Thursday, 29 September 2011

Exciting Best Hangouts in Chennai

Posted by Glam curry at 05:43 1 comments
Chennai is gifted with so many beautiful places that surely overwhelm the youth to look for more. When it comes to entertainment & fun for couples to hangout, Chennai will surely give you many options.

Here are some of the best hangouts in Chennai that you found worth visiting:
 

Beaches

Marina Beach


Elliot’s Beach (Besant Nagar)


Shopping Malls and Multiplexes

Spencer Plaza (Anna Salai)


Express Avenue


Sky Walk


Chennai Citi Centre


Cinemas

Mayajaal


AGS Cinemas


Abirami Mall


Satyam Cinemas


Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Top 5 Best Cafes in Chennai

Posted by Glam curry at 05:47 1 comments
A coffee shop is a business which mainly serves prepared coffee or other hot beverages. It shares some of the characteristics of a bar, and some of the distinctiveness of a restaurant, but it is different from a cafeteria. This differs from a café, which is a casual restaurant, offering a range of hot meals, and probably being licensed to serve alcohol. Here is a list of Best Cafes in Chennai, where you can spend your leisure time.

1. Rathna Cafe











2. Prince Netcafe 










3. Cafe Coffee Day 










4. Eco Cafe 











5. Garden Cafe 



Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Turmeric Skincare Benefits And Secrets

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Turmeric is a natural & inexpensive skincare product that treats, cares, cleanses, and heels your skin. It’s available widely in the market in the form of powder, paste and dried roots for reasonable rates. Turmeric is endowed with antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties which make it as a useful component for skincare recipes. It contains an ingredient named “curcumin” which includes yellow pigment. This pigments acts as a coloring agent that gives skin brighter complexion.

Also, turmeric can be used both internally & externally. If you take turmeric internally, it effectively purifies the blood & improves the condition of the skin. Turmeric is an anti-oxidant product that gives youthful looking skin, cleanses rashes and other disorders.

Turmeric Skincare Benefits:
  • Treat Acne: Mix some turmeric paste with sandalwood powder and apply it on face for ten minutes. Wash it. Also, add turmeric powder with few drops of mustard oil & lemon juice and apply it for 15 minutes. Wash it with plain water
  • Treat Pigmentation: Prepare a paste with turmeric & lemon juice, apply daily once. Regular application of this paste would reduce pigmentation effectively. Also, you can try this with cucumber juice.
  • Treat Wrinkles: Apply a mix of turmeric with sugarcane juice on face to tackle wrinkle problems. Add some buttermilk with turmeric and apply around the eyes to reduce wrinkles.
  • Treat Cracked Heels: For cracked heels, mix turmeric with few drops of coconut oil. Applying this mix will relief your heel. Besides, you can mix turmeric with castor oil to reduce your heels.
  • Get Rid Of Dead Cells: Use gram flour & turmeric with water to make a paste and apply it on the body and scrub gently. Doing regularly will treat dead cells and help you to gain glowing skin.
  • Apply the blend of turmeric with milk on your face and lips. It acts as a natural cleanser on and healing agent.
  • Apply turmeric with warm coconut oil to reduce hair growth.
  • Mix turmeric with honey and apply this mask on your face to get beautiful skin.
  • Avoid stretch marks during the time of pregnancy by applying the paste of turmeric and curd everyday on your stomach.
  • Apply turmeric powder with lime juice on tanned skin to get rid of tan and have fairer skin instead.

Monday, 12 September 2011

Enjoy The Fun Filled Shopping And Nightlife In Chennai

Posted by Glam curry at 06:03 0 comments
The metropolitan cities of India are developing fast; Chennai is no exception. You can get all the necessities which you can find in any other metropolis in the country. Besides being a leisure spot with beaches, temples, and monuments in addition to being an international business hub, what is also unique about the city are the shopping centers, nightlife, cuisines served in the restaurants, and more.


