1. Foundation Tip :Avoid a water-based foundation because with the humidity level increasing, it’d easily dissolve. Go for an oil-based concealer or just dab some compact powder.
2. Eyes Tip: Wear brighter colors. Metallic shades are the best for your eyes and you can also add some depth with thick kajal. Subtle shimmer on the eyes is perfect for a night-out.
3. Lips Tip: Given the humidity, glossy lipsticks tend to leak and matt lipsticks make your face look dull. It is best to go for a …

It isn’t very hard to take a good care of your hair, that too in monsoon. Some simple tips can help in maintaining your hair all long. Hair care doesn’t require expensive brands to be in good condition but basics is definitely a must.
It is hard to take a good care of hair in the rainy season as the hair remains moist for a long time. Even after a shower, it takes really long to dry due to humid climate. Many even complain of headache due to the wet hair.
Sometimes, …

During the monsoon, the one thing that most women fear is their hair getting all messed up. The rain has a lot of effects for the hair, it can cause dandruff problems and lice too.
However, here is the list of hairstyles for the monsoon season, you can sport on this time. It is trendy and absolutely easy to sport!
1.Braids – This hairstyle is easy to sport on and can be used on any length of hair. Actresses like Jessica Alba and Kate Hudson usually sport on side braids. All you …

Summer, associated more with free sauna baths due to temperatures above 40 degrees, has its own rules regarding how people should dress. A peek into the latest summer trends in Pakistan reveals that tradition and culture are here to stay, with a majority of designers sticking to the trend of churidaars.
Famous designer Syed Rizwanullah, popular for his controversial designs, feels summer fashion will not only see variations in shalwars but also some modifications in the churidaars.“There should be some drama in your pants, in your churidaar.”
However, accessory designer Mahin Hussain, …

Pakistan’s emerging fashion industry might have impressive fashion weeks, designer stores and studios, but there is one area most designers have not ventured into yet — monsoon wear. With recent fashion shows considerably raising the standards of the industry, one wonders why designers hesitate to launch collections dedicated to protection from rain.
The trend for rainwear is rapidly catching up in India, but trench coats and light raincoats remain a distant reality in Pakistan. Designers believe that it will take such collections years to establish a foothold in the country due …

Monsoons are coming so it is time to protect your face from over hydrating or becoming dry. A change in the weather doesn’t mean to put away your skin care routine. It means that one has to modify it to suit the weather as weather changes have direct impact on your skin. To ensure a good skin one has to maintain a good regime.
Monsoon fruits like strawberries, cherries, bananas, litchi, peach and papaya can be used as an effective facial scrub. Following are few scrubs which you can make at …

In monsoons, dense makeup has a risk of being smudged and washed out severely and so light and sheer makeup is more advisable. Use waterproof mascara, transfer-resistant lipsticks and waterproof liners and may even use waterproof foundation, if it is a must for you. Indian girls can put their ‘kajal’ (kohl) away until winters. Here are some tips to keep you pretty when it is raining cats and dogs:
Wash and cleanse the face thoroughly and rub an ice cube on your face for 5 to 10 minutes to lower the …

Just when you thought the lawn wars are almost over, Sonya Battla Lawn, Monsoon 2011 opened at the Imperial, near Two Swords on May 17. With 11 designs and one color variation, the three-piece lawn suits by Sonya Battla fall in the price range of Rs3,300 to Rs3,900.
Talking about her inspiration and design philosophy, Sonya Battla said: “Monsoon is the theme for my collection this year. I want consumers to associate themselves with this season.” With most prints worked in different shades of green and blue, Battla described the collection …

Monsoon Season is just around the corner in Pakistan but there is no way that you are getting rid of the scorching heat any sooner. Summer is here to stay. To the great delight of Pakistani ladies, the dress wear this summer couldn’t be more comfortable matching well with the existing weather conditions.
Yes you guessed it right. Culottes, elephant pants and long loosely fitted shirts are defining the current fashion trends in Pakistan, whether it be the fashion runways or the streets. The best part is, its making clothes much more …

The monsoon brings with it, its own little treats. It is not only the season of colourful umbrellas and mouth-watering pakoras; it is also a time of celebration for people of the subcontinent. After all, they have their own love affair with the monsoon.
However, as the season progresses, the indulgence becomes a little inconvenient for the downpour brings with it power cuts, road blocks, spread of different diseases and mosquitoes due to stagnant water and improper sewage facilities. It is only a matter of hours before the blessing turns into …