Wear that choker, stylishly!
Here’s why the little neck band has become the new-age scarf





Got a meeting to attend and a party right after that? Here’s one accessory that can safely make it to both. A little choker, in fabric or metal can go just as well with a pinned-up bun and your shirt as well as a sequinned off-the-shoulder top and pants. A mix of femininity and tough sass, the accessory is a throwback to the 90s. Hollywood has a huge affinity for it — Kim Kardashian, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Kendall Jenner and Salma Hayek have been adding chokers to their tops and gowns. The resurgence of the fad has been huge on Instagram, runways and even on the red carpet. Time you got onto the choker fad, too...



PAIR IT RIGHT


It seems like an innocuous little piece of accessory, but it comes with a few style rules. Going to the office? Choose a single pearl choker or even a blackcorded one.

Heading out for a day around town or just to the spa? Team a black floral lace or crochet choker with a monochrome or floral off-shoulder top or dress.

Or keep it basic by wearing a simple black choker and metal pendant with a white T-shirt and jeans. If you’ve had enough of the usual pendants, go with a tassel hanging on it. For a night out, wear a jewelled version on satin or velvet. Studded chokers are part of the Goth look and can be worn with denim jeans. Team a lace choker with corset tops and gowns. Another rule is: smaller earrings must be worn with chokers, so avoid hanging chandelier styles.

What’s your style?
Victorian-style lace choker with a heart or stone Boho-inspired beads and flowers Crochet choker Metal band Ribbon choker Three-layered design Geometric metal band

As reported exclusively by BT, Mahaakshay Chakraborty aka Mimoh and Madalsa Sharma tied the knot yesterday (July 10) in Ooty. Speaking to us right after the wedding, the bride’s mother, actress Sheela Sharma said, “We wanted to respect the court order and hence, postponed the wedding by a couple of days. Mimoh and Madalsa tied the knot yesterday between the muhurat of 12-12.30 pm. We had a mehendi and sangeet ceremony on July 9. Everything went off beautifully. It was overwhelming to see my daughter get married.” She added, “Everyone knew the truth (about the case). God was on our side, as we were right.”

The wedding plans seemed to have hit a roadblock after Mimoh was accused of rape, cheating and wrongful termination of pregnancy by a Bhojpuri actress last week. His mother . , former actress Yogeeta Bali, was also named in the complaint. Last week, the Bombay High Court had rejected Mimoh and Yogeeta’s bail plea, following which the duo moved the Rohini court (Delhi), which granted them interim bail.

More Kannada personal wedding card matter

If you’re counting down to your wedding day, worrying about how you’ll look in your dress is probably one of many significant considerations. But in the midst of worrying about what you’re going to wear, it’s also important to consider your beauty regime leading up to the big day too.

From looking at what foods you should be eating to the beauty treatments worth doing, we’ve enlisted industry insiders to share their top tips — and the products worth investing in to help ensure you look your very best on your special day.


START LOOKING AT YOUR DIET

Changing your diet two or more months before getting married can be an effective (and straightforward) way to give your skin and body a reset and refresh. Nutritionist Christine Bailey, shares what you should be incorporating in the run-up to the big day: “One of the easiest and cheapest ways to make improvements to your skin and general well-being is to look at what you pile on your plate. Remove the refined sugary foods, skip the dairy and add in plenty of colourful antioxidant rich vegetables and fruits to protect the skin, support healing and lower inflammation,” she says.

DON’T GET A FACIAL TOO CLOSE TO THE BIG DAY

It’s probably not a smart move to get an aggressive facial peel just before the wedding. Depending on the facial, it could take days (or even weeks) for redness to fully subside. And you also won’t see the full effect of a facial after just one. Dr. Justine Hextall, consultant dermatologist, explains why. “One often needs a series of facial treatments for maximum effect and there is often at least a two-week break between each treatment. I always advise fastidious sun avoidance before, during and after such treatments to prevent unwanted skin hyperpigmentation.”

DO REGULAR DEEP CONDITIONING TREATMENTS ON YOUR HAIR

Want shiny, luscious locks for your big day? Then finding a good conditioner to use regularly is a must. Neil Moodie, session stylist, says leaving conditioner on long enough to penetrate and a once-a-week treatment

is essential — especially on dry damaged hair. He advises to “leave on for at 20-mins, a g ain allowing the ingredients to penetrate into the hair shaft properly.”

