Sunday, 26 March 2017
The Surprisingly easy 3 Golden Rules- That's promised to get rid of your Acne Woes!
Forget being the finest maiden, if you are like me and quite plagued by
the utterly stubborn acne breakout, that seem to catch on faster than an
epidemic, hold tight and don’t you go anywhere- your prayer has been answered!
Yeehaw, with a few cheeky hacks, you can tame the feisty beast!
RULE NO 1: Good Bye GREASE!
Ah not the movie;) If you are smothering rich buttery moisturizers all
over your face – day in and day out, we have a problem! And Now, is the time to
take make the yo’U’ turn.
Experts suggest if you are acne prone, one should avoid moisturizers all
together, a rather radical life changing choice, I may add, and with the likes
of aging and other many skin woes we need to address, a realistic first step
would be switching to a gel based-oil free-hydration- formula! Greasy
moisturizers are simply not your friend when it comes to acne, be it clogging
those nasty pores, to just leaving your face stickly-oily! So, goodbye to the
rich-butter creams!
RULE NO 2 : Read the Label
Now I must confess, a trip to the local Boots store to buy a moisturizer
is as daunting as fighting a Nihon no ryū! Now say WHAT! And that’s exactly my
point! The plethora of options, quite frankly leaves me clueless and up until
relative recent times, l paid little(insert text ‘no’ ) attention to
labels at all! The keyword you need to look out for is salicylic
acid or benzoyle peroxide, both proved to be
very effective in war against acne.
Now as mentioned in Rule 1, choosing a hydration-based formula is key
and experts suggest, the magical word is ‘icone’, like silicone.
Ingredients that end with icone are generally humectants and lock in on
moisture and said to be very hydration friendly!
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Clean & Clear - Essentials Dual Action Moisturizer
La Roche Posay-Effaclar Matt( has extremely good reviews)
Burt's Bees-Acne Solution
Garnier-Pure Active Matte Control
Origins - Zero Oil Moiturizer
PanOxylBar-Soap
Neutrogena - Visibly Clear Oil Free Moisturizer
Estee Lauder-Day Wear-Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant
Origins- VitaZing with SPF15
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RULE NO 3:Some solid Sun Protection
‘Acne is a very teenage problem’- is a total myth, And about ‘Sun Being good for Acne’ is as
contradictory as a myth can ever be! Ladies,Gents,Boys and Girls, SUN = BAD,
when it comes to skin care! So cash in on the SPF when you choose your
moisturizer, with at least a minimum of SPF 30. There are several day
moisturizers with combined SPF protection or alternatively you can choose a
non-greasy sunscreen for extra sun-safeguard.
So there you go, our three golden rules, paving the world to a better
–acne free world!
Carpe Diem!
Friday, 24 March 2017
Wishing you a Glorious Weekend!
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And its FRI-YaaaY! I have been under the weather all this
week, with a temperature that seemed to be fluctuating more like a seesaw- it certainly wasn’t the pinkest of health this week and I am rather glad to embrace
the weekend! There will be some catch-up sleeping and some VEEP-ing!
I might muster some courage to journey into my dark and unexplored wardrobe territory and get organisational- Its a jungle out there;)
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The mister and I, We are off to a round of Portugal explorations next week and
there is much sun promised- Fingers Crossed!
A DimSum Friday,perhaps? This recipe has become a weekend ritual in
our household!
And this picture left me chuckling!
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It’s the season of pink and some lemony yellows!
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Amanda Seyfred literally has the most adorable dog ever-its packed with
cuteness overload- you’ve been warned ;)!
Wishing you all a Glorious weekend!
Until Next Time,
Meera
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
Springing into a Wardrobe Make Over!
Well, Hello there!
Its officially spring and in the true spirit of spring and spring
cleaning and all the things bright and merry, we are so totally ‘springing into
action’ with a wardrobe make over!
Tag it telepathy or brute intergalactic forces from another
dimension( I might have watched Interstellar an obnoxiously high number of
times! ), I can most certainly hear your wardrobe spirits saying pretty please
! So Read on sista!
From flabbergasting-ly awesome bikers to the mighty come back of the
1940’s asymmetric one shoulder we’ve got It all covered and as always we are
getting to the nitty gritty of the matter and starting at some good old
wardrobe staples!
The WARDROBE Essentials!
Leather Jacket - Zara
Cashmere Sweater - Boden
Silk Scarf - Mango
Basic T's -Uniqlo
Loafers- Office
Blazer-Zara
Denims - Mango Lighter boy friend, Darker Denim
The one and only Biker Jacket
Now, Arnie’s infamous ‘I’ll be back’ dialogue, doting an ‘all black
look’ was a style cult statement right there or my all-time
favourite Maverick in Top Gun with his ultra-swag leather jacket with
military patches, there is much to be learned from historic Hollywood times and
an investment in a leather jacket will do you much wardrobe wonders!
