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MEGAN WEARS

Dress, ZARA
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ELSA WEARS
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MEGAN WEARS

Dress, ZARA
Jacket, REPLAY
Earrings, TESSA DESIGN
Shoes, STEVE MADDEN

KWEN WEARS
Shirt, TOPSHOP

Jeans, GUESS
Socks and shoes,

model’s own
ELSA WEARS
Shirt, H&M

Jeans, SISSY BOY
Shoes, SCHUTZ at Castelo

RETHA WEARS
Jumpsuit, FOREVER NEW

Shoes, ALDO

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Shoes, MRP
KWEN WEARS
Shirt, TOPSHOP
Jeans, GUESS
Shoes, model’s own
ELSA WEARS
Dress, KLÛK CGDT
Earrings, ACCESSORIZE
Clutch, WITCHERY

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KWEN WEARS
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Blazer, H&M
Jeans, GUESS
ELSA WEARS
Dress, H&M

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Earring, TESSA DESIGN

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lips dripping with allure. These
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DRENCHED
IN DARKS

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plum and eggplant,
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layer of gloss.

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And, by that we
mean your stockings!
Here’s our ultimate gift guide to shopping
for your fave people this season. You’re welcome!

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Score major brownie points with these affordable, yet charming, pressies.

The Secret Santa box available at PLUSHBOXlk.com
MIDAYA mug
Sachet of marshmallows
Mini jar of hot chocolate mix
Candy cane

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Customized Jar of Tea Floating Flamingo Notebook
TEAELI, Rs. 500 SUMMER LOVE, Rs. 450 BAREFOOT, Rs. 950

Candle Incense Sticks SPA CEYLON, Rs. 850 Underwear
ODEL, Rs. 850 MIDNIGHTDIVAS, Rs. 600

Oil Warmer & Mood Booster Handmade Soap Champagne glasses
CLIARA ESSENTIONAL OILS, BATH BLISS, Rs. 250 ARPICO, Rs. 910 (for two)

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PRAS AND DANTIES bra and panty set
INECTO ARGAN shampoo
INECTO ARGAN conditioner
Baguette raspberry macarons

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Enya Heels Jaffna, A Sketch Book Scarf
ROYAL & REGAL, Rs. 3,990 BAREFOOT, Rs. 2,600 BUDDHI BATIKS, Rs. 3,250
Make-Your-Own Skin Care Gift Pack

THEFACESHOP

Real Blend Calming Cream Soap, Rs. 1,720 Journal Shoes
Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Lotion, Rs. 2,290 THE DESIGN COLLECTIVE, Rs. 1,900 HOUSE OF LONALI, Rs. 4,850
Herb Day Lip and Eye Make-up Remover, Rs. 1,290

Doctor Belmeur Skin Care Kit, Rs. 1,390

Cheese & Wine
HOUSE OF WINES

Kapiti Blue Cheese (block), Rs. 2,300 Bowl Givenchy Mascara
Undurraga Aliwen Pinot Noir, Rs. 2,670 GANDHARA, Rs. 5,000 THE PARFUMERIE, Rs. 4,900

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Well-thought-out gifts are hard to come by.
Impress your nearest and dearest with presents so stylish,

they’ll be squealing with delight.

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WROOK cinnamon spice candle
AMANTÉ black lace robe
BATH AND BODY WORKS Be Joyful lotion
BATH AND BODY WORKS Be Joyful body wash
Baguette coffee macarons
THEFACESHOP goji berry sheet mask
The Rosie Project novel

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Sunglasses Godiva Chocolates Lipstick, Yves Saint Laurent
MANGO, Rs. 5,690 24 SEVEN COLOMBO, Rs. 7,500 Rouge Pur Couture in Rose Crazy
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Earrings Handbag Lamp
TIESH, Rs. 15,000 L’ATELIER TOUCHE, Rs. 11,700 PENDI, Rs. 15,000

Wallet Sandals Burberry Perfume Pack
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BUDDHI BATIKS silk dress
LEATHER COLLECTION clutch
SELYN handloom chain
VICTORIA’S SECRET Golden bloom lotion
VICTORIA’S SECRET Golden bloom fragrance mist

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Polaroid Instamax ESPRIT Watch Dom Perignon Champagne 750ml
HAYLEYS PIXEL CAFÉ, Rs. 16,800 BLINK, Rs. 21,000 WINEWORLD.LK, Rs. 38,100

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GIVENCHY Prisme Visage Silky Dior Perfume Pack SONY Earphones
Face Powder Quartet, Rs. 8,600 EXCLUSIVE LINES, Rs. 34,700 CAMERA.LK, Rs. 34,000
GIVENCHY Ombre Couture, Rs. 4,500
GIVENCHY Pop Gloss, Rs. 3,000
GIVENCHY Rouge Interdit Vinyl in Fushia Illicite,

Rs. 5,500

Earrings Samsung Galaxy Tab Ray-Ban Sunglasses
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Hunting for the perfect gift for the special man
in your life is hard. Worry not, we’ve got you covered
with these sophisticated gifts he will totally love!

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AMERICAN CREW rock n roll pomade and 3-1 wash
AMBERRY wooden bow tie and pocket square
FRENCH CONNECTION cufflinks
SOUL COFFEE caddy
MIDAYA mug
Assortment of candy

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Lapel pins 1-Year Gym Membership Dolce & Gabbana Perfume
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Balvenie Single Malt 12 Years Tie Tag Heuer Watch
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HINT: IT’S LIKELY

You haven’t bought the T-shirt, sure,
but if you’re window shopping in

unfaithfultown and shooting flirty-eyes
at the salesman, let us introduce you to

a little thing called micro-cheating.

