#PlayUpStyle With OOTD in Vibrant AW15 Collection of John Players

Its quite less-obvious to find menswear brands experimenting with vibrant colors and prints than womenswear. But men also need playing with vivacious styles to give a positive flip to their personality. To sort the wardrobe needs of today's youth, the iconic menswear brand John Players has come up with their AW15 collection recently that concentrates more on animated colors and lively prints. 

A print range of casual shirts, tees & sweaters inspired from Playing Cards called Jack of hearts is decked up at the stores to #PlayUpStyle with graphic and monogram prints this season to add a zing to usual boring style. 

Talking about the colors, the brand has not overruled the classic favourites of most men i.e. black and blue, but has added the bold colours like Spicy Orange, Pepper Yellow & Sour lime to the existing shades to create a superb mix of classic n modernity. 

These colorful jackets are dual-hued that can be flaunted reversing the inner side up in a different color and gather attention wherever you go...

When casuals are the talk of the town, we know what goes well with it...the denims. John Players Jeans has an entire range of Indigo Theatrics denim wear showcasing contemporary fits in experimental washes & bold styling. The brand’s entire jeans collection is with ‘stretch’ to make you feel comfortable all the day long & is available in 4 fits to choose from i.e. Regular, Slim, Skinny & Comfort skinny.

The denims have cool laser printed tattoos and interestingly this laser technology saves a lot of water; bringing eco-friendly denim. What an awesome innovation !!

JPJ has also brought in edgy leather jackets and cool denim shirts in greys to complete the look. 

Till now, we have been speaking a lot about casual wear, but what about breaking the monotony of formal and semi-formal work wear!! JP has left us amazed with elegant Bandh Galas and the Slim fit jackets that are sure to make you stand out in the crowd and earn admiration from everyone. Those who love keeping their signature style intact can opt for smart formals in various colors and patterns that speaks volumes of gentlemen. 

The AW15 collection by John Players is already up for revving up your dull wardrobe offering Formals, Casuals, Party wear & Denims and ofcourse Winterwears incorporating a trendy mix of colors, playful styling & smart fits.

So its high time to #playupstyle with what your heart yearns for!!

p.s. Thanks to Mr. Hubby for being a support n model for my post ;) 

Zippy Zica Unveiled on Goa Greens

My association with Indiblogger has been a treasured one since the day I got to be one of its approved member. Indiblogger's wider reach among its readers is one of the reasons why I feel so special connecting with it. I regularly participate in IB activities and campaigns while penning down the topics it publishes. But there was something that I could never participate in and almost felt dejected for the same i.e. Indiblogger Meets. I always considered my fellow bloggers quite lucky when they cover the events conducted by IB with brands.
Recently, when I came across the Gear Up for Great campaign by Tata Motors that was inviting bloggers for a all-expenses paid trip to Goa, I couldn't resist my temptation to apply for it. To be honest, I barely had any hope to get shortlisted. And this is because I had completely forgot about it after applying. But to my utter surprise, my heart actually skipped a beat as I received a call from team IB on 24 Nov. evening asking whether I'm ready for a #madeofgreat Goa trip??
Before I could answer him, my brain started making calculations about will my hubby give me consent to travel alone, will he be able to manage my son in my absence and ofcourse will I be able to avail leave from office etc... I guess this trip and Indimeet was destined for me, so I could work out all my issues and sent my formal consent to team IB. There was still some doubt in my mind to make my way for the event. But all my anxiety got over in next 24 hrs, when the list of fortunate 60 bloggers was published on IB. Can't express how privileged it felt to see my name among those talented people on board. And then started my prep for Goa..I was literally day dreaming all the time about the Zippy Car to be unveiled before our eyes and the lush beautiful Goan land ...
Team IB took good care of all the travel and stay prior to the day of journey and also kept in touch via emails regarding event details.
And then the day finally arrived when I was ready to step in the Spicejet boeing aircraft.

Rising above the city of capital, I started capturing some glimpses of the tiny elements seen on Earth from that height...not only because I was enjoying every minute of my first flight, but it was strict instruction from my li'l boy to forward him the live happenings as soon as possible. ;)  And the pic below turned out to be one of his fav during my flight. I had forwarded him this pic via whatsapp asking "do you see something special in it?" And my boy could quickly point out the Bahai Lotus Temple in it :)

On the Goa Airport, the bloggers including myself were received by representatives of team IB as well as Tata Motors. The commute from airport to the resort Alila Diwa was very well managed in a luxurious van for all the bloggers in groups of 7-8 at a time.

