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The changing trend of movie promotion suggests different innovative ways and gaming is one of them. This is the second time (Kambakkht Ishq being the first one) Hungama digital media has launched a website based on game encapsulating the essence of the movie, Luck. The stars of the film Imran Khan and Shruti Hassan who actually don’t believe in luck at all were present to promote 'Luck' on 22nd of July at JW Marriot, Mumbai. Both looked too excited and little nervous about the release of the movie. Let's know what Imran has to say about it I am little nervous and really excited about the movie, (we can understand Imran!) my character in the movie is all about a very simple guy living a local life and not very happy with himself. He is drowned in debt and to call them off he can go to any extent. Now since he is desperate he tries his Luck in everything including gambling also to know the rest please watch the movie. How did it feel working with Sanjay Dutt? When I worked with him in Kidnap, I was actually very nervous. I couldn't get rid of this haunting thought that he is a big star who has been there in the industry for almost 20-25 years so I was nervous. He is very protective and like a brother so it was easier working with him for the second time.

How much you are into gaming and how much this idea of gaming is going to work for your movie? Quickly answered….I love gaming. As far as this idea is concerned I hope it works well since everyone has a digital media and people like gaming. Especially when it’s coming with the influence of a movie and their characters I am sure, they get a good experience. These days online interaction is a very healthy interaction so how much do you believe in blogging and what is your reaction to the feedbacks? I do blog; also write weekly columns for newspapers whenever get time. It feels very nice when people email me or comment on my blogs. As far as criticism is concerned I always measure it and I see some merit in that before reacting. For details information you can click here Models Photos and get.

Ask him about his fashion and style statements and the answer comes I don't really care about fashion and trends also are not very experimental with my looks. Ahmm exactly opposite to your uncle Aamir, at least for hair styling. Brands or designers are something which fascinates me. I go shopping and pick up whatever I like. Your fitness mantra My look changes in every movie. To achieve the fit look for this movie I worked out a lot also people normally consume protein diet but I was on protein and carbs since my body has the tendency to loose weight if I eat less. Is it true that you and Katrina are working together for a movie? So far there is no truth in this matter; Katrina and I still have to figure it out. The movies you have done so far, which character you relate yourself to the most…? ‘Jaane Tu’ was his quickest answer. I did stunts in this movie and I don’t think I want to do such things in future (Chuckles!). (Very true, doesn’t suit your cute look also.) Future plans. Presently, I am working on a movie for Karan Johar. (That’s it? Probably doesn’t want to reveal more about his plans.)

The guy was clueless about his choice of scripts when asked, ultimately he revealed the criteria of choosing a script, he says "If i see some entertainment in the script I go for it." This is Shruti's first movie and stylekandy.com caught her to know about her excitement and experience. Sources suggest that you have carried accessories weighing 10kgs in one of the songs your take. Binal Shah styled me for the movie and I am very happy with her work. Yes, it's true I had to wear chains and accessories. Ultimately which became very heavy, almost 10kgs but it was fun shooting that song. The actress loves black for her own style statement. (Because you can spill anything and it doesn't show, just kidding!) What was your father's reaction about the movie and stunts? There was a yes from his side, also he supported me a lot to learn about the stunts I have done in the movie for which I had to go under training. The actress loves music and like video games as well. Just to let you know she likes herself to be called as a rock star before anything. Beauty and fitness mantra Exercise and clean your face concluded smilingly.

Face is the most essential part of the body and radiant face is the first step to look great. We love to look our best at any season and occasion but the environmental change restricts us from flaunting our flawless skin. Changes in temperature and other weather conditions may call for adjustments in your skin care. Let's check out some face care tips which we can adopt to fight against the harms caused to it because of climatic change. SUMMER CARE One of the most horrifying problems faced by our skin in summers is sun burn. To fight against this issue, one should always apply broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF formulation that will protect both UVA and UVB rays. Reapply once every 2 hours. "Too much of exposure to sun leads to pigmentation of the skin and as a result the tanning effect start taking place, so one should always go for SPF formulated sun screen lotions. Don't forget your hair line or ears which are often neglected," stated Naina Balsavar, the beauty expert. Pigmentation is also caused due to over exposure of sunlight. Premature aging, wrinkles, sagging are some of the reasons which one should take extra care during summer. "Acne and blemishes are caused by various factors like hormornal imbalances, bacterial infections and pollutions and not really high humidity in fact clean moisture is good for the skin," said stylist Clint Fernandes. Blossom Kochhar highlighted, "In India, we face two types of summers – hot and dry and hot and humid. During dry season, the skin tends to become dry as a result one should opt for cream based face cleansers. And the emergence of humid temperature results in open pores and oily skin resulting in rashes, boils and pimples." Have at least 12 glasses of water a day to avoid dehydration and loss of moisture from the skin. "It keeps your skin hyderated and also helps in cleansing your bowels so as to be free from any kind of acne or boils which are caused due to such reasons," Naina added. Eat lots of juicy fruits or have juices.

