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3 reasons why it is necessary to grab an all-season footwear

by tinabasu November 3, 2022
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Shoes for women or men, from their soles to their souls, greatly enhance our human experience. Shoes for women or men, bright red pumps, heels, or bouncy new sneakers can make anyone smile and take any outfit to the next level. Knowing just how important proper footwear is and inspired by the success accredited to the industry nowadays, youth across the country have taken to filling the gap between high-priced brands.

It’s easy to take good shoes for women for granted when you can walk into any store and choose from hundreds of different colours, sizes, and styles.

There are no shoes owned by over 600 million people worldwide.

This is extremely unfortunate given the significance and advantages of shoes. For overall health and comfort, wear protective footwear that fits properly. Every season has its uniqueness, from hot summers to cold winters to heavy downpours. Shoe changes are nothing new with the seasons. Especially with shoes for women, change is widespread. Different types of footwear are required for various climates.

Let’s examine four justifications for its necessity.

3 Reasons why it’s necessary to grab an all-season footwear – Shoes for Women or Men

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Because they’re All Season Wear

All-season footwear can be worn at any point of the day, week, month, year or even occasion. They go with every outfit and every plan that you make. All-season shoes for women and men are in trend because they can be worn according to one’s comfort. 

They’re Comfortable

When purchasing footwear, the quality of the footwear is essential. A good choice will be with a lot of quality for a low price. To determine the rate, examine the sole and material of the shoes. All-season shoes for women and men are comfortable because they have been picked according to comfort. All-season footwear is made according to the wearer’s preference; hence, they are more comfortable to wearable for a first impression.

It does an excellent job of making the first impression. Now comes a little of the unconscious part we talked about earlier. A well-kept pair of shoes says a lot about a person. A good pair of shoes is one thing. How frequently have you noticed someone’s gleaming shoes and stopped to admire them? It’s impressive to see someone wearing high-quality shoes treated so well, making us feel good about the individual. They must be highly diligent, considerate, and hygienic because they take the time to clean everything they walk on, including their shoes.

Lastly,

It can be worn with anything

Shoes can be worn with almost any outfit, which is fashion’s first and most important aspect. In contrast to other accessories, shoes are always appropriate and never out of place. Shoes will be an essential part of any event. During a wedding? You can wear heels or dress shoes.  Are you doing nothing but lounging? Lifestyle sneakers or loafers are sufficient. Shoes are also the only fashion accessory that can be worn regardless of the weather—if it’s cold, boots or warm, sandals.

So these were our reasons for you to grab an all-season pair of shoes. Give it a try!

November 3, 2022 19 comments
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4 Reasons Why You Should Invest in A Good Quality Bra

by tinabasu October 27, 2022
written by tinabasu

What do you do when you buy a bra that sure does look good in the trial room but after a few weeks of wearing it, gives you a backache, or breast ache, the elastic starts losing its elasticity and it starts to disintegrate in general? Bras, in one form or the other, have always been a part of women’s attire but the importance of wearing a  good quality bra is not known to all of us. The primary function of a bra is to offer ample support to your breasts from the underside followed by making you look good by enhancing your attire and improving your silhouette. Now, when support and fitting are mentioned, sizing and quality of the material are factors that come into play. 

4 Reasons Why You Should Invest in A Good Quality Bra

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So, take a look at 4 reasons why you should never compromise on the quality of a bra and a checklist of all the qualities a perfect bra should have:

Good support

One of the main reasons to invest in a good quality bra is that they are made with comfort in mind. Jockey Sports Bras and other bras are known for their impeccable sizing and snug build. They offer your breasts support from the underside without depending on the shoulder straps to do all the work. However, for this to happen, it is imperative for you to know your perfect size. Here’s how you can calculate it:

Step 1: Measure your bust size, the fullest part of your chest.

Step 2: Measure the band size, and the underside of your breasts. Add 4 if it’s an even number and 5 if it’s an odd number.

Step 3: Subtract the latter from the former which gives you the letter from your size. If the difference is 1 and your band size 34, your size is 34A. 

Good coverage

The sign of a well-fitting bra with proper coverage is a full cup with no spillage from the size or odd bulges. If the cup appears to be small, it will likely give you poor coverage and make it difficult to be worn for longer periods of time, and will most definitely ruin any outfit you wear over it. Jockey Sports Bras are a good example of full-coverage bras. 

 

Better posture

The role of bras when it comes to posture is something not many people are aware of. A well fitted bra that provides proper support to your breasts will prevent you from hunching forward in order to ease the strain on your shoulders and neck. This will help you maintain good posture and the switch to a good bra can also improve your tremendously. 

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Better silhouette

All of the above-mentioned advantages add up to one thing- a flattering silhouette that will surely upgrade any outfit you don. While working out, you can try the Jockeys Sports Bras for a boost of confidence or a different snug-fitted, bulgeless t-shirt bra under a work outfit for that extra support and to appear much more elegant. 

