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Press Release: Stand Out at Your College Fest with Elle 18

As we near the rush hour for college fests, every girl wants to look like a star and stand out in the crowd. Whether its numerous events at the festival or simply an occasion to show off, the Elle 18 girl is always ready with an arsenal of quick fixes and beauty must haves that will make every head turn!
Scroll down to see what it takes to look like a beauty queen at a collegefestival!

#Must Haves 1- Juicy Lip balm in funky flavours

Just like your skin, your lips are vulnerable to the harsh rays of the sun and dehydration. Keep them looking luscious while you go enjoying the festival with a good lip balm which has SPF. Day or night, you will be able to protect your pout in pretty colours of pink, mauve, red, berry, peach and beige.

#Must Haves 2- ‘Pop’ eye liners in stunning colours

Want to show off your eyes? Make them pop with the ‘winged look’and instead of a black liner opt for bright colours of purple, green and silver.
Make sure you carry these in your makeup bag to touch up as and when require

#Must Have 3- Glow Compact
Between running from one end of the fest to the other, socializing, participating and in general having a good time there is a dullness that envelopes the face! Get the perfect fix for this with a glow compact – small and handy to fit right into your bag. The aim is to glow and breeze through your fest looking flawless and absolutely radiant.

#Must Have 4- Kajal
The quintessential favorite of every Indian girl the kajal will never let you down! Get an instant face lift with a simple black kohl in your bag and you are good to go!

#Must Have 5- Glow Foundation
If you are the fashionista who battles with blemishes, marks and acne,the glow foundation is your beauty remedy! Add a dab of foundation to ensure you have a flawless face throughout the day!

An every-day silky delicate texture foundation with SPF 8 will combat the sun and be the perfect addition to your make-up bag!

Elle 18’s New Range of Products

Elle 18 is the iconic youth make-up brand announces the launch of its new range of make-up products comprising of everything from foundations to lip balms, making it the perfect pick for trend setters around the country. The fashionable new range comprises of a Glow Foundation, Glow Compact, Color pop liners and a Juicy Lip balm that gives teen divas the power to shed their inhibitions and look their gorgeous best. 

So, girls are you ready to rock the fest??


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Press Release: Dress Up for College Fests with Elle 18

Which College Festival Diva are you? 

College Festivals are the place where girls meet their best friends, crushes and people they hate to love. From organizing, cheering, performing, competing and winning, the festival diva must never forget to look glamorous every step of the way. Elle 18 helps you identify the best look suited to your personality. Whether you are simply cheering for your friends or leading the core team of your college, Elle 18 shows you how to do it in style!


Identity– The Peppy Cheerleader

Every college needs a cheerful girl who uses her energetic personality to cheer her team and gain some points for team spirit. The Peppy Cheerleader requires an energetic look that makes her stand out and get herself and her college recognized. Keep those lips moist to cheer with the new range of Elle 18 juicy lip balms.

Tasks: Cheering and shouting out innovative slogans just got simpler with a non-sticky lip balm containing Vitamin E, Olive, oil and Jojoba oil to ensure nourishing, soft and smooth lips in pink, mauve, red, berry, peach and beige!



Identity – The Leading Lady

A college festival needs a team and more importantly a leader to run the show. She’s the girl seen running around the campus, getting things done and allotting tasks. She requires a tamed look which is smart and spunky, formal yet fun. Get the best of both worlds with the Elle 18 Nail Pops.

Tasks: Be it signing bills and greeting guests, funky, youthful nail colors in explosive shades called Nail Pops are guaranteed to make you lead the way with gorgeous nails.



Identity –The Girl-in-charge

College fests can be a lot of fun and can be the ideal place to create the best memories with your friends. But every college needs a girl who is firm and means business when it comes to keeping the festival secure. For those long hours, to liven that face up she has Elle 18’s Glow Foundation.
Tasks: Checking bags, managing long lines, and monitoring crowds require a lot of work which can tire the face out. Elle 18’s Every-day silky delicate texture foundation with SPF 8 blends into your skin to give you a bright radiant look all day long.

