EVAFLOR WHISKY SILVER -PARFUM FOR MEN (REVIEW)

Guys usually ask me about tips on how to look great and get girls swooning. I have a certain perception in mind: If you want to look great, you must smell great too. No girl, ok, nobody ever liked anybody with bad body odor!!!
Jokes apart,I asked the men in my life, don't get me wrong, (my dad, my brother some odd relatives and friends), what do they keep in mind while selecting that "perfume" of their dreams. These are some of the prompt answers that I got( I jot them down as points)

• LONG-LASTING(this tops the list)
• Not too strong and overpowering
• Skin friendly (It's only by trial and error)
• not sticky
• all this for a good price!!!

Another guy friend of mine was only too happy to have found this lovely perfume he purchased from SOUTH CITY MALL, KOLKATA. Check out the review to find out for what it's worth:

1. NAME: Evaflor WHISKY SILVER
2. MADE IN: FRANCE
3. AVAILABLE AS: DEODORANTS AS WELL AS PERFUMES
4. PRICE: The deo is priced at Rs. 250 and the perfume comes for Rs. 600
5. SUITABLE FOR: (as suggested by my friend) : DAY WEAR, FORMAL OCCASIONS
6. INGREDIENTS: ALCOL DENAT, AQUA, PARFUM,ALPHA ISOMETHYL IONONE,BENZENE SALICYLATE,BUTYL PHENYL,METHYL PROPIONAL, CITRAL, CITRONELOL, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL

1. UPPER NOTE: FLOWERY AND LIME
2. BASE NOTE: WOODY LIME

I can't make you smell the perfume via post, but can definitely give you an idea that it does smell sophisticated and according to my friend,"is for sporty men". You needn't worry about getting all sweaty as it is long -lasting, for about 12 hrs. You can wear it to work or a coffee date. My firned wore it on a day date, and the girl couldn't stop admiring the smell, so he says. :) :) (Dude, I am happy for you!!!)

He also adds that it is a total confidence booster. "GIRLS WILL GET FLOORED", he says. Wheteher he's making big claims or not , it's for you guys to find out. But when he sent me the pics, I LIKED THE LOOK -silver and black carton AND A NICE SIMPLE, NO-NONSENSE LOOK BOTTLE inside. Plus, if you are apprehensive of whether this will work for you or not,you can always start with the deo. My friend had first tried out the deo and then moving onto the perfume was no herculean task for him.

But he thoroughly does not recommend this for a party at night. He is keeping the reason to himself, which i'll have to acquire from him by all means known to mankind.:P

Plus I can vouchsafe that since this friend of mine has recommended this perfume, it really must be good, not because he's my friend, but because he DOES HAVE an awesome collection of perfumes. 

And yes, this perfume is pretty cheap. But it does deliver. I once went all generous and thought of gifting somebody a limited edition perfume that made a big hole in my pocket. :) :P

Laters, and take care!!! <3 <3

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE LIPSTICKS UNDER RS.350!!!

Yes, I love my lips. I love to stash on lipsticks too!! I buy mostly from MAYBELLINE and do not stick to any particular shade. I am always open to experimenting. On a normal day you can spot me without make up but not without a lipstick. But finding the correct shade and getting it at a reasonably low price is an ordeal. Not anymore. I have some suggestions, just out of my lipstick box (YES I OWN A BOX FULL OF LIPSTICKS): P

1. ORIFLAME CATWALK RED: When you hear the word "catwalk" the first thing that pops into your head is the red carpet. A rich satin smooth, velvety red that can make all your dreams come true and help you flaunt your luscious lips. But this lipstick shade is quite the opposite. Yes it does have that satin smooth feel and orangish undertone that complements my skin so well, but it's for a day wear and not for the party. It has triple core moisturizer which i absolutely adore and that is so generic to all the ORIFLAME LIPSTICKS. But the color is a tad bit too subtle and like any other red tinted lip balm. You'll have to apply it two to three times to get the red that you almost wanted. It could have been a shade deeper to help people notice the paleness of people with very fair skin. However, the great thing about this lipstick is that it will suit both dark and fair skin tones. You can adjust the shade according to your skin tone by just applying two or three coats or just coat only. I bought it on offer for 299 bucks only and i also can't forget to mention about the lovely cover. To tell you the truth, its the cover that got me hooked to it!! ;)








