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MeMeBox Review: ColourBox #1 Red

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MeMeBox Review: ColourBox #1 Red

So, I too jumped into the MeMeBox bandwagon (if you don’t know what it is about, go HERE), though I have tons and tons of things to do away with right now. (New place,shifting, etc after marriage) I am not buying anything new these days. But I wanted to try the MeMeBox since I had been hearing a lot about it.

About MeMeBox: Memebox is the #1 Korean beauty online retailer in the world.

Many of our products are sourced, packaged, and shipped, directly from Korea straight to your doorstep.

We also have a range of USA Exclusives, which include products most-loved by our USA customers – these ship directly from our USA warehouse.

We ship to 51 countries internationally: see if yours is on the list.

At Memebox, we’re committed to bringing you only the best – we’ll make sure it’s worth the wait.

They have 2-3 different kind of boxes, Original and Superbox.

The original Memebox comes packed with 4 – 8 full-sized products and deluxe samples.

SUPERBOX

Each Superbox comes with its own theme, and contains only full-sized items. Each month, we team up with style icons to curate special Superboxes featuring each collaborator’s favorite items – keep an eye on these, they sell out fast!

Also there are different boxes for different themes, and you have one for everything from scrubs to skin type to favourite color to hair care,etc.

Its been a long long time I ordered this, sorry for the delay in reviewing. I am running behind schedule on everything coz I am caught up with shopping and other stuff too. I got the ColourBox, they had three colours: red, orange and pink options if I am not wrong. (They have added a new Blue too) I went for the Red one.

About the Red Colour Box: Hey foxy ladies! Dare to step out of your comfort zone with our Memebox Red and vamp up your style with a dramatic, rosy red look? Add vibrance and vividness to your eyes and lips with a bold red hue, slip on those stiletto heels, and be that femme fatale that we all know you are.

What’s your favorite beauty color?
Spice up your life with some color and get your hands on 3 to 4 beauty products (full products and deluxe samples) at only $15.
Get your hands on 3 to 4 of the hottest beauty products straight from Korea.

MRP: $15.00

Shipping method: Standard Shipping
Shipping cost: $6.99
Estimated shipping time: 15~25 business days

It comes in a nice red colored packaging and 5 full sized products with details of each.

What I got in my box:

  • Dearberry Flirt Lipstick in 08 Red Parade ($12)
  • L’Ocean Eyeshadow L-35 Red 4g ($10)
  • The Cheek Room Two Color Lip Gloss 8ml ($12) (Super cute)
  • Tosowoong Gel Pencil Liner 1.2g in Burgundy ($10)
  • Dearberry Today Nail Lacquer #21 Pink Sprinkling 10 ml ($3)

The Dearberry red lipstick is an absolutely amazing and flattering red. The Cheek Room lipgloss is the cutest I have seen, did not own a two colour lipgloss ever. I love the nail paint shade too. I wont be using the red eyeshadow as an eyeshadow, I think it will make a pretty blush.

The best thing in the box is the Tosowong Makeon Burgundy gel eyeliner pencil. Always wanted to try a gel eye pencil which is quite famous in Korean makeup. Its a nice reddish brown burgundy color.

Having paid $15+ $7 = $22, I get $47 worth of products which is an amazing deal! And all MeMeBoxes are so worth it, coz you get much more value of products than what you pay. One actual beauty box where you end up getting something unlike small 5ml samples.

Since it was only one box, I was not charged with customs. But I have heard about few others having to pay huge customs, so that is one deterrent. If you do not stay in Mumbai and there are’nt much customs issues, you should definitely try this. Or I did suggest order one at a time, and not 2-3 together coz that definitely attracts customs.

You can buy it HERE (Its currently sold out, but they may stock soon). Also check out other boxes which are equally amazing.

Have you tried the MeMeBox yet ? Which is your favourite box ? Do share with me in the comments below, so that I can check them too 😀

Experiencing Renault Duster AWD with Blogadda at Lavasa

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Experiencing Renault Duster AWD with Blogadda at Lavasa

Hey everyone,

After experiencing the all new Tata Zest at Goa,when I again got a call to experience the all new Renault All Wheel Duster this time at Lavasa, I was all in for it. I was not expecting something so soon though. Blogadda is super quick now 😀

So we left Mumbai yesterday at 4 pm and reached Pune at night. Checked in at Marriott Courtyard, Hinjwadi, Pune. We had our dinner, chilled out a bit at the hotel (also came to know it was Blogadda’s birthday!) and went to our rooms later prepping up (by catching on some sleep :p ) for the adventurous next day.

