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Sunday Splurge at SPAR

Sundays are always special, and it becomes even more special when a famous hypermarket chain adds another feather to their cap by opening a new store in Bangalore.

Yes, I am talking about SPAR Hypermarket’s another store in Bangalore at Forum Shantiniketan mall.

The inauguration of the store started with an impressive Dollu Kunitha performance by local artists. The store visit was a delightful experience. I realized that one might not need to go anywhere else to meet one’s household and office needs.

Let me take you through a few store sections that I loved the most:

  • Grandma’s corner – As the name suggests, it is a section that will make one feel nostalgic thinking about the great taste of one’s grandma’s homemade pickle. The pickle is available in traditional pickle jar which will tempt you to buy it without any hesitation.
  • Farmers Market – It has all the necessary pulses, dal, rice, gur, and other such products that will meet your kitchen needs. Not to forget all the daily fruits and vegetable needs also get fulfilled here with its fresh fruits & vegetables including seasonal fruits & vegetables section.
  • Meat & Fish – There is a food kiosk at the entrance of the section which will let you know about the various kinds of products available in that section such as meat, fish, fresh cuts, cold cuts, raw and packed. There are separate sections for seafood and fresh meat. The fish fresh cuts were as fresh as you have just come from fishing and the section was very hygienic.
  • Freshly – From salads, mocktails to fresh juices, every requirement for a person who wants to live a healthy lifestyle can be satisfied along with quality service. Moreover, if you want to have fresh fruits, vegetables or smoothies, then this is the right place to be in.
  • Easy buy – This section is entirely for the fashion lovers where one can get all the apparels, be it Indian ethnic or contemporary. I hope this will be the best place for ladies to satiate their fashion desires.
  • Beauty – Yet another section where one would want to visit because it offers a wide range of beauty care products such as hair care, skin care, eye and lip care essentials. Beauty products of various known brands are available in this section. A makeover counter is there too where one can try the products and see if they like it then they can go ahead and buy it

In short, it was a Sunday well spent, and without getting tired, I shopped to my heart’s content. I got some fantastic offers such as Buy One and Get One Free and 20%-50% off. Drop by and shop for all your daily and occasional need at SPAR Hypermarket.

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The Leela Residences at Bhartiya City – The Art of Fine Living

What does a woman want? Many a sociologists have tried to solve this puzzle but with hardly any success. The answer is simple – a home that takes care of luxury, home that spells comfort, facilitates a world class lifestyle and makes sure that there are amenities, privacy and security at the same time. This kind of a comfortable, contemporary, intelligent space where a woman could nurture her family life while ensuring that she doesn’t compromise on her professional front for the lack of anything is what Leela Residences offer.

Leela palaces, hotels and resorts are the guardians of legendary luxury and hospitality, and now they have come up with the concept of Leela Residences in the strategically and globally planned Bhartiya City. The Leela Residences are coming up right adjacent to the Leela Hotels in Bhartiya City. They define the concept of an urban retreat, in the heart of a bustling city, for the modern professional that comes along with a flavor of world class standards of living inspired by the greatest cities in the world.

Lifestyle at Leela Residences

Luxury is nothing more than an effortless life, lots of sunlight and laughter. It is a way of life which doesn’t only confine itself to your home; in fact, it is beyond that and much more. Leela Residences at Bhartiya city or the City of Joy offer perfection and opulence in a regal manner. This has been achieved by the consistent efforts of finest architects, designers and craftsmen from all across the globe who are renowned for their excellence and state of the art work; coupled with a vision of commerce, culture and fantastic way of life that has bit of Barcelona, a slice of Paris, a zest of New York and a seasoning of Florence, thereby making it a truly global hub and global living for its residents.

There’s a tech park, BCIT – Bhartiya Centre for Information Technology, right opposite to the residences and a high street on the models of Paris. The city also has a PVR multiplex and one of the biggest convention centre in India. And then there’s this hub of hustle and bustle –the Piazza. 

The Leela Residences overlook The Central Park – the 7 acres greens where I can visualize my family taking a stroll or happily cycling in the safe environs where there’s lots of fun and frolic with streets buzzing with activity.

There is a Centre of performing arts which would host Broadway musicals, rock concerts, Sufi programmes and contemporary theatre.The la Ramblas inspired shopping boulevards gives me a feel of a lifestyle of sorts in New York or London.

The niche boutiques, fashion flagship stores on the High Street, art galleries, sushi bars and local pubs to raise toasts, a PVR cinema complex and Leela hotel in the vicinity of your comfort takes you away to a destination vacation, right ! But all this and more is a reality that could be a part of your everyday life as you walk down to your office in the strategically built and situated Leela Residences in the heart of Bhartiya city which offer you a slice of the Leela life-an iconic luxury lifestyle.

