Fashion Journalism

SYBARITIC May 2017, Rs. 100

EYE SPY THE 80s BOLLYWOOD’S

KAREENA’S

WHITE OUT

MATERNITY GAME

Rise and shine with

METALLICS

Power pouts

SCRAPPY LITTLE NOBODY BY ANNA KENDRICK

AANCHAL SUKHIJA EXCLUSIVE

ON HER JORNEY FROM DELHI TO NEY WORK AND CONQUERING THE NYFW F/W 2017

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COVER STORY NEW YORK EMBRACES MISSION PLUTO AANCHAL SUKHIJA

BEAUTY EYE SPY THE 80s 10 POWER POUTS

IN TALK WITH

THE MORNING AFTER DOING THE DISCO

SYBARITIC’S FOOD GALORE OUR TOP 3 MEXICAN DISHES WITH RECIPES BY ANA GARCIA

ABHISHEK SHARMA TANIA KATHURIA

ESCAPE

WHAT’S IN BOLLYWOOD WHITE OUT PARA PARA PARADISE THAT 80s SHOULDER RISE AND SHINE

KNOW IT FIRST Film BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Music ED SHEERAN’S DIVIDE Book SCRAPPY LITTLE NOBODY BY ANA KENDRICK Cafe AUTUMN LEAF CAFE

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STYLE STORIES

TURKISH DELIGHT

NEWS KAREENA’S MATERNITY GAME KAREENA’S AIRPORT LOOKS

WHAT’S HAPPENING THE REALITY OF ‘KI AND KA’ MUSEUM ON THE STREETS DATING AND MONEY HABITS

INDIA

MAY 2017

Dior ring, Rs. 2,75,000 (approx)

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NEW YORK EMBRACES

MISSION PLUTO Meet the Gurgaon girl who redefined jewellery statements. Forget gold and diamonds, lavish can even be found in scarp. Aanchal Sukhija, a fashion blogger and a designer has made India proud by showcasing her jewellery from waste materials in New York Fashion week Fall/Winter 2017.

Art Direction by ABOLI BALLAL Photograph by PRAGATI PAYAL Styling by AANCHAL SUKHIJA In collaboration with RETROSCOPIC POP ERA BY WILLS LIFESTYLE

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Sustainability is the new black. Going with that principle and ideology, our focus automatically moved to Aanchal Sukhija, the Delhi based style blogger who made headlines wth her sustainable jewellery designs walking the New York ramp. In conversation with her, join us as we try to peek into her mind and personality!

Who and what is Aanchal Sukhija? I am just a young girl with an eye on adventure and a split persona of an old soul wrapped in teenage dreams.

In one sentence how would you decribe your journey from Delhi Style blogger to New York Fashion Week? I started out as an intern for Delhi style blog. I then moved to having my own portal called Delhi Style Diaries. I have been a blogger for a while but i wanted to take the risk, I mean if not now then when. To make a change, you need to attract people’s attention and that’s when NYFW came into play.

We should not be scared to offend, we should be scared of not being heard.

I feel guilty about my carbon footprint. With Mission Pluto I am trying to do my bit. I collaborated with the famous Mumbai based designer Vaishali Shadangule for her collection ‘Chaatak’. I was truly elated to be showcasing at New York Fashion Week and it gave me pride to represent India. Showcasing at such an international platform, you do feel some amount of pressure and anxiety about how the collection will be received. However after my experiences with the first season, this year I was calmer and a lot more confident.

Why did you choose ‘Chaatak’ to chowcase your collection alongside? How was the response you got about your work? Chaatak is a migratory bird that refuses to quench its thirst with anything other than rain. Because of its unique behaviour it has got symbolic relevance in Hindu mythology and is often referenced in spiritual poetry. ‘Chaatak’ resonated with me because my creative journey is similar where the desire for expression compels an artist to wait for inner inspiration to be revealed as no other aspect can give a feeling of fulfilment.

Response from the guests and buyers has been positive and I was a lot more in control of the presentation.

How did fashion blogging come in the picture?

I did my schooling from Gurgaon, it was during that when I developed inclination for fashion, trends and styling. I started off with reading a lot of magazines, popular fashion blogs, articles etc.

Since this industry thrilled me, I made efforts to

How would you describe your sense of style? My style is experimentative, creative and all about being out there. It resonates women power, freedom of expression and breaking boundaries. I take inspiration from daily lives, from things we might overlook or don’t see as a fashion inspiration. These things fascinate me and hence reflect in my vogue.

Talking about Mission Pluto, your collection is all about sustainability. What about it lured you? The idea was to find beauty in the most mundane things. There is no challenge in finding beauty in what’s already beautiful, the challenge is to find beauty in things we label say ‘dirty’. There is a strong need to argue for democratic procedures and freedom of expression and to explore the mechanisms of personal relations of power. If you call this supporting sustainability, then it may be. But otherwise too, I feel guilty about my carbon footprint. With Mission Pluto I am trying to do my bit.

