Lakmé presents the Lakmé Absolute Bridal Dream Team
This festive season Lakmé promises to bring alive the dreams of million Indian brides, by conceptualizing the Absolute Bridal Dream Team comprising of Manish Malhotra and Cory Walia. The Bridal Dream Team will give life to the quintessential Indian glossy bride. Keeping up with this trend, is the launch of a new bridal palette for the to-be-bride comprising of –Absolute Gel Addict eye liners and exciting new shades to Absolute Gloss Addict Lip color and Absolute Gel Stylist Nail Colors. Read more about them HERE.
Gloss is the big trend for the bridal season this season. So, what better way to celebrate the art of Gloss & the nuances of bridal beauty than to let every bride be the dream bride! Lakmé presents the Lakmé Absolute Bridal Dream Team comprising of bridal couturier Manish Malhotra and makeup expert Cory Walia, a renowned name in bridal makeup. Manish with his couture expertise will bring forth some never-seen-before ensembles, while Cory will set the bridal makeup mantras of the season. With the team of the best in fashion and beauty, tradition will be amalgamated with the latest runway trends.
Bringing you the best in fashion and beauty with Ace Couturier Manish Malhota and Makeup Expert Cory Walia. Participate in Lakme’s Bridal Dream Team Contest here bridaldreamteam.lakmeindia.com
Winners get an exclusive Manish Malhotra Saree or Bridal Makeup by Celebrity Makeup Artist Cory Walia. All You need to do is upload a picture of you in a traditional avatar that you wore to a wedding and we’ll do the rest.
With ace couturier Manish Malhotra & bridal makeup expert Cory Walia, we’re looking to give brides-to-be an experience of a lifetime, wherein lucky brides get styled by the two stalwarts.
Get the Bridal Dream Team Box: Shop for Lakme products at any Lakme Beauty Advisor counters
and get a Manish Malhotra designed bridal box and a free bridal makeup trial voucher from Lakme Salon.
Coinciding with the Dream Team venture, Lakme has also launched an exclusive Winter Festive Bridal collection, the highlight of which is an exquisite trousseau box designed by none other than Manish Malhotra himself! Every bride can own this beautiful Trousseau box, available in 3 shades, purchasing Lakme products worth INR 4000 or more.*
Lakmé Bridal Dream Team’s take on the new products: Talking about the latest GLOSS trend, Lakmé Bridal Dream Team Expert Cory Walia says, “The key trend that we are focusing on this season is the glamorousgloss look for the soon-to-be-brides. This replaces heavy crème textures for lipswith a more glossy and high-shine finish. The eyes will be done up in jewel tones.Add to that, a touch of sheen on the cheeks, and the bride will be all set to makeher shining appearance.”
I think Manish Malhotra and Cory walia are the perfect combo! And we already saw their magic at the Lakme Absolute Bridal Masterclass at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014. The Bridal Dream Team contest is a chance one should not miss. (Psst..I have participated too :p) Who would want to miss owning a Manish Malhotra saree or getting their makeup done from Cory Walia. And talking about the bridal box, it is simply gorgeous! Can’t take my eyes off that pretty thing. Don’t you love it too?!
There are a lot of options when it comes to the white wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses or prom dresses and more online websites too. One get confused as to which is the best site and where to buy from.
You get amazing evening dresses on Asos. And there are few others I like Oasap, Romwe, Sheinside, etc.
But when its an exclusive only wedding gowns website, you know you would get the best designs, fabrics and customization done. From lace to silk to taffeta. Backless lace to the fluffy mesh to the long trains. The gorgeous colors like royal blue, champagne, deep purple, baby pink to 60 more options.
One such website is WeddingShe. Beautiful designs, I love so many of them! A big wishlist on my account :p They have beautiful ‘Mother of the Bride’ dresses too and some not so heavy ones for the pre wedding functions too.
About WeddingShe: It is your reliable online purchasing channel.
Numerous selections together with attractive pages of imports give you an enjoyable on-line shopping experience. You are definitely not willing to leave.
