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Magical Looks by Mac Cosmetics Aladdin Collection

As jury and stylist for the Dazzle Miss and Mrs Asia beauty pageant, I am in goa today. As I go ahead to take my session of styling and stage presence, it’s of utmost important how I style my look.

So here’s a little peep into my look for the day. I chose to wear this jumpsuit by the celebrated designer Raj Shroff ravage. I wore a beautiful natural pearls and corals neck piece with it by jewelry designer @ruchi Kochar of styleaura I felt that if I added on a belt, it would add a dash of glamour to the whole look so I wore the natural Pearls necklace as a belt.

My makeup is the latest launch by Mac India Aladdin palette of eye shadows. I had a lovely time enjoying the time with the contestants.

Event: Dazzle Miss and Mrs Asia
Designer Jewelry: styleaura
Jumpsuit by: Raj Shroff Ravage
Makeup: Mac India Aladdin palette

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Summer Hair-Care with new Schwarzkopf Bonacure Fibre Clinix

Introducing the new BC fibre clinix! Bengaluru welcomes the all-new BC Bonacure and fibre clinix with a lot of enthusiasm & vigor. It’s a new breakthrough and it takes hair repair to the next level. So the hairstylists would be able to cleanse treat and boost your hair with fibre clinix. It’s a salon exclusive hair service for all hair types. And as the #myschwazkopf family celebrated its launch in Bengaluru for this special range of hair care, notable hair stylists, influencers and hair experts came together to celebrate this revolution in hair care.

So there have been three innovative technologies that have been brought to reinvent BC fibre clinix :

  1. Micellar technology introduces effective cleansing without its harsh effects. So it’s used in order to conquer drying effect that follows cleansing. So it’s being used n incorporated in each shampoo by BC.
  2. The trending skin care uses technology molecules that are supremely efficacious in taking care of skin and that’s what has been inspired the hair care. This makes Schwazkopf a solution for most of the hair concerns.
  3. Cell perfector technology makes sure that each of the protein lipids on outer layer of your hair are replaced thereby making them healthy.

So the new range of these products are ensuring effective cleansing, efficient solutions to hair problems and also takes care of hair from inside to outside.For strengthening and improving the hair texture there are peptides that take care of the damaged hair. Hyaluronic acid in the serums and boosters and shampoos n conditioners rehydrates the hair. As we all know hyaluronic acid rehydrates your hair and in today’s stressful environment our hair is robbed of moisture. There are many more ingredients which suit today’s modern lifestyle that cruelly leaves your hair limp and unhealthy. 

The event had a presentation and discussion on the products which was followed by personal consultation and treatment vouchers that would suit each hair type. My hair is dry and frizzy so I got my dose of shampoos, mask, conditioner, and serum to take care of the same. The treatment will follow soon for me and Lucky at the salon when I will be posting more on my Instagram channel stories and feed. The wine and dinner served by @JW Marriot was nothing less than superb.

So the technological revolution is here as Schwarzkopf brings in each product infused to give bounce and oomph to your hair thereby making you #believeinconfidence with @schwazkopfindiaSo keep bouncing and loving and go through this new range of products. Cheers 🥂

xoxo

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Skin tales with The LeJeune Medspa

They say skin is the best accessory you can carry. Your skin is a tattletale and it speaks all that is unsaid…it reflects your inner Health, emotions !! With the advent of the festive season with Christmas and New years around the corner, we all want to show up in our best avatar and what else is more beautiful than to have great skin and hair.

And recently I was at the Lejeune Skin Clinic. The Lejeune Luxe Club is a luxury membership program designed to cater to all skin needs, be it a deeply cleansing hydra facial, to facials to get your skin party-ready to much-dramatic facials that tone, lift and improve your skin texture, there’s something for everybody here. At an annual fee of 10,000 rupees, the Luxe Club subscription entails you to a flat discount of up to 40% on these 13 facials, personalized and curated by Dr. Shuba Dharmana, one of India’s top ten dermatologists.

