Super COOL food for HOT summer..!!

by Drusti

Summer seems to completely draining us out.  your body can get heat up during the summer season due to the exposure to the scorching sun rays. Many of us feel dehydrated and low on energy in such climate and its quiet common that we look  for the way to cool ourselves. All we need is cooling food which balances our diet and keeps our energy level stable. on the top of drinking water, eating fresh fruit and drinking fresh juice will help your body to get energy and hydration. Here are the  best cooling fruits and drink for this hot summer.

Coconut water:  There are so many benefits of coconut water in summer. you will feel refreshed when you sip on some coconut water on a sweaty summer.    It has wonderful cooling properties. it is filled with essential minerals like zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium etc. which will help your body hydrated and also quenches your thirst.

Butter milk: One of the best and healthy drink served in hot summer. It is made from fresh yogurt. you can make it according to your taste like salty, sweet or spicy. it helps you to overcome from dehydration problem. It is best drink to serve chilled all time in this hot summer.

Pomegranate juice: Fresh pomegranate juice further mixed with few drops of almond oil, sipping it every morning controls your body heat. this is one among the best drink which is proffered by  many individuals of all age groups.

Lime water: Beat the heat with  lime water. it is not only refreshing, it also has lot of health benefits. you can have it sweet, or salted. Along with quenching your thirst lime water boosts your energy and rehydrates you. have it chilled.

Cucumber: This crunchy vegetables has lots of fiber in it and helps you to stay cool. you can have it by making vegetable salad and also you can make cool cucumber lemonade,  have it chilled an beat the summer heat.

Pineapple: Pineapple provides a good mix of vitamins, antioxidants and enzymes that can protect our body against inflammation. you can have this  as fruit salad combining with other cooling vegetable like cucumber, or can make tasty, chilled pineapple smoothie and consume it.

Oranges:

 Orange are the best fruit to get relief from scorching heat of hot summer, just squeeze and quench your thirst. Orange contains 80%  water and they will keep you energized and hydrated.

Water melon: water melon is undoubtedly the most thirst quenching fruit by nature. It is a refreshing choice during the hot summer and keeps you going. It can be eaten simply by cutting into slices or you can enjoy as fruit salad. This delicious fruit can do wonders for your health and improve the functions of your body.

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Red Wine for Flawless skin.!

Woman’s best beauty accessory is flawless, slowing skin. Red wine can make your skin attractive, fairer, glowing and younger in a matter of few days. it repairs the skin cells and heals damaged skin. Red wine can help transform a dull complexion to its natural glow. Red wine is rich in antioxidant helps prevent cell oxidation that ages skin. You can get the pinkish glow by using red wine since fruit acid present in red wine improve the blood flow to the skin. Use red wine  to make your skin more healthy and youthful. You can use red wine on your face in many ways such as, as a facial massage, as a face mask, skin toner etc..

Here is how you can use red wine on your skin.

Red Wine Facial for  younger skin: 

Mix 3 table spoon of red wine with 1 tablespoon of essential oil of your choice, massage it on your skin, followed by scrubbing and steaming, apply the facial ingredients on your skin and let it sit for 15 minutes and rinse your face with cold water.

Red wine for wrinkle free skin:

For a wrinkle free skin take 1 tablespoon of red wine and 2 tablespoon of multhani mitti with 3 drops of rose water, and make a paste. Apply this paste on your face and let this paste sit for 15 minutes. Wash your face with cold water.

Red wine for polished skin:

Take 2 teaspoon of curds and three spoon of red wine, apply it all over your face. Leave this mask on your face for 10 minutes, and wash your face with warm water.

Red wine for glowing skin:

Pour red wine in to ice tray and keep it in freezer to make ice cubes. Rub the ice cubes on your face for 5 minutes to get instant glow in your skin.

Red wine for fairer skin:

To get fair skin take 4 tablespoon of red wine, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of sugar cane powder and 1 egg white, mix all the ingredients and make a face pack. Apply this pack on your face and neck and let it sit for 10 minutes. Wash your face with warm water.

– Pavana santhosh

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7 Hair Washing MISTAKES that you should Know.

Every girls Dream is to have thick, long, and healthy locks. to achieve that you might have done everything, from oiling to eating hair friendly food, spending huge money over the product which claims to provide you long, shiny and healthy locks. but still you feel that your dream of showing off those locks is not turning in to reality.  if you have done so much, still you are not getting the desired result, then it’s time to check. you must be doing wrong in your hair care routine. most common mistake that you commit in your hair care regimen is HAIR WASH.

