There is much to say but I choose my people
As with rest, it’s a nay!
I dream big but I seldom say,
For I let my deeds carve out my way!
I am not jealous, I am not shy
As I only polish my own way!
For I know that both you and me shall conquer the world
In our own unique ways!
I dance, I read, I shop and I sleep
Then, I pray and work as hard as I can,
Leaving much room to celebrate
But people still choose to humiliate.
All, I’ll do is polish my own way
For I know that both you and me shall conquer the world
In our own unique ways!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
LATEST LAUNCH: Phyto Rx Daily Deep Cleansing Face Wash
In this regular feature, I shall only enlighten the readers on the products which aren't just creating a buzz in the market but the ones which would also make for a wise buy.
This time around, I shall throw light on Phyto Rx Daily Deep Cleansing Face Wash intoduced by Lotus Herbals Professional, a division of Lotus Herbals.
This product is a part of their revolutionary range which is totally
Preservative-free, Artificial Fragrance and Color-free. WOW! Isn't it an intelligent decision to opt for products which not only get you those divine looks but also ensure the same in the most natural ways.
The Face Wash is packed with ingredients such as Basil, Thyme and Turmeric
which smoothly cleanse the skin's pores without stripping it of its essential nutrients.
So, try it and bless yourself with healthy skin this season!
PRICE: Rs. 145 for 80 gms
AVAILABLE AT: All leading departmental stores
This time around, I shall throw light on Phyto Rx Daily Deep Cleansing Face Wash intoduced by Lotus Herbals Professional, a division of Lotus Herbals.
This product is a part of their revolutionary range which is totally
Preservative-free, Artificial Fragrance and Color-free. WOW! Isn't it an intelligent decision to opt for products which not only get you those divine looks but also ensure the same in the most natural ways.
The Face Wash is packed with ingredients such as Basil, Thyme and Turmeric
which smoothly cleanse the skin's pores without stripping it of its essential nutrients.
So, try it and bless yourself with healthy skin this season!
PRICE: Rs. 145 for 80 gms
AVAILABLE AT: All leading departmental stores
Monday, April 25, 2011
SPOTLIGHT: VLCC Anti-Tan Skin Lightening Face Wash
The scorching heat is anything but pleasant. The sun does make one sweat profusely while also taking our skin texture for a toss! Well, the tan too at this time of the year seems quite unwanted as it makes our skin looking rather dull and drab.
In the hunt to address my woe of tanned skin, I went on a look-out for a product that would provide some respite to my complexion that would have otherwise taken the colour of charcoal. Though most of the beauty products promise to make us snow-white fair and bless us with cotton soft skin. But these promises are seldom kept! Any which ways, I was only looking for something that would simply restore my natural skin tone.
However, a product which did the trick for me was VLCC Anti-Tan Skin Lightening Face Wash. As I could feel the difference in the texture and colour of my skin, I took to it more regularly i.e. twice daily.
The face wash does leave one’s skin refreshed after cleansing it off impurities and tan.
Enriched with Mulberry and Kiwi fruit extracts, this beauty essential provides an even skin tone and deep cleanses the pores.
This product impresses for delivering sans any false claim. So, take to it as a damage control tool to fight the dreadful tan!
PRICE: Rs.95/-
Available At: Leading Departmental Stores
In the hunt to address my woe of tanned skin, I went on a look-out for a product that would provide some respite to my complexion that would have otherwise taken the colour of charcoal. Though most of the beauty products promise to make us snow-white fair and bless us with cotton soft skin. But these promises are seldom kept! Any which ways, I was only looking for something that would simply restore my natural skin tone.
However, a product which did the trick for me was VLCC Anti-Tan Skin Lightening Face Wash. As I could feel the difference in the texture and colour of my skin, I took to it more regularly i.e. twice daily.
The face wash does leave one’s skin refreshed after cleansing it off impurities and tan.
Enriched with Mulberry and Kiwi fruit extracts, this beauty essential provides an even skin tone and deep cleanses the pores.
