Gorgeous, glamorous, ravishing, awe-inspiring… these adjectives are insufficient when used to delineate our fellow South Asian neighbours, particularly, the ladies from our neighbouring country- Pakistan. It will be a lie and a white one at that if we say that we do not drool over these winsome lasses! From their lustrous mane to their piercing eyes, from their porcelain clear skin to their sharp features, Pakistani ladies have it all. All thanks to Zee Zindagi channel now, we can have a sneak- peak into their lives from the confines of our home and hearth. It goes without saying that besides thought-provoking plots presented in the most understated but compelling manner, our eyes have been treated to some jaw-dropping gorgeous faces. Let’s have a look at some Pakistani ladies who on their D-Day made your hearts skip a beat!
1. SANAM BALOCH- She’s blessed with an angelic, cherubic and winsome face. Period. She began her acting career with ‘Kalaq’ on PTV and subsequently went on to carve a niche for herself by doing meaty roles in the hit Dastaan, Akbari Asghari and Noorpur ki Rani. She tied the knot with Abdullah Farhatullah who fell for her simplicity and positive outlook.
2. SANAM JUNG- Beginning her career as a VJ, Sanam Jung soon ventured into the Pakistani drama industry and essayed leading roles in hit dramas like Dil-E- Muztar where her sizzling chemistry with co-star Imran Abbas Naqvi was the talk of the town. She tied the knot with Syed Abdul Qassam who is a pilot by profession.
3. SANAM SAEED- She’s inarguably the first woman crush of my life. Zindagi Gulzar Hai had me smitten to this Britain-born Pakistani lady whose understated portrayal of Kashaf Murtaza struck a chord with me. And it’s no cakewalk to have a girl smitten when you’ve Fawad Khan as your co-star in the same drama 😀 This lady broke a number of hearts (including mine, Yes, I am serious when I say that she’s my crush) when she tied the knot last year with her childhood sweetheart Farhan Hassan who is a banker from Karachi.
4. AYEZA KHAN- She’s the lady whose smile can melt hearts. Gorgeousness-personified! Ayeza Khan got hitched to fellow co-star Danish Taimoor who himself is a celebrated name in the Pakistani drama industry. The couple has been blessed with a baby girl- Hoorain who seems to have inherited her mother’s genes.
5. SYRA YOUSUF- Incepting her career as a VJ, Syra embarked on her acting career with the Sanam Saeed with ‘Mera Naseeb’ in the year 2011. She went on to essay leading roles in successive dramas like Bilqees Kaur and tied the knot with Shehroz Sabzwari- an actor in the same industry. Doesn’t she look like a fresher from a college? :p What will dilate your eyes is the fact that she’s a mother. Yes, a mother. Nurse your broken heart now 😛
Editor’s Note: They all look absolutely gorgeous, dream brides indeed. Thanks for sharing this Nidhal
It’s a green colored mesh bag, very helpful to see through products and I like carrying such mesh bags for travel, so that can identify what is stored.
Products I got:
Sea Soul Eyeshadow Duo in Deep Purple: Rs.950/-
The Nature’s Co. White Tea Night Cream (20ml): Rs.895/-for 50ml
Inveda SPF30 PA++ Sunscreen Cream Gel : Rs.275/- for 75ml
Nyassa Tea Tree Face Wash (30ml): Rs.400 /- for 145ml
To start with the Sea Soul Eyeshadow Duo, I absolutely love it! It has two shades and comes with a mirror, one is a deep bluish purple and the other is a duochrome gold/purple/denim blue shade. I can’t even describe how gorgeous the duochrome shade is. Both the shades are super pigmented and buttery. It’s an Australian HD makeup brand and I am so glad Fab Bag introduced a new brand this month. I have done a look with this eyeshadow duo on my YouTube channel HERE
I also loved the Inveda sunscreen cream gel, it’s very light and feels gel like in texture. Non sticky and gets easily absorbed, definitely using this up this month.
Nyassa tea tree face wash is also perfect for summers and this 30ml bottle is quite nice. Decent qty and good for travel too. The Nature’s Co. White Tea Night Cream is pretty expensive and this is a deluxe sized 20ml jar. Feels very rich and hydrating and perfect for night time, the smell is light and not very overpowering or bothering.
Overall, I would say I am pretty impressed with 2 full sized products including one new brand’s full sized makeup product. And two deluxe sized samples. I do like May’s Fab Bag and definitely recommend it.
What did you get in your May Fab Bag? Do let me know in the comments below.
