Fashion & Beauty

Latest Mehndi Design

2011-09-03T05:55:00.000-07:00

Latest Mehndi Design

Mehndi has broken free of the traditional wedding,Eid days and is being applied for a Valentine�s Day bash , a formal party or even an evening at a disco. In its new avatar, mehndi has been elevated to the status of body art and a fashion accessory for the fashion-conscious youngsters.
Here you find variety of mehndi styles and lots more..
Specialists in recrimination art

Beauty & Health

2011-02-07T07:39:00.000-08:00

Beauty & Health

There's no doubt about it: when you do everything you can to look your best, you feel better about yourself and are ready to tackle the upcoming challenges of each day. Our Beauty & Makeup Tips are designed for busy people of any age and all walks of life. Whether your goal is to learn how to apply makeup, to give yourself the perfect manicure, or find a shampoo that works well with your hair type, we offer tips and techniques that will help you on your way to Being The Best That You Can Be

Jewellery Designs

2011-02-07T07:34:00.000-08:00

Jewellery Designs

The unique beauty of the jewellery reflects the cultural traditions and diversity of the people. Centuries of tradition are artistically and lovingly moulded in each hand-crafted piece of gold, silver and other metallic and non-metallic materials. The 22-karat gold jewellery is mixed with silver, copper or other metals. Intricately woven designs are either traditional or modern. The eastern designs are generally ornate and studded with precious and semi-precious stones. Elegant and delicately simple designs that cater to the international taste and preference are also widely available. Jewellery is ever popular locally and among foreigners with a taste for the exotic. Usually crafted in silver, the chunky designs invariably carry traces of Greco-Roman and Buddhist influences.

Beauty & Style Tips Style Tips Funky stoles are big hit this season than dupattas

2011-01-18T23:26:00.000-08:00

Beauty & Style Tips Style Tips

Warmly wrapped dupatta around swanky dress figures something that has stayed as tradition and requirement of Eastern women fashion trend for so long. Gradually with changing fashion trends dupatta has also undergone drastic changes in designs and shapes.

Funky stoles are this season’s big hit than dupattas. They herald same femininity as dupattas do with their full romance pampering youngish girl and grown women and increasing their beauty and style.

This era of fashion upgrading has lifted neck wrapping clothing as well. Where dupatta is a complete fashion statement stoles are modish that endow glamour to ordinary women and mark her style statement distinctly. Women traditional fashion clothing including shalwar qameez, sari, lehenga and sharara is ornamented with sequined or embroidered dupattas though the women fashion apperals are now more than these-pants with kurta, bell bottoms with long shirts and trousers with stylish blazers are the dress codes that ask for something enhancing gloomy look and appreciating Western suiting. Hence, what else is demanding than a stole sophisticatedly wrapped around head or worn in neck like ascot style.

Designs and prints of women fashion stoles

Silk chiffon stole, animal print stole, velvet stole, fur stoles, crocheted stoles, fiji frolic stole, sensational stole, tropical pastels stole, bold stripes stole, nautical stole, fringed stole, kathmandu stole, buttoned stole, netted stole, tied dyed stole, glittery stole, ruffled stole, ostrich boa stole, silk crinkle stole and more numerous designs are there in women fashion stoles.

Styles of women fashion stoles

Long length stoles, square stole and triangular stoles are the main styles of women fashion stoles but long length stole serve as warmly as a friendly shawl in winter. it can be tied around neck in variety of ways bestowing excitement and bold look to your charming dress.

Fabrics for women fashion stoles

Any of these fabrics can be selected regarding the stuff your dress is going such as cotton stoles, georgette stoles, banarsi stoles, pashmina stoles, woolen stoles, viscose stoles, cashmere stoles, polyester stoles, embroidered stoles and diamenated stoles.

Many fashion designers are creating abstract stoles for women that may be easily replaced with any sort of dress and provide same modish persona as dupattas do with their blossom.

Take Care Of Your Lips

2010-11-27T08:21:00.000-08:00

Take Care Of Your Lips

Lips are weapons for most women, symbols of beauty and sensuality of our century. Since ancient times women have been taking care of their lips, and this tradition certainly goes on.Mimic and facial expressions are very important, especially in the female world, and lips are the main transmitters of emotions and senses. Mishal's Beauty is offering you some tips that will help you to take care of your lips and protect them.
Like our skin lips need care and protection. Being beautiful means being healthy, so the right nutrition is the first thing to consider. Fresh vegetables, fruits and water–this combination is the best natural recipe. Water is the best friend not only for your skin but also for your lips. Using much fluid will keep your lips and skin hydrated.
Lips are very vulnerable and prone to drying and chapping. Usually they become chapped because of the lack of moisture.
Apart from water you may use a balm to hydrate your lips. Weather changes also have their effects on our lips. Apply balms to protect your lips in cold winter or on hot summer days.

Lip glosses and lipsticks can also be helpful. Some lipsticks apart from giving color and aesthetic pleasure also have a treating and healing effect. Most lipsticks function as moisturizers. While looking for lipsticks choose one that is rich in vitamins and nutrients. No matter whether you use balm or lipstick apply it regularly.
The dead layers on the lips need to be removed. The best way to do that is to use a warm washcloth. A washcloth can easily be substituted by a toothbrush. This simple procedure, aimed at massaging your lips, can be practiced every day.
Very often we think that by licking lips we make them hydrated. This is definitely a misleading idea. Instead all the moisture from your lips will be removed and they will be damaged as a result.

Express Yourself With A Tattoo

2010-11-27T08:15:00.000-08:00

Express Yourself With A Tattoo

Each year fashion dictates its rules, and most of us have to refresh our clothes every season.

Today, tattoos and body art form a category in fashion. But unlike clothes we cannot refresh them unless we decide to remove them with the help of surgery. But why experience pain and waste money, if you can get a meaningful tattoo that will say something about you from the beginning? This way you can be fashionable, look original and keep it for the rest of your life.

