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Flowers of jasmine smell wonderful and women often adorn their hair with it to not just look but also smell beautiful. But did you know it can enhance your beauty in several other ways? Here are a few of them.

Keeps your skin supple

Jasmine has properties that can keep your skin moisturised for a long time. Though it may not be possible by using jasmine flowers directly on the skin, you can use creams or lotions that have jasmine extracts in them. Brands like Khadi, Forrest Essentials, The Body Shop have jasmine range of products.

Relaxes you

Jasmine oil has properties to calm your nerves and relax you. Since it is an essential oil, you need to combine it with a carrier oil like coconut. It is used as for aromatherapy in many spas due to these properties. Simply mix a few drops of it with another oil and then massage it on your body.

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Keeps scalp healthy

Jasmine has antimicrobial properties that make it a great oil to keep your scalp free from infections. Add it to almond or coconut oil and then massage your scalp with it. Wash off your hair with a herbal shampoo after a few hours. Make sure you use it weekly once to see results.

Keeps body odour at bay

If you are looking for a natural way to banish body odour, use jasmine. You can make your own spray with jasmine essential oil. Take a spray bottle and add water in it. Now add 1 tbsp of jasmine oil and shake well. Spray it in your armpits and say goodbye to body odour. You can add another tablespoon of jasmine oil if the fragrance isn’t strong enough for your liking.

Conditions your hair

If you want to condition your hair in a natural way, take a last rinse of jasmine. First, soak jasmine flowers in hot water for a few hours. Let the water cool down to room temperature. After you wash your hair, simply take a last rinse with this water. Do not wash it off again with water. This is a mild conditioner. If you have frizzy hair, you can add a few drops of jasmine oil to it.

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Fashion’s favourite handbag turned 60 this year – didn’t know? Shame on you. It’s there, in the name. Said sac is called the 2.55 – denoting the month and year Gabrielle Chanel designed the signature quilted leather, chain-strapped number.

It’s still a house bestseller, and a fashion must-have. It’s influenced other designers from high fashion to high street to create homages that riff on and reference the key design characteristics of the Fifties classic – even Chanel itself has half a dozen variations on the theme, both seasonal tweaks and entire new designs. But the original is still shifting units.

Why? Probably because the 2.55 was born first and foremost from practicality, rather than peacockery. Chanel designed her first shoulder-strapped bags in the Twenties, influenced by soldiers’ knapsacks. She was bored of having to clutch their predecessors in her hands – which, she felt, should be occupied with more important work. The Chanel bag, therefore, was the ultimate feminist accessory: it let women get on with their lives, just like men.

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When she relaunched her fashion house in the Fifties, with updated variations on her signature easy, unstructured garçonne styles, Chanel’s bag got a revamp. Hence its rebirth as the newly numerically monikered 2.55. The designer also added a contrast burgundy lining, which, apparently, referenced the uniforms of the Aubazine Abbey orphanage where she grew up. Whatever: it also meant you could easily locate your belongings in its murky depths, something perhaps more handbag designers should take heed of. More practicality. The turn-key clasp ensured it stayed firmly closed (traditionally rectangular, rather than double-C, Chanel has rechristened that lock “Mademoiselle” in homage to Gabrielle), while the quilting gave it structure, and harked back to all the quilting on Chanel’s suits.

Back in the Fifties, a Chanel 2.55 was the only bag to own. Mostly because there were relatively few other high-fashion handbags on the market, and certainly none with the fashion nous and instant identifiability of Chanel’s. It’s still much sought-after today – but has also influenced entire generations of handbag design, most hoping to hit on the kind of formula that has ensured the 2.55 continues to sell, despite carrying price tags in excess of £3,000.

The work of few designers has managed to slip from fashion into style: Chanel is responsible for more than her fair share of enduring greatest hits. That’s why the handbag design she pioneered turns up time and time again, in multiple reiterations – because, belonging to the canon of universal style, designers such as Tory Burch, Mulberry and even good old Topshop can offer variations on the style without feeling like they’re copying. The house of Chanel itself revived it in the Eighties, under Karl Lagerfeld, adding variations on the theme including a leather-twined chain and double-C clasps: it became a status symbol again then, an It Bag before that god-awful phrase was even invented a decade later.

The 2.55’s key components – the rectilinear shape, the chain strap, the flap-over front and the sleek sense of no-nonsense practicality – still feel fresh and current. And while, over the past two decades, other modish handbags have been quickly and easily discarded to the rubbish heap of (unfashionable) history – or, maybe, just shipped down to the charity shop, or flogged – Chanel’s Fifties classic shows no signs of waning popularity, whether the name affixed to it belongs to Chanel, or one of a host of others.

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Emily Ratajkowski revealed she hates beauticians touching her face but instead enjoys going to a spa where women lie around naked.

The 'Gone Girl' star confessed she's not a fan of the beauty treatment that can include a peel or exfoliation of the skin but instead loves going to a Korean spa in Los Angeles, where the women can relax and lie around naked, and staff treat her ''like a piece of meat''.

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She said: ''I'm pretty terrified of facials. I've had enough bad ones, and honestly, I don't break out. My big treat is that once a month I go to a Korean spa. The one I go to, called Natura, is not as popular as the ones most of Hollywood goes to. I usually go about 40 minutes before my appointment, and you can get into all these different pools. Then you get a body scrub, and you're lying there naked with 20 other women. They just treat you like a piece of meat, but it's worth it. Then you shower, and I like the acupressure massage. Those ladies are strong! They even put grated cucumber on your face.''

Though the 24-year-old beauty admitted that part of the attraction is they don't fuss over her celebrity status.

She told the New York Times newspaper: ''I do have to warn: It's not your traditional spa. There is no one greeting you and asking how your day is. But that's what I love about it. I let my mind shut off and have someone take care of what needs to be done. Afterward, my skin is so soft, and I always sleep so well that night.''

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Toni Collette found having a shaved head a freeing experience.

Toni Collette focuses on her eyes when she's making herself up, then slaps on everything else with her fingers.

The 42-year-old actress is a mother of two, so most of her time goes on looking after her children. She always settles them in bed before she gets ready for an evening out, which tends to mean she doesn't have long to focus on herself.

"It takes me 15 minutes to get ready. I scrub my body and moisturise with coconut oil. I have good skin because I have always taken care of it and I eat well," she told British newspaper The Guardian. "The majority of cleansing products I use are from Jan Marini. Make-up-wise, I spend most time on the eyes - everything else is slapped on and worked in using my fingers."

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Toni is sporting a cropped look at the moment, as she shaved her head for a role not long ago. Many women use their hair as a security blanket, but she has found it revolutionary not to have long tresses. Not least because it cuts down on the amount of getting-ready time she needs, as the star can pretty much wash and go.

This low-key approach to beauty spills over into Toni's fashion choices. Long gone are the days where she was willing to cram herself into an uncomfortable outfit, with the star caring less and less about what other people think now.

"I'm more and more comfortable in my skin as I get older, and I don't follow trends. I dress at the last minute and go with whatever feels comfy, and I wear shoes I can walk in," she said.

"I covet pretty things but rarely wear them."

That means the actress is usually found in things like jeans and trainers, although when she has to look smarter, she goes for designers such as Vanessa Bruno and Isabel Marant.

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Victoria's Secret Angel Stella Maxwell has claimed models don't ''always have to look perfect''.

The 24-year-old beauty - who became a Victoria's Secret Angel earlier this year - has insisted there are numerous misconceptions surrounding the life of a lingerie model.
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She explained: ''I think the biggest misconception is that the models don't get along, that's not true! Or that you always have to look perfect - the thing about Victoria's Secret is that they always make you feel really good, it's always really comfortable on set, they keep it consistent with hair and make-up so it's like a big family so you're never with strangers feeling uncomfortable.

