Obesity is Not an Obstacle between you and your happiness - Maggcom

SIGNS THAT YOU’RE HAPPY AND CONTENT BEING FAT

YOU DON’T REGRET EATING ALL THOSE CALORIES

You’re a firm believer of Live Each Day As It Comes and hence, every time you spot a Dunkin or Burger King outlet you step in and step out guilt-free. Such good food isn’t made to just ogle at and hence you always do justice to whatever it is you order.

YOU WALK INTO THE PLUS SIZE STORE HEAD HELD HIGH.

Yes, I’m fat. And no, it’s none of your damn business if I am. I probably have better stamina than you so off with those smirks and glances. Oh, and especially to the aunties who look at you and point at your fat thighs or stomach and make a face. Aunty ji, you do not possess a Shakira like figure either so please remember I can roll my eyes at you too.

YOU TAKE ALL THE JOKES AT YOUR WEIGHT’S EXPENSE IN GOOD HUMOR .

Even though some of them are so rude to the point of you probably wishing you accidentally step on the joke-maker, you always put up a smile and laugh with your friends because you know they’re just having fun and all of them love you they way you are.

YOU BELIEVE IN THE ‘THERE’S MORE OF ME TO LOVE’ PHILOSOPHY.

True that. What is the point of being like a bamboo stick? You want to look like a woman, not like the anatomy of the human skeleton! Also, everybody needs that tummy fat to rock the Indian saree because otherwise it might just slip slip away. We inherited those curves and we’re proud of ‘em.

YOU DON’T REACT WHEN PEOPLE TELL YOU TO LOSE WEIGHT.

Because you know that Log toh kahenge but you love yourself the way you are and hence even if that distant cousin comes up to you at a wedding and tells you how to reduce weight, you smile politely and in your mind you’re like, ‘Thank you for advice I didn’t ask for, now you may scoot off’.

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This one is exclusively for Chain Smokers - Maggcom

15 THINGS YOU CAN INSTANTLY RELATE TO IF YOU’RE A SMOKER

Smoking kills! Not just you but it equally harms people around you. Well, I know this shouldn’t have been the sentence to start with but such are the hard truths of life that we all have to accept. So, just as the name goes if you’ve been one of the smoker in your gang or one who cannot quit smoking despite of trying million times, here are 15 things you will definitely agree with.

THE MORNING SUTTA WITH CHAI IS A MUST EVEN IF THERE’S NO PARLE-G.

ANY BREAK BETWEEN LECTURES IS HIGHLY IMPORTANT AND THERE’S ONLY ONE PLACE TO GO TO- THE TAPRI.

YOU CAN NEVER FORGET TO BUY A CHEWING GUM OR A MOUTH FRESHENER BEFORE GOING HOME. AND BY NOW YOU’RE SO USED TO IT THAT IF ONE DAY YOU DON’T SMOKE, YOU STILL BUY IT.

YOU’VE TRIED TO QUIT SMOKING ONLY FOR ONE PERSON – THE ONE YOU LOVED TRULY MADLY DEEPLY.

THERE’S ALWAYS A LIGHTER IN YOUR POCKET OR A MATCH BOX.

ALL YOUR FRIENDS KNOW YOU’LL ALWAYS HAVE A SPARE CIGARETTE AND A MATCH BOX TOO.

YOUR MOM HAS CAUGHT YOU N NUMBER OF TIMES BUT YOU ALWAYS DENY SAYING, “DOST FUKTE HAI MOM, MAIN NAHI.”

YOU’VE A CREDIT POLICY THAT WORKS FOR YOU AT THE TAPRI. HE ALSO KNOWS THAT YOU WOULDN’T MISS A DAY WITHOUT VISITING HIM.

THE ONLY FRIEND YOU FEEL YOU’VE WHEN YOU’RE FEELING LONELY IS – YOUR SUTTA.

YOU OFTEN ENTER THE MOVIE THEATER LATE SO YOU CAN MISS THE ‘SMOKING KILLS’ AD.

AFTER EVERY SIX MONTH YOU PROMISE YOURSELF TO QUIT SMOKING AND CAN’T KEEP UP WITH IT EVEN FOR 6 DAYS.

