Teenage Nov issue 323 (Preview)

nov 2015

Easy Prom Makeup Looks For Everyone

Prom Dos and Don’ts

How To Avert Prom Disasters

“My new stepfather touches me” Controlling, tech-savvy mum uses apps to limit my phone usage.

Hot List

Infinite, One Direction, Ellie Goulding, Little Mix, benjamin kheng, Justin Bieber, EPIK HIGH, Clean Bandit and more!

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Contents Lifestyle 12 Hot Picks 14 Making Memories

Gadgets that’ll make capturing your best moments a breeze 16 Fit For A Princess

Feel like royalty while chowing down at these cafes 20 Your Self(ie) Best

We compare apps that’ll up your #InstagramGame

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Beauty 22 Beauty Hot Picks 24 Slick And Shine

Facial oils that’ll save your skin 26 Party Princess

Who needs a Fairy Godmother when you’ve got these beauty products and hair accessories?

34 Belle Of The Ball Celebrity-inspired makeup looks

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Fashion 36 Party Animals

You’ll be the centre of attention with these eye-catching get-ups 44 Mini Me Stylish prom bags you’ll need 46 Covetable Clutch

What you should bring to prom

Inside Scoop 8 Ed’s Note 10 Your Say 68 Calendar 72 Radar 98 Astroscoop 100 Snaps

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Contents

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Celebs 47 At A Glance

Numbers on our numero uno gal 48 Good Taylor Gone Bad?

Is Taylor Swift really as nice as she seems?

52 Game Over

We recap Katniss and crew’s journey thus far 54 What A Jem

Why you should catch Jem and the Holograms ASAP 56 The Screen Titans

Finding out more about Kiko Mizuhara and Miura Haruma 58 Battle Of The Albums

Whose releases are we more hyped up for?

60 Party At Sundown

Who’s performing at Skechers Sundown Festival 2015, and how to prep for it 63 Coming Clean

We chat with Clean Bandit’s Grace Chatto ahead of their gig here 64 8 Lessons With Benjamin

This boy is deep – find out what we learned!

66 The Dark Side

We track INFINITE’s most controversial moments 69 Who Is Your Perfect Prom Date?

The results might surprise you!

70 Get Ready With Us

The tracks that’ll pump you up for a big night out

Cover

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76 To Do Or Not To Do

We answer your burning questions about prom 78 We Have A Prom-blem

How to solve #PromFails before they’ve even happened 80 Securing Your Future With NYP

How a scholarship helped a NYP graduate achieve his dreams 81 Going Above And Beyond

How furthering your education is easy with a strong foundation from NYP 82 Get Your Dance On

Song lyrics that’ll help get your groove on 83 Please Don’t Stop The Music

Celebrate 10 years of budding musical talents from SP 84 It’s All About Making Music

Why we won’t be surprised if this SP DMAT student is the next big thing 86 Rebel Turned Aspiring Doctor

An inspiring story about how a defiant teenager turned her life around 88 Teenage Favourite Teacher Award

We visited four schools to honour these inspiring unsung heroes 90 Dear Kelly

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Ed's Note LOVING THIS MONTH:

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Paper blotters are our saviour when it comes to maintaining shine-free skin, especially for those with oily complexion.

Unfortunately, some parts of these paper blotters go unused and might cause makeup to slide. Enter blotterazzi by beautyblender ($37), a reusable cushion blotter that is shaped to blot oil from the hard-to-reach corners of your face without ruining your makeup. It’s made of the same beautyblender material that’s comfortable to use and doesn’t tug the skin. It even comes in a handy compact to keep it clean and hygienic!

Some of you might be preparing for

one of the biggest nights of your

life this month – we’re talking about prom that is. While my prom was

more than a decade ago, I still have

fond memories of the night, even though prepping for it seemed like a total nightmare. Here at Teenage,

we want you to enjoy your prom journey as much as possible, so we’ve done all the work for you!

From prom makeup that’s

easy to recreate (p. 26), DIY hair

accessories (p.30) that’ll make you stand out, clutches that will carry all the essentials for prom

(p. 44) to averting prom disasters (p. 78) – everything you need to fully enjoy your prom is covered in this issue.

Even if you’re not attending prom this year, check out the useful apps (p. 20) we recommend for beautifying your

pictures. Feel like a princess with this month’s Tuckshop (p. 16) where we share cafes that not only look good, but also serve some great grub as well.