 

So, when you do, make sure to go for a higher quality bra that will make you stand a little taller, with a better posture, and with all the confidence and grace in the world. 

October 27, 2022 21 comments
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Types of shoes for women to look stylish this festive season!!

by tinabasu September 22, 2022
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Wearing the right shoes for women is essential when you want to complete your fashionable look. If you think that dressing up to the nines is a painstaking task, you simply need to make the right fashion choice, which makes fashion a smooth game. 

Whether it is a walk in the park, a grocery run, or a quick meeting, it’s tough to make the right call when it comes to choosing the right shoes for women. From heels to flats to wedges to slippers to sandals, because there is no dearth of shoes for women, it can get daunting to choose the right pair for you. 

To simplify your task, we have come up with the best shoes for women you will need in your life. Check out the list of the most popular casual shoes for women.

Style your look with these casual shoes for women

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#1 Wedges

If you think stilettos are too much and yet want to wear heels, wedges are your safest bet. These heels will add inches to your frame without making you uncomfortable. If you are looking forward to a hippy or boho vibe, you can pair your maxi dress with wedges. 

 

#2 Ballerinas

If you want a pretty and practical solution to your everyday footwear problems, ballerinas should be your choice. These flat closed-toe slippers are ideal for almost every occasion. If you are looking for a lowkey office look, solid black or tan ballet shoes will look ideal with your white shirt and black or grey trousers. 

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#3 Sandals

 If you want something stylish and casual, then opting for sandals is a great choice. They are comfortable and practical because you can wear them to lowkey events such as when going for a walk or to a nearby grocery store wearing jeans and a T-shirt. 

#4 Flip flops

If you live a life on the go, make flip-flops your best friend. This footwear is hustle free and comes with no drama. You can opt for a solid style for everyday use but for a slightly upgraded version, you can stick to the ones which feature versatile prints on the straps. On days when you want to run a quick errand, simply slide your feet into the flip flops that you can match with your joggers and baggy T-shirt. 

 

#5 Mules

 These are open-backed shoes with a closed front and are far more casual than closed shoes. Because you can’t be wearing flip-flops everywhere, mules are a perfect footwear replacement. They are a little bit fancy and can be paired with your trendy outfits.

mules-shoes-for-women-mochi-shoesWearing the right shoes for women is essential when you want to complete your fashionable look.

#6 Loafers

 For those who don’t want to deal with the hassles of tying shoelaces, loafers are an ideal choice. These slip-on shoes are a fantastic choice for a regular office look. These shoes easily add vintage glamour to your formal look. They are available in a variety of colors and even in leather if you wish to stick to a sophisticated version of the footwear. 

These are the best shoes for women which you must have in your wardrobe.

September 22, 2022 21 comments
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Faces Canada Beauty Haul – Ultime Pro Eye shadow Palette, Liquid Matte Lipstick Review, Swatches

by tinabasu September 14, 2022
written by tinabasu

Faces Canada Beauty Haul is here on the blog with Faces Canada Ultime Pro Eye shadow Palette,

 

Faces Canada Ultime Pro Eye shadow Palette Rose Review, Swatches: Richly pigmented, smooth application, shimmery and matte shades, sturdy packaging.

 

Hello lovely ladies, hope you are enjoying the monsoon and your day outs as long as you can. So tell me when you go out (work or otherwise) do you like dressing up??? I mean, who doesn’t like dressing up right? I never step out without a lipstick! Let’s do some swatches today. Today I am going to swatch and review three products –Faces Canada Ultime Pro Eye shadow Palette, Faces Canada Weightless Matte Finish Lipstick, Faces Canada Comfy Matte Liquid Lipstick. Let’s see how they fared on our review meter!

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Faces Canada Ultime Pro Eye shadow Palette Rose Review

 

Faces Canada has launched such a beautiful range of products recently and I am so excited to try them out. I love their nail paints and lipsticks. So this time I thought of trying out their eye shadow palette. I got the Ultime Pro Eye shadow Palette in the shade Rose. There are 3 more shades available – Nude, Glimmer, and Mermaid. I love using subtle yet feminine shades for my eyes – specially during the day.

 

About Faces Canada Ultime Pro Eyeshadow Palette – Rose

 

  • 10 colour palette with matte and shimmery shades
  • Can be used for day or night looks
  • Comes with an applicator
  • Rose, plum, taupe and shimmery gold shades to create gradient

 

Packaging

 

This is a sleek eye shadow palette with 10 shades. It has a clear transparent plastic lid which lets you see the colours without opening your palette. This makes it super easy to choose your palette when you are rushing to get ready. But you need to be careful while handling eye shadow palettes. You don’t want to drop it and destroy it. Once broken and mixed – eye shadow palettes become very difficult to rescue.

