Weird beauty practices of international celebrities:

 Hello ladies. Today i will be talking about some very weird beauty practices which international celebs follow. Some of them are quite strange for instance to begin with, Kim Kardashian has hired a separate makeup artist completly dedicated to making her breasts look more attractive! But she is not alone to be using strange practices to look good. Some celebs use bird poop and placenta cream extract and some even use haemmorrhoid cream to stay gorgeous! Don't believe it? Here's the list of celebs using such stuff.

1. Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi- cat litter:

 Well known TV actress, Nicole says that some exfoliants have rocks in them which make your skin smooth and even. Cat litter is like a substitute for that. According to her cat litter is a regular exfoliant and is also very inexpensive!

2. Victoria and David Beckham- bird shit:

Yet another weird beauty practice is using a product whose main ingredient is bird poop. This practice is followed by none other than the very famous celeb couple Victoria and David Beckham. They believe that a number of base chemicals are present in this waste product. Believe it or not but the Beckham's surely do believe in this!

3. Sandra bullock-haemorrhoid cream:

Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock uses haemorrhoid cream to help reduce puffiness under her eyes, presumably the morning after a late night. She told the media a while back, "I didn't realize that putting haemorrhoid ointment on your face is acceptable in the beauty business. Apparently, but cream helps lines around the eyes."   


4. Katie Holmes- placenta cream:

She uses a cream with placenta extract in it and she is not the only one to use it. Another celeb using this is Eva Longoria. They believe that this cream help in supplying extra moisture to the skin and firms up collagen. Going by Katie's beautiful skin, this concoction does seem to work. 

So these were a few celebs with weird beauty practices which make them (or at least they believe so) look beautiful and radiant.

Sonam Kapoor all geared up to launch her own high street fashion brand- 'Rheson':

One style diva which every Indian girl looks upto is 'Sonam Kapoor'. She is undoubtedly the most stylish actress and is regarded as the true fashionista of Hindi film industry!  She has an unmatched style and can rock almost all kinds of looks. She along with her sister , Rhea is all set to launch their high street fashion brand. Both of them were working for years to launch their brand of clothes in India. The fashion brand has been named 'Rheson' and is their much anticipated dream project. I personally feel that this brand will be a huge hit amongst Indian girls after all Sonam Kapoor adds glamor to everything she endorses.

Her sister Rhea Kapoor is also very talented and has been styling for Sonam for quite sometime.

Talking more about the venture, Sonam said that 'Rheson' will not be a high fashion brand but a high street brand which is intended to be highly accessible, affordable and in which every girl feels comfortable. There will be a vast variety of styles and outfits to choose from. It will have something for everyone. The price range will vary from Rs 400- Rs4000. Sonam and Rhea will be working closely with a team of designers and plan to roll out 40-50 new pieces every couple of weeks. Slated for a September launch this year, 'Rheson' will be available at all Shoppers stop outlets across the country! Yayyyy I am too excited for its launch as every Indian girl who admires Sonam's style will now get to dress like her and that too at an affordable price. Waiting for September anxiously:) 

Love
Shikha  

Kareena Kapoor's Style Breakdown in 'Udta Punjab' :

Hey Eveyone! Today I will be writing about the celebrity I absolutely adore! She is the most gorgeous and stylish celeb and I loooooovvvvveeeee everything about her. She is none other than Kareena Kapoor Khan. Recently in Delhi for an ice cream brand she talks about her upcoming film 'Udta Punjab' and was looking absolutely stunning in a shimmering coffee colored gown and looked ravishing with her hair up in a  chignon, bright lipstick and glittering rocks on her fingers!

The interesting part of 'Udta Punjab' is that she will be seen with her Ex-Shahid Kapoor. Although she will not be sharing the screen space with Shahid, she says that he has really evolved as an actor! Another highlight of this movie will be Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh ! He will be seen romancing Kareena Kapoor. 

 
Kareena's look will be that of a punjabi girl with a braid and beautiful suits. She says that the script of the movie is very interesting and she immediately agreed to do the film. I am very excited for its release and will surely watch it as soon as it releases. Any one else excited for this film??

Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick Review and swatch:

Hey all my beauties! Today I will be reviewing a drugstore lipstick which I recently purchased. New drugstore lipstick releases always get me excited and this time it was no different. When I saw the display for the new Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick I just had to try one! Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick is a new lipstick formula that was launched along with a new HD Lacquer Lip gloss for Fall/Winter 2014. The new Ultra HD Lipstick is available in 14 shades and will be apart of the Revlon permanent lipstick collection.

Packaging:

To be very honest I really did not like the packaging. The lipstick comes housed in a simple silver mirrored barrel with a clear case. It's basically a clear version of their lip butter packaging and with this lid it is very easy to hit the bullet and get the lipstick everywhere. And as they are clear you can literally see the bits along the packaging so it looks quite messy! So packaging is nothing fancy!Let's head on to the product review.

Product review:

I picked up the shade 'Primrose' which is basically a mauve-y nude color. The reason for picking this up was the fact that it really complimented my skin tone and made my face look bright and fresh:) The formula is quite creamy  almost slick with a slight sheen finish. Pigmentation is also great and the color is fairly opaque with a single swipe. I think the flavor and the fragrance will bother a lot of people. I don't really know why the name has "HD" in it. It is not super smooth and flawless. The color stayed on for around 3 hours on me which is not very impressive either. Between faulty packaging, a mediocre formula, and a less than tasty flavor I wasn’t terribly impressed with the new Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick formula. I would not recommend it to you guys. For me its a 2 on 5:(

Have you tried it yet? What's your favorite shade?

Love
Shikha

De-stress your hair this WINTER!

