Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2017 i Cosmopolitan India

Malini Ramani, Designer “To live up to my full potential—and spread a lot of love and joy!” Kalki Koechlin, Actor “To learn the art of restraint.” Malini Agarwal, Blogger “To leave my phone in my bag when I go out with friends and family.” Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor “To just keep growing every day.” Taapsee Pannu, Actor “To be more patient—and to stop taking life so seriously!” Urvashi Kaur, Designer “To make my life healthier, and more balanced than it currently is.” Kanishtha Dhankar, Model “To dance more.” Namrata Soni, Make-Up Artist “To be a better version of my 2016 self!“ Sonalika Sahai, Model “To be a lot more active and get…

“Once, I picked up a coffee I thought was mine at a café. I took a sip, realised it definitely wasn’t what I’d ordered, and put it back on the counter. The guy who’s coffee it actually was then came up and took it. I never said a thing, and just let him drink my pre-sipped coffee!” —SANIYA K., 19 ““I still live with my parents, and my boyfriend and I were hooking up in the living room. I was pretty sure we cleaned up afterwards. But three days later, my mom texted me a pic of the condom wrapper and wrote in all capital letters: ‘No sex on the family couch’. I was with my boyfriend when she sent it, and we were both totally embarrassed. He vowed never…

ZAC EFRON Catch him in Baywatch Why, yes. We will watch this bae, thank you! JASON MAMOA Catch him in Justice League From Khal Drogo to, um, Aquaman? Hey, we’ll take what we can get—as long as this beautiful man is given more screentime, please. IDRIS ELBA Catch him in The Dark Tower Baest bae Idris Elba as a gunslinger fighting an evil sorcerer. Count us so in. TOM HOLLAND Catch him in Spider-Man: Homecoming Okay, so 20 might be a tad young, but don’t pretend you weren’t crushing on the Biebs at the same age. Tom’s a cutie. KANAN GILL Catch him in Noor We get to see the adorable funny boy for the length of full-length feature instead of 15 minute snippets—and opposite Sonakshi Sinha, at that! LUDI…

Never access your bank website via a link. Never reply to an e-mail that requires you to enter personal information; threatens to close or suspend your account if you do not take immediate action by providing personal information; states your account has been compromised and asks you to enter or confirm your account information; asks you to enter your banking user ID, password and account number; or asks you to confirm, verify or refresh your account, credit card or address details. Always be aware of your cellphone status. If you suddenly stop receiving calls or SMSes, you could be the victim of a SIM-card swap. Call your service provider immediately. Regularly check your bank statements and online banking history. If an e-mail or SMS has a spelling mistake or poor…

NAIYNTARA KEWLANI, 22 “I’ve recently gotten into the whole hip-hop style aesthetic, and I’m channeling it here with a baseball cap and mesh wife-beater.” SHRUTI INGLE, 25 “I’m big on blues, and I think mixing light and dark hues always makes for an interesting OOTD.” ANGELINA PONGENER, 19 “Fishnets can be tricky to pull off, but I think going goth with them is best—dark lipstick, dark outfit, and a simple little choker for effect.” VINEESHA KEWLANI, 24 “I think denim has this association with being a bit staid—which is why I like to mix it up the way I have (with asymmetrical buttoning) to make it more fun!” SANSKRUTI INGLE, 19 “I’m a big believer in comfort dressing, but I don’t like to be sloppy. A peasant dress in a…

STEP 1 PRIME YOUR SKIN The hottest Korean import: splash masks. Concentrated with exfoliating lactic acid and citrus extracts, they prep skin to better absorb the masks that follow. Stand over a sink, splash a capful onto clean skin, pat your wet hands onto your face for 15 seconds, then rinse. 1.BLITHE Patting Splash Mask in Yellow Citrus and Honey, amazon.in , `13,118 STEP 2 CHOOSE YOUR SKIN GOAL CLEAR COMPLEXION Loaded with skin-clarifying tea leaves, a thin layer of this creamy mask will gently exfoliate your skin revealing instantly bright skin and preventing acne. 2. Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask, 475 FLAWLESS TEXTURE This deep-pore cleansing masque eliminates debris and removes dead skin-cell accumulation leaving your skin oh-so-smooth. 3. Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep…

