Sonam Kapoor gives us fashion and style inspiration almost every day. However, we spotted her at the airport recently in a leather jacket and a midi dress. We think she looked good for a travel outfit only ankle up. Those ankle length boots certainly took the style quotient down a few notches. She completed her look with a pair of sunglasses, no makeup and an over sized bag. Tell us what you think?
Photographer Atul Kasbekar held a special screening for his upcoming Indian biographical film Neerja and it was a grand affair. Neerja is a biographical film based on a 23-year old flight attendant Neerja Bhanot’s life, who was shot dead on Pan Am Flight 73. Neerja Bhanot was instrumental in saving 360 lives when the flight was hijacked by terrorists in Karachi on 5th September 1986 and the movie is a tribute to her remarkable courage and sincerity. The screening was attended by many Bollywood celebrities like Dia Mirza, Sophie Choudry, Vidya Balan and Mugdha Godse. Take a look!
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There are a very few times when Sonam Kapoor doesn’t get an outfit right and this is not one of them. Bollywood’s very own fashionista was spotted wearing separates by Paule Ka at a recent promotion spree for her upcoming movie Neerja and we loved it. The styling was impeccably done with minimal jewellery and slick curls. Smokey eyes and a touch of pink on the cheeks and lips completed her look. Take a look.
Starting from the co- stars of the much awaited movie Fitoor, to the Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood; the Mumbai airport was full of celebs and their outfits hogged all the style headlines. Let’s take a look at what our stars opted for as their comfortably fashionable travel attire this week.
P.S. This post is loaded with outfit inspiration.
1) Katrina Kaif
The Fitoor actress brought back the denim on denim ensemble and totally nailed the look. Katrina Kaif was spotted wearing a loose chambray shirt teamed with a pair of ripped skinny jeans and black sneakers. The diva quite knows how to up the style quotient anywhere she goes.
2) Aditya Roy Kapur
Aditya Roy Kapur looked happy posing for the shutterbugs while he was walking towards the airport dressed in a regular grey tee teamed with a pair of plain black shorts and black sneakers.
3) Chitrangada Singh
The actress personifies beauty and never fails to be in the game. The classy and graceful Chitrangada Singh looked chic in her black coat paired with a black T-shirt and a pair of blue denims.
4) Aamir Khan
Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood seeks perfection in everything he does and dons. Aamir Khan was spotted at his comfortable best wearing a printed grey T-shirt paired with a pair of gray track pant and running shoes.
Hard Kaur seems to be going really hard on people these days. Freedom of speech is our fundamental right and no one followed it better than our promising rapper. Very recently at an event, while Hard Kaur was asked to pose for the camera, she stated saying something about Sunny Leone that will instantly grab your attention and leave you startled. Sunny Leone’s past profession has been a debatable topic since the beginning of her career in Bollywood, and we have our daring rapper commenting on the actress yet again without any rhyme or reason. Watch this video to see what happened.
There is a different air about award shows; they are filled with glitz and glamour and nothing is more exciting than seeing our Bollywood celebs under one roof, interacting with each other and entertaining us with their performances. Zee Cine Awards are just around the corner and while most stars are bucking up for the forthcoming Zee Cine Awards and planning their next red carpet look, actors like Shahid Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Kriti Sanon and Anil Kapoor were spotted at the press conference held for the event.
The Haider actor Shahid Kapoor will be the anchor at the Zee Cine Awards along with doyen filmmaker Karan Johar. The night will also witness an array of performances by celebs like Kriti Sanon, Sonakshi Sinha and the dashing Anil Kapoor who will be performing live after ages.
The award show is scheduled to be held on 20th February in Mumbai and will be telecast on 5th March simultaneously on all the Zee channels.
Sonam Kapoor was recently seen launching a new track from her much-awaited movie Neerja. The fashionista of Bollywood made a breathtaking appearance at the launch. Sonam donned a shoulder-cut out oversized sweater teamed with a draped satin skirt, from the ace designer Prabal Gurung’s spring’16 collection. She complete her look with dangling earrings, a pair of black pumps, and a pop of pink on the lips.
