Innehållsförteckning för July 2019 från Cosmopolitan India

WHY YOU NEED MORE STRONG, SUCCESSFUL WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE Have you heard that saying about how we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with? That if you hang out with creative types, you’ll likely soak in some of that leftbrained thinking. And if your posse is mostly an unhealthy type, it might be harder for you to meet your fitness goals. Yep, whether we like it or not, we become what interactions we feed our life. While you contemplate that, and the lot in your life right now, I’d like you to consider surrounding yourself with fabulous, strong women. Women you admire. Women of courage and candour and brilliance and fearlessness. Who lift you up and push for you to be the best…

Cosmo: Tell us about your collaboration with Samsung QLED 8K TV… Twinkle Khanna: “I have a Samsung QLED 4K at home, which Samsung hasn’t given me BTW… they didn’t even give me a discount [laughs]. Everybody was pleased with the experience so I was rather thrilled when I was offered the chance to collaborate for the launch of the upgraded version. I’m a proper customer. I put my money where my mouth is.” C: What’s your idea of a perfect movie night? TK: “I believe in letting the night flow naturally. If I’m watching a movie with my kids, there’ll be lots of popcorn. But if I’m watching with my partner, I’ll drink wine and just relax with him. Personally, I enjoy a lot of blood and gore, and I…

THE BOOK Wordslut, by Amanda Montell (May 28) Did you know ‘b*tch’ used to be a term for genitalia and ‘hussy’ started out as slang for ‘housewife’? Neither did we, until we picked up this hilarious and enlightening ride through the sexist journey of language. (Sample chapter: Fuck It: An Ode to Cursing While Female.) THE MANI Paint your nails with two thin coats of an opaque white polish (Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Get Mod, ₹660, goes on streak-free). Once it’s completely dry, grab a pack of nail art stickers in ABC, and use the individual letters to create your own word art. PS: the letters are tiny, so use a pair of tweezers for precise application. THE BOOKS Fake Like Me, by Barbara Bourland (June 18) One of…

1 Bow Down DIFFICULTY LEVEL 2/3 Can’t let go of the messy bun? You’re in luck, because Dolce & Gabbana’s catwalk hair takes your usual mop from crazy cat-lady to creative chic in no time. Lead hairstylist at the show, Guido Palau, says the key to pulling it off is… confidence: “You need to be able to twist your hair up, tie a bow, and roll with it.” To get the look, “Start by pulling clean, dry hair (don’t worry about the texture) into a ponytail at the crown of the head and twisting it into a knot, securing it loosely with an elastic,” says Guido. Add a few large kirby grips to keep the bun in place, then rub your fingers around the hairline to create some flyaways. To…

Blond Foilayage Using a palette of yellow and flaxen shades, the new and groundbreaking technique of Blond Foilayage is taking the world of hairdressing by storm. This technique will brighten up your hair giving it the ultimate dramatic uplift you are looking for. Those who obsessively follow up-to-date trends and prefer a no-fuss style will definitely be interested in Blond Foilayage. This new and chic highlight trend is highly convenient for those who have a tight work schedule, jam-packed with events and high profile appearances. Most women do not have time to expend on their looks, Blond Foilayage has been specially curated for the fashion-forward and independent woman who seeks style and sophisticated highlights that will blend seamlessly for any occasion. The Blond Foilayage trend adds an interesting play of…

Nudism or ‘naturism’ isn’t a new trend. In fact, millions of years ago it was a way of life. However, since then, we’ve covered up. So much so, that the fashion industry now rakes in billions every year. But just like every ’80s sitcom, we’ve got ourselves a comeback, and leading the way is Australian influencer Jessa O’Brien aka @thenudeblogger. THE NUDE BLOGGER With more than 86K followers, Jessa’s Instagram is filled with strong body positivity, mindfulness, and wellbeing messages. But her nude images don’t always get a double tap. Instagram deactivated her account last year on the grounds of ‘violating’ their terms, and the story went viral, prompting her account to be restored three weeks later. “This is a huge win for body positivity, and most definitely a step…

