All said and done, I’m delighted with the change that is taking place slowly and surely in Dhaka… we are learning to love our dusky complexion! With the passage of time more and more women are requesting natural looking skin.
We should not be under the misconception that dusky skin cannot look good or glamourous! Coverage should be for spots and marks or to cover pores, just enough to conceal, keeping the foundation as close to the natural skin colour as possible.
Remember to pat in the concealer and not spread it for better coverage. Matt eye colours for day and shiny ones for night are standard fare.
This season is defined by prominent brows, no shadow but deep black-winged eyeliners under false eyelashes or heavily mascara-d lashes for a dramatic look.
Dark Matt lips, natural dewy complexion and contoured sharp face completes the look. Red, coral, deep pink for lips are in vogue. Gel eyeliners give a very matt dark finish and are quite the rage now.
Clinique, gel eyeliner is simply the best though now very many brands have launched their range as well.
Non-waterproof mascara should be used as it can be washed off easily, especially if it is being heavily applied.
I’m intrigued by our dependence on others to confirm and reaffirm how we are looking on a particular day.
Whether a certain outfit is suiting us or not, are we looking fat, thin? I suppose its human nature to gain approval of those around us; it’s normal to a certain extent but I think some are taking it to a new level altogether.
Know your body type, study your skin, your features; experiment with makeup, hairstyles when at home and take self portraits to see the results.
The more you know yourself the more confidence you will gain regarding what suits you and what does not.
Following a trend blindly just because everyone is doing it regardless of whether it suits you cannot be wise.
Sometimes the most bizarre things actually look good because it’s worn with such confidence and élan.
Source-Photo and news by daily star. Learn more »

The country’s famous beauty houses have brought different type of solutions for hot and humid summer. Renowned beautician Farzana Shakil suggests a few hair and makeup tips which may help you look your best.
What are the ‘in’ hairstyles of the season? Yes you are right, the 50s and 60s vintage carriage is back! This summer, its all about curls, braids and chic updos.
Waterfall and Mermaid braids are in vogue right now, and you can also try various updos to keep you cool throughout the day.
The one-sided classic bun or the braid-wrapped bun could also be your saviour. Be it a creative updo or just plain blow-dry, Shakil advises not to use too much hairspray and keep it natural. During the night, you could go for ornamented bands, beads or even the season’s fresh flowers to adorn your snazzy hairdo.
Apart from all this, you may want to go for a haircut, and it’s best to get it as soon as possible because it takes around seven to fifteen days for your hair to get a good shape.
Summer and heavy makeup do not go hand in hand, therefore its better to keep it light and refreshing.
Shakil suggests not to use too much foundation as the humid climate of our country may make it a mess.
However, you can go for a water-based foundation. The main attraction should be on your beautiful eyes; bold blues, metallic greens and shimmering purples are the in colours this season.
Whether you opt for thinly lined eyes, or you spice it up with thick-winged eyeliner, be sure to wear plenty of mascara to add some extra drama to your eyes Also, shaping up and defining your eyebrows are a must. For the lips, it is better to go for matte textures during the day.
Corals and striking pinks will definitely make a statement, but you can also go for different shades of reds and maroons. You may want to gloss up your lips during the night to look more jazzy.
Tone down on the blush-on and add a little bronzer, and you are good to go!
Farzana Shakil is offering six combo packages with huge discounts which include facials, manicures, pedicures, haircuts, body massages and spas and other services.
So ladies, hurry up and look your best for the grand occasion. Source-daily star Learn more »

The country’s famous fashion house Aarong has introduced gold-plated silver jewellery.
The silver jewellery is made with exclusive designs and bright colour combinations which will make your look a nice one ever.
Ruby, panna, pearl and other colourful stones are used to make the jewellery more fashionable and trendy.
Prices start from TK.1500 and ascends depending on the weight of silver Learn more »

