I am back with an OOTD, this one is from my Andaman holidays. We had a private beach at our hotel in Havelock and I clicked lots of pics everyday there as were almost whole day on the beach i.e. till 4-4.30 after which it get dark there 🙁
But anyways, let’s come on to the OOTD. I had this aqua blue ‘Born On The Beach’ tee which I knew I want to and have to wear on my Andaman holidays 😀
I paired it with white shorts and my stack of bracelets.
Remember Vellvette Box..it was the first beauty box in India. Later on, it changed their name and revamped to Fab Bag.
About Fab Bag: At FAB BAG, we are beauty experts and addicts driven by our passion for high quality beauty products and delightful service. We recognize that our members are beauty enthusiastic women looking for great products that would work for their specific beauty needs and tastes, but do not have enough time, access or resources to try out and experience all that is available. We work hard in association with brands to select 3 amazing products exclusively customized for each member and send them in a delightful box to her doorstep every month, so that she never has to make the expensive mistake of buying products that do not work for her! We also advise members on how to make the best use of these products and keep them abreast of the latest beauty and fashion trends and insider know-how through our magazine.
MRP: Rs.599/- per month
You also get discounts on 6 months and 12 months subscription. Currently they are giving a Deborah Milano Atomic Lipstick free with 6-months subscription and Clinique Blush/Eyeshadow mini palette with 12-months subscription. Subscribe HERE
I love the concept of bags how they have a different customized bag each month according to the monthly theme. Also these bags are pretty useful and handy for travel,etc when you want to carry some basic makeup/skincare
For the month of March, they have a Woman’s Day Special Fab Bag. It’s a cute bright pink pouch with a Coco Chanel quote and also they are running a campaign called #MakeupForDifference where you can leave a message here http://fabbag.com/makeupfordifference/ and for every message, Rs.50/- shall be donated on your behalf to these inspiring Fab Women.
Let’s have a look at the contents of my March Fab Bag:
Inveda BB Cream in Fair- Full size (Rs.140/- for 15ml)
SoultTree Kajal in Pure Black- A special 3g packaging (Rs.340/- for 5g)
Palladio Herbal Lipstick in Rosey Plum- Full size (Rs.650/-)
Sebastian Professional Hydre Shampoo- 50ml (Rs.1400/- for 250ml)
Fashionography Earrings
To start with the Inveda BB cream, its quiet nice and good for everyday use. Only issue being just 2 shades available: Fair and Matt
I have tried the SoulTree Kajal before, the Pure Black is much smoother than other colors which go on a little hard. Also its all natural and organic made from ghee and camphor, but if you are looking for something smudge free, this won’t help at all.
I loved a full sized lipstick in the bag, though I wish I would have got some other matte shade. This shade Rosey Plum has shimmer and I am not a fan of shimmer.
I like the Sebastian shampoo deluxe size and would be carrying it for my next travel.
Absolutely loved these cute butterfly blue earrings from Fashionography.
Overall, some hits and misses. Though more of hits for the price of Rs.599/-. I absolutely recommend giving Fab Bag a try.
Coming to the giveaway now, one of you lucky one wins this March Fab Bag. I am hosting a giveaway for the same,on my Instagram.
All you need to do is follow me HERE and Fab Bag on Instagram and repost the first image tagging 2 of your friends. The giveaway starts right now and ends after a week on 25th March.
For people who have a hectic work schedule and have a long working hours, shopping can be a difficult thing to do, however, with the emergency of a plethora of online stores, shopping has become easy and quick. The online stores not only help you save time but also help you save a lot of money. However, the secret to saving money is knowing how to use the online coupon codes.
Just like the printed coupons that you find on the coupon magazines or the local classifieds, the online coupons can be used to get a discount or rebate on the things that you purchase from the online stores. In the recent times, the online shopping coupons have become a huge hit; they have completely changed the way people shop online these days. If you have no prior experience using the coupon codes, read on to know how you can save money with these coupons:
First and foremost you need to find the coupons online. If you have already made your decision about buying the product from a particular store, you can simple Google the terms (Store name) online coupons. For instance, if you want to a buy a dress or shoes from jabong, you can search for Jabong coupons and you will find a full list of coupons that is available at that particular point of time.
