Why did anyone invent leather pants- Aahana Kumra

Fashion is Not losing yourself or your personality to follow trends that keep changing.
Five essentials of a woman’s wardrobe Shorts, T-shirts, a pair of blue jeans, classic white shirt, and a basic white ganji.
My shopping strategy I don’t like to take too long to shop. I just pick up whatever I like really quick.
A beauty tip for women Keep your skin clean.
A skincare advice that your mom gave you Always apply a moisturiser and sunscreen. These are the two things which my mother swears by.
Favourite style trick Keep it simple with whatever you wear, because the minute you decide to go overboard it can go wrong.
A fashion trend I hate Leather pants – I don’t know why they were invented!
A fashion trend I love White keds, because I think you can pair them with almost everything and I love that. In fact, I recently wore white keds with a saree – and that looked absolutely cool.
Biggest fashion blunder that you made There are lots and lots – you learn from each.
Your style philosophy Don’t try to be somebody else and don’t change because fashion comes and goes.
Make-up must-haves A good red lipstick and some mascara.
A fashion advice that someone gave you and you swear by Nobody has given me fashion advice but I really want some!
Can a Bollywood star hack it without a stylist? Of course, I don’t really use a stylist for most of my events and I think it’s fine.
Paparazzi… Has suddenly become very important in our lives, I don’t know if it is really required as such.
A fitness regimen that you follow I go to the gym every day. I ensure that I work out daily and try and do something for my body almost every day.
Are you a conscious shopper I have become one now.
Your guilty indulgence Shoes and makeup. I love buying both.

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