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Divas like Beyonce and Miley Cyrus have gone all out to display their love for nail art on social networking sites. This enduring art certainly hasn’t lost its sheen. Elmien Scholtz, founder and director, Bio Sculpture, South Africa and Riona ....
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By your side

Side-swept hairstyles dominated the red carpet at Cannes this year and undoubtedly the trend is gaining popularity. The vibe can be sweet, innocent, sexy or fierce. “Side-swept hairstyles give clients the freedom to express their personalities,” says stylist, Stacey David. ....

The Dotted Affair

Polka dots — a retro classic, which belonged to as early as last century still continues to dominate the spring 2013 fashion world. Cigarette pants and dresses, tank tops to hot pants, footwear and accessories and cell phone cases; it is everywhere.
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Hot this season

With summer kicking in full swing, it’s time to prep the wardrobe to look your dapper best. To choose wisely, designers Nachiket Barve, Gautam Gupta and Rajdeep Ranawat tell us what is in and which classics are making a comeback. ....

Work the Gatsby style

Baz Luhrmann’s hotlyawaited and highly-stylised 3D interpretation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s classic The Great Gatsby, that opens in May, is as much about revival of 1920s fashion as it is about Amitabh Bachchan’s Hollywood debut. We suggest you prepare yourself to adopt at least ....

Tress stress busters

With summer in full bloom, it’s given you’ll have to bear a bad hair day every now and then. What with the excess sweat playing spoilsport and the heat turning your mane dry, a little styling is required to keep your tress in check, but not so much that it would require bobby pins. To ....

A short story

Summer heat. My back is sticking to me to the seat. Bare feet. Tank top and shorts is all ya need. Musician Michael Franti hit the spot with these lines that have almost developed into a summer anthem. With the mercury levels soaring, the idea of snuggling up in a pair of comfy shorts ....

Make a splash

The best way to beat the heat is to head for the pool. But make sure you have your swimwear right. This season demands a change in your collection and designers Shivan & Narresh guide us through.....

Kaftan Couture

Kaftans have moved out from the ‘70s closet to be seen flitting around colourfully these days in many of the city’s brunches and cool evening dos. No longer just a weekend option or a lounge dress, the flowing robe has been tastefully ....

The Big Bang

If you haven’t heard about fringe benefits, where have you been? Fringes can take years off you (ask Mrs O) and they look sexy, explaining why everyone from the US first lady and Taylor Swift to Priyanka Chopra and Norah Jones has been getting the chop.....

Clothes make the man

Men, one way of beating the heat is by not just dressing up smart but right as well. This summer, designers Shouger Merchant Doshi and Barkha ‘n’ Sonzal bring to you tips on how to usher in a breezy suaveness in your wardrobe.....

Legging the line

From thigh highs to stockings, to great textures and prints, legwear fashion has evolved over the years. Often taken for granted, legwear is mostly neglected, the wardrobe limiting to jeans and an array of basic coloured trousers. ....

Nail-Art Mania

I get to notice by chance one fine day a lady at a swarming cafe seated beside me sipping over a cup of coffee with something extraordinary that catches hold of my sight at that very strange instant. What I discover is a lovely artistic unique pattern of leopard print with golden and black stripes on her finger
tips on both her hands.


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Jump-suit up!

We don’t want you to imagine disco balls and yesteryear heroines when we say jumpsuits. But we want you to explore the all new, ultra-chic outfit that does both day and evening duty. “Jumpsuits look great at any time of the day depending on the way it is cut, the colours and the design,” says ....

Back to School

M emories from school are always special. You may have hated your uniforms, but here’s a style that will make you nostalgic and prep your wardrobe. The latest trend to follow — incorporating school fashion into your wardrobe? We have designer Priyanka Rajiv and Nidhi Munim give the details ....

Belt out

A trendy and relevant accessory — belts manage to brighten up an otherwise dull outfit. This season wrap it with dresses, skirts, trousers, jackets, coats, tunics and fur coats. Designers Pria Kataria Puri and stylist Rishika Dossa tell you how to let your belt rule your waist.....

Style detectors

Go bold and funky with metallic hues and patterns that are here to stay this year. Designers Nidhi Munim, Priyanka Rajiv and Pawan Sachdeva shares tips and tricks on how to elegantly carry this shimmery material.....

Class Act

The new is paving way for the old again. At the start of a fresh year, several fashion gurus believe that some good things never get ‘old-fashioned’ and list fashion trends that are back from the past. Designers Babita Malkani and Mrunal ....

Main dil Lungi!

A fter a series of seasons dedicated to the revival of the over-the-top 80s and grungy 90s, the laid back 70s are in trend once again. “Lungi as a silhouette is the outcome of the bohemian lounge of the 70s hippie craze.
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