NIKE-Born From Sport

NIKE SPORTSWEAR is the newest expression for athletes off the field.Iconic products of the past have been re-mastered for today's streets.you cant argue with a tee.Its a weekday wear and weekend comfort .The tee is the universal wardrobe staple –its apparel democratized.And in 1979 the Nike sportswear tee was a temporary tattoo and boldly screamed “HEY YO,I’M ALL ABOUT THE ATHLETICS”.The NSW tee was everywhere .And now its about to be everywhere again. This is Nikes homage to heritage and innovation.

There are some things that take you here.The Windrunner is one of them.This pure nike apparel icon was the jacket for runners.There is no way to improve on the original styling,but the windrunner gets a material upgrade making it freakishly light.

Chunky Accessories

This season Chunky accessories have become a new trend for their bright colours and boldness.Enjoy this accessories for their uniqueness and look good without spending a lot of time and money on it.

They are very easy to make it as it need just a long chain with pendants and beads with bold colours and lots of creativity, this doesn't cost more than 50rs.

Match them with your plain t-shirts, dresses and kurtis and look great.

Winter Hair Styles

The hairstyles for winter 2009 by Schwarzkopf have been formulated after keeping in mind the collections at the Paris and Berlin Fashion Weeks. Setting of Indian hairstyles as per international standards.

These styles have been classified into four broad categories, all these are different divisions that are meant for different types of women and we can only decide on the hairstyles after gauging the personality. Return of style Eighties luxe sees the revival of one of the most stylish decades, the hairstyles are sexy and fashionable. Metallic and jewel tones are a dominant feature in these styles. In fact the geometric shapes of precious stones have been used as the inspiration for these styles. The roundish bob is one of the most popular styles here and the fringe too makes an appearance. While talking about colours, the main ones used here are rich, dark browns which have glossy finish.
Nostalgic romance go a little further down memory lane with 40s romance, this was an era where women were at their feminine and romantic best. Therefore, these hairstyles are all about soft lines, waves and elegance. A main feature here is the side partings and curls. Styles like the French knot, chignon, soft curls are a prominent aspect here. The fringe here is delicate and understated. Colours in this category are soft ones like a blonde or a burgundy.
Asymmetry rules .The `Out of shape' set of hairstyles are those that have sharp features like multi-layering with a lot of depth. Styles like the punk and find their origins in this category. Taking a cue from this the styles are marked by asymmetrical lengths, sharp lines, contrasts, drama. As far as the colours go, it's all about making an impact and the best tool to use is contrast , so two-tone blondes, ash and platinum highlights. These styles are not something anyone can carry off, the woman needs attitude and loads of it, to pull this off.
Deep, dark and mysterious The last category, the `Dark Amazons,' is all about creating that deep and mysterious aura.
Women who are always in control, strong, sexy and dominating, have what it takes to sport these styles as the cuts are very pronounced with razored edges, sharp fringes, etc. Futuristic angles and lines are another major feature. Even though jet black is the most prominently used colour here, tones like midnight blue or royal purple is used to enhance the style.

Winged Eyes

Winged eyes is a look that has most often been associated with dancers and the like. But this traditional trend is making a comeback of sorts on the international scene, especially with Amy Winehouse whose elaborately done winged eyes have become a style statement.

Closer home, the hot and sultry actress Bipasha Basu is known to carry off this style with elan. The winged eye look was also featured prominently during the recent fashion weeks.
"Getting this look is very simple -- all you need is a very good eye liner and a brush. Just apply it like you normally do but when you reach the end of the outer eyelid just elongate it a little to create an extension .Another variant of this trend is to use a dark eyeshadow to enhance the look. "In fact using eyeshadows in tones like a charcoal grey or a midnight blue works well. Give yourself Smokey eyes and take this one step further by creating the `wings' by dragging the line outwards towards your temple.

"Using eye shadows is a better option as it's better-suited for Indian skin tones and gives a very soft and polished look that is perfect for any occasion."

Style Statements For This Wedding Season

From the Jodhaa-Akbar attire to the temple wedding avatar, brides and grooms are making style statements this wedding season.

The theme party trend has finally trickled down to the most traditional of all weddings. This season, try and spot the avatar-of choice for bride or groom -is that a Jodha-Akbar tribute or `Gandharva' chic or maybe they're playing `Maharajas'?
And it's not just the brides and grooms, but their entire families who get into theme attire that is then `matched' with the décor of the reception area.

"Young brides and bridegrooms are going for the Jodha-Akbar look or the temple style attire. Brides are going back to tradition with a little fusion and grooms are dressing up in opulent Maharaja style with the scarf and other accessories. Earlier the couple would select their wedding attire in such a way that they can wear it later too. But this wedding season, fusion are the `in' themes."

