The Do’s and Don’ts of a Juice Diet

To be honest, juice detoxing and cleansing have become too mainstream. They have become such a rage that you may feel left behind if you have not tried it yet. Also, you may assume that you can quickly get started with the diet following the same pattern as your friends.However, the truth is, the diet is unique for everyone and calls for some planning and preparation. Yeah, you read it right! So, if you are under preparation to take the much-hyped juice diet, you must find well in advance what would work for you and what wouldn’t, to reap maximum benefits out of it. So, before you start, you need to own a juicer and put it to beneficial use and adopt healthy habits.

Easy DIY Bedroom Makeover Hacks - Inspired By Beautiful Homes

We just passed a good festival season when not only the leaves become slightly Red, also our homes are cleaned, ransacked , primed and retouched .
Its a tradition, or at least an unwritten law in India , to wait for the appropriate time of the year to get the things fixed . Before Internet or My space came into being, painting of the house /whitewashing was the only customary term associated with Diwali renovations. But in today's time renovation is a whole new game and thank god for internet, this time my imagination was running pretty wild, when I had the sudden urge to make small changes in my bedroom - not very massive or overtly expensive , but I wanted a lot of existing things like light fixtures, to wall hangings to move and make place for the new and "TRENDY STUFF "(snaps fingers **) to enter which would eventually help me create more space in my bedroom. There was a lot of work for me to do and  I needed a second opinion on everything .

Wella Professionals Care for your Hair | Review Dry Shampoo | Root Mousse | BB lotion

Its monsoons and I need a miracle product to get out of that frizz. Will you believe me if I tell you, that my hair looks like Broccoli in monsoons and out of those beautiful Instagram photos which you see of my hair, there is a labour intensive work and endless hair products dumped on my head to tune those fancy pics.
I am always up for testing whats new in the haircare section than any other department, not even fashion that much , and Wella professionals just sent me a few stuff from their new launches and I couldn't be more than happy to put everything to test. Today's post talks about all the 3 products so lets get straight to the reviews.

Now Brighten your Selfie with OPPO A37 | Mobile Review

Hey guys I am back with another review of yet another cool smartphone. This time I am reviewing the new OPPO A37. If you are looking for a new phone, and are confused with so may options in the market, then I am here to sort your dilemma and giving you a low down on why this phone should be in your consideration list. Just like the earlier launch of OPPO F1 Selfie expert, this model also focus on enhanced camera features, and if you love taking photos all through the day, then you should not look elsewhere.

Unboxing | Review | Best Smartphone of the year - LeEco Max 2

Every blogging platform has a mobile app. So why not have a smartphone too to keep up that pace ?
I like phones which are versatile, great to look and feel and have enough space to let me store countless pictures and an array of smartphones and social apps at the tip of my finger.
For all this to happen , the efficiency is a must have and its important to cut through the fuzz, and find a perfect smartphone which lends this multitude of features with ease of operations.
I gave you a little sneak peek of my new LeEco Max2 , the teaser to which you have already seen on my last post.