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Is it your barista? HARMLESS IF THIS IS HOW ROB
Your PT? The FUN? FROM FINANCE
hot guy you try to SHARES HIS
catch the eye of at Sexual Health Australia.
around the water “With emotional cheating, SNACKS, YOU MIGHT
cooler? What I’m you definitely share a lot of BE CROSSING A
asking is, could you personal information with LINE.
be inadvertently this person in the way of
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a loaded question, but you and on top of that, you have
see, there’s this thing called real emotional feelings for this
micro-cheating, and it’s not person that goes further than
something so ridiculous or attraction.”
sinister that you’d assume you
haven’t done it. It’s not danger WARNING SIGNS
and blaring sirens—and it’s
usually a subconscious action. Signs you’re paddling in the
Still, it’s not all sunshine and shallows of danger, according
commitment either, and could to Spierings, include dressing
signal something that needs differently when you know
attention in your relationship. you’re going to be seeing a
In a relationship nutshell certain person, withholding
– a ‘rutshell’ – micro-cheating information from your partner
is the term that describes about who you’re hanging
all the small things (Blink with during after-work drinks
182 not included) we do or lying by omission. It could
that could have whispers of even be the fact you’re always
infidelity, without actually liking and commenting on
physically being unfaithful. one guy’s Instagram pics.
Just like Dr. Karl warns And the guy isn’t Zac Efron.
against micro-sleeping, micro- It’s a real guy. “Also, it’s when
cheating can take you into you don’t disclose you’re in a
territories you might regret. relationship or minimise the
Think of it as the little sister status of your relationship on
to emotional cheating, sans purpose,” she continues. “It’s
that deep emo-connection the same as seeking contact
that would otherwise derail with someone unnecessarily
a relationship (side note: It’s for advice on small topics or
said that emotional cheating going out of your way to speak
can hurt much more than its to someone else, following
physical counterpart). But, them on social media to the
given that micro-cheating can point where you know quite
build the blocks to something a few details about their life,
more, it evidently doesn’t take and developing an interest
physically smacking your lips in someone else to the point
on a juicy new conquest to you’ll do things that are
spell trouble. The first step completely unnecessary just
to note? A little overzealous to have minor contact with
flirtation. them.”
“[It’s] the little things
you do to show someone you It’s just harmless fun, you
fancy them; it doesn’t ever say. And yeah, we agree to
become physical and it’s also an extent. Every relationship
not really emotional,” explains has its own threshold or
Desiree Spierings, director ‘line’ when it comes to what
constitutes cheating. But

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micro-cheating shows that USE IT TO YOUR
you’re thinking about the ADVANTAGE
attention of someone who isn’t
your partner, and that’s not ? Let’s flip the switch: A little
cricket. Just think about the micro-cheating could throw
motivation behind that red lip ? a buoy to a floundering
you’re rocking to work out of “IT’S JUST relationship. When used
the norm because Kirk from HARMLESS wisely, it can potentially
accounting is in. How would FUN, YOU SAY. benefit your relationship.
your partner feel if they knew AND YEAH, WE
that was the reason behind the AGREE TO AN “It could show you that,
rouge? EXTENT” I’ve still got it, people find
me attractive and are into
“The line is crossed when me,” says Spierings. “This
you realise the things you could make you feel more
are saying to someone else – confident and, in turn, you
or the actions you’re doing bring this confidence into
– would feel quite hurtful your relationship. On top
if your partner knew,” says of that, your partner gets a
relationship therapist Amanda message that, ‘Wow, others
Joy Robb. “That, or when find my partner attractive’ and
it interferes with your own it ignites a fire that tells them
relationship, such as if you’re you are their partner and no
paying more attention to this one else’s.”
person than your partner, or
when you start to delete text Robb agrees that
messages in case your partner “harmless flirting is fun and
reads them.” can be shared with your
partner, but not when it
THE FLIP SIDE interferes and gets in the way
of your romantic feelings” in
What if you’re reading this the relationship. There’s the
and wondering whether your giveaway—if you feel you can’t
partner is engaging in a little engage in this behaviour in
micro- cheating of their own? the company of your S.O, you
It could be hard to pick the should back away.
signs when they’re not actually
cheating and doing things that “Harmless flirting can
would provide more obvious occur in front of a partner
and concrete signs. “If you or be disclosed to them in a
think your partner might be way that’s not a big deal,” says
micro-cheating, bring it up Robb, whereas “emotional
from a position where it is a cheating is secretive.” When is
negative characteristic of you,” it unequivocally and most-
says Spierings. “For example: definitely a no-no? If you have
‘I feel insecure when you a past with this person. If
contact this girl’ or ‘When I you’ve dated or had sex, do not
see you commenting a lot on entertain the idea of flirtation.
this girl’s social media posts, I We repeat: Do.not.go.there.
worry about our relationship.’ girl.friend.
If he cares about you, he’ll
want you to feel secure and
take your worries away.”

