Indian Vanity Case

Favourite Shoes & TV Shows

2019-07-11T21:35:00.003+05:30

Just a light-hearted post is for everyone who wants to know what tv shows I'm watching these days. But let's mix it up with my favorite things & props.

All are either on Netflix, Prime or Hotstar. I'll mark the ones I'm hooked to with a ☆

English:

✩ Fleabag ~ This is the funniest show I've ever watched! It's a British drama-comedy

I've only watched 5 episodes so far, and I laugh out loud every time. Watch it, ladies.

☆ Big Little Lies ~ Season 2 is a bit dullsville till now, hope it gets better.

Divorce ~ Just started watching. Starring Sarah Jessica Parker.

Stranger Things ~ Currently on Season 2

Hindi:

Mirzapur ~ Like Sacred Games, even more violence.

Hostages ~ A female doctor & her family are held hostage in their home, because they want her to kill someone she's gonna operate on.

Delhi Crime ~ Based on the Nirbhaya case.

☆ Criminal Justice ~ Murder suspense till the end.

☆ Four More Shots Please ~ India's SATC.

☆ Made In Heaven ~ Wedding planners uncover the secrets behind a big fat Indian wedding.

Foreign:

The Neighbors ~ A Dutch series, with a Desperate Housewives vibe. Also, swinging.

Baby ~ Italian teen drama.

About the Shoes....

Brand: Shuz Touch

Price: Rs.1048 (After discount)

From: Myntra. Link HERE

I got this pair because I liked the ones I wore on my birthday - posted HERE

♡

Hope you're all doing good.

I was a lil' unwell the last 2 weeks, but now I'm alright.

See you again shortly, in a post where I answer WEIRD questions from Instagram ;p

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Pimples? Then You NEED This Product!

2019-07-05T16:56:00.004+05:30

How many social events did you have to attend with a massive cystic pimple, that you can't conceal?

Maybe it's too painful, maybe it's too big, maybe you don't want to antagonize the little b*tch more with makeup.......

One time, in Dundee, before heading out, I thought about putting a piece of cotton & then a band-aid on top of one gross cystic pimple I had. I can't recall whether I really did it, though. Knowing me, I probably did not have band-aid.

You even dread people staring at it, because they say pimples/sty get bigger/worst.

Worry no more. Now we have the answer to all that: COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch.

It will protect, peel & heal those damn pimples in no time!

The patches, that look like glue drops, are fantastic & really work. The also come in 3 sizes.

Ingredients

Right after that little pimple in previous picture, I got another BIG, very painful pimple - Thanks to Nivea Milk Delights Face Wash.......

My chin looks very dry, coz I clicked this photo right after I washed my face & I hadn't applied anything. Plus, I didn't mess around my chin much. It was that painful.

The Cosrx patch did take out this one too. after a few patches.

You can also see the previous pimple above was almost gone.

Must. MUST. Have.

Price ~ Rs.264 (approx)

I got them from Yes Style. They ship to India.

You might also find them from Indian websites that sell K-beauty products. Google!

♡

P.S: I said that I wished for a pimple in this post. I got many after that. So, it's true....

Be careful what you wish for.

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Colorbar Nail Lacquer DAWN

2019-06-26T21:22:00.000+05:30

♡ If you're looking for the perfect pastel yellow nail colour for summer ♡

Colorbar Nail Lacquer DAWN 1076

Price: Rs.199

Other Colorbar Nail Lacquers posted HERE.

♡

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The Skincare Ingredient That Works Like A Charm

2019-06-25T14:29:00.000+05:30

Have you ever used something, and thought, 'Where have you been all my life?!'

You use it on a recurrent skin problem - you'd even rubbed your own tears on this problem (just to see) - and it's the ONLY product that showed immediate results?

C I C A

Real Name: Centella Asiatica

Nickname: Cica

It is also called Tiger Grass, because tigers roll their bodies on it when they're wounded (Don't you just LOVE information about the wilderness like this?) How do the tigers know this, is what I'm wondering.

Cica is dominating most of Korean skincare's Ingredients decks lately. The brand, Some By MI, has launched a serum made with Snail Mucin & Cica, and I can't wait to try that out!

I'm now using the Innisfree Bija Cica Balm, which has proven to me that it does work like a charm.

What It Does:

This balm protects skin against external irritants while helping relieve irritated skin. That's what Innisfree says.

Full Ingredients List Of Innisfree Bija Cica Balm:

WATER, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, SQUALANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, MADECASSOSIDE, MADECASSIC ACID, ASIATICOSIDE, ASIATIC ACID, TORREYA NUCIFERA SEED OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, ORCHID EXTRACT, OPUNTIA COCCINELLIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, CAMELLIA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, C12-16 ALCOHOLS, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, PALMITIC ACID, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, POLYSORBATE 60, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, TROMETHAMINE, DISODIUM EDTA, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL

What it doesn't have:

6-Free system: paraben-free, animal ingredient-free, mineral oil-free, synthetic coloring-free, artificial fragrance-free, imidazolidinyl urea-free.

Price: Rs.1530/ 40 ml.

What it's good for:

1. Contact Dermatitis/Nickel Allergy ~ My ears are always inflamed because of all the earrings I wear. I've used Fucibet, Aloe Vera Gel, Boroline, my own tears again....and though they give some relief, they don't really heal. I used this balm, and my ears haven't itched or swelled up since.
Even real gold earrings are no good for me, btw. My skin rejects all kinds of jewelry. NOW I WILL SHOW IT!!!