 

The palette comes in a black cardboard box – so if you are travelling you should be carrying the palette in the box.

 

The palette comes with a brush applicator that I am not too fond of. I always use my eye shadow brushes. You should use eye shadow brush for picking up and blending as well.

 

Shades and Pigmentation

 

I absolutely love the shades in this palette. There are light and dark shades ranging from dark plums, berry shades, rosy shades to light shimmery shades. Just perfect for both day looks and gorgeous night looks. I always prefer matte shades because they are not too loud. And sometimes for your party nights you can always top it up with some shimmery shades.

The pigmentation is pretty fare – not too loud. That’s why goes really well for day looks.

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Texture

Texture wise this eye shadow palette is beautiful ad smooth. The formula glides on easily. I like the metallic ones as well. They offer you the much needed shine and highlighting. However, the pigmentation of all shades is not same. Some darker shades are better pigmented.

The pigments stay on your lid for a good 4-5 hours.

PRO Tip – If you want your eye shadows to stay longer and look vibrant always use an eye shadow primer.

Price – INR 999/-

Rating

3.5/5

I wish the lighter shades were a little more pigmented and the brush was a little better with bristles.

 

Faces Canada Weightless Matte Finish Lipstick Review

Next in line for today’s beauty review is Faces Canada Weightless Matte Finish Lipstick in the shade 14 Peach Candy. I have always loved using Faces Canada Ultime Pro Matte Lip crayons for their beautiful colour payoffs and thus have a lot of expectations from this matte lipstick.

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Formulation

 

The formulation is light and it’s easy in application. The lipsticks are enriched with almond, jojoba and vitamin E oil – so it takes care of any dryness on lips. I liked its ultra-light weight and beautiful pigment.

 

PRICE :

INR 299/- for a 4g product.

 

I am never fond of creamy lipsticks because they tend to bleed away easily. This is a matte formulation which is great and it stays on for quite a few hours.

Rating

4/5

 

Faces Canada Comfy Matte Liquid Lipstick Review

My most favourite from my Faces Canada beauty product splurge is this Faces Canada comfy matte Liquid Lipstick in the shade 07 Note to Self. This is not just a matte liquid lipstick – it’s a long stay transfer proof, liquid lipstick! Isn’t that a great thing!

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Formulation

It has a super-rich formula with almond oil and vitamin E. This formula has 0% alcohol and thus no drying of lips.

Packaging

Let’s talk about the packaging first, shall we? This Comfy Matte Liquid Lipstick comes in this cute, gold-capped transparent jar so you can see the colour. The packaging looks so good, and premium. It is the perfect travel size that fits in your purse well.

 

The shade – Note to Self 07

I love nude shades so this was the perfect fit for me. You can easily wear it during the day, for work or college. You can even wear it in the evenings whenever you are sporting a nude makeup look.

Price – INR 399/-

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VERDICT

The Faces Canada Comfy Matte Liquid Lip Colour has become my favourite liquid lipsticks because it’s a total steal deal. A great formula at this price.

 

So tell me my gorgeous readers, which one of these you liked the most? I have already told you the Faces Canada comfy matte takes the cake for me.

September 14, 2022 15 comments
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#MadeInIndia Home Décor Haul | My shopping experience with iTokri

by tinabasu August 19, 2022
written by tinabasu

Today we are talking home décor, because a beautiful home is the birth place of love, hope and dreams.  We all want our homes to look beautiful and lively. #MadeinIndia home décor and handicrafts items have become widely popular in recent times. Handicraft items brings you closer to local art, creativity and tradition. And it is the right way of being ‘vocal for local’.

I am a big supporter of the Make in India initiative and supporting small businesses make so much sense. I like the rustic touch that handmade handicraft items can add in your home. So when I found iTokri has a plethora of genuine handmade items by Indian artisans from various places across the country I was intrigued to order something rustic for my home.

In this post I will share with you my shopping experience with iTokri and the kind of handmade items you can find on the site.

What is iTokri?

iTokri is an e-commerce site that brings you closer to the diversity of Indian art and artisans. They deliver handicrafts items, clothing, fabrics, paintings and much more direct from villages and small towns of artisans to your doorstep allowing them to thrive and be sustainable. They even ship worldwide.

#MadeInIndia Home Décor items that I bought

Sabai Grass Planter

There are tons of home décor items on iTokri and you are spoilt for choice. But I wanted to add a little rustic feel in my modern home and got a beautiful planter for my indoor plant. I have seen so many people using jute planters made out of jute ropes that it has become too common. Instead when I saw this sabai grass planter and the shades used in them I took an instant liking to it.

