SCARVES

Its winter time and most of you must have gone through customary quota of winter shopping. One of the most important and essential winter cloth items is scarf. They say, “The warmth from a scarf is equivalent to two coats”. This statement is no exaggeration. Cold weather requires one to have scarves. It is not only useful but also trendy. In fact that is the appealing part of a scarf which not only keeps you warm but also acts as a style statement. There are various types of scarves. One can choose the right design, style and color as per her preferences and requirements. One of the more popular scarves is solid color scarves because of its versatility. It is also pretty useful in matching with any outfit. Solid color scarf makes you appear refreshing. It suits young as well as mature ladies equally well. It is more of a daily wear.

One of the most popular solid color scarves is white scarves. Here the advantage is that you can also use it as a shawl if length is appropriate enough. The ideal one would be white color scarf with long tassels. Long tassels swinging gives a romantic feel about it. Young females can be seen wearing whit scarves with jeans and it goes perfectly well. Black is the evergreen color and it can never go out of fashion. Black scarves give one a mature and stylish look. Many girls prefer to wear it with red black striped shirt and it looks fabulous. For further effect, you can also try a black theme Korean style pants. If you like to wear colorful striped sweater then go for a gray scarf with jean. This helps in creating a feminine charm.

Fashion Trends for this Winter

It is colours this season and bright multi coloured sarees are really something that are totally in vogue. Most celebrities are seen spotting these multi coloured sarees with fine embroideries and contrast blouses with superb cuts. Net is also something that is so in especially when it comes to blouses.

Keeping sarees aside, thigh-high boots are also a trend that our tinsel town is sticking to which is a popular trend in Hollywood. Don’t know if our Bollywood celebs are aping this trend!

You can pair your boots with shorts and a sleeveless shirt or even with a short black dress. When wearing these boots make sure you wear them well with the right kind of dress and accessories to avoid any kind of faux pas!


As far as accessories are concerned its clutches and watches that our socialites are swearing by. Be it Aishwarya endorsing Longines or Priyanka carrying a Louis Vuitton clutch – they are something that totally enhance your look. So go ahead and pick one of the best clutches and watches this season.

Long printed dresses especially animal prints is something that is also quite in and looks fashionable. However, you need to wear the right length of dress to suit your body type. Latest have seen these dresses on Sushmita, Gayatri Joshi and also on Sophie.

Making You look Thinner without Losing Weight.

Weight loss programs are run in many cities and ladies young as well as old have joined such programs to reduce the fat. But we all know losing weight is not an easy task. Imagine a situation where you are all prepared with brand new clothes and accessories only to find that your dress does not fit you properly. That must be a real heart-breaker. Many females manage to look slimmer even without losing weight. Yes, that’s an easier way out. Depending upon what you wear and how you wear, you can definitely appear thin. Of course there is no real replacement of losing weight yet your dress taste can change a lot about your appearance.

Remember one basic thing. If you have few extra pounds try to ignore white clothes. They will make you appear fatter than you actually are. Dark colors come very handy in giving you a slimmer appearance. Colors like navy blue, brown or black dress can give you desired effect. In case you have gained weight, ignore yellow or pink color and instead prefer darker shades.

Shape wear is another useful dress for those who are going through weight gain problems. Try grabbing a pair of Spanx or a regular ole piece of Shape wear that will make you lose an inch from your waist instantly. It is not exactly a comfortable wear but then you win some and you lose some. Always avoid poorly fitted attire. Baggy clothing can make you appear bigger and sloppier. Also avoid extremely tight clothing. Always wear fitting clothes. Wear dresses that hide your bulges and bumps. Other useful dress is low rise jeans. You should also try high heels which will make you appear thinner and taller. Also avoid large patterns. Finally, learn to have good posture.

KURTAS ON TREND

Kurtas have now been an essential part of every woman’s wardrobe. The best part of dressing in a kurta is the fact that they are extremely comfortable and can be worn for hours at a stretch. Be it college going girls or middle aged women; kurtas are popular across all age categories. Look at Kareena’s black kurta – it is something that is so intricately designed. It is worn well and the fit too is fab!



