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Argan Oil: Why should you start using it right now?

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For a year or two, I suddenly started seeing beauty products shelves loaded with Argan oil and I started wondering why is that and it led me to do some research on the benefits of argan oil and how you can use it in many different ways to protect your hair. This oil is slightly expensive when compared to other ones like coconut oil etc. in the beauty section but when I tell you about the positive effects it will have on growth and strength of your hair, you will know right away that it is worth the price.

Argan oil and its benefits:

SO ladies, let me first tell you that what argan oil is. Argan oil is an essential oil for hair which is diffused from the argan tree’s kernel which is native to Morocco. Argan oil is rich in many nutrients. It has minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidant properties. This is your go to oil if you want to make your hair softer.

Many beauty gurus call it an ancient beauty secret which helps in hydrating the rough and dehydrated hair. The vitamin E found in this oil with other essentials like fatty acid and rich anti-oxidants contents, naturally help your hair to restore the natural shine and increase hair elasticity. It is also a great UV protector. As it works amazingly as free radical neutralizer, it helps minimize any damage to your hair which is caused by free radicals.

All of us, put our hair through pollution, hot tools and other chemical treatments every single day but the vitamin E present in argan oil can secure our hair from damage by avoiding breakage and splitting if used on regular basis.

How to use it?

Well, it would be great if you can use argan oil on its own. There is nothing better than that for the growth of your hair. But if you do not have time for oiling, every now and then, you can use the products which come with the argan oil as a main ingredient. As argan oil is rich in Vitamin A, C and E, omega 6 fatty acids and linoleic acid, they make argan oil a great ingredient for a conditioner. It helps making your locks shinier, manageable and nourished.

Moreover, to keep your hair healthy after using all the hot tools for styling, it is the best idea to use heat protectant spray which comes with argan oil as one of the ingredients. It has great slip which also makes styling easier and keeps the hair nourished and conditioned.

You can also use argan oil in form of hair masks as they help nourish and stop damage to your hair. If you apply hair mask with argan oil as a main ingredient for 15-30 minutes, you can reap all good benefits from it within that half hour. It also helps reduce inflammation and dandruff.

Argan oil benefits for hair are immense and if you have it in its natural form, you can use it on your body, hands and face to moisturize your skin.

Some fashion tips

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Always try what you are buying:

If you are going for some expensive shopping and want to be completely satisfied with it when you wear it on special occasions then always make sure that you hit the dressing room fully prepared. Take the heels, makeup and hair brush and after trying on an outfit, complete it with all accessories so that you can see yourself owing that dress. Buy it when you absolutely love it. It will help you from wasting money on something that you were going to buy impulsively.

Always give thought to wear and care:

Whenever you are going to buy an expensive piece make sure whether it needs dry cleaning, hand wash or machine wash. If you never going to hand wash your stuff like expensive underwear or embellished dresses, you must walk away from that dress right away.

Revisit your closet:

We all tend to buy stuff we do not wear at all or years have passed since we thought one day we would wear that piece. You should always revisit your closet after a year and let it breathe by donating the pieces which you haven’t worn in years. Everything in your wardrobe should be separately displayed without clutter to see what you can wear tomorrow!

Never leave house having a rear view angle:

Having a rear view of your dress in a mirror is extremely important. Never leave house without having a look on the back as it matters a lot. Unless you are satisfied with your look for the event, do not leave.

Carry nude heels when you are in doubt:

When you are in doubt that what to carry with your somehow bright or mix colored outfit, it is always a good idea to carry nude heels. As they will match your skin tone and they are usually one of the safest bids when in doubt.

Own leopards:

We all know that leopard prints never go out of style whatever is the season or fashion year you are living in. So it is nice to own one or two good pieces of leopard prints in your wardrobe to style with black pants.

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Own some trendy belts:

Belts never go out of style. You can always use them on a dress or a jeans or trousers. They always elevate look of your outfit. So spend some money on collecting a good selection of belts as they will go a long way.

