The Monsoon Nail Polish Edit!

Hello my lovely people,

I'm finally back from a mini refreshing vacation and have decided to do a lot of posts this August! I'm doing a happy dance since the past 3 days because 'AUGUST' is my favourite month as it's my BIRTHDAY MONTH !!! 

I was really confused what to post and I kept thinking & while I was getting my nail polish off last evening, an idea popped in my mind! I'm a nail polish hoarder & I hate it when my nails ain't painted. But sometimes it's necessary to let your nails breath.

Since it's monsoon in Mumbai, the weather is gloomy & dull and for me nail polish is a great way of add some colour to the dull life! I find painting my nails very relaxing, sometimes stressful also but would talk about that in another post.

So here are the lovely nail polishes that have made me happy during these rainy days....

Maybelline Color Show in 402 Blackcurrant Pop : If you are someone who isn't into bright shade but still want a colour that pops, this beautiful lilac shade is perfect to match this changing weather.

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in 420 Pacific Blue : You can never go wrong with this ocean colour shade. Just one stroke and you are good to go.

NYX Advanced Salon Formula Nail Polish in NPS 214 Creme Glitter : I swear by this copperish rose gold shade! It instantly dresses up your nails and can be worn with every outfit. 

Maybelline Color Show in 215 Keep - up - the - Flame : I love my classic red. Whatever season it maybe, I love my reds & this is the perfect bright reddish orange shade.

Do let me know which shades are you loving currently ??

xoxo, Aastha

June Favourites 2015 :)

It's just so crazy that we are half way through the year! This year just went by too quickly. I have been wanting to post stuff on my blog but I was having a writer's blog. Each time I sat to write about something, I would get stuck. So I thought of giving me that think to recuperate. I made sure that each time I had an idea I would at least write how much ever I could and continue later. So at this point I have a lot of post where I'm stuck midway but I'm working on them.

As you all know, I love YouTube and during the beginning of every month most beauty/ fashion youtubers post about their favourites. While I was watching those videos, it suddenly struck my mind to do one too. 
So here I'm with my June Favourites :)

 
MAYBELLINE HYPERSHARP LINER

I love applying eyeliner but I'm really bad at applying liquid eyeliner and though I love gel eyeliner, I'm too lazy to wash the brush. So since a long time I have been using these felt tip pen eyeliners from Miss Claire. Maybelline New York is my go - to brand of all time and when they launch this pen eyeliner, I had to grab it. I use it almost everyday, and this does not budge all day. I have even worn it in the rain and it still way intact.

MAYBELLINE TOTAL CLEAN

Now as I said that the eyeliner does and the lip crayon don't come off that easily, this makeup remover comes to my rescue. It gets the job done in seconds, so I have not reason to be lazy to get my makeup off. Again this is an inexpensive product and also most importantly, does not make my skin break out into hives :)

PALMOLIVE AROMA MORNING TONIC SHOWER GEL

During my teens, I always loved using body washes from this particular brand. I don't know why I stopped using it. Around 2 months back, I rediscovered this much loved product while I was on a trip to Delhi. I reached Delhi and realised that I wasn't carrying a body wash and I was so paranoid that I rushed to the nearby supermarket and bought  this one. I personally love this one the most because I love anything and everything with a citrus fragrance.

REVLON COLORBURST MATTE BALM - 225 SULTRY

This is my go - to lip colour since a while now. It compliments most skin tones and stays on all day long. Since it is matte, it does dry my lips so I prefer applying a thin layer of lip balm, wait for a few minutes and then apply this lip colour. This lip colour is a dupe to the shade that Kylie Jenner wears all the time. 

RIMMEL LONDON STAY MATTE LONG LASTING PRESSED POWDER - 005 SILKY BEIGE

Now this is something that has been my favourite for almost a year now. I'm in the shade ..... Since the time I got this I haven't used any other pressed powder and have also got some of my friends hooked on to this baby. It glides on like a dream and doesn't give a very powdery or a cakey look. It's really inexpensive and you much give it a try!

SMITH'S ROSEBUD SALVE

This has been my saviour for the past few years now. I suffer from chapped lips as well dry patches all years long. Since I have to use a lipbalm all year round I'm always on the lookout for lipbalms that are 100% natural. This isn't a lipbalm, you can apply this to any dry patches and this product is simple wonderful.

