Purple & Bronze Smokey Eyes

Hey everyone :) I had been itching to do a "look" since a while now and though I wasn't really getting any time and was at times feeling lazy, it just kept getting shelved :P But I finally did a look last night and you guys be the judges of how it turned out to be :)

I have used 4 shades of eye shadows to create this look and I feel quite achieved looking at the blending... If you guys want I can do a tutorial for this look as well. Lemme know if you need a pictorial one or a video tutorial :) I will be happy to do either :)

Products Used
FACE
1. Colorbar Full Cover Makeup Stick With SPF 30
2. Colorbar Blush in Floral Fucsia
3. Maybelline Blush in Apricot Flush
4. Lakme Fantasy Collection Gold Dust Shimmer Bronzer

EYES
1. Inglot DS72 (Sparkly Purple)
2. MAC Folie
3. MAC Antiqued
4. Colorbar Black Tied

LIPS
1. Colorbar Take Me As I Am  in "Flirtatious Pink"
2. TBS Lip Treatment Gloss in "Beige SParkle"

P.S.
Yes I have loads of "grey" hair :( Its a heredity thing :) 

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Mumbai Haul

Its been a while I did haul posts and well it isn't really a surprise keeping in view the makeup ban I had imposed on myself :P But this time when I went to Mumbai, I knew I was going to let myself get tempted and well just HAUL :D And Haul I did :) I hauled at Beauty Center (Crawford Market) and TBS and I think it would be really honest on my part if I told you all that I am literally broke! But enjoying every moment of it ;) Ha ha!

Here are some pictures.... Sighhhhhh... You have no idea how fulfilled I feel :)

HAUL!

 

Maybelline Haul

Coolorbar Full Cover Makeup Stick in "Au Natural"

TBS Haul :)

Colorbar Take Me As I Am Lip Color in "Flirtatious Pink"

The Body Shop Jewelled Heart Compact Mirror

The Products (Some Are Repeats As I loved Them So Much)
1. TBS Spiced Vanilla Body Butter - Repeat
2. TBS Earth Lovers Apricot and Basil Shower Gel
3. TBS Jewelled Heart Compact Mirror
4. TBS Swedish Spa Body Scrub
5. Colorbar Take Me As I Am in "Flirtatious Pink"
6. Colorbar Full Cover Makeup Stick With SPF 30 in "Au Natural"
7. Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Summer Rain"
8. Colorbar Waterproof Liquid Liner in "Black" - Repeat
9. Maybelline Colorama Nail Polish in "Coral Chic" - Repeat
10. Maybelline Bloom Color Changing Lip Balm in "Pink Blossom"
11. Maybelline Gel Eye Liner - Repeat
12. Johnsons Baby Lotion - Repeat

Yup reviews are sure coming up :) Let me know if there is a specific product you want me to review first :)

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Reader Request: Suggestions For Long Wear Foundations For Office

Navya says,

Hi Samyukta,
Your blog is very nice and has given me inspiration to take make up seriously. I really wish that you should have been in my office so that i would have been able to learn each and every thing from you face to face :). I really like your "Office Look" series. The only thing i want is that please let me know the foundation you use for every day wear in office (basically for long hours which one is good). Haan and one post on night creams which are available in market and their pros and cons.
I really would appreciate your help/suggestions. Thanks for the help in advance.
Thanks
Navya 


Hi Navya... First off thank you so much for all your kind words :) Am so glad that you like my "Office Look" series :) All thanks goes to Pranali for motivating me to do it...


Regarding a long wear foundation suitable for office, I do not use any but I could surely suggest a few... Do note that I am listing out "light coverage" foundations as heavier coverage ones might end up looking cakey in the bright and harsh office lights :) So here goes a list...
1. The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals Cream Compact Foundation
This is a light to medium coverage foundation that blends easily and comes with a foundation brush. It will not give you a matte look btw. Read the full review here

2. Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation
I haven't really used this but the Indian Beauty Blogosphere simply loves it! I haven't heard a single negative review about this product.

3. MAC Mineralize SPF15 Foundation In Compact Form
I haven't yet reviewed this but this is an AWESOME product. A bit on the pricier side but worth every cent! This too comes in a cream compact form and provides light to medium coverage.

4. Colorbar Full Cover MakeUp Stick With SPF30
This is a new discovery of mine and I bought it in my last trip to Mumbai's Beauty Center. It is a superb foundation and though I have used it only thrice, I am already in love with it. I shall be reviewing it soon. Btw this doubles up as a light coverage concealer too...


Hope this helps :)
I shall  be doing different post about Night Creams :)


If anyone would like to add to list then please put it in the comments section :)

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Increase the Quality of Sperm, for Expectant Fathers

Good quality of male sperm is very important after marriage expecting pregnancy. Problems often lead to fertility problems in domestic conflicts. Actually, couples delay having children is not just the responsibility of women, both partners have the same equal equivalent role. The following specific suggestions to increase the quality of sperm, for expectant fathers.

Just as women experience menstrual disturbances associated with egg production, there is also a husband who has problems with sperm quality condition of the dam. Both of quantity and quality. In the medical field a specialist Andrology is an expert in the field of inspection and handling of the sperm disorder.

If a woman's egg production is affected in the function of hormones, the male - female in producing seed or sperm cells is greatly influenced by the hormone functions as well. There are a variety of hormones that affect the sperm production process, such as the hormone testosterone.

perm quality is supported by a well balanced nutritional condition of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals and fat. By giving special attention to food intake, it is expected that the quality and quantity of sperm will increase. In a Dutch study showed that the number of sperm from a man who had deficiency of folic acid and zinc, can increase after taking 66 mg zinc supplement every day and folic acid 5 mg per day (quote).

Vitamins to increase sperm count and sperm movement, can be obtained from the fruit - fruit that contains vitamin C, vitamin E, among others strowberi, guava, tomatoes, oranges, greens, kiwi fruit Food items that contain beta carotene for mature sperm: Carrots , papaya, mango, dark green vegetables such as spinach, mustard greens, etc..

