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Beauty Tips for this ‪‪Karva Chauth

Karva Chauth is an Indian festival in which a married woman keeps a fast for her husband’s well-being and long life. Despite the stringent rules of this fast, every married Hindu woman celebrates this day with great dedication. The vast array of delicacies, gifts, mother-in-law’s love in the form of sargi, and the opportunity to dress up, make the day-long fast a smooth ride.  
 
 
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In addition to following every ritual of Karva Chauth with sincerity, women also need to ensure that their appearance is perfect from head to toe. So, if you need some tips to spruce up your look for Karva Chauth this year, check these out. </div>
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Karva Chauth is all about looking and feeling good. While the fast takes care of the latter, the former is taken care of by the right outfit. So, it is important to decide your outfit with proper accessories too. The quintessential traditional saree will work wonders for your look on this auspicious day. For women, who want to stay traditional yet modern, opt for an Indo-western outfit like a dhoti saree. </div>
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#2. Beauty regime</h2>
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It is very important to resort to beauty treatments that are tried and tested by you, that will enhance the glow of your skin. Get facials that suit your skin type, and make sure to get it done at least three days before Karva Chauth to get the glow. All other treatments, like waxing, pedicure, and manicure should be done before you go for the mehendi application or the final makeup.</div>
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#3. Experiment with care</h2>
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Cosmetic treatments, new hair colour or style, or nail art, should be tried a few days before this auspicious day. This will give you ample time for rectification in case of any goof-ups.</div>
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Some additional tips</h2>
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Here are a few more tips, apart from the ones given above, to look your best this Karva Chauth:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 30.4px; padding-bottom: 10px;">Nail art over mehendi can pep up the look of your mehendi adorned hands.</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 30.4px; padding-bottom: 10px;">Go for stylish braids, or if you are planning to knot your hair in a bun, fancy judapins can make your hairstyle look elegant. You can experiment with few side decorative matching hair pins too if you have short hair. Soft curls or waves will also look good with your attire.</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 30.4px; padding-bottom: 10px;">Ditch the maroons and reds this year, and opt for other colours that are trending presently. You can try anything from the hot picks of this season, like glacier grey, aquamarine blue, lucite green, or toasty almond.</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 30.4px; padding-bottom: 10px;">To give a dramatic look to your eyes, you can also opt for winged eyeliners to give your makeup a finishing touch.</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 30.4px; padding-bottom: 10px;">Do not miss the mangalsutra, bangles, sindoor and bindi to complete your look.</li>
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Karva Chauth is all about revelling in a good mood, and nothing makes women feel better than dressing well, especially while doing something special for their husbands. Be it clothes, jewellery or makeup, everything adds to the feel-good factor on this day. So, keep these tips in mind, and feel gorgeous like never before this Karva Chauth. </div>
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Beauty Tips for this ‪‪Karva Chauth

Karva Chauth is an Indian festival in which a married woman keeps a fast for her husband’s well-being and long life. Despite the stringent r...

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1. The Golden Rule 
 
Do: Make sure you always (and we mean always) remove your makeup before hitting the sheets. The skin needs to breathe overnight. And makeup prevents that, as leaving it on overnight clogs the pores which may cause blemishes and/or blackheads. Don’t possess a makeup remover? Just put some olive oil on a cotton pad and gently massage the oil onto your face to get rid of the makeup and dirt. 
Don’t: Forget that exfoliation is indispensable. At least once or twice a week, exfoliate your skin to remove the layers of dead skin, sure to leave you with a more healthy glow and brighter skin. You can also apply a paste of walnut in powder form with yogurt to exfoliate your skin, as the antioxidants present in walnuts help remove dirt and promote radiant skin. 
 
 
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2. Sun and Skin 
 
Do: Apply sunscreen with SPF of at least 15 that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Since a lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems, you have to protect your skin from the sun. Make sure the label reads ‘noncomedogenic’ or ‘nonacnegenic’ so that the product does not tend to block pores. 
 
Don’t: Skip the sunscreen, whether it's cloudy or cold outside (no excuses). If you’re heading to a beach or around reflective surfaces like snow or ice, lather your skin up with some more sunscreen with SPF of at least 30. 
 
 
 
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3. You are What You Eat 
 
Do: Keep a note of what you put on your plate. Eat fresh fruits, greens, sufficient protein and vitamins. A diet rich in vitamin C and low in fats and sugar promotes radiant skin. Consider a low-sugar diet, which can keep insulin levels down, allowing cells to maintain a healthy balance. 
 
