Kitchens of India Mughlai Paneer Review || Just Heat and Eat

On my recent trip to wills lifestyle I spotted a counter with ready to eat meals and picked up some packets just to test them out. I picked out stuff like halwa, dal and paneers and avoided non veg because I am not very comfortable with eating packed non veg (halal or not? who knows!). Today I will be reviewing Mughlai Paneer for you .

Price: 130 INR

Quantity: 285g

What the brand says about Kitchens of India Mughlai Paneer

100 percent vegetarian
No preservatives

A traditional dish of the mughals, this paneer (homemade cheese) dish is prepared together with khus-khus, ground watermelon seeds and fine onion paste, spiced with coriander leaves and cardamom powder.

My experience with Kitchens of India Mughlai Paneer:

Just heat and eat says ITC and it is just the thing lazy women like me need. I did not feel like cooking 3 days after I shopped for this product and I put some rice in my rice cooker and heated up this mughlai paneer instead of ordering food from outside. Technically even this isnt home made food but who cares! 

Kitchens of India Mughlai Paneer has nice thick gravy and soft paneer cubes but I was shocked to see the amount of oil floating in the packet. I suggest you just drain out the oil before you start eating and if you are a fitness freak then the gravy is totally not for you as it is rich creamy indulgence. The quantity is good for 2 people but I feel the paneer cubes could have been increased. 

Now coming to the most important part - taste, total disappointment. I just did not enjoy the taste one bit. It was like eating some packaged food instead of meal and that was a total turn off. I actually had my expectations high because Kitchen of India products havent failed me before. 

The expiry date is pretty surprising because ITC claims this is preservative free meal but their unique food processing technology might be keeping things fresh for that long. The packaging is very good,  Mughlai Paneer comes packed in a plastic foil bag which needs to be cut open. This bag is housed in a cardboard box which has detailed information about the product. I particularly love how they explained how to heat and eat in three different methods. Good job there .

Rating for Kitchens of India Mughlai Paneer: 2.5/5

Overall very average tasting mughlai paneer which is a strict no to people on diet. you can give it one try to see if this product floats your boat but this one is total no for me.

♥Kamar jahan

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7 Stunning Lip colours for Indian skin tones [Reviews & Price]

Makeup is expensive and it breaks my heart to save for a lip colour only to realize after  purchasing that it doesnt suit me at all.  To help all you newbies with adding everyday wearable shades to your collection I am sharing this compilation of 7 stunning lip colours which are amazing shades and you must own atleast one of these.

All these lip colours are my favorites which I keep going back too and they are easily available in India. I will also be sharing mini reviews of  these stunning shades which will suit most Indian complexions.

Favourite Orange Lip colour for Indian skin Tones: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain Rendezvous

Packaged in retractable chubby lip craon this orange lip colour isnt an absolute must have in your stash but I suggest you try atleast one orange lip colour and let it be this. Orange is a fun shade to own for a nice young summer look and this lip colour from revlon in rendezvous is a glossy bright orange with a smooth texture and moisturizing formula. These balm stains are long lasting and the pigmentation is very build able so you can go for a single swipe if you have never worn an orange lip colour before for a natural coral flush on lips. You can even wear deep dark colours over this crayon for your own custom shade.

Price: 700 INR

Favourite Matte Red lip colour for Indian Skin tones: Lakme Absolute Raving Red Lip Tint Matte

Another chubby lip crayon (I just love them) but this one is matte red colour which brightens up face instantly. The texture is rubbery and it doesnt really glide smoothly on lips but it gives a matte finish without feeling heavy on lips. Initially I found the texture very off putting but I got used to it as lakme got the pricing right for this crayon range. The staying power is also pretty good and I totally recommend this for matte lip colour lovers. Also the shade victorian rose from this lip tint range is super pretty . Try even that if you like matte reds.

Price: 650 INR

Favourite glossy plum for Indian skin tones: L’Oreal Paris Glam Shine Lip Crayon in Pomegranate Punch

If you dont like dark or matte lip colours then this balmy gloss from LOreal is perfect for you. Glam shine lip crayon in Pomegranate punch is a pinkish maroon which is sure to suit all Indian skin tones. The texture is smooth and the formula is very moisturizing almost like a lip balm and the finish is glossy. I hate that this lip colour has shimmer in it but the shimmer doesnt show up much so Iam kind of okay with it. I wear this colour a lot in summer like a pigmented lip balm and it stays for around 3-4 hours on my lips without meals or snacks. 

