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Manish Arora at Paris Fashion Week Spring 2013

The right way to eat fruits

Dress right to work

How to care for your ears

Usain Bolt "Goes for Gold" with Nissan

With our lifestyles getting more casual than ever and theline between business and casual wear blurring in manyworkplaces, it's no wonder that we sometimes find it difficult

to determine what we should wear to work. There is a fine line betweentrendy and gaudy, sleazy and cutting-edge and just plain ridiculous.Dressing inappropriately can put us in some extremely awkward situationsand preventative measures must be taken. Here are some points to ponder:- Avoid wearing ill-fittingclothes. While you might notalways be able to tell at firstglance if a certain clothing itemhas the potential to cause anunwanted surprise, test it bymoving around freely andchecking to see if it throws upany problems. Fit is everythingwhen it comes to tailored workclothes. Pants should be fitted,without traces of a panty line.Skirts, especially straight styleslike the pencil cut, should beloose enough to allow you tosit down in comfortably. Jacketsshould be fitted as well asroomy enough, and blouses shouldn't have gaps between the buttonholes.

- Avoid deodorant stains by using a clear deodorant.- When you wear white or sheer fabrics, your innerwear is bound to

show — if you don't want it to, choose the correct colour of innerwear.Ensure your brassiere strap doesn't slip off your shoulder.

- Don't wear distracting jewellery. Anything that jangles is distracting.This could mean huge hoops, chandelier earrings, an armful of bangles,big statement necklaces, or rings on every finger. Opt for studs or singlebracelets. - When it comes to handbags, avoid anything slouchy, as theylook sloppy. Choose structured styles that project an organised image. -Nails should look clean and be trimmed to a length that doesn't leave anobserver wondering how you keep from stabbing yourself. Remember,most of what constitutes a polished image is in the details: manicurednails, fitting robe, scuff-free shoes, neat hair. - All women want to appeartall, but they must opt for a heel height that they can go through the entireday in. Or else, they will just end up plain uncomfortable and with ashooting pain in some part of the body. - If you are the kind who sweatsexcessively, invest in underarm pads. Stick them on the stitching of thecuff line and they will soak up all your sweat. However, getting dressedfor the office doesn't mean leaving your personal style behind. Experimentand find out which style gives you the most polished look.

It is a very familiar sight to spot youngsters, collegians, workcommuters hooked to earphones and listening to their favoritemusic on iPods, MP3s, etc. Listening to it is okay, but a lot of

exposure to loud noise can severely damage your ears. Moreover, itcan cause permanent hearing loss in the long run. In order to keepyour hearing healthy, you shouldbe aware of how much loud soundyou can be exposed to. Inobservation of 2012's InternationalWeek of the Deaf, we give you anoise diet to protect your ears fromfuture problems.

Use earplugs : The louder thenoise and the longer you'reexposed to it, the greater the chanceof damaging your hearing. Protectyour ears with ear protectors likeearplugs or earmuffs, and get away from the noise as quickly or asoften as you can.

Invest in the best : Opt for noise cancelling headphones, or goretro with older muff-type headphones. The ear bud earphones areless effective because they tempt you to increase the volume and

hence cause more harm.Let your ears rest : Don't stay jacked in to your iPod or your

MP3 player for prolonged periods of time. Use it for some time andthen let your ears rest for a while.

Turn down the MP3 : Don't listen to your personal music playerat very high volumes, which can kick out thebackground noise.

Know what is loud : If the music isuncomfortable for you to listen to or you can'thear external sounds or your neighbor can hearyour music when you've got your headphoneson, then it's too loud. It may be cool, but it can killyour ear hair line.

Make rules : Adopt a certain rule, like listeningto the music at not more than 50% and not morethan 90 mins etc.

Treat them : Don't use cotton buds to cleanyour ears. Instead, put a drop of olive oil in each ear once a week tohelp wax exit naturally.

Use the technology effectively : If your MP3 player has a 'smartvolume' feature, use it. It will help you regulate the volume, and won'tallow you to increase the volume even if your favorite song is on.

Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man and champion Olympicsprinter, is targeting another record-breaking performanceby offering his passion and performance

instincts to the Nissan team developing a special"Bolt" version GT-R. Following his worldrecords and medal-horde at the LondonOlympiad, Bolt today signed a special deal withNissan Motor Co, Ltd, to extend his role as brandambassador for the 196-mph GT-R and to become honorary "Director ofExcitement" for the company's ambitious global marketing drive. Bolt,appearing at Nissan's world headquarters, said: "Racing is my inspiration,

and I want to help Nissan become an even more exciting brand for everyone."Toshiyuki Shiga, Chief Operating Officer, welcomed Bolt's endorsement

and deepening ties with Nissan - where he became a brand spokesmanon the eve of the London Games. "Nissan shares the spirit of

excitement that captivated worldwide audiences at theOlympics. There is no-one better qualified than UsainBolt to help us translate that spirit into great experiences,"said Shiga. In recognition of Bolt's contribution to sports

and his automotive enthusiasm, Nissan's Chief Operating Officer unveileda unique gold-painted GT-R, which will be auctioned to benefit the UsainBolt Foundation (http://usainbolt.com/foundation/). Contd. on Page 29

You love your bowl ofstrawberries andyogurt after dinner or

prefer your melon wrapped inham. But can you really havefruit any way you want to?

Is it enough to eat themfrequently, or is there a rightway to eat fruits? Isit okay to eat fruitsas dessert rightafter a meal?Nutritionist, NainiSetalvad tells uswhat the right wayto eat fruits is.

When should Ieat fruits? The best time to eatfruits is first thing in themorning after a glass of water.Eating fruits right after a meal isnot a great idea, as it may notbe digested properly. Thenutrients may not be absorbedproperly either.