The Leela Residences’ Interiors

As I stepped into the plush property of Leela Residences with four bedrooms, I knew this is what I’ve always dreamt of- a beautifully done space with the luxuries of a five star hotel just a call away.

These homes offer classical and affluent lifestyle with contemporary detailing that is befitting of the requirement of a modern Indian family.

We have grown up in an Indian culture with bigger bedrooms and living area where we spend quality time as a family, we bond and nurture our ties over a cup of tea or board games and this kind of connectivity within the house yet retaining the privacy and differing ambience of each room is the uniqueness of Leela residences.

The holistic interiors of Leela skilfully caters to this need of connection in an articulate manner while keeping the space of each member their very own and distinct in a very effortless fashion providing timeless mood to each space while giving the woman of the house her own canvas to paint life in accordance to her flavors and design.

The kitchen is an elegant Italian ‘Boffi’, the name of which is synonymous with excellence and innovation in the world of contemporary interiors. I believe, in our Indian households, kitchen is the soul of the house and hearth, the place from where health n happiness emanates and while I stand here with the door of the fridge open I can visualize the chirpy sounds of my happy family.

The Juliet balcony in my bedroom with the breath taking view of the City of Joy invokes the romance and leisurely feel. The private sauna bath and luxurious tub with a window pane to let sun peep in while you soak in and sip on some wine is comfort spelt.

The walk-in wardrobes with spaciously organized racks and drawers are an indulgent affair for the woman who loves to dress up and needs lots of storage. The mirror on the wall of the dresser makes me feel oh so beautiful!

There are two private and spacious decks and a host of Five Star services on call making it my very own Leela Palace-one that can rival the best in the world.

Services on call

It’s been a long time since I have been planning of playing a perfect hostess to my guests. The Leela residence offers me the luxury of Leela hotel right at my doorstep. The award winning chefs of Leela hotels are just a call away for the residents and they would come and prepare a custom dinner spread in the comfort of my own kitchen, quenching my desire to host a dinner party in an effortless and magnificent way.

A chauffeur, Laundry services, a limousine, in-residence dining, botanical services, a personal trainer or yoga expert, housekeeping and all that you could imagine of while you while away your time in a resort is just a call away if you are a resident here. Yes, when I am a resident here then I live everyday of my life in exemplary quality and class and fine experience.

My movie tickets’ bookings and the concert tickets, all is taken care of by the concierge.

What else would a woman want than all the amenities and host of expert’s right at her doorstep at the behest of a call.

Clubhouse

The posh clubhouse is a host to all one could imagine for oneself with an impressive lobby lounge Leela comes with grandeur at its best.

There is a private theatre and I can visualize myself in this theatre reliving my old favorites when I host a private screening for my family and friends in the comfort of plush lounge chairs followed by a treat of handmade Tuscan pasta that is served in the Chefs’ Room and they make sure you get a perfectly set evening.

  • The Club House has game rooms, there is the world class gym and spa and the glass room opening to the beautiful Bangalore breeze.
  • The swimming pool is temperature controlled and spacious making it a perfect place to unwind and enjoy with family.
  • I can see myself getting pampered on the weekends at the spa that has treatments from east and west.
  • There’s this facility of dropping your child to the crèche which is open on all seven days and has a hand picked team of child nursery staff who take care of your child for hours together as you shop and come back.

The club house has an in-house bar for the residents stocking the best of wines and a dedicated cigar room, a library which has the first editions of New York Times bestsellers to sci-fi journals and magazines, yes, you are spoilt for choice and then spoilt even more…

Welcome to the Leela life at Bhartiya city.

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Rakhi Gift Custom Canvas Prints from Zoomin


Gifting ideas for any festival are always welcome and more so when it is Raksha Bandhan. Festivals bring a lot of positivity and happiness in our lives and gifting is a part of celebrations. But the big question is what to give and how to think out of the box. There are many things that we as brothers and sisters have been gifting each other but nothing can make it more beautiful than a picture of both in an amazing canvas or any other frame.

So let’s celebrate this festival of love and fervour with joy and Zoominstories. I’m having a blast with the awesome frames that tell a story and define our relationships in an untold way each time.

Don’t you also believe a picture says a lot and tells a part of you that is unknown probably to you too. Yup, I do love my pictures with my brothers and I’m totally appreciative of this lovely gesture of Zoominstories to have taken the efforts of choosing a set of pics for us and pamper us with these frames that have surely a moment and memories captured.


