HP MAGAZINE VOLUME 27 JANUARY 2021

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VOLUME 27 |JANUARY 2021

FASHION HOW TO LOOK CHIC IN A SUIT, IN SPARKLES, IN RED

What's the Right Heel for my Look?

DENISA LAYLA

“The Beauty you see in me is a Reflection of you.”

FASHION MODEL

ALL ABOUT HAIR!

FLATTERING CUT & NO-REGRETS UPDATES

VIOLA PIEKUT

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VOLUME 27 |JANUARY 2021

Fashion

Burberry unveils Chinese New Year 2021 campaign

Luxury

A ring with 12,638 diamonds sets a Guinness World Record

Architecture

For $32 Million, A Mountain Contemporary In The Heart Of Vail Valley

Travel

Itchy feet? Here’s what your 2021 travel plans will look like

Beauty

How to choose the right eye cream for puffiness, fine lines and dark circles

Beauty

4 ways to make sure that you're using blush to give you a fresh, glowy flush

15. INTERVIEW 20. BROSWAY JEWELS 40. LOOKBOOK 64. TONY WARD 74. E.L.F.

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2020 MEDIA KIT

AN INTERVIEW WITH DENISA LAYLA BY HARSHIT PATEL

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INTERVIEW

Hi, could you start by telling us a bit about yourself?

Hi everyone, my name is Denisa, i am from Romania . I work as a model , makeup artist , also in social media and marketing, currently at Rona Beauty clinic, we are based in Dubai, Uae.

Tell us about your journey so far?

I started working as a model since i was a teenager, then as a TV host back home. Slowly i moved countries, and started working as a model in UK for few years, where also I studied and practiced at a makeup Academy.

How would you describe your style?

Feminine for sure, classy and elegant, you will see me in trainers only when I train. I hate sporty/boy style for me.

Tell me about your experience as a model.

Absolutely love it. Gives you the opportunity to meet great and talented people. Not always easy road though.

2020 has been the strangest of years, how did you find lockdown? Any lessons or discoveries?

Ufff, 2020 was definitely a challenge for everyone. I did enjoy lockdown tho, took classes of arabic, and found myself somehow, I meditate a lot.

What are your hopes for the future of the fashion industry?

I truly hope that people can pay more attention to how their clothes are being produced.

Who have been some of your favorite collaborators so far in the industry?

I enjoy every collaboration to be honest , but working with Indian and Pakistani designers I like the most.

What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?

I always liked to dress up, apply makeup , since i was a kid. I used to wear my mom’s clothes and do my catwalk around the house.

What is fun and rewarding about modeling? And what is not?

The good part is that you can work and have fun in the same time, can get you pretty tired sometimes but it’s worth it .

What is the biggest highlight of your career so far?

I did some magazines in Romania few years in a row, that was cool.

Do you have a favorite designeror high street brand?

Favourite... hard to choose, but Chanel and Balmain for clothes and for shoes definitely Amina Muaddi and Christian Louboutin.

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How has your style changed over the years?

Well everything changed in better with the years.

What is your greatest strength?

I am very independent and sometimes I can act like I don’t need anyone.

What are your goals as a model?

Is not my main job , but i hope and I aspire to be more known in the industry.

How do you imagine a typical day in work?

Busy, very busy. Between my job at the clinic and modelling I barely have time for anything else.

What are your greatest accomplishments so far?

I am so proud of myself that success didn’t change me , i am still the same me kind and loving.

What sorts of settings/clothes/brands do you prefer to shoot for or wear?

Definitely bridal clothes/makeup. Including Indian/Pakistani bridal, I absolutely love it.

We are huge fans of your Instagram. Do you have any tips or tricks for achieving an aesthetically awesome Instagram page?

Well, thank you. Keep it real!

What’s the one habit you have that changed your life for the better?

I became more responsible. And i think a lot before i talk. I used to be very impulsive.

What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?

I want to be a wife and a mom more than a model. Life change us .

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FASHION

Burberry unveils Chinese New Year 2021 campaign

Burberry has tapped models Liu Wen and Wang Xiangguo for its Chinese New Year 2021 campaign, featuring a limited-edition Thomas Burberry Monogram Motif, inspired by the Chinese Year of the Ox. The Chinese New Year campaign, captured by photographer Feng Li, aims to celebrate the “majesty of the natural world,” explains Burberry in a press release, highlighting the Year of the Ox’s association with the earth.