''That's what they like to do, develop people into the brand and keep you there.''

Stella, who is currently dating American singer Miley Cyrus, is part of the new generation of Victoria's Secret Angels, but she's insisted the new girls feel connected to the older generation, which includes the likes of Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima.

She told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: ''I think we're all very similar as a family, they've connected us really well. It's nice to do jobs with them and see how they promote and represent the brand.

''Each girl represents a different part of the brand and brings their own individual style and I think the 10 new girls are the same.''

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Melissa McCarthy never wants to fit into a fashion pigeonhole, so deliberately made her clothing line "random".

Melissa McCarthy doesn't think women should have to "pick a team" in fashion.

The actress revealed pieces from her plus-size clothing line Melissa McCarthy by Seven7 yesterday, with a Home Shopping Network debut following on August 13 and the official launch on September 1.

One of the things that inspired her was the idea that nobody should have to put themselves into a style pigeonhole.
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"You should never have to dress in a way that's 'appropriate,'" she explained, adding that her collection is deliberately "random".

"You shouldn't have to pick a team, pick a side, pick a mood. One day I want to wear a stylish little dress and a heel and the next day I want to wear ripped-up jeans and Converse. That's the fun in clothing."

Of course providing fashion to plus-size women is at the heart of her philosophy. Seeing models in her clothing felt overwhelming for Melissa, who is proud she can cater to their curves.

The 44-year-old star believes size should never hold anyone back and that the right outfit can work wonders.

"You feel like you're not invited to the same party as everybody else, and your self-esteem goes down," she said. "But if you feel pride in what you wear, you go out into the world with a little bit of joy and then you're a little nicer to this person and you smile at someone on the street who was maybe having a bad day. They're little things, but it starts to snowball. And if my clothes can be part of that - my God, I'd be so happy!"
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Collect a few tools and add a beautiful touch to your little blank canvasses on the tip of your fingers without spending big, says an expert.

Pooja Goel, a Delhi-based beauty expert, shares how:

* Base colour: Base colour is the basic to start with and should be on top of your priority list as it provides a smoother application of the next colour on it. In short, it means creamy, chip-free nail polish and even surface on the top of your nail. It extends the life of your nail art. Start with a good quality base coat and then you can also apply it on the top of your design so that your manicure sustains longer.

* Decals and rhinestones: They are cheap and can take your nail art to another level. They are available in different sizes, colours and shapes to add glamour to your nail designs. You can also use studs and bindis as substitute.
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* Nail art brushes: Use nail art brushes or paint brushes as an alternate to give effects and paint out your creativity. You can cut the bristles of brushes to give it the desired shape and can also use a nail paint brush of old nail paints. They are essential in your collection and each brush type has its own use. One can also use eye shadow applicator to give a snowy or blur effect of a bright colour on top of a dark colour to contrast well.

* Bobby pins and toothpicks: Take out a bob pin from your hair accessories and put it in your nail stash. Bob pins and toothpicks play a good role in creating dots of different sizes as you can use both the sides of a toothpick and for the larger ones, a bob pin is a good idea. They give polka dot effect and can be used to extend designs. Tooth picks work as an ink pen when dipped in nail colour and can be used to place rhinestones on your nails.

* Foils: You can use foils for amazing prints. Place a foil on top of a polished nail with nail art adhesive and then finish it along with a shiner or plain gel top coat to make it better.

* Cotton swabs: These are needed to clean and remove polish from your nails but can also be used to create dots, adding gradient effect. Lint free cotton swabs are important because ordinary cotton may leave cotton fibres on your nails, thus ruining your manicure. Ear buds dipped in acetone free remover helps in removing extra polish from cuticles and your manicure looks neat and clean.
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Contouring - popularised by celebrity Kim Kardashian - is a make-up artists’ trick which uses light and dark foundations and concealers to emphasise the features of one’s face.

But it has many of us baffled. It seems a great deal to do before rushing out of the house each morning.

But here you can see why highlighting, or strobing, as it’s being called, is taking off.

Strobing is all about using highlighters/illuminators and other sheer cream or powder products to create a sun kissed look.

With the help of model Thembi Magwaza, local make-up artist Zogra Cox offered these step-by-step make-up instructions:

Primer

If you don’t already own a primer, it’s time you invested in one. Almost every cosmetic house has one and it’s key to a dewy, smooth, hydrated-looking make-up application.

Concealer

Cox uses a dry brush to apply concealer under the eye and around the mouth. It is essentially to cover any blemishes. Cox says brushes are a great investment and also help to ensure you don’t waste your products as you might by using your fingers or a sponge.

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Foundation

Choose a foundation as close to your natural skin colour as possible. Work section by section and work fast to ensure it does not dry on the skin. Apply outward and upward. Cox says never drag the skin down when applying make-up – you don’t want to help the aging process. Remember to blend foundation into the neck as well, to ensure a seamless finish.

If your lips are chapped, a light bit of eye cream at this stage, will ensure they’re fine for lipstick later.

Eye shadow

Eyes this spring need to look bright and healthy. Opt for an on-trend pastel colour that suits you. Work with the shape of your eye: a darker colour will draw protruding eyes in, while a cooler colour will bring sunken eyes out.

Apply with a brush in a patting motion. In the day time, one colour is enough; you can add another to take the look from day to night.

Do not stretch the soft skin around your eyes.

If you like, you can do your eye make-up first so any mistakes with liner can be easily wiped away without interfering with your foundation.

Eyebrows

A groomed look is in. Use a brow brush before applying eye shadow to emphasis the brow.

Cox uses brown eye shadow on very light skin and black eye shadow on darker skin. She uses eye shadow instead of a pencil to keep the look soft and natural.

Eye liner

Use a kohl pencil to draw a feathered line above the top eye lashes. Use a stubby brush to blend the line, working in circular motions. The spring look is soft, so always aim to avoid harsh lines of colour.

Use a creamy white liner on the waterline to ensure eyes appear fresh.

Strobe

Cox uses an illuminator on the cheeks, the ridge of the nose, the edge of the nose, the chin, the middle of the forehead and underneath the outer-end of the eyebrow.

You may use a light foundation, a mineral powder or a shimmery cream or bronzer – it depends on what looks most natural on you. If you have oily skin, opt for a matt pearly highlighter and use oil-free products.

Use finish spray or studio fix spray when blending and allow to dry.

Mascara

Cox applies mascara to the top lid of lashes only. This is a matter of preference.

Blush

Apply blush to the apples of the cheeks, blending well.

Lips

Lip liner is great for balancing out the top and bottom lip, it also helps your lipstick last longer. Cox applies colour with a brush before coating with a clear gloss.

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When Mandela delivered his speech that Saturday, urging the Jewish community to ask their relatives who had left the country during apartheid to come back home with the skills they had obtained, to help rebuild the country… it was as if he was talking directly to her, she says. For Buirski’s family and many others had left apartheid South Africa in the the late ’80s in pursuit of a better life overseas.

Buirski had brought a special gift for Mandela as a small gesture to wish him success in his new role as president. The present, wrapped and tucked under her arm, was an extra large cotton printed shirt labelled “Desré’s Exotic Imports” from the LA boutique she had just closed before leaving for South Africa.

“I approached his entourage and knocked on the driver’s window. He (the driver) didn’t even hesitate, he popped out of the car and signalled over to a bodyguard who took the gift and popped it in the boot… I thought I had achieved my dream that day because not only did I get to see Mandela but I also got the opportunity to give him a gift. I left there on a high note.