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Don’t be afraid of playing bold:

Admire yourself and feel confident in any color you choose to wear for the event. Bold yellows or oranges must be in your closet to showcase the audience that you are not afraid of being bold.

Resist the urge to overspend on Sale:

Do you remember the scene where Rachel tells Ross in Friends to buy a sweater and he says, “Yes, it’s very soft but it is $350” and Rachel says: “it’s down from $700 so practically you are saving $200 or so”. Trust me, never go down that road. If you think something is still pretty expensive after sale, you should simply drop it. You will surely find something you love within your budget.

Lady Gaga ventures in to make up with Haus Laboratories

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Over the years, we have seen many famous celebrities to venture in to make- up lines, be it Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez or the most outstanding singer Rihanna. Rihanna has been a great success in make-up line especially with the launch of Fenty Beauty. She has made waves with some highly impressive make-up products which all beauty divas love to use.

Continuing the same pattern, Lady Gaga, the Oscar award winning singer has just announced on Instagram that she is also launching her make-up line named Haus Laboratories  and it will be launched in September. Since February last year, Gaga has been hinting about launching a makeup line but few days back she has officially announced the launch of her very own line.

Gaga announced in the last post that her make-up collection is going to truly represent her personality. Her collection is going to be eccentric just like her: very bold, vibrant, bright and colorful. The products and collection is going to be something different yet bright and bold colors.

Beauty is how you see yourself:

Lady Gaga is known for her very unique taste in fashion and she has knocked many fashion trends with quite success which no other celebrity could have pulled this enthusiastically. She is known for having different views about beauty. She believes that beauty is not in the eyes of beholder as many people would say but beauty is how you or I see myself. Her logo for this collection is Our Haus: Our Rules!

We don’t need anybody to tell us what is beauty but we will tell ourselves that beauty is what we say it is. Gaga says, “Your glam, your expression, and your artistry. We want you to love yourself!”

Well I think this is a very powerful message about beauty which Gaga is trying to send through her make-up collection this year.

Apart from the message, let’s talk about the launch of Haus Labs!

As I said earlier that Gaga announced the launch in September this year but surprisingly she is the first celebrity who will launch her line in partnership with Amazon. The online retailer Amazon will release her products in nine different countries which mainly include US, UK, Japan, France and Germany. As the collections which are huge hit by celebrities run out quickly from market, so if you an enthusiast about getting your hands on Gaga’s make up line, you can pre-order it from 15th July on Amazon Prime Day.

In the initial launch of Gaga’s beauty line, six make up kits are included and each one of them has been priced at $49. These six kits have been named as

  • Haus of Goddess
  • Haus of Rockstar
  • Haus of Chained Ballerina
  • Haus of Rose B*tch
  • Haus of Metal Head
  • Haus of Dynasty

Each kit contains a liquid shimmer powder which could be used as less or more as you want as described by Gaga herself. Waterproof and demi matte RIP lip liner and a Le Riot Lip gloss in varying finishes are also included.

These products have been co-created by Gaga with her years old make-up artist Sarah Tanno.

How to take care of your hands?

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Hands are probably one of the most important and useful part of your body and I think everyone of us ignores it the most and gives more attention and care to face. When I was younger, well when I was in my twenties (alas! Those days are not gonna come back 🙂 Kidding, I love where I am), people used to ask how come your hands are so beautiful and not your face? What do you use on hands but not for the skin. Well that hurts a lot. But anyways, let me share my open secret for those beautiful hands. Although in my twenties, I had a perfectly fair complexion but still my hands did always shine out. Well there is no secret recipe to it. What I simply used to do was to always put on lotion whenever I washed my hands and sometimes, even when I did not wash them, I just always feel the need to put on lotion as I always felt that my hands are drying out. So to keep my hands moisturized, I used lotion regularly.

Well now that I am aging, though I am not that old, just in the beginning of my thirties 😛 I have to take care of them a lot more to make them look beautiful as aging also starts to show on your hands, as it shows on your face. As I have to do a lot of chores on daily basis to keep my routine life go on, so my hands need more attention than ever.

