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Homme,an international French brand of footwear is out with its all-new Nubuck collection.

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Homme,an international French brand of footwear is out with its all-new Nubuck collection. The shoes which are part of the collection blend in style and classy looks especially for celebratory occasions. The shoes are available in both slip-on style and with laces in colours like blue,olive green and dark brown. “These days the new style statement is crushed or crunched leather look with true tones. The collection by Homme translates that trend into the Nubuck collection,” mentions Arun Bajpayee,the brand’s director of sales and marketing. In high-end shoes Homme is popular for using vegetable tanned leather where colours like beige,blue,green and apricot rule. The collection is priced at Rs 4,290.

Shine on
If you are looking for a rejuventing make-over,then here’s some help. Nature’s Essence,a personal care product brand has introduced Aromatic Facial to make you look special. The gift pack contains a mint cleanser,lacto tan clear,apricot scrub,gold bleach and Nature’s gold pack. While the mint cleanser will help remove pollutants,the milk proteins and honey enriched special tan cream helps to remove epidermal sun tan. Follow it up with the apricot scrub that helps clean the dead skin. The ‘gold’ pack is a moisturizing face pack which improves the skin texture,boosts the skin renewal and hydration. You can get Nature’s Essence Aromatic Facial at premium stores for Rs 300.

Time check!
If you are looking to make split second decisions in time,then this is for you. The new Diesel timepieces combine “courageous” design with performance to deliver “heroic style for heroic people”. The collection for women embodies glacially cool elegance with DZ5156. Its beveled crystalline blue dial befits the matching inlaid bracelet. With a solid stainless steel case and bracelet links,silver hands and applied Diesel logo,it turns a gesture into a statement. The jewellery watch DZ5159 makes a perfect statement for all outfits while the bold and the mettlesome DZ5162 with a solid plastic bangle featuring triple colour bands and a pyramidal centerpiece sure makes a woman ooze confidence. The Diesel Premium Line for men on a mission flaunts the current fad. DZ9044 sports a steel black IP case has small dials on each side for improved readability. The range of Diesel watches is priced from Rs 5,495 to Rs 25,495.

Retro arrival
Rosebys has introduced a new range of bedspreads boasting of a retro look. Bright,bold and basic,these are the features at play. Moho chromes emerge only in elements as the entire citrus palette compliments jewel tones. Also modular shapes dominate as do graphics which find space in most textural treatments. Given the theme past meets with the present in a glitzy burst. Polka dots,sun-flowers,solids in florescent tones interpret a very joyous feel,like celebrating boho lifestyle immortalized by the Beetle car.

On a high!
Fashion brand Madame hits the top-four list of most admired women’s wear brand of the year at the Ninth Images Fashion Awards 2009. The award celebrates achievements in fashion and lifestyle brands,retailers and professionals who have done exceptionally well in 2008. Akhil Duggar,Creative Director,Madame,says,”the award is a motivation to bring innovation in design.” The other brands nominated include BIBA,W and Jealous 21.

Small wonder
For those who want to go the environment-friendly way and still own a desktop,HP has launched Compaq Presario CQ 2000 series,an eco-friendly,attractive,wonder machine that costs Rs 18,990 and weighs only 3.5 kgs. A space-saving device,it is designed specially for the modern households. This small-wonder can easily replace music systems and DVD players as it doubles up as a multi-media marvel on which one can watch movies,play games or attach it to LCD monitors and speakers or simply enjoy online video clips on You tube.

Something extra
Who does not want to be healthy. But your diet alone may not be sufficient for good health. Guardian,a health,wellness and beauty store has launched Guardian X-tra Vital for men and women. The product is fortified with extra iron,calcium and ginseng,which is specially made for women who have an enhanced need of calcium and iron. Ten capsules are priced at Rs 70.

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Enjoy the summers!
For melanin-conscious men,Lotus Herbals has launched an innovative sunblock for men. This safe Sun Men Advanced Daily UV Shield,SPF30 also doubles up as a soothing after-shave moisturizer with anti-septic properties. Besides,it’s oil-free and contains smart ingredients with extracts of fenugreek that protects from UV damage,marjoram that effectively combats environmental damage,soothing and calming balm mint,and the stimulant,Anise. The shield is priced at Rs195 for 60 gms.

Best foot forward
For all the brand lovers,Levis introduces its ‘Urbane Range’ of footwear in India. The rugged looking shoes are made of reverse leather,denim sole and metal branding. Ideal for winter wear,the ankle-length shoes are available in brown and black and priced at Rs 4,990.

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