Friday, December 19, 2008

Celebrity Watch - December 2008

From the last month's celebrity watch, this time the (Bollywood) glitterati seem to have taken some style tips and have really worked hard on their wardrobe. Read on to see what I mean.

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Grey Moods and Black Magic
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Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar at Indian Television Awards
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Twinkle is wearing a nice grey shift dress with hubby Akshay looking hot as ever in the black suit. Did they both just had a squabble? Looks like, with Akshay pulling her hand a bit hard and from that agitated look on Twinkle's face. But they definitely look good together.

A metallic accent belt cinching the waist, oversized clutch and those gold hoops are the perfect addition to the dress. Twinkle sure understands the power of right accessories and always works it in her favour.

When it comes to style, I like Twinkle, she is one of the few stylish girls in the Bollywood industry who has a good taste, experiments and gives more hits than misses. In fact she was featured in this month's ELLE (India) in the 50 most stylish list.


Pencil Skirts and Blouses - a new fav of Bollywood girl(s?)


Who is carrying the look better, Karisma or Priyanka?


L - Priyanka Chopra at Ayushi Mahajan Art Event ; R - Karisma Kapoor

Although I think both look good, satin is just not working for me. And I see some issues with Priyanka's blouse.

 
Priyanka Chopra at a Medical Camp in Mumbai
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After a few fashion-fiascos Priyanka seems to be playing safe but she sure looks good. Same style, pencil skirt with a girly blouse tucked-in, but in quick succession. I'd prefer to repeat the style than looking horrendous, if I get it wrong 8 out of 10 times. Well Priyanka, experiment the next time, but please take a good stylist's advice.



Victoria Beckham

Who do you like better, Bollywood girls Priyanka or Karisma in their skirts or the sophisticated Posh (Victoria Beckham) in her calf-length dress (which at one glance looks like skirt and a blouse)?
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Preity Zinta (L) at 5th Dubai International Film Festival and (R) at a photocall in Dubai
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After a few misses Preity has come to her stylish sense once again. Cheers Preity, you're looking nice. The jacket in both the looks has been carried well. She has smartly created different looks with one piece of clothing. Girls take some tip.

Click here to read more on how to create different looks with one piece of clothing, without being caught wearing it again.
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L - Sienna Miller and R - Keira Knightley
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I like the monochromatic look of Sienna Miller, in the little black dress and this season's hot accessory 'tights'. While Keira Knightley has worked on this season's hottest trend 'lace' in a gothic-ish tiered dress. Like her shoes too.


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Sunday, December 14, 2008

Celebration Time - gift ideas



It’s that time of year - celebrations and decorations. Shopping and gifting.

Temperature is dropping and we’re sipping hot coffee. And, beauty gift sets are everywhere we turn! The packaging, the limited editions, having several items from my favorite brand all in one little package, the deals…it makes me feel oh-so-merry! This winter, there are gift sets galore! Here are some of our favorites:
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BODY SHOP gift sets:
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1. Strawberry Sundae - Beautify Pick
Sweet, fruity and girly. An irresistible gift set with moisturizing strawberry seed oil, shea and cocoa butters to keep her skin as soft as silk. Perfect for the tween on your list.
Includes: 60ml Strawberry Shower Gel, 60ml Strawberry Puree Body Lotion, 100g Strawberry Heart Soap, Red Bath Lily.
Costs: Rs. 895 ; UK - £6.4 ; USA - $7.5


2. Shower Time Cascade
You can’t go wrong with variety. This unforgettable gift set has five skin-cleansing favorites loaded with moisturizing Community Trade ingredients. Great for the teen on your list. Includes: 60ml Coconut Shower Cream, 60ml Mango Shower Gel, 60ml Strawberry Shower Gel, 60ml Satsuma Shower Gel, 60ml Shea Shower Cream and Reusable metallic tray made from the Asian mendong plant, great for holding make-up or nail polish.
Costs: India - Rs. 1,195 ; UK - £6.4 ; USA - $10
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3. Warm Amber Joyful Times - Beautify Pick
Share the warmth with this new Warm Amber gift set. Community Trade ingredients and fragrant amber extract soften skin and take the chill out of Winter nights.
Includes: 50ml Warm Amber Body Butter, 250ml Warm Amber Shower Gel, 50ml Warm Amber Body Scrub, Warm Amber Mini Votive and Two-tone Orange Bath Lily.
Costs: India - Rs. 2,495 ; UK - now £16 ; USA - now $17.5


