Cosmopolitan Sri Lanka - February 2019

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The month of love is officially here and while not everyone looks forward to this Hallmark holiday, it’s a fantastic time to rekindle love with a partner, sibling, friend or even yourself. After all, who said you’ve got to be in a relationship with a Significant Other to enjoy this time? This month, we want you to have fun, irrespective of what your relationship status is. We want you to take some time out for yourself and the special women in your life. Whether you do in solo or team up with your besties, set some time aside for a little TLC, and perhaps gift each other a little something with the help of our sweet gift guide.

We also want you to look beyond the surface of your existing relationships and delve deep. We chatted to 3 dynamic couples who dished the deets on what makes them so successful as duos. Their stories will have you laughing, cheering and maybe even tear you up a little. But rest assured, you’ll leave inspired. If you’re planning a quick romantic getaway with boo, we’ve rounded up a comprehensive list of spots to hit up or if you’re itching to take to the skies, read our guide to exploring India on a budget. In the mood for a quick drink and chill sesh? We teamed up with King Of The Mambo to give you a fun take on the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail. Click through for more…

Love Is In The Hair!

February brings with it the most pressurizing date night of all-time: Valentine’s Day! As you panic over what shoes to pair with which outfit, leave your hair woes to Lakshika Pinto…

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Tips To Get Deeper And, Ultimately, Result In Wrinkles

Fine lines are pretty much the warning your skin tries to give you before the dawn of full-blown wrinkles. They first start making their appearance around your mouth and eyes in your mid to late thirties. They’re the combined result of the natural breakdown of collagen and elastin in your skin along with years of exposure to harmful UV rays from the sun. However, thanks to technological advances in the beauty and skincare world, today there are quite a few ways to iron them out before these fine lines get deeper and, ultimately, result in wrinkles.

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Battle The Demon That Keeps You Up At Night

No matter how tired you are, the monster under your bed won’t let you sleep. You start to wonder whether you’re really a night owl who can only function after dark. The problem? Staying awake isn’t your choice, rather it’s something you’ve grown to believe is a part of you. Raise your hand if that monster, better known as insomnia, makes it difficult to fall or stay sleep in the night. Unbeknownst to many, this is a disorder, that many completely neglect or sweep under the rug, can wreak havoc in your life if untreated. What exactly is insomnia and how do you deal? SUMAIYA SHUAIBDEEN explores the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep.​​​​​

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6 Tips To Marry Your Professional Goals With Your Love Life

Calling all ambitious millennial women! Have you ever felt that you can’t have it all — a career you’re passionate about and the man of your dreams?If you were to find love, would you have to give up on the hustle and vice versa? Shihaam Hassanali explores…

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Jenna Dewan Knows What You're Thinking

Jenna Dewan knows what you’re thinking. She rose to fame as one-half of a Hollywood golden couple, so who is she now, post (very public) split? The answer: still the same hyper-talented actress, dancer, and producer…but with even bigger plans.

4 mins

Love Always Finds A Way

Hash Bandara and Umanga Samarasinghe are not your average couple. As young as they are, they have little over a decade of experience under their belt with combatting the many ordeals which came as a couple. They’re setting a positive tone for the younger gen and showing everyone that it doesn’t matter how you dress, what you look like or what your orientation is, love will always find a way.

5 mins

Love At First Twirl

The idea that a modern day fairy tale can happen has always left me doubtful until I sat down to have a chat with the dazzling Tarja De Silva and her partner, in dancing and life, Alberto Ruiz.

3 mins

Love Conquers All!

It was February 14, 2005, and little did Asherah know that she would meet the love of her life at the concert she was going for. Shehan didn’t know anything about love at first sight till he first set eyes on Asherah. How would they know anything about that? They were both only 15 years old! In May 2005, Shehan asked Asherah out at a KFC car park and she said ‘yes’! Today, Asherah and Shehan Gomez are living a life of love and understanding.

4 mins

5 Exercises For Your Love Handles

Ever notice that mound of excess fat perched on top of your hips? Despite being a comfy cushion to rest yours or bae’s hands on from time to time, they make bodycon dresses and skinny jeans a nightmare to put on. Even after getting your regular dose of exercise in, love handles can remain the bane of your existence if you haven’t targeted your workout sessions to specifically tackle this area. Lakshika Pinto explains how you can now handle the situation successfully!

4 mins

6 Travel Tips For The Broken Hearted

It really sucks to be the one trying to get over an ex during the month of love, right? Right. Well, they say embarking on an adventure will heal a broken heart. While these aren’t foolproof, these tips, that I’ve spent years curating, should help you decide how you can spend this Valentine's. I highly recommend that you take to the road!

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