drape your sari with a twist

KIA CUB SPRINGS A
SURPRISE AT SEOUL
MOTOR SHOW
Celebs at India International Jewellery Week 2013
GLOBAL PREMIERE OF ALL-NEW CUB COMPACT FOUR-DOOR
COUPE CONCEPT
COMFORTABLE FOUR-SEATER CABIN APPEALS TO TRENDSETTING URBAN DWELLERS
REARWARD-OPENING REAR DOOR ENSURE EXCELLENT CABIN
ACCESS
CHITRANGADA SINGH
NEHA DHUPIA
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SPRUCE UP THE CLASSIC NINE YARDS WITH THESE
QUIRKY AND CONTEMPORARY DRAPING STYLES.
skirt," says designer Swati Vijaivargie Jain. Since there are
innumerable ways of draping a sari, try on a style that you're
comfortable in and complements you well. All you have to do is pick
the right fabric and blouse for the occasion.
JUMPSUIT SARI
Instead of wearing a petticoat, dress your sari on a churidaar.
This will allow for fuss-free movements. Nowadays, there are also
ready-to-wear versions available, where the pallu transforms into
racerback straps attached to the churidaar's waist itself. "Team it
with a racy, textured choli and balance it with a smart cropped bolero
for a layered festive look," says designer Aniket Satam.
THE HALF SARI
Don this South Indian classic style and add your own touch to
it. Wear a pleated lungi skirt with a braceletsleeved blouse. Ditch the
heavy pallu and go for tulle drapes, which are draped and fixed to
the blouse. This will not only give you an easy-to-maintain silhouette
but also set you apart in a crowd.
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Designed at the Kia
headquarters studio in Seoul,
under the direction of President
and Chief Design Officer, Peter
Schreyer, the CUB is less than
four meters long, has rearwardopening rear doors and an
‘access-all-areas’
interior
concept without traditional Bpillars, providing excellent
access to the luxuriously
trimmed cabin.
“The new Kia CUB is a
compact, four-door coupe
dwellers, the CUB features a
comfortable four-seater cabin
which generates an emotional,
feel-good response and delivers
everyday, real-world benefits.”
The exterior styling of the
CUB highlights that it is both
sleek and small, with a
cheerful face and a daring
c h a r a c t e r. D e s i g n f e a t u r e s
created by Peter Schreyer for the
2007 Kia Kee 2+2 concept are
revisited in a new form.
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FOODS FOR YOUR HAIR
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REYNU TAANDON'S 'GODDESSES' HEAD FOR NYC
he intended to express with a line of stylish casual and
resor t wear the wild side of a woman and how she
tames her innermost desires to fit into city life. Spread
out over three phases - casual, resor t and glam; Reynu's
autumn/winter line had a refreshing array of dresses, gowns,
kaftans, tops and tunics in ear thy to dark hues.
Theme: Describing the concept, the designer said, "You star t
your life from the jungle and want to get as far as New York
City. So, keeping the journey of a modern woman and her
wild side in mind we tried to come up with a whole range of
jungle prints and embroideries of birds and trees that lead to
a more serene yet dark look in the end." The outfits stood out
for their structural appeal, use of metallic elements and
embellishment techniques as Reynu played on both classic
and edgy elements. 'Urban Goddess' is inspired by the feminine spirit creating a visual symphony of fabrics, styles
regardless of the season, with a comfort and practicality that
can be worn from day into evening.
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K
created with a clear focus on
driving performance and
practicality,” comments Thomas
Oh, Senior Executive Vice
President and COO, Kia Motors
Corporation. “Styled to appeal to
trend-setting
u r b a n
LARA DUTTA
DRAPE YOUR SARI WITH A TWIST
ove the elegant feel of
chiffon and georgette
saris but stay away from
traditional draping styles
because they are boring
and fussy? Well, if you
don't want to opt for a
regular drape, you can
still embrace the mainstay
of Indian fashion by
simply wearing your saris
with a modern twist.
There's so much you
can do with a sari. "They
can be paired with dhoti
pants to give a stylish
fusion look. For cocktail
hours, you can drape it
Roman style. If you want to
experiment, wear your sari
over a cigarette pant or straight
ia Motors sprang a
major surprise on
visitors to the 9th Seoul
International Motor Show today
(Thursday) in Korea with the
world premiere of its all-new
‘CUB’ concept.
The early evening show on Day 3 of the ongoing Wills
Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2013 saw
designer Reynu Taandon bring alive the 'urban goddess' in
shades of orange, burnished gold and sheer black as they
made a foray from the jungles to the city.
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SHAMPOOS, CONDITIONERS, SERUMS AND SPA
TREATMENTS CAN ONLY DO SO MUCH FOR YOUR
HAIR. IMPROVE YOUR HAIR TEXTURE FROM WITHIN
BY EATING FOODS THAT PACK A PUNCH OF POWER.
H
ere are foods that can
work wonders on the
texture of your hair.
