Now you too can look like Chompoo. Here’s how.

Lay the basics with L’Oreal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation SPF16PA ++, which comes in 6 shades specifically designed for Asian skin tones. The lightweight texture makes it easy to apply and it creates a natural look and flawless skin.

Next apply L’Oreal Paris True Match SuperBlendable Concealer, a lightweight cream concealer that comes with brush applicator. It conceals blemishes, imperfections and uneven skin tones.

Perfect brows can be achieved in 3 simple steps with L’Oreal Paris Brow Artist Designer Pro, 3in1 eyebrow pencil. First define the brow shape with pencil, then give the brow natural intensity with the powder brow sponge and finally texturise brow shape with a soft brush.

Use gentle strokes of L’Oreal Paris Miss Manga Mascara to add loads of volume to upper and lower lashes alike.

Complete the look with L’Oreal Paris Rouge Magique shade 933 Cashmere Delicat, a reddish brown comfort matte lipstick with intense colour and pigments that will not leave the lips dry and flaky.

The “Mysterious Magique” makeup is available and all good supermarkets, hypermarkets and L’Oreal counters at leading department store.

For more information, news and activity visit Facebook.com/lorealparisthailand

Back on the French Riviera to represent L’Oreal Paris at the event, she arrived for the screening of the opening film “Ismael’s Ghosts” (“Les Fantomes d’Ismael”) in a stunning white gown by Ralph and Russo complete with matching fulllength feather cape, her baby bump very much in evidence. Her outfit was set off by pieces from Chopard’s Precious Couture collection, including a white diamond necklace and earrings featuring the Palme d’Or motif in pink gold, the symbol of the film festival.

Chompoo was professionally made up by the brand’s global make up artist, Charlotte Willer with hair stylist Stephane Lancien creating her do for the night

Chompoo will walk on the red carpet again today (May 18) and on May 20 and 21. Fans can follow her Live feed around 11pm. (6pm French time) at Facebook.com//lorealparisthailand, Facebook L’Officiel Thailand Facebook.com/lofficielthailand and Instagram: lofficielthailand.

Italian high-end knitwear brand Missoni now has its very own store in Thailand and celebrated its opening last week with a party hosted by third-generation member of the Missoni family and board member Giacomo that was attended by local celebrities, socialites and the press.

Set up in a small workshop in the basement of Ottavio and Rosita Missoni’s home in Gallarate in 1953, the business has grown into one of the most prominent fashion houses in the world with its distinctive, free-spirited style.

Today Missoni’s glamorous style is instantly recognisable by its zigzag patterns and signature crochet knitwear, as the brand continues to create fabric sensations. Angela Missoni took over at the helm in 1997 and as creative director is committed to infusing the family’s brand with new energy and communicating trends and ideas. Her brother Luca is the artistic director of the Missoni Archive, which he is developing into a project to promote the company’s artistic and fashion heritage.

The new store in Bangkok is spread over 140 square metres on the first floor of the Luxe gallerie at Central Chidlom. It features both women’s and beachwear collections, complemented by a wide selection of accessories in an elegant symmetry of clothing and furnishing arrangements. The interior interprets Missoni’s heritage by playing with the tones and textures of different materials.

The new boutique is showcasing the brand’s summer 2017 collection Purity, which is characterised by an informal and relaxed elegance and exemplified in tank dresses that adhere to the body. Overlays of ribbed headbands, sarong scarves and petite cardigans tied at the waist define the silhouette.

There are deep v-necks, pieces with tromp-l’oeil effects, and lines that caress the body. Micro dresses, bathing suits and bikinis with micro tops and high-cut bottoms are fashioned from lightweight space-dye knitwear. Dazzling gold lame accentuates the spectacular nature and sensuality of the each individual piece, transforming them into precious jewelled objects.

