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Thursday, 29 May 2014
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation & Stay Matte Concealer
I keep searching for good foundation which would not make my T-zone shiny and would give me a good coverage. In past, I have experimented with lot of other foundations from various brands.
Among the ones that I have used, hooked on to Mac Studio Fix and Bourjois Happy Light Foundation. Which reminds me to mention here, Mac has increased its price on all the products. Earlier it was pricey and now it's become more pricey.
Today's post is about my latest pick, Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation and Stay Matte Concealer.
Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation
What it claims
Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation
What it claims
A match so perfect, it's undetectable in any light! Light Perfecting
radiance foundation Traceless coverage and perfectly flawless skin under
any light Lasts all day. SPF 18.
Price : Rs. 645/-
Price : Rs. 645/-
Monday, 26 May 2014
Colorful Eye Make Up
Happy Tuesday everyone, with Monday blues just left behind there is a whole week ahead to
look forward to. It's hot and I keep praying for the rains to come soon to get some much
deserved relief from this relentless heat.
Just imagine in this terrible heat when you need it
the most your AC stops working and you can’t curse your luck enough.
Anyways... today's eye make up, I have kept it
colorful thanks to my better half who wanted me to create something
colorful.
This look takes lot of blending and patience
to create as there are many colors used to achieve this final look.
It's fun to play around with different
colors. Add false lashes to this look for more volume and dimension.
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Chicken Karahi Curry
Hello Friends,
Today I am going to share with you the recipe of Chicken Karahi Curry. This is a main course dish and easy to make.
Ingredients
Chicken - 1 Kg.
Onions - 2 big ones
Tomatoes - 3-4 Nos Medium Size
Yoghurt - 3-4 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 and Half tbsp
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Shaan Karahi / Gosht Masala
Tumeric Powder - 1tsp
Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
Green Chillies - 2 Nos - Medium Size
Salt
Oil
Coriander Leaves - For Garnishing.
Marination
Marinate chicken with Ginger Garlic Paste, Garam Masala, Shaan Karahi / Gosht Masala, Yoghurt and salt.
Method
1) Take a broad pan , pour oil into it. Once it turns hot, slightly squeeze the onion before putting into the pan. Keep sauteing till the onions are soft and slight brown.
2) Add finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, slit green chillies and mix it well and keep sauteing till the tomatoes turn little soft.
3) Add the marinated chicken to the pan and saute till the whole masala is sauteed well (Bhunofied) .
4) Add 2-3 cups of water and let it simmer for another 10-15 min. Since we have already added salt in marination, check the gravy and if the need be add more salt.
5) Remove it in a bowl and garnish with fresh green coriander leaves. Serve it with rice, chappati or nan.
Enjoy !!!
Today I am going to share with you the recipe of Chicken Karahi Curry. This is a main course dish and easy to make.
Ingredients
Chicken - 1 Kg.
Onions - 2 big ones
Tomatoes - 3-4 Nos Medium Size
Yoghurt - 3-4 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 and Half tbsp
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Shaan Karahi / Gosht Masala
Tumeric Powder - 1tsp
Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
Green Chillies - 2 Nos - Medium Size
Salt
Oil
Coriander Leaves - For Garnishing.
Marination
Marinate chicken with Ginger Garlic Paste, Garam Masala, Shaan Karahi / Gosht Masala, Yoghurt and salt.
Marinated Chicken |
Method
1) Take a broad pan , pour oil into it. Once it turns hot, slightly squeeze the onion before putting into the pan. Keep sauteing till the onions are soft and slight brown.
2) Add finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, slit green chillies and mix it well and keep sauteing till the tomatoes turn little soft.
3) Add the marinated chicken to the pan and saute till the whole masala is sauteed well (Bhunofied) .
4) Add 2-3 cups of water and let it simmer for another 10-15 min. Since we have already added salt in marination, check the gravy and if the need be add more salt.
5) Remove it in a bowl and garnish with fresh green coriander leaves. Serve it with rice, chappati or nan.
Enjoy !!!
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Desperate in Dubai
Recently spotted this book called "Desperate in Dubai" by Ameera Al Hakawati. Was little skeptical in picking up this book though I quiet liked the epilogue.
Many a times, it so happens after reading the epilogue you expect the book to be interesting and engaging, but as you read on, you are in for a disappointment. It has happen so many times with me.
Still ! I went ahead and picked up this book as I was intrigued and curious to know about the insight of Dubai's high class life, the way they live, and so on. I could easily connect to the book as I have stayed there for quiet some time.
Monday, 19 May 2014
Turquoise Make up Look
This summer season, turquoise and coral has been the color all over. Keeping the flavor of the season in mind, today's eye make up has been worked out using turquoise eyeshadow. Beautiful and a unique color, looks dam pretty on the eyes too.
