Beauty Diaries by Kimi

OMG Confetti Nail Polish Strips OMG Confetti Nail polish Strips Price: $6.89 My experience with these nail strips I got introduced to the concept of nail strips a few months back and I must say I am absolutely loving it a lot. It is a great boon to people like me who don't have the luxury or time to get proper manicure done. Here is my experience with OMG nail strips which I used last week and I completely loved it a lot. The nail strips are super handy and easy to apply. All you have to do is measure the nail strip that matches the size of your nail, use your tweezers to stick it on your nail and file your nail well along the tips. I also use a top transparent coat to seal these nail strips well. OMG nail strips have very thin and smooth texture and they stick well without leaving any kind of weird holes in between. What impressed me most about these strips, apart from being so gorgeous, was the way these nail strips stayed put on my nails for more than a week, even...

Vaadi Herbals Foot Cream with Clove & Sandal Oil Vaadi Herbals Foot Cream with Clove & Sandal Oil  A scientifically designed foot cream that repairs & softens rough, hard & cracked heels. Clove Oil has antiseptic properties that disinfect your feet. Cocoa Butter & Jojoba Oil deeply moisturize your feet making them super soft. Sandalwood Oil soothes & relaxes tired feet. Active Ingredients Thyme Clove Oil Sandalwood Cocoa Butter Jojoba Oil Price: INR 45 for 30ml Know more about the product and its ingredients HERE My experience with this foot cream Though I never got to suffer from cracked heels (touchwood!), I have always had rough skin on my feet. Somehow, despite taking good care including regular cleansing and home-pedicure, the skin on my feet gets easily dried up and becomes rough. This particular foot cream from Vaadi Herbals has been quite effective in taming that "rough" skin of my feet so far. I've been using it re...

Lakmé has been a trendsetter for decades and has created several outstanding looks for Indian fashion weeks. A first edition of an interactive Master Class series was conducted by Lakmé expert Natasha Nischol, who revealed how to achieve the Lakmé Absolute Royal looks that would stun the audience at the Grand Finale of the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013. Purnima Lamba - Head of Innovation, Lakmé India, introduced Natasha Nischol on stage and invited her to demonstrate the season’s beauty statement to the audience. The first ever Lakmé makeup Master Class was initiated by Natasha at The Source, Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013, who welcomed well known actress Sarah Jane Dias as a model for the session. A short clipping of Sarah Jane Dias, Lakmé’s Digital Ambassador, presenting make-up tutorials for beauty enthusiasts was screened.  Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovation, Lakmé India said, “Lakmé has always supported emerging talent through various platforms l...

Vaadi Herbals Superbly Smoothing Heena Shampoo With Green Tea Extracts Vaadi Herbals Superbly Smoothing Heena Shampoo With Green Tea Extracts An Ideal Formulation For Dry And Frizzy Hair, This Shampoo Effectively Repairs The Cuticles While Cleansing The Hair. Heena Penetrates The Hair Shaft To Add Shine And Strengthen To The Hair, From Within. Green Tea Extract Restores Dry And Damaged Hair, Prevents Split Ends, And Smoothes Frizzy Hair. Price: INR 54 for 110ml My experience with this shampoo I started using this shampoo 2 weeks back and have quite liked it so far. It is a simple no-fuss shampoo with a decent handy packaging and lots of natural ingredients in it. The bottle comes with a flip open cap to take the shampoo out. The shampoo is green colored (probably coz of green tea extracts!) and has medium consistency. A small amount is more than enough to take care of entire scalp and hair. For my long hair, I usually use thumb sized product twice, and I am done. It lat...

