Author: Suyash Shukla

More outfit inspiration: Office lookbook by Mimi Ikonn

Studies suggest that women spend almost one year of their life on deciding what clothes to wear and why shouldn’t they? A flattering outfit enhances one’s personality and gives them the confidence to face every challenge in style. However, if you have the slightest doubt about your sense of dressing and feel that sometimes you need that early morning clothing inspiration before you head out to work, here’s help. Fashion blogger & YouTuber Mimi Ikonn has just the right professional ensembles for you to mix and match from your cupboard and step out with grace. Watch the video, bring your pants, skirt, blazer & shirts out, add a little bit of confidence and stand above all with zeal.

June 9, 2015
7 must-have nail colours for summer

The one good part about summer is the amount of colours we get to experiment with. The summer season is all about bright and cool shades of colours that can turn any look from drab to fab. Ditch those dramatic pop colours and try a more laid back look this summer. Check out this list of seven nail colours for summer that’ll add that extraordinary detail to your overall look.

#1 Blush Pink

A soft twist to the otherwise summer favorite shocking pink, blush pink adds that much needed touch of elegance to every outfit. That’s what we love about this colour, it goes with everything, just everything.

#2 Mustard Yellow

Think yellow isn’t your colour? Think again. This colour has hit hard on the runway this season and there’s no reason for you to not include it in your list of essential nail colours for summer.

#3 Dusty Rose

As the name suggests, dusty rose is a lightly greyish member of the colour’s family. This hue is graceful yet subtle and is great for days when you feel like keeping things a little laidback.

#4 Coral Red

Step aside cherry red; your better counterpart is here this summer. This colour has the impact of red and the freshness of orange that can uplift any look. It’s one of those nail colours for summer which when paired perfectly can be bold yet fun at the same time.

#5 Peachy Nude

Nude with a peachy undertone is best for those women who like to keep things subtle. Delicate but instantly sexy this basic colour is perfect to match with your spring separates.

#6 Plum Grey

For those women who prefer deeper colours, this shade of grey should be your best friend. This multifaceted colour looks great in smokey, glossy or matte.

#7 Bright Boysenberry

If you’re looking for a shade that is a little more poppy than pastel, boysenberry is the answer. This bright shade of berry is so vibrant that it can energise the dullest of days. Add this to your list of nail colours for summer because it’s sure to make heads turn.

June 8, 2015
Up, up and away! And that’s how Mother Targaryen killed it in Game of Thrones Episode 9!

Let’s admit it; the entire world was thrilled with last week’s installment of Game of Thrones (episode 8) as the Whitewalkers came snarling down the mountains destroying almost half the wildlings’ army. As the winter approached in the north, our beloved kingdoms of the south had a different story to tell. Take a look at a flash back of the latest episode and what made it so awesome!

Spoilers ahead OBVIOUSLY!

1. Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 9 – ‘The Dance of Dragons’ concluded with a beautiful, like never before, twist in the end as Khaleesi gave her fans something to look forward to (finally the woman has started to make sense)! Yes, her free dragon named ‘Drogon’ saved the day (and his mother) while in an attack by the Sons of the Harpy in Meereen! We bet the moment when she mounts Drogon and flees away from the fighting arena stole the hearts of millions around the world! Long live Khaleesi! Now get the other two children out (It’s about time).

PS – While all this happened, did we mention that Hizdahr zo Loraq got murdered by the Sons of the Harpy? Dang! Was a good man, that one!

2. Stannis Baratheon – We dislike you (read HATE). Who sets his own daughter on fire for an Iron Throne? Our hearts were shattered when Lady Melisandre torched up the pyre with Princess Shireen tied to it. Game of Thrones has showed us how bad/inhuman people can really be! Well atleast, Stannis got a little dose by the Boltons in the beginning of the episode where Ramsay with an army of 20 raided their tents and lit up their horses. Good move boy! Next time, go for Melisandre! She’s the cunning counselor that will surely take Stannis down one day.

3. Jon Snow makes it back to the wall (with the wildlings) – Yes, Lord commander Jon Snow made it back with the left over army of wildlings to prepare for a bigger battle with the Whitewalkers. We’d love to see that now, won’t we? Alliser Thorne seemed a bit reluctant in opening the gates for them at first, but does it anyway. God knows what’s in store for this new union between the two arch enemies!

4. Little Arya sure has something on her mind. Her role in the last episode wasn’t very clear regarding what she really wanted, but we definitely know there’s something plotting in her little head! The thin-man isn’t one of her biggest concerns right now!

5. Jamie Lannister’s daughter is finally getting home! With Jamie and Bronn declared free by Prince Doran, now the reunited father and daughter are set to go back to King’s Landing joined by the prince of Dorne Trystane Martell who is to wed Jamie’s daughter!

