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Ramadan special: Home makeover tips

Tasty treats for Iftar(IANSLIFE)

Use a planter that doubles as another decorative element. Choose from porcelain or metal depending on your personal taste. Little things like these add up to bringing more definition to your home without any single piece standing out…reports Asian Lite News

After a two-year hiatus, we are back in time to celebrate the holy festival of Ramadan with joy and fervour. As people are meeting more often than ever these days, there is an obvious need to do up your home for the festivities Be it indoor or outdoor, your home for Iftar celebrations should have a mix of colours, and textures and should create a vibe that is casual and not over manicured.

25 ways to decorate your home on a budget.(photo:IANSLIFE)

Ramadan is the festival of being thankful and coming together with your family, hence your home should be cozy. The right furniture and decor can create a sense of peace and invoke the spirit of the season. It’s the best time to update your home with lights, lanterns, and colourful dinnerware ahead of Eid Al Fitr.

Candles and Lights: During the month of Ramadan, create a magical atmosphere in your living room by hanging fairy lights across the wall and candles strategically placed on your corner tables. The string lights and candles together brighten up the space beautifully and bring a peaceful effect on our senses. You can also use them on your balcony to enjoy cosy evenings.

The Living room: Add bohemian flair to Ramzan celebrations by giving your sofa a makeover with printed cushions that are adorned intricately with kutch embroidery. Fresh flowers and plants are nature’s colourful scent diffusers. They can brighten up your spirit. They are also a great way to make a statement to loved ones.

Use a planter that doubles as another decorative element. Choose from porcelain or metal depending on your personal taste. Little things like these add up to bringing more definition to your home without any single piece standing out.

Adorn the walls with Art: Bring home some wall art that brightens ups your home with spurts of colour. You may use a variety of little pieces to tell a story on the walls, or you can choose a single statement piece. Family images can be framed and hung on the walls. Bookshelves are usually a good idea, and you may experiment with how you arrange them.

25 ways to decorate your home on a budget.(photo:IANSLIFE)

Serverware: One can get really creative with decorating their centre table. Start with adding a table runner that matches the cushions. Use wooden platters, trays and serve ware to place the assortment of Ramadan snacks. Set up a side table for all your Ramadan drinks such as dates with milk, rose milk, watermelon juice, sulaimani tea and more. You can choose a set of copper tumblers and jugs and mix them up with floral printed coffee mugs. The use of pastel tones gives a pleasant and happy impression that is perfect for Instagram aesthetics

Outdoor Area: What better place to have that glorious meal than outdoors in the garden by the light of the moon? Create a comfortable ambience in your balcony with cushions, a set of statement chairs and benches. You can also set up a low table for the family to surround it.

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Salon quality hair makeover at home

Get your tresses ready for any occasion.(photo:IANSLIFE)

A glamorous finish featuring big, bold curls are perfect for any dinner date. Show off your gorgeous curly hairstyle by wearing it down and adding a sparkly hair accessory, like a headband, tiara, or hairpins…reports Asian Lite News

Having trouble styling your mane for dates, special events, or daily occasions? Dyson India presents its first styling lookbook, which features styles ranging from tousled curls to sleek straight hair. With the Dyson AirwrapTM multi-styler, you can achieve salon-quality hair at home. Celebrity hairstylist Marianna Mukuchyan breaks down the four hairstyles you need to attempt right away to give your hair more pizzaz.

Straight and sleek

The classic straight, sleek never goes out of style. Add hair accessories to add more flair to the look.

To achieve this look:

. Start with towel-dried hair and attach the Coanda smoothing dryer and select the drying mode.

. Pre-dry your hair to 80 per cent dry.

. Attach the soft smoothing brush, known to create a smooth blow-dry finish.

. Choose the high speed and high heat and smooth from roots to ends in sections until dry.

. Attach the Coanda smoothing dryer that smooths and hides flyaways.