Here is amazing giveaway for you guys! 5 of you stand a chance to win some gorgeous pieces from Silvette jewellery.
About Silvette: Silvette offers an endless range of Exquisite Jewelry made of Natural Semi Precious stones that makes you the lady you always Longed to be.
Our specially handcrafted Jewelry with Natural Semi Precious stones will give you just the look that will turn heads your way. The oversized necklace adding beauty to your elegant dress, the ring that always reminds you of your love, the bracelet that never ceases your delicacy and all that ranging from earrings to rings to bracelets and various other never-seen-before accessories is what you will find at our online jewelry store.
All the rainbow colours are modified and designed in tints of mint to the simplest silver and gold. We believe in style that keeps the sophistication along with the trend. From your daily wear to work or play, the office parties you go to and the weddings you attend- Silvette has all the ranges of Handcrafted Jewelry you aspire, that too at an affordable price.
We endeavor in giving the best products and services to our customers and will leave no semi precious stone unturned in doing this 😉
I personally love Silvette jewellery and you have seen their stuff in my outfit post HERE.
There will be 2 winners from the blog and 1 each from facebook, twitter and Instagram. Each winner will win a Rs.500/- voucher from Silvette.
Rules:
For blog:
1. Go to www.silvette.com and let us know your favourite piece with the url in the comments below.
2. Subscribe to my blog HERE (Just confirm and verify the link you get in the mail) and leave the email id through which you subscribed in the comments below.
For facebook: Like Silvette and New Love and share this pic on your wall tagging both the pages and 5 of your friends. (Every share is one entry)
For twitter: Follow SilvetteOff and bhumika_t and tweet this pic tagging us and 2 of your friends. (You can do this multiple times, every tweet is one entry)
For Instagram: Follow Silvetteofficial and bhumika_t and repost this image tagging us and 5 of your friends in the pic. (Every repost is one entry)
Contest starts today and ends on 1st December. Open only to Indian residents. Winners will be picked on random basis, but more shares would equal more entries.
Got lots of entries and an amazing response from you all for the Dove Contest, that too while the contest was on just for 2 days. Thanks a lot 🙂
We have our winners here. The Dove team and I have jointly picked up the best 5 answers.
And the winners are:
Shradha
Bhawna Varshney
Gurjeet Chhabra
Rinky Garg
Aparna Appu
Saachi Garg
And the lucky winner who gets to participate in the Google Hangout organized by the Femina Made By You team is Saachi Garg !
Congrats ladies!! Please mail me your details soon 🙂
And others, please join in this Dear Earth contest HERE. And there is another giveaway coming up today 🙂 Win Silver and Stones Silvette Jewellery HERE.
Update: Since one winner had already won the Dove contest on other blog, we have picked up another winner.
What the Company claims: The new Amla hair oil bottle comes up with a new tamper proof flip top, which locks 100% nourishment and enables easy flow of oil in comparison to earlier bottle with a removable cap. Help controls the quantity and ease of use.
Along with the above, Amla gets Sonakshi Sinha on board along with Priyanka Chopra.
Amla hair oil is India’s trusted hair oil. Packed with the natural goodness of Amla (Indian gooseberry), Dabur Amla Hair Oil enriches hair, making them strong from inside and beautiful outside to keep the absolutely gorgeous look all the time. 3 times Stronger,Longer,Thicker Hair.
Directions: Massage your scalp with Dabur Amla Hair Oil
Leave overnight for best results
Shampoo next morning to get healthy, lustrous hair
MRP: Rs.42/- for 90ml (plus 20% extra currently-108ml)
As I mentioned in the previous post, I have not been oiling my hair much from the last one year or so and does the need some nourishment as it has also turned drier.
Tamper proof flip cap
I got to try this new Dabur Amla Hair Oil. I like the new packaging and the flip cap which shuts tight, does not spill and dispenses only the desired quantity. It has that typical amla oil smell, but does not bother me much and a light green tint.
With the change of weather and water, my scalp is super itchy these days. I really needed something to soothe the scalp and reduce the itchiness and flakiness. It did exactly that and the scalp feels so much better.
