"Alyssah Ali"
Publisher's Message, May 2010
Honesty There’s something to be said about the sanctity and value of honesty. ''Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind'' - Dr. Suess. But we all know that this can be challenging at times because there are so many dynamics associated with being honest—first to yourself and then to others in your life. But whichever way you look
Open Chest Interview with Alyssah Ali
Introducing the incandescent Alyssah Ali Nicknamed Pocahontas, 20-year-old Alyssah Ali is relatively fresh on the international modelling scene. This Trinidadian beauty is fast becoming a staple on the world’s runways and major ad campaigns, most recently with t
Thoughts from the Editor-In-Chief, May 2010
Taking the Plunge The idea of tying the knot has always intrigued me. Culture dictates that the idea of the ring comes with a deadline. Expiration dates for the marketability of ourselves and our potential soul mates—just like ripened fruit—hangs over our heads, coupled with prompt reminders by our elders. As with most things, men have it easier. They can
Neera's Get The Dish: Foods that Fit the Dress
Your big day is almost here and after all the hard work you’ve put into planning it, the last thing you want is an upset stomach, bloating, or a gas problem. Don’t add to the butterflies in your stomach by eating the wrong foods. Here are a few foods to steer clear of to keep your belly looking flat, and foods to load up on before saying “I do” (or just so you can look fabulous in that
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Style Alert: Metamorphism of the wedding dress
Ever wonder what to do with that prized possession, that wedding gown of yours? That extortionate, dust collector you can’t seem to give up or even fit into anymore? An ecologically proud Can ...
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Beautiful Origins
Taking an historical look at traditional South Asian beauty treatments It’s no secret that women have been obsessing over their beauty for thousands of years. Whether it was Romans and their scented baths, the Chinese bindi ...
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Great Expectations
Is your marriage doomed by cultural demands? Neha and Deepak (real names not used) met in university, fell in love and got married. Everything seemed splendid. But a yea ...
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Swingers
The alternative lifestyle is shaking its '60s rep and has become a popular choice for contemporary South Asian couples. Swinging is a means through which some couples add excitement and interest to their lives by incorporating individuals from outside of their relati ...
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Amar Returns To Show It Off All Over Again
This Brit sensation is setting her own tune in Bollywood and beyond Amar is bringing sexy back to the South Asian scene with the February release of her much-anticipated second album, ...
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