 Identity – The Coy Chica

Not all girls can cheer loudly or lead the way; some girls silently admire the talents of others and just find college festivals a way to be with their friends. That doesn’t mean they can’t get noticed! She is the coy chica and she does have a way to get noticed with Elle 18’s Color pop liner.
Tasks: To make college fests an even more eye popping one, The Color Pop range by Elle 18 brightens your experience with Wacky shades like Gun Powder, Purple Pataka, Blue Blast, Silver Spark and Green Grenade

 Identity – The Glowing Star

Taking center stage at a college festival can be nerve racking for anyone, but someone’s got to do it. She needs to shine on stage and let her talent come through… To help her shine like a star she has Elle 18’s Glow compact
Tasks: Singing, dancing, acting and walking the ramp just got more glamorous with a slim and easy compact. It smoothens and moisturizes the skin at the same time protecting it from the glare of those heavy lights. Shine bright like a star! 


Elle 18’s New Range of Products

Elle 18 is the iconic youth make-up brand announces the launch of its new range of make-up products comprising of everything from foundations to lip balms, making it the perfect pick for trend setters around the country. The fashionable new range comprises of a Glow Foundation, Glow Compact, Color pop liners and a Juicy Lip balm that gives teen divas the power to shed their inhibitions and look their gorgeous best. 

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A Little Pampering with Jabong.com- A Review

This is not my first time to write a review about Jabong.com, in point of fact I’ve done it before and you guys might have read it then. But unlike the previous one this is going to be rather a review than a rambling.
Jabong.com is one of India’s leading online shopping portals. The varieties of products and huge listing of brands have made it one of the largest online shops in Indian online market. There are a few online stores that people relies on blindly. Jabong.com is one of them.
The Ups-
  • Up to 30,000+ products in one place.
  • Wide range of products, from clothes to home decor, from cosmetics to personal care, from jewelry to accessories.
  • Outstanding customer service.
  • Never-ending offers and enticing discounts.
  • Caters both economic and high-end brands.
  • Easy payments. Cash on delivery is available.
  • Delivers really fast.

The Downs-
So far I’ve found one bad thing about Jabong.com- it doesn’t deliver to my address! I have to order stuffs to my friend’s address and this is not at all convenient. I don’t know what reason is behind that. Seems that they only deliver to metros and big cities and don’t care about them who live in small towns. That is the only thing I didn’t like about Jabong and I hope they resolve the failing in near future.
The Packing- They wrap your products very carefully and sincerely. They provide good quality bubble wraps and also air bags if needed. Like, my box consisted of a nail-paint so they packed it with two extra air packets.

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Now let’s move on to my shopping experience. This is not the first time when I shopped from Jabong. I have shopped once before. There has been a vast change in products and brands in the mean time. There are some new brands introduced now; they now have restocked some previously sold products. A multiplicity of new products has been added. I was baffled and couldn’t decide what to buy. Then I opted for the two things that my vanity was deprived of- The very hyped Maybelline Color Show Nail Paint (in Wine & Dine) as I thought that this shade will be perfect for winters and the second one was Maybelline Super Stay 14Hr Lipstick (in Eternal Rose) as I thought the same thing about it as well. I ordered from them on 1st November and they dispatched the order on the same day which is great. They informed me about the dispatch with email and SMS. The order was delivered to the allotted address on 5th November. That’s pretty fast!

Rating- I’ll give Jabong.com an 8/10. I’ll deduct 2 points for the delivery issue.
My Words- I love shopping Jabong.com. Only the delivery issue bothers me a lot. I am sure they will resolve the issue shortly. 

The website had provided me with a voucher but my review is totally unbiased regardless of the fact.  

                 
                        Keep an eye on The Great Online Shopping Festival 2013 on Jabong. 
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Press Release: Care for Your Lips All Day with Elle 18

Care for your Lips – all day

Ever wondered how Anushka Sharma manages to flash that beautiful, captivating smile every time she faces the camera? 

If your eyes are magical, let your lips cast a spell too!Caring for lips is the most important beauty regime that every girl must follow throughout the day. Due to exposure to pollution, dust, stress and drying effects of the sun and other external extremities your lips can become chapped and dry.
Keep those pouty lips moisturized throughout the day, with a dash of colour by following these simple steps by Elle 18.

  • Step 1:  Start your day by drinking a glass of warm water with a pinch of lemon. Not just great for your lips but wonderful for your skin!