This product impresses for delivering sans any false claim. So, take to it as a damage control tool to fight the dreadful tan!
PRICE: Rs.95/-
Available At: Leading Departmental Stores
A Fashionable Fiesta
One does get a high in the company of impeccably designed clothes and accessories. So, to gift oneself a beautiful experience packed with high fashion and luxury, the fashionistas can sure turn to the rather glamourous boutique-Kitsch.
The store houses exclusive collections by some of the leading fashion brands such as Lanvin, Stella McCartney, Diane Von Furstenberg, Alexander McQueen, Halston Heritage, Alice & Olivia and more.
Well, as the holiday season is just around the corner and most of us are eyeing to be on that dream cruise, looking our fashionable best is rather a necessity of sorts. So, how about those hot pants, strappy sandals and open-buttoned tops? Haven’t we already started envying a hot chic tiptoeing her way through the crowd with much oomph? Nudge! Perish the envious thought! And get ready to taste some splendid styles and designs as you get your hands on the Resort Collection of Diane Von Furstenberg.
Our advice would be to flaunt oodles of attitude, a tad bit of tan and not to miss those well-sculpted legs as you walk hand- in -hand with your prince charming.
Just buy our advice and get set to give a whole new meaning to dressing while de-stressing!
AVAILABLE AT:
KITSCH
DLF Emporio, Nelson Mandela Marg,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi- 110070
Kitsch gives its customers an opportunity to shop for products at prices 5-10% cheaper than any other store in Europe, Middle East or any South East Asian countries.
The store houses exclusive collections by some of the leading fashion brands such as Lanvin, Stella McCartney, Diane Von Furstenberg, Alexander McQueen, Halston Heritage, Alice & Olivia and more.
Well, as the holiday season is just around the corner and most of us are eyeing to be on that dream cruise, looking our fashionable best is rather a necessity of sorts. So, how about those hot pants, strappy sandals and open-buttoned tops? Haven’t we already started envying a hot chic tiptoeing her way through the crowd with much oomph? Nudge! Perish the envious thought! And get ready to taste some splendid styles and designs as you get your hands on the Resort Collection of Diane Von Furstenberg.
Our advice would be to flaunt oodles of attitude, a tad bit of tan and not to miss those well-sculpted legs as you walk hand- in -hand with your prince charming.
Just buy our advice and get set to give a whole new meaning to dressing while de-stressing!
AVAILABLE AT:
KITSCH
DLF Emporio, Nelson Mandela Marg,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi- 110070
Kitsch gives its customers an opportunity to shop for products at prices 5-10% cheaper than any other store in Europe, Middle East or any South East Asian countries.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
No Frills Attached!
Let's face it. We all do live in a bubble of stereotypes. No matter how much we try, we always land up doing things that shall put us in a modern and hip light. I am definitely not writing this blog out of boredom (or maybe I am) but this is a thought that struck me when I went for a drive with my best buddies last night. The occasion was simple. We had to catch up and acquaint each other on the latest happenings in our respective lives. Being the independent, carefree and modern girls that we are- we could have easily headed to a posh cafe in the by-lanes of Khan Market or could have chosen from the myriad bakeries in our very own Defence Colony Market. I make no bones in admitting that our sweet taste buds have mostly found solace at these corners. However, this time we decided to drive down to the heart of the city!
But what actually got me by surprise were a group of young boys who were enjoying their meal sitting in a circle at India Gate. Yes, you got me right,at India Gate! This was definitely one of my favorite places as a kid. An occasional picnic, a boat ride or for that matter even getting to slurp and lick a Popsicle meant much. Those boys were not any different from you and me but what was different was their idea of 'fun'. A term that many feel runs parallel to the ideas of drinking like a fish and smoking like a chimney!
Though I must confess that I too love to splurge at swanky malls, pamper myself at splendid spas and not-to-miss the dine 'n' wine session at a new joint every now and then (sorry dad). But sometimes small and simple experiences do give you a high. So, last night the weather, the company and the place were all very humble but had it all to make for an interesting outing! So, here is to all the youngsters like me-never let go of that innocence. There isn't any harm in getting back to being the kids we were sans any shoshabasi. I am for sure not asking you all to crowd at India Gate (after all,the place never runs out of people) but the idea should be to THINK DIFFERENT, THINK SIMPLE!
