A short while back I was invited to attend the Eastern Round of the Indian Hairdressing Awards presented by L'Oreal Professional. It was an evening attire kinda event and I didn't know what to throw on. I ransacked my wardrobe like a maniac tossing aside clothes all over like a mad woman. The eternal "I-dont-have-a-thing-to-wear" syndrome plagued me while I sorted through my mountain of clothes. I spied this satin dress that I had bought a few years back on one of my trips and thanked the stars that made me buy it then...hmmm! I know what did...SALE! I picked this one up from Only during their sale period for....not 3k...not 2k....not even 1.5...I got this for around 900 bucks! Can you imagine!?!

Cafe Pranah, Kolkata

     If you live in Kolkata you know how hard it is to come by low calorie food. I'm not saying there isn't any but the options are highly limited where either you spend mega bucks in 5 stars and munch on salad or soup or turn to pocket friendly option like Subway. There is nothing else...I would so miss the lovely salad bar of Nirula's when I shifted here from Delhi. Other cities have so many options available to them and even some great delivery services where they give you meals as per the diet you are following. Being a working gal I don't have the time to cook and even when I do I have no enthusiasm or will to cook. I would rather spend my time in some other manner.

Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop

     Maybelline is back with another variant to their very popular Baby Lips line with a promise of vibrant neon shades. They have launched 4 variants to it with flavors like lemon, orange, watermelon and strawberry. Out of these 3 provide a sheer shade to the lips and one is transparent. The PR of the company was kind enough to send me 2 variants to try out - Oh Orange and Pink Shock (Watermelon flavor). It has been quite sometime since I have done a product review so please bear with me. I don't want to do them the way I doing em ie in the systematic break down method but will just go with the flow of it so that I can get into the mode again. 

Giveaway time on Sorelle Grapevine

     Whats up people! I have some big things lined up for you guys this month!!! Well I have been ignoring my blog and you fine people since sometime so much so that I didn't even celebrate the blog's 3rd anniversary at all. Yes Sorelle Grapevine turned 3 this July and I want to make it up to you guys. So what better way to show you how much I appreciate you than to hold a host of giveaways :D Kicking things off I'm running a giveaway on my Instagram account where I'm giving away a Sigma Warm Eyeliner Kit which contains 3 beautiful shades and a brush. Just read the rules and follow the 3 steps to enter. The link for it is - http://instagram.com/p/walkLzx94z/

     I have always been attracted to Japanese anime since a very young age. I remember being obsessed with them and would try to catch them whenever I could even if it meant my mom let me watch it for like 5 minutes before I left for school (I think I was in nursery). From the usual playful Disney characters to Snoopy and his crazy friends, from the lovableness of Winnie the pooh to the actions of Thunder Cats I would watch  whatever I got my hands on. Mind you this craze had not let up for me and I still would rather catch a cartoon any minute than anything "real". My favorite moments would be when my mom would take me to the video parlor so that I could select my next viewing pleasure.

     A sinful indulgence for your senses...that was my tagline back when I was a chocolatier. A finely made piece of chocolate is a treat for all five senses - it should be glossy and appealing to behold, should be smooth to touch, have a rich intoxicating smell that awakens your desire, have a snap to it when you break it and finally should melt in your mouth with an explosion of flavor taking you beyond bliss...Ah! you can glimpse the chocolatier inside me and the passion I had for the art :) You have to be a true chocoholic to be a excellent chocolatier. So how was this addict supposed to resist the draw of Memebox Chocolate Mania box?!? As it is I have no resistance when it comes to Memebox and when these two words came into play...my Paypal password was already written out...I kid you not. 

