Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil, Kiss Kiss Matte Lipstick Review

Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil, Kiss Kiss Matte Lipstick Review

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Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil, Kiss Kiss Matte Lipstick Review

Hi guys,

Guerlain has relaunched in India and I had attended their event last month.  They launched the Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil and the Kiss Kiss Matte Lipsticks. I have been trying them out since quite some time now and here are my thoughts.

About the Abeille Royale Range:  Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil offers the skin all the power of Guerlain-exclusive ingredients: Ouessant Black Bee Honey and exclusive Royal Jelly. This revolutionary formula combines the power of a serum, the richness of an oil and the freshness of a lotion. The skin appears instantly smoother, plumper and revitalized. Replenishing micro-drops of oil* are released at the very last minute, leaving the complexion looking radiant. The skin feels incredibly silky and baby-soft to the touch.

Abeille Royale: repair born of science and the bee.
In research going back ten years, Guerlain has scientifically proven the effectiveness of bee products in boosting the skin’s repair mechanisms. Abeille Royale offers an advanced solution to effectively combat the visible signs of ageing, namely wrinkles and loss of firmness.

Inspired by the latest discoveries in neuroscience, the new Abeille Royale Repairing Concentrate goes even further and, for the first time, targets the damage suffered by the skin’s nervous system with exposure to UV rays and other external aggressions. So the skin can repair itself more effectively and fully.

Directions for use: Shake the bottle.  Take 2-3 drops of the oil.  Apply morning and night to the face and neck before the cream, instead of, or before the serum. For greater effectiveness, use the special lifting application technique.

MRP: Rs.6025/- for 30ml

Ingredients:

It was so interesting to know about Island of Ouessant in France and how it is situated in a way that it is far off pollution and diseases and also the wind blows in a way that no polluted air comes on the island. It is a natural habitat for the black bees, one of it’s kind and a unique species. The honey from these black bees is of unraveled purity and that is used by Guerlain in it’s products. If you see the black bee sign on a Guerlain product, it contains this purest honey from those black bees. Guerlain works closely on maintaining and preserving the island and the bees.

The oil comes in a glass bottle with a dropper. It has royal jelly beads settled down and you need to shake the bottle before dispensing the product. The texture is almost like water, it doesn’t feel like an oil at all. It’s more like a watery serum but you can definitely feel the hydration once you use it.

I love how light weight it is, have been using this since the past 3 weeks now and I love how it makes my skin feel. I even got a small pimple in between but this dried and settled the pimple and inflammation. You don’t feel like you have anything on your skin, yet still get the moisture boost. It has slight tackiness and works great as a primer.

I am in love with this light weight watery oil, skin feels softer, smoother, plumped and nourished. Highly recommend this.

Coming to the Kiss Kiss Matte Lipstick.

Claims: Guerlain imagines KissKiss Matte, a hydrating and plumping matte lipstick, intense like a lipstick and comfortable like a balm! The subtle spice extract it contains gives the impression of voluminous lips while the precious oils and the hyaluronic acid smooth and hydrate them. KissKiss Matte offers 9 captivating shades for all special occasions. The iconic packaging is adorned with a golden matte veil.

Ingredients: 1. Imperceptible spice extract giving the illusion of voluminous lips.
2. Precious oils to nourish, smooth and hydrate the lips.
3. The new generation of hyaluronic acid brings volume and curve to the lips.

Directions: KissKiss Matte routine :
1. Apply Liplift primer before lipstick and slightly beyond the lip contour, then blend in with the fingertips.
2. Apply KissKiss Matte directly to the lips for a matte finish and hydrated lips all day long.

MRP: Rs.2775/-

Shades Available: 9

First of all, look at that gorgeous and luxurious packaging. It looks and feels like a bar of gold, it is quite heavy and feels fancy on touch.

A matte lip colour which is hydrating and comfortable, don’t we all need that? They have a mix of reds, nudes, orange and plums.

I have the shade Wild Plum with me. The pigmentation is amazing and it glides on really well. It doesn’t emphasize dry lines or bleed on the lips. It’s pretty easy to use and goes smooth. It does have a little bit of sheen on application but that wears off in a while. The colour settles to a matte one and stays for 4-5 hours without eating or drinking. With eating and drinking, about 2-3 hours but leaves a nice stain behind for few more hours.

