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Let's Get Ugly

Trishna and Disha Daswaney
Let's Get Ugly
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    Legally Blonde, 90s Beauty & Bringing Elle to Life with Jennifer Powell

    12/07/2026 | 28 mins.
    Join Disha for a special edition of Let's Get Ugly with Jennifer Powell, lead makeup designer behind Elle on Amazon Prime (the prequel to Legally Blonde). Jennifer takes us behind the scenes of bringing a young Elle Woods to life, from recreating iconic 90s beauty with modern techniques to building a look that feels instantly recognisable while introducing a whole new generation to everyone's favourite blonde. The girls get into the inspiration behind Elle's signature pink palette, the beauty Easter eggs fans should look out for, and the clever makeup tricks that helped the looks withstand long days on set. Jennifer also shares the products, techniques and industry secrets behind creating character through makeup, along with her advice for aspiring artists. Plus, we get the exclusive look on how Jennifer created Lexi Mintree's looks for the press tour. If you've ever wondered how an iconic beauty look is reimagined for the screen, this episode is for you. Enjoy!
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    Natural Fragrance, Scent Stories & Sustainable Luxury with Beckielou Brown

    26/06/2026 | 39 mins.
    Join Trishna and Disha in the studio for an interview with Beckielou Brown, co-founder of Altra, the London fragrance brand redefining modern perfumery through 100% natural botanicals. Beckielou opens up about why she chose to create perfume without synthetics, how every fragrance begins with a story, and the fascinating creative process behind developing scents that evoke emotion and memory. The girls get into the future of natural fragrance, sustainable luxury, and why Altra's farm-to-fragrance approach is changing the way we think about perfume. Beautifully crafted, incredibly thoughtful and full of insider fragrance knowledge, this episode will make you see scent in a completely new way. Enjoy!
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    Culture, Creativity & Curating Experiences with Tara Zadeh

    18/06/2026 | 33 mins.
    Join Trishna and Disha in the studio for an interview with Tara Zadeh (@tarazadeh), founder of Tara Zadeh Agency (@tarazadeh.agency). Tara opens up about building an agency known for curating some of the most beautiful events and experiences, and how her third culture upbringing has shaped her distinct eye for design. The girls get into her work with @zanaee spotlighting Iranian women, why storytelling and community sit at the heart of everything she creates, and why furniture design feels like the natural next chapter. Thoughtful, fascinating and seriously fun, this episode is a reminder that creativity often comes from living between worlds. Enjoy!

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    Curation, Connection & The Future of Shopping with Matilde FMF & Scarlett Reuben

    01/06/2026 | 28 mins.
    Join Trishna and Disha in the studio for an interview with Matilde Faria Mourinho Felix (@matildefmf) and Scarlett Reuben (@scarlett_reuben_), founders of Sensus Collective (@sensus_collective). The duo share how they spotted a gap in the market and created a new kind of shopping experience, bringing together independent brands, emerging designers and creative founders under one roof. They open up about the art of curation, building a community around discovery, and why the future of retail is all about connection, storytelling and real-life experiences. The girls get into startup life, supporting small businesses, and creating spaces where brands can be celebrated, not just sold. Insightful, inspiring and full of fresh ideas. This one is for anyone who loves discovering the next big thing before everyone else does. Enjoy!

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    Hair Stylist: Yezi Yun
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    Sexual Wellness, Safety & Luxury Intimacy with Lauren Short

    27/05/2026 | 31 mins.
    Join Trishna and Disha in the studio for an interview with Lauren Short, founder of Ples’Jour, the luxury sexual wellness brand redefining intimacy through sophistication, safety and self-confidence. After first spotting the brand on the Di Petsa runway and immediately becoming obsessed with the packaging and concept, the girls sit down with Lauren to unpack the years of research and development behind the brand and how she’s helping revolutionise the intimacy sector. Lauren opens up about creating products that feel elevated, safe and inclusive, why education matters so much in sexual wellness, and what it was like launching her first event at Nikita Mayfair. The girls also get into beauty trends from the past that should never make a comeback… yes, concealer lips are discussed. Honest, fun and genuinely eye-opening. Enjoy!

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    Hair Stylist: Yezi Yun
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About Let's Get Ugly
Join sister duo Trishna and Disha Daswaney, the creative minds behind Kohl Kreatives, as they spill the tea on beauty, wellness, and lifestyle sectors.Together they bust myths, redefine standards, and keep it real with unfiltered insights from industry experts. No topic is off-limits as they unravel misconceptions and share their own hilarious, relatable stories. Tune in for raw truths and laughs.Find us @lets.get.ugly on Instagram.
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