I am back, up and going now. I can do all the basic stuff and would be going back to my place with hubby 🙂 Only I cannot walk fast or climb steps quickly as of now. Also I am not supposed to wear heels for 2-3 more months. So I am buying lots of flats, reasons to shop 😉 And back with a new outfit post. A monochrome and androgynous outfit but with a twist, the twist is the blouse has cute bow cut offs on the sleeves.
The trousers were quite loose for me, but I did not bother exchanging them as they were very comfortable! Though I would get a few alterations done to it.
I paired this monochrome outfit with my new metallic gold Vans with tassels on the sides ! Say hello to my new Vans!
And to complete the look, accessories from Regium__. Love those rings and the cute statement necklace. Follow Regium on Instagram or facebook to check out their collection. I love their cuffs and rings and they also stock the recent rage flash tattoos.
I know the pics are not very clear..I just discovered yesterday that my new DSLR lens was also dashed from the front and the zoom got stuck, as we were carrying it with us on the day of the accident. I have given it for repair at the service center, I hope it starts working properly again 🙁
How do inspiring stories elevate women of the future and help them raise the bar?
#EveryWomanIsALeader in her own way. It is important for her to realize her worth. And there are so many inspiring women out there, who would make you feel like, get up and do something, you too can!
For me, these are a few examples of inspiring women who are the most amazing leaders..
1. Indra Nooyi
Well, who else would be the most inspiring woman in the world for all of us?! Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi, business executive and the current Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo, the second largest food and beverage business in the world.She has consistently ranked among the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. In 2014, she was ranked 13 in the list of Forbes World’s 100 most powerful women.
2. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, the founder Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Biocon Limited. She started Biocon in 1978 and today under Shaw’s leadership, Biocon has established itself as a leading player in biomedicine research with focus on diabetes and oncology.
3. Chanda Kochhar
She is the MD & CEO of India’s largest private bank ICICI Bank, Being a Chartered Accountant, I always admired her the most and still do!
4. Saina Nehwal
Coming to sports, Saina is currently ranked No. 2 in the world by Badminton World Federation.She is also the first Indian after Prakash Padukone and the first Indian woman to become world number 1. She also recently won the India Open Super Series Title.
5. Mary Kom
Mar Kom is a five-time World Amateur Boxing champion, and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each one of the six world championships.She became the first Indian woman boxer to get a Gold Medal in the Asian Games in 2014.
6. Tarla Dalal
Coming to other fields now, I used to really follow,respect and admire Tarla Dalal. She was the only woman in the field when there were others like Sanjeev Kapoor. She wrote over 100 books and sold more than 3 million books. She also ran the largest Indian food web site, and published a bi-monthly magazine, Cooking & More. It is sad that she is no more.
7. Ekta Kapoor
She is the most successful female producer in the entertainment industry. Though her work is not something we love or applaud, but she knows her business well and has been super successful till date.
And there are many many more, these were just a few examples. It is not ‘luck’ that played a part in their lives always. Each and every successful women leader out there, has an inspiring story. Struggles have been a part of everyone’s lives and it was not all hunky dory for them. Neither did they achieve all this in a day! Hard work and sheer perseverance have made them reach where they are.
So, pick you leader, be inspired and remember ‘You Too Can’!
There is a blogging competition held by www.shethepeople.tv on the topic ‘Women in Leadership’ and your entries can win you an all-paid expense trip to an exciting destination.
L’Oreal Professionnel Wild Stylers by Tecni.Art Beach Waves Spray Review
Phew..that’s quite a mouthful. And the name is even longer L’Oreal Professionnel Wild Stylers by Tecni.Art Beach Waves Texturizing Salt Spray! Yeah :p
What the Company claims: Fresh from the beach effect, for sexy, tousled hair with a matt finish
Hold: 2- Light
How to use: Spray onto dry or wet hair and scrunch with hands or define using fingers for a more defined finish
Tips: Perfect on all hair types and to wear on top of other products for a more sexy, matt finish
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.700/- for 150ml
It comes in a sleek,plastic bottle with the most innovative cap which has a lock button, so untill you press the lock button to one side, it won’t spray. This makes it quite convenient and would avoid wastage/spillage during travel,etc too. Smells really nice.
You can use it on wet or dry hair. I tried it on dry next day hair, I sprayed it at night, rolled my hair high up and kept it overnight.
Also see this video on how to use it..
