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PAMMY’S BEAUTY TIPS
MARKET PULSE
Speedily yours
Film & FASHION
‘Pursonality’ Pick!
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Weddingsutra WEDDINGS — a ‘season’ of much splendour! Colour, vitality, bonhomie and of course the accompanying fashion fiesta — fluff, flounce and frill! Sparking the city in its vibrant wake, ‘Shan Mangalsutra’ — a complete wedding exhibition — brings the glitterati and the effervescence to the city on November 19 and 20 at Hotel Taj in Sector17. The crowds spill in as soon as the event opens, the stalls are getting their final touches, the exquisite lehengas being draped, the blooms being swathed in coloured cloth but swarm remains nonplussed and gathers unabated! This is a lesson in designer tags! The crème de la crème of bridal wear, beautifully crafted jewellery, chic and traditionally embellished handbags, home furnishings, skin care by Kaya Skin Clinic, even delicately crafted porcelain by Lladro and the much coveted Porche, in the luxury car segment, make their mark! Jagdish Store, with more than 25 years in the furnishings business, brings their bridal collection of bed-covers, sheets, tablecloths, cushions and quilts with fine aplomb! Silk and hand-embroidered quilt in maroon with gold thread and sequins along with fancy cushions and pillow covers will toast your eyes for a cool Rs 30,000! A lovely black and green embroidered bed-cover in silk and carefully handcrafted (Rs 9,000) or the traditionally patterned pink, maroon and magenta panelled cover with flowers captivate with the range on offer. Furniture Palace — a furniture, furnishing and life-style store offers an alluring array of faux flowers for nooks and crannies in your home! A vibrant arrangement of crushed pink roses, white chrysanthemums, lilies (Rs 2,775) or sprigs of shaded hand-made flowers in muted gold with whorls and twigs (Rs 2,250) come in ‘designer’ planters, pots and baskets. Style Carnival There is a veritable sea of designers to choose from. Take your pick from the youngest little wonder-Yuvraj Siddharth Nagpal, creating his craft under the name of Verte-or then the utterly talented Bhairavi Jaikishan, Manav Gangawani, Ritika Bhasin or then Rabbani and Rakha to name a few. Eighteen years old in the business, Bhairavi has a style that has developed over the years. “Contemporary but not ethnic, the embroidery and colours are European but within Indian silhouettes.” This is the collection for the season, which includes along with bridal wear, casuals, westerns and cotton outfits. There are a lot of bright colours to choose from, a favoured piece being a “lime green sari, a blouse has an element of fun while the sari is classy and elegant” (Rs 41,000). Manav Gangawani’s absence here is Zayed Khan’s gain for whose wedding the designer has gone! Specialising in bridal wear, his work is funky, quirky and diverse. Known for his bridal lehengas (actor Raveena Tandon’s wedding lehenga and trousseau were his creation!) this designer creates nothing below a lakh of rupees, each piece unique. Panels, crystals, hand-embroidery and a penchant for fabrics mark his collection. Be ready to shell out Rs 91,000 for a sequined, “3-D flowered” georgette creation with a net dupatta or Rs 88,000 for a full net green sari and an exquisitely embellished petticoat which is seen through the net with a lovely red border worked all over or then a lime green georgette with a Swarovsky embellished armlet that needs to be worn to figure the drape! Neeta Bhargava’s beautiful hand-painted creations enthral for they look like embroidery from afar! The use of both then gives an uncommon appeal that is exclusive! Indonesian dragons, jewel paintings, delicate patterns make for a superb collection. Charming ‘trinkets’ Chunky yet wearable, delicate yet strong, Naina Balsawar’s jewellery is beautifully designed showing off her talent to the hilt. “It is contemporary yet traditional and will never go out of fashion,” insists store manager Pammi. The jewellery is scattered all over the exhibition and the flocks towards these stalls are an indication that attractive styles are drawing the crowds. Orra, Sangeeta Jhaveri, Narains, the stalls are aplenty as is the choice of precious and semi-precious, gold, diamond, conventional, modern-day pieces. Clasping the handbag Textile designer and sixteen years into the profession, Meera Mahadevan goes all out for her lovely collection of bridal handbags, clutch-bags and pouches. Tanchois, Jamewars, brocade, “there is a rich textile heritage that we carry off in our clothes; there needs to be something suitable to carry with that”. Accessories like bags are being celebrated now and so the designers are creating marvels to incorporate in your style mantra. Handcrafted bags in silks, tussars and marble inlay work with real gold leaf art from Jaipur and then embellished with kundans (Rs 6,800). Delightful trimmings, metallic handles, coins, zari-work, zardozi, falisa, pita- work, kundan embroidered with semi-precious stones all show off ornate craftsmanship and charming designs. So if you have the wherewithal to step into this exhibition, do so-for this is an eye-opener where some delicious ideas can be had even if the real things may sometimes be beyond one’s reach!
