MakeOvers

Do you really believe that all the Bollywood Divas have a prettier face or a lovelier skin than you do? We won't take any names, but ladies, believe it or not - this is not true! The only advantage that the celebrities have in terms of beauty and looks is that they have the money to afford personal trainers, groomers and stylists. Their flawless skin and perfect hair are the result of hours of hardwork put in by make up and hair specialists. When it comes to applying make up, it is not only about blending colors and creams into your skin. What matters more, is HOW you apply your make up.

“Customer is the King”, they say. And in this age of fierce competition, this is rather true. But being an informed and gracious customer can get you that extra attention. Spa or parlor or salon etiquette is not a much discussed topic in India. Many women wonder if it really exists! Most of us are at a loss on proper salon behavior.

But don’t let this stand in the way of your being loved as a client at your favorite salon. Just read the following guidelines and your stylist/attendant is bound to look forward to servicing you again.

Who doesn't want to look smashing for the Valentine's Day party or a romantic date on Feb 14? We all do! Memsaab brings you these tips for quick weight loss. If you follow these tips right from today, you can look forward to a slimmer you by the Valentine's Day this year.

Tips For Weight Loss

Though quick weight loss is not recommended, we bring you these tips that will help you in losing weight quickly, without any side effects. That's because there's no crash dieting involved here! Read on to find out more...

How many times have you gossiped about the clothes and make up of your co workers or women you see in public places? We are women and gossiping is what we do, Right? But has it ever ocurred to you that you may be the butt of jokes at times? Time for a reality check, ladies!

There’s something about a woman’s curves that instills confidence, and is pleasing to the eye. So pleasing, that for ages women have stuffed their brassieres with uncomfortable pads just to notch up their confidence and attract attention. Women who are less endowed seek solutions to this problem, because size DOES matter. A breast augmentation surgery is the modern day solution that is touted to be permanent, affordable and convenient. Really?

As we grow older, the difference between casual clothing and formal / party-wear becomes more pronounced. Most women think of sexy stilettos and short skirts when they think of style. It’s almost like “either you can be comfortable, or you can be stylish”! But if you are in sync with the latest trends in fashion, you can make a heady combination of both, casual and stylish. Here are a few ideas to combine comfort and style:

Ekta Choudhary, a 22 year old from Delhi was crowned Miss India – Universe (2009) at a star studded event yesterday. Closely following Ekta are the two runners up for the crown. Pooja Chopra from Pune finished the crown race as the first runner up and was crowned Miss India – World (2009). Mumbai’s Shriya Kishore finished as the second runner up and was crowned Miss India – Earth (2009).

So now you have the sexy little black dress, and those alluring stilettos. But your wardrobe still lacks a few important pieces. A good pair of jeans, for instance!

Now, don’t get all worked up! We know you do possess more than one pair of jeans. Who doesn’t? But can you say with confidence that you have a great pair of blue jeans that you look SMASHING in? Most women wear jeans as an all purpose garment, without putting much effort into buying a pair. So here’s the lowdown on jeans, and how to buy the RIGHT pair:

Why Wear Jeans?

Different women have different personalities, different tastes and different body types. So obviously, every woman’s wardrobe contains different stuff. Your wardrobe describes your personality and tells more about you than you think.

But there are some classic clothes or shoes that EVERYONE absolutely MUST have. These are called “wardrobe must haves”. In this series of articles, we will cover a few of wardrobe must haves for women. The first one is the ultimate classic, The Little Black Dress. You must have seen it, even if you didn’t know it’s called that!