FASHION, ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE
Volume 3 | Issue 1 | Jan-Mar 2014
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HANDPICKED DESIGNER HUB
Couple of COLORS
Designer
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COLORS COVER STORY
ON THE COVER
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CONTENTS JA N UA RY - M A RC H 20 1 4
FASHION
EVENTS
18. DESIGNER HUB:
06. EVENTAGEOUS: KEMPTY COTTAGE VALLEY - LAUNCH CEREMONY
SHOWCASING DESIGNS WITH STYLE : SUMIT DASGUPTA & RICKY SETH
08. 22. ELITE CONCEPTS: IN THE GREENS
LIFESTYLE 28. BEAUTIFUL YOU:
MAKEUP TIPS FOR SUMMER AND MONSOON SEASONS When it comes to makeup"Less is More". That's Alisha Mehta's idea for all times. The makeover artist advises some tips all the beauties should stick to.
32. PROFILE OF THE QUARTER: TARA Tara’s journey in the world of glamor is just 3 years old. In her interview with Lá Fiesta, she expresses her passion for the industry and to excel.
AMAZE AT HAZE
The eve was organized on Propose Day Celebration at HAZE by Media Talkies & Media Square. The glitterati, the celebrity, the colors, the music, the food and the vibes- all were just perfect. So whether it’s a favorite number by Deep Mani (of Dope Shope fame) that made the crowd go crazy or the foot-tapping music by DJ Virus, the vicinity just rocked the eve. Lá Fiesta being the exclusive media partner covered the entire event like no other. EVENTAGEOUS: DESIGNER EVE
10. 24. FESTIVAL & YOU: FESTIVE COLORS 26. COUPLE OF COLORS 14. COVER STORY:
JOURNEY TO THE TOP Glambirds Entertainment yet again organized the premier pageant Mr. & Miss Delhi NCR 2014.
E V E N TA G E O U S
KEMPTY COTTAGE VALLEY Addressed by : ROHIT CHAUHAN, Wit Infrastructure Fashion show conducted by : ARCHANA TOMAR Magazine Partner : Lรก Fiesta
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AMAZE
At haze “What an eve!” “Simply superb!” “Can’t stop dancing!”“Can’t be better!” These were some of the expressions exchanged on Propose Day Celebration at HAZE, an eve organized by Media Talkies & Media Square. The glitterati, the celebrity, the colors, the music, the food and the vibesall were just perfect. So whether it’s a favorite number by Deep Mani (of Dope Shope fame) that made the crowd go crazy or the foot-tapping music by DJ Virus, the vicinity just rocked the eve. Lá Fiesta being the exclusive media partner covered the entire event like no other… The key to great event planning is creative vision, organization and communication. With an eye for detail, thorough planning and a commitment to “deleting the wonder”, MEDIA TALKIES Events Company creates events that for sure will take your breath away. Media Talkies is a full-service event production and management company with more than 5 years experience producing events in India, a high degree of excellence, attention to detail and creativity unparalleled in the event industry.
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"We pride ourselves on our ability and imagination to think outside the box to custom-tailor and personalize our services to meet the individual needs, personalities, time frame and budgets of each of our clients. We are the experts!"
"Today, more and more companies are hosting events locally, within a corporate region, or in another state. Anytime people gather, regardless of their purpose, someone is needed to oversee the details to ensure the event (no matter how large or small) is a success. We at Media Talkies have complete understanding of the importance of timing, coordination, and countless other details that go into planning events." Not just social events, the team also provide complete planning, consulting, and supervision for corporate events. The clients are provided with spectacular events through creativity and uniqueness based on individual tastes and preferences by incorporating themes, design layouts, event formats, and dĂŠcor with the ultimate goal of making your design-specific event a most elegant, unique, and memorable experience.
"Gone are the days when companies and organizations used to assign responsibility for planning of events to someone within their company or organization. Today, more and more companies and organizations are seeking to hire professionals (such as Media Talkies) who have displayed the talent, expertise, and 'attention to detail' to ensure a successful company event being achieved (enjoyed) by all participants and attendees."
