Everyone loves deals, we are forever hunting to make the most out of our purchases. We pride ourselves on getting the best deals and if we can club coupons and get upto 50% off we feel like kings. Truly customer is the King/Queen here. None of us I believe is above the redeem coupon culture.…
Women have been believed to have wells of strength and reserve but in difficult times there have been so many instances of women who have drawn in so deep from these wells and filled in the pots of those in need that it is applaudable. We have one such woman, mother of two (one being…
There has always been a long debate on how the work culture should change worldwide. The pandemic situation we currently are in has gone ahead and changed everything, right from the perspectives about work to job roles and titles to fluidity in role management. This has not only resulted in the way work is happening…
After a decade of the formerly S.I.H.H now re branded as Watches & Wonders hosted in Geneva held ahead of the Baselworld LVMH hosts its own first ever watch fair in Dubai. In the words of Jean-Christophe Babin,Bulgari Chief Executive “To unveil novelties before the watch world, before any other brand and any other group” The…
A new wave of conscious consumers is sweeping the world, the resources that are scarce are now a fact that most of us cannot ignore. Also, the current generation believes in sharing and thus showing that they care in a big way. The same generation is also time conscious and believes in quick turn around…
What is office to you, is it the work desk, the presentations, the meetings, networking or is it something beyond that? For most of us who have been working especially in the corporate environment it is something that we have not given much thought to. We go to work, make friends, rivals, we get bogged…
The Swiss watch industry which has had a rough time since last couple of years with the younger generation opting out on buying other luxury goods other than a luxury watch has to probably do without its annual Basel World Watch Fair the coming year. The downward trend in the industry began in 2015 and…
Palladium is one of the most happening places in South Mumbai where the affluent shop for everything from food, clothes, makeup, fashion accessories to watches. It houses luxury brands like Burberry, Gucci, Paul Smith, Jimmy Choo, Tumi, Bottega Veneta, Hugo Boss, Emporio Armani, Chanel, Paul & Shark, ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA, ETRO, TAG HEUER, ZARA Canali to name…
So what makes Tonique unique? Firstly, it’s the largest liquor store in India, sprawled over 15,000 sq. ft. and housing more than 500 brands of wines and spirits. It is not just a store, it is an experience as quoted by Anith Reddy, its managing director. In a state that loves its liquor, the store is…
On Sunday, December 17, 2017 Mumbai woke up to the thundering revving of 24 Ferrari cars ready to paint the town red (mostly). A leisure drive that set the heart of Mumbai racing was organised by Ferrari & Navnit Motors, Ferrari’s dealership in Mumbai and Hublot was one of the brand partners. Hublot Watches is…
We all at some point in our lives we all have wondered how does Santa manage distributing gifts to children around the world in a single night. And we have also hoped secretly to be chosen as one of his helpers. This year the TAG Heuer Ambassadors are chosen to help Santa do his special task,…
Love the nip in the air? The smell of roasted corn, mouth-watering samosas, cups of garam chai, smooth hot chocolate? Well we are not at our brightest in this season which makes you hit the snooze button more often than you think, and the morning runs suffer. Make sure that your skin doesn’t. Use simple…
This time when I visited my mother-in-law in Chennai and was helping her arrange her cupboard I was surprised to see that she had very few sarees. For someone who is an ardent lover of sarees she has a very good collection of some of the best silk sarees and it was a great surprise…
A connoisseur of the Amazon.com curated collection as well as a few Indian online jewllery websites I am not new to buying fine jewellery online. While everyone starts with a bang many fizzle out on the journey and eventually turn into brick and mortar stores adding to their overheads which are collected from the consumers (I…
The festival of lights is my favourite amongst all Indian festivals. Not only does it get the home cleaned thoroughly but you can actually turn some of the junk you may have collected into interesting decorative pieces to be used around the home during the festival. This is how I have recycled my junk. …
If James Bond had his array of devices that helped him get through his missions unscathed how can Gary Eggsy be far behind. The clothing brand that was also associated with the first Kingsman movie MR PORTER and director Mr Matthew Vaughn have created a bespoke collection from Ms Arianne Phillips’ costume design for Kingsman.…
Spiderwoman, Spiderwoman, Does whatever a spider can Spins a web, any size, Look Out! Here comes the Spiderwoman.
