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DAZZLE & SHINE
A BAGFUL OF STYLE
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Your attitude is what makes you beautiful (Cover Story)
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A Bagful of Style (Dazzle & Shine)
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Empower your life with a dose of power yoga (Health & Fitness)
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Don't let post-pregnancy blues put your spirits down (Myths & Truths)
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Clinch a belt to notchup your outfit (Tips & Tricks)
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Niagara Falls (Going Places)
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Dazzle & Shine
A Bagful of STYLE “Enhance your glamour with trendy accessories!! Bags look trendy and have a high quality value and capacity of storage. Handbags in fancy colors make to the top of the list.”
By: Harleen
One of my friends always carried a handbag along even if she went outside just for five minutes. I always found that habit of hers quiet intriguing. She laughingly revealed one day, “Carrying a handbag makes me feel as if someone’s walking beside me. As if I’m not alone and that makes me confident.” I was all smiles hearing that but today even I do realize that bags have great utility and add to your style quotient too. Today’s modern, socialite and styleconscious woman love to equip themselves with an eye-catching arm-candy. Women simply love to flaunt their handbags. And why shouldn’t they. There are ample choices, colors, styles, textures and brands out there to woo them. The medium sized classic handbags are those purses which can easily engulf almost everything of your daily requirement such as your phone, wallet, make-up kit and other essential tit bits.
personality. “For a feminine look, you can opt for softer roundedged against squareedged medium sized bag. ” Tote bags are meant for casual use and traveling purposes. These are perfect for those who like to carry several things on the go. Also, totes with soft crushed leather are highly preferred by working women. Clutches are tiny & exceptionally portable. Clutches with informal look or glossy formal look can be easily paired with several outfits. Many style icons say a clutch nicely put together with an outfit works like a 'power accessory'. Clutches are best for parties, dinners, etc. A designer satin clutch is an eternal asset which you can comfortably carry with formal apparels (both Indian and western). Wristlets look cute and classy. These are small in size and appear appealing in bright colors and dynamic patterns.
Classics bags have short straps and can be
“Pep up your look with trendy carried comfortably in hands.These lend a and multipurpose handbags." striking and ubiquitous style to your 4
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Are you looking for someone who can guide you through the different phases of life?
“Colorful handbags can add a spark to your personality and induce a feel good factor in you. ” sophisticated wrist strap or band, usually made of versatile and durable fabrics ranging from satin to denim. Over-the-shoulder bags are trendy and easy to carry especially if you have to keep your hands free. These can be hung over the shoulder or across the chest. These are the best option if you plan to go on a shopping spree or in a crowed place. Don’t forget ladies: While picking a handbag, pay heed to the outfit and your body type. To bring out the desired impact, a handbag must be wellcoordinated with the outfit and the body type.
“Few handbags can make you look smart & royal while others can make you look cool & happening. ”
For instance, tall and thin women look amazing with big over-the-shoulder bags while short and plump should carry smaller bags. Those with hourglass figure should go in for bags that end just above their waistline. So, what are waiting for? Go ahead and grab the best bag in the town! And stock it up with anything you want to carry along.
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Remember what Billy Connelly said, “A woman's mind is as complex as the contents of her handbag; even when you get to the bottom of it, there is ALWAYS something at the bottom to surprise you!”
Cover Story
YOUR
ATTITUDE
IS WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL
By: Nisha
I have heard it a number of times: umpteen numbers of ar ticles, lectures and presentations are based on the importance of positive attitude. Be it personal life or the corporate world, attitude plays a very important role in determining the success of any relationship or venture. Attitude makes your personality.
Not again! I know all this: Newspaper articles, magazine write-ups, personality grooming books and journals now and then talk about attitude! Attitude is talked about a lot yet people do not give it the importance that it deserves. And to be honest, it is one of those words used infinitely but never understood properly. Attitude is all those things that make you happy, confident and lively. It’s not an air to be shown off but yes it’s the pillar of strength that holds your personality upwards.
It’s sometimes understood as Inner beauty… sounds interesting: Our physical beauty is just a byproduct of our inner beauty. A woman who has no inner life is a slave to her surroundings. So look inside first rather than just keep looking at the mirror.
Speak & behave mindfully: A woman may be very beautiful but what if she is haughty, selfish, pretentious and offensive, she is most likely to be very lonely.
Positive/negative attitude:
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” Winston Churchill
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Negative attitude invites negative circumstances and situations by crushing your self-confidence. Even though you may look gorgeous, but have nothing nice to say, most intelligent people will stay away from you. Nothing is interesting if you are not interested. Accept the change or fight it, but whatever you do… do it with passion. That’s positivism!
The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. C.C. Scott
Activate your inner vibrancy:
Write your own history:
Positive attitude instills self- confidence and sends out positive vibes which in turn attracts positive people and positive circumstances towards you. An optimist would stand tall, both in happiness and adversity. “When you start having faith in yourself, people around you also begin trusting you.�
The history contains examples of witty and intelligent women who weren’t essentially very beautiful but became famous because people loved them. Mother Teresa is a perfect example of good and humble attitude and due to her genuine personality she achieved what we can only dream off.