 
 
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"Don’t: Eat spicy and fermented foods, salt, citrus fruits, fried food. Instead favour blander foods such as rice, oatmeal and applesauce”, advises American author and Ayurvedic physician, Vasant Lad, in The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies. 
 
 
 
4. Sweat It Out! 
 
Do: Exercise regularly. Running, jogging and yoga will give your body the necessary blood circulation, and also accelerate the cleansing process of your entire body. You will notice a glow on your face after working out. Racing against time? Just take a brisk walk around the block. 
 
Don’t: Skip skincare before and after a workout. Apply a toner to help minimize oil production before heading out. Exfoliate after, and then apply shea butter or olive oil to moisturize the skin. 
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5. Beauty Sleep 
 
Do: Try to sleep at least 8 hours every night. If you don’t get enough shut eye, your skin gets tired just like you - it sags and you get bags. So don’t risk it. You can also apply honey on your face twice or thrice a week to naturally soothe and heal your skin. 
 
“Don’t: Forget to wash and moisturize your face before going to bed”, recommends Dr. Rahul Nagar, Dermatologist, Max Hospitals. “For dry skin, use milder cleansers that are free from alcohol. Apply lots of moisturizer, and avoid hot water as it dries out the skin excessively.” 
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6. H2O to The Rescue 
 
Do: Hydrate yourself. Drink lots of water daily, at least 8 glasses if not more. Also, eats fruits and vegetables that have a high water content such as watermelon, cucumber, orange, strawberry, grapefruit and cantaloupe. Ayurvedic physician, Vasant Lad recommends to “drink water from a blue coloured bottle”, since it has a cooling effect. 
 
Don’t: Ignore rose water. It helps prevent and reduce eye puffiness in the morning, maintains pH balance and naturally hydrates your skin if you spritz it on during the day. 
 
 
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7. Goodbye Acne 
 
“Do: Wash your face with warm water, three times a day, and gently massage your face in circular motions, ensuring that the cleanser contains alpha hydroxyl acid or beta hydroxyl acid. Face packs that contain multani mitti (fuller’s earth) work really well too. After cleansing, pat dry and apply a lotion which contains benzoyl peroxide”, suggests Dr. Zaheer Ahmed, Dermatologist, Max Hospitals. Benzoyl peroxide appears to be effective due to its antibacterial actions. 
 
Don’t: Pop pimples because it can lead to more swelling, redness, and even scarring. Feel a pimple is on its way? Just clean the area with rose water, and place a chilled green tea bag for 10 minutes. Also, if you wear glasses or sunglasses, make sure you clean them frequently to keep oil from clogging the pores around your eyes and nose. 
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8. Go Back to Your Roots 
 
Do: Use Ayurvedic scrubs to nourish the skin, and help it breathe better. Luckily for you, everything you need is already in your kitchen. 2 tbsp chickpea flour, ½ tsp turmeric powder, a pinch of camphor and sandalwood with some rose water/milk/water is your perfect skincare pack. Yes, the secrets of beauty lies in ancient Ayurveda. 
 
Don’t: Neglect the basics. Make Sudarshan Kriya your beauty mantra. Yes, it’s that easy. Just breathing right could rid you of spots and pimples. Nidhi Gureja, Art of Living, says “Sudarshan Kriya is a breathing technique which incorporates specific natural rhythms of the breath that harmonize the body, mind and emotions. This helps releasing accumulated stresses, and each individual’s experience is different.” 
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9. Spa Day Everyday? 
 
Do: Have a regular skin care regimen. “For dry skin, use a fresh cherry mask. Apply the pulp of fresh cherries on your face before going to bed. Leave for 15 minutes and wash with lukewarm water”, adds American author Vasant Lad. 
 
Don’t: Forget to pamper yourself. A gentle facial massage with oils could work wonders. Depending on your skin type, choose oils from mustard, coconut, almond or Kumkadi as they are excellent nourishing agents which help to get glowing skin. Better still – switch on some soothing instrumental music. After 20 minutes, what do you have? Beautiful skin and a relaxed you. 
 
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Do: Take out time for yourself, and try to avoid stress as much as possible. Have you ever noticed that when you are stressed, you tend to break out more? This is because stress causes your body to produce cortisol and other hormones, making the skin more oily. Practice stress management techniques like breathing exercises, yoga and meditation. The more you meditate, the more you radiate. 
 
