The popular TV series ‘Sex and the City’ ended 11 years ago and we still cannot get enough of its re-runs. While Carrie’s problems made the plot for the series, we always had one eye out for Samantha Jones. Not only did Samantha add the humour element to the show but she was also responsible for imparting wisdom to all the four characters in her own unique manner. Here are 10 times Samantha Jones got to the heart of the matter and we just could not ignore it.
#1 When she taught women a new way of introducing themselves to the world
There are very few women in this world who don’t have a concealer in their makeup bags. With growing awareness and availability of makeup products, the concealer has made a special place for itself in vanity kits and rightly so. Concealers help in hiding blemishes, covering dark under-eye areas and evening out skin tones. They can also be used as a base for your eye shadows and lip colours. If you still don’t have a concealer, here are 3 superb products available in India that you must try!
While using a concealer you need to keep the following points in mind; a) Always apply concealer right after the primer and before the foundation b) If the concealer is not blended properly, it will not stay for very long so blend, blend and blend away c) Set your concealer using a loose powder to keep it in place for longer d) While choosing a concealer, go for a colour that is one shade lighter than your foundation, not your skin colour. A lighter concealer shade works on hiding blemishes better and the foundation will eventually match it to your natural skin tone.
#1 MAC Studio Finish Concealer
This concealer can classify as slightly creamy and comes in a small pot which is sure to last you for at least six months (if used daily). It’s perfect for acne-prone skin, provides medium-full coverage and comes in a variety of shades. If you walk into a MAC store, they’ll help you with the perfect colour for your skin type. Use it with a brush (preferably) and dab it on to your blemishes and under-eye area first and then start blending it. This product needs a little more blending than usual but if applied correctly it easily lasts for six-eight hours. It is thick in consistency which does mean more blending but also makes it ideal for people who don’t like using a foundation.
This is a liquid concealer with light-medium coverage, great for people struggling with uneven skin-tone and light blemishes. The concealer is easy to apply because of its packaging. It comes in a tube with a slanted tip. Just apply two small triangles around the cheek bones and blend in with your fingers. Use the extra product left on your fingers on the forehead and the chin area, if needed. Apply foundation evenly after this step and set both with loose powder to make it last for six hours easily. It doesn’t cake, flake or settle into fine lines and smells great because it is made of natural food extracts.
Revlon PhotoReady Concealer comes in the form of a stick and stick concealers are best suited to cover under-eye dark circles. This concealer provides light coverage and is a little shimmery, best for evening wear. It works very well for dry skin and needs to be applied along with a moisturizer because of its thick and dry texture. Moisturise your face first and then apply the product on to blemishes and in the under-eye area. Blend with your fingers or with a brush and follow this step with some loose powder. This product stays on for four-six hours, comes with SPF 20 for sun-protection and is light on the pocket. However, it is not recommended for people with problem skin.
When it comes to street style, no city beats the French Capital! At the recently concluded Paris Fashion Week, celebs like Solange Knowles, Kim and Kanye and the highly-acclaimed Chinese actress Fan Bingbing turned the style quotient a few notches up while strutting through the city of lights. Here are a few pictures from the Paris Fashion Week we found on Instagram that you simply cannot afford to miss!
Solange Knowles gave pinstripes a makeover and stepped out looking like a dream in this red number.
The uber-glamorous couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West made headlines yet again for their outfits. Kim’s beachy blonde waves perfectly complemented her black ensemble and her dapper-looking husband.
Blogger Kristina Bazan perfected the monochrome trend in this Louis Vuitton number at Paris Fashion Week while blogger L’Armoire de Lana sported this colourful ensemble by the dubai-based fashion brand Reemami.
Kristina Bazan
L’Armoire de Lana
Fashion critic and editor Caterina Minthe was also spotted wearing this Reemami number from their Spring/Summer’15 collection.
Chinese actress and fashion icon Fan Bingbing donned a Louis Vuitton ensemble for their show and looked fabulous.
And here are some other looks we absolutely loved from the streets at the Paris Fashion Week.
