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Tips on Buying Furniture Online, JustAClickAway, Durian

Tips on Buying Furniture Online

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Tips on Buying Furniture Online

Hi guys,

So just after our wedding, I and my husband shifted to a new place near to his office and it was an unfurnished rented place. We had to buy all the necessary furniture and here is how we did it:

1. Jot down the necessary furniture items

Start with noting down what all you need, like for a house with 2 people, the basic furniture you would need is a sofa,center table,TV unit,bed and a wardrobe. You may need more cupboards/storage drawers if you have more stuff. Also, a dressing table can be skipped if the wardrobe has a mirror. A dining table can be skipped as it would also occupy too much space. Buy a center table and bed which has storage inside.

2. Budget

Keep a budget in mind for each and every item and/or the combined total i.e. how much maximum would you prefer spending on furniture. Also, if a house is rented, does not make sense to invest in a lot of furniture, but if you have your own house, then of course, it makes sense to allot a higher budget.

3. Quality

If you are buying some few key pieces, make sure that you get good quality and it lasts you a long time. Cheap stuff may sound alluring at first but will hardly last you an year or so, and then you have to keep on re-purchasing new stuff every year. Rather invest in good quality,durable furniture.

4. Design & Style

You will find 100’s of designs out there, also when you buy online, you get confused looking at so many options. For e.g. In a sofa, there is 3+ 2 seats and there is an L shaped combined one. Keep the corners of your house in mind,measure the area and then suitably select something which will look the best. Even after the design is shortlisted, there are different patterns, different materials,etc. to choose from. Go for something which is durable. Avoid whites if the furniture is going to be used a lot since it will be dirty quite soon and end up looking muddy and lose its charm, though whites are classic and difficult to say NO to, but keep all the factors in mind.

There are a lot of websites which sell furniture online, but buy from someone you trust or have purchased before from. I would say, try buying 1-2 small things at first and get to know the site,delivery,quality,returns,etc., before purchasing everything at once.

Once you find a correct,trustworthy site, then just place your order and your life is simple! Durian offers free delivery and free assembly, easy EMI options and 5 year warranty! Also, 90% of the stuff is made in India.  I have often been to Durian stores and my family has purchased quite a lot of stuff from Durian since the time of its inception. I know how reliable,sturdy and trustworthy Durian furniture is.

Now you can get Durian online http://www.durian.in/, it’s #JustAClickAway 🙂

OOTD: Navy Blue Crop Top,Floral Palazzos

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OOTD: Navy Blue Crop Top,Floral Palazzos

Hi guys,

I am back with an OOTD. I have seen palazzos doing rounds since a long time,I always felt they look good only on taller and leaner women like maxi dresses, and hence never tried them.

This time, I thought, why not give it a try and I saw this beautiful floral palazzos and fell in love with them. This navy blue lace crop top matched perfectly with the palazzos and also the fit was amazing,it hugged the body snuggly. The upper part was lace which played a peek-a-boo.

The palazzos are so,so comfortable. light and airy. I feel I can wear them everyday, even in these summers.

Since the top and bottoms were lace and floral, I did not accessorize much and just went with my classic watch and tan brogues. And my favourite companion MK Selma Mini.

I wore this at the Pantene event last week, and we also met the super hot Lisa Haydon.

Top: StalkBuyLove
Palazzos: StalkBuyLove
Watch: Daniel Wellington
Brogues: Foot-in
Bag: Michael Kors Mini Selma

Location: Palladium Hotel, Mumbai

Photographer: Magali C

Did you like the outfit? Do let me know in the comments below.

StyleBuys.com- To Ease Your Fashion Shopping Woes

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StyleBuys.com- To Ease Your Fashion Shopping Woes

About StyleBuys: StyleBuys.com is a search engine for Fashion. We aggregate fashion websites in India and offer our users the convenience of shopping at a website where they can browse a large variety of products. We are a subsidiary of www.stilgiyin.com, the Fashion search engine of Turkey.

Basically,they bring together all the fashion websites under one roof, so you need not browse 9-10 websites in different tabs but get all the products together on one website.