2. MAYBELLINE JEWELS BY COLORSENSATIONAL 994 FUCHSIA CRYSTAL:
 This party season is not all about LBDS AND DARK RED LIPSTICK. Throw in some Fuchsia and see how well it works for your skin. It's a color that can be worn both in summer and in winter. The correct shade. The correct texture. All OK!!!!! DEEP RICH color that's totally drool worthy. PRICE:RS.330













3. LOTUS HERBALS FLORAL STAY RED ROVER 410: A thin stick with a lovely peach cover. Open it to reveal the red you've always wanted. Works great on fair skin tones.I wear it for most of my dance shows and on stage it looks great.









 I recently wore it for a marriage ceremony and paired it with a red saree. I show you a pic here:



I have been using this for over two years and though I have forgotten its actual price it's surely to be somewhere within 275 and 350 bucks.

Okay i gotta go for now. And I will keep you all updated!!!!

PUMA ECO ORTHOLITE-REVIEW (FOR GUYS!!!) :)

Hello after a long long time!!! Sorry I couldn't post for a while now. But then again I am happy to be back and brimming with ideas. Today's post is for guys so cheer up!!!

I have this friend of mine who has been kind enough to send me pics of shoes he's recently bought. And he's super happy about owning them. :) : ) So I thought why not write a review??

When I the shoes one thing that instantly caught my eye was the color. Whoever said that boys' shoes have to be boring and monotone?? The colour combination ticks all the right fashion boxes. Blue with a pop of orange. You guys must be thinking that it makes for a ridiculous combination, but you'll have to see to believe. Just the correct shade of electric blue set off by a preppy orange.







He bought it from the PUMA outlet at MANI SQUARE MALL, KOLKATA for about 2900 bucks. Expensive?? Yes. But it was 2900 bucks AFTER discount and he's not complaining. ;)






The shoes are light , bright easy to maintain and has no spikes on the backside but good and firm grip . The outer layer is made of parachute material and you can easily wipe off dirt and grime with a cloth.

Going by the look of the shoes, you can use it for casual wear or for a workout. Throw in a pair of your favorite jeans and tee and this makes for a relaxed look for hangout with friends, quips my friend. You can even pair it with shorts for a workout.

He's been nice to even send me pics of what you guys could probably pair the shoes with :)  which I show here:














Now let me go through the pros and cons of these shoes before I wrap up my post:

PROS: 

• Lightweight
• Super comfortable (so says my friend)
• waterproof
• bright color
• firm grip
• can be used for sports as well as casual wear

CONS:

• My friend is really unsure about the longevity, but if it's PUMA, it's got to be good.
• Expensive. But then we're talking about branded shoes here :)

Bye for now will be back with a new post soon!!! Take care!!! :) :) :)

THE BODY SHOP RAIN FOREST COCONUT HAIR OIL

This is my second ever item from THE BODY SHOP and I am totally loving it!!! I should probably start using more healthcare products as opposed to cosmetics . I am a huge fan of color cosmetics and keep on hoarding my makeup suitcase (yes suitcase) with all sorts of lipsticks and eye shadows that are on offer. I generally use natural ingredients for my hair and skin, but as the days go by, life starts getting busier and busier. So when I came across this oil, I thought of trying it.

NAME: THE BODY SHOP RAIN FOREST COCONUT HAIR OIL





PRICE: RS. 645

QUANTITY:200 ML

SUITABLE FOR: ALL HAIR TYPES

INGREDIENTS: With organic Pracaxi oil and community fair trade organic virgin coconut oil. NO SILICONES AND NO COLOURANTS.

PACKAGING: Simple, transparent bottle with flip cap for pouring out the oil easily. Not much quantity is required even on very long hair. Th oil is a lovely golden color and has a sweet smell . Its not really very sticky too. Very good for instant application like, when you need to deeply condition your hair and you have only about thirty minutes to oil your hair and shampoo it afterward.

THE BODY SHOP claims that with regular use this luxurious, nourishing oil leaves hair feeling stronger, smoother and without drying out the scalp. Enriched with organic pracaxi oil and Community Fair trade organic virgin coconut oil , 99% of its ingredients are of natural origin.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Do not heat oil. If required, warm oil in hands before use. I am super lazy, so I just apply it directly on my scalp and massage it nicely with my fingers.