Denims are a staple aspect of almost any wardrobe, and thus owing them is a no-brainer task. After all the versatility, comfort and vividity that they are able to deliver is phenomenal. But, wait aren’t you missing something? Well, though you have a huge collection of denim but are you happy with time? Does it make you a standout from the crowd? If not then this article is just for you. As here we will focus on some easy yet exclusive denim tricks and hacks that you help you reinvent the same old denim wardrobe the fashionable way. Because denim magic will never occur on its own, a little effort, innovative thought and creative tools can take your denim success a long way.
1. Start With Zipper Style
The usual denims that you wear can be taken as a layout which can be structured just the way you want with your creativity. This concept can be fruitfully used for transforming your denim into a zipper style denim. For this style all you need is a zipper, scissor and needles. First determine the area when you wish to place the zipper and then rip that area to create desired space for it. Consequently fix the zipper at the space and there you have it, a magnificent zipper style denim that speaks for itself.
Style Tip: Zippers can be fixed anywhere at the bottom of jeans, hips and thighs too, just let your creative mind do the job.
2. Denim and Shoes
Known to all Denims have remained to be a versatile asset in everyone’s wardrobe, so why restrict them with one type of shoes? Experiment with a plethora of shoes that you always wanted to wear, where women can have their sexy look with high heels, skinniest feel with boots, sporty touch with two roll flats and formal look with wedges, similarly men can make their move using the formal shoes, sporty running shoes, casual sneakers and many more,
Style Tip: Be careful with the colors that you pick and remember that the match up should always complement each other.
3. Lace It Up
This hack is just for the beauties out there, who can take their denim to a new dimension by lacing it up. Now, each one of us are a huge fan of laces then why not have them here too. Pick up the appropriate lace that you love, crop up your denim and stitch it up, it is as easy as it can get. But, the difference that it is going to create on the aesthetic appeal of the denim is something to watch out for. So, have you selected your perfect lace yet?
Style Tip: Lace is the key of this hack, go with black, cream, white or other self colors, avoid those that have amalgamation of various colors in one fabric.
4. Rip and Fill The Denim
Everyone is loves to have ripped denims, but now it's time to fill the ripped parts not with denim but a wide range of fabric. Fill this ripped areas with designs, patterns, fabrics or any other idea of your choice. If you do not have a ripped jeans then just take scissors to rip them off. Later, take the fabric that you want to attach with the denim and stitch it up.
Style Tip: Colors that you pick can be the reflection of your personality (black, blue, red) or the way you are (white, green, pink).
5. Sand and Stain Denim
Next style hack is an amazing one where you will have the ability to transform the aura of your denims. To do the stand and stain hack you are going to require a sand paper for sanding the denim, filer for scratching it and then a fabric marker for staining it. The stand and stain looks best near the hips and thigh region of jeans so it’s best to do them at its mid length. In this technique first you will have to sand the jeans with a sand paper for a while until the threads are visible and then scratch these threads with the help of a filer. Once the white inner threads of the sanded area are prominently visible then make sure of a fabric marker to stain these threads. Here, you can use any color depending upon what your styling preferences
Style Tip: Have the sand and stain area across different parts of the denim with variations in colors of the marker.
6. Crop the Denim
Bored with the same usual long pair of denim then why not crop them? Take the appropriate measurements, or the length until which you want to crop then and then go for it. During this process you can implement various designs through the art of cutting and stitching too. This means that by simply cropping an old denim you can bring it back to life but a new and refreshed look. Fashion experts believe that cropping a long denim is just like repairing it and bringing it to the gateway of unlimited fashion as its hard to go wrong with crop denims.
Style Tip: Pair crop denims with cool pair of shoes and tops to look your best and never forget those classy sunglasses.
7. Spray Vodka For Targeted Action on Stains
Presence of stains can hamper the aura of your denims, so it’s time to get rid of them with just a few sprays of vodka. Transfer the vodka into a spray bottle, and spray it on the stain for two-three times, allow it to dry and witness the stain disappear.
Style Tip: Regular care and maintenance is crucial for keeping your denim stylish and fashionable.
Editor’s Note: Absolutely love these hacks Lovleen. I would love to try the sanding, and also rip and fill.
Image Source: Google Images
Do you like these hacks? Have you tried them? I am definitely trying 1-2 😀
I am back with another DIY solution for your skin. Glowing skin is what everybody desires. People spend so much money by going to parlours. Though the effect of parlour treatment is almost immediate,is it long lasting? I don’t think so. I prefer using ingredients from the kitchen which are readily available.These are absolutely natural ingredients and are safe. And these things give a glow to your face like no other parlour treatment can give. And guess what? The results are permanent. When at first my mother asked me to use homemade face masks instead of going to the parlour i laughed at that but now after using all these homemade masks I am sure I am not going to the parlour for facials.