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This planter is made of Sabai grass or Babuii grass which is a perennial grass that grows in West Bengal and Orissa Mayurbhanj area. The dried grass has a bright color that makes it so attractive. I like the fact that the site highlights the story behind the products and the artisans. It was very interesting reading a trivia about this grass. Sabai grass is a very sturdy material and was used by the British Army in India to pull their artillery. That explains their strength.

I placed my monsterra in it and now a sabai grass planter made by a craftswoman from eastern Indian rural community adorns the living room of a Bangalore high rise! I love e-commerce.

I am not very fond of plastic and have reduced the usage of plastic in last few years. I am so happy that this sabai grass planter is 100% handmade and 100% biodegradable.

Wooden Serving Spoon

Do you like hosting dinner parties too? I am sure you like crockeries and cutleries in that case. This intricately designed wooden serving spoon felt perfect for dinner parties and I had to get it.

 

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This handcrafted spoon is from Udayagiri town of Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. This town is famous for its wooden forks, spoons, knives and bowls carved beautifully with Persian inspired motifs. This craft is 150 year old.

When I finally saw it in my hand I was wishing I had ordered a serving spoon, fork and knife set. Let’s keep that for the next time.

Which #MadeinIndia Handicraft Items can you find on iTokri

If you are a lover of art and like Indian folk art you will love the options available on the site. From Madhubani to Patua, from Gond to Warli paintings you can find all on the same site.

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Apart from handicraft items you can also find running fabrics, clothing options for women, men, and kids, sarees from various regions of India, stationaries, home and kitchen products, handmade jewelleries and much more.

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I have my eyes on this beautiful Venkatagiri Pure Handloom saree – such a pretty color!

My shopping experience on iTokri

Shopping online has its own pros and cons. Sometimes deliveries get delayed or wrong items are sent. However, my shopping experience was pretty smooth on the site. The delivery was pretty fast and all the products came together in one single delivery.

The best part however, is this sweet handwritten note and the freebie which is a super cute gesture. Thank you.

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handmade jewellery

So the next time you want to get something #MadeinIndia for home décor or Indian clothing or fabrics, check this site out.

Did you like my shopping experience? Do you like home décor ideas and tips? Let me know in the comments below.

August 19, 2022 19 comments
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Here’s How You Can Style Your Cotton Kurti This season

by tinabasu July 29, 2022
written by tinabasu

Come what season, a cotton kurti is always on the trends and storefronts. Do you know why? Well, because of its unmatchable comfort level and homely feel it gives to your body. So, do you like other thousands of ladies who have at least a dozen cotton Kurtis in your wardrobe? Then why wear them simply traditionally and regularly? Instead, why not change your styles each day so that the cotton kurti you wear often looks new and trendy each time you don them? Want some ideas for this twist? Want to know ways to style your cotton kurti this season? Then keep reading.

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Cotton kurti with dhoti pants

Normally, you wear your cotton kurti with pants or simply on a churidar. However, there’s no rule book telling you to do so! It would help if you tried wearing your kurti with dhoti pants the next time you wear them. The flair of the dhoti gives it a new touch, and you’d look stylish wearing this combination at work or on casual outings. 

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Cotton kurti with a shrug or jacket

We know you have lovely patterns and colours in your cotton kurti collections. But a touch of added glamour never fails! So, you can wear your kurti regularly and add a shrug or a lovely jacket over it! Yes, these add-ons can either be simple, graceful ones of the jackets with some embroidery or work; these surely uplift the attire pretty impressively. 

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Cotton kurti with sharara

Say you want to attend a formal party or a festive function and don’t want to part with your cotton kurti! In this case, wear it with a matching or contrasting sharara to the gathering! Yes, you can add a dupatta over the dress and top up with matching jewellery to look breathtakingly beautiful in your simple kurti, now turning into a festive attire. 

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Cotton Kurtis as western wear

You might tell us that cotton Kurti is traditional wear. How can you change it or wear it in a western style? Well, nothing is impossible in the world. A cotton kurti can be the most comfortable and stylish western wear if you carry it perfectly well. Wear your no-slit kurti along with a belt, and go for trendy shoes and a jacket over them. We are sure you’ll feel more comfortable in this fusion wear than in the innumerable western dresses you own. 

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A cotton kurti wore with capris

Want to feel comfortable and still look smart and stylish? Then you can always pair your cotton kurti with Capri pants. These give your traditional ethnic cotton kurta modern touch and make you feel at home. Wear flat sandals or pumps with this attire and some minimal jewellery for a lovely look in this dress.

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Cotton kurti and palazzos 

Your favourite cotton kurtis can appear more comfortable and trendy if you add a pair of palazzos. Now it is upon you if you want to look more decorative wearing patterned and vibrant palazzos or stay subtle in the basic ones. The combination is a total hit in both the conditions and suitable for almost all occasions you wear it! 

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