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MODELS WALK THE RAMP AT THE STYLE STATEMENT 2013 JEWELLERY SHOW
MOVIES THAT SET FASHION TRENDS
A
s the year kicks off and
actors inspire new
trends with their onscreen attire, here are five recent
films that made style statements.
Over the years, the silver screen
has inspired a number of fashion
trends. From Sadhna’s iconic
haircut in the ’60s to Kareena
Kapoor’s T-shirt over patialas in
Jab We Met (2007). We get Priya
Tanna, editor, Vogue India, to pick
out the most striking ones in the
past five years.
BAND BAAJA BARAAT (2010)
Anushka Sharma in snug short kurtis
and generous patialas brought the
flavour of Punjab to our wardrobes.
Unapologetically bright, vibrant and
vivacious, with a distinct Bunty Aur
Babli (2005) hangover, the film raised
a sartorial toast to the ubiquitous
salwar kurti.
AISHA (2010)
For me and for every girl whose
20-something self was inspired by
Alicia Silverstone’s Cher Horowitz
in Clueless, this film is a throwback
to those times. Preppy, pretty,
lady-like fashion this is the film
that made Sonam Kapoor
Bollywood’s fiercest proponent
and purveyor of style.
STUDENT OF THE YEAR (2012)
Gossip Girl met Pretty Little Liars
with Alia Bhatt’s Shanaya, who
made us wish we could go back to
school. Her wardrobe comprised
labels ranging from Alice + Olivia
and Manish Malhotra to Hermès,
her look was young, glamorous
and cute to the core.
ENGLISH VINGLISH (2012)
Can you take a cotton sari, a
humble bindi, and a trench coat
and rock the look? English
“O
ddly, however, women who enjoy a good relationship
with their in-laws have a 20 percent greater chance of
separating. The researchers of the American study
suggested that wives who like their in-laws may find it hard to set
boundaries, and in the coming years may feel they are meddling
but men do not seem to share such anxieties.
Researchers at the University of Michigan's Institute for
Social Research studied 373 same-race couples over 26 years
and found that husbands who made the effort to get on with their
mother-in-law were the ones most likely to stay married.
JANUARY
Warm showers in biting cold strip
our skin of oils, so use almond
oil, honey and fresh cream as a
scrub on the face. For full body
massages, instead of baby oil or
paraffin, use a mix of oils —
almond, olive, sesame, vitamin E
and pure lavender. Consider
detoxifying your body with a
healthy diet and lots of water
after the month-long partying.
FEBRUARY
Valentine’s Day calls for that
extra glow on your skin, so go
for skin exfoliation at least twice
a week. Keep your makeup light
with less foundation. Maximize
your lashes and go for a smoky
eye makeup with a hint of glitter
to dazzle at the party.
MARCH
Prepare your skin for Holi, so
you can play like a pro. Apply
oil on your full body and hair in
advance for a smooth, glowing
skin, even after excessive use of
colours and harsh chemicals.
APRIL
Apply a thin coat of sunscreen
on your face and full body.
Utilise Intense Pulsed Light
technology for safe and
permanent hair removal to wear
shorts and sleeveless.
MAY
A short hair cut will help you to
withstand the summers besides
giving you a much-needed
makeover.
JUNE
Opt for permanent makeup,
which is applied in the form of
lip colour, eyeliner, eyebrow or
even a beauty spot. This
technique saves both your time
and the load of carrying vanity
kits on holidays besides
enhancing your appearance
perfectly for holidays and
parties.
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Time to zip up in chic jackets
Vinglish showed us that you
certainly can. As Sridevi appeared
shot after shot in a delicious palette
of cotton saris, with her hair held
back in an unassuming braid,
accessorised by a bindi and those
expressive eyes, it was easy to fall in
love with her crisp, clean and demure
housewife, Shashi, as she embarked
upon an interesting personal journey
in America.
COCKTAIL (2012)
The ultimate makeover film. Take
a good girl like Deepika
Padukone, and put her in leather
skirts, men’s shirts and itsy
bikinis. Give her bed head, and a
bronze glow and you have a look
most of us dream of, but very few
dare.