  • Step 2: Before you step out of the house for your busy day, apply a full layer of the Elle 18- Juicy Lip balm. Take your pick from any of the 6 yummy juicy gorgeous shades.. It is important to use a lip balm which has SPF as your lips get chapped due to the harmful rays of the sun

  • Step 3: Drink lots of water! No matter where you are carry a 500ml bottle of water to keep your lips hydrated

  • Step 4: Avoid licking your lips.  It’s a great feeling to do it but since lips do not have oil secreting glands, they dry up faster and make them harsher

  • Step 5: Keep reapplying your lip balm whenever you get a five minute break!

  • Step 6: Pucker up and practice that gorgeous smile!



 Elle 18- New Stylish Range

Elle 18 is the iconic youth make-up brand announces the launch of its new range of make-up products comprising of everything from foundations to lip balms, making it the perfect pick for trend setters around the country. The fashionable new range comprises of a Glow Foundation, Glow Compact, Color pop liners and a Juicy Lip balm that gives teen divas the power to shed their inhibitions and look their gorgeous best. 



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All That Matters is Neon| Guest Post by Alice

Go “Neon” this festive season and dazzle the world around you in‘Bollywood Style’.
 
Going elegantly traditional during festivals is a not just a norm in many households but it’s also an evergreen way to look your best. Even designers swear by traditional attires, especially sarees, and classify them as perfect for the festivities. Saree undoubtedly has always been and till date is an eternal garment given to its versatility and uniqueness that allows transitions in the style that it is adorned in. When it comes to being sensuous but with grace and elegance, Saree sure is a hit with all, regardless of age and occasion.
 
Talk about experimentation and this six-yard garment has immense scope providing options to come up with a distinct look every time. Numerous different saree trends were seen this year itself, hottest amongst which were neon coloured sarees. It is most sought after by the Indian designers and is totally in vogue these days, and why not? Adding a splash of neon to any outfit does project a bold and zany attitude grabbing a lot of eye balls. Sarees in shocking shades of neon green, tangerine orange, acid yellow or hot pink really proved to be the fastest “glowing” trends this fashion-season.
 
Touch of Neon in Kareena’s Look
It’s a rage with the Bollywood community who have really embraced this trend. The chiffon saree look best in these sparkling neon colours. However, different fabric’s such as Silk, Faux Georgette,Semi Chiffonsareeswith patches of neon colours in them or totally in neon shades are also available for women who love to carry style in the ethnic sense.

You can pretty much go for a hallowed Kanjeevaram in electric colours or a neon yellow Banarasi silk saree with a deep blue border.Drape it in “Mumtaz style”, like a “Lehenga saree” or go for the regular “SeedhaPallu” look which anytime outnumbers any latest trend in saree draping hands down. Then there are ready-to-wear sarees which are again a hot seller amongst those who find it cumbersome to wear a saree.
 
 
There are no rules when wearing electric hues as it widely depends on one’s ability to pull off a look. If sarees in exuberant neons appear too ‘in-your-face’ to you then let these colours play hide n seek with you. Opt for designs with neon hues in the piping, border, embroidery threads or just in the finishing. Escalate the impact of shades of neon in your saree by teaming it up with blouse or accessory in pastels or neutrals of the same colour family. 
 
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About the Writer
Alice is English Hons. Graduate. She has a keen interest in writing for trendy & traditional clothing. She has a deep fashion sense which helps her to keep updated in clothing & knowledge on the popular & latest clothing line in India according to the season.
 
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Press Release: Kérastase Diwali Offer


Add an exquisite ‘Touch of Gold’ to your festive ensemble 


KERASTASE FESTIVE OFFER

Receive a Complimentary Kérastase Gold Cuff on the purchase of the ELIXIR ULTIME CLASSIC OIL 125ml or any ELIXIR ULTIME OIL RITUAL



Add an exquisite ‘Touch of Gold’ to your festive ensemble. Offer valid till stocks last.


AVAILABLE AT –
NORTH – NEW DELHI – NOIDA – GURGAON – CHANDIGARH – LUDHIANA – AMRITSAR – JAIPUR  
WEST – MUMBAI – PUNE- SURAT -AHMEDABAD – GOA – INDORE  
SOUTH – BANGALORE – CHENNAI – HYDERABAD – COIMBATORE – COCHIN – VIJAYWADA
EAST – KOLKATA – GUWAHATI
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Transform into a Galm Doll this Festive Season with Elle 18

It’s the time of the year when pretty summer dresses and cute maxis are replaced by exquisite cholis and traditional salwars. That’s right! We are talking about Diwali, Dussehra and many more festivals which are just around the corner. Elle 18 tells you how to gear up for the festivities with new rules, new textures and new tricks!