One person in my life who #NeverLetsYouDown | Inspired By Lava Mobiles

I was raised by the chinese proverb " Raise the Boy like a peasant and daughter like a princess " Hence my yardstick of measuring any richness in life or qualities in a person had really risen Par excellence. I would not say that I was a spoilt princess but very early in my life , had picked up the regal tastes of things. As a result, I was never attracted to any flamboyant or shallow personality, rather I was able to cut through, the unnecessary clutter of  dazzling cars, gizmos, or flaunting lifestyles and reached straight to the heart .
I think I can very proudly accept that the couple of associations I had with other sex , I was able to quickly get out , as my instinct had already altered my D.N.A to sniff  the one major attribute in a man which is reliability.
Finally while not getting carried  away by the wealth factor or the age factor,what I looked for was how much trust I can put in my partner and the emotional reliability quotient.
At my wedding many were disappointed with simple affairs and ceremonies which I would say were cut down to the basic rituals because we both were very clear that it is the quality time and emotional bonding which we need to develop post the razmataz.
Our initial investment of togetherness with time yielded better profits than the thrill of any foreign location honeymoon.
As it is said that "Marriage is like a flower , it blossoms over time" , The one phrase, I can relate to now in a better ray of light.
Soon after our wedding my mother fell seriously ill, and I had to go through the rigmarole of  doctors , hospitals and sleepless nights.
All this while my husband always stood besides me , going through each procedure, giving me emotional support, rocking my lazy chair at night in the uncomfortable lounge of the hospital to bringing a hot cup of coffee to cheer me up, he did everything possible while putting my own comfort before his .
My mother passed away peacefully after some time and we got on with our lives .
I am thankful to Lava mobiles for suddenly waking me up and giving me this chance to share the parameters of that one person in my life- My husband, whose goodness have always been taken for granted by me as I thought, that these are normal qualities of any spouse. I was wrong.
Despite seeing the battery of  failed relationships all around me , I for one always had that mental reassurance that no matter what through thick or thin my relationship with my spouse would always be one of a pillar of strength (happy face coz suddenly the words of appreciation are flowing like water through my mouth)
More than the debt of gratitude for my parents, teachers, and now to rock solid husband , I would like to express it for Lava mobile for giving me an opportunity to express these emotions to my husband , which would otherwise have always been embedded in my subconscious .
Ever since I started my blogging career ,  he is the one who had always inspired me, and pushed me beyond my known limits, helped me to dig out my true creativity ,polish it and bring it you folks.
With tear in my eyes, I now very vividly remember the number of times , he had tightened or shortened my dresses with a needle and thread all by himself or for that perfect crease of my coat or the countless sticking of my shoe-soles or putting me to bed while I came home drunk.
Very proudly I announce him to be my Man Friday A.K.A  Ramu Kaka to whom I look forward for support through tough times, dependability in tight spots (like a wardrobe malfunction) and for his internal strength and perseverance while tolerating all my Buffoonery , idiosyncrasies .
Now finally I think  can let the burden go off my chest, since I have found a match in lava mobiles which is also the epitome of strength, and reliability . Lava mobiles endure thousands of tests before we get to hold them in our hands. Rough and tough, Lava mobiles are also perfect to rely on when you need them the most.
In this fast pace life, for any woman she needs two things to get set and rolling -
A dependable failsafe phone and a person whom she could always fall back and depend unconditionally upon.
So who is that one person in your life whom you depend on ?

Luxuriously Yours, Cartier | Buy Cartier Watches

You may have your Bentleys and BMWs, your mansions and diamonds. You may have your Armani’s and Chanel’s. You may have caviar by day and the finest of Scottish malts by night. But let me tell you this, you don’t know true luxury until you have your Cartier.

Cartier needs no introduction, but if I had to, I’d choose King Edward VII’s iconic words: Cartier is the ‘King of Jewellers and the Jeweller to Kings’. Case in point.

World Interiors Day with Asian Paints and Shruti Gupte

Cinemas is having its little moment right now and we have all seen movie-sets that are to die for. No wonder whenever inspiration calls its the movies that become the first source that inspires and diagrams our homes as well. It ,may or may not be directly proportional (that's some maths ) but studies show that films trigger ideas for our home interiors.
It was #worldInteriorsday on 28th May. Honestly I didn't know we have a whole day for the interiors until I was invited by Asian paints Signature store at Connaught place Delhi for an exclusive master workshop hosted by renowned Film production designer- Shruti Gupte where she talked about how we could bring inspirational home decor ideas from silver screen to your home, which was apparently the theme for the whole evening.

#Live Unplugged - Review and Photo album -Asus Zenfone Max

Smartphone Review - OPPO F1 plus Selfie Expert

OPPO has launched its newest device - Its the OPPO F1 plus, selfie expert priced at 26,999. I attended the launch event in Delhi during the first week of April,held at The Lalit, New Delhi . Officially the phone was launched by 15th April. It was a fun and interactive afternoon with other bloggers which precisely ended into taking a lot of selfies together with our new toys- OPPO F1 Plus.

The minute I held the phone in my hand, my first expression was "Its Impressive"
The sleek design , and the premium and stylish build, with curved metallic edges  is pretty close to iphone6/6s . There are two colours available in OPPO F1 Plus, selfie expert- Gold and Rose Gold , also very similar to the colours of iphone6S .
Today, I am giving you a SWOT analysis of this great selfie phone which I have been using for a month or so. In all my endeavours, I still believe that OPPO F1 plus gives me all the features of the iphone6 without exploding my bank.
The camera being designed with par excellence gives me better results than the iphone camera, at a price which is hard to believe.