Avoid oily and fried food as much as possible. The best solution to get rid of all the skin problems is to keep the face clean. Always follow the three step process – cleaning, toning and moisturizing. Clint added, "One should wash the face regularly with a good ph balanced face wash and then use a toner after followed with an oil free moisturizer. Do this at least 3 times during the day also keep oil absorbing tissues handy." And the skin healing procedure is definitely incomplete without exfoliation. WINTER CARE Winter season can be extremely stressful for our skin due to strong chilly winds and cold temperatures outside and drying-low humidity inside. The cold temperatures result in poor blood circulation of the facial skin. As a result your skin does not get enough nutrients and oxygen and all the healthy, regenerative processes in your skin slow down. Henceforth, skin looses its glow and becomes dull. Clint also added, "Use a slightly heavy moisturizer in colder climate after your face wash and toner. Avoid washing your face too often during the day as it will dry out your skin during winter time." "In winters, the dry cold winds attack the skin and causes dry red patches and wrinkles. Always use oil based creams and moisturizers as skin loses moisture more quickly than it replenish it. The extra-rich emollients in moisturizers help seal in the water below the skin surface and act as a barrier against external conditions," added Blossom. Protect the delicate areas near eyes from winter chill by wearing those trendy and chic sunglasses. Apply a good eye cream at day and night keeps wrinkles at a bay. Naina informed, "To stay away from dried and flaked lips, petroleum jelly based lip balms and lip therapies are the best solution. Butter and ghee are very effective in curing chapped lips and renders an extra softness." A proper nutritious intake helps in rejuvenating the skin from within. Be it is any season water plays an important role in keeping your skin alive. For more information you can click Fashion Week Coverage and get details.

Enticing and mysterious- words that describe Body Shop's new fragrance for the autumn season! This 'White musk Midnight Iris' collection which is a contemporary, opulent interpretation of the classic white musk features enchanting notes of irresistible orris, bergar not an water lily. "White Musk Iris is a classic White Musk sensuality special edition fragrance range created especially for the autumn-winter season. It is an enchanting velvety fragrance that is created to warm up cold days of every sensual woman in search of comfort" said Ms. Shriti Malhotra General Manager, Body shop.

It features naturally derived ingredients with a top note of bergar not and water lily creating an initial sensation of glowing fragrance. The scent then builds to a deeper velvety heart of muguet (lily of the valley), clary sage and orris which gives the feeling of soothing, downy softness. Finally it settles upon the sensuous base notes of musk, sandalwood and Tonka bean enhancing the expression of enveloping cocoon. This exquisite fragrance can be enjoyed across an exclusive range of four products. The white musk midnight iris eau de toilette, the chiffon sheer body mist, the velvet shimmer body lotion and the sumptuous silk shower gel. One thing to be taken care of is that if you want long lasting effect of these sensuous fragrances then apply all four products together in a layering regime as you cleanse, moisturize, spritz and spray. Fast Facts: White Musk Midnight Iris Eau de Toilette at Rs 745,White Musk Midnight Iris Chiffon Sheer Body Mist at Rs 895, White Musk Midnight Iris Velvet Shimmer Body Lotion at Rs 845, White Musk Midnight Iris Sumptuous Silk Shower Gel at Rs 475. Known for their discerning and enigmatic prints in contemporary saris, Satya Paul has always been a name synonymous with the 'unconventional'. The forte clearly seems to churning out vibrant prints to bring out the aesthetics and showing the world that India can produce clothing that is minus the rich handcrafted embroidery but equally coveted and perhaps even more globally viable and appealing. For pre-Fall, there is a new story. It's baptized as 'Maya'. Designer Puneet Nanda interprets 'the love for money' in a more wearable way and suggests it as the look of the season. Puneet Nanda for Satya Paul has been a successful association so far and with this one, Puneet hopes to touch new sales figures! "Maya is Kaleidoscopic Color! It is my interpretation of contemporary fashion courting glamour and fantasy in the form of colorful patterns on saris and garments", explained the young and vibrant designer. Puneet is primarily a self-taught artist whose understanding spans multiple genres; from art to music to design. For more information you can click Fashion Designers and get deatails.