Rinsing hair with sweltering water

oops you love to rinse your hair with hot water ? and who doesn’t like to pipe a hot shower  after long  tempestuous schedule. but too hot dries out your scalp and hair and then your hair looks dry and lifeless. Instead of hot water you can try lukewarm wash as that will opens up your hair cuticles and maximizes the effect of your shampoo and conditioner.  at the end of your hair wash regimen rinse your hair with cool water as it will help to close hair cuticle,  retains the moisture and for the overall health of your hair.

Love to use more shampoo

If your shampoo is not producing much lather it doesn’t mean that it’s not doing its job. too much foam can actually prevent your shampoo from working its deep cleaning tact, as it will strip the moisture from your hair and may lead to dryness as well as roughness. Never fallow rinse and repeat technique every time you wash. second round of hair wash with shampoo is a BIG NO, it will really cause your hair to lose its moisture and leads to dull, lifeless, and dry hair. Unless  you have oiled your hair or if it is dirty, shampooing once is more than enough. and if you need a second wash use small amount of shampoo.

Not using conditioner

After shampoo many people doesn’t  fallow this step of using conditioner , especially women with straight hair. Your scalp will regain its natural oils which it stripped off while shampooing after short while. but your hair ends will get dry. So for this reason you need conditioner. First  apply the conditioner at the very bottom of your hair then move till the mid shaft. Conditioner on the other hand meant  to moisturize. And many people apply conditioner to the scalp which  leads to greasiness and weighed down hair. So if you’re not using the conditioner start using it, and if you have a habit of applying conditioner to your scalp stop it right now.

Using too many products

Experimenting at the cost of your hair by using too many products. of course with so many hair care products available in the market, its natural you get confused and you will try many different products. In fact many women feel that their shampoo become less effective after using it for a couple of time , hair texture undergoes change with a change in season. keeping this thing in your mind u must use the right hair care product according to your hair type  instead of trying everything which interests you, and as a result you will end up with damage hair.

Washing hair every day.

Many experts suggests that you should wash your hair only after two or three days, and many says you should wash your hair daily, but it can be just a good suggestion! After all you are the best judge and you know your hair type, if your scalp turns greasy despite shampooing you can wash it next day if not after a day or two, so wash your hair whenever you need.

Rubbing too hard

Avoid rubbing while lathering up your shampoo, because wet hair is weak and prone to breaking, so be gentle rather than rubbing vigorously.

Using Drier to dry hair

Many people use blow drier to dry hair too often, but it’s a BAD  idea. Once you have rinsed your hair just run your finger through your hair from scalp to the end and squeeze the excess water, use a clean and dry towel and pat the hair at the scalp to retain the moisture and further dry the hair. never use drier to dry your hair, it will damage your hair and makes it dry and brittle, unless you have some urgency, that too once in a while by using heat protector spray.

If you have been committing these mistakes then it’s time to stop. Transform your dull damaged stands into sexy, stunning locks, by avoiding these hair washing mistakes.

*Image courtesy: Google Images. 

-Pavana santhosh

Style your slit kurti this way..!

High slit kurti has become girls most favorite style statement to look stylish. and there's  whole lot of reason to fall in love with this fascinating kurtis. They are thnic,fashionable, among all it is comfortable and it made a inimitable style statement of their own. this versatile kurti looks good in any way that you'd like to style with them. you can make a style statement just by pairing it with right bottoms, and pairing it in a right way enhances  the look of whole outfit. Transform  your down town look into fashion fabulous glamour by trying indo western style bottom wears. Here are my favorite  ways to style high slit kutis and now you can look different every time by trying different styles of bottom.  Have you tried any of these?

  

Straight cut pants:

Team it with straight cut pant  which got some embellishments, it will make your outfit more festive.

plazzo pants:

Plazzos will add some more hippie looks to your slit kurtis, so team then and get chic look.

With Denims:

The most comfortable way to wear your slit kurti is to team it up with your denims and it really looks great.

with shorts:

You can even try your slit kurti with your favorite denim shorts, pair them up and be a trend setter.

With dhoti pants:

Try out dhoti pants to stand out of crowd. Yes dhoti pants and slit kurtis  are stylish and unique in their own way and when they are combined together they give you a awesome ethnic look .

Pavana santhosh

How GOOD you are in Selecting your SUN FRAMES..?

What if  that pair of oversized sunglass gives you that glamorous look? but choosing sunglass that gives star look  isn't easy. It's not about finding sunglasses you like, it's about how do you look with that frames?

In fact there are lot of frames you might like that wont suit once you try them on. when it comes to buying a sunglass it is better to determine the shape and size of your face because it will help you find a better fitting and functional pair of sunglasses. take a look below and see which one of these categories matches your face.

