DIY#STREET STYLE#THIS WEEK#BEST STREET STYLE LOOKS FROM CELEBS AND BLOGGERS

THIS WEEK'S BEST STREET STYLE LOOKS FROM CELEBS AND BLOGGERS

The best place to look for chic and on-the-go ensembles has to be the street style of celebs and bloggers. Check out our best street style picks that will serve you enough inspiration to dress for the week.

Blogger Rach Parcell of ‘Pink Peonies’ shows us a thing or two about dressing for a casual Friday or an evening out with colleagues. As a matter of fact, we’re trying this drawstring denim dress and bright bag combo this week!

Picture credit: Pink Peonies blog

No one adds oomph to any given outfit better than the Kardashians. Kourtney rocks a nude suede ensemble while tactfully giving all that tan a break with a chic, black bag.

Picture credit: Celebritystreetstyle.com

Move over Alexa Chung, American model Gigi Hadid flaunts her envious legs in a pair of ripped denim shorts and doubles up her grunge quotient by clashing prints in her monochrome outfit.

Picture credit: hotcelebpicsdaily.wordpress.com.

Blogger Julie Sarinana of ‘Sincerely Jules’ takes her chic to the beach with a boho dress, white hat and minimal silver jewellery. And oh yes, that superb tan too!

Picture credit: Sincerely Jules blog

Blogger Charlotte of ‘The Fashion Guitar’ masters the art of combining white and nude with a pair of shorts and a basic white shirt finished off with fringe sandals.

Picture credit: The Fashion Guitar blog.

Jessica Alba plays it uber cool with a pair of white shorts (on our list of must-haves, ladies) and a simple tank finished with white sneakers.

Picture credit: Celebritystreetstyle.com

Kristin Cavallari breaks her all white outfit with a pop of nude and orange mirrored sunnies for a head-turning look.

                                          

                                          Exclusive gown worn on LAKME FASHION WEEK

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Kendall Jenner keeps it understated and effortless with a pair of wrap pants and crop tops in muted hues for a carefree outfit.

Picture credit: Celebmafia.com

                                   

DIY#SHOPPING SPECIAL#BEST MARKETS TO SHOP FOR BRIDAL FASHION

BEST  MARKETS TO SHOP FOR BRIDAL FASHION

When it comes to wedding shopping most of us tend to lean towards designer clothing, jewellery and other accessories. Little do we think about ONLINE markets or shops in our neighbourhood or even outside our cities. Though all of us are big fans of designer lehengas and jewellery we can’t deny the fact that local markets too have the best of stuff when it comes to bridal fashion. Check out our list of hot markets to turn to for bridal shopping that will never disappoint.

LEHANGAS

• The attire is totally different from others as the red velvet kali's are traditionally embroidered with motifs giving it a perfect bridal look to it.The borders used compliments the lehenga and the unstitched red velvet blouse totally focuses on the neckline and its detailing. The attire has given a different look by using a variety of fabrics bundled up with chiku colored shimmery fabric dupatta with heavy embroidered borders on it.

AVAILABLE ON SIMPLEHAI.COM 15000/-

New MarketIt is the oldest and most well known market of Kolkata also known as the Hogg’s market. It has over 2000 stalls and works in your favour if you have good bargaining skills. The reconstructed section of the market sells very good bridal sarees and the market is all up on sale in the evening for jewellery and bags.

Location: Lindsay Street, just off Chowringhee Road.

Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, and until 2.30pm on Saturday. Closed on Sunday.

Photo credit: Zema Fine Jewellery

Natraj MarketIf you are looking for an outfit for every occasion like a sangeet, mehendi, haldi or even the main wedding reception, head to Natraj market in Mumbai. Apart from the sarees, lehengas and cholis, you will be able to find jewellery, shoes and bags. With over 100 shops, this place is a hub for affordable and trendy wedding shopping not only for the brides but also for your bridesmaids and your family.

Location: Malad Station, Off station road.

Opening hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Sunday. Thursday off.

Chandni ChowkDesigner wear copies sprawl on to the streets of Sarojini Nagar in New Delhi. The shopkeepers here are fashion savvy and understand what you are looking for. While there is an array of shops here, one of the most reputed ones is Om Prakash Jawahar Lal for budget lehengas and sarees. The variety of fabrics and jewellery too are worth buying.