Eggs: Eggs have a special
vitamin called biotin which
encourages hair growth and
leads to thicker, fuller locks. Lack
of biotin in your diet leads to dry,
brittle hair. Eggs are responsible
for your scalp's overall health.
Dark green vegetables:
Popeye was right to
promote spinach.
S p i n a c h ,
broccoli and
other
green
vegetables
have vitamin A
and
C,
which
create a natural scalp oil that
works as a hair conditioner.
Strawberries: Strawberries
not only make a great dessert
ingredient but are also rich in
vitamin C. Vitamin C rich fruits
like strawberries absorb iron and
promote healthy hair growth.
Eating a few strawberries a day
can give you luscious, long hair.
Nuts: Nuts is a source of
natural fat that your body
requires for survival.
Peanuts, almonds and
other nuts have biotin
and restore natural oil
and shine.
Salmon: High in
protein, salmon helps
maintain
strong,
healthy hair.
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fashion / body & soul
Health benefits of almonds
You may have heard
'almonds are healthy'
from your parents
and eaten them,
knowing that they are
great sources of
vitamins. But do you
know the exact health
benefits of these
tasty nuts?
W
e enlighten you with a
few...
- Did you know, almonds provide
you with brain power? They
contain many essential nutrients,
which can actually help you
improve the way you think!
- They are great for the skin. If
you add almond oil or almond
milk to your skincare regime, it
will make your skin softer, more
supple and flawless. You can also
massage almond oil into your
skin.
- Almonds contain minerals like
potassium, folic acid, protein,
monosaturated fats and vitamin E.
Hence eating them can
significantly reduce your chances
of heart diseases.
- If you are in the habit of
consuming cups of coffee and
energy drinks to get a boost of
energy, try eating almonds instead!
Riboflavin, copper and manganese
in the nuts will give you stamina.
- Like blueberries and pomegranates,
almonds are superfoods that can
help reduce weight significantly.
Drink unsweetened almond milk for
faster weight loss.
- Last but not the least, almonds
regulate your blood pressure
because they are high in potassium
and low in sodium. They also help in
keeping your cholesterol levels in
check.
Fruits, veggies harbour skin cancer cure
Gossypin, a naturally-occurring substance found in
fruits and vegetables, has been for the first time
found effective against melanoma, which causes the
majority of deaths from skin cancer.
F
or the first time, scientists
have demonstrated the
mechanism of action of
gossypin, a naturally-occurring
substance found in fruits and
vegetables, as a treatment for
melanoma, which causes the
majority of deaths from skin cancer.
Texas Biomed''s Hareesh Nair, Ph.D,
stated that they identified gossypin
as a novel agent with dual inhibitory
activity towards two common
mutations that are the ideal targets
for melanoma treatment. At the
moment, there is no single
therapeutic agent or combination
regimen available to treat all
melanomas, of which about 76,000
new cases are diagnosed annually,
according to the American Cancer
Society. "Our results indicate that
gossypin may have great
therapeutic potential as a dual
inhibitor of mutations called
BRAFV600E kinase and CDK4,
which occur in the vast majority of
melanoma patients. They open a new
avenue for the generation of a novel
class of compounds for the treatment
of melanoma," Nair added. Nair and
his colleagues found that gossypin
inhibited human melanoma cell
proliferation, in vitro, in melanoma
cell lines that harbor the two
mutations. Gossypin stunted
activities of the mutated genes,
possibly through direct binding with
them. It also inhibited the growth of
various human melanoma cells. In
addition, gossypin treatment for 10
days of human melanoma cell
tumours with the mutations
transplanted into mice reduced tumor
volume and increased survival rate.
Further studies are planned by Nair's
team to understand how the body
absorbs gossypin and how it is
metabolized.
Why you should switch over to brown rice
While parboiled rice in addition to the white rice has been finding its use
in Indian food since ages, the health conscious in India is now slowly
inching towards exploring the health benefits associated with brown rice.
One thing that makes brown rice score a brownie point is the sweet after
taste that it leaves on your palate after you savour it. Not to mention the
fibre rich prperties. But replacing the white rice with the brown rice takes
sometime till one gets used to the aroma, flavour and taste.
Here's what can be tried with brown rice:
- If you feel the regular brown rice takes much time to cook and needs to
be soaked for a while, try the long grained brown rice which equally tastes
good.
- Kheer with brown rice won't be a
bad idea at all.
- Replacing the parboiled rice with
brown rice while making dosa or
uttappam, will also yield good
results.
- One can also try making the
curd rice using brown rice. It will make for a delectable treat. And
it would add a dash of variety too.
GEEKY IS NOW SEXY
The geek chic look is hot and happening across the world
Asha Chowdary
S
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."
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FLAUNT YOUR FEET
IN SEXY HIGH HEELS!
