Miniso Japan Mini Makeup Haul

Miniso Japan is a shop that sells stuff from plush toys to earphones to makeup at a very affordable price and I have been waiting to try their stuff for quite some time. I cross Miniso every time I go to the mall but have not had an opportunity to shop and this time, I made a quick lone trip to the mall leaving my baby with my mother to check out their stuff.

Miniso Japan Haul

Weight Gain During and Post Pregnancy

You all might wonder, why all of a sudden there is a wave of blog posts related to pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight gain in a mostly cosmetics dominated blog? It is just that I need to write down my experiences for me to remember in future and also sharing it to the world so that at least a few of them would benefit from it if not all - Remember, that was the sole purpose of why I started a blog - to give my readers some genuine insight into the cosmetics I tried and the places I visited.

Now, coming to the point, talking about my weight gain, I have always been quite on the heavier side and I made it a point to kind of bring down my weight before I got pregnant so that I will not look super gigantic when I am full term. I know this can sound funny for most of you but I was quite serious about this. My BMI has always been in the overweight category and hence I knew I had to gain less weight during pregnancy.

What Boots Suit You For Daily Wear?

The fashion world is adrift! Take a closer look at most offices, and you will realize that most people are shifting to the best men's shoes for height. People have realized the secret of scoring more with elevator shoes. They help to make them taller, drive extra confidence, and demonstrate their sense of fashion. Now, men's boots that make you taller have become the determining factor for personal and corporate productivity.

1. With boots, you can easily transition between work and social places with confidence.
2. The men's tall boots help you to hit the societal expectations. You will be recognized not just at work, but everywhere you go.
3. Boots give you leg-up in the office and extra protection against bad weather such as snow, wind, or rain.

To get it right on tall men's boots, the first step is to understand the personal sense of style. This will help to demonstrate how patterns, colors, and designs match with other collections. The second step is to know the types of boots available in the market. Top brands such as Chamaripa shoes stock a wide range of boots for different needs. Here are the main types of men's boots that make you taller.

Azafran Innovacion launches home care vertical Azafran Home – Green & Clean

Press Release *

Company forays into this segment by introducing India’s 1^st plant-based  liquid laundry detergent - Tropical Breeze; Plans to launch hand washes, home fragrances, and organic candles soon

Highlights ·         Made from naturally derived, plant-based ingredients, Tropical Breeze - 6 in 1 Eco-friendly liquid laundry detergent caters to all laundry needs and ideal for machine as well as hand wash ·         Company will tie up with Aditya Birla Retail – More hypermarkets, Reliance Smart Store, Spar, Hypercity and Metro Cash & Carry for its Homecare vertical ·         Azafran has its own facilities near Sanand in Ahmedabad which includes its own organic farms, large greenhouses, manufacturing facility and dedicated R&D center. ·         Company has been awarded the USDA, ECOCERT stamp of approval for its organic farm-land and its production facility certified by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001, WHO and GMP

Bengaluru, February 28, 2018: Staying with the commitment of developing products that are eco-friendly, Azafran Innovacion Limited - an integrated personal care company has launched its home care vertical Azafran Home – Green & Clean. Company forayed into this segment by launching India’s 1^st plant-based (coconut based detergent) liquid laundry detergent and is planning to come up with more products such as hand washes, home fragrances and organic candles soon.

Set up with a concept of ‘Farm to Home’, Azafran Home – Green & clean products are made using sustainable and natural ingredients which are safe for people as well as the planet. The company is in talks with Aditya Birla Retail – More Hyper Markets, Reliance Smart Stores, Spar, Hypercity and Metro Cash & Carry among other modern retail outlets for this division.

Speaking about this launch, Mr. T.R Suresh, Business Head, Azafran Innovacion Ltd said, “Available in exotic Tropical Breeze fragrance, the liquid detergent is the first offering from Azafran Home and the company will be launching more such innovative, natural products in coming months. This product is specifically formulated keeping needs of a mother, a working woman and a housewife in mind. The powerful action of the detergent is tough on the stains, while also being gentle on the clothes and the environment.”

Made from naturally derived & plant-based ingredients which are free from dyes, Tropical Breeze - 6 in 1 Eco-friendly liquid laundry detergent caters to all laundry needs and ideal for the machine as well as hand wash. Developed from certified organic ingredients, grown in its own farmland near Sanand, Ahmedabad, company’s innovative range of products are devoid of harmful chemicals, pesticides, and fertilizers. Tropical Breeze removes tough stains, eliminates unpleasant odors and works as a natural fabric conditioner. This eco- friendly detergent is also suitable for baby clothes.