Interestingly, the Khaja coat and mana sampradaya pancha kattu dhoti are making a  comeback with grooms and their male relatives.
Designer Shravani includes several young bridegrooms, agrees that there is a `back to basics' trend.This wedding season, the Khaja coat with a pancha or a dhoti is a popular theme. Brides and bridegrooms are particular about dressing up in `Avadhi' or `Gandharva' style.

Young men are getting as fussy about their hair and accessories as traditional `bride right down to make-up! . For the hair style, it is the European bridegroom look and the prince look that are in demand. The colour scheme of the stage and decorations were also co-ordinated.

The time-honoured poola jada, flowers in the bride's hair, has now been replaced by heavy, traditional gold jewellery including the gold-studded kutchulu.

"Brides these days are well read and know for sure what is in fashion and what is not. They also want to get back to their roots, in lots of ways. They are fusing fashion and tradition. Elders in the family are confined to suggestions only. It's the young brides and grooms who take the call on what to wear and hence theme weddings are getting popular.

Braids Or Even Plaits To Beat Winter Hair Worries

Sometimes when you have a bad hair day all you can do is grin and bear it. But always best to take advantage of the situation and one of the ways to stay in style this season is by flaunting the latest trend -- braids or even plaits as they are more commonly known as. "This style is convenient and lasts all day, so you don't have to keep running to the powder room to keep it in place.
And we're not talking about the usual, thick braid rather it's time to experiment a little and try something like a French plait or a fish tail braid.
Both these require some time and patience but the elegant, no-nonsense style is worth it."

This trend has become such a rage that it has been spotted on runways and even international celebs have been sporting variations of the braid on numerous occasions. "Sienna Miller and Cheryl Cole have been spotting wearing different kinds of braids, it's a very simple style but by using some serum or hair gel to keep it in place the style is taken to a whole new level. One can also use accessories like mini combs and jeweled clips to add some jazz.

Trendy Animal Prints

Flirt with animal prints this season. They can be used in different styles. Be it purses, leggings, socks, bangles or even footwear, they are all available in eye-popping colours. Wild cat prints like that of the cheetah and leopard are much in vogue. These prints also make you look casual and trendy at the same time. Interestingly, turquoise colored prints are catching up. However, beware of mixing and matching too many prints at the same time, lest you end up with a zoo look.
Animal print tops can be paired up with neutrals like cream or black.

Trendy Bags

They are trendy, colourful, easy to carry and low on maintenance. Satin print backpacks in vibrant shades are the latest trend among youngsters. The numerous pockets in the bags give the roomy comfort to dump in all that needs to be carried. They are available in box or trunk styles too.

Animal prints like leopard and zebra prints have now caught up and are in vogue. These bags can be spiced up with fancy chains or badges in different colors. Satin printed backpacks can be taken to college on a daily basis or can be used as an excellent travel bag too.

Sequinned Jeans

When former Gucci designer and a certified hottie, Tom Ford, made a sequinned pair of jeans for a cool $3,500 some years back, it was lapped up by none other than his ardent follower Gwyneth Paltrow. Once again, the embellished jean is back and is wooing fashionistas like never before, much like French Connection's embellished back pocket jean or the black cotton washed jeans from Balmain, with all-over Swarovski crystal embellishment.

Embellishments look good mainly on skinny jeans and warns that it shouldn't be over done though. "If one has slightly bigger hips, avoid the embellishments around the hip area.
They can use them on the bottom, near the ankle," she adds.

"To add a formal touch to your jeans, you can opt for embellishments. It adds the glamorous bling factor and makes your jeans very stylish and chic."

Despite the cost of Balmain jeans, which are ripped and hand-embellished for £1,000, there is no stopping celebrities who are rushing to grab their favourite pair, this season. "Embellishments on denims continue to evolve with designs and treatments. Metal hardware like studs, rivets and chunky zippers are being increasingly used to style the fashion denims. Craft elements including contrast fabric patches, lurex details and multicolour thread embroidery have become quite popular as denim embellishments among youth. These coupled with treatments on denims, like special washes have been used extensively by Wrangler. Moving beyond functionality, experiments with crystals on its girls' denims for party wear. At the retail level, these styles are highlighted by equally innovative hangtags, which are printed and cut using high precision lasers. And for those of you who can't do without the bling, Ed Hardy's jaguar embroidered and rhinestone-embellished jeans are just up your street.

The Pouf -Is Making A Comeback This Season

If you've seen latest hairstyling of models and sociliates with hair that bulges upwards at the crown and wondered what that was all about, it's called a pouf. It's the French revolution look all over again, with the pouf making a comeback everywhere.

