A little beauty haul to kickstart the holiday season!

So I've been MIA from blogosphere for ages ...With a killer work schedule I haven't had a breather in months...but today after aeons I decided to finally dip my toes and test the waters of beauty blogging ;) 
I've been hopping around like a happy bunny today, it was a day full of pampering for me. A day at spa and a new hairdo later, it was time for some shopping and apart from the usual suspects of some new clothes and shoes I indulged in a bit of makeup :) 

Nivea powerfruit relax shower gel & soft rose lip balm review

Nivea sent across a little goodie bag to me a few weeks back, I was super thrilled by this cutesy eco-friendly bag with retro pinups. I've been asked by friends countless times where did I snag this one from..its really cute!
In the 'IT' bag were two latest fruity and floral based launches from Nivea for Spring Summer season.I love toting this little bag around, isn't it like the cutest thing ever?
I have been testing both these products for a while now, but as I was banished from the virtual world I couldn't post the reviews. Finally now that I finally have broadband,I have decided to power ahead and get on with my regular posting schedule.

 First up the trusty good old shower gel from  Nivea, it comes with a blue sidekick of a loofah
.Its supposed to be charged with the goodness of acai berry and blueberries.This is pH skin balanced and dermatologically approved.The packaging looks nice and soothing and is functional with a simple flip top.
The gel is mildly fragrant and texture is just right not too thick, not to runny.Its leaves my skin feeling fresh, though not superbly hydrating I can get by with a light moisturizing lotion after using this shower gel.
Priced at Rs 175/- for 250 ml its a good value for money everyday shower gel.I'd recommend and would be checking out more variants in this range

Avène helps you get closer to the sun this summer!

Summer brings with it a host of skin care worries, and what better way to groom yourself this season than with AVÈNE range of sun protection.

· Formulated with the natural Avène Thermal Spring Water, the AVÈNE range has natural therapeutic properties on the skin (anti inflammatory, anti free radicals and soothing effect).

· Thanks to a unique combination of patented sunscreens agents, AVENE products give very High level of protection – with SPF factor 50. The range is a complete answer to problems related to sun radiation that include sun tan, sun burn, photo aging, risk of skin cancer, photodermatosis, photosensibilisation risk, problems post dermatological/ cosmetological procedure and prevention of chloasma during pregnancy.                                                     

· AVÈNE Sun protection products are not only formulated in remarkably pleasant-to-use textures but also are highly water and perspiration resistant (an important aspect in the Indian hot and humid weather conditions). The cosmetic appeal of the formula is remarkable as the ultra-fluid, silky soft emulsions are non-shiny and leave the skin satin-smooth.

· The products fulfill the needs of every skin type in India by offering two variants: one for dry to very dry sensitive skin and the other for normal and combination sensitive skin.

· The formula are Paraben Free (ingredients known to cause skin allergies) which boasts about their quality and effectiveness along with excellent cosmetic qualities. The products are 100% photostable which means the formulation does not degrade after exposure to sun.

· The unique packaging delivers a precise quantity of product on each pump, allowing application of correct quantity by consumers for a complete protection. (e.g. seven pump for face and neck of an adult).

New Launch-Yummy & frutilicious lip gloss from The Body Shop

Indulge Yourself into the Yummy and Fruitilcious Lip-gloss range from The Body Shop

High-impact, glossy colours with many amazing flavours. Theses luscious lip glosses delivers super-shiny, sheer colour.

Super shiny

Sheer colour

Natural flavor

7 Flavours available: Mint, Lychee, Cocoa, Strawberry, Raspberry, Peach & Pink Grapefruit

Play with fruity colours

New Lip Gloss - Price: Rs. 695

ABOUT THE BODY SHOP

At The Body Shop, we believe true beauty comes from the heart, for us beauty is much more than a pretty face. It’s about feeling good and doing good too.
We make our products with love and care. We source some of the finest raw ingredients from the four corners of the globe. We harness the skills of artisan farmers and add our expertise to create effective products that are wonderful to use. 
We trade fairly so communities benefit as well as you. We never test on animals, and all our products are 100% vegetarian. We campaign with passion on issues close to our heart, because activism is in our blood. 
We always keep people, animals and the planet in mind. So when you shop with us, you are choosing.

BEAUTY WITH HEART

MAC Limited Edition Collection-Strength in stores now!

COLOUR IS A VEHICLE FOR WOMEN

TO FLEX THEIR FEMININITY, AND

MŸAŸC’S NEW COLLECTION REFLECTS

THIS STATE OF MIND AND STYLE.