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Designer at 18 “I do not know what my tomorrow will be but designing is what I want to do today.” ‘Verte’ by Yuvraj is an eclectic collection of formal men and women’s wear by this charming 18-year-old designer, one of the youngest in the business! After being chosen as the ‘Designer of the Year’ in his class in Delhi, this young lad began freelancing and finally opening his own studio-Verte. “It is a French word for green, I love the colour and most of my creations are in tones of green.” A “wearable collection, not loud, all hand-embroidered”, he has mixed Swarovsky with Mughal embroidery to create a line that is interesting. Affordable too, the Sherwanis range from Rs 15,000 upwards, depending on the client, the shirts start at Rs 950, elegant ties in funky pastels, pinks, reds and of course greens are for Rs 1,350. Ladies suits start at Rs 4,000, accompanied by Pakistani Salwars. The cleverly crafted jackets are for Rs 3,200 and the tops at Rs 1,250.
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PAMMY’S BEAUTY TIPS The hair colour market has literally exploded. There are more colours in the market than there are in a box of crayons. Colours you can change probably as often as your lipstick! Colours these days are seen more as an accessory than what it was 20 years ago, when hair colour was used to hide the grey. As many as 75 per cent women are colouring their hair and a growing number of men are following suit. The hair colour works as a result of series of chemical reactions between the molecules. To hide those first greys is not difficult provided you choose the right shade and follow the simple guidelines. Check this out The use of hair dyes can cause irritation, mild itchiness, blisters and even hair loss. Almost all hair dye problems arise from its misuse. Follow the manufacturers instructions very carefully and also the time for application. The product should not be left for too long. All hair dyes should be tested for safety. Test Cutting — The test is done to check colour development, to establish if the colour should be removed or left longer to achieve the desired result Always remember over processing causes hair damage. This is done by snipping a small strip of hair from a not so obvious area. Apply the colour to the strand and leave as per instructions. Then wipe the colour off the strand with a damp cotton ball. You will then have an idea about its results. This practice must be encouraged in salons. Skin Test — This test is done to determine if you experience irritation or allergic reactions, including burning, redness, itching, hair loss or blisters. It’s important to have a sensitivity-patch test done first before attempting to colour at home or at a salon. And remember, this needs to be repeated every two months. To do a patch test, cleanse a small area behind the ear or on your elbow. Mix colour and the peroxide and dab the mixture on that area. Allow to dry naturally. No allergy will give a negative result. If an allergic reaction or irritation occurs, do not use the product. Porosity Test — It is done to check the condition of cuticle scales before any chemical treatment on hair. You can simply do it yourself by sliding your fingers along the hair shaft from point to root. Hair in good condition will feel smooth. Elasticity Test — Is to check the condition of cortex. It is done by taking one or two wet hair between two points and stretch. If the hair remains stretched or breaks that means it is not safe to have any chemical treatment done, as the cortex is very weak.