The limited-edition collection features the classic Burberry check, featuring heritage Burberry trench coats and sports-influenced pieces, as well as new a new red and yellow colourway of the Olympia bag, inspired by the architecture of Burberry’s show venue, Olympia London.

“Burberry’s campaigns are always so creative and surprising, and this time was no different. The shoot took place in a beautiful park and as soon as I encounter nature, my entire being revitalises – I absorb not just its beauty but also a kind of energy. It inspires me to continue my passion towards my work and my desire to always keep exploring.”

While for men there is a clean-lined car coat crafted in Italy from yarn-dyed check nylon, reversing to a contrast check, a Merino wool polo shirt in jacquard-woven check, topped with a contrasting collar and placket and a cardigan in jacquard-woven check, cut to a relaxed fit and finished with ribknit trims.

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Giorgio Armani to stage guest free couture show

As Italy’s coronavirus numbers continue to be high, although they are considered the second most efficient EU country in terms of the vaccine rollout, Giorgio Armani is opting to stage his Armani Privé runway show without an audience.

Armani skipped Paris Couture week last July, and his original plans for June were to show at his headquarters in Milan on January 26. Instead, for the health and safety of prospective guests, the show will go on sans audience.

“Due to the ongoing emergency, it will not be possible to hold the event as previously announced,” Armani said in a statement. “With regret, Giorgio Armani announces that, contrary to his wishes, the next Giorgio Armani Privé show will take place behind closed doors, in Milan, without an audience.”

The show will take place digitally with a livestream on the brand’s social media channels. In May of last year, Armani said that he would be taking a seasonless approach to his collections going forward showing pieces both fit for the current season and the upcoming season.

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The 12 Biggest Spring/Summer 2021 Trends You could be forgiven for thinking that the spring/summer 2021 collections – and the subsequent raft of spring/summer 2021 trends – were something of a damp squib. Certainly, thanks to the ongoing pandemic, it was a season like no other.

Of the four fashion capitals, New York and London opted for predominantly digital showcases, with the odd designer hosting Covidsecure presentations for small numbers of press and buyers; while Milan and Paris held scaled-back showings with strict social distancing measures in place from some of its biggest brands. Others still opted to try something different. “Different” manifested variously as: showing offschedule, showing via film and in virtual reality, or sending a replacement for a catwalk experience out to press and buyers in a box. All enjoyed varying degrees of success.

As for the biggest spring/summer 2021 trends? The new working-fromhome routine certainly had an effect on what designers turned out.

How else to explain the mood for bralettes and midriff flossing?

(Beware: both trends require either a fairly militant home workout regime, and/or buoyant levels of self-confidence.) Away from the underwear-as-outerwear impulse came comfort: wide-leg trousers made for bold strides; floaty, sheer maxi dresses promised easy glamour; and ladylike ensembles pimped with a touch of sportswear felt suitably modern (think prim pleated skirts with hoodies, as seen at Prada, tea dresses with cagoules, as seen at Celine, and pencil skirts with bomber jackets, as seen at Max Mara).

If you are one of millions seeking a guaranteed mood-booster? There will always be sequins – and designers were determined to outfit locked down customers in looks that will make a living room disco feel lively. Yes, you’re over video conferencing and voice notes. You want to go outside in those frivolous woven Bottega Veneta dresses, swinging those delectable chain-strung micro pouches from the Chanel catwalk and trotting down the street in those fabulous Miu Miu beaded mules. The time will come when you can wear a dramatic gown with capedetailing and not feel like an extra in a Zoom-based, am-dram production. But for now, there are jolly stripes, clever cut-outs and sexy corseting to keep you amused. Time to play dress up with the spring/summer 2021 trends. You’ve got the time.

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LUXURY

A ring with 12,638 diamonds sets a Guinness World Record

Harshit Bansal, founder of Renani Jewels in Meerut, India, set the record with his impressive design on December 21, 2020.

The ring, named the Marigold, or "The Ring of Prosperity," has a circular band with an ornate floral design, complete with thousands of 38.08 carat natural diamonds, according to Guinness. The ring weighs a little over 165 grams or 5.8 ounces.

