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How to Give Yourself an Instant Makeover!

Men do not pay as much attention to their looks as compared to women but that does not mean they cannot be as well groomed.

You may not have the time to keep yourself up-to-date with the latest trends or maybe even care to shop on a regular basis. For men like you, who like to keep it stylish without having to put extra efforts often, here is a quick way of getting an instant makeover for those times you say to yourself ‘it’s been a while!’


Get a haircut and trim

The quickest way to transform from a hippie to a well-groomed man is by getting that much needed haircut. A trim always helps in making you look clean and tidy. Shaving off your beard or trimming it according to your style helps a great deal to start off your instant makeover.

Iron your best-fitted shirt and trousers

Select your favourite pair of denims or trousers that fits you well and a crisp shirt. This combination will never go out of style, so, you know you’re guaranteed to look your best with that neat hairstyle and well-ironed shirt.


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Choose Your Accessories Well

The next step is to browse through your closet and select a set of smart accessories to go with your outfit. For a formal look, opt for a classic watch and a skinny tie. Go the trendy way by wearing a vest over your shirt with or without the tie. A day look would be to put a simple hat on or sunglasses that suit your face. When you have all these add-ons lying around in your wardrobe, all you need to do is take your pick of the right ones to go with your look.

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Wear polished shoes

It is very important to pay attention to every part of your outfit, from head to toe. Wear shoes that are polished and clean. It takes only a few minutes to clean your shoes by using a hard brush or wet cloth, depending on the shoe fabric.

Scrub your face

There is no point in wearing clean clothes if your face doesn’t feel clean. Facial scrubs are not just for women. Use a good scrub on your face to remove the dead cells but don’t rub too hard as it can damage your skin. Wash your face with cold water and you’re sure to see the difference in the mirror.

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Bad Breath? Bad Idea

Make sure you smell good in way possible. Now that does not mean showering in your cologne. Fresh breath is also an absolute necessity. Ensure your breath smells fresh and minty which, in turn will make you feel all the more confidently groomed.



Be a demure goddess!

For your wedding, blend the traditions and modern trends to create a look that’s as unique as you are. We present 7 looks to get you thinking.

1. Regal chic


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Mix traditional with the western outfit. Add a dash of colours in your outfit. Make it as colourful as you can. Don't forget to wear the right accessories.


2. Sensuous diva

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Wear an anarkali with a churidar and add a kundan kada and a golden cuff to your hand to get this look.


3. Ethereal class

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Take a kurta and duppata and mix in multi-coloured stones bangles and cuffs to get the look.


4. Vintage charm

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Give a vintage look by opting for a beautiful sari on your wedding day.


5. Ethnic rhapsody

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For an ethnic look opt for a sari dress and wear rings and kadas.


6. Boho bride

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Take a gown and a dupatta and wear with it earrings, rings and cuffs to get this look.


7. Stylishly coy

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Wear an anarkali and a churidar along with the dupatta and wear gold bangles to match the outfit.









Shoppers Lifestyle guide for choosing the perfect tie

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Earn your stripes
Striped ties are evergreen neckwears that never go out of vogue. A striped tie screams confidence and elegance. Have a business meeting where you need to score big? Go for this.


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Do it right
"Don't forget to consider your shape before buying your neckwear. If you are built on the heavier side or have a round face, avoid horizontal stripes. Vertical ones would be your best bet. If you are lanky and have a thin face, opt for horizontal designs.


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Check mate
 If you fancy a check tie, it's crucial for you to learn the art of mixing this pattern with your shirt.


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Do it right
"Though patterns can be mixed, the shirt and check tie patterns should always differ in scale," says designer Komal Sood. A shirt with large checks looks best with a tie that has either smaller checks or thin stripes and vice versa. "Avoid patterns of similar size as they will compete with each other for attention," adds Sood.


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Slim down
Skinny ties are known to lift age off your face, making you look younger and flamboyant. Next time you're on a date, try this. Just don't wear it for your appraisal meeting.


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Get it right
If you don't like experimenting much with your look, then opt for a plain tie in the same tone as your shirt, but in a deeper shade. If you are tall and thin then skinny ties will look best on you. But if you are short and stocky or overweight, stay away from this variety.


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Silk route
Silk ties are perfect for virtually any occasion. They belong as much in the boardroom as they do in a wedding ceremony. Satin silk ties are a sign of quality.


