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5 things every girl must own

5 things every girl must own
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: Every woman knows she should have a little black dress, but what's important is to find one that's special. It can be sleeveless, have cap sleeves, or have 3/4-length sleeves. It can have a V-neck, boat neck, crew neck, or square neck. It can be knee-length, a little longer, a little shorter, or miniskirt length. No matter the cut or the style, find one that fits right fit, add a statement jewelry piece and you are set for the night.

: While black is the obvious choice here, red ballet flats provide a pop of sass and colour and work for every season. Cute and chic, they look amazing with jeans as well as dresses.

A watch is as much an accessory as it is a timepiece. Classic women's watches are the best investment because they are universal and never go out of style. Whatever your style, pick a watch that complements it. A watch with a black leather strap is always classic, but so is one with a gold metal strap.

Jeans go with everything. And the perfect pair will flatter while it conforms, hiding your flaws while accentuating your attributes. Find a pair that fits you to a T (and in a darker shade) and you will never be at a loss for what to wear again.

A nice handbag in neutral hues (or black) and in a classic style never goes out of fashion. This is your It will go with everything, no matter what color or prints you may be wearing. Most importantly, it should be large enough to hold whatever you need during the day but not so large that it looks awkward if you find yourself running straight out to dinner with it.

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Pearls of wisdom

Stephan Pastis, the creator of the famous comic strip Pearls before Swines will be speaking at BITS Pilani, Zuarinagar on February 6. In a chat with The Goan, the cartoonist talks about his comic art and his love for India

CHRISTINE MACHADO
Published Feb 1, 2016, 12:00 AM IST
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Pearls of wisdom

If Rat and Pig mean more to you than just types of animals, than you're obviously familiar and most likely a fan of the iconic cartoon strip Pearls Before Swines. Since it first appeared in newspapers back in 2002, the strip has gone on to feature in over 600 newspapers the world over. But for creator Stephan Pastis, getting this far was something he never imagined would happen in a million years. “I just wanted to make enough money to be able to quit being a lawyer,” says…

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