Girls, get your bae to read this and style up or better still, spend some browsing time with him and bag the best for the summer – advises our fashion champ, Cathy D’Souza. Trend #1: CargosBring back the cargo pants. Paired with high tops or sneakers and a loose-fitting tee, this is street style at…
Ready to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day?
Mother’s Day is here! Cathy D’Souza shares how to make the day truly special! The best gift you could give your mum is your precious company but with us all stuck at home, we’ve got a way for you to still celebrate your mum! Video Chats Who said there’s only one way to cut…
Guide to Flawless Summer Perfect Skin
Our favorite beauty expert, Cathy D’Souza, is here to give us all the best skincare tips we need to get gorgeous glowing summer skin! Whether you’re outdoors in the hot summer sun or staying at home away from the pollution and dust, carve out some time every day to give to your skin. There’s no…
Sunshine times beckon… and we’re loving It!
Suburban themes – that’s where it’s at guys! Cathy D’Souza, our styling expert, brings you the hottest looks in wardrobes of fashion icons the world over. Own them! #1Multicolor stripesEnjoy the trend. And no, no need to wait to wear them outside – please yourself even when lounging at home! Pep up your mood…
Summer colors for men? We’re on it!
We’ve come up with a list of fabulous summer colors and looks for guys and we’re loving ‘em! What’s going to be your BAE’s sunny choice? What we love on men? Trend #1: Color-blocks!Can’t wait to see your bae in full color? Get him color-blocked tees and sweatshirts. They’re cool, bright and happy! The brighter,…
The most trending style of 2020
The print that ruled all the ramps and its cool, summer memories are now etched in our hearts! Cathy D’Souza, our trend-spotter, has the dirt on what it is! It’s tie & dye! The cool, bright, casual and summery prints are the most trending style of the year so far. It came back with a…
What to wear when you’re always at home?
Here’s a list of things that you can wear to keep your days peppy and stylish, even when you’re at home. Thank you, Cathy D’Souza, for creating this super cool work-from-home wardrobe. #1 The cute little sundressWhy wait to be out in the sun? Get out onto your balcony and sit and chill with some…
Missing the sun while staying at home?
Here’s how you keep your summer mood on even when you’re at home throughout. Cathy D’Souza, our fashion expert, tells us how to get the perfect summer selfies. Step 1Find that sunlit spot in your home. Near the window, on your balcony, right at the foot of your bed…. Find it and deck it up…
Colors of the month? Pretty in pink & sunshine yellow!
Pinks and yellows have never been more in season, or stylish! Get your favorite looks in place using these two ‘hot and happening’ colors with our stylist, Cathy D’Souza. The cute girl-next-door lookGet a white and pink tee, preferably with some cute enhancement like a puffy sleeve or a frilly neckline and pair it with…
Things to do in self isolation
Cathy D’Souza is digging up her buried hobbies and living her life all new, in this stay-at-home time. What’s your ‘new thing to do’ this summer? Every day before I start working, I keep some time for myself and have my morning coffee. I usually read or listen to my favorite music during this time.…
The Stay-at-Home Morning Ritual
With every day merging into another in this lockdown, all you need is a morning ritual to get you active to work or study at home with full vigor. Cathy D’Souza, wellness expert gets you a great one, inspired by her own. Good morning! The first thing you do at times like these is make…
Check it out!
Love checks? Menswear is all about plaid and flannels and women are lining up for some checked fun. So, gear up for flannels for summer!! Color-blocked flannels are the next big thing. Patches and pops of different colors on a checked shirt is the perfect way to step out, this summer. Pair it with denims…
Graphic prints? The crazier, the better!
We’re in love with graphics, bold and sassy, subtle and classy! Cartoons, slogans, all kind! Cathy D’Souza, our fashion stylist, tells us all the cool ways to wear graphics. Character Fun!I love a classic Tom & Jerry print sweater or on my tee. It’s always good to be updated with the latest ones, whether GOT’s…
Bring out your inner glow, it’s Spring-time!
It’s the season of fresh fruits and flowers and we are in love with the way they care for our skin. Here’s a list of all things full of spring goodness for your skin, gathered by Cathy D’Souza, our wellness expert! Fruits always help my skin glow and this is the perfect time to indulge!…
Red is in and we’re in love with the color of love!