Have a look at the comparative study- Iphone6 vs OPPO F1 Plus  Selfie expert

The Design/ Build  - The incredible , yet  luxurious design , makes it a perfect phone for every fashionista. The thin and comfortable grip is non fussy with anti-slip functions too.
Since I already mentioned , the looks being quite similar to Iphone6/6s , but the thing  I love about OPPO is that the display is a bit wider(5.5 inch ) than iphone 6/6s with 72.9% screen to body ratio.
Iphone6 display is only about 4.7 inch( too less to lend a mind blowing user experience-think video streaming ) and OPPO F1 Plus selfie expert clearly wins here.
Just like Iphone6/6s ,OPPO F1 plus has a home button in the center and a slide to power off  button too. The volume controls being on the left hand side also gives it its iphonesque resemblance from Both front and the back.

Left- OPPO F1 Plus - Right- Iphone6- OPPO is still thinner and a bit lighter than iphone despite a wider display.

Left- OPPO F1 Plus - Right- Iphone6

Camera -You may be wondering , the overuse of  the words - selfie expert by now. That's because, this phone is specifically suited for the selfie lovers( like me obviously) to take some effortless shots. With a 16MP front camera,(while Iphone only has a sad 5MP) OPPO f1 plus selfie expert, takes some mind boggling frontal shots too.The front sensor, picks up 4X times more light than both the iphone6/6s , which means brighter ,better selfies even in low light. With an f/2.0 aperture , the quality of the pictures is pretty comparable to a DSLR.
There is a time lapse, panorama, and video mode, exactly same as iphone6 . Besides this ,the beauty mode automatically beautifies our pictures. The feature is missing in our iphones, and we have to use a third party app to get the same effect. The featherlight weight of just 145gms of the phone is an added advantage to take shake free images .With a heavy phone, our enthusiasm to take lot of selfies/photos does get marred down,but with OPPO f1plus,you can go on and on without aching your wrist muscles.
Turns out that I am dealing with quite a thin device with a full metal body.

L-R Selfie with front camera OPPO F1 plus vs selfie with Iphone

Left Picture taken with OPPO F1 Plus and Right with Iphone 6. Rear camera used in both.  See the stark colour difference and colour sharpness 

Pic taken with Rear Camera OPPO F1 plus

Pic taken with Rear Camera OPPO F1 plus

Battery life and memory - Now this is something that I really look forward to in every phone. Quick charge,maximum usage and hassle free browsing comfort.
What if I tell you that with a 5 minute of charge could let you have a talk time of 2 hours ? Something which is impossible in my one year of iphone usage. The battery is gone before you know it, in  the iphone especially during fashion weeks, where we just have to tug those heavy memory banks in our tiny little bags. The VOCC flash charges the phone in almost half the time than what my iphone did.
OPPO F1 plus has a fairly large battery back up as far as talk time is concerned. I would say a still bit more than what is offered in iphone
Memory- With Internal memory of 64Gb and 4GB RAM,(while i-phone has 2GBRAM ),this gains an edge over the apple competitors . Phone also provides for an added external microSD card which can be placed in the Sim2 slot.So if your job involves lot of videos and photos,you may use the microSD card or alternatively use your other phone number sim for the ease of carrying one phone.

Final Verdict- After using OPPO f1 plus I have started to feel that apple is a bit overrated (think USD900 ) and OPPO f1 plus has definitely better specs in all aspects. OPPO has not only worked well on the camera features, but hands down , the F1 plus model  is the best design OPPO has launched. Its a pretty head to head battle, with the apple monopoly, but with price almost being just half, I don't know any reason to hold back especially after oppo has set a new standard in the smartphone market. When you consider the savings made vs the flagship, OPPO F1 plus is the best bang for your buck.

For more info on the phone and other tech specifications check Here

Savings made easy with Shoppirate.in

Like so many great things in life, saving money is the new flavour. Money saved is money earned right ?

