TWO LATEST TRENDS THIS SEASON THAT I AM DYING TO TRY OUT!!!

Hey friends!! I have been away for a long time. Sorry!!! But I thought I'd share with you what new things I want to add to my closet. These two trends are a rage this season. They're spreading like wild fire!!!
Check them out:
1.THE HIGH LOW TREND: The LBD is so yesterday!!1 The high low trend is here to stay!!!! Jokes apart, I know you all are clueless about this, but believe me, this trend is really catching on. Miranda Kerr rocks this look with such ease!! You could too!!! I will soon go shopping and I hope to find a nice high low dress. Well, it's nothing but a dress with an asymmetrical hem line that can be worn at the front or at the side. Either way, it's a great way to show your legs (you'd better tone them up!!) without giving much away. ;)
It's fun, flirty and feminine. You can even think of high low trend skirts, and top!! Pair these dresses and skirts with cage booties or gladiator heels for an ultra glam look. For a day out, pair them with flats for that summery feel. :) I am definitely shopping!!!





2.PRINTED PANTS: They're here, there, everywhere!!!! The newspapers and fashion magazines are full of them!! I must buy them soon. I will opt for skinny fits though. They come in a variety of size and fit, from wide leg palazzo pants to skinny fits and trousers. You can pair a wide-legged printed pants with a solid camisole and if you opt for skinny fit, think loose flowy or off-shoulder tops. The baggier, the better!!! Trousers can be worn for a relaxed look, But I do not really like floral print skinnies because they look more like pajamas.:P Think animal print!! To go rocker-chic, opt for an animal print skinny fit, a camisole and throw in a nice custom-fit black jacket , wear cage booties and carry an oversized clutch. ( They are another big trend this season!!!)








Omg, I must go shopping soon. Bye and take care!!!

LOOK OF THE DAY 6#

I had told you in my last post that I had somewhere to go. Nothing too great though. I just went to relax at a nearby mall with my parents and wasn't feeling like dressing up too much. But, I always want to look stylish. I have issues with looking shabby, please!!! So, I dressed up in something cool, chic and super comfy!!!!







I fished out a black LEE COOPER shirt top from my messy wardrobe. Now, what to wear it with? I thought to myself. Usually I would have worn it with a jeans or colored pants(have not tried mini skirts yet :P), but I ALWAYS WANT TO THINK OUT OF THE BOX. So, I thought of pairing it with my royal blue PALAZZO PANTS. Remember, I had told you that I would do a post on it??? :)

The palazzo pants are the "it" thing this season, though it hasn't caught up much with the people here as yet.
But I did find another two girls wearing palazzo pants at the mall and one was wearing the exact color I was wearing!!! So you see, royal blue is a pretty much wanted color. Its solid, soft and super comfy and makes you look elegant. I'm sure you'll turn a few heads when you wear this color. Another color you could opt for is MUSTARD. It is so so this season!!!

So, the black and blue combination are a super hit, and I paired it with my classic black sling bag. It does not have much utility, though as it can hold very few items.







No makeup. I applied some kohl(my patent look) and a red lipstick (MAYBELLINE GLAMOROUS RED). But i think I should opt for a brighter color of red. No earrings, no watch, no neck piece or bracelets. I only wore my usual two rings on one hand. (Just can't get enough!!!)

Now comes the bomb!!! So far so good, but what is the catch??? It's in the accessories, silly!!! I wore bright pink shoes which have polka dotted heels. The reason is very simple: IT MAKES THE WHOLE LOOK POP. And, I love these shoes as they are my first ever pair of heels. <3 <3
I also wore a black embellished belt to attract attention to my pretty waist :P But, jokes apart, it does give the whole look a chic-factor.
So, today's lesson??? Break the rules, think out of the box and even the simplest of dresses can look absolutely stunning!!!

SOME HOME-MADE HAIR CARE RECIPES I FOLLOW

Today is a Sunday. Needless to say, everyone of you will be winding up after a long weeks din and bustle. Some of you might have planned to go out, some of you might have planned to cook something delicious whereas some of you must have planned to watch a movie or clean your house. But, do you ever take out time to pamper yourself??? NO?? Then why do you keep complaining that your hair is falling and your skin  is looking lack luster?? Read on about some of my hair care tips which I follow, at least once a week( when I really do not get much time) to get long, black, shiny hair:

