoelaces. If we can’t get self-lacing sneakers like Marty did in Back To The Future, this ain’t too bad either! Available at selected World of Sports stores.

DESIGNER SHOES FOR LESS Most of us won’t shell out thousands for a pair of designer shoes, but with the newest Karl Lagerfeld for Melissa Shoes collection, you can get your hands on some pretty footwear designed by the brilliant mind behind Fendi and Chanel, without the hefty price tag! We have our eyes on the pearl heels and the ballet pumps featuring his pet feline, Choupette. Meow!

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE Don’t be surprised if you spot some girls squealing outside the new Jelly Bunny store. This bright and cosy store features a range of cutesy bags and shoes with prices that won’t break the bank. Jelly Bunny is located at #B3-03/03A, Plaza Singapura

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STUFFED FULL OF PIES From the French puff pastry which takes three days to prepare, to its fresh fillings, every bite of the pies from Australian bakery, Pie Face is pure pleasure. Choose from favourites like Chunky Steak Pie, Chicken & Mushroom Pie or Thai Chicken Curry Pie, and have it with an invigorating cuppa at their new store in Bugis Village.

IN SYNC Fancy some Korean cuisine with a twist?

Pop by SYNC Korean Fusion Bistro and indulge in some kimchi nacho cheese fries and toppoki glazed with spicy sweet sauce sprinkled with fried bacon, topped off with a soft-boiled egg. End the meal on a sweet note with some Korean chewy pancake à la mode. Ma sit sso yo (delicious)! SYNC Korean Fusion Bistro is located at #03-01, Westgate Mall.

THE COOLEST LIBRARY IN TOWN (LITERALLY!) After a seven-year wait, library@orchard is finally back! Centered on the theme that design is for everyone, it is home to the largest public library collection on design and the applied arts. library@orchard is conveniently located at the third and fourth level of Orchard Gateway, and is the first public library to span two storeys in a shopping mall. Its spaces were designed based on feedback from the public as well as Singapore Polytechnic’s Design-Thinking Team. Open from 11am to 9pm daily.

CHECK MATE The Herschel Little America Backpack ($249) packs your 15” laptop with plenty of room to spare. Say goodbye to sweaty backs and achy shoulders with its ventilated air mesh back padding and contoured shoulder straps!

THE BATMAN In celebration of its 75th anniversary, French contemporary menswear label, celio* has released a limited edition Batman range to bring out the Dark Knight in you. The collection consists of t-shirts and boxers featuring the iconic Batman symbol as well as comic-strip prints.

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LIFESTYLE

BEST FOOD

BurgerLICIOUS! If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em! Guilt-free yet delish burgers are impossible to come by, so we’ve decided to make every bite count.

Johanna Teo susses out the most calorieworthy noms in town!

THREE BUNS 36 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089143

From the cafe’s quirky furnishings to their tongue-in-cheek food names, Three Buns makes an impressionable burger experience. Try their take of the classic cheeseburger on for size – the Baby Huey ($20) is all beef patty goodness with pickles and spiced mayo for that unexpected kick.

Or perhaps their James Brown aka The ‘Codfather’ of Soul ($26), which comprises cod fish fingers, veggies and butter pickle tartare sauce (which doesn’t taste as weird as it sounds, promise!). Admittedly, their prices are a little steeper than usual, but the gastronomical goodness is definitely worth breaking the bank for.

LIME DELI

51 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 048441

Newly opened, Lime Deli is a welcome mix of restaurant goodness and take-away delights. This Caribbeaninspired deli has an array of mouth-watering food, but our eyes are on their signature Jerk Beef Burger ($14), which is marinated with distinctive Jamaican Jerk Spice. It can be hard to choose just two sides from eight delicious picks to go with your Lime Deli burger, but we recommend going with the Caribbean Hand Cut Chips and Side Salad. For on the goers, grab the Curry Chicken Roti Wrap ($6.50) or Jamaican Patties ($4.50-$5) for a tasty and convenient fix!

RAMEN BURGER

THE HAND BURGER

#B1-61/62, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103

The Hand Burger is the more established burger joint of the lot, and that means their burgers have withstood the test of fickle taste buds! We like the THB Original ($11.80) which features the delicious New Zealand rib-eye beef, and packs in cheddar cheese, sweet onion jam and handmade barbeque sauce.

Another hot favourite is the Chicken Caesar, which has baked chicken breast wrapped in juicy bacon and topped with basil pesto mushrooms, and toasted sundried tomatoes. Our tummies are growling just thinking of it!

Cook-It-Yourself !