     Hey guys! I want to quickly share with you what I wore to the recent Drops of Youth launch event. A little trivia of sorts before that...did you know that Ritu Kumar actually started her design journey from Kolkata. She opened her first boutique out here way back in the day ie a good 20 years or so ago. My Di was a lover of designer clothes and would buy stuff only from the boutiques spread out in the city. Back then there weren't mass clothes brands per say. Ritu Kumar was her favorite and I remember going to the Park Street store quite often. This jacket I'm wearing is one of my sister's Ritu Kumar pieces and was probably a part of a suit set. I love the detailing on it with its intricate Indian patterns and those rich blue hues. 

The Body Shop Drops of Youth

   Did you know that Drops of Youth skin serum is one of the best selling products at The Body Shop where one bottle is sold every 28 secs! It is a part of their Nutraganics range and 98% of its ingredients are of natural origin. To complement this popular product The Body Shop recently launched an eye concentrate and held a big event out here to celebrate it. It was a two part thing where in the morning Jacqueline Fernandez, their brand ambassador, came and met the media and customers in the morning and then in the evening a bloggers meet was held. This has been their 3rd event in this city so far and as always it is such a pleasure to interact with their team members.

      I was feeling extremely low since the last few days for no reason whatsoever. Nothing was wrong yet everything was...I was literally "under the weather"! My melancholic mood made me dislike everything around and was sapping what little energy I have. But enough was enough and I had to just pull out of this slump! I don't like to mope about feeling "victimized"...in fact I despise it and people who have that attitude. There is nothing in this world that cant be dealt with or turned around... I remember one of my college professors saying that when we ladies feel good we dress up...and when we feel bad we should dress up even more so that it helps us come out of the funk and feel good about ourselves. Wiser words were never spoken :D

     Whaz up chicas! Ok so from today onward I'm starting a new section on the blog - The Mask Informer. I had to make a separate section for it courtesy all the beauty boxes I have been getting! I have a Sample Corner in which I would cover these but somehow it didn't seem to be a good fit to me anymore. Sometimes these sheets are sold individually so it didn't seem fair to categorize them as samples. Well each mask type will be treated individually and by that I mean the review and ranking system will be specific to it and not a generic one. The tub packing ones will get a product scorecard in the end while the sheet masks will have the thumbs rating as you had seen in the sample corner. With that out of the way lets get on with the review...

Hello guys! Before I start off with this unboxing let me first just announce that I will be holding a giveaway on my Instagram profile soon. It has been ages since I did one for you guys :) This time I have a cool kit from Sigma Beauty so keep an eye out for that announcement soon! Korean culture as a whole is a big craze worldwide now and for good reason. They put in so much style and panache in whatever they do. I love love love their music vids - the style, the makeup and damn those dance moves...When I read the description for Memebox OMG 2 box which said that it contained kookiest products that took Seoul by storm I was like Seoul? Kooky? Sign me up pronto!

     You come across the darnedest things on Instagram :D From the completely weird and kooky to some of the most genius and creative. I love browsing through my feed each day! Btw if you want to see what I post you can follow me at (insert shameless self promotion here :P ) - http://instagram.com/leospice19. Well now that's out of the way lets go back to the topic. I saw a couple of MUA's that I follow on insta talk about this Makeup Eraser and I was quite flummoxed! How can a a piece of cloth remove makeup sans any product?!? Just water?!? What about that makeup remover? Or the oodles of cotton? Or the face wash? Or that constant rubbing and tugging??? Ok I need to see this for myself! Luckily my sis was about to drop by from US so I asked her to get this for me. Btw they have recently started International shipping.

     Hello doves! About a month back I was out shopping with my sisters...they all live away from home and after a long time my Di was in town. It was so much fun to go out shopping with them after so long. We literally descended on the stores like warriors on a mission :D Since Diwali was around the corner the stores were packed with new stock in all colors of the rainbow and beyond. I especially love browsing the in house brand of Lifestyle called Melange and they do very pretty pieces with a whole boho chic vibe to them. I spotted a sister piece of the one I'm wearing and so fell in love with the riot colors in it. The deep blue body part in that was a deep sea green and the yolk was a mix of pinks and purple. Then I spotted this piece and quickly added it to my growing pile of trial outfits. 