Courtyard Marriott, Hinjewadi, Pune

After the scrumptious breakfast in the morning, we left for Lavasa at 8.30. It took around 2 hours and reached by 11. We took the off-road drive to test the new Renault Duster.

There were 2-3 people in each car. And luckily I sat in a car where Rutavi and Omkar were both amazing drivers. Our car was no. 05. Also famous as the most dirty car at the end of it! 😀 Omkar was the best man for this job. He actually ‘tested’ the All Wheel Duster in the real sense. You know what I mean. I was sitting behind, but I could feel the control and grip of the car.

New Renault Duster AWD

 

The car was turning left and right, swish swash in a jiffy. And the brakes are super, I know coz we were in full speed and just about to dash another car, but the Renault Duster’ s brakes and Omkar saved our lives 😀

The Duster AWD offers three modes – two(front)-wheel drive, automatic and manually locked four-wheel drive. Renault says the car should be used in two-wheel drive or automatic mode and the four-wheel drive locked mode should only be used at slow speeds for really heavy work.

Me, Rutavi and Omkar posing with our Duster- No. 05
Selfie with the Duster- Activity (Me and Rutavi)

We did the mud splash, rocky road trails and some steep climbing. We could actually see what/how well the car can go through these. The new suspension in the AWD is also fabulous. I could hardly feel any bumpers or jerks in like huge speed brakers and potholes.

Drift & mud Splash (This was like a roller coaster ride :p )

Sharp cliff climbing with mud splash (This was the scariest! But it actually went through much easily than expected.)

Some pics of the breathtaking view from Pune to Lavasa and in Lavasa.

We drove till 1.30-45 and were super hungry later. Had our lunch at Fortune Hotel at Lavasa.

Desserts at Lunch time at Fortune Hotel, Lavasa

And later drove back to Mumbai. Had a pit stop at our favorite Dutta Snacks and had vada pav and tea.

Happy Us!
Mumbai Bloggers with the Blogadda team

A short fun trip. An amazing experience. The adventurous drive in Renault Duster was the best part. It was frankly, the most adventurous ride of my life, all thanks to Omkar 😀 But, still I enjoyed it.

Thank you Blogadda for having me experience the New All Wheel Drive Renault Duster.

P.S: This blogpost is written as a part of #DusterAllWheelDrive event by Blogadda and Renault India.

#WhatTheBlack Experience and Final Reveal

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#WhatTheBlack Experience and Final Reveal

Hey guys,

If you have been following me on facebook and twitter these days, you must be knowing about this #WhatTheBlack activity that I and many others across social media are doing, with Blogadda.com

Also check out my All Black Wishlist which I shared few days ago HERE.

So it is basically a product for which we received clues on the first 3 days and we had to guess what the product would be.

On the 1st day, we received this black chocolate egg.

On the 2nd day, we got a black newspaper.

On the 3rd day, we received a black paper cup and a black tissue.

All the clues were leading to breakfast or something edible or sweet, like biscuits, etc. Few guessed black coffee. But it basically meant all the things that are traditionally always white had now turned black ! Egg, Newspaper, Paper cup, Tissue.

And what the actual final product was we received it today i. e the 4th day. Everyone was so eager and curious to know what it would be.

It is..

Colgate Slim Soft Charcoal Toothbrush !

Totally unexpected, aint it ? Quite a surprise. Have always been a fan of Colgate toothpaste but not the toothbrush. This looks pretty interesting. Looking forward to trying it out 😀

What did you expect #WhatTheBlack to be ? Did you think of a toothbrush in your wildest dreams ?!

‘ZestUpYourLife’ Experience with Blogadda

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‘ZestUpYourLife’ Experience with Blogadda

After the new sedan Zest Review, now I would like to share my experience of this whole ‘ZestUpYourLife’ activity.

Blogadda has interesting contests and activities every time. Their WIN i.e awarding bloggers all across India and across all categories was also one of a kind and a very nice initiative. I was honored to be amongst the Top 5 Blogs in India under the category of ‘Beauty’ last year. Looking forward to them this year too.