 

The Lejeune Luxe Club was unveiled on the 14th December in a casual, intimate setting celebrated with wine, canapes, smooth jazz and most importantly, the whos-who of Bangalore. The crowd was invited to interact and experience the showcased facials while sipping on Kinvah wines and munching on gourmet hors d’oeuvres prepared in-house by Dr. Shuba Dharmana and Dr.Shweta! The menu for the evening included Smoked Salmon cream cheese rolls, Hummus, and Caramelized Onion Crostini, Murgh Malai Tikkas, Shami Kebabs, Baked mini jacket potatoes with cream cheese and feta cheese-stuffed jalapeno peppers.

Dr. Shuba Dharmana is the founder of Lejeune Medspa, the head consultant dermatologist and hair transplant surgeon at Lejeune Skin Clinic and Hair Transplant Centers, with branches in Bangalore and Hyderabad. Wishing you all season’s greetings with some amazing skin.

Yours truly,
Anuja

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Jean Claude Biguine Blr launches Aromatherapy Associates London

Recently Aromatherapy associates, London was launched in Jean Claude Biguine, bangalore and I had an opportunity to get a spa therapeutic massage done.
Jean Claude biguine is not unknown to any of us in bangalore or elsewhere for its luxurious beauty services and now this collaboration makes it doubly fantastic.

I was introduced to the products by Christina from #jcb that are natural, parabens free and against animal testing, extracted from inexhaustible variety of plants and flowers imparting healing properties to these oils.
The philosophy of this brand is to give you mindful beauty, balancing your chakras and taking you through a sensorial journey while enhancing your well being.
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I chose to be natural that day and went without makeup since I wanted the natural radiance to shine through and voila it was an amazing experience.
A restful day, started with strawberries and green tea, took forward with hearty laughter and chat while discussions with the consultant Christina and the rest and culminated with a fantastic massage leaving me looking radiant.

My products were chosen according to my skin type, although there’s a whole range of bath, body care products to choose from #aromatherapyassociates #london and the treatments are available at Jean Claude Biguine now in #bangalore

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Geraldine Howard“The co founder of the Aromatherapy Associates, Geraldine Howard says that she believes that enriching aromatherapy experience nurtures the body and boosts the spirits.”


So let us share this legacy of essential oils and their therapeutic benefits in skin and mind.
*The treatments at JCB are also running offers at the salon so do visit and experience it.

Thank you JCB for the wonderful experience.

=Your Truly=
Anuja Pandey

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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:


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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

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#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

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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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Tanishq- Jewels of Royalty

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We are a rich land of heritage, culture, history. And India and it’s royalty has been a patron of art and magnificence. While the royalty and grandeur spell jewellery, the opulence and regal grace and charisma of the royal pieces of jewels is synonymous to royal identity and status, power and flamboyance. 

The Tanishq, Jewels of Royalty is an ode to this brilliance, to this patronage of royal splendour, the pride of this heritage, an ode to the royal master creation of Nature, the Woman !! 

Each piece of this collection recreates you as you adorn them and I could feel I’m travelling ages and time, playing various women from the chapters of history–the history of art, cultures, glamour. 

Tanishq is revitalising and breathing in oxygen into the history and beauty, the sets are an inspiration from the royal houses of Patiala and Baroda and many more. 

Jewels of Royalty are befitting for every occasion, every moment, they define every mood and season of a woman, every hue and flavour of her brilliant beauty. Yes, the uniqueness of every one of us is impeccably been translated into a masterpiece of jewel that makes you feel Iike a poetry that is heard again and again and applauded, the song of beauty and romance, the Goddess who is worshipped by her Lover to times infinity… !!

 Understanding this essence of modernity and revival of the grace and timeless beauty of these necklaces, I have styled my first look in a typical Hollywood Vintage way. 