One of the important things to know is that the online coupons are of two types. One is the discount coupons, which allows you to buy a particular item at 30% or 50% discount and the other type is the complimentary coupon, which allows you to get free items on purchase of a particular product or on the purchase of goods for a certain amount. To avoid any confusion while you redeem the coupon code make sure that you choose the right product.
Although a large number of online shoppers today use the discount coupons while shopping, major of them tend to ignore the validity date the coupon. You must know that each and every coupon comes with a certain validity date and if it is not used within the validity period you would not get any discount. Therefore while looking for a discount coupon it is important to check its validity period before using the code while shopping. Typically, most of the online stores, regularly update their coupons and remove the ones that have expired. If you have subscribed for the newsletter service of a certain online store, you can be rest assured of getting the latest coupons through e-mail.
To save money on your online shopping it is advisable that you prepare a list of the things that you wish to buy and then decide which products are your urgent needs and which are the ones that you can afford to buy on a later date. Online shoppers suggest that by doing this, they can save up to 50% more money.
Thus there are many advantages of using coupon codes while shopping online so if you are keen to avail these benefits change your regular shopping habit and get the online coupons and keep saving every time you purchase online.
Editor’s note: Do you shop a lot online? Use coupon codes? I always do and have saved a lot of bucks 😀
Head & Shoulders Nourishing Winter Care Anti- Dandruff Shampoo Review
Hey guys,
I am so sorry for not posting much. I have got a bit lazy with all the resting. Also I have started watching the Hip Hip Hurray series again..do you remember? Finished half..loving it!
Come winters, dandruff becomes my main hair concern :/ The dry climate only worsens the scalp. I am glad I got to try an Anti Dandruff Shampoo at the right time. I started using it in Jan, now since summers have started, its not too much of an issue though. I use this once a week now.
Remember the contest I had hosted HERE, I myself was trying this shampoo out and here is the review
Head & Shoulders Nourishing Winter Care Anti- Dandruff Shampoo for Women
What the Company claims: Richly indulgent anti-dandruff shampoo for dry damaged or frizzy hair. Leaves hair up to 100% dandruff free. Gentle enough for everyday use even for color or chemically treated hair. Formulated with Head & Shoulders’ Fresh Scent Technology featuring enhanced fragrance notes for an improved in-shower scent experience.
MRP: Rs.163/- for 170ml
Claims,Directions,Ingredients:
Its a blue and white colored slightly curved on the top bottle packaging with a flip cap. The shampoo is creamy white in color and smells amazing!
It lathers well and is not even that drying as the other anti-dandruff shampoos I have tried (even Head & Shoulders variants)
I definitely saw a reduction in my dandruff and it was not too harsh on the hair too.
Overall hair was soft and smooth and it reduces hair fall caused by breakage of hair. Also less dryness,which is the first for me, in an anti- dandruff shampoo. Worked great for me. Definitely recommend! If you do not have too much of a dandruff issue, you can use it once a week. I have switched to using it once a week now.
But even when I was using it everyday, I did not experience any extra hair fall as such. I liked the Nourishing Winter Care.
Rating: 4/5
Have you tried the new Head & Shoulders Nourishing Winter Care Anti- Dandruff Shampoo ?
Unleash Your Dark Side with ENVY After Dark Series
Vanesa care one of the top manufacturers of deodorants and perfume in the country has launched Ultra range of perfume body spray under brand name ENVY. ENVY 1000 in current fiscal is one of the India’s fastest growing brands in the country and known for its excellent quality and unique communication mix.
ENVY ‘After Dark’ series is especially crafted for the modern men who has arrived & needs no introduction. Perfume body spray designed for pure masculinity and panache. ENVY ‘After Dark’ Series is a work of art both in fragrance and packaging carefully crafted ultra-modern fragrance to give all the ‘truly arrived’ man needs in a fragrance. Four exquisite variants of Envy ‘after dark’ series are: The Techno – for the man who needs just a glance not his message across who is intense yet sensible. This fragrance masculinity comes from action not words. It consists of fresh notes at the top & heart is composed of woody & sweet notes. The base contains amber, sandal and musk. Now with Techno, intensity has got a new weapon; The Trance–Fragrance for young and for stubborn teenager who just refuses to age. Carefully crafted for irresistible you from Dawn to dusk. Envy Trance is an aromatic spicy fragrance for men with top notes are of bergamot and mandarin with a burst of spices in the middle enriched with richness of amber and sandal at the base. Now the irresistibly young needs NO introduction; The Rock – Head turner, Showstopper has just arrived with Envy Rock, the Modern classic fragrances that evoke sense of wild and unbeatable energy to rock the party. Top notes are fresh spicy, green, with fillings of vetiver, rose and lily of the valley, base notes are musk, sandalwood, patchouli, cedar and oakmoss. Now with ENVY Rock, is the rock star of the party. And the Hip Hop – Energy, masculinity and strength are three cornerstones for ENVY HipHop. It opens with fresh, citrus, green and marine notes while the heart is enriched with jasmine and spices. The base closes with rich sandal and vetiver with the hint of vanilla. Envy Hip-Hop in your side now is ready rule the dark.
