Indholdsfortegnelse for March 2017 i Cosmopolitan India

Ah, technology, you delight me. Whenever I read about a new invention, I feel a surge of excitement. There’s news of a house that walks so you can literally just lie in bed and get to work, a watermill that turns air into fresh drinking water, and a robot that fuels itself by stalking and eating insects (so, so creepy). But perhaps one of the most impactful consumer inventions of the 21st century is the smartphone. And social media. Before there was Facebook or Instagram, how did we ever let a thousand people know the contents of our breakfast (and what did we even do while waiting for an unpunctual friend or sitting through a dull meeting?) The miracle of social media means we can now stay in touch whenever-wherever,…

THE EXPRESSIONIST Aanchal Sukhija, Delhi Style Blog “Jewellery, to me, is a form of self expression. And since it’s difficult to find pieces that resonate with your own individual spirit, I started creating recycled jewellery that make mundane magnificent. I prefer statement pieces, created with everyday objects that land up in the trash, and tell a story. I like to mix ’n‘ match stuff to create my own, individual style niche... And the more eccentric it is, the better!” THE GIRLY GIRL Anushka Moore, Mascara Every Saturday “I’m a necklace girl all the way. Be it chunky or dainty, necklaces are the most feminine form of accessory. Plus, they make it look like you’ve made an effort, even on a day you’ve just rolled out of…

HRITHIK ROSHAN @hrithikroshan A fairly new entrant in his life, Hrithik says Zane (a golden retriever), completes his family. Adored by both his sons, Hrithik loves cuddling with Zane, and calls him his ‘hug buddy’. ARJUN RAMPAL @rampal72 Arjun loves dogs and has two—Gangsta (seen here) and Muscles. Along with spending QT with them, Arjun also throws grand parties for them (could we score an invite, please?) ROHIT KHANDELWAL @rohit_khandelwal77 Mr World 2016’s Insta feed is totally pooch-friendly, with pictures of his furry li’l friends, but not his own! Rohit says he can’t keep a pet because of his hectic schedule, but that doesn’t stop him from hanging out with street dogs 2017 and friends’ pets. PRATEIK BABBAR @_prat Prateik’s Insta feed is full of adorable pictures and videos of…

ALMOND MERINGUE (Served with crushed berries) “Made with egg whites and berries (which are super healthy and high-protein) this gluten-free and super-light recipe is perfect for dieting dessert-addicts! Just heat some powdered sugar and add it to three egg whites (with almond extract added) as you whisk them into glossy peaks. Let them cool and serve on a bed of berries, sprinkled with almond flakes to garnish.” Plimsolls, Versace, 1,95,550; Padlock studded leather shoulder bag, Gucci, price on request BERRY SMOOTHIES “Smoothies—healthy. Berries—healthy. How can you not combine the two? My recipe includes frozen berries, frozen bananas, some milk, yogurt and, my secret ingredient—oats. You just blend them together and serve them as I have—in bowls, which I think is much more fun. Berries are nutritious and full of…

1,Colorbar Matte Touch Lipstick in Orange Touch, 499 2. L’Oréal Paris Color Riche Gold Obsession Lipstick in Coral Gold, 1,025 3. Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick in Mandarin, 1,650 4. Revlon Super Lustrous Matte Lipstick in Fiery Sunset, 599 5. Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lip Flush Just Bitten Lipstick in OR01 Sunset Sorbet , 500 6. Metallic leather sandals, Gucci, price on request…

Dr Des Fernandes, Founder and Scientific Director of Environ Skin Care, describes Vitamin A as “as fundamental to healthy skin as oxygen is to ensure life”—and he’s spot-on. Vitamin A plays a vital role in the health of your skin and body, and is a powerful antioxidant. There’s no skin-transforming magic potion that’ll instantly banish all skincare woes—but retinol as a skin-rejuvenating treatment is a good place to start. VITAMIN A vs RETINOL: HOW DO THEY DIFFER? They don’t—they’re the same thing. Retinol is a scientific term for Vitamin A. WHY VITAMIN A? 1. It Encourages Skin-Cell Formation: Research proves that retinol can assist in the natural renewal or turnover of skin cells, making it an effective (and affordable) treatment for ageing or sun damaged skin. Either incorporate Vitamin A-dense…

