Halloween is most makeup lovers’ favorite holiday. Even for a relative beauty novice like me, the possibilities feel endless. From spooky skull-shaped products to pop culture-inspired looks so unsettlingly good we can’t believe they’re real, it’s hard to choose just onepersona for the big night. And, really, why shouldn’t you get to go out as Arya Stark and Eleven all in the same year? I got … Read More →
It’s kind of crazy how certain scents can instantly evoke memories you’d completely forgotten about. The smell of warm gingerbread cookies, for example, can transport you to that night you slept underneath the Christmas tree while waiting for Santa and his reindeer to show up. Sunscreen and coconut oil can remind you of drinking a … Read More →
A piece of jewellery is more than just an accessory; it is a record of a time, a mood, of lives and loves. And heirloom jewellery, handed lovingly down, is a veritable archive of a family’s history. ELLE asked four women belonging to Mumbai’s Parsi community—characterised as it is by a sense of nostalgia and … Read More →
‘Tis the season of heavy brocades and heavier jewellery. In case that sends your non-conformist soul into panic mode, then take a deep breath and get this: You can wear traditional temple jewellery and not look like an extra from a Kanjeevaram sari ad. Here’s how. Apply clear mascara on your lashes, close your eyes … Read More →
It is universally understood among beauty enthusiasts that — when you’re on the hunt for high-quality makeup with an endless array of color choices at a perfectly reasonable price point — you head straight to Nyx. Even better than the brand’s all-encompassing collection of every type of product and finish you could dream of? The … Read More →
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council announced rates for the textile and other pending categories on June 3, 2017, moving one step closer to the proposed implementation of the new tax regime with effect from July 1, 2017. While rates for most commodities were announced on May 19, 2017, the announcement for the textile … Read More →
1. If you want your expensive fragrances to last longer, make sure you store them in the right place. Keep the bottles away from light, heat—as this can affect your perfume’s quality. Try to store them in cool, dry places and away from the windows. 2. Apply fragrance right after the shower. This will help … Read More →