Saturday, November 28, 2009

Shilpa Shetty Wedding

Finally Shilpa Shetty got married to her British Indian beau Raj Kundra. The ubiquity of her wedding talks on television and print has been a bit much, but we still can't miss the bride's and her friends' pictures on her wedding ceremony and reception.


Shilpa Wedding's Grand Reception

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra's grand wedding reception was held at Grand Hyatt, Mumbai and, it goes without saying, was attended by who who's of the business and glam world.

For the reception Shilpa wore a sequineed golden Tarun Tahiliani contemporary lehenga, inspired by a dress, while the British businessman, Raj Kundra wore a black sherwani by the duo Shantanu and Nikhil.

I'd say I was disapponted by the bride, who didn't pay much attention to her groom. His sherwani was rather disappointing and we wish he would have worn something better. As for Shilpa, she certainly looked stunning. But considering it was her wedding, a more traditional lehenga would have been better suited for the reception. There's nothing like a demure bride. She's looking more like ready for an item number, than a bride.

Well it was their 'Big Day', so everything is forgiven.
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The Guest List

Shilpa Shetty's wedding reception was a star-studded affair with bigwigs Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan attending the wedding ceremony to wish the couple a happy life ahead. Let's see who wore what at the occassion.
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Shamita Shetty, certainly not the guest but family, wore a blue green Manish Malhotra saree for the reception. Weddings are the perfect occassion to bring our your blingiest saree, but this one does not work at all. The colour and the design both are a turn-off. Shamita, it was your own sister's wedding, you surely could have done better.

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Rani Mukherjee was one of the most well-dressed attendees at Shilpa Shetty's wedding. She turned in a lovely pink Manish Malhotra wedding and looked quite a stunner.


Rani Mukherjee at Shilpa Shetty's Wedding (above, below)
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Aishwaya Rai Bachchan attended Silpa Shetty's wedding reception with her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan (why is Abhishek always missing?). She wore a pink Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla pink anarkali, that she also wore back in 2007 at Bachchan Sandhya in New York.

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Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan at Shilpa Shetty Wedding (above, below)
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Rekha attended Shilpa's wedding in her classic kajevaram style. I am already not a big fan of kanjevarams and this look is too blingy and passe for me. The drape does not look too good, too much jewelry with the already bright saree and the blouse looks bit ill-fitted. Rekha sure looks lovely despite everything though.


Rekha at Shilpa Shetty's Wedding Reception

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Among the other high profile guest, the always flamboyant Vijay Mallya made a grand entrance at Shilpa's wedding reception at Hyatt in a black suit and smart smart shoes. Smart and Sophisticated, nothing too overdone.


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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Love Your Body: Parben Free Body Care

When it comes to skincare or skin products, natural is the way to go.

Even the big and famous cosmetic and body care companies use ingredients that cause cancer, kidney damage, headache and the list goes on.

I've found a company that uses all natural ingredients and does not even use parabens, SLS or petrochemicals in its products, the ingredients whichare found in the vast majority of toiletries on most bathroom. In fact they don't use animal derived ingredients, so you can be relieved that they are cruelty-free.
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Yes thats the name of the body care brand NAKED, strip down to the best raw ingredients and not to veil them in unnecessary chemicals or artificial colours. It has no synthetic ingredients and has atleast 97% of its ingredients natural.
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97% Natural, but What about the other 3%?
They say....

"The other 3% - is made up of miniscule amounts of synthetic ingredients to ensure safety and stability of the products e.g. the preservative system (like Benzoic Acid or Methylisothiazolinone) to stop mould and fungus growing after opening; binding agents like EDTA which stop unwanted chemical reactions and separation; and performance enhancers like anti-static agents to prevent flyaway hair. In many cases we reach 99.5% naturalness"





Crammed with gorgeous high quality botanical extracts and created with plant and mineral derived ingredients, Naked products range includes creamy, foamy body washes with tantalizing scents (like White Ginger and Minty Menthol), shampoos and conditioners tailored to your hair type (straight or curly, normal to dry, etc) as well as luxurious, soothing body butters, exfoliating scrubs and daily face washes.
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They're also all reasonably priced; most of the range costs �3.91, with none of the products costing more than �7.82.

Recommended Product:
Naked's Coco de Mer Body Butter, it moisturises your body making it soft and supple and leaving it smelling gorgeous.



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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Winter Autumn Designer Picks at Bargain

Winter is approaching and its time you deck up your wardrobe with some stylish designer buys at bargain.

