Happy New year, everyone!!! I’m late in posting this, but here I’m with another styling post to cheer you all up!!!
So here I’m sharing my new year party look & makeup .this year, I decided to go with everyone’s all-time favorite color, black. A short black dress is an excellent option to wear for any occasion & it can be easily paired with gold or silver accessories.
My love for pastel shades is never ending. I can’t ignore the color lavender when talking about pastel shades. This color has a magical power to transform any fabric into a valuable one. From decor to clothing this shade of purple is a perfect fit.
I love to wear breathable maxi dresses on a bright sunny day. The pleated pattern makes it even more beautiful & classy. I finished the look by adding a simple pearl necklace & a matching earring.
outfit: Shein
Indian silk sarees are the symbol of our rich tradition & heritage. silk sarees come in a wide range of varieties from Kanchipuram,banarasi, art silk saree & so on. So this post is all about this beautiful saree of south India called “Kanchipuram silk sarees”.It is generally considered as a bridal saree but it is a perfect saree for any Indian cultural event. So a red Kanchipuram saree is a must-have in any saree lover’s wardrobe.
This orange-red Kanchipuram saree is one of my old saree which I got for my brother’s wedding. Now when I draped it after so long it gave me all the happy memories of my hometown & family. You can always pair it with a matching blouse or a contrasting blouse of any shades that match the saree. for eg here, I paired it with a beautiful purple-colored blouse.I team it up with a traditional necklace set layered it with a Kundan beaded choker & chandbali earrings
Whether Western or traditional, I always look for three critical details in every outfit that I’m gonna wear or buy. Comfort, fitting & is it matches my style?. So my love for long salwars or Kurtis is enormous when it comes to Indian traditional wear. Embroidered Kurtis & salwars or silk Kurtis are my favorite other than chiffon or cotton. So I recently got a Kurti palazzo from a brand called janasya via amazon. It’s a gorgeous silver color silk Kurti with matching palazzo pants. The Kurti has all-over silver prints & also in the palazzo. The dupatta which comes with the set was a simple red cotton blend one, but I paired this Kurti palazzo set with a beautiful orange banarasi dupatta.
I loved every detail about this Kurti set the quality of the fabric is outstanding & the palazzos wear the perfect fitting for me. So it’s an excellent buy from amazon for a reasonable price. I paired it with oxidized silver jewelry but you can opt for contrasting pearl or Kundan pieces of jewelry as well for this Kurti palazzo set.
White button-down shirts are no more a part of the office /interview outfit, but apart from pairing it with those essential pairs of trousers or jeans, how to style and give your off white/white button-down shirt a fabulous make-over? There are many ways you can style a white shirt. For example, it can be worn under a blazer or over a dress for a beach look or even a saree blouse.
So here I have styled a white button-down shirt in 5 easy ways.
A plain white shirt with some bright colored bottom is an easy & fabulous way to dress up for any occasion. I have seen many Indian celebrities in this combo & got inspired. So here I styled an emerald green palazzo with a white shirt and paired it with Kundan jewelry sets to give it an Indian ethnic twist. This look is my favorite out of the five because I love this color combination & also, I had Kundan long necklaces to match with it. You can go with a high ponytail for a chic & elegant look.
outfit:
palazzo: Amazon
Shirt: H&M
jewelry: Amazon
yes, you can pair a plain white shirt with a lehenga. This style is so unique & trendy. This attire can be worn on many occasions, from weddings to any party. I team it up with a grey embroidered flared skirt, so to complete the look, I added some oxidized jewelry to bring a boho-chic vibe to the look.
A plain white shirt & blue denim jeans are brilliant but straightforward ideas to dress up. It instantly makes you look glam up, yet you don’t need to put so much effort into dressing up. I prefer a white shirt & denim jeans for a family get-together or even for an outing with friends. Also, you don’t need to add layers of jewelry for this look, as the outfit itself stands out. Here I have paired a simple gold chain necklace & earrings & for the footwear, I go with metallic silver heels, or you can always opt for your comfortable sneakers for this look.
A white shirt with a skirt is another classy outfit for a party or a formal event. High waisted bodycon skirt and white shirt is a perfect combination, but you can go with a high-waisted pleated skirt also. Here I paired it with a yellow bodycon skirt, and to add some extra glam; I added a front knot to the shirt. I paired it with a gold chunky
chain necklace and hoop earrings for the jewelry.