Price: 400 INR

Favourite everyday nude lip colour for Indian skin tones: Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Rosy Nude

Rosy nude from revlon colourburst range is a beautiful pinkish brown lip colour which gives a naturally pretty look without washing out Indian skin tones. The texture is buttery smooth and the pigmentation is amazing giving a satin finish in single swipe. I love how moisturizing it is on lips and it lasts a decent 4 hours too but my main problem with this lipstick is the buttery texture which makes the bullet melt in summer. If you are looking for an everyday shade for work or even for home this is a good shade to invest in.

Price: 599

Favourite MLBB lip colour for Indian skin tones: L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Moist Matte Lipstick in Maple Mocha

Loreal  lipstick in maple mocha is a gorgeous brick brown lip colour which is matte but doesnt dry out lips. This shade is a brightening brown which can easily pass off as a MLBB for most Indian complexions. I love the classy metallic packaging of this lipstik and the pigmentation is also amazing giving a nice satiny matte finish which lasts for 4-5 hours. If there is one thing i dont like about this lipstick , it is the price, 900+ almost MAC level pricing!  But since this shade is an everyday wear and you will be using it a lot you can actually go ahead and splurge a bit on this gorgeous brown
Price: 990 INR

Favourite pink lip colour for Indian skin tones: Miss Claire soft matte lip cream shade 08

Miss Claire lip creams are affordable dupes of NYX lip creams and they are just the most gorgeous matte lip colours . The shade no 08 from miss claire is a  nice peachy pink which will look great on Indian skin tones. The finish is perfect matte and the staying power is also decent but availability is an issue as you can find them easily in stores. But you can ofcourse buy these lip creams online as I have spotted them on ebay and amazon india too.  I find these lip creams a wee bit drying on my dry lips so I suggest you use a lip balm underneath before application.
Price: 195 INR

Favourite red for Indian skin tones: NYX soft matte lip cream in Amsterdam

I have already included a red in this list but I just couldnt resist putting my all time favourite red lip cream too. This is one of the best lip colours I have ever tried with a soft texture and fabulous pigmentation. The shade Amsterdam is a true bright red which looks gorgeous on Indian skin tones. It can be worn to parties and can even be your bridal red with dramatic eye look. Availability was an issue years back but now NYX is in India and you can easily find this lip colour online on Amazon and nykaa.
Price: 600

Do you own any lip colours from this stunning list?

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Banjaras Samvridhi Hair Oil and Hair Pack Review || Ayurvedic Hair Care

Winter isnt easy on skin and lips  especially for me as I have dry skin but my dull skin isnt my only problem. My hair also becomes dry and looses its shine  becoming frizzy and unmanageable. To rejuvenate and nourish my hair I decided to try hair oil and hair pack from Banjaras Samvridhi range. I will be reviewing the same here

 

Banjaras Samvridhi Hair Oil Review

Price: 299 INR for 125 ml
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Ingredients:

I was very impressed with the ingredient list which has coconut oil, seasame oil and olive oil which is all very good for hair. This oil is free from silicones and mineral oil which is found in abundance in most hair oils these days.

Directions to use


Fragrance: The hair oil from Banjaras has a very strong herbal smell which I dont really like but natural and ayurvedic products hardly ever smell good because they are free from chemicals.

Color: This hair oil has a faint green tint to it

Texture: With heavy oils like seasame oil and coconut oil in its ingredient list I expected Banjaras hair oil to be sticky and thick. but I was pleasantly surprised as this hair oil is light with runny consistency and doesn't feel very greasy on my hair. Since it is light it also spreads easily in my hair.


Packaging: Banjaras Samvridhi Hair Oil comes in a transparent cylindrical plastic bottle with a green screw cap.There is also an additional blocker on which you have to pin a hole to remove oil. The product is housed in a green cardboard box with all necessary details printed on it. There is also a small pamphlet of sorts with detailed information about ingredients printed on it. Overall I would say the packaging is nothing fancy but it is definitely simple and travel friendly.