And I am sure these home remedies for glowing skin are going to work for you guys as well.
Happy reading ☺
1. Honey and lemon juice –
In a bowl take 2tbsp honey and mix in it 1tbsp lemon. Mix it well. Apply it on your face and leave it for 20 minutes.Wash it off with cold water. Lemon works as a natural bleach and honey gives instant radiance. One could also try applying just honey on the face. Honey and Lemon is perfect for removing your tan too.
2. Banana face mask-
In a bowl take half a banana(ripe),mix 1tbsp yogurt to it along with 1tbsp honey. Mix it well until the banana is mashed completely. You could add 2-3 drops of rosewater too. Now apply this face mask and leave it for 20-25 minutes before washing it off with water.Banana is best for getting glowing skin.
3. Tomato juice –
Simply mix tomato juice along with lemon and apply it on your face. Let it sit for 20minutes and then wash it off with plain water.Follow up with a good oil free moisturiser.
4. Olive oil or coconut oil-
People have this misconception that if they apply oil on their face, they will get pimples .This isn’t true. In fact either olive oil or coconut oil should be applied on the face for at least 10minutes before taking a shower. This is a really effective method to get that glow that you have always longed for.I follow this routine daily and this has worked effectively for me.
5. Potato and lemon juice-
Take the juice of half potato and mix in it about 1tbsp lemon juice. Apply this on your face daily for a week and you will be able to notice a beautiful glow on your face. Rub this mixture on your elbows too to get rid of dark elbows. This mix when used continuously for a week, will help get rid of all that stubborn tan.
6. Papaya face mask-
In a bowl take papaya and mash it well. Mix in it about 1tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp turmeric (you don’t want to be left with a yellow face instead of a glowing one) and 1tsp honey. Mix all the ingredients well and apply this on your face for 20 minutes and then wash it off. Apply rosewater on your face after that.
7. Milk and lemon-
Mix milk and lemon together. The milk should be unboiled. Apply this and you would get a radiant skin within a week. Milk helps to moisturise your skin and lemon helps in bleaching the skin naturally thus causing no side effect.
Additional tips-
1. For people with dry skin mix glycerine and rosewater and apply it on your face daily.
2. For people with oily skin mix gram flour(besan) with rosewater and apply daily. Alternatively fuller’s earth could also be used.
3. Apply aloe vera on your face daily .
4. Exfoliate your skin at least twice a week to get rid off the dead skin cells.
5. Always keep your skin hydrated and moisturised.
6. Always remove your makeup before going to sleep and apply your night cream.
7. Rub an ice cube on your face for an instant glow.
Honeymoon is a romantic chapter, which lies between the day one gets wedlocked and the days that will spent dedicated to honour the marital bond, for the rest of the life. It is a wonderful phase where you get to know more about your partner, share interesting things about each other and spend some quality time together, preferably at a tranquil location. For these reasons, you would prefer your honeymoon destination to be an exotic place preferably in the country. Therefore, to help you find the perfect place for your romantic escapade, we bring to you 10 exotic honeymoon destinations in India.
1. Alleppey, Kerala
Alleppey forms the central hub of the famous backwaters of Kerala and is best known for its houseboats and the famous Kerala boat race. You can get the best experience of Alleppey by a stay in the comfortable and cosy houseboat which even have air-conditioning.
2. Shillong, Meghalaya
Shillong is a beautiful mountainous city located in north-eastern India. This is a place which receives a good share of rainfall due to which it has numerous picturesque waterfalls and amiable weather throughout the year. For this reason, it almost has a permanent position in lists featuring summer honeymoon destinations in India.
3. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Kullu is a quaint town located in the Himalayas that is known for its great avenues for backpacking adventure. At Kullu, you get thrilling views of the majestic mountains and of the magnificent Beas river.
4. Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Almost every married couple, either end-up visiting this place for their honeymoon or have it as one of their options. This place is best known for its rich flora and fauna. The perennial greenery make it a great place for the nature loving honeymoon goers.
5. Mount Abu, Rajasthan
Mount Abu is a delightful idyllic hill station located in southern Rajasthan. It is a place which is surrounded by lush green hills, thus making it a place with pleasant temperatures throughout the year.
6. Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
Ladakh is almost every avid bike-rider’s dream destination and a great place to spend some time in peace and tranquility. It is also a great place to see naturally formed lakes and hills that form beautiful landscapes.