“I didn’t think it was that great a shirt, but I figured a gift is better than no gift. I expected Mandela to wear the shirt as a pyjama top or to give it away as a present,” she said.

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But little did Buirski know that two days after the synagogue visit, the day after Mandela’s inauguration as president, her life was to take a different turn in ways she couldn’t have imagined.

“I was driving to the gym when I received a message from a friend telling me that there was a picture that I had to see in Die Burger newspaper. I thought it had to do with an environmental project I was working on;

“But there it was on page three, this beautiful photograph of Mandela wearing my shirt, and it still had all the wrinkles from the wrapping,” explains Buirski.

Soon after making contact with Mandela’s then typist and private secretary Mary Mxadana, Buirski started sending Mandela more shirts.

“ Mxadana and I developed this rapport and… I started sending her more shirts for Mandela. That was the beginning of what I call my spiritual journey with Madiba,” says Buirski.

The “Madiba Shirt” would become one of the most recognised across the world.

After studying graphic design in Southern California, SA-born Buirski pursued a successful career in fashion that led to her owning a boutique as well as working in clothing factories in Indonesia, where she learnt the Batik technique.

“My early influences came from my South African roots.

“I was very attracted to the Ndebele prints and graphics. I am still very drawn to their bold use of colour and the beading of the Zulus.

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“Living in Southern California and getting involved in the industry there exposed me to the Hawaiian prints. That is when I became interested in printed men’s shirt.

“When I grew up in SA, men were not wearing bold shirts, they were very conservative. But I found that with men’s shirts I could play around with fabric and colour. Meshed together, my SA roots with my Hawaiian and the Indonesian influences became a melting pot of creativity for me,” says Buirski.

But Southern California was not home, so Buirski closed shop and returned to South Africa, opening her first local boutique, “Bali Blue” at the V&A Waterfront in 1992.

“There was something about home that I was longing for and missing. As that longing started to emerge there was also this adoration that started to develop of this enigma about Mandela. I just wanted to meet this incredible man. I didn’t know that Madiba was a fashionista in his early days… it was certainly not a case of ‘I’m going to clothe that man one day’,” she explains.

Buirski got to meet Mandela almost a year after gifting him that first shirt. At the meeting, he suggested that she upgrade his shirts from cotton to silk.

“That was when the silk shirt-era began. Madiba had an entire collection of rainbow silk shirts, his favourite colours being earth tones. Over the years I made over 150 shirts for him. He literally wore them to all major events and to big international governmental meetings and banquets,” she says.

Not everyone was a fan of Mandela’s shirts. Mandela confided to Buirski that one of his close friends, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu felt his shirts were not appropriate attire for a president. And that Italian designer Giorgio Armani was quite perturbed that he was not wearing any of the well-tailored suits he had sent him.

“Madiba told me that he loved the shirts because they gave him a sense of freedom, as opposed to being in a suit and tie. Not only was he a fashion trendsetter, but he was also political trendsetter. He did things that society had never seen before,” says Buirski.

I meet Buirski at the Presidential Shirt studio in Observatory where their new collection, “The Eclection” is on display, designed by a creative team, including Logan Rodrigeuz. The collection, fresh from the SA Menswear Week runway, is a miscellany of patterned batiks, hand-painted silk, digital and isishweshwe prints.

The showcase received a standing ovation at the event.

“Designing the debut collection has been an incredibly humbling experience because it’s such an incredible brand to work for. Not only is it an incredible brand, but there is rich history behind it… moments that were seen worldwide,” says Rodrigeuz, a fashion design graduate.

The collection was designed with today’s modern, stylish man in mind, he explains.

“When the company started in 1994 everything was comfort fit and very relaxed for men of all shapes and sizes. With the new collection we wanted to approach the younger crowd, the businessman that wants to wear a sharp suit to the office but still have a Presidential Shirt underneath. Many garments are available in slim fit.

“The Presidential Shirt man is strong, a man who knows that when he puts on our clothing that there is a story behind it. A man that understands who he is, wants to be associated with the brand and who appreciates the craftsmanship that goes into each garment,” says Rodrigeuz.

Presidential Shirt will be opening a new shop at Mandela Square in Sandton, Joburg in October.

“It’s been the experience of a lifetime,” says Buirski. “For me it wasn’t just about making shirts for Mandela but he also taught me many things, such as inspiring other people with my work and to embrace the spirit of Ubuntu.

“Hopefully, the shirts continue to tell a story of Madiba’s legacy… through the shirts I get to tell some of his stories and that is the beauty of it.”

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The fashion designer duo will unleash their line centred around the holy city at the opening show of BMW India Bridal Fashion Week in Delhi on August 7.

Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Also known as Banaras or Kashi, this is a city steeped in legend, mythology, culture and history. Varanasi symbolises an artist's journey. It is also inextricably linked with bridal fashion with the Banarasi sari being integral to bridal and trousseau ensembles. The presentation by Abu and Sandeep is designed to transport the audience to this magical place.

Ornate set for the show

An elaborate theatrical set that recreates the ghats finds us on the banks of the Ganges on the night of a full moon. Sunrise moves to midday and then towards evening and the famed diya aarti. The show will be a multi-layered presentation that combines myriad elements — celebration, festivity, music and silence, spirituality and creativity, it is an ode to the coming together of the mind, body and soul.

Design details

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The collections are designed to showcase the rich legacy of silks, brocades, gold and silver thread work, carpet weaving that the city is renowned for. The palette too will reflect the different moods and unique spirit of the city. From the pristine whites that symbolise purity and renunciation to the yellows, saffron and oranges and then onto a riot of Holi hues ending with vermilion, India's signature bridal hue, the colour of anointment, of Abhishekam, of Sindoor as the finale.

The show is designed to be a breath-taking journey. "It is our intention to bring the majesty and magnificence of Varanasi and India to the viewer through our couture, which will weave a uniquely romantic and regal romance replete with our history, tradition, arts and crafts, and most crucially our soul and spirit.

As CS Lewis said: 'We shall not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.' Being at one with her own divinity. This is our new age bride. A woman fully realised," says the duo.

The range

Vrindavan: Essayed on georgette and khadi, using resham and zardozi, its motifs include cows, palm trees, parrots, and flora fauna inspired by Krishna and his gopis. The palette is pink, red, orange , yellows.

The Ghats of Banaras: A range of bold, floral ghaghras, on khadi silks paired with banarasi dupattas. Each ghaghra is lavishly embroidered with gota, gold beads and sequins. The base colours are pink, red, orange and yellow with multi-coloured highlights.

Aisha: A collection in Banarasi net and organza that introduces horse hair for the first time, accented with resham, bugle beads, crystals and sequins. The silhouettes include western inspired ensembles, going from beads and stone to pure silk thread and raffia. The palette is offwhite skin going into powder pastels.

Lotus: India's signature bloom finds new expression on khadi and banarasi net using faux leather and abla applique work.

Pashu: An ode to Shiva, the divine protector of animals. This is the main bridal range of the season essayed in georgettes and nets, using deep jewel colours with brighter silk appliques. Each kali has a distinct Indian animal as a highlight in the khaki, including an ornate elephant, horses, lions and parrots.

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Ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra is set to present Couture Soiree, an evening reminiscent of the old world charm from the 1950s, at the forthcoming Amazon India Couture Week 2015 here. “At Amazon India Couture Week, I will bring to you Couture Soiree, an evening reminiscent of the old world charm from the 1950s, when western fashion was being revolutionised and fashion shows had a sense of an intimate experience and luxury,” said Malhotra in a statement.

