Fun Ways to Wear Digital Prints

Digital prints were once considered a fashion statement that the arty folk generally sported. But with designers now exploring their adventurous sides, digital prints got introduced to the runways and now to the streets. Though they may seem to be only for the daring, believe us, everyone can master the art of wearing digital prints. Scroll through our guide for some quick tips.

Serious yet arty

Opt for an artfully done top or bottom like this skirt that reminds one of an old palace. While wearing such a print keep your other separates and accessories minimal for it to be the statement maker.

₹1,200; Available on shop.whatwhenwear.in

Go quirky with a cover-up

If you love minimal digital prints then this jacket should be your wardrobe staple. Throw it on just anything – jeans and a tee, a chudidar and kurta or a dress, we guarantee you many compliments.

₹4525, Available at MAALGAADi. MAALGAADi , Block M , 6/1 , 4th Main Road , Chennai – 600090.

The Prettiest Hair Accessories to Buy Today

All of us wonder what to do with our hair each morning! We try on braids and ponytails only to realise that our strands look best left open or tied in a bun. How about trying out some cool accessories to add some style to your mane instead? Check these out....we bet you would want them...now!

Two in oneThis one that is an ear cuff-cum-hair chain is perfect for those Friday party nights. Jazz it up with a high ponytail or leave your hair open and team it with a short dress. Finish the outfit with shoes with edgy spike details.
₹799; Available on stylefiesta.com.

Go boldPonytails are no longer a boring style to sport at parties with this spikey, head-turning copper band. Opt for a high ponytail with a shimmer dress and you will be one bold diva at your party!
₹599; Available on kiosha.com.

Chains for your headThis stunning head chain in gold instantly uplifts any casual or work outfit. Comfortable yet glamorous, you just have to tie your hair in a bun for it to take centre stage.
₹899; Available on youshine.com.

Quirky Food Combinations You Simply Must Try!!

Fruit and cheese, sugar and spice, sweet and savoury—food combinations are an interesting thing. More often than not, we like to stick to our traditional notions, making a classically cooked dish that we’re happy to eat. But every now and then, a burst of flavour can take us by surprise and arrest our taste buds. Today, we’re helping you out with the tasting game (for better or for worse) and giving you five tried, tested and declared delicious quirky food combinations. We hope you’re left smacking your lips as hard as we did after some sampling.

Red Hot Chilli Chocolate

Whether it’s a straight up bark of bitter chocolate paired with red hot chilli, hot truffles or a lip-smacking dish of chilli con carne (beef chilli with chocolate)—when chilli and chocolate are paired together, the flavours released are rich and delicious. Any seasoned cook will tell you that the best dishes have a perfect balance of flavours—whether it’s sweet and sour or in this case sweet, bitter and hot.

Pears and Parmesan

A great dessert dish, ripe pears and parmesan makes for a classic combination. Add in some salad greens and balsamic vinaigrette to make for a spectacular salad. The fresh crisps of pear with the crumbly, texture of the cheese will make for an unexpected but delightful taste.

Fried Chicken and Waffles

Sweet, buttery waffles, saturated in a pool of sticky maple syrup paired with crispy fried chicken. This traditionally American pairing comes from the country’s soul food tradition as a breakfast or brunch meal. The unusual food pairing is a beloved one and one that has influenced generations of families. The crispiness of the chicken and waffles pairs beautifully together as does the sweetness of the soft meat with the butter and maple syrup. Not the best for your cholesterol, but our mouth is already watering at just the thought of this delicious combination, which sounds pretty simple to whip up too!

5 Makeup Essentials for the Working Girl

To start off, you want a product that gives you everyday coverage—this means you need something that is light and malleable, so you don’t feel like you’ve got a heavy, cakey layer of product slapped on to your face as you juggle meetings in the conference room.

Recommeds: Lakmé Face Magic – Skin Tints Soufflé

If you have slightly more problematic skin, which is in need of something stronger than a skin-soufflé, we recommend you opt for something that will deliver medium to high coverage, but yet remains a product that has a silky and delicate texture and superior blending qualities.

Recommeds: Lakmé Face Magic – Skin Tints Crème

Makeup certainly can be a powerful thing and when you find the ultimate product for your peepers, complete with a fairy-wand, you know that there’s no turning back.