While pastels and corals are sweeping the ramps, it’s the perfect, sassy hot red that’s stealing our hearts! Cathy D’Souza, our style expert, tells us how to wear it this season! The perfect pout color is back and trending hawt! The best way to adopt the style is just that – get a pout! Choose…
The crazy lipper? Or cute in frenzy? Pick your fav Lip Color!
Only so many trends are working on the ramps and the fashion streets of the world and we’ve picked our favs. Get your perfect pick too! Listed by Cathy D’Souza, trend spotter. Red lips are just the hottestRev up your mood and glam quotient with a bright hot red on your lips. You can pair…
Jack-it with love!
The season of love is seeing a LOT of jackets around. Can’t see any trendsetters stepping out without one this Spring. ‘So, sport it right, with these fabulous choices,’ says our in-house stylist Cathy D’Souza. The weather’s cool and pleasant and a light jacket over your outfit fits right and looks amazing! I can’t imagine…
The 30-Day Yoga Challenge!
Our wellness expert, Cathy D’Souza, took this challenge, and here are her thoughts! Wanna try? There aren’t enough reasons for me to love yoga. It helps me destress, balances my diet, makes my stamina grow and makes me look fabulous! I tried yoga for 30 days straight, starting small at the beginning and pushing myself…
What’s Trending on Your Toes?
Shoes that are making the ramps this season! Cathy D’Souza, our trendspotter, is getting them all. Want to add them to your wish list? 2020 is turning out to be so much fun, with great fashion icons flooding the ramps and red carpets with styles that are unheard of. And we’re picking up our favs…
Put your Spring Bling on!
Spring is a-blooming and the fresh new wardrobe for the flower season awaits! We can’t wait to delve into garden colors and bright prints. Cathy D’Souza, our styling expert, has spotted the trends off the ramps for the season! Check ‘em out. I dove into all the fashion shows around the world and came up…
Grammy season? We’re ready to red carpet!
We’re going gaga over the OTT looks at the Grammys and can’t wait to list down our favs! Keep scrolling. First and foremost, who loves Billie Eilish more than we do? We’re so, so, excited for her wins. But it wasn’t just her awards that rocked the Grammys! Her all green look, especially her emerald…
Healthy resolutions for the coming weeks?
Cathy D’Souza, our health expert has a few great ideas to kick start your year with good health! Read on. Dry Month Pick a date and go a month without drinking. This means no hangovers too, so good news! It helps you maintain your weight if you’re into beer, and can bring your body temperature…
Lavender on your mind?
Ours too! Lavender has caught our hearts and our attention and we just can’t get over it. Cathy D’Souza loves lavender as much as we do and she knows just how to wear it. Lavender is the perfect color to wear on a winter sunny afternoon and slay in it. It is pastel, so it’s…
What to eat in January?
New Year resolutions are all about staying healthy, but food cravings are on a high during winters. What to do? Cathy D’Souza, our food expert, tells us all the yummy things to dive into this January without feeling too guilty! It’s easy to let go and jump in warm apple pies, hot chocolate with cookies…
January weather got your wardrobe in a twist?
We know what to wear! It’s chilly, windy and slightly gloomy, but it’s the season of cherry blossoms and we’re totally in the mood to pop out from the crowd with happy thoughts, good mood, and colors on our clothes! Cathy D’Souza, our trend spotter, tells us how! Say goodbye to gloomy with your style;…
Christmas comforts, anyone?
Pack your summer suitcases and stash them under your beds for a few months, because Christmas is here and so is the season to snuggle, cuddle and basically cozy up in pure comfort, says Cathy D’Souza, our fashion and wellness expert! How merry are you? Because, we’re dipping our toes in the realms of comfort…
Stepping into the New year with style?
No? Maybe? Well, we have the perfect way to deck up for New year. Be party ready and Instagram fabulous with these following trends listed by our trend spotter Cathy D’Souza. Dusty pink is going to be big in 2020. So, start early with this gorgeous color! We’d recommend this short-suit for your January 1st…
Classic Blue is the color of 2020!
Pantone announced the color of the year, and we’re already in deep love! Classic blue is all things good, says Cathy D’Souza, fashion expert. Classic blue is just that… classic! It’s bright yet soothing, familiar yet surprising. This gorgeous shade of azure is going to take up the ramps by storm. I’m wrapping myself in…
Kareena’s picks? We know ‘em all!
