Most of us desire the perfect hourglass figure, but only a handful are blessed with one. But, that doesn’t mean that for the rest of us, fashionable dressing will take a backseat.

If you’re deep in character and high on confidence, no matter how broad your frame is, you’ll still steal the show. In fact, the truth is that voluptuous frame is in, wit ... Read more »

Almost every store in the city has a cozy rack dedicated to winter wear, thanks to the chills that remind everyone of the Bangalore that once was. However, with the variety of winter clothing to choose from, one can’t help but be spoilt for choice. So much so, that you just might end up buying stuff that may not really be what you were looking for in the f ... Read more »

Hollywood stars seem to have hit the spiritual path, for many of them are seen sporting wristbands with Hindu ‘chakras’.

Designed by London jewellery label Daisy, A-listers including Kanye West, Sienna Miller and Cheryl Cole are wearing these bracelets, each bearing a different design. Each corresponds to one of seven Chakras - a Hindu concept relating ... Read more »

Shopping, shopping and more shopping. This is one thing that the bride and groom can never get enough of. With the bridal season in full swing, markets are flooded with ‘n’ number of options in terms of clothes, accessories, jewellery, gifts et al, with each better than the other. The range of products is huge and so is the variation in price.

With wed ... Read more »

Every woman on this earth wishes to look good, at least when it comes to dressing up for her special someone. To be able to sweep her man off his feet is such a flattering state of affairs for a lady. But, that’s not as difficult a task as it looks like. Just grab yourself a sexy bare shoulder top and you’re ready to rock the party.

Shoulder bones are ... Read more »

Designer Sharbari Dutta has been a part of the fashion fraternity for almost two decades now and not for once has she wanted to deviate from designing for men. Hence, it comes as no surprise that dhotis — an integral part of menswear — is also a part of her many collections. With a celebrity clientele consisting of the Who’s Who of the country, the designer ta ... Read more »

Did you know that dhotis came into existence during the end of the second century? In fact, it’s reported that dhotis were seen adorning the sculptures of Amaravati of the Satavahana dynasty.

The dhoti, considered to be formal wear now, is usually sported by men during weddings and special social occasions. Almost every other state drapes the seven-yar ... Read more »

They’re the darlings of the fashion-conscious everywhere, known to flatter the calves and thighs like no other. While pop singer Britney Spears recently donned just a negligee with her boots and French wig designer Charlie Le Mindu (whose creations are worn by singer Lady Gaga) broke fashion’s last taboo after he sent models walking nude down the catwalk in ju ... Read more »

Walking into a store that looks like a mystery shop out of a Harry Potter episode always nudges our curiosity.

The fact that one store can have so many elements that the work put into it is hard to miss. Having to constantly stay abreast of competition and keep a finger on shoppers’ pulses at all times is no easy task!

Gunjan Agarwal, one of the pa ... Read more »

Happy or depressed, there’s one activity that goes well with all kinds of girly emotions – shopping. It’s the best cure for broken heart, an ideal expression of joy and the perfect solution for boredom.

However, there are certain things that you need to keep in mind when you go out on a shopping spree with your girl brigade. Here they are…

• Don’t ... Read more »