textile and fashion: August 2012

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Rajesh Khannas bungalow renamed as Vardan Ashirwaad

'What's in a name' one may ask. If the name has to do with the last wish of (late) superstar Rajesh Khanna, then, everything is in the name. As per his last wish, his palatial bungalow has been now renamed as 'Vardan Ashirwaad'. The star's estranged wife Dimple Kapadia went on to confirm the renaming but refused to reveal any more details. All that she said was that the renaming was done due to personal reasons. The said bungalow will now be turned into a museum that will house the (late)

Old School TV Style: Fashion Inspired by the Cosby Show

Written by Chelsea - University of Oklahoma
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As you have probably noticed, over the last few weeks, we’ve covered a range of old school TV shows and studied the distinctive looks of some of the most memorable characters in TV history. This week, I’m excited to cover one of my favorite shows on Nick At Nite syndication, The Cosby Show!
The Cosby Show (which stars Bill Cosby, of course!) centers around the Huxatables, an affluent family living in Brooklyn, New York in the 1980s.

Vidhu Vinod Chopras Broken Horses to go on floors in October

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Broken Horses to go on floors in October By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 30, 2012 - 15:27 hrs IST Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s ambitious English project Broken Horses is all set to go on floors in October this year. Chopra and his team including noted art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai will be travelling to Los Angeles in September for a recce before they commence shooting from October in USA.The cast of Broken Horses comprises of mostly foreign actors while the

Video: Louis Vuitton presents "Spot the Difference"

Louis Vuitton and Selfridges have teamed up to create two short films titled "Spot the Difference", to celebrate the opening of the Louis Vuitton Kusama Concept Store at Selfridges London. The concept store will house the collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, whose trademark is polka dots.
Starring fashion blogger Bip Ling and set against the Yayoi Kusama poem "Love Forever", viewers are invited the sport the differences between the two videos.

Video: "All Originals Represent" by Adidas Originals

Adidas has revealed its latest ad campaign, "All Originals Represent", featuring Nicki Minaj, who also provides the soundtrack, as well as designer Jeremy Scott, rapper Big Sean and Korean hip-hop artist 2NE1.
The premise of the campaign is to represent the unique spirit of cities from around the world, and will be accompanied by local events in different countries which will give fans the chance to showcase their creativity, passions and originality.

Looks from Books: The Scarlet Letter

Written by Monica - Harvard University

Welcome to the latest edition of Looks from Books, which aims to prove that you can look smart, while still being book-smart, too. Fashion inspiration can be found between the lines of your favorite stories, well-designed book covers, and awesome characters… if you read closely enough. Classic literature, fun chic lit, YA novels, sci-fi, childhood faves, graphic novels, fairy tales, Shakespeare — if the book is in

Lara to make sequel to Chalo Dilli

Lara to make sequel to Chalo Dilli By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 29, 2012 - 14:19 hrs IST If you are one of those who liked the most unlikely pairing of Lara Dutta and Viany Pathak in Chalo Dilli, then, get ready for more as the gorgeous Lara is ready with the sequel.Speaking about the film's sequel, the ever-so-beautiful Lara said that it was very encouraging that her first production was appreciated. In the same breath, she added that she very well knew if at all there has to be a

Struggling JJB Sports puts itself up for sale

Debt-mired JJB Sports put itself up for sale on Thursday and warned investors their shares may be worthless, placing the sports goods retailer at risk of becoming another big-name British retail casualty. Photo: JJB SportsThe company has been rocked by funding issues, falling sales and stiff competition as UK store chains battle weak consumer spending, muted wage growth and government austerity measures. . A string of household retail names including Woolworths and MFI have gone out of business

Diane Von Furstenberg picks right-hand man

Diane Von Furstenberg is preparing a new development strategy for her label. The godmother of American fashion has enlisted the services of a veteran of the U.S. fashion world, Joel Horowitz, to assist her in running the company's board. Horowitz was with Tommy Hilfiger from 1989 to 2003 as president, COO and CEO of the brand. He is credited with having helped Hilfiger establish itself in Europe and supervising its exit from the stock market through the investment fund Apax Partners in 2006.

Was Shahid Kapoor ousted of Yash Chopra film?

Reports suggested that Shahid Kapoor had to opt out of Yash Raj’s new project to be directed by Maneesh Sharma. But from the Kaminey actor’s tweets, it looks like there is something else to the

Vidya Balan signs Rs 5 crore sari endorsement deal

Actress Vidya Balan has signed a whopping Rs.5 crore deal for endorsing a sari brand.The elan with which Vidya carries the traditional Indian attire, has prompted a well-known Chennai-based sari brand to sign the actress as its brand ambassador.“Vidya today represents the quintessential India woman. She not only dazzles in saris but is also astoundingly self-assured to follow a path charted out only by her at a time when everyone is sporting similar looks. She stands out far apart from the

Box office offers mixed bag this Friday

With three different films from three different genres coming out this week, viewers are spoiled for choice. They can take a pick from “Joker”, a sci-fi drama, comedy “I M 24? or children’s film “Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid” as all are releasing Friday.Film editor-turned-director Shirish Kunder’s “Joker”, starring actors Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha, is the story of Agastya (Akshay), a researcher probing the existence of aliens in the universe, who returns to his small

Roberto Cavalli creates collection for Target Australia

After the success of the collection concocted for the Swedish chain H & M in 2007, Roberto Cavalli does it again. The Italian designer hailing from Tuscany was picked by Target Australia (no connection to the U.S. discounter Target Corporation despite a similar logo) to participate in its “Designers for Target.” The project is a co-branding concept for fashion labels that was first launched in 2007 with Stella McCartney, followed by American designer Zac Posen and Australian designers such

Chitrangada Singh game for more item songs

Chitrangada Singh is open to doing more item songs after her first such song “Kaafirana” has been received well.“I am not really focused on item songs. But I am more comfortable with dancing right now. I used to think that I may not be able to dance but I am happy with it. If something good is happening and if Farah is choreographing something, I would love to do it,” the 36-year-old said here Tuesday at an event held by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).Meanwhile, when

Neha Dhupia to make her debut in Punjabi cinema

Neha Dhupia to make her debut in Punjabi cinema By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 30, 2012 - 10:53 hrs IST Neha Dhupia is all set to make her debut in Punjabi cinema. The actress was coaxed into doing a Punjabi film by her good friend and co-star Jimmy Sheirgill who is producing the film. Incidentally, Jimmy has acted in and produced several successful Punjabi films. In the last few years, the market for Punjabi films both in India and overseas had grown by leaps and bounds.Neha's debut

My wedding has become a Rajya Sabha debate: Kareena Kapoor

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Heroine Kareena Kapoor had a rather humorous take when asked about her wedding plans. The actress also talked about her upcoming Madhur Bhandarkar film Heroine, which is all set to release on September

YRFs Ranveer - Arjun starrer titled Gunday

YRF's Ranveer - Arjun starrer titled Gunday By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 30, 2012 - 11:12 hrs IST A while ago, we had informed you about Ali Abbas Zafar having got Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor on board for his next directorial venture with YRF. Now it can be revealed that the film is titled Gunday and is a flick on black-marketing mafia men.The film primarily set in the 1970's has Ranveer and Arjun playing gangsters by the name of Bikram and Bala. The film features the duo in

Ferragamo sees 2012 growth despite Chinese shadows

Up-market Italian shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo expects "significant" sales growth in 2012 despite weaker consumption in part of China, confirming the strength of global luxury players despite financial turmoil. Autumn-winter 2012 ad campaign / Photo: Salvatore Ferragamo
The maker of shoes worn by Hollywood stars such as Angelina Jolie and pop queen Lady Gaga said it expected profitability to improve in the second half of the year after first-half net profits rose 22.5 percent to 55.9 million

Accessory Essentials: 18 Cute & Versatile Belts for Every Outfit

Written by Sarah - Northeastern University

When we think of accessories, we usually focus on what I like to call the “shiny” accessories: necklaces, bracelets, and all things bejeweled. Accessories, like their name implies, are often the unnecessary components of an outfit. After all, leave the house without a necklace and you’ll be okay. Leave the house without a shirt? Now we’ve got a problem.
Belts, on the other hand, are a perfect example of a functional, necessary, and often

KJos Student Of The Year will be his shortest film

Known for his real extensively narrated tales, Karan Johar is now taking a different route for his newest film Student Of The Year. The duration of his campus flick would be just a little over two hours, which is a remarkable shift from each of his earlier four films that lasted for close to three hours or even more."This is the current trend of making films and Karan has decided not to break that. In any case his productions (which were not directed by him) have been of shorter duration as

Ramesh Sippy to direct a thriller Big B may star in it

Finally, after years of abstinence from what he was born to do, Ramesh Sippy is all set to return to direction. For the fans of Sippy's timeless cinema-and we refer not just to the pioneering Sholay but also to the equally powerful Shakti, Saagar, Seeta Aur Geeta and Andaz - the return of the maestro to movie-making is a significant sign of the changing time in Bollywood where the giants had lost the will and the way to create landmarks.Says Sippy, "I am aware I haven't directed a film for many

