• General - Ouch!

    #Couponmatlago

    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. Today I ordered mithai for Diwali and since I was indisposed, I got Swiggy Genie to do the pick-up and drop. Normally when we order food there is an option for adding the tip for the delivery partner. I missed that Swiggy genie did not…

  • Brand Mania - Interesting People

    The Various Roles of a Woman

    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 only a couple of months old) a wife,  a daughter in law who lives with her in-laws and yet manages to not only take care of the home, making sure everyone is fed on time, the kids are taken care of and yet assists her…

  • General

    Changing the way we work

    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 it has also brought home a thought process and few dynamic solutions that fit the skewed work culture that is here to stay, possibly for a very long time. One of the myths that the current working situation has busted is that work from home…

  • Brand Mania - Fashion - luxury

    LVMH Watch Week

    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 official press conference of the LVMH Watch Week was held at The Bvlgari Hotels & Residences Dubai. Dubai a choice not only because it contributes a good 10% of the sale for Hublot but is also a fun city. New innovations  in watches will be…

  • General

    Shared Mobility in Logistics

    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 time. Gone are the days when you bought something online and were willing to wait for it. Today people are already talking about same day delivery if the seller is in the same city as theirs. This puts immense pressure on Ecommerce Retailers because some…

  • Interesting People - Literary

    After-a-break

    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 down, sometimes we just breeze through, join work, leave work, keep in touch, fall out of touch but we never think of that one thing that connects us (at least at work) That one thing around which all conversations take place, the one inconspicuous machine…

  • Fashion - luxury - Uncategorized

    Time to change?

    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 every year there are fewer people visiting Baselworld,  Mecca for watch business and admirers alike. With the launch of Apple’s Smartwatch and other phone companies following suit, the luxury watch industry has been lagging in customer interest. Watchmakers have started to try strategies.like limiting their production…

  • Brand Mania - Challenger Brand - Fashion - luxury

    Panerai’s Mumbai Boutique

    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 a few So it is but a logical place to burst upon with a boutique for a luxury watch. Officine Panerai plans to open its third boutique in India in Palladium where it hopes to catch the crowd that is looking for global brands in…

  • Brand Mania - Challenger Brand - Interesting People - luxury - Travel Tales

    Unique Tonique

    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 like a dream come true for the spirit lovers. Open for little over a year now the store has had amazing footfalls. Mostly women was my observation, seconded by the staff. The sharp sales people do not tag behind you but notice very well what…

  • Brand Mania - Interesting People - luxury

    Ferrari Drive & Dinner

    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 also associated with Ferrari Cars and has special Ferrari Inspired watches.   A cheering crowd flagged off the drive from Navnit Motors in Bandra-Kurla Complex, heading to Nariman point NCPA where there was a pit stop, via the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and concluded at the…

  • Brand Mania - Challenger Brand - Fashion - Interesting People - luxury

    WILL SANTA CRACK UNDER PRESSURE?

    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, testing his ability to deliver the gifts on time. Testing not only whether or not will Santa crack under pressure but also the Ambassadors’ training skills, as well as the functionalities of Santa’s Official Watch, the TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45. TAG Heuer is also…

  • Be Beautiful - Fashion

    Be Wise this Winter

    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 tricks to keep your glow on even in the driest of weathers.   Facial Care: Your face lights up someone’s world, so let the lights not dim in this drab weather. Cleanse carefully, avoid washing your face too often and try using cold milk with…

  • beauty - Fashion

    Not just a Saree

    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 that she had now a great chunk of them removed from her collection. Upon asking she told me that the borders of her silk sarees were torn, in some cases the saree itself was tearing. That is how silk is, if kept for a long…

  • Be Beautiful - Bijou - Brand Mania - Challenger Brand - Fashion - Interesting People

    Mmmmm Melorra

    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 believe not many have given this a thought) and then the cost of jewellry goes up significantly. The same is usually explained as making charges or design costs. Making them akin to their traditional counterparts, however much they would love to deny this fact. When…

  • Fashion - General

    RecycleDiwali

    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.                    Use old saucers and plates to make interesting Diya / tealight holders. Cover those old bangles with silk threads to match your festival dress and embellish.                      …