The movie is a biographical drama based on Neerja Bhanot’s sacrifice and remarkable courage that enabled her to save 360 lives. Neerja was shot dead on 5th September 1986. She was the flight attendant on a Pan Am Flight 73 when terrorists in Karachi hijacked it.
The month of February is all set to offer light-hearted comedies and romantic dramas perfect for Valentine’s Day that is just around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know about the movies releasing in February 2016.
1) Ghayal Once Again – 5th February
Home production of the Deols, Ghayal Once Again is the sequel to the blockbuster of the 1990’s Ghayal. The movie has been produced by Dharmendra and directed by the versatile Sunny Deol who is also the lead actor in the movie. This action drama will also feature Soha Ali Khan and Shivam Patil. The movie was set to hit the screens on 13th November 2015 but got delayed as it was unable to meet the deadline, reportedly due to VFX work. The Hollywood action co-ordinator, Dan Bradley, has designed the action sequences and the movie is now set to release on 5th February.
Run time: 128 minutes
2) Fitoor – 12 February
One of the most awaited movies of 2016, Fitoor is an alteration of Charles Dickens’s novel Great Expectation. This ode to love is directed by Abhishek Kapoor who also directed Kai Po Che. Starring Katrina Kaif and Aditya Roy Kapur in the lead roles, the movie centers around a young Kashmiri boy Noor and his lady love Firdaus. The movie will also feature Tabu as a temperamental Begum.
Run time: 131 Minutes
3) Sanam Re – 12th February
Starring Pulkit Samrat and Yami Gautam in the lead roles, Sanam Re is an intense romantic drama directed by Yaariyan fame’s Divya Khosla Kumar and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and Ajay Kapoor. The movie also features Urvashi Rautela and Rishi Kapoor in pivotal supporting roles. Sanam Re is all set to hit the screen during the Valentine week in 2016.
Run time: 120 minutes
4) Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive – 19 February
Sequel to the 2010 film Tere Bin Laden, Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive is a forthcoming quirky comical satire. Starring Manish Paul, Pradhuman Singh, Piyush Mishra and Mia Uyeda, the movie revolves around the controversy created about Osama’s death only depicted with a lot of humour.
Run time: 110 minutes
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5) Neerja – 19th February
Neerja as the name suggests is an incredible biographical film based on Late Neerja Bhanot, a 23 year old flight attendant who was shot dead on a Pan Am Flight 73; the flight that was hijacked by terrorists in Karachi on 5th September 1986. The movie features Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi and Shekhar Ravjiani and narrates the story of Neerja Bhanot’s sacrifice and remarkable courage that enabled her to save 360 lives.
Run time: 122 minutes
6) Aligarh – 29th February
Directed by National Award winner Hansal Mehta, Aligarh starring Rajkummar Rao and Manoj Bajpayee is based on a true incident of a professor from Aligarh Muslim University. Professor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras played by Manoj Bajpayee, taught Marathi language and was sacked from his job because of his sexual preferences. The movie depicts his struggle to find a place in the society.
Run time: 120 minutes
If you are a fan of Coach bags, here’s some good news for you. The famous American luxury fashion label Coach will soon be opening its doors in India. Ladies and gentlemen, now you don’t need to travel overseas or wait too long for your online orders to be delivered. The based company known for retailing the finest leather commodities is coming to India.
Their bags and wallets are made thoughtfully by committed craftsmen under the guidance of ace fashion designer Stuart Vevers. It is soon expected to open its stores in collaboration with its Indian partner- Genesis Luxury.
Watch this space for confirmed opening dates soon.
The versatile Priyanka Chopra has left no stone unturned to prove her worth in the industry. Her constant perseverance and hard work has paid off and she is now touted as one of the finest actors across the globe. Priyanka Chopra, who made her international television debut with ‘Quantico’ and recently won an award at the People’s Choice Awards, has been announced as a presenter for the prestigious, forthcoming 88th academy awards. This undoubtedly is another feather in her cap.
