tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17955603353858465552023-11-16T13:08:49.231+05:30* Hungover on Life! *Fashion & Make-up, Shopping & Travel..Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-77041546866533262682012-04-22T20:03:00.000+05:302012-04-22T20:24:02.696+05:30'Vicky Donor' is an Entertaining as well as Emotional Film<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When I booked my tickets for 'Vicky Donor', I thought it would be an out and out laughter riot. While the movie does have a lot of laughter but the heart of the film according to me is the love story between Vicky and Ashima. I don't think I need to talk much about the plot.. Vicky is currently unemployed, the house being run with the income from his widowed mother's beauty parlour and he is the apple of his 'dadi's eyes :). He is also a very 'typical' Punjabi and finds love in Ashima, a sensible, pretty girl working in a bank. And of course he is also a sperm donor (about which noone but Dr. Chadhdha, the associated doctor and clinic owner knows).<br />
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While watching the movie, I actually felt I was standing in the middle of one of the Lajpat Nagar refugee colonies and hearing the residents talk. The language, the (loud) actions, everything was so real :). The dadi who always took Vicky's side against his mom actually shared a great bond with his daughter-in-law, which was further strengthened over drinks! And even more real was the reactions the respective families showed on coming to know that Vicky was dating a independent, fish eating Bengali girl and Ashima was in love with a loud, not so well spoken business class Punjabi boy! This is where I probably felt a special connection.. I am a Bengali girl but no, I did not marry a Punjabi boy, but the reactions of my parents would have been ditto if I had to :). I must say I was frowning a bit while they indulged in some bong bashing, but then I realized most of the things were factually correct if not politically correct ;). They brought out the typical characteristics of both the communities but eventually mingled very well and embraced each other's culture.<br />
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And a Bollywood movie with a couple of Bengali dialogues and a glimpse of Kolkata makes me like it even more! Actually a film based in Delhi, with a bong character and references to CR Park, showing a bit of Kolkata is probably my favorite combination, and Vicky Doner scores with flying colors in this regard! (Though I kept wondering why they always show the Howrah Bridge even when people reach their by planes, it's the entry point only when you come to the city by a train.. But that is hardly a relevant point).<br />
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Not all is rosy forever and the film takes a rather unexpected dramatic turn after the interval and they address the issue of donating sperms being something looked down upon. I would rather want you to see it. I was seeing most of the actors for the first time, but the cast was perfect! Everyone as so naturally into the character. Overall it's a nice, light movie with a sensitive theme. I would definitely recommend it!<br />
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<br /></div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-49881481971726423912012-01-26T18:19:00.002+05:302012-01-26T18:26:07.716+05:30ALDO: A Must Visit for Boots during this Sale Season<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsy1-WKlLag9yhFuPLIlpYE2zRih5OXcsnLWrzNW-ImyAXu7dR6VADe5NUS5XVhRhzev59r7DneYCK3SwiURNT2uQkBymVdPTHeVEAVt_LStGyd7ZtBujqOAXVQnxeO9qEwmRV4EBP479A/s1600/15012012593.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsy1-WKlLag9yhFuPLIlpYE2zRih5OXcsnLWrzNW-ImyAXu7dR6VADe5NUS5XVhRhzev59r7DneYCK3SwiURNT2uQkBymVdPTHeVEAVt_LStGyd7ZtBujqOAXVQnxeO9qEwmRV4EBP479A/s400/15012012593.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>That is the rush outside ALDO, and it is definitely not without a reason. ALDO has a pretty huge collection of boots and the sale is the perfect time to collect one of those.<br />
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When I visited NYC last year, I had seen some great knee-high boots for $30-$50. But I did not pick any thinking, knee-high boots will be a little too much for Delhi, it does not get cold enough! And trust me, this has been my biggest 'fashion' regret for 2011 :( Delhi is swarming with boots of all kinds and heights, and if you are looking for one then ALDO (Select City, Promenade) is definitely a store that you should visit.<br />
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As I already mentioned, they have boots of all types - knee high, ankle high, mid calf, flat boots and so on. They also have a huge range of prices. I saw boots from Rs 3600 to Rs 8000 (post-sale prices). There were probably some in the higher range too! But Rs 3600 - Rs 4200 may not be that bad a price for ALDO boots and you will get a few choices there. Just pray that they have your size too.<br />
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Here are some boots you could find there. I ain't sure of the exact design, but you will definitely see some similar and interesting boots. Was unable to take pictures :(<br />
Hurry up, ALDO is offering upto 70% off now!!<br />
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And there are plenty of sandals, shoes as well..<br />
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</div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-1508753098430476162011-12-02T15:13:00.003+05:302011-12-03T10:59:21.845+05:30Movie Review: 'Dirty Picture' is not as Sizzling as it Looks!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I actually bunked office with some lame excuse to catch the first day first show of this movie, but the risk was not worth taking! The movie says that there are three things which are required to make a hit movie - entertainment, entertainment and entertainment! But all the director offers in the name of entertainment is a not so soothing display of Vidya Balan's fat! <br />
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I aint writing much about this. The movie is very haphazard without any story line, you keep wondering whats really happening and why it is happening. We were expecting to see Silk Smitha's biography (a South Indian item girl who was a rage in the 80's) but the effort on research was minimal. The movie has some 'filmy' dialogues but I have to admit that it has some funny ones too :). I like the one where they say that there's a woman made for every man, and if you can escape her then your life is saved! There are a few cheezy but interesting ones too. Those are the few elements that make the movie interesting in parts.<br />
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The film that was supposed be hard-hitting hardly hits your heart or mind.. It does pain the eye! Vidya Balan has shown some scary flabs in the weirdest clothes. Yes, she has done a rather bold role, but even that bold performance could not bring enough substance to the movie. I also agree that the character she was depicting wasn't exactly slim, but I wish they focused a little more on the story and research rather than her bosom and belly. At times the story reminded me of 'Fashion' - struggle, fame and fall.<br />
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None of the actor deserves a special mention except Vidya because none of the others has any strong define. Naseeruddin Shah plays a south- Indian superstar who manages to woo the audience with his performance as a college boy even at the age of 50, and who is also known for giving 'career breaks' to many young girls. I kept wondering why he had to take up that role at all (but I bet he had some fun too ;))! And the most pleasant lover of hers - Emraan Hashmi got the least screen time (but they managed to kiss).<br />
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I expected something better and was thoroughly disappointed! My rating is 1.5 + 0.5 for Vidya's courage i.e. 2 on 5 and my advise is - I know there are some movies that we just want to watch at any cost and this is one of them. But if you can then stay away from this one! It's not really as sizzling as dirty as it looks like!<br />
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In case you're wondering what Silk Smitha looked like, here's a picture from Google. But please do notice that she had toned abs!<br />
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</div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-60440043166498898992011-11-19T23:53:00.003+05:302011-11-21T23:12:33.460+05:30Top 3 Budget Long Lasting Lip Colors (under Rs 500): Review, Photos, Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yes, I am obsessed with 'long-lasting' things :) including in makeup. So here are my picks for the best 3 long lasting lip-colors around Rs 500 ($12). </span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">Pick 1 - Colorbar Extra Durable Lip Color</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have reviewed this in detail <a href="http://hungoveronfashion.blogspot.com/2011/08/colorbar-extra-durable-lip-color-candid.html">here</a>. Here are some excerpts. The shade here is 'Candid'.</span><br />
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<div closure_uid_9jvudn="201"><span closure_uid_9jvudn="230"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">Product Details</span></strong></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: purple; line-height: 21px;"><strong>Range of Colors</strong></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #323232; line-height: 21px;">: There are 15 colors available. Mostly nudes and subtle shades and there is one bright pink.</span></span><br />
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<div closure_uid_9jvudn="208" style="color: #323232;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><strong><span style="color: purple;">Price:</span></strong> Rs 450 when I bought, but 500 now :(</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><strong><span style="color: purple;">Quantity: </span></strong>4.5 ml X 2</span></div><div closure_uid_9jvudn="232" style="color: #323232;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><strong><span style="color: purple;">With Gloss</span></strong>: Yes</span></div><div closure_uid_9jvudn="233" style="color: #323232;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><strong><span style="color: purple;">With Applicator</span></strong>: Yes</span></div><div closure_uid_9jvudn="233" style="color: #323232;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><strong><span style="color: red;">The Texture</span></strong>: When you apply the color alone, it dries up within a minute. But once you apply the gloss, you would not feel any dryness at all. Infact feels quite creamy and moisturizing.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><br />
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<div closure_uid_9jvudn="242"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><strong><span style="color: red;">The Pigmentation</span></strong>: Quite good.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><br />
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><strong><span style="color: red;">The Finish:</span></strong> Since it has gloss, so it gives a nice shiny and glossy finish to the lips with a little bit of shimmer.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><br />
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><strong><span style="color: red;">The Staying Power</span></strong>: Yes, it does stay upto 10 hours. In fact in a couple of instances when I did not have anything, it stayed for even a longer time till I removed it. The gloss would wear off first, but the color stays on for a long long time.</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: #323232;"></span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #323232; line-height: 21px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: red; line-height: 21px;"></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">After long hours, my lips start flaking and layers of color start coming off. This is after over 8 hours though, but is a bit of a problem.</span><br />
<span style="color: #323232; font-family: inherit;">Also shades are subtle colors, tough to find a bright one.</span><br />
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</span></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">Pick 2 - Chambor Flowing Lipstick (Stay on Color with Shea Butter)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">(The shade here is Innocent Rose)</span><br />
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<span closure_uid_9jvudn="230"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><strong>Product Details</strong></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><strong><span style="color: purple;">Range of Colors</span>:</strong> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">A wide variety of gorgeous colors</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>Price:</strong></span> Rs 550 </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>Quantity:</strong> </span>4 ml</span><br />