Wild Plum is a gorgeous medium mauve plum. I love the colour, pigmentation, formula, packaging, everything about these lipsticks. My favourite out of the lot was Crazy Nude. Highly recommend these too, they are better in terms of quality than Estee Lauder and Bobbi Brown and around similar price point.

Guerlain is available at Shoppers Stop, currently Juhu and Malad. But they are launching it online soon, mostly on Nykaa.

Have you tried Guerlain skincare or makeup? What do you think?

Anita Dongre’s Bridal Lehengas

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Brides, let your outfit dreams come alive with Anita Dongre’s Bridal Lehengas

As a bride, choosing the perfect outfit for your big day can be stressful. Today’s brides are more experimental and open to new styles with their trousseau choices. But when you’re out shopping, it is important that you choose outfits that are wearable and timeless. There are styles available in the market that will leave you spoilt for choice. But for most brides, the timelessness of the classic Indian bridal lehenga has a special place in the heart. If you’re among them, Anita Dongre presents her spectacular collection of bridal lehengas for you to turn your dream of being an elegant princess bride into reality.

Inspired by Anita Dongre’s travels through Rajasthan, the lehengas crafted by the label brim with royalty. Beautiful embroidery and gota-patti work on handwoven fabrics such as silk and cotton that take the form of an elegant bridal lehenga gives a royal feel and appearance. Here are some of my favourites from Anita Dongre’s creations of mesmerizing bridal lehengas for your indulgence.

1. For the day bride: The Zainab Lehenga

Light hues and pastel colours are the new rage for brides who have their ceremonies during the daytime. Anita Dongre’s The Zainab Lehenga is a sage green silk lehenga adorned with gota-patti, dori, pearl, sequin and zardosi, styled with a net dupatta embroidered with motifs of trees branching out into rustling leaves and blossoming flowers with chirping birds perched atop branches. Style this elegant lehenga with a dazzling mathapatti and a choker necklace to look like the princess of a fairytale.

2. For the timeless bride: The Karnika Lehenga

The timelessness of a red lehenga is known to enhance the inner glow of the effervescent bride. Anita Dongre’s The Karnika Lehenga is a red silk choli paired with a silk A-line lehenga, styled with a net dupatta, exquisitely embroidered with gota-patti, pearl, zardosi, sequin and dori work in motifs of lush trees. Inspired by the royalty of Rajasthani art, architecture, and culture, this gorgeous lehenga will make you look nothing less than a Rajput bride. Complement this stunning lehenga with jadau long earrings, a maangtikka, a choker and polki bangles to complete your look.

3. For the experimental bride: The Amardha Lehenga

Red, pink and orange are common colours chosen by brides. If you want to try something different, Anita Dongre brings you The Amardha Lehenga. It is a royal blue silk lehenga embellished with mirror work, dori, resham and sequin work, styled with a silk dupatta with gota-patti, dori, zardosi, sequin and pearl work. Look like the star brightening your special evening in this beautiful lehenga. Pair this timeless creation with stunning pearl drop earrings, a jadau necklace and blue embroidered mojri heels to get the regal look.

4. For the forever-fashionable bride: The Niryasa Lehenga & Arsika Shirt

If you’re a bride who wants to ditch the traditional lehenga-choli look and don’t want the heaviness of a dupatta, Anita Dongre presents to you The Nirvasa Lehenga & Arsika Shirt. A champagne organza shirt and silk skirt with pockets on either sides. It is exquisitely embellished with intricate gota patti, dori, zardosi, sequin, and pearl embellishments, and is paired with a natural obi belt cinched at the waist. Complete this look with floral earrings and block heels to look like the bride of a new era.

Choose Anita Dongre’s classic and elegant designer bridal lehengas to charm your way through your big day!

How I found the best Bridal Makeup Artist in Delhi

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How I found the best Bridal Makeup Artist in Delhi

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Which is the most awaited occasion of one’s life? There may be many such occasions but the most special and most awaited one is the Marriage. Wedding Day is very special day of one’s life and everyone wants to look most gorgeous, most beautiful on her D-day. I too had different dreams and different expectations for my D-day, but more than me, my parents were excited for the same. They were all busy, preparing for the various ceremonies, hiring different service providers and a lot more.

As a Child, I always wanted to look great on my D-day. By the grace of God, I was blessed with a pretty face and great personality. Still, you need someone to help you in enhancing your looks with great makeup abilities and skilled hands. I and Arunima who is my best friend, sister from another mother, partner in crimes and everything, decided to look for some professional Makeup Artist. It was very difficult to find a Professional Bridal Makeup Artist in Delhi as here there are numerous professionals and to choose the best among them is the most tedious job.