Here are some ideas for tattoos, and the only thing you should do is to choose the one that describes you the best.

Bird tattoos symbolize freedom, independence and liberty. But these meanings can vary depending on the species. For instance, dove tattoos express devotion. Eagle tattoos have the meaning of strength, power and authority and are very popular today. In the US they also refer to patriotism.

Scorpions and dragons (which originated from Japanese and Chinese cultures) also have meanings of power and danger.

If you’ve set a goal for yourself or have reached it after hard work and it changed your life, a star tattoo is what you should get. A star stands for ambition, goals and aims.

A rose represents love, romance and passion. So a rose tattoo is mostly popular among women. Most flowers and plants generally represent love and respect towards nature.

Travelers usually like to depict a compass on their bodies. The compass and playing cards are believed to bring luck to the bearer.

Fingertips are very popular in the new school of tattooing. They show your uniqueness and individuality.

Sayings and names in Sanskrit or Chinese are all-time popular tatoos and are not so painful, because they usually aren’t very big.

And finally, a tattoo with the picture of your beloved one will never get old, although it requires a lot more detail and pain.

Remember, no matter what tattoo you get, make sure it has meaning. This way it will soon become part of your character.

No More Wrinkles

2010-11-27T08:09:00.000-08:00

No More Wrinkles

In my previous post I was talking about some tips that can help you prevent wrinkles on your face. In this post I am going to introduce several skin beauty tips that help fight against wrinkles.

The rainbow effect. Keep to a healthy eating diet plan. For instance, make a “fruit rainbow” from oranges, apples, bananas and grapes and eat them regularly. Fruits are among the best skin care products for aging skin. Your healthy diet plan should also include raw food (which is low in calories) to keep your skin line-free, soft and smooth and to protect it from wrinkles.

Water. Water is a very vital element. So drink at least eight glasses of water each day to stay hydrated and to flush out toxins from the body. If the weather is very hot, you should drink more, but don’t do too much of a thing. The main point is to keep your skin hydrated to avoid wrinkle problems.

Soap or a cleanser? Are you still washing your face with a soap? If you do, then forget about it. Many people are still not aware that soap contains some ingredients that are not good for your skin and cause wrinkles. You can replace soap with cleansers, for instance. Just find out the right one for your skin type.

When fighting against wrinkles, you can also consider moisturizers. They are among the best anti aging skin care products that help to get rid of wrinkles. You just have to look for the best anti aging moisturizer for your skin type to keep it hydrated.

Homemade Hair Masks

2010-11-27T07:58:00.000-08:00

Homemade Hair Masks

Homemade Strawberry Hair Mask

This luscious mix of rich acidic berries will leave your hair both conditioned and with rich gloss.

Ingredients:

• 8 Strawberries
• 1 tbsp Mayonnaise

Directions:

1. Mash eight strawberries with one tablespoon mayonnaise;
2. Massage into washed, damp hair;
3. Cover with a shower cap, then a warm towel;
4. Wash out with a shampoo/conditioner combination.

Homemade Yogurt Hair Mask

For dry, frizzed out hair, this recipe will bring back the moisture, leaving your hair silky and manageable.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg white (natural moisturizer)
• 6 tbsp natural yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (a great conditioner for dry hair).

Directions:

1. Beat 1 egg white until foamy;
2. Add 6 tablespoons of plain natural yogurt; and mayonnaise
3. Apply to wet hair in small sections at a time;
4. Cover with plastic shower cap or plastic wrap.
5. Leave in for 30 minutes, then wash out with a mild shampoo.
6. Rinse with very cold water.
7. Use monthly to moisturize hair.

Homemade Honey & Olive Oil Hair Mask

For Extra Shiny Hair and Natural Hair Smoothers.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 tbsp olive oil (deep conditioner)

Directions:

1. Mix 1/2 cup honey and 3 tablespoons olive oil;
2. Work a small amount at a time through hair until coated;
3. Cover hair with a shower cap;
4. Leave on 30 minutes;
5. Shampoo well and rinse.

Homemade Fruit Smoothie Hair Mask

Dry-Hair Mask : slather your hair in this rich mask to bring back its luster.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Banana (potassium softens hair shaft)
• 1/4 Avocado (naturally rich moisturizer)
• 1/4 Cantaloupe
• 1 tbsp Wheat germ oil
• 1 tbsp Yogurt
• 1 Vitamin E capsule (optional)
• 2 Tbsp honey (natural moisturizer)
• 3 Tbsp buttermilk (strengthens hair follicles)

Directions:

1. Blend 1/2 a banana, 1/4 avocado, 1/4 cantaloupe, 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil and 1 tablespoon yogurt;
2. For extra conditioning, squeeze in the contents of a vitamin E capsule; honey, and buttermilk
3. Apply to hair from roots to tips.
4. Leave in hair for 15 minutes.
5. Rinse.
6. Use twice a month to maintain healthy hair.

Avocado Rosemary Hair Masks :

Ingredients:

• one avocado
• fresh organic rosemary.
• Break open a vitamin E capsule
• olive (for extra dry or thick hair)
• a lighter oil (like almond or apricot)
• four drops of tea tree two drops of peppermint essential oil.
• four drops of orange essential oil
• two drops of peppermint essential oil.

Directions:

1. Smash up one avocado with fresh organic rosemary.
2. Break open a vitamin E capsule and mix that in.
3. Add a splash of olive oil for extra dry or thick hair or add a splash of a lighter oil (like almond or apricot) for thinner, less dry hair. Don’t add too much oil, or you’ll get a conditioner, not a masque. The texture should be sticky and thick not runny.
4. Drop in four drops each of tea tree and orange essential oil and two drops of peppermint essential oil.
5. Apply to your hair and let it sit for 30 minutes or so. You could wear a shower cap - but I don’t believe in using them. I just clip my hair up in a twist - it works fine and never drips. Rinse out well in cool water for shiner less fizzy hair.