<div closure_uid_9jvudn="232"><div style="color: #323232;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><strong><span style="color: purple;">With Gloss</span>:</strong> No</span></div><div style="color: #323232;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><strong><span style="color: purple;">With Applicator</span>:</strong> Comes with a twisted brush (See pictures below)</span></div><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><b><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><span style="color: red;">The Finish:</span></strong> Since it does not come with a gloss, the finish is creamy and gives a matte look. You can always team it up with a gloss if you wish! I have a bright pink shade. It has a very subtle shimmer too.</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><span style="color: red;">The Staying Power</span></strong>: Excellent! Definitely lasts for over 7 hours</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">Pick 3 - Maybelline Super Stay Gloss</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">This was my first experiment with long lasting colors, and it was perfect. Maybelline is my favorite drug store brand since it gives you good quality products in reasonable prices. This lip color delivered what it promised - stayed for super long! I went for a second and then the third one, but that unfortunately had some leakage issues. The replacement that I got from Shoppers Stop also had leakage issues. And I have stayed away from it since then. But I won't mind trying it out once again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">They have a nice range of colors available including pink, nudes etc. Last I checked they were phasing this out and planning to introduce a 24 hr stay lip color. I somehow thought 12 hr was enough :)</span><br />
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<span closure_uid_9jvudn="230"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><strong>Product Details</strong></span></span></div><strong style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: purple;">Range of Colors</span>:</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"> There are some nice and bright colors available</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>Price:</strong></span> Rs 380</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>Quantity:</strong> </span>4.5 ml each</span><br />
<div closure_uid_9jvudn="232"><div style="color: #323232;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><strong><span style="color: purple;">With Gloss</span>:</strong> Yes</span></div><div style="color: #323232;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><strong><span style="color: purple;">With Applicator</span>:</strong> Yes</span></div><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;"><b><br />
</b></span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <strong><span style="color: red;">The Texture</span></strong>: Soft, and Creamy but gets a little sticky if you apply too much. You are supposed to apply the gloss after the color dries up. Only that wait is a bit drying.</span><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><span style="color: red;">The Finish:</span></strong> Glossy. Makes the lips look fuller.</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><span style="color: red;">The Staying Power</span></strong>: Excellent! It usually does not go until you remove it with a cleanser.</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">None, except the leakage thing mentioned above. It is great value for money.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And finally the swatches for Colorbar Candid, Chambor Innocent Rose ans Maybelline</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Which is your favorite long lasting lip color, tell us about it!</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Mumbai, 15<sup>th</sup> November, 2011:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> INK Infrastructure in association with YUVA and powered by Provogue brings to you the first ever unprecedented fashion week created solely to celebrate resort wear in India. </span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">An initiative to promote Indian resort fashion and world over,</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <span lang="EN-GB">India </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Resort Fashion Week 2011 (IRFW) will be held at the Grand Hyatt, Goa from the 7<sup>th</sup> – 10<sup>th</sup> December, 2011, showcasing the finest works of the country’s most coveted resort wear designers. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Resort wear today has gone beyond just beach wear. It has emerged as the retail industry’s multi -seasonal money spinner, as resort wear is essentially year round fashion. World over resort wear has been recognized already as an independent season and the international resort wear industry is growing exponentially. India is still to fully explore and understand the growing importance of cruise collection; IRFW 2011 has been conceptualised to cater to this burgeoning resort wear industry. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">With an eclectic mix of renowned designers and emerging talent IRFW 2011 is pegged as the most anticipated fashion week in the country. <o:p></o:p></span></div><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">A must attend for all fashion enthusiast, IRFW 2011 is committed to showcasing exquisite designs in swim, resort and luxury lounge wear for women and men. Spread over four days, IRFW will celebrate the creations of designers synonymous with resort wear such as Shantanu and Nikhil, James Ferreira, Shivan and Narresh, Pria Kataria Puri, Narendra Kumar and Anupamaa Dayal to name a few. The final day <span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white;">of IRFW the shows will be held at Marbela Beach, Morjim; with a ramp on the beach, the ocean as the backdrop on the pristine sands of Goa, encapsulating the true essence of international resort.</span></span><span style="background: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">IRFW, the unique concept is developed and promoted by Tanya Swetta, id8 Media Solutions, Nikhil Oza E-sense Entertainment and Pallav Kumar Ojha, UVAR Pvt ltd. IRFW is headed by <b>Shalini Chuganee, COO</b> who shares her views “<i>Associating</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> with IRFW is a co beneficial alliance with a brand building exercise at its optimum. The platform provides opportunities on a B2B, as well as B2C level, resulting in a brand equity increase through strategic luxury market alliances. </span></i><strong><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> Amalgamating</span></i></strong><strong><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></i></strong><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">the international standards of quality with the finest resort wear designer collections, IRFW is the official platform which will bring Indian resort wear onto the global fashion map."</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Imtiaz Khatri, Owner Ink Infrastructure</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“As a title sponsor, I’m glad to announce our company – Imtiaz Khatri group’s association with IRFW 2011. It is an honour to be a part of this one of a kind fashion week, which is distinct from other shows in India. I am sure that it would help us to reach new heights.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sharing his views<b> Nitesh Rane, Co- Founder and Chairman, YUVA says</b> “<i>We are delighted to announce our magazine –YUVA’s, alliance with India Resort Fashion Week as an associate sponsor. It is a spectacular platform to showcase Indian fashion and encourage tourism at an international tourist destination like Goa.</i>"</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Backed by Goa Tourism Development of India, IRFW is an endeavour to bring the right designers to the forefront in the resort fashion space. It is an opportunity to showcase their designs to prominent national as well as international buyers and interact with key players in the industry. This unprecedented concept keenly focuses on the business aspect of the fashion week and is aimed at increasing business conversions, putting the spotlight on resort wear in India. Held at the luxurious Grand Hyatt Goa and final day the Marbela beach, IRFW perpetuates the unique Goa experience with the ‘Shack Village’ – a showcase of collections comprising of resort wear and accessories. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Sharing his views designer <b>Shivan Bhatiya from Shivan & Narresh says</b>, <i>“Designers who ardently create resort wear, many a times go unnoticed. India does not provide adequate impetus for this booming sector. IRFW provides numerous designers a platform to showcase their creativity. It helps them tap this profitable segment. I am excited to be a party of this distinct property” <o:p></o:p></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">1. Will nose pore strips really work?</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">2. Will the glue harm my skin?</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">3. Will it be painful?</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">4 Will there be any side effects?</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">5. Will nose strips prevent future appearance of blackheads?</span></b><br />
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I have tried a couple of brands from New U. Though both were kinds of effective I prefer the second since they have white strips and I feel are partially better. It is also a better known and more popular brand.<br />
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1. Cool & Cool Charcoal Nose Strip (shown above) - Rs 59 for a strip<br />
2. Beauty Formulas Deep Cleansing Nose Pore Strips (shown below) - Approx Rs 45 for a strip<br />
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So here are the answers to my questions. <br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">1. Will nose pore strips really work?</span></b> <br />
It depends on your skin type, hair growth and also the brand that you choose. I am lucky to not have a serious blackheads problem and I was pretty pleased with the result. The satisfaction of seeing the unwanted hair on the strip is immense :). I think it definitely removed 80-90% of the blackheads and I could not see anything extra blackhead on my nose.<br />
A couple of other friends have also tried this and this is what they feel. While a friend who had a pretty thick hair growth said, these pores removed 70-80% of the blackheads but she could still a few left!<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">2. Will the glue harm my skin?</span></b> <br />
Most of the glue usually comes off with your pull and if it does not, it is very easy to wash away. I searched on the internet and concluded that the glue does not do any harm to the skin. I am convinced since I have not faced any problems so far.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">3. Will it be painful?</span></b> <br />
Absolutely not! The tweezers can be quite painful at times though!<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">4 Will there be any side effects?</span></b> <br />
I did have the thoughts that I might experience some itching/ burning sensation after use. But thankfully there was no side effect at all!<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">5. Will nose strips prevent future appearance of blackheads?</span></b> <br />
Nope, they do not prevent the future appearances. Home remedies can help in that regard.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">What I like about nose strips for blackhead removal</span></i></b><br />
1. Very convenient and painless to use, directions given very clearly on the pack<br />
2. No affordability issues<br />
3. I did not experience any side effects like itching/ burning etc.<br />
4. It is quite effective!<br />
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Have you used one? Share your experience!</div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-69431233352738884882011-11-13T03:24:00.007+05:302011-11-13T22:14:27.458+05:30Movie Review: 'Rockstar' Rocks - Romantic, Intense but not Melodramatic!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5XVehlMQtk6zSJUPdthnN8QQeHzhOGJ52pUSxc7cRboVXXsTRbkcGHWv2EzWxmcXMXbkVJuBFXrhbtEVzbCAgMUFvFHZ6rP2vlPnUcXBE9VbdCbIYu7X4HExhdbmJJdvo4sqRtQ9rfm6Z/s1600/movie.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5XVehlMQtk6zSJUPdthnN8QQeHzhOGJ52pUSxc7cRboVXXsTRbkcGHWv2EzWxmcXMXbkVJuBFXrhbtEVzbCAgMUFvFHZ6rP2vlPnUcXBE9VbdCbIYu7X4HExhdbmJJdvo4sqRtQ9rfm6Z/s320/movie.gif" width="218" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">When I had seen trailers of 'Rockstar' I had thought the movie was about a rebellious singer who was first a victim of and then voice against violence in Kashmir! Pardon my ignorance, but there is a special thrill about watching a movie without even knowing the plot!</span><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Rockstar is not about any political issue (despite the repeated </span>appearance of cops, crowds and Kashmir in the trailers), it is an intense story about feelings, destiny, and a bit of struggle between rightdoing and wrongdoing! And it is also about how these feelings and destiny transform Janardan Jakra (JJ), a simple boy aspiring to be a singer, to Jordan, a world-famous rockstar with a streaks of anger. Yes, you may wonder how it all happened that fast, but you will still end up believing it in parts. JJ (Ranbir), a middle-class and simple Hindu college student is told that one cannot become a singer unless he experiences pain! He tries to befriend Heer (Nargis), a rich, classy and talented Stephenian hoping she will reject him and he will go through the pain of refusal. Heer instead turns out to be a bold and fun-seeking girl who has a list of things that she wants to do before she gets married in two months! The two become friends and JJ helps her in accomplishing her entire things to do list. Heer then gets married and moves to Prague. The rest of the movie is to be guessed or watched and don't worry you do get to see more of the pretty Nargis.