Alia on Marie Claire

After seeing the dismal photoshoot for Vogue, the Marie Claire (@MarieClaire_In) issue fares slightly better.  Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08), looking unrecognizable, is at least in cuter clothes.  But again, there’s nothing exciting or noteworthy.

Sonakshi on Marie Claire

For their ‘body issue’, glad Marie Claire chose Sonakshi to represent since she’s not the typical stick thin, size zero stereotype of Bollywood.  However, wish they had given the cover a little more oomph and styled her a little better.  As it is, it’s a very dull cover with a boring dress and hair that

Kareena on Marie Claire

I’m frankly not a fan of the 7th anniversary cover of Marie Claire.  Perhaps its the black gown paired with the black gym shorts.  The only plus was the gorgeous necklace, alas that was ruined by an avalanche of hair.

Vidya on Marie Claire

The cover is so-so but the inside shots are much better.  Vidya’s looked good, after a long time.

Kiera Knightley on Marie Claire

If there’s one thing I hate more than boring covers, is reused covers.  This Kiera shot was already seen in the March 2013 US edition and being reused by Marie Claire India for their April edition.  Are the editors that lazy that they can’t actually create their own, original cover each month?  Has the starlet

Archana on Marie Claire

Model Archana Akhil Kumar seen on the March issue of Marie Claire in my favorite Gucci collection of past (Spring 2013 RTW), paired with Nirav Modi diamonds.

Sonam on Marie Claire

If the headline didn’t state it was Sonam, I’d never have known that it was her on the cover.  Photoshopped to the max.  What a travesty!