YOU’RE LESS TURNED ON Even though alcohol ups self-reported arousal in women, your body tells a different story. Research shows that intoxication impedes “vaginal pulse amplitude”, a measure of blood flow that’s linked to how sexcited you are. IT’S HARDER TO ORGASM Because they require high levels of focus and arousal, Os can already be tricky for women. But booze interferes with both concentration and libido—and makes you less sensitive to physical touch—which can further delay climaxes. YOU MAY TAKE MORE RISKS When you’re drunk, you’re more likely to engage in potentially hazardous behaviours and less likely to pay attention to any anxiety you’re feeling. The combo of the two could prompt you to do things you may not have felt comfortable doing sober and can lead to a night…

1 IF YOUR DATING GRIPE IS: ‘Can we stop with the creepy opening lines?’ Try BUMBLE THE GIST Swipe right, match, and you, the woman, need to send him a message within 24 hours—and then he can continue the convo. THE GUYS A good mix of professionals, men with bikes and marathoners. EXCLUSIVITY Low. Anyone on Facebook can join. PRICE Free, with an in-app purchase option for things such as seeing who swiped right on you and rematching with expired connections. 2 IF YOUR DATING GRIPE IS: ‘I want to meet the guy next door. Literally next door. I’m super-lazy…’ Try SINGLES AROUND ME THE GIST Popular among city dwellers, it operates on a proximity basis, so you can see potential matches based on your location,…

@glossier Followers 413.1k Want it, need it, NOW Glossier Phase 1 skincare set: jelly cleanser, moisturiser, ‘Balm Dotcom, and skin tint-game face, sorted. @itsinyourdreams Followers 27.4k Want it, need it, NOW Chunky glitter: grown-up face gems and stick-on stars never looked quite so cool. @unicornlashesuk Followers 149.5k Want it, need it, NOW The ‘Naked’ Collection lashes. The transparent band means they’re practically invisible on the eye — genius! @kyliecosmetics Followers 12m Want it, need it, NOW The Lip Kit: usually sells out within 10 minutes of going on sale. Keep an eagle eye on the feed. @jeffreestarcosmetics Followers 2.8m Want it, need it, NOW Velour Liquid Lipstick: giving the Kylie Jenner Lip Kit (above) a run for its money.…

1. You’ve won an incredible trip to a secluded island. Only thing is, the vacation is just for one. You in? a. File that under ‘No’. I’ can’t just jetset away. What about my cat?!’ b. ‘Yes! I’ll bring an Allegra, update all my vaccinations, and carry a flare gun just in case...’ c. ‘ Duh. Can I be dropped atop a cliff to parachute to my pad? Please, say yes.’ 2. It’s BFF’s office your party, and you’re unsure of the dress code. What do you wear? a. A conservative pantsuit and loafers. I don’t want to embarrass my girl by overdressing. b. A cocktail dress with a blazer. I can always take it off when people go Gangnam Style. c. A sequinned gown with a ’Yoncé ponytail. My…

Q Brown lipsticks are huge. How can I wear one without looking dull (or dated)? A: No two browns are created equal, so find a shade that looks good on you. If you’re new to this colour fam, pick one with undertones of pink—rosy-brown flatters all tones. While chocolate and caramels may be intimidating, you can work these shades in ombré lips—use nude lipstick as a base, and line the insides with a dark brown. Now, let’s tackle dullness—to counter the flatness that can come with brown lips, use a brightening foundation, and don’t forget to play up your eyes. Q I have no time for gel manis... How can I fake salon-like nails that last? A: We hear ya, girl! But don’t fret, as the high-tech new world of…

