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{PHOTO DIARY} A trip to Suryagarh, Jaisalmer

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Suryagarh, Jaisalmer is truly a gateway to the Thar Desert. By the time I made it to Jodhpur station, I had absolutely no idea as to what to anticipate in the coming ride to Jaisalmer. The roads were beyond brilliant, the deserts were enchanting, and the views were breath-taking enough to keep me excited all through the ride. Breaking away from the regular forts and hotel properties, Suryagarh stands tall in solitary splendour. The first look of the hotel delivers a heritage experience that comes blended with modern luxuries. At the entrance I had folk singers and dancers welcome me and the royal rose petal shower just took away all the tiredness too. 


A grand welcome!
My beautiful room

Personalized schedule!
A desert facing room view!
As soon as I checked in, I was given a schedule for the evening which I have to admit was the one of the best highlights of the trip. A majestic dinner at the dunes, under the starry night sky coupled with the tunes of folk music made me feel like everything was infinite! And yes, the food prepared on the site was glorious.

Breathtaking decor amidst dunes

Wine and folk music, perfect life!

Day two promised an idyllic holi celebration with traditional Rajasthani delicacies and dance performances in the backdrop by the Famous Langa Musicians Mehboob Khan and party. The festival of holi could have never been this spectacular as it was at Suryagarh, this year. I ended up having 8 glasses of legit bhang and everything else is a memory! ;)

grand holi celebrations!

The blogger brigade, Sherry, Vaibhav, Pradipta and me :)
The evening was spent exploring the property. Right from the entrance — with its large doorways, water bodies and arches —Suryagarh transports one to the age of royalty. e property, with three floors, has 62 rooms and suites; a spa called Rait; a fitness centre called Akhara; restaurants Nosh and Legends of Marwad; Draksh, the bar; Tash, the cards and billiards room; and Neel, the indoor swimming pool. Every corner and space in this fort reflects the effort that went into its building. There are memorabilia, photo galleries with pictures of locals and surroundings; display of antiques and everything Jaisalmer! I ended up having dinner at Nosh that as casual seating with interesting artwork. It’s a coffee shop that opens around the clock and serves great deal of comfort food.



Indoor swimming pool
Day three was planned at the helm of nature. We started out with a one-of-a-kind breakfast with peacocks at 6 am. Later part of the day was dedicated to a city tour wherein we visited the golden yellow Jaisalmer Fort. The fort stands almost 30 meters over the city and houses an entire living area within its huge rampart. Me, Pardipta from Popxo and Sherry Shroff had a lot of fun taking these photos. 

Posing at the Jaisalmer fort

Trying out local outfits, sheer work of beauty.
Luxury and royalty got hitched as we indulged in a majestic lunch with the members of Suryagarh family. It was a wonderful lunch with continuous conversations and lots of wine. An elegant preparation of dishes were served in multiple courses showcasing the chef’s expertise of cooking. 

Scrumptious meal with larger than life decor.
Taking the journey forward, I headed out to the Rait SPA. Named in reverence to the sand, this was one of the most indulging destinations within the hotel. I opted for an intoxicating oil and rait treatment that had me feel tranquil all through. I also shot an outfit post that I will be sharing soon on the blog and trust me it’s one of the best shoots done so far :)

A glimpse of the editorial look-book that is coming up next! 
Last night at Suryagarh was the second best highlight of the trip. The evening was set against the backdrop of the hotel, by the lakeside. The dinner table on site was glorious; the lighting, mesmerizing folk singers, the people and the stars bearing down was an experience that’s unmatched.

Dinner under the starry sky, by the lakeside at Suryagarh
Enchanting decor (left) and the most gorgeous looking dinner table (right)
My visit to Jaisalmer was a luxe revival with an imperial twist courtesy Suryagarh. The action packed FAM trip will always remain memorable because of the amazing hospitality, the bloggers I met in the due course (Sherry & Pardipta) and the perfect publicist of the brand, Ekta who ensured that we were all comfortable at all times! 

Plan a monsoon vacation to Suryagarh and you guys will thank me later.

