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Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2013

WIFW DAY 1: ALIA BHATT OPENS

SHOW FOR MASABA GUPTA

Sonam, Kangana sizzle on the ramp in international designs

Anupama Dayal impressed with her Gulabi collection, whichadhered to its name by bringing in floral headgears thatmatched apparels in blush pink, baby pink and magenta

pink on the ramp.The range consists of saris, dress, trousers and even bikini."The colours and flowers bring sheer joy. I wanted to capture that,"Anupama told reporters here after the show.After she took a bow on stage, actress Alia Bhatt, standing on hotpink towering heels, opened the show for designer friend MasabaGupta.With her hair neatly tied in a ponytail, Alia looked stunning in amuslin dress with black and grey horizontal striped sleeves.Masaba's collection tells how to wear saris in different ways. Somewere teamed up with leggings and a few had plaited pallus. Shemajorly used cotton.The Chandragupta prints with Banarasi embroidery addedIndianness to Masaba's youthful collection."It's mix and match of different sensibilities. It's about being sportyand sensuous at the same time," said Masaba.While Alia walked for Masaba, Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan occupieda seat in the front row and enjoyed the show."She is a friend. I am wearing a jacket designed by her. I like thebandhgala look. I found her collection very vibrant," he said.

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The Signature InternationalFashion Weekend, whichtook place in Mumbai

recently, is touted to be the onlyfashion platform in the countrythat brings the best ofinternational talent to India. Theevent saw designers like Adam

Saaks and Bora Aksushowcasing their works on theramp, and Bollywood actressesSonam Kapoor, Kangana Ranautand Sarah-Jane Dias andinternational model Irina Shaykstrutting their stuff in designercreations.

Speaking about the event,Ashok Capoor, president andmanaging director, UnitedSpirits, said, "Signature is aglobally-acclaimed brand with aninternational image. SonamKapoor, acknowledged globallyas India's style diva, and who isthe face of SignatureInternational Fashion Weekend,opened the evening by settingthe ramp on fire in a Mark Fastcreation. The evening alsofeatured other internationaldesigners such as Bora Aksu,Cute Circuit and many othersshowing their collections oninternational glam-queens suchas Irina Shayk."‘ THERE'S NOTHING THAT GETS A TRUE-BLUE

FASHIONISTA MORE EXCITED THAN A SHOWTHAT BRINGS TOGETHER INTERNATIONALFASHION IN A DESI SET-UP.

The differences in the Standard GT seat and the CompetitionSport seat offered in the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette are similarto the everyday comfort of a well-tailored suit vs. the support

offered by compression apparel athletes wear. “Better seats toppedour list for interior improvements, and we knew offering just onestyle would not cut it,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer.“Some Corvette drivers use the car for commutes, others as a grandtourer, and some drive it competitively. With two supportive seatoptions to choose from, drivers can pick the style that best suitstheir driving habits.” Digital pressure-mapping, technology used toscan people’s backsides when seated, played a pivotal role in thedevelopment of the Corvette’s new Competition Sport seat, availableas an option in December. Different seats last were offered inCorvette’s fourth generation – 1984-1996. For the Competition Sportseat, the Corvette team took pressure-mapping technology to thetest track to accurately measure driver bottom and back pressuresduring high velocity maneuvers. On most vehicle developmentprograms pressure-mapping is only used for static impressions. Thetechnology involves taking a digital snapshot of a person’s backand rear-end pressure distribution over the seat surface, creating amap with more than 4,600 data points per second. The information istransferred to a computer that generates graphics illustrating howoccupants are supported by the seat.

3 Simple Health tipsthat will change your lifeGet MovingThere are exercise programs out there that promise amazing bodytransformations in a shor t amount of time but they're grueling. Ifyou love that kind of challenge then go for it! To begin an exerciseregimen that's less extreme, star t with walking. Walking is a greatway to ease into exercise and is less taxing on your joints thanjogging or running.Hydrate ProperlyDrinking enough water is vital to your health. Proper hydration aidsin digestion, organ function and protects joint health. Consuming theproper amount of water daily keeps your skin healthy and helps flushout any toxins in your system. You need to drink more water whenyou're exercisingbecause yousweat i t out .Spor ts drinks areokay af ter astrenuous work-out because theyreplace electro-lytes but be awarethat they con ta insugar and added calo-ries that you won't find inwater.Fresh Air and SunshineVenturing out into the sunlight hasmany benefits, a major one being thatwhen your skin is exposed to sunlight,it produces Vitamin D. Vitamin D helpsyour body absorb calcium which is vi-tal for building and maintaining strong,healthy bones. Low levels of VitaminD can lead to cer tain c a n c e r s ,obesity, high bloodpressure, diabe-tes and de-pression.

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Make sure that you make reservations early. Becareful when dealing with loved ones. Try to be a bitmore understanding or you may end up spending

the evening alone.Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

Younger relatives may seek your advice. When thework is done, they may serve you for a change.Intellectual stimulation is what you are looking for.