Prom not only celebrates the end of your secondary school years, but also

signifies the start of a new chapter

in your life. Embrace it with courage and optimism. Remember that you still have your friends!

Party on,

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presents

Think you’ve got moves to rock the stage? Teenage is bringing back another electrifying dance competition and we want you to join us!

Rope in your friends to form a group of three to 10 members and participate in the Teenage Dance Challenge. The competition will span two different dance genres for the first time ever.

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Blisshouse

Stepping into Blisshouse makes us feel as though we’ve wandered onto the pages of a fairy tale. Adorned with

pretty blooms and whimsical accents, this garden-themed wonderland is one of those spots where you could imagine walking down the aisle with your beau. There’s even a grand piano for you to show off your musical talents, plus padlocks by the bridge to profess your undying love for each other. Enjoy a fancy dinner of their stylised European cuisine – we dare you not to drool at the sight of the Grilled Tuna Steak ($27) and Caramel Banana Mascarpone ($12). BTW, this space can accommodate up to 200 pax, so you’re more than welcome to chope this for your pre-prom parties!

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Tech

Your Self(ie)Best

We compare free apps that’ll make your Instagram feed totally worthy of #InstaEnvy.

By Johanna Teo

Sticker Apps

Free, Available on Apple iTuneS APP Store and Google Play Store

Animal Face

Free, Available on Google Play Store

Giddylizer

TatStamp - Tattoo Stickers

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Added: Cute stickers

Added: Tattoo stickers

Free, Available on Apple iTuneS APP Store

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Perfect for photos where you ain’t feeling your face (like The Weeknd), these apps provide a multitude of stickers that’ll fix your issues in 10 seconds flat.

We like that you could go to both ends of the spectrum with these stickers – wild and wacky or subtly quirky.

Overlay Apps

Lens Distortion

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While our selection mayn’t be the ones you’d use daily, everyone needs a good app (or two) that’ll jazz up your pic with an assortment of overlays and distortion effects…

Especially if you’re aiming for a particularly inspirational text-overphoto effect or even the #ArtsyFartsy feel.

Rookie Cam

Fused

Free, Available on Apple iTuneS APP Store

Free, Available on Apple iTuneS APP Store

Free, Available on Apple iTuneS APP StorE

Added: Lens flare Adjusted: Contrast

Added: ‘Wanderlust’ text Adjusted: Filter, Brightness, Contrast

Added: Additional layer with reduced opacity Adjusted: Mirror-swapped one layer

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Photo Editing Apps

VSCO Cam

Snapseed

PicsArt

Free, Available on Apple iTuneS APP Store and Google Play Store

Free, Available on Apple iTuneS APP Store and Google Play Store

Free, Available on Apple iTuneS APP Store and Google Play Store

Added: HypeBeast filter Adjusted: Contrast, Sharpened

Added: Vintage filter, Glamour Glow, Drama filter Adjusted: Tonal contrast, Details

Added: Drama filter (80 per cent fade), Lens flare, Watercolour filter

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Photo-editing apps are a dime a dozen, and all of ‘em have pretty similar functions. But basic options aside, these apps stand out because they don’t compromise on image quality and offer solid effects that’ll definitely up your Instagram game. And there’re plenty of free filters to play around with so you wouldn’t have to make any annoying in-app purchases to get a decent professionallooking photo either.

Beautifying Apps

MeituPic

Mei Ren Xiang Ji

Photo Wonder

Free, Available on Apple iTuneS APP Store and Google Play Store

Free, Available on Apple iTuneS APP Store and Google Play Store

Free, Available on Apple iTuneS APP Store and Google Play Store

Added: Auto-enhance Adjusted: Enlarged eyes, Erased undereye circles, Brightened eyes

Added: Eyeliner, False eyelashes Adjusted: Sharpened face, Erased undereye circles, Brightened eyes, Contoured nose

Added: Auto-enhance, Eyeliner, Blush, Lip tint Adjusted: Enlarged eyes, Brightened eyes, Erased undereye circles

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These apps are the cream of the crop – they are super awesome, with options to vanquish acne, change your skin tone, enlarge eyes, elongate legs and even increase one’s bust size (and cleavage) amongst others. While the latter two are too extreme in our book, we’re still totally alright with a lil’ bit of image improvement, as long as it’s not too drastic.

