During pregnancy, hormonal changes in the body cause your skin to lose moisture and elasticity, as it stretches and prepares to accommodate a growing belly and another human being. And that reminds me about the sudden stretch marks that appeared in my 9th month of pregnancy that gave me the shock of my life! Additionally, once you deliver your baby, estrogen levels majorly drop, resulting in skin that gets even more dry than it was during pregnancy. When I was going through this phase, there were hardly any brands that I could trust and I resorted to more natural stuff, which also meant longer self-indulgence. But, with a baby, time is not a luxury you can afford. This is when I wished for body butters that were Ayurvedic and with multiple ingredients that would help my skin and which I could use right after a shower in a jiffy, but reap the benefits through the day.
Everyone loves to pamper themselves and there is nothing like a visit to the salon to make a woman feel good about herself. But with my hectic schedule and a toddler to run after, it was something that I used to give up a lot in the past, until I discovered MyGlamm. It was personally a rough week for me just before LFW and with no time for the salon, it was the perfect time for me to finally try MyGlamm after having heard so much about their home services.
In an age where nearly everything is being altered with the help of chemicals and other scientific inventions, people are now looking forward to resort to organic products. Though Yoga was a patent of India and invented by us, we Indians started taking it far more seriously only after it became a fad in the west. Following trends from the west has always been the way we look at going. So now that the trend is of going the organic way or the natural way, we are going back to our roots which means more of yoga in our lives and also more non-chemical products. Subscription boxes are a rage in the west and you will have a subscription box of practically anything that you can think of, so India too is catching up. But what I am glad that we finally have, is the first wellness subscription box that has been launched in India called The Yogi Box.
All you fashion conscious girls and guys out there - Have you heard of the Lakmé School of Style by #Fame? Well if not let me give you a little download on it. Lakmé School of Style is a first of its kind show that will not only bring the newest trends and happenings from the fashion world but in the process will also create new age fashionistas and idols. A fashion brigade led by Editor-in-Chief, Karan Johar himself will bring the fashion news, views and events from all over the world to the internet screen. What has really impressed me about this show is the concentration on fashion for men, and who better could they pick but the dapper 'Grooming Guru' Riaan George himself to dish it all out to you! :-)
I am a shoe freak who has also successfully managed to pass on the addiction to my husband. Since we have been married, the number of shoes in his shoe cabinet have multiplied three times. I take that as an achievement because shoes can make all the difference to the outfit and attitude eventually. What is important though is to have the right shoes - shoes that are important for different outfits because you can't land up wearing the wrong shoes with an outfit as it will spell disaster. Riaan in one of his videos has spelt out 5 shoes every man must own and I recommend that you guys check out the video to see whether these shoes exist in your shoe closet or not. These pieces are the basics that you must have!
So, do you have these must haves? If not, you now know exactly what you need to own to complete your must have shoe collection. What I liked about this video was the attributes of certain pieces that were so well explained by Riaan. He gives you details on the type of shoe, on what occasion to wear, style tips to wear them and the brands that give you the best patterns. It is nice to see a good break up of casual and formal kind of shoes that can add some real variety to your closet.
The diverse topics that Riaan handles on Lakmé School of Style makes fashion and grooming for men as simple as it can get. My latest favourite is his video on Blazers - http://goo.gl/k9RTSk and you can check out more of his videos here - http://goo.gl/yz5IcT
#Fame has taken up some great talent for the Lakmé School of Style and other than Riaan I enjoy watching Sahiba's and Karan Johar's videos. With the new talent they are signing up, it seems to be getting even more stylish day by day. So go ahead, check out this channel especially for Riaan George who keeps you stylish and well groomed with his profound knowledge on being the perfect gentleman! Women you too can get a tip here and there for how your men should be dressed!
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Having been a part of the Publishing Industry in India particularly the Luxury domain, I know for a fact that there are hardly any publications in the B2C market covering Global Luxury that focus on high-quality curated content and don't give the eyes an eye sore. After having developed a highly respected magazine for the Indian Luxury market, I know the pains it takes to put together a product that shares first-hand information and a 360 degree view of the elite lifestyle choices in today's world. So one day while browsing for one of my work projects when I came across TheLuxeCafe.com, I was truly impressed by how well it was fashioned as a virtual salon for the serious purveyors of luxurious living. As an online luxury lifestyle magazine, this virtual café is poised to be a one-stop destination for people globally who appreciate exclusive tastes, travels, technology and much more. The content revolves around Fashion, Interiors, Auto, Real Estate, Travel, Gastronomy, Personas and Ideas.
India is still on the path to 'Luxury Consciousness'. The delay isn't because we do not have the disposable income due to which we are disinterested, but because there isn't proper access to required information. The Luxe Café is trying to bridge this gap by appointing not only experienced writers, artists and design specialists to create a unique offering, but also selected industry experts to directly engage with the readers and provide them first hand authentic information to make informed choices regarding premium brands. Editorial Director of The Luxe Café, Manisha Mayur Shekhar [ex-journalist and luxury marketing expert] has her focus very clear. As luxury enthusiastsare on the rise not only in cosmopolitan cities but also in upcoming tier II & III cities, she wants to extend the experience to the discerning audience who are becoming highly brand conscious in these cities as well. To put it rightly, India has become the new destination for Luxury. According to a recent report by ASSOCHAM and Yes Bank, India's luxury market is expected to reach $14.72 billion by 2015 from an estimated $8.21 billion last year, with about 30% of the customers coming from smaller cities. The rapid growth of the Indian middle class has ensured that a larger number of consumers are able to afford luxury goods than ever before. Luxury is no more just for the privileged few. Therefore, Manisha has made sure that The Luxe Café is uniquely designed and features a selection of engaging, informative and exciting stories, reviews, experientials and tips from brands directly to consumers, thus making it not just a regular online magazine,but a quick gateway to the world of luxury. My favourites hands down were the Fashion and Travel sections.
Personalities like HH Maharaja Gaj Singh, Rosita Missoni - founder of the Italian fashion house Missoni, Malav Shroff - boating tycoon, Dinaz Madhukar - President of DLF Emporio, Riccardo Bestetti – creator of bespoke Italian men’s shoes, are some of the famous names from among the selection of many more who will be associated with The Luxe Café. This for me means hanging out with the best and appreciating the finer things in life. Those looking for a good read on the Luxury Industry, do log on to The Luxe Café and I promise you will be awestruck! Meanwhile I am heading there to read the latest stories :-)
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