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COPYRIGHT © 2013 KAMRA ON PRODUCTIONS INC. ALL RIGTS RESERVED. PRINTED IN PAKISTAN 4 SHE CANADA IN EVERY ISSUE: STYLE SCOOP 10 HE 66 HE Said, SHE Said Valentine’s Day gif Ideas for HIM SHE CARES 72 IDRF Plan Canada SHE DEBATES 76 Te Blood Garment Paradox HEALTH/WELLNESS 80 Are you Supermarket Savvy? ON THE ROAD 84 Slowboat down the Mekong BEAUTY 88 Tria: Rejuvenating Laser review Vasanti Cosmetics: Meeting the Skincare Needs of South Asian Women Everywhere DESI GIRL PROBLEMS 93 QUOTE/UNQUOTE 102 Famous quotes on Love FEATURES FASHION CENTRAL 18 Soigne K: the Upper East Side’s frst taste of Indian fashion Paria Shirvani: Fashion’s Next Generation Pavlyn Boutique is Canada’s online fashion fx Amrapali x Manish Arora Sentaler Coats keep us warm and stylish COVER STORY 28 Noureen DeWulf: Comedy’s New “It” GIrl GAME CHANGERS 44 Business: Indra Nooyi Sport: Sania Mirza Politics: Tulsi Gabbard Photography: Prabuddha Dasgupta Disney: Princess Jasmine Music: MIA Modeling: Yasmeen Ghauri Film: Madhuri Dixit Fashion: Narendra Kumar SOUTH ASIA 34 Pantene Bridal Couture Week 2012 Miss Supermodel THE ARTS 60 Spoke Word, Poet Sheniz Janmohammed Owais Lightwala and making a diference through theatre arts at home and abroad Kalamkaar: Furniture as Art Book Review: Narcopolis by Jeet Tayil RESTAURANT REVIEW 76 Blowfsh Restaurant and Sake Bar AROUND TOWN 70 Margherita Missoni meet and greet at Holt Renfrew for OrphanAid Africa SHE CANADA 5 hen we decided to put the wheels in motion for SHE Canada’s launch, there was much research to be done on you, our reader. Te following questions continuously danced above our heads in the months leading up to our inaugural issue: Who are you? What do you do for a living? How old are you? And most importantly, how do you identify with your roots? We aimed to put out a magazine that identifes the items, people and lifestyle choices that you most relate to and have an interest in reading about. For this, our ffh issue, we have settled on the South Asian Game Changers of the world. What do we mean by the term Game Changer? Tey are the individuals that have changed what it is to be South Asian in their particular felds. Politics have played a major role in international debate this past year with the US election. Incidentally, the state of Hawaii also elected the frst Hindu to Congress in the history of the United States—although not South Asian in origin, Tulsi Gabbard will bring with her the values and customs common among those from the subcontinent. Keep an eye out for tennis champion Sania Mirza who is not only India’s frst woman to win a Grand Slam at Wimbledon, but also broke down social barriers by marrying a Pakistani cricketer of equal fame. Finally, we take a journey back to a simpler time—specifcally a time when Disney movies reigned supreme. Chances are, if you’re a South Asian woman in your twenties there was no Disney Princess you identifed with more than Jasmine. Did you know that not only was she the frst identifable Muslim Disney Princess, but also the frst of non-European ethnicity? Her introduction in 1992 added some much needed diversity to Te Magic Kingdom’s royal court, paving the way for other exotic EDITOR heroines including Pocahontas, Mulan and Tiana. S.M. Kamran Zaidi Finally, I cannot conclude this note without mentioning our trail-blazing cover girl, Noureen DeWulf. Having launched her career almost a decade ago, with her frst project going on to win an Academy Award, DeWulf has created a niche for herself in Hollywood starring opposite some of the biggest names in the industry. Currently, you can fnd her on CTV’s Anger Management, (a.k.a. Charlie Sheen’s post-Two and a Half Men comeback) playing Lacey, a bombshell LA girl sufering from a violent case of road rage. Needless to say, the budding comedienne is the series’ scene-stealer. Afer going through this issue, I hope you realize that as South Asians we have what it takes to make it in any feld. Although it goes without saying that we have already conquered the worlds of science, mathematics and technology, arts and sports are still our oyster. If you take anything from this issue, I hope it is the inspiration to pursue whatever it is you’re most passionate about in life. 6 SHE CANADA WHAT GOES ON IN THE SHE OFFICE Ever wonder what it’s like to work at the fast- paced, creative ofce of a fashion/lifestyle magazine? From free swag to tight deadlines to thrilling photo shoots, visit our website http:// shemagazine.ca for a peek into SHE headquarters and behind-the-scenes of our fashion shoots. It’s just like Te Devil Wears Prada, except everyone’s much nicer! MURANO 10 issues for $12 BY ANU (plus $3 shipping and handling) RAINA 20 issues for $20 (plus $6 shipping and handling) Best Deal! 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My Macbook, on which I write, edit and watch videos, listen to music, and keep in touch with the world. My attitude: no matter what’s going on, I know everything is going to be fne, because it is always is. SUMMUN JAFRI PRIYANKA RAJ DANYL GENECIRAN Features Contributor Pop Culture Contributor Layout Coordinator My Smartphone, reruns of Te Ofce and My music (whether on a cell phone/mp3 Phone, wallet and car keys. I feel naked black eyeliner. player), bufets, my glasses. without them. 8 SHE CANADA Editors’ Notes: December/January 2012 Issue High Tea During the British Raj: Shalwar Kameez with gold and turquoise beading on model Reena by Alia K. A Winter’s Tale: Coats by Sentaler, for more information see page 26. Most of the time when I look through a magazine I fip through the pages and just look for the clothing pieces and sometimes a story or two. SHE Magazine has sparked my curiosity to learn about diferent cultures, and for the frst time, I actually wanted to read all the articles. Erin I found the piece “Maintaining a Healthy South Asian Diet” (November 2012) puzzling. Te author suggests veggies in dessert (avocado in pudding, zucchini in cake) yet does not provide detailed recipes to achieve this healthy balance. And let’s face it, dessert is meant to be an indulgence, eating kale in my chocolate would likely ruin the dish. Everything in moderation, right? Nausheen As a Jain, I’m always disappointed when I see the glorifcation of leather and fur in fashion, both of which Your feature on MAWI was an accessory lover’s dream come true. were featured in your issue. Animals sufer for our frivolity, Te necklaces are so beautiful and innovative, and your Q & A and I hope to see more animal/eco-friendly options featured in was very interesting. I’ll defnitely be saving up to buy a MAWI future issues. piece. Anonymous Anum Your monthly beauty picks didn’t feature a single item under $20! Te Diwali fashion page was stunning! No other magazine ofers As a frugal-minded girl, I’d appreciate some expert input on the such a comprehensive dose of South Asian fashion. I’m also drugstore products that work as well as the high-end ones.