High heels for women are believed to have originated in the 16th century

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According to research, high heels for women originated in the 16th century after Catherine de Medici, an Italian noblewoman, who was short in stature, wanted to impress the future King Henry when she arrived in France to marry him. In the same century, Persian horseback warriors also started wearing high heels but more out of necessity than fashion. The extended heel was developed for riding, to keep the rider’s foot from slipping out of the stirrups. It also helped to hold the rider steady when standing up in the stirrups and shooting arrows. Years later, Roger-Henri Vivier is credited with re-popularising the stiletto heel in the 1950s.

Love colours? Here’s how to flaunt rainbow make-up

June is observed as the Pride Month the world over and people are celebrating it in different ways. While fashionistas are donning vibrant ensembles, make-up lovers are expressing their support for the LGBTQ movement by flaunting vibrant make-up. There are a lot of ways to celebrate it. Here are a few tips to help you turn heads wherever you go!

Rainbow lids: You can fit all the colours of the rainbow on your eyelids and sparkle wherever you go.

Glitter brows: Glitter eyebrows are always a big hit among those who love colours. If you’re not ready to use all the colours of the rainbow, try one or two shades to begin with, which will look comparatively more subtle.

Colourful lips: Using candy and metallic colours, you can make horizontal or vertical stripes. But make sure you don’t smack your lips together. That might ruin and smear the design. Alternatively, if you don’t want to create any stripes, opt for fuschia red or pink lipstick that can also do the trick.

Pastel liner: Don’t want to go all bling? There are pastel rainbow liners available in the market. And you can wear this look for just about any occasion.

4 Fashion hacks to stay on top of your style game during monsoon

4 Fashion hacks to stay on top of your style game during monsoon
It gets difficult to look great all day long when it starts to pour incessantly. We’ve compiled a list of what to wear to look your usual pretty self during monsoon

For some, the term monsoon is gloom personified and the fact that it is a season dominated by incessant rains and little sunlight makes things even worse. In such weather conditions, it gets difficult to even step out of the house without getting drenched. For those who must step out though, here is a list of clothes you must wear to keep it stylish during this season.

EMBRACE TROUSERS, SKIRTS, SHORTS AND DRESSES


While long and flowy trousers tend to get dirty during the monsoon, a wellfitted and sharply stitched trouser that ends right at the ankle will be of great help. Also, formal skirts (mid-length pencil skirts) are idle for this season since they tend to look uber stylish and keep dirt from sticking to your clothes. You could also opt for vibrant shorts and dresses. While we love our denims, keep them for non-rainy days since they take forever to dry.

AVOID DULL COLOURS, LET BRIGHT HUES LIFT YOUR MOOD

Wearing dull hues like grey, white and black during the weather is probably not a good idea. While white is difficult to manage during this season, grey and other dull colours dampen your mood and spirit even further. Incorporate a lot of bright colours to your wardrobe — yellow, pink, red, purple and even orange. The gloominess of the world outside can be handled when there is a rush of refreshing colours in your life. Go all out!

TAKE OUT SOME OF YOUR WINTER GARMENTS

After days of non-stop rain, even the hottest of places tend to get slightly chilly. Why not get some of your fancy jackets out from the back of your closet and wear them on your next date night or other outings? Not only do they protect you from the weather, they also add a dash of glamour to your otherwise simple outfit.

FOOTWEAR PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE

Pretty ballerinas, sneakers and canvas shoes get ruined in no time. During monsoon, stick to wearing rubber sandals and flip-flops. Other options that you might want to consider are gumboots and rubber boots. However, the only downside to wearing these boots is that they make you feel extremely hot after some time. Any form of footwear that isn’t slippery and has a good grip is ideal for this weather. Don’t hesitate to splurge on some colourful footwear.




OTHER ESSENTIALS ONE MUST REMEMBER
It is criminal not to carry an umbrella in this season. And instead of the simple, boring one you carry every season, why not invest in an umbrella with some quirky prints? Alternatively, you could also splurge on a cool raincoat in a vibrant colour.

A hair dryer battles frizziness and dampness without causing breakage and brittle hair.

Carry a spare set of clothes (in a waterproof bag) to change into should you get wet.

Keep a towel and extra shoes in your office drawer in case you get soaked in a downpour.

Mumbai monsoon often means wading in dirty ankle/ waist deep water. Keeping in mind all the water borne diseases that plague the city this season, keep a first aid kit handy and wash your feet thoroughly once you get indoors.