LBB (Little Black Book)

Ever decided on a trip at the very last minute, maybe a weekend getaway, a sudden work trip, or just the urge to escape routine and panicked about where to stay? You’re not alone. Last-minute trips can be stressful, with limited options, higher costs, and too many choices to sift through quickly. The good news? Airbnb offers flexibility, filters, and diverse stays that can turn even a rushed plan into a memorable experience. In this guide, discover how to secure better last-minute bookings.

Step into Geeta’s home, and right at the entrance, you’re welcomed by a wall adorned with decor entirely crafted by her own hands. From there, you’re led into a warm, traditional dining space—where brass accents, table runners, and every little detail reflect a deep sense of Indian-ness. Even her fridge can’t be overlooked; it bursts with colour and stories, made vibrant through souvenirs collected on her travels. Her creativity breathes through every corner of the house.

The crew at LBB is always husting to find the best of the best for ya'll across the board. And in between, they are always trying new beauty products to love, restock and recommend. As the drill goes, we asked them to dump their beauty favourites from the previous month and here's what they shared with us. e.l.f. Cosmetics No Budge Shadow Stick I bought this cream eyeshadow stick on a whim on one fine day when I tagged my 'smear bronzer on your eyelids' routine as monotonous.

For most of us, as fascinating as history was to know about, studying it often felt like a snooze fest — until we stumbled upon one of the most incredible genres of books out there: historical fiction. It's the perfect sweet spot between fact and imagination and the most engaging way to understand what the world was like before us. There is an emotional depth and glimpses into lives and struggles that textbooks lack. And we're not the only ones who think so.

In the league of makeup, lip products shall forever be the OG. A good lip makes or breaks your overall look and on days when you don't want to apply a speck of makeup on your face, it pretty much runs the show. So, when the stakes are so high, you want to make sure you get your hands on the perfect products. And to help with that, our friends at Nykaa have curated a lip vault for you that sums up all your looks from day to night.

I didn’t just wake up one day and tell myself, “That’s it, Riya, you’re going to the clinic today for laser hair removal” Not true. Because a) I don’t do the whole second-narrative concept, and b) this isn’t the kind of decision you take on a whim. Since college, I knew I had to get it done — I was done with waxing (read: getting hair ripped off while keeping my calm) and shaving (hello, pokey regrowth).

Vogue's Beauty Secrets on YouTube is our comfort watch. Anytime we want to unwind, we tune into it and watch celebrities take us through their beauty routines. One brand we see popping in every second video is Glow Recipe. Glow Recipe's website says they create 'clean, clinically-effective, fruit-powered skincare for glowing skin'. Their products sound delicious and are meant to give your skin that 'bite me' glow and feel.

I'd say that an Indian wedding makeup look is anything that an Indian decides to wear on their face. But if I had to define it, it would be a very traditional, glowing face with kohl-defined eyes, red (or sometimes, nude) lips, fluttery lashes, and shimmery eyeshadows, all on faces that are gleaming with joy because of the festivities. Of course, you can play with the intensity of your look according to the occasion — weddings, pujas, Diwali parties, jagratas, and the likes.

If a colourful, tropical aesthetic is something you gravitate towards, this Noida home called 'Casa Vistosa' will become a mood board for you. Created by Aditi, founder of Aditi Lawate Designs, for Indian golfer Rashid Khan, it's a 1,600 sq ft apartment that looks straight out of a vacation dream sequence. Vibrant, full of personality and soul, it was designed to give Rashid a space that he can call home amidst a lot of travelling that comes with his profession.

Deepti Sabharwal's  home in Delhi has a homely aesthetic that's an intermix of her DIY crafts, Vastu touches and a certain modernity that's tweaked in accordance with the rest of the elements of the home. Walls seem to the be at the centre of the home's style with Madhubani paintings running the show. Brass decor adds warmth and elegance, while her own DIY touches infuse each space with personal flair.