Fashion Around the World Series: Vietnam

Vietnam Fashion Week

Vietnam Fashion Week

Vietnam Street Fashion- I love her skirt! The lace detailing is exquisite!

This is such a chic look. I love the simplicity yet trendy appeal to this outfit.

Ao Dai- Traditional wear in Vietnam

Another look at Ao Dai clothing

A traditional wedding at Vietnam

Sapa Tribe

Sapa Tribe



This week's fashion around the world series is on Vietnam. Vietnam definitely has a unique fashion all on it's own. Its fashion is vibrant, colorful and extraordinary. The wedding picture is just gorgeous. Everyone looks so lovely and the bride and groom looks amazing with their traditional clothing. The Ao Dai reminds me of a dress that would be worn during the Renaissance. Gorgeous dresses! The Sapa's tribe clothing is so colorful and they are not afraid to mix patterns! They are amazing designers.

What do you think of Vietnam's fashion?

Always,

P.S. Next week will be on The Philippines and Taiwan!

Pinky Toes !!!

Rainy days giving me blues - - So what do i do ? Paint my nails with the brightest colors I have to uplift my mood  :)
I paint my nails today with Oriflame's - Pure Colour Nail Polish - Shade 's name is "Intense Pink". 

Take a look - - - 

YAY ... It even matches with my cell cover ... :)

So How do you like the shade ?? Let me Know . . .

Till then, 

Enjoy the weekend. . .

LOVE, 

Rids xoxo

Himalaya New Protein Hair Cream

I love my hair and I take extra care to maintain its shiny and healthy condition. I color my hair with heena once every six months. I wash my hair every alternate day and oil them once every week. I have dry scalp so I have been advised to deep condition my hair too.

So when I got Himalaya Protein Hair Cream for review purposes, I was excited to test all its claims -

Product: Himalaya Protein Hair Cream 

Quantity: 175ml

Price:100 Rupees

Action: 

Nourishes your hair with Natural Proteins derived from ingredients like Wheatgerm and Chickpea. Indian Gooseberry and Thistles promote hair growth. Use regularly before and after shampooing for well nourished, soft and shiny hair. It contains Chanaka (Chickpea), which is a rich and natural source of protein that helps in hair growth along with Godhuma (Wheatgerm), which is also a good source of protein and vitamin E. Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry), acts as an anti-oxidant and hair growth promoter while Bhringaraja (Thistles) strengthens hair root and prevents hair fall. Protein hair cream nourishes hair root and shaft.

Indications:

Dry and lifeless hair and hair fall. 

Ingredients Include:

• Cicer arietinum (Bengal Gram, Chanaka)
• Triticum sativum (Common Wheat, Godhuma)
• Emblica officinalis (Indian Gooseberry, Amalaki)
• Eclipta prostrata (Thistles, Bhringaraja)

Directions:

Use daily before and after hair wash.Massage gently on scalp and hair leaving it before an hour before shampooing.Apply to damp hair after every wash for all day extra nourished and stronger hair.

My Take On The Product:

I used this product for quite some time now and I am in a love- hate relationship with it.

I love the consistency of this product - it is thick and non sticky.

I apply this product a night before shampooing my hair the next morning and it works great - it makes my hair soft and shiny.

It is very cheap compared to other hair masks and creams available in the market - Dis is great.

I dont have any hair fall problem so i cant really comment on that.

The product smells like a mild herbal product which is good. The scent is not over-powering.

One thing I didnt not like about the product is that it left my hair oily and sticky when I tried applying this cream after shampooing my hair. So cant use this as a leave-in conditioner.

It has parabens as their inactive ingredients. 

Love it Or Chuck it ? 

Definitely worth a try. Comes dirt cheap!! 

Please note: This product was sent by the company's PR for consideration.

Celebrity Fashion Weekly Edition

This week's celebrity fashion edition is on The Hills star, Audrina Patridge!

How to copy this look all for under $100!:
Jeans: Celebrity Pink Jeans, Skinny Fit White Wash for $15.99 at Macy's
Top: Ellen Tracy Top for $19.50 at Macy's
Flip Flops: Women's Mossimo Gemma Flip Flops for $12.99 at Target
Handbag: White Designer Inspired Quilted Handbag for $38 at Honey Room

Total outfit: $86.48!