A Blazer??
Yes, the smirk, I see it ;) I did warn you about the telepathic forces
at play!
If I took any cue at all, from recent dramatical political times, it had
to be the suave pant suits worn by US Presidential candidate, Hilary
Clinton. It certainly was the metaphorical power dressing at its best,
and tapping into, ‘enclothed cognition’ as called by Dr Adam
Galinsky encompasses the mighty influence of clothing on the wearer, Ms
Clinton successfully captured the fancy of many across the world. And
If pant suits are a bit much by your wardrobe
standards, a blazer for the wardrobe will be the step in the right direction to
embrace enclothed cognition and to tap into that flamboyant, at times lost,
self-confidence .I rest my case.
Basic t’s
Now let’s face it, an off shoulder number for the milk-run,
as fashionably sassy as it sounds, is only a distant dream! So flood up your
wardrobe with some quintessential t’s and you’ll be forever grateful!
Cashmere Sweater
Like any other real life observations, wardrobe goals are an absolute
must! I am off to save for my Cashmere Sweater, I’ll get there some day, Whilst
I dream away my Ralph Lauren light and lofty sweaters in prettiest pastel
shades, a thrifty h&m knock off might do the trick for now!
Denims –Duh!
Finding a well fitted denim is like picking the right partner. You
most certainly have to wade your way through the stragglers, the
nonconformists, mildly cuckoo- ones out there and in the end you just find the
right person-who likes you for your crazy and live happily ever after or
something like that! SO yes, take your time to know your denim- it’s a life
choice
After all;)
Loafers!
Effortlessly chic ! Just slip into those and Wa-lah be it smart
work wear or smart casuals, I can think of more than 5 effective use of loafers
in your life, a good wardrobe choice is all about optimization!
Some Spring Inspo
Now since Makeover is the theme of the day, we couldn’t do without a round of Spring Inspiration! If you haven’t taken the shimmer skirts plunge, now is certainly the time!
Now since Makeover is the theme of the day, we couldn’t do without a round of Spring Inspiration! If you haven’t taken the shimmer skirts plunge, now is certainly the time!
And Ladies,this season celebrates the comeback of PINK! WUHooo! Pastels,
Fuschia,Magenta – it’s an absolute Pink immersion and in all honesty, there is
no other colour that can quite exude elegance and effortless fun as pink does ,
So a big FAT YES to PINK this season! And as we slowly make our way to sunnier,
(well its relative), let’s make some way for some strappy punk shoes and Mules
maybe?
Frilly Satin top- H&M
Flounce dress - Zara
Crinkled Top - H&M
Jaquard weave dress - H&M
Flounce knit top with pretty bell sleeves- Chicwish
Nude Heels - Kurt Keiger
Sassy Pink Heels - Aldo
Platform heels in flossy blue - Aldo
Belt in Vintage Pink - H&M
IN VOGUE
Wide –legged trousers, are having a bit of a fashion-lime-light moment
and it’s a comeback in the grandest of ways! From Sailor-button cuts to side
slits paired with a graphical –T with killer slogan, it’s all the fashion-gusto
you need, to get going on the save the world mission! And if stocking up on
stripe-y garments counts, I have truly earned my stripes! I must confess, like
your best buds getting married, there is a spark of excitement when I see the
matrimonial union of stripes and wide-legs! Now that’s fashion –genius-ness
-right there!
Top Row ( L to R): Graphical T- Mango,
Stripes - Mango,
Lacey Blouse with some flounce- Mango ,
Asymmetrical Top - Mango
Second Row( L to R):Black Striped trousers -H&M,
Wide legged Trousers -H&M,
Stripe Trousers with Side Slit - Zara,
Suit trousers -Massimo Dutti
We hope to have inspired you to spring into action.
Until Next time!
Meera
Saturday, 18 March 2017
Scrumptious Chowder
The mister and I, we’ve been home-ing it a lot lately! The chill in the
air, is reason enough for us to just call it quits on outdoor ventures of
sorts! We have been shamelessly resigning to the comfort of the couch and
serial binge watching has certainly been the theme all season long!
One of our fine discovery this winter, has to be the ever so Scrumptious Chowder. We
pimped it up with some ginger and added some paprika for extra heat. Read on
for the supremely easy recipe, just the perfect hearty dish for a chilly night!
