Sunday, 23 October 2011
Sunday, 31 July 2011
Arabic Mehndi Design
Mehndi Means
Mehndi means henna, but it is most commonly used in the west as a term for the designs painted on the hands, feet, or other parts of the body, using henna as the stain. This makes what is sometimes called a “temporary tattoo”, though by definition, a tattoo is put into the skin using a needle.
Mehndi are widely used throughout southern and western Asia and Africa. Sometimes this is to protect the skin from the sun, sometimes for weddings, and sometimes for simple beautification. It depends on the culture and local area customsThere are many recipes for henna mehndi, but the most common use some sort of adhesive to hold the henna on the skin long enough to stain it, and acid to set it. Sometimes other ingredients containing tannins or other natural dyes, such as coffee or indigo, are added to the mix to make it darker. A plain, natural henna stain is light orange-brown. Black pekoe tea will make it a little richer brown. Freshly ground coffee will make it a very rich brown. Beet juice will make it red. Indigo will give it a bluish tint, and black walnut hulls will make it dark brown. To make a black stain safely takes indigo and black walnut hulls. If it has anything else in it, be very wary. With any chemical or dye, even if it’s natural, take care to do an allergy test before marking larger areas of the body.
How long does Mehndi color last?
Mehndi usually lasts f...
r at least one to two weeks. I have heard of people saying that mehndi can last from two to four weeks; however, this figure is misleading because the length mehndi will stay depends on a number of factors.
· How often you wash your hands · What kind of soap you use
· Your skin quality and heat in your body
· Location of the mehndi on the body
Henna works by staining the outer layers of the epidermis, permanently. The reason why your stain itself is impermanent is because our skin exfoliates off. So the deeper our mehndi stains, the longer our design lasts. Thus, it is important to be aware of the contributing factors to a henna design’s latency. Strong soap and hand-washing shortens the life of a henna stain because it exfoliates our skin. If we take our exfoliation theory farther, we note the palm of one’s hands exfoliates much faster than the back of the hands; thus, henna on the palm lasts less than half as long as henna on the back of the hand.
What do you do after applying the mehndi?
The next step in the process of applying mehndi is to wait. The mehndi takes as long as 4-6 hours to achieve the darkest color. However if you want a light color then you can wash mehndi early. If you feel prolonged itchiness that makes you want to remove the henna immediately, please do so; the feeling could indicate the presence of substances to which you may be allergic.
Mehndi means henna, but it is most commonly used in the west as a term for the designs painted on the hands, feet, or other parts of the body, using henna as the stain. This makes what is sometimes called a “temporary tattoo”, though by definition, a tattoo is put into the skin using a needle.
Mehndi are widely used throughout southern and western Asia and Africa. Sometimes this is to protect the skin from the sun, sometimes for weddings, and sometimes for simple beautification. It depends on the culture and local area customsThere are many recipes for henna mehndi, but the most common use some sort of adhesive to hold the henna on the skin long enough to stain it, and acid to set it. Sometimes other ingredients containing tannins or other natural dyes, such as coffee or indigo, are added to the mix to make it darker. A plain, natural henna stain is light orange-brown. Black pekoe tea will make it a little richer brown. Freshly ground coffee will make it a very rich brown. Beet juice will make it red. Indigo will give it a bluish tint, and black walnut hulls will make it dark brown. To make a black stain safely takes indigo and black walnut hulls. If it has anything else in it, be very wary. With any chemical or dye, even if it’s natural, take care to do an allergy test before marking larger areas of the body.
How long does Mehndi color last?
Mehndi usually lasts f...
r at least one to two weeks. I have heard of people saying that mehndi can last from two to four weeks; however, this figure is misleading because the length mehndi will stay depends on a number of factors.
· How often you wash your hands · What kind of soap you use
· Your skin quality and heat in your body
· Location of the mehndi on the body
Henna works by staining the outer layers of the epidermis, permanently. The reason why your stain itself is impermanent is because our skin exfoliates off. So the deeper our mehndi stains, the longer our design lasts. Thus, it is important to be aware of the contributing factors to a henna design’s latency. Strong soap and hand-washing shortens the life of a henna stain because it exfoliates our skin. If we take our exfoliation theory farther, we note the palm of one’s hands exfoliates much faster than the back of the hands; thus, henna on the palm lasts less than half as long as henna on the back of the hand.
