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And revival of Fashion in Literature

TREND STORIES • What you missed at the Louis Vuitton SS-18 Show • Sequins are back with a new twist

GLITTERY EYE Shadow Makeup expert tips on how to wear the cat-eye glitter

IN CONVERSATION WITH PHOTOGRAPHER

Shounak Nayak

WHAT WE WEAR AND WHY Insights on

DIY- Do It Yourself How to make your own blend of sunscreen and foundation at home

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EDITOR’S LETTER HAUTE India is for the you who want to lead a Fashionable and Trendy life while staying abreast with Fashion and lifestyle. While these hot topics may have a monopoly in the market, we at HAUTE understand your needs and have got it all covered.

Every page in this magazine is an attempt to keep you engaged in pure unadulterated HAUTE content.

This month’s edition is curated with extra care. What you hold in your hands is a package we’ve made especially for you, to fulfil your every requirement- whether it’s fashion, beauty or just a pep talk.

This month’s cover story talks about revival of fashion as seen in fiction and literarture. Apart from that, we also have an exciting new section called ‘Conversations’ where we conduct interviews with eminent personalities and share some insights with you- we hope you nd some solace in them. All our stories focus on being able to give you the perfect summer read. Every page in this magazine is an attempt to answer the questions that occupy your mind- “What do I wear to the eveing party?”, “How can I save up on makeup?” We’ve got it all covered.

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And on the other hand, one has to offer style that is democratic, accessible, adoptable and, above all affordable. The journey of giving Haute its unique voice has been made possible for one reason alone- the inspiring fashion derived from fiction. This issue is a tribute to

HAUTE THE TEAM President and Publisher Stefen R. James Editor James Morales Senior Editors Aarya Gavaskar, Lisa O’Brien Art Director Tania Manchester Deputy Art Director Natasha Singh Web Editor Joe Miller Assistant Editors Stacey Hollande, Khoa Nguyen, Jackson Khai, Levi Sivertson Editorial Interns Alaya Swanson, Shahad Abdullah, Teresa Coliins Contributing Editors Gary German, Jiten Desai, Frederick Gracias, Layla Toublani Contributing Artists Lena Herzog, Richard Buff, Daniel Zeizei Vice President and General Manager Lynn Carlson Vice President, Public Relations Julia Melucci Vice President, Advertising Freddie Hunchkins Advertising, Sales Thomas Frank (212) 400-6468 Sales Representative (New Delhi) David Turner (david@haute.org)

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HAUTE CONTRIBUTORS

Michelle

Katherine

Photographer Mumbai

Designer, Stylist & Blogger Mumbai

A broader & wider understanding

Founder of agelessstyle.com; dapper

and appreciation of the visual arts;

fashion 24x7; workaholic; fond of

to remove the beef ban; jazz; better

pastels; more tranquility; A better

public transport.

political situation

CADDELL

TARAPOREWALA

Alexander ESPOSITO

Visual Artist and Graphic Designer Bangalore Better understanding of grids and layouts; Type is key; Bacardi on the go; NYC; Illustrates in free time; An understanding

between

everyone

that we are all bursting at the

Penelope

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seams

Dimitrio

CINCINATI

Make up artist Delhi

Forecaster, In Trend Delhi

No noise pollution; Cleanliness of

A less conservative middle class that

our city and homes; going beyond

is kinder to each other; community

the caste and systems that divide

tolerant to diversity; privatisation

us; pro no makeup makeup; M.A.C.

& all things bollywood.

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EDITOR’S NOTE Kinjal Gawaskar for Haute

CONTRIBUTORS Our team and Special Additions this month

LETTERS

What our readers have to say

THE LV SS-18 SHOW

What you missed at the Louis Vuitton Show this summer

IN TREND

Glitz! Glam! Sequins!

The ever lasting trend

We’d love to hear your thoughts! Write to us at feedback@haute.co.in to tell us your suggestions and stand a chance to win exciting vouchers and goodies!

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IN CONVERSATION WITH KAIWAN IRANI The stylist who revives fashion in literature

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INTERVIEW WITH SHOUNAK NAYAK Photography alert!