Nail Art How-to: Back to School

Written by Marisa - NYU
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Though the fall equinox is still a few weeks away, with August ending, there’s no denying it: summer is over, as marked by the beginning of the new semester. Of course, back-to-college isn’t ALL bad — you get to see your friends after a long absence, and I know I’m not the only one who gets excited about buying new books. Plus, come on, it’s college. Who wouldn’t be excited?
Just in case your enthusiasm is waning or you just want to show your

Vilebrequin bought by the American group G-III Apparel

Does the Vilebrequin change of hands mean a change in size? The high-end men’s beachwear brand, created in Saint-Tropez and based in Geneva, has just been acquired by the American group G-III Apparel. A licensee of Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Levi's, it has bought Vilebrequin from the Dutch Fashion Fund One for 85.5 million euros, almost double the brand’s 2011 sales, which amounted to 45 million euros. Photo: Vilebrequin.The new owner wants to position the brand as a global men's

Brunello Cucinelli on the up thanks to exports

Brunello Cuccinelli, listed on the Milan stock exchange since April, has the wind in its sails judging by the positive results recorded for the first half of 2012. The Italian cashmere label looks to have a solid foundation on which to build its expansion in the luxury sportswear sector, particularly in new markets. Over the first half of 2012, the company, which is based in the village of Solomeo in Umbria (central Italy), recorded turnover of 135.2 million euros, up by 16.1% compared to the

Genesco raises profit view on high Schuh sales

Footwear and cap retailer Genesco Inc raised its profit outlook for the second time this year after strong performance at its Journeys and Schuh stores boosted quarterly sales. Photo: Genesco
Shares of Genesco, which acquired UK-based retailer Schuh in June 2011, rose as much as 4 percent in early trading.
Genesco said Schuh stores contributed $81 million to its second-quarter sales of $543.5 million. Its Journeys segment recorded sales of $209.4 million.
The company, which also operates Lids

Looks on Campus: Ayanna – Hood College

Written by Samantha - Penn State

Ayanna was my coworker at Nordstrom last summer and with the two of us always obsessing over fashion, we instantly became close friends. Many days at work were spent discussing the latest Vogue issue or that morning’s merchandise shipment that was just added to the sales floor.
Rocking a studded blazer, red jeans, and a snakeskin fuschia clutch for an early evening out in D.C., Ayanna definitely stood out in the city as a fashionista. Read on to learn more

Jos A Bank results beat as online sales grow, shares up

Men's apparel and accessories retailer JoS A Bank Clothiers Inc's quarterly results handily beat Wall Street estimates as it attracted more online shoppers. Photo: JoS A Bank
The company's stock moved up more than 18 percent to $49.37 on the Nasdaq in early trading.
JoS A Bank, which competes with Men's Wearhouse Inc, has set up Amazon.com Inc and eBay Inc stores, aiming for a bigger slice of shoppers' wallets by catering to different consumers than the ones who come to their own websites and

Women make 50 percent of country’s power: Amitabh Bachchan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan believes in fair education for all, be it the country’s underprivileged or the women folk.The 69-year-old veteran, who is driving home the message of importance of knowledge through his hit reality TV game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati 6? (KBC), believes half the country’s power lies in its women.“In smaller towns, girls are not being allowed education. There is a lot of discrimination and kept in a separate space. I believe naari hamaare desh ki 50 percent

I am not gender-biased: Madhur Bhandarkar

Madhur Bhandarkar is popular for making women-oriented films like “Chandni Bar”, “Page 3? and “Fashion” and the filmmaker clarifies that this doesn’t mean he is gender-biased and says his only aim is to make good movies.“For me, it is very necessary to make a good film, which garners success and critical acclaim. National Awards definitely come later,” said Bhandarkar.“I am never gender-biased. I would agree that the ratio of female actresses is more in my films and that’s

Kareenas Chicago-Moulin Rouge connection

Katrina Kaif may be headed for Chicago to shoot for Dhoom 3 in a week from now but closer home, Kareena Kapoor has brought Chicago to town. For her next release Heroine, she recently shot for a promotional music video which is on the same lines as Renée Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones musical Chicago.Informs an insider who has had a dekko at the song, "Kareena is clearly inspired by the western musical here. The costumes, props, set pieces, lighting and the swaying dance moves, just about

Club Monaco sets up first stores in Europe

After its arrival in Europe in autumn 2011, exclusively at Galeries Lafayette in Paris and in department stores in six other countries, Club Monaco is now ready to move on to the second phase of its expansion in Europe. In France, its womenswear collections have been available since this summer in the Printemps department stores on boulevard Haussmann and in the Parly 2 shopping centre in Paris, with stands covering 614 and 300 square feet respectively. The exclusivity deal with Galeries

Viacom 18 backs out of Assi Nabey Poore Sau

Viacom 18 backs out of Assi Nabey Poore Sau By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 29, 2012 - 12:36 hrs IST Gautham Menon (director of films like Rehna Hain Tere Dil Mein and Ekk Deewana Tha) had announced his next directorial venture Assi Nabey Poore Sau with Aditya Roy Kapur and Samantha in lead roles. The film, a trilingual with also Tamil and Telugu versions, was being produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures.However, now the Hindi version has been put on the back-burner despite 75% of

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Would You Wear… a Side-Stripe Dress?

Written by Caitlyn - FIDM
Photo Credits (L-R): Alice + Olivia, 3.1 Phillip Lim courtesy of Elle.com, Stella McCartney courtesy of Elle.com

Here at CF, we pretty much idolize Kate Winslet – we love her acting talent, her down-to-earth personality, and her fab style. Earlier this year, Kate sparked a worldwide obsession with one very specific piece: the side-stripe dress. Remember her curve-accentuating Stella McCartney frock? Or the version she wore to the Venice Film Festival?

Arjun Rampal opts out of Zanjeer remake

Arjun Rampal, who was supposed to play the role of Sher Khan, in Apoorva Lakhia's remake of Zanjeer has opted out of the project. The actor's dates for Zanjeer were clashing with that of Nikhil Advani's film and hence he was left with no choice but to opt out of Zanjeer.It remains to be seen who the makers would now cast for the iconic role of Sher Khan. Zanjeer stars Ram Charan Teja and Priyanka Chopra in the lead

DSW profit beats on higher demand for affordable branded shoes

Footwear retailer DSW Inc's second-quarter profit beat analysts' estimates for the sixth consecutive quarter as more value-conscious customers shopped for its affordable and trendy branded shoes. Photo: DSWDSW, which sells shoes of brands including Prada, Nine West, Fendi and Tommy Hilfiger at discounted rates, maintained its adjusted profit forecast for fiscal 2012 and said it plans to open 27 new stores in the second half of the year. The fact that DSW has the ability to read demand and

Movado raises full-year profit view as margins, demand grow

Watchmaker Movado Group Inc reported a higher second-quarter profit and raised its full-year earnings forecast for the second time this year, encouraged by improved gross margins and continued demand for its namesake and licensed brands. Photo: MovadoShares of the company, which licenses brands such as Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger and Juicy Couture, rose 20 percent to touch a life-high of $36.12. The stock, among the top percentage gainers on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday

L'Oreal profits rise in first-half, confirms annual targets

L'Oreal posted an 11.4 percent increase in its first-half operating profit helped largely by its luxury products and still expects to outperform the market and grow profits and sales this year. Photo: L'OrealThe world's biggest cosmetics group earlier reported slower sales in the second quarter with like-for-like growth - weighed down by the economic crisis - slowing across all regions in the luxury segment.Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) reached 1.897 billion euros ($2.38 billion)

5 Fun Activities to Try During College

Written by Jade - Concordia University
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College is a unique experience filled with many great opportunities to try something new and expand your horizons. At this time in your life, new experiences are essential, both for personal growth and creating lifelong memories. Below, I have put together a list of 5 fun activities to try while you’re a college student.Photo Credit

Midnight movie premieres are definitely something you should experience at least once during your college

Kay Jewelers' sales gains lift Signet quarterly results

Signet Jewelers Ltd posted a larger-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday, with big gains at its mid-priced Kay Jewelers chain spurring renewed sales momentum. Photo: Signet Jewelers
Sales at all of its major chains rose and showed more vigor in the second quarter that ended July 28 than in the preceding quarter when U.S. consumer confidence waned and fears of a worsening euro zone crisis led many middle-class shoppers to hold off on buying jewelry.
At its U.S.-based Kay chain, which

Rensil DSilva bereaved

Rensil D'Silva bereaved By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 28, 2012 - 11:15 hrs IST Writer-director Rensil D'Silva maybe neck-deep busy with his professional commitments including his next directorial venture Unglee; But the talented writer-director suffered a personal setback over the weekend when he lost his father last Saturday. Rensil's dad had been ailing for a while.We at Bollywood Hungama offer our heartfelt condolences to Rensil and his family

IMG adds Toronto to its stable of fashion weeks

Less than a month after announcing that it had acquired Istanbul’s fashion week, the IMG Fashion group has also taken on Toronto’s World MasterCard Fashion Week. The event was created in 1999 at the same time as the FDCC (Fashion Design Council of Canada). Greta Constantine spring-summer 2012. Photo: DRRobin Kay, founder and until now director of the event, will soon be leaving her managerial position to take on a role in consulting. IMG, who through its Canadian subsidiary has worked with

Motwane wants to shoot in real snow for Lootera

Sonakshi Sinha's on-screen love story with Ranveer Singh in Lootera is now complete. Or almost complete. The love story based on an O'Henry short-story was shot entirely in artificial snow, as the real snows of Kashmir proved to be not friendly for shooting purposes at all.But now, the film's team-- and that includes its reticent director Vikramaditya Motwane --has decided to shoot at least a small portion of the film in real snow. The initial plans of releasing the film by year-end have

Fashion Inspiration: Alison DiLaurentis from Pretty Little Liars

Written by Shelby - Rollins College
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While she may not always appear on the show, Alison Dilaurentis has definitely made an impression on Pretty Little Liars fans like myself – not only for her mysterious disappearance and death, but also for her peculiar personality. On the surface, she might just seem like another teen girl obsessed with popularity, but beneath those gorgeous blonde locks is a darker side to Rosewood’s former queen bee. Each week, I’m intrigued by all of

H&M to open first store in South America in 2013

The fast-expanding Swedish budget fashion retailer said on Wednesday it would open its first shop in South America in the first half of 2013, in Santiago, Chile. "It is our first step into the Southern hemisphere, and we see great potential for further expansion in this fashion conscious region," H&M said in a statement. H&M has said before it was mulling entering the south American market and early this year announced plans for its first store in Latin America, in Mexico City.© Thomson

Quiz: Which Fall 2012 Color Should You Wear Today?

