tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66068804912236465322024-03-29T09:00:10.003+05:30The Long Island of Fashion TerritoriesMy take on beauty, fashion and lifestyle with a special focus on products available in India and some international brandsseraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-34334944132238526412013-02-24T20:11:00.000+05:302013-02-25T11:00:43.855+05:30OOTD & FOTD: A hint of Summer ;)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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You guys know that I was supposed to be busy with a dinner party at home. But plans changed and we hosted a hurried lunch instead. The result was a quick head wash and some clothes put together was a sunny winter afternoon. Since it isn't as cold now, especially in the day I just wanted to wear something light and colorful! That explains my outfit of the day....now lets move ahead to the pictures and the details!</div>
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Outfit Details:</div>
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Jeans: Mossimo</div>
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Tank: Vero moda</div>
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Hoodie: Aeropostale</div>
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Bag: BK Market, Calcutta<br />
Neck piece: LOFT<br />
Watch: Esprit<br />
Heels: Tahari<br />
Shades: Vogue</div>
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-1457484859915787652013-02-24T19:55:00.000+05:302013-02-24T19:55:13.021+05:30BIG BIG ANNOUNCEMENT + GIVEAWAY UPDATE!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li>It means you will get more <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/search/label/OOTD">Outfit Posts from ME</a>. Now whereas I believe most of these will be office formals, I will try and inculcate my pictures from my weekend outings!</li>
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Secondly, <u>I lost weight</u>. How much? ummmm....8kgs! In 2 months!!!</div>
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For more pointers, <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/search/label/weight%20loss">check out my weight loss tips!</a><br />
BTW, I'm still on my journey. I guess I'm a size 4 now, I was 8 or bigger earlier.<br />
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Now that I have such good news for you, I must do something to share the happiness too, RIGHT? So I have decided to extend the date of my Giveaway by 15th April. So go <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/02/i-have-been-missing-for-few-days-and.html">HERE AND PARTICIPATE NOW. ITS a simple 3 way process</a>!<br />
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-71314238125128071982013-02-24T13:10:00.001+05:302013-02-24T13:10:19.710+05:30Outfit Post: Saturday Night OOTD<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The picture in the centre catches a glimpse of the detailing on the top and my FOTD </div>
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Although there's some problem with the lighting in my room and the colors of my room are chocolate brown/grey (because of which its casts a weird shadow on my face)-I took pics nonetheless and here are pics of my Face Makeup.</div>
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This pics have been taken in our drawing room which has a lot of yellow lighting. I'm wearing my beige wedge heels which I hauled in Calcutta and my favorite white Esprit Watch. BTW, did you know that Esprit has discontinued operating in India? That really Breaks my heart </3 :(</div>
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Trousers: Allen Solly</div>
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Heels: B.K.Market Calcutta</div>
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Top: Gifted</div>
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Watch: Esprit</div>
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Purse: Guess (It's hard to figure in the pics, I know. My bad!)</div>
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-87414483108440880602013-02-22T13:43:00.001+05:302013-02-22T13:43:27.474+05:30Review: Estee Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadow Duo in Ivory box & Blue Sphere<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Duo which I own has 2 shades-No.10 Ivory box and No.32 Blue Sphere. As per the official site of Estee Lauder, "Tom uses color for enhancing a woman's natural beauty and not transform it." The duo comes with an applicator but without a mirror which may be a bit of a con for few of you. I think if a mirror were there then it would be nice, but I don't tend to touch up my eyeshadows on a day out (Anywho, they never need any touching up). So you see I'm ok with it.</div>
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The duo is available for 2427INR and singlets can be bought for 1350INR. They also have 5 color palettes which I believe is for around 3500INR.</div>
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The colors are very light weight and easy to work with. Ivory is a perfect highlighter for Indian skin and can be used easily on the brow bone and inner corners. Unlike most highlighters it isn't white, nor golden...it's somewhere in the middle and is a perfect match for my brow bone area. The color is true to the shade in the packing and can be built up. It is very easy to blend the colors which is the best feature of this duo. However, I don't think these colors can be built up to higher intensity-probably that's what the company intended. After all Tom doesn't believe in transformation-only enhancement.</div>
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I believe that this color is best suited for a day look; it is the perfect dash of bright yet natural :)</div>
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-74215687958750788032013-02-21T15:15:00.001+05:302013-02-22T13:43:56.197+05:30Review: L'Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Compact Makeup Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I love the size of the mirror and the feel of the applicator. Although, as you can see, I haven't used the applicator. I have that kind of thing you know-I hardly use applicators which come with the product. I kind of collect them (Lol. I know its weird, but I just cant do it-no matter how hard I try!) <span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div>
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The product is really creamy and I tried applying it with my fingers, a sponge and a brush. It works equally well with all three. I have to admit that it is one of those rare products which I love to apply with my fingers. It is very very light weight and although at first touch it feels creamy (somewhat between a creamy concealer and a mousse), it gives a very natural feel to your face. Even in full day light one cannot notice that there is any layer of foundation on the face. This makes it fantastic for everyday office wear. </div>