Elle 18’s make-up cheat sheet is the perfect guideline to add sparkle to your eyes

  • Ditch the boring black kohl for every outfit- It’s time to dial up the drama element with eye sparklers in vibrant colours of purple, silver,blue and grey. Even better, team it up with the kajal.
  • The not-so-conventional one’s amongst you can add a warm brown eye shadow along the crease, apply some mascara on your lashes and kohl on the inner rim.


Keep Calm on the Face+ Shiny on the Lips

  • Opt for Elle 18’s Sleek Glow Foundation which will make your face glow and ensure a perfect finish.Rub it onto your cheekbones and blend upwards towards your eye for a glowing rosy complexion. It will help your makeup stay locked in place and keep it from evaporating too quickly.
  • If you want to keep it simple, go for shiny lips that will make heads turn at any puja! Elle 18’s Strawberry Blast Lip Smoothie goes brilliantly with any lip smoothie to ensure your lips look soft and pouty all day.



                                                                 Let your lips do the talking

  • A rich textured color palette with shades of  red, mauve, maroon, plum, coral are every festive season’s hot favorites and every girl’s ‘go to’ look for any occasion.  Enjoy those lip smacking Diwali delicacies and ensure your lips do more than just that, by applying Elle 18’s color pops like Strawberry Falls or Rosy Blush to seal your lips with care and colour.
  • Pale lips are also a huge trend this season. So if you decide to go wild in the eyes then go nude on the lips. You can try Elle 18’s Vanilla Heat Lip Smoothie to achieve this look.








So go all out and look gorgeous this festive season.
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H₂O+ Spa Pumice Foot Scrub| Product Review


Hello everybody! Hope you are doing all well. Today I am going to review a very effective, actually my favourite foot care product from H₂O+. We all know about this brand for its high quality products and their efficiency. Today I am going to review a foot scrub from H₂O+, named H₂O+ Spa Pumice Foot Scrub. 

In this hectic lifestyle we sometimes forget to pamper our important limbs. We do care for our hands, but close the eyes to the most stressed organ, our feet. Our feet need equal pampering like our hands. 

What the company claims:
  •     This gentle exfoliating scrub massages away calluses and smoothes rough spots.
  •       Menthol instantly soothes tired feet with a cooling sensation.
  •         Fine-grained volcanic pumice softly polishes dry, rough skin.
  •         Deep-sea nori, himalthalia and spirulina replenish vital moisture.

Directions to use:  Massage over wet feet, concentrating on heels and soles. Rinse.

Product Category- Foot Scrub      
Brand- H₂O+
Price- 800 INR for 120g (4.2oz) 

Packaging: This scrub comes in a wide tube with a semi-transparent lid. The tube is also a lit bit see-through. You can see the product reducing with every use inside it. That’s a good thing, I guess. You can see how much is left. The quality of the packaging is worth the price.

The Product: The product is a creamy material with lots of pumice particles. The thickness of the product is very good. It’s neither heavily concentrated nor liquidy. It’s just perfect for a scrubber.  The texture is really good to scour away the dead-cells and other impurities. 





My Experience: H₂O Spa Pumice Foot Scrub is a scrub with loads of sandy pumice dust, as I said earlier. The texture is not too mild and not too harsh on the skin as well. It gently cleanses your feet without irritating your skin. The feet feel so soft and supple after using it. It has a refreshing mild fragrance of menthol that purportedly relaxes the feet. Though, according to me, the smell has nothing to do with relaxation. I personally don’t like menthol. I use it twice a week as my feet need extra care. 

Pros:
  • Suits all skin types.
  • Fine granules.
  • Not harsh on skin.
  • Makes the feet supple.
  • Smoothens skin.
  • Efficiently removes dead cells and dirt.
  • No-allergenic.

Cons:
  • High price.
  • I personally hate the menthol smell.
Verdict: If you guys are looking for a very effective foot scrub and are ready to spend 800/- on a foot-scrub, you may try this. I highly recommend it. Other than the high price, I found nothing to really hate it. I got it from fashionandyou.com where a 50% discount was going on. So, I got this for only 400 bucks. If you guys are interested, wait for a sale. It’s best to buy this on a discount.