“Guests at the viewing would come to witness iconic moments in fashion. This finale show at the couture week is going to be a departure from what you’ve seen, with an intimate setting as we are going to present a preview of our limited edition Manish Malhotra London Label.” ”It is even more special to me as it also marks the celebration of successful 10 years of my label Manish Malhotra in August 2015,” he said.

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Known to be the frontrunner in Bollywood, creating a niche for stylists, he has added unadulterated sparkle to leading actresses’ wardrobes with his dazzling collections for over 25 years now. Best known for his bridal wear, strong sense of colour and revival of the crafts sector, the designer’s dedication to his aesthetics has catapulted him to fame.

“We are delighted to announce that India’s most popular designer Manish Malhotra, who has the biggest brand recall amongst GenNext, will be adding an interesting third dimension to the Amazon India Couture Week 2015″ said Sunil Sethi, president, Fashion Design Council of India. .

“His magical drapes and captivating cuts will add perfection to a week of pure indulgence,” Sethi added. Spanning five days, Amazon India Couture Week 2015, will be held from July 29 to August 2 at the Taj Palace Hotel here.

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Dull, dry, frizzy – these tresses can be a pain to manage at times. Gone are the days when just shampooing and oiling your hair was enough. Our hair calls for some attention now! We chatted with Shailaja Rao, co-owner of Aaina Salon at the Naval Station Colaba to solve a few of our queries related to traditional head massages and the new hair spa therapies. Here’s an excerpt from it.

Oil massage or hair spa, what is more beneficial?

Both aim at making the hair stronger, longer and reduce hair fall. However, the approach is different. Oil massages every week and hair spas once a fortnight or month depending on the hair damage is what we suggest. The good thing about oil massages is that it can be done in the comfort of home, an hour before you take a shower too. However, it is best to leave the oil overnight. Hair spa is more intensive and nourishes the hair more deeply.

Should people with healthy hair opt for a hair spa treatment?

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With the considerable change in climate, lifestyle, eating habits and pollution to top it all, your hair needs a little more than the regular oiling. Like our skin and body, hair needs to be pampered too. Perfect looking hair requires maintenance and hence a hair treatment is suggested at least once a month for everyone.

At what age can one get a hair spa treatment?

Hair issues begin during puberty because of hormonal changes. That is when you start experiencing dandruff, hair fall and other issues. Hence, anyone above the ages of 14 can get a hair spa done. In fact the earlier you begin the lesser work your hair will need.

What are the added benefits of a hair spa?

A hair spa regimen includes head or scalp massage, steaming, washing, application of hair mask and then shampooing and conditioning. It’s like your hair is reborn. You can feel the difference right after the first sitting.

Essential oils like tea tree oil, jojoba are added to the base oil. There is a different oil for each type of hair. For e.g. tea tree oil helps reduce dandruff, while castor oil is best for thin hair as it helps add volume. After a generous application of oils and a distressing scalp massage, you move to steaming the hair.

Steaming helps the hair regain its lost moisture – perfect for managing dull and frizzy hair. Steaming is followed by a wash with a mild shampoo and conditioner for proper cleansing and conditioning of the hair.

The hair masks used are also targeted towards specific hair issues. There are masks for damaged hair, scanty hair, dull and dry hair, oily to normal and dry to normal hair, masks for treating itchy scalp and dandruff and many more. There are special masks for rebonded hair and colored hair too. Also depending on the intensity of damage, hair therapies are repeated fortnightly or even once a week at times.

Who should not get a hair spa done?

Everyone needs a hair spa therapy. Even if your hair is perfectly tamed, you need to maintain its health. Hence, a hair spa is a must. Hair oil must be applied once a week and can be done at home too. But for a hair spa therapy, it is best to visit a salon and a good one at that because you do not want spurious products causing further damage to your hair.

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Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari, who looks picture perfect everytime she poses for the shutterbugs, says that style is an inherent thing and shouldn't be a burden to anyone.

"Style for me is more of an inherent thing. It's something that can't be bought. It certainly shouldn't be a burden to anyone and it should be fun, effortless and comfortable," Aditi, who was in Bangalore for the Kingfisher Derby Draw of Lots, where she picked the position of the race horses for the Kingfisher Derby event that took place today, told IANS.

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Talking about her style quotient and what she would like to wear for the event, Aditi said that she would like to wear a "vintage dress and a beautiful hat". The 36-year-old, who is blessed with flawless skin, says that she uses "minimal make-up" for clear skin.

"The most important thing is that I do not use a lot of make-up on my face, and I think that is what works best for me. Too much make-up clogs up your pores and prevents your skin from breathing. Many people feel that wearing a lot of make-up makes you look glamorous, but I think it's really unnecessary," the "Boss" actress said.

"I totally go by the natural regime - I try and eat healthy even though I do binge on chips and golgappas occasionally! Eating nutritious food and drinking a lot of water are essential to my daily health routine. I don't smoke either, so that helps keep my skin clear and fresh," she added.

The actress ventured into Bollywood with the 2008 film Delhi 6 and will next be seen in Wazir starring Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar.

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Use of foundation in make-up can either make or break the perfect look.

Use a primer before applying foundation and set the foundation with translucent loose powder, says an expert.

Make-up expert Kanikka Gauraav Tandon suggests how:

* Before applying foundation on your face, gently clean your hands and face with the facewash suitable for your skin. For oily skin, use that facewash which contains tea tree oil, neem leaf extract and salicylic acid, so that it thoroughly cleanses skin without making the skin overtly dry.

* Apply foundation but not with your fingers. Always use foundation brushes as it helps you to clean your skin of germs and also if you use fingers for applying foundation, it will stick to your fingers and not on your face.

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* Use a primer before applying foundation on your face so that it lasts for a long time. The primer makes your skin safe from the direct touch of any chemical and your skin looks healthy.

* Leave the moisturiser, sunscreen or primer for two minutes to set in, before applying foundation and if you feel your skin looks oily after this process, wipe your face with a soft wet tissue.

* Apply dots of foundation on the cheeks, forehead, chin and tip of your nose. Don't apply foundation all over your face. The objective is to even out the skin tones and not apply an opaque mass. If it's too much, you will look like a jester and if too less, you will look unpolished.

* Mix the dots together. Make sure that there are no noticeable lines near your hairline or jawline.

* Set the foundation with translucent loose powder. This will provide you the natural look. No need to apply loose powder on your face.

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It's a complete whitewash out there! Mandates have gotten stricter and protests have gone stronger.

But neither is Wimbledon ready to ease up on the colour code, nor are the players ready to compromise on tennis' biggest fashion platform. So, designers, and, of course our tennis style icons, have found ways to 'skirt' the all-white rule and also make fashion statements on the court. What if the rainbow palette has been made off-limits? One can always experiment with the fabric and the cuts. And that's exactly what we are seeing in this edition of the Big W. The trend that has taken the tourney by storm is the air mesh fabric. Be it the skirt, the hemline or the bust, our favourite stars, it seems, have gone all mushy over mesh. With a hint of colour peeking from knickers or tees, our tennis hotties are taking the courts by storm. Here's a lowdown...

The peek-a-boo colours on court

Bethanie Mattek-Sands is known for her style statements. She added the much-needed colour to this year's Big W with her pink and purple hair. She also sported a flowers and bees tattoo on her arm.


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Eugenie Bouchard created controversy by sporting a black sports bra under her dress.

Expectations run high when it comes to this fashion icon. And Maria Sharapova did not disappoint. Her pyramid-patterned self-fabric definitely made her look the diva that she is and more!

So what if it's an all-white dress code? Lucie Safarova's colourful nails say it all.

Serena Williams has always been the maverick frontrunner when it comes to on-court fashion. Remember the neon knickers? Well, the world No. 1 steered clear of the mesh maze this year, but still made a statement in an animal print self-fabric dress.

