Get that perfect winter look

Get that perfect winter look





One can make their winter look perfect by try ing out a few fashion tips shared by few stylists.Here are the six popular looks that you can welcome the colder months with: 

 

FEDORA HATS
Everyone loves to wear a hat in winter. Sported by the likes of Kendall Jenner, Binky Felstead and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, the Fedora hat paired with a set of long locks is a great look. If your hair is short then don't panic. Celebs like Victoria Beckham and Fearne Cotton have also pulled it off with above-the-shoulder-length hair.

DARK LIP SHADES
Dark lips always work best during the autumn and winter seasons. Burgundies, berries and taupe lip shades combined with camel and beige clothing are perfect for the festive period.

WAVED LOCKS
This winter is all about luscious waved locks, a look regularly sported by Kim Kardashian and Blake Lively. The effortless look can be recreated with the help of a simple curling wand and a spritz of firm hair spray.

SMOKEY EYES
With the Yule festive season also coming up, there is no better look than a dramatic smokey eye at a special occasion. You can glam it up by adding a gold tint on the eyelid or the lower lash line.

WINTER WARMERS
If you want something different from a hat this winter, then head warmers are a great alternative. The cosy faux fur headbands are right on trend and make a bold statement. Not to mention their ability to keep you nice and warm.

We love wearing clothes that flatter our body but often overlook the hazards that they cause us

Safety over style





We love wearing clothes that flatter our body but often overlook the hazards that they cause us. Read on to know about how clothes and accessories aggravate dermal disasters 

 

From tight lingerie to cheap fabrics to costume jewellery fashion is taking a toll , on our skin in several ways. Derma tologists informed us how squeez ing into suffo cating clothing can result in potential health risks. Tight cloth ing such as body-sha pers and corsets, in addition to making your bulging paunch look ripped from the outside can also be irritable to the nerves.

 

Elastic around the waist is one of the major causes of urticaria, a kind of dermatitis that results in redness of the skin, rashes and itchy wheals and restrictive circulation resulting in alterations in cerebrovascular reactivity. “Contact urticaria is a common skin problem caused by stretched clothing, lingerie and pieces of clothing worn at the place for a prolonged period such as socks and ties. The pressure exerted by the clothing results in red rashes and bumps. Although urticaria, like any other allergic reaction, depends on one's susceptibility , simple preventive measures can go a long way in combating these. Applying a petroleum jelly around the waist and other pressure points can help,“ suggests dermatologist Dr Anusree Ganguly . Cotton and polyester, unlike nylon, synthetic fabrics and even wool, let the skin breathe and is a safer option for people, especially children with a history of dermatitis.
Costume jewellery , which contains nickel and can cause severe contact dermatitis. Symptoms include itchy rashes around the neck, earlobes and wrists. Although it is difficult to prevent aller gic reactions, it is advisable to opt for metallic jewellery that is devoid of nickel. Cheap, synthetic dyes and fabrics too can cause contact dermatitis and be difficult to diagnose without an allergic patch test (APT). “Humidity acts as a catalyst when it comes to breeding fungal infections and in a country like India, it is important to avoid fabrics that cause too much sweating, thus, resulting in skin problems,“ advises Dr Sumit Sen, Professor of Dermatology at a city hospital. He added that pressure urticaria localized to contact area may also result from wrist watches and belts and must be avoided by people who are prone to such allergies. It is always wiser to choose comfort over fashion.

Misuse of cosmetics is also a reason behind common skin perils. Fairness creams may promise you flawless skin in few weeks but they contain steroids that can cause acne to surface. “Steroid, an active ingredient and a culprit agent in any fairness creams (more common is night creams) can cause adverse reactions on sensitive skin. Oil-based makeup in forms of foundation and concealers can also result in acne.Sometimes makeup or creams react with sunlight and result in facial pigmentation known as photo contact dermatitis,“ Ganguly informed.

TIPS
Avoid skinny jeans that can exert pressure on the spine and thighs Choose cotton over nylon Tight belts, skirts can cause abdominal pain Avoid cosmetics with active fairness agents Avoid tight lingeries





CHOKERS ARE BACK

CHOKERS ARE BACK





Astatement accessory can add instant glam our. Try a choker to jazz up your overall look. A teenage style staple in the 1990s, chokers are returning in a big way .
Actress Kate Beckinsale was seen flaunting a gold choker with a plunging, cutout white dress for a party in West Hollywood earlier this week. Her neckline accentuated the neckpiece, but Beckinsale's up-do and simple make-up managed to grab more eyeballs for the accessory .
In the recent past, celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Rihanna were also seen sporting the trend.

