5 Ways To Keep A Baby's Sensitive & Soft Skin Safe.

We often hear how some people work extra hard to maintain their skin's smoothness & claim their skin is as soft as a baby's bum, but babies don't have it easy either, they have to be taken good care of so their skin retains it's softness.

Here's 5 ways to keep a baby's soft skin safe -

1. Oil Massage.
You should be wary of using oils containing harsh chemicals & parabens but an oil massage post bath & before going to sleep is mandatory to keep a baby's skin soft. According to me it's best to use easily available natural oils such as mustard, almond & olive oil. 

2. Diaper Rash = Sleepless Nights.
Sleep is the main factor that contributes in maintaining soft skin as skin is able to repair itself & recover moisture. Growth hormones are only released when the baby's in deep sleep, so if the baby is up crying all night it can be due to diaper rash. I suggest everyone to switch to 100% breathable cotton cloth diapers to calm the aggravated rash and/or use a trusted company's product that's safe & common in every household, for eg - Pampers.

3. Grandmother's Advice & Tips.
I believe grandma's are the best people to ask for advice, they have a plethora of tips up their sleeves when it comes to home remedies. One tip my grandma gave my mum was to apply 9-10 drops of desi ghee in the winters & massaging it all over my body to achieve the softest skin.

4. Trust your doctor.
Use mild bath cleansers/shampoos, scent free baby wipes, diapers, rash creams & other creams recommended by your doctor. Do not use any scrubbers or loofah's. Always clean the baby's private areas thoroughly & read product labels for ph-balance to keep your baby's skin safe.

5. Sun Protection.
Sunlight is harsh & UV rays can harm the baby's skin especially if they're 6-7 months or under. To keep it safe use mild sunscreen specially made for children, always carry a hat, umbrella, full sleeved clothes, stick car window shades on the back windows, buy stroller with a sun protection cover & at home, keep the crib away from direct sunlight.

Pampers brings you the softest ever Pampers Premium Care Pants. It's cotton-like softness is #SoftestForBabySkin and allows it to breathe thus keeping baby's skin soft and healthy, and your baby happy.

Zest Is The Spice Of Life.

Sometimes, life can be utterly boring considering the same monotonous routines, exams, college, 9-5 jobs etc. There needs to be a spark, a zest, to spice up life.
I feel like a vegetable sometimes, just sitting there and vegetating. So I've written down 5 things that zest up my life.

1. PETS
In the pet category, dogs give me immense happiness & sadly my busy weekdays don't allow me to own one but I'm always up for visiting my cousin as she has the cutest puppy ever named Astro. I love taking Astro for walks, playing fetch at the park, petting & feeding him. The best part is that I immediately feel happy after a long stressful day! Dogs are considered to be stress busters & help curb depression & loneliness. I usually feel depressed because I keep high expectations from people but no one lives up to it, whereas dogs reciprocate triple the amount of love you give to them & they definitely add zest to my life.

At 4 months

One year old

2. VACATIONS
I rarely get to go on vacations, but when I do, it feels great. It's in fact a refreshing change from the same old daily routine. Vacations add such zest to life & always keep one on their toes. I love beach holidays, they're my favourite. I love playing beach volleyball, boating, swimming, paragliding, jet skiing & soaking up the sun. It gives me a chance to spend quality time with my family & relatives. I love to get to know them better!

3. SECRET DIARY
I'm not much of a stories & poems kind of writer, but I have a secret diary locked up in my drawer. There are some things about some people, events or incidences that I cannot share with anyone, it bothers me as I can't keep it in, hence I write whatever I feel, no matter how good, bad or terrible. I read it whenever I need a reality check. It's super exciting to pen down whatever I feel. It adds a zest to my life by letting out my bottled emotions & not getting in trouble for it!

