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The story goes that when Sadhana was making her debut in R.K. Nayyar’s Love In Simla, the director was unhappy with the actress’ final “look”. In the film, Sadhana played a Plain Jane who’s ignored by the hero Joy Mukerjee — until her grandmother gives her a magically transforming makeover. Sadhana had already got her make-up done, but Nayyar saab was not satisfied with the effect.

“I had a broad forehead… therefore Nayyar saab decided to give me a different hair style which would hide my forehead. (He) had seen the Hollywood actress Audrey Hepburn, who used to have a fringe. He brought a picture of Audrey Hepburn and showed it to our hair stylist. The idea clicked as the fringe worked wonders and became famous as the ‘Sadhana cut’,” the actress had said, in an interview.

Sadhana would go on to marry R.K. Nayyar, and her haircut and sartorial style would go on to influence a generation of filmgoers. At a time when heroines certainly didn’t focus as much on their styling as would be the norm today, Sadhana was a trendsetter. Whether it was her famous fringe or body-hugging churidars and kurtas (which veteran designer Bhanu Athaiya helped create for her), an entire generation of women in the 1960s (and 70s) wanted to emulate Sadhana’s style.

Says celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib of the “soft power” Sadhana enjoyed as a style icon, “Sadhana created a revolution in the industry at a time when nobody paid much attention to their styling. She brought about a change (much) before Zeenat Aman entered the industry. If you look closely, leading actresses like Meena Kumari, Vyjayanthimala paid very little attention to their hair. When Sadhana came in, she brought in the styling that Bollywood really needed.”

Make-up artiste Vipul Bhagat points out that the fringed haircut wasn’t her only legacy — even the winged eyeliner that was so popular in the past, and which has made a comeback today, was adopted by Sadhana as a part of her ‘look’ very early on. It was perhaps the way she had, of not just picking up what was trendy, but making it uniquely her own, that makes her look “one of the reference points of Indian cinema” even today, says Bhagat.

In one of her rare interviews, Sadhana had herself mentioned that she was different from her contemporaries — which was probably what contributed to her appeal. She has said that she was “convent educated” (which might also be extended to mean that her sensibilities were more Westernised) and “not conventionally beautiful”. “But I had a freshness,” she had said, analysing what might have been her allure for millions of filmgoers, as well as the filmmakers of her day.

Celebrity hairstylist Perry Patel seems to agree with the actress’ impression of herself. “In the time and age of cinema where there was no knowledge of haircuts and sporting long, flowing hair was the trend, Sadhanaji decided to do something that was very Western — she sported the fringe cut. In those days, people usually thought that the rich and the famous, who are a little Westernised, don such looks. But the special thing about Sadhanji was that she was totally Indian and managed to pull it off so well. She was the first actress who sported that look on screen and that’s how the cut became so famous. I remember later many actresses like Babitaji and Tanujaji followed suit. But nobody was as iconic as her, to have a haircut coined in his or her name,” Patel says.

Even the particular style of churidar-kurta she wore in films like Waqt became synonymous with Sadhana. Fashion designer Leena (of Ashima-Leena) recollects that when their label came out with a line of lycra shirts and lycra printed tights back in 2007, the feedback they received was that the style was reminiscent of Sadhana’s fashion statement. Leena says the actress’ style statements proved so memorable because they were so “ahead of her times”. On the other hand, designer Anupama Dayal feels it had more to do with the “sexy-yet-demure” vibe Sadhana conveyed — the perfect balance. “No wonder she was called the Audrey Hepburn of India. Consciously or subconsciously, her style still has an impact on us. I think what makes her an icon is that her outfits or even her hair had an element of individualism. It was different, she carried it off well and this stuck with the general public,” says Anupama.