Landing on the green land of Goa, the first thing that I could notice is the rise in temperature that was almost double as compared to Chandigarh ;) After a drive of almost 20 mins, we reached this exceptionally beautiful resort Alila Diwa.

All my fatigue vanished as I sipped in the fresh Kokum juice as the welcome drink. A quick registration on the reception and we checked into our spectacular rooms elegantly furnished with wooden flooring. A relaxing corner in the balcony was my fav corner to relax these two days that offered a soothing view of swaying palm trees...

The hungry souls then headed to the Spice Studio, the dining area of the resort, that served variety of delicious food and desserts. I could instantly relate the name 'Spice Studio' as I had a glimpse of many whole-spices displayed underneath a glass on the dining table. 

Some of us were eager to explore the resort property and other wanted to relax. I, being a photography enthusiast, decided to get into the groove and utilize my limited time of stay there.

In the midst of all the fun, the IB representatives humbly reminded us of the scheduled beach activities for the evening. And so it was time of creating another charming look for me ;) I wore a floor-length maxi dress and bedazzled it with a matching statement necklace. (we gals, you see..) 

Oh my my!! the breathtaking view of the Gonsua Beach in Majorda was calling us .. Super-charged for the memorable eve, we participated in challenges thrown on us in form of games and activities. 

Here I share yet another lovely pic where I scribbled a message for my li'l boy saying "Miss U Shamit" ... no wonder he loved it a load..

With so many wonderful people around and experiencing a blissful time, I had forgotten the world that worries me so much and I wanted to greet life with my arms open in a novel spirit all together different from my usual viewpoint. This candid moment spelled nothing less than Nirwana to me and I could breathe 'hope' n 'spirituality' deeper n deeper within me :) Needless to say, I cherish this moment above everything else.  

Returning back to the resort, a hi-tea invite came with the Karaoke night celebration along with a special presentation at the Locker Room. Frankly, it sounded bit strange to me to attend the presentation in the locker room and not at the conference room. But I knew team IB and Tata Motors masters the art of giving pleasant surprises. It didn't comes to my wildest imagination that a personalized section would be dedicated to each of 60 bloggers with blue Messi jersey and other cool goodies. Aww, my eyes didn't blink for a minute as I saw Cyrus Sahukar entering all dressed in the similar jersey .. The witty guy made everyone giggle with his signature comic style

Team Tata Motors revealed the journey of the making of Zica-The Zippy Car through a informative presentation and this was the most unexpected revelation when the wooden wall slided to one side and we could witness the beauty in Sunburst Orange right in front of our eyes!!

Day 1 ended with tummyfull food and soulful performances by fellow bloggers.. Before saying good night, everyone was asked to get ready early morning on Sunday morning forgetting the usual long sleeping hours ;) I had so much of excitement for the next day's drive that I seriously flipped in my bed all the night waiting to travel through the town in new Zica. 

Relishing the South Indian breakfast on the 6th arranged at Vivo, I met my team members outside the resort. 

Both the petrol and diesel variants of Zica were waiting for us to roar on the roads of Goa. I, with my team members Supriya and Abhishek, got into stylish new Zica after the flag off to gain the driving pleasure. 

Uff, Zica incorporates specs like any high-end vehicle encompassing advance safety features, multi-drive modes, excellent sound quality, rear parking sensors etc.  I exclusively loved the voice-controlled Navigation app and JukeCar app. I found the diesel model more refined than petrol one. The overall feel, comfort, design and performance of Zica spread a smile on our faces. 

Discovering the excellence of the automobile giant, I'm extremely impressed and my vote of trust goes in favour of Tata Motors once again. 

A selfie with the beauty was surely well-deserved before handing over it back to its owners :P 

No pleasures can replace the joy of such fulfilling moments...My heartfelt thanks to the entire team of Indiblogger and Tata Motors for making this #fantastico event happen and also to the humble staff of Alila Diwa for A-one hospitality. 

I swear everything we did on this weekend was wondrously #madeofgreat... and gave us a reason to keep our heads up :)

The City Beautiful In the Zonal War

"Once you lived at Chandigarh, there is no place your heart beats for..." 