Ultra Premium range of Envy After dark series Techno, Trance, Rock & Hip-Hop perfume body sprays are available in an attractive Packaging of 130ml (108g) at Rs 250/- only
True to ENVY brand genesis entire range is pure fragrance and no gas which simply means irresistible you without any wastage.
I love how they have been named after genres of music and have different color for each one. I usually always go for men’s perfumes/deos as they are slightly stronger and I love the smell, also they stay longer than those soft, floral ones meant for women.
Techno is a softer fragrance since its a mix of woody and sweet.
Trance is a medium one, not hard hitting and a perfect balance. My favourite
Rock is strong and hard, it hits you at the first whiff itself.
Hip Hop again is a soft fragrance with the strong accord of jasmine
I love Trance the most, followed by Techno and Hip Hop. But when it comes to long staying power, Rock stays the longest.
I like the fact that these are not gas deos, but actual perfume body sprays and stay a long long time than normal deos.
Definitely recommend trying the Envy Perfume Body Sprays, especially the After Dark Series
Note: There is a Secret Message for all Denim lovers at the end of this article.
Denims, more specifically, jeans, have taken over the clothing industry faster than any other garment has and are as widely embraced, worn and loved the world over. The classic symbol of the American West is now a staple in wardrobes around the world. From a waiter at a restaurant, to the most influential people in the world, everybody has jeans as an important part of their wardrobe.
Have you ever wondered why jeans are so popular?
The main reason for their popularity among the people was not only because of the different ways they are worn, but the different and particular styles in which they ‘wear’. The way jeans wear off over time or the way the “age” says a lot about the person wearing them. They have become a common representative for anyone and everyone’s unique personality. Durable, comfortable and yet stylish enough to always be a part of the latest trends, Jeans are forever.
Denim Over the years
The 70’s
This decade in particular was also popularly known as the “hippie age”. Embroidery, bright colors, stonewash, rhinestones and patches were just some of the jean trends of the time.
The 80’s
This decade is when designer denim was truly born. Designer jeans became a true status symbol. Stonewash, acid wash and ripped jeans were some of the most popular looks, along with skinny leg cuts that were tapered at the ankle
The 90’s
Carpenter jeans and Baggy Jeans were among the most trendy looks, as well as overalls, which were popular among women.
The 2000s
In the early 2000s, with the rise of pop culture denim also became a fashion staple once again, becoming an appropriate item of clothing to wear out on a Friday night or even to the office. A lot of new styles like skinny jeans and Straight cuts began to trend in a very strong manner.
Trending Today
Bell bottoms and Hip huggers are all set to make a remarkable comeback in the spring of 2015. It looks like the 70’s denim culture is ready to spring back to life. We all love our retro side and we know how to pull off the look as well!
Your Secret Message
So, if you wish you could wear jeans all the time, you’re going to LOVE what we have to tell you. We’re more than glad to introduce one of the biggest denim sales in our country brought to you by BRAND FACTORY. Their outlets in Thane, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Mysore, Hubli, Mangalore, Ahmedabad and Nagpur are offering a massive 3 day sale with over
1.5 Lakh Branded Pieces on sale.
Why you absolutely MUST go to the BRAND FACTORY on the 13th-15th March
1- All pieces are available at a flat Rs.599/- & Rs.999/- ONLY. Unbelievable right?
2- The brand list includes a set of 25 denim giants like: Lee & Lee Cooper, Pepe, Wrangler, Levis, Wrangler, Flying Machine, Spykar and many more!
3- Rs.2499 is now Rs.999.
4- Rs.1299 is now Rs.599.
5- If the prices weren’t ridiculous already, you can avail additional offer claims on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brandfactoryofficial and the BRAND FACTORY site!!