Don’t: Neglect your jawline and facial muscles. For just 5 minutes a day, perform a few facial exercises. You can jut out your lower lip in such a way that wrinkles are created on the chin, then lower your chin to your chest. Another exercise that works wonders is to look up towards the ceiling and pout. It stretches out the muscles making the skin more firm. “18 till I die”, why not? 
 
 
You’re dressed to perfection, yet you need something to complete the look. Your smile! While we spend so much time and energy on honing our bodies and looks, we forget to express our inner joy and happiness. “Keeping a smile on your face will help maintain the tone of your facial muscles and skin. People may say you look 10 years younger than you are!”, adds the Ayurvedic physician, Vasant Lad. 
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Tips to save your skin this Holi

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46442437,width-300,resizemode-4/Tips-to-save-your-skin-this-Holi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Tips to save your skin this Holi" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46442437,width-300,resizemode-4/Tips-to-save-your-skin-this-Holi.jpg" title="Tips to save your skin this Holi" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>Holi is as much about fun and frolic as it is about colours and, in turn, chemicals.  The festival can result in a dermatological nightmare if you don't take precautions to protect your skin from the harmful chemicals in the colours. You may have bought loads of organic colours, but have your neighbours and friends done so too? Organic colours are safer, but that doesn't reduce the risks. "It is advisable to use colours derived from dried flowers for a skinfriendly Holi," advises Dr Anusree Gangopadhyay , a dermatologist at a city hospital. "Inorganic colours can induce contact dermatitis -a condition that causes reddening of the skin, a burning sensation and subsequently , rashes. Some people are allergic to the chemicals used in the colours and the reactions may show up the same day or even a week later." If your skin reacts by breaking out, the quickest, albeit temporary remedy is to wash off the colour immediately and apply an ice pack to the affected area. "Calamine lotions are good and can be used for post-Holi treatment," she says.  It is also important to prepare your skin for the beating. Makeup artiste Ojas Rajani suggests application of a mixture of olive oil, Moroccan oil or castor oil on your skin and hair to keep the colours from penetrating. It also helps rinse off the colours easily . "Oil your hair well and tie it in a neat pony tail before stepping out and apply waterproof sunscreen all over. It's best to enjoy Holi sans makeup. Moisturize your lips well and apply the darkest shade of nail colour to avoid multi-coloured nails. You can also wear a funky scarf to protect the ears from powdered colours," she suggests.  To remove colours, opt for a mild cleanser instead of soap."Soap dries the skin out, while cleansers clean without stripping off the moisture. If you have sensitive skin, dip cotton balls in rose water and apply on the skin.Follow up with aloe vera gel mixed with an Avion capsule (an overthe-counter vitamin) for glowing skin!" Rajani adds.  People often make the mistake of wearing contact lenses on Holi.These lenses are semi-permeable and cannot protect your eyes.Stick to glasses or shades. Steer clear of dry colour if you have asthma or are prone to dust allergy . "Dry gulal contains irritants that can cause severe asthma attacks. Keep your inhaler handy ," Dr Gangopadhyay suggests.</div>

Tips to save your skin this Holi

Holi is as much about fun and frolic as it is about colours and, in turn, chemicals. The festival can result in a dermatological nightmare...

Save sensitive skin during Holi

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46453775,width-300,resizemode-4/Save-sensitive-skin-during-Holi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Save sensitive skin during Holi" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46453775,width-300,resizemode-4/Save-sensitive-skin-during-Holi.jpg" title="Save sensitive skin during Holi" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>If you have sensitive skin and you're wondering if Holi will make your skin worse, go for natural colours, use moisturiser in abundance and do more to protect your skin on the festival of colours, which will be celebrated on Friday.  Pankaj Chaturvedi, senior consultant dermatologist at Medlinks clinic, shares how to be cautious if you have sensitive skin:  * Apply a waterproof sunscreen on your skin to protect it from the sun.  * Buy only natural colours which are skin-friendly. The best you can do is to play Holi with flowers and homemade colours so that your skin doesn't get affected.  * Apply a thick coat of moisturiser or oil all over the body. The slipperiness of the skin prevents the dry colours from sticking to the skin and come off easily later.  * If you experience irritation in any part of the body, wash with cold water immediately. Pat dry and apply soothing calamine lotion. Do not use a face wash very often.  * If the colours don't come off easily, do not rub or scrub the face over and over. The skin becomes dry and can also peel. One can use curd to soften the body and hair.  * Homemade ubtans like Fuller's earth and sandalwood powder are helpful to rinse off the colours.  * Prepare a paste with milk and turmeric powder. The paste is good for the sensitive skin of the face. </div>

Save sensitive skin during Holi

If you have sensitive skin and you're wondering if Holi will make your skin worse, go for natural colours, use moisturiser in abundance...