     Hello pretty people! Can you believe that the year is coming to an end?!? Diwali came and went...and now we shall settle into a nice cold spell (hopefully) while waiting for the new year to come in. This is my favorite time of the year where we are enjoying festivities one after the other. Unfortunately this time around I was out cold with a viral :( Had the damnedest time trying to prep for the occasion while trying to not faint right out on my feet :P Well what is Diwali without some bling and Zotiqq came up with the perfect thing to cater to your bauble needs.

     I remember the time when MAC had just entered Kolkata and set up its 1st store here. The entire concept of the brand and combined with the appeal of its store used to draw me like a kid looking at a shiny new toy. But somehow my mind had this perception that the brand was too expensive and only celebs would be able to afford the stuff. I didn't have it in me to even venture inside and look around. Since I couldn't afford it the exercise seemed pointless. But one day I decided enough was enough and I would just go in and buy what I liked, to heck with the price! And to my utter surprise once I walked in it was a whole different atmosphere. Not only were the products somethings I could afford but the entire way the staff treated me was a joy and a half. And we all know, that I haven't looked back since :D

     Alright ladies...its infographic time! All of us want to strut our stuff in them high heels, right? Where some are brilliant at it...others (like me) suck so bad at it that it ain't funny. Me and high heel have this cold war going on ever since I can remember where I'm bound to trip and fall when I have them on. It used to be very bad in my teens when I actually dared wearing them super high. Still it would not be enough to make me quit. But with age my heels have gone low and so has my tolerance of choosing fashion over comfort (sigh). These days you will find so many guides on how to walk in your heels but as with everything I present to you a practical guide which you can supplement with all the walking in high heels practice you need to be doing. How I wish there was somethings like this around back when I was starting out...maybe I could be stomping like a diva in them right about now...ah well :)

Memebox Superbox All About Brows

     You know what it eez? Another day and another Memebox unboxing yo! Seriously I need me some meme rehab man :( Getting boxes like there is no tomorrow and my existence depends on them :P But they are just so tempting with all their fancy themes and stuff. I'm scared to even open a mail from them as I would be typing out my Paypal password in the blink of an eye and before I know it would end up buying another box! But hey...let me just say that I'm not complaining! If you still haven't tried em yet...what are you waiting for? Give them a whirl this instant! And hey use the code QUO2 to get 5$ off on your next purchase (valid for October only). Let me warn you...once you go Meme(box)...you wont turn back ;)

     Hello mon ami! I'm back with another Halloween look for you. I hope to make this a tradition of sorts for my blog. When creating this look it struck me how odd it is that I'm so excited to do a Halloween look (something that we don't celebrate/observe/have here) and I don't end up doing anything for Diwali :P Well the latter is usually quite stressing for me with all the shopping and prep and decor that goes into it. I throw something on the last minute for the puja time rather than planning an outfit way ahead. But the former occasion excites me to no end. I can let my creative juices flow and come up with something unusual and challenging for me. Just the scope of what I can do for it is just so stimulating! Well I made this half mask and it took me a couple of tries to just get the wings right...the details sort of fell in place with each trial. 

     A kurta is a Persian style of dressing which has been incorporated into the Indian tradition with its own unique elements. Kurta is a loose fitting and comfortable garment worn by both male and females in India. Kurtis on the other hand are well fitted and usually end a little above the knees. Worn best with comfortable loose pyjamas, churidar pants, jeans or even leggings, they are the most versatile piece of clothing. 

     Hey there pretties! Back again with another infographic for you. Its all about the basics and concerning any woman's staple irrespective of her age. If you are just starting to carry one or need help in organizing your already messy one then take a quick peek at the following infographic and get yourself sorted. Though a woman's purse is her personal treasure tomb but these pieces are a part of (or should be a part) of any chica's carry on. So without further ado...