2. Razor/Waxing/Tweezing Bumps ~ That lotion meant to treat sensitive skin & ingrown hair, Tend Skin, has been on my 'to-try list' for over 10 years, but it was always out of reach. Now that I've discovered Cica, I am actually looking forward to my next very painful waxing sesh, if you know what I mean. This is actually what I got this balm for, and BINGO.

3. Surgical Scars ~ From what I've witnessed so far, I'm pretty sure this will work like magic on fresh scars.

4. Pimples? I used it on a minor pimple-like bump one night, and it was gone the next morning.

5. Wrinkles? Since it protects the skin from external damage, I guess it would make it more resilient & prevent sagging. That is all I can say from what I've read up.

Don't ask me what that swatch/ART is

So, if you have: acne, easily-irritated skin, eczema, etc..... you know what to look for.

Girls, boys..... it will come in handy for something.

This is one product I know I'll need my entire life.

I'm probably gonna get it in all forms -

Face Wash

FTE (First Treatment Essence)

Serum

Body Wash,

Body Lotion,

Face Mist

Heart & Soul Cica Balm, if available.

Etc.

♡

Bye Bye,

~~Cica~~ See ya!

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Now In India

2019-06-22T22:47:00.000+05:30

I was (and still am) so bored with the beauty scene here in India, because everything on my wish list isn't available here. I hadn't bought an eyeshadow palette since the Revolution Flawless 4 Palette, like, over 1 year ago. I don't even want to go makeup shopping anywhere in this city anymore.

So, when news got out that Sephora India was bringing Anastasia Beverly Hills, or 'ABH', to our shores, I was like, "Ahhhh......water!"

Products launched:

Eyeshadow Palettes:

Modern Renaissance ~ Rs.4800

Soft Glam ~ Rs.4800

Norvina ~ Rs.4800

Riviera (Limited Edition) ~ Rs.5500

Lipglosses

Loose Highlighters

Eyebrow Pencils & Dip Brow Pots

They do not have the Liquid Lipsticks at the moment.

Price Range is Rs.2000+ on all the products.

Riviera 'Vs' Modern Renaissance

Modern Renaissance Palette is a cult favorite, and though I do see it's charm, I've always like the SUBCULTURE Palette more, but it wasn't launched. So, I finally..... f-i-n-a-l-l-y!!!.... after the SA right there in the pic showed them to me side-by-side 3-4 times.....decided to get Riviera, just because the colors look more exciting.

SHADES:

Sails (Matte white)

Yacht (Duo Chrome mauvy taupe with a violet shift)

Seychelles (Metallic aqua marine)

Palermo (Metallic jewel pink)

Seaside (Duo Chrome silver with a subtle blue shift)

Inheritance (Metallic true gold)

Mediterranean (Metallic sky blue)

Estate (Matte soft pastel peachy pink)

Cabana (Matte muted birch mustard)

Coastline (Matte pastel soft peach)

Bahamas (Matte bright bold candy hot pink pressed pigment)

Monte Carlo (Matte cool mid-tone pink)

Cannes (Matte bright violet purple pressed pigment)

Palm (Matte dark chocolate brown pressed pigment)

Also includes a dual-ended brush & large mirror inside.

I played with the palette yesterday, using mostly the 1st five colours on the bottom row

I'm hoping they'll launch the Liquid Lipsticks & Subculture Palette, too, soon.

Happy Weekend, All! ♡

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Why Use An Eyelash Serum?

2019-06-15T13:32:00.001+05:30

Apply Castor Oil.

Apply Vaseline.

Apply a mixture of castor, coconut & olive oils.

Eyelash surgery, where they'd sew individual hair on your eyelids.

....................

I've read every article on eyelash thickening tips, but never tried any. I have never even seen Castor Oil in real life, but I swear I've been meaning to get it for my lashes since I was 18 years old!

I've only tried using Vaseline, which did improve the density of my lashes, but it always made my vision blurry when it got inside my eyes.....

....and now, I'm finally using the Etude House My Lash Serum....

This lash serum seem to be very popular, and it's one product with a lot more good reviews than bad ones. I think it's because it's not an overpriced eyelash product, that arouses high expectations. Everybody can try it, and keep buying it - like a convenience store lip balm.

Ingredients (taken from Etude House website): Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, ethanol, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, polyacrylic acid, tromethamine, blood not -32, blood not -6, disodium this dithiol this (???), dangyak extract, carbonate, biotin, sodium hyaluronidase, Maltodextrin, Ginseng Extract, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, iris extract, Aloe Vera leaf extract, Yellow No. 4.

*I see no Parabens on this list, whereas I've seen some sites list the common parabens. So, I really don't know.

HOW TO USE IT?

Just apply it like a mascara, from root to tip.

DOES IT WORK?

Personally, I have not noticed any change in length or volume on my lashes, but I'm really liking it because:

1. It's not oily/greasy, so I can include it in my makeup routine & use it with my mascara.

2. When I use it as a base for mascara, it makes mascara application easier. It makes my lashes more moist & stretchy/pliable, and prevents clumping.

3. Since I always use waterproof mascaras, using something nourishing on them prevents them from becoming brittle (and snap!)

Price of Etude House My Lash Serum: Rs.295 (or anywhere under 400 rupees)

I got it from Yes Style. They ship to India.

♡

Is A Lash Serum A Necessity?

Imagine applying hairspray on your hair everyday, and then never using a conditioner when you wash it.

Since I use mascara daily, especially a thicker & more drying waterproof formula, I feel better about using something to condition them.

