Life Style
Give your old sneakers a pretty makeover
New Delhi : Are you tired of monochromes? Inject some quirky designs and beautiful hues to your comfy untouched pair of kicks and brighten up the otherwise dull dance floor this party season.
Matteo Lambert, Chief Collection Manager of Bata India, doles out tips to give your old sneakers a makeover and make you party ready this season.
* Paint them pop: Paint your white sneakers in your choice of pop colours and get them party ready. This do it yourself trick works well for both canvas and sneakers. Geometric patterns, colourful stripes and graphic prints are simpler style options for amateurs. However, if you’re a pro, you can try more intricate patterns, doodling cartoon characters or even a quirky quote to stand out from your peers.
* Sew them: Embroidery or embroidered patch work on sneakers is another trend that is increasingly becoming popular and can easily be incorporated using some do it yourself tricks. Lay your hands on pretty colourful threads and stitch patterns on your sneakers. You can use cross stitching technique since it’s simpler. A combination of patches and embroidery is ideal for an offbeat look.
Ritika Taneja, Senior Director- Categories, ShopClues too listed some tips.
* Perfect Sequence: Turn your simple sneakers into snazzy ones with some classy sequence work. Colourful beads or sequence strands can be stitched on the uppers in several patterns. One style could be blocking where you stitch dense patches of sequence on the top line and toe cap. You could also stitch sequence in patterns like polka dots and hearts and give your old sneakers a sassy transformation.
* Bling-Bling: Jazz up your sneakers by adding glitter touches to the outsole or the tongue of the sneaker. Metallic shades like gold, silver and pewter work best for a stylish yet understated look but if you want to go all out with your outfit, you can also opt for pop colours like red, violet or emerald.
* It’s the age of applique. Get those graphic stick-ons and add oodles of colour to your plain white sneakers. Go for something pop and funky! These sneakers will look perfect with your solid skater dresses and casual jeans and tea duos.
* How about owning an arty pair? Get solid black sneakers and draw all over them with glowy neon pens. These sneakers will surely become a statement piece you’d want to pair up with all your streety attires. They are the best to be worn with your little black dress.
Health
These three drinks can be a blessing for your gas and acidity problems
ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.
Ready to find out? Let’s go!
In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.
Here are 6 drinks for acidity:
1. Cucumber juice
Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!
2. Lemon water
Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.
3. Ginger water
Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.