"A pouf is simply a bump or an elevated section of the hair,"

How To Make It:
This is usually done by lifting up a portion of the locks just above the crown and securing it with bobby pins." Not only is the hairstyle a simple one and easy to produce,the best part is that people of any age or face shape can opt for it.
"There is really no age restriction, unlike other hairstyles. Those who have a round face would be advised to opt for a slightly elevated pouf, so that it elongates their features and adds some drama. If you've got an oval or long face, you could go in for a slight bump that will add a subtle variation,"
"You can wear a pouf for any occasion -- formal or informal. For instance, if you're heading for an evening-dress occasion, the pouf needs to be a little more obvious elevated and the rest of your hair needs to be properly styled.

But if it's a casual party you're party you're attending, simply pull your hair up into a pouf and leave the rest of your hair as it is.

According to the occasion, you can add a little spice to this bulge by positioning it differently -either right on top of your crown, a little behind it or between the crown and the nape of the neck. The only difference is that those with wavy or curly hair will have to use hairspray or a hair iron to hold the bump in place.
And don't forget to accessories it -- which will take it from a plain hairstyle to something that immediately grabs attention." Get it right Pick about a two-inch wide section of your hair right from the top of the crown.Spray some volumising spray or mousse on to this to make it look thicker.

Now take a huge, round brush and wrap the hair around it.Blow dry over this so that it sets.

Next, smoothen out the hair to make sure you don't leave out any loose ends.Gather the hair and pull it backwards, adjust the shape, height and position as per your wish and secure with bobby pins.

Updated Trends

Five trends you may take from the recent Fashion Week to your closet.

Mini Dress

Hemlines and necklines have receded so drastically that the little dress now just about covers your bottom , and leaves neck and shoulders bare.Drapery forms bows , corsages at the shoulders and pleats keep it feminine.Evening dresses are the shorter they have been in this decade.

Patterned Tights

The next level in tights is inhabited by textures and metallic colours. Gunmetal ,faux leather,faux crocodile and snake-skin textures and colours,checks and those with the buckles and the ankles .If you can find them ,bright colours in a slightly diaphanous fabric will add that pop of colour to a plain tunic or dress.Taut,they must reach your ankle and not not above or below, and particularly should not gather in to a churidaar .If you intend to travel,you could even get a pair of stockings in a bright print to wear under a short dress or skirt.

How To Wear

Shrug on a green or blue chikan-kaari tunic over metallic tights,with a cropped cotton or denim jacket.Seal the deal with huaraches ,ankle –length boots or gladiator sandals.

Formal Shorts

Shorts have moved from Goa-Wear into offices,under formal shirts .B ut these are more tailored than cut-off jeans .Formal shorts are constructed like trousers with fold-up hems ,pleats and button-tab belts.They can be high or low waisted ,with a sash or tulip hemmed.Treating them like trousers ,wear them under formal shirts or blousons, left un-tucked .The colours are of the boardroom-beige,browns,black and pin-striped creams.In keeping with the corporate look,wear a boyfriend jacket ,cork heeled pumps,waistcoat or ankle-length gladiator sandals and hang a soft bag on your elbow.

How To Wear

A pair of beige shorts that stop high on the thigh and have rolled or folded up hems.If they have pleats on the waist to keep them baggy,even better.

Bushy Eyebrows

Firmly stationed in the grips of an 80s revival,facial hair art is decidedly thicker.Eyebrows are bushier,though still well shaped .They start closer at the bridge of the brow and grow out longer.Combing them at the thicker end will make them spikier.Think ,not kajol.

How TO Wear

Let your brow grow out a month and ask your stylist to leave them two lines thicker than usual and forgo the scissor’s trim .Don't go for a dramatic over growth,just decide what you are comfortable with.

Metallic Chains

With glam rock on the ramp and off it,can chains be far behind? Turning away from pure gold and silver,bronze,pewter and tarnished gun metal chains are used as embellishments on jackets labels,shoulders of dresses and jump-suits and around the waist . Hang clutches of safety-pins at strategic places for a more raw look.Mind that these are the only accessories you wear with your ensemble.

How to wear it

Meters of dull gold chains that can be versatile for the waist and neck.skip pendants or charms

Indian Wardrobe (2009)

The sari as an Indian wardrobe staple has been given yet another twist.From structured and military inspired to a Grecian toga –like drape by Rahul Mishra to a shorter length riding up to the ankle ,the reinvented sari is a runway star.The tailored choli also undergoes a change-wear the new drapes with full-length velvet blouses,stiff cotton tops with fitted sleeves that end right at the elbow or just layer it with long silk jackets in contrasting hues .Defy the old sari rules.

Time To Experiment Yourself With Layering……..

