8 Beauty hacks to be aware of!

Get fuller lips using a light concealer

With all the loads shackling on your schedule, having puffy eyes can’t be avoided. But, looking well can be settled. Putting a caffeine-based product such as cold green tea bags under your eyes can create miracles. This is because the tannins in the green tea shrink the blood vessels and capillaries under your eyes. Don’t let dark circles steal your shine! Apply this trick for a short period, about five or six minutes, and the skin around your eyes will do a good tightening.

The No Heat Curl Magic

Put those curling irons off your hair and stand by these amazing curling techniques. You can give your hair bouncy, natural-looking curls by simply wrapping a headband around your head and twisting your hair around it. Let this hang for a few hours or even give you asleep while waiting for the curls to be more defined. And ta-da, you can release your beautiful curls without even heating your hair out! Aside from this, you can likewise do the boxer braid, sock bun or the twist-and-pin technique – any of these will be just straight out gorgeous.

Apply eyeshadow on your hairline

If you want to make your hair appear thicker, this trick is a smart solution. Dusting an eyeshadow along your hairline gives your hair a hale and hearty appearance. Make sure the color you use in your eyeshadow is the same as your hair color. You can spread it on your scalp or at any part you think needs more thickening. To get a good look at the results, you can take a picture of your hair before and after trying this hack. You’ll see the difference more strikingly in pictures.

Use White Eyepencil to give your eyes a brighter look

Binge on your favorite show all night long and still rock a fresh look in the morning! Using a white eye pencil, you can give your eyes the perfect kind of crisp you’d definitely repeat. To achieve this glow, basically, trace your waterline with the white eye pencil. This whole trick brightens your eyes, making it look more awake and open. Besides, this works very well in making your eyes appear wider than ever as it highlights your radiant waterline. Beat the stressful aura and look as glowing as the sun even though you’re feeling the exact opposite!

Lessen your eye’s puffiness using cold green tea bags

With all the loads shackling on your schedule, having puffy eyes can’t be avoided. But, looking well can be settled. Putting a caffeine-based product such as cold green tea bags under your eyes can create miracles. This is because the tannins in the green tea shrink the blood vessels and capillaries under your eyes. Don’t let dark circles steal your shine! Apply this trick for a short period, about five or six minutes, and the skin around your eyes will do a good tightening.

Spread Vaseline on your pulse points for long-lasting fragrance

Curious to know the secret to making your perfume scent last longer? Here’s a smart tip to make it last all day. All it takes is a quick rub of Vaseline on your pulse point before spraying your chosen perfume. Apply this to your wrists, neck and target areas where the fragrance will stick. The petroleum jelly’s ointment is responsible for holding the sweet smell longer than usual. In this way, you wouldn’t have to worry about your signature scent fading as the day ticks away.

Dip your nails in ice water to make your nail polish dry faster

Tired of waiting for your nails to dry? End the frustration of smudging your nail polish by following this smooth trick. After painting your nails, place the ice water in a container and soak your hands inside for about a for about three minutes or, even longer that you can stand, as the ice water has to be really cold so as to freeze your polish. Take them out and see the pleasant bombshell! Your nails will be perfectly dry in a heartbeat.

Do the inverted triangle concealer trick

Instead of dotting your dark circles with a concealer, you can hide it efficiently in this quick and easy step. What you need to do is draw an inverted triangle using your concealer along your under eyes. Blend the concealer gently with a brush in smooth circular motions to avoid tugging your skin. Blending a golden highlighter onto your skin is also a good backup in making your concealer perfectly blended. And there you go – you can achieve a youthful and brighter face.

These are just some helpful hacks that will surely give a youthful glow to your skin.

5 Makeup hacks every girl should know.

Make your lips look bigger by these quick hacks. Draw a small X on your cupid’s bow (the V) on your upper lip and then apply a lipper (as usual), to see the difference. If you want your lower lip to look bigger, then use a colourless, shimmer-free lip balm/gloss on the sides of your lips.
Current Crush: Lakme Absolute Matte Lipstick

Ace your base by choosing your foundation right. You’re not supposed to try it on the back of your hand but on your wrist. Check if it conceals, covers and blends well. Then try it on your face (with and without a sponge), check if it has SPF and THEN loosen your purse strings.
Current Crush: Maybelline Perfect Fit Liquid Foundation

3. Let that eyeshadow pop by using a swipe of white kohl. Sounds weird right? Sometimes, yes, the eyeshadow quads are not very generous on color but other times it could be your (mine, for sure!) pigmented eyelids. Mine have a way of naturally looking brown by the way…So if you want a clear canvas to paint, try the white liner, and let me know how many compliments you got.
Current Crush: Maybelline New York The Nudes Eye Palette

Ace your concealer, and let everyone think you weren’t up watching re-runs of your favourite TV show by:
a)if you have a minute, then dab, not RUB your concealer in a V shape around your eyes.
b) if you don’t have a minute, then mix 2 drops of concealer with a face cream and RUB it well without clawing your eyes out. It won’t crease, or look cakey and you’d have successfully created your very own tinted moisturizer.

Current Crush: NYX Above and Beyond Full Coverage Concealer

Before Lana Del Ray (love her!) was rocking wings, Indian actresses like Vajanti Mala and Sharmila Tagore were very much in vogue. If you still have problem acing it, do what I do and hold your eyelid (gently) at the angle at which you’d want the curve to come. Let your other hand paint gently, going with another swipe of liner if need be. Finish by cleaning off your lips with a Q-tip.

