Mumbai, July 6 : Twenty-nine new faces have been announced as the winners for the third edition of plus size fashion show at the forthcoming edition of Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) Winter/Festive 2018.LFW and aLL-The Plus Size Store hosted plus size model auditions at St. Regis in Mumbai on Thursday where the winners were announces, said a statement. The jury of the model aution comprised actress Zareen Khan; fashion designer Narendra Kumar; fashion choreographer Lubna Adam; Hetal Kotak- CEO, aLL - The Plus Size Store…

New Delhi, July 3 : Manish Malhotra, who has completed 28 years in the film industry, is not only excited about styling Bollywood's new generation actors in films like "Dhadak", "Student of the Year 2", "Simmba" and "Loveratri", but has also been invited by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences to be a member.The ace designer says that the year 2018 has been very interesting for his career and he feels privileged to have survived this long. "This year has been very…

New Delhi, July 2 : Dark circles are a common problem and are frequently described as "tired eyes". A lot of products in the market promise to lighten the area but the reality is different and hence it is always advisable to take note of few steps like taking enough beauty sleep and adding vitamin B6 and B12 in your diet.Karuna Malhotra, Cosmetologist and Homeopath Physician from Cosmetic Skin and Homeo Clinic, New Delhi, and Make up expert Tullika Pandey list down some ways to get rid of dark circles with some…

New Delhi, July 2 : There has been a rise in using rare and unusual ingredients in beauty and personal care products because of its benefit. From Sea Buckthorn, Moringa to Pomegranate Seed and Olive oil, its time for you to add some variants in your beauty regime.Brands like SoulTree are using different oils in the manufacturing of skincare products, as well as colour cosmetics and the same is with Nykaa that has expanded its ‘Naturals' portfolio with the launch of a curated line of pure cold pressed carrier oils,…

New Delhi, July 1 : Designer Ruchika Sachdeva of the label Bodice Studio, winner of 2017/18 International Woolmark Prize (IWP) womenswear category, said that India as a design industry is opening up to global fashion trends."It's a constant flow of influence between the two. It's true that globalisation is making the world a smaller place and India is becoming more permeable to global fashion trends," Sachdeva told IANS when asked if Indian fashion industry is affected by international markets and their designs.…

New Delhi, July 2 : A fine pair of shoes is as essential to your outfit as that steaming, hot cup of morning coffee. But the task of coupling five different looks through the work week can be particularly daunting. Dont fret anymore.Here's a guide to sauntering into your workplace in style with an eclectic mix of fashionable footwear to suit every taste and mood from Shashank Arya, Director, DAR Group (for Heel & Buckle London by Berleigh), Rohan Batra, Managing Director, FILA India and Kapil Mahtani, CEO, Tresmode. *…

Mumbai, June 29 : It will be a dream come true for six aspring models when they walk for the first time at Winter/Festive 2018 edition of Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) 2018 August 22-26 at the St. Regis hotel here.LFW held the model hunt for the upcoming season on Thursday and a special panel of industry experts chose the six winners, a statement said. The models are Priti Jana from Kolkata; Rewati Chetri from Assam; Dechka Asthakumar from Bengaluru; Mariana Falaschi from Italy; Sharvi Bhujbal from Mumbai and Rishita Koruturu…

New Delhi, June 27 : Dressing up for work in the heat can be a challenge. When it comes to workwear, finding the right balance between comfort and style is a must, say experts. Ritika Taneja, Head Category of ShopClues, Radhika Singhal, In-House Fashion Expert, FabAlley and Natascha Tate, In-house Stylist, Limeroad, share some fashion tips: * Lace Tops: White lace top paired with a pencil skirt and a pair of high heels is a perfect wear for a summer day at work. * Floral print skirts: From day outs to dinner, a floral…

Mumbai, June 25 : Actress Yami Gautam has been roped in as the ambassador of footwear brand Aeroblu, which is known for its vibrant colours, summery styles and stylish designs.She will be shooting for their campaign soon. "Affordable and comfortable footwear which is equally aspirational is what consumers always look for. I am glad that I am associating with a brand that caters to everyone and yet has great options of style and aesthetic to offer with comfort," Yami said in a statement. On the film front, Yami…

