Jacqueline is face of women’s winter wear brand Rage

Bollywood actress and model Jacqueline Fernandez will feature in ad campaign of Rage Knit Online, a well-known womenswear brand that specializes in winter wear.

The brand believes that Jacqueline would be able to bring a punch of freshness, energy and dynamism to its trendy winter garment collection.

Rage Online, the online platform of Rage, is quickly becoming the preferred ecommerce portal for women’s apparel, especially for fashion conscious women. It has women’s winter jackets, girls fashion tops and ladies cardigans that are in sync with the latest international fashion trends for women.

Rage Knit, the parent company of the online portal, has a retail presence across India through its 25 exclusive brand outlets (EBOs) and more than 500 multi-brand outlets (MBOs).

The brand’s collection offers knitted tops, dresses, jumpers, cardigans, woven blouses, tunics, capes and ponchos for women.

Rage has a production unit in Punjab’s Ludhiana that is equipped with latest knitting and finishing machinery.

Kalki Koechlin sizzles on ramp

Watch Kalki Koechlin's myriad emotions on ramp at the Swarovski party in Mumbai. Photos

Kalki Koechlin strikes a pose as she walks the ramp for Swarovski party.

 

 

She dazzled in a chunky pink crystal wear.

The Indian actress of French descent is married to director Anurag Kashyap.

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Kangna Ranaut's style and beauty secrets

From a glam, tantrum-throwing supermodel in Fashion to a 70s-era actress in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai to the gorgeous, naughty rebel in Tanu Weds Manu, the super-stylish actress Kangna Ranaut delights audiences with her ease in portraying any character she takes on.

Her looks and personal style are admired in the film industry, and among the current pack of actresses, she was the only one who dared to sport her natural curls in her very first film - an unconventional move for an actress in straight-hair obsessed Bollywood. The actress even managed to turn the look into a trendy style statement.

Friday caught up with Kangna at Deira City Centre to find out more about her take on beauty and fashion.

Hair: One thing I've realised is that sporting various hairstyles in films can damage your tresses. There have been films where I've worn my natural curls but then I've also had to get it poker-straight for a few, and then I've had to sport a completely different style in others! All that drastic styling and the use of chemicals have taken a toll on my hair and I'm beginning to lose a lot of it. I pamper my tresses regularly with intensive repair treatments. Three times a week, I treat my hair to hot oil and steaming.

Beauty secret: I do yoga regularly and eat a balanced diet. I firmly believe that you can't get away with treating your skin badly and then expect make-up to do wonders for you. It won't. The base of good make-up is a healthy, hydrated skin. Once you eat right, drink loads of fluids and include exercise in your daily schedule, make-up can work its magic for you.

Make-up: You can't be loyal to a single label when you have to create so many different looks. I pick from a lot of different brands depending on the effect I'm going for, the occasion and my dress. On film sets, if I'm portraying a dramatic character and need intense make-up, I would choose a brand such as MAC for my face, eyes and lips. But when I need to create a less dramatic look or for my regular daytime look, I go for a lighter base like YSL and Armani lip shades. I also like Chanel's make-up, especially its shimmer products.

Healthy image: Looking good is all about having healthy hair, skin and body, no matter what size you are.

Fashion: I think Indian designers are doing some great work. I love Tarun Tahiliani's creations. Then there's Sabyasachi Mukherjee and I've recently come to love Reza Sharaffi's work quite a lot. All the gorgeous Indian dresses you saw me wearing in Tanu Weds Manu were done by Reza. Among international designers, Stella McCartney is my absolute favourite. I also like Alexander McQueen's dresses but they are a bit dramatic so I would wear them for the movies and not for everyday. I also like Armani and Versace.

In my personal life, if it's a formal event and I have to meet a lot of people, I would wear an elegant cocktail dress but if I'm going out with friends on the weekend I don't bother much and just go out in shorts.

Most stylish actor: Akshay Kumar. I think his wife Twinkle Khanna works her style magic when planning his wardrobe.

