Small Clothing and Bag Haul The sale sale everywhere is too tempting no..I went to Pantaloons recently and did some shopping..also got some stuff for everyone..my mom, dad, brother and bhabhi..just felt like gifting 🙂
I got three tops and a Baggit bag..
I love Baggit bags..more so for the quality..they stay in a perfect condition till the time you get bored using them 😀
I have a similar wallet too from this same jute range..
I loved this basic Bare Denim white tank with a striped cropped tee..it has a press button inside..and they both are actually separate..so I can pair them with my many different tops..
I liked this Rig grey- black tunic for it fits so snugly and is oh so soft to touch..
Another Rig, ombre effect plus lace plus net plus frills= girly 🙂
MixMoss Giveaway Winners It’s time to announce the MixMoss giveaway winners..First of all, I need to tell this..I am surprised verifying the entries..I disqualified so many people coz they did not follow the rules despite mentioning it clearly..
People do not follow the rules and just click on enter in order to get the points in Rafflecopter..but everything is checked..and please do leave the facebook and twitter links you have shared..either some leave it blank or write ‘Ok’ and what not..how do I verify without the links ?!
Anyways the 2 lucky winners to shop worth 50$ from MixMoss.com are
What the Company claims: Lakme Absolute Matte is enriched with vitamin E and wheat germ oil to keep lips soft, silky and smooth lips. Its non drying creamy formula keeps the lips hydrated with a matte finish.
Size 3.6ml
MRP: Rs. 375/-
Shades: From left-right
Pure Glam Winter Lily Pink Romance Grape Blossom Peach Carnation Classic Rose Brilliant Kiss Desert Dune Pink Princess Elegant Bloom Lip Lush
There was a Milan Red..but I don’t think the swatch unnamed is Milan Red..I am not sure of that shade..
Sorry for a little mixing of Pure Glam and Winter Lily..
I liked Peach Carnation, Classic Rose and Brilliant Kiss
Avon Ultra Color Riche Lipstick Twig Review, Swatches I had totally forgotten to review this..dunno how..I had to review it long back though..
I had heard a lot of good things about ‘Twig’ and did they hold good for me..let’s find out..
What the Company claims : Full color, Full Moisture, Full shine for fuller lips that look and feel smooth! Instantly releases rich color with creamy/sequined/shimmery texture. Formulated with Vitamin E and Jojoba to hydrate lips and seal in moisture, so lips stay smooth.
MRP: Rs.375/- for 3.6 gm (but often on discounts)
Available in 25 Shades
Avon Ultra Color Riche come in a black and silver oblong curved packaging..its handy and light and I do like the packaging..only issue is you cannot find the shade easily if you have many of these..
Twig is a light rosy brown shade..kinda MLBB..this would be a perfect MLBB for someone between NC 37 and NC 42..works for me too..but just a little more on the brown side on me..though I do love it as an MLBB
It looks scary and wine like in the tube..but comes up as a light creamy rosy brown..
Its subtle enough to be worn everyday with anything and would even work with your formal wear or in office like Colorbar Bare..
Here is it on me..
Pros:
1. Decent packaging. 2. Twig is a nice rosy brown shade..which can be worn anywhere and an MLBB shade for many. 3. Often on offers like 2 for 319 etc which is a very good deal. 4. Stays for 2-3 hours without eating, etc 5. Creamy and moisturising and feels quite light on lips.
Cons:
1. Avon is available only through reps. 2. Difficult to find a shade if you have many coz of the same packaging.
Overall these are quite good lipsticks..with some good everyday wear shades like rosy browns and pinks..I have liked Rose Wine too and may get that next..
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
Have you tried Avon Ultra Color Riche Lipsticks? Let me know your favorite shades..
My Experience with Wholesale-Dress.Net I guess by now everyone of us know about Wholesale-dress and the amazing, trendy and cheap clothes, shoes, accessories they have..