A balancing act: A balanced attitude is the secret to success in both personal and professional life. Negative attitude is a kind of under-confidence while over-the-top confidence is called overconfidence or snobbish attitude. There is a very thin line that segregates confidence and over-confidence. While keeping intact your confidence you must retain humility and politeness.
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And girls, Attitudes are contagious. Are yours worth catching?
The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. C.C. Scott
Health & Fitness
Empower your life with a dose of Power YOGA By: Supriya
“With Power Yoga you get more by doing less. It is an amazing way to get that aweinspiring body.” Are you scared of heavy-duty gyming machines like treadmills, ab crunchers and so on? A sure-short fitness mantra is all you are looking for? If you have such queries in mind, its time you forget your fears and adopt Power Yoga, a modern variant of ancient yoga.
Power Yoga is a way of living:
Few benefits of Power Yoga:
Power Yoga, a new fitness movement, is believed to be a less formal and less strenuous form of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga or Flow Yoga. Power Yoga is a wondrous art of living in which you have to consciously employ your body, breath and mind to stretch, relax and energize yourself.
• Acts as a stress-buster • Relaxes senses and soul • Improves physical stamina, boosts concentration power, will power and selfcontrol • Strengthens immune system • Tones muscles • Improves blood circulation • Brings peace and equilibrium • Acts extremely therapeutic
“Top actresses swear by power yoga as an effective and fun way to gain and maintain a picture perfect slender body.”
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How to do Yoga: STEP1: You can start with Kapalabhati Pranayama. It involves forcefully exhaling air so that your belly is drawn in and inhaling slowly and passively. Doing this asan for 5 minutes (with 55 to 60 inhales/exhales per minute) empty stomach every morning can be extremely
beneficial for weight loss, controlling TSH levels and checking obesity caused by thyroid malfunction. Anil Juneja, one of the expert weight trainers recommend 3 to 5 minutes KapalBhaati everyday. “This is one breathing exercise that has no parallel. The more passionately you breathe out, more are your chances of faster weight loss.”
STEP2: You can practice 2 to 4 asanas from the list given below with instructions respectively: Chakra padasana/Leg Rotation: It tones up hip, thighs, belly and abdominal region. • Primarily, keep your knees straight and toes stretched. • Rotate your legs clockwise and anti clock wise and be sure to make big circles rotating the legs fully. Patients suffering from lower
A back pain or osteoporosis should avoid rotating both legs together. • Repeat it 5 to 15 times.
in shedding weight from abdomen. Prof Roshan Lal, the master yoga trainer has trained many women celebrities and he made them do this aasan daily fifteen repetitions.
Uddiyana/Abdominal Lock: Dwichakrikasan/Leg Rolling: • The objective of this Asana is to lift both legs simultaneously and then fold them and straighten them repeatedly. This will look similar to cycling.
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• Repeat it 5 to15 times. • It involves raising the diaphragm and keeping it immobile during an empty pause. The abdomen must be drawn in and up as far as possible. • Expel all air before using this Lock. In order to attain complete control and more comfort, one may put forth some effort in one or more mock inhalations, without admitting any air, before assuming fullest relaxation possible during this pause.
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Dhanurasana/Bow pose:
This exercise stretches the front of the body including the chest, abdomen, and quadriceps. It improves spinal flexibility. • Firstly, lie on your stomach, taking a blanket under the hips as padding. • Reach the hands back and take hold of the ankles. • On an inhale, draw the torso and legs up off the floor simultaneously. If you can, bring the thighs to rest on the floor. • Repeat this asan at least 5 times. One of the yoga experts of Chandigarh says that this is one of the best AASANS for women, as it tones the lower portion and help
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Once you start yoga under the guidance of a certified yoga practitioner, do it consistently everyday to get desired results.
W W W. S KY H I G H M E D I A . O R G
Myths & Truths
Don't let post-pregnancy blues put your spirits down Motherhood is a celebrated emotion and pregnancy the most beautiful journey of a mother’s life. However, having a baby can be both exhilarating and exhausting. Soon after giving birth, many women encounter what’s commonly called the “baby blues” – weepiness and moodiness. Let’s examine this problem like a friend! By: Dr. Sophie
What are baby blues? The baby blues are often linked to hormonal changes three or four days after delivery, when pregnancy hormones dissipate and milk production kicks. How important is Post-natal care? It is extremely important for a new mother to properly take care of her body. Childbirth comes like a shock to the body. It affects each and every nerve, vein, muscle, bone and tissue. Coping up with bodily changes, emotional fluctuations and new responsibilities can be very tough. It requires a great deal of mental and physical strength in the beginning but as time passes it keeps getting easier and easier. What are post-delivery realities? Pains and aches become a hard fact of life after child birth. However, with time as body heals all the pains usually fade away slowly.
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Your little bundle of joy can usher an era of terrible mood swings and depression in your life.