Turquoise reminds me of the beaches and cool water. Even a touch of this color on the upper or lower eye lid would make an impression.
It's neither too loud nor to sober, goes well with black, brown, green and blue eyes. The color is so unique that it sure calls for an attention.
Would look great on Navy blue, grey, white or black dress. Team it up with some good accessories and you are ready to go.
Lets check out the Turquoise Look ....
Lets check out the Turquoise Look ....
Friday, 16 May 2014
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Moong Halwa
Making dessert always felt like a huge task to me, that's not my forte. I enjoy cooking..... as in starters, main course or side dish. Decided to improve my skills in desserts . To start with, I chose to make something simple, easy and would tastes delicious. Tried Moong Halwa and turned out really well
Lets check out this simple and easy recipe....
Ingredients
Yellow Moong Dal - 2 small bowl or as per the quantity required.
Ghee - 1 small bowl
Dry Nuts (Almond, Pistachio & Walnut)
Kesar - few strands
Green Cardamon (Elaichi) - 6-7 Nos - make a fine powder
Sugar - as per the sweetness required. here I have taken 1 small bowl. (small as in equivalent to the bowl shown in below picture of dry nuts)
Method
1) Roast Yellow Moong Dal before washing and soaking it overnight. In the morning drain all the water from the Moong Dal and grind into a fine paste.
2) Take two and a half cup of water in a pan and add sugar, green cardamon powder and saffron. Let it boil for 5 min. Keep it aside.
3) Take a thick and broad bottom pan, add ghee, once the ghee turns hot add moong dal paste and keep stirring and pressing with a flat spatula.
4) Once the water from the moong dal has evaporated completely, Add half the dry nuts and mix well before adding the boiled water that you have kept aside with Saffon, sugar and cardamon into it. Mix it well & close the lid. Let it cook on low to medium heat, till water has evaporated completely and the sides starts leaving oil.
5) Remove it in a bowl and garnish with dry nuts. Serve it at room temperature.
Enjoy !!!!
Lets check out this simple and easy recipe....
Ingredients
Yellow Moong Dal - 2 small bowl or as per the quantity required.
Ghee - 1 small bowl
Dry Nuts (Almond, Pistachio & Walnut)
Kesar - few strands
Green Cardamon (Elaichi) - 6-7 Nos - make a fine powder
Sugar - as per the sweetness required. here I have taken 1 small bowl. (small as in equivalent to the bowl shown in below picture of dry nuts)
Method
1) Roast Yellow Moong Dal before washing and soaking it overnight. In the morning drain all the water from the Moong Dal and grind into a fine paste.
2) Take two and a half cup of water in a pan and add sugar, green cardamon powder and saffron. Let it boil for 5 min. Keep it aside.
3) Take a thick and broad bottom pan, add ghee, once the ghee turns hot add moong dal paste and keep stirring and pressing with a flat spatula.
4) Once the water from the moong dal has evaporated completely, Add half the dry nuts and mix well before adding the boiled water that you have kept aside with Saffon, sugar and cardamon into it. Mix it well & close the lid. Let it cook on low to medium heat, till water has evaporated completely and the sides starts leaving oil.
5) Remove it in a bowl and garnish with dry nuts. Serve it at room temperature.
Enjoy !!!!
Monday, 12 May 2014
Wearable Green Look
I seriously love this look, as it looks beautiful on different eye
colors. I have used a technique of going from darker to lighter green,
layering it up.
Wearable Green, you can have on without being too loud. To add more drama to this look, you can wear thick falsies or else, it looks great without wearing one.
Wearable Green, you can have on without being too loud. To add more drama to this look, you can wear thick falsies or else, it looks great without wearing one.
In the crease I have taken peachy coral shade which would compliment the green and make your eyes look more fuller and rounded. Eye liner is very slightly winged. I have jumped from palette to palette to get different shades of greens, from darker to a much lighter tones. In all, three green shades are used in this look.
Have tried this look with heavy false lashes so that you know how it looks and in the last picture I have removed the falsies, to show that it looks good without wearing one.
I have got a big bad pimple on my chin, kindly ignore that and enjoy the look.
Saturday, 10 May 2014
Three Products of Hair Care
Today's review is dedicated for Hair Care. Sunsilk Natural Recharge - Ginseng Root and Oil Shampoo, Loreal 6 in 1 hair oil and Sebastian Shine Define.
Lets get started ...
Sunsilk Natural Recharge - Ginseng Root & Oil Shampoo
What it claims
Hair is every girl’s prized possession! Whether she is trekking up a
mountain or riding on a humid day, her hair can get in the way of her
life! But not anymore thanks to Sunsilk Natural Recharge, which
replenishes hair’s natural look. It gives you 5 times stronger hair,
making it look abundant! Infused with Ginseng plant root extracts, this
new formulation has been especially co-created by hair stylist and
Sunsilk expert, Jamal Hammadi.