The room tariff starts at  ₹  16,000/- You can check out the property at www.suryagarh.com


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3 Trends To Bookmark This Summer

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Summers make every girl happy! And while I don't follow rules, fashion forecasts mainly because my style statement is very comfortable, I am listing down three styles that I will be endorsing this season (religiously)





Style #1: Prints
You would have hardly seen me sport a body con dress and this is my recent purchase from koovs.com. Go all out in prints this season. Wear tribal, floral prints or tops with artistic inspiration. Printed fabrics look absolutely feminine and very stylish!

Style #2: Pop of color
While neons have been big in the fashion circuit for sometime now, make sure you add a pop of colour to your outfit this summer. The best way to sport some color is to opt for statement accessories like bags, arm candy or shoes. I love my neon colored bag with studs embellished in it from Bata. You must check out their new collection that boasts of tasteful colors, patterns and styles :) 

Style #3: Shoes
I know you like to wear slip-ons and strappy sandals but trust me the fashion scene is floating with all kinds of shoes and flat shoes this season. Opt for tan/neutral coloured shoes that will compliment any outfit.


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#MakeupForDifference Fab Bag March Review

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The Fab Bag team sent over their super cute and really impressive March #Fabbag for a review! Ok, they don't really need an introduction but I am amazed with the new developments they are doing to cater to every woman's beauty needs. The reason why I am highlighting it is because before I received this bag, I actually took a beauty quiz that helped this brand to understand my needs better and the proof was the Mach bag. Check out what all did I get in today's post... 




One thing that I loved about this bag in particular is the quote it has printed on it's pouch. I firmly believe that beauty is about being yourself and that one only needs makeup to enhance their features and not to hide their imperfections. The March fabbag has a Soultree kajal, something I had been longing to try since its made out of organic ghee and 100% natural pigments. It comes in a beautiful packaging that reads AYURVEDIC in bold. The second product that I am extremely excited to try is Inveda BB cream that is appropriate for all skin types. The 8 in 1 cream comes with Magnolia and Almond and comes with an SPF 20. I did wear it once to work and even though the cream reads fair colour, it blends well in my skin tone.  The next product in the line is a voluminous hair spray-gel. I used it for a few hair tutorials that I will be sharing soon on the blog and the results well, are great! The spray gel holds the hair to give the desired volume and doesn't even make it look sticky. A lipstick is what a girl needs in her makeup box to look fresh and beautiful. The rosy shade from Palladio is appropriate for any party and yes I recommend it to all :)

The surprise however in this March Fab bag is the little jewelry that the team added in the bag. I received a rose gold bracelet that I can't wait to style. If you haven't subscribed to the Fab Bag yet, then go ahead, do it now. Treat yourself to some beauty essentials every month and get a chance to try new products and new brands.


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Smokey's BBQ and Grill Review

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There are times when you crave exquisite dishes and then the next thing you do to satiate your craving is to look up on the internet and search for a place that serves the best of what you want. Going to  Smokey's BBQ and Grill at Cyberhub Gurgaon wasn't a very natural decision but worth every bite!

Smokeys BBQ and Grill Cyberhub
Smoked Apple Mojito, Mint Mojito, Smoked molecular Cocktail
Fish N Chips
Spinach and Ricotta ravioli 
Bacon N Lamb burger
As soon as you enter Smokey's, you know it's got an ambiance that you can't miss. The rustic, woody decor radiates casual warmth making it a perfect place for late night dinners and extended drink sessions. The place houses freshly barbecued meats that boasts of perfect hint of firewood oven in every bite. The cocktail list has floral & fresh fruit infusions smoked & molecular cocktails. 

Drinks: For drinks, we ordered apple soaked mojito (mocktail), mint mojito and a smoked molecular cocktail. While the mojito lacked potency, the smoked molecular cocktail worked really well with the our combination of starters! 

Starters: We ordered chicken wings that were marinated with house bbq sauce and glazed with south west mop sauce. An ideal way to whet the appetite indeed. Along with the chicken wings we ordered loaded potato skin which is basically potatoes stuffed with sour cream, chives and oozing cheddar cheese that adds a perfect texture to the potatoes.

