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Vogue Beauty Awards Winners 2013

Vogue Beauty Awards Winners 2013

This year it was the fourth edition of Vogue Beauty Awards..Check out the 2011 Awards HERE and 2012 Awards HERE

This time one the cover is none other than the timeless beauty Sridevi..after Madhuri of course :p

And some of the Vogue Beauty Awards winners are:

Day Moisturizer – Estée Lauder Day Wear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15
Eye Cream – Lancôme Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl Eye-Illuminating Youth Activator
Eye Cream – Kiehl’s Line-Reducing Eye-Brightening Concentrate and Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream
Foundation – M.A.C Mineralize Moisture SPF 15 Foundation, NC35 (How do they decide on the shade..I am always confused :D)

Blush – Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Frivole
Eye Shadow – Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Eyeshadow, Convoitise
Kohl Pencil – Lakmé Absolute Kohl Ultimate
Mascara – L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Mascara, Extra-Black
Lip Gloss – Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres, 12


Day Fragrance – Marc Jacobs Daisy EDT
Night Fragrance – Burberry Body EDP

Shampoo – Kérastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche
Conditioner – TIGI Bed Head Urban Antidotes 3Resurrection Conditioner
Defrizzer/Serum – Kérastase Elixir Ultime
Cury Hair Definer – Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream
Best Conditioner: Normal Hair-Kérastase Nutritive Lait Vital

Best Nail Polish- Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Nail Polish, Kook A Mango
Best Concealer- M.A.C Pro Conceal and Correct Palette, Medium Deep
Best Highlighter- Benefit Sun Beam

Best Serum-Estée Lauder Perfectionist [CP+R] Wrinkle Lifting/ Firming Serum
Best Cleanser-L’Oréal Paris Go 360° Clean Deep Facial Cleanser

I love the L’oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara and Lakme Absolute Kohl Ultimate..and the Lancome Genefique Yeux Eye cream..yet to try the other stuff..would really love to try Benefit High Beam..

Check out the products I awarded HERE 😀

What have you tried from the above list ? Your favorite ?

5 Trendy Hairstyles for Monsoon

5 Trendy Hairstyles for Monsoon
If humidity has left your hair frizzy and un-manageable, it’s time to change the way you address your hair care needs and find looks that work best for you. TRESemmé puts together a catalogue of the right hair styles and products that will make your hair ‘season proof’.Two simple yet ubér chic styles for this monsoon are the ponytail and the hair bun. The possibilities are endless with these two easy hairstyles and they are just as effective at the gym as they are on a dinner date.

Pony ‘tails’

A ponytail is a brilliant option for monsoon. It keeps the frizz under control and makes it more
manageable to redo if you get drenched when you step out. This simple hairstyle has been given a
new definition and has been experimented by many celebs on the red carpet.

Try a sleek, immaculate ponytail placed high on your head or pull it down to one side. No matter which look you choose, remember to keep the frizz in control with a little help from TRESemmé.Wash your hair with TRESemmé Climate Control. Shampoo and Conditioner to tame the fly aways. You can also curl your hair before pulling it into a ponytail.

Accessorize with a colorful floral headband or tie a bright colored scarf to your ponytail.
Pull out some strands of hair over your face for a more stylish effect.
This keeps the hair in place and still keeps you looking ready to hit the streets anytime you want

Trending Buns

One hairstyle that never goes out of vogue is the Bun – it is classic and timeless. This hairstyle is truly versatile as you can personalize it depending on the occasion and your attire. Moreover, not only does this hairstyle ooze oodles of feminine grace and charm but you can also glam it up in various ways.
Lightly brush your hair and gather all of your hair on one side, behind the ear.
Take a bungee band and form a pony tail. Hide the bungee band by covering it with a piece of hair.
One by one take the pieces of hair from the pony tail
Turn the pieces round and pin them up with bobby pins around the pony tail.
Take each piece one at a time a follow the similar procedure.
Don’t forget to wash your hair with TRESemmé Climate Control Shampoo and Conditioner to tame the fly aways before starting the bun
Stock up all your hair on top of your head in a ballerina bun, also known as a top knot bun. Another good option is a messy bun. If you are late for office or work, tie up your hair loosely in a messy bun. Looks stylish and is a quick to do hairstyle too.

Doughnut Bun

Get the wet and sassy look with a sleek doughnut bun this season.
To attain the look, de-tangle your wet hair with the TRESemmé Climate Control Conditioner.
Tie a high ponytail using a thick elastic hair band.
Cover the band completely by spreading the ponytail, which now resembles a doughnut.
Secure it using a small elastic hair band. Tuck in the excess hair around the bun using bobby pins. You are ready to face the downpour with panache!

