Stylist Moushumi Khara’s weekends include a family day and her six-step skincare routine

Who: Personal and interior stylist Moushumi Khara, who is in her 40s, is the founder of Singapore-based styling consultancy The Lifestyle Editor. Originally from India, she has lived and worked in cities including New York and Hong Kong.

She works with women to build wardrobes aligned with their lifestyle and identity, offering personal shopping and complete style transformations. She is part of Paragon mall’s personal styling programme in Singapore, which offers sessions for shoppers.

She is married to banker Tejas Khara, who is in his 40s, and they have a 14-year-old daughter.

“My perfect weekend is one that feels full, but never rushed. It’s about connection, creativity and having the time to be present.

I wake up around 9am and start my day with a cup of French Earl Grey from TWG Tea – sitting out on my porch with my poodle Chewie, listening to the birds and easing into the day.

It is my quiet time and I have my Kindle with me. I’m reading Atomic Habits (2018) by American author James Clear and The Look (2025) by former United States first lady Michelle Obama on her style journey.

I try to get in a workout, focusing on resistance and weight training – knowing that Saturday evenings tend to be more indulgent, as they are almost always reserved for friends or a date night.

My husband and I unwind with a glass of wine, listening to a mix of Turkish and Afro house music before getting ready to head out for dinner.

We love exploring Singapore’s dining scene. It is less about where we go and more about the experience – good food, good energy and long conversations.

I also like to plan our meals for the week on Sunday mornings. I go through my collection of 30 cookbooks, think about what everyone would enjoy and get creative with the menu. My go-to cookbooks these days are Plenty More (2014) and Simple (2018), both by Israeli-British chef Yotam Ottolenghi; and The Pasta Queen: A Just Gorgeous Cookbook (2022) by Italy-born chef Nadia Caterina Munno.

I love experimenting, planning multiple dishes, plating them thoughtfully and creating a beautiful table setting. It is my way of bringing my family together and my love language.

Sundays are reserved for family. It is when I get uninterrupted time with my daughter. We often head to the Swiss Club Singapore, spend time at Robertson Quay or go to Dempsey, where we dine at Jiu Zhuang, which has a moody vibe and great Chinese food.

In the evenings, we take Chewie out for a long walk as a family or stay in and watch something on Netflix. I am watching Gossip Girl (2007 to 2012) with my daughter and Nobody Wants This (2024 to present) with my husband.

Sunday dinners are always home-cooked – something simple and comforting, like curry with warm prata or rice, or miso soup with sushi. These are meals that bring everyone to the table.

We sit together on Sunday nights for dinner, catching up on the week that has passed and talking about what lies ahead.

Then I move into my final ritual of the weekend: my non-negotiable six-step skincare routine. I finish with a Cica barrier cream from La Roche-Posay and peppermint tea, often while catching up with family overseas.

I am a creature of habit and these routines ground me and give me a strong sense of purpose. I am an active person, so having a weekend that allows me to move, create and slow down feels incredibly fulfilling.”