Now if you have long or dense/thick hair, you are going to need a lot of this! Also since it has alcohol, it is bit drying and hence the matt finish, so do not expect any shine or glossiness in your hair. (Usually hair gets dry on the beach,so beachy waves are not supposed to be shiny or glossy anyways)
Next morning my hair had some waves, only towards the lower half,of course. My hair is quite straight and only slightly wavy and silky too,so nothing holds onto my hair..I need a heavy hair spray for any hairstyle to stay on my hair! :/
Since this has light hold, the waves are not like those softly done curls with a hair curler, but very light natural waves, which would loosen with a thin comb too! Hence, do not use a comb, but only your hands to get rid of tangles and scrunch them up real well!
You may follow up with a good hold hair spray to hold the waves, which I recommend you do, coz without a spray, the waves won’t stay for long, especially if your hair is usually straight like me. Or you can use a curler at first and then use this on light curls, following up with a spray.
Now coming to whether I recommend it, well you know I can get similar waves if I tie my damp hair in a braid or rolling it and tying in a bun and keeping it overnight. Also you can make your own sea salt spray at home mixing hot water,sea salt, bit of coconut/argan oil, few drops of essential oil and a bit of leave in conditioner. If you have straight hair, this won’t help much and also since the hold is light, they won’t stay for long.
So, this being priced at Rs.700 is obviously expensive, when you do need a lot of quantity in every use especially when you have long hair, I won’t say its a must have, but if you always wanted to try a sea salt spray, then you can give this a try.
Rating: 3/5
Have you tried any sea salt spray before? DIY or this or some other brand? Do let me know in the comments below.
Remember the Summer Sunglasses Carnival by Lenskart I posted about HERE. Well that was a smashing hit and they have once again come up with a sale!
This time it covers all kinds of eyeglasses and lenses. It runs from 11th to 14th April.
Following are the offers they are going to run..
1. Flat 50% Off on Latest Eyeglasses (*On purchase of Rs 1500 & above)
2. FLAT 70% Off on Complete Eyeglasses – With prescription lenses
3. Get Your First Frame Free (*Lens Package Start from Rs 799)
4. Kodak Lenses worth Rs 2290 Free with Eyeglasses
5. Flat 35% Off on Power Sunglasses (*T&C apply)
6. FLAT 25% Off on Premium Brands (*T&C apply)
7. Reading Eyeglasses at Rs 149 ONLY
With offers like Flat 50 and Flat 70 off, you just cannot afford to miss this! Wonder where was Lenskart when I had glasses back then :/ I would have definitely loved something like this. Do take advantage of this sale!
Also most of our parents need reading glasses now, so its worth stocking on them right now 😀 Oh and did I tell you they have Cash on Delivery too, try it before buying it 🙂 I am planning to get Anti-Glares to protect my vision when using a computer/laptop,etc.
About MSMBox (My Style Mile Box): MSMbox.com was finally launched in Oct 2014.
Simply put, MSMbox.com is a discovery e-commerce platform that offers consumers the opportunity to buy, try and enjoy beauty brands in the market.
For a nominal subscription of either Rs 495/- for the MSM Express Box or Rs 995/- for the MSM Select Box, every month, you get a surprise goodie box containing beauty, grooming and lifestyle products from new and established beauty brands, and then some!
Our motto – ‘a lot in a little’- sets us apart from any other beauty box currently in the market.
For starters, the box contains full size products along with carefully curated samples. Besides that, to really delight the consumer, we don’t just take care of your beauty and grooming needs. We go the extra mile and offer something more through our collaborations and associations with leading salons/spas, cafe’s and shopping.
Msmbox.com brings it all together, on an exciting online platform of rich content on trends, updates on the beauty world, and weekly blogs from our in-house team, and of course feedback and participation from our consumers.
So there are basically two options in MSM Box, ‘Express’ for all normal drugstore brands and ‘Select’ for premium brands like The Body Shop,Soap and Glory,Innisfree,etc.. Also both boxes every month include 1-2 surprise goodies/samples from new brands that are just IN, in the market.
Express box is pink in colour while the Select box is mango yellow in colour
I got MSM Express Box which retails at Rs.495/-. Even though its a March box, I somehow couldn’t review it then, sorry for the delay. It looks like a small compact box but is very very heavy with a lot of stuff inside.
Let’s unravel the mystery of what’s inside the box..
I received 5 products, 2 from Kronokare, 2 from Biotique and 1 from Just Herbs.
