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Someone once said ‘Leave Britney alone’! And after all those years the pop diva of the yester years Britney Spears, made a bold announcement in one of her shows in Vegas recently.
Making headlines everywhere, Britney (with full confidence) announced, “All men can suck my toe!”
She quoted – “Being single for a year has been very, very, very profound. And I feel like all men can suck my toe!” as she expressed her love for women she also added, “But GIRLS, I love you!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENXBJpVsjjU
Kudos Britney! We still love you. – With love, A man who’s your fan!
It’s true that a woman can never have too many shoes however there are basics when it comes to footwear as well. A woman can have as many shoes as she wants in fact the bigger the shoe closet, the better it is but having these ten pairs will make your life much easier.
Black and nude pumps really go a long way, for work and otherwise too. To add a bit of variation, one may want to purchase a pair of strappy stilettos with small details. It’s important to have a pair of flat shoes, so we suggest buying a pair of powder blue/lilac ballerina flats. Feel the need to break away from the usual? Get a pair of tan wedges and let them be your comfort shoes for those days when you don’t feel like putting in too much time in dressing up.
For you winter needs, get a pair of black ankle-length booties and tan leather knee-length boots. A pair of sports shoes according to your fitness needs and a pair of loafers is a must for days you crave comfort. Take a look at this info graphic to understand these 10 essential shoes every woman must have in her wardrobe.
It’s so difficult to keep track of important things these days because of the enormous amount of information that is thrown at us all thanks to social media. However, the brighter side is that there is now a mobile application for almost everything. Hooks is just one of those apps that make life simpler by sending you an alert for a personalised list of things you like. Here’s everything you need to know about our app of the week, Hooks.
If you struggle to keep a track of your favourite TV shows, sports teams, movies, YouTube channels and other topics of interest, our app of the week Hooks is what you need.
Just download this app on your phone and create alerts according to your preferences. Remember to enable the push notifications for this app and it’ll send you a reminder every time there is an update on your preferred topics.
What’s more, it has a list of popular features for you to choose from to keep you abreast of things trending at the moment.
It also recommends topics for you to follow based on your choices and preferences. This app is available on both Android and iOS devices.
Kylie Jenner and Tyga have always been in the limelight for their complicated relationship especially prior to Jenner’s 18th birthday. But ever since she turned into an adult legally, the pair has been flaunting their love affair for all to see, complete with extravagant gifts and luxurious vacations. While they’ve been careful about not doing any PDA for the paparazzi, they broke their silence with the 25 year old rapper’s new video “Stimulate”.
Turns out that Kylie Jenner is Tyga’s muse in his new music video, with provocative lyrics that somewhat reflect their rumoured relationship “They say she young/She should have waited/She a big girl, dawg, when she stimulated”.
Following her sister’s footsteps, who even starred in husband Kanye West’s music video in 2013, Kylie Jenner is setting the rumours straight by sharing steamy moments on-screen; laughing, kissing and piggyback riding.
On the same day as the release of the video, Kylie and Tyga were seen holding hands at the post-VMAs private party.
Held on August 30th, the 32nd edition of MTV VMAs (Video Music Awards) was a star studded affair that we will definitely remember until next year. The night was full of surprises with many stars burying their ‘Bad Blood’ against each other, some (particularly one) getting high and announcing to run for the U.S President to Bieber crying after his performance.
To top these incidents many of our favourite stars released their latest music videos at the VMAs 2015. Check out these newest tunes that will be your hottest obsession.
1) Taylor Swift – Wildest Dreams
Dear Tay Tay, you surely know what your fans want – a song for every emotion! Be it Love Story, Shake it Off, Style and now this!! This song will bring your heart and soul out on your limbs and remind you of that secret someone with whom you wished it lasted forever. This four minute video released at the VMAs 2015 is shot extravagantly on a picture-perfect set in Africa surrounded by wild animals. Not just that, Taylor swift also revealed that all the proceeds earned from the video will be donated to wild animal conservation efforts through the African Parks Foundation of America.
