Skin Care

We have to take care of our skin with most interest. It is not only possible by taking regular vitamins and healthy foods, but we have to take extra care on our skin.

How to care you Skin and Hair?
It is advisable to wash your face frequently with water to avoid deposit of grease on your skin in summer. You can use plain water for cleaning your face. Massage your skin with ice cubes. It is important that you should avoid wrinkles on your skin. The recommended lotion to avoid wrinkle is a mixture of cucumber, egg white and a teaspoon of lemon juice and vodka. Apply this lotion on your face and wash you face after 10 minutes. To get a better result you should do this application at least twice a week.
To avoid Pimples you can apply tomato pulp on your face daily. This will not allow the dust particles to deposit on your skin. This is one among the best treatment for pimples. Skin should always glow because the skin will reflect the condition of your body. To get a glowing skin you can make a mixture of almond, rose water, lemon juice in equal quantity, apply on you face, and let it be for whole night. You can wash it out in the morning, first with warm water and next with cold water. After doing this application you will really feel that your skin will glow. There is a tonic to keep your skin ever young, mix one egg yolk with a teaspoon of honey and turmeric, and apply on your face. This tonic can be preserved in refrigerator more than 15 days.
It is important to take care on your skin, and also you have to take equal care on you hair also. Because of proper care, your hair loss can be stopped. There is a tonic to prevent hair loss. Boil 250 ml of mustard and 60gm of henna leaves continually till you can get the oil like mixture. Filter this mixture and apply on your hair regularly, it will really prevent hair loss.

Soaps for Your Skin

Selecting a correct soap for correct skin is really a difficult task, because types of skin are not similar. There are various skin types like Dry Skin, Oily Skin, and Normal Skin, so it is better you can consult you doctor before selecting soap. It is important to check out the ingredients, which are used in soap. Choose a cleansing soap will suit for you skin. It is better you can make a mixture of your own which is not harmful to your skin. You should be very careful in selecting soap, or else you will really suffer from dangerous skin allergies or skin problems.









Simple Tips to Maintain Your Skin
You can keep your skin healthy and glow by practicing the below mentioned simple tips. You have to consume at least 8 Glasses of water daily. Scrub you skin with milk. It will make your skin soft. Applying a mixture of honey and lemon juice daily will really give you a great look. Massage your skin with beetroot paste for 10 minutes. Apply a mixture of Sandalwood powder with rose water and 5 drops of milk on you face and wash after 15 minutes. Drinking water mixed with honey daily is recommended to keep your skin shiny and smooth.

My sister - My best friend

"She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities.  She is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway.  She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark.  She is your teacher, your defense attorney, your personal press agent, even your shrink.  Some days, she's the reason you wish you were an only child"

Sisters. Confidantes. Best friends. Protectors.

This is what Raga and I have been from day one.
People who meet us now, as adults, ask us if we have always been so close. People find that so funny especially since there is a 5 year age gap between us. Raga has always been like a best friend that I can never get rid of.
I still remember the day she was born. I was soooo excited to have a baby sister to play with and someone who would be my best friend.
Ever since she was a kid she's had a very serious front but then can be quirky and funny at times. Even though we have a big age difference, she's the more mature one (or I don't know if it's because I never actually grew up)




She often advices me which I find amusing.
In college, I’d often come home to hear her waiting to hear about my day and what happened.

While we have had our moment, certainly, I have always been so grateful for my sister and the loving, caring, wonderful sister bond we share.
We both know that no matter what, we will always be there for each other. We will always be so proud of each other’s accomplishments, and be each other’s biggest cheerleaders.
We will always be there for a hug, a laugh, a cry, a venting session – anywhere, anytime one of us needs it. We will never turn our backs on each other.
Raga is the only person who can make me laugh when I'm down like few people can.
I love how we can be in a crowded room, with many other people, and all it takes is a knowing look at one another to understand that both of us think something is funny. Or outrageous. Or ridiculous.
We understand each other like no one else.
It’s a sister thing.
But although we are so similar in so many ways – our senses of humor, our loyalty to family, our entrepreneurial spirits, our capacities to love, our penchants for gossip – we are very different in many ways, too.
But our differences only serve to complement us even more.
Raga is very expressive. If something is on her mind, she will not hesitate to let you know. Anyone, really, who wants to know. The whole story. From start to finish. And then some.
I am much more reflective. If something is on my mind, I prefer to take my time to think about it on my own. And share when I am ready to share. Only what I want to share. And only with whom I want to share.