From Amazon, Flipkart to Jabong, Koovs, StalkBuyLove, lingerie from Zivame to luxury from Darveys, it’s all in here. You just need to select a category from Clothing,Shoes,Bags, Jewellery and there are sub-categories like Ethnic wear,Lingerie, Plus size, Maternity, Skirts, Dresses,etc. within Clothing. And similar sub-categories for shoes, bags and jewellery. A separate category for Men and Kids and also a Sale section.

Doesn’t it make your life super easy, when the item you require is curated from all the websites and brought together under one, and you can see all together with just one click.

And then when you like something and click on the product, it will redirect you to the actual site. So you basically buying from the same website and the entire process of purchase,delivery and return would be taken care by that website. Stylebuys only helps you to find everything under one roof.

Their tagline ‘All Shops. One site’ works perfect for them. They also have a ‘Brands’ category which lists Clothing, Shoes,etc and have 1000’s of brands within each sub-category, so you can search brand-wise too.

Also, I liked the fact that they have 200 items per page, which makes it very easy to browse through them super quick. Some websites which have pretty good collection are not so navigation-friendly and keep showing 15-20 items and loading again and again.

You can also use the direct ‘Search’ option on top, like I did for ‘Crop Top’ here and got 100’s of choices (1000’s actually..1408 to be precise) from all the sites together :p

I am going to be using StyleBuys.com a lot in the coming days! :p How about you? Do let me know in the comments below, what you think of this fashion search engine.

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Reno Liquid Foundation Review,Swatches,Demo

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L’Oreal Paris Infallible Reno Liquid Foundation Review,Swatches,Demo

What the Company claims: The  Infallible Reno Stay Fresh 24H Liquid Foundation by  L’Oréal  Paris is a zero compromise foundation with 24hour stay and maximum coverage. It is totally touch proof,resists extreme humidity and erases imperfections without drying out skin.This   foundation’s texture is perfect for brush application.It glides over the skin, sets effortlessly and delivers ultimate coverage without a ‘layered’ effect. The Infallible Reno Liquid Foundation contains Hydrating Hyaluron that provides continuous hydration for an  all-­day luxury sensation and extreme hold pigments for the ultimate coverage and the most perfect professional complexion.

L’Oréal  Paris  Infallible  Reno  Liquid  & Powder  Foundation  give  you:

-­‐  Velvety  matte  finish
-­‐  Non-drying  texture
-­‐  Optimal  coverage
-­‐  24H  flawless  wear
-­‐  Shine  Control

So go ahead, get your perfect make­‐up partner with the 11 shades of L’Oréal Paris Infallible Reno Liquid Foundation and 4 shades of Powder Foundation.The  L’Oréal Paris Infallible Reno Liquid Foundation is priced at Rs.1325 and L’Oréal Paris Infallible Reno Powder Foundation is available at Rs.1250.

I was trying and testing out the L’Oreal Paris Infallible Reno Liquid Foundation for you guys since quite some time now. So let’s get on to the review.

It comes in a glass bottle with a transparent red cap which has shade numbers on the top. The bottle is a bit heavy, but not too heavy. It comes in a square packaging and has a black pump inside.

It is liquidy and runny but thick enough and not water like. It is easy to blend using both brush and fingers.

How I use it is, I take some foundation on the back of my hand and dot my face all over with the foundation and blend it either using fingers or a brush. If you are using a brush, make sure it is a bit damp which will help you blend it more easily since this foundation is on the dry and matte side.

The foundation feels completely matte on the skin, there is no shininess or dewiness with it. If you have dry skin, I recommend using a moisturiser beneath, but even if you don’t, this won’t feel stretchy on the skin, though the finish might be better with a moisturiser and it may not accentuate dry patches.

For people with oily skin, this is a boon. It stays matte for a good 4-5 hours for someone with dry/normal skin and then you need to blot some oil or shine on your face with a powder. For oily skin, you will need to blot it in 2-3 hours maybe, but once blotted, you will get the matte effect back.

It stays for almost the whole day, though the finish would look slightly dull at the end of the day i.e after 9-10 hours. It is almost transfer proof, though if you are sweating or have some shine on the face, it would transfer a bit on the tissue.