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Beauty

Larry’s tip:

Embracing a wash of colour on the lips and cheeks is enough to glam up your look. Avoid excessive makeup that’ll make you look too done up.

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arty Princess Get ready for the glitz and glamour of prom on your own terms with stunning makeup and one-of-a-kind hair accessories.

innisfree Vivid Tint Rouge in Shade 6, $16 Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Captivating, $47 Laced bustier, $59, High-waisted laced culotte, $89, Front Row by Klarra Makeup: Larry Yeo using THEFACESHOP Hair: Alicia Tey using Bed Head by TIGI

Photography: Justin Loh assisted by Ian Jeimz Styling: Venetia Sng Art Direction: Arissa Ha Crafts: Johanna Teo

Flush of Youth

NARS Steven Klein Despair Cheek Palette, $120

NUDESTIX Lip + Cheek Dual Pencil in Whisper & Mystic, $34

LANEIGE Cushion Highlighter, $34

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer, $52

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3CE Lip Lacquer in XX Orange, $25

Lookbook

On her: Pleated collar top, $73.80, Printed dress, $153.01, GG<5 Statement necklace, $19.90, New Look Glitter strap watch, $89, ALDO Rose gold bracelet, $75, GUESS Ice-cream earrings, Stylist’s own On him: Printed shirt, $35.90, Blue sweater, $39.90, Pants, $59.90, Recoil Titus blue strap watch, $305, City Chain Bow tie, Stylist’s own

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Eye-catching gear that will get you noticed on the dance floor Photography: Justin Loh assisted by Ian Jeimz Art direction: Arissa Ha Styling: Sharon Tan assisted by Naomi Tham Hair & Makeup: Gigi Sng using Urban Decay Set Design: Arissa Ha Models: Bella M/AVE and Mario A/Mannequin

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13Rushes Tapered Powder Brush, $20 Burberry Body Eau de Parfum 85ml, $180 Rebecca Minkoff clutch, $299, TANGS

13Rushes Angled Blush Brush, $18

Photography: Ian Jeimz Styling: Venetia Sng

Embellished necklace, $19.90, New Look

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At A Glance

Taylor Swift The stats she has swiftly stacked up.

Taylor now has

50

million

followers on Instagram and is currently the most followed person on that platform.

Her latest album 1989 sold 1.287 copies in its first week. It’s the highest number of albums sold in a week since 2002.

million

‘Wildest Dreams’ was Swift’s

19th

track to enter the Top 10 in US Billboard Hot 100.

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To date, Tay has Guinness Book of World Records and Grammy Awards.

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She has won awards this year, including her first Emmy for her Amex Unstaged Taylor Swift Experience.

‘Bad Blood’ starred

17 of Taylor

Swift’s squad, including BFF Selena Gomez, Karlie Kloss and Cara Delevingne.

Swift has publicly dated celebrities, including latest (ex?)boyfriend, Calvin Harris. * All facts accurate at time of print.

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Celebs

The Screen Titans

Attack on Titan leads Miura Haruma and Kiko Mizuhara are everywhere these days, but there’s not much we know about the actors themselves. We chat up the canon couple to find out what really goes on behind the cameras.

By Chew Hui Ling

Mikasa left a deep impression on Miura Haruma

The question on every Eren x Mikasa shipper’s mind is probably their offscreen chemistry, and we have a sneaking suspicion that he gets on quite well with his leading lady – we’re right.

“We are of the same age, so we talked casually about our visions. Through our conversations, I felt that she is a person who possesses a lot of passion in her work.” A rather safe response, but Haruma later added that Mizuhara trained eight hours a day for her role which “really left an impression on me”. We doubt their love line would ever spill over into real life, but these two are pretty cute together don’t you think? (Sorry GD.)

Miura Haruma’s skills are better than his stunt man

No stranger to intense fighting scenes (Gokusen and Crows Zero II, to name a few), Haruma chose to perform his own action sequences in Attack on Titan – swooping from building to building in maneuver gear, slicing down ‘invisible’ flesh-eating giants on set and all.

Apparently, he was so impressive that the director ended up firing Eren’s stunt double. But it certainly wasn’t easy: “We had to be wired and equipped with a ring harness. Before the actual filming, I trained hard to ensure that my muscles could support me during these flying scenes.”

Looks like his efforts paid off!