Cucumber & Yogurt Hair Masks :

Note: This masque is drippy, other than adding some base like flour (don’t do that) I have no idea how to thicken it up. So, you may want to take a nice bath as you let this soak into your hair.
Cucumber is also known to fight off chlorine damage well if used weekly.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic plain yogurt
• 1/2 of an average sized peeled cucumber
• a tablespoon of honey
• a few drops of lavender essential oil
• a few drops of chamomile

Directions:

1. Mix in a blender: 1/2 cup organic plain yogurt, 1/2 of an average sized peeled cucumber, a tablespoon or so of honey, a few drops of lavender essential oil, and chamomile. You have some different choices regarding the chamomile. You can chop fresh really fine, boil fresh to a reduction, or add some essential oil of chamomile. I usually have added the oil, or shopped fresh. Boiling is too much extra work.
2. Apply to your head, clip hair up and soak in the tub for 30 minutes.
3. Rinse in cool water for softer, smoother hair.

Homemade Cucumber Hair Mask

As the weather gets colder, you may find your hair becoming brittle and dull. To return the lustrous shine to your locks, use a homemade hair mask. Try this Cucumber to revive your beautiful hair this season.

Ingredients:
• 1 egg
• 1 eggshell's worth of olive oil
• 1 quarter of a peeled cucumber

Directions:

1. Blend the egg, olive oil and peeled cucumber.
2. Spread evenly through your hair, leave on for 10 minutes, then thoroughly rinse.
3. For the best results year-round, continue this treatment monthly.

Homemade Aloevera Hair Masks

Take the case of split ends in the hair, for instance. You just can’t ignore it and leave it to its fate. If left untreated, it leads to poor hair-growth and hair-loss. So make an effort to get rid of split ends with alacrity.
Aloe-vera, the natural healer is a fantastic herb; it is not just good your skin but for your hair as well. Even Cleopatra was believed to have rated it highly as a beauty therapy herb.
Aloe Gels are used to bring shine and smoothness in the hair.
Frizz Control for Curly Hair.

Ingredients:

• 4 big leaves of aloevera
• 250 grams of coconut oil

Directions:

1. Aloe leaves are thick, succulent and have a transparent pulp. Slit open the leaf and scrape out the juicy pulp.
2. Use a liquidizer and blend to make it into a smooth paste.
3. Heat coconut oil in a wok and add the aloe pulp. Keep stirring until the oil floats on the top. Strain the oil and bottle it.
4. Take two tablespoons of oil and massage it well into the scalp.
5. your way from the ends of hair to your scalp, see to it that the ends are properly nourished with oil.
6. Leave on for one hour at least.

Homemade Anti-Dandruff Hair Mask

A. Rosemary

Ingredients:

• 1 handful Rosemary Leaves
• 1 litre water
• 2 tsp.Vinegar

Directions:

1. Boil the water and soak rosemary leaves in it.
2. Let it stand for one night.
3. Strain and add vinegar to it.
4. After shampooing, wash your hair with this preparation. It treats the hair very fast.

B. Sesame Oil and Bhailavan

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 3 tbsp Bhailavan

Directions:

1. Blend the two together and apply it on the head.
2. Leave it on for 2-3 hours
3. Wash it off with a shampoo in lukewarm water.

C. Ginger

Ingredients:

• Ginger root
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:

1. Squeeze ginger root through press to obtain one tablespoon of juice.
2. Mix all ingredients.
3. Apply to scalp and let dry before shampooing.
4. Repeat three times a week.

Coconut Conditioning Cuticles Mask

I still dream of the coconut oil head massages I took from old men and women in Indonesia in trade for some rupiah and a smile. Coconut keeps the dandruff away and this mask helps the kiddies avoid the mid-year lice breakout.
Coconut oil application also helps with dandruff problems too and hence much preferable to other strong medicated shampoos.

Ingredients:

• Pressed coconut oil
• Towel that is still hot, straight from the dryer

Directions:

1. Take a large chunk of coconut cream and,
2. massage it into your hair.
3. From the dryer, take out a warm towel and wrap it around your head,
4. leaving it for an hour.
5. Wash out the coconut with shampoo and a deep conditioner.

Eyelash

2010-11-27T07:52:00.000-08:00

Eyelash Extensions

Having an eyelash extension procedure can improve the appearance of your eyes and create dramatic accents that need no mascara.

Permanent Eyelash Implants

What is Permanent Eyelash Implants?

Many people find that they would like to extend their eyelashes, or make them thicker and fuller. There are many techniques used in order to forward this aim. It is possible to receive semi permanent eyelash extensions, use makeup (such as mascara), or even have surgical eyelash implants. These implants amount to having new, permanent eyelashes placed on the upper eyelid. While some people really enjoy the results of this procedure, others find the thought of surgery so close to the eye and its inherent dangers too difficult to face.

Permanent eyelash implants are in reality a transplant surgery. Understand the process of eyelash implant surgery, which is done under local anesthetic. Hair, including the follicle, is removed from the back of the scalp and then transplanted into the eyelash. Generally, about 30 hair follicles are implanted into each upper lash. The whole process takes 1 to 2 hours and is done as out-patient surgery.

Makeup Tips: Eyes

2010-11-27T07:42:00.000-08:00

Makeup Tips: Eyes

I'm a beauty editor and yet it took me years to figure out how to apply eyeshadow that:

1. Wasn't crooked (hello, mismatched eyes!).
2. Wasn't too dark or blotchily blended (yes, I know "blotchily" is not a word).
3. Didn't extend to the wrong, wrong, wrong upper reaches of my eyelids.

