Beauty Edition: Early 2015 Favourites

Here is a quick post( and sneak-peak) into my 2014's beauty favourites. Some of these are my old favourites and some are fairly new additions to my beauty & make-up stash. 

1. Moisturiser: Emolene- It's a water based moisturiser for dry and sensitive skin. My skin type is combination, but my skin is super sensitive. It's water based, seeps into the skin after a minute and a half of application, keeps skin hydrated and plum. Works just as good as any expensive moisturiser and suits all skin type. I picked it from a pharmacy near my house and it only retails for 110 rupees. 

2. Matifying Balm: Kiehl's Micro-Blur Skin  Perfection- I'd be honest, I am still not sure if I am 100% happy with this product, but I am surely addicted. I share a love-hate relationship with this Kiehls product. This works just perfect, but after a while of using this it's consistency changed, product and water separated in the tube. In spite of shaking it a zillion times, refrigerating it, storing it upside-down and vice versa, nothing helped and then I decided to go to the store and ask the expert. Not only he gave me a new product, but also assured that the same thing will happen again. Yes, I know it's weird, rite? So, this tube still leaks water each time I use it. I am looking for a cheaper replacement for this product( that is available in India). Let me know in comments if you guys know of one such product.

3. Night Care: Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate- It's an absolute favourite since 2013. I don't use it that often, just a couple of days before a special occasion or when I am pmsing. I have my own theory when it comes to this one. It works wonders for my skin. Love it!

4. Face: My Perfect BB-Cream & Compact(s) Combination- This BB Magic Cream is a mysterious tube of flawless skin that my baby sis, Pupul got me from Thailand.  Since then it has become my absolute favourite. It works wonders when combined with these compacts. I keep switching b/w my MAC and Rimmel London compact. Best combination for my skin!

5. Lips: Lipstack, Lip Tint & Lip Gloss- Apart from my EOS lip balms, I am loving these three lip products. Clinique's Chubby Stick (04 Mega Melon), Lancome's Lip Lover(355) and Helena Rubinstein Lipstick (11). 

6. Cheeks: Blush and Contour- Benefit HOOLA matte bronzer/ blush for contour and Makeup Revolution London's Vivid Blush Lacquer. BEST blush and contour combination in the world. 

7. Eyes: Liner and Kajal- Pen/ Felt liner from Oriflame's The One collection is my current favourite liner and Lakme Iconic kajal in brown is my everyday staple. 

8. Perfumes- FCUK's Her and Zara's Night roll-on. I like to layer both of them occasionally because Her is too feminine for me and Night adds just the rite amount of sexy to it *__^

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Beauty Edition: 2014's 10 Beauty trends that need to DIE in 2015

First of all, Disclaimer: All the beauty trends mentioned in this list aren't bad, some of these are my personal favourites. But everyone from a Runway-model to a girl-next door, Fashionistas on the street to famous tv reality stars- have been seen overdoing it to death. 2015 should be about setting all new trends,fresh looking faces and effortless hair. The list below is prepared keeping in mind the same. Let's first thank these 2014 beauty trends that made us beautiful throughout the year and welcome these new 2015 trends with our arms wide open: 

 

1. In the face: Kardashian Contouring- 2014 was all about heavy contouring, 2015 is about subtle contouring. This'll not only give you more natural outcome, but will also gives your cheekbones a more subtle lift. 

2. Fan like Lashes: Falsies- Amping up the lash factor is a sure-shot way to draw attention to your eyes. But let's face the fact, it looks fake and fan like. I admire Huda Beauty's dedication( addiction) to falsies, I really do! but it's 2015, it better be fuss free. Surefire way to attain sexy big eyes is to layer mascara or by using individual falsies / cut the faslies half and apply it to the outer ends. 

3. Overdrawn Lips: Kylie Jenner's Pout- This Jenner pout is a blessing for people with thin lips, but if you are happy with your pout then this is not the trend to follow for 2015. Lips tints and nude lip balms or pastel shades are the best way to cheat that "luscious fuller lips" look. 

