You may have worn your high heels on many occasions, but do you really know how to wear and walk them properly to maintain the high esteem? Walking on high heels is no small feat, it can be a painful experience especially if you do not walk on them often or you are a first timer. Here’s some tips on how you can wear them comfortably and yet project the image you want.

1. Firstly, you must be able to stand on your high heels properly. Practice standing in front of a full-length mirror by turning slightly to each side to check your posture and profile.

2. Try walking a short distance with your high heels on to feel your weight and adjust your balance.

3. Do keep your legs as straight and close together as you walk. With each step, point your feet as straight in front of you as you can. Start with small and slow steps and as you gain your confidence, you may take bigger steps.

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Ritu Kumar is one of India’s foremost designers, who have developed a unique style of their own, reflecting the ancient traditions of Indian craftsmanship in a contemporary fashion. With a background of art history and musicology, which has enriched her horizons, Ritu Kumar’s understanding of ancient designs and the innovative use of traditional crafts has created a new classicism. Ritu holds the status of a revivalist in the Indian fashion industry, which has successfully bridged the gap between traditionalism and modernity.

Ritu, who began her work with four hand-block printers and two tables, in a small village near Calcutta thirty years ago, was the first woman to introduce the ’boutique’ culture in India under the brand name ‘Ritu’. Today she has twelve outlets in all major cities in India. Ritu Kumar’s boutiques feature a multifaceted showcase encompassing the very best of Indian design, with specially produced range of high fashion garments and accessories using silk, leather and cotton.

Ritu Kumar’s range of western and Indian apparel is all about traditions and individual talent, and women across the continents can easily identify with her vision of design.

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When it comes to handbags there are numerous big names like Biasia, Dooney & Bourke, Maxx, D&G and many others that you come to think about. Amongst all the big ones, there also exist The Sak handbags. The Sak is the name associated with immense style and variety.

There are numerous ranges available in the whole collection for you to buy from. There’s California classic leather, Pacific Suede, Pacific leather, Bennet Rope Crochet, Ashbury leather, Ashbury linen, Silverlake leather, and Dakota leather. You could pick from any of these ranges and mark a style of your own. Here’s a sneak peak at some of the best picks that you could go for.

Pacific Leather Hobo is the first most popular pick. It is a hobo softly structured in luxe leather with impressive strap and a lot of space. It is available in six different colors namely- Stone Pebble, Black Patent, Black Pebble, Chocolate Pebble, Graphite Pebble, and Oxblood Patent. It is priced at &109.

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Murano glass is a famous handmade glass product that originates from the island of Murano, where it has been handcrafted for years. Murano made its name as a commercial port just off the shore of Venice in Italy as far back as during the 7th century. Murano is regarded as an excellent tourist destination for lovers of fine art and handcrafted jewellery for good reason.

Artisan glassmakers in Murano have held a monopoly on quality glass making for centuries. These master artisans developed ingenious techniques in the making of their Handmade Jewellery, In some cases they used gold threads through glass, they used multicoloured glass, not to mention milk glass. These fine artisans also introduced artificial gemstones made from glass. These old age techniques are still being used today in the creation of this glass making art.

Murano glass handmade jewellery was produced in the 50s and 60s for the purpose of exporting to other countries as gifts and for tourists. The processes used to create these stunning glass gifts is still being employed as the popularity for painstakingly crafted handmade jewellery continues to grow.

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