Caroline Wozniacki's figure hugging skater dress with a frilly mesh hemline is arguably this season's best outfit. Don't miss the yellow strip on her knickers.

Venus Williams, who designs her own costumes, made sure her's was in stark contrast to the herd. And how do you do that when all you have is white? You experiment with pleats on your skirt and straps on your collar!

What they say!

'I love Wimbledon but they've gone too far now. The rules have become ridiculously strict. My personal opinion, I think it's too strict. If you look at the pictures of Edberg, Becker, there was some colours, you know, but it was all white.'' — Roger Federer

"I didn't even get married in white. I think it's gotten a little excessive. It was funny, because I was actually googling some players like John McEnroe played, Arthur Ashe, they had colour everywhere." — Bethanie Mattek-Sands

"If they say it's all white, it's all white. You try to be creative. We've tried to do that with my dress. But I think every tennis player enjoys to play with a tiny bit of colour. It's fun to try to be creative even though you have to wear white." — Caroline Wozniacki

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Regular exfoliation helps to remove excessive oil and dead skin cells. So gear up to explore kitchen ingredients like oatmeal, milk and more for glowing skin in monsoon season, says Blossom Kochhar, chairperson, Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies.

Kochhar, a pioneer in the Indian beauty and cosmetic industry, shares how to make your own scrubs at home:

* Take crushed oatmeal and mix it with a small amount of milk. Make it into a paste and use it to exfoliate your skin. Apply and scrub it with dry finger tips for two to three minutes and leave it on for 10 minutes. Then rinse it off.


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* Make a paste by mixing sandalwood powder in orange peel and Fuller's Earth (multani mitti). The paste will help in exfoliating dead skin cells, and bring a glow to the skin.

* Prepare a homemade scrub by mixing two tablespoons of baking soda, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, juice of half a lemon and five tablespoons of honey. Apply the paste and rinse off after five minutes. Make sure not to use it more than twice a week as over usage of baking soda can harm the skin.

* Detoxification of the skin is essential during monsoon season as it prevents allergies, puffiness and skin diseases. Rather than using harsh soaps that have a drying effect, make your own special powder. Mix equal amounts of green gram powder and Bengal gram powder and half the quantity of fenugreek seeds. Prepare a paste by mixing all these in rosewater and apply the paste generously on the entire body. The method deeply cleanses and refreshes the body.

* Mix together Fuller's Earth, gram flour and sandalwood powder in equal quantities. Store in an air tight container. For applying, mix one tablespoon of the powder in water to make a paste. Apply evenly on the face and leave it on to dry then rinse with cold water. The homemade face mask will help remove flakes and dust.

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Zendaya's makeup artist Allan Avendaño channelled a ''fierce fairy princess'' to create her look for the BET Awards in Los Angeles last night (28.06.15).

The 18-year-old star stole the show in a shimmering shirt dress, towering heels and complimented her newly cropped raven locks with a flawless makeup look by Allan Avendaño.

The cosmetics pro took inspiration from her iridescent mini dress and used pastel tones to soften her complexion.

He explained: ''I took a glimpse of Zendaya's shimmering dress tonight and knew I wanted to go for pastel shades and golden skin. We kept her makeup soft and used pastel shades to complement the jewel tones of her dress and drastic hair style. Her final look reminded me of a 'fierce fairy princess.'''

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And Zendaya's natural beauty isn't the only reason Allan enjoys working with her.

The former 'Shake It Up' star's willingness to experiment with her look also makes her a joy to team up with.

Speaking of her decision to swap her long locks for a drastic pixie crop, he told PEOPLE: ''The hair definitely inspired the overall makeup look. Zendaya's short pixie cut influenced how deep we wanted to go with her contour and how soft we went with her eyeshadow and lip shades.

''Since she chose a strong hairstyle and her dress was glitzy, we went with a soft eye and lip look so as not to overpower the overall look.

''Zendaya is really open to everything. She always chooses bold fashion and beauty looks on the red carpet, so it's fun to collaborate with her while getting ready for big events.''

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With controversial waistlines and celebrity status, the women of the modeling world are used to the glare of the media spotlight, but what of the sharp-suited male model?

Despite the taught and toned men that stormed the catwalk at this year’s Pitti Uomo fashion fair in Florence, discussions on trends in male modelling have only recently come to the fore in mainstream media as most still remain glued to what’s hot, and what’s supposedly not, in terms of women and their bodies.

The grunge-dipped 1990s saw the rise of the Kate Moss-inspired “Heroin Chic” look. Major fashion houses were choosing increasingly gaunt, pale and waif-like women to show off their clothes. Former U.S. president Bill Clinton even slammed the look in 1997, saying “the glorification of heroin is not creative, it is destructive.”

“The look generally involves pale skin, dark circles under the eyes, and extreme thinness, much like a heroin addict,” explained Business Insider.

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The noughties saw the rise of the more athletic model, think Brazilian beauty Giselle Bundchen and the likes of the toned and tanned Victoria’s Secret Angels.

Meanwhile, it’s raining men in Florence and high time to delve into the tough and competitive world of male modeling.

“Most male models lack the name recognition… of their female counterparts,” wrote Janelle Okwodu for Style in 2014, but “men are an important part of the pop culture conversation. Serving both as aspirational body ideals and arbiters of cool, male models provide a visual representation of fashion’s (and the world at large’s) ideas about masculinity.”

The quintessential bad boy look was out in full force in the 1980s, with British model John Pearson firmly stamped as the poster child of the decade. Meanwhile, the 1990’s saw the rise of Hollywood-handsome faces like Cameron Alborzian and Tyson Beckford.

Since then, fashion hawks have spotted the rise of the teenage-looking male model; tall, thin and with striking bone structures.

Last year saw the wild rise of brawn and beards with the advent of the Lumberjack look, which led to media outlets coining the phrase “Lumbersexual.”

The Lumbersexual man typically wears leather, denim, plaid, and flannel and, most importantly, rocks an impressive beard that is “long, bushy, and unkempt,” according to Cosmopolitan magazine.

Before that, the metrosexual look was popular in fashion circles, according to U.S. media. Copious hair product, pretty boy looks and the essential Calvin Klein boxer-briefs were en vogue.

And now? Models on the Pitti Uomo runway differed according to the designer staging the show but certain traits pointed to a trend in the male modeling scene.

Italian brand Casamadre chose lean lads with long, ruffled hair. With slim, angular faces and borderline surly teenager hallowed cheeks, the models were a world away from the burly Lumberjack trend. The male models wore their shoulder length hair loose or swept over to one side.

Although beards made a heavy appearance on the runway, the facial hair dipped more into the hippie style than the cropped facial hair stereotypically associated with Italian male modeling.

Meanwhile, Milan-based Arthur Arbesser’s models were also on the lanker side, with almost bowl-cut hair dos and androgynous features.

Described as the “Olympics of menswear trade shows,” Pitti Uomo is set to run until June 19 and features hundreds of fashion brands and their offerings in men’s clothing and accessory collections.

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Established in 1995, Hard Currency the denim wear brand only for men is introducing new washes in its denim range for coming winter. Also on the agenda is expanding pan India presence, while perking up online reach. According to Udita Chandan, Creative Director, Hard Currency, the company expects forthcoming winter to bring in positive growth to the apparel industry as a whole.

Started on a small scale with limited manpower and production capacity Hard Currency has grown with time. It is known for its sophisticated fits and trendsetting fashion forward washes and custom-made designs.