So if you’re looking for a new shampoo
& conditioner that gives you strong & abundant hair, try Sunsilk
Natural Recharge!
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Avene Sunscreen and John Frieda Hair Conditioner
I have squeezed the last bit of sunscreen from my Lakme Sunscreen Tube, time to buy a new one. Ok ! so what's a big deal . Well ! few of the places that I went to purchase, found it out of stock Grrrrr.... I was using Lakme Sunscreen SPF 50, the fat tube.
Avene Sun Screen SPF 50
Benefits : Is it for me?
An ultra-fluid, silky and non-oily texture which leaves a satiny, matte finish, making application particularly pleasant.
Avene Sun Screen SPF 50
Benefits : Is it for me?
- A gentle, lightweight, 100% mineral sunscreen
- With a highly water-resistant, non-clogging formula
- Enriched with patented Pre-Tocopheryl for powerful anti-oxidant protection
- Formulated with exclusive SunSensitive Protection® that ensures stability of formula
- Concentrated with Thermal Spring Water for soothing properties
- Offers broad spectrum UVA/ UVB protection without irritation
- Leaves skin smooth, hydrated & comfortable
- Perfect for normal to combination sensitive skin
- Paraben-free
An ultra-fluid, silky and non-oily texture which leaves a satiny, matte finish, making application particularly pleasant.
Tuesday, 6 May 2014
Kumarakom Lake Resot - Kerala
The next
destination after Munnar was Kumarakom Lake Resort, which was on my mind for a
long time. It was one of my dreams to stay in this resort.
Located in the
Kottayam district in Kerala, Kumarakom Lake Resort is a place in itself. This is a Peaceful resort on the Backwater of
Kerala with lush greenery everywhere. There are many other five star resorts in
the same location but nothing beats Kumarakom Lake Resort. I had read a lot about Kumarakom lake resort
but as stated above this was my first time with them and it lived up to its
award winning reputation.
As you enter the
reception area it gives you a very authentic Keralite feel with colorful
painting hanging on the wall, wooden furniture and low ceiling. The staff is
dressed in a traditional off white sari with golden border and the guys wear a
simple cream shirt with a Lungi. As you proceed further you are welcomed with
natural gush of wind and the beautiful landscape keeps you mesmerized for some
time.
Monday, 5 May 2014
BH Cosmetics 120 Color - 2nd Edition Palette
Wow ! is the word that I would describe about this 120 color - 2nd Edition Palette from BH Cosmetics. I already own a 120 color - 4th Edition palette which is all shimmery finish. Wanted one with a mix finish (matte, satin, shimmery) all in one. This one is real gorgeous and I cant help but reach for this palette very often. Hands down one of the best palette in my kitty.
It has got a wide range of bright and neutral colors which makes it an ultimate palette to have in your collection.
What does BH Cosmetic has to say about their 120 Color 2nd Edition Palette
If you're looking for a mixture of bright and neutral colors, the 120
Color Eyeshadow Palette 2nd Edition is your match made in beauty heaven!
Like the 1st Edition, this long-wear makeup palette contains mattes and
shimmers in many bright & neon shades, but has twice the amount of
neutral shades. You can't go wrong with this eyeshadow palette if you're
looking for a spunky & feminine look!
Sunday, 4 May 2014
A New Winner
Hi Friends,
Hope you had a great weekend.
There has been no new updates on the blog from past couple of days as am not been keeping well. Its dam hot and the heat is really getting on to me. From today onwards, I am back in action so stay tuned.
Coming to today's post, I had announced three lucky winners for my First Anniversary Giveaway. The winner Pradeepa Sampat has not yet got in touch with her details. I have no option but to announce another random winner.
So guys we have a new winner here.
Sirishti Unki
Congratulations to the new winner...
Would request the winner to please mail me your full name, postal address and your phone number on my email address : zara_dreamz@rediffmail.com.
Once again thank you all for your continuous support on the blog.
Hope you had a great weekend.
There has been no new updates on the blog from past couple of days as am not been keeping well. Its dam hot and the heat is really getting on to me. From today onwards, I am back in action so stay tuned.
Coming to today's post, I had announced three lucky winners for my First Anniversary Giveaway. The winner Pradeepa Sampat has not yet got in touch with her details. I have no option but to announce another random winner.
So guys we have a new winner here.
Sirishti Unki
Congratulations to the new winner...
Would request the winner to please mail me your full name, postal address and your phone number on my email address : zara_dreamz@rediffmail.com.
Once again thank you all for your continuous support on the blog.