I am glad that it comes in 11 shades and has shades for both yellow and pink undertones. Though the darker shades are not much, and I found 3-4 shades very, very close to each other with not much difference.

I love the finish of this foundation. It provides medium to heavy coverage with layering. It covers dark spots, redness and also some of dark circles. You can skip a concealer unless you want a flawless finish. I usually don’t use a powder on top and it stays matte and let’s the skin breathe too. I have received quite some compliments with this foundation and even Cory Walia mentioned that I was glowing 😀 I did not reveal this secret though.

Even though it has an SPF of 18, it does not give a white cast and photographs well. Also, the shades are so close to each other, that you can make them work for you, if you choose any of these mid shades, a lot of options for us, wheatish skin tone.

I have the shades 200 Golden Sand, 140 Golden Beige and 220 Sand, all three of which are yellow toned and warm.

I have worn all three shades outside and none looked too light or dark, all three worked decently. If I have to choose, I would say 140 is the match closest to my skin,followed by 200 and 220 is slightly dark.

Without-With Foundation
Without-With Foundation
Without-With Foundation
Makeup with shade 140 Golden Beige
Makeup with shade 220 Sand

Overall, these are amazing quality wise and would last you quite long as you don’t need too much product. They give a nice, matte finish and stay put whole day. Perfect for oily skin and would work well for dry skin with a moisturiser underneath. Highly recommended.

Rating:

Quality: 4.25/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall rating: 4/5

Have you tried the new L’Oreal Paris Infallible Reno 24H Stay Fresh Liquid Foundation? What are your thoughts on it?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

The Body Shop Sleepover with Drops of Youth Bouncy Sleeping Mask

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The Body Shop Sleepover with Drops of Youth Bouncy Sleeping Mask

Hi guys,

So yesterday night I had a sleepover with The Body Shop! Not literally :p But, the lovely people at The Body Shop had sent a surprise box and a letter for a sleepover. That’s all I knew, coz the box and letter was to be opened only when they told us the sleepover would be, and it was yesterday night.

As I read the letter first, I had to rip apart the box immediately, I couldn’t contain my excitement looking at all the cute stuff. See what all I got:

  • A #BounceBackBeautiful tote bag
  • A #BounceBackBeautiful Cute Pillow to hug me 😀
  • A mug
  • Hot Chocolate! (My favourite thing in the kit)
  • A stress busting ball
  • Super cute Pink eye mask (Yes, pink :p)
  • The Body Shop Drops of Youth Bouncy Sleeping Mask

The letter it came with..

The Body Shop Drops of Youth falls under their ‘Nutriganics’ Range.

About the product: Discover our Drops of Youth™ Bouncy Sleeping Mask, enriched with Edelweiss stem cells. Designed to be left on while you sleep, this overnight mask leaves skin looking bouncier and feeling replenished. Discover how this mask will bounce your skin back to youth. • Youth-enhancing formula for bouncier, younger-looking skin • Unique bouncy, memory shape texture • To complete your skin care routine, pair perfectly with Nutriganics Drops of Youth Concentrate and Drops of Youth Eye Concentrate

MRP: Rs.2295/-

How to use: Smooth onto face before bed either alone or after Drops of Youth™ Concentrate, and allow to sink in overnight. Do not wash off. For best results, wait 15 minutes before going to bed.

Here is a video that shows exactly how to use it:

It is white in color and gel-like in texture, feels bouncy indeed, difficult to get the product with hands. It comes with a small, white spatula. I used 2 small spatulas and massaged the product on the skin the same way as in the video. I let it absorb on the skin while I enjoyed my hot chocolate 🙂

Here is a picture of me with the mask on and the ‘After‘ is the morning ‘just washed with water’ face. The difference in light is due to night time and day time light. Also, you can see the shine on the face in the pic with the mask as it was still getting absorbed.

L-with the mask, R- Morning Just ‘washed’ face

My skin indeed felt softer,hydrated and smoother. There was no dryness or stretchiness and skin looked refreshed.

I like the fact that it comes with a spatula which makes it hygienic and easy to get the product. But it comes in a heavy glass jar, so it is not exactly travel friendly.