2) Justin Bieber – What do you mean
After teasing the world for 30 days, Justin Bieber has finally released his highly anticipated music video with his comeback performance after the 2013’s Billboard awards, at the VMAs 2015. This upbeat, sultry music video featuring the gorgeous model Xenia Deli is full basically filled with a partially naked Bieber. We must say he’s looking sexier than ever, watch the video to see what we’re talking about.
3) Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Downtown
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis hit the streets of downtown LA with their performance at the VMAs 2015 and broke their nearly 3 years of silence with this track. Get your dancing shoes on for this song is almost as groovy as ‘Thrift Shop’, this video has a vintage feel and takes one back to the golden old school days.
4) Miley Cyrus – Miley Cyrus & the Dead Petz
Wearing little more than just silver suspenders, Miley Cyrus has already flooded the internet with her bad host jokes and yet managed to end the VMAs 2015 with a bang by announcing her new album. Her album ‘Miley Cyrus & her Dead Petz’ is available to stream for free at her website. Now that’s a bonus everyone loves.
Legendary fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh bought five of the most influential 90’s supermodels back together in front of the camera for a shoot titled “The Reunion”. Dressed in chunky knits these supermodels took us right back to the 90’s glory days in a black and white setting an example for today’s Insta-driven girls.
The shoot was done for an online video channel ‘Nowness’ and is inspired from Vogue UK’s iconic cover shot in January 1990 by Lindbergh himself.
49 year old Cindy Crawford instagramed this amazing picture on a sunny beach with other 90’s supermodels like Eva Lerzigova, Helena Christensen, Nadja Auermann etc. dressed in white robes appropriately titling it as “The Reunion”.
Designers Reynu Tandon and Nikhita Tandon launch their new store in Delhi. The store is situated in Delhi’s Defence Colony area. The launch was celebrated with an evening of Sangrias and Sushi with Reynu’s friends and close relatives. Also spotted at the event were many fashionistas and socialites across Delhi, making it a grand success.
The store echoes a fusion of style and luxury and spans across three different sections. While one section has been dedicated to Reynu Tandon’s couture collection as seen at the India Couture Week’15, the other section flaunts her resort wear collection.
The third section of the store houses Nikhita Tandon’s princess line collection that targets the younger jet set.
The collections at the store are made of flamboyant silhouettes with colours and embellishments targeting the modern women who love to experiments with both western and ethnic wear.
Kissing might be one of the best ways to express love between two people (and they say it’s one of the easiest ways to burn calories). Well, that’s reason enough.
And when this beautiful moment is captured amongst people from different countries you realise, we’re all the same. Take a look at this video by Cut Video that explains how beautiful yet so similar people are around the world while they express love!
Disney is known for finding talent across the world on small screens and these kids have certainly made their mark by wooing everyone with their charm not just as kids but even after growing up!
Some of them are barely recognizable now compared to how they started their journey with Disney (well, for obvious reasons). We bet puberty surely wasn’t as tough for these kids. Just look at them!!!
If you don’t know what we’re talking about, here’s a list of Disney stars that have gone through wild transformations and now share space in the list of the hottest celebrities in Hollywood.
1) Hilary Duff – After coming into fame from her show ‘Lizzie McGuire’, Hillary Duff never slowed down. The 27 year old hot mommy, now has a successful singing career along with a net worth of 25 million dollars.
2) Selena Gomez – One of the most popular stars from Disney, after conquering hearts all over the television screen with her hit series ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’, Gomez took over the music industry piling up a huge list of hit songs and guess what? She’s just 23, need we say more..?
3) Zac Efron – After taking the world by a storm in 2006 with his debut movie ‘High School Musical’, Zac has transformed into one of the most desirable man from Hollywood. Can’t stop drooling! Doesn’t your heart skip a beat each time you look at him?
4) Demi Lovato – After winning many music pageants in Texas, this beauty made her way to Hollywood with Disney’s television film ‘Camp Rock’ in 2008, after acting in several episodes of ‘Barney and Friends’.