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I wanted to adhere to the contemporary twist of Tanishq so this look was born- an amalgamation of sensuality and sophistication which are seen as opposing qualities when they are not. 

The imperial beauty of this tassel effect diamond set with semi precious green stone taking the centre stage is what makes it befitting for any occasion. Brilliance is never just confined to few festivals but it is an ongoing affair. 

The second piece is fabulously rich and passionate and speaks for itself, it spells the unsaid glamour and charisma of a royal stature and upholds the grace and majestic look all the way. 

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This is a cascading three tiered diamonds, Polkis and green gemstones set which is inspired by the Maharaja of Patiala, Yadavindra Singh. 

Reimagined by the Patialas, the diamond swirls and the swaying pearls highlight the carved green stone. 

I have again worn it with an off shoulder in satin and floral skirt giving it an indo western feel. The emphasis still lies on the fact that why not incorporate this kind of jewellery free from curtailment of one kind of dressing. 

The sets were many and every set steals my heart and my perpetual appetite could not be restrained and Tanishq gave  reins to my passionate affair with myself for I only felt like the rare royalty who reigns. 

This radiant necklace  is laid into intricate floral motifs and is highlighted by red sugarloaves that perfectly reflect rich imperial heritage. 

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The Benarasi lehanga I have worn with this necklace is my mother’s saris that she had done into lehanga and choli with the graceful odhni for me last year. 

 This amalgamation of Benarasi sari and red choker necklace is something my mother always wants me to wear and hence this is an ode to you mom, again and again, I will go on being your daughter and reflecting your tasteful choices and majestic royalty…the poetry of love shall linger… 

breathing in my mother in every work of art I perform, 

=Truly Yours= 

Anuja Pandey
Stylist and writer

In collaboration with – Tanishq 

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Tanishq – Queen of hearts ❤️

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Queen of hearts- the name itself spells regal grace and charisma and this collection of sets makes you for sure feel like one, the Queen of ♥️ hearts.

Blossoming from the spirit of nobility and signifying the grace of the queen, the jewel pieces from the Queen of Hearts range are truly captivating.

When I got a chance to glance through this marvel of a collection I realised the name was so befitting , you would buy it for your queen of heart, be it your wife or your mother or daughter, depending on what relationship you get reminded of seeing these sparkling diamonds engraved and paired with green emeralds or rubies or other precious gem stones. There is a set for everyone, a beauty for each relationship. And every stone sparkles and shines in a way that you would want to buy one for the twinkle of your eyes, for who your eyes burn the flame of passion and life.

My queen of hearts is always my mother so this post of mine goes on for the ethereal beauty of a mother.

Celebrate the auspicious and joyous occasion of Akshaya Trittiya with the sparkle of diamonds.

This could be an ideal gift from you to your mother this Mother’s Day. Tanishq queen of hearts sets are so subtly glamorous and tell a story of their own that they could be the part of a girl’s dream trousseau, something that she could adorn without thinking twice for the versatility of the sets. They would ideally go with ethnic or indo western equally.

There’s something that makes one truly feel like a queen, regal and Royal, on the pedestal as one would embrace this selection of gorgeous jewellery.This is the aura that is created with this range of extremely delicate and exotic in its designs- QUEEN OF HEARTS by TANISHQ.

As I donned one of the Exquisite jewellery, which I was invited to write on, I felt the touch and feel of it was so feminine and although it is all diamonds yet it felt so light and right. I am extremely delighted to narrate my styling experience with the Tanishq.

  • So the first piece I donned was the beautiful, one of the best and so queen-like, the three tiered ruby and diamond set. This set can be worn with a gown or a sari with equal panache and flamboyance, coupled with style and verve that makes you the lucida, yes, the brightest one in the constellation.

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  • The second one was more like a choker, holding close to neck with precious green stones only on the pendant and ear danglers and diamonds are on the choker and this is a neckpiece one can sport anytime, be it a wedding or a ceremony that calls for subtle hints of glamour.