He’s unlike the characters he portrayed

You think there’d be at least one character from his 18-year portfolio (he’s only 25!) that’s close to his real personality, but the ‘veteran’ actor stated that there’s none so far. “I will try to discover the similarities with my actual self and construct a new identity from there. I portray it according to the needs of the story and the way it should be shown to the audience.” It’s a pity we don’t get to see his true self on screen, but hey, don’t we all love a mysterious guy?

He wishes to strike it big abroad

From a righteous delinquent to a tragic hero to a hacking prodigy, there isn’t any role Haruma hasn’t tried.

Still, he’s always up for new challenges and hopes to “deliver different aspects of acting to everyone” in 2016. He also brought up his ambitions of venturing overseas if there’s an opportunity, which is definitely something worth anticipating for. We can totally attest to his language skills – have you seen the dude flaunting his Mandarin?

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f you haven’t already heard of Attack on Titan, then the rock you’ve been living under must be pretty massive.

After a wildly successful 17-volume (and counting) manga and 25-episode anime, the franchise debuted a live action Attack on Titan blockbuster that, very aptly, devoured the box office. Adding on to the fanfare is its solid ensemble of young blood – with Miura Haruma and Kiko Mizuhara taking the helm as Eren Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman respectively. If that’s not enough #EreMika for you, read on for our lil’ chat with the duo where they talk deep stuff and sing praises about each other.

She’s an advocate of female empowerment

As a character who’s practically ready to take charge from page one, Mikasa is the atypical female heroine all girls look up to – smart, capable and highly protective.

While Kiko Mizuhara doesn’t think that they’re alike, she very much resonates to Mikasa’s side of femininity. “The strength of Mikasa is not her ability to defend herself, but the heart to protect her loved ones like how a mother would protect her child,” Mizuhara explains.

Kiko Mizuhara

“As a female, I understand and feel it completely.”

There are no fashion rules in her book

If you’re an avid follower of the model, you’d have realised that this style chameleon is one that doesn’t comply with the norms. “I enjoy experimenting with different styles,” she says. “I don’t really get inspiration from anyone, I just wear the clothes I like depending on my mood and the day itself.” A Mizuhara-approved tip: To steal her style, flattering silhouettes like turtlenecks and miniskirts are the way to go.

Mizuhara’s advice to her 15-year-old self…

You may be surprised to learn of her background, but the bred-in-Japan Mizuhara is actually of American/Korean descent. Admittedly, it takes more than just fluency in her core languages to be a truly international star. “I would advise [my 15-year-old self] to learn more things at an earlier stage. English is important, but being able to speak in Mandarin and Korean would open up a lot more opportunities for me.” The actress has

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been diligently picking up Mandarin ever since – guess it’s safe to say our Attack on Titan leads are one step closer to entering the Chinese cinema!

She memorises lines in the bathtub?

Earlier this year, the multi-hyphenate landed her first lead role in Kokoro ga Pokitto ne, a rom-com drama revolving around a group of psychologically-ill adults. It’s already a lifelong struggle for actors to master their lines, let alone someone with such little experience – just imagine having to memorise 32 pages worth of complex monologues! “I’ve tried everything, I read the script aloud and even took it with me to the bathtub!” she recalls. “[There was a scene that] had to be done in one take. We’d have to do it all over again if someone made a mistake, thus we put our utmost concentration into it.”

Despite the difficulties, this experience indeed helped her to gain more confidence: “I wouldn’t be afraid even if I were to receive a long script again!” Speaking about her future goals, Mizuhara states that she’d want to “act in a movie that would be able touch the hearts of all the people who watched it”.

We’re certainly looking forward to her performance!

Off-The-Charts

Get Ready With Us Meeting New People

The best tracks to listen to while getting ready for a big night out (yes boys, we’re talking to you too.)

By Johanna Teo

Prom Socialising can be exhausting at times, even for the biggest social butterfly. Work up the energy for an evening of mingling with happinessinducing songs to perk up even the dullest of moods. After all, you’ll never know who you’re gonna meet, so prepare the best version of yourself before facing the world.

Ease any possible nerves about what’s probably your biggest social event to date with an upbeat mix of confidenceboosters. Which calls for friendly assistance from HyunA (and a dash of Nicki Minaj) as you primp to perfection, while visualising how awesome your night will go.