7. Gokarna, Karnataka
If you are looking for a place to calmly enjoy the magnificence of The Arabian Sea, then you should be heading to Gokarna. The peaceful beaches of Gokarna make a great place to spend some quality time with your partner.
8. Udaipur, Rajasthan
Nestled between the imposing Aravalli mountain range, this place is best known for its royal past and its huge pristine lakes. This is a great destination for those specifically looking for a place with impressive scenic beauty.
9. Matheran, Maharashtra
It is often referred as the smallest hill station in India because of its low sea level elevation of just 800m. It is a great place to roam around hand-in-hand with your beloved since vehicles are not allowed over here.
10. Goa
If you both like to party, Goa is the place to be. Cheap booze, no time restrictions, Goa is alive and partying whole night. And even if you like nature and backwaters, South Goa is beautiful! Here you get option of two diverse cultures.
11. Diu, Daman And Diu
If Goa has become too mainstream, yet you are allured by its Portuguese lineage then Diu will make a great replacement destination. Just like Goa, Diu has a history of being under Portuguese occupation and thus features numerous relics of that era.
12. Andamans
It’s beautiful! Serene and calm, you won’t feel you are in India. It is clean and non-commercialized. Havelock, especially is a must visit and is perfect for honeymooners.
Editor’s Note: This is a perfect post Tejaswi, you covered everything for all budgets and from small place to big. We had been to Andamans for our Honeymoon and it was beautiful, absolutely recommend! Next on my list is Alleppey.
Bra issues are something which we have to face everyday in our life and still behave like there is nothing bothering you. But even then deep inside you know there is something really uncomfortable. I am sure there is no lady in the world who have never faced even a single bra issue. Be it one size larger cup, marks of uneasy straps on your shoulders and god knows what more. So, here I have listed down some of the most common bra issues and their easy peasy solutions. so, let’s begin –
1. Unflattering fat – Have you ever noticed something improper or unflattering in your back shape. Well, that is because you are wearing your bra too high. May be the bra straps are just near your shoulder blades and thus they are hurting you and giving you an extremely bad back shape. So, what you can do is just lower your bra straps or wear a bra which has wider back straps so that it covers more area.
2. Uneasy marks on your shoulders and back – Well, that happens with everyone i guess. Some or the other bra straps leaves marks on your shoulders. I suggest immediately changing the straps or going for the one which has wider straps.
3. Regular sliding of bra straps – This is an indication of weight loss. Well, not always. It can also be the case that you have worn a bra for too long and thus it has gone all loose and that is the major reason why it is sliding. So, either tighten your straps or change your bra or best go for the criss cross straps. They remain fitted for a very longer time.
4. B**bs are over exposed – It can also be the case that the b**bs which are meant to stay inside the bra is coming out more often. This can make you really uncomfortable and give a bad shape to your dress. This is majorly because you are using a size smaller than your bra. Before buying a bra make sure that you try it in the store.
5. Visible pointes – Well, i am sure you might have understood what i am saying here. Has it ever happened to you that you are dressed fabulous but suddenly you noticed that the nip*les are visible even over the top and all pointed out. This is the time when you should go for thicker fabrics bra or use pasties underneath the bra.
6. Hate under wired bra – Well, i know a number of people who don’t wear under wired bra because it hurt them deeply and leave marks on their chest. Well, that is not something because of the bra. That is only because you are wearing the wrong size.
7. Bra and b**bs both travel downward – Another classic example of wearing a faulty size bra is this. The straps which are meant to stay at the back keeps dropping downwards and b**bs also keep dropping continuously.
8. Right bo**b smaller than the left b**b – well, every girls faces this issue. In some of them this big and small thing is less noticeable whereas in some it; more evident. You can easily take care of this by just adjusting your bra straps.
9. Tightening your bra by the last hook – Well, when you are trying your bra in the store before buying make sure that you tighten it by the first hook and not by the last one.
10. Replacing your bra – Well, you should replace your bra every 6 months to 9 months time, because by this time you have worn out your bras and they would be much more loose and all torn out.
These were some of the most common bra issues. Let me know what are the other bra issues you face on everyday basis in the comments down below.
Editor’s Note: This was a very helpful post Pallavi. Even though we know most of these points, we often tend to ignore them and reading them reminds us of these.
If you remember I reviewed the OPPO F1 phone before, see HERE. They had announced the launch of F1 Plus at the same event, but the official launch happened on 6th April at Hotel Lalit in Delhi. I had gone to Delhi for the event for a day. See the entire vlog and event details in my vlog below, Yuvraj Singh was also present at the event 😀 He came even with his ankle injury!
