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Everyday habits that ruin your looks

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Everyday habits that ruin your looks

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There are lots of things we do every single day that ruin our looks, from washing our hair to talking to our friends. Don’t believe me ? Shocked ? You ask how ? Read on..

To make sure you stay looking pretty, fresh-faced and perfect, check out this list and make sure you don’t do any of these habits that ruin your appearance. If you do find some of your habits on this list, we’ll also give you remedies and solutions to each and every beauty dilemma.

Coming back to the everyday harmful habits..

1. Sleeping

Although we all need our beauty sleep, sleeping could be causing your skin to age unnecessarily. The problem with sleeping is not the process itself .The problem lies with your pillowcase. Surprisingly your pillowcase can draw moisture away from you and this can age skin. It can also leave unattractive lines over your face. Also, the hair tends to fall more on a normal pillow. To combat your pillowcase problem dermatologists recommend you invest in a silk pillow cover/satin pillow case. Silk contains amino acids, similar to those found in our moisturisers, so when we rest our heads for the night our skin is not losing any essential moisture. Problem solved.

2. Applying makeup/Doing touch ups

When we apply our face creams, our expensive moisturisers and our foundation, most of us are guilty of doing so with our fingers. Although using your fingers is fine, how many of us clean our hands before doing so? Some of us may wash hands before applying makeup in the morning or the night, but not so many do so when they do the odd touch-up job. This is bad news for our skin. The bacteria from fingers transfer to face, which can cause infection and spots. To prevent blemishes and still use your favourite beauty products make sure you use a hand sanitizer before applying your face creams or use makeup brushes.

If you are not sure in how to apply correctly your make-up you could find many courses in internet or locally in pages as olx.com.bd

3. Drinking water

Although drinking water can help improve the way we look, the way we actually drink can make us look terrible. Using bottles or straws to drink is something most of us do every single day, but did you know that drinking through a bottle or straw can age our skin? Drinking in this way can give us the same lines and wrinkles around our mouths that smoking causes. If you want to stay looking young and wrinkle-free it’s time you buy a glass and ditch the bottles and the straws.

4. Talking to your friends

I know we all are big time gossip mongers but does our skin like it ? Think about the places we leave our phones. We leave them on café tabletops, in the drinks holder of our car and on the seat in changing rooms. We leave our phones on shop countertops, we lend our phones to our friends and even leave them on the side in the public bathroom when we wash our hands. When you think about your phone in this way, it’s not surprising that phones can cause spots and blemishes. To combat this problem use antibacterial wipes and be a little bit more mindful where you leave your phone next time you’re out and about.

5. Washing your hair

If you want to look hot and feel good the very least you need to do is keep clean, right? Well, although basic hygiene is obviously a vital part of your beauty regime you have to choose your products carefully. Within most shampoos and hair conditioners you will find a foaming chemical called sodium laureth sulphate. Although commonly used, this chemical can damage your hair, your skin and your health. The Hair Loss Control Clinic explain that sodium laureth sulphate can even cause your hair growth cycle to decline and suggest the chemical can prolong your hair loss phase. So to keep your hair thick and luscious, choose products that do not contain this chemical, like organic shampoos and conditioners. But though, most of the companies now have switched to Sodium Laureyl Sulphate which is not that harmful.

Did you realise your everyday habits would be harming your skin and hair ?

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All New Revamped Sia Jewellery.com

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All New Revamped Sia Jewellery.com

Hey guys,

Most of you, in India,must be knowing Sia and must have also bought something or the other from them. I have bought  quite a few earrings from Sia for my daily wear and I love the quality. It comes with 6 months warranty and the jewellery never loses its color or the diamonds don’t come out, even if I wear them daily.

Sia Jewellery.com has revamped their website and now we have an all new Siajewellery.com

I like how they have different tabs for individual items like earrings, necklaces, gifts, offers, etc.

‘New In’ tab has their latest collection and they also have bifurcation with Product Type, where they have Eid Collection, Heritage Collection, Spunky Collection, etc.