Mains: You won't usually eat ravioli at  bbq joint, but then I am Miss Guiltybytes and I ended up ordering Spinach and Ricotta ravioli which by the way is yum. It comes tossed in yummy tomato caper sauce that lingers on the palette. For burger, we had Bacon N Lamb burger which had a very juicy and nicely seasoned patty in it. It had a very rich flavor of thyme and was served with baconnaise. In the steaks and meats we again took a different route and settled in for Fish N Chips. If I were to only rate the fish and chips then I would rate it 10 on 10. The tartare sauce was equally mouthwatering! 

Service: The staff is extremely friendly and the service is prompt.

Cost: Well this place is expensive and a meal for two with a round of drinks cost around INR 3500 + taxes

Final Rating: 8/10

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DIY AT HOME BEAUTY HACKS

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Don't you just hate it when you run out of you favorite beauty products at home? Well my today's blog post will help you in creating a cheat sheet that you will absolutely love. I have a home made bronzer recipe, an alternate for makeup remover and much more...

Here's what you can learn from today's video-

1. Use Vaseline to remove eye-makeup and to condition your eye lashes. 
2. Use cocoa powder and cinnamon as a bronzer to highlight cheeks and jawline.
3. Use coconut oil to remove makeup when you run out of your makeup remover. Make sure to rise it immediately and rub the residue to massage your skin.
4. Use baby powder as a dry shampoo to combat oily hair or an oily scalp. 
5. Use mascara as a gel look alike eye liner.

Learn how to make a bronzer using cocoa powder in the new video below-


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Review: Nioxin Dermabrasion Hair Treatment

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Sometimes all you need is 20 minutes for your hair! When I say 20, it includes using a cleanser, a scalp revitaliser and a scalp treatment. I had the opportunity to try P&G salon's unique brand- NIOXIN, a salon solution for thicker fuller looking hair. 

During and After the Treatment!
Nioxin products are aimed to combat thinning of the hair. Thinning hair occurs along a spectrum that ranges from barely noticeable thinning to significant thinning/hair loss. With their consumer insights, they have come up with the most appropriate definition for hair thinning; 
Thinning Hair = A Poor Scalp Environment + Fewer Hair Strands + Finer Hair Strands.

The three-part system comprises of a cleanser, scalp therapy and treatment which are formulated with custom-tailored ingredients that address each of the areas of hair biology in different combinations. the 3 part hair therapy included-
-Derma renew service (Facial for scalp): cleansing hair and scalp to remove sebum 
-Density protect: conditioning and protecting hair to help reduce hair loss due to breakage,
-Density repair: by thickening each hair strand.

The therapy was over in almost 20 minutes and the first impression of my hair looked very convincing. The salon staff recommend me to undergo this treatment once every month or twice a month in order to get satisfactory results and to combat hair fall. The first week post the treatment, I have noticed a slight reduction in hair fall but I still think that a few more sessions will address the long term concerns. 

Do I recommend this? Absolutely. Go ahead and give it a try, one session will promise you softer hair with (basic) damage control.

3 part Trial system costs INR 2390 

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A Desert Cinderella at Suryagarh, Jaisalmer

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Architecturally untainted and true to an ancient craft, Suryagarh hotel offers its guests a magnificent sense of space. The architecture is a representation of a unique way of desert life that carefully preserves the traditions of the past with the right hint of a modern expression. This editorial shoot was planned keeping the modern-day side of Suryagrah in mind where I wandered as a desert Cinderella! 










The chariot travelled me back to the fairy-tale times wherein the protagonist chanced upon to meet the love of her life. Suryagarh truly is an illustration of the fantasy land amidst dunes. It takes the path less traveled that uncovers secrets of a land that has been cloaked in legends. I chose to dress up in my favourite Little Black Dress, with some majestic accessories. I love how a boyfriend blazer helps me in a swift transformation of my look. The layer adds a formal touch to the dress and the statement accessories enhances the overall appearance. 