Written by Jessica - UCLA
Jill Stuart, Rachel Zoe, Acne, 3.1 Phillip Lim – Fall ’12 RTW | Photo Credits: Elle

Ever have those days when you stare blankly into your closet and don’t even know where to begin? I sure do. And I find the best way to tackle this common dilemma is to start with a color I feel like wearing for the day. We’ve already shown you some hot color trends for Fall 2012 and have done a few personality quizzes inspired by previous seasons. Now we’re back

Stella McCartney adds a more accessible line to her lingerie collection

Stella McCartney wants more leeway on the playing field of the upscale lingerie market. After her launch in 2008 of a label bearing her own name, she now adds a new complimentary line to be marketed simply as “Stella.” Starting in fall-winter 2012/2013, this new range will be positioned as a niche line of more everyday, comfortable, but also more affordable lingerie. First collection of the Stella line by Stella McCartneyThe Stella line comprises five bras, bottoms, bodysuits and a few

Tiffany expects pressure on profit to ease; shares up

Tiffany & Co cut its sales and earnings forecasts on Monday for the second straight quarter, citing a tough global economy and muted expectations for the holiday season, but the prospect of improving profit margins later in the year comforted investors. Tiffany window-display / Photo: TiffanyShares of the jeweler rose 7 percent to $62.62 on its expectations that pressure on margins from gold and diamond costs are at last easing this quarter. Tiffany said gross margin should start to rise again

Industry, fans warmer to me than before: Shiney Ahuja (Interview)

Shiney Ahuja is calmer and introspective after his unforeseen tryst behind the bars – and that’s because the actor strongly believes in learning out of all bitter and sweet experiences. The one positive thing in his tough phase, he says, has been the growth in the warmth of the industry members and his fans towards him.One would think his fraternity and fans would have become averse to his popularity, especially after he was hounded by accusations of rape, but Shiney says “there’s a

Sexy Sonam Kapoor Showing Deep Cleavage

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Bipasha Basu Showing Her Huge Cleavage

Bipasha Basu Showing Her Huge Cleavage. Sorry, I could not read the content fromt this

Retailers report surprise sales drop in August - CBI survey

British retailers reported an unexpected drop in sales in August, a survey by business lobby CBI showed on Thursday, indicating that the Olympics failed to give shops the much needed boost. Photo: CorbisMost British retailers have been struggling because consumers have been reluctant to spend as rising prices, tax increases and high unemployment are hurting their spending power. The reported sales balance of the CBI's monthly distributive trades survey fell to -3 compared to economists'

Ralph Lauren picks outsider to be next CFO

Photo: JDRFRalph Lauren Corp on Monday named Procter & Gamble Co executive Christopher Peterson its new chief financial officer, effective Sept. 24, after Tracey Travis resigned in July to pursue other interests. Peterson, 46, was most recently CFO of P&G's global household care division, where he was responsible for strategic planning and financial management of businesses with combined annual revenue of about $45 billion, Ralph Lauren said. He will report to Roger Farah, the apparel maker's

NY cotton rises as storm watch offsets weak fundamentals

Cotton prices were higher on Monday recovering ground lost late last week as tropical storm Isaac headed towards Alabama and Mississippi, two important states in the U.S. cotton belt. Photo: CorbisThe benchmark December cotton contract on ICE Futures U.S. rose 1.24 percent to settle at 76.14 cents per lb, just off an intraday high of 76.24. Weather watch turned to the storm in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday after the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Isaac is forecast to strengthen into a

Desi Boyz makers face trouble over copyright issue

Desi Boyz makers face trouble over copyright issue By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 28, 2012 - 11:51 hrs IST What's common to the films like Rockstar, Om Shanti Om, Ra. One and Jannat 2? Well, all these films have been in news on grounds of copyright infringement. The latest one to join this is Rohit Dhawan's Desi Boyz, courtesy the scriptwriter-cum-director Shyam V Devkatte, who had filed a case of copyright infringement last year and has been fighting it over since. Readers may recall

Vikram Bhatt still working on VFX of Raaz 3

Raaz 3 is ready for release next week. But Vikram Bhatt is still working on the film's post-production.

Though the film was censored earlier this week, and passed without cuts for adult viewing, Vikram decided there's still work to be done on the film. This after a technical screening of the film of cast and crew on Sunday evening.
Confirming these developments, Vikram says, "Yes, the film is complete and censored. But we still want to work a little more on the special effects. 3D for me is a

Qatar launches Qela, its very own luxury fashion label

Qatar has reached the next step in the world of fashion and luxury. After buying a stake in LVMH and taking over Valentino and French leather accessories brand Le Tanneur, the emirate is preparing to launch its own luxury clothing and accessories label by the end of the year, through the Qatar Luxury Group (financed by the Qatar Foundation). Already owner of luxury label Le Tanneur, Qatar will launch its own fashion label by the end of the year / Photo: Le Tanneur, autumn-winter 2012The name of

Even I can’t wait for Kareena’s wedding: Karisma Kapoor

If her fans are eagerly awaiting for Kareena Kapoor’s marriage, Karisma Kapoor is equally excited about her sister’s wedding, set to take place some time this year.Asked about Saif Ali Khan and Kareena’s wedding dates, Karisma said: “I feel you should ask this to Kareena. She will get busy with the promotions of ‘Heroine’ soon, so you all can catch hold of her.“All I can say is, of course, I am excited and it will be wonderful. Even I can’t wait for Kareena’s wedding any

Outfits Under $100: Summer to Fall Transition Pieces

Written by Caitlyn - FIDM
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As much as we love strappy sundresses, sandals that show off our pedis, and beach-approved fabrics, there comes a time every year when we start to crave a closet metamorphosis. Temperatures have not yet dropped enough to warrant storing your summer clothes, so why not wear them for as long as you can? With a few tricks, you can rock the fall aesthetic you covet, while getting mileage out of your existing summer wardrobe.
For this week’s installment

Sonakshi Sinha at ‘Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2012?

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha at the press conference for the “Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2012?, in New Delhi on Tuesday. Sonakshi Sinha looking very hot and sexy in red

L Capital Asia eyeing Indian design

It is a story that has the Indian fashion world all abuzz. According to India's financial press, the investment fund L Capital Asia, owned by LVMH and Groupe Arnault, and invigorated by a recent bolstering of its onsite team, is now scoping out two Indian designers, Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Rohit Bal. The Economic Times reports that the company would be led by Evoluzione, a specialist retailer for designer brands from Chennai, which L Capital would partner with to form a joint venture. The

Anshuman Jha - the surprise package of KLPD

The talented theatre actor Anshuman Jha, who made a mark with Love Sex Aur Dhokha (LSD), would be next seen in Amit Chandrra's Kismet Love Paisa Dilli (KLPD) alongside Vivek Oberoi and Mallika Sherawat.Even though Anshuman's character has been kept under wraps by the makers, sources close to the production house reveal that he is the angry young boy of the film and essays an integral part in the film. The makers do not wish to expose his character as it is the surprise element of the film.The

Scotch & Soda opens its first two London stores

Scotch & Soda takes it to the next level in the United Kingdom. Already distributed in more than 200 multi-brand stores across the country, the eclectic Dutch brand has just acquired its first two own retail stores in London. As announced by Cushman & Wakefield, which handled the transaction, the deal involves two store fronts across the street from one another at 181 and 170 Westbourne Grove. Each location offers an area of approximately 90 square meters, one of which will be used for men's

Zale expects to return to profit in 2013

Zale Corp on Wednesday forecast its first annual profit in years on expectations that the momentum of its sales, strong in the fourth quarter, especially at its namesake chain, will continue. Photo: ZaleThe retailer, which caters to middle-class shoppers looking for affordable jewelry, reported a narrower loss for the fiscal fourth quarter, ended July 31, and its shares rose 3.4 percent in premarket trading. The company has not had a profitable year since fiscal 2008, just before the financial