Love my Sneakers the leopard print is right in line with my love for animal prints. Waiting to team them up with a plain white cotton dress and pink hoops !! Going great with my hair too !!
Purple & Gold the colours of royalty, true to Sheen De Queen
MB&F is a company that has no dearth of creative imagination and no lack of technology that transforms this creativity into reality. The latest collaboration between L’Epée 1839 and MB&F brings us a desk clock which is maybe every child’s fantasy. Destination Moon an eight-day table top clock. It’s rocket shape design which cleverly displays…
I was more excited than my 7-year-old son, it was my first visit to a destination I had only dreamt about. I attribute all my desires and dreams to Yash Chopra for shooting his movies in the most exotic locales. I grew up on images of snow mountains with beautiful Indian actresses clad in flimsy…
The name is a descriptive of a free powerful & independent woman. The legend Mastani was skilled in archery, knowledge, niyati ( strategy) and was a beauty. A rare combination of womanhood she was celebrated in the history during the times of war and peace. A leader in her own and an inspiration to her…
“Model of the Year” December 2016, Bella Hadid a rising star in the world of fashion, has partnered with TAG Heuer. This is not just an opportunity for the luxury Swiss watch brand to welcome a fresh, young face, but also for the model to collaborate on projects which relate directly to one of her…
Go Bananas
SIHH or Salon Internationale de la Haute Horlogerie. A fair that was started in 1991 by Baume & Mercier, Cartier, Piaget, Gerald Genta, and Daniel Roth. Held in January each year after the holidays it is the second largest fair held mostly for retailers and journalists. Held in Geneva it is almost impossible to get…
While everyone makes a cream, a gel A miracle that promises you Those fine lines and wrinkles Will vanish with recurrent use How I wish they would instead Discover a formula that could Give you crow’s feet from smiling And shiny skin from being healthy How I wish the love handles could be Loved to…
We all have heard of the man who wants to get you the moon. I would settle for one who could get me the moon earrings or the Chandbaali earrings. Chand means the moon in Hindi and baala or baali means ring or earring so in essence Chandbaali means the Moon Earrings. These earrings which…
These pictures were randomly taken from my balcony (on the 8th floor). In a crowded place like India it is a privilege to be able to live in an apartment which has a balcony facing a vast open space. My home overlooks one of the main train stations and sometimes the visions are magical. …
Recently TAG Heuer paid tribute to Muhammad Ali by hosting a charity event. It was attended by Lonnie Ali and several well-known personalities from the world of boxing including those who fought Ali, George Chuvalo, Earnie Shavers, and fighters who were inspired by him, Evander Holyfield, Roberto Durán and Julio César Chávez González. The event…
Try these for a nice flowery hairdo. You can use fresh flowers or artificial one depending on availability.
Bring out the animal in you to do good to the animals. Black Jaguar – White Tiger is a Foundation responsible of preserving multiple species, most of them felines with the aim to transmit a message of love, care and respect to all the species inhabiting our world. Hublot, the luxury Swiss watch brand inaugurated…
So what happens when the Titan of the jewelry business enters the lane you shop in while looking for affordable everyday jewelry? The result is total customer delight for someone like me who trusts only these two brands for precious jewelry. I have often found it hard to decide whether to go in for a…
Elvis Presley first wore the Hamilton Ventura in the 1961 film Blue Hawaii. Hamilton then decided to make a watch as a faithful tribute to King of Rock and Roll, which made watch-making history as the world’s first electrical, battery-powered watch. The Hamilton Ventura, with its asymmetric triangular case broke the mould. The Hamilton Ventura…
Imagine a watch so smart it is attuned to your touch. While most of the connected watches are by tech savvy brands who are not into the watch business TAG Heuer has taken the leap by creating a watch that is a technical ingenuity built with titanium, sapphire, and the best in class touchscreen technology. Not only…
This race is a legend in the mountains of Colorado. Its name? “The Race to the Clouds”. It always takes place without safety barriers. 19.99 kilometres, 156 bends, a climb of 1440 metres to an altitude of 4300 metres. It is the world’s last real #DontCrackUnderPressure race. TAG Heuer – the official timekeeper for the…
Share your recipes, tips, reviews on my food blog https://mommyskitchenblog.wordpress.com/
So when my husband got this nice gift sets he shared one with a dear friend. It contained 1 Fresh Shaving Cream and 1 Fresh Skin Soother After Shave I was naturally intrigued about how both the gentlemen felt on using these products and asked them. Here’s what they have to say: “The Shaving Cream: You…