  1. Moisturize:

First of all, make it a habit to moisturize your hands regularly with any lotion. You do not have to spend bucks to buy something very extravagant, just a simple lotion with moisturizing elements will do the job.

  • Do manicure at home:

Well, if you are anything like me and do not want to go to salon every week to spend few hundred bucks, then keep reading. It does not mean that I do not go to salon, I do like to go there once in a while to get my hands manicured but I don’t think it is right to spend your hard earned money every week for getting the services you can easily do at home. This is why, every week I take an hour to manicure my hands. I start by clearing the cutiles, cutting dead skin, soaking them in hot water and then I scrub them and finish by moisturizing with lotion. It is simple, easy and gives the neatness you need for your hands.

  • Use less harsh nail remover:

Try to use less harsh nail removers which are acetone free. A good soft remover keeps the nail shining for good and does not affect nails.

  • Diet:

You diet plays a huge role in keeping your nails shiny and beautiful. Protein and omega 3 are great ingredients to make your body healthy therefore increasing strength and structure of your nails.

Tips:

  1. It is always a good idea to wear gloves whenever you are going to put your nails in water.
  2. Coconut oil is also good for moisturizing the hands.
  3. For restoring the natural looking shine of your nails, when you do not have to necessarily wear a nail polish, do not put on a transparent shiner, rather use buffer to restore natural shine.

With just simple tips, you can keep your hands beautiful, healthy and younger looking ever.

How to be comfortable with your own self?

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The cosmetics industry is filled with “whitening beauty creams” and there is a huge market of women who are dying to buy something which can bring out their “whiter skin tone” especially when you have a dark or wheat complexion.

But trust me nothing in the world can make you happier than being satisfied with your own skin tone. Stop wishing that it would have better if you were born in a country where everybody has a white skin toner or wish your parents were of some white ancestry.

If you want to live your life peacefully and enjoy every bit of it, get comfortable with your skin. It is always okay to not come off a white skin background. You are who you are!!

So what can you do to feel comfortable in your own skin tone!

Acceptance:

First of all, acceptance is the key! Accept that you don’t have white skin tone and no matter how many whitening products you use, you can never change your skin tone. Own your skin tone and try to make yourself attractive with the skin you have. Do not fall for any skin whitening creams; just try to enhance the beauty of what you have got. Sub continent seems to be obsessed with “white skin” and women like to use fair skin foundations even when it does not complement their natural skin. So, first start by using the foundation which is exactly the tone of your original skin tone.

Embrace your flaws:

In your teen days, you may have issues which make you hate yourself whether it is your hair or freckles on your face. My grandma from the beginning used to critique me that my hair are so thin but it never bothered me because eventually it was my hair which were straight, silky and beautiful amongst the sisters. So always try to overcome these “So Called” flaws and embrace them. Own yourself and love yourself no matter what.

Be with positive people:

As company is what matters in the end and define who you are, so surround yourself with positive people. Friends who constantly body shame or comment on skin colors or other body related issues, it is better to take a step back from their company as these people will eventually bring you down. Be with positive people and get positive vibes to be more confident within yourself.

Keep yourself fit:

It is very important to keep yourself fit and active as this adds attractiveness and charm in your personality. It makes you fresh and vibrant. Do not let any Insta Post, movie or magazine to tell you what perfect body is. Just exercise to the amount where you feel comfortable with yourself and are proud of your body.

Every one of us is immensely beautiful in their own way and instead of trying to fit in the parameters which society defines for us, it is better to let yourself decide what you are comfortable with. Carry yourself with grace and people will follow you.

How to carry marigold yellow in summer

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There is a general perception that nudes and neutrals are color of the summer season and gives a refreshing look to the watching eye. But as everybody knows, Bollywood industry is recognized for some dramatic fashion trends, so here is the color trend of this summer season that is going to pervade your wardrobe and do not vex, it’s super cool and wearable: The marigold yellow. The Bollywood industry is abuzz with the word that marigold yellow color will be the top proclivity of fashion icons, as they are well aware of this fact that more is more and less is a bore.