It is so super tempting to shop from there..and I can browse their site the whole day..I love so many things that my wish list is forever full..and keeps on growing 😀 Well we are girls..thats ought to be..I recently got some stuff from the site..I placed the order on 30-31st July and I received it on 5th August through JCEX..now thats quite fast ! Plus JCEX has tracking too..Click on the links to check the product page url..
This broke as soon as I tried removing it off 🙁 I guess the elastic is very delicate..all the pearls came off..managed to fix it somehow..I totally heart it..and the charms..there is a cherry, pineapple, heart, camera 😀
– Eau La La pencils in Bullion + Melba + Blue Moon
– Dip it Eyeliner in Sky Blue + Pastel Green
– Pout Polish in Frosting + Electro Peach
– Nailed in Turquoise
– Lash Out Mascara
– Leather Mirror
… and a surprise item essential for the beach!
This is a Facebook/Pinterest competition! Once we have all your photos, we will create a Board on Pinterest – http://pinterest.com/sleekmakeup – and the winners will be the photos with more “Pins”!
Be creative and enter now!
IMPORTANT RULES
1) This competition is open to fans worldwide;
2) You must be our fan on Sleek MakeUP’s FB page and follow Sleek MakeUP on Pinterest – http://pinterest.com/sleekmakeup;
3) You must send your photos until 11:59PM BST on 12th of August (Sunday);
4) When sending your photo, don’t forget to tell us which Sleek MakeUP Facebook page you’re entering for – Sleek MakeUP Italia, Sleek MakeUP Portugal OR Sleek MakeUP (only 1 page per entry);
5) Your photos will be uploaded to a Board created by us on our Pinterest profile – http://pinterest.com/sleekmakeup;
6) The voting will be with “Pins” – the 3 fans with more Pins will be the winners – 1 fan from each FB page;
7) The voting starts at 12AM BST on 14th of August, and ends at 12PM BST on 15th of August. Any vote after this time will not be considered;
8) The winners will be announced on 15th of August on all 3 Sleek MakeUP FB pages;
9) It’s mandatory that your photo is in colour;
10) Your photo can’t display any inappropriate content. Any fan who disrespects this rule will be automatically eliminated from the competition;
11) Most of the products you use must be Sleek MakeUP products;
12) The winners must send their details (name + address) to competitions@sleekmakeup.com with the subject “Beach Party look”;
13) Your prize will be sent within 5 working days;
14) Sleek MakeUP reservs the right to change any of these rules without any previous warning.
Ends 12th August..the prizes are drool worthy ! So get up and get going with your brushes 😉
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Mono Eyeshadow 06 All Night Blue Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Make a long lasting impression without batting an eye. Infallible eye shadows contain ultra concentrated color pigments, for an intense color finish and upto 24 hour long-lasting hold.
They all have different names in the US like this All Night Blue is called Midnight Blue, Endless Chocolate is called Continuous Cocoa, Purple Obsession is called Perpetual Purple, Permanent Khaki called Golden Sage and so on..
Some gorgeous shades like Smoldering Plum and Golden Emerald have not been introduced in India 🙁 I dunno why always the step motherly treatment..we also deserve all those pretty colors no..
This has a silver packaging..with a see through at at the bottom..and a lid on top..and a black inner lid for the hold..
The texture is quite different than normal eye shadows..its not powdery..but a little creamy sorts..and kinda crumbly..if you get it..its super pigmented..one swipe would give you the desired pigmentation and color..
All Night Blue is a deep midnight ink blue..a gorgeous shade..you can use it alone for midnight blue smokey eyes without the black..such deep shades do not even require black for the smokey effect..If you had seen and remember the IIFA awards recently, Parineeti Chopra had a similar blue dress and eye shadow..
In Sunlight
The color is bold for sure..and not something you can wear everyday..but the tip to use it in a wearable way is to use it as a liner..you can try and use Inglot Duraline too..or just normal water..coz these are made to be used both wet and dry..and stay on amazingly well both ways..
