DIY#BEST COMFY, TRAVEL-FRIENDLY SLIDERS FOR A DAY OUT

BEST COMFY, TRAVEL-FRIENDLY SLIDERS FOR A DAY OUT

There’s no denying that when we’re up for a glamorous outfit, we dig our heels. But when it comes to easy-breezy dressing, we’ve found our comfort in sliders. Why? They’re simple, they’re super cute and they’re all the rage. If you’re one who likes lazy dressing as much as us, here are some pieces to add to your shopping cart, stat!

Don’t know about you but these nude sliders totally had us lusting after them. Cool yet smart, they need to be in your shoe closet if you want an everyday pair of footwear.

Available on Asos for ₹803

Who says sliders can’t be hot? Pair these silver ones with a simple pair of blue jeans-white shirt combo and you’re going to be a total hottie around town.

Available on Asos for ₹5927

Lovers of quirky shoes, here’s something for you—a pair of white shoes with a heart and a smiley on each slider. If you like to keep your wardrobe fun, something like this would match your taste.

Available on Koovs for ₹895

Shoes with sharks on them? Hell yeah! Colourful and comfy, these travel-friendly shoes will bring out the cool side in you.

Available on Nastygal for ₹4001

Want to pretty up your feet with some bling? Do it differently by sporting embellished sliders like these. We promise—these are sure to make your feet stand out.

Available on Misguided for ₹900

Are you a minimalist? Embrace a pair of grey comfortable footwear in the form of sliders for regular wear. They’ll work with most of your outfits and never go out of style.

Available on Misguided for ₹700

DIY#FASHION TIPS#STREET STYLE AT LFW—ACCESSORY ROUND-UP

STREET STYLE AT LFW—ACCESSORY ROUND-UP

Apart from the ramp, there seems to be a lot of style going around at the fashion week. Right from everyone’s most-loved tassels to the not-for-the-faint-hearted gladiators, we spotted a whole bunch of accessories. Here is some street style to get inspiration from…

Ikat on leather oxfords? We approve!

Shoe courtesy: Grazia Young Fashion Award Winner’s  ‘The Sole Sisters.’

Nobody dresses down for fashion week. If you’re wearing the basic white and blue, you’ve got to up the ante with OTT gold gladiators.

Shoe courtesy: Aprajita Toor

Bring your layering A-game to the table, and no, we’re not just talking about clothes.

Necklace courtesy: Styletag.com

Tassels are all the rage on the ramp this season, and clearly, the audiences weren't far behind in receiving the memo.

Earrings courtesy: Marsalla

Worn out leather will never be out of fashion, especially when it accompanies the en vogue tassels everyone’s being going ga-ga about.

Bag courtesy: All Saints

Wearing the cross might have been a style statement back in the nineties but when its revival involves it being strung in a satin ribbon and paired with an off-shoulder chambray top, we don’t mind it so much.

Neckpiece courtesy: DIY

Spotted on the ramp at Shruti Sancheti’s show, we were all set to get ourselves a pair of tassel earrings, but obviously, someone beat us to it. We love!

Earrings courtesy: Valliyan

So apt for textiles day, that bag would have been a boring black satchel had it not been for that embroidery on it. An easy but painstaking DIY, this!

Bag courtesy: Boriya Bastra

We’re still of the opinion that mirrored sunnies work best as mini reflectors for your Vespa but perhaps the aam junta doesn’t?

Sunglasses courtesy: Thrift

Yet another version of the Adidas kicks we’ve been spotting all over LFW.

Comfort multiplied by design, these make it to our list of LFW survival tips. 

Shoes courtesy: Adidas

DIY#CELEBS#NUDE MAKEUP#TIPS#THERE’S A NUDE LIPSTICK SHADE FOR EVERY SKINTONE

THERE’S A NUDE LIPSTICK SHADE FOR EVERY SKINTONE

Nude lips are the new bold! Right from the international runways to our very own Bollywood celebrities, barely there lippers are making a loud statement. While it may seem very effortless and easy to sport, the trick lies in finding the appropriate shade that complements your skin tone. Here’s a quick guide...

For Olive and dark skin tones 

If you are a dusky beauty like Bipasha Basu then shades with a red undertone or dark shades of melted chocolate should be your choice. Avoid the shades that are lighter than your skin tone as they will tend to make your lips grey and make your face appear washed out. Complete your look with a dewy base and highlighted cheekbones.

Shop your shade: Lakmé Enrich Satin Lip Color 531 on Flipkart ₹233.
Picture picture: Pinterest

For Medium to olive skin tones 

If your complexion is anything like that of Priyanka Chopra then nude shades with peach and orange undertones are an ideal match for your skin tone. Avoid shades with pink undertones as they tend you make your skin tone appear dull and darker. Don’t forget to deeply kohl your eyes with a black kajal for a face that looks naturally beautiful.

