Beauty Diaries by Kimi

Before starting anything check out the pic below of my transformation from being at 74 kgs to 60kgs in 5 months: My journey from 74 , 67, to 60 kgs in 5 months included no crash dieting, no special diet plans and even no GYM though I workout at home. From what I learned, basically it involved understanding your body and making few changes in your lifestyle accordingly. Also, I lost 14 kgs in 5 months, by working out properly IN AC so that I don't sweat much as I absolutely hate sweating. And no matter how many people told me to do otherwise...it didn't matter... :) ..Sweating can only lead to water and salt loss, may be that can make you see that you lost grams after working ..err..sweating it out... Ok..so here are some of the rules I followed. Warning: Its a long post; only those who are interested read it till end. :P 1) Don't workout for weight loss: Workout for staying fit and healthy. There is a huge difference. I workout to get rid of stress, and if it helps in stay...

Tips for Healthy Skin in Winters We all have to admit that winter season is a nightmare when it comes to skin care. Skin becomes really dull, pale in winters. So, we all need to take special care to keep our skin as healthy as possible during the winter season. Sometimes dryness, flaking, cracking, and eczema are experienced by many. You may not know, but when you heat up your house, the dryness becomes even worse. Is there any solution to this problem? Fortunately, you can avoid the side-effects on your skin in severe winter season by taking some necessary steps. This article talks about easy and essential tips for healthy skin in winters .   Tips for Healthy Skin in Winters Tips for Healthy Skin in Winters Visit A Skin Specialist: If you are currently facing skin problems, then you should visit a dermatologist first. A good skin specialist is the one who can give you reliable medication. He/she will analyze your skin and will give proper products that will sui...

Monsoon Travel Essentials for women by Lakme Monsoons symbolize freshness and tranquility and we all expect to go for long drives, weekend trips and frolicking in the rain. While the prospects of monsoons are exciting, you cannot ignore your woes that the season brings with it. Listening to advice from the famous adage of- ‘prevention is better than cure’, here are several monsoon travel essentials for women that the Lakmé Skin expert recommends to keep your skin protected during your monsoon escapades:

Brown Spots on Skin There comes a time in the course of people's lives when they would like to know how to get rid of brown spots on skin. First, it is important to have these spots evaluated from your doctor. Typically, they don't signify any particular health problem, but are caused by overexposure to the sun's harsh rays and the inability of the skin to heal and repair itself. However, they've quite often been known to hide skin cancers and since that is usually an effect of overexposure to the sun, as well, one should understand why a medical consultation is advisable. Changes in skin coloration are a normal part of the aging process. But several people find brown spots on skin, also known as "liver spots" or "age spots", to be not much of a beauty mark on their skin. These brown spots on skin that generally appear over the time being are created by exposure to sun's ultra violet rays or chronic bruising of the the body. If you can a...

Hard Water and Hair Loss - How to fix the problem Water, is usually said to moisten whatever comes its way and should provide nutrition to skin and scalp. But what if you were told that some minerals inside your water are proving to be harmful for your scalp. Several women visiting the hair salon complain to the professionals that by using hard water, they experience balding and dry scalp struggles. This is majorly due to pollution from chlorine and calcium which damage the hair follicles resulting into breakage of hair. Luckily many hair experts have come at the solutions to resolve these issues. Want to know them? Take a look: Get the quality check done 

Get More Twitter Followers for your Blog Promoting your blog on Social Media to get more twitter followers: Social media plays a great role in a blog's promotion and if you are a blogger, you might already be using Twitter, Facebook and other similar sites to socialize with people and make your work known to them. If you have a Twitter account, you probably know well the importance of having more twitter followers, as it gives more chances to your Tweets to being clicked on or shared. However, building that foundation of followers can be tricky, and it's easy to accidentally drive people away without realizing that you're doing it. Here are a few tips on getting more twitter followers without annoying anyone in the process: Carefully Engage with other users to get more twitter followers

Tips to Take a Perfect Selfie When I was a kid, I was told that we live in a selfish world. However, now as I am all grown up, I see the world has become more " selfie " rather than selfish! Okay! that was a bad joke, but keeping the pun aside, today our social media is loaded with selfies of everyone (a person's picture taken by oneself!). With the aid of easy-to-use smartphones and digital cameras, we can see people featuring their selfies everywhere - home, work, on a joy ride, in aeroplane, bus, trains, cars, and even in kitchens and bathrooms. We love ourselves, don't we? And when it comes to putting our best foot (or face!) forward to the world, a selfie can definitely mean a lot. You want to look good, because you can't blame your photographer (which is you!) if your selfie turned out to be bad! It should be perfect! As a Beauty Blogger, I've been clicking selfies since past 5 years or so, and wanted to share a few tips with you on how to get a ...

