Mickey Singh ventures into Men’s Fashion

New Delhi, 17 November 2014:



American singer Mickey Singh has collaborated with Indian jewellery label Kawachi to recently launch his range of exclusive bow tie’s label “MICKS KAWACHI” in the capital.



Mickey Singh who has a huge fan base in India, USA, UK and Canada is not only known for his singing capabilities but is also one of the most stylish Punjabi singers. His personal statement is impeccable and is reflected in his on stage as well as off-stage persona. Kawachi on the other hand is promoted by Delhi based celebrity stylist and jewellery designer Sachi Singh who is also the stylist for Mickey Singh.



Bow ties are the personal style statement of Mickey Singh, “I wanted to do something different in the men’s wear collection. Bow ties reflect class, and keeping that in mind we have created a special line which is for the Gen Y men”. The collection was launched recently and has diamond studded bow ties in rich leather base and funky gold spikes and beetles and bugs in semi precious stones encrusted on it.



Sachi Singh, says- “It’s a proud moment for us, Mickey is the perfect face for Kawachi. The response has been good so far as we are only doing private orders in India and USA which are placed via email or at the store. After the brand launch, our first collection was completely sold out and we are planning to take out new collection for upcoming season.”


Available at Kawachi Store – Motiwala and Sons Karol Bagh


xoxoxo
Karishma

Haul from Camelia's Natural & Handmade Bath & Body Treats

Hi Everyone,

How are you lovely people doing? The lazy blogger is back with another haul post which she did in August. So lazy i am naa... Haha.. Anyway, by now i'm sure you people have figured out how much i love natural/ handmade soaps. Previously i had ordered a soap from this store in the month of May called Bouquet of Roses and i liked it pretty much. It was slightly small in size and camelia made sure to look into it and made bigger soap bars the next time round. Will review that soap shortly!

The products have 97% natural ingredients that is good enough for me. I  had a ordered a pack of 4 soaps and got the detox foot soak free. Camelia was kind enough to send the Cocoats Mask free as well :) Thanks   Camy.

So here are all the products i got:

1. Cocoa Oatmeal Soap
2. Neem - Multani Mitti - Turmeric Soap
3. Lime Lemon Scrubby Soap
4. Mystic Beauty Soap
5. Detox foot soak
6. Cocoats Mask

If you are hearing about the store for the first time. Then, do check out their Facebook page Here.

Hope you liked reading this haul post.

Do leave your views in comments.

xoxoxo

Karishma

Mini Haul From Gia Bath & Body Works II

Hello Everyone

How have you been? Sorry for being off the grid for so long! I'm not going to give any excuses this time round. Lets just go on with the post! So i did two small hauls from Gia Bath & Body Works during August. In case you don't know about the brand as yet... Please hop on to my previous post to know about them! (Here)

In the samples basket ordered in the previous haul, i have received the Neem & French Clay Soap. I simply loved it! There was a discount running on this soap and i ordered just one soap then cuz im trying to control my shopping a bit (You know what i mean :P). Gayatri was kind enough to send me an Angel Skin soap, a pair of earrings and a Scrub Loofah as complimentary gifts(YAY!!! Who doesn't like freebies)

They hosted another set of great offers during Rakhi. This time round i ordered a cupcake soap and the dark angel facial cleanser which i was really looking forward to trying. They keep hosting offers on their Facebook page.

Doesn't the cupcake soap look so yummy!
Hope you liked this mini haul. Do let me know if you want me to review any product first :)

xoxoxo
Karishma 

NYX Haul!!!!

 Hello People!

Like I mentioned in my last post that Fridays would be dedicated to Nail Paints Reviews and nail care,etc. In a similar way Sundays are going to be dedicated to haul posts and any other random ramblings that i have to share with you lovely people!

