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Khushi Kapoor is proving that work days can be a platform for self-expression through fashion. While promoting her films, Loveyapa and Naandaniyan, she has been showcasing a variety of stylish looks that align with both her personal sensibilities as well as her that of her characters’.

At a recent promotional event for Naandaniyan, Kapoor sported a ribbed knit top. The half-sleeved turtleneck was paired with a beaded satin floral mini skirt from the French brand, Maje Paris.

Kapoor’s understated accessories – delicate stud earrings and a sparkling bracelet – complemented the mood board of her ensemble. She further elevated the look with a bon bon pearl-embellished mini bag from Jimmy Choo and a pair of white pumps with a bow detail. Simple, middle-parted hair and soft-glam makeup completed her outfit.

From Vogue‘s fashion desk:

“To personalise Khushi Kapoor’s look, focus on texture and silhouette. A pair of sleek white boots and a chunky, oversized white sweater over an embroidered white skirt will add a subtle edge. Go for a messy low bun with a pair of diamond or golden oversized studs. Complete it with a classic cat eye and red lip,” says Vogue India’s Associate Fashion Editor, Divya Balakrishnan.

The art of getting dressed is one that Khushi Kapoor has clearly mastered. Her wardrobe is a testament to her versatile style, showcasing a keen understanding of Western fashion. From the effortless elegance of flowing maxi dresses perfect for warm summer days to how she elevates the LBD, adding an almost esoteric vibe to the look, Kapoor confidently explores a range of styles. Scroll down to revisit some of her best looks.

There are thousands of different lehenga patterns that are available on the various clothing purchasing websites during each and every festive season. However, searching for the most beautiful lehenga design that is now accessible is not a joke. In order to find the lehenga of your dreams, you will need to literally go through a large number of websites and pages.

Also, because of this, we at Indian wedding saree felt it would be a good idea to compile a list of the best lehengas for Eid specifically for you. The styles of these lehengas are uncomplicated, sophisticated, easy to transport, and comfortable to wear.

The Anarkali lehenga provides you with the comfort of an Anarkali while also giving you the elegant and princess-like sensation of a lehenga. This gives you the best of both worlds with this combination. Isn’t it a win-win situation? Due to the fact that it is designed in a flowy Anarkali style, it is the ideal option of lehenga for our plus size customers because it will conceal your stomach.

As a result of the extravagant hues that were embroidered with flower and foliage motifs, the lehenga was given an adequate amount of grandeur. When it comes to finishing off your outfit, all you need is a straightforward French braid hairstyle and a lengthy stone dangler.

The gorgeous pastel shades of spring lehengas that you chose from this season would be a disaster if you did not include them in your collection. We just cannot afford to ignore the pastels because they are the color of the season, and they offer a touch of sophistication and a minimalistic appeal to the overall look. These soft pastel colors have an embroidered effect that is both fashionable and nostalgic. You may achieve the look of celebrity bridal hairdo for Eid by putting a floral bun in your hair over the holiday season.

The surprising benefits of low cost and easy maintenance that come with shopping for art silk lehengas are simply indisputable. This is despite the fact that the typical lehengas made of pure silk and banarasi silk are incomparable. When it comes to the servicing of art silk fabric, many of the art silk lehenga choli are even more attractive than their conventional counterparts. This is because art silk fabric remains in such good condition. These pieces, when paired with the most recent Indian jewelry sets, have the potential to become the ideal Eid ensemble.

If you don’t believe us, give it a shot for yourself: wear a fashionable art silk lehenga in vivid colors and finish off your appearance with a choker necklace made of Kundan and Indian jhumka earrings. Alternatively, you may choose a traditional-looking embroidered art silk lehenga and match it with large earrings such as danglers.

Long choli styles of traditional lehengas are the most modest lehengas to wear for Eid. These lehengas feature jacquard designs and complicated weaving that draw interest to the clothing. In order to attract interest to the arrival of your lehenga, you’ve got the choice of choosing a choli layout that is both glamorous or basic, or one that is wealthy and exquisite.

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It is time to go shopping for some classic lehengas as the days pass by because the holiday season is successful during the scorching summer. Wearing an Indian lehenga is one of the most appropriate outfits to wear to any celebration or function.