Commenting on the trends, Mr. Elkana Ezekiel, Non-Executive Director, Azafran Innovacion Ltd said, “Our products are made without any compromise on quality and fulfilling our commitment to the environment. The company seeks to provide simpler & more sufficient way of living - a higher quality of life, toxin-free homes and more time spent in nature. Organic living is an established trend in developed countries and the concept is fast catching up in India with consumers opting for organic products for daily life. Our strength lies in the ‘Farm to Home’ concept where the entire process of growing ingredients, processing and making the products, all are done at our own facilities.

What I wore for my Maternity Shoot

Outfit from Pantaloons

Pre Wedding Shoot was something that we did not have and I have always wanted a casual couple's shoot. I always looked forward to having a maternity shoot and it was a dream come true for me. We did our maternity shoot with Nevervoid Photography and the shoot took place in ECR, Chennai with the beautiful beach and a beach house as the backdrop.

Our photographer allowed us to change 3 outfits, however, we decided on 2 outfits because it can get quite tiring when you are 31 weeks pregnant you see.

Innovative Bouquets for your loved ones - Floral Garage Singapore Review

Delightful vegetable Bouquet from FloralGarageSG

I am someone who puts in a lot of thoughts and efforts into getting gifts for the people around me. I consider their likings, things that they would need, things on their wishlist, things that would be useful to them and so on.

So what would we gift someone whom you do not know at a personal level and not really sure if they would appreciate the gift you give them? - A Bouquet.

Yes, bouquets are just the perfect and sophisticated gift that you could give someone.

When I was approached by Floral Garage - A Singapore based 2-year-old florists who offer innovative bouquets such as vegetable and fruit bouquets, I instantly chose to work with them and review their product & service.

Things I wish I could Tell my Pregnant Self - Part 2

After the response, I received for the first post (click here to read), I am here with the part 2 of Things I wish I could tell my Pregnant Self.Of course, you can also say that I am learning new things each and every day and I could come up with more such posts. To be honest, being a mom is really tiring with a clingy 4 months old(yes, the reality has just hit me), but at the end of the day when you recollect all the lovely smiles, the hugs, and the little coos, you tend to forget everything.

I am assuming that my baby is going through the most dreaded 4 months sleep regression/ growth spurt/ developmental milestone all together and praying every day that this too shall pass. She wants to be held by me all the time, fed all the time and has also developed stranger anxiety and separation anxiety so early. So I literally hang out with her 24* 7 excepting the bathroom breaks.I am hoping that this is just a phase and will get better. Thanks to babywearing that I can at least step out of my house for a while to get some fresh air else being restricted inside 4 walls with a clingy baby is extremely exhausting and overwhelming.

Things I wish I could tell my Pregnant Self

Being a first-time mom is kind of scary I would say because your expectations versus reality do not match in any way and you seem to be losing a battle against your baby.When you have your second child you know what to expect and take things more lightly. This post is not to scare some new moms out there but just a fun post for those expecting their first baby.

1 : Sleep as much as you can:

I know this can sound a bit cliched but it is true to a great extent. During pregnancy, you would feel so sleepy but due to so many reasons, you would not be able to sleep. Post pregnancy you hardly get any time to sleep with night feedings, diaper changes etc. In the daytime, you would have other work like taking a bath, eating and your other house chores while the baby is sleeping or you get to use your phone :)

The Most Stunning Flowers of Singapore

Say hello to the florist that put the biggest smile on my face – A Better Florist!These guys, the bloom crew, handcrafts the blooms that made me smile instantly. Which is what flowers are all about right? Let’s cut the chit-chat and get right into why these guys are the best florist you’ll encounter in Singapore

First of all, the very first sight of their website instilled certain happiness in me. These bouquets aren’t similar to anything I’ve seen before, as they were so thoughtfully designed and put-together.

The Pros and Cons of Shaving

Shaving is by far the most used hair removal method in the world, but is it really deserving of its ubiquity? We’re going to take a look at the pros and cons of shaving and find out whether it should be so widely used or if there’s a better alternative.

 Let’s start with the negatives: 

1. Razor Burn: One of the main problems with shaving (either on the face or the body) is that people with sensitive skin often end up with razor burn. If you don’t use the correct combination of moisturisers or your technique is a little off, you’re likely to suffer.