THE STYLE BREW What we wear and why

DIY

Homemade foundation with sunscreen

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GET THE LOOK

Shimmer is in town! Glittery eye shadow

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YOUR PERSPECTIVE OUR DELIVERANCE

NATALIE GORDON CHOSEN Mumbai, 25

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Your November MONTH issue was amazing.

It was a perfect epitime of the current scenario in our country today. The impact of social and political change on our attire was discussed aptly. . And it’s encouraging to see that media too, is embracing this change. I love the articles you have about girl power, women empowerment and style drive. Our country is in dire need of such reads. I love how every edition has an interview with a young achiever. And each time it’s a new perspective- be it science, art, fashion or music.

I loved the peice about Tarun Dalal wherein he spoke about entrepreneurship skills. The best part about this magazine is that it delivers exactly what it promises- inspiration, stories but also, makeup tricks for lazy girls.

SAACHI SHETTY Chennai, 20 It was refreshing to see you add a new section in last month’s issue.I have heard from many of my friends that Haute has helped college students beyond just fashion and lifestyle, I hope that you continue this trend in the future. Your content is truly inspiring!

NATASHA MUCHHALA Delhi, 18 Your October issue had a feature on M. Deshmukh.

Hats off to his courage for starting a campaign against child abuse. Not only has he stood strong inspite of all odds, but is also ghting the cause of many other women like her. She is such a powerful youngster who drives and inspires society. A victim of such a heinous crime against humanity, her commitment towards the cause is worth mentioning and appreciating.

She has served as an able role model for me and so many others.

DAKSHA SALAM Assam, 27 I love the new addition to your magazine- the ‘Tet-a-tet’ section. Its an amazing way to get to know about new peoplE from different dimensions

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and professions. Coming accross their struggles behind establishing themselves is really helpful for similar aspirants. Would love to read more such articles.

AHAANA SYED Gurgaon, 24 The trend reports you write about are always intriguing for fashionistas like me. Your get the look column also never disappoints to look dapper!

Looking forward to more issues!

SAMEER RUSTOGI Bangalore, 19 In the September issue, you featured a textile designer, Sarah Naqvi, whose work was inspired by feminism.

The surface techniques and designs were unique. Really inspiring work.

TANVI NAYAK Hyderabad, 24 I am a beauty blogger and Haute has helped me since I first started. I stock up on a lot of magazines as I am constantly in search of new ideas and beauty hacks. I must say that this magazine has it all. Right from inspiration columns to current trends in the market, you have never failed to excite me about new issues each month.

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LOUIS VUITTON SS-18

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The spring-summer Louis Vuitton aura experienced the historical-modern blend, one part Eighteenth century, one part Twenty-first century.

This much awaited show began with the Egptian Sphinx sculpture seated at the dawn of the runway. Music echoed in the fortress making it sound rather ghastly.

Those high pitched interludes were way too dramatic, but definitely unusual (just like Ghesquière).

Nicolas Ghesquière, the designer focused on Ready to wear street themes for Spring Summer 18 with some anachronistic twists. The aim was to create a look that skipped across the ages. He found inspiration in the

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Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 18th century French aristocratic garments.

Ghesquière is a master of taking classical elements and altering them with a futuristic twist. This runway show was remarkably inspired by the same style. The very young, Janaye Furman made history by becoming the first black model to open a Louis Vuitton show.

Freja Beha Erichsen, Erika Linder, Mica Argañaraz, and Sora Choi were other models who slayed the runway. A combination of court coats paired together with ugly sneakers came as a surprise.

Doublets, tie-neck silk blouses, ruffled sleeves and rich brocades paired with

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sporty striped bottoms, athletic shorts, metallic pants and boxy bags was the highlight of the show.

Moreover, subtle shades of colours from the two centuries found their way into this show.

Strong striped looks came with powerful graphic boldness but were toned down with silk boxer shorts and monochrome sneakers.

But plausibly bold horizontal stripes were the designer’s favourite. Apart from the relaxed sneaker look, the ‘sandal-socks’ look was cleverly derived from the forecast.

Glossy leather tabards (almost resembled fish gills) were sported with

ruffled sleeves and feminine chiffon layers. The french fashion designer imbibed a strong ‘button’ and ‘lace’ game onto his dresses and pants. Statement sleeves with elongated ribbons looked fab with the long slit coats and variations of the mandarin collar.

Indeed Ghesquière’s tacit tactic of experimentation served him (and us) impeccably well!