Arunima suggested me to go for Lakme Salon or VLCC Makeup Parlour. But to my utter despair, they didn’t provide home services rather you have to visit them in order to get ready. I was not ready to visit them as I wanted to adore myself at the ease and satisfaction of my home, so I asked her to get some professional who can visit us. Now, that was the challenge. Still she decided to help me. We started the hunt for the Best Bridal Makeup Artist in Delhi. We went to the famous parlours in our locality, but were not satisfied with the quality of their makeup products. Few of them didn’t have portfolios and some of them were just pathetic at their work. We also visited some of the posh localities to discover some classy yet in-budget makeup artist, but all were efforts went to vain. Neither Arunima nor I was satisfied with their work style and portfolio. It was just a month left and I was unable to find any good professional for my makeup. The thought was enough to shake my patience and I was really panicked at that situation.

UrbanClap brought us the best Bridal Makeup Artist

Both of us were strained out and were sitting in front of our respective laptops, searching for the best Bridal Makeup Artist in Delhi on the company listing sites like Just Dial and Yellow pages. The very few of the contacts which we received from these sites were either fake or the quality of their work were not up to the mark. We were very disappointed with the kind of service providers we met on these websites. We were very tired up with this bridal makeup artist hunt and I and Arunima decided that we will use our skills to get ready on my D-day. Arunima suggested me to watch some Makeup videos on You Tube so that we can have an idea about the products which can be used and the way it must be applied. I agreed to her and we logged in to You Tube to find some of the great videos describing the Bridal Makeup. As soon as we played the first video there came a pop up ad of UrbanClap with a tagline, “Find the best service Providers in your town, that too at one tap.”

I and Arunima both looked into each other’s eyes and yes, it was decided that we have to download the same app. I took my phone and opened the apple store for the iOS devices. There I found the UrbanClap app and clicked on the download button. The superfast JIO service just took few seconds to install the app on my iOS device. I opened the app and filled few of my personal details and requirements meant to get registered on the app. I must say the app is very user friendly and very smooth. After getting registered on the app, I typed Bridal Makeup Artists in Delhi in the search area in order to find the professional Makeup artist. As soon as I tapped on the search button, to my ultimate surprise, there flashed a huge list of Bridal Makeup Artist who were present in Delhi NCR. Now unfortunately, it was again a headache to filter the best among all of them. But that was my thinking, truth was a bit different and I must say finding the professional from UrbanClap was a cake walk.

How to find the best Bridal Makeup Artist from UrbanClap?

When I saw that huge list of professional’s flashing on I Phone’s screen, I was a bit scared but soon I realised that with every professional there were some ratings which they got from their previous clients. Now that was easy to understand and I started filtering them on the basis of their ratings and reviews they received from their clients. After refining them on the basis of the ratings and reviews, I took the pain to send them the e-mails asking them for their price quotes, as now we had to stick to our budget before deciding for our prospective bridal makeup artist.

Arunima was very surprised when she saw the portfolios of the professionals we received along with their price quotes. We reviewed their portfolios a several times and calculated the budget according to their work and finally decided for a professional. Personally, I will suggest that while looking for any service provider from UrbanClap, you must read their reviews and compare the ratings. They will help you a lot in landing for the best professional you need.

Why UrbanClap?

Why you want to choose the best? Is there any answer for this? I hope no, we choose the best because that is the best. You should try UrbanClap because it is the best app which is bridging the huge gap between the needy service seekers and the skilled service providers. 

We finalised the professional and called him for the meeting. Looking into his work portfolio more deeply, and believing on his words we finalised him for my makeover on my D-day. Getting him was my luck and I am just thankful to the whole UrbanClap team for letting me get the most skilled professional Bridal Makeup Artist in Delhi for my Wedding day. He just turned my pretty face prettier and all the photographs of my wedding day and other ceremonies were just perfect. He proved what he said and I was too happy with his work.

Mr. Amitabh Tripathi and his whole team from “Gorgeous” studios are highly recommended by me to everyone who wants a makeover for any occasion. They are the best at their profession and will never let you down. They did everything with ultimate precision. The makeup products they used were very light and skin friendly. UrbanClap got me the best Bridal Makeup Artist in Delhi and I am really thankful to both the “Gorgeous Studios” team and the whole UrbanClap team.