Pros:
1. Super pigmented..you get the desired pigmentation in a single swipe.
2. Stay on for a good 7-8 hours without primer too before they start to fade a little.
3. Works both wet and dry.
4. All Night Blue is a gorgeous midnight blue shade..which looks good as a liner too.
5. These are quite economical for the quality and 3.5 g would last quite long too !
6. Available in 10 shades
Cons:
1. Packaging is not so good..if the shadow falls even once..it would crumble up.
2. There is some fall out since these are not densely packed or satiny in texture..
3. Some amazing shades are not introduced in India..
Overall I do love this..All Night Blue is a gorgeous shade..and a perfect blue to have in stash if you do not have one..
Check the review and swatches of Endless Chocolate HERE
Rating:
Quality: 4.25/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
Have you tried the L’Oreal Paris Infallible Eye Shadows ? Your favorite ?
Beauty Shop: ‘World of Possibilities’ by Merck [India] with Jawed Habib, Marvie Beck and Cherag Bemboat
Event: Beauty Shop: ‘World of Possibilities’ by Merck [India] with eminent and celebrated professionals from the beauty industry such as Jawed Habib, Marvie Ann Beck, Cherag Bambboat, Asha Hariharan and Dr. Soma Sarkar.
When: Monday, 30th July 2012, 11am to 6pm
Where: The Club, Andheri (West)
What happened: It was a day of revelations as some of the most renowned names from the beauty and skin care industry took stage to disclose secrets of their success. This exclusive event, which combined knowledge and expertise professionals like Jawed Habib, Marvie Ann Beck, Cherag Bambboat, Asha Hariharan and Soma Sarkar, was spearheaded by Project effexX, an initiative of the Performance Materials division of Merck [India]. As a pioneer and global leader in pearl effect pigments, Merck has been a key player in setting global trends in the fields of beauty, skincare and design.
In line with Project effexX’s objective of sharing knowledge and creating a common platform for budding professionals from the beauty, hair-care and skincare industry, the event was attended by spa and salon owners, make-up artists, stylists and independent professionals in the fields of beauty and skincare. The speaker sessions threw light on the latest advances and inventions across various facets of beauty like colour cosmetics, skin-care, haircare and beauty services for salons and spas, all leading to the end objective of helping these professionals create successful beauty businesses of their own.
The event began with Mr. Siddhartha Sengupta, Head of Performance Materials, Merck Limited [India] giving an introduction to Projecteffexx.com, which is a first-of-its-kind collaborative co-creation platform targeted at professionals from the world of Design, Spaces and Allure (beauty).Through this portal, Merck [India] intends to communicate the value, benefits, and the need for special effect pigments in people’s lives and businesses, along with serving as a knowledge resource for trends, technology, new design and innovation.
While Javed Habib revealed the secrets to building a successful beauty business, Dr. Soma Sarkar highlighted the must-haves in skincare for salons. Asha Hariharan, a doyenne of the beauty industry, threw light on the future of the beauty and skin-care industry to aid these professionals on the business aspect of their profession.
Sheela Iyer also addressed the audience on creating a unique brand label, while Bhupesh Dinger of Enrich shared insights on the importance of consistent delivery of service experience across chain salons.
The event ended on a glamorous note with celebrated make-up artists Cherag Bembboat and Marvie Ann Beck sharing some interesting makeup-secrets and showcasing the latest colour forecast for Spring/Summer 2012-13 from Merck through a live demonstration of select looks from the collection.
What the Speakers had to say:
Sharing his views on the event Siddhartha Sengupta, Head of Performance Materials, Merck Limited said, “We launched the portal Projecteffexx.com as unique co-creation platform for aspiring beauty and design professionals to engage with industry experts and seed new concepts and ideas. Through this event, we aim to extend support to independent salon and spa owners as well as budding professionals in the beauty and skin-care space, in shaping their entrepreneurial dreams into reality. We’re delighted with the overwhelming response to this event and definitely plan to organize many more such events going forward.”
Talking on the occasion, Asha Hariharan, internationally renowned hairdresser said “The beauty and skincare industry is at exciting stage and offers tremendous growth opportunities for salons and spas. With the high levels of media exposure, increase in disposable incomes and rise of the affluent middle class, more and more people want to look and feel good; both for personal and professional reasons. The trilogy of the success for future is training, organic products and creativity. These three clubbed together will provide for an unforgettable experience for every customer.