Location: Old Delhi.

DIY#TRAVEL DIARIES#EASY WAYS TO TRAVEL IN COMFORT AND STYLE

EASY WAYS TO TRAVEL IN COMFORT AND STYLE

It may sound hyperbolic, but your choice of clothes can make or break your travel experience. Our pick of travel-appropriate clothing will keep you on the mark, whether you’re on a long flight or travelling by train:

Roomy Pants

The best trousers for travel are those which give you ample breathing space for long hours. Choose from harem pants, culottes, roomy shorts or loose-fitted pants. If you’re a denim girl, pick a pair of boyfriend jeans. Separates in solid, dark colours like black, navy, purple, or maroon can be paired comfortably and don’t stain easily.

AVAILABLE ON: stalkbuylove.com

Cover Up

Whether you are travelling by flight or the train, the AC might overwhelm you after a while. Make sure you always carry a cover up. A light sweatshirt or pashmina stole will keep you cosy no matter what the temperature around is. Besides, the warmth will put you into snooze mode faster.

Dress Up

Though they may not allow as much movement as trousers, dresses can make for extremely comfortable travel wear particularly for flights. Steer clear of body-hugging silhouettes or voluminous layering. Instead look for fluid cuts and light handlooms that sit lightly on your curves—midis are great for travel.

AVAILABLE ON WWW.SIMPLEHAI.COM

Comfy Shoes

Sturdy slip-ons with medium to thick-soles are ideal for travel. Comfort doesn’t have to come at the cost of style—a low platform combines ease and style. Wear closed shoes only if they are easy to slip in, like ballet flats or loafers. Lace-ups and complicated buckles can be cumbersome on long travels.

Modern Desi

Go ethnic and wear a salwar-kurta, a.k.a Piku’s Deepika Padukone. Look for loose bottom wear and tunic-style tops that won’t stick uncomfortably to your skin after a few hours. Update the look with a modern cut and you’ll stand out at any airport in the world.

AVAILABLE ON: dilbole.com

Diy#Festival special# FESTIVE SEASON WITH THESE FASHION STAPLES

Hi friends festivals are on full swing and its the beauty of our indian culture...Try something new this season here are some tips
Roma Singh

We get how boring it can be to dress the same way over and over again for every festive season. So this time around why not surprise everyone instead of mixing some contemporary glam with your traditional avatar. For the upcoming Dussehra, Diwali and Bhaiya Dooj, here’s our list of 5 trendy staples that should put an end to all your dressing woes. Scroll down for an upgraded festive wardrobe...

Gold pants 

No, we’re not talking about salwars and churidars here. Designer Nishka Lulla introduced us to ankle length, golden pyjama pants that could be dressed up to attend festivities. We suggest wearing them with a white kurta, a colourful kurti or even a shirt with dressy earrings or an oversized neckpiece.

Available on perniaspopupshop.com

Metallic flats 

Why have your feet endure the pain of stilettoes when you can choose from bejewelled flats that can do justice to your outfit? We suggest studded embellishments or pointed caps; just keep in mind that you invest in details that would work even post the festive season.

Available on geewawafootwear.com

Dhoti pants 

You might have steered clear of dhoti pants thus far, but this pair will make you change your mind; in block print, made from silk and exuding a raw elegance, this one’s a must have. One look and within minutes, we can think of several ways to style it; with a jacket, with a button down shirt or with a crop top teamed with brown leather mojaris.

Available on perniaspopupshop.com

Body harness 

Doubling up as clothing and adorning you like a necklace, this body harness is for the daring ones.

Available on asos.com

Pink and gold jacket 

Embroidered jackets are going to be everywhere. But if you want to blend in and yet, stand out, go for this pink and gold jacket with thread work to uplift your flowy traditional skirt. Pretty, isn’t it?