 It is pretty hard to wear tricky colors and carry them gracefully. But here are few Bollywood celebrities who are always ready to play with some bold colors and yellow is one of them.

Kriti Sanon:

Kriti Sanon is the young and fresh face in the Bollywood film industry. She is quite eminent for her fashion sense. She wore a fringe gown in yellow color along with minimal accessories in HT most stylish awards and there is no doubt that this Bollywood diva was looking super gorgeous in this canary yellow outfit.

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Shilpa Shetty:

Shilpa Shetty is one of those actresses who can do justice with every outfit. She is acclaimed as Saree Queen of Bollywood and she knows really well how to make herself prominent with unique attires among other Bollywood stars. Recently, she wore a yellow saree with cargo dhoti pants and the elaborate dupatta with embroidered border in super dancer. Her head to toe look was up to the mark and she was slaying in that belted saree.

Tamanna Bhatia:

Tamannah Bhatia has changed her style game and she has taken a notch high plunge in this yellow jumpsuit. She wore this stylish jumpsuit for a current TV show. No doubt, she was looking graceful and she rocked the show with her decent persona.

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Alia Bhatt:

Alia Bhatt mesmerized everyone when she appeared in bright yellow lehenga at Akash Ambani wedding at Mumbai and she again proved that yellow never goes wrong. To compliment her entire look, she just wore a heavy choker. Last but not least, her potli bag rounded out her complete outfit. She caught the attention of social media and her fans appreciated her appearance at Ambani nuptial and many young girls tried to copy alia Bhatt’s style.

Janhvi Kapoor:

Janhvi Kapoor, a Dhadak star was recently seen in the city. She posed for her fans in sunshine yellow dress. It was a sleeveless, long, flowy maxi with heavy floral print. She paired her dress with dangler earrings and wore nude lip color. She was looking super cool, as yellow works great with the summer season. Her look was casual and she did not add anything glitzy to her entire look.

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Sonam Kapoor:

Sonam Kapoor has always stunned the audience with her sensational appearances. Recently, Sonam Ahuja attended the Cannes film festival 2019 and she wore a bright yellow strapless frilled dress and she was looking like a fresh sunflower in the garden. Her yellow dress gave us some summery ideas for our wardrobe.

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Tips to stay healthy this summer 

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Summer season is considered the hottest season of the year and sultry winds make it difficult to be healthy and fresh. It is very important for individuals specially to keep themselves away from the harmful impacts of this dry and sunny weather. So here are 5 tips that are essential to stay fit and healthy this summer.

Be cool and hydrated:

Survival without water is impossible in summers, so take water in sufficient amounts. If an outdoor activity is planned, at least drink 3 to 4 cups before leaving the house. Always carry hard plastic bottle filled with water. Water consumption hydrates the body which keeps the blood pressure normal.

Use aloe vera as natural sunscreen:

Put sunglasses, hat and a natural sun block like aloe vera in your bag. Aloe Vera is the best sun screen when you are exposing your skin to sun, so grow aloe vera plant at your home place. Store made Aloe vera gel has also a soothing effect which protects skin from burning by keeping it hydrated and fosters the blood flow. Different aloe vera gels are made with different ingredients including chamomile, green tea, aloe vera and carrot seeds etc. to help soothe skins during summer times.

Sun teas are really amazing:

Use fresh flower and leaves as tea bags in a glass full of water and use these drinks as your regular tea in summers. Mint, lemon grass, hibiscus and chamomile are all rich in CBD, a healing herb to serve everything from depression to sun exposure in hot weathers. In summer season, usually people feel low; all these natural flowers provide CBD that helps them to feel fit and healthy. Use of jasmine flowers, lemon peels and orange can leave a pleasant effect on your health.

Nutritional additives:

These supplements can help you with a greater amount of physical energy, magnifying your summer routines. The B – complex vitamins are good enough to calm the nervous system and support cellular energy production. Summer season brings stress, depression and anxiety. Siberian ginseng is an amazing energy tonic. It is one of the most widely used and recommended herb in the world. Women perform many household chores in summer season, so dong quai is a tonic for women to revive their energy during summers.