After years of seeing makeup artists in action and learning numerous eyeshadow tips and tricks, here are 10 favorite eyeshadow tips I wish someone had told me twenty years ago:
Ok, well I sorta knew this, but I wasn't sure HOW TO BLEND. You use three different colors: The base, usually a very light taupe, a highlighter for the crease and a main color for the lid, but how to get them to look as if they merge into each other like the colors of a rainbow? My secret: Start light then go darker. Brush the base color to the entire eye up to the brow bone (base is the lightest color), apply the lid color (the medium color) and THEN apply the highlighter (the darkest color). Also, don't be too heavy-handed or you'll have to start over.
Extra tip: Practice makes perfect. Play with your makeup a few days before a big event.

Secret #2: Choose shadows that make the color of your eyes pop

Gone are the days when beauty experts advised against blue shadow. Matching the color of your eye with a shadow actually brings the color out (think blue shadow on blue eyes). At the same time, contrasting colors make eyes pop too (think a deep jeweled blue shadow on deep brown eyes or gorgeous golds with blue eyes). See Is It OK to Wear Blue Eyeshadow?.

Secret #3: Never apply deep color to your browbone -- unless you're doing a cover shoot for Vogue

You don't want the drama too much shadow brings. Apply shadow up to the browbone but don't apply shadow ON the bone unless it's a neutral color.

Mishal Imran

2010-11-26T23:27:00.000-08:00

I am a professional full time freelance makeup artist certified in multi media makeup artistry.

I specialize in airbrush makeup for

Photography

Editorial and Print

Commercial Advertising

Bridal & Special Occasions

What is airbrush makeup? Airbrushing is a patented makeup application technique that utilizes compressed air to spray on a fine mist of makeup. It is the preferred technique for digital photography, high definition TV, and bridal work. Airbrushing makeup provides a camera ready velvety texture that lays on the skin in an even, misted pattern, creating the most natural finish to the naked eye that's virtually invisible on the digital screen.

How does it feel? Airbrush makeup is exceptionally lightweight. Most clients say they feel as if they aren’t even wearing makeup.

What are the benefits of airbrush makeup? Airbrush makeup provides flawless coverage by minimizing skin imperfections while giving skin a beautifully natural finished looking result. It is water resistant and will last for up to fourteen hours or more. Perfect for South Florida's humidity!

Does it cover tattoos, scars, etc? Yes, with paramedical airbrush makeup all skin imperfections including tattoos, scars, bruises, vitiligo, birthmarks, & post-op surgery patients can be concealed, even stretch marks!

Is airbrush makeup right for everyone? Airbrush makeup is suitable for people of all ages and every skin condition. The makeup is hypoallergenic and fragrance free. In fact “Airbrush Makeup” is the only makeup that is suitable for the new “High Definition” standard in television.

Red Carpet Jewellery Design

2010-11-25T01:24:00.001-08:00

Red Carpet Jewelery Design

fashion designer are increasingly turning to the high street to get their desings
seen and worn by the public. It is not a new phenomenon to see high profile designers develop their own lines for big name department stores; it is a perfect relationship in truth. The designers benefit from the public exposure of having their creations hang in storerooms everywhere and the high street is able to showcase cutting edge fashion that they can retail to the masses. Recent trends in accessories have brought jewellery to the forefront with many jewellery retailers seeking designers to create their own ranges to be showcased in their stores and online. Although the commissioning of jewellery designers by big brands is not unknown to the industry, it is a relatively new phenomenon as more fashion designers break out into jewellery to complement their own fashion lines. The conventional perception of jewellery designers is that they are artists producing hand-crafted designs in small workshops. While this is certainly still the case for many designers, the environment is changing as designers see the advantages of teaming up with larger retailers. There aren’t a lot of jewellery retailers out there that sell designer jewellery but it is an up and coming area and fashionistas everywhere should keep their eyes peeled for more designer names in jewellery on the high street.For years we have watched celebrities walk down the red carpet flashing their latest threads, but now interviewers are not only asking who designed their dress, but who designed their jewellery. Staring at the camera close-up of the 6 carat diamond drop earrings with to match or the funkier mulit-coloured precious stone pieces we have seen lately, we know that there is no way that we could shell out the half-a-million dollar price tags that hang from these pieces. But in fact, most celebrities haven’t paid a penny; usually these exquisite pieces are on loan. If only we could be so lucky! Fortunately, retailers have taken notice of our desires plus the size of the average purse and are commissioning designers to create the same high fashion lines for a fraction of the cost, making such jewellery more accessible than ever. Many jewellery retailers such as Astley Clark and Tiffany and Co have teamed up with jewellery designers to create unique lines in their own style to be sold at these retailers. Some lines have become very strong such as Paloma Picasso's designs featured at Tiffany & Co. Her distinctive style has a clear following and has become synonymous with the Tiffany brand further strengthening their customer base. As retailers are catching on to the advantages of taking on more big name jewellery designers to create ranges specifically for their stores, they are putting more of a spotlight on the designers such as seen by the launch of the Julien Macdonald Jewellery range which is very fashion led and will start at prices that everyone can afford and be found on the high street.Many home-grown designers, like Welsh born Julien Macdonald, have found it hard to obtain a big enough market on their own to sell their often handcrafted wares. Unfortunately there are not many organisations in the industry that provide support to young budding jewellery designers. By building relationships with some of the larger retail houses, the designers have found a way to make a living with their art and get the support they require.

