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Tank tops are very comfortable and make a great pair with straight cut jeans, however, during the Fall-Winter season, to wear them successfully you should not forget the jacket at home. In case you need something relaxed, the answer will be a denim jacket, to be warmer, suede jacket and if you want to give a rebellious touch, leather jacket. To finish, classic black loafers with heels are suggested.

Straight jeans with heeled loafers and blazer

The 2010’s combo is back with heeled loafers instead of pumps.

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If you need something elegant, but not too extravagant, you can take a leaf out of the 2010’s style manual, and bring back the original business casual, which is achieved by pairing straight washed effect denim jeans with a blazer in white. Light sweater or t-shirt and heeled loafers will be the complements to finish this retro-inspired look.

Straight jeans with a plaid shirt and heeled loafers

Plaid shirt by Andersson Bell.

Cortesía de Farfetch.

Straight jeans by Agolde.

Cortesía de Farfetch.

Heeled loafers by Mara Bini.

Cortesía de Farfetch.

Shirts are a closet staple, so having printed designs gives outfits more variety. With this in mind, oversized plaid shirts in brown are perfect for the cold season -as they are related to flannel patterns and Christmas tree lumberjacks-. Straight jeans in black will make a great transition to close with brown heeled loafers.

Straight jeans with heeled loafers and satin blouse

Satin blouse from Twinset.

Cortesía de Farfetch.

Straight jeans by Sportmax.

Cortesía de Farfetch.

Heeled loafers from Toteme.

Cortesía de Farfetch.

Satin blouses are very distinguished, and this is what makes them ideal to wear during the last months of the year, after all, events and celebrations are the order of the day. And while for an important evening they are worn with wide-leg pants, in the morning or evening they look more at home with straight jeans and high-heeled loafers.

This article first appeared on Vogue.co.mx

Cosmic tip: Allow yourself some time before making a decision. There is no rush.

Taurus, are you here to build or are you here to just live off every fleeting moment as it comes? Be it relationships, ease, comfort, health, love, money or karmic resolution—the more love, care and attention you give it, the more you transform it positively and allow it to leave a lighter and more uplifting impact on your and others’ lives. Your guides insist that you take your eyes off the shortsightedness and look at everything from a more expansive perspective. Your journey is not towards mere material milestones—it is way beyond that, so how are you going ot decide to show up today and every day?

Cosmic tip: Take charge and lead the way.

Good news on the finances, and great news on new skill sets, Gemini. You are here and willing to do something more challenging and forthcoming, and the cosmos is ready to serve you an opportunity on a platter. However, what you need to remember is to keep your razor-sharp focus on what truly matters to you and where you see yourself headed. Instead of giving up on long-term visions for temporary comforts, take on tasks that may feel cumbersome in the moment, but you know will help you build something solid in the future.

Cosmic tip: Take ‘smartcuts’, not shortcuts.

You need to add some structure to your life, and you know it, Cancer. Now, while you are at it, carefully declutter your day, your mind and schedule off everything that you don’t need and then sift your way to things that you do want to build upon. Your mind may feel like a mess currently with a never-ending checklist; however, if you really want to, you can jump on and grab that opportunity that is presenting itself to you now.

Cosmic tip: Find your inner peace, inner rhythm and your personal sense of excitement.

Something has revealed itself, Leo. And now that you have seen this, you cannot unsee it. There is a lot happening all at once, but you are guided to stay in tune with your core focus and beliefs. You know your vision, so take a paper and pen and jot it down—step by step. Ensure you avoid distractions until this short exercise is complete. Now once you have your vision jotted down on paper ask yourself what are the easiest steps to undertake and which ones will take sometime—and then mix it up and schedule a few short term goals with a few long-term outlooks to ensure your days are productive without being mindlessly busy.