You can make money if you are wise in your choices.Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

Those close to your heart may be difficult to reasonwith. Take time to explain your intentions to loved ones.Legal matters that have been pending may be allevi-

ated through compromise. Financial difficulties may be worrying you.Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

Do not allow colleagues to hinder your ambitions.Do something constructive outside. It's time to re-evaluate your own motives and make changes toyourself first. You will find yourself tied to the phone.

Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

Someone you live with could be frustrated andupset. Try to be patient and understanding. Refrainfrom arguing with your mate. Don't let your bossmake you feel guilty enough to take work home

with you.Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

Be cour teous if you wish to avoid major delays.Competitive games will be your for te. You can sta-bilize your financial situation if you make propertyinvestments. Those who have been too demanding

should be put in their place or out to pasture.Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

Don't star t any arguments unless you're preparedto accept irrevocable results. False information fromsomeone trying to star t problems is likely. Avoidany int imate involvement's with coworkers or

employers.Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

Concentrate on spending quality time with childrenand friends. You can make financial gains throughinvestments and dealing with other people's money.Control your emotions and everything will fall into

place. False information from someone trying to start problems is likely.Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

Friends and relatives can give you good advice.Deal with the needs of children and get into groupsthat deal with self awareness. You will have prob-lems with coworkers if you are too extreme about

doing things perfectly. Try to stay calm and do the best you can..Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

Uncer tainties about your personal life are probable.Expect some f lak. Physical work or exerciseshould be par t of your schedule. Residentialmoves will be favorable.

Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

Talk to an older, established individual about yourpresent situation. Be honest with yourself beforegetting involved with someone who is likely to leadyou on. You could lose a good friend because of it.

Large organizations may try to talk you out of your hard-earned cash.Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

Be discreet and don't present your ideas until you'recer tain that they're foolproof. Unrealistic promiseswill only get you in trouble. You can make adjust-ments in your domestic scene this week. Avoid

boredom by being creative in your endeavors.Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.



INTERESTING FACTS♦♦♦♦♦ The average person has 3 to 5 best friends, andusually hates one person in their social group.♦♦♦♦♦ When it comes to the human mind, over thinkingcan be just as harmful as drug use.♦♦♦♦♦ Studies suggest that unmade beds are healthierfor us than neat and made beds - Bed bugs have aharder time surviving in messy beds.♦♦♦♦♦ 75% people try to fall back asleep in the morningjust to finish their incomplete dream.♦♦♦♦♦ Mc Donald’s McRib sandwich contains some of the sameingredients used to manufacture gym mats and running shoes.

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Dhoti pants for an edgy, fashionable lookWith the i r

fashionable dhotipants , g i r ls have

done the un th inkab le -g rabbed what wasexclusively the accessory ofmen...

I t 's one of those thingsmen take smug pride in: thequintessent ia l dhot i . Rightfrom a milkman down the roadto the CEO of tha t c lassycompany, which man doesn'tenjoy strutting about in hisroomy dhoti- tying, untyingand retying; folding up t i l lthe knee, folding up further,exposing unflat tering thighspace, and then letting on thef loor aga in . . . a l l wi th thegrace of a trained dancer. Buthow can one fo rge t thecliched line 'girls want to haveall the fun'?

Dhotis are no longer maledomain as an inc reas ingnumber of women have takento these garments - a lbe i t ,with a twist. Girls have trulystolen male thunder this timeand seem to be loving everyb i t o f i t . When lung is a rebe ing sought -a f te r by aEuropean fashion brand, candhotis be far behind?

Comfort with styleTo give them their due,

dhot i pants hi t the runwaysome time back. However, itis only in recent times thatthey are being sported with a

fashionable fervour. Colleges,especially, are hotspots forthis super-comfortable pieceof clothing, where young girlswear them in various styles."Dhoti pants are the hottestth ings th i s t ime a round ,"says Dhwani Raj, a student,add ing , "They combinecomfor t and func t iona l i ty.When in college, we have tomove around a lot, and havevarious activities that requireus to stretch and flex. On thataspect, jeans are restrictive,but dhoti pants are just right.Also , they add a beachytouch to an o therwisemundane college day and arepretty inexpensive too."

Pair perfectFashion student Deepika

Sharma explains that dhotipants are versat i le becausethey can be t eamed wi theither a fitted short kurta or awellcut long t-shirt and lookjust as great either way. "Infact, even peasant tops workgrea t wi th them. For arockerchic look, choose dhotipants in grey, brown or blackand team it up with a t-shirtand padded blazer. Wear atop hat, and you're all set torock it!" she pipes. However,the easier look to pull off ispairing it with a simple, solidcolour t-shirt and teaming itup wi th Bohemianaccessories.

Hippie, hippie, hurrahIn terms of patterns, while

pastel shades and burnt earthcolours are haute right now, themost popular patterns aredefinitely Bohemian. "Dhoti pantsin bright colours like hot pink,blue, green and red look great,especially when they have quirky,ethnic floral and paisley prints,"says ad executive J Maha, adding,"They give you a very artsy,

hippie look.The best ones are priced dirt

cheap and can be bought atMahabalipuram and Puducherry,where almost all the firangtourists wear them due to theirairy nature and comfort quotient.They are the best bets to beat theheat."