MY COMMENTS AFTER USING THIS PRODUCT: Lovely oil. Its every bit worth the pocket pinch. Plus, you will really not need to use it in huge amounts so it will easily last for more than two months (three
 days a week).
It smell so sweet and really relaxes your mind after a tired day. It really makes hair super soft, shiny and keeps hair silky straight( after shampooing, and I have straight hair).
I have sensitive skin, and it did not irritate my scalp so it can be safely used on people with sensitive skin, and I am sure this works wonders for a  dry scalp.

PROS:

• looks nice
• smells nicer
• works the best :) :)
• not required in huge quantities
• does not require heating, so a must but for lazy people
• gives super duper hair

CONS: Cannot find anything wrong with this product.

WILL BUY THIS AGAIN !!!! :) :) 

LOOK OF THE DAY 8#

Hey friends I am back!!

Most of you were wondering whether I had vanished into the thin air. But I had not!!!! I am back with my new look of the day and I just can't stop raving about this look!!! It's a simple day-out look that can be done in just 15 minutes stat!!!! And it's super comfortable:) :)

Summers are usually very sunny and hot in Kolkata and I usually don't wear sleeveless shirts in the day, but today was an exception. I was just feeling like breaking my own rules. Also, black during the day sounds weird, but weird is me!!!

I had earlier written about my LEE COOPER SHIRT in a post. I just felt like wearing it again and so I paired it with my denim skinny fits. <3 them!!!!

I wore simple waterproof silver slippers from BATA as the rains are very unpredictable and you possibly cannot walk a mile in high heels on the streets of Kolkata!! :P :P

Again no makeup, only lip balm (MAYBELLINE BABY LIPS CHERRY CRUSH) that gives a hint of red and keeps my lips moisturized day long. I love to accentuate my eyes (and every girl should!!) and so I opted for a smokey eye look with my favorite kohl LAKME ABSOLUTE KOHL SUPREME (RS.675. i WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO DO A SIMPLE DAY WEAR SMOKEY EYE SOON.)

And yes, the whole look became very black and monotone so I took out my lovely colorful waterproof bag which I usually don't dare to take out often(it's too bright!!) But this bag just seems to reflect my mood today!! Happy and energetic.

Why do I forget about my accessories??? Do you notice my chandelier earrings??? They are a lovely teal color with golden filigree work and cost about 290 bucks. I have purchased them only recently from LATIN QUARTERS, SOUTH CITY MALL. :)






P.S: I have left my hair open which is a rarity.( Make sure that your hair is thoroughly nourished with a lot of serum and hairspray to avoid flyaways.)
Last but not the least, I have worn my cute wala smile which is also a rarity. :P :P ( I should really smile more.)

THE BODY SHOP CHOCOMANIA SHOWER CREAM

I simply love chocolate!!!! As a child I always dreamt of starring in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY just to be able to drown myself in pools of creamy, rich, tantalizing chocolate!!!!

Only a few days back I went shopping and I picked up this gorgeous creation from THE BODY SHOP: CHOCOMANIA SHOWER CREAM.






PRICE: RS.395

QUANTITY: 250ML

It is a soap free cleanser with derivative from community fair trade COCOA BUTTER from Ghana .:)

COLOR: IT ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE RICH, DARK MOLTEN CHOCOLATE .(YUMMY!!)

SMELL: absolutely tantalizing!!! It smells like baked chocolate cookies...and I specially love the lingering smell. It's sumptuous!!!

WHAT THE PRODUCT LOOKS LIKE: CHOCOLATE AUR KYA?? It looks and smells every bit like chocolate.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Pour a reasonable amount of the shower gel onto your loofah and slowly scrub it all over your body. Work it nicely and surrender yourself to the smell of rich creamy aromatic chocolate. <3 IT. The skin feels so smooth afterwards!!!

CAUTION: Unfit for consumption. :( : ( It smells so good you actually wish you could drink it!!!

PROS:

• REASONABLE PRICE
• GOOD LATHER
• AWESOME COLOR AND SMELL
• SKIN SMELLS GOOD AND LOOKS SMOOTH

CONS: Too bad I can't eat it, but no Cons really!!!