Pioneering beauty trends for the modern and bold Indian woman, Lakmé launched its latest style statement – Lakmé Absolute Monochrome – a collection of chic, edgy and glamourous looks styled to perfectly suit the contrasting roles of the Indian woman. The Monochrome Day and Monochrome Night Looks will highlight the ramp at the Lakmé Grand Finale adorned by the creations of fashion visionaries Kallol Datta and Pankaj-Nidhi.
Sharply graphic, Monochrome is a look that reflects the color blocking trend in fashion, and channels attention to one part of the face to maximize the impact of make-up. Lakmé Absolute Monochrome looks have been put together with the Lakmé Absolute range of high performance make-up. Color vignettes for face, lips, eyes and nails, this range promises intense color and a flawless finish along with a 16-hour impeccable performance. Packed with skin enhancing ingredients, this super luxurious long wear range perfectly balances beauty and science.
Lakme Absolute Monochrome Day- Kallol Datta
Monochrome by Day:
The Monochrome day look begins with nourished, fresh and natural looking skin that can be achieved using the Lakmé Absolute Mousse. Subtlety is the key to this look and is furthered with a palette of nude, pink and peach shades for lips conveniently packaged in the Absolute Lip Pallette. The Absolute Kohl Ultimate will style eyes to draw gazes with well defined graphic lines.
Lakme Absolute Monochrome Night- Pankaj Nidhi
Monochrome by Night:
The Monochrome night look begins with nourished, fresh and natural looking skin that can be achieved using the Lakmé Absolute Mousse. Choose to colour block with a bold red on the lips or create smoky eyes with shades of emerald green and deep purple. The secret lies in accentuating just one feature. So pick your best one and go Monochrome!
I loved both the looks..as well as the white and black background..the makeup looks fab..the white rimmed lower lashline for the day look and the heavily contoured cheeks for the night look..both give the perfect day and night appeal..
Presenting “Urban Princess”, Anita Dongre showcased her Winter/Festive Collection at Lakme Fashion Week on Sunday, 5th August 2012 at 9:30 pm.
“Urban Princess” brought together Anita Dongre’s friends and family. Spotted on the front row of a packed show were Shabana Azmi, Prachi Desai, Gul Panag, Vidya Malavade, Raell Padamsee, Dipannita Sharma, Onir, Ambika Suri, Reshma Shetty, Sangeeta Bijlani, Devita Saraf, Namrata Baruah Shroff, Ali and Yasmin Morani amongst others.
Anita Dongre
Gul Panag with Anita Dongre
Prachi Desai
Vidya Malavade
This collection, with its global appeal, promises to transport you to a world of sophistication, tradition and femininity. Starring vivacious colored ensembles blending Indian fabrics and contemporary silhouettes, Anita Dongre paid tribute to Indian weaves with royal twist on the runway. Celebrating the work of skilled Indian craftsmen with a touch of modernity, the regal collection was showcased.
At the show, Anita Dongre gave a sneak peek of her soon to be launched jewelry line- Anita Dongre Pink City. The official footwear partner Catwalk complimented the looks on the ramp.On this occasion, Anita says, “This season, my main source of inspiration was the idea of a modern-day princess. She is beautiful, confident, elegant and most of all, feminine, the epitome of a true Anita Dongre woman. This collection is for the global woman with an Indian heart thus, emphasis is given to fashion, wear-ability and use of traditional Indian fabrics.”The “Urban Princess” collection will also soon be showcased on international catwalks, with a few additions to the existing pieces.In this show, Anita Dongre showcased pieces from her Grassroot line, a lifestyle label that spins together stylish and ethical fashion. An eco-friendly salute to traditional textile practices and techniques, Grassroot encourages eco-elegance, through a return to basics.Reflecting her passion for Indian handloom, Anita Dongre’s collection brings together hand woven textiles from Benares, ikat from Andhra Pradesh and vegetable block prints from Bhuj on mashru silk and raw silk.
