Creative Desk

Welcome to the World of Lyrical Liquid Wardrobe! BY PRAMITA BOSE Liquid fashion flows beyond the traditional boundaries of style and aesthetics with dynamic energy, fusion and optical illusion. Yes to Liquid Dresses A suite of outfits conforms to the liquid fashion category. “Dresses that feel like they’re poured onto the body and that’s what liquid fashion is all about. Think of slinky, figure-skimming silhouettes that move with you, not against you. To be precise, flowy jersey pieces that don’t need constant adjusting but just fall into place and still hold shape. It could be a body-grazing gown or a draped dress that blurs the line between structure and effortlessness. In a nutshell, it’s more about the way it moves,” shares Shweta Kapur, founder and creative director of the reputed fashion label 431-88 . Liquid fashion typically includes apparel made from fabrics that offer a high-gloss, flowing or a metallic effect. Examples include slip dresses, metallic draped gowns, bodyc...

Gorgeous Gingham: Rediscover This Classic Print in New-Age  Avatar! Sport the sober gingham print this summer in its reinterpreted versions to cut an impression with confidence and flamboyance.   BY PRAMITA BOSE Factoid Etymologically, the term gingham originates from the Malay word ‘genggang’, which means separate or striped . History has it that the first traces of gingham were found in England in the 17 th century, courtesy of the Dutch settlers. From the mid-18 th century onwards, gingham manufacturing in Manchester shifted its gears from the erstwhile sober stripes to the more modern and contemporary check designs. Fabric File Gingham usually comes in an array of eye-catching cosy fabrics. “For our collection Tea party at Ur ī , we used breathable fabrics for gingham, ensuring comfort and durability. The gingham print is featured in organic cotton like linen, cotton flax, voile and crushed cotton, all crafted with biodegradable natural fibres that align wit...

Cracking the Mystery Behind Phantom Toothache BY PRAMITA BOSE Dentists Dr. Vimal Arora and Dr. Anmol Agarwal unravel the secrets behind the mysterious disorder of phantom tooth pain. Photo Courtesy: Pexels.com Causes This strange tooth ache occurs as a result of damaged nerve fibres at the site of restorative intervention. This can happen either due to traumatic tooth extraction or a prolonged nerve tissue inflammation, also known as neuritis, which might intensify secondary to insufficient healing response associated with certain systemic diseases like osteoporosis. The onset of atypical odontalgia is commonly evoked by a nerve injury following a dental procedure. While digging out a tooth, pain gets generated from the edentate area. The condition is more common in women than men and widely affects the age group of 35-60 years. The pathological mechanism of this disorder indicates “short-circuiting” or dysfunction of the nerves that carry the pain sensation. Telltale Signs...

  Some Notable Facts About Fish Spa Photo Credit: Pexels.com BY PRAMITA BOSE Other Skin Regions While fish spas are most commonly associated with removing cuticles from the feet and toes, other parts of the body can also be exposed to this treatment , especially in some advanced or specialised fish spa services. For example, some salons offer fish spa remedies for hands, elbows, knees and even the back. However, it’s essential to note that the healing procedure for other body parts might vary and may require more care due to the sensitivity of different skin areas. Essential Aqua Elements Bitten by the curiosity bug, one wishes to know the ingredients mixed into the water of the basin, tank or an aquarium for the fish therapy. The water used in fish spas is generally kept clean and filtered. It may not contain any extra components or substances unless specified for therapeutic purposes (like the essential oils). The water is changed regularly or strained and purified betw...