With Valentine’s Day around the corner, all brands want to do something special for their loyalist fans and have come up with contests..here is another one for you guys.
Lakme Lip Love Lip Care is the latest launch by Lakme..a new lip balm that provides color + care.
What you need to do:
Share with us your lip care regime or your secret lip DIY/experiment in the comments below.
Tag/Post/Tweet/Instagram/Share this contest on social media.
The contest runs for 2 weeks and we have 2 winners each week who win Lakme goodies. It starts today and ends on 24th Feb. Open to Indian residents only.
Good Luck 🙂
Update: Week 1 winners are
Bhavya Nerchehal and Tarannum
Week 2 winners are
Disha and Sheetal
Congrats all 4 ladies..please mail me your details soon 🙂 And thank you guys for participating..we have many more giveaways/contests coming up.
• ‘Illusion’, inspired by the natural phenomenon of the ‘Northern Lights’, it is a playful fusion of colors
• ‘Metamorphosis’ inspired by the complex art forms of postmodern Paris, it is the line of dual hairstyles and textures ranging from straight and curly, to short and long
• ‘Moulin Rouge’, a modern take on the ‘classic elegant’ with bouffants and waves
So I have never ever colored my hair and was very apprehensive but still wanted to give it a shot. I was given an appointment at the Lakme Absolute Salon, Bandra which by the way is the most awesome Lakme Salon in Mumbai. I love that place, been there 3-4 times, its always a pleasure.
I chose the hairstyle in the below pic..
I was attended by Shefali (who btw is amazing) I told her my apprehensions that I want to maintain the length of my hair and I am coloring for the first time, so something very dark and minimal. She heard me out and suggested me the best route we could work on, also since I had cut my hair just a month ago for the wedding, she said the hair flow is perfect and she will just texturize a bit and no need of chopping off.
She brought the hair color booklet (shown above) and played a small game with me as to which color do I naturally divert towards..and it was darker shades obviously. I did not want global color but subtle highlights. we went for streaks at the top and then at the ends starting below the neck with enough space in between for the color to be visible.
She suggested I go with auburn blend which would be perfect for my hair and will just play a peek a boo in between just as I wanted it.
We started with the hair color and it had to be kept on for about 35 minutes. I was also given steam since my hair was virgin which takes more time for the color to develop.
And later the hair was washed, blow dried and some texturizing wherever required. Shefali gave me slightly shorter bangs in the front as I like it that way.
Before-After
I loved the outcome! It was just perfect..the way I pictured it and wanted it to be. I was so happy with the results, I did not expect I would like color on my hair!
One of you will get a chance to experience this Show Stopping Hair Makeover..I will announce the contest soon 🙂
ZIVEG: Celebrating the season of LOVE & A Giveaway
Ziveg has launched a special new collection of heart shaped jewellery this Valentine’s from pendants,rings,earrings to couple bands.
Couple Bands: A stand alone product of ZIVEG, couple bands made with Swarovski are a blend of simplicity with intricacy of designs. ZIVEG couple bands features in Swarovski elements, silver, rose gold, golden hues to savor the taste of every customer who adores the beauty of LOVE.
Heart-Shaped Jewelry: Indulging in the LOVE paradise, heart shaped jewelry is simply a master of art. Capturing the spirit of every one immersed in true LOVE.
Here is a heart shaped Swarovski ring from their collection..isn’t is pretty!
One of you gets a chance to win a heart shaped bauble from Ziveg’s new collection. All you have to do is answer ‘How are you spending your Valentine’s day this time?’
Head & Shoulders has recently launched a new winter variant in their Anti Dandruff shampoo range i.e. Nourishing Winter Care. We have come with a small contest where two of you would win this Head & Shoulders Nourishing Winter Care Hamper.
All you have to do is:
1. Answer ‘What is your favourite winter memory?’ in the comments below.
3. Share this contest on twitter/facebook/instagram, for extra entries.
Two best answers will win this hamper. The contest starts today and ends on 15th Feb,2015. Open to residents of India and the prizes will be sent by the company.
I am about to try out this range..and will post a review soon 🙂
Who Wore What: 60th Britannia Filmfare Awards 2015
Yesterday night was the 60th Filmfare Awards night and we saw the Bollywood ladies in their best attire on the red carpet..here are a few I liked..
Ileana D’Cruz was seen in Nikhil Thampi black separates with a wide metallic gold belt and a dramatic cape completing the look with Dior earrings. I think she looked amazing and carried this off really well.
