1. Lemons can do wondersLemons can help get rid of all the flaky skinunder your beard which leads to dandruff.The natural acids present in lemons keep yourskin dehydrated and control the funguswhich leads to a dandruff outbreak. Squeeze a

lemon in a cup of waterand rinse your

beard with it. Thedandruff will betaken care of au-tomatically. 2. Almond oilAlmond oils are

best if you arelooking for a

one-stop solu-tion for yourbeard dan-

druff. Rich invitamin E, it’s

non-greasy and acts as a

Fashionwise, the wave of maximalism isstill strong. After all the declutter and ‘lessis more’ talk of the previous years, fashion

is pulling all stops. Audacity is the guiding prin-ciple for the next season. And that’s what you

need to pull off from the 10 key trendsfrom the Fall/Winter 2017-18 inter-

national runways. From electrofurs, to glitter lurex to wideleather belts and thigh-high

boots – these are looks thatwill do Ranveer Singhproud. Even the relaxed fits

were over-sized. There’scolour, state-ment shoul-ders, cinchedwaists andvolume tocosy up... be-

cause winter is com-ing, and it’s sur-

vival of the choic-est. Time to be dar-

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● Fashion is | Wearing yourpersonality on your sleeve.● One word that describesme best | Vulnerable. ● As a person I am | Re-silient, troubled, dissatisfiedyet an eternal optimist. ● My sense of style | Eclecticand extreme. ● One thing that makes mefeel sexy | Nothing.● 5 essentials of awoman’s wardrobe | Aplain white tee for a ca-sual day out, well-fit-ted denims, stud ear-rings that canbe carried onany outfit, a figure-fittedblazer, a perfect pair of black or nude stilettos and afloral dress ● 3 things I never leavehome without | Lip balm,kajal, women’s razor.● A priceless possession I’llnever want to give away | Aring from my grandmother –although I may pass it on tomy child some day.● An ideal outfit for |A fun party | Crop top,trainers and high-waistjeans. ● A formal work set-ting | All white. ● A casualday out with friends | Flim-sy cotton dress. ● A hot date| Red lips, short skirt andhigh expectations.● My shopping strategy |Know what you want andget in and out of the storefast, before you buy some-thing extravagant and im-possible to wear.● One valuable beautytip for women | Use a ra-zor to clean and exfoliateyour skin. ● My favourite style trick| Simplify your looks.● My favourite fashiontrend | Colour blocking. ● A fashion trend I can-not stand | Animal print.● Essential pairs of shoesevery woman must pos-sess | Ridiculously high pairof heels, ridiculously comfychappals and brogues. ● If you had to spend your life wearing just onekind of outfit, it would be |

Lungi. ● On fashion blunders |I once wore a pair of longdungarees with heels; recipefor tripping over your own feet.

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“Avoid investing inextravagant fashion”

MY FAVOURITES● Fashion icon | BrigitteBardot – she is

unapologeticallysexy● Perfume | NinaRicci L’Air DuTemps● Colours | Black,white, green● Fashion desti-nation | NewYork, for vintagestores● Most stylishperson in show-biz | Lady Gaga

RED ALERTTrends in pic: Red; plaid;

checks; duster coat; thigh-high socks

Want winter warmth? Gofor the collour red. If it’s

in plaid even better.Patent, matte and satinfinishes were used to

colour the runwways red.The floor-grazing coataka duster coat of lastseason is going strong

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MISH MASH Trends in pic: decon-

struction; grey; vintage sleeves

Mixed materialsand topsy-turvyclassics are the

new normal. Trya deconstruct-

ed suit orsweater

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CHOCO SHAKETrends in pic:

Chocolate; leather,shiny belts

Chocolate — fromcaramel to dark —

is an ‘it’ colour,,along with red

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SHINE ONTrends in pic:

Shimmer; feathers;pink; power shoulders

Fur is back, this timein neon colours.

But when it comes toaccents, feather is

the new fur

7PUFFA POWERTrends in pic: Puffa

jacket; graphic prints;sassy headgear

Go big or go homewith puffa jackets,whiich bring the es-

sential ski gear to thefashion forefront

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beauty

Beat the clockDo anti-aging creams work?Yes. The catch: You have to start us-ing it before the damage is done –that is before the wrinkles appear.