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">If you like love, rebelliousness, and breaking a few rules here and there and you will like this movie. The opening scene where the uncommitted, angry </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Jordan overcomes a fight and then reaches his concert with thousands of fans waving and roaring at him was impressive. He did not care about fame or money, he sang because he liked singing. The movie is fast-paced with some humour and fun here and there. You don't even get to know how time flies till the interval. Post interval the movie becomes intense and portrays how love on one hand can cure you and on the other hand can give you immense pain that that can completely change you as a person. It also portrays how feelings and emotions do not quite follow conventions. The best part of the whole plot has been treated with maturity and not melodrama. And it never really loses its pace. The cinematography is breathtaking while they fly you over the mountains of Kashmir, Prague buildings, and the places where Jordan goes for his concerts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The movie belongs to Ranbir who gives yet another touching performance like ‘Wake Up Sid’. He really steals your heart. Nargis Fakri is very pretty and fresh but lacks the acting talent that the pivotal role demanded. She was pretty bad actually. But I am hoping she will improve with time. There were a few other bad actors too. The film gets haphazard and unreal in a few places, actually even jumps at times, but somehow the story track and intensity never lost and at the same time there are some light moments too. The casting and editing could be better in a few places, but it still leaves an impact on your mind. AR Rahman’s sound track impresses once again. Most of the tracks are in the background. In fact some of the songs were more meaningful and likeable when flowing with the movie rather than hearing them </span></span><span style="line-height: 18px;">standalone </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">on FM .</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What a change from Ra.One! We finally see some serious cinema treated with maturity. Despite some bad acting and flaws in the flow of the story, this movie is definitely worth your time and money!</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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One of my blogger friends had asked for suggestions about places to eat in NYC. I would have written about this anyway, but since there was a specific request, I thought of coming up with it at the earliest!! Hope you find this useful.<br />
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NYC is a place where you get almost all cuisines, and in all price ranges. <i><span style="color: #741b47;">Pizza/ pasta/ salad/ burgers/ hot dogs</span></i> are available readily and make the cheapest meal anywhere, any time. You can get a slice of yummy pizza with all possible meat toppings for just around $2-$3. And trust me, you will love it! As I mentioned in my one of my earlier posts, though pizza was first made in Italy, I bet it can't be yummier from the ones I had in NYC!!<br />
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Typical American or even British dishes like say Fish and Chips have may be a bland. So if you like it spicy, you have to let them know!<br />
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Now coming to the restaurants.. I obviously have not explored the food options completely to give an expert opinion, but I am writing about the ones I really liked and were located in the most popular destinations. These are all reasonably restaurants.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Times Square</span></b><br />
Times square has a plethora of restaurants. And the funny bit is that I have not been disappointed by whichever restaurant I have tried! My favorite ones are.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">Olive Garden</span></i></b><br />
It is basically an Italian place but offers a decent variety of items on the menu. The best part I like about this place is that they offer a very nice and wholesome complimentary salad. The ambiance is nice and casual, and it's a good place to with date or family both :)<br />
<a href="http://www.olivegarden.com/">http://www.olivegarden.com/</a> <br />
<span style="color: blue;">Meal for 2: < $60</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">Bubba Gump Shrimp</span></i></b><br />
This is a seafood place based on the theme of the movie 'Forrest Gump'. If you can answer 5 questions about the movie, you get candies too :). I also managed to win a really nice cocktail glass. You get a huuuge variety of shrimp items here. My favorite is the <i><span style="color: #741b47;">Cajun Shrimp</span></i>, nice and spicy and suits the Indian palette.<br />
Another interesting thing about this place is the way you're supposed to call your sever. They come and attend you if you display the 'STOP' board. Else you hold the 'Keep Running' board. They also have a nice way to celebrate birthdays :)<br />
<a href="http://www.bubbagump.com/">http://www.bubbagump.com/</a> <br />
<span style="color: blue;">Meal for 2: $90</span> <br />
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">Hard Rock Cafe</span></i></b><br />
This of course needs to introduction. They usually serve very nicely mixed drinks though I was a bit disappointed in my last visit I hate to say. The decor is grand and nice. It's located right in the heart of Times Square, and so has long waiting time.<br />
The suggestion that I have here is that since HRC is there almost everywhere including Delhi/ Mumbai etc, you could skip this and try something new!<br />
<a href="http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/">http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/</a> <br />
<span style="color: blue;">Meal for 2: $70</span> <br />
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">Chevy's Fresh Mex</span></i></b><br />
This is one of my favorite Mexican joints. They have some nice Margaritas too! And is very reasonable.<br />
My absolute favorite here is<i><span style="color: #741b47;"> Shrimp fajitas</span></i>.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">Red Lobster </span></i></b><br />
By now you can feel my love for seafood! And if you are a fan of seafood like me, you will like this place too :). The restaurant welcomes you with a display of live lobsters in an aquarium! They have decent variety and also offer a nice complimentary ceaser salad.. I usually avoid lobster as they are a bit cumbersome to eat. But I did not want to not eat lobster in a restaurant that had lobster in the name! So after our server promised that it would be not be that big a deal, we ordered the<i><span style="color: #741b47;"> Fire-Grilled Lobster, Shrimp and Scallops</span></i>! And it was pretty good and easy to eat too!!<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">34th Street: Lucy's Cantina Royale</span></b><br />
I will not rate this placevery well in terms of the menu but the location and the view from the top is pretty amazing! There is an open air section on the second floor from where you get a somewhat aerial view of the 34th street. You can see the Empire State building too! In terms of food, they do not have a great variety, you get the common American items like burgers etc and some mexican stuff too.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: purple;">View of the Empire State from Lucy's</span></i></b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxmPeZ3elIydgpo-eHHJA4EQM3WgBMc7vW4TOD6aHPjwrvxV0oGJ-U3A0cAkN8g_i6tv-GlxnPesMxP1oEk3PiIXomDPnyyx4MRTOtHboYg7RIraK6uwluVt-7eGQ2srMAN4hJwdjdrWDY/s1600/empire+state.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxmPeZ3elIydgpo-eHHJA4EQM3WgBMc7vW4TOD6aHPjwrvxV0oGJ-U3A0cAkN8g_i6tv-GlxnPesMxP1oEk3PiIXomDPnyyx4MRTOtHboYg7RIraK6uwluVt-7eGQ2srMAN4hJwdjdrWDY/s640/empire+state.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">South Street Seaport - Pier 17</span></b><br />
I have eaten at a few places here and frankly liked all of them. The USP of the restaurants here is the view they offer more than anything else. Having a romantic dinner (or actually any kind of meal) by the riverside is something I have always fancied. You get a breathtaking view of the Brooklyn bridge as well. Just choose something up the stairs, by the river! And if you like seafood, try the <i><span style="color: #741b47;">Grilled salmon</span></i>.<br />
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One restaurant that I really thought was interesting but never visited is <b><i><span style="color: purple;">Beekman Beer Garden Beach</span></i></b>. It's a relatively new place and looks great! They have created an open air restaurant on a water taxi with seats that glow in the dark. I thought it was pretty awesome, will try it the next time for sure!<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">China Town</span></b><br />
This is different part of NYC altogether. All signs are in Chinese, many people here can't speak in English and you often may have to talk with your hands! Busy, crowded yet very lively, and I had one of the best <span style="color: #741b47;"><i>Singapore noodles</i></span> there. This is the best place for some authentic Chinese food. And all the restaurants are very reasonably prices, most items between $10-$15. And it is highly likely that you will get the bill also in Chinese :)<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Little Italy</span></b><br />
Right next to China town is Little Italy, the place for some great Italian food. They also have some food festivals or the other all year round. An interesting place to be at!<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Bleeker Street</span></b><br />
This is close to the university area and has a line of small and homely pubs catering to the student population. The pubs have an informal environment and give you a perfect value for money.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Meatpacking district</span></b> <br />
This is really known for the night clubs and the speakeasy bars. Unfortunately I did not get a chance to explore this place well, although we accidentally went into a restaurant that served us an amazing octopus dish! Here is a list of the restaurants you will find there. It's a rather long one!<br />
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</div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-73137021628433908512011-11-10T15:18:00.001+05:302011-11-10T15:19:42.066+05:30My Latest Obsession: A Forever 21 Necklace<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjruUna1ClGmZFSZZ41xvgPiWscQ3i0BXwRdimGaaq3uvRNS2M602iaMqaGXn7a84TuIkdggG3grhAIGB_qjhWuR5maStUUxxPklsP-ODSgl7zfaL70UYs9B3XQxjUiWLBlUzR1wQfilrs6/s1600/Picture+050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjruUna1ClGmZFSZZ41xvgPiWscQ3i0BXwRdimGaaq3uvRNS2M602iaMqaGXn7a84TuIkdggG3grhAIGB_qjhWuR5maStUUxxPklsP-ODSgl7zfaL70UYs9B3XQxjUiWLBlUzR1wQfilrs6/s320/Picture+050.jpg" width="184" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">While I was not exactly impressed with the clothing collection of Forever 21, their accessories collection was interesting. Some were junky while some were sleek and pretty. And most importantly they were mostly under $10.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I bought this cute necklace from one of their stores! Loved the two-layered design and the fake 'diamonds' :). And the style was such that it would go with both closed and deep necks! There were 2 colors - purple and silver. I chose the silver one as it would go well with almost all colors!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">After wearing it for the first day I left it on my table and it had got tangled. In my desperate effort to untangle it, I ended up tangling it further. Two-layered and long chains are bad in this regard. Eventually a salesgirl helped me in getting this back in shape after working on it for almost an hour!! She was an angel. And ever since, I wore it for almost everyday and totally fell in love with it!! My trip pictures provide a perfect evidence!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Are you wondering how much did I pay for it that I loved it soo much.. Well it was rather cheap, yet pretty :)</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here are some pictures from the Forever 21 website itself.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.forever21.com/images/more/76808157-01.jpg" /></div></div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-42091830602171211902011-11-10T01:17:00.000+05:302011-11-10T01:17:58.067+05:30Forever 21: Sneak Peek into an NYC store, and a Few Things They Could do Better!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The fact that I keep talking about Forever 21 obviously means the brand holds a special place in my heart. We all love the brand because if makes fashion very affordable. A few days back I was looking at their site and found almost 200 items under $5!! Though I always felt the quality of the clothes was not the best, but they were worth the money and trendy, I had a slightly different experience this time during my trip to NYC.<br />
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There are quite a few stores in the city and surprisingly have different collections. The one at the 34th street, though is very big, did not have a great collection this time! All I wanted was a casual skirt, and there were almost none to even try. I did not like anything! The quality of the clothes were a bit disappointing, you could find better stuff at Sarojini street shops. Nothing against SN since it used to be one of my favorite shopping destinations during college days, but you'd expect better in a NY store. The not-fitting and asymmetric seems to be the in-style these days! The store was flooded with them. But I am not a fan!<br />
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The Union Square is a better one. I found a nice $10 skirt there, which on trial turned out to be a little too tight and sexy ;). I picked up a very pretty necklace though. The best Forever 21 store however is the one at Times Square! First of all it stays open till 2am!! It is also quite huge and has the best collection. It is very organized too.<br />