Hello my lovelies! The winter season is very much here and so is the constant need to take care of your HAIR! Winter along with cold brings dry and luster less hair too. The cold robs the hair of its bounce, often leaving it limp and lifeless. The scalp flakes and leads to itching, scratching and aggravated hair loss. So before the winter winds can wreak havoc with your hair, treat them to deep conditioning.

1. Deep conditioning:
  What I like to do is leave my conditioner on for some more time when I shampoo, this way my hair get that EXTRA nourishment and shine. I also use hair mask every fortnight. My favorite hair mask is Wella Enrich hair mask.

 
2. Frequently trim your hair:
 Another point which you must consider is regularly trimming your hair. Trim off damaged hair and split ends regularly as they obstruct the hair growth process and make the edges of your hair strand weak!

3. Oil massage:
Since the cold weather tends to dry your hair, a gentle oil massage will help your hair restore its softness. But remember to be gentle and should be done once a week. Continue to pre shampoo your hair with essential oils like coconut, jojoba, emu and olive. Olive oil can provide the much needed moisture to the hair. Heat the oil before using and allow it to soak for a while. Style your hair in a knot or a braid. It is also advisable to keep your hair away from regular coloring, streaking or ironing as they can rob off its moisture.

 
4. Try switching to a moisturizing, dry scalp nourishing shampoo and conditioner. Be gentle while shampooing and never use excessive force for rubbing your hair. Remember hair is most vulnerable when wet. 
Thus ladies it is very important to winter proof your hair so that they do not become dry and lifeless. I hope you find these tips helpful. If you have any suggestions feel free to comment below. I will be very happy to read your comments and answer them!

Love 
Shikha

Easy tips to get rid of under eye dark circles and puffiness:

Hello everyone, hope you all are enjoying this lovely weather. Today I would like to share with you all some easy and effective tips on how to get rid of your UNDER EYE DARK CIRCLES! This is a problem which we all face at one point of time. It is very disappointing to see those under eye circles and puffiness , the first thing in morning when you look at yourself in the mirror. But there is surely a remedy to it! All you need it some patience and the believe that it wont last long enough. So here are my easy tips to combat the issue, without any delay let's get started.

1. Address the issue:

You may want to rule out any medical problem that may be causing your under eye area to become dark and puffy. Keep in mind that there are some medical conditions such as allergic reactions which might be causing the problem. If you also have fever, skin rash or difficulty in breathing you MUST CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY. If you know it is some kind of allergy then try eliminating it from your diet. Common food items which could be causing allergy are commercial pasteurized milk from hormone-treated cows, processed grains, fruits and veggies with residual pesticides. Watch out as allergies can also be caused by under eye creams or some mascaras. 

2. Enough sleep:

We all know that lack of sleep can cause your eyes to appear swollen, puffy and not so appealing! The science behind it is that lack of sleep can make your skin appear paler thereby allowing blood vessels to be more prominently visible through the skin giving the appearance of bluish or dark circles. So try to get yourself 6-7 hours of undisturbed sleep.

3. Natural remedies:

Fortunately there are a lot of natural remedies for dark circles and puffiness present at your home. And the best part is that these are super easy and very less time consuming so you can take a few minutes off from your busy daily schedule to look beautiful:) You may wana try some of these and I hope they will be helpful:

• Cool Cucumber slices
• A cotton ball dipped in potato juice
• Crushed mint leaves
• A teaspoon of tomato and lime juice
• Leave small amount of castor oil overnight
• Cool teabags

Just apply any of the above on your eyes and hopefully you will see the dark circles reducing and finally gone.

4. Iron deficiency:

You may sometimes notice a bluish tinge underneath your eyes due to iron deficiency. Other symptoms of lack of iron in your diet include pale skin, shortness of breath, increased heart rate, fatigue, dizziness etc. If you have any two of these symptoms you MUST visit your doctor ASAP!

Don't stress, drink plenty of water, avoid oil based cosmetics, don't sleep with your makeup on and eat more alkaline foods such as green vegetables, cilantro, mint etc. Keeping these few simple points in mind will surely help you to reduce your under eye dark circles and make your skin look young and fresh!

Love
Shikha

One thing which finally CURED my ACNE!!!!

Hello beauties! Today I will be talking about something which really helped me to get rid of my long term acne! First to begin with I would just like to quickly describe  my skin. I have quite oily skin with open pores and small acne bumps on my cheeks and forehead. When I touch my skin, it does not feel smooth , there are small bumps making it rough. Also my skin is quite sensitive so I generally do not try my hands on a lot of face products. And one more thing , my skin remains rough throughout the year and the acne never seem to go. But FINALLY this all has been a thing of the past. Recently my friend suggested a face wash which worked very well for her skin. It's called D'ACNE face wash. It is available at the chemist easily and contains Salicylic acid and Glycolic acid. But I will strongly recommend everyone to consult your dermatologist before using it. I have been using it for over a month now and there is a great reduction in my acne. So lets get started with the review:

Product packaging and use:
The D'ACNE face wash comes in a sleek plastic bottle with a pump dispenser.

It contains a liquid which changes into foam upon pressing the pump. It is very convenient to use and is travel friendly. I generally use two pumps of the product and lather it on wet face. Then I rub it gently for 20 seconds after which the foam kind of disappears. Then I rinse it off with water. This face wash is fragrance free which is another plus point.

Results:

I use this face wash twice daily and the results are superb. It leaves my face very clean and fresh and I have seen a gradual decrease in my acne. My skin has started feeling smooth and there is also a decrease in pore size. I have used a vast variety of face wash but nothing really worked for me this well. I simply love it!! For me its a 10 on 10. If you have acne you may definitely want to consider this D'ACNE face wash. I hope you would love it, but again, DO NOT FORGET to consult your DERMATOLOGIST before hand. 

I hope this was helpful. Don't forget to comment below. 

Love
Shikha