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LOVE LUST 20 “My college girlfriend

1“She bought me an MEN TELL US 11planned a historical
bar tour around the
electric guitar and six THE BEST city, complete with
months of lessons. GIFTS maps and tidbits on
Best. Gift. Ever.” each bar we visited. I
THEY’VE love history, so it was
—Danura, 28 EVER the perfect
combination for a
2“A puppy. It was RECEIVED great night out.”
—Sanjeeva, 28
especially awesome STUMPED ON WHAT TO GIVE BAE THIS CHRISTMAS?
because growing up, WRAP HIM AROUND YOUR LITTLE FINGER WITH THESE “My girl knows I love
I’d always wanted cooking (for her,
SLAM-DUNKS! especially), so she
a dog but since coupled this
my mother was COMPILED BY K AV EE JAYASURI YA
allergic, I never got to knowledge with our
7“An Easter bunny 8“A coupon book full of
have one.” 10shared dream of
—Azad, 26 onesie with a pair of sexually explicit acts travelling the world,
Ray-Ban sunglasses. that I could use at my and came up with a
3“Homemade cute cookbook with a
It was great.” leisure.” commissioned
baked goods.” —Haresh, 23 —Jeremy, 26 picture of us on the
—Navin, 24 front and recipes
from all the places
4“A SpongeBob we have visited or
dream of exploring in
SquarePants toast the future. It was so
grill! Always puts thoughtful and
personal, and
a smile on my something we could
face when the toast both enjoy.”
—Gayan, 27
pops up!” 9“A collection
—Dinesh, 24 of my favorite
comic books.”
5“Steak, alcohol and —Pasindu, 23
sexual favors.”
—Nayan, 25

6“A vertical smoker.

Homemade bacon,
baby!”

—Charith, 28
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12“A typewriter. As a 15“The books she got 16“My girlfriend booked 18“An engraved Zippo.”
writer, it was the me: Dan Carter: The us a trip to Paris. —Lahiru, 25
best gift I’ve Autobiography of an Doesn’t get more
ever received” All Blacks Legend romantic than that.” 19“Sex with my
—Janik, 26 and The Real McCaw: —Shehan, 28 girlfriend and a box
The Autobiography. of Godiva chocolates
13“A hotel room with I’m a fan of them 17“My wife, naked for dessert.”
just my wife and no both and had been except for a tie and —Farhan, 25
clothes.” dying to read them.” one of my work shirts
—Thilan, 29 —Shaznin, 27 with just one button 20“A back massage.”
done up, waiting for —Yohan, 23
14. me to get home.”
—Salih, 29
“bAeecrrsa.teWoefaorneemoaf mrryiefdavnoorwit.e”

—Rahul, 26

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Body Q&A

Q /Duringgirl-on-top, Q / I had sex on the HAVE A QUE STION YOU Q / Do nipples Q / I know l’m
I can’t stop thinking beach last night. Why DESPERATELY WANT fluctuate in size supposed to pee
about what my body is my vag still sore? ANSWERED? based on temp? after sex, but what
looks like. Help! REACH OUT TO US AT I swear my areolae about after using my
A /Anything from chafing get bigger when it’s vibrator?
A / When you’re naked sand to condoms to an [email protected] hot out.
and trying to exude the XL package can cause A / Yes. Just like a
confidence of a soreness in your lady A / We all know what penis, a vibe can push
Victoria’s Secret parts post-sex, says happens the moment any bacteria on your
Angel, it’s easy to let ob-gyn Sherry Ross, you walk into the skin (or the toy itself)
insecurity take over. MD, author of She- frozen-food aisle of the toward and into your
But, try to think about ology: The Definitive grocery store: Bing, urethra, where it can
the positives. “Focus Guide to Women’s bing! Headlights on. cause a urinary tract
on one part of your Intimate Health. Period. So yes, nipples can infection, says Dr. Hill.
body that makes you For immediate comfort, grow and shrink in size If your bladder is full
feel good about take a bath with a few based on when you’re buzzing,
yourself,” says squirts of extra-virgin temperature—and you’re even more likely
marriage and sex coconut oil in the water, heat usually returns to get a UTI, because
therapist Jane Greer, which can soothe them to normal. Nips any germ build-up
PhD, author of What soreness and should can also change in size hasn’t been flushed
About Me? Stop loosen any sand that got and appearance due to out since your last pee.
Selfishness From all up in there. (Just hormones and The simple solution?
Ruining Your don’t douche! Your different life stages, Go to the bathroom
Relationship. vagina is self-cleaning.) says Dr. Ross. As for before your session
Maybe it’s your If you notice itching or your areolae – the and right after you’re
banging breasts, discharge along with the darkened circle that done. Clean your toy
flowing hair or super- discomfort, make an surrounds your nipples after each use with
green eyes—whatever appointment with your – those can expand mild soap and warm
it is, work it when gyno ASAP to rule out when there’s added water or an
you’re on top. It also bacterial vaginosis blood flow to the area antibacterial toy
helps to ask your guy (which can happen if (like during sex), which cleaner, and let it dry
what he loves about seaside souvenirs also increases their completely. That way,
you. “It can be hard to brought bacteria into sensitivity and makes you’re less likely to
believe that something your vagina), a potential touching them feel bring about that
you’re insecure about latex allergy or an STI. extra good. Most burning feeling.
is what others find Next time, have sex on a changes are fine, says
beautiful. Having him towel or chair, and Dr. Ross, but tell your IMAGE: GETTY IMAGES
tell you these things spend ample time on doc if you experience
can make you feel foreplay so you’re any unusual
more confident,” naturally lubricated. sensations.
adds Greer.

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“DOING THE ROBOT

ON THE DANCE FLOOR? AWESOME.
IN BED? NOT SO MUCH.”

Q / Do I have to tell Q / My summer fling
my doc my sexual is robotic in bed. Any
orientation? pointers?

A / You don’t have to, A / First, cut the guy a
but in this case, little slack. “That
sharing is caring for might be all he
your girl parts. “Your knows,” says Greer.
sexual practices may “He may be unsure
influence how your about what’s going to
doctor does your turn you on and is
exam,” says ob-gyn sticking to what’s
Allison Hill, MD. For worked for him in the
example, a gyno may past.” If his tempo is
use a smaller less than fluid, grab
speculum on a lesbian his hips (or squeeze
who doesn’t engage in his cheeks) during
penetrative sex. It’s missionary and pull
also worth speaking him closer to you, then
up because, strangely guide his hips back
enough, your provider and forth the way you
probably won’t ask. A like it.
new study published
in JAMA Internal
Medicine revealed
that, while nearly 80
percent of docs said
they didn’t think
patients would want to
disclose their sexual
orientation, only 10
percent of people said
they would refuse to
give it.