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All said and done, I still can't not visit this store if I'm visiting NYC! The Delhi store hasn't impressed me much as they charge very high prices compared to the US stores! I have a soft corner for this store, and I hope I can find something nice I visit them the next time! For the same price, H&M offers some more sophisticated stuff. Forever 21 still is a very popular brand for college kids, 70% of the collection meant to woo them.. but it would be fabulous if they could bring out some classier and chic clothes for us, the office goers too!<br />
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Another thing I wish F 21 could change was their exchange policy. Most stores allow you to return the products in the US. This only gives you a store credit so that you can exchange it!<br />
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How has your latest Forever 21 experience been?<br />
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Here are some photos from the 34th Street store. It was such a nice feeling to be able to take photographs freely inside a store, unlike here in India where you're always prohibited!!<br />
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</div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-80716143641499503332011-11-09T01:24:00.002+05:302011-11-09T01:48:55.797+05:30My Travelogue Begins - 10 Places to See/ Be at in New York City! Part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">It's been almost a month since I've been back in Delhi and thinking of writing about my trip. I've been both busy and lazy, but I finally got some time and decided to start writing. I was in New York City for 3 weeks for work and then traveled to visit the Niagara Falls, Disney World, Universal Studios and Miami. The focus for this article is my first destination, though I have to admit I'm already dying to write about the last ones too!<br />
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</div><div>Though I have been to NYC a few times before for work, this was a special trip for several reasons. I discovered some new places in the city in terms of food, shopping and experiences, almost making it as exciting as the first visit to any place. Also, t<span style="background-color: transparent;">he romantic air of the city always made me miss my husband and I had him with me for the first time, though for a rather short time in the end! </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">My selection of the best 10 places to see/ be at in NYC obviously has a a bias towards things I love - Walking around, Riverside, City View, Shopping, Eating. The night-life coverage unfortunately will be a little low. And I promise, I will try to cover them more in my next trip :). So here are my favorite places of the New York City! Since it is going to be long, I am splitting it into 2 parts.</span></div><div><br />
</div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Brooklyn Bridge</span></b></div><div>Thanks to my poor memory, I had forgotten what it was like to walk on the Brooklyn Bridge and hence went on to relive that experience. And guess what, my heart skipped a beat yet again as I stepped on to the wooden walkway and felt the vibrations of the cars racing under my feet. I could actually see them through the gaps between the wooden planks right below me. At the centre of the bridge, you can even throw a coin in the East river below (not sure if that is allowed though). It was quite a feeling, not to mention the view! It is almost impossible to not feel a little bit romantic there :)<br />
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</div><div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Central Park</span></b></div></div></div><div>Yes, you have seen a lot of it both in Hollywood as well as Bollywood, but it's still worth seeing it with your own eyes. Honestly, I'm not really a fan of greenery but the vastness and serenity of this place is breathtaking. Seemed like the Central Park had also become a favorite spot for wedding couples. Saw quite a few of them with their crew of photographers following them along the park! The huge park spreads from the 59th street to the 110th street and has a drive space of 10 km inside the park used by joggers, skaters, cyclists etc. An interesting fact is that though the park looks very natural, it has been entirely landscaped and several lakes inside have been created artificially, but you simply can't tell!<br />
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</div><div><u><span style="color: red;">Central Park Zoo:</span></u> While this zoo is one of the smallest in NYC (Bronx being the largest), a few residents make a treat for the eyes. My favorite are the seal and the penguins! They also have a snow leopard and a polar bear amongst other interesting beings. It is not a bad place for an entry fee of $13! In fact on two weekends every year, they allow complimentary entries to all corporate employees and I happened to be there on one of those weekends!<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Times Square</span></b></div><div>I call it '<b><span style="color: red;">T</span></b>he <b><span style="color: red;">I</span></b> <b><span style="color: red;">M</span></b>ake <b><span style="color: red;">E</span></b>veryone <b><span style="color: red;">S</span></b>mile' Square. No matter how I feel, the liveliness of this place cheers me up. The lights, the crowd, the hustle-bustle - all make it a happy place. I love sitting on the red stairs in the main square and watching the hundreds of people before me with something unique about each of them. You could often see an Elvis Presley or a topless but starred female guitarist or a Micky Mouse! The place also outlets for most of your favorite brands which also stay open till later than the other stores. The Times Square Forever 21 has the best collection and shopping hours, remains open till 2 am!</div><div>Eating options galore too!<br />
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</div><div><b><span style="color: red;">The 34th Street</span></b></div><div>For someone who loves shopping, 34th street cannot be missed! You have the huge 9 floor Macy's that has a solution for almost all possible shopping needs! The shopping in Macy's experience deserves an independent article I believe! You also have Victoria Secrets, H&M around though the Forever 21 isn't exactly great. And I have to make a special mention of the Fossil store. There was a small problem with my Fossil watch and I had gone there to get it fixed. Since the duration of my stay wasn't long enough for them to fix it, they gave me a brand new watch!!!!!!!!!!!! I was rather shocked with this 'unthinkable in India' gesture! But I would recommend that Fossil store to everyone for their courteousness and generosity. And please don't blame me if you had entered the store to just buy a watch for your girlfriend but ended up buying two for yourself as well :).<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Empire State Building</span></b></div><div>The spectacular view of the entire city from the top of the Empire State Building has again been dramatized in several movies and my first reaction too was nothing but a 'WOW' back in 2007. It is a different story that I went to the 45th floor of my office the next day and was equally mesmerized with the view that I got there! But if you're a tourist without the access to an office space in the 45th floor, you must visit this place! And the best time to go there I think is a little before sunset so that you can get both the day view as well as the night view! It is a photographer's delight! The lights, the buildings, the streets - it has to be experienced rather than read! It is not one of the post popular attractions of NYC for no reason.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Though I have been to only the 86th Floor and not the 102nd floor, 86th has an open space and I have read is better than 102! (You need to know this as there are separate tickets, 102 being more expensive). The skyride is also good is what I have heard.</div><div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">This is it for today. Pardon me and also correct me if there has been any factual errors. I have written this article more share my experiences rather than the widely known facts :). These snaps have been taken by three people (one of them being me), hence I cannot take all the credit :). Enjoy!</span> </div></div></div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-73190764206022837752011-10-29T17:45:00.006+05:302011-10-30T00:21:17.919+05:30Movie Review: Ra.One - An Insult to Our Intelligence<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">We ended up watching Ra.One last evening after a lot of contemplation. Though we knew that it wouldn't exactly be an intellectually stimulating movie, we thought it would still give us a reason to have a good laugh with friends. So did we have a good laugh?.. I wouldn't answer that right-away, but it definitely inspired me to write my first ever movie review!<br />
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</div><div>The film starts with an imaginary scene where Shahrukh, a game super-hero has to save Priyanka Chopra by fighting the three 'Lee' sisters and then the main villain Sanjay Dutt. The three sisters were called Iski Lee, Uski Lee and Sabki Lee and Shahrukh had to do nothing to kill them since 'Ladkiyan Uspe Marti Hain'. Now, that was when I almost knew what the rest of the movie would be like - silly and low IQ!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Shahrukh is playing Shekhar, a nerdy south-Indian video game developer whose character has an overdose of bad caricature - he keeps messing up, gets slapped by women and can't even park his car without banging into ten other cars (and we always said, only women were bad drivers). He tortures you with his overacting while trying to get into the south-Indian's character, conveniently losing his native accent whenever he wishes. In one moment. he acts like a stupid moron while mixing cud with spaghetti and eating it with his hand and simultaneously boring everyone with his 'quotes', and then suddenly gives super-cool dance number in the song 'Criminal' at the launch party of his new video game, 'Ra.One' where he created the most powerful villain ever. It's not like we don't like Bollywood Masala movies. But Ra.One is a movie that treats the audience as if they are retards and will laugh only at stupid and 'crotchy' jokes. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Things happen, Ra.One comes out of the game to find Lucifer (Shekhar's son Prateek's gaming name), who was the last one to leave the game half-way without getting beaten. He finds Shekhar, kills him and then gets after his son. Out of the game comes G.One, our good superhero with the face of his creator, Shekhar, to protect the child and his mother, sexy Kareena who has decided to move back to Mumbai. Just when I thought the movie was getting sensible, intense and in sync with the theme, I was reminded I was watching a Shahrukh Khan film! Even before the mother and child got enough time to grieve Shekhar's death, the director came back with a silly scene of a gay airport agent getting turned on with G.One's body piercings and then a fight sequence at the Mumbai airport which would have been much better without the stupid humorous interferences. The fight was followed with a brief Rajni Kant cameo where he was playing our dreaded super-hero 'Chitti' and had come to give some words of advise to G.One. The purpose of this scene nothing but to draw crowds in southern theatres. The rest of the movie is about how G.One protects the family from Ra.One with a predictable and rather boring climax.</div><div><br />
</div><div>It's sadly ironical that we were treated like an audience with zero IQ while watching a movie based on artificial intelligence. Anytime the movie got a little serious, we were interrupted by some cheap humor by the nosy south Indian neighbor Satish Shah or some melodrama between the G.One and Kareena/ Prateek. The action sequences are rather few and copied. Even in the sequence where G.One has to stop a Mumbai local train that has lost control, he needlessly indulges in some comic moments. By now I was so upset that I actually did not even enjoy my favorite song 'Chammak Challo'! And let me tell you a little secret here, that song was actually at a kid's birthday party (with the scantily clad green hot babes in the background) - non sense, right! </div><div><br />
</div><div>Arjun Rampal's entry was out of nowhere and despite playing the 'title role' so to say, had nothing more than a few dopey and cliched dialogues. The director did not even do justice to his six-packs (for which he would have worked out for months) because we barely saw them for a minute! Kareena looks hot, but the character has no depth.</div><div><br />
</div><div>The film has been 'inspired' by several hollywood movies like Iron Man, Spider-Man and Terminator 2. There were some blatantly copied scenes (One of them being Dalip Tahil playing Tony Stark while introducing his new game in a lavish style in the midst of some hot dancers, hard to imagine right :)) . I mean I did expect some 'inspired' scenes, but even those did not do justice to the theme of the movie. Though the plot was ambitious and could make a good movie with a better director, the film had nothing in terms of intensity and grip and thoughtful cinematography. The action sequences though few were not bad but the caricatures, the cheap, mindless and crotchy jokes and the melodrama were unbearable. Shahrukh overacted even while playing an android and managed to include his usual arm spreading scene even with this character!<br />
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It's not like there haven't been worse movies (Robot was far worse, couldn't even watch it on TV), but that does not justify continuing to make mindless movies. </div><div><br />