I wish you all a lifetime of love and blissful relationship with your siblings #happyrakshabandhan

Nothing can change my love for you brother, be it the money or the time!! The celebration of Rakhi brings in more love and blessing in our relationship. Happy Raksha Bandhan to my dear brother!!

Thank you all for showing so much love and reading us and making us reach rank #2 as a fashion blogger in the country. Keep loving ♥ cheers !!!


=Your Truly=
Anuja Pandey 


Shop custom Canvas Prints from Zoomin.

Rakhi discount is going on till this Monday so please order customised mugs, calendars and many other gifting ideas here

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Happy Independence Day with Fabelle

This Independence Day We chose to celebrate by being a part of the magic- magic that you create for others.
Each and every one deserves a wish and hence Fabelle india came up with this great initiative to help the children suffering with chronic illness in collaboration with MAKE A WISH organization.
Fabelle made a special chocolate and it’s a taste bud stimulant for sure.

To encourage more donations, they decided to make a 72kg chocolate bar with 72 ingredients. Which is a task and the chefs have put in a lot of work to achieve this. This event was conducted in 6 metropolitan cities in the country .
The chefs and chocolatiers came together to create this kind of a unique chocolate with ingredients like fennel, rice crispies, dry fruits,nuts and match more exotic seeds that make it so delicious and remarkable.
So go ahead and buy and gift happiness on this 72nd Independence Day for children who need it all the more.

More more information CLICK HERE

MAKE A WISH India

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Shri Bala’s Uttara Karnataka food festival-at ITC WELCOMHOTEL BENGALURU

It gives me immense pleasure sharing the menu of festival in ITC WELCOMHOTEL Bengaluru

Uttara Karnataka Oota

A unique food festival – probably first of its kind

One the finest unheard Cuisine from Uttara Karanataka and Karavelli Region.

I had the opportunity of tasting the menu the very first day of the festival and it was a delicious treat. For someone like me, who has spent their many years in the interiors of Uttara Kannada, it was a revival of many cherished moments- food and its aroma definitely take us back in time and this was an experience. I’m happy to be sharing my heartfelt feelings with my audiences since I hardly had any discussion on the same with people who have been a part of this journey.

Shri Bala who is a well known chef and has also been awarded national prize for reviving forgotten recipes is a master when in action and it’s the second time when I witnessed her in ITC welcome doing a totally different menu than the one I had tasted last time.

  • Jolada Roti
  • Belgaum Kunda
  • Badanekai Yennegayi
  • Mandakki
  • Girmit
  • Bhatkal Biryani
  • And many more

  • Welcome Drinks Bevu Bella

  • Mutton Dalcha
  • Badanekai Masuru Palya – Brinjal Curd Gravy
  • Sabsige Soppu Palya – Dill leaves Dal Tadka
  • Bibbe Upkari – Tender Cashewnut n Alu curry
  • Squid stuffed pockets
  • Bhatkal Chicken Curry

Sunday Brunch

  • Karwar Fish Curry – Kokum infused fresh masala fish curry
  • Bibbe Upkari – Tender Cashewnut curry
  • Badenkai Engeyai
  • Palak Mudde Palya
  • Mandakki/ Girmit
  • Kane Fish Fry
  • Avalakki Vada
  • Darwad Peda
  • Doddapatre Saaru
  • Togari Bele Saaru

 


Jhunka Vadi

One the finest dish most simple but awesome taste
Besan flour
Curd
Green chillies
Peanut
Salt
Hing
Flavourful dish had with Jolada roti


Are you ready Bengaluru . . . the festival will end on 29th of July so make sure you Bengalureans or North Indians like me who have fallen in love with this food go and have a feast, a culinary trail into tantalising aromas, an authentic spectacle of redolent tastes and unmatched gastronomy coupled with the timeless expertise of Chef Shri Bala in association with the head Chef ITC WELCOME Dhaval.

 

The festival is going on from 20-29th July at ITC WELCOMHOTEL BENGALURU

 

The menu for Sunday brunch is much elaborate.