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ADVICE FROM

OUR GUY
GURU, LOGAN

haansimky- HILL
thing

Q/ SOS! MY FIANCÉ HAS AWESOME

STYLE WHEN HE SHOPS FOR
HIMSELF, BUT SOMEHOW ALL THE
GIFTS HE PICKS OUT FOR ME ARE
HIDEOUS. HOW DO I TELL HIM?

A You don’t. Hate to say it, but the thought does
count—and he is trying—so criticizing his unfortunate
taste will come across as ungrateful. Instead, steer
him toward better choices. Before holidays and
birthdays, drop obvious hints like giant bread crumbs
he can pick up as he hunts for presents: “I wish I had
a nice new wallet.…Chance the Rapper is coming to
town, but the tickets are so expensive.…You know
what’s underrated? Gift cards. Nobody ever gets me
gift cards anymore.…” Unless he’s totally oblivious,
he’ll get the message.

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GO FROM BOOTY Q/ I SLEPT WITH Q/ I don’t talk to Q/ DOES MY HUBBY REALLY NOT
CALL TO THE BOO my ex, but he keeps
THIS GUY AFTER writing our special NOTICE WHEN HE ADJUSTS
HE CALLS A FEW GREAT song lyrics as his HIMSELF IN PUBLIC? HE DOES IT
DATES, THEN Instagram captions. ALL THE TIME, AND IT’S SO
OUR NEXT Is this an invite to EMBARRASSING!
MEET-UP FELT get back together?
LIKE A BOOTY A Nope. When your husband reshuffles his junk in
CALL. CAN I GET A Who cares? Seriously,
HIM TO PURSUE those jeans, he’s acting on pure animal instinct—
ME SERIOUSLY even if this is his vague, just like a baboon scratching his ass. You have to
AGAIN? odd and indirect way of call him out in order to alert him to this very
reaching out, you don’t noticeable move. Say something that sends the
A If he doesn’t want want to be with a guy message loud and clear: As in, “Babe, the whole
who’s so passive- room just saw you adjust yourself! I know your
anything deep, you can’t aggressive, and you’re pants can barely contain your massive manhood,
force him to get real. not even sure if he wants but can you please act like you weren’t raised in the
And trying is usually a you back! If he’s looking jungle?” That should inspire him to be a little more
waste of time. However, to be with you, he discreet when it comes to rearranging himself in
you can be clear about should man up and stop front of others. Or at the very least, he’ll do it when
your expectations. Next playing social media he knows you’re not looking.
time you talk, propose a games. Hold out for a
IIMMAAGGEE: SE:X GA EMTPTLYE I1M|A GW EO SR D(S2:) E X A M P L E 2 proper date that can’t be DM or old-fashioned Q/ My guy friend he’s possessive. He
confused with a last- phone call before giving tells other dudes doesn’t want to be your
minute sex request, like him another thought. who hit on me that boyfriend but still wants
meeting before the sun I’m taken, yet he to be the only man in
goes down at some place Q/ The guy I’m says to me that he your life. Regardless,
other than a bar. Then, seeing is so chatty just wants to be none of these
be blunt about what over text, but buds. What gives? motivations are
you’re after: “I know totally clams up in acceptable because he’s
we’re just getting to person. Can I draw A I’ve known guys to run butting in without your
know each other, but I’m the talkative permission. Tell him to
looking for more than a version of him out interference like this for knock it off. It’s your
casual hookup. Are of hiding? at least three reasons: right (and only yours) to
One is brotherly love. He shoot guys down...
???you?” A Only more IRL doesn’t think these or pick them up.
random dudes are good
Q/ My BF and I interactions will tell. enough for you, so he’s
have been together Some guys are shy and acting protective. Two,
for three years, but need a while to get he has a secret crush.
we haven’t said “I comfortable and loosen He wants you but can’t
love you.” Is that up in front of someone admit it—maybe not
weird? they really like. Others even to himself. Three,
are nothing but thumbs:
A That’s a long time. If super expressive and
engaging via text, but
you love him, you should not so much when
say so! He could simply they’re face-to-face with
be nervous to say it first. you. Give him a few
Or, it’s possible he’s not more dates to settle in
there yet. If that’s the and show you who he
case, wouldn’t you rather really is. And while
know now than invest that’s happening, keep
more time wondering? texting. Your back-and-
forth banter is helping.

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NEW YOU
IN
PROGRESS

WORDS: CHANDRA PEPINO | IMAGE: GETTY IMAGES We’re at the end of 2017, so whether you’re inches
away from your fitness goal or just getting started,
mind-body balance is key. Our three nuggets of wisdom
as you hit the home stretch:

1 2 3

Work out Your body can Those burpees
and eat right do anything. are instantly
because you It’s your mind more fun when
love your body, you have to you do them
not because you convince. with a friend!
hate it.

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SOUL TO SOLE
HANGOVER
HEALING

Lankan folks don’t kid around when
it comes to end-of-year celebrations,
so it’s only natural that some of these
December nights will end up with you on
a trusty friend’s couch, scrolling through
all your drunk texts, suffering from a
splitting headache, a queasy stomach
and a mouth drier than the Colombo
heat (we’ve all been there!).
But fear not, we’re not telling you to
hold back on the partying (what,
blasphemy is that!?). Instead, Anuradha
Withanachchi drops deets on how to
handle all your after-the-afterparty
(and end of year) problems.