Several dresses had nipped in hourglass waists just like old-fashioned evening gowns. These were either embellished with sequins or buttoned down till the waist.

Ghesquière showed glittery dresses with intricate beading and fringe just right for a party. He also excellently played around with the boxy silhouette of the coats by coupling them with flared pants or flowy shorts. Layering was key and so was going bare. The majestic coats were thrown over multiple glad rags and also worn bare with leather pants.

Ghesquière also snuck in a flowy chiffon black gown with slits keeping it simple with a bowler bag. Awe-striking handbag designs with the LV logo were the accessory highlight of the show.

JANAYE FURMAN (MODEL) First black woman to open LV show

Glitz Glamour Sequins

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From subtle accessories to head-to-toe looks, sequins have reigned supreme on the SS18 catwalks and are making it big this summer.

There has been an aboutturn in atmosphere on the runways with respect to this re-emerging trend. The protective layers of autumn winter 2017 have been shed and, beneath them lies a sheer abundance of glitter. In many shows and collections sequins have reigned supreme on the SS18 catwalks, coming in many incarnations, adorning shoes, dresses, trousers, blazers and accessories.

Sequins have found their origin from the Arabic word ‘sikka’ meaning coin while in England they are referred to as ‘spangles’.

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Diving back into history, the Renaissance period was accredited to the introduction of these shiny discs into fashion. Women’s gowns the era then called the ‘gammura’ were embellished with sequins for grandeur.

Today we have the lighter electroplated versions which we love to flaunt! From slinky gowns with embellished sleeves to super-short mini dresses covered in crystals, this trend can be styled according to your choice of occasion. Formal and semiformal ensembles look great with sequin blazers and pants, while the casual attire boasts about its novel soft- sequin trend. One major thing about this trend is its versatillity of execution. You can pair it with absolutely anything.

Be it sleeves, scarfs, gowns or blazers, sequins never disappoint you.

Sequins aren’t just for Christmas anymore. We all wear a sequin number at some point over the Christmas season, but London’s Spring Summer 2018 fashion week taught us that sequins don’t have to be saved exclusively for festivities. Milan, New York and London fashion also made abundant but wise use of this these paillettes.

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The Italian city portrayed very soft and delicate looks and colours adorning sheer garments, dresses and flowy robes. France on the other hand, came through with powerful statement suits while London was busy blinding onlookers with the extra ton of glitz from top to toe. Silver sequins were most popular at the London fashion Week.

Moving on to designers, Tom Ford opened New York Fashion Week in throwback 90’s sequin glory. He sent down the runway models in blush sequin tops, cropped micro hemlines, sharply tailored jackets and body suits with plunging necklines and hip-high cut outs.

NYC Street Style

Workaholic - DKNY

Party Animal - BlanckNYC

Glam Brunch - MICHAEL KORS

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Colors were neutrals and hot pink. Molly Goddard, Simone Rocha, Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton and Burberry also incorporated glitz in both mens and womens wear which were a big hit. Read on to know more about how to pair your sequins and carry that glam!

THE PARTY ANIMAL Sparkly accents help direct the eye where you want it to go. A shiny, beaded waistband will emphasize your curves and is a guaranteed attitudebooster. Try a new hairstyle to add on to your party mood.

Ofcourse danglers or hoops look great when its time to dance. Don’t forget your metallic ‘kylighter’ and you’re good to go!

THE WORKAHOLIC Throw that sequin metallic jacket over the shoulders to fill in that formal and edgy gap. The same could be paired with straight pants to get the semi-formal look for not so formal occasions. Find a clutch or hand-bag with the sequin silhouette that works.

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GET THE

SPANGLY LOOK! Go for metallic eye shadows to amp up the trendy attire.

Well, you could wear this to work as well with minus all the heavy accesspries and make up. Make sure your hairdo compliments!

CASUAL BRUNCH Wearing sequins during the day, is a tricky affair! But if done right, it can make you look the best chic at brunch.

Pay attention to the last minute details when sporting sequins at a day affair. Choose nude or blush sequin tones and go for matte over glossy sequins to use daylight to your advantage. Make sure

your accessories are minimum as your outfit carries all the glam.

THE SOCIALITE This type is for the out-going.