Golden Heels

Golden heels are the most in trend in festivals as it goes with every outfit whether indian or western.so try them out this festival and flaunt your style

Available on www.simplehai.com

DIY# quick costume ideas for your Halloween party

It’s Halloween time again and if you, like many people we know, are already spooked by the fact that you have nothing to wear to the Halloween party, we’re here to help. Well, whether or not you end up looking scary, the idea is to dress dramatic and look fun. Here are some DIY character costume ideas to dress you good and spooky for the dreary day…

Edward Scissorhands 

Don’t we just love Scissorhands for his razor sharp persona that he balances with that soft-core, super adorable character? Well, he sure is and he isn’t even that difficult to replicate. Here is how you can replicate this look without much ado.

Make up
Edward’s make up is pretty easy to ace. Spiked, ruffled hair, white washed face with exaggerated eye sockets that you can make with eye shadow.

Costume
Scissorhands is mostly dressed in all-black attire with hints of metallic work all over but you can also opt for a simple black trouser and white shirt with suspenders.

Now for the most important part, you can simply use black gloves and fix in them some butter knives so you don’t end up hurting anyone. For a cheaper alternative you can even opt for cardboard and stick foil on it.

Red Queen 

Like most of Tim Burton’s characters, Red Queen is pretty OTT in her attire and speech which makes her just the kind of character you want to replicate forHalloween.

Make up
To ace her make up simply draw a Minnie Mouse hair line with a lip liner and buy a massive readymade red wig, which you will need to fix along the drawn hairline. Paint your face with the lightest and the white most shade of foundation that there is and draw on some really high, dramatic eyebrows. Finish the look with bright blue eye shadow and red heart lips.

Costume
For the costume you can wear a black puff sleeved blouse over a white collar shirt and team it with a red skirt. If your black shirt isn’t already adorned in gold embroidery then don’t forget to embellish the shirt with some golden paper and decorate the skirt with golden coloured hearts with black backgrounds.

Cruella 

Cruella is probably the easiest and most fun look to replicate with her black maxi dress and an exaggerated white coat. Plus it will have maximum impact.

Make up
All you need is to use some bright green shadow with kohl applied all along your brow bone and some really dramatic eye lashes. Raise your brows high and paint your lips wide and bright red. Obviously you can’t miss the most important Cruella feature which is the black and white hair divided with a mid-parting.

Costume
Her costume isn’t the most difficult to attain. Wear a sleeveless black maxi dress with an oversized white coat, red gloves and red heels. Tada, there you have aced the Cruella look.

Corpse Bride 

While Corpse Bride’s make up is not be the easiest to ace she is most certainly one of the most sought after Halloween looks you will ever wear.

Make up
You will need to paint your face off-white and then paint your entire eye sockets with a bright shade of white to ace this look. Draw a black outline around your eyes and give yourself some dramatic lashes that will do justice to your already dramatic eyeballs. Make sure you replicate the tiny details from the CorpseBride look. Paint your hair green with some poster paint or temporary spray and voila! you’ve aced the look. You can also give both your lips a stitch design and smudge the kohl for dramatic effect.

Costume
The Corpse Bride costume is basically a bridal outfit with some dramatic twists here and there. You can choose to play around with the veil or not.

Dorothy Gale 

An adolescent heroine from the wonderland of Oz, Dorothy is another very good Halloween costume idea to replicate.

Make up
Well, there is next to no makeup when it comes to replicating the Dorothy look but it is important to get the center parting and the two braids right with the quinessential white bows.

Costume
A blue checked tunic and a Victorian white puff sleeve blouse is all you really need to don the Dorothy look. Add details to this attire with red Mary Jane shoes and blue ribbons.

DIY#SKIN CARE#RECOMMENDED FACE WASHES ACCORDING TO EVERY SKIN TYPES#

MUST-HAVE FACE WASHES FOR EVERY SKIN CONCERN

The summers are a dreadful time for the skin. From acne issues to tanning, the skin is a major victim. But the good news is that we have the perfect solution to summer skin problems by way of 5 face washes that’ll do wonders to the skin. Read on to know all about them.

What: Lakmé Clear Pores Clean Up Face Wash
Skin type: Oily skin
Why you should use it: Oily skin suffers the most during the monsoons; excessive dirt and grime settle onto the face and block the pores leading to dreadful acne. Save yourself from this ordeal by choosing the Lakmé Clear Pores Clean Up Face Wash. Enriched with green tea extracts, it fights impurities and arrest pimples to give you a salon-like clean-up and clean, matte skin.

