Miniature Perfume Collection

Hello Ladies!

Today i was home almost all day,re-arranging my make up drawers and came across so many of my minature perfumes in different corners of the room that i had to gather all in one place, they looked so cute, i ended up taking pictures in all angles (lol).

(left to right)  Calvin Klein Encounter,Vivienne Westwood Boudoir, Salvatore Ferragamo Tuscany Soul, Burberry Body, Salvatore Ferragamo.

(left to right) Bvlgari Aqva, Calvin Klein Beauty

And these cuties are from a estee lauder travel set, i keep rotating them frequently in my handbag, god forbid i end up finishing one. hehe. It came in this really cute white Estee Lauder Monogram clutch bag. Love this set! Fragrance wise i like most except pure white linen..it smells strange to me, i don't think i'd like to smell like linen generally. hehe

(Left to right) Pleasures,Beautiful,Beyond Paradise, Pleasures exotic, Pure white linen.

           

Aigner Man Evolution (below), i do tend to like men fragrance a lot and Sephora Vanilla Creme Brule, oh god the name itself sounds so yummy, instant temptation to eat! It is hard enough not to eat myself when i smell so so yummy. 

I'd love to hear about your to go, carry around in the bag favourite miniature perfume. 

Hope you enjoyed the post!

Do comment below!

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Meiji Amino Collagen Skin Glow Review (1 month)

Hello ladies !

So I got the 7 day trial pack in my march vellvette box, like everyone else i was quite skeptical to try but at the same time intrigued by the product, lots of online research later i find it is a rage in japan, great reviews on amazon and almost every other blog which reviewed this product started off as a 'skeptic' but after using it, saw positive results and loved it. By now i had to try it too!

The 7 day sample pack

I googled  "meiji amino collagen review india" and found nothing, absolutely no reviews! Sure there are loads of reviews, even on amazon but just not from india. I knew i had to write one considering i have been consuming it since close to a month now! 

Though i had not heard about the amino collagen supplement drinks, i am well aware of Meiji as a brand. Have you tried those 'hello panda' cookies? Yes, its the same brand!

The can is 200g and last for 28 days. It retails for INR.1800 on the amino india website, where i purchased my first can from, they have COD and free shipping. Service was ok since there was a delay in delivery.

I got my second can from vellvette at a discount rate of INR. 1500 COD, delivered within 2 days! Amazing!

Product Details:

Price : INR1800 ($33 approx) for 200g.

 Website Claims :"Meiji Amino Collagen is a Japanese beauty product that enhances, retains and replenishes essential nutrients needed for a healthy glowing skin. It is a neutral flavor and fast-dissolving powder formula that can be served in hot or cold beverages and meals. Add it in coffee, juice, yogurt, or any of your

favorite dishes and see the difference yourself in just 7 days."

Nutritional Info : Meiji Amino Collagen is made from high quality, low-molecular collagen peptide. No fat and Cholesterol.

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One would wonder why would i want to experiment with consuming beauty supplements, since applying is one thing and ingesting is another ball game altogether, right? 

To be honest i was hesitant at first but reading reviews online helped overcome fears.

I am not averse to the idea of consuming supplements since my dermatologist (very well known) had recommended vitamin c and omega-3 supplements but i have not been regular at all to see results, i find tablets troublesome and forget all the time. 

My skin issues:  I have normal dry/combination skin with slightly oily T-zone, though it is relatively clear (except my hormonal chin), it is plagued by dullness ever since i lost weight. i enjoy cardio at the gym and had cut down carbs and fats drastically and thus my skin suffered (It is true, you do tend to lose face 'glow' when you lose too much weight). Hence my skin became dull and i went shades darker due to zero skincare *cries*

Since january this year i have been consciously working towards my skin, what's the point of having a fit body when my skin looked so dull and lifeless right? Then began my journey with ample moisturisers, night creams, toners and the list goes on!
Also,i know plenty people who take cod liver oil or some form of omega-3 for skin and hair regularly hence i thought why not, this amino collagen is all natural, let's give it a shot !

My Experience:
After one week of trial, i couldn't see much of a striking difference, though i did find my skin looking relatively fresh throughout the day and so went ahead and ordered the full size can. I made my mom try it for a week to see how it works on her. Now my mom and i share one can, to reduce clutter of cans (really!) which makes 1 can last for 2 weeks (14 days) instead of 28 days, we are ok with that.
It has been close to a month for me and i do see results! 

My first empty can of Meiji Amino Collagen!