Says designer Aniket Satam, “She was, and always will be, truly inspirational. The Sadhana kurta was a boon to Indian women who (wanted to) sport stylish ’60s silhouettes like sheath and shift dresses with form-fitting churidars. The style brought body-con sexiness to the regular Indian wardrobe.”Read more at:2015 prom dresses uk

In her demure white lace dress and with her long locks, big peepers and sweet voice, actress Lynn Hung is the very picture of gentle femininity. She even holds up the virtuous Cheung Wing Sing, her role in the Ip Man movies and the wife of the wing chun master, as a role model.

She is not far from being that in real life, it seems.

Brushing off talk of wedding bells for her and her boyfriend, businessman Ken Kwok, rumoured to be ringing sometime this month, the 35-year-old says the proposal would have to come first and "I definitely won't tell people what kind of a proposal I want".

"If I did, then there wouldn't be any element of surprise. You should have the sincerity to think about it and arrange for it and that would prove how much you love me," she adds.

There has been renewed scrutiny of her love life since her ex-boyfriend, Hong Kong star Aaron Kwok, whom she dated from 2006 to 2013, publicly acknowledged early this month - for the first time in his career - that he has a girlfriend, Chinese model Moka Fang.

The China-born, Hong Kongbased Hung declines to be drawn into this touchy subject, observing: "I'm a simple person and I wouldn't read the gossip rags. Only when I'm asked about something would I know something has happened."

But perhaps there is a rebuke of sorts to her seven-year relationship with Aaron Kwok when she talks about why Ken Kwok is the one for her. "I'm included in his future plans, so I'm very happy."

Cross her at your own peril.

While filming Ip Man 3, she left her mark on its titular star Donnie Yen. She had to slap him in a scene and missed on the first two takes.

"I had not hit anyone before, so I was very scared. I could take only a small step forward and ended up missing each time," she tells the Singapore media just before the Hong Kong gala premiere of the movie.

Then Yen told her to give it her best shot.

"I gathered up my courage and it was so loud I was shocked. I left a palm print on his face and apologised the moment the director yelled 'Cut'. But Yen and (director Wilson) Yip were really happy with the take."

She is keen to try action roles herself. She says wistfully: "In the fight scene between Yen and (Mike) Tyson, their punches were so fast you couldn't even see them clearly, it was so cool."Read more at:one shoulder prom dresses uk | celebrity dresses uk

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Coconut oil is the new hot trend these days for all the right reasons—it’s super easy to incorporate into your meals or use on your skin and does wonders for the body. There are endless benefits to incorporating coconut oil into your daily routine, so here are a few top reasons to start using it as soon as possible!

1. Relieves Stress

Stress is common—almost too common—in the world, and is often the common factor when we get sick, pimples, or just aren’t feeling like our usual selves. Applying and massaging coconut oil to the head helps eliminate stress and even ailments as simple as a headache.

2. Burns Fat and Increases Energy

The new year is just around the corner, and one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Coconut oil can help you with that particular goal.

Coconut oil is made up of medium-chain fatty acids that work in favor of weight loss. It also eliminates the desire to eat, which can help you stay in shape. Incorporating coconut oil into your daily routine also speeds up your metabolism by decreasing the stress on your pancreas, which then burns more energy and increases the rate of weight loss.

3. Takes Care of Your Skin

Finding the right lotion for your skin type is tough—some lotions end up drying the skin rather than moisturizing it. However, coconut oil, with its inherent antioxidant properties, is already composed of key ingredients needed to make moisturizing lotion, along with other hygienic products such as soap and creams.

4. Increases Hair Growth

If you ever wish your hair could grow faster, coconut oil is the perfect answer to solving this ongoing predicament. It helps grow healthy hair at a faster rate than normal hair while also making your hair shiny. Coconut oil is mainly used topically and is actually

Coconut oil is mainly used topically and is actually a main component in many dandruff-treating shampoos and conditioners. For dry hair, you can massage the scalp with coconut oil regularly to get rid of dandruff flakes and even prevent lice. Coconut oil also helps repair and protect damaged hair.

