The Imperial Salon and Bio Sculpture organised a ‘Wine and Nails’ evening for select bloggers from across Delhi. The extensive range of toluene free, DBP and formaldehyde Bio Sculpture nail polishes at The Imperial Salon strengthen and protect the nails and last up to three weeks. Find out all about the extravaganza here.
The Imperial Salon celebrated the launch of Bio Sculpture nail care at The Imperial Hotel, New Delhi and the event was an extravagant affair. The celebration was complete with pampering, wine and delicious canapes complimenting the event perfectly.
Bio Sculpture’s gel range offers up to 200 gel colours with matching nail polishes designed for different types of nail beds. They are smudge proof, don’t chip and last for almost three weeks without any signs of fading. The event provided free manicures, pedicures and nail art to the attendees so they could try the product and we absolutely loved it!
As the year wraps up, let us remind you of these top 25 stories of 2014 that probably made you scan Google for more scoop ‘coz the headline just wasn’t enough! Take a look.
1. The ‘Sanskaari man’
Yes Alok Nath did get his due fame in the end of 2013 but the memes continued till early this year! This 58 year old ‘Babuji’ was one of the hottest internet sensations inspiring the multiple rib-cracking memes hovering around online.
Source: facebookcommentimages.com
2. Ellen DeGeneres’s Oscar selfie
The most epic selfie of all times was taken at the Oscars early this year! Nothing can break the record of over 3 million retweets of this picture within a year! And then our Indian celebs jumped on the bandwagon too, legitimising selfies all over the country forever!
Source: www.nydailynews.com
3.Kevin Spacey’s ‘Lungi Dance’
Bollywood made us proud! Thank you Deepika and Shahid.
4. The Flappy Bird addiction
If you didn’t get your hands on the most-downloaded game of the year 2014, all we gotta say is – there’s nothing you can do now! The game was discontinued because the creator of the game Dong Nguyen thought it was ‘too addictive’ for the users and the success of the game ruined his simple life. Oh Well!
Source: gottabemobile.com
5. Kim & Kanye’s glossy affair Step 1. North West Step 2. Let’s be on the cover of Vogue Step 3. Let’s get married! Step 4. THAT!
Source: www.nydailynews.com
6. Sarthak Agarwal scored 99.6% in CBSE in the year 2014!
Looks like Alok Nath’s aashirwaad worked for this wonderboy and the world agrees!
Source: www.deccanchronicle.com
7. When King Joffrey Baratheon was poisoned
One of the top 25 stories of 2014 was the death of King Joffrey Bratheon! Finally! The good did triumph over evil in Game of Thrones! And we thought this day would never come. Could Jon Snow be the next king now? Please?
Source: www.reddit.com
8. How I Met Your Mother finally got its disappointing ending – And we were so mad!
Source: www.radiotimes.com
9. When Fifty Shades of Grey released its first trailer
The fans of the famed book got their first glimpse of what Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele would look like in real life! Disappointing for some, exciting for many others, the trailer managed to work its magic and make it through our list of the top 25 stories of 2014! #MrGreyWillSeeYouNow
10. When Beyonce’s Sister Solange Knowles attacked Jay Z in an Elevator – Well that’s some family bonding!
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11. When ISRO made us proud with the Mars orbiter
Another reason to feel proud about being Indian. How our country made it to the Red planet in the first attempt. Way to go Managalyaan! One of the very important things that happened in 2014, Mangalyaan created history like never before! #NeverHappenedBefore
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12. When nude celebrity pictures raided the internet
That was unfortunate. Not cool. We love all the actors especially you JLaw #RespectPeoplesPersonalProperty #Karma
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
13. When Flipkart had their biggest sale ever
E-commerce giant Flipkart.com had its biggest sale ever in October this year. ‘The Big Billion day’ was supposed to be a milestone event for the company. The ‘aam aadmi’, however, had a different story to tell. Perhaps these twitter feed below can give us an idea.