What do you do after applying the mehndi?
The next step in the process of applying mehndi is to wait. The mehndi takes as long as 4-6 hours to achieve the darkest color. However if you want a light color then you can wash mehndi early. If you feel prolonged itchiness that makes you want to remove the henna immediately, please do so; the feeling could indicate the presence of substances to which you may be allergic.
Monday, 13 June 2011
FASHION SHOW SUMMER 2011
Westernized Fashion Shows Summer Collection 2011 gives you a glimpse in the new trends and stylesfollowed and adopted in your life. Whether you are a office lady or house wive. You can select an outlook according to your interest and which best fits your personality. The big brands Valentino, Fendi, Dolce and Gabanna, Guess and christian-dior-cruise have released their summer collection. So,lets see whats latest in out there for summers!! Westernized Fashion Shows Summer Collection 2011 gives you a glimpse in the new trends and stylesfollowed and adopted in your life. Whether you are a office lady or house wive. You can select an outlook according to your interest and which best fits your personality. The big brands Valentino, Fendi, Dolce and Gabanna, Guess and christian-dior-cruise have released their summer collection. So,lets see whats latest in out there for summers.
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Men's Hairstyles
Hairstyles and Face Shapes
Finding the right hairstyles for your face shape can be a challenging. We take some of the guesswork out of getting a haircut that's right for your face shape. From a round face to a square face and every shape in between, we'll help you choose a men's haircut that's perfect for you.
Properly trimmed and shaped facial hair can go a long way to enhance desirable facial features or take emphasis off of weaknesses. We discuss shaping the beard for your face
Men's Fashion
Clothing refers to any covering for the human body. The wearing of clothing is exclusively a human characteristic and is a feature of most human societies. The amount and type of clothing worn depends on functional considerations (such as a need for warmth or protection from the elements) and social considerations. In some situations the minimum amount of clothing (i.e. covering of a person's genitals) may be socially acceptable, while in others much more clothing is expected.

Functionality is the primary purpose of clothing. It can serve as protection from the elements. Clothes also enhance safety during hazardous activities such as hiking and cooking, by providing a barrier between the skin and the environment. Further, clothes provide a hygienic barrier, keeping toxins away from the body and limiting the transmission of germs.
Clothing performs a range of social and cultural functions, such as individual, occupational and sexual differentiation, and social status. A uniform, for example, may identify civil authority figures, such as police and military personnel, or it may identify team, group or political affiliations.
In many societies, norms about clothing reflect standards of modesty, religion, gender, and social status. Clothing may also function as a form of adornment and an expression of personal taste or style.
Clothing can and has in history been made from a very wide variety of materials. Materials have ranged from leather and furs, to woven materials, to elaborate and exotic natural and synthetic fabrics.
Not all body coverings are regarded as clothing. Articles carried rather than worn (such as purses), worn on a single part of the body and easily removed (scarves), worn purely for adornment (jewelry), or those that serve a function other than protection (eyeglasses), are normally considered accessories rather than clothing,[citation needed] as are footwear and hats. However, if functional due to local and weather condition and benefits your well being, footwear can be considered clothing.
Monday, 6 June 2011
Latest Salwar Kameez Fashion
Salwar kameez is the dress worn by both men and women in South Asia and Central Asia. It is a unisex dress similar in manner to shirt and pants worn by westerners. The phrase shalwar kameez is a generic term used to describe different costumes which have been developed in different regions (the Sindhi Suthan; Kashmiri Suthan, the Dogri pyjama). Traditionally, it has been worn in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In Pakistan, it is regarded as the national dress.