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BODY

Whether you’re busting a FIRSTFTIRHSINT:GHSYDRATE your inner warrior princess inquire about your career and
move to a hot baila beat will be gearing up to slay, love life. It’s only natural to
with one of your drunken Water, water, water. There’s but stop yourself before you feel a little drained. So, pen
uncles or grinding the no other way to kickstart go on full beast mode. Why in a bit of time for yourself,
night away with a hottie your hangover healing not run that extra mile, you slap on a face mask (extra
at an NYE showdown, process than by hydrating. might ask? Your body is in points if it’s detoxifying! Try
you’re probably living Alcohol is a diuretic known recovery mode. So, pushing Spa Ceylon’s Coconut Sugar
your best holiday life, to notoriously dehydrate it too hard may cause further Purifying Hot Masque),
letting your hair down your body. So, to counter dehydration and worsen the set the scene with essential
and fitting in as many this, pumping your body hangover situation. oils (try Cliárá’s Eucalyptus
booze sessions (forget any with fluids should be #1 on Essential Oil), and re-evaluate
talk of moderation) as your list. Better yet, put all Stick to a low-intensity the past year or start on your
possible. the island perks to good use workout, and at the end of New Year’s resolutions. The
That being said, all those by chugging some thambili. your sweat session, spend a peace and quiet is sure to give
decadent tipples tend Extremely hydrating and full few extra minutes stretching, your mind and body a much-
to catch up with you of electrolytes – minerals that with special focus on your needed rest after a long year
faster than your tequila are essential for maintaining feet to make sure your killer and an even longer month of
shot. The last thing you fluid balance in the body – pumps won’t continue to kill twerking!
need is to make it to coconut water will be the your heels. Follow up with a
NYE, only to curl up on next best thing to H2O for cold soak (with Epsom salt) By the time you’re done with
your couch because the your parched body (try W1 for the best of leg days. this list, it’ll be time to waltz
previous weeks’ nausea pressed juice by Arô Juices into 2018 like the star you
has not subsided. You’re as an equally ah-may-zing PAMYOPEURRSELF are!
no rookie, so follow these substitute). Besides helping
easy, non-queasy steps to kick your hangover to the This remedy is more for the
party like a pro. curb, hydrating over the exhausted body and mind
holidays is a great way to get than the actual hangover.
SAY BUH-BYE into the habit of increasing Chances are, you’re probably
TO THE NIGHT your daily water intake, which in need of some R&R after
results in a clearer mind, a whole month of tottering
Yes, we know: Lying in bed, glowing skin and weight loss. around in Louboutins, hitting
clutching your head and Make that alcohol indulgence up bars, meeting pre-holiday
questioning all your life mean something! deadlines and attending
decisions – including the numerous family gatherings.
previous night’s antics, like SLOT IN Colombo has a wide selection
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the gang to numerous rounds very tempting to lie in bed with your inner zen. There’s
of tequila shots, which hit as you frantically delete your no better way to unwind after
your bank balance hard drunken Snapchat stories, a long, eventful year and gear
– may seem like the only while nursing the results of up for the upcoming one than
option after a night out. But, your rough night. But, the by getting a relaxing massage
snap out of this negative sooner you get moving, the as you doze (the hangover
rut if you want to progress better you’ll feel. A small jog and the busy AF year) off
into the ‘new year, new me’ down your lane (surprise peacefully.
phase. Negative thoughts and all those nosy neighbors
rehashing drunken nights who snitch about your FIND SOME
won’t get you anywhere; so, midnight shenanigans to ME TIME
accept the fact that there your parents with a wave,
IMAGES: GETTY IMAGES (2) may have been a few too too!) or a toned down version All the entertaining and
many drunken slurs, vow to of your usual cardio sesh is rocking parties are eventually
do better next time, forgive ideal for battling that bloat going to take a toll on mental
yourself and move on. You’re and sweating out the toxins calm…especially with those
too badass to let a couple of from all those cocktails you nosy aunties who relentlessly
silly slip-ups get in your way. knocked down. By this time,

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Prep
Your
Body
For the
Party
Season

‘Tis the season of boozing and
giving our bodies a right ol’
beating. To avoid the festive
crash, we’ve got the perfect
pretox to party-proof your vitals.

BY SHARI NEMENTZIK

We could sit here and tell you to CLEANSE YOUR LIVER HIT THE GYM
make healthy food swaps (choose
a protein-rich wrap over a greasy “Your liver is the most important organ Push your body with some high-intensity
burger and fries) and limit the Cosmo- involved in detoxification, so your goal interval training (HIIT): think 20
politans (the ones you sip, not us #obvs), should be to reduce any liver-loading seconds of jumping jacks followed by 10
but we all know that ain’t gonna happen. substances in advance to give your liver a seconds of rest. You’d spend less time
The intention might be there, but it’s out better chance to eliminate alcohol,” says in the gym, but still burn plenty of fat
of the window as soon as you get a whiff nutritionist and personal trainer Nik and boost your metabolism. Go hard so
of LIITs. So, let’s cut the bullsh*t, admit Toth (@theleanbodycoach). “Start off by that a period of rest come Christmas will
you’re gonna let loose this month, and avoiding processed foods, trans fats, and actually be beneficial for you.
get your body in fighting shape before anything made with synthetic substances
the hors d’oeuvres hit the table. or treated with pesticide.” 4 WEEKS OUT

COUNTDOWN FILL UP ON FIBER START EACH DAY WITH LEMON WATER
TO PARTY TIME
“Incorporate chia seeds, flax seeds, pats, Drinking any water first thing in the
6 WEEKS OUT psyllium husk and fibrous vegetables morning is good for you, as it helps flush
such as celery, asparagus and leafy the digestive system and hydrates the
greens into your diet,” says Toth. “This body. Add a dash of lemon and you’ve
will cleanse your bowels, and ensure you got yourself some immunity-boosting
digest large amounts of food and drink vitamin C to boot.
most effectively.”
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BODY

