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16 Editor s Letter 30 Life the Green Way: Driven by the economic crisis and global warming, women and men in these eco-villages are trying to save the planet in their own different ways Style book 38 Trendsetters 46 Must have Fashion 48 Bags 52 Jewellery 54 Watches 56 Beauty Trend Makeup 57 Beauty Trend Hair 58 Must have Beauty 60 Beauty Dossier 64 Designer Dossier Features 74 ON THE COVER Anushka Sharma: Everybody has an opinion. If you start listening to everyone, it s easy to get lost : Meet the star who refuses to be measured on the Bollywood scale of vanity 82 ON THE COVER Miley Cyrus: Natural Born Thriller: Engaged to actor Liam Hemsworth and putting the final touches on a daring new album, she s all grown up and ready for her next act 88 White Labour: Salt workers of the Rann of Kutch have inhertited unforgiving working conditions without basic amenities 94 What Does Your Bedroom Say About Your Love Life? From the 50,000 retreat, the fetish playroom to the most minimalist of space, six couples open their doors to Marie Claire 102 ON THE COVER Rituparno Ghosh: I get respect even when I m the target of homophobia : One of the most original minds in Indian cinema, gets candid 128 82
158 108 Spreading the Sparkle Mining giant Rio Tinto is making every effort to help the women of Bunder 112 Hostess With the Mostess: They say home is where the heart is, but now, it also happens to be the place where the best parties are. Four women who love to entertain tell us how to get it right 118 The Power of a Story: Copycat books outselling the original Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy should come as no surprise. Jerry Pinto speaks his mind 120 The New Liquid Asset: If you wish to combine pleasure and profit, it may be a good idea to invest in fine wines. Find out how to make the most of it 122 The Party Boys: Meet the boys who know what to say, where to go and whom to charm 128 ON THE COVER The World According to Karl: From his fashion rules and favourite food to the grooming secrets of his Twitter-star cat Choupette, Marie Claire gets an exclusive glimpse behind Karl Lagerfeld s dark glasses 134 Dual Tone: Watch and learn as comrades from the country s fashion scene pair up to showcase two versions of the season s trends 142 Marie Claire Street Style Project: Munsif Molu shows us that fashion isn t limited to the runways Fashion 148 When We Were Young: The 90s favourites uniform dressing, flannel checks and varsity jackets find their way back this season 158 Ornate Expectations: Crystal clusters, sequins and costume gems ignite the night and illuminate the day 166 Razzle Dazzle: Invest in these festive accents; from sparkly statement jewellery to bright, boxy clutches 172 101 Ideas: Leather luxe and high shine 178 1 Girl, 6 Cropped Jackets: Budding fashion designer Nijhum Patra takes on this season s modern winter essentials 166
92 198 180 MC@Work: Make Monday morning fun with this relaxed hue 182 Dress Code: Hip blogger Vandana Verma gives us a tour of her eclectic wardrobe 184 20 Party Buys Under ` 5,000: Looking amazing on a night-out need not cost a bomb. These picks help you make an impression without breaking the bank 188 Style Monitor: Marie Claire s fashion director deconstructs your style conundrums 190 Fashion Etc: From new collections to collaborations, here s what made news Beauty 192 ON THE COVER Pout: Chanel makeup magician, Dominique Papadopoulos, lets you in on the secret to lustworthy lips with Chanel s new Fall makeup and Rouge Allure Collection 198 How to Look Expensive: Sumptuous skin, makeup that gleams and hair as soft as silk. Pulling off a mega bucks look is easier than you d think 204 Total Body Makeover: Your anti-ageing guide to keeping up appearances 206 Soles on Fire: Tired of throbbing toes and achy arches? Sarah Z. Wexler goes to extremes to step up her highheeled habit 210 10 Best: Add some glitz to your vanity with these tailormade products that promise to keep you looking fabulous this party season 212 Beauty Planner: Smouldering brown eyes and bright juicy lips are all you need to bask in the spotlight 214 Tress Up: Celebrity hairstylist Rod Anker lets us in on a few fail-proof tricks 218 My Wishlist to Santa: With Sephora s launch in the capital. everyone s Christmas wishes have been granted 222 Budget Beauty: Beat the chill with effective skincare and makeup products 223 Pretty Please: Easy tips that make your beauty issues less complicated 224 Beauty etc: Look a million bucks with the choicest beauty buys
26 Lifestyle 226 Get Started: Go easy on the calories this season with diet starters and sprightly cocktails 233 Table Talk: Fine dining has never been more exciting, with new menu launches and interesting cuisines to please your palate! 234 Land of Free Spirits: Masquerade bands, spectacular costumes, pulsating music beats and non-stop partying the euphoria that surrounds the Caribbean carnival is unparalleled 240 Home Bound: This winter, redecorate your space to bring in the warmth. Here are the best buys to invest in 250 Say Cheers! Here s what the capital s favourite party planners foresee this soiree season 252 The Rise of the New Seed: Discovered first by the Incas centuries ago, Quinoa has emerged as the grain that claims to have it all 254 Culture: It is all about being past-forward, whether it is artwork or a musical concert 260 Agenda: There s a whole array of musical events to choose from this month 264 And Finally: Apparently, the world isn t coming to a dead end. And if we ve been given a second chance, then why not do it right this time? Here are the commandments for 2013 and the years that follow Anushka is wearing a sequinned dress, Roberto Cavalli; Serpenti watch, Bulgari; Creative Director: Manoj Bhramar Styled by Fashion Director Pearl Shah Photographer: Vishesh Verma Deputy Fashion Editor: Nidhi Jacob Hair and Makeup: Namrata Soni Bookings Editor: Akrati Fulwadhya Retouching by: Abhilash Augustine at Happy Finish India 234
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