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Malaika Arora’s style DNA is coded with shimmer, sensual silhouettes and a certain audacity that only a few can rival. On any red carpet or at any special occasion, she gravitates towards silhouettes that celebrate unabashed glamour and her Tarun Tahiliani concept sari is no different. The actor wore the striking look in a champagne hue for an event in Melbourne.

Her sculptural sari, a cornerstone of Tarun Tahiliani’s design philosophy, marries the precision of corsetry, structured tailoring and the fluidity of a classic six-yard staple. Here, the couturier’s hallmark manifests in a red carpet-worthy champagne ensemble. “Malaika turned heads in a metallic signature concept sari that exudes timeless glamour with a contemporary twist. Crafted in crinkled tulle, the ensemble reimagines the traditional sari as a modern draped concept silhouette,” shares Tahiliani. “The gossamer fabric is pleated at strategic points to create visual interest, movement and a balance between fluidity and structure. The corseted bodice serves as the frame and cinches the waist. Encrusted with Swarovski crystals on the delicate straps and sweetheart neckline, the sari captures light with every movement, adding a luminous shimmer to its understated elegance. Designed as an interplay of softness and strength, the look is a celebration of the house’s vision for the sari as both sensual and architectural,” he elaborates.

This Burç Akyol look, with straight fall, pinstripe print, double-breasted, no collar, no lapels, is the answer to any question about how to reinvent classics in fall. In this case, tights become the perfect ally to balance the outfit, keeping the level of formality and style in balance. The inspiration needed to incorporate short tailored dresses into outfits that work both for a casual outing, combining them with jeans, and to play with the most sensual formality, as the Parisian firm proposes.

Classic tailored dress with crossover cut

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On the other hand, Ferragamo is rooted in tradition, adding centimetres to the hem of a double-breasted blazer with discreet lapels and a straight cut. This classic and sober garment benefits from creativity to enhance its presentation, and just combine it with a fringed midi skirt to create a fun and formal look. The ensemble shares the spotlight with colored heels, which add a feminine and sophisticated touch.

Long tailored dress with a slit at the hem

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Finally, the elegance of ladylike dresses prints its characteristic silhouette to the tailored models, and no one better than Carolina Herrera to demonstrate how femininity can triumph over the seriousness of masculine garments. The New York firm achieves this with a model with an open drape and similar to the wrap models, which instead of being tied with a floral brooch. Tailoring thus demonstrates its versatility.

This article first appeared on Vogue.mx.

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Yes, this idea is the one for you. Yes—it will give you stability, growth, mental peace and abundance, and yes you will need to work towards it diligently but intuitively. There is no one road that will get you there, Aries. However, along the way, you will get many opportunities that will lead you forward. You will eventually set things up systematically, but first, you must trust your intuitive promptings and move forward. You’ve started something new—it could be an initiative, a way you approach life or even think about yourself, a new way of looking at things or even a leap of faith you’ve decided to take. And hey, the scales are tipping in your favour. You are finally seeing your worth and perhaps what to thought would never work is reaping results the way you never imagined (positively). Fortunes are changing in your favour, Scorpio, and while good times lie ahead, your Angels and guides also hint at stashing something away for a future date—be it finances, mental peace, health, emotional bandwidth, long-term plans or anything else. There is an invisible line running between you and the cosmic realms that almost playfully connects the dots that only you can see, Pisces.

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.

Yes, this idea is the one for you. Yes—it will give you stability, growth, mental peace and abundance, and yes, you will need to work towards it diligently but intuitively. There is no one road that will get you there, Aries. However, along the way, you will get many opportunities that will lead you forward. You will eventually set things up systematically but first, you must trust your intuitive promptings and move forward with ease and a belief in your ability and skills. You can see what no one else currently can. And this is your biggest strength.

Cosmic tip: Keep going and take that leap forward.

Taurus, when you give something, it is not your job to count—it is the Universe’s. You may or may not receive things back from where you poured into, but trust that you will receive beyond your wildest imagination. The cycle of life is not only to take and hoard, but to give, share and be open to receiving when it is your time to. Your million ideas, dreams and aspirations will take flight, if not in one way then in another. Your job is to keep bouncing back on all that makes you feel content, abundant and blissful.