Meiji Amino Collagen Powder

At first glance it can easily be mistaken for milk powder, with its milk power like texture it might seem like but one whiff, you'd know better, definitely not milk powder!

I don't know how people say it is neutral, tasteless and odourless because it is clearly not!

It does have a fishy aftertaste if you get an undissolved clump in the mouth, which is why i make sure i stir it enough to dissolve any clumps! The first few times i felt the smell was horrible even though i am sure half of it was a mental phobia against ingesting fish collagen, soon it got better and now i can't make out the difference if it is mixed or not. Funny since i am a complete non vegetarian and enjoy sea food the most.

How do i have it? 

I  have tried both with soup and juice and find it best with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, preferably at night but anytime is fine i guess.

• Glow - My skin does glow, looks healthy, so it is safe to say that it does work in that aspect.
• Moisturising - it has no claims to moisturise the skin, my skin is combination and i do need my regular moisturizing but it does claim collagen helps "maintain suppleness and elasticity of the skin". 
• Skin Lightning - It hasn't lightened my skin tone nor does it claim too.
• Firmness, wrinkles - I am too young for this but i shall share my mothers experience next.
• Suppleness/Elasticity - Again i am not the best person to answer this since i am in my early 20s but yes my skin glows and feels supple, but i am taking care of it now along with skincare products.
• Pores - No difference in pore size or reduction (doesn't claim to either)
• Acne - No reduction in acne (no claims to it).
• My cheeks naturally had a red tint, like natural blush but that disappeared with bad skin care and loosing weight- it has returned! woohoo! but but i am not sure if it is this product since in general i am taking care of my skin and no diet cut backs anymore. It could be a combination of everything? Maybe.

Final verdict:

I'd say it works, my skin has a healthy glow,texture has improved, looks vibrant in conjunction with my daily skincare which to be fair has attributed in improving my complexion, which had turned dry,dull and uneven. My mother sees results too, which is why we know it is working on both of us hehe.

 I am going to continue using it until upto 4 months to decide if i do want to include this supplement in my lifestyle routine, that is because apparently - our body takes approximately 4 months for unhealthy tissue to be replaced by healthy tissue.

And by then i am sure i'd be a better judge of this product by experience, right?

For more information about the product visit the website here

PS: Anyone tried Meiji Amino Collagen? Working ? Not working?
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My July Vellvette Box

My April Vellvette Box

Hello beauties!

Yes it's that time of the month, Vellvette  box time * yay *. I received mine today in the afternoon and simply could not wait to upload the pictures, why? Because hell I know I was already googling ‘april vellvette box’, curiosity really drives me insane.

After the march vellvette sort of disappointment (Read nyx lip gloss, sachet samples) I was pretty excited for this month (like every month actually).

First look at the ribbon and I guessed it was ‘spring’ theme this time and it was indeed it was! White ribbon with pretty blue flowers green leaves, very spring.

Pretty no?

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The card kept up with the theme, green with white flowers.. i really love the effort vellvette team makes for us. Read the card below and you'd know they really know how to handle feedback/criticism in a constructive way, mentioning the issues regarding delayed email reverts to box arriving late..they say they will tackle it  all * hurray * also not to mention we might just start seeing more full size products too * double yay*

This is what i got :D

Mary Kay Night Cream 11g

In the last box a lot of people received one time use mary kay make up samples and i was glad i was not one of them (haha) and i guess its only fair to receive mary kay in this months box since its skin care this time around. It is a small 11g tube, will probably last a couple of times.

I am already using a night cream at the moment and don't think i will be switching to try this for a few days (life with sensitive skin, sigh). It has a gel type consistency and i swatched it on my hand, after an hour (since i have been typing this and eating cheese pizza) i can still see a light sheen and softness in the applied area, though i do not like its fragrance at all. i will probably give it to my sister/mom to try.

The Nature's Co. Sunscreen Lotion - 5ml

Finally a summer product- sunscreen! i was waiting for a sunscreen sample since my avene for sensitive skin got over and i went on to purchase suncote gel hardly used, both recommended by my dermatologist against  the previous lancome one i was using. The hunt for my HG sunscreen is still on because even though its the most important skincare product, i always skip it! It must be something to do with  the current ones i have (i'd like to believe that).

The Nature's Co, i don't think i have tried anything from this brand..and erm actually never heard of it and since the full size is for Rs 375 i guess it is not a luxury brand either, lamenting over NYX not being a luxury brand? now there is a new contender! 

 I googled nature's co right now and it is easily available on jabong,flipkart etc. Nothing against the brand but i would honestly prefer clarins or some other high end brand which i  want to try and more likely will buy for my skincare (and now i sound like a brand racisist). 