Chennai is also known for shopping and it is called as “shoppers delight”. There are several shopping centers in chennai that are worth to visit. You may well bargain for prices at almost all the places excluding for the brands for which prices of products are fixed. You can get contemporary and traditional art and crafts, antiques, jewelry, textiles and many more from the shops in chennai. The popular and most preferred shopping in chennai are stone carvings from Mamallapuram, metal works from Tanjavur, silks from Kanchipuram, and bronze/brass castings from Kumbakonam.


Chennai also bustles with life in the night, especially in the pubs in chennai. Entertainment freaks will adore spending their nightlife in Chennai. Few centers of Chennai nightlife worth mentioning are:
  • 'Pasha' at The Park
  • Flame Le Club at the Le Royal Meridien
  • Platinum Dance bar at Quality Inn Aruna
  • Dublin, the Irish pub cum discotheque at the Park Sheraton Hotel
  • The MiXX dance pub at Country Suites
  • Sparks dance pub at Hotel Savera.
You will certainly look for dining in a best restaurant where you can well appease your appetite, when you plan to visit a new city or even if it is familiar to you. There are many best restaurants in Chennai which you can choose through Restaurant reviews Chennai. It all depends on which place you are staying in and accordingly you can go online and search for one of the best restaurants in Chennai in that locality.

Thursday, 8 September 2011

Fruit Nutrition - For Both Your Health and Beauty

Posted by Glam curry at 22:56 0 comments
Fruits are our friend and they should be incorporated in our daily diet. Not just for their delicious taste but their overwhelming benefits for our health and beauty. Fruits are vital in improving your poor condition of health and ugly look. Fruits can help you in numerous ways. These few fruits help you attain a more beautiful appearance.

Oranges

Oranges are nourished with full of vitamin C, which prevents loss in skin elasticity. They also help in healing the cuts, minor injuries and bruises. Due to the presence of Vitamin C in daily you can achieve glowing skin and a brighter face. Orange peels are conserved and used in face packs and other cosmetics both for its medicinal quality and beautiful aroma.




Apples
One apple is more energizing than your morning cup of tea or coffee. The anti-oxidants present in apple makes you younger. Apples are a good conditioner and toner for your skin. They have astonishing skin-healing powers and have been used as a beauty aid for centuries. Certainly, that's why we call- "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."




Blueberries



Like apple, blueberries are packed with anti-oxidants and are good for skin. They help reducing spots problems or bumps. It's also said to have benefits in improving short term memory loss and reduces the dangers of some cancers.



Avocados

Applying mashed avocados on face will give you a soft skin. It removes rashes making the skin soft and attractive. It has more beneficial natural oils than any other fruit. That's why it's good for healthy hair as well. Avocados have been said to improve immunity and lower cholesterol. Being rich in different vitamins and minerals, it also helps in weight loss.


Mango 


 Fresh ripe mango contains a lot of beta carotene, which helps sustain the epithelial tissues. Maintaining epithelial tissues is essential to get rid of the premature wrinkling and dark circles around the eyes.




Grapefruit

Grapefruits are rich in Vitamin C, Antioxidants and fiber, along with many other vitamins and minerals. The flavors are like paradise, as it is well expressed by the Latin name, "Citrus paradise". It is believed to be connected with happy youthful memories. Dermatologists advise using grapefruits in beauty products.



In recent times many perfume, shampoo, body wash and face packs are prepared incorporating these fruity fragrances and nutrition. Fruity fragrance is delicate, mostly feminine. But using them only superficially will not be sufficient. Start having small quantities of all these every day. You can take them as fruit salads, milkshakes and mocktails. Get naturally beautiful and stay away from inconsiderate beauty treatments!

Friday, 2 September 2011

Health and Beauty Tips For Teen Girls

Posted by Glam curry at 22:48 1 comments
Every teenage girl wants to always look her best and want to have the appearance of beauty. Just about all people would love to be just eye-catching and stand out in the crowd, especially young teen girls. In most cases clothes and make up are the two main issues in the lives of most teen females. Here are a few suggestions for health and beauty tips for teen girls.

The first important tip will be drinking plenty of water each day. Also make it a habit to have foods that have a content of vitamin A and C, which are known to help you look your best. You can mix honey with some water and every day you can drink it, if you want to retain the shine on your skin, as this will help to keep your skin smooth.