A white shirt & shorts are the best attire for those fun-filled beach summer days. You can always go with simple blue shorts, but a paper bag high-waisted shorts look even more fashionable. I prefer high-waisted bottoms as it happens to your lower body. A pair of thigh-high boots also look suitable for fall/winter seasons for this look, but here I have paired it with my favorite slip-on.
I wonder how many of us are lazy in putting on this cream called sunscreen on our face and body before stepping out. I was that kind of person a few months back because I hate the smell of sunscreens (until I found out there is a fragrance-free option available) and don’t like this white hue all over my body and face. In addition, I had a misbelief that sunscreens are only to protect you from tanning which I don’t care about at all. So the benefits of putting on a sunblock are enormous. It not only saves us from harmful rays but also premature aging.
So here I will share three of my favorite sunscreens, which are multi-use, fragrance-free & effective.
This specific brand has many unique skincare products, from moisturizers to sunscreens. Anything underneath your makeup should be lightweight and sheer; otherwise, it will make your makeup cakey and uneven. So this clinique city block sunscreen has everything to achieve flawless finished makeup and protect our face from harmful sun radiations. After putting on my favorite moisturizer from the same brand, I put a nice layer of this sunblock all over my face. It quickly absorbs into your skin and makes your skin looks brighter and flawless. So it can be used as a primer as well. I prefer putting on tinted sunscreens rather than creamy white sunscreens. Overall it’s a fantastic product that absorbs excess oil & dries down to give a matte finished & healthy-looking skin.
Every one of us prefers putting on as minimal product as we can on our skin, including me. However, I love the idea of one product used in multiple ways & one such product is this Laura Mercier Tinted moisturizer with SPF-20. It’s a smooth, lightweight & highly nourishing tinted moisturizer that can be used as a makeup primer too. It is available in a variety of shades. This moisturizer is everything you need, from moisturizing to prepping your skin before doing makeup. And the exciting thing about this product is that it gives a sheer hint of coverage so that you can entirely skip putting foundation & it protects your skin from harmful radiation to an extent. However, it may not be the right product for someone who needs protection from prolonged exposure to the sun since it contains an SPF of only 20.
It’s the best drug store version of mineral sunscreens available to protect your skin from harmful UVA & UVB rays. However, since it’s a mineral sunscreen, it creates visible white patches on our skin & these white patches act like a barrier between harmful rays penetrating our skin. This one product is an absolute must-have in my bag during those hot sunny days at the beach or park. As it melts & disappears quickly, I tend to reapply every few hours. Also, its fragrance & paraben-free make it an excellent sunscreen for the whole family. So if you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a single sunscreen which also requires a refill every 4 to 5 months, this Cetaphil mineral sunscreen with SPF-50 is the best option.
Hello gorgeous readers, We all love to dress up in our ethnic traditional clothing from saree to salwars & lehengas . All of our ethnic Indian outfits possess beauty & elegance. However, I’m an Indian girl who prefers wearing western outfits but loves to wear our Indian traditional wear depending upon the occasion & comfort. So when talking about comfort, we all can agree that out of all the Indian attire, salwars & kurtas are the safest & comfortable option. So a beautiful salwar set or a simple Kurti is an excellent option for any Indian event. Kurtis is available in many fabrics & styles. Here I’m talking about a unique embroidery style kurta called chikankari, one of Lucknow’s best-known decoration styles. It is one of the old embroidery patterns & to make it modern; they added different fabrics & embellishments into it by preserving the original embroidery design.
As you can see, it has white embroidery thread work all over the kurta & it is available in so many different colors, but I fell in love with this blue shade the moment I saw it. You can pair it with matching white chikankari palazzo pants for an all traditional look or go with denim jeans or leggings for a casual & comfortable look. So for this chikankari Kurti look, keeping the accessories minimal won’t do justice to the overall look so I layered an oxidized silver choker with a long oxidized necklace & matching bangles & statement rings. I believe no Indian look is complete without a deep black winged liner & nude lips.
We all know that defining and grooming your eyebrows contributes to framing your face shape, just like eye makeup. However, it doesn’t mean you need to groom & shape it regularly. Just take out the extras from under the brow by maintaining your natural brow shape is all you need to get a flawless look. A good eyebrow-defining tool is a must-have in any girl’s beauty kit. Various eyebrow-defining tools are available, from pencils to powders, but I prefer using a pencil more than powder products. I will get more control over pencil than powders while using it, and I have been in love with this Benefit, precisely my brow pencil, for two years now. If you want more natural-looking & well-shaped eyebrows effortlessly, this is the best product. It helps in filling in and shaping eyebrows.