Recommeds: Lakmé Eyeconic Curling Mascara

When you’re at the office, you want to have on a face that looks effortless, chic and uncomplicated. There is nothing to be gained by having your peers feel like you spent the better half of your morning on sculpting your game face

Recommeds: Lakmé 9to5 Matte Lip Colour (Beige Post)

Quirky Styles You Need To Try Today!!

Reveal your inner gypsy

Rock a boho print skirt by pairing it with denim shirt and sneakers. A striking day look, this skirt will turn heads and make a great impression.

Pants

Be casual, be cool! A pair of casual trousers is all you need! Choose one in prints; throw on   a tank top to run errands, in style!

Prints

Who doesn’t love a mix of funky, casual and super chic? This skirt is a must-have for all your night out plans. Jazz this up a little with a sequin top and killer heels.

Ethnic chic

Wear this pencil skirt in a quirky ethnic print to work for a daring impact. Add a touch of formal chic with a crisp white shirt and complete the look with nude pumps.

5 Must Haves for Your Work Wardrobe

Dressing for the office can be tricky especially if you are working in a corporate environment. Stiff trousers, a crisp white shirt and pointed heels...this can get so boring and monotonous. What if we say you can wear a white dress to work? Nothing like it, right! It’s all about choosing the right cut and colour when it comes to formal wear and we promise it wouldn’t look boring and yet sync in with the working culture. Here are 5 pieces every modern working woman should own.

Little white dress
Opt for a more structured, A-line dress in white that is made of cotton or linen. You could also opt for a boxy cut with power shoulders if you want to make a statement at work. Wear it with black pumps and complete the look with gold studs and a monochrome bag for a chic yet formal look. This dress by American Swan with a sweetheart neckline, A-line cut and a belt to cinch the waist is perfect and feminine for formal brunches.

₹2,499; Available on www.Americanswan.com.

Statement earrings
It is the best way to make a statement at work without looking too overpowering. Opt for edgy earrings in silver or gold and wear them with feminine blouses and formal shirts to really make an impact. We love this pair from BlueStone and we would wear it with a formal black dress.

₹6,606; Available on www.Bluestone.com.

Black blazer
Yes, it is the foundation of any work wardrobe but we are bored of the regular black one. Give your work ensemble a twist by wearing a black blazer in lace or with embellished details. This one from Lifestyle could be worn in several ways – with white trousers and a shirt or even with a formal dress, and is a great transition from work to play.

₹1,499; Available at Lifestyle. Lifestyle store, 10208, Karol Bagh, Padam Singh Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, Contact no: 011 2875 5052.

Nude pumps
Never underestimate the power of nude. Give your black pumps a miss and wear nude flats or heels with your formal attire. Match your bag to your shoes for a colour co-ordinated and impactful look. This chic pair from Veruschka with a contrast gold heel is sure to earn you many compliments, and will ensure that you’re considered both, professional yet very stylish.

₹4,000; Available at Veruschka by Payal Kothari. Veruschka, Ave 29, Kohinoor Mansion, Hughes Road, Off Peddar Road, Mumbai.

Office Wardrobe for Working Women

For your wardrobe selections, choosing a flattering silhouette in a palette dotted with neutral hues and darker textures, often accented with a statement colour, is an ideal amalgamation of stylish chic and discreet glamour.

For a fresh, elegantly appropriate spin on 9 to 5 dressing, it is imperative to pair your wardrobe selection with a comfortable yet trendy pair of heels or flats. Opting for the colour black in a range of different styles ensures that you can pair your selection with multiple different outfits, while still allowing your colleagues to sit up and take notice!

Celebrity Style Guide - Sonal Chauhan’s Glam Look

Known for her endlessly long pins, Sonal Chauhan did not fail to impress us at Karan Johar's Marqueecollection launch for Vero Moda. She wore a stunning outfit and her perfect figure did complete justice to her look. We are so impressed Sonal, you couldn’t have picked anything better!

Outfit
She picked Alice + Olivia separates in a classy nude hue with black lace detailing. We love how her legs look in those shorts – so very chic. Also, the choice of lace is a perfect combination of girly and bold, we think!