Vionnet and the Croce sisters part ways

They had been Vionnet’s artistic directors since the autumn-winter 2012 collection, before going on to design a resort collection for spring 2013. The Croce sisters, however, are now no longer a part of the team at Vionnet. Barbara and Lucia Croce were made artistic directors of Vionnet last yearThe prestigious French fashion house, which was bought out last spring by billionaire Goga Ashkenazi, confirmed on Tuesday, 28th August – without giving any reasons – rumours of the split, which

Being part of ‘Heroine’ was my destiny: Kareena Kapoor

Actress Kareena Kapoor feels she was destined to do director Madhur Bhandarkar’s “Heroine” and says the film is very close to her heart.Bhandarkar first offered the lead role to Kareena but she couldn’t do it due to date issues and it went to Aishwarya Rai. However, Aishwarya subsequently opted out due to pregnancy. And the film once again landed in Kareena’s lap and she said: “Being a part of ‘Heroine’ was my destiny. The first time I couldn’t do it because I didn’t have

Deepika Padukone on the cover of Beauty & Style India

Deepika Padukone on the cover of Beauty & Style India. Sorry, I could not read the content fromt this

Ranbir fined Rs 200 for smoking in public

Ranbir fined Rs. 200 for smoking in public By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 28, 2012 - 17:51 hrs IST When Ranbir Kapoor sets the screen on fire, he gets applauded. And when he sets the ciggy on fire, he gets fined. And this time round, he has been fined Rs 200 for smoking in public by the district court. Readers maybe aware that Ranbir was accused of violating the Rajasthan Prevention of Smoking Act after a local daily published images of Ranbir smoking on May 28, while shooting for his

Nike sets new rules to beef up store, customer safety: WSJ

Nike Inc has come up with new rules for retailers, prompted by unruly crowds outside stores selling its shoes, the Wall Street Journal reported. Photo: NikeAccording to a company memo reviewed by the paper, the world's largest sportswear maker told sporting-goods stores that they will not be allowed to pre-sell or take reservations for new shoes. The retailers, which include Foot Locker Inc and Dick's Sporting Goods Inc, will also have to give up midnight releases of shoes that had prompted

Platinum prices could rise in 2013 on limited supply

Prices of platinum could rise in 2013 as markets digest limited supply from major producer South Africa, analysts said at an industry conference on Saturday, with platinum trading at a premium over gold. Photo: CorbisSouth Africa accounts for 80 percent of platinum supply and its producers have seen output fall sharply over the last year because of industrial action and a flurry of government-imposed safety stoppages, sending prices to their highest level in more than three months. Major

Fabulous Find of the Week: Charlotte Russe High-Low Skirt

Written by Ashley - Flagler College

High-low skirts and dresses were popular throughout summer, and this trendy hemline isn’t going anywhere for fall. So for this week’s Fabulous Find, we found a gorgeous solid-colored high low skirt that’s perfect for transitional weather, meaning you can wear it now while the weather is still warm and rock this skirt during autumn by switching up a few key pieces.
This skirt comes from the always trendy and

JP Morgan to invest $45 million in Brazilian online retailer Dafiti

Brazilian online fashion retailer Dafiti said on Tuesday that it would receive $45 million from J.P. Morgan Asset Management in a cash-for-equity deal that underscores investors' appetite for the country's fast-growing Internet market. Dafiti's online retail platformThe announcement comes less than a month after a fund launched by U.S. firms Redpoint Ventures and e.ventures raised $130 million to invest in Brazilian mobile, media and cloud-service projects. Dafiti, Brazil's answer to Amazon.com

Brown Shoes soft outlook disappoints investors

Brown Shoe Co Inc posted a smaller second-quarter loss but shares in the owner of Famous Footwear stores fell on a soft outlook as the shoe retailer said it remained wary of economic weakness. Photo: LifeStrideShares of the company fell as much as 8 percent to $14.16, making it one of the biggest percentage losers on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday. The stock has climbed more than 80 percent in the past year.The company has trimmed its inventory, closed stores and cut some low-performing

‘Heroine’ makers move court on smoking scene rider

The makers of Bollywood film “Heroine”, starring Kareena Kapoor, Monday moved the Delhi High Court against the information and broadcasting ministry’s order to display anti-smoking messages during smoking scenes in the movie.The film is scheduled to be released Sep 21.Justice Rajiv Shakdher issued notice to the information and broadcasting and health ministries and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and sought their responses by Sep 10. The CBFC was also directed to view the

Geox targeting revenues 100 million euros in China and Hong Kong

The maker of "breathable shoes" is targeting revenues of around 100 million euros in China and Hong Kong in 2016 as a result of new planned store openings in the region, Il Sole 24 Ore said on Sunday citing the company's three-year industrial plan. Geox expects revenues of around 820 million euros in 2012 from 887.3 million euros in 2011, with a net profit of 23-26 million euros from 50.2 million euros in 2011, the newspaper said.© Thomson Reuters 2012 All rights

Kareena’s ‘Halkat Jawani’ Full Song Video from ‘Heroine’

“Halkat Jawani” – Halkat Jawani the Official Full Song Video of the upcoming movie “Heroine”Song Name: Halkat JawaniMovie – HeroineFeat. – Kareena KapoorSinger – Sunidhi ChauhanLyrics – Niranjan IyengarMusic – Salim Merchant, Sulaiman MerchantMovie Cast Crew :- Arjun Rampal, Randeep Hooda, Shahana GoswamiDirected By :- Madhur BhandarkarProduced By :- UTV Motion Pictures, Bhandarkar Entertainment“Heroine” releases on 21st September, 2012. The film is based on the life and

Booming middle class fuels Brazil beauty market

The beauty industry is booming in Brazil, where meticulous manicures, sophisticated scents and impeccable make-up are a must-have for women who have made the country the sector's world number three. Last week, Sao Paulo hosted "Nails Fashion Week" - where about a dozen domestic and foreign brands are offering up the latest trends in nail color as well as stilettos, make-up and eyewear in a bid to seduce new customers."We created this event in order to spark new trends and seal new partnerships.

Video: trailer for 'It's Getting Late', by Missy Tadjedin for Miu Miu

Miu Miu has released a trailer for the fourth and final installment of its 'Women's Tales' film series, which has celebrated “the feminine love affair with Miu Miu”. The series has shown off the work of talented women filmmakers with Zoe Cassavetes, Lucrecia Martel and Giada Colagrande having filmed the three previous installments. The final film, titled 'It's Getting Late', has been directed by Missy Tadjedin and will be premiered on August 30th at the Venice Film Festival, and stars

China footwear retailer Belle meets profit forecasts

Top China footwear retailer Belle International Holdings Ltd met forecasts with an 11.7 percent rise in first-half net profit, and analysts predicted it would outpace competitors even as slow economic growth dampens consumer spending. Photo: BelleBelle, which distributes brands including Nike, Adidas, Kappa, PUMA, Converse and Mizuno, on Tuesday posted its slowest growth rate since the second half of 2008, but continues to expand its store network while squeezing more sales out of each store.

Shahid opts out of Maneesh Sharmas next

The start of Maneesh Sharma's next directorial untitled film for YRF has been postponed. The film was originally scheduled to go on floor this September.Both Maneesh and Jaideep Sahni, who has written the story and screenplay, along with Aditya Chopra, have taken a creative decision to include lip-sync songs, which were earlier not part of the film. The unfortunate fallout of this is that Shahid Kapoor, who was to play the lead, has had to pull out because of his other commitments. With three

Celebrity Street Style of the Week: Sophia Bush, Zoe Saldana, & Jessica Alba

Written by Demi - University of Maryland

Every week, I scour the web to find inspiring outfits on your favorite celebs and help you recreate their looks! This week, I was inspired by Sophia Bush, Zoe Saldana, and Jessica Alba. Read on to see how you can get their looks for yourself.Photo: Pacific Coast News

Actress Sophia Bush was spotted this week in an outfit that, while pretty simple, immediately caught my eye – it’s casual and comfy, yet also a little bit trendy. She kept

Vedita Pratap Singh in Sexy Dress Exposing

Vedita Pratap Singh in Sexy Dress Exposing her Cleavage. Sorry, I could not read the content fromt this

Nicole Richie for Macy’s Impulse Lookbook

Written by Ashley - Flagler College
Nicole Richie modeling her Macy’s Impulse line. | Photo Credit

A few months ago, we announced that Nicole Richie would be designing an exclusive collection for department store Macy’s and now we have photos of the collection!
In case you need a recap, Nicole Richie for Macy’s Impulse will include around 25 pieces, priced from $49 to $149. Items range from Richie’s signature boho-chic skirts, tops and dresses to more fashion-forward items like

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Anupama Verma looking very Hot in new photo

Anupama Verma Looking Very Hot in new photo. Anupama Verma in sexy blue choli. Sorry, I could not read the content fromt this

Tumi shares soar on strong profit forecast

Shares of Tumi Holdings Inc, which makes luxury baggage and travel goods, rose as much as 23 percent, after it raised its full-year expectations, prompting at least one brokerage to upgrade the company's stock. Photo: TumiAnalysts said the brand is currently under-penetrated and is yet to realize its full potential. The company's 1,800 outlets suggest the brand is less than 30 percent penetrated, said Credit Suisse analysts, who upgraded the stock to "outperform" from "neutral." "We expect