5) Vanessa Hudgens – This American actress/singer also started her career with Zac Efron with ‘High School Musical’ and after all these years she has made her mark into Hollywood with several other hits like Sucker Punch and Spring Breakers. With a super-fit body and career this 26 year old hottie certainly hasn’t aged a day.
6) Alyson Michalka – 26 year old Alyson Michalka gained her fame from the series ‘Phil of the Future’ and has starred in blockbuster movies like ‘Easy A’ and ‘BandSlam’.
7) Sterling Knight – Sterling Knight has won several teen choice awards and is every teenager’s heart throb. With around 1.77 million twitter followers, this cutie made his debut with Disney’s series ‘Sonny with a Chance’ and later bagged movies like ‘17 Again’ and ‘Career Day’ and cruised his way into Hollywood.
8) David Henrie – Selena Gomez isn’t the only one from ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ who charmed everyone. With a net worth of 8 million, he’s defiantly amongst the top most Disney stars.
9) The Jonas Brothers – One of the top American pop-rock band and simply irresistible Jonas Brothers commonly known as ‘JB’ were formed in 2005. They started off by acting as guest performers in Disney’s show ‘Hannah Montana’ and later signing a reality TV series ’Jonas Brothers: Living the dream’ and Disney’s movie ‘Camp Rock’.
Braiding is the hottest hair trend this year. You can braid your hair at work, for an event or even when you’re out for brunch with your girl friends. The best part about braids is that it suits every hair length, whether your hair is shoulder length or long, you can create a gorgeous braid in no time.
There are many ways to braid your hair and one such style of braids is called a waterfall braid. Also known as the cascade braid, a waterfall braid, which essentially mirrors the waterfall effect on your hair, looks a bit difficult but it is much easier to style than you think. The waterfall braid works best on straight hair and the best part is that it is a braid which lets you flaunt your long locks by leaving your hair down.
Watch this video by BecomeGorgeouscom and learn to do the waterfall braid yourself.
The much talked about man behind the ‘ShopKeeper’ and ‘Chutki’ jokes has nailed it this time with his most recent video featuring the gorgeous Sunny Leone! That’s right, Gaurav Gera’s new video is dedicated to all the Sunny Leone fans and it’s a little……scandalising (yet funny).
Watch this video to know what we’re talking about.
We have seen thigh-high slits on the rise in the past, but this season is all about asymmetrical skirts. Yes, asymmetrical skirts are back on the runway and they look sexier than ever. These skirts come in different lengths and styles with both bold prints and subtle designs. Catch up with this season’s modern take on the chic yet classic asymmetrical skirts with our outfit of the week and get inspired!
You may get playful by mixing bold printed tops with warm-toned skirts. You can also try this skirt-of-the-season with a statement crop top and step up this simple ensemble with gold accessories for a strong and sleek finish. Pair this look with your favourite stilettoes to get that perfect feminine look. Remember to keep your makeup minimal by opting for nude shades and a statement embellished clutch to compliment your attire. When paired correctly, belts look great with asymmetrical skirts and you can hardly go wrong with this look.
This fall is going to be full of surprises for sitcom lovers with shows like Modern Family, Empire, The Big Bang Theory and many more returning to the tube. Take a look at this list of TV shows returning this fall and mark your calendars to catch all the season premieres.
The Voice – 21st September
Reality talent hunt show The Voice (U.S.) will be back with its ninth season on 21st September this year on NBC. Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Pharrell Williams and Gwen Stefani will return as coaches for the season. In addition to that, Rihanna will be the key advisor of the series’ ninth season.
Season eight finale of The Big Bang Theory was quite the cliff-hanger with Amy breaking up with Sheldon just as he was about to propose marriage and Penny and Leonard dealing with their own truths while on their way to Vegas to get married. Find out what happens next on 21st September as Season 9 of the series premieres.
We can visit the Lyon’s den once again starting 23rd September with Empire season two. Luscious is behind bars and Jamal is taking care of the family business. Cookie can be seen behind bars as well in the promo but the reason remains unknown for now. Watch the promo here to find out more.