With a friendship that spans over three decades, Kajol Devgan and Manish Malhotra’s sartorial collaborations feel more like an extension of a shared legacy than a designer-muse partnership. The duo’s latest creative synergy has culminated into a classic sari look what can be touted as a modern heirloom. “We wanted Kajol’s look to feel regal yet modern, letting this beautiful golden Manish Malhotra sari take centre stage. The idea was old-world glamour reimagined with a clean and modern vision,” shares stylist Aastha Sharma. The result is an aesthetic that honours heritage weaves and embraces the sharpness of contemporary styling.

Devgan’s sari is a half-and-half masterpiece in handloom textiles. Creating an almost liquid shimmer, the sari is woven in golden tissue that serves as the pallu and rich brocade as the rest of the canvas. Despite being distinct, the two fabrics create a harmonious visual and textural design language. Elevating the sari’s inherent opulence is an “intricate hand-embroidered vintage zardozi border, which is delicate yet powerful, just like Kajol’s presence,” according to Malhotra. The border is further edged with a gota patti and kiran detailing.

This week’s beauty moments stretched across fashion capitals and red carpets, trading glittery excess for considered choices. At Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2026 show in New York, Priyanka Chopra Jonas mirrored the house’s romance-meets-heritage codes with bronzed glam that felt in step with the brand’s ease, while in another register, Lara Raj’s winged liner and brown-gloss lip pulled from Y2K revival and South Asian references. Between them—and in looks from Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Tamannaah Bhatia—the mood was less about maximal flourish and more about finding depth in detail.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2026 runway show in New York City in the brand’s bronzed jacquard jacket and paisley-print skirt set. Her beauty look stayed in the same palette: a sun-warmed base with a soft sheen that echoed the evening light, brows brushed through and a clean trace of kohl on the eyes. The caramel-brown satin lip created a cohesive, luminous effect.

Tamannaah Bhatia’s makeup showed how blush as the anchor of an entire look. The colour wasn’t confined to the cheeks but travelled upward across the temples and into the eye area, creating a seamless flush that framed her face. Eyes softly defined with mascara rather than heavy liner, while brushed brows and a barely-there lip kept the palette cohesive.

At the VMAs, Lara Raj’s beauty look revolved around a bold liner—a stretched, graphic wing—paired with shimmer near the inner corners and a glossy brown-lined lip that leaned into Y2K revival. A maang tikka sat at her hairline and mehendi traced her hands, reframing red carpet codes through a distinctly South Asian reference.

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s beauty look zeroed in on the eyes: kohl layered with smoky depth, softly shimmered lids and a fan of lashes that pulled everything upward. The base was radiant without sliding into heavy contour, keeping the skin even and warm. Brows stayed brushed and full, while the look was balanced by a nude mocha lip that gave the shimmer room to shine without competing.

Mindy Kaling’s makeup leaned into glamour at the Ralph Lauren show. Her skin was kept even and softly luminous, serving as a neutral base for the deeper accent. The glossy espresso lip set the tone, playing against her gold suit, with brows and lashes shaped just enough to maintain harmony.

What she hopes to bring to Lakmē, she says, is expression. “It’s like in PS I Love You,” she recalls, “she [Holly Kennedy] says just create something, anything. Because then a part of you is outside of you. For me, that’s makeup.” She talks about makeup the way others might talk about journaling, recording moods in glitter, blush and eyeliner.

Before asking a question that makes me sound more boomer than millennial–“what drives you”—I half-jokingly confess that I’m often motivated by spite, the urge to prove people wrong. Padda laughs but takes it somewhere else. “Proving myself right, for sure,” she says. “There’s always doubt in my head. All of us are confident, we know what we want, but we’re also overexposed and under pressure, even when we don’t need to be. I have so many expectations of myself. I want to prove that even with fear and doubt, I can still do it. Those things will always be there, but they’re no reason to stop.”