This is something I am quoting from my personal experience. Since quite early years of my life, I had a crush upon the city ;) Though its not the place where I have been born and brought up, but I knew I wanted to spend my life in the lap of nature at 'The City Beautiful' surrounded by green landscapes wherever possible :)

A compulsory stop for any architect’s pilgrimage, Chandigarh has highlighted itself in the world map being the first planned city of the country post independence. The Swiss-French Architect and the master designer Le Corbusier amazed the universe with his imaginative plan for the city and came up with a design unlike any other city in India. I personally find the city so easy to commute because of its non-complex grid system to connect all the sectors and have the confidence not to get lost even if I don't know my route to my destination.

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The block-shaped buildings on the baking plains of Punjab soften the effect of concrete roads with its lush green parks in every sector and make it a delight to stay here years after years. The green stripes, which were the part of the city's master plan, are still restricted to walk upon and drive upon to maintain the title of one of the "cleanest and greenest city of India."

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This beautiful city of the North India drives numerous people to make a conscious decision to live at Chandigarh because of its controlled modernity, which happened in my case too. I always experience an unparalleled quality of life here in terms of investment opportunities, hangout places to relax, variety of food items and ofcourse for its cosmopolitan nature. The perfect blend of modernization & ethnicity in Chandigarh invites outsiders to live at this pampered city.
Every time I drive by the official emblem of the city i.e. Open Hand Monument, it itches a feel of hospitality in my heart with the message of “open to give and open to receive” and my obsession for the city becomes deeper and stronger.

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Growing with the city for many years now, I have witnessed great change in its appearance. But the approach of people has never run out of the place. The City Beautiful, emerging as technology hub, is very well connected to other cities via roads, trains and flights. This easy access via any transportation mode has made the city pass the criteria pertaining to Smart City Project :)

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Not only that the city is a perfect place to live, but wins over my votes to travel to mountains in close proximity. A weekend can be well-spend enjoying a long-drive with family to the hills of Himachal Pradesh to treasure some lovely memories.

Chandigarh, the dream city of India’s first Prime Minister Pt. Nehru, has remarkable reasons to top the charts when it competes for Zonal War. The lively people, clean surroundings, rich heritage and the development potential are the city highlights that are #madeofgreat and worth applauds !!

Proud to breath cleaner in The City Beautiful!

Detoxify Your Skin With Aroma Essentials Lemon Grass Mask

The recent change in the weather conditions is leaving my skin wanting extra care. Though the routine skin care regimen is taken care of, but I have added an additional product to cleanse the surface of my skin in better way and it is Aroma Essential Lemon Grass Mask. 

The main ingredients of the Lemongrass mask are lemongrass extract, oats and bentonite. The mask is brownish yellow in color and is a finely milled powder. It smells soothing being a natural composition. You need to mix it with some water and make a thick paste out of it. I spread a thin layer of the mask paste on my face and let it dry for few minutes. The mask works to stimulate the skin while on the skin. As you rinse it off with gentle massage with splashes of water, the skin feels deeply purified because of the bentonite's ability to absorb toxins from skin. Bentonite is a type of healing clay enriched with nutrients that detoxifies the skin from deep within by deep pore cleansing.

Lemongrass mask helps to remove tan n leaves skin soft. Lemongrass extract contains higher content of vitamin A and helps in fading fine lines n aging spots on skin.. It may not be necessarily used on the facial skin, but can be used on arms, legs or any other body part that requires attention. Yet another ingredient used in its making is oats which makes the mask more effective for dry skin people too. However since the key ingredient is clay, the people with dry skin need to back up the skin  with moisturiser after washing the mask. The use of this mask on frequent intervals calms the skin reducing any kind of skin itching arising out of various reasons. The skin feels softened and pampered everytime I use it.
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Ethicare Remedies Caladew Lotion Review

When I get to see Calamine lotion, I recall my mom always using Calamine lotion as her makeup base and I, as a child used to love its whitening effect on her face. For many years, this was the only use of calamine lotion to me.

At a later stage, as a mother myself, I got to buy the same calamine lotion for my son who has sensitive skin prone to allergy from insect bite. It was then that I realized the potential benefits of this lotion in situation like curing problematic skin. 

Today I am reviewing Caladew lotion from Ethicare Remedies to assess whether it has similar properties like older version of the product. 

Product Details:

Calamine lotion with its balanced formulation offers soothing and cooling action and gives relief in skin conditions like prickly heat, insect bites, sunburn, nappy rash etc.

Ingredients:
Kaolin, Zinc oxide, Cucumber Extract, Aloevera, Silicon Oil, Glycerine

Price: 

Rs 81 for 75 ml pack. 