Talking about the fabrics and techniques used, Puneet enlisted, "I take every theme as an unusual experiment and experience. Maya is just the perfect combination of appealing textures and design elements. The fabrics used are satin in burnout effect, premium georgettes and crepes, jacquard and like. We have also employed digital printing." An experimental flair, use of myriad colors and patterns make up Maya. Ornamental designs, layers, shadows and contrasting elements render Maya a bold graphic look. Puneet also suggests bold and innovative ways to drape the conventional sari in novel ways to bring about the design sense of pieces in Maya. "The sari must be draped in a manner that can reveal the best form of a woman. The style of the draping depends upon the occasion, as for weddings, it is usually traditional drapes as against a cocktail reception where one can experiment with interesting drapery."

This indoor workout is an ultra-effective workout that converts your home into a gym. Get into the fitness groove and watch the body shape-up and the inches slip away. Working out at home has definite advantages over working out in a gym. You don't have to bother about the rains, haul a gym bag around, swap sweat with your companions, wait in the line to use equipment or worry about traffic on the roads. Follow this simple workout plan to get fitter this monsoon. Fashion Accessories Magazine

Home Gym Rules: Feel the benefits of working out in the comfort of your own home. Follow these rules to get the most from your workouts.

Schedule your workout Treat your workout like a regular appointment. Plan for your workout in your daily planner otherwise you'll always find excuses to dodge your exercise session.

Dress appropriately Jeans or rubber slippers are not appropriate attires for exercising. Wear shoes and your comfortable workout clothes so that you'll be serious about your workout session.

Tell your family this is your time off This is not the time to help around household chores.

Make it a rule: this is your time and space to look and feel good. Don't answer the phone What else are answering machines for? Whatever it is can wait until your workout session is over. Switch on music that you enjoy Music makes workouts more enjoyable and you don't realize how time slips by.

Keep a workout logNothing is more motivating than success. An exercise diary gives you a documentation of your accomplishments.

The Home Strength wrkout.

Warm-up: Start with a 5 minute warm-up by walking/marching briskly.

Frequency: Thrice a week, on alternate days.

Home props : Two 500ml water bottles (As you get comfortable with the exercises, use dumbbells to increase resistance), a chair, a wall, a carpet or mat, a bath towel.

Home strength workout : Here are 10 exercises to get you in shape

Home prop: Two water bottles

Bent-over rows (works the mid-back)- Stand tall lean slightly forward from your hips. Hold water bottles in each hand. Keeping elbows slightly bent, slowly, lift your hands squeezing your shoulder-blades and then lower. Do 2 sets of 12-16 counts.

Waist bends (works the waist)- Stand tall with water bottles in each hand. Bend from your waist to the right and return back to the upright position. Repeat 12-16-counts and switch sides.

Home prop: A chair Leg extension (works the front of the thigh) - Sit in chair, abs in. Extend left leg until level with hip. Hold for 2 seconds, repeat with the other leg. Do 2 sets of 12-16 counts on each leg.

Chair dips (works the triceps) - With your back to a chair, position your feet in front of you. Grip the edge of the chair and bend your elbows so that you descend towards the floor. Use your triceps to push back up to starting position. Do 2 sets of 12-16 counts.