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DESIGNER NEXT INDIA organized by SS Mediahub Pvt. Ltd. was an event to remember. It held at Eagle studio, Sector16, Film City, Noida on 8th and 9th March 2014. Lรก Fiesta being the elite magazine partner of the event, the group shares their winning streak of this concept to promote young talented budding designers of India as well as models.
What does your company do? SS Mediahub (P) Ltd. is a name that has established itself as India's leading Communication & Entertainment agency for the past 12 years. The Founder-Directors of the company are Mr. Randhir Kumar and Mrs. Suman Singh. It has three regional offices Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Using cutting-edge event technology, with a combination of strategy and creativity to create memorable experiences across the globe, SS Mediahub agency covers corporate events, social events, award ceremony, Conferences, TV commercials, corporate films, TV serials, AV films, documentary films and exhibitions. We are in process of launching ourselves in movies very soon. What is 'Designer Next India Contest' program all about? Designer Next is the most coveted developmental program for new talent that has produced some of the most acclaimed designs in India. Not only are we promoting them and giving them a big platform to showcase their talents, but we are also making this show happen especially for students from financially weak background and for their own experience.
Designer
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What are the benefits? It is an opportunity to enjoy substantial media exposure, both locally and nationally. It gives a designer the privilege to be mentored and groomed by a leading authority in the Indian fashion industry on all areas of his or her show and collection, immediately upon selection. This board comprises of leading journalists, educationists, and designer store owners, buyers, designers as well as representatives from leading brands. The board makes the final selection based on the designer's quality, innovation, marketability, originality and ability to legitimately take their business to the next level.
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D e s i g n e r Eve
Who all were in show as your supports? Our supporters include: 1. Media partner - Careworld TV 2. Magazine partner - Lรก Fiesta Magazine 3. Shahnaz Hussain 4. ACS - ASCENCE CONSULTANCY SERVICES 5. THE CHOCOLATE VILLA 6. ANSHANUKRITI COMMUNICATION 7. DEAL ON DEAL 8. S-LOUNGE HAIR AND BEAUTY 9. SHANTI RATN FOUNDATION 10. IIFT - INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY
C O V E R S TO R Y
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lambirds
Entertainment yet again organized the premier pageant Mr. & Miss Delhi NCR 2014. It was held on February 10th this year in Shah Auditorium, Civil Lines, Delhi. There were total 63 final shortlisted contestants (44 boys & 19 girls) out of 1497 applications for the contest. The Judges of the Pageant were Mr. Babbu Shah, Pammy Kaul, Amit Talwar, Manoj Bakshi & Rajeev Malhotra. 1st runners up were Ravneet Tuteja and Akansha Sareen / Ayushi Pal (Thanks to the tie!) while the 2nd runner-ups were Sahil Sambiyal and Heena Koranga. Mr. Delhi NCR 2014 is Navjot Singh & Miss Delhi NCR 2014 is Sneha Bhatia.
NAVJOT SINGH
Age : 21 | Height : 5'10"
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J o u r n e y To T h e To p
SNEHA BHATIA
Age : 21 | Height : 5‘6"
SOME MORE SHOOTS
DESIGNER HUB
S
umit
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founded
Sorbomangla Design Studio in 2008 and started the designing work under this brand name within relatives and close friend circle. He studied Fashion Technology from National Institute – Delhi. He has travelled a lot covering cities like Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata; owing to his father’s transferrable job. Sumit having a strong, educated family background with inclination towards arts, since childhood he had interest in sketching, colors, fabrics etc. His father is an engineer and mother is a professor in Accountancy, having deep interest in sculptures. His grandfather started business of fabrics with Jute, Khadi, Maslin etc., though belonging to a Zameendar family. His grandfather contributed towards freedom movement by giving khadi fabric to freedom fighters including Chittaranjan Das, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Subhash Chandra Bose. In 90s, Fashion Designing & Fashion Technology was not that popular. In 1994 Ritu Beri designed garments for Miss Universe Susmita Sen - this news inspired Sumit Dasgupta to pursue a career in fashion designing. After 10 years, in 2014, Miss Universe Mansi Moghe, Miss India Earth Prachi Mishra, Miss Asia Pacific World - Shruti Rana and Miss India International - Rochel Maria Rao walked the ramp showcasing garments designed by Sumit Dasgupta in the World Gold Council show presented by Azva at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai.
