The Mumbai Bride Diaries: 5 Days to go,Bridal MUA,etc
Hey guys,
This would probably be my last bridal update for now 😀 Only 5 days left. Nervous/Excited/Sad/Happy. I have no idea, its a mixed bag. I just hope everything goes smooth and well.
On 4th Thursday is the DJ cum mehendi function and on 6th Saturday is the final D Day. I won’t be too active on the blog after 1-2 days, though I have some scheduled posts for you all. I would be updating my social media in between. So, do follow me on Facebook , twitter and Instagram. Also another exciting giveaway coming up.
Coming to my Bridal Makeup Artist, well it was a thing I had not revealed since a long time, but now the time is perfect!
Yes, it is none other than the Bridal Makeup Expert Cory Walia!!! I think everyone knows who Cory Walia is and he needs no introduction. Still if you do, read on :p
About Cory Walia: Having been in the industry for 25 years now, Cory is a name much renown in the bridal makeup space and is hence on board for one of India’s leading make up brands – Lakmé. Having styled Kareena Kapoor for the recently concluded Lakmé fashion week Winter/Festive Grand Finale, he is a part of Lakme’s conceptualized team of experts popularly called as ‘The Absolute Bridal Dream Team’ that creates the most exquisite and sort after bridal looks this wedding season. the club comprises two of the best names in couture and makeup – Manish Malhotra and Cory Walia.
I am of course excited and can’t wait to see what Cory has in store for me and how the final look would turn out to be. I am sure it would be good. This bridal season ‘Gloss’ is in,so let’s see what he comes up with.
Also if you are a bride to be, participate in the Bridal Dream Team Contest HERE, so that you too can get a chance to get your bridal makeup by the Celebrity Makeup Artist Cory Walia, or maybe win an outfit byManish Malhotra!
P.S: Services of Cory Walia are provided by Lakme but that does not in any way affect my opinion on the service,brand or the products.
What’s up with you guys ? 😀 I still can’t believe I would be married in 5 days O_o
IndiaMART, India’s largest online marketplace, today rolled out its new brand campaign featuring Irrfan Khan, and driving the core message as ‘Kaam Yahin Banta Hai’. The objective is to create extensive awareness among masses on the wide opportunities that the platform offers to the buyers across the globe, who could easily find sellers across different product categories, by simply logging on to IndiaMART.
Conceptualized by McCann, the 360 degree initiative is set to integrate Print, TV, Radio, Outdoor and a digital mix of social media – Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. It primarily focuses on the new age buyer, who demands hassle-free buying, either to fulfill his business or personal requirements.
The TVC provides an illustration behind the key communication ‘Kaam Yahin Banta Hai’. It showcases the award winning actor Irrfan Khan as a well informed, smart and new-age employee of a manufacturing house, who is pretty confident that all his key requirements could be fulfilled through IndiaMART effortlessly, whether it involves ordering of fabric, office furniture, buttons used in manufacturing of shirts, or air conditioners, etc. Each time Irrfan needs to order something, he merely plays a tune and accomplishes his task before one may even know, thereby implying that finding the relevant suppliers/ sellers is as quick and easy on IndiaMART as playing your favourite tune. The film signs off with the brand thought “Indiamart.com – Kaam yahn banta hai”.
According to Sumit Bedi, Vice President – Marketing, IndiaMART, “We are extremely thrilled to roll out our first multi-media campaign, which focuses on increasing the brand awareness for IndiaMART, and also aims at establishing a stronger connect with the buyers. According to a recent global research, businesses spend 52% of their time in identifying the right business partners. This is where IndiaMART comes into the picture. A move in this direction, the TVC seeks to highlight the fact that IndiaMART allows buyers to shorten the time they spend in doing the same and find genuine sellers with help of just a click.”
Sumit adds, “Our brand thought ‘Kaam yahin banta hai’ perfectly captures the essence of IndiaMART and how it has made possible for businesses to get their work done in no time. Irrfan has lent realism to our brand, with his extremely effective style of communicating messages, with which a common man is able to connect. Along with this, I am confident that the right blend of mass media channels would ensure that we reach out to all and clearly convey what we stand for.”
Presently home to more than 15 lac sellers and hosting over 3.5 crore products, IndiaMART has been successfully helping millions of buyers fulfill their needs, whether business or personal.