Sonam Kapoor went for Anamika Khanna lace separates with a cape and matching ankle strap sandals. The Sunita Kapoor jewellery and a hair updo to finish the look. It could have been perfect but heavy earrings and three heavy statement neck pieces was over accessorizing, something could have been skipped.
Kajol looked amazing in the Nikhil and Shantanu princessy gown and side swept hair
Madhuri kept it simple and chic in her navy blue self striped gown and bold red lips
Neha Dhupia stole the show in her Alpana Neeraj blue and black gown and that hair updo <3
Deepika Padukone wore a white Ashi Studio gown with white pumps and her signature vampy lips..kinda ok.
I think Neha Dhupia, Kajol and Illeana were clearly the best dressed..what do you think? Your Favourites?
Gillette Venus Review and the Apt #UseYourAnd Campaign
“And” does indeed act as a wonderful oxymoron. Gillette has firmly taken up the challenge of standing up against stereotyping, given it a feminist flavour and has come up with a wonderful take on the same. A video which asks women from around the world to shed the one dimensional labels, telling them that they can be much more, much more than what they think they can, and they fit the “Master of multiple trades” tag wonderfully. A video starts with a young girl playing around with a helmet dreaming to become a astronaut.
This instantly reminded me of my childhood, when I used to run upto my mother after learning about new professions from TV or newspapers or magazines or anywhere else. I used to tell her, ” Ma, I want to become a soldier/firefighter/cartoonist. And she used to say, ” Haan beta. Why not?”
The video, for starters, is indeed inspiring. We, daughters and sisters in urban India have had the privilege of education and getting the opportunity to fulfill our dreams and ambitions.
The way I see it, this video is a tribute to our mothers, who were our teachers AND protectors AND role models AND cooks AND helpers AND the WORLD for us. My take on the video is, we do not need to look elsewhere for inspiration. All of us have to become much more than the girl next door. We are amongst the first ones from our generation who have got education at par with our male counterparts, have persevered more than anyone else to excel in what we do.
This is why I am a contrarian as well as a multi talented woman,
Shy & Friendly
Fun-loving & Hard working
CA & a Beauty/Fashion Blogger
Girl Next Door & Independent
The journey to increasing the number of ANDs has just begun. Much more to come friends….#UseYourAnd and feel free to use the comments space to tell me why you prefer an “AND” and not an “BUT” or “OR”.
Reviewing the Gillette Venus razor was relatively straightforward. Its quick, its smooth and it looks sexy. In short, in keeping with the spirit of the video, the razor is quick AND smooth AND sexy AND affordable. It has a great designed body, and comfortable finger grips, pivotable head and is in every respect a Premium razor, except for the price tag – INR 199/- 🙂
It goes so smooth in a single stroke and the adjustable head takes the curves at the shape of our legs. So no adjusting,no nips and tucks, a pretty easy and quick experience. Also I noticed very less ingrowth after using Venus and the hair started growing after a good 12-13 days unlike with the usual. The soft cushiony cover around the three blades at the center and the blue indicator strip showing when to replace the blade adds to the convenience of this super amazing razor. You also get a separate pack of 4 cartridges priced at Rs.449/- and one cartridge stays a long long time, so you would not need to replace them soon.
I think it is THE perfect razor to own and every girl should have it, even if you are not into shaving, sometimes you do need a razor! There are always those emergency situations and this is the one worth investing in.
Rating: 4.5/5
Have you tried the Gillette Venus Razor yet? If not, you should! 😀
It’s awards season, and unless you’ve been living under a particularly isolated rock, you’ll have been bombarded with images of staggeringly good hair days at the Golden Globes and Critic’s Choice Awards in the run-up to the big ticket event: the Oscars. It’s enough to make a girl green with hair envy, but don’t despair, there’s a polished look just waiting to be discovered for all hair and face types, so pull on your satin gloves, and prepare to make your red carpet debut…
For cropped locks: a multi-tasking bob
Channel Rosamund Pike’s slick bob and opt for a blunt cut to get your lengths looking film-star fashionable. Perfect for any busy mother, this classic style is clean, feminine and easy to maintain. If you have a heart-shaped face which comes to a point at your chin, your cheekbones have earned you the right to take it as short as you dare. For a square jawline, a lob (long bob) will work better. To add awards-night levels of glamour, blow-dry smooth and skim a pea-sized dot of serum across the ends for a silky, shoulder-grazing curtain from which to peep at the paparazzi (even if it is just your selfie stick).