Efficacy:
I oil my hair with Banjaras Samvridhi hair oil two times a week taking the required amount on my palm and massaging it into my hair scalp and ends for about 5 minutes. After massaging my hair I brush my hair lightly for oil to spread evenly and leave it for about 30-60 minutes before having a bath .When I have time on my hand, I leave the hair oil rest longer on my hair for like 6 hours or even overnight as I find it very relaxing helping me destress.
After using Banjaras Hair oil I can say it promotes hair growth and controls hairfall too but the 8 cm in 8 weeks claim is taking it a bit too far.  It does make my hair soft, manageable and adds a nice shine to my tresses.  Being light this hair oil also gets washed off easily and since it is a mixture of hair oils it doesnt freeze when weather gets cold like coconut oil which makes this hair oil perfect addition to my winter hair care.

Pros of Banjara's Samvridhi Hair Oil 
*Travel friendly packaging
*Herbal formulation
* Light and non greasy
*Nourishes hair and scalp
*Makes hair soft and shiny
*Gets washed easily

Cons of Banjara's Samvridhi Hair Oil 
*Strong scent
*A bit pricey

Overall #BanjarasSamvridhiHairOil is a lovely chemical free hair oil with good combination of ayurvedic herbs and oils. If you are looking for a natural light weight, non greasy hair oil to promote hair growth then do give this oil from Banjaras a try.

Banjaras Samvridhi Hair Pack Review

Price: 99 INR for 100g

Banjaras also has a hair pack in their samvridhi range. This ready to use hair pack from Banjaras comes in a flip cap tube packaging which makes it simple and easy to use and travel around with. The product itself is thick grainy dark green-black paste which has a pleasant herbal smell.

I directly take the paste out on my hand and apply it on my hair 15 minutes before bath. this hair packs gets washed easily without much effort and lathers mildly so I dont feel the need to use a separate cleanser for hair. After hair wash my hair has a nice lingering henna scent and I get smooth, manageable hair. 

I was afraid to use this hair pack because it has henna in it and I did not want my hair to get any sort of colour. But after using this my hair looked shiny black and there was no sign of colour or frizz on my hair and this effect lasts for about 3 days. Overall the ease of application of this hair pack has me impressed and the results are also fabulous for the price paid.
Recommended to all.

Which hair care product do you use in winters?

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Online Gifts Store Review: IGP.com | Gifting made Easy

The best part about the holiday season is exchanging of gifts. We dont celebrate Christmas at our place but since my sister had her engagement this week I wanted to make this time special for her and decided to bring back some school memories by playing secret santa to her.

Secret santa is a game we 3 sisters played with our school friends years ago . In this game we wrote all our names on chits and everyone would randomly pick one name then get a gift for the same person on Christmas eve to celebrate the season of cheer and happiness. Choosing a gift for my sister is very difficult because she is very picky so I wanted safe and decided to gift her something she totally loves aka skin care and makeup. I found out about IGP.com which is India's largest online gifting store and was impressed with beauty hampers on their site. I zeroed in on the Lotus herbals beauty hamper for my sister and today I will share my detailed shopping experience .

About IGP.com

IGP.com is one of India’s largest online gifts store specializing in gifts for all ages and occasions. IGP also known as Indian gifts portal was established in 2001 and specializes in flowers, cakes, chocolates, personalized products, festival merchandise, kids, home & living and fashion categories.

My Experience with IGP.com

Choosing the right gift can be very tricky but IGP helps make gifting a delightful experience. Even if you have nothing particular in mind IGP.com can help you get a perfect gift as they have neatly categorized gifts to shop by occasion, recipient, relationship and festival. So if you are looking for gifts for mom or for your baby nephew you can easily browse to the proper category and explore options keeping your budget in mind.  I wanted a beauty related gift so I chose the fashion and lifestyle category and explored options under beauty and personal care gifts. I loved the variety of gift hampers available and chose the Lotus CTM routine trio gift pack. I added the item to my cart and proceeded to check out where I was asked to register with email and password before completing the payment process. 

Payment process is simple . You can pay with Credit or Debit Card, Net Banking, wallets like Paytm and mobikwik and even Paypal .

