New Delhi, Feb 1 : To look your best on your wedding day, remember to use natural skincare products and use mineral make-up to cover the finest lines of dryness, suggest experts.Raj Parikh, skin expert and dermatologist at Aveeno India and Aashmeen Munjaal, wedding planner at Starstruck Wedding Designer, have listed how a bride-to-be's life can become easier: * While selecting a moisturiser, look out for products with naturally active ingredients because nature has the power to to nourish, soothe and even transform your…

Mumbai, Feb 1 : Actress and "Bigg Boss 11" runner-up Hina Khan will make an appearance on the Lakme Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2018 ramp as showstopper for Kolkata-based label Osaa by Adarsh."Fashionista and the new age style icon, 'Bigg Boss' finalist Hina Khan to walk the ramp for Kolkata-based label Osaa by Adarsh at Lakme Fashion Week tomorrow," read a statement issued on Thursday. The show will be titled 'Showroom Edit'. A blend of creativity, instinct and reason, the label Osaa by Adarsh stands…

Mumbai, Jan 31 ; Designers Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra feel that there have been some major changes in the fashion industry over the years, leading to a much-awaited shift that has led to the rejuvenation of young millenials."There have been some major changes over the past few years. I think several factors have contributed to this evolution not only in Mumbai but across the nation, such as awareness, and the significant amount of information available on designs, couture, and luxury brands through digital presence.…

Mumbai, Jan 30 : Actress Swara Bhasker is going to turn showstopper for two different designer brands -- Varnika Arora and Crow by Shaila Khubchandani at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2018 edition.The five-day fashion week will start here from Wednesday and the "Veere Di Wedding" fame actress will make her presence felt on Day 3 and Day 5 of the fashion gala, said a statement. Swara's recent comment on "Padmaavat" made headlines when she, in an open letter, said that the movie glorifies Sati…

New Delhi, Jan 30 : Similar to women's fashion, men's fashion also keeps changing, but many men do not go overboard with trends and stick to their comfort while dressing. Now, they dont have to worry as 2018 brings a host of trends in mens clothing that will match up to their body type.Surya Suri, Founder of the brand Steele, lists some trends * Loose-fitted outfits: Big luxury brands are going back to the 80s style from pastel colours to the boxy outfits and light washed pieces of denim and frayed hems. However, it doesn't…

Mumbai, Jan 30 : Actress Diana Penty will add more Bollywood glamour to the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Spring-Summer 2018 edition as she will be the showstopper for designer Punit Balana.The Jaipur-based designer will showcase his line 'Bagru' at LFW on its closing day on February 4. Known for focusing on local techniques and art, Balana's new line is in tune with the art of creating vivid and intricate prints through the use of natural dyes and traditional techniques. "I have always been very minimalistic and I prefer…

New Delhi, Jan 30 : Sanjay Garg of the label Raw Mango will showcase in Hong Kong on February 3 and 4 and the designer says that he can't wait to go back to the city he loves.The event will take place at 10 Chancery Lane Gallery. "We will be showcasing our designs along with the latest collection 'Cloud People,' featuring garments and saris made through hand embroidery, zardozi and brocade. This will be our third time showcasing in Hong Kong - a city that we love going back to," the designer told IANS. Garg has…

Mumbai, Jan 30 : The Summer-Resort edition of Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) will start here Wednesday, with the five-day fashion gala promising some of the best names from the fashion world as well as Bollywood, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sushmita Sen and Kriti Sanon, walking the ramp. Over 70 designers will showcase their collection at the fashion gala, to take place at JioGarden, Bandra-Kurla Complex.Kareena, who skipped LFW last year after becoming a mother, "can't wait" to make her comeback on the fashion week…

Mumbai, Jan 28 : Former beauty queen Sushmita Sen will add panache to the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2018 ramp as the showstopper for brand Kotwara by Meera and Muzaffar Ali.The veteran designers, known for their elegance personified creations inspired by the traditions of Awadh, will present Samanzar - A Garden of Flowers at LFW, read a statement. Chikankari has seen a sea change with Kotwara innovations with the addition of zardozi, aari and muqqaish to this craft, and the creation of memorable silhouettes…