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-75892092168221406422013-02-20T16:13:00.001+05:302013-02-20T16:13:18.899+05:30Review: VLCC Insta Glow Face Pack<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This face pack is from VLCC and costs 235INR. It can be stored for 3 years and the net weight of the pack is 50gm. Did you know that this Republic Day, the lady behind VLCC-Vandana Luthra was awarded the Padma Shri?!</div>
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Now this is how the container looks from the inside. As you can see the product is contained only in a part of the container and the company has used clever packing to give us less product than showcased.. The sides of the container are extra thick-making you believe that you get a lot of product. That being the second bummer.</div>
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The product does impart instant glow to your face</div>
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In the past week my complexion has brightened and my skin looks more radiant</div>
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-67119191389696218612013-02-19T14:25:00.002+05:302013-02-19T14:25:28.987+05:30Review: The Body Shop Fuzzy Peach Bath & Shower Gel<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This time when I paid a visit to The Body Shop store during their sale, I was disappointed to see that the Fuzzy Peach was out of stock. The SA told me that sometime back the shower gel had been discontinued and then re-launched and probably that was a reason why lovers of this Shower Gel might be hoarding it! LOL. I found it hard to believe only because Chandigarh is such a small City for such a thing to even be possible!</div>
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From what I can remember, I bought this Shower gel while I was in Bombay and probably I bought it in the beginning of 2012 or the end of 2011; I'm not quite sure...but this one has been with me for a long long time. When the SA (mentioned above) told me that it had been discontinued, I wanted to verify the fact but I didn't find any substantial information (over the net) about how long back it had been discontinued. What I do know is that this one is from the original line of Body Shop Products and was earlier replaced by Vineyard Peach Shower Gel before being re-launched.</div>
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The consistency of this shower gel is very thick, which is probably the reason why it lasted for soo long. Of late, having realized that it was out of stock, I have started using it sparingly in the hope that I don't run out of it. I just need a drop or 2 of it to get a very good lather. The fragrance is very strong in the shower, but on my body it is quite mild (which I dont mind at all). The shower gel is soap free and one may find that it leaves the body a bit creamy even after you have washed it off with loads of water (This may feel a bit unsettling to a few of you).</div>
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I love the fact that for 340INR I get a product which lasts forever. The fragrance is very peachy and thats all that you will notice at first. But I have started using the Earth Lovers Shower Gel <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/02/a-couple-of-days-back-i-received-one-of.html">which I hauled here, a few days back</a> and when I used this Fuzzy Peach again yesterday, I found a few notes of Rose Water hitting my senses too.</div>
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The only con for me about this product (which many wouldn't even count as a con) is the packing. Even though I appreciate the fact that the bottle is recycled plastic, I don't like the shape of the bottle and the fact that it is such hard plastic. There is something very masculine about the packing which I don't really appreciate as much. It can be quite difficult to pack in a suitcase when you are pressed for space. I must admit though that even though I have a lil bit of the gel left in my bottle, I dont have to bang my head trying or to wait an eternity for the gel to flow out of the bottle and into my loofah. Oh well...</div>
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-79204725991795664672013-02-17T13:24:00.002+05:302013-02-18T14:03:38.025+05:30My week in pictures: The 3rd Post<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I missed out on my last post which was supposed to show you what I did that week; my internet connection had been acting up and hence this time I'll cover both my weeks via my instagram pics. For the uninitiated <a href="http://instagram.com/seraphicgirl">You may find me on instagram HERE</a>!</div>
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<li>I came up with a Valentine's Day FOTD, <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/02/valentines-day-look-fotd-subtle-and.html">You can hop over to the post here</a></li>
<li>On no.2 &14 we have today's DIY hair mask (I still have it sitting comfortably on my head!) LOL</li>
<li>On No.3&4. I posted pics from 2011 & 2012 kalaghoda festival. I was living in Bombay from 2010 to 2012...I still miss it dearly.</li>
<li>On no.5 <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/02/a-couple-of-days-back-i-received-one-of.html">I posted pics from my Body Shop haul</a> and on no.6. <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/02/loving-thyself-haul-part-2-featuring.html">I posted a pic of my skin and hair care haul</a></li>
<li>No.7! Ah!You all know how much I <3 <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/notd-my-nails-but-better.html">the VOV nail paint I reviewed here</a>. I used it as a base yet again and topped it with <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2012/10/notd-spring-blossom.html">3D nail art pen which I used in this DIY NOTD here</a></li>
<li>On No.8, I posted a pic from my friend's engagement party. Shall do a detailed post soon!</li>
<li>On No. 9. you can see a pic of my new heels <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/02/haul-post-its-sale-time-woodland-vero.html">which I hauled here</a></li>
<li>On No.10, <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/02/review-lotus-safe-sun-3-in-1-matte-look.html">is my comparative review of Maybelline B.B cream with Garnier BB cream and Lotus Herbals sun block 3-in-1</a></li>
<li>On no.11, was my food of the day!</li>
<li>On no.12 is an old pic I found from my cousin's wedding album. You can see my <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/getting-ready-for-wedding-ootd-fotd.html">OOTD post of that day HERE</a></li>
<li>On No.13 I have shared my nutri-nuggets, a <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/02/meal-of-day-protein-with-pinch-of-green.html">recipe I shared here :)</a></li>
<li>On no.15, is <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/02/ootd-boyfriend-jeans-with-blazer.html">an androgynous look as an OOTD post!</a></li>
