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
I am back with an OOTD. We went to Ocean Park in Hong Kong which is a must visit. It was amazing, it is so so huge! The rides were fab and we saw dolphins, penguins, seals, walrus, sea lion, birds, giant panda and so many other animals. It was so amazing to watch them play, roam around, jump, etc <3 I got some beautiful shots and videos, would share those in some other post.
This is what I wore to Ocean Park. A pretty simple electric blue belted shift dress with pockets. It was easy going and chic, usually shift dresses have no shape, the inbuilt belt here cinches the waist and makes your figure look more flattering.
I accessorized it with a pearl necklace and my Silvette stone ring. And the Bata floral shoes to complete the look. Since we had to walk a lot, flats were the only option!
From where I stand
Dress: Miss Chase
Shoes: Bata (Shown HERE)
Necklace: W for Woman
Ring: Silvette
Sunnies: Gifted by Rado
Watch: Daniel Wellington
Happy Me 😀The blue indeed stands out!
I hope you liked the outfit.Do let me know in the comments below 🙂
‘Beauty lies in the eyes of the person who sees it’ is a well known saying. But, the fact is that it does not imply to the people of the present generation. They prefer to get dressed up in the most fashionable way with top branded makeup products and accessories. The attitude of the people towards fashion, makeup and even styling has changed considerably with time and now people look out for more vibrant colors and unique products in their makeup kit.
Buying a top branded makeup product is not a big deal these days. You can get them online as well as offline. But, the chances of getting them at a more discounted price is all that matters and it is where online shopping helps you.
There are many online stores that sell makeup products from top brands and they are of high quality and standard. They will last long and is worth the price you buy. Check out these online stores for makeup products if you consider revamping your makeup kit this New Year.
Flipkart
Flipkart is one of the most sorted online shopping stores for makeup and beauty related products. It is because there are many numbers of top brands who launches their exclusive products via Flipkart and sells them. You get a chance to experience exclusive shopping experience through Flipkart, which makes it the favorite of most of the online shoppers. Cosmetics online at Flipkart include products from top brands like Lakme, L’Oreal, Revlon, Cameleon, Coloressence, Cosmoface, Mac Matte, Maybeline and many more.
The more interesting fact is that you also get a chance to buy international brands from Flipkart. You get buy anything needed for your perfect look like those including your face, eyes, lips, ears etc. It can turn you into a real fashionista within a quick span of time.
Jabong
Jabong is also yet another online store that mainly focuses on fashion and its related products. They have a huge collection of latest makeup products and that also from good and top brands. They sell quality products that are reliable and durable at discounted prices. They even host big sale where they sell good and branded products at a much cheaper price for their customer satisfaction.
Makeup Kit at Jabong include products from top brands like Miss Claire, Victoria’s Secret, Viviana, Konad, Mtv Muahh by Blue Heaven, Maybelline, Stol’n and LÓreal. Some of them are available at a discounted price and it is worth your time. You can bring that hidden beauty inside you, exploring yourself with a makeup kit from any of these brands.
Nykaa
Nykaa is one of the leading and popular online stores that cater to all your needs related to beauty, makeup and wellness. Nykaa features about 200 brands and more than 10000 products that are of high-quality. They showcase a wide range of products which include makeup, skincare, hair care, fragrances, bath & body for women and men. Nykaa beauty products are 100% guaranteed, reliable and come with no side-effects.
Top brands for makeup products available at Nykaa include Lakme, Maybelline, LÓreal Paris, Colorbar, Elle 18, Revlon, Dove and others. It also includes Skin Care, Hair Care, Bath & Body, Fragrance, Herbal, Wellness, Mom & Baby and Gifts.
Purplle
Purplle helps you to know the inside beauty in you, to get you the perfect makeover look. Yes, the main highlight of this store is that is filled with products related to makeup and beauty and you can try for a makeover online through their virtual makeup studio!
Using this, you can choose a makeover with various products available at Purplle. This makes it easy for you to decide which product will suits you better and thus you can make the right choice. At Purplle you can also get gift sets of beauty products. Some of the popular brands featured in puplle are Escada, Biotique, Herbal Essence, Loreal, Valera and many more.
Myntra
Myntra is the one stop store for all your needs. Yes, it is the favorite hub for all your fashion and beauty needs as well. Myntra helps in getting you the right products for the right fashionista within you.
Makeup products are also sold by Myntra in their beauty category. The makeup products available in Myntra includes from top brands like Lakme, LÓreal Paris, Maybelline, Lotus Herbals, Revlon, Soultree, Colorbar, Nivea, TONI & GUY, Streetwear, Dr Rene and many more.