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  • The other one I wore was the one with green gemstones closer to my neck and diamonds on the outer twirls of it with chandelier earrings. One could carry it with western or indo western or ethnic outfits with equal grace and glamour.

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  • With diamonds that shine bright, these designs accentuate the beauty of the Queen of Hearts.

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  • Drawn from the finesse that a queen embodies, the Queen of Hearts collection from Tanishq encompasses of delicate and enchanting designs that complement her radiance. You feel like the mavoureen.

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I wore five pieces and I loved the feel of every set. I have used three designer outfits from various design houses to go with these, and one of them happens to be the similar one which Deepika has worn for the Queens.

When I did the shoot for Queens then my Queen of heart, my Mother was right there with me and today, when I’m editing this blog to go live, she is gone, only her precious memories are there.

This Mother’s Day I won’t have my beautiful mom with me but this blog is a tribute to her- to the Queen with nobody to dispute her beauty, the lady who undeniably brightens up the ambience for she exudes royalty and warmth and enlivens everything and enlightens my heart and soul, to my Mother on this Mother’s Day, to the one who rules my heart, mind and soul- to my Queen of Heart ❤️, my ever loving maa.

 

=Mother, you would be so proud=

In collaboration with- Tanishq

You can get these sets- queen of hearts

Location partner- Taj Westend

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Infinite possibilities for the bold and beautiful

Review: New Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Matte Lipsticks and Pure Color Envy Liquid Lipsticks


Estée Lauder has released its new shades in the Pure Color Envy Lipstick Line

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I have always loved the range of colours from this range and the new introduction is fantastic and is up in my alley. So there are two ranges in this. One is the new matte texture and the other is the liquid formula.

These formula extensions have only added to glamour along with a little bit of sass to my already existing Coll. My love and fondness is doubled for this range for I’m already a fan of Pure Envy Lipsticks. And these colors are totally pigment packed punch with bold and bright colors for spring, in a true Estée Lauder fashion. Who said spring is meant for nudes?

Read on my review here, hope to do justice without hyperbole.

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I love Color and pigments and there was no way I could not have loved this. These colors in matte are so creamy and richly pigmented that they glide on the lips and leave a smooth texture. I thought it might be dry and make my lips uncomfortable but it gave a smooth finish and there was no sign of glossiness. It made me feel comfortable hours after applying. It is sensuous and bold and you could get the feel of the ethos of these colours by the names they bear like ‘shameless’ to ‘infamous.’ ( says a lot about the new collection).

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The Color is so intense that it stays for more than 6+ hours making it worth the buy. When Supermodel Joan Smalls at last year’s Met Gala arrested the world with her bold violet shades and created a stir then nobody knew that she would collaborate and launch a new range of colors of Lipsticks with Estée Lauder in the coming year.

 

This lipstick range is the kinds you would want to wear with your boyfriend for a date night. So Lipsticks are chicer. Would you want to buy one of these to add to your stash ? This is a super smooth gliding finish and how many of us won’t want pure love for Pure Color envy!!!

How many of you would be interested in a makeup transformation with this brand and loftyspectrums 💜💖lemme know !!!

Till then keep smooching and loving 💄

It’s 420 rebellious rose and envy matte 220 stronger that I have used together.

=Your Truly=

Anuja Pandey
Venue partner- Mg 1 mall

In association with
Estee Lauder Spring 2017 Pure Color Love lipstick

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Making statements with VLCC Style Statements

It was a lovely afternoon with lots of fashionable and lovely women coming together along with the team of doctors, nutritionists, skin and hair specialists,at VLCC, when the discussions over wellness, health, skin and hair went on with bloggers shooting their questions incessantly. The team of VLCC was not only enthusiastically attending to our queries but also gave extensive insight into issues related to health and wellness.