Shoes
A nude pair of pumps perfectly complemented her outfit.

Hair and makeup
Her hair was tied back in a ponytail with a bouffant and her makeup was simple and nude with a pop of light pink on her lips. Pretty and just perfect, we say!

Bridal Trends for the Wedding Season

We spotted plenty of hot trends we thought some deserved our special attention! So if you are confused about whether to pick that floral lehenga or mirror work blouse, read on!

   

Bridal Trends for the Wedding Season!

Your wedding is just around the corner and you are wondering what kind of outfit you should wear? This year at the Lakmé Fashion Week we were crushing on everything bridal.  While we spotted plenty of hot trends we thought some deserved our special attention! So if you are confused about whether to pick that floral lehenga or mirror work blouse, read on!

Mirror work

Whether you are wearing this trend with a saree or ghagra choli make sure you accessorise with a maang tika.

Floral print

Florals spell elegance and are easy to wear. Anushree Reddy gave the print a new dimension by blending in zari work in her ghagra choli at the Lakmé Fashion Week.

Nargis Fakhri in Varun Bahl dress

While wearing the two pieces together to give the illusion of one interesting dress worked in theory, the all-embellished top half and ruffle-rich bottom half made for a rather unflattering silhouette in reality.

Wearing a Malini Ramani top over a Varun Bahl dress was Nargis Fakhri.

6 Lehengas for the Wedding Season

With a focus on local textiles and handlooms and re-inventing traditional cuts, silhouettes and styles, this fashion week was all about bringing out modern appeal and functionality while keeping the heart of culture secure. Manish Malhotra, during his masterclass told us that more and more brides are approaching him, asking him to create an outfit that would both please their in-laws during the ritual part of the wedding and then appeal to their senses post the departure of their in-laws—so that they can dance their way to one memorable wedding. There’s nothing more interesting to see than to witness the bride enjoy her wedding more than the guests. So, we’ve got you our roster of lehengas that have smashed it out of the park this fashion season and that do both: look exquisite and allow you to have a gala of a time.

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Hairband Haul!!

Take a look at our favourite hairbands and we’ll tell you exactly where to shop from.

The crystal melange headband embellishment on black net is accentuated with delicately placed Swarovski crystals. Sticking true to its style, this hairband will give your evening wear that hit of vintage that is totally on-trend this season.

Read more on bebeautiful.in

Premature Greying

Thyroid Disease: An underactive or overactive thyroid can disturb the melanin production in the hair which can cause early age greying.

B12 Deficiency: Lack of B12 has also been linked to premature greying of hair.

It is advisable to see a doctor if you experience premature greying of hair and have a reason to believe that it is not inherited. This is crucial so that you can rule out these serious disorders that have caused early hair greying.

While some medical conditions are the cause for premature greying of hair, it is not always the case. There are a number of lifestyle choices too that have been related to it.  

How to reduce face fat?

• Do cheeks puff exercise. Take a deep breath, puff of air into your cheeks.
• Get enough sleep. You should get at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Too little can make your face become too large and fatigue. Sagging muscles can cause rounder facial looks than normal.
• Apply makeup. Use a slightly darker powder under your chin and cheeks. This will help make your face look slimmer. Make subtle changes, too much makeup can make your face look fake.
•  Change your hairstyle. Wrong hairstyle can make a round face look more round. Tell your hair stylist to slim your face and draw attention away from your cheeks and chin.

Rough Blow Dry

What is it: A Rough Blow Dry is just to remove the moisture from wet hair - just to dry the hair without styling. Make it a practice to rough blow dry your hair first, and then style it    

       

Style tip: Holding your hair dryer too close to your hair can be very damaging. Keep a distance of about seven inches in order to protect your hair from over-heating or drying.

Best lip colours this rainy season

This monsoon season, switch your style with our favourite lip colours!

Neon pink

If you want your lips to stand out like Beyonce and Rihanna, go neon with the crazy-intense Pink Sorbet from Lakmé Absolute Lip Tints. The alarming pink that has an underlying grungy overtone promises to make an impression with its smooth finish. Word of advice though, keep the rest of the look simple.