Anyhoo, coming back to the phone, OPPO F1 Plus. I am obviously no tech expert, so would not be reviewing from that point of view, though I am a tech and gadget freak! Also being a blogger, I am present on every social media channel on earth and use my phone 24/7 for everything from clicking pictures to updating you guys on social channels, replying to mails, etc. The best part of this phone is obviously the front camera, as the name goes ‘Selfie Expert’. The front cam is 16MP,f/2.0 which allows four times more light compared to other smartphones.
Price: INR 26,990/-
Colors Available: Gold and Rose Gold
I have been using the phone ever since the event and it’s been quite some time now, so it’s the perfect time to review it. To start with, it’s very light weight (only 145g) though standard 5.5 inches, you do not feel this phone at all even in your pocket.
I have the Color Gold which I like a little more than Rose Gold, coz of the deep matte gold finish. Also it is super comfortable to hold and ergonomically designed to fit in your hands.
The thick Corning Gorilla Glass 4 does not need a scratch guard. I bought one and when I was just about to place it, I realized this phone doesn’t need one. The glass is super thick and scratch resistant, I did not feel adding another layer was required.
It has it’s own Operating System Color OS 3.0 and the Lollipop version of Android, it is pretty smooth and fast untill now, quite impressed with the OS. I have always been on Android and can safely say, this OS is quite good.
It has 64GB internal memory which is expandable externally upto 128GB, there are very few phones in the market offering that! The 4GB RAM is sufficient and the phone never lagged even once, though I am not a gaming person, so did not try that. For me, I have 10-15 apps working all the time, and none stopped responding at any time.
I have always been using a dual sim phone and that is my priority when I have to select a phone for myself. I am so glad this is dual sim with both being 4G enabled.
Specs
Other notable features are fingerprint scanner, WiFi Direct, fast battery VOOC Flash charging, etc.
Coming to the main part and my favourite, the camera! It has 13MP rear camera with f/2.2 with auto focus, face detection and even Beauty and Panaroma features. The Beautify 4.0 brightens the skin and removes all blemishes, so without makeup, it gives a made up look 😀 I love the Ultra HD mode which gives super crisp and bright pictures and the GIF creator which is super fun! GIF creator option is also available for the front camera. It also has a range of inbuilt filters which lets you select a filter even before clicking a picture! My favourites are ‘Elegant’ and ‘British’. The rear camera also has an ‘Expert Mode‘ which lets you control the ISO and exposure, so even if you are a pro photographer, this will give you the freedom to work your way.
Beautify 4.0
The 16MP front camera has wide f/2.0 lens which allows more light in pictures coz of it’s unique sensor technology, so now you get bright selfies even in low light and during night time. And now fit in all your friends in a selfie with the amazing ‘Selfie Panaroma’ feature 😀 The ISOCELL technology reduces the noise in selfies, giving you super clear and sharp selfies. My favourite feature though is ‘Double Exposure‘ which helps you click two pictures in motion and combines them into one. I haven’t found a subject yet to use that, but I will be using it soon and would be posting it on my Instagram, so follow me there 😀
It also captures videos at 1080p@30fps, I would be using it for my vlogs too. Also love the ‘Time Lapse‘ feature! I am clearly bowled by the camera features.
I also compared it to Samsung Galaxy A7. It looks quite similar, weighs almost the same and the specifications and features too are similar. The Samsung A7 Operating System is so slow and it was a pain to use comparatively. It runs on Kitkat which is upgradable to Lollipop. I am not sure what exactly is the problem, but you need real patience to use Samsung A7.
Rear Camera L- Clicked with OPPO R- Clicked with SamsungFront Cam L- OPPO R- Samsung
I have also compared the selfies and pics taken with both the phones. Samsung camera is pretty sharp too and love the clear pictures, but in terms of catching the true colours, OPPO F1 Plus is the clear winner.
OPPO F1 Plus has all the features and specifications that of iPhone6, some even better and at half the price! I totally recommend checking out OPPO F1 Plus, see more HERE
What do you think of the new OPPO F1 Plus Selfie Expert Phone?
Irresistible Me Ruby Auto Rotating Curling Iron Review
Hi guys,
I have been trying this IrresistibleMe Ruby Auto Rotating Curling Iron since quite some time now. And I also did a video, but sadly the focus got wrongly locked and it is not in focus, though I uploaded it anyway, coz I worked quite hard on it. It might help someone 🙂
About the Ruby Curler: The Ruby curling iron is an innovative rotating barrel with auto recovery function that gives you perfect curls every time.