It is also needed that you moisturize your skin. Hydrate the skin naturally and you should also try to manipulate some milk into your skin as well. This helps you to keep the fresh glow of your appearance. To prevent dryness in your face, you can opt in for humidifiers which can maintain the temperature moderately.

Healthy and natural good sources of foods are essential in having clean and fine looking skin. Having plenty of fresh fruits and some raw vegetables daily is very good for both your health and beauty. These tips will certainly help a teenage girl’s skin to look and feel healthy and soft. Try to keep everything that you apply on your face of a natural ingredient.


Some last tips on beautifying yourself are to work on your lips and eyes as they do get more attention whenever talking or singing or even when just listening. Be sure that when you sue eye make up to be certain that they match your over all appearance. You can also add some mascara right on the tips of your eye lashes. You should put a little amount of orange shadow at the corner of the eyes to present yourself a wide eyed look. Use mineral make up, which shall facilitate to brighten your appearance.


To avoid any chapping use some lip balm. See to that you sleep only on silk or satin pillow cases so there will be fewer creases on the areas of your face. These are some of the tips on how to provide some health and beauty for teenage girls.

Interesting Bridal Makeup Tips

Posted by Glam curry at 05:03 0 comments
Wedding ceremony, one of the most important & exciting day in the life for both men & women. Every bride wants to look fabulous & she takes more care for that special day and night. To make the bride fabulous, more professional beauty salons or parlors are available with latest trends & makeup kits.

Expert beauticians have variety of makeup kits, cosmetic items, costumes, beauty concepts, hairstyles and jewelries. Choose them carefully according to the bride’s skin. If you choose a beautician perfectly, then your wedding photo flashes beautifully!!

Here are some useful makeup tips for bride to look gorgeous:-
  • Cover eye dark circles, wrinkles & spots using light shade foundations. Apply the foundation in outward circular direction over the face.
  • Use powder foundation on neck, ears & chest, so that you look great & have equal skin color.
  • Use concealer shade similar to foundation and blend well.
  • Trim eyebrows 1 or 1/2 day before the wedding
  • Choose natural or true colors for eye shadow & avoid bright / neon colors. Instead you can try lighter to your wedding dress.
  • Apply waterproof mascara. So that it helps while sweating.
  • Do facials, scrubbing or facial mask at least 1 week before the wedding day.
  • Take care of acne and tone up your skin prior to 6 months of your wedding.
  • Don’t try with new products or new treatments as it sometimes damage your skin.
  • Have proper amount of sleep before your wedding. Drink plenty of water & take rest, so that your eyes & skin looks bright.
  • Keep makeup kit like lipstick, powder, mascara along with tissue paper, lip gloss etc, so that touch-ups can be done whenever required.
  • For glossy look, prefer lip liner. It blends easily with lipstick.
  • Once your bridal makeup is done, don’t go out in sun rays. Otherwise apply sunscreen lotion.
  • Apply your favorite perfume.
  • Keep all your anxiety away & feel hassle-free.

Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Surprise Your Sweetheart With Apparels, Cosmetics And Jewelry

Posted by Glam curry at 00:03 0 comments
Surprising the dear ones with attractive gifts on occasions or festivals is a common & everyone use to do it. But surprising the dear ones with exclusive cosmetics, apparels and jewelry makes the gift something special and memorable. Gifts can be sent in two ways, the conventional one which is going to the market, making purchase and then sending, while the other is sending gifts through online portals. In recent years, e-shopping dominates the internet marketing & especially e-gifting finds a tremendous rise.

Gifts are categorized according to men and women. Cosmetics, jewelry and apparels are the three most preferred gifts for both men & women.

Many gifts are associated with men & women; you can find these gifts in the section “Gifts for Girls” & “Gifts for boys”. If you planned to gift your dear something as special as jewelry, browse through the category jewelry. In this category, diamond jewelry, gold jewelry, fashion jewelry, pearl jewelry, gold plated jewelry and spiritual pendants will be list out.Here, jewelry for women will be displayed in different types like earrings, rings, necklaces, bangles, bracelets, pendants, anklets, watches etc. Also, you get unique designed rings, bracelets, chains and pendants for men in different prices.