No matter how Instagrammable the restaurant, becoming hell-bent on capturing every experience takes you away from the moment, while Liking posts in your feeds can drain your energy for IRL interactions. Looking for ways to get close to your loved ones? Try the following: ≻ Slow your story roll. Posting online during an event can lead you to form shaky memories of it. Snap a pic to share later, then soak in the sounds and smells of the moment—details that help us to store memories (which won’t disappear if you lose your phone. Again). ≻ Open your ears, close your mouth. “We don’t know how to listen because we’re so busy entertaining and distracting ourselves,” says Nancy. Ask a friend to tell you about their day. Listening reignites connection, leading…

1. How do you wake up in the morning? A. Gently and naturally, via the sun streaming through my window. B. Calmly and artificially, via my cool sunlight alarm clock. C. Late and yelling, with my phone stuck to my cheek with drool from multiple snoozes. D. Literally already scrolling. 2. Your music taste is… A. An eclectic mix of rare vintage vinyl and underground ’90s dance remixes. B. A playlist specially tailored to my tastes, mood, zodiac sign, and blood type. C. The Lemonade soundtrack. I ran out of phone storage and accidentally deleted everything else. D. ‘Alexa, play music’. 3. Your favourite shop is… A. This gorgeous little vintage store I stumbled on one Sunday afternoon and have never been able to find again. B. Whichever online indie…

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR “Ananya Panday may just be one film old, but her confidence is admirable. Also, amidst all that’s being said about nepotism, it’s good to see she is willing to accept that she comes from a place of privilege, and raring to prove her mettle. It was an honest, heartfelt story, and made for a great read, especially when she talks about her fears, crushes, friends etc, just like a regular girl her age!” —Kaavya Goel CHANGING PERCEPTIONS “The denim-special stories were my favourite! I loved Denim Goes Rogue, The Denim Diaries, and The Denim Edit. It is so cool that the fabric can be styled in so many ways, is so versatile, and yet so unique for every individual! But No Serious Business topped the…

It was a cold January night in 2017 when people first witnessed the hair/body/face of Archie Andrews, played by KJ Apa, on Riverdale. In the pilot, one character sees Archie through a window and says, “Archie got hot,” before saying his abs are “six more reasons to take the ginger bull by the horns.” In that moment, it was like the entire world had a ginger sexual awakening, because Archie was sexy—and his (okay, fake) red hair was a major reason why. Since that fateful day, more and more redheads are stepping out of their kooky sidekick corners to centre-stage. And the world is a little more because of it. Now, some of the most watched Netflix fare has redheads in the lead. Zoey Deutch’s Harper rocks red hair in…

“AVON DEFINES THE NORMS OF SOCIETY AND URGES EVERYBODY TO FEEL THEIR BEST AND HELPS YOU TO FEEL GREAT ABOUT YOURSELF.” AVON is a woman-centric brand that democratizes beauty and freedom of expression. The brand believes in beauty for all and that anyone. anywhere should be able to feel confident and express themselves. For more than six decades AVON has been improving the Uves of women globally and supporting causes that matter to women the most Uke breast cancer awareness and gender-based violence. A while back. the brand introduced its New AVON True Line which was developed for fans of natural simple and sophisticated tastes, providing cosmetics at affordable prices so that a woman never has to miss her make-up. Parineeti has always chosen strong. off-beat film roles, and has…

It may be that you’re not so much falling into d*cksand as being actively sucked into it. If you get the sense that a new partner doesn’t want to share you at all, don’t keep quiet. Say: ‘It seems like when I try to make plans with my friends, you get annoyed. Is there something going on?’. If you get pushback, they might not understand how important platonic bonds are—and that’s a major red flag, says Ty. Explain how crucial it is for you to stay close with your friends. If you’re met with more resistance, it may be time to rethink the relationship.…