You need to leave a gap ofat least 30 minutes between ameal and a fruit snack. Ideally,

one should eat fruits an hourbefore the meal or two hoursafter, if they have diabetes orany other digestive problemlike acidity. This is because,sometimes, diabetes isaccompanied with digestiveproblems.

Can I mix fruits with otherfoods? You can mix fruit withyogurt or salt as long as youdo not have any digestiveproblems like indigestion oracidity. You can also mix fruitslike pineapple, oranges, melonsor pomegranate with salads ifyou like. There is no harm inmixing berries and dry fruitswith cereals either.

RITU KUMAR BRINGS PARISART DECO TO INDIA

Art Deco, an art form that began in Paris during the1920s found its way back into the ramp via Ritu Kumarat the grand finale of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

Spring-Summer 2013. The veteran designer, who completed 45 yearsin the industry this year, readdressed it to suit the present daycontemporary design language. First, a showcase of the label RituKumar. Then, a dramatic interlude comprising a ball room dancesequence with old Hindi remix numbers playing at the backdrop,followed by the second half displaying India's fashion scene duringthe colonial rule. Fabulous line of clothing and sufficient action onstage, Ritu Kumar indeed dedicated a befitting end to the grandfinale. That's not all. She brought back her favourite models,

Noyonika Chatterjee and Simar Dugal back on the ramp.Art Deco: Vivid, bold and graphicalWith a simple yet aesthetic message in the way it is designed, artdeco indicates glamour, uniqueness and inspirational architecture.Svelte models ambled on the ramp exhibiting the mastery of RituKumar's understanding of the concept and her brilliant modern-day execution. Pigeon-print corsets worn over chiffon skirts,feather-textured tops with brocade hems, cape dresses over body-tight mini dresses, full brocade jumpsuit with striking geometricalpatterns, and zigzag printed kaftans with brocade belts were someof the outfits screaming to be noticed.

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Cont from pg. 25Bold and blazing colours like deep tones of ink blues and redsdominated the ramp.More than just an interlude!The ballroom dance sequence was a deliberate inclusion toprepare the audience for the forthcoming romance of the 1930s.The music changed to a remix version of Shammi Kapoor'sfamous song from the movie China Town, Baar Baar Dekho, andin glided four dancing couples dressed in dashing black suitsand graceful black saris. A pleasant break from the previoussober collection, the performance indeed managed to raisemoments of nostalgia in the crowd that had already started askingfor more.Vintage romance on the rampAjeeb Dastan Hai Yeh..., Babuji Dheere Chalna..., and Mera NaamChin Chin Chu... It's only natural to go back to the times we'veleft behind when we listen to songs like these. The theme of RituKumar's second collection was a walk back into the era of womenwho wore full sleeve sheer blouses with ruffled cuffs, sheergowns with flower appliques, excessive use of golden brocadeembroidery in velvet Lehengas, choker jewellery and braidedhair buns, hair brooches amidst the amorous saxophoneplaying along.

Ritu Kumar bringsParis Art Deco to India

Eat these foods forHEALTHY KIDNEYSA healthy kidney is as important as a healthy heart. A person withkidney problems will tell you how painful life can be whenone's kidneys are unfit to process dailybody waste.Issues range from difficulty in passingurine to puffiness around the eyes, feetand hands. Kidney failure is anagonizing problem; hence to maintainhealthy kidneys, we prep you withfood that can improve kidneyfunction. Here's a list of foods youmust eat for healthy kidneys.Red capsicumThis vegetable adds flavour whether itis baked, roasted, cooked or stuffed.Capsicums help to break down waste thatis in the blood, hence a prefect veggie for those suffering with kidneydisease. But make sure it is red capsicum for kidney patients.Egg whitesIf you have kidney problems, you need prote in wi th lessphosphorus. This is when egg whites come into play as thesehave healthy proteins and far less phosphorus compared toother sources of protein. Keep in mind that people with kidneyproblems should avoid egg yolks.CauliflowerThe simplest way to prepare cauliflower is to boil it and add pepperand salt.

But this flowery vegetable is an enemy for toxiccompounds in your body. The cauliflower is rich isindoles, glucosinolates and thiocyanates that bumps off

all the toxic waste in your body.CabbageCabbage forms a core ingredient for the most loved andrelished Indian-Chinese food. But this layered vegetableis a great source for phytochemicals that cut down freeradicals, which damage the body and the skin. Essentially,any fruit and vegetable that breaks down free radicals is asecret to natural glowing skin. Raw cabbage is the preferredway to consume cabbages for those going through dialysis.

FishFish dishes are popular with coastal residents, but thanks to ourwell connected roads fish is available to cities away from thecoast. It may cost more but fish has anti-inflammatory fats,

omega-3 that can reduce kidney problems. Fish it also a goodsource for proteins, have it anyway you like it - crispy, bakedor in amazing coconut curry.JuiceFruit juice or vegetable juice, both have properties to breakdown waste and f lush them out . The juices , especial lyvegetable juices have phytochemicals that are great for thoseundergoing dialysis as they help prevent kidney failure.Fruit juices, especially berries are rich in antioxidants thatavoid issues and improve kidney health. You can either havevegetable and fruits or squeeze them out for their juices.

With insane work routines, amajority of us are in a fix whenit comes to striking the rightbalance. Managing that perfectbalance between yourprofessional and personal lifeis a tough act. Here are a fewways in which you can keepyour work and personal lifeseparate.Meet new people: Do notsocialize with the people atwork, if you feel the need tobreathe easy outside. Maintaina different set of friends fromyour colleagues.Don't take work home: Try to

Strike a a work-life balancePamper yourself: Wheneveryou have had a bad day atwork, try to ward it off bytreating yourself to a spa orsalon session or a night outwith the people who make youhappy.This way, you always ensureyou have high endorphins orhappy hormones.Prioritize right: When youplan your day in the morning,try and divide your day intotwo halves, one for your workand the other for your personalneeds. Remember to prioritizeyour personal needs too.

finish all your work at officeitself. Do not carry work or its

burdens home or discuss themwith your spouse or partner.