Throw on a pair of boyfriend jeans with your favorite sequin crop top. This teenage look is to cut down those years and make you look forever21.

Browline or Cat-eye shades look best. Experiment with your make up because teenage is all about trial and errors!

Furthermore, sequins never did and never will go out of style. There are infinite combos to this trend.This classic SS18 paillette trend has well established itself and is a ‘must have’ in your wardrobe.

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David Yurman The Pink Goth Collection ™ Pink Chalcedony and studded diamonds with streling silver

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REVIVAL OF

FASHION IN LITERATURE

Learning that fashion was born from literature; Drawing the line between- ‘fictional descriptions of attire’ and ‘associating it with specific genders’; To revive fashion in books; Not the mainstream disquisition of gender fluidity and the androgynous era...At our cover shoot, one thing was certain- KAIWAN IRANI lives up to his fictional derivations of style inspired from simple but prominent tales.

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‘‘Old classic novels are rich in words, and describe to us each drape and fall of the garment the character in your head bears’’ - Irani In conversation with upcoming fashionrevival stylist

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‘My mother would read me stories wherein the description of clothes would be so elaborate and grand that I would dwell upon each tale for hours’’, says Kaiwan. The Parsi stylist claims to have been inspired from fashion in literature since childhood.

Fashion in books is important.

We’d even be as bold as to say that clothes make a character.

Fashion in Fiction examines the ways in which dress ‘performs’ in a wide range of contemporary and historical literary texts. In Atonement, Robbie wouldn’t have fantasised about Cecelia if she hadn’t been wearing that green gown. And there would be no Miss Havisham without a wilted yellow wedding dress, in Dickens’ Great Expectations.

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without these garments, all these characters would be incomplete, as their sartorial preferences means we are able to understand their personalities better, know a little bit about their pasts and what they’re thinking. ‘‘We have forgotten the roots of what we so proudly sport today.’’ , says Irani. Our style is what defines us, but not being aware of where it originated from, is pretty messed up according to him. His motive as a stylist is to revamp and revive styles based on literary originals of their respective works. The world must know that everything in vogue today, was once fathomed and penned down by an author.

This inimitable stylist is free spirited and at ease in a mix of the season’s new designs and one-of-a-kind literary

On Kaiwan‘H&M’ single buttoned Blazer ‘Kaiwan’s’ white farthingale(hoop skirt) ball gown inspired from Basile’s Cenerentola Jewelry from ‘Diamante’

‘‘Clothes have more important offices than merely to keep us warm; they change our view of the world and the world’s view of us.’’

-Virginia Woolf , Orlando, 1928

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vintage pieces. We learn from him that everybody owns a distinct style associated with our personality. But it is equally important to know where it came from. What we don fashionably today may be an age old subculture trend, a fictional depiction or revival of some kind.

Irani talks about the disparity between fashion today and fashion in books. ‘‘Old classic novels are rich in words, and describe to us each drape and fall of the garment the character in your head bears’’, states the lad. Kaiwan says he is intrigued when people question his sartorial sensibility. His style isn’t alien, its just his definition of what he thinks would be today’s ideal Cinderella gown or Miss. Havisham’s wedding attire. His gender fluid style is massively inspired from Woolf’s book Orlando. Bearing a strong instinct in mind, our stylist is inclined to pioneer the lost knowlegde. Fashion rests upon folly. Art rests upon law. Fashion is ephemeral so absolutely unbearable that we have to alter it every six months! Both fashion and literature occupy a fetish for fantasy inside the minds of so many people, and they intersect to inform each other in ways that we don’t stop to think about often enough.

For instance, Literature has given the fashion world some of its most enduring icons, such as Anna Karenina, Holly Golightly, Gigi, Jane Eyre,

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Orlando, Miss Havisham… these iconoclasts were firstly fashioned with a pen, yet they continue to catalyse inspiration for many designers, stylists, and readers. “For the next generation of fashion talents’’, concludes Kaiwan Irani ‘‘the question is how to create something new when the Internet puts everything from the past at anyone’s disposal.’’