We know something that you don’t! Yes, yes, yes, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s wardrobe secrets and what she loves! Wouldn’t you want to find out? Classic blue is just that… classic! It’s bright yet soothing, familiar yet surprising. This gorgeous shade of azure is going to take up the ramps by storm. Elle helped us find…
What’s your state of mind? ‘Sweet, young thing’ forever?
‘Your style decides your age’, says Cathy D’Souza, our styling expert, and we totally agree! Who says you need to change the way you dress with age or size or a society-proclaimed sense of style? A cute tee with culottes or a denim jacket over your work dress? Sexy, sassy, formal or cute? Your choice…
Who’s hawt, trendy and always on-fleek? Psst.. She’s the biggest name in fashion.
We’re crushing big time on the trendiest celebrity of the country, and we can’t keep calm. Why is she so hot? Cathy D’Souza breaks down all her major features, including, good looks, good looks and good looks! 5 reasons why we love Kareena Kapoor Khan?? I can give you a million reasons, but here we…
How to wear leather this winter?
The months of shivers are here and your style is about to get layered up. But what makes winter more stylish and glamorous? Leather, of course! Cathy D’Souza, our styling expert has found out all the different ways to wear leather in this weather! It’s leather weather and I can’t think of enough ways to…
The Black Friday Checklist
It’s here! The biggest shopping day and week is right around the corner and you need to prepare! Here are the few things you should be ready with before your alarm clock hits the midnight mark, says Cathy D’Souza, expert stylist and avid shopper. The best part about Black Fridays? They go on for about…
3 reasons why you should fall in love with sheer!
Sheer is in and we are loving the minimalistic ways people are choosing to sheer it on the ramps of the world! Cathy D’Souza, our styling expert tells us why we should opt for sheers. There’s so much you can do with your look with an added sheer item in your ensemble. I’m thinking how…
It’s the time to Velvet!
The soft, dazzling textured fabric is back in our wardrobes with winter and we can’t keep calm! We love velvet, and you should too… Cathy D’Souza, our styling expert, tells you why! If you really need reasons to wear velvet, I have many, but the staring at your face is that – it’s winter! I…
5 NOT Unhealthy junk food you can munch on!
Keep your cravings at bay and your waistlines in check with these 5 foods that you’d love. Cathy D’Souza, our health & living expert, gives us her thumbs up! How many times have you sat at home wondering what would taste best while binging on Netflix? Or how often do you get random cravings when…
Warm & toasty, longline coats are the best!
Have you ever seen a winter or Christmas movie without the actress wearing a longline coat? It’s by far the sassiest, sexiest and classiest winter wear there ever was! And our Styling expert, Cathy D’Souza, agrees! In the season of layering, that final dash of warmth in the form of a long coat is style,…
Want to make your whites more colorful this winter?
Cathy D’Souza, our expert stylist and trend spotter is all about white this season, and we’re forcing her to add some rainbow to her wardrobe! Check out how she does it! With all your cardigans and jackets out, winter is hitting us with a spot of sunshine… and my go-to color is still white! I…
#MOVEMBER and #NOSHAVENOVEMBER Men across the world stand for a cause
This November, like very November since 1999, men across the world are taking a stand against shaving off their beards and moustaches, to raise awareness about prostate cancer! Cathy D’Souza says, let’s stand along! It’s not just about prostate cancer, No Shave November is also about letting men know and understand all about testicular cancer,…
Winter Care Guidebook!
Yes, winters are all about festivals and gifts and lights… warm clothes, cozy blankets and hot cocoa! But amidst all of this snugly comfort, we tend to miss out on our health and wellbeing. Wellness expert, Cathy D’Souza, talks about winter self-care. It’s the season of comfort, but also chilly dry winds, lots of unhealthy…
Is caffeine really bad for you?
Raise your hand if your mornings are incomplete without a cup of joe or tea. Cathy D’Souza, our wellness expert, breaks the myths related to coffee! I am pro caffeine whether it comes in a cup of hot coffee, some cocoa, a mug full of soothing tea or even a dark chocolate bar! People say…
The mystery of winter nail care!
The season of beauty terror is here. Cathy D’Souza, our beauty expert, is here to rescue your soft and healthy nails from ruining this winter! Winter makes your hair dry and full of static. Your lips are chapped all the time and your skin is dry and matted with dead skin. But the worst of…
Tied up, Laced up!
