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{ STYLE } Those Golden words

I shook my head in disbelief. Maybe I was still in a state of drowsy sleepiness . Maybe I was still not awake and in my dreams. I turned my gaze towards him and my mind shut only to see his lips sync. "Lets go shopping" . I sunk back under my quilt, well ,almost! And then popped back like a jack in a box. You said"Shopping???" Ok fine. I am heading to a quick 5 min shower & then lets go!

I had no clue why his face looked so calm, as if he had entered a state of enlightenment owing to the FASHION GOD! Hah! He said- Remember that white floral dress you have been seeing in every other online portal. I finally found a deal here. Its the same dress and its only for 18.98$ OR 1200 INR. The cherry on the cake- This website has FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE! I dismissed my bathing plans and dived into this website called ZAFUL.COM. I also found a gold Dolce & Gabbana inspired earrings at only $5.23 OR 300 INR (Remember the Dolce & Gabbana Filigrana chandelier earrings worth 1200$) . Without a second blink of my eyelid, I clicked on BUY. I waited anxiously for my parcel to arrive and it came in 18 days from HongKong.

The results as you may see is in the pictures below :) I also tried on my wooden TOPSHOP sandals I bought from Delhi last week.Frankly I can't wait for monsoons to wrap up, but Oh , they have just arrived! Sigh!

Buy this dress here: http://www.zaful.com/pair-of-golden-pendant-earrings-p_4700.html
Buy these earrings here: http://www.zaful.com/floral-print-short-sleeve-dress-p_862.html

Tell me what you liked on Zaful.com and don't forget to show me your purchases :) I just hope they continue to promote budget shopping worldwide!

Till,next time,CIAO!

Don't forget to visit Twitter in sometime for an amazing Giveaway of my favorite Limited Edition Cannes 2015 makeup from Loreal Paris. Here's the secret all out!

The Red carpet look for #Cannes2015

Putting this post up for all girls out there who love to feel like a princess on their red carpet!
This was the dress I wore to the #Cannes2015 press-con and in my photo shoot with Sonam Kapoor & Katrina Kaif before they flew for Cannes 2015. See the Cannes 2015 Makeup collection here.

I wore a simple dress from Oasis UK (bought from a fleamarket around!) . It cost me Rs.500 :)
My heels are from a sale in Nine West & ofcourse my makeup is by L'oreal- On my lips- L'oreal Color Riche in Pure Rouge by Freida from Pure Reds collection. On my eyes- Gelmatic eyeliner . Hope you love the look!

And now, Here's a super surprise! Head to the twitter handle to enter the #StayClassy Giveaway!

Till next time!
#StayClassy

{REVIEW} Pure Reds by L'oreal Paris

"How many shades of RED lipstick do you need?" they asked. She said"That question is complex and intriguing".

L'oreal has put me exactly into the same frame of mind. I'm overwhelmed with the selection & can't decide. There was a time, when I would endlessly search for my perfect red. With these 7 exquisite matte shades that are chosen by 7 ionic L'Oréal Paris ambassadors, including Aishwarya Rai,Sonam Kapoor,Freida Pinto and Blake Lively, L'oreal has done the impossible!
What a girl wants? Never-ending choice of Matte Reds. The Color Riche Pure Reds by L'oreal Paris are intensely pigmented, stay on forever (upto 8 hours with meals) and can never go wrong! Its the same formula as the Moist Mat collection from L'or Lumiere Cannes 2014 collection, which I swore by! Its velvet matte and unlike matte lippies,doesnt accentuate fine lines on the lips!

It was long ago when I checked if this will interest you- How to wear RED lipstick & how to choose one. And yes, this post covers both! And so many of you who answered yes, would be happy to see the post!

How to APPLY RED LIPSTICK:

1. Always rub lip-balm onto your lips about 15mins before application.
2. Use a gentle scrub like sugar to wipe off the balm and make way for smoother lips.
3. (Optional) If you are headed to a Party, a lip plumper can do wonders . Use Sally Hansen or any other you may get your hands on. A perfect pout begins with a plumper!
4. Line your lips with a lip-liner and fill them completely . Choose the lip-liner based on your lip's skin-color. It pays to have 2-3 liners in various shades of red (Maroon/Poppy Red/True Red) . You can blend them to get the right shade.
5. Finally swipe the red lippie in small strokes to fill your lips evenly. Blot with a tissue and add more swipes.