“The campaign captures the USP of IndiaMART which is convenience – ease of buying”, says Aneesh Jaisinghani – ECD, McCann Group. He adds, “The TVC is targeted at the smart buyers who are looking for a much reliable, quick & effective solution for all their key buying requirements. It establishes the fact that IndiaMART is their first choice”.
Keeping upbeat with the hashtag trend, a massive digital campaign was held around Twitter (http://bit.ly/1yo0akq) and Facebook (http://on.fb.me/11mGUZr) page of IndiaMART earlier in the week, asking people to share their favourite #aaramkitune (tune that relaxes them the most) and enabling IndiaMART create the longest playlist of Aaram ki tunes. The contest was a precursor to the main TVC, where Irrfan Khan plays his aaram ki tune while buying through IndiaMART.
Kaya Intense White Dry Scrub Facial Review,Experience
Kaya Skin Clinic recently launched 4 new facials: Derma-Regen 4 layer Therapy,Intense White Dry Scrub,Antox-UltraSheen Therapy,Antox-UltraSheen Therapy,Pure Pore Clear Skin
Facials like Intense White Dry Scrub, AntOx-UltraSheen Therapy and Pure Pore Clear Skin are internationally acclaimed facials that are exclusively designed and customised for various skin types which help in exfoliation, hydration and rejuvenation.
Loaded with high efficacy and an experience of pure rejuvenation, you don’t want to miss out on these scientifically advanced facials which refresh from your senses from deep within! Step into Kaya Skin Clinic and redefine your facial experience with us:
Derma-Regen 4 layer Therapy – Experience layer upon layer of pure, fresh European seaweed to rejuvenate, tone and help firm the skin. This efficacious yet pampering experience is administered across 4 steps that aim to deep-moisturize, relax and hydrate the skin leaving the skin extraordinarily refreshed. It is highly recommended facial for to-be brides and helps restore the radiant glow to your face which you so dearly covet
Intense White Dry Scrub – Undo years of damage of intense sun exposure to reveal brighter facial skin. This facial works from within to reduce tanning and pigmentation marks with a peeling cream that exfoliates the skin with its dry chafing action. This is followed by using a highly potent skin brightening cream & Vitamin C brightening peel-off mask that gives the skin an even tone that makes you marvel at its suppleness.
Antox-UltraSheen Therapy – Experience multi-stage exfoliation and thermal therapy in the form of a heating mask through a variety of massage creams, serums and complexion masks replete with Vitamin C. This facial therapy addresses skin impurities from within with its unique ‘Refresh-Renew-Reduce’ regime.
Pure Pore Clear Skin – Rid your skin of the grime accumulated during all that time spent outdoors with this treatment that cleanses your skin deep from the root. It also has a soothing and healing effect on lesions, leaving the skin with renewed freshness and glow. It treats oily and acne-prone skin with effective skincare process that target the stubborn bacteria that reside deep in skin pores. Consequently, skin is purified of toxins as it is conditioned to feel calm and soothing from within.
I had decided of trying out the Derma-Regen 4 layer Therapy. I went for a facial just few days back.Last week I and my fiancee travelled on bike for 5-6 hours straight from morning to evening as went furniture shopping for the new home. Even though I had used a scarf but you know how it is in Mumbai. Result, tanned skin. Hence I chose the Intense White Dry Scrub which is targeted at tan removal.
About the Facial: (Also known as Intense White Luxe)
KAYA INTENSE WHITE LUXE THERAPY
Prolonged exposure to sun can seriously damage the facial skin – like cause tanning or affect the sensitive pigmentation cells to make your face look darker and affect its appearance in the long term.
Presenting Kaya Intense White Luxe Therapy – to give your facial skin the pampering and care it needs. It works in 2 stages to give the desired benefits
Stage 1: REDUCE the tanning and pigmentation that constant exposure to UV rays leave behind on skin. This uses the Remy Laure Peeling Cream that exfoliates to reduce tanning with its dry chaffing action. Arbutin extracts relieves the skin off the damage to create a visible (subject to consumer trials) lightening difference.
Stage 2: CONTROL the impact of melanin production. The application of highly potent skin brightening cream & Vitamin C brightening peel-off mask in multiple stages helps achieve this by imparting a uniform skin tone throughout the skin.
Rediscover brighter and moisturized skin minus the effects of the sun. Say goodbye to sun-affected skin with the Kaya Intense White Luxe Therapy*.