Tips to play safe Holi

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-31893488,width-300,resizemode-4/Holi-jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Tips to play safe Holi" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-31893488,width-300,resizemode-4/Holi-jpg.jpg" title="Tips to play safe Holi" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>Here are some important tips Skincare tips 
1. Nothing can beat covering maximum part of your body with full sleeved clothes and trousers but the old remedy of using mustard oil/coconut oil/ olive oil/ vaseline over your entire body on the night before and the morning of Holi does wonders in removing the colours easily post Holi. 2. Herbal and natural colours like turmeric, tea leaves, henna, marigold flowers etc can be a very good choice for playing Holi as they don't harm your skin much. 3. Drink lots and lots of water as skin tends to get dehydrated with the use of chemicals so the hydration should be replenished. 4. Use of a toner before stepping out to play Holi helps to close the pores of your skin thereby reducing the absorption and the harm. 5. Another tip would be to remove Gulal with dry hands rather than using water as it spreads even more after water application. 6. A transparent nail polish can take care of your nails, never rub your skin while removing colours and a facial cleanser is a better choice instead of a soap. 7. If any irritation develops after the use of colours, wash the area with cold water and apply calamine lotion and a good moisturiser. 8. Last but not the least, a good waterproof sunscreen and a thick moisturiser is a must. Haircare tips 1. The best way is to tie your hair and reduce the damage because of colours. 2. The scalp gets dry with the chemicals in the colours and the use of coconut oil or rosemary oil prevents it and the conditioner application post Holi takes care of it completely 3. Hair should be washed with a mild shampoo and lemon juice can be added to prevent dryness and it also takes care of any infection. Don't over shampoo and try to remove all the colour in a single day. if its not going, shampoo nicely the next day.</div>

Tips to play safe Holi

Here are some important tips Skincare t ips 1. Nothing can beat covering maximum part of your body with full sleeved clothes and trousers ...

Prepare your hair for Holi

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46383092,width-300,resizemode-4/Prep-your-hair-for-Holi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Prep your hair for Holi" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46383092,width-300,resizemode-4/Prep-your-hair-for-Holi.jpg" title="Prep your hair for Holi" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>Holi - the festival of colours and love is just around the corner. Follow these simple steps from celebrity hair stylist Asgar Saboo to ensure you have a great celebration without worrying about any hair damage. Holi hair prep tips by celebrity hair stylist Asgar Saboo: Ensure you protect your hair before going out - a natural oil-based head massage will do the trick. Get the oil of your choice (coconut, castor, macadamia) and massage it all the way throughout the hair. This will help to prevent colour dye from coming into direct contact with hair and will lessen the damage. After the oil mask, wash the hair with shampoo to remove any excess oil and blow-dry. Wear a head-scarf or a hat to protect your hair from getting tangled and from coming into contact with artificial colours. Whilst playing at Holi, make sure to tie your hair. Easy and simple hairstyles like the French braid, side ponytail or a bun are practical yet fashionable too. If you have coloured or highlighted hair, you need to use a special, colour protecting shampoo for your hair. After the celebrations, wash your hair with warm water until the colour dye comes off. Then use a paraben-free shampoo and conditioner to rinse any leftover colour. Do not worry if some of the colours remain on your scalp, as it might take up to two days to fade away. Make sure you don't wash your hair twice on the same day, as it can cause it to become dry and brittle.</div>

Prepare your hair for Holi

Holi - the festival of colours and love is just around the corner. Follow these simple steps from celebrity hair stylist Asgar Saboo to ens...