NUDE TOWN Village Naturiste is a small seaside town in France, where nudity is compulsory. It is so popular with ‘nakationers’ (who pay a small ‘naked tax’), that it has earned itself the name, Naked City. THE SEXY CRUISE Fancy a cruise? How about a naked cruise?! Nude cruises let you do everything a regular cruise would—dining experiences, music performances, hot tubs, et al—but with the option of doing them sans clothes. GAY, AHOY Elia Beach in Mykonos, Greece, is a favourite with the LGBTQIA+ community for its beaut scenery, and a casual division of men and women on different sides of the beach.…

South-Africa based 22-year-old photographer Alix Hodge has struggled with mental health her whole life, but has only recently learnt how to deal with it. “My official diagnosis is long-term depression with mild Asperger’s (that went undiagnosed until my late teens), also presenting with manic tendencies and acute post-traumatic stress disorder,” she says. “It sounds awful written down like that, but it’s actually very helpful to have labels, because they make things more manageable.” “Some breakdowns are very difficult to remember. The episode that led to my most serious suicide attempt, which landed me in hospital, was one of those times. My godfather had died, I’d moved schools and was struggling to make friends, I’d experienced my first heartbreak, and I heard a rumour that a boy who had been in…

Despite your major obsession with bacon-laden breakfasts and McDonald’s Nuggets, you probably realise that going vegan (abstaining from dairy, eggs, meat, and all other animal products) is good for your body and the environment. But you don’t have to go all-out to reap the benefits. Instead, you can steal a trick from celebs like Meghan Markle, and live your best plant-based life, part-time. By noshing vegan grub for around 80 percent of your meals, as the duchess reportedly did while filming Suits, you’ll still score perks like glowy skin and a reduced risk of heart disease, says Brigitte Zeitlin, RD, owner of BZ Nutrition in New York City. To hit that number, try sticking to vegan foods for a full five days a week or for two meals and a…

START THE VERDICT It’s Mutual She definitely likes you back! In terms of animal affection, following you around is DTR-ing, putting a paw on you is double-tapping, and spazzing out to the point of near-destruction upon your arrival is a sure sign that it’s true love. She’s Hot and Cold Preferring her crate to your bed or parking behind furniture could signal distress…or your pet could just be kind of a jerk. Consider the context before freaking out, and remember it’s probs not personal. Not Looking Great So…those aren’t great signs, but it could be situational more than hate-hate. If kissing her *ss with squeaky toys and treats doesn’t seem to be helping, try an animal-behaviour specialist. SOURCE: VICTORIA CUSSEN, PHD, DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AT THE ASPCA’S ANTI-CRUELTY BEHAVIOUR TEAM…

Cancer 21.06–22.07 Time to come out of your shell—it’s your season! Throw yourself a party, even if the thought of a large group celebrating you makes you kinda cringe. Accept that your friends love your crabbiest, most introverted side. Leo 23.07–22.08 Hey, little lion, cut the attitude! Try to resist the urge to lash out at the first person to p*ss you off. What goes around comes around, and you don’t want a catfight to ruin the start of your upcoming birthday month. Virgo 23.08–22.09 The first half of July is all about finding your tribe. If you’re happy with your current crew, expect to get way tighter this month. But if your hella-dramatic group text is giving you summertime sadness, now’s the time to cut out that poison. Libra…

Roshini Kumar @rosh93 “In 2015, I did a nude self-portrait because I was bullied for the way I looked when I was younger. When I fell ill for a year, I realised that listening to society and its opinions was not the way to be happy. That’s when I decided to highlight my flaws because everyone suffers from insecurities and people need to know that they’re not alone. The human body is an art in itself, and we should be embracing it in every sphere of our lives—art, fashion, or social media. It’s not a bad thing to be nude. There’s a negative connotation attached to nudity and we need to break that. I do a lot of nude and semi-nude portraits with people who are comfortable in their skin…