Tada!!! You have the most irresistible pout you ever saw on yourself! Try it and tell me how it felt!

And now, for your perfect PURE RED from L'oreal Paris ;check the swatches below! It can get tricky ;)

1. My first look is PURE ROUGE by Freida Pinto. Its a TRUE RED (neutral) and was picked for me by Namrata Soni. This is the most pigmented shade of the lot. 1 Swipe and you will be surprised, needless to say, its a universal red- almost like Ruby Woo and suits any skintone! Perfect for anytime of the day-this shade screams perfection!

Brand: L'Oreal Paris Pure Reds by Color Riche

Photographer: Rema Chaudhary

Hair & Make-Up Expert: Namrata Soni

2. Pure Brick by Aishwarya Rai : As the name suggests , its a brick red shade . This can be worn at work effortlessly without attracting extra attention to your lips and still getting to wear your RED!

3. Pure Scarleto by Blake Lively: Pure Scarleto is a mysterious one here! Its bright- and on my pigmented lips, it looked like a dark pink-ish red without the liner. This shade will work well with medium to fair skintones. Preferably worn in the evening,under dim candle-lights :)

4. Pure Vermeil by Fan Bingbing: Bordering heavily on a pinkish coral side, this red can be the perfect "first red" to a girl's collection. Its fresh and looks more pink than red. In the bullet it looks red, but a younger version of it ;) Absolutely perfect for day-time wear and definitely an all-skintone color!

5. Pure Amaranthe by Gong Li : This is another deep-pinkish shade for someone who loves a hint of pink with a bit of RED. This shade is perfect for medium-fair skin-tones .

6. Pure Fire by Li Bingbing : Achtung! This has to be the hottest (literally) shade of the collection. This glamorous Red will set you on fire. Its like wearing "flame of the forest" flowers on your lips with a dash of Neon. An orange Red (maybe , I will drop the word "RED") ,this shade is the most difficult to wear on its own. Combined with a red lip-liner, this complements cool skin-tones with its warmth. I have even worn it to office- A toned down version by wearing it under a brick-red lip liner. It looked fabulously fresh and unique.

7. Pure Garnet By Sonam Kapoor: ONe look at the bullet and you are reminded of those lippies from your mom's make-up drawers. Yes, this is the same maroon-red that our mom's were smitten with . I don't see myself wearing this often, but a little birdie told me I should try! This shade will complement all skin-tones but its upto you if you want to add that "maturity" to your look.

Hope you have picked your RED by now!

As for now, I am gearing up for yet another launch from L'oreal Paris for Cannes 2015. Stay tuned on instagram and twitter for updates !

Loreal Paris Lucent Magique Blush in Fuschia Flush {REVIEW}

The Loreal Paris Lucent Magique blush is a collector's delight. Even before it was delivered to my doorstep , I knew my purse will have to make space for this glamorous touch-up box. This is what the L'oreal Paris website says about the blush:

3 colour pigments give an immediate rosy, healthy glow
- The blush is lightweight to wear and leaves the skin comfortable
- Makes your cheeks looks fuller, more radiant and youthful

I can't agree more with all the 3 points. Each is true.

The Blush comes in 4 shades:

1. Sunset glow
2. Blushing Kiss
3. Duchess Rose
4. Fuschia flush

For a dark and cool skin-tone like mine, fuschia flush was the brightest choice and boy! Was i right!
This intensely pigmented blush has to be applied with care as it imparts too much pigment with every stroke. The only drawback for starters is that they will have to do a trial and error with the blending to know which combination out of the 3 shades suits them best.

Now,the FUSCHIA FLUSH palette contains:

From top to bottom:
1.Baby pink highlighting shade with gold microscopic particles
2. Bright Rose matte shade
3. Fuschia with purplish microscopic shimmer particles

Clearly this palette will suit every cool skin-tone whether you are fair-medium-dark or very dark. The shine is subtle or bold based on how much product you use.
As you have read the review above, this palette is a must-have for those who don't want to be caught with dull black packaged blushes in parties besides being equally functional for those glamorous parties with friends.

