Shikha Says:
Brrr...the winter chill has sent in Kolkata (finally) and I've dived into my fleece night suit and woolen socks....Throw in some hot Chinese food and we are taking some serious bliss people!! *Sigh* and weight gain.....Humph! Any-hoo I wanted to lay my hands (like all others - I know :P ) on this precious ever since their launch.
Shikha Says:
I know I'm really late with this post but I was insanely busy during October. Since it is better to be late than never I decided to post this article for the benefit of my readers. October box was a pleasant surprise for me as they sent over a product from Lush. The inclusion of another makeup product had me stoked. So lets just dive into these beauties.
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Beauty is skin deep - Absolutely !
The question is how deep your product goes in your skin to bring out the ‘skin deep’ beauty. La Prairie is one of the very few brands in the world of skincare that claims to go ‘skin deep’ and a few products in their collection actually do so. In this series dedicated to the luxury of skincare, I’ll introduce you to various skincare products that may bring back the ‘plump factor’ in your skin replenishing it of all it needs.
Shikha Says:
Hello my lovelies!! I'm so excited right now. I get the opportunity to introduce you to my bestie...Priynk! We have been best friends for the last 12-13 years. The battle that is known as grad college threw two completely opposite people together and as a team we conquered through. Let me tell you we had a major blast back then. All the bunking, partying....gosh I miss those times (sigh). Any-hoo, she has agreed to jump on board and contribute to the blog. Please give a warm welcome to her. Look forward to seeing some interesting articles from her side in our new segment "Priyanka's Corner". The diva introduces herself in her own words:
Shikha Says:
I have been waiting for the longest time to buy some products from this brand. I'm sure a lot of you have heard about Makeup Geek and the beauty guru behind it Marlena. I just love her personality and her story is so inspiring. If you are yet unaware about her then do make it a point to check out youtube channel. She creates these gorgeous makeup looks which are easy to follow plus her vids such fun to watch as she is so bubbly and friendly. Now after running her channel, blog and online shop successfully for such a long time she is trying out her hand in releasing her own products. Started of with some eyeshadows and now has forayed into lipsticks, gel liners and brushes as well.
Shikha Says:
Can I just start by saying how much I love these guys...The anticipation is so high waiting for a new box each month and these guys don't disappoint. They promised you luxury and they deliver on all counts. I have signed up for 6 months - I'm so into them. November box contains brands like Kerastase (my personal favorite brand), Clinique and Clarins.
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The one trend that is sure to never go out of fashion where hair is concerned are the FRINGES a.k.a BANGS! They come in all varieties too, from soft and side-swept to the fiercest blunt bangs. The key however lies in picking one that will do perfect justice to your face-shape and hair type. Choosing your bangs based on your face shape will bring balance to the look of your face and help you to flatter, enhance or minimize your facial features.
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For those of you not in the know I will fully admit that I'm an overweight woman. I have struggled with it all my life and as the years increased so did the distance from my ideal weight. Given that I have lost a fondness for clothes especially in the last 6 years. My approach is more to find something that fits and does not emphasize my issues. Knowledge about the fashion world is a thing of the past. But I must admit this has fueled my obsession for shoes. I do like to help my sister shop though. Feels like playing with a Barbie doll all over again. But now that she has moved to another town for her studies I don't get that chance any more either.
Shikha Says:
Last week while browsing through my FB wall I came upon this ad for a beauty/birch box. I thought it was for something that would be available abroad as all the birch boxes of India have disappeared from the scene without a trace. But to my surprise the price was listed in INR. As usual I jumped on it. For me Blisscovered left a big gaping hole when it decided to quit its operations after a mere 3 months. Well now enters The Vellvette Box. I just hope that they are around for a while coz this is such a boon for beauty bloggers plus not to mention exciting as one gets to try out new stuff without having to dish out oodles of money.
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It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you our guest blogger - Pankhuri Awasthi! A lot of you must have seen her on T.V. esp on the Channel V show "Style Junkie" where she is paired with VJ Andy. This multi-talented lady has a passion for writing and has agreed to contribute to the blog. Looking forward to some awesome articles and features from her in the near future. And without further ado lets introduce this diva in her own words:
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Hello ladies!! Sorelle Grapevine is back after a long hiatus or should I say hibernation! LOL. Honestly work was insane and the blog became very monotonous with only product reviews going on. I got tired of it. Not to mention the oodles of stuff lying around that I still don't have any idea what to do about....Humph!
