December 2019

Cosmopolitan India

Fun, Fearless, Female

Cosmopolitan India2 min readPsychology
Editor’s Letter
I CAN PREDICT HOW 2020 WILL TURN OUT FOR YOU… Modification: I can’t quite prophesize that you’ll meet a dashing dude in May or sip wine in Positano in October, but I can reveal if you’ll be happier in the New Year. How? Well, based on how you’ve spen
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You Tell Us
“Shraddha Kapoor looked lovely on the cover! I loved all her beauty looks, and thank you for the tips on how to recreate them. The interview was equally interesting, too. I agree, it is important for women to stand up for (and with) each other. It wa
Cosmopolitan India2 min readFashion
Cosmo’s Best-dressed List
Over the year, we have come to trust that Deepika Padukone will dish out a systematic dose of artistic expression. But she made her most noteworthy appearance yet at Cannes 2019, in a lime-green Giambattista Valli gown, complete with the outré hairba
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5 Minutes With Malaika
Cosmo: Tell us about Reebok’s new concept store, Fit Hub 3.0… Malaika Arora: “It’s the first of its kind in the country! Today, the world over, fitness is not looked at as just fitness alone…it’s become fused with fashion. And that coming together is
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Hot Guys That Travel
“I’m training to be a pilot and fly as a hobby. So one of my favourite things to do in SF is go to the Livermore airport and fly around. If you’re passionate about planes too, do go there. The Livermore Outlets is also a great place to shop. The area
Cosmopolitan India4 min readGender Studies
Fashion Is Now Fluid
“Gender-fluid fashion is a crude, rudimentary, and myopic term coined to indulge the queer community. Our industry has deep-rooted misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, and classism. Designers think that putting a man in a sari or a woman in a tuxedo is
Cosmopolitan India2 min readFashion
Carrie Bradshaw
Carrie Bradshaw knew it in the ’90s that sequins will sparkle forever. A blingy number is still the Ultimate Party Dress because it makes you look sexy with minimal effort. Pair with equally sexy shoes and throw on a classic black coat for balance. O
Cosmopolitan India1 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
The Big Party Edit
Velvet is one sumptuous fabric that’s trending in many shapes and styles. There are so many reasons to love this plush fabric—one, it’s warmer than many of its cousins; two, it’s form-flattering as well; and three, it’s a guaranteed way to add a touc
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“Before I Sign Off…”
“I didn’t know what I was excited about more. That I was visiting a lesbian bar for the first time, or that I was on a date with a woman who I had met on the Guardian Soulmates dating website. I had just moved to London in 2011, and was still finding
Cosmopolitan India1 min readFashion
Dresses To Kill
Richly saturated jewel tones, such as amethyst purple and emerald green, are perfect to spice up staple winter hues. Romantic and sexy in equal measure, lace can also be paired with boots and sneakers for a more chill-girl vibe. Layering is hot this
Cosmopolitan India1 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
Street Style
“It’s the perfect weather to take this animal print, faux-fur baby for an outing. To highlight it, I’ve teamed it with an all-black outfit, with accents of gold by way of the accessories. The wide belt also works well to cinch the waist and lend a mo
Cosmopolitan India2 min readDesign
Runway To Real Life
@shereenlovebug “I have always been inspired by Twiggy’s out-there beauty aesthetic. Dior brought back her signature look at their Autumn-Winter/2019-2020 show, with models sporting exaggerated, drawn-on lower lashes. I chose this trend because it is
Cosmopolitan India3 min readFashion
Style News
After 15 years in the industry, designers Shane and Falguni Peacock inaugurated their first store in Mumbai, nestled in a heritage building in Kala Ghoda, and designed by Gauri Khan. Cosmo caught up with Falguni for details… Cosmo: Tell us about the
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Whose Line Is It Anyway?
A first from the brand, this liner features a hybrid tip that combines the ease of a felt-pen with the suppleness of a brush. Its fine tip allows for freer application, helping you recreate runway looks in a single stroke. The ultra-pigmented and wat
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3 Derms On The Rules Of Cleansing