One day while browsing through various websites, I came across a pair of shoes that I loved, but the price was not in the comfort zone. I realized that the same brand and style was also available on other e-comm site. To make my search narrow and easy, I googled the name of the product, and landed on Shoppirate.in  - India's one of the top coupons website  !!

A Day in my Life with Asus ZenPad 7.0

Those of us who love to travel light,and want to document each and every thing that happens around us, from food that is served on the table, to the fashion on street understand the need of small, pocket friendly (in literal sense ) and capable technology.

It's been over a month that I am using Asus Zenpad 7.0. It just lets me do everything I need to do to keep my blogging journey smooth and happening. I have been blogging on the move,  diving in and out of my blog posts , conveniently drafting posts without having to drag big and chunky laptop chargers.

 My Einstein blogging ideas(usually born in the loo) are instantly gratified on the Super Note app and I never miss any opportunity to redeem my talent only because I am jotting down everything on the Zenpad.

The simple, sleek and clean design adds sophistication, and is a winner for me especially when first impressions matter the most. 

The Cover glass is made of one piece corning gorilla glass (which is also totally shatter proof) acts as mirror like cover when the tab is not awake which I feel is a bonus for every fashionista because we all love our last minute lipstick touches don't we  ?

The audio cover of Asus Zen Pad fulfils my need for a compact music system which is just good enough or rather loud enough for my room to stream youtube videos . The 5.1 channel surround sound delivers optimum sound effects with 6 speakers lending upto 6 times the sound as compared to other tabs.

I don't sleep with any gadgets in my bedroom, but my day starts with grabbing my cup of tea and checking for any social media updates on the Asus ZenPad or if there are mails that need to be replied. I rather respond to everything first thing in the morning ,rather when I am less awake (I love my tab when the battery bar is 100 %) .
Slowly as the day progress, there is so much more to be done ,and there is hardly any time left for relaxed browsing .

Morning Essentials - My Cuppa Tea and Asus ZenPad 

I have a secret indulgence. And you may charge me guilty of watching youtube tutorials every now and then. From how to wash my face to how to straighten the hair, I watch it all on the Asus Zenpad.

Blame it on the cinematic sound output from the audio cover. Besides that every fashionable brain smart women needs a hands free device to try out different hairdos while streaming a live video and in front of a mirror that is. The audio cover which doubles up as a stand, is so convenient for me to perform instant styling hacks.

Asus blue light feature reduces eye fatigue and lends a very comfortable viewing experience while minimizing the blue light emissions without affecting other colours.

The ZenPad has a 178 degree angle viewing experience with a 7-8 inch screen display which is 10x times better than any other bulky tab or  even a smartphone.

Seamless Streaming of Beauty Tutorials

For all the mothers, if you are worrying that your little one is not putting in enough hours of study each day , a tablet by our side, may solve the crisis. I try to make learning fun  for my little one and asus zen pad ensures  absolute engagement with the device.

Besides a few hours to try out different gaming apps, there is so much educational content that needs to be browsed, and modern technology such as tablets, with a perfect screen size are a great platform to develop their minds to analyze and study in a fun filled way.

When Learning becomes Fun

Reading on the Zenpad is addictive 

I love reading books, and reading out stories, and we do that everyday on our Zen pad . Its an ideal combination of technology and learning , and helps me to describe facets from our everyday life too.

More and more of us are using our tablets for reading and downloading books, and I am so glad that we invested in the right device with the right size for the same.

No more Chunky Laptop chargers and Blogging Woes

We all need a certain amount of talent and drive to draft and write blog posts , and I cannot deny/ignore the  convenience of tablet blogging . So whether I am couching on the sofa or vacationing on a beach , I am glad that I have invested in the right kind of  device and accessories at a fraction of a cost than a chunky laptop and computer. Yes, its safe to say the tablets have become a true threat to Laptops.

It's been a few months , that I have drifted from my laptop to tablet. From snapping a picture to editing pics on Instagram to various filter using apps all is being done on My Zenpad.

Blogging from the Asus Zenpad is nothing short of a breeze . The handy size fits in my sling and even adds to my chic and luxurious style statement.