6- You have a window of 3 days. Make it count.
Everything comes at a price. At brand factory, for three days, that price happens to be under a thousand bucks!
Isn’t that one awesome sale?! I love my denims and for those of you who do, DO NOT miss this!
Learn about the Causes of Hair Fall and its Effective Treatments
Guest Post
Find out all about hair fall treatments and the safe remedies that can be easily followed at home. Pay attention to your hair by eating right and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Nothing can be more attractive than a head with thick hair that shines with health. A bald patch on the scalp or thinning hair can be an embarrassing situation among peers. Every person has about 100,000 strands of hair on their scalp, and it is proven that losing 50 to 100 strands a day is normal. It is time to pay attention and follow some hair loss remedies when you start experiencing severe signs. There can be several causes of hair fall, and it is crucial to take the necessary treatment. Some of the most common factors for this condition are hormonal changes, junk food with no nutritional value, unhealthy lifestyle, stress, medications, vitamin deficiency, thyroid disorder, and menopause. Other reasons such as environmental effects, excessive smoking, scalp infections, genetic factors and chemical products also add to the severity.
Nutrients for maintaining good hair
A strong immune system plays a vital role for having good hair. If you fail to provide the right nutrition to your hair, they will eventually fall. Start eating properly and include the following products in your diet for hair fall prevention:
Omega- 3 Fatty Acids: Foods rich in omega- 3 fatty acids provide nourishment to the follicles, thus acting as one of the best hair loss remedies. You can have flaxseeds, walnuts, salmon, sardines, and soybeans.
Zinc: If you have a deficiency of zinc, then it could be one of the major causes of hair loss. Zinc helps to build proteins and boost tissue growth and repair. It also controls hormones and can lead to hair loss. Zinc-rich foods include seafoods like oysters and crab, lean beef, wheat germ, spinach, pumpkin, nuts, pork, and chicken. These foods are effective for hair fall treatment.
Protein: Our hair is made up of protein, and its deficiency can lead to bad hair. It can also be the cause for graying of hair. You can consume milk, cheese, yogurt, lentils, salmon, poultry, eggs, beans, soy and lean beef for getting maximum protein benefits.
Iron: Iron carries oxygen within your body. Its deficiency can lead to less oxygen in the head and ultimately poor blood circulation. Protein-rich foods include egg yolks, red meat, dry fruits like raisins and prunes, leafy vegetables, turkey, beans, and chickpeas. Seafood lovers can consume oysters, clams, and scallops.
Vitamins A and C: These nutrients produce sebum, which is the oily substance secreted by our hair follicles. It prevents hair from breaking off and improves iron absorption. However, keep in mind that this vitamin needs to be consumed in moderation. Eat sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, Swiss chard, winter squash and lettuce for vitamin A. Fruits such as papaya, bell peppers, strawberries, pineapples, oranges, and kiwi are rich in vitamin C.
Home remedies for hair loss
Oil massage: An oil massage can improve the blood flow to the hair follicles, strengthen the hair roots and condition the scalp. It relaxes the scalp and reduces the feeling of stress. You can use hair oils like coconut or almond oil, olive oil, amla oil and castor oil. You can add a few drops of rosemary oil to the base oils for powerful hair fall prevention.
Fenugreek paste: Fenugreek, also called methi, is an extremely beneficial hair loss remedy. Its seeds have hormone antecedents that improve the hair growth and rebuild follicles. They are a powerful source of nicotinic acid and proteins that stimulate hair growth. Apply its paste to your hair for about 40 minutes and follow this routine once in a month.
Aloe Vera juice: Aloe Vera contains enzymes that encourage hair growth. Its alkaline properties bring the hair’s pH to an optimum level. You can also consume one-tablespoon aloe vera juice on an empty stomach for promoting hair growth.
Indian Gooseberry or Amla juice : Amla is a rich source of vitamin C and iron. Its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and exfoliating properties maintain a healthy scalp.
Taking care of your hair
Avoid brushing your hair vigorously
Do not shampoo too frequently if you have dry hair
Limit the use of styling tools such as blow dryers, curling irons and straightening irons
Reduce the use of harsh chemical treatments
Use a thick comb with wide teeth to prevent hair fall
Avoid hairstyles such as tight ponytails or buns that pull your hair and cause breakage.
