An interview with Mariam the fashion designer for Rangeen and Mona a fashion icon. Here are some fashion tips and we get to hear about Rangeen from the designer herself. Stay tuned for more updates!

cool luxe cover up: demin jacket

Strolling the chic streets of London to Selfridges yesterday in skinny jeans, a white tank paired with a denim jacket I randomly picked out of my closet I thought silently to myself “I don’t wear denim jackets ever but this looks good. I should blog about it” Not long after I spotted stylish Londoners in playsuits, harem pants and maxi skirts all covered up in a denim jacket! It was a clear indication that our summer wardrobe should include a denim jacket which I’ve dubbed the cool luxe cover-up!

Countless celebrities such as Nicole Richie, Rachel Bilson, Blake Lively, Reese Witherspoon, Ashley Tisdale, Emma Roberts, Chloe Sevigny, Jessica Alba and a lot more have added a denim jacket to their daytime look for the perfect cool luxe touch. Anything from hooded, cropped, studded or light acid wash denim jackets are totally on the fashion radar. Team with skinny jeans and ballet pumps for an off duty look.

long dress style

Long dress style 

Regular readers know that we're fans of the long-length look when it comes to summer skirts and dresses. While the more body-conscious lines of that trend are suited to a monochromatic style, today's maxi dresses allow for a little more expression. 
First off, we'd like to encourage people to go for short dress during the day. Collectively, we tend to think of long dresses as a night look, so there's something unexpected about wearing a bright, patterned, long frock while the sun shines. Since you've got lots of fabric to work with, we suggest selecting a smaller print-save the bigger, bolder ones for your minis. 

One of our favorite examples of the maxi dress is seen here on Joy Bryant (above, far right). She's wearing J.Crew's Talitha patchwork cotton dress, inspired by 60's style icon Talitha Getty (The limited edition item has cross-back straps and is also available in white or tangerine linen 

Some other options include Topshop's Embroidered Hem Maxi Dress in cream cotton, which looks like the perfect item for a sticky, hot day We're also besotted with Tibi's silk jersey, Constantine Strapless Maxi Dress in a pink and white floral print Finally, there's Juicy's Long Halter Dress, it reminds us just a smidge of the dress Nicole has on above, right? 

Minimal effort and maximum effect-this trend is perfect for the summer! 

The art of make-up!

Do you know which make up essentials should you have with you in your bag all the time? Here are some tips and a list of all the make-up essentials that you must have!

FACE

All women need to have the basic essentials for their face such as a foundation matching your skin tone, concealer, face powder and a moisturizer. Start off by applying a little foundation at a time so it doesn't look over done. Before applying the base, applying a little concealer will help hide your dark circles,acne and spots. Apply to your face using a sponge and blend thoroughly!

EYE

There is a whole lot that you can do when it comes to eye make up. A normal eye make up requires an eye liner and a mascara. However, different eye shades and eye pencils can be used to further enhance your features.

Smokey eye make-up

CHEEKS
A blush gives a fresh look to your face. Use a dense brush to apply it on the apples of your cheeks! 

LIPS

Your lip color finalizes your look. For the lips, use a chap-stick for a more natural feel. For those who wear lipstick, adding a coat of lip gloss on top of it can add more glow to your face. Remember! Your lip color should match the color of of your blush. 


The range of make up brands available today in the market is extensive. Some top make-up brands include M.A.C, VS, RIMMEL, LOREAL, REVLON and many more.

For all those starters who want to learn more about make up, there are numerous tutorials available online that can be of great help. Look good, feel good!

Fashion trends in different era's

Fashion has constantly been changing with time. Sometimes new trends come on the front and sometimes its the previous one's reverting back. Here is a review of the changing fashion trends over the century:

1920s..
During the 20s, fashion, particularly women's fashion, went through a prominent change. With the end of world war 1, women became more liberal. Although a lot of people continued wearing the conservative dresses with tightly fitted corsets, many younger women now made sportswear and loose-fitting clothing as a part of the post-war fashion. 20s fashion featured short skirts and dropped waistlines. Women bobbed their hair short to fit them under the popular hats and therefore embraced clothing for an increasingly active lifestyle.

1930s..

During the 30s, the feminine quality returned back to women fashion. The waistlines became more curved and the bust became more rounded accentuating the female silhouette. Empire-waist gowns became more popular. Fabric flowers and bows were often placed on the shoulders,mid-waist or center neckline.

1940s..
The basic idea of the 1940s clothing was utilization. With the advent of World War 2, the women rolled up their sleeves and knuckled down to work while their men fought overseas. Restriction orders outlawed any wasteful cutting and excess trimmings. The women used a mix and match formula for their wardrobes. Hence the 40s fashion was anything simple, economical and cost-effective.