For reservations- Please call +918025001700/ +919739420924

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Farzi Café- illusions of fusion

Farzi has many connotations and I yet remember how my Mom was amazed to hear this name few years back, as this means ‘illusion’. “Why the name FARZI”, was the question that made us curious to try out the food there. I remember how both of us went to enjoy a meal there. It was a delightful experience to see how amazingly Indian flavours from various parts of india were infused into the global cuisine. These recipes were presented in a suave fashion with amalgamation of global cuisine into Indian desi classics, in a very contemporary way in totally a rocking, chic ambiance with some high energy music. That’s when mom told me,”you know why this is Farzi, because they create illusions…”. This is the gastronomical delight that Farzi Café brings in with some dose of everything in its recipes, the innovative menus with some inspiring artistic presentation on quirky plates and serving bowls [in the various shapes of rolling pin, pestle and mortar etc bring back to us the memories of an era that is being forgotten in the rut of todays life, the time of our grandmoms when the preparations were thorough and servicing style was so rustic and traditional].

Yes, Farzi is an illusion wherein we think its so global, and hip and chic while it, at the same time amalgamates and fuses cultures within food and music and a lot more in preparation, spices, innovation and the beautiful presentation. That is Farzi Café Unplugged for all of you.

Last week it has launched its new menu which is so unique and droolworthy. It was a happy bunch of few influencers, food writers, bloggers and enterpreneurs for this delightful lunch that went on for hours, and how we all loved eating the delicacies over discussions on the dominant flavours and other good stuff ( a good bunch makes for a good lunch and good times always). Thanks @Sheetal C for inviting us and being a lovely host, you simply rocked and thank you @Rekha Ghosh for being around and looking after us, your presence always brings about a new surge of energy in the environment.

@Suresh Hinduja, the popular food critic for this new menu and he told me what spices {or read seeds} ‘panchphoran’ is composed of, you can send in your guesses and we will surely disclose it to you…!!

The farzi café new menu is artistic and so original. I am totally ‘farzified’ by the regional recipe of south marrying north in recipes like charcoal appams with paneer bhurji with a imparting it such a unique flavor, the charcoal giving a modern look and feel to the otherwise an Indian recipe at heart.

And then another chartbuster was the khichdi risotto that took my heart away. I realized how my love for risotto and khichdi could be satiated at the same time. I must take this recipe from Mr. Suresh Hinduja soon.

The Italian balls made with daal and chawal were another show stealer.

The new menu at Farzi Café

Soups & Salads

  • Avocado mint Gazpacho, Jeera namak para (Chilled Avocado soup flavored with Jal Jeera, Garnished with Savory Lavash)
  • Curd rice tikki chaat, Dragon scoop, Besan pearls (Curd rice patty layered with Sweet yogurt, Mint & Sweet chutney in a clay pot, garnished with dragon fruit scoop)
  • Mini Raj Kachori, Crispy okra salad, Chutney foam (Mini shells with sweet & sour pumpkin topped with sweet chutney foam, crispy okra salad)

Small Plates

  • Paniyaram scotch eggs, Desi ghee hollandaise (Take on classic scotch eggs with a Indian twist quail eggs stuffed into a Crispy rice batter bowl)
  • Panch phoran paneer bhurji tart, New pickle onion (Scrambled cottage cheese Flavored with Panch phoran Into a tart shell)
  • Desi Curd Poppers, smoked tomato chutney (Mouth Melting curd poppers with Indian spices, Served with Smoked tomato Chutney)
  • Dal Chawal Arancini, achar, Papad, chutney (Italian rice balls made with Dal & Chawal Served with achar, Papad and Chutney)
  • Harrisa spice Paneer tikka, Tadka Cream (Mellow Cottage cheese marinated with mild chilli spice served with Tempered Mayonnaise)
  • Black sesame chicken Tikka, Sesame Ash (Tender cubes of Chicken leg marinated with black sesame paste garnished with sesame Crumb)
  • Tandoori bacon prawns, Tadka mayo (Indian Take on classic Bacon wrap prawn with Tandoori marinade & Smoked in clay oven)
  • Tempura fried prawn, Nimboo mirch air (Tempura fried prawn tossed in homemade sauce & Served with Lemon & Chilli Foam)

Mains

  • Keema Anda Pao, Masala onion (Re Inventing classic Keema Anda pav with a Farzi twist)
  • Paneer Ghee roast appam, Podi dust (Cubes of panner cooked with south Indian spices served in a black carbon appam)
  • Dal Khichdi risotto, Papad crisp, Achari butter (Yellow lentils cooked with Arborio rice served with lentil crisp and Pickle butter)
  • Ratatouille Bhaji, Maska Focaccia (Spicy mashed vegetables serve with buttered Italian bread)
  • Andhra Chilli chicken, Thatte Idli, Micro herbs (Chicken cubes cooked with green chilli paste served on Flat rice sponge)
  • Prawn Balchao Bowl – Prawn crackers, Cabbage fogaath (A popular goad dish served in a bowl with prawn cracker)
  • Mutton Irachi pepper fry, Malabari Paratha (Mutton cubes cooked with southern spices & Served with Malabari Paratha)

