Bored of your usual ponytail? Give it these fancy knots in some very simple steps.
This tutorial is recommended for 2nd or 3rd day hair however if you’ve just washed your hair feel free to use products like hairspray, serums or hair wax to tame down your hair and then ponytail it in style.
Brush your hair down to detangle your hair.
Grab one section of your hair each from the left and the right side and take it towards the back. Tie them in a simple knot. Secure the knot with a small hair tie.
Loosen the knot and adjust it as illustrated in step number 3 below.
Repeat these steps three times and you’ll get four knots. Apply some hairspray in the end to secure the knots and you’re done.
Out of the box dressing for women is rocking the fashion circuit as many women out there are exploring the men’s section of the stores. Breaking away from the usual, this trend is here to stay and how! Take a look!
A slouchy ensemble could make for a man’s everyday wardrobe. But with changing times, the word ‘Unisex’ has taken the front seat.
From Oxfords, Brogues and cap-toes to Neckties, Bows, Tailored blazers, gingham shirts and not-so-fitted trousers. This trend could be seen as the revival of the fashion statements made in the past particularly Sports-luxe and minimalism.
Androgynous clothing does give women’s dressing a new makeover in the form of a pronounced masculine statement.
Talking about statements, various celebrities have also joined the bandwagon in the past donning attire inspired by a man’s closet. Emma Watson, Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry and Ellen DeGeneres to name a few have grabbed eye balls over the years by blissfully blending androgyny and fashion.
The cold weather should not stop you from experimenting with your looks this winter. Fashion blogger Mimi Ikonn gets you the perfect ensembles to prep your winter style using things that you might already have in the depths of your closet. Here’s how to go about it.
Our favourite dumb characters are back! And this time they here to keep you glued to your phones like never before! If you’ve missed out on the first installment of the most interesting game of 2013, here’s a chance for you to download Dumb Ways To Die 2! Take a look at what makes this game awesome.
If you’ve missed out on the first installment of Dumb Ways to Die, here’s a chance for you to download the sequel ofthe smartphone game based on the viral Australian train safety program.
Putting the player on a mission to save little creatures from killing themselves whilst testing the player’s speed and timing strategy, this sequel to ‘Dumb ways to die’ is super addictive and involves a much bigger map and round of stages.
Through 28 action packed mini-games with little creatures trying to kill themselves, the aim in this game is to keep these creatures alive long enough to get the highest score and unlock all your favourite characters.
‘Game of Thrones’ has been giving us sleepless nights since 2011 with its mysteries, secrets, deaths and weddings. ‘Screen Junkies’ came up with this literally honest trailer of GOT that every fan has to watch. And for the people who don’t watch GOT – a marathon is highly recommended #GetWithIt
The world of fashion alters its axis to Milan. One of the biggest fashion events in Men’s wear, Pitti Uomo, wrapped up on 16th January in Florence and now all eyes are on the on-going Milan Men’s Fashion Week. This 5-day event is already making headlines in the fashion circuit as the World’s most celebrated designers unveil their Fall-Winter collection 2015-16.
With names like Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein Collection, Missoni, Diesel Black Gold, Gucci, Canali, Fendi, Jil Sander and many more to look out for, the fashion week concludes on the 20th January 2015.
Here’s a dekko at some of the great looks that were spotted off the runaway and on the stylish men who are attending this fashion extravaganza:
The new essential in your makeup kit is a face primer. For those of you who are not aware of the importance of a primer, it’s the new step that is followed by the age-old regime of CTM (Cleansing, Toning and Moisturizing). Not only does a primer hold your makeup for a long time, it preps your skin for absorbing makeup, minimises pores and fine lines and acts as a protective layer between your skin and your foundation. Here are three face primers in India that you must try.
If you need to learn how to apply a face primer, here’s our favourite (very simple and easy) Youtube tutorial by BlushBeautyTutor;
#1 L’oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer
Recommended for oily skin, the ‘L’oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer’ has a mattifying effect. It takes away any signs of oiliness, fine lines and pores like magic. It has a slightly rosy shade that covers imperfections and gives a perfect base for your foundation coverage
Benefit Cosmetics’ ‘The Porefessional’ is best suited for women with large pores. This oil-free primer with Vitamin E extracts minimises the appearance of pores and leaves the skin feeling silky and smooth. It also holds your makeup together for a very long time.
Benefit The Porefessional is one of the good face primers in India available at Sephora stores. If you are lazy to go to a story you can also get it online on www.eBay.in by following this link http://goo.gl/9byvmK
#3 Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer is a light-weight product, good for everyday use. For people with acne-prone skin this primer’s creamy tint covers blotchiness and redness perfectly. It also controls oil and refines skin texture. You need to allow two-three minutes for this product to settle into the skin and it’ll keep your makeup on perfectly for around six hours (on a greasy summer day).
