Raksha Bandhan Gifting Options for Your Fashionable Sibling

We all have that special person in our lives... a brat who grew up snatching your favourite tees or probably a cool dude who comes up with excellent style tips on how to be a street star; a protective bestie who saves you from scoldings when you're mistaken or a possessive friend who would keep an eye on you all the time, but won't admit.

Well! this 'someone' is none other than your irritable yet so affectionate 'sibling' who is your companion for lifetime. Who else can you be screaming at one minute and hugging the next moment? But somewhere deep inside your heart, you know that your brothers and sisters will always have your back.

For a brother or sister with whom you share such a prolific relationship, an exclusive gift on Raksha Bandhan is almost inescapable. I know it's hard to come up with a great gift for your siblings, but while searching for an ultimate 'gift of utility' in honour of my most favoured festival, I stumbled on Shor Sharaba and there I found something exactly what I wanted ;)

Before I show you what I ordered, let me make some 'shor' ;)
Shor Sharaba is an entrepreneurial venture of two sisters who believe in the theory of  'doing something you love'. The duo began with designing cushions and coasters in classy colours and fabrics that ruled the roost in home décor. Later they extended their collection with new categories of products including bags, gadget accessories, iPad cases, laptop bags, passport covers, wallets that were way beyond usual and spelled beautiful vibrancy. The enthusiastic girls keep on adding up something or the other in their existing merchandise regularly for their own creative satisfaction that pleases their clients and make them keep coming back.

Do they deserve all this Shor Sharaba?

Here's a truth, whether you choose to believe it or not: I assess a brand from different aspects. When I explored Shor Sharaba, I was really impressed to see their noisy collection and innocently smiling kiddo models ;) I was curious to find if the brand has got something for brothers and sisters both & to my sheer joy, I found many options that were in-line with my liking. I ordered two jackets - Shlokas Jacket for Girls and Mustaches Jacket for boys. My order was dispatched the same day and a properly packed parcel was delivered to me in expected number of working days.

These jackets perfectly balance being cool and practical. When you hand one over to your bro or sis, it gives you a feeling that you're giving them a touch of inherent trendiness. Such gifts make the receiver realise how closely you understand their fine taste. Just throw on these quirky jackets and spice up your boring outfit.

Boys jackets can be worn as part of an ensemble with an ethnic kurta / with a casual tee or as a statement piece by themselves!

Girls certainly have many more creative way to style these jackets. Team it up with a slip dress, long kurti, over a crop top or a basic LBD; it's gonna add the perfect amount of glam quotient to your dressing sense.

The best part? these jackets are reversible, so for the days when you like to dress a little sporty, flip these jackets inside out and give your weekend look an subtle yet edgy twist. I highly recommend to take your pick and layer up this season while making a bold statement with these jackets!

Other than these jackets that I ordered, Shor Sharaba offers delightful kids clothing items like printed & embroidered, Kurta Pyjama Sets, Sherwanis, Girly Capes, cute Denim Dresses and much more. And these are available in sizes suited to age group starting 6 months onwards. Imagine how adorable your little bro or sis will look in these happy dresses :)

For those who are sceptical to got for a clothing item, a handbag with indie pop of colour can be the best pick for your sis. Truly crushing over their sling bags that would add the perfect finishing touch to your outfit.

Summing up, I would say Shor Sharaba unquestionably deserves all the applauds for being a perfect place for presenting extensive products at budget friendly prices without compromising in quality. Must visit them if your sibling has an unusual taste to clothing and accessories that are funky, rare, strange, loud, and unexpected. Hurry!! It's time to shop for that handpicked token of love for your near and dear ones that will bring a broad smile on their faces.

North for Men - Men Grooming Kit

Raksha Bandhan is approaching soon and I see everyone talking n fretting over what gift to choose for their brother or sister. I myself had been planning to buy him a gift of utility that won't end up collecting dust in his closet. So I thought of collating a cool grooming kit for my brooding brother this year that not only lures him, but would also make it easy to wake up looking his best. 

I reached for North for Men by Oriflame that is a trusted male grooming brand designed for men who value looking and feeling great and strive for greatness every day. No matter your skin type or how straightforward or advanced their needs are, they'll find the quality products they need to complement their daily grooming routine, and inspire them with the confidence to go out and be the best they can be.