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MARKET PULSE The European jeans wear brand Lee Cooper has brought out its Winter ’05 collection that includes cargos, club look trousers and pure white fashion denim etc. Jeans for girls are embellished with embroidery, addle stitching and prints. The collection boasts of corduroys in feminine colours like wine and pink, besides jerseys, fleece sweatshirts and sweaters in a rainbow of colours. Saver Patch Windshield Experts, dealing in highly specialised automotive glass repair and replacement in India have introduced Saver Patch in it’s outlets in Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Jallandhar. This product can be placed over the car windshield damage to prevent dirt, grime, grease or moisture to enter the crack and aggravate the damage. This can save the cost of replacing the car windshield. Fashion Blinds Dutch major Hunter Douglas, dealing in premium window fashions and architectural products has launched window blinds called Silhouette, made of two pieces of polyester separated by thin polyester vein. By simply tilting it, one can optimise light or minimise it. These shadings are available in two vane sizes-traditional two-inch or a bolder three-inch vane offering superior view through. Power-brushing Oral-B has launched its new and improved version —Cross Action Power featuring rotating power head and powered criss cross bristles that together remove more plaque than any ordinary manual toothbrush. This toothbrush is powered at Rs 395.It has a soft grip handle for a more comfortable grip and is available in four colours. Stain remover Vanish, world’s leading fabric stain remover was launched today in India by Reckitt Benckiser. For the local flavour, the product is called Vanish Shakti 02 and is priced at Rs 65 for 250 gm, along with a special introductory offer of 500 gm pack at Rs 100.Vanish is meant to remove stains such as tea, coffee, ink, fruit, ketchup etc and works well on sports kits, curtains, baby clothes, table cloths, towels and upholstery.
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Band and Burgers It was burgers and chicken lollies all the way with some good music by the INCOGNITO Band. Sunny and Raghav strummed the guitars singing old and new numbers and Harkirat was on the keyboards at a luncheon do on Saturday. This band has been formed by music enthusiasts of DAV college. All students of B.Com they say that music is their hobby and they love to play even though they would like to make careers outside music. The occasion for this midday musical treat was the first anniversary of KFC. The special guests at the do were physically challenged students. A good celebration for it included those less privileged than the others.
— TNS
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Heirs to the Sarod The youngest exponents of the oldest sarod–playing family, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, make for a charming pair with their good looks and soothing music. Blossoms of the seventh generation of the unbroken chain of Senia Bangash, they are grandsons of celebrated sarod maestro Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan and they were groomed in music by their famous father, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. In the city recently, they charmed the audiences and they were equally evocative in their conversation offstage. Talking of music, Amaan says a la Oscar Wilde: “There is either good music or bad music. It all depends on the taste of the listener. However, it is essential to infuse the new into the old. No art form can retain its glory unless enriched and replenished with contemporary influences. This is true of music too.” A high point in Amaan’s young career has been performing thrice for Prince Charles in London. He has already done a dozen albums and he along with his younger brother Ayaan are planning to open two musical academies in Delhi and Mumbai. Ayaan is an accomplished painter too. Talking about Indian Idol, he says: “Such contests do provide an opportunity to many but the real strength of an artiste is in systematic grooming and riyaz. That is the only way to music.” The Bangash brothers are indeed doing their great lineage proud in thought and action. Sarod moves on into the new times. — S.D. Sharma
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Speedily yours Male or female, on land, water or air; we all want to get to places faster and enjoy the exhilaration of soaring down a hill or across the ocean. This month, Discovery Channel will present its first annual ‘Speed Week’, a fascinating week-long series that focuses on the science and psychology of speed. Speed week will air on Discovery Channel from Sunday, November 20, to Friday November 25 at 10 pm and there will be a special focus on women rallyists, among whom is our very own Renuka Kirpalani. Renuka Kirpalani, an ace navigator, is a veteran in Indian Rally circuit. Renuka was fascinated by fast cars right from an early age, imprinted by her father who used to race and rally. As a result, unlike other kids, she ended up spending a major part of her childhood holidays at the racetrack. Her first stint with competitive rally started in college, where she participated in the Goodyear Women’s Rally and finished overall fifth. Renuka began her foray into the National Rally, when she was invited by ace women rallyist Farah Vakil to be her navigator in the Bombay-Bangalore rally, where she was placed 9th in their class and 21st overall. She won the unmodified Fiat Class in the Juhu circuit race, amongst 18 males participating in the circuit. Renuka has navigated quite a few rallies for Navaz Bhathena and Zoru Bhathena and her most memorable rally, as a navigator was the Himalayan Rally where out of the 92 participants her team was one of the 30 teams that finished the rally.