They have a new Sale section, Flat 50 Store, Editor’ pick Section, New In, Bridal section, etc.

I love the pieces in the Editor’s pick section. And the Flat 50 store is the best. There are some steal deals you just cannot resist. I have already added a few in my wishlist option on the site and planning a haul soon. I think the Flat 50 section is definitely one should not miss !

Currently, Sia has 25 stores all over India. They accept all forms of payment but do not have Cash on Delivery yet sadly. I hope they start that soon. The shipping charges are Rs.95/- per 500g within India and for international orders, depending on the country. I am glad they ship internationally too. If any of you live outside India and want to buy some good Indian jewellery, then now you know where to shop from ! Shipping within India takes 3-4 days.

I think its very helpful for someone who does not have a Sia store around their location. And for lazy bums like me who prefer online shopping. And I have also found some better steal deals at times online 😉

Have you checked out the all new Siajewellery.com ? Your views ?

OOTD: Orange Peplum Top, Metallic Gold Belt

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OOTD: Orange Peplum Top, Metallic Gold Belt

Hey guys,

As I mentioned in the previous OOTD post, I am going to bombard you with OOTDs, since I posted them after a long time :p

I love orange and gold combination. And as you know, orange is the new black ! Gold accessories come up really well on orange.

This was also what I wore to the Closeup Diamond Attraction event I posted about.

I have paired this orange peplum top with my black denims and black ankle strap suede wedges. This current favorite gold metallic belt and a gold chain bracelet, gold and diamante statement necklace completed the look and of course, my black bag.

I love this orange peplum top, have been wearing it a lot these days. Its quite comfortable and looks chic too. The fit is nice and the fabric is soft and smooth too. It has a deep U back and can be paired with pencil skirts, denims, maxi skirts and in so many ways.

Its by Femella. You guys must have come across Femella on Myntra, Flipkart, Jabong, Fashionara, Junglee and quite a few sites. They have their own site too from which they retail directly. I love their collection. There are very few brands in India that cater to the latest fashion trends, have all the new collections and are budget friendly too. And for those who are not into international shopping and customs from sites like Asos, etc, we have our very own affordable Indian brand that comes to our rescue. I have bought a lot of Femella clothing before too, for the very reason.

About Femella.in: Formed in 2009, Femella is India’s leading fashion eccentric destination inspiring the Indian women with funky and stylish clothing. The brand aims for reasonable, feminine and easy-to-wear fashion. Each attire crafted with in depth attention to detail adheres to the utmost quality standards. With the alluring collections and innovative designs with exquisite patterns, Femella has turned India’s most desired brand of women in a short span of time. Femella was recognized with the most sold out brand in a renowned online portal myntra.com and the products are also available in the other online fashion portal like koovs.com, fashionara.com, jabong.com etc.

With young and passionate entrepreneurs, Kavya Arora (CEO, Femella Fashions) and Ketki Arora (COO, Femella Fashions) Femella has become one of the popular affordable western wear brands in India. Kavya, a graduate from George Washington University, USA, observed a huge demand in the market for affordable western fashion wear in India, which led him to lead Femella into online space. Under his able leadership, Femella has grown exponentially over the last two years since being exclusively in the online space. While Ketki’s responsibilities includes running the operations smoothly and looking over the design team. Her strategically implemented inputs and internal love for fashion played a role in facilitating in the growth of the company.

