E-magazine for Beauty, Health & Home

Posted by Health , , Sunday, October 31, 2010 1:07 AM

E-magazine for Beauty, Health & Home

Tarun Tahiliani Grand finale show at WIFW

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 11:14 PM PDT

Tarun Tahiliani came with beige and off white in his Grand finale and show stoppers was Shilpa Shetty along with Chitrangada Singh.Shilpa was looking like a dream and her make up was done by the ultimate make up guru Micky Contractor. Guy can make any one look like a million dollar.:)

Giving ultimate competition to Shilpa was Chitrangada singh..Ohh boy !!! I just love the girl.

The collection has its origins from various colors of Indian soil and dust, which are as diverse as our culture and people according to Tarun.

Sarees, dresses and kaftans were prominent throughout his show and one could see the focus on textured handloom and daytime silhouettes in The New Democracy.




Shilpa shetty just celebreated her first Karwa chauth too. Don't forget to notice her cute little mehndi design.


Golfer Jyoti Randhawa in the front row, who came to cheer wife Chitrangada Singh — the show stopper for Tarun's show, along with actor Shilpa Shetty.When asked who looks better  He instantly replied, "Of course my wife looks better. She looked awesome. She's a perfect lady. Ethnic wear really suits her. Also I like curvier and voluptuous women, when I see these models I think they don't eat at all."




AS usual Tarun style was very Indian .

Did you like his collection? Who looks better Shilpa shetty or Chitangade singh?

Hair Mask - Home made hair mask for dry, oily and normal hair

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 10:31 PM PDT

By Pratima Rao,                           Natural hair mask for all types of hair

Each hair type will have different characteristics and require different kinds of treatments. Here are a few hair masks to suit your type. Making your own hair mask will have the benefit of it NOT containing any harmful chemicals while giving your hair the direct benefit of the ingredients used.


Dry and Damaged Hair :
Lack of regular oiling of hair, lack of proper shampooing and conditioning can lead to dry and brittle hair. Also excessive blow drying, straightening colouring can damage your hair. Brittle hair can lead to hair loss, frizzy hair etc. As far as possible avoid blow drying and dry hair naturally. Hot iron treatment to hair on a regular basis can lead to excessive hair loss.
Regular natural treatments can bring back the lustre in your hair.

Oil for hair

 Twice a week rub olive or castor or almond oil onto scalp at bedtime and shampoo next morning. Condition hair & wash off after 5 mins. Do a final rinse with cold water to add shine to hair.
The oils provide your hair with the required nourishment & moisture while promoting hair growth.
2. Mustard or amla oil - : Dry hair will also benefit from application of mustard or amla oil. Leave it on for one hour prior to shampooing.
Mustard oil prevents hair loss. Amla oil has been used in India since a very long time. It is used fir its cooling effect when applied on hair and also induces sound sleep. So you can even apply it at bed time and shampoo next morn. It also promotes hair growth, split ends and  prevents premature greying of hair.
3.Colored hair: You saw the benefits of banana for skin in earlier posts and now see how it benefits your hair too. Dyed or permed hair may look unmanageable and  lack luster. For this, mash 2 ripe bananas with 1 or 2 eggs. Apply from scalp to tip and  leave on for 15-20 mins before you wash off with mild organic shampoo.
 The protein in eggs will condition and  strengthen hair and acts as a natural cleanser. The moisturizing quality in bananas will make hair strong and  silky and gives a shine to hair. You could also add 2-3 drops honey or almond oil to bananas instead of eggs. Honey conditions hair and reduces the frizziness.

Natural cleanser for hair

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You could try adding few drops honey to water and use as your final rinse. Other natural rinses like plain curd or flat beer will bring back the bounce to your hair.

Normal Hair

Normal hair is not too dry and not too oily either. This type of hair usually can be styled easily and  looks good most of the days.
Honey conditioner : Mix together honey with pure olive oil. Using a small amount at a time, apply this mixture through hair until well coated. Cover with a shower cap to get the benefit of a deep conditioning treatment and  leave for 30 mins. Remove shower cap, shampoo well, rinse and  dry as normal.
To this mask you could add a mashed banana and contents of 1 vitamin E capsule. This will make hair soft and  silky.