Tangail Saree Kutir has gained recognition and liking not only amongst Bangladeshis but also in the international market. Any lover of saris will have heard of this name, owing to the brand's unmatchable designs and superior quality. Now it is celebrating 30 years of operations across six branches, reports daily star.
Tangail Saree Kutir offers a wide variety of saris, their speciality being handloom products, starting from classy Mirpur silks, beautiful jamdanis to elegant Tangail taants. From hand embroideries to machine embroideries, sober block prints or bold screen prints – they have it all.
The best part of Tangail Saree Kutir is that all the saris in the store are so tasteful and elegant that you will most likely be in a dilemma while choosing which one to add to your wardrobe. They also offer saris that are weaved with mixed materials. The newest addition is muslin mixed with taant giving the saris a rich, aristocratic look.
The jamdanis available at Tangail Saree Kutir are unique and beautiful. They are available in bold greys and dark blues, cream with multi-colour motifs and much more. Excellent in quality, these jamdanis are surely worth their price and reflect involvement of owner Munira Emdad’s graceful taste.
The silks in store, available in attractive colours like turquoise, purple, emerald green and others, are regal and depict our rich heritage. Taant saris are available in serene colours like pale green, mauve, peach, etc. along with vibrant colours like yellow, hot pink and maroon.
These are available in stripes, checks, with thin and broad ‘paars’ in contrast colours or bordered with golden/silver threads.
Tangail Saree Kutir also offers an array of muslin saris with intricate work of zardosi, embroidery and screen prints in a variety of colours. The saris are very reasonably priced, starting from Tk.600 only. Whether you buy a sari for yourself or a gift for a loved one this Eid, Tangail Saree Kutir is one store you must visit for it definitely has something for everyone!
Address: 143/1 New Baily Road (Natok Sharani), 2/23-36, Eastern Plaza , Bashundhara City (Block-D, Shop No-102), Dr. Refat Ullah Happy Arcade (1st Floor, Shop No-35/36), Rangs Arcade Tower (1st Floor Learn more »

Le Reve, a popular fashion brand of the country, has brought out their line of apparels for men and women of all ages. The collections are available at the various fashion outlets in the country, reports daily star.

The Salwar Kameez line of Le Reve has brought out bright colours like red, orange and magenta and purple, in combination with softer colours. Le Reve has also done traditional pattern Panjabis for men.

Different sewing designs have been used on a wide range of colours.

The fashion house has also included a Kid’s Corner, with a wide range of stylish clothes for the younger ones Learn more »

People are nowadays going helter skelter to touch-up their hair and hands with “mehdi”–both to look at their best and keep with an old tradition of Bangladesh to celebrate different occasions, reports daily star.

Along with the ground “henna”, one puts coffee or tea, and sometimes curd and lime juice to make the “henna” paste richer in colour.

The henna has to be carefully applied to the palms and fingers. Some even decorate their arms and the back of their hands with henna. The designs are traditionally floral.

There is always a rush at beauty parlours to get hands and hair coloured with henna.

Among the wealthy Babylonians and Assyrians, henna reigned supreme in the courts. This was with incense and perfumes.

In the subcontinent, it is a part of every celebration, especially during the two Eids, and weddings.

The henna paste is made from leaves and water, and perhaps a bit of sugar, to deepen the colour. It is applied with a narrow bit of stick on the finger nails and palms. The floral and geometric designs are in the shapes of circle, lines and dots. Along with music and rich food, it is an integral part of celebrations in our country.

After the leaves are plucked, it is ground. The flower, tendrils and paisley patterns are then formed not just on the palm, wrist and hands – but also on the upper part of the feet. Some avoid this as a rule as it is not in keeping with our tradition.

Henna is sold as a paste in cellophane cones in super markets. It is even imported under some cases. Henna is a part of everyday toiletries. Women use it on their long hair to add lustre. Learn more »

Hello visitor, Eid ul-fitr 2013 is coming soon. We know that you are now seeking dresses for your Eid Fashion 2013. Am I correct? If correct so the fashion article written for you. We know how popular Bangladeshi Eid dresses are. Today we  are going to share with you an article about Eid Fashion 2013 Bangladesh. Hope the article will help you to get take your choice which dress you can buy or make for your Bangladeshi Eid Fashion 2013.The fashion houses have brought their new and fantastic collections for fashion lovers this Eid Sarees are the most popular dress  in Bangladesh. So, if you from Bangladesh you can choose those dresses from Bangladeshi Eid Dresses 2013. Take a look below, how is these sarees?