4. White Musk Temptation
Why resist temptation? Treat someone special to this luxurious gift set and give in to the pure sensuality of the soft, velvety White Musk fragrance. The gift set comes in a chic bag make it a great gift for the frequent traveler. Includes: 60ml White Musk Sumptuous Silk Shower Gel, 60ml White Musk Smooth Satin Body Lotion, 30ml White Musk Eau de Toilette and Lilac Peva Bath Lily Stylish purple metallic cosmetic bag with leatherette trim is perfect for travel.
Costs: India - Rs. 1,795 ; UK - now £9.6 ; USA - $20.3


5. Cranberry Celebrations
You can’t go wrong with this holiday classic. Fragrant cranberry fruit extract moisturize the skin and indulge the senses. Includes: 60ml Cranberry Body Lotion, 60ml Cranberry Shower Gel, 100g Cranberry Soap.
Costs: India - Rs. 995 ; USA - now $7.5


6. Head to toe Collection
Includes: 60ml, Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion, 60ml Cocoa Butter Body Lotion, 60ml Olive Glossing Shampoo, 60ml Olive Glossing Conditioner, 60ml Coconut Shower Cream.
Costs: Rs. 1,395 ; UK - £9.6 ; USA - now $12.5


7. Neroli Jasmin Me Time
Comes in a beautiful Cotton cosmetic bag with floral printed trim and zip closure.Includes: 60ml Neroli Jasmin Body Lotion, 60ml Neroli Jasmin Shower Gel, 30ml Neroli Jasmin Eau De Toilette and NEW PEVA Lily – Peach.
Costs: India - Rs. 1,695 ; UK - now £9.6


8. White Musk Moments
Includes: 60ml White Musk Smooth Satin Body Lotion, 60 ml White Musk Sumptuous Silk Shower Gel and 20g Ultra Fine Lily – Lilac.
Costs: India - Rs. 695 ; UK - £4.8

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Body Shop Stores in India:
Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Noida, Pune


Ralph Lauren 'ROMANCE' perfume Gift Set


ROMANCE - It's pink. It's perfume. It smells divine. And it's even got the word "romance" on it. It's the best Christmas/New Year Gift for your girl friend (and girls wanting to gift their men, Romance for men is good too).
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This isn't just perfume, though. No, you get the perfume, the moisturiser and the sensuous bath and shower gel, so you can layer your scent. And you get it all for the price of Rs. 4,995 (in USA $69)for a 100 ml perfume bottle, plus a 50ml body lotion and shower gel. Can your gift get any better? (and for men any more romantic? Yes you can add a chocolate box to make it more romantic).
A refreshing fragrance that is sexy yet subtle and sophisticated. And I am sure most of the girls will love the smell.
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Available at all departmental stores nationwide (across the world).
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Sunday, December 7, 2008

Celebrity Beauty and Make-up Must Have

Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif, the pretty British born actress who has taken Bollywood by storm by her pretty looks and beautiful skin, says that the secret behind her fresh, luminous looks is being natural. She loves Body Shop's Cocoa Body Butter and never goes to bed without removing the makeup and applying the La Prairie Cellular Night Cream.

Katrina's Heaven Scent: Gucci Rush

Katrina's make-up must haves:
1. MAC Lipstick in Creme d'Nude
2. Max Factor Masterpiece Max Mascara
3. Shu Uemura Glow on Blush
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Diana Penty

Diana Penty, the super model who replaced Deepika Padhukone as the new face of Maybelline, keeps her style simple, elegant and understated.

Diana's Heavent Scent: CK One for the day and Gucci Envy at night.

Diana's make-up must haves:
1. Chanel Kohl Pencil
2. Lancome Mascara
3. MAC Lipgloss, Rs. 870
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Sushmita Sen
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Sushmita Sen, Bollywood actress and former Miss Universe, is one of the most elegant females in the Bollywood.

Sushmita's Heaven Scent: Eau d’Hermes by Hermes for day and Amarige by Givenchy for night.

