Our makeup stash easily features high up on the list of our most valuable items. Each one of us has relied on our makeup to hide the lack of sleep, create the illusion of health and radiance, or to plain and simple look good. However, there are days when things do not go in your favor and makeup mishaps begin to roll out.


The demarcation line
A demarcation line, separating the colour of your face from the colour of your neck by creating a visible boundary line around your jaw is usually the result of not blending your foundation well enough. Something as simple as using a dampened sponge to blend away the edges of your foundation can prevent this mishap from occurring.

Cherry tomato cheeks
The result of far too much blush. Sometimes we fail to understand that the manner and quantity of blush applied during the day is significantly different from blush applied at night. Before stepping out, check your reflection in natural light or white light to ascertain if your makeup is in check. If you happen to notice too much blush, use a clean makeup brush or cotton ball to brush away the excess.

Clumped eyelashes
To avoid clumpy mascara from gluing your eyelashes together, try combing your eyelashes before and after the application. In addition to this, toll your mascara brush over a napkin or paper towel before applying the product to remove any excess product deposits.

Lipstick bleed
When your lipstick shade steadily migrates from your lips to the area surrounding your mouth, chances are you look more like a child playing dress-up than an adult preparing for a night out. To prevent a lipstick bleed from occurring, dabble some translucent loose powder or compact on your lips before applying your lipstick. Also, make sure you apply a lip liner around your lips to essentially create a bleed barrier.

We have all experienced the mortifying embarrassment of mismatched, misapplied, or misbehaving cosmetics. It’s time to become far more vigilant and implement these simple tricks to circumvent the occurrence of makeup disasters.

There never was a truer adage than “you are what you eat”. In fact, that’s also the case when it comes to your hair – it’s a direct reflection of your diet and lifestyle. While you can’t do much about late nights and early mornings, you can definitely work some natural hair enhancers into your diet. Here’s what you need to do

Walnuts for Omega 3

The long term benefits of dry fruits are well known, but we could definitely make a case for walnuts alone. They’re rich in Omega 3 fatty acids (which the body cannot produce on its own) which help to keep the scalp hydrated. Walnuts also contain a mineral called Selenium which is responsible for the health of your scalp and prevents dandruff.

Iron from Meat and Leafy Greens

Everyone with lovely locks definitely owe it to the iron content in their meals. For non-vegetarians, poultry and seafood are both great sources of iron which help in carrying oxygen to our hair follicles, keeping them nourished and healthy. For the vegetarians, spinach, broccoli and other leafy greens do the same job.

Lentils (Dals) for Folic Acid 

Traditionally speaking, lentils are an important ingredient in every Indian meal, but now there’s even more reason to make them a staple. Lentils come loaded with folic acid whose main job is to ensure that the red blood cells work properly. Since these red blood cells are the ones that transfer oxygen to our scalp and hair roots, they’re critical for hair regeneration and growth.

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2014

Its raining fashion yet again in Delhi , with the start of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week's Autumn / Winter 2014  .FDCI has been in the forefront playing an active role in taking fashion forward by bringing together the most talented names in the business of fashion by hosting the perfect platform to showcase the best of Made in India. 

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week AW’14 will highlight the convergence of fashion and tradition and modernity,which is the touchstone of the Indian fashion industry. With the burgeoning fashion scene, FDCI has strived to create a platform for emerging designers to reach out to potential buyers, both international and domestic to widen their customer base every year.

 

picture courtesy  : Tushar Bhardwaj 

Eyeing your problems

Eye is the most beautiful part of the human face. We should care about that. Dark circle under eye is the common skin problem. It’s common for everyone because of stressful life style, do not worry about that. So many causes for dark circle such as lack of sleep, improper diet, stress, intake alcohol and smoking, menstrual problems,aging,excess sun light etc. I have some homemade remedies for removing under eye problem such as wrinkles and dark circle which is very easy and cost effective tips. The entire product can get from your daily kitchen. There are some following kitchen beauty tips to away from eye problem. Be careful while applying anything around eyes because around eye skin is very sensitive.

• Do a massage with almond oil for 15 minutes before going to bed, It will be helpful to remove dark circle and away from the wrinkle problem.

• Take a cucumber and slice it, take two piece of slice and keep those on the closed eye for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes take out that slice. As same you can use potato slice.

• Take grated cucumber and potato, squeeze that and get the juice. Mix two juices together. Take two cotton balls, deep on that juice after that keep those balls in closed eyes. Keep it for 15 to 20 minutes. You will get good result after some days. 

