DIY#CELEBRITY SPECIAL#STARS WHO STUNNED ON THE RED CARPET EVENTS THIS YEAR

STARS WHO STUNNED ON THE RED CARPET EVENTS THIS YEAR

written by Roma Singh

The fashion addicts that we are, we have to admit that most of our style lessons have been learnt from Bollywood stars. They’re cued into the latest trends, they are risk-takers when it comes to fashion and they slay every time they walk down the red carpet. Sure, the real heroes behind those looks are their stylists. But you’ve got to agree that looking drop-dead gorgeous 24/7 is a job in itself. Here’s a low-down on the looks that we cheered for this year.

It’s a good day when you spot well-turned out stars. And Deepika Padukone always gives us a reason to be joyous. She owns the look in these Stella McCartney separates. We don’t know anyone who can make a dress and pants work like a boss except this girl. Such a star!

Lehengas, saris and anarkalis—they’ve all been done to death. Naturally then, Aditi Rao Hydari’s sharara and wrap shirt come as a breath of fresh air. Oh and black for festive season? Now that’s how you break fashion rules!

Katrina Kaif has some enviable stems and boy, does she take advantage of that here! The thigh-high slit gown, the sleek hair, red lips—she really does deserve an applause for coming out of her comfort zone and rocking it.

Athiya Shetty knows her fashion—something that so many rising stars miss out on. Check her out wearing a dreamy pale pink Elie Saab here. Straight out of a fairytale, isn’t she?

When it comes to wearing midriff-baring outfits, we always rely on Esha Gupta to create magic. And here she is, yet again making us go gaga over her in this crop top and pencil skirt look by Nikhil Thampi. With that body, there’s never a bad fashion day!

Sridevi is ageless alright. We don’t know anyone her age who can pull off a voluminous embellished gown so beautifully. Celebrity fashion at its best!

Kangana Ranaut is as good in her sartorial choices as she is in her movies. See her looking like her stunning self in this Dior gown. Not to mention, the retro hair has a special place in her heart.

DIY#LEARN HOW TO MAKE YUMMY DRINK "FREAKSHAKE" THIS CHRISTMAS#FULL RECIPE#PARTY DRINK

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DRINK "FREAKSHAKE" AND HERE’S HOW TO MAKE IT

written by Roma Singh on Dec 15, 2015

If the Freakshake had its own motto, it would be, “Go big or go home” and if you feel the need to ask why, a long hard look at its likeness will speak for itself.

It all started at a Pâtissez in Canberra, Australia which is owned by mother-daughter duo Anna Petridis and Gina Petridis, who began offering the epic beverage for sale at their cafe. The decadent combination of food and beverage soon caught on quickly on social media and created an uproar, which brought in the popularity for the tiny cafe in the national capital.

At its very essence, the Freakshake is an extreme version of a sinfully rich milkshake which is garnished and served with dessert accompaniments. The founder of the Freakshake, Pâtissez, serves them in a variety of delicious flavours like a Nutella Salty Pretzel Shake as well as a special edition Christmas freakshake, for all of which, the ingredients are baked in house. Their popularity has reached such a great extent that the 30-seat cafe couldn’t contain all its customers, with some of them even waiting for upto 45 minutes to grab the coveted freakshow of a dessert-beverage. Soon enough Freakshakes began popping up in Sydney, Melbourne and even the UK.

So while we may not have as easy access to a Freakshake at a nearby cafe, this freakshake recipe comes close enough so try it at home yourself.

Chocolate Brownie Freakshake 

What you need (to make 2 servings)

125 ml chocolate sauce or ganache
400 ml milk
2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
Additional 125 ml of chocolate sauce or ganache to garnish the glasses with
Additional 2 scoops of vanilla ice-cream to garnish the glasses with
Whipped cream as required
2 portions of a chocolate brownie (baked or ready made)
A handful of marshmallows

Mehtod:Put the chocolate sauce, milk and ice cream in a blender and mix well. Spread the additional ganache on the inside of the glasses and around the rim of the glass. Add the additional scoop of vanilla ice cream to each glass and pour the chocolate milkshake over it. Over the chocolate milkshake, pipe in the whipped cream till the rim of the glass and top it with a brownie and a marshmallow. Place a straw in your glass and enjoy!

Recipe Credits: 2 Hungry Guys, Good Food Ireland, Domino

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DIY#CELEBRITY FASHION AND BEAUTY#AMBANI'S PARTY

CELEBRITY FASHION AND BEAUTY AT AMBANI'S PARTY

written by Roma Singh on Dec 18, 2015

Whether it is on a coffee run or a red carpet outing, we love a good style spotting and keep an eye out for opportunities. This week was exceptionally kind to us as the festive season has brought the stars out to get started on their holiday shopping and attend a glittering party or two, while they make sure to look scintillating wherever they go.