Well that’s it for now! Stay tuned for a round up of the series and what to look forward to in SEASON 6! Yes, we are working on feeding your thriller cravings already!

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June 8, 2015
Outfit of the week

Keep your look fresh and simple this summer by pairing a solid coloured skater dress with a pair of heels, wedges or sneakers. Skater dresses make an essential part of your wardrobe and they will never go out of style. If solid colours are not your preference then try skater dresses in neon shades, floral prints or striped patterns. Skater dresses are simple, stylish and suit a multiple number of occasions, be it a brunch with your girlfriends or an evening coffee date. Don’t forget to finish your look with a statement neckpiece, wrist accessories, a bag and sunglasses.

June 8, 2015
Here is how the internet is trolling over Maggi 2 Minute noodles!

While there is a lot of controversy going on about our favourite Maggi noodles, the internet like always did not fail to make this issue hilarious yet again. The fact of the matter is that we all love Maggi, don’t we? It’s not just a pack of noodles but holds a deep emotional connect with most of us just like those treasured childhood memories. While we are secretly stocking up those leftover noodle packs to bring back the soothing memories, the internet is busy trolling. Take a look at these hilarious Maggi trolls that are downright crazy.

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June 8, 2015
New in the city – DSK Benelli unveils a range of Superbikes in Delhi!

DSK Motowheels announced the legendary Italian superbike brand Benelli’s dealership network across North India on 3rd June 2015 in the capital. These uber stylish motorbikes by Benelli are known for their flamboyance and high performance. With DSK Benelli ‘s first showroom setup at Faiz Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi under the dealership of Torque Bikes; DSK Motowheels aims to expand its reach across Northern India.

Being a passionate biker himself, Mr. Shirish Kulkarni, Chairman of DSK Motowheels shared his thoughts about getting an international brand to India and described the whole experience as fun yet challenging. From a place like Delhi, DSK Motowheels aims to cater to around 600 units of superbikes in a year with at least 20% to 25% growth each year.

The event showcased the launch of five premium superbikes to reach out to the large market of biking enthusiasts in the country;

1) TNT 302 priced at INR 2,83,000

2) TNT 600i priced at INR 5,15,000

3) TNT 600 GT priced at INR 5,62,000

4) TNT 899 priced at INR 9,48,000

5) TNT R (1130) priced at INR 11,81,000

June 8, 2015
H&M unveils its fall collection planned for India in an exclusive preview

The Swedish multinational retail brand H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB popularly known as H&M is all set to open its doors in India come fall. The first store is scheduled to open in September spread across 25000 square ft at Select Citywalk Mall in the capital’s Saket area. The recently held press preview offered a sneak peek into the brand’s line-up for the Indian market. Here’s everything you should be looking out for.

#1 Fall/Winter clothing for men and women

H&M, needless to say, is all about sophisticated style when it comes to apparel for men and women. Men must look out for their winter jackets in shades of grey and beige along with knitted jumpers and tan trousers.

Bomber jackets for women with a glittery twist, leather skirts and dresses are the must-haves for women from their fall collection.

#2 Accessories

There is finally a brand in India offering gloves for winter, that we were absolutely in love with. Neckpieces, wrist cuffs, hats and bags in different colours and styles were other accessories that made the cut for us.

Men can finally get their hands on to decent bowties, glasses and belts with H&M’s India’s collection.

#3 Shoes, shoes and shoes

Breaking away from the usual heels and stilettoes, H&M India’s footwear collection for women had puffy knee-high boots, ankle length boots and strappy wedges. Chic brogues and oxford shoes filled the shoe shelves in the men’s department.

#4 Simply fashion!

Lastly, H&M India’s press preview was made of nothing but style; effortless, chic, dapper, edgy, sharp and glamourous fashion that will make you feel like strutting down the streets of the city dressed in their clothes from head to toe.

Watch this space for more updates on their store launch and collections.

June 5, 2015
20 facts about BEER that are sure to leave you tipsy

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy”, well now – this pretty much sums it all. Did you know that beer is the third most consumed beverage after water and tea and has a lot of health benefits? If that’s interesting for you, take a look at this Oatmeal’s list of twenty fantastic facts about beer you might be missing out on while gulping down that gallon.

June 4, 2015
10 awesome jobs that will surely make you want to quit your job now!

Imagine travelling around the world, trying new cuisines, shopping, partying, doing all things fancy AND GETTING PAID FOR IT!!!! Sounds unbelievable, doesn’t it? But it’s true! The real satisfaction comes when you follow your dreams. We all have a hidden passion for something and we never think of making a career out of it. And here’s why you should take a look at this list of 10 awesome jobs that will make you want to quit your job NOW!

1) Personal shopper – Personal stylists work with their clients to shape their individual style according to their lifestyle. They shop and style people for a living (isn’t that awesome?). If you love styling clothes and shopping, this is the dream job for the shopaholic in you!