Sumit got his first chance to showcase his collection by Blender’s Pride Magical Nights in 2009. After that he has been invited in numerous shows like Signature Fashion Week, Blender’s Pride Fashion Week, Dehradun Fashion Week, World Gold Council Show, India International Jewelry Fashion week, India Jewelry Fashion Week, Rajasthan Fashion Week, India Lifestyle & Bridal Fashion Week, India Kids Fashion Week to mention a few. Sumit loves to work with Indian craft and textile. His designs are Indian Ethnic and Bridal wear. Every single outfit is crafted as piece of art using a variety of fabrics like raw silk, chiffon, brocade, georgette, velvet and crepe. He expands his creative horizons and experiments with different weaving techniques like block printing, tie and dye, applique work, zari, aari, resham, gold and silver embroidery, gota, zardozi and Swarovski. His brilliant use of Resham work and designer laces, enhances the look of his outfits. The blend of traditional and contemporary elements makes his collection special. He very smoothly interweaves modern and royal lifestyle for men and women. His mastery in using shades of ivory, gold, silver, black, green, orange, mustard, pink, red and blue creates wonders and leaves his Indian and International audience spellbound.
by Mehul Suthar
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icky Seth is an extremely artistic and
experienced celebrity make-up, hair and wardrobe stylist with an experience of 19 years. With a complete portfolio, she has implemented her magical flair with colors on most stunning stars and models. She has shown her expertise on celebs like Sushmita Sen, Malika Sehrawat, Neha Dhupia, Raima Sen, Moon Moon Sen, Suman Ranganathan, Shweta Menon, Gracey Singh, Malini Sharma, Maninee De, Nupur Mehta, Nafisa Ali, Dino Morea, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Shiney Ahuja, RahuL Dev, Sachin Khurana, Dara Singh ji, Kamini Kaushal, top models Ruchi Malhotra, Mehar Bhasin, Aparna Kumar, Anupama Varma, Manpreet Brar, Shefali Talwar, Marc Robinson, Mehar Jessia and many more. Her exceptional and unique way of handling clients has reached to the audiences varying from to Films, Short Films for DD, Fashion Shows, Pagents, ad campaigns to television programs, TVC, Print Shoots and specializes in Bridal make overs. Ricky has proved her mastery in art of make-up for commercial giants like Pepsi, Kitkat, Mirinda, Dettol, Ranbaxy Aircraft, PlayBoy for Men, Brooke Bond, Vimal Suitings, Samsung, Airtel, Mc Vities Biscuits etc. Magazines such as London Magazine "Asian Brides Magazine", cover page for Dubai Magazine with her beauty article, In touch with Fashion, Femina, The Wedding Affairs, Business World etc. are also on the list. Ricky’s first project after which she established her name was Lakme Khoobsurat, a weekly fashion programme (1993) on Zee TV with anchor Shefali Talwar, where she handled, gave demos
and answered queries every week on fashion makeup and hair do. She also got the opportunity to work in fashion segment with top professional fashion designers, photographers, top models and actors for the same from film media. Other programs on which she gave her expert tips on make-up etc. were El Looks on EL Channel with anchor Roshan Abbas, Mansi (19941995), a weekly show on women with anchor Manine De (actor), Pehchchaan (1996-1997), a show on women personality with anchor Ruchi Malhotra, Rasoi Show (1996-1997) again with anchor Malini Sharma, Jhat Pat Khana for director Anu Malhotra and last but not the least shared her make-up tips as an expert at Palmolive 2000. Ricky’s sojourn into the fashion world started in 1994 as a model for Bina Ramani and as Habibs beauty demo model. Later on she worked as an assistant makeup artist and handled queries regarding makeup issues by various performers. Ricky’s recent works include an event at IIFD: Premia India Runway Week at Mapples Exotica, Chattarpur on 31st August 2013, and she was only person in India who did her own fashion show showcasing makeup and hair dos on various models makeup from beauty to character to hi-fashion to tattoo to body painting. Ricky’s dedication and great work experience made her work with Shah Rukh Khan and Lady Gaga at JP Greens, Noida in 2010. Followed by, another event with Shah Rukh Khan for his media production house; Red Chillies Entertainment at Hotel Ashok in Mumbai and a print shoot for Katuli Milk.