So, ya, I think it's a necessity.

I'm gonna repurchase this one, and might try other ones within, or near, the same price range.

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38 Years Old, A Romance Novel Life & Unending Shopping Addiction

2019-06-12T17:37:00.002+05:30

Life's been more exciting than any vacation I've ever been on.

Not necessarily good or perfect, and I fall down a lot, but when I'm up & my antennas aren't disrupted (and I dress up a bit), it's something else.

Hot & intense, unpredictable & 'Romance Novel-esque' ;)

(This is gonna prick some people..... *ahem*)

It's true what they say, life really does begin in your late 30's, because that's when you know, without a shadow of a doubt, who you really are & who/what you WANT.

These days, my soul screams for the things it craves at 3:55 am.

Either that, or Ziizayne has kicked me in his sleep again.

As some of you know, my birthday happened too soon again, and I am officially 38 years old now.

I know I'm 3 weeks late with my mandatory birthday post & it's been sitting idly in my drafts since.

So, for all of you waiting to see a Birthday Haul....

Aside from my entire outfit here, I collected some things before my birthday:

ZARA Textured Sweater

ZARA Forget Me Not Perfume

ZARA Rhinestone Hair Clips

H&M White Lace Trainers (also available in black)

Raw Hide Nude Sandals : These are the most comfortable heels I've ever worn!

I got them from Venus Steps. Also available at Lifestyle Stores.

Colorbar Nail Lacquers:

Marshmallow (mint), Dawn (pastel yellow), Sing a' Pink & Evanna (Pinks)

Pinks shown here & other shades here

Kiko Milano:

Hydro Pro Glow Moisturizer ~ Brightening cream with hyaluronic acid.

Waterflower Magic Nourishing Lip Oil. I talked about it here

Waterflower Magic Blush in 03 Pink Shiver.

MAC Studio Fix Powder NC 25

MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick Scattered Petals

Shown here.

Forever New 3-piece Earrings Set.

I picked up that withered jasmine flower from the ground at Zii's school. To smell it.

ZARA Forget Me Not Perfume ~ I LOVE IT!

Wearing the Zara top here. Pic captured by Ziizayne

Birthday Outfit:

Top: Forever New, from Vintage Soiree Collection.

Bermuda Skort: ZARA.

(I wanted to wear a pastel blue something that I couldn't find.)

Bag: Forever New Lila Circle Bag (isn't it too cute?)

Shoes: Shuz Touch (Size 33, from Myntra)

Earrings & Necklace: Forever New

No cherry in my Cosmopolitan

Because her SOUL is made of WILDFLOWERS.....

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The MOST BEAUTIFUL Beauty Product I've Ever Seen!

2019-05-27T17:21:00.003+05:30

Aaahhhhhhhh!!!

It's so beautiful, I want to cry..... and I want to put it next to my pillow when I sleep!

This is Kiko Milano Lip Oil Waterflower Magic Nourishing Lip Oil, with Cornflower and Pink Helichrysum Petals just floating in it.

It was my first ever visit to the Kiko Milano store, and I was just gonna browse & see what the brand is all about, but I ended up finding an unforgettable product.

This lip oil is part of the Limited Edition Waterflower Magic Collection, and I wanna go buy 3 more, just so I have some back-ups.

Yes, it is really good too. I use it at night, and wake up with silky smooth & plumper lips.

IN LOVE!

Price: Rs.1150/-

♡

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Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink ~ POET, DREAMER, PHILOSOPHER, ROMANTIC

2019-05-24T14:13:00.003+05:30

They're beautiful, but they are my least favorite liquid lipsticks, till date.

I was drawn to the shade range, but the formula is not one I want in a liquid lipstick - or any lipstick, for that matter.

They are too sticky, and feel sticky forever! Literally, like 50% dry paint. I dread sticking my top & bottom lips together when I'm wearing these, so I end up pouting like a fish.

BUT, they do last forever too. They are truly waterproof & are the hardest to wipe off - even at the end of the day. You'll need more than a tissue.

(Kudos to the ladies who do video swatches of these!)

Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Swatches: Poet, Dreamer, Philosopher, Romantic

Poet & Dreamer are my favorites.

Philosopher makes me look like a corpse.

(I got it when I was lilac-obsessed.)

Romantic is one of the most intense fuchsia pinks.

Unless they re-formulate, I'm done with these lipsticks after these 4 shades.

*I've heard some people saying the formula of these lipsticks is different in India, but I don't really know if that's true.

Price: Rs.650/-

My Rating: 3/5

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Preview: MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick Scattered Petals

2019-05-23T16:07:00.002+05:30

MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick Scattered Petals

Price: Rs.1650.

♡

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Pink Duet | NOTW

2019-05-07T23:53:00.003+05:30

Nails Of The Week

It's a mood.

Wearing 2 slightly different shades of the same colour.

Sing a' Pink #217, Evanna #215

Colorbar Nail Lacquers:

Sing a' Pink #217 ~ Darker pink (with micro shimmer)

Evanna #215 ~ Lighter pink (plain glossy pink)

♡

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Serving You Some TEA......

2019-04-30T23:28:00.001+05:30

Since some of you have been saying that I don't post personal stuff anymore, I thought I'd do a non-beauty related post, and serve you some rather tepid personal "TEA"......

♡ I'm functioning well again, after I finished watching Criminal Justice. I can sleep (almost) peacefully again.

♡ Made In Heaven is another TV show I was hooked too, but it didn't stress me out as much.

