Women should not seek fashion advice from men

London: Women will be better off if they followed their personal choice instead of the opposite sex’s while seeking fashion advice, says a new British study.

Many men admitted they were too scared to offer their true opinion on their partner’s wardrobe tastes while 70 per cent said they didn’t want to hurt their other half’s feelings when they were posed with the question: Does my bum look big in…

“Indian designers need to tap own tradition”

New Delhi: Indian designers are not doing enough to tap the country’s traditional textiles and crafts, which are readily inspiring the foreign world, says Simon P. Lock, the founder of the Australia Fashion Week. He also says organisers need to cut down on number of fashion weeks in the country and rev up the Indian catwalk.

The fashion expert stressed that Indian designers must dig into their own roots for…

Sari gets a sexy avatar

Tied low on the waist, pinned high on the shoulder, paired with a mismatching blouse, woven in traditional fabric or crafted in sexy chiffon, the six-yard drape called the sari is being reborn on the Indian fashion scene.

Designers say experimentation with draping styles, endorsement by celebrities and an Indo-Western spin to this piece of clothing are popularising it among the younger lot of women.

Designer Varija Bajaj describes it as…

Get set for the comeback of satin

New Delhi: That shiny, silky, soft fabric is going to be the big thing next autumn-winter – yes, we’re talking of satin. Get ready to embrace the fabric that so seamlessly brings a touch of glamour but has been more in use as an inner layer for dresses and coats.

The latest edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) saw a slew of Indian designers like Tarun Tahiliani,…

Bridal makeup: Less is more

Looking her best on her wedding day is every girl’s dream – but not at the cost of her glowing skin. Less is more this season as to-be-brides are ready to make a statement with minimalist makeup that includes a dash of bright lipstick and smoky eyes.

Gone are the days when girls used to hide under layers of foundation and blush on. The simple yet trendy route is what they…

The Layered Eye Liner Look

Go pop-coloured on your eyes this festive season. Here’s how…

1. Go simple with the first liner. Stick to a black eyeliner drawn thickly over the top lash line. Then add a pop colour for the second liner or a shimmery one to add funk to this look.

2. Make-up artist Clint Fernandez says, “Make sure you don’t mix both the liners. Go clean on the edges. Line your eyes with…

Look Trustworthy With Make Up

As per a new study, wearing makeup impacts on how people perceive you.

Researchers at Procter and Gamble, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston University and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that makeup not only helps women look attractive, but also makes people think they are more trustworthy and competent.

They asked participants to rate various looks in terms of competence, likeability, attractiveness and trustworthiness. Pictures of women wearing no…

Fix Your Broken Eye Shadow

What if your favourite eye-shadow slips out and breaks into many pieces. You can continue using it as loose shadow. Here’s a quick fix to set the broken eye shadow.

All you need is rubbing alcohol to make it as good as new.

- Collect as many of the broken pieces as you can. Also clean out the original eye-shadow container with a make-up brush and empty the contents into a…

Disguise heavy thighs with smart clothing

Women who want to hide their heavy hips and thighs are usually careful in selecting clothes.

But dressing up in baggy clothes is a big no-no for these women. They should wear clothes that accentuate their attractive feature and disguise the largeness of the thighs thereby balancing their figure. Distracting the viewer’s eye will help camouflage heavy thighs.

“Avoid wearing trousers as…

Some Must-Have Hand Bags

New Delhi: Handbags are one of the most sought after possessions for women. Those who are crazy about hand-bags may like to have hand-bags of all sizes, shapes and colours.

Although, one might not be able to update the wardrobe with all kinds of bags but there are a few must-haves. Here are the top five.

Sling bags: These are the best…