DESIGNER HUB Showcasing designs brand Sleepwell Matresses on TVC in 2012, main lead model TVC for Cannes Film Festival (2012) for director Prathap Sudan and also a poster print shoot for PVR (2013) etc. Ricky Seth as a brand name has launched her beauty product as KANCHAN by Ricky Seth Home Spa Soap with orange peel, walnut scrub and body conditioner. Its’ a bathing soap tested by ISI.
Right from her early days, Ricky used to do Tanjore Painting and Oil Painting and was fascinated to the fashion world and more importantly the various colors it had. Her journey has been full of exposure with top designers like Ritu Kumar, Rohit Bal, Ravi Bajaj, J.J Valaya, Neeta Lulla, Raghuvendra Rathod, Bina Ramani, Ritu Berry, Tarun Tahilliani etc. among others in their ramp shows. Also worked with top photographers like Prabhuddha Das Gupta, Suvo Das Gupta, Bharat Sikka, Akash Das, Akhil Bakshi, Sumeeko Murgai, and many more. Apart from being a connoisseur in the art of makeup, hairdo and wardrobe styling, Ricky has also worked as model in 1994 and actor in 1996 at various platforms. She has worked as a main lead with actress Malika Sehrawat in the past. Her recent works as a main lead model were for the
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She discovered her talent from the eyes of Rashmi Virmani a choreographer who casted Ricky as a model and eventually polished her skills as an artist. Later on to mushroom her skills in this creative field she did a professional makeup and hair for Film Media course from London and Delhi from Rashmi Virmani. Ricky’s true inspiration was and will always be Rashmi Virmani and due to her sheer guidance Ricky kept on grooming herself in this field of artistry until she mastered it. Ricky’s spectacular artistic ability took beauty to another level. Her ability to handle makeup requirements and communicate efficiently at all levels has made her a renowned celeb make-up artist. An artist, proficient in creating technically perfect visual representation, she works towards enhancing the charisma of a model to create flawless work of art. Her professional clout is her imagination which can do wonders with her strong visual sense.
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ELITE CONCEPTS
Some days of my life are like I'll die of overdose of satisfaction. I would like to share one of the vibrant such gala time. Though it's tough to tune feelings and experience on pen and paper but if I can make you feel even 10% of my experience, then also it's worth telling.
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Models: Javed, Simmi, Aakash, Tara
he memory is my visit to the jungle
of Dang. We started on 27th Dec late evening drove from Surat towards Vyara and onwards to the base village WariRupgardh. It is approximately 2.5 hours drive. Once you cross Vyara you enter the Dang Jungle region. Distance wise it is approximately 125Km from Surat. Truly speaking I was not willing to go there as I was told no electronic gadgets are allowed. How I miss my cell phone, friends, my favorite TV shows on weekends. My dad had hired a vehicle and my entire family was excited except myself. I plugged ear phones and got ready to sleep. I was unaware my life is taking 180 degree turn. I woke up with a jerk of vehicle's break and soothing sound of chirping birds. It took a minute for me to realize I'm not on bed. I stepped out of the car and my jaw fall down saying oh my god! That was view and weather's beautiful combination where I felt look may kill.