Fresh fashion range for new seasons

For summer, Hard Currency has altered its fashion range. “We have a lot more detailing on the garment. The product looks brighter and more vibrant. We have used acid washes this season. In the premium range, we have used special and imported fabrics. The focus is on hand feel. The styling is different. The washes look international. We have distressed denim, where we have focused a lot on shades of blue and dark grey. We have a few overdyed styles in shades of khaki, rust and mud. This season, we have focused on flat finish garments with a rich hand feel,” says Udita elaborating on the summer line.

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The winter palette remains more or less the same. The line is less overdyed since brighter colours are not in for winter. The brand will introduce premium denims with heavy washes along with a collection of distressed denim. “The focus is on the fabric. We will have blue and darker colours. This winter, there is a demand for deep blue shade with subtle wash. They are looking for brighter washes but the base is deep blue. Customers don’t respond well to lightweight denim. They want jeans that will last for two or three years,” adds Udita

Hard Currency offers denim for men under core and fashion product categories. The core range caters to the older population. Premium is targeted more towards the fashion conscious. “We have used fancy designs, contrasts, heavy washes, detailing. We have ripped jeans. Denim has become more of a fashion statement than a basic necessity. Denim has become the most important component of the wardrobe. Fits are important and people are open to experimenting. So demand for denim is high,” asserts Udita

The brand is available at 450 MBOs and is eyeing for a pan India presence. “We are online too. We have a website and also on Jabong, Snapdeal, Myntra, Amazon and Flipkart. Right now, Myntra is the best contributor for us in terms of sales. Online helps customers who are looking for a product with a good price. And we want Hard Currency to be discovered by such customers. We want online to give us 50 per cent of the business,” Udita avers.

Since there are a lot of fairs lined up for the season, Udita is looking at doing brisk business then. “We are looking to appoint many distributors. I am looking for brisk sales and am looking ahead for a great Autumn/Winter in terms of business. Right now the market is dull. Even the festive season or the peak booking season did not match expectations. It has to do with the recession. Spending power is declining. It is motivating us to look at ways of selling the product. Going online was one of the ways,” he explains.

In future, the brand expects to do good sales online, while expanding its reach in many more states starting with Maharashtra. To serve the purpose, the company has set up an office in Mumbai and Bangalore.

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From Beau Brummell’s commitment to dandyism in 1790s Mayfair to the safety-pinned punks stalking Camden in the 1970s, London has a long history of creating attention-grabbing menswear.

London’s male fashion shows, however, have traditionally been understated affairs – particularly when compared to their women’s counterparts. But this season, something has changed.

At parties and dinners in the run-up to this season’s London Collections Men, talk was of wardrobe crises, borrowing clothes from magazine fashion cupboards, and the optimal deployment of that recently acquired piece by cult designer Craig Green.

LCM’s opening Topman show, on Friday, demonstrated the results of those endeavours: leopard print jackets vied for attention with silk pocket handkerchiefs, floral scarves and haute hoodies. Sunglasses were worn, unapologetically, inside. A scrum of street-style photographers captured every raw seam and naked mankle.

“People are definitely making more of an effort,” says Shortlist style director Adrian Clark. “The biggest change I’ve noticed is that a lot of designers contacted me this season to ask if I wanted to borrow clothes to wear to the shows.” Lending clothes to much-photographed editors has long been the drill in womenswear, but in menswear this is new.

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Clearly London Collections Men is in the midst of a growth spurt. Only four years ago, menswear was judged to be such a poor relation to womenswear that there was no formal male equivalent to London fashion week. But since LCM’s launch, in 2012 the number of designers showing has mushroomed from 46 to 77, while the market has boomed.

Globally, menswear is growing faster than womenswear, with sales worth £298bn in 2014 – a year-on-year growth of 4.5% – compared with 3.7% for the women’s market, now worth £448bn worldwide, according to Euromonitor. In the UK, menswear contributed £12.9bn to the UK economy in 2014 – an annual upsurge of almost 5%. Mintel predicts that figure will be £16.4bn by 2018.

LCM’s newest ambassador, Lewis Hamilton, is a living embodiment of this shift. The F1 driver has recently undergone a style evolution, experimenting with ever more esoteric outfits on the red carpet – such as Louis Vuitton menswear inspired by cult 1980s designer Christopher Nemeth – and wearing geek chic glasses and quirky hats. He joins a lineup of suit-wearing emissaries briefed with promoting British fashion to their fans around LCM, including musician Tinie Tempah, model David Gandy, presenters Dermot O’Leary and Nick Grimshaw and Chinese actor Hu Bing.

“Fashion is no longer just a girls’ thing – those days are over,” says Grimshaw. He believes Kanye West’s love of fashion has helped men to get on board. “I love that he is so vocal about it. Fashion can be seen as fluffy, or throwaway, but when you look into the work that goes into collections and the references, you see that it is an art form. I can’t think of another man that is as vocal about it as [West] is,” he says.

So what’s the look for menswear’s finest this season? “They tend to fall into one of two camps,” says Clark. “Those who look like they don’t give a shit, but actually everything’s really considered, and those who look like extras from The Great Gatsby.” Clark believes the divide echoes the reality of London menswear: “Cool street culture but also Savile Row history – that separation is what marks us out from womenswear.”If anything, says Clark, it is the artfully scruffy attendees who make the most effort. “That tailored look is actually a formula – you just need the right shape of beard, the right suit and shoes. The dressed-down look is more difficult to achieve. It’s about getting the right type of vintage.Levi’s are a thing among that crowd at the moment. And you can wear an APC sweatshirt but it can’t be this season’s – to show you were there at the beginning. It’s about the fine details.”

“You can wear whatever you like at the shows,” says Grimshaw. “You want to look stylish, but not styled.” For Simon Chilvers, style director at Matchesfashion, it’s all about Craig Green, the menswear designer so beloved that – as the fashion myth goes – critics weep at his shows. “I’m expecting to see the Craig Green jumper with the hole in the middle, and the padded utility stuff if it rains.” Another key look, he says, will be the “bohemian nerd cool dude thing” spearheaded by the new creative director at Gucci.

In womenswear the peacock has been absent for a few seasons, as many designers have favoured the androgynous, minimalist styles most famously backed by Céline over attention-grabbing designs. But for Chilvers, it’s not a case of that bird taking flight and landing in menswear. “The mood in menswear is actually quite lo-fi and pared back,” he says. “You’re more likely to see that than anything more jazz hands.”Rather than a peacock then, what we’re seeing is experimentation and confidence. As Hamilton told the Guardian, when his appointment was announced on Friday: “I’ve spent a lot of my professional life trying to fit in and prove that I can do my job. This feeling of uncertainty has faded as I’ve been able to prove myself … It’s that feeling that hasprobably influenced my style.” Hamilton, like the menswear industry, is stepping into the spotlight – in ever more wonderful shoes.

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For centuries, women and sometimes men have squeezed their feet into tiny shoes or balanced on towering heels to feel sexy, empowered and to show their wealth and status.

Now their sacrifice is being celebrated in a new exhibition, "Shoes: Pleasure and Pain", which opens at the V&A museum in London on Saturday.

From a 2,000-year-old pair of Egyptian gold sandals to child-like Chinese slippers for bound feet, to Christian Louboutin's red-soled stilettoes, the 250 exhibits reveal how fashionable shoes have always been more than footwear.

"The exhibition is about the obsession of shoes. It's looking at the power of shoes, how they can tell about status and privilege," curator Helen Persson told AFP.

Luxury shoes have long been the preserve of the rich and idle. Regardless of the cost, high heels, sumptuous fabrics and delicate designs have no place in the field or factory, or indeed in running for a bus.