For me, the moment I put on this blush, I feel festive as it instantly adds a happy glow. After all festivals are all about being happy! So find out your Lucent magique shade as you are worth it this festive season!

Letter from a friend...

Few days ago, I got a call from my old friend who used to study with me in school and was a very good friend. We became pen friends after she left for a different city. We talked for hours laughing at all the silly letters we wrote to each other. We used to share our photos with each other showing our new toys and new books in those postal exchanges. Sometimes, we even shared newspaper cutouts showing what we want to try next- I once sent her a cutout of some cream biscuit brand I badly wanted to try!

We just said it almost at once- Lets write back again!

Excited about the idea of writing through postal exchanges again, I went to the photo-studio after what seemed like ages and asked the guy to customize a postcard for me with a photo. That was from my birthday when I was 10. Sounds old right? But that was the only picture I had of hers. I wanted to write to her on that custom postcard.

She received it and was delighted, while I patiently waited for hers to arrive. I came home to this huge A4 size envelope. God! I couldn’t be more happy, thinking of all the things it contained. I opened it and saw my poster size photo from the blog - Khoobsurat moments. She signed below, FRAME IT!

P.S : I also want khoobsurat hair like you, coloring my hair with casting crème gloss tomorrow .Your Khoobsurat friend, xxxx.

Khoobsurat moment # 4: Taming the Bird’s Nest

What is a fashion-blogger’s life like?

Ideating/writing/blogger meets/shoots/events .These 4 words pretty much sum it all. No matter how glossy it seems because of the various Front-page & page-3 events we mark our presence with, it is equally stressful.

On weekdays, after-work hours generally end in events hosted by various brands. Last Friday, I was invited to style myself for a stylish event and it was post 6pm. I took a phantom rickshaw ride to the place which was about an hour away. Yea, and you thought we always get pick-up drops!!!

By the time I reached, the rickshaw guy had almost killed me with his amazing braking skills at the speed of 100km/hr on 100 meter stretches! I got out of the phantom ride with hair looking like they were planted on my head by pigeons while I was cooking that famed Birbal’s khichdi for hours outdoors.

I walked in without caring how I looked, as if that was the latest hair trend I drank some water ,filled my tummy with hours de vours and styled myself in my favorite Pakshi dress which had sparrow prints on it. While in the trial room, I brushed my hair with patience & love. They were tamed to my surprise in 5 mins. No gel used!

When I came out for the shoot, the first thing the photographer told me, “I can’t believe you fixed that nest on your head inside the trial room! My God, was there some magic wand to make your hair look so bouncy?”

I felt amazing because it came from Bollywood paparazzo, who takes pictures of all Bollywood celebs at various events. Yet another #KhoobsuratMoment. While I happily posed for the shutterbugs, I quietly thanked L’Oreal Paris for having me try the Casting Crème Gloss . You have given me gorgeous moments!!!

Next step: Trying some of the season’s latest festive hairstyles on Get The Look

How to Color your hair - Black Cherry

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Are you surprised?

Remember my last post , where I told you about hair coloring as the latest trend? I can't believe I have colored my hair too! A glossy black cherry tint with the Loreal Casting Creme gloss with no AMMONIA!

No strange odours, only glossy cherry tint in my hair. It was so easy I did it myself at home. Another first for me was the VLOG. Yes, this is my first ever Youtube video! And I shot it all by myself with the camera adjusted on a pressure cooker in the kitchen area.Lol. I had so much fun recording and editing this. It just took 20 minutes!

HOW DID I PREPARE MYSELF?

1. I watched a LIVE tutorial on L'oreal youtube page to prepare myself for this and then shot my entire color process :)

2. I spoke to many friends who have colored their hair over the years.

3. I read many reviews online for the L'oreal casting creme gloss.

I took the plunge after much research, only after I was convinced! L'oreal casting creme gloss helps cover greys .If you just want a nice change, then this is for you! It doesn't dry your hair.

Take a 7minute break and watch the LIVE tutorial of coloring the hair with L'oreal casting creme gloss.

P.S : A few hilarious things happened during the filming of this video. I have removed those scenes and will be sharing the bloopers later! Also, I would love your candid feedback on my first video. Thanks a lot in advance.

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