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~~ IIFA 2013 - Day 2 ~~

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Special screening of 'Policegiri'

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Manyata Dutt, Prachi Desai, Shriya Saran, Dipannita Sharma, Sambhavana Seth, K S Ravikumar, Ravi Kishan, Mahesh Bhatt, Manoj Joshi, Apoorva Lakhia, Rajpal Yadav, Kamaal R Khan and many other celebrities were present at the special screening of 'Policegiri'. Click on, for exclusive snaps from the event!

~~ Sheer fun: the A-list trend ~~

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 Rihanna showed of her flare for fashion at the Chanel catwalk show in Paris when she arrived in a brilliantly on-trend sheer dress. The singer smiled and posed for the press outside the event.

'Chennai Express' audio launch

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The audio launch of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chennai Express' was indeed a memorable one. Going with the theme of the film, mediapersons were given 'mund' and 'lungi', the traditional attire of South Indians. "It was quite an experience wearing a 'lungi' and it was helpful because we were shooting in a hot place," Shah Rukh told reporters. The music of the film is given by Vishal and Shekar. Deepika Padukone, who worked with Shah Rukh after her debut film 'Om Shanti Om', said he is still very protective about her. She said: "He is still the same. He is still very protective and caring about me." The audio launch also had performances by dancers and Shah Rukh Khan, who has injured his shoulder, grooved with them. Directed by Rohit Shetty, 'Chennai Express', is slated for an August 8 release. Click on, for exclusive snaps from the event!

~~ Bollywood's newbie fashionistas ~~

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Posing a serious challenge to Bollywood's style icons and divas are the new age fashionistas. These pretty young things never fail to experiment. From crazy outfits to mad hair, they rock every look. Click on, to see our very own Bollywood fashionistas in the making!

~~ 'Fukrey' success bash ~~

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 At the success bash of 'Fukrey', actor Ali Fazal hinted about a sequel to the Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's small-budget production venture. When asked where does he see the celebrations going, Fazal said: 'I think till 'Fukrey 2'.' 'Well, not right now but the demand is such that we will have to make a second part. People are asking us for more,' he added. Directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, 'Fukrey' also stars Manjot Singh, Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Priya Anand, Richa Chadda and Vishakha Singh. 'We are also excited, we have become like a family. This can only go forward. Inshallah, let's see,' said Fazal. Click on, for exclusive snaps from the event!

Mix and match clothes with right hairstyles

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New Delhi: If side ponytails or braids look perfect with casual wears, fishtail braids or low buns gel well with corporate dressing, says expert and suggests different hairstyles for different occasions. Ishika Taneja, makeup, hair expert and Executive Director at Alps Beauty Clinic, suggests hair styles and also advises on choosing right hair accessories to glamorous look. Hairdo with Casual Wear: If you are going out for shopping or movie, opt for hairstyles that go well with natural texture of your hair and require minimum use of hair products. Easy and effortless hairdos such as side ponytails, low chignon knots, and braids complemented with stylish accessories work best during monsoon. You can also let your hair open and backcomb it using a stylish hair band. Hairdo with Corporate Wear: A crisp, simple style with a slick finish seems perfect for corporate attire. You can go for high ponytails, side slick, fishtail braids and low buns. It looks elegant and is easy to maintain. I

IIFA Awards 2013 press meet

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 The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2013 scheduled to be held from July 4-6 at Macau, will be promoting women empowerment. "This year IIFA has taken upon itself to circulate change of women empowerment. There is violence happening against women all over the world," veteran actress Shabana Azmi told reporters at an event. IIFA embraces the cause of women empowerment and equality. In partnership with Tata Tea's 'Jaago Re' campaign, it aims to create social awakening among Indian women about the change they can bring with the true power of their vote. Women constitute 49 per cent of the voter base and the campaign 'Power of 49' emphasises it. IIFA is committed to express 'Power of 49', and provide solution as well, she said. "We all must vote for those politicians who will take the problem of women at top and solve it. We women must try to make a difference by voting for the right person," she added.

Trending now : animal ears

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Animal ears are the hottest trend on Planet Fashion right now. Everyone from Katy Perry (pictured), Style Queen of the Universe Sarah Jessica Parker, and even Paris Hilton have been photographed sporting the look. Click through the images above to see which stars have gone animal-crazy...

Naomi Campbell wows in gothic glam Versace couture

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Couture fashion week has kicked off and this season looks to be shaping up rather well, going by the latest Versace collection at Paris fashion week. Naomi Campbell opened the Versace show to an excited crowd who wolf-whistled as she strutted down the runway. It's been 15 years since the 43-year-old super last walked for the fashion house and WOW did she look incredible in a series of gothic glam outfits. Inspired by the black-and-white photography of the 1930s, the show featured lace, leather, embellishments and studs, emblazoned on a selection of unashamedly revealing dresses, tops and jackets. The dark, wintery colour palette consisted of aubergine purple, black and jade green. Naomi wore two of the shows most risqué pieces - an all-in-one lace body with diamond embellishment and a shiny jacket dress which revealed those fabulous legs. Click through the gallery above to see the show...

Presenting: 2013's style-setters

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Move over, Cara D - there’s a new gang of style mavens on the block, and they're coming to steal your style icon crown. If you don't know the fashionable faces in our gallery above yset, don't worry - you will soon. From Sky Ferreira’s glamorous grunge to the TLC-invoking Angel Haze, here’s our round-up of the new fashion icons setting the style scene in 2013.

~~ Special screening of 'Lootera' ~~

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Sonakshi Sinha, Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar, Ekta Kapoor, Vikramaditya Motwane, Gauri Shinde, R Balki, Kiran Rao, Anju Mahendru, Chetan Bhagat, Poonam Sinha, Jackky Bhagnani and many other celebrities were present at the special screening of 'Lootera'. 'Saw the superbly crafted and performed Lootera. Sonakshi is a revelation!!! All accolades for Vikram, team Phantom and team Balaji,' said filmmaker Karan Johar via Twitter. Click on, for exclusive snaps from the event!

~~ Fashion face-off ~~

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~~ Launch of "Tayyab Ali" ~~

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Actor Imran Khan feels the classic qawali number "Tayyab Ali", which has been recreated in his upcoming film 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobaara', will be popular among youngsters. The makers of 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobaara' bought the official rights of the song "Tayyab Ali Pyaar Ka Dushman" from Manmohan Desai, who directed and produced 1977 film 'Amar Akbar Anthony'. Imran and his co-star Sonakshi Sinha have recreated the magic of the evergreen song, which was originally picturised on Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, in 'Amar Akbar Anthony'. ""Tayyab Ali" song has been reinvented. It is perfect in the context we have used in the film. Also youngsters would get a chance to listen to the classic song in new style and certainly like it," Imran told reporters at the song launch. 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobaara' has been directed by Milan Luthria and produced by Ekta Kapoor and