Buying a gift for someone close to you is mostly guesswork unless you have asked the person directly and you know exactly what she wants, which is actually not a bad idea in some situations. In case you are not comfortable taking that route, or you would rather keep it a surprise, you will have to be quite careful. Continue reading

It is that time of the year again when weddings are in full swing and festivals one after the other. Dussehra, Diwali, Durga Puja have just passed and now it’s time for Christmas and wedding bells. No wonder, it’s a common sight to see people shopping in the malls, shopping complexes, browsing dresses and other things at online shopping sites like Stylecaret, Amazon or Flipkart.

Since India is a country that is known for its culture and tradition, most of the women prefer to wear clothes that are more related or close to their culture rather than being outright western. Coming to traditional Indian dresses, there are a lot of options but one dress that stands out among all and is preferred by women of all age groups is the kurti.

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Almost every fashion designer will tell you that clothing gives the overall impression. Yes, individuals can predict your character based on how you’re dressed. The likes of Donatella Versace say that your clothing reflects your taste and preferences, and it’s true. As many would say, good clothing act as a magnet, it makes people like you more. Continue reading

Who doesn’t love Harry Potter and the wizarding world? If you are a Harry Potter fan and an avid collector of luxury watches as well, we’re sure you must have wondered about the watches that would fit these witches and wizards best. Here’s our pick – Continue reading

Sometimes women find the idea of buying wardrobe essentials a boring task. However, it can be as exciting as you make it. First, you need to know what to buy. Being knowledgeable on how much to spend and on what pieces is also necessary.

The first thing to keep in mind is being realistic on the clothes you wear day-to-day. Some of the items that are more fun to buy aren’t worn as often and shopping for items worn daily or weekly may be more of a hassle.

This guide will point out what products will be worth their weight in gold and how not to spend the price of gold while acquiring them. Continue reading

Shopping has changed in a number of ways. Online shopping is dominating the world of clothes and apparel marketing. Most buyers nowadays opt to buy online since it is convenient and fast. You don’t need to queue for hours waiting for your order to be packed, or even go around several shops in your town looking for that dress or accessories.

With just a click of a button on the computer or mobile phone, you will have your items delivered to your location. On the other hand, online shopping has its drawbacks since some customers have reported having totally different sizes of clothes or item delivered to them. So, use these great guides to help you avoid getting disappointed the next time you go for an online shopping spree. Continue reading

Working for a French company my husband gets to visit France every other year and sometimes even twice a year. And I get a chance to refill my stock of French beauty goodies from his every visit. At first, my mom-in-law couldn’t really understand my euphoria, when each time my hubby announced his trip to Paris.

But over the years, she too has got hooked to some of the French skincare products that hubby has got from his trips to Paris. Now you must be wondering, why so much fuss about French beauty and French skincare products?

Well as a beauty blogger and skincare maniac, who has tried many different skincare products from different parts of the world, I can say this that when it comes to skincare, Korean beauty and French pharmacy tops the list. Continue reading

Technology changes all aspects of our world as it advances, and lately it seems to be doing so faster than ever. Can you even imagine a world without smartphones or tablets anymore? What about one where you couldn’t take fashion inspiration from social media feeds or apps? The reality is that tech has already significantly changed fashion shopping and fashion industry in the last decade, often in ways that are gradual enough that we don’t take notice.

But the changes in the coming years could be more drastic. By 2020, we may be shopping for clothing and accessories in entirely new ways, and with wholly different expectations. Consider these possibilities. Continue reading

Basic casual wear is no longer just an afterthought. Now looking for a new top or sweatshirt will lead you through an extensive selection of bold new styles, hues and designs. Enjoy the brands available at abof and add new elements to your wardrobe. Continue reading

In the shopping world, there are many options. You can go and buy an item at a retail store and hope for a sale, buy online and hope for a sale plus a discount coupon and maybe a perk like free shipping or you can go to an outlet store.

But if you’re like me, who actively seeks out designer outlets because it hurts you to ever pay more than a minimum of 20% off when it comes to designer fashion brand products, the write-up is for you! Because after all, why pay more or wait for sales, when you can find the finest designer products for less at brand outlets. Continue reading