Wedding Jewellery - Wedding Jewellery for Modern and Stylish Brides

2010-11-25T01:18:00.000-08:00

Wedding Jewellery - Wedding Jewellery for Modern and Stylish Brides

Stylish and fashion-conscious brides prefer contemporary wedding jewellery and modern designs. There are many categories of bridal jewellery available out there including traditional, classic, antique and modern. Two tone and tri-color and beautiful handcrafted necklaces and bracelets are liked by many people. Contemporary designers make use of inexpensive materials and a wide range of gemstones and crystals to create affordable as well as luxurious jewellery articles for the brides. Their designs are based on the latest metalwork techniques and modern jewellery making approaches. Handcrafted and bespoke jewellery is also preferred by a lot of brides out there.
Different wire wrapping techniques are used by jewellery makers to create wonderful and mesmerizing jewellery articles for the brides. These include bead wraps, braiding, writing in wire, making wire coils, spirals and ribboned scrolls and many others. Modern and trendy jewellery is composed of unusual materials such as stainless steel, titanium and copper. This type of jewellery is perfect for budget-conscious people. If you are planning an affordable wedding, do check out the contemporary designs available in this category. This jewellery also looks unique and very attractive. It can be easily matched with the wedding dress.
Handcrafted wedding jewellery is designed by using 14k and 18k yellow and white gold, platinum and sterling silver. Platinum and pearl wedding bands are gaining widespread popularity because of their allure and individuality. Vincenzo Taormina is a popular designer who offers such priceless rings for brides of all ages. You can also find one-of-a-kind jewellery articles in this collection composed of rare gemstones, beautiful white cultured and black freshwater pearls, and high quality stainless steel. The jewellery itself is truly remarkable and glorious. If you are looking for strictly contemporary designs, do check out this amazing collection.
Commonly used gemstones by Vincenzo Taormina include white CZ, amethyst, blue topaz, pink quartz, garnet, yellow topaz and peridot. Jewellery offered by this designer is not actually listed as wedding jewellery but it can be used as one. The stackable rings with round gemstones are perfect for men and since these rings are made of brushed stainless steel, they are quite inexpensive. You can buy one such ring for as low as $125. Similarly, a tension-set made from polished stainless steel and a complementing round gemstone is available for only $145. Other designers can also be located who specialize in bridal jewellery. Designer inspired jewellery for the bride and the bridegroom is also quite popular all over the world.
Many contemporary designers of wedding jewellery offer bespoke or custom-made jewellery. Signature and wedding bands with certified, brilliant diamonds are offered by a number of modern designers. These rings are available in platinum and 18k gold. Stockert is a renowned designer in this category. Similarly, Breil, David Webdale and Xen also create one-of-a-kind jewellery articles for the brides. Stockert and Xen are German designers, while Breil is based in Italy. David Webdale is known for his contemporary silver buckles. Check out their huge collection to locate wonderful and stylish , earrings, rings and other wedding accessories.

Different types of wedding jewelleries

2010-11-25T01:15:00.000-08:00

Different types of wedding jewelleries

Which type of wedding jewelry that is trendy varies from year to year. Sometimes it should be discreet. Another year, big and eye-catching jewelry applies. Usually, the jewelry matches the bridal bouquet and dress. This applies to both the bride and bridegroom.

The traditional couple are probably looking for a simple but elegant decoration. Pearls in white or pink is always right for the bride and for the bridegroom a pair of beautiful cufflinks or a handsome bracelet chain, is perfect.

Gold is still the most common in terms of engagement and wedding rings. If you can afford it, it is possible to design your own rings.

It is important to choose jewelry according to your personality. Maybe a pair of earrings that you once got from your grandmother matches a newly purchased necklace.

Perhaps you want a tiara in your hair? There are many beautiful tiaras in gold and silver with pearls and precious stones. Or why not a beautiful veil studded with pearls or crystals.

Do not forget to choose wedding jewelleries for your bridesmaids and pages.

The bride's shoes

2010-11-25T01:11:00.000-08:00

The bride's shoes

High-heeled or not on the wedding shoes? White or coloured shoes? Your wedding shoes are a very important detail to the wedding outfit. Which type of shoe fits you best: pumps, high-heeled sandals, slip in etc. If you are not used to wear high-heeled shoes, it is probably not such a good idea to choose it for your wedding-day. If your shoes are not comfortable it can affect your body and carriage.

Walk a mile in your shoes before the wedding, to avoid sores on your feet!

Many brides wear cloth shoes, because they often dye their shoes to match their gowns. There are a lot of beautiful styles of wedding shoes made in cloth. But of course, you can wear shoes in other material also, such as leather. Comfort is the key when it comes to wedding shoes!

You must not have white wedding shoes. Red shoes in silk together with a cream coloured bridal gown looks gorgeous. Or you find a pair of shoes in the same colour as your bridal bouquet.

You can also decorate your shoes with laces, beads, rhinestones etc.

Wedding dress & Beauty tips

2010-11-25T01:06:00.000-08:00

Wedding dress & Beauty tips

Does the wedding gown fit? What is important to remember when you walk the stairs or when you are sitting in a chair. Your make up and wedding hair must be set before you put on your wedding gown. Slip into it without your shoes. Adjust the gown to fit the bust, shoulder, arms, waist and hips. }Remember, if the gown is very long and also very wide and your hair has extra volume this day, you will take up some extra space. If your wedding gown has a long skirt, remember to lift it up when you walk the stairs. Lift the bottom of the skirt when you sit down.

If the weather is cold, put on some warm underwear.

If you are wearing gloves, you only take them off when you are eating and drinking.

Take care of your wedding gown. Look out for thorny bushes and trees, sharp edges of furniture, cars etc. avoiding scratches in the fabric. Check the bridal bouquet so it does not leak. Water can make awful spots on the wedding gown.

Enjoy you wedding gown and your big day!

latest and new fashion in wedding lehnga collection

2010-11-23T08:53:00.000-08:00

latest and new fashion in wedding lehnga collection

Pakistani Dress

2010-11-23T08:25:00.000-08:00

Pakistani Dress

How to Shape Thigh Muscles for Sexy Legs

2010-11-23T08:08:00.000-08:00

How to Shape Thigh Muscles for Sexy Legs

Things You'll Need:

Leg weights
Weight lifting equipment
Resistance bands

1
Warm-up muscles before you work them out. Improper warm-up increases your risk for injury during your workout. A proper warm-up consists of joint rotations and approximately 5 minutes of cardiovascular activity.
2
Do squats, the staple of any thigh workout because they target multiple thigh muscles. Start in a neutral position with feet hip-width apart, bend your knees until your thighs are parallel to the floor and then push back up. Hold dumbbells of an appropriate weight to make the exercise more challenging.
3
Try lunges to target the hamstrings and the quadriceps. Start in a neutral position and take a large step either forward or backward keeping your front knee in line with your ankle. These can be stationary or walking.
4
Use leg lifts to target leg abductors and leg adductors located on the outside and inside of the thigh respectively. Leg lifts can be done from a laid down position or while standing. Leg weights or resistance bands can be used to increase resistance and challenge the muscles more intensely.
5
Spend a few minutes stretching your thigh muscles after your workout. Stretching elongates the muscle, improves flexibility and helps prevent injury.
6
Include a cardiovascular workout in your routine at least 3 times a week. Cardiovascular exercise helps burn fat and increase your metabolism.