Jennifer Lopez goes shopping in Los AngelesIf you didn’t think that a sweater and jeans could look sexy, Jenny from the block is about to prove you wrong. She gives the Christmas holiday staple combination of a sweater and jeans an update with a skin tight route and the bohemian pairing of suede knee high boots and a fringe sling bag. There wasn’t a hair out of place on JLo’s head as she opted for a natural face, blue tinted cat eye sunglasses and a tight ballerina bun.

Aishwarya Rai dazzles at a party at the Ambani’s residenceWe can trust Aishwarya to go for a traditional look that spells elegance, which is just what she opted for at party. She sparkled in a emerald green Manish Malhotra anarkali with silver embellishments. Keeping the look minimal and sophisticated, she wore a deep burgundy lip and her sleek hair left down.

Emma Watson debuts a new hairstyle at a trip to Soho 

Goodwill ambassador for the United Nations and Actress, Emma Watson extended her overall aura of sophistication as she debuted a new short ‘do! Close to the year end, she made sure to stick to the hottest hair trend of 2015 with an asymmetrical bob that has tonnes of texture, which she paired with a poppy pink lip.

Deepika Padukone at the Big Star Entertainment AwardsGiving winter whites a new name, Deepika Padukone looked chic as ever in a pair of Stella McCartney separates which juxtaposed each other, with a ruffled top and bootcut trousers. She kept all focus on her dramatic outfit by pairing it with gold Valliyan earrings and minimal makeup of flushed cheeks, centre parted hair and mauve lips.

Jennifer Lawrence on a trip in New York 

A glimpse of Jennifer Lawrence’s winter ready look has us longing for cooler climes. Sticking to cosy fabrics, JLaw’s outfit is an update on the classics with a monochrome pair of a turtleneck top and frayed skirt. She pairs it with a grey checked overcoat, tights and booties and accessorizes with a pair of beige sunglasses.

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DIY#DONT DO THAT TO YOUR VERY USEFUL TIPS

YOU MUST NOT DO THAT TO YOUR HAIR

written by ROMA SINGH

When you have hair trouble such as split ends, dryness or hair fall, you turn to expensive products to fix them. How about you lessen the damage to your wallets by correcting the way you treat your hair on a daily basis.

Here are 10 things you might be doing wrong with your hair. 

Washing too often
Unless your hair is extremely oily, you don’t need to wash it every day. Over washing can strip your hair of all the essential oils it needs. An alternative is to use a dry shampoo. 

Rough-scrub-dry
After washing your hair, wrapping it in a towel is a good idea but scrubbing it with one is definitely a bad one. All it does is increase hair breakage and make your hair frizzy. Use a worn old t-shirt to dry your hair instead, it’s softer on the hair and minimises that after wash frizz your regular towel gives you. 

Brushing wet hair
When your hair is wet, avoid brushing it. Use a wide-toothed comb instead. Start combing at the bottom to untangle the hair and work your way up. Use a leave-in conditioner or a serum to make untangling those knots easier. 

Too much heat
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to look different every day. But using harsh appliances such as curling irons and hair straighteners every day, sometimes more than once, is definitely not healthy for your hair! Exposing your hair to so much heat, especially if you don’t use a heat protection product on your hair, does more damage than you might realise. 

Brushing too much
 You’ve heard that brushing your hair 100 times before bedtime will give you those luscious locks? Untrue. In fact, incessant brushing tends to make the hair static-y and leads to split ends and breakage. Brush only when you need to. 

Avoiding trims
It is a well-known fact that trimming your hair at a six to eight month interval, depending on your hair growth, is necessary to maintain the health of the hair. It saves your hair from splitting and helps the hair grow faster. But most of us neglect that trim more often than not, ending up with split-ends. 

Skipping conditioner
It is important to use a good conditioner each time you wash your hair. Skipping conditioner can make your hair dull, dry and prone to tangles.

Being your own hair stylist
Anyone who has ever cut their own bangs will tell you what a big mistake it is. It looks easy but there is a reason why stylists learn this art for years. So leave it to the professionals. 

Not season proofing your tresses
With each season, your skin and hair texture changes. But somehow we forget to change our products to suit this change. So if your oily hair becomes dry, it is only logical to switch to products meant for dry hair.  

Resisting changeWe tend to stick to one single hairstyle, like a bun or a ponytail. This pulls our hair in one single spot and results in weakening hair strands and ultimately, in breakage or worse—bald spots. Switch it up from a top knot to loose waves—and your tresses will be left comfortable, healthy and grateful.