Three rides on a pony

To strengthen hair before styling, massage your scalp with TRESemmé Climate Control Shampoo.
To begin with the section ponytail, pull your hair from the forehead, using the top layer of your hair and make a half ponytail.
Take the second layer of your hair and make a second ponytail.
Grab the remaining hair and tie the third pony near your nape.
Open up the hair a bit that connects two ponies to give it a messy touch.

Twisty style

To start with, wash your hair using TRESemmé Climate Control Shampoo, to add the extra sheen the hairstyle demands.
Now grab small sections of your hair and twist them in the form of snakes and tuck in place using bobby pins. Tie the larger section of your hair into a bun at the center of your head.
Voila, you’re all set to flaunt the wet look with élan.

Have you tried any of these hairstyles this monsoon ?

Lakme 9 to 5 Lip Color Peony Goal Review, Swatches

Lakme 9 to 5 Lip Color Peony Goal Review, Swatches

I had mentioned about the new Lakme 9 to 5 Office Stylist Range HERE

Peony Goal is one of the lipsticks from this new range..

What the Company claims: Lakmé 9 to 5 range consists of a wide collection for daily office wear with subtle shades that require no touch-ups through the day, providing an impeccably styled look and allowing a hassle-free transition from the desk to the office party.

Combines amazing comfort with staying power that keeps you looking fresh for hours. With a long-wearing comfort technology. Offers a creamy color with Colorfix technology. Ensures 10 hours of intense crème color.

MRP: Rs.400/- for 3.6g\

Shades Available:

15 shades bifurcated into reds & browns and pinks & mauves..

I quite love the rose gold packaging..chic case with slight rounded edges..and it clasps tight..I love the names too..ending with Goal, Slip, Break, Drill, Management, Play,etc..all corporate language..

Peony Goal is a mauve pink brown with gold shimmer..an everyday shade..quite close to MLBB..it has a soft matte finish..these glide on quite smoothly..and are super soft..

As these are meant for work..this shade is perfect for work wear..plus the soft matte finish is also quite formal..it has a sweet smell which goes away in a minute or so..

This shade stays on for 3-4 hours..I am a little disappointed with the staying power..since its the 9 to 5 range and is supposed to stay longer..but the deeper shades in this range seem to stay longer and leave behind a stain..

Here is how it looks on me..

Pros:

1. Soft matte finish…quite smooth in texture.
2. Chic packaging.
3. Economical
4. 15 shades to choose from.
5. Travel friendly..it clasps tight.
6. Though its matte..its not drying or uncomfortable on lips.

Cons:

1. I prefer it sans the shimmer.
2. Expected it to stay longer.

Overall I would say I loved the finish of these and the packaging too..I like this shade but sans the shimmer..I would surely check out other shades in this range..Do recommend it..especially for work wear..I would like to check out Pink Slip or Tea Break..

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 Lakme 9 to 5 Lipsticks ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Sleek MakeUP i Divine i-Candy Palette Review, Swatches

Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Candy Collection  Limited Edition i-Candy Palette Review, SwatchesWhat the Company claims: Feast your eyes on i-Candy i-DIVINE containing sweet sorbet shades that look good enough to eat! Featuring summer’s playful popping hues of Palma violet, Bubble Gum, Mint Cream, Strawberry Sherbet and Apple Sour, in an assortment of three finishes including matte, shimmer and pearl. This tempting palette of sorbet hues and creamy sweeties awakens eyes and re-charges your look for the summer.

MRP: $9.99

As the name suggests Candy Collection, all the colors are pretty and candilicious 😀

A perfect mix of 12 matte, satin and frost shades..and a nice combination of colors..this palette is a must have if you like candy and sorbet shades..

It comes in a standard black Sleek MakeUP palette packaging with a mirror and a dual sided sponge applicator.

Matte shades are pretty good in this palette and have a decent pigmentation except a few.

Unfortunately one shadow broke during transit :/ But its so creamy, that I just pressed it down and it settled together.

First Row:

Strawberry Sherbet – Matte bright Barbie Pink
Bon Bon – Metallic Lilac Pink..I love the slight duochrome effect
Parma Violet – Matte Deep Violet
Apple Sour – Frost Neon Blue
Pear Drop – Frost Acid Green
Flump – Matte Bluish Purple

Second Row:

Liquorice – Matte grey black..not that pigmented..dry
Blue Fizzle – Metallic Denim Blue
Aniseed – Gold Pink..can double up as a blush..pretty shade
Bubblegum – Matte bright sea blue
Mint Cream – Matte mint green
Cream Soda – Metallic off white..nice highlighter for inner corners.

