9 ways to sex up your look

Adding unexpected and unusual touches and glamourous essentials and it’s about choosing more original ways to express your sensuality than by merely donning a micromini. Here’s how to add sizzle without sacrificing your modesty and culture.
1.Wear Unexpectedly : Subtle alterations pack the choicest punch. For example, take a basic man’s white shirt (slightly oversized), unbutton it, wrap it so that one side overlaps the over and tuck in).
2. Red your lips : Nothing does the job like red. Use lipliner for a perfect appearance ans be sensuous .
3. Earring touching the bare shoulder : Skip every other piece of jewellry, pull your hair back and make sure your makeup stays soft. This look goes great with bare shoulders and up dos, too. Definitely an after-dark look.
4. Make it Mettalic : Black may be supersexy, but gold, silver, copper are especially luminous when you’re going for vavoom. Look for simple shapes (the fabric and colour) and tones that flatter your skin colour. Go minimal to let the dress shine.
5. Adopt an exotic look : Harem pants, sarongs and embroidered items are all borrowed ethnic looks with tons of feminine charm. The mandarin-collar dress from China is flattering, chic and always intriguing.
6. Wear sunglasses : Perhaps the single sexiest item you can own are a great pair of sunglasses. They add tons of mystery, look cute even on top of your head and actually serve the practical purpose of protecting your eyes.
7. A sexiest exit scene : Sexy is all about surprises, so a deceptively simple dress from the front can be a showstopper in the back. Open backs, lace-up backs, dress trains make for dramatic effects.
8. Stay soft with clothes : Cashmere, silky satin, buttery soft suede’s are the real scene-stealers. Touchable fabrics have the added bonus of feeling great against your skin.
9. No No : No need to bear assets . Just show the hints !

A New Sofa... How big is your family ?

You just can’t get rid of that stain on your old sofa, the fabric doesn’t match your taste anymore, or you’re moving to a new place and need something to fill a bigger (or smaller) space, so it’s time to retire your old couch and get a new one. If you’re in the market for a new sofa, here are some things to know before you buy.

THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE YOU NEED TO SIT:
When thinking about the size, think one cushion per person. A three-cushion couch seats three comfortably, whereas a two-person couch will only fit three if those people don’t mind snuggling.

HOW MESSY YOUR FAMILY IS:
If you have kids or pets, keep in mind that a sofa with a pattern will hide stains better than one without. In addition, if you think your sofa will undergo a lot of wear and tear, pick a sofa with a sturdier fabric.

WHAT YOU FIND COMFORTABLE:
Comfort means different things to different people. Do you have a favourite chair that you just sink into? If so, do more than just look for that same cozy feeling when shopping for a sofa: actually measure your favourite chair’s dimensions, including the back angle and the depth of the seat.

HOW MUCH SPACE YOU HAVE:
You should have at least three feet around a sofa for people to pass by—any less and your room will feel crowded and cluttered. Measure the footprint of any sofa you’re thinking of getting so that you’ll have an idea how far it comes out into your living room.

QUALITY:
Even if you’re on a low budget, you should look for a good-quality build when buying a sofa otherwise you’ll just have to replace it again, and sooner than you probably want to. To check the integrity of the frame, try lifting one front leg up. If the other front leg stays on the ground after you’ve lifted the first more than an inch, move on the frame is too flexible and weak. Your sofa’s feet should be part of the frame, not bolted on.

COLOUR AND PATTERN:
Before buying a sofa, ask for a swatch of material to take home. Colours and patterns can look very different under different lighting. Taking home a sample is always a good idea.

YOUR USAGE HABITS:
If you’re planning to do more TV-watching and book-reading on your new sofa than entertaining—you’ll want a sofa that holds up well and that is comfortable.

A complete jewellery basket !

• For your jewellery basket, you can add small items to the basket, such has head bands, or maybe even a small hand mirror.

• The thin ribbons seem to work very well to dress-up the handle on baskets. And use an array of colours to give the basket that stylish look, such as red, yellow, or even gold. The hedge of a pair of scissors can’t be ran along the ends of the ribbon, in order to give them that curly appeal.