Lace it up with a knot! The shoelace pattern on your outfits and accessories is flooding the ramps with a rage, says Cathy D’Souza, our trend spotter. Why is it so popular? Know now! Nautical knots, cowboy side-ties, or bohemian laces, the ancient Greek ‘gladiator’ style of tying up your outfit is hot in trend!…
Why should girls have all the fun?
It’s time to shower some winter trends for our darling men, make them look a little more… hotter! Cathy D’Souza, our trend explorer, goes on the hunt for some winter eye candy. Boys, we’re here to make your winter wardrobes trendier and hotter! The season is flowing with fab winter wear and we can’t wait…
Eat your way to a slimmer body!
The world where superfoods can make you slimmer is here! If you’re planning a healthy, slimming diet, here’s a list of foods you should eat more, and why! Cathy D’Souza, our wellness expert, approves of this yummy way of weight loss! Ready to flaunt your bodycon dresses? The path to being toned and healthy is…
Glitter, studded or classic solids! Belts are always on fleek.
Belts are back in trend, and this winter they’re going big and bold! Best part? Cathy D’souza, our style expert, has found the trendiest Forever 21 styles to go with your everyday looks! Who knew that the biggest accessory trend on the block will be nothing close to bags or shoes? It’s belts that are…
Pink is the color of the month
October is here with festivities in hand, but it’s also the month of Breast Cancer Awareness. ‘So, let’s color the town pink,’ says Cathy D’Souza, our fashion expert. Pink October is here and all I can think of are the wonderful ways to show some love! Pink is one of my favorite colors and I’m…
Winter skin-love on your mind?
The season change causing skin-breakouts? It’s time to change your regime for a winter glow! Cathy D’Souza, our beauty expert, talks about a failsafe beauty schedule for the upcoming season. It’s about to get super-cold, super windy and dry – meaning dry, itchy skin that has lost its natural glow and moisture. Sometimes, winter air…
Oh, So Jewelry!
It’s time to get bejeweled and decked up, the festive season is here. And your bling needs to be on point! Cathy D’Souza shows us the different trends in town. Get your jewelry box revamped! Let the sparkle never disappear off you! My fav part of dressing up is when I add that extra glitter…
Color your hair right!
Pop of electric blue? Flash of pink? Or going rainbow altogether? The color craze is here and your hair needs to be ready for it! Our beauty expert Cathy D’Souza explains what to keep in mind when getting your hair colored. Hair color is cool, sassy and the perfect way to lift your mood for…
The footwear drama: Boots vs. Sneakers
What to choose and when to choose? Our style expert Cathy D’Souza tells us her preferences when it comes to boots and sneakers. My personal opinion? I’d choose sneakers for comfort and boots for fashion! But then there’s this: Sneakers when paired right with your outfits are super fashionable, and boots when bought right, can…
Fash Survival Kit: Denim ‘Shots’
Get these stylish ‘shots’ and you’re on an all-time high this season. Yes, denim shorts never ever go out of fashion, and the best part? It’s just so easy to make them look cool. Frayed, rolled up, stone washed, pinafore style… slay the short style as you like. Here are some thoughts from our fashion…
The New York Fashion Week Takeaways
It’s that time of the year again, when all fashion-following eyes are stuck to the ramps and streets of the fashion capitals of the world. New York just hosted their Fashion Week and we can’t keep our star struck selves calm! Check out what Cathy D’Souza, our style expert, will bring into her wardrobe, this…
Shades are back in business
The sun is playing peek-a-boo as the fury of the rains subside across most of the country. And so now, it’s rainbow season! Pick your fav tinge off the rainbow and wear it on your gorgeous eyes. Our style blogger Cathy D’Souza is out shopping for ‘shades of the season’! It’s been a while since…
The Raincoat Drama
Yes, the rains are fading but why not make a style statement while you can? Raincoats come with a lot of drama… how can you trick this drama to bend in your favor? Cathy D’Souza has the answer for you! Yes, nowadays there are hundreds of choices when it comes to raincoats… But you just…
A pop of white is all you need this summer!
What cheerfully bounces off all of this scorching heat? WHITES! And while at it, it looks fab too! From white sundress to classic shirts, I’m crushing on all whites right now. Summer ramps are working it all over the world, and I say ‘Yay’. Here are all the ways I’m going to rock the icy-white…
Monsoon – your feet’s enemy!