My opinion:

Caladew Lotion formulated by Ethicare Remedies is not only a usual mix of zinc oxide with zinc carbonate, but has been a novel composition of other components like Cucumber extract and Aloevera. The lotion is pink in color which is lighter than the age-old calamine lotion. It comes is a tube packaging having white and pink prints on it.

Its consistency is more watery / runny than I expected, so during my first use I poured more quantity accidently on my palm. But it makes the lotion easier to spread and blend. There is similar fragrance like it was in the lotion years ago that connects me to my childhood days. The fragrance lasts for quite long time but is very light and non-bothersome. 

The Caladew lotion gives soothing coolant feel on skin on application. It leaves no white cast on skin, and gives matte effect with some moisturization on my extra-dry skin. I feel it will feel more hydrating on normal to oily skin. I use it in place of foundation at times and it perfectly works towards minor skin fixing. The Caladew lotion is amazingly beneficial to acne prone skin..Just a little touch of the lotion on the affected area for few times controls the pimples/acne/breakouts to great extent due to its anti-allergic properties. The zinc oxide used in the making of Caladew lotion offers mild sunscreen action as well.

The lotion is very mild and its quite safe to use for babies to prevent and cure nappy rashes or minor skin itching. 

Pros:

Pocket friendly price.

Nice fragrance.

Mild sunscreen.
Cooling effect on skin.
Excellent spreadability.
Non-opaque lotion base.
Safe for children.

Matte effect.

Effective for minor skin issues.

Cons:

I wish the consistency be little thicker to avoid spillage in case tube cap is not tightly shut.

Overall, Caladew lotion is a multi-action product that doubles up as cosmetic plus medicine in such affordable price. A pack of Caladew lotion is highly recommended for every household.

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Vegetal Dark Circle Cream Review

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Looking for an intensive formula to take care of ageing of your eyes? Afraid of chemicals based formulation? Fret not! Here is an all-natural remedy for your need i.e. Vegetal Dark Circle Cream.

Product Details:
Vegetal Dark Circle Cream is a blend of 100% Bio- Active extracts which immediately correct the complexion of eye contour and brightens, de-puffs, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. This dark circles removal cream detoxifies and moisturizes the under eye area and smoothens wrinkles and fine lines. Regular use of this dark circles cream helps to remove dark circles under eyes.

Enriched with natural ingredients, Vegetal Dark Circle Cream contains turmeric extract that prevents keratinocytes and fibroblast cell of skin. This is one of the best creams for dark circles as it has licorice extract, which is a potent antioxidant that provides de-pigmenting, anti-aging and emollient effect. It is similarly made with many more such natural ingredients to get you rid of dark circles under eyes. You can gently massage Vegetal Dark Circle Cream into the delicate area beneath the eyes after thorough cleansing with Vegetal Cleansing Lotion. You can use this dark circles cream twice daily or as required.

Ingredients: find in the pic below

Price: Rs 525 for 20 gm.
Shelf Life: 2 yrs

My experience:
The vegetal dark circle cream with very light green color tint in it. The cream is thicker in consistency than usual eye creams. Its smooth texture gives me a soft, velvetty feel when rubbed between my fingers. A little quantity is sufficient to massage under your eyes. Upon application, it needs a gentle massage to sink in the skin properly. The delicate skin under your eyes feels greatly hydrated as you apply this cream.

Upon recommendation by the brand on the packaging, I am using this cream twice a day - the morning time and at bedtime. The almond extracts infused with licorice keep the under eye area well-moisturized all the day long and also improves circulation. A continuous use of few weeks makes this intensive treatment reduce the appearance of signs of ageing including fine lines, crow feet and wrinkles.

It comes is a little plastic jar that is light weight and easy to carry around. The cream has really good smell, which is better than my expectations. Because most eye creams I have used till date don't have good fragrance. But since it is not to be spread on whole face area, I don't mind it.

Make sure, if you want to apply makeup, then the eye cream should be applied first under any kind of makeup on your face. Also it doesn't make your face look oily and is well absorbed.

Pros:
1.Made of bio active extracts of Licorice & Almond
2.Intense Anti-oxidant formula.
3.Reduces the appearance of eye aging
3.100% safe & natural
4.For all skin types
5.Has sweet smell.
6. Well concentrated.
7.Not greasy.

Cons:
Very expensive for the quantity provided.

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