If you are looking for classy 92.5 silver jewellery in India or from India there is just one place to look for. I chanced upon the Brand Ziveg when I was browsing at my favorite online shopping site. There was this ring which I ordered because it caught my eye with its elegant design. When…
The Ramoji Film City in India is located in Hyderabad. At 2000 acres, it is the largest integrated film city in the world. One of the largest and glamorous film studios in the world, Ramoji Film City has also place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Spread across an area of almost 2500 acres, it is…
I am a big big fan of lip balms, they keep your lips smooth and soft and help a lot if you are applying matte lipsticks. If you get your favorite flavour while keeping your lips hydrated then it’s a double bonus. You will love the tangy taste of this lip balm, for me it is an…
Hublot the first luxury brand to invest in football creates Football History In an event created exclusively by Hublot which is the Official Watch of the European Football Championships the Swiss watchmaker is bringing together two brand new teams for a historic match. On the eve of the UEFA EURO 2016, just before the big kick-off of…
I love the milky UV PLUS UV+ SPF50 neutral. It blends so easily into the skin not only protecting the skin against harmful UV rays but also from the free radicals and pollution and dust as you battle city life and commute. It’s oil free texture is super absorbing and leaves your skin feeling soft…
At last the package arrived and I was ecstatic to find my supply of colored kohl / kajal neatly packed. Imagine coloring your eyes: Moss Velvet, Grey Glow, Nectarine Glow, 24 Carat (Gold) Mood Indigo, True Blue, Fern Green, Copper Tint, Purple Haze Robusta Brown, Pure Black, Rich loam (brown) We Indians love kohled eyes and they are soon becoming and international craze. So…
Welcome to the Gucci garden where the snake slithers up your back giving you sensual shivers down your spine. The golden bumble bees buzz past your head The butterflies in your stomach flutter as you do a double take on the latest style trends.
All ye fans of Can Can now can eat and be merry at The Bar à Bulles. Hard to find (all good things in life are!) at the foothills of Montmartre, you fight your way to the Cité Veron to climb a few stairs and discover this uncommon bar where the lanterns hung up to…
Colour me red, wine, toffee, orange, mauve. Make my lips luscious. No matter what the economists have to say a good lipstick is a must Bags will come and turn into messengers, totes and slings My lips with forever have colour flings Watches will slide away with time Jewellery may be vintage or junk or…
Another amazing product from the Fresh Cosmetics Bouquet. I often have dry lips even during summers and I hate to keep applying lip balm after every few hours. This product just resolved it. Apply in the morning for a full day moisturized lips that are soft supple and oh so kissable. And having an SPF adds…
Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend Marilyn Monroe was probably singing on behalf of all of the female population. And when they are not just diamonds but they also tell you the hour of the day (or ni… Source: Watch out for
The world is fast turning east for both its spiritual as well as aesthetic well being. Just Herbs is an Indian skin care brand that has roots in Ayurveda and has a product line that boasts of products that are results-driven and made from certified organic and wild crafted ingredients collected from across India. I am especially in…
She looked famished as she walked in, tired too. Her son and her husband (I presume) who accompanied her made a beeline for the buffet table. Her elfin face showed signs of agitation or was it just… Source: The Pie
Rough hands are a sad sight. They are also very uncomfortable and even in some cases painful. If not cared for properly the skin can get chaffed and infected. It is also quite a task to keep your hands well moisturized. Indian women have so many chores around the house that aggravate this condition and…
Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend Marilyn Monroe was probably singing on behalf of all of the female population. And when they are not just diamonds but they also tell you the hour of the day (or night) you are bound to be fascinated by the innovation and technology that holds the two together. I…
Hello everyone The sun is playing havoc with my skin so invested in a new hat (I love hats) But tell me does it look good? Is it too kiddish or is it stylish Should I be seen around in this or rather tie a scarf around my head. Your comments are welcome
Have frizzy hair, unmanageable curls, crazy flyaway tresses? Smoothen with Brocato Curlinterrupted Curl Calming Balm I received a sample size of this in my Fab Bag and though I was initially hesitant to try it I absolutely loved this product. It is a product that works well in most hot and humid climates too. It is…
Moved to my literary site Posthumous Apology