Lace, satin, embellishments, black, tailored, gold, shimmer are some of the key Autumn/Winter must haves.

BEAUTIFY'S DESIGNER PICKS


The Feminine Look

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Prada Lace Dress, Donna Karan Clutch, VBH Velvet Clutch, Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Necklace



Tailored
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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Best Dressed Celebs in October

Let's check out some of the best dressed celebrities in the month just gone by - October 2009.
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Gwen Stefani at 26th Annual Night of Stars Awards in NYC

Gwen Stefani looked absolutely stunning at 26th Annual Night of Stars Awards in New York City. She kept it short and simple and something about this look is just so perfect. Gwen gives us a refreshing change and honestly not missing the red lip look she usually dawns.

She wore a belted halter dress, a L.A.M.B. clutch, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and patent peep-toe pumps. She took a classic LBD and added a high-gloss belt, instantly transforming it into edgy leg-baring dress with high/low hemline that perfectly suits her rock-star style and adds a touch of charm.

Gwen looks great! She looks pretty and demure.
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Eva Longoria Parker at the Rally for Kids with Cancer in Miami

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Eva Longoria Parker wore an electric-blue dress and taupe pumps at the Rally for kids with cancer scavenger hunt at the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami Beach. The cobalt sheath does the perfect justice to her curves.
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Eva Longoria Parker at the Rally


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Reese Witherspoon at Avon events

Reese Witherspoon continues to delight with her always so perfect look. She chose to wear a black and white look at the Avon Foundation's - Champions Who Change Womens Lives.

At another event Reese Witherspoon and Avon celebrate the launch of her new fragrance In Bloom by Reese Witherspoon in Times Square, NYC on Wednesday. For the occassion, she wore a gorgeous red embroidered L�Wren Scott dress from the Spring 2010 collection.

Like her in at both the occasions. You like?
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Jennifer Lopez at the LA Premiere of 'This is it'

Jennifer Lopez chose a sparkly glittery black look at the priemiere of 'This is it'. She was clad hea-toe in Herve Leger wearing a beaded black dress, studded slouch knee-length boots, a big bracelet and black clutch.
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Jessica Alba - a casual look

Jessica Alba looked stylish in the casual ensemble while she was out and about in Beverly Hills with her daughter. Alba wore a sleep striped cardigan, slim fit jeansand knee-high suede bots, along with a hardware heavy black bag.
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Jessica Alba in Beverly Hills


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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Christian Louboutin Dresses Barbie

Shoe designer Christian Louboutin teamed up with Barbie to create a collection for the doll - My Year in Paris. Christian Louboutin gave Barbie doll a complete makeover on her 50th anniversary. He not only designed shoes for her but also revamped her whole wardrobe.

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My Year in Paris with Christian Louboutin will see three different Barbie - the jewel thief-themed Barbie (to be launched in December 2009, safari-themed Barbie (to be launched in February 2010), and Cannes Film Festival Barbie,(in May 2010). Louboutin's Barbie will be available at the price of US$120 for a set. All the three dolls will be packaged in Louboutin shoe boxes, which will be accompanied by four pairs of Barbie-sized Louboutin heels. Thousands of women would die to get a Louboutin pair, but here's our lucky Barbie who's wearing them (and not one but four pairs in each set!!!!).
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As part of the collection an album will be published, for which a whole city was created for Barbie, and not just any city but City of Paris. The images include beautiful pictures of Paris and a gorgeous doll-girl wearing Louboutin shoes and perfect clothing.
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Sure the pictures look good and the idea is interesting, but creating Louboutin clad Barbies for little kids sounds too materialistic. They're just small kids, wanting to play with their dolls, what do they understand about designer mania. And why make them understand at such small age? Hoity-toity women would be happy to but these Barbie for their kids. But honestly, spare the kids of these materialisms.

Instead of roping in Mr. Louboutin, some other publicity stunt, that would have benefitted society too, would have been a better idea.

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Jimmy Choo for H&M to debut on Nov 14th

Early in June H&M announced that Jimmy Choo will be doing a Collection for H&M. The collection will include handbags, shoes (of course), men's line of shoes and accessories and yes there will also be a clothing line to complement the accessories.

We're eagerly waiting for 14th November, as this is when the collection is debuting.
Read on for the collection preview.
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Jimmy Choo for H&M - Collection Preview


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For full collection preview, click here.

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Price Range?
- Footwear will run from $99-$129, with high-end models topping $299.
- Handbags will be priced from $59.95 to $299.
- Clothing line will have $69.95 tank tops and $249 suede one-shoulder dresses.

