Revamp your home for Diwali

Need the perfect excuse to revamp your home? Well, the festive season with all the festive reasons is banging right at your door. What more a reason do you need?

The festivities have officially kicked off with the beginning of the Nav Ratri, closely followed by Dussehra and Diwali. This is pretty much the Desi equivalent of spring cleaning, time to declutter, reinvent and revamp our living spaces.

Most of you will be well sorted out by now with carefully chalked out plans to lend a refreshed look to your houses that suit your time schedule and your budgets. But for the few lazy bones who haven’t thought of anything as yet, we do have a few tips to help you perk up your home without requiring much time or money.

Cut the clutter: According to popular belief, Goddess Laxmi comes visiting our homes on Diwali. However, the pre-requisite is that the house needs to be absolutely spick and span. So unless you want to miss out on this opportunity, start read more...

Behind every stylish woman is a sassy handbag

“Behind every stylish woman is a sassy handbag!” Bags! A woman’s first love, a never ending obsession! We are all crazy about them.

For me, there can be nothing more appealing, more functional accessory in my wardrobe than a handbag.  It’s an extension of my style, my own private space to order my things. It’s the hardest- working piece of accessory we own, shielding our valuables from damage and theft.

 

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Every woman has a secret desire to splurge on them. They are like your selfish moments when you are not thinking about anyone but yourself. And believe me, you need that! Even if you look awful on a given day, carrying a good handbag is about showing off your style.

Gone are the days when women used to have just one or two handbags that they used to carry everywhere. Today we all are spoilt for choice. There are just so many choices, styles, and price points that we are left confused what to choose.

Here are a few of the most favorite styles that women all over the read more... 

Benefits of an Induction Cooktop

Thinking of buying an Induction Cooktop for your kitchen but confused? Well, there are many reasons to buy one. We are witnessing a lot of technology around us these days. Things getting better, tasks rendered easier, changes everywhere. Why not introduce some technology in your kitchen?

Induction cooktops are finding their way to the modern Indian kitchen in a big way.  If you are still in a dubious state of mind whether to purchase one for your kitchen, here are some facts to help you take that decision.

Speedy: If you are one of those cooks who want to put dinner faster on the table, Induction cook top is just your thing! When in a hurry to cook, it’s better to give that gas stove a miss. Reach for the induction cooktop because it can certainly help speed-up the process of cooking. They give instant heat because of the electromagnetic activity that can heat the pan far quicker than gas stove.

Energy efficient: The induction technology brings about little energy wastage as it heats only the cookware and not the entire surface. This result is less energy consumption, lower electricity bills and a healthier environment. The best aspect is that you will have a cooler kitchen and you’ll sweat less.

Safe: With kids in your house, safety is an important consideration. The gas stoves have many risk factors attached thus, making your kitchen a dangerous place. Flames can easily lead to fire and burns. Even gas leaks are possible with kids around. Their tiny little hands love to twist and turn the burner knobs. An Induction cooktop is far less likely to create a fire or cause burns. So you are less stressed out when using induction in your kitchen.

Optimum Cooking: They come with optimized cooking and heating settings. This allows a more accurate control of heat for different cooking methods. This feature is of great help when cooking something delicate like a pasta sauce that can get easily burnt on a gas stove.

Ease of clean up: Cleaning up after cooking is no less a task than the former. A splatter or a spill on the gas stove can call for hours of scrubbing. But an induction cooktop rarely gets hot so the spilled food doesn’t burn. It can be easily cleaned with a quick swipe of the sponge.

If you are thinking of remodeling your kitchen or you wish to take out some time for yourself from your daily chores, investing now in an Induction Cooktop is definitely a great Idea. 

Summer Fashion 2017 – Trends to watch out for!

Summers are here and summer fashion is what we can’t take our minds off! As much as we dread the extremities of the weather, the joy is all about being able to flaunt the lovely, summary attires in vibrant hues.

So, before you all gear up to revamp your wardrobes, here are a few quick tips that can come in handy to choose the right summer clothes.

White is Right: You can never go wrong with whites. They are simple, yet elegant and versatile. We all love wearing them with bright contrasting colors. But this year, let’s go bold! Pair those whites with shades of gold and other metallic tones like copper to add that touch of royalty.

Back to Florals: Bright floral prints have been a summer trend since last few years and are here to stay this year as well. Smaller prints are going to be appreciated as they won’t take your look over the board.

Slits to kill: Extended slits will be a rage this summer! They are going to render a modern and chic attribute to the Indian ethnic wear. Go for a high slit Kurta with geometrical pattern to be the trendsetter.

Capes: This fashion element is the designer’s new obsession. The cape has made its way in Indian Fashion as it adds a dash of class and elegance to any attire.

Asymmetric Hems: Dresses and Kurtas with Asymmetric hems and clean and distinctive cuts are surely going to get you the title of The Summer Diva! Embrace this style to look a class apart.

So ladies, keep these style tips in mind when you pick up that favorite shopping bag. But do add your personal touch to it. Remember, Trend is what you follow, Style is what you create! 

What’s trending this winter?

One of the hottest things trending this season if you haven’t yet noticed is the Bomber jacket! Men, women alike are into this trendsetting piece of clothing which can completely transform your look.

You can easily dress it up or down. Originally created for military pilots, they have somehow stuck probably owing to their versatility. You can don plain bombers, metallic bombers, embroidered bombers any way you like read more…

All the fuss about the Smartwatch!

What is a smart watch? A smart watch can simply be defined as a personal digital assistant which performs various functions. The functions vary from one smart watch to another.

Of late smart watches have become very popular, but are they really as useful as they say they are? Lets find out –

1)       Convenience – Let’s be honest being able to do all your tasks without having to whip out your phone every time is convenient. They keep you in the loop without have to go through a lot of trouble.

2)       Social mannerisms – It is rude to check your phones constantly when you’re out in a meeting or amongst a group of people, smart watches let you see a message in a glance without interrupting your outing.

3)       Affordable – They are far more affordable from all the other swanky phones and gadgets available in the market. With their growing demand, options are growing too which gives you a chance to choose from a sea of smart watches.

4)       Calling – Most of the smart watches let you take calls and make calls, which is convenient when you’re in the gym with your headphones on or if you’re driving. Smart watches such as Apple’s smart watch let you directly have a conversation through the watch.

5)       Fitness – Most of the smart watches are equipped with fitness trackers which make them even more wearable and convenient. You no longer need to carry a Fitbit around your watch is capable enough to count your steps or calories.

6)       Security - You cannot use your phone everywhere, smart watches let you be discreet while being able to perform the activities that you do with your phone.

Ultimately, the smartwatches do everything a smartphone can, but they're not there to replace your phone - they're there to complement it.

Men’s Wedding Looks

The wedding season has begun! There is a lot of fuss about what a woman has to wear to a wedding and men are left out. I think there’s equal fuss, after all who doesn’t want to look good.

·         Kurta Pajama – Tuxedo’s are suave but Kurta pajama’s can still melt a girl’s heart. If worn correctly they can make you look amazing. If you’re still not so keen on the idea of wearing Kurta Pajama to a wedding you can always step the game up by pairing it with a waist coat.

·         Sherwani – Sherwani’s are technically worn by the groom but you can always sport a dialed down version of them. If you want to go for the Indian traditional touch opting for a Sherwani would be great. The only drawback to this outfit is that it cannot be worn to just any part or event but weddings.

Dhoti Kurta – This may sound odd but the modern version of a Dhoti Kurta with a waist coat is actually a very cool outfit. It will not only help you stand out but will make up for the perfect wedding read more...