My brother is very specific about the quality of grooming product he uses because he believes in not looking good, but feeling confident from inside. And gifting him with the best quality personal care essentials is ultimate choice. This combo includes 4 products viz. soap bar, shaving gel, face wash+ scrub and face cream. 

North For Men - Normal Skin Shaving Gel

My bro doesn't do well with electric razors and resorts to traditional manual shaving method. However, he is choosy for nice lathering shaving creams/gels. This NFM shaving gel is non-foamy, ultra-rich gel that provides easy razor gliding on skin to get a close, smooth shave. It helps protect skin against micro cuts and irritations plus heals the scrapes quickly. 

The 60 ml tube is priced at Rs. 149.

North For Men Fairness Face Wash & Scrub

The first step of an effective morning routine is to ensure a brighter and cleansed complexion. With natural menthol for an invigorating kick, simply give yourself a gentle yet deep exfoliation of this dual-effect product. The best part is that the soap-free formula avoids leaving you with stretchy dry skin post rinsing, but also guarantees oil-free skin without any impurities. Men will difintely love the alluring aroma of the product.

The 150 ml tube packaging is priced at Rs. 549

North For Men Fairness Soap Bar

Make a man feel good taking good care of himself with this silky touch fairness soap. Enriched with white complex to help brighten skin tone and improve skin complexion. Pure menthol gives a refreshing feeling with its pleasant scent all the day long. 

The 100 gms soap bar is priced at Rs 129. 

North For Men Fairness Face Cream

A face cream may sound unwanted or optional in a men grooming kit, but I would say men's rougher skin needs nourishment and hydration more than women's. To deliver the benefits of Artic pro Defence and Polar White Complex, this moisturizing cream leads to boosting skin health from within. The added advantage of SPF 18 in the cream is here to shield his skin from sun damage with UV filters while reinforcing skin's resistance against pollutants etc.

The 50 gm tube is priced at Rs 449

In short, this suave hamper from "North for Men" is apt to pamper my bro this Raksha Bandhan and make him feel classy on this auspicious day and forever after. 

p.s. if you're impressed with the NFM combo and wanna gift it to love of your life, Friendship Day is the ocassion that'll give you this golden opportunity to woo your man with a thoughtful gift set ;)

Rakhi Bhai Behan Ka Tyohaar

I may not say it always, but whenever I say I mean it ...

"The memories may fade with passing time, but the bond we share will only grow stronger.." 

Writing for #selfiewithsibling contest by Jabong.com made me say above lines again to my bro.

The loving occasion of Raksha Bandhan is actually the best time to reminisce fondly those wonderful moments I have spent with my siblings. Because despite being many many years younger to me, he is the one who holds my lowered spirits in bad times. When I have a reason to smile and celebrate, I message him first of all and he is readily available to make it more meaningful.

But yes, we are no exception and can't end up without hate moments too. He is pissed off so easily when I comment something 'not likable' on his social accounts and he grumbles for having an 'interfering' elder sister.... He finds it irritating when I advise him not to be an impulsive buyer and make choices within specific budget.... He thinks I am old-fashioned if I'm offended seeing him clicked with female classmates...He puts a full-stop on our conversation saying "Not Again", when I wish to motivate him to give more time to studies and work harder... He gives me furious looks if I am spying on his phone...Gosh!! should I write all this here!! I know he won't spare me today after he reads this post but I actually wanna see his reaction ;) {Hope God is there to save me :P }

Even when life has led us along different paths now, we are always close looking out for each other (thanks to some awesome phone apps too) ... He really has the virtuosity to beautify my life. He laughs at my funny selfies, edits them making me look fairer and then asks me for a "Thank You" that I never say ;) He keeps me updated with latest technology hacks and makes sure the path I am travelling on as a blogger is smooth n guided. I know deep in my heart who will come to my rescue when no one offers me a helping hand. 

Though I don't need an occasion to show my gratefulness to him but every moment of my life is a blessing to have a 'monster' around me who possesses a clear heart. Even if I searched the world over, there cannot be a better brother than him. And Raksha Bandhan is the day when we deserve clicking #selfiewithsibling and capturing one more such moment of happiness :)

I wish my bro all the happiness and loads of success through every side in his life!!