For an update of street style at London Fashion Week 2015 click here.
Tired of wondering how to get that perfect standing collar for shirts that don’t have collar inserts? Watch this quick do-it-yourself hack to find out how to turn that droopy collar into a sharp and crisp one that stands out adding to your dapper look.
Most men hate to admit it, but they are never satisfied by women who try to catch their attention by wearing revealing clothes.
Now, that’s a relief for women who don’t have chiseled features or a certain color of eyes or skin. It’s no secret that men prefer edgy women like Alexa Chung over curvy bombshells like Kim Kardashian. A well dressed attire, mildly fragrant body and an enchanting smile is all that a woman needs to make men go mad about them.
Paired with a boyfriend jacket, tied low on the waist, crafted in figure hugging chiffon or woven in traditional fabric like Khadi, the six-yard drape known as the saree is considered as the sexiest outfit that suits every body type.
With the growing experimentation with draping styles, endorsement by Bollywood starlets and an Indo-Western spin to this piece of clothing are making the younger lot of women go gaga about it. But, despite its popularity many have often wondered how to look slim in a saree.
While skinny actresses like Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Malaika Arora Khan are often seen to be draping it with a modern twist, Vidya Balan have inspired voluptuous women to wear saree to look slim and showcase the oomph factor.
Wear saree to look slim
So girls, experiment a little and end up looking a bit different with no extra effort. Check out our tips to look slim in saree and make heads turn. Go for modern silhouettes
Get rid of those blingy blouses and instead go for contemporary silhouette. Pairing it with a kurti is an excellent way to look youthful.
Accessorise it with a belt
One of the newest and emerging trends is pairing saree with a belt. Without spending much time in front of the mirror, you can easily get that perfect hourglass shape by wearing a belt with it. If you are worried about the saree coming off, then belt helps hold it in place. This look can be adorned by anyone and particularly for women on the taller side.
Off-shoulder way
For an instant glamorous look, go for the off-shoulder way. This flatters a woman’s figure and showcases the perfectly toned shoulders. This look has a close resemblance with an evening gown and works best with lighter fabrics. To enthrall, couple it with a pair of heels.
Wear it over a pair of trousers or jeans
Reinvent the look by draping it over a pair of jeans, leggings or PJs. Get rid of the fuss of finding the matching skirt/petticoat. This look will help you create sexy style statement and become an instant hit. If restraint is not your forte, then this unique look is definitely worth your time.
Cut short the length
You can always cut short the height of the saree if you dread tripping over. It is high on comfort and perfect when you have to walk. Inspired from the tribal women look, it is best suited for the office goers.
Go for the pre-stitched saree
This is meant for those gals who want everything instantly. Just buy a pre-stitched saree and you are all set to go. Just slip into it like a skirt and look gorgeous within minutes. One of the hottest look for this season is getting your saree pre pleated or stitched such as the lehanga saree.
Just follow these quirky tips to look slim in saree and reinvent your style with the six yard drape. Give a new twist to this traditional attire and look elegant and stylish instantly.
Do check out our fashion DIY section to know more about the latest trends in the fashion domain.
Still wondering how to wear saree to look slim? Watch videos below.
Video 1: Tips for Wearing a Saree To Look Slim
Video 2: How To Drape A Saree On Backless Blouse/Wear Saree Look Slim
Valentino’s final walk at the Paris Fashion Week turned out to be a bigger surprise than expected when Hollywood stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson hit the ramp as their alter-egos Derek Zoolander and his rival-turned-friend Hansel McDonald from the hit comedy ‘Zoolander’.
Zoolander fanatics have been eagerly waiting for 14 years for a sequel and the duo gave them a little taste of what to expect from ‘Zoolander 2’ at the Paris Fashion Week. They were dressed in printed suits and coats over their shoulders which they very fashionably threw away giving the ‘blue-steel’ impression on the runway in the French capital.