MEET THE MOST

FASHIONABLE CHARACTERS IN LITERATURE

1. Leslie BurkeBridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson

4. Anna KareninaAnna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy

10. Holly GolightlyBreakfast at Tiffany’s, Truman Capote

2. Daisy BuchananThe Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald

5. Sayuri- Memoirs of a Geisha, Arthur Golden

11. Lisbeth SalanderThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Stieg Larsson

3. Madame DefargeA Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens

6. Scarlett O’HaraGone with the Wind, Margaret Mitchell

12. Lady Brett AshleyThe Sun Also Rises, Ernst Hemingway

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Sharing insights with the HAUTE

PHOTOGRAPHER

A detailed interview with upcoming photographer

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Shounak

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‘Well, I am underestimated, thing that transformed him, misunderstood but indeed his love for pictures. undeniably fascinating!”, Seated amidst the warm setting of he says with a grin. Such his of ce, the versatile photographer is the profession. A decade prepares for his interview with into photography, this selffaint (very slight) regard. I taught lad has had his ups disguise myself as a professional and downs & experienced a in my head to bring myself to significant amount of success (work) do my task. I am aware that and failures. comfort is what is lacking & thus Shounak Nayak, a twenty- ve try to loosen up a bit. Plucking year old photographer gives up all my courage I put forth my us insights about his life and rst question. “Could you tell us career & talks about the one something about yourself?”, I say.

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TET-A-TET There was an instant response to this most cliched interview question. “I hail from Mumbai the city of Dreams.”, says he with a smirk on his face.

“Having being born to Maharashtrian parents, I was brought up in a very traditional manner. My father is an exhibition designer & Lata, my mother, a very pro cient cook.”, he explains.

“To begin with, since when did an art like photography intrigue you?”, I question. “At an early age of 17, I had already bought my rst DSLR camera & couldn’t wait to explore everything about it.

Also, my father being a commercial artist, has his own advertising rm. I reckon he knew I had inherited a vision & cretive gene from him.”, he laughs, pointing at his father’s picture on his desk.

I further asked him whendid the idea of pursuing photography strike him. He said, “My undergradutae degree is in Business & Commerce. Once that was done, I started paying visits to my dad’s business. Advertising agencies are massive I must say! Each sector is distinct, I personally was awestruck by the photography realm.

Later, I moved to New York to study portrait and product photography. That was the turning point in my life. And that is how it all started.”

CONVERSATIONS We paused for a while as we sipped on some water. “So what apart from photography are your hobbies?”.

“Tennis, undoubtedly tennis!”, he exclaimed. “Travel and Art are other favourites as i believe they impart wisdom with experience.

I have hidden reverence for these areas of interest.” says Shounak as he smirks. I went on to ask him about his passion and recognised talent.

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like Brandon Woelfel, Gurav Sawn & Amol Jadhav are the important ones.” he says. “Woelfel’s bizarre play with the bokeh & lights is as stunning as Jadhav’s narrative style & substantial graphic play.”

I further kept the tempo going as i dwelled onto the technical aspects of the art. “Could you brief us on what cameras & lighting gears you started with & what you are

benefit. Also, I embark upon my shoots with a consciously prepared vision, lighting & costuming. At times the requirement is to be unprepared”, he adds.

There is a slight pause again but this time without the awkward silence. I ip back & forth through my diary to assure that no question is left unattended.

Travel and Art I believe are important as they impart wisdom with experience.

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Upon being questioned about the kind of photography he does & about the recognition he had received over the years, he swirled around in his rotating chair and turned towards the of ce wall which bore his accomplishments, right from certi cates to trophies.

Pointing at his blue-eyed boy (award), the one he received at NYFA (New York Film Academy), he said, “This one was for the ‘best’ series titled ‘The emigre life in NYC’. It received recognition by top photographers like Ryan McGinley and David Turner.” I acknowledged this as I glanced at the pictures from the series.

“So, who are some of your favourite photographers?’’ I curiously asked as i was keen to know what inspires such work. He mentioned many names but emphasized on a few that drive him. “Photographers

currently using?”. Anent to this, he expatiated with much eagerness.

Like every photographer who awaits to impart their knowledge & perspective about the art of clicking pictures. He says, “Initially I had the Canon 550D & I only shot in natural light.

A very useful hack back then, rather even now for the beginners, is placing a folded tissue or a translucent sheet on the camera ash. All this just to get the softbox effect.