Its not very sticky and heavy and does not give the chip chip feel. I did not notice longer or thicker hair as such, coz I anyways have a good length of hair and it grows quickly and also coz the time period is still too less to conclude that. Stronger yes, also coz of less irritation to the scalp and less dandruff issues in winters, if oiled regularly.
But one needs to use it continuously to see results. Amla also helps people with premature greying of hair. Those who use amla oil regularly from a young age still have rich,dark hair in their old age. (Have seen quite a few examples)
I would definitely recommend giving it a try.
Rating: 3.75/5
Have you tried the new Dabur Amla Hair Oil ? Do you use any other Amla Hair Oil ?
‘It was a Saturday night, I was getting ready for the biggest party in town, when the mirror asked me, do you think your hair is well nourished?’ Well, I have virgin hair and I haven’t really colored or straightened my hair ever. I have just got the Cysteine treatment done once which is very safe and lasts hardly a month and a half or so. But I have been hardly oiling my hair from the last one year or so and I know my hair has turned drier. Also a lot more unmanageable and frizzy. I can so no, not well nourished enough.
Come winters and my biggest problem is dandruff. The scalp is super dry and itchy these days and I have been trying 1-2 anti-dandruff shampoos but no luck yet. I know I have to take extra care of my hair too and not just skin, and that goes for most of us I believe. We all take our hair for granted and torcher it. No one would dare risk their skin with any new treatment or product easily. But for hair, bring on the heat and hairstyles,right! 😀
I think its the perfect time for me to try this Dove range as it promises to nourish my dry hair and ends, and also help with dandruff at the same time. Dove has always worked for my hair as its creamy and hydrating, especially the conditioners. It leaves my hair soft and smooth. My hair needs the nourishment like NOW!
What about you guys ? Do you think your hair is well nourished ??
Here is a contest for you all and 5 of you get a chance to try this range too.
What you need to do :
1. Subscribe to the blog’s email updates HERE. (Just confirm and verify the link you get in the mail)
2. Like our page on facebook and share the pic along with the link tagging 5 of your friends. (You can also share the pic and link I have already shared on the page)
3. Follow @bhumika_t on twitter and tweet ‘Enter & RT to win @bhumika_t’s #giveaway of #Dove Hampers and a Panasonic Hair Dryer here https://www.newlove-makeup.com/2014/11/dove-hamper-giveaway-5-winners.html ‘
4. Follow @bhumika_t on Instagram and repost the image I have uploaded tagging me and 5 friends.
5. Answer in the comments below ‘Do you think your hair is well nourished? And why ?’
Prize: 5 Readers with best comments win these Dove Hampers. And one of the 5 lucky winners will be chosen to participate in the Google Hangout organized by the Femina Made By You team !
Open to Indian residents only. Winners will be picked by me and the Dove team. It starts today and ends in 2 days on 19th November. Real short and quick. Don’t waste time 😀
India recently became the first South-Asian country to ban the import of animal-tested cosmetics. We think this a huge step towards promoting a more compassionate way of living in the country, and becoming conscious about how our actions affect other sentient beings on our planet. Dear Earth’s Skin and Hair care products have always embodied these values. All our products are organic, handmade, 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Our products are registered vegan by the Vegan Society, UK and certified cruelty-free & vegan by PETA India.
To encourage you to explore cruelty-free skincare, we bring you the #BeautyWithHumanity contest.
The rules are simple:
1) Follow us on Twitter – @dearearthindia and @bhumika_t
2) Like our FB page – Dear Earth and New Love
3) Tell us why you want to switch to cruelty-free skincare products.
3 participants whose entries touch our hearts will each win Dear Earth products worth Rs. 500! You entry can either be a tweet with the hashtag #beautywithhumanity, or you can leave a comment on New Love’s Facebook page or you can post a comment here. Your entry can be as short, or as long as you want – as long as your sentiments shine through!
The contest starts today, 15 November 2014 and ends on Friday, 21 November, 2014. Open only to residents of India.
Stay Beautiful. Stay Compassionate. Join the tribe.