. Select smoothing mode and choose the high speed and low heat.

. Start at the front left of the parting, glide from roots to ends, and repeat around the head.

. Add hair accessories such as stick-on pearls on a few front pieces of your hair to amp up your look.

Get your tresses ready for any occasion.(photo:IANSLIFE)

Curly Blowout

A glamorous finish featuring big, bold curls are perfect for any dinner date. Show off your gorgeous curly hairstyle by wearing it down and adding a sparkly hair accessory, like a headband, tiara, or hairpins.

To achieve this look:

. Star with towel-dried hair and attach the Coanda smoothing dryer. Select the drying mode and pre-dry the stresses to 70 per cent dry.

. Attach the soft smoothing brush, known to create a smooth blow-dry finish.

. Choose the medium speed and medium heat. Smooth out frizz.

. Divide hair into 3 sections. Dived your back hair section further into 5 parts.

. Attach the 40mm long barrel that will create voluminous curls and waves for longer hair.

. Change the airflow direction to the left and choose the high speed and high heat.

. Introduce the left section of your back hair to the barrel at mid-length and set with a cold shot for 5-10 seconds. Slide down to release the curl.

. Change the airflow direction to the right and repeat for the right section.

. Set your curls with a fixing spray and gently loosen your curls for the final look.

Tousled Waves

Create beautiful, tousled waves that are sure to leave your partner spellbound on your brunch date. It is a great way to look effortless, classy, chic, and relaxed. Pair it up with a floral or pastel attire for an elegant look.

To achieve this look:

. Start with towel-dried hair and attach the Coanda smoothing dryer, a multi-functional attachment that quickly prepares hair for styling.

. Select the drying mode and choose the high speed and high heat to pre-dry your tresses to 70 percent.

. Attach the firm smoothing brush to create a smooth blow-dry finish.

. Select the high speed and high heat to smoothen out the frizz.

. Now apply your favourite hair styling product and divide your hair into sections for effortless styling.

. Attach the 20 mm long barrel to create voluminous curls and waves in both directions. Set the airflow direction to curl outwards from the left side of your face.

. Wrap a section of your hair and hold it in place until dry. Set the curl with a cold shot for 5-10 seconds and slowly let go of the curl.

. Next, change the airflow direction for the other sections of hair and repeat on the other side.

Now run your fingers through your hair for a tousled look and you are done.

Get your tresses ready for any occasion.(photo:IANSLIFE)

Voluminous Blow Dry

The perfect voluminous blow-dry is quick and easy that can make your hair look effortlessly glamorous, full of shine and volume, setting the tone for the perfect valentine’s day date.

To achieve this look:

. Start with towel-dried hair and attach the Coanda smoothing dryer. Select the drying mode.

. Pre-dry your tresses to 80% dry.

. Divide your hair into sections and attach the firm smoothing brush.

. Choose the high speed and high heat and smooth from roots to ends in sections until dry. Repeat on all other sections.

. Attach the round volumizing brush to add body and shape to your tresses. Choose medium speed, medium heat and create outward curls on each section.

. Set the curl with a cold shot for 5-10 seconds and slowly release the curls.

. To create volume at the crown area, brush right from the roots to the tip.

. Attach the Coanda smoothing dryer to hide the flyways and get a smooth finish.

. Select the smoothing mode and choose the high speed and low heat.

. Start at the front of the parting and just touch the smoothing dryer to your hair surface. Do not push.

. Smooth over the top section of your hair, leaving out the ends. Repeat the same on all side’s top section.

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Artistic makeover to home

Consult an artist while choosing artworks for your home(IANSLIFE)

To avoid such a seemingly harmless habit, consulting an artist who can match styles, and forms to different rooms and colour schemes can be a great way to add a touch of character without overwhelming a space…writes N. LOTHUNGBENI HUMTSOE

Part of the joy of owning your own ‘slice of heaven’ is being able to infuse every nook and cranny with your own distinct personality. Not merely just a roof over our head, but an extension of our taste, style, and persona – our homes can give visitors an almost in-depth view of who we are as individuals or as a family. While an exciting adventure, this can be a relatively daunting task; especially when one of the best ways to display that personality is through art.