Sushmita's make-up must haves:
1. YSL Ever Long mascara
2. Lancome Juicy tubes in Copacabana coffee
3. Dior Bronze Blush
4. Chanel automatic liquid eyeliner
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Kate Walsh

Kate Walsh, the red-headed American film and television actress and a former model, is stlyish, sophisticated and is famous for her work in Grey's Anatomy and Pricate Practice.
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Kate's Heaven Scent: Jessica McClintock Fragrance
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Kate's Make-up must haves:1. MAC Eye Kohl in Powersurge
2. Stila Sun Powder Bronzer in Shade
3. Lip Fusion
4. Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Serum
5. Chanel Vitalumiere Fluid Makeup SPF 15
6. Maybelline Full 'n Soft Mascara in Brownish Black
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Saturday, December 6, 2008

6 Worldly Buys

On your next trip to London, New York, Dubai or Singapore, six absolute must visit stores.

1. Bebe
Bebe represents fashion that is inspirational, distinctive and unmistakably sensual that provides for the modern, sophisticated and confident woman who aspires to a high level of luxury and glamour with clothes that fit and flatter the contours of her body.

Through high quality designs with its signature sassy edge and detailing, this American label makes dressing up effortless and exciting. Bebe’s collections are highly individual, beautifully structured and produced from quality fabrics.

And guess what? 8 out of 10 times you will find a Bollywood babe wearing the Bebe clothes you picked from the store.

Best pick: Dresses, t-shirts, vests, satin (skirts, dresses, blouses)
Weight on Wallet: $$$$$
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L-R: Priyanka Chopra, Mischa Barton, Malaika Arora, Eva Longoria in bebe
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2. Karen Millen
Sophisticated, stylish, high-quality and fashionable describes the Karen Millen label. More upmarket than many of its high street neighbours, Karen Millen is one of the chic fashion brands that bridge the gap between the high street and designer markets.
Stars from Hollywood to Bollywood love to wear Karen Millen. They guarantee high quality beautifully designed clothing, footwear and accessories.

Best pick: Dresses, clutch bags
Weight on Wallet: $$$$$
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L-R: Deepika Padhukone, Mary Parker, Twinkle Khanna, Priyanka Chopra and Eva Longoria in Karen Millen


3. Zara
One of the best high street stores, the Spanish brand Zara, produces great versions of good quality high-end designer looks. The store is one of few that offers quick fashion after the clothes has appeared on the catwalk.

The perfect place to pick up everything you could need to get a fabulous head-to-toe look. No shopping trip is complete without a visit to Zara.

Best picks: Shirts (formal to casual), coats, dresses (I think almost everything).
Weight on Wallet: $$$-$$$$
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4. River Island
Known for its constantly evolving, stylish and high quality fashion, the British high-street brand River Island is a must visit store. From funky to sophisticated they have something to suit every woman's style. The attention to detail they give to their clothes and the quality they offer at the price offering is remarkable.

Best picks: Shirts, jeans, evening tops and bags. Their jeans quality and fit is amazing making it a must-buy.
Weight on Wallet: $$$
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L-R: Mana Shetty (top) and Katie Price (Bleached Jeans) in River Island
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5. Topshop
Topshop is without doubt the best value and most cutting edge fashion store on the high street. . Their constantly changing collection, catwalk inspired clothing and accessories are favourite among the young style conscious audience.

Winner of several Best High Street Shop Award, Topshop is a must visit store on your shopping spree abroad. Their overwhelming choices (especially in the London Oxford Street store), huge variety in sizes and great collection, fitting every budget, will definitely make any woman happy.
Best picks: Jackets, denim pants, prom dresses and belts.
Weight on Wallet: $$$
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Stars love to wear Topshop

6. New Look
New Look offers trendy looks at reasonable prices. Their trendy collections are heavily inspired by catwalk and in terms of value for money, no one can beat new look among the high street brands.
Maybe not the best quality, but their products are good quality and last long enough to last many seasons till you get bored. Their constantly changing selection ensures that they always keep up with fashion. The accessories here are particularly fab.

Best picks: Accessories, shoes, jackets and knickers.
Weight on Wallet: $$
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