Source of protein to keep the semen to be healthy, meat, poultry, fish, lamb, beef, etc.

Lifestyle

Here are some things related to lifestyle that also need attention to improve fertility and increase the quality of men.

- Exercise regularly, always think positive in order tidakmudah stress.

- Avoid smoking and caffeine, alcoholic beverages starting at least 3 months prior to pregnancy planning.

- Avoid tight underwear.

- Do not overuse hot bath.

- Avoid being overweight or obese, in order to balance the hormone testosterone.

- Treated as early as possible when experiencing problems or urinary tract infections, bloody urine or genital ulcers or other diseases related to hormonal problems.

- No multiple sexual partners

- Get enough rest, when we sleep, the body's cells allowing the new switch is damaged, the body produces healthy cells that support the entire balance in the body.

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Anne Hathaway Pixie Hairstyle "The Dark Knight Rises"

Anne Hathaway is currently a popular after starring in the new film "The Dark Knight Rises". As a figure of a beautiful woman who act as Selina Kyle aka "cat women" who became the talk of the Batman movie serial fans. As a beauty reviewer, obviously Anne Hathaway is beautiful and interesting figure. One of the interesting things is Anne Hathaway pixie hairstyle, pixie short haircut is different from the Cat Woman.

Anne Hathaway pixie short haircut

Anne Hathaway  "The Dark Knight Rises"

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Some Foods that Contain Folic Acid in High

Nutrition, folic acid is important for pregnant women. The fetus is a baby in desperate need of folic acid for brain development, bone, and spinal cord.
What are some foods that contain lots of folic acid to the health of your baby? Some foods that contain folic acid in high amounts and in moderation, among others:

Folic Acid Content of Foods With High

• Green leafy vegetables like spinach, asparagus, turnips, etc.
• Legumes such as chickpeas, beans, and lentils
• yolk
• baker's yeast
• Grain products like pasta (including instant noodles), breads, and cereals (including ready to eat cereals such as instant oatmeal)
• Sunflower seeds

Content of Foods With Folic Acid Medium

• Fruits and fruit juices such as orange juice, pineapple juice, cantaloupe, melon, grape juice, banana, raspberry, and strawberry.
• Vegetables and vegetable juices such as beet, corn, tomato juice, broccoli, bean sprouts, lettuce, and mustard greens.

In the meantime, here are 10 types of foods contain the most folic acid (for per 100 g food) along with the content of acid intake:

• Oatmeal cereal (any kind): 1600 mcg
• Raw beans: 658 mcg
• Mint leaves raw: 530 mcg
• Macam2 raw beans: 399 mcg
• Broiler chicken fried: 379 mcg
• Peanut butter: 373 mcg

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Prevent Nausea During Pregnancy with Vitamin B

Pregnant women whose names are certainly familiar with Hyperemesis (nausea or vomiting). Nausea during pregnancy discomfort and how to reduce nausea during pregnancy. Although not all people experience it, but more than 70% of pregnant women have experienced Is symptoms, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy. There are doctors that discovery, efforts to prevent nausea during pregnancy with vitamin B.

Hormonal changes into one of the causes of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. This fact can be prevented by keeping the intake of foods or supplements megnonsumsi doctor recommended.

Factor of hormonal changes, poor nutrition and low levels of vitamin B-6 in the body is thought to have contributed to trigger nausea or vomiting in pregnant women.

To reduce feelings of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, expectant mothers are encouraged to take vitamin B-6, especially in the 3-4 months prior to pregnancy.

The study also revealed that about 18-22 percent of pregnant women who did not experience nausea or vomiting had higher levels of vitamin B-6 is more than 222 nanograms. While the pregnant mothers who nausea or vomiting on average only 77 nanograms.

Some cases Hyperemesis (vomiting) in pregnant women usually do not require treatment. As long as the expectant mothers get a balanced and adequate nutrition each day, the symptoms of nausea and vomiting will disappear by itself.

But if Hyperemesis occurs in a relatively long time, this can result in either a nutritional deficiency in pregnant women and their fetuses. See a doctor immediately if you experience this.

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How Robert Pattinson Maintain Athletic Body

Let's try to see a healthy lifestyle a young actor Robert Thomas Pattinson. How to maintain fitness and body shape is required. "Running and kickboxing is my favorite sport," he said. Routine activities for ideal body shape is certainly not easy, this is how Robert Pattinson maintain athletic body.

Is spaghetti lovers say that having the ideal body is not easy. "My body must stay within the ideal form, because every role I play demands. I should be more diligent practice and reduce my favorite food, "he added.

Unlike when he played in the Twilight series, the new film titled Bel Ami, Pattinson are required to increase their muscle mass to make it look more masculine. The "vampire" teen idol is also required for high-protein foods 5-6 times a day. These foods include lean meats, soy milk, and egg white.

In addition to running and kicboxing, a man 26 years is also often do bodyweight training on location. "Activities on the set quite solid, so I choose circuit training to save time. Jump squats, crunches, jumping lunges, and squats are the exercise that I normally do on the set. Usually, each as much as I do 10-15 reps, "said the lover Kristen Stewart in

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When the Right Time to Drink Red Wine?

You must have known some kind of beverage, for a variety of health benefits. Green tea, milk, or red wine, known as the drink is capable of preventing premature aging. But when the right time to drink red wine? Find out, so you get the largest benefit some beverage.

Red wine

When to drink: Dinner

For dinner at home, you may not provide the usual red wine. But when you are attending a dinner, red wine and served over there, do not hesitate to sip. According to the Journal of Biological Chemistry, piceatannol (a compound produced by the body when you drink a glass of wine), can inhibit the growth of fat cells.

Milk

When to drink: Before bed

Apparently, not only babies are allowed to drink milk before bedtime. Adults are also advised to drink before bed. Does this make you sleep more soundly? I do not know. To be sure, will affect both calcium on bone health (preventing bone loss), whereas the protein is good for muscle strength. You will wake up in a state more fit and strong.