ON THE COVER H&M— Select Citywalk, Saket, New Delhi. Nishka Lulla— www.perniaspopupshop.com. Cartier— DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. FASHION Accessorize— Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. Adidas Originals— www.jabong.com. Akaaro— F 344/2, Lado Sarai, New Delhi. AM.IT by Amit Aggarwal— D-1/A, 9, Jyoti Nagar West, Shahdara, New Delhi. Ashish N Soni— DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. ASOS— www.asos.com. Balenciaga— Le Mill, 2, Meherabad Apartments, Warden Road, Near St. Stephens Church, Breach Candy, Mumbai. Call It Spring— DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. Christian Louboutin— DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. Christian Dior— DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. Charles & Keith— DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. CUE by Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna— www.rohit-rahul.com. Clarks— DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. Deepa Gurnani— www.deepagurnani.com. Divya Gupta— F-316,…

If you look up meditation on Instagram, more than 8.5 million posts pop up, giving tough competition to viral trends like #contouring or #lipstickmountain. In fact, there’s new research rolling out almost every day highlighting the benefits of this brand of thought control—it reduces stress, helps you concentrate, slows down ageing, leads to a better sex life, makes you happier... the list is long! Celebrities like Madonna, Katy Perry, Nicole Kidman, Lady Gaga, among hundreds of others are fans of this yogic practice, while Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Bipasha Basu, and Tara Sharma, who’ve been vocal about how yoga and meditation have helped them immensely, make a strong case for it closer home. Malini Ramani, designer, who started practicing kundalini yoga (that involves a lot of meditation), two years ago, says,…

ANVIKA RAGHAV, 22 “Stripes are major right now, and my fave version of them is an oldie (but a goodie)—straight-up black and white!” SAMIDHA SINGH, 24 “I’m quite blatantly an advert for denim-on-denim—paired with a pop colour, it’s a classic that never goes out of style!” AANCHAL RAI, 20 “My closet is full of earthy tones—mustards, off-whites, olive greens, you catch my drift. Wearing pink socks is actually me mixing things up!” NEFERTARI JOSHI, 16 “I own so much of this colour, my friends think my life is just one big goth phase. But what can I say? Black is just always going to be the new black!” BRENDA PARTE, 20 “I tend to veer towards quirky with how I dress—but I still like to stay on-trend (hence the T-shirt…

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Take this quiz to see if you have a healthy relationship with alcohol and sex. That hot guy on your app asks you out. You’re hoping he takes you: a. To that adorable new coffee shop. b. To the movies. A great plot, some popcorn, and a dark hall FTW! c. To a dimly lit bar where I can down vodka sodas. When was the last time that you had totally sober sex with someone new? a. The last time I had sex. b. Before I started using Tinder. c. I honestly can’t remember. Work ran late, and you’re meeting a date in half an hour. You’re: a. Running around my apartment, doing hair and make-up. b. Heading straight to the bar so that I’ll already be sipping my first…

A few years ago, TMI on Facebook meant you saw too many pics of someone’s avocado toast. If only! Now your news feed is rife with emotional landmines, big and small; mass shootings, SCOTUS rulings, and envy-inducing promotion announcements. “New norms have arisen about weighing in. People may feel like they’re missing out if they stay quiet,” says Susan Krauss Whitbourne, PhD, author of The Search For Fulfillment. Yet, the more time millennials spend on social media, a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study has found, the more likely they are to be depressed. Sad. Deleting all your accounts is probably not an option, so use these hacks to keep Snapping and double-tapping and not feel like cr*p afterwards. 1. Use Fewer Platforms Jumping between Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest,…

Reebok Hero Racer Bra 2.0 This bra has a traditional front, an interesting back, and the spacer mesh element to it gives you perfect lift and support—plus, it’s so beautifully seamless, it doubles as a T-shirt bra! Reebok Hero High Impact Bra What you’ll love about this bra is that it isn’t just functional, it’s so sexy you can wear it like a crop top. The power-mesh front and racer-back give you crazy support for when you’re sweating it out on the treadmill (and its super-cool Speedwick technology keeps your body cool when you’re doing it). Reebok Cardio Padded Strappy Sports Bra Not only is this bra so sexy you’ll want to work out all day just to be in it, the straps are functional too‚ giving you extra chest…