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Film & FASHION ‘Pride and Prejudice’ star, Kiera Knightley, recently revealed to fans, that while she may seem extremely refined on-screen, in real life she’s a born clutz. The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ beauty said she was very clumsy and was always ruining her clothes because she was forever spilling food and drinks on them. “I’m clumsy - I always spill things down me,” Fox News quoted her, as saying.
— ANI Imam’s beauty tips for coloured women Rock legend David Bowie’s Somalian wife Iman has launched a new beauty book called The Ultimate skin Guide to Colour, to cater to coloured women. The former model said she wanted to encourage young girls to celebrate the colour of their skin. The book follows the philosophy of her make up and skin care range, which she launched in 1994 for non Caucasians.
— ANI
Beatles legend John Lennon blamed fellow band member Paul McCartney ‘s hatred of his wife Yoko Ono for the break up of the band, according to a ‘never before heard’ interview with the Imagine star recorded in 1970. In the revealing conversation, which was recorded by Rolling Stone magazine journalist Jann Wenner in the aftermath of The Beatles’ split, Lennon said he felt compelled to choose between his wife and his band mates, and he had no regrets about his decision.
— ANI
Hollywood beauty Sharon Stone has found a new way to reach a settlement with a doctor, who wrongly claimed that he had performed cosmetic surgery on her, by asking him to help disfigured children. Details of the settlement with Dr Renato Calabria, reached at Los Angeles County Superior Court, were not immediately disclosed, but now the actress explains she has found a way to help others with her legal victory. In the legal papers, Stone alleged that Calabria had made false claims she had undergone surgery to two US magazines.
— ANI
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‘Pursonality’ Pick!
In a style that could give both Kareena Kapoor in K3G and JLo in ‘My Love Don’t Cost a Thing’ a huge complex, this confident young girl tosses around her chic baguette as she tip toes towards her Salsa class. Without her even uttering a single word, it’s her trendy tote that screams ‘glamour doll’. No wonder, she has an enviable collection of cutting-edge clutches and trendy totes to spruce up her style. And, she’s not the only one. Fashion addicts in and around city are spiffing up their plane Jane ensembles with sophisticated handbags. We catch hold of a few such women and get them to reveal a bagful of secrets about their best friends-the handbags! Beams Ritu Kochchar, fashion columnist and the Director of a reputed fashion institute, “ When it comes to purses and handbags, I don’t believe in blindly sticking to brands. Besides my favourite Hidesign bags, I just pick up anything that’s chic and goes well with my outfits. Though I’ve stashed bags in almost all colours in my wardrobe, the ones I carry most frequently are in Black, Beige, White and Red, as they can be mixed and matched with most outfits.” Exclaims the young lady who doesn’t mind strolling through flee markets to add to her collection of colourful Jholas. While Ritu’s passionate about classy leather bags , sophisticated evening purses and Jholas, her friend Priyanka Singh, wife of an Army Major, is all for sequined glittery batuas. “ Personally, I’m very fond of bright colours. When it comes to handbags, however, I like lots of embellishments and not just loads of colour. Sequins, Swarovskys, beads, coloured stones and even embroidered patterns on sleek batuas make them an ideal carry-along at those glitzy parties. And yes, I prefer the ones that have a sleek strap.” Concludes Singh. Affirms Designer Mini Singh, “Though brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hidesign, Woodland, Christion Dior and Chanel are eternal favourites, it’s the Indian style pouches that are a rage today. Most women no longer flaunt animal prints and sweet floral embroidery when it comes to parties. What they prefer instead is the slouchy batua style bags