She catches herself and winces. “I’m just too cheesy as a person,” she says, almost apologising. I tell her the world could use more of it. She laughs, then tries the word again, this time without the apology. She talks about the Vedas and how the same truths repeat across centuries. Live, love, laugh. People roll their eyes, she knows that. “Tell me, why is it cringe?” she asks, and doesn’t wait for an answer. “For real though, just live, love and laugh.”

That embrace of what others dismiss finds a fitting stage with Lakmē, a brand that has always lived in vanities and been a part of the shorthand of beauty in India. For me, it was the chubby kajal stick. For her mother, it was the lip liner. For her, it’s now the chance to carry that legacy forward, only louder, more experimental, more Gen-Z. When she talks about makeup, she describes it as a way of turning an intangible feeling into something visible—a little glitter, a sweep of blush, a different lip colour depending on the day. For Padda, the look seems to follow the feeling.

“Give the gift of you to the world.”

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Who’s your best friend?

It’s a deceptively complicated question you’ve probably been asked over the course of your school years, often to measure social worth. Everywhere you look, society continues to reinforce the idea that we should have one: that perfectly mutual, ride-or-die bond like Christina and Meredith’s in Grey’s Anatomy, Blair and Serena’s in Gossip Girl, or even Maya and Anna’s in PEN15. But what about those of us who, well, don’t have a capital-B Best Friend?

“This idea of having one singular BFF can feel like proof that you’re loved and secure,” Christina Ferrari, PsyD, a clinical psychologist based in Miami, tells SELF. You’ve found someone who prioritizes you above everyone else—and better yet, has crowned you the very “best” of their entire circle. That explains why, for anyone who doesn’t have that sort of inseparable relationship, “it’s easy to assume there must be something wrong with you,” Dr. Ferrari says. But in reality, not having a best friend isn’t a sign of failure at all—and having one is an idealized yet unrealistic standard we’ve been taught to aspire to.

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Barbie Atkinson, LPC, founder of Catalyst Counseling in Houston, agrees that the “BFF trope,” as widespread as it is, rarely shows up in real life.

“It’s a wonderful fantasy,” Atkinson tells SELF. “But it clashes profoundly with the reality of adulting.” To realistically maintain a Grace-and-Frankie-level bond, you’d need limitless time, Atkinson points out, constant proximity that makes 24/7 interactions effortless, a near-perfect alignment of life stages and priorities, along with zero external pressures from things like partners, kids, or demanding jobs. “So while the essence of a ride-or-die’s unwavering loyalty, deep understanding, and consistent support can exist in adult friendships, the manifestation of this constant availability and all-encompassing presence is unrealistic for the vast majority,” Atkinson says.

Even if it were attainable, experts warn that a hyper-attached, almost codependent dynamic isn’t something to strive for. As Dr. Ferrari explains, “It’s the same reason we don’t put all our investments in one stock: Putting all of your emotional needs into one person just isn’t healthy or sustainable.” Which is why, instead, it’s best to have a mix of companions who each fulfill a different role to support you. That, according to Atkinson, might include:

Despite the popularity of baggy and balloon silhouettes, 90s straight-leg jeans continue to be a favourite. The proof? This season’s collections and the best-dressed street style looks. With them, you don’t need much to stand out — their charm lies in their near-perfect fit. Not as tight as skinnies and not as loose as baggies, their cut strikes the perfect balance between relaxed and refined. Back in the day, they were the uniform of the most iconic supermodels and actresses of the decade and to this day, they remain a fashion insider’s secret for looking effortlessly put-together.

The Spring-Summer 2025 jeans trend report has crowned them one of the season’s key styles. If you’re still unsure, a quick glance at the runways of Coach, The Row, Bally and Diesel confirms it. It would be a mistake not to consider them for your daytime looks. Best of all, they adapt to every kind of style — you decide how minimalist or modern you want to go. This is where footwear makes all the difference. While they pair well with almost anything, this season’s runways suggest styling them with flat shoes — the idea is to look polished yet effortless, and you don’t need sky-high heels to achieve it.

