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The six-yard magic When teeny-boppers are opting for mini skirts, fashion designer Shuweta Kapoor forecasts the return of the six-yard magic called the sari in 2004. A former model, who also used to work in stained glass, Kapoor got married at the age of 18 to interior designer Manish who encouraged her to pursue her dreams. “I realised that there was nothing as sensuous as the sari and also that you can be a master of all traits if you give each your best shot,” says Kapoor. A Carmel Convent School product, who graduated in English from Gargi College, she did a short course in stained glass designing but the desire to design clothes was all powering. “I don’t have any formal training in designing clothes but what you really need is aesthetics and the ability to play with cuts and colours. The sari is the most elegant piece of unstitched fabric and I have taken it a step forward by embellishing it with semi-precious stones like pearls, rubies and Swarovski crystals,” says Kapoor. Kapoor, who is hoping to retail from the soon-to-be-opened store, Crescent in Qutub, has designed saris in a wide range of fabrics – crepe, chiffon, silk and Benarasi weaves with interesting Mughal-inspired motifs. “A sari, if given a new twist, is ideal for every occasion. Like for X’mas we had them with multi-coloured sequins and three X’mas leaves,” she says. Even though most of the collection is perfect for a trousseau with vibrant colours like wine red, midnight blue, classic black and cream, there is something for everyone. “I give my customers the option of choosing their own style for the blouse, either a halter or a tie back. So most of the saris come with a one meter unstitched blouse material. However, I make sure that it’s well coordinated with the sari, so that the overall look in sync with the colour and design philosophy,” concludes Kapoor. (Source: Hindustan Times)

Red Lips When it comes to summer lip wear, women have consistently given shiny glosses the go-ahead. But now, celebrities like Claire Danes and Sharon Stone are giving red lipstick the green light. The color has been revving up many a mouth in Hollywood and beyond. "It has a retro vibe about it," says Los Angeles makeup artist Chantal Moore, who is a big fan of the crimson-painted mouth. "And now there are sheerer reds that offer a splash of color without looking too dramatic." Better yet, anyone can wear red, Moore offers. Blue-reds work well on women with fair skin, and orange-reds flatter an olive or darker skin tone. To fire up your own lips—without leaving gloss entirely in your past—try a sheer formula, like Shu Uemura Sweet lip gloss in Cherry ($16; shuuemura.com). "Every time I wear it, people make a big deal about it," says Moore. Or go for a classic version, such as MAC Tinted Lipglass in Russian Red ($13.50; gloss.com). Just be prepared to stop traffic.


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