2 ways to wear the crop top

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-42980467,width-300,resizemode-4/2-ways-to-wear-the-crop-top-jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="2 ways to wear the crop top" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-42980467,width-300,resizemode-4/2-ways-to-wear-the-crop-top-jpg.jpg" title="2 ways to wear the crop top" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>The crop top trend has come a long way since the Spice Girls made it popular way back in the 90s. It looks like showing some skin, is definitely in. If you want to show off that toned midriff but are worried about how to sport the crop top look, take inspiration from these two people who have managed to pull off the look with class — albeit in two completely different ensembles. Priya Anand The gorgeous Priya Anand wears the crop top with a traditional outfit. She pairs her white-and-gold top with a ruffled white skirt with a gold border. The only detailing on the top is the cut-off sleeves, which accentuates her shoulder line. Chunky jhumkas, a classy updo with a ring of mallipoo and simple gold bangles make this look a combination of class and elegance. Pradhayini Sarvothaman Pradhayani's burgundy and black striped crop top ends a little below her bust line and she pairs it up with a short skirt of the same pattern. The horizontal and vertical stripes totally work in this case, as it not only breaks the monotony but gives the outfit a new dimension. The accessories are kept simple, with a gold watch and a chunky necklace — which complete her look.</div>

2 ways to wear the crop top

The crop top trend has come a long way since the Spice Girls made it popular way back in the 90s. It looks like showing some skin, is defin...

Health hazards of high fashion

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Six-inch stilettos, over-sized heavy handbags or toothpick-tight jeans may be trendy, but have you ever thought what all health side-effects they are having on your body? Certain fashion trends can take a toll of your health if you don't take steps to correct them, reports huffingtonpost.com. * Bigger isn't always better: Is your over-sized handbag causing back pain? Heavy handbags, computer bags -- even dog carriers with a 10-pound pooch inside can cause back pain. Inside a typical handbag, you may find a phone, iPad, wallet, makeup bag, a bottle of water, book or magazine -- maybe an extra pair of shoes. They seem like little things but they add weight, up to 10 pounds, and carrying all that weight can cause shoulder and neck pain. When it comes to fashion, putting extra weight on one side of your body is one of the biggest neck and back pain causes. Any time you carry weight on one side of your body for an extended period of time, it causes your spine to curve, and that leads to back pain symptoms. So what can you do? Try to aim for symmetry. Choose a bag that you can wear diagonally across your body rather than a single-strap bag that rests on one shoulder. When you can't avoid using a single-strap bag, be conscious of changing the sides you use to carry it. * That stylish backpack you bought your child can be a pain in their neck and shoulder Let's face it, kids want to be fashionable and trendy too. In these days of iPads and laptops, online learning and e-books, it seems like a backpack would be unnecessary. But kids are still loaded down with traditional books, as well as notebooks, binders, folders and calculators. It all adds up and tips the scale in an unhealthy direction. Unfortunately, most kids are wearing backpacks that are too heavy for them. As a father of two, I'm all too familiar with the problem. A child's backpack should weigh no more than about 15 percent to 20 percent of his or her body weight. If a child starts complaining about neck, back or shoulder pain, parents should look at the backpack first. * Less is more: wallets are causing men pain Millions of men drive with their wallet in their back pocket and sit on them at their desk at work. Unfortunately, this is one of the worst things you can do for your back. Back pain and sciatica is often caused by sitting on a thick and heavy wallet that throws your pelvic balance off triggering chronic pain in your back, hips and shoulders. Eventually, you may compress the sciatic nerve -- it runs from each side of the spine down through the back of each thigh to the foot -- and cause sciatica, searing leg pain and numbness. The piriformis muscle near your glutes may also become aggravated, which can irritate the nerve and trigger lower back and sciatic pain. You're better off placing your wallet or money clip in your front pocket while sitting for a prolonged period. * Your "killer" heels may be killing much more than you think High-end fashion designers are synonymous with today's most sought after styles including sky high pumps and heels. However, the pain you feel while walking in your six-inch heels is a symptom of the potential damage stylish footwear may be causing to your body; including your back and neck. The structure of the foot is not meant to be crammed in the shoe that way. It puts the body in a very unnatural position. Try giving your feet a break with flats or running shoes in between -- especially if walking to work. * The skinny on skinny jeans Skinny jeans have become the quintessential fashion staple for many women and men especially in the fall. Unfortunately, trying to squeeze into them is more than an inconvenience. An overly tight fit could actually cause nerve damage.</div>

Health hazards of high fashion

Six-inch stilettos, over-sized heavy handbags or toothpick-tight jeans may be trendy, but have you ever thought what all health side-effe...