     Any missy will agree that hair removal is a pain in the a$$! If only hair grew where it was supposed to as well as it did in the places it is not wanted...life would be fine!!! Am I right? Or am I right??? Hoping to find some amazeball products that would help to eradicate this plague on womankind (ok maybe a tad over dramatic :P) I placed an order for the Memebox waxing special box. Like I mention in the video I was hoping it to be a hair removal box as opposed to a waxing only especially since I'm mad allergic to it! Not only does the tugging irritate my skin but to top it off I'm allergic to heat and end up breaking out into a rash at the mere suggestion of it...sigh!

     I don't know it happened?!? I was caught completely unaware...I cant believe I'm seeing such a day where I am willingly admitting that I...have...started...liking...matte lippies :O Ok that was a load and a half to get off :P But I blame it entirely on my friends and their ardent worship of matte colors. I was pulled in hook, line and sinker into an unknown world like a gullible guppy :D Lol! But on a serious note I have begun to appreciate matte colors and the advantages they offer. I still don't love em but do understand them (so to speak) a little better. Well the PR people over at Avon where kind enough to send in these pretties. Let's take a quick look shall we...

     Hello lovely people! Surprised to see no title image?!? Well today I have something very different and special for you :) I have created my first infographic! In it I have covered some basics of hot oil treatment for your hair like the benefits, different ways of doing it and finally some tips to help you along and make it more beneficial. It took me quite sometime to make it but in the end I was very excited to do something so creative. I hope you guys like it...here it goes!

     Everyone talks about the rich culture and heritage of India...from the different art forms to textiles to a million other things that signify it. But none illustrates this statement better than the cuisine of our country. A distance of a few kilometers will see quite a change in the ingredients being used or even the method of preparation. I was not aware how many different tastes can emerge from the same area until I attended the Khad Khazana festival at ITC Sonar. Like a whole lot of people I assumed that the food would be more or less uniform coming from a particular region. Boy was I wrong :) Very thankful to the PR of the chain for extending me this invitation.

     Can you believe it is September already?!? Time has literally flown in the blink of an eye...I cant believe that within a matter of few weeks Durga puja will be here and with it the promise of a new year. 2014 has been quite rich and rewarding so far (touch wood) and I can only hope it spills into the coming year. By the blessings of the Goddess, I'm sure there will be a lot to look forward too in everyone's lives. A few days back I shared with you my experience with a new salon. Today I want to share what I wore to the event. Also some wonderful photography of a weird and conscious model by my girl Poorna of Presented by P. 

     Hmm...when given a choice between goofy and straight laced one should go with goofy right? Tickles a person's funny bone and has more appeal...well at least that's what I tried to tell myself when I decided to use this picture :D If I scared the bejeezus outta you then I apologize :) If I managed even a smirk for my silliness I consider it a job well done! Well back to topic...I have been on a complete maniacal spree to finish up the stuff on my vanity. And really by the end of it you start to loose it a little. Just when you think that the next use would be the last and you will finally be done with it...it just surprises you and lasts for a use or two more. Really those last few drops keep mocking you and when it finally....finally calls it quits....you are just left staring at it like a maniac...coz you were sure that it would last one more use...

    Its that time of the year again! Magic is in the air and Durga puga is just around the bend. The whole atmosphere thrums with excitement and the whirlwind preparations begin. From pujo shopping to planning out salon visits so the divalicious Bengali babe can strut her stuff during those all important 5 days of festivities. You really need to experience Kolkata during this time. The city takes off its laid back cover and you can see the vibrant and charged layer inside. Air carries a different kind of fragrance (literally) and there are bright blinking lights in rainbow hues scattered all over the city. To celebrate this all important time Green Trends salon came out with some services that help you nail your signature look this pujo. A group of us bloggers were invited to experience the services on offer by the PR of the company. 