Bollywood Actresses Who Nailed The Punjabi Kudi Look

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Bollywood Actresses Who Nailed The Punjabi Kudi Look

By Nidhal

There is something indescribable about an archetypal Punjabi kudi, isn’t it? An aura of cheerfulness, pertness with oodles of vivaciousness and a my-way- or-the- highway attitude that she naturally exudes – Punjabi ladies compel one to take a second, more relaxed look at the firebrand lasses.

With respect to their choices in raiment, they know what they want and make no bones about it and boy, they look drop-dead gorgeous in everything that they swaddle themselves in as if it were tailor- made for them in the first place.

A number of our leading ladies in Tinsel-town have oft essayed Punjabi characters. While some went too loud and embarked on a cheesy treacle, others gripped the audience, critics and fashion connoisseurs effortlessly. Discounting for the ones who took the audience for a ride, here is a precis of those leading Bollywood Actresses Who Nailed The Punjabi Kudi Look.

1. ANUSHKA SHARMA- With a radiant skin, glossy mane, piercing gaze and go-getter persona, Anushka slipped into the role of a typical Punjabi girl from Delhi named Shruti Kakkar in Band Baaja Baaraat opposite then newcomer – Ranveer Singh effortlessly. While the flick was exalted for its fresh script and execution, we cannot get over the burst of vivaciousness Anushka brought to the silver screen with her Punjabi character.

2. KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN- Here comes a Punjabi kudi in real life too. It is trite that expectations hit the ceiling when a real-life Punjabi lass essays a reel-life Punjabi character. Kareena’s portrayal of the loudmouth but lovable Geet in the 2007 rom-com opposite Shahid Kapoor – Jab We Met, won her accolades and appreciation from all corners. Naturally, she looks an archetypal Punjabi lady onscreen convincingly!

3. ALIA BHATT- The young and perky actress swaddled herself in typical bright Punjabi outfits in the rom-com Humpty Sharma ki Dulhania opposite the livewire Varun Dhawan who played the titular role. With oodles of rumbustiousness and boisterousness, she looked adorable onscreen.

4. PREITY ZINTA- With that enviable dimple on her cheek, Preity Zinta slipped into the role of a rustic Punjabi lass effortlessly. Clad in colour co-ordinated Punjabi salwar Kameez, while beaming joyfully she infused a new energy on the 77 mm screen.

5. GENELIA D’SOUZA- The livewire Genelia essayed the character of a Punjabi girl – Mini in Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya opposite her now-hubby Riteish Deshmukh. Donned in typical embellished Punjabi suits and exuding a carefree attitude, Genelia nailed the look.

6. KAJOL- And who can give the powerhouse performer Kajol’s role in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham a miss? Essaying the role of a typical Chandni Chowk motormouth, her portrayal is hard to miss. Chirpy, bubbling with gusto and an out and out live-wire, she hits the bulls-eye with her styling and acting chops.

7. SABA QAMAR – A newbie to B-town, Pakistani actress Saba Qamar’s acting credentials are hard to overlook. So is her cherubic semblance. In the critically and commercially acclaimed Hindi Medium, Saba essayed the role of Mita Batra and carried off the typical Delhi lingo, mannerisms and body language convincingly.

So with that, we wrap up the look-book for the day. Did we miss out on of the leading ladies who, in your view should have made it to our list?

P.S: I do not own the images in this post

Which ones out of the aforementioned ladies caught your eyes the most?

Indian Wedding Outfits for The Bride’s/Groom’s Brother

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Indian Wedding Outfits for The Bride’s/Groom’s Brother

By Sanchita

While plethora of options available for women when it comes to wedding guest outfits or attires, there are only handful of them available for men. One of the reasons is that men tends to stick to the tried and tested formals or traditional wear for ages but recently, there are various ethnic outfit inspirations have come up for the wedding guest outfits or attires for men. Choosing a Indian wedding outfit for the bride or groom’s brother can be slightly difficult. One has to choose the attire cautiously which should not overshadow the outfit of the groom but it should be unique and stylish enough. I have enlisted below the various choices for the Indian Wedding Outfits for Men (especially The Bride’s/Groom’s Brother) which ranges from classic suit to experimental polo pants. Let u have a look at the list.

