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Kavee Jayasuria, Fashion Editor solves all your fashion dilemmas

Don't Freak Out About The Fall Out!

From pillows to the bathroom floors, to your clothes to your car seat, there’s a trail of long strands following you around wherever you seem to go. LAKSHIKA PINTO gets to the bottom of this hairific nightmare!

Laser Tag

Trying to get laser hair removal as a woman of colour? Technology has finally pulled through!

What Really Is EPF & ETF?

As young adults entering the workforce, terms like Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) may often fly over our heads. We stumble forward in our professional lives with merely a vague understanding of what they are and all it entails. What’s at the forefront of our minds is our total take-home pay, after all, deductions are made, forgetting that in a few years we will accumulate a tidy little fund.

When You Feel All Alone...

At 27, Stefanie Costi came face-to-face with her greatest fear – feeling completely alone. Here’s how she pulled herself out of it...

Rev Up Your Metabolism!

Have you been jogging and watching your meals, but can’t seem to tip the scales? Barely had over 800 calories to eat all day, yet it feels like you’re gaining weight by the week? Your metabolism clearly isn’t on your side and Lakshika Pinto intends to find out exactly how to rev up that rusty ol’ engine again!

Lana Takes The Lead

Ladies and gentlemen of the A-list, meet your competition. With TO ALL THE BOYS I ’ VE LOVED BEFORE, Lana Condor became an overnight success and the reigning queen of Netflix. Now she’s busy rewriting the Hollywood rules thanks to a big new show, an epic real-life love story, and lots of red-carpet nights that end the way all true fairy tales should: eating pizza in bed.

Are You Pretending To Love Yourself?

On a good day, you can be found snapping your spa sessions and solo dates, but when things aren’t going very well, chances are you’re blaming yourself for everything that’s going wrong. Does this mean you love yourself any less? It’s a tough question, but with a little nurturing and digging deep within, you can begin the process of true self-love. Sumaiya Shuaibdeen shows you how to love yourself unapologetically.

How To: Perfect Your Liner

Only second to lipstick, this is probably one of the most commonly followed steps in everyone’s make-up routine. I still remember the Nina Ricci pencil I got when I was 13-years-old and over the years I’ve only fallen more in love with how much this seemingly random line across your lids can do for your face!

Eat Your Way To Flawless Skin!

Raise your hand if you’ve been personally victimized by pesky pimples and untimely breakouts that kill your selfie spree. You’ve probably stocked up on heavy-duty moisturizer and retinol-spiked toner to battle annoying skin problems, but if you’re running out of luck with pots and tubes, it may be high time to tweak your diet. Anuradha Withanachchi takes a trip around the island, looking for the best Lankan foods to help all your skin concerns.

An Introvert's Guide To Navigating Holiday Parties

Should you hide behind a curtain or fake your way through the whole ordeal? Fret no more! Surviving a get-together is easier than you think, as per our resident introvert: yours truly.

Savings 101: Gear Up For A New (Financially Happy) Year

Your 20s are supposed to be your years of exploration, travel, love and making mistakes. You’re supposed to be carefree for a little while longer (minus the adulting that will slowly start to creep in), enjoying newfound freedom and fresh employment. But, if you do things right, your 20s can also offer you the opportunity to really set yourself up, well, for life. The thought of saving and investing sounds pretty boring – confusing, even – but starting as early as possible (19 isn’t a bad age to get the ball rolling!) will keep you ahead of the game. But how, you ask? Great question. Shihaam Hassanali goes to the bank.

On My Mind - I Filter My Photos. So What?

My name is Amy Odell, and I manipulate my Instagram posts. I have made sunsets pinker, my complexion clearer and oceans bluer. I have removed people, objects and unsightly driveways. And, I nearly always adjust images of my cat so she resembles something more than a mass of iron filings with eyes.

The Benefits Of Sleeping Alone

You might think sleeping in seperate beds is the beginning of the end for a couple... Not so, says millennial Sophie Haslett.

Is Your Phone Ruining Your Skin?

That ever-present mobile device effs with your attractiveness. Behold, easy fixes that don't involve a digital diet.