Source: e27.co
14. (Talking about Aam Aadmi) Our very own Muffler man is set to make a comeback
After being in power for 49 days this year, Mr. Kejriwal is all set to make an iconic comeback in the upcoming Delhi elections in the year 2014. Let’s see what’s in store for us this time!
Source: www.theunrealtimes.com
15. Alia Bhatt came back with a comeback!
For all those internet bullies who tried to get their 5 minutes of fame by coming up with Alia-Bhatt-is-so-dumb jokes, the actress featured in a comeback video along with All India Bakch*d and won our hearts! Well done Alia! #GeniusOfTheYear
16. When the Apple CEO said these words “I’m proud to be gay”
We love Apple and we love how Tim Cook encouraged people all over the world to accept themselves as they are.
Source: liberty247.net
17. When George Clooney tied the knot with Amal Alamuddin
It may be his second time at the altar but there’s no other couple THAT gorgeous. Sorry ladies, September 29th 2014 took away Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor from ya’ll!!
Source: www.panorama.it
18. And if there were any unshattered hearts left in the world then they were broken into bits when British heartthrob, Benedict Cumberbatch announced his engagement to actress Sophie Hunter in The Times of London. The Cumber… ahem… Collective literally tore the internet apart. The cute, traditional announcement did nothing to make the pain less bitter-sweet!
Source: www.hollywoodlife.com
19. And the next day Google pulled the plug on Orkut
After living a popular life for 10 years, Google’s first social networking site Orkut was shut down. RIP Orkut, you’ve been so kind and supportive to us through our entire childhood!
Source: www.orkut.com
20. When our PM, Narendra Modi, rocked Central Park with Hugh Jackman
Quoting the famous dialogue from the Star Wars movies ‘May the force be with you’ with all his passion while standing next to Wolverine, proves that PM Modi is way cooler than you think he is! #Maytheforcebewithyou
Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Global Citizen Festival
21. When PM Modi launched the ‘Swacch Bharat Abhiyan’
PM Modi launched The ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ nationwide to focus on sanitation, hygiene and waste management. Not just the PM, biggies like Anil Ambani, Big B, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan also joined the bandwagon and contributed their bit in keeping the country clean.
Source: www.dnaindia.com
22. When blue ticks ruined our lives
2014 will also go down as the year of those evil blue ticks that Whatsapp introduced, making lives difficult the world over! Why Whatsapp? Why?!
23. When Salman Khan’s sister got married
Known as the biggest B-town event this year, this 65-crore big fat wedding witnessed an assemblage of the most sought-after people of the country and some people buried the hatchet. Wonder why we weren’t invited?!
Source: www.indiatvnews.com
24. When Gauhar Khan was slapped for wearing skimpy clothes
On the set of India’s Raw Star, the ex-Big Boss winner was slapped by an audience member for wearing…ugghhh not-very-modest clothes!
25. DDLJ completes 1000 weeks
The epic romantic saga of the 90’s Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge entered its 1000th running week at the Maratha Mandir in December and the movie still manages to warm the cockles of our hearts. To celebrate this milestone for the movie that defined an era in Bollywood, YRF produced this new trailer that had us going for the tissues. #DDLJForever
Have you seen all those pictures on your Instagram feed that have a watermark indicating another username? If you’re wondering how your friends are doing that then this post is for you.
If you want to share something interesting you spotted on your Instagram feed with your insta-followers then ‘Repost for Instagram’ is your app. Download the ‘Repost for Instagram’ on your phone, check your insta feed through it, find a post you like and click on repost. Voila, you’re done!
This app is available across iOS and Android platforms. Find links here;
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redcactus.repost&hl=en
Apple iOS https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/repost-for-instagram/id570315854?mt=8
Bhopal: A prayer For Rain, Exodus, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Night at the Museum 3 and The Interview are the Hollywood movies set to entertain you throughout the month of December! Watch to find out what to expect from these films.