<li>Last but not the least <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/02/i-have-been-missing-for-few-days-and.html">is a pic from my 1st giveaway which is running till 15th march!</a> I have so many goodies lined for you, please participate :D</li>
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-43195720339418032132013-02-16T20:40:00.001+05:302013-02-22T13:44:29.449+05:30Review: Lotus Safe Sun 3-in-1 Matte Look OR Maybelline Clearglow B.B. Cream OR Garnier B.B. Cream<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I think that I have totally fallen for Garnier B.B. cream and for me it stands at better ground than Maybelline B.B. Cream. I even use Garnier at the center of my face in order to give it a subtle highlight for an everyday natural look. I definitely use Lotus as a base for being so moisturizing and being a sunblock. (Since one tends to use B.B.creams in a very very small quantity, therefore I always use Sunblock underneath). I always tend to shy away from Maybelline B.B.Cream because of the whittish caste. </div>
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As you can see I teamed by blazer with boyfriend Jeans. Well these are not boyfriend jeans exactly, but this is an old pair and since I've lost quite a lot of weight, they became really lose. Therefore I planned to wear them with a belt (which you cant see in the pic), fold them and wear it with the blazer.<br />
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Yesterday, before heading to the gym I changed my nail color and opted for this <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2012/11/whats-on-my-nails-newu-24-coral-notd.html">Coral Shade from NewU which I have reviewed HERE</a>. </div>
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-30181458802667922932013-02-14T16:12:00.002+05:302013-02-14T16:12:07.090+05:30Valentine's Day Look: FOTD subtle and fresh<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today is a 'sit at home' & 'continue with your business' day for me. I don't have a valentine and it's sad that I didn't receive anything, not even a rose :( LOL. Nonetheless, I decided to create a look which I would have worn (in the daytime ofcourse) had I had a date ;)</div>
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This is a minimalistic look and I used the very basic products; I'm sure you will be able to find these products in your vanity to re-create this look(i.e. if you like it!)</div>
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Since this is supposed to be a subtle day look apt for Valentine's, therefore, as if obvious, I had to incorporate pink (my favorite color) in both the eyes and the lips and yet not over emphasize either of the features. </div>
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<u><b>For my eyes,</b></u> I used a light pink and light brown eye shadow (both matte) from my ELF 100 eye shadow palette. I even used the eye sparkler in silver from Elle 18 for highlighting the inner corner of my eyes and the brow bone area. Remember to use everything with a very light hand and to blend everything in such a manner that no color is prominent on its own.</div>
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1. On the left hand corner you can see a shade I used for contouring my cheeks <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2012/10/review-professional-15-concealer.html">professional 15 concealer palette I reviewed here</a></div>
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2. As a base I didn't use any foundation, not even a powder base. All I used is the garnier B.B. cream which I recently bought and am testing these days!</div>
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3. For my eyes, I used the shades shown in the pic above on the bottom left corner.</div>
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4. I used the Lakme concealer stick to brighten my eyes</div>
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5. Elle 18 eye sparkler pencil, Clinique eye pencil in the shade khaki to line my eyes (because black and grey was becoming too obvious in this subtle look)</div>
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6. I even used the Lily Cole Cheek Dome in Peach (which showed up better with the darker contour color (I'm excited about the natural look it gives!!!)</div>
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Getting much love this season?</div>
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Participate <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/02/i-have-been-missing-for-few-days-and.html">in my giveaway going on HERE by following 3 simple steps!</a></div>
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-76295734037161976412013-02-14T01:35:00.000+05:302013-02-14T01:35:45.981+05:30Loving thyself Haul Part 2 featuring Herbal Essences, L'oreal, Lotus, Vlcc etc <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I believe that herbal essences offer the most economical hair friendly products. Although when it comes to hair care I have been spoilt by LUSH which unfortunately is not available in Chandigarh, I decided to buy a shampoo and conditioner from herbal essences because I am running out on Herbal essences volumizing conditioner which I bought <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2012/10/october-haul-and-discount-coupons.html">in my October Haul</a> and which has lasted me till date. This time however, I decided to try new products including the moisturizing conditioner for dry/damaged hair and the color me happy shampoo. Both these were for around <u>150-200 INR (per product). </u>My hair are not dry at all, but they are damaged and lack shine (as of now) hence this choice ;) Also, I have finally finished my <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2012/10/review-lush-solid-shampoo-jumping.html">lush solid shampoo which I reviewed here</a> and was in dire need of a shampoo. I'm going to order that online right now BTW. This color me happy is for times when I take a shower in the gym ;)</div>
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I bought the L'oreal Hydrafresh Gel foam which retails for <u>299INR</u>. From <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2012/10/review-loreal-white-perfect-re.html">my post here comparing L'oreal Re-lightening whitening face wash with Garnier</a> you all know how much I love L'oreal face products. When I saw this I had to grab this. It's a part of my giveaway prize as well!!! </div>
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-64696805142204480582013-02-14T00:25:00.000+05:302013-02-14T00:30:49.542+05:30My February Haul Part 1 Featuring The Body Shop<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A couple of days back I received one of my payments for my work as a lawyer. I have a huge bill outstanding on my credit card and I decided that like a good girl, I'll only make do by putting in the minimum payment due and spend the rest on a haul :P Now most of you who are regular on my blog know that the last of my hauls (for skin and hair essentials) took place in October last year. Since I was running out on most items, I re-purchased a couple and bought some new items to try out. </div>
