India Runway Week Season 10 is here!

It would seem that no matter how big the India Runway Week gets, there you will always find fresh new names. Of course, the old designers continue every season. This is the 10th season of India Runway Week which is starting from 20th of April 2018. This 3-day long fashion event has a long list of celebs as showstoppers too.

Winter Is Here: Shea Butter Care!

Hello lovelies,

Since winter is here, I was looking for some winter skin care and luckily I found something that was not only economical but also effective.

Affinity Express launched new salon in Ghaziabad: Time to get pampered!

Affinity launched its new hair and beauty studio, Affinity Express at Crossing Republik, Ghaziabad on November 21. With this, the group plans to establish its presence in Ghaziabad and cater to customers looking out for premium services at reasonable prices. The event witnessed complementary launch services like Bomb, AVL and Olaplex. The Affinity express team displayed the Olaplex service which is not easily available in other salons. This is a protein treatment for hair that rebuilds broken hair bonds and the three step procedure results in incredibly healthy hair and thus is important for hair that have been treated with chemicals.

Geeta Kapoor walks the ramp to raise voice against violence

“Shubhashini Ornamentals RangYatra” - a show by top jewellery designer Akassh Aggarwal held in Delhi on 7th Oct 2017.

IFFD’s India Runway Week Winter Festive 2017 is here!

Indian Federation for Fashion Development (IFFD) has announced its show schedule and designer line up for India Runway Week (IRW) Winter Festive 2017 which will kick off its Ninth edition from October 6-8, 2017 at DLF Place Saket, New Delhi.

Vami to transcend the future of modern women clothing...

In a hustle bustle of daily life, it is not easy for most of the people sticking to a regular physical activity in routine. If say about India, the situation is more acute for women. They excel in almost everything but overlook their own selves. Most of the times the reason is not the desire but the uneasiness to do the physical activities in the ordinary clothing.

A weekend dedicated to self-pampering with ‘Yes Madam’ services!

So on 29th April 2017, Saturday, I finally allowed myself to indulge in some self-love. I got a call from ‘Yes Madam’ few days ago and they wanted me to try their services. I immediately said yes because it’s rare for me to sit back and relax myself owing to the busy schedule that I have; juggling between multiple things.

Day 3 - India Runway Week - From Mugdha Godse to Swara Bhaskar slaying the ramp!

The much awaited 3-day fashion extravaganza, India Runway Week Season 8 Summer/Spring Edition commenced at Thayagraj Stadium on 28th April 2017. Even on its third day (30th April 2017), India Runway Week continued to please everyone. The day was filled with designers showcasing their Spring/Summer collection. From beautiful and elegant models wearing pastel palette to Swara Bhaskar walking the ramp and almost slaying it, here’s a glimpse of what all happened on the third day!

Day 2 - India Runway Week - Began with Homage to Handloom

Indian Fashion Industry has seen a movement towards make in India, and “homegrown” when it comes to textiles. The textiles of India have gotten all the big designers and young brigade of designers on presenting some of their best collection in textiles of India. After PM Narendra Modi’s constant effort of “Make in India”, Indian Textiles has been promoted vastly. Not to forget the emerging designers have come up with contemporary styles, western cuts in Indian textiles. Organic cotton, tie die and khadi has seen major innovation.

Day1 - India Runway Week - The hottest look Straight off from the Runway

The much awaited fashion extravaganza India Runway Week Season 8 Summer/Spring Edition commenced at Thayagraj Stadium. Adding glamorous quotient to the show  India’s most fashion forward beauty brand, Colorbar coming on board as “Make-Up Partner”.

Weavers at Centre stage of current season of India Runway Week

It would seem that no matter how big the India Runway Week gets, there you will always find fresh new names. Of course, the old designers continue every season. This is the 8th season of India Runway Week which is starting from 28th of April.

Of Bling and Shine: Jewellery Exhibition by Neety Singh!

Jewellery designer Neety Singh hosted a two days jewellery exhibition at The Lodhi, New Delhi, for all the jewelry lovers where she showcased her latest collection.

Brand Factory Store #DontGetFooled

So the season of festivity is here! Everyone wants to look their best, pick up the best branded stuff and on seeing the prices, the heart does falter a bit. And what happens when you see your friend wearing the same dress and finding out that you got it for a higher price...! You end up feeling like a fool, don't you? But not anymore!