Rich in vitamin C, lemon has many health benefits Nimbu paani, the good old humble drink has many loyal followers.In a tropical country like India, lemon is quite easily available. Lemon is also used for culinary and medicinal purpose.Squeeze a lemon in a dish of poha and then the taste changes. And there are many who simply can't have enoughof lemon chicken or lemon tarts. Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C. Lemon water makes a healthy drink, especiallywhen taken in the morning. If you like your tea without milk, then you can add a little bit of lemon and honey in yourtea. It is really soothing. Daily consumption of lemon water has a number of health benefits.Good for stomach: Lemon is really helpful when it comes to digestion problems. Due to the digestive qualities oflemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. Traditionally grandmomsalways recommended a glass of lemon juice when somebody suffered from fever or stomach upset.Glowing skin: Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related toskin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that rejuvenates skin and results in a glowing skin. Lemon alsoacts as an anti-aging remedy. Lose the flab: In India, many people drink lemon water with a dash of honeyearly in the morning to lose weight. Cures throat infections: Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids infighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat as it has an antibacterial property. Controlshigh blood pressure: Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem owing to its highpotassium content. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation tomind and body.

LEMONSqueeze the health benefits of a

Say goodbye toBAD HAIR DAYS

Here are a few tips to combat a bad hair day. You ask any girlabout her worst nightmare, and she will reply, 'waking up withbad hair'. Every woman faces this predicament at least once intwo weeks. Curly hair can go frizzy, straight hair can go limp andwavy hair can go either way. The situation becomes out of controlespecially during summer when heat and humidity rip the hairoff its moisture content, leaving it hard to tame. Chlorine andsalt content in the water and bedheads are other factors thatworsen the situation.Beauty experts also blame product residual for this state of hair."After using a variety of products on your hair, it tends to weighhair down, imparting a different texture to it, and thus making ittough for you to style it," says Lakshmi Nanda, a beauty expert.To keep bad hair day at bay, it is important to cleanse the productresidue, at least once a week. "Use a detoxifying hair productthat is not high or does not have any alcohol content in it as thiscan make hair dry," says Seema Kumar, a hairstylistYou can also follow these simple steps to tame your mane...- Use shampoos and conditioners according to your hair type(Don't shampoo every day. Wash hair twice a week)- Use a dry shampoo that can absorb oil to clean hair withoutwater. This can add volume to your hair- Trim hair every six to eight weeks- Rub dryer sheet or hand cream to prevent hair from stickingtogether- Pull back your hair and wear a headband or tie a high ponytail- A scarf or a wig can also temporarily solve the issue

Burn more calories in less timeFollow these gym tricks to help you cut down on the minutes without compromising on results

Are you struggling to find time to accommodate a good workout in your busy schedule? Hereare six effective time-saver techniques that will help you burn more calories in a short span, and

show you the same results as it would in an hour-long regime.Cardio on the wayIf you live close enough, walk or jog to the gym to get in the cardio mode on the way, or park your

car a few kilometres from the gym. Increase the distance every couple of weeks. This will increase thedifficulty as your conditioning improves. The time shouldn't increase much, but the speed at whichyou run, should.

Pan your drillBe it for work or workout, planning ahead always saves you time. If you exercise in the morning,

the key is to plan your workout the previous night. But try and vary your scehdule. For instance, youcould start with warm-up exercises, followed by a 15-minute walk on the treadmill or elliptical trainer,and then move on to practising weights. You could also mix cardio with weights. Experts recommendthat you start with a few minutes of warm-up on a stationary bike or treadmill. Stop and perform setsof lunges or squats and ab curls. Hop back on the treadmill for a two-minute cardio interval (or anintense oneminute interval) and continue alternating cardio and weights until you've completed a full-body weight workout.

Jump your way upResearch shows, plyometric exercises, such as jumping rope or jumping jacks, are a good way to

burn more calories in a short span. This form of exercise also involves working type 2 muscle fibres,which tend to grow and also help you tone faster. Use foot contacts to determine quantity — so everytime your foot (feet) lands on the ground. Start with 25 foot contacts and gradually work your way up.

Raise the pathSo also, upping the incline on the treadmill, even just a little bit, helps cut the flab quickly. When

you brisk walk (four miles per hour) for 30 minutes at no incline, youburn 145 calories. If you raise the incline from zero to five per cent, you'llburn 244 calories within the same time; raise it to 10 per cent and burneven more than 343. But don't incline that high, or else you'll hang offthe machine, and strain your back.

Juggle stuff aroundYou could also put your daily multitasking skills to use. Fitness

experts don't see the need to come to a stop in-between workouts. Theyfeel, it is better to use that time to work a different muscle group instead.For instance, if you're performing a set of chest presses on a fitness ball,put the dumbbells down, stay put on the ball and immediately follow upwith a set of crunches to keep your heart rate up. This increases yourmetabolism and keeps the intensity high so you don't have to do asmany sets, as you had set out to do.

