Chic Hair Accessories for Your Hairstyles

dsr21Hairstyles are really important for a beautiful and a cool appearance. We do our hairstyle for various events and occasions in order to look impressive and to look wonderful. A nice hairstyle is the one that match our personality and makes us distinct and elegant.

Hair accessories play an important role in styling our hair as they can enhance and beautify our look. The accessories we choose should match the occasion you will attend, the hairstyle and the hair accessories we pick to wear. Also, we must be comfortable with the hairstyle we choose and the accessories that embellish it.

Here some chic hair accessories you must have which can support your hairstyle for any occasions: Continue reading

Tips to buying pearls in Beijing

bg897The best place to buy pearls in Beijing is the pearl market at Hong Qiao, located right outside the East gate of the Temple of Heaven. Hong Qiao is a multi-story building that sells everything, from Chinese arts and craft, ladies’ handbags, clothes and shoes, to most importantly, pearls. The entire third and fourth floor of Hong Qiao are devoted to pearls—freshwater, seawater, Tahitian, South Sea pearls—essentially every type of pearl grown under the sun, and then some. As you step onto the third floor, a cloud of whiteness immediately surrounds you. At first, all vendors appear identical, as do the pearls. But as you slowly wander down the stalls, you’ll soon settle down at a table, drawn in by the lustre or style of a particular necklace.

There are a few key things to keep in mind when buying pearls. First of all, lustre, lustre, lustre! No matter what kind of pearl, freshwater or seawater, lustre is the most important judging factor when buying good pearls. Lustre refers to the shine of the pearl, which also implies the thickness of the nacre underneath (pearl layer). The more lustrous the pearl, the better quality it is. When buying seawater pearls, lustre is extremely important because it indicates the thickness of the nacre. Continue reading

Green Chic – the best online shopping platform for organic beauty products in UAE

gt565With an increasing number of beauty products claiming to be ‘natural’, ‘organic’ and ‘non-toxic’, it can be tricky finding products that authentically deliver on that. And while this does mean that conscious consumers have to carry out their own product research to identify these authentic brands, it takes time and a lot of experience figuring it all out.

That said, a new online store called Green Chic  launched in the UAE to help consumers in getting the best natural beauty products. Green Chic offers a curated selection of organic and natural beauty products from different parts of the world. They screen through brands to ensure that the products are truly natural and ethically made, but effectiveness is another key component.

For founder Vila Vasoodaven, it was about finding products that were natural, without compromising on effectiveness – ‘Natural beauty products use a lot of great ingredients that treat the area of concern as well as nourish your skin. Continue reading

Man’s Guide to the Best Leather Dopp Kits

bg3aEvery man should have a Dopp kit. It can be made from canvas, inner tube, leather,  or something similarly wonderful. It provides perfect organization for compact travel toiletries but might also work as a case for grooming tools or even technical accessories. The natural leather is stain resistant and waterproof, which makes it well suited for travel.

As I take half of my showers in a fitness center, I needed a stylish solution to transport my toiletries. And after 2 to 3 weeks of searching and confusion, I finally got a leather Dopp kit that accommodates all of my requirements. The good part about this Dopp kit is that you are limited by the size. No matter the amount of stuff you put in the bag. Continue reading