Few matte shades are not that pigmented..Overall its a nice mix of shades..though I am more of a neutral person..I like a pop of color at times..My favorites are Bon Bon, Aniseed, Flump and Parma Violet.

Only available online. It can be bought HERE

Do you like candy or sorbet colored eye shadows ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

My Experience with Add Ons

My Experience with Add Ons

About the site: 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 stock everything from bags, clutches, shoes, jewellery and accessories..basically all things we girls love :p What I liked about the site is..they have very good designs and pretty colors..and not the normal boring stuff..I also like the colors in bags and shoes..quite funky..

I loved the jewellery especially the bracelets and earrings..I ordered two bracelets and one pair of earrings..it came nicely packed in a plastic box..bubble wrapped..

Received the order in 2-3 days..All prepaid orders of Rs. 500 and above ship for FREE. Everything else ships for a minimal charge of  Rs. 55 per item. Minimum Order value for free COD shipment is Rs. 1000. For all COD orders below Rs. 1000 additional charge of Rs. 50 will be applicable.

They also have stores all over India, four being in Mumbai..check out the stores HERE

I loved shopping at Add Ons..and definitely eyeing a few other items 😀

Have you shopped at Add Ons ?

P.S: I got a voucher to shop for but that has not affected my opinion.

Current Favorites-2

Current Favorites-2

Doing this post after a long long time..I felt like doing a current favorites post today..So lets see what am I loving off late..

1. New Statement Necklaces

Recent ones..I am loving them 🙂

2. MUA Undress Me Too and Power Pout in Crazy in Love

Review coming soon..a perfect cool neutrals palette..and a juicy raspberry shade..

3. Pink Makeup Brush Set 😀

Well all girls love pink, no ? :p

4. Bath & Body Works Sea Island Cotton Body Mist

I love aqua mists and perfumes..this is so refreshing and nice..

What are your current favorites ?

Myntra.com Haul and Review

Myntra.com Haul and Review

I know I am MIA from a long time..blame the stupid internet..its been 8-9 days it gets disconnected every night..and during daytime I am in office..finally I get to blog :DComing to Myntra.com, I have shopped a few time previously at Myntra but mostly clothes, shoes, etc..but not from the Beauty section..they provided a voucher to shop and experience the beauty section..and I said why not..

I got my stuff within a day or two..they are pretty quick..and I love how we get different individual boxes..don’t we all need them to keep our makeup 😀

Let’s see what I shopped..

I got:

Faces Exfoliating Gloves (affordable dupe for the Body Shop Gloves)
Maybelline Makeup Remover (wanted to try this from a long time)
Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Lip Gloss in Plum Luster
Streetwear Nail Polish Remover
Nivea Purifying Face Wash (for Combination to Oily Skin)
Revlon Touch and Glow Pimple Corrector

Things I feel they should work on..most of the things were out of stock..like I had a few things in my cart and they were OOS the next day..so had to replace them..for the Lip Glosses, they had just 3 shades available..and not the shade I wanted..I was interested more in Mirrored Mauve..so definitely more stock and variety is what they can improve on..and shipping is free above Rs.1000/- which I feel is a little too high..it should be around Rs.400-500/-

Do you shop from Myntra.com ?

OOTD: Black & White Jumpsuit

OOTD: Black & White Jumpsuit

First of all, I want to share a news with you all..I am a bua now 🙂 My bhabhi delivered a cute little baby girl..and I am keeping busy with that along with work..so I am not able to post much..and I think this would go on for quite a few days..so please bear with me 🙂

Coming to the OOTD..I am wearing a black and white three fourth jumpsuit..paired with tan leopard sandals and a gold spiked choker necklace..and a belt..kept it simple at that..no other accessories..

Jumpsuit and sandals are from wholesale7.net..I am so loving this site ! I also got this black/white checkered tunic/dress..would do an OOTD with it some time..

About the site: WHOLESALE7.NET Clothes Wholesale Site mainly focus on international trading Japanese and Korean copy styles producing and selling, most of styles are copied from latest fashion magazines and some others professional latest fashion magazine website. After 5 years development, and professional clothes wholesale experience, we are always sticking on Honestly, Quality, and Good Service, and dedicate to offer the better online clothes wholesale and drop ship service to all over the world. In China, we have the good reputation, excellent service, high cost-effective products, a wide variety of different styles, high new styles updating speed, adequate supply, stable stock condition. In addition to the styles produced by WHOLESALE7.NET factory, we offer some hot sale styles in China market also, under the supporting of other powerful ladies fashion clothes manufacturers in China. Don’t worry, we are in the same selling alliance, all the products can be shipped in 24 hours. We concentrate on efforts to create a stylish, professional, fashionable and a wide variety of clothing wholesale site. At the same time we also want to thank those manufacturers and the wholesaler from aboard. We hope sincerely that all of you can be benefited from our clothes wholesale service, hope that all of you can give us your valuable suggestions in any time by any form. And basing on our great producing ability, welcome to place your order to produce your owned styles by giving us your styles’ photos, or clothes samples. WHOLESALE7.NET are willing to get greater success with all of you.