High heels. Enough said. The word says it all. A girl can never
have enough of these beauties to enliven her life; it’s the high
heel shoes rather than the diamonds that are indeed a girl’s best
friend, or so I like to believe. Self confidence comes with the
perfect pair of stilettos. Stilettos are high heel shoes on women
that are thinner than spiker heels. They are the standard against
which all high heel fashion trends are measured. A woman’s wardrobe is incomplete without having the perfect pair of stilettos to flaunt
her feet in. The best thing about high heel shoes is that they make your
feet look sexier and miraculous. Another type of high heels is platform
shoes. They are shoes, boots or sandals with thick soles at least four
inches in height. Platform shoes are also available in wooden heel and
are known as clogs. Many celebrities around the world are seen to be
adorning platform high heels and they have become the new trend in
high heel fashion.
REYNU TAANDON'S
'GODDESSES' HEAD FOR NYC
Contd. from Page 25
Collection and detailing: Unusual trims and unexpected pop of
colour and texture added an element of surprise to the collection.
The show star ted off with chiffon kaftans, shor t tunics in jungle
prints teamed with nude leggings and hot pants. The silhouettes were
largely flowy, asymmetrical and displayed a wealth of workmanship in
the form of sequins, embroidery, Kashmiri stitches and zari work among
others. Some of the prominent outfits from the collection included the
orange and black leopard print chiffon dress, the satin silk maxi dress
with flowy sleeves, and the short halter neck dress. As the show proceeded, animal prints with short asymmetrical hemline became characteristic of the collection. Another outfit worth a note was the beige and
white Georgette one shoulder dress. The orange embroidery work on
the nude kurta top worn over golden hot pants was remarkable for its
detailing. As the nudes and oranges gave way to charcoal black, the
silhouettes got more elaborate and edgy symbolising the competitive
spirit of women, and the struggle to survive. In black we saw a generous
use of lace, satin, fine net and even a dash of velvet, such as the little
black dress in lace and the black velvet coat and pant with natureinspired embroidery designs on the coat. Reynu used a lot of embroidery on her tops, coats and tunics and all of them portraying the beauty
of the jungles. A lot of birds were used as motifs through her range
which the designer perhaps used to symbolise our roots. She even
used leaf-work of golden leather to make the collars of her black
showstopper dress with a floor-skimming net train. Fabrics: The collection was an intelligent interplay of French chiffons, embroidered Georgettes, cotton lycra, satin nets and silks to name a
few. Colours: The journey of the jungle woman to New York City
was manifest in black, beige, peach, orange, gold and black
silhouettes.
Rating: 6/10
Drape your sari with a twist
Contd. from Page 25
GOWN SARI
Bollywood beauties like Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor have
sported the gown style sari at many events; no wonder this modern
silhouette has become a must-have in a woman's wardrobe. Extremely
sensual, this glamorous silhouette comes in interesting styles and
forms of goddess gowns. Wear these with backless blouses, as they
make the sari look like a gown with a one-shoulder drape.
ANGRAKHA JACKET STYLE
You can dress up your classic sari with a Mughal-inspired angrakha
jacket. Layer the basic bandeau with a striking jacket of your choice,
for a modern yet regal option, if you're putting together a festive
ensemble.
MERMAID SARI
A very sexy way to wrap your sari, this style, often seen on brides,
will accentuate your body shape and your curves. The downside:
Just be sure you plan on walking with small steps because while
this style looks fabulous it will limit your range of motion.
GET CREATIVE
Cut a sariinto two and combine contrasting colours to complete
one saridrape. Drape one as a skirt and one as a dupatta. "To add
a casual touch, one can wear a well-fitted sheer top over a sari.
Wearing a cropped shirt above a blouse also gives an edgy look,"
says designer Megha Garg.
"Wear a thin pleated pallu, where your blouse and waist line is
visible. Add an accessory: sport a thin chain belt to accentuate
your waistline. If you want to add some glamour, opt for a
heavily embellished belt," says designer Mrunal Yangad.
KIA CUB SPRINGS A SURPRISE
AT SEOUL MOTOR SHOW
Contd. from Page 25
The CUB’s nose has a broad wrap-around ‘mouth’ and there is a
‘dip’ in the top of the windshield – a motif that is featured on
Optima, Sportage and Cadenza models. The latest interpretation
of Kia’s signature grille is a shallower design incorporating the
turbocharger’s air intake, highlighted in body colour.
The headlamps feature two-point LED lights – similar to those
which first appeared on the Kia Quoris large flagship sedan last
year. Large 19-inch alloy wheels fill the wheelarches and the front
doors have aerodynamic ‘turning-vanes’ at sill level to streamline
and add definition the CUB’s flanks. At the rear, LED tail lights
complete the premium feel of the exterior and the nose treatment
derived from Kia’s Kee concept car is replicated at the tail to
accentuate the width of the vehicle. The super-smooth exterior,
with its flush glazing, minimum-drag wing mirrors and automatic
touch-type door handles, promises ultra-low aerodynamic drag.
A two-colour paint finish with sporty stripe hints at the CUB’s
high-performance potential, while the car’s broad track gives it an
imposing stance. Four-seater luxury cabin: With four individual
seats, the CUB’s interior presents a unique ambience. The cabin
creates the sensation of a luxurious coupe and is trimmed in
black leather with yellow colour accents around the seats, door
armrests and steering wheel.
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