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Keep scrolling for five fresh ways to style a silk dress with trainers this summer.

Lace camisole + colour-block trainers

For a laid-back take on the silk dress, style a lace-trimmed camisole slip with colour-block trainers (when in doubt, go for red), white socks, and a jumper casually draped over your shoulders.

Mango – Lace Camisole Dress

Uniqlo – Soufflé Yarn Crew Neck Jumper

Uniqlo – Three-Pack Ribbed Socks

Adidas – Originals Handball Spezial Gum Sole Trainers

Chocolate slip dress + neutral trainers

For an autumnal update, start with a rich chocolate-hued satin slip dress (we love this Róhe maxi), and build around it with dark neutrals—think a nylon zip-up jacket, suede runners, and a deep brown handbag.

Róhe – Lace Silk Slip Dress

COS – Minimal Leather Trainers

Asymmetric dress + jeans + retro runners

At Copenhagen Fashion Week this August, the standout way to style a silk slip dress was layered over jeans—a look that works especially well with asymmetric or waterfall hemlines. To keep the outfit feeling cohesive, stick to a neutral palette and finish with a pair of suede sneakers in a similar tone. Dries Van Noten’s are the ultimate investment.

Zara – ZW Collection Asymmetric Lace Dress

COS – Turn-Up Straight-Leg Jeans

Dries Van Noten – Leather-Trimmed Suede Sneakers

Port Tanger – Tortoiseshell Shield Sunglasses

Colourful midi + colour-block sneakers

This pairing may have roots in ’90s minimalism, but that doesn’t mean you need to shy away from colour. We love how this pink Rixo midi pops when styled with postbox-red sneakers. Keep the rest of the look pared back to let the bold colour contrast take centre stage.

Rixo – Lauriane Satin Midi-Dress

Dries Van Noten – Leather-Trimmed Suede Sneakers

Mejuri – Pendant Necklace

Lié Studio – The Dora Bracelet

Silk column maxi + sneakerinas

For a more formal, evening-ready take, skip the chunky footwear and opt for a sneakerina—a sleek hybrid designed to resemble a slip-on ballet pump. Elevate the look further with refined accessories, like a structured top-handle bag and a classic pearl necklace.

Sir – Fresca Belted Silk Crepe De Chine Dress

KHAITE – Audrey Top Handle Bag

Vivaia – Round-Toe Satin Sneakerina

Jia Jia – Gold, Aquamarine And Pearl Necklace

This article first appeared on Vogue.mx

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For a shoot promoting her upcoming film, Janhvi Kapoor embraced a modern take on the traditional South Indian half sari, wearing a luminous gold ensemble from Manish Malhotra World. The look featured a voluminous gold tissue lehenga, a skirt crafted from a fabric that’s feather-light yet densely woven with metallic threads, catching the light with every movement. The dupatta draped voni-style pays homage to the classic langa voni silhouette while infusing it with couture glamour.

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The half sari’s understated appearance is offset by a blouse that could play the part of a jeweller’s showpiece. Every inch is covered in pearls, crystals and sequins, embroidered by hand onto sheer tulle that makes the beadwork appear suspended midair. The shoulders are lightly structured for definition, while the back is cut away to reveal a frame of pearl-strung straps ending in small latkans that sway with each step. This degree of surface detailing often requires hundreds of hours in the atelier, with artisans working bead by bead to create a uniform yet dimensional finish. Cinching the drape at the waist is a narrow kamarband in matching gold, its slim metallic line giving the otherwise fluid silhouette a deliberate shape.

Kapoor’s jewellery includes a yellow-gold neckpiece set with diamonds and emeralds, extending the ‘molten’ palette while adding sharp green accents. The tiered choker is paired with temple-style jhumkas with granulated detailing and a single statement emerald ring that also introduces flecks of green for visual contrast.