“I once Tweeted at this British comedy icon that I absolutely love, and he favourited my Tweet! I was so over the moon about it, I told all my friends, and asked them to go to my Twitter profile and see. They checked it out, and he had Un-Favourited it. He must’ve done it by accident in the first place. Most depressing social media experience of my life, bar none.” —SANCHITA C., 25 “I was once so desperate for a job that I wrote a bunch of mass e-mails to people from a certain publishing house, by just reading the masthead of all its magazines, and writing to thatperson’sname@publishinghouse. com . Could’ve been worse—it landed me an internship!” —MITALI K., 22 “I’m on Instagram with…

GIGI HADIDI @itsgigihadid Backstage videos, sexy selfies, funny filters, fam photos...Gigi makes sure her fans know exactly what’s happening in her world Right. This. Minute! KENDALL JENNER @kenjen Ken’s Snapchat brings out her cool side—read lots of cray stuff with her sisters and BFFs. Bonus moments: catching her experiment with that mouse filter! PARINEETI CHOPRA @chopraparineeti A newbie on the app, Parineet’s already got the formula bang-on—she experiments with filters, posts many selfies and shares BTS action from her all her shoots! KIM KARDASHIAN @kimkardashian Offering an exclusive glimpse into her crazy life, you’ll see plenty of Kim’s famous assets, with Kanye and her kids playing cameo every once in a while. RIHANNA @rihanna Who doesn’t want to know what’s up with Ri-Ri? Be it a GNO or recording a…

THE FRENCH EVOLUTION Haute couturiers Lecoanet Hemant are literally putting out their life’s work for all the world to see! The brand, that ceased to operate in Paris to transfer focus solely to India in the year 2000, is exhibiting 30-40 curated pieces, all the way from their work in Paris (from 1994-2000) to their creations to date. That’s a memory lane well worth the exercise. GIGI 2.0 Taking the TommyXGigi partnership to the next level, supermodel Gigi Hadid has co-designed a brand-spankin‘-new capsule collection for Spring 2017. The new line is an homage to beachy, vintage Americana (very retro surf-and-sand), and features sportswear, footwear as well as watches and sunglasses. The wicked-cool campaign is so worth checking out too—think Santa Monica beaches, styled by Karl Templer and shot by…

FIRE FADE When you need a look that smoulders, line your lips with a red-hot pencil, then dab a bright orange lipstick in the centre. Firmly press your lips together to blend into an ombré. ALL THAT GLITTERS A little sparkle lights up any room. Swipe on a pinkish-brown liquid lipstick, then press on craft glitter. Clean up stray flecks with Scotch tape. DOUBLE TAKE Your night’s about to get twice as fun. Grab two lipsticks in the same colour family (here: a fuchsia and neon pink), and swipe one on each lip. MOUTH MOVES Perfect your pout with tips straight from the social media stars who started the lip-art craze. Johannah Adams@beyou.byjoh Her must-haves for newbies: “Matte liquid lipsticks. They set very quickly, so you can layer and work…

WICKED HAIR IS NOW INSTA-COOL From stencil art hair to hidden rainbow streaks, glow-in-the-dark mane to hair rings, Instagram is where it’s all at. Nobody’s looking at the runways anymore for new-season hair inspo—hairstylists everywhere are letting their imagination fly and coming up with bizarre-yet-awesome new hair trends. Looks like bat-sh*t crazy just became the new cool. CORRECT AND CONCEAL Struggling to find the right shade of foundation? Step this side, please! Sephora has just added Becca, a Canadian make-up brand that specialises in complexion and colour care, to its ensemble cast. The brand believes in enhancing one’s complexion and not masking it, which is why their curated line will include a range of primers, concealers, foundations, and highlighters that amplify your real beauty. SKIN FOOD Just like your body,…