Our favourite family will be back on the telly on 23rd September and we already can’t wait to see them getting through life with their individual peculiarities. What we are waiting for the most is Haley and Andy’s love story. Do you think they’ll find out about their love for each other? Or will Andy go on to marry his girlfriend Beth? Find out soon.
Season four of Scandal wasn’t the best one we’ve seen so far mostly because it didn’t match up to the style of gladiating we’d previously fallen in love with. This season promises to make a comeback for the series. Rumour has it that this season will showcase a “reconstitution” of Olivia Pope & Associates, the reason for which isn’t known for now. We won’t be surprised if Abby came back into the fold or Olivia hired a couple of new Gladiators.
Once Upon A Time – 27th September
The fairytale characters are back in the fifth season of Once Upon A Time and we’d suggest the viewers to prepare themselves to welcome the new Dark One in the series. Premiering on 27th September, let’s just hope that, in this season, all the previous evil characters team up to find the goodness in Emma Swan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1A8LOC1DAk
The Simpsons – 27th September
The Simpsons will be back with its 27th season with many guest stars including Lena Dunham and Sofia Vergara. Need we say more?
A comedy about the final human survivors of a virus that swept the globe, The Last Man on Earth will be back with its second season on 27th September. Watch the series unfold as Phil’s brother returns from space to add a rather unanticipated twist to the story.
NBC’s crime drama The Blacklist will be back with a much awaited third season on 1st October. The second season ended with Liz and Red hopping on a van to flee the country together. Megan Boone, who plays Liz, says they share a confusing kind of love and we can’t wait to see what happens next.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZUVV2kBR04
Homeland – 4th October
Homeland is returning with its fifth season this fall and reportedly is all set to deal with real world issues including the ISIS, the attack on Charlie Hebdo, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Edward Snowden and other activities and personalities labelled as terrorists and extremists. The other interesting element in the new season is the fact that Carrie Mathison is no longer with the CIA and is based out of Germany.
The Affair – 4th October
Another one of the most awaited TV shows returning this fall, The Affair will be back with its second season on 4th October picking up from the point where Allison and Noah are trying to piece their lives together. The last season ended with Noah getting arrested for the crime that destroyed the lives of four people. In this season, however, the drama will be narrated by four people in place of two including Noah’s ex-wife Helen and Alison’s former husband Cole.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKDB4fqUMtk
The Flash – 6th October
Action and fantasy series The Flash is returning with its second season which will reportedly explore multiple universes. The pilot season ended with Eddie sacrificing himself to save humanity, while Cisco realises that he has been affected by the particle accelerator explosion as well. Expect a lot of adventure in the second season, The Flash lovers!
Arrow – 7th October
Third season of Arrow ended with Oliver Queen and Felicity riding off into the sunset while the rest of his friends and family stayed behind to protect Starling City. The fourth season will witness a drastic change in team dynamics and Thea Queen will rise to prominence as the masked hero.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEbZ8xgmEi4
The Walking Dead – 11th October
Rick Grimes is back with his entourage with the 6th season of The Walking Dead series. 11th October shall be marked as the day when once again, The Walking Dead fans will witness another round of bloodshed & splatter like there’s no tomorrow – quite literally! We sure want to know what happens next in Alexandria as Rick finally gains his trust with the people in the community!
A good statement bag can transform an ensemble from zero to ten. Classic designer handbags are always a worthy investment; they never go out of style and never lose their value or charm. Some of these iconic handbags have been around for decades and are still loved universally. These timeless pieces have been always remembered, adored and considered amongst the most sought after fashion items. Here is a list of 10 iconic handbags that will always be on every woman’s favourites list be it a celebrity or one of us.
1) Chanel 2.55, Quilted Flap Bag
A true classic, Chanel’s quilted flap bags are almost every fashionista’s favourite. First introduced in February 1955 by Coco Chanel herself and slightly redesigned in 1983 by Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel’s 2.55 is the epitome of chicness and the queen of designer iconic handbags.
