Life..till date...

Hey everyone!
  Today I decided to go all pictorial. So you are in for tons and tons of pictures! sort of what I have been up to all this while.

Just recently I discovered the American Express Bakery (Bandra) which is run by this really sweet American lady. They serve the BEST cheese cake on this earth. Not to mention their yummy butter cookies are also to -die-for. I loved their colorful brownie icing.
                                 

2 weeks ago me and my girlfriends took off for a 'weekday getway'. Spontaneous plans tend to be double the fun!

                                   

                                  

The resort at where we stayed

These cupcakes are from the 'Butterfly' . It was my neighbors birthday. And this is like a make-do cake we made out of cupcakes.

This picture was taken on my best friend Neha's birthday. Four of us have been buddies since the age 4. I love us a lot!

We had traditional day in college. Thanks to the heat I skipped the idea of wearing a sari.

 I got this deserts idea from none other than Nigella Lawson. Its rose water soaked strawberries in vanilla icecream. Maybe I'll do a recipe post on it. Do you guys want it?

 

That''s my friend Michelle holding a beagle. Wish I could hold dogs without fear :(

This was at the Kala Ghoda festival. This art was the most humorous illustration so far.

 

This one-of-a-kind roll on 'PMS RELIEF' roll on by Soulflower. It claims that the aromas can help deal with pms. So curious to try it out!

Okay! this is like the MOST random photo of the entire post. Its the home page of the first ever website I made. Its a travel and tourism website. 

 I like this picture of mine. Too much depth in it.

Annd thats that!

I hope you guys have a great weekend ahead.

Lots of love 

-Varsha

Tan Removal At Home

Hello ladies!

Summers are here with a big bang. We all love the shiny happy bright summer days. But every good thing in this world comes with glitches. To full fill that we have got TAN, pfft. The amount of precaution we have to not get tan is ridiculous. From sunsceens, to scarves , glares  all start to become your top most priority. But somehow you still tend to get it. If you look up on the internet there are several ways to get rid of tan at home. I use the following 3 and trust me they work wonders.

1)TOMATO
                               
Yes! Tomato is the best tan remover. Just cut a fresh tomato in pieces and rub it on your skin for 5mins. Leave it to dry. Wash it off with cold water after a few mins. Not only does it remove the tan but also gives your skin a fresh look.

2) Oats and Milk
                                    

Oats are considered to be the best exfoliating agents for the skin. Oats and milk are the best combination for tan removal. You could also try different combinations like oats +milk + honey  or  oats + cream + jojoba oil  or oats + yogurt.
Take about 2tbps oats : 1tbsp milk. Dont let the mixture be too runny or too dry.
Apply this pack on face and leave it for 15 mins. Wash it off with cold water.

3) Lemon and Honey
                                

Lemon is the best natural bleach. Not only does it remove the tan but also makes the skin lighter. Plain lemon juice leaves the skin dry. That is why it has to be mixed with  honey.
Take a half sliced lemon, squeeze and add about 1tbsp honey. Mix well. Take a cotton sob and apply it. Leave it for 15 mins. Wash it with cold water.

IMPORTANT TIPS TO TAKE CARE :

Home remedies are no doubt the best and the safest. But there are a few things you need to bear in mind.

1) Before applying any pack, ALWAYS wash your face with cold water and tap it dry. Leave it a but moist.

2) Always check for which elements suit your skin the best.

3) While making oat packs, keep in mind to not over use oats as they can be abrasive on the skin and may leave mild rashes. Opt for powdered oats instead.

4) To remove the pack entirely and not create a huge mess, take a cloth and dip it in water and then wipe your face. Then wash your face with water and tap dry.

5) Use moisturizer after any treatment on skin. This helps in retaining the water in your skin and keep it fresh.

(All pictures have been taken from google )

That's it. I really hope you find these tips useful.
Lots of love-
-VARSHA

NOTD :Lakme Color Crush Nail Polish 23

Hello Ladies!