BITTER IS BETTER BRUSH, BRUSH AND AWAY DO SHOTS Sh*t! I drank
too much and
“Add bitter foods to your Dry body-brushing is a No, not those shots (well,
salad such as endives, great tool to stimulate the not yet anyway). A swig of have work
chicory and lettuce, as they lymphatic system, which Aloe Vera juice before going tomorrow.
support bile production, liver helps rid your body of waste out soothes the lining of the What to do…
detoxification, aid digestion and toxins. Brush upwards digestive tract in preparation
and get kidneys in tip-top and towards the main lymph for the harshness of alcohol Eat lean PROTEIN: think
shape,” says Toth. nodes in the body—groin, and helps strengthen your chicken kebab, without
armpit and back of neck. immune system. Be warned: wrap. Alcohol can have
too much can have a laxative a ricochet effect on your
2 WEEKS OUT THE DAY OF… effect. Not ideal pre-party… blood sugar, but protein
can stabilize that and
START PROBIOTICS LINE YOUR STOMACH AT THE PARTY keep you from feeling
nauseous.
“Take a probiotic tablet “Have a solid meal containing BE CHOOSY
daily,” recommends Toth. protein, healthy fats, and If you absolutely need
“Alcohol is full of sugar—and slow-release carbohydrates “Choose low sugar, clear fast food, FRIES aren’t
high consumption of sugar such as brown rice, salmon beverages like vodka and the worst choice—at
disrupts the good bacteria and avocado, as it slows down soda, or gin and tonic water, least potatoes have
and increases the bad ones. the release of sugar into the over calorie-laden cocktails potassium and sodium,
By taking a probiotic daily, bloodstream,” says Toth. “This or wine,” says Toth. “Clear which help balance the
you can ensure you feed the slows down the digestion alcohol is less likely to make fluids in the body.
good guys and boost your process, meaning it will you feel sick the next day. The
immune system.” take longer for alcohol to be dark stuff contains hangover- COCONUT WATER
absorbed into your body.” inducing substances called before bed, ideally with
1 WEEK OUT congeners.” a pinch of salt will help
your body rehydrate. Or,
SUPER GREENS TAKE SPIRULINA ONE FOR ONE try a sports drink—it will IMAGES: GETTY IMAGES (2)
replenish your body with
“Herbs and supplements “Spirulina is a great source of For every booze drink, have a sugars, and help prevent
like St. Mary’s thistle, globe B Vitamins, containing B6, glass of water to help hydrate dizziness and next-day
artichoke and turmeric which is great for hangovers, your body. Look, we know weakness.
support the liver,” says Toth. B1, B2 and B3,” explains you’ve heard it all before, but
“You can also take a liver Toth. “Take at least one spoon it’s for a good reason—this Take a PARACETAMOL,
support supplement.” before going out, and repeat really is the best way to avoid if you feel a headache
the same the next day.” a nasty hangover. coming, but make sure
you pop it with some
food.

Eat EGGS for breakfast.
They reduce the effect of
alcohol toxins and help
your liver out.

Have MISO soup
mid-morning. It’s a great
remedy that hydrates and
restocks sodium levels.

Keep drinking that
WATER!

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TO PACKING

SMART

The countdown to the end of the year has
officially begun, and most of you are likely
planning how to spend what’s remaining of your
annual leave! Maybe you’re hoping to spend
it lazing away on a beach in the Maldives,
hiking up Mount Batur in Bali or on a family
trip to Galle. No matter where you’re off to,
be it overseas or travelling within Sri Lanka,
knowing how to pack smart will save you a ton
of suitcase space (for shopping), and more
importantly, give you peace of mind as you
embark on your vacay. After all, you don’t want
to be lugging around a ginormous suitcase plus
a carry-on, while you’re supposed to be out

having fun, right? Right. Let’s prep..

BY SHIHAAM HASSANALI

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If you’re catching a flight or TRY PACKING It may take time to determine TMRUASVTE-LHAEVSESENTIALS
trying to fit suitcases into the CUBES what works for you, but when
boot of a car, skilful packing you do, it’ll feel like a packing
can save you a world of This is really a game changer. dream come true.
hassle. The goal is to travel These cubes will keep all
light, so that means just one your belongings compact, PACK
bag (even though you may tidy and you’ll find things TRAVEL-
have allowance for more). I in record time, even if it’s SIZED
used to be a serious over- in your backpack. They’re TOILETRIES
packer. I can’t tell you how basically small, zipped fabric
many times I thought I might containers that come in You don’t need large bottles
need all five of my black tank various sizes, are typically sold of shampoo, conditioner and
tops or my three bikinis, each in a set and can fit in any type face wash when you travel.
with a matching cover-up… of luggage (suitcase, carry-on, Instead, opt for the travel-
you know, just in case. But, backpack or duffel!). What’s sized versions of your fave
the truth of the matter is that not to love? products. When it comes to
I only used one tank top, a make-up, I’ve toned down
single bikini and zero cover- OPT FOR A (with difficulty) how much I
ups. Learning to get over the CAPSULE usually carry. If you can’t do
habit of over-packing has WARDROBE without a full face of make-
come with a lot of trial and up, select a small multi-
error (I still have moments of To help you pack light, functional palette. Clinique
weakness), but I think I’ve choose a selected number of and Benefit Cosmetics usually
gotten pretty good (or so I clothing items that can be carry travel sets (complete
like to think!). Here are my interchanged among outfits. with skin care and make-up
top tips to totally win at your How you make this choice options) that work great when
packing game. will depend on where you’re you’re on the go.
going (is it going to be hot
PICK THE or chilly?) and how long Not knowing
RIGHT you’ll be away (a weekend, a how to go about
SUITCASE week or month?). Then, pick effectively packing
a versatile colour scheme
This may seem like a that’ll take you from day can really put
no-brainer, but this is the to night—neutral colours you on edge, in
foundation of all packing. work great (add just a pop addition to all
I recommend a hard-top of colour if you want a little the other things
suitcase or carry-on for longer variety, like a pink cardigan), you have to worry
getaways. These are great, and limit yourself to three about while on
because they have at least pairs of shoes. The clothing holiday. But, once
three sections to help you you decide on needs to pair you get the hang of
sort out your items. A duffel with every other piece you’ve packing, travel will
bag is a great option if you’re picked. The goal is to ensure become fun and
taking a short trip and if you you can create completely you’ll enjoy your
can manage, a backpack for a different looks by layering and trip all the more.
weekend getaway! changing up your accessories.