I was very happy with the ‘Sleepover’ idea and the kit, one of the best ideas by The Body Shop. Also, this is one of the best kits I have ever received from a brand.

I actually slept very peacefully yesterday after ages, I don’t know what exactly worked for me, but no nightmares haunting me (Which has been happening since a lot of days, the same old ‘accident’ scenes) and I slept for a long,long time 😀

Thank you The Body Shop for the kit and the sleepover idea.

I loved the mask and I am going to continue using it, would update you guys.

Maybelline Rebel Bouquet Lipstick REB04 Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Rebel Bouquet Lipstick REB04 Review, Swatches

So, after reviewing the shades REB01 and REB05 HERE, here is another shade.

What the Company claims: Color Sensational presents the NEW Rebel Bouquet collection. A burst of rebellious colour!

Why You’ll Love It
Super-saturated pigments give fresh-picked pastels a bright kick. Sumptuous feel and enriched with honey nectar. 6 vivacious shades.

MRP: Rs.450/- for 3.9g

Shades Available: 6 

The packaging is same as the Colorsensational one with a transparent red cap. It is super creamy and soft in texture, and gives a glossy finish. Though it does not glide on easily onto lips, you need to work carefully.

It is not transfer proof and stays for around 3-4 hours but does not survive eating proper lunch, etc. Very moisturising and you do not need any separate lip balm underneath.

Once settled, the lipstick stays put and the glossiness reduces a bit.

While REB01 was an apple red and REB05 a peachy coral, this shade REB04 is kind of a mix. Its a reddish coral shade.

I love this shade! Not something unique, but somehow love how it brightens my face.

Here is it on me..

Overall, I would say the new Maybelline Rebel Bouquet Lipsticks are bright,glossy finish lipsticks that stay for a longer time than usual glossy lipsticks. Comes in 6 pretty red, peach and coral shades. Definitely worth a try. Recommended.

Check out other two shades HERE

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money : 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Did you check out the New Maybelline Rebel Bouquet Lipsticks? Which shade did you like?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Need a packing list for your get away this summer?

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Need a packing list for your get away this summer?

A perfect summer vacation has to have a nice, comfy, trendy shorts. Denims, of course, I live in them! Shirt dresses are quite IN these days and super comfortable too, for your travels or just a day of backpacking. That remind me of backpacks, again perfect to carry along, and you can just wear them behind and forget about it and be comfortable.

Shorts: True Religion, AG Jeans

Jeans: Hudson Jeans, 7 for all Mankind

Shirt Dresses: DKNY, ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo (Shopbop Exslusive Items!)

Here are a few compilations that will help you in remembering #WhatToPack 😀

I lovee shoes and if you are a shoe addict like me, of course you cannot forget them. Sandals, sneakers are your best bet for summers, also very comfortable for walking when you are on a vacation.

#Shopbop Shoes Day: Every Tuesday of the week as they celebrate the most versatile footwear season of the year. Here are some styles worthy of mention for your summer outdoor adventures!

Sandals: Sam Edelman, Schutz, Ancient Greek Sandals

Shoes: Tretorn, Superga

Then there are some skincare essentials like a sunscreen,moisturiser,etc. A hat, sunglasses and a sipper (water is the most important) are also very much a necessity.

Let me know your #WhatToPack essentials in the comments below 🙂

Beach May Fab Bag Review

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Beach May Fab Bag Review

Hi guys,

I am back with a Fab Bag review. This May, the theme was Beach- Sun,Sand and S*xy. The bag is a super cute, blue and white striped one. I love stripes and nautical, and this is by far, my favourite bag 🙂

MRP: Rs.599/- per month (Offers on 6 months and 12 months subscription. Go HERE)

Read my previous March Fab Bag Review HERE and April one HERE

Also, we have 2 full sized products in the bag and an amazing bonus item this month.

Let’s take a look at the products..