You can see the truth of a situation, Leo, and sure it feels a little tough to scale;e, however, it is leading you onto a significant life event that feels like a Godsent epiphanic bolt of lightning that strikes you just when you need it, but when you least expect it. Draw on past skills and experiences, show up like a leader and dare to take the path less trodden. This time, your fortune changes when you decide to take a stance, not when you choose to let the winds drag you in different directions. Instead of romanticising the past, learn from it and take it a few notches higher.

Cosmic tip: Balance your mind, body and spirit to make informed choices.

Through the fog, you can see the path ahead, Virgo, and you know that while you may need to brave the storms, you will also emerge on the other side, brighter and lighter. It may be a good time to review your plans, really allowing things to unfold and open up at their own pace. You want to move in a new direction, you are looking to make sense of this all, you definitely are at the brink of new opportunities and partnerships, perhaps even realising who you are and what you’re made of. Now, you only need to move forward with your inner compass intact. Your intuition is speaking loud and clear—listen and act.

Cosmic tip: The timing may not be to move, but it encourages reflection and refinement.

A cycle has ended and a new one begins, Libra. While life may have felt like a struggle in the past, the narrative is shifting significantly now. How much longer will you continue to sit on the fence for fear of losing all you have? Not much can be done about things that have gone by, but once you decide to close a challenging situation in your life for good and ask yourself—How can I do that? Solutions begin to appear, and life begins to feel amazing once again.

Cosmic tip: Solutions appear when you stop pretending that there is no problem.

Often, the subtext behind this kind of teasing is a desire for attention or a way of expressing affection. In 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), Patrick constantly teases and provokes Kat in order to find an opening in her hard exterior. Ruuh points out that He’s Just Not That Into You (2009) opens with a scene of a little girl crying after being teased by a boy. Her mother comforts her by saying he does it because he likes her. The film then goes on to challenge and deconstruct that very idea throughout its run time. The mother’s justification, however, mirrors a larger cultural social conditioning that equates juvenile teasing with romantic interest, reinforcing a dynamic where emotional immaturity in men is excused—even romanticised—as affection.

Bollywood has posited its own take on this dynamic time and again. Karan and Rhea meet as strangers in Hum Tum (2004) and constantly vex each other—often in childish or teasing ways—but over time, that friction becomes the foundation of their romantic connection. In Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), Shruti and Bittoo start off as reluctant business partners who constant bicker with and challenge each other until they eventually fall in love.

In many ways, the romanticisation of initial irritation and emotional misattunement stems from the enemies-to-lovers trope, which has always been an evergreen plot point in movies but has seen a robust resurgence thanks to #BookTok, fan fiction and smut. That’s not to say it won’t fall apart in real life, if you fail to read the cues. Ruuh suggests pausing to understand your intentions before an ill-timed lark: Am I teasing to connect or to avoid being vulnerable? What’s the real purpose? She encourages replacing deflection with clarity and naming your needs to build a solid emotional vocabulary instead.

Sometimes, I wonder if my grandfather knows how ridiculous he sounds when he says things just to annoy my grandmother. She rolls her eyes, scowls, even sulks sometimes, and he grins like he’s won the lottery. To be fair, there’s also something deeply intimate about being known so well that someone can push your buttons without even trying. It’s cute, once in a while. But when it becomes a pattern—when someone keeps doing it without communicating or reading the room—it stops being playful and becomes a trigger.

No matter how religiously we apply sunscreen, certain parts of the body slip through the cracks. Ears, eyelids, the hairline, lips, even the backs of hands—these zones face daily UV exposure yet rarely get covered. And in India’s high UV index, missing them isn’t just a cosmetic issue.

“These peripheral zones get constant sun exposure and minimal protection,” says Dr Sravya Tipirneni, Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetologist & Trichologist at Manipal Hospital in Bangalore. “Ears and eyelids are especially high-risk due to their thin skin, lack of subcutaneous fat, and frequent neglect. They’re also common sites for non-melanoma skin cancers.”

Dr Debeshi, Medical Head & Founder of Lueur Aesthetics, adds that many people assume the sun only hits the central face. “In reality, these SPF blind spots often get as much, if not more, exposure.”