4. ONLINE SHOPPING
Online shopping can be a simple thing for some, it's super exciting for me as I don't contemplate or obsess over fast delivery. Physically going shopping can be tiring, draining & claustrophobic for me at times. I order stuff I need from different websites at once since they take weeks to deliver. Packages unexpectedly arriving can uplift my mood instantly, it's like a gift from me to myself.

5. LEARNING
Learning can be anything to a new language, a sport, or even a party trick. I'm always hungry for learning. It's something I can add to my personality. I remember doing a party trick & people were amazed. The words of appreciation & the ability to keep myself occupied & entertained adds zest to my life & make me want to learn more. I learnt Spanish & spoke to a fellow foreign exchange student at college & every one was suddenly taking interest in our conversation. It feels great to be appreciated every now & then.

This post is a part of the #ZestUpYourLife activity in association with TATA Zest and Blogadda.com

Orange is NOT the new black ;)

The colour black is my absolute favourite. It mainly dominates my wardrobe & makeup choices. It doesn't stop there, it includes gadgets, shoes, bed linen, bath accessories, home-ware etc. I prefer to own everything in black. My friends think I'm a wannabe emo, but hey, I just love black. It makes me look good. It's a universally accepted colour, besides, it's mysteriously classy & goes with anything & everything.

Imagine if your dog was green, or what if famous cola beverages were yellow.

Anyway, here are the 5 black things I adore & wish to call my own.

1. Black Lamborghini Gallardo.
My dream car since the time I set my eyes on it. Not only is it so sleek, so suave, so gorgeous, so expensive but it's transmission is unimaginably powerful. I saw one outside a night club one time, it literally made me stop in my tracks for a good 15 minutes.
Drools all over. #Cargasm

2. Black Christian Louboutin Pumps.
One day you'll be mine, you stunning black Louboutin's, you.
These classic pumps are the Aphrodite of shoes. These beauties add a charm to boring outfits & make wardrobe basics look good.

3. Chanel Black Caviar Leather Bag.
It's as awesome as it sounds & costs a bomb (about a year's salary to be precise.) It's the perfect bag to take everywhere & it lasts a lifetime. I'm infuriatingly jealous of my cousin who owns it.

4. Black Diamond.
Diamonds are my a girls best friend. And what's better than a classic diamond? A black one. It looks breathtakingly stunning & I'm pretty sure natural black diamonds are extremely rare.

5. Black iPad.
I don't own a black iPad, and no, I don't own a white one either. Although I have a strong desire to own this brilliant gadget that not only adults but little kids rave about too.
Apple products never fail to amuse me. I've heard that they last very long even after using it daily for about half the time one's awake. My friends usually tell me how iPad's have been triumphant in curbing their & their children's boredom.

This contest is a part of #WhatTheBlack activity on Blogadda.com

My Smart Suraksha Tips!

Thanks to BlogAdda, today I get an opportunity to share 10 safety tips I personally follow & have learnt over the years after getting into uncontrollable scary situations. My luck, karma, quick thinking & the sermons my parents have given me helped me make wise decisions & save my life.

Tip number 1:
Pepper spray.

Whenever you go out, even on vacations; always carry pepper spray. Carry a can in your purse or pocket. Spray it 2-3 times right in your attackers face. It'll work like a charm & he'll bawl his eyes out. (Thank me later!) And, if you don't have pepper spray, deodorant or moov/volini spray works just fine. (But use it only during an utmost case of emergency where your attacker can potentially harm you & be a threat to your life.)


Tip number 2:
Social networking.

It's a tip I'd describe as 'been there done that' & I'm writing on the basis of personal experience.
Don't ever make friends on Facebook/Twitter or any social networking site if you're not familiar with them or don't have a decent amount of mutual friends. Networking & keeping in touch is great but since technology has become highly advanced, it's easy to access all websites & download plenty of chat apps via your phone/tablet which in turn makes it easier to communicate with anyone in the world. I'd suggest you to highly refrain from speaking or replying to the 'good looking guy' who randomly sent you a friend request or the 'ultra sweet sugar coated beautiful girl' who messaged you out of the blue or a so called 'casting agent' who's sudden aim in life is to make you a movie star/model. These people will claim they know your friends, know someone in your neighborhood or just thought you were someone else & cheekily start a conversation. Don't give in & eventually become friends. Don't wait for the worse to happen & do not fall prey to anyone's sweet talk trap. Going out of your way to meet an unknown person you've just met "online" is a big no-no. Most of such individuals are either jobless or sick minded creepy online predators.