This goes out to all the fashionable men out there! Here’s something that you could definitely take inspiration from.
Pitti Uomo, a bi-annual tradeshow held in Florence, Italy, witnesses an assemblage of uber-fashionable men every year. From retailers and buyers to even editors, the who’s who of the fashion industry is present at the event. It brings several brands, established and new, together under one roof to display a full season’s collection.
Since its first edition in 1972, Pitti Uomo has been one of the most important platforms for clothing and accessories for men. The most intriguing part of the event is the extremely stylish street-wear donned by the attendees waiting to be captured by the shutterbugs. Here are a few looks for the season that aren’t just breath-taking but inspiring at the same time! Take a look at the highlights from this year’s iteration of Pitti Uomo which started on 13th January and concludes today.
Image Source: All images sourced from www.pittimmagine.com
If your daily routine includes watching TV shows back-to-back like there’s no tomorrow, we’ve got you covered for the year! Here’s a list of the most anticipated new TV shows airing in 2015 and the lowdown on what they are all about!
New TV Shows of 2015
1. Galavant (Premiered: January 4th) – The American musical comedy ‘Galavant’ is fairy tale-inspired and premiered in the first week of January. The story revolves around a fictional character called Prince Galavant and his adventures on the road while trying to seek his ‘Happy ending’. In his quest to find the evil king who stole his one true love, the first season of the series will include 8 episodes starring Joshua Sasse as Prince Galavant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HebCU8X34JE 2. Agent Carter (Premiered: January 6th) – Based on Marvel’s Captain America movies, Agent carter is an American TV series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Revolving around the story of a secret agent ‘Peggy Carter’, this Science-fiction/adventure series also premiered in the first week of January, starring Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter.
3. Empire (Premiered: January 7th) – The American drama television series ‘Empire’ centres on a family which owns a Hip-hop music and entertainment company called Empire Enterprises. Watch this one for the deliciously dramatic ups and downs the Lyon family goes through as every member fights for control of the company. Starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, the series, said to be inspired in part by William Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’, premiered in the first week of January.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBzu_jKLJek 4. Togetherness (Premiered: January 11th) – The American television comedy, ‘Togetherness’ premiered on HBO in the second week of January. Following the lives of two couples living under the same roof and their everyday struggle with each other, the series stars Mark Duplass, Melanie Lynskey, Amanda Peet and Steve Zissis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1r3QnAb2Yk 5. Man Seeking Woman (Premiered: January 14th) – Based on a book of short stories ‘The Last Girlfriend on Earth’ by Simon Rich, this American comedy series revolves around the life of a twenty-something guy and his quest to find love after getting dumped by his longtime girlfriend. Premiered exactly a month before Valentine’s Day, this not-so-romantic series stars Jay Baruchel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOwYPZzNVTY 6. 12 Monkeys (Premieres: January 16th) – The sci-fi- drama ‘12 Monkeys’ depicts the journey of a time traveller, James Cole, who lands in the present from the year 2043 when most of the world population has become exterminated. Check this show out to follow Cole’s exciting mission to prevent a deadly virus from affecting the Earth’s present-day population.
7. Backstrom (Premieres: January 22nd) – The American crime-comedy/drama series ‘Backstrom’ releases in the third week of January. Based on the Swedish book series by Leif G. W. Persson, the show follows the life of Detective Lieutenant Everett Backstrom who returns from his 5-year-old banishment to take charge of serious crimes and offences.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgPUO2XlcA8 8. The Odd Couple (Premieres: February 19th) – The remake of the 1970 series ‘The Odd Couple’, stars the ever famous Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon. Premiering in the third week of February, this series is based on the life of two former college buddies who become unlikely roommates after the breakdown of their respective marriages.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-erBtxIU1ww 9. The Last Man on Earth (Premieres: March 1st) – The American futuristic comedy ‘The Last Man on Earth’ premieres in the first week of March. The much-awaited series centres around the life of the last man on the planet and his journey through different parts of America to find other survivors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_xNvdptsXY 10. One Big Happy (Premieres: March 17th) – The series ‘One Big Happy’ follows the life of two best friends, a lesbian and her childhood straight guy friend who decide to start a family by having a baby. Things go a little differently in their lives during the pregnancy when the guy suddenly gets married to another woman he met at a bar.
11. iZombie (Premieres: March 17th) – The crime-drama-comedy ‘iZombie’ releases on the same day as One big happy. The American television series is based on the life of a medical student who apparently is a Zombie and works at the Coroner’s office to eat the brains of dead people. In the process, she realises that their memories also get transferred in her head, egging her to solve the mystery of their deaths.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWCyqJv6q7g 12. Daredevil (Premieres: April 10th) – Another one of Marvel’s action/adventure series ‘Daredevil’ premieres in April this year. Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the series revolves around the story of a blind lawyer who is also a crime fighter with superhumanly-enhanced senses.