For the budding domestic God/ Goddesses out there, try your hand at this Ramen burger.

Ingredients: Ramen (1 packet = 4 buns) Egg Hamburger Patty (or any other meat) Lettuce Caramelised onions Citrus/Yuzu dressing Spring Onions (Optional)

PHOTOS: FOURLEGGEDFOODIES, GNINETHREE, M.CHOPE.CO, ALVIN CHONG

Methods:

TWO BLUR GUYS

1 Tras Link, Orchid Hotel, Singapore 078867 This cosy eating space serves up a delectable menu of highly raved burgers, but their Prime Beef burger is the cream of the crop. Affordably priced at $14.95, this signature menu item is a mouth-watering combo of a juicy medium-rare patty, melted gruyere cheese and thick cuts of tomatoes and onions. Other must-tries include their succulent Pulled-pork burger ($13.85) and the super yummy Grilled Chicken burger ($12.50).

1. Cook the ramen as you would usually (including the seasoning), drain off excess liquid and let it cool.

2. Make sure your ramen is thoroughly cooled before mixing in the raw egg.

3. Line a round-bottomed dish with cling wrap, and scoop in a portion of the ramen. Shape it to fit the bowl before wrapping it up and moving on to the next bun. Once you’re done, stick ‘em into the fridge to cool for 30 minutes.

4. In the meantime, prep the burger patty and veggies as you prefer.

5. Remove the ramen buns and pop them into a pre-heated skillet with one tablespoon of oil on medium heat. Panfry for five minutes till it’s golden brown before flipping to the other side.

6. Shape your burger! Pile your patty inbetween the ramen buns, but not before slathering on caramelised onions and Yuzu dressing.

7. Enjoy!

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BEAUTY

HOT PICKS

MATTE ABOUT YOU

Get poreless, shine-free skin with the L’Oreal Mat Magique BB Veil ($18.90) powder. Its matte finishing gives you a flawless complexion and keeps oily skin at bay for 12 hours. Amazing!

ALL ABOUT THAT BASE

Makeup artists always emphasise the use of a good primer to create a flawless and even base before the application of foundation. Whether you have red, dull, oily or dry skin, there’s a MAKE UP FOR EVER Step 1 Skin Equalizer ($68) for you. There are six colour correcting primers to counteract dull, pallid or lifeless skin while four texture correcting primers remedy dryness, fine lines, enlarged pores and oily skin.

WINGING IT

The winged eyeliner is a classic look that never goes out of style. Create laser-sharp lines easily with the new Maybelline HyperSharp Wing Liner ($23.90). The duo thickness brush allows you to to create precise thick or thin lines with just a simple flick of your wrist.

COLOUR ME OMBRE

EASY PEASY HAIR COLOURING

Refresh your hair colour for the new academic year with the Hoyu Beautylabo Hair Colour ($9.90). Its smooth and non-drip formula allows you to colour your hair easily from roots to ends, even if you’re dyeing your hair for the first time! Choose from six gorgeous shades - Honey Blonde, Raspberry Pink, Creamy Ash, Candy Apricot, Natural Blonde and Dark Brown.

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You don’t need to buy nail polishes in multiple shades to achieve ombre nails. Just apply the CATRICE Ombre Top Coat ($5.90) over a pastel or light-coloured nail polish and layer accordingly to get an even darker shade. It’s really that easy!

$100

BRATPACK GIFT VOUCHERS! Exhibit your personal style while supporting indie artists with Bratpack! Bratpack advocates artists from various disciplines to create one-of-a-kind accents for their bags and clothing. Whether you enjoy roughing it outdoors or expressing your individuality with the clothes you wear, there’s definitely something you can find from Bratpack!

Take your pick from an impressive lineup of brands like Herschel Supply, Timbuk2, Brixton, Paul’s Boutique, Supra, Poler and more!

Visit Bratpack stores at the following locations - 112 Katong, Changi Aiport T3, Cineleisure Orchard, Mandarin Gallery and Bugis Junction.

We have 20 sets of $100 vouchers from Bratpack to give away. To win, simply fill in the entry form and mail it back to us.

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FASHION

LOOKBOOK

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Ivy League Smart, snappy and oh-so-stylish! Channel the star student in you with these timeless preppy looks.