Jumpsuit: Wholesale7
Sandals: Wholesale7
Belt, Choker: Romwe

On Lips: Rimmel Apocalips in Apocaliptic

I hope you liked it..Do let me know 🙂

Keep your 20’s Sculpted look with Lakmé Youth Infinity

Keep your 20’s Sculpted look with Lakmé Youth InfinityLakmé, India’s iconic beauty brand is known to innovate continuously and add new products to its repertoire across cosmetics, salon services and skin care. In its endeavor to address every woman’s intrinsic need for younger looking skin, Lakmé now introduces the revolutionary ‘Sculpting’ skin care range – Lakmé Youth Infinity.

Women love the radiant and youthful skin of their early 20’s. It is a time when skin is at its supple best, with great collagen support. As skin matures over time, it begins to look dull and loses its elasticity due to aging effects of the sun, environmental pollutants, and stress. Unveiling the most exciting beauty trends worldwide; the Sculpted Look is essentially the best of your 20’s skin – the firmness, the radiance and the youthfulness. Women have increasingly come to believe that the first step to gorgeous looking skin is that perfect Sculpted look. The sculpted look is what women of today, looking for youthful, tight and bright skin, desire most.

Recommended by Lakmé Experts, Lakmé Youth Infinity range consists of Insta-Collagen Boosters™ and Luminizing Pearls that tightens and brightens your skin. The range contains Peptides, Retinol & Retinol Boosters that stimulates collagen production, CLA enhances skin cell turnover, AHAs exfoliates dead cells, Glycerine restores & enhances moisture content and Niacinamide enhances visible skin lightening.

1st ever sculpting serum from Lakmé: The Youth Infinity Skin Firming Serum

An essential to get the 20’s sculpted look is the Youth Infinity Skin Firming Serum, the first ever sculpting serum from Lakmé.
Lakmé Youth Infinity Skin firming Serum with its translucent pearly sheen has a luxurious feel. It is an intensive treatment that penetrates deeper into the skin giving you bright and tight, younger looking skin. It glides over skin, blending smoothly for an even application. The texture is so light and hydrating that it disappears into your skin. Recommended by Lakmé Salon experts and clinically tested, this serum increases skin’s luminosity and firmness, hydrates your skin and increases its sheen and fairness. With the 10 benefits of a facial in 1, Lakmé Youth Infinity Skin firming Serum is a daily deep action treatment to preserve your 20’s best youthful look.

It increases:
• Skin luminosity – Making it appear brighter
• Fairness – Improving shade of skin color
• Glow – Making it more radiant
• Hydration- Transforming normal skin to well hydrated skin
• Firmness and elasticity of skin

It reduces:
• Roughness of skin and depth of wrinkles
• Sebum content of skin
• Blemishes
• Dark spots
• Line lines and pores

MRP: Rs. 899 – for 30 ml

Lakmé Youth Infinity Skin firming Day Créam

It is your daily dose of salon care that helps make your skin firm, while brightening it. With SPF 15 ++, the day cream protects skin from UVA & UVB rays. Luminizing pearl instantly brightens skin tone. Insta-Collagen Boosters™ helps improve elasticity to tighten skin. The Lakmé Youth Infinity Skin firming Day Créam leaves you with freedom from dullness, keeps skin young.
Clinically Proven, Dermatologist Tested

MRP: Rs. 699 – for 50g and Rs. 299 – for 20gm

Lakmé Youth Infinity Skin Firming Night Créam

It re-generates your skin’s own youthful brightness & tightness overnight.
Lakmé Youth Infinity Skin Firming Night Créam helps repair your skin while you sleep, giving you younger looking skin. It contains Niacinamide that brightens skin tone with regular use. The Insta-Collagen BoostersTM helps improve elasticity to tighten skin.
Non-comedogenic, Dermatologist Tested

MRP: Rs 699 – for 50gm

Lakmé Youth Infinity Skin Firming Eye Créam

The concentrated cream with Insta-Collagen Boosters™ refreshes tired eyes and diminishes puffiness and appearance of dark circles. It gives your eyes a brighter and younger look while soothing the delicate areas around. The luminizing pearl instantly brightens skin tone; while the Insta-Collagen BoostersTM help improve elasticity to tighten skin.
Non-comedogenic, Opthalmologist Tested, Suitable for contact lens wearers.