1. Classic Suit look –

Nothing beats the classic! A well tailored suit for the handsome brother of the bride and groom is seriously unmatchable. If the wedding is a morning occasion, try the soothing colors like sky blue and white with perfectly gelled hair. For the night occasion, one can opt for black textured satin, perhaps, with a shawl collar and flapless pockets.

Also Read: Places to Shop Indian Wear in Mumbai

2. Bandhgala Semi-formal Suit –

One of the newest and catchy trends for the wedding attire for men is the – Bandhgala Suit. It is a classic combo of westerns and traditional attire and also help the man attain that look with ease. You can choose any luxurious fabric with the embellishment of your choice or even go for sleek black one. It goes great with the traditional and festive atmosphere at the Indian wedding.

3. Sherwani

Sherwani is probably the easiest pick for the Bride’s/Groom’s Brother. If you are absolutely short on time or you don’t want to experiment at all, this is the best option to choose from. There are various designs of sherwani available for men in the Indian market. One can surely look super stylish by accessorizing the outfit. You can add a turban with dupatta, belts, embellishment or even jewellery or multi-string pearl neckpiece. This will definitely add a royal touch.

4. Nehru Jacket

Nehru jackets with kurtas have become one of the hottest trends for men. This wedding outfit can be easily customized for day or night occasions and one can experiment with fresh and bright colours. You can also opt for various textures, patterns and fabrics. We have seen Bollywood celebrities like Saif Ali Khan, Siddharth Malhotra, etc sporting the Nehru jackets look with such posh and glamour.

5. Kurta Payjama

Kurta Payjama is not new as men’s wedding attire but various cuts, pattern, fabrics have revived the fashion for men. You can opt for dupatta or turban to complete the look. One can choose the fabric and color as per the day or evening wedding.

6. Floral jackets

Who said that floral jackets are only for women? Men can rock the floral jacket look for any wedding occasion. While choosing the floral jacket, keep the length in mind and also the kurta below must be simple. In this way, the embellishments will be nicely balanced and give a stylish look to the brother of bride of bridegroom.

Also Read: How to Plan Your Wedding

7. Palazzo with Sherwani

Women are well aware of the ‘palazzo’ outfit but do you know that the men can rock it too for traditional occasions? This is surely a sensational wedding outfit for men and you can mix and match the wear as you like. The palazzo can be teamed up with heavily embellished jacket or kurta on top.

8. Polo pants

Polo pants and bandgala is another classy, stylish and trendy look for men’s wedding attire. In facts, back in the day many rajas and maharajas used to wear polo pants for hunting and other royal occasions. Team up the slightly flared polo pants with a well-fitted or tailored jacket or coat on top. The look is extremely elegant and stylish.

9. Royal Look

I drooled on this look worn by the charming Fawad Khan who walked for Manish Malhotra for the collection inspired by the fabled land of Persia. This look is absolutely resplendent with a long, flowing bandhgala frock-kurta that has every bit of glamour and grandeur, it was paired with a maroon wrapped tunic.

10. Dhoti Pants

Dhoti is one of the most worn traditional Indian wear for men but it’s difficult to carry. Well, we have a solution! The dhoti pants with the flare of dhoti gives you the perfect illusion and can be easily and stylishly paired with bandhgala, kurta, sherwani or Nehru jacket for any wedding occasion.

So all you men out there, what’s your pick? And women, your favourite on men?

P.S: Images from Google and Pinterest

Best Bridal Makeup Artists in Delhi, Prices, Contact Details

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Best Bridal Makeup Artists in Delhi, Prices, Contact Details

By Sanchita

Wedding makeup isn’t easy. You just cant cake up the face and look like you have kilos of makeup and end up looking nothing like yourself. It is such an occasion where you just can’t get away with the wrong shade of lip color or blush because the spotlight will always be on you, throughout. Therefore it is best to rely on the professional bridal makeup artists. Delhi has a bunch of stylists, and makeup artists to choose from and thus the bride is surely spoilt for choice for her wedding day. But, choosing the best amongst so many options is definitely a difficult task to begin with. We have enlisted the best bridal makeup artists and you may consider booking an appointment with for your wedding day.