I was attended by the practitioner Moli. They use Remy Laure products for this facial.
Steps:
1. At first, the skin is cleansed with Remy Laure Cleansing Foam.
2. Next a toner is applied.
3. It is followed by the Remy Laure Peeling Cream which is the main product of this facial. It is kept for 3 minutes and it dries within 2-3 minutes, then it is scraped off with fingers part by part. (Hence the name Dry Scrub)
4. It is followed by a serum and a brightening cream.
5. Then the skin is massaged with a massage balm for about 15 minutes. (The best part. It was really relaxing)
6. Massage is followed with the Vitamin C brightening peel-off mask. A thick layer of the mask is applied which peels off completely in the exact shape of the mask when dried. (I hope you are getting it)
7. Followed by the serum and brightening cream again.
8. At last, a sunscreen is applied.
Cost: Rs.4500/-
Duration: 1 hour
Precautions:
Avoid splashing hot water for 12 hours
Wear a sunscreen regularly for 3-4 days
Result: I saw instant reduction in my tanning and my skin was back to normal tone. After 2-3 days I saw more obvious and visible difference. Also the skin felt soft and smooth, the dead skin cells and dry patches were gone. I won’t say I saw magical results but skin definitely felt amazing.
Overall I would say its the perfect facial if you want to get rid of your tan and do not have the time for herbal and natural remedies to work (as they take their own sweet time) I get tanned very very easily and it takes ages for me to get rid of my tan the natural way. Since I am getting married in 8 days and do not have the time to wait for the skin to detan, this was just perfect! I know its on the expensive side,but if its an important event/function, this is worth investing. Recommended!
Have you tried any facial at Kaya? What facial is your favourite and where?
P.S: Services were offered by the brand but that has not affected my review.
I have been having super tiring and hectic days with all the packing and sorting. I never in my wildest dreams knew I had so much makeup and skincare. After a point, I felt horrible even looking at makeup, can’t even describe. I discarded 2-3 bags full and gave away 6-7 full bags to friends and family complete with makeup and skin and hair stuff. Hence, one needs to clean and sort regularly #lessonlearnt.
Anyways, coming back to some good news. I have this super awesome giveaway for you guys in association with Ziveg. 10 of you will win this beautiful Ziveg heart pendant which is from their new Wedding Collection. (5 Fashion Ambassadors and 10 winners per FA) The giveaway starts right now and ends on 30th. Open for Indian residents only.
We have 4 winners from the blog and 2 each from facebook, twitter and instagram.
What you need to do :
For blog:
1. Go to http://www.ziveg.com/wedding-collection.html and let us know your favourite piece from which ceremony collection with the url in the comments below.
2. Subscribe to my blog HERE (Just confirm and verify the link you get in the mail) and leave the email id through which you subscribed in the comments below.
For facebook: Like Ziveg and New Love and share this pic on your wall tagging both the pages and 5 of your friends. (Every share is one entry)
For twitter: Follow ZivegJewelry and bhumika_t and tweet this pic tagging us and 2 of your friends. (You can do this multiple times, every tweet is one entry)
For Instagram: Follow Ziveg and bhumika_t and repost this image tagging us and 5 of your friends in the pic. (Every repost is one entry)
Contest starts today and ends on 30th November in 3 days.Winners will be picked on random basis, but more shares would equal more entries.
I am back with an OOTD. This time with matching separates. I have worn crop top before HERE and HERE. But never a matching separates pair.
This time its a crop top and a skirt in floral mint. Loved the pink and white roses print on the pale green.Since the top has a zip upto the top,I skipped a necklace. Only accessorized it with a gold hollow design cuff and gold midi rings. And my new favourite studded tan ankle strap block heels.
I think a size bigger would have been more comfortable but it was out of stock and I felt like trying this. Though it fits well, I think I need to loose a bit more for this :p
Lakmé presents the Lakmé Absolute Bridal Dream Team
This festive season Lakmé promises to bring alive the dreams of million Indian brides, by conceptualizing the Absolute Bridal Dream Team comprising of Manish Malhotra and Cory Walia. The Bridal Dream Team will give life to the quintessential Indian glossy bride. Keeping up with this trend, is the launch of a new bridal palette for the to-be-bride comprising of –Absolute Gel Addict eye liners and exciting new shades to Absolute Gloss Addict Lip color and Absolute Gel Stylist Nail Colors. Read more about them HERE.