Since the 20th century, women in Southern India have also copied this dress complementing the Sari, the traditional dress of India. The Shalwar or Salwar (as pronounced in India) is a loosely-fit pajama-like pant. The legs are often wide at the top, and narrow at the ankle, although there are several styles of shalwar pants in modern times, some trendy and jean-like. The kameez is a long shirt of tunic length which hits at the middle of the thigh, but traditionally, it would come down to the top of the knee. The side seams (known as the chaak), left open below the waist-line, give the wearer greater freedom of movement. On a female, the shalwar kameez ensemble is completed by wearing a dupatta (loose scarf) around the shoulders, draping over the chest.Thursday, 2 June 2011
Abayas Style
The abaya "cloak" (Arabic: عباية ʿabāyah or عباءة ʿabā'ah, plural عبايات ʿabāyāt) is long over garment essentially a robe-like dress, worn by some women in parts of the Islamic world.
It is considered an Arabic cultural dress integrated into the hijab, or Islamic dress, for many countries of the Arabian peninsula such as Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates, where it is the national dress.
Traditional abayat are black and may be either a large square of fabric draped from the shoulders or head or a long caftan. The abaya covers the whole body except the face, feet, and hands. It can be worn with the niqāb, a face veil covering all but the eyes. Some women choose to wear long black gloves, so their hands are covered as well.The Indonesian and Malaysian women's kebaya, gets its name from the abayas
Stylish Clothes
It's no secret that women love to dress up. And dress lavishly at that.Flowers have frequently been associated with women and incorporating into their clothing. Rebecca Taylor is a New Zealand designer who has used this aspect of flowers and women to create an amazing clothing line which accentuates the feminine curves of this gender and give them a beautiful look. These delicately designed dresses have become quite popular in the United States too. women love the way Rebecca Taylor dresses make them feel about themselves and how they not only act as garments but a way to enhance their looks.
The attractions of Rebecca Taylor dresses are the amazing designs and stylish cuts, coupled with affordable prices and a superior quality of the cloth used.
Usually when you look for lower priced dresses to fill your wardrobe, you face disappointment. Either the quality is compromised, or the stitching is crude or the design or color is just too shady. You also might find the color gone in one wash, the buttons coming off, the zips tearing off in just a few wears. This is obviously a waste of money. You will not want to go through this. Hence if you are looking for clothes that look and feel great and will last the season they are meant to, and come in your budget range, you should give a visit to Rebecca Taylor.
This designer understands the needs of today's working women and offers incredible dresses keeping these shortcomings of other brands in mind. The fabric used is easily washable and wrinkle free, so it makes a great package. Whenever you are in a hurry, you can save time and simply pull on one of these dresses. It's an easy way to look smart in a few seconds and give the impression that you have taken time out to look that great!
These dresses usually have floral prints. However, even in this flowery world, you will find a huge amount of variety, colors, styles and designs. Whether you are dressing up for a day out or for a dinner party in the evening, Rebecca Taylor will come to your rescue.
Bridal Gowns
The gown is usually the highlight of all wedding fantasies and earn believes. Since their youth, people will most often imagine a lovely princess bride in the snowy white, ethereal bridal dress of stunning beauty. It comes down as no surprise that choosing the perfect wedding dress on your wedding will end up being probably the most challenging and exciting part of planning your wedding day.
Marriage is ideally an rare event. There isn’t much leeway to train or make mistakes. In like manner make the bride’s entrance down the rug perfect and memorable, one have to take great pains to ensure things are all done properly down to every little detail on the wedding gown.
From watching weddings on television, or reading about them in books and magazines, or hearing about them off their people, many brides to get form a graphic inside their minds of the sort of wedding dress they need to wear on his or her wedding. Many people take a watch and learn stance because they formulate, plan and dream up their ideal bridal dress.
If the the years have come and you are shopping for the perfect dress to generate your wedding reception dreams come true then you’ve come to the right place. Here are a few tips to help you conquer the marriage dress hump will less sweat.
Even though it might go both ways the theme of the dress should follow your desired theme or the other way around. Some couples pick a theme prior to buying Brides Maid Dresses, and in effect, they’ve created the gown fit the theme they’ve got chosen. But for a few people, the choice of gown comes first, and the theme from the wedding follows the gown’s theme. So if the gown that catches the bride’s fancy is ultra beaded and formal, then the wedding may tend to be formal. If your bride chooses a less formal dress, then the wedding may follow a less formal route.