IT STARTS WITH DRAMATIC EYES AND

LIPS PUMPED UP WITH VIVID COLOUR

TO PROJECT POWER WHILE CHEEKS

ARE SOFTLY CHISELED WITH

NATURAL TONES. AND, NAILING IT

FOR OVERALL PRESENTATION,

MŸAŸC’S HIGH-GLOSS NAIL LACQUER.

LIPSTICK

Party Parrot Bright red pink (matte)-

Ladies this is already sold out in quite a few stores, so if you have been waiting for re-promote of this gorgeous hsade, then HURRY!

Pink Pigeon Bright cleanest pink (matte)

Strong Woman Bright violet (matte)

March Cain Spring Summer'13 collection unveiled in South Mumbai

MARC CAIN CELEBRATES ITS NEW STORE OPENING IN SOUTH MUMBAI WITH THE LAUNCH OF AN EXQUISITE NEW SPRING SUMMER 13 COLLECTION

Marc Cain, the international fashion company, celebrates the opening of its new mono-label-store at the heart of south Mumbai, India. The store is located in the well-known Napean Sea Road where the crème de la crème of Mumbai reside. This will be the 150^th store worldwide for the fashion brand which is represented in 59 countries globally with more than 1500 additional sales areas in upmarket retail trade stores.

Punit Agarwal, owner of Marc Cain Franchise Stores in India and UAE along with Norbert Lock, Managing Director Wholesale & Retail Marc Cain hosted a rose champagne evening to mark the opening of the new store.

Omved Ultra light Day and Night moisturiser

Omved is holistic lifestyle brand retailing products which take care of your physical and spiritual well being.Every Omved product is based on the 5000 year old Vedic scriptures,product range is as diverse as apparel, devotional material,yoga,skincare etc. A brainchild of Priti Mehta and Sucheta Khandwala; Omved is the newest venture of the J.E. Hammer Group, a privately held multi-national, multi-business German conglomerate, highly respected globally for its trust and integrity.

All of Omved's skincare products are created with ethically sourced material and in accordance with principles of Ayurveda.Omved Ultra light Day and Night moisturiser is one such herbal elixir which is free of harsh chemicals and create a soothed skin.

Packaging-The lotion is packaged in dark brown heavy glass bottle and gives it a bit of medicinal look, the dark opaque glass makes it nearly impossible to figure out how much product has been used up. The pump dispenser is a great addition.

Free of parabens,silicones, petrochems, phthalates and other such gunk! (Thank God for small mercies!!)

Falguni Mehta's latest Jadau jewellery collection

FALGUNI MEHTA PRESENTS HER SPRING SUMMER 2013 JADAU JEWELLERY COLLECTION AT DESIGN ONE EXHIBITION 

Jadau jewellery designer Falguni Mehta presents her spring summer 2013 collection at the Design One Exhibition.

 Date- Thursday , 7^th March 2013

Venue-Members Enclosure, Turf Club

Time-11:30 am to 7:00 pm

The colors and stones used for this collection are earthy tones highlighted by floral colors like pink, peach, reds and greens. These are reflected in the spring summer line by use of tourmalines, rubies and emeralds. All the jewelry is made of precious materials, gold, uncut diamonds, rubies, emeralds and exquisite basra pearls.

ESTÉE LAUDER INTRODUCES VIOLET UNDERGROUND

ESTÉE LAUDER INTRODUCES

VIOLET UNDERGROUND

BY TOM PECHEUX, CREATIVE MAKEUP DIRECTOR, ESTÉE LAUDER

“We created a dramatic fashion look with a touch of fantasy. Inspired by glam rock, women can play dress up with color and become a character that encompasses mystery, opulence, sex and confidence.

It can transform her world.”

Tom Pecheux, Creative Makeup Director, Estée Lauder

Introducing a new multi-dimensional, limited edition trend collection, Estée Lauder Pure Color Violet Underground.  Inspired by multiple cultures, styles and textures, this collection is the ultimate fusion of high style and street chic.  The makeup in Pure Color Violet Underground takes glam rock to a new dimension with a fantastical aesthetic revolution of deep, vibrant violet and fuchsia tones.

Clinique Chubby sticks-Have a kiss of color!

Have a Kiss of Colour!

Make lips the main attraction for Valentine’s Day by layering textures, adding dimension and a gentle iridescence. Get lips all dressed up and ready to shine for Valentine’s Day with luscious shades of Pink and Red.

Clinique’s Global Colour Artist Jenna Menard explains how.

Shehla Khan Presents Sonam Kapoor in her latest cocktail line Dark Romance

Shehla Khan Presents Dark Romance

2013 Cocktail Line 

Her new western wear collection for Valentine's Day.