As seen on almost every celebrity, this iconic handbag was named after 80’s super-model Jane Birkin and is an ideal handbag for every sophisticated woman. Sadly this bag is almost impossible to buy as Hermes produces only b Birkin Bags in a week followed by a huge waiting list.
Designed in 1977, this classic iconic handbag is crafted in everything from florals to exquisite leather to sheared mink. It got its fame from Sarah Jessica Parker when ‘Sex and The City’ ruled the world of sitcoms. Small in size but massive on the trend scale this ‘It’ bag is guaranteed to up your style quotient.
The Saffiano bag is an absolute must-have and is one of the most prized masterpieces from Prada. This minimal elegant creation is available in different sizes and is perfect for every modern working woman.
Yet another timeless classic, Christian Dior’s Lady Dior Bag is inspired from none other than Lady Diana. This charming arm candy can dress up any outfit and is perfect for the inner princess in you.
First available in 1930’s this classic LV bag was the holy grail of bags for over 50 years now. The size of the bags varies from Speedy 25 to Speedy 40 and is great for travel and for everyday use.
Gucci Jackie Bag is another stunner that never goes out of style. Created in the late 1950’s, this bag took inspiration from Jackie Kennedy Onassis and has remained a testament to the enduring allure of sophistication.
Elegant style for the day or night, this bag is perfect for every girl on the go. The excellent craftsmanship and design make it everyone’s favourite. From Taylor Swift to Blake Lively everyone’s been spotted flaunting this sleek beauty.
First introduced in 2005, the Yves Saint Laurent Muse bag was an instant hit with celebrities and fashion lovers all around the world. This structured bag has become one of the most iconic bags in YSL history and a must have for every woman.
This fabulous functional bag is a splash of femininity and style, perfect for every city girl. The Celine Phantom Luggage tote is one of the most sought after bags with a casual yet unique luxurious style statement.
There are all kinds of pet lovers in this world. Some look for a nice companion that promises unconditional and undying love for their humans, while others just want to add a nice breed to that. Just like every human being in this world is unique, so are the animals.
We’ve often heard people say – ‘Labels are meant for clothes and not humans’. Well, why can’t we follow the same thing for animals?
How different is a Siberian husky from a beautiful stray dog? Guys, we urge you – if you need a pet in your life, look at adopting one. We have all the reasons in this world for you to do that.
Take a look at these 8 reasons why adopting a pet is the best thing you’d ever do in life!
#1 You save a life!
If you love animals, we bet your heart is full of empathy and care. Why not adopt a pet from an animal shelter (or a needy animal walking on the road) and save its life? Not just the Gods, we’re sure even the helpless animal will bless you all its life!
#2 You get a new friend for life!
Say hello to the newest member of your family. This loyal member surely has more love to offer than all the people in the entire house combined together (no disrespect to the family intended).
#3 You save a lot of money
Why buy a pet when you can get them for free? Buying a pet might be one of the stupidest things people can do. Ever thought about buying human babies? Just freakin’ ADOPT!
#4 You take away a great amount from the breeders’ pockets
That my friends, would be the second best thing you’d do while adopting a pet. For those who don’t know, most of the breeders are evil people. They breed dogs under excruciating conditions just to make a living selling their pups. Not cool!
#5 You can adopt ANY pet
That’s right, not just dogs, you have a wide array of species that need to be adopted! Go out, make your pick and just love. That is all they ask for!
#6 You feel an elevated sense of responsibility
Everybody knows that pets demand a great amount of responsibility. But think about the amount of responsibility you’d gather around you after you save a life and make it a part of you? It probably would be the best feeling ever!
#7 You my friend, would be a great influence
You influence other people around you with this good deed of adopting a baby. Believe us, now that you’ve given a needy animal a new home, you’ve set the best example of the statement ‘Humanity is still alive’.
#8 Your level of compassion rises drastically
Pet owners are compassionate, goes without saying. But adopting a pet proves that your level of compassion is way above the others. This world needs more people like that.
Now that we’ve given you enough reasons to go the adoption way, here’s something you need to know about yourself – Once you adopt a pet, proves that you believe in second chances & you WILL realise it’s you who needed to be rescued!