Tip Number 3:
Beware of intruders.

The crime rate in Mumbai concerning home burglaries has alarmingly increased hence we should be careful of thieves & criminals that try to invade the house by trickery or false claims of being a courier boy, electronics repair technician, a door to door salesman etc. by dressing up as one. The primary way to prevent a home invasion is to simply never, ever open your door unless you're certain you know who's on the other side or can verify that they have a legitimate reason to be there. If you unknowingly open the door to inquire or let them in & they appear shady tell them to leave or you'll call security. If the person tries to attack, run into your "kitchen" because that's the place you know where all the knives, forks & heavy objects are kept so you can counter attack the person. Also scream for 'HELP' in order to alert the neighbors. Most importantly, don't leave maids/servants alone to look after your house. Ask friends/cousins instead.

Tip Number 4:
Emergency speed dial.

This is a tip I follow without fail. In Mumbai taking trains is like getting packed in a can of sardines, it's very crowded. Easiest way to commute is obviously by cabs & rickshaws. So, if you're traveling alone late night in a cab/rickshaw or walking alone in a fairly deserted area, hold your phone in a way where your thumb is lightly placed near the green/call key to be ready to make an emergency call to your parents, friend or the police. Better preset the button to speed dial of the people you'd want to contact during emergencies, beforehand. You know there's an amazing app for android, namely - Smart Suraksha App. I highly suggest you to click on it to go check it out in detail & download it. It's a MUST HAVE APP.

Tip Number 5:
Traveling/vacations.

We all love going on vacations, right? But we have to beware of people looking for an opportunity to hurt us or steal our belongings. Use your phone to Google nearby places, use Google Maps or buy a book to get some knowledge of the place you're at BUT DON'T CARRY A MAP! It's a dead giveaway that you're a tourist & know nothing. If you're clueless about the locations share your queries with families around you. Don't wear expensive jewelry & count your cash in public. Do not flaunt your credit/debit cards & most importantly don't get too adventurous & wander off in unknown territories whether you're alone or with family. Always trust a registered tour guide with his ID proof in tow.


Tip Number 6:
Make sure someone knows where you are.

I won't deny, I've lied to my parents in the past & learnt the hard way. Always let your parents, friends or relatives know where you're going. Don't sneak out of the house or tell a lie in order to party with friends late at night or go on date at a far away or deserted/unknown location. It's not a clever thing to do because if you get in trouble, your car breaks down, you get mugged or kidnapped; no one will know your whereabouts which will make it difficult for your family & the police to track you down & your chances of survival may be little to nil.
                                                                       

Tip Number 7:
Trust your gut instinct.

The cardinal safety rule I follow is to trust my gut instinct. At first I used to go with the flow, take unneeded risks, say yes to people easily, ignore my gut feeling. I used to be quite adventurous when it came down to traveling alone & somehow meeting online friends wasn't strange to me. But after a few unfortunate incidents I realized how dangerous it is & how my gut feeling is almost always right that now to me it's like a super power. So always avoid a person you know you're not going to feel comfortable with & don't go a place that sounds shady or 'just not right' to you.

Tip Number 8:
Self defense.

If you have no time to attend self defense classes, look up video tutorials & articles online as to how to tackle an attacker in different ways & practice at home. Also try wearing spiked rings & fashion jewelry. Always carry a multi-utility tool that contains a pair of scissors, mini knife, nail filer in your purse. Don't walk timidly & have a lost look on your face. Professional criminals & wrong doers always recognize vulnerable people. While walking alone don't be engrossed in texting, looking at pictures or listening to music, be aware of your surroundings!