Mumbai, Jan 25 : Ace designer Anita Dongre is all set to showcase her summer wedding collection "Songs of Summer" at the Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2018.The show will also see R|Elan™ from the house of Reliance Industries Limited presenting a range of new-age fabrics as a part of Dongre's exquisitely embroidered bridal couture collection. With a symphony of subtle pastels and exquisite light fabrics, her collection blends rich luxurious handcrafts and printed stories of love, entwined…

Mumbai, Jan 25 : Designer Ridhi Mehra has completed five years in the fashion industry. To mark the milestone, she has roped in actress Pooja Hegde to walk for her as a showstopper at Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2018 edition.Her collection will be titled Cinco which, according to the designer, will be a melange of cultural accents which Pooja is going to present. The collection will showcase an amalgamation of five different cultures that have shaped her past collections, namely Islamic, Indian, Spanish, French…

Mumbai, Jan 24 : Master couturier Tarun Tahiliani is all set to showcase an avant-garde collection at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2018 edition and his showstopper will be actress Kriti Sanon."It is time for some wonderful freshness in the fashion, glamour space. I had the good fortune to see Kriti in ‘Bareilly ki Barfi', and I thought here's real star power," the designer said about his showstopper in a statement. "Beautiful, poised and the ability to play a small town Bareilly girl in…

New Delhi, Jan 24 : Change is the only constant thing and it applies to the beauty and makeup industry as well. There are always new and creative trends one can see coming every year and some that one should avoid.Pallavi Mehra, Marketing Manager at VanityCask and Davinder Kaur, Makeup expert at MyGlamm list some beauty trends that need a goodbye in 2018. * Using excessive amount of highlighter: Highlighters have been extremely popular the last few years. One big mistake that most of the people make is using excessive…

New Delhi, Jan 23 : Design veteran Ritu Beri on Tuesday said the fashion world in India, like Japan, needs to model a concept towards traditionalism and still be able to cater to what the world demands.Fusion is the key for the future, Beri said during a panel discussion titled 'Fusion is the New Mantra' at the Indo-Asean: Weaving Textile Relations Summit here. "Japanese designers have created very strong corporate entities of themselves and they have not given up the spirit of Japanese culture. India is a real…

New Delhi, Jan 23 : Considered a complex hue by many, ultra violet holds loads of potential to jazz up any boring look with the utmost panache. Be it with ethnic styles or with the western look, experimenting with this vibrant colour will make the feminine beauty stand out and create a powerful statement amidst the blacks, reds and whites.The market offers many versatile shades and hues of ultra violet that can easily make their way into the wardrobe and jewellery box, whether in dresses, maxis, ethnic suits, saris or…

New Delhi, Jan 20 : Besides the white sneakers and black casual shoes, monk straps and brogues are a part of the must-have list of footwear for men this year, say experts.Ankita Bajaj, Marketing Head at Vans India, and Kim Virk, Business Head at Carlton London, have listed the footwear trend for men in the coming days: * Monk straps and double monk straps: They are the most fashionable dress shoes. There are two different types of monk straps -- the single monk straps that have a single belt and one with double monk straps.…

New Delhi, Jan 20 : Don't go overboard by giving your eyes and lips a dramatic makeover and preferably choose a balance look. Also, ensure you remain stress-free to look your best, suggest experts.Nalin Verma, Co-Founder, Euro Chroma Institute of Cosmetolgy and Puniti, Beauty Expert at 7 Shades by Puniti Unisex Salon, have shared tips: * The main idea of a perfect bridal make-up look is to accentuate the best features, and at the same time, keep the overall look simple, yet gorgeous. As it is, Indian brides are loaded with…

New Delhi, Jan 18 : Actress Diana Penty, who launched Gigi Hadid's make-up collection in India, has praised the model, saying her achievements and journey is an inspiration for many.Diana launched Hadid's Maybelline x Gigi Hadid Limited Edition Collection in Mumbai on January 11. "Gigi needs no introduction. She is a really very strong and successful woman and a huge inspiration to a lot of young women around the world with what all she has achieved at such a young age and now she has come up with her collection,"…