Hottest Kingfisher Calendar Girls 2012

Kingfisher Calendar Girls 2012

Nathalia Pinheiro

Nathalia Pinheiro Fashion Model image(www.kingfishercalendar.com)

The most glamorous swimsuit calendar is all set to be launched and here's what you can expect from it.

In its tenth year, the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar has been shot in Sri Lanka.

Atul Kasbekar, the photographer who has been shooting it for the last ten years, has shot the calendar this year too.

While the calendar itself is yet to be launched, we bring you a sneak peek into what you can expect in the sexiest and the most glamorous calendars in India.

First up is Nathalia Pinheiro who strikes a pose in a sexy two-piece bikini. Nathalia was the winner of the Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2012. Click here to know more about her!

Image: Nathalia Pinheiro for Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar
Photographs: Atul Kasbekar

Kingfisher Calendar Girls 2012

 Angela Jonsson 

 Angela Jonsson Fashion Model image(www.kingfishercalendar.com)

The sexy Angela Jonsson sets the mercury soaring in a red bikini.

Don't miss: Bikini model Angela Jonsson opens up!

Image: Angela Jonsson for Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar
Photographs: Atul Kasbekar

Kingfisher Calendar Girls 2012

Saiyami Kher 

 Saiyami Kher Fashion Model image(www.kingfishercalendar.com)

Saiyami Kher sizzles in a single piece swimsuit.

Image: Saiyami Kher for Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar
Photographs: Atul Kasbekar

Kingfisher Calendar Girls 2012

 Maia Haydon

 Maia Haydon Fashion Model image(www.kingfishercalendar.com)

Following in on her sister Lisa's footsteps is Maia Haydon, looking just as sexy if not sexier! Watch out for her!

Image: Maia Haydon for Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar
Photographs: Atul Kasbekar

Kingfisher Calendar Girls 2012

 Tena Desae

 Tena Desae Fashion Model image(www.kingfishercalendar.com)

Dev Patel's sexy new heroine Tena Desae drops her clothes for the Kingfisher Calendar!

Image: Tena Desae for Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar
Photographs: Atul Kasbekar

Kingfisher Calendar Girls 2012

 Mimi Blix

 Mimi Blix Fashion Model image(www.kingfishercalendar.com)

Mimi Blix isn't new to Kingfisher. The '6ft Ugandan/Norwegian goddess' (Kasbekar's words not ours) has appeared in the calendar earlier and makes a splash this time around too.

Image: Mimi Blix for Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar!
Photographs: Atul Kasbekar

Kingfisher Calendar Girls 2012

 Maia Haydon

Maia Haydon Fashion Model image(www.kingfishercalendar.com)

Finally, here's yet another picture of the stunning Maia Haydon in a sexy flirty bikini.

Watch this space for more pictures from the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar!

Image: Maia Haydon for Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar!
Photographs: Atul Kasbekar

Kingfisher Calendar 2012: Bikini beauties battle it out!!

Which of these beach bombshells will secure a page in India's hottest calendar? Here's a look at each of the 14 finalists.

With each passing year, the Kingfisher Calendar seems to take on more hype and desirability.
It's a plum Fashion Models modelling assignment, arguably the most prestigious in India and has played a part in the launch of Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Angela Jonsson to fashion superstardom.

Once again this year, 15 leggy lasses from across the nation are getting ready to compete for a spot in the new calendar with the Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2012. We bring you all their profiles save one -- a wildcard entry who will be announced as the hunt progresses:

 Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Akshitaa Agnihotri

 

Fashion pic (www.kingfishercalendar.com)

Originally a beauty consultant from Chandigarh, Akshitaa believes she has the 'X' factor with a deadly combination of an angelic face and great body. She has struggled a lot previously, but sees the competition as her greatest challenge yet. She's come a long way from home and is determined to make her family proud!

Describe yourself in one word: Girl next door
Most confident about: My body and face
Biggest fear on the show: Nothing
My best asset: My smile
My worst asset: Nothing
Favourite non-modelling activity: Beauty consultancy
Most embarrassing moment: Wardrobe malfunction on the runway!
My inspiration: Deepika Padukone

 

Image: Akshitaa Agnihotri
Photographs: Courtesy Ndtv Good Times

 

 Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Arjita Roy

 

 

 

Fashion pic (www.kingfishercalendar.com)

From the city of Calcutta, Arjita Roy believes she should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because she deserves it! She believes her personality is her best asset and that nothing can stop her from attaining her ultimate goal -- a spot on the Kingfisher Calendar.