Yes, it might be tempting to try every gown that comes your way. But what when you’re buried under a pile of 20 or so gowns you believe you really like and can’t make a decision? That sort of scenario will show to be a dreadful headache as well as a fantastic method to obtain stress.
To prevent, try making decisions gradually. You could test an ‘American Idol’ style way of choosing a gown. You may vote from the least liked one and Bridal Wear the residual gowns.
Permanently is wanting 5 gowns after which choosing two of the finest. These ‘champions’ will likely be pit against 5 more new gowns. Continue the tournament until you can the perfect gown.
It might become tempting to say, ‘Aw, but that other gown may have been better. Try to make sure you make your final decision among Wedding Dresses. If you end up with lots of to select from you may get overwhelmed and find yourself choosing an inferior gown, or seeking the perfect gown but forever questioning whether you made the best decision or otherwise not.
Fashion Week
Fashion design is the art of the application of design and aesthetics or natural beauty to clothing and accessories. Fashion design is influenced by cultural and social lattitudes, and has varied over time and place. Fashion designers work in a number of ways in designing clothing and accessories. Some work alone or as part of a team. They attempt to satisfy consumer desire for aesthetically designed clothing; and, because of the time required to bring a garment onto the market, must at times anticipate changing consumer tastes.Fashion designers attempt to design clothes which are functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. They must consider who is likely to wear a garment and the situations in which it will be worn. They have a wide range and combinations of materials to work with and a wide range of colors, patterns and styles to choose from. Though most clothing worn for everyday wear fall within a narrow range of conventional styles, unusual garments are usually sought for special occasions, such as evening wear or party dresses.Some clothes are made specifically for an individual, as in the case of haute couture. Today, most clothing is designed for the mass market, especially casual and every-day wear.
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Mehndi Designs

According to different cultural background mehndi can be divided into several types. Most famous types of mehndi designs are Arabic, Indian, Pakistani and African. Designs from these diverse regions can easily be differentiated. Here are their individual features that will help you in identifying the type of designs
Indian Mehndi Designs:
Indian mehndi are the most popular designs are very diverse. They range from simple designs to complex. Simple designs have a big dot or a figure in back of hand or in the center of palm. Finger tips are also covered by henna. This design is very easy and can easily be mastered by armatures. After some practice this design won’t take you more than a couple of minutes. Below images have been taken from (Left) and (Right) showing Aishwarya Rai wearing this
simple Indian mehndi design.
Moving towards complex mehndi patterns we see highly detailed and fine designs. Such designs are sketched on important occasions like wedding, nikka etc. Such designs are hard to master and they can take hours just to finish one hands design. Mostly such mehndi designs are worn by Indian brides.

Arabic Mehndi Designs:
Compared with the complex Indian mehndi designs, Arabic designs are much simpler. Arabic designs mostly consist of leaves, veins, flowers etc. These designs are perfect candidate if you want to extend the design from hand to arm or from foot to leg.
Another distinguishing feature of Arabic designs is that the shapes are not filled, they are just outlines. These designs also partially cover your hands or feet. These designs consume less amount of mehndi and are easily dried which means that you don’t have to wait!
African Mehndi Designs:
Just like the Arabic counterparts these mehndi designs are also not filled. These designs are simple geometric shapes, consisting on lines, squares and dots. The space between the lines is not as much as that of Arabic designs. These designs cover your hands, arms like a fine mesh.Pakistani Mehndi Designs:
Pakistani mehndi designs are a merger of complex versions of Arabic and Indian mehndi designs. These designs are also much detailed and are worn by brides on mehndi, wedding. Even children wear simple version of these mehndi designs on Eid festival.
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Makeup Collection
Your life is hectic enough, but now, you can't even find your new mascara cause that box full of makeup is so unorganized. Your ruby red lipstick is with your bright green eyeliners, the lip gloss is nowhere to be found, and your foundation is hidden somewhere in your unmentionables drawer! Taking the time to organize your makeup collection will benefit you in the long run.