What your opinion about the dress below? I think if you want to get good response you can choose the dress as your Eid Dress 2013.



Oh! What a saree & Sharika is the model for the Bangladeshi Eid Saree! The saree you can choose for your Eid fashion as a Eid dress of 2013. How is it? Like the saree?



The dress below you can choose as your Bangladeshi Eid dress from Bangladeshi Eid Dresses 2013.

The saree below is so nice & so cute looking. If you make the dress as your best choice then it will be good. What you thought?



Old! But, again came for Eid Fashion 2013 Bangladesh.



Old dress! But, the dress came again for Eid Fashion 2013 Bangladesh!

 

Now a dress from Pakistani Eid Dresses 2013 . Hope you will like the dress.



When you are a pretty looking so you can make your Bangladeshi Eid Dress 2013 the dress below.

Wow! A dress which you can choose as your Eid Dress 2013.



Do you like the saree below?

How are these Bangladeshi Eid dress I gave  below?

A pretty looking Bangladeshi Eid Dress.

Very nice dress for Eid Fashion 2013 Bangladesh. The dress below made for Bangladeshi Eid Dresses 2013.

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The country's famous fashion house Aarong celebrates its 35th year, the focus is on family get-togethers and celebrations.
There are outfits for everyone from newborn babies to grandparents in light, comfortable cottons to luxurious fabrics, embroideries and silhouettes for social events in the evening.
Also check out the accessories to pair with the outfits from Aarong that suit your individual style.
There are colourful nagras in juicy shades, interesting clutches and an exciting range of new silver as well as gold plated jewellery Learn more »

All fashion houses always try to bring out new designs for customers bearing different occassions. For the past 20 years, Kay Kraft has been working hard to present our traditional handloom products in a new, more attractive way in their clothing line, reports daily star.

Kay Kraft offers a variety of new saris, shalwar kameez sets, tops, panjabis, fatuas, shirts, T-shirts, children’s wear, gift items and items for home décor.

The new line includes a lot of blue, green, magenta, red and black. This year’s sari collection consists of handloom taant saris designed by Kay Kraft that have block prints, screen prints, embroidery, appliqués and other handiworks.

There are other saris as well with katha stitch, Kashmiri work, sequins work, tie n’ dye in contrast and all in vibrant colours. Their sari collection also includes saris of Muslin, silk and khadi. The price range of saris is from Tk 395-2000.

For shalwar kameez sets, Kay Kraft has much to offer. There are kameezes of different cuts, designs and fabrics. Kay Kraft has used their own weaved taant material along with different kinds of silk and cotton that come with tribal dupattas and intricate work.

A lot of variation has been brought into fatuas and tops while children’s wear has been designed to convey certain messages. With pictures of fishes, aeroplanes, birds and animals apparel for children ranging from Tk.120-1500.

For Kay Kraft’s Panjabi collection, khadi, tribal handloom fabric, cotton, a variety of silks and much more has been used in shades of blue, maroon, black, olive etc. There are striped panjabis also. These panjabis have a price range of Tk 650-4000.

For more details visit: www.kaykraft.com or facebook.com/kaykraft.com. Learn more »

With Ramadan and Eid holidays here, it is the perfect time to let out the travel bug in us. While some prefer the thrill of new countries, exotic food and a different culture, there is a lot to see and experience in Bangladesh, reports daily star.

For those out there who would love to travel the country but don’t know where to start, travel and tourism companies come in handy. Here’s a short list of agencies that organise packaged trips around the country and abroad from the very common Cox’s Bazaar to Sri Lankan shores.

Eid signals more than gorging on rich food and dressing in your latest threads. The biggest Muslim festival also means bonuses from employers and discounts from retailers; together they sum up to money spending time. Add the holiday element and you have the makings of an excellent vacation. Thus, to prepare you for it, Lifestyle went around and got the down-low on the best deals around town, keeping a limit of Tk.50,000 in mind. But here and there, we were swayed to go beyond our budget. But what harm can that do? After all, its Eid, isn’t it?

