The Cozy Flare

Hi Folks!

It’s been long since I posted anything on Fashion but wanted to do it for a while. So here I am with my first look-book post. I wore this recently in a corporate party. I was sure I wanted to wear something elegant which is not overpowering and compliments the occasion well.

Coming back to the look-book. I wanted it to look professional. Though I always prefer a touch of statement to my look, It can be a statement necklace, a pair of earnings or any other accessory that complements the look.
Keeping the same in mind, I paired the dress with this Boho chain necklace. It made the whole look, stand out and it looked perfectly well with the color. To finish the look I wore these bright pink heels.

and here is the final look:




Outfit Details:
Dress- StalkBuyLove
Neck piece - Sarojini
Heels- Stelatoes Shoes



This was my first #ootd post on the blog, Comments down below for what do you think about it.

Thank you for today !
Until next time Stay healthy Stay Gorgeous!!

Love ❤
-Rajni









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We all desire for a clean & glowing skin, but the question is how to go about it? Even if we know, we don't do what it takes.
Following a regime for a few days will definitely not do any good if not pursued as a habit. Being a working professional, I can surely relate to the ladies who cannot continue on taking extra care for their skin, due to the busy and hectic schedules.

Struggling with the same issues I some days discontinued on my skincare routine and as a result, found myself endeavoring to get rid of the breakouts I would get.
Eventually, I picked up a few simple habits on my daily routine to get the benefit.

Here are a few habits which helped me to achieve a healthy skin and even after applying makeup on a daily basis I don't get any breakouts or pimples.


1) Drink a lot of water: I know you must have heard about this a lot many times, even I did and always dismissed the idea by thinking "I will start" but never really did.
Drinking water helps in cleansing your body and skin from inside. It helps in detoxifying, increases your metabolism and helps in weight loss as well. I must say, this is the easiest way to achieve a glowing skin naturally.



Remember to always carry a water bottle with you, especially at your workplace, to make sure you don't skip over it.
You can also add some flavor to it, by adding lemon slices, mint or cucumber which will also increase the benefits.
By following this regularly, you will see the visible difference overall, not just the skin but overall health as well.


2) Add Green Chili to your diet: Green Chili is one of the best spices in India, commonly used for cooking. But, do you know green chili has a lot of skin & health benefits as well? ; This spice is rich in antioxidants, iron and Vitamin C. Hence, it is beneficial for your skin regime. Eating it regularly will make your skin naturally healthy & glowing.



If you are on a weight loss diet, you can add green chili twice a day with your meals as it contains zero calories and helps in digestion as well.

3) Taking Off the makeup before bed: This is the one routine you need to follow religiously, to keep the skin problems at bay. Applying makeup on a daily basis can cause breakouts and pimples, if not taken off.
I use coconut oil to take off my makeup. Coconut oil is naturally beneficial for a glowing skin. Take a few drops on a cotton ball and wipe it all over your face to remove the makeup.
Once done, wash off your face with your regular face wash.
I would always prefer coconut oil for cleansing instead of the cleansers available in the market.


These are a few changes I made in my daily routine, and I am happy with the results so far. I don't promise you wonders instantly, but I assure you the visible difference you will notice with time.
I have seen the difference on my skin, my skin texture and slight pigmentation has been improved.
Give it a try, I hope it will help you as well. also share your views and feedback on it.



Picture courtesy: Shutterstock & Pinterest


Thank you for today !
Until next time Stay healthy Stay Gorgeous!!

Love ❤
-Rajni





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I am a matte lipstick Fan and who would not be! As they give you the most amazing finish, making lips more defined. Though if you are one like me who wears matte lipstick on a daily basis would know the struggles of scrubbing your lips almost every second day as the lipstick gets settled between the line gap of lips consequently making them look dry and chapped. Hence, this time I gave a try to a non-matte lipstick by the brand Milani, recommended to me by a friend.
Milani has both matte and non-matte range; their matte range has more mauve, brown and nude colors wherein, the non-matte range has different shades of pinks, reds and vibrant orange.



Price: This lipstick retails for 770 INR buy here

Brand Claims:

• Infused with nourishing vitamins A and C.
• With vibrant colors for all occasions, Color Statement Lipstick feels as good on the lips as it looks.
• Moisturizing and highly pigmented.
• Cruelty free products.

My experience: 

I was a little skeptical about the finish as I have never been a fan of glossy lipsticks. I have mixed feelings about this one.
It has a texture you will not get in any other non-matte lipstick its glossy in the beginning but gives a color stain like lip stains.
The staying power is lesser as expected. It hardly stays on the lips for 4 hrs. It does transfer while eating or drinking.
 The only thing I liked about it its light weight and moisturizes your lips, that's what you expect from a non-matte lipstick. It's a good option when you want to make your lips look glossier. You actually would not need a gloss with this one. "But but but; not to forget this is a Cruelty-free Brand. It's not tested on animals.