Good Luck!
Update: Message from the Dear Earth Team.
Thank you so much for your wonderful and heartfelt responses – we are floored! Compassion is at the very core of Dear Earth, and it is heartening to know that so many of you share our passion for ensuring that no living beings are harmed in our quest for beauty. We hope you had fun, and that this contest has encouraged more of you to explore vegan, organic and cruelty-free skin and hair-care.
The winners are:
1) Saumya Pant 2) Rekha Sriramagiri 3) Jhilmil Saha
Congratulations to the winners! Please inbox us your Name and complete contact info as a message on our Facebook page. You will soon be receiving Dear Earth products to get started on your cruelty-free skincare journey. Cheers to Bhumika, and NewLove-MakeUp for hosting the contest.
Do connect with us on our Twitter and Facebook for more conversations on beauty, skincare, nature, sustainability and the environment.
Herbalife SKIN Launched in India around Mid October 2014
•Solution-based skin care nutrition for younger and healthier-looking skin
•Fast results in just 7 days*
•Heena Sidhu, ace Indian pistol shooter & “Fresh face” of Herbalife is the brand ambassador for Herbalife SKIN
Solution-based skin care nutrition with optimized Formula, Feel and Fast Results. Herbalife SKIN products have been formulated with an optimum blend of Vitamin B3 and antioxidant Vitamins C and E, and Aloe Vera to get softer, smoother, more radiant skin and diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Created to replenish and rejuvenate the skin with fast results, Herbalife SKIN has been clinically proven to produce visible results in just 7 days*. The Herbalife SKIN range is paraben-free, sulfate-free** and dermatologist tested.
Made with fruit extracts, essential oils, plant enzymes, chamomile, and antioxidant vitamins, the SKIN line is unisex and is suitable for all skin types.
The Line Minimizing Serum, Daily Glow Moisturizer and Night Replenishing Cream have been clinically proven to improve the skin softness, smoothness, radiance, glow and luminosity in 7 days. The Firming Eye Gel and Hydrating Eye Cream, Line Minimizing Serum, Daily Glow Moisturizer and Night Replenishing Cream reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles significantly in 7 days.
So I was asked to take this 7 Day challenge comprising these 5 products mentioned above. And I was up for it. I like natural products which are paraben and chemical free.
About the products:
Firming Eye Gel: Helps improve the appearance of the delicate eye area by increasing your skin’s elasticity.*
Helps improve the appearance of firmness to the eye area.*
Contains revitalizing cucumber extract.
Suitable for all skin types.
Ophthalmologist tested.
Paraben-free. Dermatologist tested.
Exclusively formulated with: Vitamins B3, antioxidant Vitamins C and E and Aloe Vera, Cucumber extract
MRP: Rs.2240/- for 15 mL airless pump
Hydrating Eye Cream: Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, an area which has a lower amount of both sweat and oil glands, making it highly susceptible to dehydration.
Clinically tested to show a significant increase in the skin’s moisture over eight hours.*
Suitable for all skin types.
Ophthalmologist tested.
Paraben-free. Dermatologist tested.
Exclusively formulated with: Vitamins B3, antioxidant Vitamins C and E and Aloe Vera, Macadamia nut oil, Cucumber extract, Peptide
MRP: Rs.2240/- for 15 mL airless pump
Line Minimizing Serum: This multi-functional serum helps diminish the visible signs of aging.*
AM/PM use helps maximize your results.
Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Clinically tested to show remarkable improvement in skin softness, smoothness, radiance, glow and luminosity in just seven days.*
Suitable for all skin types.
Paraben-free. Dermatologist tested.
Exclusively formulated with: Vitamin B3, antioxidant Vitamins C and E and Aloe Vera, Chestnut seed extract, Peptide
MRP: Rs.3205/- for 30 mL airless pump
Daily Glow Moisturizer: All-purpose hydrating lotion with illuminating properties to give your face a healthy glow. Skin looks radiant, even without makeup.