“By its nature art is a reflection of an individua’s thoughts and state of mind; it’s a visual representation of its creator’s emotions, perspective, and feelings. This capability of converting these intangible elements into creations that can be touched, felt, and resonate with others, is what makes art an incredible addition to any home. The art in our homes serves the dual role of providing an aesthetic appeal, while also serving as a creative representation of the character of the people who live in it. However with the plethora of options available today it can be quite an overwhelming excursion one which can be made a little bit easier with a ‘trained eye’ on your side,” says Dr Gunjan Shrivastava, a Professional Artist, Educator, Art Critic and Co-founder of You Lead India Foundation

While picking the pieces that you choose to place in your home can be an invaluable step in creating a space that’s truly representative of who you are and here are a few reasons why Dr Gunjan thinks you should consult an artist before picking up artworks for your home:

Matching the art to the room

We all have the tendency of picking and cramming a space with any and every piece of art we fall in love with. To avoid such a seemingly harmless habit, consulting an artist who can match styles, and forms to different rooms and colour schemes can be a great way to add a touch of character without overwhelming a space.

Knowing how to make a ‘statement’ work

Statement pieces are a great way to highlight the more eccentric or wilder sides of your personality, turning them into the focal point of any room. Unlike the smaller pieces that you would play with in others parts of the home, with a statement piece the room you place it in has to be styled around this piece itself ensuring that it’s allowed to command the presence it deserves.

Commissioning a piece

Lending itself perfectly to the previous point, commissioning a piece is a great way to add flair. In fact, with an artist on your side, you can get just the right size or form that fits perfectly within the space you’ve identified to make a statement. And when choosing an artist it’s always best to pick someone who has had prior experience with commissioned work and whose work you absolutely love and understand. This can be a great way to set up a beautiful piece of work in your home that speaks to your artistic sensibilities and translates your personality into a treat for the eyes.

Lighting and display

The primary light source, whether natural or artificial, is a crucial consideration point when selecting art to style your home. In fact, even the framing and display material you use can determine the longevity of artwork in your home. To an untrained eye, critical factors like these can be easily overlooked, but with an artist, on your side, you can learn how to lean into the natural elements that come with your home and create spaces for art that can last you a lifetime.

Using colours as a Means of Healing(IANSLIFE)

Getting the inside scoop before purchasing

Finally and by far one of the most valuable factors that come with having an artist help you pick out your art is having an insider on the scene, who understands your taste and preference, gives you the ‘in’ on good deals as well as up and coming artists whose work fits your style. Knowing the best places to shop for the artists you love, finding curators who deal in the exact style or techniques you admire, or getting invited to gallery events usually comes with experience and awareness, both of which an artist comes entrenched in.

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Just have a street style makeover

Casual Outings or Brunch: As good to look at as it feels, the lightweight frame features a trendy upsized calibre, on-point colour combos or total crystal frames with dark polar, colourful flash to add a dash of fun…writes N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe

When you see someone with perfectly pulled together street style, their sunglasses are often the first thing you see. Choosing the right pair of sunglasses for every occasion is essential to complete the ensemble. Not only do they save you from the scorching sun, but they also shape your face and elevate your confidence, which makes investing in a versatile pair extremely crucial.



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Casual Outings or Brunch: As good to look at as it feels, the lightweight frame features a trendy upsized calibre, on-point colour combos or total crystal frames with dark polar, colourful flash to add a dash of fun.

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Vacation Mode: Want to look elegant and stylish while you set out of town this weekend? The brightest of them all, the trendy bold profile frame is all about the future, vivid pop contrasts and flash shades make sure it will never miss a ray. Play with your take on making daring colour combos.

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