NEEM Magazine

Cover Credits:  Make up:  Jemma Kidd Eyeshadow; JK Primer; Laura Mercier Foundation; Bobbi Brown Blush; Photography:  Benish A. Shah; Styling:  BASS (1) Define, in one word, what it means to be a South Asian woman? I would say strong-minded. South Asian women these days know what they want, and do not let anyone stand in [...]

by, Nadia A. Shah, Fashion Editor Men have been hiding behind the female fashionistas in their lives for too long. In recent years, the fashion scope that focused solely on women has shifted to encompass both genders. Gentlemen, your days of throwing on old and ill fitting clothes have come to an end, because your [...]

by, Shabana Metha Do South Asian Women Set Their Standards Too Low? Every other day you hear a desi man saying, “I need a hot girl that will work out and stay fit, have a great career, live at home with my family, take care of my parents, have kids, make my friends jealous…” and [...]

by, James Schmitz* Following the murder of thirteen soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, a right-wing chorus of bigots has concluded that the world’s one billion Muslims must be judged on the actions of an individual.  These claims are absurd, ignorant, and distract from a serious discussion about mental health and workplace violence. A particularly ripe [...]

Highlight Your Cheeks The Right Way by, Avni Singh oval Sweep color upwards towards your temple.  Almost like a Nike sign.   It will help highlight your cheekbones, and define them. long To prevent making your face look too long, create more horizontal strokes of blush from side to side, instead of an upward motion.  [...]