  • Brand Mania - Challenger Brand

    KINGSMAN: The Golden Circle & Tag Heuer forge a partnership

    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. In fact, MR PORTER has an online store for the brand Kingsman fans and a pop in store in London. https://www.mrporter.com/mens/designers/kingsman While browsing through their merchandise I chanced upon a single watch related to the Kingsman Franchise. It is then I came to know that…

  • Brand Mania - Challenger Brand

    A Rocket to Watch

    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 hours and minutes on large stainless steel discs with stamped numerals. The horizontal plates perforated to look like Meccano components. This rocket of time has an open movement and is structured vertically. Complete with your own personal astronaut “Neil” who can be  magnetically attached to any…

  • Travel Tales

    When you visit Switzerland for the first time (first part in the series)

    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 chiffon sarees braving the cold. I was not romantic enough to try that though. When the day arrived I was jittery and jumping at everything (remember have always been like that before a school picnic). So when I finally reached my destination I was totally…

  • Be Beautiful - Bijou - Challenger Brand - Fashion

    Mastani

    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 clan. She defined beauty, style, motherhood and played many roles with grace and poise! This is what defines Mastani – a jewelry brand inspired by the classical designs across the country and a blend of modern and ethnic jewelry for the women of today. Her…

  • Be Beautiful - Challenger Brand - Fashion - Interesting People

    Bella Hadid doesn’t crack under pressure

    “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 favourite hobbies: photography. At the venue the trendsetting fitness club Equinox Bond Street the pretty blue-eyed brunette confidently showed off her perfect body, right at home in the gym! TAG Heuer’s #DontCrackUnderPressure tagline fits her perfectly. CEO Jean-Claude Biver, also Chairman of the Watch Division…

  • Brand Mania - Challenger Brand - Fashion

    SIHH 2017 Unique Watches

    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 into the SIHH if you do not belong professionally in the industry. It is followed by Baselworld which was the first watch show in Switzerland. The first fair was held in 1917 but it wasn’t until 1986 that non-Swiss exhibitors could join the fair. Held…

  • Be Beautiful - General - Literary

    Magic Make-up

    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 hug and the men they Would not seek bags of bones That make up companies Showed rosy cheeks in advertisements And real happy women Not sulky pouts dead eyes Perfectly kohled but empty I wish to see real people Not just mannequins impossible Whom we…

  • Be Beautiful - Bijou - General

    Mooning over

    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 have been around since the Mughal era are now making a sensational come-back and every woman wants to own and flaunt a pair. It is believed that Noor Jahan (the only Mughal Empress to have coinage struck in her name) was the one who christened the…

  • General

    The Magic of the Sun

    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.   These were taken from a small lane. The Sun seems like a huge balloon, one that I would love to chase across all magical lands.   <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/magic/”>Magic</a>

  • Brand Mania - Challenger Brand - Interesting People

    A Tribute to Muhammad Ali

    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 was co-hosted by Paul “Magic Man” Malignaggi in the famous Gleason’s Gym in DUMBO, Brooklyn where Muhammad Ali trained in the presence of its Owner and Manager, Bruce Silverglade. The Commemorative Timepiece A commemorative unique timepiece made of gold was presented by The Muhammad Ali Center (Louisville, Kentucky), with a pair of Muhammad Ali-autographed…

  • Challenger Brand - Fashion

    HUBLOT AND BLACK JAGUAR

    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 the new feline Black Jaguar – White Tiger sanctuary in presence of Mr. Jean-Claude Biver, President of LVMH watch division and Chairman of Hublot together with Ricardo Guadalupe, Hublot’s CEO. Jacky Bracamontes was the perfect host in company of Eduardo Serio Black Jaguar – White…

  • Brand Mania

    There is a Tanishq in my Carat Lane

    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 Tanishq piece for Festive occasions or flaunt a Caratlane lightweight every day. By Titan group’s acquiring a majority stake in Tiger Global-backed online jewellery startup CaratLane it is a win win all the way for consumers (who are a wide varied mix). The target audience…

  • Uncategorized

    VENTURA Collection by Hamilton Watches

    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 Elvis80 Auto breaks challenging new technical and design ground with its steeply sloped crystal and curved dial, contemporary case architecture and intricate attachment fixture.   Stunning contemporary case architecture, intricate design detail and an asymmetric attachment fixture are teamed with a Swiss quartz movement to…