When you’re used to wellness looking like a post-office yoga class or an occasional Ayurvedic hot stone massage, the idea of a clinic timing your meals and watching how many times you chew can feel criminal. Yet that is exactly the philosophy Austrian medical health retreat VIVAMAYR brings to the table: gut-first and unapologetically regimented.

We unpacked their philosophy as Dhun Wellness hosted VIVAMAYR’s Dr Doris Schuscha to talk about why feeling great doesn’t always start with calm rituals. Sometimes you have to take the rigorous path. The obvious question is, in a culture already steeped in yoga, Ayurveda and seasonal fasting, what does a European gut clinic add?

Eastern systems have always started with the centre. Ayurveda talks about agni, the digestive fire and the idea that if your digestion is off, everything from skin to sleep eventually follows. Traditional Chinese Medicine maps meridians and qi, but still pays attention to what, when and how you eat.

Modern Mayr Medicine fits surprisingly well into that universe. “The intestines are the root of our health,” says Dr Schuscha. She loves the image of the body as a tree: the gut as the root system, every other organ and function an outgrowth. If the roots are inflamed, overloaded or neglected, no amount of facials and supplements can compensate for long.

In Mayr logic, detox is not a seven-day stunt; it’s something that happens every single day, supported by simple rules. Eat earlier when your metabolism is naturally stronger. Chew slowly so the gut isn’t forced to do all the work. Leave generous gaps between meals so the digestive system can rest instead of firefighting. Have at least one “light” day a week where both your plate and your calendar are less overloaded.

One of Dr Schuscha’s favourite metaphors comes from the creator of the system, Dr FX Mayr himself: the body as a house. “Once a year you do a big, proper house cleaning,” she explains, “and the rest of the year you keep it tidy.” Most of us, she points out, only ever book the deep clean: the annual “detox week” and then live in chaos until the next one.

The reason VIVAMAYR has a reputation for strictness is obvious: guests are asked to follow very clear structures. Meals are timed. Portions are small and textures are gentle. It will sound discomforting for anyone used to grazing all day.

But Dr Schuscha insists the point isn’t punishment. “All the practices we recommend are based on logic and common sense,” she says. Once people actually live them, something shifts. Bloating reduces, sleep deepens, energy stops crashing at 4pm. The “rules” stop feeling like external discipline and start feeling like intuition. You don’t chew more because a clinic told you to; you do it because you like having a happy, comfortable stomach at 7pm.

If you have thin hair and want a little extra lift, the right hairstyles for thin hair can make all the difference. The good thing about fine hair is that it’s surprisingly flexible: it styles quickly, takes well to heat, and doesn’t need a whole shelf of products to look sleek. The real challenge is volume. But with smart styling techniques, a few clever products and some strategic shortcuts, you can get hair that looks fuller in minutes.

We spoke to top stylists to break it down.

Hairstyles that add instant volume

Some hairstyles can add more oomph than others, especially if they give texture or height. “I find that encouraging movement and texture into the hair adds volume and stacks out the hair, which leads to making it look fuller and thicker,” says Reece Wentworth, stylist at Blue Tit Salon Clapton. “You can use wands, straighteners or whatever you feel most comfortable using to wrap the hair in different directions to create a tousled, textured look. You can also use a wide tooth comb to soften out the movement,” he says.

Two great examples of hairstyles for fine hair are a blow dry and an updo. We also love half-up hair, since it gives the illusion of volume up top, while maintaining the length.

How to blow dry fine hair

A blow-dry gives thin hair more structure than air-drying ever will. Water weighs roots down. Lifting them as they dry builds natural height.

• “Blow-dry on top of the brush, not underneath for lift at the root,” says Pro Blo founder Rebecca McCann.
• Flip your head upside down for quick, easy volume; the classic trick still works.
• Skip the brush if it’s flattening your roots. “Rough-dry with your fingers and only brush the mid-lengths and ends,” says Lee Stafford.
• Use hot heat but medium speed. “High speed can make hair limp and flyaway,” adds Ricky Walters of Salon 64.