Meetha

  • Flourless chocolate cake, Tanquery Mousse, Orange crumb (Airy Chocolate cake served with seasonal fruits )
  • Fenni Nest, Chenna balls, Flavored Milk (Nest made out of Fenni served with Sweet cottage cheese balls & Saffron flavored milk)
  • Peanut butter mousse taco, Banana Kulfi, Caramelized Banana (Peanut butter mousse stuffed in a sweet taco shell, Served with Banana Kulfi)
  • Rasmalai tres leches, Carrot cream, Rose petal net (Rasmalai made with Three textures of milk garnished with Rose petal sugar net)

This wonderful Farzi food is a delight for a food lover so whoever hasn’t tried it yet in Bangalore is surely missing on something delightful.

Savored by @Anuja Pandey

                Farzi Café ub city

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Goa-A peek into a Digital nomad’s day

Merciless summers, heat waves and nowhere to hang out,unless its indoors. Mostly we all love to go to #Goa only in winters around December assuming that to be the best season, but I choose to go now too. Its undoubtedly harsh summers in India and one would wonder why Goa in this scorching heat. But, I a traveler, explorer and a travel writer say why not Goa in this season too.

Usually I love going to Goa all round the year since it has one or the other thing to offer an enthusiast any season of the year it might be. So why Goa?

Goa is lovely in summers too, and I particularly love to laze around in this season. If one wants a break free from daily monotony, then there’s nothing as interesting as being in Goa. You can do a lot of summer fun activities like parasailing, paragliding, motor biking, water biking if you are a sports lover. Although I’m not such an adventure lover and I love to be in the pool and bike around in the evenings. I love pool and biking.

So, this time we, Me n Lucky, were in Goa on the special invite of The Lalit Golf Resorts and Spa to spend a weekend there. It’s a beautiful property and we had a great time again. The amazing property of this golf resort offers all facilities along with some great spa and meditation classes with some amazing Balinese interiors that just makes one connect with oneself.

Here’s a sneak peek into how my day one looked like in Goa in THE LALIT RESORTS.

So, our room was a lavish suit with a dining space and as I opened the back side French doors of the room, they overlooked sprawling lawns and the blue swimming pool.

I slept till late in the morning and as I woke up some lavish breakfast was served in the room with hot coffee and freshly squeezed oranges (oh howI love these li’l pleasures of holidaying).

Soon after, we went and saw the beautiful bungalow in the property where the movie #golmaal has been shot. We made sure we click few pics here too.

After lunch we took a ride on bike around the property of The Lalit and then headed to the shacks towards the seashore and I spent some time doing my digital freelancing, content and checking mails while having plenty of fluids and keeping hydrated andenjoying the sunset. The sunset hour or the #goldenhour is amazing time to do photography.

While I was up to behaving like an unsocial, digitally addicted nomad,  My co blogger, Lucky was in the sea water all noon doing some water sports.

The best thing about Goa tourism is that it’s cheap, unlike many other destinations and its westernized enough to keep your spirits high. The locals are lovely people and warm. You get some amazing food in Goa and specially at the Lalit, particularly if you are a seafood lover.

Finally, we jumped in the pool (the water baby we all are) and what’s the fun in summers if there’s no water, sun and tan, I love the bronzed-up glow the sun has imparted to my face and legs.

Goa is lovely in all seasons and it offers great food even if you are staying with some locals. The digital age makes it slightly easy for us to work from any part of the world specially if your job is such. It is safe for women travelers and is convenient. There’s no dull moment in Goa, there are lot of party places, eat outs and home stays that serve enticing local cuisine. The expats have their regular hang outs where one could go and chill, you could spend an entire month in a place like this. This was Goa for you-for a gypsy’s heart from a nomad’s diary.

I would also be putting up the vlog on my YouTube channel soon.

Thanks to the management team of The Lalit for such an amazing retreat. Totally rejuvenated…


=Outfit Details=

Black Dress – Zara
Violet top and knitted top – Camla Spain Swim wear – Marks & Spencer

Location courtesy @the Lalit goa

 

Yours Truly,
Anuja Pandey 

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TataSky “World Screen” Launch

So, before the weekend approaches we were already in for a treat from the biggest DTH service in India, Tata Sky the launch event for TataSky World Screen… and guys this made the approaching weekend much enjoyable and I was already looking forward to reaching back home to get glued to my TV set to watch the TataSky World Screen. 