Home prop: A wall Wall sit (works the hip and thighs)- Lean with your back against the wall. Bend your knees forming a 90-degree angle and lower yourself as though you are sitting on an imaginary chair. Hold in this position for 30 to 50 seconds. Wall press-ups (works the front of the shoulder, chest, triceps) - Stand tall facing the wall. Place your hands on the wall (keeping them wider than shoulder-width apart). Bend your elbows as you bring your chest closer towards the wall and then return to starting position. Do 2 sets of 12-16 counts.

Home prop: A carpet or mat Chest fly's (works the chest) - Lie on a carpet or mat with your knees bent. Hold the water bottles in your palms, arms extended over the chest and elbows slightly bent. Open your arms to the sides, until elbows are aligned with the shoulders; and then slowly return back up. Do 2 sets of 12-16 counts.

Crunches (works the abs)- Lie on your back with your knees raised at a 90-degree angle and your lower back pressed gently down on the mat. Keeping your chin off the chest, lift yourself up, contracting the abs and then lower down. Do 2 sets of 12-16 counts.

Home prop: A bath towel – Leg stretch (leg stretch)- Lie on a mat or carpet. Extend the right leg up and place a bath towel around your right foot. Hold the ends of the towel and straighten your leg. Hold for 10-30 seconds and then switch legs. Designer runway Collections

Arm stretch (arm stretch)- Extend right arm and bend the elbow, drop the hand behind your head. Hold the towel in your left hand and then bend the elbow behind your back. Hold the towel with your right palm. Hold for 10-30 seconds and then switch arms. The Indoor Cardio-Workout Options.

Staircase climbing - Walk up the stairs take the elevator down. Walking down the stairs puts a strain on the knees. So it is not recommended. March/jog on the spot- March on the spot or jog in place. You could do both as well.

Skipping - Skipping is convenient and an effective way to burn calories. If you have a knee or back problem avoid skipping as it is a form of high impact exercise.

7-Day Workout Plan:

Monday: strength workout

Tuesday: cardio workout

Wednesday: strength workout

Thursday: cardio workout

Friday: strength workout

Saturday: cardio workout

Sunday: Rest/relax

Eat nutritious foods that you enjoy. Eat three or more pieces of fresh fruit and salad each day, vary their colour as much as possible.

Avoid large meals. When you consume five to six small, healthy meals every day, your body needs more calories to break down the food, thereby helping to raise your body metabolism.

Sit down and eat slowly. Eat slowly, to give your body time to release the enzymes that tell your brain you've had enough. The slower you eat, the sooner you'll be satisfied.

Cut back on your salt intake. The body requires only ½ to 1teaspoonful of salt per day. Excess salt consumption can cause water retention and high blood pressure.

Don't overeat if you are stressed out. Avoid eating as an antidote to emotional pain. Whether it is alcohol, drugs or food, excess of any kind leads to weight gain. This, in turn, triggers off higher stress levels, and becomes a vicious cycle.

Keep yourself hydrated. Eat foods with high water content, such as watermelon, oranges, pineapples, tomatoes and cucumber. Drink plenty of water - 8 to10 glasses per day is considered adequate.

Many feel that monsoon is all about dressing down and de- accessorization. What they don't realise is that accessories remain vital irrespective of the seasons, they may undergo functional and fundamental changes, but important they are.

Windcheaters- Colourful and attractive, these stylish lightweight windcheaters are the way to go this monsoon. If you think bold coloured raincoats are not fit to be in your wardrobe, then look sexy and trendy in transparent ones.

You can find very feminist transparent and colourful knee length raincoats in cute pastel and bright coloured coats. Celebrity Fashion Police make sure that while wearing these you are clothed underneath with most colourful clothes! Umbrellas- Use neon pink or a transparent umbrella with delicate prints over it.

You can pick up a bright red or a tangy orange or a pineapple yellow or a strawberry pink umbrella, and I can guarantee that all eyes will be following you.

Footwear- You need shoes or slippers that are both practical and stylish. Gone are the days of flaunting high heels and leather boots in monsoon. Usually made of rubber flip-flops dry easily, look great on both guys and girls and come is vibrant colours. We also recommend funky slippers and ballerina shoes to combat boring footwear. But if you are aiming for a slightly more sophisticated look, strappy sandals are perfect in rains, not to forget the gum boots, ideal for guys.