The soft versatility of Missoni knitwear plays a principle part in the collection; ever more refined and exclusive due to its unique and innovative knitting techniques. Textures are shaved, perforated, raised, elaborated, compacted and weightless. Irregular colour blocking is mixed with malachite or tiger stripes. Embroidered lace-knits and space-dye meshes are enhanced by brilliantly intense contrasts of yellow, turquoise, coral, sand, white and black. New tones, stitches and compositions are superimposed to create differing lights and weights, creating aesthetically rich variations.

Knitwear plays on geometric forms while imitating the markings of solid stone and the natural surface erosion of rocks and pebbles.

Large, colourfully-lacquered disk earrings and talismanic bijoux inspired by exotic masks add a playful look that is completed by babouche slippers made from knitted patchworks and space-dyes, in foiled leather or decorated intarsia designs in a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours.

The Spring 2017 collection is also presented through the much-loved iconic Missoni patterns. Stripes, squares and zigzags exist by side, superimposing themselves in an endless interlacing of horizontal bands, vertical ribs and twisted constructions.

Contrasting space-dyes and solid colours flow through lacework and netting, fringing and towel stitching in combinations of classic eyelet-stitch, nut-pattern motifs and patchwork-insert details.

A variety of outfits for both day and evening are illuminated by intense tones and shimmering lurex reflections, evoking iridescent holograms in a radiant spectrum of colour.

Accessories include wide knitted belts with resin buckles, extra-long ribbon scarves and knitted sneakers and sandals with criss-crossing double straps.

Even the most vigilant among us can end up with a few unfamiliar sunspots or discoloration. Uneven skin tone occurs because frequent and prolonged exposure to sunlight causes the skin to produce more melanin, which is our skin’s defensive against the sun. The more melanin is produced, the darker your skin will become. Skin discoloration might sound harmless but it can add years to your face.

Now that the rains have started, it’s time to think about repairing the damage and enjoying some well-earned pampering.

Bleaching cream, chemical peel, lightening agent injection and lasers can do much to minimise or lighten the appearance of blotchy skin. The good news for those who are seeking a gentler and more wallet-friendly approach to the problem is the totally non-invasive cooling treatment known as the Ice Brightening Programme. The procedure involves no lasers but cool mesoporation combined with light therapy. The Ice Brightening Programme is a needle–free injector that uses safe pulses of electricity to create temporary pores that allow for vitamins and lightening agents to be transferred directly and deeply into the inner skin. The technique increases the absorption of vitamins and drugs, leaves no swelling or bruising, and is pain-free. The vitamins and drugs will also inhibit the enzyme tyrosinase, which is responsible for converting tyrosine into melanin, hence less melanin is produced. This process helps fade the dark spots and brightens skin tone.

The device is also equipped with a cooling treatment hand piece that’s applied to the skin to soothe it. The cooling system helps maintain and stabilise vitamin quality, thus enhancing the efficiency of the lightening effect. At the same time, the device delivers a specific wavelength of light to target the melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin, eventually stopping them from creating excessive pigments and bringing a youthful glow to the face.

To achieve a significantly more even skin tone, a series of treatments – twice a week for about a month – is advised. To maintain a radiant complexion, daily use of sunscreen is recommended to protect skin when you go out in the sun, especially between 11am and 3pm.

Satinbacked linen is sophisticated and naturally raw while contrasting front and back panels on tops and dresses add an element of surprise. DVF’s woman is at once provocative yet playful, intentional yet impulsive.

Textures add depth to expressive surface prints and screenprinted paillettes, handbeading and jacquards bring a new dimension to the clothes. Separates become increasingly prominent with flared and stovepipe pants, woven polo shirts and pencil skirts that skim the knee suggesting a true indie spirit.

Lightness and transparency prevail. Delicate webbed lace dresses in dusky pastels and gauzy, airy knitwear in vibrant hues are resoundingly feminine. Easy layering implies a sense of eccentricity, freedom and confidence. Crisp, floralprinted cotton poplin and gingham signal an optimistic summer.

The collection is now available at the Diane von Furstenberg shops at Central Chidlom, Paragon Department Store and the EmQuartier.

The event, which will be open from 10am to 5pm, will see special discounts of 70 per cent across all premium product categories including clothing for men, women and kids, bags, shoes, scarves and fashion accessories, as well as fabrics and home furnishings.