What are symptoms of Baby Blues? Tiredness, sleeplessness, anxiety, cramps, vaginal dryness, pain from the incision (called an episiotomy), excessive bleeding after delivery, vaginal discharge, pain in the perineal area (between the vagina and the rectum), urinary or fecal incontinence, hemorrhoids and constipation, discomfort during sex, difficulty regaining your prepregnancy shape, postpartum depression, breast problems such as swollen breasts, infection and clogged ducts, etc. What is the easy way out? Time heals everything. All these feelings are normal during the first couple of weeks following the childbirth and the baby blues
usually last only for a few days. “The baby blues are not an illness and they go away on their own.” No treatment is necessary other than reassurance, support from family and friends, rest and time. Can partners be of any help? The best thing partners (and husband, friends and other family members) can do is to reassure the new mom that many women feel the same way after giving birth. Encourage her by telling her what a wonderful mother you think she’s going to be. Let her rest as much as possible. Let her know you are there for her, no matter what. That will feel wonderful to her. Actually this is the time when your life partners proves to you that he is your real BETTER HALF
Postnatal depression can be tackled easily with familial
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Transform your outfit from average to fantastic with a chick waist-wringing accessory. Pick wisely: Correctly choosing the right belt can leave you looking slimmer than ever. The contemporary woman likes to wear belts around there torso, resting on the natural waist, just below the bust line, just above the hip line and low around the hips. Use the options: You can choose between thin and wide belts available in bright and basic shades having plain skin or exotic skin pattern such as crocodile, stingray and python. Belts in different fabrics- like patent leather, soft suede and calf leathers- can also be used over simple dresses. Wide Belts “If you would like to choose a wider belt, it must be worn around the natural waist, and the smallest part of your torso.� It will highlight the sexy curves and tone down the waist area adding an extremely flattering feminine look. Wider hip hugging belts to skinny fine belts are a big rage among modern women today. Thick Belts You can also satisfy your thirst for a highly dramatic look by choosing a thicker belt.
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Corset-like thick belts lend a drastic waistnarrowing look to your body. These are robust and tough. For casual wear choose a material that is sturdy and stretchysuch as vigorously woven leathers, reinforced satin layers and broad elastic bands- as these are more comfortable to wear and look good too. Skinny Belts Skinny belts impart a delicate look and go well with petit dresses. Extra long slender belts look super stylish when wrapped around several times around the waist or hips. For a galvanized look try using some, chain links and rope skinny belts. Bright colored, metallic and shimmery slinky skinny belts look dominating on light colored outfits. A carefully selected belt will definitely enhance your look by making you look more daring and graceful. Your friends and spouse can help you select the right thing so never fear to ask them for the advice. Hope this section will be useful for all the beautiful women out there. So belt it up and flaunt your waist!
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Belts are a wonderful accessory to introduce a dash of color & style to your wardrobe.
Going Places
Niagara Falls
The world is full of both bizarre and wonderful places all of which can be a big adventure but if we are talking about the best tourist destinations within the periphery of Canada, then there is nothing above the beautiful Niagara Falls! Niagara Falls: A brief Description The world famous Niagara Falls on the Niagara River are enormous waterfalls located at the junction of Ontario, Canada and New York, USA. The two parts of the Falls are segregated by the Goat Island. On the Canadian side, the Falls are widely known as Horseshoe Falls and on the American side, American Falls. Along with the American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls are also located on the American side. The Bridal Veil Fallsare a small section of falls that are separated from the main falls by the Luna Island. By: Pratibha
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Summers! Yes it’s the best time to visit the place. The Falls look attractive during the day, evening and night. The weather is pleasant and the days are bright and lively. “Sunlight falling on the water of the Falls breaks into the crystals of a plethora of colors creating a wonderful imagery.”
Tour Guide To have an inclusive tour and feel of the Falls you can take to a number of exciting options. - Maid of the Mist boat cruises are the best and oldest option available at the Falls. Since 1846, it has been safely carrying passengers below the Falls. You can take the cruise boat from boat docks. - Spectacular Queen Victoria Park, located on the Canadian side of the Falls, is embellished with exceptionally incredible gardens and platforms set just at the perfect angel so that they provide a good view of the American and Horseshoe Falls. It also includes underground promenade with observation rooms wherein tourists get an illusion of being inside the tremendous free falling waters. - In case you want to have an enthralling aerial view of the place, Skylon Tower’s
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observation deck would be the finest place to go. The Falls can also be viewed from the Minolta Tower. - For historical site seeing, you can take The Niagara River Recreational Trail. It runs 35 miles from Fort Erie to Fort George along the Niagara River. - In case you are interested in viewing the mind-blowing whirlpool, you can roll into the popular cable car, The Whirlpool Aero Car, designed by Leonardo Torres y Quevedo. - The Journey Behind the Falls are the scenic string of tunnels positioned at the bottom of the Horseshoe Falls and consist of an observation platform. - For ultimate fun, you can visit the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, located in the Fallsview Tourist Area, and Casino Niagara, located adjacent to Clifton Hill, Falls Avenue. The scenic beauty of Niagara Falls will enchant and entice you at first glance and the urge to be there forever will take your breath away. Pleasing to the soul as it is, its beauty is magical and fascinating.
The place drenched in sheer bliss, you will never get enough of it!
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