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Spring 2010 Runway Trends

1 Feminine Florals [Photo: Dolce & Gabbana] Floral prints donned the Spring and Summer 2009 runways, and have once again reemerged for Spring 2010 as well. Colorful floral print dresses and floral embellishments on skirts and blouses were particularly seen during Milan’s Spring 2010 Fashion Week. Floral prints not only welcome the [...]

Street Art That Stops Traffic: Shepard Fairey

Driving down a busy city street, I took a double take when I saw a magnificent piece of street art. Artwork so inspiring that it made a seemingly run down building look almost poetic.

How to Get Eyes Like a Goddess

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. How are your drapes shaping up? Next time you’re prepping for the big night or the big day, take advice from MUA Saleha Abbasi, and fashion eyes like a goddess. Photography by Saleha Abbasi PREP 1. Apply eye cream. I recommend “All About Eyes” from Clinique. [...]

A Taste of Spilled Milk: Curried Onion Rings

James Shea, Amit Gulati, and Raj Bhattacharya are three guys with a dream. A dream of creating food that is “fresh, creative, and fun,” and their catering business, Spilled Milk Catering, is one of D.C.’s best kept secrets. We were lucky enough to get a few lessons on good food, and an original recipe, from [...]

Creative Director’s Cut: Fave fashion photos of 2009

In 2009, Sapna's talented contributors wowed us with their mastery, innovation and artistic skill. Here is a select review of last year's fabulous photos.

Trade Secrets for Camera-Ready Skin

March 10, 2010_A guide to achieving flawless looking skin on your special day. Our product recommendations and application tips will have you ready!Read on!

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Bollywood Dreams… In Ontario?

March 07, 2010_Calling all actors and actresses: Your dreams of becoming the next Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai are a Bollywood acting school away.Read on!

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Old World Meets Modern Day Fashion: Amrita Singh

February 16, 2010_Accidental love” can often turn into a lucrative and creative business; as is the case of Amrita Singh.Read on!

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New Bill Empowers Women Politicians in India

March 10, 2010_ It took 186 out of 245-seat members of India’s parliament to vote in favor of approving a bill that would “reserve a third of all seats in the national parliament and state legislatures for women”. With only one member who actually voted against the bill... [Photo credit: BBC News/ AP]Read full entry

Running For Her Life: Naseem Hamid

March 01, 2010_As she ran in the 100 m race in the South Asian Federation (SAF) games hosted in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 23 year old, Naseem Hamid had no idea that she would earn the title of the fastest woman in South Asia. After 11.81 seconds, Hamid became the first woman... [Photo: AFP]Read full entry

Bollywood on Olympic Ice, Not Team India

February 23, 2010_The reigning US Champions, Meryl Davis and Charlie White brought Bollywood to the Vancouver Olympic Ice Dancing Competition this week, in the Original Dance round. Bringing the crowd to their feet, the two skaters put on a show skating to 'Kajre Re' from Bunty Aur Babli.Read full entry

Multitasking Her Way to Sports Illustrated

February 17, 2010_Looking out my window, the cold winter day has me longing for the sun, the warmth, and the beaches, and to add to it, the new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2010 has arrived in my mailbox. Preparing to flip through swim suits that are still out of reach, I found... [Photo: Sports Illustrated]Read full entry

Indian Celebs and ‘Year of Tiger’

February 14, 2010_India has launched what is largely considered its biggest ever pro-tiger campaign, broadcasting the slogan "Just 1,411 left. You can make a difference," on TV, Facebook and YouTube. In addition, the Indian World Wildlife Fund has leveraged the celebrity... [Photo: National Geographic]Read full entry

Strike a Pose: India’s Transgender Pageant

February 02, 2010_Tyra would be so proud (and not to mention Jay Manuel and Miss J)! Shaking their hips, striking a pose, captivating the attention of so many, all eyes were on the “Super Queen”, the first transgender beauty contest hosted in India. Just like America’s Next Top Model... [Photo: BBC News]Read full entry

More Ways to Help Haiti

January 26, 2010_Did you already text your donation to the Red Cross or Wyclef? There is still more to do! Here is a list of more organizations trying to make a difference on the ground. Music For Relief is offering a compilation of unreleased music, available for free download on MusicForRelief.org. The site...Read full entry

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