Check out these online stores for getting the most updated and stylish makeup products and kits to get that real makeover!
What the Company claims: Give your lips an eye-catching neon twist with Maybelline New York’s Baby Lips Electro Lip Balms
Maybelline brings the ‘neon lip trend,’ spotted at New York and Paris Fall Fashion weeks to India by launching a range of bright, vibrant neon lip balms. Presenting the Maybelline Baby Lips Electro lip balm range, a collection of 4 electric lip balms – Fierce N Tangy, Berry Bomb, Oh Orange and Pink Shock, which moisturize lips while giving them a chic neon kick!
Enriched with Maybelline New York’s exclusive Botanical Cell Repair Concentrate and a blend of effective ingredients like honey, Shea butter and collagen, these flavoured lip balms hydrate and soften lips and keep them smooth for up to 8 hours. Smear on these eye-catching, glossy, neon lips balms and create your own Neon & Electro Style Statement!
Why you’ll love it:
• Has bright color pigments for an electric color effect
• Comes in Strawberry, Lemon, Orange and Watermelon flavours
• Enriched with an exclusive lip-renew formula, vitamins & moisturizing ingredients
• Visibly renews lips to make them plump, soft and smooth
Fierce N Tangy is the non tinted one and the rest three are tinted. I love the packaging! Transparent cap and bright colors.
The formula is as smooth and moisturizing as the original Baby Lips. In fact this is slightly more creamier and glossy. I have Pink Shock and Oh! Orange with me.
Pigmentation wise Oh! Orange is not that pigmented and does not show up much on lips but Pink Shock is super! Its a very pretty bright pink,I use it almost everyday. Its my handbag staple and I also carried and used it during my honeymoon.
If you are a daily just a lip balm and kohl person like me, you will love this! Plus it did not re application again and again and kept the lips soft and supple even after it was gone and the tint remains for a long time too!!
L- Oh! Orange, R- Pink Shock
At this price point, something which moisturizes your lips and gives a nice pink color and leaves behind a tint too, I highly recommend this. I haven’t tried the Berry yet but absolutely suggest trying Pink Shock. But do not expect super bright color as shown in the ads or banners 😀
Rating:
Quality: 4.25/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall rating: 4/5
Have you tried the new Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop Lip Balms?
Chambor Moisture Plus Lipstick Hottie Plus Review,Swatches
Guest Post by Nisha
Hi Girls,
How is New Year going on? For me, it started with a bad health but as they say there is always a lipstick to cheer you up on those gloomy days. So today I bring you a pretty pink lipstick from Chambor.
What the Company claims: An innovative “dual action” formula with a nourishing core to hydrate lips and prevent dryness; surrounded by a soft, ultra-moisture colour coating for a smooth, radiant finish.
Today I am reviewing 344 Hottie Plus Chambor Lipstick which I had picked sometime back. I was looking for some nice Pink lipstick and I landed on this one from Chambor. I have always liked their dazzle eyeliners but never tried their lipsticks, so thought of giving this a try. Once I swatched it, I liked the pretty pink shade and thus bought it. It was an impulse buy, but thank god it didn’t disappoint me.
This has a good pigmentation and hence I use it according to the occasion. On days when I want a light sheer finish I swipe it just once and for more prominent effect I go with two swipes.
So I am just listing some reasons below, as to why I like this lipstick
• Nice pink shade
• Pigmentation is good
• Stays for 2/3 hours and then leaves a nice stain
• Formula is creamy and it is quite moisturizing
• Doesn’t settle in fine lines
• Great for regular use
However what I didn’t like about this :
• If you swipe it more, it feels heavy on lips
• I felt it be to slightly overpriced
• Transfers easily
• Packaging is quite old fashioned
Here’s how the shade looks on me and otherwise.
Price: Rs. 645
Rating : 3.8/5
This is a nice pink shade which is good for everyday use. It would be more suitable for girls with fair skin tone. Hope you liked this review. Let me know your thoughts by commenting below. Enjoy the winters and the New Year.
Bio: I (Nisha Mishra Singh) am a Blogger at ThePinkTrends (www.thepinktrends.com). I love to experiment and share my experiences. I blog about everything that matters in a Girl’s Life. Fashion, Beauty, Cosmetics, Food , Travel and much more.
P.S: That’s a super pretty pink Nisha. I loved it.
Have you tried out any Chambor Moisture Plus Lipstick?