Oval- If you are a person with oval face type then you are a lucky. Oval face literally looks awesome with most styles, so count yourself fortuitous  because you can really play with different styles . Just be sure to balance the frame size with the size of your face, choose the sunglass that cover the face from the eyebrows to cheek bones.

Choose Cat eye, Round frames. Skip Extremely embellished glasses.

Round-So with round shape which has remarkable curves with less defined angles must avoid anything too round to complement your features. The eye wear should kink curved features while emphasizing sharp angular lines that will help elongate your face and your face looks thin and sharper.

Choose Rectangular sunglasses, square shaped sunglasses, retro style sunglasses.

Skip frames that are curvy or round. Stay away from frames that are curvy or round, which will add too much curve to a full face.

Square- Square shaped faces shouldn't go with anything which is rectangular or square because this shaped faces are characterized by broad forehead with strong jaw line. People who fall in this category should go for rounded lenses with thin frames or aviator styles that will help round out the sharpness of their features and adds an aura.

Choose Rounded, Oval shaped sunglasses. Avoid square shaped frames.

Diamond- These shaped faces are characterized by narrow jaw line with the cheekbones. Diamond shapes often get away with different types of frames.  diamond  faces should avoid wider frames which covers the wearers cheek bones. You should use frames that feature gentle curves and compliment your wide or high cheek bones.

Choose Top heavy frames or rimless frames or frames that detailing on the brow lines that emphasize cheek bones. Skip narrow frames.

Heart- Heart shaped faces are characterized by wide forehead, thick cheek bones with narrow chin. Glasses of any shape looks awesome, but frames that feature wide lower edges, rimless or partially rimless round glasses works well for this facial group.cat eye style will flatter heart shaped face.
Pick  butterfly sunglasses, Aviators, Rimless glasses.

Oblong- Oblong shaped faces are long and narrow with few angles. they work well with over sized glasses. Rectangular lenses and sunglasses with thick frames adds width to a long face. People with this shaped faces should avoid small frames.

Choose  Square, Wayfarer and Rectangle sunglasses. Skip Small frames.

This is just a small guide. You never know until you try with different style that suits you. so know your face shape and find the frame that suits you and compliments you features.

- Pavana Santhosh.

What if your NAIL shape tells YOUR Personality..!

It is said Face is the index of mind like that what if the shape of your finger reveals the nature of yours? A recent personality diagnosis trend in Japan suggests that shape of your nails could reveal lot about your personality. here is an interesting personality quiz which actually tells you about yourself. it is very simple, look at your finger nails and try to squelch what shape they have.

If you are unable to find your exact shape then choose the one which is closest to what you have. this is can be a simple test of your personality based on your nail shape but funny.

What if your NAIL shape tells YOUR Personality..!What if your NAIL shape tells YOUR Personality..!

NAIL shape tells YOUR Personality

Looking in to the shape of nails the expert reader can unnoticeably observe all characteristics of a person through once nails. so just go through the article.

This may exactly not give you all the details, but we recommend you to try it for some fun. Have a look at this article and know what your nails say about your character.

Wide and Flat Nails

People with this nail type are trust worthy and known as a reliable person who always thinks and acts. people often turns to you for your advice and suggestion. and no doubt you have a clear mind and you are analytical. creating new things and having your hard work pay off is something which you love. you value usefulness over beauty.

 Long and Rectangular Shape

With this nail shape you can be described as a person who is very outspoken, sociable, and communicative. you like to meet new faces and love to expand your world by welcoming new experiences. you are accurate and detailed and you provide optimal solution to any problem and examine situation and problems from every angle and vie to do the right thing.

Nail Shapes

Uneven And Short Nails

People with this nail shape are empathetic, sensitive, observant, and insightful. You are soft and emotional from within which people fail to notice. you choose your friends carefully.

Short and  Round Nails

People with this shape of nails are more creative and energetic. you love fun and excitement and promulgate it that’s the reason people like your company. you are loyal to your friends and you may go to any extend to protect the people you love. you are filled with positive thoughts and attitude, at the same time you are stubborn and you know what you want. when you are set your mind to do something you never back down.

Triangular Nails

Person with triangular nails are determined , brave and passionate. they believe in work smart not hard policy, and the smartness pays off well.

Large and Rectangular Nails

You are a persistent, you have a good leadership quality, people count on you as you are a responsible person. you are a hard worker and love to be with great company.