Stand by You

The Night is Still Young (The Pinkprint)

Rachel Platten

Money (Sounds Good Feels Good)

5 Seconds of Summer

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Nicki Minaj

Because I’m the Best (A+)

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HyunA

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A Place Where You May Bump Into Your Ex

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The politically correct way to get your revenge on an ex is to definitely be way happier than you were before. But there’s no harm in looking super gorgeous while you’re at it, especially in a situation where your ex might be present, so help to channel your ‘I’m so much better off without you’ vibes with songs that strongly express the same sentiments.

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Confident (Confident)

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Demi Lovato

Bad Blood (1989) Taylor Swift

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Girls/Boys Night Out Nothing guarantees fun times like heading out with your mates, even though they rarely stick to the original plan. Set the tone for the night with head-bopping tunes that’ll play maddeningly in your mind as you go on your wild adventures about town.

28 Thousand Days Alicia Keys

Take Heart

Postbreakup Outing

It’s your first outing as an official singleton and you might be feeling vulnerable in your newly minted status.

Put on your big girl/boy pants while listening to classic tracks ‘bout self-love and ‘I don’t need nobody’ themed songs to make yourself feel way better about facing the world in your prone-to-a-dramaticbreakdown state.

Better Love (All I Need) Foxes (Feat. Dan Smith)

On My Mind (Delirium) Ellie Goulding

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A Date With Your Crush How do you adequately prep for your long-awaited date when you’ve got mild palm sweat and butterflies in your tummy just thinking about your crush? With difficulty, we’d imagine. Ease your nerves with sweet numbers that’ll help you exude beauty, confidence and overall attractiveness – whatever that means.

Something Better Audien (Feat. Lady Antebellum)

Prisoner (Beauty Behind the Madness) The Weeknd (Feat. Lana Del Rey)

Textbook

We Have A

Prom-blem The top eight infamous #PromFails, plus how to solve them all before the big day.

By Chew Hui Ling

Hair-Raising Horror

#SociallyAwkwardProblems

When you get a fresh hairdo right before prom, but it ends up looking more like a… don’t.

We’ve all been there: going all out for a drastic cut, only to find that you’ve made a huge mistake after spending hours in the salon. But the damage is already done.

When you engage in a pseudoromantic slow dance with your partner and you have no idea what to talk about. It doesn’t even matter if the other party’s a crush, a friend or a complete stranger…

The fix: Chill, it may not be beyond repair.

A little heat styling, some hair spray and glam accessories (psst, check out our DIY head pieces on page 30!) can make your tresses look desirable in an instant. And if all else fails, you can always braid those locks or throw it up into a cute bun.

The fix: It’s rare for the playlist at prom to be all mellow and jazzy unless you’re at a posh venue, but don’t rule out the possibility. Try to get them talk about themselves and manoeuvre the conversation accordingly. But if there’s zero chemistry and the chat stopped after “What’s your name?”, simply make eye contact with a friend across the room and silently ask for SOS.

Expectation vs Reality When you finally muster up enough courage to pop the question in the flashiest way possible – sometimes they go according to plan, but most of the time… they do not. The worst case scenario: he/she rejecting you flat-out in front of everyone.

The fix: Play it cool. What are the chances you’ll end up dating this person anyway? Whatever you do, never air your grievances on social media – you’ll only invite gossip and not support. Plus this socalled ‘promposal’ is getting too weird lately, just ask people out the good ol’ fashioned way!

When the dress you ordered online came in the mailbox and it looked nothing like what you pictured, despite the hefty amount of cash you forked out. And you might have to shell out even more for alterations at the tailor…

The fix: While the most foolproof method is to buy it off the rack, we recommend going the DIY route if you’re short on time. Dig through your closet for hand-me-downs or garments that have yet to seen the daylight. With a bit of creativity, you can refashion these pieces into a brand new outfit! There are tons of cool tutorials from YouTube stars like LaurDIY, Amy Phan and ThreadBanger too.

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Please Say Yes

In The Dumps

Fashion Fiascos

When your date dumps you the day before prom and everyone else already has partners. We won’t judge you if you choose the Reese Witherspoon tactic of having your dad (you read that right) as your backup date, but for those who need more studentfriendly alternatives…

When you fall victim to wardrobe malfunctions like a broken heel, stained dresses, and ripped hems.