Shipping: Varied delivery options are offered by IGP and the best thing about them is that they ship gifts to other countries. If you want to send a gift to your friends in a different country you can do it conveniently with Indian gifts portal. I was gifting to my sister so i chose standard delivery and shipped it to my home address. My order was placed on 21st of December and I received it in 2 days well in advance before Xmas.

Packaging: The gift hamper I ordered was carefully bubble wrapped and packed nicely in a cardboard box with no chance of leakage of the skin care products. My sister loved this unexpected gift and rushed to open it . I liked that IGP had MRP scribbled out on all three products which is something I always do. I dont like people to know exactly how much I spent on their gift . 

Customer service : For any clarification or queries you can call IGP on +91-(22) 4343-3333 or mail them at support@igp.com .

Why choose IGP.com for gifting ?

*Website is categorized nicely to make gifting a delightful and hassle free experience
* Wide range of gifting categories available including cakes, flowers, curated hampers and personlized gifts.
* Gifts are packaged neatly and delivered safely
* IGP offers Free shipping in India to 7,000+ pin codes . You can choose standard delivery or a tentative delivery date according to your convenience.
* Indian Gifts Portal (IGP.com) Makes international gifting possible by delivering to 150+ countries (including USA, UK, Australia, Canada etc) .
* Last minute gifting is also facilitated by IGP and they have same day delivery network in 300 cities in India.

Would I recommend IGP.com?

Yes, I would definitely recommend IGP to surprise your loved ones with unique gifts especially if they live abroad. Do check out their curated hampers collections if you are out of gift ideas, I personally love their fashion and lifestyle gift hampers a lot.


Overall I had a great experience with IGP.com and you should definitely try this website to make gifting a fun and delightful this new year.

Have you shopped from  IGP.com ? Tell me about your experience.

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Flipkart's Big Billion Sale Beauty Haul & Mini Reviews

I restricted myself from shopping for the past couple of months because I wanted to save while I shop. Diwali is the season when there are discounts and deals galore and shopping gets more fun. Flipkart and amazon had grand Diwali sales early in october and I splurged crazy.


Flipkart has disappointed with its service and discounts this year but in its 2016 edition of Big Billion days sale they had fabulous offers and the best offers were actually on beauty and personal care products making me dizzy with happiness and my Bank balance slimmer by the moment.



This is not my complete haul.. I actually shopped for more beauty products but the products arrived in batches so I couldnt photograph them together.

Here is a peek into my haul

VLCC loveable lips Orange:

VLCC products never work for me. This lip balm is an epic fail. The packaging is the only good thing about it. The texture is waxy and they arent very hydrating . The bigger problem is the peachy tint they leave on my lips which washes me out making me look pale and accentuating fine lines on my flaky lips. To make matters worse I brought 2 of these * Head bang*
Price: 99 INR

Maybelline Baby Lips electro pop Berry Bomb:

Baby lips have nice fun and vibrant packaging and the Berry bomb variant has purple with black combination. I love this lip balm as it has pleasant fruity smell and is very hydrating on my lips. It heals my dry lips and can be used even in winter for moisturized soft lips. There is a light berry tint on lips when this lip balm is applied but it will not show much on pigmented lips. Overall this has become my top favourite lip balm at present and I cant stop applying it. A must buy , this one
Price: 165 INR for 3.5gm

Garnier white complete multi action fairness cream (Night):

I love the Garnier white complete day cream , so I decided to give the night cream from this range a try. I love the lemony fragrance of this garnier cream and it hydrates my dry skin nicely and I wake up to soft supple skin in the morning. I have been using this cream for 3 weeks now and there are also visible dark spot reduction which is probably because presence of lemon which has natural bleaching properties. All in all it is a nice budget friendly night cream for women in their early 20's but women in late twenties and thirtie should look for a more moisturizing and nourishing night cream.
Price : 105 INR for 18g

Lakme Invisible Finish Foundation:

This is the best budget foundation in Indian market and I have this 3 years back also but later switched to more expensive foundations for more coverage. These days my skin tone has changed and I dont require much coverage so I decided to give a shade from the invisible finish range a try.  This foundation blends easily and has yellow undertones which suits Indian skin tones and gives a natural finish. The staying power is pretty average but for the price I totally love this foundation. This is a good  range for beginners to start experimenting with foundations.
Price: 225 INR for 25ml

