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..
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We are based out of New Delhi and launched our services in August, 2013. We have three sections in this website:
The Envy Box: Each month subscriber will get a box of samples of leading beauty products
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MRP: Rs.850/-
My Envy Box is a luxury beauty box..that combines skin care and hair care samples from luxury brands all over the world…a first of its kind in India..and they intend to keep it only luxury even in times to come !
Get 5 trial sized beauty products (typically 2ml-10ml) from the top international luxury and prestige brands delivered to your door step every month
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I also got this letter..
Though its a little expensive, but then if you get luxury, you have to spend a little too..and many a times when you buy an expensive product, you would’nt really know before hand if the product would suit you and work for you..so here you get a chance to try out the luxury deluxe samples..and see what works for you..and then go ahead and buy the full sized from their site itself..and also get a discount on it..
The box and the packaging is pretty nice..the box is real sturdy and good quality with a magnetic flip on the side..in this month’s box, there is one extra sample instead of regular five..so we have six..
So as you can see all the brands are luxury..and the samples are pretty generous too..I only wish they include 1-2 items of makeup too….maybe a Zoya nail paint could have been a part of this box..coz I have generally seen skin care only in most of their boxes..and also if there can be customised samples according to the skin or hair problems one faces..
Overall, I would say its quite a nice beauty box..and a great way to try out luxury brands..and especially those who love skin care..Highly recommend !
About the book : The violent romance of the Fighter planes with the clouds in sky… the pulchritudinous Officers walking around arrogantly… the runway with the logo constituted by the concentric tricolored circles in the background… is the spectacle meets our eyes at the feeble mention of the Air Force but there is more about the Air Force besides these…
This is Gaurav Sharma’s first book..and for the first time, he has done quite well..
The story is about two friends, Sushil and Shabd, and how they meet at the Air Force after 20 years..and how their lives get connected again..and then the 3rd friend Soumya enters co-incidentally who is also the love of Shabd’s life..though one sided..as known to him..
The entire journey is narrated through Sushil’s voice..each and every scene is described in such a way that the picture is crystal clear in front of your eyes..
There are few extra spaces at the start here and there..and also punctuation marks required. At few places, I felt some descriptions and paras added..were not required and took the scene to a different tangent.
But other than that, very well narrated and the story is etched quite nicely..and linked perfectly..
I loved reading it..and at 150 bucks, its quite worth it !
Highly recommend. Have you read Love @ Air Force ?
What the Company claims: Every day your skin feels impure as it braves pollution, bacteria and excess oil. The result could be pimples and impurities. Purify your skin with Garnier Pure Active Neem face wash, enriched with the power of Neem Leaf Extract and Tea Tree Oil. Skin feels clean, fresh and looks clearer.
How does it work?
The soap-free formula, enriched with Neem Leaf Extract and Tea-Tree Oil, helps prevent pimples through 3 purifying actions:
1. Fights bacteria: Washes away problem causing bacteria to help prevent pimples
2. Fights pollution: Deep cleans pores to remove impurities caused by pollution.
3. Removes oil: It washes away excess oil which can attract dirt, germs and bacteria.
How To Use: Gently massage on damp face using your fingertips carefully avoiding the eye contour area. Rinse thoroughly. For best results use twice a day.
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.50/- for 50g, Rs.75/- for 100g
I received this super cute diary..with all Bollywood caricature and a pen drive with this Garnier Pure Active Neem Face Wash..you must have seen this on my Insta (by the way, if you are still not following me, its @newlovemakeup)
It comes in a white and green tube packaging with a flip cap..it also has a seal inside..its light green in color with a transparent hue and has a runny consistency..and also has a neem smell.. Himalaya Neem face wash is my HG..so I am used to the smell and don’t mind it.
It foams well..and cleanses the skin thoroughly..skin feels refreshed..but also its a little drying on my cheek area (since I have combination skin) and need a moisturiser after using this. I guess this is perfect for oily skin..as it does control oil…and has tea tree oil which is good for acne..
Since I do not have any breakout right now (touchwood), I am not sure how fast it is in healing acne or if it helps with that..but it definitely did not break me out and kept acne at bay.
Pros:
1. Neem and tea tree oil, two active ingredients of this, are very good for healing acne.
2. Cleanses skin well.
3. Skin feels refreshed.
4. Controls oil.
5. Perfect for oily skin.
6. Economical than other tea tree face wash in the market.
7. Easily available.
Cons:
1. Dry skin would find it very drying…you surely need a moisturiser after this.
Overall I would say its perfect for oily skin..and controls oil and cleanses well..comes in various sizes..and one of the economical tea tree face wash in the market.