The updo

1995 was a major year for things we’re still influenced by. Windows 95 was launched. The first PlayStation was released. And Tom Ford, then 34 and creative director of Gucci, sent models down the autumn/winter 1996 runway in endless, midnight-coloured velvet – all slicked hair, golden eyeshadow and cinched-in waists. At the time, Vogue dubbed the show the “fashion equivalent of a one-night stand at Studio 54” (complimentary). Sales for Gucci very quickly soared by 90 per cent.

And so, the latter end of the ’90s became defined by velvet trousers. See also: Jean Paul Gaultier’s autumn/winter 1995 “cyber” collection, or the draped velvet suiting on Giorgio Armani’s autumn/winter 1998 runway. Everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow (famously) and Sarah Jessica Parker were on board, and this strange fabric, made from a variety of fibres, gave red carpets and parties a winking, almost gothic-leaning feel. Even now, throw on a bit of velvet, and it screams ’90s.

Gwyneth Paltrow at the 1996 MTV Music Video Awards in Tom Ford for Gucci.

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Jean-Paul Gaultier autumn/winter 1997.

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Velvet trousers (and a lot of velvet bodycon, actually) found their way back into hearts, minds and wardrobes in the 2010s – around the same time that everyone got weirdly into chokers and creepers – before promptly disappearing again. But now, lo and behold, velvet trousers are inching their way back again. From the baggy velvet pants for Celine’s spring/summer 2026 collection, to a return to velvet suiting for both Giorgio Armani and Dior, plus all manner of high-waisted velvet trousers for Gucci’s Resort 2026 collection, it’s like it never left!

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It shouldn’t really come as a surprise that velvet trousers – divisive, yes, but also a party season classic – appear to be cropping up everywhere from the catwalks to London’s many cocktail bars as of late. The ’90s have a sort of vice-like grip on us, ebbing and flowing every few years or so, but never truly leaving (as the world turns to dust and AI takes over our jobs, there will still be talk of a ’90s comeback). Add a sprinkle of 2010s, Tumblr-ish nostalgia (I know) and a return to OTT party dressing, plus a move towards second-hand purchases, and the resurgence of velvet trousers makes perfect sense.

When it comes to how to style this party favourite, I’d suggest looking to the greats. Think: less “works at Urban Outfitters in 2016 and wears winged eyeliner” and more Tom Ford for Gucci, so silk shirts and low-slung velvet pants, full velvet suiting and, yes, the “fashion equivalent of a one-night stand at Studio 54”.

Soft Stretch Cotton Velvet Trousers – Gucci

Black Full Length Velvet Trouser – Whistles

This story first appeared on Vogue.co.uk

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Khushi Kapoor’s wedding guest look features soft pinks, romantic details and a whole lot of florals. Shauna Gautam, who made her directorial debut with Khushi Kapoor in Nadaniyaan (2025), got married to Kush Parekh over the weekend. For the celebration, Kapoor opted for a mint-green sari by Seema Gujral, which sparkled from every angle.

The fully embroidered blouse included an exaggerated sweetheart neckline and tiny cap sleeves with pearl tassels along every hem that added subtle movement to the garment. The sheer pallu was adorned with pink 3D floral motifs and pastel threadwork, with sequins scattered throughout the drape. A scalloped border emphasised the sari’s whimsy.

The accessories stayed in the same romantic lane. Kapoor wore a pink gemstone and diamond set, paired with the Isa beaded heart clutch from Doux Amour India—a heart-shaped purse with hand-embroidered glass beads forming a delicate rose across its surface.

Her hair was braided with white baby’s breath that complemented the look. The makeup was kept minimal: long lashes and nude lips on a glowing base.

From Vogue‘s fashion desk:

“Go all out on the romantic, dainty feel of the look with an off-shouder blouse with just the right amount of pearls cascading down the arms. Swap the baby’s breath for a string of mogra at the base of the braid, just about enough for you to have your moment without stealing the bride‘s thunder,” says Vogue India fashion associate Manglien Gangte.