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From my <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/currently-loving-bath-body-velvet.html">previous post HERE</a> you might remember how I'm crazy about fragrances around the time that I am due for my period. <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/currently-loving-bath-body-velvet.html">Last time I bought a few body mists</a> which I am currently using, but I was running out on my <u>Body Shop Fuzzy Peach Body Wash. </u>I bought that around 9 months back and it has lasted forever. I believe its available for around 390INR. The body shop sale has been going on for quite sometime and I was waiting to get my hands on a few of the Lily cole stuff and also buy a few body washes. When I reached the store at DT Mall, Chandigarh, I found that only Lily Cole Eyeliners, and lip and cheek domes were on 50% off (as far as I remember). I wasn't interested in eye liners, but whenever I saw someone mention the cheek domes on their beauty blogs I would totally envy them for being able to afford such a cute product (never mind the review). Unfortunately for me, Fuzzy Peach was out of stock (The SA told me that it had been discontinued a while back and then re-introduced and probably that's the reason why they were running out on stock). Also, the lip and cheek dome wasn't available in pink :( So despite the fact that this color failed to show up on my skin I just picked it up. The original price was around <u>890 INR</u> and it cost me <u>445 INR</u> on sale. Then I spotted the fig and rosemary biodegradable body wash (250ml) which was on 50% off and I got it for only about <u>175INR</u>!!!! Next, I found the dreams unlimited body wash which costs 700INR (or so original price) but was on 30% off, so I believe I got it for 400 something!</div>
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Overall, I love the smell of dreams unlimited body wash, I tried the cheek dome on my lips and cheek today and it failed to show up (as expected). When I returned home I realized that the fig and rosemary body wash smells like coconut when you smell it from the bottle, but when you use it during your bath, it smells of some really strong herb (somewhat like ginger or something)-very disappointing! BLEh! I was hoping to make it a part of my <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/02/i-have-been-missing-for-few-days-and.html">Giveaway about which you can find out more HERE</a> but now I have totally changed my mind because of the smell (it's not fragrant in any manner!)</div>
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-51751503313054394712013-02-12T22:15:00.002+05:302013-02-14T08:54:32.471+05:30My 1st Giveaway! Win it in 3 simple steps<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have been missing for a few days and that is all thanks to my lame internet connection. In order to make up for it I have my blog's first giveaway on your way. I know I have been making a lot of plans in the past about this, but there was no better time for it. Love is on its way as the valentine's day is around the corner and I have much to be grateful for-you all have been great companions and have helped me sooo much on my blogging journey!</div>
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Therefore, I have this giveaway which continues for a month and guess what? <u><b>This is not a rafflecopter giveaway-which means its simple and sweet! <3</b></u></div>
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1st up, lets talk about the goodies shall we?</div>
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As much as I wish that somebody would sponsor my giveaways, this one has not been sponsored by anyone :(</div>
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If you want additional points you may share info about this giveaway through blog/facebook/twitter-BUTTONS ARE LOCATED NEAR THE LABELS BELOW THIS POST/above the comments :) (send me a link of your share through the comments section too!)</div>
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The contest runs for a month till 15th March!</div>
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Lourvee you all :D</div>
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Yesterday was my mum's birthday and both decided to have a lunch buffet. We are both lovers of Chinese food and decided to visit Mainland China. The sprawl was really good and I hogged on to a rather sumptuous meal. Because I was supposed to hog yesterday, today I'm expected to live on nutri nuggets. So here's a quick recipe of how I cooked my nuggets :)<br />
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This dish was my idea and it might not be the best way to cook nutri but it sure was delicious. Let me know how you cook your nutri nuggets and whether or not you like them ;)</div>
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-32950070966892416962013-02-07T00:09:00.002+05:302013-02-07T01:47:31.518+05:30HAUL Post: It's SALE TIME!!! Woodland, Vero Moda & Bata!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am a regular at the gym and my DRY-FIT lowers last the longest and are the most comfortable to wear. A couple of my favorite ones are from NIKE which generally offers the best variety. However, this time when I rushed to the nike showroom I could not find <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/4kgs-down-drain-gym-ootd.html" target="_blank">the slim fit leggings which I wore in this OOTD</a>. This time Nike has the same quality of skin fit but in 3/4th length. I wasn't too sure at that time that whether it would look good on me and without giving it a try I hopped on to adidas and reebok. While Reebok didn't have dry fit AT ALL, the Adidas Dry-FIT quality was hideous-like a villager's churidaar gone bad! Yuck!. Anywho...my mum wanted to check out some sandals for office wear from woodland and to my utter shock I realized that Woodland had started keeping gym wear! All of that was on 40% off along with other clothing and since this one had pink and purple (my 2 most favorite colors) I quickly gave it a try-And in that exact moment it was mine. Just like that. This pair of lowers was for 1400 INR and on discount I got it for 500 INR (approximately)!</div>
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However, I did have a bad experience this time with woodland too. I bought a neon orange tank top from Woodland and wore it to my gym beneath my hoodie! After jogging for half an hour I came home to realize that the front of the tank top had gone bad. (Imagine it took one gym session for it to get worn away) The idiotic store manager in Chandigarh blamed me when I took it back to show him... GRRRrr... Nonetheless I have lodged a complaint with the company and the top is still with them...Horrible...simply horrible. If you still are concerned about the pricing then the top was for 400INR after discount and 1200 INR without. <u>Bohoo to woodland for poor customer service.</u></div>