We all have grown up hearing about VLCC but, to my surprise, all I knew of it was it was a weight loss centre. But this noon was an eye opening one when I realised it’s a holistic wellness health approach which needs to be worked on when you are dealing with issues like weight gain or skin or hair troubles. Finally it all is related and thus if you go to seek treatment then it’s not just externally but it will begin internally.

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VLCC has introduced many a skin and hair treatments, and has made weight loss for people with ailments like pcod and thyroid too achievable and possible while keeping it simple and plausible.

  1. We discussed at length the vampire facelifts or Dracula facials of Kim Kardashian fame. The process is known as PRP wherein your own blood is taken n the platelets are re injected to give you a fresh supply of growth cells and thus your skin is left beautiful, thus the name ( finally as legend may have it, vampires survived on blood). Simailar process is used for hair regrowth too.
  2. We also discussed on how PCOS is one of the common lifestyle diseases and has the repercussions of weight gain, acne, facial hair etc and how diet and workout together could combat this. So once you are at VLCC you might have gone for your weight or skin or hair but the holistic approach of their treatment will take care of all the aspects.
  3. We discussed some cosmetic treatments too like the eyelash extensions, laser hair removals, gold thread lift etc. The eyelash extension can be done in few hours for long, doll like effect and it stays for few months, precisiely almost 7 weeks. Then you could go back again, although it needs to be taken care of in terms of makeup removal every time, gentle touch n no rubbing of eyelashes.
  4. Gold thread face lift takes care of the sagging skin and wrinkles.
  5. Various luxurious hair treatments are also available at the centres.
  6. The recently introduced pumpkin peel is for sensitive skin also, and even acne prone skin.
  7. I came to know about the extra lightening Glutathione injections of Kajol fame, and how glutathione which is a peptide and a powerful antioxidant and is naturally made in our body is responsible for making our skin also light and this can be achieved here.( although I’m personally not in favour of fair skin being the definition of beauty as #darkisbeautiful and we must take pride in how we are such unique creations of our creator, the Janani ( our Mother Nature) . My mom always said “believe in the power of nature, it makes sure you are beautiful in your own unique way“.
  8. The many therapies including non invasive methods for spot and inch reduction has made it possible for many to combat fat as it is almost a battle. The coolsculpt is one of those treatments which kills the fat cells of your body.

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VLCC believes it’s never too late or too early to begin taking care of your skin, hair or wellness. The lovely noon, the high tea, and the hair and foot massage kept us busy. This is for sure that if you intend to heal and attend to what your body is asking for, then the solution to your beauty issues are here, since we must not forget that health is beauty. We got lovely products which I will incorporate in my daily regime, including the green tea. Looking forward to go back to the VLCC soon for getting a DNA swab done and get my metabolism checked so I could hit the road to weight loss. 

I sported a denim over denim look for this chilled out noon spree of chats and discussions. The denims with patch work is totally in trend this season and hence I’m sporting these skinnies with patchwork and off shoulder top. 

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=Outfit=

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Venue- VLCC bangalore
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Written and Styled by –  Anuja Pandey

* There is already season of discounts going on so you could avail it if you go this month and also I will put up my coupon code soon for my readers to get discount on all the services.

True Blue
in Fashion, Music, Travel, Wellness & Beauty

Painting The Lakme Fashion Week Blue With – TrueBlue

When it’s Sachin Tendulkar who is launching his own clothing line it has to be with none other than the truly blue brand, True Blue!! After having spent so many years in blue and being the royal sportsman that he is, the clothes stand testament to every bit of the name. 

It was few months back that this brand launched and I am totally delighted to have worn and sported this brand styling it my way at the Mecca of Fashion, Lakme Fashion Week’17! 

Being a style blogger and stylist is definitely a job I love to do, and when it’s a brand that is your childhood idol then why won’t you jump with pride?

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My Look For Day I

I chose to get styled in this light blue denims which were just so comfortable that they stayed snugged to my skin. It was like having a second skin! I styled this with Adidas Superstars’ white sneakers and tee.