You have an odd choice of materials.. (laughing) Limitations are awesome …I think they are a stimulant. Scrap is not seen as a fashion symbol, and thats what intruiged me. Adding to this, I feel strongly for the detoriating environment and how people are becoming indifferent to it.

I have used peculiar materials like Scotch Brite foam, washer and plumber pipes, mop heads and A/C filter foams for my collection. Odd as you may call them but I take it as a compliment. It means I have a

“The idea was to find beauty in the most mundane things. There is no challenge in finding beauty in what’s already beautiful the challenge is to find beauty in things we label say ‘dirty’.”

different perspective to looking at things and it is good, isn’t it?

So why only plumbing or kitchen materials? I have combined the metallic texture/material trend with sustainability. I looked around, taking a tour of my house and bingo! I saw the apt source- kitchen and plumbing! I took my a lot of blueprints, trial and testing, prototyping etc to finally choose the right materials. I had to keep in mind the durability and aesthetics. The jewellery shouldn’t look as if the pipes have been pulled of from sink, they should look as if they have been modified and polished for accessories. They should be the fashion statement for the attire worn. Vivacious and valiance.

Your list of educational institutes has been pretty impressive. Mind giving us a glance? I have studied fashion media and communication from the esteemed Pearl Academy, Delhi. I then went to exchange programmes to NABA, Milan and London College of Fashion for gaining more exposure and to learn about the fashion scene in Europe, the fashion nucleus of this world. I am now pursuing my masters from NIFT, Delhi.

You managed to hit bull’s eye with NYFW. Tell us something about that experience. It was extremely overwhelming! Dream come true! NYFW is one of the biggest 4 fashion weeks of the world. To be able to showcase your collection on such a huge platform made me froze. I was going through 60 emotions a second. From anxiety to absolute happiness. When I reached there, the humongous industryfrom celebs to designers to staff to stylists- everyone just took my breadth away! There was so much to learn in such little time. I have to add here, Vaishali was my strong pillar of support. She guided me and helped me. I cannot thank her enough. I met a lot of upcoming designers in New York, so yes it was a step ahead for my career. I hope my endeacor for a better future pays off..

How would you compare and contrast fashion scene in India and Europe?

If you are talking about creativity and innovation, I would say India stands no less. Yes, Europe provides more street style that you can explore and learn from. I remember selling bindis on the streets of Milan, it gave me immense pleasure to showcase our culture on foreign grounds.

Two words. Mission Pluto? I believe that green is the way to go and that it can be imbibed into our daily lives. And that’s exactly what I did while creating the line of jewellery, Brand Mission Pluto, made out of recycled goods be it stainless steel scrubs, washer pipes or mop heads. All we need is the eye to see it. I created the jewellery specifically keeping the environmental impact and the inherent challenges of her raw materials in mind. Pipes and pads are not produced with

to network with upcoming with fashion bloggers, designers, stylists. I built a portfolio and started off as an intern in Delhi Style Blog. I loved my work. Going to fashion events, conferences, seminars, making reports on trends etc. My interest only grew more and more.

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Retroscopic Pop Era Wills Lifestyle Styling Aanchal Sukhija Location Terrace Cafe, New Delhi

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Retroscopic Pop Era Wills Lifestyle Styling Aanchal Sukhija Location Olive Cafe, New Delhi

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COVER Story

Mission Pluto, a collection by Aanchal Sukhija made from crap materials showcased in New York fashion Week 2017 in collaboration with designer Vaishali S. the intention of being made into jewellery—their reinterpretation takes times and effort and it keeps the creator motivated.

I am intrigued with the idea that you could do more with less. If you were told to make something with hundreds of things and the other using five things, you would have to be more inventive with five.

That’s exactly what I do— the rules are the same, the limitations I give myself with the materials, but within that the potential seems endless.

The end result? Foam and steel scrubbers crafted into layered necklaces and earrings, while PVC pipes broken down and remade into industrial-inspired jewellery. Made by hand, these pieces may be inspired by daily objects, but there’s almost nothing dull about the finished products.

How did you go about it? What was your inspiration? I deconstructed these mundane objects and tacked them in a variety of chains, necklaces and earrings. The result was a set of unique jewellery that does not hide the commonplace characteristics of the objects, but rather elevates them to showcase a new side. It’s a collaboration between the material and me. Instead of looking at things, I want to look between the lines—read between the words. The most important things are left unsaid and unheard there!

How important is fashion education? Fashion plays an important role in establishing identity, beliefs and thoughts throughout the world.