Since ancient times, when regal women wore lehengas, the outfit has come a long way to the present day, when it is worn by women throughout the world. In light of the fact that we are certain that you lovely ladies are anxious to learn about the most recent trends in lehengas, we would like to present what is currently fashionable during this season.

Soft-glam makeup is the perfect companion for lighter hair. Don’t believe us? Let Samantha Ruth Prabhu show you proof. Dressed in a white top and fringed skirt, the actor’s auburn hair and makeup were having a moment of their own. If you’re looking for a change-up ahead of the summer holidays in Europe, this is the look you need to know how to replicate.

To recreate her look, follow the steps below:

• Start with a hydrating moisturizer to create a smooth base. Apply a lightweight, dewy primer for added glow.
• Use a skin tint or a light-coverage foundation for a natural finish. Blend well with a damp sponge or brush to keep the skin looking fresh.
• Dab concealer under your eyes and on any blemishes. Blend well and add a touch of highlighter to the high points of your face, like your cheekbones and the bridge of your nose.
• Lightly dust a natural-looking bronzer along the cheekbones, jawline and forehead. Apply a soft peach or warm-toned blush on the apples of the cheeks, blending it towards the temples.
• Fill in the brows with a fine pencil or powder, following the natural shape.
• Apply a neutral, warm-toned eyeshadow across the lids, blending well. Use a slightly deeper shade in the crease for depth. Apply a soft brown eyeliner along the upper and lower lash lines, and smudge it slightly.
• Apply coats of mascara to your lashes for volume and length. Add minimal faux lashes for a subtle lift.
• Choose a soft pink lipstick with a satin or matte finish.
• Set your makeup with a fine mist of setting spray to lock everything in place and ensure your makeup lasts throughout the day.

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ICYMI: Shakira kickstarted her highly anticipated ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ World Tour 2025 in Rio De Janeiro, a few days ago. On the first night, the singer took centre stage in a custom Anamika Khanna outfit, performing one of her leading tracks from the ’90s—‘Ojas Asi’. The red silhouette was a crowd-pleaser, complete with intricate embroidery, shining Swarovski crystals and fluid draping, pulled together by a silver sequinned fabric.

A pioneer in Indian fashion, Anamika Khanna was the first Indian designer to showcase her collection at Paris Fashion Week in 2007. Her signature designs are inspired by traditional Indian textiles and embrace a diverse mood board of colours, embroidery and prints.

Compared to her vibrant couture, costumes allow her to create pieces that are less traditional and more experimental. This dramatic and sultry red look captured the fluidity of a costume along with fine Indian craftsmanship. Additionally, Shakira is not the first international personality to wear Anamika Khanna. Last year was eventful for the designer, with Kelly Rowland wore her creation at the Cannes Film Festival and the Ambani women donned her designs at Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani’s wedding.

Before the end of 2024, I decided I needed to tackle moments of sadness or feelings of stagnation as they occurred, instead of wallowing in them. But I needed the tools. I had been following several somatic healing guides and signed up for American coach, Jonathan Mead’s somatic healing bundle.

Somatics, referring to the body, isn’t a mainstream concept. “We live in an externally focused world, which can generate perpetual thoughts of keeping up, comparing, judging, worrying, etc. The results can get us ‘stuck in our heads’ and disconnected from our bodies, our true selves,” says Kristin Jackson, a Certified Clinical Somatic Educator and Founder of thinksomatics.com, based in North Carolina.

Somatic movement focuses on releasing emotions clinging to the body, anchored to our nervous systems. Sophia Ali, a Delhi-based psychotherapist, registered somatic movement therapist and educator, explains the origins, “Somatic therapy has evolved from multiple disciplines, including body psychotherapy and movement therapy.” Thomas Hanna coined the term “somatics” and developed Hanna Somatics, “a movement-based approach focused on sensory-motor awareness and neuromuscular re-education.”

This movement focuses on developing body awareness by exploring sensations, rhythms and patterns from within. “Gentle, intentional movements release stored tension and reconnect the body and mind, fostering a sense of balance and grounding. It helps calm the nervous system and brings awareness to the present moment,” says Ali.

