Hello ladies… If you have got a lot of hair ties or hair clips and you find them everywhere except your dressing table (where you need them) this DIY tutorial is for you. Learn how to make your own hair accessories organiser using paper towel roll. Try this super easy and fun DIY tutorial and organise your hair accessories in place but make sure you find all of them first *wink wink*.
Are you ready? Let’s get to it.
Follow these steps:
No matter how much you adore her, Kangana isn’t someone you can get enough of. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, she was seen supporting her acid-attack survivor sister Rangoli at the launch of a special cover for Femina magazine. The special cover frames the sister duo together for the very first time.
Dressed in a monotone Indian outfit perfected with a temple motif, Rangoli complemented the mood of the event and the aura of her star sister just aptly. Kangana, on the other hand showed up in a printed knee-length dress gracefully cinched around the waist translating minimalism with a bit of oomph.
Check out the pictures for more.
One of the most prestigious style extravaganzas to be held in the fashion capital, Mumbai, from 30th March to 3rd April, 2016 is out with its first look and we can’t be more excited.
If you breathe in fashion and live in style – trust me you wouldn’t like to miss it for anything else in the world. Jointly organised by Lakme and IMG Fashion, the five-day long fashion fiesta, now entering its second decade, is set to redefine summer resort wardrobe once again. It is indeed the time we take notes of the do’s and don’ts strictly and don the summer of 2016 like a pro.
Platforming a unique amalgamation of international and home-grown designers together, the week will also see upcoming fashion designers showcasing their latest collections with some fresh style steals.
Here’s a sneak peek into its curtain raiser party. Stroll through a bunch of fashionistas, designers, models, socialites, television and movie stars coming together for a final go ahead. Remember! This is just the beginning.
Girls love shoes, especially heels and yes, they are worth the pain. Heels have the magical power to make women feel confident and dressy but not without a price. From blisters to paining feet, we simply accept the side effects of wearing heels. Girls, these heel hacks by Chriselle Lim are for you so you don’t have to suffer for style.
#1 Stretch your shoes by freezing
Fill a plastic bag with water and insert it into the toe box of your shoes. Put the shoes into the freezer overnight (yes, really). As the water freezes, the plastic bags will expand and stretch out your shoes.
#2 Relieve tension with surgical tape/doctor tape
Tape your third and fourth toe together using medical tape. This helps take pressure off the ball of the foot. (Fact: There’s a nerve right between third and fourth toe and taping both of these toes together minimises strain.)
#3 Prevent slippage with sandpaper
New shoes, no traction? A simple trick for extra grip: Gently sand the soles of your new heels for better traction. We repeat, gently. Don’t end up scraping the red off the soles of your Louboutins.
#4 Clear gel deodorant can help prevent blisters
Blisters are the worst and can make walking in heels impossible, prevent them by using gel deodorants. Rub a little bit of it on the back of your heels to prevent blisters. A little piece of advice: you may use lip balm as well if you don’t have gel deodorant.
#5 Use foot cushions to reduce pain
Slip a pair of gel insoles into your high heels to maximise comfort. It makes a world of difference.
Stay Chic
Designer Hemant Sagar recently hosted a preview of their label GENES – Lecoanet Hemant’s spring summer’16 collection and the event was an extravagant affair. The collection is a perfect mix of swinging sixties and the glorious seventies and every piece has a story to tell.
Hemant Sagar: The vibe like now, we got inspired by the iconic 60s and the spring 70s; a little bit of bell botts, the attitude of mixing past and present, mixing times that we know of parents, music that we know was only of vinyl and now it’s all digital. We’ve kinda jumped a generation, and the generation in between is what we’re looking at.
GENES by Lecoanet Hemant is the perfect representation of the urbanism that the people of India look for today. The label doesn’t cater to dressy occasions but in fact offers a whole lot of choices for one to dress up every day.
Hemant Sagar: We don’t actually cater to the very dressy occasions, we think that daily life has enough challenge to be dressed up also. We’re talking about daily chic…. so modern dressing is something different than sloppy dressing. It’s not just that you’re going to the office so you can be anyhow you still have your career to dress for so that’s what we’re talking about. Urban professionals living in Delhi today and making it happen for themselves.
Brief: India’s first and finest luxury destination, DLF Emporio, recently concluded the 4th edition of Design Awards 2015-16 announcing the winners of the annual design extravaganza.
The awards witnessed entries from both National and International fashion institutes with 23 candidates shortlisted by the designer Gaurav Gupta. These young and uber-talented minds took inspiration from fashion legends like Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and the classics of the 1900’s.