RESOLUTION 1 HAVE. MORE. SEX. Because getting it on should happen as often as you damn well please! And research shows having regular sex reduces stress by releasing endorphins and oxytocin—and (get this!) it helps you sleep better, fights off colds, and can even make your skin glowy. So here’s how to put your more-action plan into, well, action. Make Every Day a Foreplay Day It’s no secret among sex experts that extended foreplay leads to satisfying sex and better orgasms for women—score! Sexologist Emily Morse takes it a step further: “We think of foreplay as what we do during the quick build-up to the main event. But it pays to view foreplay as an ongoing seduction that begins immediately after your last orgasm and continues right up until you…

Apparently if you stare at something long enough, and want it hard enough, that ‘thing’ will come to you, courtesy of the universe. Roll your eyes, sure, but there’s something in that. I used to turn my nose up at such malarkey, but now I’m a convert. All it took was a cover of Cosmopolitan and a business card that said ‘Mel Evans, Cosmopolitan’. I thought I’d give the ol‘ visualisation thing a go 18 months ago, so I looked at each of these images when I woke up and before I went to sleep as I waited on confirmation that this here job was mine. I was using the power of visualisation, and after getting said job, I was hooked. Odds are, I got my role based on my…

Q The guy I’m. hooking up with is constantly on Snapchat and Insta but ignores my texts. He Likes my pics and views my Stories, even when he hasn’t yet replied to a text I’ve sent him! He’s clearly on his phone 24/7. What’s the deal? A: When in doubt, remember that most guys are just too lazy to play games. He can double-tap a photo without even thinking about it, but texting? He has to decide what to message and then he has to type it with two whole thumbs! If you’re happy just hooking up with this dude and he treats you well, don’t read too much into it. But if his delayed responses/texts bother you that much, tell him you deserve some small amount of effort, even…

MISTY-EYED Lock in moisture with a nourishing face cream. Apply a luminous-finish liquid foundation on dark circles and T-zone for a natural, dewy complexion. Line bottom waterline with white pencil and beneath lower lash line with black pencil. Blend apricot cream shadow (or lipstick) onto lids and add a layer of clear gloss on top using a small flat shadow brush. DRENCHED IN DARKS Sweep eggplant or plum shadow onto eyelids and blend oxblood shadow onto crease. Finish with a layer of clear lip gloss on the lids. Makeup artist Archibald Tolentino suggests “a waterproof cream based shadow to keep the clear gloss overlay transparent and not muddy.” SOAKED IN WINE Refine lips by lining with black pencil. Make sure to blend the edges so the liner is not so…

PONY UP! Sex up this (super-practical) style with a little height and a lot of texture. TEASE THE ROOTS Pretend you’re creating a Mohawk and tease that section from hairline to crown. “You should look like a Troll doll at first,” says Fugate. Then brush the front layer backwards over all the teasing to conceal it. TIP YOUR CHIN When gathering hair, this angle offers more height than you’d get from just looking into a mirror, says Sharpton. Secure hair with two elastics to give the base more support, which props up the tail. PUMP UP THE TAIL Apply a bit of dry shampoo to your hands and rub them through the tail for separation and bulk, says Fugate. Grab a dry texturising spray, aka “backcombing in a bottle,” says…

1 Like a Star Author Twinkle Khanna talks shop, second novels, and swerving away from sharp, social-media curves... So...the highest-selling female author of 2015 on your first shot! Did you expect that? “I mean, we did a small print run of 15,000 copies the first time around and I thought, ‘Well, I’m sure I can outsell that’. When it went into 25 print runs...that I certainly did not expect. But I knew that I was on safer ground with Mrs Funnybones (as it was an extension of the columns) than I am with The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad.” We did notice a change in style with your second... “Well, while the first story in the book is through-and-through serious (and in a starkly different setting, with…