Gold Jewelry

Antique Jewelry

Out of huge list of things used for the enhancement of women’s personal grooming, cosmetics play the dominant role. Whether old or young, women love to pamper themselves and they’re very conscious about their personal grooming. You can surprise your sweetheart by gifting / sending personal care products. Choose from the different beauty brands like Loreal, Lakme, Olay, Himalaya, Dermalogica, Smashbox, Ren etc. From shampoos to face creams, perfumes, acne & anti-aging creams, lipstick to nail polish and all skincare, hair care, makeup, nail care, products are available. You can gift your beloved any of the cosmetic items that he / she looks for a long time.

Cosmetics

The apparels, next to jewelry & cosmetics both men & women give importance to apparels. Even some people don’t give importance for jewelry & cosmetics, but they prefer more shopping of exclusive apparels. Sarees are considered to be the ultimate wear of Indian women. Surprise your dear with attractive Salwars, Churidars, Jeans, T-shirts or Shirts, Skirt, Suits etc.  For men, gift from casuals to formals, jeans to shirts, neck ties, trousers, suits, baggy pants etc.

Men Apparels

Women Apparels

Never mind, whether occasion or festival or a common day, surprise your loved ones with cosmetics, jewelry and apparels.

Friday, 26 August 2011

Beauty And Importance Of Bridal Saree In South Indian Wedding

Posted by Glam curry at 06:02 3 comments
South Indian weddings are already well known for their royalty, tradition and sparkles. And the bridal wear wedding saree is no exception. The famous south Indian silks with heavy borders and pallu work are spreading like rage in the entire nation. The South Indian brides today are happily ready to experiment with their wedding sarees and the result is more often than not, a rather attractive and brazen look.
In older days traditional silk sarees weighing up to six kilos was the order of the day, but today you are sure to see anything from tube blouses to even cocktail dresses for weddings. Despite such changes the heavy embroidered south Indian silk sarees have not yet lost its charm. It's also not rare to see brides wearing black mehendi, which at one era was considered to be predominantly inauspicious. Chennai girls are certainly having their own choice in their own matchmaking style when it comes to their wedding apparel.

The more elegant saree you wear, the more wealth you actually parade. The new designer sarees obtainable in the Indian market have already shown its magic in every corner of the country. The traditional south silks and heavy, fat patterns are hardly in use now. The South Indian wedding sarees are now found in various combined styles within one single personification. India must have undergone changes; they still have the traditional fascination and purity.

The bridal sari is bought with a lot of concern, since for a bride her bridal dress is her topmost priority. For any married lady, her most unforgettable and most precious ensemble, in her clothing is her wedding sari and south Indian women are no exceptions. So it is very important to purchase the wedding saree in one of the Best Saree Shops Chennai.

Wednesday, 24 August 2011

Women’s Fashion Shoes – The Ultimate Women's World

Posted by Glam curry at 23:31 3 comments
Shoes are an important part of everyone's life. They reflect your personality providing you beauty, comfort and style. Good quality with beautiful appearance and the women who wear them are the ideal combination of style and fashion. Women's footwear becomes a direct representation of their lifestyle and personality. In every moment of time shoes play significant part in women's world.
Women's footwear comes in various styles and colors and you can get them in any shoe shops in Chennai. Normally women's closets are packed up with many pairs of shoes. There are different styles and designs offered and most of the women like different shoes for different occasions.

Some of the most common types of women's footwear comprise Pumps, Leather Boots, Running Shoe, Women's Short Boots, Harness Boots, Slip-on Shoes, Sneakers, sandals, Cowboy Boots and cowboy shoes. When you buy shoes it is necessary to make sure that they match your other accessories and individuality.

For women, shoes are one of the most important fashion accessories. Women normally like elegant and fashionable footwear. Here are some tips with regards in wearing different types of shoes.

Sandals: The first thing to consider when wearing sandals is the attractiveness of your feet - you need to make sure you don't have broken heels, easily solved with creams available at your local supermarket. Ensure your nails are hygienic and well kept - a pedicure is the ideal solution here.

