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What is a TaiTai 太太? noun   1. A term used in Chinese circles for supreme wife (implying situation where a man is wealthy enough to have several "wives") but no longer strictly interpreted. Term now applies to citizens of the world with an Asian viewpoint who have bounds of time and money. A TaiTai 太太 is a privileged lady of means.  2. Supreme of the Supreme is its literal translation. The term implies respect. Real TaiTai's 太太 meet the following criteria 1. A tremendous amount of leisure time 2. Lots of money to spend. A TaiTai 太太 travels a lot 3. Concerned about status, social standing, and owning the 'latest in anything" that is remotely hot (ie: Pashminas. Fendi Baguette Bag,....) God Forbid a TaiTai 太太 be seen with last year's style! 4. Keenly interested ih beauty upkeep (Pedicures / manicures/ facials/ slimming treatments) Will stop at nothing to eradicate the tiniest sign of ageing. 5. Often associated with do-good charity...

Monday September 17, 2012 Fashion not only the domain of the young BUT THEN AGAIN By MARY SCHNEIDER star2@thestar.com.my Who says fashion is the exclusive domain of the young? MY mum wears my T-shirts,” said a teenager during a call to a local radio station. “She’s 50. That shouldn’t be allowed.” “I recently saw another woman about the same age wearing a pair of tight shorts and high heels,” responded the deejay, who was inviting callers to talk about the issue. “That shouldn’t be allowed either.” Had I not been driving at the time, I might have phoned the radio station and asked them what all the fuss was about. Living in a world that is facing global warming, starvation, human rights violations, land degradation and racial tensions, surely there are more important things to worry about than the clothes that the over-fifties are wearing. My choice: A woman should have the freedom to wear whatever she wants, no matter what her age. As I continued to listen, I realised that ...

The Lady 2011 In every lifetime will live amongst us icons who will only be appreciated after their demise. A lady still in flesh and blood who fits this icon in present life who is fondly referred to as the female Mandela and Steel Orchid is the 'The Lady' depicted in this film. The movie does not offer anything more than what we already know about Aung San Suu Kyi and her quest for democracy for Burma. It explores more of the relationship between her and her husband as well as her two boys. A family portrait, with Aung San Suu Kyi (in white)  as a toddler, taken in 1947 shortly  before  her father's assassination. In 1947, her father is General Aung San is assassinated in Rangoon. Fast forward Suu Kyi returns home to see her stroke inflicted mother and is drawn into the politics of the day. One thing leads to another and she is under house arrest and the family (the husband and sons) are separated for years. It shows the passion and support exhibited by t...