♡ If I gain weight, it's because of the coconut crackers in these pictures.

♡ I get up at 7:00 am to get Zii ready for school. Then I go to bed at either 12:00 am....or 4:00 am. 2019 is just gonna go *like that*, and I'll wake up one day & Zii is 10 years old.

♡ Speaking of Zii, he doesn't want to go back to school after ever weekend, so we have the same argument every Sunday night.

♡ It's my birthday month again. I'll turn 38, but currently feel about 42. Although I'm still drawn to kiddish things, as you can see.

♡ Somebody wrote: "LEARN TO PARK, FUCKER" on my car's bonnet, probably with a car key, or a coin. This was last year, and I'm now still driving around with that poetry.

♡ On a positive note, I live in a world of unicorn coffee mugs, and heart-shaped teacup saucers, and lilac-coloured ice-cream....

Biscuits ~ Gone Mad Gery Coconut Crackers

(Really gone mad over these! I first tried the cheese ones, which are now in a cabinet, feeling neglected.)

Available on Amazon HERE.

Ice-Cream ~ London Dairy Ice-cream with Yogurt Berry Delight.

Available on Big Basket HERE.

(The berries-looking balls are actually those khatta-meetha thingies I picked up randomly from a store just because they looked like raspberries.)

Heart-shaped Candies ~ Heartbeat Lychee flavoured candies..

(Stolen from my son's stash.)

Tea ~ Brooke Bond Red Label. Favorite. Always.

Kiss Me Tea Cup & Heart Saucer ~ I bought from a Hallmark in my hometown.

Crystal Dessert Spoon ~ Daiso Japan. More pics HERE.

Macaron Spoon ~ Came with a pink ice-cream tumbler.

Speak again soon! ♥

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How To Reduce Hair Loss In 1 MONTH

2019-04-26T14:15:00.003+05:30

S-I-L: "Your hair looks thicker now. What did you do?"

Me: "REALLY?!"

She saw me in January '19 last, and said the above words in Feb '19. That's why I wrote "In 1 Month" in the title, it's not clickbait! 😄

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1. I CHANGED MY SHAMPOO & oiled my hair. I was always using L'Oreal Vitamino Shampoo. I mix 2 shampoos together - an Aloe Vera & Bringha shampoos. I even left the Indulekha Bringha Hair Oil overnight.

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2. I ask for Olaplex when I get my hair colored. They strengthen the hair bonds during chemical treatments. I've been meaning to the Olaplex No.3 to use at home.

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3. I stopped using Dry Shampoo so much. I read that over-drying of the scalp & oil-absorbing build-up irritates the hair follicles, which ultimately leads to hair shedding. Makes sense to me, especially when I'm losing hair mostly on my crown/top areas. If I have to use one, I now use the Innisfree Don't Worry No Sebum Dry Shampoo, which leaves no white residue & doesn't feel heavy.

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4. This is IMPORTANT if you live somewhere where there's hard water. I installed a water softener in the shower. I've realized for the longest time that it's the water in Gurgaon that's a major cause of my excessive hair loss, because after every hair wash, I see an unnatural amount of hair in the drain. After only 1 week of installing this...umm... invention, I could literally feel the weight of my hair again. It's made to reduces chlorine, limescale & other impurities in water. Now we have this installed on the tap, as well.

Got it from Amazon India HERE

*If you're getting this, please read the instructions properly. Apparently, you have to flip the filter inside every 45 days, which I missed reading.

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5. Lastly, I stopped drinking WHITE WINE. After a bit of research, I found out white wine causes hair loss in several cases. I've stopped drinking alcohol altogether, but if I'm in the mood once in a while, I stick with beer or red wine.

🍷

♡

Many of you have been telling me to post this for a while, so I apologize for the delay.

Hope it was helpful, if only to an extent.

I'm trying some new hair products, like a Hibiscus Shampoo, etc. More natural/organic stuff, without SLS & Parabens.

Will post an update in June.

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Skincare Organizer ~ Rose Gold

2019-04-11T21:34:00.001+05:30

I wanted a portable skincare organizer which isn't acrylic or plastic + would look alright on the vanity, and I think that's sorted for now. You don't know how many times I almost knocked these bottles off the table, because I was keeping them all over the place!

This basket tray is actually real stainless copper.

I keep cotton pads in that tin container, which was a birthday gift from my friends.

Real Copper Organizer Tray & Pop-up Cotton Swab Dispenser: From Viny Pop, a store like Miniso Japan.

Copper Organizer: Rs.550

(They had a whole set of copper organizers too - pen/brush holder & a smaller basket tray like this)

Cotton Swab Dispenser: Rs.250

If you're interested, you can check out some rose gold organizers on Amazon India HERE

If you're new, and eyeing my skincare products, you can check out my skincare post HERE

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Eyelash Extensions | Best & Worst Places In Delhi

2019-04-11T14:44:00.003+05:30

First time I got Eyelash Extensions, I had to walk with bloodshot watery eyes to a nearby supermarket to get eye drops. The glue stung badly & the lashes pricked every time I opened my eyes..... it was h-o-r-r-i-b-l-e! This was in MBK Mall, Bangkok, done by a girl who was in awe of my "V-shaped jawline", which is a sought-after facial feature for a lot of the girls there, she told me. I guess that compliment was the consolation prize I got from that experience, because I used to think my jawline was "too pointy".

Anyway, read what happens next in the 'How To Remove Eyelash Extensions If You Don't Like Them?' section below.....