Bringing a contemporary stamp to the look, the luscious fabrics were combined with clean silhouettes such as cigarette pants, jackets, dresses and blouses, making them wearable wherever one travels.The collection’s colour palette exudes royalty as it includes shades like emerald greens, reds and royal blues combined with the classic browns and blacks, perfect for the Indian women looking for a balance between their love for western wear and their ethnic sensibilities.
Some outfits..
Preeti Desai in the Showstopper Outfit by Anita Dongre
I liked the clean cuts and silhouettes, prints, brocades, block prints and straight fit dresses..gives a formal touch to them..
Cutey has such as the name says cute and amazing bracelets…they would go with just about everything..and you can add some to make your stack of bracelets which is quite IN these days..
About Cutey: Cutey was founded in 2011 to provide a quality range of customisable jewellery. Our initial range is designed as an everyday accessory that can be used at any time. The range is designed with the ability to be easily changed, allowing the jewellery to be changed based on mood, time or outfit.
Celebrities such as Jay Z, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Paris Hilton and the Black Eyed Peas, all LOVE the Shamballa bracelet…you would find one or the other celeb with a Shamballa bracelet these days..it has all started from the Buddhist religion..
About: There are beach days and snow days, times when you’re all about warmth and others where a little bit of ice maiden might break through. It’s your contradictions that make you interesting. Gold and white, the heat of the sun married to a little cracked ice. Nine contrary beads each with 84 crystals.
About: Named after the Greek Goddess of the Earth, this bracelet embraces the soil and foliage, the roots and the branches of life on our planet. Containing a beautiful wooden bead – perfect for playing with when you need to feel grounded – Gaia is a true celebration for those who love nature, gardening, drawing life from the soil and mothering. A little bit of the world dangling from your wrist…
18cm Chain Length
On me..
I am so loving the Gold and White Shamballa bracelet..wearing it often these days..and everytime I wear it, I am told how lovely it is and as to where did I get it from and stuff :p
Love the Gaia Charm one too..more so with my casual stuff..if you are a fan of charm bracelets, you would love these..
Which one did you like more ??
P.S: Sent by brand but has not affected my opinion.
L’Oreal Paris True Match Mineral Foundation Review
You all know about the L’Oreal Paris Eye Contest..and how Niesha was one of the winners..see her beautiful look HERE
She had won the L’Oreal Paris True Match Mineral Foundation in W3 Golden Natural and has sent her short review about it..
What the Company claims: True Match Mineral Foundation, formulated using naturally occurring chemical components, brings about a new meaning to makeup that is safe and gentle on the skin. Being about 95% mineral based, the foundation glides smoothly to create a flawless coverage and hides blemishes and imperfections, without being heavy on the skin or clogging pores. With an SPF of 15 it is effective in reducing the premature aging effects of the sun.
Titanium Dioxide present in the foundation makes it good for sun protection. The silicates make the foundation shine resistant. Boron Nitrate gives the skin a lot of luminousity. Iron oxide greatly contributes towards hiding blemishes while Zinc Oxide present creates a soothing effect on the skin. Essential vitamins, like Vit B5 and Vit E that complement the mineral based composition, protect and nourish the skin.
Being dermatologically tested, the foundation is friendly to every skin type including the sensitive ones. The preservatives free, fragrance free and oil free properties further reemphasis its skin friendliness.
The foundation has shown great results in clinical trials and can
significantly improve the health of the skin in about four weeks’ time.
MRP: Rs. 1095/-
Shades available:
Golden Beige W4
Golden Sand W5
Creamy Beige N3
Honey Glow N6
Golden Natural W3
Niesha’s review:
It is a mineral foundation from the Lo’real’s true match range.
The product comes in a three piece packaging that consists of an outer transparent cap a middle lid with a buffer brush for application and the actual product in the lower container. The brush has nice bristles that makes the application and the blending easy without looking patchy.