Fashion also enables people to display personality and personal preferences. Thus, knowing what you stand for and what is represented through what you’re dressed as is equally important. In order to understand that, you need a certain level of knowledge about what fashion is, what it comprises of, what it represents and what it stands for. You need to know the history, the technical terms, the evolution and process or cycle of a fashion trend. It’s just like any other field of education like Engineering and medical.

What are your upcoming projects/collections? Currently I am concentrating on promoting and marketing my collection Mission Pluto, though NYFW has given it immense popularity, it still needs a voice. I am aiming for the key bollywood celebrities. Then, I have a few ideas in mind for my next set of collection. So I am working on the idea development, collaborating with other designers too. Amidst of all this, I am still fashion bloggging. It makes me nostalgic and keeps me grounded to my roots. Reminding me where I started from.

Who are your fashion role models in the bollywood industry and why? I love Karuna Ezara’s style. She has a demanding air to her which I like. I also admire Monica Dogre’s fashion sense. Sonam Kapoor’s stylist Rhea kapoor (also her sister) is also very experimantal with her styling, which I really like. I follow Fuss too, her styling is pretty fresh and new. My dream is to make Sonam Kapoor and Ranveer Singh wear my designs.

Tell us about the shoot with Harper’s Bazaar that you styled yourself.

This is my first shoot with the magazine. As 80s has made a comeback, I have collaborated with Wills Lifestyle as their upcoming collection is Retroscopic Pop Era. It is about the 80s fashion trends re-defined in 2017. Hence you will find polka dots, big glasses, scarves etc. I have styled keeping in mind othe minor trends of the season. The atmosphere chosen is quaint and sophisticated with an element of quirk added with that septum ring.

Any word of advice for all the young fashion aspirants who want to make big? First of all, advices shouldnt always be followed. I’ll tell you why. I was advised not to ‘think unusual’ or just follow the regular designs. So when someone advices you, you need to judge if it is right for you or not. If someone tries to pull you down, you need to be strong on your stand point. Go where your heart takes, follow the techniques you have gained through knowledge and just keep going.

Hardships and criticism will always follow you like shadows, but you only need to follow the light and keep walking.

For fashion aspirants I would say start early. Fashion is expanding, new and young ventures and coming up that provide opportunities and also competition. If you are not in the reach of fashion education, find other tools to learn. There are blogs, pinterest, magazines etc.

Intern where there is a learning opportunity. Most importantly, never let your interest die off. Always keep it alive. Keep yourself motivated.

Also, fashion is not just about picking up random clothes from labels and mix-match to create a look just to upload a selfie on instagram.

Fashion is everywhere. On the streets too. Brands are not a necessity.

Also, you need fashion knowledge to undesrtand what goes in harmony with what. You need to know the fabrics, the stitch, teh texture, the materials, colours, ornamentation etc. Fashion is not only about opening a boutique or ‘tailoring’ it takes efforts and skills. Respect it and then only you can earn it properly.

That’s all. Rest, just be you. Your personality should reflect in your work to make it original.

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TRAVEL Story

TURKISH DELIGHT

When you have a really good destination dream, what are the best parts? Is it the amazing view? Incredible food? Or the culture?

See for yourself what the best part of the dream of Turkey is…

By Mitali Kaushik

When you have a really good destination dream, what are the best parts? Is it the amazing view? Incredible food? Or the culture?

See for yourself what the best part of the dream of Turkey is…

If the city walls of Turkey could talk, they’d recite hundreds of legends involving mythological gods, prophecies fulfilled, and tales of love lost and betrayal that make the place so enchanting. Explore the sensory overload that is Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. Look up to take in the intricate tile work of the Blue Mosque. Admire the baklava, dripping with honey, piled three feet high in window displays on bustling İstiklal Caddesi. Or beach-hop along the Mediterranean from sophisticated Bodrum to turtle-inhabited İztuzu; Brit-crazy Fethiye to secluded Patara; resort-heavy Antalya to the endless sandy expanse of Alanya. You won’t spend a lira.

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There’s no other way to put it: Cappadocia is wildly out of this world.

The Star Wars-meets-Flintstones landscapes of soft, twisted rock makes for incredible hiking. Wander long enough in any direction and you’ll find fresco-decorated cave churches almost 1,000 years old.

Start the day early with a hot-air balloon ride at sunrise. Later, hike down the Güllüdere I (Rose Valley I) to the abandoned cave village of Çavuşin, scramble up the towering rock formations of “Love Valley,” and then take shelter from the heat of the day in the cool relief of your cave hotel.

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In Turkey, the street food comes to you. Whether you’re sprawled under an umbrella in Bodrum or joining the locals for a nightly picnic in İzmir’s seaside Kordon park, you can’t escape the musical call of the street vendors.

Start with a cone of sesame- and honey-glazed peanuts, then move on to midye dolma — stuffed mussels, served up for 30 cents a pop from massive round trays, and carried on the vendor’s head from customer to customer. Pay attention as the midyeci shows you how to use the top shell as a spoon for scooping out the aromatic rice that’s been flavored with a dash of cinnamon and a squirt of lemon juice.