A deeper self-awareness

A common misconception is that somatic movement is only for people with physical pain or trauma. “In reality, it’s beneficial for anyone who would like to explore a deeper connection with their body, whether they’re dealing with stress, emotional challenges or simply looking for greater self-awareness,” says Ali.

Pandiculations or involuntary movements practised in somatic movement can help one bring the body and mind to a more balanced state of being. “To do so, gently contract your body into certain tension patterns, then slowly release, sensing the muscles relax. Take a breath or two to allow the brain to integrate the changes.”

Beginners can ground through movement by engaging in gentle shaking of their body. “Start with your hands and arms, then your legs, and gradually involve your whole body. Let the movement be loose and natural, allowing any tension to release,” says Ali.

Letting go

Nidhi Jain, founder of wellness brand Nida’s Pure, has been practising somatic movement with Ali for the past year. “It has been an organic, grounding process, helping me reconnect with myself.”

Jackson encourages her clients to practice with their eyes closed. “If you are in a class, there is no comparing oneself to the teacher or other students, which can reduce self-consciousness or the feeling of being overwhelmed.” The practice is safe for just about everybody and the results are almost immediate, she says. You can practice sitting, lying down or standing.

For Jain, somatic movement has made a notable difference. “It has helped me release the past, live in the present and receive the future. I’m not stuck in a whirlpool of blame anymore,” she shares.

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When Beyoncé said “If you like it, then you should have put a ring on it” in her track Single Ladies (2008), she might have been talking to your boyfriend or girlfriend to lock the deal down—but it doesn’t have to be that limiting.

All too often, this straight-jacketed notion of receiving a solitaire ring from the ‘special someone’ in your life leaves most women devoid of indulging in jewels that may look like an engagement ring. As someone in her late twenties with no romantic prospects, my Pinterest boards brim with iterations of rings, from emeralds to diamonds, princess cuts with sharp curves to pavé set bands. But why must I wait for a partner to buy it for me?

Time and again, I’ve caught myself desiring material things often at the expense of being labelled ‘high-maintenance’. Moulding desires, ambitions, and even self-sustained materiality to fit into others’ narratives is perhaps synonymous with the female experience. But, a woman can have requirements and desires beyond a bridal future, too. In the traditional sense, yes, a solitaire ring signifies an external relationship, but beyond this cookie-cutter ideology, you can buy yourself that perfect cushion-cut rock set on a gold band to mark a new phase of life, too.

Among the few brands that focus on jewellery as more than just a symbol of romantic relationships, Zoya stands out with inviting and refined pieces. The brand’s most recent collection, ‘Reborn’ focuses on “women embracing their true selves” with the beauty of the solitaire at its heart. One particular ring in their ‘Eterna Cut’ with a star-shaped facet sitting on a gold band, can make for the perfect gift “from me to me”.

You can collect these baubles over years of milestones ranging from attaining a master’s degree to finally settling into a new city or mending a lost friendship. This is how you can add tangibility to moments—that might have otherwise been emotional wins—commemorated through objects of holding. “A solitaire is far more than a symbol, it is a personal treasure, a reflection of a woman’s journey”, agrees Ajoy Chawla, CEO of Titan’s jewellery division.

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A statement choker, embellished bangles, studded earrings and rings from Maya Sanghavi Jewels were the accessories of choice for Tamannaah Bhatia. For her makeup, she opted for dewy skin, soft pink lips and a sleek middle-parted bun with gajra. Fresh flowers are ideal for hair ornamentation when attending a wedding, and they also activate your olfactory senses.

From Vogue‘s fashion desk:

“To recreate Tamannaah Bhatia’s look, consider opting for a half sari—a traditional South Indian silhouette. The outfit typically consists of three pieces: a skirt, a draped dupatta and a blouse. You can experiment with handloom fabrics by choosing a heavier weave, like Kancheevaram silk or Benaras brocade, for the skirt, and a lighter fabric, like Chanderi or chiffon with gota work, for the dupatta. Contrasting the colours of the skirt and dupatta is an easy way to elevate the overall look,” guides Vogue India’s Associate Fashion Editor, Divya Balakrishnan.