Watch the video here
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Ditch those clichéd dresses and make a statement with this two-piece look this spring. Pair a crop top with a midi skirt and get our outfit of the week look. Read more to find out how
Dresses have been done to death and spring is all about inducing freshness into your lives. So this week, bring your favourite crop top out and team it with a high-waist fitted midi skirt. This sophisticated ensemble allows you to flaunt some skin in a sexy yet elegant way. What’s more, red carpet divas like Selena Gomez, Khloe Kardashian and Lupita N’yongo have been making heads turn with this look on the red carpet. Get this refreshing outfit of the week look by adding matching accessories like a handbag, heels, bracelet, a watch and a neck piece. This also saves you money as the two pieces can be paired with the different items of clothing separately as a whole new outfit.
The launch of H&M’s Autumn/Winter 2015 collection was held at the Grand Palais, Paris. The glitzy event saw famous models Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Edie Campbell walking the ramp in some stunning outfits from the brand.
The show was opened by style icon and music producer Caroline de Maigret. She walked the runway to start her live DJ set which complemented the themes for the night, Sport and Futurism.
Other guests present at the event included Solange Knowles, Audrey Tautou and Noomi Rapace.
The leading multi brand concept store ‘Kitsch’ and its ecommerce vertical Rocknshop.com recently previewed the latest spring summer 2015 collection ‘The Knot’ by designer duo Hemant & Nandita. Marking the beginning of the duo’s retail for this season with the store and the website, the collection is now available exclusively at Kitsch and Rocknshop.com.
Stationed at the posh locality of Defence Colony in the capital, Kitsch offers what is known to be one of the most exciting collections from the label ‘Hemant & Nandita’.
Bringing in the flawless amalgamation of Aztec and retro with a hint of ikat weave, the designers presented sky high wedges, handbags and visor caps as the part of accessories that perfectly complimented their designs.
This week’s ‘Outfit of the week’ took inspiration from a mix of comfort and style for a laidback formal look. We found this outfit here and created a unique Forever 21 version for you to pick from the stores. Take a look.
Pick a bright-coloured summer blazer and pair it with contrast cotton pants. You may add a belt that matches your bag and shoes. Add a touch of bling with fashion jewellery pieces. And yes, for those bright days, do not forget to carry your sunnies.
If you’re bored of wearing your same old denim shirt try this small inexpensive hack and make a new statement. Watch this tutorial and learn how to refashion your old denim shirt.
Do you often wonder how to make a career out of looking pretty? How far does being beautiful matter in the real world? Sometimes a gal just needs some glamour quotient in their life to make things work. So, let fashion rule your day, here are few of the famous fashion quotes from some of the best style divas, fashion designers, etc.
Jot down your favorite ones because fashion is a form of entertainment and make your day enthralling. Sometimes, we don’t just need pretty clothes to make us feel better but some wise fashion quotes that say so much with few short words.
Style dominating Fashion quotes
‘One is never over-dressed or under-dressed with a Little Black Dress. ‘—Karl Lagerfeld
‘When in doubt, wear red. ‘—Bill Blass
‘How can you live the high life if you do not wear the high heels? ‘ —Sonia Rykiel
‘Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak. ‘ —Rachel Zoe
‘Your dresses should be tight enough to show you’re a woman and loose enough to show you’re a lady. ‘ —Edith Head
‘The hardest thing in fashion is not to be known for a logo, but to be known for a silhouette.’ —Giambattista Valli
General quotes on Fashion
‘I don’t do fashion. I am fashion. ‘—Coco Chanel
‘Walk like you have three men walking behind you. ‘ —Oscar de la Renta
‘Fashions fade, style is eternal. ‘ —Yves Saint Laurent
‘My look is a cocktail. I’m not as nicely turned out as the French, but I don’t care like the English.’ —Jane Birkin
‘Vain trifles as they seem, clothes have, they say, more important offices than to merely keep us warm. They change our view of the world and the world’s view of us.’ — Virginia Woolf
‘I like my money right where I can see it: hanging in my closet.’ – Carrie Bradshaw
Women oriented quotes on Fashion
‘Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.’ — Marilyn Monroe
‘I design for the woman I wanted to be, the woman I used to be and to some degree, the woman I’m still a little piece of.’ — Diane Von Furstenberg
‘I like being a woman, even in a man’s world. After all, men can’t wear dresses, but we can wear the pants.’ —Whitney Houston
