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Cosmic tip: Work together to get to your goals faster.

You may have pushed a lot away, and it may have felt painful however, Sag, you still have one brilliant cup shining bright. There is something that glimmers just within eyeshot and your angels are trying to grab your attention. Peg down your ideas and thoughts, and put on your creative thinking hat – your horses may be raring to go but it’s ultimately you who needs to guide them forward so that you conquer stable, lush grounds. Have a little faith in yourself, your confidence is imperative in getting things to happen in life. A happy outcome is forecast as long as you stay true to yourself.

Cosmic tip: Exit the labyrinth by becoming adaptive.

Homesick and wanting to move onto something bigger and better in life may be on your mind, Capricorn, but really, give yourself some time off from the mental grind to anchor yourself in some peace and light. All the accolades you may have earned and all the shiny goblets that surround you may have lost their sheen, and this is a sign that you are ready for more – not merely the material, but something that deeply nourishes your soul – we are talking about spiritual expansion here. Get ready for some really core hitting deep awakenings that lead you towards what truly makes you happy.

Cosmic tip: Move in ways that lead you to more meaningful moments in life.

Scrambling and shuffling looking for answers may have helped you at one point in time, Aquarius, but this is not that time. You may be at the brink of a new idea, concept or even at a point zero in your life, and when you look long enough into your crystal ball, you will be able to foresee a long term future built of structure and discipline. You may need to shift the chairs, move around a little until you find your center and then delve deep into whatever it is that you are seeking to emerge with an answer and solutions to your most pressing queries in life.

Cosmic tip: Act through purpose not habit.

Although you may be in between things, you know that your intuition is layered and the waters run deeper than you can currently perceive. Pisces, this inner knowingness about a situation, may be keeping you up at night, but take it as a sign from your guides that your plans may need a little refining and revision, also that not everything that is happening is perfectly aligned just yet. Take a deep breath, and allow yourself to daydream about the best case scenario – then ask yourself how you got there, that is your answer.

Cosmic tip: New opportunities await you if you open your eyes to the possibilities.

Powder pastels like blue, blush pink, and mint green have moved from outliers to becoming staples in ethnic wear. Case in point: Kareena Kapoor Khan’s custom sage-green concept sari by Tarun Tahiliani. His new Spring/Summer 2025 collection features embroidered lehengas, concept saris, jumpsuits, and sharara sets, most bathed in pastel tones.

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s look was embellished with sequins, pearls, and threadwork on Chantilly lace, paired with a corset-style blouse featuring a sweetheart neckline. The actor chose classic soft waves and a winged liner for her hair and makeup. An emerald and diamond choker added the finishing touches.

You asked for the stars and here you are reaching for them. Now Sag, it is time for you to converge logic with wisdom to lay the brick road ahead. You have many allies seen and unseen that will cross paths with you, supporting you forward, as long as you stay on course with your ethics and integrity. There are a million tricks and gems you will need to master yourself, and through it all you will need to step up as your friend, philosopher and guide. Until then, take it one breath at a time.

Cosmic tip: Yes, it is really happening and the stars are aligning.

I must have been a teenager when I found this strange, thin book gathering dust on my mum’s bookshelf. The Cosmic Ordering Service, the cover read, the text spread across an image of dandelion seeds being blown away into a blue sky. A Guide To Realising Your Dreams, by Bärbel Mohr. I liked the look of this odd, functional-sounding book. “It’s fantastic,” read a quote on the front attributed to Noel Edmonds. I was too young to know who Noel Edmonds was. But still: fantastic.

While we often hear about The Secret, Rhonda Byrne’s 2006 self-help bible beloved by Gen Xers, it was The Cosmic Ordering Service, published a few years beforehand, that really got me hooked on the idea of manifesting my life. Essentially, the book promotes the notion that, in order to get what you want, you can simply “place an order” with the universe. You write it down, set a date and wait for it to be “delivered”. So long as you ask in a positive way, aren’t too attached to the outcome and, crucially, believe, then it will happen. What could be a more enticing prospect?

