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IIeana  D' Cruze, Get her charming looks. Mantra guides you to her fabulous look.

Face :

• Wash face thoroughly and remove all the oil.
• Hide all the marks and blemishes for a clean skin.
• Use a concealer stick as a base for the face.
• Follow it up with a liquid foundation.
• Strengthen the look of the jaw line and cheek bones by using a mineral brush.

EYES:

• Use a peach eye shadow which contains glitter.
• Apply it on the upper lids and tight line from inside the rim of eyes.
• Follow it with a dark kajal for sparkling eyes.
• End it with a mascara to make the eye lashes sharper.

LIPS:

• Use a light pink lip plumper. This will make the lips look fuller.
• Apply a clear lip gloss on it.
• High light the upper lips with a highlighter pen, just above the cupid bow.

Hair:

• Blow dry the hair.
• Apply hair mousse to keep it soft and shinning throughout the day.
• Accessories the hair, if required.

RETRO RAMPAGE

The 60's look redefined

The Sixties are very in right now so we decided to pay homage to the graphic mod looks of the west and ass in a little retro Bollywood touch as well.

Eyes

• Ben Nye Lumiere palette pink and purple applied on top of each other till the brow.
• Silver from the same palette was applied under the eye.
• False lashes on the top lash line and below the silver applied under the eye.

Cheeks

Ben Nye blush palette

Face 

Ben Nye olive- brown matte foundation palette.

Lips

Mac Speak dabbed on lips 

Hair

Since it was sixties look, hair was taken up into a bouffant with a fringe and a playful flower was added in.

4 new style tips | Make New style every day

Wear glittery tops during the day.

• Does Manhattan sophisticate Olivia Palermo—Whitney Port’s frenemy on The City—really work in the Diane von Furstenberg office? Who knows. But this much is true: Palermo created the perfect day-to-night outfit by layering a tailored black jacket over a glitzy gold tank.

Invest in a bright accessory.

Solange Knowles, Beyoncé’s equally talented and fashionable little sis, hearts her hot pink Chanel clutch: She recently wore the cheery bag nonstop during New York Fashion Week. And why not? That one little jolt of color puts an energetic twist on her ladylike outfits

Recognize the power of a red lip.

• Model Dree Hemingway may have a family full of writers (her grandfather was acclaimed author Ernest and mom is actress-writer Muriel), but she knows that actions speak louder than words. She dressed up a super-basic outfit—cardigan, jeans and flats—in 2.5 seconds by wearing bright red lipstick.

Rethink boyfriend jeans.

• Katie Holmes first started wearing boxy-fit jeans a few months back, and while it looked good on her (what doesn’t?), it was Zoe Saldana’s version of the denim look that made us think we could pull it off. Her cropped boyfriend jeans, black heels and trench combo is the coolest take on the T-shirt-and-jeans look we’ve seen in years.

5 Fruits for a glowing skin

Banana: This is one fruit that's abundantly available in India all through the year. We know it's a good source of iron, magnesium and potassium and helps reduce menstrual cramps. The effect of banana on skin too is not something that can be ignored. Bananas are rich in vitamin A, B and E and hence works as an anti-aging agent. A fresh mashed banana facial can do wonders for your skin. 

Lemon: Lemon juice is an important ingredient in most Indian recipes. This is also a fruit of all seasons and almost always finds place on your kitchen shelf or refrigerator. With its vitamin C content, its juice will keep your skin beautiful. A glass of warm water with a tsp of honey and a dash of lemon juice on an empty stomach every morning is a great skin cleanser. With its astringent properties, it can be used to lighten the skin tone and also diminish acne scars. Rub the inside of a lemon peel on your elbow remove dark spots. Mix lemon and honey and use it as a natural bleach on your skin.Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away is cliched, but its health benefits are undisputable. Apple's antioxidant property prevents cell and tissue damage. Studies by nutritionists have shown that apples contain abundant amounts of elastin and collagen that help keep the skin young. Applying a mixture of mashed apple, honey, rose water and oatmeal can act as a great exfoliating mask on your skin. 

Orange: Rich in vitamin C that improves skin texture. Like apple, orange too contains collagen that slows skin aging process. Rub the insides of orange on your skin to tighten the skin. Oranges can be dried and powdered and used as a natural scrub. Like lemon, oranges too help clear skin blemishes. 

Papaya: The benefits of this fruit on skin have perhaps been talked about since the time of our ancestors. Papaya is rich in antioxidants and contain a special enzyme called papain that can kill dead cells and cure skin impurities. A glass of papaya milk or just applying the flesh of papaya on your skin can do wonders to your skin. 

Mango: Rightly called the king of fruits for not just its taste but also for health benefits. The soft pulpy fruit has an amazing effect on skin too. Rich in vitamin-A and rich antioxidants, it fights against skin aging, regenerates skin cells and restores the elasticity of skin.

If you want Hassle - Free Waves | HAIR STYLE

This is a simple but effective way to look stunning. Volume is important for this hairdo. So if you have thin hair , add clip-on extensions and braid them onto your real hair at the back. 