Bath Salts for a Rejuvenating Bath in Summers Bath Salts for a Rejuvenating Bath in Summers With the onset of summers, comes the need to take appropriate care of your skin so that it stays healthy and fresh all the time. A beautiful and rejuvenated skin also makes a perfect synergy of mind, body and soul. Once you feel refreshed you start your daily life with renewed enthusiasm and vigour, which might be a distant dream during summers. The heat and the sweat leaves you feeling exhausted and in much need of refreshment. Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies shares a few tips to get the maximum benefits from your daily showers using bath salts. Usage of bath salts during your bath will not only cleanse your skin but will also

Hi friends, I hope this March is treating you well and have given some relief from the dull and cold winters. There isn't much difference here at my place, all because of rains and overcast since past few days. Life feels quite gloomy without the sun, seriously! Anyways, on a positive note, I am done attending lots of weddings last month and quite looking forward to celebrating the forthcoming festival this month - Holi :) In order to make the festival even more colorful and enjoyable, here I am sharing these easy-to-apply tips from The Skin Center that can help you before, during and after playing holi. Dr Sirisha Singh, the founding member and Medical Director of The Skin Center guides you with some easy to use tips to enjoy the holi cheer with minimal damage to your skin, hair and nails. She gives an easy to follow home-based regime which helps you prevent and take care of yourself with easy-to-use skin care products. The Skin Center, a leading skin treatmen...

Want to get that much desired flawless skin without using makeup? Here are some easy tips for you: Get the flawless no-makeup look Keep it simple! Have you ever met someone who said that they never leave the house without makeup, even if they’re just going to the grocery store? There are plenty of ways to look beautiful without dramatic makeup that will leave you feeling gorgeous and confident. Most women tend to skip their daily skin care routine and it has a direct impact on how they look and feel all day. If you were wearing makeup, it would be important to prepare the skin by cleansing and moisturizing it. The same goes for makeup-free days. Owing to a hectic work life, most women often find it difficult to follow a daily skin care regime. Urban life can leave our skin grimy and dull, so cleanse and moisturize regularly to keep your skin looking fresh if you want gorgeous skin! This is one of the easiest ways to look beautiful, just try it! Opt for multipurpose produc...

Top 5 Tying Scarves for Women   With winter season, comes the season of jackets, pullovers, cardigans, coats, overcoats and loads of clothing accessories. One of the most versatile clothing accessories of all is a scarf. It doesn't matter which season you are in, a scarf can easily give a new fresh getup to a whole look depending on the way you style it. There are various ways in which you can style it, and there are endless scarf prints and styles available now to include in your wardrobe. I do own a couple of tying scarves  in my closet and love to take them out that can compliment and enhance my overall styling. Here listing below a few of my top favourite tying scarves for women:

4 Things to Consider When Matching Clutch Bags with Party Dresses There's nothing more fun for women than getting all dolled up for a wonderful evening out. It's all about the dress, hair, makeup, shoes and the clutch to complete your outfit. Anything you carry will draw people's attention at the party, and therefore it has to look stunning. Wondering which clutch will match well with your favorite party dress? No need to worry. These key considerations can help you get that perfect look for your night out: 1. Consider the Color of Your Clutch  How your clutch bag's color will interact with that of the party dress is very important. You should go for a color that will complement the dress. If you're lucky to find the same color for both the bag and dress, it would be perfect, but since this isn't always possible, you can go for neutral colors. For instance, Gold and Silver fashion bags match well with most party dresses, while black ones work with a...

Five Fashion Rules Plus Size Women Should Live By The number of plus size women in the United States are growing, and retailers can no longer deny the need to stock plus size clothing .  Plus size brands have grown significantly over the past few years, so there are many plus sized women who are just discovering fashionable clothing that’s made for their size.  There’s nothing wrong with needing a little direction, all you need to do is make that you follow these few easy to follow fashion tips. Know your true size It can be difficult to find your true clothing size when so many retailers practice vanity sizing , but if you want to be comfortable and look fabulous in your clothes you need to wear the right size.  Clothes that are larger than your true size may feel comfortable, but they can make you look bigger than you actually are.  Bigger clothes also tend to be baggy in all of the wrong places, and clothes that are too loose can make your outfit look ...

How to remove black spots on face How to remove black spots on face When it comes to taking care of your skin, the number one problem is hyperpigmentation or spots on face.  Inflammatory trauma to the skin and acne can cause the excessive production of melanin which leads to hyperpigmentation. The sun, time and other factors such as unreliable products, ineffective and inconsistent skin regime and unhealthy diet can cause dark spots on face of which we would all be happy to get rid of. It is essential to know the reasons behind and ways on how to remove black spots on face. The best way to get rid of dark spots is by sticking to a daily regimen for your skincare to eliminate them. Here are some steps on how to remove black spots on face and improve your skin tone. How to remove black spots on face through proper cleansing routine Pores can become clogged because of make-up, debris and excess sebum causing the creation of black spots on face. Sebum, the skin’s oil, ...