YOU OFTEN GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AT NIGHT AND TELL YOUR MOM YOU’RE GOING TO A FRIEND’S PLACE, WHICH IN REALITY IS JUST A ‘VISIT TO A TAPRI’

WHENEVER YOU MEET YOUR FRIENDS FOR GROUP STUDY, THERE ARE HARDLY ANY STUDIES THAT ACTUALLY HAPPEN WITH TONS OF ‘SMOKE BREAKS’.

WHENEVER YOU PLAN TO GO OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS YOU ONLY LOOK FOR PLACES THAT HAVE SMOKING ROOMS.

THE FEAR OF CANCER OFTEN SCARES YOU BUT A DAY WITHOUT A CIGARETTE ALMOST KILLS YOU.

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Carrie Bradshaw's most Inspiring Summer Fashion - Maggcom

5 INSPIRING SUMMER FASHION FROM CARRIE BRADSHAW

Carrie Bradshaw! This fictional character has garnered so much fans like no other character. Carrie from Sex and the City series has been an epitome of fashion for so many little fashionistas . The closet she owns is the dream of life of so many girls. So, this coming summer season it wouldn’t be a bad idea of taking inspirations from Carrie Bradshaw.

DRESS1: EVEN THE THOUGHT OF WEARING THIS DRESS IS SO REFRESHING.

DRESS 2: THIS PEPLOS WITH SUNBURST PLEATS IS SOON GOING TO BE IN MY SHOPPING LIST FOR SUMMERS.

DRESS 3: THE TUTUS HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE AND WHEN I SAW CARRIE WEARING THIS SKIRT, IT FIRMED MY DECISION OF GOING GAGA OVER TUTU.

DRESS 4: WHO COULD SAY NO TO THIS SKIRT !

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DRESS 5: AND HER HALSTON HERITAGE DRESS IS MY DREAM DRESS.

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These Shades of Lipstick are Must for You - Maggcom

4 BASIC SHADES OF LIPSTICK EVERY FASHIONISTA SHOULD OWN!

Lipsticks. I feel really sorry for those who consider lipstick as a mere make-up product. They don’t have the slightest idea about the immense power a lipstick holds in itself. A lipstick is a lifesaver, a mood changer, a statement-maker. Never ever underestimate the power of a lipstick.

“Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.”
― Gwyneth Paltrow

Now, since you know how crucial a lipstick is to a fashionista, you must be wanting to be enveloped in the magic of lipsticks. But, girls for that you need to have certain basic shades that are always ready to save you from your fashion and life blues. You need to have these 4 basic minions, if you want to have the fashion god’s blessing. So, here I present my fashionistas, the 4 basic lip colour you should have in your stash.

Nude:

Uber important, uber stylish and uber classy. Nude colors are those colors you could put on when you don’t know what color to put on. For every confusion, nude is the solution. Feeling lazy for college, put on a nude lipstick. Want to go natural, again nude is the one. Want to grab attention to your cat eyes, nude is your best friend. Ladies, nude is the universal color. You can try Oriflame’s Giordani Gold lipstick to get that perfect nude lips.

RED:

Extremely fierce, the color of passion, the color of seduction. Fashionistas, remember one thing about the red lipsticks. You don’t choose a red lipstick . It’s a red lipstick that chooses you. So you have to treat a red lipstick the way it deserves to be treated. And, if you will not, you will be the subject to its anger. And trust me, no one could save you from it’s wrath. You need to have the confidence, the attitude, the mind-set of a woman capable to carry red. Red is not for faint hearted damsels. Red is for alphas. For achieving the alpha look you could try Maybelline’s Color Sensational Lipstick, Fatal Red.

PINK:

Well, I have already explained in detail about the charms of a pink lipstick in Pink is the new black. So, making it brief, you could try Lakme 9 to 5 Lip Colour MP1 Pink Slip.

PEACH/ORANGE:

Flirty, chic, playful are the words that comes to my mind when I think of these colors. Those days when that wild teenage girl wants to come alive in you, you pamper her with these shades. Trust me, they could turn your absolutely normal look to that of a chic. Those days when I am not in the mood to the herculean job of wearing lenses, all I do is apply kohl and put on my kickass Maybelline Color Sensational Bold Matte orange lipstick with my glasses. And, voila I am ready in five minutes.