Monday, 30 May 2011
Handmade jewelry
Handmade jewelry is jewelry which has been assembled and formed by hand rather than through the use of machines. According to the guidelines of the FTC, in order to be stamped or called "handmade" the work must be made solely by hand power or hand guidance. This means that jewelry may be made using drills, lathes, or other machinery, but it must be guided by human hand. This precludes the use of punch presses, machinery and casting to name a few processes that would not qualify as "handmade". Beyond that caveat it can be anything made out of anything that would be considered jewelry. The American Gem Trade Association Spectrum awards, the Gem Center Idar Oberstein, and the De Beers Awards include awards for handmade jewelry.
Shoes Style
A shoe is an item of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot while doing various activities. Shoes are also used as an item of decoration. The design of shoes has varied enormously through time and from culture to culture, with appearance originally being tied to function. Additionally fashion has often dictated many design elements, such as whether shoes have very high heels or flat ones. Contemporary footwear varies widely in style, complexity and cost. Basic sandals may consist of only a thin sole and simple strap. High fashion shoes may be made of very expensive materials in complex construction and sell for thousands of dollars a pair. Other shoes are for very specific purposes, such as boots specially designed for mountaineering or skiing.
Shoes have traditionally been made from leather, wood or canvas, but are increasingly made from rubber, plastics, and other petrochemical-derived materials.
Shoes have traditionally been made from leather, wood or canvas, but are increasingly made from rubber, plastics, and other petrochemical-derived materials.
Fashion Tips for Men
Although plaid is always in style for outdoorsmen and those who wear kilts, it is the influence of the 1990s grunge era that has brought plaid back as fashionable gear. The current trend of plaid, however, is not just worn as plaid flannels shirts as was popular in the 90s. Today, designers are mad about plaid and incorporating this popular pattern in a variety of clothing items and accessories.
Bags Style
A bag or purse is considered as a women accessory but these days bags have become a major requirement of men & women both. Funky & shiny bag are obviously not for men, but they have a lot of other options like a laptop bag, leather carry bag etc, in which they can carry their important stuff. Bags industry is flourishing and providing new opportunities for manufacturers, as the demand for unique style bags is increasing. In our bags section, you can explore the vast collection of bags, with every bag described in brief. Know about the features, texture, quality, durability of different types of bags.
Sunday, 29 May 2011
Asian Jewelry Style
Jewelry is now being part of our everyday life no matter expensive it is because it reveal the woman inner beauty. Necklaces is the most beautiful way to accessorize your neck. It is a symbol of past and they still are.
Men and women today used jewelry as to adorn themselves. They choose a kind of jewelry that will fit their personalities. Jewelry is now being part of our everyday life no matter expensive it is because it reveal their awesome beauty. It is the most popular way to adorn to oneself and to let other see your class.
Hijaab
Go to any store that deals with Muslim costume and decide whether one or two pieces of hijabs fits your style. Find a Hijaab that matches your outfit. There's nothing wrong with colours that stand out too much. And also, it is always better to choose one that is made of silk or cotton. Make sure your hijaab fits. You can add a safety pin to make it tighter.
Stylish Dresses
How to Choose Fashionable Girls Clothing?
This can be simple and yet complicated. Simple, if you have prior idea what suits your baby girl or the young girl you are going to dress up and complicated, if you don’t have this idea to start with, you can choose the material according to the comfort level and of course according to the season. Next you can decide on the cut and style that will make feel you or the girl you are dressing up, comfortable in the attire. And last but never least, choose the color that highlights the skin tone and goes well with the time of the day and season as well.
Colour
Colour of the dress item should be chosen according to the skin tone, hair color and eye color as well. You should also take into account the season you are wearing the dress in. If it is summer or spring you can go for a whole range of bright colours.
This can be simple and yet complicated. Simple, if you have prior idea what suits your baby girl or the young girl you are going to dress up and complicated, if you don’t have this idea to start with, you can choose the material according to the comfort level and of course according to the season. Next you can decide on the cut and style that will make feel you or the girl you are dressing up, comfortable in the attire. And last but never least, choose the color that highlights the skin tone and goes well with the time of the day and season as well.