REMIX THE DRAPE

REMIX THE DRAPE





Throw on a gilet, ditch the traditional blouse for a `knotty' shirt, slip into a pair of hot pants or skinny jeans and heels -you're ready to take on the world! 

They say , an Indian woman looks best in a sari. And if you want to break free from the monotonous drape, here are five looks that you can achieve by mixing and remixing the sari with other accessories...

BELT IT OUT
A slim belt around the waist will make your waist look slimmer and ensure the pleats and pallu stay in place. For a smarter look, wrap the pallu around the neck instead of throwing it over a shoulder. Avoid over-accessorising it with chunky jewellery and wear minimal makeup.

GILET EDGE
The trendiest twist to sari fashion, a sleeveless acid wash gilet will ensure that you make a quirky statement. Drape the sari like a dhoti -doing away with the pallu entirely. Ditch the blouse for a solid hued tank top or crop top -avoid long sleeves with this style. Add an open front gilet to transform the sari into a high fashion ensemble.

HOT PANTS, HOTTER SARI
Drape a sari around a pair of shorts.Pleat the six yards on one side, retain the pallu and slip into heels. Tanks or noodle-strap blouses will go best with this look or you could opt for a polo neck blouse. Stick to minimal accessories like a bangle or ear cuffs.

TRUSTY OL' SKINNIES
Drape the sari around a pair of skinny jeans or cigarette pants. Choose a lighter fabric, such as crepe or chiffon, and replace the petticoat with jeans. Keep the pallu narrow to flaunt your midriff and arrange the pleats on one side so that the pant can be seen.

THE SHIRT BLOUSE
Drape the sari around the waist like a flared ghagra and pair it with a knotted shirt. Alternatively , you could wear dhoti pants underneath D and show it off with a thigh-high g slit on one side. Opt for minimal d accessories. s





Wristband drone wins wearable devices contest

Wristband drone wins wearable devices contest





Intel Corp on Monday awarded $5,00,000 to a group of do-it-your selfers who developed a wristband that turns into a cameraequipped drone. They won a contest that the chipmaker hopes will help guarantee it a leading position in the emerging market for wearable computing devices. Aimed at rock climbers, the Nixie quadcopter is worn wrapped around the wrist and springs into the air to take pictures from hard-to-reach places. Like a boomerang, it returns to its owner and then syncs with the owner's smartphone. Falling behind Qualcomm in recent years after it was slow to embrace smartphones and tablets, Intel has been keen to make sure its processors are at the front of future technology trends.
CEO Brian Krzanich in January launched the “Make it Wearable“ contest to encourage entrepreneurs and hobbyists to use Intel's chips to develop new kinds of wearable tech nology . The prize money is meant to help the winners bring their prototype to market.“This was an experiment to see what we could do in this space,“ Krzanich said at an award event on Monday . Finalists included a pad that lets premature babies in incubators feel the heartbeat of their mothers, and a necklace that uses patterns of pulses felt on the chest to give cyclists turn-by-turn directions so they don't need to look at their smartphones.

GET THE RIGHT LIP SHADE FOR YOUR SKIN TONE

GET THE RIGHT LIP SHADE FOR YOUR SKIN TONE





Choosing a lip shade for your skin tone can often be tricky, if you've been sporting a single colour all this while. However, with a little research and study , you can choose the perfect one for your skin tone.

 

Bright pinks and bold reds for fair complexion
Those with fair complexion, can choose bold lip colours in shades of bright pink and red.These colours brighten your complexion and makes it look smooth and flawless.

Nudes and pale pinks for wheatish skin tone
A brighter shade of nude with brown undertones and a pale pink will look the best on those who have a wheatish skin tone.

Mauves, pinks and browns for dusky skin tone
Those who have a dusky complexion, look great when they wear shades in mauve, brighter pinks and browns. The colours complement your skin tone and make your face look brighter and smoother.

Tips to choosing lipsticks
When you go shopping for lip sticks, always try the shade on your lips rather than trying it on your wrist. This way you will understand the shade better.
As the weather gets cooler, go for lipsticks that will hydrate your lips rather than going in for simple matte ones.

QUICK WAYS TO WEAR A SCARF

QUICK WAYS TO WEAR A SCARF

 





With winter on the anvil, here are a few tips to don scarves that can help you make a style statement.Place a square scarf over your neck so that both the diagonal ends falls in front and reach your stomach. Use a belt to cinch it at your waist. This look works when you are wearing a tee and jeans.
For a classic look, drape a printed scarf under the lapel of a jacket or blazer.
Drape your scarf loosely around your neck for a breezy feel.
Add colour to a monochromatic outfit by tying a colourful scarf to your bag.
Do a cowboy knot and let your scarf rest on your shoulders.
Tie the waterfall drape for a boho chic look.