Team up with rubber mules or slippers in bright shades, crocs are also fashionable. Hot pink, navy blue, red and orange are the hottest colours for footwear this season. Fashion experts advise to walk on the rainy roads in black, ankle length gum boots. These look great with almost any western outfit.

You can also experiment with bold colours like red, green, blue or yellow. Also, a lot of stylish and colourful sports shoes in pink, light brown are in vogue in this period.

Bags and Jewellery- Lock up all your metallic jewellery in the darkest closet. It's the season to show off some bolder options. Go for bright beads large wrist cuffs, fancy broad bangles and some funky earrings. Beauty Tips bright hair bands are a great way to dress your hair. Do not forget to wear a flashy belt, especially a patent leather one with any trendy outfit of dull colour. Also while choosing a handbag, pick the ones which are waterproof like the transparent plastic purses orsling pouches

The thought of those gloomy clouds, getting drenched in rain gives a feeling of enjoyment but when it comes to rain damaging our hair or skin, the feeling fades out. If you are from the subcontinent, the effect is all the more alarming, making it necessary to take care of your skin and hair in this capricious climate.

Fashion Tips Hair: Monsoon is not a friendly season when we talk about tresses. The raised bar of moisture in the atmosphere makes the texture of hair dull, flat and tangled resulting in limpness, greasiness, dandruff and hair fall. Follow these simple tips to say a goodbye to a bad hair day during monsoons.

1. Always cover your hair.

2. Don't use hair sprays or gels as the hair lacquers and gums can stick to scalp causing dandruff.

3. A big no to hot hair treatments like perming or straightening during this season. Put your hair dryers away.

Stylist Sylivieshared, "Frizzy hair is a common problem in monsoons, because of the excess humidity in the air that tends to make the hair coarse. Therefore conditioning is very important in monsoon. Go for a mild shampoo that will add right lustre and bounce to your tresses". "Forest Essential's herb-based shampoos are free from harsh, damaging sulphate cleansers. They do not strip the scalp of its natural oils and offer a combination of plant-derived cleansing agents that help balance the hair's natural PH," said Mira Kulkarni director of Forest Essential. Wear your hair short, or opt for a style that can bounce back easily after being wet. Stylist Clint Fernandesinformed, "A simple bun with a clip or just a simple ponytail of your straight silky hair will give a simple yet stylish look in monsoon. Go for zero chemical shampoos by Fab India.

Makeup Tips : In monsoon, dense makeup bears a risk of being smudged and washed out so go for the light and sheer make up. "The best option is to remain make-up free. Use waterproof mascara, liners, oil based kajal (kohl) and long stayed lipsticks," said Clint. "The Body ShopOil Free Foundationis perfect for monsoon augmented with Marula oil Some of the other products best for rainy season are The Body Shop Poppy Seed Reviving Maskand the Waterproof Mascara," said Shriti MalhotraGM, The Body Shop.

Eyes: Forget the eyebrow pencil for some time; keep them in shape with threading. Power based eye shadow in light pinks, nudes, sheer green or light purple can be used. To add drama to your eyes, stick to water-resistant eye liners in fresh colours like green and blue. Avoid concealer, touch up those dark circles with a dab of water-resistant foundations.

Foundations: One can replace foundation with face powder that matches with the skin tone. Waterproof moisturizers can also be used to serve as a base for the makeup.

Blusher: Oil based crème blush in shades of pink, peach and brown are best. Earthy and pastel shades like brown or peaches are going to rule.

Lips: Stay away from lip glosses and lip liners. Use matt lip colours or lightly tinted lip balms. Spa Sonia Michon-Floc'hlay Vice President of Estee Lauder revealed, "Don't forget to exfoliate as it will remove all the dead cells and rejuvenate your skin."

Treatments like detox wraps, spa pedicure and manicure specifically powered with the natural goodness of aloe vera, spirulina papaya and peppermint oil serve the purpose the best.

Guys and Girls, it's time to fold your pants up! The wardrobe during the monsoon is restricted to the two C's- Colour and Comfort. Go bright and flashy this monsoon. Vivid coloured tops and dresses are totally in vogue. Fashion Bulletin Dress up in peacock blue, soft pinks and bright orange sexiest colours of this season. On the other hand, muted shades of grey and black and earthy tones of beige, brown and khaki will also spell style. Fabrics are natural - cotton, linenmostly, but developed ones like enzyme washed satins and crushed polyviscose knits in modalare in.