Motives Mardi Gras Pallette

Ironically i had gone for a 'mardi gras' themed party last week and we were threatened to follow the theme, bling shiny eye mask and at least one item of our clothing had to be completely bling (mine were my black sequinned pumps). 

Back to the mardi gras palette.

No wonder i felt the box kind of heavy when the courier man delivered it, had to be this palette. Its got a sleek silver look, nice and sturdy enough to carry. 

I am sure everyone was hoping to get this palette in their box since the sneak preview, probably i am the black sheep who did not want it. Seriously! i don't know how to use eye shadows, my experiment with eye shadows on new year left me and my friends wishing happy new year at 12, stuck in the car since we got super late :0 .  i am not some make-up pro, i mentioned that in the vellevette questionnaire.

i will probably check out a few reviews before i even plan to swatch it since i can not figure how to use it, most likely this is a pretty useless palette for me as the colours are just to weird for me :/ , more importantly i do not know how to use it! (teach me teach me)

And is that dark blue lipstick and clear gloss in the bottom right ? 

Motives by loren ridinger, apparently a well known brand but i have never heard of it ( not like i know all the brands in the world). 

Final thoughts:

I don't want to be a constantly  dissatisfied customer who could never be pleased with all the effort vellvette takes (they seem to be working hard!) but what can i do when i am one right now! There is nothing in this months box that i will use, like or will ever purchase. If i am not mistaken i was entitled to a bonus sample in every box for the next 6 months since i subscribed during the m.m.m.m offer.I did email vellvette regarding this. * Disappointed*

Whereas vellvette is the only decent beauty box right now, the other being enchantess which really needs to up their game in order to sustain, i feel conflicted about the products since i never received clarins, dior  etc (basically most of their high end brands mentioned on their website) in my 4 month young subscription... :/ 

i understand they work with the brands they have for the current month and send out those samples but they need to have a look at our questionnaire before that. Last time i received the remy laure sachet of vitamin c serum which said it should be used in winter or after a 'big fatigue'  like depression or childbirth *straightface *, honestly i am in my early 20s,  SO having a look at my profile would help them give out  better suited samples to people (Big fatigue LOL).

 DO love vellvette but at the same time i am not looking forward to hoarding random products which i most likely will never use considering i neway keep ordering stuff online (say hello to obsessive online shopper) my vanity is overflowing with hardly used stuff. sigh.

I think my mom should subscribe since she is the one benefiting most from the vellvette box than i am (lol). I paid COD Rs.2199 today for the next 6months and i feel i should maybe cancel my subscription?! I'd rather buy products myself then constantly receive samples which i might not use specially if they are not luxury..i don't see a point in subscribing to a beauty box then.

See? i sound so dissatisfied. 

Neway i can't wait to see what everyone gets and to those who were unhappy (like me) with their box, here is a photo of my beloved to make you smile :)

ps: does anyone want me to review my one month meiji amino collagen use? 

*Update* the review for meiji collagen is up now here

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My March Enchantess Bag !

Heya!

My march enchantess bag arrived way back in march, just a day or 2 after i received my march vellvette box and boy can i say i was surprised!
This was my first time with enchantess. I generally hated everything they gave out in their bags and plus their website too seemed erm well shabby? My magazine never arrived and i don't even want it anymore (though their customer care seemed helpful enough).
What made me sub? Well i LOVE the whole feel of receiving a surprise at the end of the month so thought i'd give this one a try!
Lets see what i got!
*Ta da*

It arrived in this Indian bright pink bag/potli which i am sure you all are aware by now and apparently they have changed their card design, since i have not seen the previous one, i can't comment on the change except about the one i received, honestly i thought it was tacky.

I misplaced the card before i could take a picture of it...but it looks like a 'shaadi ka card' in cream and gold and it also has that butter type paper where they have printed the bag details etc. I am sure they can do much better than that !

The coupon codes look decent i guess -paper print outs, cute black design in the corner, colourful and all that jazz but i honestly wonder why have they cut out these coupons, not like we will have to physically show each card and use them na?

Enough.Back to the products.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream -15ml

Was i excited? No

Was i disappointed? NO

i mean seeing what they have been giving out initially it could be a lot worse lol.

i already own the Vitamin E night treatment in this size (which i might add is lush!).