Moved to my literary site The lifeless tree & the creeper
Is that just a direction, a way to go or perhaps a way of saying things (things went south for him) and by being that does it become ominous? So may interpretations to a word. To some it may seem nothing but a point on the roadway to others yet it may mean the world.…
Stockings are not for everyone. But there are these days when you are not at your best and yet there is that rocking party you absolutely have to go to, or the hot date you have been looking forward to, or show off to Miss Snob who is forever flaunting her long legs. You just have to…
Moved to my literary site Henna
Moved to my literary site The Falling Star
Moved to my literary site The Faded Picture
Hublot watches recently made a new ‘Friend of the Brand’. Rohit Sharma a young cricket star and an opening batsmen is now associated with the brand. Rohit recently visited the Zimson Store in Bengaluru and spent time interacting with Hublot customers. “I have always been a watch fanatic, so being associated with a brand like Hublot is…
With the make up going bold and bright the neons are fast becoming a craze. And what better when you have the neon (see bold) color on your lip that is matte and stays long after Cinderella lost her sandal. The LaSplash Lip Couture is a creamy lipstick which is very smooth and on drying…
It was by chance that I discovered this product. I was expecting my baby and my skin had started drying up and becoming flaky. I used to have red breakouts and my husband got me a travel sample thinking it would help my skin. The product is expensive but works well for what its worth.…
Want to style your hair and make it stay for long, try Tigi Bedhead Candy Fixations Totally Baked Hair Meringue. It was recommended to me by this really cute stylist at one of the Juice Salons. Just 1-2 pumps (depending on your hair length) should go a long way in retaining the shape of your preferred…
This came in my Fab Bag subscription. Not sure on how to use it best I just started using it over my regular sunscreen Bello Photostable Sunscreen Gel . Just a small pearl of this cream and it works its way beautifully into the skin. It stays an entire day and gives you the no makeup…
As mentioned earlier dry and sensitive skin needs more than average care. Also one must be extra careful that there is no averse reaction to a product. Which is why I am a Big Fan of Brands that make small one time use product pouches. They are the ones that we keep going back to…
Moved to my literary site The Unborn
Moved to my literary site Mother
Moved to my literary site Raindrops
Moved to my literary site One Rainy Day
And then I dabbled into these for some time……
A professional approach to everyday life (how to apply office work culture at home and make life easy) Some of us are the best organized professionals in our offices at work but what stops us being the same in our personal lives. We strive our best to keep a clutter free desk and computer why…
Moved to my literary site The Pie
We all doodle while in boring meetings, long one sided phone calls, while waiting for something. Some of us have crazy messed up doodles, while others can get really creative with their doodles. There is a certain creativity even in chaos. I present to you my mindless effortless work while I waited…………
People have called him hard working, intelligent, simple yet out of the box thinker, attentive, detailed, committed, focused, consistent and varied other things. But for me he was that first guy on the job who kicked my ass and then held me when I stumbled. It was the quickest I learnt the discipline he puts…
The sun is out and the summer heat is at it’s sizzling best. Staying indoors is just not a choice for some of us but ouch the skin is going to get all tanned and that is not what some of us would like (especially when you are ultra sensitive to the sun) So I did…
Watch brands are known for partnering with sports because they are so integral to the sports world. Rolex has been the official timekeeper of Wimbledon since 1978, Omega has been a longtime sponsor of the Olympic games, and just last October, Tissot became the official watch of the NBA. Tag Heuer already had scored a soccer-sponsorship hat trick…
I realized all my worst nightmares of aging skin, wrinkles and lose of radiance were soon taking the shape of reality. I tried various regenerative creams and some expensive facials. The effects were fleeting. My skin started becoming flaky even in summer and the dryness would just not go away. I was careful trying out new products…
Vain or not everyone of us has this desire to see ourselves as the wold sees us. “What is it that people see in me?” It is a question that has crossed our minds at least once in our lifetime or more importantly “How do they see me?” Well I put my demons to rest…
If you are a watch-lover you most probably know about Basel World and if you are a novice and have a passion for watches and jewelry you should make it your business to know what is the most important marketplace. It is a haven for people looking for new trends in the watch and jewelry…