Shop your shade: Lakmé 9 to 5 Lipstick Coffee Command on Amazon for ₹382.
Picture picture: Pinterest

For lighter skin tones 

If you have light skin like Kareena Kapoor Khan then shades with a soft pink undertone would give your face the perfect nude look. Avoid shades with a dark pink undertone as they won’t create that much of an impack. Don’t forget to fill in your brows and define your peepers with tons of mascara for a sharp and bold look.

Shop your shade: Lakmé 9 to 5 Lipstick Tea Break on flipkart.com for ₹400.

DIY#CURLING TIPS#DO'S N DONT'S#THE DOS AND DON’TS OF EYELASH CURLING

THE DOS AND DON’TS OF EYELASH CURLING

We know the eyelash curler can look like an intimidating thing at first. But beauty lovers will tell you how this instrument has changed the way they look at life, quite literally! If you’ve always wanted dreamy, fluttery lashes but have feared the curler all along, here are some dos and don’ts that’ll make you a pro at using it.

Heated or unheated
If you’ve always wanted to know how to curl lashes, you must first decide if you wish to heat the curler or not. You can just switch on your blow dryer and apply some heat on the curler if you wish to go for a heated one. While this will help your lashes curl better, we suggest you avoid heating it if you happen to be an amateur. Moreover, there are lesser chances of you going wrong with a simple non-heated curler.

Prep your lashes
It’s best to apply some Vaseline Petroleum Jelly before you curl your lashes. This is because, Vaseline will moisturise your lashes as well as remove any debris/leftover makeup that often gets stuck in your lashes leading to bacteria build-up. Massage your lashes gently with Vaseline and then go for the curler.

Avoid putting mascara before curling
If you aren’t a pro at using the curler, we suggest you apply the mascara after using the curler. This is because the curler can stick to the mascara and cause lash breakage. Moreover, your curler can become a tad messy when you have mascara on.

Hold it right
We bet you don’t want to end up hurting your eye while using a curler. Hence, it’s important to position the curler right. Hold it towards the tips of your lashes and then go for it. Be gentle and pump and squeeze the eyelash curler while holding it still for a few seconds. This will help the lashes curl perfectly.

Clean before and after using
Remember than unclean curlers can lead to severe eye infections. Your curler is prone to carrying bacteria and you certainly don’t wish to pass it on to your eyes. So make sure you clean the curler well with alcohol or makeup remover before using.

DIY#HAIR STYLING#TIPS#4 NO-FAIL FESTIVE HAIR IDEAS FOR LOCKS OF EVERY LENGTH

4 NO-FAIL FESTIVE HAIR IDEAS FOR LOCKS OF EVERY LENGTH

With the festive season upon us we can already see the markets and fashion circuits hustling with all things ethnic. And while we know you will leave no stone unturned to acquire the best of clothing and make up, it is most likely that hair will take a backseat. Precisely why, we roped in Shailesh Moolya, National Creative Director for Hair at the Lakmé Absolute Salon to list festive hairdo ideas for four different hair lengths. Here is what he had to say…

Bob length 

How to style it: Embrace the length of your bob in full glory with waterfall braids in multiple variations—with a middle or side part, all around the crown or just to one side and so on. If you’ve got slightly longer hair, you can even tuck the side braids into a rounded ponytail to create a little bun for yourself.

Add ons: If you want to hide your bob into a tight ponytail or a small bun and then fix a readymade ethnic look onto it, try extensions, switches, readymade buns, joodas and rolls to add length.

Shoulder length 

How to style it: Everyone’s favourite beach waves and loose curls look fab on shoulder length hair, although they do take away from the length a little. If you aren’t feeling too adventurous then simply gather up your hair at the crown and create a small braid or let your hair loose and make yourself a milkmaid braid.

Add ons: Since you are an in-between length you can use both hair extensions and hair accessories to your advantage depending on the occasion you’re dressing up for.

Mid length hair 

How to style it: For mid length hair, Shailesh recommends a braided bun that stems out of a waterfall braid, a no-fuss top knot bun (a French girl favourite) or even a low, messy bun which is so popular on the red carpet and has quite a modern, organic touch to it.

Add ons: If you think you’ve under-dressed your locks, you can always invest in flowers, a gajra or even a dainty maangtika.

Full length 

How to style it: For hair that’s longer than your waist, your choices are endless! Low involvement looks will always be en vogue so don’t be afraid to wear your hair messy. If you want something dressier, opt for tousled waves, a half up and half down hairdo to accompany the waves or braids like the side waterfall braid or fishtail braid which are fit for most occasions.

Add ons: Let the length and style of your hair be the centre of attention and keep it minimal when it comes to the accessories.