Clinically tested to show that skin looks more glowing and feels softer and smoother in just seven days.†
Clinically shown to double skin’s moisture for eight hours.‡
This product is ideal for any occasion where you want your skin to look fresh and silky soft or when you just want some light-weight moisture.
Perfect for men and women and suitable for all skin types.
Paraben free. Dermatologist tested.
Exclusively formulated with: Vitamin B3, antioxidant Vitamins C and E and Aloe Vera, Sunflower seed oil, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Macadamia nut oil, Olive oil, Sesame seed oil
MRP: Rs.2414/- for 30 mL airless pump
Replenishing Night Cream: This rich, luxurious cream helps deliver much needed moisture to the skin at night. Long-term hydration allows you to awaken with softer, smoother skin.
Clinically tested to show skin looks smoother and feels softer in just seven days.*
Provides noticeable improvement of overall skin complexion and luminosity in just one week.*
Clinically tested to show skin’s moisture is doubled for eight hours.†
Suitable for all skin types.
Paraben free. Dermatologist tested.
Exclusively formulated with: Vitamins B3, antioxidant Vitamins C and E and Aloe Vera, Sunflower seed oil, Macadamia seed oil, Olive fruit oil, Sesame seed oil, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
MRP: Rs.2414/- for 30 mL airless pump
To start with, I loved the packaging and the three layers. Very well protected, small and handy, travel friendly. All have Step No. written on them like these have 3,4 and 5 for Eye Cream, Serum and Moisturiser/Night Cream.
Since it was a 7 day challenge, I used it continuously for 7 days. Then again took a break for 2-3 days to see the changes in the skin, and then was using it again. Sometimes of late, I have been using 1-2 out of all and such and not following the entire regime since I have already tested.
My review would be based on using all the 5 products together for 7 days as a challenge, and I will also add some points for the product individually.
Starting with the Firming Eye Gel, its a clear transparent gel which needs to be applied delicately on the entire eye area up and down including the sides. You can feel the cooling effect and the firming too within a minute or two. Sometimes it burnt slightly, not sure if the skin was too dry or for what reason.
The Firming Eye Gel is followed by the Hydrating Eye Cream. Its a nice creamy formula and again lightly applied all over the eye.
Of the 2 products together, few things I would like to mention: Use very very little quantity like the minutest pump on your ring finger. Blend both the ring fingers and very lightly dab or massage the eye area. DO NOT take a pea sized amount of this! I did this mistake in the first 1-2 days. The product used was too much and whenever too much eye product is used, your eyes get a little swollen the next day like you get the under bags coz the product seeps in. Also it does not really require too much qty, the minutest is enough.
I would say one can skip the Firming Gel and go only for the Hydrating Cream. Even if you compare the formulation mentioned above, both have the same, in fact Hydrating Cream has extra and I really like the creamy Hydrating Cream.
One thing I noticed is, whenever I stopped using the eye creams, the inside corner of my upper eye became very very dry and that has never been so before! I am not really sure if the skin got used to the cream or the cream has that effect that it needs to be used continuously. If its the later, I am a little scared, coz I do not want my skin to get used to a particular thing forever.
Coming to the Line Minimizing Serum which is the next step after the eye creams. I used this twice in a day along with the eye creams. So these 3 products were fixed at both times, followed by a Daily Moisturizer or a Night Cream for AM/PM. I do not have wrinkles, so I did not see a major difference which I can talk about. Its a white colored light water based cream.But its very light in texture and got absorbed nicely. Skin did feel softer and smoother eventually.
The Daily Glow Moisturizer was white colored thick cream like in texture and the Replenishing Night Cream had similar texture but its light yellow in color. You need a tiny quantity of both here again. Since these are rich and heavy, even a tiny quantity is more than enough for moisturization. I never felt the need for any other moisturiser.
In fact, I am not a fan of layering products, so using 4 products at a time was a little heavy for my skin and it left a little sheen, for which I used to dab a tissue at the end. But never once did it broke me out or anything.
When you check the ingredients, you would find all nice and pure stuff good for the skin from Walnut Oil, Rosemary Oil to Olive Oil, Sunflower Oil and eye creams have Cucumber extracts.