Thank you Kavya and Ketki Arora for bringing Femella to us 🙂

Top: Femella
Denims: Kraus
Shoes: See HERE
Gold Metallic Belt: HERE
Bag: See HERE ,HERE and HERE

On lips: Skin Food Vita Tok Lipstick in PK01
On eyes: L’Oreal Paris Infallible Eyeshadow in Endless Chocolate

I hope you liked the outfit..do let me know in the comments below 🙂

OOTD: Faux Leather Peplum Top, Polka Dots Slouchy Pants

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OOTD: Faux Leather Peplum Top, Polka Dots Slouchy Pants

Hey guys,

I know I had done the summery floral dress OOTD recently. But since, I had done that after a long time, I have few more for you guys. There is one more this week 😀

I am loving slouchy pants this season. I have loved them in summers and they are still good for the rains, if they are cropped. Reason: They don’t stick like denims, they are thinner so they dry quickly and are super super comfy. I already have a polka dot one but in black base. See HERE. This one is in white..and I bought another plain peach slouchy pants from the Zara sale. :p

I paired them with this faux leather black peplum top which has a triangle knot cut out at the back. And completed it with my favorite leopard metal and leather statement necklace and my trusted black bag.

Its more of a ‘casual comfy meet goth’ kinda look.

Added the Daniel Wellington watch and my current favorite Solester flats.

 

More about Solester.com:  “My new footwear is so damn cool but still i can’t wear it with every dress.” #EveryGirlsProblem

Solester is a one of its kind transformable footwear that demonstrates a new horizon in the Indian footwear industry. As the tagline – The joy of changing it, often clearly implies, the footwear allows for changing multiple uppers on a single sole. It’s perceived to be a dream come true for a women who has to everyday match her dress with a matching shoe.

The uppers are made from high quality leather with comfort and style forming the sole basis of the product. It brings out the designer self in you and allows for a mix and match to create many different looks in accordance with the dress and mood that you are wearing.

With the patent pending technology, the uppers are attached to the robust and comfortable sole safely without compromising on the quality and style. Solester is a result of a dedicated 2 years spent on research and product iterations by a team of dedicated designers and engineers each having experience of more than 10 years in the footwear industry. Here every design is unique and speaks for itself on comfort, style and quality.

The innovative transformable system allows for a purchase of one sole and then purchase of multiple uppers later, in accordance to the mood or need. It saves you:

Money : By giving you the freedom to buy only uppers
Space : So you can keep more stuff in the closet and travel bags

“Give a women the right shoes and she can conquer the world” – Marliyn Monroe.

Our goal was clear from day 1 – the shoe must score 10/10 on comfort, style and durability without exception. Countless iteration, endless hours and infinite round of testing for a period of over 2 years finally gave us what we required.

Almost certain that we finally wanted to give birth to this idea and what followed was the beginning
of Solester’s Journey. The journey of spreading the joy – The joy of changing it, often.

If you follow me on Instagram, you must have seen them in my updates too..

I think its a superb idea. I got one pair of uppers too. And I can buy more uppers and just change them, and get new shoes 😉 How cool! Though they are not exactly cheap, but its pure leather. So when you expect amazing quality, you need to shell a few bucks. Plus its only once for the soles. Later you just need to buy the uppers. And they have free shipping and flat 20% off currently for a limited period of time. (Use the code ‘Solester55’). They also have free returns withing 7 days if you have size issue or something. And I just saw that they have 30% off on few uppers..the white Lauren upper is for Rs.699/- currently.

Btw, I also tried a print on print..with stripes and polka dots..I think its looks pretty decent..whaddya think ?

Top: Debenhams (Dubai)
Pants: Possimus
Necklace,Bag: Romwe
Shoes: Solester with Lauren white upper
Watch: Daniel Wellington

I hope you liked my outfit..do let me know in the comments below 🙂

Addons Women Accessories Collection and Store Review

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Addons Women Accessories Collection and Store Review

Hey guys,

Today I am reviewing Addons Women. If you have been following my blog, you know I have reviewed their collection before twice. (See HERE and HERE).

But, it was online shopping both times from their site www.addons.co.in (which is showing under maintenance right now, no idea why :/) This time, I did a store and latest collection review at their store in Korum Mall, Thane.

About Addons: Addons.co.in is all about your desire for heavenly accessories. As recovering fashion-addicts, we absolutely know what you’ll love and want to wear before you step out every day!  We have scoured high and low, closely followed fashion and trudged across places, just to find the best pieces for you.

