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Spring—what a wonderful time to be alive. As flowers bloom, colours are bright, and we fall in love all over again, I would like to take a moment to wish all our readers a prosperous New Year. LOVE, the most powerful four-letter word is the highlight of this month and our power-packed anniversary issue. We celebrate with four covers graced by the most versatile personalities in the arts. In the spirit of things, we have newly-wed Sonam K Ahuja on the first cover, who speaks about the pleasures of wedded life and her highly anticipated movie Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, a delightful same-sex love story. With winds of change sweeping, it’s only appropriate that we picked Radhika Apte and Ayushmann Khurrana (for our second cover), who are…
1 Clear vision 2 Candy crush 3 Ring leader 4 Walking on sunshine 5 the showstopper 6 Wrist action 7 Firecracker 8 Shining star…
Q: How many months in advance should a bride start her haircare routine? Begin two-three months before the big day. I recommend consulting with a professional haircare expert to create a personal treatment plan to meet your individual needs and expectations. If you color your hair, schedule your appointment to have your color refreshed a week or two prior to your big day. This way, the color will look fresh, but still natural. Q: From the range of products that Aveda offers, what are your top picks for brides-to-be? My top picks for brides to be are Aveda Control Force Hair Spray for long lasting hold and it’s the best anti-humidity spray out there! Aveda Phomollient Styling Foam will create weightless body and also help ensure your style will last,…
Q: If you had to plan a location for the ideal wedding, where would that be? If I had to choose, it would be somewhere by the beach. I would definitely choose somewhere like Goa or Maldives where all the family members and close friends gather to grace the occasion. Q: What kind of décor would the wedding have? The décor will be very floral, since I love flowers and sorbet colours. I need everything to look very classic. Q: What kind of clothes, accessories, and jewellery should the bride and groom wear? The outfit for the bride should be in pastel tones with soft embroidery work. For jewellery, I think they should be in polki jewellery, which looks very modern and elegant. Q: What kind of food should be…
BEAUTY TIP For a Victorian take on the traditional sandalwood and atla design on your forehead, opt for delicately painted roses to frame the face. JEWELS TIP A statement ear cuff with intricate workmanship can draw attention to your neck when paired with a cape. Skip the necklace for a polished look.…
MARATHI BRIDES NAUVARI PLAY A mundavalya or a string of pearls and flowers worn across the forehead is the first distinguisher of a Marathi bride. Opt for a two-tone paithani sari draped in the nauvari style. Match the traditional textiles with gold jewellery and a half-moon-shaped nath. Keep the makeup simple with black smokey eyeliner and a crescent-shaped bindi. BENGALI BRIDES GOLDEN ARCHIVES Drape a traditional jamdani sari in red and white for the classic Bengali look. Pair this ensemble with a bright gold filigree kaanphool and layered necklaces‚ and cinch your waist with a kamarbandh to add definition. Accentuate your facial features with dots of sandalwood paste across the forehead for an authentic look. PUNJABI BRIDES HEARTLAND POP Channel the traditional Punjabi bride in a rani pink ensemble‚ and…