I felt like I've entered in the wallpaper of my laptop or cell phone. Our base camp consisted of small tents surrounded by nature near to the river. Like we see on discovery channel, we saw varieties of animals, birds and insects live and in their own mood, playing, roaming, eating and fighting for survival. One thing I noticed and learned that humans are the only animals attacking others without reasons. The other animals don't harm you if you let them live peacefully. Slowly the moon started taking over the kingdom of sky with the army of sparkling stars and trust me it never gave me a single chance to miss any of the gadgets. I am used to rather I felt my life like octopus stuck and dependent on so many things. We cooked our meal and it was served on leaves. It tasted thousands time better
than our famous fast-food joints. My dad arranged for a swing on a tree where I had sleep of the lifetime. In my dreams I had replaced Mogli of the jungle book jumping from branch to branch singing "jungle jungle baat chali hai pata chala hai..." Next morning when we were to return back, my eyes got almost wet. I wanted to be with those bees collecting honey, wanted to be the part of ant's army to collect the food and set the milestone of hard work for generations, wanted to fly like birds freely without tension of grades, attendance, exams or secure job. But it was all not possible. I wanted to carry all these with me so I took as many photographs as I could. I took deep breathing while returning so I can carry as much as fresh air my lungs can store for months. The same freshness I can smell in the morning. While crossing the border of the jungle, it made me thinking which side of it is real jungle?
Models: Priya, Yatin, Kashish. Faisal, Tanuja
Make-up by KAMINI Costumes designed by ARMAAN SINGH Editing by PARAMJEET Organized by LĂ FIESTA TEAM Photography by AASHISH KHURAANA, AJAY VERMA (Assistant Photographer)
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Festive We often find our breaths taken away by the presence of color in our everyday lives, and thankfully there are three times as many opportunities to celebrate it. While the carnivals of Brazil and New Orleans explode with vibrancy, there is something simpler and yet equally joyous about Holi, the festival of color that takes place in early March of each year in India and Nepal. It is also known as Phagwa, or in West Bengal, Boshonto Utsav (meaning "Spring Festival"). India's people believe that bright colors are synonymous with life, joy and positive energy. Holi is a day to celebrate these concepts, but it also holds other symbolism as well (which seem to differ depending on what region the celebration is held in.) For some, Holi means celebrating the divine love of Lord Krishna and Radha (this is most popularly believed in Vrindavan and Mathura, where Krishna grew up.) The festival is celebrated for 16 days in the aforementioned areas (in some areas it is as short as six days.) There is a story that tells of Krishna complaining to his mother about his dark skin in contrast to Radha's fair cheek, which Krishna's mother addressed by applying color to Radha's face, transforming her from starkly contrasting to brilliantly colorful. A second story about Holi's origins involves Kamadeva, the Hindu God of Love. Kama was destroyed by Shiva, but Shiva recreated his body as a mental image for sake of Kama's wife. The concept behind this story is that Shiva gave Kama's wife back the symbol of her emotional and spiritual devotion, which outweighed the importance of his physicality (the latter signifying physical lust.) The Holi bonfire, which is traditionally held on the first night of Holi, is believed by some to pay homage to this story. Other believe in the bonfires as a recreation of the burning of the demoness Holika, for which the festival was named. This ritual is called "Holika Dahan."
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The morning after the bonfires, people run free in the streets, shouting, dancing and smearing one another with color. At noon, everything comes to an end and people head to the river or to their bathtubs to clean their bodies and then spend the afternoon resting from the day's activity, creating an atmosphere of pure reverence and peace. This is only one of the ways that Holi is celebrated, as each region has customized the celebration in their own unique way. People sometimes give each other boxes of sweets or brightly colored flowers. While the gifts themselves are treasured, great importance is put upon the spirit in which the gift is given in, and people are often seen presenting these gifts with joyful smiles. The colors that are used to celebrate Holi were originally derived from the blossoms of Spring trees, but over the years these beautiful natural resources came to be replaced by industrial dyes. Much like the way the white face paint used by geisha was harmful to the skin, these artificial colors can contain toxic chemicals which should never be applied to human flesh. Since Holi colors are sold loosely on the roads, it is difficult to know if what one is buying is natural or artificial. Since recent studies have revealed this information, several organizations such as Development Alternatives have sprung up to try to teach children how to make their own Holi colors using natural resources. The CLEAN India campaign has also made efforts to do the same. Hopefully these resources can help to keep the festival safe as well as help it to continue to thrive, reminding people to celebrate the joy of life using instruments of color.