Flag down the roasted-corn-on-the-cob cart, or watch the procession of seasons as the plum cart’s stock transitions from tiny, tart, green yeşil erik in May to plump, juicy, purple tatlı erik by July. Whatever you sample, save room for a slice of honeydew kavun, deftly carved in front of your eyes. The sweet, juicy flesh tastes even better after a long, hot day of sightseeing.

You want to know what’s in the kofte? The waiter will happily bring you out back to the kitchen to meet the chef. Wondering how baklava is made? The woman selling it in İzmir’s massive Bostanlı Pazar (“BosPa” for short) won’t speak much English, but she’ll happily pantomime the day-long production for you.

And in Eastern Turkey, you can trade in the hostel for a homestay.

That’s where you’ll get the best cooking lesson from the ultimate Turkish chef — a mom. Imagine rolling sarma with grape leaves picked off the very arbor you’re sitting under.

It’s said that a cup of Türk kahvesi (Turkish coffee) has a 40-year memory, meaning the sipper is indebted to the server for his kindness in offering it. Traditional coffee culture is about slow sipping and togetherness, and the shared experience is meant to seal friendships for decades to come.

(Left) Turkish Coffee (Below) Turkish Hammam

You don’t know clean, silk-like, summer skin until you’ve had your earlobes, pinky toes, and everything (yes, EV-ERY-THING) in between doused in citronella-scented bubbles and scrubbed down by a heavy-handed attendant armed with a gritty goat-hair kese. And this all goes down while lying on a heated marble pedestal in the middle of a 16th-century hammam.

Turkish delight, Turkish coffee, Turks and what not. Treat all your senses in every way possible and soak in the wonderful delight that is, Turkey.

Happy Travelling.

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TREND Report

A checkered shirt, tights, and that Chanel bag. Easy An easy breezy ethnic out- Sweatshirts are a great way chic all the way! fit is always a great choice to combat the unearthly airplane temperature. for long haul flights

Donning the biggest trend of the season—stripes— Mrs Khan looks oh-so-stylish in this look.

Kareena Kapoor’s

Airport Style Was to Die For

By Nupur Asarsa

While you aren’t expected to wear fussy, fancy travel clothes nowadays, spending some time putting together airport outfits that are equal parts cozy and stylish is well worth the effort. You spent a lot of money on those tickets! Just like at a special dinner or concert, you should honor the occasion with a look that makes you feel your best.

From sporty track pants to big, luxurious sweaters, these top-notch looks will motivate you to step up your airport-style game ASAP

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We like how Kareena keeps things interesting. Case in point: distressed jeans paired with this polka-dotted shirt.

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Creating

Waves

Abhisheck Sharma, the rising model of Hyderabad gets candid with our interviewer Aboli Ballal about his journey from winning Mr. Indore to becoming a star youth face.

PHOTOGRAPH ADITYA SINGH

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Interviews

is Disha Patani. She is an incredible dancer. I feel she has a very fresh aura to her personality, which is rare to find, especially in bollywood Courtesy: The Hitvada Indore

actresses

How did it feel to win the title?

Abhishek: I felt elated. Winning isn’t getting ahead of others. It’s getting ahead of you and improving everyday. Even after winning, everyday is a struggle. Struggle to prove yourself and be better than the last day. Yet, winning the title has given me immense self confidence.

How does it feel to be a popular model face of Hyderabad?

Abhishek: It feels nice getting recognized for my work. Being popular has its own perks. You get a lot of attention at parties or events. But I still feel I have a long way to go. One can’t simply settle for a momentary fame. To make a mark, I must step up my game.

(top) Abhishek winning the title Mr. Indore 2015. (right) Walking the ramp for modelling round

How is the industry to work in, as for you, an upcoming model?

Abhishek: So far my experience has been really nice but no industry is perfectly clean. If you’re smart enough, modeling industry is one of the best to work in.

Is there any word of advice for all those overweight men who dream of getting six-pack abs like yours?

Abhishek: The single most important thing to keep in mind is that everyone is different but you should stay fit, if not have abs. Keep yourself hydrated ,eat healthy and burn the extra calories by exercising.

What spells `desirable’ to you? And in your opinion what makes you desirable?

Abhishek: For me being desirable is being confident, smart and fit along with other criterias.

You cannot just look good and be desirable. You have to be good at a lot of other things too.

Who do you think are the most desirable man and woman in the country and why?

Abhishek: Most desirable man has to be Virat Kohli because of his wits, charm and valiance.

He is one of the most talented cricketers we have. Most desirable woman for me personally

Courtesy: AnuShree Garments

Describe your journey to winning Mr. Indore 2015?