Gloss is the big trend for the bridal season this season. So, what better way to celebrate the art of Gloss & the nuances of bridal beauty than to let every bride be the dream bride! Lakmé presents the Lakmé Absolute Bridal Dream Team comprising of bridal couturier Manish Malhotra and makeup expert Cory Walia, a renowned name in bridal makeup. Manish with his couture expertise will bring forth some never-seen-before ensembles, while Cory will set the bridal makeup mantras of the season. With the team of the best in fashion and beauty, tradition will be amalgamated with the latest runway trends.
Bringing you the best in fashion and beauty with Ace Couturier Manish Malhota and Makeup Expert Cory Walia. Participate in Lakme’s Bridal Dream Team Contest here bridaldreamteam.lakmeindia.com
Winners get an exclusive Manish Malhotra Saree or Bridal Makeup by Celebrity Makeup Artist Cory Walia. All You need to do is upload a picture of you in a traditional avatar that you wore to a wedding and we’ll do the rest.
With ace couturier Manish Malhotra & bridal makeup expert Cory Walia, we’re looking to give brides-to-be an experience of a lifetime, wherein lucky brides get styled by the two stalwarts.
Get the Bridal Dream Team Box: Shop for Lakme products at any Lakme Beauty Advisor counters
and get a Manish Malhotra designed bridal box and a free bridal makeup trial voucher from Lakme Salon.
Coinciding with the Dream Team venture, Lakme has also launched an exclusive Winter Festive Bridal collection, the highlight of which is an exquisite trousseau box designed by none other than Manish Malhotra himself! Every bride can own this beautiful Trousseau box, available in 3 shades, purchasing Lakme products worth INR 4000 or more.*
Lakmé Bridal Dream Team’s take on the new products: Talking about the latest GLOSS trend, Lakmé Bridal Dream Team Expert Cory Walia says, “The key trend that we are focusing on this season is the glamorousgloss look for the soon-to-be-brides. This replaces heavy crème textures for lipswith a more glossy and high-shine finish. The eyes will be done up in jewel tones.Add to that, a touch of sheen on the cheeks, and the bride will be all set to makeher shining appearance.”
I think Manish Malhotra and Cory walia are the perfect combo! And we already saw their magic at the Lakme Absolute Bridal Masterclass at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014. The Bridal Dream Team contest is a chance one should not miss. (Psst..I have participated too :p) Who would want to miss owning a Manish Malhotra saree or getting their makeup done from Cory Walia. And talking about the bridal box, it is simply gorgeous! Can’t take my eyes off that pretty thing. Don’t you love it too?!
Here is amazing giveaway for you guys! 5 of you stand a chance to win some gorgeous pieces from Silvette jewellery.
About Silvette: Silvette offers an endless range of Exquisite Jewelry made of Natural Semi Precious stones that makes you the lady you always Longed to be.
Our specially handcrafted Jewelry with Natural Semi Precious stones will give you just the look that will turn heads your way. The oversized necklace adding beauty to your elegant dress, the ring that always reminds you of your love, the bracelet that never ceases your delicacy and all that ranging from earrings to rings to bracelets and various other never-seen-before accessories is what you will find at our online jewelry store.
All the rainbow colours are modified and designed in tints of mint to the simplest silver and gold. We believe in style that keeps the sophistication along with the trend. From your daily wear to work or play, the office parties you go to and the weddings you attend- Silvette has all the ranges of Handcrafted Jewelry you aspire, that too at an affordable price.
We endeavor in giving the best products and services to our customers and will leave no semi precious stone unturned in doing this 😉
I personally love Silvette jewellery and you have seen their stuff in my outfit post HERE.
There will be 2 winners from the blog and 1 each from facebook, twitter and Instagram. Each winner will win a Rs.500/- voucher from Silvette.
Rules:
For blog:
1. Go to www.silvette.com and let us know your favourite piece with the url in the comments below.
2. Subscribe to my blog HERE (Just confirm and verify the link you get in the mail) and leave the email id through which you subscribed in the comments below.
For facebook: Like Silvette and New Love and share this pic on your wall tagging both the pages and 5 of your friends. (Every share is one entry)
For twitter: Follow SilvetteOff and bhumika_t and tweet this pic tagging us and 2 of your friends. (You can do this multiple times, every tweet is one entry)
For Instagram: Follow Silvetteofficial and bhumika_t and repost this image tagging us and 5 of your friends in the pic. (Every repost is one entry)
Contest starts today and ends on 1st December. Open only to Indian residents. Winners will be picked on random basis, but more shares would equal more entries.