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And add to that the uber cool look I put on the slim fitting textured pewter blazer, amped the style quotient for its applique elbows. 

My Look For Day II 

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The next day I chose to be the True Blue man. So I carried on with Navy Blue slim fitting bandh gala with metal buttons. I paired this look with my sneakers, taking my entire look to an uber cool style that fused everything together perfectly. 

My Look For Grand Finale 

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It was as it should be, formal tuxedo with a kerchief and bow tie. I was set for the amazing grand finale when the breathtaking designs of Anita Dongre walked in. In fact, I carried a Hidesign laptop bag to complete my look. 

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A truly amazing time being styled for these luxury brands. Cheers for Lakmefashionweek and Loftyspectrums, and this uplifting association. 

Written by-  Ashish Dubey

Styled by- Ashish Dubey in collaboration with Truebluebrand and Adidas superstars 

Event- Lakmefashionweek ’17

Venue- Jio Gardens 

Photo credits- The Photo Tree 

Lakme Fashion Week
in Fashion, Inspiration, LifeStyle, Music, Travel, Wellness & Beauty

New Fashion Trends? Here’s Everything New We Saw At Lakme Fashion Week’17!

This spring a forceful feminist urge expressed a clash of  contrasts that bloomed into some really beautiful new clothes. Lakme Fashion Week 2017 saw fluidity & movement in full force. The new fashion statements were all about feminine power in fact, this spring season’s Fashion Week in Mumbai made sure that it’s all about unconditional liberty. Besides, the shine in all of the designs, the themes powered by liberating music, fashion inspired women to they are; fearless & spontaneous. The designers showcased their designs which proved to be vivid, diverse; exhibiting colourful exuberance & explosive passion with a mix of ancient traditions. So, we can be sure to say that fashion trends really impacted the audience with a joy that had never been seen before.

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I would quote Versace which is befitting this fashion week’s trends:

“THIS IS ALL ABOUT A WOMAN’S FREEDOM: FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, FREEDOM OF ACTIVITY, FREEDOM TO FIGHT FOR HER IDEAS, FREEDOM TO BE WHOMEVER SHE WANTS TO BE.”

10 Reasons Why Donatella Versace Will Never Grow Old:

1.    The collections showcased by most of the designers centred around fluidity, shimmers, sequins and crystals.

2.   The colours were all pastel and white, peach and cream, starting from whites to beige.

3. Then the entire event concluded with shades of greys, this season’s pick! Yellow is the colour of the season so girls, yellow is the new black!!

4.   Bold is the new beautiful. So sport quirky & wacky fashion.

5.   Prints and applique ruled the fashion scene.

6.   Even longer capes, over gowns or saris made the headlines!

7.   The idea was to fuse laces with biker jackets while still holding onto the crystal!

8.    While we went off shoulders, Bardot tops & cold shoulders still held on this season. In fact, bell sleeves and petal like sleeves made a comeback.

9.   Metallic pants, or pleated skirts which fall till calf length were also showcased with great oppulence that turned out be a big shot this season.!

10.   Makeup trends with electric blue eyes, peach lipsticks and wine, coffee, chocolate lip shades made sure we got exposed to our dormant ‘dark side’.

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Gaurang paid surprise tribute to womanhood with mesmerising poetry written by him that brought me to tears. In fact, there was an ode to being a woman, beautiful & feminine. (I will be sharing the full video in case you like it). The curated show by #Ajio, #notwhatiwear. Further, #Kshitijkankaria, #undefined, #unlabeled & #untagged made sure that women remain bold, themselves and don’t fit into set of rules imposed on them. The shows with their unique concepts and themes were thought provoking, appealing to the senses & addressed social problems faced by women due to the ungrateful attitude of the people.

My next blog will be about the looks I sported with the brands that came up with my various looks this seasons.

Written by- Anuja Pandey 

Thank you Lakme Fashion Week for a great time!