 2. Ingrown hair: Another thing a lot of people face with shaving, though to be honest this also happens with wax and also with an epilator , is ingrown hairs. This is where the hair that is trying to grow back will get caught on the edge of the skin and will end up curling and continuing to grow underneath the skin instead of up and out like it should. Ingrown hairs can be painful and unsightly, not to mention irritating! 

3. Short term results: Shaving slices the hairs at the surface of the skin so that they can't be seen and the skin will be smooth. The difference between this and other methods is that other methods will often pluck the hair from the root meaning that there is a much longer time between getting rid of the hair and the hair resurfacing again. This is because the hair will have to start from scratch and grow all the way up to the skin surface before you see it again. With shaving, it is already at the surface of the skin so only has to grow a little before you’ll see it and will be forced to shave again. 

Okay so with the bad parts of shaving out of the way, let's take a look at why it's such a loved hair removal method: 

1. Quick and easy: It's easily the fastest and most convenient way of removing hair. You simply put some shaving gel on the area you want to shave and run the blade across your skin a few times. Voila! The hair is gone… for now. There is a very small learning curve to be mastered with shaving and once you understand how it works you’ll be ready to shave anywhere. 

2. Cheap Shaving is cheap, let's face it. A razor costs nothing and shaving gel lasts a pretty long time for the cost too. The only problem with this is that you have to buy replacement blades fairly often. Thank god they’re so cheap else the cost will add up over time. 

3. Painless: Finally, and this is probably the most important reason for a lot of people, is that shaving is painless. Unless you cut yourself while doing it, you’re not going to feel as much pain as waxing or laser hair removal. 

So in conclusion I think the main reason people opt for shaving is that it is the cheapest, fastest, and least painful of all the hair removal methods. Even though it needs to be done way more frequently it is still the choice of the majority of the population, unless of course, you can afford permanent laser hair removal treatment!

This is a guest post by Jackie at A Smooth Life. A great resource for guides, tutorials, and advice about different hair removal methods and products.

Eating Healthy with ASaladCompany

ASaladCompany Vegetarian Food

I am enjoying a good break in Chennai at my mum's house and I would say there are a few things that I do miss about Singapore at this point. The comfortable walking pathways, the no honking smooth traffic and definitely healthier eating options. My locality in Chennai has numerous eating outlets but when it comes to healthier and cleaner options, I really wonder if I can count even 1. Of course, I do give in to temptations but sometimes when I really look for healthier options, I don't really find anything. 

Singaporeans are so health conscious and they constantly strive to eat a healthy meal & go for regular jogs. Healthy eating options would consist of stir fried veggies, soups, salads and wraps. Salads would not be boring and they would give you the opportunity to choose the ingredients which can range from raw veggies to even quinoa. 

Thanks to my friend Sreevarshini who came up with such an initiative in Chennai for those looking out for healthy lunch and brunch options. There are places which serve salads in Chennai too but when you have a twist to the old salad who does not want to welcome that?

Have a look at her FB page here & website here:

How To Transform Your Ethnic Wear In a New Way

Every type of dress has its own beauty and speciality, say it western wear or Indian ethnic wear.These are not just two words but define the whole custom of the western and eastern world respectively in their unique way. Talking about Indian ethnic wear types, there is more type of dresses to explore. Whether it is your traditional saree, online salwar suits, Indo-western dresses, every type of ethnic wear has seen a lot of evolution which make them perfect for every season and generation.

Thorough Cleansing After Makeup Session - Video Alert

Makeup removal is as important as the technique of applying makeup because even a small leftover product on your face can cause breakouts. So every night, ensure that you completely remove the makeup without being lazy to make sure you do not get any acne breakouts.There are several makeup removal products available in the market but I have my own routine including several cleansers, makeup removers, and wipes.It is also important to use a toner and a moisturizer at the end  to make your skin soft and supple. The night is when the entire body rejuvenates and it is really important to use a good night cream so that your skin can revive itself.

A Triangular Makeup Sponge or a Beauty Blender?

Beauty Blender Dupe Vs Normal Triangular Sponge

I always was a supporter of a Buffing Foundation brush until I discovered how useful a sponge can be when it comes to blending of foundation/concealer/color correctors & other cream based products. A buffing brush is useful for liquid foundations and works like magic with them by giving a flawless airbrushed effect. Sponges, on the other hand,  are not good for liquid foundations because they absorb a lot of the product which leads to product wastage and hence we go for synthetic bristled brushes.