Smart Street Collection 2013 is an annual hair trend show by Indola that showcases the trends and techniques distilled from the insights of the world’s top bloggers into five hot trends.  Each style is born from an exclusive trend interpretation for every client who walks into a salon. Dieter Kiaser, a renowned international hairstylist, who has styled for celebrities like Sir Elton John, Gianfranco Ferre and Donatella Versace , recently unveiled looks based on the five hot trends - 3-D Dreams, Galactic Glamour, Hack Attack, Pure Simplicity and Romantic Youth during INDOLA's Smart Streetstyle Collection 2013 tour in India. Check out more pics below:

Perfumes for women online When it comes to fragrances , it is quite difficult to stick to one as an "all time favourite". My favourites always keep on changing, depending on what I wear. My current favourite perfume is Tresor in Love by Lancome (reviewed HERE ) and as far as a deodorant is concerned, I quite like my Dove go fresh deosprays (I've three variants and I love them all!), especially the one with cucumber and green tea scent. Usually I fall in love with one fragrance, start wearing it for some seasons, then try something new, get fancied by it which becomes my then favourite, and the trend continues. However, there are certain evergreen fragrances which are quite hit in the market and even our Bollywood actresses swear by them any time of the day! Here, bringing to you some of the favourite fragrances of our Bollywood Divas, so check them out below: `1) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan - Starting my list with the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan; the perfumes ...

Anti ageing tips Your skin is one of the most important parts of your body, but it is often the most neglected.  Because it is subjected to the elements and harsh treatment every day, often without your realizing, it is important to have a good skin care routine.   Image source There are several ways to take care of your skin and keep it healthy, but the most common and rewarding way is by getting regular facials.  The skin on your face is usually subjected to elements and damages the most.  Your face is nearly always exposed and can often be the most damaged area of your skin. This article will discuss different kinds of facials and their benefits, as well as what facials are great for certain age groups.  Truth be told, there is no certain age at which people should be getting regular facials, but they can be beneficial at any age.  They can help repair skin as well as condition the skin and even prevent some future damage. If you care...

Anne French Shea Surprise Convenience Hair Remover Kit Price: INR 60/- My experience with this cream Soft and smooth skin has been a every woman's dream since ages, and out of all home remedies for hair removal popular long time back, pumice stone hair removal has been the most followed method. Thanks to the current age, we have so many quick, easy and trouble-free techniques that we don't have to spend too much efforts in getting the job done. I've been using the basic version Anne French hair removal cream since my teenage years and have quite liked it a lot. With years, the brand has also brought many variations in the products, and here is my experience of using Anne French Shea Surprise Crème Hair remover that has the goodnesss of shea butter, aloe and green tea. The cream comes with a free convenience kit that includes an easy-on applicator and a skin polishing sponge. I must say the inclusion of both the additional products helps a lot in easy ...

Fresh and Dewy Bold Neon Look with Maybelline New York Products Hi friends, Today, I'd like to share with you a fresh neon makeup look that I've come up with, in collaboration with Maybelline New York India , on the launch of their Bold Matte lipsticks .  It is the newest range of lip color and is available in 5 vibrant shades, with a brilliant matte texture. I prepared this makeup look using the lipstick shade MAT 5 and other Maybelline's products. Neons are back in fashion and one can easily see them trending in clothing, shoes and even accessories. This look is fresh and dewy, making it perfect to go with the current rainy season. Check it out below: Below is a step by step tutorial to achieve the look: 1)  Start with a clean bare face. Take a small amount of Maybelline New York BB cream in a shade that matches your skin tone; dot the cream all over the face and blend well to create an even skintone. 2) If you have oily skin, then it is best to apply ...

L'Oreal Paris invites you to be a part of  their “ Cast My Girls ” campaign -  the most exciting hair color campaign in 2013. For the first time ever, they are giving a chance to one girl & her two best friends to star in the next Casting Crème Gloss ad with Sonam Kapoor! The rules are very simple:

Bottega Di Lungavita Vita-Age Aurum Filler Rigenerante  This exclusive product has a regenerating and filling effect that is enhanced by an innovative concentrate of stem cells of Leontopodium alpinum (edelweiss), rich in Polyphenols with extremely powerful anti-oxidizing and regenerating properties. The Vita Age AURUM Filler has a triple action to combat the signs of ageing:  1) It reduces expression lines thanks to its filling effect,  2) It contrasts deterioration of structural macromolecules such as hyaluronic acid and collagen,  3) It stimulates cell renewal. It is an excellent regenerative product for the eye and lip area, smoothes the deepest wrinkles and minimizes small expression lines with an immediate lifting effect. Price: INR 1590/-for 15ml My experience with this product I've been using this product since past 1 month now, and I am absolutely awed by it. Out of all the eye care products I've used till date, t...