I've gotten eyelash extensions 3 times so far, and here's all I can say about them.....

Types Of Eyelash Extensions:

Human ~ Most expensive. They may seem like the best choice, but if you want falsies-looking lashes, human hair isn't gonna look like that, unless they stack a lot of them.

Mink ~ Less expensive than human hair, and like false eyelashes.

Silk ~ They look like mink, but are softer & silkier. They might look too glossy & not natural-looking.

Synthetic Acrylic ~ These are the cheapest, and feel more plasticky. However, there are variants of this type too, they have made some with a more natural/softer feel.

Which is right for you?

You have to pick the type which your natural lashes can hold/support. This is why the acrylic ones are the cheapest & heaviest

*In these pics, I have some American acrylic ones which have an upward curl, so they didn't droop.

Application Time:

No longer than 1 hour, from an expert.

Price Of Eyelash Extensions In Delhi:

Rs.3500-4500+ depending on the type of lashes you pick.

In Nova Lash, it costs Rs.7000+

Pros Of Eyelash Extensions:

~ You don't need mascara anymore. You can't even apply mascara, for that matter.

~ If long & thick lashes make up about 70% of your glam quotient, then you can save so much time applying makeup.

~ Well...you wake up looking glam always & photos are almost always good 👸

~ You have falsies on all.the.time. without any worries of them coming off from either or both ends... argh! Mine's always the inner corners, and they'd just hang loose or pop up...ugh!

~ If you have hooded lids like me, they give your eyes a lift & your lids don't look as heavy/droopy.

Cons Of Eyelash Extensions:

~ You can't wash you eyes properly. I still splashed water, though, but I couldn't rub... or wipe them dry properly. It's a kind of a stressful time every time I cleaned my face, tbh.

~ Applying eyeshadows can be a bit difficult if you have a small lid space, because your extensions are always in the way.

~ You can't get hot/warm water on them because of the glue, so showering your head is a challenge. I shampoo my head upside down using a bucket & a mug instead of the shower.

~ I have to be careful applying eye cream & all my other skincare products as well, coz you can't get any emollients/oils on them. I hated not being able to properly use my Korean Cleansing Balms/Oils.

~ They can make your eyes look too spidery & unnatural if you aren't wearing any eye makeup. One might think they won't need makeup anymore & just look the prettiest without any effort, but most would still need some, just to balance out the look - like mascara on bottom lashes & some eyeshadow here and there.

~ Real lashes might fall off with the extensions, or break into half. BUT they do grow back - I know this, coz they did after I lost almost all my left eye's lashes after the first Bangkok experience 😒.

~ Like nail extensions, there's a possibility of infections if not done hygienically, or your eyes react badly to the glue used.

~ Lastly, can you cry? Hahaha....nope!

Yes, some do come off along with tears.

How Long Do Eyelash Extensions Last For?

In tip top condition, 2 months. They start really falling off after 1.5 months. I got them done in October last year, and they still looked fine in December.

You can get them touched-up every 3 weeks, or so. They can just replace the fallen ones.

How To Remove Eyelash Extensions If You Don't Like Them?

Use oil, like a cleansing oil or olive oil. Soak some on cotton pads, and press them over your lashes. Let the oil sink in, before trying to pull out the extensions. Do it patiently, so you don't end up pulling out your real lashes. But you probably will pull out your real lashes, especially if you're born with thin/weak lashes.

This is how I did it after the 1st experience - I woke up in the middle of the night, around 2:30 am, BECAUSE I JUST COULDN'T TAKE THE TORTURE ANYMORE!!!

My Advice:

Always get the "classic" or "natural" ones the first time, just so they don't feel too heavy. If they feel pokey, let the beautician know immediately. You shouldn't feel any pricks even while they're being done, because there should be a distance of 1/2 to 1 mm away from your eyelids.

The 1st time in Bangkok, I asked for the "Barbie Doll Style", and came out looking like a sulky child who lost her Barbie Doll 😂

BEST Eyelash Extension in Delhi:

THE LASH ROOM, Greater Kailash 1, M-Block Market.

It's a very small place in the lower ground floor. Literally a room. My experience there was a breeze -I didn't feel any discomfort, it didn't take long, and I was very happy with how they looked & how long they lasted.

*Please keep in mind that it also depends on the person doing it. The guy who did mine was a PRO.

WORST Eyelash Extension in Delhi:

LEYAN Beauty Lounge, Saket.

The most arrogant woman did my extensions there. She kept telling her assistant how time-consuming it was, the glue was all hard & difficult to work with, The worst thing was they used a tape much like sellotape on my undereye area & my eyebrows, and when they peeled it off my skin.... you can imagine. Really, WORST unprofessional service!

The guy from The Lash Room also said what a bad job it was when I showed him a picture of my previous lash extensions.

Will I get Eyelash Extensions again?

Maybe, maybe not. I want to, but I also don't want to, mainly coz my natural lashes just grew back fully recently, after my last extensions about 4 months ago.

Btw, I'm really liking the Maybelline Total Temptation Mascara right now- it seems it works better after a month or so (like most mascaras, I've noticed)

♡

Hope this post was helpful to you gals considering getting Eyelash Extensions.

If you have any other places you'd like to recommend, please share!

Until next time.....

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Makeup Revolution Tropical Paradise Eyeshadow Palette & Matte Nude Lipstick Collection

2019-04-08T22:17:00.001+05:30

The last time I bought an eyeshadow palette was exactly ONE YEAR AGO! It was the Makeup Revolution Flawless 4 Palette, which is the only palette I've been using since then & a couple of pans are almost empty.