 

Shoppers Stop
in Fashion, LifeStyle, Travel, Wellness & Beauty

Must Have Pants For This Month Of Love That You Cannot Overlook!

We are often quizzical about essentials one must own in their wardrobe. Either in terms of tops, dresses or pants. Trust me there is something called ‘must have in your wardrobe list’ that will make your life easy.

We have a list of essentials that will help you combat you from those ‘What to wear’ nightmares. What are they and where do you should head to shop?

Well, the list is right here and you should hit Shoppers Stop to get your hands on the latest and most amazing range of apparels.

Jeans

A blue and a black pair are an essential, it will make up to your everyday saver. High waist, low waist, skinny fit, boyfriend, or rugged there are several sorts in the market.

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Pick whichever you feel most comfortable in, and they shall stay with you for a good period.

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Formal Trousers

A finely tailored pair of trousers is a real must.

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If you aren’t a boardroom glam? Yet, we suggest you on having at least one pair. You never know what life throws you across.

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Leggings

It is a must-have!

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Some like to keep it as a home wear, some wear it to the gym and some even like to experiment it with their everyday casual outfits. There is a multitude of options for leggings, we suggest you to at least own the basics black, white and grey.

Party Wear

Silk pants are a very convenient option when you don’t want to pick a skirt or a dress when heading to a party.

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Hope this post answered a lot of questions regarding what you should have in your wardrobe and what you should not.

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Dream skin with Dr. Jamuna Pai’s SkinLab Bangalore

Are you planning for a Valentine date with your boyfriend or hubby, or are you hooked and your D-day is approaching? Whatever is the case we all want dewy fresh, flawless skin at all times, since a great complexion makes the best accessory and statement, for it is always your skin that speaks for you, it is your tattletale.
When a bride 👰 is about to step on aisle and as she walks towards her new life, which marks new beginnings with her life partner, she dons all that makes her sparkle brighter, the Jewelry, the gowns or lehengas, and yes, of course,a beautiful smile.
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Despite all the jewels which adorn her, nothing can match the sparkle and gleam of a dewy skin. And this skin rejuvenation, and pampering and nourishing can not happen anywhere else as good as SkinLab in Bangalore by Dr.Jamuna Pai. So if you are the bride or the groom, or even planning to be the steal the show for this Valentine’s Day, then remember all roads lead to Lavelle Road, to the Bangalore skin lab. – SkinLab Bangalore The ambiance of the clinic is so calming that it provides you the space to unwind from the wedding frenzy and the therapy makes sure that you outshine everyone else.

 

The bridal ritual includes the treatment of whole of body along with the facial. The detanning massage for body , followed by brightening peel-off pack is a part of the ritual. The luxurious ritual begins with a steam and extraction process. The skin is analysed and complimentary consultation is done by a very efficient team of doctors. The Oxyblast facial is the most amazing one I have ever taken, wherein a lot of oxygen was infused into my skin to make it stress free, and repair. It evens out the skin tone as oxygen has the power to heal and restore, so 99% of oxygen and pure vitamins are infused. This is followed by facial massage Then finally a mask is applied which boosts the collagen levels, thereby making the skin supple n plump. And then the luxurious gold peel-off mask for an added glow and nourishment is used.

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So glow and shine for it is your day, and since you are the showstopper. yes! Treat yourself  to a premakeup oxygen facial. It’ll make foundation go on like a dream . . . that is, if your radiant complexion needs any!    Thanks to  Rajathi Kalimuthan Owner of SkinLab Bangalore who got me treated for this  luxurious, pampering affair, just before I had to head to Mumbai as a stylist for Lakme fashion week, and they took care of my skin as though it were baby’s skin. And surely, I got the spotlight for the gorgeous healthy skin is all you need to be a head turner.
For more info log onto –skinlab.in
Skin Courtesy- Dr. Jamuna Pai
Experienced by- Anuja Pandey