The barrel is ceramic, fused with tourmaline to easily create silky, smooth curls. The diamond coating enhances its durability and heat transfer, unlike conventional ceramic irons.
The tourmaline gemstone is a natural source of negative ions and far-infrared heat, which provides faster styling.
Negative ions eliminate frizz and lock in moisture by closing the cuticle to create smooth, shiny hair.
The temperature remains constant curl after curl, allowing you to work quickly, while attaining consistent results.
But that is not all! The Ruby Curling Wand comes with an array of features that will make your life so much easier:
No frizzy hair – the tourmaline technology with negative ions leaves your hair smooth and shiny by sealing hair oils, color and moisture in
Fast heating (less than a minute) and variable temperature control (210C/410F)
Intelligent – the LED screen shows you the temperature you are at
It has an auto stand by feature after 1hour
1 year limited warranty
Price: $119
At first, it is very light and that’s the best part, coz curling hair takes about 20-25 minutes and if you use a heavy curler, the shoulders and hands pain very bad at the end of it.
The best part is the auto rotating, it makes life so much easier! You do not have to fold every section of your hair on the barrel and just sit and click on the ‘Right’ and ‘Left’ buttons, keeping your hands free 😀
FeaturesDirections
It comes with 5 different temperature settings i.e. 260,300,340,380 and 410 degrees in Fahrenheit. And the cord is pretty long and rotates 360 degrees, so you can move around or be in front of a mirror even if the switch is a bit far. It has universal voltage, so would work in all countries. It comes with US plug and you will need a converter if you want to use it here in India/or as per your country.
Since I have very thick hair and it’s in layers i.e some are short and some are long, it takes me about 15 minutes for loose beachy waves and about 25 minutes for smaller, tighter curls.
The barrel is 26mm and it heats up pretty quick, hardly takes a minute. I usually go for the mid temperature i.e. 340 and loose beachy waves.
I love the volume, I have pretty straight hair which is usually flat, and I absolutely love curls and volume on me! I use the BBlunt Curl Defining Leave in Cream before curling and use the L’Oreal Professionnel Beach Waves Spray after curling, still it stays on me only for a day. I won’t blame the curler here, it’s my hair! Coz that has happened even when lots of mousse was applied and I was given super tight curls during my engagement, not to forget ton of hair spray. But curls open up on my hair quickly and easily.
I also like IrresistibleMe’s Diamond Straightener and the 8 in 1 Curler, they also have a lot of different hair extensions and hair care products. I have a 10% off coupon code for you guys, it’s ‘IrresistibleBhumika‘ and is valid on the entire website www.irresistibleme.com
They have Free Shipping above $150, so below that, there would be some shipping charges. You can combine your order to get free shipping, I was not charged any customs duty on this.
Overall, I would say, it is very convenient and easy to use, and I definitely recommend it if you are looking for a good hair curler. It is slightly expensive but then the auto rotating feature is something which is it’s USP and makes our life easy! And the rotating feature is not seen in majority hair curlers, and you have to twist each section of your hair on the barrel each and every time.
What do you think of the IrresistibleMe Auto Rotating Curling Iron?
All About my Kasauli & Mashobra Trip/How to Plan, What to Cover, etc.
Hey guys,
So I wanted to include my vlog in this post and hence the delay to upload this post. I finally edited and uploaded my vlog, it’s a long one! 25 minutes long and snippets from all 4 days.
We had not planned on the destination and had only booked Delhi tickets in Dec, so in mid March, we finally zeroed on Kasauli and Mashobra and did the train tickets’ booking, etc.
If you directly plan to go to Kasauli or Mashobra/Shimla, Chandigarh airport is the nearest and best. Of course, then it’s a long journey by road, but for us both ways we had to take a train till/from Kalka as we had the Delhi tickets. You can also take a direct Volvo bus from Delhi but I was not comfortable with that long bus journey. We went by Delhi Kalka Shatabdi train which was superb, they have all the facilities like that of a flight. Food, water, tea, cleanliness, everything was followed well.
At first we went to Kasauli which is 40kms from Kalka station, so we had booked a cab from Kalka station. We were staying at Kasauli Regency which is a very nice place to stay. The rooms are small but the food is excellent and the service is good. We went to Dharampur the next day to see Manki Point, Kasauli Church, Kasauli Market, Sunset Point and pretty much everything in and around Kasauli.
The hotel had a rooftop breakfast and dining place which was beautiful in the morning, though unbearably cold at night. I loved having breakfast there though.