Be nice to mum-in-law to stay married
MEN OUGHT TO REALLY TRY TO GET ALONG WITH THEIR
MOTHER-IN-LAWS AS IT INCREASES THE CHANCE OF
AVOIDING DIVORCE BY 20 PER CENT, PSYCHOLOGISTS SAY.
HERE ARE 12 HEALTHY AND EASY
BEAUTY TRICKS FOR EACH MONTH OF
THE YEAR THAT COULD LEAD TO A MORE
BEAUTIFUL YOU, THIS YEAR .
All the couples were between the ages of 25 and 37 and in
their first year of marriage when the study began in 1986.
Lead researcher Dr Terri Orbuch, a psychologist and research
professor, asked each of the couples to rank how close they felt to
their in-laws out of four. She has followed them ever since.
According to Orbuch, it's a good thing if men get along with
their in-laws because 'these ties connect the husband to the
wife'.
For women, however, the situation is rather different.
"Because relationships are so important to women, their
identity as a wife and mother is central to their being," the Daily
Mail quoted Orbuch as saying.
"They interpret what their in-laws say and do as interference
into their identity as a spouse and parent," she added.
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T
he city is experiencing a record breaking chill and there’s no
dearth of bon fire and barbecue parties that stress on jackets
and overcoats as dress code. For the city’s
trendy breed of partygoers, the classy club or
the chic-at-work-and-play, a jacket does more
than keeping you warm. Here’s how to update
your style file before you zip up.
BIKER CHIC
The hip biker look for women with jackets
that accentuate the waist, while adding
a swagger to the feminine form, is top
of the charts again. Fitter biker jackets
in washed vegetable tanned natural
grain leather or luxurious fabrics (that
add softness to the look with
variants in wool, boucle and tweeds)
are the trend news.
BOMBER BLAST
Bomber jackets for women, in soft
perforated leather, is the other hot
option for the season. The clean
design, and the zipped to the neck
style in textured leather or quilted
fabrics is stylish.
SPORTY N SASSY
There is nothing more chic than the
androgynous and sporty look for the day
time. The sleeveless puffed jackets come
reversible with pretty prints on one side and
solid colour on the other. Contd. on Page 27
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Geeky is now sexy CTrendy tress tales
The geek chic look is hot and happening across the world
Asha Chowdary
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mart or sexy? Pretty or pedantic? This is the big question
this season as looking brainy takes precedence over salonperfect prettiness on the fashion front. Therefore, if you've
not yet bought a pair of thick rimmed eyeglasses or added some
serious shirts in subdued plaid and structured trousers to your
wardrobe, you might need a bit of sartorial help to stay on
trend.
From celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Kourtney Kardashian,
Justin Timberlake to Bollywood actors like Sonam Kapoor and
Soha Ali Khan — there are many beautiful people who are now
opting to look brainy instead of working at looking gorgeous,
as the geek chic look, as it is now called, is about looking
sharp, studious and stern, instead of oozing sex appeal as
was the case some seasons ago.
The idea of "brainy being the new sexy" has come about
because women are tired of looking pretty and perfect, says
fashion expert Sheetal Sharma. "Even top designers are doing
clothes that look good with eyewear and are using spectacles
as a fashion accessory," she says, adding, "The geek look can
be achieved by mixing casuals with formals, for example, a flouncy
dress with grunge boots and a formal waistcoat. Or you can wear
a crazy floral dress with a formal waistcoat."
"As I see it, the beautiful look is completely out at the moment.
Men want to look a second time at a woman who has an
intellectual look and is quirky too. They feel she has something
more to her than just beauty." As the first step in getting the
geek look right, it is important to find an attractive pair of
spectacles (even non prescription glasses if needed). But it is
important that you look good in them because experts say
that this is where people go wrong. A nerdy pair of glasses
may have you looking frumpy, instead of stylish. According
to luxury brand consultant, Varuni Mohan, the geek-chic
look has been the season's inspiration for many
couture designers. "It's a look which suggests that
the wearer is smart and intellectual, and who
wouldn't want to be perceived as smart? I think men
have always admired women for their intellect,
but today it's not an either/or situation. You
can be both smart and stylish. It's the idea of
a complete package that is appealing," she
says.
