Summer is all about experimenting with new colours, prints and designs; be it on clothes, shoes or nails. This summer give your nails a complete new makeover by trying this dreamcatcher nail art. This nail art is easy to do and does not require you to purchase too many things. Watch this tutorial by LEAF and follow these simple steps to enhance your nails sitting at home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2C-lonoEQY
Mild exposure to the sun is essential to the human body as it is a source of vitamin D. But on the other hand, over exposure to the sun can cause damage to the skin resulting in skin tan and burns. Skin tan is a common problem in summers as one might not always be able to escape the heat. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can cause early aging and skin burns. Here is a list of home remedies that can help you get rid of sun tan quickly and easily.
#1 Take half a cup of chilled yogurt, a pinch of turmeric and mix well in a bowl. Apply the paste on the affected (tanned) areas and let it dry for at least 20 minutes. Wash it off with cold water. Use daily for desired results.
#2 Take half a grated cucumber and add 2 tablespoons of raw milk or milk powder to it. Apply the mixture evenly all over the affected area and let it dry. Wash it off with lukewarm water and apply weekly to get the desired results.
#3 Cut a tomato into two halves and rub the inner side of the tomato on the skin. Make sure that the seeds and juice comes in contact with the skin because that’s where the antioxidants stay. Apply daily for best results.
#4 Add some raw milk into papaya’s pulp it to make it into a paste. Now gently massage the mixture over the tanned areas. Papaya is rich in vitamin A and C and also has anti-tanning properties. Use daily for at least a month for best results.
#5 Turmeric is a natural skin care product and is capable of curing almost all common skin problems. Take 1 tablespoon of turmeric, half a tablespoon of lemon juice, some raw milk and mix well. Apply this paste over areas like your hand feet and face and rinse off once it has dried.
Long eyelashes can make your eyes look bigger, fuller and prettier.Though not all of us are blessed with dense long lashes so false eyelashes are the next best choice. If worn correctly, they can add quite an edge to your over all look. Watch this video below by LEAF and follow these simple steps to put on fake eyelashes without any hassle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7wHBeyXoj8
When most of us girls enter a cosmetic store, we perfectly understand what the expression Kid in a Candy Store stands for. However, let’s face the bitter truth: Make-up can be quite expensive! Between shiny packaging and pretty pigments, it’s easy to get swept away. But if you’re tired of compromising on all the products you yearn for due to budget restrictions, this list is for you! Check out these magical, low-priced alternatives available in the market that are almost as good as their luxury counterparts. Here are 8 make-up products that will save you those precious pennies.
Splurge Vs Steal
1) Benefit ‘Dandelion’ Luminizer (INR 1800) Vs L’Oreal Paris True Match Blush in ‘Baby Pink’ (INR 775 )
2) Make-up Forever HD Foundation (INR 2100) Vs Revlon Photo Ready Foundation (INR 975)
3) Benefit ‘They’re Real’ Mascara (INR 1900) Vs Maybelline ‘The False Volume Express’ Mascara (INR 475)
4) YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in ‘Devotion’ (INR 2300) Vs Revlon Lip Butter in ‘Sorbet’ (INR 650)
5) Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Liner (INR 1600) Vs Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Liner (INR 500)
6) MAC ‘Vegas Volt’ Lipstick (INR 1400) Vs NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick in ‘Haute Melon’ (INR 900)
7) YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch (INR 3200) Vs Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer (INR 500)
8) Beauty Blender (INR 2300) Vs Inglot Beauty Blender Sponge (INR 1400)
Here is a list of things that will help you to beat the heat this summer and protect your skin from any damage caused by the UV rays of the Sun. Take a look at these top 5 summer essentials put together by Australian blogger Fables in Fashion.
Eyebrows can make or break your entire look. They frame the face and can sometimes even alter how your face cut looks. Sadly, not everyone is blessed with Cara Delevingne’s bold brows. But that’s no reason to despair. The market is filled with different kinds of products that help you fill in your eyebrows with brow pencils being the most basic and easiest of tools. They come in various shades, from the darkest black to brown. They go on smoothly, making your brows look full and natural. Brow pencils are easy to carry and come with a built-in spoolie brush to help you tame those unruly brows. Take a look at the best brow pencils available in India.
1) Dior Brow Styler Ultra-Fine Precision Brow Pencil
This ultra-fine retractable pencil and brush is simple to use and comes in one universal shade and works for any hair colour or skin tone. It can create both natural and dramatic look. It doesn’t require sharpening.
Available at all Dior stores.
2) Benefit Instant Brow Pencil
This tinted wax can transform sparse, unruly brows into perfectly natural and polished. It is soft and smooth, easy to sharpen and very pigmented. It has a natural powder- like finish. The spoolie brush is perfect to blend in the product defining the shape. It comes in 3 shades and is available at Sephora.