Fashion Styling: Sharon Tan assisted by Wai Ting Lim and Alissa Tay Photography: Justin Loh Hair and Makeup: Brenda Lye / PaletteInc using Laneige Models: Eduardo Oliveira and Vita Mir / Mannequin Location: library@orchard

On Vita: Blouse, $42, Indiesin Plaid pullover, $48, Crayon Maroon chino pants, $39, Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market Boots, $99.90, H&M On Eduardo: Knit panel shirt, $119, Izzue by I.T Bowtie, $39, Furrmuse Shorts, $59, Vol.ta Jacket, $223, Topman Shoes, $219, Messenger bag, $109, Fred Perry JAN 2015

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Orange shirt, Topshop, $79.90 Orange knitted pullover, $109, tout Ă coup by I.T Checked skirt, $45, Necklace, $39, Crayon Sequined elastic headband, $19.90, H&M Shoes, $169, Dr Martens Leggings, Stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own

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Shirt, $149, 5cm by I.T Houndstooth print pullover, $48, Ottoman Pants, $103, Topman Shoes, $189, Dr Martens

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One Direction's

BOY BAND SITUATION 1D’S BACK WITH THEIR LATEST ALBUM FOUR, BUT ARE THE LADS STAYING IN THE SPOTLIGHT FOR GOOD? JOHANNA TEO FINDS OUT.

It’s been a little over four years since One Direction restarted their lives as the modern world’s biggest boy band. Self-confessions of “finding fame difficult” aside, the boys found themselves amassing armies of fans, going on endless global tours, earning millions of dollars, dating the world’s hottest women and basically living their wildest dreams.

they’re definitely smart enough to know when to take a break. According to Liam, “I think we’re feeling pretty good. We’ve just had a couple of weeks off, actually…

So we’ve been chilling.” Goodness knows their fans and bank accounts can definitely tank a couple of months away from the limelight!

But is life really as good as it seems? 1D is at a crossroad – they’re no longer boys, but their music seems to be eternally stuck in a pre-pubescent bubble, while their lifestyles are no longer appropriate for their largely adolescent audience. The ever present public scrutiny wears their patience thin, and hectic schedules leave no room for much needed privacy. These causes have resulted in the downfall of many a successful pop star. Also, despite their ever-growing popularity and attempts at a maturing sound, critics are starting to wonder if the 1D fever is cooling off. Are the lads outgrowing their fan-imposed boy band mould? And will they be their own undoing? We think not.

DANGER

GETTING SICK OF THE EYEBALLS Being in the spotlight does have its perks, but constantly having their personal lives disrupted by adoring fans and eager paparazzi must be a pain. Granted they could always disguise themselves like in that prank vid they did, but who wants to dress up like that every day?

DANGER

EXPERIENCING BURNOUT While their latest release Four made history as the first ever fourth number one album debut on Billboard 200, it drew our attention to just how hard these guys work.

Four albums, two global tours, films, books, perfume and cosmetic lines, not mentioning countless interviews and shows in just over four years – it’s a wonder how 1D finds time to even breathe.

Our Verdict: Yes, they deserve/need a long getaway from all the cray and never-ending work that has overtaken their lives, but

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Our Verdict: Well, it comes with their day job and we’re sure they have their ways of dealing while maintaining a semblance of a ‘normal’ life. Like Harry, who won an anti-harassment court order against the paps, 1D can always take the measures they need to feel comfortable.

DANGER

FANS GOING OVERBOARD Breaking into hotel rooms, relentless stalking, getting similar tattoos and

issuing death threats are all in a day’s work for some Directioners. Who wouldn’t be suffocated by all these extreme acts of ‘love’?

Our Verdict: Despite the craziness, the lads are their fans’ fiercest defenders and viceversa. They politely correct detractors who label Directioners as ‘insane’ or ‘deranged’, with the words ‘excited’ and ‘passionate’, while the fans unanimously stomp any would-be critics into the ground. Although they do have to exercise crowd control every now and then, 1D definitely knows how to handle their fans.

DANGER

OUTGROWING THEIR AUDIENCE The guys’ clean-cut image has gone up in smoke over the years, and they’re growing up – what with threefifths of the band attached and Zayn actually being engaged. Their music has also gradually changed as they mature. How long till they lose touch with their reputedly ‘tween’ base?

Our Verdict: Newsflash – 1D has fans of all ages, from the young ‘uns to fans over 50 (according to a study

by Stubhub), and they appeal to a broader range of audience than a traditional boy band.

Although they do have to keep their behaviour in check, we think 1D’s overall audience would appreciate their maturing sound as much as the new Directioners they are bound to attract. The lads will be fine…

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E-NEWS

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST While the K-competition gets stiffer each year, there are tons of rookie groups still fighting their way to the top. Johanna Teo tells you why these newcomers have the best chances out of the lot.