The best way to work at being geek chic,
is to begin with a bulky sweatshirt or sweater,
says Varuni. "It is a reliable staple to help
you achieve this look — and should be paired
with a plaid or houndstooth pencil skirt and
finished with brogues with ankle socks," she
explains, and adds that another option would
be to go with skinny slacks and athleticinspired shoes. "For an easy one-piece way to
try this trend, invest in a plaid jumper or highnecked sweaterdress to pair with items already
in your closet, like a proper button-up blouse or
waist-accenting belt. An angular, bold spectacle
frame, ideally in black completes the look. This
look is pretty versatile and can be worn by anyone.
The trick is to accessorize it well," she says. The
key therefore, is to mix classy and professional with
casual, say fashionistas, but the secret is not to look
too formal as you need to look carelessly bookish.
Fashion expert Anita Dongre, however, has the last
word when she says, "I still feel that fashion is more
about feminine. A woman can be brainy but need not
look like a nerd. But if the geek chic look works for
you, that's great. I am all for individuality."
Things to do with the great white shirt
E
very fashion guru worth his/her salt will emphasize the importance
of a good white shirt as a wardrobe essential. After all, it's a
seasonless staple, a garment that suits all body types. You can
dress it up or dress it down, as the occasion demands. You can wear it to
work or to a party, if you team it with the right accessories. Still, finding the
right shirt for office is only work half done. You need to pair it up with
stylish accessories if you want to get your corporate look right. From
picking the right shirt to jazzing it up, here's the dope.
Choosing the right shirt
z A shirt with a classically-shaped collar that has a good neckline will
frame your face well.
z The fabric should be durable and of good quality. Shirts made of
100% cotton have a crisper, sharper look.
z Other areas you need to pay attention to are the arm-holes and
sleeve-head, which need to be well-cut, defined and comfortable.
z Be careful of the colour of your shirt. White is never just 'white'.
With ice-white, sharp and bright, to off-white, the colour varies. Avoid
grayish shades; they can make your skin look dull and sallow.
z A shirt will look great on you if it fits and flatters your shape. If it
sits too tight, it won't look appropriate (over-emphasised love handles
and boobies are a no-no at most office settings) and you might end up
spending your energy on making sure it sits perfectly, instead of focusing
on your work.
hic. Trendy. Funky. Cute. Hairstyles can be described
with an array of adjectives and when a celebrity gets
a new hairstyle, it becomes the talk of the town.
UK-based celebrity hairstylist Asgar says, "Aishwarya
Rai-Bachchan is a clear winner as the celebrity who dresses
best for the red
carpet. Also, Hrithik
Roshan
is
considered
the
ultimate style icon of
India. Sonam Kapoor
made headlines at the
Cannes
Film
Festival.
She's
known all over the
world
for
her
B o l l y w o o d
glamour."
G l o b a l l y, L a d y
Gaga
has
been
known
for
her
eccentric sense of
style, while Katy
Perry is known for
colouring her hair in
outrageous colours.
But what about
Rajinikanth? The
Superstar
has
changed
his
hairstyles over the
years in his movies and some of them have been quite funky,
like in Sivaji and Endhiran. Ask Asgar what hairstyle he
would give Rajini if a wax replica of the star were to be made
at Madame Tussauds and he says, "After watching
Rajinikanth in many movies, and knowing he doesn't have
much hair, I would love to create a new look for his waxwork.
Something very classy and also very natural, but not too
long. A hairstyle that not only denotes a relaxed lifestyle,
but is also sexy and dignified."
But it's also important to maintain your hair, and with
the wide range of products available in the market, one must
learn to ascertain what product is most suitable for your
hair. While selecting these and other hair products, you
need to look into what they offer and what you need. Some
are designed specifically for coloured hair, while some will
add volume, and so on. And if you are not too sure what to
get, ask your hairdresser if he/she can help you decide on
the type of products that will suit you best.
Hairstyles for an evening out
Upside down French Braid
The French braid continues to be popular and is
completely on-trend. This hairstyle will really transform your
look and will make a statement.
Beehive updo
A classic, glamorous updo beehive, like the one Eva
Longoria had at the Cannes Film Festival, is a fantastic look.
This hairstyle has a lot of volume at the crown and makes
neat the dishevelled strands coming loose.