Abhishek: Let’s just start by saying that life has its own plan and some things are just meant to happen. My girlfriend back then broke up with me so I had two options in front of me, either to be depressed or to focus on improving myself. I chose the latter. It all started with working out and taking care of my body. One thing led to another and after a year I had completely transformed myself.

I saw a random Facebook post about auditions for Mr. Indore 2015 and applied without any expectations. I somehow managed to clear the first round and thought about taking it seriously, so the next few days I learnt how to walk through Youtube videos. I cleared rounds after rounds to reach the finals and by then I had completely changed the way I walk, talk and even sit.

On the day of the finals I just gave my best shot and so, just like that in a single year, I went from being on the verge of depression to a successful person at the age of 19.

What do you think makes a woman desirable?

And what you look for in a woman?

Abhishek: Nothing makes a woman more desirable than her confidence. It’s the way she carries herself, howsoever she maybe. Don’t push yourself to be someone else, because that makes you an attention seeker.

I like women who are passionate about something in their life. Something that drives them.

I feel its incredible sexy and attractive. Apart from this, I look for a pure heart that is what it is.

What are your new upcoming projects for modeling/acting that we should look out for?

Abhishek: I’m doing a few advertisement shoots for brands and a fashion shoot for a well-known magazine. For acting, there are some personal projects I’m working on. You’ll see them soon.

So is your dream of becoming an actor turning true anytime soon?

Abhishek: Like I said earlier, life has its own plan. Whether I’ll be a successful actor or not only time will tell. Until then I’ll just keep working hard.

What’s your message for the youth of India?

Abhishek: I feel I am too young and unexperienced to comment. But if you still ask me, all I would say is that just be yourself, don’t stress over life too much because verything will fall into place eventually. Till then, just don’t give up. Most importantly, never stop running after your dreams.

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The

MORNING

AFTER

Lost but not regretful,in shambles but carefree, casual but chic.

This season’s fashion line-up covers your last night’s rowdy affair and your recollection the familiar morning after.

Snug denims neutralized by layers, shoes that might have taken you anywhere, but God knows where.

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Jacket by ZARA Grey top by Vero Moda Bottoms Forever 21 Shoes by Mochi

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Jacket Marks & Spencers Top by Levi’s Bottoms by Marks & Spencers Shoes by Adidas

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Jacket United Colors of Benetton Top by Kazo Bottoms by Forever 21 Shoes by Zandy Shoes

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Jacket by ZARA Grey top by Vero Moda Bottoms by Forever 21 Shoes by Mochi

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Top by Jack & Jones Bottoms by Levi’s Shoes by Adidas

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Scarf by SuperDry Top by UCB Bottoms by Kook N Keech Shoes by Vans

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Top by HnM Bottoms by Lee Cooper Shoes by Koovs

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Top by Arrow Bottoms by Model’s Own Shoes by Supra Watch by Titan

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Jacket by Vero Moda Top by Kazo Bottoms by Only Shoes by Tuscany

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RISE AND SHINE! Reflect the Sun this Summer in polished metallics.

Gold, silver, bronze, copper, they’re all set to make you shine! The metal trend has been out and about and looks like it’s here to stay. Take a look at what you should keep an eye out for this season!

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1. Strappy Sequin Blouson Gown, Lulus, Rs. 17,811 | 2. Boxy shift dress, Emilia Wickstead, Rs. 57,208 | 3. Sheer metallic gold top, Traffic People, Rs. 2,556 | 4. Metallic effect top, Zara, Rs. 990 | 5. Metallic puffer jacket, Mango, Rs. 5,590 | 6.

Sash metallic trousers, Mango, Rs. 6,590 | 7. ‘Irenee’ Ankle Strap Sandal, Steve Madden, Rs. 5,729 | 8. Classic Slip-On Sneaker, Vans, Rs. 4,296 | 9. Small metallic wallet, Zara, Rs. 990 | 10. Leather metallic bag, Mango, Rs. 4,590 | 11. Belt, H&M, Rs. 1016 | 12. Two-Tone Handcuff Bracelet Set, Guess, Rs. 1783 | 13. AFUA Sunglasses, Aldo, Rs. 611.

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Interviews

Pulling off the

Semi-Precious Style!

In conversation with jewellery designer and entrepreneur Tania M. Kathuria, Sybaritic decodes how to carry the latest trend in style.

As told to Mitali Kaushik What was the first piece of jewellery you ever made? How have your designs evolved?

The first piece of jewellery and by far my favorite are undoubtedly the long pearl statement earrings with hanging gold tassels. TI Couture has evolved ever since its inception in 2014. The brand now caters to both modern & indo-western clients, keeping in mind the actual needs of an individual.

What is the process of creating these pieces?

The creative process usually begins with some inspiration. It could be a theme or an idea that is elaborated upon. Our aim at TI Couture is that each design should speak for innovation, originality and elegance.