5. Can be Used as Cooking Oil

Besides these other great benefits, the great thing about coconut oil is how it’s even used as a substitute for cooking oil. There’s often nothing worse than getting stomach-related digestive issues—putting coconut oil in your food helps your body digest foods more easily because it contains medium-chain triglycerides (also known as MCTs).

6. Strengthens Your Immune System

Coconut oil contains lauric acid, capric acid, and antimicrobial lipids, which all have antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties. These components make it easier for the human body to fight against viruses and also strengthens the bones in the body. As we get older, and our bones become weaker, coconut oil works to protect the body. It also contains minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which can prevent tooth decay, help strengthen your teeth, and keep you at your best.Read more at:prom dresses 2015

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Collapsing demand in China, the strong dollar and the Paris terror attacks made 2015 a year to forget for the likes of Prada, Burberry, and Cartier-owner Richemont. Prada’s shares hit a record low yesterday on slumping Asian sales, which has led the maker of US$3,000 (RM13,000) handbags to dial back store openings, slash costs and introduce more affordable products. Prada's woes show what ails the entire luxury industry. The outlook for 2016 is better, but not much. The US$278 billion market for designer dresses and other expensive stuff will expand by no more than 4 per cent, better than 2015’s 1 per cent gain yet still half the average annual rate of the past five years. Here are five ways companies are grappling with the slowdown:

Fee frenzy

With cash sloshing about, interest rates due to rise and some independent companies under pressure, dealmaking could top this year’s €2.5 billion, according to IESE Business School professor Fabrizio Ferraro. Brands such as Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Furla, Lanvin, Longchamps, Maurice Lacroix and Parmigiani could garner interest from buyers including Kering, which itself is poised to exit sportswear maker Puma. Ferraro sees more private-equity buyouts, while larger transactions could return if conditions worsen. IPOs of Valentino and Versace are likely as well. “There’s going to be more consolidation,” he says.

Digital drive

Luxury was late to the party online but with Internet sales growing more than twice the rate of the overall market, brands like Hugo Boss and Mulberry are realising they need to take the Web seriously if they want compete, according to Fflur Roberts, head of luxury research at Euromonitor. In addition to hiring tech-savvy execs — LVMH snatched Ian Rogers from Apple to be its new digital chief — that means things like same-day delivery and more experimentation, or Burberry making online ads based on consumer photos. “It’s not just about clicking on sweaters,” says Roberts. “Brands need to make the online experience more exciting.”

Retail reboot

The slowdown has already prompted Louis Vuitton and Burberry to downsize some retail outlets and shut others. Now, they and other companies will have to squeeze more dollars out of the stores they have left, particularly in developed markets like Europe, according to Boston Consulting Group partner Olivier Abtan. Brands will need to refurbish shops, improve service and stock more relevant merchandise, he says. “You have to pull all the classical retail levers to regain like-for-like sales,” says Abtan.

Haute tech

Technology is rarely as fashionable as it is smart but that’s about to change as wardrobe staples get connected, according to Lucie Greene, head of J. Walter Thompson’s trend-forecasting unit. We’re not just talking about smartwatches from TAG Heuer, or the Hermes-designed leather strap for the Apple Watch. Google and blue-jeans maker Levi Strauss are among companies developing textiles that contain conductive “smart” threads so a pair of trousers can be used like a touchscreen. Technology “will be integrated into our tailoring and normal accessories,” says Greene. “From a creative aspect, we are just beginning.”

Skinny jeans and 'car wash' skirts

Finally, expect to see fewer skintight jeans, according to Katherine Ormerod, editorial director at online luxury shopping aggregator Lyst, who says 2016 may be the year “the stretchy skinny jean finally dies.” Many fall collections also featured “car-wash skirts,” named for the fringed hem that resembles the cloth strips that hang from a car wash. They’re “sexy but also unusual enough to feel like an update on this year’s midi-skirt styles,” says Ormerod.Read more at:princess prom dresses uk

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With the topic of fitness trending with greater alacrity every passing year, the drive to stay above board in health parameters remains unsurpassable.