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Beat the
blues with
jeans
W
hile studies reveal that
women prefer jeans
when depressed, a
majority deny this theory, stating
depression as just an excuse to
reach out for their jeans. A pair of
jeans is said to be a girl's best friend,
which stands by her through thick
and thin. It's often said that the way
a woman dresses up reflects her
mood. However, a recent study
took this theory to the next level. It
states — 51% of women will reach
out for their jeans when they are
feeling low, with almost six out of
10 teaming it with a baggy top. But
only a mere 2% would wear it when
feeling happy. However, experts
state that this finding does not hold
any relevance to Indian women for
whom jeans i s a s a f e r a n d
comfortable option to hit the
road than in a short dress or
skirt. Moreover, contrary to
the study, most girls in the city
even said that a pair of jeans
is the easiest option to beat
the blues! "Jeans is something
that I feel comfortable
wearing. Therefore, I tend to
slip into my jeans when I'm
feeling low than reach for a salwar
or dress. We are a 'jean-gen' after
all," quips Gayatri S, a media
professional. "I opt for jeans when
I'm in a hurry and not when I'm
depressed," states Aditi Varma, a
software professional in the city.
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JULY
Collegens pep you up for your freshers party by adding glamour to
your natural hair. Go for straightening or curling treatments. Also,
adding contrasting colours such as brown, red or burgundy to your
hair is a popular choice.
AUGUST
It’s monsoon, so hair care becomes vital in the wet zone. Do not
directly use a drier after getting wet in the rain. Go for a head wash to
clean oil and dirt, thus preventing dandruff and breakage.
SEPTEMBER
The bridal beauty countdown begins! All the brides-to-be must start
their pre-bridal treatments now. Experience the goodness of a paraffin
manicure and pedicure, as the wax nourishes and hydrates the skin,
leaving it soft.
CCTOBER
Go for the airbrush technique of applying makeup, as it yields a
flawless looking skin ideal for weddings and HD photography.
NOVEMBER
Do not underestimate the need for a natural and glowing makeup on
Diwali. Opt for a sheer look where the colours are blended perfectly
to match the traditional attires you wear.
DECEMBER
Dry and flaky skin is a common sight. Go for body polishing that
gently exfoliates and hydrates the skin. Slather on a mix of fresh
cream, rose petals and honey for smooth and pink lips.
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DENIM DYNAMO
A denim jacket has probably been a staple in your wardrobe since
college. And it is the perfect look for a Sunday barbecue. While
denim, with its spectacular stitch on show, is a style hard to beat, for
a more dressy and trendy look go for the denims in subtle combination
with leather and faux fur as patches or trimmings. Military elements
like toggles and patches are another popular topic.
FLIRTY KNITS
Knitted jackets with patterns and prints or in combination with other
fabrics like tweed and flannel is what you need for a youthful, modish
and playful look. Wear them over flirty skirts and dresses and
underline your style with the choicest pair of boots. There you are,
ready for a day out with friends.
COLOUR CAST
Black and brown may be a wardrobe essential but when it comes
to downright trendy, look for colours this season — moon white,
aubergine, royal blue, blue, mustard, cherry red, pink. There is
nothing more predictable than black in leather jackets, so break
the mould.
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SURYANAMASKAR
IS MORE THAN
WEIGHT LOSS
Simple tips to de- Health benefits
of sesame oil
stress in minutes
F
amiliar with that unpleasant feeling when you feel helpless to
handle things any more and the whole world seems to crash?
Well, it could seem that your mind is playing games but actually,
you are being attacked by the stress hormone cortisol, the body's
defense mechanism.
While some of us may be better at handling it than others, all of
us would have experienced the emotion to different degrees at some
point or the other. And the worst part is that it could strike at the
most inopportune moment, in the middle of a meeting, while working
on an important project, or while having a decisive argument with
your spouse. All is not lost, however, there are ways with which you
can destress and regain your composure in a matter of minutes.
Check out how:
Pause, find a window or any space away from where you are
now, and take deep breaths.
The idea is to stall the attack of the stress hormones. A series
of deep breaths can calm you down instantly, but make sure that
you don't think about the issue at hand while doing this.