Lakme 9 To 5 Lip Color - MM5 Peony Goal Super rich colour with super staying power.  Nourishes, protects and moisturises your lips.  Great for any occasion.  Glides smoothly on lips.  Does not smudge or fade easily.  Keeps the lips silky smooth and soft.  Comes in a convenient and easy to carry package  Price: INR 400/- My experience with this lipstick I liked the sleek glossy new packaging of this lipstick which is quite handy and comes with a cap that can be securely locked. The shade Peony Goal is a n*de-pinky-peach shade with matte finish. However, once applied on lips, it shows the presence of micro fine shimmers that look beautiful. The lipstick is quite opaque and gives a good color in just one swipe. It is super creamy and glides well on my lips. It has very very mild (almost non-noticeable) floral fragrance. As far as the staying power is concerned, I was a bit disappointed from this. It stayed put for aroun...

As Beautiful as Her Work There is a meaningful quote that I read long time back somewhere - "There are no ugly women; there are only women who do not know how to look pretty." I've always felt how true the statement is! Throughout my growing years, I've traveled a lot and seen women from all the cultures, places, races and ethnicity, and meeting these women only made me feel proud of being a girl. I admired them for all they were, especially my teachers on how they taught us, spoke to us, their handwriting, their amazing way of draping a saree and then accessorizing their attire with lovely gold earrings and bangles. It was always a fun to notice their work outfit and I think we all have grown up doing that, haven't we? Today, I'd like to talk about one school teacher of mine, who I've always admired a lot. She used to teach us "Civics" and "Hindi" and I had a pleasure to be her student for 3 years in school.  ...

Lakme Youth Infinity Skin Firming Serum Lakme Youth Infinity Skin Firming Serum with its translucent pearly sheen has a luxurious feel. It is an intensive treatment that penetrates deeper into the skin giving you bright and tight, younger looking skin. It glides over skin, blending smoothly for an even application.  The texture is so light and hydrating that it disappears into your skin. Recommended by Lakmé Salon experts and clinically tested, this serum increases skin’s luminosity and firmness, hydrates your skin and increases its sheen and fairness.  With the 10 benefits of a facial in 1, Lakme Youth Infinity Skin Firming Serum is a daily deep action treatment to preserve your 20’s best youthful look. It increases: Skin luminosity - Making it appear brighter Fairness - Improving shade of skin color Glow – Making it more radiant Hydration- Transforming normal skin to well hydrated skin Firmness and elasticity of skin   It reduce...

Home decorating ideas for living room A brand brought alive by designer Rohit Kapoor NIVASA, a design company and a brand in design space for the last 20 years, offers a luxurious range of interior and home décor products with a range of contemporary, Mediterranean and Victorian furniture. Soon to launch its first flagship store in Meherchand Market, Nivasa will surely make a mark in the field of furniture. The brand offers products that are demanded by the most discerning consumer. NIVASA offers a selection of beautiful products that are the perfect addition to your home. All the furniture pieces are designed by an in - house team of designers. The collection that has specifically been designed this month is described below:

Fight aging, Unmask your Hidden Beauty How excited we are for our birthdays till our teens and in twenties. However once we skip the late twenties, birthdays are not all that fun as now they start ringing an alarm- an unpleasant alarm of aging. Along with aging we most often associate droopy, lifeless skin, fall in energy levels, loss of the magnetic youth etc. All in all, it is not a very nice feeling.  This is the time when you have to strive the hardest to fight the signs of aging and let your resplendent beauty dazzle the world. You can keep the hideous aging signs at bay with few of the following tips- Drink water - You would have heard and read this a million times at least. But the exaggeration is not without a reason.  Image source Water is actually very important to keep the system clean and healthy and the skin hydrated and supple. Plenty of water will not only make your skin feel younger, it will also keep you healthy and away from many health...