Green tea

When to drink: Lunch

By Jonathan R. Cole, MD, medical director of the California Health and Longevity Institute, green tea will boost your metabolism, and help prevent breast cancer. Black tea also has its advantages, including lowering blood pressure, according to research from the University of Western Australia.

Hot chocolate

When to drink: Snacking afternoon

In the afternoon, when it arrives at your snacking, do not forget to add the hot chocolate in your menu. Of course you can drink it in the cold, but hot cocoa have more antioxidant content than coffee, red wine or green tea. In addition, it is also good for the heart and skin health, according to a study from Cornell University.

Coffee

When to drink: Breakfast

Coffee helps heart health, and reduce the risk of some cancers. If you want to encourage your body's metabolism, choose black coffee without sugar.

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Why Men don't Give a Gift Jewelry for Women?

Most women love jewelry gift from her partner. However, do not expect he would give gifts of jewelry to her partner at the beginning of a relationship. Then why men don't give a gift jewelry for women?

During his life, the late Elizabeth Taylor was constantly bombarded with gifts of jewelry from her husband, as a form of expression of love and attention. But this expression of love as a consideration for today's man. In England, he waited about 32 months, to finally give the couple a gift of jewelry.

Surveys conducted QVC home shopping to more than 2,000 people in Britain find the facts. As many as 65 percent of British women claim to have never received a gift of jewelry for the last 12 months. While 44 percent of women feel confident, the other will give a gift of jewelry in the near future.

Many factors that make men delay to give a gift of jewelry to her partner. One in 10 men admitted to worry, a gift of jewelry into a symbol of a more serious relationship, while he was not ready to commit.

Gemma Savage, businessman QVC jewelry customer says, "This research shows British man seriously concerned about giving a gift to a partner. Concerns intention to stop making mistakes men to buy their partner a gift of jewelry."

British men also worry about the wrong in choosing jewelry models, which do not taste their partner. Buy jewelry that is not favored women, a problem which men try to avoid. Impact, men tend to delay the intention to buy jewelry.

In addition to a variety of reasons, men also do not buy jewelery gifts for financial reasons. As many as 16 percent of men admitted that prices tend to be expensive jewelry makes them discouraged buying jewelry gifts. On the other hand, as much as six percent of men claimed to fear their partner will leave him, because never give a gift of jewelry.

source: femalefirst.co.uk

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Why it is Difficult to Control Angry Emotional

Emotional that trigger anger, if it happens often is bad for yourself and also the surrounding environment. Anger is a natural thing that every person, but it's better if you can control the anger. Adverse effect of disturbing the peace and emotions can cause stress continues. The problem is why it is difficult to control angry emotional, which can occur at any time.

If the often emotional, a little emotion and temperament. When more difficult to control yourself angry, furious-furious is not clear. Every moment seemed to mind-it's always negative thoughts in your head, like a sudden fear, hate on something that does not clear the first place. Clearly this situation is not good for psychology, can trigger high blood pressure.

To try to control your emotions, so it's good if you look back at what Had to be the cause by observing what changes recently. If you have found, try your analysis, how certain conditions it can make you become angry and emotional.

Self-awareness of what is happening and the causes in which if the cause it is a way of beginning to address the emotional state that occurs suddenly is. If you have found you can talk with people you trust and were quite helpful. This is to get another perception of what you experienced.

Often we do not realize that what we face may not be for what is actually happening. Help others can be used as a tool for looking at this as well as the ability to self-identify.

If this path already, but you do not get results, there is a good idea to consult a mental health professional. I hope this answer helps.

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Nyassa Handmade Clear Soap in Fresh Raspberry Review

Whatever time, money and effort we spend in makeup and skincare for making our self look beautiful, nothing like a nice relaxing luxury soap bath relaxes our skin and senses. Yes! We all need to pamper our skin and treat it with care for a glowing beautiful look. Eyeliners, lipsticks and mascaras can bring a dramatic look to your facial features but think about your body skin; how do you treat it SPECIALLY? Nothing huh? Maintaining smooth body skin is as essential as maintaining our facial skin with skincare products and instant beauty enhancing makeup cosmetics. Not just on Sundays, you can get that spa effect at home by spending right money on right products. Today, I am reviewing a sweet luxury soap from Nyassa with which I have fallen in love recently. Read the detailed review below!

Nyassa Fresh Raspberry Handmade Clear Soap

Nyassa Handmade Clear Soap in Fresh Raspberry

Product Description:

The essence of sweet summer raspberries, ripe and ready to fall off the vine.
Our clear base soaps are made from a Coconut oil and Palm oil base. And best of all, they are made the old fashioned way. Yes, they are handmade, cut and sold by weight. Choose from a variety of amazing fragrances. 

Nyassa Handmade Clear Soap in Fresh Raspberry

Price and Quantity:
Rs.200 for 100g


Usage Directions:

Lather the soap and then apply it on damp skin. Wash away gently to reveal a natural glow. 
For best results, a rub or two will give excellent lather & the soap will last much longer. Please keep the soap dry between use. For all skin types


Ingredients list:
Naturally Pampering Ingredients: Soap Base, Essential oil/Fragrance and Colour


Shelf life:
Best before 12 months from manufacture


My Experience with this Product:

Packaging
This soap is packed in a clear, thin and transparent plastic cover without any outer carton. The cover is very thin and the soap is tightly wrapped inside it. The ingredient list and product description were printed on the back side of the soap. I have no problem with the packaging because I always admire the quality of the products more than the appearance but though if this soap comes with an outer carton, it would be too much better. 

Nyassa Handmade Clear Soap in Fresh Raspberry

Colour, Consistency and Fragrance
This soap has a fresh raspberry fragrance that takes me off the world. I could also feel some coconut oil smell (Not a big fan!) and crushed strawberry puree smell (Yummy..!!). The fragrance is so sweet, fruity and delightful. Oops! See, I am talking about the fragrance first strangely :p (Yes, that's is the first thing that attracted me a lot). Let us talk about the shape and consistency of the soap now. The soap is in strawberry red colour with a clear base. It has a rectangular shape that cannot be said perfect. The very slight irregular finish of the edges shows that it is hand-made (Yup, it makes the soap look natural too) and so this is my second point to love about this soap. The top of this clear handmade soap is light green in colour (Refer picture) and did that strike your mind too? Yes! I remember watermelons every time I see this soap. We can easily cut the soap with a sharp knife; it is not too hard or soft, but just a perfect clear soap.