Plug on the music
Keep a list of tracks ready which can instantly soothe you and
distract you. A few minutes of listening to your favourite track and
you will find yourself much better equipped to deal with any
problem.
Talk to someone
There is nothing better than talking to the person sitting next
to you at work or any trusted friend when you feel stress taking
over. Even if you talk about inconsequential things, you will feel
calmer. And if you find yourself all alone, nothing better than calling
up your mother.
There is a solution
Get out of the pre-conceived notion that you are doomed.
Realise that every problem has a solution, and finding it is what
you should focus your energies on.
Step out
If it's possible, step outdoors for a few minutes. Any excuse is
permissible here, to use the washroom or a smoke. Observe the
people on the street for a few minutes, or look up at the sky. You will
suddenly get a different perspective on things.
If none of these work, consult a good physician who can
prescribe medication and therapy, if you feel that stress is making
your daily life exhausting. Whatever you do, realise that everyone
is entitled to happiness and a sense of well being and you too
deserve your share.
Women are prone to heart disease
T
he 21st century proves fatal for women. Poor heart
health is no longer the domain of men alone. Women
are increasingly becoming more and more prone to
cardiovascular diseases and ailments. We check out the
statistics and their staggering results on women and heart
disease.
According to WHO in 2008, 17 million deaths were
attributed to Cardiovascular Disease.
In India, nearly two-thirds of the deaths from heart attacks
in women occur among those who have no history of chest
pain.
Almost 71 percent of women in India sense early warnings
of heart attacks with sudden weakness but misunderstand it
as flu.
Women with hypertension suffer 3.5 times more from
coronary heart disease than women with normal blood
pressure.
By 2030, it is expected that 23 million people will die from
CVDs annually, women being the maximum victims.
According to the American Heart Association, one in three
women are living with heart disease.
64% of women who die suddenly of heart disease have
no previous symptoms.
A premenopausal woman who has a heart attack has twice
the death rate of a similarly aged man.
Heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases
(CVD) are the No. 1 cause of death in American women,
claiming almost 420,000 lives each year, or nearly one death
each minute. CVD kills more women than the next three causes
of death combined, including all forms of cancer.
S
esame is believed to
possess many magical
powers. Right from our
childhood, the benefits of
sesame oil is stored in our
memory when the famous folk
tale "Ali Baba and the Forty
Thieves" documented its
benefits. Sesame seeds are used
in culinary as well as in
traditional medicines for their
nutritive, preventive and
curative properties.
Its oil seeds are rich in
omega-6 fatty acids, flavonoid
phenolic anti-oxidants, vitamins
and dietary fiber which possess
many health promoting benefits.
Antioxidants
Sesame oil, is rich in
antioxidants.
They work to neutralize
damage done to the body, mostly
within the bloodstream, damage
causes by viruses, aging and
bacteria.
Prevention of hangover
Sesamin present in sesame
seed helps in the liver function
by breaking down alcohol
consequence and detoxifying
damaging materials.
Diabetes
A study published in 2011
in the Clinical Journal of
Nutrition showed that sesame
oil enhanced the efficiency of
the oral drug in type 2 diabetic
patients.
Skin care
The Vitamin E and Vitamin
B found in sesame oil helps to
lessen damage done to the skin,
and also brings a youthful,
shining glow to the face.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Copper plays an important
role in the movement of crosslinking of collagen that provide
strength and elasticity in blood
vessels, bones and joints.
Hence, it helps in reducing
some of the hurt and swelling of
rheumatoid arthritis.
Oral health
Sesame seed has been
beneficial to prevent teeth
decay; bleeding gums, dry
throat, and for strengthening
the teeth, gums and jaw.
Common cold
Simply smelling a little
sesame oil will help to clear up
the sinuses and congestion in
the chest.
Dandruff
Rubbing sesame seed oil
into your hair helps to prevent
dandruff.
Lowering sodium
A study by the Yale journal
of Biology showed that
ingesting sesame oil not only
helps in lowering blood
pressure, but also lowers levels
of sodium in the body.
Calcium
Calcium, present in Sesame
oil helps to prevent bone loss,
headaches and lessens PMS
symptoms during the second
phase of the menstrual cycle.
Stress prevention
It has a unique ability to cut
down tension and stress when
used regularly.