Tip Number 9:
Directions please?

I'd like to share an incident.
One morning my friend was on her way to the bus stop at 7am. Since not many people take the bus at that time she found herself to be the only one walking since her friend wasn't accompanying her that day. Suddenly a car honked at her from behind, a man shouted 'excuse me, directions please?' whilst holding up a piece of paper. She walked towards the car & explained the address. The man was with 2 other male accomplices & pretended to not understand, one of them slyly got out the back door, grabbed her hand & tried to pull her in. She managed to run & escaped with a few scratches.
So if you're walking alone & someone yells out "excuse me" to ask for directions or anything else, look at them from the corner of your eye but don't look directly, turn a deaf ear to them & start walking briskly till you reach the nearest shop, salon, school or anything you think would be safe. Remember, you're not obligated to help as unfortunate incidents can occur in broad daylight too, so you have to be extra careful. Besides, your name isn't hello or excuse me. :)

Tip Number 10:
Wear proper footwear/clothing.

Some feel wearing high heels is an added bonus if you're on the verge of being attacked as you can use it to counter attack. I strongly disagree. Firstly I'm a girl & know how painfully difficult it is to walk on Mumbai's uneven pothole prone roads with heels. The first thing in mind would be to run from the assailant who's probably armed with knives/guns rather than take off one shoe, be off balance, then try to attack. You won't have time & in most cases, the assaulter will try to catch you off guard. So heels are a big NO-NO. Me being a girl believes that no outfit is an 'invitation for rape' but you have to be careful of perverts; so try to be covered & comfortable when you go out, even to run errands.

Always be safe. Your suraksha is in your hands.
Take care.









I am sharing my Smart Suraksha tips at BlogAdda.com in association with Smart Suraksha App.

My Sumptuous & Easy Doodle Recipe.

I was tired of always reaching for pizzas, burgers, chips & junk food for the purpose of snacking in the evening with my garam chai. It was fairly easy but was affecting my health! A little motivation to improve my health made me devise this awesome recipe which is healthy as well as tasty and can be had with a hot cup of tea, like I prefer ;) or just before dinner, as starters :)

It's easy to make and it requires just 45 mins.

Here's MY recipe for sumptuous Paneer Tikka.

A Good Deed.

Surprisingly the most important things I've learnt in life aren't from the things I've studied. They don't come from books or the internet. They come from my life's experiences.

I'm going to share one such experience.

This story dates to last year of June, 2012. My family and I moved into our new residence, the house was quite huge, the way we wanted it to be. A few weeks later, we decided to throw a house warming party for our family friends and my friends. The preparations started. The 'catering' part was my responsibility.. Oh how I hated responsibilities.
     Anyway, I ordered lots. From pizzas to burgers to all types of snacks, Indian food and desserts. On the day of the party everybody arrived, had a jolly good time and the party was a success. But there was a lot of food that was left uneaten or rather untouched. It would obviously get stale the next day and me being a picky eater, I wouldn't eat it anyway. So without giving it a second thought, I threw all of it away. Also, I'm a drama queen when it comes to eating. I usually waste so much food that my parents occasionally tell me that "Jyoti dear, the birds eat more than you, no wonder you're so skinny. You shouldn't waste so much food, some people do not even have food to eat." I always shrugged it off & never took them seriously.

The Next Day:
You know how after party scenes are right, especially when it's a house party. The house is a big mess. 
As we were new residents, we didn't have a servant/maid. My mum told me to go inquire with the security personnel so that they could guide me into finding a house help. The watchman said "there's a small village 5 mins from here, you'll have to go there." I thought to myself - damn it, I'll have go to a village now. As it was heavily raining I called up my sister and asked her to accompany me. So with our umbrellas we tread along the potholed pathway in hopes to reach that 'small village.' After, 15 and not 5 mins of walking in the rain, we reached one dimly lit makeshift hut that had a plastic sheet for a door, we asked "anybody there?" A frail woman with a baby in hand came out & angrily said "what do you want?" We explained we stay close by and need house help, she said "come inside, it's raining heavily."