Describe yourself in one word: Smart
Most confident about: My body language
Biggest fear on the show: Nothing
My best asset: My personality
My worst asset: Nothing!
Favourite non-modelling activity: Gymming
Most embarrassing moment: Haven't had one yet!
My inspiration: Atul Kasbekar

Image: Arjita Roy
Photographs: Courtesy Ndtv Good Times
 

 Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Arshiya Parmar

 

 

Fashion pic (www.kingfishercalendar.com)

After a life-threatening accident at the age of 15, Arshiya almost lost the ability to walk. She battled against all odds to become the model she is today..A mixture of different cultures, Arshiya was born in India but grew up in New Zealand, Australia and the USA. She believes she has an open and accepting view on culture and beauty and has what it takes to be the next fresh face!

Describe yourself in one word: Wild
Most confident about: My face
Biggest fear on the show: Being lost and alone
My best asset: My face
My worst asset: The length of my torso
Favourite non-modelling activity: Painting, art
Most embarrassing moment: I used to get picked on for my large eyes

Image: Arshiya Parmar
Photographs: Courtesy Ndtv Good Times

Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Ciara Yadav

Fashion pic (www.kingfishercalendar.com)

Originally a dancer from Sweden, Ciara's true passion is dance -- she's got the moves that'll make any audience go crazy! She sticks by the rules of the game and hates arrogance, lying and bad sportsmanship. She has a one-track mind and will give everything to become the newest face of the Kingfisher Calendar!

Describe yourself in one word: Limitless
Most confident about: My dancing
Biggest fear on the show: Posing with spiders
My best asset: Long legs!
My worst asset: Broad shoulders
Favourite non-modelling activity: Sports, dancing
Most embarrassing moment: When I don't remember people I know
My inspiration: Beyonce

Image: Ciara Yadav
Photographs: Courtesy Ndtv Good Times

Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Ellen Modi

Fashion pic (www.kingfishercalendar.com)

The daughter of a yesteryear top model, Ellen 's modelling career took off post a massive weight loss. In spite of losing 38 kilos, she has been for many auditions and faced a lot of rejection, but is still focused on her one goal -- a spot on the Kingfisher Calendar!

Describe yourself in one word: Vivacious
Most confident about: Posing in front of the camera
Biggest fear on the show: Getting yelled at in front of other girls
My best asset: My legs (to take long strides in my chosen career!)
My worst asset: My nose!
Favourite non-modelling activity: Cooking, gymming
Most embarrassing moment: Falling down the stairs in a club right in front of some hot boys!
My inspiration: Jennifer Lopez

Image: Ellen Modi
Photographs: Courtesy Ndtv Good Times

Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Haya Baruah

Fashion pic (www.kingfishercalendar.com)

Hailing from the city of Guwahati in Assam, Haya knows this competition is set to be a struggle! A self-confessed tomboy, she claims her family was shocked when she chose to enter the world of modelling. A spot on the Kingfisher Calendar is her ultimate dream -- something she would literally die for!

Describe yourself in one word: Unpredictable!
Most confident about: Facing new people
Biggest fear on the show: When I don't fear death, it would be unjust to say I fear anything else
My best asset: My eyes...anyone will get lost in them!
My worst asset: My anger!
Favourite non-modelling activity: Dancing and sports
Most embarrassing moment: I play my cards well, so I haven't been abashed by anyone!
My inspiration: Atul Kasbekar

Image: Haya Baruah
Photographs: Courtesy Ndtv Good Times

Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Julia Dutt

Fashion pic (www.kingfishercalendar.com)

Originally from Australia, Julia Datt says she practically grew up in a bikini and believes she has the right combination of looks and attitude. Moving to Mumbai to kickstart her modelling career and learning Hindi has been a real challenge for her but she believes she can do anything as long as she has her parents' support!

Describe yourself in one word: Sexy
Most confident about: Versatility
Biggest fear on the show: Falling over!
My best asset: My loonnggg legs!
My worst asset: My short upper torso
Favourite non-modelling activity: Eating and dancing
Most embarrassing moment: Where do I begin?
My inspiration: Priyanka Chopra

Image: Julia Dutt
Photographs: Courtesy Ndtv Good Time

Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Khushboo Mendonca

Fashion pic (www.kingfishercalendar.com)

A go-getter and a professional, Khushboo quit her stable job to enter the world of modelling. She belives she can bring a picture alive with her positive and fun-loving attitude. A former Miss Maharashtra, Khusbhoo will stop at nothing to get what she wants!