Bhupesh Dinger, COO Enrich commented “Consistent delivery of service experience is the biggest challenge for chain salons but Enrich has always managed to maintain high quality of training, standard operating procedures and hygiene across all outlets. With the growth in the grooming market, most salons today need to cater to both sexes through an array of products and services. Therefore it is very important to maintain high service standards irrespective of location, through regular staff training and hygiene checks.”
Dr. Soma Sarkar was vocal in advocating the need for better skin care at salons, “Today’s discerning Indian consumer is looking for world-class skincare solutions catering to their customized skin care needs. I have high regard for a brand like Merck, which has managed to constantly stay on top of the skin care and beauty trends and can definitely support salons and spas to develop innovative products which are at par with international standards for the Indian consumer. Merck products not only deliver value for money but also organic world-class formulations that do not damage the skin. Each ingredient is backed by global certifications which are testimonial to their claims of efficacy. I am delighted to be part of Project effexX, which is a great platform for influencers and consumers alike to keep abreast of the latest developments in beauty and skin care, and also network with experts across principles.”
Talking on the occasion, Jawed Habib said, “I’m very pleased to support Project effexX, which I think is a great knowledge sharing platform for budding professionals and other industry players who want to raise the bar in the Hair and Beauty Industry. Specialization is key to carve a niche for oneself in this industry and I can’t stress enough on the importance of having a clear vision and well-trained staff to live that vision. Project effexX is a great platform for providing end-to-end solutions for all needs when building a successful beauty business, right from identifying product concepts, product formulations, designing, branding, packaging, marketing and even anti-counterfeiting solutions.”
Also present on the occasion, Marvie Beck, India’s award-winning Celebrity Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist, said, “I am pleased to partner with Project effexX and be part of this Beauty Shop event to share my expertise and learnings with salon and spa owners and other budding beauty professionals. A revolutionary trend all set to take-off in colour cosmetics is make-up that can multitask. As this trend develops and revolutionizes the beauty industry, beauty professionals stand to easily grow from the possibilities it will offer in the fields of personal and skin care, anti-aging, moisturizing and UV protection, which will now be integrated into colour cosmetics. Salon and spa owners can hugely benefit from Project effexX in enhancing their understanding of such global trends in the beauty and make-up space and network with beauty professionals within their lines of work to shape their dreams into reality.”
Praising Merck [India]’s efforts in creating this dynamic knowledge sharing platform for young practitioners through Project effexX, Cherag Bambboat, celebrity make-up artist said, “Merck has some really innovative pigments, actives and functional fillers, which provide superior quality textures and benefits to many of the colour cosmetic and skincare brands that we use. Project effexX is a great platform to educate consumers on the ingredients that they should seek in their beauty products and help them to take more calculated and informed purchase decisions.”
Sheela Iyer, Founder, IWIN (Indian Women Industries Network), commented “In today’s competitive beauty industry it is imperative for salon and spa owners to carve a niche for themselves with innovative and unique concepts. Creating your own brand label is not only a great way of making your salon exclusive but also a must for building a loyal consumer base and to keep them coming back! I am proud to associate with Merck as they not only provide quality ingredients but also ensure that you collaborate with the right manufacturer to produce a product even in small quantities. Beauty professionals can definitely benefit from Merck’s in-depth researched solutions with regards to pigments and ingredients in order to enable them to produce internal quality products and packaging, which do not harm people and the environment.”
Pioneering beauty trends for the modern and bold Indian woman, Lakmé launched its latest style statement – Lakmé Absolute Monochrome – a collection of chic, edgy and glamourous looks styled to perfectly suit the contrasting roles of the Indian woman. The Monochrome Day and Monochrome Night Looks will highlight the ramp at the Lakmé Grand Finale adorned by the creations of fashion visionaries Kallol Datta and Pankaj-Nidhi.