When I was first approached to be a part of this exclusive activity by Blogadda (being amongst the selected lucky 50 bloggers in India !), I was super excited ! I could’nt believe for a second. Then in the next mail, I get to know that its happening in GOA ! And at The Zuri White Sands Resort and Casino which is the best 5 star property in Goa !! (excitement increases) Then I get to know its for Tata Motors’ new car launch ‘The Zest’ (Excitement reaches its top)

You know how it is ! A monsoon weekend getaway in the best 5 star property in Goa. Everything amazingly well taken care of the by Blogadda team and you are treated like a queen ! Well, who would’nt like that ??!

Even though it was only for a day (I would have loved a day extra :p), the experience was worth it. Meeting amazing bloggers and making new friends was the best part in this whole activity, for me.

At the airport, all ready to take off.

Touchbase Goa ! And then we hopped on the buses and reached Zuri. We were welcomed by the Blogadda team and checked in at The Zuri White Sands Resort and had our yummy lunch.

Then there was an orientation by Ankita from Blogadda and she explained us the whole activity and what do we look forward to. Zuri has a private beach where we relaxed, enjoyed and clicked lots of pictures.

Here is a fun gif :p

Later in the evening we had a Masterclass which was hosted by Miss Malini and we had a special guest,none other than the racing legend Narain Karthikeyan. We were given a brief about all the new features in Tata Zest by the design and engineering head. It has 29 Features First in Segments in India.Can you believe that?! And we also tested the DriveNext, ConnectNext and DesigNext features with the help of the games, models and dummies there. Later it was followed by cocktails and yummy dinner.

Yesterday morning we went for a drive all across the beautiful streets of South Goa in the new Tata Zest and experienced it first hand. We were divided in a team of 3. We did 2 leaps and experienced both  the petrol and diesel models. The spacious and comfortable interiors were quiet a surprise. And the Harmon Kardon system played amazingly well. The steering was feather light and the AMT model was a cakewalk. There were no jerks and the suspension was amazing too. Pretty smooth ride.

And later we all were ‘Live Blogging’ and sharing our experience about the all new Tata Zest (as you would have read HERE) and this whole ‘ZestUpYourLife’ activity experience on our blogs.

We finished with our lunch and bid adieu to Zuri and reached the airport chit chatting in the bus. And after spending some more time on the airport since the flight was delayed by 20 minutes, we finally reached back home !

Thank you Blogadda, Zuri Hotels and Tata Motors for this wonderful opportunity. Hope to experience more of these ! 🙂

New Lakmé Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Serum and Light Creme

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New Lakmé Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Serum , Lakmé Perfect Radiance Intense Light Creme

Lakme Perfect Radiance Serum

Lakmé Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening™ Serum consists of Luminizing Vitamins that make your skin more even and radiant; while the Light Reflecting Pearls highlight your skin texture. Price : Rs. 799 for 30 ml.

Lakme Perfect Radiance Light Creme

Lakmé Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening™ Light Crème consists of Bio Hydrators that work towards replenishing the skin’s moisture; while the Luminizing Vitamins lighten your complexion from within. Price : Rs. 275 for 50gm.

The revolutionary Lakmé Perfect Radiance Polishing Serum and Light Crème works in 3 effective steps:
1. The luminizing vitamins make your skin more even and radiant and insta-collagen TM boosters tighten skin
2. Light Reflecting Pearls highlights your skins texture and creates an irresistible sheen
3. The final touch is a silky smooth, polished skin finish This 3 way action gives you that high definition polished look with a glow, and makes your skin luminous and smooth in texture to keep you ramp ready always.

Romwe Black Lace Blouse Giveaway

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Romwe Black Lace Blouse Giveaway
 
Hey guys,
I am back with another Romwe giveaway..this time this super sexy black lace crochet blouse is up for grabs..I have it in both black and white 😉 And just love it..its so multi tasking..and can be paired with many things..
Definitely worth giving a try 😉
You need to comment on the Romwe page with your facebook id..please fill in the Rafflecopter below..all mandatory rules need to be followed..