Hitting the screens on December 5th is the Ravi Kumar directorial venture Bhopal: A prayer for rain. Starring Martin Sheen, Mischa Barton and Kal Penn, the movie is a retelling of the shocking tragedy of the poisonous-gas leak from a pesticide factory in Bhopal.
On December 12th is the Christian Bale and Aaron Paul starrer ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’. Directed by Ridley Scott, the Biblical-inspired movie revolves around Moses and his courage to set 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from an empire led by the Egyptian pharaoh Ramses.
Releasing on the December 17th is the third and the final installment of The Hobbit series, ‘The battle of the five armies’. Directed by Peter Jackson, the movie has British heartthrobs Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch starring along with Iam Holm and Ian McKellen.
Competing for attention in the same week on December 19th is the American comedy – Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. Directed by Shawn Levy, this sequel to the 2009 flick, stars Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson and Ben Kingsley.
Next in line is The Interview. Releasing on December 25th, the movie’s highlight is the popular leading duo James Franco and Seth Rogen. Directed by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen, this action-comedy is a must-watch this Christmas!
As December approaches, Bollywood preps itself for Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘PK’, Prabhu Deva’s ‘Action Jackson’, ‘Main aur Mr. Riight’ and Kanu Behl’s ‘Titli’. Find out all about these movies right here.
Releasing on 5th December is Prabhu Deva’s directorial venture ‘Action Jackson’. This action comedy stars Ajay Devgan and Sonakshi Sinha along with Yami Gautam and Manasvi Mamgai.
Next in line is ‘Main aur Mr. Riight’ featuring Barun Sobti and Shenaz Treasurywala as the lead pair, set to release on December 12. This romantic comedy is about love, relationships and finding the one right person to spend a lifetime with.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIIer6weC3s
One of the most awaited releases of this year, Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘PK’ hits the screens on December 19. With Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma in lead roles, the movie also stars Sushant Singh Rajput, Boman Irani, Saurabh Shukla and Sanjay Dutt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82ZEDGPCkT8
Releasing on Christmas this year is Kanu Behl’s ‘Titli’. The movie revolves around the character ‘Titli’ who belongs to a family of carjackers and decides to run away in search of a better life. Starring Ranvir Shorey, Shashank Arora, Lalit Behl and Shivani Raghuvanshi this movie has producers Aditya Chopra and Dibakar Banerjee backing it up.
Need more decorations for your Christmas tree? Here’s a simple tutorial for you. Turn those extra wool yarns at home into these pom poms. Here’s how.
There are never enough Christmas tree decorations. Now make these Christmas pom poms at home and use them as fillers for your tree. All you need is a pair of scissors and wool yarns of your favourite colours.
Roll the yarn around your fingerswhilekeeping the first end of the yarn at the center of your palm, cut the other end and tie the two ends together towards the center of the roll.
Cut the opposite ends of the roll into pom pom like shapes and you’re done.
Makeup artist and skincare expert Guneet Virdi launched her new studio in the capital recently. Actress Neha Dhupia graced the occasion with her presence. She looked vibrant donning makeup by the artist herself!
Makeup artist & skincare expert Guneet Virdi unveiled her new studio in the Capital located in the bustling Meherchand market recently. Having graduated from London college of Makeup, this fashionista is all set to give a make-over to Delhiites with her specialization in the field of bespoke makeup and skincare.
Adding to the highlight of the launch was actress Neha Dhupia donning a blue ‘Cameron Kham’ ensemble with a Bottega Venetta knot clutch and black pumps looking glamorous as ever. Her impeccable, make-up, of course was done by Virdi herself!
Specializing in Runway, Bridal, Minimal, Theatre, Vintage and other kinds of make-up, Virdi’s studio is set to be the next big destination for all the makeup enthusiasts out there!