We went in and what I saw was mind boggling, for me at least. It changed my whole perception, not only about my habits, but life.

What I saw was.. There were 2 little girls and 1 boy all aged around 4-9 y/o, they had mud on their bodies due to the rainwater and sludge seeping into their hut, wearing torn ripped clothes, sitting on the damp floor, flies buzzing around them. They were eating nothing but bread. Those 3 kids were sharing 2 pieces of bread. Just 2 pieces, I was stunned, I couldn't take my eyes off of them for a good 5 minutes. Not because they were eating bread or there were only 2 pieces but because maybe, MAYBE it's their LAST MEAL. They have almost nothing to eat today, what's the guarantee that they will tomorrow? I was shell shocked.
   
The woman understood my glances. She exclaimed "we're so poor, we have nothing to eat and not much money left. My husband was a drunkard, he beat me everyday, I could have easily committed suicide but who would take care of my kids? I've run away from him but I've realized I cant take care of them anymore, I can't arrange for food, I'm weak and tired. If I work who will take care of my children?" Tears rolled down as she spoke, i could see the pain and agony in her eyes. I tried comforting her with kind words, but she screamed "I haven't eaten in 2 days" 

Actual image of the location. Picture taken in June, 2012.

I stood quietly thinking to myself and having flashbacks of what I did last night. Then I realized, I had wasted so much food, just because... I could. Where as here, just 10 mins away from me, some one is suffering. Seeing the less fortunate suffer with my own eyes made me curse myself in angst. I was furious with myself.

I told the woman, "I will help you."
Those were like golden words for her.

Her eyes brightly lit up, wiping away her tears she asked "how?" I told her to wait, I told my sister to be with her whilst I go back to get something.

Anxious and repenting all the way back, I got home and narrated the incident to my parents, then they gave me a little lecture on how I'm so fortunate to have the good things in life, a house, loving parents, most importantly - food to eat that I used to abundantly waste. I was literally about to burst out crying.

I suggested them to buy off one of the servant quarters near our building so she could have a permanent house and also work for us. It's not an easy or inexpensive thing to do, as the quarters are allotted only to employees working for the building, by the builder. But, they somehow found a loophole and agreed.

With a huge smile on my face I went back to her with a box filled with goodies to eat, some clothes and good news that has changed her life forever. 

I want to say how mad I am that I didn't realize how important these things were earlier, but I'm grateful that today I can make the necessary changes in my endeavors.

Oh and one more thing, today it has been one whole year that she has been working with us and her children are enrolled in a government school. :)

How to manage to be fashionable while working out!

So, today I'm going to write about unveiling the fashion secrets for today's style conscious fitness freaks!

Your workout clothes should be comfortable, breathable and easy to move in but nowhere does it say they have to be unflattering or baggy. Wearing great clothes and having fun with fashion while working out is a fantastic motivator, encouraging you to exercise and keeping energy levels high while you work out. Gyms and other public exercise spaces encourage us to dress well and look our best even if we’re getting a little sweaty. In fact exercising can be quite sexy so showing off your body in some stylish pieces is appropriate.

Racer back tops are really comfortable and easy to wear during exercise because the straps never fall down unlike tank tops that are prone to slipping over your shoulders. They’re also quite sexy, showing off your back in a way that it isn't usually displayed, presenting your shoulder blades and curving down your spine in an elegant line. Specially engineered polyester absorbs away the sweat from your body keeping you looking dry throughout your workout and fresh-looking on your way home from the gym ensuring under-arm stains never spoil your look.