RED-HOT FAVOURITES

MAMAMOO YEAR OF DEBUT:

2014

Overlooking their… unique name, MAMAMOO has a distinguished R&B sound with a sprinkle of Motown littering their songs.

They are a welcomed breath of fresh air amidst all the pop going on, and we’ve been replaying ‘Mr. Ambiguous’ and ‘Piano Man’ non-stop. Keep this up and they’ll surely hit the big time soon!

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FUN-LOVING BAD BOYS

BANGTAN BOYS (BTS)

These guys sport a darker concept which adds to the whole lady-killer vibe they have going on.

However, despite their bad boy looks and tough lyrics, BTS are all about the fan service, with BANGTANTV, an entire YouTube channel dedicated to their wacky antics. Their efforts paid off, judging by the amount of love their fans show ‘em!

YEAR OF DEBUT:

2013

INTERNATIONAL ROCKERS

ROYAL PIRATES YEAR OF DEBUT:

2013

Royal Pirates was formed in 2008, but only made their official Korean debut in 2013. Getting their start off making covers on YouTube, we like their immediate foray into ‘maturity’ with their vids lacking the usual schoolboy concept. Being a Korean-American rock band that writes their own material, these guys already have the global exposure their rookie peers can only dream of attaining – for now at least.

Each K-generation needs a rock band (hello FT ISLAND and CNBLUE!), and Royal Pirates fits the bill perfectly.

SWAGGER LIKE JAGGER

LIP SERVICE YEAR OF DEBUT:

2014

Formerly a duo, Lip Service burst on the scene with ‘Yum Yum Yum’, a perfect mix of hip hop, swag and a hint of girlishness. Second single ‘Too Fancy’ showed the addition of member Anna, who completed Lip Service’s already versatile blend of rap, talented vocals and solid dance skills. We’re sure that these ladies will give competitors a run for their money!

DID YOU KNOW? Royal Pirates was formerly known as Fading From Dawn, and bass guitarist James Lee only joined after about a year in 2009!

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E-NEWS

14 QUOTES TO LIVE BY What can Beyonce, Johnny Depp and Harry Styles teach you about life? Well, plenty! Here are the top Pinterest-worthy quotes from your fave celebs to get you pumped up for the year ahead. By Chew Hui Ling

“It’s really important to stand up for yourself and not always agree with what other people say if you don’t feel that it’s true.” – Lily Collins Ed Sheeran

red of being bold!”

“Be original – don’t be sca

Johnny Depp

“Enjoy the ride while you’re on it.”

BoA “Be the ‘first of yourself’, instead of trying to become the second of anyone.”

Raven Symone

e trying to be “Don’t spend all of your tim never be them can like someone else. You .” you be and they can never

Beyoncé “Take all the rules away. How can we live if we don’t change?”

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Kai (EXO) “I’d rather bend than break.”

“Sometimes you have to bite the bullet. Learn to accept the gaze [of others] with both your eyes and heart.” – Minzy (2NE1)

Tablo (Epik High) “I don’t want to be a person with full hands yet resting from his dreams, but a person full of dreams and unable to rest his hands.”

Demi Lovato “You’ll never get through life if you’re always depending on someone. Power through your loneliness and watch how strong you’ll eventually become.”

tio Harry Styles (One Direcyou , until “A dream is just a dream l.” rea it decide to make

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Alexa Chung

“Nobody goes through life without having their heart broken and one day you’ll wake up and it will be okay.”

“Do what you love and love what you do.”

– Bang Yong Guk (B.A.P)

“The less you reveal, the more people can wonder. There’s nothing interesting about looking perfect. You want what you’re wearing to say something about yourself, about who you really are.”

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RADAR Taken 3 (8 January) You know Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) means serious business when it comes to his family, after stopping at nothing to rescue his daughter from kidnappers back in Taken 2. In the third installment, Bryan finds himself being framed for the murder of his ex-wife. To seek justice for her and clear his name, he is forced to use his “particular set of skills” to track down the real killers.

Serena (1 January) Jennifer Lawrence ditched her bow and arrows to reteam with Bradley Cooper for their third romantic stint together (which, for the record, we’re totally okay with). Set during the Great Depression, Jennifer and Bradley play newlyweds running a timber business. But things start to get a little complicated when they discover that Serena (Jennifer Lawrence) isn’t able to bear any children.

#MOVIES Into The Woods (15 January) This haunting tale follows a baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) as they journey into the woods in hopes of breaking the spell that a witch (Meryl Steep) has casted on them. Along the way, they bump into several fairytale characters – Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red (Lilla Crawford), Rapunzel (Mackenzie Mauzy) and Jack (Daniel Huttleston) – who are likewise searching for ways to fulfil their wishes.

