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Monthly Archives: August 2012
SWA Wellness Mobile Spa
The streets of Mumbai being cursed by maddening jams turn to be gruesome sometimes, specially, when you step out of a spa all rejuvenated, and snail all the way back to your place.What if you get a spa in the ease of your home? Well, with SWA Wellness all you have to do is to sit back and get pampered as this premium upscale mobile spa has come up with a range of relaxing spa therapies, being offered right at your doorstep.
Merely, a month old concept it boats of a wide-ranged menu offering various treatments ranging from anti-aging to anti-stress therapies besides facials for men and women. For people who want a quick and office-friendly treatment, the spa has SWA Relexages and Expressages for their backs, necks and feet.
The USP of this mobile spa lies in the fact that it makes use of the aromatic Blue Lotus extract oils that blends the elements and serenity with exotic sensuality to detoxify and leave one with a pure, revitalized feeling.
India Bridal Week 2013
While the third season of AVIBFW 2012 will see the participation of 14 acclaimed designers with JJValaya and Tarun Tahiliani taking the lead as grand Finale and show opener. The fourth season of AVIBFW to be held in Delhi (from August 2nd to August 6th2013) will see Shantanu Nikhil as Grand finale designers.
Though the highlight will be Narendra Kumar show, since this is the first time he will be showcasing bridal collection. Being trained under JJ Valaya, Nari feels that in India Bridal sensibilities have evolved & the bride to be look for something different than the traditional wear. Whereas Nikhil was of the opinion that India Bridal Week is the place to showcase bridal wear, infact there are so many rituals attached to the wedding we should have each day devoted to showcase collections for cocktail/ sangeet/ mehndi ceremonies.
AVIBFW 2012 scheduled to take place from September 12th – 17th, 2012 at Grand Hyatt, Mumbai,would serve as a platform to promote Indian bridal couture collections and facilitate interactions between designers and the end consumer. This season promises several new initiatives to showcase designs from across the country, exchange of ideas, a networking base and a stage where artistic form of expression is celebrated.
Delighted to have the Designers/Sponsors/Venue for next season too at place, Mr. Vijay Singh, founder & Chairman of AVIBFW said ,the event would be quite opulent and well marketed through all forms of media and communications and create a right connect with the end consumer.
Backes Strauss Jubilee Watch
Backes & Strauss the oldest and the ultimate diamond watch company,launched its limited edition Diamond ‘Jubilee’ collection in association with Rose the watch bar. Limited to only 60 pieces worldwide, the exclusive timepiece was launched & showcased in India exclusively.
Set with one or two rows of diamonds surrounding the Royal purple dial base, of hand lacquered English roses, overlaid with the Royal Cypher and diamond indexes, crowned with the Roman- LX (Signifying 60) in diamonds at 12 O’Clock. A royal purple alligator skin strap complements the 18kt White Gold Case with an ardillon diamond set buckle.
Through its open sapphire back, one can see the decorated movement and the engraving
“Queen’s Diamond Jubilee” with a year from HM’s reign as the serial number (60 watches with serial numbers from 1952 – 2012), as the limited edition is born from true English heritage and history; designed, crafted and inspired for the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Chloe Peanuts Inspired Bags
The luxury French fashion house Chloe known for its minimal chic designs has gone all boisterous with its recent cartoon-themed collection of handbags.
The collection pays tribute to the characters of Charles M Schulz; the creator of American comic strip Peanuts, which ran from 1950 to 2000, making it one of the longest stories ever told by a human being.
The part of Chloe’s Pre-fall 2012 collection, the line features Peanuts themed bags in colors like yellow, white and grey with zig-zag patterns and straps. The bags are named after the characters of the comic strip; Charlie Medium Zig Zag Patch Tote and Marcie Medium Satchel with Strap.
The Trend of Facekini
It’s not necessary that every trending fashion thing makes you look chic; well, few can be hideous enough to turn you into an eyesore.
There are facekinis being sold on the beaches of China like pancakes, and women with Snow white syndrome tendencies are readily buying them. The latest sensation to hit the beaches of North East region of China – facekinis are the full face Lycra masks which cover the entire head and neck area of swimmers with holes for the eyes, nostrils and mouth.
The face masks available in a spectrum of colors are also being touted to prevent the swimmers from jellyfish stings besides few claiming it as a shark repellant.
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The Bald and Beautiful Barbie
Over the years Barbie has played many roles, ranging from astronaut to an ambassador for peace but this time the plastic beauty has gone bald, and indubitably she is looking beautiful.
The Barbie which since ages has been a symbol of plasticity and unachievable idealism with unreal figure and blonde hair goes mellow and meaningful with this new version which was created after a facebook campaign launched by the mother of a girl who went through chemotherapy in the US.
The new bald Barbie – a friend of Barbie is made to help young girls who live with hair loses due to cancer treatments or other such diseases. Also, for young girls who are having trouble coping with their mother’s hair loss from chemo. On offer will also be accessories such as bandanas, scarves and hats.
By now, Mattel, the manufacturer of Barbie has given the doll directly to hospitals but will soon be bringing it to the toy shelves.
Victoria’s Secret Sued
After relentless photoshop failures, Victoria’s Secret now fails to deliver what it is celebrated for – the good quality lingerie.
The American women’s inner wear brand is being sued by one of its previous hosiery suppliers for $ 15 million for producing cheaper knockoffs of its own products and misleading the customers.
The New York-based Zephyrs, which used to supply made-in-Italy hosiery to Victoria’s Secret claims that its designs are still used by the lingerie giant on its packaging but the product inside is different and of lower quality.
It also alleged that the products had cheaper lace trims, irregular borders, missing heel reinforcements and less durable construction. Zephyrs now seeks a recall of hosiery which include lace top fish net stockings, fish net thigh-highs with backseam and stripe thigh-high with bows besides seeking corrective advertisement.
An App to Track Kate
The Duchess of Cambridge aka Kate Middleton or the apple of the eyes of fashionistas is now all traceable when it comes to her fashion choices.
For all the admirers of her style a smartphone app, ‘Kate’s Style List’ has been launched, enabling to track her every outfit. The app which is created by former actress Helen Barclay all allows the users to exactly know what the British Royal was wearing at a particular event besides revealing the name of the designer of the piece and where one can buy it.
The app which is already a hit in US also allows users to click the Kate’s favourite pieces and create the list of their own favourites.