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Nearly 18 months after the events of season 4, the Hawkins crew returns in the fall of 1987 to confront a more powerful and deadlier Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower). With the government now occupying their town and a new military quarantine in place, Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), Will (Noah Schnapp), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) and the rest must rally for one final, all‑or‑nothing battle. The original ensemble—including Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Charlie Heaton, Natalia Dyer and Priah Ferguson—returns, joined by Linda Hamilton and newcomers Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly and Alex Breaux. Creators Matt and Ross Duffer describe this split-season finale as “eight blockbuster movies’ worth of story.”

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Stretch, breathe, flow. Leo. Get on the mat and practice some yoga moves today. It is not only your body that needs a refresher; it is also your mind, and what’s more, both your body and mind need to align. So find a way to strike that equilibrium, find your own path ahead and learn all you can about this new chapter in life. Write. Write about your goals, write about your feelings and write about anything else that may be on your mind. Libra, this is your time to decide which way you wish to go, where to, from this point on. And hence, when you put pen to paper (no digital stuff please), you automatically eliminate the clutter, the distractions and the superficial stuff that holds you back from clear thinking and daydreaming. You are gifted with a natural knowing of what will click and how people feel and intend, and this is the very tool that helps you navigate through the waters of your life, Scorpio. If you’ve been feeling a little rusty on that front, it may be because your body is craving for some rest, it is craving for movement, and it is craving for you to dig a little deeper and give it what it needs, and no, we don’t mean more medication. But you know, when you become purely transactional, you lose your charm. When you begin to feel that maximum efforts bring forth maximum results, that’s when you begin to lose steam, Sag. So starting today, review your options and pick what you can add value to and what truly adds value to you—and do yourself a favour, try not to keep it transactional but fluid instead.

Read on for what the stars have in store for you, and make sure you check out your sun, moon and rising signs for the complete picture.

When you release your grip on a past wound, you allow it to heal fully. In fact, Aries, some wounds leave no scars, only memories, and this one holds potential for the same. Will you give it a shot? You are a natural at moving on; you are a natural at a fail-forward approach to everything in life, so why the hesitation this time? You are not solely responsible for everything in your life, not even your loved ones. They come with their own journeys and soul contracts in place. You can help make things easier, but you cannot live their lives for them, just as you cannot stop living yours for others. Be your own oracle and choose a path of your liking.

Cosmic tip: You light up rooms even when you don’t know it.

Taurus, your task is to learn to live a healthy and nutritious life presently. If you have been feeling lost in the woods when it comes to finance, money and other material aspects of life, perhaps temporarily shift your focus to a more holistic world view. Your child, your inner child or younger souls at large (even those you are surrounded by) are deeply influenced by the way you approach life and how you handle things. And in whatever way applicable to you, remember this always. It is not your job to dissect everything that happens in the world around you; it is your job to remember how you choose to show up. And this shift is all that is needed from you.

Many products help battle painful, pus-filled zits but how do you treat the pits they leave behind? Thankfully, there is more than one acne scar treatment cream on the market today and while no formula can completely rid you of a pimple-caused skin indent, there are those that can minimise its appearance. Ingredients like lactic acid, retinol and kojic acid can brighten the area and even out the skin texture to gradually reduce the appearance of scars.

Why acne scars happen

Acne scars form when breakouts penetrate deep into the skin and damage the underlying tissue. When the skin attempts to repair itself, it produces collagen, but sometimes it makes too little, creating pitted or indented scars and sometimes too much, leading to raised, thickened marks.

Inflammatory acne, such as cysts and nodules, is more likely to scar because it triggers a stronger immune response, which can disrupt normal healing. Even post-acne pigmentation (those lingering dark or red marks) is the skin’s way of reacting to inflammation. Genetics, skin type, and whether you pick or squeeze pimples (a major culprit) also influence whether a blemish leaves a long-term mark. Understanding how scars form can help you choose treatments that are realistic, effective and suited to your skin’s needs.