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Jaya Misra's bright and

Grand, elite and fit for divas —that was designer Jaya Misra'sBridal Fall Winter couture in anutshell.And what better way toshowcase the collection thanhaving Bollywood hottie JiahKhan all decked-up in thedesigner's garments from thehouse of Lustrouz. Rich andclassical, her collection speltabsolute elegance and poise asthe dusky actor got draped inthe designer's embellished greyand red ombre sari. Said Jaya, "Ihave always conceptualized mydesigns to recreate traditionalIndian opulence, lending it a

contemporary feel. I try toconnect the east and west in aunique bohemian manner,coupled with subtle sensitivity."Jaya's collection will soon beshowcased at one of India'smost stylish wedding fashionextravaganzas to be held in Delhifrom October 21-23. Enthrallingdesigns, artistic themes, ethnicmotifs and the fusion of Westernand Indian techniques find theirway into her collection that has aunique identity, transcending itsorigin as well as highlighting theheritage with the finest materials,weaves, jewels, Swarovskiembellishments and so on.

grand bridal collection

WELCOME TO NAMRATAJoshipura's land of BatmanWho would have imagined that the city of Gotham, home to

the urban legend Batman, would be interpreted in designerNamrata Joshipura's spring-summer 2013 line for Wills

Lifestyle India Fashion Week here at New Delhi's Pragati Maidan.The ramp for the evening was a wire mesh through which cat woman,made to look like Anne Hathaway from the latest Batman movie,strutted down in narrow pants, leather tops over shorts, and rockjacket dresses to fast paced music.

Summer Essentials: JewelryJust like all the other

specialty of the summerseason, summer jewellery

trends are also an importantpart of the summer essentials.Different seasons and differentoccasions lead to differenttrends for everything. Samecan be said for the summerjewellery trends. Summer jewellery has its ownunique charm which attractseveryone in one way oranother whether its rings,bangles, necklace or wristwatches; everyone wants theirsummer jewellery to stand outamong the crowd. In this articleI will be telling you all aboutthe summer essentialsjewellery and the summerjewellery trends so that youcan keep with the fashionaddicts and show off yourtrendy summer jewellery toeveryone and enjoyyourselves.

Summer EssentialsJewellery – Latest Trends

I am going to mention afew of the latest summerjewellery trends which now inthis summer but one tip Iusually mention every time thateveryone enjoys keeping withfashion but it also dependsupon your choice.

As long as you feel goodabout something whether isthe dress, makeup or summerjewellery, just go for it. Let usstart on those summerjewellery trends:

1. Wooden NecklacesWhen talking about

summer jewellery, woodennecklaces are in this season.The best part about woodennecklaces is that they are verylight compared to those heavyjewellery pieces which getoften irritating while wearingthem. You can choose fromany color whether its bright,light or earthy color, it will lookgood on you.

2. Blue JewelleryBlue is the color to go for

as this is the color of this

summer for the summerjewellery. Blue and all itsshades are in this summer andyou can compliment it withKhaki, beige or yellow as thesecolors will give a contrast.

3. Floral JewelleryAnother type of summer

jewellery which is in trend thissummer is floral jewellery andyou will see a lot of peoplewearing floral jewellery inspiredfrom full floral arrangements topetals of the beautiful.

When wearing a floral ring,necklace or bracelet color ormaterial of the jewellery doesnot matter. Just have funmatching your floral jewellerypieces with your trendy look.

4. Oversized BanglesBig bangles are also pretty

famous in this year’s summerfashion trend.

Colorful and oversizedbangles are catching the eye ofevery woman out there.Bangles designed in brightcolors usually look moreattractive.

5. Coral JewelleryCoral jewellery is another

type of summer jewellery whichis in this season. Bright redcoral jewellery looks ratherattractive as coral is naturallyfound in red and pink colors.Not just red but all of the brightones look like a charm.

6. Rose GoldRose gold is also in and

happening in the summerjewellery trends this year and itis attracting both men andwomen. Rings, bangles,bracelets or wrist watches alllook great.

So these were a fewsummer jewellery trendshappening around thissummer. Go out and startshopping for your favorites.But a little tip for you all is thatwhile buying summer jewelleryavoid those metal piecesbecause if you expose yourselftoo much to the sun the metalpieces will heat up which willresult in burning your skin.

Well, before you begin to contemplate, what is spring-summer aboutBatman or the city of Gotham, the designer introduces a beautifullineup of floral-printed peplum tops, dresses and front-open jackets.Though the colours and the prints are kept largely monochrome. ABatman fan herself, Namrata interpreted her women on the lines ofthe smart, sassy characters that inhabit Gotham city, and how theyhave several layers to them.Theme: Explaining the theme, she said, "Our girl is one of thedenizens of this vibrant and dangerous city where the attitudes arehard, threats lurk around the corner, and partying is a blood sport.This season the Joshipura girl is groomed, glam and sophisticated.Her mood is smart and she doesn't suffer fools well. Severity,sophistication and austerity are in the air for her."Collection and detailing: The designer gets full marks for presentationas she recreated this fictional city through her designs by walkingher girls in pretty lapel dresses, tulle t-shirt with shorts, jumpsuits,the very interesting Arkham pattern laser cut skirts, shirts with longempire state skirt and a whole array of skirts and tunics. Thoughpsychedelia was a sort of common thread to many designers at thisedition of the fashion week, Namrata stood out for her vividinterpretation and staying true to the flavour of the season despitethe theme. It was a curious transition all the way from monochromesof black and white to brighter colours as the silhouettes changedfrom sharp-edged to soft and feminine with handmade floral printsin summer colours.We simply loved the guava t-shirt with long ivory empire state skirtex Miss India and model Kanishtha Dhankhar wore, apart from modelSania's sharp clementine dress, and Arshia's ivory top with Arkhampattern laser cut skirt. Truly, Namrata dared to try something different,and can be said, largely succeeded.Fabric: The designer used a lot of sheer georgette, organza andtulle, and brought about the desired sheer and opaque effect throughembellishments, embroideries and Arkham pattern laser cuts.Colours: The colours and prints were monochrome and sharpclementine, guava green and hot pink to add a pop glam to thecolour palette.Front row: Designers Rohit Gandhi, Rahul Khanna, Rohit Bal andVarun Bahl were seen cheering loudly for Namrata particularly whenshe took her bow. Prospective buyers and Delhi's page 3 circle toowere present in full force.