All videos sourced from the respective Youtube channels.
Blocking our favourite TV show’s returning date in a brand new calendar gives us more pleasure than marking birthdays and anniversaries. If you are also just like us then get your markers out and make note of the following important dates of the year. Here’s a list of eight returning TV shows in 2015 that you must look out for. For those of you, who haven’t seen any of these, please run marathon weekends and get with it!
#1 Downtown Abbey, Season 5 – Returned on 4th January
The Crawley family is back with Downtown Abbey’s fifth season. This season promises to showcase women as the driving force with many more disasters, heartbreaks and mysteries. Take a look at the trailer to find out more.
#2 Girls, Season 4 – Returned on 11th January
Known as ‘Sex and the City’ of the new generation, Lena Dunham’s ‘Girls’ returned to the small screen on 11th January. With most characters taking the next step in their lives, the show is all set to take the crazy up a notch this year.
#3 Suits, Midseason premier of Season 4 – 28th January
The second part of Suits’ season 4 is set to premiere on 28th January. The series ended with all the characters in their most vulnerable spot so far, especially with Louis finding out about Mike’s secret. We can’t wait to find out what happens next!
#4 The Walking Dead, mid-season premiere of Season 5 – 8th February
The remaining episodes of season 5 of ‘The Walking Dead’ will hit the airwaves on 8th February. New battles and the struggle for survival in this post-apocalyptic drama are all set to make your blood run cold.
#5 House of Cards, Season 3 – 27th February
Frank and Claire finally look like they are falling apart in season three of ‘House of Cards’. The teaser (link below) shows the newly-sworn President Underwood succumbing to the sins of his past. Will Underwood succeed with his evil plans again? Mark your calendar to find out.
The last 7 episodes of the hit period drama ‘Mad Men’ will hit the screens on 5th April. No concrete details of the last part of the series have been unveiled, but it has been said that every episode will be as big as a finale. Does Don Draper finally figure his life out? We’ll find out soon.
#7 Game of Thrones, Season 5 – 12th April
Ever since Tyrion Lannister decided to take his much-needed revenge in the season 4 finale, the viewers have just been wondering what happens next. We don’t have insights into the new season but here’s all the new characters they are introducing to the series:
The American sitcom ‘Silicon Valley’ that revolves around the lives of 6 young men struggling to make their start-up work will be back with, hopefully, a new business model. After a very successful first season, this series is back with a new season on 12th April as well.
If you think we’ve missed out any of your favourite shows then do comment below and we will dig out the deets for you!
All pictures and videos sourced from the respective official Facebook/Youtube page
Here’s the hottest find in the city for authentic Lebanese cuisine. Visit Zizo in Connaught Place and explore the refined cuisine that is as intricate in its flavours as the inter-weaving of cultures that influences it. Meet Fouad Abdel Malak, the CEO of Zizo and find out what he thinks makes his restaurant stand out.
Fouad Abdel Malak:Basically I found out that there are no really good Lebanese restaurants in India and I thought how amazing would it be to bring something authentic from Lebanon to India.
Fouad Abdel Malak is the CEO of the authentic Lebanese restaurant Zizo, located in Connaught Place, New Delhi. He talks of his commitment to the myriad flavours of his homeland and the unique nuances of his eatery in the capital.
Fouad Abdel Malak:I come from a village it’s called Abadieh, it’s about 20 minutes from Beirut and it’s all green and there we eat great food everyday! It’s organic, its healthy, its nutritious and everything is picked from the garden so I thought how great it would be to offer the same thing to people in India. We’ve brought together like unique things like Mulberry juice which doesn’t exist here. Organic mulberry juice, we brought together Fatte which is a yoghurt with chick peas and a bed of crispy bread and we have some good grills and some very very traditional foods like Hummus but done the proper way!
The team at Zizo believes in establishing customer relationships which go beyond just a hospitable environment. It’s almost like they are brand ambassadors of a beautiful culture defined by its warmth, vibrancy and a certain indescribable elegance.
Fouad Abdel Malak:We are not trying just to make money, we want to make friends and that’s what is really important to Zizo. It’s about making friends and introducing people to the beautiful culture of Lebanese cuisine and beautiful habits of hospitality that we are famous for in Lebanon and the great healthy food we bring to India is something that I hope people will appreciate.
Carving the restaurant interior into four different sections, Fouad explains how the restaurant setup is a like a journey with different facets that cater to diverse customer preferences. The one theme that runs in common is a delectable Lebanese experience accentuated by a rich and varied burst of flavours.