Espadrilles: these shoes are coming back into fashion, so it is necessary to understand the kind of look they suit. They are casual shoes, so need to be worn with casual clothing. They look good with a pair of skinny jeans, or when teamed with a short skirt.

Office Shoes: Choose either a shoe with a bright color, or a shoe with copiousness of thrive (such as bows, laces, buckles, frills, tassels...), but never opt for a shoe with both - doing so will portray too much attention, one or the other provides a nice balance. Alternatively, you can opt for a more usual, yet fashionable shoe, such as brogues, court shoes, or loafers - all of which are highly fashionable, yet understated, ideal for a professional occupation.

Shoes with miniskirts: There are several shoes well suited to the mini-skirt; ballerina pumps are fantastic, as are most types of flat shoe, stiletto heels are also a good choice.


Shoes that make you look slim: the stiletto heel is the best means to look slim without doing any work beyond putting them on. They elongate the leg, tighten the bottom, and decrease the appearance of chunky legs and thighs.

Fashionable shoes that are also comfortable: A balance between comfort and fashion can sometimes be hard to achieve. But there are various shoes that can achieve just this though, flats, such as loafers and ballet pumps are great.

Monday, 22 August 2011

Look Like Princess On Your Wedding Day With Our Bridal Beauty Tips

Posted by Glam curry at 05:53 0 comments
Every girl has a dream of her marriage, but once the day finally arrives it can become a huge headache if it is not properly planned. Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day so here are a few bridal beauty tips to keep you looking your best without the tension. Of course you will want to feel and appear like a princess on your wedding day. The perfect bridal makeup is essential and there are various factors to keep in mind that will make you the most gorgeous bride ever. Many factors like the time of the day and the season are important as is the type of your skin and hair, the color of your wedding dress, and whether your marriage is indoor or outdoor.

Beauty Tips for your Skin

Beauty Treatments, the first thing that people will notice about you is your skin and your smile so you should take the essential steps to take care. If you have not seen a beauty therapist till date, then now would be a good time to start. They are brilliant at recommending what type of improvements is available for you. They will help you find the perfect lotions, creams, and anything else to help make your skin shine.

Hire Professional Beautician

Most Women beauty parlour Chennai offer several other services that you may find useful such as hair removal, eyelash plucking, aromatherapy and massages. Since this is your big day opt for a professional beautician to do it. Make sure they know you want something soft and elegant but yet natural looking. Allow them to work their magic on you but inform them what you like. Of course no one compels you must wear makeup for your wedding but it does help to make you seem less shiny for photos as well as helping to cover up any spots or brown spots you may have. It can also help to reduce the visibility of any wrinkles. Other choices are having fake eyelashes done. While there why not have a manicure done as well. Make sure to have the photographer take close-ups of your hand with the wedding ring.

Tips for Eye Makeup

 Your eyes are considered as the window to your soul. Also eyes are the most attractive spot on a woman's face. So eye makeup becomes the most significant thing for the bridal make up and hence all the makeup tips must be followed properly to decorate the eyes. These guidelines can be obtained from magazine articles, online, or consulting a beauty expert.

Tips for Hairstyle


The hairstyle of the bride must be appropriate as that of a wedding ceremony so that it nourishes the beauty of the makeup that she has done on her face. The hairstyle should also match with the type of the wedding dress that the bride is thought to wear. This would harmonize the beauty of her wardrobe, hair and face. This would make the bride look more gorgeous than ever. With just an extra effort, a bride can make herself the most stunning woman in the world by following these makeup tips properly and making people apprehend that she is the most beautiful woman around them.

When you smile remember you show your teeth, too, so don't ignore the health and condition of your gums and teeth. If you want to whiten teeth, start doing so slowly months before the wedding. Beauty comes from within so remember to exercise habitually, drink lots of water, avoid smoking, and eat healthy.

By following these easy bridal beauty tips, you will look and feel your best on the most important day of your life, your wedding day!

Saturday, 20 August 2011

Incredible Beauty Tips For Glowing Skin

Posted by Glam curry at 05:38 0 comments
Olive Oil & Sugar
Olive oil & sugar, excellent faces scrub when it’s combined & used. Mix them together and then rub it on your face. The sugar scrub clears out the dead skin cells and the olive oil beautifully nourish & moisturize the skin. It’s a special beauty spa for girls to rejuvenate their sad winter skins. Even, you can use it as a lip scrub, it shows good results.