AVOID DRINKING THE NIGHT BEFORE

Hydration is keyto photograph-ready skin. Dr. Justine Hextall recommends “healthy juices and a good night’s sleep” to see you through the next day. She adds: “Try to avoid the temptation of too many celebratory cocktails, stick to water and juice if you can. Before sleeping gently cleanse the skin, and apply a good layer or your favourite moisturiser. Most importantly relax.”

AVOID APPLYING HIGHLIGHTER

If you haven’t enlisted a professional make-up artist, then devising the perfect bridal look can be tricky. Beauty expert Bryony Blake suggests avoiding the temptation to load on product. “It’s a case of enhancing your features without being too heavy handed.” She is also against using tons of highlighter. “Go easy on the shimmer and instead opt for something that can create a dewy, natural look, that looks like your skin glows from within,” she suggests.

A WEDDING TO REMEMBER
After a romantic engagement on a private yacht with Alissha Valia, astrologer and celebrity numerologist Bhavikk Sangghvi is now married. The couple had a ‘monsoon wedding’ and the theme of their reception was ‘Bollywood Special’.

The ceremony took place in Mumbai on Friday with only close family, friends and relatives in attendance. The couple observed all the traditional rituals for the wedding. The love birds who are now tagged as, ‘#shavik’ on social media are currently off for their honeymoon in Prague and Budapest. We wish the couple a blissful and blessed life ahead together.

According to science, getting hitched changes you physically and mentally


Every year thousands and thousands of couples tie the knot. A decision that has lasting effects on their health over time.

Researchers have identified a variety of trends that show how getting married changes people. Historically there has been an idea that marriage is good for your physical and mental health, perhaps due to the concept that having a supportive partner can make a person healthier. But more recent research has revealed that the relationship between marriage, health, and well-being is more complicated, with both benefits and drawbacks.


Good for thy heart

Evidence suggests that married men and women have a lower risk for certain types of heart disease than their single counterparts, but married people are also more likely to be overweight.

Of course, these observed trends don’t hold true for everyone. Every marriage is different, depending on the individuals involved, their relationship, their plans, lifestyles, and more — without counting external factors. And there's much less research on the effects of marriage on same-sex couples so far. But with that in mind, here are some of the ways that marriage tends to affect partners physically and mentally.

Better health

Married people tend to have better overall health than other adults, after taking into account, sex, race, education, income, and other factors. But a large study published last year found those health benefits were mostly observable in older married adults. Among younger adults, married people essentially saw no overall health benefit compared to their unmarried peers.

Kicking the bottle

Married people report better mental health and lower alcohol use, according to a large Canadian public health survey. One recent study found that in the first year of marriage, men tended to become more conscientious.

Why get married

Over time, our understanding of how marriage affects people has changed and become more refined. Some researchers think the reason single people’s health appears to be better now than it used to when compared to married counterparts is that there’s less societal stigma around single lifestyles these days.

Even if marriage is associated with certain health benefits, that alone isn’t enough reason to partner up. Maintaining relationships has been shown to be a key part of lasting wellness.

Presenting countless ways to show your love, ORRA launches a versatile range of diamond mangalsutras in the form of a 3-in-1 tanmaniya, hand mangalsutra and a detachable diamond mangalsutra-necklace.

Commenting on the collection, Vijay Jain (CEO and Director, ORRA) said, “The mangalsutra is perhaps the most sacred jewellery that a woman owns. The focus is on making the mangalsutra contemporary while retaining its traditional essence. Therefore, we have launched versatile new pieces in the form of detachables and hand mangalsutras.”





Move from wearing only the tanmaniya to a combination of the pendant and tanmaniya or simply pair just the stylish diamond pendant with a gold chain, with the 3-in-1 mangalsutra. The detachable diamond studded mangalsutra necklace allows you to convert the conventional mangalsutra look into a pretty diamond necklace adorned with the tanmaniya. Choose from in sync dewdrop patterns, intertwined lines of fate or the honeycomb inspired floral look. Enjoy a gorgeous new range of hand mangalsutras that can also be worn as a conventional mangalsutra around the neck. Available from Rs 30,000 onwards, ORRA’s mangalsutra collection is now in stores.

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