Coral cool

A perfect mix of pink and orange, coral flatters just about everyone. To keep your fresh and radiant opt for the classic shade, Coral Sunset from the Lakmé Absolute Gloss Stylist range. To notch it up further, do not forget the smoky eyes to complement the look.

Red-hot

Nothing says passion in the wet season better than a red lipstick. Especially, a bold poppy shade with a matte finish like the Red Coat from Lakmé 9to5 Matte Lip Color. Enriched with Vitamin E, it conditions your lips and softens them with wheat germ oil. Team it with a white dress and look super duper hot!

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Peekaboo Dresses

Since lingerie-inspired dressing is an autumn/winter 2013 trend, it’s no wonder that peekaboo dresses have made their way onto the red carpet and premieres. Deepika Padukone wore a black lace Dolce & Gabbana blouse over a black bustier, Sonakshi Sinha chose a blue Ridhi Mehra dress with floral embellishments and a matching bustier, and Jennifer Lawrence wore a grey Dior gown showing a matching leotard underneath.

 

Best Back Exercises

Our backs ache a lot—just ask those who spend hours in front of the PC without any exercises! Deskbound life, bad position, injuries—all lead to the weakening back. To stop this problem, you need to strengthen your back. But, how do you strengthen your back? If that is what you are worried about, you need to try back extension exercises. Strengthening your back, these exercises will keep aches and pains far away.

Follow these simple exercises : 

Makeup Tips for Monsoon!

Use of waterproof makeup for eyes is essential. Choose the eyeliner, eye kohl and mascara carefully, as they are the products which you would want to prevent from drenched and smudging. One aspect that we often tend to ignore is makeup removal part. Always use a makeup remover, especially for waterproof makeup to remove these products.

Foundation:  Pick a long-staying and long-wear foundation that would give you an even tone finish.  Also ensure that your foundation is water proof.

Waterproof Concealer:  Look for a full coverage and waterproof concealer to hide all your skin issues.

The following should be avoided: 
- Cream based makeup products, whether it is foundation, blush or eye shadow as they are likely to make you sweat more
- Too much shimmer and glitter as this will overdo overall makeup
- lip-gloss on lipstick as it doesn’t look good

Monsoon Dressing Tips!!

Raincoats and umbrellas: Keep yourself dry and stylish by picking rain essentials that extend beyond their functionality. Pick up neon colour raincoats and umbrellas which is in fashion. 

Shoes: Changeover your leather shoes for more reliable ones in plastic, Perspex and patent leather. While boots are necessary footwear during rainy season, don’t let it restrict your sense of style. Pick a boot that’s both useful and fun. 

Bags: Opt for messenger bags in patent leather and bold hues. You can also opt for neon colour bags which look fab.

Jewellery: Give in to your inner child by opting for plastic jewellery pieces and rubber watches in bright colours.

Benefits of Using Extra Virgin Olive Oil on skin

• Olive oil helps in treating sunburns. Mix equal quantities of olive oil and tea decoction and apply all over the body and face. Leave this on for an hour. Rinse, don’t wash, so that it leaves a residue on the skin.
•  A weekly olive oil massage will not only enhance the blood circulation but also help in keeping your skin young and moisturised.
• The beauty benefits of olive oil don’t end here. Tired of chapped lips, apply olive oil instead of your normal lip balm.
• You can use it as a makeup remover also
• For those of you, who have extremely dry skin; can use virgin olive oil as a night cream.

Home Remedies for Oily Hair

• A home remedy to treat oily hair is the use of aloe vera gel. You can mix the aloe vera gel with any shampoo to get rid of oily hair.
• Egg yolk is found to be a good item that you can use on your hair as it aids to condition your hair and to eradicate excess oils.
• Apple cider vinegar is for the do a good work on oily hair. You need to make sure that you only use diluted apple cider vinegar on your hair.
• To treat oiliness of hair follow these simple steps:

•        Add 3 teaspoons of henna powder in a bowl and mix it with one egg.

•        To this mixture add 2 tablespoons of honey and a tablespoon of olive oil. Mix all materials well.

•        Add warm water to make a smooth paste.

•        Apply the paste on your oily hair from the root to the tip evenly.

