Fashion
Unveiling the goddess within
Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga, highlighting her strength, courage, and compassion. These divine traits are present in every woman, empowering them to face challenges and embrace their inner goddess during the festival and beyond.
Sharat’s graceful homage
Fall brings a whole new meaning to Bengali fashion. In this day and age, we love taking cues from global trends and fusing them with our versatile styles the rest of the year, but come this season we still lean towards more traditional forms and hues.
Why every Bengali woman’s secret weapon is a cotton saree
Bengali women cherish cotton sarees for their comfort, elegance, and cultural significance. These breathable, organic sarees are ideal for daily wear and formal occasions. Supporting local artisans, they embody tradition and modernity, making them a national treasure.
Why settle for beige? Embrace the colours in your wardrobe and makeup
Bright colours dominate beauty trends, with bold hues on lips, cheeks, and eyes. Designers’ Spring and Fall collections feature vibrant shades like wild strawberry and jungle green. Graphic cat eyes and colourful blushes enhance playful, youthful looks.
Style hacks for men: YouTube channels that make dressing well look easy
Who doesn’t aspire to look and feel fabulous? Be it a date, a hangout with friends, a wedding, or a birthday — we all need ways to look our best. However, men often struggle to pick the right outfit, accessories, perfume, or hairstyle. Appearing as either flamboyant or underdressed becomes a common problem.
Why rings are the unsung heroes of your jewellery box
Rings are definitely top of that list of jewellery. Although seemingly small in size, rings do pack a punch! From dainty, barely-there ones to oversized, chunky ones and everything else in between, rings are incredibly fun and add just the right amount of pizzazz to one’s look.
Why spend on diamonds when glass can fool you just as well?
Forget the traditional adage, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend." We are in Bangladesh, where a far humbler material is being touted as the new must-have luxury accessory. Who needs diamonds when you can have a shiny piece of glass for a fraction of the cost?
Seeing red: The colour that never goes out of style
Red symbolises love, passion, and energy. Revered in various cultures, it signifies hope, good luck, and strength. Iconic in fashion, red dresses, sarees, and lipstick captivate and inspire, making a timeless statement.
Cool, Breezy and Stylish in a Sundress
It’s nearly October and fall season in the fashion world. Here in Bangladesh, summer shows no signs of waning. Well, if the sun is out, so are the sundresses!
Caring for your hair in hot weather: 4 tips that may come in handy
The heat wave, scorching temperature, and glaring sun rays may all be damaging to your hair due to the combination of sweat, humidity, and dust. Maintaining a healthy scalp by being clean and taking care of your hair can help avoid or regulate numerous skin disorders or conditions. Therefore, you must aim for hair that is in good condition.
Chic scarf hacks for effortless elegance
With a spring in your step, you go to work, as the scarf has given your mood a much-needed boost of confidence and happiness; everyone compliments how fresh and sophisticated you look!
Elevate your sari game: Your guide to the trendiest sari blouses in town
Just like the numerous different styles of sari draping, we see the arrival of new blouse designs and revival of some from the past, every now and then. Although we would love to get our hands on as many trendy designer blouses as we can, we know that it is perhaps a bit too unrealistic.
Munzereen Shahid’s ‘soft glam’ akhd look
On her big day, Munzereen Shahid, the Head of Human Resources and English Trainer at the 10 Minute School, opted for a no-makeup-look on her akhd ceremony. As pictures went viral, many a fashion enthusiast gushed over the fresh, dreamy, and supremely natural look that Gala Makeover Studio and Salon was able to put together for her.
Smart and sleek: The appeal of wearable tech
Wearable tech is redefining the fashion industry — from elegant smart rings that discreetly track heart rate and sleep patterns to innovative smartwatches — these pieces have become staple accessories for trendsetters and fashionistas alike.
All the allure of body jewellery
Jewellery for the body is perhaps our most ostentatious, obvious way of showing our love and gratitude towards our bodies! A slinky chain around the waist, an armlet on the upper arm aren’t modern style statements, but have been worn by men and women since ancient times.
The little black dress and its hypnotic black magic
The fact that there is no limit to the ways a black dress can be styled is a fact universally acknowledged.
The quintessential black shoe
We’ve all heard of the “little black dress (LBD)”— the one thing you know will work each time, when nothing else will. It’s time to make space for another unsung hero of your wardrobe that’s just as versatile, but unfortunately a lot more underrated — the black shoe.
Are heels going out of style?
Ever since the pandemic, more and more people are choosing comfort over aesthetics, causing a seismic shift in the way shoes have been perceived in the world of fashion in a very long time.