Hello girls, now onwards I shall be doing 'My Favorites' post every week and also at the end of every month. I have seen most of my blogger friends doing this and I simply love this kind of posts. This month I reached out for these 10 products the most. For the face I used Garnier BB Creme the most and Revlon Foundation and primer are both awesome base products. For the lips I used Anna Andre Lipstick & Biotique during the days and Colorbar True Gloss at nights.






















My faves this month are:


1. Garnier BB Cream (Reviewed Here)

2. Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer

3. Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup (Reviewed Here)

4. Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder- Transparent

5. Nyx Cream Blush- Hot Pink

6. Revlon Colorstay Creme Gel Liner- Plum

7. Colorbar True Gloss- Pink Stain

8. Avon Honey Lip Balm (Reviewed Here)

9. Anna Andre Deluxe Creme Lipstick- Shade No. 40201

10. Biotique Bio Color Lipstick- Hemp Sativa


Hope you enjoyed this post. Thank you and have a nice time :)

8 ml for INR 140

Company Says: - Formaldehyde and Toluene free formula. Shake gently. Apply 2 coats.

Ingredients: - Not Listed

My Opinion: - It is known to all that I go weak on my knees at the sight of nail paints. I keep hauling different shades from lots of brands. Today I shall be reviewing a Revlon Nail Enamel which is numbered 468 and named Orchid Pink. The shade is a truly bright pink with blue undertones. Its the prettiest pink in my collection.

                   The consistency is just right, like most Revlon Nail Enamels, not too thin and not thick as well. Two coats are enough for full opacity. I have not applied gloss/top coat on top of the nail enamel as it is quite gloss on its own. However glossiness is gone by the end of the second day of application. Then the need to apply a gloss/top coat arises.

               The shade is much more brighter, kind of a neon pink on nails but in the bottle its a little different. Stays on without chipping till 4-5 days and fades a tiny bit around the tips from the 3rd day onwards. Its a creamy glossy pink shade which I believe is a must have for (pink) nail paint maniacs.

Pros: -

* Affordable & Easily Available

* Tons of shades are available

* Very pretty pink shade

* Stays on till 5 days without chipping

* Creamy & glossy shade

* A perfect spring time shade

* Formaldehyde and Toluene free formula

* Two coats give full opacity

* Does not stain my nails



Cons: -

* Non actually :)


I rate Revlon Nail Enamel in 468 Orchid Pink 4.5 out of 5. A must have for nail paint lovers. Also if you are into neons or bright pinks then this nail paint is a must for you.


Do leave behind your precious comments and let us know whats on your nails right now. Thank you and do have a great time ahead :)

Valentine's Day is the perfect day to experiment with your look and to impress your true love. Whether you are hitting the town or spending a romantic evening in, looking your best is a major part of enjoying a beautiful night. Here are a couple Valentine’s Day makeup looks put together by Ms. Aakriti Kochar, Beauty & Makeup Expert, Oriflame India.

Brightly Colored Lips

When dinner by the fireplace and hours of cuddling are a part of your Valentine's Day plans, expect your lips to be the focus of his attention.

Get the look

Even skin:

• With a sponge, apply a sheer/luminous foundation on the entire face, blending well. This will eliminate any redness and gives a healthy glow to create the perfect base for your look.
• Don't forget to use a creamy concealer to soften and fade any shadows at the inner and outer corners of the under eye area and on top of the eyelid.

Strong brows:

• Fill in your eyebrows with a soft taupe brow pencil to frame the face and add balance to a strong lip
• Gently work the pencil throughout the brow, from the bridge of the nose outward. Use vertical strokes, following the same direction as the hair growth. You are trying to create a shadow between the hairs, not actual hairs themselves.
• Use a brow brush to blend the pencil up and out of the brow. It should look soft and subtle, never harsh or forced.
• Finish with a coat of clear brow gel.

Black mascara:

• Apply two coats of shiny, black mascara from the lash roots to the tips. Apply liberally, but never messily. You don't want your lashes to steal the focus away from your bright lips.

Highlighter:

• Add a sheer, light reflecting cream or powder to the apple of your cheeks and down the bridge of your nose to enhance your natural bone structure, and create some reflectivity. Make sure you choose a lightweight formula, smooth in texture and without any obvious flecks of glitter. The perfect highlighter gives a subtle glow rather than appearing overtly glittery or shimmery

Bright lipstick:

• Do not blindly follow the latest fashion when it comes to lipsticks. Make sure you choose a shade flattering to your skin tone. Whether it's bright pink, brick red or tangerine, always go with your gut. If you love how it looks, he will too.
• If a bright lipstick makes you feel a little bit outside your comfort zone, simply dab the lipstick onto your lips with your fingertips. This technique will control the amount of pigment, softening the look and allowing you to create a custom lip stain.