     I was tagged by Magali of Life etc. some 3 months back to do this vid. I know, I know...I'm the biggest lazy bum! And to think that I get so happy and excited when I get tagged. But finally I managed to do this and I feel accomplished! :D :P If you have not heard of this before, this is a Youtube tag where a vlogger has to answer 50 questions about themselves. Some questions are very generic while others have an interesting twist to them in the sense they can open some really personal and maybe funny incidents from the person's life.

     So it was my birthday last week...30's is the new 20's as they say :D One would think it would be a glorious week but unfortunately I was plagued by one leg injury after the other and on the same bloody leg! WTF!!! Girl get no slack no time :( But enough with the boo-hoo's! I spent a glorious afternoon with my best girls with lots of food and drinks and gossip. Cant ask for more than the company of some fine friends and of course gifts ;) They know me so well and I was bogged down with jewelry, chocolate, perfume, lotion, etc etc. Ah bliss! Btw the ring featured here is one of the gifts that I got...

Memebox Mask Edition 4 is priced at $23 plus S&H and tax.

     Hey there! So this happened....after swearing from here to eternity that I was off beauty boxes, subscriptions, whatever, I finally caved! And how :P Honestly Memebox is a siren in disguise and what chance do us beauty bloggers have than to give in to our baser instincts. Lol! See you can almost tell the kind of stuff I'm reading these days, Anyway, I saw some unboxing videos of their previous editions and just had to get one (obviously) for myself. As for how it went and what I got you guys need to check out my video for further details...

     We all have seen one post too many about what one should take with them on a flight. From lotions to potions, creams and masks, anything one could want to create a instant spa. But no one really talks about the reality of a flight especially if you are a nervous flyer or face any other issues while dangling thousands of feet up in the air. Will a lotion calm you down? Take away that horrible pressure from your ear? Ununh! No siree! Well what will really help you then? Read to find out more...

     Hello me dearies! Back with an OOTD after a long time. I'm too lazy to deck up just to click a couple of pics for a post. Working from home has it disadvantages :P I was actually out with my bua (Dad's sis) for an excursion and usually when I come back home I'm beat and totally end up crashing! But lord knows what I was on that day ;) I was totally stoked on taking some pics and sharing it with you fine folks. Now when you see OOTD posts on other blogs you get to see outdoors and a lot of sun and greenery around, Taken from all sorts of interesting angles and what not. But the poor soul that I am don't have the luxury of a friend zoned guy to take along with me to click these whimsical pictures :D I have to make do with my tripod in a corner of my home sorting through a hundred angles, weird faces and blurred images. I really need to find myself a photographer pronto!

     My first encounter with the Vitamin E range of The Body Shop happened when I bought their makeup wipes. They are excellent to take with you during travel and cleans your face completely...well almost. They don't take out the mascara properly but other than that they are darn good. After a long day they are a blessing in disguise when you just don't have the enthu to go through the whole CTM routine. I got this BB cream as a gift when I attend its launch event and have being using it ever since when I'm looking for a light coverage and feel. Being a part of the Vitamin E range I had high expectations of it. Let's find out if it matched up to those...

Chasing a dream....chasing a dream,

Running down that long dark corridor,

Looking for the door, 

Hoping to turn that handle, 

Which will take me to that place... 

That place that I dream off....

Full of bright colors and sunshine,

Filled with unimaginable wonders and sweet sweet melody,

That place of my dreams...

I got stars in my eyes, 

and the whole world rose up to meet me, 

with the vision like a child. 

Yeah I got stars in my eyes, 

and the whole world was spinning slowly, 

‘cause they can’t keep up with me, me and my mind. 

