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Blogger Ishan Singhal shows you how to wear patches right. Detach your favourite fashion patches from your worn-out clothes. Attach the patches to your tattered denim. Team it with a metallic bag to add some bling.
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HERE’S SOME RESTYLING INSPO
HINDUSTAN TIMES, NEW DELHI SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 PHOTOS: WASEEM GASHROO/HT
REVERSE YOUR SHIRT Have you ever stepped out wearing your shirt front-to-back? Well, if that was by mistake, it’s time you did so for fashion. Blogger Garvita Garg, wears her blue shirt ‘ulta’.
The fashion forwards spotted at the ongoing fashion week share their cool recycling and reusing tips with us Prerna Gauba
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ashion week comes with a lot of madness, hobnobbing with those who are ahead of the fashion curve and a whole bunch of new trends. It’s also the place for fashion forwards to show off their creativity by giving fashion an individualistic spin. As Amazon India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 kicked off in the Capital on Wednesday, we put together loads of recycling and restyling fashion inspo for you. From wearing your bun clip as earring to turning your brocade kurta into a stylish dress, here’s some quick inspo for you to master the art of reusing. n
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DIY EARRINGS How about creating a fun look by wearing your bun clips like an earring? Stylist Ashima Gandhi does it right with this punk look! You can team your bun clip earrings with an oversized dress, geeky glasses and top knot. Add a another fun twist with a quirky bag.
PEP UP THOSE FLATS EXPERIMENTAL INDIANWEAR It’s time to experiment with kurtas and anarkalis lying in your closet. See how bloggers Somya Suresh and Charuta
We all have sneakers and fleets that are old. Attach a pompom or your orphaned danglers to spice up your old footwear. Blogger Cherry Jain teamed her footwear with a colourful dangler.
Arvind turn their kurtas into chic dresses by teaming them with denim jacket. Skip the churidaar and dupatta and wear your kurta like a dress. Pair it with a tough jacket, fun footwear and statement bag.
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How about giving golf a go? There are more benefits to the sport than you might realise. It improves balance, you end up burning a whole lot of calories, and also get to socialise HEALTH
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he British Journal of Sports Medicine recently rounded up some major health benefits of golf. Here’s encouraging you to get outside and start practicing your swing.
BURN CALORIES AND STAY IN SHAPE After reviewing over 5,000 papers for a study, researchers from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland found that golfers who play a round of 18 holes can expect to walk 11 to 17,000 steps, 4 to 8 miles and burn 1,200 calories. Even using the golf cart has its benefits, as you’ll still walk 6,000 steps over 4 miles and burn 600 calories over 18 holes.
PREVENT DISEASE
The moderately intense workout, hence helps in preventing and treating chronic diseases such as heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, breast and colon cancer, and a lower risk of hip fractures.
IMPROVE BALANCE Balance and muscle endurance are improved by playing golf.
RESPIRATORY BENEFITS Regular participation in the sport leads to improved and maintained lung function in older adults.
BOOST MENTAL HEALTH It seems the benefits aren’t just physical. The research from the Golf & Health project suggests that the sport can increase sense of self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence,
and a reduced risk of anxiety, depression and dementia.
LIVE LONGER When compared to nongolfers, lead author of the study, Dr Andrew Murray, notes that golfers also live around five years longer than non-golfers.
GET SOME FRESH AIR Soaking up some vitamin D bring additional health
GOLFERS WHO PLAY A ROUND OF 18 HOLES CAN EXPECT TO WALK 11 TO 17,000 STEPS, 4 TO 8 MILES AND BURN 1200 CALORIES
benefits. However, make sure you wear sunscreen, seek the shade where possible, and cover well to avoid a risk of sunburn, or skin diseases.
LOW RISK OF INJURY Pay attention to your back, wrists and elbow as they are susceptible to injury when golfing, but overall golfers enjoy a low risk of injury.
IT’S A SOCIAL SPORT A game of golf is a great way to spend time with friends and make new ones.
GOLF IS FOR EVERYONE
Studies also suggest that the physical benefits of golf increase with age, and the physical and mental health benefits are seen in people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. Relaxnews