Audrina was spotted wearing this at the airport. This look is perfect for those hot summer days. I love skinny jeans, but am too afraid of trying white ones as white makes you look bigger. :(
Take this look into the evening by wearing a layered gold necklace and a cocktail ring or bracelet. Take off those flip flops and trade them in for a sexy pair of heels.


What do you think of Audrina's look?


Always,

Himalaya FootCare Cream

I have been using this product for so long now - I didnt even realise I am yet to review it ... Have finished more than half of the tube and Now it's the right time to review it ..So Read on . . . .

Product: Himalaya Herbals Foot Care Cream

Price and Quantity: 40 INR Rupees for 20g

Action:
Effective relief from dry, cracked heels and rough feet. Leaves feet feeling soft and smooth.
With an effective combination of Sal Tree and Fenugreek, Himalaya Herbals FootCare Cream effectively heals cracks and relieves inflamed conditions. Honey and Turmeric have effective antibacterial action. Regular use keeps feet soft and smooth.

Directions for Use:
Wash feet with lukewarm water and pat dry. Apply FootCare Cream over the affected area twice a day, and rub gently till it is absorbed. For best results, use regularly. FootCare.

Indications:
The cream is useful in cases of:

• Cracked heels / soles 
• Rough feet 

Key ingredients: Each gram of products has extracts of Turmeric, Fenugreek, Sal Tree and Honey.

My Experience with the Product:
 I apply this cream everyday before going to bed. I apply it on my feet and wear warm socks before going to bed. Next morning I wake up to find smooth,soft and moisturized feet.
 I absolutely love this cream as it lives upto each of its claims. 
You find improvement in your skin within three to four days. My mom tried this cream and she has deep cracks on her feet and it worked on her too. 
You have to continuously use this product everyday to actually see it work. 
The cream is thick in consistency but it very non greasy. 
I like the herbal fragrance of it. It is not over powering and lingers for sometime. 
The product is very travel friendly and also comes for dirt cheap price. 


Love it or chuck it ?
Love it ! absolutely try it once !!!  


Please note: This product was sent by the company's PR for consideration.

Nature's Brilliance by Sue - Sunny Meadow Hand and Body Lotion

Today I will review an all organic and handmade, eco-friendly product - Sunny Meadow Hand and Body lotion by Nature's Brilliance.

 
Product: Sunny Meadow Hand and Body Lotion.  
Price: USD 9 $
Ingredients: Purified Water, Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Jojoba Oil, Jojoba Protein HP, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Natural Vitamin E, Essentials Oils

Scent: Sunshine - Sweet Orange, Lemon, Lime, Tangerine Essential Oils

My Take on the Product: 

This product came in a small transparent green bottle with a black cap.

Overall this lotion gives my hand a smooth finish.
I love the citrus smell of the lotion which keeps me refreshed in summer days.
I like the consistency of this lotion which is like a gel-cream -smooth and silky.
This lotion is great to use in every season especially winter when the weather is dry.
It does a great job of keep my hands moisturize for a long period of time.

Love it or chuck it ?
Love it. Such organic and handmade products really make me happy !! 

Be Sure to Visit Nature's Brilliance By Sue

Website http://naturesbrilliancebysue.net/index.html

Please note: The product was sent by the company for consideration.

JcPenny's Pennies From Heaven

On July 21st JcPenny came out with a program named Pennies from Heaven. Pennies from Heaven is affiliated with Afterschool Alliance. According to this non-profit agency every one out of every four students in the United States is unsupervised after school every day. Which can lead to problems, and some of them can be dangerous. Having activities for children after school will significantly help children from participating in dangerous activities or falling behind in their studies.

What can you do to support this action? Well, customers in this program collect virtual pennies and donate virtual pennies through various digital activities. Once JcPenny reaches 100 million virtual pennies they will donate $1 million to the afterschool cause.

You can collect virtual pennies by:

• Sending a “lucky penny” to friends on Facebook using a customized application.
• Watching the pennies from heaven commercial video.
• Downloading the pennies from heaven ringtone.
• Liking JcPenney on Facebook or following jcpenney on Twitter and.
• Checking into a JcPenney store on Foursquare.