“I am a huge fan of double cleansing—it leaves skin squeaky-clean, without stripping it off its natural oils. I start with Bioderma Micellar Water (it breaks down make-up easily) and then take a pump of Filorga Foam Cleanser to wash my face. If I’m w
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We Need To Talk About Eye Cream
‘Why can’t I just use my regular face cream?’ Well, “most face creams contain some sort of fragrance, which can aggravate eye skin,” explains US-based dermatologist Dendy Engelman, MD. “And thick ones can also cause the under-eye area to retain moist
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Beauty Scoop
We know how hard it can get to maintain bouncy, shiny locks in the colder months. And looks like the backstage pros heard our woes, as the runways this season were flooded with ’dos that you can easily nail with ‘second-day’ hair. Guido Palao, for st
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Girl Power! Kangana And Ashwiny
The Last time I Met Kangana Ranaut, it was on the French Riviera, where she had just finished walking the 71st Cannes Film Festival red carpet. It was her debut appearance, the stakes were high, and Kangana was committed to the sartorial cause—stroll
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Sex Robots Were Always Going To Be A Thing
There’s something off about Harmony’s face. All the human features are there, but her skin is poreless, as if she’s lived her entire life applying an unlimited supply of the world’s finest sheet masks. Her features are also perfectly symmetrical, but
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12 Cute Things Couples Can Do To Stay In Touch
It’s nice to have the ability to stay in touch with your partner even when they’re at work. But just because you can text them every few minutes doesn’t mean you should. If you’re worried about distracting yourself when you should be getting paid, th
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Are You A Modern-day Gypsy?
We all crave freedom. But some of us desire a carefree lifestyle, away from the hustle bustle, more than others. Remember Esmerelda from Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame? Since we saw the beautiful gypsy girl, with a mystic and free spirit, we’ve dre
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Is Your Job Toxic?
BEING STUCK IN A TOXIC JOB SUCKS, AND IT CAN—LIKE A BAD RELATIONSHIP—KNOCK YOUR CONFIDENCE AND MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE GOING TO BE THERE FOREVER. “WORK IS A BREEDING GROUND FOR BAD BEHAVIOUR BECAUSE ANY SITUATION WITH MORE THAN ONE PERSON INVOLVED
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Winds Of Change
“Till the end of the pitted and dusty lane, she was a dry, brown leaf swiftly floating down a clear stream. Part of it was easy, the part about being brown. ‘Brown as mud and common as mud,’ Aaji would scream every morning waking her up. The rest of
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A Beginner’s Guide To Therapy (because It Is A Thing You Can Do)
According to WHO, 7.5% of India suffers from some form of mental disorder. And that figure is likely much lower than the stark reality. With hardly any info available, how do you know what the right treatment for you looks like, especially when you’r
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Lust List
The latest drop by the brand delivers extreme shine-amplified colour in a single swipe, thanks to the Dimensional Shine Magnifier Complex. Plus, it’s loaded with hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E that keep lips hydrated all day long. Who doesn’t love mul
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The #trending Trio
This look is super-easy, and perfect for when you have zero time. A wash of vivid colour on your lids can totally change the game. Keep the make-up minimal—similar to the look before—to make your peepers shine. Apply primer to lids, as it helps the p
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Beauty Expert
Q Eyeshadows are…so tough to figure out! How can a beginner like me get in on the looks? A: Good timing—the AW19 eye looks are a major-rager, but also fairly easy to cop. Luckily, beauty has moved into a space where precision isn’t so important anymo
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Cosmo Astro
20.01–18.02 This month, work’s on your mind. With a bunch of planets in retrograde, things may slow down, but stay patient. Saturn will play a positive role when it comes to health and finances. Avoid being spendthrift this month and pay off your deb

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