Boys to menIt's a classic case of girl

borrowing from boy and boy

borrowing back from girl. Dhotipants are being worn by the guystoo.

Model Jacob J says, "Notmany men can pull it off, but whenworn right and with a properattitude, dhoti pants look ultra-cool. Guys wear them on a beachouting or for a casual meetingwith friends in the evening. Mostof them prefer to pair dhoti pantswith a racer-back t-shirt."

No harem this!Don't confuse dhoti pants

with harem pants. Dhoti pants areloose only at the upper leg whichis the thigh area. They starttapering gradually thereafter.Harem pants are airy and loosethroughout the leg area exceptat the hemline. Also, the areawith gathered fabric is morefor dhoti pants and less forharem pants.

1. Get in Touch with Your Agent.Before you visit your first model home, sit down with your agentand do your homework. You’ll want to be prepared so that you candetermine a comfor table price range for your new home.Determine a Comfor table Price RangeIf you own a home, you’ll first need to know the net proceeds fromits sale in order to determine how much cash you’ll have to workwith. Don’t simply estimate this but carefully calculate every pos-sible selling cost. If you’re a first time buyer, you’ll need to firstqualify your income.Determine the size of your down payment, then work out a monthlydebt load so you can determine a comfor table price range.2. Seller’s Agents Versus Buyer’s AgentsHere’s a good point to remember. The sales agent in the modelhome represents the builder, not you. They are known as sellers’agents. As a buyer you can work with a buyers’ agent at no addi-tional cost. It’s his/her business to best represent your needs bybeing knowledgeable about home construction, warranties, financ-ing, differences in pricing, quality, even lot selection so that you getthe best value for your money.3. A Builder For All ReasonsLike all tradesmen, builders vary in their fields of exper tise. Forexample there are builders who specialize in craftsmanship, oth-ers who are known for their innovative use of space, and those whooffer below market financing or customer attention during con-struction and after move-in. Determine your own specific needs orpreferences then shop around for a builder that will best addressyour requirements.4. Get the Facts About Your BuilderBefore making a final decision, it is wise to check out the reputa-tion and financial strength of the builder. Get “spec sheets” onhome features covering everything from floor plans to energy effi-ciency, including lot availability and delivery of your home.5. Check out the Neighborhood

- Learn as much as you can about the community.- Discover what amenities it has to offer.- Investigate if financial reserves have been set aside to build orreplace major amenities like schools or community roads- Find out from local land-use officials what else is planned or couldbe constructed in the area, especially where vacant land is appli-cable.- Review the rules for the homeowner’s association, or find out if onewill be set up.- Think of how you will be affected by commuting routes and times.6. Choosing Options and UpgradesThe least expensive the base price of the house is, the more optionsand upgrades you can add without fear of overpricing it for the neigh-borhood. Options are items the builder installs during construction,such as adding usable space like a sunroom or a powder room. Thesefeatures can add the most to the resale value of your home. Upgradingmeans selecting quality above “builder standard” such as carpeting,ceramics, detailing, kitchen fixtures and appliances.Be sure to take advantage of builder incentives that offer free up-grades or credit off the sale price.Remember, you can add a deck, finished basement or landscapinglater and sometimes for less money.7. NegotiationsOften buyers don’t realize that there may be room for negotiatingprice, upgrades or options. For example, you have some scope fornegotiating with the builder if s/he has a completed a home but hasn’tsold it. Also some “premium lots” are priced higher and are some-times saved to be sold last. Keep in mind that typically, all lots costthe builder the same, so be sure to enquire about lot pricing, Buildersmay offer discounts or special financing to help close a sale.8. Be Sure the Contract Works in Your Favor!When spelling out the par ticulars of an agreement with your builder,ensure you protect yourself by having safeguards written into theagreement, such as:

- placing your deposit in escrow- detailing your upgrades;- allowing you access to the construction site to check on progress;- a 30 day advance notice of the close date.- an explanation of what the fine print means in the warranties ofthe builder and manufacturer.9. Financing - What’s Best for You?Some builders, especially in high volume communities that placelarge numbers of loans, can offer special financing packages. How-ever, because “home loan” lending is highly competitive, you havemany financing choices other than those being offered by the builder.Shop around for everything, from rates to lender fees. Appraisals,inspections, surveys, attorneys and closing fees can vary as well.10. Just Because it’s New....-Doesn’t mean it’s Perfect.Yes it’s new and typically it’s built with modern materials that aredurable, low maintenance, stronger, quieter, and safer. But becausenothing is perfect, even if it’s new, consider hiring a reputable,licensed home inspector. Then create a builder “punchlist”, fromwhat you’ve learned to address any problems before closing.Consider budgeting for items to be modified or added later on.Many new home buyers use a real estate agent to help them nego-tiate the best price and terms with the builder.

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