Maybelline Colorshow blush in peach sweetie

I love blushes and  Maybelline cheeky glow was my go to everyday wear blush which I broke a couple of months back. I wanted to repurchase cheeky glow but spotted this new colorshow range and brought it instead. The colorshow blush packaging is similar to cheeky glow but this comes in a black pan. The shade peach sweetie is a beautiful pink with coral hints and micro shimmer which will suit most Indian skin tones giving a natural finish in 2-3 swipes. The staying power is also good staying on my cheeks for about 4 hours and the pigmentation is also nice. Overall this blush is similar to cheeky glow and is a value for money product.
Price: INR 299 for 7 g

Lotus Herbals colorstylo chubby lip color French Rose:

I love Chubby lip crayons and wanted to add more to my stash . This Chubby lip colour from Lotus Herbals is creamy and nicely pigmented. The shade french rose is a bright red with pink undertones and gives a very glossy finish. I like the shade but hate that this lipcolor transfers so much. It stays for 3-4 hours and cannot survive meals. This is a good pocket friendly lip crayon range for women who like lip colours with a glossy finish.
Price: 495 INR for 3.7g

Lakme Absolute Kohl Ultimate:

I love my kajals but I wasnt wearing them much becuas ethey intesified my dark circles after smudging so I wanted a Kohl which doesnt smudge much. my colossal and eyeconic gave me panda eye eventually after  about 5 hours so I decided i needed to splurge if I wanted quality. This kohl is worth the price and the intensity of the colour really surprised me. This kohl stays longer than other kajals on my waterline and smudges less too . If you really love kajals you should definitely splurge on this and if you have dark circles this is a must have. Try it, expensive but worth it.
Price 725

Lakme Rose Powder:

I am pampering my skin a lot these days and so I have flawless well behaved skin which is helping mego foundation free. But I need to apply powder on my T zone and also under my eyes to keep kajal from smudging . I usually use compact powder but now I wanted to use a loose powder and this works nicely. The powder glides smoothly on skin, the quantity is huge and the price is pocket friendly. This is a good option for oily skinned beauties to keep oil in control and it also provide light coverage for everyday use.
Price: 150 INR for 40g

VLCC Skin Defense Rose Face Scrub

Another disappointment from VLCC. This face scrub has an extremely pleasant rose smell which I love but the exfoliating particles in this scrub are too mild and dont scrub at all. I actually wanted a scrub to exfoliate dry skin for winter but this is definitely not going to help me do that. This face scrub has gel like texture which doesnt even lather much for me to use it like a face wash on an everyday basis. In short I regret buying this !

Price: Rs.150/- for 80 g

Ponds Deep Cleansing Facial Foam with Activated Carbon

I have heard a lot about activated carbon deep cleansing and wanted to try this face wash which has activated carbon in it.  There is a nice fresh smell and the face wash leaves my face squeaky clean even removing my everyday makeup but it leaves my dry skin drier and i need to apply a moisturizer immediately. This facewash lathers well and I need just a small amount of it but I dont use it as an everyday cleanser because it is drying. i feel this is a good face wash for oily skinned beauties or when you are back from a long trip and want to clean all the grime and dirt away . Definitely worth the price and one of the best face washes form Ponds

Price: 192 INR for 100g

For detailed reviews keep an eye on blingsparkle blog.

What do you think about My beauty haul? Did you also shop from Flipkart during big billion day sale? Tell me in comments below.

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Introducing Affimity - The interest based Social Media Network

I am a social media maverick with a deep passion for blogging. As a blogger I am always in quest of ways to find readers who would be interested in the content I post and when I got a chance to check out affimity I realized it was tailor made for bloggers like me.

Affimity isnt just a home to bloggers , it is equally useful to readers too as it is actually a social network website dedicated to connect you with people with the same interests as yours. Isn't this concept just SO thrilling?! Signing up on this website was like opening the door to an exciting land where you had always dreamed to be. 

In these busy times of everyday madness, I find myself yearning for a break... for a getaway. ..and NO. My idea of a getaway is not a holiday in a secluded beach or a trip to the Himalayas.. Instead, I like connecting with people online, reading blogs, hunting for great content and devouring it all - That is what makes me happy.