An infamous tale we’ve heard is of a prom queen wannabe who stepped on her dress and fell flat on her face as soon as she walks in the door, breaking both her heel and her ankle in the process. Whoops.

The fix:

The fix:

Bribe your friend from another school to come with you. Who knows, this might just be the meeting point for his/her future beau! It’s a win-win for the both of you, and it will be more fun since you don’t have to worry about impressing your partner or them getting bored on the sidelines.

Let’s not forget, prom is all about having fun with your besties!

To avoid the same fate as the poor girl, make sure you have all the necessities you need in your clutch: stain removing pads, fashion tapes, plasters and plenty of safety pins. Pack a pair of rollup ballet flats in your bag in your bag if you must – they’re not as fancy, but you can count on these to get you the through the night in comfort.

“It was a chain of bad luck. I went to sleep feeling psyched, only to wake up with period cramps. Just when I was about to give my date a heads-up for my impending mood swings, he texted me that he fell sick so I had to go stag... But it turned out to be a blast anyway, I made new friends and had just as much fun!”

– Kamille Panlaqui, Business Executive

Picture Perfect

Who’s The Copycat?

When you think you’re ready for all the gorgeous prom pics, but you’re forever caught off guard.

As a result, you end up with a million unflattering photos that you’ll want to burn to the ground.

That, or your friends decide to be funny and photobomb you.

When you encounter the age-old calamity of showing up to prom in the same gown as another and ballroom bloodshed ensues. To make matters worse, your date might just mix you up with the other clone.

Talk about double trouble!

The fix:

While there’s no sure-fire solution for this, you’re welcome to lay claim on your dress beforehand. Snapchat your fitting room adventures, tweet about your style preferences, show off your gown picks on Instagram.

It’s a sneaky way to solicit feedback from your followers while broadcasting to the world that you called dibs on those duds.

What else can we say… embrace the shenanigans! A few years down the road, you’ll look back at these ‘unglam’ snaps and reminisce about the good times. Way more memorable than those flawlessly staged portraits of you and some random dude you haven’t talked to since, don’t you think?

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The fix:

DearKelly Dear readers, I found a copy of The New Paper stuck in my door grill, and I read the note, “This would be of interest to Dear Kelly.” My neighbours know I am Kelly.

I read a very disturbing news item. To say I am very sad would be an understatement.

The newspaper was dated Monday, July 27, 2015. This was what the distraught grandmother shared with the journalist Maureen Koh. She said,

“Talking to you is useless. My daughter is dead.

My granddaughter is dead.”

But she agreed to talk because she said what she shared could help prevent a similar tragedy.

The tragedy began three hours after

her granddaughter got her

‘O’ Level results when the 16-year-old committed suicide.

She scored distinctions in all subjects except for a ‘B’ in English and Math. The teen left a note: “Mum, I am sorry for being a disappointment. I should have done better. Dad I am sorry you won’t be able to walk me down the [church] aisle to give me away.”

I can imagine the anguish this girl felt. Unfortunately, it was misplaced anguish. She should have turned to a counsellor or someone she respected and discussed the situation. Her results would have delighted many students.

Her parents regularly quarrelled over the results of their daughter who was from a top school. The mum pushed the girl to excel; the dad wanted the girl left alone, as he felt very sorry for her. He asked the grandma to speak to his wife who would get angry and ask her mother not to interfere with how she brought up her child. The teen was “upset over the frequent fights”.

The mum challenged her daughter with, “How come so-and-so can do this and you cannot?”

After the funeral, friends kept watch over the mum. A friend said, “She maintained a stoic front and admitted she would have been disappointed with her child’s academic performance.”

The father left the house a month after his daughter’s suicide.

Apparently this broke the mother’s heart. The grandma said, “my daughter killed herself three months later.” The day before she committed suicide, she told her mother, “I shouldn’t have pressurised xiao mei in her studies.”

The grandma lives with the sadness of the double suicide and the fact that her son-in-law buckled under the double suicide and that he is now mentally unstable.

Potential suicide victims –

signs to look out for

• A dead giveaway is the distribution

of personal possessions • Showing little interest in favourite school and

• Feelings of

being a burden guilt and admitting to

• Feelings of shame and letting loved-ones down

family activities

• Withdrawing from family, schoolmates and friend

• Changes in behaviour – eating habits, sleeping habits, withdrawal from people

• An increasing inability

• Deep-seated feeling of hopelessness, depression

to focus and concentrate • Expressing feelings of worthlessness, feeling rejected

• Not taking an interest in one’s

appearance

• No interest in studies and no interest in the future

Note: Take teen talk of suicide seriously

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What can be learnt from this triple tragedy?

