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Sublime Galleria, Bangalores leading art gallery unveils Symphony by
Padmashri award-winning artistSri Thota Tharrani.
About Sublime
Sublime Galleria, indias first Sky
Gallery, founded by ms. uzma
irfan, executive Director
Corporate Communications,
Prestige Group, in 2009, is
dedicated to the support and
promotion of fine arts and
performing arts. it regularly
organises exclusive art pageants
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shows and exhibitions are well
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and buyers from across the globe,
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uzma believes that fine art is an
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Thota Tharrani, prolific painter has never hit a pause button in a career
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man shows from the age of
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United Kingdom.
His versatile creations stand tall at destinations in France at the Archives
Municipals Bordeaux, Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux.
He is an artist whose creativity and style reflects in his works. His work
consists of paintings, murals, paper collages, wooden montages, and
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contents
December 2013
124
Jennifer Lopez
lets us in on her
life beyond the
cameras.
On the Cover
224
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Upfront
Shoes
101 Oh Hello, Animal Face
favourite party outfits till date;
Jumper!
Cosmo girls around the country
102 Street Style
share pictures from their
104 Style News
Saturday nights out!; a tribute
to the year gone by, with a run
106 So You Slept in Your
down of everything that made
Make-Up?
news in 2013; stars inspired by
108 Make-Up in the Raw
Fast Glam
280
contents
260
244
Your peepers
are all set
to party!
Only in Cosmo
148 What It Looks Like
Party Special
108
Boldly go where
no lippie has
gone before.
Life Lessons
Book...
Have you always wanted to
write a book? Weve got the
experts to tell you how they
did it!
Body Love
contents
72
186
Cosmo readers
reveal their most
embarrassing
stories.
Sonakshi Sinhas
best-kept body
secrets!
Fashion &
Beauty
223 Opener
224 Ready, Set, Party!
86
Make friends
with these mini
monsters!
Lifestylist
In Every Issue
68 From the Editor
70 You Tell Us
72 Confessions
198 Quiz
200 Ask Cosmo Anything
305 Astro
306 Shopping Guide
308 Last Word
On the Cover
Photographer: Matthias VriensMcGrath; Fashion editor: Aya
Kanai; Hair: Lorenzo Martin for
Cloutier Remix; Make-up: Mary
Philips at The Magnet Agency
using LOral Paris; Manicure:
Tom Bachik for LOral Paris/
Cloutier Remix; Production:
Shotsie Kramer and Michelle
Hanek for First Shot Productions.
Jennifer wears: blazer and pants
by Roberto Cavalli; vest, Marissa
Webb; necklace and rings, Van
Cleef and Arpels; square bangle,
Mimi So; bracelet, Shaun Leane
editor-in-chief
"I LIke
december
because..."
Aroon Purie
Group chief executive officer
Ashish Bagga
Group SYnerGY And creAtive officer
Kalli Purie
chief operAtinG officer
Mala Sekhri
editor
Art director
Nupur Sharma
Neha Bhasin
BeAutY
Chaturvedi,
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fAShion
deputY editor
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Editors Letter
Confession time: Ive always kinda hated months November to January. I know, I know, that
sounds rather melodramatic, but just hear me out, okay. I dont know when or how or why it
happened, but for as long as I can remember, Ive greeted the change from summer to winter
with a feeling that can be best described as a sinking heart. Each year, as winter approaches, I
nd myself becoming anxious and cranky, dreading the cold and sun-less evenings, the inability
to look good in a dress without catching pneumonia, and cold, wet sleeves (like I said, I dont
know where that comes from). Recently, I discussed this with my best friend S, and mournfully
told her how I couldnt WAIT for February to arrive. She was puzzled. But I LOVE winter! she
enthused. I associate it with fabulous parties and festivities and barbecues and hot chocolate,
and just thinking about all those things makes me happy!
Later, back home, I thought about what she had said. And I decided to embark on a little
experiment. Over the next few weeks, whenever I felt heavy-hearted seeing woolen scarves or
browned leaves or snifng that winter smell (you know what I mean), I reminded myself of all
the wonderful things that were on their wayChristmas trees, Santa Claus, sunny brunches
with mulled wine, and a New Years vacation with friends. As the evenings
became nippy, I thought about all the lovely new coats Id get to wear.
When my mind worried about frozen hands and food that needs to be
re-re-re heated, I ordered it to think about movies in bed and how
lovely it was that velvet is a big trend this season. And then
something strange happenedI actually felt anticipation
excitement! After years of hating winter, I was actually looking
forward to it. I learned an important lesson hereperception
can totally change your life. When you approach something
with negativity, youre not even giving yourself a chance to
enjoy or experience it properly. But force yourself to think
about the positives, and you may be pleasantly surprised.
This December, Im in a such a good mood. And this issue of
Cosmo holds the promise to make things even better. I plan to
cuddle up with 30 Party Tricks (page 154), maximise all the
smashing soires coming my way, take away several important
tips from our great career story by FB CEO Sheryl Sandberg (The
Next 10 Minutes Will Change Your Career, page 188), and master
the art of creating plum eyes (page 244). Of course, Ill be doing all
these things while humming a happy song under my breath.
4 Things
i didnT
Know Till
This issue...
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n According to a poll
on cosmo.in, 24% of
you think counting
drinks at a party is
silly. (Pg 85)
n If you have
combination skin and
you slept with
make-up on, degunk
pores with a purifying
clay mask. (Pg 106)
mY beauTY bag
It's a delight to read Cosmo every month.
Although I liked many features in this issue,
I particularly enjoyed The 12 Things You
Need This Autumn, as that handy list told
me the exact pieces I need to stock up on
this season. Keep up the good work, team
Deepali Garg
Cosmo.
naTuraL beauTY!
The November issue was great as
always. But my favourite feature was the
launch of your cool new campaign,
Models Go Bare Faced For Cosmo! We
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googLe addIcT
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Cinderella
Didn't Google Prince Charming. It's
uncanny, but this article mirrored my own
life. I've recently broken up with my
boyfriend of seven years because,
according to him, I was too controlling.
Reading this article made me realise that
in a way, I was a bit too obsessed with
him and yes, the Internet definitely drove
us apart. Thanks for this eye-opener of
an article!
J.C. Annette
Confessions
Cosmo readers share their most shocking
stories and steamiest secrets.
GuyS
CONfeSS
Losing site
Sonya Kapoor, 26
Freida Mathew, 28
Pooja Mishra, 24
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Sameer Sharma, 27
CAdu MAyA
My 5 Best Party
Looks...Yet!
I really like
this look
because it's so
casual and
comfortable
pretty much
me!"
This David
Meister ruched
gown really
stood out,
especially with
the bold lipI
love red lips!"
This lime
green Osman
gown was a
winner for me.
It's simple and
chic!"
75
upfront
This is
Saturday
Night in
From parties with the fash frat, to
dinners and music festivals, this is
Saturday night, Cosmo girl-style.
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India!
upfront
GoodbYe,
2013...
(Heres the Stuff
We Talked About
This Year!)
January 2013:
We survived doomsday!
Despite what the Mayans
prophesied, the Earth did
not erupt with dark comets,
super volcanoes, and
catastrophic climatic change.
Yay for us!
5
3
4
May 2013: Deepika Padukone comes
into her own with more than a few
top-notch fashion choices and stellar
film performances. Shes our celebrity
crush of the year!
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upfront
August 2013: Ranbir Kapoor
and Katrina Kaif are spotted
holidaying in Ibiza and the papz
have a field day. But at least its
official now: these two make one
of B-Towns hottest couples!
7
July 2013 Candidate for Mayor
of New York City, Anthony Weiner
gets caught and admits to sexting
explicit pictures of himself to
women. Who can guess the
number of name jokes on the web?
10
September 2013:
And the celebrity
hairstyle of-the-year
award goes to...the
pixie! What was earlier
considered a risky cut
saw major adoption in
13, by everyone from
Jennifer Hudson to
Pam Anderson.
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12
13
September 2013: Everyones favourite good-guy-turnedbadass, Walter White finally says goodbye in the series
finale of the award-winning, chart-topping show, Breaking
Bad. Well miss you, Walt. Sniffle.
upfront
October 2013:
Malala Yousafzai,
the 16-year-old,
Pakistani education
activist who was
shot by the Taliban
for speaking out and
promoting education
for girls, releases
her book I Am
Malala. A must read!