• Very unusual shaped baskets are the best kind for this particular project. Look for baskets that have that long lasting appeal, and be sure that they’re roomy.

• Leave your jewellery inside the cases that the jewellery came in, the cases organize nicely once put inside the basket and they can be rearranged to your personal taste. Once your jewellery is in the basket, place it on the end of your dresser.

• Fill the basket with pretty easter grass, even pink, but the basic green will do; for once it is filled with jewellery the grass will barely be noticeable. Do allow a little to creep over the sides.

Quizmaster : Shah Rukh , On Hot seat : Amitabh Bachchan !

The two competing teams comprised Big B and I, and Raviji (Ravi Chopra) and Juhi Chawla respectively. SRK would be the official quizmaster. We discovered that Big B’s general knowledge is really good, he knew answers to almost every question.
Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan hit it off well on the sets of Bhootnath. They would be often seen together, playing cards, etc. A source from the sets says, “Big B and SRK spent a lot of time on the sets, playing card games in between their shots. They bonded really well on the sets.”
When contacted Vivek Sharma, director of Bhoothnath, confirmed, “It was a sight to watch SRK and Big B together. The two had fun over games and general conversations. There were several occasions when SRK dropped by on the sets even when he was not shooting. Big B showed interest in everything ranging from SRK’s pony tail to his six- pack abs. They would often play an interesting game called Trivial Pursuit.” Not just that, SRK gifted AB many DVDs of latest video games available.

Hold with Style !

She's forty something and on top of the world. Her world is a fantasy caravan. In her quiet moment, she’s a romantic. In Mumbai, she’s known as the ‘Accessory Queen’. Meet Meera Mahadevia, the stylish designer who creates heirloom masterpieces. But there’s more to her than her work. She’s a woman of all seasons.

Her zardosi batuas are the most-wanted items by some of world’s leading celebrities. Bollywood actress Rekha carries her bags, Parmeshwar Godrej walks in her sandals, Malaika Arora Khan flaunts her broad belts, Kirron Kher matches every sari with her bags. So does Sunita Kapoor, Diana Hayden, Bipasha Basu, Kareena Kapoor, Jaya Bachchan. On her India trip, Angelina Jolie bought her bag in Pune. Meera has also held successful exhibitions in Singapore, Dubai and London.

Open the bottle with style !

No party is complete without wine. So, it is important to learn how to open that wine bottle just right, with style !

While serving wine at a party has become a norm, there are still some who shy away from opening a bottle right away. Simply because they do not know how to open one. It’s actually pretty simple to open a bottle of wine. These steps are for a doubleaction (or wing) corkscrew, which has two arms (or wings) that help lever the cork out of the bottle.

Remove the top of the lead or foil capsule by cutting around the rim of the bottle with the sharp point of the corkscrew. The arms of the corkscrew will have to be raised for this step. You can also make a slit in the foil and remove the whole capsule before beginning. Stand the bottle on a flat, hard surface at mid-chest level or lower. Lower the arms of the corkscrew. Holding the corkscrew as vertically and straight as possible, place the sharp end into the middle of the cork. Securely grasp the top of the bottle and the lower end of the corkscrew with one hand. With the other hand, begin turning the handle of the corkscrew clock-wise, applying an even, constant downward pressure into the cork. As the corkscrew goes into the cork, its arms will begin to rise. Apply more pressure if the corkscrew will not penetrate the cork. Keep turning the handle until the arms of the corkscrew are completely raised and the screw is well into the cork. With one hand on each arm of the corkscrew, press the arms down. This will lift the cork out of the bottle. Wrap your hand around the base of the corkscrew and lift straight up. Remove the foil, if necessary. Twist the cork off the corkscrew.

Wipe the rim of the bottle with a damp towel before serving, to remove any stray pieces of cork and, more importantly, any lead left by the foil. Avoid corkscrews that penetrate the cork with a solid, ridged metal screw, which can tear it apart. Instead, use a corkscrew with a metal spiral resembling a cartoon pig’s tail.