How to do a home manicure

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-31343993,width-300,resizemode-4/How-to-do-a-home-manicure.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="How to do a home manicure" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-31343993,width-300,resizemode-4/How-to-do-a-home-manicure.jpg" title="How to do a home manicure" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>Most of the times you don't realize that your hands are one of the most exposed and used parts of the body.  Therefore, it needs to be cared well. Even if you use the most expensive anti-ageing cream, but don't take care of your hands, they might belie your true years. So here are some easy tips to take care of your hands. -After removing your nail paint, take lukewarm water in a bowl and dip your hands. Gently exfoliate your hands and get rid of all the dead skin. -After exfoliating, dab your hands dry and apply a hand cream to give your hands a boost with moisturizer. At this point, you can cut and shape your nails as you please. -Don't forget your cuticles, and attend to them as well. There are many products available that soften the cuticles. Apply and massage the cuticles. -Once the cuticles are soft, gently push them back and remove the flakes. -Finally, apply the nail colour of your choice and flaunt the new manicured hands.</div>

How to do a home manicure

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Ready for typography fashion?

Ready for typography fashion?

Printed letters and numbers on clothes and accessories — the latest trend You might have seen retro graphics in restaurants, on record la...

How to style a long jumpsuit

How to style a long jumpsuit

Here are some do's and don'ts to keep in mind while wearing a long jumpsuit Jumpsuits are the easiest thing to wear - super comfy...

Getting the gown slit right

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-30856146,width-300,resizemode-4/Kalki-jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Getting the gown slit right" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-30856146,width-300,resizemode-4/Kalki-jpg.jpg" title="Getting the gown slit right" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>Some women love to show off their toned legs by wearing a short dress or a skirt, while few others prefer to go the peek-a-boo way. And if you are one of them, who prefer not to show too much leg, but still want to strut your stuff, then your best bet would be wearing a maxi dress with a slit. They are not only popular with Hollywood celebrities, but Bollywood beauties as well. But carrying off a slit dress is not that easy. Commit one fashion faux pas, and it might just ruin your overall look. TOI offers some tips on how to carry off this hot trend with style: 
 1. Consider your height before choosing the dress. Shorter women shouldn't pick a long slit dress as it will make them look shorter. Go for a short slit that will accentuate your overall look. Taller women can have it easy by going for long slits. 2. While your height plays a major role, the comfort factor is also something that one needs to keep in mind. Before you decide to slit wide open, remember to pick a dress with a slit that is comfortable for you to carry off. Wearing a high slit dress and trying to cover up is a no-no. So choose something that you can carry off without trying to cover up. 3. If you are blessed with a hot bod, then you can afford to go for a thigh high slit. But if you are not confident about showing off your legs, then go minimal like how Parineeti Chopra chose to reveal at an event recently. 4. Belt/hip chains make a lot of difference to your overall look. Wearing a belt not just highlights your waist, but it gives a flow to your gown. 5. A flattering dress needs the right footwear too. Choose the same colour footwear as your dress. Wearing a contrasting colour will take the limelight away from your legs. 6. Maxi dresses with slits are usually figure-hugging. Make sure you choose the right underwear. Try wearing a thong, but if you are not comfortable, then choose seamless underwear. A flattering figure and a comfortable pair of stilletoes is all you need to pull off the slit dress. But make sure you don't go over-the-top, and keep your hairdo and make-up minimal.</div>

Getting the gown slit right

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Fashion must-haves for men

Fashion must-haves for men

When it comes to shopping, most men are quite practical and matter-of-fact about it. And, while it's a known fact that most men aren...