14
October 1-16,
2013: The US
Federal Government
entered a shutdown
due to an impasse
between the
Republicans and
Democrats regarding
the funds used by
Obamacare (Patient
Protection and
Affordable Care Act).
16
18
17
19
21
20
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upfront
Lily Collins' mortal
instrument: a badass
jacket.
Christina
Ricci as
Wednesday
Addams.
Allison
Williams stars
in Love Lace.
Jessica Biel
makes a play for hubby
Justin Timberlakes suit
(sans tie).
Lol
Cats
Meet the A-list
kitties of
Instagram, and
hope they cross
your path.
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Emma Stone
stands out in her
candy pink dress
and houndstooth
pumps!
Venus @VenusTwoFaceCat.
Want to go halfsies?
Hamilton @Hamilton_the_
Hipster_Cat. He simply
moustache you a question.
Princess Kate
is the mother of royal
modesty.
upfront
We polled 100 of you on cosmo.in to find out the truth behind your festive season choices.
36%
of you have
2-3 drinks
max.
24%
of you
think counting
is silly.
9%
30%
4%
15%
57%
of you
like going
dancing.
37%
of you said, yes.
72
%
13%
of you
snack a
little.
24%
11%
65%
64%
of you think youre
definitely partying
more than last year.
33%
55%
34%
11%
said, scotch
11%
said, wine
5%
said, cocktails
said, vodka
5% said, beer
said, gin
15%
6%
70%
9%
of you like
anything fried!
of
you like a full
of you like lots of
English breakfast. water.
18%
28%
66%
of you
said,
no.
34%
85
BeN GOLdSTeIN/STudIO d
40%
upfront
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r
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lit
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PThis holiday season, Fendi wants ?
BAG BUG
KOOKY
BAG BUG
LUCIFER
BAG BUG
DRAGOO
Naomi Campbell
draws attention with her
bright orange Selleria
Anna bag and Lucky
Look Bug.
BAG BUG
FURYOU
BAG BUG
LUCKY LOOK
BAG BUG
NUTTY
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FastGlam
HOT BEAUTY, HOT FASHION, ITS ALL HERE
Slim-t
jeans, Zara,
`3,990
Sneakers,
Debenhams,
`3,530
michael kors
Bomber
jacket,
Superdry,
`8,990
High-tops,
Aldo, `9,400
Camo Prints
are in!
december2013 COSMOPOLITAN
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fast glam
Baroque
embroidered,
Promod,
`2,690
2,690
Digital print,
Mango,
`2,990
Yes, the
Sweatshirt
Can Be Cool!
Not just reserved for nights in on your couch anymorebust these babies
out for date night!
Pair
your cool
sweatshirt
with skinnies
and ankle
bootsa modern
take on a
throwback
trend.
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jeremy scott
Lace detail,
koovs.com,
`1,495
Quilted, River
Island, `3,460
approx.
fast glam
CelebritY
Wardrobe
Craving an A-lister closet? Its easier to get than youd think! Here, the
exact same pieces you loved on these style icons...
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Ooh,
we SO love
this ASOS Revive
embellished dress, `4,500
approx, as seen on Heidi
Klum! This is exactly the
dress you need for that one
party where you really
want to impress.
fast glam
Pearls
never go out
of style, as Kangna
Ranaut proves. Cop her
Audrey Hepburn vibe with this
statement Christian Dior Mise
En Dior necklace, price on
request, big-vintage-y hair
and classic black liner.
Genelia
DSouza
Deshmukh worked
this solid bodycon French
Connection dress in her
favour, `6,699, by pairing
it with solid colour
pumps.
Parineeti
Chopra kept
things simple in this
pastel Zara blazer, `2,590,
teamed with a striped top
and minimalist make-up,
at an event promotion
recently.
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fast glam
Sophie
Choudry
let her Suhani Pitti
chandelier gold earrings,
`6,400, take centrestage
with side-swept hair and
classic make-up. We
love!
Chitrangada Singh
teamed her gorgeous
Christian Dior off-shoulder
dress with these Mise
En Dior pearl earrings,
`21,000, from the same
brand.
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Keeping
things
bright, Jacqueline
Fernandez paired her
Christian Louboutin Pigalle
pointed pumps, `31,500,
with a S/S14 colour
block outfit from
431-88.
fast glam
Gucci,
Clarks,
price on
request
`5,999
Steve
Madden,
`5,999
reaLLy
Sexy Party
ShoeS!
ALDO,
`12,600
Charles &
Keith,
`5,799
Trsmode,
`6,000
Christian Dior,
price on
request
Etro,
price on
request
Louis Vuitton,
price on
request
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Charles &
Keith,
`6,799
fast glam
ALDO, `9,900
Salvatore
Ferragamo,
`49,000
Christian
Louboutin,
price on
request
Christian Dior,
price on
request
Charles &
Keith,
Trsmode,
`3,000
`5,999
Gucci,
price on
request
Vanilla Moon,
`5,490
Christian
Louboutin,
price on request
Debenhams,
Christian
Louboutin,
price on request
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`4,990
fast glam
kenzo
ONLY,
`3,995
kenzo
Kenzo at
net-a-porter.
com, `47,200
approx.
Topshop.com,
`3,840 approx.
Marks &
Spencer,
`3,499
French
Connection,
`5,995
Topshop.
com, `3,950
approx.
december2013 COSMOPOLITAN
101
fast glam
Street Style
We took the battle of the best-dressed to the streets, and were
wowed by your style picks and cool looks.
Neha
Sahu,
23
Divya
Malhotra, 26
Im a fan of
trends and
religiously keep
up with them,
experimenting
with the latest.
Im a minimalist at
heart, and prefer
keeping my fashion
choices simple.
Sushma
Thounaojam,
21
I love the idea
of frills, and Im
particularly fond of
printed skirts. I like to
make a statement with
simplicity.
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My personal
style is fun,
quirky and
feminine, all at
the same time.
Richa
Chaudhary,
25
Photographsby:UMA DAMLE
Karishma
Naina,
33
fast glam
HOw SHeer
wOuld YOu GO?
Accessorize,
`1,995
See-through fabrics
and peek-a-boo lace
details give party
wear just the right
amount of
sex
appeal.
Rachel Weisz
This polka-dot, So what sheer
sheer skirted
skirt level
Louis Vuitton gown
works
l
che
helped push Ra
for you?
to the top of best-
Manish Arora
for Amrapali at
perniaspopup
shop.com
shop.com,, `9,500
Style
One of the cleverest ways to up the ante on your party look is to add interest, or
make a statement, with trendy, bejewelled headgear. We're talking tiara-inspired
hair bands, maang tikas, or multi-strand hippie piecesgo crazy!
News
dressed lists.
Dakota
Fanning
The actress
also pulled
off an LV
numberhers
was sheer and
embroidered.
Ellie
Goulding
The razzle
dazzle
distracts from
the singer's t
gams, but she
looks fab on
the whole.
Louis Vuitton
Alma in Noir
Magnetique
and Rose
Angelique
in Vernis
Monogram,
both price
on request
Louis Vuitton's Monogram Vernis handbag, first created by Marc Jacobs in 1998,
has been reinterpreted in two new hues, for the very first time. The soft pink is
fresh and sweet (and totally with the season's pastel trend), and on the opposite
spectrum is the seductive and powerful black version.
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Jennifer
Morrison
The Once Upon A
Time actress has
a toned-beyondbelief bod and
she knows it!
Adriana Lima
If you're leggy
like supermodel
Adriana, you
could pull of
this mini-meetsmaxi look.
fast glam
So You Slept IN
Your Make-up?