1. Guru Makeup Artist (Gursewak)

Gursewak Singh (popularly known as Guru Makeup Artist) is one of the top bridal makeup artists in Delhi. He has worked for famous brands like MAC and Make Up For Ever and later took up freelance bridal makeup assignments all over Delhi & NCR. He is also available for destination weddings. Most of his brides have minimal and contemporary makeup look with enhanced features and also does the makeup according to the preference to the clients. Apart from bridal work, he has also worked for fashion shows, movie industry, photography, TV, etc. You can surely take a look of his brides on his website www.gurumakeupart.com

CONTACT DETAILS – Phone: +91 9582 01 84 95 and Email: info@gurumakeupart.com

Also Read: Best Bridal Makeup Artists in Bangalore and Best Bridal Makeup Artists in Kolkata

2. Ambika Pillai

Ambika Pillai is the most popular bridal artists of Delhi. Her awards for makeup include Vogue Best Make-up Artist Award 2011, Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Female Awards for Best Hair and Makeup Artist 2009 and Bharat Nirman Super Achievers Award 2007. The bridal services include hair wash, hairstyling, draping as well and hence you won’t have to look any further. However, she is not available for destination weddings but her senior makeup artists are. Every bride of her looks elegant and flawless and you can check more details on her website www.ambikapillai.com

CONTACT DETAILS – D-16 South Extension Part 2, 3rd floor, above Fitness First, New Delhi – 110049. Mobile: +91 8377019766 and Email: customercare@ambikapillai.com

3. Chandni Singh

Chandni Singh is one of the most high-priced bridal artists of Delhi but she’s totally worth it. Every bride of her has this charming look where she accentuates the features and tries minimalistic look on her brides. She lays emphasis on the base which should be smooth and flawless. Chandni Singh’s offered services for brides includes hair, makeup, and nails. You can check more of her work on her webpage www.chandnisingh.com

CONTACT DETAILS – Phone: +91 11 41666441 442 and +91 9810085243. Email: Chandni@ChandniSingh.com

Also Read: Top 10 Locations for the Perfect Destination Wedding in India

4. Komal Gulati

Komal Gulati is an expert on international bridal makeup and her work is pure magic. Her lays emphasis on how the bride should look dewy, glowing and yet keeps the bridal makeup minimal and classy. She is mainly Delhi-based and also takes freelance assignments. She makeup courses include Professional School of Makeup London and another course from the famous Beyond The Fringe, Sydney. Thus, she is a thorough professional in her field. She does air-makeup as well and also check out her works on www.komalgulati.com

CONTACT DETAILS – Phone: +91 9811033843. Email: komal@komalgulati.com/makeupkg@gmail.com

5. Shruti Sharma

Shruti Sharma is Delhi based bridal makeup artist who started as a freelance makeup artist in 2008. She has her own bridal studio at Chattarpur, New Delhi and she is available for outstations as well. Her fee ranges between Rs. 20k to 40k in general. Every bride of hers has flawless glowing skin with expressive eye makeup. You can see glimpses of her work on her website www.shrutisharmamakeup.in

CONTACT DETAILS – Phone: +918800578358 / +919899048153 and Email: roguealert@gmail.com

Top 10 Locations for the Perfect Destination Wedding in India

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Top 10 Locations for the Perfect Destination Wedding in India

By Sanchita

Wedding is a ‘once in a lifetime’ kind of affair and every one desires to have this day perfectly of what they have pictured so far. Indian weddings are mostly known to be larger than life with all the pomp and show and what makes it even more splendid and magnificent is the perfect destination. India is a country of races and communities and every corner of the nation offers excellent wedding destinations with choices variegating from the wedding beside the pristine white beaches, magnificent forts or the serenity of mountains and rivers.

Every destination is breathtaking and thus the destination of your choice which will make the wedding a cherished event forever etched in your memory. So, to narrow down your lists, here’s the compilation of the list of ten wonderful sites for a Destination Wedding in India.

1. Goa

This is India’s one of the trendiest and splendid location for a destination wedding. If you want the exotic feel of the grand affair with the beauty of pristine beaches, palm trees, mouth-watering sea food, wine, music with serenity and calmness all around, Goa should on top of the list. The dream fairy tale wedding you have been planning with the magnificently decorated beach is surely one of the best things in the world. You can also have the quiet ceremonial rituals of the old churches with ethnic beauty.

It is surely breathtaking to tie the knot against the backdrop of beaches that are flanked by the gleaming blue water. For location if you want a luxurious place, you can go for Park Hyatt Goa, Taj, Leela, and Radisson Resorts or choose the peacefulness and gentle waves of Arabian Sea. The best time for the wedding in Goa is between October to January. With the pleasant cool climate.