Facebook is great for connecting with friends, but one can hardly find people with the same interests as yours there. There are a lot of groups dedicated with an intention to connect you with similar minded people but again quality content and real interaction is absent. Then we have twitter, the micro-blogging site which again is of no use for a blogger  especially becuas econtent is limited to 140 characters and your posts get drowned in a sea of tweets and clutter.

Exploring Affimity

I have been using affimity for a week now and I found it super awesome. The first thing it asks you is your area of interests and once you have chosen them, they connect you with people and content from all over the world with the same interests. You dont have to go hunting for good content of your interest, it just comes walking to you right on your Affimity home page. 

Connecting on Affimity

It is very easy to create your own profile and then you can get started with befriending bloggers. You can also follow channels of your interest to get  relevant content on your home page. You can friend as many people as you want to and unfriend them at any hour too.

It's like discovering a new world which shares the same passion as you, connecting with it, learning from it and doing just what you love to do!

The interface of both the Affimity website and the app are neat and quite user friendly. Affimity is not just about promoting your blog/website, not at all!! It's more about connecting with people with the same passion as yours and this is what makes this social networking platform so unique!

I know there are already a lot of social media platforms out there and you must be wondering why I need to join a new one. Updating a bunch of the existing social networking sites like Linked In, Google+ and twitter is already time consuming. I thought the same until one fine day I gave affimity a shot. It has been just a few days since I joined this platform but I have already got addicted. I have already connected to a lot of new people who share the same interests as me, some of which have already turned into my lovely readers. 

I am a blogger and I have tried every trick and networking site out there to find new readers and Affimity has helped me in this goal in the simplest and effective possible way. 

*I have used reddit and following their guidelines becomes a big pain and the upvote are fine but the downvotes drive me crazy.

* On twitter there is too much going on and everything I post gets dumped deep down. I myself follow a whopping 33000 odd people and I am easily missing 99 of content from people I follow.

*With instagram the problem is their non clickable links in posts. Only photo content allowed which is a bummer. 

* LinkedIn i feel isnt a place for fashion bloggers, it more like a professional network where fashion is an alien concept

*There are thousands of communities with lakhs of members on Google Plus but barely anyone is active. It is like teaching in a crowded clasroom where every student is sleeping.

* Bloglovin is more like a reader  and not a social network.

* I couldnt figure out head or tail of tribber. So, lets not even go there
* Facebook groups are a tricky game. There are some good ones but they are heavily moderated and only admins get to post. On groups where you actually get to post there is loads of spam. I have had to wade through a cluttered mess of irrelevant affliate links, web developers and small sellers in many groups.

Why Affimity?

~  Affimity allows you to post Text, Image, Video or just a question
~ Get connected to bloggers who share the same interests

~ Receive valuable feedback for your work

~ Increase the level of engagement on your blog

~ Use on web or on your phone. Affimity has apps for iphone and Android users 

~ Easy signup using facebook account or just your email

~ Useful for brands to understand target audience

So all you bloggers, it doesnt matter if you are a newbie or established, Affimity is The network for you , Join connect and share. 

Follow me on Affimity here

Stay connected

~KJ

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Website review: Candere.com for Precious jewellery

Shopaholics are having a time of their lives with the advent of online shopping. Shopping online has abundance of discounts, sales and cashback offers helping us save not only money but also our precious time. These days iam growing increasingly comfortable shopping online from various websites and my purchases include apparel , gadgets, beauty products, appliances and more.

If you follow me on instagram then you would already know that i recently shopped for my Asus laptop online and iam now considering buying a gold pendant online as a wedding gift for my cousin. co incidentally i came across Candere.com an online diamond and gold jewellery store and I loved their collection. So i thought about reviewing them here for all my readers.

About Candere : 



Candere.com is a premium online precious jewellery store which retails hallmarked and certified jewelry. They provide wide range collection of bangles, rings, pendants , nose pins, earrings,chains and more. They also have a good solitaire and gold coins collection The jewelry at Candere is 100% authentic and is exquisitely designed keeping quality and affordability in mind. Candere also offers amazing customer service with 30 days return, refund and lifetime exchange.

