Style it like a man!

Ladies, to rock this summer’s hottest trend, all you have to do is raid a man’s closet for pieces that you like and sort of fit you (as long as you’re not drowning in them, it’ll work). Shirts, tee-shirts, pants, jeans, shorts; feel free to pick out whatever catches your fancy. Pair these with pieces of your own to add personality and some structure to your silhouette.  

• Shirts tucked into high waisted bottoms and paired with translucent leggings are a big hit.
• Take this trend to work by pairing man pants with a round neck t-shirt and blazer.
• Although boyfriend jeans have been around for a while now they’re not going out of style anytime soon. So pair them with tees, tanks, shirts, and even tops that are not OTT

While accessorising, remember that androgyny is all about appearing more masculine. So pick shoes like brogues, oxfords and moccasins and for bags think in terms of box bags and satchels. Complete the look with a man’s watch. Apart from this it is advisable that jewellery be kept to an absolute minimum (if you can go without wearing any, even better).

So there you have it, an instant style update that doesn’t cost a thing! No wonder androgyny is getting outrageously popular world over.  

 

Wedding bells for the 2011 bride

Bridal styles that flatter you: 

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There is no dearth of choice when you go shopping for that perfect wedding outfit.

Revive My Vibe brings you styles that would best work for your body shape.

If you are Plump:

• Keep it simple ,whether its the silhoutte detailing or embellishment.Keep clear of shiney fabrics,frills and large patterns.
• Sari's in fabrics that drape and flow softly such as chiffons,georgette's,crepe are very flattering for your body shape, as are v-neck cholis.
• Don't be afraid of wearing colour,but stick to mid-tones and deeper colours
• Silhouttes like the anarkali will work very well for this body shape but make sure its a well fitted garment till the torso.
• Add contrasting lighter colours as accents with dupattas, pallas and accessories
• Dont weigh yourself down with jewellery.Scale your jewellery to your body size.

 

If you are Tall : 

• Wear seperates that divide the body instead of a staright shoulder-to-foot silhoutte
• Choose combinations of dark and light colours, and stay away from large patterns.
• Opt for detailing along horizontal lines
• Both A-line and mermaid cut lehenga's will work wonders for you, as do contrast colour cholis.
• Instead of studs,wear long dangling earings if you have a nice long or moderatly long neck.
• Flat ballerinas and mojiris are a great option for you in terms of footwear.

If you are Thin : 

• Full gathered or layered silhouettes look wonderful on you,but stay away from anything too clingy and tight.\
• Soft voluminous fabrics will add to your body's curves.
• Most colours would look good on you, but bright ones will look the best.
• Avoid very large patterns and embellishments.
• You can pick from full-circle lehengas,kalidaar kurtas and saris.
• Choose strappy footwear instead of something bulky.
• Keep your jewellery delicate and classy and also limited in number.

If you are Petite : 

• Lengthen the line of your body by dressing in one colour and avoiding strong colour contrasts in the seperates.
• Wear something thats fits well,skims the body and isnt to bulky around the waist.
• A-line lehengas, halter tops,small cholis and diaphanous dupatta's in fabrics that dont billow work well for you.
• Look for details and embellishments along vertical lines.
• Mid-tones and light colours are a good option for you.
• Wear heels but no higher than 3 inches.
• Keep your jewellery danity and elegant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the News!

We were featured on ET Now's show Brand Equity last week where they did a piece on personal shoppers. The piece has finally made it to their website and we are only too happy to share it!

Do check it out - http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/et-now/brand-equity/brandequity-shopping-gets-personal-now-in-india/videoshow/7747072.cms

TOP BEAUTY MYTHS BUSTED!

Trend report spring/summer 2011

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Trend report - spring/summer 2011

 

Tress talk

A woman’s mane is her pride and glory and rightfully so as healthy, shining, well maintained hair can enhance your look, giving your face a younger, slimmer and healthier look. In today’s day and age however, it is doubly difficult to maintain and manage a healthy mane because, while the polluted environment can wreak havoc with our hair in no time, our lifestyles do not allow us enough time to give our tresses the pampering they deserve. Keeping this in mind, we have put together a few easy tips and tricks you can easily incorporate into your hair routine and be well on your way to healthy lustrous hair that is the envy of everyone around you.

·         It is essential that you use a conditioner every time you shampoo your hair because it not only provides your hair with much needed nourishment, it also forms a forms a protective film around your hair that prevents it from getting damaged easily. Those of you with fine silky hair can opt for light conditioners whereas heavier conditioner is required for coarser hair types.

·         While shampooing your hair, concentrate on massaging the shampoo onto your scalp rather than rubbing shampoo into your hair. Doing the latter damages your hair more than it cleans it, besides the shampoo/lather that trickles down from your scalp is usually enough to get the length of your hair squeaky clean.

·         To prevent frizzy hair, rinse your hair using cold water towards the end of your shower. This will close your hair follicles sealing in the moisture and resulting in shiny hair. If you have extremely dry hair however, add a leave-in conditioner to your hair wash routine to completely rid your hair of frizz and make it manageable.

·         Never ever (we cannot stress on this enough) use any kind of conditioner or serum on your scalp. Committing this faux pas will result in greasy, grimy looking hair that sticks to your scalp. Conditioners and serums are meant to be applied on ends and lightly through the length of your hair.

·         Wet hair is more delicate and brittle than dry hair, so we advise you to use a wide tooth comb and be patient while combing out wet hair.

·         Indulge in a hot oil massage once or twice a month. While the oil will repair and condition you hair, the massage will improve blood circulation to your scalp thus resulting in healthy hair.

·         If you are using heat styling tools such as blow dryers and/or hair irons make sure to use a heat protective serum before hand to keep your hair from getting fried over time. Also, before using hair irons make sure your hair is completely dry as even the slightest moisture in your hair while ironing will result in permanently damaged hair.

·         Get haircuts/trims once every 2-3 months. This will prevent issues such as split ends and keep your hair looking healthy. Regular trimming is also said to boost the rate at which your hair grows.

We promise these tips will not add more than a couple of minutes to your routine, but will result in infinitely healthier and lustrous hair making bad hair days nothing but a vague memory!