I would generally adopt colours with an LBD but I also know that one can’t go wrong with Monochrome. Wearing a Dorothy Perkins is like a tryst with wanton luxury, a style easy to convey. Suryagarh’s design is a testimony to the splendour and panoply of Rajputana. I wandered like a Jaisalmer heir in between the exquisite structures wearing a statement neckpiece that was admirably bright in the daylight. You have to travel to this place to comprehend the grandeur it offers, the sort of indulging that heretofore is the honour of princelings. 

You can read about my complete travel experience here. Hope you enjoyed reading this post as much as I loved creating it :) 

Location- Suryagrah, Jaisalmer
Dress- Forever21
Boyfriend Blazer- Zara
Clutch- Dorothy Perkins for Jabong
Statement Neckpiece- Stylefiesta
Shoes- Asos
Ring- Also Accessories

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Review: Diva Spiced, Meharchand Market

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I have to thank Chef Ritu Dalmia for introducing authentic modern Asian cuisine to my palette and for reinforcing my faith in appetising vegetarian food. Situated at Meherchand market, ‘DIVA Spiced’ truly echoes Ritu’s signature flair of fresh and wholesome ingredients. I have been a fan of her work and her travel shows and reviewing her restaurant was a notable experience indeed :)


Beetroot salad (left),  Bomra’s tomato salad
Spicy Mushroom salad 
Asian Tapas- crystal (veg) dumplings
Phyllo Pastry Samosa 
Corn and Tofu cakes 
papaya curry flavoured dish with kokum
Beetroot burger
Spiced Mess (left), salted caramel tart with maple ice cream 
The DIVA Spiced has a menu which is a culmination of essences, spices and novelties from the South East Asian belt. There is a lot to choose from, even when it comes to vegan options. Would you believe me, if I told you that my review highlights green side of the menu? Well YES. I indulged in some of most delicious vegan food. But before that I have to comment on the ambiance of this pretty, little place. Spiced has a cozy ambiance and the interiors boast of contemporary café like feel with a hint of vintage. 

For drinks we ordered wild berries and passion fruit mango smoothie. 
We started out with Asian Tapas that included different crystal (veg) dumplings. Chinese greens, asparagus and garlic dumpling had a zesty flavour with garlic dominating the assortment. My favourite pick was slow roasted pumpkin and water chestnuts, outright delish! Wild mushrooms with roasted carrots and chives dumplings were much-loved as well. 

Among salads I loved trying Spicy Mushroom salad with fresh chilli, maple dressing, sesame and caramelized nuts. The maple dressing and caramelized nuts added a perfect sweet savour while chillies gave it the right amount of thrill. Another favourite has to be the fresh beetroot salad that was accompanied with guacamole, shredded coconut and Thai red chillies. Jaggery dressing was an absolute front runner in our third salad, Bomra’s tomato salad. With fresh tomatoes, sesame, tamarind and jiggery dressing, this salad could be your ‘it’ salad!  

Up next were appetisers, the corn and tofu cakes were beautifully presented and were mouth melting. But the winning appetizer in this meal was the Phyllo Pastry Samosa with glass noodles and shitake mushrooms, an absolute must have.

We moved on to the mains with papaya curry flavoured dish with kokum, lychees, chillies and ginger served with rice noodles that exploded in the mouth with layered flavours. It’s a dish that I would recommend to all vegans out there. The beetroot burger however, lacked some spices but the burger bun was fresh and the patty was moist. 

We were stuffed by the time dessert arrived! The fresh basil ice cream was stellar. Being a caramel hoarder, the salted caramel tart with maple ice cream was a heaven in the plate. Another special dessert was the Spiced Mess made up of lemon grass meringue with mascarpone cream and berry compote. 

It was a lovely experience and I do recommend DIVA Spiced to the ones who want to try Asian cuisines with a fresh take! 

Service: The staff is extremely friendly and the service is prompt.

Cost: Meal for two costs around INR 2200/- + taxes

Final Rating: 8.5/10

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How To Style Denim Jeans in 3 Different Ways

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Every girl loves to shop but I also love to re-purpose some of my favorite pieces form the wardrobe. Talking of favorites, I swear by my skinny denims and yes it's my go to outfit most of the times in my life. It's amazing how a pair of denims can be styled differently depending on the mood. As part of my budget fashion series, I bring to you my new video that will help you style you denims for three different occasions.  


