Edgy, luxe, tulle, exuding oodles of oomph are some of the words to best describe Aadnevik’s designs. Several tactile materials including chiffon, feathers and leather are at play in the designs that feature sheer corsets, high slits and play to the image of a classy bombshell who knows what she wants. The label’s short dresses […]
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Female movie characters more prone to stereotypes than their male counterparts
Many commercial films worldwide continue to express womanhood in a stereotypical manner than men, said a new study. According to the researchers, women were found be more prone to expressing passive emotions, such as sadness, fear and surprise. In contrast, male characters in the same films were more likely to demonstrate active […]
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Switzerland is Indians’ top snow holiday choice
What are the preferences and habits of snow holiday goers in India? A recent study says Switzerland is the top destination choice for Indians with 59 per cent wanting to enjoy the Swiss snow experience. The Club Med survey shows that snow holiday goers from India prefer a European snow vacation as […]
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American retail chain Macy’s to stop fur sale by end of FY 2020
Premium American retailer Macy’s, Inc. will stop selling fur by the end of fiscal 2020, it announced in a statement. It added that it will continue to provide “great fashion” and value to their customers, and offer high-quality and fashionable faux fur alternatives. “Over the past two years, we have been […]
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The Taste With Vir: Paris may be among the world’s most expensive cities but with great chefs and cutting edge designers, the French have much to offer
I am always a little scared of going to Paris. I don’t know if it is psychological but in my mind, Paris is the world’s most expensive city. Everything costs a lot. The taxis can be even more expensive than London’s and they are harder to find. Good restaurants can […]
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Plan your next vacation to Uttarakhand’s picturesque hill town, Nainital
Nainital is located in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas about 285 km from Dehradun and 345 km from New Delhi. A picturesque hill town in the northern state of Uttarakhand, Nainital is set in a valley at an altitude of 6,358 feet above sea level. This beautiful town […]
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Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Deepika Padukone, Urvashi Rautela: Fashion hits and misses for this week
Every new day brings so many new possibilities, and every time the beloved B-towners make their way around town it heralds the possibility of plentiful sartorial sins and wins. From casual outings, promotions to red carpets, here is the high and lowdown of the past week, and the celebrities who wowed us, […]
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Want perfect wedding hair? Here are six essential hair care routines for brides-to-be
The wedding season is just around the corner, and for those getting hitched this year, the wedding preparations must surely be going on in full swing. With the venue, invitations, wedding dress, décor and so many other essentials being finalized, ensuring not a detail is left unnoticed. However, in addition to […]
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Louvre gears up for Leonardo da Vinci retrospective
The Louvre in Paris is putting the finishing touches to an ambitious Leonardo da Vinci retrospective opening Thursday, which groups more than 160 of the artist’s works and has already attracted close to 200,000 advance visitor bookings. Timed to coincide with the 500th anniversary of the famed artist’s death, the show, simply […]
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Multi-arts festival in Delhi to focus on therapeutic benefits of dance, music
The 7th edition of International Arts Festival, while celebrating Indian art forms, will aim to understand the therapeutic benefits of dance and music. Organised by Rays of Wisdom Society, in association with Ministry of Culture and Rajasthan Tourism, the multi-arts festival will open at Shriram Centre for Performing Arts here on October […]
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Working out at this time will give you maximum health benefits
By changing their eating and exercising schedules, one can better control their blood sugar levels, claims a recent study. The six-week study involved thirty men classified as obese or overweight and compared results from two intervention groups (who ate breakfast before/after exercise) and a control group (who made no lifestyle changes), […]
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Ilene Hochberg Wood’s collection of 3000 handbags all set to woo connoisseurs of fashion
Ilene Hochberg Wood from Pennsylvania owns a collection of 3000 handbags, each of which can be a cause of envy for the ardent connoisseurs of fashion. Wood, 64, in her Lehigh Valley estate, has a collection of everything including crossbodies and clutches, wristlets and duffels, hobos and backpacks, The Inquirer reported. She also owns […]
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Bad break-ups may not trigger weight gain. Here’s why
That pint of ice cream after a nasty breakup may not do as much damage as you think. Despite the emotional turmoil, people on average do not report gaining weight after a relationship dissolution, says a new study. According to the researchers, it has been well documented that people sometimes use […]
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A trendy corner of Madrid lays bare flaw in Europe inflation
In the trendy Malasaña neighborhood of Madrid, Ramon G. Del Pomar’s rent tripled to 3,500 euros ($3,900) per month when his contract came up for renewal. It was the kind of bumper increase that’s become a scourge of up-and-coming areas across Spain in recent years — all while official inflation […]
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#Travel: Check out, donate to, a bra fence Down Under
Somewhere along the scenic drive between Queenstown and Wanaka in New Zealand, among clear blue skies, mountains, greenery and pretty lavender fields, there’s an odd spot. You’ll want to hit the brakes, stop by the road and pull out your camera. On a 40-metre fence in the middle of a […]