It’s out with the ’16 and in with the ’17—and, okay, it’s been a more trying year than usual for the world. But, let’s not forget—a tonne of really good stuff happened, too. The global total of tigers, manatees and pandas went up in spades, scientists discovered that coffee consumption helps curb cancer and that the ozone layer is actually repairing itself—not to mention Leonardo DiCaprio finally winning that Oscar he’s been working up to his whole career! For that, and a lot of other reasons, 2016 has also been a pretty great year—and it’s that kind of ‘silver-lining’ POV we need to take with us going into 2017. A new year’s resolution is always the best way to get yourself on track for the kind of year you want…

MINIMAL ACCESSORIES As mentioned earlier, your OTKs are the star of the look, and keeping the accessories to a bare minimum will help keep all eyes on them. We like how Kylie paired a muted gold bag with this look—it’s simple yet impactful. A PAIR FOR EVERY TRIBE Sure, a pair of neutral knee-high boots (black, beige or sand) is for minimalists, but you can shake things up by opting for cooler textures like patent leather or on-trend fabrics like suede and velvet. Details like a gilded zipper or studs will also add zing to an otherwise plain pair. For the adventurous, there are options galore—from metallic ones in funky colours to exotic prints to cut-out OTK boots and transparent ones—these pairs will totally bring the sass back! AVOID TRASHY…

1 PREPARATION The Shopper spends the week before scanning her favourite websites. She spots an incredible leather jacket she cannot live without. Her inner voice (which is actually her mother) says, ‘Don’t get that—it’ll be on sale’. She will check on progress of said jacket daily, to find it’s reduced, but only in lime green and a Size 12. 2 GOING TO WAR The Shopper decides to join the front line—the malls on 26th Jan. Her alarm goes off at 6am, she scrapes her hair into an ‘I mean business’ ponytail, puts on sensible shoes, packs her survival kit (credit cards, granola bars, water), and begins the pilgrimage to the stores. 3 SELL-OUT The Shopper needs to find a bargain. In a panic, she grabs a sparkly jumpsuit, a bikini…

“What I want for Indian women in 2017 is to be honest about our ambitions and desires.” “As I entered my 30s a few years back, one of the things that scared me the most was becoming unauthentic. The idea of not being a full and real version of myself, for me, it was equivalent to my being lifeless. Navigating through life as we all do, we have to constantly adapt, evolve and learn to wear masks to suit the occasion. The people we want to please and the tests we want to pass sometimes create a gap between who we are and what we aspire to become. But what if, in the process, we lose the connection with the deepest recesses of our minds and the purest emotions of…

HELLO, HOT COLLAB! Kitschy-cool designer Masaba Gupta has joined fashion forces with e-commerce mogul FabAlley to create their new partner line Misprint by Masaba Gupta. The line is going to be the Mecca for every girl with designer dreams on a high-street budget—and it extends to everything from maxi dresses to palazzos. Available on faballey.com GOING GLOBAL The fabulous jewellery collective store NIMAI crosses international waters this month. In a promising collaboration with TheFashionEdit, they’re going to open their first ever store in New York and bring their trademark, curated brands (Suhani Pittie, Eina Ahluwalia, Valliyan, Zariin, Chicory Chai, et al) to the United States, with shopnimai.com delivering all across the US. TOMMY’S TALES The luminary designer has finally released the autobiography the fashion world has been awaiting, breath bated…

Beauty Hack FOR BRIGHT EYES If you’re running low on concealer, a powder blush can come to your rescue. After finishing your make-up (foundation, mascara, bold brows—the whole jingbang) swirl a brush in the blush pan and brush it along the brow-bone at the inner corner of each brow. It’ll lend your face a healthy flush and also bring out your eyes! Corals and peaches play up the warm tones in brown eyes, while a cool pink can bring out the light hued peepers. THE GLOBAL GODDESS After #killingit Hollywood style with biggies like Quantico and Baywatch, Priyanka Chopra has now joined the likes of Selena Gomez, Elie Goulding and Gisele Bündchen as the Global Ambassador for Pantene. A first for an Indian actor, PC will be the face of…