It also helps nurture the
nervous system, and ease
fatigue and insomnia.
Cancer prevention
Sesame seeds contain
"phytate", which is a powerful
antioxidants and strongest
natural anti-cancer substances,
which also help to slow down
the growth of various cancer
cells.
Relieve constipation
Sesame seeds include fiber
that gives roughage to the stool,
and making it simpler to get rid
of.
Infant massage
A study published in the
Indian Journal of Medical
Research in 2000 showed that
massaging infants with sesame
oil improved their growth and
post-massage sleep.
Respiratory health
Magnesium present in
sesame prevents the tremor in
asthma, lowers high blood
pressure and blood vessel
tremors.
Suryanamaskar is more than weight loss
S
uryanamaskar can do to your body what months of dieting cannot. And it can do to your mind
what no spiritual discourse can. Not surprising, the world is going crackers over this ancient
yogic tradition of worshipping the rising sun. What with the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Victoria
Beckham and Kareena Kapoor endorsing it over gym workouts and bizarre diets.
From improving your posture, strengthening muscles to whittling extra inches around the waist,
the benefits of Suryanamaskar are many, provided you adapt it the right way. A set of 12 fixed, cyclic
postures define Suryanamaskar which when performed repeatedly at an easy pace can bring a sense
of well being, almost immediately. However, those with a heart condition, arthritis or slip-disk, need
their doctor's consent before starting the routine. Suryanamaskar's surging popularity notwithstanding,
jumpstarting a schedule is most definitely not the best thing to do for a fitness novice. If you have
been gravely out of form in a way that you haven't stretched your muscles in ages, first give your body
some time to open up, which you can do with some flexibility and stamina-building exercises before
embarking on the more arduous 'Suryanamaskar'.
And once your body has registered a certain fitness level, you can begin with a set of three
Suryanamaskars in the first instance and increase it to five then ten and more depending on your
stamina. Anymore than clocking up numbers, it is important to get each posture right, for the very
essence of this yogic ritual lies in perfecting every move. To say the least, it can be an uphill task for
beginners. But our expert-backed warm-up exercises are sure to make Suryanamaskar less strenuous
and ever so graceful. 1. Neck: Breathe in while you turn your neck to the right and breathe out as you
come back to the starting position. Again, breathe in while turning your neck to the left and breathe
out in the centre. Repeat this movement thrice. Rotate your neck first clockwise and then anti-clockwise.
2. Arm and shoulder: Stretch your arms out in front of your chest and move your palms up and
down, then sideways. Further on, rotate your fist clockwise and anti-clockwise. To relax your arms,
place your palm on your shoulder and move your shoulders first clockwise then anti-clockwise.
3. Knee: Bend forwards with your palms resting on your knees, join your knees and move forwards
and backwards. End the routine by rotating your knees clockwise and anti-clockwise.
4. Stomach and back: Interlock your fingers over your chest and slowly raise your hands upwards
while you breathe in and stand on your toes. Return to Position 1 as you breathe out. Repeat this cycle
three times.
5. Legs and waist: Stretch your legs wide in standing position, touch you left toe with the right
hand, then the right toe with the left. Keep your knees straight while you do so. Repeat a few times.
By now your body is suitably warmed up to begin the Suryanamaskar routine. Here is a step-bystep account of the 12 postures. Don't try this routine on a mat, you are better off on the bare floor or
on the grass. Posture 1# Stand erect, ideally facing the morning sun. Fold your hands in prayer close
to your chest and chant 'Om Suryadevaya Namah' thrice. Posture 2# With your hands together raise
your arms up in the air while you breathe in. Bend over backwards forming an arch from the hands to
your feet. The flexibility of the spine is ensured in this posture. Posture 3# Bring your hands down
while you breathe out to touch the floor on either side of your feet. In this posture, it is imperative to
keep your knees straight as you bend forward from the waist, and your head as close as possible to the
knee. This posture helps melt the excess fat around the stomach by aiding digestion.
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2013 Mazda CX-9 Premiere at Australian International Motor Show
M
azda
Motor
Corporation will hold
the world premiere of
the refreshed Mazda CX-9
crossover SUV at the 2012
Australian International Motor
Show. Held in Sydney, the 2012
Australian International Motor
Show begins October 18 and runs
through to October 28, 2012. The
2013 CX-9 will be launched in
Australia later this year.