And even if you nail your morning application, it’s not enough. “The UV index in most Indian cities peaks between 10 AM and 4 PM,” says Tipirneni. “Between sweat, humidity, pollution and friction from clothing or bags, sunscreen breaks down faster than people realise.” Think of SPF like hydration; one morning dose won’t last you the day.

The SPF checklist most of us fail

Ears: Front and back, including the helix and antihelix. Signs of damage: rough patches, freckles, scaly spots.

Neck & Décolletage: The front, sides, and upper chest are often exposed by clothing. Signs: crepey texture, uneven tone, vertical lines.

Scalp: Part lines, thinning hair, or bare crowns are unprotected. Signs: redness, flaking, tender sunburn.

Lips: Easily damaged, especially without SPF balm. Signs: dryness, peeling, fine lines.

Eyelids: Thin and sensitive, often reliant on sunglasses or makeup spillover. Signs: pigmentation, premature wrinkling.

Hands: Constantly exposed, often the first to show sun damage. Signs: brown spots, thinning skin, visible veins.

How to reapply sunscreen without starting over

When it comes to technique, glide your first layer, pat during reapplication. And if makeup is in the mix, formats matter. Dermatologists agree that sprays and powders can make top-ups easier, but they work best as supporting players, not your main source of protection. “The key is quantity and proper coverage; skin should actually look and feel like it’s been protected,” says Dr Tipirneni.

If you’d met me at any point in my twenties, you’d have probably thought I was quite sociable—extroverted, even. I spent most weekends going out beneath the lilac-pink lights of clubs like or else rolling around a park with anywhere between two to 20 people. On my 25th birthday, I went to New York alone on a whim, and ended up at a Halloween house party with tens of strangers. On my 26th, I did the same thing and spent the entire time with various Tinder matches on different rooftops. I was never the stereotypical loner, which is weird, because I always felt like one on the inside.

It’s not that I didn’t enjoy hanging out with others—it’s more that the whole thing made me incredibly anxious. Mostly, I’d rely on alcohol to relax in big social settings. And if I was sober, I’d spend the majority of interactions waiting until it was polite to go home. I hated the idea that I might say the wrong thing, which caused me to shut down in large groups, which meant that I was never really present with others. For a while, I considered the idea that I might be autistic, but those around me asserted that this couldn’t be the case. “But you’re so sociable,” they’d say. “An autistic person would never stay in so many random Airbnbs,” someone said once. I often wondered how I’d managed to dupe all of these people.

Then, around 30, a few years post-pandemic, something changed. I wish I could pinpoint what it was. It’s not that I no longer felt socially anxious, it’s more that I could no longer be bothered to feel socially anxious. It was draining, and for what? Therefore, over time, bit by bit, the sensation sort of drifted away.

I also started employing this strange mental exercise whenever I was around people. I’d remind myself that they were also rattling around their own minds, and therefore what I did or said really didn’t matter—it’s like a video game! I often recalled Jemima Kirke’s famous adage, “I think you guys might be thinking about yourselves too much.” At the heart of my social anxiety, I realised, was an assumption that others were studying me in great detail, which is absurd, obviously, and quite self-involved. But also, even if they were, why did it matter? Essentially, I trained myself to care less—and it worked.

Ingrown hair–we’ve all had it, and we detest it with good reason. The pesky condition occurs post-hair-removal, whether it’s waxing or shaving, and leaves behind angry red bumps. So what exactly is ingrown hair? “Ingrown hair is hair that is not growing out of the skin’s surface but is twirling itself in,” says Dr Rashmi Shetty, celebrity dermatologist. “It grows inside your skin because it is trapped beneath a layer of dead skin or because this hair has lost its way and did not find the natural opening to come out.” It can be painful and lead to a bacterial infection, hyperpigmentation, or stubborn blemishes. “A lot of times, ingrowth happens on the butt and the bark of your thigh because of long hours of sitting,” says Dr Shetty. For starters, “Do not irritate the skin and avoid wearing tight clothing.”