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Now that my tank was gone, I wanted to buy a new one. Fortunately I found this perky pink at West-side store. They too were having a sale. This one was for around 300 INR after discount which is a great steal! I liked a couple of tops from Remanika too. They had very fun prints going about on tops as well as on dresses. I thought it would suit my pocket as well as my weight loss efforts if I reserve buying those a couple of months later. BTW, I have already worn this vero moda tank to the gym and the material is perfectly light weight and durable. This did not get worn out. So A BIG THUMBS UP TO VERO MODA for producing good quality apparel!</div>
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One of my college friends is getting married in a couple of days. I have given my dress material along with instructions and design to my tailor and I will do an OOTD soon. I am a shoe fanatic. I collect shoes (and bags too). I dont think anyone can ever have enough heels. Heels turn me on more than jewelry I guess. So anyways, <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/getting-ready-for-wedding-ootd-ootd-p.html" target="_blank">here are the heels I wore to my friend's haldi ceremony-featured in this OOTD</a>. Those were from Tashi (from the house of Tata but they have Amore' written on them). While they are super high and super sexy, you cant run around a lot in them. This time I am going to attend the sangeet and that too at a Punjabi function where it would be considered a crime not to dance. Therefore I was looking for comfortable high heels (ok that might be a myth, OR NOT) but I was looking. When I searched every shoe shop in Chandigarh from Shoe Tree to Mochi, to Drish to Drishti to what not and found that either they had only bling or flats I was utterly disappointed. And with a sullen face when I was returning to the parking lot, I happened to cross the Bata Showroom which too had the word SALE etched over the glass window. Behind the 'Oh so Magical' word I saw a couple of attractive pair of heels. Not expecting much (the only bata I ever owned was a pair of bathroom slippers, that too as a kid) I entered the shop to realize that they were all out of my size. (Curiously Bata sandals fit me for a size 4, whereas everywhere else I'm a size 5.Hmmm...)I saw this pair tucked in a corner and while it wasn't exactly love at 1st sight, I was quite excited with the way it fit my feet! Although the pair wasn't available at a discount, it was quite a steal at 1500 INR :D</div>
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I know I have been missing for the last couple of days and on all accounts you must blame me and my laziness for it :P The period when I am at my laziest is when I have a zillion things running through my head; at times, when 'to act' would be an essential, I like treating it as 'a prerogative' and hence feel very good about being in a position of authority. Gibberish? Maybe...</div>
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Catch up on my life through <a href="http://instagram.com/seraphicgirl" target="_blank">My Instagram Page</a>. For those of you who are not on instagram, here's a weekly round of my life through pictures~!</div>
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1. <u style="font-weight: bold;">I was on a tomato +onion diet-</u>therefore for the first time I cooked tomato soup which was quite delicious to say the least :P</div>
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2.I went in to see my dietitian and despite all my efforts I had lost only 100 gms which really got me annoyed and disappointed. I decided to hit the gym nonetheless but wore my sexiest outfit. It's always good to remember the good and be reminded of what you're striving to achieve. No?</div>
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3. <b><a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/notd-my-nails-but-better.html" target="_blank">You remember my Nails of the week</a> , </b>the one I couldn't help drooling over? Well as much as I loved the color, the finish and the long lasting effect, I was beginning to grow a lil tired of all the perfection and hence went along and applied my Camieo power lasting nail glitter to add a twist of sparkle :)</div>
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4.I think good fragrances can make your day and lift your mood like no other. <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/currently-loving-bath-body-velvet.html" target="_blank">to check my post on the fragrances I'm currently loving check out this post</a>. My mum hangs this cute lil yankee candle in the car that we share and I'm in absolute love with this lil baby!</div>
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5.I could not <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/reviewswatcheslotd-new-estee-lauder.html#idc-container" target="_blank">Get enough of my Estee Lauder Gloss in Berry Lush</a> and was happily clicking away as much as I could ;)</div>
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6.I'm reading Tarun Tejpal's Velley of Masks these days. I loved his first novel, The Alchemy of Desire-that's one of my favorites. This one is quite intriguing so far...let's see how it comes along!</div>
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7 & 8. Oranges ruled my fruit list this past week. Whenever hungry I would grab one and feel so relieved and energetic, it was amazing. Also, on one of the days I was on a egg diet. If you want to know more about the tomoato diet or the egg diet-just leave me a comment and I shall do a post soon!</div>
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9.<a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/02/review-swatcheseotd-new-loreal-hip.html#idc-container" target="_blank">The Loreal HiP pigment duo is my most favorite beauty product</a> and I did a review with swatches and EOTD. Hope you enjoyed it. </div>
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Needless to say I got the L'oreal Paris New HiP (High Intensity Pigment) Metallic Shadow duo from the states and it costs about $7-8 there. It has not yet been launched in India although I checked on ebay and it is readily available there. You may check on other online portals for more information. If and when it gets launched in India I'm sure it's going to be the biggest rage for a long long loooooooong time. Presumably so, it has become one of my most favorite items in my makeup stash.</div>
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<a name='more'></a>So the product is called the <u>Metallic Shadow Duo</u> and is available in a variety of shades. The shade which I own is called <u>Gilded </u>and is numbered <u>806</u>. It has 2 colors, <u>golden and a gunmetal grey/black</u>. The duo is a <u>high intensity pigment duo </u>and comes in a <u>2.4 gm</u> pack.<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Did you know?</span></u></b></div>