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2) Travel blogger – Did you know that you can get paid to travel and write about your adventures and experiences? Yes, a travel blogger travels around the world (not to forget – free of cost), shares his/her stories and talks about the best and the worst places they’ve visited. You can live your dream of travelling around the world and making money with this ideal job.

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3) Modelling – Modelling is one of the most attractive and glamorous careers. If you love being in the spot light and think you have what it takes to be a model, then this is the right path for you. Being a model has a lot of perks; you get to travel around the world for shoots & fashion shows, get freebies for endorsing brands while getting paid for it and did we mention those gazillion pictures that make you look oh-so-pretty.

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4) Fashion blogger – For the fashionista with wanderlust, this might be your ideal job. A career in fashion blogging lets you travel to places, attend fancy events, socialize and shop. A fashion blogger writes about the trending things in and around the world of fashion.

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5) Chocolatier – This job might be too much fun if you love chocolate. Being a chocolatier requires more than just a sweet tooth, they combine their passion for art and love for chocolates into a creative career in making candy and confectionery.

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6) Chef at a luxury hotel – Chefs are the ones who create menus and work with different ingredients and recipes to impress foodies with their skill and imagination. If you love food and can be creative with it, this is ‘the job’ for you.

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7) Brand Ambassador for a liquor brand – This might be one of the best jobs in the world. Picture yourself travelling to places, partying, meeting new people, getting them drunk and then drinking yourself. Now now, being paid for this kind of awesomeness sure would be a blessing!

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8) DJ – If you have a passion for music and love being surrounded by it all the time, here’s one for you! To be a Disc Jockey and to make people swing to your beats, you have to be uber creative. Turn your hobby into a full time career and party your way through life.

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9) Scuba diving instructor – Imagine working in a soothing environment where you are surrounded by nature. To become a scuba diving instructor you have to be certified as an open water diver and complete the instructor development course (IDC) and you can live the dream of diving for a living and travel to exotic locations.

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10) Wedding photographer – With the advent of specialised digital cameras, photography has become a mainstream yet a high paying job. All you need is a high quality camera and an eye for photography with creativity and learn the ins and outs of the camera to maximize your potential. To put a cherry on top at this awesome job you can be a destination wedding photographer, where you get to travel around the world documenting the most special day of people’s lives.

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June 3, 2015
App of the week: Sleep Science Alarm Clock

Waking up easy is all about the right timing. Sleep Science Alarm Clock app is your personal sleep assistant that tracks your sleeping pattern throughout the night. It uses a 30 minutes alarm window and wakes you in your lightest sleep phase, the phase that makes you feel like you are naturally well rested. You can also view the data and see how well you’ve slept, and if there’s a possibility of changing any outside factors to have a subsequent better night’s sleep.

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Easy to navigate and personalize, Sleep Science Alarm Clock offers features like notes for jotting down your dreams and changes in your bedtime routines, graphs showing trends and statistics, sleep goal settings for checking your actual versus desired amount of sleep and it also captures the loudest sound during the night for those times when you wonder what woke you up.

Choose from a collection of music boxes, wind chimes, seashores, gentle rains, relaxing night breezes or night time sounds.

Sleep Science Alarm Clock only available on iOS devices as of now.

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June 3, 2015
Hollywood movies releasing this June

Entourage, Spy, Jurassic World, and Ted 2 are set to hit the cinema screens and spice up your boring weekends. Here is everything you need to know about these silver screen releases before you grab your movie tickets.

1) Entourage

The much anticipated big screen version of the award-winning hit HBO series, starring Evin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara and Jeremy Piven is set to hit the cinemas on 4th June. This American comedy is back in continuation after the 8^th season as a movie to tickle your funny bone with its sarcasm and comedy.

Run time: 1 hour 44 minutes

2) Spy

This multi- starrer American action comedy is hitting the screens on 5th June. The movie revolves around a CIA analyst Susan Cooper (played by Melissa McCarthy) who has spent her entire career as a desk jockey, working hand-in-hand with the dashing agent Bradley Fine (played by Jude Law). Using high-tech equipment and a hidden earpiece, Susan is the guardian angel who helps Bradley avoid danger. So save the date and watch this movie at your nearest cinema.

Run time: 2 hours 2 minutes

3) Jurassic World

Directed by Colin Trevorrow Jurassic World is an American science fiction adventure film based on the events that take place in a dinosaur adventure theme park. This is the fourth part to the Jurassic Park film series. So get ready to relive the dino adventures yet again on 12th June

Run time: 2 hours 10 minutes

4) Ted 2

This American comedy is set to hit the theatres on 26th June. The story revolves around Ted (the bear) who marries Tami-Lynn, his girlfriend from the first film, and the couple try for a baby together. The twist is that Ted needs his best friend John to provide sperm for artificial insemination. However, to have custody of this child, he has to prove to a court of law that he is human. So wait till you fall off your seats laughing.

