With the emerging fashion, blouses have taken on different shapes and designs and have come a long, long way from being just an accompaniment of the six yard wonder called saree. Earlier while sarees were admired by women for their beauty and designs, nowadays the ensemble is considered incomplete without a striking blouse. The influence of Bollywood and the television industry has been great on the evolution of blouses. Yesteryear actresses such as Sharmila Tagore, Waheeda Rehman and Madhubala gave a new meaning to the look and designs of blou... Read More...

Envy the model in the fair skin advertisement for her flawless, glowing skin? Every woman wishes for radiant and healthy skin, but the hectic lifestyle that we all lead hardly leaves us any time to care for it. Unhealthy eating habits, dust and pollution, and inadequate sleep are responsible for dullness and aging of skin and this results in the lackluster look that most women complain about. The most common problem that women encounter when it comes to taking care of their skin is the lack of time. Here are a few homemade remedies that will he... Read More...

Your hair is an important part of who you are and how you feel. There are days when your hair shines like liquid silk and then there are those when they just refuse to sit well on your head. How your hair behaves on any given day has a huge impact on how you feel. So here are some tips to help you tame that mane and keep it under your control at all times. Oil regularly: Like your skin, your hair too roughs it out in the heat, pollution and dust. So it is important to give it the nourishment it needs, and deserves. Oiling your scalp with warm ... Read More...

Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan stuns the audience as she walks the ramp in Siyaah's creation at Talent box show in Mumbai. Read More...

Holi - the festival of colors is indeed all about rapture and enthusiasm, but it also brings unwelcome and of course, uncontrolled use of colors. Extremely hard to wash off, these colors contain harsh chemicals which can cause irritation, itching, rashes on the skin and eyes along with making hair dry and dull. Hence, it's better to try some precautionary measures to ensure that the fun-filled day doesn't turn into an affliction. Early morning preparations To protect your skin, lather on a sunscreen lotion of 30 plus SPF and then, a... Read More...

The emergence of the trend of sleeveless blouses has been heralded as a fashion trend that is here to stay for some time now. Over the years, the sleeves of the blouses have taken different lengths with changing fashion. Sleeveless blouses were trendy during the ‘70s, during the ‘90s short sleeve blouses caught the fancy of women and recently sleeveless blouses have reappeared in many forms-plain or embellished-and are clearly the fashion statement currently. And with the temperatures soaring, sleeveless blouses are clearly the goin... Read More...

Diana Hayden took pride in being the showstopper for Indian designer Sounia Gohil during the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2013 Day 3, in Mumbai on March 24, 2013.   Read More...

Hand painted sarees with ethnic designs are much in demand nowadays. These are not only beautiful to look at but also reflect the ethnic culture of our country. Numerous ethnic and traditional paintings are depicted on sarees today. Kalamkari, Saura and Murals are the most popular kind of ethnic art that can be found on sarees today. While Kalamkari sarees have been a trend for quite some time, the sarees with saura art are fast catching the fancy of women today. These sarees are available in beautiful canvas colours which may range from bright... Read More...

You must be wondering why a lot of soaps and body lotions claim to have glycerine in them. Glycerine is a sweet tasting neutral product that is an excellent moisturizer. It leaves your skin looking radiant and feeling soft and supple. You can use glycerine to moisturize your dry skin or treat your chapped lips. Here are a few ways that can help you replenish your skin using glycerine:   Read More...

A beautiful skin is what every woman desires. All of us go to great lengths to ensure that our skin looks and feels good. This aspiration was the inspiration behind the creation of Kaya Skin Care Clinic. By blending intensive scientific research and consumer feedback, Marico-India’s leading consumer products and services brand, launched Kaya Skin Care Clinic in December 2002 for providing extensive skin and hair care solutions. Over a decade, Kaya Skin Clinic has conquered over 7 lakh customers world-wide and has established its presence... Read More...

Like the new neck design of a dress that you saw on TV? This happens to most of us. When we visit the tailor and have to go through the usual catalogue of neck designs, the excitement of getting a nice dress stitched drops. It is always better to use a little creativity and design your own neck design than choosing from the repetitive catalogue. Here are a few samples that you can refer to:   Read More...

Makeup was once considered the domain of actresses, models and TV or film personalities. But today, the modern woman considers it as much a part of herself as any other commodity such as apparel, footwear, bags or accessories. We all have that favourite stick of kohl, a cake of compact, that tube of lip gloss or lip stick in our bags when we step out of our houses for work or even for shopping. makeup essentials have become a part of our life as we have realized that looking good is an integral part of projecting our personalities. Today the s... Read More...