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Maybe..if and when I need
Have you tried the Garnier Pure Active Neem Face Wash ?
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The bold new addition to our iconic cruelty-free White Musk range, White Musk Smoky Rose is a tantalizing floriental fragrance. This darkly seductive scent opens with an elegant fusion of bergamot, pink pepper and blackcurrant before rising to a floral-musky heart. Here, a beguiling bouquet of bitter-sweet tobacco flower and a unique black smoky rose accord is tempered by delicate orange flower. This melts into a sophisticated blend of cruelty-free sensual musk, immortelle flower and olibanum to create a daring fragrance like no other.
An alluring evening fragrance with an illicit hint of danger, White Musk Smoky Rose will unleash your inner rebel…do you dare to wear it?
Dare to discover
Bath & Shower Gel Lather up with our intensely fragrant, soap-free gel that won’t dry out skin.
SHOWER GEL MUSK SMOKY ROSE 250 ML – 795
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BODY LOTION WHITE MUSK SMOKY ROSE 250 ML – 1295
Fragrance Mist Spray this lightly-scented mist all-over for a seductive fragrance experience.
BODY MIST WHITE MUSK SMOKY ROSE 100 ML – 1195
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EDP WHITE MUSK SMOKY ROSE 30 ML – 2095
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Unleash your inner bombshell with a hot new look this Valentine’s Day with Colorbar Cosmetics. Steal the spotlight in the hottest make up trends of the season, for a flawless finish.
If your V-Day plans include getting all dolled up, then opt for a look that stays on and brings out the best in you. For a flawless base, apply Colorbar’s “Timeless Filling & Lifting Foundation” and Compact followed by Shimmer Bar in ‘Rosy Pink’ to highlight your facial features. Start with a sexy smokey eye shadow for a perfect Valentine’s Day look. Colorbar’s ‘Long lasting 18 Eyeshadow Pots’ and I Glide eye pencils in bold colors are ideal for those captivating dramatic eyes.
Punch up your pout with Colorbar’s bold and bright range of lip colors. Choose from Colorbar’s most luscious lip colors “Pout In a Pot” and “Take me as i am” to give a hint of shine to your look and add sass to your Valentine outfit.
Forget about the accessories and add a Jewelled tone to your look with Colorbar’s dazzling shades of metallic and Glitterati nail lacquer to add the finishing touch.
Colorbar’s “Stay the Day Finishing Mist” is a must for your Valentine’s makeup to make it last longer.
Go steal the spotlight this Valentines with a complete look from Colorbar Cosmetics.
What the Company claims: Lip N’ Cheek is a water-resistant cream that colors lips and cheeks with a natural touch.
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.500/- for 10ml
I had mentioned about the Lip N’ Cheek HERE with all the swatches..and also the shades available..
Shades:
Poppy: A bright orange
Freesia: A nude brown..MLBB kinda shade
Dahlia: Rust brown
Rose: Pretty pink brown
Lily: Light Peach
Tulip : Brick orange
Amaryllis : A light milky brown
Lotus: Pale Pink
Orchid: Pretty Deep Berry
I am reviewing the shade Orchid today.
It comes in a small tube form..with a slant applicator. Its quite thin in consistency and light water like in texture..
But the pigmentation is nice..once blended on the cheeks or lips..it stays ans stays..
It basically gives a soft hue or tint..a very natural look..and is perfect for everyday..when you do not want too bright a color or a lipstick on yourself…and something that stays put whole day..for the cheeks, it gives a soft flushed look..
Orchid is a deep berry shade..that gives a beetroot like pink flush to the cheeks and lips.
Pros:
1. Convenient packaging.
2. Though its a small tube, it actually contains 10 ml and being a tint, its quite a good qty.
3. Stays put whole day.
4. Gives a soft tint to the lips and a flushed look to the cheeks.
5. You just need a little bit as it is quite pigmented.
Cons:
1. Kryolan stores are not located everywhere and its not available online too.
Overall, I would say its quite worth it..and a must try..I also love the shades Poppy and Rose apart from Orchid. Check out all the shades HERE. Highly recommend it.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 3.5/5
Colorbar Pout in a Pot Lip Color Fabel Pink Review, Swatches
Colorbar Pout in a Pot is nothing but a revamped version of their lip pots..and now comes with this brush and mirror packaging.
What the Company claims: A luscious range of lip colours Pout in a Pot for plump and gorgeous lips. A rich creamy lip colour is a must-have for the upcoming season. Pamper your pout with this attractively plumping lip color that stays color-true and gives lips beautiful, lustrous depth. Pout in a Pot is loaded with emollients to deep nourish and moisturise your lips. It is a rich creamy formula that gives you shining hue in a single stroke. The lip colour has silky texture and luxurious finish and you don?t need to apply lip gloss over it. Packed in an attractive transparent jar the lip colour is easy to carry in your bag. Moreover, the pot has a mirror and special applicator that makes it easy to use.