• Apply mint juice on under eyes area. It cools your eyes and helps for removing dark circle.

• Deep cotton balls into the rose water, keep that balls in your eye for 15 minutes.

• Apply a thin coat of honey under eye wrinkles area by using index finger, after sometimes wash off it with cold water. Don’t rub the soft area. Get the wrinkles free eyes.

Sun Kissed

Bid adieu to your lingering tan

We all agree that a sun-kissed tan looks exotic and sexy but only if it’s on someone like Eva Longoria . With the amount of heat and sun we are exposed to these days, our skin looks like worn leather as opposed to the sexy tan we see on others and when that happens, the tan must go!

Here are a couple of home remedies to get rid of that lingering tan:

Exfoliate: 

Exfoliation is essential when it comes to getting rid of a tan but also to keep your skin looking fresh. It takes away dead skin cells exposing new ones. 

You can make your own scrub at home by mixing curd, gram flour and lemon in equal parts. The yoghurt and lemon help lighten your skin and the flour acts as a gentle exfoliator to remove dead skin. It is important to moisturise the new skin cells right after exfoliating. Avoid exposing your skin to the sun right after exfoliating because your skin is sensitive at this point.

Beauty masks: 

These home-made babies are easily accessible in your kitchen and make a delicious and soothing recipe for tanned skin. 

- Rice flour, gram flour, yoghurt (1 tablespoon each) and milk (2 tablespoons). Mix well to make a paste. Apply this pack on the affected area and let it sit for 15 - 20 minutes. If you are applying it on the body, make sure you apply a thick layer.


- Mix lemon juice, rose water and cucumber juice in a bowl. Apply to the affected areas. The acidity in the lemon juice helps remove tan and cucumber and rose water cool the skin down.

- Mix one part lemon juice to one part honey. Apply this mixture on the tanned area. This helps in soothing and moisturising your skin too. 

- Grandma’s recipe: Add turmeric to a cup of milk to make a paste for your entire body. Use it as a pack and wash away after it dries off. 

Right or Wrong ?

The best friend of any women is makeup , makeup is the poker face that every women loves to wear . However, for all the time we tend to spend in front of the mirror in the morning, the evening routine is that much more rushed or sometimes even forgotten completely! I am here to tell you how to correctly remove your day-long armour. 

What you need:
Removing your makeup correctly and exhaustively at the end of a long, tiring day is probably one of the most important skin care regimes you need to invest in. All you really need is a proper facial cleanser and an eye makeup remover. 

The right technique:
The long lasting coverage you love during the day – that is what you are up against in the night. Start your makeup removal regime with a gentle, non-drying cleanser. The goal is not to rub your skin raw, but to use gentle hands and dab away the product. Also, it is advisable to rinse your face with luke warm water after using your cleanser, while concentrating on washing your hairline and jawline as well.

The delicate eye area: 
The more eye makeup you opt to wear, the more important it becomes to use a specially formulated eye makeup remover. By using the correct product, you can ensure that even the stubborn waterproof or tear proof products you use will come off easily. Instead of using your bare fingers, apply the eye makeup remover with the help of a cotton swab or soft tissue and use gentle circular strokes. For an effective outcome and to ensure the residual makeup does not spread all over, work your strokes from the inner corner of your eye all the way to the outer corner, while constantly remembering to be extremely gentle. Finally, once all the makeup has been removed, lightly pat the whole area dry with a soft tissue. 

As you prepare to turn in and switch off the lights, conclude your day with a good moisturiser to nourish and pamper your skin. Effectively moisturising your face and lips will dictate youthful, radiant skin .

Nailed It

Our nails are made of keratin, the same protein as our hair . So it stands to reason that just like your hair can grow weak and break, so can your nails.
 Here’s how to get strong and healthy nails.

1. Stop biting your nails, which can eventually lead to breaks.

2. Always wear rubber gloves while cleaning. These will protect your nails from the chemicals in household cleaners.

3. Let your nails dry thoroughly after they’ve been submerged in water, as your nails are porous and absorb moisture, making them weak and prone to breaking. 

4. Get regular manicures and trim your nails to get rid of weak parts or hangnails. 

5. Drink lots of water, and eat Vitamin E and protein-rich foods. 

6. Massage your cuticles every day. This will stimulate blood flow to the area, promoting healthier nail growth.

7. Always moisturize your hands and nails after washing your hands. 
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8. Remove old nail polish after a week to prevent chipping and peeling. Also, let your nails ‘breathe’ without nail paint for a few days once in a while, as the polish forms a solid barrier and could lead to yellowing of the cuticle over time.