Smouldering Smoky Eyes

It's fun to create a sexy, smoldering eye that will stand out during a candlelit dinner at your favorite restaurant. The moodier the lighting, the more dramatic you can take things. The secret is to play up the eyes, while keeping the cheeks and lips neutral.

Get the look

Even skin:

• With a sponge, apply a sheer/luminous foundation on the entire face, blending well. This will eliminate any redness and gives a healthy glow to create the perfect base for your look.
• Don't forget to use a creamy concealer to soften and fade any shadows at the inner and outer corners of the under eye area and on top of the eyelid.

Strong brows:

• Fill in your eyebrows with a soft taupe brow pencil to frame the face and add balance to a strong lip.
• Gently work the pencil throughout the brow, from the bridge of the nose outward. Use vertical strokes, following the same direction as the hair growth. You are trying to create a shadow between the hairs, not actual hairs themselves.
• Use a brow brush to blend the pencil up and out of the brow. It should look soft and subtle, never harsh or forced.
• Finish with a coat of clear brow gel.

Smoky eyes:

• Choose three to four different eye shadows, in the color range of your choice (neutrals like gray and taupe are fool proof) always working from light to dark.
• Using a large shadow brush, place the lightest eye shadow all over the entire eye area, from lash line to the crease of the eyelid.
• Using a small shadow brush, place the second lightest color all over the entire ball of the lid area, and blend up (but not into) the crease.
• Using a black kohl eyeliner pencil, fill the inner rim of the eye with pigment, and then squeeze the eye shut for about 10 seconds and then open. This will make the eye "pop" and create a deep, smudgy effect.
• Again, using the black kohl eyeliner pencil, dot a line of black liner along the top of the lash line, using an upward and outward motion. This line does not need to be perfect because you are going to smudge the darkest shadow directly into this line and then blend. The dark eye shadow will set the eyeliner in place and create a "sunset effect" that is soft and smoky.
• Apply a luminescent nude or white eye shadow on the brow bone to highlight it
• Apply two coats of shiny, black mascara from the lash roots to the tips. Apply liberally, but never messily.

Highlighter:

• Add a sheer, light reflecting cream or powder to the apple of your cheeks and down the bridge of your nose to enhance your natural bone structure, and highlight your key features. Make sure you choose a lightweight formula, smooth in texture, which spreads easily. The perfect highlighter gives a subtle glow rather than appearing overtly glittery or shimmery

Subtle cheeks & lips:

• A soft pink or peachy blush, along with a complementary lipstick or gloss, will complete this romantic look.

Hair look to go with these two looks is simple yet ever green. Tousled waves or the bed head look is sexy.

Now some gift ideas for your lady love!!!!! Some reds, pinks and mauves to get into the romantic mood.

Love Potion Eau de Parfum

Oriflame Beauty Gloss Booster --Cherry

Oriflame Beauty Eternal Lip Gloss--Eternal Pink

Oriflame Wonder Color Lip Liner--Real Red

Oriflame Power Shine Satin Lipstick--Red Lustre--Rs. 398

Oriflame Power Shine Satin Lipstick--Ultrs Pink--Rs. 398

Oriflame Power Shine Satin Lipstick--Satin Clover--Rs. 398

Oriflame Power Shine Satin Lipstick--Satin Mauve--Rs. 398

Thank you and have a great week :)

The issue titled ‘Made by You’ will be written completely by contributors from across the country

Mumbai, 21st January, 2013: India's leading women's English magazine Femina is on the brink of a new revolution in publishing. In an absolute first for the magazine, Femina invites its readers from across the country to contribute with features and articles for the April issue. The new issue aptly called, ‘Made By You’, is a 100 percent crowd sourced issue that aims to mobilise readers from across the length and breadth of the nation. By creating this platform that enables Indian women to be a larger part of their favorite magazine .

Femina’s ‘Made By You’ issue will unlock the power of social media to reach over 5 million women, encouraging them to channel their writing skills. Femina will feature the work of hundreds of these new "journalists" in the magazine. The issue will pose as a platform for real women to unleash their talent and share their exceptional stories with other readers across the country.

Femina has partnered with FoxyMoron to amplify the “call-to-action” and has introduced multiple engagement platforms for its readers. Aspiring writers can either use Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest to share their editorial ideas. Specifically on Facebook, potential writers can get an update on commissioned stories and the overall editorial plan. Participants from anywhere in the country can also connect with Femina's editorial team through Google Hangouts, or Skype for detailed conversations.