Blackhat (15 january) Here, we meet Chris Hemsworth as a hacking whiz fresh out of prison. To hunt down a high-level cyber criminal, he gets caught up in a cat-and-mouse chase from the streets of Chicago all the way to Jakarta. With his American and Chinese partners, the team has to work together to crack the case.

Project Almanac (29 January) What if you could travel back in time? The answer is clear for this group of BFFs (starring Jonny Weston, Sofia Black D’Elia, Amy Landecker and more) – indulging their whims, of course!

So off they go, asking a crush out, splurging on expensive cars and getting revenge on the meanest gal in school. However, they will soon find out that going back to the past can spiral into some nasty consequences.

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#BOOKS The Fall by

Deliverance by C.J. Redwine

Bethany Griffin

A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall

In the final book of the Defiance trilogy, Rachel is kidnapped by enemies while Logan is kept behind bars. To find their way back to each other, Rachel has to escape the evil clutches and join Logan in his fight in defeating the Cursed One. But with the odds against them, will their love be strong enough to conquer all?

Trapped in a cursed house that has a life on its own, Madeline Usher is left clueless about the outside world. The only way to escape is to destroy the house, but to do that she has to destroy everything she loves, including her brother Roderick that she swears to protect.

Lea and Gabe are in the same class, love the same Chinese food and hang out at the same spots. Everyone can see that they have something going on, except themselves, much to the annoyance of bystanders – Starbucks baristas, bus drivers and even the squirrel that lives on campus believe they were meant to be together!

Four - One Direction The biggest boy band in the world finally drops their fourth studio album and each track is unwaveringly good. It seems they’ve decided to forgo the bubblegum-esque vibes and pulled some old-school moves in mellow ditties like ‘Fool’s Gold’ and ‘Where Do Broken Hearts Go’. It’s a twist that’s very much intentional and we like what our ears tell us so far!

The Deadly 7 by Garth Jennings Nelson stumbles upon a strange machine that accidentally turns the seven deadly sins from his own soul into seven deadly monsters.

Even though they’re always up to no good, they can be pretty good buds! Together with the Deadly 7, Nelson embarks on an adventure beyond his wildest dreams.

#MUSIC

Play Jolin Tsai The Mandopop diva has attracted much buzz for her 13th studio album Play, which greets us with flashy MVs and plenty of tongue-in-cheek pomp.

With addictive tunes like ‘Phony Queen’ and ‘Miss Trouble’, it’s no surprise that the album managed to sweep charts! One track not to be missed is ‘I’m Not Yours’, a stunning collab with J-pop queen Namie Amuro.

Sweet Talker - Jessie J With Jessie J’s dynamic vocals accompanied by deliciously catchy hooks, the pop songstress has never sounded better. From fizzy anthems like ‘Bang Bang’ to sweeping ballads like ‘Loud’, this is one solid record that attests to her talent.

Also, look forward to cameos from Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz and more.

Song For You - Lee Min Ho

Selena Gomez - For You Selena Gomez may only be 22, but the American sweetheart already rules the music scene with a slew of mega hits. For You brings together the best numbers from her five-year discography, including the newest lead single ‘The Heart Wants What It Wants’, where she somberly croons about a certain on-and-off beau.

We know Lee Min Ho for his dreamboat roles in Boys Over Flowers and The Heirs, but this is proof that the Hallyu star is just as capable of belting out strong notes. The album is a mishmash of pop-rock influences, but the ones that truly won us over are the romantic tunes like ‘Burning Up’ and ‘Paradise In Love’. We now have no qualms about skipping K-dramas for his heartmelting voice!

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E F I L T N STUDE

THE TRUTH ABOUT

MULTI-TASKING Here’s a secret – the art of doing more than two things simultaneously is a glorified myth. Johanna Teo tells you why you can’t multi-task and what to do about it.

Juggling a multitude of tasks in a world full of tight deadlines and never-ending work may sound ideal, but we can’t actually focus on more than one task at a time.

Strictly speaking, multi-tasking is virtually impossible with the exception of some tasks which allow your brains to go on autopilot mode. Or if each activity uses a different brain process, e.g. visual and auditory senses, like watching TV and talking.

“ You can do two things at once, but you can’ t focus effectively on two things at once.”

- Gary Keller (Author)

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Don’t believe us? Try writing your name down while spelling out ‘Teenage Magazine’ at the same time and you’ll find that it’s way harder and less efficient than if you did one after the other. But how do you survive in a society that does everything at once (or tries to anyway)? These sure-fire tips will get you sorted out.