For mid-length tresses: boho beauty
Forget stiff and overly sculpted shape; this year’s looks on the red carpet have, for the most part, been soft, loose and effortless. Reese Witherspoon must have been studying Brigitte Bardot’s style with her choice of ‘do at the Critic’s Choice awards. Her gorgeous blond hair flowed elegantly in underworked elegance. Curling wands are the new way to unleash the shape in your locks. Twist hair as you style for a fuller, beachy look, and finish with a gentle mist of hairspray for hold that will last well into the afterparty.
For elegant up ‘dos: pin like a pro
Harsh, scraped back hair looks a little severe, so style your up do with a view to framing your face in a flattering manner. Use your curling wand on dry hair to sculpt hair around the face into curls. Tie your locks into a loose, side parted ponytail, then pin up the ends for a perfectly flattering face-framing style. Finish your look with a sweep of mulberry lipstick and a dress that shows off your collarbone for high glamour, low maintenance style.
Image by vincentkos used under the Creative Commons license.
Hey guys, Zovi had this #BlogForZovi contest where one had to create looks/outfit posts with Zovi merchandise..here is my try 🙂
I paired this black and white belted dress with a leather jacket to add some punk and beige bow wedges to add some girliness to the look.
Black funky earrings and a Daniel Wellington watch to complete the look.
Also this cute zebra print sheer top is from Zovi which I paired with my Forever 21 black denims.
It was super easy to browse and navigate Zovi.com. They have categories for Men,Women,Looks, What’s New, etc. and sub categories for Western wear, Indian wear, Foot wear, Winter wear,etc which is further classified into kurtis, tops,bottoms,etc. The order was placed within minutes and I got an immediate confirmation call,sms and email. I received the order within 3-4 days even though the expected date was supposed to be 6-7 days after placing the order..which was a nice surprise 😀 Also the search bar on Zovi is super quick and impressive, you always find the exact stuff you are looking for.
Oriflame The ONE Colour Impact Cream Eyeshadows Review,Swatches
What the Company claims:
Easy to apply and blend for even results.
Cream to powder like texture – goes on creamy and transforms to a powder for colour intensity
Supreme pigment pay off
Pearly to matte shades with a velvetty sheen.
Shades Available:
Olive Green
Deep Indigo
Shimmering Steel
Rose Gold
Golden Brown
Intense Plum
MRP: Rs.449/- for 4g
I love cream eyeshadows and when Oriflame came up with these The ONE Range of cream eyeshadows, I knew I had to try them. Cream eyeshadows are easy and quick to use and my savior when I am in a hurry which is a majority of the times.
They come in a small pot jar with a purple color lid. The jar is quite sturdy and would not break as such.
The texture is rich and creamy and the cream finish is super easy to use and blend and it sets within 1-2 minutes to a pigmented powder form. So one needs to layer and blend quickly. Darker shades are quite pigmented especially the brown, Plum and Steel however need some layering.
They stay for 6-7 hours with minimal creasing or fading. It does start fading later on, but with a good primer can stay even longer.
You would need a good waterproof makeup remover to remove these completely.
Golden Brown is a rich chocolate brown with gold shimmer
Shimmering Steel is a light steel grey with silver shimmer
Intense Plum is bluish purple with silver shimmer
I think these are just perfect to use when you are in a hurry, just blend, layer and set and you are good to go for the day. I love the golden brown especially since it is very versatile and would go with many outfits on different occasions. Shimmering Steel is perfect for soft smokey eyes and Intense Plum with some of your blue, purple toned Indian wear!
I absolutely recommend them. For their price point, they are quite a steal. Only issue with Oriflame would be the availability as you would need to order them though reps.
Rating: 3.75/5
Have you tried the new Oriflame The ONE Colour Impact Cream Eyeshadows?
This is a random OOTD I had to show you guys. I got this pretty pink evening gown from Buyingdress and I paired it with my highest heels coz obviously this gown is long. The heels are 6 inches 😀 I am glad there is platform of 2 inches which makes them comfortable and also they are very light weight.
I love the nude color, strappy design and the tassels behind.
Also the gown has this nice silver detailing on the neck and front, but its not over the top. I wore this diamond in rose gold set along with it and some pearl + diamante bracelets.
Gown: Buyingdress
Shoes: Amiclubwear
Necklace+ Earrings: Wedding Gift 😀
Bracelets: Random