1

If your parents have unrealistic

expectations, please speak to a teacher you respect. Parents whose kids had similar results as the girl who killed herself have said to me, “Miss, so sorry my daughter is so stupid”.

The girl who did so well looked so sad. I do not allow this to go unchallenged. I have asked many unrealistic parents how they fared in their ‘O’ Levels. This injects a bit of realism in the situation.

2

If you feel you can’t cope with

unrealistic demands, tell your parents how you feel. They need

to know that you are doing your best.

This comment is addressed to the top 15 per cent of the student body in Singapore.

3

If you feel upset after receiving

your results, and you want to give up or fear disappointing your parent(s), here’s what to do: Go to a relative or family friend and ask this person to accompany you home with your results. A third party might help cool down the situation.

No matter what,

Suicide is not an option.

Look, it is one exam and one set of results. You do NOT need to kill yourself.

4

If, as in this case, your parents

are quarrelling over your academic performance, it is time

to involve a counsellor. Everyone is an individual. No one should be compared to someone else’s kid. Someone needs to set parents straight before another tragedy like this hits the news.

Always here for you.

Do you have a problem you wish to share?

Something to get off your chest?

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.

important When writing to me through mail, state your Full Name, Age, I.C. No.,Telephone No., Gender and Pseudonym. There is no length restriction. Send your letters to: Dear Kelly, Teenage Magazine, 20 Bedok South Road, Singapore 469277 or via email at:

dearkelly@key-editions.com Letters will be treated with the strictest confidence. I cannot respond to requests for personal responses.

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No one wants me, I want to die!

A

s a long time reader, I feel I should write to you instead of suffering in silence. Many times

I have climbed to the top floor of the neighbouring block and looked down.

It would be so easy to end it all. Then

I remember the words you repeat often:

Suicide is not an option.

And I return home, make a hot drink and go to my bedroom. I cry, whack my pillow and kick the carpet in frustration.

Even though I feel like giving up, I try to hang on. I am a 15-year-old guy, I come from a good school and I do well in my lessons even though I am tempted to end it all.

After two years of wanting to commit suicide, I confided in my best buddy who was sympathetic and said when things get bad, I should get permission to sleep over at his home and study together.

He assured me his parents are fond of me since we have been best buds since primary school. Kelly, he said I should “contact you for an unbiased opinion.”

That makes two of us. So here I am with my story.

We were a pretty normal family. We did things together on weekends and dad would take my best buddy and I on camping trips. Both families have gone on weekend trips. The mums chat and make tasty meals, while the two dads, who are buddies, take us guys exploring, fishing and swimming.

Astroscoop

Scorpio

(23 Oct – 21 Nov)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Scorpio

Uh-oh! Trouble seems to be brewing between you and that special someone unless both of you work it out together ASAP – it takes two to tango after all. The road ahead will be challenging but love takes practice and patience. Remember to set aside your jealousy and leave communication lines open, it’ll get better after you talk things out.

(23 Oct – 21 Nov)

Sagittarius

(22 Nov – 21 Dec) You are shouldering too much weight this month, and it’s affecting your productivity and leadership. Take a step back and assess your commitments, learn how to delegate and let some of these things go before you grow weary. Taking a slow walk or practicing yoga can help clear your head.

Alternatively, take a break and breathe in. It helps!

Capricorn

(22 Dec – 19 Jan) You might have some difficult decisions to make this month, but remember – only you can decide what’s best for you. Take control of the situation by remaining disciplined and cool-headed no matter what, and you’ll soon see a smoother path ahead of you. Bear with it for the storm will soon be over!

Aquarius

Pisces

(20 Jan – 18 Feb)

(19 Feb – 20 Mar)

Having a heated argument with someone dear to you has definitely affected your relationship with everyone else, but it isn’t the worst until loneliness kicks in. Make use of your good listening skills to hear them out – after all, it’s better to make peace than to make enemies.

Being understanding has always been your strongest trait, but dealing with people of different personalities can put you in a spot.

Stop compromising your own feelings and start telling people what you think – stick to your guns and your loved ones will value the honesty.