Over the next decade or so, I became a staunch proponent of manifestation. I didn’t bang on about it or anything; this was my own private formula, and for the most part, I felt as though it worked. I manifested my way into jobs, relationships, lump sums of money. I’d ask for a certain amount of cash, and then get an unexpected tax rebate. I’d ask for a compatible partner, and then meet her in a bar. Each time an “order” was “delivered”, I’d feel thankful (the book encourages you to feel thankful; it fuels your manifestation powers). I am a lucky, lucky girl, I remember thinking, without irony. If only people knew how lucky they could be.

And then, I guess, my frontal lobe developed, and the things that I hoped to have obtained by now became harder to wish into being. My peers with inherited wealth began buying houses or being able to afford kids. I noticed the ways in which those from certain backgrounds had been able to pursue creative interests freely, while those less well-off were still shackled to unrelated 9 to 5s. I don’t mean to sound like a first-year politics student who just smoked their first blunt and discovered class consciousness. I just mean to say that cracks began to appear on the surface of a system I had—until my late twenties—come to follow like a secret cult.

There was a time when nearly everyone had a collection of cropped wide-leg pants in their closet: black for year-round wear, white for summer, and colourful variations for those who loved to follow the shades of the season. About ten years ago in Italy, this was the go-to style; everywhere you turned, you’d see them. Usually paired with sneakers or ultra-flat sandals, they suited every personality, from sporty to sophisticated.

Their geometric, ankle-baring cut sets cropped, wide-leg pants apart, especially when made from fluid fabrics—like the ones seen in Giorgio Armani’s designs. In more structured versions, they take on a bold, sculptural flair. With denser weaves that still feel light, these pants create dramatic volumes, adding a sophisticated and almost theatrical element to any outfit. The visual appeal is strong yet never overdone, often drawing inspiration from Far Eastern aesthetics, where relaxed, flowing silhouettes have deep sartorial roots. This cultural influence gives the style a timeless, refined allure that balances comfort and elegance.

It’s no surprise that designers like Yohji Yamamoto and Kenzo have embraced this silhouette on their runways, reimagining it with technical fabrics, geometric cuts, and abstract prints. In these interpretations, cropped wide-leg pants become more than a garment—they’re a statement of personal style and cultural nuance, perfect for refined city looks or conceptual, artsy outfits.

But not all cropped wide leg pants are the same. Alongside minimalist, clean-lined versions ideal for lovers of modern design, there are also romantic, boho-chic styles like those seen at Chloé. Here, the pants become airy and almost weightless, flowing softly along the legs and cinched with lace or drawstrings just below the knee or mid-calf. The result? An airy silhouette that ends in ruffles—both playful and elegant. This detail isn’t just decorative; it carries historical significance, referencing 18th-century French culottes once worn by aristocrats. In fact, the term “sans-culottes” originally referred to revolutionaries who rejected this aristocratic clothing. Chloé subtly reimagines this past with a poetic and modern touch, giving cropped wide leg pants a fresh, unexpected dimension.

Cropped wide-leg pants to buy now online

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For the past few days, Aditi Rao Hydari has been veering towards classic six-yard staples from Raw Mango while gallivanting around Mumbai for personal and professional outings. She opted for a jamuni purple satin silk sari when attending an awards ceremony, where she received the award for her performance in the Netflix series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Recently, she continued her sari streak with yet another refined number from the label.

Seen sporting the Gulbahar sari, she perfectly emitted that old-world charming appeal of Bibbojaancore. In a flowy satin silk, her sari is a fusion of three panels from the pink family—petal pink with a gulkand palla and kamal pink in the pleated front. While she thrusts the traditional sari back into the spotlight, her look’s multi-coloured detailing gives it a modern update. The sari was further adorned with hand-embroidered floral motifs in zardozi.