Egg Yolk
It’s obvious for skin to react to the level of stress and often get confused of becoming oily and dry.  Egg yolk, the great skin equalizer which can be used for normal, dry, oily and sensitive. But its little cold and slimy, but use of egg yolk on you face for one week will fix your skin right up. It’s cheap and totally worth out.

Safflower Oil
Safflower oil makes your budget perfect and the best eye make remover and moisturizer for the skin. It works great especially for eye dry skin area and offers a gentle & long lasting effect. Smooth it with your fingertips and apply it on your eyes and then wipe it with cotton ball or soft tissues. You fine a clean & moisturized skin on your eyes.

Hair conditioners
If you have oily roots, don’t apply hair conditioners on the first 2-3 inches of your hair. Also focus especially on ends. Also for extra shiny hair, do longer rinsing once you conditioned your hair. It works great!

Primer
Always use a primer before applying a makeup, so that it soothes the skin. It helps to apply makeup flawlessly on the skin & look magnificent

Friday, 19 August 2011

Top 5 Skincare Tips For Oily Skin

Posted by Glam curry at 05:45 0 comments
  • Use a face pack made up of fullers earth, rose water and lemon juice twice in a week. It helps to achieve normal texture in a skin.
  • After applying that pack, use a cool water to clean your face. It helps to shrink pores and reduce oil secretion.
  • Being on a birth control pill may also control oil production in the facial glands. It monitors the levels of androgen in the body.
  • It’s essential to choose the right cosmetics for the skin. Make sure whether the cosmetic dries out the skin properly.
  • Remove your make up when you’re going to bed or the time you relax. It’s highly important & essential for oily skin. The remnants of make-up with dirt & sebum may clog pores and cause acne.

Thursday, 11 August 2011

Women's Fashion Accessories – The Latest Trend

Posted by Glam curry at 03:49 0 comments
Aristotle, one of the greatest philosophers in the past once said that a woman is God's most beautiful creation. As a woman, you should to be a living proof of this statement. That is why, it is vital that we always look good and presentable no matter what we do and where we go. In doing so, one ought to be always be in fashion.

Women's Fashion Accessories can be everything you add to an outfit and including jewelry, pins, shoes, belts, scarves, hats, glasses, tights. The range of woman fashion accessory includes everything. Accessories embellish a woman from head to foot like different kinds of fashionable hair accessory, beautiful bindis, costume jewelry, fashionable handbags for women, designer wristwatches, elegant eyewear, scarves, stoles, shawls, belts, anklets, and shoes.

Though there are enormous options for you to choose from, it doesn't mean that you should put on all of them to present the ideal look. On the contrary, to bring out the most dazzling fashion style, you just need to choose numerous pieces out of the countless choices to highlight your outfit. Choosing the proper accessories is far more significant than how many pieces you are wearing.

One of the most essential accessories must be women's handbags, without doubt. A stunning handbag can significantly enhance one's fashion style and personality. In order to choose the most appropriate handbag, you should know clearly about your own style and the occasion when you expect to carry the bag. Nowadays, there are infinite types of handbags available in different styles, designs, colors, materials, and sizes.

Shoes, another essential fashion accessory in women's wardrobe, have always been listed on top of the most wanted fashion stuffs. Every season there are always some gleaming designs which will make women scream excitingly. The types of women's shoes mainly comprise high heels, boots, flats, slippers, wedges and many others. High heels are the most popular and sought after type among the others. Women will never stop their great craze for high heels.

Lastly, for a long time, women have been fanatical with jewelry which can add the stunning charm to their personality. The sparkling pieces cuddle the eternal charm and timeless quality. No matter whether it is for formal or casual occasions, you will look stylish and enchanting by wearing the dazzling jewelries.

Apart from the main women's fashion accessories that have been talked about above, there are also many other breathtaking fashion items which have the magical power to turn the simple ensemble into the completely different but fantastic outfit.
 

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