The previous record -- 7,801 diamonds in a ring -- was also set in India by the Hyderabad-based jeweler Hallmark Jewellers.

Bansal told Guinness that he was first was inspired to break the diamondstudded record in 2018, while studying jewelry design in Surat, India. Two years later, his company completed the ring design on November 30, 2020.

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ARCHITECTURE

For $32 Million, A Mountain Contemporary In The Heart Of Vail Valley

The sun darts in and out from behind the clouds. Snow crunches underfoot.

White ribbons of ski runs decorate the pine-dotted mountain range in the distance.

This is Vail Valley in the winter.

Long known for its skiing and snowboarding trails, the year-round resort area is a trendy second-home and getaway destination catering to the wellheeled.

Claiming a spot among Vail’s stand-out estates is this mountain contemporary listed at $32 million. Set on more than three-quarters of an acre along Gore Creek, the architectural showplace has a striking exterior combining oak siding, copper and black-zinc panels and buff-colored limestone.

The voluminous interiors have the feel of a modern three-story lodge with stone features, art gallery-size white walls and vaulted wood ceilings. Massive expanses of windows frame towering pines and woodland views.

On the main level, a large cantilevered deck sits off the great room and extends the living space outdoors. Seating surrounds a fire pit.

Both the great room and the dining room have gas fireplaces.

The sleek kitchen, with a massive eat-at island and dark cabinetry, opens to an informal dining area. The gallery-style butler’s pantry continues the kitchen dÊcor.

Two-sided fireplaces can be viewed from the seating and sleeping areas of two of the en-suite bedrooms.

A spiral staircase leads to the lower level gym, which opens to a stone patio with an outdoor spa tub. A wet bar, a game room and a wine cellar are also on this ground floor.

On the upper level, a wide skywalk crosses over a brook. The glass-enclosed room contains a sitting area and connects to one wing the house.

The 11,007 square feet of living space includes six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms and three half-baths.

Among amenities to deal with the elements is a heated paver driveway that leads to the three-car heated garage.

The property backs up to open space and wetlands. Gore Creek, which runs through the town of Vail, is a popular fly-fishing spot.

The listing agents for 333 Beaver Dam Road are Catherine Jones Coburn and Donna Caynoski of Slifer, Smith & Frampton, a founding member of Forbes Global Properties.

In the summer, snowboarders and downhill skiers give way to golfers and hikers. Shops, dining and cultural festivals keep locals and visitors entertained.

Vail is about two hours or 100 miles from Denver International Airport. A closer alternative is Eagle County Airport, some 30 miles away.

Itchy feet? Here’s what your 2021 travel plans will look like

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TRAVEL

If only 2020 hadn’t redefined the meaning of a hotspot, then we’d all be gladly planning another jet-setting holiday around Europe, Asia or the Americas right now. Alas, the world isn’t back to normal just yet and as we wait for the Covid-19 vaccine and borders to reopen, we can assume that a holiday within Australia is a safe and smart choice for 2021.

So what does travel look like for us this year? After the cancelled trips and dashed plans of 2020, we can happily share that domestic travel is booming right now. “Australia’s relative isolation from the rest of the world, coupled with our sparsely populated land have never been more precious and desirable amongst travellers,” says Tourism Australia managing director Phillipa Harrison.

“Demand for sustainable tourism practices is also increasing as more and more people acknowledge travel as a positive force for good. Based on Covid19 and what we saw following the summer bushfires, we anticipate that the wellbeing of people, and our natural environment will be key considerations for many travellers in 2021.”

With this is mind, Tourism Australia has shared seven key takeaways and trends for wanderlusting Aussies this year, which you can read below.

One thing our sunburnt country really has? Space, and lots of it. “With people craving wide-open spaces, fresh air and nature more than ever, Australia’s natural paradises will be more desirable in 2021,” says the Tourism Australia trend report. According to its most recent consumer research, the Consumer Demand Project, “destinations boasting wide-open spaces feel safer for travellers - and, after spending more time at home last year than ever before, people are developing a new appreciation for being out in nature.” Amen.

According to Tourism Australia research, 55 per cent of Australian travellers are intending to take an interstate road trip in the next 12 months. On the road trip hit list? Visiting regional areas and small towns, outdoor adventure activities and visiting new destinations to participate in food and wine experiences.