Fouad Abdel Malak: I wanted this place to be like a journey. And every area to represent a different facet of that journey.When you come here, you feel like you’ve gone to Lebanon. We’ve got books; we have movie nights on Tuesdays where we bring down the screen. We have documentaries about Lebanon; we have pickles the way we make in Lebanon – the same way, the same taste. We have the same way of making traditional Pita bread which kind of inflates and it’s very very fresh.
And here’s a little insight on the specialties at the restaurant from the horse’s mouth.
Fouad Abdel Malak:I think we have the best hummus in India by far and it’s not an easy thing to make good hummus and I would like you to know that our hummus which chef Dany with Chef Maroun sells for 20 Euros in Monaco, and here it sells for around 250 rupees. So I think what we tried to do is we tried to get that top level food here. And something else which is very unique is the Man’oushe, it’s the Lebanese flat bread pizza, which has various toppings and is very typical of Lebanons street food.And the last thing I would like to talk about is the guest favoured – Falafel. We went to a crazy length to get the Falafel as good as the best places in Lebanon.
Amongst the specialties, Fouad believes that the ‘Lebanese leg of lamb’ trulystands apart and is a must-try at Zizo.
Fouad Abdel Malak: We have a Lebanese leg of lamb, we call it Oriental leg of lamb or the King’s feast. It’s a leg of lamb and .it’s cooked to perfection on a bed of rice with some Arabic nuts and a peppery Lebanese sauce which is very famous in Lebanon and it is a really unique dish.
Where: Connaught Place, K 18,22, Connaught Place, New Delhi & M 23, 1st Floor, Greater Kailash (GK) 1, New Delhi
Must Try: Lebanese leg of lamb, Man’oushe, Falafel and Traditional hummus with Tahini
‘Men are from Mars and women are from Venus’ is a classic cliché we’ve all grown up denying. We can’t say much about relationships but in everyday situations at least, we think, the popular saying holds true. Here is a list of ten topics we discuss almost every day that mean north in a man’s world and south in a woman’s.
Disclaimer – The article doesn’t seek to perpetuate any gender stereotypes. It is just a light-hearted observation of the opposite ways in which men and women respond to regular lunchtime discussions.
1. Toilet humour
Those ‘doodie’ jokes never go out of style. Most men, no matter how sophisticated they seem to be, enjoy this kind of humour. And let’s face it at times it really is funny….unless you’re a woman and have zero tolerance for things that might just make you sick to your stomach!
2. Objectifying people
While most men consider it as their favourite past time, women hate it! No ‘She’ won’t rate her friend out of 10! Neither should you (at least, not out loud).
3. Personal hygiene
Stating the obvious… A man not bathing for 48 hours is not really a big deal (in his head). Women on the other hand are a walking pack of tissues, sanitiser, face-wash and the list goes on!
4. Porn
Watching porn is absolutely fine in a man’s universe and yes, he will happily admit it, talk about it and even discuss favourites. Most women, on the other hand, mostly find this odd with a small percentage of exceptions who are closeted porn lovers!
5. Chick-flicks
Chick-flicks are to women what porn is to men (minus the emotions). Enough said!’
6. Makeup
While most women can’t imagine stepping out of the house without their face on, men, most of the times can’t even notice the difference.
7. Fried chicken
Or anything that’s high on fat! Even most men who work out to stay super fit don’t really mind walking into KFC for a nice meal. On the other hand, fat is a woman’s worst enemy.
8. Gossip
Men claim to hate it but let’s face it, each one of them does it. Why not learn from their friends from Venus and accept that they like giving into the indulgence every now and then?!! Believe us, there’s nothing wrong with it.
9. Driving
Women, the multi-taskers that they are, can drive perfectly well while speaking to their mom on the phone, putting on makeup and doing all kinds of other stuff with one hand on the wheel. Whereas men……let’s just say multitasking is not their forte!
10. Shopping
Men shop because they need clothes! But that doesn’t hold true in a woman’s world. They shop because it is their hobby, their favourite past time and sometimes their reason to wake up every morning!
Decorate plain walls or pin boards with these pretty paper butterflies. Follow these three simple steps and jazz up any space using these paper butterfly decorations.
Things you need: A pair of scissors, craft paper in different colours and a pencil.
Step 1: Fold the craft paper into half.
Step 2: Draw half a butterfly on it as illustrated in the picture below.
Step 3: Cut the butterfly along the drawing and you’re done!
There’s no better winter accessory for men than a scarf or muffler nattily thrown about the neck. Tying them the right way can sometimes be all you need to get that perfect dapper look. Watch this video to check out different and stylish ways to sport the scarf this season.