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That L'oreal Paris is owned by the L'oreal group which is headquartered in Paris in the suburb of Clichy? If you knew that I bet that you didn't know that Maybelline, Garnier and L'oreal are all owned by the same group- Loreal! Ah! you knew that didn't you! Well then did you know that Nestle controls around 30% shared in L'oreal??? Aha!!! Gotcha! Also, L'oreal is the owner of other brands such as L'ancome, Vichy, Kiehl's, Diesel and also everyone's favorite-Urban Decay!!!!</div>
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<li>True to its name, the golden shade is very very metallic and super golden. No Orangish or yellowish menace going around here!</li>
<li>The black isnt that metallic but it has a gunmetal kind of effect to it. It has a lot of golden sparkle in it as you may see in the picture above. This helps the two colors in working brilliantly together!</li>
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Here is an EOTD which I created today using only the 2 pigments and I have applied them using the brush which has been enclosed in the case. The brush unlike most free brushes is of excellent quality and I like the size of the brush as it is easy to handle. The brush can be used both for application as well as blending purposes. The case provides an area especially for the brush and the mirror. What is pure genius is the fact that within the compartment there is a special place to hold the brush!</div>
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In this EOTD I was conscious about highlighting the true intensity and have thus not used the pigments sparingly. However, if used with a light hand these pigments can be used to create a very natural, subtle yet glamorous look. <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/fotd-saturday-night-look.html" target="_blank">In this FOTD which I supported a few days back</a> I had used the pigment duo on my eyes but had used the pigments very mildly.</div>
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And finally I have all my answers to why people buy these pigmented duos! I hope you do too!</div>
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After using this duo I'm a convert and happily so!</div>
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Let me know what you think because you know I <3 hearing from you!!!</div>
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First up, let me show you how the uber cool pocket mirror looks like. Please note that it's in my favorite color purple! What's better is the snake skin kind of pattern. The top slides to the left to reveal the mirror inside. The mirror is super light and fits in almost any pocket of all my handbags. It's my most favorite pocket mirror till date! <3</div>
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<i><u>I think the set can be obtained off ebay for $19 approximately</u></i></div>
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<i><u>individually the gloss is available for $18.50</u></i></div>
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The color which I am reviewing today is <b>03 Berry Lush</b>. The size of the squeezy tube is <b>7ml. </b>It has a slanted stip at the top which makes it super easy to apply evenly all over the lips and reach at all corners without making you falter!</div>
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The <b>consistency</b> of the gloss is quite thick but<b> its not sticky</b> to the extent that it makes you conscious. In fact the only thing it sticks to is your lips and <u>doesn't cause your lips to stick together </u>(LOL! I know some glosses which do! This isnt one of those.Thank God For That)</div>
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<b>What the company claims- </b><b style="color: #0d091a; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-transform: uppercase;">PRODUCT DETAILS</b></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15.953125px;">Magnify. Intensify. Electrify.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15.953125px;">See how brilliant your lips can be. Pure Color High Gloss drenches lips in the ultimate in sheer, intensely hydrating color and shine. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15.953125px;">Exclusive True Visionâ„¢ Technology creates an irresistibly dazzling high-reflective finish that lasts and lasts. </span><br />
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True to its name, the <b><span style="font-size: large;">color</span> </b>is that of a berry. Purplish with an undertone of brown. The above picture shows the pigmentation in daylight and inside a room. I think the gloss has a lot of great color to it because of which even my pigmented lips don't show through it. In the pic above I have not used any liner/balm/lipstick underneath.</div>
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<b>Staying power</b>-The gloss sits easily for 4-5 hours after which it starts fading. Once it has started fading, you can still feel that it has left a very pleasant stain on your lips and appears as if you have applied a balm on top. In this picture you can see that some of the gloss survived a heavy meal and a cup of tea. (yes, the picture has been taken after a full meal) CAN YOU IMAGINE?<br />
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<li>It does hydrate my lips and keeps them moisturized</li>
<li>It has a nice sheen to it. (Once I removed the swatch from my hand I still had lil particles of shine on!)</li>
<li>It does leave a tiny bit of stain on tea cups but nothing you will notice at first and nothing which will make you feel embarrassed!)</li>
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So the mirror and the gloss both make it to my favorites category. Let me know if you want me to review or swatch the other two glosses from this set!</div>
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-7206428459467374892013-01-30T01:55:00.001+05:302013-01-30T02:00:21.221+05:30Review: Fa Whitening Deo Roll On<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I remember when I was in school (probably in 7th grade) I had my first tryst with deodorants. You may think that's late though, but I am not a person whose sweat stinks. I mean I sweat a lot and all but I dont stink...so ya whatever. Anyways, what I also remember is at that time FA was a big rage among people my age. I think the brand had just launched its products in India and deodorants used to come in a cute tin can shaped packing. I just remember that I used to love the 'yellow' and I used it for a couple of years before I gave up on deodorants all together. However, of late I have been worrying about my dark underarms and hence I bought this cute lil bottle on my last trip to the retailer. Read on to know what I think about it :)<br />
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FA whitening deodorant comes in a bottle as a roll on and the company claims that it contains 0% alcohol and gives 24 hr protection. <u><b>PRICE</b></u>-INR105/- for 50 ml bottle.<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Did you know that </u>FA belongs to a German company by the name of Henkel which was founded in the year 1876? It took over Schwarzkopf in 1985.<br />