P.S. Do tell me about your simple and sweet experiences as well.
But what actually got me by surprise were a group of young boys who were enjoying their meal sitting in a circle at India Gate. Yes, you got me right,at India Gate! This was definitely one of my favorite places as a kid. An occasional picnic, a boat ride or for that matter even getting to slurp and lick a Popsicle meant much. Those boys were not any different from you and me but what was different was their idea of 'fun'. A term that many feel runs parallel to the ideas of drinking like a fish and smoking like a chimney!
Though I must confess that I too love to splurge at swanky malls, pamper myself at splendid spas and not-to-miss the dine 'n' wine session at a new joint every now and then (sorry dad). But sometimes small and simple experiences do give you a high. So, last night the weather, the company and the place were all very humble but had it all to make for an interesting outing! So, here is to all the youngsters like me-never let go of that innocence. There isn't any harm in getting back to being the kids we were sans any shoshabasi. I am for sure not asking you all to crowd at India Gate (after all,the place never runs out of people) but the idea should be to THINK DIFFERENT, THINK SIMPLE!
P.S. Do tell me about your simple and sweet experiences as well.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Dazzling Divas!
Well, even though the red carpet has been rolled, we can still look back and applaud the divas who did leave a mark! The shutterbugs were among the busiest lot of people outside the venue of the Academy Awards as they captured some of the most gorgeous ladies. Well, everybody got to shout out their favourites, so why should I be left far behind? Here are three divas- who according to me made jaw-dropping appearances at the Oscars. However, the common thread that binds all three is their perfect jewel selection!
•Anne Hathaway- She looked absolutely spectacular in her red gown and not to miss-the perfectly polished red pout! Her smile worth a million won hearts of people across the globe. I salute her belief to opt for a bold colour and yes, she carried off the rather sophisticated look quite comfortably! This one does inspire me to go red and dress up vintage style!
Jewels Adorned:Platinum and 94.29 carat diamond necklace, platinum and 5.13 carat diamond ring, and a pair of platinum and 10.15 carat diamond earrings by Tiffany & Co.
•Nicole Kidman- She sure knows how to win our hearts, doesn’t she? She looked truly immaculate in this designer white outfit. The garment did get noticed for its meticulous cuts and design. Well, the lady completed the look by adding some colour on her feet. I absolutely love her shoes! Words like grace and élan are definitely not new to her.
Jewels Adorned:Platinum and 13 carat diamond ring by Fred Leighton.
•Amy Adams- There wasn’t any doubt that her gown was an absolute stunner! The garment fit well on her and accentuated her svelte figure. Well, it was her smile that simply completed the look and made her the perfect dapper-diva! Way to go Amy!
Jewels Adorned: Platinum watch bracelet with 30.75 carats of emerald, and 21.5 carats of diamonds, a platinum necklace with a 33.24 carat emerald and 15.38 carats of diamonds, and a pair of platinum and 2 carat diamond stud earrings from Cartier.
copyright- StartraksPhoto.com
•Anne Hathaway- She looked absolutely spectacular in her red gown and not to miss-the perfectly polished red pout! Her smile worth a million won hearts of people across the globe. I salute her belief to opt for a bold colour and yes, she carried off the rather sophisticated look quite comfortably! This one does inspire me to go red and dress up vintage style!
Jewels Adorned:Platinum and 94.29 carat diamond necklace, platinum and 5.13 carat diamond ring, and a pair of platinum and 10.15 carat diamond earrings by Tiffany & Co.
•Nicole Kidman- She sure knows how to win our hearts, doesn’t she? She looked truly immaculate in this designer white outfit. The garment did get noticed for its meticulous cuts and design. Well, the lady completed the look by adding some colour on her feet. I absolutely love her shoes! Words like grace and élan are definitely not new to her.