Movies are my passion and that’s what is being catered by the “World Screen” where almost all the world language cinema is showcased and that too without any ad breaks…so yippeeee!!!! you can grab onto your large tub of popcorn and sit for hours together if you love world movies the way i’m mad for it…

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The content is in multiple languages apart from English, for example, Arabic, Portugese, German, French Italian, Hindi, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Israeli,,,to name a few. Moreover all the movies you can watch with English subtitles, so seeing the whole world at your fingertips with your preferred language was never so easy.

You can of course watch it through your already existing Tata Sky STB or if you want it can be accessed through Tata Sky mobile app or web app (watch.tatasky.com). You can subscribe to Tata Sky World Screen from the link below  https://www.tatasky.com/wps/portal/TataSky/services/tata-sky-services-entertainment/tata-sky-world-screen

Not only you can watch the movies but also you would be able to watch a lot of  TV series from around the world.

The launch event was a fun event with the Stand Up comedian Arnav Rao playing with his words and making it funny for his audience, accompanied by the chilled mocktails and beer served along with hot and juicy starters. Followed by the preview of the World Series content of some sitcoms and movies which made the evening complete and a pre cursor to the great weekend ahead.

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As Arun Unni the CCO of the Tata Sky rightly said…. “Subscribers can watch great content from around the world as great stories have no language barrier”DSC_9215

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Bikers style fashion- Ducati and Roadster campaign

Bikers fashion is more of a rock and roll, sturdy 50s kinds, it’s a combination of that with the protective gear. If one really talks to a biker about fashion or style they would realise that bikers’ only concern is protection and hence the black leggings, leather jackets, studded bracelets, helmets and boots etc look Uber cool and make a statement that is become more of a street style too. Hollywood is inspired by them too and I can’t help but get amazingly inspired by their rugged looks.

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Hence when we were invited by the roadster, to propose our love to this sexy machine #scramblerducati and woo it and win it, we loved it.

The love for bikes is been a childhood craze since the days of Manipal when I was in college. And #Ducati was a dream bike always. I remember how all of us guys n few gals would just hit the roads on weekend holidays and flirt with the wind and dangerous curves of western ghats. A bunch of guys who are stepping into youth and playing with dangers and seeking thrill. It was like a bunch of crazy boys exploring the hidden world out there, the small temples in some aloof hilly terrains with peepul leaves ruffling and making noise as we would take breaks. Life is adventure and when I proposed to this bike then it was all my real feel to own it that got a vent, thanks to this opportunity.
We wore roadster jackets and boots and loved this fun experience of wooing the bike. My partner in crime is always Softy and she made it even more fun.

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=Yours truly Lucky=
Waiting to know who all love the bumpy rides of rocky terrains here.
Sponsored post in collaboration with @roadster and @ducatiscrambler
Outfit : Roadster

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Orion Mall – Foot Works, Toscano India, Sephora India, Shoppers Stop

Foot Works | Foot Reflexology | Orion Mall

The footworks at Orion Mall is a niche brand into foot rubs and the ambience was so suited for the massage and rejuvenation. We all had brilliant experience here and I plan to go back soon.


Toscano India | Italian Lunch | Orion Mall

Orion Mall Toscano India amazing Italian lunch with a preset menu. The beautiful ladies and their presence brought a life and energy into the whole ambience of the Toscano.

There were laughters, warm feelings along with warm food, toasts were raised and love fizzed out of the drinks. The lovely interiors of the restaurant totally lit up with buzz and giggles.

The food was a sumptuous treat with a three course preset menu.


Sephora india | 7 looks with Sephora | Orion Mall

Orion Mall made sure that women were treated like queens and I had already decided on 7 looks with Sephora for my Rocking girls. Makeup on fleek and then the hampers and shopping made it a treat for us women.

We clicked many a selfies in our glamorous avatars. Our hampers were cute and we got some amazing makeup stuff that included lipsticks, mascaras, bronzer and powder foundation. The looks are here:


Shoppers Stop | Shopping | Orion Mall

Shoppers Stop where we were offered vouchers for our shopping and we made the best use of it.

Whatever else would a girl want. Orion Mall made sure we had a great afternoon and I made my best efforts to design and curate this event with these brands on board that made it an amazing, fun filled and luscious day for all of us.