For the first time under one single roof, Addons brings together an amazing range of high quality Men’s and Women’s accessories. It offers a unique retail experience that is unseen in India. Mens’s accessories include an exhaustive selection of bags, belts, bow ties, cufflinks, boxer shorts and lots more. Similarly, our women’s line brings together everything from handbags, fashion jewellery, belts, scarves, eye wear and hair accessories like hair bands, clips and much more. Gorgeous colors, smart cuts and marvelously flattering pieces are up for sale but not before they undergo an intense scrutiny process. Each piece is carefully selected, ensuring it meets our standards of quality and aesthetics.

Known for its exquisite and extensive collection, Addons will cater to all your needs. Visit us for some uplifting online retail therapy and make the perfect style statement.

Are you jewellery shopping online for a trendy yet classic, intimate yet a bold look? Addons has everything a modern goddess needs. Say hello to some really avant-garde jewellery designs. Buy accessories online with an array of options to choose from. The collection defines effortless chic and fuses convenience and glamour. The bold designs, the intricate work, the Bollywood touches and the east-west compilations we must say, the jewellery collection is everything with a touch of modernity and evening glamour. We have styles and designs for all. There are accessories for girls, women and age old beauties. Online fashion jewellery shopping was never so easy and fun!

They have stores for both men and women, individually. And they also stock shoes, bags, scarves, sunglasses, clutches, cute hair pins, belts, etc..

The long statement chains..

And statement necklaces..

I was strolling in the store for more than an hour..admiring everything. The shoes and bags were so amazing, I could’nt get my eyes off them.

These color block heels were my favorite..and the floral brogues too !

And the sunglasses too. I tried this one and loved it.

Loved the bags..

And the statement envelope clutches too..

Their new statement earrings..

Some of their earrings are perfect for Indian wear.The green ones I got last time work with 1-2 anarkalis of mine and looks fab.

Colorful belts..

Scarves..

And the hair pins too would work great with Indian wear..

What I got :

Round Rose Gold earrings

Rose Gold Linked Bracelet

Yellow Stone Earrings (Again something which would work with both Indian and western wear)

Cute Stone Studded Hair pins

I would say its a paradise for someone who loves jewellery, accessories, bags and shoes. (And I guess every girl falls in that category :D). And you must check out the Addons store nearest to you. You won’t come back empty handed surely.

Would also like to add that their prices are pretty economical too. And if you search a little, you can find some amazing buys in your budget.

Did you like my haul ? Have you been to/shopped from AddOns store before ?

OOTD: Summer Floral Dress

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OOTD: Summer Floral Dress

Hey guys,

I am back with an OOTD after a long time. Monsoons have officially begin in Mumbai..though it was on/off before and then there were no rains for a month. That was the time I was wearing this summery floral dress.

Though the rains are unstoppable right now, but again we would see some days of normal Mumbai summer soon 😀

I love the green base and the floral paisley motifs in red,pink and purple on this dress. Also, its more like a casual shirt dress. Its so comfortable and looks pretty too. And has an interesting back.

I paired it with this long gold and silver knot chain necklace, a small blue and silver bracelet, silver midi rings, an orange chrysanthemum flower brooch as a hair accessory. And completed the look with my purple wedges.

Its also very beachy/Hawaiian kinda look I feel :p I think I badly need a holiday.

Dress: Possimus
Shoes: Aiva (Bought Online -Shown HERE and HERE)
Necklace: Ayesha.Accessories
Flower Brooch, Midi Rings: Romwe
Bracelet: AddOns (Shown HERE)

On eyes: Kryolan Cream Liner in Sky Blue

I hope you liked the outfit. Do let me know in the comments below.

Nivea Whitening Sensitive Deodorant Review

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Nivea Whitening Sensitive Deodorant Review

What the Company claims:

  • New Nivea Whitening Sensitive Deodorant repairs your skin to give you fairer underarms without any irritation.
  • It has 0 % alcohol and doesn’t harm the skin.
  • This deodorant contains licorice extracts that repair damage skin to give smooth, even toned underarms.
  • It provides soft, fresh fragrance for long lasting protection.

