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This Movember, go the distance-Times of India 4 November 2016

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This Movember, go the distance with these whacky moustache styles
Mohammed Waseem| TNN | Nov 4, 2016, 12.00 AM IST

 

It’s November, and that can mean only one thing for men who love facial hair, or love supporting worthy causes, or both — Movember. The annual event, named so by blending the words ‘moustache’ and ‘November’, involves growing moustaches during this month to raise awareness of various cancers and depression in men. The movement had very humble beginnings. Renju Joseph, a Bengaluru-based image designer and lifestyle consultant, says, “The movement started in Australia in 1999 with a group of about 30 people who sported moustaches throughout November to be attached to the cause. Word caught on and eventually, events were organized to raise funds for the cause.”
Since it’s followed all around the world, we give a list of 10 unique but easy-to-maintain moustache styles for men this Movember…A La Souvarov
Named after the Russian General Alexander Suvorov, it is a combination of moustache and sideburns that grow down and then curve up like a candy cane to connect with the moustache. The moustache has two wide wings with a curve into the burns.

Balbo 
The style consists of three sections — moustache, chin beard as well as a soul patch under your lower lips, without the moustache and beard touching each other. It’s a classy style that’s very easy to maintain as well.

Chaplin
The Chaplin, or also known as the toothbrush, is a style that has shaved edges, except for three to five centimeters above the centre of the lip, with the sides of the moustache vertical instead of tapered. Adolf Hitler and Charlie Chaplin famously sported it.

Friendly Mutton Chops
A style made famous by American soldier and politician Ambrose Burnside, this style has thick sideburns that extend to the edge of the mouth and connect to a hearty moustache. Pro tip: The bottom line of the sideburns should define the jaw line.

Fu Manchu
The Fu Manchu, named after the fictional character created by Irish author Sax Rohmer who sports a similar style, is grown exclusively from the corners of the upper lip, and hangs down past the clean-shaven mouth and chin area.

Handlebar
One of the most recognizable styles, the Handlebar is a particularly lengthy moustache, which upwardly curve on either side of the face. This style is named so for its resemblance to the handlebars of a bicycle.

Horseshoe
This is a full moustache with vertical extensions grown on the corners of the lips and down the sides of the mouth to the jawline, resembling an upside-down U or a horseshoe. The width of the whiskers vary depending on each person’s preference

 

 
Pencil

 
This is a neatly-clipped, thin moustache that sported a little above the lip, as if it had been drawn using a pencil. A large gap is left between the nose and the moustache.

 
 

 
The Zappa

 
Named after Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Frank Zappa, The Zappa is a full, bushy moustache with edges that droop slightly past the corners of the mouth (but not as much as the Horseshoe) and includes a stout soul patch.

Mohammed Waseem| TNN | Nov 4, 2016, 12.00 AM IST

 
 

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Nikhil Gowda could use our Services-Indian Express 18th November 2016

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By Express News Service | Published: 18th November 2016 10:43 PM

BENGALURU:
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Did you know Kim Kardashian adorned the cover of Forbes magazine recently advising readers on how to run business?
In an age where visual and viral streamline profi ts, image consultants can make or break a moviestar, sportsperson or a politician. City Express catches up with image consultant Renju Joseph from AceInfiniti.club on how glamorous and hectic the profession is.

 

 

What is your academic and professional background?

I am a certified Image Designer, with a degree in arts.

Who are your clients?

Majority of my clientele are HNI’s from Corporate houses (read CxO’s), politicians, movie stars, spouses of our clients, marriage prospects, professionals seeking change from their current portfolio, people who want to sustain their professional environment and everyone who seeks to enhance their scale and lifestyle. The overall age group ranges from 28-72, but majority of my clientele are in the 34-62 range.

What kind of image makeover do you do?

Our image engineering framework is a 180 degree makeover of personal, professional and social image engineering. Personal image engineering is the foundation to crafting professional and social messaging. Unless my clients personally adopt and live the image, they cannot pull of the right messages in professional and social in- teractions.

How long do you take to rebuild an image? Does a personal makeover take longer than a professional one? Or vice versa?

There is no fixed timeline for either, most clients tend to respond better to professional image building exercises since they impact the most and can see value faster. Personal image building is a slow process since it takes time to unlearn and up-skill.

How long do you ‘stay’ with a client to help them maintain the image?

What if they cannot stick to the new image? Usually a six-month intervention is the least, but most clients tend to consult even after the makeover is accomplished. When clients are unable to maintain their new image, we intervene to diagnose the root causes leading to this unsustainability.

Which Bengalurean celebrity/politician desperately needs an image makeover?

Every public figure needs us, that’s the gospel truth. We would love to give Nikhil Gowda (grand son of Devagowda and son of Kumaraswamy) an image make over especially after his recent film and his aspirations to follow the a legacy, he could leverage our services.

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Dazzle the season – Deccan Herald 9 Dec 2016

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Dazzle the season
SURUPASREE SARMMAH, DEC 9, 2016, DHNS

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Deccan Herald 9th December 2016

Looking great and feeling comfortable in our second skin is something we all desire, be it for any occasion. And with Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to dress up and make a style statement that will make heads turn. Many, perhaps, have already started looking out for the perfect outfit that they can don for the midnight mass and the Christmas party that follows.

As the temperatures drop, fabrics like velvet and suede seem to be taking the fashion world by storm this season. It is the versatile and winter-friendly nature of these fabrics that is making them popular. Renju Joseph, an image and reputation manager, says that these fabrics add a shine to the outfit and keep one warm, making them ideal for both the mass as well as the party. “I would recommend men to choose velvet or suede in terms of jackets while women can sport a knee-length dress pairing a jacket with artificial fur, which is presently in vogue. As for makeup, a smoky eyes look with bling colours is in and looks great as long as one is not overdoing it,” says Renju.

The classic colours for Christmas, red and black, seem to be evergreen favourites for many. And Renju suggests that if one is donning a red dress, a little above the knee, they can team it with an overcoat that is longer than the dress itself.

However, if it is a black dress, wearing a jacket that is a little below the knee with artificial fur running through the border is sure to catch attention.

“Matching bracelets with one’s shirt, tie or cufflinks and wooden bracelets are trending among men and clutches matching the outfit are trending among women. They can also wear contrast colour shoes with not very high inch heels; this will keep them stylish yet comfortable,” adds Renju.

Designer Payal from the label ‘Payal & Zinal’ says that there are a lot of short-fitting dresses that will be gracing the party season.

“The ‘little black dress’ is a classic and this year too, it has retained itself in the list of all fashionistas. Bling and lace are back and so are sequinned dresses in metallic colours like gold and silver. Apart from this, plunging necklines and bold chokers are something to look forward to this season,” says Payal.

She points out that Christmas is a festival best identified with the colour palette used in different outfits. Green, red and maroon are the highlights of this party season. People can look for a cuff-length dress and also off-shoulder ones.

Kerina Pereira, who attends the midnight mass with her family every year, says it’s just once a year when she gets to dress up, which is for Christmas, and she makes the most of it. Being an Anglo-Indian, she shares the traditional way of choosing an outfit for the mass and the Christmas party. “Back in the day, people used to buy the material they liked and go to a tailor to get their outfits stitched. I kind of still follow the legacy and make sure to get at least one of my outfits, either a top or a skirt, stitched from the tailor. However, this year I am planning to go trendy by wearing an off-shoulder printed knee-length dress for Christmas and a ‘little black dress’ for New Year,” she says.