Jewels Adorned:Platinum and 13 carat diamond ring by Fred Leighton.
•Amy Adams- There wasn’t any doubt that her gown was an absolute stunner! The garment fit well on her and accentuated her svelte figure. Well, it was her smile that simply completed the look and made her the perfect dapper-diva! Way to go Amy!
Jewels Adorned: Platinum watch bracelet with 30.75 carats of emerald, and 21.5 carats of diamonds, a platinum necklace with a 33.24 carat emerald and 15.38 carats of diamonds, and a pair of platinum and 2 carat diamond stud earrings from Cartier.
copyright- StartraksPhoto.com
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
BEST BEAUTY BUYS OF 2010
Well, I must say that 2010 was quite a year as it triggered and resulted in the much needed transformation in me from blindly using the products at the dressing table to keenly taking interest in the beauty products and brands to indulge in. It would be nothing but unfair if I do not give enough credit to my job as a journalist that has only added to my knowledge of the beauty industry. So here I am going to pick my top-9 products of the year which I absolutely love and honestly, cannot do without!!!
1.L’OCCITANE Shea Butter Hand Cream- This is the product that sells like hot cakes at L’Occitane stores. So shy not, and get one for yourself and get blessed with nourished and moisturized hands. Besides you admiring your own silky and smooth hands, your guy too won’t let go of them that easy :p
Price: 1500
Available at: Select City Walk Mall, New Delhi
2. INGLOT Eye Liner- For a person like me who wouldn’t even mind sleeping with the liner on (alarm!that’s quite a sin)-it is a must. The liner does not smudge and stays in place right from morning till you have made your way home. The black shade of the liner is just perfect to get those enchanting eyes.
Price: 650
Available at: Select City Walk Mall, New Delhi
3.MAYBELLINE Expert Wera Quad Eye Shadow- It is smooth, it is effective. To top it all- this palette has all colors which are my favorite ones for the eyes as they blend well with my skin tone. So wear it either during the day or the night but make sure that you do get your hands on it sooner than later as it is among those rare products which do not fade that easy.
Price: 240
Available at: Leading Departmental Stores
4. L'Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 Shampoo- It does come to one’s respite particularly if one is suffering from varying hair woes. It wonderfully helps to repair and strengthen the hair’s fibre and smoothen its surface. This shampoo was a welcome change in my beauty regime.
It isn’t one of those for which you have to pay through your nose as the shampoo can be picked off the shelf at quite a meager price.
Price: 130
Available at: Leading Departmental Stores
5. KIEHL'S Icy Everest Lip Gloss- The tube says it loud and clear-Unusually Creamy, Yet Light, Sheer And Glossy. This handy beauty boon for those luscious lips should be bought and simply stashed into your make-up kitty. You would be elated to notice how this gloss can glamorize the whole idea of a quick touch-up when one is pressed for time.
Price: 700
Available at: Ambience Mall, New Delhi
6. THE BODY SHOP Wild Cherry Body Scrub- Gifts mostly do bring a smile, don’t they?My reaction was no different when I received this with a few other goodies from my cousin in Australia. I have always been a fan of The Body Shop stuff at home but this is the one that I refused to share with my mum and sis. This scrub gives your bath a makeover of sorts. You come out feeling refreshed and rejuvenated and not to miss that subtle scent which is absolutely overwhelming. It is undoubtedly an excellent exfoliating scrub that removes dead skin cells with ease.
Price: 745
Available at: Select City Walk Mall, New Delhi
7. LOTUS HERBALS Colour Dew White Nail Paint- This is a color that seldom goes out of fashion. I wear it both in winters and summers and trust me, it always proves to be a safe bet. So take to it as the paint is natural and dries real quick, i.e. good news for all women who put their nail paint always in a rush. Now, just get set to experience the white magic!
Price: 95
Available at: Leading Departmental Stores
8. MARKS & SPENCER White Peach and Almond Hand & Nail Cream- I completely adore it. The fragrance is so romantic that you can’t stop yourself from falling in love with it. For me-it is a ritual to apply this cream every night before I call it a day! This cream is never given a miss even when I am on a traveling spree.