Who do you envision wearing your work?

Do you think about this when you work on your designs?

Tania M Kathuria got inspired early in life by her mother Maleni Israani and took up the art of jewellery designing and that led to start of TI Couture. Tania holds Masters in Entrepreneurship from University of Nottingham (UK) and is currently busy expanding the business.

Sybaritic recently caught up with her.

Tania M Kathuria, Fashion Jewellery Designer & Stylist , TI Couture Give us a little background, how did you get into this?

Since childhood, I was always intrigued with fashion. I would watch my stylish mother, Maleni Israani dress up and would try to imitate her style & dressing sense.

What lead you to begin your work with jewellery?

Over the years, my love for jewellery, particularly statement jewellery grew tremendously. I would often accentuate my outfits with statement jewellery. The statement piece would generally depict my various moods. From funky, to chic, to bold there was always so much to choose from. My love & passion for statement jewellery lead me to pursue my dream. Having acquired knowledge about entrepreneurship from University of Nottingham,UK. I decided to become a fashion entrepreneur. Thus, TI Couture was born.

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I envision the young, classy & bold women of today wearing and flaunting my creations. TI Couture designs reflect grace & a bold attitude. The statement pieces are a reflection of the bold & beautiful women of today. We work on our designs keeping the client’s interest & attitude in mind.

What are some new pieces you are working on, what are your plans for the coming future?

TI Couture is coming up with a range of bling accessories, which can oomph any and every wardrobe.

How do you go about creating a new piece? We’d love to know about your design process—choosing materials, design development, how the team works to do this, etc.

It all begins with creating the design. This is the first & crucial step where the magic begins. Each piece of statement jewellery at TI Couture starts off with a concept i.e. a rough design in the mind of the team. A close-knit cooperation is required between the entire team i.e. the designer and the craftsmen. The concept and sketches are combined to create the statement jewel. The product goes through different stages of molding, casting, filing & polishing and embellishments.

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The product is then taken to the quality department where a thorough analysis is done of each piece. The statement jewel is then ready to be flaunted.

If you could choose one fashion designer to collaborate with, who would it be?

If I had to choose one fashion designer to collaborate with, it would be Gaurav Gupta. His designs are very unique & he brings about quite a fresh appeal. He is one of my favorite designers in the industry.

The top 5 must haves from the house of TI Couture?

The top 5 must haves from the house of TI Couture are as follows:1- Gold plated ear cuff with pearl droplet are ideal to pair up with, for a day as well as night look.

2- Crystal teardrop chandelier earrings are just what you need to stand out from the crowd.

3- Multi-layered statement neckpiece with matching earrings to oomph up the glamour quotient.

4- Our brown fur bracelet will add instant charm to any look be it casual or formal and is sure to get you noticed.

5 – TI Couture’s body chain will accentuate any plain dress or gown and bring the right amount of bling needed to create a stunning impression!

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Reviews

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EAUTYand the BEAST

Among Disney’s ventures of recreating their animated fairytales, Beauty and the Beast not only surpassed expectations but also managed to set a bench mark.

RATINGS 2 1/2 out of 4 stars Cast: Emma Watson,

By Nupur Asarsa Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Kevin Kline, Emma Director Bill Condon did a pretty good job riencing her adventure. As she befriends Thompson, Audra McDonald with this live-action remake of the beloved the castle’s enchanting staff (voiced by the Directed by Bill Condon animation Beauty and the Beast. At once, it’s finest actors like Ewan McGregor, Ian McRunning time: 2:09 nostalgic and new, bringing to life the musiKellen, Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci), cal both for kids and life-long adult fans. Emma Watson with her dress tucked in her bloomers and her cry for something more than a ‘provincial life’, was ideal for Belle. The character is way more feminist and bookish in this remake but that can be compensated by the beautiful voice of Emma Watson singing the opening track ‘Belle’.

Belle is relatable and sympathetic, with her curious eyes and aura of clever bookishness and strong-willed personality (Watson was also Hermione Granger, after all). Dan Stevens does a fine job with the Beast, playing up the character's frustration, anger, underlying sadness and eventual love in his voice and gestures.

The special effects, sound, costumes, voice-overs, songs - overall production values are first-rate. They make you live the fairytale as you are transported to the castle along with Belle, expe-

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you too grow fond of each and every character.

It doesn’t matter if you are or aren’t a fan of Disney princesses or the classic fairy-tales. Book your tickets for this musical in IMAX 3D now, as Bill Condon’s recreation is delectably mesmerising and magical.

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IVIDE

Sybaritic gives you another reason to go crazy. Ed Sheeran’s new album ‘Divide’ is out! It’s time to get your freak on!