MRP: Rs.199/- for 150ml (Available on Flipkart for Rs.174/-)

Ingredients: Butane, Isobutane, Propane, Cyclomethicone, Aluminium Chlorohydrate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Octyldodecanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Demethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Dimethiconol, Parfum.

To start with, I love the soft, refreshing smell. Its kinda like baby powder. And it stays for a long time..though not 24/48 hours.

Its very handy and compact to carry around in your bag too. It has 0% alcohol and the oils in the ingredients give it a very hydrating feel. Skin feels smoother and softer. It was very gentle on the skin and did not irritate the skin. I never use deodorants directly on underarms, but this one is meant to whiten your underarms and I first tried it on my hand and found it very gentle and hydrating and so went on with using it for the underarms. It also claims to be antiperspirant and works to a certain level.

Even when used on clothes, it does not stain them white. And the fragrance stays for a long time.

With continued usage, you seem some slight difference in your underarms. Coz licorice extracts are meant to work on dark pigmentation and lighten them bit.But then, you need to use it continuously and do not expect any magical results !

Overall, I would say, its a nice deodorant..and definitely worth a try.

Have you used the new Nivea Whitening Sensitive Deodorant ?

How to Look the Best on a Night Out at the Casino

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How to look the best on a night out at the casino

For those who have never visited a land based casino, there may be several questions about what to expect. After all, these venues are much different than the online casinos on the internet. Of course, some online establishments  don’t require a dress code. One question many women have when looking at casinos relates to what kind of clothing to wear, if you look at casino films in Hollywood, the outfits are always high in glamour. But is this a necessity when going to a casino in real life? The best answer to this question is to contact the specific casino itself for more information. The website can be consulted or a call can be placed to the casino. The usual response will be a smart casual dress code which in some situations may be known as business casual.

Even though it’s not an ensemble comprised of separates, dresses can fall within the realm of smart casual. The hem length must be decent, generally, it should fall at the knees. Never wear a dress that has a hem shorter than that. Carefully consider colours and patterns when choosing a dress. Certain patterns aren’t as dressy even if the cut of the dress is. Black is always a wise choice as it can be dressed up or down with accessories like blazers, scarves or jewellery.

While some women may not want to wear dresses to the casino, they do have many other options. Slacks can be part of any smart casual outfit. They should be loose fitting. Avoid tighter styles as they aren’t quite dressy enough. Also, avoid fabrics that wrinkle easy. For instance, during the summer months, linen is a popular fabric but it does wrinkle easy which won’t keep you looking great during the night at the casino. Casual slacks can be worn which would include chinos and corduroys. If wearing these, the top garments of the outfit should be smart in nature to balance out the slacks.

What do you prefer to wear to a casino ?

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OOTD: Studded White Top, Coral Slit Maxi Skirt

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OOTD: Studded White Top, Coral Slit Maxi Skirt

Hey guys,

Back with an OOTD. Most of you love my striped skirt and sandals in my previous OOTD. I love them too !

Also, I love this high waisted coral half sheer maxi skirt with a thigh high slit. Its so summery and I love the coral color <3.

I paired it with a white studded top..studs on the pocket and shoulders. It can be formal and/or casual depending on how you team and wear it..very versatile.

Merged the two with a broad stretchable black statement belt with gold detailing on the front. Kept the accessories minimal..went for this black choker necklace with little danglings and a gold hollow out cuff. I went for a sleek, low ponytail with middle parting.

Since its white and coral, I added some animal print touch with my leopard print sandals.

 

See my tan? How I hate it :/

Top: Possimus
Skirt: Romwe
Belt: Stylefiesta
Necklace: Youshine
Sandals: Shown HERE

I hope you liked the outfit..do let me know in the comments below 🙂