Lifestyle/Fashion

Cannes film fest red carpet most organised: Frieda Pinto (17:32)
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) "Slumdog Millionaire" fame Frieda Pinto, who was seen at the ongoing 66th International Cannes Film Festival, says the red carpet at the French Riviera is the most organised across the globe.

Spice up vacation with stylish loungewear (17:30)
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) So what if you're on vacation? Pack your loungewear well to keep your fashion quotient high, say designer duo Shivan & Narresh.

Ritu Beri gives thumbs up to Vidya, Sonam's Cannes look (16:42)
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Balan and Sonam Kapoor may have received a mixed reaction for their red carpet appearances at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival but world renowned fashion designer Ritu Beri feels proud about their ensemble selections.

Stressful job might take life (16:36)
London, May 18 (IANS) A stressful job can change the way body handles fat, resulting in raised cholesterol levels and even a heart disease, almost fatal for anyone.

Gemfields unites with 4 Indian jewellers (15:46)
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Gemfields, a global coloured gemstone producer, has collaborated with four Indian jewellery designers for a collection of bespoke pieces.

Dark choco a day, keeps doctor away (14:16)
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Craving for chocolates, but don’t want to gain those extra pounds? Worry not! Go for a dark chocolate, which contains a good amount of vitamins, minerals, iron, potassium and magnesium.

Paltrow changed diet post dad's cancer diagnosis (13:26)
Los Angeles, May 18 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow chose to eat healthier food after her late father was diagnosed with cancer 15 years ago.

Kerala figures in film on world's most amazing fireworks (11:04)
By Sanu George
Thrissur (Kerala), May 18 (IANS) The festivities and fireworks at the Thrissur Pooram festival have stunned two US-based filmmakers who are making a movie on pyrotechnics across the globe. They have termed it as one of the most amazing display they have ever witnessed.

Look fresh with handy beauty essentials (17:40)
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Stock up your bag with handy beauty essentials, which can help you look bright and fresh despite the scorching sun.

Designer Sanchita's risk with Freida's Cannes look (With Images) (17:14)
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Indian fashion designer Sanchita Ajjampur believes she took a "risk" with an "unconventional" ensemble - a "gild web gown" for actress Freida Pinto at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival. The hard work, she says, paid off.

Less beauty products, but same glow (16:56)
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The process of cleansing-toning-moisturising and use of sunscreen and anti-ageing products are considered important to keep facial skin glowing. But an expert advises how multi-purpose beauty therapies can help with same benefits in lesser time.

Sonam flaunts voluminous D&G gown at Cannes (With Images) (16:53)
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor oozed oomph in a voluminous white floral gown by Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana on day two of the 66th Cannes International Film Festival.

Victoria Beckham inspires Macpherson (14:43)
London, May 17 (IANS) Supermodel Elle Macpherson thinks fashion designer Victoria Beckham is an inspiration to women as she balances her professional and personal life well.

Wedding card creativity at its best (With Images) (14:10)
By Natalia Ningthoujam
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) If you can't afford high-end designer cards, fret not! Shopkeepers in the capital's favourite wedding cards destination of Chawri Bazar in old Delhi have affordable options. Whether it is paper or colour or size, everything can be customised without shelling out big bucks.

Kate Bosworth obsessed with cooking shows (12:56)
Los Angeles, May 17 (IANS) Hollywood actress Kate Bosworth is obsessed with cooking shows and says her specialty is "sausage ragu".

Winslet, Theron are Gomez's beauty inspirations (12:26)
Los Angeles, May 17 (IANS) Singer Selena Gomez, who loves buying accessories, finds actresses Kate Winslet and Charlize Theron classic.

Sabyasachi wanted 'purist ethnic look' for Vidya (With Images) (18:14)
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Designer Sabyassachi Mukherjee, the man behind styling Vidya Balan's look at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival, says that as "India is known as a bling country" he used a "little embellishment" to bring freshness.

My kids keep me fit: Sussanne Roshan (17:56)
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Bollywood's popular interior designer Sussanne Roshan says that being a working woman and running after her children keep her fit and energetic all the time.

Ayurveda experts develop online personalised health regimen (17:50)
Kochi, May 16 (IANS) A group of ayurveda experts have launched a medical treatment package in cyberspace.

Sussanne Roshan ties-up with Berger Paints (15:54)
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Berger Paints has tied up with Bollywood's popular interior designer Sussanne Roshan to introduce 'design rooms theme' titled - Lewis Berger Design Stories.

Rita Ora new face of Madonna's brand, signs 500,000-pound deal (13:14)
London, May 16 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Rita Ora has reportedly signed a 500,000-pound (over $700,000) deal to be the face of Madonna’s clothing brand - Material Girl.

Lunch-hour love shacks a rage in Vietnam (Feature) (13:08)
Hanoi, May 16 (IANS) On a cloudy noon, a man in office outfit with dark glasses and a woman in a sun-resistant cloak with a mask muffling her head entered a room at a mini hotel in Vietnam's capital Hanoi. About an hour later, they checked out, again covertly.

Haute couture comes to bullfighting (12:24)
Madrid, May 16 (IANS/EFE) Leading fashion houses, including Lacroix, Armani and Victorio & Lucchino, are creating colourful, comfortable and imaginative outfits for some of Spain's top bullfighters.

Kate Moss, the manicurist! (04:14)
Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS) British model Kate Moss loves trying out her manicure skills on her friends and family.

Campaign against early marriage in Bihar, Jharkhand (19:50)
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) With the focus on empowering women, the NGO Breakthrough will launch a campaign in Bihar and Jharkhand to raise awareness against child marriage, officials said Wednesday.