Tips & Warnings

Start slow. Working out with too much weight or attempting more repetitions than you can handle can cause injury that will stall your sculpting plan.
Try topical creams, endermologie or mesotherapy to get rid of cellulite that is resistant to exercise. No matter how much you workout, some cellulite can remain, but these treatments have had promising results for many users.
Combine a thigh workout with cardiovascular exercise by running uphill or doing stair stepping. This is one of the most efficient ways to shape sexy legs.
Maintaining a healthy diet will maximize your exercise results.
Consider hiring a personal trainer for one or more sessions to tailor a personalized workout routine.
Before starting any workout regimen, it's a good idea to get the okay from your doctor.
Some fat deposits in your thighs may not be affected by working out. Genetics also play a role in the shape of your thighs. In those cases, liposuction may be your only recourse to create shapely, sexy legs.

Beauty Tips That Won't Break the Bank

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Beauty Tips That Won't Break the Bank

When it comes to looking your best, upkeep costs like make-up, hair care, skin care and spa treatments can cost a pretty penny. American women spend an average of $7 billion a year on cosmetics and services each year, according to a 2008 study by the YWCA. Luckily, the price of beauty can be trimmed when you replace salon treatments for do-it-yourself solutions that cost less than $10.

No matter how chic your outfit is, bad nails or hair will ruin it all.
— Emily Clark, personal shopper and stylist at Alberta Ferretti

Radiant Skin

Household items are a great option for cost-effective skin care, said Lauren Luke, a self-taught makeup artist who rose to fame with YouTube beauty tutorials.
"You can use honey with sugar and salt crystals for a great smelling home face mask. You can also make a yogurt face mask from fresh yogurt, which is great for the skin. Top it off with some cucumber sliced for each eye to soothe," said Luke, who recently released her line of cosmetics.
Most people spend their money on anti-aging creams, but Luke said they're not necessary. "As long as you keep up the daily moisturizing and wash make up off before bed properly, then you don't need to splurge too much on expensive creams," she said.
Avoid exposure to the sun to maintain healthy, young looking skin. Wear moisturizers and foundations with sun protection. They don't have to be expensive to be good, but they do have to be safe to keep skin looking young, she said.
A final skin tip: Drink plenty of water. It keeps toxins at bay, leading to clearer looking skin, Luke said.

Price:: Honey face mask $5; Yogurt face mask and cucumber $3

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Best beauty gadgets: Clarisonic, Silk’n, Chi, T3 and more

2010-11-23T07:54:00.000-08:00

Best beauty gadgets: Clarisonic, Silk’n, Chi, T3 and more

Last year—inspired by Hadley Freeman’s brilliant book The Meaning of Sunglasses: And a Guide to Almost All Things Fashionable—I wrote about Beauty Therapist Judgement. You know: it’s the well-meaning but mildly insulting evaluation of your skin, feet, nails, hair or whatever body part your beauty professional is treating—usually accompanied by some stupidly obvious advice about what you SHOULD be doing, such as drinking more water or using foot cream.
If you hate this kind of thing, as I do—and yet still require some high-tech beauty maintenance—then you’re probably a good candidate for one (or more) at-home beauty gadgets. Inspired by the devices used by dermatologists, hairdressers and other pros, you can now treat all kinds of beauty issues in the privacy of your own home, whether it’s removing unwanted hair, smoothing out your locks or giving yourself an anti-aging light therapy treatment. Sure, it might take a bit longer to get the results you would from a professional visit, but they’re definitely more affordable. Plus, you can maintain results yourself.
I’ve also gotta say: out of all the beauty swag I’ve tried and tested over the years, I freakin’ LOVE my beauty gadgets. They’ve changed my life and I’m really not kidding. Here’s the lowdown on which ones I recommend investing in—and then a few honourable mentions to consider.

Hair Removal Tips and Advice

2010-11-23T07:42:00.000-08:00

Hair Removal Tips and Advice

Shaving Tips: Stop Knicks and Bleeding on Your Legs, Underarms,
and Bikini Area Will the Right Razor

How To Get A Close Shave

Whether you’re learning to shave for the first time as a young lady or you’ve been shaving for years, chances are you’re legs aren’t as smooth as you’d like them to be. There aren’t any incredibly secret or hidden tricks when it comes to attaining a close shave. It’s not difficult! All you must do is follow these simple safety hints and hair removal advice and before you know it you’ll learn how to get smooth and sexy legs, every time you shave.

Selecting the Perfect Razors for You

The first step you should take, before shaving your underarms, legs or bikini area is choosing a razor. It may sound like an easy task, but finding a razor that’s best for your body and skin can be a challenge. Some people prefer to use an electric razor while others like a ceramic or double edge straight razor. The best way to find out what works best for you is to experiment. Try each type of razor and see which one you feel most comfortable using. If you’re looking for a close shave, steer clear of disposable razors, unless you’re traveling. Whether you go with Venus or Gillette has less consequence than what type of razor you choose.