Yet, right from the beginner to the pro, every fitness enthusiast battles a slacker of a period when either the beginner is unable to push her/himself to take the necessary steps into fitness goals, or the pro has hit a saturation where self-mentoring is failing to yield results. Step in the Personal Trainer, a definition that is sweeping the fitness world across the globe. With the city ranking high on the list of fit cities, the demand for Personal Trainers (PT) is on the rise. "Personal Trainers are customized to suit individual personalities," says Priya Kumar, director of a fitness centre and gym in Chandigarh, "What really lacks in people is the motivation to take the requisite driving force toward your fitness goals. A Personal Trainer is what can help here."

MAKING PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE

"One of the most important reasons why people need a Personal Trainer is in the fact that they help bring in accountability" says Mohinder Pal Gupta, a Personal Trainer at a local gym, "It's tough to procrastinate or become absentee when you have a trainer awaiting you at the gym." Of course, a lot of us would also like to keep our dates with the PT for the fact that we have paid extra money for the personal session. And that, we all know can a big enough motivation!

CHANGE TO KEEP THINGS INTERESTING

It's common knowledge that the human body hits a plateau after six weeks of doing the same training. Hence, the need to shake things up every six weeks arises. But that can happen either if the person is very deeply knowledgeable about fitness or one has a PT. "Change is an important constant as a Personal Trainer. Besides adding that new energy to workouts, change also ensures the body will continue to respond to exercise," says Mohinder, "A boring workout is the most common reasons for dropouts."

DELIVERING RESULTS AT YOUR FITNESS GOALPOST

With PT the ultimate goals are easier to achieve. "It's easy to lose steam for exercise if you're not seeing results. A trained fitness guru will ensure your program is in sync with your fitness goals, whether it is by overcoming an injury, a health condition or just plain boredom," adds Priya, "They also keep their own accountability towards you by measuring your changes with regular assessments." Simran Pathija, regional head at the corporate office of a private bank in Chandigarh lost 20 kgs in last two months through a Personal Trainer. "I had an accident. Thereafter I became sedentary and ended up gaining about 30 kgs. The last time I had lost weight through PT was six years ago when I shed 15 kgs. Hence I had faith in a PT and decided to go back to it two months ago," he says, "I am personally lazy towards exercise and don't have the technical knowledge and skill to achieve weight loss. My PT keeps me motivated by pushing me towards 'just one more rep sir'. And I guess that's the trick the body needs to get going."

Chandigarh based Anmol Sandhu, model, actress and writer, believes that specific personal goals keep you motivated to achieve your fitness goals. "Before I went for the international pageant after winning the national contest, I took Personal Training since I wanted to stand out as the best there," says Anmol who is making her debut in a Tamil film Dhayam, "Also, I wanted to get the right education, permanently for life, about fitness so that I can keep training myself in the future since the glamour world demands fit bodies. Though we keep gymming in routine, I feel if you have some goal like I had about the pageant, it keeps you more driven."Read more at:graduation gowns

An individual’s tastes are defined by the influences and experiences they have had in life. These fine tastes remain etched in one’s personality and memories, which reflect and create ones style.

Blender’s Pride Fashion Tour 2015 brought forth charming motley of fashion, music, design and technology, which once experienced, will keep coming back as a story of creativity and as a magnificent concoction of good taste.

The 11th edition of Blender’s Pride Fashion tour 2015 concluded at N Convention Centre in Hyderabad as its last stop of this year. Day two of the tour was wrapped in ingenuity of truly eclectic designers along with the effervescence of musicians.

This year, the event delved deeper into fashion by decoding the elements that collaborate to form style. Fashion aces Little Shilpa and Pankaj & Nidhi presented a mix of quirky modern interpretations with signature appliqués and earthy patterns.

