When someone says New Year’s Party, it can’t get any better than Goa. Considering Parsi Times couldn’t take us to Goa for the makeover, they brought Goa to us in the studio! Cherizeh Ghadiali has been brought up in Goa and went on to train as a hairstylist in London. When we met Cherizeh for […]
Category: Lifestyle
Zoroastrian Feature In The Christmas Story
Christmas is here and it’s the season of joy and giving, and the story of the nativity and the probable Zoroastrian connection with the same. The Gospel of Matthew, the only one of the four Canonical Gospels to mention the ‘Magi’, states that they came “from the east” to pay respect to the one, “born […]
Carols, Cakes And Christmas Through A Parsi Kaleidoscope
A Parsi is an epicure. He enjoys all the fruits of life, and always has an excuse to celebrate, be it a birthday or an anniversary, a success at exams, promotion at work, or a festival… it matters not whether it is a Parsi festival, or Hindu, Muslim or Christian festival. Had Hanukkah been celebrated […]
X’mas Makeover With Arshis
Christmas has always been one of my favourite festivals with the weather being perfect to dress up and it just gets better, when added with gifts and surprises. When it comes to my profession, I have always been in treat to work with powerful women. Arnaz Khan was a perfect example when we selected her […]
Diwali Special MakeOver With Arshis!
With the Diwali festive season in full swing and with the year in its fourth quarter, the country is all set to shine bright ‘like a diamond’! Zeroing down on the theme for our ‘Diwali Special Makeover’, I met Parinaz Kharas, a fashion blogger with her own idea of fashion and style. Full of personality […]
Get ‘Navratri’ Ready
Shine Bright Like A Diamond: Illuminate! Adding liquid or cream illuminator to your foundation and cheekbones can give your skin an instant lift and radiance. This is also a great tip to use when the weather is cold, making your skin look lackluster. Cue Your Hues: Matching a bright lip shade with the same nail […]
Marvellous MakeOvers – Ganesha Special!
As Parsis, we have adapted to and embraced the Indian culture and partake in the celebrations with as much enthusiasm. The ongoing Ganpati celebrations mark one of the most celebrated festivals. Keeping with the festive spirit, we decided to work on Havovi Aibara, one of our readers who responded to Parsi Times expressing a desire […]
FAQs: ‘Makeover Magician’ Arshis Javeri
PT: How do I pick the right colored lipstick to suit my skin tone? Is it necessary to use a lip liner? Arshis: A lipstick shade is a personal choice. It’s important to keep in mind the shade that you use is suitable to your image, occasion and more importantly your age. If you are a […]
Home Improvement: Re‘NEW’ing Your Home!
Gher ghannu junnu lagech – chal paint karaviye” is the common way in which most of us believe that we could change the look of our home. However, getting a fresh coat of paint gives us a ‘neat looking home’, not a ‘new looking home’ – which is what we all really want… something new […]
New Year MakeOver Special With Arshis
I’ve always believed that women are more advanced and powerful than men. Not being sexist – I truly believe that women, now and since forever, are way stronger, and if put to the test, can move mountains! Having stated this, my pick for PT’s Special Issue needed to be someone who is a pillar of […]
Rainbow Romance
After every stormy and rainy day, the one thing that helps brighten up any mood is the rainbow. Inspired by the polychromatic palate, I decided to figure out how to sport the rainbow trend. As a makeup, hair artist and lifestyle stylist, I’m seeing more and more spaces looking for colour. Perhaps the prevalence of […]