MRP: Rs. 475 – for 15gm

Lakmé Youth Infinity Skin Firming Facial Foam

This cleansing liquid transforms into light, rich foam and washes away all impurities, dirt & pollution without drying skin. It prepares skin for maximum absorption of the active ingredients in your skin care regime.

MRP: Rs. 450 – for 130ml

The Sculpting Ritual
For best results, it’s recommended combine the products with the Youth Infinity Sculpting Ritual. These salon-style massage techniques help the products penetrate deep into your skin to give you the maximum impact.

Stroke 1: Sculpt your neck
Using upward strokes massage the left side of your neck with your right hand. Move from above your collar bone towards your chin. Switch hands and massage the right side of the neck. Repeat twice.

Stroke 2: Sculpt your jaw
With long upward strokes, massage the sides of your face with your index and middle finger. Start at the chin moving up to the ears. Press firmly for a moment at the top. Repeat twice.

Stroke 3: Sculpt your smile
Using your index and middle fingers, work across your smile lines. Slowly travel up towards the nose following the same stroke. Repeat twice.

Stroke 4: Sculpt your cheeks
ALWAYS in upward strokes, using your fingers, gently massage from the sides of the chin to the top of the cheekbone, across the cheek. Release. Repeat twice.

Stroke 5: Sculpt your brows
With two fingers, hold up both brows to open up the eye area. Rub in a circle around the eye socket out to the temples. Repeat 3-4 times.

Lakme Absolute Lip Tint Pink Sorbet Review, Swatches, FOTD

Lakme Limited Edition Absolute Pop Tints Lip Tint Pink Sorbet Review, Swatches, FOTD
I had mentioned about the launch of Lakme Limited Edition Absolute Pop Tints Collection HERE. The colors are all summery and fresh and with a neon touch..

What the Company claims: Lakme Absolute Lip Tints include 8 pop shades. These thick creamy pencils deliver rich color and unbelievable shine in just a stroke.

Tip:
This is the best collection for the ones who want to look extra special this summer.

Why to choose Lakmé Absolute Lip Tints?
Rich color delivery
Unique 8 Pop Shades
Limited edition collection

Shades:

Pink Sorbet, Candy Kiss, Peach Please, Orange Tease, Berry Pink, Plum Rush, Grape Hint, Wine Punch

MRP: Rs.800/- for 2g

It comes in a black swivel packaging with a plastic cap…and limited edition engraved on it..and the shade name behind..I did not like the packaging much..the plastic cap is fragile..and cannot even identify the shades if you have more..

Its quite creamy..but not too balmy kinds..thick enough..but needs a few swipes to cover up pigmented lips well. It does not have any particular smell or taste..but does not glide well on dry lips..

It takes some time to settle on the lips..and within half an hour or so..its like settled well all over with a glossy sheen..the glossiness goes away in a hour or so..but lips feel moisturised and comfortable..and the stain stays for 3-4 hours..

Pink Sorbet is a light wearable candy pink with some shimmer..not too neonish or bright..its a fun summery shade..the shimmer is hardly visible..it looks frosty in the hand swatch but quiet wearable on lips..I quite like the shade..

T: 2 swipes, B: 1 swipe

These are less balmy but more pigmented than the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stains

Here is it on me..sorry for the flash..it got too dark by the time I clicked this pic :/

Pros:

1. Quite pigmented.
2. Comfortable on lips.
3. Stain stays for 3-4 hours..after the glossiness and color starts fading.
4. All bright pinks and oranges..neon colors..good for the young crowd.
5. Does not bleed.
6. Travel friendly..it does not mess up in the bag..as its not too balmy and soft kinds.
7. Settles to a smoother finish after half an hour..

Cons:

1. Does not glide well on dry lips.
2. Expensive..if the colors were targeted for the young crowd..the pricing should have been lower too..Revlon is 200 bucks lesser and offers 0.7g more.
3. I expected it to stay even longer.
4. Packaging is not good.
5. Limited Edition.

Overall these are nice..pigmented and glossy and has fun summery shades..but I would have definitely preferred a lesser price..and these are limited edition..so if you have a favorite shade..go grab it now..I am not sure if I would repurchase..but you can have one in your collection..

Rating:

Quality: 3.5/5
Value for money: 3.25/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Not sure

Have you tried the Lakme Absolute Lip Tints ??