I bought a new pair of shoes and a clutch sometime back,those of you who follow me on Instagram must have already seen these.
I got these pretty soft pink rhinestone detailing pumps. How gorgeous do they look?! Right out of a princess fairytale, I can think of Cinderella 😀
I think I might wear them with my evening gown for my DJ (which I am still searching for :/)
Though the heel height is high, the front platform is high too and that makes them quite comfortable unlike those steep heels with no front platform.
Pink and silver combo is one of my favourites.
I also got this champagne clutch which has both gold and silver detailing too. I love the thread beading and sequin work. This would work with many of my Indian outfits too.
Both are from Dressv. I also have another pair of n*de and blue peep toe pumps and a studded black clutch from Dressv. They have a lot of bridal stuff but mostly Christian ones,beautiful gowns too! But I like the shoes and clutches though, some are super pretty!
Do you like it ? What have you shopped for recently ?
The Body Shop Tea Tree Flawless BB Cream Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Perfect your complexion and fight the look of blemishes with our Tea Tree Flawless BB Cream. This dual action cream gives you flawless coverage whilst tackling the appearance of blemishes. Formulated with purifying Community Fair Trade organic tea tree oil from Kenya. – Blemishes and imperfections are instantly covered – Lightweight formula gives shine-free complexion – 3 shades blend seamlessly into all skin tones for natural-looking coverage.
MRP: Rs.1095/- for 40ml
How to use: Squeeze BB cream onto fingertips and spread all over face until fully blended. Alternatively, dot gently onto emergency blemishes for on the spot coverage. TOP TIP: For best results, use our Tea Tree Pore Minimiser before applying BB Cream for spotless-looking skin with pores that look smaller and skin that appears smoother and more mattified!
Ingredients:
Shades Available: 01 Light, 02 Medium, 03 Dark
Here are the swatches of all three shades.
I have the shade 02 which is an almost perfect match for me. 01 had grey undertones, so I would have gone with 02 anyways.
It comes in a small green tube packaging with a beige flip cap. Its small and handy to carry around.
The texture is very soft, it feels like butter (maybe coz of shea butter) and spreads like it too. Just that you need to blend it in well. Its very light weight and does’nt feel like you have applied something on the skin. Gives medium coverage and reduces appearance of redness,etc. It won’t give complete coverage or help with acne scars or dark circles.
Its more like a tinted moisturiser. Stays put whole day, but since its quite rich in texture (coz of shea butter and soyabean oil), one needs to set it with a powder or it might look shiny.
I think its good for everyday use and also the tea tree oil would help against further acne. It has a strong tea tree oil smell which is apparent from the time you squeeze the product out.
Here it is on me.
I do not agree on the complete coverage of acne or blemishes it claims. And also its expensive for the qty coz if you use it everyday, it might last just month or a week above.
Overall, I did like it but not very satisfied with the price tag and qty. And also oily skin needs to powder on top. I would say ‘can try’.
What the Company claims: Multi-functional palette contains four eyeshadows and two blushers from our bestselling i-Divine and Blush range. Eye & Cheek Palette provides all of your colour essentials in one convenient compact.
These velvety smooth eyeshadows and blushers are highly pigmented and long-lasting, making blending and defining simple.
Each palette contains complementary neutral and bold shades suited to all skin tones.
Packaged in a handy travel sized compact, with magnetic snap-shut mechanism and also includes a large mirror and two essential brushes for effortless application.
Dancing Til Dusk includes velvety browns and shimmering fawns from our Au Naturel i-Divine palette. With radiant Blush shades Mirrored Pink, an iridescent soft pink and Sahara, a matte, dark coral, for a sophisticated finish.
How to: Eyeshadow: Use the mini eyeshadow applicator to sweep the lighter shades all over the eye lid. Blend well, as this acts as a base for deeper shades. Then apply the medium or dark shades across the crease to define eyes
Blush: Using the mini blusher brush included, sweep onto the apples of the cheeks
Comes in 2 variants- Dancing Till Dusk and See You At Midnight
MRP: $14.99
Dancing Till Dusk is the one I am reviewing today. It is more on the warm side while See You At Midnight is more on the cooler side.