  • Challenger Brand

    TAG Heuer Connected

    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 is it smart but I would say quite good-looking too. It’s bulky beast like appearance is what appeals to the ones who are coveting it. It’s 46mm dial is a little big for dainty wrists and I would love it if it was a notch…

  • Challenger Brand - Interesting People - Travel Tales

    Pikes Peak with TAG Heuer

    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 greatest and most legendary events in motor racing history – couldn’t miss this occasion to celebrate the race’s centenary. Colorado Springs, USA – 26th June 2016 – TAG Heuer celebrates the 100th anniversary of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb as Official Timekeeper for…

  • Be Beautiful - Challenger Brand

    Fresh Men

    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 need just a little bit which helps your razor simply glide over the skin leaving it supple and smooth with absolutely no traces of hair or any cuts” “The After Shave: Moisturises the skin so well, it is definitely calming and soothing. When the Shaving Cream…

  • Be Beautiful - Challenger Brand - Fashion

    Ziveg Silver Jewellery

    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 I received the ring I was first impressed by the packaging. It was as classy as the product itself. I have very thin fingers so the size I had ordered was way too big.The Ziveg team ensured that they sent me a ring that was perfect…

  • General - Travel Tales

    Ramoji Film City

    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 one of the major film making facility of the country offering everything related to pre and post film production. The architecture of the studio and the wide range of settings makes it one of the favourite spot for many film makers. With a capacity to…

  • Be Beautiful

    Aspar

    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 absolute must in my purse. Besides doing what it does best it also leaves a wonderful taste.

  • Challenger Brand - Interesting People

    Hublot Creates Football History

    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 the European Football Championships for which Hublot is Official Watch,  A line-up that football has never seen, and that football fans have always dreamt of. Pelé and Maradona together for Once in a Lifetime Match! “We have all dreamt of an ideal team, of seeing…

  • Be Beautiful

    Clarins UV PLUS UV+ SPF50 neutral

    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 and satiny with a nice glow. Apply post your daily skincare regime and before applying make-up. Great for highly tropical Asian Countries. INGREDIENTS (refer to http://int.clarins.com/en/uv–spf50-neutral/C010410024.html?start=1) Organic Alpine sanicle extract exclusive to Clarins: strengthens the skin’s anti-oxidant system supplying a first line of defence at the…

  • Be Beautiful - Fashion

    Soultree Colour Kohl

    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 why stick to plain black? Especially when you have home brands like Soul Tree which  use natural ingredients like almond oil, castor oil, cocoa butter, honey, wax, carnauba wax, candelilla, butter ghee, natural vitamin E and mineral pigments. The brand is well priced and widely available. The BDIH certification…

  • Be Beautiful - Fashion

    Gucci Garden

    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.      

  • Food

    LE BAR À BULLES

    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 the trees discretly light this pretty green area as the summer sunshine lies down. Since it opened since last year it has been a revolution. The entrance of the bar is located in the Cité Véron, typically Montmartre-style and full of memories from the time when…

  • Be Beautiful

    The Lipstick Index

    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 bling A selfie will definitely highlight My pretty pout, kohl eyes Be it a flowery day dress or a cocktail gown Hairstyle can be wild or an upscale chignon My lips have to be the perfect shade I cannot always find it in me To burn…

  • Be Beautiful

    Sugar Baby

    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 value. I use once in the morning and then once before I go to bed. Being colorless it allows me to apply my matt lipsticks over it. I sometimes use a dark lip pencil and then apply this for a nice shiny but healthy glowing…

  • Fashion

    Watch out for

    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

  • Be Beautiful

    Just Herbs Elixir

    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 love with their Rejuvenating Beauty Elixir. This small bottle (15 ml) has a genie which restores and nourishes my skin while I sleep. You can mix a few drops of this serum to your night cream and will see the results in a few applications. Gotukola…

  • Travel Tales

    The Pie

    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

  • Be Beautiful

    Sally Hansen Hand Cream

    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 creams to soften the hands is the last thing on their minds. It was quite a pleasant surprise to receive SALLY HANSEN 18 HOUR PROTECTIVE HAND CREMEin my Fab Bag. It’s faint tangy orangy scent was the first thing I noticed about the product. The ingredients Shea…

  • Challenger Brand

    Watch out for

    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 can see all you ladies drooling and all I am going to do is let you feast your eyes on these luscious, lavish timepieces featured at BaselWorld 2016. I am lusting for these and more………………………      