Shehla Khan has redefined the term sexy for Valentine's Day. With her new collection Dark Romance, Shehla has veered from the pastel shades of the summer collection and has now opted for darker, bolder colours yet laying emphasis to the skin with skin tones.  Boudoir, being the mood of the collection, Shehla has used sheer and lace to give her pieces the rich appeal at the same time creating an alluring, come-hither look. 

MAC Marilyn limited edition lipstick Charmed I'm sure

Imagine if the ultimate retro siren -Marilyn were to be a lipstick what would she look like?
Hmmm... no need to rack your brain my lovelies, MAC did all the intellectual heavy lifting for us.
Charmed I'm sure a matte true red is the essence of a DIVA!

I waited for the Marilyn collection launch for months and when I finally spotted the range,I couldn't take my eyes of Charmed I'm sure. Its the perfect demi matte texture, creamier than MAC Ruby Woo.Its a true red which stuck the perfect balance of yellow and blue. Its got a hint of blue which gives it a slightly cooler look.Its a surprisingly versatile color which works well on a range of complexions.

MAC Marilyn collection lippies come in a glossy black tube with Marilyn's monochromatic image and red signature emblazoned on the lipstick cap.The outer sleeve of the lipstick case also has the same Marilyn image and the glam packaging was a major draw for me.

A little MAC Marilyn sneak peak & some more MAC;)

The newest kids in my Vanity care which are giving a nervous to my other occupants of my vanity case are these babies from MAC :)
Two pieces from MAC Marilyn collection are the Pièce de résistance of my vanity, I cant stop gushing over Charmed I'm sure,I'm so charmed by this little vixen o f a shade, I think I'll even wear it to bed ;)
The MAC Rapidblack penultimate eye liner is what the perfect winged eyeliners are made of  and creates the inkiest slinkiest black lines.

MAC Marilyn collection-Charmed I'm sure- droool isn't she a beauty :)

MAC & Carine Roitfeld Collection in Indian Stores Now!

Edgy and provocative, image-maker, editor and stylist, Carine Roitfeld edits her signature look into a collection of chic colours and tools inspired by her aesthetic, featuring limited-edition shades and two new seductive Eye and Cheek compacts.

This collection is a part of Fall 2012 range,so you can expect lots of neutral tones here.If you are looking for some everyday sober yet sophisticate matte look then this collection is for you.

M.A.C Presents Marilyn Monroe Limited edition collection

M.A.C Presents Marilyn Monroe

M∙A∙C Marilyn Monroe, a colour collection that channels the legend’s lustre and sex appeal in shades and formulas meticulously Marilyn. 

Lipsticks in rapturous reds, gleaming Dazzleglass, a dramatic 35 Lash, False Lashes Extreme Black and Eye Shadows in shimmering metallic and 

diamond tones provide silver-screen allure. The finishing touch: Nail Lacquers destined to be a girl’s best friend and Beauty Powder to evoke that flawless Forever Marilyn.

 

 

LIPSTICK

Scarlet Ibis  Bright orange red (Matte)

Love Goddess  Mid-tone pink red (Satin)

Charmed I’m Sure  Dark true red (Matte)

New Clinique Even Better Concealer -Orange Tone for India

The Newest Addition To Clinique’s Even Better Team

Introducing Even Better Concealer

Clinique was one of the first cosmetic companies to deliver a solution for uneven skin tone.  Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector was the first treatment serum that offered prescription strength effectiveness in visibly reducing dark spots, age spots and acne scarring.  The experts at the Clinique Laboratories also brought a powerful treatment technology to a foundation with Even Better Makeup SPF 15 to address and conceal discolouration immediately and over time.  Now, Clinique’s Even Better product line-up has gotten - well, even better.  Introducing Even Better Concealer designed to help camouflage dark spots and cover under eye circles.

In addition to addressing hyperpigmentation over time, women want to conceal facial discolouration - immediately.  The blend of pigments in Even Better Concealer quickly conceals imperfections.  Dark spots and discoloration are covered instantly to help skin look more even toned, under eye circles are hidden, and Vitamin C helps skin look radiant.    

Even Better Concealer has a creamy texture allowing for smooth, buildable coverage that blends effortlessly onto the skin without being dry or cakey.  The longwearing formula is water, sweat and humidity resistant, and doesn’t smudge or streak leaving skin with a natural finish.

Now in Stores in India-M.A.C Prep & Prime Natural Radiance

M.A.C Prep & Prime Natural Radiance

Every Artist knows the secret to creating a flawless look is a smooth well-prepped canvas.  
Introducing Prep + Prime Natural Radiance, formulated for oily and combination skin. 