in silks and crepes with heavy embellishments. Most of the party purses today have a pristine combination of gold, zari and crystal work besides precious and semi precious stones.” Laughs Rajnish Jain of Meena Bazaar, “Handbags are no more just a functional accessory. Rather, they are an elegant auxiliary to a woman’s personality. And most women are very particular about coordinating their ethnic wear with their purses. So, our counter of handbags stands tall, adjacent our ethnic wear section.” Chips in Gurkiran Kaur of Urban Rootz, “We are basically dealing in branded purses. But nowadays, most women want sleek party purses in vibrant hues. So we are planning to stock Indian batuas and embellished clutches as well.” So folks, what are you waiting for? Twist a little and wear these chic accessories up your sleeve. All you’ve got to do is strut to the nearest handbag store and drill a small hole in your pocket!
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Old World Charm The old world continues to charm and find a place among the new. Tribune photographers have gone around clicking at the old delights in a new environment. Thus the past continues to live through our present in a changed environment.
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Health and Fitness Burns: Best prevented by adequate safety measures. Wear tight-fit cotton clothing when near fire. If exposed to chemical or heat, the affected area should be washed with running tap water. Two or three degree burns are best treated in the hospitals. — Dr Rashmi Garg is senior consultant, Fortis, Mohali.
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ARIES : You will be keen to share some good news with those who matter the most to you. It is the right time to party with your friends and colleagues. Lucky number: 13 Lucky colour: Royal blue. 
LIBRA : An ideal day to work quietly all by yourself. Keep yourself focused on matters concerning your home. Although you may be feeling lucky, do not become over confident. Lucky number: 16. Lucky colour: White. 
TAURUS : You will find that you start the day with full of energy. You would much rather spend your time in the company of your lover. Calm your mind and rejuvenate your body. Lucky number: 9. Lucky colour: Blue. 
SCORPIO:
Unexpected beginning and endings on the cards. Stay away from emotional conflicts now, for your current lack of self-control can make a difficult situation even worse. Lucky number: 14.
GEMINI : New opportunities lie in abundance around you. Arguments with relatives may lead to a split in the family. Don't be too pushy or demanding. Lucky number: 14. Lucky colour: Silver grey. 
SAGITTARIUS : It is in family matters that you rule the roost. ENT trouble may be just on the cards. You can make the best of your current circumstances. Lucky number:10. Lucky colour: Jade. 
CANCER : If you are single, you may get the chance to start a new affair. If you simply cannot get out of work, then you may spend a lot of your time flirting with colleagues. Lucky number: 4. Lucky colour: Blue. 
CAPRICORN :
It's difficult for others to get a clear picture of your intentions today. This may not present a dilemma for you; it's easy for you to justify your complex position. Lucky number: 5. Lucky colour: Lime. 
LEO : Problems with peers is apparent. Social events held in your home will be successful and entertaining for all. Changes involving your domestic scene may be unpleasant. Lucky number: 16. Lucky colour: Pink. 
AQUARIUS : Your own fantasies are your greatest problem now as they present you with a path that looks great. You may have to entertain people unexpectedly. Lucky number: 9. Lucky colour: Golden yellow. 
VIRGO : If you feel frustrated, stop for a moment and refocus on your long-term goals. There is no point in being too direct in your comments; just try to explain your feelings. Lucky number:10. Lucky colour: Green. 
PISCES: Don't get discouraged. Just knowing that you'll have a better attitude by tomorrow can help you be more content in the present moment. Good day for romance. Lucky number: 22. Lucky colour: Orange.