Casual Shoot cum Celebration by Lรก Fiesta Models : Gaurav, Saloni, Vipul, Anjali, Ravi, Sara, Heena, Sahil, Mukul Photography : Ashish Assistants : Daksh, Biswajit Image touch-up : Pawan Location : Vikas Puri Concept : Amit, Chetan
Are you worried about what to wear and how to look stylish on Holi? Try quirky and fun hairdos and wear a pair of shorts with a loose t-shirt, says actor Nargis Fakhri while sharing handy tips to make the festival glamorous and trendy. "I like to style my tresses with some quirky and fun hairdos. If you love your bangs or fringes then put them on the side by tying the rest of your hair in a French braid or ponytail. You can also play with gem studded clips and bands," Nargis told though the actor has been blessed with a flawless skin and long locks, she said it is important to "condition the hair well before one starts playing Holi". "It is very important to give your hair a protective coat before your hair comes into contact with harmful chemicals and color. My 20-minute deep conditioning treatment with hot coconut based hair oil is a perfect way to lock in the moisture. It gives the necessary nourishment and protects my hair from harmful synthetic chemicals that the colors bring with them. Also, I make sure I keep myself hydrated by sipping a lot of fresh juices and coconut water to combat the heat," said the actress who won't be celebrating Holi this year because of work. Talking about the appropriate wardrobe to play with colors, she said that comfort should be the priority. "I like to wear my most comfortable clothes. I wear a pair of shorts with a loose t-shirt or kurta. I mostly choose a light material like cotton, so that I don't feel stuffy in the heat," she said. After playing Holi, it is also important to unwind. Nargis unwinds by having a "hot water shower" followed by skin care. "The first thing I do is take a long hot water shower after returning home. After I have showered, I moisturize my skin with natural ingredient based moisturizer to combat dryness caused by the colors. "I prefer products that provide the goodness of natural ingredients and sunscreen benefits. A hot coconut based hair oil deep conditioning treatment for 20 minutes followed by steam helps me relax and also nourishes my hair after it has faced so many chemicals in the course of the day," said the actor who loves eating Gujjiya (a special Holi dish), lot of sweets and biryani on Holi.
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Couple of COLORS Celebrating Holi may or may not be your cup of tea but when you are married, it gains a certain degree of importance. First festivals that come after your wedding not only call for celebrations, but have a special ring to them as well. The wise approach is to celebrate them in a manner that helps you bond better with your husband, your new family and circle of friends. Here, are a few tips for celebrating your first Holi after marriage: Getting Started Try to gauge the mood of your husband and the in-laws. If it seems they are not so enthusiastic about the festival, try to find the reason. If some tragic incident is the cause, you too need to curb your enthusiasm. If not, you should be the one trying to spread the cheerfulness around the household. If you live in a nuclear family set-up, make sure that you make your in-laws a part of your celebrations. This would help you bond with them, and get in their good books as well. Being Prepared Holi celebrations are bound to get a bit out of hand. This might not be the best day to spend time on looking your best. However, you cannot get away with a 'plain Jane' look in plain whites, as you are a newlywed. So, your outfit should represent
certain joyfulness, even if it means sacrificing a favorite outfit. It is best to choose something that is bright, but a bit used. If you are up for the challenge, even wearing something new is not a bad idea. Whatever might be your decision, think of it as an investment towards creating memories that will last forever. Do apply a thick coat of sunscreen before you go out to play. If you have sensitive skin, use a protective moisturizer or cream. Oil your hair with coconut oil to save them from any potential damage. It is best to tie your hair in a neat ponytail or a braid. Play the Role of a Perfect Hostess Many relatives and friends of your in-laws might turn-up on this day to wish you, and to celebrate with you. This is an opportunity to bond with these people who are now your extended family as well. Play the perfect hostess, and ensure that you greet them warmly and never let their glasses or plates be empty. There are plenty of Bollywood songs that are a must-play at Holi parties. Be it Rang barsey, Balam pichkari, Bhangra mixes or other Holi favorites, just make sure that the house DJ knows which tracks to play to get the mood right. Based on everyone's personal comfort level, get them involved in the celebrations and the masti! If someone is not comfortable with colors or with dancing, make sure you respect their preferences. Use Holi to Make it up to Friends It might have been possible that some of your dear friends were not able to attend the wedding due to some reasons. You can invite your friends to the Holi party. Just ensure that the food and overall preparations are good enough to make your friends feel like pampered baraatis. But first make sure that this is fine with your husband and your in-laws. Don’t Hesitate to Party it Up! The first Holi celebrations are likely to focus the attention on you. However, don’t let this deter you from having a good time. For instance, don’t hesitate to dance or get a little flirty with your husband. A Holi celebration is bound to have music and dancing. Ensure that you have your husband to accompany you as you sway to the music. This is probably what your in-laws and relatives in attendance want to see the two of you gelling well.