</div><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">My Verdict:</span></i></b> The movie is a big disappointment, with an endless list of unnecessary elements and lacking all the ingredients of a good action packed super-hero movie. Frankly speaking it is an insult to our intelligence and not worth spending our hard-earned money on. It is going to come on TV soon anyway.</div><div><br />
</div><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Dear Shahrukh,</span></i></b></div><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></i></b></div><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">I was never a fan of your acting skills but had great respect for your impeccable business sense. And now I know that you had to spend so much on the marketing of this movie because you exactly knew how bad the movie was. I guess you would manage to recover your money but p</span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">lease stop treating us like we are retards without any theatrical sense. You do have a charm, but those open arms cannot embrace us forever!</span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"> </span></i></b></div></div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-39554159453264372772011-10-18T10:43:00.000+05:302011-10-18T10:43:48.715+05:30Diwali Gift Options from The Nature's Co.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><div><div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Indulge your loved ones this Diwali with gifting options from The Nature's Co.</span></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><br />
</span></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Wooden tray for Diwali from The Nature's Co..jpg" height="226" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=6f65fb074e&view=att&th=13310be43baa3491&attid=0.1&disp=thd&realattid=f_gtfps7fa0&zw" width="400" /></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"></span></i></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></i></div></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><div></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Diwali is round the corner and if you are wondering what to gift your loved ones, The Nature's Co. has the perfect option for you. <b>The Nature’s Co.</b> your one stop shop for beauty and wellness products brings you<b> special gifting options</b> for your near and dear ones this <b>Diwali,</b> which can be completely personalized by you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Choose from an exciting range of<b> exotic and luxurious beauty products at The Nature's Co.</b> Customers making a minimum purchase of<b>Rs.1,795,</b> will receive a <b>beautiful wooden basket</b> to pack their products which comes along with a <b>diya and incense cones with a holder</b>to add to the <b>Diwali spirit.</b></span><br />
<div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Patrons who make purchase of <b>Rs.1,995 or more,</b> will have the choice between a <b>Copper and Wooden tray to package their Diwali gifts</b>from <b>The Nature’s Co.</b> These trays come along with a few more <b>Diwali surprises</b> - <b>a diya, incenses cones with the holder, a coffee bean candle & incense sticks.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Keeping with the <b>festivities of Diwali</b>, The Nature’s Co. is all set to <b>pamper</b> <b>customers making these purchases</b> with a <b>free refreshing Express Facial.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">So be sure to visit any of The Nature’s Co. stores and make this <b>Diwali an indulgent one!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Offer valid from <b>15<sup>th</sup>–30<sup>th</sup> October 2011.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">For further information you can visit: <a href="http://www.thenaturesco.com/" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">www.thenaturesco.com</a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Available at all The Nature’s Co. stores and on the company website.</span><br />
<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Mumbai Store Address:</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Unit No. S-15, 2nd floor Block No. 34/14B,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">"Palladium" Phoenix Mills Compound, 462,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Mumbai - 400 013</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">T: <a href="tel:%2B91%2022%2032211771" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank" value="+912232211771">+91 22 32211771</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">E: <b><a href="mailto:helpdesk.mumbai@thenaturesco.com" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">helpdesk.mumbai@<wbr></wbr>thenaturesco.com</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Store timings:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Weekdays / Weekends: 11.00 am to 9:30 pm</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Delhi Store Address:</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Shop No S-12(b), 2nd floor, Plot No. A-3,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Select CITYWALK,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">District Centre, Saket,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">New Delhi - 110 017</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">T: <a href="tel:%2B91%2011%2046150600" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank" value="+911146150600">+91 11 46150600</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">E: <a href="mailto:helpdesk.delhi@thenaturesco.com" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">helpdesk.delhi@<wbr></wbr>thenaturesco.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Store timings:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Weekdays: 10.30 am - 9.30 pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Weekends: 10.30 am - 10.00 pm</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Chennai Store Address:</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Shop No. S-012, Ground floor,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Express Avenue, 50L, Whites Road, Roypettah High Road,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Chennai - 600 014.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">T: <a href="tel:%2B91%2044%2031900070" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank" value="+914431900070">+91 44 31900070</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">E: <a href="mailto:helpdesk.chennai@thenaturesco.com" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">helpdesk.chennai@<wbr></wbr>thenaturesco.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Store timings:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Weekdays: 11.00 am - 9.30 pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Weekends: 11.00 am - 10.00 pm</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Ahmedabad Store Address:</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">127, Ground Floor, Iscon Mega Mall,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Sarkhej Gandhi Nagar Highway,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Ahmedabad - 380015</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">E: <a href="mailto:helpdesk.ahmedabad@thenaturesco.com" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">helpdesk.ahmedabad@<wbr></wbr>thenaturesco.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Store Timings:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Weekdays: 11am - 9.30pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Weekends: 11am - 10pm</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Kolkatta Store address:</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Unit no. - S010,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Ground Floor, South City Mall,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">375, Prince Anwar Shah Road,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Kolkata 700068.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">E: <a href="mailto:helpdesk.kolkata@thenaturesco.com" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">helpdesk.kolkata@<wbr></wbr>thenaturesco.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Store Timings:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> Weekdays: 11am - 9.30pm</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Pune Store address:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; background-repeat: repeat repeat; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Unit NO. F-38, 1st floor,<br />
Phoenix Market City Pune,<br />
Viman Nagar,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; background-repeat: repeat repeat; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Pune-411014</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">E: <a href="mailto:helpdesk.pune@thenaturesco.com" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">helpdesk.pune@thenaturesco.<wbr></wbr>com</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; background-repeat: repeat repeat; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Store Timings:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; background-repeat: repeat repeat; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> Weekdays: 11am - 9.30pm</span><br />
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But that's not quite true.. The truth is I am in NYC and I feel I don't have enough time to even breath. Infact things like sleeping, bathing, TVing feel like a waste of time in the city :). (But I don't exactly skip any of those except the TV)..<br />
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I will be back soon. Shopping has just started. Got a DSLR to start with.. Rest will follow. I have been taking a few photographs, but honestly don't get the time to even transfer them. I know you're probably wondering what is she soo busy with, but the city has too much to offer. The stores are so huge that they actually buffle you with choices and turn you into an inefficient shopper! Here's one of our favorite ones! More will follow..<br />
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Forever 21 at the 34th Street!<br />
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The morning was filled with loads of excitement and anxiety! No I ain't that brave yet, it was a close friend of mine who was to get her first tattoo! I was only the moral support. We went to the Devil'z Tattooz tattoo shop at GK. The entrance to the shop was a little unimpressive as it was on the terrace, but it was nice and tattooed from inside.<br />
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</div><div>We had an appointment for 12 noon, and the artist arrived at around 12:30. And the moment we saw the needle and the instrument, nervousness surpassed the excitement! It actually reminded me of one of those noisy and painful dental instruments. However, the whole thing got over in about 20 minutes and it was not as difficult as we had probably anticipated! And the outcome was exactly what we wanted! All's well that ends well. The artist did not speak much, but he did a good job. And by the time we left, there were atleast 7-8 more tattoo seekers. The place is quite popular!</div><div><br />
</div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">The Design:</span></b> We went for a very simple design, being the first tattoo. We chose an angel, a combination of feminism and liberation. This design cost Rs 4000.<br />
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So if you've been wondering where to get a tattoo done from, you could definitely visit this place once. I have to admit, I am getting a little tempted too :). </div><div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">The Tattoo Instrument</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv50eo2JswYvRKGoLUXH4GHorSRDeHqksDNq2yr9pVamgnxsixf_aR2c1L0Bekj-gvfigFbPw3Kxx9vebqyr7eoOzHgYte2VdeChRKR_syXfAbU8cYhNZpC-6POXD5fF6qnWWS91CWBN_8/s1600/IMG_9114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv50eo2JswYvRKGoLUXH4GHorSRDeHqksDNq2yr9pVamgnxsixf_aR2c1L0Bekj-gvfigFbPw3Kxx9vebqyr7eoOzHgYte2VdeChRKR_syXfAbU8cYhNZpC-6POXD5fF6qnWWS91CWBN_8/s400/IMG_9114.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">The Outcome: Angel!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxFz2wTXVsloV3GDrn6eCo27qIxtxYeLIQ9mct30SqkcSZXwYbzaI806mETdMe8ZCMrqrb-wOxJhNYWjs4hfeNvit8WyJztUzYXwPGA0f9z63Wpb-qH99S9V_ODRkuFGZubvpKPqXZQ4_f/s1600/IMG_9128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxFz2wTXVsloV3GDrn6eCo27qIxtxYeLIQ9mct30SqkcSZXwYbzaI806mETdMe8ZCMrqrb-wOxJhNYWjs4hfeNvit8WyJztUzYXwPGA0f9z63Wpb-qH99S9V_ODRkuFGZubvpKPqXZQ4_f/s400/IMG_9128.JPG" width="382" /></a></div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Tattoo After Care</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Wash off with cold water after 2 hours</li>
<li>No soap for 3 days</li>
<li>Skin will come off, let that happen naturally</li>
<li>Apply an after care tattoo cream after 2 days for 1 month (thrice a day)</li>
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Earlier <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><a href="http://hungoveronfashion.blogspot.com/2011/03/colobar-i-glide-eye-color-prunella.html">Prunella</a></span></b> was my ultimate favorite for a purple. But unfortunately, it started giving me rednes after an eye infection. So though it is still lying half used, I can't use it. But I needed a 'purple' for sure. I hunted in a few brands, but either they were light or shimmery. I finally found my unadulterated, pure purple shade at the Faces counter at DLF Place and I grabbed it at once. Trust me this must have been my quickest purchase ever.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><strong><em><span style="color: red;">Product Details</span></em></strong></span><br />
