Karolina Kurkova Vogue Spain July 2012

This editorial is so beautiful! I am smitten over all the outfits featured. This was also taken in Italy, one of the most gorgeous countries in Europe. You definitely get an Italian feeling with the luxurious look. 

What do you think of Karolina's editorial? 

P.S. My giveaway for 250 business cards has been extended! You have till Monday 11:59 PM EST to enter to win! Enter HERE.

I am also still looking for a guest blogger(s) for the week of the 8th of July! I am looking for 3-4 posts. You may post anything you like as long as it relates to fashion or beauty. Contact me for details!

Celebrity Fashion Weekly Edition

This week's celebrity fashion edition is on The Vampire Diaries star, Nina Dobrev!

 

How to copy this look for all under $100!: 

Blazer: Single Button Boyfriend Blazer for $22.80 at Forever21

Dress: ASOS Sexy Strapless Dress for $13.26 at ASOS

Shoes: Palomino Ballet Flats for $28 at Advantage Bridal

Handbag: Nine West Mini Crossbody Bag for $20 at DSW 

Total Price: $84.06! 

I adore Nina's look. It's a casual yet chic outfit. This would be perfect for the office. It's also easy to transfer into the evening. Just switch into a pair of heels and take of the jacket! Easy as pie. You could even wear this outfit out shopping and doing errands. You will look put together and gorgeous! 

What do you think of Nina's look?

Current Jewelry Favorites

Bejeweled Leopard Bib Necklace for $12.80 at Forever21 

Love this necklace! Would make a gorgeous statement piece.

Wildlife by Heidi Klum Fancy Collar Necklace w/removable Drop for $79 at QVC.

I adore Heidi's collection. I like everything she has but this one is my absolute favorite. Would look gorgeous with a v-neck LBD!

Made Fairtrade Fortnight Friendship Bracelet for $16.57 at ASOS

Arm candy is all the rage this season and this is a perfect stacking piece. Would even be gorgeous on its own. Love!

Beige Leather Wrap Bracelet w/Rhinestone hooks for $48 at InPink

Another piece perfect for that arm stacking look. Wish this would come in gold though! Still adore it however.

Rachel Roy Ring Worn Gold Tone Glass Stone Octopus Ring for $48 at Macy's.

This is so cute! I would totally wear this. Great as a cocktail ring. 

Colored Rhinestone Ring for $5.80 at Forever21

Such a gorgeous ring- would love to pair this with a neutral outfit to make the colors pop. Great price too!


I am loving jewelry at the moment. Jewelry can make a simple outfit look instantly gorgeous. With the arm candy trend and statement pieces galore who could not resist a few baubles?

What are your current jewelry favorites?

Goddess Lookbook from Threadsence

Loving the jewelry in this pic!


I always adore Threadsences' lookbooks. They are absolutely gorgeous and well photographed. It also gives off great inspiration. There is always something for everyone. :)

You can view and shop the rest of the lookbook, HERE.

What do you think of this lookbook from Threadsence?

P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway to win 250 Business cards from PrintRunner.com! Giveaway ends this Wednesday!

Also, I am still looking for guest bloggers to post during my honeymoon. I am looking for 3-4 posts for the week of the 8th of July. Please contact me for further details or if you have questions! This is a great way to promote your blog! :)

Happy Skin: Pond's White Beauty Daily Spotless Lightening Day Cream

I usually don't go shopping for moisturizers for my face ... Never ! I have oily skin as it is and Hence I refrain applying anything on my face except for sunscreen and compact. So when I was offered to test out Pond's Newest product from their whitening skincare line - I was not sure whether this will work for me or not.

I have never been into the "whitening" and "brightening" mumbo-jumbo. I started using this cream anyway and its been 4 weeks now since I am using it -- 

Here's my account on the product -

Product: Pond's Flawless White Visible Lightening Day Cream. 

Claims:

Pond’s Flawless White Visible Lightening Day Cream “visibly whiten skin, giving it a natural, flawlessly radiant look; VAO-B³ complex fade away dark spots and blemishes; moisturizes, for soft and smooth skin; protect against the sun’s UVA/UVB rays”.

First Look at the Product: 

This product comes in a luxurious glass tub packaging with a pink screw cap top. Apart from the "Pretty" packaging - The heavy tub is not at all travel friendly. The product is bulky and you always have to take care that you don't end up breaking the glass tub while handling. 