NBD...with our morning-after mini facials! Target your skin type, and learn how
to undo the effects of when youre just too tired (or lazy) to do the right thing.
your tool kit
Skin type
type
Dry/Normal
Step 2
Step 1
Step 3
Skin type
type
Step 3
Combination/oily
am-after Skin iSSue
No shocker here: sleeping in make-up sets the
scene for breakouts and congested pores, says
King. Time for a multi-pronged oil-control routine.
complexion-perfection plan
Step 1 make aciDS your frienD
Step 2
fast glam
Revlon ColorBurst
Lipstick in Divine
Wine, `630
Make-Up
in the
Raw
Bourjois Rouge
Edition Lipstick
in No. 18, `995
Sephora Rouge
Cream Lipstick
in Valentine 09,
`800
YSL Rouge
Pur Couture in
Corail Urbain,
`1,850
Faces
Ultra-Moist
Lipstick in
Retro Mood,
`449
M.A.C Mineralize
Rich Lipstick in Luxe
Naturale, `1,650
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Colorbar Soft
Touch Lipstick
in Over The
Top, `325
LOral Paris
Matte Mania in
Pink Passion,
`825
Lakm Absolute
Crme Lipstick
in Red Carpet,
`600
Este Lauder
Vivid Shine
Lipstick in Coral
Halo, `1,750
M.A.C Retro
Matte Lipstick
in Relentlessly
Red, `990
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Feel crappy? Look like death? You
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Drink water
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to cleanse and get rid of
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AllAccess
Practicing Live It Up
for the Billboard Music
Awards in Las Vegas
Waiting to be honoured
by amfAR in NYC
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Prepping to talk to
advertisers about her
TV network
Holding
Emme after
the unveiling
of Lopezs
star on the
Hollywood
Walk of Fame
Practicing for
the Billboard
Awards
cosmo interview
Guadalupe Rodriguez was already taking
singing and dancing lessons and
performing skits in the living room of their
home in The Bronx. You know the rest
her breakthrough 1997 film, Selena, the
simultaneous number one movie (The
Wedding Planner) and album (J.Lo) in
2001, and the three weddings, and
subsequent divorces.
Her career went a bit quiet when the
babies were born, but in characteristic
fashion, it came roaring back in 2011 after
her stint as the nice judge on American
Idol. Nowwith a much-anticipated
return to Idol for its 13th season, her
eighth studio album out next year, more
product lines, and a stepped-up film
careerher mojo is more potent right
now than ever.
It pains her that other women are often
so hesitant to tap into their own power.
We give away our power so mucheven
in love, with men, she says. And its
always looked down on in the world for
Dressing for
the American
women to be powerfulthey get labelled
Idol season
as difficult or bitchy. Even Lopez, who
12 finale in
radiates pure confidence, admits she only
Los Angeles
started feeling sure of herself later in life.
It was after I had the kids, to be honest,
she says. The biggest insecurity I had was
my singing, she says. Even though I had
sold 70 million records, there was this
feeling like, Im not good at this. And while
I was married to Marc, he helped me get
over it. He kept telling me, Youre the only
one holding yourself back from reaching your full
potential as a singer. You have to let go.
Nor did she feel, deep down, that she deserved
success. I was always so insecure, she says. Then I
grew, little by little, and realised this is not a fluke. Im
not a mistakeI work my ass off. And I know what
Im doing.
Her publicist moves in and whispers in her ear. I hear
I was so
Insecure. Then I
grew, and
realIsed ThIs Is
noT a fluke. Im
noT a mIsTakeI
work my ass off!
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Getting a kiss
from Smart after
the American
Idol finale
Performing for
50,000 people at
the London Chime
for Change benefit,
which raised
money for womens
and girls issues
cosmo interview
Arriving at
Twickenham
Stadium for
the London
concert
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ArThur BeLeBeAu
First,
Figure
Out
Your Fantasy
no.
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no.
Now
Share
It
(Pinkwighair)jeffrey weSTBrOOk/STudIO d
search for
furry). And then
theres the fact
that Im tired of
feeling like a prude
whenever I hear
friends dish about
their role-playing
adventures.
So, thinking
now or never, I
decided to jump
right in...but not
without some help.
I asked sex
experts, along
with everyday
women, for their
tips on how a
newbie like myself
should get started.
Heres their advice
and how I put it to
the test.
Establish
Some
Limits
Set the
Scene
A wardrobe change
isnt mandatory for
role-playing, but it can definitely add
to the fun. For some women, a wig
going from brunette to red or from
straight to curlycan really help you
get into the idea of a new identity,
says Kerner. The same goes for
dressing up your environment. You
probably wont be able to transform
your bedroom completely into a
classroom for a hot-for-teacher
scenario, but wheeling in a
chalkboard or desk will go a long way.
Erin T. is a French girl based in
Delhi, and likes to wear classic
lingerie and high heels to get into a
1950s housewife role. I take off his
shoes, rub his shoulders, fix him a
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Fun
Dont
Forget
to Have
Do It
Already
ShuTTerSTOCk
As He Ran His
Knuckles Over a
Tight Section Of
Muscle, He Purred:
Youre So Knotty. It
Was Hilarious and
Hot, All At
once.
How to Manage
Your Ex!
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We kn andles
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h o w s h e s. W h a t
her ex t you?
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Jake G
We cant all get over our exes by writing hit songs like Tay Tay. Heres how to
cope with the residual emotions that dont go away just because youve
changed your relationship status on Facebook.
By Jessica Knoll
EX TYPE NO.1
EX TYPE NO.2
Your own personal Carlos Danger couldnt keep it in his pants, and
now you cant keep your paranoia in check.
My ex and I dated for a year, and in that time, we were pretty much
together 24/7, says Kanika S, 25. After we broke up, I found out that he
had been cheating on me with a slew of other girls the entire time. It has
really affected me and made me anxious around guys. I feel like I cant trust
anyone. One way to restore your faith in men and trust the next guy you
date is to nd examples of really strong, established couples. Look at your
parents, if theyre still married, or the parents of a friend whose relationship
you admire, suggests Suzanne Lachmann, PsyD, author of the Me Before
We blog on psychologytoday.com. Its a reminder that healthy relationships
do exist, not all men cheat, and you need to have faith that delity is possible
in a long-term relationship. You also need to do what your ex couldnt: be
honest with yourself. A lot of times we project onto people what we want
them to be, says Melissa Richman, PsyD, a relationship therapist in Beverly
Hills, California. Rather than group all men together as cheaters, dig deep
and explore if maybe he wasnt the person you told yourself he was and if
there were red ags you chose to ignore.
EX TYPE NO.3
EX TYPE NO.4
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The Ex Whos
Still in Your
Life
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SHES HiS BFF If youre nervous about how close they are, thats
understandable. Pay attention to how the ex treats you, says Vranich. She should
be happy to meet you and treat you with a tonne of respect. If shes cold to you, take
notethats a sign she may still have feelings for him. And if he never wants to introduce
you to her, it could mean hes still harbouring feelings for her. Not a great sign either.
EX TYPE NO.6
only in cosmo
What It
LOOKS LIKE...
Weve worked at
satisfying your
secret curiosities
(and ours!), by
boldly going
where no
camera has
gone before.
Happy viewing!
By Meher Bajwa
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(manish)DWAIPAYAN MAZUMDAR
...a fashion
designers
private studio
only in cosmo
French baguette:
360 calories
1 bar of Hersheys
dark chocolate:
180 calories
1 pot of yoghurt:
123 calories
Large
McDonalds
fries:
340 calories
2 chocolate
chip cookies:
120 calories
5 Mozzarella
cheese balls:
290 calories
1 glass of wine:
87 calories
3 slices of pizza:
420 calories
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2 cups of coffee:
31 calories
1 bowl of
Kellogs
cornakes:
167 calories
...backstage
at the
Emmys
This candid shot of The
Big Bang Theory star
Kunal Nayyar, and his
gorgeous wife and former
Miss India, Neha Kapur,
back stage at the
Primetime Emmy Awards
proves that celebrities
know how to goof around,
too! The happy couple was
hanging out with their
friends after the ceremony
was over at the Presenters
Gift Lounge which was
packed with fun props,
photo booths and of
course, lots of goodies for
the guests.
...2,200
CALORIES
only in cosmo
...A CELEBRITY
WARDROBE
She fronts a super successful clothing
brand called K-Dash, has created five
fragrances, is engaged to millionaire
rapper Kanye West, and has a reality
show based on her lifeso youd
kinda expect Kim Kardashians
wardrobe to be nothing less than a
room full of designer goodness. You
wont be disappointed. As this rare
photo shoot, Ms KKs closet is packed
with dozens of Birkins bags,
Louboutin shoes, and Lanvin, Dolce
& Gabbana and Victoria Beckham
outfits. Its also rumoured that Kims
thrown out her entire wardrobe four
times since giving birth to daughter
North West. Umm...were already
Googling directions to the garage sale
auctioning items from her ex-closets.