Kronokare Provencial Lavender Glycerine Soap
Kronokare Provencial Lavender Body Lotion (Deluxe Sample)
Biotique Bio AloeVera SPF30+ Suncreen
Biotique Bio Kajal
Just Herbs SilkSplash Neem-Bitter Orange Rehydrant Face Wash
Except the Body Lotion, I got rest 4 full sized samples which is quite a good deal for a box priced at Rs.495/-! But I would have liked all 5 different brands rather than 2 products from the same brand. Also I have tried Kronokare before and I am not really a fan of the Body Lotion, its not moisturizing enough.
Looking forward to try the Biotique and Just Herbs products.
Overall I would say, price wise, it is one of the best subscription box out there which actually offers a good value for money. I only hope they can maintain the price and number of products offered in the same way in future too. I would love to try the ‘Select’ Box next.
Krafftwork is a Mumbai based jewellery brand, owned by the 19 year old Kavisha Doshi. Her brand Krafftwork has the best collection of accessories and jewellery curated fabulously by her.
Not only are her accessories fab,she also makes sure she packs them well. You get everything from floral crowns,statement head bands, statement necklaces and rings, cute earrings, hand harness, body chains,etc..
She sent me some lovely pieces in this super cute polka dot box with a bow on top 😀 Let me show you the contents..
Three pairs of earrings..pearl and diamante studded bows, small diamond studs and pearl studs..loved this <3
Bronze double trouble earrings..wanted to try these since a long time!
Black and gold gothic choker necklace
Cross cut out gold adjustable ring
Super cute stuff..check all of her collection on Instagram HERE. Also you can buy it directly from Jabong HERE
Cannot wait to style some of these in my next outfit posts. Hope you liked them, which is your favourite?
Oh yes, you read that right! Flat 25% off on all the items at ShopBop.com ,including the ‘New Arrivals’ and the ‘Sale’ items (There are some brand exclusions though)
It starts right now and ends on Friday,10th April at 1.30 pm IST (13.30) and that of EastDane.com on Sunday 12th April at 1.30pm IST. So all the men out there, get 2 days extra to shop your heart out 😀 Use the promo code ‘SPRING25’ to apply the 25% discount.
I don’t think you should miss this at all! Especially if you were eyeing that ‘IT’ bag or shoes, this is the time to grab it.
What the Company claims: The Live Your Now team has worked closely with an expert formulator based in France to create a revolutionary high definition nail lacquer that promises to give you nothing less than pure color perfection.
The LYN nail colours are revolutionary High Definition nail lacquers that promise to give you nothing less than colour perfection
LYN’s brilliantly curated palette of sheers, shimmers, crèmes and glitters are formulated to provide a high gloss finish for manicures that will really last
Furthermore LYN’s innovative flat brush technology delivers precision colour, for a smoother, faster and streak free professional finish
The LYN lacquers are formulated with pigments that reveal their true brightness and vividness for ultimate wear
These salon quality nail lacquers glide on like satin, dry fast and are available in 100 gorgeous shades
Live Your Now (LYN) come in a square shaped bottle with black cap. It has different collections like Reds,Greens,Corals bifurcated on the basis of colors and also Glitters,Sugar Rush,Sheers on the basis of finish and texture.
The formula is France based and it is indeed nice. 2 coats are all you need for a perfect,opaque coverage and it gives a super,smooth finish. Pigmentation wise its quite bright and the glossy finish and coverage is perfect.
It goes on smooth without any streaks and the best part is, it stays for a good 9-10 days with just a bit of chipping at the tips. Really impressed by the staying power and the color and finish does not get dull too. It has even survived 2 weeks with just a bit of chipping and the finish gets a bit dull later on. But no nail enamel has stayed that long on me!
It comes in 100 shades with all possible finishes and different textures. I am really keen on trying out the Glitters and Sugar Rush next.
I have tried the shades ‘No Morning Blues‘ and ‘Didya Vinka At Me’ untill now. All the 100 shades have such fun,quirky names 😀 No Morning Blues was a part of the February My Envy Box.
No Morning Blues is a creamy bright pastel blue
Didya Vinka At Me is a super creamy bright deep raspberry pink. Lot of people asked me about this shade :p
I absolutely love the finish and quality. Though its slightly higher priced, but the quantity of 12ml is good and also the quality is fab, maybe we can have a smaller size at a lesser price. I like that idea in nail enamels of having a lesser quantity so that we can use it completely and also have more colors.
Its available online on My Envy Box,Purplle and Nykaa. I hope it is more easily available soon both online and offline.
