Remember the Summer Sunglasses Carnival by Lenskart I posted about HERE. Well that was a smashing hit and they have once again come up with a sale!
This time it covers all kinds of eyeglasses and lenses. It runs from 11th to 14th April.
Following are the offers they are going to run..
1. Flat 50% Off on Latest Eyeglasses (*On purchase of Rs 1500 & above)
2. FLAT 70% Off on Complete Eyeglasses – With prescription lenses
3. Get Your First Frame Free (*Lens Package Start from Rs 799)
4. Kodak Lenses worth Rs 2290 Free with Eyeglasses
5. Flat 35% Off on Power Sunglasses (*T&C apply)
6. FLAT 25% Off on Premium Brands (*T&C apply)
7. Reading Eyeglasses at Rs 149 ONLY
With offers like Flat 50 and Flat 70 off, you just cannot afford to miss this! Wonder where was Lenskart when I had glasses back then :/ I would have definitely loved something like this. Do take advantage of this sale!
Also most of our parents need reading glasses now, so its worth stocking on them right now 😀 Oh and did I tell you they have Cash on Delivery too, try it before buying it 🙂 I am planning to get Anti-Glares to protect my vision when using a computer/laptop,etc.
Krafftwork is a Mumbai based jewellery brand, owned by the 19 year old Kavisha Doshi. Her brand Krafftwork has the best collection of accessories and jewellery curated fabulously by her.
Not only are her accessories fab,she also makes sure she packs them well. You get everything from floral crowns,statement head bands, statement necklaces and rings, cute earrings, hand harness, body chains,etc..
She sent me some lovely pieces in this super cute polka dot box with a bow on top 😀 Let me show you the contents..
Three pairs of earrings..pearl and diamante studded bows, small diamond studs and pearl studs..loved this <3
Bronze double trouble earrings..wanted to try these since a long time!
Black and gold gothic choker necklace
Cross cut out gold adjustable ring
Super cute stuff..check all of her collection on Instagram HERE. Also you can buy it directly from Jabong HERE
Cannot wait to style some of these in my next outfit posts. Hope you liked them, which is your favourite?
Veg & Non Veg Delicacies at South Indian Restaurants in Mumbai
South Indian cuisine is what you will find anywhere and everywhere from a local small udipi to a nice restaurant. One can always find the idlis and dosas at the start of the menu mostly. Also coz they are light enough to work as snacks in between, whenever one is hungry.
Some of my favourite South Indian restaurants in Mumbai are Mani’s Lunch Home and Hotel Ramashray at Matunga, Cafe Madras at King’s Circle (yes the entire area had majority South Indian crowd before and hence more restaurants here) Being a Podarite, I have been a frequent at all these places, like every week or even everyday when we studied at the library in college.
Some other good restaurants in Matunga itself are Anand Bhavan,Sharda Bhavan, Idli House, Ramanayak, Shree Sundars. There is Vishwa Bharti and Kirti Mahal at Mulund, Gora Gandhi at Borivali, Babulnath Dosa Centre at Marine Lines. Few chain of restaurants all over Mumbai which are also pretty decent are The Banana Leaf,Sankalp, Tambi,etc..
When it comes to favourite delicacies, I have quite a lot of favourites..
1. Mysore Masala at Mani’s Lunch Home
You have to try this, delicious, super filling and easy on the pockets. Though finding a seat at Mani’s is difficult and all the restaurants in Matunga are closed on Mondays is what you need to remember :p
2. Sheera, Butter Idli and Filter Coffee at Ramashray
So there is no fixed menu here for sheera and when you place the order for sheera, you get the flavour of the day. It can be pineapple,apple or plain or some other flavour. But its super yumm and a must try. Butter idli here is melt in your mouth, you will not be required to chew it. And the filter coffee is the authentic South Indian filter coffee.
3. Cheese Chilli Uttapam at Sankalp
If you are like me who loves spicy food, this uttapam is going to make you cry 😀 A perfect combination of cheese and chillies on your very own uttapam
4. Kanchipuram Idli at Gora Gandhi
I love this masala idli with peas and cashews on top, coconut and hint of masalas..for those who don’t like their idlis bland 😀
Though I am a vegetarian and have not tried any non veg. dishes obviously, some of my friends love their Chicken Chettinad, Kheema in Coconut Curry, Squid Fry and Prawns. But most of these small udipis and restaurants serve only veg. food, though there are quite a few Konkani restaurants where you get all of these sea food and many more options.
What is your favourite South Indian delicacy? And favourite South Indian restaurant in Mumbai?
Here is another OOTD from Hong Kong…from Disneyland 😀 Yay
Everyone becomes a kid again once you enter Disneyland..it was super fun, though in terms of rides, Ocean Park was much better. Disneyland is a place where the kids would enjoy a lot, where as adults would love Ocean Park and the rides there more.
I wore this fun blue tee which read ‘I am LOLing..what’s your mood today?’ with lots of smileys thrown in. How cute is it..I loved it and thought it was perfect for Disneyland.
Paired it with my blue denims and mint flats from Bata, accessorized with Daniel Wellington watch and a pearl and spiked bracelet.