WEAR A PETER PAN COLLAR TO WORKFashion experts suggest

that comfortable fits insubtle colours, a bit of

detailing, topped with minimalmake-up, can do wonders toyour work attire.

"Summer is a season whenyou prefer loose fitting clothesover slim-fits to remain fresh andcomfortable throughout officehours. So try monochromaticshirts or the shirtdress indifferent prints or in singletones," designer Mmonika Arorasaid. "A shirtdress is more of atraditional dress with a bit of twistand fusion in its design and cut.With a belt along the waistline,this dress gives a slim and smartlook to your personality," shesaid. The designer says womenshould lay emphasis onaccentuating their best bodyfeature while selecting corporatewear. "Choose an outfit thataccentuates your best featuresand commands attention. Make

sure that it's not over-the-top.You want to look classy, notflashy. And, remember, dressesare the definition of femininity,"said Arora.

For designer Vandy Mehra,who specialises in corporatewear, the detailing -- minimalembroidery and metallic elements- adds spark to the entirecorporate look.

"The detailing is what makesthe ensemble glamorous and oneneeds to focus on that. It's allabout comfortable, yet sharpdressing for the corporate lookthis spring-summer," said Mehra,who runs a label called SBJ.

"Women should also opt forfolded cropped trousers with awhite-coloured front bow shirt.A flower print Peter Pan collar

shirt is a wardrobe staple thisseason."

Laying your hands on theright colour and fabric alsoneeds attention for office wear,says designer Kapil Arora oflabel Kapil and Mmonika.

"Keep in mind your skintone while selecting the rightcolour. If you have fair skin, don'tpick colours that make you lookeither more pale or white.

"Pastel colours like lightgreen, light purple, yellow andmustard work best in summers.Fabrics like cotton and linen aremust have, but for corporatewear, it is better to opt for a blendof linen or wrinkle-free fabric,"said Kapil.

Clothes apart, jewellery alsoplays a pivotal role whiledressing up for office. Accordingto jewellery designer ChetnaNanda, subtle and chicaccessories work best in acorporate environment.

Hair Dryer Disadvantage

Hair dryers can beextremely dangerous ifyou use them in excess.

Excess of everything is harmfulis just proverb best fitted on hairdryers. Hair dryers if used dailycan take out your hair’s naturalshin, strength and moisture. Thiscause to the problem of rotten,mingle up and split ends problems.You better know the prices of hairrecovery products which includes hair oil to conditioneraccessories. If your hair goes bad you have to spend equalamount of bugs on recovery products as that of thoseexpensive hair dryer. Do you know that some hair dryers havethe blows equal to 676 jet engines? Constant use can makeyour ear function affected. Since that power of blow very closeto you ear and daily can make you hear less and off course thatis more embarrassing then wet hair. (Contd. on page 28)

KEEP THE SKIRT SHORTThe length of skir ts have al-ways been an indicator ofeconomic downturn but the'Hemline Index' is bringinggood news. Shor ter skir tsshow happier t imes andcelebs are going mini andfrilly.- If you are young or have a goodphysique, then mini skirts are quiteflattering.- Kilts, wraps and pleatedskir ts are great for womenwho have age on their side.- A flowing, pleated mini isperfect for summer.- A high-waisted mini worksgreat if you are tall and slim.- Leggings are apt accessories for shor t skir ts. Of course, itdepends on the occasion.- Don't wear trainers, clogs or heavy shoes with shor t skir ts.- Footwear like flats, knee-length boots and stilettos areright for this outfit.

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2013 Acura ZDX Luxury CrossoverTo Get Numerous Enhancements in its

Final Model Year

The innovative and stylishAcura ZDX crossovervehicle, introduced in 2009,

will receive numerous styling andtechnology enhancements for the2013 model year, which will be thefinal year on the market for ZDX asthe Acura brand sharpens its focuson new models and core products,the company announced today. The2013 ZDX will receive several newfeatures, including a redesignedfront grille, front and rear parkingsensors, power folding side mirrorsand safety features such as ForwardCollision Warning (FCW) and LaneDeparture Warning (LDW). The 2013Acura ZDX will go on sale October19, 2012, with a manufacturer'ssuggested retail price (MSRP)starting at $50,920*."People shopping for a luxurycrossover vehicle will find theAcura ZDX an even moreattractive product," said JeffConrad, vice president and generalmanager of the Acura Division."Moving forward, we will continueto advance the Acura lineup witha focus on new core models, likethe recently redesigned RDX andthe upcoming all-new RLXflagship sedan, that provide theideal balance of performance andfuel efficiency that is right for eachproduct and a driving experiencethat is dynamic and emotional."The ZDX is built in the sameAlliston, Ontario plant as theAcura MDX, which shares theplatform with ZDX. As a result,ZDX production will bediscontinued in conjunction withthe transfer of the popular MDXto the company's Lincoln,Alabama plant in early 2013 (aspreviously announced).For 2013, the Acura ZDX will be

sold as a single, valued-addedpackage offering clients greatervalue on a luxury scale. Robustfeatures now standard on the2013 ZDX include the 435-wattAcura/ELS Surround® 10-speaker audio system with 15 GBhard disk drive (HDD) memory,Acura Navigation System withVoice Recognition™, 8-inch high-resolution VGA display, multi-viewrear view camera, Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink® wirelesstelephone interface, ventilatedand heated front seats withperforated premium Milano leatherseating surfaces, Keyless AccessSystem (with Smart Entry andpushbutton ignition) and dual-zone automatic climate controlsystem. The ZDX will receiveseveral new exterior features for2013, such as a redesigned frontgrille, front and rear bumpers withintegrated parking sensors, power-folding auto-dimming side mirrorsand a dark accent on the wheelsfor a sportier finish. The interiorreceives a new trim finish on thecenter console and a high contrastinterior option. Forward CollisionWarning (FCW) and LaneDeparture Warning (LDW) aretwo new safety features for the