By Nupur Asarsa

Despite his mathematical symbol (÷), the album can’t be char- of her funeral from the perspective of his mother. The deceptively acterised as formulaic. Ed Sheeran’s third breezy acoustic “New Man” is a reproach of album will almost certainly be the biggest an ex’s new boyfriend’s faults. “Eraser” starts Album: ÷ (Divide) selling British album of the year. There with a guitar solo and then moves into rap.

Singer: Ed Sheeran are 12 tracks, and each is perfectly formed.

“Galway Girl” pays tribute to fiddle-playWhen we talk about writing, Sheeran is one ing an Irish lasso who isn’t above chowReleased: 3rd March 2017 of the bestselling artists in the world, with ing down on Doritos when bringing a guy Genre: Pop sales going into millions and with a massive home. Nodding to his own Irish roots and Price: Audio CD: Rs 799/ Rs fan following. And “Divide” is his first album acknowledging a country where he’s bigger 899 (Deluxe edition) in three years. Expectations are sky high, not than Bieber, Sheeran offers his own spin on least because the first two singles released iTunes: Rs 150/ Rs 200 (Deluxe the Irish drinking song. “Dive” is the perfect from the album “Shape of You” and “Castle soft and sentimental songs perfect of Valenedition) on the Hill” – especially the former – have tine’s Day. He reverts to being sad in “Hapgone and topped charts quite thoroughly. pier” when he talks about seeing “you” in These two song tell you how not confined the someone else’s rooms, and tries to feel hapalbum is to a genre. “Shape of you” is totally py for her, once again in slow and slightly a danceable number and “Castle on the hill” is a soft guitar driv- sappy mode. Sheeran’s musical history lesson is both well-timed en song. “Perfect” is a love song that evokes golden-age pop; the and rip-roaringly fun, another example of his still-evolving craft. album closer, “Supermarket Flowers,” is a ballad Sheeran wrote as a tribute to his late grandmother, a retelling of the aftermath

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Scrappy Little Nobody Anna Kendrick

The perfect goofy ‘Somebody’ Anna Kendrick pours it all in her book ‘Scrappy Little Nobody’ exhibiting her wittiest side we’ve been unaware of!

By Mitali Kaushik

For a book that begins with a statement like “the crazy wants out. Let’s do this,” Scrappy Little Nobody turned out to be a lot more than it promised.

The book is a collection of charming autobiographical essays

by Academy Award-nominated actress Anna Kendrick, best known for her roles in films such as Up in the Air and Pitch Perfect. The autobiographical accounts recall Kendrick’s life from her early childhood to present day. Kendrick’s work reflects the sentiments of an awkward teenager (and adult) who begins to adjust to her life as an actress in Hollywood.

The memoir takes readers through Anna’s life in her voice — the teenage years she spent acting and singing on Broadway, being socially awkward and attempting to fit with classmates in school and colleagues in Hollywood.

The overwhelming majority of the book is the tale of an unusual life and oddball persona rising to fame, and it’s a damn entertaining one. Most of her history is told chronologically, with the occasional flash-forward or dry interjection (and a lot of commenting on her own stories as they unfold, in a tone both brash and apologetic). But when she reaches her arrival in

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L.A., Kendrick jumps gears, alternating between relationship woes and the bizarre nature of first encounters with fame. The stories are so fun and propulsive that you almost miss the fact she neatly sidesteps detailing the career steps that got her in the door to Twilight and other auditions in the first place. Up In The Air anecdotes begin at the end of filming, not prior to it.

That decision may be frustrating to some, but it helps keep the book far away from the realm of “how to make it in Hollywood” narratives.

However, this wasn’t the most captivating book—one likely wouldn’t devour it in a singular sitting. Rather, it’s the kind of book one would read on the sky train to work, or use as a stress-reliever. There are plenty of anecdotes that some might find delightful, and others might find to be mere fillers in the absence of substance.

Kendrick does address this briefly in the intro, though: “So much significance is placed on something you put in a book, and I don’t care much for significance,” she writes. “Let’s agree now that we’re just having a conversation and I happen to talk more than I listen.”

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Slip into HYDERABAD’s Oasis…

Perfectly nestled at the tip of a small street, The Autumn Leaf Café is a welcome addition to the city’s foodscapade.

By Mitali Kaushik Where: Road no. 41, Jubilee Hills.

Timings: 12 noon to 10.30 p.m.

Picture cute porches, a path lined with green plants on the sides with twinkling lights on your way, a glass gazebo, and colourful décor. A Chettinad home revamped into a contemporary restaurant is what Autumn Leaf Café is. Huge banyan trees accompany you in the outdoor seating area with beautiful lamps shining upon you as you soak up the greenery around. The indoor seating fills you up with positive vibes and the homely interiors make it a very feel good place.