Dancing Till Dusk has the blushes Mirrored Pink and Sahara and the eyeshadows from the Au Naturel Palette.
See You at Midnight combines deep blue and pearlescent purple eyeshadows from our Vintage Romance i-Divine Palette. Along with Blush in Pomegranate, a golden berry hue and Antique,a shimmery dusky rose, for a captivating look.
It comes in a small rectangular black packaging and has a mirror and a small double sided applicator and a small brush.
Shades:
Eyeshadows:
Satin finish champagne shade (Beautiful!)
Matte taupe (For the crease)
Matte beige n*de (Almost skin color, perfect for blending and brow bone)
Medium brown with gold shimmer
Blushes:
Mirrored Pink – A soft, romantic satin finish bright pink. Very bridal for fair skin tones.
Sahara: Matte peachy coral. Super pretty on warm skin tones <3
I would recommend See You At Midnight for darker/deeper skin tones coz the shades would show up on them well and Dancing Till Dusk for both but especially for warm skin tones. I am glad I got the Dancing Till Dusk coz I am totally a warm person and love neutrals/warms in eye shadows and peachy, natural blushes. Also, warm shades look beautiful on our Indian skin tones.
Its a perfect daytime palette with a brown, taupe, champagne, a shade for blending and a nice peach blush. Mirrored Pink looks a little bright though but looks nice when blended if you want to turn a day time look to a night time look. Its travel friendly and carry one and you are sorted kind of a palette. Highly recommended!
I am back with another giveaway. If you have’t heard about MemeBox, go HERE. I have reviewed one HERE and reviewing one more soon.
We have 3 winners here. 1st prize would be 30 meme points which is equal to $30 and you can buy any box worth $23 + $7 shipping. Rest 2 runner ups would get 7 meme points each entitling them to free shipping.
All you need to do is , go HERE and signup on the MemeBox website. Participants MUST sign up for an account with Memebox and include complete shipping details and also sign up for the newsletter. Rest rules to be filled in the Rafflecopter widget below.
All signups will receive three meme points to spend on future purchases (and if you happen to win, you will keep the three points in addition to the prize points!). But only new Memebox registrants, i.e those who are not registered on the MemeBox website can participate in this. You must also sign up for the newsletter, otherwise they will not be able to send notifications to the winners!
The giveaway is open worldwide. It starts today and ends on 20th October.
Disclaimer: Giveaway open to new Memebox customers only. Duplicate accounts will not be considered. If you choose to unsubscribe, this will remove you from all commercial emails including but not limited to the following: marketing emails, affiliate emails and VIP emails.
P.S: Also check out my ongoing Sleek MakeUP Arabian Nights Palette International Giveaway HERE.
Good Luck 🙂
P.S: The winners were jointly picked by me and the MemeBox team, since they had to check and verify the entries too.
The winner who gets 30 points is Asha Suraj! And the other 2 winners who get 7 points each are Shilpa Gandotra and Shikha Jain.
Wella SP Luxe Keratin Boost Essence Leave in Treatment Review
What the Company claims: LUXEOIL KERATIN BOOST ESSENCE
This luxurious leave-in Keratin treatment contains formula with oils and selected amino acids which boosts the hair structure from within. The treatment infuses into the hair to reconstruct and strengthen the keratin, instantly aligns hair fibers and builds resistance for weak hair.
Application: Spray 6-8 pumps on wet hair to facilitate easier combing. Ideal as a cutting lotion for hair that needs deep reconstruction. Do not rinse; dry as usual.
Formulated with nourishing jojoba, almond and argan oils, as well as amino acids, the treatment ensures your hair stays smooth, soft and supple, whilst preventing moisture loss and offering protection from environmental aggressors. A wonderful multi-tasker, this fabulous product will leave your hair exuding lustre and vitality.
SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL LUXE OIL uses a reconstructive Transform Technology that benefits hair inside and out, while protecting it from damage:
• Hair texture feels up to 10 times smoother after just one application.*
• 3 times more Keratin Protection, providing instant and long-lasting, smoothness.**
• Leaves hair looking healthy and naturally beautiful.
• Hair is easy to style every day, thanks to a special, lightweight oil formula.
Wella SP Luxe Keratin Boost Essence comes in a transparent gold spray bottle form with a small cap to cover the nozzle and looks like any body mist.
Its very very light in texture unlike any hair serums, and has a soft floral smell. Easy to use, just spray and leave it on.
It does control frizz to some extent and adds some shine to the hair. It does not weigh the hair down since its very light. And the best thing is, it is silicone free. It detangles the hair and also works as a heat protectant. Blow dry after using this, for best results.
For me personally, I need a little heavy oil based serum for the frizz to be completely controlled. (may be coz of the silicones) So if I have to choose one, I did go for a heavy serum like the Streax Pro Argan Secrets Serum. But there are days, when I choose this over a heavy serum. There is also a Luxe Oil Reconstructive Elixir in this Wella SP Luxe Range, would try that out next.
Its surely on the expensive side and not easily available too.
Those of you who find serums heavy or they make your hair greasy, this is the perfect choice. I would love to try Wella Professionals Oil Reflections too, have heard a lot about it. (Its not from the Systems Professionals Range though)
Rating: 3.5/5
Have you tried anything from the Wella SP Luxe Keratin Boost Range ?
So I know Mumbai hardly sees any winters as such, but we can obviously wear those deep,rich hues like black,wine,oxblood,forest green, etc
And also light blazers for layering (I feel cold at times in Mumbai winters too, yes I am one of those species :D) Also sharing few bags and shoes of course :p
Yes, this is exactly similar to my favourite black one which you often see in my OOTD’s. Its available in black,white and orange. This orange is so super striking!
Illamasqua Vintage Metallix in Bibelot, Courtier Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Vintage Metallix eyeshadow provides a metallic cream-gel texture that provides long wear and comfort. Smudge resistant and long lasting formula. Apply with your fingers or an Illamasqua brush.
A long lasting, metallic cream-gel texture, with a smudge resistant finish.
Key Benefits:
1. Intense metallic finish.
2. Smudge resistant.
3. Maximum long wear.
Application: Apply using fingers or an Illamasqua brush
MRP: £16.50 for 5ml (Approx Rs.1620/-)
Illamasqua Vintage Metallix is a part of their ‘Once’ collection. A set of three cream-gel eye shadows were launched as a part of this range: Bibelot (Vintage Green), Courtier (Vintage N*de) and Embellish (Vintage Brown)
I love cream eye shadows, they are easy to apply and blend and takes just a minute or so for that perfect blended look. I can use it anywhere and everywhere, even when I am travelling and I do not need to carry palettes or brushes. Plus I am mostly always in a rush, so cream shadows come to my handy. I also the Maybelline Color Tattoos for the same reason.
And when I got these, I was pretty excited to try them.
Today I am reviewing the shades Bibelot and Courtier. These come in a simple glass packaging with a golden cap and the Illamasqua symbol embossed on it. The mouth is wide enough to get the product on your fingers.
These are super duper creamy and blend easily, can even be layered quickly. It takes a minute for them to set, and once set, they don’t budge at all! They have stayed put whole day with minimal fading.
Bibelot is a gorgeous forest green with gold shimmer.
Courtier is a frosty n*de pink with silver shimmer.
Unblended
Courtier is a shade one can use in daytime or for everyday formal wear with just a winged liner. Looks super classy, giving just a hint of shimmer.
Bibelot is the perfect fall/winter shade. One can create beautiful 2 minute green smokey eyes with it. Also, its a nice shade for Indian wear.
