Wedding is the time when budget goes out of the window. Very few follow a proper budget while shopping for the weddings and as a result expenses skyrocket. And the worst thing is that you realize it’s impact only after the celebrations are over. But, it is always wise to put out the fire before it spreads. After all the fun and revelry, such stressful situations are terribly upsetting. Who likes being in debt? Few dollars of savings here and there would only help you in the future. Continue reading

No matter the weather, we always need a cozy jacket to throw on. Whether it is a cold winter day or a pleasant summer evening, a jacket will come in handy and look absolutely gorgeous. Each season requires different materials and you should hit the stores and stock up on some stylish models for each season. Continue reading

If you’ve been watching the latest fashion week runways shows, you may have spotted a new trend for the upcoming season – old fashioned accessories. And by “old fashioned” we don’t mean vintage or retro – we’re talking about accessories inspired by ancient and baroque jewellery. Designers like Dolce & Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci and Jason Wu showcased luxurious jewellery and chunky accessories and fashionistas from all over the world are giving this trend the green light. So let’s see what kinds of accessories you should incorporate into your wardrobe this season. Continue reading

A couple of months back I was invited by Marico’s to try one of their popular hair products – Hair & Care non sticky hair oil – and avail a free stylist hair cut from one of the renowned chain salons in India as part of the offer. Exciting, isn’t it? Well, I felt the same and grabbed the offer. A while later, it occurred to me that I am in the process of growing my hair and a hair cut would be the last thing on my beauty service list! Holy Cow! But then, what are BFFs for? So I called up my BFF, Manisha Arora (also R2B’s social media manger) and she happily agreed to take the hair cut.

Before I head on to the hair oil review, here’s a bit about the free hair cut offer: Continue reading

Besides Pokémon, there are few things I like to collect – color pens, designer notepads, handmade cards, self-help books and tinted lip balms! As much as I call myself a skincare junkie, I don’t quite see myself collecting as much scented body lotions as I stash on tinted lip balms. And there is good reason – if a moisturizing must that adds color to your pout comes in less than INR 500, its pure sense to have them by handful. But with so many different options out there, how to know which ones to pick and which ones to give a miss?

So to help you sort out the best tinted lip balms for you, here is a list of top ten tinted lip balms in India that are easy on pocket, moisturizing on lips and excellent on color delivery. Continue reading

Tattoos aren’t as permanent as they used to be. So you’re mistaken if you think you’re bound for life to the tattoo you’ve got back in your teenage days. Technology is constantly advancing and removing old tattoos is quite common nowadays. Still, there are some things you should have in mind in case you decide to do this, so here are our top 5 tattoo removal tips. Continue reading

Being a mother is absolutely thrilling; most of us have achieved so much in both our careers and personal accomplishments but we can bet that, when asked what’s their biggest achievement in life, all mothers will agree on “being a parent”. The way the kids look at you with hope and love, how exciting it is to see them trying to utter their first word, inviting Tooth Fairy for brunch whenever another tooth falls out and the way they smile at you… there’s no comparable feeling, really. Continue reading

Beauty product rocking my skincare routine lately is – Sebamed Clear Face Deep Cleansing Toner.

Having clear, glowing skin is super important to me and I’m sure it must be for you too!

So when my skin started misbehaving at the start of this monsoon season; I made little changes to my CTM routine to suit my new skincare needs. And one of the changes was replacing my favorite rose water toner with Sebamed clear face toner. Continue reading