Beau Monde by Divya Sharma

BeaU MondE NOVEMBER,2014

AUTUMN 14 >Our ultimate fashion tips

WILLS LIFESTYLE INDIA FASHION WEEK

“SPRING/

SUMMER 15”

“Click Sutra”

Wedding Photography

“I Love Myself Without Makeup.”

-ERIKA PACKARD

Miranda Kerr

The EDITORS speak!

DIVYA SHARMA

HARSHITA KAKAR

The riot of color is visible everywhere, with Spring in full spring, be it trends, fashion weeks or latest accessories the mood is bright and cheerful. And hence our fashion and lifestyle theme is a perfect theme for this issue. It is all about color and more color...

A spectacular visual treat awaits you in the column “through the eyes of the camera”, where we take you to the lanes of chandni chownk. Our interesting feature is an eye seducing treat for all- “wedding photography”. This feature shows you a mixture of the bling and the brain in capturing a big fat indian wedding and how changes are coming on this front. Another interesting column is the restaurant and book cafe reviews in Delhi. They introduce you to the new tastes and heaven for the book lovers in the capital. While you all our set to start the new year after this spring summer, we shall give you some beauty tips and interesting ideas and a style check for your hair and lips! So that you are sparkly and glamorous this season!

Enjoy the edition where Beau Monde meets and interacts with many debutante models and budding designers at Willls india Fashion week spring/summer collection 2014. And read how our cover star “Erika Packard’s interview has just got it right in this industry. Necklace: ₹ 5000

Not to be missed are the columns of the hottest trends and the latest accessories this season.

CLICKSUTRA: Twist In Indian Wedding

eddings are one of the most common place events happening all around the globe. The most exciting event of the lifetime for the couples getting married. Wedding brings joy, elation and many similar feelings to most of us. Capturing such an event brings out beautiful emotions in the pictures yet it is extremely challenging and sometimes even daunting. Thus. ‘Wedding Photography’ is one of the most popular genres of professional photography. When choosing a professional wedding photographer, one thing you may want to consider is the style of photography.The most common and famous style of wedding photography are traditional and photojournalist. While similar equipment are used for both but it is the technique and approach that set them apart. The article will talk about waht is called “candid photography”, one of the intersting thing to do during your wedding. 4 BEAU MONDE

An excellent photojournalistic photographer will add a unique charm based on his visual perception,so the results are emotional and artistic photos showing the essence of the wedding day and ceremonies. Most photographers also offer magazines style albums which is combination of photographs and graphic design. There has been a drastic change in the way people have perceived wedding photography over the years. There are no strict rules in photojournalism, angles, framing, lights, its all about the artists vision and the ability to properly document the day. People have started to go for candid wedding shoots because one wants to see the wedding as it was held after few years rather than having patent bride and groom poses. They want to spend and indulge in the wedding ceremony and celebrations than melting their makeup in glowing lights of the staged shoot.

Yet is common for people to take best of both the world that is traditional and candid photography both.The reason is simple : its a good time for portraits as everyone’s looking their best and on the other hand bride and groom wants the minutest details and emotions to be captured the natural way. A lot has been done and written about wedding photography.But pre-wedding remains neglected most of the times. It is the fastest picking trends and requires much more attention and effort than some people may think it deserves. The idea behind pre wedding shoot is about savoring the great moments of love, compassion, joy, nervousness and expectations going through the minds of the couple during the days before the wedding. Its way different than the wedding photography...in simple words we can say its like events v/s fashion.Here the command is with the photographer to choose the location, props, attire etc whereas wedding day is the couple’s day.

Giving the twist in the traditional tale of wedding photography Ankit Lamba proprietor of “Clicksutra-weddings made happily crazy” is one of the top 6 best wedding photographers and cinemantographers in Delhi. CLICKSUTRA, their tagline clearly explains their intentions , “weddings made happily crazy”. Clicksutra was formed in 2012 to enhance the smiles on the faces of bride and groom’s families and friends.They work on referral basis as they believe to work for the niche.