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The White Lotus returns with a third season and whisks you away to an exclusive Thai resort. This time, creator Mike White serves up a darkly comedic exploration of death, spirituality and the clash between Eastern and Western cultures, all wrapped in the show’s signature satirical bite. The story follows a fresh ensemble of guests and employees, including a trio of long-time friends on a girls’ trip, a wealthy family grappling with financial ruin and a couple whose relationship is as rocky as the Thai cliffs. Natasha Rothwell reprises her role as Belinda, the spa manager from season 1, adding a thread of continuity to the anthology. As the guests indulge in wellness programs and tropical escapades, tensions rise, secrets unravel and the resort’s idyllic facade begins to crack.

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Katrina Kaif has an affinity with pastels and saris and her latest look features both. For the premiere of her husband and actor Vicky Kaushal’s latest release, Chavva, Katrina Kaif garbed herself in a whimsical Anita Dongre sari in powder blue mixed with bits of light green sequin work. The fragile sari, named ‘blooming meadows’ replicates a diaphanous, wind-like quality adorned with bouquets of painted florals and leaves disguised with green beading. The offering is plucked from Dongre’s soon-to-be-released collection ‘Vaana’, providing a peek into foliage-themed garments which will be on display.

The scalloped pallu on the six-yard drape, adds a touch of a forest nymph appeal to the feminine ensemble. Kaif’s sari is contrasted with a tone-on-tone blouse boasting a soft sweetheart neckline, dots of sequins, and tassel detailing for a sliver of necessary drama.

For accessories, she picked forest-green emerald danglers and a chunky single-polki ring. The beauty entrepreneur stuck to her signature soft glam and brow eyes created from a Kay By Katrina palette. Previously as well, Kaif has worn Anita Dongre too—a soft mulmul lehenga printed with booti motifs.

These adjustments might be gradual and subtle, which is why Dr. Lira de la Rosa suggests asking yourself: Does my partner apologiwe when they’ve done something wrong? Or do they default to defensiveness? When they feel hurt, do they share what’s troubling them? Or do they hide these feelings from me?

No matter what kind of lie your partner told, taking accountability for mistakes and openly sharing feelings are both essential for rebuilding trust, she says. Plus, paying attention to their efforts to mend the damage (or lack thereof) can help you determine if they’re truly committed to changing, or if it’s time to reevaluate the relationship.

Resist the temptation to ‘helicopter’ over them

If your partner is really, truly sorry, they should be willing to follow their words with tangible actions. You’d probably expect them to hand over their phone and show you all their messages, say, or share their location with you 24/7. After all, they violated your trust, so it’s only fair, right?

Sharing passwords or peeking over their shoulder when they’re on social media can seem like the perfect solution to “get even,” but it’s likely to do more harm than good in the long run. One study published in 2020 found that cell phone snooping actually did the opposite of building trust: The constant surveillance was more likely to end in a breakup by increasing feelings of anxiety, distrust and frustration. (Spending the next few days, weeks or even months questioning and monitoring your partner’s doings and whereabouts may seem justified, but it isn’t a great start to rebuilding trust.)

So instead of watching them like a hawk, Sadhu suggests focusing on establishing some new expectations of what you need from them in order to trust them again—and make sure they’re comfortable with your requests too. Think of it as a compromise: If your partner hid the extent of their suspicious “friendship” with a coworker, it might be unfair and unrealistic to expect them to ignore this person altogether. But are they willing to limit contact outside of the office?

If your long-term goal is mutual trust, keeping a watchful eye on them or constantly questioning their loyalty won’t get you there, according to Dr. Lira de la Rosa. The urge to closely monitor their behaviour makes sense, but “it can become a problem if you keep pushing them away or doubting them when they’re trying to be trustworthy,” he says.

Try not to dwell on the past and focus on the future, instead

There may be times when things are going well, and out of nowhere, you remember the lie and another argument begins. “It’s normal to ruminate on the betrayal,” Dr. Lira de la Rosa says, noting that it’s a common way humans cope with things we can’t really make sense of. “But after some time, dwelling on the past will only deepen the wounds and prevent you from being able to trust each other again,” he adds.