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Like really? where did 2017 go??? Well, this happens every year, one moment you are at the countdown of 3 2 1 ---- Happy New Year!!! and post couple of blinks you are at the seasons of sweaters and countdown to New Year again!!!  Now to the 2017 Highlights!!! This was the year I started the Social Media Challenge #100daysofhappiness on      Instagram  - life and perspective changing. It was an impulsive decision to get started but I was glad it was one thing I actually held onto and completed it. It helped me view from a different angle of life, to notice the smaller and simpler things that happens in life. It kept me mindful of the things happening around me which I reckon as so important given the fast paced lives we all live in. Totally digging on a life changing hack - "Law of Attraction"   - Well, one doesn't become a pro on such things over-night as it is a law and it requires a lot of accepting and practicing to really say that I am following some

How is it even June so early?! This year, my reading game has been so poor, I must admit that I have a huge pile of books that need some reading, which I did not, as I was busy binge-watching TV series and Youtube.  I have read a couple of books this year so far, but mostly on my phone which sucks, I really do not enjoy reading books on an electronic device - but those books were something I did not want to own so... Some of them were: - The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak (I own this one) - Orange is the new black by Piper Kerman (ditched it mid way - found the tv series better) - The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo (some tips were fine) - The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Easy read - read it in a day - good one) - You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay (Obsessed! Easy read and quite inspirational) - The Secret by Rhonda Byrne (Heard so much about this one - I had to read it - Again inspirational) - The Magic by Rhonda Byrne (S

  Google Image 1) Will it rain whole day? - by whole day I mean like for more than 15 mins at a stretch 2) When it rains heavily for more than 20 minutes - Oh My God! (Janice Style from F.R.I.E.N.D.S) its a rebirth of 26th July (Historic Mumbai floods of 2005) 3) Okay! bhajjiyas and pakodas I am coming for you... Bhuttas beware! 4) Enough with the thunder and lightning, send some showers please 5) Is it morning already? I just slept 5 mins ago - why do I need to live?! 6) Yeah the weather is cool for once, but its so freaking wet everywhere 7) Its the weekend without plans - let it rain let it rain let it rain 8) Which clothes I dun mind ruining? 9) When it just starts drizzling in the 2nd half of a work day - Should I leave early? 10) Where are those cheeky bollywood rain songs :P 11) I hope it rains when I am at Marine Drive 12) Tapri Chai is life! 13) Is it acceptable to jump in a puddle or is there an age limit for that?

Well, more than a month without a post, am I a shitty blogger already!? :P Well to all that I did differently, more than a month ago now. Started a social media challenge  Obviously the most hyped one was on top of my list which is the #100daysofhappy challenge - As I write this post I am on day 34 and I am doing okay! I accidentally came across this challenge on Instagram and my impulsive nature made me to do it - ofcourse ;) Since I am still in the early days of this challenge I won't brag that "Oh, that changed my life and blah blah" but it has certainly made me more observant of the little things that actually make me happy on a daily basis. These things were always there but as ignorant as we humans are, we often need to make a conscious effort to notice them and say, "Oh! that actually is so nice and makes me happy."  Met friends from school and college As I grew older, I was more than worried than I will never be able to relive my

On some days the only color that your lip loves is nude. Something a little bit more than your natur al lip color.  It is also very difficult to know what shade of nude coul d compliment one 's skin tone as what shade may look like a perfect nude for me could turn to be a brown or almost clear lip balm shade for you. The tone of one's skin and how pigmented the lips are, are the key factors to know before selecting a perfect nude lip shade for yourself... All of it being said h ere are my collection top nude lipstick recommendations for Indian skin tone. Left to Right: Mac Twig, Mac Whirl, L’Oreal Color Caresse by Color Riche Lipstick – Rose Taffeta, Nyx Black Label Lipstick in Diva, Faces Glam On Fantasize Lipstick, Revlon Lip Butter Almond Biscotti, Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Gloss Mac Lipstick - Twig For me this is a perfect -  your l ips but better kinda shade. This shade has both pink and brown under tones whic h compliments Indian skin tones

Google Image There is a constant reminder we need to give ourselves that we are enough. We do not need anyone to berate us or elevate us just because we are women, to realize our worth. We women have this crazy habit of multi-tasking and trying to please everyone for a lil' appreciation, may be a nod or to feel important, we need to stop that and just enjoy to the fullest and believe we are enough.  We often feel guilty for not being the perfect daughter, perfect sister, perfect friend, perfect girlfriend, perfect wife, perfect daughter in law, perfect mom, perfect employee and so on. Who fed this thought to us that we are born to be masterpieces, we were born to play multiple roles and enjoy them and not to constantly compare and evaluate how well we are doing. Though, it is human nature to strive and be better versions of ourselves each day - there is still no hard and fast rule that we ought to be perfect. We are perfect in our own uniqueness and we are doing

Summers are here. Many of us have a love-hate relationship with summer - Okay OKAY! Mostly Hate :D Though its the best time to flaunt those sexy shorts and tank tops that bid adieu for the long long winter months, it can still quite take a away more than give. Here are the top tricks to enjoy Summer in a cool way - Ironical, right? Give them a go and have an enjoyable Summer 2017. Stay Hydrated Human body is made of about 70 per cent water and has the tendency to release by way of urine and sweating in a big way, it is quite possible that one can sweat more in the summer months and the best way to beat the summer blues is to chug down lots of water. This will not only keep you well hydrated but will help you to stay cool. Juice Up If chugging down water is quite boring for you, there are several options of staying hydrated. Fruit and vegetable juices like watermelon juice, cucumber juice, coconut water all help to release heat from the body and prevent wat

Were we not in January 2017, like yesterday!?  Well, I was just trying to digest that we are in 2017 and March begins. 😕 Anyway, to the good things, New Month End - New Favorites My top 5 categories of everything I loved this month. 1) Makeup Category: Clinique Pop Lipstick in Raspberry Pop No. 24 Whats a monthly favorite without a big shout-out to lipsticks! The Clinique Pop Lipstick collection have been around for a while and I was already finding a hard time finding yet another perfect shade of Mac Lipstick so time for "Brand Change". It was also one of my new year's resolution to experiment new products and to come out of my comfort zone. First off, lets spare a sec or two to admire how flattering this shade is, I was hunting for something in nude for an everyday color but I couldn't stop myself from picking this one for its beautiful shade which can work for both day and night time and its amazing texture. It is easy on the lips and does have a go

So, yeah, its 2017! and nearly March, Where have I been?!  First of, Happy New Year, Guys!!! 💗 Today's post is all about the "Wow  of Pondicherry" Google Image What a place, I must say! Travelling to Pondicherry was a sudden plan around Christmas time last year and truly a trip that touched my mind, body and soul.  Some places are like that, you do not hear a lot of people talk about it but thats' exactly where the hidden gems lie. My husband and I packed our suitcase and flew to Pondicherry hoping for a few days of calm and quiet right before the Christmas hustle bustle and yes thats what we beautifully experienced there. We stayed at this hotel which by all means had great love for wide open spaces and greenery all around. The trip started with the first day relaxing at our hotel which gave us a great introduction of how serene the whole place would be, the crisp countryside kinda air, picturesque French goodness and the delectable Pondy cuisine.