However when it comes to flawless, even, full coverage, and long lasting foundation, it is better to go for cream based ones which require a sponge for blending it uniformly.  For cream products, we wet the sponge, blot the excess water and then use it to blend the products. 

My First Day at School

She just got up hurriedly from the bed and ran to check the time just to realize it was 4 am in the morning and the alarm did not ring yet. She went back to bed with her heart still beating fast and thought to herself, " I still have 3 hours to sleep and 5 hours to get ready and go to school." This girl is none other than me and yes it was my first day at school. 
I know, each one of you out there is wondering what I am talking about and pondering if you should even read my blog from now on. Well, girls please do not close the browser and go anywhere and I shall break the suspense right now.

Shop the latest Sephora Vouchers and Earn Cashback with Shopback

Online Shopping is getting better day by day with websites providing better, wider varieties, cheaper shipping rates, and cash back. Our shopping experience is being taken to the next level with such interesting features available in online shopping and today we are going to discuss Shopback which is a cashback website for only Singaporean online shoppers.

Being a lifestyle blogger, I am constantly looking for fresh outfit ideas and new products that can be reviewed on the blog.Predominantly,I do my Shopping during the Sale so that I do not end up spending lots of my money.If we are able to save some money by buying online and at the same time also receive a cashback for our purchase, is that not a wise decision everyone should be taking? 

When I was requested by Shopback to check out their website and what it has to offer, I grabbed the opportunity to understand how they work.

Personalized Skincare & Cosmetics just for you from aplava.com

Don't you sometimes think that life is getting a lot easier these days with a lot more Apps and Websites working towards improving your lifestyle? Well, I definitely feel that the Internet is a blessing and there is so much out there which make our lives simpler. Being a beauty blogger and a person who loves to take good care of my skin and look presentable always, I keep looking for new launches and products that can help me achieve what I want. So this process can get a bit stressful when you have to browse through racks of products(traditional shopping) or pages of products(online shopping) to find the right one for you. But if I tell you that there is an alternative way to reduce your work but at the same time get the right products which would work for you, does that sound interesting?

Now buying cosmetics from The US is so easy with EZBUY

ezbuy.com website

I have always had a fascination for cosmetics from the US because of their good quality and affordable nature like MakeupGeek eyeshadows, Colorpop cosmetics etc. Fearing the shipping charges & customs charges, I always quit at the Shopping Cart stage. Similar is the story with buying clothes from Chinese websites which are also much cheaper than ones found in Singapore. I have tried decoding taobao.com so many times and then finally given up hope because everything is in Chinese.To help resolve such issues and to also provide  very affordable shipping charges, we have EZBUY, which is a website that does the purchasing/shipping from USA, Taiwan, and China at a very affordable rate.

What one should learn from Life's experiences?

There is always a first time for everything , however, I was not really prepared for this one! To add to the agony, there were many other things that happened within a span of 24 hours which kind of shook me literally.

1 : Very first negative comment in my blogging journey which pretty much seems like an intentional negativity spreading one. Yes, it came t me as a shocker but now I am kind of okay with it. This person "Jaishri Honest Reviews" comments in a totally ruthless manner telling that I am giving fake reviews on this website called Sareez.com because they paid me to do so and we bloggers would do anything for money. Like seriously ? Grow up girl. I am someone who is generally very polite to people but I got really furious and commented back saying there was nothing fake in the review, and I could review only the product that I received. She had also posted a link to another review where this Youtuber rants about her bad experience with this website. Opinions differ and first of all , we bloggers don't get paid for doing product reviews. She commented back saying that this is the reason why I am still at 20 subscribers and the truth is always hurting etc which literally was very shocking to me. This was a very rude encounter for me and I was kind of disappointed initially but then came out of it thinking there are people always waiting to spread negativity in your life.

Birthday OOTD and how I spent my day

WforWoman Kurta from their new Unusuals Collection

Well, it was a great birthday weekend last week, with lots of new foods and restaurants that I got to try and parallelly enjoying my vacation at Phuket right now. After all the planning and dreaming that I did about my Birthday being spent in a particular way, I must tell you that things did not go as planned but it went really well in a different way. The original plan was to head out for lunch and go to Gardens By the Bay and see the Flower Dome on then the next day , which everybody has been praising and sadly we have not seen it yet. Things went a bit out of control since my husband had some work on my birthday but yes, I joined him for lunch in Fullerton Hotel and had a great simple, yet delicious lunch with him and headed back home. The next day we went to a speciality restaurant called Saha's which serves fusion Indian food and the food was mind blowing.