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From delicate decals to graphic eyes and sun-kissed copper tones, here’s your celebrity beauty guide to wearing summer ’22’s biggest makeup trends. The weather is really hot RN, making it time to pare back and freshen up your summer makeup looks with the latest 2022 trends. Gone are the cool-toned eyeshadow and burgundy lipsticks of winter—this summer is all about pastels, dewy cheekbones and graphic lids. Whether you are putting on a full face for a night out or just experimenting with your looks at home, try out one or more of these trends which are easy to master with…

Ample thought, deliberation, and effort go behind curating a notable professional profile on LinkedIn. But what sets you apart from the rest is perhaps a dash of honesty. Arielle Egozi—who has garnered over 9,000 followers on the employment-oriented online service—is being applauded for the demonstration of this very virtue. In the ‘experience’ field of her LinkedIn profile, she made no bones about mentioning being self-employed as a sex worker. Image: Courtesy Arielle Egozi/LinkedIn Arielle shared a screenshot of her experience profile, accompanied by a lengthy post explaining her reason for doing so. “I left an in-house job with fancy benefits two weeks ago, and the reason I could do that…

Summer is upon us, and as we reinvent our wardrobes for warm, sunny days, it’s the perfect time to #MakeAChange with our hair as well. The good news is that in 2022, you don’t need an occasion to color your hair and transform your look. If you are reading this, take it as a sign to discover and flaunt your best look every day. Wella has launched a diverse new collection to help consumers find and flaunt their vibe. So, make your hair your best accessory, and flaunt it as you step out. The new collection by Wella showcases 4…

No matter how many times we remind ourselves that the Earth is only a drop in the ocean that is the universe, it doesn’t seem real. But now, we have irrefutable proof. NASA has shared a batch of images taken by the most powerful telescope ever launched into space, the James Webb Space Telescope. The first image was released on 11th July at the White House which showed far-flung twinkling galaxies as they were 13 billion years ago. To us laymen, it might look like the night sky on Diwali but in reality, this is the deepest, clearest image of…

Bottomless brunches and gals’ nights’ replete with mimosas have the potential to leave you woozy the morning after. So, as you navigate your ‘hangxiety’, perhaps, try your hand at a few easy-lemon-squeezy cures that can offer some respite through the day? Cosmo got in touch with nutritionists who elucidate the foods and drinks that can help minimise the unpleasant after-effects of boozin’. Water and Electrolytes Start simple—drink up. “Alcohol is a diuretic; it severely dehydrates you. Owing to this dehydration, we lose electrolytes, including sodium and potassium. Hence, the consumption of drinks such as lemonade or coconut water can go far in replenishing your body with the essential nutrients and minerals,”…

If your best friend’s nude lipstick makes you look far too pale, don’t blame it on the lipstick!!! The wide variety of Indian skin tones—and undertones—makes discovering the perfect nude lip a daunting task, to say the very least. “The best way to find the ideal nude lip involves understanding what your skin undertone is. If you possess a warm undertone, opt for a shade that has a tinge of orange or yellow. Alternatively, if you possess a cool undertone, with splashes of pinkish-red across the skin, choose a lipstick that has a red or pink hue,” explains Namrata Soni, Founder of Simply Nam. Fair complexions should…

Bottomless brunches and gals’ nights’ replete with mimosas have the potential to leave you woozy the morning after. So, as you navigate your ‘hangxiety’, perhaps, try your hand at a few easy-lemon-squeezy cures that can offer some respite through the day? Cosmo got in touch with nutritionists who elucidate the foods and drinks that can help minimise the unpleasant after-effects of boozin’. Water and Electrolytes Start simple—drink up. “Alcohol is a diuretic; it severely dehydrates you. Owing to this dehydration, we lose electrolytes, including sodium and potassium. Hence, the consumption of drinks such as lemonade or coconut water can go far in replenishing your body with the essential nutrients and minerals,”…

From fighting burnout to improving self-esteem, treat journaling as your new therapist. Journaling has become super-popular in recent years, but it is not all about snapping pictures of your gorgeous layouts for the ’Gram—keeping a mental health journal can be really good for your mental well-being, too.“Many people find journaling therapeutic,” says UK-based Lindsay George, a psychotherapist and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. “One of its key benefits for your mental health is that it helps with emotional regulation by managing stress and anxiety better, reducing feelings of distress, and increasing well-being.”Still not sure if keeping…

We talk to our mates about sex, politics, and health, yet conversations around cash are still taboo. Here’s how to tackle those tricky situations and walk away with your group intact… When it comes to contentious topics, money is right up there. We have all been in situations where someone doesn’t fancy paying their share of the bar tab, or maybe you are the one who finds their friends splashing out carelessly, and you feel left behind? Whatever the issue, dealing with it is rarely fun. But it is not just awkward: not talking about money with friends could be…

Move over metallics; pastels are here to stay, ALL SEASON LONG. Summer lends the perfect opportunity to play with soft, muted tones that do a *pretty good* job of instilling a sense of calm and bliss. Pretty-to-look-at pastel hues add just the right amount of oomph to your manicure, all while retaining a sophisticated and elegant look. READ MORE: Sonam Kapoor Shows You How to Embellish Your Hair Without Using Flowers That said, not all pastel nail lacquers suit varying skin types. While blush pinks may work for a medium undertone, caramel-to-dark undertones may hit the jackpot with a sky…