PURNAM is a noble endeavour that started with an intention to encourage upcoming entrepreneurs from across India to come together and display their work on a large scale. A one-of-a-kind lifestyle exhibition, PURNAM was conceputalised by four volunteers of the NGO Akshay Pratishthan; Indu Gupta, Jani Dhingra, Sarita Baluja and Saroj Bhatia. We caught up with them recently and here are the excerpts from their interview:
An organisation started by four spirited workers of the NGO Akshay Pratishthan, PURNAM, encourages striving entrepreneurs from across the country to showcase their talent to a large pool of buyers.
Jani Dhingra:We four ladies, we’ve known each other for 20 years working as volunteers for Akshay Pratishthan and we started our own PURNAM since 2006. And we started by going to Ludhiana first to Punjab, Jalandhar and Chandigarh and then in Delhi also we were invited by the other NGos to do fundraising for them.
Sarita Baluja:PURNAM was conceptualised in 2006 driven by the objective of opening avenues for those willing to exhibit their product lines. We wanted to create a platform that optimises the talent from across the country within domestic geographies and also internationally. We got a chance to showcase indigenous talent abroad when we found a coordinator in Dubai, who wanted us to put up an exhibition here.
Saroj Bhatia: We have been holding exhibitions during Raksha Bandhan for four years because entrepreneurs really want to display their product lines at that time of the year. Also, because of the festivities the products sell very well.
Indu Gupta: We’ve got this exhibition coming up on 16th December in Eros hotel in Nehru place, and we did one exhibition in July and we thought that winter is the right time to do an exhibition because lots of weddings and festivities go on in December and January, March so we are doing it in Eros hotel. We have got a lot of hope for the future; we are planning to do two exhibitions in Delhi and maybe one out of the country and one within the country.
Here’s a quick comparison between our beautiful capital city of New Delhi and its neighbours (Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and Faridabad). Take a look at how the city’s new and upcoming neighbours are giving Delhi quite a run for its money when it comes to being our favourite city!
1. Round the clock availability of alcohol
Be it a national holiday, festivals or just another lame dry day….alcohol availability is never a concern if you stay on the other side of the border!
2. Better looking houses at jaw dropping rates
We do agree that Delhi has bungalows that aren’t just massive but also breathtakingly beautiful, but what Gurgaon and Noida offer is something that is similar but way lighter on your pocket!
3. Drive on any side of the road like a boss!
We don’t support that. At all! But you shall encounter a douche every now and then driving on the wrong side. And let’s admit it… There is a certain thrill to it!
4. Better car-o-bar scenes
Another thing we aren’t supportive of! But still if you gotta do Car-o-bar, maybe you should try the NCR roads (or don’t try doing it at all).
5. Less traffic, open spaces and better places to eat
Some may agree with it, some won’t. But the imminent new NCR towns do have a lot of options when it comes to recreation, open spaces, sprawling residential areas, market places and parking areas!
6. And open spaces that are greener than the capital
No disputing this one!
7. Better corporate offices with actual dedicated parking spaces not just for the bosses
Parking has always been a hassle in the capital especially for those who work here. But people working in those tall buildings in Gurgaon or Noida surely have a different story to tell.
8. Diverse culture as people from all over the country settle here.
Yes. Everyone settles here. The new skyscrapers in the satellite cities are being lapped up like hot cakes either by buyers or renters thanks to the lower rates. As a result, these towns are fast becoming exuberant melting pots of cultures.
You settle in Faridabad and Ghaziabad and your cost of living goes down by a couple of notches in every way. Isn’t that awesome?
But wait! The NCR is what it is because of our beautiful capital and nothing beats Delhi! NOTHING! Ever spotted a historical monument or a heritage site across the Delhi border? The fancy museums and the vibrant cultural centers?! Delhi holds the heritage of our country together in ways no other city does!
Transferring music to your Apple phones can be a hectic process unless you’re connected to your iTunes around the clock. Take a look at the FreeMusic+ app that’s here to make your life easier!
Here’s some good news for all the Apple users out there. You can now download free music on your apple phones without having to go through the hassle of connecting to iTunes!