So, prep up for combat, because you need your feet to be happy in order to dance in the rains! Cathy D’Souza, our wellness blogger, has her feet dipped in goodness and she’s ready with her perfected list of foot-care tips! Mud, puddles, wet socks, moist weather, dirt under your toenails… I can go on…
The trendiest health hacks for monsoon
“Hear, hear! The rains are here… Everything you’ve always wanted to do – like stay in bed with hot cocoa or say goodbye to socks and shoes – have now become health hacks. So, indulge in all things happy and say hello to good health!” says Cathy D’Souza, our wellness blogger. Kale, matcha, avocados and…
Is it time to bring out faux leather? ALWAYS!
Not only is this material an animal welfare miracle, but also, its waterproof! So, bring in the rains, because we’re going to ‘rock’ the season, says trend spotter, Cathy D’Souza… Don’t you feel like you can conquer the world when you’re wearing faux leather leggings? Well, I sure do! Faux leather is the one material…
Rainy day make-up? We got you covered
“Why are you crying?” is the first question that pops up every time the rain destroys your make-up! Waterproof products are not only expensive, but also wear off easy. So, here’s a list of fail-safe make-up ideas by our beauty blogger to keep you slayin’, even in monsoon! No matter how perfect your make-up is,…
It’s Julia Child’s Birthday, and we can’t keep calm!
‘If you love Meryl Streep as much as I do and still haven’t seen Julie and Julia, wait till the 15th! It’s her birthday, coinciding with our Independence Day, and I’m going to make a tri colored dinner… yaas queen!’ Are you as excited as our food loving, wellness blogger Cathy D’Souza? Julia Child, aka…
Let it rain! Get skin LIT, still
So the season of romantic rains continue on its last lap. Yummy chai, short dresses with gum boots, lush greens everywhere and also… dull, dead skin! ‘Alas, with the season, your skin changes too and you need to revamp your regime to get back your glow!’ says our beauty blogger Cathy D’Souza. Exfoliate. Cleanse. Tone.…
Eat that trend!
‘The world is slowly turning sustainable (finally!!), and good health is on the charts. The food trends are all pointing to a better lifestyle. Y’all ready to be the healthiest gen there ever was?’ Wellness blogger, Cathy D’Souza lists down the trendiest foods you need to try or switch to, right now! Over to her……
The Season of Chai
This monsoon don’t spill the tea, it’s time to drink it. Cathy D’Souza, our wellness blogger, talks over (and about) tea and how it’s lit for the weather! As monsoon settles in, there’s nothing better than curling up in a fluffy blanket with a book and a cup of something hot, but instead of the…
Cheers! To the season of PRINTS
Your rain boots are out, and your heavy denims are now hidden behind everything else. Yes, the season that flips your wardrobe is here! The skies will forever be grey – pulling your mood down with it. ‘Enter – Prints!!’ By trendspotter Cathy D’Souza While I never really have to justify wearing prints, it’ll be…
Frizzy hair, DO care!
Monsoons are here. Well so is the deadly trap of humid weather and (Aaaaaaaaarrgh) frizzy hair! Get set with Cathy D’Souza, our beauty expert, and keep your hair healthy, luscious and hydrated. Avoid getting your hair coloured during this time. Experiments with chemicals during this season will damage your hair. Avoid all heated devices as…
A new trend-twister’s on the block – Lucky Patel!
Come, meet the architect who is painting our hearts with popping colours and a wondrous mishmash of ethnic & western fashion! Cathy D’Souza, stylist and blogger, is mesmerized with the vibrant wardrobe of Lucky Patel, our newest addition to fashionistas we love… Comfort – that’s the word she chooses when asked about why she has…
Prone to cold? Here are some of my Grandma’s home-hacks
Drip, drizzle, sniff… Acchhoo!Colds. The season’s worst way to fall sick is right around the corner, says our fashion & wellness blogger (yes, she’s that too) Cathy D’Souza. While it’s exhausting and weakening, people expect you to function the way you usually do as its ‘common’. Even Google thinks it’s just a ‘harmless’ virus. Harmless,…
Everything but white!