1950s..
The teenagers were the driving force behind fashion during the 1950s. Previously teenagers only followed adult fashion but during this era teenagers had increased buying power. During this era, both sexes became more fashion conscious. Young men wore high-waisted trousers, long jackets slim ties and large, shiny pointed shoes while young women wore tightly fitted blouse tucked into calf-length trousers called 'Capri' pants.

1960s..
1960s saw the appearance of mini-skirts. While the clothing in 1960s was youth-driven, the clothing styles and fabrics were inspired by non-Western cultures. Natural fabrics,tie-dyed and paisley prints were also popular. During the 1960s, the 'Hippie movement' was started by the teenagers. The idea behind this was to express the freedom in the way they dressed, which indirectly reflected their thoughts, attitude, ideas and way of life.

70s.. The DISCO era
The 70s saw the dawn of disco fashion. The huge success of the movie Saturday Night Fever, starring John Travolta,  popularized the disco fashion of the 70s. Lycra hot pants ruled the 70s disco fashion. Light reflecting satin jackets and all that can be flashy such as flashy bracelets were one of the hottest trends of the disco fashion. Platform shoes with sole often 2-4 inches thick also appeared on the fashion scene and were worn by both men and women.

1980s..
The 80’s silhouette was a very distinctive one. It included broad shoulders. Casual wear combined  the over sized look of business wear, seen in sweaters and tops, The 80s also fashion included shell suits,leggings, acid wash jeans,poodle perms etc.

90s and beyond..
The 1990s saw the emergence of many fashion trends from the previous decades. Hence it is known as the mash-up decade. However, the fashion of the 90s has many prominent features including the adoption of tattoes and body piercing trend. The 1990s popularized the casual 'chic' look including hoodies, t-shirts and jeans.

Today due to high competition amongst designers all around the world, they are constantly trying to come up with something new. Nevertheless, the fashion being followed around the world today, does have a hint of trends from the previous decades.

IT BAG

It bag is a colloquial term from the fashion industry used to describe a brand or type of high priced designer handbag by makers such as Hermes that becomes a popular best seller.

Hermes 'Birkin'

The Birkin has been called the ‘perfect' bag, i.e. once you get one you never want another. Er, is that handbag or Birkin? Victoria Beckham is rather fabulously rumoured to have a room full in every colour. Traditionally low in supply and high in demand you have to wait eight months to six-years for one of these. The story goes, the actress Jane Birkin sat next to Hermes chief exec Jean-Louis Dumas on a Paris to London flight in 1984 and was whinging on about how she couldn't find a decent, chic, weekend bag. He obliged and put her name to it.

Balenciaga 'Lariat

Designer, Nicholas Ghesquière poured his heart and soul into this, distilling his unique vision - Sci-Fi robot, organic forms, 1980's New Romantics, biker girl chic, French classicism - into a distressed leather, inky blue, squishy tote with tassles, zips and rivets. He then dispatched the first thirty to chums, (Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Chloë Sevigny, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Carine Roitfeld), a process known in marketing as ‘seeding'. Happily all these women were "social sparks", in other words instigators, originators and reliable trendsetters, who unanimously gave the Lariat the thumbs-up. No wonder, this has a louche, casual MOD (model-off-duty) look about it. 

Mulberry 'Bayswater'

The flashy Roxanne (or ‘Roxy' as it was called by devotees), lucked out to the less in-your-face, Bayswater (neé 2004), also pioneered by Mulberry's former director Nicholas Knightly, which has emerged as the true bag icon. Stripped of all excess (pockets, rivets, tassles, chains etc), the plain sheet-music style carrier so beloved of Mossy and many more style gurus, is both classy, timeless and classic. But this is not the era to go miniminalist. Proving it can be versatile when required, this season the Bayswater is rolled out in exotic fabrics from shocking pink ostrich (for around £2,000) to sleek bronze mirror metallic for a seasonal look, as well as those gorgeous, very British classic shades mulberry is renown for. This bag is the sort that allows people to communicate without uttering a word. It can be used to impress or rebel, to fit in or stand out. A luxury bag equivalent of a Converse trainer

Easy dressing for Men - shirts

Think before you wear.....
Some guys just buy their shirts in small, medium, or large. No wonder they don't fit so well. You should know your measurements—neck size and arm length—and not just for the sake of it. These numbers are the key to making you look better. If your collar is so loose it hangs off your neck, or so tight it makes your face blush, you're stuck with it. So take action—get measured.




 





Tell you more..... The One-Finger Rule
Make sure you can comfortably fit one finger between the collar and your neck. If two fingers fit, the collar's too big.