PREP

Wash hair with a mild shampoo and conditioner. Blow dry at the roots. Apply some texturing serum or spray all over. Part the hair at the center.

STYLE

Use a two- inch thick curling iron on hair that's divided into two inch sections to create soft and loose curls. Keep the top clean and smooth, and make sure the curls frame the face and shoulders. The curls around the face should have a nice outward movement (Out Curls). Run your fingers gently through the curls to open the out slightly.

SET

Use an extra- strong holding spray to keep the curls intact. Sweep hair to one side or sweep it onto both the shoulders

Is Stress Making You Fat ?

You don't  always eat to satisfy your hunger. Even stress can make you overeat, leading to weight gain

"Stress eating is a phenomenon when you start eating beyond your appetite due to being stressed out. The result is weight gain and those unsightly spare tyres around your waist. But with intelligent eating habits, you can live healthy and avoid stress- related eating disorder."

1. Learn to recognize your emotional eating triggers. when you feel the compulsion of digging into a cheese burger while at work, take brisk walk, and munch on some healthy nuts such as almonds.

2. Have a protein- rich breakfast. This way, you'll stay full and your cravings will be under control.

3. Eat low glycemic, whole food like nuts; whole grains, raw fruits and vegetables.

4. Avoid foods that are packaged, high on sugar, and/or fried.

5. Find the root cause of stress and try to fix it.

Want to go for a Vampire face lift ?

Reality Hollywood star

Kim Kardashian is one of the endorsers of vampire facial

Non - surgical beauty treatments gaining in popularity world over. Their safety and efficacy has been well - established by now. Injecting one' own blood into the face to fix up wrinkles is the hot new trend in town.
Known as vampire face lift, the treatment is a rage globally, with celebrity endorsers such a US reality star Kim Kardashian,

With many skin clinic offering the treatment, beauty- obsessed women are making a beeline to get 'younger looking skin'.

The treatment involves reinjecting platelet rich plasma (PRP) derived from a patient's own blood back into their skin. "The PRP restores tissue regeneration and leaves the skin firm".

For those who like to keep tabs on this trend, the vampire face lift is the new kid on the block for the rejuvenation of face, hands an neck.

At Mantra Vedic Spa all procedures are done by aesthetic dermatology only, and for them, your skin care is top priority.

Coral Lips | Bollywood Divas

Not only are we having a love affair with coral lips, but it seems like every one else is too!

The delicious hue has been spotted all over the red carpet.

Tools:

Coral Lipstick
Lipstick Brush

Fair:

This color looks very pretty on skin with yellow and pink undertones it is warm and cool lipsticks will work on this skin tone. it is a versatile color. There's warmth in the coral tone so it's flattering on the fair complexion.

Dusky

This shade work as a neutral on dusky skin tone, but still adds a punch of color to the lips. if the lipstick is too shiny, dust a translucent power over it to give it a more matte finish.

Mantra reveal beauty myths

MYTH: Oily skin type doesn't need moisturizing

Cleansing, toning, moisturizing is ideal regime for all skin types. Oily skin type will produce more oil leading to blackheads and Zits if it is not moisturized well. Paraffin -free moisturizers with cold pressed plant oils are ideal for this skin type.

MYTH: You skip sunscreen lotion on a cloudy day

Almost 80% of the sun's rays still reach your skin, even when the sun is hidden by clouds. Sunscreen has been proven to decrease the development of skin cancer, facial discolorations and premature wrinkles. So, just lather up!

MYTH: White spots on nails are due to vitamin or calcium deficiency 

Neither deficiency nor due to telling lies, the white spots are a nail disorder called Leukonychia. they are caused by a mild or moderate injury to the nail matrix. to rid yourself of the spots, just wait for your nails to grow out.

few more tips: Eating chocolates or greasy food cause acne, Split ends can be replaced

Messy on Purpose

There is no denying that Braids are having a moment. Wear this twisted style messy side braid that provides a casual yet sophisticated look.

Essential Products:

Comb
Ponytail holder
Hair spray
Bobby pins

Step by Step:

Step 1: Begin with dry slightly messy or curly hair. {You can use a flat iron or wand to add a little curl to the top layer if needed}.

Step 2: Pull all hair loosely to one side, over your shoulder.

Step 3: Braid the hair using the regular braiding method.

Step 4: Tug on the "elbows" of the braid to loosen and soften the braid.

Step 5: Curl and loose pieces of hair to frame the face. Remember, the braid is supposed to be messy!

Step 6: Bobby pin any problem strands into place, and you are all set to go.

Flip Hair | Kareena Kapoor Khan

Karrena Kapoor Khan dose full justice in carrying forward her family's cinematic reputation. She has flaunted plenty of hairdos - experiment with your looks by taking a cue from the star....

Show Stopper

1. Begin by applying a straightening serum to damp hair ; blow dry with a round brush until hair is dry.

2. Create a deep middle part, take 2 inch sections of hair and curl using large curling iron. Begin at eye- level and wrap the sections away from face.

3. Finish by spritzing hair with a flexible- hold hair spray.

Classic valentine Beauty

1.Use volumizing mousse to the roots of hair, and blow dry with a round brush to add body.