Lakme Color Crush has these amazing vibrant range of nail colors. They look fun especially in summer. Don't forget to check it out!

Love

-Varsha

Fashashi Strikes again

Hello everyone!
My dear friend Shirin (owner of Fashashi) who is a designer as you all will know through my previous posts has come up with brilliant stuff and its all for Sale. Do check it out. Any one interested in buying, let me know. The dresses are available at affordable prices. So why not seal the deal :D

Aren't they simply brilliant?
Thats it for now!
Lots of love
-Varsha

The Four Fountains spa (Review+ GIVEAWAY)

Hello everyone!

Recently I got a call to review  'The Four Fountains Spa'. It offers a variety of spa along with beauty treatments. Their mission is to provide stress free treatments at affordable prices. These treatments have scientifically proven health benefits.

      You need to make a prior appointment before visiting the spa. They have 3 branches in Mumbai : Malad, Powai and Bandra. They started with a small stress test done by the receptionist. I had a total of 4/10 i.e mortal stress. He then asked me to fill a form which included details about my health. He also inquired whether or not I had any allergies. Then I had a look at the spa menu. You can check out their spa menu online here. The average rates are between 599-1599 I opted for the Rejuvinating facial meant for oily skin. 

A lady practitioner was assigned to me. She was excellent and overall facial was a big THUMBS UP.  My skin felt very soft , clear and smooth. The whole session lasted for an hour. I was offered a nice herbal tea post by treatment. He also gave me my next appointment date along with a free bottle of balm. They have this small bonus package of head massage given for free if we arrive prior to the date of given appointment.

So all in all it was a great experience. Here are my ratings:

Staff : 5/5

Hygiene: 4/5 

Value for money: 4/5

I would strongly recommend you guys to try it out. Check out their website for further details The Four Fountains Spa

Reception

Therapy room

GIVEAWAY:

This is the BEST part of the post. I am holding a small contest and winners will get the following .

• 1st prize: Voucher for a Full Body Massage (60 mins) 

•  2nd & 3rd Prize : Partial Body Massage (30mins)          

  I can also modify the number of winners based on the quantity and quality of participation.

Things you need to do to win :

1. Like The Four Fountains Spa page on Facebook here
2. Follow them on Twitter here (optional if you dont have a Twitter account )
3. Follow me on Twitter here (optional if you dont have a Twitter account
4. Write in at least 2 lines as 'Why do you need this spa treatment' in the comments section of this post. I would really appreciate some creative witty answers. 

Contest is open for participants only in India. Winners will get the above mentioned prizes and can enjoy them at The Four Fountains Spa's branches in any of the following cities: Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Kolkata, Aurangabad,  Goa.

Contest open till 31th March,2013.

 That's it for now. Looking forward for your participation.

Lots of love

- Varsha 

 

 

Novelty

 To say "I love you" one must know first how to say the "I".”
― Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead

Javed Habib hair salon (review)

Hello everyone ,
        Getting the right hair cut is every girls big delima. Especially if you have curly hair like I do , mostly all types of cuts especially steps will look the same. There is literally no significant change. I actually go and tell people," look I got a hair cut ". Usually I get a trim regularly ( a must to avoid split ends) and a proper hair cut after about say 6-7 months tops. I get it cut from a local beauty parlor which costs not more than 300.
    So this time I really wanted something new and a cut which would look like I actually got a proper haircut. Javed Habib opened a new salon in Andheri east. I had visited him about 4years ago. I decided to give it a try again.
    First they shampooed and conditioned my hair. The guy who was going to cut my hair was voted as the 'best stylist of the month' .The stylist asked me what I wanted and how much length he could cut. He suggested I get layers which reduces the volume as I had too much volume and bounce in my hair. He finished cutting in like 15mins. The length was shorter than I had expected but its okay since he did an  absolutely brilliant job. He then blow dried and set my hair.
   The only problem is hair looks great when set by a blow dryer. But in the next wash your hair comes back to where to its orignal texture which is dissapointing. However if you have a straightner or a blow dryer then you can set your hair accordingly.
  They have a variety of hair treatments like hair spa etc. They also have other regular parlor services. Cannot say anything about it since I never tried it.So all in all the experience at Habibs was great because I got a haircut which actually made me look different. The total cost was
Rs 500. The staff was great and very coordial. It was totally worth the money. They also said if I had some  party I could drop by incase I wanted to get my hair done ( straightening, blow dry). Take a look at my cut.