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We are surrounded by infinite moments that nobody captures. Open your eyes, freeze what you see for a moment and imagine. This could be a picture! -Ankit Lamba(AL)

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They have covered almost 25 crazy weddings which includes some of the high profiles and destination weddings in Jodhpur, Jaipur , Kota and Dehradun. Their NRI clients hail from United States(California) , Australia, San Francisco and London.Clicksutra has been lucky enough to capture the most special moments of some big shots to name a few Neil Nitin Mukesh’s sister engagement , Cosmic groups’s CEO Sushant Mutterja’s wedding also MTV splitsvilla’s contestant and model Sanjana Bhatia’s wedding. Ankit Lamba is not a saint. He worships insanity and so does his work. Through every click, AL sketches the glimpse of extraordinary face-o-logy into classic phoenix. He passed his 12t h grade, studied Media from Wigan & Leigh College, Delhi. Dropped out in the 3rd year, then simultaneously tried pursuing B.Com from Open learning School, never appeared for the examinations in 3 years , finally appeared with a half heart,but flunked.Next, completed Animation from MAAC , left midway . Joined frameboxx for photoshop & animation again, and finally completed that. His forte lies in fashion, E-commerce, products, automotive, landscape and concerts. But 3 years back he found his passion in Candid wedding photography and now through his passion he has made a name for himself in this industry. He has been closely working with Mini Copper India, Roberto Cavali Home & Linen and many more as a part of his profession. But he is always closely associated with wedding photography as his first choice.

He loves to beautify the emotions with his clicks. His core team members come from great experience backgrounds : Deepak Rao: Director/Writer- He has varied experience in the media industry working as a producer and creative director for BBC Channel there in the United Kingdom and Reliance Broadcast and Zee Networks in India, supervising TV shows, On-Air Promotions/ Marketing. He has been committed for providing top-notch creative services for close to 5 years both internationally in the U.K. as well as India based in Bollywood and television programming. Amit Bhardwaj : A Media Professional for over 5 years, he has worked in different capacities throughout his career which includes working as a journalist for English News Dailies such as The Asian Age and The Hindu. Eventually, he went on to work for Entertainment Channels like Zoom TV, NDTV Good times, Zee TV, Sony and Life Ok. He took the road that was not thought for him but he made his own path and now is quite successful. He has been ranked amongst top 6 photographers in the capital. Simply it is the magic of moments that need to be captured, keep in mind, one is here to sell artwork. You are not buying a bunch of photos.Its the skills , the artwork, the vision , the creativity and the professionalism that one pays for. And trust me.. Its Worth It.

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fashion

‘WILLS LIFESTYLE INDIA FASHION WEEK’ spring/summer15

Organised by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the country’s capital took centre stage with Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW). Bringing India’s fashion followers a week of style, innovation and trend alerts for the coming Spring/ Summer 2015, WIFW showcased 55 renowned and talented designers on the runway. The five day long fashion week was the evince of unrestrained talent and exquisite collection. It portrayed the convergence of fashion, with kindling mix of tradition and modernity which is the paradigm of Indian fashion. Let’s know more...

Alpana & Neeraj

ATSU

Tarun Tahiliani

Paras and Shalini

Not so serious by Pallavi Mohan

Hemant and Nandita

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model talk

ERIKA

‘ I Love Myself Without Makeup’

PACKARD The Wills lifestyle Indian Fashion week Spring summer 15, is all set to commence from october 8, 2014 . Amidst all the hustle and bustle, the beauteous model Erika Packard speaks her heart out to us: BEAU MONDE: First thing first, tell us about yourjourney as a model. ERIKA: I’ve had an amazing journey as an Indian model. I didn’t expect to become a model. It all came just by chance to me. I’ve to like travel a lot and then come back to the country. I’ve had the best of everything. The way the models are treated in India and the way they’re given priority, it’s no where else. So far, it has been a huge learning lesson for me, to find out how I am and how to dress and how to be confident. If you’re an introvert, then automatically in a few month you realize that ‘ya, wow! you can talk to people.’ It has given me a lot of self- confidence I would say.” BEAU MONDE: How did you start off as a model? ERIKA: “I was spotted at a road in Bandra in Bombay. I was completely becoming a psychologist. I had my big dream sorted for myself. Modeling was not at all my first career option. If you would have seen my pictures, with joint eye brows and everything, you’ll never think that I can be a model. I was so bad. I would have been lucky if i would have found a guy who liked me. And now when i see myself, I’m like ‘oh my god, I looked bad, very bad.’” 10 BEAU MONDE