- Goodluck

     Towards the end of February I got a package from the PR of Avon bearing their newly launched Anew Vitale range of products - the day cream and a face wash. Pretty pink pearlized packing the lovely mild floral scent had me looking forward to it. Since winters had recently ended back then my skin was going through a troubled phase. My forehead was quite dry and peeling...something very strange that I had not encountered before. My regular cream was not helping one bit and exfoliation would take care of the problem for a day or two at max. I generally have a combination skin but at times it swings in all directions so much that it is hard to keep track. To be on the safe side I preferred to stick to moisturizers. But as the saying goes it wasn't cutting the mustard for me (lol...I think there is a saying like that). Let's just take a quick look at the basics of this product before I get on with how it fared for me.

     The weather in Kolkata has been brutal to say the least. First we had a barely cold winter (and winters can get really cold out here...I'm talking fleece socks and night-suit kinda cold) and then the summers descended on us with a vengeance and right off the bat we were facing temperatures of 40 degrees! The amount of sweating that went on quickly discourages you from even considering to put on even a layer of makeup on your face and only the thinnest possible material would be tolerant enough. Remember when we were teenagers? How we could literally sleep in our favorite pairs of jeans? When questioned we would swear to the ends of the earth how they were the most comfortable thing ever? Summer?!? Scoff! How the heck does that matter and can come in between....

     One of the top most things in my shopping list for Singapore was to get my hands on as many nail paints as I could get! Acquiring makeup and such is still relatively easy these days but getting sites to ship you nail polishes is a major pain in the a$$! I really wanted to get some of the newly launched Sephora nail paints but unfortunately the store I went to was not carrying any...imagine that :( But that is not to say that I didn't manage to get a few. Nails Inc. does some wonderfully innovative stuff. I wanted to get these foil finish nail paints since some time especially those mirror like finish ones. Still searching for those but in the meantime lets take a look at these ones...

     Hey there! Today I bring to you a beauty box all the way from Israel. This little thing has been lying in my stash and drafts folder since forever! Finally managing to sort some of the back load :) I got to know about this subscription from Renu. They do not follow the regular pattern of beauty boxes ie they don't offer a monthly sub option nor can you fill in a questionnaire to customize it as per your skin, hair, etc. They have some pre-made boxes/bags and they show 11-12 different items on the site from which they send you 6. You can ask them to include/exclude a particular from your bag though and even swap it with something from another one. I think I paid around Rs. 1400/- for it including shipping. Let's take a quick look at the stuff I got :)

     Body Shop India invited a couple of Kolkata bloggers to attend the Bengal Fashion Week '14. They had tied up with the famous designer Jatin Kochhar and created a pop inspired look using their recently launched color crush range of makeup. Bright colored eyes paired with a sensual red pout went perfectly with the monochromatic clothes of the designer. One of the shades that ruled the ramp was a lipstick called Red Siren. We got a goody bag from the brand in the end and Dolon wished that it contained the same shade....whaddya know...it did :D Well lets break it down and see if it lives up to its name...

     Airbrush makeup kits have become much more affordable in recent years putting them firmly within the reach of many people from professional makeup artists to those who just take a real interest in their makeup applications and look for a professional finish for photography, costuming or other occasions. Many professional makeup artists and amateurs now rely upon using an airbrush makeup kit for a truly professional finish.

     Today we will continue with the journey to the vineyard in Baramati. Honestly if ever you get the chance to visit that place grab it with both hands :) The beauty of the place is only topped by the hospitality of the people and of course the amazing wine. It is supposed the country's only 7 star winery/ resort. They have everything one could want in a luxury vacation...a pool with a jacuzzi, spacious rooms, complete peace and quite and a spa with vino therapies (upcoming). What was best was that we got to try out the Ritu range of wines from the brand which is something that they export. They are planning to bring it to the Indian market too and its something that you must try if you get the chance as it is sublime.

     Look who is finally on Youtube :D I have been struggling with this decision since sometime and have made so many trial and error vids just to see how they pan out, to understand the intricacies and to basically see if I can entertain you or bore you to death :P Not that I feel I have mastered the art yet...not by a long shot but still it is a start. Based on your feedback I will try a couple of ways to record and then will go with whatever you say is the best. So please give your feedback/criticism. Hope you like the look I created. Oh btw...I'm not listing the steps for the tut here but if for any reason it is not clear in the vid or not audible then just leave me comment and I will update this post with the detailed steps. 