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Hairs are worth Taking Care - Maggcom

4 WAYS YOU ARE SLOWLY KILLING YOUR MANE!

They say,”Hair is the crown of a woman’s head!” which is absolutely true. Your hair has an earthshaking impact on your look, your confidence and, variably, your whole day . Remember, those days where you sulk around, or feel to be the least confident soul in the entire cosmos (Okay, that was a bit exaggerated.) just because your fringes were of shape,”S” instead of being straight (Scary, right!).We have felt the captivating magic of lustrous, glossy and, last but, definitely, not the least, healthy tresses. And that feeling of your feathery soft mane falling on your face is, trust us, so satisfying.

Life works on the simple principle of karma. If you are expecting your locks to be glorious then those babies are also expecting you to be thoughtful towards them. There are things that you do, knowingly or unknowingly, that is slowly slaying your tresses, bit by bit. And by the time you will realize your blunders, it would be too late. (Relax! Stop biting your nails. You are chipping off your nail paint.). My precious fashionistas, it really hurts us when we see you killing your hair in the name of fashion. Stop it. Remember, fashion is for you. You are not for fashion.

We are discussing those brutal acts that you carry on your innocent and helpless mane that is slowly killing your tresses.

Brutal Act 1: Your mane gives out silent screams of untold pain when you dye them.

“But dyeing is so cool and fashionable!” must be your justification .Imagine someone dipping you (forcibly) in the solution of ammonia, 4-methoxy-m-phenylenediamine (Yeah,we copied it from google. C’mon, we are not trichologist) or its sulphate cousin. Doesn’t it resemble a serial-killer-movie-plot? Well, showing you the mirror, you are the serial killer and your hair is the victim.

But, if you are too inclined (I won’t blame you .Who isn’t dying to dye their hair? Me too!) towards dyeing then choose some style that will cause the minimal (marks my words, MINIMAL) damage to your hair.

Brutal Act 2. : No oiling will make your hair revolt with thirst.

“But I don’t have time to oil my hair.” is your justification. Then be happy with dry, rough and brittle hair for the rest of your life (Easy and simple). Oiling to hair is like water to us. You simply can’t expect your hair to be in their best form when you are ripping them off of their health drink.

Brutal Act 3. : Don’t iron your hair like you iron your clothes.

“But, I get bored with the same look. Plus, straight hair are so in” .Fine, then by the time you will hit 30, your hair would be hitting 60 (Are we not good with providing highly practical solutions?).Styling and heating once in a blue moon is fine.But, everyday? Are you even serious! It’s like you being sandwiched everyday between two heated metal plates.Those heated plates can melt the protein of your hair.It’s like melting your bones .Imagine the torture your hair are bearing for you and why? Because of the few likes your straight hair will get on FB. Is it worth it? Of course , no!

“But, I get bored with the same look. Plus, straight hair are so in” .Fine, then by the time you will hit 30, your hair would be hitting 60 (Are we not good with providing highly practical solutions?).Styling and heating once in a blue moon is fine.But, everyday? Are you even serious! It’s like you being sandwiched everyday between two heated metal plates.Those heated plates can melt the protein of your hair.It’s like melting your bones .Imagine the torture your hair are bearing for you and why? Because of the few likes your straight hair will get on FB. Is it worth it?Of course , no!

Brutal Act 4. Not caring for beautifying your hair? Your hair will also not care for your beauty.

“But, I am not some celebrity .I am just a normal girl.”How wrong could you go? You don’t have to be model or fashion expert or celebrity to have fun with your hairdo. C’mon, live your life. Pay attention to hair and hairdo. Go wild with just-out-of-bed hairstyle, go elegant with French twist, go Gothic with sharp fringes. Do whatever that pleases you without causing any harm to your mane.

And, don’t do the mistake of ignoring the power of fragrance. Spray your signature perfume behind your ear and at the nape of your neck to amplify the magic spell of your hair.