I highly recommend trying these, you can thank me later 🙂
Beautiful Jewellery from Confusion Fashion Accessories
About Confusion Fashion Accessories: Borne in 2006, Confusion Fashion Accessories is growing rapidly. We are now present in Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Ecommerce and Exhibitions across India. We create unique designs to match the season and on going trends. Our designs are almost never repeated with distribution through a selective network and clientele. We strive to change the accessories industry from retail to one-on-one service. Our range of beautiful, stylish neckpieces make plain tees and denims a complete outfit. Just one signature piece can enhance your look for any occassion. Be it a cuff, an elegant brooch, stylish DIVA earrings or a simple neckpiece. The combination of rings, hoops, semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, beads interwoven together gives the accessories a different perspective. We work with you to customize our products and cater them to your needs, which includes creating gifts & giveaways for your weddings, festivals, parties and more. Confusion Fashion Accessories is an offspring of Chaiti and Minal, who have been in the Fashion Jewellery industry for the last 20 years as wholesalers across India.
Confusion FA stocks everything from necklaces,earrings,bracelets,anklets,brooches,rings, maang tikkas, waist belts, pashas,hair bands, tic tac pins, etc..and also home decor stuff like trays,coffee mugs, napkin rings, torans, etc.
They sent me these items..lets take a look at them one by one.
This super pretty turquoise and black hand harness
Kundan plate gold mesh kada
This gorgeous three-layered pearl statement necklace..it would work well with both Indian and western wear
Beautiful side saree challa/kamar patta (waist belt). It has intricate pearl and kundan work and is perfect for brides too..Love it.
Kundan and pearl side pasha. Pashas are very IN these days and you do not need any other accessory and let your pasha stand out with Indian wear,especially palazzos or Pakistani style suits
Pearl and stone brooch..wear it with your shirts,jackets,tunics,kurtis or whatever you like. This will surely glam up your outfit.
Multi coloured double brooch..this is the best accessory for your white shirt, or even on a tunic or salwar at the shoulders or a gown with deep U back.
Black and gold statement earrings..again would work well with both Indian and western wear
Golden dangling anklet with red and green beads..these are so pretty and unique.
Can’t wait to style all of these, I already styled the brooch and hand harness with my pink flowing kurti here..
Also, they have a 10% off for every new registration for a month, so register today and shop on!
Did you like the accessories? Which is your favourite piece?
Veg & Non Veg Delicacies at South Indian Restaurants in Mumbai
South Indian cuisine is what you will find anywhere and everywhere from a local small udipi to a nice restaurant. One can always find the idlis and dosas at the start of the menu mostly. Also coz they are light enough to work as snacks in between, whenever one is hungry.
Some of my favourite South Indian restaurants in Mumbai are Mani’s Lunch Home and Hotel Ramashray at Matunga, Cafe Madras at King’s Circle (yes the entire area had majority South Indian crowd before and hence more restaurants here) Being a Podarite, I have been a frequent at all these places, like every week or even everyday when we studied at the library in college.
Some other good restaurants in Matunga itself are Anand Bhavan,Sharda Bhavan, Idli House, Ramanayak, Shree Sundars. There is Vishwa Bharti and Kirti Mahal at Mulund, Gora Gandhi at Borivali, Babulnath Dosa Centre at Marine Lines. Few chain of restaurants all over Mumbai which are also pretty decent are The Banana Leaf,Sankalp, Tambi,etc..
When it comes to favourite delicacies, I have quite a lot of favourites..
1. Mysore Masala at Mani’s Lunch Home
You have to try this, delicious, super filling and easy on the pockets. Though finding a seat at Mani’s is difficult and all the restaurants in Matunga are closed on Mondays is what you need to remember :p
2. Sheera, Butter Idli and Filter Coffee at Ramashray
So there is no fixed menu here for sheera and when you place the order for sheera, you get the flavour of the day. It can be pineapple,apple or plain or some other flavour. But its super yumm and a must try. Butter idli here is melt in your mouth, you will not be required to chew it. And the filter coffee is the authentic South Indian filter coffee.
3. Cheese Chilli Uttapam at Sankalp
If you are like me who loves spicy food, this uttapam is going to make you cry 😀 A perfect combination of cheese and chillies on your very own uttapam
4. Kanchipuram Idli at Gora Gandhi
I love this masala idli with peas and cashews on top, coconut and hint of masalas..for those who don’t like their idlis bland 😀
Though I am a vegetarian and have not tried any non veg. dishes obviously, some of my friends love their Chicken Chettinad, Kheema in Coconut Curry, Squid Fry and Prawns. But most of these small udipis and restaurants serve only veg. food, though there are quite a few Konkani restaurants where you get all of these sea food and many more options.
What is your favourite South Indian delicacy? And favourite South Indian restaurant in Mumbai?