•        Cover your coated hair with a plastic bag and towel and leave it for two hours.

•        Wash your hair thoroughly and then use a mild shampoo to clean your hair.

How to get spotless skin??

• Cleansing: Do keep your face clean always. Wash your face with a face wash suitable for your skin type.
• Face Pack: Oatmeal and cinnamon face pack promotes cell growth as its rich in anti-oxidants. Take 2 teaspoonful of oatmeal and half teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Now mix two teaspoon of milk to make a paste and then apply it all over your face gently in a circular motion. Keep it for about 15 minutes and then rinse it with plain water. Now look at your glowing face.

• Sooji is also beneficial for clean and glowing skin. Add some milk in sooji and then scrub it over your skin. Leave it then till it dries. Wash it with warm water.

• Sugar and lemon scrub can also be used. Equal part of lemon juice can be mixed to make a paste. Scrub it over your face in circular motion and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash it off with warm water to get glowing face.

DIY Aloe Vera Face Pack

Benefits of Aloe Vera Face Pack:

It is an excellent moisturizer for skin. Aloe Vera gel rejuvenates the skin, hydrates it and keeps your skin looking fresh all the times.

Aloe Vera gel has anti-microbial properties making it ideal to treat acne and pimples.

It is a great naturally occurring anti-oxidant.

It is known to retain your skin’s firmness – making it a good anti-aging cream.

Aloe Vera is known to reduce pain and inflammation – both internally and externally. It is medicinally also used to treat sun burns, insect bites, eczema, cuts and wounds.

DIY Aloe Vera Face Pack

You will need: 
½ tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon milk
A few drops of rose water
1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel

Step 1: Combine the turmeric, honey, milk and rose water into a fine paste.
Step 2: Add the aloe vera gel to the paste and grind it together.
Step 3: Apply the paste on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes before you rinse it off with lukewarm water.

How to beat Monday blues?

• Rise up early

We’ve noticed that when you start the day on a wrong note, things just have a way of escalating and getting worse. So getting up late can lead to you needing to skip breakfast, getting late to work and in this way, the snowball effect kicks in. But when you plan and organise your day well, ensuring you start it early, you’ll find the rest of the day goes smoothly too.

• Tune in to your playlist

A tune that can affect your mood, so start your day by listening to happy songs. These energise you and will also get you in the right frame of mind to start your day. From Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’ to Rihanna’s ‘Don’t Stop the Music’, we personally rely on these songs to help start our day the right way.

• Wear your best outfits

Pick the merriest colour from your wardrobe. This will always make you feel happy as colour can affect our moods. Alternatively, jazz up your outfit with an interesting accessory. A beautiful brooch, a pretty necklace or a quirky ring – any of these can give your regular ensemble that pick-me-up it needs. And you’d be surprised to see the positive effect it has on how you feel.

What Do Facials Really Do?

Let us understand some more about facials.

What Do Facials Really Do?

Simply put, facials make you feel good about yourself. They claim to rejuvenate your skin by getting rid of dead skin cells and deep clean pores, improve the texture and appearance of your skin, moisturise your complexion, and tighten your pores thus making skin appear firm, bright and young. Facials can be of many types; those that use natural products, creams made of natural products or chemical ones like microdermabrasion and glycolic peels.

Some Precautions You Must Take When it comes to Facials

• Always ask for a test patch before you go in for any treatment. This way, the treatment is tested on your hand or the side of your face and you can tell at once whether it will suit your face or not. This is particularly important for those who have sensitive skin as otherwise it can cause the skin to flare up instantly.
• If you’re looking for some pampering, go in for a simple facial where they will clean, steam and massage your skin. This might be refreshing but make sure you get it done at a trusted salon or spa.
• Let your therapist know if you suffer from any allergies or are taking a specific kind of medication. You may think nothing of it, but the products used in the facial may cause adverse reactions on your skin.
• Pregnant women should inform the therapist immediately as certain products used in facials are not suitable for them.

Every girl wants pink lips!

Every girl wants pink lips. And if you get them without using lip products than nothing like it. Right? So, read on to get tips on how to get luscious pink lips with these simple home remedies.