Also, working out with a friend presents a lot of benefits for all types of gym-goers. Whether you’re a heavy lifter, a treadmill junkie, or a hardcore fitness expert, you can count on a friend to make your workouts more effective, as well as more interesting.

Running shoes may not seem the most fashionable footwear but high tech trainers with features you can boast about are very cool. What’s not cool is getting blisters, back trouble or pulled muscles from inappropriate or worn about shoes. A fresh looking pair of runners will finish off any workout outfit perfectly.

Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani Collection exclusively available at Jabong.com

Ye jawani hai deewani huh meri rani ruk jao rani dekh zara peeche mudd ke chali kahan aise udd ke, hey hey :P

Haha I just couldn't resist myself from writing this as it reminded me of the 1972 movie Jawani Diwani that my parents said was a great movie during their time. I watched it, it's epic.

When I first heard that Ranbir Kapoor & Deepika Padukone are starring in a movie together I was so ecstatic, they both are my favorite & I absolutely love Deepika's dressing sense. I'm definitely going to watch it. Know why? Because now I can actually purchase similar clothes that Deepika Padukone wears in the movie. She's my fashion icon & I'm so excited. All thanks to Jabong.

I've also shopped from www.jabong.com a lot of times before. Click here to read my review.

So I was just browsing through Jabong. They've come up with a movie themed Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani Collection & after much research here are my thoughts & conclusions.

a) Elegant, stylish & classy.

Preppy florals, intricate lace detailed tunics, cool casuals, glamorous party wear, classy ethnic, sexy sheers, lovely dresses etc defines the whole collection for women. The men's clothing section is exquisite & a class apart as well. The clothes showcased in YJHD collection have the ability to instantly perk up wardrobe basics & are versatile enough to be dressed up or dressed down for any occasion.

                                       Click here to browse the whole YJHD Collection

b) Affordable.

The whole collection is very easy on the pocket & its not exorbitantly priced. For women's clothing - the price ranges between Rs 1000 - 4500 & there are 549 styles priced below Rs 1000. For men's clothing - the price ranges between Rs 1000 - 5000 & 295 styles below Rs 1000. Accessories for men & women start at Rs 499. The price range of shoes for men & women is Rs 1099 - Rs 

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c) Variety. 

As an avid online shopper, I love variety, that's what makes me come back to an online shopping portal again & again. The YJHD Collection is very colourful, just like the film :) It has a wide array of women's clothes, men's clothes to accessories, jewellery, watches, sunglasses, belts, bags and shoes. You name it they have it. It's like Jabong has taken an oath in making us all movie buffs look like superstars! Haha :D You can check out the collection for women - here & men - here.

The conclusion is that Jabong has worked very hard to make a movie themed collection which I'm very sure is going to be a huge success among all YJHD fans & I'm surely going to make a purchase the moment I reach home from the cinema. :)

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This post is written for blog contest by Jabong.com - India's leading Online Shopping Portal. For more information about the contest please visit Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani Bloggers Contest.

Why I Like Shopping at Jabong.com :)

About Jabong.com :

"A pioneer in online shopping in India, Jabong.com is a fashion hub of the latest trends and styles. At Jabong our constant endeavor is to deliver the best products from all premium brands for the passionate Indian customers across the nation."

Why I like shopping at www.jabong.com ...? 

I'd like to share with you all, my recent experience of shopping with www.jabong.com

I've seen some of their advertisements on TV and i must say, they're so funny and innovative. My family and I always have a good laugh and enjoy watching the adverts whenever they're shown on TV hahaha, infact I was planning on screaming the way the girl shouts in the advert, when the courier would arrive. No! I'm just kidding :P

Property of www.jabong.com

Anyway, I was looking for some cute winter boots and i didn't want boring one's, this time I wanted something new and cute. Something I've not seen before. So, I hopped on to www.jabong.com and browsed through their "Winter Boots" Collection which was refreshingly new AND CUTE. :D I wanted to buy Blue or Black suede wedge lace-up boots; but can you believe it? They were all SOLD OUT after 2 days of them updating their new winter boots collection! That's how fast stuff at jabong.com gets sold due to the high standards they maintain! 