Oval And Long Nails

If your nail shape is this then you are a highly creative and imaginary person. you are someone who gets inspiration from natural world. you work on a well based time table and like to follow the rules and schedules as defined. you love to love and give it with all your heart. you put your whole self into what you do and it shows.

Sword-Shaped Nails

You are very ambitious, colourful, vibrant and never hesitate to achieve your goals. You can’t deal with lazy people and are very relaxed in nature, and people always turn to you, when you are looking for a good time.

-Pavana Santhosh

Corporate Branding.

Today, many markets are overpopulated with both large and small companies and overexposed with marketing messages. This has made for a difficult landscape to get a marketing message noticed. And with the rising costs of getting a new product or service ready for the market, it has become even more important to cut through this clutter. The one sure-fire way of doing this is by having a corporate branding strategy.

Powerful corporate branding can equip most any new product or service with instant credibility and value that simply can’t be reproduced with any sort of product-focused marketing campaign. That is why it is vitally important for any serious corporation that wishes its product offerings to be successful to create and protect a strong corporate brand.

How do you do that? Well, first throw away the notion that branding only involves marketing, i.e. putting an image out there. Yes, it involves that, but a huge part of it also entails relations with investors, media, competitors, government and others.

By the way, don’t confuse corporate branding with corporate identity, two completely different things. Corporate identity involves a company’s logo and design strategy only. It is merely a component of an overall brand strategy.

Successful corporate branding is all about establishing a long-term vision for a company and crafting the company’s operations to meet that objective. Some companies that do this well include Microsoft, Intel, Singapore Airlines, Disney, CNN, Samsung and Mercedes-Benz. The kind of brand strength these companies enjoy takes a long time and a lot of work to establish, and there’s a lot of research and tracking to maintain. But it’s not as difficult as it sounds. Today, a company of virtually any size can use the same sophisticated branding research tools the big boys use.

Why is it important to worry about these kinds of things?

Because a strong corporate brand adds depth and value to a company’s product offerings. It’s also a public statement of the company’s culture and values. For Eg, HSBC bank, one of the world’s largest banks, has the tagline “The World’s Local Bank,” which both represents the size of the bank, but builds on its purported focus on individual people.

A Strong Corporate Brand:

Good corporate branding can also enhance budgetary efficiency. With product development costs becoming ever higher and product life cycles shorter, it’s important for companies to recoup costs however they can without sacrificing quality or service. With creativity, a strong corporate brand can do the work of many expensive product-marketing campaigns. Apple does this very well. While offering many different products, all of them are laden with cutting-edge design and innovation hallmarks of Apple’s overall branding strategy. This model isn’t right for everyone, but if a company determines through research that this kind of consolidated brand strategy would work for them, they should do it. If not, there’s no good reason to try.

Strength of a brand is a good indicator of the strength of a company and its financial value many actually list their brands on their balance sheets. But even that estimate is probably understated. In short, in this over-populated, over-marketed business climate, having a strong brand is more than half the battle.

Brand Marketing:

Search engine rankings, usability, Flash web design and Web site stickiness have each had their time in the limelight as the most important element of web marketing. One last important piece of the web marketing pie is brand marketing.

Brand marketing is the art/science of making the right impression on prospects. It’s the active process of discovering, developing and bringing the right image or identity of your company to the marketplace. Too often, clients are focused on the later stages of the brand identity development process, such as the presentation on a Web site or advertisement in a magazine.

Effective Brand Marketing is a complete process of researching the market and developing an image for your corporate identity, and then engineering its presentation at optimal times and places. Since search engine users are looking for a specific product or service, having your well-constructed brand presented in search engine listings, is perhaps one of the best brand impressions you can make.

At Brand, we bring together all the elements of good brand development and deliver it to a specifically targeted audience who is ready and willing to see it. That’s market timing at its very best and only the Web offers that kind of high quality, measurable marketing.

What are the elements of brand marketing?

• Target market research: collecting information on prospect needs and preferences
• Features and benefits: identifying target prospects are interested in and which will move        them to   purchase
• Brand presentation: designing a web page that maximizes the impact and impression of         your business.
• Brand experience: creating a Web site or other advertisement that makes the users meeting    with your product or service memorable, fun or useful.

Let us design your brand impression in the marketplace. We manage every face of brand development including brand name, brand design, logo design, brand communications, corporate branding, and product branding.

Let us build and shape your brand marketing campaign. A strong brand is a big asset online and offline. On the Web, creating and building a well-differentiated brand is worth the challenge. It’s not enough just to reach customers today. You have to reach them in a way that is compatible with their beliefs, language, needs and expectations.

Build a strong brand that makes both an impact at the right time and place, and you’ll have eager and loyal customers.