They have an all day breakfast menu which would excite anyone with a love for food from the West (yes, that includes pancakes and waffles). The presentation is bound to have you salivating over the food. Their menu has a good enough variety, and the taste doesn’t disappoint you either. Although their service is a little slow, the food and ambience make up for it. The soup lifts up your spirits, making you

reach for the menu again. The pasta is comforting and the shrimps are fresh and crisp. Served along with sautéed vegetables and sauce, their grilled chicken hits all the right notes as well.

With the sound of rain getting you all relaxed, a plate of hot waffles dripping with maple syrup and whipped cream just adds to the beauty of the day. All the food might make you feel full but the hot chocolate is not something worth missing. It soothes all your senses and is perfect if one wants to just sit and unwind after a long week.

The back door of the indoor café leads you into a home studio that has an array of furniture, accessories, fine fabrics and all things you would want your home to sport.

To conclude, Autumn Leaf Café will have you leaving with a smile on the outside and satisfaction on the inside.

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Your Date Won’t Call You Back Because Your Money Habits Are Terrible!

Finance

By Mitali Kaushik

Your date won’t call you back because your money habits are terrible Forty-two percent of adults said a potential partner’s credit score would affect their willingness to date him or her.

Close to four in ten believe a couple should know each other’s credit scores after dating for a few months.

You can’t put a price on love. Or can you?

More than four in 10 adults say knowing someone’s credit score would affect their willingness to date him or her.

A recent survey from Bankrate.com, a personal finance website, showed that women were nearly three times as likely as men to view a poor credit score as a major consideration on whether they pursued a potential love interest.

Indeed, 37 percent of the surveyed participants believe that a couple ought to know each other’s credit scores after dating for a few months.

Bankrate interviewed 1,000 adults by phone in April.

While the results don’t suggest you should pelt your date with questions about his or her credit before the main course arrives, said Mike Cetera, a credit card analyst at Bankrate, “you want to get to the heart of ‘How do you manage your finances?’”

Here’s how to sniff out your love interest’s bad habits.

Spendthrift or penny pincher Take a closer look at your suitor’s spending patterns while you’re out. “You’ll see the purchases they make at a store, the types of dinners or beverages that

they pay for,” said Cetera.

Differences in spending habits tend to fuel fights once a relationship gets serious.

A 2016 survey from Chase found that the number one source of conflict among spouses who feud over money is splurging. “Not saving enough money” and “deciding on big expenses,” were second and third, respectively. Your date may only be splurging after budgeting for high-end dinners and trinkets. On the other hand, this could be indicative of excessive spending.

“If it isn’t aligned with what you think is affordable for their station in life, then that can be a red flag,” Cetera said.

Dodging the subject Share your attitude about money during a date and make it part of the conversation. This way, you learn about each other’s approach toward money. “’I just paid my college loans off. Have you had loans?’” suggested Cetera. “You can talk about your own experiences.”

Proceed with caution if your date dodges the subject.

“I think the number one indication that there may be a problem is that you bring up a topic and your partner gets skittish right away,” Cetera said. “They’re hiding something or they’re afraid you’ll find something out about their finances.”

Understand payment patterns Of the Bankrate survey participants who were married or living with their partner, 77 percent said they have at least one joint account.

Keep an eye out for worrisome behavior that may emerge once you’re living together and sharing your finances.

“Whether they pay bills on time or whether they move a credit card balance from one place to another to keep debt collectors at bay,” said Cetera.

Once you and your partner become serious enough to discuss your joint finances, prepare for an open discussion of your credit card histories and more.

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Garlic Beef Enchiladas

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling meat, until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in flour and seasonings. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes.

In a saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute or until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings; heat through.

Pour 1-1/2 cups sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish.

Place about 1/4 cup beef mixture off center on each tortilla; top with 1-2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up and place over sauce, seam side down. Top with remaining sauce.

Bake, covered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes longer. Serve with optional toppings, if desired.

Yield: 5 servings.

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Black Bean Chicken with Rice

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.

Stir in the taco seasoning, kidney beans and salsa. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove stems and discard seeds. In a stockpot, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.

Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture into each pepper half. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until the peppers are crisp-tender and filling is heated through. Top each with tomato and cheese. Serve with sour cream.

Yield: 4 servings.

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Steak Tortillas

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans, chilies, taco seasoning and hot salsa.

In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer a third of the noodles and meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers twice.

Combine mild salsa and water; pour over top. Cover and bake 1 hour or until heated through.

Top with sour cream, olives, onions, tomatoes if desired and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Yield: 12 servings.

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DOING THE DISCO In millennial

This season calls for a flashback. The eighties have made their way back with a twist.

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Go full volume with BedHead Superstar Queen for a day

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Mix pop with sports Denim crop top by Chemistry, pink candy floss shorts by ONLY, sport shoes by Supra Neckpiece by Claire’s

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Supress the 80s pop with a dash of nudes and peach

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