It comes in a lovely silver package with a spoolie at the bottom that helps set that tiny hair in place. At first, I was unsure about this product other than the hype and reviews, so I got a travel size in the shade 5, but unfortunately, it won’t last long. So if you want to try this product, go with the full size itself. I’m pretty sure you won’t regret it.
Overall this is a great product to define & highlight your eyebrows.
pros:
Excellent staying power
smudge-proof
Available in 10 different shades
smooth & easy to use
cons:
Expensive
Saree has gained a lot of attention all around the world. It is not just a long piece of garment. It’s an attire that blends with our rich Indian culture. So a saree comes in a wide variety of fabrics & colors, but I always adore and love traditional silk sarees. A silk saree consists of mainly golden or silver threads for borders & pallus, but many variations are now available in silk sarees. So when choosing a silk saree, I always opt for a lightweight one that is easy to drape & suits the occasion & your personality.
Always make sure the blouse that matches the saree is well-fitted .you can consider adding extra embellishments & elements to the blouse for a more rich look. Also, make sure the petticoat/underskirt for the saree matches with the color of your saree & it shouldn’t be a flared underskirt. I prefer traditional temple designs or antique pieces when choosing jewelry for silk sarees, but you can also add Kundan or pearl statement pieces.
So here I have styled a banarasi silk saree that is the perfect attire for a wedding. This banarasi silk saree matches my style & personality, plus I love purple. Also, it doesn’t have the usual golden pallu. Instead, this saree has all-over silver peacock designs & the pallu is so beautiful with silver threads. I team it up with an elegant temple design antique necklace set with matching earrings & bangles.
Your face & skin reflects how healthy you are mentally & physically, so Taking good care of your skin & body doesn’t cause any harm unless you are putting on the wrong products and irritating them. I believe flawless skin is a combination of several factors that include regular exercise, following a healthy skin-friendly diet, drinking plenty of water, good mental health & finally, a consistent skincare routine. Taking care of your skin is not about how many products you are using on your face. It’s all about how frequently you are doing it .so for flawless skin; one must follow a skincare routine every day. Along with a proper skincare routine, if you reduce stress and sugar intake, you can feel the quality of your skin is improving.
So about my skin, it’s not flawless; I do have pimples, blemishes, dark spots on my skin which I’m trying to improve by following a simple & minimal skincare routine. So finding out the right product for your skin is a crucial step. The products I’m mentioning here are suitable for my skin type & using them for more than three years now. So, to begin with, my skin is a combination of dry & oily. My skin used to be dry & flaky on colder days, but it tends to be more oily on warmer & humid days than ever.
To begin my day, I need to feel fresh & cleansed, so for that, I’m using Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser. It’s a gel-based foaming cleanser that removes dirt & excess oil by not drying out your skin. In addition, it is fragrance-free & an absolute must-have in my skincare routine. I use it before applying my makeup & it is gentle enough to use it every day. The next step is my favorite moisturizer which is Clinique Dramatically different moisturizing lotion. I’m obsessed with this moisturizer for more than four years now. It smoothens, nourishes & improves your skin texture. Again, it’s a must-have in my minimal skincare routine, and it helps me a lot during colder months as it eliminates all the dryness from my face.
So I may not be the right person to talk about face oils and serums since I’m not using those a lot. The only oil that I apply on my face daily is The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil, an excellent product for healthy-looking skin. It is an organic face oil that instantly softens your skin & moisturizes it. You can apply it daily before going to sleep & wake up with glowing skin the following day. But if you use it too much, your face may be looking too oily, so make sure to apply a tiny amount. The next product in my minimal skincare routine is this face scrub called St.ives Facial scrub to exfoliates and remove the dead cells on your face. After using this facial scrub twice a week, I noticed a significant improvement in my skin texture. Your makeup appears flawless, even when you put it after exfoliating your skin with this facial scrub. Another favorite facial scrub is The philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash. It is a very gentle facial scrub & a face wash that you can use daily to cleanse and smooths your skin.
Face masks are a fabulous product for improving your skin texture, .so before going with any face masks, you need to be aware of your skin type and what type of face masks you need. For example, my skin is prone to acne and blemishes, so I need a face mask to control excess oil and pimples, so I got this New York Biology Dead Sea Mud Mask for Face & Body to clear my pores & to make it look healthier. Mud masks are so popular, and it helps to control acne and renew my skin with this pure dead sea mud. Use it once or twice every week for best results.
So this is the minimal skincare routine that I follow every day. I hope you find any exciting products that may help your skin.