Today im sharing a mini haul that i did from NYX via a friend who ahd gone to the States... I have always read such lovely reviews of their products online especially the lip products and i just couldn't wait to get my hands on them. Finding NYX is India is easy... Its available online and in stores like Beauty Centre in Mumbai. Only problem is that the shade that you might be wanting isn't available and they don't seem to restock the items soon. Also, the products are slightly pricey... not that they will burn a whole in your pocket but im sure you understand the feeling... In USA its available for $6 and its priced in India at Rs.750... u get the picture right!

Well i was ready to pay the price but whatever i wanted was not available and i was so sad. My childhood friend was in US for a while and it never struck me that i could ask her to get me some stuff! So like right at the end of her trip i texted her if she could get me some stuff from NYX. Well she had no clue about makeup but i sent her my list and she managed to get 4 items out of the 6 i asked her for! So sweet na...

The four products that i got from NYX are:

1. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream - Antwerp ($5.99/ Rs.750)
2. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream - San Paulo ($5.99/ Rs.750)
3. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream - Addis Ababa ($5.99/ Rs.750)
4. NYX Soft Matte Lipstick - Chloe ($3.99/ Rs.395)

Im so in love with these lip products from NYX. These have such rich pigmentation and long lasting. They are pretty moisturising as well!

Have you tried any products from NYX! Do share your opinions/views about them.
Hope you enjoyed this post...

XOXOXO

Karishma

Avon Inky Blue Matte Nail Polish : Review & NOTD

Hi Girls,

Hope you have been good... I've missed blogging a lot. So I'm back today with a review of a  matte nail polish from Avon in the shade Inky Blue. The post is going to be short. I don't want to bore you with unnecessary details. Read on! 

Price & Quantity: Rs.135 for 8 ml

But you can easily get it on discount as Avon keeps having amazing offers...

My views:

So today in reviewing this unique shade which is a rich ink blue with slight shimmer to it. You can clearly notice in it bottle but it doesn't show up on the nails. I don't really mind that. If you see the pics clearly it looks more purple-ish in the bottle but on the nails it looks like a deep ink blue shade. 

The polish applies slightly streaky if not applied properly. I had a tough time the first time around! The best part about this nail paint is the fact that it dries and settles into a matte finish in a couple of seconds... I'm pretty impressed with that.

One swipe is all you need to get an opaque coat of the shade on your nails. It stayed on my nails for 3 days the first time without chipping and 4 days the second time. That's not so bad given the price tag.

Pros:

1. Unique Ink Blue Shade
2. Dries into a matte finish in a couple of seconds
3. Opaque color  in just one swipe 
4. Stays on for 3 - 4 days without any chipping

Cons:

1. Its a little streaky. I had a lot of issues when i was applying it for the first time.

Overall Verdict: Its a pretty unique shade which settles into a matte finish in a couple of seconds. Lasts for 3- 4 days without any chipping with an even amazing price tag. I think you should definitely try out this range.

I know lately i have been posting a lot of nail paint reviews... so i have finally decided that i will post nail paint reviews on Fridays... will come up with some name for that as well! Hope you liked this review... Do leave your comments below!

XOXOXO
Karishma 

Maybelline Clear Glow BB Cream Review

Hi Girls,

As promised in the last post I'm going to blog regularly. Well, that didn't happen since my Internet connection was in such a bad mood. I haven't had Internet access for a week! *sob sob* So, today i will be reviewing a product which was launched two years back. I know its a new product or anything but i wanted to do a review on it so here's the post.

Maybelline was the first to launch a BB cream in the Indian market. BB Creams are supposed to be all in one creams which does the role of moisturiser, sunscreen, etc. but alas the ones launched in India are only tinted moisturisers.

I was super excited when this was launched. I rushed to the stores to get it! So how did the Maybelline BB cream fare? Was it worth the hype that was created? Read on to know my views about this BB cream from Maybelline!