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Spring Summer Giveaway Worldwide
How to get:
1.  Add a comment to show your love at product page : http://www.romwe.com/romwe-hollowout-lace-crochet-black-blouse-p-66057.html
2.  Leave a comment here with your name you used to comment.
1 winner will be picked 5 days later.
Btw, the lace blouse will be $11.99 on 27th March. Here is an inner coupon for you, my lovely fans: 10offblacklace save another 10% for lace blouse on 27th March.
I think its a steal at $11.99 too ! Not something to be missed..
Good Luck 🙂

Lakme Absolute Illusion Masterclass at LFW S/R 2014

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Lakme Absolute Illusion Masterclass at LFW S/R 2014
NATASHA NISCHOL CONDUCTED THE LAKME ABSOLUTE ILLUSION MAKEUP MASTER CLASS AT LAKME FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014
I attended Lakme Fashion Week on Saturday..i.e the 15th..if you follow me on facebook or Instagram, you would have seen the pics..
So anyways, there was this Lakme Absolute Masterclass too..remember last year’s Masterclass..see HERE.
Lakme a trendsetter for decades has created several outstanding looks each season. An informative makeup masterclass was conducted by Lakme Makeup Expert, Natasha Nischol at the Jabong Stage on day four during Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014.
Purnima Lamba, Head Innovation at Lakme, introduced Natasha Nischol on stage and invited her to demonstrate the second edition of Lakme Absolute Master Class themed around Lakme’s latest offering the Lakme Absolute Illusion range. Natasha revealed how to achieve the Lakme Absolute Illusion Metallic Look that is all set to be the beauty trend of the season.
VJ Sarah Jane Dias, Lakme Digital Ambassador was the model for the session. During this one hour session, Natasha Nischol demonstrated the Absolute Illusion Day and Night looks on Sarah Jane Dias.
Lakme Absolute Illusion – Day to Night 
For the Lakme Absolute Illusion by Day look, a base of Lakme Youth Infinity Moisturizer, Foundation and Concealer was applied to Sarah’s face prior to the show. Sarah’s hair was also prepped up according to the 70’s vibe – big and curly. A bronzer from the Lakme Absolute Face Stylist range was used for the cheekbones, followed by blending the eyes with the Lakme Absolute Illusion Pearl Eyeshadow, which Natasha insisted could be used in light or heavy portions. A streak of black eyeliner was applied to infuse the colour of the shimmery eye shadow, to give it an electric feel. Dots of electric violet and blue from the Lakme Absolute Eye Shadow Duos were added on top of the eyeliner and to the inner corner of the eye, adding dimension.
 
Sarah’s eyelashes were curled using the Lakme Absolute Voluminizing Mascara. Sarah confessed that she loved flaunting fake eyelashes, which she found very dramatic.
Natasha finished this Absolute Illusion day look by dabbing the lips in a matte orange lipstick (I guess it was Vermillion) from the Lakme 9to5 range. Sarah walked down the ramp flaunting her bold avatar, swaying to the Bee Gees. Natasha mentioned that ‘Saffron Gossip’ from the same range is a lighter hue of orange lipstick that is safe to play with.
Sarah expressed that she faced a problem with metallic eye shadow fading off an hour after applying it. Natasha explained that the secret to long lasting makeup is to layer and blend in eye shadow with cream and powder so that it sets through the day. Natasha suggested that women should go all out and experiment with purple, blue and aquamarine that look gorgeous on Indian women.
 
The Lakme Absolute Illusion by Night was achieved by adding touch-ups to the day look and blending in purple Lakme Absolute Drama Stylist Crayon Eyeshadow followed by building in the intensity of the eye shadow with a slightly darken tone. Another line of eyeliner which smudged easily into the purple canvas brought a little sparkle in a pink glitter shadow over the inner corner of the eyes. Sarah’s lips were dabbed in a soft coral called ‘Rust Crush’. The look was completed by applying a coat of mascara and brushing the face with some glitter over the cheekbones in a decent amount of bronze blush – Lakme Absolute Blush, Night Sheen.
Natasha mentioned that all girls love their glitter and one can never have too much of it. Sarah Jane revealed the secret of big hairdos by simply making multiple tiny braids on wet hair and leaving it overnight, untie each braid, a dab of mousse for the 70’s look.
Natasha Nischol graduated from the prestigious London College of Fashion, worked in London and Hong Kong. Trained with Oscar winning make-up artist Jenny Shircore in the UK, she assisted him on The Phantom of the Opera and Four Feathers.  Natasha runs India’s paramount make-up academy – fat mu makeup school, along with her partner Virginia Holmes.

OOTD: GO Monochrome with Stripes and Polka !

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OOTD: GO Monochrome with Stripes and Polka !

Hey everyone,

I am back with an OOTD..well, black is my favorite color..and I love stripes and polka dots..loving shirts a lot these days..and so this was the perfect look..all put together..