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<div style="color: #323232; text-align: left;"></div><ul style="color: #323232; line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 2.5em; padding-right: 2.5em; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><em><span style="color: purple;"><strong>Price:</strong></span></em> Rs 249 for 1.15 gm (Currently a 10% off)</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><em><span style="color: purple;"><strong>Shade:</strong></span></em> Purple</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><em><span style="color: purple;"><strong>Range:</strong></span></em> <span style="color: black;">Faces Long Wear Eye Pencil (Wide range of colors available)</span></li>
</ul>Now, in terms of my review and experience, it is very similar to my review of the Blue shade <a href="http://hungoveronfashion.blogspot.com/2011/04/faces-eye-pencil-swatches-photos-review.html">here</a>. It is the color that's different.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUg2zpA18D0rVunc1BDduo3UmUfs2Xexv9Jwv03UV3l04ryhLf8TupQrxPgi8kQTudQIRd9VL6ly3V2JRG9ljuTu0vDpxzU4QjeZ2JNd1xoV5WChMnyx0KEShlNWDzFfqq_zxGIBIiyOkF/s1600/IMG_9095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUg2zpA18D0rVunc1BDduo3UmUfs2Xexv9Jwv03UV3l04ryhLf8TupQrxPgi8kQTudQIRd9VL6ly3V2JRG9ljuTu0vDpxzU4QjeZ2JNd1xoV5WChMnyx0KEShlNWDzFfqq_zxGIBIiyOkF/s200/IMG_9095.JPG" width="200" /></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">The Color</span></b><br />
Compared to the Navy Blue, this has a slight, and I repeat very slight shimmer. This swatch is not perhaps not the best snap, but the color is nice, dark and thick. It's kinda smoother on the skin than it appears here.<br />
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The color is very similar to Prunella. Will compare sometime.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><em><span style="color: red;"><strong>What I like about Faces Purple Eye Pencil</strong></span></em></span><br />
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<ul style="color: #323232; line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 2.5em; padding-right: 2.5em; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: initial; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><em><span style="color: purple;"><strong>The Color and Pigmentation:</strong></span></em> It lives up to its name and is a true purple eye pencil, with a good pigmentation, 2 strokes and you're done.</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgb(118, 118, 118); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style="color: purple; font-style: italic;">The Texture and Finish: </strong>Its soft to apply and has <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">very slight-shimmery</span></i></b> finish. </li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgb(118, 118, 118); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><em><span style="color: purple;"><strong>Long Stay and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><em><span style="color: purple;"><strong>Smudge-proof</strong></span></em></span>:</strong> </span></em>Well it stays on till you clean it off! Also I wear it for 8 hours and it does not smudge unless you rub it real hard.</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgb(118, 118, 118); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><em><span style="color: purple;"><strong>The Price: </strong></span></em>While all these sound similar to Chambor Eye Tattoo or Colorbar I Glide, here's what is different - the price! It costs 250 for 1.15 as against 325 for 1.1 for Colorbar, without too much difference in the overall performance! And I actually got this for s 224 after the 10% discount. Price is a big plus for sure.</li>
</ul><strong><em><span style="color: red;">Overall Rating:</span></em></strong> 4/5 (Price gets some extra weight)<br />
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</div></div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-67203182537480669672011-08-22T20:14:00.002+05:302011-08-22T22:12:28.334+05:30Revlon Plum Deluxe Nail Polish: Swatch, Review, Photos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" closure_uid_3hhdml="172" closure_uid_s26f0y="155" closure_uid_x2lrit="290" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Revlon nail enamels have been my favorite since a very long time. For me, nailpolish is something I don't like spending too much on. After all nails are made up of a tough protein, unlike the delicate lips or eyes :). All I want is somthing that does not smell horrible and does not wear off in just a couple of days. Revlon fits the requirements well.</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_x2lrit="290" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_x2lrit="290" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: red;">Product Details</span></strong></div><div closure_uid_3hhdml="179" closure_uid_s26f0y="203" style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: purple;">Shade</span>:</strong> Revlon Plum Deluxe (315)</div><div closure_uid_3hhdml="186" closure_uid_s26f0y="204" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_3hhdml="197" style="color: purple;"><strong>Price:</strong></span> Rs 130 ($3)</div><div closure_uid_3hhdml="186" closure_uid_s26f0y="204" style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_3hhdml="163" closure_uid_s26f0y="172" closure_uid_x2lrit="290" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span closure_uid_loaoaw="154" style="color: #a64d79;">The Color:</span></strong> Though the name is 'plum', the color is closer to a magenta. A plum has a slightly stronger violet tone.</div><div closure_uid_3hhdml="189" style="text-align: left;">The color perfectly matches that of pomegranate juice! I have even shown the comparison :)</div><div style="text-align: left;">It's a nice bright color, very wearable to office as well. It's not one of those 'Jhataak' pink shades.</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_3hhdml="190" closure_uid_loaoaw="198" closure_uid_x2lrit="290" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_3hhdml="190" closure_uid_x2lrit="290" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span closure_uid_3hhdml="194" style="color: #a64d79;">Staying Power:</span></strong> With 2 coats, the color stays fine for 2 weeks.</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_3hhdml="190" closure_uid_x2lrit="290" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_3hhdml="190" closure_uid_x2lrit="290" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #a64d79;">The Price</span></strong>: It is quite reasonably priced at Rs 130</div><div class="separator" closure_uid_3hhdml="190" closure_uid_x2lrit="290" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_3hhdml="186" style="text-align: left;"><strong><span closure_uid_3hhdml="200" style="color: red;">What I don't quite like about Revlon Plum Deluxe</span></strong></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_3hhdml="191" closure_uid_x2lrit="290" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_3hhdml="201" style="color: black;">Nothing serious, just that the color appears darker on the nails than seen from outside.</span></div><div class="separator" closure_uid_3hhdml="191" closure_uid_x2lrit="290" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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See it for yourself.<br />
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</div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-45146838535278017032011-08-18T23:53:00.001+05:302011-08-19T20:41:01.607+05:30Places to See in Agra - Day 2: Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The post continues from <a href="http://hungoveronfashion.blogspot.com/2011/08/places-to-see-in-agra-day-1-akbars-tomb.html">here</a><b style="color: red;">. </b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Taj Mahal </span></b>is something that neither needs any introduction, nor any history lessons! The place is so so popular that there may be a situation that you may not even be able to enter the site since it is flooded with visitors! And that is what exactly happened with us :(. The number of people waiting at the ticket counter were far more than the total crowd at the Delhi Slut Walk! In general I would advise against visiting the place on a Sunday or public holidays. And if at all those are the only days you have, you should go in the morning.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Timings:</span> The Taj Mahal is open from 6am to 8pm. Tickets are sold till 5:30 pm. It is closed on Fridays.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">The Experience: </span>After the failure to enter on Sunday, we headed there early morning on Monday. The cars have to be parked 1km from the site and you have several transportation options thereafter. You can walk, take a horse cart or even an electric auto. But beware of the tourist guides! They would always tell you there's a huge queue and they would get you in quickly, but they lie most of the times!<br />
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We had a smooth entry. No food/ tripod allowed! The place was beautiful but quite crowded even at 8:30 am! Ofcourse it was the Independence Day. The Taj Mahal is one of those places that a photographer must visit at least once! And the weather was perfect, a little cloudy but not hot at all. We spent almost 1.5 hours there, roaming around and taking pictures.<br />
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From there we headed towards <b style="color: red;">Fatehpur Sikri, </b>40 Km away from the Taj Mahal. Fatehpur Sikri is a far more peaceful place. But let me warn you, the tourist guides are very annoying here! Just shove them away. It is also very huge. The complex includes royal palaces, courts, the dargah and the Buland Darwaza. In fact if you are interested in some history, you should take a guide along! They don't cost you much. Alternately, you can take Wiki print outs with you. By now however, I had an overdose of red :).<br />
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The drive back was absolutely horrible. We were directed to some road via Bharatpur and it was the most broken road I have ever traversed on! Finally we reached after driving for 9 long, difficult hours!<br />
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Now here's my journey through my photographs.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">The First View of the Taj Mahal! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">I almost wanted to run to see more of it..</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ39OW5SNJy1JV1DlHVpCok1vK0qUdEt4bEn7SL_ytRm8SfNTExOmBx6V9wnpBtcfL6FKDE8qsEXkWVfvcIVKhTFBcfIkUzZbCGLjjThVB_n_DpwrktZYYcefPnybsqaBvkvC7M9lU6Vwt/s1600/IMG_8796-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ39OW5SNJy1JV1DlHVpCok1vK0qUdEt4bEn7SL_ytRm8SfNTExOmBx6V9wnpBtcfL6FKDE8qsEXkWVfvcIVKhTFBcfIkUzZbCGLjjThVB_n_DpwrktZYYcefPnybsqaBvkvC7M9lU6Vwt/s640/IMG_8796-1.JPG" width="522" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">The Gate to the Taj Mahal</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTR0nLGoR6mZVruhTDYOr9aePgN6Udq4Cl7aR2ioU04sd9AueNDlrR17TFAVTx_TCTjrOYLuM9_O80Q6bleI3cd3rNeli54PhNc5z_PjjamU3sjivPO4bwSyjMmNnIOL2lww8911w-pDZZ/s1600/IMG_8783-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTR0nLGoR6mZVruhTDYOr9aePgN6Udq4Cl7aR2ioU04sd9AueNDlrR17TFAVTx_TCTjrOYLuM9_O80Q6bleI3cd3rNeli54PhNc5z_PjjamU3sjivPO4bwSyjMmNnIOL2lww8911w-pDZZ/s640/IMG_8783-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Finally..the Taj, A Complete View</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3c6oGcFzMflAG-2ok-9qDZgJ0glS4P6f7jwXXODejLyqE2-b8ZmdowLcdu4w2FxMP1FyAZOH5DlmSkg5ywbvB6qPB0oZHlDGxS87sV9xfsHG49LC0NM8JVFWN1F-elnMXQZkAigClDRqU/s1600/IMG_8799-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3c6oGcFzMflAG-2ok-9qDZgJ0glS4P6f7jwXXODejLyqE2-b8ZmdowLcdu4w2FxMP1FyAZOH5DlmSkg5ywbvB6qPB0oZHlDGxS87sV9xfsHG49LC0NM8JVFWN1F-elnMXQZkAigClDRqU/s640/IMG_8799-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Any trip to Taj Mahal is incomplete without this pose :)</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0-p6zW44Vv-z2sJcOdpDZx6gF3kl0WTZvpqqK16lRX5MtFUao7FKdpYs58irsIsekB3dzrPa5Qm_95cwbnrvw75jtx7vmhz1azdH-2qwR1X7WHD7IdA_SeN5XcHy_TBLZTs9fVapxTru/s1600/IMG_8809-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0-p6zW44Vv-z2sJcOdpDZx6gF3kl0WTZvpqqK16lRX5MtFUao7FKdpYs58irsIsekB3dzrPa5Qm_95cwbnrvw75jtx7vmhz1azdH-2qwR1X7WHD7IdA_SeN5XcHy_TBLZTs9fVapxTru/s640/IMG_8809-1.JPG" width="448" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">The Red Sandstone Boundary and The Yamuna</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2f3vCinVX_7Fj3LaDEy9kvQO3JnGoXFLTEACmnoVUAcsSo05NmReRn-OJ93ajn5cLb5GPRYbrQ3BP8JSyshirc1eBKwzVC-2RbQRmCRTcD84uT2a6KB3oIOeQtBaMzxc5-2_lW1ZUTSbJ/s1600/IMG_8839-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2f3vCinVX_7Fj3LaDEy9kvQO3JnGoXFLTEACmnoVUAcsSo05NmReRn-OJ93ajn5cLb5GPRYbrQ3BP8JSyshirc1eBKwzVC-2RbQRmCRTcD84uT2a6KB3oIOeQtBaMzxc5-2_lW1ZUTSbJ/s640/IMG_8839-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>A Monkey taking a Leisure Walk by the River Bank</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrdwTbG97UH5b7yH-hgp8WqQMucllHIAX5RXYFnkM66I2ls90HEJsiAWVLUNvmKsbMZx-TCnv39U52Z-2KTgffyDcELnAPxPeEgLKYTeEYr86jT6NkCWiAVkZrFFRXvfHyJmAN0YNdL-c/s1600/IMG_8841-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrdwTbG97UH5b7yH-hgp8WqQMucllHIAX5RXYFnkM66I2ls90HEJsiAWVLUNvmKsbMZx-TCnv39U52Z-2KTgffyDcELnAPxPeEgLKYTeEYr86jT6NkCWiAVkZrFFRXvfHyJmAN0YNdL-c/s640/IMG_8841-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">A little bit of a Discrimination :(</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIV8ZfAzlmo-zZLfbvpSyp9VG16tVjnK6uR5BGdXcKobs3jID2XThH9un3uiZPcmuuu5s19pkShOGLoKBEJekfO8-KsjoQmnDGvT6YaOMcPFIS1FDzBx0EdTtGrJeJJZlwXEwQMorSV8hS/s1600/chappal-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIV8ZfAzlmo-zZLfbvpSyp9VG16tVjnK6uR5BGdXcKobs3jID2XThH9un3uiZPcmuuu5s19pkShOGLoKBEJekfO8-KsjoQmnDGvT6YaOMcPFIS1FDzBx0EdTtGrJeJJZlwXEwQMorSV8hS/s640/chappal-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">People, People Everywhere..</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbFh5v3ooPLtgi11Aj20JzEgZNVU2gm3Wls9JG-Zsk4drfpGNnzAG-I2IsEE7UbP6q3G7-61Y-ziXr3WOcg1qvPFM3sHnisKZhyZBMfrOPngkcxUVwChDLNRXnpW2pfIS7VvrZ23zQr9TT/s1600/queue-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbFh5v3ooPLtgi11Aj20JzEgZNVU2gm3Wls9JG-Zsk4drfpGNnzAG-I2IsEE7UbP6q3G7-61Y-ziXr3WOcg1qvPFM3sHnisKZhyZBMfrOPngkcxUVwChDLNRXnpW2pfIS7VvrZ23zQr9TT/s640/queue-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Thingsto Buy from Agra</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12tsGpP6Au0K9zLeVuA7_TTLRGicituNMgtTK3aZ0hK9DibMb_he-tJbEF7qUTFZdEpmE-DXubYUT1HBrzYKfQSzDHrMBd-R7FIsFGhpD8_IwBfxQCBtBSVBWUJEBP8rHatNYSzEHEP8L/s1600/IMG_8947-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12tsGpP6Au0K9zLeVuA7_TTLRGicituNMgtTK3aZ0hK9DibMb_he-tJbEF7qUTFZdEpmE-DXubYUT1HBrzYKfQSzDHrMBd-R7FIsFGhpD8_IwBfxQCBtBSVBWUJEBP8rHatNYSzEHEP8L/s640/IMG_8947-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Fatehpur Sikri</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLZNYDX4O4uhonxxqT2rJer9FTzN0QpHDGjuF5myM_h_0lg_RZ72yajh-dOFKyAII8f5n7zsT_zaEh_lLq3zxxJWjp-s8qOVsCrCRDNLE5PSR7E4Hlmuk_f-vPPzTQKz_B-Jtv25o0uOa/s1600/IMG_8966-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLZNYDX4O4uhonxxqT2rJer9FTzN0QpHDGjuF5myM_h_0lg_RZ72yajh-dOFKyAII8f5n7zsT_zaEh_lLq3zxxJWjp-s8qOVsCrCRDNLE5PSR7E4Hlmuk_f-vPPzTQKz_B-Jtv25o0uOa/s640/IMG_8966-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you had fun being a part of my journey :)</div></div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com9Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India27.1766701 78.00807450000002127.127475099999998 77.964523500000027 27.2258651 78.051625500000014tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-37059307069151614882011-08-18T00:44:00.000+05:302011-08-18T00:44:36.756+05:30Places to See in Agra - Day 1: Akbar's Tomb and Agra Fort<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This was a long weekend and we decided to drive down to Agra. I had seen the Taj Mahal, but that was long ago! I could barely remember anything. So it was time to refresh some memories.<br />