Milani has both the matte and non matte range.



Pros:

• Moisturizing
• Smells Good
• Cruelty Free  
• Glossy

If you are a glossy lipstick fan or want to try one then go for it. But a matte lipstick lover may not like it I would suggest you to go for the matte range with same brand !!

Rating : 3/5

Sheet Masks are a boon in skin care nowadays because of the easy skin care routine it provides in just minutes. It is a convenient option for those days when you feel lazy to continue with the daily skin care routine. Sheet mask generally provides hydration to your skin. If you are one of them who travels daily for work or college, then you must have a sheet mask routine once a week.































I got this Mond'Sub sheet mask in my Glamego July box.



What Brand claims: It's a pearl revitalizing mask, which will give your skin lightening, brightening, rejuvenating, lifting and firming effect.


It comes with a Vitamin C Essence in a different section of the same packet, which has to be applied after the mask, once you put on the mask, leave it for 15 mins.
Afterward, apply the vitamin c essence on your face, massage it for 2 mins then rinse it with warm water.


My Experience: This mask was a little different from others. It's a complete face and neck mask secondly; it comes with the Vitamin C essence which you can apply after using the mask. I knew it would give hydration to my skin, but to my surprise, it actually worked well for a dry bump on my face, which I was trying to remove for a few weeks. This mask did actually work upon it and the bump vanished in just one use. Possibly, on account of the Vitamin C essence. I was more than happy with the results and I highly recommend this to all.



Pros:

• Moisturizing
• Hydrating
•  Rejuvenating
• Vitamin C essence
• A complete face & Neck mask
• Gives instant glow
• Tightened the pores

Buy this Here!

Ratings: 5/5

The Glamego Subscription box was the most raved about when they first launched their beauty box for just Rupees 208 INR. This is the lowest budget box available in India which contains both makeup and beauty products. Although I bought the first launched edition of Glamego Box but didn't like it very much. So I never reviewed it. I only liked the Kohl I received from the brand Auravedic which is an organic Kajal. But this time Glamego has improved a lot and increased the priced a little bit with amazing products. This box contains 4-5 makeup & beauty products.




I have purchased the July Edition this time it contains the products worth 2200 INR in just 399 INR. Now that's a steal deal. Who would not like to buy this? They still made it to the most budget friendly subscription box in India. I hope you are as excited as I am to show you what's Inside.

Looks: Glamego clearly glammed-up the box this time with the bright color theme. The packaging has impressed me a lot. The box is in the same cardboard packaging with a beautiful pastel color theme.



Contents: This box contains 4 beauty & makeup products in July Edition

• Manna Kadar Lipstick worth 1560
• Neemli Lip scrub worth 250
• Mond'Sub Face-mask sheet worth 250
• Bio Bloom hand cream worth 150

Finally, a respite from the summer heat and we are heading towards monsoon! No words to describe how much we love monsoon. If you are a "rain" person or not, you should know these tips and tricks for the monsoon to stay healthy and gorgeous. Your skin needs the same care in monsoon as well, just a few things to keep in mind.



Base:
Do not put a heavy base in monsoons, avoid using foundation as it will get faded in the rain and will give you uneven base. Go for lighter option use waterproof makeup in this season or go for BB, CC Cream. It will last longer and will not give you cakey look once in the rain.




Moisturizer:
Do not forget to apply moisturizer on yours. Your skin needs nourishment in monsoon as well, The air is already moist, these days which makes the skin oily. Go for a water based moisturizer which is not heavy on the skin and absorbs quickly. Buy water-based moisturizer here




Sun Protect:
Sun protect is as important as a moisturizer even in the monsoon. The sun rays are still there which can be harmful to your skin. Go for matte gel sunscreen which absorbs quickly into the skin without any trace of greasiness. buy matte gel sunscreen here



Clothing:
When it comes to clothing monsoon is all about easy clothing and airy fabrics like Georgette and Chiffon. These fabrics are ideal to wear in monsoon as they tend to dry quickly and of course, these are easy to carry and easy to style.



Exfoliate:
Exfoliate your skin regularly, it's as important as washing your face. Exfoliation helps in getting rid of impurities and dirt which gets under your pores due to humidity, moisture & dirt in the air. Use a mild face scrub to exfoliate your skin. Exfoliate thrice a week for oily skin type and once or twice a week for dry skin type.





And yes Enjoy this Monsoon carelessly 😉 enjoy your Cappuccino !

Thank you for today
Until next time Stay Healthy Stay Beautiful!
Love ❤
- Rajni


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Lakme has recently introduced a new lipstick range in their 9to5 Collection. These lipsticks are already getting popular due to the fact that it has Primer in it. So you don't have to prime your lips with this lipstick. Secondly, the Bright Colors in the range are getting all the attention.
Although the colors are more towards Reds, Oranges & Browns, despite that they still have 30 shades in this range.