Topicals can make a real difference, but they work gradually,” says Dr Bindu Sthalekar, founder-medical director of Skin Smart Solutions. “Retinoids, azelaic acid, vitamin C, and niacinamide help with texture and pigmentation, but deeper or long-standing scars need in-clinic treatments like Fractional CO₂ laser, or Microneedling RF for visible, smoother results.”

An at-home guide to treating acne scars

If in-clinic procedures feel daunting, too expensive or simply not right for you, there are still plenty of effective ways to care for acne scars at home. Gentle, consistent skincare can gradually improve tone and texture without the need for machines or needles. Focus on barrier-strengthening ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides and peptides that help support healthy skin regeneration.

Regular exfoliation with mild AHAs or PHAs can smooth uneven texture over time, while antioxidant-rich serums (such as vitamin C) brighten lingering marks. Most importantly, daily sunscreen use prevents scars from darkening and allows active ingredients to work better. While at-home care may take longer, it’s a low-pressure, sustainable approach that still delivers visible improvement with patience and consistency. Many acne scar treatment products take a few weeks to yield results, so stick to your routine and don’t layer on too many actives at once.

Read on to discover dermatologist-approved products for acne scars.

Cicatrix Cream

Cicatrix Scar Reducing Cream contains natural ingredients like activated centella asiatica and pinus sylvestris that help reduce acne scars, hypertrophic scars, recent and old scars, burn marks, acne, and stretch marks.

AcneScar Advanced Gel by Brinton

AcneScar Advanced Gel by Brinton contains natural botanical extracts such as allium cepa, bellis perennis flower extract, and aloe vera extract, which do not aggravate acne and help in scar reduction.

Abbot Melaglow Rich Cream

Abbot Melaglow Rich Cream is an acne scar treatment, especially for PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation). This cream has ingredients that break down pigmentation like Kojic acid but don’t worsen the redness and cause PIE (post-inflammatory erythema).

Biluma

With a combination of Kojic acid, Alpha arbutin, and niacinamide, Biluma Depigmentation and Skin Lightening Cream works really well on marks or scars left behind by acne.

Glyco 6 Cream

Glyco 6 cream contains Glycolic acid (AHA), a potent antioxidant and keratolytic activity to bust those stubborn pigmented acne scars away.

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Facial Serum for Acne Prone Skin

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Facial Serum targets post-acne marks and visible pores, refining skin texture with retinol. The key ingredients in this serum are ceramides and niacinamide which work to restore the skin’s barrier and provide soothing benefits. Formulated by dermatologists, it brightens, smoothens, and evens skin tone for a more even complexion.

Minimalist Anti-Acne Routine

A science-led brand known for straightforward formulas and high-performance actives. Their acne-picks are fuss-free, effective, and make it easy to build a routine that actually works.

La Roche-Posay Gel Wash

A gentle no-nonsense wash that cuts through excess oil without stripping your skin. Perfect for days when your face feels congested and you want some clarity.

Tara Sutaria kicked off birthday week with a sun-soaked vacation followed by an intimate soirée with close friends and family. For the occasion, Sutaria turned to Yousef Al Jasmi couture, going the high-octane, high-glam route in a shimmering creation that can only be described as Kira Kira decadence.

Her look is part of the 2022-23 Haute Couture outing of the Kuwaiti couturier, whose pull extends across continents. His high-embellished gowns and dresses have been graced by the likes of Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Cardi B on stage and remain a red-carpet staple for the Kardashians, Paris Hilton and several mainstays of pop culture. Al Jasmi has built an empire on his prowess to engineer shimmer. Think bead work that borders on sculptural, crystals arranged with architectural exactness and silhouettes moulded to the body.