Nyassa Handmade Clear Soap in Fresh Raspberry

How it works
I have always been a lover of clear soaps as they glide smoothly on to the skin and look cute as well. Don't you agree? Creamy or hard bar soaps turn soft and shapeless with everyday use but most of the clear and transparent soaps turns glossy and cute after water contact. They become smooth, glossy and look like some bar jelly which I always love. Most of them don't turn soft or unshaped easily as well. So, when I first opened the pack and started using this soap, I was feeling very excited as it is a clear one. As you see above, I did cut the soap into 2 halves to prevent melting ( I was not sure whether it would melt or not before cutting it); but surprisingly this soap doesn't melt as much as I expected. It just goes smooth on to the skin, lathers VERY well and removes all the impurities, sweat and odor from body skin. Most of the clear soaps leave a slippery feel on body skin but this one just did not do that! (Well, I am lazy to stand in shower for a long time you know) :P
         The lather gets washed off from the body skin within a minute and leaves skin squeaky clean but still then it doesn't leave skin dry or stretchy. I will not say that this soap has moisturizing properties but it helps to balance out the skin without stripping of any excess moisture. It leaves skin soft, supple and smooth; neither dry and nor moisturized as creamy soaps do. As I have normal to oily body skin (Especially in these irregular monsoons) this soap suits me perfectly. It leaves my skin soft and refreshed. The fresh raspberry fragrance filled my bathroom but failed to stay on my skin more than 30 minutes. Just chill, that's not a con for me at all because I just want my bathing time to be luxurious to enjoy the refreshment with a relaxing feel.
       Overall, I am just in love with this refreshing raspberry soap. It reminds me of water melons, delivers a fresh raspberry fragrance, removes impurities from my skin well, washes off quickly, leaves skin clean and soft and just fulfills all my wishes for a soap. I did not experience any irritation or breakouts on my skin with this soap usage, so this is perfect for sensitive skin beauties too. Oily, dry or normal, you can give this soap a try if you are a berry lover! This soaps lasts for 3-4 weeks depending on how we use it so no complaints about the price too. For a soap with this goodness, sweet fragrance and gentleness on skin, this price is decent.

Nyassa Handmade Clear Soap in Fresh Raspberry

Nyassa Handmade Clear Soap in Fresh Raspberry

PROS:

• Looks colourful and of course cute with a light green topping
• Has a yummy & sweet raspberry fragrance
• 100% Vegetarian
• Lathers very well; especially with a loofah pad
• Cleanses out skin in a good manner by clearing out all the impurities
• Washes out very easily with less water and without leaving any slippery film behind
• Gives a nice fruit spa bath experience at home
• Very gentle on skin; Can also be used by sensitive skin typed people
• Doesn't dry out skin
• Leaves skin soft, supple and smooth with every usage
• Doesn't melt or turn soft to hold; it remains in good shape if stored dry
• Lasts good for 3-4 weeks
• Handmade & natural; What more you need than this?
• The price is reasonable for the worth

CONS:

• The packaging could have been better (Yes! I wish for an outer carton)
• Some might feel Rs.200 is expensive for a soap but that is not a con for the worth; I am just mentioning
• Availability is a problem but you can easily shop it from their main site online

Rating: 4/5


Recommendation: 
I do recommend this clear handmade soap from Nyassa to all fruity smell and clear soap lovers! You are surely going to love this product. As promised, this product suits all skin types but dry skins would definitely need a heavy body lotion after using this. Overall, it is a great natural handmade product.


Would I Repurchase?: 
Yes sure, I just love it! I am eying out for the other variants from this range and yes I am picking this same flavor again too :D

Hope you liked my views on Nyassa Fresh Raspberry Clear Handmade Soap.

Have you tried it? Which is your favorite fruit flavored soap? Share your comments below!

PR Sample; Honest Review

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Weekly Roundup1: Rants, Instagram et al

I am going to Mumbai yet again! :D And this time it's special cause it'll be like a reunion of sorts... Family side as well as my school friends' side :) Plus since the pati is out of town, I'll get to have a guilt-free trip without having to worry about what he had for dinner and if the maid came to do "bartan" and all that gharelu stuff ;) On the flip side my mom-in-law who really keeps worrying about me being alone here will get to have some rest mentally not having to worry about my safety! :D hehehe Isn't she sweet? :) Plus my mum in Mumbai is ecstatic cause this weekend not only her daughter (ahem! me) but also both her sisters are visiting from Kolkata and Nagpur.... So she is like on Cloud 9 or something :D And of course papa is just so relieved that I am coming to give him company cause else he would have been totally smothered by his "saalis" hahahahha :D

And most important of all, I get to visit MAC :) Cause Pune MAC is shut due to a fire in the mall :(

 This week went by in a daze... You would think with pati out of town I would get all the time in the world to do makeup for my blog and stuff but I have been so busy with the Handlooms Of India photoshoots that I am not even getting time to breathe :( Not that I am not enjoying it! I am loving it to the core... I am getting to know so much and prance around in the best handlooms I have ever laid eyes on that I am almost in a dreamworld. The HOI people have become really good friends and I am enjoying so much :) But since the weather is so unpredictable in Pune (rains, drizzles and sudden sunshine), we are unable to shoot outside :( Waiting for the next month when we will be able to have some outdoor shots as well :) Here is one from this week...