  • General

    Hat Trick

    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    

  • Be Beautiful

    Brocato Curlinterrupted Curl Calming Balm

    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 also the perfect alternative styling gel for semi-straight hair. It’s Brocato’s Curlscience Ingredient Complex formula allows the balm(more of a gel) to spread easily and evenly throughout the hair. Warning: Little goes a long way! Product can get too heavy and messy if you apply too much but…

  • General

    South in India

    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. If you are a student the word probably has only geographical meaning. But what if you ponder about the political aspects of the word and the nuances of how it is used in speech. By the Global South reference it means the less developed region so…

  • Be Beautiful

    Sally Hansen Air Brush Shimmer

    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 put your best leg forward and all you need to do that in style is to get all shimmery and glamorous. There is this one product which has never failed me. Sally Hansen Air Brush Shimmer No matter what I am wearing I can step…

  • Challenger Brand

    Hublot Friend – Rohit Sharma

     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 an absolute delight. They create some incredible timepieces, unique and different, so to be on their roster and them on mine is incredible. Their involvement in sport has been remarkable, so that makes our association even more exciting,” said Rohit “Hublot sees a lot of…

  • Be Beautiful

    La Splash

    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 gives a complete matte finish making it look really chic. What’s even better is it stays on for a long long time. I would recommend you to exfoliate your lips and apply a primer or some lip balm a few minutes before applying the lipstick. My favorite…

  • Be Beautiful

    Valmont Prime Regenera I

    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. By applying a small pearl in the morning you ensure that the skin is nourished for almost 12 hours. It works like magic and has restorative properties that start showing effect almost immediately. It’s Cellular Prime Complex  restores the elasticity of your skin and leaves…

  • Be Beautiful

    TIGI Bed Head

    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 hairdo or just apply and blow dry for great volume and long lasting style impressions. Comes in a convenient 207 ml  / 07 oz spray can this is a great priming product for all hair types. I have used it even on those really bad hair…

  • Be Beautiful

    Sea Soul CC Cream

    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 look. Just cover it with regular compact powder and you are good to go. I use it every time I step out (even in the most harshest sunny days). It gives you a matt effect so for those with dry skin I would really recommend…

  • Be Beautiful

    Sea Soul Face Mask

    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 because they have given us the chance to try and trust the product. And in case where the product is unsuitable the loss is minimal so is the damage. I was as usual a bit wary of trying out face masks (most of them are…

  • General

    An Organised Home

    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 then do we have a cluttered home. Running a home is as much fun or as challenging as office work and the same principles and ethics can be applied at home too. I have known some of my bosses to keep detailed files and folders…

  • Dabbled Into

    Doodles

    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…………

  • Interesting People

    Atanu – as I know him

    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 in his work and his no-nonsense attitude totally bowled me over. We worked together for a couple of years till I took a pregnant pause (literally) and later he moved on too. But we remain friends till date. His interest in photography was latent while…

  • Be Beautiful

    Beat the sun

    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 try a couple of sunscreens but most of them were so oily that they would only aggravate my excessive sweating. Then I was in Chennai with humidity at it’s highest and wanted a sunscreen really bad. The medical store guy took one look at my face…

  • Challenger Brand

    Tag Heuer partners with Premier League

    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 by backing America’s Major League Soccer, Germany’s Bundesliga, and the Chinese Football Association Super League. It just got bigger by being the official timekeeper for England’s Premier League. Premier League is perhaps the most-watched soccer league in the world. The new partnership was announced on Tuesday…

  • Be Beautiful

    Nectar for Dry Skin

    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 because my skin would react with immediate fury by becoming red and breaking out. I had been wanting to try out Clarins for quite some time now but was not very sure how my dear skin would behave. But on my way back from Paris…

  • Travel Tales

    Get a portrait once in a lifetime

    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 on that one at a recent trip. It is but a well known fact that travel sets us free and I shed my inhibitions on this one. So I stopped just admiring at the artistry of this quaint village and succumbed to getting a portrait. I…

  • Challenger Brand - General - Travel Tales

    Basel World 2016

    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 industry. A one of its kind show that year after year has served as a platform for various watch and jewelry brands to showcase their upcoming releases. I was lucky to visit the show this year. Though I was just a casual visitor what I…