Website Design and Layout :
candere.com has a simple design and easily navigable layout. All Categories of jewellery available are categorized neatly in tabs and current offers and discounts are displayed right in the middle of home page. I love how jewelry is further sub categorized to make shopping easier. Like the rings are categorized under daily wear, engagement , cocktail, only gold , solitaires and more. The right hand corner of the website has a drop down menu to help you choose the currency you are willing to pay in. You can register or sign in and start shopping. Regetering with the site is simple but you can also use your facebook, twitter, yahoo or google account to sign in. Overall a user friendly website which i feel even my mom can use to shop jewellery with ease.

Why choose Candere.com to buy online jewellery?

1. Candere offeres insured Free shipping on all the products to all locations in india

2. Products can be made to order to fit your specific needs and size and will be delivered to you in 7 to 14 days.

3. If you want to shop for gifts at a short notice choose for a product from the express shipping tab and it will be shipped to you in 48 hours.

4. Candere offers 30 days money back guarantee return policy if you are not satisfied with the product received

5. Candere also has a lifetime exchange policy which can be used to exchange or upgrade your purchases.

6. Every piece of jewelry from Candere.com comes with hallmark and certificate of authenticity from world top jeweley grading laboratories.

7. Various easy payment options available namely Credit card, Debit Card, Net Banking & Cash on Delivery.

8. The site also has amazing deals and discounts from time to time and at present a flat 20% is on on all gemstone and diamond jewellery . so go shop away ;)

9. Candere aims at customer satisfaction and offers customer support 7 days a week from 9AM to 9 PM . You can also mail them or chat online to get your queries answered.

10. They also ship provide international shipping services .


11. Exquisite international designs at affordable prices . You can also buy products on EMI"

I browsed through Canderes collection and fell in love with many designs. Here i have complied my wishlist from Candere trying to limit my picks to 5 with a lot of difficulty.






Overall Candere is a great place to shop precious jewellery. They offer attractive prices, amazing quality and 30 day returns. You should definitely check this site out for their bespoke internationally indian designs.

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Zenfone 2 Spells Excitement, Beauty and Power

Iam a gadget freak. I love gadgets and everything technology. Anybody who knows me well knows that iam a twitterholic. I love connecting , discovering and exploring in 140 characters . Twitter has now become an addiction and i have now resorted to tweeting not only from my laptop but also from my mobile.

As a twitteratti who has grown increasingly addicted to the social networking site over the past few months and who wants to tweet 24 X 7 I am on a lookout for a perfect smartphone and the launch of Asus Zenfone 2 couldn't be timed better.

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I am not smartphone less at the moment but my existing phone is just not up to the mark. And how would it be ? I never imagined doing hardcore tweeting, 24 hour selfie clicking or touch abusing the phone by playing games on it all day when i brought this beginner of a smartphone. Now my needs have changed and i am going to settle for nothing but the best. What is The best you ask? well ZenPhone 2 of course . Why ? well the reasons are more than one. Let me list them out for you .

Luxurious Arc Design: A girl always wants style and zenfone offers just that. Coming with ergonomic arc design which is both classy and fabulous zenphone 2 has a brushed metal finish and concentric circle detailing design . I love my gadgets sleek and Asus makes sure zenfone is ultra thin with 5.5 inches display and 3.9 mm thickness. You need a good looking phone which feels good in your hands and delivers power packed performance at the same time? Look no Further!

4 Freaking GB RAM: If you even remotely care about technology the 4 GB RAM is bound to excite you. Powered by 2.3GHz 64-bit Intel® Atom™ Z3580 processor the zenfone 2 is the world’s 1st smartphone equipped with 4GB RAM to give you seamless lag free gaming, video and web experience. This means my nephew can indulge in all the heavy weight games he desires and i can run tweetcaster like butter without it crashing from tweet overload ever!. Multitasking here i come. EPIC win.

Pixel master camera: zenfone 2 comes with a 13 MP primary camera and f/2.0-aperture to help us capture amazing high resolution photos even in low light conditions. Zenfone2 is also an ideal phone for selfie maniacs as it comes with 5MP front-facing camera which has a 85-degree wide-angle lens to help capture sharp and clear selfies.

Fast Charging with Boost Master: Iam always running around to find my charger and even after my phone being plugged in most of the time i always leave my home with very less battery on phone. So for a person like me the boostmaster technology which charges phone at double the speed is a boon. The zenfone 2 has a 3000mAh battery which can be charged to 60 % in 39 minutes flat.