I wore this to L’oreal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Launch Event..where the new brand ambassador Katrina Kaif unveiled the new 6 Oil Nourish Range..which is a combination of 6 oils..and has a shampoo, conditioner and a oil. Here is her pic..I posted on my Instagram.

Loved her shoes !!

Ok..coming back to the OOTD..I wore this half striped and half polka dots shirt with my trusted black denims..and suede brown heels and a pop of color with a turquoise blue belt..and accessorized it with a diamante statement necklace, a black and gold cuff and stack of gold rings…and this black crocodile print bag which is not in the pics..

I also met Dollie of Indian Shringar and Magali..and later we went to the Lancome Dream Tone Launch event..

Me and Dollie

Pics courtesy : Magali

Thanks for clicking the pics 🙂

Shirt : Romwe

Necklace: Romwe (Shown HERE)

Cuff, Rings: Romwe (Cuff shown HERE, HERE and HERE)

Shoes: Wholesaledress.net

Did you like the outfit ? Do let me know in the comments below.

I am on Instagram and Vote for me :)

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I am on Instagram and Vote for me 🙂
 
At first, I am on Instagrammm..finally..actually I already had made an account..but somehow it got linked to my other facebook account and all professional friends and office colleagues started following me there..and I could not post many things..as people ask 100 questions..and to avoid all that..I have made a new exclusive account for the blog..
All shopping hauls, FOTDs, OOTDs and many other things would be posted on the new instagram..so please follow me there.. username: bhumika_t 
 
Also I am amongst the top 10 nominees selected for Blogadda awards in the category of Beauty and Makeup. And top three are to be selected by voting..so please like or tweet going to this link.. http://win.blogadda.com/view-blogs-voting/beauty_makeup/New_Love_Makeup/
Your votes would mean a lot 🙂 Thanks

Kryolan City Mumbai Store Visit

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Kryolan City Mumbai Store Visit
 
Few days ago I was invited to check the Kryolan City Store at Bandra..let me show you guys some pics..

Store Address: Silver Pearl Building, Shop No:2, Water Field Road. Opp. Harley Davidson Showroom. Bandra West, Mumbai -400050.

Its in the opposite lane to Bora Bora..

Obviously all of you must be knowing Kryolan..its the brand used by all Makeup Artists all over the world..be it brides, actors, models..Kryolan bases are used for all and by all..
More about Kryolan: At Kryolan, we make professional make-up. But not like anybody else. We’ve been using our own recipes and creating our own professional products for over three generations – that’s over sixty-six years’ experience. Our range of over 16,000 products in 750 color-intense shades is loved by professional make-up artists worldwide: Including our award-winning Dermacolor, Supracolor and Aquacolor ranges, foundations and body make-up. We also offer special effects, high definition make-up and accessories.
For over sixty years now Kryolan has made its presence felt on stage, film, TV, and media with its professional make-up formulations in countries around the world – and is now in India.
Quality – the cornerstone of success
Quality at each step – from development to sourcing to production – is the key to Kryolan’s success over decades. Chemists and microbiologists in the Kryolan lab, supported by prominent dermatologists have ensured the quality of Kryolan preparations.
The same commitment to deliver quality matching international standards is the watchword for the Indian operations.
Kryolan’s Product line-up
From Foundations and Cream make-up, through setting powders and sprays, eye and lip make-up, Kryolan offers products for every application – including body painting – the latest fad.
Their bases are the best selling obviously..the TV Paint Stick, Derma Color Range and the Ultra Foundation Palettes..

I met their Mumbai’s Marketing Lead Neetu..who explained a lot about Kryolan and their best sellers and associations with fashion weeks..and also how they never advertise ! Its just word of mouth..Like Kiehl’s in skin care..
They have recently launched Lip N’ Cheek and Lip Stains..
Lip N’ Cheek is a water-resistant cream that colors lips and cheeks with a natural touch.
Lip Stain is a matt, color-intense, long-lasting and smudge-proof lip fluid. For easy removal use Kryolan Eye Make-up Remover.
I have swatches of all the Lip N’ Cheek and Lip Stains for you guys which I would be posting soon..
P.S: Ikonic Eye Pencils are not from Kryolan ! And they are not even sold at Kryolan..
Have you tried the two new launches from Kryolan ? What are your favorites from Kryolan ?