Bollywood Actress Zeenat Aman walked the ramp for Jewellery Designer Akassh K Aggarwal at India Runway Week

New Delhi, September 19, 2016: Bollywood diva Zeenat Aman dazzled the ramp as a showstopper for Jewellery Designer Akassh K Aggarwal. The Muse Room by Akassh K Aggarwal is a celebration of Being a Queen Beyond her Peers.

1ka3 Bundle of Joy - Website Review

Hi lovelies,

So today, I am gonna tell you about this awesome website that I recently came across. This works on the philosophy of ‘the more you buy, the less you pay’.

Yes, you heard it right. First, let me tell you how this site works. You can select any product from the wide range of quality stuff that is listed on the site. Once you choose your product, you can fill in your shipping details, choose whether to pay online or opt for COD and simply relax.

The site’s delivery is pretty fast. They deliver in 3-4 days of the order receipt. Also, the packaging is such that the products that reach you are not damaged in the process. Once you receive your parcel, open it with bated breaths because you are in for a surprise. Of course, a good one!

In your parcel, you will find the product that you ordered, packed very neatly. Along with that, there will be two freebies. Voila! And these two bonus products wouldn’t be trash, they will be useful and equally worth it. Your primary product (the one you ordered) can be a little expensive in comparison to the two freebies that you got but see you bought just one and got three! Isn’t it a delight?

So eventually the product that you bought wouldn’t feel so costly. This is therefore a cost-effective way of shopping as well. So what are you waiting for? Grab on the opportunity and #Karo1ka3

Valentino AW 2016 Footwear Collection Showcase at Pragati Maidan (5-7th Aug 2016)

Valentino, the name that represents distinctive styling, unrivalled craftsmanship & exquisite detailing in its stylish shoe and accessories, has been embellishing the grace since its inception. Valentino - the most reputed name in the exotic world of leather today is internationally lauded for its fine quality & exquisite product range. It is among one of the top 5 formal footwear leather brand in India. Valentino was instigate in the year 1985 by Mr. Moti Lal Daultani, founder, Valentino. Presently, the company is spearheaded by its second generation entrepreneur Mr. Chander Daultani, Director, Valentino who entered into his family business with a vision to take the footwear industry to next level. Mr. Chander Daultani can well & truly be called the inheritor of the rich legacy & credited with reviving the 31-year-old family business.

The brand has been growing exponentially and has successfully created a strong foothold across every nook and cranny of India. The company has expanded its wings and now possesses national & international strong presence. Valentino has a well built retail presence through more than 700 Multi Brand Outlets across India and selected nations.

Inspired with passion to exude elegance & comfort, Valentino products are crafted from world’s premium leather using traditional as well as ultra modern methods to deliver some of the world’s most comfortable leather shoe and accessories. Fusion of modernity with elegance, contemporary, yet classic in colors and designs of the season. Every single product is backed by Valentino guarantee of leather purity, snazzy cool look, and light in weight, heavy in durability and extremely comfortable.

Valentino has redefined fashion by offering a fine range of classy shoes along with trendy leather accessories like hand bags, sling bags & wallets to add glamour to the outfits. The entire range weaves a magical spell because of fine mixture of colors, beautiful designs, graceful elegance and ethnic flair.

Valentino produces the genuine leather products driven by a passion for perfection at every single stage of the critical manufacturing and evaluating process & stages. Only the finest ‘best of season’ lots are carefully selected by Valentino. The design house and embellishment centre incorporates the highest level of skills in embellishments and decoration by experienced shoe designers.

I attended the AW 2016 Collection showcase event yesterday at Pragati Maidan and it was awesome. 

About Mr. Chander Daultani:

Born in 1975, Mr. Chander Daultani has been instrumental in diversifying, establishing and growing the core businesses of leather footwear manufacturing industry. Studied from Jai Hind college Pune, Mr. Daultani is prepared well to take on his Father’s’ Mr. Moti lal Daultani’s thriving footwear business in 1998.

Mr. Chander Daultani is the director of India’s leading premium shoe brand- Valentino, based in Agra. He has an experience of more than two decades in the footwear manufacturing industry and had all the dynamism and capacity to cut, shape and strengthen the muscles for a strong company. Each of his products is a realization of his dream to create a brand that touches people and builds relationships. 

A pioneer in creating a market for premium leather shoes and accessories, Mr. Daultani oversees the entire operations of the company including the design and product ranges that are produced under VALENTINO & WESTPORT brand which is sold in the international markets

Today, Valentino has established itself as one of the top 5 major brands of leather footwear in India.

Epitomizing the new confidence of a nation at a watershed period in its history, Mr. Chander Daultani attempts to capture the spirit of his times and engage in the exciting potential that bubbles at the surface of modern India.