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Freelance modelling is also an option for you - Maggcom

HOW TO BECOME A FREELANCE MODEL

When you hear of glamour fashion modelling comes in mind and freelance modelling is very popular among the youth. Fashion world is very expanding. Trying out the newest creations and designers. Be your own boss but before it you need to know some rules to succeed in freelance modelling. Many college students are working as freelancers and are attracted towards it if you are also thinking of freelance display your value by reading these tips.

*Body is a chief thing in the world of modelling and it opens many chances. You don’t have to be too fat or thin just have a toned body shape and this is only possible by maintaining healthy and a balanced diet not by eating too much of momos, chole bathuras and any other junkies.

*The biggest benefit of freelance modelling is that you can do any type of modelling. Know yourself and depending on the type of modelling have appropriate portfolios and photos because you need to have the right photos for each type of modelling that you want to pursue.

*Revamp your communication skills if you don’t have effective communication skills it will throw a bad impression of yours in the industry. Read & reply to mails & messages you can’t be lazy.

*Don’t hesitate in saying NO learn to say it. If you don’t have time for the other clients say it clearly its fair for you rather than saying yes to all and landing yourself into the land of anxiety and uncertainty.


*You should have appreciable selection of outfits. You can’t always depend upon your stylist. Having your own stunning outfits will put you ahead of models that need a stylist.

*Keep a check and know your target market. Look at the companies, publications in which you fit. When you will know target market you will be effectively build a portfolio that will represent you.



*Be active on the social media like Facebook and also on the blogs like twitter. Maintain a good online reputation Because this will attract interested clients towards you.

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Lessons To be learned from Indian Soap Operas - Maggcom

4 LIFE LESSONS I LEARNED FROM OUR SANSKARI INDIAN SOAP OPERAS!

I feel, I am so lucky to be exposed to something so practical, inspiring and …..(not to forget)…..sanskari Indian soap operas. Don’t believe me? Then read along, you will agree with me after I put my points.

Reason 1:

The soap operas inspire me to have one and, only, one ambition in my life. And, that is, being a sanskaribahu who thinks only and only of her parivar (even if her career gets over and she doesn’t have her own identity. C’mon, who wants her own career and identity when you can have the tag of “Hamare ghar ki sanakari bahu”. So prestigious). The definition of sanskari bahu is- one who leaves her career for the sake of her joint family because she is busy working all determinant on “Mein is ghar ka diya bhujne nai dungi”. So inspiring. What I have learnt is, no matter what your career is, leave everything and work hard to save your parivar from absolutely petty mind games. Yeah! Practical.

Reason 2:

They are not just practical but inspiring too. They inspire me to wear only heavy anarkalis and I-will-cry-anytime face because this is what girls (sorry, sanskari girls) in serials do. And, after my marriage I will be seen draped in heavy designer sarees, all caked up in gaudy make-up, making dinner for my joint family of 25 people all alone with a I-am-the sanskari-bahu-of-my-parivar smile. My dream life.

Reason 3:

Another thing that inspired me is to be an ardent follower of god. My favourite is…(Wait let me take off my shoes, you know, sanskar)… Santoshi Ma. She has solution for everything. If you forget to add salt in your curry (Kya! Kya! Kya!), Santoshi Mata will magically appear and will add salt in your curry (dhum tanananana …dhum tananana...background music. C’mon, drama is so important, you see). If someone is in coma and usey dawa ki nahi dua ki zarurat he, again contact Santoshi Ma. The bigger the issue, the bigger the drama. She will give him the necessary dua with a pinch… no, make it 2 tbsp of drama. How sweet of her.

Reason 4:

Marriage is something you have for saton janam. But, in this janam you compromise. You marry a guy, you fall out, then marry another. Then guy 1 comes in the scene, so you remarry the guy 1. But then you realize, you have started loving guy 2. You go back to guy 2. But then…you are pregnant with guy 1’s child. You again go back to guy 1. But, he is with a new wife who is also pregnant with his child. So, you leave both and you find guy 3, all the while preaching about sacha pyar that happens only once in life.. and this vicious cycle go on and on. Bechari! So much she has to go through! Made my eyes damp with sympathy.