2013 ZDX. The Forward CollisionWarning (FCW) system can detectvehicles ahead of the ZDX. If theFCW system determines that acollision is possible with adetected vehicle, it provides thedriver with visual and audio alertsto encourage avoidance actions.Lane Departure Warning (LDW)uses a camera mounted betweenthe windshield and the rear-viewmirror to detect lane lines on theroad. If the driver begins to driftout of a detected lane without usingthe turn indicator, the system willprovide the driver with visual andaudible alerts. The 2013 ZDX isequipped with an all-aluminum 3.7-liter V-6 engine that develops 300horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque.Performance is further enhanced bythe ZDX's Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission that isdesigned to satisfy the mostdiscerning enthusiast drivers. The2013 ZDX EPA city/highway/combined fuel mileage is rated at 16/23/19 mpg**. For customers seekinga great balance of utility andperformance Acura will continue tooffer vehicles in the luxury crossoverspace with the 5-passenger RDX andthe TSX Sport Wagon. Acura alsowill continue to provide ZDX

customers with a high-level of serviceand parts support throughout the lifeof their vehicles. U.S. sales of Acuramodels increased 43.5 percent inSeptember and rose nearly 30 percentto 115,773 units for the first nine-months of 2012, the Acura brand'sbest nine-month sales results since2008. The Acura TL sedan, along withthe MDX, RDX and TSX SportWagon crossover vehicles, have eachposted double-digit gains for the yearto date, including an 85.7-percent risein sales of the redesigned RDX and a25.2-percent gain for the TSX SportWagon. The all-new Acura ILXcontinues to gain momentum, postingits fifth consecutive monthly increaseon September sales of 1,737 units.Acura will debut its all-new 2014Acura RLX luxury sedan onNovember 28, 2012, at the LosAngeles International Auto Show.The new Acura flagship sedan willemploy an array of newtechnologies unique to Acura,including the Precision All WheelSteer™ system, the next-generation AcuraLink®Communication System, and theall-new Jewel Eye™ LEDheadlamps to deliver an entirelynew level of performance,sophistication and comfort.

It was quite a unique showthat we were a witness to onthe afternoon of Day 3 at

Wills Lifestyle India FashionWeek Spring/Summer '13 withAlpana & Neeraj and ArjunSaluja as the runway designers.While the arctic region with allits ice-cold harshness translatedin snowflakes designs in AlpanaNeeraj's clothing range; we sawdesigner Arjun Saluja find hismuse in Man Booker nomineeJeet Thayil's novel Narcopolis.An amalgamation of literatureand geography on the ramp wasa delight for some while hintingon the obscure for many. Intensethemes and conceptualisationwhen replicated in garmentseither generate rounds ofapplause, else extract a lukewarmresponse. In this case, it wasmixed.Alpana & Neeraj present 'frozen'spring/summer collectionIn an audacious attempt torecreate the cold Arctic winter,designers Alpana and Neerajbased their entire collection onwhites (being true to the pristineice whites), blues of the lakes,blacks of the clouds and reds ofthe crimson skies. A variety oftunics, skirts, tops and gownsstructured with lace and tullesoccasionally came accessorisedwith trims resembling frozentwigs on strategic places on thegarments. The microscopicpatterns of ice have beenmoulded with a sense of angularsharpness that keeps remindingthe spectators about the ruggedcharacter of icebergs andlandscapes. Elaborating on thetechnique and style, designerduo Alpana and Neeraj said,"The three-dimensionalgeometric patterns accentuatedwith ice embroidery on shoulders

Of icebergs, sculptures,androgyny and more at WIFW

convey strength, power andresilience. We have always hada penchant for sculpted piecesand with this collection we divedinto the world of the unexplored,"added Alpana. Some of the fish-cut and mermaid-like silhouettesnoticed in the show as kohl-eyedmodels dashed down the runwaywere actually inspired by whalesand penguins. Bejewelled jacketswith ornate designs on the arms,tunics doubling as gowns,protruding waistlines, zippeddresses, net blouses tied inbuckles, high-collared and oftenfull-covered necks added an extrazing to the outfits.Narcopolis' Dimple is ArjunSaluja's muse Seems the fashionfraternity is not behind when itcomes to being 'literary' inclothes and that's what designerArjun Saluja wanted to provethrough his latest range. Hiscollection is not for men orwomen but for people withshades of both masculinity and

femininity inside them. Called'Rishta', the Summer-Springwardrobe was about developinga relationship of equalitybetween man and woman, evenif it meant exploring the samethrough articles of clothing. Theidentity of the 'ardhanareshwar'and the sense of completenesswithin is what Arjun is trying toderive the aestheticism from. TheIslamic architectural motifs in thesilhouettes that seamlesslychange from a 'Hakama' saree toa 'Pathan' suit also representsauthor Jeet Thayil's protagonist,Dimple's journey as a eunuch in1970s Bombay. Explaining moreabout the collection Arjun Salujasaid, "It is the purity of the soulof the 'hijra' in Jeet's novel that Iwished to put across in mydesigns. Only people who areconfident with their identity andpersonality would be able tocarry off my creations," addedthe designer.Colours, fabrics and designs:

The story of struggle andstrength, truth and dreams,reality and escape, destructionand liberation is narratedthrough the well-defined colourpalette in white, black, nude, red,grey and cobalt. Natural fabrics,cotton, organza and silk areArjun's canvases to stitchingprofound designs on. There areno prescribed rules of fashionthat Arjun agrees to adhere to inhis collection; bush shirts pairedwith dhotis, lehenga pants wornby men, skirts ending in loosetrousers, shapeless kaftans,Nehru-like full-length jacketswith thigh-high slits, harems andjumpsuits often resemblingrapper-ons are some of theprominent outfits that do notqualify to strictly fall in either menor women's category. Therecurring theme of the'androgyny' therefore getsjustified with every garmentmaking its way to the runway inArjun's show.