Raga is also very smart. I call her the brains of the family.
She plans things in advance and s very ambitious. She has always gone ahead and done whatever she has decided in her mind to do and I admire that about her.


I am so grateful to be able to talk, laugh, and collaborate together. Mom's sister was 12 years older than her so she is like our sister too. We all just have fun together. We respect each other. We love each other.

For Raga, caring about me means caring about the ones I love. And vice versa.
We will always support one another.

We are Sisters. Confidantes. Best friends. Protectors.

Eat your way to beauty..............

In my 9 years of modelling I've heard tons of advice on how to eat right. Have you heard advice like "bananas make your hair shine or papayas make your skin glow?"  So what exactly is a good diet? What is good and bad for you? You hear so much advice sometimes it confuses you.

 You don't have to starve yourself to look good. All you need is to eat the right foods.

Eyes
- Green vegetables : Spinach, zucchini, broccoli and brussels sprouts contain a caroteinoid called lutein and a pigment called zeaxanthinan. Both defend your cells from free radicals and help keep your eyes lustrous. Avoid overcooking for best benefits. Steam or sauté, instead.
- Orange and other vegetables that are rich in antioxidants and fibre work against under-eye puffiness.


Skin
- Probiotic yoghurt : It contains good bacteria that help your skin look healthy. Eczema sufferers can benefit a great deal from a daily intake.
- Fish : Oily fish such as sardines and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids that reduce skin inflammation and keep it moisturised. They also promote elasticity, keeping wrinkles at bay.
- Berries : Strawberries, blueberries, etc., contain antioxidant phytonutrients that get rid of free radicals in the blood and guard your collagen, thereby boosting skin repair. Collagen makes your skin supple, smooth and plump.


Nails
- Have chicken, turkey, pork , milk, cheese, yeast, peanuts, beans, wholegrain cereals to avoid brittle nails. Pumpkin seeds are one of the most concentrated non-meat sources of zinc. But many vegetarian foods also contain phytic acid that binds with zinc, making it unavailable to the body. Hence, take a Vitamin C supplement. It will make zinc more available.


Hair
- Poultry : Lean meats like chicken and turkey provide high quality proteins, essential for growth, repair and maintenance. Low-fat milk products such as skimmed milk, yogurt and cottage cheese are great sources too. If you like eggsand don't suffer from high cholesterol, have one yolk a day. It contains Vitamin B-12 which promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss.
- Salmon : It contains omega-3 fatty acids, B12 and iron.
- Flaxseeds : What salmon does for non-vegetarians, flax seed does for vegans.
- Oysters : Try oysters for faster hair growth. They contain zinc.
- Whole wheat and brown rice : Make sure you include whole wheat, brown rice and fortified cereals in your everyday diet.

As long as you ensure you eat right amounts of healthy food, you will always be beautiful. Remember dieting doesn't mean depriving yourself from food but rather eating the right kinds of food in the right portions.......

 

What type of clothes to wear according to your body shape and size

Ladies, it is now the time to build up on some knowledge and get to know your body shape as there are four different female body shapes. Each of these has its do’s and don’ts when buying garments for your wardrobe as it is important to know your body type and also what to buy to make you look and feel great.

The four basic types of body shapes are:

1THE PEAR-SHAPED FIGURE

Typical Pears have:

Long slender neck

Sloping and narrow shoulders

Small to medium bust

Defined waist

Curvy hips

Full thighs and calves

With this body shape you have to over play on the upper body and give your lower body a slimmer sleeker look. You have to ensure attention to your face neck and bust.

You can easily do this by using:

·        colour at the top

·        Dark colours for bottoms, and

·        Wide necklines

Tops:

You can wear the following tops with confidence:

·        Slightly looser fitting tops and fitted tops

·        Blouses with a lot of detailing

·        Tops in all sorts of prints

·        Tops with puffy sleeves and wide-set straps

·        Tops with draped-, v’d-, rounded or squared necklines

·        Halter tops that tie at the back

Dresses and skirts:

·        Flared skirts

·        A-line skirts

·        Wrap-around dresses

Bottoms:

Remember to look at the darker wash jeans or darker colour for bottoms. Also invest in midrise jeans as this will give the illusion of slimmer hips and

bottom.