Eat refreshing food:

To keep your skin glowing even in the hottest weather, it is important to eat healthy. Try eating lightweight salads and grilled fish and chicken to keep things light on your stomach. Light weight meals especially during the day keep you fresh and active. Moreover, you can add more fresh fruits in your diet. Different berries like strawberry, blueberry and raspberries provide anti-oxidants which are good for your skin. You can also add watermelon, melon, grapes, mango etc. are all good summer fruits which can help boost your energies and keep you refresh.

Summers are all about being light with food and keeping yourself hydrated all day long. A little exercise in morning hours before sun comes out can make a great difference for a healthy day.

Let’s have a look on this year’s award winning makeup products

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Every year, for beautyholics more and more advanced and animal friendly beauty products are launched. Today, we will have a look on some of the award winning makeup products which are making waves in the beauty industry. Let’s start with the primer.

Tatcha, the Silk Canvas:

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You may have seen your beauty timeline obsessed with this primer and there is a reason for that. Almost all beauty vloggers have been seen obsessing with this primer due to its silky smooth texture and it remains very light on skin. On enlarged pores, it provides a smooth canvas as the name states.

Dior Foundation:

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Well tell me who is not obsessed with Dior foundation. Dah! With forty different shades introduced for different skin tones, this Dior foundation has a reason to die for. For your makeup routine, this is a wonderful addition and worth spending few extra bucks.

The Overachiever Concealer by Huda Beauty:

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Well although Huda Beauty made waves with its exquisite range of eye lashes in the beauty market, but this concealer has impressed many makeup lovers due to its smooth blend in to skin. A wide range of colors and the deep coverage for all those marks, it is a wonderful product.

The Charlotte Tilbury Blush:


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This creamy blush with a highlighter duo is something every women must have in her beauty closet. Without leaving any greasy residue on skin, it blends well and gives the sheer glow with the highlighter which complements the blush so well. It is a product which is suitable for all occasions and is also a long wear.

Tom Ford Eye Palette:

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This small yet wonderful eye palette is a love affair for every woman around. With a little touch of water, these eyeshadows blend so well and help build the intensity you need to go for the event. They stay long and the texture is very smooth with rich pigments.

Lancome Monsieur Waterproof Mascara: 

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Every one of you knows that a little mascara never hurts!!! 🙂 Right? Even if you are not much in to makeup and like to go as little as possible, a little mascara is what every woman likes to add to elevate her even simplest look. This waterproof mascara does not smudge and widens the eyes.

YSL Lip Color:

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This list of best beauty makeup products cannot be completed without taking about this lip color. This red color is all you need to elevate your simple looks. The super intense color and slim shape makes it one of the must haves.

Gucci Bloom: Fragrance of the year:

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Well first of all, look at the beautiful casing; every woman’s dream for the lovely pink bottle comes true right away. The balanced, fresh and sophisticated floral smell with patchouli and musks makes it one of the special scents in your closet.

So ladies, these are some of the best buys which you must have this year to elevate your beauty looks.

Facts you need to know about night creams

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Some beauty creams like night creams can work wonder for your skin and there is a reason that it is called “beauty sleep”. A night cream on your bed side is a very important addition for your night time routine as it is something which helps a lot in keeping your skin revitalized and moisturized.

Let’s have a look on some interesting facts about night creams as they are and must be a part of your nightly skin care routine.

  1. Night creams are slightly thick in consistency when compared to day creams as they have highly concentrated ingredients which help your skin cells to boost turnover, moreover increases circulation and hydration. In addition to it, night creams help amplify repairing of the skin cells which have seen some hard time during the sunny hours.
  2. Night creams help reconstruct your skin sells as the ingredients are more focused to soothe and hydrate your dull skin after a hectic long day. So, we can say that night creams provide a break from the skin breakouts which occur all day due to heat, cold, dryness or pollution.
  3. Most good night creams contain hyaluronic acid and Co-enzyme Q10 ingredients which help in cell renewal of the epidermal wall on the skin.