Capris in hues of dark brown and black work best with bright, solid colours to lighten one's spirits on a dull day. Girls, the shorter the pant, the better it is! Team up Capris with short ¾ length ethnic kurtis in hues of peacock blue, purple, red, maroonand parrot green. Fashion Tips Short flare skirts and knee length halter neck dresses with a scarfof exotic designs are a must have for evening wear. Asymmetrical synthetic kaftans are super hot this season when teamed with a tight fitting mini skirt. Fitted synthetic jackets in Chinese white and lemony yellow work best on any sporty outfit.Say goodbye to full length denims, long ethnic skirts, saris and leather this season. However, if you are a denim freak, opt for light weight denim fabrics. Knee length Cargos of synthetic fabrics are a must have in casuals this season, for men and women both. Cargos in hues of red rust, light orange and military green are best for everyday rains.

We spoke to ace designers like Arshiya Fakih, Lina Tipnis, Shane Peacock, Narendra Kumar and Namrata G to figure out the key looks for men and women;

Key Looks for Women:

1. Denim or cotton capris in earthy tones look best when worn below trendy tunic kaftans inspired by the 80’s prints. Can be accessorised with bold statement pieces in single tone shades and matching filp-flops.

2. A sporty sleeveless or a racer-back tee will attract all the attention when teamed up with shorts or hot pants, all in vibrant colours like sun yellow, hot pink, etc. Crocs or water friendly sports footwear work best here.

3. Trapez-shaped dresses with naturally inspired prints and excessive green foliage worn with basic pumps, replace the little black dress at the more formal occasions.

4. Trendy tops above roll up denims above unisex sandals can be experimented at whim. Another hot favourite is the boyfriend jeans, apt for the care a damn monsoon look.

5. Mini-skirts in colours of the rainbow should be worn with a white top and accessorised with funky and colourful neck pieces and earrings.

Key Looks for Men:

1. A pastel shirt with prints or plaids suits best with simple jeans. Comfy slippons spell both style and functionality.

2. Chinos in linen and cargos in cotton look best with military inspired tees to complete that trendy safari look. Boots or covered sandals will go with this one.

3. Lean fitted trousers should be worn with a trendy shirt with oversized pockets, tennis shoes complete the look.

4. Single breasted, buttoned trench coat in black with contrasting big collar shirts inspired by the 70's is the way to be at a night occasion.

5. Three fourth cargos and a sporty vest with a slingy pouch matching those crocs readies you for hitting the beach.

New Delhi Feb 07: Cotton Council International in association with National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi organized the 'Get Innovative with Cotton' fashion show at NIFT campus. This initiative was a part of the ongoing 'Cool with Cotton' campaign to generate awareness about the benefits of cotton and its uses. The glamorous evening had models such as Amanpreet Wahi, Barkha Kaul, Himani Thapar walk the ramp in the NIFT student’s collection.

Cotton Council International created the 'Get Innovative with Cotton' competition to encourage young designers to experiment with the use of cotton for different occasions. Beauty Tips the four themes of the show were – "elegance work" (corporate wear), "be chic be the star" (party wear), "chill out in comfort" (casual wear) and ethnic and contemporary (fusion wear). The esteemed panel of judges included Ms Agneiszka Fijol, Senior Manager, South Asia, Cotton Council International, Ashwinder Singh, CEO, USI and fashion designers Puja Nayar and Gaurav Gupta.

The unique aspect of the show was that it was open to students across different specialization areas – fashion design, knitwear design, accessory design and even design space. The first stage of shortlist took place on Feb, 01, 2008 where the jury comprising NIFT and CCI shortlisted 30 design out of more than 50 participating entries. The final four winners will be profiled by WGSN, world’s top fashion trends analysis consultancy subscribed to by luxury fashion houses and designers across the world.