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The 190 km drive was to Agra was not too bad, but definitely not the best one. The weather was by our side thankfully, it was cloudy and pleasant. We reached our destination in about 5 hours. On our way, we made two haults at a Dhaba and then at Akbar's tomb. I have always been very excited about eating at road-side dhabas, they serve you the tastiest and truly authentic food.<br />
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Akbar's tomb was on the way and not really planned. It was a nice and peaceful monument, not overly crowded.<br />
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After checking in our 'Grand Hotel', we headed to see the Taj Mahal. Agra as a city is not very appealing. It's not very clean, and the 'guides' really really get on your nerves'. They would almost run after you everywhere. Unfortunately we went there in one of the busiest possible days and all the tourist places were super-crowded! We actually stood in the ticket queue for Taj Mahal for an hour, while they had shut the counters to control crowd. The queue to enter the Taj Mahal was more than a kilometre long. It was sad how they could mismanage a world heritage site like that! We and many others gave up and went to the Agra Fort.<br />
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Anyway, a bit of my usual History lessons (Courtsey: Wiki) before we proceed to the photos!<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Akbar's Tomb</span></b><br />
The Tomb of Akbar the Great is an important Mughal architectural masterpiece, built 1605-1613, set in 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra, a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.<br />
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Akbar himself commenced its construction in around 1600, according to a tradition to commence the construction of one's tomb during one's lifetime. Akbar himself planned his own tomb and selected a suitable site for it, after his death, Akbar's son Jahangir completed the construction in 1605-1613.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Agra Fort</span></b><br />
This is located on the bank of Yamuna, 2.5 Km from the Taj Mahal. It is one of the most important and robustly built stronghold of the Mughals, re-constructed by Akbar on the remains of an ancient site known as Badalgarh when he he made this his capital in 1558.<br />
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It was only during the reign of Akbar's grandson, Shah Jahan, who built Taj Mahal, that the site took on its current state. Unlike his grandfather, Shah Jahan tended to have buildings made from white marble. At the end of his life, Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son, Aurangzeb, in the fort. It is rumored that Shah Jahan died in Musamman Burj, a tower with a marble balcony with a view of the Taj Mahal.<br />
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And now some pics..<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Break for Breakfast @ Milan Dhaba</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytt9rm5ip6GoM0BzTqZ8ejiUrqvU5gNXYUWR6by-9G_65xfyunC965obSZ3OSecTvh-X9CM5I7AHFrbqq9ymBcpn3SJUZE4A7u2jt2XPDaKV5M3yCwO-MgqGts_Q3qgi0P_GwteVC99ct/s1600/IMG_8605.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytt9rm5ip6GoM0BzTqZ8ejiUrqvU5gNXYUWR6by-9G_65xfyunC965obSZ3OSecTvh-X9CM5I7AHFrbqq9ymBcpn3SJUZE4A7u2jt2XPDaKV5M3yCwO-MgqGts_Q3qgi0P_GwteVC99ct/s640/IMG_8605.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Gate: Akbar's Tomb</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81lxnw7RNzYJfQCMsygv974I9Vdy9L_n7c3JfvGIAl2Da_BSdJghTa7KWaDW-yVUkoPhcd20WGny8yhz0y2pxKgiwlGz4UwhftvvbWF5F8gvPmJa5uvGvz-714QGBF3RKpl6SUtGMRHP4/s1600/IMG_8623-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81lxnw7RNzYJfQCMsygv974I9Vdy9L_n7c3JfvGIAl2Da_BSdJghTa7KWaDW-yVUkoPhcd20WGny8yhz0y2pxKgiwlGz4UwhftvvbWF5F8gvPmJa5uvGvz-714QGBF3RKpl6SUtGMRHP4/s640/IMG_8623-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Inside the Site</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1AkyeTkud0TS1xJtVtAXw6XjUSizE-6tXVbBXZF4BWwzdQDDY7E9eWTjiAdCAzV5GaTRuNE5TLBE8YX87ZRUzIr4cvYJKTjaFaI45itAjD4d6L4qe0QjyS64b262O43TiwlsDEi-CoIZ/s1600/IMG_8646-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1AkyeTkud0TS1xJtVtAXw6XjUSizE-6tXVbBXZF4BWwzdQDDY7E9eWTjiAdCAzV5GaTRuNE5TLBE8YX87ZRUzIr4cvYJKTjaFaI45itAjD4d6L4qe0QjyS64b262O43TiwlsDEi-CoIZ/s640/IMG_8646-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>A Tomb</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98BPs3fLOxEd0v5decqPpQDMOv43yuJzHDcX6a8_8vSiGv5mH9HE9IZpQfpN8Uz-e9E-jlDrC_rch_H7qShIFHno0ZCxb0JIUfkFQd06nn7xcH5JNucWAwZhyRoJbsJ2ajmMCv41I7HiC/s1600/IMG_8655-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98BPs3fLOxEd0v5decqPpQDMOv43yuJzHDcX6a8_8vSiGv5mH9HE9IZpQfpN8Uz-e9E-jlDrC_rch_H7qShIFHno0ZCxb0JIUfkFQd06nn7xcH5JNucWAwZhyRoJbsJ2ajmMCv41I7HiC/s640/IMG_8655-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Red Fort: Diwan-e-Aam (Hall of Public Audience)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4Ymva9VxGAzmRL4mpUT7kfmXBOe_IB2O9CM3xwBVTHMSL9mwFbXzIVLOptmDw4MUwV1Ezy18GzIkUjI1wBrkzFIQtikeO3eUkQrWi8e7CB4KQIkvbaJNGOr_RILkcQb8Dk51TU5V4i82/s1600/IMG_8687.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4Ymva9VxGAzmRL4mpUT7kfmXBOe_IB2O9CM3xwBVTHMSL9mwFbXzIVLOptmDw4MUwV1Ezy18GzIkUjI1wBrkzFIQtikeO3eUkQrWi8e7CB4KQIkvbaJNGOr_RILkcQb8Dk51TU5V4i82/s640/IMG_8687.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Red Fort: Diwan-e-Aam (Hall of Public Audience)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5oYkdhFAwUWIGuCoGff5O58OO6eLqCXnV-6KYkZp8ts00KOQcIs6c9PUtzSsmhbjRWKJhQIIfddQh8zP4v8i7zgQS8mirhE0xqqIo2-Olw_UvfceZQOWpr869l2PzhUvoYVaUGvMH7fIu/s1600/IMG_8692.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5oYkdhFAwUWIGuCoGff5O58OO6eLqCXnV-6KYkZp8ts00KOQcIs6c9PUtzSsmhbjRWKJhQIIfddQh8zP4v8i7zgQS8mirhE0xqqIo2-Olw_UvfceZQOWpr869l2PzhUvoYVaUGvMH7fIu/s640/IMG_8692.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Red Fort: The Other Side</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiDsU6YFKaP3cfCzf8nP3n1ZPcPFPKS7gwEBPO61dCKsju2netWm91iYOweBSRhpIw7qmg-Fw8rxgg-NlDDYwgHC71j5YZY1CuQr2RrdfCcD_sFlrtSs4V1AK2X1WJb1SduRbu201xGsH0/s1600/IMG_8723-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiDsU6YFKaP3cfCzf8nP3n1ZPcPFPKS7gwEBPO61dCKsju2netWm91iYOweBSRhpIw7qmg-Fw8rxgg-NlDDYwgHC71j5YZY1CuQr2RrdfCcD_sFlrtSs4V1AK2X1WJb1SduRbu201xGsH0/s640/IMG_8723-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>And, he was on top of the world!!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kbGmiIQpWMFcg4YeCtqpQz2Io6VU2QYzagVvD4m6E70ajXU6DsgibjoN5YscLGjzbTQmS2CTiKzjzUXjoHYIUNIwGcqxYJfK8AVps8Mym2rmxRKrZABucaJSQVewsXls5mMBk9s1ps3X/s1600/IMG_8727-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kbGmiIQpWMFcg4YeCtqpQz2Io6VU2QYzagVvD4m6E70ajXU6DsgibjoN5YscLGjzbTQmS2CTiKzjzUXjoHYIUNIwGcqxYJfK8AVps8Mym2rmxRKrZABucaJSQVewsXls5mMBk9s1ps3X/s640/IMG_8727-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
Finally made it to the Taj at 8:30 the next morning! I will post the pictures soon!</div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com9Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India27.1766701 78.00807450000002127.127475099999998 77.964523500000027 27.2258651 78.051625500000014tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-39039137785206343882011-08-13T13:35:00.000+05:302011-08-13T13:35:40.407+05:30Courier Took Out Contents of the Package and Replaced with Something Else!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ccnetpay.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ecommerce_fraud.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.ccnetpay.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ecommerce_fraud.gif" /></a></div>I wanted to bring this to everyone's attention as in the beauty bloggers fraternity, we often send things to each other via couriers! But please be careful about the courier you chose, and keep tracking! This is what happened with me!<br />
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I had ordered gift vouchers worth Rs 5k from Amex Gifts. They dispatched it by Aramex courier. I have ordered from them a couple of times earlier, and it was quite hassle free. But this time I did not receive it for a while. On tracking they showed 'Delivery failure due to incorrect address'. This is ridiculous since I receive everything at my office address including one from Aramex itself the last week. After innumerable calls I was able to get in touch with the delivery boy and finally he delivered my package in my office mail room at 6:30 in the evening yesterday.<br />
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When I finally went to collect the package, to my shock it had been tampered with. It had actually been opened from one side. Inside there were no vouchers, instead they put a rakhi roli, almost laughing aloud at me. They actually took out my vouchers worth <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">5k!!</span></b><br />
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I have been trying to contact Aramex, they have been of little help. In fact because of the long weekend, people are not even available. On calling up the delivery boy, he obviously refused that any such thing could happen. The issue is currently under investigation.<br />
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Hoping I will not lose my money! Please don't ship through Aramex!</div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-60086599749877479082011-08-07T22:44:00.001+05:302011-08-07T23:03:06.073+05:30Himalaya Neem Foaming Face Wash: Review and Why I'm Loving It!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This is the first foaming facewash I have ever used. When I saw this bottle, there were two things that tempted me to buy it.<br />
1. It was a 'foaming' face wash. Till now I only knew about shaving foam.<br />
2. It had a pump. I somehow immediately fall in love with everything that can pump ;), the convenience is immense. By the way, the normal Himalaya Neem Face is also available in a pump now, but when I had bought this.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The Pump</i></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Product Details</span></b><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Product Name</span></i>: Himalaya Purifying Neem Foaming Facewash<br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Price:</span></i> Rs 195 ($ 4.5) for 150 ml<br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Key Ingredients:</span></i> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Azadirachta indica (Neem)</span></b>, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232;">Curcuma longa (Turmeric)</span></b>,<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"> Veiveria zizaniodes (Vetiver - an Indian grass used in perfumery and aromatherapy)</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Product Claim</span></b><br />
<i>'It is a soap-free herbal formulation that gently removes impurities from skin and prevents pimples. Enriched with Neem, Turmeric & Vetiver.</i><br />
<i>Neem, well known for its anti-bacterial, antiviral and germicidal activities, helps to control acne, pimples and their recurrences. Turmeric is also known for its antiseptic activity and soothes skin. Vetiver provides coolness and refrigerant activity. It also has antibacterial activities.'</i><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">My Experience</span></b><br />
I have used the Himalaya Neem Facewash in the past and the feel after using this foaming face wash is no different. It is a nice, refreshing, herbal facewash, gentle on the skin. But as I have already mentioned it's the foam part that I'm totally in love with. The only difference between the regular facewash and this one is that you don't have to open the cap, pour it and then lather for 2 seconds, instead you can directly pump it on to your palm just once and apply on the face. But somehow that one difference makes me feel <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">pampered</span></i></b> :). I was also excited about the fact that this was the first foam facewash I was using. Here's more of my review.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">What I like about Himalaya Neem Foaming Face Wash</span></b><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Ofcourse the foam part...</li>