London Fashion Week SpringSummer 2013 Highlights

London Fashion Week came to aclose on the 18th September withAshish presenting his school

uniform and sequins inspired collectionand Mulberry’s leather clad modelssashaying down the runway at theSomerset House.MulberryMulberry’s creative director Emma Hill

cites Englishc o u n t r ygarden in theseventies asinspiration forthe brand’sS p r i n gSummer 2013c o l l e c t i o n .There weresoft leathertrousers andskirts that came in tan, white and black.The colour palette was light peach, mintgreen and other pastel shades reflectingthe colours of the English garden.Burberry ProrsumIn contrast to Mulberry’s English Gardeninspired colour palette, Burberry’s wasa mix of metallic blue, green and berryhues. There were capes, trench coats

and dresses in leather and silk and matching shoes and handbagsin neon shades.

Eye Brow ShapingEnhances Your Beauty

Learning how to select the right eyebrow shaping is essential,because you can unquestionably enhance your facialbeauty that way. Eyebrow shaping needs to be properly

completed in order to increase the evenness in your face.• Perfectly Shaped EyebrowsThe symmetry of the eyebrow is correct when the beginning

of the brow is evened up with the center of the nostril and thearch lessensover the backthird of the eye.If your eyes areclose, make thea p e r t u r ebetween thebrows spacious.If your eyes arefar away, don’twax the originline of the browtoo much sothat they arecloser together.The more it’salike, the more itenhances the beauty of the eyebrow.

• Find Your Facial ShapeThe most considerable thing you need to know about

eyebrow shaping is your overall facial shape. If you have an egg-shaped face, high brows are perfect, while the long faces need offlatter brows. Oval faces can grasp just about anything at all,while round brows are perfect for heart shaped faces.

• Take up Your ColoringThe color of your skin, eyes, and hair all play a piece in

picking the appropriate eyebrow shape. The color of youreyebrows themselves is essential, as well. For Instance, if youhave extremely light brows, some shapes and styles will perfectlybetter than other individuals. You may also need to go with aheavier brow. If, though, your brows are very thick, rather thinnermight work best.

Tips To Tame Your Eye BrowsNot many women have been gifted with that excellent

eyebrow shaping, so most of them have to resort to many otherprocesses to attain the favorite shape. Here are some simpleinstructions for your brows: Sprinkle little spray on your eyebrowsand comb them using your toothbrush to keep the beauty ofeyebrow flawless. Eyebrow shaping up make you look annoyed,so be cautious not to take off too much at the outside browcorners. If your eyebrow shaping is light, use a newly sharpenedeyebrow pencil to fill in the areas with light and fast strokes. Toenhance the beauty of eyebrow, you can brush your brows witha brow brush dunked in eyebrow powder in up and outwardstrokes. It is essential to use the correct shade to enhance thebeauty of the eyebrow. For women can use golden shades whiledark women can use gray shades. While eyebrow shaping, if youhave finished tweezed certain area, try to fill the spot usingeyebrow shadow, by applying in the hair growth direction. Beautyof eyebrow enhances with shadow as it gives the more ordinarylook than an eyebrow outline pencil.

(Contd. from page 27 )Hair dryers are having extremely high temperatures if not handledwith care and mess up with temperature handler can make your faceand head burn. The marks of burn are then very difficult to go.

In the same hair dryer are usually used in the bathrooms. Theirplugs used to be leave on the sockets and they are being monitoredby on and off buttons usually. This approach is really harmful sinceyour kids can handle the hair dryer in very wrong way which surelywill cause damage to them. Hair dryer should be used in the bedroomand their cord should be plug out after use. After having known toall possible hazards of hair dryers if you want to buy some goodbranded hair dryers in Pakistan then here is its fine list.

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Nissan Announces U.S. Pricingfor All-New 2013 PathfinderNissan announced a startingprice of $28,270 for the totallyredesigned 2013 NissanPathfinder SUV, which goes onsale at U.S. Nissan dealersnationwide in late October. Thelatest iteration of Nissan'spopular family adventure-readySUV is designed to reset thestandard for the segment with anunprecedented level of premiumstyle, comfort, fuel economy andthoughtful technology.As one of Nissan's foundationalvehicles in popularity, sales andsegment leadership for more thana quarter century, the 2013Pathfinder's combination of next-gen SUV design and smarttechnology brings a freshapproach to the SUV segment -just as the original Pathfinder didback in 1986. Making the switchfrom body-on-frame to unibodyconstruction, the newestgeneration remains familyadventure ready with the higheststandard towing rating in itsclass** (5,000-lb.), while alsooffering best-in-class passengervolume** and best-in-class 26mpg* - an increase in fueleconomy of over 30percent***** versus the