What: Pond’s White Beauty Tan Removal Scrub
Skin type: Tanned and uneven skin
Why you should use it: One of the biggest reasons we avoid the sun is because we fear tanning. If you’ve been embarrassed by your tanned and unevenskin tone for a while, it’s about time you introduced yourself to Pond’s White Beauty Tan Removal Scrub. With a powerful combination of TanSolve™ beads and a 50 per cent brightening cream that gently scrubs away daily tan while making your skin fairer, it also promotes the shedding of natural skin cells to reveal new, undamaged skin.

What: Dove Beauty Moisture Facewash
Skin type: Dry skin
Why you should use it: If you’ve been feeling like your skin has become rather dry and may have lost its bounce, opting for the Dove Beauty Moisture Facewash could be a great idea. After all, this face wash effectively cleanses the skin while hydrating the skin from inside. The speciality about this one is that it is enriched with NutriumMoisture™, which is a nourishing beauty serum that replenishes skin from deep within lending a bouncy feel to the skin.

What: Pond’s White Beauty Face Wash
Skin type: Dull, lifeless skin
Why you should use it: During the summers, our skin often looks lifeless and tired. Think you’ve been feeling this way about your skin? Introduce yourself to the Pond’s White Beauty Face Wash. Loaded with Pro-vitamin B3, it helps get rid of deep rooted dirt and dead skin cells to reveal skin that’s hydrated and nourished. It also increases the production of fatty acids and ceramides that help to boost the protective layer of your skin. In addition this critical vitamin also prevents the transfer of skin pigments ensuring that your dark spots stay in check and your natural fairness is restored.

What: Dove Go Fresh Face Wash
Skin type: Sticky skin
Why you should use it: For those of us who suffer from super sticky skin syndrome in the summer, or any other season for that matter, the Dove Go Fresh Face Wash should come as a Godsend! It gently removes excess sebum and stickiness whilst retaining the skin’s moisture thanks to NutriumMoisture™ technology. Enriched with citrus orange oil which is known to be a cleansing aid, it is specifically designed to leave you with non-sticky, fresh skin.

DIY#LFW COLLECTION#RIDHI MEHRA CHATS HER MINIMAL YET OPULENT COLLECTION AT LFW

RIDHI MEHRA CHATS ABOUT HER MINIMAL YET OPULENT LFW COLLECTION

If we had to define her collection in one statement, it would be ‘Understated elegance.’ Designer Ridhi Mehra’s collection, ‘Prism’ that she presented at thisLakmé Fashion Week saw contemporary designs in gowns and dramatic separates, all made to suit the needs of the working woman’s wardrobe. Below, our tête-à-tête with the talented designer on her collection and some fantastic style advice for the upcoming season…

: What is the inspiration behind your collection and what role does geometry play in it?

Ridhi Mehra: If there’s anything the modern Indian woman needs, its functional pieces that stay true to her style while taking her chic quotient to a whole new level. I captured the multi-faceted personality of the woman of today and connected it to my collection ‘Prism’. Just like how the figure spreads its white light to disperse into rainbow colours, we women play a host of roles in our lives; whether it’s being a boss, mother or a wife.

: What do you have to say about the kind of detailing that has gone into the making of your collection?

RM: It’s a diverse collection of western and fusion wear and I’ve played around with different colour palettes such as teals, crimson red, mustard and silver. The details are a mix of both Indian as well as western. One can find tone-on-details, grading colour techniques, sequins and zardozi in silver on the cape jumpsuits.

: So when it comes to key pieces for the upcoming winter and festive season, what are the must-haves any woman should own?

RM: I think jumpsuits are going to be big this season. I strongly recommend cape jumpsuits and capes paired with ankle-length pants for optimum style and easy looks.

: And what is that one thing every woman should keep in mind before stepping out to shop for a winter wardrobe?

RM: Make sure you always pick clothes that are versatile and could be worn in several ways for any occasion. Remember, there’s no style without comfort and your dressing should reflect exactly that, comfy chic!