Also my black blazer to layer since it cold there..Mumbai people not used to :p
Do you know there is a separate MTR just for Disneyland Resort station? One needs to change the MTR to get to Disneyland. Also the train has mickey mouse windows and handles..how adorable the train looked!
Tee: Vintage
Denims: Forever 21
Shoes: Bata
Watch: Daniel Wellington
Bracelets: Mix
I hope you liked the outfit..do let me know in the comments below 🙂
Hey guys, Zovi had this #BlogForZovi contest where one had to create looks/outfit posts with Zovi merchandise..here is my try 🙂
I paired this black and white belted dress with a leather jacket to add some punk and beige bow wedges to add some girliness to the look.
Black funky earrings and a Daniel Wellington watch to complete the look.
Also this cute zebra print sheer top is from Zovi which I paired with my Forever 21 black denims.
It was super easy to browse and navigate Zovi.com. They have categories for Men,Women,Looks, What’s New, etc. and sub categories for Western wear, Indian wear, Foot wear, Winter wear,etc which is further classified into kurtis, tops,bottoms,etc. The order was placed within minutes and I got an immediate confirmation call,sms and email. I received the order within 3-4 days even though the expected date was supposed to be 6-7 days after placing the order..which was a nice surprise 😀 Also the search bar on Zovi is super quick and impressive, you always find the exact stuff you are looking for.
I am back with an OOTD. We went to Ocean Park in Hong Kong which is a must visit. It was amazing, it is so so huge! The rides were fab and we saw dolphins, penguins, seals, walrus, sea lion, birds, giant panda and so many other animals. It was so amazing to watch them play, roam around, jump, etc <3 I got some beautiful shots and videos, would share those in some other post.
This is what I wore to Ocean Park. A pretty simple electric blue belted shift dress with pockets. It was easy going and chic, usually shift dresses have no shape, the inbuilt belt here cinches the waist and makes your figure look more flattering.
I accessorized it with a pearl necklace and my Silvette stone ring. And the Bata floral shoes to complete the look. Since we had to walk a lot, flats were the only option!
From where I stand
Dress: Miss Chase
Shoes: Bata (Shown HERE)
Necklace: W for Woman
Ring: Silvette
Sunnies: Gifted by Rado
Watch: Daniel Wellington
Happy Me 😀The blue indeed stands out!
I hope you liked the outfit.Do let me know in the comments below 🙂
Happy New Year guys ! I am back with this year’s best and my favorites..Check out 2011′s best of skin and hair HERE, 2012′s best of skin and hair HERE and 2013’s best of skin and hair HERE.
Also check out a list of 18 everyday skincare and makeup products within a budget of Rs.5000/- with their reasons HERE
Coming to 2014’s best in skin and hair. Will do the best of makeup in the next post.
That’s it..Phew :p I did not experiment much in skin care or did not try any new face scrubs, face pack, body wash, body lotion, etc . I think this year I have used many things for my hair instead of skin. And some new experiments await for the hair in 2015 too 😀
How about you ? What did you like the most in skin and hair in 2014 ? Your favorites ?
So I went to the Bata Store at Viviana Mall which is the largest Bata showroom in Asia! Its hugee.
Bata stocks all the brands of shoes outside Bata and Marie Claire too, they had a huge variety in each section. They also have lots of bags now. I wanted to gift mom one bag and I was spoilt for choice, got so many options and ended up confused.
I loved the sunglasses,belts and scarves too. From mirrored to normal aviators to so many different designs.
Love the studded ballerinas
How cute are those small bags!
I wanted to buy flat shoes for I have to walk a lot during my 1st half of the honeymoon. So I got these mint slip ons, they are so so comfortable, I don’t feel like I am wearing any shoes at all coz they just adjust to the shape of my feet. Also I was searching for these floral sneakers and finally found them! I love them! <3
Shoe Making Process
I got this red Celine inspired Marie Claire bag for me. How small and cute is it. Plus I loved the bright red.
The studded ballerinas and the tan studded bag were my favourites. Loved the mirrored sunglasses too. There was a clearance sale size wise. Its an huge store where you will find everything you need related to shoes. Also the formal shoes collection was really good.
Have you checked out any new Bata stores recently or shopped from Bata?
DR. JAMUNA PAI OF BLUSH CLINICS SHARES ESSENTIAL TIPS AND QUICK FIXES TO GET A RADIANT GLOW FOR THE PARTY SEASON
P.S: I don’t generally publish press releases unless I feel it is helpful and informative. This I felt was. 2-3 tips is what I myself loved and surely going to try out. Hope it helps some of you.
Skincare and grooming expert, cosmetic physician, Dr. Jamuna Pai of Blush Clinics is sharing essential tips and quick fixes to get a radiant glow for the winter party season.
Providing state of the art facilities for the first time in India to its clients, Blush Clinics by Dr. Jamuna Pai became an instant success right since its inception. The pioneering spirit in educating the layman about the various services and technology that cater to skincare has been their claim to fame.
Try these quick fix tips shared by the expert to avoid some minor beauty mishaps, from ruining the party fun.
