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Five Steps To A Slimmer You: Fitting into that pair of jeans you wore when you were 18 or less ambitiously, the brocade sari blouse you had tailored for your sister's wedding. Losing weight. or trying to is almost a universal resolution with mixed results. You either lose momentum even before you start or get discouraged too quickly. But there's hope, as long as you follow this five-pronged approach. Not only will you fit into those jeans, but you'll also probably end up buying a pair one size smaller! Eat Well Losing weight is not synonymous with starving, at least not if you want to keep it off permanently. Healthy eating has to become a way of life. Depriving yourself of healthful carbohydrates, fats and proteins are bound to cause energy dips, irritability, sallow skin, and hair fall. Get Your Fill Of Super Foods The trick is to make each meal as wholesome as you can. Start by adding an anti-aging super-food to each m...

Heard that adage about being thrifty and nifty? Well, now you can apply the same skills to your makeup too. Not only will you save space and money, but you’ll also look like a million bucks and wow your friends with your super cool looks. This step-by-step guide uses just ONE nude eye shadow palette in EIGHT different ways, and tackles your whole face; brows, cheekbones and lips included. We chose the bestselling  Maybelline New York The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette  to create some magic. Prepare to be amazed. Once you’ve got the technique spot on, we guarantee you’ll come up with your steps with other shades and products. Here’s how to use an eyeshadow palette in 8 different ways: TO FILL IN YOUR EYEBROWS You don't have to invest in fancy eyebrow products to achieve textbook brows. Using a powder shadow on your brows looks much more natural and is super easy to apply. Fill in your arches using a stiff, angled brush and a matte shadow the colour of your b...

A shimmery, golden hue is the ultimate shadow pick for this season, perfect for champagne brunches and classy soirees. It’s a fuss-free way to define your eyes with just the slightest pop of color without going overboard. It’s a shade that goes beautifully with tanned Indian skins and once you’ve mastered it, you’ll be all aglow and ready to party. The steps may appear one too many and a little daunting for makeup newbies but trust us this isn’t as difficult as it seems.   Here’s a step-by-step guide for amping up your glam. Ready. Set. Go. STEP 1 Start with clean eyes making sure there’s no makeup residue. Once you’ve cleansed your eyes, prep and moisturize with Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado . This will help reduce puffiness and prepare your eyes for the makeup to follow. STEP 2 Lightly dot concealer on your eyelids and the area around your eyes and blend well. This will cover visible veins and even out you...

If you find it hard to get over your metallic nail hues, we feel you. After all, there’s nothing like a swipe of your trusty silver nail paint to turn your night around. However, with the new season rolling in, we propose a manicure switch; who wants to wear the same color every season? Enter icy pearly hues that have been gaining popularity as a major nail trend for a while now; think dashing whites, creamy ivories, and elegant eggshells in a range of delicious textures—ranging from luminescent pearls, smart mattes and iridescent glosses for that extra edge.  Now, just because the one kinda white hue is never enough, here we have rounded up the best shades out there to add to your beauty closet ASAP. 1. Nykaa Nail Enamel Polish - Mango Slush 183 If we hadn’t seen how wallet-friendly this one is, we would have had a hard time believing it’s such a great bargain. This superior nail lacquer with light-reflecting pigments delivers intense, long-lasting color...

From that one godly shade of lipstick to your beloved bottle of shampoo, repeat-buying utter classics comes easy to all of us. And for good reason. These are babies of global powerhouses and have been our all-time favorites for years now. However, while shopping within the confines of our trusted brands is synonymous with comfort, branching out to other lesser-known but equally worthy brands have a high of its own. Just because these brands aren’t only sold online or aren’t allotted the ideal placement in a beauty store doesn’t mean their offerings aren’t banged for your buck. 1. PAC Short for Professional Artist Cosmetics, PAC is a revelation. Established in 2002 in Germany, it’s funny how makeup aficionados around the world are still discovering this makeup heaven consisting of 700+ products! From a full range of intelligently designed makeup brushes to the most exhaustive collection of false eyelashes, you’ll rarely find an out-and-out affordable brand tha...