Tips #1 Mix turmeric in a tablespoon of milk and apply this mixture on your lips. Let it stay for 5 minutes and later wash it off. Repeat for two weeks.

Tips #2 After brushing your teeth, gently brush your lips as well. This will exfoliate them and get rid of chapping, and will also plump up your lips temporarily.

Tips #3 Don't forget to massage your lips with an organic lip balm or petroleum jelly. This will help in retaining the moistness and give you rosy lips.

Tips #4 Crush a few rose petals and apply the juice on your lips, this natural rose balm will also keep your lips healthy.

Tips #5 Heat Lemon oil (1 tbsp), beeswax (2 tbsp), coconut oil (1 tbsp) for ten minutes in an oven, later add sunflower oil (2 tbsp) and the lemon oil and refrigerate. Apply on your lips once it cools.

How to do a salon-like facial at home

Your 20s' skin is in its prime and now, you can maintain it in the comfort of your home.

Face cleanse

The most important part of a skincare routine is to cleanse one’s face twice a day. With clean pores, more than half of the flawless skin battle is won. So, begin by cleansing your face and neck with the Lakmé Youth Infinity Skin Firming Facial Foam to wash away all impurities, dirt and pollution without drying your skin. The liquid transforms into a light, rich foam, preparing your skin for maximum absorption of the products you’ll use next.

Flawless radiance

Once you’re done cleansing your skin, treat it to the wondrous Lakmé Youth Infinity Skin Firming Serum for ultimate brilliance.. Massage the serum using upward strokes, starting from your neck, all the way to your forehead. It improves the elasticity and firmness of the skin, while giving it a spotless sheen. Achieve an enviable 20s'-like sculpted look with skin that looks hydrated and luminous.

5 aromatic plants to consume for flawless skin

The state of your skin is highly reliant on your food intake. So, if healthy, flawless skin is one of your beauty objectives, include some herbs in your intake.

Turmeric

For the goodness of India’s favourite herb, all you have to do is head to your kitchen counter. This fabulous element purifies blood, nourishes the skin and gives it a healthy natural glow. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and anti-bacterial properties that help reduce irritation of skin, acne, pimples and blemishes.

Peppermint

Suffering from oily skin prone to pimples? Sip into the benefits of peppermint, a really helpful herb that not only adds zest to your tea but also controls excess oil and lends complete freedom from acne. That’s not all; because of its cooling, menthol content, it will reduce the redness in your face and also give you a healthy, clear glow!

Basil

Have you ever wondered why the Italians are the best looking? Maybe their high intake of basil has got something to do with it. The amazing herb has a calming effect in the stomach with properties that detoxify your body toxins, reduce stress and revitalize your lifeless skin.

Ginger

Say hello to youthful skin minus pimples with the help of the healing properties of ginger every single day. The miracle herb fights the free radicals and cleanses the impure blood. Hence, gets rid of your blemishes and spots.

Oregano

Sprinkle the delightful flavour of oregano in your food. This herb has anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties and is also rich in vitamins, fibre and minerals, all essential for soft and beautiful skin.

Dos and don'ts of an updo

Updos are the best way to not only hide a bad hair day, but also glam up a dress, especially if it’s a wedding you're attending. Here are some tips and tricks to getting your bun, bouffant or French knot just right.

1. Don't shy away from volume in the front; it will help balance out the bun in the back. Add drama with hair accessories.

2. Use a texturizer like Toni & Guy Sea Salt Texturizing Spray at the roots to add bounce and softness to your locks and makes sure they don't look flat, limp and oily.

3. Use hot rollers to give your hair volume, but don't forget to coat your locks with Toni & Guy Heat Protection Mist first.

4. Plaits, knots and curls add texture to buns and make them interesting, so don't be afraid to add your own twists to a simple updo.

5. If you must use extensions, don't go too long, or choose a colour that will stand out against the rest of your hair.

6. Choose an updo style that flatters your face (for example, volume at the crown offsets a round face), not just something that's on trend.

7. Don't use too much hairspray, because it will make your hair hard.

8. Do remember to set the style with finishing spray, like Toni &Guy Moisturising Shine Spray.

9. If you're adding highlights to your hair, make sure they are also applied to the underside of your locks, which will be visible by an updo.