Look #1 Casual Chic Look


When you think of denims you know you are going to opt for an extremely comfortable yet a laid back look! My casual look is comfortable but super chic at the same time. I paired my skinny denims with a bold printed shirt (my favorite camo) and heeled boots. Also, for hair I tied a messy, side ponytail for a playful appearance 

Look #2 Casual Friday Work Look


I love Fridays at work mostly because I get to break free from the formal trousers and pants. Dressing up denims to work can look super casual or super stylish. I opted for a denim on denim trend and added a casual jacket in baby pink colour to complete the look. Nude heels and a formal bag will also do the trick :)

Look #3 Party/Date Night Look


Dress you denims to a party or a date with a formal looking boyfriend jacket, statement neck-piece and a bold clutch. Opting for monochromes will make you look all dressed up. And yes, don't forget to sport the sexy stilettos with your denims.  

Here's the full video that will inspire you to dress you denims in different ways-


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10 Mini Cheesecake That prove The Best Things Come In Small Packages

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Cheesecakes, they are so unreal that it is basically love made visible! Good things come in all shape and sizes and that's why today on the blog we have some of the best looking yet mini cheesecake(s) you would want to gobble down right now. After-all, a day without some cake drooling is a day wasted! 

1. The only strip we would love to flaunt is this berry Stripe. Love em no-bake mini cheesecakes.

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2. Because a balanced diet is a chocolate filling in both the layers! Oh and some whipped cream coupled with berry toppings :)

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3. Forget love we'd rather dip in glazed chocolate syrup with strawberries. How gorgeous is this  mini  strawberry cheesecake.

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6. And for the rest of us, there's a mini blueberry cheesecake to feel better. #Nomnom

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7. If only my mommy gave me cookies and cream cheesecake with milk, I'd never cry to sleep.

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8. Any friend of coffee is a friend of mine. And that makes Bailey's my best friend in this coffee baileys mini cheesecake. 

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9. Because we loved Nutella even before the internet made it cool :P

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10. Because they say; happiness comes in salty water or a salty caramel cheesecake :D

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Guess it's time to eat a mini cheesecake, after-all it's someone's birthday somewhere in the world. 

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Philips Air Purifier Review, India

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While I don't write a lot on everyday living gadgets, Philips Air Purifier is one innovation I couldn't refuse to review. I personally am a big fan of Philips consumer products and I love how it continues to innovate in personal health and well-being category. The Philips Air Purifier is designed to manage the quality of indoor air and because I have seen significant improvement in my mother's health (who by the way happens to be asthmatic), I am eager to share my experience today...


We all know how pivotal is the air that we breathe to our health, but do we actually realize or rather care about the quality of air in a closed space? Honestly, living in a Military cantonment area I was convinced that it happens to be the most clean/green place in Delhi and that the air we breathe is much more pure until I used the Air Purifier.  We installed the Philips Air Purifier AC4072 in my parent's room only to observe some significant changes. The machine comes with an advanced filtration system and 4-step LED indicators showing air quality level. The LED light turned red as soon as we connected the machine which also suggested the high level of air contamination. It took almost 3-4 hours for the LED light to turn purple and then finally blue indicating clean, #PureAir. If I don't talk in technical terms, then the idea of this machine is to empower people to take control of the quality of air they breathe and keep away germs and bacteria that cause air borne diseases.  

According to other international studies indoor air across the world is between 10-30 times more polluted than outdoor air and 80% of the world’s population breathes polluted air that exceeds the WHO prescribed level of Particulate Matter (PM). With my mother being an asthma patient, I have observed the impact Philips Air purifier has made on her health. The air inside her room is pure, she can breathe easy without wheezing and yes she loves to do her yoga while the Air Purifier is turned on. The Air Purifier comes with a unique VitaShield technology that purifers the air through a 4-stage filtration process removing 99.7% airborne particles and let me tell you the light indicators look and feel extremely convincing! 