Profit slips at global supply chain manager Li & Fung

Supply chain manager Li & Fung Ltd, whose global distribution and trading centres make it a useful barometer of consumer sentiment, said half-year core operating profit fell by more than a fifth due to a slower-than-expected turnaround of its U.S operations and weak demand in Europe. LiFung Tower, Hong Kong HeadquartersThe Hong Kong-based group, which manages supply chains for major retailers such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Target Corp, said, however, that net profit rose by a third as it

Inter Parfums maintains FY view, outlines plans for 2013

Perfume maker Inter Parfums Inc, which will lose its Burberry license at the end of the year, maintained its full-year forecast and outlined plans to revamp its business in 2013. Photo: Inter ParfumsThe company said it will expand existing brands into new markets and add new brands either on its own or as a licensee. It expects to begin 2013 with about $250 million in cash and shareholders' equity of about $375 million. British luxury brand Burberry last month said it will end its partnership

Special screening of Joker for underprivileged kids

Special screening of Joker for underprivileged kids By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 25, 2012 - 01:15 hrs IST While on one hand, Farah Khan made her 'debut' as an actress with the recently released film Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi, on the other, she is tad busy promoting her hubby's forthcoming film Joker, for which she is the producer.As part of the promotions, the film's makers are planning to show Joker to underprivileged kids and children from reality shows, a couple of

Olympics: Fashion wins few medals in London

Designer Giorgio Armani predicted that the London Olympics would be the most stylish ever, but fashion experts say there has been as much bad taste as elegance on display. Photo: Ralph LaurenFrom the Stella McCartney-designed British kit that omitted most of the red of the Union flag, to the US team's Chinese-made Ralph Lauren uniforms, couture has collided with controversy throughout the Olympics.The opening ceremony offered up a riot of costumes and colours that gave a taste of things to

TPG, Apax among bidders for Nike's Cole Haan unit

Private equity firms TPG Capital Management and Apax Partners are among several parties in the running to buy Nike's leather handbag and shoe maker Cole Haan, according to three people familiar with the matter. Photo: Cole HaanThe auction process, which began earlier this summer, is in the second round with Cole Haan likely to fetch around $500 million, two of the people said. Nike, the world's biggest athletic shoe and clothing maker, said in May it would look to sell Cole Haan and soccer gear

DIY Fashion: Wire Flower Hair Piece

Written by Tori - Texas Christian University

With such a busy schedule, hair is something that needs to be simple for most college students. This means hair accessories are your best friend – they’re the quickest, easiest way to dress up a simple ponytail, for example.
While not all hair accessories are budget-friendly, they are fortunately very easy to make on your own. This DIY will show you how to make your own wire flower hair piece in a few simple steps.24 Gauge wireWire

Shoemaker Tod's H1 net up 13.7 percent on Asia, U.S.

Italian luxury shoemaker Tod's said on Wednesday its net profit in the first half rose 13.7 percent boosted by ongoing strong sales in Asian and U.S. markets. Photo: Tod'sIn a statement, Tod's Chairman and CEO Diego Della Valle said he was confident results in the second half would be good and confirmed expectations for significant growth in 2012. Net profit in the first six months came in at 74.4 million euros as sales rose 9.8 percent to 482.5 million euros. The owner of the Hogan, Fay and

Kohl's expects rising sales in back-to-school quarter

Kohl's Corp reported a better-than-expected second-quarter profit on Thursday despite weak sales as the retailer reined in its costs and forecast business would improve during the back-to-school quarter. A Kohl's department store in Glenview, Illinois, USA / Photo: CorbisKohl's, which competes most directly with Macy's Inc and J.C. Penney Co Inc, forecast sales at stores open at least year, or same-store sales, would be flat to up 2 percent in the current quarter, an improvement over its weak

A K Hangal admitted in hospital

Avtar Kishan Hangal, popularly known as A.K. Hangal (98 years), is extremely critical and was been admitted to Asha Parekh Hospital in Mumbai yesterday, after he fell in his bathroom and fractured his right femur (thigh) bone. Since his condition started deteriorating after the initial examinations at home, the doctors have shifted him to the hospital's ICU and put him on ventilator support.Talking about Hangal's condition, Dr. Vinod Khanna, (Orthopedic Surgeon- Asha Parekh Hospital) said that

Mallika paired opposite Om Puri in Dirty Politics

Mallika paired opposite Om Puri in Dirty Politics By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 25, 2012 - 13:02 hrs IST Om Puri, who was so impressed by Mallika Sherawat's decency while shooting an item song with her in Bin Bulaye Baraat, that he insisted that she be called as 'Mallika Sharaafat' rather than Mallika Sherawat. Not just that, he also expressed his desire to work with her. Well, the answer to his wish is now in the form the film called Dirty Politics, a film based on the alleged

'Modest' swimwear sheds its mothballs in US

Modest bathing suits have shed their mothballs and come back in style in the United States, with a clientele spanning the religious, the curvy and the sun-sensitive. Photo: Jen Clothing"Definitely, there was a need for it," said New York fashion designer Regine Tessone."There are a lot of women who need to wear one, including myself," added Tessone, an orthodox Jew who calls her line "original kosher swim wear".While still a niche industry, modest swim wear is experiencing a boom as retailers

Old School TV Style: Phoebe from Friends

Written by Chelsea - University of Oklahoma
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No series on TV fashion would be complete without everyone’s favorite blonde of the ’90s, Phoebe Buffay!
Played by Lisa Kudrow, Phoebe Buffay was one of the six main characters on the mega-hit show Friends and was probably the wackiest leading lady on TV at the time. Even though I was pretty young during the show’s run, the jokes, dialogue, and memorable characters from Friends pepper almost every aspect of my life.

Fashion store chain Esprit pins hopes on new CEO

FRANKFURT - Fashion retailer Esprit, which recently said it had "lost its soul" as it lost customers to rivals such as H&M and Zara, has hired a former Zara manager to turn its fortunes around. Jose Manuel Martinez, a 42-year-old Spaniard and former manager of Inditex, the world's leading fashion retailer which owns the Zara brand, is to take over as Esprit's new chief executive replacing Ronald van der Vis who quit in June.Gisele Bündchen for EspritThe announcement sent Esprit shares, which

Shahids role in Bejoys film inspired by Jack Nicholson

Anything for a friend. That's Shahid Kapoor for you. And his friends too believe in standing by the actor, rock-steady. At a time when after the debacle of Teri Meri Kahaani, the super-talented Shahid is looking for new challenges, his best friend and close confidante Mubina Rattonsey has decided to produce Shahid's next film. Mubina, it must be remembered, had co-produced Vishal Bhardwaj's Kaminey which was a turning point in Shahid's career. The same is likely to be true of Kapoor-Rattonsey

Michael Kors 1st-qtr profit rises, raises forecast

Apparel company Michael Kors Holdings Ltd reported higher-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by rising sales at its own stores and the roll-out of its boutiques at department stores, and raised its full-year profit forecast. Michael Kors AW 2012/13 Ad campaign. Photographed by Mario Testino at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles Michael Kors, whose founder is a judge on the long-running television fashion show "Project Runway," said on Tuesday sales at its own stores open a year could rise as

Class to Night Out: Polka Dot Dress

Written by Carina - Ohio University
Dresses: 1, 2, 3

Do you struggle with transforming your outfits from day to night? Don’t worry, CF is here to help turn that daily annoyance into a fun challenge. This column focuses on one piece per week, and aims to help you take your look from study sessions in the library to dancing the night away.
Feeling a little retro? Look no further than a polka dot dress. Ranging from classic and glamorous to cute and kitschy, these

Pakistani actress Mona Lizza in Murder 3

One has to give it to the Bhatts for having a hawk eye in spotting new talent. After featuring Mallika Sherawat and Jacqueline Fernandez in the Murder series, the Bhatts are now all set to introduce a brand new hottie in the third installment of the same.She is a Pakistani beauty who goes by the name Mona Lizza (whose screen name is Sara Loren). For those who are unaware, she is the same girl who made her 'official debut' in Pooja Bhatt's Kajra Re a couple of years ago. News reports have it

Models bypass pageants for straight road to Bollywood

Have beauty pageants become passe? With just one international win in 12 years, India’s dry run continues with insiders saying that models and other aspirants to the glitz and glamour world are bypassing the pageant route to head straight for Bollywood.It was the other way around in the decades gone past with women like Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta winning their international crowns and then going to the movie world.On Saturday, Miss India World Vanya Mishra made it to the top

Friends Shahid Kapoor, Bipasha Basu’s long drive to the hills

Actor Shahid Kapoor and Bipasha Basu put the rumour mills to overdrive when they took off for a long drive to Khandala. And guess who did they

Italian fashion writer Anna Piaggi dies aged 81

Photo: Captain CatanItalian fashion icon and style journalist Anna Piaggi, who wrote for Vogue Italia and inspired German designer Karl Lagerfeld, died in Milan on Thursday aged 81. Piaggi, who was famous for lighting up the front rows of fashion shows from Paris to New York with her eccentric style, eye-catching blue hair and theatrical make-up, was credited with shaking up the fashion world.Lagerfeld, creative director at fashion houses Fendi and Chanel, revered her creations, once writing