Dior's Haute Couture Fashion: Jan.'2008/Paris- John Galliano's latest haute couture collection for the house of Christian Dior was a youthful vibe, with a bit of 60s' and maybe a little bit of classical pop art— very flamboyant and glamorous in true Galliano style. His Dior collections from historical references like the scandal-making Sargent portrait of "Madame X" or the story of Salome tends to confound the literal-minded. They expect to see these references, and when they get instead a ballooning sack dress in livid fuchsia silk mobbed with sequins, a pair of peacock-blue feather eyelashes and a gold lampshade hat, they complain that it's visually confusing. Celebrity Fashion Police the hemlines have gone a lot shorter and the skirts are more voluminous than usual.

The pieces are actually a lot simpler and wearable. The emphasis was on the vibrant colours and the excessive embroideries, which turn out amazing as usual. There are some new silhouettes and shapes being showcased— like a puffy yellow dress that is twirled into the shape of an orchird, giant roses bursting from the hem of a purple dress and a severely squarish maroon coat. Overall, this is another stunning collection from the House of Dior.

The fall '08 at New York Fashion Week debuted styles infused in '70s couture, punk and hard rock roots. Labels unveiled their fall 2008 lines, and continued the retro bent popular in the world's largest fashion show. Unafraid to take risks, Designers unveiled elaborate variations which called for sequins, ribbons and large bows, the latter of which was another nod to late '70s Fashion Tips and experimented with knit fabric as well as coats to complement the dress. The miniskirts were back in vogue, partnered with tights, which were widely expected to go out of fashion for 2008.

The idea of '70s couture and modernized it was to deem the collections an "eclectic glamour". Retro styles such as bow blouses, pants bordering on the bell-bottom design, and peasant fashions were interspersed with more modern knits, silk and plaid designs for tops, dresses and jackets, respectively.

The captivating looks were created by folding single pieces of jewel-toned silk twill and wool Melton. An unmistakable '70s vibe ran through the collections, from floppy hats to velvet pants to the metallic sheen on just about everything. Models were out wearing black biker jackets, leather dresses and super slim tuxedo jackets looking like squeaky-clean 80s-punk rebels.

Soft, delicate beaded silk chiffon tops and dresses were paired with a slew of Skittles-colored parkas, cropped shear ling coats and little metallic jackets. Spa Treatments Tips With few exceptions, the overwhelming theme was "old is new" and that the '70s were even more in fashion than the shows.

On the first day of the luxury & lifestyle exhibition, Extravaganza at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai, international designer Marc Cain's summer prints stood tall, attracting one and all. The high end luxury brand continued to live up to the expectations of hundreds of women and men alike, who anxiously had been waiting for over an hour to be treated with the designs for the ongoing Spring- Summer season.

Bright coloured dresses and easy-going tops above a pair comfy trouser formed the silhouettes of the designs. Fashion Tips the collection struck a balance between formal nightwear and semi formal street wear. While the formal palettes comprised of animal prints, muted silver and shinning black and white, the semi formal collection was dipped in multi coloured prints in which yellow, red and green dominated the hues.

A unique feature of the collection was the bags that the models flaunted as they strutted down the runway. While the shades contrasted the respective colours on the body, the attribute that reverbed synonymously was- Big is Better! The look carried by the models was that of sheer flamboyance and carelessly cool, a style statement that strongly echoes a care-a-damn attitude.

While the ramp show saw some of the regular faces of the runway, it will remain etched in the memories of many for staging a comeback for super model Aditi Gowitriker, who has been on a hiatus for the longest time ever! Where have you been, is the inquisitive question. "Well, just have been around. Enjoying life with friends and family", replies Aditi casually. Fashion Bulletin But what about the millions of fans who have longed interminably for a glimpse of you? "Can not forget them ever. I am always there for them", she claims, which brings us back to the first question, Where? "They can see me on the website, keep mailing me on the fan club and catch a glimpse of me every time I attend a function", she instructs modestly.

So what happened to good old cat walking which we all miss? "You gotta be kidding me! Look at me, if I adorn the ramp now it will have to be called elephant walking!" Though that might be the case, it's really not that bad after all-I try to cajole her. Then what made you grace the runway here? "Oh this is just a casual walk that I am taking for Marc Cain because I am in them all the time. It's always a pleasure to show off something that you have always believed in. I am not going to praise the collection endlessly because frankly, the designs speak for themselves. But I thoroughly enjoyed myself here", she expresses gratefully.