Mr. Daultani is married and has two children. Apart from being involved in the design and product ranges that define Valentino, he likes reading in his spare time. 

Visit Valentino today to see the premium collection and buy the branded bags and footwear.

P.S. Valentino has been generous enough to let me select a pair of footwear for myself, which I will review on my blog as soon as I receive. Keep checking! :)

Fabbag July 2016 - Review

Hey Lovelies,

So here I am unboxing and reviewing July 2016 Fabbag for you all.

I was really excited for this month’s bag. It’s my fourth one from Fabbag and so far, the experience has been great. I love flaunting my bags everywhere I go. They are so handy that I can easily put them in my handbag and take along during my travels.

This month’s Fabbag is this ‘The Hello Gorgeous July Fabbag’. It’s navy blue in colour with pink lip impressions on the print. I love the feel of this bag; it’s leathery and adds to its quality. Inside the bag, I got 4 lovely products – 3 full-sized and 1 sample-sized. First impression of the entire bag was ‘wow!’ I tried them out excitedly. Here’s the product-wise review of what I found #InMyFabbag :

Johara Instant Radiance Face Scrub: The bag contains a 15 g sample of the product. The full-sized product comes in a package of 100 g and is priced at Rs 500. This face scrub is formulated with natural exfoliating ultra-fine walnut extract and a blend of lemon peel extract and neem oil to gently slough off dull skin layers, remove impurities and promote natural cell exfoliation. Brighten up lacklustre skin with this creamy formula enriched with CococinTM CG, a nutrient-rich extract from green, tender coconut water to rejuvenate skin, leaving it feeling clean, smooth and toned, for a simply radiant complexion.
It does have a fragrance of walnut and it left my skin feeling good after application.

Skin Yoga Coffee Body Scrub: The bag contains a full-sized 100 g product which is priced at Rs 845. The caffeine enhances fat metabolism and removes liquid and fat from your skin, ultimately reducing the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks. The natural oil moisturizes and nourishes your skin. This scrub also treats inflammation and protects your skin from sun damage. It is 100% natural body exfoliator, fragrance-free, preservative-free and paraben-free.
I applied it on my wet skin after shower as per the directions. After scrubbing it for 5 minutes, I rinsed it off. My skin felt softer instantly. The difference was indeed noticeable. I like the packaging too. It perfect to carry while travelling.

Pep Moisture Velvet Shampoo: The bag contains a full-sized 50 ml product which is priced at Rs 119. It is formulated with a blend of oat protein milk, the extra-nourishing formula is designed to restore moisture and give deep root nourishment. After a few uses, your strands will be softer and more manageable—which means you can spend less time fussing over your hair.
I have an oily scalp and thus, this shampoo was much needed for my hair. The hair fall was less and my hair felt smooth. Good product to try!

Sugar It’s A-Pout Time! Vivid Lipstick: The bag contains this awesome lipstick by Sugar. It’s Big Bang Berry shade and priced at Rs 599. Although, I already have this shade but I still love it. The month's shade selection is available to only 3, 6 and 12 month subscribers. Shade for one month subscribers is customised by the FabBag team.
I love sugar cosmetics. This shade is perfect for my complexion and every time I apply it; I get loads of compliments. It is long-lasting and doesn’t fades out.

In a nutshell, I liked all the products. My two favourites are Skin Yoga Coffee Body Scrub (Rs 845) and Sugar It’s A-Pout Time! Vivid Lipstick (Rs 599). The Fabbag can reach your doorsteps in Rs 599 or you can get a 10% discount and have it at just Rs 539. You can subscribe to this awesome monthly bag here: www.fabbag.com

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Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2016 gets an overwhelming response!

Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2016 receives an overwhelming response from Delhi

The winner of Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva - Miss Universe India 2016 will proudly represent India at Miss Universe held later this year

Delhi, July 17, 2016: 

Scouting for a woman who is a beautiful blend of intellect, sass and oomph, Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2016 received an overwhelming response with its audition in Delhi which was held at Shangri-La's Eros Hotel. The coveted pageant has been instrumental in re-inventing the definition of beauty and fashion and setting new milestones each year. Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2016 is a 7 part reality tele-series and will be aired on Colors Infinity, India’s Premier English Entertainment channel.  With Lara Dutta as the mentor, the search has begun for a girl who embodies beauty and beyond and has the spirit to conquer the universe.