New Delhi, June 21 : Using a lip liner seems fairly simple, however there are some steps that one must follow to get that million-dollar smile, say experts. Bhavya Sharma, Beauty and make up expert at UrbanClap.com lists down few ways to get the lip linear right:* Remove dead skin: Well-hydrated and smooth lips are essential for a neat finish. Apply lip balm to moisturize your lips. And to remove dead skin, gently use a soft toothbrush over your lips. Once this is done, use a tissue paper to blot your lips and to remove the…

Mumbai, June 20 : The 55th Femina Miss India World 2018 winner is Anukreethy Vas from Tamil Nadu, while first runner-up is Meenakshi Chaudhary from Haryana and second Shreya Rao from Andhra Pradesh.Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar crowned her successor Anukreethy at the star-studded grand finale on Tuesday night in Mumbai at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium. Ninteen-year-old Anukreethy is a student of Chennai's Loyola College, pursuing B.A. in French to become an interpreter. Raised by a single mother, the…

Kolkata, June 18 : Model and Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh has been roped in to endorse the fashionable female wear segment of hosiery brand Dollar Industries, it was announced on Monday.Dollar Industries Managing Director Vinod Kumar Gupta said Chitrangada features in a new ad campaign, shot in Bangkok, that showcases products like leggings, capris and inner wears. The company forayed into the fashionable female wear segment under the brand name Dollar Missy in 2014. "She represents today's elegant and…

New Delhi, June 18 : Actress Kangana Ranaut has been roped in as the face of the forthcoming sixth edition of The Vogue Wedding Show (VWS)."It's totally incredible to be the face of the sixth edition of the Vogue Wedding Show. I had a great time shooting with all the gorgeous outfits and jewellery and if the roster of the main event is anything to go by, this is a definite must-visit for everybody with a wedding on their mind," Kangana said in a statement to IANS. Held in partnership with Taj Hotels Palaces…

New Delhi, June 16 : Olivier Couraud, the creator and founder of french skincare brand Olivier Claire, has said Indians are paying more and more attention to their skin."India is a country that makes the French dream... its economy is experiencing exceptional momentum, the luxury hotels and their spas are sublime and their customers travel all over the world which contributes greatly to the global reputation of the Olivier Claire brand," Couraud told IANS in an e-mail interview. The brand has made its entry in…

New Delhi, June 16 : Ace designer Manish Malhotra, who is one of the chief mentors at the London School of Trends, says that global education is making a huge difference to all the design schools of India."It is making a difference overall not just to the design schools. Thanks to global education, global awareness the world is getting far more closer. Social media, travel and interactions with one another is playing a key role to make this happen," he told IANS in a statement. "The diversity and the…

Mumbai, June 16 : Popular designer Masaba Gupta says she has come to realise that beauty is a different kind of burden, which keeps changing with age.Masaba, who is the daughter of veteran actress Neena Gupta and former West Indies batsman Vivian Richards, shared a photograph of herself sporting a black leotard on Instagram on Friday night. "I have come to realise that beauty is a different kind of burden as you keep growing. When I was younger, it was more of a longing to be conventional and check all the boxes/fit-in…

New Delhi, June 14 : Wouldnt it be tremendous if the trousers you wear make you look fit and handsome whilst taking care of the comfort and maintenance aspect. There are plenty of options in the market that are great on the show so opt for it wisely.Suvarna Kale, Head, Design at Blackberrys and Sandeep Khapra - Head Design Menswear, Max Fashion list some options. * The jogger-inspired formal trousers with multi-waist: Just as the name is exciting, so is the fit. The multi-waist of the trousers adjusts itself to give you a…

New Delhi, June 14 : During monsoon, do not stop taking care of your skin thinking that the blazing sun would not harm your skin anymore. Use a soap-free cleanser, exfoliate regularly and do not skip the toner, say experts.Shankar Prasad, founder at Plum; Chytra V Anand, Cosmetic Dermatologist and founder of Kosmoderma Skin and Hair Clinic, and Cyril Feuillebois, director of Kronokare, have listed the must-follow steps for the rainy season: * Limit washing your face 2-3 times a day with a soap-free cleanser. This will help…