3 STYLES CAN TRY YOU
THE BRAIDED KNOT
Gather a long scarf width-wise and fold it in half. Drape it around your neck so that you have a loop on one side and loose ends on the other. Pull the ends through this loop.
Give this loop a twist. This will lock the first end and will create a second loop.
Pull the loose end through this new loop and tighten the braid.

THE WATERFALL DRAPE
Loosely wrap your scarf twice around your neck. Take the right corner and tuck it on the left side.
Now tuck the left end of the scarf underneath the left side.

THE INFINITY SCARF
Tie the ends of a scarf together so you have a large loop. Hang this over your neck so that the knot falls at the back.
Twist the scarf and place it over your head again so that you have two layers.
If your scarf is a long silk one, you could probably make another layer.
Cover the knot at the back with one of the layers to complete the look.

Don’t even have superpowers Heroes that are Baymax, Dory, Russell, Kick-Ass, Wall-E, Oscar, Wreck-It Ralph, Mike Wazowski, Shaun

Who’d have thought it?

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. And sometimes, they don’t even have superpowers. Here’s looking at the unlikeliest heroes around

Anybody can be a hero. If pop culture has taught us anything, it’s that. They can be found in the unlikeliest, most inconspicuous of places. And when we meet them, they may not know it themselves, but they’ve got the heart of a hero. Ordinary people, extraordinary circumstances. That’s what forges a hero. Here’s looking at a few heroes we least expected... Baymax Marvel releases it’s first animation flick Big Hero 6 this week. But it takes a wide departure, turning kid genius Hiro’s transforming bodyguard robot Baymax into a clumsy, oversized, inflatable Marshmellow Man-like robot, whose primary function is care-giving. So much so, it sees the battle-loving Hiro as it’s patient! Dory Is she amnesiac? Does she have an attention-deficit disorder? All of the above? Well, whatever this fish from Finding Nemo and the just-announced Finding Dory had, she was sweet, kind, lovable, cheery and good-hearted. Nothing fazed her, except the part where she didn’t remember stuff, I guess... Russell Up’s portly pre-teen, who’s a cub-scout, is looking to earn his next badge is a persistent little kid. The surly old Carl wants to be by himself, but Russell won’t take no for an answer. And when Carl decides to go for an unscheduled trip, he tags along. And somewhere along the way teaches the old man a thing or two about how to live. Kick-Ass Everybody may want to put on a cape or a mask and fight criminals and other assorted villains. But is that enough...just the right intentions? Kick-Ass is about that kind of non-powered somebody who wants to clean up his city. But is he up for the task? Or is he going to get his a** handed to him? I think we all know that answer. Wall-E The last robot on earth, ironically, is also clinging on whatever little of humanity was left after Earth became a huge garbage bin. This primitive (by the film’s present-day standards) piece of technology still has more heart than those more advanced than him. Oscar Nobody takes Oscar seriously. Like seriously. Nobody. But the hero of Shark Tale is shown having a chance meeting with a shark who wants out of the family business (sharks have mobs, too?). They come up with a scheme where the shark plays dead and Oscar claims to have killed him (due to a misunderstanding of course) and nobody bothers to check facts. Like that sounds impossible, right? Wreck-It Ralph Ralph didn’t ask to be a villain. As a video game character, he didn’t have much of a say in the matter, really. That’s just a job. A part he plays. But as he grows tired of the routine and being left out of fun activities, he sets off on a hero’s journey to find a place he belongs. Mike Wazowski He’s a round, green ball of slime, but Mike from Monsters, Inc wants to be more. So much more. He’s the little guy who puts in that extra effort, that push, but it seemingly never isn’t enough. Shaun Almost everybody dislikes Shaun. His stepfather, one of his roommates, and his girlfriend’s best friends... But he couldn’t care less. The hero of Shaun Of The Dead prefers the company of his best buddy Ed and the Winchester, his favourite watering hole. As he gets up one morning to find his world gone to the zombies, he sets out to save those dearest to him from the undead and get them to the Winchester. Just another day?