3) Maybelline Mastershape Brow pencil
This retractable wax crayon is smooth and highly pigmented. It has a water-proof and smear proof formula. It is available in four shades. Available on flipkart.
Most people think green tea is only good for health as it helps with weight loss and improves metabolism. The lesser known fact is that it also has some very good properties that can benefit your hair and skin. Green tea has is rich in antioxidants that help in slowing down the ageing process, it makes your skin look youthful and offers many other benefits. Read on to find out five beauty benefits of green tea that in the form of these simple home remedies.
#1 Face pack
Make your own face pack by mixing a tablespoon of green tea leaves in yogurt. Apply the mixture on your face and keep it on for approximately 15 minutes and then rinse off with cold water. Green tea has antioxidants that help repair damage cells and delay early ageing.
#2 Under eye mask
Refrigerate used tea bags for about half an hour and then simply pop them under your eyes and let them stay for 15 minutes. Green tea contains caffeine which constricts the blood vessels hence helping de puff the eyes.
#3 Hair rinse
Boil some water and immerse tea bags into it and let it cool. Remove the tea bags and apply the mixture over damp hair and leave it for 10 minutes. Now simply rinse your hair with lukewarm water. Green tea contains vitamin E which conditions and moisturises the hair follicles and helps repair hair damage.
#4 Facial mist
Prepare green tea and let it cool. Pour the cold tea into a spray bottle and apply it evenly over your face during the day. It helps in relaxing facial muscles and makes you feel fresh and energised on those hot summer days.
#5 Cleanser
Simply add a few green tea leaves in your daily use cleanser and apply it evenly over your face. Rinse it off with cold water and pat dry. Green tea has anti-aging properties that help reduce signs of premature ageing.
Summer is officially here and just like our wardrobe, the makeup bag is going through a transition as well. It’s not just the makeup colours that need to change but the application and product type need to be in sync with the weather too. Here’s a list of summer makeup trends in 2015 that will help you brave the summer heat while looking fabulous.
#1 Nude glow
Remember Sansa Stark’s glow from Game of Thrones? This summer is all about it, but make sure you keep it earthy. Go for neutrals, peachy and orange tones to get the perfect look.
#2 Fresh feminine baby doll look
Summer is all about looking fresh so if in doubt go for light pink cheeks, wide-eyed mascara and soft pink lips. Apply the mascara in the middle of the lashes to create those innocent doll-like eyes.
#3 Poppy lips
The one makeup product that you can hold in summer is lip colour so go for a bright pop on the lips. Try vibrant shades of berry and red.
#4 Swap the shadow for the liner
If your liner feels too heavy on the eyes in summer try swooping eye shadow instead with an angled brush. Dip the brush in water, apply eye-shadow and swoop it along the eyelid line to create subtle shapes.
Take a look at this video by Mixed Makeup that should serve as your holy guide to spring summer makeup trends in 2015.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6AQGdGo00o
With summers and the rainy season just around the corner, one has to be wary of the effects of heat and humidity on hair texture and styling. Hair spray is a styling staple that can save you a lot of hassle; it not only keeps your hair style in place but also protects your tresses from getting damaged from the heat. What you need to keep in mind while purchasing a hairspray is to go for one that holds your style in place without drying out your hair. Have a look at the three best hairsprays available in Indian market.
1) Toni&Guy Casual: Sea Salt Texturising Spray
Suitable for all hair types, this wonderful hair spray adds the apt amount of texture and volume to your hair without making it look fuzzy. Packed with the goodness of sea salts, this hairspray offers a medium hold and fortifies brittle strands with a shiny lustre. For extra hold and texture, spray it once on damp hair before styling and then on dry hair and re-style.
Buy here
2) Enliven Pro-V Ultra Hold Hair Spray Hair Styler
Rich in ingredients like amino pro vitamin B5 and creatine, this product not only holds your style for hours but also nourishes it at cellular level. Suitable for all hair types, it doesn’t make your hair stiff like other hair sprays and has a pleasant fragrance. It is sulphate-free and is every runway stylists must have.
Buy here
3) Bed Head Maxxed Out
This fast-drying spray adds massive volume and hold to your hair. It has a non-aerosol formula that shields your hair from moisture protecting your hair from the sun and keeps your style from budging for hours. It leaves dull and dry hair looking slick without weighing it down.
Buy here
From her melodramatic ‘Chitting’ incident about the AIB roast to the indecent proposal to cricketer Virat Kohli, the ‘too cool for school’ Rakhi Sawant is back and how. In a recent interview with the media, the dancer and actress gave a brutal yet honest reply on being compared to actress Sunny Leone. Another desperate attempt to be in the lime light got Rakhi Sawant trending on social media and this video below by Business of Cinema explains why! Take a look.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUbcFJccMlQ
Bobby Khan’s ‘Ek Paheli Leela’ starring the gorgeous Sunny Leone is set to hit the screens today marking her first Bollywood release of 2015. A special screening of this movie was held in Mumbai recently and many actors were spotted attending the event including Sunny Leone, Elli Avram, Rajneesh Duggal, Jas Arora and VJ Andy.