Go Easy on the Booze Holi parties usually include getting a bit tipsy. However, being your first Holi celebration, you might want to be a bit careful. There is every chance of friends suggesting you to taste their version of bhaang. Go ahead and indulge yourself, but not to the extent of getting passing out! Also, make sure that your husband is always involved or knows about whatever you do. Spice-up the Post-Holi Celebrations with Your Husband So, the Holi celebrations have ended and everybody is headed to their homes. Rather than simply ambling to your room and falling asleep, try to surprise your husband. Yes, the idea might already have been in his head, but you initiating it could be a major turn-on for him. What are we talking about? Send him an SMS saying that you have been splashed with rigid Holi colors and need his help to wash them off. This is probably the best way to end the day’s celebrations, isn't it?
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B E AU T I F U L YO U When it comes to makeup"Less is More". That's my idea for all times. I would advise all the beauties to stick to it, if not forever, for
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- Alisha Mehta Makeover artist
Beauty starts inside. So my first step to look pretty is nurturing oneself with good amount of water to keep the skin hydrated and supple.
For Lips use a lip stain rather than heavy glosses or lipsticks as it has better stay and looks most natural.
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Commencing with the face, use powder based compacts in place of liquid foundations. You may also opt for light weight BB creams.
Use Blush. A tint of powder blush in pinks and peaches on the cheeks completes the look.
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For the Eyes, I recommend an eye shadow primer as it helps keep your color vibrant and also keep it form gliding and creasing. Pressed eye shadows work best. Shades of brown and pink are just right for easy maintenance. Use waterproof mascara and liners. Avoid kohl.
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Having won many titles, prizes and accolades like Miss Lucknow, Miss Pantaloon and being a runner-up of Miss UP, Tara’s journey in the world of glamor is just 3 years old. This 20 year old dudette aspires to shine and reach beyond the stars as she bags elite projects added up to her glorious folio. In her interview with Lå Fiesta, she expresses her passion for the industry. Q: Who is Tara? A: My name defines me. I am a person with congenial nature with the desire to associate in friendship and understanding both socially and in the business world. Basically people say Tara in common- a star; so I always have a firm determination and a true dream that one day I will shine as bright as stars that are at the top of us every time. Q: We know that you have a profession to follow. Do you think you can manage your MODELING career with that profession? A: Yes! I'm associated with other profession also as well. However, MODELING is my first and the main priority and my passion. It's a platform, an experience, where I can show my talent that is full of beauty, charm and attitude that lets me grow with something that I really love to do.
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Q: Who encouraged you to pursue modeling? Did you have any links who helped you promote your talent? A: Hmm! I got my first break when I was about to have my first Board Examination, uuhmm... the first show of modeling was a ramp-walk. I did it with Friends Entertainment Group. They gave me the platform to enter this line. And now you can see where I am standing. After that I have been lined up with lots of work and assignment in this field. Right now I feel like a top model, full of confidence and firm goal. Q: World of glamour or your education? A: Per my view, glamor line and education are two different fieldsEducation makes you a human being and Glamor world helps you reach at a place where every human being knows you. Well for me glamour line is a place where I can make and am making my future and will let me earn to live; while I'm here in front of you and talking to you because of proper education, ha ha ha! So, in the end, for me both are very important. Q: Who is your idol? A: Salman Khan. He is one of the best person and the best actor in my eyes.