I don't know if I am allowed to tell you all but there is this another super exciting thing coming up :) We will very soon be shooting for North Eastern handlooms at HOI :D yay! You have no idea how beautiful Manipuri handlooms are! They are simple amazing and something you would have never seen anywhere else :) Gorgeous is the word! I am so proud of it you :) What say Awungshi and Bharati? ;)

Oh and there are so many products that are pending review. My sweet co-sister Kannu had very thoughtfully sent me some Kryolan eye shadow bases but I am just so not getting time to even try them :( Sighhhh... But next week pakka! :D

 Btw I have lost a huge amount of weight! Some people say it's because I am pining for the pati to come back soon but I say, it's cause of the healthy lifestyle I am getting to lead in his absence ;) Ha ha no no not that he forces me to be unhealthy (he'll kill me if he reads this) but somehow he has the "Punjabiyon di shaan wakhri" waala effect on me and yup the newly acquired Punjabi-ness starts rearing its head in me and I become super liberal with desi-ghee and makkhan on my aloo parathas :P You know what I mean ;) Oh how I love to share makkhan maarke aloo parathas with malai waali-dahi Sunday brunches with him :( Awwww I miss him! :'(
But on a happier note, here's the thin me! Yup this is last night's pic I took after coming back from a girl friends night out with my besties Prajakata and Manu :)

My skirt has gotten loose :(

 Oh coming back to pending posts, my co-sister Kannu had started her own design house called Patola... She designs some totally unique "kurtas" and well she has been sweet enough to design a couple of them for me :) Yeah yeah I will be flaunting them too especially since I am in this major "clothes-horse" mode all thanks to HOI.. LOL :)

Oh! I am planning to get my nose pierced for the 3rd time now... I had my nose pierced first in 2008, then since it was bit lower than it is supposed to be I got it pierced again in 2010 in the correct position but after my wedding I removed it and now the pierce is no longer "usable" and it has left an ugly mark :( So am gonna get my nose pierced again and restart wearing a nose ring :)

See the mark?

Ok I am signing off right now... Going to meet some more of my girl friends to Mc Donalds, who were like really close to me in my previous company :) Yeah since I have lost some weight I can gorge at Mc D's ;)

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Is it True that Cheese Can Reduce Risk of Diabetes?

Exactly what the health benefits of cheese. Dairy products are rich in calcium and vitamins known to help reduce the risk of diabetes mellitus. But of course must be balanced with a healthy diet and active. Whereas previously rarely revealing the relationship between cheese with diabetes. Is it true that cheese can reduce risk of diabetes?

Preliminary research by a team of European researchers say people who have the habit of eating cheese, 12 percent lower risk of developing diabetes than people who do not like cheese.

The study, published in the American Journal of Clinic Nutrition examines the extent to which the intake of dairy products affects the development of type-2 diabetes in eight European countries.

"Intake of total dairy products are not associated with diabetes. Consumption of cheese is one of the dairy products tend to have an inverse relationship with diabetes," said the researcher.

For those who do not like cheese, do not worry. Because the consumption of milk mixture is also associated with lower risk of diabetes, including other fermented products like yogurt and fermented milk.

Researchers could not explain why this correlation exists, but they suspect that it has to do with the fermentation process involved in making cheese.

Although the researchers did not specify the abstract conclusions which countries studied, the incidence of diabetes will probably tend to be lower for those with more active lifestyles. Researchers also confirmed that the reduced risk of diabetes in the population as a whole, not solely because cheese consumption only.

However, those who are already suffering from diabetes mellitus, consumption should be limited to the portions of cheese. American Diabetes Association recommends low-fat cheese as an option.

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Prakriti Herbals Rose Aloe Vera Soothing Gel Review

Facials gels, body gels and everything that is GEL based would be my favorite anytime. I don't know why but I am fond of skincare gels. Most of them are refreshing, cooling and also light on skin. When I happened to check this new come herbal skincare brand, Prakriti Herbals, I checked out their skin gels first. And this is the product attracted me a lot because of its rose and aloe content. Though I am not a huge fan of Aloe vera (It's smell.. uff), I have always been a lover of rose flowers, rose petals and rose water. I love the rose's very refreshing fragrance and almost use rose water everyday. When I came to know about this gel, I was super exited to try it as it has rose extracts. I have been using this soothing gel for past few feels and let us now check my detailed review. Before going onto the review, do check few lines about Prakriti Herbals.


Prakriti Herbals Rose Aloe Vera Soothing Gel

Product Description:

A natural concentrate of aloe vera juice and rose water brings life back to dry skin, reducing sunburn, wrinkles and pigmentation.


Price and Quantity:
Rs.120 for 60ml


Usage Directions:
Apply to face and body liberally as a protecting day moisturizer, a nourishing night cream.


Natural Pampering Ingredients:
Aloevera juice, Rose water, CMC, Food Colours and Food Grade Preservatives, Perfume, Purified water.


Shelf Life: 1 year


My Experience with this Product:

Packaging
I was really impressed with this product's packaging when I first received it. It comes in a broad transparent tube made of thick plastic. It has a screw cap which can also be flipped and squeezed to take the product out. There are no leakage or spilling while travel as the packaging is sturdy enough, hence I have no complaints about the packaging part. The pack is simple, cute, easy to use and of course handy; Yes! you can carry it around in your handbag very easily.

Colour, Consistency and Fragrance
The gel is clear and transperant with a very light lavender tint (Which I loved).  It has a moderate to thick consistency and a smooth spreading texture. It goes smooth onto the skin and gets absorbed in a jiffy. The fragrance of this soothing gel can be said as rose water-sh and floral but surprisingly the fragrance is very mild and not over powering. You will like its fragrance if you are a rose water/floral fragrance lover like me and in case if are much on the side of very sweet fruity fragrances, this won't attract you much; and after all, it is a soothing skin gel, no a fruit flavoured cake or chocolate, no so worries :D