It’s that time of the year again! It’s pouring outside, with mud splatters awaiting. Do you really want to wear whites? Trend-spotter Cathy D’Souza tells us what to replace our whites with this monsoon, and be on top of your game. Whites. Everyone loves white. But they tend to get transparent when wet, muddy and…
Keep Calm and Stay Hydrated!
We’ve all been there – drained after work or college, diving into the unhealthy, short-lived happiness of sugar drinks… Dehydration in the summertime is dangerous. So, here are a few kickass ways to keep the aqua in, and doing it in style, says lifestyle blogger Cathy D’Souza. Remember the childhood TV ads of a graphic…
Let it rip!
It’s all about distress this season. Literally. You love denim but this season with the mercury dropping, you’re not too sure. Here’s an idea. Try a little peek here and a little display there, works well! Here’s a style tip – try pairing your favorite distressed denims with my choice of the month: frayed crop…
How this young blogger perfected an easy-going street-style!
Peppy, yet bold, Ushvaaya Kunder’s voguish girl-next-door look is straight-up #goals and her whopping 44.2k followers sure love her! Fashion follower Cathy D’Souza catches up with her. This Mumbai-based 19-year-old is colorful, breezy and eccentric. You can tell just by browsing through her Instagram blog. With wild prints (tiger prints being her favorite), solid bold…
A pop of white is all you need this summer!
What cheerfully bounces off all this scorching heat? WHITES! And while at it, it looks fab too! From white sundresses to classic shirts, I’m crushing out on all whites right now. Summer ramps are working it all over the world, and I say ‘Yay’. Here are all the ways I’m going to rock the icy-white…
Meet @Aircastlebuilder, stylist, model and genius shopper
“I spent some time in the colorful wardrobe of a young, ‘on fleek’ fashionista, and I have fallen in love with clothes all over again!” Trendspotter Cathy D’souza speaks with Instagram hottie Aparna Arora Five minutes into my conversation with Aparna, I knew that she’s all about fashion! This gorgeous blogger (and stylist) prefers comfort…
Planning a spectacular date night at home in the summer?
Here’s how you can keep it cool, yet super hawt, at the same time! Cathy D’Souza knows exactly what to cook to make it casual-but-romantic AF… Let’s face it – it’s hot. So, stay in and enjoy some relax time. And maybe don that cool chef’s hat to take him by surprise. Think light, crispy,…
Muse Cannes: My Fav Takeaways
Cannes 2019 has come and gone. But left us with fashion inspiration to last a year. I’ve browsed through, over and over, the standards and the standouts of this year… and I just can’t stop fangirling! Here are the styles I’m bringing home – says trend spotter Cathy D’Souza. The Classy ClassicsBlack & white or…
How to Get Swim-Perfect Skin (Skinny Dipping, Anyone?)
Crushing on those mangoes and lychees? Yaas, the Indian summer is all about yummy fruits, short shorts and crop tops, but sadly also about oiliness, patchy skin, pimples, rashes and roughness… Check these golden 10 for a guaranteed glow as you dive into the cool blue of the pool – listed by beauty writer Cathy…
My fail-safe feel-good list
Yes, I have a list. And you should have one too. So, jot down your pick-me-ups. Check mine for some inspiration. By trend observer Cathy D’Souza So, who doesn’t go through the blues? Even if peppy is your usual state-of-mind, the dumps will take you down sometimes. Here’s what I do to keep up the…
Want to look runway-ready for your special date?
Yaas gurl! I’ve got your back. Check out these date-night-dressing pointers for you to look gorgeous on the go! Aah! Date nights… (sigh) Get dressed, look your best, put on that extra glamour and get your flirt on… and let someone special pamper you through the evening. But are you worried about how you have…
On Your Plate, All Things Delish & Cool
Sun-kissed days are meant to gel well with refreshing, yummy and colorful summer staples. Cool off with fresh fruits and detoxing flavors. Here’s a list of my favorites. By trend observer Cathy D’Souza The temperature is soaring and the mercury doesn’t look to descend any time soon. Apart from the occasional swim at the local…
Drop The Hemlines… It’s Time for Midis!