= Fashion walkathon event organised and curated by Anuja Pandey = 
In association with
Orion Mall Bangalore 
Sephora India 
Toscano India
Shoppers Stop
Foot Works

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Kerastase hair ritual: The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore

Anuja kerastase

#Aurabotanica by Kérastase is the purest form of any hair care available in the Global market, here’s a sneak peek into my brilliant experience of the same and styling by The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore at their lavish and luxurious ritual Rossano Ferretti !! A peep into the brilliance through #loftyspectrums #anujapandey

Anuja kerastase

The Kerastase products, Aura Botanica are responsibly sourced and have hand pressed SAMOAN COCONUT and ARGAN oils. They are gentle on hair and weightless feel providing intense nourishment and are free from parabens, silicones and sulphate…the new introduction by the kerastase Paris, a very personal care for your tresses.

The products decongest and destress the hair that is dealing with sun and pollution day in and day out !!! The concentrate also has Acocado oils, Jojoba oils, Sweet orange essential oil and Rosemary extract thence creating a sensorial allure ….I had a wonderful experience and ritual at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore. The spa director, Ricky Tam was such a warm and amazing company, he threw light onto these products and how this is so beneficial for the stressed tresses. He definitely whiffs a fresh breath of air into the ambience with his cheer and verve.
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Rossano Ferretti is the most luxurious chain of spas in cities like Newyork, Milan, Paris, Monaco , Miami etc and the experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore is truly a luxurious one for many facts, one is the hair and your love affair with your hair goes on for hair is nurtured in the true sense; the timeless interiors of the place takes your heart away and one f the many other reasons why one would want to come back again is the plush hotel with impeccable services and unparalleled hospitality…every moment spent there is savoured.

The champagne and the short eats offered for the K DAY make it perfect. I particularly loved the pool and the roof top bar, it is truly a flamboyant hotel, unparalleled in its show… enjoy the watch and are you geared for the weekend for who doesn’t want fleek hair!!

Till then enjoy the watch

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=Truly Yours= 

Anuja Pandey

Kérastase

 Rossano Ferretti

 The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore

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SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, BENGALURU LAUNCHES MALAYSIAN GASTRONOMICAL DELIGHTS

The hotel introduces the city’s only expat Asian chef de cuisine at b Café

Bengaluru, August2017 –Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru, known as the city’s largest food and beverage destination, adds another feather to its cap with the launch of Malaysian cuisine at its all-day-dining, multi-cuisine restaurant, b Café. The hotel, in association with Tourism Malaysia, is launching the popular cuisine through a 10-day-long cultural festival that will enliven the spirit of Malaysia with sights, sounds and flavours that take centre stage.

Expat Asian Chef de Cuisine Liew How Wai introduced us to the distinctive and aromatic delicacies that are integral to Malaysian culinary codes, with a hint of hawker cooking.

We, (loftyspectrums and friends) had a fun lunch noon which tantalised our taste buds, guests will surely be spoilt for choice with the brilliant chef’s expansive menu including must-try dishes Rojak Buah (Mix Fruit Salad), Ayam Percik (Barbecue Chicken), Kambing Masak Kurma (Malaysian Curry Lamb Kurma), Satay Ayam (Chicken Satay), Mee Goreng Mamak (Malaysian Fried Noodles), Popiah (Malaysian Crepe) and Nyonya Laksa (Noodles in Thick Coconut Broth),to name a few. 

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Chef Liew’s menu features rich and spicy influences which extend from wok-fried noodles, steaming bowls of fluffy rice and delicate, savoury-yet-sweet Malaysian delicacies to age-old culinary gems and spices. 

We had a fashionable and fun afternoon with a lot to eat, laugh and talk about. The discussions on food though took centre stage. The performance of traditional Malaysian dance just nailed the all sensorial experience. The gang of my friends are planning to visit Malaysia. Malaysian tourism industry is growing enormously and its rich culinary culture is a big part of the tourism. Asian cuisine has gone from being a niche food obsession to becoming one of the most popular around the world over the last decade.

Malaysian cuisine is a melting pot of cultures spanning Thai, Chinese, Indonesian and Indian flavours that has been spicing up many kitchens globally; the growing tourism has immensely contributed to driving this growth. Many of our dishes have become familiar names and are relished worldwide and this is a testament that our rich culinary culture is mutually appreciated throughout the world,” said a visibly delighted Noor Azman Samsudin, the director of Tourism Malaysia for South India and Sri Lanka.

Me and my friends had decided to wear some beautiful floral printed day dresses which typically reflected the mood of the day and represented our flavour for fashion to go with food. It was incredibly romantic afternoon with drizzle and mild showers that just made it so delightful. After lunch when we had some, masala chai from chai ki thadi that culminated our experience. 

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To experience the food extravaganza, guests may book by calling (91 80) 4512 6420 or sending an e-mail to b-cafe.slbl@shangri-la.com.