If you’re suffering from these inflamed bumps, here’s what you can do to banish them.

Waxing is better than shaving

While both can cause ingrown hair, waxing results in less ingrown hair because it removes the hair roots from the follicle. Shaving removes the surface hair, which means that the root could develop more hair stems in the same follicle, one of which could grow back into the skin. Whatever your preferred method, ensure you prep your skin before and after the hair removal process.

Include physical or chemical exfoliators in your skincare routine

Chemical exfoliators are a saviour for those with ingrown hair. Prep your skin with lactic, glycolic, or salicylic acid before the hair removal process. These slough off dead skin cells from the skin’s surface, lowering the risk of ingrown hair. They are equally effective when treating ingrown hairs, minimising inflammation, and lightening pigmentation marks. They dissolve the connections between cells on the surface of the skin to prevent hair from becoming trapped. “The exfoliating ingredient releases the top dead layer,” explains Dr Shetty. “The idea is to remove the dead skin. This can be done with physical exfoliators like body scrubs or chemical exfoliation such as AHAs or BHAs.”

Moisturise your skin after exfoliation

Keep your skin moisturised and hydrated after hair removal. It reduces irritation and reinforces the skin’s protective barrier. Especially if you’re using an exfoliating treatment, which can be harsh on your skin and dry it out.

Avoid picking at your ingrown hairs

Avoid tweezing or fidgeting with ingrown hair – it could lead to further irritation and inflammation. “If you don’t treat it, you will scratch it, try to open the dead skin, and attempt to uncoil that hair inside,” says Dr Shetty. “If you scratch the hair follicles, you may end up with a condition called strawberry legs or postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), which is not easy to treat.”

Try laser hair removal

If the problem of ingrown hair persists, consider laser hair removal for a more permanent solution. This procedure tackles the hair at a deeper level, eventually slowing its growth. “If the hair is thick and getting damaged while waxing, try hair reduction laser,” advises Dr Shetty. Avoid waxing or shaving. “Don’t traumatise the hair follicle. When you wax, they yank the hair out. This traumatises the hair, and the whole unit of the hair follicle is disturbed, so when it grows back again, it will not grow in the track.”

Like any skin condition, visiting a dermatologist for advice is imperative. “They will give you medical grade treatments such as stronger peels to exfoliate the dead skin,” says Dr Shetty.

Our picks for products to help combat ingrown hair

Clarins Exfoliating Body Scrub For Smooth Skin

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub With 10% AHA

Murad Clarifying Blemish Control Body Spray

A drape in the identical color scheme is the right way to complete a salwar suit set. You can appear organized and trendy in case you understand what to wear. If the colors don`t pass nicely together, on the other hand, your appearance should suffer. You want to understand plenty about each traditional and modern style in addition to color ideas to locate that “sweet spot.”

Many human beings find it tough to match colors, despite the fact that it is easy to say. Once you recognize the fundamentals of color ideas, it will likely be much less difficult to pair dupattas and garments with each other. You have to see it as a threat to reveal who you are in an innovative and fun manner. Whether you want to paste to tried-and-genuine pairs or are open to attempting something new, it is always suitable to have some plans ready.

This guide has the entirety you want to recognise about color concepts and traditional color combinations in an effort to never fall out of style. We’ll also take a look at some fresh, new matches that will update your closet. You will walk away with actionable advice for developing an ideal color scheme, which will make choosing and matching dupattas with suits a breeze.

To match outfits like dupattas and salwar suits, you want to recognize color concepts. Knowing about main, secondary, and tertiary shades is essential for placing clothes that move collectively. All additional colors are derived from the three primary colors—red, blue and yellow. Mixing primary colors results in secondary hues like green, orange, and purple, and tertiary colors are a combination of both types of colors.

