Top 5 foods for your face.......

1) Lemon juice: This one is the simplest of ingredients and it can brighten up the skin like no other! There are numerous benefits of usinglemon juice too. It can tighten up the pores, get rid of the oil and lead to a squeaky clean facewith shine. Just use lemon juice directly on your face and remember to wash it off within a few minutes. 

2) Eggs: This isn't for vegetarians of course! Take the egg (either whole or simply take the white). The former will result in a more moisturising effect while the white part will just firm the skin. Gently rub it over the face and wash off. 

3) Honey: Honey can be used almost everyday on the face. It is a great moisturiser and can fight infections and acne and keep skin soft and supple. Just slather it on and leave it on for up to five minutes and then rinse off. An easy pack is to take honey, mix it with a little lemon juice and sandalwood powder. Apply this paste to the face and rinse off.

4) Strawberries: The fruit makes for a very effective cleanser as well as mask. It contains Vitamin C, antioxidants and exfoliants. You can put strawberries on the face by by simply crushing them them into a mask or then by rubbing over your skin. A strawberry smoothie mask can be made with blending fresh strawberries and blueberries with plain yogurt and honey. Coat the face with it and watch the glow. 

5) Bananas: These are a great moisturiser and can leave skin feeling refreshed. Just mash a banana with a little honey and rub it on your face. Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse off.

Top 5 foods for your face..........

Why go for expensive beauty regimes, when theskin glow can be achieved through ingredients available at home... 

1) Lemon juice: This one is the simplest of ingredients and it can brighten up the skin like no other! There are numerous benefits of usinglemon juice too. It can tighten up the pores, get rid of the oil and lead to a squeaky clean facewith shine. Just use lemon juice directly on your face and remember to wash it off within a few minutes. 

2) Eggs: This isn't for vegetarians of course! Take the egg (either whole or simply take the white). The former will result in a more moisturising effect while the white part will just firm the skin. Gently rub it over the face and wash off. 

3) Honey: Honey can be used almost everyday on the face. It is a great moisturiser and can fight infections and acne and keep skin soft and supple. Just slather it on and leave it on for up to five minutes and then rinse off. An easy pack is to take honey, mix it with a little lemon juice and sandalwood powder. Apply this paste to the face and rinse off.

4) Strawberries: The fruit makes for a very effective cleanser as well as mask. It contains Vitamin C, antioxidants and exfoliants. You can put strawberries on the face by by simply crushing them them into a mask or then by rubbing over your skin. A strawberry smoothie mask can be made with blending fresh strawberries and blueberries with plain yogurt and honey. Coat the face with it and watch the glow. 

5) Bananas: These are a great moisturiser and can leave skin feeling refreshed. Just mash a banana with a little honey and rub it on your face. Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse off.

Get a monsoon makeover, guys...........

Get a monsoon makeover, guys

Just because it is pouring outside and the day seems dreary and dull, you should not drown yourself in your dowdiest outfit. Here are tips that will help you look your best even in the rains.

To begin with, men should choose right fabrics. Designers recommend Blended Oxford fabrics and linens. For trousers, use cotton, because they dry faster, and go for polyester-blended shirts for the same reason. Pure heavy cottons are best avoided. Linens come to the rescue in the rainsbecause they are light, dry really fast and are available in the most interesting colours. Make sure your wardrobe has bright colours because they can really change how you look. Well-fitted shirts, fitted Bermudas make you look younger and are practical too. Cut-offs can be paired with T-shirts for a casual look, and with a shirt and a jacket for a formal look.

Ideally, shirts should be half-sleeved, unless you are going to a very formal occasion. One can wear linen knee-length shorts with a bright orange or green shirt tucked in.

For a statement look, you can wear two contrasting shirts, one over the other. Layers in your clothing not only add style but it works well during the rains. If the outer layer is wet, you can get rid of it and be as good as new.

-Layers can add style to your look — if the outer layer gets wet in the rains you can get rid of it and be as good as new

-Opting for three-fourth pants with a brightly coloured jacket works well — you look cool and make a statement. Choose footwear carefully during rains.

-Stay away from cream, beige and greys unless you are sure you can carry it off, because they might make you look dull
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Spike it up!.....

Spike it up!

Look sharp this season with the big trend right now. Be it bangles, necklaces or finger rings, the spiky look is on every bling in sight. Here's howyou can rock this fad...

Edgy jewellery - one of the biggest carry over trends from last season - is also rocking it this year. And spiky finger rings and chains fit right into that. Punk rock artistes Avril Lavigne andPink have sported spike jewellery and so hasRihanna. And since the season is big with neon, look for chunky, neon plastic necklaces and belts, as well as pointy, ethnic-inspired pendants. Our tip: Go grunge with it. Team stud earrings and a graphic tee, or a shirt and shorts and a funky neckpiece.

Four tips for wearing the style right:
-The rule is, look for the three S's - spikes studs and skulls and you won't go wrong.
-When sporting the trend, don't overdo it. Wear just one or two pieces at a time. For instance, just one spiky bib necklace is enough to glam up an outfit. Don't push earrings and belts into the frame.
-Keep the clothes simple. The spikes are making statement on their own. Don't let complicated silhouettes either steal away the focal point or create a mish-mash.
-Let the makeup match. For instance, if you opt for simple silver or metal spikes, go for a red lipstick. Don't add neon or bright hues to the make up palette.

Other interesting edgy trends:

Septum rings: Makes a bold statement. Doctors warn not to wear it often, though.
Arm cuffs: Wear these arrmelts on your forearm like Selena Gomez. You can opt for a copper cutout circular twist or a snake pattern in silver; adds to the rock chic look
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