The much awaited auditions were held at Shangri-La's Eros Hotel who has come on board as the Hospitality & Venue partner for the Delhi auditions. An elite fashionable set of panelists and judges screened the contestants who were judged on various parameters ranging from ramp walk, perfect body, communications skills and more. Hair and Make - up partner Soniya Chandola was also seen contributing to the success of auditions.

Yamaha Fascino has partnered with the pageant as the title sponsor as it reflects the spirit of freedom and the desire to go beyond conventional boundaries. The brand aims to fascinate the youth by fulfilling their life with products and services. Adding to the excitement, they will also cast one of the lucky finalists to feature in a brand new Yamaha Fascino TV commercial! The pageant has been styled by Splash Fashions- a brand that celebrates fashion in its true sense with the philosophy of “Love Fashion”. Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2016 is a 7 part reality tele-series which will be aired on Colors Infinity, India’s Premier English Entertainment channel.

The nationwide auditions will traverse through the length and breadth of the country to bring to you the best from other cities as well including Lucknow, Indore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Pune, Hyderabad and Bengaluru that will culminate into the final leg of auditions at Mumbai.

For more information, log on to www.missdiva.com

Exploring 'FashionHutGirl' #BlingOn

So you always wanted to shine like a star... Accessorize like celebs! But worried about overdoing it? Or more still confused what to wear, what to match it with, how much to spend on it? 

I have been exploring the market for a long time now and finally came across some great stores that are selling these trendy earcuffs and double pearl rings at an affordable price. Delivering at your doorsteps scores brownie points too! Yay!

Now who doesn't want to adorn some earcuffs this season... they have been ruling the fashion shows lately and our Bollywood Celebs love to flaunt them. So why should we be left behind? FashionHutGirl is one such store that operates from Instagram and Facebook to showcase their stuff and promise to deliver the products at your doorsteps (sometimes free of charge while at times, they do this at a nominal amount). This store is run by three vivacious Jain sisters - Kanika, Alika and Aanchal. Recently, they showered me with some of their exquisite pieces which I'm in love with.

The packaging was okayish but I liked the way they sent me the products with a personalized note. It adds to the delight of unpacking. The double pearl ring came in a box and I adored the quality. It looked beautiful on my finger and I'm sure you are aware of the fact that it is a hot-selling product and a must have for all fashion lovers. The cherry on the cake is the price that is just Rs. 175 (including shipping).

The earcuffs are glam and gradually becoming everyone's favorite. They can be paired with a traditional as well as a western outfit, perhaps that is their USP. They look ultra chic and pep up your looks in seconds. There are clip on earcuffs like the famous leaf earcuff that Deepika Padukone adorned in her recent appearances and there are simple dangling earcuffs. Both look stylish and are comfortable to wear. Have a look at these tempting designs that FashionHutGirl is offering at just Rs. 200. Yay or Nay? 

If you are forever wondering how they would look on you, be assured they look fab on everyone. If you have doubts, best is to test it yourself. And it doesn't cost much so what are you waiting for? Go grab your earcuffs and double pearl rings and spice up your outfits to stand out among your friends.

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Black Metal Jewelry #AStudy #BlingOn

The newest emerging trend is that of the black metal jewelry. So I decided to do some research on this latest rage in the world of fashion as asked by one of the followers on Instagram.

Though not emerged in India, this is fast venturing into the domains. Black metal jewelry generally is made of Black Ceramic that is a modern alternative for the traditional gold, silver and even platinum. Its cheap price and yet the unparalleled luster scores brownie points. Known for its glossy appearance, this looks exceptionally beautiful and classy. Also, it shows no sign of wear which adds to its demand. Many celebs have been seen flaunting their style in black metals. The midi rings are not left behind too. These pieces are readily available at any junk store. I have recently come across a lot of Instagram accounts selling these jewels at an affordable price.

I personally loved these pieces as not only they are pocket friendly but they are attention grabbers. The beautiful ear cuffs, neck pieces, midi rings, etc. are getting popular with the girls now-a-days. These can be paired with your western clothes and for college goes this is an utter bliss! While going for the monochrome trend if your pair one of these, of course you can never go wrong!

As the saying goes like, 'When in doubt, wear black'. So, go for it girl and for the girls who have creative instincts and like to live life over the edge, you can refer to these DIY videos and try making your own personalized jewelry. I am actually going to try some of these myself and I will be gifting them to my beautiful friends. Let me know if you tried them and how they turned out to be. Inbox, DM, or tag me in pictures. :) Get ready to bling on in the new trend!

Make your own custom Metal Jewelry :)

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