Hand and nail care every woman should follow

Hand and nail care every woman should follow





You do all your chores and tasks with your hands they bear the most brunt of your daily activities. Which is why you must take extra care of them.When you moisturise your body , don't forget your hands and nails.This will in the long run ensure that they don't look shabby or give away your age! Invest in a non-greasy hand cream that contains retinol, peptides and B vitamins, which will increase collagen production and keep your hands smooth and soft. Apply it at least twice a day. Also, look out for ingredients like gly colic acid and vitamin C that will reduce the appearance of age spots and wrinkles on your hands.
Exfoliate just your hands once a week -this will remove dead skin cells and ensure that your hand cream can penetrate deeper.
Use an exfoliator that contains alpha and beta-hydroxy acids for more effect.
Moisturise your fingernails as well. The best way to do that is to gently massage petroleum jelly or cuticle cream on your nails just before going to bed.
Buff your nails gently once a week -this will improve circula tion to your nail bed. Don't ever cut your cuticles. Instead, push them back gently .
Eat foods that are beneficial to your nails -foods that are rich in calcium will keep your nails smooth and healthy .
If you notice cracks in your skin -on your palms or inbetween your fingers -regularly apply petroleum jelly or a cream that your dermat suggests.
Wear gloves while doing house work, especially if it involves water. Always wear gloves while doing the dishes. This will ensure that your nails don't get brittle.
Don't apply nail polish all the time -your nails also needs to breathe. Too much of nail polish remover can also make your nails turn yellow and dry them out.

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Opt for a non-alcoholic, skin friendly deodorant

Opt for a non-alcoholic, skin friendly deodorant





For even toned underarm skin choose a deodorant with zero per cent alcohol

Living a hectic life and running around here and there results in sweat, which leads to body odour. And being caught with body odour in a meeting or at a party can be very embarrassing.Deodorants help curb this problem. But, deodorants with alcohol content are harsh on sensitive skin and end up irritating it. A bad razor blade on your underarm hurts the hair follicles, which, in turn, cause friction with your skin. The same goes for poor quality wax. Sometimes people also end up getting skin rashes and other types of . skin ailments because their skin is allergic to the harsh chemicals that are present in a deodorant. All of this can lead to patchy and irritated skin. Dermatologists recommend the use of non-alco holic deodorants because they are skin friendly and are not harsh on underarm skin. Nivea's Whitening Sensitive Deodorant con tains 0% alcohol and unique sensitive formula that is specifically crafted to be delicate on one's underarms. It does not become a skin irritant and is suitable for people with sensitive underarm skin. In fact, it helps reduce overall skin irritation like redness, itching and burn ing in the armpit. It is mild on skin and helps repair dam aged underarm skin. The brand's deodorant with its ultra-light formu la, also helps in giving one even toned underarms since it contains licorice extracts, which help repair your skin and repair your skin and retain your natural skin tone. So the next time you want to wear that new dress with spaghetti straps, you won't be that awkward. Nivea's Whitening Sensitive Deodorant also provides a refreshing fragrance that has a calming effect on your senses apart from pro viding long lasting protec tion from body odour and leaves you with even toned and smooth underarms without irritation.





Trimming nails can lead to serious nail conditions

Trimming nails can lead to serious nail conditions





Daily trimming of fingernails and toenails to make them more aesthetically attractive could be detrimental and potentially lead to serious nail conditions, says a study . Regular poor trimming can tip the fine balance of nails, causing residual stress to occur across the entire nail, said researchers from University of Nottingham. “This residual stress can promote a change in shape or curvature of the nail over time which, in turn, can lead to serious nail conditions,“ said lead researcher Cyril Rauch. For this, the researchers focused specifically on ingrown toe nails. When devising their equations, the researchers accounted for the strong adhesion of nails to their bed through tiny , microscopic structures.
It allows the nail to slide forwards and grow in a `ratchet-like' fashion by continuously binding and unbinding to the nail. By also taking into account the mechanical stresses and energies associated with the nail, they came up with an overall nail shape equation. The equation showed that when the balance between the growth stress and adhesive stress is broken -if a nail grows too quickly or slowly , or the number of adhesive structures changes -a residual stress across the entire nail can occur, causing it to change shape over time.
The equations found that residual stress can occur in any fingernail or toenail; however, the stress is greater for nails that are larger in size and have a flatter edge.
The equations also showed that bad trimming of the nails can amplify the residual stress.





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Jacket, the new blouse

Jacket, the new blouse





Colourful cotton, flashy silk or denim -just team it with a sari and turn heads

This festive season, say bye to your matching and boring blouses and say hola to the sari's new BFF -the jacket. Colourful cotton, flashy silk or stylish denim, whatever the material, you can team it with the sari and see your fasho-meter soar up, up and away! While fashionistas have been sporting the sari-jacket combo for a while now, with winter just round the corner, the time is just right for you to adopt it.The stylish actress, Gargee Roychowdhury , says, “When it comes to choosing what blouse to wear with a sari, I have never consulted a catalogue in my life and always design my own blouses. I have teamed up a jacket or two with saris before, but this year I plan to experiment more, may be with a waistcoat,“ said the actress. For the shoot, the pretty actress teamed her denim sleeveless jacket with a quirky print chiffon sari and looked like a million bucks. She also sported the same jacket with a flowy cotton skirt for a starkly different look.