How it works
I was impressed of the packaging and consistency of this gel and hence started using it from the day itself after I got it. It goes smooth on the skin and gets absorbed easily without taking much time. Skin feels a nice cooling and relaxing sensation soon after this gel has been applied. I use this gel mostly after washing my face and before applying a moisturizer. When I am out of my toner, it acts well as a toner in closing pores and gives my skin an oil-free even finish. If you have very oily skin and afraid of using any moisturizer (Yikes, most of the moisturizers leave oily skin greasy except some water-based ones, don't you agree?), you can definitely try this gel as your day time moisturizer.
        Simply dab this gel on your facial skin, massage gently until it gets completely absorbed and wear your compact. This will be a great simple moisturizing routing for extra oily skin types. This gel soothes out the dry, stretchy areas and gives a cool relaxing sensation to the skin. If you have normal skin type, use this gel before putting on your moisturizer and dry skin beauties, you will surely need something rich and creamy but you can use this for an instant relief; Say 10-20 minutes, it will keep your skin soft without drying. Currently, I am using this gel as my day time and night time moisturizer (I have oily-combination skin type in monsoons) as this monsoon is making me feel frustrated of irregular temperature. This gel just balances out the moisture loss in cheek areas and keeps my nose areas oil free and this shows that this gel is very much suitable for oily and combination skin typed people. I have nothing bad to say about this soothing gel, it is just perfect for everyday use, especially in summers when our (Oily skin typed people)  faces tend to change as oil wells.
       Rs. 120 for 60ml is not that an expensive price for this multipurpose product, so get one for yourself and use it to know its worth. It can be used as a skin toner for all skin types, moisturizer for oily skin type and what not? It also serves as an under eye gel (Yes! It calms eyes so well) and after tan skin gel. I highly recommend this product to everyone who love gels and rose flavour!


PROS:

• Soothes and refreshes skin
• Gives a nice cooling sensation
• Does provide enough moisture for oily skin types
• Best for summer usage
• Can be used after long sun exposure to calm down skin
• Gives relief from irritating sunburn
• Can be used as an under eye gel
• Mild rose fragrance
• Gets absorbed quickly
• Can be used as a toner as well
• Leaves skin soft, supple and smooth
• Handy and travel friendly packaging
• Price is not expensive comparing with its goodness

CONS:

• Availability is an issue but you can get it from few Indian online shopping sites
• It claims to moisturize all skin types but dry skins would definitely need something rich and creamy. (This can't be taken as a con for the price and other goodness. If you're an oily skin typed person, this will definitely move to your HG list)

Rating: 4.5/5


Recommendation: I highly recommend this product (Yes, It just jumped into my HG list) for every oily and combination skinned beauty out there. Even if you have dry/normal skin type, you must give this a try at least once for its cooling and calming sensation on skin. No one can hate this product, especially the gel lovers!


Would I Repurchase?: What do you think I will say other than YES? :)

Hope you liked this review of Prakriti Herbals Rose Aloe Vera Soothing Gel.

Have you tried it? Do share your views and feedback below!

Product sent by the brand for consideration; Honest review as usual

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Hair Care. About shampoos. Wash the head. Shine and strength of healthy hair.

 Hair should be washed to the extent of contamination. Before washing the head, comb your hair is desirable.Wash your hair - always boiled or filtered water, ie soft. Water softener in the home it can boil and allow to stand for 5-6 hours, or just defend. Can a 2 liter of water add 1 teaspoon of baking soda or a few drops of ammonia.


 Pick a shampoo for hair type, and preferably soft. To find suitable shampoo or not, do this test: Mix in a glass of water with the shampoo and allow the mixture to settle. If you see a curdy precipitate - to use this shampoo is not necessary. This is difficult to wash the shampoo from the hair and can be a problem: seborrhea, dandruff, itching.

 Change is often the shampoo is not necessarily important to choose the right depending on the needs of hair and scalp.For long hair shampoo is better to have two: one for oily hair, which wash the scalp and hair at the base, and the other for dry - wash the entire length of the hair. You also need to use two balms conditioner. Now there is a shampoo for the mixed structure of hair, which is used for skin and hair. It should not be a long time to wash my hair from the hair of the degreased and lose its luster.
 Rinse your hair it is necessary. You can use special balms, conditioners. And you can acidified water with vinegar, preferably apple or grape. The acidified water is used to neutralize the residual alkali on the hair. If the water is hard, then rinse hair with vinegar is absolutely necessary: ​​a tablespoon of 6% vinegar in a bucket of water.


 Dark hair shine from acetic rinse.   Do not believe the inscriptions on shampoos such as "suitable for everyday use." Wash your hair should be two to three times a week. Not more. Otherwise you can damage the hair.   The frequency of shampooing has no effect on hair loss, of course, if properly selected shampoo and you do not comb wet hair. Man loses a day from 50 to 100 hairs regardless of whether or not they are washed.   It is useful to 1-2 times a month instead of shampoo to use sour milk.

 They generously greased hair and rubbed into the skin, and an hour later wash thoroughly with warm water. With frequent shampooing shampoo is applied only once. Hold for thirty seconds and then shampoo wash hair. Well-washed hair "squeak." Do not wash your hair with too hot water. The water temperature should not exceed 50 ° C. Follow the exact dose and expose the air conditioner on your hair the specified time, if you want to get the desired effect. Rinse your hair as long as possible, shampoo, rinse under hot running water for about a minute, and spend as much time on the flushing of the air conditioner.
 Each time, use only a clean towel. Wipe washed hair preferably a hot towel. Dry at room temperature - not the sun, not over the fire, and preferably without a hair dryer. During the drying of the hair do not rub strongly towel wrap your head in a turban and soft movements promakivayuschimi dry hair and then remove the towel. It is advisable to dry the hair naturally in the air - no hair dryer.
 Do the shampoos "brilliance and strength of healthy hair"?Many shampoos promise us "brilliance and strength of healthy hair." The action of the majority of shampoos based on the fact that they form on the surface of the hair thin film. As a result, the hair at the time become thicker, softer and beautifully shiny.But the health ... By advertising of expensive imported shampoos and other "miracle" of hair care products should be treated with caution. For example, one popular American hormonal agent for women at first sight really slows down hair loss, but at the same time only enhances hormonal imbalance. It turns out that it does not cure, and "encourages" the disease, temporarily masking it.
As for shampoos with provitamins, the experts point out that for one type of hair they are useful, but for another - are dangerous. So before you apply, you should consult with your doctor. Dandruff shampoos can help with menthol? Thought so for a long time, but in 1990 the Agency for Food and Drug Administration issued a U.S. document that listed the 223 useless components that are widely used in medicines and cosmetics. Among the substances effective against dandruff, and was menthol. In addition to menthol, the "black list" were boric acid, allantoin, evkalip-thick, juniper and pine resin, methyl salicylate, phenol, povidone-iodine, sodium salicylate, thymol, and many other lesser-known components of the shampoo.
 But do not think that these substances are very very useless. The same menthol is used widely today, being a part of medicine, candy, cosmetics. Justified and its application in a number of shampoos, where he was assigned the role of money is not anti-dandruff and refreshing the component. But the main enemy of anti-dandruff shampoos in the current zinc pyrithione is.