ROLL YOUR
CLOTHES

You’ve probably heard this To get you started,
waaay too many times, but here are the top travel
it’s true. How you fold your essentials I recommend for
clothes does matter. Rolling your next trip.
them not only saves space,
it also keeps them free of
wrinkles.

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SLEEP MASK VACAY

Does the airplane light prevent you SHAWL
from getting some much-needed
shut-eye? Pull on a sleeping mask Airplanes are notoriously cold,
and get some rest. Pick one that so grab a huge shawl that
isn’t light coloured—the darker it can serve as both a fashion
is, the more light it blocks out! statement and a blanket to keep
Available at HEALTHGUARD, you warm.
Rs. 700 Available at ODEL, Rs. 1,950

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Preferably the noise-cancelling If you’re constantly on-the-go and the hostels or
type that can help you drown out Airbnbs at which you stay have limited space to
aunties who won’t stop talking. dry your towel, try a microfiber option. Although
Available at TAKAS.LK, they don’t really give you the same feeling as your
Rs. 3,250 regular fluffy bath towel, they’re light, save a lot of
space and dry super-fast!
COLLAPSIBLE Available on EBAY, approx. Rs. 615
BOTTLE
NECK PILLOW
Let’s face it—water sold
in airports are ridiculously Long flights and car rides can be
overpriced; and while hydration made all the more comfortable
is important when travelling, no with a neck pillow in tow. They’re
one wants to bust their cash on easy to put away in your suitcase
500ml bottles. Your best bet is or can be hooked onto your
to take your own refillable bottle backpack.
and fill it up once you pass the Available at ODEL, Rs. 2,250
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water. A collapsible bottle allows
you to fold it up, and stash it
away, so it doesn’t take up much
room once you’re done using it.
Available on EBAY,
approx. Rs. 924

VACAY

PRVONNIBSOOLAE?M!

Let’s be honest—travel is probably one of your
biggest priorities. However, if you’re a Sri Lankan

citizen, you will be used to having to plan
months ahead of time to get your visas for your
travels. Bank account details, salary slips, formal

letters, insurance, etc are a chore to round
up and the whole process makes impromptu
travel an impossibility. But don’t worry, Team
Cosmo has hustled up a list of some of our fave
destinations to visit when you don’t want to go

through the hassle of getting a visa!

BY KINITA SHENOY

Indonesia

1 The country has so many

vastly different terrains and
vibes that it’s impossible to
not find what you’re looking
for. Head to Bali for everything
from luxe villas to yoga and
volcano climbing, the Gili
Islands for some decadent
yacht parties and bars galore,
and Yogyakarta for the
Sultan’s Palace and heritage.
As of last year there’s no
more visa necessary for Sri
Lankan citizens, but make
sure you have some proof of
accommodation in case you’re
asked!

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2 4 Barbados 5

Singapore Maldives Channeling your inner Bad Girl
Ri Ri? Fly on to the birthplace
The ultimate spot for Probably the shortest trip of everyone’s favourite good
shopping, food, night safaris, from Colombo’s airport, the girl gone bad and all-round
and the latest movie, game Maldives is barely an hour boss b*tch rapper. It’s also
and concerts (look out for away from us. With over a the birthplace of rum – and
Shawn Mendes, Harry Styles hundred beautiful resorts to you can indulge in some lovely
and Bruno Mars coming choose from, at different price distillery tours and tastings,
soon!). Singapore is a perfectly ranges and themes, you’re or simply traipse the gorgeous
curated playground if you’ve spoilt for choice. Just make beaches and colonial streets of
got cash to splash. Whether sure you choose well, because Bridgetown.
you’re an Orchard Road kind- once you’re on your resort
of girl or a hawker and laksa island, it’s tough getting off. Myanmar 6
type, the tiny city-country is There’s no charge for entry,
your spot. Accommodation but make sure you’ve got your Myanmar (aka Burma) has
isn’t too cheap, but flights are hotel bookings ready to show perennially faced political
quite reasonable if you book in the immigration staff. and civil strife, but that
advance! hasn’t scarred its historical
and ecological beauty.
Visit Bagan if you want the
Instagrammable hot air
balloon and sunrise over the
temple combo, or Yangon for a
dose of colonial history.

