Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2017 i Cosmopolitan India

ILEANA LOVE “How brazen and fantastic is Ileana? I thought her views on sex and relationships are extremely sorted, and I liked that she used her platform to be loud and clear about it. She seems like a very evolved person.” —Ravneet Brar THE SEXY EXTRAS “The accessory issue is important for me because I'm all about adding elements to my outfit. I thought the features in this issue were fab—Don't Speak Easy and About Time stood out for me, and had a lot of great stuff that caught my eye.” —Radhika Hasija THINKING PINK “Pink Power was a great feature! I loved the first person, social experiment angle; I’d love more of that from Cosmo because you do it so well! It might be worth trying pink at the…

SONAKSHI SINHA “While the world is falling apart around us, I would like to believe that in the next five to 10 years, the world will be full of love, light and peace. I think of the future as NOW because it’s such an apathetic thought to just wait for things to magically happen. Like Gandhi said, ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’. If you want things to be different, you’ve got to do it yourself and you’ve got to do it now! Sadly, we live in a world that’s always on the brink of war, and there’s so much animosity. I want our community to come together and salvage whatever is left of it, and turn it into something that we would actually want our…

READ THE FULL TEXT OF ALL THESE SPECIALS ON COSMOPOLITAN.IN 1. SELFIE HARM n a soothsaying moment in 2014, Cosmo talked about the infinite self-esteem dangers that lay within selfie culture, which ring so true for the millennials of the moment. 2. THE WOMEN THAT DARED For Cosmo’s big birthday issue in 2015, we celebrated by rounding up 40 women that had broken the mould in their fields by being brazen and undaunted. 3. THE LGBTQIA ELITE We celebrated 20 of the most fabulous LGBTQIA game-changers in 2017 India, and they told us the stories about their struggle that they had never shared with the world. 4. WHAT IS LOVE, BABY? 500 people were quizzed in 2014 on when they would DTR, how they meet men, how soon they think…

Ragini Ahuja, Ikai by Ragini Ahuja One of the only three designers to have presented their sustainable collection at the London Fashion Week recently, Ragini’s plan to not play by the rules totally paid off. Launched in 2012, Ikai interbreeds art with fashion, and has been a regular at the Lakmé Fashion Week. Being a graphic artist and an illustrator, Ragini’s creations take root from “everything that I see around me and translate into crisp, straight lines and geometric figures. I love fusing traditional techniques with modern aesthetic,” she tells us. “My aim is to expand to new international markets—we are already there in the Middle East—and present our easy silhouettes with a global aesthetic.” Abhishek Paatni, Nought One An engineer-turned-fashion designer, Abhishek’s injected the much-needed fresh blood into Indian…

THE MAKE-UP ARTIST: Shraddha Naik THE MUSE: Shraddha Kapoor THE TREND: Glossy Pastel Smokey Eyes GET THE LOOK “When I think of the future (beauty wise), I imagine it to be very pastel-y and glossy. And that’s exactly the look I created on Shraddha. To cop this trend, start by applying a pore-minimising primer and top it with dewy foundation. Next, prime lids and swipe on a pink, matte lipstick (it has more staying power than an eyeshadow!). Line the lower lids with the same lipstick and smudge some purple eyeshadow around the outer corners of the eyes, and blend well. For a futuristic glossy effect, pat a lip gloss on your lids using your index finger. Add a couple of coats of lengthening mascara and a pale pink lipstick…

“THE ANSWER IS NOT ALWAYS AS OBVIOUS AS WE MIGHT LIKE. IN A CULTURE AS VISUAL AS OURS, WE DEMAND THE MOST CONSPICUOUS TELLS. IF A GUY IS COVERED IN MARITIME TATS AND WEARS JOHN JACOBS SPECS, HE’S PROBABLY OPENMINDED AND DOWN WITH COMPOSTING... IF YOU SPOT a shelf dedicated to his Xbox games and consoles, he may feel that ‘old habits needn’t die hard...or at all’. If a guy would rather stay in and have gamenight with the boys than spend it Netflixing and chilling with you, everything you need to know about his LTR-ready status is right there. As a married guy, I can tell you that I felt ready at the exact moment my now-wife told me that she wouldn’t be dating me for a fifth year.…