This was already mentioned in a previous blog and it is something which even i noticed first (apart from Rs195/-)
The expiry of the product! i did think it was weird.. :/
Month & year of import: Apr-11
Month & year of Manuf : Nov-10 (!)
Best before: Nov-13
Correct me if i am wrong, the entire point of BEAUTY BOX/BAGS are to sample products,new products/lines, try out different brands etc, and then form an opinion whether we like it enough to purchase.
Then why on earth would TBS do this? Send out old 2010 products in 2013? Unless TBS is clearing out old stock via beauty boxes or enchantess is buying old stock or something. * Shudders*

Blisslabs Supershine Shampoo Lemon+Sage- 30ml

Ok i have to admit i got super excited seeing a bliss product! i love bliss even though their products don't work for me most of the time. This travel size bottle had a foil seal which i opened immediately to smell the shampoo lol. Smells lovely! Have to give enchantess a star for getting bliss on board, would love to hear from others who got other bliss stuff!

I wont be using the shampoo since i don't experiment with shampoos as i have sensitive skin and anything going wrong with my head hair affects my forehead * scary *  lol.

Snan Neem & Turmeric Mild Soap

Ok so i had no idea one had to peel of the first xerox paper to reveal the second one with the brand name and details about the soap until i saw it on a blog.

I have never heard of this brand and i am not sure if this soap should be used on the face for acne :S Wait should we even use soap on our face? It is a natural product so i am sure i will at least try it...as far the scent goes i am not a fan of it nor do i hate it..

Lastly i was satisfied with my March enchantess bag simply because i had no expectations whatsoever but i wont be subscribing to them hence forth, why? for the reasons below:

1. No Questionnaire ! 

I dont understand why why why! i mean will they always just send me random stuff at will?

2. Questionable Product expiry. 

I dont intend to receive stuff in the future which has been lying for years in some warehouse nor would i like to receive something where the product expiry is uncertain.

3. Needs Improvement in packaging.

I know they are working hard on it and getting better and all that jazz but still it is not good enough at the moment. It feels like vellvette's poor cousin.

4. No Questionnaire !

I repeat why will they send random products without knowing anything about me! i cant just use anything which does not suit me na.

5. Product selection seems dicey. 

Now why would i say that? Well i saw people receiving the CK Lip Balm which brings back to point 2, indiscoverable product expiry. 

6. No COD option.

I am one of those people who prefer COD unless i was shopping on an International Website. Its convenient and nowadays almost every site offers cod.

7. No Cancellation of Subscriptions. 

*UPDATE* They do cancel subscriptions now.

So what if i subbed for 3 months and decided to cancel after the first month itself, can i ? no :(

8. Rs.400 every month can be saved and something useful will be bought. lol

Thats it. i shall stop now, these are my opinions and i might sound a bit harsh but hey what can i say!As consumers we obviously want good things for our hard earned money lol

Have a Great Day!

Check out what i got in my march vellvette box here

Check out my recent hauls here and here !

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H&M Mini Shopping Haul !

Hello!

So i travelled to Saudi Arabia in Feb and i know its april now...but i did not seem to have any time to work on this blog! But things are changing now...i see myself being more active here :)
Basically it is going to be a long haul...maybe in 2 parts. here are all my h&m stuff (excluding clothes)
Check it out!
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H&M Hand kit:

Price: Sr29 (Rs 423 approx)

This is a super cute hand kit in pink and gold,  i just bought it because it looks so so cute!

It contains a buffer (which says 'when im with you' *aw*)nail cutter, some nail stick and hand cream!

H&M Velvet Amber Body Lotion:

This Body Lotion looked super cute...perfect to add in my massive pink collection . The scent is a bit plasticky  though :( . i should have known a clothing brand like H&M would not make quality skin care but oh well they always have some cute things out to tempt us.

H&M Lip Balm Wild Vanilla :

Price: Sr16

I had to really control myself at h&m...everything looked so cute! this looks like a jumbo lip balm like fevistick jumbo size glue, really. i wanted to pick up everything...even them hello kitty socks but obviously in bombay where i will wear socks and go so yea :/ . My favourite scent in this entire world would be vanilla..so i picked this up...and this too smells plasticky  like the lotion. Bummer.

H&M Pen perfume Hibiscus flower:

 Price: Sr 6

This was one of the things HOW could i  not pick up! its adorable! Just to chuck it in my bag and its plastic so i dont have to worry about it cracking or something. oh and this one was on sale, wished i picked up a few more of these!

H&M Ankle Bracelet:

This again was on sale...very bling and looks lovely when i wear it...:)

H&M Hair mini clips:

My friend used these regularly and had picked them up from london and since then i had them in mind, they are perfect for the princess style hair clipping on the side.