—The Anonymous Author “‘Are you related by blood? Are you sisters? We don’t understand…you’re friends investing in a property…together?!’ probed the seemingly flummoxed home loan rep. My girlfriend and I were seated in a plush lobby of a new construction site, with our respective parents in tow, collectively resisting apologetic smiles as the series of questions continued, often straying incredulously into the purview of personal space. I’ve been lucky to find an incredible partner in my girlfriend, and buying property together was a special part of the promise we hoped to make to each other. You could say we desired ‘normality’, and didn’t wish to be regarded as ‘alternative sexualities’. The sort of status quo akin to marriage that heterosexual people can take for granted but is still not an…

STEP 1 Eye Shadow Primer Natural oil on the eyelids is the primary culprit behind creasing and fading eyeshadow. A high quality primer is worth investing in as it will mattify the eyelid area, absorbing any surface oil that may later sabotage your eye make-up. STEP 2 Eye Shadow Use a flat brush to apply eyeshadow to your lids, making sure to blend right up to the crease. If you want colour that’s bold and long-lasting—like the vibrant yellow above—a mattetextured shadow is your best bet. Shimmery cream or liquid eyeshadows in pearlescent shades work really well, too— think rose, peach-gold, and champagne. STEP 3 Gloss Always opt for fragrance free options as added scents may cause discomfort to those who have hypersensitive skin and eyes. Also, texture is a…

PAISLEY POWER The Iranian buta motif has come a long way. Once synonymous with shawls, today it’s seen on everything from dresses and blouses to scarves and even swimsuits. So pretty, y’all agree? ON THE DOT This print never goes out of style, but this season, it’s more versatile than ever. While we got our fair share of polka-dotted dresses, skirts, and tops, spots were also spotted on jeans, shoes, eyewear, and more. SCARF OUT Last year, labels like Richard Quinn and Versace reimagined the scarf print through flowy silhouettes like dresses and skirts. Guess what? The trend’s still going strong… In fact, it just extended to bags and shoes, too! STRIPE-A-THON Vertical, diagonal or horizontal, stripes are for everyone. You can embrace them head-totoe or keep them limited to…

MAKING FASHION A TABLE CONVERSATION Belgium-based Aisha Saraf Kothari, Founder of AISPI, is connecting travellers with local designers and boutiques in Europe. Here's how… Cosmo: Tell us about AISPI… Aisha: “I started AISPI (pronounced I-Spy) to make fashion a dinner table conversation, to bridge the gap between the everyday consumer and the hidden artists of the fashion world. People are creating art with different fabrics and techniques, but there’s no information on them. I want to give their work a platform.” C: Is it difficult for local designers to achieve success? A: “There are two ways of making it big in the fashion business. You can take the typical route: launch a collection, apply for grants, hire a PR agency, get a retainer, get your releases and distribution, and promote…

When your mobile phone makes an appearance everywhere, from your desk to the dinner table, and you feel twitchy without it, that’s a pretty big red flag that you have a problem. But you’re not alone. A third of us admit to feeling stressed without our mobiles, which we apparently now check, on average, once every 12 minutes. Gulp. That level of plugging in can be physically taxing too, with medical experts now recognising ‘tech neck’ as a bona-fide condition. But the biggest impact is definitely still on our mental well-being, with social media overuse linked to ever-rising levels of loneliness. Our gadgets can add a lot to our lives though (helping us not get lost for one thing), which is why a short break can do wonders for your…

Hemp Hearts The seeds are full of protein and healthy fats. Sprinkle them on literally everything from smoothies to salads. Trail Mix Elevate the road-trip standard by making a custom recipe with your fave vegan chocolate, seeds, and dried fruit. Cashew Parmesan This blend of cashews and nutritional yeast tastes like the real deal. Frozen Veggies They are just as healthy as the fresh stuff, and stay good for 8 to 10 months, saving you money on rotten produce. Add them to stir-fries, smoothies, and soups for peak flavour.…

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