Got lots of entries and an amazing response from you all for the Dove Contest, that too while the contest was on just for 2 days. Thanks a lot 🙂
We have our winners here. The Dove team and I have jointly picked up the best 5 answers.
And the winners are:
Shradha
Bhawna Varshney
Gurjeet Chhabra
Rinky Garg
Aparna Appu
Saachi Garg
And the lucky winner who gets to participate in the Google Hangout organized by the Femina Made By You team is Saachi Garg !
Congrats ladies!! Please mail me your details soon 🙂
And others, please join in this Dear Earth contest HERE. And there is another giveaway coming up today 🙂 Win Silver and Stones Silvette Jewellery HERE.
Update: Since one winner had already won the Dove contest on other blog, we have picked up another winner.
‘It was a Saturday night, I was getting ready for the biggest party in town, when the mirror asked me, do you think your hair is well nourished?’ Well, I have virgin hair and I haven’t really colored or straightened my hair ever. I have just got the Cysteine treatment done once which is very safe and lasts hardly a month and a half or so. But I have been hardly oiling my hair from the last one year or so and I know my hair has turned drier. Also a lot more unmanageable and frizzy. I can so no, not well nourished enough.
Come winters and my biggest problem is dandruff. The scalp is super dry and itchy these days and I have been trying 1-2 anti-dandruff shampoos but no luck yet. I know I have to take extra care of my hair too and not just skin, and that goes for most of us I believe. We all take our hair for granted and torcher it. No one would dare risk their skin with any new treatment or product easily. But for hair, bring on the heat and hairstyles,right! 😀
I think its the perfect time for me to try this Dove range as it promises to nourish my dry hair and ends, and also help with dandruff at the same time. Dove has always worked for my hair as its creamy and hydrating, especially the conditioners. It leaves my hair soft and smooth. My hair needs the nourishment like NOW!
What about you guys ? Do you think your hair is well nourished ??
Here is a contest for you all and 5 of you get a chance to try this range too.
What you need to do :
1. Subscribe to the blog’s email updates HERE. (Just confirm and verify the link you get in the mail)
2. Like our page on facebook and share the pic along with the link tagging 5 of your friends. (You can also share the pic and link I have already shared on the page)
3. Follow @bhumika_t on twitter and tweet ‘Enter & RT to win @bhumika_t’s #giveaway of #Dove Hampers and a Panasonic Hair Dryer here https://www.newlove-makeup.com/2014/11/dove-hamper-giveaway-5-winners.html ‘
4. Follow @bhumika_t on Instagram and repost the image I have uploaded tagging me and 5 friends.
5. Answer in the comments below ‘Do you think your hair is well nourished? And why ?’
Prize: 5 Readers with best comments win these Dove Hampers. And one of the 5 lucky winners will be chosen to participate in the Google Hangout organized by the Femina Made By You team !
Open to Indian residents only. Winners will be picked by me and the Dove team. It starts today and ends in 2 days on 19th November. Real short and quick. Don’t waste time 😀
This time around I planned my OOTD keeping my new orange bag and my favourite black studded pumps in focus. I have hardly accessorized.
The top has dull gold thread and pearl detailing on the neck, so I skipped a neck piece and went for simple pearl Aldo studs.
I only wore a Daniel Wellington watch, so the full focus is on my bright bright orange bag and the lovely shoes.
This crocodile print bag is exactly the same as the one I have in black and you guys have seen in most of my OOTD’s and which I absolutely love. (I had shared it HERE as a part of my wishlist.)
And the new Dune London black studded pumps are also my latest love. (Just look at them! I can adore them forever) Dune London has a store in Palladium in Mumbai for those who are interested.
I also added this beige light drawstring trench, which is perfect for fall/winter and places like Mumbai where it is not too cold.
Loving my skin these days! I have absolutely no makeup/base on the face except my Ruby Woo 😀
Outfit Details:
Top: HERE
Bag: HERE
Denims: Forever 21
Shoes: Dune London
Watch: Daniel Wellington
Trench: HERE
On lips: MAC Ruby Woo (I think I am obsessed :D)
I hope you liked the outfit. Do let me know in the comments below 🙂