previous generation Pathfinder.Fuel economy is rated at 26 mpgHighway / 20 mpg City and 22mpg Combined for the 2WDmodel and 25 mpg Highway / 19mpg City and 21 mpg Combinedfor the 4WD model.The all-new Pathfinder alsofeatures the EZ Flex SeatingSystem™ with LATCH ANDGLIDE™, an industry first 2ndrow tip-up seat which allowseasy 3rd row access with a childsafety seat still installed, alongwith Nissan's Easy Fill Tire Alertand segment-first availability ofthe Around View® Monitor.All 2013 Pathfinders comeequipped with an advanced 260-

horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6engine matched with a next-generation Xtronic CVT®(Continuously VariableTransmission). It is also the onlyvehicle in its class** withselectable 2WD, Auto or 4WDLock modes from the availableintuitive ALL-MODE 4x4-isystem. Quiet, comfortable rideand handling are provided by anindependent strut front/multi-link rear design, with hydraulicelectric power-assisted steeringstandard. Also standard are 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, withunique 20-inch aluminum-alloywheels offered with the Platinummodel. The all-new interior

design features comfortableseating for seven and premiumseating materials in all three rows,including available leather-appointed seating. The newAdvanced Drive-Assist™Display, located in the center ofthe instrument display betweenthe tachometer and speedometer,features a 4.0-inch color displaythat uses natural-looking 3D-effect graphics. An available 8.0-inch touch-screen monitorprovides intuitive interactionand control of the NissanNavigation System, along with avariety of driver-selectablevehicle systems and settings.A range of available amenities arealso offered, including leather-appointed seating, heated andcooled front seats, heated rearseats, heated steering wheel,programmable Nissan IntelligentKey®, Bluetooth® Hands-freePhone System, 13-speakerBose® Premium Audio system,SiriusXM Satellite Radio(SiriusXM subscriptionrequired, sold separately), Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control,RearView Monitor, remote enginestart, tri-zone entertainment systemand Dual Panorama Moonroof.

Contd. from Pg.25Proceeds from the online auction, details which will beannounced later in October, will help the foundation's workcreating educational and cultural opportunities for children andyoung people in the Olympic Champion's home country ofJamaica.The one-off GT-R, to be auctioned on the eBay online auctionplatform, will be embossed with Bolt's signature and bespokeinterior fittings finished in real gold.News of the deepening Nissan relationship coincides with Bolt'spledge to defend his titles at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Riode Janeiro. As part of Bolt's partnership with Nissan, the sprintertoday test-drove various GT-R models at the car company'sproving ground near Oppama, Japan, where his reaction times,acceleration and other handling capabilities will be used indeveloping a special "Bolt GT-R" for his personal use.Additionally, Bolt will start work with Nissan product specialistson a limited-edition version which can be ordered in marketswhere GT-R is available. Details of this project will be announcedat a later stage. Bolt, who was collected from Tokyo's NaritaAirport in a GT-R driven by F1 racer Mark Webber, is expectedto contribute further to Nissan's "WHAT IF_" global brandcampaign. The campaign, featuring Nissan's iconic productsand breakthrough technologies in billboards at airports aroundthe world, forms part of the company's Power 88 mid-termbusiness plan - aimed at capturing 8 per cent market share and8 per cent operating margins.To continue building brand momentum at Nissan, TVcommercials featuring the Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, called"What if you could drive the future, today?", will also be airedvia six major international TV networks starting in October 2012.Earlier this year, Interbrand reported Nissan's rise in its latestreport of the world's Top 100 brands: ‘2012 Best Global Brands'. Inthe ranking, Nissan rose 13 places on the prior-year report to rank73rd in global brand value.

Usain Bolt "Goes forGold" with Nissan

2013 SRX DELIVERS HOMETHEATRE-LIKE TECH

The refreshed 2013 CadillacSRX will offer anentertainment package

featuring a Blu-Ray DVD player thatextends Cadillac’s signature CUEsystem for connectivity to the rearseats along with a redesigned kid-tested gaming-style remote controlthat allows each of the 8” flip-up rearscreens to play unique media. WithCUE, users can pair of up to 10Bluetooth-enabled devices at once,including mobile phones, SD cards,USBs, and MP3 players. For the first

time, rear-seat passengers canconnect to and manage their ownmusic players and playlists. A specialconnector cable sold separatelyallows watching movies stored inmedia players. The addition of Blu-Ray allows families the same videoquality on the road as they’reaccustomed to at home. Front-seatpassengers will be able to watchvideos via the 8” touchscreen CUEdisplay on the center-stack while thevehicle is in park. With audio playingthroughout the vehicle’s speakers,

the SRX becomes a home-theatre onwheels. A dual-play capabilityfeature allows one user to play avideo game on one monitor whileanother user watches a movie orlistens to the radio on the other.“Having multiple media connectivityoptions really gives owners flexibilitywith entertainment, especiallyfamilies,” said Charlene Goike, rearseat entertainment lead engineer.“One can easily pop in theircamera’s SD cards on the wayhome from their kid’s sports gamesto let the young ones instantlyrelive the action.” The rear-seatentertainment package also getsan all-new cordless remote control,designed for familiarity and easeof use. Shaped like a video gameremote control, it mimics thelayout of buttons to help youngusers access their favorite mediamore easily. A quick-referencesheet will also be provided sousers know what each button onthe remote will do. “We actuallyinvited a group of kids to testand interact with the new rear-seat entertainment features,”said Shannon Chiarcos, humanfactors engineer responsible forgathering consumer feedback onentertainment options in thevehicle. “The data we collectedallowed us to go back and makeseveral adjustments to thesystem, including simplifying theremote control so that kids coulduse it without the help of an adult.”The SRX gets a pair of updatedwireless headphones designed to fitmore comfortably than previousversions as well as the ability totoggle between what is being playedon either back-seat monitor. Userscan also adjust volume directly onthe headphones themselves.

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