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Plus-size swimwear finds its niche July 10, 2013 18:08

Sexy swimwear for the plus-size woman is no more a fantasy. While skinny models are under criticism for portraying an unhealthy image, plus-size models have been gaining attention. And with that, plus-size swimwear has found its niche market in many women who cannot just wear a teeny bikini. Robyn Lawley, the stunning Australian plus size model, has made healthy girls proud with her swimwear designs. This designer swimwear collection comes in a wide range of sizes from 8 to 18. Robyn also has plans to expand the line in the future. The collection contains both one piece and two piece swimsuits. The collection is currently on presale. They not only look good, but also help to cover any bumps with extensive detail and interesting designs. Robyn herself posed for the sexy photoshoot of her designs, which are expensive but worth buying. The swimwear will be available starting from August. She has rightly said that her size is actually normal and that its the skinny models who should be considered as minus size. Robyn Lawley's plus-size swimwear proves all women are beautiful. Photo Courtesy: The Huffington Post (AW: Sruthi)

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Colors on display at Wimbledon July 08, 2013 17:23

This year's Wimbledon had its share of high fashion with the players' wives and girlfriends setting trends of sorts. Some of them can be seen here looking comfortable in their designer creations. Victoria Beckham wore a Louis Vuitton dress to one of the matches. Looking pretty in black lace comes naturally to this fashion icon. {besps}stories/slideshow/KimSears{/besps} Kim Sears, the champion's girlfriend, doesn't disappoint as she walks around looking radiant. She combines fashion and economy, setting an example for many. Coleen Rooney was at the final match wearing a flared white dress. {besps}stories/slideshow/PippaMiddleton{/besps} Pippa Middleton brings a touch of royalty to the games as she arrives in an Alice Temperly dress. Photo Courtesy: Dailymail (AW:Sruthi)

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Tulisa's hot mini dress July 06, 2013 17:08

Fashion is getting brighter with 24-year-old singer Tulisa sporting a bright orange mini dress as she walks into the night. She had recently stepped out for a night out in this short wrapped dress showing off her toned legs. Picture Courtesy: Dailymail (AW:Sruthi)

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Paris Fashion Week showcases old world to the new! July 03, 2013 18:09

Karl Lagerfeld praised publicly that fashion is the only thing that can travel that's from the old world to the new. At the same time on the second day of haute couture shows, Chanel's showman couturier made his point accompanying imperturbable self-possession that he gave forth in words the words from the stage of an old, decomposed opera house standing next to pop star Rihanna. {besps}stories/slideshow/ParisFashionWeek{/besps} Furthermore excitement in actuality was the always known for the master designer ripped off the show, with Tuesday's couture display arousing admiration. His creations sparkled brilliantly accompanied by dramatic contrast at the same time the broken-down theatre, reinvented inside Paris' Grand Palais. Faded grimy curtains, old wooden stalls, as well as some classic clothing styles mixed alongside futuristic streaks of silver embroideries along with cosmic-looking hats. Fashion appeared to have gained the expression, sustains in the past at the same time the future. A similar message ran throughout the day of shows, accompanying an Italian designer Giorgio Armani delivering a stylish collection that elicited the sensuality of old Hollywood while still remaining modern. On the other hand Stephane Rolland as well known to have quoted old masters such as Velazquez as commented thoughtfully for a powerful show, on the contrary tugged off looks along with a modern refinement. Prominently Haute couture itself dates back over 150 years at the same time is infused in history. Yet the obstacle to overcome for designers is to maintain the looks fresh in the time that also keeping the artisan-based method of making clothes alive as well connected with the matter in hand. When it comes to the tougher time in life, remember after every night there is a fresh morning to arrive! Image Source: StraitsTimes and Washington Post (AW:Samrat Biswas)

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Kylie Minogue reveals Fascination for Fashion! July 02, 2013 19:32

In precedence of Lady Gaga, Rihanna otherwise Katy Perry married music accompanied by fashion, there was Kylie Minogue. The singer gathered a look at her fashion choices, precisely her stage costumes, in a new book called "Kylie Fashion" (Running Press). Minogue in a latest interview expressed that it was lots of fun to look at her life in fashion through the years. There have been ups and downs at the same time fabulous moments and not so fabulous moments, but basically the book was a celebration of 25 years. Furthermore, there have been ups and downs at the same time fabulous moments and not so fabulous moments, on the contrary basically the book was a celebration of 25 years. Definitely the 45-year-old even afford entrance to some fashion faux pas. She expressed while she said  that she had to include some moments that were less than stellar due to the fact that they all make mistakes along the way. Some ideas that they thought were fantastic at that point in time were upon reflection being a big mistake. That's all part of her journey at the same time in actuality that is something that brings fascination to her about fashion. Image Source: Santa Banta (AW:Samrat Biswas)

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Supermodel Kate Moss set going fashion accessories! July 02, 2013 12:00

Extremely prominent model Kate Moss steadily furthering towards creation of a range of fashion accessories for smartphones as well as tablets due to fact that she was known to have collaborated with Carphone Warehouse. Interestingly, the new category has been dubbed 'fashion tech'. Femalefirst.co.uk quoted Moss as saying that her phone is as much a part of her look as her bag or shoes, as well yet there is so little choice out there. Her whole approach was to treat this as any other fashion collaboration; she was intensely involved in the design process as well as loved seeing her vision come to life in the final product From the quality of materials to design. Moss added that she wanted the best for her range that reflected her personal style. The collection will be available online at carphonewarehouse.com at the same time in all stores nationwide. (AW:Samrat Biswas)

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Surprising ways to create happiness July 02, 2013 10:07