Product Description: 

Maybelline BB cream gives you:

• Even skin tone
• Hydrated skin
• Fresh look throughout the day
• Clean and clear skin as it hides perfection
• Comes with SPF 21
• Resists sweat and sebum
• Dermatologist tested

Shades available:

• Nude
• Radiance
• Natural

Price & Quantity:

Rs.199 for 18 ml

My experience with Maybelline Clear Glow BB Cream:

The Maybelline Clear Glow BB cream comes in a simple and cute packaging. The tube is somewhat teal in colour and the cap is in a pinkish steel finish. The tube has a tiny nozzle tip for dispensing the product. The tube is compact and travel friendly. No chances of spillage!

I had picked up the shade Natural as it is closest to my skin tone. It gives medium coverage and does hide small blemishes,etc. 

The consistency is slight thicker than others of the same kind that are available in the market. Since, its not thin and runny, you need to put a little effort to blend it well else it can make your skin look patchy. Once, applied it gives a white cast. Give it 5 mins and voila you have radiant skin! 

It does give a slight amount of hydration and stays put for at least 5 hours after which you may have to do a touch up. It works well for me during most of the year except summers when my skin tends to become slight;y oily. Thus, i can definitely say this product won't work for people with oily skin.

Pros:

1. Gives a dewy finish to the skin
2. Evens out skin tone
3. Cute packaging
4. Long lasting

Cons:

1. Won't work for oily skin
2. Requires a lot of effort to blend properly

Will I repurchase it?

No, I have repurchased this product before but i now use the Ponds White Beauty BB+ Cream. You can read the review here.

Would I recommend it? 

If you have dry/normal skin then you should try it out. If the shade matches your skin tone then this can work wonders. Gives a lovely dewy finish! You should try this out if you haven't found your perfect BB Cream. If you have oily skin don't try this instead pick up the BB Stick by Maybelline since that works wonders for oily skin.

Did you like this review? Do leave your views in comments!

XOXO

Karishma

Mini Cosmetics Haul

Hi everyone,

I'm so sorry i haven't blogged in over 10 days... I really wanted to blog but first there were health reasons and then lately my internet is having serious mood swings! I've been trying to post this particular post since the past 3 days! Anyhow, i'm happy to be back and writing. Hopefully next month i can achieve the 15 posts a month... i also have to keep posts scheduled for you all so i don't miss out on blogging for so long again..

Recently, i shopped a couple of cosmetics. I thought i would share with you... hope you like what i picked :)
Well, i have reduced my shopping a lot but sometimes i just can't resist it... so have a look at what all i picked up!

Firstly, i picked up some stuff from Essence. Essence is a drug store brand with really affordable prices which isn't so common now (you know what i mean). It has pretty nice packaging as well.... i really wanted to try this out while i was studying in Pune, but availability was an issue so now that i'm back in Mumbai i thought i'd try it. I picked up an eye shadow brush and a lipstick. Most of their lipsticks have a frosty finish which i'm not so fond of but i really liked the shade plus its not that expensive so i just picked it up. I got the shade Sparkling Miracle!

I love lip products! so i went ahead and bought some more*grin* I bought a Miss Claire Matte Lipstick in Natural Brown, a VOV Lip Gloss in the shade 003 and Maybelline Lip Polish in the shade Glam 09.

I headed to the NYX counter to pick up either the lip creams or the round lipsticks. But my bad luck i didn't get either *sob sob* So instead i picked up the NYX Long Lip Pencil in the shade Mauve.

Hope you liked this post! In case you want me to review any product first do let me know :)

Do leave your views in the comments i love to read them <3

XOXO

Karishma

The Nature's Co Beauty Wish Box April Edition Review

Hi Girls,

So officially, this is my first review of a Beauty Wish Box on the blog. I have tried Blisscovered and Fab Bag before... But none of them really impressed me that much. Though i have been impressed by a couple of products received through such bags/boxes. Anyhow, the reason for the post is this the lovely beauty wish box from The Nature's Co. which was slightly delayed in arriving due to a technical glitch.