Indian traditional block printed kurtas which are available at a reasonable rate are worn by most urban women and can be seen on the busy shopping streets of Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and other places.



Kurtas are available in various materials. Kurtas worn during the months of summer are usually made of thin silk or cotton fabrics while winter season kurtas are made of fabrics like Khadi silk, jute and other thick fibers.



Chikan embroidered cotton kurtas at the best option to beat the summer. This type of embroidery is seen on light, semi-transparent fabric. The subtle effect of this embroidery on the kurta makes it rich and appealing in all senses.



Now-a-days, a shorter version of kurta is worn by most women- known as ‘kurti’. Its length reaches the waist. These type of kurtis along with kurtas are worn with jeans making it the perfect blend of Indian and western fashion. One can even paint a simple khadi kurti with designs, patterns and colours one wishes to be in. Special cuts in kurtas are now being experimented with. While you can experiment with the length and the style, keep your body type in mind and accessorize it!

Work Your Way For A Beautiful Winter

Winter is just not about warm clothes, fireside reading, snuggling close to the pillows wrapped from head to toe with a comfy quilt. It is time to battle the cold winds that hampers your body and hair. A little care will keep the wintery troubles at bay.

Hair

Before the winter winds can work havoc with your hair, expose your hair to deep conditioning. Since the cold weather causes to dry your hair, massage your hair in aloe Vera juice for a few minutes. This will restore its softness.You can also treat your hair with oil massage once or twice a week Olive oil can work wonders in reinforcing moisture to your hair. Heat the oil before using and allow it to soak for a time lesser than the time you allot for the summer season. Too long a period of soaking hair in oil can get you ill. If you are used to treating your hair with herbal extracts or herbal oil do not soak it for a long time. Herbal ingredients are mostly cooling agents that are more suitable for the summer. Keep away from washing your hair too frequently.Woolen clothing like hats, scarves and turtlenecks can cause damage to your hairline. Since they can cause breakage, first cover your hair with a silk scarf before exposing it to winter wraps.It is the appropriate time for split ends to work their way up to the hair shafts. Hence trim your split ends.Style your hair with a braid, twist or a knot. Try Keeping away from letting your hair open and wild, as the cold winds can play rough on your hair.Avoid exposing your hair to frequent coloring, streaking, or ironing as they can rob your hair off its moisture and it is advisable to avoid heating appliances on your hair.Expose your hair to natural drying. Keep away from blow dryers. If you have to use, use one with a hood.Always cover your hair with a silk fabric to guard it from the chill winds.

Skin

Your skin texture depends not only on external treatments, but also on the intake. A proper nutritious intake helps in rejuvenating the skin from within. Water plays an important role in keeping your skin alive. A good amount of water helps in retaining the moisture of your skin as well keeping skin disorders at bay. Fruits and vegetables in your daily diet release a lot of water to your system. Primrose syrup and olive oil in your diet also aids in softening your skin.Use the paste of ground green gram powder instead of soap to work your way to a soft and supple skin.Pamper you skin with a little coconut oil before bath to heal dryness and chaps. Use a creamy soap that renders that extra suppleness to your skin.Moisturizers and cold creams are a must in the winters. Apply some good cold cream on your face before going to bed. Moisten your skin with a good moisturizer or a creamy hand and body lotion. My best buy is ' Jergens' hand and body lotion.Add a few drops of oil to the water that you are using to bath. This will help retain the moisture lost when bathing. Avoid using very hot water during winter as it can decrease the natural oils of your skin. Instead shorten your bath time.Hands, legs and nailsWhen treating your legs add a few drops of oil in the water that you use to soak them. With regards to hands, try using rubber gloves while immersing them in water. Use a base coat over your nails against the cold weather.

Lips

A good petroleum jelly will be an effective cover over your lips against the cold weather. Butter is effective in curing chapped lips and renders an extra softness.

So get ready to shield your body against the winter threats.