Its About Getting that right shot 

Yes, the picture below is the most thrilling part of every fashion/ lifestyle blogger's life. That rosy picture which you just saw on my snapchat or instagram, had me struggling with my Zenpad for quite a lot of minutes . Trying a lot of permutations, combinations and  photography angles for product shoots is a part of my everyday routine. I love creating great content,that's tailored for my audience then be it pictures or videos or text and that involves multi-tasking.  The struggle is On and it's real.

We Love our Selfie Moments

We love making the most out of our Zenpad. There is always room for some selfies and great moments in our daily life that we must capture. This is getting addictive , rather a way of life for me.

Hope you all liked some behind the scenes of what actually takes down to blogging and snippets from my everyday life. Behind those surreal clothes, and makeup, it's actually having the right kind of gadget helps me to streamline my day, instil harmony , order, and systemization in my everyday routine.

Don't really know what I'll do without my Asus ZenPad. 

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BIBA Spring Summer 16 Collection- Kurta And Indian Ethnic Fusion wear for women

What do you look for in an Indian wear while shopping ? Prints, lengths, styles, material silhouettes, fabric and the list goes on. Besides all these pointers, would you like to know  what I also keep in mind before laying my hands on that perfect Indian kurta or salwar kameez?
Before I put that piece of cloth in my shopping bag, I would like to know what story it would tell, and what expression it would let me exercise and how I can really make a statement with the piece ? Yes the last word- Statement.
How about if I tell you, that if there is an iota of a chance that our brain cells kind of think along the same line, then let  thefashionflite.com be the first one to break to you, that your search has just ended the minute I reveal along these lines the fresh new SS16 collection of one of the top Indian Wear brand BIBA. Of course we have heard the name before .Our footsteps have wandered a thousand times inside and outside of  plenty of Biba outlets spread across India, sometimes with bags full of shopping and sometimes when we were just window hailing the clothes.
This season you are just in time for Holi and Spring bloom, and has a lot to answer everyone's sartorial fetish in a language of colours Revitalized, Refreshed and Ready to wallow in your interest .

W For Woman SS16 Collection Preview | Indian Ethnic Fusion Wear

Another spring season has sprouted, and with that we finish the winter fashion circuit of 2015. On one hand some of us may get busy tucking back our woolies while on the other fashion savvy women like me find it the most viable  time of the year to see and smell what's new in stores.
After ticking off last season's architecture inspired collection, this season W for Woman , a famous retail brand for women ethnic wear is back with something "UNUSUAL " with our perennial favourites in offbeat styles ,fabrics and patterns unveiled with a new twist. If you are one of those who likes to play cliche, for the heck of being safe, they want you to stop, re-think and do something off beat. And that's exactly where I spent my last Saturday, sifting through the new collection, mixing different prints and silhouettes to come up with an unusual look of our own from the latest SS16 collection at the W outlet in Select City walk , Saket ,Delhi.

Flipkart Fashion For Everyone | Disney Party Looks for Little Girls

We know how Flipkart has introduced us to a social shopping frenzy , with so many features in the app that it has been a weekly custom for fashion addictive bloggers like me to check what's trending in fashion  . Flipkart has a fantastic bustling community of artists/brands and independent designers and is spawning products from so many categories like, jewellery, homeware, apparel etc. which makes it a trending place to spend my money for all my fashion related woes.
Recently I was surprised at how cost effective it was to shop for desirable fashion products whilst there was an ongoing #FlipkartFashionsale .
Staying true to Flipkart's tag line - #fashionforeveryone, and after reading a few more lines down this "postosphere" I would have cleared the air on how fashion is not limited when it comes to shopping from Flipkart.
Currently there is also an exciting contest going on at their brand new fashion website - flipkartfashionforeveryone.com  ,where all you have to do is log on to Instagram and upload a collage of your style from flipkart products and mention #fashionforeveryone in the Caption.
The best entries could win vouchers upto whooping , hell yeah 50k. It could be you, so do it before the time runs out.
As far as my entry goes, here are the two party looks for little girls I created after shopping for these pretty hued evening gowns from flipkart sale.
Any party themed outfit for our little tinkers cannot be complete unless a lot of Princess thing has been done , keeping that aspect in mind, where every little girl , is fantasised by ( previously - Barbie) and currently and in this case precisely Elsa from Frozen. I wish  I could bill Disney at some point of my life, but until then, the sweet hopes doesn't leave me less empowered.