The Nature's Co. Beauty Wish Box is brand centric as you all know. They send in 6 sample sized products based on the theme. This month's theme was based on summer. It's pretty hot in Mumbai and i guess in most parts of India as well.The products were nicely bubble wrapped and came inside a cute jute sling which i adore(though one product was slightly damaged - i managed to save it :D ).

So let's see what i got in my Beauty Wish Box.

1.Tangerine - Ginger Bath Salt:

Honestly, i have never used bath salts before and I'm really excited to try this out. It smells heavenly! The Tangerine will open the pores and speed out the toxins from congested skin while Ginger will heal and soothe!

2.Lemon Peel Exfoliating Body Wash :

This was the damaged product :( The tube has opened up from the top.. i have fixed it temporarily with some cello tape. I love body washes and i was so depressed when i saw the damaged product. Anyway, the lemony scent is too good! Can't wait to use it. It contains kiwi seeds and walnut grits which will hopefully exfoliate the skin gently, leaving the skin smooth.

3.Cool Cucumber Body Lotion:

I'm sure all of us know the innumerable benefits and uses of Cucumber. During summers our skin needs a soothing and cooling effect and that's exactly what this body lotion offers.. Hope the product lives up to the expectations i have from it. 

4.Cherry Face Wash: 

The face wash looks so lovely with the cherry red colour. I have a combination skin, so lets see how it works for me and whether its keeps the oil in control.

5. Red & Green Tea Sun Screen Lotion:

Sun screen's are like the most important products to be used in summers. We should use sunscreens all year round but they are definitely a must have product during summers. Red Tea will protect your skin from the harsh UV rays and green tea has powerful anti-oxidant properties. There is no mention of the amount of SPF protection it will provide. 

6. Mango Mandarin Body Mist:

There are two samples of the same mist. I wish they would have sent two different ones!  The scent is a lil too strong for me... I'll need to use it a couple of times before i say a final word about these!

The Nature's Co. have presented us with a beautiful sarong from The Beach Company. I got a lovely floral one.

Honestly, this beauty wish box is worth the price. You get enough amount of sample to try and decide what you like for your routine. Plus they also offer a 35% discount on the full sized products and a 10 min complimentary spa treatment at their store. They have also included a 15% discount coupon which can be used on The Beach company website.

Price of the Beauty Wish Box : Rs.595 

You can order your's Here

I loved this box! Have you used any products from The Nature's Co? Do let me know your views about them in the comments below.

XOXO
Karishma

Mini Haul From Gia Bath & Body Works

Hello everyone,

Hope you had the great weekend... i was just lazing around! I have been meaning to do this post since a while. This is a much delayed post... I did a mini haul from Gia Bath & Body Works a while back and somehow in the moving from hostel to back home they were kept away. I found these beauties a while back and i have just been using them no other products :-D

What i had ordered was two soaps, a shower gel and a sample basket. I love the concept of a sample basket... it lets you try a variety of products so that you can take a pick of what you actually like and then you can order the full sized product.

A little bit about the brand: Gia Bath and Body Works is a brand committed to making Handcrafted Luxurious treats to pamper your skin. We make exquisite Handcrafted bathing bars and skin care products In small batches while carefully choosing our ingredients and creating attractive body treats with unique designs and textures. 

Our Soaps are packed full of fine ingredients, such as Liquid Silk, Fresh Cream, Colloidal Oatmeal, Goats Milk and precious oils of Virgin Olive, Virgin Coconut, Avocado, Jojoba, Sweet Almond and Castor Bean. Creamy butters like Cocoa, Avocado, Mango and Shea. 

None of our products contain harmful chemicals or fillers to bulk out products, They do not contain any SLS, SLES, preservatives or hardeners. just the raw Natural & Pure ingredients.They are suitable for most skin types.