Actress Sunny Leone will be seen in a double role in ‘Ek Paheli Leela’ along with actors Jay Bhanushali and Jas Arora. Take a look at some pictures from the event.
Actress Sunny Leone with her husband Daniel Weber
VJ Andy
Elli Avram
Actor Rajneesh Duggal
Producer Ahmed Khan with his wife Shaira Khan
The damage that comes along with the task of washing long hair every day has been bothering womankind for years together. For all the busy (or lazy) women out there who experience hurried mornings or quick gym sprints on a regular basis, here’s a solution. Dry shampoo soaks up excess oil and dirt on the scalp leaving your hair clean, without any damage. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out on one of the most versatile hair products ever.
Dry shampoo doesn’t just add volume to your limp locks but it can also be used for many other purposes. Here are a few dry shampoo hacks.
Style your brows: Use dry shampoo to tame unruly brows.
Hold your style: Dry shampoos are great for holding hair styles. Spray on freshly washed hair and style it for smooth up-dos.
Add grip to your bobby pins: Spray some dry shampoo on your bobby pins before using them for a better grip.
Shoe bite remedy: Spray dry shampoo on your feet to prevent shoe bites. It absorbs access oil and sweat leaving your feet dry.
Teasing or back-combing hair: Add a little dry shampoo to the backside of your hair to hold your teased hair for longer.
Here are the best dry shampoos available for you to order at home:
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The beautiful actress Amyra Dastur was spotted at the poster launch of the upcoming Mahesh Bhatt production ‘Mr.X’ in Mumbai. She looked every bit a stunner in a white short skirt and a black lacy top by Madison, paired with black stilettos to complete the look. This monochrome outfit was styled by Bornali Talukdar and her hair and make-up were done by celebrity make-up artist Luveena Lodh. ‘Mr.X’ is Amyra’s second movie. The 21-year old actress made her debut in 2013 in the movie ‘Issaq’ opposite Prateik Babbar.
Using foundation everyday can be harmful to your skin and expensive too, hence comes our saviour ‘BB cream’ and ‘CC cream’. Just a hint of colour is fine to cover up unevenness during casual days with an added benefit, these creams actually help you work on your skin related issues be it redness or blemishes. Here is a simple guide on what these creams are all about and which one is the best for you.
BB cream
‘BB’ stands for ‘Beauty Balm’ or ‘Blemish Balm’. It has an all-in-one formula that moisturises, evens skin tone, conceals blemishes and protects from the sun with a luminous finish. It is best suitable for dry to combination skin. It consists of light reflecting components making you look dewy and providing the apt amount of coverage. BB creams have a thicker consistency and give a second skin like result, only better. This product is best suited for women looking for just a little more coverage than tinted moisturisers. For people with oily skin, this product tends to make skin a bit oily, so we suggest setting it with powder to prevent greasiness.
CC cream
An advanced sister of the BB cream, ‘CC’ stands for ‘Colour and Correct’. It consists of a primer, moisturiser, serum and sunscreen and is packed with benefits of vitamin C and E. CC cream targets redness, dark spots, uneven skin tone, wrinkles and sun protection. It provides lesser coverage as compared to BB creams. CC creams are suitable for all skin types, effective for people with a little mature skin as it is packed with goodness of anti-aging compounds.
Difference between BB and CC creams
Last day of the Amazon India Fashion Week was low-key on the makeup with designers opting for the ‘no make-up’ make-up look with a hint of smokey eyes to keep the focus on the beautiful outfits. Here’s a quick look at the best of beauty trends on the runway.
Just like all other days, the last day of Amazon India Fashion Week also witnessed smokey eyes but with a modern spin. Designers Shweta Kapur, Sneha Arora and Amalraj Sengupta added a unique edge to the smokey eye with models wearing dramatic eyeliner going all over the eyelid structuring the eye with warm toned cheeks and nude lips.
There’s nothing like a classic smokey eye, but sometimes it’s fun to go beyond the usual black and switch things up. Designer duo Ashima – Leena spiced up their collection by smoking up golden eye-shadow and highlighting the inner corners of the eyes in coral with bare lips.
The Finale was a grand affair with India’s finest couturiers coming together to present an ode to the ‘Crafts of India’. Different stories were painted starting with a western collection, followed by ethnic beauty with hues of royal crimson, reds and fiery orange. With models wearing bold smokey eyes and nude lips, it was a true delight to watch the balanced colours play out their magic.
