Forget design, forget embellishments. The charm of it is here for all to appreciate — a brick red monochrome; taking it a notch higher with the black paar; not to mention that savvy contrast blouse. The key — simplicity! Let the jewellery stay in the locker. You need no bling to pull off this classic!

If you are one of those naysayers screaming sari has seen its pinnacle and foresee only a downward tumble, we have news for you. Our love affair has been for eons, and it shall stay that way! Go wild with vivacious prints and sport it with a tank top of subdued green. Wrap the six yards around the body and take the anchal for a

Summer sirens calling for a cool dip — we have found our favourite way to beat the heat, and we take it upon ourselves to spread the word. For this pool session, we chose a pink-red combo for an off shoulder dress, and went wild with the accessory. The nonchalance, heavy bracelet, and of course, the cool summer

Who ever thought tank tops and exotic metal chunks go hand in hand? Not only does this raise the fashion quotient, but also radiates inexplicable oomph factors, which no woman, or man can deny. And those magical eyes! Everything is picture perfect —her persona in sync; perfection that complements the setting — the pool she floats on.

Heavy headdresses, chunky chokers and even heavier necklaces — you have all the basics clear for that Persian look. True, the dress may seem out of order. But is it? Persian traditions span over several millennia. If you thought Iranian fashion was conservative, Google for Queen Farah Pahlavi. This is

She left everything she had even known; the lil’ mermaid gave up all for love. As she comes up for air in a quest to find her lover, she takes one last deep breath — deciding to leave the waters, and come into the realms of humans! And thank the heavens for that. Pretty sure she was a mermaid in her last life too

From groceries to condiments, to gifts, the list seems never-ending as Eid arrives. A little organisation, smart use of all the different transaction methods, and having detailed lists of what one actually requires, as opposed to what we end up buying on impulse, can narrow down the entire process and make it stress-free.

Flamboyance is the name of the new game. Think convention, and then do everything opposite. Comfy on a couch — at ease in the yellow of the brightest shade, and a top that simply outshines the fiery fire of the sari. And the shades and the shoes scream — come hither!

No fuss; as good as it gets. Mix-match a hybrid of a blouse with a tunic; the anchal held in place only to do justice to the curves. A belt, or an off-shoot of the cummerbund. If you ever wondered how fashion moves here and there, know that the waist knot had moved from the ancient Persians, to the Westerners

Typically, Ramadan means a lot of planning, which truthfully remains as words on paper, or hastily typed words on a touch screen. This time around, Star Lifestyle is focusing on the practical side of things. Our highlight for this week is maintaining proper eating habits while fasting, which can be applied throughout the mo

My journey started in 2014, after I had my second daughter and found myself in extremely bad shape. Not only was I overweight and depressed (hormones I couldn’t fight against), but also sluggish and unwell all the time.

Sea Group, the leading German modular kitchen brand, is going to open its first showroom in Bangladesh, with unique modular kitchen and wardrobe designs, combined with an impeccable customer service, and the highest German quality standards.

The “Dietetics and Nutrition” department of United Hospital Limited observed The National Nutrition week 2019 on 28 April in a befitting

The billboard charts are a new form of auditory torture; the YouTube trending list of music has the lasting impression of waves on wet sand. Finding some decent listening material is over a week of scrolling away. But luckily, it payed off!

Salt — love it or hate it, you can’t do without it. We are not talking of using it as a seasoning or an essential ingredient only though! Here some of the best things centred on salt that you can do on your own.

Our daughters — may the world allow them to be so much more than we have had to go against the grain to be. Being a woman, more so in certain parts of the globe

When you are in your 30s, doing things in abundance, let's say in a week, it still falls short compared to what a 20-year-old can do, maybe in a day!

All around us are strong women who have taken their passion and love for something to create strong legacies, and one such lady is Ms Naseem Iqbal --more often recognised as just Iqbal Miss by her students over the years-- administrator and founder of the Universal Tutorial school.

Clothing line Klubhaus and Japanese restaurant Izakaya need no introductions, but the face behind them is Rayana's, who also heads the latest furniture company 'Isho' which is a part of Dekko Isho Group.

Frown all you want, but I reckon there is something weirdly blissful about smashing stuff! So much so, I do not mind going on record to say that the sound of shattering glass is oddly therapeutic to me. Before you take me as a loony on the run, I ask you to download Smash Hit on your mobile phone.