Download FreeMusic+ an app that allows you to temporarily save music on to your phones’ cache memory and lets you listen to your favourite songs on the go!
You can also keep yourself updated with the trending music across genres and add them to your playlist as you scroll along.
Download the app here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/free-music-plus-mp3-music/id889596228?mt=8
The Gurgaon leg of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2014 was a fusion of all things glam; style, Bollywood, music and technology. The Leela Ambience, Gurgaon was brimming with fashion and music enthusiasts from across the country and we get you the download.
Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2014 began in Hyderabad on November 15 and reached Gurgaon on November 22. Actor Boman Irani graced the event as the style blender on the first day of the two-day extravaganza.
Designers Rocky S and Neeta Lulla showcased their collections at the first day of the event with actress Esha Gupta walking the ramp as showstopper for Neeta Lulla in a gold and black ensemble. The show was powered by beats from the Boom Bay Central.
Second day of the glam-packed event saw designer Little Shilpa display her art and disco inspired collection. Designer Gaurav Gupta’s line-up borrowed inspiration from Greek goddesses with actress Shraddha Kapoor walking as the showstopper for his collection. Artists Grain, Karsh Kale and Ankur Tiwari had the crowd spellbound with their music performances.
Meet Akanksha Gupta, an architect-turned-designer who is set to launch her fashion label, I.AM.ME. The collection takes inspiration from the fact that every individual has a unique take on style. The label promises to enable every woman to embrace her innate flair for dressing with confidence and panache. Launching in December this year, I.AM.ME merchandise will be available at South Court Mall, Saket, New Delhi. Here are some excerpts from our conversation with the designer.
Formerarchitect turned fashion designer Akanksha Gupta talks about her label ‘I.AM.ME’ and how it’s a confluence of her love for design, be it in architectural spaces or in fashion.
Akanksha Gupta: I’ve always been keen on designing, on designing everything that comes in my way and designing basically is a way of life for me. So I always wanted to combine different paradigms of design and see what all one field of design can offer to the other and how all of them can marry and how all of them can go together hand in hand.
Catering to a market that’s confident yet comfortable in its own skin, the designer believes that her collection cannot be stereotyped. It is simply an everyday celebration of a woman’s identity and personal style.
Akanksha Gupta: Each piece is unique by itself. Like every individual is unique by itself, like the attitude is so unique and the inherent style of everybody is unique; similarly each outfit from I.AM.ME is unique and we do not want to do copies of any of the styles.
I.AM.ME takes pride in offering an exceptional and inimitable way of turning a day dress into nightwear in less than a minute.
The Reversible Dress
Akanksha Gupta: Right now the collection we will launch with will have a few ranges of sub collections if I could say, one of them being a reversible dress which is for those women who work hard and party harder. For those who go to office and then they go to party directly after office. So it’s a simple dress where in you go to office wearing a nice color which is soothing and when you are working it will put you in the frame there and when you want to go to a party right after that you just unzip it, reverse it and you are ready to go.
Launching in December this year, the brand promises to be a one stop destination that will capture the exuberance of a woman’s everyday life.
Akanksha Gupta: We will be launching through our first flagship store in South court mall, Saket. So around New Year we’ll launch our first flagship store with our first collection as well.
Every season comes with a list of trends that makes the transition into different weather more exciting. Here’s a curated list of winter fashion trends for men that must be followed to stay ahead in the dressing game.
Patterned jackets
Jackets have always been an indispensable part of a man’s winter wardrobe and this season is like any other. However, a little experimental twist in terms of patterns and prints on jackets can really add that something extra to your ensemble, creating a look that promises to grab eye-balls wherever you go.
Movember moustache and beard
Who says that the Movember moustache and beard cannot continue in December? Or even January for that matter! That scruffy look goes perfectly with the winter attire, plus all that facial hair is the most natural shelter to brave the cold wintery winds. How about growing a beard this winter if you haven’t already?