Shoppers will also find a wide selection of farm products, organic fruits and vegetables from Jim Thompson farm alongside quality processed products including products made from mulberry leaf and fruit, processed bananas, as well as honey from longan nectar. For convenience, Jim Thompson shuttle buses will run between Exit 1 of BTS Bangna Station to the event hall.

Find out more by calling (02) 762 2600 or visit http://www.JimThompson.com.

The tiedyed material was created using traditional techniques to resemble a bolt of lightning. Each piece is handsewn and the bleeding of colours is achieved by degrees of dye penetration.

The Baked Stretch series, conceived from the image of a rainbow in the sky, uses seven coloured plates to express rich and rhythmical hues. The fabric shrinks and stretches each time the wearer moves, promoting waves of happiness around her. Steaming and stretching with a dynamic form that employs doublelayered frames makes the fabric half the usual thickness and this light, soft textile then produces outstanding colours.

The yarndyed series featuring a variety of stripes is woven using the natural fibres of linen and wool, as well as polyester. The distinctive texture, with a rough, uneven surface, creates a simple yet modern image. Some items can be arranged in two different ways.

Check out the Issey Miyake PreAutumn collection at Siam Discovery.

The new wellbeing packages offer healthy meals, healthy drinks and a stress-reducing, 60-minute massage. Suan Bua, the hotel’s Thai restaurant, features grilled tofu in tamarind sauce and the Vietnamese outlet Le Danang has a grilled salmon with herb sauce and Vietnamese dumplings. Hagi Japanese restaurant adds a mixed green and seaweed salad with ponzu dressing in each of its sets. The drink options feature such healthy ingredients as apple, lemon, dragon fruit and carrots.

The total-immersion package is available from now until July 31. Prices start at Bt 1,765 net for the Vietnamese set menu plus a 60-minute royal foot massage, Bt1,825 net for a traditional Thai set menu plus a 60-minute Thai massage and Bt2,000 net for Japanese set menu plus a selection of oil body massages, also lasting an hour.

Book a place at (02) 541 1234 extension 4151 or e-mail fb_office@chr.co.th.

. The device , known as the Handy, is provided to every villa to keep guests connected, informed and entertained 24 hours a day, both while relaxing at the resort as well as when they are out and about exploring the sights of Hua Hin.

“The handy smartphone started as a bold idea to solve a travel problem but is now completely reshaping the tourism landscape,” says Terence Kwok, founder and CEO of Tink Labs. “The Handy, with its free mobile connectivity and indispensable city guide, is now the must-have amenity for all international travellers.”

The Handy device comes with unlimited 3G data connectivity and a WiFi tethering capability to other mobile devices, such as laptops and tablets, and also has pre-installed popular social media apps like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. It offers unlimited local and international calls to Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

“Handy’s partnership with V Villas Hua Hin, MGallery by Sofitel marks a tremendous leap forward in establishing our global presence and is testament to the importance of complete mobile connectivity in today’s tourism,” Kwok adds. “Our services will be an extremely valuable asset for expanding the hospitality footprint of V Villas Hua Hin.”

Guests can ensure that the browsing history of their handy, all personal information as well as any additional apps will be removed when the device is reset upon check-out.

The idea is to encourage business travellers to experience their off-work hours – the “5 to 9” – with as much vigour as they invest in their “9 to 5”. On the Global Day of Discovery, the spotlight shines on hidden gems around the globe that give neighbourhoods their soul, from underground art scenes to fantastic local cuisine.

In Thailand visiting businesspeople might get out and see some muay thai boxing, which is steeped in culture as well as myths. The Renaissance Bangkok will host “The Epic Journey of Muay Thai”, a live performance chronicling the sport’s rich history, and other activities allowing guests to discover mesmerising Thai culture.

The hotel will create a locally inspired immersive boxing event – with more glamour and less turbulence – complete with an imaginative play.

For the full line-up of activities, visit http://www.RenHotels.com/events.