French capital to lose Paris Hilton

PARIS - The US socialite will be the only Paris Hilton left after the hotel chain lost the right to manage its sole establishment in the centre of the French capital under a court ruling seen by AFP Monday. Real estate and hotel firm SIHPM, owners of the Hilton Arc de Triomphe, took the US group to court for "serious violations of its obligations" under a management contract awarded in 2003. No, not this one: the Paris Hilton hotel is to be closed under a court ruling (AFP/File, Francois

Macy's posts higher profit, raises earnings forecast

Macy's Inc reported a higher-than-expected second-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by cost controls and strong sales in July, and the department store chain raised its full-year profit forecast. Macy's at Herald Square, New York / Photo: Corbis Macy's shares were up 3.2 percent to $38.20 in premarket trading. As previously reported, second-quarter sales rose 3 percent to $6.12 billion. Sales at stores open at least a year, a key industry metric known as same-store sales, also rose 3

Booking retail profits on back to school

With the lazy days of summer vacation dwindling, investors are starting to take a closer look at which U.S. retailers could pull ahead in the back-to-school shopping season. Photo: CorbisIt's an annual event that spurs an estimated $83.3 billion in spending, according to the National Retail Federation, a figure that rivals only holiday shopping in terms of importance. This year the school shopping frenzy comes with an added twist. J.C. Penney, the third-biggest U.S. department store, according

Elizabeth Arden sees 2013 profit above estimates

Beauty products maker Elizabeth Arden Inc on Thursday forecast 2013 profit above estimates on stronger sales due to a larger portfolio of fragrance brands. Photo: Elizabeth ArdenElizabeth Arden, known for its Prevage anti-aging creams and celebrity fragrances, expects earnings of between $2.55 to $2.70 per share, for the fiscal year ending June 2013, above the $2.37 expected by Wall Street, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. The company, which in the spring bought licenses for fragrances for

Sneaker start-up shows perils of S.African small business

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 12, 2012 (AFP) - Johannesburg hipster Sifiso Dlamini turned his passion for sneakers into a small business, but like many South African entrepreneurs, he's battling to find financing to expand. For six years, he's followed his heart's passion in making trendy sneakers that are a hip-hop staple.South African Sifiso Dlamini, 24, founder and owner of Eish Hade company, sits at his factory in Johannesburg (AFP/File, Alexander Joe) "We take our time and make sure that everything is

What to Do, What to Wear: Museums

Written by Danielle - Duquesne University
Left: National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. Right: Louvre Museum in Paris, France.

With school already started or just around the corner, the anticipation of learning new things should be filling you with excitement! (I am a teacher at heart, you know.) But there’s no reason to confine your learning to the classroom alone.
Fascinated by the works of Andy Warhol? Want to study Michelangelo’s work in the Sistine Chapel?

Anything for my wife, says Vivek Oberoi

Vivek Oberoi happily turned into a coolie for his pregnant wife Priyanka Alva during a shopping spree in Dubai. Anything for love, he says!“You know you really, really love your wife when you don’t mind walking around a mall carrying her bags for hours… and just one thank you smile makes it worth it all,” tweeted Vivek.He even posted a picture of them sporting a casual yet chic look during the outing. Vivek had at least four shopping bags in his hand! Now that’s some pampering for

A tale of two malls

It's been the best of times and the worst of times for two shopping malls on opposite sides of London. Westfield Stratford / Photo: WestfieldAt the new Westfield Stratford City bordering the Olympic Park in east London, business has boomed during the 2012 Games, so much so it had to limit access at the weekend. But across town at Westfield in west London, poor sales and a lack of shoppers reflect many areas of the capital not connected to the Olympics where there are worries they will not

Alibaba Group's Jan-March net profit soars

Alibaba Group, China's largest e-commerce company, posted a 64 percent rise in revenue in the January-March quarter and a six-fold rise in net profit, cementing its position as a key beneficiary of China's e-commerce explosion. Alibaba's net profit for the first quarter jumped to $220.5 million from $29.6 million a year ago. Its sales climbed to $805.9 million, according to a filing by Yahoo Inc to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Based on the first-quarter results, Alibaba Group,

Faster, higher, stronger: luxury pricing goes for gold

If, like French fashion house Balmain, you can sell a ripped cotton tee-shirt for more than 1,000 euros, you might wonder if there's any price your well-heeled customers won't pay. Photo: Pixel FormulaIt's a question the luxury industry has been posing for years as it skipped through the financial crisis in diamond slingbacks - House of Borgezie, 120,000 euros ($148,000). "There is a tendency among the most high-end buyers to forget about cost. They want the best. They want what they want,"

Sonu Sood joins cast of Prabhu Dhevas next

Sonu Sood joins cast of Prabhu Dheva's next By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 24, 2012 - 12:05 hrs IST The versatile Sonu Sood has been signed for Kumar Taurani's forthcoming film which also happens to be the launch pad of his son Girish Taurani. Prabhu Dheva is directing the project which features Shruti Haasan as the leading lady.The buzz is that Sonu's role in the film has an action element to it. Besides Girish, Shruti and Sonu, the film stars a host of supporting actors such as

Doctor on sets of Yash Chopras next in Ladakh

Shooting in Ladakh is not easy. Crew members of J P.Dutta's LOC and Farhan Akhtar's Lakshya have fallen ill complaining of breathlessness and suffocation caused by the vertiginous altitude at which the Ladakh region is located. During LOC, two of the crew actually lost their lives in Ladakh.

No wonder, then, that Yash Chopra's crew which is currently shooting in Ladakh, has taken all necessary precautions to deal with any health crisis that could arise.
Yash Chopra's cast of Shah Rukh Khan,

How to Have An Easier Move-in Day

Written by Amy - St. Lawrence University
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How can it already be time to move back to school? My mind is still stuck in the middle of July, which made my back-to-school moving process very scattered and disorganized. (I only wish that packing was as easy as Tonks makes it in Harry Potter 5!) However, now that I’ve successfully packed and moved into a dorm twice, I’ve definitely accumulated plenty of tips to make move-in day as smooth and stress-free as possible!
In this

Court orders injunction on televised release of Jannat 2

Even though, the screen writer Kapil Chopra, who filed a case against Bhatts alleging plagiarism, hasn't got credit or payment as a writer of Jannat 2, he hasn't lost the battle entirely. The High Court has granted an interim injunction on the satellite release of the film till the further order. This means Bhatts won't be able to release the film in spite of depositing Rs. 10 lakhs that court demanded earlier. A source close to Kapil reveals, "On 27th July, the Film Writers Association had

Resul Pookutty cries foul over Aamirs Satyamev Jayate

Even though Aamir Khan's 'Satyamev Jayate' (SMJ) has gone off air now, it still continues to make news. This time, not for the right reason though. At the 'firing end' this time, is none other than the Oscar-winning sound specialist Resul Pookutty, who has hit out at the show for being "doctored."Talking about the show, Resul said that SMJ was a completely doctored show and that a lot of sound post-production work was done on the show. He also added that the show was treated just like a film in

Sofia Hayat showing her huge cleavage

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I don’t believe in promotions but will have to do it: Paresh Rawal

Versatile actor Paresh Rawal, who has turned producer with his next film “Oh My God”, says he doesn’t believe in promotions but being the producer of the film he will have to do it.“There is a responsibility and also pressure but I will have to pay for it. I don’t believe in promotions but I will have to do it since I am also the producer of the film, then I will have to do it. Mouth publicity is the best publicity but now it’s the necessity we will have to do it,” Paresh Rawal

From CollegeCandy: 5 Tips for Traveling on a Student Budget

Written by Zephyr - CF Editor

Editor’s note: The following post was written by our friends at CollegeCandy. Before clicking over to read the second half, know that some readers found CC’s content/ads to be non-work-safe – just a heads up if you’re at the office or around parents!

Is it me or is the cost of traveling absolutely insane these days? I don’t know about you guys, but I don’t have $600 dollars to pay for a flight and then an extra $150 per night for a hotel. And while

Manisha Lamba in sexy short blue dress

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Maidenform forecasts profit below Street estimates

Lingerie maker Maidenform Brands Inc forecast the current quarter and full-year earnings below Wall Street estimates as it expects continued weakness in Europe and in the United States. Photo: MaidenformThe company forecast earnings of 40 to 45 cents per share for the quarter ending Sept. 30. Analysts on average were expecting 64 cents per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Maidenform expects full-year earnings of between $1.50 and $1.60 per share. Analysts were expecting $1.78 per

G-III buys luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin for about $106 million

G-III Apparel Group Ltd said it acquired luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin from private equity fund Fashion Fund I B.V. for 85.5 million euros ($106.19 million) and outlined plans to expand the brand internationally. Photo: VilebrequinThe company plans to add more retail locations throughout the world and further develop the brand's men's accessories and resort-wear offerings, G-III said in a statement. Of the purchase price, 70.5 million euros was paid in cash and 15 million euros was paid by

SuperGroup co-founder quits business

SuperGroup, owner of the Superdry fashion brand, was dealt another blow on Tuesday when the co-founder of the business, Theo Karpathios, abruptly quit "to take on new challenges". Photo: CorbisIn a statement the firm, whose celebrity fans include David Beckham, Pippa Middleton, Ed Sheeran and Tulisa Contostavlos, said Karpathios had tendered his resignation and will step down from the board immediately. Karpathios, who owns a 14.8 percent stake in SuperGroup, had been with the business since