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...a Cosmo
Cover Shoot
30Tricks
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(or
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Slice 4 cups of strawberries. Spread
1tbsp fresh goat cheese on each
toast, then spoon on the strawberries.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and
sprinkle with sea salt.
7
FASHION DIY:
Glitter Earrings
3. Apply masking
tape to the edges
and apply glue.
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Complain just a
teeny bit
Hit the
bathroom line
10
a ParTY
favoUr
THeYll
love!
Cupcake flutes! Fill
clear, plastic flutes with
candy or M&Ms and top
with an iced cupcake.
Get as creative with the
design as you like!
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11
(Top)NICk ONkeN
Create a base
Request that your friend
introduce you to at least
two cool people she thinks
youd really get along with
before she starts mingling.
If she does leave you on
your own, youll have
these two safety buddies
to return to.
party special
For the perfect party twinkles, all you need is multiple strands of white Christmas lights (preferably battery
operated), dixie cups with pretty prints, and a knife.
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How
To reaCT
To a
GifT YoU
doNT
like
According to Natalia
Reilly, author of What
Your Mother Shouldve
Told You, you should
pretend that you like the
giftits one moment in
time, and not pretending
may lead to feelings being
hurt. If youre bad at
making a gracious face, say
youre overwhelmed and
youll open the gifts later.
If that fails, you must put
on your best acting skills.
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14
BE YOur
OwN DJ!
1. lorde - Royals
2. lady Gaga applause
3. Capital Cities - Safe
and Sound
4. katy Perry - Roar
5. Bruno Mars Gorilla
6. Robin thicke
featuring kendrick
lamar - Give It 2 U
7. Macklemore and
Ryan lewis featuring
Ray Dalton - Cant
Hold Us
8. Calvin Harris
featuring ellie
Goulding (Rehab
Remix) - I Need
your love
9. Daft Punk - lost
yourself to Dance
10. kavinsky featuring
the weeknd -
Odd look
11. lana Del Rey and
Cedric Gervais Summertime
Sadness
12. Britney Spears work B**ch!
(club.chicacircle.com)
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party special
SErvE AN It BuBBlY!
During the launch of Chandon Brut and Chandon
Brut Ros by Met Hennessy India, Cosmo caught
up with Gaurav Bhatia, Marketing Director for
the brand, and scored these valuable tips for serving
your sparkling...
Chilling: Use the half rulehalf water, half ice,
half-an-hour in an ice bucket. Or chill your bottle in
the fridge by laying it horizontally for three hours.
Storage: If you think you need a deep, dark
labyrinth to store your wine, think again. The key
is to store Chandon horizontally in a cool, dry, and
dark place to maintain its quality.
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Your guests will appreciate these two locally made, delicious sparkling wines (with grapes
grown in the Nashik region. The wines have been crafted combining the finest grapes with the
centuries-old method traditionnelle to ensure the signature Chandon style. The Chandon Brut
(`1,200) is straw yellow and has a bright and fresh fruit bouquet of citrus blossom, green
apples with hints of vanilla. The Chandon Brut Ros (`1,400) has a vibrant rose gold hue and
smells of ripe cherries and pink grapefruit with subtle hints of guava and rose petals.
...sele
...Couple shot
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...Posse pic
wORk It!
wORk It!
wORk It!
avOID It!
avOID It!
avOID It!
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Ha
HaNG
HaNGover
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over MeNU
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MeNU!
NU
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SHeeR
DetaIlS are
sexy when
worn in
moderate
amounts (stick
to the neckline
or skirt area).
BeFORe
GOING OUt:
Start with a healthy
vegetable soup. your body
is depleted of antioxidants and
vitamins when you drink, so the
soup will help double up that
amount. Finish with some grilled
fish, brown rice and green veggies
because these carbs will stay in
your body longer and will line
your stomach. also, drink at
least three glasses of
water to minimise
dehydration.
09:00
BReakFaSt
tHe Next Day: a
berry and banana
smoothie will be packed with
antioxidants and potassium to
restore vitamins C and B in your
system. a whole grain toast with
butter will satisfy your salt
cravings. If you feel like you can
eat more, have a boiled egg,
which contains amino acids
to speed up the detox
process.
FeelGOOD lUNCH:
to
t
o completely get rid
of that yucky feeling, put
together a lunch high in
protein and low in carbs like a
chicken roll or tofu stir fry with
whole grain noodles. If youre
craving a fizzy drink, stick to
ginger ale because its low in
sugar and will help get rid
of the nausea.
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BOlD COlOUR
will make a
lasting impact
and blue is hue
du jour!
13:00
PleateD
SeQUINS are
flattering and
perfect for a
Nye party.
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ANA
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tHe eSSeNtIalS tHat
Make a POweR-Pa
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PaCkeD
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NUDe PUMPS
will focus the
attention on
your dress and
give the
illusion of
longer legs.
(Kangana) yOG
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wed be happy to carry our day totes stuffed
w
with everything we could possibly need, but we
really cant. Heres what your party Purse
should always have!
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20
FASHION DIY:
Designer Digs
2. a pack of gum or
mints for, you know,
when youre leaning
into a hottie.
1. a sample size
bottle of your
favourite perfume
(because its damn
tough to stick a
100ml container in
there).
3. a compact
mirror, to
instantly
check your
make-up and
hair without
having to rush
to the
restroom.
4. a mini comb,
to smoothen
any flyaways
and help with
last-minute hair
emergencies.
8. a mascara.
Double up the dose
during a restroom
break for a fresh,
bright-eyed appeal.
5. your
y
phone,
but obvs!
7. the
he lipstick
youre wearing.
Refresh it after
every drink or two
to maintain colour
and impact.
6. a slim
cardholder, to
keep a few
business
cards handy;
you never
know who you
might meet!
(ReStyleReStOReReJOICe.
BlOGSPOt.IN)
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Fix a voice
voice
Gone mIA
party special
22
left with
lots of
food, postparty?
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23
MY ToP
ParTY TiP!
kItteN
HeelS:
5 HOURS
weDGe
HeelS:
3 HOURS
StIlettO
HeelS:
1 HOUR
BlOCk
HeelS:
2 HOURS
BalleRINa
FlatS:
all NIGHt
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2 ParTY
MY ToP
ParTY TiP GaMes for
New PeePs!
lawyer and party veteran,
Niamat bakshi, tells us her
cardinal rule for hosting a
successful bash.
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26
A FlIrtING SEcrE
crEt tHAt
cr
HAt NEvE
HA
NEvEr FAIlS
NEv
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While he may not detect a fancy hairstyle, a guy is likely to zero in on a
seemingly innocent mouth move: pursing your lips. It subconsciously signals
youre uninterested and hence triggers a reverse psychology effect, making
him want to impress you even more. Try a sweet lip tint for extra power!
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Give the
classic black a
party-season
twist with
some gold
sparkle in the
inner lids.
aRCHeD BROwS
Perfectly
groomed brows
will balance your
features and
frame your eyes.
GlOSSy lIPS
y want your
you
eyes to do all the
talking, so pick a
subtle peachypink gloss for
your pout.
BaRely-tHeRe BlUSH
Instead of leaving
your cheeks bare, a
gentle kiss of colour
on your apples is the
perfect finishing touch.
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laStING BlOwDRy
wash your hair
w
twicethe cleaner it
is, the longer your
blowdry will last.
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life lessons
Itching to be an author but dont know how to go about it? We asked a fashion
graduate, a Pharmacy student, a Hindi film scholar and a self styled romantic
all with best-selling books to their names, to tell us exactly how they did it.
By Nupur Sharma
COSMOPOLITAN december2013
so you wanna
wRITE a BooK...
life lessons
my unhappiness. I am motivated
to write stories that ask questions.
I want people to read my books
and perhaps recognise some of
the issues raised in their own lives.
While I dont want to thrust my
views, I do hope that my writing
starts interesting conversations.
In the entire period before I
actually got a break, I received
incredible support from my family.
My mom and dad collectively
are my rock! My brother is the
ultimate support with his calm, cool
stabilising energy to balance my
creative chaos.
I always sought out avenues
to grow as an artist. In fact, my
big break came via a writing
conferencean event that brought
PuBLIsHERs TaKE
We got all our book-related questions answered by Vaishali Mathur, Senior
Commissioning Editor, Penguin India. You writing this down?
