The Pouf -Is Making A Comeback This Season

If you've seen latest hairstyling of models and sociliates with hair that bulges upwards at the crown and wondered what that was all about, it's called a pouf. It's the French revolution look all over again, with the pouf making a comeback everywhere.

"A pouf is simply a bump or an elevated section of the hair,"

How To Make It:
This is usually done by lifting up a portion of the locks just above the crown and securing it with bobby pins." Not only is the hairstyle a simple one and easy to produce,the best part is that people of any age or face shape can opt for it.
"There is really no age restriction, unlike other hairstyles. Those who have a round face would be advised to opt for a slightly elevated pouf, so that it elongates their features and adds some drama. If you've got an oval or long face, you could go in for a slight bump that will add a subtle variation,"
"You can wear a pouf for any occasion -- formal or informal. For instance, if you're heading for an evening-dress occasion, the pouf needs to be a little more obvious elevated and the rest of your hair needs to be properly styled.

But if it's a casual party you're party you're attending, simply pull your hair up into a pouf and leave the rest of your hair as it is.

According to the occasion, you can add a little spice to this bulge by positioning it differently -either right on top of your crown, a little behind it or between the crown and the nape of the neck. The only difference is that those with wavy or curly hair will have to use hairspray or a hair iron to hold the bump in place.
And don't forget to accessories it -- which will take it from a plain hairstyle to something that immediately grabs attention." Get it right Pick about a two-inch wide section of your hair right from the top of the crown.Spray some volumising spray or mousse on to this to make it look thicker.

Now take a huge, round brush and wrap the hair around it.Blow dry over this so that it sets.

Next, smoothen out the hair to make sure you don't leave out any loose ends.Gather the hair and pull it backwards, adjust the shape, height and position as per your wish and secure with bobby pins.

Updated Trends

Five trends you may take from the recent Fashion Week to your closet.

Mini Dress

Hemlines and necklines have receded so drastically that the little dress now just about covers your bottom , and leaves neck and shoulders bare.Drapery forms bows , corsages at the shoulders and pleats keep it feminine.Evening dresses are the shorter they have been in this decade.

Patterned Tights

The next level in tights is inhabited by textures and metallic colours. Gunmetal ,faux leather,faux crocodile and snake-skin textures and colours,checks and those with the buckles and the ankles .If you can find them ,bright colours in a slightly diaphanous fabric will add that pop of colour to a plain tunic or dress.Taut,they must reach your ankle and not not above or below, and particularly should not gather in to a churidaar .If you intend to travel,you could even get a pair of stockings in a bright print to wear under a short dress or skirt.

How To Wear

Shrug on a green or blue chikan-kaari tunic over metallic tights,with a cropped cotton or denim jacket.Seal the deal with huaraches ,ankle –length boots or gladiator sandals.

Formal Shorts

Shorts have moved from Goa-Wear into offices,under formal shirts .B ut these are more tailored than cut-off jeans .Formal shorts are constructed like trousers with fold-up hems ,pleats and button-tab belts.They can be high or low waisted ,with a sash or tulip hemmed.Treating them like trousers ,wear them under formal shirts or blousons, left un-tucked .The colours are of the boardroom-beige,browns,black and pin-striped creams.In keeping with the corporate look,wear a boyfriend jacket ,cork heeled pumps,waistcoat or ankle-length gladiator sandals and hang a soft bag on your elbow.

How To Wear

A pair of beige shorts that stop high on the thigh and have rolled or folded up hems.If they have pleats on the waist to keep them baggy,even better.

Bushy Eyebrows

Firmly stationed in the grips of an 80s revival,facial hair art is decidedly thicker.Eyebrows are bushier,though still well shaped .They start closer at the bridge of the brow and grow out longer.Combing them at the thicker end will make them spikier.Think ,not kajol.

How TO Wear

Let your brow grow out a month and ask your stylist to leave them two lines thicker than usual and forgo the scissor’s trim .Don't go for a dramatic over growth,just decide what you are comfortable with.

Metallic Chains

With glam rock on the ramp and off it,can chains be far behind? Turning away from pure gold and silver,bronze,pewter and tarnished gun metal chains are used as embellishments on jackets labels,shoulders of dresses and jump-suits and around the waist . Hang clutches of safety-pins at strategic places for a more raw look.Mind that these are the only accessories you wear with your ensemble.

How to wear it

Meters of dull gold chains that can be versatile for the waist and neck.skip pendants or charms

Indian Wardrobe (2009)

The sari as an Indian wardrobe staple has been given yet another twist.From structured and military inspired to a Grecian toga –like drape by Rahul Mishra to a shorter length riding up to the ankle ,the reinvented sari is a runway star.The tailored choli also undergoes a change-wear the new drapes with full-length velvet blouses,stiff cotton tops with fitted sleeves that end right at the elbow or just layer it with long silk jackets in contrasting hues .Defy the old sari rules.

Time To Experiment Yourself With Layering……..

Whether its a jacket worn with a saris over pencil pants or scarf teamed with a dress and worn over a skirt,layering gets experimental this season as a designer send out strong message  when it comes to individual style.The trend works well for India ,since it affords great versatility in dressing especially at a time when the weather doesn't permit heavy-duty coats.It involves a mix and silhouettes.This is one look that you can truly personalise with multiple separates.

               

Parisian Chic Look(2009)

Tailored silhouettes give a sophisticated edge to fashion.Fitted,lace sheaths and high – necks represent the Parisian chic trend and make a dramatic resurgence this season .Wendell Rodrick’s interpretation was very exciting .As always ,shades of black ,charcoal gray,deep purple ,navy blue and brown are popular and perfectly spell out autumn.Splurge on quality materials like wool,fine silks and leather.Go classic with this chic look-the little black dress worn with a simple trench and high-heeled pumps.

Get The Look With Neutrals

  Embrace fashion’s softer-side in flesh–coloured,beige or white neutrals that are the basic nuance of season.Luminous Chiffons,vaporous muls ,starched cottons work best with subtle hues.The softer shades work wonderfully on all skin types .The ‘second-skin’ colour enables the wearer to play on textures and transparency and build a complete look with tone-on-tone layering.

Metallic Glitterati

Now the time to your own modern day…

Metallic hues seems to be in fashion.For this season,designers played with surface –ornamentation to re-invent the harmonies of gold and sliver.Brocades and burnt finishes lend an antiquated appeal to ensembles while glossy ,techno fabrics and sequined textiles give them a futuristic yet sporty attitude.This is one trend that can transport you into instant glamour.Wear it as a dress on a night-out or for a simple ensemble highlighted with statement accessories.

These season red carpe t has well glittered with the dazzling shiny garments  with perfect minimal accessories for a perfect attention.which gave a platform to add a 1980s edge.

How To Wear Big-Shouldered Jackets

For Working Women

There's no better way to power dress your way to the top than with a sharp jacket.Wear it over a sophisticated blouse in pale shades like powder pink or dusty grey and combine it with jodhpurs or skinny jeans . Finally ,accessories with your favourite brooch and work shoes.

Party Hopper

A jacket is a perfect piece to carry forward from day to night.Add in a dose of femininity by layering it over a draped dress.For extra does of fun ,go for the colour blocking and combine separates in solid hues to create a complete ensemble .Wear blingy earrings and towering heels to complete the look.

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