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Anyways. Lots of new and exciting things coming up. New reviews, articles, features and maybe even a giveaway! Plus we would be welcoming a very special guest blogger. I will be introducing her soon. Looking forward to some really engaging and compelling work from her. So lots to look forward to ladies. Welcome to the next chapter of Sorelle Grapevine. Peace out!
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Shikha Says:
Hello beautiful people! So the rains are finally here giving a small relief from the blistering heat. Phew! But like they say from the fire into the frying pan (its reversed I know) so now the makeup will get washed off due to acid rain rather than sweat :p. Ugh! I was caught last week in a deluge with my mom outside South City Mall here in Kolkata and wouldn't you know it I had non-waterproof mascara on (water proof hurts my eyes)! Not pretty! But when you are caught in torrential rain with an arm load of packets and not getting a ride I guess it becomes a moot point (at least I wish :D).
Shikha Says:
Let me just start of by saying that I'm so not a matte person. I dont go for this finish in shadows or lippies. Not my cup of tea. I find it either chalky in the case of shadows or drying and unforgiving in the case of lippies. Till date there have been very few matte products that I liked (ok 2 that I can think of - MAC Viva Glam Lipstick and Coastal Scents eyeshadow).
Shikha Says:
Did anyone catch the NYX Face Awards? The competition was just so awesome! The talent that was portrayed was astonishing. So many creative ideas. And NYX was more than generous in the amount of freebies it gave out to each contestant in every round. Some products were really great and I caught the bug to go and explore this brand some more. I bought a couple of items off Blanc 2 Noir.
Shikha Says:
What is the one routine or treatment or process (beauty related) that gives you happiness deep down to your bones? You get a spring in your step and a song in your heart? Makes you feel like THE diva of the day? For me it has to be related to my hair. Any form of pampering from a simple cut to getting it colored or going all the way with a luxurious Kerastase ritual just makes my day. I feel all of 16 again :).
Shikha Says:
Hello Divas! Ok I got this haul last year but just didn't get around reviewing it. I will put up the current prices for each item as I don't have the old bill to tell you about it. You can visit this site here.
Attention to all - Those of you who will not satisfy the mandatory requirements as mentioned in the Rafflecopter form will have their remaining entries disqualified as well. Please follow the rules coz I am verifying your entries individually. Please satisfy the conditions that you are checking on in the form.
Following people need to join the blog using Google Friend Connect to qualify their entries - Vaishali Jain, Tanmayee Dev, Rhythm Bhatia, Dhanya Aishwarya P, Srinjla,
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I have changed the mandatory conditions down to 2. Those of you with previous entries who have posted blog comments have that as an additional point to their name. Remember collect as many points as you can to maximize your chances of winning. Thanks. Best of luck!
Shikha Says:
Well divas I'm happy to announce Sorelle Grapevine's 1st giveaway! Yea! Thank you for your lovely comments and support for all the work that goes into the blog. It is really encouraging and heart warming. We really appreciate it!
Summers have descended on our heads with a vengeance. It takes quite an effort of will to step out and brave the heat. Given the conditions online shopping comes as a boon. Ah the bliss of shopping from the ease of your own home. There is something to be said for the benefits of having the world at your fingertips.
Shikha Says:
Hello Divas! Exciting news coming up. Sorelle Grapevine will be holding its 1st Giveaway!! Yea! So here is a sneak peek at one of the prize items. It is from a known brand that I have raved about and now you can grab this chance to try it out for yourself. Giveaway will be open for Indian residents only and you must be 18+ to participate. Watch this space for more info. Until next time - take care!
Shikha Says:
I bought these off the Major Brands site. Out there they have just given an image of the supposed swatch of the product but yes there is a difference in color between the product and the swatch. What I don't like about their site is that they do not give proper product info plus all the Inglot range is not available. But I digress.



