Price: 295
Available at: DLF Place Mall, New Delhi
9. TATHAASTU Yummy Chocolate Body Scrub- How I wish, I could taste it! Yes, believe me, you would actually feel the urge to binge- the moment you get your eyes on it. It looks quite like crumbled chocolate cake. Well, pamper your body with this scrub and gift yourself a younger and smoother skin.
Price: 1499
Available at: DLF Promenade Mall, New Delhi
1.L’OCCITANE Shea Butter Hand Cream- This is the product that sells like hot cakes at L’Occitane stores. So shy not, and get one for yourself and get blessed with nourished and moisturized hands. Besides you admiring your own silky and smooth hands, your guy too won’t let go of them that easy :p
Price: 1500
Available at: Select City Walk Mall, New Delhi
2. INGLOT Eye Liner- For a person like me who wouldn’t even mind sleeping with the liner on (alarm!that’s quite a sin)-it is a must. The liner does not smudge and stays in place right from morning till you have made your way home. The black shade of the liner is just perfect to get those enchanting eyes.
Price: 650
Available at: Select City Walk Mall, New Delhi
3.MAYBELLINE Expert Wera Quad Eye Shadow- It is smooth, it is effective. To top it all- this palette has all colors which are my favorite ones for the eyes as they blend well with my skin tone. So wear it either during the day or the night but make sure that you do get your hands on it sooner than later as it is among those rare products which do not fade that easy.
Price: 240
Available at: Leading Departmental Stores
4. L'Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 Shampoo- It does come to one’s respite particularly if one is suffering from varying hair woes. It wonderfully helps to repair and strengthen the hair’s fibre and smoothen its surface. This shampoo was a welcome change in my beauty regime.
It isn’t one of those for which you have to pay through your nose as the shampoo can be picked off the shelf at quite a meager price.
Price: 130
Available at: Leading Departmental Stores
5. KIEHL'S Icy Everest Lip Gloss- The tube says it loud and clear-Unusually Creamy, Yet Light, Sheer And Glossy. This handy beauty boon for those luscious lips should be bought and simply stashed into your make-up kitty. You would be elated to notice how this gloss can glamorize the whole idea of a quick touch-up when one is pressed for time.
Price: 700
Available at: Ambience Mall, New Delhi
6. THE BODY SHOP Wild Cherry Body Scrub- Gifts mostly do bring a smile, don’t they?My reaction was no different when I received this with a few other goodies from my cousin in Australia. I have always been a fan of The Body Shop stuff at home but this is the one that I refused to share with my mum and sis. This scrub gives your bath a makeover of sorts. You come out feeling refreshed and rejuvenated and not to miss that subtle scent which is absolutely overwhelming. It is undoubtedly an excellent exfoliating scrub that removes dead skin cells with ease.
Price: 745
Available at: Select City Walk Mall, New Delhi
7. LOTUS HERBALS Colour Dew White Nail Paint- This is a color that seldom goes out of fashion. I wear it both in winters and summers and trust me, it always proves to be a safe bet. So take to it as the paint is natural and dries real quick, i.e. good news for all women who put their nail paint always in a rush. Now, just get set to experience the white magic!
Price: 95
Available at: Leading Departmental Stores
8. MARKS & SPENCER White Peach and Almond Hand & Nail Cream- I completely adore it. The fragrance is so romantic that you can’t stop yourself from falling in love with it. For me-it is a ritual to apply this cream every night before I call it a day! This cream is never given a miss even when I am on a traveling spree.
Price: 295
Available at: DLF Place Mall, New Delhi
9. TATHAASTU Yummy Chocolate Body Scrub- How I wish, I could taste it! Yes, believe me, you would actually feel the urge to binge- the moment you get your eyes on it. It looks quite like crumbled chocolate cake. Well, pamper your body with this scrub and gift yourself a younger and smoother skin.
Price: 1499
Available at: DLF Promenade Mall, New Delhi
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