Beauty Diaries by Kimi

I hope you are enjoying the end of rains and onset of our Indian festivals with gusto. I always love this time in India, when we have a grand start with Ganesh Charuthi , followed by a small pause of 15 days and then full throttle start of our very popular festivals - Navratri, Dussehra and then Diwali followed by Bhai Dooj . It is fun to see and feel all the positive energy around, even if you are not that religious or actively participating in any of these celebrations. Since I'd be staying a lot busy next month because of some other grand reasons (will disclose at the right time!) apart from these festivals, I decided to indulge in some shopping this month. Most of my shopping has been done online, for which I'd provide the info next to each pic below. Check them out.. :) Sarees bought from Fashionandyou.com Jewelry from Romwe.com Jewelry and bag from OASAP.com Pearl necklace from Jabong.com. Check out my experience with ...

Dove is extremely thrilled to launch for the first time ever, the New Dove Hair fall Rescue System. Hair fall is a grave concern and a common problem for women worldwide, and one that is not openly discussed with friends and family. Excessive loss of hair not only robs women of beautiful looking hair, but also often results in loss of confidence. Even as several studies are conducted into the causes and treatments of hair breakage, a research done globally by Dove revealed that 78% of the hair fall happens from the roots, not due to breakage. A recent survey by AC Nielson and Dove indicates that 57% of Indian women identify hair fall as their biggest hair problem. Over 77% also stated that they are looking for an alternative solution to keep their hair fall in check. This can be attributed to the fact that most cosmetic treatments available in the market tackle hair breakage further down the shaft; no product treats hairfall from the root. Made with breakthrough form...

Femina Miss India completes 50 glorious years Femina Miss India joins hands with Pond’s to host  Pond’s Femina Miss India 2013 Mumbai, Sept 18, 2012: Femina Miss India, the country’s most prestigious and credible pageant turns 50! Fifty golden successful years! The national platform that created actors and celebrities like Zeenat Aman, Juhi Chawla, Aishwariya Rai, Sushmita Sen, Diana Hayden, Dia Mirza, Neha Dupia, Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta to name a few, who represent the perfect Woman, a woman who has the classic combination of beauty with brains.

PAINT IT ETRO!  For Spring Summer 2013, Veronica Etro presents her vision of 21st century Romanticism. Rooted in a dream-like earthly paradise, the collection delves into a female fantasy yet imparts a sense of discipline and rigorous restraint in its simplified shapes and compact materials. In clear rejection of speedy computer-generated prints, Etro draws upon the nearly extinct art of hand-painted prints. Marrying the time-consuming techniques of Italian artists with her family’s decades-old fabric expertise, she presents a collection that is entirely comprised of hand-painted pattern. Each work of art has been expressly placed and printed on the garment for which it was designed.

Rebecca Bloomwood in the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic illustrated an algorithm that many women find themselves using in the middle of an internal cost-justification debate. Take the total cost of let’s say the Naked Palette by Urban Decay which comes in at a cool $50. Now, divide the total cost by the number of times you anticipate using the product, and then you will have an accurate and indicative measure of the “true cost” of the product.  I’ve used this self-rationalization many a time, which has not only improved my mental math skills (or really just given my calculator app a workout) but also has made my pocketbook quite light. For those times when you’ve used the cost-per-use formula a bit too often and you’re looking to save on beauty products, here are a few tips and tricks. Image Source 1. DIY Sometimes the priciest parts of a makeup regime are not the cosmetics themselves,

Ladies, ladies, ladies…By now we should all know that working out in sweats and a t-shirt just doesn't cut it. If you're trying to get your body to look as sexy as possible, you have to feel as sexy as possible. That requires a little bit of style, even when you're going to the gym. Here are some quick tips to keep you looking fabulous and fit. Image Source Wear Something That Fits Image Source This seems like a "duh!" statement, but

Online shopping has become the latest frenzy in India, and I am more than glad to see various amazing online shopping portals popping up every now and then. It just makes life so easy, especially when you are guaranteed to get good quality products at great discounts and an excellent customer service. Jabong.com has been one such shopping portal in India for all fashion and lifestyle goodies, and it has been gaining good popularity since a while now. There is something for everyone - men, women and kids. A few days back I spent a good amount of my day exploring the great stuffs at the website (thanks to its easy user friendly navigation!) and bought the following neckpiece from it. Have a look at the neckpiece below and my experience regarding the shopping: My shopping experience with Jabong.com The first thing that I liked the most about the website was

Looking good means feeling good inside and out. The best-kept red carpet style secret is that if you must feel comfortable and excited about what you are wearing!Allow your confidence to shine. Believe it or not, even major celebrities sometimes need a confidence boost. They know that confidence is all about wearing things that flatter your body and make you feel great! Fashion allows you to showcase your style and express yourself through your clothing and accessories. Whether you spent 2 hours or 10 minutes getting ready, you should always look effortless as if you just "threw something together. One of my favorite looks for fall is