Oily Hair



Oily hair may often look limp. Excess sebum on the scalp is the common cause for oily hair. Eating too much greasy food or not thoroughly shampooing hair can worsen the problem. Oily hair can lead to dandruff or hair fall.
Many apply shampoo only to hair and  do not pay much attention to the scalp. Massage scalp with fingertips to remove sebum. Do not pile hair on top. Incase of excess oily hair, two applications of shampoo may be required. When foam appears on the application of shampoo onto scalp, it means the excess oil has been washed off.  Incase you want to condition your hair, never apply a rich creamy one as this will only worsen the oiliness in your scalp.
1. Henna-papaya treatment : Mix about half a cup powder of henna leaves, half a cup of ripe papaya pulp and a tsp of lemon juice. Apply on hair and  leave for 20 mins and  wash of thoroughly.
Henna makes the hair stronger and  thicker. It is natural remedy against hair loss and dandruff. Nutrients in papaya stimulates hair growth, strengthens hair & makes hair soft while controlling dandruff.
2. Lemon rinse : Squeeze a little lime juice to water & use as a final rinse. This adds bounce to limp hair.

Methi mask/Fenugreek for hair

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Soak some methi (fenugreek) seeds overnight with enough water to cover them and  grind them next morning. Massage this pack on scalpa hair and  leave on for 15-20 mins. Wash off with mild shampoo. Good against hair problems like dandruff, hair fall, thinning of hair etc.


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My Colorbar and QVS haul !!!

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 09:29 AM PDT

Well you see few post on wise she today and the reason being  I went for my eye check up .While coming back I purchased these Colorbar and QVS stuff. My major Delhi haul is still left and   I am going to share that when I return back to Hyderabad.I don't wanna show it before my husband comes here  as  I am scared that he might refuse to come along  in my Delhi shopping.

Here goes my haul !!!

This is

Colorbar velvet  matte Lipstick .




 

  Colorbar  Sizzling pink -24



  

Colorbar flirty pink - 63 which is not pink at all.

  

Colorbar smoky gray eyeshadow



   

Colorbar politely pink Lip liner




These beautiful curlers



 

QVS facial cleansing  brush



  I asked them for Color bar eyeshadow pallet but they didn't have it .I don't think so that Colorbar is in Hyderabad too.Is yes then please Hyderabad wise she readers do let me know.Help Help Help!!!

Have a great weekend

Your neighborhood friend


Anamika

Face wash- Fab India neem tulsi face wash (Product review)

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 07:44 AM PDT

When Harsha was all ga ga over Fab India neem and tulsi body gel scrub I knew I had to try this range.Got this around a month ago and this natural face wash is my love nowadays.Before you read further I must tell you that this face wash is for oily skin .This is an antiseptic face wash which helps in preventing pimples.I have already mentioned about neem leaves and how they prevent acne.If you have been trying lot of herbal remedies to prevent acne I request you to try this one also .It has worked for me and have worked for many whom I have suggested.



Coming back to facial cleanser.

This cleanser comes with neem tulsi toner which I have been using since 20-25 days and I would like to experience it more before reviewing it up so you got to wait for it :Da bit .

Cost of Fab India Neem tulsi face wash and Neem tulsi  face toners is about Rs 250

(I am sorry i don't remember the exact price as it is not written on the bottle but I am sure that it is not more than that).If you really want to know the exact price then I can tell you after I return to Hyderabad.


    Organic  cleanser ??

Ingredients of Fab India face wash - Pirified water, triethanalamine Lauryl Sulphate, CAPB, Neem Leaves Extract, Disodium Lauryl Ether SulfoSuccinate, PEG -7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerine, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA,Kathon CG, Tulsi Oil

Best face wash for oily skin should contain these ingredients

1 No harsh detergents which dry out the skin as these leads to excess production of natural oils.

2. Best skin face wash should be oil free and should contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid that helos retain moisture.