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Tired of Shaving Every Single Day?
Shaving every single day to keep away unwanted body hair takes time and effort. And, even when you put in that time and effort, often your legs, underarms, and bikini area are still not as smooth as you’d like. Professional laser hair removal treatments can be extremely costly, more than most people can afford. What if there was a way to decrease the amount of unwanted hair, not only allowing you to shave more infrequently but also have smoother skin? Thermal hair removal devices send a signal of heat to the hair, basically removing the hair and delaying regrowth. Regular use of thermal hair removal will result in thinner, less coarse hair, ultimately requiring less shaving and maintenance. And, by avoiding the irritation of shaving, you’ll have fewer ingrown hairs, pimples, or rashes to worry about.

Want to find out how to shave less and still have less unwanted body hair?

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Using a Lubricator

One of the vital components needed in attaining a shave free of knicks is lubrication. Many people are mistaken and think soap is a good way to prepare your legs for the shaving process. The truth is that soap can often dry out your skin, making you more prone to knicks, bleeding, ingrown hairs and bumps. Shaving cream or gel is often the easiest way to prepare your legs for the process and avoid a rash, unwanted stubble or missed hair growth.

After Shaving

Remember this warning; never leave the bathroom after shaving without moisturizing. It is vital you moisturize your legs after shaving them. After getting out of the shower or bath, be sure to grab some unscented body lotion and give your legs a good drink. Use unscented varieties because they’re easier on your open pores and won’t likely break you out in a razor rash. If you’re extremely sensitive, be sure to skip the lotion and go straight for a little baby oil. It will provide the moisture, without leaving you with red bumps. With oil, a little goes a long way!

Shaving Tips

The key to getting a good shave is following a good routine. Here are some other shaving tips that can help you get the close shave you desire.

Wait until the end of your bath or shower to shave. It’s when the skin is most supple and the hairs are softer.
Shave in the morning for a guarantee of smooth legs throughout the day.
Don’t shave before hitting the beach or pool. If you need to shave for these events, do so the night before.
Shaving your bikini line every day will help you avoid razor rash in that area.
If you run out of shaving cream or gel, grab your hair conditioner instead. It works great as a lubricant for shaving and will leave your legs conditioned and smelling great.

Applying Bridal Makeup

2010-11-23T07:28:00.000-08:00

Applying Bridal Makeup and Choosing a Stylist for Day or Night Weddings for Professional Looking Results

Choosing a Make-up and Hair Stylist for Your Wedding Day

Hiring a makeup artist to first conceptualize your wedding look and then apply your makeup on the day of the wedding is a smart move. If you can afford the time and money, having the entire bridal party done by a professional will make your bridesmaids and your mom look their best for the photos, too. Traditional Indian weddings involve painting the hands and feet with henna as well as applying cosmetics and dressing the bride in her wedding sari: in the past, the women in the family readied the bride for her wedding, but with more families living far apart, brides are opting to bring in experts to help the wedding go smoothly.

Plan ahead to get the right professional bridal make-up artist

Choosing a stylist is a little tricky and shouldn't be done at the last moment. If you don't already have a favorite stylist, don't just pick the first one you meet unless you have an instant rapport. Shop around: ask to see their portfolios, talk with them about your ideas and the styles you are planning to evoke at your wedding. Look for someone who has similar taste and who wants to support your dreams on your wedding day. Equally important is reliability: ask for references and call the stylists' old clients to ask a few questions. Did the stylist show up on time? Was he or she prepared, having brought the tools needed to get the job done? And was the bride comfortable with stating her wishes and getting what she wanted from the stylist?

Have a mock-up or trial run with the professional stylist before making a final decision

Once you've narrowed your choices down to two or three (having already made sure they aren't booked on the date of your wedding), visit the stylist and have a trial run of the makeup you want to wear for your wedding. Talk about the lighting where the ceremony and reception will be held, and the look you want for your photos, which should influence the cosmetics you use. Are you looking for a dramatic look or something natural and fresh? Will your hair be up or down, and what sort of hair accessories or veil will you be using? Coordinate your makeup with your hair style, jewelry and gown.

Consider the time of day and wedding setting: Night, Day, or Weddings Outdoors

If your wedding is during the day and outside and the reception in the evening and indoors, you may want to schedule a second makeup session between the ceremony and the reception. You may need makeup that's lighter for daytime portraits, but for evening revelries you may want to go a little heavier on the eye makeup. Darker eye shadow, deeper blusher and shimmery lip color may be perfect for nighttime, but in the daylight you may need more natural eye shadow colors and a matte lipstick. Work out the details with your stylist so all your portraits come out showing you at your very best.

DIY Bridal Makeup Still Requires a Little Advice from a Professional

If you decide to do your own makeup or have a friend do it for you, it's still worthwhile to get tips from an expert and then practice your makeup before the big day. Then, prepare as a professional would with towels to wrap around the neck (and over that gorgeous gown), brushes for applying makeup so your hands don't get stained (or worse, stain your clothes) and a bottle of spot remover standing by. Don't let a wayward mascara brush wreck your ivory lace veil!

Wedding & Bridal Beauty Tips

2010-11-23T07:21:00.000-08:00

Wedding & Bridal Beauty Tips

Always Avoid White

While there are many things you can certainly wear to a wedding, the easiest place to begin might be what you should never wear to a day or nighttime wedding. Most importantly, never wear white to a wedding. Proper wedding etiquette states only the bride should be in white on her wedding day. Of course, if the bride arranges for her groom to wear a white tie and tuxedo there is no fashion taboo being committed. While this may be a cultural fashion rule with a rich tradition and history there’s always at least one guest who pushes the limits and shows up in white or a similar color like ivory. Take our advice and don’t be that guest!

Black Is An Easy Choice

If the invite isn’t clear about the dress code for the nighttime wedding clothing expectations, you can always play it safe with a Little Black Dress. While it may seem like a boring choice, it’s extremely easy to make a black dress work in casual or formal situations. Add formal jewelry to your dress in case the attire is formal that can easily be removed and slipped into your purse if you arrive to see others wearing much less formal attire. Pair a black dress with a pair of simple black heels and no matter what the dress code may be, you’ll look as if you fit in perfectly.