Look at:

·        Pants or jeans with flared leg

·        Pants or jeans with wide-leg

·        Straight leg jeans

Shoes:

·        Pointed toes

·        Peep-toe (open front showing the toes) shoes are more flattering

·        Sleek shoes with a thinner heel

STAY AWAY FROM:

·        Stilettos heels

·        Body-hugging tight skirts

·        Full skirts

·        Jeans with huge pockets

·        Pants with bulky side pockets

·        Bold patterns, light colours and large checks used on your bottoms

·        Tight jeans

·        Jeans with a lot of detail on the hips and bottoms

·        High-waisted pants

·        No flashy belts that draw the attention to your hips and thighs

2THE APPLE-SHAPED FIGURE

Typical Apples have:

Fuller face and neck

Broad shoulders

Fuller bust

Fuller, undefined waist

Narrow hips

Shapley legs

Balance is always the goal and should be kept in mind throughout. For the apple shape we have to draw the focus to your best attributes which will be your breasts and legs. You have to ensure the appearance of slimmer shoulder and waist.

Tops:

You can wear the following tops with confidence:

·        Wrap-around tops

·        Fitted tops (but not too tight)

·        Tops with v-necklines

·        A camisole or tank top with matching top is the best for you

·        Belted blouses and jackets

·        Darker solid coloured tops

Dresses and skirts

Skirts in chiffon and silk work the best for you. Make sure that your skirts are fitted at the waist and flared towards the hem

·        Shorter skirts

·        A-line skirts

·        Tulip skirts

·        Dresses with lots of details around the neckline

Bottoms:

·        Jeans with flat front

·        Jeans with back pocket and flaps

·        Boot-cut and flared-leg jeans

·        Lighter washes in jeans

·        Capris with back pocket detail

Shoes:

·        Chunkier heels

·        Wedges

·        Sleek shoes with a thicker heel is the best

STAY AWAY FROM:

·        Stilettos

·        Tops that are too baggy

·        No full sleeves

·        Bold patterns and large checks above your waist

·        Jeans with darker washes

·        Tapered legs

·        Shoulder pads

3THE HOUR GLASS-SHAPED FIGURE

THE Typical Hourglasses have:

·        Symmetrical shoulder and hips

·        Full busts

·        Defined waists

·        Medium to broad hips

·        Shapely legs

You are of the fortunate few when you blessed with a hourglass shaped body. This is an ideal form and already balanced. This figure is the easiest to dress as most of the garments will look good on you.

Tops:

·        V-neck and scooped neck tops

·        Wrap-around tops

·        Halter tops

·        Small dots and patterns for tops

Dresses and skirts:

·        Pencil skirts

·        ¾ length skirts and maxi skirts

·        A-line skirts

·        Party dresses

·        Full dresses

·        Halter-neck dresses

·        Wrap-around dresses

Bottoms:

·        Slightly flared-leg jeans

·        Wide-leg jeans

·        Mid-rise jeans

·        Low-rise jeans (make sure they not too low)

·        Any kind of Capris will look good on you

Shoes:

You can wear any kind shoe as they all look good on you. The sky is the limit.

·        Stilettos

·        Wedges

·        Strappy shoes

·        Slinky shoes

STAY AWAY FROM:

·        Baggy tops and pants

·        Straight lines in tops and skirts and jackets

·        Shorts that are too short

·        Blouses with ruffles (will hide all your good features)

·        Tops with large prints and checks and stripes (don’t hide away those

good features)

4 THE RECTANGULAR FIGURE

Typical Rectangles have:

·        A full neck

·        Broad back

·        Average bust

·        Undefined waist

·        Great legs and arms

This is the ideal shape for today’s model. As my goal is to keep the balance your goal is easy.

TOPS:

You can wear the following tops with confidence:

·        Wrap-around tops with scooped and V-necklines.

·        Spaghetti strap tops

·        Fitted tops that go in at the waist

DRESSES AND SKIRTS:

·        Dresses with a contoured waistband

·        Wraparound dresses

·        Skirts with dropped waist

·        Pencil skirts

·        A-lined skirts

·        Flared skirts

·        Maxi skirts

Bottoms:

·        Jeans with larger back pockets and flaps

·        Low rise jeans

·        Capris

SHOES:

You can wear any kind shoe as all will look good on you. The

sky is the limit.

·        Stilettos

·        Wedges

·        Strappy shoes

·        Slinky shoes

STAY AWAY FROM:

·        Vertical patterns and lines

Very tight-fitting blouses

·        High-waisted skirts, pants and jeans

·        Baggy tops and bottoms

HOUR

So next time you are going to pick up a dress keep all of this in mind................  :)