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Michelle Varinata

Singapore
As seen in: Galore, E! News, VICE, PAPER Magazine, Her Campus, Flaunt, The 405, Harper's Bazaar Singapore, Her World, The Los Angeles Loyolan, ELLE Singapore and
Covers:  Fashion, art, pop culture, music, movies, photography, health, beauty, celebrities
Doesn't Cover: Education, politics, science, crime, sexual health, book reviews, religion, global news
SHE-O of soengsignature.com and Jill of all trades.

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Michelle Varinata’s Biography

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Third culture kid born in Indonesia and raised in Singapore. World class traveler who has lived in four cities: Jakarta, Singapore, Los Angeles and NYC. Will travel for fashion, concerts and art exhibits.

Written for: E! Online Asia, Harper's BAZAAR Singapore, PAPER, Galore, The 405, Her World Plus and Milk.xyz

I run my own blog called Lapis and Layers, where I feature interviews, beauty reviews, fashion tips and travel guides.

Michelle Varinata’s Journalist Portfolio

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Real Men Talk: What Should A Man Wear On A First Date?

Real Men Talk: What Should A Man Wear On A First Date?

Let's get real: how many times has any article from a women's publication talked about what men should wear o…

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Fabulous Fashion Forward '90s TV Shows That Started All Of Your Favourite Trends On Instagram

Fabulous Fashion Forward '90s TV Shows That Started All Of Your Favourite Trends On Instagram

Long before celebrity stylists, fashion influencers, actresses, models and costume designers became style ico…

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Where To Wine And Dine Like A Crazy Rich Asian in Singapore

Where To Wine And Dine Like A Crazy Rich Asian in Singapore

Crazy Rich Asians is a work of fiction, but you can live like the characters in real life. In spite of having…

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The Most Iconic Celebrity Birkin Moments Ever

The Most Iconic Celebrity Birkin Moments Ever

A Birkin is not just another leather bag made by Hermès. It is the world's most popular accessory with a ridi…

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The 7 Under The Radar British Designers You Need To Know Now

The 7 Under The Radar British Designers You Need To Know Now

Backed by celebrity support and Instagram followers, these 7 British designers are ready to break the interne…

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Mae Muller Is Just Getting Started

Mae Muller Is Just Getting Started

The British pop singer on her debut EP "After Hours" and finding inspiration.

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Articles

How TikTok made Diesel cool again

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By Michelle Varinata
| Her World Verified
Racks and rows of jeans in every wash and style stood in front of me as I walked in at Diesel’s flagship store in Milan. It was nearly closing time, but I decided to pop in anyway. My blood sugar rose as I felt the adrenaline flowing through my veins as I sauntered over to the rack.
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Read this if you're a virgin using a vibrator for the first time

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By Michelle Varinata, Cheryl Chan Verified
| Her World Verified
After two years of Zoom-based dates and app-swiping, it feels just right to go out and meet people again. While going out for hot hook ups and in-person dates screamed stranger danger at the height of the pandemic, staying at home was the safest option. Rather than risk our health, having some alone time with a vibrating tool in hand became de rigeur. Case in point, sex toy sales jumped during Phase 2 Heightened Alert in November 2021.
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These Are The Most Iconic Celebrity Birkin Moments Ever

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By Michelle Varinata, Shermin Ng Verified
| Her World Verified
A Birkin is not just another leather bag made byHermès. It is the world’s most popular accessory with a ridiculously long waiting list and high price tag. It’s often referenced and quoted in many TV shows and movies (e.g. Sex and the City; Gilmore Girls). No matter where you buy it (whether it be the Hermès store or an auction), you need to get prepared to max out your credit card (that’s if you can even get one at retail in the first place).
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Being a staff writer at The Loyolan.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Not much!

How is social media changing news?

It aggragates news, brings in less creativity and at the same time, it helps to generate new content.