Adding to the final round up, the 5 member jury panel assessed the shortlisted designs while announcing the final winners. These esteemed members of the jury comprised names that included Bandana Tewari – Vogue fashion features director, FDCI president Sunil Sethi, ace designer Gaurav Gupta, veteran fashion designer Ritu Kumar and Senior Vice President, DLF Luxury Retail and Hospitality Dinaz Madhukar.
Take a look at the list of winners:
Apparel : Karan Torani (Pearl Academy,Delhi),
Runner-Up: Bhawdeep Singh (INIFD,Ludhiana).
Accessory : Winner – Aishwarya Jain (IIGJ,Delhi),
Runner-Up : Ashish Sahu ( NIFT,Gandhinagar).
People’s Choice : Sherry Khanna ( NIFT, raebareli).
To kick-start the careers of these winners, these students will now be given a chance to design and retail their collection at the DLF Emporio through an exclusive pop-up store for a period of 2 weeks in Delhi.
Eyebrows are a very important part of framing one’s face and which is why they should always be on fleek. You might not always have an extra minute to go to the beauty salon and get your eyebrows done, so it’s always better to know how to shape your eyebrows at home. Take a look at these useful tips on getting the ideal eyebrow shape and how to fill them so you look your best no matter what.
How to get the ideal eyebrow shape?
#1 Look straight into a mirror and hold a makeup brush against one nostril. The point where the line comes in contact with your brow is where the eyebrows should start.
#2 Get the right arch by angling the makeup brush to the outer edge of the iris of your eye. The spot where the brush hits the eyebrow is where the top of the arch should be, about three-quarters of the way out.
#3 Angle your makeup brush up from the nostril so that it lines up with the outer corner of the eye. The eyebrow should end at the point where the brush hits the eyebrow.
And if filling in the eyebrows has always been confusing for you, here’s a solution! KaushalBeauty is here to help you with this.
Take a look at these steps to fill in your eyebrows:
First, comb your brow hair thoroughly in the natural hair growth direction with a spoolie or an old mascara wand after cleaning it properly.
Now, outline your eyebrows using brow gel and an angled brush. Making short strokes, draw the line at the base of the eyebrow and follow through the tail. And then, repeat this on the top part of your eyebrow. Take your time when working through the arch of the brow.
Fill in the gap between the lines and make sure you use less product at the starting end of your eyebrow to give it a gradient finish.
Use the spoolie again to distribute the product evenly and feather out the edges so it looks more soft and natural.
You may apply concealer both under and above the eyebrows to correct the mistakes (if any). This also helps the line of the eyebrow be precise.
Complete the rest of your face and you’re done.
It might be difficult to wear an expensive looking outfit everyday to work but there is always something you can add to enhance a basic outfit. No, we are not suggesting that you shell out a lot of money from your kitty. There are some really easy and affordable tips which can help you look more polished and put-together. You can achieve that upscale look without burning a hole in your pocket. Styling is the key to make high-street dressing appear high-end. Take a look at these styling tips, learn how to enhance a basic outfit and up your style game.
#1 Add accessories
Accessories can add life to any simple outfit. Pair your outfit with statement jewellery, wrist watch or just a belt to make your outfit stand out. Just the right amount of bling can make you look like you stepped out of a fashion studio.
#2 Wear a layer
If a magic wand is for a fairy, a tailored jacket is for you. It can upgrade any outfit and take it to the next level. Add drama to your basic formal outfit by layering on a blazer, trench or a gilet (by the way, if you don’t know what a ‘Gilet’ is then the answer is here). For something more work-appropriate, team it with a pair of slim fit trousers.
#3 Go for a single colour from top to bottom. Hello monochrome!
Be it all-white, black or any other colour; not only does it elongate your body proportions but also makes you look well put-together. Mix and match your shirts, blazers, trousers or skirts in shades of only one colour making it pure basic. It is bound to grab eyeballs.
#4 Pointed-toe shoes
Okay, a pair of pointed-toe shoes can bring your fashion game on point. They can make you appear sophisticated and expensive, regardless of what you choose to wear them with. The great thing about these shoes is that they can easily be dressed up or down. And, you might be interested in the fact that they make your legs look leaner and longer.
#5 Bags
When it comes to bags, you can never have just one. But every girl does need a signature bag that goes with any outfit and most importantly, holds everything. Opt for bags in neutral colours like black, white or nudes because they are easy to match. There’s nothing more sophisticated than this arm candy and also, they are timeless.
You don’t have to spend a lot of time in planning your outfit to look polished but with a few simple style tips, you can enhance a basic outfit and look flawless in no time!