Look good: Optical obsession

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-21424208,width-300,resizemode-4/Models.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Look good: Optical obsession" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-21424208,width-300,resizemode-4/Models.jpg" title="Look good: Optical obsession" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>Make a dizzying visual impact through op art fashion. The alluring optic print trend is an eye-grabbing expression of geometric precision, striking design and trippy illusions, says Kasmin Fernandes. It's no secret that we live in a dizzying world where the senses are constantly bombarded by cacophony. So, how does a self-respecting fashionable man or woman cut out the clatter without taking off to an ashram? By finding solace in radical attire inspired by the unconventional op art movement from the 1960s. It's a trend that is flattering on the human form, youthfully dynamic and high on impact, making it perfect for the high street and mass consumption. What it means  Op art is a visual movement that burst into pop culture in the mid 1960s, when Time magazine coined the phrase 'optical art' in 1964. It was used to describe graphics that had an illusory effect on the human eye. They appeared to be moving and breathing because of their specific mathematical composition. Op art started appearing in fashion and interior design after a famous 1965 American exhibition called The Responsive Eye. Op art in fashion  Swirling spirals, stripes and giddying checks started appearing as motifs on clothes as a way to break free from societal conventions and conservative dress codes in the 1960s. Young rebels wore optic prints to shock and make a statement. Comeback in 2013  With digital prints sweeping the fashion world, it was only natural that labels would rewind to this avant-garde visual style. Designer Marc Jacobs created a line of striped suits and evening dresses for Louis Vuitton. Others embracing this trend are Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, Versace, Givenchy and Etro. In India, Manish Arora and Krishna Mehta are churning out an array of gorgeous clothes with prints that look three dimensional. How to sport it  Optic prints have the advantage of adding drama and a sense of living, breathing movement to your ensemble, giving your frame a leaner perspective and making a statement. The prints themselves are so dramatic that you won't need to wear any coloured accessories. If you don't want to create too much of a stir on the street, look for smaller prints in neutral colours. For the confident though, this is a trend that will literally knock the competition in the eyeballs!</div>

Look good: Optical obsession

Make a dizzying visual impact through op art fashion. The alluring optic print trend is an eye-grabbing expression of geometric precision, ...

Fashion trends to look out for in 2015

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-45715619,width-300,resizemode-4/Fashion-trends-to-look-out-for-in-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Fashion trends to look out for in 2015" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-45715619,width-300,resizemode-4/Fashion-trends-to-look-out-for-in-2015.jpg" title="Fashion trends to look out for in 2015" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>If you can imagine Mother Nature as a fashion designer, what you have is a sneak peek at 2015's hottest trends Wedding wear: Bye bye, anarkali Bridal couture specialists, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla are looking forward to a shift away from the anarkali. "Much as we love the eternal elegance of that garment, in 2015, we'll be experimenting with straighter cuts and multi-panels to achieve layering and volume," says Khosla. Jani says it's time for the cancan to stage an exit. "It's been done to death, whether in anarkalis or lehengas," he complains. And expect a subdued colour palette with neutrals like beige and white ruling their collections."The ace designing team also predicts a return to classic cuts in wedding apparel, i.e., "saris, sherwanis and bandgalas will be favoured for cocktails and upper crust soirees. Saris with couture blouses are our bet for the look of the year." Prints and colours: - Crazy about prints, again Designer Monisha Jaising predicts that fashion will draw heavily from nature. "You'll see shades like the treetop, a natural, almost metallic green, gaining favour and the mineral shade of titanium will be popular as will shades like sandstone that have an intrinsic sort of rugged texture to them." Stylist and designer Surily Goel, adds, "Prints are already going crazy. I recently saw a woman wear a sari with the Facebook logo printed across its length. But, I believe we'll see a lot of Japanese-inspired prints.By that I mean, you may have the cherry blossom print but in a different colour-scheme than the traditional Japanese sense." But, where Goel sees little or no change is in the continuation of the fringe or tasselled look. Cuts and silhouettes: - Military and men for influence Designer to the stars, Nikhil Thampi picks the anti-fit, or "easy, relaxed silhouettes even in evening wear" as 2015's defining trend.Emphasising that he doesn't mean shift dresses, but rather the adoption of a more bohemian look, Thampi adds, "I also see a big military influence seeping into women's fashion in the form of khaki greens, big shoulders and pockets. And, androgynous silhouettes. You'll see a return to man-like clothes for women." Think shirt dresses, oversized tuxedo jackets like the ones Rihanna has been sport ing. "That's a trend that I think is definitely catching on." Menswear: Shorts go formal In menswear, typically, silhouettes don't change very much," says designer Varun Bahl. "Trousers may become narrower or shorter, or prints may vary, but, largely, the male client is a simpler one. In my view, the major trend in this segment will be the substitution of the man bag with the luxury backpack." Bahl also predicts a shift from black and grey suits to shades of blue such as midnight and navy, "and I think formal shorts -knee length garments stitched out of trouser fabric -will be vastly popular. And, you'll see a lot of berry tones in menswear." Bahl laughs as he adds, "Men don't really like changes as far as their clothes go, so these new trends will last for a while, but I'm glad they are happening at all.</div>

Fashion trends to look out for in 2015

If you can imagine Mother Nature as a fashion designer, what you have is a sneak peek at 2015's hottest trends Wedding wear: Bye bye, a...

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