Run time: 1 hour 46 minutes

June 2, 2015
Outfit of the week: Summer style inspiration for men

For men who love to wear shorts in summer time, here is the perfect outfit inspiration for you. Pair up your favourite casual shirt with a pair of Bermuda shorts be it cargo or chino and add classic sophistication to your casual street style look. Ensure that your shoes and belt are of matching shades so they complement the shorts and enhance the overall look; for instance match your loafers, casual shoes or flip flops and belt with your shorts. Add your summer essentials like a pair of sunglasses and a straw hat to complement the look. If you are comfortable going an extra mile then pair bold prints with neutral tones. Check out the outfit of the week for your summer style inspiration.

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June 2, 2015
Mark the dates for these Bollywood movies releasing this June

Dil Dhadakne Do, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, ABCD 2 and Main Aur Charles are set to entertain you all throughout this month. From comedy to family drama and groovy dance moves, each one of them has something unique to offer. Take a look at these four movies hitting the screens this month and what they are all about.

1) Dil Dhadakne Do

Zoya Akhtar’s much awaited Dil Dhadakne Do is finally around the corner with Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma together once again after a long time and the stylish Priyanka Chopra along with Farhan Akhtar. The film is about a dysfunctional Punjabi family that goes on a cruise to celebrate Anil Kapoor and Shefali Shah’s (aka Mr. and Mrs. Mehra) thirtieth wedding anniversary. What happens next? Find out on 5th June.

Run time: 2 hours 50 minutes.

2) Hamari Adhuri Kahani

Starring Imran Hashmi, Vidya Balan and Rajkumar Rao this is a romantic drama based on producer Mahesh Bhatt’s parents’ real life love story. The film is scheduled for release on 12^th June, 2015.

Run time: 2 hours 20 minutes.

3) ABCD 2

Get ready to dance this June with Walt Disney’s ABCD 2 starring Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor and Prabhu Deva. A sequel to 2013’s ABCD (Any Body Can Dance). The story traces the journey of an Indian dance troupe with an assortment of boys and girls who come from the backstreets of a Mumbai suburb and unite through dance. This movie is set to hit the cinemas on 19^th June, 2015.

Run time: 2 hours 27 minutes

4) Main Aur Charles

With Randeep Hooda, Richa Chadda, Adil Hussain and Tisca Chopra in lead roles this thriller is set to hit the big screens on 26^thJune. The movie revolves around Charles, an enigmatic con man and a vicious killer who escapes from Tihar jail. What follows next? Wait and watch at cinemas near you.

Run time: 2 hours 3 minutes

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June 2, 2015
Kim Kardashian, pregnant, for the second time!

The reality TV star Kim K married to rapper Kanye West revealed the news of her pregnancy in a teaser clip shown after the mid-season finale of the show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. This will be the second child of the couple after their two year old daughter North West. The clip shows Kim telling her sister, Khloe, that a blood test following another attempt confirmed that she was pregnant. Take a look at the video below that reveals this happy moment.

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June 1, 2015
10 struggles every tall girl faces when she wears heels

Being tall is normally looked at as a blessing and people of all shapes and heights should be embraced equally. But if you’re a tall girl who loves her heels, we are sure you think about all sorts of things you’ll have to go through before putting your favourite pair of stilettos on. From loving your high heels to doubting your decision to wear them and wanting to beat up all the annoying short people who comment on your height, here are ten things tall girls face while stepping out wearing those heels.

1) And it starts with ‘You’re already tall, why do you wear heels?’

2) When you walk into a room, everyone stares at you and they keep staring until you’ve sat down.

3) Your girlfriends definitely use you when tall men aren’t around for all sorts of chores, “I am sure you can reach that item on the top shelf. Will you please bring it down for me?” And yes it’s annoying.

4) People often ask you “how’s the weather up there?” and you can’t help but give them the death stare.

5) People automatically assume you’re going to be good at every sport on this planet. Well honestly, all tall girls don’t know how to play a sport and being tall isn’t automatically going to make anyone good at any sport.

6) Taking pictures with your friends is always a task obviously because you are always out of the frame. Always.

7) Wanting to wear heels because well they look great, but not wanting to wear heels because you don’t want to tower over every single person you’re going to be around (which is more of a perk when you’re trying to avoid some people).

8) Those comments when you walk down a street and a little kid goes like “Hey mom, can you see that tall thing?” and you go like “Hey kid just wait till you hit puberty and this sh*t gets awkward real quick?”

9) A tall girl can be a singer, a doctor or anything she wishes to be but wait, the only thing people think you could be is a model and with those heels on, you are definitely a MODEL.

10) Apart from being called tall (all the time), there is always someone who’s secretly guessing your height. Jealous much?

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June 1, 2015