When it comes to eyeshadows, I love my neutrals. However, even though I love to sport a bit of color on my eyes for party eye makeup; gold and bronze always come first. I feel that any eye makeup with these two eyeshadows can go easily with ethnic and western outfits. This particular mineral eyeshadow from Facefront has been my current favorites in my all "golden" collection. Check out more details below: Facefront Artistic Pigment - Hypnosis Hypnosis: Bright apricot with bold golden sparkle throughout. Ultra-Steel Finish   For a color-true experience, use the best.  These highly pigmented loose mineral eye shadows are not only recognized by the industry's best make-up artists, but also a customer favorite.  Versatile enough to use all over face for contouring andspecial effects, but specially formulated for eyes.  Create beautiful looks with this make-up artist must-have.  From delicate day looks, guide and mold your creativity to create bold, en...

Across the land of Provence, people will tell you that l’Aigo es d’Or (Water is Gold). Inspired by the freshness of the fountains of Provence, this September L’OCCITANE has created its very first collection of Eaux de Cologne. Three rippling fragrances bring a splash of timeless freshness to those warm, sunny days. First, there’s EAU UNIVERSELLE, a zesty scent that owes its name to its unisex nature. Next, EAU RAVISSANTE, with its floral, feminine, sparkling notes. And finally, EAU CAPTIVANTE, destined for men, with its aromatic and stimulating tones. These three olfactory worlds together form Eaux de Provence, a new tradition from L’OCCITANE. Please find below the product details:-

For over 50 years, Femina has captured the essence of the modern Indian woman. Femina believes that in order to be stylish you needn’t be decked up head-to-toe in designer gear. However, Femina readers do get a regular dose of haute couture, but with a twist - with their fashion team making the look real, affordable and most importantly, wearable. With this in mind Femina has been conducting Femina Style Diva contests all over India. Yin Yang Femina Style Diva has been an attempt to uncover young, aspiring fashionistas. Femina has been looking for that ‘special, show-stopping’ young woman who can dazzle the world with her unique personality and sensational sense of style!  Femina's 16 contestants underwent rigorous training & grooming sessions under the guidance of supermodel-turned-fashion-choreographer— Achala Sachdev! For that one ‘deserving’ young woman an evening of fame and fortune awaited at the Grand Hyatt in Goa on 10th September 2012. The event saw 16 go...

Hello friends, Today I'd like to share my most recent haul from OASAP.com. I've already had excellent shopping experience with the website and love the hi-street fashion stuffs available there. The website offers huge array of clothes, bags, jewelry, shoes and fashion accessories at real amazing prices. The best thing about the website is that it ships free worldwide. Till date I've bought a croc effect makeup bag, oversized chic sunglasses , Vintage Quilted Clutch with Bobble Lock, Vintage Tiara Drop Earrings , Diamond Check Padded Finish Shoulder Bag with Chain Trim to Flap and Oscar Fashion Chain and Jeweled Lips Detail Heeled Court Shoes from them. I have really loved the quality of the products and website's fast and safe shipping process. This time I got the following stuffs from them:   Queen Sculpture Cut-out Adjustable Bangle  Casual Sweet Pink Dots Handbag  Check out the pics below: I completely fell in love

Mascara is one of my favorite of all eye makeup products and I love to experiment with different mascaras that can give decent length and volume. I usually look for dramatic volume more, even for my day time looks. Absolutely love my lashes to look more lashy any time! I've been using this particular mascara since around a week now and have completely loved it. Check out more details and review below: Maybelline New York XXL Pro Volume Mascara 2 steps to fabulous lashes by Maybelline.   Step 1: Builds Lashes for 11X the volume.   Sweep microfiber basecoat onto lashes to build dramatic volume.   Step 2: Provides intense color.    Follow with microfiber topcoat to lock on super-intense color. Removes easily with soap and water or Maybelline New York Expert Eyes 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover. Contact lens safe. Ophthalmologist Tested. Price:  $6.95 (Around INR 350/-) My experience with this mascara Since, I've read quite good ...

Beauty companies are renowned for promising exceptional results, but how many times have you felt deflated having used one of these ‘miracle’ products? Often in the land of make-up you get what you pay for, but there is value for money out there! It sometimes takes a bit of trial and error, but there is a world of beauty items that do actually offer value for money.  Image Source To help you along, I’ve devised a list of some of the most affordable beauty products that do actually work,

MAC Matte Lipstick -VIVA GLAM III  is described as a foxy brown plum shade. Price: $16.50 My experience with this lipstick I usually prefer wearing light pinks and peaches on my lips on everyday basis. However, I do love to glam up my look for special occasions and this particular lipstick