Also, beginning on July 31st customers can start donating in stores. When you purchase the limited edition coin purse by Olsenboye for $9.99, 100% of that sale will be donated to the Pennies for Heaven campaign.

Support our education system and start donating virtual pennies today!


Always,

Note: I was contacted by JcPenny to share this campaign with you. I am not being compensated.

Nature's Brilliance by Sue Deodorant Body Powder

I travel by Mumbai local for six years now .... everyday travelling to and fro from home to college and back ! And the WORST Thing in these locals is PEAK HOURS TRAVELLING - thats when i travel ..early morning when people are rushing to work .... CROWD, HEAT AND SWEAT = Lethal combination !!!

 I carry a small perfume and deo bottle with me in my bag - to get rid of the stinking smells i have to face in the morning . . .  So when Sue send me this deodorant Powder i happily used it for weeks and carried it around with me to test its capabilities. . . .

Product: Deodorant Body Powder By Nature's Brilliance.
Price: USD 5 $
Composition:Organic Arrowstarch Starch, White Cosmetic Clay (Kaolin), and Baking Soda. Scents created from Essential Oils.
Available in 12 variants from Peppermint to orange and rainforest.

My Experience with the Product: 

It lives upto its claim of getting rid of body odor.
It stays on yr underarms for 3-4 hours easily.
The smell lingers on for hours and its very fruity,citrus and nice.
The texture of the powder is little coarse.. cannot be used on the face.
A little quantity can go a long way. :)

Love it or chuck it ?
Love it - this powder is perfect for summers to keep you charged and refreshed for hours.

Please note: This product was sent by the company's PR for consideration.

NEW LOOK - CHANGE IS GOOD !!!

I have changed the look of the blog . . . I do hope you enjoy it . . . And It's - Obviously IS PINK !!! 

More Post's and Reviews coming up !! 

Till then 

See ya

Luv,

Rids 

xoxo  

Frosting on My Phone - Bling Cover

I have gone overboard with Bling !!! Obessed with it !!! Hehehehe ... Yesterday I received a bling cover for my cell which I had ordered from ebay - The cover turned out to be very good and was securely packed when it arrived. The seller was also very helpful and I received the cover in 20 days after placing the order. I got this cover for around 400 INR. Here's a SNEAK PEAK . ..

Hope you Like it !!! 

See ya 

Luv,

Rids 

xoxo

Kkcenterhk White Glue Cosmetic Lady Double Eyelid/Eyelash Glue - M106A

KKCenterHK was kind enough to send me a lash glue when they sent me false eyelashes for review purposes. I am very naive at using eyelashes and glue. This all was very new to me and also i was worried about using a glue on my eyelids thinking "what if it caused some kinda reaction?" 

So when i used this product for the first time - I was very careful and alert to observe for any kind of changes and look out for any reactions. I was pleasantly surprised after using this product and Hence decided to review it. 

Product: Cosmetic Lady Double Eyelid/Eyelash Glue
Quantity: 12ml
Price: USD 5.21$
Item Number: M106-A

 My Take On The Product: 

Clear Eye Lash glue is safe for use about the eyes and is absolutely  non-irritating. 

It is waterproof - which is another great point about this product.
This glue can be used to create double eyelid look for people with monolid. 

The glue initially starts out as a aqueous solution and then ends up as a sticky consistency which makes gluing the eyelashes to your eyelids easy. 

The clear glue ends up looking very natural on your eyes. The white glue ends up being transparent when it dries off.  

The glue dries off in a good amount of time - about a minute. 

It also held the false eye lashes well.

The application of the glue is very easy with the help of the fine, long brush.

Love it or Chuck it? 

I have no complaints. :)

KKCenterHK have some great products and deals - Do check out their website HERE.

Lakmé Lip Love Conditioner

Show your lips you care

Lakmé Lip Love Conditioner for the lips you love

Try the new Lip Love Conditioner for smooth-to-touch lips and a super glossy color. It’s a gel-based lip softener that promises to pamper your pout with color and moisture. Lip Love Conditioner contains Shea butter and Jojoba oil to hydrate your lips while the SPF 12 protects your lips from the sun. 