Fashion lapped a full circle when hemlines went from really long, to kind-of long, to extremely short and back to kind-of-long again. Also known as midis, skirts that end right below the knees or at the mid-calf are all the rage right now and everyone from Coachella to the Billboard Music Awards are giving it…
The season of stripes is here and I’ve never been happier
Oh, wait… it never left. Because no matter what the season is, I can’t get enough of stripes, says trend spotter, Cathy D’Souza. Long have I waited to pull out all the pastel stripes in my wardrobe and bring them to the forefront. Summer closets look oh-so-yummy with stripes and, personally, remind me of ice-creams…
Ready for your salty, sun-kissed summer hair?
What better way to kick-start your summer adventures than a peppy new haircut? Messy, curly, short, or wavy, here’s a list of fabulous AF Instagram-able haircuts for you! By trend observer Cathy D’Souza While looking fabulous is priority #1, going to the hairdresser has a few extra perks during summer. You can clear your neck…
I Rustle Up the Healthiest Breakfast On A Budget, Here’s How
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what most people don’t realise is that to make it a healthy one, is one helluva effort and it is expensive – well, mostly. But here’s the thing, I do a mix of stuff that’s interesting and does not burn a hole in the pocket…
Here’s Why Charcoal Ice Cream Needs to Stay!
As black as the trendiest black, and as creamy as cream itself, charcoal ice cream is the latest in a list of food trends that’s here to stay. What makes it tick? Why are millennials going gaga over it and why does it need to stay… Cathy D’Souza give you the lowdown on this ‘it’…
Beauty Addicts, Here Are 6 Things to Banish From Your Beauty Routine
Each one of us is constantly in pursuit of great skin and we go to great lengths, and through even greater bank balance blows, to achieve the kind of skin we deem perfect. But in the pursuit of perfection, we often end up with routines that are doing more damage to our skin than good.…
When I’m Happy, My Instagram Page Reflects It
It’s the parallel to a cluttered or minimal home reflecting the state of your mind: A happy mind mirrors one’s Instagram feed – or vice versa I am an Instagram addict – I am constantly posting new content and constantly trying newer ways to make my feed look prettier (my latest obsession is this app…
The Cutest Mini Skirts To Up Your OOTD Game!
From being fashion outcasts in the early 20th century to becoming staples in the 21st century, miniskirts mark an era of rebellion in the history of fashion, says Cathy D’Souza In 2019, after gaining cult status amongst loyalists, and after going through a number of tweaks, the new and improved mini skirt is a covetable…
How To Take Your Look From Basic To Extra With Just A Printed Shirt
There’s something really fun about men who wear shirts with quirky prints – is it just their aura or do prints make men seem more vital, interesting? In a first, fashion follower Cathy D’Souza sets out to find the truth behind prints…. The thing with quirky prints is that they can be carried off…
My Newest Beauty Buys And How They Make Every Outfit Lit AF
Little did I know that a dash of highlighter goes a long way in amping up a monochrome ensemble. Or that ombré lips, a la Jessica Alba and Blake Lively, is almost like a nod to a plunging, sequined outfit – the kinds that can make nosy neighbours frown, says fashion and beauty observer Cathy…
I Love My Hips And, Thankfully, They Never Lie!
I am a skinny-turned-curvy girl and nothing has bothered me through life more than finding the perfect pair of pants or jeans. It took me patience and an understanding of my body to finally get comfortable with shopping for lowers, declares fashion observer Cathy D’Souza. I grew up without a bottom, quite literally! I would…
I Only Ate At The Most Millennial Restaurants For A Week. Here’s My Story!
Matcha ice-cream and squid ink pasta piqued my interest but my one and true love is a smoothie bowl – simple, healthy, and something I can whip up at home in a matter of minutes. It’s the best time to be a millennial, declares Cathy D’Souza By some divine intervention last month, I decided I…
An 18-Year-Old Influencer Tells Us Why Comfort Will Always Come First
Bhabna Das, an up and coming influencer from Guwahati loves playing with colours. As a student who is currently studying in Shillong, she loves to balance her studies with a style sense that’s all about comfortable silhouettes, colours, and feminine prints. Fashion influencer Cathy D’Souza checks her out It takes passion, dedication and hard work…
My Weekends At Home Are Better Than Any Holiday. Here’s Why.