Quilted/Bomber jackets
These jackets look cool and make for one of the safest fashion trends for men. And they keep you warm. Also, they never go out of style. Those are reasons enough to strut quilted/bomber jackets around the winter.
Corduroy Suits/Shirts
Ah! The classic look! Winters are all about subtle shades and these colours when paired with a fabric like corduroy, the look stands apart. Suits, shirts and trousers in corduroy are meant for the cold weather. Wear them.
Layering
Layering different types of clothes to get a whole new look is the best thing about winters. A few pieces clubbed together in different combinations can result in multiple looks for a man’s attire. Scarves, mufflers, sweaters, jackets, shirts etc. can all be layered in various ways for getting that dapper look!
Wintery bag
Sling bags, messenger bags, duffle bags etc. in colours of tan and grey would make for a perfect accessory to go with a man’s winter ensemble. Completing the look, these bags are not just an aesthetic addition but they also provide great utility for keeping your belongings safe.
Shearling
For those who don’t know what a shearling is, it is fluffy animal wool derived from sheep or lambs mostly used in jackets. Most commonly found around the inner linings and collars in a man’s jacket, shearling is going to be one of the biggest recurring trend for this season.
Monochromes
Well, that’s just a winter thing! Experiment with the blacks and whites or just add a touch of a bright shade with your monochromes and voila you’re the perfect winter guy!
All product images sourced from – Jabong.com, Myntra.com, Zara, Koovs.com, Forever21, Snapdeal.com and Elitify.com
Christmas is all about making your loved ones feel special. And great gift wrapping ideas for Christmas presents add that extra element to your gift. This simple DIY tutorial will help you add that special something to your Christmas gifts and make them stand out. Learn gift wrapping for Chistmas with this video and spread the holiday cheer.
Things you need: Coloured craft paper, ribbon, a pair of scissors and a pencil
Step 1: Draw a feather on the coloured paper and cut it out.
Step 2: Now take the feather and bend it slightly inwards towards the center.
Step 3: Cut the sides into a feather-like shape.
Step 4: Tie a ribbon around the present and fix the feather like this.
You may add more feathers of different colours if you feel like.
Are you ready for the next assembly elections in Delhi? Be prepared for a déjà vu moment when our one and only ‘Muffler Man’, Arvind Kejriwal, who caused a sensation earlier this year is all set to become the headline on every newspaper and radio channel….well almost! Catching a lot of ‘Aam Aadmi’’ attention, the Muffler Man has caused quite a stir on social media portals. Take a look at the funny yet interesting memes that have been circulating in the web space lately with his grand comeback!
1. ‘The knot of trust’ – Perhaps THIS should have been the symbol of the political party. Isn’t ‘Jhaadu’ too mainstream? We bet a lot of men’s wear brands are thanking Mr. Kejriwal for bringing back the trend of the ‘Knotted look’ resulting in a spike in muffler sales!
2. Impersonating Nicki Minaj it seems? Or should we just call it a not-so-great-attempt at Photoshop? Either way,this ‘Versace monk’ forgot the most essential accessory in his outfit, we wonder what it is? …a muffler maybe?!
3. Yes, our new ‘Singham’ is back and it’s not very hard to notice that somebody’s been working out lately! We hope this sequel is better than the previous one!
4. And then there are series on ‘The return of the Muffler Man’, giving the entire depiction a spooky feel. The message for Delhiites is to watch out as the Corruption Fighter gears up for winter with his almost-lethal weapon – The Jhaadu.
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5. We wonder what costume that is! Please comment below in case somebody knows who the real character is (that’s just for our knowledge). But let’s admit, the picture looks border line cool. Way to go Muffler man!
6. Delhiites, listen up!We need to file a petition and get this iconic symbol out there! I mean, come on, if we are supporting something, why not make it sassier than a broom!
7. And the epochal ‘Khaansi’ comes with the Muffler man! After a long hibernation in the dark-woods of Giza we believe the power of the muffler has regained its strength.