‘You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes. Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet.’ — Christian Dior
‘My look is attainable. Women can look like Audrey Hepburn by flipping out their hair, buying the large sunglasses, and the little sleeveless dresses. ‘—Audrey Hepburn
‘The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows and the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.’ —Audrey Hepburn
Soul moving Fashion Quotes
‘In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.’ — Coco Chanel
‘Clothes are like a good meal, a good movie, great pieces of music. ‘—Michael Kors
‘Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live.’ – Gianni Versace
‘Anyone can get dressed up and glamorous, but it is how people dress in their days off that are the most intriguing.’ —Alexander Wang
‘Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.’ – Rachel Zoe
‘Fashion should be a form of escapism, and not a form of imprisonment.’ —Alexander McQueen
‘Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.’ — Orson Welles
‘To me, clothing is a form of self-expression – there are hints about who you are in what you wear.’ —Marc Jacobs
‘Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.’ — Leonardo da Vinci
‘Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess.’ —Edna Woolman Chase
Fun quotes on Fashion
‘Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness, simply didn’t know where to go shopping.’ — Bo Derek
‘If you can’t be better than your competition, just dress better.’ —Anna Wintour
As beauty is only skin deep, discover a new layer with these famous fashion quotes.
London Fashion Week AW’15 concluded recently and the event turned out to be a rather playful sister of the New York Fashion Week. With fashionistas strutting the streets in their best ensembles, the city looked like it had a five-day affair with fashion’s best. Here are the looks we absolutely loved from the streets at London Fashion Week.
If you are planning to experiment with your look in the coming fall, do not forget to miss out on the statement-eye wear as seen on all these gorgeous ladies including the supermodel Cara Delevigne!
Planning to raid those end-of-season sales? Buy every cape you see, yes every! Capes go well with dresses, pants, skirts… which is almost everything. Don’t believe us? See for yourself.
If you like your little bundles of joy to enjoy every bit of fashion as much as you do, dress them up like these beautiful mommies did. We know that fashion for kids is out there but this is adorable to a whole new level.
Having developed a knack for leather products early on in their lives, Riddhima and Saloni from the brand Risa followed into their father’s footsteps of working with leather products. The brand ‘Risa’ does not just provide premium quality leather handbags but also provides an opportunity to customers to express their individuality through customisation. We met the two sisters to find out all about their journey and here are the excerpts from the interview.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg98rFjn_Uw
Meet Riddhima and Saloni, two sisters who combined their knack for creativity with their business acumen and started their own label Risa which specializes in leather handbags. The siblings take pride in the fact that their designs go beyond the usual and offer customers much more in terms of quality and styles.
“The kind of people who come to buy the products are those who appreciate new techniques and designs and are not just limited to classic bags. They do not just want blacks and beige, but like to explore more stuff and colours. There are a lot of foreigners also who come to the store, and they are the ones who have now become the main market customers, since they like exploring new stuff, and we are mostly catering to them.”
A quick glance at their store in Delhi’s Mehar Chand market is good enough to help you understand their design sensibility. Intricate detailing and a touch of uniqueness are prominent in their craft and their products speak the same story.
“We do a lot of hand-weaving, and hand-tooling, hand-painting, embossing and perforation whichis something very different and not in the market as of now. We are trying to make something very unique and different in terms of leather handbags in the market. The next collection coming up will be a tie and dye collection with a lot of weaving incorporated into it and hand-painted leather.”
You can choose from a wide variety of bags for men and women available in their various collections or even have them customise a bag for you. A new feature in the Indian market, Risa lets you add little details to your bag as per your liking.
Do you often wonder how to make a career out of looking pretty? How far does being beautiful matter in the real world? Sometimes a gal just needs some glamour quotient in their life to make things work. So, let fashion rule your day, here are few of the famous fashion quotes from some of the best style divas, fashion designers, etc.