In color theory, the color wheel is a helpful tool. The color wheel can assist us in figuring out which shades move properly with each other. Colors that might be opposites on the color wheel are referred to as complementary colors. Examples of those are blue and orange or green and red. These mixes might be placed and properly balanced. Colors that might be subsequent to each other on the color wheel, like blue, blue-green, and green, move properly collectively and add more depth. You can also get this appearance with monochromatic color schemes, which use many sunglasses of the same shade.

If you need to fit shades better, it’d be helpful to recognize the distinction between brilliant and funky colors. Because they’re brilliant, shades like red, orange, and yellow make you feel alive and full of energy. Cool shades are much more likely to make you feel calm and comfortable while they’re used. It`s high-quality to fit heat and funky colors or cold and warm colors, in case you need to look organized. If you do not forget those tips, it will likely be clean so that you can wear dupattas and garments collectively.

Classic color schemes have been around for a long time due to the fact that they usually make things appear stylish and nicely balanced. These pairings are frequently primarily based on cultural and historic tastes that have been visible as lovely for generations. If you need to peer at a few traditional combos, right here they- are:

1. Red and Gold

This traditional pair offers an experience of wealth and joy. A red suit with a golden dupatta may be the proper choice for weddings and different vacation events.

2. White and Blue

A calm and refreshed appearance may be completed with this combo. It`s feasible to appear awesome in a blue fit and a white headband for daytime events.

3. Yellow and Green 

These colors go well together and permit you to prepare a glad and wholesome outfit. Try wearing an inexperienced suit with a yellow drape to make your outfit more fun.

4. Pink and Purple

The appearance is energetic and properly balanced thanks to this combo. A crimson match and a red headband can appear brilliant together for more formal events.

It`s secure and smooth to ensure that your outfit seems correct while you operate traditional color combos. Because they have a beyond and are typically culturally important, those pairs pass properly with a whole lot of special conventional celebrations and events. Keep in mind that the colors are not the best aspect that makes an outfit more sophisticated. The rich fabrics and complicated designs that go together with the traditional clothing are just as important.

Adding the most up-to-date color trends for your outfit may be a fun way to make it stand out more today. Bold and unexpected color combinations are all the rage in today’s fashion, and they’re sure to turn heads. Presented here are a few creative combinations for your consideration:

1. Coral with Mint Green

The shiny coral and funky mint green make for an energetic and modern color pattern. During the warmer months, it is fantastic for buying collectively outside.

2. Green and Mustard

Mustard yellow and blue are an ambitious and fashionable color combination. This set is excellent for including a modern touch in your closet.

3. Olive and Lavender

When you blend tender crimson and earthy olive, you get a stylish yet modern appearance.

4. Glamorous Pink and Grey

When you pair warm crimson with a primary gray, you get an ambitious and well-balanced appearance. This set is excellent for dressy activities in the evening.

Trying out new patterns is a terrific way to live in fashion, even while still being yourself. You shouldn`t be afraid to try out extraordinary color selections till you locate one that you like. Using new patterns can provide your clothes a brand new flair on lifestyles and give you a whole lot of alternatives for putting together stylish, modern looks.

You may take your Indian outfit to the next level by becoming an expert at coordinating dupattas with suits in complementary colors. Color concept will let you show yourself in many ways, from mastering the fundamentals to delving into traditional color combos and modern-day fashions. By following those suggestions for deciding on the proper hues for every event, you will usually look your best.

Our handmade stoles, scarves, and dupattas are sure to be the proper addition to any outfit. We have something for everyone, whether or not they need something very modern or very traditional. Purchase the perfect cloth for your outfit nowadays through purchasing online with us.

It takes courage to set up boundaries—just as it takes courage to chase your dreams. Scorpio, sometimes you think you need more structure to get to where you need to, but in truth it is not that—it is boundaries you need to put in place to make the most in life. When you know how much you have to give, you also understand that the next step lies in optimising how and what you wish to contribute to or create space for. Taking on more than you can handle, constantly giving people chances that you know are going on in loops, may be derailing you from your path. You know what you need, Scorps—to ask yourself what is your purpose, what drives you each morning and then rise up to honour that feeling without guilt and by disallowing others to guilt you into a life that you know you don’t deserve.