Before

After

 

Really different right? At the Andheri east branch, his assistants cut it. But if you want Javed Habib himself to style your hair you can visit the salon at Andheri west (Laxmi Industries).

That's it for now. For further details about this salon just contact Justdial and get their contact.

Lots of love,

Varsha

AT FAT CAT ( review)

Name: Fat cat
Category : Bars, Pubs, Lounges
Address: Veera desai road (andheri west), Mumbai
      Recently on my friend's birthday we decided to check out this place. The name itself is catchy. And hence it kindled the curiosity to try it out.
  Let's talk about the ambeince first. It is located in a residential area of veera desai road. There are tables to sit outdoors but I really found it congested.It is not what you would fancy for an 'open-air'. The inside however is well managed for space. Its a small intimate setting, with lots of wood work giving it that earthy feel. There is a small bar at the entrance and a stage where there is live music played on certain occasions which includes weekends.
     Next moving onto the drinks, service and food. The alcohol menu had everything what any regular bar would. We ordered Bailey's and old monk. For appetizers we ordered chillie chicken, bruceshetta. My friends who had chicken found it delicious whereas the bruschetta was rather bland and lacked flavor. Next we ordered a round of kamakazee shots which had a special offer : buy 4 shots and get another 2 for free. The shots were the worst part from everything we had. The lime and blue shots were so diluted we couldn't tell the difference between a lemonade and a shot. Next we ordered a veg pizza. There wasn't much to choose from when it came to main cource especially in veg as the whole menu lacked variety. The pizza was thin crust and was not something we would go 'yumm' for. We also went for a veg tangy pasta which was better than the pizza taste wise.
      The place started filling up after 9.30. The band came and the vocalist was a girl who sang coldplay and lots of other songs. The guitarists were damn good. Overall it was fun to have them. The total bill came down to 3,000.
It is definitely a tad bit overpriced.So all in all its a place to visit if you are looking to have some light fun and drinks. If you are looking to only eat good food, this is definitely not the place.
Ratings:
Ambience : 4/5
Food:2/5
Alcohol: 3/5
Overall environment: 4/5
Value for money: 3/5

VOGUE eye wear

Hello people!

 Last week I received my brand new glasses from VOGUE. Gorgeous aren't they? I had a huge variety to pick from, so after a much debate and mental fuss I settled for these lovely vintage looking glasses. Am yet to get the power in them. So the whole point in being a ambassador is wearing them and flaunting it everywhere I go. I also had to take a couple of trial photos as to how it suited my friends.
    The best part about this brand is that they have a collection which suits every individuals personal style. You can team this up with a nerdy-look as well as any party look. Aren't they a handy accessory?

 

 This is how it looks on me (ignore the sticker, am yet to get the power in them).

Anyway! so there is this "Live life in vogue" contest going on.Upload any stylish picture and get maximum votes. You will win an all expense paid trip to Paris. Feel free to participate here

That's it for now.
Till then until next time
-Varsha

Internship at Vogue

I bagged an internship at  VOGUE.....boooooooooyaaaaaaa. So everyone is asking me this "how is it related to engineering". It isn't. Its just something am doing for fun. So this internship is all about being an ambassador from Mumbai for VOGUE eye wear. Its for about 2 months.The best part is, I can stay at home and work. I'll be putting up pictures of all the VOGUE products I receive and reviewing them. Looking forward for your feedback.