The Products That I Ordered Are:

1. Charcoal & Creme Soap
2. Fullers Earth Silk Soap
3. Rose Absolute Shower Gel
4. Sample Basket

The Sample Basket Consisted Of The Following:

1. Chocolate Creme Silk Soap
2. Neem & French Clay Soap 
3. Lavender Creme Silk Soap
4.  Christmas Delight Soap
5. Fullers Earth Silk Soap
6. Charcoal & Creme Soap
7. Oatmeal Cream Honey Soap
8. Mocha Creme Body Polish Bar
9. Peone Body Mist
10. Chocolate Body Butter
11. Shea Body Butter
12. Chocolate Body Polishing Scrub

I have already used up quite a lot of the samples so they aren't pictured. Currently i'm using the Oatmeal Cream Honey Soap. I'm honestly in love with these products and once i'm done with this lot i will be ordering more soap bars. I usually prefer shower gels but these soap bars are so moisturizing.

If you want me to review any specific product first do let me know in the comments below :)

You can check out the facebook page of Gia Bath & Body Works Here

Don't forget to follow us on facebook as well Here

Do leave your views in the comments :)

XOXO

Karishma

Pond's White Beauty BB+ Fairness Cream SPF 30 PA++ Review and Swatch

Hi Girls,

Sorry for being MIA! I was busy preparing for the exhibition, then relaxing after the exhibition. I missed blogging all these days. So now I'm back again with a new product review for you. Its not really a new product, but i use it almost everyday.. so i just felt like reviewing it for my lovely readers :)

The market is flooded with BB and CC creams... some are a hit while others are a miss! Today I'm reviewing the Pond's White Beauty BB+ cream which is definitely a hit in my books. Read on to know more about my views on the product...

Pond's Claims: The first All-In-One BB+ Fairness Cream SPF 30 PA++ from Pond's that works from outside and inside. This unique skin colour matching fairness cream gives you a natural looking instant glow on the outside while working from inside. For a perfect and glowing look everyday.
Pond's White Beauty BB+ Fairness Cream SPF 30 PA++is specially designed for Indian skin and helps give you:

• Instant natural glow on outside
• Lightens your skin and spots from inside
• Evens skin tone
• With SPF 30 for skin protection
• No clogging of pores
• Light, on-oily texture

Ingredients: 

Price & Quantity: Available in three variants Rs.299 for 50 g, Rs.125 for 18 g and Rs.69 for 9 g.

You can buy it on Purplle.com 

My take on the product: 

The product comes in a sleek white tube packaging with a silver screw on lid. It looks great for the price you pay! It definitely travel friendly cause its so compact it will fit in the smallest clutches. The tube has a nozzles which dispenses the perfect amount of the product that you require.

In terms of texture, this BB cream is thicker in comparison to others available in the market. You need to put a little effort in blending it. Its worth the finish it gives to your skin. It definitely brightens the face. On application it makes your skin look a shade lighter but once it settles in it gives a dewy look without altering your skin tone :) The texture is non oily but this product may not work for people with oily skin during the summers.

The Ponds BB+ cream settles into a matte finish and it is sweat proof. The Ponds BB+ cream gives a medium coverage and it easily covers minor spots/ blemishes. Though its available only in one shade it suits me(wheatish) I'm not so sure how this will work on dusky beauties.

The highlight of the product is that it has SPF 30 PA++ protection. With this product you can easily roam for 300 minutes without getting a sun burn. Just in case you don't know each SPF protects you for approximately 10 minutes.

Pros:

1. Sleek packaging
2. Medium coverage
3. Covers minor spots/ blemishes
4. Works for most skin types
5. Sweat Proof
6. Brightens the skin
7. Has SPF 30 and PA++ protection
8. Affordable 

Cons:

1. Only available in one shade
2. Not suited for oily skin during summers
3. You need to put in a little effort to blend it

Do I Recommend? Yes, if you are looking for a affordable BB cream which gives medium coverage.

Will I repurchase it? Yes, I’ll repurchase it.I love this product 'im already on my second tube. I use it almost everyday.

XOXO
Karishma
Hope you like the review. Do leave your views in comments!