For those with a budget not exceeding Tk.50,000 per person, Prime Tourism has a number of deals that are currently being offered. For Tk.33,900, you can avail a three nights and four days trip to Paro and Thimpu, staying in a 2-star hotel. For a bit more, you can easily get a 3-star hotel. The cost includes return air tickets, breakfast, lunch, dinner, airport-hotel-airport transfer fees and sightseeing costs. Prime Tourism will also help with the visa application, if required. A trip to Kathmandu, Nepal for two nights and three days costs Tk.25,900 to 29,000 depending on the selection of a 2-star hotel or a 3-star hotel. This package also includes dinner, guide service and sight-seeing along with those listed above. For those seeking more tranquility than usual, a trip to the ancient Himalayan capital of Leh is surely in order. A two person trip, inclusive of all that’s mentioned, would set you back Tk.26,900 with the cost per person falling with the addition of more people. Finally, there is the five nights, six days package for Maldives and Sri Lanka, which costs Tk.54,900, inclusive of the services listed above. Prime Tourism is located at Motaleb Mansion, Room # 506, Floor # 4 , 2, R. K. Mission Road, Dhaka-1203 and they can be reached at 01971810631.

Travel2For those with a thirst for adventure on a budget, if you are willing to sacrifice a few minor details BD Tours has just what you need. BD Tours manages to reduce costs greatly and make the most frugal of travellers appreciate the thrill of travelling. A two nights, three days package trip to Kathmandu costs Tk.26,499 and Tk.15,999 for trips of the same duration to Shillong and Darjeeling, although the journey is made by road. A two-night three-day trip to Kuala Lampur would set one back Tk.48,999. For more information, visit BDTour’s website.  Traveler’s Club also has an offer for Nepal, which is a three-days and two-night trip, with food and lodging at the 3-star Osho Inn costing around Tk.26,500. Traveler’s club can be reached at 01841676706. For packages with even more attractions than just food and lodging, try Sky Bird Travel Agent. Their Nepal package, which costs Tk.25,000 includes palm readings, shopping discount cards and casino facilities. A four-night, five-day trip to Kathmandu and Pokhara would cost around Tk.44,000.

When traveling, always remember to do your research before choosing your package of preference. Find out about the accommodations, read reviews, compare carefully and finally make up your mind. Find out all the traveling requirements and keep a checklist. Finally, ensure you have your travel agent’s number at which he can be reached during emergencies. This can be very important at times. In the end, remember to have a great trip and do enough to make great memories within the short span of time Eid provides. Learn more »

The achkan for men – a knee-length jacket – is a perfect example of taking your look to the next level. For a little more flair in design and cut, the angrakha style is a winner for this month.

Even something as simple as an open-waist coat can appropriately mix things up. It’s understandable for you to keep things lighter in the warm weather, so try anything that will get you through the day.

From extravagance to a subtle statement, trying out something new never hurt anyone. If anything, it results in more compliments being thrown your way.

A kurta may be a go-to item on a regular basis, but how many times does Eid come around every year? Make that extra effort, and invest in something carried in magnificent quality.

The items mentioned can be found in stores like Manyavar and Vasavi Learn more »

Inspired from the great works of art of the Mughal dynasty, boutique Nogordola brings a wonderful array of attires as part of their collection.

Nogordola has already made a name for itself in creating thematic designs based on the cultural heritage of this land and this year has been no different.

Keeping in mind the ensuing, humid summer, the selection of fabric sees the use of  comfortable cottons and the likes. Cool colours of summer have been used extensively but the attires also observe a selection of festive colours in bright shades.

Neatly divided into three segments, the range has been called Premier, Prattae, and Labanya. The Ladies’ wear section features shalwar kameez sets, saris, kurtis, shirts, etc. There is also a separate line for men that features panjabis, shirts, sherwanis, etc.

Prices range between Tk.2000-10,000 for shalwar kameezes, saris between Tk. 1000 and 20,000 and panjabis below Tk. 6000. The Collection is now available at all Nogordola outlets. Learn more »

This Eid-ul-Fitr Ecstasy brings to you a whole new range of kameezes, tops, striped pants, jeggings, t-shirts and kaftans from their brand Zarzain and also launches an exclusive line of kameezes, Almira Express, which is designed by the renowned Shahrukh Amin (available only in Uttara and Basundhara City level 7 outlets).