Vidya Balan is one of the actress I admire the most for the perfection she bring in the film and makes things work out as she want them to be. Q: So what's your goal in life? A: The goal of my life is to accomplish each and every dream that I have seen for myself and even to stand at a place where my parents, friends and my wellwishers ever wanted me to be. Yes! I'm a very responsible person and dedicated to my work to achieve the goal. Moreover I want to be a proud daughter of my parents who will make them so proud one day someone at random will point out my parents with my name as "TARA's PARENTS". And that day I will achieve the real goal of my life. Q: What interests you the most in your idle time? A: I dance, act and love to sing. Cooking and reading also add up to the list. I love to travel and learn new things. Q: How was your experience working with Lรก Fiesta? A: A very pleasant working experience with Lรก Fiesta. Everyone here is so good in nature and soft spoken. The team consists of thorough professionals. I like the way they treat and are so dedicated toward work. I will always love to work with the team in future as well.
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HEIGHT - 5’9” | WEIGHT - 45 kg Hi everyone! This is Shrikant Sinha. I am from New Delhi and want to be a professional model and a person with defined path and goal. The reason why I chose this industry is because I believe it is one of the grooming sectors where I can enhance my skills. Showbiz is the field where through your talent, you can full fill your dreams. I entered in this line through one of my friend who is a fashion photographer. He guided me through the path and provided me with links to show up my talent. I also believe that one should not forget or compromise his or her education just to be a part of the glamor world. Both shows should run in parallel. Both Lines are mandatory as per the time. Initial every one first pursue education then moves towards career path. And I have followed the same. I am a responsible person in the society. My goal of life is to be at good level in media field through modelling career. Thanks to the Lá Fiesta team who is providing me whole hearted support to grow in this sector and help me reach my goal. It’s one such grooming platform which helps strugglers to move ahead. My areas of interest are cricket & travelling. Katrina Kaif is my favorite actress.
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Hi everyone! The meaning of my name is brightness and one who gives shine, by the dictionary; but my parents kept my name ‘Arjun’ having inspired by the name ‘Arjuna’ in Mahabharata. My passion for modeling came from the fact that it is such a thing that has been tantalizing me since the beginning. I always wanted to do something out of the box and probably modelling is that thing. My goals for life have always been changing since then. I had at times followed everything that fantasized. But then it was one of my friends who has been my inspiration and gave me the strength to show my talent. Now, I feel that modelling is a well thought of venture. And yes, I’m on the track to be a responsible person. I am not running too fast but steady. I find Shradha Kapoor as my favorite actress because she has that charm which no one has. Undoubtedly she is stunning! HEIGHT - 6’ | WEIGHT – 80 kg
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In a tête-à-tête conversation with German based model Julia who has numerous ramps, fashion shows and print shoots on her career track and bagging many commercials and movie projects, she tells how Lá Fiesta is a great platform when it comes to promoting models to the exciting world of fashion in India. I started modelling in Germany when I was in university. It was when I moved to Dubai I started my career as a full timer. Our agency sent us to fashion shows to countries such as Oman, Kuwait, Dubai (of course), Pakistan and Malaysia. It was a great experience as I love travelling.
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I feel it just happened to me! My name is M. Raja and I am an actor from southCoimbatore, simple. But that one day during my Facebook chats, the Lá Fiesta team instilled the confidence in me to aspire to become a model. I got to know the team through their online portal. It was marvelous. I was very surprised to see the website had so much to showcase and how they promote models and artists. It was a nice experience. Such a big organization! Frankly speaking, I have tried many model agencies before. I'm new to the modelling industry! But this team has been the most efficient. They have been supportive in freely providing me with great advice to how I can kick-start my modelling career. They are very prompt in replying to messages and are very helpful. I highly recommend the agency for their professionalism and diversity of their models. I’m glad the team is so helpful, as I hope to be a part of them for future projects. I am ambitious. The skills and expertise I have and the kind of support I am getting from the team, I am 100% confident that my next stop is going to be Delhi.
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Height | Weight | Chest 184 cm | 89 kg | 41“ Eyes | Hair | Skin | Body Brown | Black | Average | Black Profession Dental Hygienist Place of living Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
FROM FAR LAND A famous actor from the land of Tamil Nadu embarks on a new journey to the word of modelling. He shares his space with Lá Fiesta about the challenges that he will overcome how the support he got from the magazine will help him to make a successful career.