Tarun Rai, CEO, Worldwide Media, says “Worldwide Media has grown at a furious pace. From just four magazines four years ago we now have thirteen. And as a publishing house we have been leading from the front. Femina Made By You is another first for the magazine industry. A crowd-sourced issue, at the scale we have visualized it, is unprecedented. And it is only appropriate that it is Femina that is bringing it out as there is no other English women’s magazine with the stature and readership that Femina has.”

Tanya Chaitanya, Editor, Femina, says "Femina Made by You is exactly what it promises to be. An issue made by the real women who have always been our core focus. A Mumbai reader's take on relationships, a Delhi girl's hunt for the latest It bag, a Kolkata woman's expertise in the kitchen, a Chennai careergirl's tips on being a 9-to-5 ninja - it's all trending here. Femina, the magazine for you, now made by you."

Says Soela Joshi, Brand Publisher, Femina, “Crowd-sourcing is one of the latest tools in the marketing arsenal. For Femina it is becoming an integral part of the marketing mix. Femina’s crowd sourced issue aims to leverage the participative and collective power of the brand, build greater affinity, relevance & keep up with how today’s consumers interact.”

Harshil Karia, Online Strategist at FoxyMoron, says, “Going through over 500 entries daily to zero-in on relevant and interesting content for the magazine is both fun and over-whelming. Femina’s assets on Internet and Mobile really enable us to reach out to millions of potential writers from around the country and the world.”

Femina has always been a brand known to take risks and experiment with bold engagement mechanisms. With this new venture, the magazine reaches out to many more women in the country, empowering them to voice their thoughts, ideas and opinions.

About Femina:

Femina was first published in July 1959 and for over 50 years now, Femina, India’s first and largest read women’s English magazine has been the definitive life and lifestyle guide for progressive woman. It is owned by Worldwide Media, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Times Group.  Femina is a magazine, published fortnightly in India. It primarily features articles on relationships, beauty and fashion, travel, women, cuisine, health and fitness. It also features articles on celebrities and cultural facets of Indian women. It has organized and sponsored the Femina Miss India beauty pageant since 1964.

~Choose from a wide selection of popular fragrances to match his style~

February 2013: This Valentine’s Day surprise your man by gifting him a fragrance by Oriflame that best suits his personality.

Dynamic

A man who conveys dynamism, youth, freedom and urban character

Free Motion Eau De Toilette

Forget about gravity and take yourself to daring new heights with the exhilarating kick of Free Motion. Refreshing spearmint merged with spicy liquorice and sandalwood captures the rush of Free Motion’s challenge, pushing you higher and faster than ever.

Price: 50 ml for Rs. 1490

Masculine

Identified as a successful leader who is clever, ambitious and self confident

Native Force Eau De Toilette

The call of discovery beckons you into the unknown, sparking your curiosity for what lies beneath the placid surface. Native Force Eau de Toilette drives you forward with the cool radiance of cardamom spiced with kaffir lime and palo santo. Dare to delve into your hidden depths.

Price: 75 ml for Rs. 1590

Unique

A person who seeks individuality and have high regards for intellect and creativity

Signature Eau De Toilette

Woody and fruity Signature is a fragrance for the discerning man. With pear for originality, nutmeg for artistry and vetiver for elegance, Signature represents a man of creativity and culture.

Price: 75ml for Rs. 1790

Elegance

For the young mature executive who enjoys a professional life with a stylish and classy attitude

Giordani Man Eau De Toilette

With its refreshing, luxurious notes of Italian neroli and bergamot blended with black pepper and marine accords, Giordani Man delivers the ultimate in modern male elegance and sophistication. Warm sandalwood and musk give it a distinctively amber character.

Price: 75ml for Rs. 1890

Availability: Contact your nearest Oriflame consultant or SMS Oriflame to 59994

About Oriflame

Founded in 1967, Oriflame is a beauty company selling direct in more than 60 countries. Its wide portfolio of Swedish, nature-inspired, innovative beauty products is marketed through approximately 3 million independent Oriflame Consultants, generating annual sales of around €1.5 billion. Respect for people and nature underlies Oriflame’s operating principles and is reflected in its social and environmental policies. Oriflame supports numerous charities worldwide and is a Co-founder of the World Childhood Foundation. Oriflame Cosmetics is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange.

For more information, log on to www.oriflame.co.in or SMS Oriflame to 59994.