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Where women today have Manolo Blahnik or Jimmy Choo, 19th-century Egyptians had 28.5-centimeter wooden bath clogs and 17th-century Venetian ladies had to balance on their maids to walk in towering "chopine" platforms.

Advances in engineering have made many shoes more comfortable but also enabled designers to make them higher and more outlandish, exemplified by Noritaka Tatehana's gravity-defying heel-less shoes.

"Even though they seem so extreme and not wearable, they were designed to be worn," said Persson of the exhibits, which are taken from the V&A's archives as well as loans from other museums and private collectors.

"It's this intriguing thing—we accept that shoes are pleasure, but also have a bit of pain. And we seem to have accepted that for 2,000 years."

'No concern for normality'

The exhibition starts with the most iconic shoe of all, Cinderella's slipper. Made by Swarovski for the recent Disney movie, it is a testament to the power of footwear to change the wearer's life.

Alongside it is a shoe owned by former England football captain David Beckham, a working-class boy turned global superstar, personalized with the name of his son Brooklyn.

Shoes are also about fantasy. One section of the exhibition is dedicated to their role in seduction, from fluffy, kick-off mules to black leather lace-ups worn during the "porn-chic" trend in London in the 1890s.

Many of the exhibits were worn by celebrities, from Queen Victoria to Marilyn Monroe, or made by top designers, emphasising the role of shoes as an aspirational item.

There are the golden "Angel wings" by Alexander McQueen worn by Lady Gaga, Vivienne Westwood's blue platforms from which Naomi Campbell toppled onto a Paris catwalk, and a version of the Duchess of Cambridge's nude courts.

"The shoes here are saying, I am important, I belong to the highest societies, I have no concern for the normality of life," Persson said.

There are shoes embellished with fur, feathers, gold plate and lavish embroidery, epitomizing how footwear is often seen as "jewels for the feet." One 19th-century pair from India have a ruby, diamond, emerald and sapphire trim.

Despite the title, the exhibition does not explore the pain or damage of wearing towering, tight heels -- instead, it offers a sumptuous display of craftmanship and an insight into a passion shared by the curator.

"I do love the way they make me feel," said Persson, wearing a pretty pair of red heels.

"Putting on a pair of high-heeled shoes, I do feel more confident—my body changes, I do like that. Although I do really like it when I take them off as well."

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Like Kim Kardashian with her selfies, Kate Middleton must have had at least half a dozen dud photos of her children before she landed the four official photographs of Prince George nursing Princess Charlotte.

How did she create what the British press are calling "a small triumph for domestic photography"?

Firstly, the Duchess, who graduated from St. Andrews with a masters of History of Art and studied at The British Institute of Florence, knows a thing or two about photo composition and aperture on her $2500 Canon EOS 5D Mk II camera, it's her subjects that would've proven more wily than celebrities dodging the paparazzi.

"Kate must have had to come up with any number of gags like "Look at the birdie" to get them right," The Telegraph mused.

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"How many times did George wriggle away, or try to get hold of the camera, or tear off his socks? How many times did Charlotte sick up milk onto her front? Was actual bribery (Thomas the Tank videos on the iPad? Copious biscuits?) required to get George looking sweetly serene rather than a fed-up example of how the "terrible twos" can start early."

Poses aside, the royal couple have produced two adorable children who are captured beautifully in these official snaps.

Note the Princess, the fourth in the line to the throne, wore white, a subtle brush off of traditional gendered hues. Gone was the bonnet she donned outside the Lindo Wing on May 2, for her second close up she again wore a matching ensemble by Spanish label Irulea – the same store where the outfit she wore home from the hospital was purchased from. The white jumper, pants and socks were reportedly a gift from her nanny Maria Borrallo.

The palace declined to comment on how many bibs were harmed, aka covered in spit-up milk, during the sitting.

You can now buy the hand made four-piece jersey and woollen set for the newborn in your life for a little over $340.

Prince George, who rocks a comb-over better than Bert Newton, wore his now trademark chubby cheeks and Amaia Kids Blue France knee high socks with a Rachel Riley cotton shirt and baby blue shorts. Both are available as sets which are being sold online for about $150 each.

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Nicky Hilton has created a range of cat eye kits with cosmetics company Smashbox that are themed around her three favourite cities New York, Los Angeles and London and inspired by late actress Elizabeth Taylor.

The 31-year-old fashion designer has teamed up with Smashbox cosmetics - which is owned by Estée Lauder - to create three cat eye kits themed around her three favourite cities, New York, Los Angeles and London.

Nicky - the sister of Paris Hilton - admits she turned to the makeup worn by late acting legend Taylor and other iconic actresses for ideas as she aims for that classic Hollywood look when putting her face on.

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When asked who inspires her when it comes to beauty, she said: ''Elizabeth Taylor, Bridget Bardot, Audrey Hepburn. They were classic beauties who all had signature makeup looks.''

Nicky - who is getting married to Todd Meister in a few weeks - was personally approached by Davis Factor, who co-founded Smashbox with his brother Dean, to create a cosmetic range and she instantly came up with the idea to make products for the eyes because they are the ''most striking feature''.

In an interview with website XOJane about her new venture with the company, she said: ''Davis Factor of Smashbox has been a friend of mine for many years. He knows how much I love cosmetics. Last year we met up and decided to collaborate on a makeup kit. I instantly decided on the cat eye kit. I'm obsessed with cats and I love sporting a fierce cat eye ... I think eyes are the most striking feature. They say so much about a person. They should be enhanced with beautiful makeup!''

Each cat eye kit comes with a Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio, a Photo Angle Pure Pigment Gel Liner and a tube of Full Exposure Mascara. The range is available to buy now.

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Guy Pearce has spoken about what he does to stay in shape now that he's in his late forties.

Guy Pearce has admitted he's taken on more of an "aging Aussie" approach to fitness. The 47-year-old actor is currently promoting his new movie Results, where he and Cobie Smulders portray personal trainers whose lives get thrown into chaos after taking on a wealthy new client.

Guy, who grew up in Australia, felt very connected to his character, because the star always seems to find himself working out.

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"I play an aging Aussie fitness instructor. But, then, I am an aging Aussie fitness person," he told Page Six. "I'm always in a gym. I'm a bodybuilder since I'm 16. As writer Andrew Bujalski himself was working out, he said he planned to do a movie about it."

Guy was extremely devoted to the craft of bodybuilding as a teenager.

So portraying his personal trainer character Trevor in Results was a mindset he could identify with on multiple levels.

"There's something about that fixation on fitness, almost to a religious extent, for a lot of those guys, where to me they're hiding a lot of emotional stuff, whether they know it or not," he told Slant magazine recently. "And we all know that if we go through a difficult time in life we tend to do things to assist getting through, and that might be eating too much, drinking too much, or suddenly starting to get really fit, or we obsess over things.

"I get the thing about obsessing over fitness, because I've been there myself. So it was a really interesting world for me to delve into, because it's a world I've known, on and off, for many years. I mean, I won a bodybuilding competition [Mr. Junior Victoria] when I was 16, 30-odd years ago."

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The movie industry's obsession with slim figures and six-packs is notorious but if the Cannes Film Festival is anything to go by, a generous gut may now be key to winning critics' hearts.

Stars ranging from Colin Farrell, Joaquin Phoenix and France's larger-than-life icon Gerard Depardieu sported "dad bods," as a bit of male flab has come to be known, in well-received movies premiering at cinema's top showcase.

While the chiselled torsos of stars such as Matthew McConaughey and French heartthrob Jeremie Elkaim couldn't save their Cannes movies from a critical mauling, a bit of paunch went over big at the festival, at least on screen.