Sumaya Hazarika, 21 Industry insiders agree that Sumaya has the kind of frame that makes anything look good—from avant-garde outfits (like Manish Arora’s), to the more traditional pieces at Neeta Lulla and Krishna Mehta (all of whom she has walked for). But what really makes Sumaya stand out is that unique expression, previously made famous by models of the ’90s—an aloof, almost tenebrous air that cameras fall in love with, instantly. Suzanne Baker, 18 A ‘modelling contest’ winner from Guwahati, Suzanne landed her big break at Lakmé Fashion Week last year. A few months in, Suzanne didn’t just crack fashion week (she has walked for most major shows), but also the ‘ad scene’, with campaigns for brands like Lenovo, Global Desi, and Maruti Suzuki. Urvashi Umrao, 21 An ‘accidental model’,…

GlamGlow ThirstyMud Hydrating Treatment, `1,750/50ml Hollywood’s go-to brand for glowing skin in a jiffy has finally made its way to India! This mask in particular is great for parched skin—it’s made of not one but two active hydration technologies. ‘Dewdration’ boosts and locks in moisture in the skin, while HydraPack leaves it feeling soft and supple. Give this baby just 20 minutes and you’ll have renewed, baby-soft skin. Kiko Milano Baked Face Highlighter in Steps To Modern, `1,620 If you’ve been stalking MUA’s on Instagram (like we have), you’ll know that highlighted cheekbones are everything right now. Get yourself that gorgeous glow with the baked texture in this product. The lightweight (and fine) powder melts into the skin, while the teeny-tiny pearls make sure you look more radiant than that…

CANDY FLOSS HAIR Millennial pink has taken over practically everything—from your kitchen appliances to the trench coat—so it’s only fair that the rose-tinted hue make its way into your hair. If you’re feeling playful enough to candy-coat your hair, our favourite is the BBlunt One Night Stand Temporary Hair Colour in Blush Pink, `350. CORSET BRAIDS This cute new hairstyle has the ability to turn any bad hair day around, and it’s easier to create than it looks. Once you’ve braided hair in your preferred style, pick a thread or piece of string and pull it through the plaits in any pattern you like. With millions of ways to work this hairdo, you’ll have a fresh, on-trend look all year long. ROSE GOLD FINISH While we’d all love to douse…

JUST TEAL WITH IT! This Autumn, make-up’s moving towards a happy zone—think pretty pastels and bright aquatic tones. And teal is one colour we’re totally crushing on. Why? Because it pairs rather well with winter neutrals like grey, black, taupe and chocolate. Make a splash by creating a bold winged eyeliner or double up your normal black eyeliner with this shade (trust us, it’ll look stunning), or try the teal smokey eye, à la Daphne Groeneveld. You can even update your talons with a glossy lacquer or go for a fun manicure with teal elements. Refreshing, non? HEY, RAPUNZEL! If you love fairytales, here’s a happy ending: AW 17/18 is all about princess-y ’dos. From mile-long braids to waist-grazing ponytails and cascading crimps, the runways were ablaze with romantic hairstyles.…

THE HOTTEST FOREPLAY TRICKS 1. At the next party you attend with your man, destroy any chance of him thinking about anything but you by confessing that you’ve arrived sans underwear. Wait to share your secret until he can’t do anything about it. The effect: stunned lust. 2. Try this sexy AM move: lightly rake your nails up and down his inner thighs, then along the bottom edge of his boxers, without touching his goods. Rise and shine, fella. 3. CLASSIC COSMO 2006: Pick up a strand of fake pearls, cover them with lube, and coil them gently around his penis. Place your palms over the pearls, and slide them up and down to roll the warm, smooth beads over his shaft. 4. When you’re at a bar, brush your…

AH, NOSTALGIA: THAT LOVELY FEELING OF TURNING YOUR BRAIN BACK TO A FORMER TIME IN THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. It seems of late we’re all keen on a jog down memory lane, from the daily rumours of a Spice Girls reunion to the collective sh*t we lost for the Gilmore Girls reboot—which averaged 2.4 million views when it aired—not to mention daily listicles spouting click bait like ‘24 Things Every ’90s Girl Knows’. Now throw in a Will & Grace reunion, the old Nokia Snake game as an iPhone app and Reese Witherspoon calling for a Legally Blonde 3 because ‘women need positivity’ and, well, you’ve got yourself one fine stew of nostalgia. BUT WHY THE EFF ARE WE SO AMPED UP ON THE PAST? It’s that inner child reminder—the…