Spending time at home, with friends over, and without the pressure of having to dress up in anything more than my pyjamas, tracks or even those really teeny tiny shorts – hmm… Sure is my kind of leisure! It ranks higher on my list of priorities than stressing about where to go on my next…
#Truth: Bodysuits Are Bae For Every Body Type
My body has changed a lot since the time I left college and took on a very hectic 9 to 5 job. Right from bagels and cream cheese for breakfast to a quick-but-very-unhealthy pasta for dinner, my waistline isn’t exactly going in the direction I want to. And so, I am ever so grateful for…
My Spring Fling: Earthy Outfits And Bright Eyeshadow FTW
As much as I love brightly-hued outfits, I am currently in the kind of mood where I only want to wear olive greens, browns, near-neutral hues and camouflage. However, it seems, I am unable to let go of my obsession for bright colours as I pair my earthy outfits with the most vivid, crazy eye…
How A Blogger Personalised Her Style And Owned It (Even Through Her Pregnancy!)
Ankita Rai, loves solid colours and, unlike her contemporaries, avoids a lot of prints and glitter. Her Instagram feed gives us a peek into her minimalist style and why she loves doing what she does. Here, she breaks down her style and how one can stay stylish even through pregnancy. Cathy D’Souza catches up with…
My Recent Beach Holiday Pics Are Lit And How. Here’s Why
Backpacking through the bustling markets of Goa, India, and spending my evenings on the calm beaches in the south of the coastal state made me realise I’d cracked the code to the perfect holiday pictures. All you need is a dash of pink, some denim thrown in and a radiant smile to tie it all…
Cute Gone Sexy (& so not flaky)
I’ve grown up with soft features, a round face and a body you wouldn’t necessarily call “sexy”. But, I’ve managed to master the art of fitting into the definition of “sexy” while maintaining the impish charm so often associated with me. It doesn’t take much, and it doesn’t mean you have to fit into either…
#CheckMate: The Complete Guide To My Favourite Print This Season
There are two extremes to wearing checks – it can either turn out clownish or you can look uber refined in them. Right from school (when my checked uniform groomed me to take on this trend) to working in a fashion publication (where checks are the instant cure for Monday blues), I’ve had a love-hate…
I’m Having A ‘Mean Girls’ Moment With My Wardrobe-musts
Of all the things that made ‘Mean Girls’a cult classic, the pastel pink outfits (made popular by Regina George) are grossly underrated. Prompting a pastel mayhem in the early 2000s, ‘Mean Girls’ is relevant today as much for its iconic dialogues (“You can’t sit with us”), as it is for the style elegance of its…
21 Years Since K2H2, & I’m Still Into Collegiate Graphics!
From Rahul’s (SRK’s forever avatar) brightly-coloured, printed t-shirts and fanny packs to pre-sari-wearing Anjali’s iconic overalls, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’s most memorable moments were when the lead cast set major fashion goals, declares Cathy D’Souza Rahul from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was a cheater when it came to basketball alright, but not when it came…
From The Gym To The Streets – You Da Bomb!
I’d like to believe it all started with Gwen Stefani and her cool-girl vibe from the 90s, but to the Kardashians’ credit, athleisure went to another level when socks-and-slides and leather skirts with kicks became a thing (a certain Kanye West also deserves part of the credit). My personal encounter with athleisure and the load…
Spread Your Wings And Fly. Quite Literally!
Why blend in when you can stand out? Wide, wider, wider than wide sleeves for the girl who wants to break free of shackles! Here’s how to do it, by someone just as cool as you…. By Cathy D’Souza Don’t mess with me. I’m fully armed. Yes, this season, as the temperatures dip, my sleeves…
There’s A Picnic On My Bed!
Be the weekend nerd, read the papers cover to cover, be the comfort-food whizz and rustle up the most delish pancakes in a jiffy and snuggle right back in! Chocolate cake, marshmallows, woollen socks, a soft blanket and lots of cuddles… Says millennial Cathy D’Souza Not long ago, I was an 18-year-old partying it up…
Gilded Fingers That Are Lit AF
A snazzy pale pink and gold manicure on cat nails, paired with finger cuffs, is perfection. In the era of the Kardashian-Jenners, nail art and finger dress-up is to die for. Know more from someone who believes she’d make a very rich hand artist…By fashion follower Cathy D’Souza I look back at my teen years…
Ready for #AirportStyle?
For her who doesn’t need to try too hard. Slay it with separates and fly high on the mix and match (or not). Get the dope! By fashion follower Cathy D’Souza The jet-setting style that celebrities have perfected down to the T includes a bunch of factors. One is the all-important matter of ‘finding one…