My Rating:4/5 (-1 for the price)

Repurchase: Yes, as soon as I find another discount 😛

I hope you liked the review. Feel free to comment. New post will be up next week. Till then be happy, be beautiful.

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Avon

Press Release: Designer Jewellery Collection by Avon



Add glamour to your party look for weddings!

Introducing new designer jewellery collection
This wedding season, indulge in style and craftsmanship as Avonbrings you exclusive jewellery inspired by Indian motifs, Mughal era and contemporary India. The range is of the finest quality and workmanship that allows you to experience the joy of beautiful heirloom. The new collection has special designer range designed by renowned Jewellery designer Pallavi Dudeja Foley. The mesmerizing and ‘must have’ collection will make every woman feel beautiful!

Mughal Rani Collection

The flamboyance of Mughal era is depicted through majestic designs of Mughal Rani Chandelier collection and Mughal Rani Haar collection that will leave every woman looking ravishing.
Mughal Rani Chandelier collection
The exquisite collection of necklace and earrings are intricately textured giving an effortlessly stylish look.

  • Mughal Rani Chandelier necklace pendent: MRP Rs. 1,499
  • Mughal Rani Chandelier earrings: MRP Rs. 1,899
Mughal Rani Haar
The graceful Mughal Rani Haar is tradition showcased at its best through pearls and textured leaves that will make one feel like a queen.

  • Necklace and Earring set: MRP :Rs3299 (verify from brochure)
The inspiration of Taj Mahal collection is taken from internal beauty of Taj Mahalresembling the eternal love and affection of the monument. This collection adhere all the energy and optimism concealed within the structure of Taj Mahal. The beauty of delicate pearl bead strings necklace makes it a masterpiece.

Flavors of India
This collection depicts the richness of flavors in India, giving it a spicy and sweet impression. The vivid vibes of designs bring a precious look. This collection suits current trend where ethnic Indian Jewellery are used for adornment.

South India Collection: Collection inspired from Temples of South India

  • The Kashumala necklace and earring set comes in antique look with Laxmi goddess coin in necklace and earrings.
  • The Temple Nakkashi necklace and earring set depicts a long haaram style of South Indian temple dancers. It has embossed motifs in antique finish which comes with faux ruby and emerald beads.

Northern colors and vibrancy

The collection comprises of Rajasthani kundan style. It is a marvelous example of craftsmanship which represents a fair picture of Rajasthan’s glorious and vibrant culture. The collection subsumes Jodha Necklace set, Ambi Ring and Kundan Borla (Rajasthani Maang Tika). It can be worn in many occasion ranging from festivals to weddings. The appeal of kundan makes it attractive and wearable
Avon is also offering traditional bangles inspired by Bengal and Maharashtra. The collection includes red and white Hathi Mukh bangle along with Wati mangalsutra and Sunahari bangles.


Wedding Collection
Avon offers designer wedding collection for bride and the bride’s maid. Ruchira Necklace Set ideal for the bride as it is enriched with lace motifs which make it more feminine and charming. It has matching earrings and bangles to complete the bridal look. For Parties stylish jewellery, like Strings of love and Kundan Phool choker necklace and earring set is the perfect match. Chandelier earrings are widely in trend be it a party, wedding or cocktails, women go for big size earring to make their look go bold.


About Pallavi Dudeja Foley
Pallavi is a leading jewellery designer of India known for her couture and avant – grande jewellery pieces. The young designer from NIFT, New Delhi has spent 13 years in the industry and is internationally renowned for her distinctive jewellery pieces. Each piece designed by her, has a story to tell which is beautiful, unique, bold, hip and dramatic. She has won many awards and recognitions. 
About Avon Beauty Products

Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company, with nearly $11 billion in annual revenue. As one of the world’s largest direct sellers, Avon is sold through more than 6 million active independent Avon Sales Representatives. Avon products are available in over 100 countries, and the product line includes color cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, fashion and home products, featuring such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, ANEW, Skin-So-Soft, Advance Techniques, and mark. Learn more about Avon and its products at www.avoncompany.com

My Words: This collection looks amazing, isn’t it? This eye-alluring neck-pieces and mesmerizing rings have tempted me totally. What’s your opinion ladies?

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