Top 10 Beauty Massages Top 10 Beauty Massages Getting a massage when visiting a spa can represent a great way to relax, and can also provide you with treatments that can have long term health benefits in terms of muscle tension. Massages available at a detox retreat, for example, can allow you to unwind while enjoying other complementary therapies, which can include nutritional advice and hypnotherapy. What, then, are some of the top ten massages that you should try the next time you visit a spa or a retreat? 1. Deep Tissue Massages Designed to provide you with a strong all over treatment, deep tissue massages are more intense than standard massages, and can help to both relieve stress and re-align tired muscles. 2. Aroma Facial Massages Combining essential oils with massage, these facial treatments can involve gently working on your face and scalp to lower your stress levels; they can also help to reduce any puffiness around your eyes. These massages can be carried...

Bandage Dress - A Sure Shot Way to Stand-out from the Crowd For those new to the concept, bandage dresses are made of thin strips of cloth sewn together, so much so that they resemble a bandage. These dresses were made extremely popular by the famous designer Herve Leger. Since then, there has been no looking back. Bandage dresses have found a place in almost every fashion conscious girl's closet. Bandage dresses that fit well can make you look sensuous and sexy. When you wear a bandage dress, you need to carry it out with confidence. One thing to note is that these dresses are made in such a way that they are extremely snug and body tight. The hug your curves and highlight them, hence, it is also important that the fit of the dress you choose is perfect for you. Bandage Dresses for a Night-out Bandage dresses are perfect to wear for a night out. Whether it is a girls-night-out party that you are attending or going somewhere with your beau, this dress is sure to mak...

A Few Rules On Wearing Hair Fascinators There’s nothing like one fetching hair fascinator to make you feel like you’re the most stylish and elegant lady in a room. With a pretty little fascinator festooning your head, even the simplest dress can become a sophisticated outfit. But with all their fabric, feathers, flowers and shapes, it’s easy to go overboard with a fascinator. More than a few have committed a fashion faux pas because of their hair fascinators (just ask Princess Beatrice ), but these mistakes can be avoided by just following a few simple rules. Basic Guidelines for Wearing Hair Fascinators Hair Fascinators can be in any design and can be worn any way the wearer chooses, but like most other fashion accessories, there are certain boundaries. Fashion is all about taking risks but sticking to certain guidelines will mean the difference between looking stylish and looking downright ridiculous. Here, we enumerate some of the pivotal points you need to follow to keep ...

Reasons Why We Love Tee Shirts There are many problems that people face when it comes to Fashion. What shirt to wear, pants to match, shoes to compliment and the list goes on. However, there is one particular apparel that is so versatile and comfortable, that people do not think twice whether or not they should wear it and that is the tee shirt. The tee shirt is a clothing that almost everyone on the planet has and it is something can be worn during the day or night. There is no need to think hard as to what matches with a tee shirt because  , frankly, it goes with anything. Here are some reasons why we love tee shirts so much.

Top Tips To Keeping Your Hairstyle Fresh When it comes to keeping your hairstyle fresh and exciting, things can be a little tricky. Just like anything else, your hair needs variety. It's important to experiment with different looks and styles - otherwise, how are you going to know which ones are right for you? We've all got individual faces and we all suit different types of hairstyle. It's time for you to find out where your strengths lie. Clip on hair extensions can be a great way to experiment with styles that you might not be able to achieve naturally. Just because you've got a delicate pixie cut, doesn't mean that you can't mix it up every now and again with a long, luscious hair piece. There are a hundred and one ways that long haired girls can experiment with clip in extensions, too. It's all about unleashing your creative side, says hair stylist Ken Paves. Here's a guide to just a few of the hottest hairstyles that you can create with the u...

How To Work This Season's Hottest Fall Boots  How To Work This Season's Hottest Fall Boots The 2013 fall season brings us many joys, and chief among them is the ability to slip off our flip flops and cozy up in boots. This season almost every type of boot is considered on-trend, including a few new ones. The biggest question on every woman’s mind, though, is how you should style these boots. BluePromoCode has a few great tips. Tips Get comfortable leggings and tights to go under your boots. The bare legs look is not going to look great in freezing temperatures, and you will also be very cold. Don’t settle for just any old boring tights, though - this season, make it a bit more interesting with textured and patterned tights. You can choose from a wide selection at Maidenform.