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Ever since I've come home (after re-locating from Bombay) I've started taking more care about my looks and my nails in particular. Since I dont have to attend regular office, I get time for myself. It's odd, however, the fact that I always tend to do my nail experiments on my mum before I try them on myself. Inevitably though every time that I do so, I curse myself because either she's dissatisfied with the outcome or she would totally ruin my hard work by being overtly fidget-ty!<br />
Today she is out of town for work. <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/notd-revlon-161-teak-rose.html" target="_blank">I removed my Revlon 161 Teak Rose (reviewed here)</a> yesterday night and could not bare to look at my bare hands for another moment so decided to give my non-manicured (is that a word ?) a face-lift!<br />
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First I applied the Sally Hansen as base coat-oh! and I have to mention that I love the plastic applicator tip of the Sally Hansen. It isn't very thick and since its plastic like its very easy to work with. So the sally hansen dried up quite quickly (I gave it 10 mins though ;) ). </div>
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The color is quite sheer and for a more mettalic effect you may go in for 2-3 coats. The color has sheen to it and I wouldn't say sparkles because that's not how it is (sparkles somehow would have made it tacky). This is a very elegant, sophisticated shiny baby pink which one may wear to almost all occasions. In a single coat it comes out to be what the phrase 'my nails but better' would mean. It will streak however and you have to be extra careful while applying it-but I overcame the fine lines and streaks by applying a top coat. </div>
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I know I look a lil tired and all but these pictures are of the time when we returned back home late in the night. So anyways, for my base makeup I used my faces foundation with the help of a wet sponge and did some contouring around my cheeks with the help <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2012/10/review-professional-15-concealer.html" target="_blank">of my professional 15 concealer camouflage makeup palette</a>.</div>
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For my eyes I used my new Loreal Hip Eye Shadow Duo Gilded 806 and the review on this baby will be up soon! On my eyes I used my regular ELF volume pumping mascara and my <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/review-incolor-no-limits-beauty-hi-tech.html" target="_blank">incolor eyeliner pen reviewed here</a>. I even used my <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2012/11/review-faces-canada-long-wear-eye.html" target="_blank">Faces Canada Longwear eye pencil reviewed here</a>.<br />
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For my lips, I lined them with Miss Claire's liner and topped it with <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/review-beauty-rush-glossy-tint-lip.html" target="_blank">Beauty Rush's Glossy Lip Tint Sheen reviewed here</a> (but for this look I used the color Better Than Bare!)<br />
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seraphicgirl1986http://www.blogger.com/profile/06442109066777834202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606880491223646532.post-79654609823993998842013-01-27T18:38:00.003+05:302013-01-28T16:04:04.715+05:30My week in pictures: The first post<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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You all know how I've recently got back <a href="http://instagram.com/seraphicgirl" target="_blank">to my INSTAGRAM</a> and I'm starting this series so that you guys can get detailed updates of what I have been up to in the week gone by.<br />
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1. I went in for a weight check to my dietitian's. With <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/quick-tip-to-up-your-metabolism-and.html" target="_blank">tips and tricks I meantioned in this POST I lost around 1-1.2 kgs in 4 days!</a><br />
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2.<a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/a-note-to-no-one-in-particular-but.html" target="_blank">I made myself a promise HERE</a>, following through, I started and finished reading The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery and then started reading The Valley of Masks by Tarun Tejpal. The section of the book which I hold closest to my heart is where he says, "<i><u>But if you tame me my life will be full of sunshine. I shall recognize the sound of a step different from all others. The other steps send me hurrying under ground. Yours will call me out of my burrow like the sound of music.</u></i>" This chapter is the best thing about the book!<br />
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3.<a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/review-lip-swatches-fotd-ads.html" target="_blank">I did a review POST of ADS lips and eye pencil</a> and this pic is one of the LOTDs' I did. Loved the color pay off!<br />
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4.This pic is of my night-time OOTD which I sleep to love in. It's light pink doodles on a baby blue base. So warmmm.....<br />
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5.I was on a dal diet for a day. You want to know what that was about? Here goes,<br />
Breakfast- Milk and fruits<br />
Lunch- Moong Dal Cheela 2 pieces (homemade)-if you want to know how I prepared that, just leave a comment below!<br />
Dinner- had to be before 7 pm and I ate moong dal sprout salad. After 7 I was not allowed to eat any salt, but I had salads, fruits and milk!<br />
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6. Finally, yesterday I went for a night out with my cousins and I really wanted to keep it basic. Hence I used <a href="http://longislandfashionterritory.blogspot.in/2013/01/review-beauty-rush-glossy-tint-lip.html" target="_blank">Beauty Rush Glossy Lip Tint Sheen which I reviewed here</a> but in a different shade and also used loreal hip duo-eyeshadow palette on my eyes. Detailed post will be up by tomorrow-with more pics!<br />
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And remember to show me some <3 on <a href="http://instagram.com/seraphicgirl" target="_blank">my INSTAGRAM here</a>!!!!</div>
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I came back from a rather eventful day and by the time I realized that I had promised you guys a post a day, the day had already passed....PHbbbtttt :P I'm sorry! Really! I am.<br />