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Do it right
As these are mostly worn with formal attires, take care that you do not settle for something really loud. When it comes to selecting patterns, it's essential to choose one that complements your outfit. If you plan to wear a solid shirt then go for a printed tie. Polka dots in sober colours can look great. Discreet paisley or muted prints also work. The tie can be worn tucked inside a cotton cardigan for a relaxed, scholarly look.


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Think texture
Fabrics such as linen, wool and cashmere have changed the perception about ties being part of boring formals. These prep up your look in a jiffy and also add tactile contrast to your shirt.


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Co-ordination
These ties serve to make a style statement for the younger generation.It provides ample scope for experimentation in terms of colours. But before choosing a colour, remember, earth tones clash with dark complexions, bold ones exaggerate fair complexion and muted hues look washed out against tan complexions. If you have wheatish skin, go for reds, blues, deep greens and olive. The tie needn't match with the shirt rather you can try a contrast colour.









20 Best Neon Accessories!!!

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Neon yellow stilettos by Jimmy Choo


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Multi-coloured Raybans


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Colour-blocked jelly flats


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Buckle bracelets


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Perspex earrings


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J Crew crystal cuff


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Christian Louboutin Freddy brogues 


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Gucci Bright Bit handbags


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Armani Jeans fluoro orange flip-flops


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Hermès cotton and calfskin belt


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Love To Bag embellished clutch


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Marc by Marc Jacobs snakeskin cuff


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Matthew Williamson Taj clutch


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Nicholas Kirkwood zig-zag smoking slip-ons


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Mawi's fluoro embellished clutches


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Satya Paul crepe de chine Hathi print scarf


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Torpedo earrings from Swarovski


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Michael Kors electric pink tote


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Giuseppe Zanotti T-strap stiletto


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Tom Binns multi-coloured crystal earrings


















Fashion Blunders Not to Make at Work!

A great degree of professionalism is determined by the way you dress to work. So, it is only natural to put in some effort to dress right to work. Certain fashion blunders are made unintentionally when it comes to work wear. Here, we list the most disastrous of the lot so the next time you’re leaving for work, you know you’re wearing the right outfit.


Sloppy Pants

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More often than not, you are being constantly judged by competitive employees and bosses on many factors, an important one being the way you dress. Wearing pants that don’t fit, ill-fitted trousers that are either too tight or shapeless just makes you a sloppy worker. Tailor-made trousers give you a great fit that is suited for your body and it only takes one visit to your famous local trouser-tailor.


Backpack

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Carrying a backpack makes you look immature, childish and even a hippie – qualities that one does not appreciate in a corporate environment. Replace your backpack with a briefcase or a formal hand bag that does the same job as your previous one, except only making you look more mature and professional.


Jewellery

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You may be a jewellery person, but leave that back home for your personal outings. Wearing unnecessary accessories like rings, a chain etc. just goes to show your ignorance towards professional dressing. Limit your accessories to a classy watch and cufflinks that indeed solves the purpose and is also useful to you.


Perfumed Much?

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We like men who smell good but not men who can destroy our ability to smell. Men, please do not take a shower with your cologne, just a few sprays are enough to get rid of any bad odour. Your employees need to breathe in fresh air, not perfumed air.


Shoe Story

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At times you may just feel lazy and opt for your sneakers with hopes that it will pass off and go unnoticed. But shoes like these can never be ignored when you walk into a conference room. And, of course, it goes without saying that sandals or open shoes should never enter office premises. If you do feel wearing socks everyday can get a bit annoying, you can master the art of going sockless by wearing smart, formal loafers or saddle shoes to work. Formal footwear is an absolute must in your work wear.







In vogue: Matching prints

Matching suits have brought back vintage style on the high street. We take a look at some of the most stylish matches.

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Fit is key. Like in men’s suits, the fit of the trouser and blazer is very important.



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Suits for women are all about being brave. Feel free to accessorise with bow ties, brooches and bold earrings.



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Wearing your hair in an up-do adds length to your neck and height to the entire look.



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Heels also add a sharp edge; however, try to avoid wedges.



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For printed suits, experiment with geometric prints on shirts. Wearing matching blazers and shorts are acceptable work attire for a non-corporate workplace.