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Fragrances

Luxury men’s fragrances that every man should have in his collection, according to a fashion photographer

Fashion photographer Keegan Crasto tells us about his cherished scents & moments. Lavenderoom: Which are the top 5 fragrances you love/ use and why?Keegan Crasto (KC): Here are my favourites : 1 . Armani Aqua di Gio is my go-to…

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A Curly Girls Guide To Monsoon Hair Care

If managing curly hair was not tough enough, monsoon humidity makes it quite a task. Bani Sachar, tells us how to treat those wispy tresses

Fragrances

Here’s What Sets M. Micallef Perfumes Apart From the Rest

M.Micallef launched their recent fragrance G.N Tonic in India. Thanks to their latest fragrance, my latest addiction is wearable gin.

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From being people shy to a beauty influencer, here’s how Khadija of Beauty Anomaly made it happen

Being people shy to a beauty influencer, Khadija of Beauty Anomaly made it happen beauty awards were just one of the perks that followed.

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Content Creator, Tanishi Ravani on why her nose will always belong to the humble yet intoxicating jasmine

Content creator, Tanishi Ravani shares on why her nose will always belong to the humble yet intoxicating Jasmine Scent.

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6 things I wish I knew before going to a Turkish Hammam

In the serene confines of the Turkish Hammam, here are some of the remarkable spiritual encounters one can expect:

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“It’s not about the glitz and the glamour — it’s about feeling my best inside and out,” says global Indian influencer, Diipa Büller-Khosla

“Over the years, I have learned that it’s not about the glitz and the glamour — it’s about feeling my best inside and out,” with this caption, she had my attention and admiration. Meet Diipa Büller-Khosla, who is not only…

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Fad or Fab: 6 beauty trends decoded

These trends are already a rage and are touted as the breakthrough trends of 2023 — but are they really pushing the envelope? Here, we weigh the hits and misses for you. 1. Biotech Beauty It seems ironic that something…

Wellness

How To Journal, as per every zodiac sign

How do you align your body and mind? Of course, the best options would be a soothing massage, a tight hug from a loved one, and someone to read and detangle your mind. But they are only sometimes available to…

Fragrances

What is Oudh? Exploring Ajmal’s Farm-to-Fragrance Journey in Assam

You must experience Oudh in its purest and pristine form, a sliver of finely carved wood resting on smouldering charcoal, and let its sweet, smoky fumes waft around you. It’s not what it does to you but how it makes…

Fragrances

Here’s my edit of 6 Indian perfume brands that you must try

Here’s my edit of 6 Indian perfume brands that you must try: 1. @ajmalperfumesin – heritage perfumery brand specialises in traditional and modern perfumes. 2. @isakfragrances – a 160-year old perfume house based out of Lucknow, makes some amazing perfumes inspired by royal attars…

Wellness

It’s 11/11 – Time to manifest and open your heart chakra

Manifesting is a new self-care practice and a positivity hack in wellness that helps you keep focused and positive. Whether you are intrigued by the concept or are a manifesting pro, you need to save the date – 11/11 or 11 November…

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Esha Tiwari, founder Kastoor fragrances, shares why you should take time off as a solo entrepreneur

As a solo founder, work and play blur the boundaries. If your business is your baby, you raise it 24*x7, 365 days a year. Here’s a deep dive into the mind and (scented) itinerary of Esha Tiwari, founder Kastoor, as…

Wellness

How to release negativity on Hunter’s Moon on October 9

What’s so special about October 9, and why should you save the date? Astronomically speaking, it’s the Hunter’s Moon on October 9, 2022, wherein the sun in Libra stands opposite the moon in Aries, which promises effective resolutions in the…

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10 Things you always wanted to ask a beauty editor

Sanjana Salunkhe Menezes, Beauty Editor, at Grazia India shares her beauty routine and the products that have her stamp of approval. Stylish, audacious, and resourceful – that’s Sanjana for you. I first met her on a beauty Media trip to…

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In conversation with a beauty editor: Sukriti Shahi

Fragrances

Decoding Chloé Naturelle Eau De Parfum

Nature is my inspiration and respiration; I resonated with this line in the Chloe Press Kit. Every holiday, I try a new fragrance (perks of the job), and during my recent holiday to Mauritius with friends, I took Chloe Naturelle…

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In conversation with Aiana Jain, Style coach and fashion influencer

She can be basic, vintage, timeless, quirky and fun – all at different times or simultaneously. If at all one thing is sure, you can’t typecast Aiana Jain in any style. Besides elegance, she carries unpredictability with panache. She is…

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A beauty editor shares the best skincare, makeup, and wellness hacks

She is all about unfiltered skin and unfiltered thoughts. She rocks red lipstick with as much ease as she shares her bare skin with her audience on social media. Meet Hena Desai, content & community lead, Unilever’s Love Beauty Planet,…

Horoscope May 2026:Make This Month About Fulfilment of Your Soul

May arrives with a shift in rhythm – gentler, yet undeniably powerful. While April asked you to turn inward, May invites you to integrate what you discovered. This is the month where insight becomes action, where healing begins to take…

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What Began in Uppada Is Now Travelling the World

Two sisters, one weave, and twelve years of quiet, stubborn belief that India’s most exquisite handloom deserved to be seen by the world A Passion Before It Was a BusinessIn 2014, when my sister Kavea and I started Kalaneca, nobody…

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From Kannauj to the Louvre: Master perfumer, Amal Jain places Indian perfumery on the global art stage

A fourth-generation perfumer brings India’s scent heritage into one of the world’s most revered cultural institutions—reframing fragrance as art, memory, and identity. Did you know that the art of Indian perfumery is older than the Louvre itself?And yet, it took…

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Does it ‘look difficult’ or should I just say ‘no’?

I decided to walk. My best walks have been ones when I skedaddle from the workout studio and decide to enjoy the breeze. Where I take a walk, and tell the studio to take one too! As I put one…

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12 Indian Beauty Creators Every Brand Must Have On Their Radar

Because the right creator isn’t just reach. It’s relevance, trust, and the kind of advocacy money alone can’t buy. After two decades in beauty editorial, I’ve watched the Indian beauty creator landscape go from a handful of bloggers to a…

Wellness

Why You’re Not Getting the Life You Ordered: The 7 Missing Ingredients of Your Frequency

Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” — the meditations, the gratitude journals, the morning lemon water — but your life still feels like a dish you didn’t order? If you’re stuck in a loop of draining clients, plateaued fitness,…

The Rise of Indie Beauty: 10 Niche Brands That Are Finally Having Their Main Character Moment

India’s beauty landscape has quietly shifted. The brands leading the conversation today are not always the ones with the biggest marketing budgets — they are founder-led, formulation-focused, and built on a deep understanding of Indian skin. Once overlooked, these homegrown…

Wellness

April 2026 Horoscope: A Time of Release, Renewal & Deep Inner Alignment

April unfolds as a month of inner recalibration. Where you’re still and just aware of your thoughts. That quiet place where transformation can actually happen. Take this new month to allow your intuition to speak to you. Block out the…

Fragrances

5 Body Mists This Gen Z Beauty Writer Is Obsessed With This Summer

Summer isn’t just here — it’s loud, sticky, and a little unforgiving. And if you live in a city wrapped in humidity (the kind where the air feels like a warm hug you didn’t ask for), you already know the…

Fragrances

If You Could Bottle The Scent Of Your Childhood, What Would It Smell Like?

We asked 10 perfumers, founders and fragrance connoisseurs a simple question- what their childhood smelled like. All their answers felt like home and will take you back to those memories you would never want to grow out of. 1. Shehzad…