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EDITOR’S LETTER • IN THIS SPECIAL ISSUE, WE IDENTIFY 50 OUTSTANDING WOMEN WHO ARE UNSTOPPABLE—WHO HAVE MADE A MARK IN WHATEVER THEY DO, WITH SHEER GRIT AND DETERMINATION

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FEMINA FABULOUS 50 • The women who inspire us are the ones who make us believe that anything is possible, who have risen from the ashes or who have walked farther to establish themselves in their own right, who have challenged glass ceilings at the workplace or in the skies… The women who inspire us are too many to count, but this selection of 50 will motivate us to march ahead

ZARINE MANCHANDA

ALL ABOUT YOU

LESSONS IN THRIFT • Remember how our parents were careful with money and prudent with expenditures? Well, those thrifty habits are the need of the hour, finds Anindita Ghosh

Don’t Mind the DISTANCE • A long-distance marriage can be tough to sustain, but having a plan will help, says Aishwarya Acharya

DEAL OR NO DEAL? • What do you look for in a partner? Take this quiz and find out which trait is most important for you.

FASHION

MICRO MATTERS • Fit in all your essentials, minus the shoulder ache! We bring you mini purses that stand tall among current trends

UPCYCLE IN STYLE • Ruman Baig shares a list of innovative ways in which you can revamp your old clothes for a cool new look

Colour Me Pretty • Ruman Baig shows you five tie-dye techniques to use this at home time to upcycle your clothes

Wonder Weaves • The world of fashion is shifting; designers are slowing down and returning to their roots. Weaves are being reimagined and presented in avant-garde style, perfectly juxtaposing the old and new

ON THE rocks • Diamonds are forever. We bring you a fine assortment of extravagant pieces to help you shine on

WARRIORS FOR THE EARTH • What does sustainability in fashion entail? These designers, who have consciously opted for ethical choices that cause lesser harm, or even help the enviroment, share insights with Ruman Baig

SIGN OF THE TIMES • A watch is an outfit's best friend! Check out the coolest watch trends of this season to match with your looks

MODERN MUSE • Muted tones, flushed cheeks, and glowing skin made it big on Indian and international Spring/Summer 2021 runways. Although face masks bring the focus on accentuated eyes, natural makeup looks are never going off charts.

TOP OF THE WORLD • Spice up a high bun for a chic avatar, says Eden Noronha

THE Glam EDIT • A few celebrity looks that are the perfect inspiration for the upcoming festivities

HOT RIGHT NOW • All that’s fresh and fun on the beauty shelf

The Midas Touch • Celebrate with gold pigments and exude royalty, says Eden Noronha

YOU ASK • The one-stop panel for all your skin, makeup, and hair questions

SET THE FESTIVE MOOD! • The last three months of the year are a time to celebrate—even in a year as challenging as this one. This month, decide that you will allow food to add a new...