Q: I want to write,
but am freaked
out by the thought
of competition. Is
there an openness
to fresh voices in
the market?
Vaishali Mathur: Its an exciting
time in Indian publishing.
The industry is evolving, and
publishers are much more open to
experimentation. With the rise of
the aspirational class, there is a lot
of mass market and self publishing
happening too.
Q: Whats the best way to get a
publisher to listen up? Do I have a
better chance of winging it through
an agent?
VM: It all depends on the proposal
and the strength of the writing. That
said, agents have direct connects
with commissioning editors and
know their lists well. They are
also quick to assess potential. So
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Im a
very
tentative
person.
writing is
one way
of finding
certainty.
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only in cosmo
Snigdha
Palchoudhuri
PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
ASSISTANT, CHRISTIAN DIOR
COUTURE
My personal style is...
A mix of various classic pieces, and it
varies from a summer dress to chic
pant suits.
Meet the
FAShION
PR!
These girls work with big brands, love their jobs
as public relations professionals, and have
amazing style to boot. Cosmo rounds up some
of the best in the industry! By Meher Bajwa
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Vest, AM:PM;
leather
leggings;
shoes, and
accessories, all
Snigdhas own
only in cosmo
Akshita Sekhri
Dress,
Surendri by
Yogesh
Chaudhary;
earrings and
ring, Zariin
Priyanka Arora
My top shopping
tips are...
Try looking for
something that suits
your personality
more than just
being trendy. And
dont always get
influenced by what
your friends think.
A trend Im loving
right now is...
Im excited about
the return of colour
for S/S 14itll be
bold!
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only in cosmo
Debangini
Nath
STYLIST AND MARKETING HEAD,
PUMA
182
Tassle-detail
dress, Kallol
Datta; jacket
and shoes, all
Debanginis own
only in cosmo
Shagun Mehindro
ASSISTANT DESIGNER & PRESS RELATIONS
MANAGER, MANISH ARORA PARIS
Angelique Raina
My personal
style is...
Playful, fitted,
monochromatic
and heavily
inspired by the
50s.
Dress,
Salvatore
Ferragamo;
ring, Zariin;
shoes,
Angeliques
own
My top shopping
tips are...
Find the right size.
Colour will always
make you happy,
and simple is the
best way to go
sometimes!
The best part
about my job is...
I have a job
tailored to my skills
and persona as I
apply myself as a
designer and use
my outgoing
personality while
handling PR.
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Jacket,
Manish
Arora;
earrings,
Mrinalini
Chandra;
top, tights
and shoes,
all Shaguns
own
The one
essential work
wear garment
is...
Pants that look
like pants but are
actually leggings.
Comfort is key.
A trend Im loving
right now is...
Im quite averse to
trends, but Im so
glad crop tops have
gained
momentumIve
always loved them!
Indian designers I
appreciate are...
Sabyasachi, Anamika
Khanna, Nikhil
Thampi, Amit
Aggarwaland this is
just a short version of
a very long list!
body love
My Body
Condence Tips!
by Sonakshi Sinha
Cosmo caught up with the sexy actress for her
secrets to feeling grrreat!!
On being body-confident...
Sonakshi Sinha: For me,
being body confident means that one
has to be content in their skin and
not live with the notion that being
skinny is the only way to look hot.
You could look a certain way, and be
a certain body type, but whats
important is that youre comfortable
with who you are and feel good
about yourself.
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On the importance of
looking a certain way in the
film industry...
SS: Yes, this need does exist in the
industry, but I dont think its
necessarily a bad thing. Being actors,
were constantly under the scanner and
there is a requirement to look good.
But we do it because we want to, not
because its forced on us. Its a personal
n
choice at the end of the day.
career
The Next
10 Minutes
n 24 March 2008,
I headed to my
rst day of
work
as Chief Operating
Ofcer of a small
company called
Facebook. I
remember feeling
excited. I also felt a
little nervous...maybe
even a little scared
about this new
challenge. I knew the
tech business well
after spending
more than six
years at Google. I
had shared many
dinners with CEO
Mark Zuckerberg
before he offered me the
job, and I knew we were in
sync about the importance of
Facebooks mission. My fear
was more the general anxiety
you feel over the risks associated
with a new job and the worry
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Peter Dazeley/gettyimages.com
Thats how long itll take to read the surprising advice of one of
the worlds most successful women: Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook.
From where you sit to your choice of romantic partner...
get it right and you could boost your salary.
career
drawing negative attention. Fear of
overreaching. Fear of being judged.
Fear of failure. And for those who
want to have children, the fear that
we cant be both good employees and
good mothers.
I know its pointless to tell someone
to be fearless. But it does help to
tell ourselves to ght our fears at
every stage of our lives. Dont be
afraid to offer your opinion. Dont be
afraid of waiting to nd a life partner
wholl support you in achieving your
dreams. And dont be afraid to be fully
engaged in your career, even as you
plan to have a family. By ghting these
fears, women can pursue professional
success and personal fulllment.
Five years ago, I dived into my
Facebook job as fearlessly as I could.
And although at the time people
questioned why I would want to work
for a 23-year-old, no-one asks me that
anymore.
Its your turn now. Please ask
yourself: What would I do if I werent
afraid? And then go and do it.
Success Secret #1
Sit at
the Table
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Multiple studies
show that women
often judge their
own performance
as worse than it
actually is, while men
judge their own
performance as
better than it
actually is.
a watershed moment for me. A
moment when I witnessed an internal
barrier altering womens behaviour. A
Nick oNkeN
career
partners and children who may not
even exist yet. Compared to our
male colleagues, fewer of us aspire
to senior positions.
Internal obstacles are rarely
discussed and often underplayed.
These internal obstacles deserve a
lot more attention because they are
under our own control.
I know that in order to continue
to grow and challenge myself, I
have to believe in my own abilities.
I still face situations that I fear are
beyond my qualications. And I still
sometimes nd myself spoken over
and discounted while men sitting
next to me are not. But now I know
how to take a deep breath and keep
my hand up. I have learnt to sit at
the table.
Success Secret #2
Make Your
Partner
a Real
Partner
I truly believe that the single
most important career decision
a woman makes is whether she
will have a life partner and who
that partner is. A woman who
can nd someone who is
73%
of women in a recent
survey felt barriers still
exist for females seeking
senior management and
board-level positions in
the UK.
When
a husband
and wife both
work full-time, the
mother does 40%
more childcare and
about 30% more
housework than
the father.
Nick oNkeN
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career
Her horoscope
said shed get
a raise. Yay!
Success Secret #3
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Dont
Leave
Find
Before
someone
who wants an
You
equal partner.
Leave
Someone who values
career
No, the baby
did not
appreciate
being called
Boo Boo!
unappreciated.
The years
The time to scale
leading up to
back is when a
break is needed
having children are
or when a child
not the time to lean
arrivesnot
years
in
back but the critical
advance. The
time to lean in. Dont years leading
up to having
enter the workforce
children are
already looking for not the time to
an exist.
lean back, but the
critical time to lean
in. Anyone whos lucky
enough to have options
should keep them open. Dont enter
the workforce already looking for
the exit. Dont put on the brakes.
Accelerate. Keep a foot on the gas
pedal until a decision must be made.
Thats the only way to ensure that
when that day comes, there will be a
n
real decision to make.
To know more
about Sheryl
Sandburgs, COO
of Facebook, life
experiences and
career mantras
for women, buy
her book, Lean
In: Women,
Work, And The
Will To Lead.
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quiz
Are You
GeTTinG
in Your
ow n wAY?
1. there is an opening for a senior position
at your company. Youre slightly
underqualifieddo you go for it anyway?
After 20
minutes of
great
patience, her
manager
yelled, stop
giggling!
8 to 10 Points
c. Sometimes. Im only
human, and once in
a while, that extra
hour of sleep is too
sweet to resist.
4. Ever since you were five, you and your best friend have
talked about living in Paris for a year. shes readyare you in?
a. Paris was a trs cool
b. Mais, nontoo
many unknowns.
Youll watch Amlie
again instead.