Also Read: Mumbai Bridal Diaries

2. Udaipur

Do you remember Kalki Kochelin’s Wedding from the movie Ye Jawani Hai Deewani? Udaipur is one of the finest destinations for Indian wedding. It is known as the “the “Venice of the East” due to its rich heritage, culture and architectural splendour. It is surrounded by lakes on all sides and this romantic destination is perfect for tying the knot. The royal palaces, castles, splendid lakes and sheer beauty of the place will give you the extraordinary fairy-tale wedding one can hope for. The popular venues in Udaipur for weddings are Jag Mandir Palace or the Oberoi- UdaiVilas, Devi Gargh, Fateh Garh Palace, Chunda Palace, Leela Palace Kempinski. The best time would be August to December. However, make sure you do the bookings early.

3. Jaipur

Jaipur is another royal location for destination weddings. This royal capital of Rajasthan is often known as the ‘Pink City’ that offers a mélange of heritage and exquisiteness for all the grandiose marriage celebrations with the authentic ostentatious palaces or erstwhile mansions. The majestic wedding with nothing but be a royal affair with the aristocratic decorations. The best places for the destination wedding will be the Raj Palace, Rambagh Palace, and Jai Mahal Palace. The best time would be early November or late February but make sure you plan everything well in advance.

4. Jodhpur

Jodhpur, serves as the gateway to the mysterious land of boundless sands, is again situated in Rajasthan, which clearly has no earth of exotic and regal destination for the big fat Indian weddings. The grand palaces are great for extravagant weddings in the beautiful ‘blue city’. The beauty, magnificence and sheer royalty of this place is outstanding and a dream destination. The suitable places in Jodhpur will be Ranbanka Palace, Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhavan Palace and Ajit Bhawan. The best time would be September to November. However, do confirm with the venue officials for customizing your wedding package if you are on a budget.

5. Agra

Agra sounds one of most clichéd destinations for wedding but the splendid beauty of the place cant be ignored at all. The place is itself the epitome of love with the beauty of the Taj Mahal and has a touch of historic and ethnic beauty to it. Thus, the opulent and royal wedding ceremony can easily be conducted here with numerous wedding venues. This city has many gigantic hotels and resorts looking across the Taj. The best time for the wedding in Agra is between October to January.

6. Hyderabad

Hyderabad is known as the “Pearl City” and indeed it is a city of pearls and nizams. Thus, this is surely one of the dream wedding destinations with a real and the romantic one. The best and opulent venue would be the Taj Falaknuma Palace surrounded by the rich culture of Nizams. The palce is situated majestically on the hills of about two-thousand- foot high and the grandeur celebration with be eye catching. The Main Lawns holds a capacity of 1500 guests. The other places would be the Chowmallah Palace in Hyderabad. The time for tying the knot would be October onwards.

7. Kerala

Kerala, one of the best destinations for wedding, is also commonly known as ‘God’s Own Country’. The serenity of sprawling backwaters and various inland water bodies is the beauty one can crave for. One of the best resorts in India called the The Leela, located at Kovalam, is a perfect pick for destination wedding. Apart from that, there are various beaches, straggling tea gardens of Munnar; or in the heritage building of Kochi fort. The best time to tie the knot in Kerala is from September to March.

8. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Go a little offbeat and tie the knot amidst the white sand beaches, possibly in an astonishing private resort. The place is surely a paradise with the charm of idyllic beaches and lush green forests. One of the famous places for wedding is the Havelock or the Ross Islands. You can also go for the Munjoh Ocean Resort which is a luxuriant and lavish property that is one of the most remarkable and unique resorts in Havelock. The best time pick would be in winter months.

9. Shimla

If you want a summer wedding yet a comfortable weather to begin with, Shimla is the best place for a destination wedding. The alluring mountains and the delightful city is going to make this memorable event etched in your heart forever. The beauty of tying the knot in a forest guest house or campside with rivers flowing by is going to make the wedding look extraordinary and unconventional. Woodville Palace and Radisson Hotel are some popular venues in Shimla for arranging wedding ceremonies.

10. Rishikesh

Marriage is a holy union to two souls and what place, other than the highly religious place like Rishikesh, can be an option? The pleasing, sacramental and splendid backdrop of the banks of the holy river Ganga in Varanasi or Rishikesh adds devoutness and sanctity to the ceremony. The bets place would be the banks of River Ganges, Ganga Kinare which is a fascinating haven for wedding celebrations. Apart from that, you can also choose The Hotel
Ganga Kinare. Traditional wedding ceremonies are also held under the open skies. October to March would be the best time but make your bookings well in advance.