5 WINTER COATS AND JACKETS THAT WOULD NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE

5 WINTER COATS AND JACKETS THAT WOULD NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE

THE CLASSIC TRENCH COAT

Every girl should and must have a classic fit modern style trench coat. You need to look sleek, for those business meetings , impressionable moments, and a well tailored , crafted trench which can be worn over a business suit is essential part of our wardrobe. Choose from Browns, black or Grey. Invest in all the three essential colours first and then add more sparks to your wardrobe by adding preppy colours like pink, burgundy or even olive tones.

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Review : Asus Zenfone2 Laser | Best Smartphone in budget

I have been blogging for a fair bit now, and as a fashion blogger, it is very important for me to take great photos always, and for this purpose exactly you must all agree that having a handy phone with a good camera with perfect resolution and added features is all I would ever want to keep the blogging journey on.
Asus Zenfone 2 ,launched many variants just last year (major focus on the camera functions ) I had covered the whole event Here.

I have never been a user of Android , and was already looking for a spare phone in a  budget range in this segment. Totally wowed by the price, it's a great phone to invest in your money today especially if you are a blogger. I love posting random entries on Instagram , snippets from what I wore to what I am eating and for a camera phone Asus Zenfone2 laser takes great photos.
The phone has a 13mp autofocus rear camera with a dual tone LED Flash  and a 5MP  front camera. The best part about the phone is (as the name says ) it comes with a laser assisted autofocus which helps take sharper focus on the subject.

What I like most about Asus Zenfone 2Laser 

The Camera Speed - The camera speed is real  quick and as Asus claims of its zero shutter lag capability,  Yes it sure does live up to that !!

Shutter At the Back - The  key like shutter at the rear of the phone , enables to take an anti shake image by letting me press from the index finger. So no more shaken images.
The design also works as a volume key .

The Best Selfie editing features - You  can literally go bonkers exploring the photo enhancing and filter accessing capabilities this phone has. No more third party apps to do the work for you. I always wanted a phone to come with built in photo editing features , filters, beauty mode, etc for selfie enhancements and this grants me everything. Plus the selfie angle is approx 140 degree, and  I love how we can adjust the colour tones of the selfie in the camera itself.

Manual Mode - This is the feature I love the most. Pretty much what we find in dslr's . Checked a few images in this mode .The aperture gets as low as f-2.0 and offers a great depth of field too for sharper focusing. Also has autofocus (so don't worry if u are just aiming at point and shoot option )

Selfie mode :Besides the manual setting mode, what I love most is the selfie settings parameters .
There is a beautification mode,  selfie video in slo motion mode, time lapse , and GIF animation. Never seen so many features of smartphone camera placed in this budget offering.

Review : Philips Satinelle Advanced Epilator

Like every other girls, I have different days and moods for removing hair. I prefer waxing  and shaving ,but these moody cold weathers , makes me stay away from anything that is wet, and a water proof, body  hair removing method.
Yes I use dry mode Epilators for  those days . I had been a fan girl of epilators when I was in college , and Philips was the first brand I tried, and also since it was the first on the market. I had no reasons to regret it every since then.
After doing plenty of waxing and shaving, and endless laser I had totally given up on epilators. When Philips contacted me to check out their new Satinelle advanced epilator, I realized it only then that I have been literally out of this epilating business since so many years. and wanted to get back to what's new and what's changed after my first Philip's encounter. Purely out of a whim, but am glad that I tried this product too.

Website Review : Shopalike.IN

Online shopping is no longer a fad,rather a more legitimate form of shopping these days. I would instead spend my day browsing and discovering new websites, rather than just walking around a mall, especially when the products are so visually appealing and helps makes wish listing easy.
I have discovered one such website recently , and trust me, it feels like I am actually walking into a mall (well virtually at least ). Try browsing shopalike.in ( all shops one site ) . 
The best part about shopalike is that it helps you to do collective shopping and lets you find out which high street brand and online website is offering the best deal.
Its very easy to use, has a great interface ,and helps you refine your search by searching for the best offers and makes them land in one single search. If you are like me, and have been putting all your faith in google search to list down the best deal for your , behold-- coz u don't have to do that anymore.