We ask interior designer Tracey Bright (of Brosa), about the most inspiring colour schemes, how to create a spacious and serene environment, and how to be super-productive (and organised) in your work space—or anywhere! Cosmo: What colour schemes are good for stress-free work? Tracey Bright: “In a working environment, you want to stimulate your creativity while keeping the stress levels down. A perfect colour scheme for a working environment would include neutral colours with accents of blue or green, peppered with natural elements such as timber floors, water features, good lighting and vegetation.” C: What if we need to do a lot of thinking...? TB: “Stay away from bold and saturated colours, especially red, which can make us feel stressed. Soft shades of blue work well to increase productivity, intuition,…

1. Your gym routine includes: a. Hitting the sauna for a quick cry. Tears or beads of sweat? They’ll never know. b. Pestering the staff to spritz the towels with rose oil. That weight-rack crew seems tense. c. A brisk walk on the treadmill—exactly what you need to unwind. 2. What’s for dinner? a. That last slice of bread (it’s only a tad stale) and an IV drip of pinot. b. Not sure. Your work wife needs to unload at happy hour, so you’ll figure something out after. c. The latest from your fave gourmet meal service. You don’t do dishes. 3. When the weekend comes, you use your laptop: a. All day, every day. You’ve even started using it as a heating pad for period cramps. b. When your…

1 EYE SPY COLOUR The ‘banana’ is where all the action is at this season—for the uninitiated, it’s the curved portion of your lids. To nail this graphic linermeets- abstract art mashup, start by applying a dewy foundation. Then, prep your lids with a primer for a flawless canvas. Next, pick an eye pencil in your favourite shade and just play—be it a curved stroke, a rectangular box, or a double liner on the banana, it’s all a go. 2 WATERCOLOUR LIPS The two-toned pout’s got a glossy update this season. Start by concealing any imperfections—a smooth canvas will make your lips pop more. Swipe on a matte lipstick in a deep berry/maroon colour. To get the watercolour effect, lightly tap on a clear gloss with your fingertips. 3 GLITTER…

IT’S OUR JOB TO KEEP YOU INSPIRED MAHA KHAN PHILLIPS Author of The Curse Of Mohenjodaro “‘The Geeks shall inherit the earth’. That’s what they told us, on the first day of training. We gathered in a room that resembled a cool hotel lobby, full of sofas, rock music and hipster coffee. I looked around. Most of the others were on their screens, too plugged in to pay attention. Some seemed nervous, scratching at their new ID badges, as they told us to forget everything we thought we knew about war. Forget muscles bulging out of khaki shirts; forget crappy rations and the smell of blood. Those times had come and gone. We didn’t have to wear uniforms, and we didn’t have to do any stupid team-work building exercises either.…

BIG NEWS AND NEED-TO-KNOW INFO IN EASY BITES Job hunters, listen up! No longer shall your potential future boss judge your entire career/capabilities/ character on a 20-minute conversation at 6pm on a Thursday evening. Vinterviews—virtual reality interviews—will do the job instead. This software developed by a US company called Interviewed vets applicants on behalf of the likes of Tinder, Burberry, and IBM by stimulating workplace tasks. Candidates’ results are then sent to prospective employers prior to the next stage of selection. Prepping for a vinterview? Enlist a brutally honest friend to help you rehearse what you could be doing in the role. Next up: robots to do tea rounds? Yes, please. FOR MORE GREAT STORIES, VISIT COSMO.IN…

Whoever said it was impossible to look into a crystal ball and know what the future holds obviously doesn’t have our level of access to some of the country’s greatest experts in, well, pretty much every field you can name. Whether there’s scary sex robots in your dating destiny, magical tiny, food pills like Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory that taste like a five-course meal, or an adorable Big Hero 6-esque Baymax who’s going to track your health and fix it for you, we’ve got the lowdown on what’s going to happen. These are the biggest developments that are (disclaimer: likely) to happen for the worlds of fashion, tech, social media, dating, health and a whole lot else. THE FUTURE OF FASHION “The biggest thing in Indian fashion’s future…