Property of www.jabong.com

Finally after much browsing, thinking and pondering due to the vastly unique variety.. I came across these AWESOME pair of HOT PINK suede wedge lace up boots but sadly they didn't have my size :'( which is 37, BUT I absolutely adored them & couldn't let them go. I had to purchase them! Only ONE PAIR in in 38 was available :D So I ordered a size 38 because I fit into 37-38 both :) They're so comfortable, best worn with cute ankle length socks. They look absolutely beautiful and match perfectly with my outfits. AND THEY'RE PINK and girly :D

Brand: Miss Bennett 

I purchased them for an amazing price of Rs 1699 only :D Quite a steal aren't they?

Here's the picture :

                  The actual product is exactly the same as show on the website :)

The courier arrived in about 4 days which was quite fast considering they have tons of other orders to deliver elsewhere! :) Delivery was very fast & I was quite happy with it. Did you know they deliver on SUNDAY'S too.

Also.. Do you know Jabong.com accepts CARDS :O at your doorstep! They also have a sticker pasted to the package telling you to open the package to see whether you're satisfied with the stuff that you've ordered or not and THEN you pay. The courier guy is sweet enough to wait through all of this considering he has to go to multiple places to deliver. I'm utterly impressed with jabong.com's delivery service & customer service :) 

The navigation options on the website are quite easy! You can choose your color, size, price, fitting, type EVERYTHING & you'll get the results within a matter of seconds.

Property of www.jabong.com

The bottom line is, you can write how much ever you want ;) but you really should buy to experience the great services of jabong. They actually care about their customers & that is why they tell you to try and buy :) How sweet of them.

I was very VERY happy shopping with Jabong. I can't wait to make my next purchase! :)

Please do go and sign up. Also.. check out their store. I'm sure you won't regret buying from there in fact you'll be one happy customer :)

Click on www.jabong.com to check out their lovely website.

La- Parisienne India: My Favorite Jewelry Store!

La - Parisienne India.
What a lovely name. So classy & french! :)

Firstly I'd start by saying I'm writing this post because I genuinely LOVE this store. I love the variety of jewelry they have; & you know what's the best thing about this store? See I've noticed some stores on FB take pictures from China sites or eBay & label them as "exquisite jewelry" & they take money from you & expect you to wait one whole long month for it, till then the fun dies down & you don't feel like wearing that jewelry anymore :( BUT La - Parisienne's social media manager, the lovely Ms. Sharon, takes her time out to wear the jewelry, style it for us, click pictures of each & every piece so as to give us an idea if it'll suit us or not! And they have express delivery! You order today & where ever in India you are, you get your piece within 3 days to a week! How cool is that? I haven't seen any store do that. So kudos to her for that :) Also the prices are very reasonable.

Click on La Parisienne India to check out their store on FACEBOOK! Please don't forget to LIKE it.

Email to order - info.laparisienne@gmail.com

Just recently I was lucky enough to win a giveaway sponsored by La-Parisienne & I won their signature piece. I received it & I absolutely loved it. The fine detailing, the quality, the packaging. It was just gorgeous!  Also i received it within a few days ONLY :O

ALL of my friends were complimenting me. :)

Here's the piece I won:

Gorgeous, isn't it? :)

And hey, only 1 piece is left, so go grab it before it gets completely sold out!

Some of my absolute favorites from the album E C L E C T I A are:

My Review & Pictures: Dove Essential Nourishment Body Lotion

Today I'm going to review the Dove Essential Nourishment Body Lotion.
(Normal-Dry Skin)

This body lotion is for everyday, after-shower/bath use. It's super moisturizing, smells good & has a nice consistency. Not too greasy & not too dry. The smell is very distinctive & perfumed. It smells fresh but when you apply it, the smell slowly fades away BUT stays on for a good 2-3 hours! It is GREAT for dry skin. It's like a boon for dry skinned girls :)

          The bottle is pretty nice & big. It'll easily last you for 1 or 1 & a half months!