Sharply graphic, Monochrome is a look that reflects the color blocking trend in fashion, and channels attention to one part of the face to maximize the impact of make-up. Lakmé Absolute Monochrome looks have been put together with the Lakmé Absolute range of high performance make-up. Color vignettes for face, lips, eyes and nails, this range promises intense color and a flawless finish along with a 16-hour impeccable performance. Packed with skin enhancing ingredients, this super luxurious long wear range perfectly balances beauty and science.
Lakme Absolute Monochrome Day- Kallol Datta
Monochrome by Day:
The Monochrome day look begins with nourished, fresh and natural looking skin that can be achieved using the Lakmé Absolute Mousse. Subtlety is the key to this look and is furthered with a palette of nude, pink and peach shades for lips conveniently packaged in the Absolute Lip Pallette. The Absolute Kohl Ultimate will style eyes to draw gazes with well defined graphic lines.
Lakme Absolute Monochrome Night- Pankaj Nidhi
Monochrome by Night:
The Monochrome night look begins with nourished, fresh and natural looking skin that can be achieved using the Lakmé Absolute Mousse. Choose to colour block with a bold red on the lips or create smoky eyes with shades of emerald green and deep purple. The secret lies in accentuating just one feature. So pick your best one and go Monochrome!
I loved both the looks..as well as the white and black background..the makeup looks fab..the white rimmed lower lashline for the day look and the heavily contoured cheeks for the night look..both give the perfect day and night appeal..
Presenting “Urban Princess”, Anita Dongre showcased her Winter/Festive Collection at Lakme Fashion Week on Sunday, 5th August 2012 at 9:30 pm.
“Urban Princess” brought together Anita Dongre’s friends and family. Spotted on the front row of a packed show were Shabana Azmi, Prachi Desai, Gul Panag, Vidya Malavade, Raell Padamsee, Dipannita Sharma, Onir, Ambika Suri, Reshma Shetty, Sangeeta Bijlani, Devita Saraf, Namrata Baruah Shroff, Ali and Yasmin Morani amongst others.
Anita Dongre
Gul Panag with Anita Dongre
Prachi Desai
Vidya Malavade
This collection, with its global appeal, promises to transport you to a world of sophistication, tradition and femininity. Starring vivacious colored ensembles blending Indian fabrics and contemporary silhouettes, Anita Dongre paid tribute to Indian weaves with royal twist on the runway. Celebrating the work of skilled Indian craftsmen with a touch of modernity, the regal collection was showcased.
At the show, Anita Dongre gave a sneak peek of her soon to be launched jewelry line- Anita Dongre Pink City. The official footwear partner Catwalk complimented the looks on the ramp.On this occasion, Anita says, “This season, my main source of inspiration was the idea of a modern-day princess. She is beautiful, confident, elegant and most of all, feminine, the epitome of a true Anita Dongre woman. This collection is for the global woman with an Indian heart thus, emphasis is given to fashion, wear-ability and use of traditional Indian fabrics.”The “Urban Princess” collection will also soon be showcased on international catwalks, with a few additions to the existing pieces.In this show, Anita Dongre showcased pieces from her Grassroot line, a lifestyle label that spins together stylish and ethical fashion. An eco-friendly salute to traditional textile practices and techniques, Grassroot encourages eco-elegance, through a return to basics.Reflecting her passion for Indian handloom, Anita Dongre’s collection brings together hand woven textiles from Benares, ikat from Andhra Pradesh and vegetable block prints from Bhuj on mashru silk and raw silk.
Bringing a contemporary stamp to the look, the luscious fabrics were combined with clean silhouettes such as cigarette pants, jackets, dresses and blouses, making them wearable wherever one travels.The collection’s colour palette exudes royalty as it includes shades like emerald greens, reds and royal blues combined with the classic browns and blacks, perfect for the Indian women looking for a balance between their love for western wear and their ethnic sensibilities.
Some outfits..
Preeti Desai in the Showstopper Outfit by Anita Dongre
I liked the clean cuts and silhouettes, prints, brocades, block prints and straight fit dresses..gives a formal touch to them..