“FOR MOST OF MY 20s, my date-night ritual was always the same: a glass of wine balanced on the edge of the sink while I was doing my make-up. It’s what plenty of single women do—and who can blame us for wanting a little liquid courage when the dating world can feel like The Hunger Games, with hundreds of amazing women all competing for the same few men. For me, suggesting a coffee date instead of a drink never felt like a viable—or cool—option. Sadly, I was partly right. A 2014 study of 1.5 million interactions between online daters found that women who report they drink ‘often’ were 13 percent more likely to be contacted by guys. And even if the date was awful or just mediocre, after five or…

“I WAS ON A DATE WITH SOMEONE WHO WAS REALLY SELLING HIMSELF AND ALREADY TALKING ABOUT US TRAVELLING TOGETHER. I HAD TO SAY, ‘I JUST MET YOU! IT’S ALL RIGHT TO HAVE A NORMAL CONVERSATION!’”—HILARY DUFF, ACTOR AND SINGER We put so much energy into first dates. We chat on apps, exchange witty SMSs and eventually (hopefully) meet in person. “People get so fixated on the first date, but that’s just a quick look,” says Helen Fisher, Chief Scientific Adviser to match.com. But we were surprised to learn that, in many ways, date two is much more meaningful than we ever thought. “That’s when you start to learn about your shared interests, ideas and goals—things that can knit people together,” says Fisher. WHY ‘DATE TWO’ MATTERS Fact: first dates usually…

Forget beauty counters; you’ll find the latest make-up trailblazers via Instagram. In fact, you may already follow them, lured in by their colourful feeds and products you never knew you needed (mermaid lipstick, anyone?). Whether it’s tattoo artist Kat Von D’s hotly anticipated Lolita eyeshadow (you heard it here first), or the false lashes from the biggest beauty blogger in the world, Huda Kattan, aka @hudabeauty (she has 17.9m followers in comparison to @maybelline’s 4.6m and @diormakeup’s 842k), these self-made women have caught us with their cult cosmetics that sell out even before they’ve left the production line. It helps that Kat already has a customer base thanks to the reality show Miami Ink. Her range was developed after fans pestered Sephora staff, to discover what shade of lipstick she…

Art of the Craft The graphic eyeliner has climbed the cool ladder this season. And if you have a shaky hand, you’ll be pleased to know that multiple, uneven, thin strokes over the lids are major AF. To get this-season artsy eyes, take a pen eyeliner and draw three to four lines from one end of the lids to the other side, reaching just above the crease. Finish up with clean, glossy skin and a touch of balm. The New Wing For SS17, beauty is the antithesis of trends past. When the winged liner first surfaced, thin, precise lines leading up to the brows were the norm. But that’s all changed form (and colour). To cop the look, take a chubby, smudge-proof eyeshadow pencil (in jewel tones of green or…

Benefit’s iconic, pocket-sized eyebrow kit now comes with an improved formula and snazzy packaging. Housed in a metallic case, Brow Zings boasts of a soft, pigmented brow shaping wax, perfectly-paired powder (with 12-hour lasting power), mini-slant tweezers, and a dual-sided extendable applicator—basically everything you need for bad-*ss brows. Bringing the two loves of our life together—make-up and crayons—Clinique’s latest collab with Crayola is the collection of our dreams! Featuring 10 limited-ed shades, these chubby sticks are enriched with shea butter and mango, and come in Crayola-inspired packaging. Bonus: all the chubbies have been name-matched and colour-matched with some of Crayola’s most iconic colours, including Tickle Me Pink and Razzmatazz. There’s little this balm cannot do... From giving your skin an instant moisture boost to fixing chapped lips, working as a…

PISCES FEBRUARY 19- MARCH 20 Stellar gifts: Your sublime creative talents and boundless imagination help you stand out. Blind spots: You feel the littlest things on the deepest level, so drama of any kind totally drains you. Indulgence: Music is transportive for you, so concerts with friends can be powerful experiences. Seduction style: You’re a masterful flirt, but once Cupid strikes, you love to get swept away by romance. Your month: The first half of March is pure bliss. You feel unblocked for the first time in ages and more creative than ever. And there’s a special someone curling your toes, especially near the 12th. Don’t float off on cloud nine just yet! Venus, she-orb of love and money, is retrograde all month, meaning some restraint is in order. The…