5. its time for a change. You ask your hairstylist what she
thinks, and she tells you youd look bitchin with bangs. Your
response?
a. With my tiny head?
what youre
thinking? Then
make the call on
getting a Nicole
Richie side swoop.
sCoRinG: 1. a2, b1, c0; 2. a0, b1, c2; 3. a2, b0, c1; 4. a1, b0, c2; 5. a0, b2, c1
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4 to 7 Points
Cruising Comfortably
Congrats on that finely tuned gut! You
consider your options, but you dont
tend to get stuck. Heres a trick for
an off day: Immediately counter
negative thoughts with positive
ones, says Judith Sills Ph.D., author
of Excess Baggage: Getting Out Of
Your Own Way. For example: Im too
tired to work out...but I know how
great Ill feel after.
0 to 3 Points
Stuck in Traffic
Overthink, much? We all consider
risks and gains before action, says
Sills. But you tend to over analyse...
and get paralysed. Try to be more
carefreewould one free drink kill
you?! And give yourself half an hour
daily to worry. Your subconscious will
keep working after you stop, which
will help you hone your instincts so
you can make quicker calls.
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Emma Watson
knows how to
make plaid
look chic!
A Stunning-Skin
Afternoon
We teamed up with Kaya Skin Clinic, and Delhis swish circle to get a
low-down on how to get great skin, at every age!
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Men
&
You
What makes them tick,
tune in, and turn on
Farhan akhtar
I find love
stories very
boring!
By Priyam chaturvedi
If there was an award category for
Multi-Tasking Bollywood Hottie,
Farhan Akhtar would win it, without
much contention. The man is an
actor, singer, producer, director,
script-writer, lyricist, television host
and now social activist, and very
successful at each of his roles. His last
release, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, was a
tremendous hit that proved his mettle
as an actorand won him tonnes of
accolades. Ironic, considering Farhan
became an actor simply because he
felt like acting! Here, Mr A talks
about date night faux pas, his
upcoming projects and his recent
social initiative, MARD.
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Men vs.
(Party)
Fashion!
These guys have some pretty strong opinions on
this seasons party trends. By Meher Bajwa
the panel
Gaurav
Chawla
26,
Entrepreneur
Sharan
Mahajan,
27, Marketing
Head, Niki
Mahajan
Design Studio
OOr
SOnam Kap
a
a
in al
GauravI think this one is
really ery. It looks modern yet
traditionalsuper like!
SharanI cant stop looking at
her! The red is brilliant, with just
the right amount of sheerness.
DilsherI like the owy fabric of
this dress. Its quite feminine and
sexy in an understated way.
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hOpra
priyanKa cKSena
in tiSha Sa
GauravBlack and gold is always
a stunning combination to me. I
think she makes quite an impact in
this outt.
SharanToo much of lungi
inspiration going on, if you ask me.
Not my favourite of the lot.
DilsherIm okay with this outt,
but it kinda seems like the top
half and bottom half werent put
together with much thought.
(Indiancelebs)yOgeN ShAh
Dilsher Virk,
28, Product
Engineer
fernanDez
jacqueline nD niDhi
in panKaj a
DuKOne
DeepiKa pa KbOx
in a quir
jacKet
in
neha Dhupia
na
n
a
h
K
anamiKa
SharanThat jacket is
denitely a conversation starter
smart idea! I like it.
SharanThe off-shoulder
look is sexy and the whole
outt is an interesting take on
something traditional.
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Hey girl!
Need a guys perspective on dating and mating?
Weve got your back! By Priyam Chaturvedi
Shopaholics
Synonymous
Lets settle the old
shopping debate:
you love it, we
dont. As a man,
our appearance has
never been crucial. Its
your fault, really: as long
as were presentable, you accept
us. We just need a decent job,
some personality and look hygienic
enough to touch. See, your fault!
Also, shopping involves spending
money on shallow things like
clothes. Wed rather spend it on
important stuff like booze, gadgets
and a trip to Bangkok.
We love
to cuddle. We
really do!
Name: Sorabh Pant
Day Job: Stand-up comic
Twitter: @HankyParty
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Cuddle Me That!
Trust me: men really do like
cuddling! And when we dont, its not
because we dont love you. Its just
that we lost the Temperature Wars
(TWs). TWs are fought in every
bedroom on Earth. You see, women
are always cold at night. And you
always win the TWs because your
arguments are stronger. And, youre
11 times better looking.
Men feel hot, always. So when
we have to spoon with you, its like
hugging a burning log. Also, we
fall asleep in nine minutes. You
spend 30 minutes hugging and
talking, ruining our sleep pattern.
Its just not something we like to
promote, so we got together and
perpetuated the misnomer that we
hate spooning.
Men and
women can
be just friends!
with someone.
Which brings me to a very
important result: sometimes, when
a man says he is good friends with
a woman who is not his lover, he
actually means it!
That said, there are ways to handle
friendships with the opposite sex.
For one, you should let your partner
know that their place in your life
is sacrosanct and irreplaceable.
And if there ever comes a point
where feelings start to develop, Id
suggest you be upfront about the
situation. I believe its always better
to say whats on your mind, than let
confusion enter a relationship.
Every night
can be date
night!
Name: Sahil Anand
Day Job: Actor
Twitter: @SahilAnand0101
All men will agree that when
their girlfriend asks them,
Honey, do you remember what
day it is today? its like losing
a PS3 match to your arch rival.
In that split second, our mind
thinks of all possible dates that
could be important to you
from our anniversary, to the rst
time we said I love you, or your
pet poochs birthday!
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fashion
Ready,
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Party!
Gold accents and sheer
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faux fur to make up this
seasons event
wardrobeget ready
to shine like a diamond!
Photographs by
Ashish Chawla;
Styled by Tanima Khosla
and Vansangmawia
Chhangte
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beauty
This party season, its all about the peepers! Chanels international make-up
expert Dominique Papadopoulos shows us the best looks to cop.
Words by Vasudha Rai; Photographs by Aneev Rao
Eyed Like
That!
beauty
The Plum
Essential
beauty
Eye Confetti
Sparkle is big this seasonand just in
time for the festive month! An easy way
to work the trend: after swiping the
upper lid with black cream shadow,
brush a gel or powder shimmer over it.
Finally, cut miniature pieces of tinfoil
and stick them along the lash-line with
false-eyelash glue.
Dominique used: Le Blush Crme De
Chanel in Prsage, Illusion DOmbre in
Mirifique and Fantasme, Le Crayon
Yeux in Noir and Le Vernis in Bel Argus,
all Chanel.
Model: Kanishtha Dhankar at Anima
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Rita
Ora
promotion
Beauty tip of
the month
Using a toner for your
skin is actually more
important than you think.
Use a toner for removing
make up and getting
fawless skin.
Clinique
Clarifying
lotion, `600
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to give a rich pigmented colour.
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Plush Parts
Mena
Suvari
Jaime
King
Cutesy
Tails
Blake
Lively
Nina
Dobrev
Wella
Shimmer
Delight Shine
Spray, `525
Ashley
Tisdale
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beauty
Percy & Reed No
Fuss
Fabulousness Dry
Shampoo,
`1,220
1,220 approx.
Kiehls Creme
With Silk Groom,
`1,350
Sleek
Updos
This ballerina party style looks
simple, but taming the face-framing
baby hair can be a task. After using a
smoothing cream to blowdry, spritz
a little hairspray on a toothbrush,
and use it to fix any baby hairs.
Punk
Quiffs
Kendall
Jenner
LOral
Professionnel
Techni.art
Volume
Riche,
`1,100
approx.
Julianne
Hough
Smooth Waves
Varying degrees of wavesfrom almost-straight to tousledhave found favour this party season.
All you need is some mousse and the right barrel size of curling irons. A smooth style like this needs
a large curling barrel used only from the mid-length or bottom half of your hair. Roll your hair over
the barrel not more than three or four times to keep the top smooth.
Selena
Gomez
Amanda
Seyfreid
Olivia
Wilde
beauty
Retro Swirls
Get vintage-style waves that go well with
classic colours and silhouettes. Create
a side part and prep hair with a stronghold mousse. Start curling sections from
above the ear to create Shirley Templeesque curls. When cool, comb hair with
a fine toothed tailcomb in a downward
motion to get a smooth retro wave that
you can pin into a faux bob, or twist into
a chignon.
Schwarzkopf
OSiS Hold
Miracle, `850
Rosie
Huntington
Whiteley
Dazzling Half-Ups
Get the best of both worlds with hair that gets party-ready instantly.