Overall, I loved them. I would love to try Embellish too, coz I cant have enough of browns 😀 But if I have to recommend one, I would suggest Bibelot. Its a must have <3
Blended
They are definitely slightly on the expensive side, but with MAC Paint pots’ increased pricing at Rs.1500/-, they are almost the same, with Illamasqua offering slightly more qty but texture wise, Illamasqua are much more creamy and easy to use, where as MAC Paint Pots dry up quickly and are not as creamy as these.
Only issue with Illamasqua is availability. You need to buy it online from their site HERE.
Rating: 4.5/5
Have you tried any cream eye shadows ? Which is your favourite ?
The Luxe Café is a J.J Valaya initiative. The Luxe Café is an innovative platform for digital storytelling, curating interesting and newsworthy experiences from the world of luxury. From fashion and gastronomy to people and places, their endeavor is to shatter the traditional notions associated with luxury and reinterpret them for the truly passionate. They believe real luxury inherently is all about time and space, whether it’s the painstakingly handcrafted timepiece on your wrist or the precious hours you take out to spend with your loved ones.
India’s very own b2c focused e-platform with curated content, dedicated to global luxury and fine living, was launched recently and can be accessed now at www.theluxecafe.com
TheLuxeCafe.com is fashioned as a virtual salon for the serious purveyors of luxurious living and has a distinct approach sharing first-hand information and a 360 degree view of elite lifestyle choices. This virtual café is poised to be a one-stop hangout for the connoisseurs of exclusive tastes, travels, technology and much more.
There are experienced writers, artists and design specialists working together to impart a distinctive look and feel to this e-zine that is reflective of its true credo. Also, there are selected industry experts directly engaging with the readers on how to make informed consumer choices. With all this packed in, The Luxe Café is poised to play a strategic role in the evolution of the ‘Luxe Consciousness’ in India. It is for all those who ever wanted to get first-hand, authentic information and advice on premium brands, and also for those who do not have convenient access to such brands/information.
The Luxe Café, as envisioned by Manisha Mayur Shekhar [ex-journalist and luxury marketing expert], will bring the India’s growing numbers of brand-conscious buyers and luxury-enthusiasts in close touch with all that is happening, that is new and that comes straight through the experts from the world of luxury. Therefore, the impetus also lies in taking The Luxe Café closer to the discerning clientele across India, even to those residing in tier 2 & 3 towns and cities. As India witnesses the bloom of the luxury industry, and the critical population of brand conscious, high-spending aesthetes residing in the non-metro cities has become an important market to explore.
In this context, The Luxe Café will come in as the much needed bridge between all things luxury and its connoisseurs spread all across. “If you have an eye towards all that is new, a breakthrough and straight from an expert, if you appreciate luxury as an expression of innate aesthetics, if knowing better means only that which comes from the best, then The Luxe Cafe` is your space to be. Uniquely designed and featuring a selection of engaging, informative and exciting stories, reviews, experientials and tips, The Luxe Cafe` is more than just a website. It is your very own quick gateway to a world of luxurious, enriching, premium lifestyle”, shared Manisha Mayur Shekhar (Editorial Director & Founder, TheLuxeCafe.com).
Deigning to be different from the other existing luxury magazines or portals in the country, The Luxe Café features an extensive range of content from Fashion, Interiors, Auto, Real Estate, Travel, Gastronomy, Personas and Ideas, aspiring to recreate a cosmos of luxurious living for the truly passionate. Looking at aligning itself with national and international consumers of high-end luxury, the target audience for this e-zine could be in Mumbai, Matheran and even in Melbourne. Ambitious in its scope and outreach, The Luxe Café is geared at giving a very curated, international, singular experience to the reader who is not just fed sumptuous images but also informative, quality and experiential content difficult to come by.
Personalities like HH Maharaja Gaj Singh, Rosita Missoni – founder of the Italian fashion house Missoni, Malav Shroff – boating tycoon, Dinaz Madhukar – President of DLF Emporio, Riccardo Bestetti – creator of bespoke Italian men’s shoes, are a few known names from among the selection of famous aesthetes joining in the cause of The Luxe Café [even as the launch edition consists of more surprises]. So, The Luxe Café is calling out to all figures of aesthetic discretion, looking to make informed upscale choices while staying ahead of times & trends and appreciating the finer things life has to offer.
