Ambreen Akhtar
Ambreen Akhtar has worked in fashion advertising and marketing and as an assistant manager and buyer for a clothing store. She currently reports on fashion for Women Today.
Capturing the Elegance of the Season
Cocktail dresses for that special party Choose a sleeveless dress for simple elegance. Try the sheath dress with the notched beaded neckline. The boat necked dress offers attractive back detail. V-necked dresses enhance the figure. Add a rhinestone pin for back detail. Add holiday shimmer with a satin dress complete with a shawl. The simple [...] Read More >
Dress it up for Christmas!
Looking for that special outfit for the Christmas party? Go further than these great ideas to dress it up for some Christmas flare! This season’s look comes in classic shades. Black, deep reds, rich burgundies or purples, royal blues, glittering silvers, or a rich array of greens are all perfect for a special holiday look. [...] Read More >
Dressing for Weddings & Proms
Wondering what to wear to that upcoming wedding or special occasion this year? This season’s color palette ranges from shades of pink to soft celery greens, from vibrant dark purples and deep navies, to cool lavenders and refreshing light blues. And there’s always room for summer white, mellow yellows and classy gold. So have fun [...] Read More >
Dressing Up For Spring
Spring colors Fresh from the garden, colors blossom in this season’s dress fashions! Deep floral shades make the most out of the new spring dresses. As delightful as a bouquet, this season’s new colors are vibrant with possibilities! Pump up your look with shades of petal pink, yellows and blues. Dare to wear tiger lily [...] Read More >
Evening Wear This Christmas
Evening wear at Christmas has a relaxed feel. Popular fabrics of the season are Georgette, sheer, lace, polyester, satin, silk, chiffon, and velvet. Essential colors include wine, gold, silver, bronze, red, teal and turquoise and any type of limestone sequence. Tops Satin tops blend style with comfort and make great evening wear. A bias style [...] Read More >
Find your best colors
There are no good or bad colors, just ones that are right for you! You can wear almost any color if you learn to choose the right shade and intensity that will enhance your skin tone. Wearing that perfect color can take years off your appearance and brighten your look. Your best colors will be [...] Read More >
Find Your Signature Fragrance
Looking for that perfect signature fragrance, but at a loss when you hit the perfume counter? Beauty and Fashion writer Ambreen Aktar suggests you decide on the mood you want to create first, and then select from there. Classic — When in doubt, head for a classic. These time-tested fragrances are like a good pair [...] Read More >
Flatter Your Shape with the Best Swimsuit!
Take some time to measure your body shape before you venture out to buy that perfect swimsuit this summer season. The torso area must be measured from the center of your shoulder over the fullest part of your bust, down through your legs around to the back of the shoulder. The bust area should be [...] Read More >
Formal Wear for Holiday Evenings
Evening wear this Christmas has a relaxed feel. Popular fabrics of the season are Georgette, sheer, lace, polyester, satin, silk, chiffon, and velvet. Essential colors include wine, gold, silver, bronze, red, teal and turquoise and any type of limestone sequence. Tops Satin tops blend style with comfort and make great evening wear. A bias style [...] Read More >
Must Have Accessories For The Summer
1. Put some sparkle in your look with diamonds, gemstones, cubic zirconias, and cultured pearls 2. Add some of the breathtaking charm bracelets, drop or hoop earrings, or rings from this season’s line to take your basic look to breathtaking. 3. Bangles in silver or gold inspired by the East Indian culture are verywhere. Some [...] Read More >