Glam it up with a little clever pinning (like Rosie did), textured like
Rachel, or school
ool girl like Alia. The important thing is to add height
on top with some gentle teasing. Finish with hairspray.
Emma
Blunt
Kangana
Ranaut
Matrix
Design Pulse
Hair Lock,
`550
Rachel
Bilson
Alia
Bhatt
Kiera
Knightley
beauty
BEAuTY
snakes and
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25
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27
21
20
10
11
Do you
pick your
spots? Yes:
go down
the snake.
No: roll
the dice.
23
Do you get at least
six hours sleep
each night? Yes: roll
the dice. No: go
down the snake.
22
Have you found
the perfect red
lippie for you?
you
Yes: move up
the ladder. No:
roll the dice.
M.A.C
Lipstick in
Riri Woo,
`990
9
Do you moisturise
daily? No: go down
the snake. Yes: roll
the dice.
Peter
Thomas
Roth Instant
Mineral
SPF, `2,880
2,880
Do you
wear a broad
spectrum
sunscreen daily? Yes: go up
the ladder. No: roll the dice.
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Soul Tree
Ayurvedic
Moisturiser,
`350
350
Do you drink
eight glasses of
water every
day? Yes: go up
the ladder. No:
roll the dice.
ladders
28
29
Do you wiggle
your mascara
at the lash
roots for
volume? Yes:
roll the dice.
No: go down
the snake.
12
18
Lancme
Bi-Facil Eye
Makeup
Remover,
`1,900
Lanc
me Bi-Facil
Eye Makeup
Remover, `1,900
31
Kiehls Powerful
Strength Line
Reducing
Concentrate,
`4,050
4,050
Have you
started an
anti-ageing
regimen?
Yes: go up
the ladder.
No: roll
the dice.
16
Sephora Blush
Me! in Rose
Rebelle, `800
13
Inglot
Breathable
Cream
Foundation,
`1,400
Do you smoke?
Yes: go down
the snake. No:
roll the dice.
30
Elizabeth
Arden
Ceramide
Plump
Perfect
Mascara,
`2,250
19
14
15
Do you wear
blush on the
apples of
the cheeks
(and not the
sides)? Yes:
go up the
ladder. No:
roll the dice.
Do you test a
foundation shade on
your jaw instead of
the wrist? Yes: go up
the ladder. No: roll
the dice.
Do you
remove your
make-up
every night?
Yes: go up the
ladder. No: roll
the dice.
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e
H
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r
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beauty
Fragrances
That Will Change
Perfume can do way more than just turn heads.
The way you smell can actually change your state
of mind. Youll feel sexier with him, more fun
among your friends, extra confident at workand
totally at ease during those moments in between.
Its all about the right notes.
MGeOrGIA KuhN/COrbIS
Your Mood!
Primal Potions
3. Hot Hippie
4. Full Bloom
5. Liquid Gold
6. Siren Call
beauty
1. Crystal Clear
2. Morning Mist
2
3
3. Understated Style
Eau de Off-Duty
Perfect for just-you daysno make-up, no
obligationsthese subtle scents melt into skin,
enhancing your authentic self.
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4. Bottle Service
5. Clean Sweep
6. Urban Oasis
beauty
Power Players
A (single!) spritz of a bold, take-charge blend can
psych you up and offer a competitive edge.
1. Statement Maker
2.French Twist
3. Office Romance
1
2
4. Inspirational
Spritz
Let the scent of figa fruit that roots
itself in rocky, arid conditionsinspire
you to survive (and thrive!). Armani/
Priv Figuier Eden,`8,710
approx./100ml
5. Top Shelf
6. Plum Job
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Touch Base
with the World
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beauty
Party Starters
Bright, optimistic, and bubbly, these fruity
fragrances are the aroma equivalent of your
favourite GNO playlist.
1. Bee Happy
2. Blend With
Benefits
3. Juicy Fruit
3
4. Liquid Cheer
5
2 6
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5. Hope In a Bottle
advertorial
Make a clean sweep and let your complexion speak for itself. We tell you how to
get the look and the understated accessories that go with it.
Sometimes it's good to whisper
and not to scream. We mean
choosing to perfect the basics,
starting from your skin. While
good skin is mostly genetic, you
can still fake it by using the right
products in the right sequence.
Most essentially though, start
by moisturising your skin
thoroughly to plump it up.
When it comes to make-up, start
by dotting concealer on spots that
need it and then pat it into the skin
to blend. Dot concealer over your
T-zone and blend into the
corners of the nose and mouth.
Set it with a dusting of powder
and add colour with a touch of
blush. We love Lakm Face
Stylist range that is made with
all these basics that are created
to get a flawless finish.
`900
900
This
extremely
blend-friendly
foundation will
even out your
skin tone in an
instant.
This
concealer helps
erase blemishes
without
looking heavy
at all.
These nude
gloves are the
easiest way to
chic up your
outt.
`750
750
`1,200
1,200
The
nishing touch
to good skin is
a pop of colour
with this Blush
Duo.
beauty
6. Lemon Twist
7. Permanent
Vacation
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Ive never been able to find and wear a perfume thats totally
me. Thats because I have an almost nonexistent sense of smella condition called anosmia that
affects nearly 2 million people in the US. Its not fatal, but it is
really annoying. Maybe Ive just seen too many romantic
films where a man becomes intoxicated by the scent of a
woman, but I firmly believe that nothing expresses a womans
personality as much as her signature perfume.
Ive had to rely on the preferences of the men Ive dated
to help me make my choices. Ive even consulted the nostrils
of friends (and a few doormen!) to tell me if Ive overdosed or
required another spritz. But after my last relationship ended,
I decided it was time to find a fragrance that fit me.
Thats where Sue Phillipsa New Yorkbased
scentologist, famous for her 11-question Scent Personality
Test and customised fragrances that stem from itcame in.
After quizzing me, I was told that my perfect scent fell in the
fresh family (think citrus, grassy, and ozonic notes...aka the
smell after a rainstorm). Sue set out a tray of 18 bottles filled
with blends of 15 to 20 different ingredients. Given my issue,
I didnt expect to smell a thing. Still, Sue prodded me on,
untilmiracle!I was able to detect a faint whiff of four
individual blends: citrus, juniper, green, and balsamic.
According to the science of aromatherapy and Sues extensive
research, they all evoke easygoing, uplifting, and sprightly
feelings...words that, I like to think, describe me. She
blended them in a little glass bottle and handed it over.
But at home, when I placed my nose against my wrist and
inhaled...again, there was nothing. How was this possible?
According to my ENT specialist, Stacey Silvers, MD, we
all have 12 cranial nerves in our brains. Most smells hit the
first one, the olfactory nerve...and mine was damaged. But
my fifth one worked. Its function was to detect strong smells
like those I picked up on during the session with Sue.
However, once I sprayed the fragrance and the notes were
diffused into the air, they lost their potency.
Now I buy perfume for different reasons: perhaps its the
best-seller du jour, maybe I love the shape of the bottle.
Whatever the reason, no-one can say theres one scent that
screams me. What I wear to dinner tonight will likely be
totally different than what I leave in my wake tomorrow. And
really, thats who I am: someone who is hard to pin down,
unpredictable, and thrives on changing the rules.
beauty
Cosmos Elevator
ChallEngE
Think it takes forever to apply makeup? Not
true! We asked designers and bloggers at
Terrible Twos, twins Zoya and Zina Singh, to
step into an elevator, and go from bare to fully
in how long it takes to cover 10 floors!
before
TOTAL TIME
AfTer
AfTer
A
1 Min 20 Sec
In 40 seconds
In 20 seconds
Lancme Le
Crayon Khol
Waterproof
in Brun,
`1,050
Benefit The
POREfessional,
`2,230
Sephora
Rouge
Cream
Lipstick in
Over, `800
In 20 seconds...
beauty
AfTer
TOTAL TIME
1 Min 40 Sec
before
Step in 50 seconds
...for a quick smoke around the
eyes, she drew a flicked cat
In 20 seconds...
Givenchy
Magic Kohl,
`1,075
YSL Radiant
Touch,
`2,300
M.A.C
Lipstick in
Girl About
Town, `990
beauty
the
Beauty Panel
Verdict is in!