Product Specification
The machine is sleek and looks stylish! If you have a contemporary setup at home with whites leading the design aesthetics then this machine will blend in with you setup. If you want to provide the purest form of air to your family, children or if you want to combat seasonal flu, air borne diseases then you must use Philips Air Purifier to make a difference to your life!

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RECIPE: LOW FAT ORANGE CHICKEN

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Nowadays I am cooking a lot of recipes from Pinterest. I am trying out summer salads, Asian dips and some low fat baking recipes, yes I am doing it all. Today on the blog I am featuring a recipe by Ali from Gimmesomeoven.com.  The skinny orange chicken recipe features heavenly orange chicken sauce without all the calories of traditional Chinese orange chicken!


The main key to lightening up this restaurant classic is that Ali has saute the chicken instead of frying it! The  simply saute the chicken instead of fry it.  The chicken is sauteed until golden and drenched in an orange chicken sauce. Here is the full recipe for the chicken-


SKINNY ORANGE CHICKEN

PREP: 10 MINS
COOK: 10 MINS
TOTAL: 20 MINS

ORANGE CHICKEN INGREDIENTS:

2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
salt and pepper
2 Tbsp. olive oil
orange chicken sauce (ingredients below)
toppings: thinly-sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, orange zest

ORANGE CHICKEN SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. white pepper
zest of one orange
pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

TO MAKE THE ORANGE CHICKEN:

Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute for about 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and nearly cooked through. For the sauce, whisk all ingredients together until combined. If you would like the sauce to be even sweeter, add an extra 2-4 tablespoons of honey.

You can serve it with quinoa, rice or noodles if you want! 

For more great recipes you can check out Ali's blog- here.

L'Oréal Professionnel Beach Waves Texturizing Salt Spray

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My favorite type of hair is beach waves! I love it when I get to flaunt my long tresses looking all ready for a beach vacation. "From the beach style" is the absolute must have look for this summer. But hey to achieve the perfect beach waves, you need a salon specialist that at least helps you hold your hair and that's why I am extremely happy to introduce L'Oréal Professionnel beach waves texturizing salt spray. 




The beach waves salt spray creates soft, tousled waves that last for a really long duration! The best part, it is even suitable for highlighted hair. To use this bottle of wavy magic, you need to spray it onto dry or wet hair and scrunch with hands or define using fingers for a more defined finish.  I have to agree with all the people that say there's something intrinsically feminine about a man of twisted hair and curly waves. Its a hairdo I can wear to live ;)

What it really does: This texturising salt spray helps wavy hair girls to get frizz-free, defined curls. It also helps one achieve waves with a gorgeous matte finish. It has a great holding power and will ensue that the waves don't fall flat.

Just ensure that you don't spray the product too much, otherwise the hair will feel stiff. The bottle is priced at INR 700 and is good buy for summer holidays. It has an impressive packaging and comes with a pump spray. Say yes to fuss free hair with L'Oréal Professionnel Beach Waves Texturizing Salt Spray!

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Summer Florals + Distressed Denims

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There are very rare occasions when a girl as tall as 5"7 and a half  feels petite! I am sure you have guessed the girl in the above line. I too have days when I dress to feel pretty. You know what's the best part of a fashionable summer? Well it's sussing out the magazine trends we can actually wear in our everyday lives! Presenting to you distressed summer florals today...






Outfit Details

Denims- Vero Moda
Crop Jacket- Stalk Buy Love
Accessories- Stylefiesta + Pink Candy Closet
Bag- Thrifted
Shoes- Aldo

I have saved for the longest time to own a pair of distressed denims and the one you see in the above pictures is what I had always wanted. You won't believe me if I told you that I ended up trying over a 30 pair of jeans to finally find my calling at Vero Moda. I think it is time to up the stakes on your go-to skinny jeans this season with a fresh outtake to all things denims. I am a hardcore denim lover and finding an alternate has only been inspirational for me the summers!

On the other hand, I have paired my all new favorite denims with a floral crop jacket from Stalk Buy Love. A girl can never have too many jackets, so make summers the perfect excuse to refresh your collection. There are some other really cute summer jackets that you an get your hands on. 