So, we know how much you love sunglasses. But what kind do you wear most often? “I am obsessed with sunglasses...and prescription glasses, to the point that I didn’t even get the lasik surgery done (even though my power is really high!). I couldn’t choose just one kind and now that I’m a part of Vogue Eyewear’s campaign, I have an unlimited supply of sunglasses whenever I want. And the best part: literally all of them fit my face perfectly. It’s like they were made for me.” What’s your personal style like? “My style is about being true to who I am. Like, I have a thing for trackpants, T-shirts, and glasses. Put them all together and you’ve got me.” What’s it like to be the face of the Vogue…

YOUR SNAPPY LI’L STYLE ADVISOR Come Shine Metallics are the knee-jerk future-cliché for a reason. From NASA-spacesuit silvers to dull gold patinas, the future is (literally and figuratively) shiny. We recommend staying simple to start; work in a stannic bag or pair of shoes before you go Full Metal Jacket. Red Letter When a trend skips a season or two and peekaboos on loop, its future power is irrefutable. If you want to do the tamale-hot hue all over, go with a dress (more arresting, less jarring). Otherwise, one solid staple should do right by you. Bloom Big Having managed to carefully teeter between vintagechic and poppy-modern for ages, florals are going to continue to spring forth on runways. Because the thing about femininity is, it always comes back in…

USERS ASK FOR MORE INTIMACY. THEY WANT GIRLS TO KISS THEM.” “Sitting in a white-walled villa, I look down at ‘my’ body. I am perched on a metal chair and am wearing a white T-shirt and black trousers. Stranger still is that kneeling in front of me is a beautiful nun. She looks up and catches my gaze. Then she starts to talk in breathy, lusty tones. She says something about wanting to confess ‘impure thoughts’ to me, before explaining how she wants to make amends for them. She reaches out. I watch her unzip my black trousers, pop out ‘my’ erection and then starts...well, you know what. ‘Am I doing it right? I hope I’m good enough for you...’ I’ve never harboured a nun fetish, but I’m soon feeling…

DO WHAT SCARES YOU “Staying in my safe little writers’ room spinning my stories, which I had done since I was a kid, wasn’t working anymore. My characters’ lives had become bigger than my own. Leaping into things I didn’t know I could do helped me see how adventurous I could be and what I’d been missing. When I started to say yes to invites, when I spoke at my alma mater, Dartmouth, and guest starred on The Mindy Project, it was so fun. It went so well, my life started to be good. I wasn’t going back.” FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU LIKE “Get to know yourself. That’s the first step to finding your spotlight. When I started to try to lose weight and get healthier, I decided to eat…

Q I’m sleep deprived! How can I make my eyes look more ‘awake’? A: Say no more! You only need two things: a good concealer and a lash-lifting mascara. Use concealer to draw a triangle under your eyes, then blend well—this technique brightens up your face and draws all the attention to your eyes. Next step: swipe on two coats of a voluminising and curling mascara, it’ll open up your lashes, making you look, as desired, more ‘awake’! I’m so ready to Q embrace fuller lips. Is there a non- surgical way to get ’em? A: Thankfully, there are a host of products that can give you Kylie Jenner-esque lips. The Dior Addict Lip Maximizer, for instance, is formulated with active collagen and marine-based fillers, that gives you a plump…

COSMO X BLUESTONE The Cosmopolitan Fashion Weekend kicked off with the Cosmo X Bluestone sit-down lunch. The jewellery brand’s new collection was beautifully displayed on the lunch table as well as at a pop-up, set up with a dresser and mirror, to give the guests a proper touch-and-feel experience. Guests closed the afternoon with a gorgeous jewellery box each (goodies included) to take home, as well as a fashion fortune cookie with a fun, fashion prediction nestled inside. THE FASHION WEEKEND COSMO X POLAROID The second session of the weekend was the Cosmo X Polaroid blogger mixer. In honour of the brand’s 80th birthday, fun Polaroid facts were handed out to guests to give them a little insider intel about the brand. DIY flatlay set-ups had been created around three…