The Cosmo Guy

THE CHARISMATIC DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER OF LUXURY AYURVEDA BRAND SPA CEYLON IS ALL SET TO EMBARK ON WORLD DOMINATION. READ ALL ABOUT HIS EVOLUTION OF THE WELL-LOVED BRAND, HIS GO-TO OUTFITS AND HIS TIPS ON HOW TO HAVE THE BEST RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR PARTNER. TALK ABOUT STAR POWER!

The Dos And Don'ts Of Your I Dos!

Big or small, planning a wedding is always a stressful task. Picking a venue, décor, colour schemes and looking for vendors who can actually deliver within your budget are just the tip of the iceberg. With the burden of all this on your shoulders, the nitty-gritties of basic etiquette you’re expected to follow as the betrothed couple only adds to the pressure of it all. Before you have a nervous breakdown, LAKSHIKA PINTO puts together solutions to help you avoid some of the most common wedding etiquette blunders!

Finding A Place For Everyone At Your Wedding

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, your nearest and dearest can really make or break your big day. When planning your wedding, you and lover boy need to ensure that all the key players (think: parents, siblings, in-laws, BFFs, bridesmaids, groomsmen etc) don’t feel left out. So, it’s vital that the two of you give each of them something to do to make them feel important. Here are a few things you can delegate to ensure no toes are stepped on and everything runs smoothly.

On My Mind

Why Good Vibes Are a Secret Weapon

Hustle

While planning my wedding, I quickly realized that creating my big day on a budget was a mammoth task. From extended family to please, to the random details like lighting and napkins, things I previously gave no f**ks about suddenly occupied all my thoughts. The thought of putting together your own Sri Lankan wedding (especially with your own funds) may leave you shuddering, but with a little tenacity and great organization skills, you’ll be heading in the right direction in no time. Take it from a veteran.

Is It Ever Okay To Cry At Work?

Here’s a confession: At some point, almost every day, I am at my desk or in a meeting and feel an urge to burst into tears and become an IRL version of the Kim K. crying meme. These in-office ugly cries can be triggered by anything— my boss not liking my idea or an e-mail I sent prematurely (so many typos!).

Tarun Tahiliani, The Master Of Drape

The renaissance of elegant Indian couture is here. With impeccable craftsmanship, handwrought pieces, and inspired design, Tarun Tahiliani is arguably one of the world’s most renowned designers.

Why Girl-On-Top Should Be Your Go-To

The reason GoT (no, not Game of Thrones) is so major? In a word: orgasms. The position ups your odds of climaxing during sex, as your most sensitive interior and exterior spots can be stimulated at the same time, says sexologist and relationship expert Megan Stubbs.

The Secret To Success: A Work Wifey

Aish, 27, is having a stressful day at work and nothing seems to be working out. Noticing her plight, Sasha, 28 intervenes. “Come on! You need a break.

Girl, Pop The Question Already!

Gone are the days when the men were the only ones to get down on one knee to ask that all important question. The tables have turned with girls now taking the lead.

Money Talk: Saving Beyond The Wedding

So your Significant Other popped the question, you said ‘yes’, and now you’ve both started planning for the wedding and honeymoon, and working out finances. But, what about all the other aspects you need to look into after the big day? Figuring out where both of you will live and pay your bills is just as important because it is the rest of your lives! Shihaam Hassanali is all set to show you exactly what areas you need to focus on to ensure you and bae have sufficient money to live a comfortable and happy life.

The Cosmo Guy

LEAD SINGER DYLON MANUEL OF LOCAL BAND THE SLIPPING CHAIRS IS NOT YOUR ORDINARY VOCALIST. WITH POWERFUL VOCALS AND AN UNRUFFLED PERSONALITY, HE’S ALL SET TO TAKE ON THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC BIZ WITH THE REST OF THE BAND. THEY’RE DROPPING THEIR FIRST ALBUM WITH TRACKS WRITTEN AND COMPOSED BY THE MAIN MAN HIMSELF, AND WE HAVE NO DOUBT WE’LL SOON SEE THEM MAKING WAVES. WE CAN’T WAIT!

Blonde Ambition

Blonde Ambition

Being Nicole Scherzinger...

She’s come a long way since making pancake mix last a week and buying clothes at garage sales. Here, NICOLE SCHERZINGER reveals the private, painful lessons she’s learned