In the beginning, it was just about contouring. Contouring the nose, forehead, jawline, lips….. basically everything. Then, people gave up on contouring (Read: Make contouring a part of your everyday regime) altogether and embraced an easier method called strobing (Read: Trend alert: Strobing is the new contouring) and after that it was all about baking the makeup (Read: Have you tried baking your makeup to get flawless skin?). Can it really get any crazier than that?! The answer is yes.
Apparently, we’ve actually gotten another step ahead of contouring, as witnessed on Instagram by hudabeauty. And the next step is tape contouring. It looks like quirky makeup hacks aren’t going away anytime soon. This is a simple hack for sculpting your face and it only requires one item you have stashed at your desk, a scotch tape.
Tape contouring involves strategic placement of adhesive tape to the high points of your cheekbones, along your jaw line, on the bridge of your nose, and on the forehead to create a contour template. Then you need to apply concealer and bronzer in the facial areas that you created by the tape.Following the application, peel off the tape carefully and you will be left with sharp and symmetrical contour shapes. Now all you have to do is blend away those defined lines and feather out the edges. After just a few swipes with your beauty blender or makeup brush, you’ll be left with Kim-like contouring. You can sculpt your face with tape contouring in no time.
Not convinced yet? Grab your contouring palette, makeup sponge or brush and of course, scotch tape and watch along.
Sonam Kapoor gives us fashion and style inspiration almost every day. However, we spotted her at the airport recently in a leather jacket and a midi dress. We think she looked good for a travel outfit only ankle up. Those ankle length boots certainly took the style quotient down a few notches. She completed her look with a pair of sunglasses, no makeup and an over sized bag. Tell us what you think?
If you’re someone who is new to the world of makeup or has a constant struggle with eye shadow, this tutorial is your help. This look is neutral yet sexy and is perfect for Valentine’s Day. It’s also suitable for date night and you can also switch up your lip colour with nude, coral or pink for day time. Try this Valentine’s Day makeup tutorial by KathleenLights and get your Valentine’s makeup on-point.
First thing first, prep your face with a good face primer to minimise your pores and fine lines. Not only does it hold your makeup for a long time but also acts as a protective layer between your skin and your foundation. Know everything about face primers here.
FACE
Foundation
Apply a good coverage foundation and buff it into your skin so it does not get cakey.
Concealer
Use a highlighting concealer to conceal the dark circles under your eyes (if any) and other usual areas of your face like the centre of your forehead, bridge of your nose, cupid’s bow and around your mouth. And blend, blend, blend!
Compact/Powder
Set the concealed areas with a translucent powder so it doesn’t crease.
EYES
Eye primer
Prime your entire eyelids with an eye primer. Like a face primer, eye primer allows your eye shadow to blend well and keep it for a longer time.
Eye shadow
Give your eyes some dimension by applying light brown colour to the outer corner of your eye and the crease area.
Apply cream colour eye shadow to the brow bone and inner corner of your eyes to highlight them.
Now use a dark brown colour and apply it close to both your lower and top eyelashes.
Wing out your black gel liner and smudge it lightly to give it a soft finish.
Use the same light brown eye shadow you used before and sweep along your lower lashes to give a nice shadow.
Tightline your eyes with a stroke of black kohl and finish up with two coats of mascara on both top and bottom lashes.
You can use false lashes if you want (it’s optional).
Now, complete the rest of your face with a bronzer. This will balance out the eye makeup by adding warmth to your face.
Add some colour to the apples of your cheeks with a coral or pink blush.
Highlight the high points of your face using a subtle gold highlighter.
And the show stopper, red lipstick. Keep it matte. You can also line your lips with red lip liner before applying your lipstick.
And, you’re ready to embrace your date night or a day brunch looking like a star.
There are a very few times when Sonam Kapoor doesn’t get an outfit right and this is not one of them. Bollywood’s very own fashionista was spotted wearing separates by Paule Ka at a recent promotion spree for her upcoming movie Neerja and we loved it. The styling was impeccably done with minimal jewellery and slick curls. Smokey eyes and a touch of pink on the cheeks and lips completed her look. Take a look.
It’s that time of the year where our wardrobe needs a switch from winters to summers. And the most important question that arises is how to store sweaters so they feel fresh and wearable next fall too. Sweaters need special care and are usually a bit expensive than our normal clothes so it’s worth taking the effort to keep them preserved for a longer period of time. Take a look at these 10 easy tips on how to store sweaters.