1. After watching Lemonade , your man feels pity for Mr Carter. You: a. Play Survivor internally to stifle a Solange-level freak-out. b. Text ‘Free iTunes for all!’ and his Amex info to your inner circle. c. Put everything he owns in a box (to the left) and Boomerang his shirts falling from the third story. 2. You catch him checking out a rando and saying ‘Daaayum’. What now? a. Agree with him and start word-vomit complimenting her jeans. b. Send a Snap of her *ss and see if any friends can identify. c. Scream into your mini-megaphone: ‘STEP AWAY FROM THE GIRL IN THE YOGA PANTS’. 3. Bae gets you an edible G-string for your b-day. How do you thank him? a. Force a smile while you plot…

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SMARTER SUDS Use the right Shampoo Once a week, use a clarifying or exfoliating shampoo to dissolve weighty build-up, says hairstylist Gareth Bromell. On other days, stick to volumising formulas. Massage your scalp It’s helpful for breaking up product residue, says hairstylist Nathan Rosenkranz. Treat your conditioner like dessert Indulge sparingly: apply it only to the hair that would hang from your ponytail, never at roots, says Rosenkranz. BETTER WAYS TO BLOWDRY CHECK THE NUMBERS Get a hairdryer that’s at least 1800w, says hairstylist Stacey Guerra. It packs more power, drying hair forcefully in the direction you want: up! USE THE NOZZLE The duck-bill-shaped nozzle is key for concentrating airflow, says Rosenkranz. “It strategically blows roots upwards.” ROUGH-DRY FIRST “After towelling, dry hair using only your hands and a hairdryer…

Q Bronzers confuse me... what’s the go? A: The right bronzer for any skin tone is one which is two to three shades deeper than your natural skin tone. If you’re fair-skinned, go for peachy hues—they’ll add some warmth. Golden brown bronzers flatter olive skin, or opt for a rich bronze with an apricot or orange undertone if you have dark skin. Pro tip: use a dense, fluffy powder blush to disperse it evenly. QI’d like to fake dewy skin... A: Say no more! Luminous skin is only the most ah-mazing beauty trend that’s carried on from summer to the colder months... The best way to ‘fake’ a dewy complexion is by using the right mix of products. Mix a drop of liquid highlighter with your everyday foundation and apply…

COSMO X L’OCCITANE The first edition of our Beauty Weekend kickstarted with the Cosmo x L’Occitane lunch. To introduce their all-new Divine Harmony range (which is created with two of the most powerful anti-ageing ingredients—Jania Rubens and Immortelle Millésimée), Cosmo curated a guestlist of beauty enthusiasts for a five-course meal at Lodi–The Garden Restaurant, New Delhi,—which included bite-sized portions of the brand’s most coveted products (yes!). This year marks the 40th birthday of the brand, and L’Occitane India specially flew down the Immortelle Millésimée flower (which has a life of 300 years!) for the guests to get acquainted with one of their most precious ingredients. Along with that, there was also a curated station that let the ladies experience the magical range over great food and champagne. COSMO…

CAPRICORN 22 December-19 January LOVECAST HOTTEST DAY: 1 AUGUST Admit it: sometimes, Caps can be a tiny bit controlling. Fight that urge and the fun will soon follow! SINGLE? Being open-minded might lead to an amazing Why didn’t I ever notice that guy before? moment. February and April are your best months to meet someone new, so put yourself out there! Summer travels could bring you face-to-face with The One. COUPLED? Add some silliness to your sexy time (chocolate body frosting, anyone?!) to get even closer. But beware: trust issues may arise mid-year. Rather than put up a wall, talk things through. June is perfect for a romantic getaway to let loose and unwind together. LIFECAST HAPPIEST DAY: 23 OCTOBER You don’t often have the patience for large groups, but…