 

Where: b Café

When: 5–13 August 2017

Time: Noon to 3:30 p.m. | 7 to 11 p.m.

Price: Lunch Rs1,250 plus taxes | Dinner Rs1,600 plus taxes

 *Mighty Brunch rates apply on Sundays.

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Vogue wedding show 2017

The Vogue Wedding Show:
The Indian wedding market is rapidly growing at an annual rate of 25-30 per cent. While wedding fairs are a common feature in recent times, there is nothing that caters solely to affluent families with big marriage budgets. Identifying this need-gap, Vogue India’s exclusive, ‘by invitation only’ the Vogue Wedding Show acts as the final arbiter of luxury for discerning audiences, connecting them to the finest brands in the bridal space. The Vogue Wedding Show, a specially curated exhibition by Vogue India, featuring the most luxurious and personalized wedding services, was launched in 2013. As an extension of the event, Vogue India has created the Vogue Wedding Book–a keepsake wedding tome featuring each participating brand editorially, available complementary with the September issue of the magazine.
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The attendees of the Vogue Wedding Show 2017 got the chance to attend exclusive masterclasses–
STYLING : where celebrity style mentor and Vogue India’s Fashion Director, Anaita Shroff Adajania
Wedding planner: Vandana Mohan
Celebrity hairstylist Rod Anker
Skin-care specialist Dr. Harshna Bijlani
Make-up specialist Namrata Soni
Celebrity nutritionist Kinita Kadakia Patel
Speaking about the Vogue Wedding Show, Priya Tanna, Editor, Vogue India, says “Weddings in India are richly steeped in tradition, and yet contemporary in their essence– they are more than events, they are memory makers. To help craft the wedding of your dreams, we have brought together a select gathering of experts, brands and services at our three-day long wedding showcase. From the country’s leading bridal wear designers, stunning jewellery brands to masterclasses conducted by renowned industry experts in hair, make-up, skin, beauty, nutrition and wellness, it is a ready reckoner for every bride and bridegroom to be. No wonder then that in its 5th year, the Vogue Wedding show has become seminal to the industry.”
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Social media:  Vogue Loftyspectrums
Location partner:  Taj vivanta
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Bomber jackets: Zara style trend

Hello Saturday,
And hello August, the most happening season of fashion is here and we all are waiting to know what is it that will be in vogue this fall.
#Bomber jackets and floral or nature inspired #bomber jackets are a super hit and this season you will see them in various moods.
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I’m featuring two of my favourite looks with bombers, one is a green with patch work along with which I’m carrying a patched sling. This is a pic from my last travel escapades to #niagarafalls in #canada and #america. The #horseshoefalls make a beautiful backdrop for  the picture and since it was so cold Iam wearing my #boots too.
A #bomber jacket with embossing, embroidery and patch works that are trending.
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Jackets will be worn in various combinations and today I have styled this #Zara jacket with a body suit by #Victoria Secrets. Thought of trying out ways to bring a body suit into regular dressing.
The jacket has ruffles and it makes you look so feminine despite the sturdy looks that jacket adds.
Outfit details:jacket- Zara
                        Bag- hidesign
                        Location partner – taj Vivanta
                        bodysuit – Victoria secrets
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Stripes trend : nail it like Deepika Padukone- from ramp to road

If you want to look effortlessly chic then stripes is for you. From the #French to all the celebrities in #Hollywood and our very own #Bollywood, all love the nautical ones, the colourful bands and all sorts. 

 Bold Stripes have travelled from streets and taken over the ramp scene totally. This season if it’s anything that is ruling apart from knits, it’s stripes. 

So let’s learn it from the best in the game and add sizzle to stripes from day wear to night look. #Gigi hadid’s night pajaymas in stripes became a statement as she stepped out in them strutting in her stilettos. 

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There are various ways to style stripes. 

  1. So stripes on the road be like this, a stripe on stripe is a great game.
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    Outfit sponsored by SPLASH
  2. Stripes on #polka dots too are amazing, look how #Deepika Padukone has slayed in this style. IMG_1035
  3. Stripes pants with some monochrome top and again a striped jacket for the power dressing goes amazing.#girlboss alert . ( go tigress rule the ramp and the own all the space you venture into.) 
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  5. Knit wear with zigzags are the perfect  lounge wear. Stripes trend3
    So let’s slay in stripes and dare to be different, try different combinations that appease your senses and make you feel good. The accessories should be kept neutrals. Stripes is here to stay and this year it has been evolved by the stylists and is at a higher notch altogether. So keep making waves, yours truly ….Anuja Pandey 💕💕✍️Outfit sponsored by MISSONI