Asus zen UI: The zenphone 2 comes with android lollipop and customized zen user interface. I have experienced Zen UI with my sisters zenphone 5 and i love it. iam looking forward to check out the brand new zen UI in zenphone 2 which comes with new features like zenmotion and snapview.

With so much to offer the zenfone 2 is sure to redefine my smartphone experience , iam waiting for the price to be revealed and iam so sure like the asus zenfone 5 thhis phone will be priced perfectly right by Asus.

Which feature of the Asus zenfone 2 excites you?

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Jordana Semi-permanent Liquid Liner Endless Black Review

Price: $2.29 (about 150 INR for 4.5ml) (+ international shipping )
Shade Reviewed : Endless Black

This semi-permanent liner from jordana was part of my beauty Joint haul from amazon.com. The liner is Jet black and comes in a cute  black bottle. This has become my HG liner these days all thanks to its highly water Proof formula.

The liner is of great consistency no too runny or too thick, just perfect for a liner and it dries fast after application which is great. It is highly pigmented and one stroke is enough for a jet black line which dries to a shiny finish.

The semi-permanent tag is kind of untrue because this liner will just not smudge or budge until you use a make up remover to remove it.I tried rubbing the swatch off  even with water and it dint just go. You definitely need an oil based makeup remover if you are using this. The liners quality is on par with high end brands and for its price this is a great buy.

The only bad thing about this product is that it isnt easily available in India. You will have to order it from international websites and pay heavy shipping.

The brush of the liner is very thin making it ideal for drawing thin lines whereas drawing thick lines can be bit of an issue. This liner is ideal for beginners who struggle with drawing precise lines. People who love matte finish liners will not like this dries to pearly shiny finish which I really love.

Yays:

• Stays put for about 8 hours easily
• Gives Jet Black Glossy Finish
• Super waterproof
• Very Affordable
• Thin applicator brush making it easy for drawing thin lines
• Nice travel friendly packaging

Nays:

• Availability is an issue
• Requires oil based make up remover to remove off
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Rating: ****/5 ( Minus one for availability)

Verdict: This is a fabulous liner, if you get hands on one just grab it. It really is a great buy, trust me. Ive already recommended this to all my friends offline.

Stay beautiful
-Kamar Jahan


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Relocating to Bangalore made easy!

Gone are the days when Bangalore was considered the Garden city. It's more of a Vatican city now which looks like a miniature of New York city.


Now every third person I meet here in Bangalore is a North Indian relocated to Bangalore mostly for work reasons. What's more, the majority of my friends are North Indians too!

Relocating is a real task. It's not easy to shift your whole family to another place. You have to adjust with the weather, the water and what not! The main issue people face while relocating is finding a roof to live.

These are the times when the invention of Internet deserves a pat on the back!!

So, today let me introduce you to Quikr.com and the amazing ways in which it can help you if you are relocating to Bangalore!

The first reason why I would recommend you Quikr.com is for finding a place to live!

Available houses in Bangalore are as rare as rainbows these days. Especially when it comes to places which are close to tech savvy areas like the Electronic city!

Visiting hundreds of brokerages and hunting for available houses is just a hideous task but not after I have introduced you to Quikr! Now all you have to do is go to their real estate section and select a suitable option you need and book buy/rent/book a house via Quikr at easy peasy rates!

The next reason why I would recommend Quikr is, after shifting to your house the need for your own vehichle always po in especially given the traffic of bangalore and the fact that travelling through busses takes ages, a vehichle comes as a blessing! Quikr helps you to find the perfect seller for you who can meet your needs!

Now once a roof to stay in and a vehichle to travel is taken care off comes the actual part where you need to find a good job. Employment is bang on in Bangalore and though it won't be tough to find a job, it's best to hunt for the perfect one which suits you and pays you well! Quikr helps you here too!

Now coming to the rest of the things which include everything from setting up a house and buying yourself a pet which again Quikr can help you out with! The best part is you can even find matrimonial ads on Quikr and you never know someone out there could just take your breath away!

So all in all my friends, if you are relocating to Bangalore than you should definitely check out http://bangalore.quikr.com/ !!

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