Who had all the money to spend on lighting equipments when you aren’t even sure about pursuing the eld!”, he laughingly states. “Well, now I exclusively shoot with my Canon 5D Mark III, which allows for more spontaneity & motion capture. The full frame sensor is just another

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I exhale with delight as I put it away & conclude with lighttalk.

This is when I realize the ne line between an interview & a tete-a-tete. Many a times, it is dif cult for us to distinguish between formal & informal talk.

“How is it living in Mumbai?’’

I ask casually as he puts away all his les & concern. “Ah! Mumbai is the hub of everything. Absolutely everything. I have traversed across many places but nothing like coming back home. I de nitely owe a major part of my life & career to this city.”, he replies.

“Last but not the least, in three words what message would you like to convey to our readers?”, I ask as I wrap up the confab. “Live. Explore.

Capture.”, he says as he leaves his chair.

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Photographers use their cameras as tools of exploration, passports to inner sanctums, instruments for change and communication. Their images are proof that photography matters, now more than ever.

-SHOUNAK NAYAK

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WHYWE WEAR

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Fashion is a much sought after topic after social and political issues today. Every person nurtures an innate desire of looking good and feeling accepted in the socio-economic circle. This art is an important means of self-expression which people are taking to in a big way and experimenting with different looks, styles and textures. I call it art because it is not just putting together clothes and accessories in order to achieve the glam look. It is an amalgamation of all the elements of design blended beautifully keeping in mind the technical aspects of styling.

Our fashion choices are not just dictated by big brands and celebrities. There is in fact a lot more going on when you decide to stick to or eschew certain styles.

But how many of us have actually questioned the choice of our outfit? There are many reasons we opt for one cut, colour and fit. Choice

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of style is decided considering perceptions based on attire, upbringing, availability, region, time etc. Attire could vary based on the occasion, time of day or comfort.

While availability depends on what you have in your wardrobe and the market around you. Conventional styles are

strongly influenced by one’s region and upbringing.

A ‘hijab’ may be an accessory veil in some regions and of religious importance elsewhere. Similarly, time influences style differently. A hasty attire stand out from a neatly curated one.

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HAUTE THE STYLE BREW but we try to abide by a statement style at 25. This is a perfect example of how we grow with fashion and know what works best for us with experience. ‘Style over time maketh a wise man’. Our body type, stature and skin tone also determines what we wear.

Sometimes, what we ‘want’ and what looks ‘best’ lie on two different dimensions. Basic fashion knowledge tells us to dress according to our body type. This again is for a reason. Low necklines would look fab on hourglass body types as compared to rectangular ones.

CONVERSATIONS Some feel that dressing oneself is typically about sex or sexuality. As humans, we are psychologically trained to ‘dress to attract’. Everybody aims at highlighting their best features whilst camouflaging the ‘not so attractive’ side. Not everybody has the ‘don’t care’ vibe about onlookers opinions. Furthermore, It could also be the day, weather and your mood at that very moment that calls for your dress. Fear of change is another reason why most of us go with the

perceptions and beliefs about personal fashion and style, there is another chunk who are successful victims of the Bandwagon effect.

If ten people at work are wearing converse, then converse it is for them. In such situations, self taste or expression is not the objective, acceptance is. Your job on the other hand, strictly adheres to the uniform

flow!

We love our good-old glad rags and try to couple them differently to keep up with the trend. But do not wish to switch to new trends. While we talk of

or your job title. Of course if you’re a fashion editor, you are more likely to dress a certain way.

And if you’re an IT consultant, likewise. Many of us aren’t aware

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of the psychological tricks fashion brands use to sell and make us want to dress in a distinct manner.

One weighty and moneyed tactic is that of ‘influence’. Influence of celebrities, online paid reviews (blogs), vlogs, advertisements and much more drive you to adopt that style. ‘If you are comfortable with your body, and who you are as a person, you’re not going to pretend to be someone else And finally, self esteem plays a big part.

If something suits your body characteristics and makes you feel good, you are likely to gravitate towards it.

All these factors lead to the understanding that the motivations behind each and every trend, style and ensemble are different. Well, now go on and ask yourself why do you wear what you wear?