When all 5 products used together, I would say, my skin never felt so moisturized and hydrated, which is amazing for the winters too. Skin is softer, smoother with less visible lines and pores and there is no redness with a very very even skin tone. In my previous OOTD, I mentioned about how I am loving my skin these days and I have those pictures with no makeup on but just this regime and a lipstick.
Also these days I step out without any ounce of makeup on most of the days, not even a tinted moisturizer coz I don’t even feel the need to. I think I got to try this range at the perfect moment as my skin is more than ready for the wedding now 😀 I would definitely recommend this for brides-to-be. Also since I took a break in between, I can tell your skin would still remain soft and plump and would not return to how it was, as with most creams. Only the eye cream I am not sure of, if my skin has got used to,or if its the weather.
But the issues are its only available via a representative and also its super expensive! I think the reps might be having a good deal on the entire kit though, not really sure, would check on that. (I saw the entire Herbalife combo on Snapdeal once for Rs.13,500/-) One may skip the Firming Eye gel though, and maybe the Line Minimizing Serum if it is not really required.
Highly recommended! This stuff works.
Currently I am testing new products, but I might switch back to these just before the wedding 😀
Rating: 4.25/5
Have you ever tried Herbalife Skin products? What do you think?
Remember the last time I told you about the pros and cons of bikini waxing and bikini laser. Read it HERE. I got my 1st bikini laser session at Kaya Skin Clinic and also shared my experience.
And now after the 2nd session, here is an update.
At first, let me tell you, with just 1 session, the growth had reduced to half! Like literally half. This time for the 2nd session, the doctor gave a higher reading, which I understood from they way she was explaining the practitioner and was already scared.
There are generally two different frequency settings prescribed by the doctor, higher for the upper area where there is more thick and coarse growth and a lower frequency for the main sensitive area.
I had mentioned about the pre and post care in the previous post,how they keep the anesthetic cream (Prilox) for 45 minutes before the laser and things to avoid post laser,etc.
Since the frequency was higher this time, it hurt!! I won’t lie, this time it did hurt on the upper area and after 2-3 lines when it became a little unbearable, the practitioner lowered the frequency level and it was much better. The main area had a lower frequency and that was still bearable.
Always tell your practitioner to lower the frequency if its unbearable for you, there is generally a range given by the doctor. And its completely fine if the laser is at a lesser frequency, not that you wouldn’t get the desired results, the laser light will still find the dark hair follicle and burn it.
Its been more than 2 weeks now since I got my 2nd session done and I am super happy to tell you guys that there is like hardly any growth! It must be around 25-30% that too not much on the upper area. It feels so nice. And its very important from hygiene point of view too.
My 3rd session would be on 1st or 2nd December just before the wedding. (I hope so, if the periods,etc cooperate)
I would update you guys in January now about the 3rd session and the growth.
Did any of you try bikini waxing or bikini laser ? Do let me know in the comments below 🙂
This time around I planned my OOTD keeping my new orange bag and my favourite black studded pumps in focus. I have hardly accessorized.
The top has dull gold thread and pearl detailing on the neck, so I skipped a neck piece and went for simple pearl Aldo studs.
I only wore a Daniel Wellington watch, so the full focus is on my bright bright orange bag and the lovely shoes.
This crocodile print bag is exactly the same as the one I have in black and you guys have seen in most of my OOTD’s and which I absolutely love. (I had shared it HERE as a part of my wishlist.)
And the new Dune London black studded pumps are also my latest love. (Just look at them! I can adore them forever) Dune London has a store in Palladium in Mumbai for those who are interested.
I also added this beige light drawstring trench, which is perfect for fall/winter and places like Mumbai where it is not too cold.
Loving my skin these days! I have absolutely no makeup/base on the face except my Ruby Woo 😀
Outfit Details:
Top: HERE
Bag: HERE
Denims: Forever 21
Shoes: Dune London
Watch: Daniel Wellington
Trench: HERE
On lips: MAC Ruby Woo (I think I am obsessed :D)
I hope you liked the outfit. Do let me know in the comments below 🙂