BEAU MONDE: Which designer are you walking for this fashion week? Erika: “I am doing Pero by Aneeth Arora, which is super awesome and then I’m doing Giesha Designs by Paras and Shalini and many more designers.” BEAU MONDE:Which designer gave you the first break? ERIKA: “Gaurav Gupta gave me the first break. It was my first season and he made me open the show and I was so bad. (giggling). My legs were shaking and he was so mad at me. He is always giving me opportunities.” BEAU MONDE: Tell us about your experience with FDCI. ERIKA: “I love FDCI. They’re super close to me. This is my third year with them and when you work with somebody for so long, you obviously become friends with them and you dont do the ‘hi, hello’ formal thingy anymore. It is really nice.” BEAUMONDE: Who’s your favourite designer? ERIKA: (thinking) “There are lots of new designers. A lot of them are from Bombay who aren’t participating today. There is Nikhil Thampi, who is doing really well in Bomaby and he’s super awesome. I’m wearing this dress from Eleven Eleven who is a friend. It is all organic and I love such stuff. Then there is Gaurav Gupta, he has got super cute collection”.

ERIKA PACKARD

BEAU MONDE: How do you describe your life as a model? ERIKA: “It’s super nice and awesome. I love being a part of this filed.” BEAU MONDE: Everyone knows about the pressures that a model has to deal with, like weight pressure, make up and most importantly makeup, how well do you deal with all these? ERIKA: “Obviously, there is a sort of pressure that encompasses every field.But then you just have to believe in yourself. You should know that this is you and no body can change you. Everyone is unique eventually, what you may have somebody might not have. Be happy with what you have and even if you lack it, just be happy because that is what makes you unique.” BEAU MONDE: So do you walk down the street without makeup? ERIKA: “I never put makeup, I just have it when I’m working. I love myself without makeup.” BEAU MONDE: The last thing, what style advice would you like to give to the readers? ERIKA: “Wear what makes you comfortable. You know your body type the best, so dress accordingly. Even if you feel that something is way too flamboyant, don’t be skittish about wearing it. Wear it and make a style statement.”

IT’S ALL AB UT

ACCESS RIES

The sumptuous show of fashion, Wills Lifestyle Indian fashion week organized by FDCI begins today, October 8,2014. The five days spectacle of fashion and style is all set to avouch the biggest designers of fashion industry. Along with the fashion show, there are almost 120 designers stalls exhibiting their collections. The fashion week has some renowned accessory designers showcasing their designs.

Malini Aggarwal’s “Malaga” is inspired by cordori and stones. Her collection is a beautiful hand work of beads and flowers. Her collection has traditional Indian prints. She has worked on major detailing and embroidery of the necklaces and the handbags which gives an extravagant and flamboyant look to her work. Her collection is an astounding show of different colors. Malini is gratified to work with FDCI. ” It’s great for us. It’s a great platform to showcase my collection.”

“Janavi” by Jyotika Jhalani is inspired by the vibrant hues and highlighted with intricate embellishments. Taking cues from the natural elements of the Jaisalmer- butterflies , horses, elephants, camels ; the collection exhibits patterns and motifs on luxurious cashmere. It portrays a wide vista of design sensibilities that vouches to be finest and premier for summer time The collection “Art Apparel and Accessory by Shelina Kukar and Camelia Dala is sure to get a great amount of enthrallment. The collection is an epitome of practical style. They have manifested the colors of summers in their collection that is solely hand crafted. Their collection exhibits the highlights of the spring/ summer 15 which is the onset of bright colors. The unique feature of the collection is the ” well pricing” and “the easy availability” of the products.

Image credits: www.visualoptimism.blogspot.com

A qualified accessory designer and the founder of the label Shalini Arts, Shalini Ahuja’s collection is inspired by nature and its an excellent example of sustainable fashion. She has incorporate the vegetable tan leather with the employment of mono tones like fuchsia and burnt almond, which are environmental friendly. Her collection of Bags and shoes is not just restrained to a certain dress type. Her unique briefcases are her signature product this year. Her collection stands disparately form other collections for she has used subtle designs away form all the glossy and blingy designs

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Radhika Gupta’s “5 Elements” is an attempt to revive the rich heritage of India by using the emblems of Indian heritage. Different colors and funkiness are the features of her collection. It is truly a tribute to Indian tradition.

Meera Mahadevia, felicitated for her excellent contribution to design and creativity at the Newark Museum Gallery, has something very unique and aesthetic to offer. The vision behind her collection is the Buddhist philosophy. The highlights of the spring/summer is dexterously used by Meera which is evident in her colorful and exuberant designs. Metal work is her forte. She has used lotus in her collection which is an tectonic symbol in Buddhist philosophy.