2. Wrap large sections of hair around hot rollers and pin into place to cool.

3. Rake fingers through to break waves.

4. Use a teasing comb to tease hair at the crown for maximum volume.

5. Use fingers to gather all hair to the nape. Keep top section loose; tie the rest into a pony. Secure it with anti-frizz hairspray to finish.

5 Hair Care tips

Tip 1:

Oil your hair at least twice a week.Like any other living thing, stimulus works wonders on your hair growth too. Massaging pulls blood flow to your scalp and this in turn stimulates the growth of your hair. A win win situation! Your relaxed and your hair has the promise of better growth. What more can a girl want?

Tip 2:

massage you’re hair at least twice a week. This is one of the simplest beauty tips for hair growth.Clean hair is the first step to having to healthy hair. But as you clean and wash, it essential to follow these few tips for long hair care. Here is the list.

Tip 3:

Yes, your hair looks better when washed. But washing it every day will only make it dry and brittle. Do not wash more than thrice a week.

Tip 4:

Hair is brittle when wet. Be gentle when washing.

Tip 5: 

Use cold or normal water when washing. Hot water has the same effect and heat treatment. Your hair will be left dry and frizzy.

Stimulate Your Face

Treat Chill seekers to soothing and revitalizing face massage with Mukha Abhyanga!!

Mukha abhtangam is a deeply relaxing and revitalizing massage done exclusively on the face that also improves health of the skin and muscles of the face.

Benefits of Mukha Abhyanga

• Relaxes the face muscles
• Stimulates the micro circulation and lymph flow,
• Anti Aging
• Promotes the regeneration of healthy younger looking skin.
• Helps uninterrupted energy flow through energy channels

Kiss Of Red | Valentine Day special

Sultry and Sexy Appeal with Vampy Lips

Tools:
Lip liner
Lipstick

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Anushka Sharma

The Gradient lip look is a more dramatic. This trend works on most skin tones.

How to:

STEP 1:

Start out with exfoliated, clean lips because dark colors highlight dryness.

STEP 2:

Prime with a veil of concealer...

STEP 3:

Line the lips with a lip pencil as dark color can bleed outside the lip line easily.

STEP 4:

Apply a thin coat of lipstick with a lip brush, or go low maintenance and apply it from the tube.

STEP 5:

Blot the lips with a tissue and go in with another coat of lipstick to keep it on for hours.

STEP 6:

Go matte! grab a tissue, separate the layers and place one of the layers over your lips.

Dark & Dramatic

The perfect Smokey eye just a few steps away.....

Kareena  Kapoor 

Kristen Stewart 

Tools:

Mascara
Eye liner
Primer
Black Eye shadow

No other look is as expressive as smokey eyes.

Step 1

Prime Your eye lids with a primer of liquid foundation from lash line to brow and blend well.

Step 2

Apply a nude eye shadow. Apply the highlighter all over the eye lid with an eye shadow brush and line the bottom lid with the same color.

Step 3

Now apply the black eye shadow on the eye lid up to the brow bone. Leave a small area of highlighter showing beneath the arch of the eye brow.

Step 4

Then line the bottom lid with the same black using an eye shadow brush. Blend it into the lash line.

Step 5

At this point both of the eye shadow colors are soft around the edges.

Step 6

Now apply the eye liner, but don't opt for a thick one.

Step 7

Lastly, top off the look with three coats of mascara.

Swirly Act

Tease your curls and tie it in to a ponytail.

Essential products:

• Curling Iron
• Bobby pins
• Hair spray

Try a pony is the most easy and low maintenance style.

Step 1: Grab about 1/4" section of hair and place a curling iron as close to the roots as possible and create curls throughout

Step 2: Apply light hair spray to hold the curls in place.

Step 3: Then pull all hair to one side and tie it with a strand of hair and pin it up.

Step 4: Pull a few strands loose around entire head more so on the face to give a fuller look.

Step 5: Tease the areas required for a fuller look.

Bipasha Basu Hair Affair

BRITTANY SNOW

Bollywood sollywood

Our cinema has come a long way, and that's why women are not just eye candy in the films.

It isn't as if things weren't happening earlier, but now, people are more aware of what's going on.

Madhuri Dixit, Actor

Make- up tricks for a magic makeover

Now there's no need to splurge at a cosmetic store to buy new make up.

Curl your lashes and line the inner eyelid

Wriggle your mascara

Use beige kajal instead of black

Swap blush with a lipstick

Gloss as face brightener

Concealer after foundation

Hot Tip | To Buy The Perfect Gift

1. Think Smart:

Never ask the person you want to gift what he/she wants as it sort of ruins the surprise. Try to learn as much as you can about the likes and dislikes of the person, make a list of brands, color, scent etc that the person likes and choose a gift accordingly. Also, if you already know what the person really needs at the moment, go for that.

2. Make a budget:

Make a budget and stick to it. Going blindly for an expensive gift isn't a good idea.Invest your valuable time and money on the right gift.

3. Trust your choice:

While you are shopping for a gift, make you mind before buying do not buy just sake of gifting.