Know What Is Important

We all know that to-do lists are great to keep track of what has to be done.

However, instead of just writing down your tasks, prioritise each into the ‘Must Dos’, ‘Should Dos’ and ‘Would Like To Dos’. Focus only on the necessary and work your way down the list. Categorise any random popups as well to minimise distractions!

“ When we think we’ re multi-tasking we’ re actually multi-switching. That is what the brain is very good at doing - quickly diverting its attention from one place to the next . We think we’ re being productive .

We are, indeed , being busy. But in reality we’ re simply giving ourselves extra work .”

- Michael Harris (Author)

Get Cracking

After finishing your to-do list, allocate time limits for each point and stick to it. For example, if you’ve given yourself an hour for each task, make sure you adhere to each time frame and remind yourself that there are other things to be done. Set an alarm if you must, but don’t let yourself get off-track.

Focus, Focus, Focus

If you’re looking up info on the Internet, close distracting tabs like Facebook and YouTube. Don’t check your phone while studying – neither should you listen to your fave band while reading a book (perhaps you’ll get the urge to sing along?).

Sounds like a no-brainer, but we’re surrounded by too many temptations that only serve to derail our productivity. Must… resist…

Do Things In Batches

Like a well-oiled machine, it’s more efficient if you work on similar tasks before moving on to different ones. For example, sending out all assignment related emails to your group mates before commencing on research for whichever project you’re working on would be more time-friendly because you are doing the same actions instead of switching things up halfway.

A Mess By Any Other Name...

Is Still A Mess

Your scattered books, stationary and notes aren’t an organised mess – it is unnecessary clutter. Imagine sidetracking every time you lay eyes on a pile of uncompleted work. You’ll either lose your train of thought or try and complete the task that got you distracted, pulling you away from the original assignment that needs to be done. File ‘em out of sight!

Make The Time

Inhale, Exhale

Similar articles stress the importance of taking a break, but the cliche rings true. Find your own pace – you could take a breather after you’ve ticked an item off your checklist, or go for a short walk after every hour or so. Stepping away allows your brain to recharge and you’ll definitely be more focused and efficient when you return!

Unless your daily routine deviates drastically, you will definitely be able to maximise your productivity by planning ahead for windows of open time. Whether it’s revising for an exam during the half an hour journey to school or utilising time between classes to plan your next project, you’ll find that allocating these pockets of space will help you become hyper-efficient.

Within Arm’s Reach

Whether you are mugging for a test or doing a project, ensure that the materials you need are easily accessible. This saves the time you rack up by rifling or clicking around for info that was ‘just there a moment ago’.

We speak from personal experience!

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D E S I N A G R O Have piles of school supplies teetering on your desk? We scoured Pinterest for the coolest ways to streamline your workspace for the new academic year. By Chew Hui Ling

Create a unique shelving unit out of empty crates or boxes. Embellish the insides with decorative paper and nail the structure to the wall (with adult supervision!). We absolutely heart the pastel hues here!

Apart from securing your laundry to the clothing line, these wooden clothespins can double as a scheduler too. Indicate each day of the week on the pegs and line them along a string. Pen down your to-dos on index cards and clip them up as a visual reminder.

Clipboards are great alternatives for daily planners, picture frames and inspiration boards. Dress up a boring clipboard in pretty patterns and display them on a wall for easy access.

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Get tangled knots of wires under control with these nifty binder clips. Simply fasten it at the edge of your desk and slip those pesky cords in.

Stash magazines in this chic rack made from an old belt. Snip off the buckles and use a leather puncher to create a hole in each end.

Connect the ends using a cable tie or a strip of leather.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cookie pan turned into a magnetic memo board!

Decorate the surface with fancy motifs, and attach it to the wall with your important notes laid out in perfect view.

Store all your stationery knickknacks in these repurposed Mason jars. Coat the lids with chalkboard spray paint and label the jars with a metallic chalk pen.

Use tin cans to organise your mail, bills and receipts. Just line the cans along a small shelf and secure them using blue tack or tape to stop them from rolling off.

Washi tape is all you need to make this super easy and versatile whiteboard calendar. Use multicolour Post-it page markers to keep all your events and deadlines in check.

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ADVICE

Dear readers, Hope you had a grand holiday. Let’s discuss New Year resolution(s)? If you decide this is the right thing to do, here are some pointers:

1. Be realistic – many people go overboard and make really difficult to keep resolutions. Naturally, the good intentions remain good intentions – often too hard to fulfil, or they make so many that they get exhausted keeping track of them. As a student, resolutions should be easily integrated into your daily routine. They should make life less frenetic (fast and energetic in a rather uncontrollable way) and you more in control and therefore successful.