Current Crush: Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner

Dresses you can pull of this summer!

Clothes are all about wearing! what you want and where you want! Summer is at its peak and we all want to wear cool breezy flowing clothes. Looking at the comfort we also want to look chic enough to impress all the time. So, this is your ultimate guide to beat the heat this summer and still feel the easy breezy you in these Casual Summer Outfits For Women.

1. GO PINK

Pastels are the go-to shades this summer, opt for light nude shades of pink and brown. The softness of Pastels will keep you light and in trend. This is the perfect summer outfit color choice for this season. Believe me when I say that, ‘Pastel is the new black’.

2. LAYER WITH DENIM

Layering is the go-to hack for reusing all your clothes. Mix and match with different clothes and you get a new outfit every time. Opt for a long skirt and crop top, and layer it with a shirt to protect from tanning your arms. Remove the shirt indoors and according to the setting of the place. Later wear the shirt itself with jeans or shorts or above anything you like, even a simple dress. Denim goes with everything and adds a depth to your outfit.

T-SHIRT DRESSES

A simple no-brainer trend that needs to stay forever for our comfort! Just pair it with comfortable footwear and a statement jewelry piece and you are set! Look Young, carefree and fabulous in these!

CROP TOPS ARE TO STAY

This one’s a definite no-brainer. This summer 2018, this summer trend is to stay. All you need to do is pick your style! The ocean is the limit when you need to choose one.

OFF-SHOULDERS

Aren’t we all thankful for this trend? How else could we have managed to bring out our quirky side with practically no extra effort. It is a big relief for our shoulders as they have been carrying too much weight recently!

ETHNIC WITH A TWIST

Ethnic and western trends fused together are definitely new for this summer. Wear a long Kurta without slits without any bottoms. Pair it with a scarf with hanging tassels and some boho earrings. To add an extra tone you can take a long kurta with slits and wear contrasting shorts underneath it and there you have it. The perfect solution to beat this summer.

PLAYSUITS

Or previously known as our ever signature ‘jumpsuits’. These playsuits can be styled in any way and save you a lot of time in deciding an outfit. Opt for shorts, pants, mini shorts, off shoulders or what not!

BODYSUITS

For you and me who like to tuck their tops in their jeans for a cleaner and cuter look, the new trend of bodysuits is the direction we should head towards! From Kylie Jenner to your college favorite fashion bloggers, everyone is in for this trend.

The Concept of a modern bride!

Sophisticated, sporty and simple, it’s what modern bridal dreams are made of — well that, and sparkling diamond rings.

If you are looking to sport the modern minimal look for your day wedding without getting overshadowed by the snazzy guests, look no further. We have put together a complete guide to help you do just that. You can incorporate as many ideas as you wish, depending on how minimal you aim to look. So let’s hop right into it!

Calling all the no muss, no fuss minimalists!

The Minimalist’s lehenga

Ditch your traditional reds and opt for toned-down colours to keep your look fresh and contemporary. Choose a material that is lightweight yet elegant enough, with just the right amount of stonework and bling for the bridal flavour.

Pastels are the new red

Gorgeous lehengas with pastel and icy shades, spell day wedding.

Handloom Banarasi silk lehengas are your go-to

Not only is it lightweight but a banarasi silk lehenga can add oodles of poise and an old-school charm to your bridal look.

Fancy Floral?

Bid adieu to your mainstream wedding lehengas with a stylish & new-age floral one which has all the ingredients in place for a beautiful minimal day wedding look.

Red with a twist

Shades of red, like burgundy, tangerine, oxblood red are perfect for the brides who wish to keep it classic yet contemporary for their wedding look. Or go for a red lehenga combined with lighter shades like white or cream to add that modern touch.

The subtle eye-popping look

If you wish to grab everyone’s fancy with your makeup without looking too lavish, go for a pretty yet minimal eye-makeup. Liven things up by going for a non-fussy smoky eye. Apply a generous coat of mascara on your lashes and remember to keep the rest of your face matte.

What to wear on Valentine’s!

If you aren’t the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day, it’s still a fun excuse to go out with your beau or your friends—even if it is a holiday. Let us tell you, arriving in anything hot pink or cherry red will definitely make you look like a Valentine’s Day enthusiast. In case that’s not exactly the vibe you’re going for, we’re here to show you a selection of outfits that are on the more subtle side.

Whether you’re in need of a more casual daytime look or a chic going-out ensemble, there is a no-fuss look in here for you with absolutely no hearts or hot pink in sight. As long as you follow the simple and approachable outfit formulas ahead, you are guaranteed to have a fabulous-looking Valentine’s Day.

And understated Valentine’s Day look, wearing a romantic top paired with plain black pants and a fun shoe is the perfect low-key way to dress up for the holiday. Add a blazer for extra coverage.

If you’ve been reading about upcoming spring trends then you already know neutrals are about to be everywhere. So why not incorporate this new on-trend look into your V-day outfit? Head-to-toe blush tones are not only in right now, but they also make for a romantic look that you’re guaranteed to wow in with knee-high boots, it’s the perfect date-night statement look.


The most casual of the looks presented in this article, this one definitely screams laid-back vibes. Whether you’re heading to dinner with your S.O. or going for a girls’ night with friends, this outfit is guaranteed cool with a side of edge.