This silky gel emulsion hydrates and primes to improve the application of foundation or powder. Contains rosemary and barley extracts, as well as long-term oil controlling ingredients, laminaria extract and silica. Chestnut and white willow bark extract retexturize and smooth skin. 

 Tangerine peel extract and vitamins E and C protect with antioxidants, as caffeine calms and reduces redness. Golden light illuminating pearl powders reflect for optic brightening.

M.A.C Prep & Prime Natural Radiance is priced at 2,250 INR, and is now available across all M.A.C stores in India.

MAC Marilyn Monroe Collection in stores in India now!

The most eagerly awaited MAC Limited edition collection-Marilyn Monroe collection after months of wait finally hit the MAC's Indian stores today. 
If you have been a fan of retro pin ups and bold red lips this collection is meant for you.
 I'll be putting up a detailed post soon but I wanted to give all you Girls a heads up to go check this out, I have a pretty strong feeling that this will go out of stock real soon.

HAUTE COUTURE WITH A TOUCH OF VINEGAR

THE FASHION HOUSE OPENS ‘UPPER DECK’ FOR ALL YOUR PARTY WEAR NEEDS

Mumbai, December 3, 2012 - Fashion has many flavors …Chic, Vintage, Classic, Retro, Bohemian, and Punk. Introducing Upper Deck; The Couture line from Spanish clothing brand Vinegar.  Upper Deck will showcase a wondrous medley of fashion, colors, cuts, styles and silhouettes. High on glamour, bling and drama, Upper Deck- the Couture collection at Vinegar boasts of myriads of designs tailor-made for modern Indian fashionista!

You can expect to find a diamond mine of quirky fun individualistic clothing at the Upper deck from Vinegar which is one of the most creative, cutting edge clothing brands’ in the world. From vintage one offs to floral frocks, insanely creative jewellery, it houses the most exquisite couture line inspired from the runways of the world. Choose from cocktail dresses, evening gowns, Sheath dresses, bodice dresses, jumpsuits or above-the-knee simple dresses with bold color-blocking, Upper Deck at Vinegar will leave you spoilt for choice.

Never settling for simply mainstream Upper Deck adds a mix of global influences to create the perfect mix of couture for its consumers.

ESTÉE LAUDER REVITALIZING SUPREME GLOBAL ANTI-AGING CREME

ESTÉE LAUDER  

REVITALIZING SUPREME GLOBAL ANTI-AGING CREME

The Cosmetic Leader in Genetic Aging Introduces Estée Lauder’s First Global Anti-Aging Creme …

A Breakthrough, Multi-Action Supreme Creme That Turns on Multiple Anti-Aging Pathways

with One “Master Switch” to Beautifully Revitalize the Look of Skin

Estée Lauder’s philosophy “Every Woman Can Be Beautiful” is a universal truth that empowers women around the world; however, every woman has her own unique approach to beauty. In fact, after conducting extensive consumer studies, Estée Lauder uncovered that there is a specific modern woman looking for a simplistic approach to beauty - she wants an advanced multi-tasking creme to anticipate her skin’s changing needs. Inspired by these findings and cutting-edge genetic research, Estée Lauder introduces its first global anti-aging creme developed specifically for this particular woman - a breakthrough, high-performance, multi-action creme so extraordinary, it can only be called REVITALIZING SUPREME GLOBAL ANTI-AGING CREME.

As skin ages, it begins to feel dry, losing its youthful radiance, and its needs are constantly changing.  By reactivating skin’s natural ability to look younger, REVITALIZING SUPREME GLOBAL ANTI-AGING CREME anticipates and responds to skin’s changing needs, delivering advanced science, nutrients and moisture deep within skin’s surface to help delay the look of signs of aging. With 10 patents worldwide, this supremely lightweight, high-performance, multi-action creme features Estée Lauder’s new, breakthrough IntuiGen Technology™ to beautifully revitalize the look of skin. Derived from nature, this powerful technology helps revitalize skin from within, addressing multiple visible signs of aging by supporting skin’s natural activation of Nrf2, a “master switch” that turns on multiple anti-aging pathways within the skin.  The breakthrough formula also features an advanced SIRT-1 Technology to help rejuvenate the look of skin by providing cells with more time to carry out their natural restorative functions. Additionally, a powerful Barrier-Building Complex, potent anti-irritants and anti-oxidants nourish skin with replenishing moisture and nutrients to help skin resist the signs of aging. With every silky-soft touch, skin is more compact, supple and beautifully revitalized, as the multiple signs of aging are measurably reduced.