This palette is the only one from the brand that interested me after all this time, and I was glad that they're 10% Off at Lifestyle. I hate 10% discounts, but something is better than nothing. Myntra is currently having 35% discount on Makeup Revolution, but these products aren't available there, unfortunately.

Revolution Pro Lipstick Collection Matte Nude

Price: Rs.~~1250~~ 1125

Shades:

Matte Nude Naked

(I basically bought this collection for this shade)

Matte Nude Raw

Matte Nude Real

Matte Nude Protect

Matte Nude Truth

(L-R): Naked, Raw, Real, Protect, Truth

Revolution TammiX Tropical Paradise Eyeshadow Palette

Price: Rs.~~1950~~ | 1755

Shades:

1. Moonlight – white shimmer

2. Pina Colada – pale gold shimmer

3. Enchanting – copper shimmer

4. Queen Lou – light brown shimmer

5. Burning Heat – rose gold shimmer

6. Tropical – orange matte

7. Majestic – dark raspberry matte

8. Coralline – maroon matte

9. Paradise – khaki shimmer

10. Exotic – bronze gold shimmer

11. Carnival – purple shimmer

12. Caribbean – pink shimmer

13. Golden Sands – gold shimmer

14. Purpy Purps – purple matte

15. Rainforest – dark khaki matte

16. Treasure – tawny brown shimmer

17. Waterfall – ocean blue matte

18. Adventure – pecan brown matte

19. Midnight Stroll - black matte

20. Rich Soil - wood brown matte

21. Coconut Cream – cream matte

22. Nutmeg – caramel brown matte

23. Isle of Spice – cinnamon matte

♡

I was gonna swatch the lipsticks at least, but the camera's battery ran out!

I guess they didn't wanna be touched yet ;)

Have a good week, everyone!

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He Can Turn Me Into Anything He Wants.

2019-03-23T21:34:00.002+05:30

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Saying Goodbye To Expired Makeup

2019-03-22T20:05:00.001+05:30

When it's time. It's time.

Every Makeup Hoarder's nightmare, and I'm living it right now.

All these have been with me for over 5 years or more now. I've valued them & treated them with respect (and extreme care!)

These are about 80% of the make-up I have to let go of. There are still some in some boxes that I need to sort out. I don't touch them anymore, and now they're just there occupying all the space.

All MAC Lipsticks will go to the Back To Mac program, so at least I'll get some free lipsticks to replace a few.

NO, I won't give EXPIRED stuff away to other people.

YES, it hurts.

I'll be fine.

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I Lilac You

2019-03-21T13:56:00.001+05:30

Lilac.

I Lilac it too much right now. It will make all my decisions this year.

Featured Products:

COLab Unicorn Dry Shampoo

MAC Mineralize Blush Sakura (Quite Cute Collection)

Etude House Dreaming Swan Eye & Cheek Blusher #4 Releve Purple.

Etude House Minnie Touch Blusher from XOXO Minnie Collection - More pictures here.

Inglot Eyeshadow 493 Shine. More pics here.

Colorbar Nail 'Sister's Secret' (more pics here)

Deborah Milano Fluid Velvet Liquid Mat #14 'Peonia'

Etam top

♡

I pictured this post differently, with a lot of amazing LILAC things I don't have with me yet.

But I couldn't wait any longer, and picked stuff from my stash.

Another one is coming.....

Btw, did you notice I changed the blog color too? =D

HAPPY HOLI, EVERYONE!

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The Only Lip Balms I Need

2019-03-20T20:03:00.002+05:30

These are the only lip balms I've been using since 2018.....

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Lip Balm (Original) SPF 15 : So so surprised how good this one is! I love the curved shape made to fit lip shape. I wear matte liquid lipsticks all day, and this heals my super dry (and sometimes, tortured) lips overnight.

Price: Rs.130.

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15: If I had to pick one clear & simple lip balm I'd go back to, I guess I'd currently pick this. It does what its made for. I think this is my 2nd tube, if I remember correctly.

Price: Rs.164

Jub Jub Lip Balms: If I'm in the mood for flavored tinted lip balms, I use these eos dupes I found at a store in MBK Mall, Bangkok. They are very good, and maybe I like them better than the eos ones.

Price: Rs.345, each (approx.)

I got all 3 on the top shelf ~ Strawberry Cheesecake (which I'd finished), Hokkaido Melon, Berry Blossom.

♡

Now, Skincare & Lips. DONE!

The Hair loss post many of you are waiting for is coming shortly.

Will be back later with another post....

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I Used Only Korean Skincare Products For 3 Years

2019-03-13T23:40:00.001+05:30

~ I recently had to wish for a pimple, just so I'd be able to test the CosRX Acne Pimple Master Patch. What I'm saying is, I haven't had any serious, hi-fi pimples for the past 3 years.

(Just 1 time: I was at a Watson's in Bangkok in May 2018, and I saw this Garnier Sakura White Serum. It was pink & pretty, so I bought a sample-sized tube. I applied it on my face that night, and next morning I woke up with a big cystic pimple on my forehead.)

~ I was gonna get fillers on 2 deep frown lines on my forehead. Now they look ironed out. Though I started making a conscious effort not to frown so much & wear sunglasses whenever I'm out, I know it's hugely due to the extra products I was using.

~ Pitted scars are smaller & those tiny white bumps under eyes (milia seeds) are gone.

~ Skin texture is smoother & more polished than when it was in my early 20's.