DIY#MUST DO#5 EVERYDAY HABITS OF GIRLS WITH GORGEOUS HAIR

5 EVERYDAY HABITS OF GIRLS WITH GORGEOUS HAIR

written by ROMA SINGH

If you’re dealing with way too many bad hair days and constantly covet that celeb perfect mane, this story’s for you. The secret to good hair, doesn’t lie so much in expensive salon treatments as it does in a fool-proof haircare routine. Here’s our roundup of the good-hair habits from all those girls with enviable locks; a to-do list you should start ticking off ASAP…

She knows when to wash her hair 

Any woman with great hair will never go overboard when it comes to washing her hair. She knows how often to wash it and will always use the right kind of products meant for her hair type. So, if you stay in a city where pollution is high and you are exposed to a lot of dirt and grime then make sure you wash it every alternate day and if you live in a city where pollution is not much and humidity is low you can wash it twice a week.

She eats all the right things 

She understands the inside-out approach when it comes to hair.  Hence, she makes a point to eat for her hair; iron, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbs that help keep hair shiny, fuller, stronger and manageable. Want to score big? Add some walnuts, eggs, green leafy vegetables and salmon in your daily diet.

She offers it Sun protection 

While most people slather on SPF to sun-proof their ski, girls with good hair know that the sun can spell trouble for their locks too, that’s why they limit their time in the sun as much as possible and always make a point to use a leave-in conditioner while stepping out during the day.

She trims her hair regularly 

Even while growing their hair, girls who’ve aced their hair game make it a point to get a trim regularly. For a healthy length, a trim every 6-8 weeks is recommended as a precaution against split ends.

She never washes her hair with hot water 

She knows that excess heat is harmful for her hair, can affect its volume and lead to dry and lifeless locks. In addition, a preferred favourite is a bath with lukewarm water instead of hot water and a wash with cold water post conditioning for that healthy lustre.

DIY#LRT DIARIES#TOP INDIAN LOOKS THIS FESTIVE SEASON#MUST TRY

LRT DIARIES—THE TOP INDIAN LOOKS THIS FESTIVE SEASON

WRITTEN BY ROMA SINGH

Up till now during this festive season the Bollywood fraternity has outdone itself in the sheer number of beautiful outfits and jewellery worn by them. Here are some of the best we found from the many parties that happened recently, which gives a great idea on what is trending in the world of Indian fashion now.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a floral outfit by fashion designer Manish Malhotra made it to the list again. The choice of outfit, jewellery and pretty make up which in totality made her look glamorous, yet simple was quite a hit!

Katrina Kaif looked like a beautiful, sexy goddess in a gold and blue transparent sari by one of the top Indian designers—Sabyasachi. Pairing the outfit with a low cut blouse, a lovely jadau jewellery set and showing her wonderful, worked out abs through the sari, Katrina made sure she made it to the 'absolutely fantastic' list.

Shilpa Shetty in this pretty sari by fashion designer Manish Malhotra (he's been a hot favourite all thru this season), shone bright, especially with her offsetting the colour of the sari with bright lips and nails. She was an example to the fact that there is a lot of style in simplicity! The diamonds definitely gave the look a huge upward push though.

DIY#MAKEUP TIPS WITH SPECS#EYES OR LIPS? MAKEUP FOR BESPECTACLED GIRLS

EYES OR LIPS? MAKEUP FOR BESPECTACLED GIRLS

written by ROMA SINGH

Who said eye glasses and make-up can’t go together? Modern eyewear is a fashion accessory, seen on the runways of Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Sabyasachi. With movies often depicting bespectacled girls as nerdy stereotypes, glasses seem like obstacles to looking good. You couldn’t be further from the truth. When it comes to wearing make-up with glasses, your look must be balanced. Keep your face fresh with just a stain of colour on you cheeks. Choose between your eyes and lips to make a statement.

Eye Spy
There’s no need to leave your eyes looking like plain Jane’s because of your glasses. Bring out your eye-shadow palettes—striking colours make for a more impactful statement than basic black. Do keep the shade of your frames in mind while experimenting with eye-shadows. Slim metallic frames will complement almost any eye shadow but larger frames may require thought. Offset black frames with mulberry, indigo or jewel-toned shades. For colourful glasses, choose subdued hues—neither contrasting nor exactly matching.

Lip Service
If you’re focusing on your lips, choose a bold colour. This is no time for pale shades. Fuchsia, tangerine orange, or a bright pop of red offset both colourful and dark frames equally well. Dark goth-inspired lips tend to look better with dark or metallic frames. Keep eye make-up to the minimum with just concealer for an even skin-tone and mascara for fluttery lashes.

The Balance
If you want the best of both worlds, here’s a look for you. Take a cue from vintage photographs and pair winged eyeliner in a dark shade with red or plum lipstick. Your pout will pop and the curvy stroke of liner will complete the look without seeming OTT.

Tip: Whether you take the lip or eyes route, flaunt a pop of colour on your nails.