Describe yourself in one word: Sexy
Most confident about: My persona
Biggest fear on the show: None!
My best asset: My confidence
My worst asset: My short upper torso
Favourite non-modelling activity: Trekking!
Most embarrassing moment: Not a good idea to reveal it!
My inspiration: Oprah Winfrey

Image: Khushboo Mendonca
Photographs: Courtesy Ndtv Good Times

Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Mariette Valsan

Fashion pic (www.kingfishercalendar.com)

With her dusky skin and almond-shaped eyes, South Indian beauty Mariette draws her inspiration from Tyra Banks and Richard Branson. She believes that she doesn't fit the standard description of beautiful, but is always up to trying something different.

Describe yourself in one word: Happy
Biggest fear on the show: None!
My best asset: My expressive eyes and athletic legs
My worst asset: None
Favourite non-modelling activity: Singing, travelling, writing
Most embarrassing moment: When I forgot an important client meeting with my CEO!
My inspiration: Tyra Banks!

Image: Mariette Valsan
Photographs: Courtesy Ndtv Good Times

Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Palak Agarwal

Fashion pic (www.kingfishercalendar.com)

The mother of a small child, Palak Agarwal is truly a yummy mummy. She fought the odds and took the bold decision to participate, of course with the help and support of her husband.With her family backing her , she says there's no stopping her!

Describe yourself in one word: Bold
Most confident about: My body
Biggest fear on the show: Nothing!
My best asset: Eyes
Favourite non-modelling activity: Playing with my child
Most embarrassing moment: None
My inspiration: My family

Image: Palak Agarwal
Photographs: Courtesy Ndtv Good Times

Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Priyanka Verma

 

Fashion pic (www.kingfishercalendar.com)

 

Hailing from the rustic and royal city of Jaipur, Priyanka stood out at her audition with her unique face and fit body. She claims her audition was her first time in a bikini and impressed the judges with her calm demeanour. From middle class struggles to superstar glamour, Priyanka has her eyes set on one goal -- the Kingfisher Calendar!

Describe yourself in one word: The best!
Most confident about: My inner strength
Biggest fear on the show: Lizards!
My best asset: My height
My best worst: None
Favourite non-modelling activity: Adventure sports
Most embarrassing moment: When I fell off a bicycle in front of a lot of my friends!
My inspiration: Katrina Kaif

Image: Priyanka Verma
Photographs: Courtesy Ndtv Good Times

Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Roaleey Ryan

Fashion pic (www.kingfishercalendar.com)

With an unusual name and sparkling smile, Roaleey believes she has all the required traits to be the next Kingfisher Calendar girl. With her entire family backing her, she is set to fire up the competition!

Describe yourself in one word: Mysterious!
Most confident about: Myself
Biggest fear on the show: None as of now
My best asset: My smile
My best worst: Hair
Favourite non-modelling activity: Reading
Most embarrassing moment: When I fell down some stairs and my heels broke
My inspiration: My family!

Image: Roaleey Ryan
Photographs: Courtesy Ndtv Good Times

Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Shruti Iyer

Fashion pic (www.kingfishercalendar.com)

A bubbly, quirky personality, Shruti has dealt with weight issues as a model. She's on a quest to burst the 'fair, light-eyed' model bubble and will stop at nothing! Hailing from a conservative Tam-Bram family, Shruti's mother was scandalised when she announced her plans of entering the competition. Soon enough, her family saw reason and now there's no stopping her!
Describe yourself in one word: Unique

Most confident about: My quirky personality
Biggest fear on the show: None
My best asset: Back
My best worst: Big feet
Favourite non-modelling activity: Badminton
Most embarrassing moment: When I forced Shah Rukh Khan to hug me because I thought I was dreaming when I met him!
My inspiration: Beyonce

Image: Shruti Iyer
Photographs: Courtesy Ndtv Good Times

Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Sneha Upadhayay

Fashion pic (www.kingfishercalendar.com)

An ambitious young fresh face, Sneha quit her marketing job in the fast-paced city of Mumbai to change her career course to the glamorous world of fashion.A true believer in herself, Sneha swears that soon the world will know and believe in her!