Mazda CX-9 is a crossover
sport-utility SUV featuring a
distinctive sporty appearance, a
high-quality cabin, the flexibility
of three-rows, and Mazda's
exciting "Zoom-Zoom" driving
dynamics. The current CX-9 has
sold over 210,000 units in 74
countries, including North
America and Australia, as
Mazda's range-topping SUV. The
2013 Mazda CX-9 carries over the
utility and dynamic driving
performance of the current model
while adopting Mazda's "KODO
- Soul of Motion" design theme
at the front and rear for even
sportier styling and stronger
presence. Enhancements in
craftsmanship and interior design
further the feeling of quality and
refinement.
With regard to equipment,
the infotainment system features
the latest audio, navigation and
speech-recognition systems
based on the Human Machine
Interface (HMI) which is intuitive
to use. In addition, advanced
active-safety features, such as
Forward Obstruction Warning
System, Lane Departure Warning
System, and High Beam Control
System, help drivers recognize
and avoid danger.
As with the current model,
the 2013 CX-9 features the MZI
3.7-liter V6 engine and a six-speed
automatic transmission for
powerful and refined driving
pleasure. The all-new Mazda6
(known as Atenza in Japan) will
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also make its Australian premiere
in Sydney. It is the second of
Mazda's new generation of
products that adopt the full range
of SKYACTIV technologies and
the KODO - Soul of Motion
design theme. It is the first model
to be equipped with Mazda's
unique brake energy regeneration
system, i-ELOOP.
hevrolet confirmed the
seventh-generation
Corvette will debut on
Sunday evening, Jan. 13, 2013, in
Detroit. To start the countdown,
Chevrolet is showing the new
Crossed Flags logo for the new
2014 Corvette. “The all-new,
seventh-generation Corvette
deserved an all-new emblem,” said
Ed Welburn, GM vice president of
global design. “The new Crossed
Flags design reflects the character
of the next Corvette. The flags are
much more modern, more
technical, and more detailed than
before – underscoring the
comprehensive redesign of the
entire car.” The new Crossed Flags
logo was unveiled at Road Atlanta,
where Corvette Racing celebrated
a sweep of the 2012 productionbased American Le Mans Series
GT championships. Chevrolet
secured the manufacturer ’s
championship; Corvette Racing
secured the team championship,
and Oliver Gavin and Tommy
Milner captured the drivers’
championship with four wins in the
nine races preceding Petit Le
Mans, the 2012 ALMS season
finale. These championships make
Corvette Racing the most
successful team in ALMS history,
with a total of 77 class wins, eight
drivers’ championships, and nine
manufacturer
and
team
championships since 2001. The
team has also taken seven class
victories in the 24 Hours of Le
Mans since 2001. Corvette Racing
will campaign the C6.R for the 2013
ALMS season. The C7.R is
expected to make its racing debut
in 2014. “Winning the ALMS
championships with the Corvette
C6.R, against prestigious
competitors from Ferrari, Porsche,
and BMW is the perfect send-off
for the sixth-generation Corvette,”
said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief
engineer.
“The
seventhgeneration Corvette will build on
that success,” Juechter continued.
“With the new Corvette, we set
out to build a world-challenging
sports car with design, refinement,
efficiency and driver engagement
that is second to none.
How to Find a
Reliable,
Experienced and
Affordable
Mechanic
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here comes a point in
every car owner's life
when they will have to
turn to a 'car expert' for advice
and help fixing their vehicle.
However, some of these 'car
experts' can often overcharge
people or do an inadequate job.
Finding a reliable, experienced
and affordable mechanic can be
a difficult task, which is why
Asda finance has put together
some top tips to help motorists
find a the right person for the job.
Whilst you might not be
able to avoid going to a garage
altogether, you can reduce the
trips you might have to make by
performing regular maintenance
on your vehicle.
Worryingly, Asda Finance
research* shows that almost 5%
of drivers never check their
lights and almost 8% of motorists
never check their windscreen for
damage. Regardless of how
much (or little!) care you take of
your car, it may be beneficial for
motorists to have breakdown
cover.
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