Claims: Proven Deep nourishment for long lasting softness. Deep care complex. For normal-dry skin. 24h.

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Price for 250 ml - Rs 180

Pros:
It does make your skin soft
Pocket friendly price
Lasts you very long
Can use it after-bath or anytime you want
Smells great

Cons:
I have no complains with this product. But the ONLY con is that it has parabens. :(

Have you used it? What are your thoughts?
Feel free to ask me any questions related to the product! 
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My Review & Pictures : Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Today I'm going to review the Gucci Eau de Parfum II Spray or as I like to call it - Gucci Pink II

Firstly.. The box is really nice & sturdy, no wonder it traveled all the way from Texas to India in one piece. :P Anyway, this bottle is kind of heavy due to the chunky glass square base & the round top cap.

Smell:
It smells fresh and light. I've never smelled anything.. rather any perfume like this one :) I'd define the fragrance as citrus-y, kind of spicy-fruity with a whiff of jasmine. I quite like it because it lingers on for a very VERY long time. In fact if you wear it in the morning it literally lasts you till late evening. Too good to be true?

I sprayed a bit on one of my outfits I wore for the evening out, gave it for laundry the next day and when I got the dress back.. Guess what? The frangrance was still there, not a strong smell but a very very mild, almost no-smell smell. Get it? :P Now I don't know if that's a good thing or not, lol. But hey, the clothes were clean, I don't want you thinking the woman who did the laundry had done a bad job! :P

Net contents: 50 ml
Price: ($129) Rs 7083 for 50 ml

Do I recommend it?

 Yes! Absolutely. This perfume is a bit pricey but trust me, it's totally worth it. It'll linger on forever. It's the kind of perfume that you like or you do not like. Nothing in the middle

Have you used it? Do you like it?
Let me know :)

Online Stores I Love

Hi, this is my first post/review on here. So don't judge me :P

I personally enjoy online shopping. (Which girl doesn't, huh?) Malls are now a passe, I don't get time to visit them a lot with college taking up most of my time. 
Anyway,
My all time favorite sites are:


Trendzy Street:
I'm sure not many of you are aware of this site. It is a must visit :) I bought these cool leopard print leggings that I've been looking for all over various sites & finally got them from TS & they delivered within 2 days + FREE SHIPPING! :) I also like how they keep loads of variety & update their stock almost say.. every 2 weeks! The range is great, very affordable & well priced :)



FashionAndYou:
The one thing I love about F&Y is that they have new stock almost EVERYDAY! That too at 10 am. Wow :) Isn't that nice? I've purchased so much so now I get calls from them whenever I don't shop for a month saying "Ma'am is something wrong, we've noticed you haven't shopped in a while" Haha. And their prices are reasonable too. Keep a look out for their "clearance sale" & you will end up buying shit loads of stuff. As their tagline says "Indulge yourself" You truly will :) ps - visit it around 11am, all the good stuff gets sold out very soon. But remember their delivery timeline is 3-4 weeks, so sometimes you have to wait very long for your product(s)! And a personal advice - always opt for COD. :)
www.fashionandyou.com


The Bombay Story Store:

So apt, isn't it? ;)

This is a store on Facebook. I purchased my first dress (product) online from TBSS. Please do check it out. They buy their products from China, HK mostly. I had ordered for a leopard print dress. The payment options are : Bank deposit, Funds transfer or Online transfer. I chose funds transfer. I got my dress within 2 days considering they ship from China/HK I assume they had it in stock & Ms. Swadha of TBSS dispatched it the same day I made the transfer! :)
Good store for starters.

Although, I want to or rather will try :
Jabong, FlipKart, eBay, Oasap and review them soon :)

Let me know your favorite stores? :)