Ingredients:
Shades Available:
Ange Rose
Tricky Orange
Fabel Pink
Charming Pink
Coral Slash
Rosa Petal
Rhythmic Pink
Tan me Brown
MRP: Rs.550/- for 4g
How to use: Line the lips with a suitable lip liner. Apply lip color with a lip brush on both upper and lower lips. To refresh and even out, press lips together. Using a lip brush gives a richer and more precise color application.
It comes in a flip cover packaging with a mirror on one side..and the brush is outside..which I tried removing in all possible ways..but it just did not budge..and I stopped trying :/
It is super creamy and pigmented..highly glossy…love the texture..
Also it stays for a 3-4 hours and leaves behind a stain..but does transfer on objects..
003 Fabel Pink is no pink..but a soft coral on me..
1. Nice packaging…handy mirror and brush (If it comes out, that is :p)
2. Super creamy
3 Very pigmented.
4. Stays for 3-4 hours and leaves behind a stain.
5. No lip balm or gloss needed..quite moisturising and glossy.
6. Feels quite light..and does not smear or spread.
Cons:
1. Little expensive.
2. Does transfer on everything.
3. Brush is of no use to me..as just does not come out :/
Overall I did say..these are quite nice..and perfect for times when you do not want heavy rich colors..but something casual yet nice..Also the shades available are all nice..I do recommend these..
Oxyglow Bearberry and Grape Fairness Skin Lightening Facewash Review
By Shruti
Product: Oxyglow Bearberry and Grape Fairness Facewash
Qty.: 110 ml.
Price: Rs.115/-
What the Company claims: The bearberry and grape fairness face wash helps in preventing roughness of skin by deep cleansing the pores. It helps in restoring the optimum moisture balance of the skin. It is a skin lightening fairness face wash which helps in maintaining the youthfulness of the skin as well.
Directions for Use: It is to be used twice an day followed up with oxyglow intensive moisturizing lotion.
Review
The oxyglow bearberry and grape fairness face wash looks very appealing. The entire look and feel of the product is interesting. Through the transparent tube the face wash is visible and it immediately ups our curiosity quotient. Small purplish blue beads / granules of the bearberry and grape extracts beg for attention. They keep us engaged and after a minute or so you end up realising it is not a toy (the beads going up and down is pretty fun) but a face wash.
Just like the looks, the aroma of this product is fruity and refreshing. How I wish I could go on writing only the good stuff about it. For me this face wash did not quiet work. I have a combination skin (leaning more towards dry skin) and an oily T-zone and when used upon, the face wash ended up making my skin (especially the area around the lips and chin) feel very dry instead of moisturizing it.
The fact that this product contains SLES (sodium lauryl ether sulphate), SLS (Sodium laureth sulphate) which is a cleansing and foaming agent is not reassuring. It could cause skin / eye irritation for those allergic to it. For me this was not a deterrent as I am not allergic to any of the above.
On the other hand some Grape seed, Aloe Vera, Bearberry and Chamomile extracts help in inducing a relaxing fragrance and feel to the skin. This product might work wonders for the oily skin type. It will surely provide some good moisture balancing and rejuvenation to the oily skin type.
As far as the packaging is concerned, it is a very convenient tube with a flip cap. The pricing is also fine.
Let me summarize this one for you all:-
Pros:
1. Attractive purple granules lends an appealing look
2. Foams well
3. Very refreshing fragrance
4. Will work well for the oily skin type
5. Has many extracts of fruits (grape, bearberry etc) and plants (chamomile)
6. Enriched with Vitamin E
7. Decent quantity and pricing
Cons:
1. Not suitable for all skin types
2. Contains some chemicals which could cause allergic reactions
3. Feels little more chemical based than natural
Price Rating: 8/10
Availability: 8/10
Overall Rating: 6/10
I might not buy it again, since it did not suite my skin type. For those with oily skin would you like to give it a try? Do let us know here!
I saw these pics of Parineeti online and ..the girl has actually lost quite a lot of weight to be paired opposite Siddharth Malhotra in Hasee Toh Phasee..
At Suzuki’s Let’s Scooter Launch, she looked fab in a mustard yellow palazzo jumpsuit..I loved the jumpsuit too..the color, the structure..very flattering for the figure..
Or is the jumpsuit magic that they look slimmer ? Remember Sonakshi Sinha in a black Rachel Roy jumpsuit and spiked Steve Madden heels..she looked killer !