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There is no looking back.

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Debutant models in Wills Fashion week spring/summer 15..

Aastha Ssidana Denisa

Twelve new outlanders and Indian

models are set to tread the runway at the Wills Lifestyle Indian Fashion week S/S 15. Let’s do tete-a-tete with them and delve a little into their lives. Slovakian beauty , Denisa never desiderated to be a model. A dancer by profession, she wanted to move to LA but unfortunately, some bone and knees problems faltered her dream career. Brushing aside all the health problems, she started to travel. “ I travelled to Germany, Austria, Peru, Milan. I came to India last year in January.”, says Denisa. “The modelling career came just by chance to me.” , she adds. Denisa is walking for designer 14 BEAU MONDE

Lucia

Malini Ramani on the second day of the fashion week. Albeit she loves the intriguing field of modeling but she also says, “It’s difficult when you are not sleeping for two consecutive days. But overall, it’s a rollicking job.” On the other side of the fulcrum is the long legged lass Lucia who is also from Slovakia who always envisioned herself as a model. She reminisces her journey as a model. “ I was seventeen when I won the Miss School competition in my school. I was contacted by my hometown agency to work as a model. All this eventually landed me in India. I’m working with Sky

Model here. ”, says Lucia. She describes the life of model as fascinating and also admits that she has to starve herself because of all the weight constraints that encompasses a model’s life. “ The industry demands you be sleek all the time. Just stay focused at what you are and you’ll ace in everything.” She walked for Kavita Bhartia and Pankaj & Nidhi on the second day of the fashion week.

Aastha Ssidana who was

heralded as Femina Miss India 2012 is also debuting with Wills Lifestyle Indian FashionWeek. Modelling was all fortuitous for Aastha.“I arbitrarily sent my Facebook pictures for

Rosana

Femina Miss India. After multiple interviews and auditions, I was selected by Vineet Jain, MD of The Times Of India and Mark Robinson. I was the sole model selected from Delhi.”, Aastha recalls. Renowned for her amazing heights and figure, she is delirious about her debut. She cherishes her career as a model . “ Modelling has spoilt me. We, Indian models, are treated like queens.”, says Aastha. The Indian beauty with exotic looks is sedate about the modelling regime. She says,“ I’m lucky to have a good metabolism. I hog like a pig, but when it comes to health, I workout like a pig.”

Rosana comes from the land of

Flamenco music, Spain. She’s delirious about working in India. “I’m learning a lot here in India. I’m also reading a book on Sikhs and Indian religion. I’ve been to many monuments and temples here.”, she says. The blithesome girl who relishes Indian food never desired to be a model. She’s studying Business from distance learning and would want to settle in California because of it’s Bohemian spirit where she can find serenity. She’s walking for EKA and Virtues by Viral, Ashish and Vikrant on the second day of the fashion week.

Erika Alejandra

From the land of Oxford and Cambridge, England comes Erika Alejandra. “I was 13 when “House of Sugar” spotted me in England. Eventually, I landed up in India.”, recalls Erica. This gracile beauty always wanted to be a model.This passion completely lifts up her mood when she’s depressed. She is also well aware of the colossal competition that envelops the field of modelling. “ Just stay focused and don’t think about anybody else.”, she adds. She’s walking for Kavita Bhartia on the second day of the fashion week. The other models debuting in this fashion week are Andela, Khushboo, Bhavna Suri, Ivona, Tea and Visnja. We wish them great success..! BEAU MONDE 15

THE SHOW OF

SILHOUETTES

In the ongoing spectacle of Wills lifestyle India Fashion week s/s 15, we have witnesses some amazing silhouettes which will forge their way from runway to the market.

Shift Dresses: A shift dress is a classy style that is confortable and elegant at the same time. The eclectic collection of urban flair and handloom sensibilities by Aneeth Arora which was showcased on the very first day of the glamorous show had different shift dresses. Shift dresses could also be seen in the printed collection of Pankaj and Nidhi. Ritu Pandey who had Sania Mirza walk for her collection also vouches for loose shift dresses. Shift dresses are going to rule this summer. BEAU MONDE 16

Candid with:

HHAYA MEHROTRA

Beau Monde: How long has it been that you conceived the idea of your own label? CHHAYA MEHROTRA: Being brought up amidst elaborate textile processing and manufacturing in Varanasi, I was always drawn to fashion and textiles. My label came into being in 2009 with exhibitions. I debuted with my first prêt line as a stall designer at WIFW AW-12 in Feb 2012. Crop Top: Crop tops were ultra-hot in the 80’s. As they say, “ History repeats itself ”. Crop tops have again paved their way to the Fashion market and they are hot this season. Crop tops were manifested by many acing designers in their collection on runway. “ Off shoulder crop tops are very hot this season. They look stunning.”, says Pankaj and Nidhi. Nachiket, founder of the label Nachiket Bharve also vouches by crop tops.