<li>It is herbal and hence I always prefer this over those with strong chemicals.</li>
<li>It's really gentle and refreshing. Does not cause any dryness. In summers you can easily go without applying a moisturizer.</li>
<li>The pump and foam combination makes it very convenient to use. My bottle is over now, and the pump was able to take out even the last part left. </li>
<li>It's got a very mild and pleasant fragrance.</li>
<li>It is reasonably priced. 195 for 150 ml is not bad. It's a generous quantity.</li>
</ul><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">What I don't quite like about Himalaya Neem Foaming Face Wash</span></b><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Well, I really like this product but one thing that it claims but does not quite do is prevent is pimples. I don't have a major pimple problem as such, but I continued getting my usual pimples once in a while in the course of use of this product.</li>
</ul><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Would I recommend this?</span></b> Definitely, it's a nice break from the usual face washes.</div></div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-59105879029979098502011-08-05T21:52:00.001+05:302011-08-05T21:52:32.914+05:30This Rakhi, Pamper your Sister with some Great Promotional Offers from the Nature's Company<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Delhi Store Address:</span></u></b></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Shop No S-12(b), 2nd floor, Plot No. A-3,</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Select CITYWALK,</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">District Centre, Saket,</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">New Delhi - 110 017</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">T: <a href="tel:%2B91%2011%2046150600" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank" value="+911146150600">+91 11 46150600</a></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">E: <a href="mailto:helpdesk.delhi@thenaturesco.com" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">helpdesk.delhi@<wbr></wbr>thenaturesco.com</span></a></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Store timings:</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Weekdays: 10.30 am - 9.30 pm</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Weekends: 10.30 am - 10.00 pm</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Chennai Store Address:</span></u></b></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Shop No. S-012, Ground floor,</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Express Avenue, 50L, Whites Road, Roypettah High Road,</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Chennai - 600 014.</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">T: <a href="tel:%2B91%2044%2031900070" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank" value="+914431900070">+91 44 31900070</a></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">E: <a href="mailto:helpdesk.chennai@thenaturesco.com" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">helpdesk.chennai@<wbr></wbr>thenaturesco.com</span></a></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Store timings:</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Weekdays: 11.00 am - 9.30 pm</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Weekends: 11.00 am - 10.00 pm</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ahmedabad Store Address:</span></u></b></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">127, Ground Floor, Iscon Mega Mall,</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sarkhej Gandhi Nagar Highway,</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ahmedabad - 380015</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">E: <a href="mailto:helpdesk.ahmedabad@thenaturesco.com" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">helpdesk.ahmedabad@<wbr></wbr>thenaturesco.com</span></a></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Store Timings:</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Weekdays: 11am - 9.30pm</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Weekends: 11am - 10pm</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Kolkatta Store address:</span></u></b></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Unit no. - S010,</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ground Floor, South City Mall,</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">375, Prince Anwar Shah Road,</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Kolkata 700068.</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Store Timings:</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Weekdays: 11am - 9.30pm</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Weekends: 11am - 10pm</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pune Store Address:</span></u></b></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Unit NO. F-38, 1st floor,</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Phoenix Market City Pune,<br />
Viman Nagar,</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pune-411014</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Store Timings:</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Weekdays: 11am - 9.30pm</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Weekends: 11am - 10pm</span></span></span></div></div></div></div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-45032214210871318532011-08-05T20:41:00.001+05:302011-08-05T21:29:45.824+05:30Review: Revlon Beyond Natural Skin Matching Makeup..What's Your Favorite Foundation?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To start with, I don't own this product but have used this on a couple of occassions. In fact I like it and amthinking of purchasing it.. And that is where I need your opinion :). Here's my review followed with questions for my blogger friends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-483KSzWXj459NzH92VChJausyL5TnzTBMKhwv774WUHeIUCQaG2ivLA3Md5_hYrWt69_QuG3jMDM1K-8P9BSXGmFTbJXwcDQ-uk7US_0ENgy-dCBhiFUMZWaXGCmInewq9j-AjMkiFIh/s1600/beyond+natural.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-483KSzWXj459NzH92VChJausyL5TnzTBMKhwv774WUHeIUCQaG2ivLA3Md5_hYrWt69_QuG3jMDM1K-8P9BSXGmFTbJXwcDQ-uk7US_0ENgy-dCBhiFUMZWaXGCmInewq9j-AjMkiFIh/s320/beyond+natural.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Product Details</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b><i>Product Range</i></b></span>: Revlon Beyond Natural - Foundation</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Price</span></i></b>: Rs 1050 for 30 ml</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">SPF Protection</span></i></b>: Spf 15</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Shades Available</span></i></b>: Medium/ Deep, Medium, Light</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Shelf Life</span></i></b>: 36 Months :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Product Description</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i>"A lightweight foundation with breakthrough, exclusive ingredients that adjust to match your exact skin tone.</i></li>
<li><i>With this innovative formula, the right shade is as simple as your own skin.</i></li>
<li><i>Super-lightweight formula starts off white and adjusts to your exact skin tone to cover imperfections.</i></li>
<li><i>Seamless coverage makes skin look naturally flawless.</i></li>
<li><i>Enriched with SPF 15"</i></li>
</ul><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">My Experience</span></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The product is indeed lightweight and blends very well into the skin. Does not feel oily.</li>
<li>The coverage is pretty good and again being lightweight it is good for everyday use. But obviously you cannot expect it to hide very dark spots/ marks. It is a little sheer for those.</li>
<li>There are 3 shades available and it should more or less cover all the Indian skin colors. I liked the medium.</li>
<li>I like the fact that it gives a matte finish. I am not too fond of a shiny finish. Also does not leave any powdery/ whitish patch.</li>
<li>The tube is small and sleek, easy to carry in your handbag.</li>
<li>The SPF 15 is a plus, I only wish it was a bit higher.</li>
</ul></div><div>However, the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">price</span></b> is a little bit of a turn off. To be honest, I rarely use foundations. For me it is serious make up and hence I use it only when I attend some engagement or wedding parties. Compared to the Colorstay Compact cum Concealer, which has a little powdery finish, I think this is better. I currently use a Revlon new complexion makeup foundation which is almost 3/4th full and the product is nearing its expiry. But now I wanted a light weight product for daily use. For starters I was looking for something in the range of 600-700.</div><div><br />
</div><div>So please help me make up my mind...</div><div><br />
</div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">My Questions for my Makeup Lover Friends</span></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Have you used this product? How do you like it. Would you recommend a buy?</li>
<li>What's your favorite foundation/ compact?</li>
<li>What would you suggest for a light, daily wearable foundation/ compact in the range I specified: Rs 600-700</li>
<li>I won't mind spending a higher if there is a wonderful product. Have you found something that nice?</li>
</ul></div><br />
</div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795560335385846555.post-81661373768224006252011-08-05T19:53:00.002+05:302011-08-06T11:24:36.264+05:30Shopper's Stop Sale August 2011: Overview<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This was one sale I was waiting for.. I love the fact that they accept gift vouchers even during sale and this time I had a lot of them in stock! Though I ended up picking some items on which there was no sale, I did spend quite some time there hunting. Here is a brief overview.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Offers on Make Up Items</span></b><br />
I don't the brands can't keep a discount on any purchase. I was disappointed about the fact that most of the brands had gifts on making a purchase of a certain value. Here are a few offers.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Revlon</span><br />
Buy any three items and get a gift. This is still better than having a value associated with the purchase for a free gift. I mean if nothing then buy 3 nailpolish bottles may be ;). Well not sure if that would qualify.<br />
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The gifts however were not that attractive. There were 3 choices.<br />
1. A bath set (comprising of a loofah, pumice stone, back scrubber, a massage aiding thing (I don't know if I am missing anything here). This was the best of the gifts, but not something I would die for :)<br />
2. A make up pouch, empty of course<br />
3. Another make up/ toilettories pouch<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Maybelline</span><br />
Shop for 1500, get a lip balm free. Really sad..Recently in the Pantaloons sale they had a 10% off, which was far far better than this! Probably they oversold and ran into losses ;)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Chambor</span><br />
Again, there was some gift on a purchase of 1500, but I didn't feel like asking what :(<br />
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Other brands like <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Lakme</span> etc also had similar (and not so useful) offers. I did not explore the higher end brands though. I will keep updating this section.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Offers on Women's Clothing</span></b><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li>There was 10%-40% off on mix and match salwar kameez as well as pre-assesmbled sets.</li>
<li>Van Heusen, Allen Solley, Arrow, Wills Lifestyle also had upto 40% off, in facts quite a lot of items in the 40% range. Unfortunately I did not like anything!</li>
<li>Remanika, Noi had upto 51% off and I think most of the items were flat 51%.</li>
</ul><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Offers on Lingerie</span></b><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Most of you would be aware that this is one section in which there are hardly any offers during sale. Most items were still on the MRP. </li>
<li>B'witched was one brand that had 40% off on a few items. They also were giving away a voucher of Rs 250 on purchasing things from the nightwear section.</li>
<li>The other offers were mostly on unsold and unusual sizes. There was no offer on Lovable or Triumph (except some items for 299) or Jockey.</li>
</ul>Most of these had an<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> additional 5% </span></b>off for Golden Glow members.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Offers on Bags</span></b><br />
There were the usual 10%-40% off on bags too. Rocky S had some interesting stuff. In fact planning to pick something up from there.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Conclusion</span></b><br />
Overall the sale isn't bad at all....They have enough discounts of enough items. It was unfortunately not my day :(. I was a little disappointed with the make up section offers though.<br />
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So what are you waiting for, the sales on for everyone from tomorrow, August 6, 2011... and so is the weekend.. It definitely worth a visit.<br />
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</div>Hungover on Fashionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622819680324959874noreply@blogger.com9