It’s Friday, and your squad’s making wild Whatsapp group-sired plans. ‘Let’s go to that new bar in The Village?’ ‘Ooh, or that place with the super-hot D’n’B DJ?’ While a night out should seem appealing to a 20-something like yourself, words like ‘pre-game’ and ‘after party’ only seem to be filling you with impending dread. You’re too afraid to suggest a quiet dinner because they’ll slam you with the same citation they did last week, ‘Stop acting like you’re 70!’ It’s not the first time someone’s been called out for not ‘acting their age’. We’re familiar with the flipside—women being told they’re too old to do or wear certain things after a point in the lifetime graph. A survey in on retiresavvy.co.uk even put numbers on it—no skinny jeans and…

Being scammed via e-mail, cellphone or any other form of tech is at best a nuisance, at worst a disaster. Here’s what to look out for so you don’t become another broke statistic. TYPES OF SCAMS FOREIGN LOTTERY SCAM “You have won...!” This is one of the most commong email scams, where you receive what looks like an official notification from a foreign lottery corporation, informing you that you have won a large sum of money. ONLINE CREDIT CARD/ BANKING SCAM You receive an e-mail telling you your account is about to be deactivated, or that there has been a security breach of your account and you need to log in from the e-mail link to sort out the problem. ROYAL AFRICAN SCAM An e-mail from someone with an impressive-sounding…

LET IT SLIP Not only are these comfy AF, they’re ideal for the workin‘ girl who needs to run out the door, zero notice. Bonus: they elongate your legs, so they work well with anything that bares them—teeny dresses, shorts, band-aid skirts—you name it. DETERGENT FRESH We’re talking whites so white, they’ll make a Tide commercial pop its eyes open. Nothing beats a classic, snow-coloured sneaker because it’s never really not been in style, and it goes with so many kinds of outfits, it’s definitely a quality investment. Wear these with fun, bright-coloured socks for some extra pop in your walk. GO RED Before you slot this one in with ‘unconventional’ just remember that this colour is a hot, hot A/W trend—and the sneaker is no exception to it. We’re…

1 Micro- Channelling Not keen on your crow’s feet? Stick a patch on them, studded with miniscule 0.5mm plastic needles. They create ‘micro channels’ for the hyaluronicacid serum that follows, allowing it to penetrate deep enough into the skin for it to actually do something. Doesn’t sound torturous enough? Go to town with an at-home ‘dermaroller’ (a sort of mini paint-roller featuring 0.1mm metal needles; try the Environ Cosmetic Roll-CIT, 8,200 approx) instead. BUZZ OR BULL? Buzz. Medical facialist Kate Kerr is one of the countless fans of professional micro-needling, “which involves a roller with much longer needles to cause controlled trauma.” Dr Kiran Lohia of Lumiere Dermatology is also pro this procedure. She says: “As compared to intense laser treatments, micro-channeling can be used on any kind of skin.…

We’ve all been there. You’re about to take a photo practically made for Facebook envy and...surprise! Battery dead. Or, you’ve taken a wrong turn in a strange neighbourhood and, of course, your phone is unresponsive. Then, there’s the dropped work call and the Instagram binge shot down in its prime—all casualties in the war against battery life. Here’s how to win it... GET RID OF EVERYTHING YOU DON’T NEED Whether you’re looking to extend your phone’s user-time in the long term or you just need a quick fix, saying ‘goodbye’ to any unnecessary functions will be a big help. In general, you might want to look at disabling automatic updates and refreshes, turning vibration off and opting out of any push functions. Do you need real-time updates from your WhatsApp…