Jackets/ capes/ Shrugs : Niket Mishra’s joyful collecton is all about georgette tunics and Anarkali. “Capes and shrugs are also hot. People want fusion now. They can wear it with anything, be in ethical or western.”, says Niket Mishra. Kanika Saluja also vouches by embroidered jackets.

Palazzo: Easy to wear Palazzo are going to be viral this season. The amalgamation of prints and embroidery by Hemant and Nandita palazzos. Niket Mishra who has presented Orange as a part of spring collection refers to Palazzos as “ graceful and voguish.”

Skirts: Summer 15 will be witnessing different types of skirts. The soul sisters, Gauri and Nainika incorporated pencil skirts in their collection. “ Pencil skirts seductively defines the curves and are elegant.”, says Gauri. Midi skirts, Maxi skirts and pleated skirts were also substantial part of many designers. “Knee length pencil skirts are perennial.”, says Nachiket Bharve. So, don’t shy away from flaunting a pretty skirt this summer.

BM: How were the initial years? CM: We are still into our initial years I’d say. The response has been quite promising and initially, it was great to see the acceptability of the kind of product we made. I think that is both exciting and encouraging. BM: What was the response of other industry people regarding the brand ChhayaAMehrotra? (Positive and negative both) CM: We have been appreciated for the finish and quality in our products by buyers and fellow designers alike. BM: Your recent collection called “The palace keys” , please tell us something about it. CM: ’The Palace Keys’ is the first collection of our new couture label called TRULY COUTURE by Chhaya & Harit.As the name

Nascent Designer Chhaya Mehrotra talks about her vibrant and traditional colection “BABBLY BANARSI” that imbibe the city’s cuture, lifestyle, raw image and peppiness with great enthusisam.

suggests, it is inspired by the palaces of India. The regality of their colour,art and architecture blend in with the emotions of a Princess from one of my poems, called ‘The Palace Keys’. It leans on the belief that every daughter is a princess, every bride is royal. It is a mix of various Indian Silhouettes ade in pure silk georgettes, chiffons and velvet and embellished with fine rhinestones. BM:What are your plans for Spring- summer 2015? CM: We are doing 2 collections for SS15.One is an assortment of tunics and saris in pastel colors and the other is an experimental collection called Bubbly Banarsi with block prints on hand-woven fabrics from Banaras and stitched into silhouettes that say the story of the eclectic city that Banaras is. BM: What kind color pallet, cuts, drapes do you predict for the coming year 2015? CM: I think spring 2015 is going to be a year of english pastels. Darker shades of blue and purple are also big this spring. In terms of silhouettes, we are moving to a more minimal, clean look.

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1 Flowery affair:

Go on your own

Rajputana by Samant Chauhan had the power of flower. He incorporated floral patterns in pastel hues. More of whites and tangerine orange was seen on the runway. Easy- flowy gowns with detailed embroidery was his technique to capture our attention.

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Pastel shades :

Pastel ruled the color pallet this season, accompanying with some rich fabrication and detailed embroidery. Almost every designer sported a pastel gown or pastel summer dress in their collection. Above: Kavita Bhartiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SS15 collection.

spring/ summer 15 4 We bring to you some of the hottest trends we spotted this fashion week. We would like you to Roger that!

Bold 3D:

The designer duo Gauri and Nainika took a bold move of 3D graphic motifs keeping their Subdued Glamour: evening dresses and feminine Designer Pallavi Mohan definitely designs intact. presented this term very well by her collection Not So Serious. Her collection of modern minimalist notion was conceived quite well. 3D detailing, use of whites, gold, rose, nudes and gold perfectly displayed the mood of the show. An understated look â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thumbs up!