DIY#FASHION TIPS#HOW TO PREVENT TANNING

HOW TO PREVENT TANNING

No matter how hard you try, when you live in a country like India, there’s no avoiding the Sun. We get it 8 out of 12 months in a year and even when it’s the monsoon, it’s hard to avoid. To cut a long story short, we’re caught in the same dilemma as you are—wondering about what all we can do apart from slathering on sunscreen to defend ourselves against the sun. After a bit of research, here is what we know…

Understanding UVA and UVB rays 

Before we give out the secret to prevent tanning, you must know how UVA and UVB rays can affect your skin. UVA is ultraviolet radiation that has a wavelength of 400-320nm while UVB is between 320-290nm; the shorter the wavelength, the higher the energy of radiation. Both these radiations have the power to damage the surface epidermal layers of the skin since they alter the cells’ DNA. To lessen the ill effects of the sun, you must have an understanding of SPF—Sun Protection Factor. SPF is nothing but the measurement of the number of times your skin reddens due to the harmful sun rays with sunscreen and without sunscreen. If your skin normally burns after 10 minutes in the sun, after you apply a sunscreen with an SPF 15, it will ensure that you can stay in the sun without burning for almost 150 minutes (15 times longer). However, this doesn’t mean that you buy a sunscreen with an extremely high SPF and expect to stay in the sun for as long as you want. Now that you know the basics of UVA, UVB and SPF, we tell you how to reduce tanning—the worst effect of these harmful rays.

Avoid stepping out during peak time 

While morning sunshine can give you your dose of Vitamin D, avoid stepping out between 10 am to 4pm as that is when the sun rays are strongest. They play a major role in tanning and sunburn, especially during summer months. If you must step out, wear a light fabric like rayon or even georgette that will keep you cool and also minimise the impact of the sun.

Sunglasses and hat for cover 

The skin around your eyes, neck and T-zone is extra sensitive to the sun and needs utmost protection. A wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that offer 100% protection against UV rays work best. So make sure you wear both even if you’re stepping out after 4pm as even the slightest of rays can majorly harm your skin.

Sunglasses and hat for cover 

The skin around your eyes, neck and T-zone is extra sensitive to the sun and needs utmost protection. A wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that offer 100% protection against UV rays work best. So make sure you wear both even if you’re stepping out after 4pm as even the slightest of rays can majorly harm your skin.

Don’t forget SPF 

It goes without saying that if you’re living in a tropical country like India; you’re going to become BFFs with your SPF sunscreen. Our favourite pick is the Lakmé 9to5 Super Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ that comes in two variants, Hydrating and Mattifying to suit dry or oily skin types. We rely on the Vaseline Healthy White SPF 24 for our body and face as it works wonders as a skin protectant at all times. We must caution you that ignoring the skin on your body, a lazy girl’s favourite trick, will soon age the skin on your body much faster than anticipated. Another word of advice; remember to follow the same routine throughout the year as it is a myth that you only require protectant in the summers.

Reapply 

If you are out and about in the sun, your sunscreen is not going to last more than a few hours. Make sure you reapply sunscreen to ensure utmost protection for your skin. Even people who constantly work in front of computer screens should follow this practice daily to make your skin appear even and brighter and most importantly free of a tan and sun damage.

So girls, let’s make these promises to our skin and gear up to achieve a flawless, an even skin tone at all times. Not too much to demand if you love your skin, right?

DIY#SHOE FASHION#WHITES#EVERY KIND OF WHITE SHOE A FASHIONISTA SHOULD OWN

EVERY KIND OF WHITE SHOE A FASHIONISTA SHOULD OWN

If you have a keen eye for all things stylish, you couldn’t have missed out on the fact that white shoes have been having their moment in the fashion world lately. From plimsolls to sneakers, when it’s about making a statement all the fashionistas are going for white. Think you’re itching to buy one for yourself? We’ve scouted some out for you!

Play with words 

Who says shoes can’t have a mind of their own? For those of you who love the written word, here are shoes with text on them. We think it’s a whole lot of fun. Don’t you?

Available on Asos for ₹2525

Fun in fringe 

Don’t know about you but we’re die-hard lovers of all things fringe. So when we spotted these fringed sneakers, our heart had a happy dance. Do you love them too?

Available on Koovs for ₹1895

Chic in plimsolls 

Plimsolls have been a rage for a while now. And white ones surely rank high on our style charts. Super comfy yet chic, these whites are going to make your feet stand out.

Available on Asos for ₹2021

Chic in brogues 

If you’ve been cued into fashion, you’d know that brogues are a must-have in every girl’s wardrobe. The perfect way to dress androgynous, these white brogues scream smart! So ditch the regular sneakers and play it cool in shoes like these.

Available on Blurstore for ₹4000

Lover of mesh 

How about wearing whites with some pretty mesh detailing? Opt for these Nike kicks that are girlie yet fun. Just team it with your casual look and you’ll be ready to surprise many with your cool choice.

Available on Asos for ₹7275

Crazy about converse 

If you’re a fan of converse shoes, it goes without saying that white ones are the best shoes to opt for. What’s even better, it works well with just about anything.

Available on Flipkart for ₹454

Flaunt those flatforms 

Comfortable and smart, white flatform trainers can make a whole lot of difference to your look. We’re ditching our boring flats for these stylish shoes. Are you?

Available on Koovs for ₹1995

Hot in high tops 

Think high-tops are your style? You’ve ought to have white ones like these to complete your shoe closet. They might be basic but they’re uber cool.

Available on Koovs for ₹1295