Lip Love Conditioner is extremely light-weight and is loaded with the goodness of Shea butter; Jojoba oil and high shine polymers.

v  Priced at Rs.225/-

v  Available in 4 shades

v  Available at leading lifestyle stores

 

So go ahead and be a hottie, flirt, charmer or a siren this season with your own Lip Love Conditioner!

I loved - Hottie and Charmer. . . What about you ???? 

 

Note to the Editor: About Lakmé

The contemporary and expert in the beauty industry, Lakmé continuously innovates to offer a wide range of, high performance color cosmetics, skincare products, and beauty salons. In addition to leveraging Unilever’s worldwide expertise, Lakmé also partners with the leading cosmetic house; Milan-based Intercos Italia, Schwann Stabilo Germany and Paris-based Fiabila. Combining international cosmetic technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, Lakmé also offers its consumers a comprehensive beauty experience through its products and services at the Lakmé Salons and Studios. For further information log on to www.lakméindia.com

Polyvore Outfit of the Week- To the Fair

We just went to the fair this past weekend and I was inspired to make a little collage of what to wear to your county or state fair. If your town or state is still scheduled to have a fair these can be the perfect outfits! Even if the fair is over for you, these outfits would even work for the park or an outdoor adventure. When I think of the fair I think of good all American fun. I was inspired to wear vintage pieces with modern touches.
I absolutely love the cream dress from Miss Selfridge. I have been eying it for a while.


What would you wear to the fair?


Always,

Makari Clear Acnyl Cream

I have combination -oily skin and have been plagued by pimples and acne for past few months. Some of you must be aware that I was also undergoing a treatment for these pimples and acne. Its been two months now since I started treatment and now my skin has really improved.

I got to use this cream just when I was having bouts of pimples again on my left cheek. So I used this cream along with other medications for a few days and later I used this cream alone to test its claims. So here is the review. . .

Product: Makari De Suisse Creme Clear - Acnyl Cream

Price: 3000 Rupees

Quantity: 100ml

 About Makari De Suisse Creme Clear - Acnyl Cream 

Specially formulated to help diminish the appearance of pimples while clarifying the skin. Fights against the excess production of sebum. Acts as an antiseptic cream. Contains active soothing and clearing agents. Apply twice daily on the face or on any other affected by blemishes with a gentle massage.

Direction of usage

This product has been specially formulated for Acne prone and Oily Skin. While using this product, do not use any other products that are greasy or oily. When necessary, only use make up suited to your skin.

Apply Twice daily on face or any other parts affected by pimples. Please Cleanse face thoroughly before using Anti-Acne Clarifying Cream.

Ingredients:

Product has Parabens in it !!!

My Take On this Product: 

The first time I used this product I had applied it right after stepping out of shower but then I realized it made my skin oily. So later on, I use to spot apply the cream on my pimples and blemishes twice a day. 
I quite liked the fragrance of this cream. The cream is very nicely scented which lingers on for a while and instantly calms you.
The next thing I noticed about this cream was its TEXTURE - It was oily and rich which scared the day lights out of me ! I was skeptical that the cream ll cause more breakouts to erupt on my face. The cream,however, instantly was absorbed into my skin. 
I used this cream along with my other medications - and it sped up the process of vanishing my pimple away.
I used this cream "alone" without my other medications & it didnt do much to my pimple.
This cream never cause any allergic reactions - Other "Plus Point" !!
Lastly, the price for this cream is HUGEEEEEEEEEE ....... Its so costly.. .!!

Love it or chuck it ?
Its too early to give my opinion on this cream... The  quantity provided in the sachet can't help to decide whether this cream works or not. I will definitely recommend using this cream along with other medication as it worked wonderfully on my skin to get rid of pimples.

Please note: This product was sent by the company's PR for consideration. 

Topshop Fall 2011 Lookbook

I just looked at Topshop's fall preview lookbook and I am just smitten over it. I am so glad to see faux fur to return this season. It is so glamorous and timeless. It makes any outfit pop. I am also excited that the 70s trend will transfer into the fall and winter. You can see a little 70s in the last outfit. The one outfit that is absolutely on my wish list this fall is the fur coat in the second photo. Such a bold, glamorous statement.


What do you think of Topshop's fall lookbook?

Always,