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travel

‘THROUGH THE EYE OF THE CAMERA’ EXPLORING DELHI

The heart of India, Delhi embraces in itself some of the most beautiful places. Let’s stroll on the roads of Delhi and behold some of the most famous places that our Delhi has:

The densely populated market is widely known for its appetising food and is also considered as a perfect place for shopping traditional clothes. But lets delve a bit into the some of the great structures that Chandini Chowk embraces. The “Sis Ganj Sahib Gurudwara” is one of the nine historical gurudwaras of Delhi. the gurudwara marks the site where the Sikh guru, Guru Teg Bahadur was beheaded on the orders of Mughal emperor for refusing to convert to islam. The other place to visit in Chandini Chowk is the “Ghalib ki Haveli” which was the residence of the 19th century Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib. After Ghalib’s death, government acquired a portion of it and renovated it bringing back the Mughal splendour and magnificence. Central Baptist Church is one of the oldest churches in Delhi. The church has been well maintained with its original motifs and carving. The church is a must visit for all the devotees.

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CHANDINI CHOWK

GALIB KI HAVELI

SIS GANJ SAHIB GURUDWARA

AGRASEN

BAOLI

Situated on hailey road, Agrasen ki Baoli is an exquisite example of ancient architecture. Agrasen Ki Baoli is a unique and interesting monument in Delhi. Veiled within the city’s tall and modern edifices, only a few know about the existence of this historic stepwell in the national capital territory.This beauty has 103 steps made up of redstones which descend towards the base which once consisted water.

One can see, in the Baoli, the reservoir full of bird feather and droppings. This place is well known for all the “love birds” and they find solace in there. It’s a cool and silent place and the silence deepens as you descend the stairs. And when you reach at the bottom, you experience a sudden chill in your nerves. This spooky feeling has resulted in placing Baoli among top ten

Originally built by Maharaja Agrasen in the Mahabharat era ans was reconstructed by the Aggarwal community in the 14th century. This monument is protected by Archaeological Survey of India. Baoli is an unique blend of architecture with magnificent design known to have existed few centuries ago.

haunted places of India. The beautiful relic has travelled a long time capsule standing still and preserving its gleam, yet it still lies unacknowledged.

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If there is paradise on earth, it’s here, it’s here!

The heritage of India is endowed with many monuments and Red fort is one among them. The construction of Red Fort by the sandstone of red color in large scale gave it the name Red Fort. The majesty of the fort is the first thing to notice but the red color became an essential feature of the aura of the fort and is easilyrecognized with it. It is a grandiose symbol of pomp and pose of Mughal BEAU MONDE 23

RED FORT

emperor Shah Jahan. It was the ceremonial and political centre of Mughal government. The beautiful walls of the fort contains other structures too that were used for several purposes by the Mughal emperors. The “zafar mahal” also known as Hayat-Bakhsh-Bagh is a marvellous structure. come and behold this magnificent beauty!

ZAFAR MAHAL

food

ow would it feel, You with your favourite book and a delicious cup of coffee in a calm and serene place.? Fascinated much? If so, here is a list of some of the best book cafes in the capital that offers a private and relaxing ambience with a wide array of books to choose from:

OOver a sip of ccoffee CHA BAR: The beautiful Oxford bookstore will definitely delight you even if you are not a book reader. The bookstore encloses within Cha Bar which offers some of the most delicious things on earth. The cafe has more than hundres varities of tea. Select a book from the bookstore and walk into the cafe to have a good tea and also relish on some muffins. Where: Cha Bar, Oxford Bookstore, Connaught Place

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Spell and Bound cafe:

SPELL AND BOUND CAFE

Yummylicious Places To Be At!!

With the ground floor and the basement staked with books, the cafe is located on the first floor. The setting of the cafe is very British with green awning and wide windows. The cafe offers some of the best Kathi rolls. come over to Spell and bound cafe and enjoy a book with some light food and drinks. Where: Spell bound and Cafe, C11/12, SDA market, Opposite IIT main gate, New Delhi-16.

We bring you the new tastes of Delhi.

FARZI CAFÉ: (DLF Cyber city, Gurgaon) Rated: 4/5 Cuisine: North Indian, south Indian and continental CAFE MOON RIVER

Cafe Turtle: This cafe is one of the oldest book cafes in the capital. It provides you with a comfortable space where dining and reading go hand-in-hand. The cafe has roof top and inside seating option and provides you with different genres of books. This winters, how about soaking in sun and reading your favourite book? Where: Cafe Turtle, Khan Market, New Delhi

Well, we will start with the name! The name is so catchy that you would want to know about the place. So, we finally went with some friends for dinner. The place is really cool. Loved the ambience there and got Farzified instantly. One wants to be surprised with the different serving styles of the already well known favourite Pan Indian dishes, if that your thing then you must visit Farzi. From Vada Pao to Pulao to kababs come in unique styling and normally their portions are medium.