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Essential oils - beauty and health of women

Lovely woman, this topic is for you. We want to always be beautiful and healthy, certainly in terms of health, rather than the volume! We are constantly worried. What to wear and how to dress. How to use makeup to work, how to relax. What kind of perfume to choose the mood of the morning, what a day for a business meeting, which for an evening communion. How to give your image more mysterious and sexy.
Of great importance in this are our hair, their color, shape styling. Important is the condition of the skin, its tenderness, inner glow. But all this makes sense for the beauty of our body, perfect shape. And aggravate our moods and reduce the beauty of our body is capable of cellulite. The deposition of fat in the most popular areas of our body. How nice to look our hips, buttocks and tummy, if not for this cellulite!

And now we are ready to do anything to lose weight, so clearly reminiscent of the excess, in our opinion, the weight. This is a grueling workout at the gym at home and in fitness clubs. This is different (and not always safe) pills for weight loss. Endless and varied diet, which reduces the body to obtain the necessary materials for its normal functioning. And very often, and so that the body lacked something very important for yourself, we signal.

 And we are following the successful passage of a regular diet, perky pounced on the same piece of chocolate, which tried to deny myself. And get even more calories, which are then laid on our sides, and the pope. Lose weight easily, pleasantly and profitably. This will help the essential oils of tropical plants. It is no accident, they were used long ago in the East. Where to devote so much time for pleasure and enjoyment.
 Essential oils for oral use - weight loss, metabolism, health and beauty. Thus, the essential oils. There are so many and they have a broad spectrum of action on the body. Some of them help to cope with stress, calming the nervous system. Indeed, one reason for eating, if your body is not hungry, have the ability to "stick" in trouble. Other oils work on the excretion of excess fluid in the body, which is also a cause of excess weight.
 Still others - improve intestinal function, normalize metabolism and rapid elimination of all unnecessary substances from the body. All these functions are performed by essential oils.
Rosemary oil, a long-shrub plant has tonic properties, normalizes the body's metabolism, while also stimulating the work of the brain, improving memory. Tea with rosemary and thyme mountain. To cook it you need to mix 1 teaspoon of rosemary and thyme, pour boiling water and stand 15 minutes on low heat. Broth to infuse, strain and cool. Take 1/3 cup a day before meals. Rosemary works well on skin. As part of the lotions, prevents it from fading and smoothing, the formation of wrinkles. It tones the face and head.

 Oil of fennel, fennel, anise-flavored, delicately and gently purifies the body, improves digestion. Reduces appetite and hunger, if you just chew on his seed. A fat and sugar sends to the side of proper assimilation, thus correcting the shape and weight.

Fennel tea. 1 teaspoon fennel seeds combine with 2 teaspoons of nettles, pour 3 cups boiling water. Simmer for 15 minutes under the lid closed. Strain, cool, take 1/3 cup 3 times a day. The essential oil of ginger improves circulation, speeds up the metabolism and metabolic processes. At the same time also helps the skin stay longer young and beautiful. Teas from him and with him have exquisite taste and a warming effect. Tea from ginger. Cut strips of ginger, add honey and lemon juice, cover with water. Bring to a boil, boil for 15 minutes, cool, strain and drink from a cup to 2 liters a day. If here we add mint leaves and lemon balm, get tea for weight loss on Hollywood beauties.

 Cardamom, another wonderful tool that from the time of the Roman emperors used from obesity and excessive gluttony. Now, we know that the essential oil of cardamom has beneficial effects on the body and helps to lose weight. Since normalizes metabolism and excretion of toxic wastes and excess fluid from the body. A bath for the body and the skin will make an unusually beautiful and help get rid of skin stretch marks. 8 drops of essential oil of cardamom should be diluted in milk or yogurt, pour in the water for bathing. The water should not exceed 38 degrees C. Take a bath, and you will feel an extraordinary burst of energy.

 An excellent tool for weight loss is black pepper. Its outer layer contributes to the destruction of fat cells, thus helping to burn fat, lowering the rate of insulin in the body. For example, chili pepper contains a substance which is capable of destroying those extra pounds for 20 minutes after eating. Eating foods seasoned with hot peppers we grow thin. And the tasty and healthy.

 Will help you lose weight and grapefruit. Once in the body, it lowers insulin levels, thereby reducing appetite. Eat half of grapefruit or drink 150 ml of juice with each meal and at 2 weeks will decrease your weight by 2 kilograms. If you taste it for you bitter, its juice can be diluted with lemon juice or orange.
These two citrus products are also excellent for weight loss. Since oil and lemon enhances the gastrointestinal tract, utilizing fats and naturally displaying the body of toxins.

 Rosemary, black pepper, fennel, ginger, cardamom, lemon and grapefruit not only help you lose weight. Eat them as food for your health and beauty. Some - as spices, other - make juices. So you will improve the state of the body, strengthen the immune system and feel much more cheerful. A drop of essential oil of the rest put in place a pulse behind the ear, it will help you seduce anyone!