To sum this post all I want to say don't get worked up into a fashion frenzy wondering how to style your body type this summers. Pick a pair of ripped jeans and style with a well fitted tee or go all out and sport an over-sized shirt. Oh and yes, a little heels elevate some serious sex appeal ;) 

Hope you liked my petite grunge look, for more please stay tuned.


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4 Damaging Hair Habits That You Need To Quit For Long Hair

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Hey everyone, I am still not done doing #hairtalk on my YouTube channel yet. Today I present to you second edition of #hairtalk series where I am sharing some (long) hair secrets. If you want to grow long hair and have beautiful summer tresses, then you need to STOP making these hair  related mistakes right now!


I will quickly sum the video tutorial for you-

1. Make sure to wash your hair brush regularly. Just like the makeup brushes the hair brush tends to absorb dirt on its follicles making the hair vulnerable.
2. Avoid hot showers for your scalp! It dries your hair and the protective hair oils thus damaging it in the long run.
3. Avoid wearing cap/hat for long hours as it can wick away the moisture from your scalp. It also causes friction that lead to breakage
4. Lastly, avoid excessive brushing! It can weaken hair cuticles that will lead to hair fall.

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Food Review: Happy Hakka at Lajpat, New Delhi

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For the joy of Chinese food, you need to try Happy Hakka! Quick, yummy and hassle free is how I would describe Happy Hakka. I was invited to review the online service of Chinese food delivery and because it involved Chinese, I couldn't refuse! And before I give more details, I must say that I am so excited to have discovered this place...





The food packaging is very impressive and keeps the ingredients warm, making it a perfect option for late night dinners and extended party food sessions. The place houses freshly seared bowl meals and mains that boast of perfect hint of Asian flavours in every bite. 

Salads: The glass noodle salad is a cold crunchy salad, tossed with glass noodles and a zesty sesame dressing poured over red peppers, spring onion, Chinese cabbage and strips of zucchini. The salad will work really well with cold soups and tasted yum with the combination of starters! 

Starters: We ordered chilli bites, spicy morsels fired up with chillies, garlic and spring onions, for a truly hot experience! Along with this, we ordered the crunchy munchy rolls that consisted of glass noodles and diced veggies wrapped in a crispy spring roll, flavoured with lemongrass. It was served with a sweet chilli sauce to savor. The dimsum spread is appetizing enough and we opted for soft-crumbled paneer pockets that had crunchy onions and the yumminess of garlic. One of the highly recommended dishes from the menu is Cheese N Peppers pizza that is basically a juicy dim sum stuffed with cheese, onions and tri-coloured peppers.

Mains: You would be spoilt for choices when it comes to main course! Flat fun noodles wok-tossed in tangy sauce with Pok Choi and Chinese cabbage with fragrant spices are a must try. If you love the classic flavors then traditional hakka noodles with cabbage and green peppers should be on your list. We added Kung Pao with tofu to this combination which is basically a combination of garden fresh vegetables and peanuts, wok-tossed in a flavorful sweet and tangy sauce. My most favorite meal in the mains was meal in a bowl. Chunky choupsey with a tasty blend of textures, tangy tomato gravy loaded with veggies, served over crispy-fried noodle was lip smacking delish!

Cost: Established as quick bites food service, this place is a value for money and a meal for two cost around Rs. 600 for two people.

Final Rating: 8.5/10

Will I recommend it? ABSO-YUMY-LUTELY

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Mothers Day Special With W FOR Woman

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It's very difficult to write about that one person who means the world in fact, the entire universe to you! My mother is my HERO, and I couldn't be more excited to do a blog post with her starring in it. I have to thank W for women for conceptualizing the story and help me capture some of the best moments with the most loved person on the planet.