Amitabh Bachchan joins Facebook

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan who already has a regular blog and over 3 million followers on Twitter joined Facebook on Tuesday with the number of subscribers increasing second to

Fashionably Informed: Racism in the Modeling Industry

Written by Keilla - Loyola Marymount University

Welcome to College Fashion’s biweekly column, Fashionably Informed. As a CF reader, it’s clear that you love fashion. But have you ever wondered about the drama that goes on behind the scenes? To keep you up to speed, this column aims to inform you about important issues and controversies in the fashion industry.
In case you missed them, see past posts on Retouching & Photoshopping, Tanning Promotion in the Media, and Hypocrisy in Beauty

WGSN’s Global Fashion Awards come to London

WGSN, the world’s leading fashion forecaster, will host its 2012 Global Fashion Awards on November 5th at The Savoy in London. The awards, which are held annually, celebrate the best in design – from ready-to-wear and accessories to sport and swimwear – as well as retail and e-tail. With entrants from over 60 countries and from up-and-coming talent as well as established global brands, the event aims to reward talent and achievement from across the whole of the fashion industry. Emerging

Nordstrom raises forecasts, speeds up Rack buildout

Upscale department store chain Nordstrom Inc on Thursday raised its profit and sales outlook for the year, helped by sales at its popular lower-priced Rack chain which it plans expand dramatically in the next four years. Photo: Nordstrom RackNordstrom now expects same-store sales to rise 6 percent to 7 percent for the fiscal year ending in January, up from an earlier forecast for a rise of 4-6 percent. That includes a high single-digit percentage this quarter. The Rack has given Nordstrom's

Vivek agrees to lead anti-gutkha campaign

Despite the fact that Vivek Oberoi often gets termed as a proverbial 'Bad Boy', he always makes a conscious effort to be associated with good causes. While on one hand, he already is brand ambassador for the World Health Organization's (WHO) anti-smoking cause, on the other, the news is that he has now given been signed up as the face of Maharashtra's Food and Drug Ministry's anti-gutkha campaign.Talking about the same, Vivek said that he has agreed on principle (to endorse the anti-gutkha

I haven’t charged anything for ‘The Great Gatsby’: Amitabh Bachchan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he has not charged anything for his appearance in director Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby”.“The role is small, hardly of a minute. Baz Luhrmann was touring India couple of years ago…going all around the country, he dropped in at my office with a friend who did some painting work for me. We just had a casual conversation and he left,” Big B told reporters here Wednesday. “Year-and-a-half ago he called me and said he has a role for me which he said

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Neha Dhupias item number in SBAGs sequel

Neha Dhupia's item number in SBAG's sequel By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 21, 2012 - 12:55 hrs IST If Tigmanshu Dhulia's last flick Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster gave you the thrills, then, its sequel promises to give you more than that. Besides the fact that it has an enticing story, this time round, it also has the gorgeous Neha Dhupia, who will be doing her first item number in Bollywood with this film.Confirming this news, Neha told Bollywood Hungama said that, "Yes, I am doing an item

Salman’s fans have given him the best Eidi: Sohail Khan

Filmmaker-actor Sohail Khan is happy at the stupendous opening of “Ek Tha Tiger” and says it’s the best “Eidi” Salman Khan’s fans could give him.“It’s the happiest feeling anyone can have. I have seen the film, it’s a superb film. I think it’s the best Eidi that Salman bhai’s fans could give him,” Sohail said here Thursday at a special screening of the film.“This film caters to youngest to the oldest. This is one film the whole family can go and watch together,” he

Bharat Shah lodges complaint against RGV

Bharat Shah lodges complaint against RGV By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 21, 2012 - 12:22 hrs IST Once upon a time filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma and diamond merchant cum film financer Bharat Shah were close friends. Shah had financed a lot of RGV's projects including the likes of Satya, Mast, Jungle, Company and even RGV Ki Aag. However, now the duo are at loggerheads following a complaint lodged by Shah to the Association of Motion Pictures Television Programme Producers (AMPTPP) against

Dimple attends Rajesh Khannas retrospective

Dimple attends Rajesh Khanna's retrospective By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 21, 2012 - 01:05 hrs IST The Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organized a three-day retrospective of Bollywood's first superstar, Rajesh Khanna, as a tribute to the cinema's legend who died of a prolonged illness on July 18. Rajesh Khanna was 69 years old. The event was held for three days at Siri Fort auditorium in New Delhi. The retrospective screened

Bipasha Basu on the ‘jeans test’ to gauge your fitness!

The fit and fabulous Bipasha motivates Mumbai to get fit and explains why stretch jeans are a no-no for

Vivek Oberoi to become dad

August 21, 2012 - 12:24 hrs IST Vivek Oberoi is on cloud nine. After all, he is all set to become a Proud Father very soon. Vivek's wife Priyanka Alva is pregnant and needless to say this news has brought immense joy in the Oberoi household.Meanwhile on the career front, Vivek has an interesting line-up of films including Kismet Love Paisa Dilli (KLPD), Zilla Ghaziabad, Sher and Krrish

Saif to attend NYCs India Day Parade

August 18, 2012 - 14:48 hrs IST On August 15, Indians all across the globe celebrated India's 66th Independence Day. And as an extension of this celebration, Saif Ali Khan will be the assuming the role of the Grand Marshal at the India Day Parade at New York City's Fifth Avenue. The parade which is held every year by Indian businessmen in the US tends to feature known faces from the film and television industry in India. The India Day Parade in NYC will take place on

Sanjay Dutt undergoes knee surgery

Sanjay Dutt was spotted walking out of the international airport in Mumbai with a walking stick. The reason being the actor had just returned after undergoing a minor knee surgery in Germany.Dutt's knee had been giving him some discomfort and pain ever since he did Blue and the actor thought its best to get it treated given his hectic schedule of films ahead.We wish Sanju Baba a speedy

‘Ek Tha Tiger’ expected to break more records

Salman Khan does it again! After giving back-to-back super hits “Wanted”, “Dabangg”, “Ready” and “Bodyguard”, he has hit the bull’s eye once again with “Ek Tha Tiger” which has broken records of opening day collection by earning Rs.33 crore.The romantic thriller released on Independence Day and trade pundits are expecting the collections to increase during the long weekend, thanks to Eid, which is Monday, and make more new records.The film’s cost is said to be above

Poonam Pandey in Bath Tub Showing Her Cleavage

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Shahrukh Khan promotes good friend Farah Khan’s Joker

While Akshay and Sonakshi are too busy to promote Joker, Farah Khan’s “good friend” Shah Rukh Khan pitched in to

Ek Tha Tiger – Movie Review

Film: “Ek Tha Tiger”Starring: Salman Khan, Katrina KaifDirector: Kabir KhanRating: There is something about the Salman-Katrina pairing. Something that goes deeper than a real-life affection. Even deeper than that crackling pitch-perfect chemistry that we see among endearing star-pairs, like Raj-Nargis, Rajesh -Mumtaz, Shah Rukh-Kajol…you name it!Here in “Ek Tha Tiger”, we see a look of genuine protectiveness in Salman’s eyes every time he looks at Katrina Kaif. That look suits the

Kajol on the Cover of Filmfare

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I did good films because of Ashok Mehta: Manisha Koirala

Manisha Koirala treated late cinematographer Ashok Mehta as her mentor, guide and philosopher and says she did good films because he guided her.“I can’t explain what Ashokji meant to me. I am what I am because of him,” said the actress who played the lead role in Mehta’s directorial debut “Moksha”.Manisha attributes all the right moves in her career to Mehta, who died Aug 15 after battling lung cancer. He was 65.“He did the cinematography of my first film ‘Saudagar’. From

Aishwarya Rai draws fans in Kochi

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai drew thousands of fans in Kochi while she was there to inaugurate a jewellery store.This was her first public appearance after the delivery of her daughter in November last year. The former beauty queen was in Kochi Sunday for the launch of the first Kalyan Jewellers store, and several fans had lined up along the roads leading to the store.Aishwarya, who shot her first post-pregnancy ad for the brand, addressed the fans from atop a special stage, before she went

Sajid to host Himmatwala muhurat LIVE on YouTube

Innovation is in. While the remake of Himmatwala is set as a true homage to the 80s, when it comes to the film's marketing and promotion, it is exploring new frontiers. One such initiative in this direction is Sajid Khan hosting the film's 'muhurat' LIVE on YouTube from Hyderabad on Wednesday, 22nd August."Vashu Bhagnani and Siddharth Roy Kapur (of UTV) were bowled over when Sajid explained the idea to them. He felt that this would give Himmatwala further fillip right from the beginning itself

Abhay Deol plans to release his short film

Abhay Deol plans to release his short film By Bollywood Hungama News Network , Aug 21, 2012 - 02:58 hrs IST Abhay Deol has always believed in walking the path less travelled. The actor, who was last seen in Shanghai, is all set to release his maiden short film co-production in India. The short film titled Love, Lots Of It, is made by filmmaker Rob Field and stars Campbell Scott, Kathleen McElfresh and McCaleb Burnett. Abhay has co-produced this short film along with producer Josh Green.The film