Booking.com’s Future of Travel Report backs this up, with 51 per cent of surveyed travellers saying ‘relaxing trips’ were there preferred type of holiday, followed by beach breaks (40 per cent) and city trips (29 per cent).

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How to choose the right eye cream for puffiness, fine lines and dark circles

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BEAUTY

Even if you get a full 8 hours of sleep, drink a lot of water and eat well, eye issues—like dryness, fine lines, dark circles or puffiness—are difficult to fight off. This is thanks to the fact that the eye area tends to show off the first (and most) signs of stress and ageing, due to the thinner skin in the area, and the muscles that get a lot of movement as you laugh, frown or squint. Cue eye creams, which can help moisturise, brighten and lift the eye-area and stop the ageing and pigmentation in its tracks. Here's what you should look for, depending on what your issues are.

Puffiness Under-eye puffiness can be a result of various reasons. “Under-eye puffiness can happen because of lack of sleep, genetics, excessive salt and carb intake thanks to water retention,” says Dr Stuti Khare Shukla, MD cosmetic dermatologist and founder, Elements of Aesthetics Clinics. It can also happen when blood and lymph is pooling in the area says Dr Niketa Sonavane, founder, Ambrosia Aesthetics, Mumbai. The ingredient you should be looking for? Caffeine. “Caffeine causes vasoconstriction, which can lead to de-puffing and brightening the area,” she adds.

Fine lines Dry, parched skin shrivels plump skin cells, which shows up as tiny lines and creases on the skin. “Dryness around the area adds to the look of dark circles as the dead cells have built up. Over-washing and rubbing will only make the area darker. Use an eye cream with hyaluronic acid—it can draw moisture from the air and hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water—to boost plumpness and improve moisture-locking,” suggests Dr Sonavane. "Look for creams with ceramides and lipids, which will help rebuild the protective barrier of the skin and reduce dryness and water loss,” says Dr Shukla.

Dark circlesGenetics is one of the main reasons for the formation of dark circles and you can’t erase them completely, but manage them instead. Sleep deprivation, long hours of screen time, unhealthy eating habits, stress and anaemia also cause dark circles. “Accumulation of blood vessels can also give a blackish or bluish appearance and make the area appear darker. Under-eye hollows and sunken eyes may also make the area appear dark. Vitamin C, niacinamide, retinol, hydroquinone and hyaluronic acid can all help manage dark circles,” says Dr Shukla. Pros like a retinol-based eye cream if you can handle it—it stimulates cell turnover and collagen production, helping to strengthen skin and reduce fine lines.

TONY WARD

4 ways to make sure that you're using blush to give you a fresh, glowy flush

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1. Mix and match your formulas The kind of blush you choose depends on your face structure and skin type, and a combination of different blushes can help you achieve different looks.

“For a more dewy look, cream blush will be your best pick," says makeup artist Kalyani Nayak. Gel, cream or serum blushes couldn't be easier to use—just blend a little bit on your cheek for the most natural-looking flush. Powder blushes are ideal if you want a matte finish, and sink into the skin without budging.

Want an all-over glow? “Blend a cream blush with your foundation and let it melt into the skin for a rosy base,” says celebrity makeup artist Daniel Bauer.

“Then, apply a powder blush onto the cheeks to make them pop,” he says.

2. Make sure you have the right base Regardless of the blush you use, always start with a hydrated base. “We have visible pores on our cheeks, so always use a mattifying primer below the foundation for an even blush application," says Nayak. If you're going with a dewy, super-moisturised foundation, you want to use a similar textured blush formulation too—powder over oil-base can cause your makeup to slip-slide around.

3. Pick the right brush If you're swiping on blush, the application method is super important to make sure you don't go overboard. The right blush brush should be dense and soft, so it can easily diffuse colour to create a natural flush. Too tight, and you could overload the colour. Too loose, and you could land up making a mess.

4. Apply blush according to your face shape Nayak says that if you have a round face, go a little higher with your blush on the cheek (across your cheekbones in an upward motion) to create a natural contour. If you have a longer face, swirl it onto the apples of your cheeks. For heart-shaped faces, pros suggest applying blush right under.

If you're not sure how to apply it, just give yourself a fake smile in the mirror.

“Brush the blush from the cheekbones towards the temples, not the ears, to prevent it from looking droopy. You smile from your eyes and cheeks,” says Bauer.

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