Ecstasy are also introducing a huge variety of colourful bags and a large collection of branded watches. Bright and bold neon colours along with soft pastels has been highlighted in the line.

The men’s wear collection boasts a new range of polo T-shirts from renowned imported brands and Ecstasy’s very own brand, Tanjim. They have launched a new “Bag Bar” at our Bashundhara City Level-7 outlet which houses numerous bags in different shapes, sizes and colours.

Among the branded watches can be found such big names as Emperio Armani, TW Steel, Fossil, DKNY, Police, Diesel, Aigner, etc. These watches are only available in Ecstasy’s Uttara and Bashundhara City Level-7 outlets. Learn more »

With Eid-ul-Fitr in mind, Biborton Boutique has decked their showrooms with festive attires. Red, blue, pink, yellow, orange, green, sky-blue are the dominant colours in their Eid line. The line includes shalwar kameez sets, fatuas, tops and attires for children made of cotton. Biborton’s Eid line is available at all their outlets Learn more »

[review]Fashion house Adroit brings to its customers special arrangements catering to the needs of all age groups this Eid.

The special attraction this time are kameezes with dhuti pyjama along with a variety of fancy shalwar kameez sets. Variations have been brought into saris as well with a range of Jamdani, cotton saris, block silk saris.

An array of short and long panjabis along with fatuas, shirts and T-shirts are also available.

The price range of saris — cotton, silk, Jamdani — varies from Tk.490-Tk.20,500. Shalwar kameez sets are between Tk.820-Tk.5500. Fataus range from Tk.350-Tk.1180; panjabis from Tk.520-Tk.4500. T- shirts are between Tk.150-Tk450 and shirts from Tk.450-Tk.1050.

Fatuas for children range from Tk.150-Tk.500, panjabis Tk.300-Tk.670, shirts Tk.120-Tk.250, shalwar kameez sets Tk.280-Tk.620.

Adroit Showrooms (Dhaka): Baily Firesta (3rd floor), 1/2 Baily Road;House -D 66, Road 11, Banani; House 18, Block K, Section 6, Road 1, Mirpur 10 Learn more »

Shadakalo has brought out a line titled ‘Shadakalor Kalamkari’, drawing inspiration from the popular South Indian craft of Kalamkari, which is a type of hand-printed or block-printed cotton textile.

Shadakalo has used various motifs of Kalamkari in designing their saris, panjabis, shalwar kameez sets, tops and shirts. The designs have primarily been done in screen and block prints. As always there are clothes of similar designs in different sizes for the whole family as well as in father-son, mother-daughter pairs.

The price ranges are : saris from Tk.1480-Tk.5,000; kameezes from Tk. 1580-Tk.5,000; tops from Tk.580-Tk.1180; panjabis from Tk.680-Tk.2180; kurtas from Tk.680-Tk.1580; fatuas from Tk.480-Tk.1280.

For more information please call 01714169777. Learn more »

Farzana Shakil has offered six special combos from 23 July, which will continue till the night before Eid.

The combos consist of a mix of services each, for instance, Facial, Skin Polish, Threading, etc. and comes at discounted prices.

You may also talk to the stylists there who can suggest haircuts that will complement your facial features and get beauty tips for the upcoming Eid.

For more information contact the salon at 0171 345 1776 (Dhanmondi), 0192 615 3010 (Gulshan) and 0177 619 4215 (Uttara Learn more »

Chondon’s new panjabi collection has been created keeping in mind the festivities of Eid as well as the summer season. The fabrics used are mainly handloom, cotton, endi and silk. The panjabis are also adorned with embroidery, zardousi, screen print, block print and come in solid colours with a variety of necklines.

The colours are bright and they pop out so there is no chance of being blanketed in the crowd. The bright, sunny colours have been used as many festivities are coming up ahead and this had managed to enhance the collection further. Softer and lighter shades of colour are also available to help combat the heat as well as look fashionable.