My Experience with the Product: 

The first thing I noticed when I applied this cream was that this cream smelled and reminded me of a cream which was available a long time ago  (dunno whether its still available or not) - The Afghan Snow Cream. My mom was crazy for that thing .... this cream instantly brought back the memories of sweet smell of that cream.

I love the texture of the cream - it has a mousse- like consistency and it Literally takes seconds for this cream to get absorbed into my skin. You need only minute quantity of the product for your entire face. The cream somehow adapts to your skin and brings out the best results.

The product has a wonderful smell and makes you feel like your using a spa product. 

I love the effect the cream has on my face - It instantly give my skin - Clean, Radiant and  Matte Look. The application of cream followed by compact is very successful in maintaining oil free look for hours. It also makes the pores on the skin appear smaller.

As for whitening effect - I am sad to say - I haven't noticed any difference in my dark spots or lightening in my skin tone. The cream gives you radiant look the moment you apply it but then its back to normal after sometime. 

I like the fact that this cream is successful in giving you that BARE FEELING - As if your not wearing anything on your face.

The cream also gets bonus points for not giving me any break- outs or allergy reactions. 

I have tried this cream as a base for my makeup. My protocol starts by applying the cream, followed by hiding the blemishes with the help of a concealer, followed by applying mineral foundation and lastly loose powder. The makeup surprisingly stays put for hours. 

All in all, I am quite happy with the results the product is delivering. 

Love it or Chuck it? 

LOVE IT !! I will recommend this product to everyone with oily/ combination skin tone. 

Please note: The product was sent by the company's PR for Consideration. 

  

New Hair Serenity Service at Lakme Salon

Tired of your frizzy, tangled hair?

Leave the old behind and say Hello to the new Hair Serenity Service at Lakmé Salon

Gives you gorgeously smooth, manageable and party ready hair completely naturally without using formaldehyde.

Play it sleek as Lakmé Salon delivers the latest innovation to get silky straight hair with the launch of their new Hair Serenity treatment. Introduced to India by Lakmé Salon, the Hair Serenity treatment is a natural solution to hair that is unruly, frizzy and hair that refuses to behave. Unlike Keratin, the Hair Serenity treatment at Lakmé Salon is formaldehyde free and a safer process for achieving naturally smoother and shinier hair. Step away from the harmful effects of Keratin Treatments and indulge in the natural goodness of ingredients like the Cysteine complex to get a glossy and healthy mane that will make heads turn. A pioneer in the beauty services industry in India, Lakmé Salon is a one stop shop for all the beauty needs of the contemporary Indian woman.



The Hair Serenity treatment is a natural way to restore lost proteins and transform hair. Special ingredients used in the service  like Cysteine, Dendrobium Orchid, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Cocoa Seed Butter and Shea Butter help nourish the hair and give it a long lasting shine and smoothness.

Divided into seven essential steps, the service starts off with a detailed consultation with the Lakmé Salon expert who determines the condition of your hair and the best way to proceed with the treatment. The hair is then shampooed and the Cysteine complex is applied to the hair. The complex is allowed to process in your hair as it starts it work on making your hair healthier and more lustrous. The hair is then blow dried and flat-ironed to give it a sleek but yet not poker-straight finish. Post this, the hair is finally rinsed off and you are left with a naturally glossy and manageable blow dried look which lasts for approximately 3 months.

Thus this all-natural service helps:

•          Work in synergy with the existing proteins to restructure, soften and release curls

•          Penetration into the hair shaft for moisturizing and conditioning

•          Helps for overall shine, softness, strength and health of hair

Polyvore Outfit of the Week: How to Wear a Maxi Dress 3 Ways

This summer it can reach to high temps and those days, who wants to wear a full suit or pants to work or anywhere? Maxi dresses are the perfect option for anyone who wants to beat the heat. Also they can be worn for many different occasions, making it a must have piece for your closet this season. 

For work, since the maxi dress is all flowy add structure to the outfit with a blazer and satchel. Pair with flats to keep it professional. 

Keep it simple at the beach. Don't wear too many accessories as they might get lost, except your sunnies and hat. Don't forget your sunscreen! 

For shopping, this is your time to express your inner fashionista. Stack on the bangles, or wear a statement necklace. You can also wear a scarf if you are planning to dine out later in the evening. I always remember stores and restaurants putting their AC on a little too much. Remember to wear sandals to keep the casual look going. 