The straight jeans of the 90s come back with flats in 2025

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If there’s one thing we’ve learned from 90s icons like Julia Roberts and Kate Moss, it’s that straight-leg jeans are the easiest solution to the morning “what to wear” dilemma. Whether you’re heading to the airport or strolling through Los Angeles, they work for any kind of occasion — and with any kind of footwear. They’re the key to looking sharp with your favourite sneakers or with a pair of normcore booties, two very different styles that show just how versatile this cut can be.

This season, however, the new styling proposals point to low-profile shoes that are dominating both on and off the runways. Think Mary Jane shoes, ballet flats and moccasins — ready to complete a polished look that feels effortless and unplanned. Need inspiration? These ideas might be exactly what you’ve been searching for. Here’s how to wear ’90s straight jeans with flats in 2025.

Blue straight jeans and white Mary Jane shoes

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Cosmic tip: Nourish your relationships to bring heaven to Earth.

You know what has been blocking your manifestations, health, wellbeing and overall abundance, Leo? Your inability or unwillingness to either accept your past the way it was or to forgive and let go of your past wounds with grace. This is an extremely ripe time in your life, Leo, and in your gut, you know what you must do. Now, the only thing is, are you willing to stand up and do the things your soul is calling you forward to do at this point? Are you willing to make the change? Centre yourself and think about it.

Cosmic tip: Often, it is not the soil that needs fixing, it is the root.

You know what you are going through is not random. You know what you are experiencing is not by chance, Virgo. And hello, you are handling it in as chill a manner as you possibly can. This is not to say that you are taking it easy; this is to simply highlight the fact that you are approaching things in a balanced manner. You are ready to lead your life and are no longer seeking approval or validation. Now, Virgo, ask yourself how you would like to add a little more beauty to it all?

Cosmic tip: Love always finds a way, so tend to your garden with kindness and care.

Over time, you have fossilised, Libra—and by this I mean your ideas, essence, environments, a nd experiences have all fused to become part of you. Now, while this can feel a little stuck and jagged at times, this is the very thing that grants you resilience as well because this fossilisation helps you bank on past learnings that helped you rise each time you felt like crumbling down. This is what can grant you trust, this is what can open up your heart and help it stay connected for varied experiences and adventures. Some of you may have been manifesting love or soulmates, and the cosmos is ready to help you claim it. First, you must remember to become what you wish to attract.

Wrapped and ruched in pista green, Mira Kapoor’s Acler mini was styled by Tanya Ghavri. The asymmetrical neckline—one side slouched low off the shoulder with the other ruched high near the neck—highlighted the sculpted folds that defined the silhouette. Golden teardrop earrings from The Gitsu and diamond-studded rings from House of JSK Jewels added a metallic touch, while peachy lips, dewy skin and barely-there waves polished off her literally award-winning look.

Sculptural waves met coral textures in Radhika Madan’s gown that she donned for an award function. Styled by Nidhi Agarwal, the actress wore Vaishali Studio’s Coils of Silence gown from their Kintsugi Collection, first unveiled at Paris Haute Couture Week. The strapless piece curved close to the body in a form-fitting silhouette, its neckline sculpted into a dramatic wave-like extension that rose over the chest. Textured, layered fabric was rippled with bubblegum and sherbet pink stripes from shoulder to hem, semi-sheer in spots to reveal a nude underlayer. Fine, hand-corded filaments made the gown resemble an intricate coral. Madan paired it with jewellery by DiAi Designs and Firefly Diamonds, completing a look that was as nature-inspired as it was architectural.

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Marking India Day Parade festivities in New York City, Rashmika Mandanna, styled by Meagan Concessio, arrived in a red and gold Anarkali from Ritu Kumar’s showcase at India Couture Week 2025, Threads of Time: Reimagined collection. The floor-length silhouette had a fitted sweetheart bodice with embroidered full sleeves and volume from kalidar. The entire garment was dotted with dense metallic floral and paisley motifs in red, green and earth tones. A red chiffon dupatta with a vintage-inspired jhalar border draped the entire outfit. Anchored with a gunmetal choker, traditional jhumkas, aviator shades and a centre-parted sleek bun, the look brought Indian craft to a New York street backdrop.