Scrumptious Chowder
Serves: 4
Ingredients
25gms Butter
1 Onion finely chopped
1 glove of garlic
Tiny Piece of Ginger chopped finely
2 sticks of celery
2 fresh corn on cob
30 gms potatoes
200 gms of chicken
20gms Bacon (optional)
1 Chicken Stock cube
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1tsp nutmeg
75 ml Fresh cream
Salt to taste
Freshly ground Pepper
Fresh parsley to serve
½ cup water
Method:
Add a knob of butter to a pan, tip in the bacon and once its browned, in
goes the finely chopped onion and celery along with the garlic and ginger.
Sauté it for a while and add the paprika and Nutmeg.
Then in goes Chicken
Stock, potatoes and Corn and once it comes to a boil add the chicken and some
extra water, cover the pot with a lid and let it cook for a good 20-25 mins
until the chicken is cooked.
And the cream is added at the last, do remember to
bring down the heat and gently warm the broth.And with some freshly ground
pepper and salt –seasoning check- Ta-Da, your scrumptious chowder is ready!
Some parsley buttered toasted baguette goes gloriously well with the
chowder and the add fresh parsley for a bit of garnish before you serve.
Enjoy!
Sunday, 12 March 2017
Artis Makeup brushes –Is it truly worth the hype,An honest Review!
‘Artis’ is one of the most hyped product in the market, from beauty
guru’s to glam bloggers- everyone seems to have gone ga-ga over it-
and Million Dollar question is-Is it truly worth it? Are the extra bucks justified?
I was lucky to get my hands on Elite Smoke 5 Brush Set, I
have been a religious user and borderline obsessed with the brushes ever since
I got them! The set consists of 5 brushes which includes Oval 6 used
for foundation, blush and contour application. Oval 4 and Oval3 for
eye makeup application and Linear 1 and Circle 1.
Artis takes re-invention super seriously! As a brand they are dedicated
to bringing out cutting edge tools and techniques pushing the creative and
design envelope time and again! And they take utmost pride in creating ethical
and aesthetically glorious brushes.
Now the most prominent feature of the brush is the shape itself. The
handle of the brush bend a bit whilst you work it on your face making the
application process super easy.The design suits multi-purpose and with
extremely soft and cushion-y texture, the brushes are super easy on your face!
The strong grip and rubberized handle gives it a strong 10/10 on ergonomics!
The brushes are made of CosmeFibre hair, an engineered solution by Artis
and performs well with powders, emollients and liquids without any degradation.
Oval 6— the brand claims its best used to apply foundation/blush/contour application. I gave it a try as a foundation brush and I must confess I wasn’t really a fan! The Oval 7/8 would be a better choice as your foundation brush, as it blends like a dream! Oval 6 is your partner in crime for some contouring action and applying the all-important concealer.
Oval 3 can be used in blending or shading the products applied to the
outside and inner corners of the eyelids. It can be also used to apply the
foundation/concealer to the side corner of the eyes or on the side of the nose.
I use this brush to apply eyeshadow to the center of my eyes and sometimes to
smoke out the corner of my eyes.
Linear 1 has a narrow row of fibers to help concentrate product application
in a line, especially along the lash line and also to apply a defined line
along the lips/to clean around the lips. It’s absolutely perfect for the brows
for creating a clean,defined line.
Circle 1 has a tilt from the handle and a round fibre bundle, which helps
to apply lip products across the lip quickly and softly. It can also be used
for a more precise edge if desired. It’s certainly versatile – be it to help
conceal the spots, to even applying your lipstick- I am pretty hooked onto my
Circle1.
I have been using the Elite Smoke Set for almost a month now and yes,
there was a round of ardent cleaning too! Now hold tight, its super –duper easy
to clean these babies!Not a shed of fiber and they retain their shape
with utmost perfection compared to the established brands in the market.These
take slightly longer to dry out as the brushes are to the denser side.
If I were to sum up my Artis experience in one word it would be – LUXE.
It certainly lives up to being the ‘Rolls Royce’ of all makeup brushes!
Now is it a must- have? I would say- not really! With all the good makeup
brushes out there at affordable prices and if you are on a tight budget, you
can very well do without this one! But if you are all about ‘upping the ante’ –
then this brush would be a good addition to the collection. For all the
professional MakeupArtists out there, circle1 will certainly help with
clean crisp lip looks.
Now another big plus about Artis is how little product the brushes sweep
up! A little certainly goes a long way with these brushes, creating your
perfect flawless look.
The Elite Smoke 5 Brush Set is priced at 171GBP and
available at Net-a-porter
Until Next Time!
Merin
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