1. I oil my hair twice a week at least. I use a mixture of coconut, almond, castor oil (equal amounts) and I heat it. I add some fenugreek seeds(methi seeds) to it and some lime juice to combat dandruff and hairfall. Then using my finger tips, I massage the oil lightly onto my scalp and hair. Do not scratch your scalp with your nails, please.
2. If you cannot keep oil on your hair for two three hours or overnight, then, try using the turban therapy. It is actually very easy. Oil your hair well, and take a thin cloth and soak it in luke warm water. Apply this damp cloth(after squeezing the excess water) onto your head and cover your head like a turban. Do this three to four times. This will give you the benefit of overnight hair oiling.
3. Deeply nourish and condition your hair at least once a week. Every Sunday, I apply a mixture of an egg, some dahi, some lime juice , honey and almond/olive oil to my hair and keep it for twenty minutes. Then I wash it off with a mild shampoo. Be sure to wash your hair well!!!
4. If you have short hair , use one egg and for long hair you can use two or three. I use only one egg for the simple reason that my hair is already very silky, and this makes your hair silky. (Plus , I am very very lazy :P)
5. If you have problems with egg, then apply a banana mask instead. Use one whole ripe banana in the mask and mash it well. Use the same ingredients as above. The proportions may vary depending on the length of your hair.
6. Apply curd on your hair( from root to tip) and keep this for an hour before washing it off with a mild shampoo. This will make your hair squeaky clean and also deeply nourish it.
7. You can also make  a honey and milk mask. Take half a cup of raw milk, add two three tbsp s of honey to it. Heat it lightly and slowly apply this onto your hair using a hair brush. Keep it on for fifteen to twenty minutes. Wash it off and follow it with a good shampoo. 

A real picture of my real hair, no color, no straighteners!!!!!

It is up to you to choose which one of the above tips or two three tips you can follow. It is applicable for girls as well as boys. Do it religiously and after a few months you'll start seeing the results!!!

Okay got to go because I have to get ready!! More in my next post!!!

WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT TO AVOID WHEN YOU GO OUT

I am sure most of you are foodies like me. For those who are not, what a pity!! Kolkata has one of the best street foods in the country. I don't really get the chance to hog on street food whenever I go out, but I do indulge in BINGE EATING. And it does not only mean eating chocolates ans ice creams. Most of the time I have phuchkas and that too not less than 30-40 phuchkas on an average!!! But then, most of the girls are diet conscious and figure conscious. So what should you eat and drink when you go out?? Here are some pointers:

• Always remember: whatever passes through your lips, gets added on your hips. So eat, and eat wisely.
• You may feel very hungry after watching a movie or shopping. Do not hog on egg/ chicken/ paneer rolls. I know they are delicious, but opt for steamed momos instead.
• Sipping on cold drinks mean sipping on calories. Try having popcorn instead when you go to watch a movie.
• While you want to eat sandwich, opt for a brown bread sandwich rather than a white bread sandwich.This is a healthier option and no extra cheese and mayonnaise, please!
• If you want to drink something to quench your thirst, your best option will be coconut water. If you can drink fresh coconut water daily, you will have gorgeous skin!!!
• Opt for iced teas rather than cold drinks and cold coffees
• DIET COKE is not really diet coke, so please avoid that as drinking it will only make you want to binge.
• chocolates on an empty stomach are a no-no
• Opt for a whole fruit instead of fruit juice for the simple reason that real fruit has more vitamins, minerals and fibres.
• opt for a wholesome lunch that has lots of vegetables and proteins. Healthy food need not always be yucky!!!
• Always include a green salad with your lunch!!!!!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

SUNSILK KERATINOLOGY HEAT PROTECTOR SPRAY

Hey girls!! I am sure you all love to try out new hairstyles like   perming, straightening etc. etc. I am sure you all are aware of the hazards of regularly blow drying your hair or using hair straighteners and curlers. However, it doesn't hurt to use them once in a while, like once every two or three months. For those girls who regularly use straighteners and heat curlers, I have a lovely product, that can minimize the hair damage!!!!

SUNSILK KERATINOLOGY ADVANCED RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM HEAT PROTECTOR SPRAY






This is yet another revolutionary product from the house of SUNSILK. I have been using this for six months now and this is my first bottle as I do not really curl or straighten my hair. I came across this product in the departmental store and I bought this at a discounted price, but the actual price is RS.400 for 180 ml.

WHY IS THIS PRODUCT SPECIAL???
This heat protector spray is an ANTI FRIZZ SPRAY with UV FILTER. This helps prevent breakage and frizz as you style for a professional look. Salon looks can fade quickly and to sustain them, hair needs to be deeply nourished. Advanced formulations with KERATIN MICRO TECHNOLOGY reconstruct the hair surface while micro nutrients deeply penetrate into the hair cortex to deeply nourish the hair.

HOW TO USE THE PRODUCT???
Use it daily to protect hair against the damage caused by hair styling. Apply to dry or damp hair before heat styling. For optimum results, use the SUNSILK KERATINOLOGY ADVANCED RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM RANGE.