For the main course, we ordered Galauti Burger, with the melt-in-your-mouth kebabs, I was in heaven. Literally! We also tried the Chicken dish (which was a little on the Spicer side). The last dish to arrive was grilled fish and they were the softest that we have had, could not have asked for more from the main course. The innovation and rawness is soo mesmerizing. Hats off to the chef. The bill came in a box that had candy paan along, so different than the usual fennel and crystal cubes. Fairly priced place, no complaints on that front as well. Complete thumbs Up for the place. Recommendable for all.

CAFE TURTLE

Cafe Moon River: Don’t mistake this cafe with a Library! The cafe has bamboo chairs and old-school furniture that makes the place a perfect place for reading. The cafe is a haven for all the bookworms because of its quite ambience. The cafe has a wide variety of Penguin’s Classic books. One can enjoy a vintage classic over a warm cup of coffee. Where: Cafe Moon River, Defence Colony, New Delhi-24. BEAU MONDE 27

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WAREHOUSE CAFE: Rated: 4.5/5 Cuisine: American, north Indian, Italian and Asian

We have been here quite a few times. The music, food, ambience, seating everything is amazing except that the service is quite slow. Also the staff can get a bit rude when there is a lot of commotion going around. The place also has a rooftop sitting which make a lazy winter evening comfortable.

ROSE CAFE: Rated:3.5/5 Cusine- Italian, Lebanese and Mediterranean.

Pretty decent food and drinks. We ordered penne arabiata (pasta) and Humus and pita bread along with mint mojitos. I absolutely enjoyed my meal after a long time. The music was just to my taste. It has been said the most happening place in central Delhi these days. Their menu card( Warehouse Inventory) has a special column, which offers discounts on the item that is mentioned along the date. Like : If its 2nd july so the 2nd item on the menu is on a 50% discount for the day!

This place is on the go to list of every girl in the city. The entire look of the place is very romantic and charming .It has a very English feel to it. Also the outside sitting gives the place brownie points. The place is dominated by baby pink and blues, lace curtains and a comforting lawn in the back yard. It immediately catches your fancy. The food was equally good. We ordered the fruity Italian soda as drinks and chicken sausage puffs as starters. To my surprise both were quite delicious. Their specialty is the espresso cake,we ordered that for desserts, thankfully that lived up to its image. All in all itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice place to hangout, the staff was polite, the environment was comforting but the food could not justify the ambience of the place. It is a place for people who enjoy femininity and of course the food. The price was apt for a South Delhi cafĂŠ.

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health

Do we love ourselves?

ast evolving world, breaking-through inventions, exhilarating lifestyle and lightening paced life everything needs our time. But doesn’t your health deserve a little consideration, if not your attention and love. Charlie Chaplin quoted, “As I began to love myself, I freed myself of anything that is no good for my health-food, people, things, situations and everything that drew me away from myself. At first I called this attitude a healthy egoism. Today I know it is “LOVE OF ONESELF”. Have you started loving yourself? If not read ahead … Present lifestyle has gone through an upside-down shift for the good, but at the cost of many better things. One of these things being your health. Being online on WhatsApp appears worthy than working out. Sharing jokes seems important than mending a broken relationship. Ignoring shouts of your body for a proper nutrition is easier than taking in a balanced diet. Making fun of someone’s ineptness, misery and sufferings will automatically solve all your problems and ridiculing others would make you a better human being by overcoming all your shortcomings.shortcomings. Isn’t it…?? Take one second and ask your body and your mind, is it what it wants? If it is a no, then keep reading... Yes, technology is inevitable, junk foods are indispensable and fun has just blended in the lifestyle. I am not even asking you to throw these away and go to the primitive ages. But If at the end of the day, you have just added more calories to yourself, you have just made others weep and also made yourself regretful as you could have been better and peaceful, you are just stuck In the same pain, agony and stress and you have just caused more discomfort to your joints due to your inactivity, then BEAU MONDE 31