Making the nation proud, Priyanka’s name is on the second slate of presenters alongside famous personalities like Steve Carell, Olivia Munn, Margot Robbie, Quincy Jones, Byung-hun Lee, Jared Leto, Julianne Moore, Jason Segel, Andy Serkis, JK Simmons, Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon. Kudos Priyanka we’re proud of your accomplishments.
Look chic and classy this winter by pairing your over-the-knee boots with a dress and a cardigan. Over-the-knee boots are a must have in your winter wardrobe this season. You can experiment with leather boots or go suede. Leather boots go effortlessly with formal as well as casual attires. For a slightly more glamorous look, settle for a pair of suede over the knee boots. Flaunt your fit legs by wearing a bodycon dress teamed with a pair of over-the-knee boots. If you are not a fan of cardigans and want to go for a subtle look to compliment your formal outfit, wrap yourself up with an overcoat to beat the winter and walk out looking like a runway model. Complete the look by carrying a bucket bag, wrist candy or a bracelet and minimal makeup. Take inspiration from our outfit of the week and get this look on point.
Every woman loves it when her hair is right. Even if the outfit isn’t so on point one day, the perfect hair can steal the show and make one look beautiful. However, getting the hair right is almost the most time-consuming part of the day and every girl doesn’t find so much time. There are also ladies who are just lazy to spend so much time doing their hair, sleep remains their bigger priority. And let us take this moment to tell you that it is okay to be like that especially when there are easy ways of keeping your hair sorted. Here are five hair trends for the lazy girl in you to get the hair game right on point.
1) Top knot
Who doesn’t love a good top knot? We understand it’s a herculean task to get out of your cozy bed and wash your hair especially during winter, but all you need to do is pick a sock that is similar to your hair colour and follow the steps. Tie your hair into a high ponytail, cut the sock from the toe-end and roll it till it looks like a donut. After you have the donut ready, tuck your hair around the sock and start rolling it from the end till the ponytail.
2) Statement Part
If you are too lazy to do anything with your hair, try keeping it simple with a statement part. Run the brush across your hair and give yourself a perfect center- part. If that doesn’t work for you, settle for a side part.
3) Flaunt your waves
If you want to get curls or wavy hair without spending hours at the salon then adopt this easy way to get waves. Wash your hair at night, braid it and sleep over it. Open the braids in the morning to see the magic.
4) Keep your hair long
Keep your hair long and straight if you’re not a fan of regular styling. It’s not important to get a haircut every month to up your hair styling game. Just keep them long and plain.
5) Twisted Ponytail
Twisted ponytails sound way difficult than they are in reality. Twisted ponytail is one of the best hair trends for lazy girls. All you need to do is divide your ponytail into two parts, twist one part of the ponytail and wrap it around the other.
Republic Day is here and we are sure that many of you are looking forward to watching the parade in the morning. While many of us look forward to celebrating this day with pride and honour, a lot of us do not understand its importance and often find ourselves confused between the Independence Day and the Republic Day. These two days reflect on our nation’s history, the heroes, the struggles and the progress we’ve made so far, the difference is not just limited to the dates.
So just before we immerse ourselves in the merriment, let’s take a look at these key differences between the Republic Day and the Independence Day.
1) Difference in dates
The first and the most obvious reason is the difference in the dates. While the Independence Day is celebrated on the 15th of August every year, as the declaration of independence was signed on this day back in 1947; the Republic Day is celebrated on 26th of January every year. The Republic Day is actually based on 26th November 1949; the day India’s constitution was drafted for the first time. The constitution finally came into effect on 26th January 1950 which is why it’s celebrated in January.
2) Difference in its significance
Republic Day celebrates India’s progress since the time of Independence. It is inclined towards highlighting the people who maintain the government like the armed forces and what the future holds. Independence Day, on the other hand, celebrates the birth of our Nation and pays tribute to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives to give our nation a better future.
3) President is the man of the Republic Day
The President is the head of the state which is why the Republic Day is his/her day to address the nation. The Independence Day is about paying a tribute to the people who helped us get where we are and fought for our nation and since the Prime Minister heads the people of India; 15th August is his/her day.