It makes the skin silky and smooth and can be applied as per the coverage needed. It is easily blended and even if you apply more for more coverage then also it does not feel heavy on the skin. It also stays for good 7-8 hours which is good and has a nice and natural texture if you can find the right shade.
It is perfect for those who has oily or combination skin.
Me: It sounds good for everyday use and for those who do not require much coverage..plus the added brush is ideal for travel too..
Have you tried the L’Oreal Paris True Match Mineral Foundation ?
Vizyon Unveils Enlightened Shadows at Lakme Fashion Week
Bringing you “ENGLIGHTENED SHADOWS”, VIZYON showcased their Winter/ Festive Collection at Lakme Fashion Week on Friday, 3rd August 2012 at 5.30 pm.
“ENLIGHTENED SHADOWS” brought together by Shradha Murarka and Ninon Palisse. Spotted on the front row of a packed show were Lisa Haydon, Shweta Salve, Anaita Shroff Adajania and Pallavi Sharda among others.
The runway collection promises to take you through a whimsical journey of design aesthetics, inspired by modern art and gothic references. Inspired from the greatest melancholic poets and authors of the romantic era where the key principle was essentially to turn the darkness and the macabre into an enchanting hymn to life and beauty, Vizyon promises to create poisonous, mysterious and seductive woman on the catwalk.
Vizyon is the first fashion house to bring together international designs and styles to the Indian clientele. Shradha Murarka, Creative Director of Vizyon envisioned the ethos of the brand to create a distinctive style code with must-have cuts and timeless pieces.
In keeping with the theme of the day at Lakme Fashion Week, Vizyon line boasts of avant-garde silhouettes that play ingeniously with sober tones, such as earthy browns, porcelain, mid-night blues, precious blacks, turquoises and absinth greens, complementing the theme of the collection. The real highlights are the subtle references ranging from the geometry inspired by modern abstract paintings and avant-garde architecture masterpieces to the rhythms of the human anatomy. This line also includes allusions to insects through cobbled web structures, beetle shell embroideries and butterfly wing colors. The collection retains its glamour quotient as the dark references are combined with a blend of hide and seek cuts and soft feminine materials.
High on comfort and style code, “ENGLITENED SHADOWS” is a sensual line of cocktail wear, structured short dresses, jersey trunks, smart jackets, skirts and sophisticated red carpet gowns. Luscious fabrics such as porcelain and brown matt caddy and black lamé have been used with touches of draped georgette and shiny metal like taffeta in shades of turquoise and green. Vizyon has created a line of its leather shoes in dark blue and black.
As Shradha Murarka, Creative director of Vizyon, explains, “The outfits combine intricate details and innovative shapes with bold constructions and multi colored textured panels, never drifting away from our brand’s signature style. This year’s collection promises to create a statement, perfect for midnight beauties with new urban sensibilities.”
Vogue India celebrated the best in beauty at the third edition of the Vogue Beauty Awards. The glittering awards ceremony honoured the best beauty products, services and professionals across categories ranging from skin care, anti-ageing, make-up, fragrances, hair care and hair styling.Attendees included celebrities, socialites and heads of eminent beauty brands in the country. Hosted by Vogue India Editor Priya Tanna and Vogue India Beauty Editor Parizaad Khan, the event began with personalities from the beauty and glamour industry walking the red carpet followed by cocktails and the awards ceremony. There are a total of 55 awards this year, including 42 awards related to products and services and 13 honouring the best beauty related talent.You can also read them in the Vogue August issue..which has Kajol on the cover..