#1 A good rule of thumb is to wash your sweaters after every fourth wearing, unless you spill, sweat or are around smoke. You should wash cotton, silk, and cashmere after two to three wearings, since these pieces are more delicate. Wool and durable man-made blends, such as acrylic and polyester, can withstand five wearings.
#2 Always hand wash your sweaters. Add a mild detergent or baby shampoo into lukewarm water and let your wools soak for 5 to 7 minutes before rinsing in cold water.
#3 You may also use vinegar to rinse out the sweater. Bring back some life to your sweaters by adding a few drops, say 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the water before rinsing. Ball up the sweater gently, and squeeze out the water without wringing or stretching.
#4 The proper way to dry a sweater is to gently squeeze out the water from the garment and lay it flat on a white towel and not hang it. Or another way is to gently roll the towel and sweater together to remove moisture and dry the sweater on a flat, moisture-resistant surface, preferably a mesh which lets the air circulate.
#5 Fold your sweaters, never hang them. Hanging sweaters can ruin its shape and turn it into a size larger than what you originally bought. Especially when the sweaters are wet, do not hold them by the shoulder, it will stretch out even more.
#6 Keeping the sweaters in the freezer is one of the best and easiest ways to make them as fresh as possible. Put your sweater in an elastic bag, seal it and freeze for 3-4 hours. Freezing prevents sweaters from pilling and you can wear them shed-free.
#7 Use a baby’s hairbrush to remove any hair, lint or dandruff from the sweater because it’s delicate and soft. The softness of the baby brush will enable you to quickly brush off these unattractive sweater companions.
#8 The unavoidable truth is all sweaters pill just by wearing or cleaning them. De-pill your sweaters regularly to make them as new as you recently bought them. Pilling occurs when groups of fibre break, tangle, and mat together. It makes the texture of the sweater rough and decidedly unattractive and it is more apparent around the elbows, under the armpits and on sleeves. Buy a hand-held de-piller or an electric shaver made for de-pilling or you can use a pumice stone to remove sweater pills.
#9 Buy lavender scented drawer liners or DIY a natural moth repellent sachet. Always clean your sweaters before storing them, as moths are attracted to our everyday scents such as perfumes, food smells, deodorants and smoke.
#10 Vodka is also very helpful in keeping your sweaters last longer. It kills all the bacteria from your wools and removes unwanted odour also. Spritz some vodka to your sweaters and let them air dry in a well-ventilated area.
You must have spent a lot of money on your suede or leather boots because let’s face it, good boots are not cheap and cheap boots are not good. Therefore, you also have to spend a little time in taking care of your companions which help you step out and walk confidently. Maintaining your boots is not difficult or expensive, but it needs to be done at regular intervals. Save your shoes from being mistreated with regular maintenance and your feet will love you for this because the better you look after them, the longer they’ll last. So, here are some easy tips and tricks on how to take care of your boots by YouTuber Chriselle Lim who is a fashion blogger and stylist.
#1 Keep your shoes in the shoe box
Don’t throw away your shoe boxes. Instead make some space for them in your closet and keep your shoes in the box. This will protect your shoes from dirt and keep them in the best condition possible.
#2 Feed your shoes with some papers
Grab some tissues or newspaper and stuff them into your long boots. This will help in maintaining their shape and also prevent them from creasing.
#3 Invest in a suede eraser and welt brush
Suede shoes get dirty very easily and you need to clean them up every time you step into them. It’s better to buy a nice suede eraser and a welt brush to remove the lint and dirt from your shoes.
#4 Clean your shoes with lemon and water
Mix equal parts of lemon and water and clean your leather shoes with this mixture. The acidity in lemon helps break down the dirt and grime.
#5 Add shine to your suede boots with a few drops of olive oil
This is an organic method that will give your boots a shiny finish. Put a few drops of olive oil on a piece of cotton cloth and wipe your shoes.
There is a different air about award shows; they are filled with glitz and glamour and nothing is more exciting than seeing our Bollywood celebs under one roof, interacting with each other and entertaining us with their performances. Zee Cine Awards are just around the corner and while most stars are bucking up for the forthcoming Zee Cine Awards and planning their next red carpet look, actors like Shahid Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Kriti Sanon and Anil Kapoor were spotted at the press conference held for the event.
The Haider actor Shahid Kapoor will be the anchor at the Zee Cine Awards along with doyen filmmaker Karan Johar. The night will also witness an array of performances by celebs like Kriti Sanon, Sonakshi Sinha and the dashing Anil Kapoor who will be performing live after ages.
The award show is scheduled to be held on 20th February in Mumbai and will be telecast on 5th March simultaneously on all the Zee channels.