~ As for dark spots, lighter sun spots are gone. But deeply-embedded pigmentation patches have not changed much. However, I must say that I haven't used many heavy-duty Korean"Whitening" products yet.

*******

Those are some of the results I got from using only Korean Skincare products consistently for the past 3, or so, years.

I came across a quote, which says: "Don't sell a product, sell an experience."

My mind instantly traveled to all my Korean Skincare Products, because each and every product I've used have been an experience.

I started in 2015, and then it slowly became my BIGGEST OBSESSION. If I'm not using a K-Beauty product yet, I'm reading about it & researching the benefits of its ingredients.

Products I've used. *Derma Roller is another story.*

*Earlier products*

The K-Beauty 10 Step Routine (My Way):

STEP 1: DOUBLE CLEANSING. Using a cleansing oil/balm & then a foam/gel cleanser.

STEP 2: SCRUB or PEELING GEL

(Only 1-2 times a week)

STEP 3: TONER.

STEP 4: EYE CREAM.

STEP 5: SHEET MASK

(Only 1-3 times a month)

STEP 6: ESSENCE

STEP 7: SERUM/AMPOULE

(I never skip this step.)

STEP 8: MOISTURIZER or EMULSION

STEP 9: SUNBLOCK

(Only during day time)

STEP 10: SLEEPING MASK or NIGHT TREATMENT.

*You skip STEP 10 during the day & STEP 9 at night.

To simplify it, here are the products I'm currently using most of the time.....

1. Double Cleansing: Banila Co Zero Cleansing Balm to remove makeup. Foam cleansers I've been using are: The Face Shop Rice Water Bright, Innisfree Volcanic Pore Cleanser & It's Skin Mangowhite Cleansing Foam.

2. Peeling Gel: It's Skin Mangowhite Peeling Gel (My favorite so far)

3. Toner: Son & Park Beauty Water.

4. Eye Cream: Etude House Pink Vital Water Eye Serum

5. Sheet Mask (not shown): Not a necessity for me, really. Though I've used most of the Innisfree ones.

6. Essence (not shown): I was using Innisfree Soybean Essence.

7. Serum/Ampoule: It's Skin Caviar Serum (which I LOVE & will repurchase) or Klaire's Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop.

8. Moisturizer: Etude House Pink Vital Water Cream. I need a moisturizer when I'm using a whitening serum, which is usually watery. But if I'm using a Snail serum/ampoule, which is slimy in texture, I skip moisturizer. This all also depends on the weather.

9. Sunblock: Innisfree Daily UV Essence Water Base SPF 50+ PA+++. This is not my favorite. I like Missha one. I prefer sunblocks in essence form

10. Sleeping Mask: Laneige Water Sleeping Mask.

My absolute favorite skincare product of all time.

Do I do this full 9-10 step routine everyday? Yes, only at night. Then, in the morning, I use only foam cleanser---till Step 9. But, of course, I sleep with my makeup on quite often too. So the routine is done in the morning.

I had gotten bored of using the same products, coz they really do last a while! So I recently got some of the popular Korean skincare products right now:

Yes Style Haul:

Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel

Dear Klaires Freshly Juiced Serum Vitamin C & Centella Asiatica Extracts

Etude House Lash Serum

Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Borabit Ampoule

Koelf Ruby Bulgarian Rose Hydro Gel Eye Patch

Nacific Phyto Niacin Whitening Essence

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm

Son & Park Beauty Water

Skin & Lab Pink Clay Facial Mask

CosRX Acne Pimple Master Patch (Mentioned at the start of this post)

Klaire's Gentle Black Cleansing Puff (FREE with purchase, with a sheet mask)

Yes Style shipped my package from Singapore & I did not have to pay Customs charges, coz they

********

Myntra Haul:

The Face Shop Chia Seed Hydrating Facial Toner

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Lotion

Myntra was selling The Face Shop products at discounted prices - upto 30% off.

*******

♡

This is a topic that shall continue. This post has been sitting in my drafts for over a year, and I will click publish NOW, whether it's good/informative enough or not.

In the next posts, I'll list down The BEST MUST-TRY Korean Skincare Products I've tried so far, and in another, I'll share my weekly/monthly routines and how I rotate between ALL the products - because I'm about to buy more ;p

This.

This is where I'll try everything, if I could.

This is where I'm going ALL IN.

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5 Girly Perfumes For Spring

2019-03-12T20:19:00.005+05:30

5 Things:

1. Spring Cleaning is #1 this month. Thinking about redecorating my dressing room too - some florals, some color....hope I don't get bored when I don't find what I want.

2. Two songs at the top of my playlist: WAR:Jay Sean & All I Got:Said The Sky & Kwesi.

3. My help left on 3rd March for her village, and she'll be back till May. She's the best & doesn't talk much, and I don't know how I'll man--- well, I got another temp today..... but I miss my original one already! Sometimes, I feel like just ringing her in Bengal, and....I don't know.

4. Four More Shots Please on Prime. India's SATC, ladies! ;)

5. Five Girly Perfumes I selected for spring, during this "Spring Cleaning" phase of mine......

(Only 1 of them was gifted by a man. Others, by myself for myself.)

Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream

Bulgari Rose Goldea

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce (More pics here)

Victoria's Secret Bombshell

Hugo Boss Ma Vie

♡

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Terminal 3 Haul

2019-03-06T14:33:00.004+05:30

Imagine forgetting your airport haul bag, above the sink, in an airport washroom.
Then you're running towards the boarding gate, because it's the FINAL CALL (...as yoozh).
Halfway, you realize the bag is not in your hand, and you're left with 2 choices:
Run back to the washroom, which would take about 2 minutes - OR - continue running to the plane & secretly shed some tears during the journey.