So, which is your favourite destination for your big day?

Oct 2017 Fab Bag Review & Unboxing

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Oct 2017 Fab Bag Review & Unboxing

Hi guys,

I got the Oct Fab Bag today, ya pretty quick this time and delivery on a Sunday. I did a quick unboxing video too.

The theme for this month is ‘Steal the Limelight’. It’s a gold-copper textured glittery bag, the bag is really nice, I just wish it was little bigger.

MRP: Rs.599/- (Buy HERE)

Products I received:

  • Sugar Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick in 11 Greige Rage (Rs.499)
  • Mond’Sub Gold Facial Mask (Rs.250)
  • Kronokare City Detox Face Wash 30ml (Rs.150)
  • Yuana Premium Hair Oil 50ml (Rs.337)

I had an option to pick one Sugar product from all the Sugar products and shades including the new Creme Lipsticks and the Smudge Me not new 10 shades.

I liked 1-2 shades in particular from the new additions and picked Greige Rage. I quite like this shade and happy with my choice 🙂

Sugar Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick Greige Rage

Mond’Sub Gold Facial Mask looks interesting, I haven’t tried it yet and look forward to trying it out.

Mond’Sub Gold Facial Mask

Rest two are deluxe sized samples, the Kronokare City Detox Face Wash is a repetition which I am not happy with. Yuana Hair Oil looks decent but it has mineral oil in ingredients which I am not too excited about.

The total value of the products in the bag comes to Rs.1236/-

Overall I would say it’s an ok bag. If you are looking to get a new Sugar product anyway, then you can go for it as you get your product plus three additional things. Otherwise you can skip this month’s bag.

Did you get your October Fab Bag? What did you receive?

Stay Quirky BadAss Lipsticks Review, All Swatches

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Stay Quirky BadAss Lipsticks Review, All Swatches

Hi guys,

After nail paints, Stay Quirky has launched lipsticks now. I got all 24 shades and have reviewed and swatched for you all.

MRP: Rs.275/- for 4.2g (Currently on sale at Rs.199/-) (Buy HERE)

They come in a small, rectangular packaging. The names are all super quirky, the shade options are really good. They have conventional neutrals to bold reds and berries to unconventional yellow, blue, green.

The best part is the price, they are pretty affordable and offer a pretty good qty.

The formula is semi matte, it does have a little shine initially but it settles off in some time. These are creamy and moisturizing and comfortable on the lips.

They are not transfer proof and stay for about 3-4 hours, the darker colours do leave a nice stain.

I highly recommend trying them for the price, especially if you wanted to try an unconventional shade or experiment a bit.

Here are all the swatches..I have divided them into 4 parts of 6 each i.e. from 1 to 6, 7 to 12, 13 to 18 and 19 to 24

1 to 6
Kiss Me Full Throttle, Snog Me As An Animal, Caress My Lips
Fool, Liar Liar Lips On Fire, Shut Up & Kiss Me Already,
Shamelessly Horny Lips
7 to 12
Angel with Devil’s Kiss, Saint With Sinner’s Lips, Put Your Lips
on Mine, Biting Not Allowed, Bad Girl Wild Lips, Lip Kiss Is The
Beginning
13 to 18
Hickey Special, Only Lust Allowed, Your Place Or Mine, Lips Are
Up Here, Stain the Collar, Get Lipsy Not Handsy
19 to 24
Erotic Secret Message, Go All the Way, Boost My Mood, Insane
Nibbling, Certainly NSFW, Want to Get Messy

And the video..

My favourites are Liar Liar Lips on Fire, Angel with Devil’s Kiss, Bad Girl Wild Lips, Hickey Special, Erotic Secret Message and Want to Get Messy

Have you tried the Stay Quirky BadAss Lipsticks yet? What do you think?

ShopBop Event of the Season Sale 17

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ShopBop Event of the Season Sale 17

Hi guys,

So ShopBop is back with another amazing sale! Starting today 26th Sept 7AM New York Time till 29th Sept 11:59 PT.

You get 20% off on all orders below $500 and 25% off on all orders above $500. And it includes both full price and sale items.

You only have to use the code ‘EOTS17‘ during checkout.

Brands I highly recommend checking out are

P.S.: There are some brand exclusions from the sale though. (Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Ray-Ban are excluded)