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Aries

Taurus

(21 Mar – 19 Apr)

(20 Apr – 20 May)

New and exciting opportunities are abound for you during the month of November, but don’t let negativity musk the enthusiasm and energy you exude. Stay positive and you will be able to take on any challenges head on. When in doubt, your loved ones will provide you with some muchneeded words of wisdom.

The wheel of good fortune is finally turning in your direction! Your dependability and practicality are particularly useful for the month of November and you’ll finally get to taste the fruits of your labour. Remember that the stress and hardship are only temporary – press on and you will be duly rewarded.

Just think of the long list of things you could relax and enjoy doing after this!

Gemini

(21 May – 20 Jun) Being able to share ideas and adapt to various situations quickly has now opened a door to a great opportunity. Keep your eye on the prize and focus your energy on it before the chance slips away. Don’t forget – when in doubt, passion conquers all so let your talents shine! But do not let pride stand before you and hinder your progress.

Cancer

Leo

(21 Jun – 22 Jul)

(23 Jul – 22 Aug)

The virtuous will find joy while wrongdoers will find grief in their actions – simply put, there is nothing to be afraid of if you have nothing to hide. Seek support from family and close ones as they will be able to help you weather through troubles. Keep a low profile and the truth will present itself in time. After all, great things come to those who wait.

You will find yourself tempted to while your time away, but beware of the consequences. Procrastination will prove to be your downfall this month, so plan your hours wisely and finish up your work. Remember: “A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” You don’t want that to happen to you right?

Virgo

(23 Aug – 22 Sep)

Your hardworking character has allowed you to reach amazing heights in the past month, but don’t forget to let loose once in a while. Ring up a friend who has been missing your company and set up a date to hang out – there is much to catch up on. Be it a trip to the museum or screaming your heads off at Universal Studios Singapore, it’s time to let your hair down!

Libra

(23 Sep – 22 Oct) Love is in the air! For singles who have been waiting for cupid to strike, you’ll be pleased to know that someone special has been plotting some moves as well. Keep an open mind, even if it’s not what you expect – you’ll be surprised at how much you can gain from giving.

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Snaps

Behind The Glitz And Glam Is everything alright down there?

The biggest lesson learned from our prom-themed shoot?

Confetti’s darn difficult to clean up.

Hui Ling the explorer Guess who we found in Singapore Polytechnic?! Kang Gary made a surprise visit for School’s Out by Channel M, and we went along for the ride. #TotallyNotStalking A Garyscented perfume anyone?

Have you met Marshall and his fluffy brother?

I’m never washing my face ever again!

Guess who’s inside...

Teenage Gorgeous You: The Social Challenge!

Doing what we do best – take endless amounts of photos.

Yum! Can’t I dabao this back to Korea?

We had plenty of fun during the Teenage Gorgeous You: The Social Challenge, as you probably can tell.

The best reward: FOOD!

Look who paid us a visit!

Stockist • ALDO, 313@somerset, #02-40/41 • City Chain, 313@somerset, #B2-30 • Charles & Keith, 313@somerset, #02-46/47/48/49 • ECCO, 313@ somerset, #01-22 • Forever 21, 313@somerset, #01-10/11/12/13, #02-16/17/18/19/20/21, #03-16/17/18/19/20/21 • GG<5, 313@somerset, #B2-12/13 • GUESS, 313@somerset, #01-K1 • Mango, 313@somerset, #02-23/24 • Mee Mee Eyecare, 313@somerset, #04-03 • Mitju, 313@ somerset, #03-11/12/13 • New Look, 313@somerset, #B2-34/37 • Ottoman, 313@somerset, #04-04 • Promod, 313@somerset, #B1-20/21/22 • Recoil , 313@somerset, #03-07/08 • Royal Silver, 313@somerset, #B1-38A • Spectacle Hut, 313@somerset, #B1-17/18 • Southaven, 313@ somerset, #03-09/10 • Sony, 313@somerset, #02-28 • TEMT, 313@somerset, #B1-24/29 • Vintage:FB, 313@somerset, #03-37/38 • ZARA, 313@somerset, #B1-01/02/03/04/05, #01-01/02/03/04/05, #02-01/02/03/04/05 • Tangs, 310 Orchard Road • Robinsons Orchard, 260 Orchard Road • Prettyfit, 435 Orchard Road #B1-30/31

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