Most confident about: Myself as a whole
Biggest fear on the show: I'm frightened of water...I'm scared I might be asked to swim
My best asset: My confidence, it has brought me a lot at a young age
My best worst: Nothing!
Favourite non-modelling activity: Reading
Most embarrassing moment: None!
My inspiration: Myself

Image: Sneha Upadhayay
Photographs: Courtesy Ndtv Good Times
 

Nookies introduces five flirtatious sock styles

Just in Time For Valentine's Day Nookies Pleasure Apparel Introduces A Luxury Collection Of Sexy Socks.

Nookies Pleasure Apparel presents a luxury collection of sexy socks, an essential affordable luxury item. It's simple...fashion + science = pleasure! Read on.....

FASHION: Nookies Pleasure Apparel combines over 40 years of experience in the sock industry with present day research to give women hosiery that increases their sexual pleasure. This breakthrough collection is meticulously sewn, elegantly designed, naturally soft and scientifically temperature-regulating.

SCIENCE: Dutch scientists made a ground breaking discovery women could increase their sexual pleasure simply by keeping their feet warm while making love. Thanks to Nookies Pleasure Sox, women's hosiery now looks stylish, feels sumptuous, and improves sex with soft, feminine silhouettes created specifically for more satisfaction!

PLEASURE: Nookies Pleasure Sox are knitted with an exclusive blend of natural and naughty yarns, soft as cashmere. They are elegant and unabashedly flirty, packaged with a distinctive boutique quality that is both innocently suggestive and playfully seductive.

To experience Nookies for yourself, please take a look at our premiere five flirtatious styles; Naughty Nadine, OH! Susannah, Come Hither Christine, Sex-Kitten Sabrina, Luscious LouAnn and bring sizzle to the bedroom and beyond. 

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Dirty talk: Why you may not need to wash your jeans

Here’s a New Year’s Resolution: give up washing your jeans for months at a time.

Even if you wear them five days a week, no one will ever know, according to an interesting study out of Australia.

For her Master’s thesis, Melbourne University student Tullia Jack found 30 volunteers who agreed to wear their jeans at least five days a week for three months, reports Adelaide Now. (One zealous participant, concerned that his pants weren’t getting dirty enough, even went running in them and slept in them at night.) Half of the participants reported not wanting to wear their jeans at about the six-week mark. But the other half wanted to keep wearing them unwashed even after the experiment was over, says Ms Jack.

In the end, the three-month-wear jean didn’t stink, and they didn’t even look all that dirty, aside from odd stain of tuna or motor oil. “They just smell like people,” Ms. Jack explained in a video interview.When she consulted a scientist about the lack of odour, she says, it was suggested that the “bacteria reached a peak population” and then stopped growing.

The concept of the experiment was to explore social norms around cleanliness and washing, so Ms. Jack was anticipating some smelly jeans by the end of it.

Instead, she says, the study showed that, to save the environment, people should be washing their jeans - and clothes in general - a lot less. “When you take something off, air it out,” she says, or spot clean a stain.

According to a page on Facebook, “Wearing the same jeans everyday,” there are a few people already trying this experiment at home. (Judging from a couple of the comments, it appears to end most often when some well-meaning (i.e. grossed-out) adult relative tosses the jeans in the wash.)

What’s the longest you’ve ever gone without washing a pair of jeans? Think anyone notices?

Andres Aquino’s ‘Fantaisie Nocturne’ in spotlight at CFW

Andres Aquino’s latest couture collection, "Fantaisie Nocturne," will be shown at Couture Fashion Week (CFW) on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria.

The collection is inspired by the sophisticated beauty of the art of Erte - the father of Art Deco - and the whimsical art of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec. Sumptuous fabrics, embroideries and exquisite trimmings feature prominently in the collection.

Fantaisie Nocturne fuses the sophistication of Paris with the energy of New York.

"I love art, poetry, architecture, dance and history," says Mr. Aquino. "All of these influence the components of color, romance and fun I strive to incorporate into my fashion designs. Paris has always inspired poets and artists, and New York energizes the creative process."

The show will open with Princess Tarinan Von Anhalt’s Jet Art label. Jet Art’s latest collection features luxury original and giclee denims and accessories. The evening culminates in the Andres Aquino evening couture collection, accompanied by an array of entertainers.

Andres Aquino, a successful entrepreneur and founder and producer of Couture Fashion Week, is also a writer, poet and fine art photographer. He has received multiple awards for his contribution to the fashion industry including the EL Award (El Diario New York), Legacy Award (Latin Fashion Week, Washington, D.C.), and Style Fashion Leader & Inspiration Award (SUNY Westchester Community College), among others. 

 

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