Think About The Season

When dressing for a nighttime wedding it’s also important to think about the weather. While you may long to wear your strapless black dress, if the weather is chilly you’ll need to remember to bring a wrap along. After all, chances are a nighttime wedding’s temperatures will be cooler than a day wedding. This is true for any time of year.

Pant Suits Are A Possibility

Many women don’t feel comfortable wearing skirts or dresses to any event, regardless of whether it’s a wedding or not. While most pant suits are too casual for a nighttime wedding, some wedding attire designers are finally creating beautiful pant suits suitable for wedding wear. Be sure you aren’t reaching in the closet for your favorite office pant suit, however. Look for a pant suit with sequins or beading around the top jacket to help you fit in whether the event is casual or more formal. Nighttime wedding clothing options might not be limitless but there are many options to think about. From your Little Black Dress to a dressy pant suit, you definitely have choices to make. Think about using accessories to help you quickly dress up or dress down an outfit, even after you’ve arrived to the wedding ceremony. Of course, if you want to quickly figure out what the bride would love to see her guests wearing you can always make a quick phone call and ask her yourself!

Easy Makeup Tips

2010-11-23T07:13:00.000-08:00

Easy Makeup Tips

Simple eye make up tips to shape up your eyes in the way you want them to look. Eyes are the most prominent and delicate feature of our face. Applying glamorous eye makeup will enhance the body and definition of your eyes, but correct makeup application is bit tricky to do. Eye shadow is considered as the most beloved and attractive part of makeup which can do magic with your looks. The choice of eye shadows should be made according to the shape and color of eyes.

The appropriate strokes of eye makeup can do wonders with your eyes by visually changing their shape in seconds. Eye shaping is the fiddliest thing to do in eye makeup, but once you will follow our easy eye makeup tips for eye shaping, this will no more be problematic for you.

Eye Shaping for Close-Set Eyes

For the close-set eyes, eye makeup is used to make eyes look further apart. To enhance the width between the eyes, the outer corners of the eyes should be more highlighted with the intense color eye shadow, with thicker eyeliner stroke and with the mascara thickening coat. You can widen the space between your eyebrows by plucking and extending the brows with brow pencil at the ends.

Eye Shaping for Wide-Set eyes

For wide-set eyes, eye makeup is used to reduce the space between both eyes. The inner corner of eyes should be emphasized to make eyes closer together by using darker colors. The eyebrows should be made little closer to nose with the help of eye pencil and thin line of eyeliner should be applied.

Eye Shaping for Almond Eyes

Almond eyes are considered as an ideal shape for experimenting different eye makeup looks. The easiest eye makeup tips for almond eyes are to apply light/neutral eye shadow on the lid, followed by dark color on outer corner. Blend the shades properly and if you want your almond eyes to give a round look, stop eyeliner before the outer corner of the eye. Define more volume by using mascara on upper lashes on outer corners.

Eye Shaping for Small eyes

Women with small eyes always look out for eye makeup that enriches the look of their eyes and make them more prominent. To attain a look of larger eyes, the eye makeup tip is to apply pastel/light shadow on the eyelids, followed by medium-toned color in the creases. To make the eyes prominent, apply highlighting shade under the brow.

To enhance the visual appearance of eyes, line upper and lower lids with soft-colored eyeliner. Enhance eyebrows and apply black mascara on upper and lower lashes.

With our easy eye makeup tips you can effortlessly add glamour to your eyes by using simple eye makeup products and techniques for eye shaping.

Fashion & Beauty

Latest Mehndi Design

Latest Mehndi Design

Beauty & Health

Jewellery Designs

Beauty & Style Tips Style Tips Funky stoles are big hit this season than dupattas

Take Care Of Your Lips

Express Yourself With A Tattoo

No More Wrinkles

Homemade Hair Masks

Eyelash

Makeup Tips: Eyes

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Secret #2: Choose shadows that make the color of your eyes pop

Secret #3: Never apply deep color to your browbone -- unless you're doing a cover shoot for Vogue

Mishal Imran

Red Carpet Jewellery Design

Red Carpet Jewelery Design

Wedding Jewellery - Wedding Jewellery for Modern and Stylish Brides

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Different types of wedding jewelleries

Different types of wedding jewelleries

The bride's shoes

The bride's shoes

Wedding dress & Beauty tips

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latest and new fashion in wedding lehnga collection

Pakistani Dress

Pakistani Dress

How to Shape Thigh Muscles for Sexy Legs

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Tips & Warnings

Beauty Tips That Won't Break the Bank

Beauty Tips That Won't Break the Bank

Radiant Skin

Best beauty gadgets: Clarisonic, Silk’n, Chi, T3 and more

Best beauty gadgets: Clarisonic, Silk’n, Chi, T3 and more

Hair Removal Tips and Advice

Shaving Tips: Stop Knicks and Bleeding on Your Legs, Underarms, and Bikini Area Will the Right Razor

How To Get A Close Shave

Selecting the Perfect Razors for You

Tired of Shaving Every Single Day?

Using a Lubricator

After Shaving

Shaving Tips

Applying Bridal Makeup

Applying Bridal Makeup and Choosing a Stylist for Day or Night Weddings for Professional Looking Results

Choosing a Make-up and Hair Stylist for Your Wedding Day

Plan ahead to get the right professional bridal make-up artist

Have a mock-up or trial run with the professional stylist before making a final decision

Consider the time of day and wedding setting: Night, Day, or Weddings Outdoors

DIY Bridal Makeup Still Requires a Little Advice from a Professional

Wedding & Bridal Beauty Tips

Always Avoid White

Black Is An Easy Choice

Think About The Season

Pant Suits Are A Possibility

Easy Makeup Tips

Shaving Tips: Stop Knicks and Bleeding on Your Legs, Underarms,
and Bikini Area Will the Right Razor