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REVIEW: Kiehl's Stylist Series Silk Groom Serum

Unlike my skin, my hair has a mind of its own... It ignores my pleas, my efforts behind it and completely disregards the amount of money I spend on trying to tame it... Sometimes I feel like pet owner where my skin is a dog and my hair, a cat :P Strange analogy, I know... But pet owners and lovers will agree for sure ;)

This was the story of my life until I found Kiehl's Silk Groom Serum. This was the first product that I bought from Kiehl's and I must say that this totally got me hooked to the brand! I got it from the Kiehl's store in Inorbit Mall in Mumbai when Jinal, Preetha and Jyoti had met up long long time ago ;)

What The Brand Claims
"For A Glossy, Non-Frizz Finish". This unique, ultra-light and non-greasy serum tames frizzy and rebellious hair for a groomed look with a glossy shine. Infused with a blend of natural oils derived from Sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and Soy beans, our formula smoothes frizz and dry-ends and controls hair without weighing it down. Our blend enriched with Vitamin E, protects hair from humidity and boosts shine, leaving hair clean, soft and silky.
For styles ranging from smooth and straight to curly and wavy.

Directions For Use 
Apply a few drops into palm, rub together and smooth through clean, damp hair from roots to ends. Finish with a blow-drier or allow to dry naturally for a non-frizz look or for glossy, springy curls. Apply on dry hair to control split ends and fly-aways.

What I Think?
Well, it doesn't make any claims to nourish your hair and make it stronger and longer and all that jazz. It just says that it tames the frizz and gives a glossy shine to your hair. And yup! It does what it claims to do... FULL STOP... Nothing more, nothing less. No it does not make ones hair greasy and nope it doesn't weight it down... It smells so fresh and spicy-herby... I totally love it!
It comes in a convenient pump dispenser bottle and a little product really really goes a long way! I have been using it since February every single day and I have just finished half of the bottle :) Not bad right? :)

Image of the Product:

On My Hair

Ooohhss And Aaahhhsss!!!
1. It tames frizz and makes your hair feel silky smooth
2. Adds shine and gloss to dull hair.
3. Is not greasy and does not weigh down ones hair
4. Has a very pleasant and a unique fragrance
5. Just a little bit of product goes a really long way.
6. Has a pump dispenser and hence is great to prevent wastage of product :)

Ouches!!
1. It is a bit on the expensive side.
2. Kiehl's products are not available easily in all cities.

Price
It is priced a bit steeply at INR 1350/- for 75ml.

Repurchase?
Oh definitely!

Do I Recommend?
I definitely do recommend for all types of hair. The most endearing thing is that they deliver what they claim! No false claims and no hogwashing the customers.

Overall Rating:
10/10   

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9 Keys How to Maintain a Romantic Relationship

To maintain a romantic relationship, it is sometimes not easy. Would be easier if we knew how to maintain the relationship. We share 9 keys how to maintain a romantic relationship.

Your sweetie needs to know that you enjoy your time together, even when it's not a holiday or your anniversary. Include special treats, such as packing his favorite fruits in the picnic basket, or taking her to a restaurant where her favorite live music will be playing.

1. Tell your partner you love them.

Although it’s true that actions speak louder than words, words often speak more clearly than actions. Take a moment every now and then to verbalize your feelings for your partner. A simple “I love you” or “You mean the world to me” can go a long way towards making your significant other feel wanted, cared for, and secure in your relationship.

2. Show some affection.

Small acts of physical intimacy – the hand on the small of the back as you brush by in the hallway, your arm around their shoulder on the sofa, your hand on their thigh when seated side-by-side, holding hands while walking down the street – give your partner a warm feeling and convey the love and affection you feel for them. The littlest touch can be as important, or even more important, than the longest night of sexual intimacy.

3. Show appreciation for your partner.

Let your partner know on a regular basis what it is that you like most about them – what you admire, what makes you proud, what their strengths are in your eyes. Building a romantic relationship isn’t jsut about the initial bonding – it’s about encouraging and supporting each other’s growth over the course of your lives. Help your partner achieve his or her potential by constantly building them up.

4. Share yourself.

Don’t keep your likes and dislikes, dreams and fears, achievements and mistakes, or anything else to yourself. If it’s important to you, share it with your partner. More than that, be sure to share more with your partner than you do with anyone else. While there is certainly a need for some personal space in even the closest relationship, give as much of yourself and your time as you can bear to your partner.

5. Be there for your partner.

It’s obvious what you need to do when your partner faces a major life challenge like the loss of a job or the death of a loved one. But it’s just as important to be supportive when your partner faces life’s little challenges, too – an argument at work, a rough commute, a misplaced check. Don’t let yourself be a doormat, and definitely don’t stand for physical or verbal abuse, but thicken your skin a little and be the voice of calm and reason when chaos strikes. Listen to what’s bothering them and offer whatever help – even if it’s just sympathy – you can.

6. Give gifts.

Take advantages of opportunities to give material tokens of your love. Just the right book picked up at the bookstore, a special dessert, a piece of jewelry or clothing you noticed at the store – anything small or large that tells them you were thinking of them. Leave a love note for them, or send them an SMS at work to “I love you” – again, the little reminder that they’re always on your mind will help your partner feel better about themselves and secure in your relationship.

7. Respond gracefully to your partner’s demands and shortcomings.

A big killer of relationships is unreasonable expectations. Unless you married a robot, your partner comes pre-loaded with a whole range of human failures and foibles. These are features, not bugs! Learn to recognize and appreciate your partner’s quirks for what they are: an essential part of who they are as people. Since our weaknesses are often at the core of our deepest insecurities, make sure you don’t pick on or otherwise go out of your way to highlight your partner’s flaws.

8. Take nothing for granted.

Cultivate a daily sense of gratitude for your partner and the thousands of little blessings he or she has brought into your life. Remember that, if you’re happy in your relationship, your partner is doing a thousand little things for you every day to make your relationship work (as, hopefully, you are for them). Never take that for granted – a relationship is work of the highest order, and the second you stop it starts to slide away.

9. Strive for equality.

Make sure you follow the Golden Rule in your relationship: do unto your partner as you would have done unto you. Strive for a fair division of household duties and other tasks, and don’t expect or demand special considerations you’d be unwilling to offer in return.

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