Next day we had to leave for Mashobra, so we took a train from Dharampur to Shimla. Now Shimla only has mono gauge rail i.e only a toy train can go to Shimla station. The other routes to reach Shimla is by road. But the Shivalik Express has a beautiful view and needs to be experienced once in life, which we obviously didn’t want to miss. So we went till Shimla in Shivalik Express, the train came late, runs slow and it took us about 4.5 hours to reach Shimla.
Shimla fortunately has Olacabs, so travelling there shouldn’t be difficult. We were staying at Mashobra, which is a little far from Shimla and within Mashobra too, our hotel was 3.5 km deeper inside! Well, travelling to and fro was difficult, but when you see this hotel, you will not regret a bit! We were staying at Mahasu House which is one of the best hotels I have been to, in India. What is different, you ask?! The view! It is to die for. I would literally spend my time gazing out from the window and the lawn. We even had breakfast with that beautiful view in front, it was heavenly.
The food and service is also amazing, the rooms are huge and comfortable. It was really cold there, especially during nights. They have centralized heating and also bed warmers below the mattress which was a huge relief!
Next day we went to Kufri. Started with Hip Hip Hurray Adventure Sports Resort in Kufri, it had some fun activities. I bought some jams and preserves from Fruit Bageecha Kiosk there. Post which we went to the Kufri peak and the only way to reach there was on mountain horses. The climb is steep and about 2kms but the road is full of mud and stones. And at last, we roamed a bit in Shimla from Mall Road to The Ridge and later came back to the hotel. On the way, we even went to Shivalik’s Factory and got a few more jams and plum juice,etc.
We had to leave early morning the next day as we had a 10.40am train from Kalka to Delhi and then flight at night.
It was a short trip but we pretty much covered everything that we had to. I would only wish a day more at Mashobra and at Mahasu House coz the property is mind blowing.
It was ranked above Club Mahindra and the 2nd best property in Mashobra and now I know why. If you plan to go to Shimla, I would highly recommend staying at Mahasu House coz it as an experience not to be missed. I truly felt I was in heaven and was very grateful that I could experience this in my lifetime.
You will see everything in my vlog, if you have any doubts or queries regarding Kasauli, Dharampur, Shimla or Mashobra, you can ask me in the comments below or even email me. I would be happy to help 🙂
I had real fun decoding the Kylie Jenner Makeup Tips, so after going through several teaching sessions, YouTube tutorials, interviews and Instagram posts of Mario Dedivanovic (Kim Kadarshian’s favorite makeup artist) I was so determined to do this post on Decoding Kim Kardashian Hair and Makeup Secrets.
Kim Kardarshian is famous for her contour, nude lips, smokey eyes and the list go on and on. No doubt we love every bit of her makeup and her luscious hair styles. So, want to know the secret tips behind her flawless outlook. I am sure the tips and tricks will simply amaze you. So let’s explore the details.
Makeup before hair – Yes, do you makeup first and then the hair. This is because the hair spray might leave behind its residue on the face which will make the application of the foundation slight difficult. Also, if you are going for a bouncy curly look, you have to back comb and tug it so that it stays away from the face while applying makeup. All in all, do your makeup first and then go for the hairstyle.
Skip the primer – When possible makeup brand came out with their version of primer and beauty bloggers vouching for the primer which ‘apparently’ helps smoothening the foundation and keeps it in place, Kim’s MUA Mario Dedivanovic says primer is totally optional and there is no harm at all in skipping it. He says so because loading too many products one after another will only make you oily, especially in humid weather. So next time you decide to splurge of the expensive primer, just don’t.
Emollient moisturizer – An emollient moisturizer is one which hydrates your skin, smoothens out your pores and provides a nice base to your foundation. This is why you don’t need a primer separately. Too many products will do more harm than any good and therefore to minimize the buildup of products between the skin and foundation, simply use a moisturizer. Kim Kardashian’s favorite moisturizer is Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream which acts both as primer and moisturizer. Therefore, invest in a good moisturizer instead of too many products.
Beauty blender – From Kim Kardashian, Mario Dedivanovic, Kylie Jenner and all the possible celebrities and their MUAs have vouched for the goodness of Beauty Blender. Well, sadly Beauty Blender isn’t easily available in India (there’s also a lot of speculations about fake Beauty Blender sold online) and even if you badly want to have it, you have to pay a huge amount for a sponge. Therefore, the cheapest solution was given by Bhumika, the PAC’s Beauty Blender (a very similar one) which is efficient as well.