2. Ask yourself: ‘What do I want to achieve this year?’ – You may decide you’ll complete projects ahead of time; meaning no procrastination. You might decide to draw up a study timetable and promise yourself you will keep to it. Be realistic – don’t try to cover too many topics at one sitting. You’ll get frustrated, exhausted and give up.

e.g. Discovery Channel, National Geographic and the History Channel. You will acquire a fount of knowledge. Your conversation will be interesting and the quality of your written assignments will improve.

7. A study group and/or study buddy – worth consideration as a resolution is forming a study group, getting a study buddy or both.

Dividing the work and staying on track is the upside. Gossip sessions and distractions are the downsides. Again, self-control is the watchword.

If you decide to study with someone or a group, then a timetable must be drawn up. Everyone must pull his or her own weight.

8. The lone student – some very intelligent people prefer to study on their own as they have the discipline and temperament to do it alone. If you are self-motivated, success will be yours. Your resolution being – to be the best that you can be.

9. I will make tuition sessions effective – 3. Your resolution(s) should be meaningful – inspiring you to persevere and succeed.

4. The self-control factor – if you decide you will put aside the phone when doing homework because you want to score in the exams, then the magic word is self-control. Put your mobile in another room on silent mode. At first you may suffer withdrawal symptoms but with self-control you’ll lean to divorce yourself from gadgets during study time. No one is too young to learn to prioritise (treat something as important or more important than other things).

many students resent tuition sessions. You must make every session count. Call the tutor and mention what you had trouble understanding in class, so the tutor will come prepared.

Stick with the topic until you have thoroughly mastered it regardless how long it takes. Listen carefully, ask questions, concentrate and do sample essay question outlines or maths problems with the tutor’s guidance. Success comes to those who tenaciously seek understanding.

10. Read the newspapers – knowing what’s 5. Make time for reading – when you read you acquire information and knowledge. Besides, reading improves your vocabulary and your writing technique – you unconsciously learn to arrange points in a logical sequence and you’ll pick up useful phrases – your presentation technique will improve and you’ll score in exams.

The National Library publishes a list of prize-winning books, a lead on what to read. If you are aged 10 – 13 you could get the abridged versions of the classics and read the unabridged version when you are older. The librarian will tell you if a book is suitable for your age. If you are an advanced reader, inform the librarian.

6. Watch TV documentaries – another good resolution to make is watching TV documentaries

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happening around the world and in Singapore is important. Older teens should consider reading online newspapers from all over the world. The quality of your compositions/essays will improve and you will be among the better-informed members of society – you’ll want this.

I hope these pointers will set you on a path to achieving better control of your life. Setting goals is an important component of success.

I wish you every success.

Always here for you.

Do you h problemave a you wish to share?

Someth in get off g to you chest? r Kelly’s responses take into account age, experience and needs of writers.

Those writing in know and seek her tough love, no-nonsense approach. Readers wanting a different type of response should seek advice elsewhere. Older and more experienced readers knowing the answers to questions need to exercise patience. Not everyone knows what you know.

After qualifying as a teacher, Kelly Chopard went on to attend several counselling courses. Over the past 30 years, she has been invited to sit on panels and discussion groups, give talks and has taught modules dealing with youth issues. She counsels primary and secondary school pupils. She also engages in parent-pupil counselling sessions. In the 1970s, she was a member of a People’s Association Team counselling young adults in areas like drugs, smoking and other health and social issues. From 1979 to 1983 she had a counselling column in a local woman’s magazine. Since 1996 she has been responding to Teenage readers in her Dear Kelly column.

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Name, Age, I.C e is no eudonym. Ther Gender and Ps letters ur yo nd Se n. tio length restric azine, , Teenage Mag to: Dear Kelly apore ng Si ad Ro h 20 Bedok Sout e via ar Kelly onlin 469277 or De g. .s m co www.teenage. e treated with th Letters will be respond ot nn ca ence. I strictest confid ses. on r personal resp to requests fo

“Help… I’m ugly!”

Please help me! I am afraid to look at my reflection. At night, I don’t bother turning on the lights to make sure I do not see my face reflected in the mirror.

At school, I avoid going to the toilet because when I wash my hands I have to look at my reflection in the mirror above the sink.

I wonder if girls look at me to boost their self-esteem. I cannot find an inch of my face that I consider attractive. I need help. With love.