Cosmic tip: Expand your awareness and look beyond immediate gratification. It is time for some tough love.

Your heart has softened and so have your ideas on life. Sag, how are you going to show up in life if you have the choice to decide your next steps? Are you going to choose flow, compassion, ease and leadership, or are you going to choose force, headiness and resolve; or better still are you going to fuse the two? Sag, it is time for you to feel grateful for all that you have going for you, heal in layers, view life in layers and even emit your own compassionate yet firm frequency with such surety that it reverberates through the cosmos.

Cosmic tip: Time to tap into that calm instead of walloping in the noise.

Relax, Cap, relax. Cleanse your energies, rewire your soul, allow yourself to be fuelled by the ease that life really thrives on. Your wired, nervous, survival-driven days are behind you—now you must learn to value yourself in a different light. Love all the crevices in your body, mind and soul—because that fills everything with more light. Put on filters where others are concerned, to allow only what lifts you up to enter your field. You are part of Mother Nature—learn a thing or two from her about following your rhythms and naturally deserving respect. No one really rules her—and she knows she’s the master of her own energy, even while she gives all she has in the measure she can.

Eau de Toilette (EDT) — 5–15% aromatic oils: lighter, ideal for switching scents between functions or wearing something fresh for a daytime mehendi.

Eau de Parfum (EDP) — 15–20%: versatile, long-lasting enough to take you through most events in a day.

Extrait de Parfum — 20–40%: the richest, most concentrated option for when you want your fragrance to linger from pheras to the afterparty.

If you want your fragrance to last for the whole day, opt for EDPs or Extraits, and if you’re planning on switching scents between events, EDT is your best bet. Climate matters here, too. A warm, heavy oudh might feel opulent in a winter ballroom but overpowering in a tropical setting.

3. Start skin prep early and only for what you need

The bridal skincare edit by Dr Harshna Bijlani

According to celebrity skin expert Dr Harshna Bijlani, the best bridal skincare plans start 6–12 months before the wedding. That doesn’t mean overloading your calendar with every trending treatment. Her mantra: focus on your personal goals, not what a clinic package dictates.

Glossy “bridal packages” with their bundled lasers, fillers and facials can be tempting, but she cautions against signing up without knowing what you actually need. If pigmentation doesn’t bother you, skip the laser sessions. If your lips are already full, fillers might be unnecessary. For clients who are on the fence about fillers, she offers a unique preview: injecting PRP (platelet-rich plasma, as used in vampire facials) into the targeted area to mimic the volume temporarily.

Her closing line struck a chord with the audience: “Don’t let someone else’s insecurities become yours.” In other words, your wedding prep should enhance what you love about yourself, not rewrite your face.

4. Perfect your base (and brushes) before the first swipe of colour

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Celebrity makeup artist Namrata Soni used her session to spotlight the step we tend to overlook: skin prep. For her, understanding your skin type is essential because what works for oily skin will often fail for someone with dry skin.

Her approach to setting powder is targeted: under the eyes first, then the T-zone, sides of the nose, upper lip and eyelids. This method locks the base in place without dulling the skin’s radiance. “Even if you cry, the rest of the makeup stays intact,” she told the audience with a smile.

She also addressed a less glamorous but crucial detail: brush hygiene. Her rule is to wash brushes with baby shampoo or antiseptic soap under running water, rather than relying on alcohol sprays that can be too harsh for delicate bristles, especially eye brushes. In her view, clean tools are as essential to a flawless bridal look as the products themselves.

The weekend proved that the most memorable bridal looks come from understanding the small decisions that add up to confidence–in front of the camera, at the mandap and long after the last guest leaves. From tailoring your makeup to the weather to curating a fragrance for the day, the Vogue Wedding Atelier left its brides with something far more lasting than a photograph: the clarity to make every choice their own.

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