4. Half Shaved Head: The Rebel- Okay! you did it, you rocked it! But it looks ugly when it grows out, and then you go back to shaving that side again. Tired of it? I have the perfect solution, flip your long hair to a different parting that covers the half shaved side, while it grows out. And for people who want to attain the similar look can curl their mane for volume and part them side ways. Use pins to lock the other side or cheat the look by making a concealed pony covered under the length. 

5. RIP Insanely Long Extensions- Go short this 2015- Unless you are Victoria Secret's model or Bunny at the Playboy Mansion, this trend is not for you any-more. It's old and this year is all about freshness, what better than a long bob, rite? Take a hint from Taylor Swift and Emma Stone. 

6. Thick Brows: Boxy Pinterest Brows-During 2014, Deepika Padukone and Kardashian's taught us how to rock sharp thick brows. Overly-filled, squared off at the beginning, defined arch and pointy end, looks like they were drawn on with a stencil. STOP! It's 2015 brows should look feathery and lightly filled, they leave you looking fresh and youthful, rather fake and drag-queen(y). 

7.  Purple/Teal/Blonde: Coloured Hair/Ombre- : 2014 saw Kylie Jenner's Teal Ombre, Nicole Richie's lavender locks or the Fashion Police host, Kelly Osbourne's purple locks. 2015 is about Baliage( painting on highlights for a more natural, sun-kissed finish that grows out beautifully) is back, proving to be the prettiest way to color your hair or any other subtle color. 

8. Stiletto Nails: Eagle Talon Tips-  Almond shaped nails need to stay in 2014, be it in color or nude.  In  2015, file your nails neat in their natural shape for a more natural and clean look. 

9. Overly Bronzed and Highlighted look- 2015 feels like the perfect time to stop shining spotlights on your face with excessive highlighting or bronzing. Beyond Bronzed skin makes you look like you have been stuck on a tropical island for years without SPF, so go a little light. To highlight rite, use concealer a shade lighter than your own color or a pink/ rose gold tone highlighter depending upon your skin tone. Or, better yet, skip any kind of highlighting for a gorgeous" I woke up like this" look. 

10. Dark Goth Pout: Black Lipstick- Dark colors are difficult to pull off , Bravo! if you did it, but 2015 is about berry lips which compliments all skin tones. 

Edited & Compiled by: Shaily Khera

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October favourites: beauty and fashion

Just like last month favourites, this post too is going to be simple and to the point. Unlike my real life self, I talk less on the blog..This is new and trust me, it's going to change very soon( that means more blogging.. Yay!! ) 

So, here goes the list of my favourite products from the month of October;some new favourites and few old. Let's see what made to my October's Favourite list: 

1) Hot & Smooth by L'oréal Paris: This product is from L'oréal's Studio Line does an amazing job in protecting your mane from heat and keeps them frizz free and polished, till you wash it out. Just spray it over the area you'd like to style what a hot tool, make sure you spread it well with your fingers and let it air dry own its own or blow dry. And your mane is ready for styling! 

2) Back-combing Brush from Clair's: I was introduced to this magic wand by a hair stylist while getting ready for bloggers meet. I absolutely loved the result. So, when I came across this one while shopping, I couldn't resist it. It is great to section, back-comb and set hair. I mostly use it while ironing my bangs. Isn't the fact that it's a neon pink comb makes it more gorgeous?? 

3) IKONIC Mini Pro: another neon item from hair care favs. It's a travel friendly mini straightening iron. Best to tame those stubborn baby hair and bangs. I also use it define my naturally curly hair, as it adds more polish and finish to my curly mane. 