     What an amazing week I got to witness in February! From attending a blogger event in Kolkata to flying down to Pune to visit a fabulous vineyard in Baramati to come back and attend the Bengal Fashion Week. Filled with excitement and new experiences 2014 has kicked off to a very good start and one can only hope that it gets better with each passing month! Thanks to the wonderful team at The Body Shop India I got to attend a fashion show for the first time in my life. I did attend a press meet for one in Mumbai but could not attend the actually event. But it was great to go to one on my home turf. Body shop was the official makeup partner for the event.

     Hello my pretties! I have been thinking about doing this since quite awhile but have been very hesitant to take the plunge. But I thought that it is now or never and decided to take this flying leap into the unknown. The channel will feature the usual stuff like tutorials, hauls, reviews, etc. I hope that you guys will like and enjoy it as much as you have the blog for all this time if not more :D

     Who would have thought that taking a chance on something....an unknown road taking you through strange paths....a moment that causes you to pause and think that maybe I made a mistake...a sense of unease in the pit of your stomach....can take you on a journey filled with memorable moments and probably one of the most unforgettable experience of your life. To use the one liner of a fizzy drink "daar ke aage jeet hai" (there is victory beyond your fear) is probably the most apt way I can describe the myriad of emotions and thoughts that I went through both before and during this journey. 

     The party season is in full swing. As exciting as it is - especially if you've been invited to the party of the year or were asked out by the man you've had your eye on - the pressure of finding exactly the right dress can change the excitement into stress. Here are some tips on finding a dress that will make you the belle of the ball.

     Hello my lovelies! I have not penned down anything since something coz I have been quite busy and I have been feeling very uninspired to do anything and make that extra effort (translation - lazy bum :P). But something happened last night and I was all pumped! Dont ask me what coz I have no clue. If I did I would bottle it up to be used on those horrible listless days...sigh! Any hoo I was recently invited to the 1st Kolkata Grape Festival by the Four Seasons team. I haven't worn a dress/skirt in ages as I am so conscious about my weight and saddlebags. Plus being around skinny friends does nothing for your esteem. But the presence of two new chicas in my life has given me the courage and confidence to venture into uncharted territories. We love and embrace all that is big and beautiful about us! And also the amazing food and munchies to be enjoyed....Amen sista! 

     Ok I will start with a slightly sour note :( It is so not fair that Sephora India opened a 2nd store in Delhi itself and did not branch out to another city instead...I mean really not even in Mumbai?!? What are the chances of us Kolkata girls seeing any action then? In the year 2500?!? Boo!!! Ok I had to get that rant off my chest :P As you may know I picked up a couple of pieces from Sephora Singapore. I really wanted to get some of their newly launched nail paints but that particular store was not carrying any and I was really not keen on picking anything from their makeup range simply coz I had a lot of stuff in my basket already from the other brands. They had this huge kiosk filled with different types of mask sheets and this was one of my choices. So let's take a quick look to see how it performed. 

     On the 15th of Feb my girl Dolon of Poutpretty in partnership with Kiehl's arranged for a bloggers event. The brand has newly set up shop in our fine city with their first ever outlet here based in Quest Mall. Honestly I cant tell you how glad I am to finally see them here. I had to get my fix of products from Mumbai each time. But now it is available in my backyard and that means more luggage space for me to accommodate my other vices from Mumbai on my next trip :D (excuse me while I repeat myself - Win - Win!).

     Hey everyone! So the day of reckoning is finally here...Thank you all for your patience. There were a lot of entries that I had to sort through....but in the end there can be only one winner. I would like to thank you all for your participation and please don't be disheartened if you didn't win this time around. There will be more giveaways and contests in the coming months and I hope to see you there. And finally....