Let’s be honest here: who doesn’t want their wedding to be special and unique? We want to remember our special day for years to come, and also for our guests and families to think back with fondness and amazement. But, what can you do to make your wedding unique and still follow tradition and customs?

Luckily, there is a way: by combining colours in a new and unexpected way, you will make sure that your special day stands out in everyone’s memory. Continue reading

With the summer around the corner, it’s getting clear we need to start thinking about getting our summer body asap! Before we know it, bare hands, cropped tops, shorts and summer dresses are going to have their debut, and it’s not real fair for us to not enjoy it! Sure, we’ve all gained a few extra pounds over winter, which is why – if you still haven’t started with the exercise and diet needed to get rid of the extras – this is the right time to start! Continue reading

A few days back, I compiled the list for 10 best skin whitening creams in India that really work to lighten complexion. But most of the fairness creams in the list are priced around and above INR 1000. Since that post, I’ve discovered that there are some drugstore beauty gems that cost very less but perform well (if not equally well) to those already mentioned high-quality skin lightening creams in India.

So girls, here is a list of 10 best fairness day creams in India that you can easily buy without worrying about disturbing your bank balance. All these below mentioned fairness creams are priced under Rs 500 to give you full value for your money. Continue reading

From the last few months, I’ve been scouring Patanjali store for an array of SLS free stuff. Last month I reviewed their natural hair cleanser, Patanjali Kesh Kanti shampoo for normal hair. Check the review here. And today I’m going to review one of their popular face cleansers, Saundarya face wash.

What’s with Patanjali Saundarya face wash? Continue reading

When you’re invited to a wedding, you wish to look your best. Of course, that special day isn’t special just for you, but you cannot help but feel excited and happy for your friends or family members getting married and starting a new chapter in their lives. It does not matter if you’re a bridesmaid who can choose her own attire, or a dear friend of bride or groom, you would want to look elegant and sophisticated. Continue reading

Have you ever tried ‘browse shopping’?

It’s one of my favorite pastimes!

I’ve been a window shopping addict all my life. But now with a 10 month old daughter, who keeps me CHIEFLY grounded at home, I have discovered the fun of ‘browse shopping’ at online shopping websites. Continue reading

If you think dark spots and uneven skin tone are affecting your appearance and pulling down your spirits, you aren’t alone. Given the climate and environment we live in, it is not uncommon for even the healthiest of skin to be beaten with sun tan, dust, and pollution.

While, home remedies are the best way to treat darkened skin, they are not always effective; especially in cases of chronic and severe hyper-pigmentation. Our skin color is determined by the amount of melanin present in skin cells called melanocytes. Hyper-pigmentation occurs when melanocytes increase their pigment production leading to dark patches and blotchy complexion.

You can read more about hyper-pigmentation and different causes of darkened complexion here.

But the good news is, the condition is not incurable. And you can easily get rid of dark spots, patches and blemishes with plenty of commercial ointments and treatments. The most common are OTC fairness creams and bleach-based lightening creams. Chemical peels are also a great option for those looking towards a quick way to lighten skin.

Coming to skin lightening and whitening creams in India, here is my list of ten best fairness and skin lightening creams that really work to give you a brighter complexion: Continue reading

If beauty world has really produced some magic wands, dry shampoo is one of them. It’s a miracle product that can instantly transform your bad hair day into a wonder hair day. A good dry shampoo not only soaks up excess oil but cleans your hair, lifts volume and leaves your hair smelling fresh and vibrant. Continue reading

The list of beauty products containing purely natural ingredients is growing each passing day as we are becoming increasingly aware of the harmful effects of the harsh chemicals present in most skincare products. A number of new Ayurvedic and herbal skincare formulations have come up claiming to provide anti aging benefits sans the chemicals.

Great, but do these herbal anti aging creams really reduce wrinkles?

Well, read the complete review post to discover for yourself. Continue reading

A few years back, when my husband gifted me a smart-phone on my b’day, I got super excited deeming it to be my new ‘’it’’ accessory. Little did I know that this trendy ‘’it’’ accessory zipping and whirring in my handbag among my lipsticks, lipbalms, and perfume would become my next ‘’it’’ addiction!

Yes, I am hooked to my smart-phone and cannot imagine life without it. It keeps me on schedule (well, most of the times!), in touch with the world (with email & social media) and helps me locate places, especially while traveling to new cities (with GPS).

Now imagine my plight, when my phone went of order on a recent trip to Mumbai and Goa. I was in Mumbai for a long spring break and just in the middle of the trip, my smart-phone aka my favorite travel buddy cum assistant got infected with a deadly virus. Continue reading