SKINCARE
BEST MOISTURISER: DAY – Chanel Hydra Beauty Gel Crème + Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief
BEST MOISTURISER: NIGHT – Estée Lauder Time Zone Night Anti-Line/Wrinkle Creme
BEST SERUM – Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex
BEST EYE CREAM – Dermalogica AGE Smart Multivitamin Power Firm
BEST CELLULITE CREAM – Shiseido Body Creator Aromatic Sculpting Concentrate
BEST SKIN TONE CORRECTOR – Lancôme Visionnaire
BEST RANGE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN – La Roche-
Posay Toleriane
BEST CLEANSER – L’Oréal Paris Hydrafresh Instant Freshness Foaming Gel
ANTI-AGEING
BEST MOISTURISER: DAY – Olay Regenerist Regenerating Cream SPF 15
BEST MOISTURISER: NIGHT – Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer Night + L’Oréal Paris RevitaLift Night
BEST SUNSCREEN – La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Extreme Fluid SPF 50+
BEST SERUM – Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate
BEST EYE CREAM – Clarins Advanced Extra-Firming Eye Contour Serum
MAKE-UP
BEST FOUNDATION – Chanel Perfection Lumière Long-Wear Flawless Fluid Makeup SPF 10, 50 Beige + M.A.C Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15, 5.0
BEST CONCEALER – Make Up For Ever HD Concealer, 355
BEST BLUSH – Estée Lauder Signature Satin Creme Blush, 04 Berry Light
BEST EYE SHADOW – Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow, 85 Mirifique
BEST EYE LINER – L’Oréal Paris Waterproof Gel Eyeliner, Black (Agree on that..love it ! )
BEST KOHL PENCIL – Lakmé Nine to Five Kohl Ultimate
BEST MASCARA – Dior Diorshow Black Out Waterproof Mascara, 099
BEST LIPSTICK – Inglot Lipstick, 103 (An orange based hot red)
BEST LIP GLOSS – Guerlain KissKiss Essence de Gloss, 460
BEST NAIL POLISH – Butter London Nail Lacquer – Vernis, Snog
BEST MAKE-UP REMOVER – Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover
BEST BRONZER – M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish Natural, Dark
FRAGRANCE
BEST FRAGRANCE: DAY – Miss Dior Eau Fraîche
BEST FRAGRANCE: NIGHT – Chanel Coco Mademoiselle + Narciso Rodriguez for Her
BEST CLASSIC FRAGRANCE – Bulgari Rose Essentielle
BEST NEW LAUNCH – Valentino Valentina
BEST FRAGRANCE: MEN – Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme Sport
BEST OF HAIR CARE
BEST SHAMPOO: NORMAL HAIR – Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Moisture Kick Shampoo
BEST CONDITIONER:NORMAL HAIR – Philip Kingsley Moisture Balancing Conditioner
BEST SHAMPOO: COLOURED OR DAMAGED HAIR – Kérastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche Shampoo
BEST CONDITIONER: COLOURED OR DAMAGED HAIR – Kérastase Reflection Masque Chroma Riche
BEST HAIR MASK/DEEP CONDITIONER – The Body Shop Rainforest Radiance Hair Butter
BEST OF HAIRSTYLING
BEST VOLUMISING PRODUCT – TIGI Catwalk Your Highness Root Boost Spray (Seen the effect at the LFW..its fab )
BEST TEXTURISING PRODUCT – Sebastian Professional Texturizer
BEST DE-FRIZZER – Moroccanoil Treatment
BEST DEFINIER FOR CURLY HAIR – Kérastase Nutritive Oléo-Curl Curl Definition Cream
BEST HAIR SPRAY – L’Oréal Professionnel Elnett Satin Hair Spray
BEST HAIR COLOUR FOR HOME – L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss, 323 Dark Chocolate
BEST COLOUR FOR SALON – L’Oréal Professionnel INOA, 5.35 Light Golden Mahogany Brown
BEST OF BEAUTY
MAKE-UP ARTIST – Anil Chinnappa
PHOTOGRAPHER – Suresh Natarajan
MODEL – Angela Jonsson
HAIRSTYLIST – Savio Jon Pereira
HAIR COLOURIST – Rod Anker
SKIN EXPERT – Harshna Bijlani
FITNESS EXPERT – Zarine Watson
NUTRITIONIST – Pooja Makhija
BEST OF BOLLYWOOD
FRESH FACE – Ileana D’Cruz (The Barfii girl opposite Ranbir )
DEBUTANT – Diana Penty (Has to be !)