From: Ugly Kelly: I am in no-nonsense mode – from this day forth I forbid you to call yourself “Ugly”. This is so negative and does nothing for your self-esteem. And… what do you mean by “Ugly”? Do you have scars or has acid been thrown on your face? Do you have a facial disfigurement? Look – if you have two eyes, a nose and a mouth and two ears I would hardly refer to you as “Ugly”.

In fact, people who have suffered terrible facial disfigurements have learnt to live with their situation. I urge you to refer to information that comes out of India, for example, where girls and women are victims of knife and acid attacks and they still cling to life and make the best of it. I admire such people.

I always have a smile for those with huge birthmarks, a hare-lip or facial paralysis.

The good news is that with cosmetic surgery these days, most of these conditions are successfully dealt with.

Even if they aren’t, people face the world bravely. Look around you and you’ll see what I mean.

I have a friend with a birthmark on her face. Frankly, after a month or two, I no longer ‘saw’ the birthmark because it didn’t define her. She is fun-loving, a good mixer, well-liked and intelligent. She didn’t

dwell on the birthmark. Her personality won the day. Classmates defended her if rude comments were heard. After she started working, she saved money and went for cosmetic surgery.

In your case, this negative view of yourself must be replaced by a determination to develop your personality, your ability to care and share, and a genuine interest in your fellow students. With this comes confidence. You could volunteer at a Home for the Aged or at a Children’s Home and see what real problems are. You will consider yourself lucky and change your viewpoint. You need to stop being self-involved (wrapped up in one’s self or one’s thoughts). It is most unhelpful.

Besides, you are too hard on yourself.

Listen, not going to the toilet can lead to health problems. You don’t want this to happen. Maybe a visit to the school counsellor might help.

Why would you say: “I wonder if girls look at me to boost their self-esteem”?

You actually imagine people have nothing to do but compare themselves with you? No they don’t! You

are not the centre of people’s life, so stop this negative thinking!

The new you should be positive.

Look for the plus factors in life – a family, going to school, an opportunity to interact with classmates and CCA friends, an opportunity to read and study so you can have a fruitful life. See, it’s all about perspective. Glad you wrote to me. It’s time for positive change. You can start by picking up some points from this month’s Dear readers letter.

Please, my dear, you must learn to make the most of your positive qualities. Send a photo of yourself to Dear Kelly, c/o Ms Emmeline Lee (the address in Teenage magazine). I will look at your photo and make suggestions.

An apology I sincerely apologise to Eng Si Ting of Anglo-Chinese Junior College for not responding to the heart-warming letter requesting an interview. Your request was mixed with all the other emails and so arrived late.

I would have loved to have been a part of your project about eating disorders. I hope everything went well.

It touched me deeply to read: “Your words of wisdom have always inspired me to do the right thing and be a better person… You have been so encouraging to teens with eating disorders and your no-nonsense approach has touched us deeply”.

May God bless you, Si Ting and friends.

In future if someone has a special request, send it by post to: Dear Kelly, c/o Ms Emmeline Lee (The address is in Teenage). It will be rushed to me.

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OUT-TAKES

What goes on in the Teenage team’s everyday lives!

Pepero Day @ Singapore Polytechnic

It’s the New Year... time for some spring cleaning!

WHY DO WE HAVE SO MANY THINGS?! #HoarderAlert

Teenage celebrated Pepero Day with the students at Singapore Polytechnic!

Also known as ‘Valentine’s Day’ in South Korea, Pepero Day is celebrated every year on 11 Nov because the stick biscuits resemble the date (11/11). We brought along the two adorable Pepero mascots and they were a big hit among the students!

MY PRECIOUS!!!

While some of us tried to de-clutter the office, the rest were busy decorating our Christmas tree for the festive season.

Thank you Lotte Pepero for the awesome goodies!

Shall we have a theme for this year‘s Christmas?

Behind the scenes for our photo shoot.

All in a day’s work! #GoodJobTeam

Anyone else notice that there isn’t a queue?

Muhaha!

Johanna if you don’t style properly, I’m going to snip off your hair!

The two mascots received lots of love from the students!

Bite it off!

Make sure it’s 5cm!

Pepero Kiss Challenge!

Feed the models! Benn and Glenda enjoy a cup of Llao Llao at the Singapore Polytechnic Style Closet shoot.

Students were paired up to take on the Pepero Kiss Challenge.

We welcomed back our TMGY contestants, Benedict and Grace who really worked the camera for our photo shoot!

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Congratulations to our Pepero Kiss Challenge winners! They walked away with a huge pack of Pepero and Teenage goodie bags!