Ramcharan to buy a house in Mumbai

The neo-Zanjeer's leading man Ramcharan is dead serious about pursuing a parallel career in Mumbai. Last week, he was in the city to hunt around for a home. The actor apparently consulted his Mumbai mentor Salman Khan on the best possibilities for acquiring a residence in Mumbai.Ramcharan has now zeroed in on property in the Bandra area of Mumbai, quite close to where Salman and his family live. While the other South Indian superstars like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Ramcharan's father

Bipasha Basu looking Super Hot in Bikini

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Shriya Saran Hot Photoshoot For Maxim India

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Congress demands ban on ‘Kya Super Kool Hain Hum’ in Goa

The Congress in Goa Thursday demanded a ban on the Ekta Kapoor produced film “Kya Super Kool Hain Hum,” saying the film offended the sensibilities of the Christian community.Addressing a press conference here, Congress spokesperson and legislator Reginaldo Lourenco said that a first information report (FIR) would be filed against Kapoor in Panaji Friday.“We are demanding a ban on the screening of the film because it insults Christians. The FIR will be filed tomorrow,” Lourenco said. A

B-Town wishes Eid Mubarak

Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra and Anupam Kher wished “Eid Mubarak” Sunday, while filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and iconic star Amitabh Bachchan urged everyone to maintain harmony.In some countries Eid was celebrated Sunday. In India, the festival falls Monday. Here’s what the cebels had to say:Amitabh: Eid Mubarak.. Eid Mubarak.. Eid Mubarak..!! And among the Parsis, Navroze and for Hindu calendar, the beginning of auspicious month. Perplexing that most religious auspicious days fall in and

Sonu Nigam gets choosy

Popular singer Sonu Nigam, who has sung several hit tracks in Bollywood, says he has become choosy with the kind of songs he wants to sing and doesn’t like giving voice to every other song.“For the last five years, I have controlled myself completely and I think one should work with only such people where there is a bonding and good work,” said Sonu, who has recently sung the title track of Shirish Kunder’s “Joker”.“So I do good work with good people, who gel with me. I have

Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal – Theatrical Trailer

Check out this hillarious theatrical trailer of upcoming bollywood movie “Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal” starring Nana Patekar,Paresh Rawal,Om Puri,Shreyas Talpade, Asrani,Shakti Kapoor, Neeraj Vora and others.
The movie is directed by Priyadarshan
Madness Begins – 28th September

Rajesh Khanna was destined to be superstar: Dimple Kapadia

For the first time after Rajesh Khanna’s death, his estranged wife Dimple Kapadia opened up about the time she spent with him. She said he was special and destined to be a superstar.“I spent my life with him as I was 16 when I got married. He was not a normal man, he was a very special man,” Dimple said on the sidelines of the inauguration of “Retrospective of Rajesh Khanna-Superstar Forever” at the Siri Fort auditorium Saturday.“There are so many things I can say about him but

Bhansali to make film on MC Mary Koms life

August 21, 2012 - 12:15 hrs IST Though Sanjay Leela Bhansali is busy with his next directorial venture Ram Leela, he is also strongly functional as a producer. After producing the super-hit Rowdy Rathore and yet to be released Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi, Bhansali is now all set to produce a film based on the life of the Olympic Bronze medal winner MC Mary Kom. The said film will be directed by the renowned Art Director Omung Kumar. Omung Kumar, who had earlier worked with Bhansali on

Back to School Fashion: 6 Hot Fall 2012 Shoe Trends

Written by Ashley - Flagler College

Time for part three of our annual back to school shopping guide! Over the last few weeks we’ve told you all about the season’s most popular fashion trends, the best Fall 2012 color trends, and this week we’ll be talking fall shoe trends.
We’re firm believers that a girl can never have too many pairs of shoes in her closet, and whether you like flats or pumps, have a girly aesthetic or prefer some edge, this season’s shoe trends

Class to Night Out: Floral Shorts

Written by Carina - Ohio University
Floral Shorts: 1, 2, 3

With fall just around the corner, it’s time to give our favorite summer trends one last hurrah. I’ve been a huge fan of printed bottoms all season, but my favorites by far are floral shorts. Ultra-girly with a retro vibe, what’s not to love?
In honor of the end of summer, this week I’ll be showing you two ways to style a pair of high-waisted floral shorts – one look for day, one look for night.Shorts, Sweater,

TV Fashion Recap: Leverage and Perception

Written by Sarah - University of Michigan

TV Fashion Recap is a biweekly column featuring the best of TV fashion. Every other week, we recreate our favorite outfits from the most recent episodes of all of the hottest shows. Stay tuned; we may feature your favorite show next!Photo Credits: 1, 2

Every other week, I break down the best of TV fashion, featuring my favorite looks from the last two weeks. This week, I was inspired by TNT’s Leverage and the new hit show,

5 Outfits Inspired by High School Cliches

Written by Lara - University of British Columbia

As excited I am to be starting school so soon, back-to-school season is leaving me feeling nostalgic for my high school days. This nostalgia is spurred on, no doubt, by marathons of every high school movie ever made, from the cheesy, like She’s the Man and Freaky Friday, to the girly, like Mean Girls and Clueless.
Below, for your perusing pleasure, are 5 typical high school stereotypes from movies, and a

Looks on Campus: Nicole – Quinnipiac University

Written by Therese - Mount Holyoke College

I was friends with Nicole in elementary and middle school, although we lost touch when we went to different high schools. While at home for the summer, we caught up at a daytime party – and her outfit was so eye-catching, I knew I had to photograph her for Looks on Campus!

Name: Nicole
Year: Freshman
School: Quinnipiac University
Major: Journalism and Education
Hobbies/Interests: “I dance. I’ve been dancing since I was three and I’m

Fabulous Find of the Week: JCPenney Peter Pan Collar Blouse

Written by Ashley - Flagler College

This week’s Fabulous Find comes from one of our favorite unexpected sources for stylish, inexpensive pieces — department store JCPenney.
It’s there that we found a super-cute bird print blouse that’s adorned with a feminine Peter Pan collar. This sleeveless top is one of those pieces that seems to go with everything, whether you want to dress it up or dress it down. Plus, at a mere $14, this stylish blouse won’t put much of a

Celebrity Street Style of the Week: Kaylee DeFer, Ashley Tisdale, & Rihanna

Written by Demi - University of Maryland

Every week, I scour the web to find inspiring outfits on your favorite celebs and help you recreate their looks! This week, I was inspired by Kaylee DeFer, Ashley Tisdale, and Rihanna. Read on to see how you can get their looks for yourself.Photo: Pacific Coast News

Actress Kaylee DeFer, who plays Ivy on Gossip Girl, was snapped while filming episodes for their upcoming final season. She was dressed in a classically GG outfit, rocking army

How to Cater to Your Personal Learning Type

Written by Jade - Concordia University
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With the new school year quickly approaching (or perhaps, for your early-starters, already under way), it’s time to get ready for a successful semester. And while you may be revamping your wardrobe for fall, it’s equally important to freshen up your study skills, too.
Have you ever noticed that your study habits are different than those of your friends? Or how you seem to learn faster in certain classes? Some people are quick to blame

Geek Chic: Fashion Inspired by the Dark Knight Trilogy

Written by Shannon - Boston University
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Here on the Geek Chic column, we’ve given Marvel characters a lot of love (See: The Avengers and The Amazing Spider-Man), so it’s only fair that DC Comics gets some, too! Unless you’re allergic to summer blockbusters, you’ve likely seen at least one of the films in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy: Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises, starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Gary

From CollegeCandy: The 9 Best Apps to Help You Go Back to School

Written by Zephyr - CF Editor

Editor’s note: The following post was written by our friends at CollegeCandy. Before clicking over to read the second half, know that some readers found CC’s content/ads to be non-work-safe – just a heads up if you’re at the office or around parents!

College and smart phones are today’s PB&J: they just go together. So whether you’ve moved in already or still have a few weeks to go, I’ve got you covered with the apps you need to succeed.

Looks from Books: Matilda

Written by Monica - Harvard University
Matilda by Roald Dahl — $11.14 at Amazon

Welcome to the latest edition of Looks from Books, which aims to prove that you can look smart, while still being book-smart, too.
This week, I’ll be covering a classic children’s story that most of you probably read in elementary school. (At the very least, you’ve probably seen the movie!) Read on to learn all about the Roald Dahl book Matilda and check out some looks inspired by the story.
(For

OPI to Release Collection Inspired by James Bond

Written by Ashley - Flagler College

Nail polish company OPI recently announced that their 2012 holiday collection would be inspired by none other than James Bond.
The limited-edition collection will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise with 12 brand new polishes as well as a one-of-a-kind Bond-approved topcoat. Called “The Man with the Golden Gun” the topcoat (pictured at right) is made of real flecks of 18k gold which is sure to glam up your

Saturday, August 18, 2012

5th Boroplus Gold Awards 2012 On Zee TV india mumbai

India’s leading Hindi general entertainment channel, ZEE TV and Vikaas Kalantri’s WHITE LEAF ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA PVT. LTD will soon present the 5th BOROPLUS GOLD AWARDS – the 5th edition of the Global Indian Television Awards. To be held on 14th July at Filmcity, Mumbai, the prestigious Awards is the definitive platform that recognizes and celebrates excellence in Indian Television, on a global level. Mr. Ashish Golwalkar, Non- Fiction Programming Head – Zee TV, said, “We are

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