BEAUTY OF THE YEAR – Deepika Padukone
MOST BEAUTIFUL MAN – Farhan Akhtar
TIMELESS BEAUTY – Kajol (On the cover)
Check out the Vogue Makeup and Beauty Awards 2011 here
I got this very pretty green and white dress from Solilor.com
About Solilor: Who is Solilor
Solilor offers a broad assortment of the newest emerging fashion trends in apparel and accessories for girls. Using a competitive pricing strategy, Solilor makes a specific, unique statement by offering fashion at a value. Wide selections of styles are always available for the fashion-conscious customer.
What makes Solilor different?
Solilor allows you to buy lots of new fashionable clothing for less! We offer a wide selection of great clothing at great prices. Solilor knows how important it is to look good and still have enough money left over to have fun! Our store is a favorite with almost anyone looking for fashion that is young, fresh and affordable.
Where did Solilor get its name?
“Solilor” comes from two words “solid” & “color”. At the beginning, we just offer solid color fashion apparel for sale. Now we have a large selection of more colors, more style clothing.
Fast Facts: Up to 30 items added every working day; Free shipping worldwide. No minimum required; 365 days returns policy; 60 days money back guaranteed; Based in Hong Kong.
Free Shipping Worldwide: No minimum pruchase required
Express: (1) $7 flat rate delivered within 7 days (2) $15 flat rate delivered in 3-4 days
Money Back Policy: 60 days money back guaranteed
Return Policy: If you are not 100% satisfied our products or service, you can return in 365 days.
They have Free Shipping and a very good money back and return policy..the shipping I must say is awesome..in the express one, I received this dress in a day !!! Thats the fastest international delivery I have experienced in my life !
The dresses and tops they have are so trendy and chic..I love them all ! Check them out here
Sorry for not posting from long..I was busy with my July end date..which was extended by the Government to 31st August at the last moment, as usual..and then my internet was giving issues in between..
They have also brands in circle lenses from GEO, Kitty Princess, Dolly Eye, Princess Mimi (part of GEO), Barbie, etc..
About Princess Mimi Almond Lenses: MRP: $23.90 Item details Weight: 100 grams Manufacturer: GEO Medical Diameter: 15.00mm Water Content: 38% Sold As: Per Pair, with a normal lens case Base Curve: 8.70 Replacement Period: within 12 months Available Power: 0 to -7.00 Processing Time: 2 to 3 days Place of Origin: Korea
I prefer natural looking browns or greys for lenses..and this Almond lenses are exactly that..they look quite natural..but the diameter is huge which is quite visible though..since these are circle lenses..
They came in this case..
See the difference in both the eyes..left being with lenses and right without..
I do like to use circle lenses at times..if you are into lenses or want to try circle lenses, do check out Uniqso..
You can use the discount code “BT10” for 10% discount..
Handlooms Of India, represents the weaves that color India and has been started as an ode to the richness India has to offer in terms of it’s textiles and handicrafts… We are not just any online portal selling traditional sarees and handlooms but are one of a kind one-stop-destination for everything Indian… From bandhej to kalamkari, from ikat to brocade, from phulkari to kaantha, from Paithani to Chanderi, all will be available on HOI.
Kashmiri Hand Painted Bangles
Kalamkari work
We are also very proud of the fact that lesser known weaves and crafts like Himru of Aurangabad, Kasavu of Kerela, Taant of Bengal, Muga silk of Assam and many such artistic weaves shall also be showcased on HOI..
Phulkari
As we are committed to provide only authentic and genuine pieces of our Indian tradition to our patrons, we are revolutionizing the purchase process for our clientele and are hence yet to open our online store to the public. Nevertheless, we are very much on the scene through our blog and other social networking sites.