Master handling the puff – Kim’s MUA Mario Dedivanovic states that it is important to hold the powder puff while application. Put two fingers into the loop on the outer side and slightly press over the desired area. In general we always use the powder brush for baking and applying translucent powder, but Mario states that puffs are lot better in efficiency. It helps the powder to adhere well to the makeup, blurs out the pores and prevents the cakey application to a large extent.
Strong brow game – Brow game is something we all agree with. It defines the eye makeup and gives a neat and clean appearance to the makeup look. Well, to make this game stronger, Mario uses two colors to define the eye brows. Use a lighter color in the inner corners while a darker one on the outer portions. This will create a pretty strong ombre effect and brings out an appealing look.
There’s nothing called too many eyeliners – Mario applies more than four layers of eyeliners on Kim. He states that it will give your eyes a “beautiful definition and look more expensive”. Well, we got the trick. He first applies an eye pencil as the base, then another eyeliner, followed by the liquid liner and finishes off with gel or crème liner! Phew! That’s a lot. I once tried that at home and I was really astonished to see the beautiful effect it creates. If you are a deep kohled or dark eyes lover, you have to try this out.
Bake the dark circles – Baking is easy-peasy and all you have to do is apply concealer/color corrector/foundation and simply dab powder and let it sit for around 10 mins or so to let the natural heat from your body set the powder. After that simply dust off the excess. Baking is generally done on the areas we highlight i.e. under the eyes, chin, forehead, etc. Mario uses the baking technique mainly for covering the dark circles. This works excellent and does a double duty of highlighting as well as concealing.
Contouring isn’t everything – When I first read this one from Mario, I was like ‘What!’ This particular statement coming from Kim’s MUA whose middle name is ‘contour’ is surely a big deal. Well, he believes that contouring isn’t everything and you can still look equally photogenic without it. The extreme contouring videos we see from YouTube and Instagram aren’t essential for makeup. Nevertheless, if you want do this, there is no harm in making the features sharp.
Double highlighter – Mario stresses on the fact that to have that flawless look, highlighter is the key. Yes, of course blush, contour and everything else is there but highlighter is something that gives you the neat look. He applies double layer of highlighter on Kim. Firstly, he applies a brightening yellow powder like Ben Nye Banana and then some shimmery or frosty powder ones to add that ultra-strobing effect. And then finishes off with golden for that warm glow.
Stunning eye lashes – Kim uses a nice voluminous mascara on the natural eyelashes first after curling them. Then she uses individual falsies (longer on the outer portion, shorter on the inner one) and finishes of with another coat of mascara to adhere the falsies to the natural lashes. God! No wonder her smoky eye is so flawless.
Makeup removal – This is a very common tip vouched every now and then and Kim also swears by it religiously. It is so important to remove every trace of makeup when you are going to hit the bed. Residual makeup has some nasty side effects like pimples, infection, allergies, discoloration, pigmentation and the list is totally endless. Use a good cleanser or baby oil to wipe off every layer of makeup from face, eyes and also lips and wash off with a mild face wash or whatever suits you best.
Stop shampooing everyday – While you have heard it that to keep our hair clean you have shampoo every day, Kim says don’t. Regular shampooing will ruin the hair and strip off the natural oils. She prefers a blowout on the first day while on day two she goes for messy buns, curls and waves. On day three, when the hair starts to get flat due to the natural oil of the scalp, she straightens the hair and tries out sleek hair styles. In this way, the straightening doesn’t damage the hair as well. On day four it is ok to wash the hair. Kim uses Moroccanoil and Carol’s Daughter Monoi Hair Mask to make the hair soft.
Skincare – According to her, skin care is the primary step where you actually have to work hard. No amount of cosmetics will save you if your skin behaves badly. This is why regular skin care routines, clean up, healthy diet and lots of water is required.
Makeup brushes – the last tip from her MUA is the cleaning of makeup brushes, which is another important hygienic requirement for makeup. Mario uses Tea Tree oil to soak the brushes and then washes in a concoction of water and baby shampoo. Baby shampoos are gentle and hence doesn’t make the bristles rough while tea tree oil ensures that every layer of residual makeup is removed and also it is anti-bacterial.
Editor’s Note: Those were some very nice tips Sanchita. I skip primer majority of the days and shampoo every 2-3 days, so following some here 😀 And beauty blender indeed gives a beautiful effect. I am definitely trying layering the eyeliner and light and dark shade for eyebrows.
Did you like Kim Kardashian’s makeup secrets? Do you follow these? Know of any, you would like to add? Do let us know in the comments below.