India's first Beauty Panel gives you honest reviews and feedback on the hottest
products on shelves right now. Heres whats hot this month!
THESTS
PANELI
This one is
gentle, effective
and leaves skin
feeling exfoliated
and smooth.
Sophie Choudry
Nandini
Bhalla, Editor
Cosmo
Masaba
Gupta,
Designer
Malini
Ramani,
Designer
Cynthia
Charu
Sachdeva, Luxury Zacharica,
Brands Director Beauty Blogger
Malini
Agarwal,
Blogger
Forest Essentials
Rupam Body
Cleansing Paste,
`1,975
Easy to apply
and gives a
great, messy,
I-dont-give-a
damn-but-I
really-do kind
of look! Love!
Finally a product
that encourages
movement and
texture, without
feeling heavy.
Shibani Dandekar
Vasudha
Rai, Beauty
Director, Cosmo
Mehak
Sagar,
Beauty Blogger
Anushka
Manchanda,
Singer
Rod
Anker,
Hair Stylist
Ira
Dubey,
Theatre Actress
Daniel
Bauer,
Make-up Artist
Instantly gave
my hair thickness
with texture, that
held on to my
otherwise
straight hair.
Rod Anker
Anamika Khanna
Mandira
Wirk,
Designer
Anamika
Khanna,
Designer
Shefali
Shetty,
Hair Stylist
Sophie
Choudry,
Singer
Shibani
Dandekar,
VJ
No
chippingwhich
is so important!
Now Im waiting
for some cool
new shades.
Nandini Bhalla
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Lakm
Absolute Gel
Stylist, `400
Toni&Guy
Casual Sea
Salt Spray,
`900
beauty
These are such fun,
on-trend colours,
especially pink, which is
so in this season!
This is super-light
and denes my
waves without
making them feel
crunchy or stiff.
Sophie Choudry
Vasudha Rai
Maybelline
Color Show
Nail Enamel,
`75
Major frizz-ghting
powers! Leaves
hair smooth and
shiny, without
making it oily.
Charu Sachdev
My mum
and I
swear by
this! It
prevents
polish from
chipping in
the initial
hours.
Nandini Bhalla
TIGI Bed
Head Spoil
Me, `950
Sophie Choudry
A life-saver! I
spray it on 45
seconds after my
nal coat and
Im left with
no-chip nails!
Rod Anker
Nandini Bhalla
O.P.I
Rapidry
Spray, `948
Malini Agarwal
Garnier
Fructis Long
& Strong
Shampoo,
`329
LOral
Paris True
Match BB
La Creme,
`550
This product
encouraged me to
colour my nails,
because the drying
time has been cut
down drastically.
Charu Sachdev
Cynthia Zacharica
Mandira Wirk
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beauty
Sally
ally Hansen
Insta-Dry AntiChip Top Coat,
`335
335
DONNAKArAN
Is there a way to
make a sticker
mani last longer?
Clinique
Clarifying
Lotion, `600
Giorgio Armani
Rouge Ecstacy,
`2,260 each, at
nordstorm.com
Kiehls
Calendula
Herbal-Extract
Toner, `2,500
Expert
DrIesVANNOteN
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beauty
Lust List
Pretty stuff weve got our eyes on this month!
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December 2013
Say Hello
to Gaurav
Guptas
Prt Collection!
Gaurav
Gupta
Pre-pleated georgette
sari with sculpted
peacock embroidery,
`24,000
Rich black
brocade open
pallu sari with
perennial motif,
`22,500
hot list
Kitsch, the luxury multi-brand store, recently joined hands with designer Tahir Sultan and his I Love Jaisalmer
NGO. Tahir has curated a collection of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind cushions made by women in Jaisalmer, and the
proceeds from the sales will go towards the wellness of women and children in the city (including much-needed
financial freedom). Additionally, part of the money earned will go towards maintaining the Shri Jawahar Hospital.
These pretty pieces, priced at `4,000 each, are available exclusively at Kitsch stores in Delhi and Mumbai.
kamla Cushion
sushila Cushion
The movies
worth watching!
American Hustle
starring: Christian bale, bradley
Cooper and Amy Adams
Directed by: David o. Russell
Irving Rosenfeld (Bale) and Sydney
Prosser (Adams) are con artists forced
to work with FBI agent Richie DiMaso
(Cooper) in the world of the Jersey mafia.
Carrie
starring: Chlo Grace Moretz
and julianne Moore
Directed by: kimberly Peirce
This re-take on the classic horror story
about a shy girl, Carrie White, who is
outcast by her peers and sheltered by
her religious mother,
r, and unleashes
telekinetic terror on the small town.
The Last Days On Mars
starring: Liev schreiber
Directed by: Ruairi Robinson
This science fiction thriller follows a
group of astronaut explorers who are on
a six-month mission to Mars to collect
specimens, and succumb to a
mysterious and terrifying force.
Queen bee
says, `449
lifestylist
PARTIES!
Fashion
All-Access!
Cosmo teamed up with professional
haircare brand TRESemm to
recreate a backstage Fashion Week
scene, along with Delhis fash frat!
lifestylist
Poonam Bhagat
and Mandira Wirk
Yogesh
Chaudhary
Priyanka Modi
and Amit
Aggarwal
Amol Vadhera
Mini chocolates?!
Oh yes, we did!
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FROM
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Cosmo Astro
Get a sneak peek at what to look forward to...and what to watch out for.
colleague shares your POV. Its the start of
an important relationship.
Aquarius
Virgo
(AUG
AUG.. 23sEP
23sEP
EPt. 22)
FOCUS ON: Feeling your best. Youve been
burning the candle at both ends. Add
greens to your diet every day for a week
and youll feel a much-needed boost.
Pisces
Capricorn
(DEC. 22JAN. 19)
FOCUS ON: Finishing what you start. You
have lots of projects going on. Commit to
one and youll see results. Take note when a
Aries
(MARCH 21APRIL 20)
FOCUS ON: Resisting winter hibernation.
Plan a ski trip with your pals, or grab your
sneakers and hit the park. Staying active
makes you feel sexy.
Libra
(sEPt.
EPt. 23oCt.
EP
23o
22)
FOCUS ON: Being open if a childhood crush
tries to reconnect. After one date, youll
know if there is chemistry.
Scorpio
(oCt.
t. 23Nov.
23 ov
ov. 21)
2
FOCUS ON: Establishing where you stand in
a key relationship. Youve recently had an
epiphany about what you want from this
person. Lay it all out on the table on the 1st
and youll get answers.
n
Taurus
(APRIL 21MAY 21)
FOCUS ON: Plotting your New Years
resolutions. Be clear about what you want
for 2014 and itll be more likely to happen.
Gemini
(MAY 22JUNE 20)
FOCUS ON: Projecting competence. A
chance encounter with an old
acquaintance will lead to a career
opportunity this winter, so be engaged
and polite.
Cancer
(Bday girls, clockwise from
left) sarah
arah Jane Dias, Nicki
Minaj, Miley Cyrus, sameera
Reddy, scarlett
carlett Johansson
and Katherine Heigl
Leo
(JULY 23AUG. 22)
FOCUS ON: Getting cozy with your
boyfriend. The closeness will deepen your
James Franco
SAgittAriuS
Best Love Matches
Aries
Leo
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shopping guide
FashioN
011-42114211. ChanelThe
Mumbai-400013. Roberto
Kailash-I, ND-48.
Namrata JoshipuraCrescent
Tel: 011-29521568.
Outhousewww.perniaspopupshop.
ND-17. LancmeSelect
110070.
Beauty
011-46098541. Maybelline
41018275. ColorbarShop
nationwide. SephoraSelect
Tel: 011-41349797.
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last word
Go on Britney,
give us a
smile...
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7 8
10
0 1
Looks like
Kate Moss
has a splitting
headache.
Kourtney
Kardashian needs a
(few) helping hands.
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7 8
10
10
0 1
The Celeb
9 10
7 8
5
4
77
0 1
0 1
Drink-O-Meter
These stars sure know how to get the party started!
7 8
99
10
0 1
Christina
Aguileras
expression kinda
says it all, no?
7 8
99
10
Cara Delevingne
wanted to party till
dawn...and she did!
0 1
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7 8
10
It was one
baby step
at a time
for Mickey
Rourke.
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