3 Madagascar 8 Seychelles 7

Kenya There’s a lot more to Another island paradise,
Seychelles is off the African
Kenya is a great introduction Madagascar than a bunch coast and still has quite a few
to Africa if you’re a first-timer. strong Creole influences, from
With sprawling savannahs of animated animals. With culture to cuisine. If neither
boasting incredible wildlife appeal to you, don’t worry –
like lion, giraffe, zebra, rhino, gorgeous natural beauty from the beaches are unbeatable!
cheetah and more, you can opt Head to Anse Source d'Argent
for a rough-and-tumble safari for fine white sand, and even
ride or a serene glamping sesh hawksbill turtles if you’re
in full luxury. There’s loads lucky.
more to do than just wildlife
though, like explore an array of their iconic baobabs to playful
top-end hotels, natural beauty
ranging from forests to coasts, lemurs, this island is an
as well as a deep and ancient
culture that merges with outdoorsy gal’s paradise. Opt
colonial influences.
IMAGES: GETTY IMAGES (8) to traverse the gorgeous desert

park, Park National Isalo,

or plunge into the island’s

many reefs. There’s no visa

application process, but they

will charge you around $35 for

visa upon arrival.

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Plan a Drama-Free Girls’ Trip

WHETHER YOU AND YOUR BABES ARE ORGANIZING A BACHELORETTE WEEKEND, ALL
A MUSIC-FESTIVAL OUTING OR THE VACATION OF A LIFETIME, LEAVE THE STRESS BUBBLES,
(AND SCREAMING MATCHES) ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
NO
BY KELLY L ACK TROUBLES.

How to Map It All Out

12

Determine Your Choose a Point Person

Destination Most crews include at least one type A

First things first: #BossBitch who is hyper-organized,
Nail down the list-obsessed and spreadsheet-fluent,
locale. Will it be and will be down to lead. And, that’s
nodding palms and okay as long as she respects input.
big drinks with tiny No natural-born leaders? Danielle Thornton,
umbrellas? of the women’s travel company WHOA,
Stilettos, says to divide and conquer: “Let the foodie
speakeasies and choose the restaurants and the culture-
shopping? Pub hound select activities.”

culture, museums

and misty ruins? 3 4 If Tempers
Generally, one of Flare

your pals will have Time It Right Rally the VERBALLY PRESS PAUSE
a hankering for a Troops, Selec- ON THE ARGUMENT
certain spot, play Two words: tively
ringleader and get shoulder season. (“SOUNDS LIKE WE ALL
the gang onboard. It’s the sweet spot “Choose people NEED A BREAK”), AND GO
But, what if you between a who are chill,” says
have nothing more destination’s high Emily Nathan, FOR A SOLO STROLL
to go on than the and low times, founder of indie AROUND THE BLOCK OR
“We should all take when rates will be travel mag Tiny GRAB A GLASS AT THAT
a trip together!” reasonable, crowds Atlas Quarterly. WINE BAR DOWN THE STREE T.
convo on repeat? light and weather “Travel, like life,
Simply make it lovely (usually— always brings WINNING AT AIRBNB
happen. Have fingers crossed). complications. If
everyone over for a Use scheduling app you’re with a It’s all about the icons: A
bucketlist Doodle (doodle. person who gets badge means the owner’s a
breakdown. Once com) to crowd- easily stressed, you
you’ve decided the source dates that need to actively superhost (aka quick to
where, then you work for all. plan how to handle respond, well-reviewed,
can get to the who, her.” Or, you could rarely cancels) and a light-
what, and when. just leave her at ning bolt means the place
home. Here’s how can be booked instantly.
With booking complete,
to drop the bad take advantage of Airbnb’s
new Trips feature for recs of
5 news bomb: “Share cool, insider-y spots, and to
your plans and hook up fun experiences,
Get Organized your concerns, but like a street food tour with IMAGES: GETTY IMAGES (4)
ultimately let her
Say sayonara to Google Docs and hola to make the decision,” an in-the-know local.
PlanChat (planchat.us). This new app handles says Allison Fleece
the dirty work of group travel planning: Set up of WHOA. “Odds
price alerts on flights and hotels, poll pals on are, she’ll decline.”
hotspots you want to hit, divvy up expenses Once you’re on the
and group-chat. Basically, it’s like having a road, go easy on
tiny concierge in your pocket. When you the “Best trip ever
return, Venmo (venmo.com) rules for making with my BFFs!!”
sure everyone pays up. And to organize your posts to avoid hurt
memories, Melissa Biggs Bradley, founder of feelings.
luxe travel company Indagare, suggests
starting a shared photo folder.

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VACAY

Moving On
From a Fight

CALMLY DISCUSS THE
ISSUE AND LET EVERYONE

SPEAK—RESPECT AND
HONESTY ARE KEY

HERE— AND AS A GROUP,
COME UP WITH WAYS TO

PREVENT CONFLICT
GOING FORWARD.

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Planes… Trains… …Automobiles

“Many airlines offer When flights are Renting a car is your
discounts on group pricey and a car play if the drive is
airfares for 10 or would be a hassle simple, you can fit
more,” says Ruzwana (think gnarly roads or the whole posse into
Bashir. But, if you’re impossible city park- one vehicle and you’ll
not rolling that deep, ing), go ‘all aboard’. be dropping the car
“your best bet is to Pro tips: Some com- off where you picked
use Google Flights to panies offer discounts it up (one-way rentals
sniff out cheap flights, even for small groups, = $$$). Use
or check discount car- avoid the quiet car AutoSlash, says
riers like Norwegian (your crew will get Howie Rappaport of
Air or WOW,” says shushed), bring exter- Frugal Travel Guy: “It
Brian Kelly, founder nal batteries for your finds you the best
of travel site phones, and sit facing rate, and best of all,
The Points Guy. forward if you’re a the service is com-
puker. pletely free.”

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“Book as many tickets and reservations as you can
ahead of time, so you’re not scrambling when
you’re there,” says Brit Morin, founder of Brit + Co, a
lifestyle company. And make sure to schedule some
solo time—ideally a couple of hours—when you can
BYOB (be your own bestie), take a breather and
explore exactly what you want at your own pace.

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