Tushar Jaitly, 26, Founder, TJ-Moto “WHY WOULD I JUDGE SOMEONE FOR BEING ON AN APP OR A DATING SITE, WHEN I’M ALREADY ON IT? IT’S JUST PLAIN HYPOCRISY!” Ankit Sharma, 29, AVP, Leadership, Learning & Talent, Barclays “ABSOLUTELY NOT. I DON’T REALLY FIND IT AN EFFECTIVE WAY OF FINDING ‘THE ONE’, BUT HEY, WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT...” Tarun Bassi, 30, Marketing Manager “I WOULDN’T JUDGE A GIRL FOR BEING ON A DATING APP...BUT I’D DEFINITELY JUDGE BASIS HER PICTURE AND MAYBE THE BIO.” Bhanu Samrat, 25, Entrepreneur “GUYS WHO’RE ON DATING APPS HARDLY JUDGE WOMEN. I’D SAY THE MORE THE MERRIER... I WOULD URGE MORE WOMEN TO JOIN!” Shaman Arora, 26, Businessman “I KNOW OF MEN WHO CAVE AND DON’T GET INTO A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP WITH WOMEN WHO’RE ACTIVE ON…

MOSTLY As PRIVATE PARTS You’re so concerned with keeping the relationship private that you disclose nothing. Internalising grievances can be self-destructive, so before anything goes down in an elevator, address the tiffs that have built up. Sure, those discussions can be scary, but it’s better to deal with any probs now than to have everyone wondering WTF is up when things bubble to the surface. MOSTLY Bs GOSSIP GIRL You don’t shout every misstep from the rooftops, but you tell your buds a lot. Having a group to vent to keeps the irrational anger down when he does dumb stuff. Plus, it’s good to have a shoulder to cry on. But things can turn sour when they all start to hate his guts. Balance out the bitching with oohing and…

TAKE YOUR VOLUME TO GO “When hair is warm from a blowdry, put sunglasses on your head and push them back, then forward again, creating a bump,” says Capri. Let it dry like that; by the time you get to work, you’ll have a bit of lift at the roots. USE DRY SHAMPOO OFF-LABEL Don’t just spray at the roots as the bottle suggests, says celeb stylist Jennifer Yepez: “Mist it from roots to tips for a textured feel.” GO MANUAL Spray texturiser—or dry shampoo—too closely to hair and it can go on wet, weighing down roots. Here’s a trick: “Spray it onto your hands, and massage it through roots. You’ll apply less product, and exactly where you need it,” says Kérastase’s Consulting stylist Matt Fugate. IF YOU WANT WIDE...…

This fragrance revolves around fine, delicate ingredients—the essence of rose mingling with notes of bergamot and iris pallida, while strong whiffs of leather melt into accents of vanilla and patchouli. And the glass bottle, cut in prisms that resemble studs (a patent of the House), balance the elegance and fragility of the scent perfectly. Need some fairy dust in your life? Try this: M·A·C’s latest collection, Nutcracker, is full of sweet hues (albeit a twist) for the face, lips, and eyes. This long-wearing shimmering pearl powder for your peepers is creamy to touch with a unique silky texture. Super pigmented and extremely lightweight, it leaves lids with a pretty, pearl finish. The one major drawback of matte lipsticks? They can leave lips so dry. But not this one—The One Lip…

ON THE COVER Tanieya Khanuja— www. tanieyakhanuja.com . Salvatore Ferragamo— DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, ND. Outhouse— 144, Lodhi Road, Meherchand Market, ND. FASHION Adidas— Select Citywalk, Saket, ND. Adidas Originals— DLF Place, Saket, ND. Accessorize— Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, ND. Aeropostale— Select Citywalk, Saket, ND. Atelier Mon— www.perniaspopupshop.com. Amante— amantelingerie.in. Balenciaga— www.balenciaga.com. BCBGMAXAZRIA— DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, ND. Bebe— DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj, ND. Bodice— Ogaan, Hauz Khas Village, ND. Clarks— DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj, ND. Calvin Klein— Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, ND. Christopher Kane— www.matchesfashion.com. Christian Louboutin— DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, ND. Carousel By Simran Arya— D-19, Defence Colony, ND. Charles & Keith— DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj, ND. Cord— www.cordstudio. in. Diesel— Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, ND. Dior— DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, ND. Dhruv…