Stress management
Stress could be the main reason for hair loss. Managing stress levels is the perfect way to deal with hair loss.
Meditation: Everyone can practice meditation and focus on the breathing process. It promotes emotional and physical well-being along with your hair’s good health.
Exercise: Exercising makes the mind stress-free. You can include walking, yoga, swimming, aerobics or workouts in your daily routine.
Once you understand the causes of hair fall, you can seek an appropriate Hair fall treatment. If you are tired of suffering all this while, you can try out the above-mentioned home remedies to prevent hair fall. A few alterations in your lifestyle, good diet and exercise can help you tackle with hair fall to a great extent.
What the Company claims: Defy conventions with Red Musk™ Eau de Parfum. Combining spiced musk with hot notes of cinnamon and intense tobacco for a distinctly different fragrance. No flowers – just a bold blend of musk and spice.Contains cruelty-free musk Lasting eau de parfum Enriched with Community Fair Trade Alcohol from Ecuador
MRP: Rs.2995/- for 60ml
To start with, let me tell you I love warm,woody and musky perfumes, so I was bound to love this one!
Top note: Pepper
Middle note: Cinnamon
Base notes: Tobacco, Musk
The Body Shop Red Musk EDP is a mix of spicy and musky. It smells slightly strong in the first whiff after you directly spray it, but after a few minutes, it settles to a perfect, well balanced fragrance.
Though it does not stay very long, I would have loved if it stayed a bit longer.
It comes in the size of 60ml only currently, I think they should launch a 30ml soon which would be more reasonably priced too.
Its more of an unisex perfume even though it is meant for women, coz of the spicy,musky hit.
If you are like me who more often reaches for men’s perfume and likes strong,spicy,musky smell, you will surely love this and I definitely recommend this to you!
Here is another OOTD from Hong Kong…from Disneyland 😀 Yay
Everyone becomes a kid again once you enter Disneyland..it was super fun, though in terms of rides, Ocean Park was much better. Disneyland is a place where the kids would enjoy a lot, where as adults would love Ocean Park and the rides there more.
I wore this fun blue tee which read ‘I am LOLing..what’s your mood today?’ with lots of smileys thrown in. How cute is it..I loved it and thought it was perfect for Disneyland.
Paired it with my blue denims and mint flats from Bata, accessorized with Daniel Wellington watch and a pearl and spiked bracelet.
Also my black blazer to layer since it cold there..Mumbai people not used to :p
Do you know there is a separate MTR just for Disneyland Resort station? One needs to change the MTR to get to Disneyland. Also the train has mickey mouse windows and handles..how adorable the train looked!
Tee: Vintage
Denims: Forever 21
Shoes: Bata
Watch: Daniel Wellington
Bracelets: Mix
I hope you liked the outfit..do let me know in the comments below 🙂
Its been a long time I did a proper review..so here is one with The ONE.
What the Company claims: Oriflame The ONE Eyeliner Stylo has a soft felt tip which delivers a smooth, precise line without dragging or stopping. It is suitable for contact lens wearers, and is Ophthalmologically tested. The intense pigments deliver rich colour intensity and have been given a positive response of 99% when consumer tested on 67 women. Also it lasts upto 24 hours.
MRP: Rs.499/- for 0.8ml
The ONE Eyeliner Stylo comes in a sleek pen packaging with a long,stiff tip that is just perfect to draw a smooth line.
These swatches are just one swipe and I absolutely loved the pigmentation. I like a few liners which are nice and thin tip but the formulation is such that you have to go over the liner 2-3 times to get a decently pigmented line since they are thin/water based. Pigmentation wise, it gets a big thumbs up.
It comes in 2 shades, Blue and Black. While the black is more pigmented, I would definitely love to see more shades introduced in this like jewel green,purple,brown,etc.
It stays for around 6-7 hours with minimal fading later and comes off with a normal makeup remover. Does not smudge or smear.
It is slightly on the expensive side but mostly on offers, so look out for them and grab them when at a good discount.
I would have preferred a thinner tip coz I like very thin, subtle liner on me. Though its perfect for my winged liner days. But if you love thick liners or are a winged liner person, this will ease your life!
Only issue is available through Oriflame reps only.
Overall, I am quite impressed with the pigmentation and quality, would love more colors and maybe a thinner tip.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
Have you tried the new Oriflame The ONE Range or the Eyeliner Style?
