“Clothes aren’t going to change the world. The women who wear them will.” – Anne Klein.

Our fashion feature theme this month is ‘Long Dresses/ Long Skirts’ in collaboration with Sakhi magazine.

Enjoy the photos of these beauties with brains, in elegant long outfits.

“I love having picnics in summer and basking in the golden sunshine. My favourite picnic spots are quiet places in woods, near rivers, lakes or oceans. I enjoy being in nature and connected to the earth, dancing to my own tunes, shutting out the world for sometime while I re-charge myself.” – Shilpi Shah, owner of Go Vita Blacktown (https://www.facebook.com/wellbeingkarma/)

Feature Theme: Summer Vibes
Feature By: Sakhi magazine
Empowered Beauties With Brains

“I love being near water and going to beaches in summer. I like wearing loose stylish kaftans in warm weather, pairing them with open toed sandals or sneakers for a casual yet chic look. My summer style is relaxed yet eye catching, comfy yet trendy. Summer brings out my fun loving personality and I try to live life to the fullest while the sunny days last.” Alpana Srivastava, founder of Sakhi magazine
(http://sakhi.online)

Feature Theme: Summer Vibes

“On hot summer days I like wearing vibrant outfits to reflect the brightness around me. On cool breezy summer evenings, I often choose a full sleeved shirt with loose pants. I like being out and about and close to nature during summer. It’s the season to have fun and enjoy the long days.” – Reeta Josan (www.Instagram.com/thefashionsparrow)

Feature Theme: Summer Vibes
Feature By:
Sakhi magazine (http://sakhi.online)
Empowered Beauties With Brains

“Summer is the season to let your hair down and soak up the sun. Shedding all the layers of the winter, donning the flowy dresses and feeling the warm summer air on your skin. Summer always gets my spirits up with the long days of sunshine, the holiday season and with plenty of time to explore and enjoy.
It is also the season to get out, meet up with friends and experience all that the surroundings have to offer. That’s why I love summer the most.” – Piyali Chatterjee

Feature Theme: Summer Vibes

Feature By:
Sakhi magazine
http://sakhi.online

Empowered Beauties With Brains

Meet our featured beauty with brains Vanessa Marie,
a Coach & Entrepreneur based in Sydney, Australia. She is the founder of ‘Girls Empowered’ (http://www.girlsempowered.com.au). Here is an interview with her:

1. Tell us more about yourself – what you do, your passions, hobbies etc.

I’m an introvert, a travel addict, a Mother of two and also founder of Girls Empowered. I do coaching and run workshops to empower young girls and help them find their inner confidence. It took me a long time and a lot of self reflection to figure out what I really wanted in life and what was important to me. My number one passion is travel with Greece and Cuba being my favourite countries. I also love reading, writing, playing backgammon and writing to do lists.

2. You organise workshops for girls. Who or what inspired you to help/ empower girls?

Growing up was a bit of a struggle for me. I lacked confidence and like many young women I had issues with self esteem and body image. Many of the things I struggled with are still relevant today but in a much bigger way thanks to things such as social media. My own struggle has inspired me as I don’t want young girls to base their self worth on a number on the scale or the way they look. I really want girls to feel empowered, strong, and confident enough to move forward with their head held high. The statistics about how young girls view themselves are alarming and while I can’t change the world hopefully I can make a small difference in some way that helps create positive change.

3. What are your goals in life? Have you achieved them?

My number one goal is to live a meaningful life which I try and do in some way daily. I definitely haven’t achieved all of my goals though. Im completing a degree in Humanitarian and Development Studies and one of my life-long goals is to spend time in developing countries working with young girls and women. My other goals are to continue to grow my business, write books and of course just be happy. I’m a bit of a late starter and in the past often let my fear of failure stop me moving forward but now as I’m getting older I can see anything is possible!

4. Where do you see yourself ten years from now?

In 10 years I see myself buying a villa in Greece and spending my summers enjoying the sunshine, food and islands. I hope to have achieved my main goals and be happy, healthy and making a difference somehow.

Feel free to check out her FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/girlsempoweredworkshops/

Meet our featured beauty with brains Diksha Sharma, a makeup artist based in Sydney, Australia. Her amazing makeup skills have been wowing everyone in the fashion industry.

“Hi to all out there! I am Diksha, a freelance Makeup Artist, who has a passion for makeup and teaching people about how to look better and be confident in their own skin. I have always had a “thing” for Hair and Makeup and I started my makeup artistry since 2014. I have a background in Teaching. Yes, two totally different spectrums of careers. I then got certified in Makeup from countries like Dubai and Germany.

Now that I have given you a little bit about me, let me tell you about my makeup business. I am here to service all your makeup needs. If you’re looking for special occasion makeup for that engagement session, wedding, birthdays, baby showers or a date night, book me as your HMUA. I also host one on one Self Makeup Sessions and assist people with their makeup shopping. Be sure to like my page to get all the updates. Thanks” – Diksha.

Do check out her FB page:

http://www.Facebook.com/makeoversbydiksha

“Summer means happy times and bright sunshine to me. It means going to the beach, going to Disneyland, having fun. It means living your life the way you love.” – Priyanka Indora (www.Instagram.com/priyaperry32)

Feature Theme: Summer Vibes
Feature By:
Sakhi Magazine
Empowered Beauties With Brains

“I love wearing florals in summer. It makes me feel light and bright. Vibrant floral chic summer outfits reflect my mood and I Iike to match my makeup with my outfits by using bright shades like coral, hot pink, orange etc.” – Shubhangi Sharma, owner of Divas Collection Boutique (https://www.facebook.com/Divas-collection-1900412870266678/).

Feature Theme: Summer Vibes
Feature By:
Sakhi magazine
Empowered Beauties With Brains

“Summer to me is synonymous with icy treats, the smell of BBQ, bronzed skin, venturing outdoors, chill-time and blissful sunshine.” – Sony Reddy.

Feature Theme: Summer Vibes

Feature by:

Sakhi magazine
Empowered Beauties With Brains