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 STYLE COMES TO OUR SHORES |
| The onward march of the big brands into India is in overdrive, as two new outlets of the luxury label, ESCADA, open in Mumbai |
| Extra Special | |
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| Somebody had better call the Police… |
| The Style Police are going to love this! Police, that iconic international fashion brand, launched a funky range of watches and jewellery for this season, at their new Mumbai outlet, and the cool quotient is high! |
| Creating a Haven for your Kids! |
| Doing up the children's room in any home is an exercise
filled with fun, excitement and challenges, especially given
the space scarcity in Mumbai |
| “Dare, do and enjoy every minute... Never be scared of anything!” |
| USHA KHANNA shares her maxim for a maximum life with SHERNAAZ ENGINEER |
| DILIP, MY BEST FRIEND, MY EVERYTHING |
| Nandini Sardesai, wife of former Test cricketer Dilip Sardesai who passed away recently, retired as Head of Department of Sociology at St. Xavier’s College Mumbai who shares with the Afternoon readers |
| Keeping Time Is No Mundane Matter! |
| At Breach Candy, the swish DIATIME, with its pretty collection of ‘pret watches’ by Guess, Kookai, Balmain, Tag Heuer, Movado, and several other big brands, offers a neat selection. As a bonus, there is some jewellery and eyewear as well… |
| “If you want something, the universe conspires to give it to you” |
| LINA ASHAR, an educationist and visionary, began with only 25 students and one preschool in 1993. Today, Kangaroo Kids Education Ltd. has, under her leadership, blossomed into a renowned educational group with 60 schools across 17 different cities in India as well as one in Dubai, and still growing, notes SHERNAAZ ENGINEER |
| Ensuring Appliance - Compliance during Monsoons |
| With the beginning of the rainy season the humidity has started increasing, resulting in the need to protect home appliances from water damage. Here are a few helpful steps you can take… |
| “I’m shocked at how women neglect themselves” |
| LEENA MOGRE, Mumbai’s leading fitness guru and one of the pioneers of the burgeoning gym culture, that was hitherto thought to be the preserve of over-muscled men, is concerned about the state of women’s health in the city, writes SHERNAAZ ENGINEER |
| Inspired by Suni, these girls strive to be Scientists! |
| Sunita Williams seems to be spurring Indian women in the sciences. What is heartening is the story of these three young girls, DEVIKA SINGASANE, GRUHITA PARAB and KANCHAN BAHIRAT, who come from very economically disadvantaged backgrounds but are yet pursuing their engineering degrees by sheer dint of their merit |
| Face Off! |
| Having worked with renowned surgeons in Canada, DR. PURNIMA D’SOUZA learned the new Autologus Fat Transplant plastic surgery, and all kinds of laser procedures, which she now offers in Mumbai |
| Style File | |
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| “Some day, it would be challenging to design for Men” |
| For young designer URVEE ADHIKAARI, it was a shift from films to fashion when she branched out with her label a year ago. Her fashion funda is simple: feminine appeal with a minimalist approach and sensible pricing |
| Extend your inner beauty |
| Using quaff chiffon, soft silk and cool cotton, the Sheetal collection is sure to make you look ethnic, cultured and yet glamorous |
| Give a ‘dekko’ to Op-Art Deco! |
| One of the emerging new talents on the fashion front, ANAND KABRA takes ‘Op-Art’ across his entire new collection to craft an idiom that is at once arresting and vibrantly unusual |
| Monkeying around with heaps of handbags! |
| The famous KIPLING monkey accessories all the svelte handbags at the store’s suburban outlet, frequented by the hip and happening ‘bag’ ladies of Mumbai |
| A New Aesthetic Idiom |
| VINEET BEHL unveils myriad inspirations, from pastoral to Victorian, and Spanish to fusion, to create a look that is strikingly individualistic |
| Being blithe comes with a little panache |
| “A flatter of pink, a whiff of green and a fume of orange… combined with the dazzling hues of blue. Fashion reflects the light sprint of femininity” |
| Knock, Knock… Guess Who? Wow… It’s Jimmy Choo! |
| The ultimate treat for any woman is to flaunt her Jimmy Choos, and an exclusive Press Day gave the media and ‘memsahibs’ of Mumbai a sneak peek into what the iconic shoes and bags label has on offer... |
| “My Couture look Is all about Contemporary Fusion” |
| ROCKY S’ new couture collection, showcased at AZA last Tuesday, has a complete range of customized bridal lehengas, opulent saris, glamorous cocktail and chic fusion wear, and elegant, luxurious saris |
| “A WOMAN’S MIND MAKES HER ATTRACTIVE” |
| NARENDRA KUMAR, whose recent grand finale at the Lakme Fashion Week was well appreciated, talks about what makes fashion work in this free-spirited chat with SHERNAAZ ENGINEER |
| Skin & Hair | |
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| “Beautiful Hair is a Woman’s Best Asset” |
| LUCAS CHINAPPA, creative chief stylist at the Rudra Spa, is dismayed that women take such poor care of their hair, when it is actually quite a simple process! Here, he shares his expert suggestions… |
| Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Head |
| CHRISTIAAN GEORGIO, the international hair and beauty salon at the Grand Hyatt, showcased hip monsoon hairstyles at the ‘Trendy Monsoon Hair Workshop’ last week |
| Monsoon Skin Care |
| The onset of the monsoon is a welcome relief from the sweltering heat. But don’t be surprised if your skin doesn’t share your enthusiasm! Take a little extra care for that dewy glow… |
| New Products | |
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| New Products |
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| Oral-B’s new ‘Shiny Clean’ toothbrush |
| Oral-B takes oral hygiene to a new paradigm with the launch of ‘Shiny Clean’ international quality toothbrush at an extremely affordable price of Rs. 13 |
| Ice Cappuccino Bru |
| Coffee brand Bru, from the house of Hindustan Lever Limited, has launched for the first time in India Ice Cappuccino in a convenient, ready to serve premix format |
| New Products |
| Kwality Walls Launches Moo |
| Barbie Clothing |
| Barbie Clothing for girls takes you on a stroll this summer through 'Spring Meadow'. It's a collection of sugar almond shades and 'girly' styles |
| USV Ltd. launches Cutkal |
| USV Ltd., the largest player in the anti-diabetic segment in India, announced the launch of its new age sweetener Cutkal. The product is aimed for the diabetics, obese and the calorie conscious |
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