• 8FF67896 BC81 4320 B330 CD94DFB34704 scaled e1628442523503 The pandemic : A hairy situation
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    The pandemic : A hairy situation

    August 12, 2021 - By 

    The pandemic has brought out the best and most possibly the worst in all of us, but that does not have to be as bad as it sounds as we probably found a reason to laugh about our shortcomings or small mishaps out of sheer boredom. We have managed to stand taller and be braver than ever in the face of global panic where we were greeted by an unexpected circumstance. Even though we assumed it would wash over in the blink of an eye, it seems to be staying for what feels like an eternity. A couple of years…

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    Defining individual style

    July 31, 2021 - By 

    Defining individual style : Fashion is a major aspect of an  individual’s personality. One can use their outward appearance to express oneself, for example  darker shades for when they feel gloomy and lighter shades for when they feel cheerful.  Although, for some individuals, how they dress might not be a big deal, but for others it is an  art form. Whether they prioritize comfortable over gaudy, or modest over bold, one can be  fashionable while still staying true to their style. This is seen among university students in  Dhaka, where they have more freedom to dress how they want.  A…

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    Scarf it up

    November 11, 2015 - By 

    [ Scarf it up ] Winter is technically here in Dhaka, it is November already. The official season for scarves, shawls and stoles is here finally. Though we Bengali women wear scarves or stoles everyday with Kurtis and we call it Dupatta or Orna. There are so many ways you can wear the scarves. Scarves add value and style to your fashion. Be it a contrast scarf or a matching one, a nice scarf can be gorgeous. I prefer to just loosely hang it from my left side or wrap it around my neck when I wear it with my…

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    Wardrobe makeover

    September 13, 2015 - By 

    Wardrobe makeover : I usually wear kurti from Westside, (an Indian store) everyday. I wear it to work, to dinners, malls, hangouts and everywhere else I go. Lose, comfortable cotton wear is basically what I choose to wear. I have been repeating the same kind of clothes for the last 13 years, non-stop. I am tired. I am tired of looking dull and same for over and over again. I am fat, which is another reason that I stick to my trusted kurtis. However few days back, I while I was getting ready for office I took out one of…

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    Quintessential Bengali Cool…

    July 20, 2015 - By 

    I have been thinking a lot lately of a quintessential Bengali woman’s wardrobe. What are the must have items one need to look the perfect Bengali goddess? I came up with few essential items and think these items should exist in our wardrobes. Well, there is nothing called must, but I think, to uphold the tradition, one needs to have certain amount of Bengali cool. Among the quintessential Bengali woman’s well kept treasures, the first is her signature style. It may be the bindi (tip) on her forehead or dark long wavy locks, whatever her statement may be she needs…