The world of fashion: While filming Fashion, I almost lived like a supermodel. A model's life seems a bit easier than that of a film star's. They enjoy the media attention and their focus is on looking good. On the other hand, we actors have to rehearse our roles, learn dialogue, work on our voice modulation and research the films and of course, we have to look good.

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Deepika Padukone, the angel on Wendell’s magical beach

The last show of Day 3 of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2012, took the longest to begin, but the wait paid off in the end.


The Goa-based designer known for his fine cuts and play of fabrics defined like none other that fashion was also about subtlety and showmanship. The stage was metamorphosed into a moonlit silvery beach with the deep blue sea in the backdrop and pinpricks of stars in the sky, welcoming the audience to behold the moment created by Wendell Rodricks.

Theme: In association with Fiama Di Wills, the designer presented the Age of Aquarius with a 'Rejuvenating Moonlight Beach' collection. As the night grew darker and moon rose high in the sky, a band of boys from Goa emerged into the scene strumming their guitars and humming sweet tunes transporting the audience to another world.

Following in their footsteps were girls dressed like angels from the sky in sheer whites, their hair let down in simple straight strands and wearing almost no-makeup tiptoed down the sandy beach, which was once the runway. Bathed in soft purple lights, the svelte forms of the girls stood out against the night sky while the crooners rendered a timeless feel to the overall atmosphere.

Collection and fabric: In celebration of the famed 70s, full moon, hippie beach parties of Goa, the designer showcased some interesting silhouettes in white alternated with pastel green and blue. Said Wendell, "I tried to bring the flavour of the rock years of the 60s and 70s. My line is a reflection of all the rock decadence of a very special period."

The collection unfolded in a manner similar to the blooming of a bud, revealing in the first round a white linen A-line dress with structured neckline, white linen and georgette beach dress with curved dart seam in aqua satin piping, and oversized white linen shirt with aqua collar lining and black pleat detail.

The dainty girls were followed by topless men in white and blue swimming trunks, bermudas, lungi wrap and beach trousers, carrying surf boards. The men's line had an interesting line up of gauze cotton V-neck shirt with sand linen beach pyjamas, linen and silk caustic stripe kurta shirts, aqua lime green and white beach pyjamas and bermudas, and linen waist coats.

Elaborating on the use of fabrics, the designer said, "I have used a lot of Malkha cotton as it trims down the cotton processing by as may as six procedures. The resulting organic cotton is eco-friendly, empowers villagers and has a unique feel and 'spring' to the fabric."

Hues and blues: Infusing the collection with high-voltage energy is a palette of whites, blues, magenta and black in a variety of cottons, linen and silk. As the night-time beach scene was played out, the music progressed from soft to melancholy to romantic. Simon & Garfunkel's Sound of Silence played in the background when darker hues like magenta and aubergine were being showcased.

Showstopper: Wendell got the best girls of the industry to walk for him, but the heart skipped a beat when Bollywood's own flower child, actress Deepika Padukone, strolled in wearing a moonlight white, bridal beach gown scattered with rose petal confetti and swirling butterflies, her charming smile in place.

She was a 'showstopper' in the real sense of the word. Soon after she was joined by the girls, followed by the band of boys, in what turned out to be one great beach party that had flying discs hurled at the audience while urging them to rise and join the jig. The music reached a crescendo as the audience, guests and buyers alike, stood up and sang along with them. In the midst of it, the designer, who deserved nothing less than a standing ovation, walked in and took his bow.

Post show, a beaming Deepika Padukone patiently answered questions on the collection, her favourite way of dressing, upcoming movies and on starring with ex-flame Ranbir Kapoor. For a moment, the designer seemed disconcerted in a crowd that wanted a closer look at the leggy beauty and grilled her furthermore on her Bollywood pursuits, rather than the show.

Glitzy front row: The night show ran to a packed house of audience made up of prospective buyers, fashionistas, page three people, and designers Rohit Bal and Rohit Gandhi among others.

Source:- The Times Of  India