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DO IT YOURSELF Foundation makeup has many benefits, specifically helping to smooth out the tone of the skin. But most store-bought foundation products are filled with a long list of ingredients that can damage your skin, cause cancer and affect your endocrine system. Even the ancient Greeks and Romans wore contaminated foundation containing high levels of white lead and mercury which caused lethal poisoning. Parabens, synthetic scents, nanoparticles, formaldehyde, mercury and lead are a few ingredients on your packaging that can be toxic.

DIY makeup, as an all-natural foundation, is not as daunting to make as you may think to

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INGREDIENTS: • 4 tbs of almond oil or coconut oil • 1 tbs of cocoa butter • 2 tbs of shea butter • 0.5 tbs of beeswax • Quarter teaspoon vitamin E oil • 1 tbs of zinc oxide (look for uncoated) • organic cocao powder • cinnamon or nutmeg

WITH SUNSCREEN prepare. In fact, it is very easy and can be made with just a few ingredients. You can even add homemade sunscreen to the mixture to ensure protection from the sun. When choosing your ingredients, use unrefined, raw and organic whereever possible. Let’s jump into your personal homemade makeup that is just right for you!

Cacao Powder

Nutmeg

Shea Butter

Vitamin E

Cinnamon

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DIRECTIONS:

BEAUTY

–Take a glass bowl in a pan of water –Place the almond oil or coconut oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, beeswax, and vitamin E oil together and stir to blend well.

–Once the mixture has cooled down add zinc oxide to the mixture.

Note: The more you add, the higher the sunscreen levels.

–Then, add the cacao and cinnamon or nutmeg.

–Remember the amount of these ingredients that you use will determine the shade of the foundation.

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desiredshade.

–For a darker shade add more, and vice

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versa.

–Test it on your jawline in sunlight to ensure the shade that works best for you.

–Store in a silicon tube/ glass jar. Make sure hands are clean prior to dipping into the jar if you use that type of container, to prevent contamination.

–Later you can fill the powder in containers for ease of use.

–If you want more of a “compact” foundation, add some jojoba/olive/almond oil to the mixture and press down into a compact.

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Glitter Eye Shadow Is Back

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Someone very wise once said, “You can never have too much glitter.” For the most part, we’re inclined to agree. Unfortunately, our old formulas of glitzy, glittery eye shadows came with a few drawbacks—namely, the tendency to leave a trail of shimmer everywhere, from our cheeks and our clothes to every surface we touched.

After just one day of sparkly eye makeup, we’d be finding flecks of shimmer for weeks, and the experience left us more than a little glitter gunshy. Luckily, eye shadow technology has come a long way since the ‘90s. These days, it’s easier than ever to get your sparkle on without the risk of discoball-like fallout. A cream eye shadow with super-shiny pearl and glitter pigments that glide over eyes with the flick of a wand.

Unlike loose glitter, there’s no flaking or fallout—once it dries down, it locks into place until you take it off. To help you ease back into the world of glitter eye makeup, we put together a quick tutorial with this shimmery superhero and a few of our Stila favorites.

Behold, a shimmering smoky eye that shines so bright, you just might need shades.

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Step 1. CREATE A BRILLIANT BRONZE BASE Apply Liquid Eye Shadow to the center of eyelid. Using a blending brush blend the eye shadow all over your eyelid before

Step 2. ADD SHIMMERY SMOKY DEFINITION Next, take an eyeshadow brush and grab a deep black with silver and gold sparkle. After you pick up some product, make a few dots along the crease and outer corner of your eye. You can use an eye pencil for this. Blend the dots with a clean brush sculpt your eye socket, pulling the shadow out towards the tip of your brow to form a soft cat eye.

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: • Metal Glitter Liquid Eye Shadow in Bronzed Bell • Glitter Liquid Eye Shadow in colour of your choice Step 3. FINISH WITH LINER AND LIPSTICK To complete the look, draw a thin line Liquid Liner along your upper eyelashes to add definition. Curl your lashes, apply your favorite mascara, and finish with a natural nude lip that won’t steal the spotlight from your flashy lids.

Step 4. READY TO HOP BACK ON THE GLITTER TRAIN? And Voila! You are done. Finish off with dusting the excess glitter off those lids. Make sure you brush your face as well.

You don’t want traces of sparkles all over.

• Waterproof Liquid Liner in Intense Black • Nude Liquid Lipstick in matte (or the shade you like)

Every piece, a Masterpiece

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BY MANISHA NARANG SINCE 1982

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