Colour
Colour of the dress item should be chosen according to the skin tone, hair color and eye color as well. You should also take into account the season you are wearing the dress in. If it is summer or spring you can go for a whole range of bright colours.
Wedding Dresses
There are many stories of brides as much difficulty in choosing a wedding dress because they do not have to be frustrated or reduced to tears. Sometimes, it’s just a large number of decisions and try to try to household deadlines, difficulties remain. Sometimes it can happen when a well-meaning friend or family member to impose their idea of?? The perfect wedding dress the bride wants.
When choosing your wedding dress is also important to think about more than looks and style of dress, also consider, where the wedding will think about comfort. While every bride wants to look stunning on her wedding day, be comfortable and also ensure that one day
Fashion Week
The India Fashion Week platform has suited Unilever's cosmetic brand in India very well ? both in terms of getting it higher brand recall and pushing sales percentage. In a bid to leverage the IFW title sponsorship to its maximum, Lakme will now showcase two lines a year. Beginning this October, the cosmetic brand will launch a winter look, Lakme Grand Finale, Winter '03, interpreted this year by JJ Valaya, Arjun Khanna and Sabayasachi Mukherjee. As business head, Lakme, Anil Chopra says, "Our title sponsorship is not restricted to using the LIFW platform only for the seven days of the fashion week.
Mehndi
Applying mehndi or henna is a very important part of different cultures. It is common in south-asia, middle-east and Africa. Applying mehndi is a very old tradition. The mehndi that we see today is its much evolved form.
We do various methods to make our henna tattoo more attractive. Sometimes we draw beautiful and complicated designs to give it a different look. Another method of making your henna tattoo attractive is applying glitter on it. No doubt that it’s an old method but still it looks beautiful and is very popular!
Applying glitter on mehndi is a nice way to making it more beautiful. It is sometimes applied on the drying paste of henna to give it a different look. It only last for a day and get washed along with the paste. We can also apply glitter on henna tattoo give it a beautiful look. It will look really nice on parties and weddings. Since glitter mehndi is not water proof so it will get washed as soon as we'll wash it.
We can either buy glitter for mehndi or we can simply make it at home. Making glitter mehndi at home is simple and easy. It only requires a few ingredients that are easily available. You only need a hair gel and some “mica glitter” (You also need a container and a spoon). Make sure that you are using mica glitter because other glitter such as dust or craft glitter is metallic and it’s not good for your skin.
Take some hair gel, it should be thick (not runny one). There is no exact quantity roughly I can say take out 3-4 spoons. Now take almost half spoon of mica glitter. Mix both of these ingredients well. You will get a thick paste. This is our required glitter. You can pour this glitter in a cone and apply it as you apply henna on your skin.
That was a simple method for making glitter mehndi at home. It can make your henna tattoo much more attractive than the ordinary one!
We do various methods to make our henna tattoo more attractive. Sometimes we draw beautiful and complicated designs to give it a different look. Another method of making your henna tattoo attractive is applying glitter on it. No doubt that it’s an old method but still it looks beautiful and is very popular!
Applying glitter on mehndi is a nice way to making it more beautiful. It is sometimes applied on the drying paste of henna to give it a different look. It only last for a day and get washed along with the paste. We can also apply glitter on henna tattoo give it a beautiful look. It will look really nice on parties and weddings. Since glitter mehndi is not water proof so it will get washed as soon as we'll wash it.
We can either buy glitter for mehndi or we can simply make it at home. Making glitter mehndi at home is simple and easy. It only requires a few ingredients that are easily available. You only need a hair gel and some “mica glitter” (You also need a container and a spoon). Make sure that you are using mica glitter because other glitter such as dust or craft glitter is metallic and it’s not good for your skin.
Take some hair gel, it should be thick (not runny one). There is no exact quantity roughly I can say take out 3-4 spoons. Now take almost half spoon of mica glitter. Mix both of these ingredients well. You will get a thick paste. This is our required glitter. You can pour this glitter in a cone and apply it as you apply henna on your skin.
That was a simple method for making glitter mehndi at home. It can make your henna tattoo much more attractive than the ordinary one!
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