Maxi dresses are a great investment. Just make sure to invest in one that is a little more simple like the one above. That way you can wear it multiple times for many different occasions. I wouldn't advise wearing a bold tribal or floral print to work unless your work has super casual attire. 

The dress above is also a steal at only $62 at A-wear! The nude blazer shown is $42 at Own The Runway.   And that cute floppy hat is only $13 at Wet Seal. 

How do you wear your Maxi dress? 

Outfit of the Day: New Hair!

Outfit Details: 
Blouse: Victoria's Secret
Jeans: Wet Seal
Shoes: G by Guess- Macy's
Bracelets: Forever21

I went to the salon yesterday to get my hair colored and cut for the wedding. I was originally going to go all red but the stylist said that would be hard to achieve without lightening my hair first. Since I didn't have the money for that, we decided on a chocolate brown all over color with red highlights. The stylist did three highlights on each side of my head underneath the top layer of my hair. I like that he did it this way so that you could see the red as my hair moved (looks more natural that way in my opinion).
I also cut my hair! It was getting a little too long for me and this feels so much lighter. Also, I like that it's still a little long.

Have any of you got your hair done recently?

P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway to win 250 business cards! Click HERE to enter.

Giveaway: Business Cards from PrintRunner.com

I am happy to announce that I will be giving away a set of 250 business cards from Print Runner!

PrintRunner is an online printing company that offers business card services. Their goal is to provide the best value and high quality printing at affordable prices. We all know that business cards can be pricey. And having a business card is vital to any business, even bloggers! When you go to an event or even to get your hair done at the salon, you will never want to be without one. Whenever I don't have my business cards with me, is when people ask me for one. It can be quite embarrassing to write your information on a white piece of paper!
With 250 business cards you will be set for the year (or even longer) to spread the word about your business or blog! 

Details: 

Business Card Size and Style Business Cards: 2x3.5 (Standard)

Quantity: 250

Colors: 4/4 Color Both Sides

Paper: 14 pt. UV Coating on Front, 14 pt. UV Coating on both sides.

Proof: None.

Rounded Corners: No

Rules: 

- Open to US residents only, 18 years of age or older. 

- Must be a follower via GFC. 

- Post a comment just saying- "I want to win and I follow you!". 

- Please include your email so that I may contact you if you are the winner. 

Extra Entries:

- Follow me on Twitter.

- Follow me on Facebook. 

- Follow Print Runner on Twitter

- Follow Print Runner on Facebook.

- Follow me on Bloglovin'.
- Tweet this giveaway on Twitter. Please include link to tweet. 

So that is up to 6 extra entries! Please post separate comments for each entry. Please provide links when necessary.  

Giveaway Ends: 

July 27th, 2012, 11:59 PM EST - NOW EXTENDED! Giveaway ends Monday the 2nd of July! 

Entries will be drawn via Random.org. 

Good luck to all those who enter! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me! 

Disclaimer: Thank you to PrintRunner for providing us this giveaway, I will receive a set of business cards for hosting this.

Celebrity Fashion Weekly Edition

This week's celebrity fashion edition is on the gorgeous, Scarlett Johansson!

 

How to copy this look for all under $100!: 

Skirt: Stretch Sateen Skirt for $20.24 at The Limited

Shirt: Printed Ruffle Shell for $18.74 at The Limited

Shoes: Michael Antonio Latisha Patent Pump for $39.94 at DSW

Total Price: $78.92!

Scarlett wore this at one of her movie sets. This outfit is so classy and chic. This would be perfect for both the office and evening. The best part about this outfit is that it will never go out of style. The perfect investment for your wardrobe! To carry this into the evening add some jewels, put on some red lipstick and your set to go! 


What do you think of Scarlett's outfit?

Lanvin Fall 2012 RTW Collection

This dress is simply stunning. The jewels make the outfit look outstanding!

Love the neck detailing. A very unique design.

Peplum's are back in trend this fall. I am loving this dress, so classic and chic.

This dress would be perfect for the holiday's!

Another stunning dress with jewel detailing.

This outfit reminds me of a vampire for some reason. Maybe because it is dark and Gothic, in a good way though.

Lanvin's Fall collection is extraordinary. He did an excellent job on it. It had a very dark, romantic and mysterious look to it. Goes perfectly with the colder weather. The jewels are probably my favorite part of the outfits. So gorgeous!

What do you think of Lanvin's collection?