Taruna Sharma The brainchild of two NIFT graduates, Prerna & Jayant, Kavana was launched in March 2020, just before the first lockdown. From the moment the two business partners were exposed to the world of fashion, they believed there was a critical need for a shift in how traditional fashion businesses operate. They also aimed […]Read More
Welcome to the Fashion & Beauty section of Life and More, your guide to the latest fashion trends, beauty tips, skincare advice, and style inspiration. From runway highlights and designer stories to everyday makeup routines and wellness secrets, this page celebrates confidence and self-expression.
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Team L&M Are you still struggling with skincare? Juggling between moisturizers, hydrators, cold creams and lotions? Well, skincare is a perennial struggle for some of us, the herculean task of finding the right products, understanding ingredients, figuring out do’s and don’ts for mixing and layering is definitely not a piece of cake. So how do […]Read More
Taruna Sharma While jewellers across the country welcome the hallmarking of silver and gold pieces, it is the new HUID (Hallmarking Unique ID) which has become the bone of contention between the industry and the government. The HUID, say jewellers, has nothing to do with the purity of gold, and procuring this number leads to […]Read More
Taruna Sharma Siddharth R Dungarwal, the Founder of Snitch, began his entrepreneurial journey at just 18 years of age. In 2009, he launched a small 400 sq ft retail store named 4EVER in Bengaluru’s Frazer Town, driven purely by his passion for clothing. Snitch Founder Siddharth R Dungarwal The store quickly gained popularity, attracting other […]Read More
Parul Agrawal: Reviving Azamgarh’s Black Pottery Through Kabbish Jewellery
Taruna Sharma Coming from the small town of Azamgarh, Parul Agrawal showed a strong inclination towards creative subjects from an early age. SUPW was her favourite subject, where she could freely express her creativity. From the beginning, Agrawal was clear about not pursuing a conventional job but instead doing something different. Her entrepreneurial journey began […]Read More
Taruna Sharma Kudrat Couture, a men’s designer wear brand by Chirag Makkar,has come up with its new collection Aarambh. In a free-wheeling chat, the designer gives us a peek into his work and life. Excerpts from an interview: Tell us more about Aarambh. This is one collection that is very dear to my heart. It […]Read More
TARUNA SHARMA Bath salts are in huge demand these days. Almost every cosmetic brand, especially those that are natural and organic, has launched bath salts of its own. That’s fine too, as Bath salts are a great way to help you unwind. Typically made from Epsom salt and essential oils, bath salts are a great way […]Read More
TARUNA SHARMA Body mists are increasingly becoming a must-have fragrance for everyone. But do you know what exactly is it, how is it applied on body, and how is it different from perfumes and deodorants? Worry not. We give you a lowdown on all this. But just remember one thing: All those who want a long-lasting fragrance from the […]Read More
From Adversity to Entrepreneurship: Papiya Bhattacharjee’s Journey with Papiya’s Loom
PAPIYA BHATTACHARJEE & PAPIYA’s LOOM STORY It was during her days of graduation in social work that Papiya Bhattacharjee, born and brought up in a small town of Tripura, Dharmanagar, came across a number of rural and tribal problems, especially related with children. After graduation, she worked for an NGO, Childline India but had to […]Read More
Anurag Kaul There are two distinct memories I have of neem and its role during my childhood years. One, its leaves being dried and then placed between clothes, blankets and quilts to be kept away post-winters. The idea was to use dried neem leaves as a natural pesticide to prevent insects and bacteria from ruining […]Read More