It took me 5 seconds to have a very small heart attack & turn back.......

Satya Paul Wallet ~ Because instant attraction.

Accessorize Sunglasses ~ Because I forgot to carry sunglasses.

Rage Chocolate ~ Because of the packaging. (Actually from the landing airport, not T3)

♡

Just a quick post, as I'm still out of town.

Speak again soon!

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My Casual Black Tights For Winter

2019-02-27T20:47:00.004+05:30

Remember in Sex And The City when Carrie ran out of ideas, and thought about writing about her sock drawer - "Men as socks"?

Well... me, I would've thought about my tights drawer - "Men as tights".

Like her, I don't know where I'd go with that.

(...and I'm afraid the one-liner in my head right now sounds kinda sexist.)

If you're interested to peek into a corner of said tights drawer, then here are my casual/everyday black tights this winter:

1. Velvet Plush Black Tights, Primark ~ Before leaving UK, I made it a point to get these. They're the warmest tights out there, and obviously quite thick.

2. Woolen Semi-Sheer Black Tights, Forever New ~ Semi-sheer with a cable knit type of pattern. Kind of an itchy material this, but they're warm.

3. Shimmery Tights, H&M ~ If disco pants look hideous on you, then shimmery tights could be an alternative =D

4. Sheer Polka Dot Black Tights, H&M ~ My moderately "dressy"-slash-casual tights. Every girl should own a pair of polka-dotted tights, I think :)

5. Fleece-Lined Black Tights, Primark ~ These are the best for any kind of winter, since you can wear them under jeans as well + they double up as socks.

6. 40 Denier Tights, H&M ~ Must-have tights for me. They're plain, between opaque & sheer, and go with everything. These came in a pack of 2.

♡

Couldn't post for 2 days, because I'm out of town & busy.

Will make up that.

Speak again shortly.

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Cute Toddler Things

2019-02-23T10:30:00.000+05:30

The first time Ziizayne asked me to buy this panda set at a store, I told him they're all broken & I'd search online instead. To him, this "ONLINE" is a magical place.

To me, it's where the discounts are (read: Firstcry)

Skip Hop Panda Plate, Bowl, Spoon & Fork Set

(Don't you just LOVE Skip Hop stuff? So many animals to choose from!)

Mothercare Car Embossed Sweater

Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Volkswagen Beetle Checkmate Pawn.

If you're interested in the sweet props ~ Alpenliebe Strawberry & Soulfull Multigrain Loopies... and another Hot Wheels car just like that 😋

Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Volkswagen Beetle Checkmate Pawn

↑↑↑

Bought this for myself, because he didn't want to buy it (twice!) But now he wants it.

I gave it to him - in exchange for a Hot Wheels Minion Car ;p

♥

Happy Weekend, Everyone!

*This is a scheduled post, as I'm travelling today.

Speak again on Monday.*

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Indian Vanity Case

Favourite Shoes & TV Shows

Pimples? Then You NEED This Product!

Colorbar Nail Lacquer DAWN

The Skincare Ingredient That Works Like A Charm

Full Ingredients List Of Innisfree Bija Cica Balm:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Now In India

Products launched:

SHADES:

Why Use An Eyelash Serum?

HOW TO USE IT?

DOES IT WORK?

Is A Lash Serum A Necessity?

38 Years Old, A Romance Novel Life & Unending Shopping Addiction

So, for all of you waiting to see a Birthday Haul....

Birthday Outfit:

Because her SOUL is made of WILDFLOWERS.....

The MOST BEAUTIFUL Beauty Product I've Ever Seen!

Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink ~ POET, DREAMER, PHILOSOPHER, ROMANTIC

Preview: MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick Scattered Petals

♡

Pink Duet | NOTW

Nails Of The Week

Serving You Some TEA......

How To Reduce Hair Loss In 1 MONTH

Skincare Organizer ~ Rose Gold

Eyelash Extensions | Best & Worst Places In Delhi

Types Of Eyelash Extensions:

Application Time:

Price Of Eyelash Extensions In Delhi:

Pros Of Eyelash Extensions:

Cons Of Eyelash Extensions:

How Long Do Eyelash Extensions Last For?

How To Remove Eyelash Extensions If You Don't Like Them?

My Advice:

BEST Eyelash Extension in Delhi:

WORST Eyelash Extension in Delhi:

Will I get Eyelash Extensions again?

Makeup Revolution Tropical Paradise Eyeshadow Palette & Matte Nude Lipstick Collection

He Can Turn Me Into Anything He Wants.

Saying Goodbye To Expired Makeup

I Lilac You

Lilac.

Featured Products:

♡

HAPPY HOLI, EVERYONE!

The Only Lip Balms I Need

I Used Only Korean Skincare Products For 3 Years

The K-Beauty 10 Step Routine (My Way):

Yes Style Haul:

*Yes Style shipped my package from Singapore & I did not have to pay Customs charges, coz they*

Myntra Haul:

*Myntra was selling The Face Shop products at discounted prices - upto 30% off.*

5 Girly Perfumes For Spring

♡

Terminal 3 Haul

My Casual Black Tights For Winter

Cute Toddler Things

Yes Style shipped my package from Singapore & I did not have to pay Customs charges, coz they

Myntra was selling The Face Shop products at discounted prices - upto 30% off.