Vogue India July 2016

FOCUS

From cleansers to make-up, balms are the new buzzword for your skin

Benefit

Bathina,

2,810

RMS Beauty

Living

Luminizer,

2,530

ra Mercier Lip Glace in nude and

YSL’s Touche Éclat are my absolute

must-haves.

(HOME) SPA ADDICT

I love my massages, which I get done

twice a week at home. I also indulge in

an occasional facial, which again I get

done at home.

FITNESS FILES

A 7am swim in my pool rejuve-

nates my senses... It’s my ‘think’

time in the peace and quiet of the

morning. I also practise yoga twice

a week at home—it works won-

ders for my body and mind.

DIET DISCIPLINE

I eat healthy and nutritious food

throughout the day. My breakfast

usually comprises a bowl of mixed

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fruits with nuts and muesli with yo-

ghurt, followed by coconut water at

noon. Lunch is vegetarian and for din-

ner I usually have white meat. I don’t

eat junk food at all. My only guilty in-

dulgence is chocolate.

HOLIDAY

DESTINATION

Lake Como in northern Italy. Nestled

between the mountains with looming

pine trees, heritage architecture, cob-

bled streets lined with trendy fashion

boutiques, quaint cafés, legendary res-

taurants, the city of Bellagio across the

lake and the majestic Villa D’Este, it’s

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destination in the world.

TRAVELLER’S TIP

Moisturise and drink plenty of water

to avoid dehydration.

HEAVEN SCENT

First by Van Cleef & Arpels was the

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mostly use J’adore by Christian Dior—

it has become my signature fragrance

over the years as it blends well with my

body chemistry.

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

My mum wore this exotic fragrance

called Tea Rose—I distinctly remem-

ber this scent as an integral part of my

childhood.

BEAUTY ICONS

Grace Kelly and Princess Diana. Both

were woman of substance—elegant,

graceful and sophisticated with an in-

herent sense of style. They contributed

greatly to society with their compas-

sion and talent. Q

—As told to Sheree Gomes Gupta

BALMS AWAY

Estée Lauder

Advanced Night

Micor Cleansing

Balm, 3,000

Giorgio Armani

Prima Glow-On

Moisturizing Balm,

7,325

Forest EssentialsLightening

and Brightening Tejasvi

Emulsion, 2,275

Omorovicza

Thermal

Cleansing

Balm,7,325

Bobbi

BrownExtra

Soothing

Balm,4,560

HOLIDAY

DESTINATION

Lake Como, Italy