.3. A good Face wash for oily skin has salicylic and azelaic acid and herbal extracts of myrrh and echinacea.
                                    
What I liked about the product:-

1. This is a very mild face wash which will suit oily, sensitive and combination skin easily.

2. Removes excess oil from my skin and  doesn't make my feel dry so therefore I think it is going to work in winters for me.

3.It is easy to carry and quiet affordable

4. Only a small amount of product is needed to lather .

5. Give a creamy feel.

6 .Easy to wash off.

7. My skin feels soft, smooth and soft  after using it.

8. My skin broke out when I got facial waxing done (phhhllease don every try it  .)I have been using this product since then and this product has prevented my skin from breaking out more . It doesn't heal pimples but cease them from re occurring.


Dislikes -

1.  I am not satisfied with the ingredients rest the product is working well for me.So this is another addition to my lovely Fab India products list

Will I re - purchase - Yes I will

Rating 4/5

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6 Diwali decoration ideas

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 04:54 AM PDT

 By Manisha,                     Diwali Diwali :)

Most of us are attached to Diwali .This festival of sweets, fire crackers, lights and decoration gives beautiful grace to our homes.Its not only our home but on this day even the streets and markets are decorated with many lights.After cleaning your house it is the decoration of our house which is utmost important to us.Diwali decoration brings a different environment for out home. As I am fond of decoration I thought of sharing few of my simple and inexpensive diwali decoration ideas and a Diwali picture which might motivate you to get into action before it is too late :)

  
Below are Diwali decor ideas which can lighten up your mood.

Diya decoration ideas  - Deepawali diyas are earthen lamps made of clay.It is filled with ghee or oil and a wick is made of cotton in the front after dipping them into the Diya.

Flour Diya – Flour diyas can be made by those who are living abroad and have difficulty in buying them. To make the diya prepare dough with your regular flour(atta) and water.Make balls of the flour and give them a diya shape of your choice.Put them under sunlight for sometimes and colour them with poster or acrylic colors.Let them dry again and your decorative diyas are ready.

Decorating diyas with flowers – You can decorate diyas with flowers as well. I like decorating diyas with rose petals  With rose petals Diyas  not only add festive look to the lamp but give that auspicious touch also. 

  Image source :- plantinleaf.blogspot.com

Decorative items to decorate diya – You can use small glass pieces and stick them on the edges of the diya.You can use kundans, moti and small cut mirrors which are easily available in any handicraft shop.When you light the diya which is decorated with mirror it appears as if there are many diyas around.This is a very simple but an interesting  diya decorating tip.

2. Floating candles  - Floating candles gives nice aroma and a cool look to your home . You can place them on your dinning table , indoor garden or use as a focal point in your living room.You can make candles at home also .If you want I can let you know.It is hard work but the after result is fantastic.

Image source :- www. weddingaccessoriesboutique.com

3. Flower decoration- There is nothing better than flowers to refresh your body and mind.A bunch of united flowers in the bouquet gives the impression of being new and fresh.You can use floating candles together with flowers in your living room.

4.Deepawli Rangoli designs – You can use rice flour, pulses, rose and leaves to make rangoli. Considered an important part of this spiritual process it is made to welcome the goddess of wealth and prosperity.


5.Furniture decor  and interior  - Even if you are not interested in buying new furniture  just place your furniture differently. This will give complete new look to your home. Surf on net for Diwali pictures and you will get lot of ideas to decorating  your home.

 6.Diwali lights – To give a different touch to your house you can add some different lightening arrangement by designing or modifying your own lights.


Few last minute simple Diwali decor ideas are:-

1.Keep a welcome board on the main door.

2.Place a nice flower vases next to the living room sofa.

3.Putting up a wind chime in the living room.

Do you have any Diwali decorations ideas to share with us?


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