Giorgio Armani is 1,00,000 fans strong in India and is inviting you & your friends to join the celebration now! To enter the contest all you have to do is go to this CONTEST page, tag a stylish friend of yours in the comment on why you love his/her style. Simple! Giorgio Armani is giving surprises for best answers. So hurry now! Check out their facebook page HERE

Four Unique Gift Wrapping Techniques Wrapping a gift can be a fun part of the process of giving gifts. There are so many wonderful ways to package the gifts. You can be as unique to the person as they are. Options range in design, packaging material and techniques. Some like to go more simple and traditional while others like to think outside of the box. Whether you want to discover how custom printing adds value to your packaging or you want to stay more traditional, here are four ways to make that gift sparkle and shine when giving it away. Image source A Variety of Gift Bag Options  Image source Gift bags make it easy to wrap any package you may have. They come in a variety of sizes, themes, colors and even shapes. You can find them at practically any store that sells gift items or you can purchase personalized ones online. You can make them into goodies bags for parties or just put that hard to wrap gift item in them. They have a range of great uses and design...

Room decorating ideas When it comes to home décor, I have completely different choices as compared to my mom’s. She likes to give more traditional and royal touch to the room, whereas I am more into giving a sleek and classic look.  She loves everything with lots of detail work in it, whereas I like more simple and whole designs. However, there are certain things we both agree to, that can give any room a beautiful, warm and cozy look and brighten it up in an instant. Here, have a look at certain basics, I feel one must invest on when it comes to decorating your home: 1)       Lighting and Lamp shades:   Lovely lights in the living room of my mom's home A lampshade I bought for my home No matter how well you design the interiors of your house, if the lighting is inadequate and poor, even the best things fail to make an impact. On the contrary, I have seen even the simplest of interiors glow up in all their glory under a gorg...

Keep Your Skin Radiant With Essential Vitamins And Antioxidants If you are like most people, you want to keep your skin looking smooth, youthful and supple. You can't stop aging altogether; but there are many vitamins and antioxidants that can be used to keep your skin looking fresh. Vitamins and antioxidants are very important for skin health; being deficient in certain vitamins can prematurely age your skin and make you look years older. Image source If you want younger looking skin, then it is important to use vitamins and antioxidants to help protect, refine and repair your skin. Try these vitamins and antioxidants for visible improvements: Vitamin A Vitamin A is an excellent solution for dry and flaky skin. This vitamin helps restore old skin and keeps your hair and nails looking young. Vitamin A skin creams contain Retinols that directly influence your DNA to reverse the signs of aging. A good cream will exfoliate the top layer of your skin and reverse signs of...

Flaunt your tresses this Monsoon If humidity has left your hair frizzy and un-manageable, it’s time to change the way you address your hair care needs and find looks that work best for you. TRESemmé puts together a catalogue of the right hair styles and products that will make your hair ‘season proof’. Two simple yet ubér chic styles for this monsoon are the ponytail and the hair bun. The possibilities are endless with these two easy hairstyles and they are just as effective at the gym as they are on a dinner date. Pony ‘tails’ A ponytail is a brilliant option for monsoon. It keeps the frizz under control and makes it more manageable to redo if you get drenched when you step out. This simple hairstyle has been given a new definition and has been experimented by many celebs on the red carpet. Try a sleek, immaculate ponytail placed high on your head or pull it down to one side. No matter which look you choose, remember to keep the frizz in control with a little help f...

Everyone is talking about superfoods nowadays, as more and more people are switching to a holistic lifestyle. One superfood that is now well-known is organic chlorella. Also called freshwater seaweed or green algae, chlorella is a single-celled, blue-green alga that lives in ponds and streams. It is widely known in Japan, and is used by millions of Japanese every day. Chlorella is now being studied in various places around the world. You can buy chlorella in both tablet or capsule and powder form. It is sold in many health stores and pharmacies. Of these two options, powdered chlorella is usually preferred and found easier to incorporate in many people’s favorite recipes. What’s more, taking multiple chlorella tablets every day can be tiring.Some chlorella tablets can also have an unpleasant aftertaste. If you want to use chlorella powder instead of chlorella capsules, you must find simple but viable methods to incorporate it into your meals. There are many recipes that ...