Manisha Mayur Shekhar (Editorial Director & Founder, TheLuxeCafe.com) says “With our monthly bouquet of fresh stories and features, this e-zine aims to bring to fore our research and recognition of people, places and avenues of fine living, so each month has its own flavours, highlights, discoveries. All of this is not merely content, but adds up to becoming a guide to luxury for our discerning audience. The Luxe Café, therefore, is poised to become an essential companion to those who know not only the difference between chalk and cheese but also chalk and charcuterie.”
My favourite articles are,under Fashion: Style Tips for that Perfect Resort Look and Know Your Handbag, under Home & Style are Go Outdoors with J J Valaya, under Travel is the whole Travel by Accomodation section.
What the Company claims: There is no substitute for Natural Lavender. It provides a complexity and subtlety that cannot be achieved with even the best synthetic ingredients. That complexity and subtlety provides the heart of
Demeter Naturals Lavender, which mingles gracefully with aspects of orange, lemon and gallanum. The journey comes to a perfectly balanced completion with a refining touch of expensive and rare woods.
Lavender is a riddle that neither Science nor the Perfumer’s Art have been able to solve, but the Poet had no such problems:
“ladies fair, I bring to you
lavender with spikes of blue;
Sweeter plant was never found
growing on our English ground.”
By Caryl Battersby
I love lavender! I just cannot have enough of it, be it a hand cream, body wash or body lotion. Lavender hand cream and body wash are my all time favourites. I love how the scent relaxes you and calms you down.
When I received this Demeter Naturals in Lavender, this was the first I opened and tried, and did I like it ? Yes, I loved it. It smells of pure lavender. And even when you use it on your skin, you don’t feel the alcohol much, but more of an oil.
I received a faulty spray though. It did not sprayed but only leaked :/ I believe checking the bottle physically is very important. I got it exchanged and the new one worked fine.
Demeter Fragrance Library Naturals Sage EDT Spray
What the Company claims: A unique fresh scent infused with light herbal notes and sweet fresh greenery.
The Tea Plant and Sage
From “Literary Fables” by Tomás de Iriarte
From China, once, the Tea-plant coming,
Met with the Sage upon his way.
“Friend,”—said the latter, — “whither roaming?”
“For Europe, where for me they pay
A generous price,” — quoth Tea, — “I’m bound.”
“And I,” — said Sage, — “to China’s market go;
Where I am held in reverence profound
For beverage or for medicine, you know.
In Europe no good fortune waits on me;
A worthless herb, not comparable to thee,
But quite too common there — to shine.
I to your home am sent, and you to mine.
I am not really a fan of sage, so was’nt too sure of this. But somehow started liking it a bit. It smells more like a men’s cologne but a milder version. It is earthy and herbal, a ‘green grass’ kind of smell. I find this scent does not last long enough though.
And if I have to choose one, I did definitely go with lavender. Absolutely loved Lavender!
Have you tried Demeter Naturals EDT Spray before ?
Back with an OOTD. I love pleated maxi skirts. Today I am showing you guys two ways to wear a maxi skirt.
Wear it as a skirt (duh!)
OR
Wear it as a dress!
Yes, you can wear it as a strapless dress, and maybe add a nice belt like I have done here and a vest, coat,blazer,etc. Looks chic. Plus one outfit,two uses 😉
I have paired it with a plain white linen shirt and belted it to bring it together, and a blue statement necklace.
And in the second way, I wore it as a dress with a Moschino dupe statement belt and a black half fur black vest. A gold statement necklace and a spiked bracelet.
Wore this n*de and blue colorblock peep toe heels.
Outfit 1:
Skirt: Femella
Shirt: Marks & Spencer
Belt: Style Fiesta