Whether its a jacket worn with a saris over pencil pants or scarf teamed with a dress and worn over a skirt,layering gets experimental this season as a designer send out strong message  when it comes to individual style.The trend works well for India ,since it affords great versatility in dressing especially at a time when the weather doesn't permit heavy-duty coats.It involves a mix and silhouettes.This is one look that you can truly personalise with multiple separates.

               

Parisian Chic Look(2009)

Tailored silhouettes give a sophisticated edge to fashion.Fitted,lace sheaths and high – necks represent the Parisian chic trend and make a dramatic resurgence this season .Wendell Rodrick’s interpretation was very exciting .As always ,shades of black ,charcoal gray,deep purple ,navy blue and brown are popular and perfectly spell out autumn.Splurge on quality materials like wool,fine silks and leather.Go classic with this chic look-the little black dress worn with a simple trench and high-heeled pumps.

Get The Look With Neutrals

  Embrace fashion’s softer-side in flesh–coloured,beige or white neutrals that are the basic nuance of season.Luminous Chiffons,vaporous muls ,starched cottons work best with subtle hues.The softer shades work wonderfully on all skin types .The ‘second-skin’ colour enables the wearer to play on textures and transparency and build a complete look with tone-on-tone layering.

Metallic Glitterati

Now the time to your own modern day…

Metallic hues seems to be in fashion.For this season,designers played with surface –ornamentation to re-invent the harmonies of gold and sliver.Brocades and burnt finishes lend an antiquated appeal to ensembles while glossy ,techno fabrics and sequined textiles give them a futuristic yet sporty attitude.This is one trend that can transport you into instant glamour.Wear it as a dress on a night-out or for a simple ensemble highlighted with statement accessories.

These season red carpe t has well glittered with the dazzling shiny garments  with perfect minimal accessories for a perfect attention.which gave a platform to add a 1980s edge.

How To Wear Big-Shouldered Jackets

For Working Women

There's no better way to power dress your way to the top than with a sharp jacket.Wear it over a sophisticated blouse in pale shades like powder pink or dusty grey and combine it with jodhpurs or skinny jeans . Finally ,accessories with your favourite brooch and work shoes.

Party Hopper

A jacket is a perfect piece to carry forward from day to night.Add in a dose of femininity by layering it over a draped dress.For extra does of fun ,go for the colour blocking and combine separates in solid hues to create a complete ensemble .Wear blingy earrings and towering heels to complete the look.

ADIDAS-High On Style 2009

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women's Latest Shoes…

 

IN THE DARK

 

such a variety of styles out there that you're bound to find a pair out there that make your glams look good. They're just too irresistibly cute when paired opaque tights or skinny jeans. Whatever you may call them - ankle boots, there's so many out there to pick from - from suede to belted.

These booties have all the trendy elements-they're lace-up, peep-toe, platform pumps and the top can be folded over to make a cuff! These boots hit just below the calf, but folded over this shoe becomes a true ankle boot. The leather on these pumps is extra soft and reviewers report that they're extra comfy!

you can find this beautiful booties in Emilio Pucci at net –a –porter.com, Bian,Aldo,Cuff Length boots, Gucci,Nine west,Dior,Tresmode, Kenzo.

Set Up Your Winter Style

This winter setup your wardrobe which warm-ups  your Epidermis-The outer layer of the clothing.

Here are the few ideas to dress up or dress down the classics.

Trench Coat :A belted rain coat with deep pockets.

Wear it with a slim pantsuit ,crisp white shirt and bow tie.

Biker Jacket:A short leather cover up.

Wear it with striking contrasting with a lacy chiffon dress and lots of gold link chains and pearls .

Camel Coat:Long A-line overcoat in tan.

Wear it with a purple fitted shift dress,fuchsia shoes and an aubergine clutch.

Jean Jacket: classic short and fitted denim jacket with patch pockets.

Wear it over a printed dress for a very boho feel.

Boy Friend Blazer:The name says it all- make it oversized and with shoulder pads.

Wear it With a vest and sequinned shift dress.

Nipped–in Jacket:A slim fitted jacket embellished with brass buttons,epaulettes and braids.

Wear it buttoned over a Knee-length sheath skirt and a corsage for 40s chic.

Military Jacket: A band collar with no fastenings.

over a logo T-shirt and peg trousers and peg trousers.

 Bolero: A very short jacket with no fastenings

With a shirt ,waist coat and slouch trousers.

Sporty Jackets: soft hooded jacket usually in fleece.

Wear it with a jumpsuit and stilettos.

Coat Dress : A buttoned and belted single or double-breasted jacket that doubles up as a dress.

Wear it as is,with panty hose and court shoes.