Contrary to popular belief, setting goals is not the best way find happiness. Finding a better way to live is easier when you refrain from changing it constantly. Living your life actively is a harbinger for a positive everyday. Searching for life's grand meaning was found to have no role to play in being happy. An involvement in the present movement is sure to create dollops of happy feelings. Individuals were found to live more rewarding lives when they do not dwell on having money or gaining more of it. Superficial possessions can only take you so far in finding true contentment. As the idea of happiness, or what makes us happy, changes with time, we can create the situations we want through living in the present. This is possible through a better understanding of how to deal with circumstances instead of becoming its victim. Regular activities, during work and otherwise, exploring new places and cuisines, forging meaningful friendships and exercising are some important factors that create happiness. According to findings by the World Happiness Database, drinking in moderation, positive self image and complements about looking good makes people happy. Societies where women were treated equally were also found to have happier men. (AW:Sruthi)

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Intellection of stress can cause sickness! June 29, 2013 18:27

Researchers known to have discovered just thinking about being stressed can make individuals fall seriously ill as well as make greater the possibility of suffering a heart attack. It was researched, at the time following beyond 7,000 civil servants over a period of up to 18 years, for what reason the increased perception of stress almost doubled the risk of suffering a heart attack. Daily Mail reported as a matter of actuality this is the first time a link has been discovered between heart disease and people's own view on how stress is affecting their health. It recommends the doctors should take a patients' perspective into consideration while managing stress-related complaints. It could also mean that helping patients to decompress can lower down the risk of cardiovascular disease. Participants, who had an average age of 49.5, were asked to what degree they experienced continued stress (day after day) had affected their health. Furthermore, taking their medical background into consideration, they were also suggested about personal lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, diet, as well as exercise. Lead author Hermann Nabi, from the Inserm medical research institute in Villejuif, France, expressed saying that they have found that the association they observed between an individual’s perception of the impact of stress on their health at the same time their risk of a heart attack was independent of biological factors, unhealthy behaviours along with other psychological factors. One prominence out of the messages from their findings is that people’s perceptions in regard to the impact of stress on their health are apparently destined to be conforming to fact. (AW:Samrat Biswas)

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Menswear at Paris fashion showcased flower power! June 29, 2013 11:59

Paris fashion showcased Menswear on Friday took on a recognizably feminine feel accompanying floral embroidery, skirts as well as transparently thin fabric at juun.j, Henrik Vibskov along with Ann Demeulemeester. Firmly formed on the heels of Raf Simons on Wednesday, designers treated with contempt excessively masculine looks in regard of feminine silhouettes on day three of the men's collections for spring/summer 2014. {besps}stories/slideshow/Parisfashion{/besps} At South Korea's juun.j, models sporting lipstick and slicked down hair, in fact found to wearing a string of unisex designs such as oversized transparently thin shirts as well as tiny shorts teamed along with tailored jackets in white at the same time royal blue. Another prominent element of fact was the accessories which were inclusive of oversized loop earrings and handbag-style gold lame ipad holders. Hmmmmm, guys now showing feminine feel, that too with floral embroidery? Unimaginable! Anyway! (AW:Samrat Biswas)

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London luxury fair Masterpiece showcased! June 28, 2013 15:09

Millionaires accompanied by celebrities overcrowded into the launch of London luxury fair Masterpiece, an annual shopping extravaganza for the rarest art, jewellery and antiques. Remarkably superior items on show on Tuesday night included a huge Roy Lichtenstein painting called Puzzle Portrait, a large pearl that once was a property of Mary Tudor, along with a 1925 first edition Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald. Catering to high-income consumers London clock emporium Raffety showcased a long case clock believed to have graced the rooms of a Medici palazzo in Florence, and an unusual George II period walnut bureau bookcase with a clock above the glass doors. Furthermore, Wartski made a show of intention of vintage jewels from Faberge. Apart from that the various booths at the fair known to have showcased Exquisite Art Deco pieces from Paris jewellers Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. Image Source: Masterpiece London 2013 (AW:Samrat Biswas)

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Paris fashion week exhibits bare legged male! June 27, 2013 15:53

Paris fashion week went off to an individualistic start by Belgian designer Raf Simons, while moving hundreds of people out to the distinctly less than fashionable Paris suburb of Le Bourget on Wednesday. On the contrary, the designer who as well having his own brand is also artistic director at Christian Dior, made up for the hour-long trek on the Paris ring road and A1 motorway with a highly experimental collection with some pieces creating the impression the models were wearing minidresses. Having it as a first glance a bare legged male model sported what appeared to the introduced to be a short-sleeved button-up black minidress teamed accompanied by black shoes at the same time calf length socks. Fashion website fashion.com, nevertheless acted with commendation of the outfit as unexceptionably the drop crotch short-short onesie of the season. Image Source: Paris fashion week showcases bare legged male (AW:Samrat Biswas)

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Milan Fashion Week 2013 for men exposed! June 24, 2013 19:53

Men's Fashion Week, exposed in Milan, Italy, on June 23, 2013. Fashion designers at Milan have been preoccupied with travel on their mind with the purpose of next summer. Fashionable Designs showcased on the second day of menswear previews during Milan Fashion Week had an uniquely new flash that even if Miuccia Prada in particular expresses that she was eliminating the tag. Watch the show through this slide-show: {besps}stories/slideshow/MilanFashionWeek{/besps} In actuality the African instance of referring were prominent. Other important elements into prominence were geometric patterns, ethnic shades, baggy pants, Kaftans, shell-detailing as well as sandals. The tropics also got their due accompanying floral along with animal prints while also the colours of sunsets as well as stormy seas and Hawaiian girl motifs. Image Source:Men's Fashion Week Milan (AW:Samrat Biswas)

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