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Anyways, so <a href="http://indianshringar.blogspot.in/" target="_blank">Dollie from Indian Shringar</a> awarded me the Liebster award. My first award. (My butt is already shaking to gungum style in my PJs, even though I can hear some religious music in the background-somebody in my neighborhood better give their religious sentiments some relief! Grr....)<br />
I had an awesome day, even though I had to wait an hour at the dietitian's/ I lost another kilo (butt shakes faster) and I utilized that hour to read another hundred pages of my current read!!!! To add to that I had an amazing time with my relatives at home and my favorite cousin, his gf (soon to be fiance) and I went for a night out! Totally rocking day and then this award! I'm on a roll (Dancie Dancie)<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 28px;">Ans-Lets see. I was out of a job, had too much makeup, got to know that people like to read reviews of this stuff, appreciated other beauty bloggers, love creating new stuff- a painting, a short story, a poem, or even a collage and presumed that someone would be interested in my opinions!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 28px;">Ans-I'm really a true blue punjabi and I'm on a diet. So I don't even let myself think about these things. Food as a favorite does not exist right now-its' merely a necessity (maybe a luxury at times), but definitely nothing to be favored!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 28px;">9. If you're in a hurry and have time for just one beauty product, which one would you use?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 28px;">Ans-I thought hard over this, and the first thing that came to my mind was my sunglasses. If that's not a product which you count as a beauty product then a lipstick for being as dynamic a creation as itself! It works on my lips, cheeks and even a creamy eye shadow at times. Good deal no?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 28px;">Ans-It would have to be David Beckham's Instinct (for men). Love the heady fragrance of a man's perfume-although this one belongs to me :*</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 28px;">BTW did you know that Liebster is a German word which means</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">So here are the blogs to whom I pass on this award (dont hate me if you have more than 300 followers!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">http://stripesandpolkas.blogspot.in/</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">http://coralcrue.blogspot.in/</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">http://www.coralsandcrimsons.com/</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">http://www.beautypassionista.co.uk/</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">http://www.allthingspretty89.com/</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">http://www.giasaysthat.com</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">http://gogzbeautytipsandtricks.blogspot.in/</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">http://lifeisafairytale-mithy.blogspot.in/</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">http://pjdiaries.blogspot.in/</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">http://the-creationofbeauty.blogspot.in/</span></span><br />
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<u><b>EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A PART OF A CONTEST, THIS ENTRY IN NO WAY IS FICTIONAL AND EVERYTHING I STATE IN THE POST IS DRAWN FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE. TO GO A STEP FURTHER, I HAVE NOT EVEN RESEARCHED OVER THE INTERNET TO WRITE THIS POST. IT IS MY PERSONAL OPINION AND IS NOT INFLUENCED BY CONTEST OR THE PRIZE THEREOF. (I will never lose my readers by concocting tales just for a mere chance to win some contest)</b></u><br />
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Having said that, this post may be treated as an ode to my mother who is the reason why I am about to tell you the tale of my tryst with coconut oil <3<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Of the days when I was still using
my mum's assistance in tying my shoe laces (of which I have no major recollection
BTW), I remember only one thing-parachute oil. Parachute oil? Really? Sounds
funny, NO? I can laugh at the thought of it now, but back then it was a part of
a very serious ritual-one which I could not afford to miss! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">If you are an Indian you
know well enough what I mean when I say parachute. You know how the name of
some brand becomes synonymous for the product it represents? Like colgate means
toothpaste, dabur means honey, amul means butter, verka - milk and so on and so
forth. Similarly, parachute means coconut oil :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">So ever since I was 2
feet tall every Saturday night we would have this ritual at home. Why saturday
night in particular? Well cause when I was small I was taught to wash my hair
only once a week (that could be partially because my mum is a working mother or
because in those days washing your hair was symbolic to luxury!). Hmmm...is
that true for you too, or was it just my family who would make me wash my hair
only once a week/in other words were we miserly????? Hmmmmmm...UPSET x-(<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">I couldnt dedicate this
post to my dad or the paternal side of my family-mostly everyone there is bald
or balding and yes, that includes girls too! Thank GOD for my mum and the
maternal side of my family. They all have hair like Rapunzel-long and thick!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Maybe my mum was too
worried that her only child would be going bald over time. So every saturday
night I would religiously sit on the floor, legs crossed while she sat on a
chair and gave me a good head massage for an hour. The special ingredients were
coconut oil and lemon juice. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">THANKS to her, I still
have plenty of hair on my head, although mine cant compete with her's cause she
still follows the coconut oil ritual....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The next story of my
tryst with coconut oil is from my teenage years. As a teenager I realized that
I had a skin disorder-like my mum, where our skin would turn super dry in winters.
And I dont mean simple flaky dry skin, I mean skin which would give you major rashes!
So while my mother resorted to coconut oil and improved her condition
significantly, I who was too cool for coconut oil switched to medicines and
still am on medication for the extra dry skin on my legs. When I'm at home I
try to use coconut oil.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It's the best oil for your hair and it existed and had
its forte in the oil industry long before any of these fancy shmancy olive
or moroccon oils<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">super moisturizing -you see all major skin brands
relying on coconut as the main ingredient in all their body creams!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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