Adding to the resplendence of this experience, Chitrangada Singh donned the finale design for Pankaj & Nidhi as she dazzled everyone as the showstopper for the day.

Commenting on the occasion, Raja Banerji, Assistant Vice President, Pernod Richard India, said, “Blender’s Pride Fashion Tour has a legacy of bringing forth different facets of style.

This year, the inspiration is collaboration between designers, musicians, celebrated personalities who will showcase their inspirations, co-creations and the journey of style that have defined their style and taste.

We attempt to take the Blender’s Pride Fashion Tour a step further in defining what style and good taste can bring to an individual’s life.”

‘Blot!’, known for their edgy techno electronic music collaborated with Amit Kilam to bring an earthy and organic feel to some whacky mid-tempo electronic.

Together, with Kavya Trehan, they brought alive the vivacious designs at the ramp, leaving the audience completely mesmerised.Read more at:red prom dresses | cheap cocktail dresses

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Patricia Field, the iconic costume designer who brought Carrie Bradshaw and company to life, is moving on from the Bowery. Her namesake boutique has been a necessary destination for the downtown set, Sex and the City obsessed tourists and anyone looking for an injection of glamour in their day-to-day life. While the store might be closing, there’s still time for a quick visit to procure your New Year’s eve sequins. True devotees will start stockpiling Halloween costumes for years to come.

Ms. Field is open about the changes. “Part of the reason I’ve decided to sell my property and store is because I’m overly busy and it gets to the point where it’s not fun. It just becomes too much. So this decision of mine to sell my property came as a result of a couple of years of 7 days a week, 24/7 schedule for me. I have other projects that I’m also doing and I had to make a choice. My property had increased in value and I was getting offers to sell it. I decided to take an offer seriously.”

She’s adamant that the changes came because of her incredibly busy schedule. “The store is a good store, it’s functioning, it’s all about me. My career just made me too busy.” Ms. Field recently returned from Singapore, where she was part of Asia’s Top Model as a judge and mentor. She’s also been working on the television show Younger, along with a variety of other consulting projects.

Ms. Field is a native New Yorker who made Manolo Blahnik the dream designer for anyone with access to HBO. She began her career when she opened her Greenwich Village boutique in 1966. Since her arrival onto New York’s fashion scene, she’s made Sex and the City a household name, worked on the set of the delightfully kitschy Ugly Betty and was nominated for an Oscar for the costumes inThe Devil Wears Prada.

Most recently, she dressed the cast of TV Land’s Younger, starring Sutton Foster as a single mother who pretends to be a millennial (with help from an incredibly chic costume department). On its second season now, a third season was just ordered. Ms. Field says, “I took it because it takes place in New York so I can jump back and forth instead of being away from home for an extended period of time.”

When it comes to dressing Ms. Foster for Younger, Ms. Field says, “What I put on somebody, I can’t make a 45-year-old 25, but thank God she has it in her. I try to imagine what would someone in her position do?” She adds, “I had to put myself in her position first, because we’re storytelling. It’s not fashion, per se, it’s storytelling.” She describes how to make someone look younger, giving tips everyone could use. “Maybe it’s vintage mixed with a short skirt, a baseball jacket kind of thing. At the end of the day it has to believable, or else it’s a costume.”

The costume design community is tight-knit. Ms. Field mentored Eric Daman, the costume designer who dressed Serena and Blair on Gossip Girl, who in turn worked with the up-and-coming Meredith Markworth-Pollack, of Reign fame. Despite the creative costuming on television currently, Ms. Field would rather watch documentaries and old movies, since she makes series. “I live in the world of TV series all day. When I go home at night I need to change the record.”