So when should I start?Ideally, at 35 years. But the use de-pends on skin damage, not age. Infact, eye creams can be started ear-lier as signs of eye area aging —dark circles, fine lines, puffiness —start to show as early as 18-20 years.Unless you know the ingredients,these just serve as moisturisers.

So, what are the ingredients? Look for a product with any or allof these words listed: Retinol,

hyaluronic acid, peptides, coen-zyme Q10, vitamins C, E, K, stemcells, glycolic acid, lactic acid.If you want skin lightening,look for licorice, kojicacid, coffee berry.

Serum, cream or gel?Serums are water-based and are moreconcentrated. Theypenetrate the skinfaster. If you have normalor dry skin, go for a mois-turising cream with aserum. Gels are good for oily skin.

Night cream vs day cream?You may be slathering on thenight cream ritually but it turns

out that our skin doesn’t knowthe difference between day

and night. It works 24x7 torepair itself. In fact, a day

cream with benefit ofsun protection ismore important.

Why the dra-ma around

n i g h tcreams?For

any cream to work really well, theminimum amount of time it

should be on the skin is fourhours. Hence, a night cream.

Also, preparations withretinol should not be ap-

plied during the day.

My aunt swears bymalai and honey.Do home

remedies help?The net is full of many

home cures. But your skinis not a kitchen. Expertsare sceptical of home

remedies. If you have a time-test-ed kitchen cure, it is unlikely toharm you. Looking to cure wrin-kle or pigmentation with laukiand besan – that is a miracle notlikely to happen.

I bought a 10 ml tube for `500,but it’s not working. Do I need toamp up my spend?No. Money doesn’t matter, ingre-dients do. In fact, a lot of expensivebrands are simply moisturisingcreams with a good fragrance. Youcan ask your dermatologist to sug-gest a product for you. Then applyit by mixing it with a moisturiser

and massage on the face andneck, gently, in circularmovements, at bedtime.

Experts: Dr JaishreeSharad, cosmetic dermatolo-

gist; Dr Geeta Fazalbhoy,dermatologist; and Dr Van-

dana Punjabi, dermatolo-gist-cosmetologist

A good sun-block is the best

anti-ageing cream.Start using sunscreenin your teenage years

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YOUR DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO CHIC WINTER WEAR IS HERE

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SKIRT SENSE Trends in pic:

Military style jacket; mid-length skirt

Winter skirts are be-low the knee. The flaat-tering cut is hemmedat the calf with full,flouncy movement.And military style is

on with jackeet re-vamped with bows,

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men’s grooming

great conditioner for your skinand hair which prevents theoutbreak of dandruff. 3. Keep your skin clean With a 24x7 lifestyle, beardgrooming often takes a back

seat. The easiest way to keepyour skin healthy is to cleanyour face with cold water, twicea day. You can always use amild moisturiser to get rid ofthe dirt as well. 4. Use aloe vera oftenChoose moisturisers with aloevera as an ingredient; it’s loadedwith healing and antibacterialproperties. It has all the natural

vitamins (especially vitamin E),that will soothe your itchy andflaky beard. Apply aloe vera gelon the area and wash it off inclean water. You will see the re-sults in a few days.5. Essential to comb yourbeard Comb your beard when it's wet.And pick up a soft brush.

— Anupam Dabral, Mensxp.com

Up your beard care5 easy ways to control beard dandruff this winter

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Winter is coming

IN A BLOOMTrends in pic: Big florals;

mid-length skirt

Look to your mommy’sliving room for inspira-

tion. Thhe big floral couch-es that she loves, and youhate, are everywhere but

this time in your dress,topp, pants and gowns

ANIMAL ATTACK Trends in pic: Animal

prints; oversized fits

Leopard print made itsmark on the runway,

from shirts to dresses– time to go wild

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JUST RELAX Trends in pic: Sweatpants;

leisure suits; high socks

The cosy leisure suit maybe tracksuit adjacent butit’s not your typical ath-leisure look. Wear them

with high heels

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