Trend check

Looking around and observing the trends, it is not much of a hard job to catch the recent fads waving through Dhaka city.
Lounges: With the advent of the auspicious lounge culture in Dhaka, we now see many a teen spending away their leisure time sitting with friends on a comfy couch, sipping away fancy drinks or smoking a sheesha. Unlike the actual definition of lounge culture, where lounges are meant to provide an appropriate ambiance to sip a cup of coffee while working on the laptop, the lounge scenario in Bangladesh seems to be rather dominated by the youth. The reason might be the absence of a night life in Dhaka or probable places like quality parks to hangout in. But whatever the reason might be, lounges are the places to be in right now.
High-tech luxury: It seems as if almost every other kid has an XBOX 360 or PS3 at home now, and if not then they are wrangling with parents to buy them one. All of a sudden, people are all for showing off expensive LCD TVs mounted on their walls, or buying the latest Apple creations. Laptops can no more be called gadgets for the corporate, as now even a 9th grader gets one for scoring all As in his final exams.
Flat footwear: Heels are evergreen, but right now, flats are totally in. The latest collections of international brands like Gucci and Louise Vuitton are boasting their collections of flat shoes. And the best thing about flats is that they are extremely comfortable to wear and give you a reason to walk that extra mile and burn some calories. With numerous designs to choose from, flats are definitely all the rage.

Top 5 makeup tips for 2011

Fall is Lucky’s favourite season. Everyone puts a little more effort into their look when the leaves turn colour! Here are her 5 favorite makeup trends for Fall 2011:

The Two-Toned Smoky Eye

Seen here at Diane Von Furstenberg, a twist on the classic dark smoky eye has a refreshing dash of silver and glitter on the inner eyes. Pair it with a nude lip.
Try: Tval’s ‘Black Ice’ eyeshadow with MAC ‘3-D Silver’ glitter or Lise Watier ‘Opale’ Glitter.2

Light and Shade

Seen here at Thakoon, Fall’s take on the natural makeup trend, pumped up with some contour and highlight.
Try: Cover FX ‘Natural FX’ foundation, then MAC blush in ‘Blunt’ or ‘Buff’ to contour & ‘Trace Gold’ or ‘Honour’ to highlight, or Cover FX ‘The Big Cover Up Kit’

Plum Dandy

Fashionista’s love affair with plum is going strong. Whether in a smoky eye or taking centre stage with a bold lip (as seen here at Proenza Schouler), this is not a look for the timid. Afraid of a dark lip? Use your lipstick with a brush to create more of a sheer stain.
Try: MAC lipstick in ‘Media’ or ‘Cyber’, Chanel lipstick in ‘Rouge Noir’.

The Red Lip

Paired here with plum smoky eyes for a more dramatic effect, the red lip makes any outfit feel a little more dressed up.
Try: MAC ‘Viva Glam’ lipstick, Kat Von D ‘Hellbent’ lipstick

Bond Girl Eyeliner

Ah, yes. My favorite eyeliner is back with a 60’s vibe… maybe a touch of Amy Winehouse? Whatever the case, pairing a heavy cat-eye liner with a nude lip will make you feel like a femme fatale.
Try: Cargo Liquid Liner or MAC ‘Blacktrack’ Fluidline

Red Hot Beauty Trend!

Diana Kruger is always one step ahead in the style stakes, this time its with her autumn beauty look that's leading the way!
Diana Kruger is always one too watch with her fashion-forward way of thinking. This stunning actress has been out and about promoting her new film Inglourious Besterds, channelling a selection of hot fashion and beauty looks. One of her hottest red carpet beauty moments, was when she stepped out wearing on of the hottest make-up looks- red lips. Diana added a touch of colour to her nude-coloured Herve Leger by Max Azria dress. Yves Saint Laurent, Erdem, Giles and Gucci all marched their models down the autumn catwalk wearing bright red lipstick. The Erdem models channelled our favourite beauty look this season, as their models all had electric-red lips with pale, powdered skin. If youre looking to copy the look then stick to these rules The paler your skin tone the brighter you can go Tone down heavy make-up on eyes and cheeks to avoid looking like Jordan Red Lipstick can bleed, so make sure you line your lips with a lip liner first If your complexion is pink then stick to plum shades If you have a yellow skin tone stick to browner shades Avoid red nails as this can look too matchy-matchy