I can so proudly share that my biggest fashion inspiration has been my mother. The love for clothes and dressing up dates back to the time when my mum, an army wife would dress up for the ladies club (an army way of doing kitty parties) and look like a million dollar bucks. It was so fascinating to see her pick her outfits, paint her nails, try 3- 4 pair of heels before finalizing her look. And when I would look at her doing her hair, it seemed like all the problems in the world go away and I'd float in mid-air, that’s how breathtakingly beautiful she looked every, single time. 

p.s. my dad fell in love with her the every first time he spotted her at a gurudwara. (Something I’d disclose in another post in details: p)

I have to thank W for women for having me re-call this moment, dressed up in the most beautiful ensembles. We love the monochrome kurtas with floral details and yes we paired it up with cotton pants from W’s only. You have to check out their collections at your nearest store to learn how versatile the new designs are and how this brand continues to mirrors the new age Indian woman.
I love how the brand has infused a dose of traditional outfit to a woman’s wardrobe that looks good on both me and my mum :D

Hope you all have a great day and yes, don’t forget to share your feedback on this photoshoot. 

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GAP PICTURE YOUR STYLE CAMPAIGN, #GAPININDIA

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I am sure many of my readers already know that #GAP is launching in India this May but do you guys also know that yours truly is partnering with this uber cool brand for thePicture Your Style campaign in the country? I am so thrilled to be doing 3 different look books for one of my most anticipated brands on the blog. Here's the first one for you guys...


I am sure there are days when you want to dress better, but most style advice revolves around dressing up or just around what’s hot this season. But you know what, GAP gives you a great everyday style option for a woman who does not want to give up looking stylish every day of the week!





Gap enables one to put together your comfiest pieces if wardrobe, have fun dressing them up with style essentials and go out looking both great and feeling amazing. GAP style is all about transforming a basic outfit into something you’d expect to see your favorite fashion icon in ;)

Brace yourselves up for some fashion inspiration as I will share GAP style(s) on my blog. 

{I am wearing} 
Top: GAP Eyelet Sleevless Top 
Ripped denims: Vero Moda 
Reflector sunnies: PropShop24
Bag: Hidesign 

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Doing A Monochrome As #Gap Style Blogger

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Hello beautiful readers! I am so excited to share my second look-book featuring GAP India. The store launch is almost here and yes I will be live tweeting and Instagramming all through, so make sure you follow me everywhere. Coming  back to my look of the day, I love doing it right in basics. No one can ever go wrong with a monochrome and the right hint of accessories.  I love the flowy yet absolute chic skirt by GAP. Get all the details in the post below...





Monochrome is a massive fashion trend and looks absolutely sharp! I love how a white skirt works well with almost anything and because it is GAP, it makes just the right statement. Yes, you can wear a black T-shirt with this white skirt but try mixing it up a little with statement strappy sandals and colorful accessories. Black and white is a subtle yet striking combination that will forever be in fashion. Monochrome is practical, sharp and royal. The GAP outfit oozes sophistication and and can be dressed as per the occasion and looks great on any one.

I have teamed up Gap Stripe Dobby Skirt with a casual black t-shirt from Marks and Spencers and strappy wedges from Aldo. The beautiful photos have been shot at the Lodhi Garden.

Will you be wearing monochrome this summer? Stay tuned for my third and final look for Guiltybytes X GAP installment!


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LE CREUSET LIVE COOKOUT

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LE CREUSET, the leading cookware brand famous for its cast-iron product, hosted a live Chef’s session with Chef Nishant from Dusit Devarana showcasing the best of new world cuisine in the all new collection from Le Creuset at their Ambience Mall Store, Gurgaon.










Chef Nishant prepared Indian inspired world cuisine consisting of some of his personal favorites such as “Crispy Asupara maki roll with black kuru, “Chicken yaki with fresh shitake”, “Wasabi mushroom with mint compressed melon”, “Seaweed risotto with summer vegetable and sesame oil”. These tantalizing and scrumptious dishes were cooked live at the unique state of the art kitchen inside the Le Creuset store, prepared and served in Le Creuset products. 

Established in 1925, Le Creuset is known as the iconic French cookware brand, and stands out in its design, vibrant and distinct colors as well as versatility, meant for preparing, cooking and serving, in style. 

p.s. I can't wait own my Le Creuset sometime soon.

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