Chondon aims to cater to the likes of its versatile patrons who want to look fashionable and feel comfortable at the same time. Prices start from Tk.1800. So this summer be bold and be fashionable because ‘Chondon’ has designs that promise to liven up your Eid and the sultry summer days that lie ahead Learn more »

TAANT is an indispensable part of the tradition and history of our country. Woven from fine cotton threads each piece of clothing made from taant tells the story of tireless hours put into weaving this fine art, reports daily star.

Regardless of its age of over two centuries, taant occupies a special place in every Bengali woman’s heart and most will be found to have worn at least one form of taant during their lifetimes.

For the last 19 years, Rang has been working with taant and has been consistently reinventing it through different contemporary designs and styles in order to keep up with the times while keeping tradition alive.

While every year Rang has a variety of taant saris in its collection this year Rang has introduced an exclusive taant sari collection for Eid. Given the weather in which Eid is going to be celebrated this year, taant saris would be an ideal choice to opt for while paying homage to tradition.

There are three design lines this year, namely Megumala, Pahari Cotton and Utshob and each of these features a number of saris with designs along similar themes. Pure cotton, half silk and Marseille cotton are mainly featured in the collection.

Motifs widely used in the clothing of tribal people of the country can be seen extensively in the designs, especially the temple motif; these are extremely time-consuming to make, and thus are very exclusive. Tribal designs and motifs have been used to bring a certain life and variety to the traditional material and to fuse two different traditions together.

Other than the saris with temple motifs, saris with ‘baluchini achaals’, full-body stripes and knee-length ‘paars’ can be seen in the collection.

The collection features 60 to 70 designs, which are ideal for casual events and Eid mornings as well, and comes at a range of Tk1,800 to Tk.6,000. As is understood from its name Rang is known for its use of bright and catchy colour in its outfits; keeping in mind the weather some soft shades have been used in the designs other than emphasising on red, black and white.

If you want a break from the heavy and conventional contemporary designs this Eid drop by at any of Rang’s outlets. Be sure to check their sister-concern, Shraddha this blessed Ramadan. Finding the right attire for the family can be an ordeal, especially for the elderly members as only a few boutiques and shopping houses showcase attires for the aged.

Keeping this niche market in mind, Rang opened Shraddha, a boutique offering exclusive designs for our beloved elders.

The colour scheme for the entire range varies from subtle shades of white and grey to vibrant yet subdued red-white, yellow, blue, violet, magenta, etc.

And there is more to Shraddha than attires for the seniors; their diverse line also showcases head caps (tupi), prayer mats (jaynamaj), prayer beads (tazbih), walking canes, shawls, dhoti, bed sheets, etc.|

Check out the showroom of Shraddha at Bangladesh-UAE Moitree Shopping Complex, 2nd floor, Kamal Ataturk Avenue, Banani. Call #982 0197 Learn more »

Men’s jeans fashion brand Occult offers some 40 different washes in their denim line mainly in two different fits — slim straight fit and narrow fit, for this Eid, reports daily star.

The majority of fabrics used in the denim are ring-spun and are lightweight and less than 12 ounce keeping summer in mind, however there are some styles with heavy denim made especially for the hardcore denim lover.

This year they have incorporated further styling in the denim line by using deeper cut pockets in the front, larger back pockets and multi-coloured stitching details. Of course there are also a lot of non-denim casual trousers in the offering.

For non denim emphasis has been placed on styling that complements the denim line, portraying similar detailing and cuts, using regular twill, coated coloured twill fabrics.

The Eid line also includes lots of half sleeves. A whole range of knit polos using soft pique fabrics in combination with woven detailing and patch work detailing is being offered. There are also a cool range of graphics T-shirts and a lot of check fabrics.

Nicknamed Denjabi, Occult’s proud innovation of Panjabi that can only we worn with denim with its short fit and casual styling is also offered in a wide range of soft check and solid fabrics.

For more information check out their facebook page: www.facebook.com/occult.jeans  .
Outlets: Style Central,41 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani; R.A.K Tower, Jasimuddin Road, Uttara; Navana Bailey Star, Bailey Road; Plaza A.R. Mirpur Road, Dhanmondi; Moonsur Bhaban, Elephant Road; Azgor Square. Barut Khana, Sylhet Learn more »