PACKAGING???
It is a lovely golden colored bottle with a black spray cap which is useful for easy application. The heat protector is a watery liquid with a lovely smell which I spray onto my hair strands after dividing it into sections and then, I smoothen the hair with my hands for distributing the spray evenly and then I use the heat curler/ straightener.

PROS:
It is an awesome product that really does protect your hair. There was a time when I would regularly straighten my hair . But my hair never became frizzy because of this life saving, sorry, HAIR-SAVING product!! :) It can also be used as a serum for detangling hair, and you can even comfortably go out in the open after applying this product as this will protect your hair from the harmful UV rays of the sun. So it is like SUNSCREEN FOR THE HAIR. Plus, it has a lovely smell too!!!

CONS:
The only con of this product is that too much application of this product tends to weigh down your hair and make it look sticky. So, try to apply this product only on the length and tips of your hair and not on your scalp.

HAPPY HAIR STYLING!!! <3 TO ALL

A KERATINOLOGY PRODUCT I AM ABSOLUTELY CRAZY ABOUT!!!

Hiiiii people!! How's the weather?? Raining na?? And more rain=more hair fall. It also means sticky, bad hair days. Not anymore!!!! Check out this product from SUNSILK KERATINOLOGY RANGE that I am absolutely loving!!!

SUNSILK SUN KISSED COLOUR THERAPY GLOSSY MASK WITH SALON WAX BENEFIT:

It is a revolutionary hair mask developed by SUNSILK, which aims at giving intensive nourishment to prolong the beauty of colored hair. Why is it so special?? Because it penetrates through three layers of hair fibre and protects your hair color.
 DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Use weekly for intense nourishment.Apply to clean wet hair and massage along length and ends. Leave on for five minutes, rinse thoroughly. For optimum results, use the SUNSILK SUN KISSED THERAPY RANGE.

PRICE: Rs. 400 for 200 ml
CAUTION: USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. Avoid contact with eyes. If eye contact occurs, rinse well with water without delay. If irritation persists, consult a doctor.
WHY SHOULD YOU USE IT: Salon looks can fade quickly. To sustain them , hair needs to be thoroughly nourished. Advanced formulations with KERATIN MICRO TECHNOLOGY penetrate into the hair cortex to repair and seal cuticles for longer lasting color.
HOW THE PRODUCT LOOKS LIKE: It really looks like wax. Smells nice too!! It leaves a really lovely smell on your hair, even after washing. And it is a thick, waxy type mask that does nourish your hair.
PROS: 

• ATTRACTIVE PACKAGING
• NICE SMELL
• GOOD HAIR MASK
• DOES RETAIN HAIR COLOR
• LASTS LONG, REALLY LONG :)
• TOTALLY WORTH IT :) :) 

No cons. POORA PAISA VASOOL PRODUCT!!!!

LOOK OF THE DAY 5# DEEPIKA PADUKONE INSPIRED PREPPY NERDY LOOK FROM YEH JAWANI HAI DEEWANI!!!!

Helloooooooooo my bespectacled beauties!!!! Don't you think that you are hiding behind those nerdy glasses? Haven't you always wanted to take them off and dress pretty and amaze people?? I bet you have.

But I am going to recreate a look that will not only make you look and feel pretty, but will also be perfect for a coffee date with your special guy!!! It is cute, nerdy , preppy and inspired by DEEPIKA PADUKONE from YEH JAWAANI HAI DEEWANI!!!!





You do not have to invest too much to recreate this look. I liked this look so much because it is easily do-able, needs no makeup or accessories and can be worn for college and is perfect for girls who don't give too much time for dressing up!!!!

You will need:

• 15 minutes of your precious schedule
• any summer short day dress (preferably one with floral or girly prints)
• a cute hairband or a sleek simple one will do
• a cross-body sling bag
• nerdy spectacles (i wear specs :) :) )
• lipgloss (i have used Maybelline Baby Lips)
• ballerina flats or chappals

The day dress keeps the look fresh and girly. I have chosen a black floral printed dress without much detailing....you can choose from various shades of pinks, whites, blues, yellow to add to that summery feel.

For this look you'll need to straighten your hair and if you don't have straight hair, you can flat iron your curls.  Create some volume at the crown by teasing your head and finish your look by wearing a pretty hairband. I have use a stone studded sleek hairband. You can even tie up your hair in a low pony-tail. The idea is to create a non-messy look.

Do not apply any make up...no kohl, no mascara, no lipstick.Apply some gloss and of course, wear your nerdy frames as the look will be incomplete otherwise. Carry a cross-body sling because a college girl always has lots to carry!! And don't forget your ballerina flats. The brighter, the better. I am lucky I already had one pair or perky pink ballerinas from BATA to go with this look.

You can keep you hair open and can team up your dress with a denim shirt too. The basic mantra of this look is to GO NATURAL.  Happy recreating!!!!!:) :)