4) Nail varnishes: I have been loving matte nails this season and have been a little experimental with my choice of nail colours. So, like everyone, I am also loving Vampy nails for Fall. These two shades aren't exactly what you can call, Vamp. But I I have had these dark colours on my nails for over a month now. (From L-R: Rival de Loop in the shade -Berlin-, O.P.I Matte Top Coat, Estée Lauder in the color E1 Black Iris) 

5) Forrest Essentials Lip Scrub in Cane Sugar: this mysterious products works it's magic like no other. Best bed time companion for this Fall/Winter. I take a tiny bit on the tip of my finger and rub it till the small scrubbing particles are absorbed. Then I dab my lips with a tissue and mostly I just let it be and fall asleep with it on my lips. Love love love this stuff!! 

6) Sephora Sculpting Disk: 

This is soon going to replace my Urbandecay's flushed palette from my makeup bag. I cannot travel without this one. I picked it last month from Sephora, Delhi and since then I have been loving it. It has a bronzer, a mattifiying powder ( which is translucent) and a highlighter with pink undertone( use it as a blush or to highlight). I like multipurpose products like this one. One palette and I am sorted. 

7) Clinique Chubby Stick in 04 Megan Melon: best tinted lip balm to keep your lips hydrated and flushed at the same time. This is a peach colour with earthy undertone and sheen. 

8) Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter: I bought this in a gift pack, with other miniature size products from the same range, from Sephora, Delhi. I have been using this on and off, but it's the only body butter I am using this season. I love how it smells and the fact that the fragrance lingers on your body for long.. Absolutely moisturising! 

9) MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC35: this one is a new product in my makeup bag. I was uncertain to buy this product, but when I saw this on my face, the result was amazing. 

10) Forever21 Tote in Blue: this bag is my absolute favourite fashion favourite rite now. It has a small pouch cum sling bag inside and the shape and the feel is so Luxurious. It's a perfect Fendi dupe and was not at all heavy on my pocket. 

In the picture above it's me and my munchkin, Pupul from the blog : Chic Saga. I know it's not the best picture of my bag, but this is the one I had with me rite now and I was too lazy to click another one. 😛 

I'll be back soon you lovely people😘

XO!

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STRANDS Spa and Salon : My Experience and Review

August 14th, I was invited by Strands Spa and Salon located on the 1st Floor , Sector-4 Market in Dwarka. Strands Salon and Span is a Chain of more than 20 branches across Indian and abroad. Their main centre is Located in the City Known for its Beauty and Serenity , Chandigarh and an International branch and Academy in London..Apart from Dwarka Centre,  they have 2 more branches in Delhi -Patel Nagar and GK .

Apart from their Salon and Spa services , Strands is also known for its training Academy. Their Academy has an Aluminium for some Talented Hair-Dressers and Beauty-Experts. Strands is growing leaps and bounds and is so the urge of the brand to outdo the meaning of word "Attractive".

Team at Dwarka Branch and Training Centre 

Strands Provide a vast range of beauty and skin services to Spa treatments by trained Artist and Staff with A-class products like Loreal . With Separate Rooms dedicated for Spa , Beauty-Treatments, Make-up , Nails and an Efficient Team of Trained Professionals they believe in Sustaining Quality and Relationships with their Customers.

My Experience:

Knowing, I have never had any sought of Beauty Treatment EVER.They were sweet enough to customize a Package because I am against getting anything that's Called FACIAL to be Done ever on My Face , they gave me a gentle Face Massage and Fruit Cleaning in a special Beauty-Treatment Room with Dim Lighting for Perfect Relaxation . Lady who gave me this treatment was patient enough for all my interference and questions but kept telling me to, Close my Eyes and just Relax..

Beauty-Treatment Room

Spa RoomSalon

Nail Bar

Academy 

One Major Reason to Visit there is the CCD Coffee Machine.. 

They welcome their customers with a Smile 

Yay Points:

* Customer Service

* Friendly Staff

* Amazing Coffee

* Reasonable Price 

* The Customize according to the Customer's requirement.

Nay Points:

* Its Location. Its not a real problem but its located quite far from where I live so travel was quite a hassle.

Do I Recommend  it : YES

My Ratting : 4/5

To book an appointment at your Nearest Strands Lounge visit their official webpage here: Starnds.in

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Shaily