Today, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna and Demi Lovato are all fans, thanks to her ever-evolving boutique finds, which she carefully curates. She’s also inspired by Missy Elliot and Beyoncé, adding “I’ve known Beyoncé since she was a teenager with Destiny’s Child and she used to come in with her mom and the girls and shop when my store was on 8th Street.”

As a consultant she no longer spends her days shopping, but she’s still an expert when it comes to fashion finds. “We know when we go into the department store what we’re going to see. I try to avoid fashions of the moment that are out there on every billboard.”

Since her shop will soon be gone, she recommends consignment store INA, where she’s been shopping since the early days of Sex and the City. She says, “I love her shop. She has one right around the corner from my shop. You never know what you’re going to find there, it’s a surprise.” Another favorite is Century21, along with rental shop Albright.

Despite the shop’s closing, don’t expect Ms. Field to slow down anytime soon. “People reach out to me for a variety of projects. It’s the variety that keeps it interesting.”Read more at:cocktail dresses uk

Welcome to MarieProm shopping for prom dresses online. As a pre ordering Q&A article, we list most concerned matters here. Hope it helps you to make a decision.

About Delivery

Q1: Where is the dress shipping from? How long will I get my dress?

A1: MaireProm is a China based company. With years of experience supplying prom dresses abroad, we established our own website. We only offer online service. All dresses listed on our website will be tailor made by professional tailors. Finished gowns will be shipping from Hong Kong then transfer to your destination.

We have three kinds of delivery option. For standard delivery, dress can arrive around 30 days. For rush order, dress can arrive around 20 days. For super rush order, dress can arrive around 13 days. Rush order service is for prior dress making and faster international service. So rush order fee is extra charge besides standard shipping charge.

Q2: Will I get the dress in time if I’m not in UK?

A2: Normally, shipping time from China to US, UK, FR, IT, AU is the same. If you are in other countries or some remote areas, it takes 2-3 more days for shipping.

About Special Request

Q1: Can I make alterations to the dress I want to buy?

A1: We offer free alteration service for cases listed as below:

---Add/Remove Train

---Add/Remove Straps

---Add/Remove Slit

---Lengthen/Shorten Dress Length

Note: If you want to add sleeves, please send us exact measurements including shoulder breadth, armpit girth, upper arm girth, elbow girth, wrist girth, length from shoulder to elbow, length from elbow to wrist. We don’t recommend customers to add sleeves as it need many more measurements and any inaccuracy will cause fitting problems. So please be advised dress made extra sleeves can’t be returned.

Q2: Can I order a color not listed on MarieProm?

A2: We have more shades than listed online. So if you have special requests, please send us photos for reference first. We will find closest fabric we have and discuss it with you.

Q3: How can I order a color in another dress when both dresses are made of same material?

A3: For example, if you want to purchase “ chiffon dress 1“ and you like the color on “chiffon dress 2”, please leave us a note in order that you want “color same as chiffon dress 2 ” then we will make it for you. It would be better if leaving us a phone number which can make us reach you in the morning. Because we may call you to discuss it if there is a need.

About Return & Exchange

Q1: Can I return my dress if I don’t like it after trying on? Can I buy a few items and only keep the one suiting me the best?

A1: Due to the uniqueness of tailor made items, we can’t accept return for trying on purpose. If you need to confirm the dress quality before shopping, please contact our customer service and ask for swatches or real dresses photos.

Q2: What is your return policy?

A1: We do and only accept return for quality problems including size mismatch, color mismatch and style mismatch. We need photos as proof to check dress condition before handling each return request. We won’t accept return without clear reasons and proof. Please be advised.

About Payment

Q1: What can I do if I can’t finish payment successfully using my credit card?

A1: Please contact your bank to ask for reason for failed transaction. Our prior payment method is credit card but if your credit card failed we will send you PayPal invoice as alternative.

We appreciate every inquiry when being considered to be your prom dress/evening dress/graduation dress supplier. We would be grateful if you can send us your phone number when contacting us via email. Thank you.