H&M Chandelier Earings:

I absolutely adore these! and i love huge earings...look at the detailing, looks really posh i suppose. 

H&M Feather Earings:

I have a couple of feather earings, i find them cute...and these are long and look really pretty!

H&M Metal Chain Earing:

My fav! Looks really edgy...simply love them! Cant wait to wear them tonight :D

I got a couple of more jewellery...but gave them to my friends as presents..and i got a gorgeous peplum dress too! Im going to post part 2 later...which mostly consist of random stuff i picked up on this trip :D 

Have a great day xx

My March Vellvette Box 2013 ! -

Hello !

So after the longest wait, my march vellvette box  arrived today!
here's a first look of the box along with a pleasant surprise *omg*
Totally loving the colourful ribbon ;p

Contents:

1. DNA Beauty Cream & Vitamin-C serum - 1 Sachets each

2. Lush Dream Cream

3. NYX Round Lip Gloss in Sparkle

4. Perry ellis Perfume Sample - *BONUS*

5. Meiji Amino Collagen Drink- *BONUS*

1. DNA Beauty Cream & Vitamin-C serum - 1 Sachets each

I haven't heard of 'real DNA' creams or remy laure for that matter and i don't really mind trying out new brands but what i do mind is receiving 1 sample sachet of this around 4k product...! i mean how can i invest in a product worth 4k by just trying this sachet?
If remy laure really wants people to buy their products, they need to at least give decent size samples...we as consumers are spoilt for choice with  plethora of amazing brands and products and this one sachet doesn't cut it. plus i couldn't even find reviews online, oh and bdw its sold on flipkart etc too.
Will i try it? yes, not me actually...will give it to my mom..since i am using too many skin products at the moment, this one won't make a difference (considering its a sachet and all...just saying)

2. Lush Dream Cream

 Probably the only product i was happy with in this month's box!
It is a really tiny tin sample...looks really cute!  i tried this dream cream...its too less for large patches so i am using it on my palms...love the feel of this cream! Nice texture...Though i'd say it doesn't make my skin smell as nice as other creams i use, nevertheless its a cute sample ;D

                                            3. NYX Round Lip Gloss in Sparkle

I know a lot of people would be happy to receive a make-up product and trust me so would i (not really) BUT not this! i mean firstly no offence to NYX( i do own their matt creme lip things!) but it is not a LUXURY brand. if i want NYX, i will go and buy it and not think twice about it. PERIOD.Who needs a sample for a 300bucks lip gloss neway?!
Plus this looks like a full size lip gloss, what is the point of it ..*wondering*
And receiving it in this box feels like a waste of money since i will never use this gloss ever, ask why?
well apart from the fact i don't use lip gloss (i mentioned in my profile my style is subtle natural, obviously i was joking since they did'nt take it seriously)

This particular gloss has the biggest SPARKLES, yes SPARKLES in this entire world! like you put it on your lips and you can see the little glitter particles, which even stay behind AFTER you wipe the gloss off. i like pink...i seriously hoard pink stuff but this is ridiculous?!?
i wish they just called it a 'bonus' product...because then i wouldn't feel so strongly about it!
it is like sticking the pink vellvette paper on your lips, except more sticky with bigger glitter particles ;/ *phew*
LOL
Major dislike.

                                            4. Perry ellis Perfume Sample - *BONUS*

Erm yes, this is the same perry ellis sample you guys received some months back...since i am subscribing since jan, i guess i get all the extra random samples lying around at vellvette now as a bonus product..(considering i hastily subscribed to another 6 months *greedy*).
What can i say...i'd never pay for this tiny sample (miniatures are different!) so as long as they don't include it as one of the 3 samples, i'll be ok..i guess.
Though smells nice..but don't like it enough to purchase it.

5. Meiji Amino Collagen Drink- *BONUS*

i was totally not expecting  this..and i  must say i am pleasantly surprised! Really! i googled it immediately, its a well known japanese drink, mostly positive reviews on amazon and other user reviews AND i have already started using it since 3 days :D !
Since the ingredients are natural i was not too scared to take it (have you ever tried omega-3 supplements? just asking)

So finally i'd say the march box was a sort of a flop (Read: sachets,nyx,sparkles)!
Nothing from the box i'd want to purchase...except the Meiji amino drink if i like it, might purchase and that was also outside the box. I did like the lush tiny winy sample of dream cream too.

Ps: You'd be surprised what i got in this months enchantess bag! *omg* This is the first month i subscribed and it even arrived on time! woot woot! 

Check out what i got in my march enchantess bag here.
*UPDATE* check out the review for meiji amino collagen here.