4) Differences in celebration
Another one of the major differences between the Republic Day and the Independence Day lies in the way they are celebrated. The Republic day is celebrated by showcasing a spectacular parade that highlights the achievements of every state with pride and honour. Independence Day is celebrated by every citizen of India without representing a particular state. People celebrate it by singing patriotic songs and await the inspirational speech given by the Prime minister soon after hosting the tricolour flag at the Red Fort in the capital city – Delhi.
Men and women are different and some differences are healthy. Men can be adorable especially when they shower you with their love, affection and care BUT there are times when they can be absolute jerks too. It is clear that men and women perceive situations differently however, men sometimes just become oblivious to a few things that can make any woman’s brain explode. Here are a few annoying things men do that just don’t make sense to women.
1) Delayed replies to text messages
We understand that it’s not always easy to take out a minute to reply to a text message but replying to a message three days later is not acceptable in any universe. If we’ve sent a text, reply in time. And if you can’t, it better be because you fractured your hand.
2) Never showing up on time
5:00 PM means 5:00 PM. It does not mean 6:30 PM or any time later. Showing up on time doesn’t just communicate how much you value our time; punctuality is a part of chivalry too. Maintain that.3) Complementing other girls in front of you
Another one of the many annoying things men do, complimenting other women while you’re right there, Let’s admit it, no girl likes to hearing her boyfriend talk highly of some other woman. It’s not so annoying when they look at them, but leaves us frantic when they praise them in our presence.
4) Spilling out your embarrassing secrets
Men don’t always do this to annoy you. Things that are a big deal to us, might just be another funny experience for them to share. For instance, getting drunk and puking might prove to be an embarrassing experience that you refrain from talking about; but men do not find it so embarrassing that also makes them think it’s funny to discuss it in front of your common friends.
5) Get fixated on something till the point it reaches obsession
Be it PS4, cricket or football, they follow all of it so extensively that you think it’s absurd. Even we girls have our obsessions. Some are obsessed with shoes while the others are obsessed with makeups or bags. But our levels of obsessions clearly vary from adorable to tolerable while the obsession with a game is just unacceptable.
6) Know it all
Our anger reaches the zenith when they begin passing sexist comments like girls can never be good drivers or girls can never understand football. There’s never room for this kind of talk in a woman’s mind especially the blatant generalizing. Please think before you speak.
7) Dissing our choice in music
Men like to believe that they have the best choice in music. You will first hear them making fun of your playlist, and then find them listening to the same music. Why is it so difficult to admit that you like our music? Why?
8) Unplanned dates
They wish to take you out but can’t decide upon the place. This is one of the most annoying things men do and is also easily the most common one. The problem is that they don’t believe in planning but when it comes to dressing up, they expect you to do it as quickly as possible.
9) Drop a plan and call themselves spontaneous
They claim to be the most planned lot and there is no denying that, they usually are, until they suddenly cancel the plans made with you on bumping into some old lost friend or even a mere acquaintance. If there is a plan, stick to it, say no and keep your woman happy. It is not so hard.
Tissot recently opened its new boutique in New Delhi and it was inaugurated by the beautiful Deepika Padukone. The Bajirao Mastani actress donned an all- red ensemble, matching her exquisite red Tissot watch. Like always, Deepika looked mesmerizing in her scarlet red cape suit that she wore with a pair of red pumps. She enhanced her look with minimal accessories and a pop of red on the lips.
She garnered attention from everyone present at the event, while speaking of her attachment with the brand. Deepika has been associated with the brand for almost eightyears now and , she proudly spoke to Business Standard
about her love for the brand, “I have shared a very special association with Tissot. I have been with it for almost seven or eight years now. It’s one of those brands that I started endorsing right from the beginning of my career when I was just a model. I think that says a lot about the faith that they have had in me as an artist and as a person and now it’s like family,”.
She also launched a new watch of Tissot, Chemin des Tourelles that appreciates Tissot’s years old expertise with its contemporary design. The name Chemin des Tourelles is said to be inspired by a street in Le Locle, Switzerland.