HOME REMEDIES:
1) Dark circles: To conceal the dark circles quickly make a paste of 1 tsp milk powder, 1⁄2 tsp curd, 2 drops of lemon juice and 2 drops of honey. Apply the paste on the dark circles. Wait for 10- 15 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
2) Puffiness around the eyes : The major reasons for puffiness around the eyes are fluid retention, inadequate sleep, allergies and of course heredity. But it can be reduced considerably. As a quick fix for it wrap an ice cube in a soft cloth and apply to the under eye area for 5 minutes to reduce the swelling. You will see an immediate improvement. The other things that help in reducing the swelling are chilled gel masks, cucumber slices and cool damp cloth.
3) Dry lips: Put a thin film of moisturizer before applying the gloss. And apply a thick coat of gloss to hide the chapped lips.
4) Frizzy hair: Before washing your hair apply coconut milk, made from fresh grated coconut and leave it on your hair for 2 hours. This acts as a conditioner. Oiling the hair often also helps in making the hair less frizzy. Use anti- frizz serum on the hair just before you leave home.
5) Open pores or to tighten the skin: Use 2 egg whites. Whisk them till you get peaks. Add 2 drops of honey to this and spread over face and neck. Leave it on for 20 minutes and wash it off.
6) Ageing hands: Remember to use a thin film of a foundation or concealer on the hands after doing your face. Hands always give the age.
7) Dry skin on the hands, around the nail cuticles and feet: Dry skin is a condition where skin loses its oiliness and it can be because of soaps, weather , heredity etc. It is very important to take care of the dryness because it can turn into deep cuts and hurt especially on the heels. The quick fix that you can try is mixing some milk cream with honey and massage for 20 minutes on all the dry areas. And after massaging wash it off with a mild soap.
MEDICAL QUICK FIXES:
Before we begin, do remember to only visit a trained and experienced doctor. It is of utmost importance that the medical practioner that you choose be well trained and adept in his/her field of work.
1) Acne scars: Under the advice of a doctor a mild microdermabrasion (skin polishing) or a very mild lactic acid peel done just once can lighten the marks. The marks can then be concealed with a concealer. Always use a concealer which is water resistant.
2) Brittle nails: If you have brittle or short nails you can experiment with acrylic nails or gel nails.
3) Fillers: A little dermal ( skin) filler in the laugh lines and the droop of the mouth will freshen it immediately giving you a much younger look.
4) Botox: Again by a trained doctor, does wonders in eliminating lines and freshening your looks.
5) Skin Boosters: Skin boosters like Restylane Vital work wonders in nourishing and hydrating tired, parched skin from within. It also minimizes the effects of photo damage. It is a clear gel that is injected just under the skin in small quantities to help it regain any lost volume, moisture and structure.
6) Skin tightening: Treatments like thermage ( heat being used to repair collagen and promote its growth). Non- surgical facelifts also show instant results.
7) Peels : Certain non- peeling peels like lactic acid peel give a fresh look in no time and as they are non-peeling they do not require any downtime either.
8) Microdermabrasion ( skin polishing) : Helps in removing dead skin cells and minimizing pore size.
9) In case of a sudden break out of small pimples or rash post a treatment or waxing– Don’t panic. Use a soothing lotion like calamine. If the rash has no pus, use desonide lotion on it just for one night. Take an allergy tablet like Allegra once a day. If there is pus in the pimple, use a dot of ‘multani mitti’ (fuller’s earth) on it overnight.
Remember the last time I told you about the pros and cons of bikini waxing and bikini laser. Read it HERE. I got my 1st bikini laser session at Kaya Skin Clinic and also shared my experience.
And now after the 2nd session, here is an update.
At first, let me tell you, with just 1 session, the growth had reduced to half! Like literally half. This time for the 2nd session, the doctor gave a higher reading, which I understood from they way she was explaining the practitioner and was already scared.
There are generally two different frequency settings prescribed by the doctor, higher for the upper area where there is more thick and coarse growth and a lower frequency for the main sensitive area.
I had mentioned about the pre and post care in the previous post,how they keep the anesthetic cream (Prilox) for 45 minutes before the laser and things to avoid post laser,etc.
Since the frequency was higher this time, it hurt!! I won’t lie, this time it did hurt on the upper area and after 2-3 lines when it became a little unbearable, the practitioner lowered the frequency level and it was much better. The main area had a lower frequency and that was still bearable.
Always tell your practitioner to lower the frequency if its unbearable for you, there is generally a range given by the doctor. And its completely fine if the laser is at a lesser frequency, not that you wouldn’t get the desired results, the laser light will still find the dark hair follicle and burn it.
Its been more than 2 weeks now since I got my 2nd session done and I am super happy to tell you guys that there is like hardly any growth! It must be around 25-30% that too not much on the upper area. It feels so nice. And its very important from hygiene point of view too.
My 3rd session would be on 1st or 2nd December just before the wedding. (I hope so, if the periods,etc cooperate)
I would update you guys in January now about the 3rd session and the growth.
Did any of you try bikini waxing or bikini laser ? Do let me know in the comments below 🙂