How to apply night creams?

Well, the best time for applying a night cream recommended by dermatologists is 10PM to 2AM as cell regeneration is at its peak during these hours. Instead of using it right before going to bed, you should apply night cream a bit earlier after proper cleansing. After cleansing your skin thoroughly, apply toner and serum and then put on some night cream and massage it in your skin in circular motion going upward.

Keep your skin type into consideration while choosing a night cream:

Just like day creams, night creams should also be purchased considering your skin types as no size fits all.

  • If your skin is dry, you should use night creams which contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid, squalene or oils so that your skin can be revitalized. Try to use creams with non-abrasive and gentle ingredients.
  • For oily skin, dermatologists recommend using a gel based night cream which is not highly concentrated and light on skin so that pores clogging can be avoided. Ingredients like lactic acid or glycolic can help unclog pores and keep in check the levels of oil on your skin which can otherwise also cause acne on your skin.
  • For mature skin, it is recommended to use night creams which have anti-aging elements. Collagen production for anti-aging is very important so use creams which have Vitamin A and Peptides.

It is not important that you should always use expensive night creams. If you cannot afford you can use low cost under 500 INR night creams like mentioned below and give your skin the nightly repair it actually needs.

  • Soul Tree Anti-Wrinkle Cream
  • Biotique Bio Wheatgerm Youthful Nourishing Night Cream
  • Innisfree Aloe Revital Soothing Gel
  • Boots Anti-Ageing Night Cream
  • Garnier Skin Naturals Wrinkle Lift Anti-Ageing Cream
  • Himalaya Herbals Revitalizing Night Cream

Let’s have a look on this season’s favorite bags

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Leather Tote with transparent bag

Bags! Well I don’t think any woman of any age steps out of the house without carrying a bag. I seriously don’t know what would I do if bags were not invented! Right! Every season designers create new bag trends and make women just fall in love with them. This season is also no short of some great bags for 2019 and I am already getting excited for some of them.

Here are some latest bag trends of 2019. Let’s see what’s new for this season.

Leather Tote with transparent bag: Transparent bag trend is not only alive but also it is giving new urges to the fashionistas. These bags were introduced in last summer but models still carried these bags in SS19 catwalks. These bags are really liked by the women as people can have a look on your transparent bag but still you can conceal your belongings by keeping them inside your bag. What a trendy and stylish look? Isn’t it ladies. STAUD Frida PVC bags are stunners and they look amazing as the picture depicts.

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Citrus Bag
  • Citrus Bag: If you are thinking to have a perfect summer bag this year, Susan Alexandra’s citrus bag is a must go for you. These bags are covered with beads and citrus design of this tote attracts the attention of people at first glance. It looks classy and gives a chic and somehow funky look to your attire. Going out for fun or entertainment, you can carry this bag with you with.
  • Bucket Bags: Bucket bags are getting popular in this summer and they are making a huge comeback. They look trendy and yet their manageable sizes ease the fatigue of carrying a bag in some outdoor place. Its neutral palette makes this bag a perfect choice for everyone. You cannot only carry this bag on your shoulder but also you can hold it in your hand with its upper handle.
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  • Circle bags: This is a 2 in one bag as it introduces two trends like circle and neon bag at the same time. Last summer, everyone was obsessed with these circle bags and this year circle neon bags are trending immensely. Sensi Studio has given a more chic and classy look to these bags.
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  • Faux-Pearl Bag: Pearls are greatly in fashion and you will agree that today they are the part of not only clothing but also the accessories. But this summer fashion industry introduced this trend in bags lately. Shrimps introduced these pearl bags this year and they are being highly appreciated. Its stunning artisanal look adds elegance to your style.
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These are the latest bag trends of the year and I think every one of you out there can easily fall in love with anyone of these. Enhance your style with these beautiful statement pieces to be talk of the town. The citrus bag is something new for me as this can add so much funkiness to your attire. My pick for this summer season will the citrus bag, what’s yours ladies?

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