In the modern-love satire "The Lobster," Farrell plays a depressed man who has been dumped by his wife. He ends up at a seaside resort where he is given 45 days to find a mate or be transformed into an animal.

During a humiliating physical exam, his buttoned-up character is told to strip, revealing a hairy pot belly.

Farrell, 38, said he turned to a diet of pizza, cheeseburgers and ice cream to put on about 40 pounds (18 kilograms) for the role.

The usually trim Irishman told trade magazine The Hollywood Reporter that he "gasped" when he saw himself on the giant screen at the main Cannes venue.

"I'd forgotten what it looked like," he said.

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"The Lobster" won rave reviews and was seen as a dark-horse contender to capture the coveted Cannes Palme d'Or top prize on Sunday.

Stripped of vanity

Farrell was not the only one to take a page from Robert De Niro, who famously gained around 60 pounds to play the washed-up boxer Jake LaMotta in "Raging Bull."

In Woody Allen's "Irrational Man", Phoenix stars as a world-weary—and distinctly unsporty—philosophy professor who proves irresistible to a smart female student played by Emma Stone.

While Stone appears as her usual tiny slip of a thing, Phoenix, 40, flashes a tubby tummy in the existential murder tale.

In another festival favorite, "Youth" by Italian Oscar winner Paolo Sorrentino sees its veteran stars Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel and Jane Fonda showing their age complete with wrinkles and love handles.

In one of the film's most lyrical scenes, an obese South American former footballer and Maradona lookalike imagines his glory days while bouncing a tennis ball off his still agile feet and his impressive girth.

In "Valley of Love" by French director Guillaume Nicloux set in Death Valley, Depardieu won praise for a generous, affecting performance entirely stripped of vanity.

The 66-year-old erstwhile screen idol, who has ballooned to massive proportions in recent years, appears sweating, panting and shirtless in much of the movie.

But he's a gentle giant with his diminutive co-star Isabelle Huppert, who also drew strong reviews, as they seek together to make sense of their son's suicide.

Depardieu told reporters he wasn't bashful about showing his age and its accompanying pounds as a kind of badge of honor.

"The marks of time are clear in our appearance but it's joy, love and sharing that take precedence when bodies age and decline," he said.

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We look at the skincare benefits of blueberries.

Glow is a continual keyword in beauty, after all who doesn't want skin which is radiant and doesn't need a thick covering of make-up? Well it might be easier to achieve than you think - all you need to do is add some blueberries to your diet. This week we're putting the small blue fruit under the microscope to find out what skincare benefits are in them. And it turns out there are quite a lot.

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Blueberries are stuffed with antioxidants which help protect against free radicals. They can damage the collagen in your skin, making it sag and you look older unless you take steps to prevent it. The fruits also contain vitamin C which helps produce collagen, so the result is plump skin which looks young and glows.

On top of that, vitamin C helps strengthen blood vessels which is good news for your skin. When you bump yourself you might burst some capillaries, causing either a nasty bruise or thread veins which will be much worse if the walls of the vessels are thin. The firmer they are the less likelihood there is of you suffering this problem, which is why the vitamin C element is so important.

If you're prone to spots or acne they might be able to help too. Often prolonged outbreaks are a result of hormone imbalance, but there are nutrients which can help combat the conditions which are more favourable to pimples. The vitamins (A and C) in blueberries help normalize the levels of oil in your skin, which in turn stops sebum building up.

And then to the least sexy reason why blueberries are great for skin health. They contain a lot of fibre, which is essential to ensure your digestion is working well. If it is then your body will be eliminating toxins efficiently, a sure fire way to get skin which glows with health.

There are some products on the market which boast blueberries, but it's also easy to make your own. If you want to get on the fast track to radiance mix two cups of brown sugar with two teaspoons of pureed blueberries and three tablespoons of lemon juice. It will form into a scrub which you can use to slew away dead skin.

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A host of designers have recently forayed into the fashion world with real gusto, offering a myriad of sartorial options. A few of these novices seem to have struck the balance between delivering visual appeal with a high quotient of wearability, and even fewer have risen to the fore over a short span of time. Among these is Ansab Jahangir, who, after having begun designing for her friends and family seven years ago, formally launched her studio and Eid collection in Defense, Karachi on May 16.

Designing clothes, Jahangir says, comes naturally to her as she set foot in it at the age of 17. She says her design philosophy involves accentuating traditional work with modern cuts, giving her clients a fresh take on ethnic looks. “I draw inspiration from nature for my designs … you will come across a lot of florals in my collection,” says the designer, whose label mainly became known through positive word-of-mouth in the metropolis.

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With tasteful embellishments and well-tailored cuts, Jahangir’s creations range from prêt to luxury prêt to couture to bridals, which she ventured into this year. Exuding femininity, her work includes intricate threadwork on chaddars, embroidered silk kurtas and prêt kurtas in both bright and muted tones. The collection boasts some trendy cuts on luxe fabric and includes short angharkas, a yellow-fringed jacket and pants with work.

Since she had been designing clothes on a smaller-scale for a few years prior to opening her studio, she used this time to gauge the market for designer-wear and trends. Of her findings, she shares, “I found that Pakistani fashionistas are constantly in search of new trends and patterns and are way more fashion-forward than I expected.”

For brides this season, she feels dominant trends would include net jackets with organza dupattas, paired with classic straight shirts and regal farshi ghararas. “Opulent pearls, Swarovski crystals and zardozi embellishments will be widely seen along with the continuance of the lehenga-choli trend.” Her personal favourites from her collection are the short-hemline jackets that can be paired with pants or jeans for an edgy look.

Jahangir has chosen Sana Ansari as the face of the brand and has done two shoots with her for her label. Titled ‘Reminiscing paradise’, the first shoot for her bridal collection was done by Muzi Sufi. With a building site as their choice of location, it was interesting to see the formal clothes juxtaposed with a rugged backdrop. “The concept behind this shoot is that a girl can stand out from her surroundings through what she chooses to wear, the rugged landscape does not shackle her,” explains Jahangir. The second shoot was recently done for her Eid collection.

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Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing has revealed an upcoming collaborative collection with H&M. The French fashion designer broke the news at Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards arm-in-arm with models Kenndall Jenner and Jourdan Dunn, who were both sporting looks from the upcoming collection.

"I want to talk to my generation — this is my main aim as a designer," Rousteing told British Vogue. "H&M allows me the unique possibility of bringing everyone into the world of Balmain, getting a piece of the dream and creating a global #HMBalmaination: a movement of togetherness, fuelled on a hashtag. The collaboration felt extremely natural to me as H&M is a brand that everybody connects to. It calls for unity, and I am all for it."

The collection will include both menswear and womenswear and is set to launch in stores Nov. 5.

H&M has previously teamed up with other designers including Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Donatella Versace and Alexander Wang.

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"We are excited to have Balmain as our guest designer at H&M and to create a truly involving experience for everybody," Ann-Sofie Johansson, creative advisor at H&M and architect of the annual collaborations, said.

"With its mix of couture spirit and streetwear attitude, Balmain owns a unique style; opulent and direct, sensual and energetic. It is also closely linked to the entertainment and music worlds, which adds another element of surprise," Johansson said.

Twenty-eight-year-old Rousteing is known for being the most-followed French fashion designer on Instagram. He currently has 1.1 million followers on the social media platform.

Rousteing — who has been at the helm of Parisian house Balmain for four years — often posts pictures of himself out with famous friends, including Naomi Campbell, Kim Kardashian West, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Rihanna, Karlie Kloss and many others.

"I'm young, I'm black, I'm a designer, I have famous friends, but I also eat hamburgers and have both feet on the ground. It's real life and reality always excites people," Rousteing told WWD about the reality factor of his Instagram account.

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