you have successfully lost a part of yourself. If you have lost a part of yourself, then keep reading… The word HEALTH always gets you the images of healthy food, nutrition and a bar on junk foods, then you are partially correct. Physical and mental health is what I am speaking about. There are well defined methods and concoctions to achieve physical health. Take help from your best friend-GOOGLE, it will flourish you with ideas and formulas. But what about your mental health. Ha ve you done anything for it? If no is the answer, keep reading. Basic biology says that brain is the center of our body. When the center of your body is being poked, pushed, squeezed and slaughtered then how can the supplementary organs work? This self-butchering can’t be totally attributed to the present times. Ego, indifference, superiority, inferiority, apathy, selfdoubt and self-obsession has traveled the long path with us to the present. These might give temporary relief but no permanent welfare is guaranteed. These might seem better than sailing the boat in tough times but there is something called the best which is attainable only when the self-butchering is left far behind in the old primeval ages where it appeared. There is no bullet-proof jacket to guard yourself from a gunshot from a gun called stress. But there is always you to remind yourself that that gunshot was just a part of a self-built dream that could have been constructed in some productive and positive way. Yes, You can transform yourself!

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Everything can be controlled, everything can be played like a hero, provided you have a healthy mind. BEAU MONDE 32

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DARK BERRY RED

RED MY LIPS! Girls! We absolutely love lipsticks, Don’t we? Let’s have a look at the lipcolours that will be in this autumn. We’re sure you’ll go gaga over these colours that are ultra-refreshing and ultra-hot.

Luscious and voluptous lips are what every girl desires. Dark berry red lipcolour is definitely in this autumn. Paint your lips with this ravishing colour and get red for the sexiest pout. You can wear this lipcolour with almost every outfit. Put on this warm colour this warm season and get ready for some real warm compliments..For a beautiful finish, start by exfoliating your lips and using concealer to five long lasting base. The brand we suggest: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte SPF15 in Forbidden.

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BRIGHT FUSCHIA PINK

THE CORAL

This season steal all the attention by wearing bright fuschia pink on your lips. Sexy and bol, this lipcolour doesnt require any other makeup on your face. This colour screams glamour. For a night out, wear this lipcolour with smoky eyes and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all ready to go. Include this lipcolour in you make up kits this autumn and turn all the eyes on you. The brand we suggest: Mac Candy yum yum

How about giving coral hue to your lips? Coral lipstick is the hottest trend of this season. Loved by many, this vibrant lipcolour brigtens up your face and give you a fresh look. This colour suits almost every skin tone and also the key to wear this lipstick is to keep the rest of the makeup simple and natural. Avoid dark eye shadow if you want to rock this lipcolour. Layer with red lipstick underneath for maximum saturation. The brand we suggest: NYX Round Lipstick Femme Image credits: austinbeautyguide.com

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B E A U T Y

WHAT A From hair to your make-up to your nails, everhting should be perfect, shiny and bright. Let us tell you what it takes to glitter and be perfect:

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Use Honey everyday for glowing skin: Applying raw hone is great for your skin. If you have a sudden acne breakout, gently dab honey on the affected area. You can even mix it with lavender oil for an extra shiny look. Use a mix of honey and coconut milk as a homemade skin cleanser; it is always beneficial for your skin to use natural products.

Highlight your best feature: Be it your cheek bone, your eyes or your smile. Beautify them and dazzle. If you want more attention on your lips then apply a brighter shade like a tomato red or magenta, and accentuate your cheekbone with a brozer.

Smooth Base: Always try to choose a smoother base. Go for foundation rather than the compact powder. As foundation blends well with your skin and give a non- made up look. Even then if you wish to use a compact, please girls use it over foundation.

Smokey-cat eyes: The evening look should always be on the bold side. Consider, using dark shades like blue, grey, green or even silver and golden are great options. Play along the festive mood. BEAU MONDE 38

Nail-It: Choosing the perfect nail color is not an easy job. Always keep your complexion in mind. Pastel shades like whites, rose, pinks works well for brighter skin tones whereas bronze, nudes works for dusky skin tones.

Fragrance matters: Body odor is always an issue. Take bath twice a day, use natural soaps and body butters. Choose a perfume according to your skin type. At day time you may wear fruity or flowery fragrance but for the evenings you must carry a smooth and strong fragrance.

Play up your tresses: Waterfall French braids are big hit this season. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice simple twist to the French braid. It gives a night out look straight from your home. Wavy hair are also sporting fairly, mess it up and you are done for the evening. Accesorize your curls with ribbons , studs, and even glitter.

Best foot forward: During all the festivities your little feet are going to be punished a lot. So pamper them post the festivities with a good pedicure and massage. DIY packs are also helpful and easy to do.

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