  • Be A Bombshell Eyeshadow Quad in Madrid (Full size- Rs.1200/-)
  • Vana Vidhi Oriental Rice Paddy Face & Body Scrub (Full size,70g- Rs.1599/-)
  • Vichy Ideal White Cleanser & Essence (small sample)
  • Bonus: Bling Scarf (Rs.500/-)

I absolutely love the eyeshadow quad and I am glad I got warm,neutral colors and not the bright oranges and blues which I don’t like much. Madrid is just perfect with golds and browns, I did this makeup look with it.. (See more pics HERE)

The Vana Vidhi rice scrub is nice, gritty but not harsh and moisturising with the blend of essential oils, which does not leave the skin dry. I quite liked it.

A scarf as a bonus is just perfect, they also have 3 different ways to wear a scarf in the Fab Post. Also, every person has got a different scarf, I believe, which is even more cooler.

My least favourite is the Vichy Ideal White, I am not a fan of whitening products, and not really a fan of sample sized skin care too, which does not let you judge much anyway.

But overall, I am so so happy with this month’s Fab Bag, from the bag to the 3 full products, it’s a total paisa vasool bag. Absolutely recommend subscribing to Fab Bag, coz I believe they are only doing better month by month.

Have you tried the Fab Bag yet? What did you get in your May Fab Bag?

Gillette Venus #SubscribeToSmooth Challenge: 2nd Update

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Gillette Venus #SubscribeToSmooth Challenge: 2nd Update

Hi guys,

Time for another update of the Gillette Venus #SubscribeToSmooth Challenge. Read more about the event and the challenge HERE and the previous update HERE.

Another round of shaving after 9-10 days, my skin is still soft and smooth. I will bust the myth ‘Shaving alters or changes skin color or makes it patchy’ today. I have been shaving my legs since quite some now and it did not at all change the color of my skin. Skin might feel a bit patchy right after shaving,if you go for dry shaving and do not moisturise it enough. If you go for wet shaving, no such issue. And the patchiness is just for a few minutes untill you apply moisturiser, even in dry shaving. It does not make your skin change its texture or color in any way.

Your skin remains the same, and in fact it is even more smoother after shaving 😀 We all love those hairless legs’ feeling, right.

Some tips for shaving correctly:

  • Go for wet shaving while having a bath, whenever you can
  • Do not soak your skin in shower for more than 1-2 minutes, before shaving, as you do not want the skin to swell up.
  • Always moisturise before the bath for a smoother shaving experience.
  • Follow up with a nice moisturiser, preferably with retinol to avoid itching and calm the skin.
  • A shaving gel will make the process easier, if you run out of it, you can use your hair conditioner to shave.
  • Use a calamine lotion if you have sensitive skin.

Read the Gillette Venus Razor Review HERE

You can check out Gillette Venus’ facebook app to know more about shaving or follow them on twitter. You can buy the Gillette Venus Razor HERE, the set of cartridges HERE or the combo pack of all with the Satin Care Gel HERE

Happy Shaving 

FOTD: Golden Eyes (Indian Ethnic Look)

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FOTD: Golden Eyes (Indian Ethnic Look)

Hi guys,

I attended a friend’s engagement today and felt like getting decked up a bit, so did some makeup and went with golden eyes.

I wore this pretty orange and pink lace anarkali with golden borders, it’s one of my favourites. So I went with golden and orange tones overall.

For the base, I used the L’Oreal Paris Infallible Reno Liquid Foundation, trying this out currently. Review coming up soon.

I received this pretty eyeshadow quad from May Fab Bag (Review coming next) called Be a Bombshell in Madrid which is the perfect blend of gold,bronze and orange, so I used only this.

I used the beige shade all over my eyes till the lid, the golden shade on the lids and the dark brown on the outer half and crease. For the lower lids, I went with the orangey shade in the inner half and the dark brown on the outer half.

Lined my eyes with the Maybelline Colossal Liner and used the Essence Lash Princess Volume Mascara. For the waterline, I used the L’Oreal Paris Sapphire Blue Gel Liner which looks almost black.

And on lips, I used the Maybelline Rebel Bouquet Lipstick in REB04.

I skipped any blush or highlighter since the face was bright enough. I don’t generally use powders overall as I like dewy finish. But for T-zone, it becomes important as I have combination skin.

I had to rush and did not have much time to find products and hence, finished this quickly with whatever products handy 🙂

I hope you liked the look. It is quite simple and basic, do let me know in the comments below 🙂