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Kate Moss for Topshop's Christmas collection

Topshop unveiled its Kate Moss Christmas Collection. And obviously, for the photoshoot of campaign the model was Kate Moss herself. The photoshoot was done with unusual lightling making Kate look really curvy and hot.

Kate Moss has been designing for Topshop for quite some time. This collection is inspired by traditional Japanese and Chinese styles and techniques and fuses the old with the new. It displays prints of bamboo, flying stalks, lotus flowers, fireworks to reflect the richness of orient.


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The 35-year model also included lingerie to Topshop's Christmas Collection that included floral printed silk pyjamas, chiffon jumpsuits and traingle shaped bras.
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To shop the collection, click here


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Friday, October 30, 2009

President Influencing the Fashion World

President and Prime Ministers are now influencing the fashion world or another way of creating attention on runways?

Last year, Jean-Charles De Castelbajac showed off his Spring 2009 collection during Paris Fashion Week with President Barak Obama inspiring his collection. Even Sonia Rykiel's Spring 2009 collection had the Prez Obama effect. Her collection included sweaters that read "I have a dream" and "Obama".

Spring 2009 looks at Sonia Rykiel (left) and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac (right)

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Now is it the west effect or really the PM inspiration, Indian designer Rohit Mittal flaunted his model who was wearing a dress with a picture of Prime Minister Mr Manmohan Singh. The short-length black and white checkered dress, with a kitsch, bearing the image of a smiling Mr. Singh wearing his trademark blue turban � is a part of Mittal�s Spring 2010 collection.

Rohit Mittal Spring 2010 Collection

Its one thing to get attention on the runway, while other thing to wear such pieces.
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Monday, October 26, 2009

Nail Trend Fall and Winter 2009/2010

A woman's nails can really make or break her impression. Clean, tidy well-shaped nails is a must for every woman. Now let's see what are the Nail Trends for the nail-savvy women this season.

Shape and Length
Natural is the word for this season. Keep your nails in natural squoval shape. Square, the French way, has always been popular but natural shape is what you should go for. And keep your length keep them medium-long, the very long ones are a pass�. The short ones are not only fashionable, but easy to maintain.

Squoval?
File nails into a square shape with rounded edges, keeping them a little longer.
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Colour
This season�s colors are elegant, bold and suit women who love to take risks. Many celebrities and across the runway were flashing the look of high shine, to metallics (golds, silver, bronze), and glittery finishes. Dark cues were ubiquitous like navy blues, dark plums, bright and deep reds, greys and charcoals, deep purples navy blues, rich chocolate browns, copper, lavender and wines.

If dark is not your thing, go for glittery, sparkly and shiny look in your favourite hues. Classic red is always in vogue.


Chooing the Dark Nail Colour according to your skin colour


For light skin: If you have fair skin, opt for blue-based shades with soft shimmer, which will look crisp, not gothic. Reds or Crimsons with hint of pink or earthy chestnut with mettalic finish will give a pretty edge to your look. If you want something in shades of purple then a feminine berry would suit your complexion.


For medium skin: Opt for gold flecks and warm undertones which make even tricky colors, like purple, flattering if you have olive or tan complexion. Classic ruby red with a sexy metallic finish, deep violet with gold shimmer or copper would suit your skin colour.


For dark skin: You can take the dark nail trend to the extreme by opting for strong hues that border on black. Deep luxe burgundy, inky aubergine with high sheen or dark chocolate would make your nails pop.


Bored of the same shades?
MAC special Fall-Winter Collection 2009 is the answer. MAC, in association with Jin Soon Choi, has lunched six daring and unique shades . You won't be able to find these colours in stores, as they're only available on the MAC website. In case you don't know, Jin Soon Choi is a nail guru and founder of Jin Soon Natural Hand and Foot Spas in New York. She has catered to many celebrities, fashion shows, and photography, and is especially known for her beautiful and intricate nail art designs.



Their shades include:
1. Cool Reserve - Dirty Grey Lavender
2. For Fun - Rich Clean Purple
3. Dance All Night - Brick Red
4. Dry Martini - Khaki Olive Green
5. Rich Dark Delicious - Rich BLackened Brown
6. Beyond Jealous - Blackened Blue Green


Tip for wearing Dark Nails:
Black is a severe nail shade and tends to highlight chips or cracks. Use a ridge-filler as a base and apply a top coat daily (from Instyle).



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