Also, I got this long long back on my trip to Sephora (Singapore) so I really don't remember the price.

THE BODY SHOP TEA TREE SKIN CLEARING FACIAL WASH 

Now this is something to which I have been committed to for around 4 years. I don't know how many bottle I have gone through. This face wash has helped me keep pimples at bay (not literally), I still do get a few but not that often. I have sensitive skin and this has worked wonders for me!

THE BODY SHOP TEA TREE SQUEAKY-CLEAN SCRUB

A few days back I went to buy the face wash and saw this scrub. This was a new launch and because it was from the Tea Tree range, I had to try it. I must say, it's equally good as the face wash and I love the combination of the two together.

MUSIC I HAVE BEEN LOVING !!

All these songs are old but classic and I listen to them every morning to feel motivated and happy.

xoxo, Aastha

The Lil Flea ...

“Better late than never.” 

And so rightly said here’s the post on my last year’s (in December to be precise) experience at Mumbai’s own one of a kind weekend flea market, The Lil Flea at the Reclamation grounds, Bandra.

To start with, The Lil Flea is all about art with a perspective, the pulsating creativity and free well. If you are the kind of shopaholic who thinks there is nothing quite as exciting as coming home with a bag of quirky, one-of-a-kind goodies then The Lil Flea is just the place for you. With the mention of a flea market, the term conjures up images of beach side markets across globe with vibrant colors all over, selling some of the most wonderful and enticing knick knacks.

You simply cannot avoid this one !!!

What made me Happy here ??? DREAMCATCHERS ♥

In order to quench the shopping needs of the city's fashion enthusiasts, The Lil Flea is a one-stop destination for the choicest products from various brands spanning across fashion, jewellery, home decor and lifestyle whilst keeping up with latest trends. Colourful tents with fun drapes and lamps, umbrellas hanging upside down, ladder installations with lights and Christmas goodies uplifting the space and giving it a nice cool vibe, pop-up shops showcasing a variety of items such as clothes, footwear, bags, accessories, handicraft, artifacts, arts & craft, antiques, home décor, and the concept of exchanging old books in lieu of another book at free will, that’s something I experienced for the first time and loved the idea. But unlike any other pop-up exhibition selling only merchandise, the flea also had a vibrant pop-up cafe with dozens of booths offering a number of cuisines and street food.

Posing time ... This mint green ladder & these cute jars instantly attracted me !

This cute girl ... I wish I could become a kid again ♥

Making a wish ... At the Secret Santa Tree ♥

Super cute Christmas decorations !!!

The Lil Flea market is definitely not one of the cliche' exhibitions with only merchandise on offer. The Lil Flea has a fun central flea square, right in the middle of the flea - open music zone showcasing live band performances by some local coolest up and coming singers and song writers through the day. The pathways and the layout were such that you can have the freedom to enjoy your time looking at pretty corners, or relax on benches spread throughout the flea to park your shopping bags and grab a bite. You can take a time out and go about clicking snaps and selfies with the number of props and artifacts kept around. I personally loved it. Also you can chill out at the café area sitting on the ground sipping away your cooler, or participate in a smattering of cool and fun workshops, for instance the dream-catcher workshop was just way too cool.

Dreamcatcher Workshop

♥ Frame Work ♥

Fun with Caricature

These people were awesome !! Especially that little girl !!!

Much needed picture !

Which one would you pick ??

In a nutshell, The Lil Flea offered a lovely setting for the market, an ideal destination for collectors, bargain hunters, music aficionados and fashion enthusiast Mumbaikars who want to soak up the atmosphere.

Don't Forget to Live your DREAMS ♥

Oh !!! And just to let you know ! The Lil Flea is happening right now, so make sure to visit them !!

To know more about them, like them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thelilflea

Also make sure to like my page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/InExtraDimension

xoxo, Aastha

Holi Mubarak Ho !

 

 

Let's burn all the negativity and bring positivity in our life with vibrant colors..!!

 

 

Wish you all a very happy and safe holi! May your life be filled with colours of happiness and joy!

 

"Bura Na Mano, Holi Hai"

xoxo,  Aastha

5 Inspirational Quotes to Get You Through !!!

Colours of the Rainbow Tag !

Hi Everyone, 

                    How is a week coming along for you guys? I have been thinking of doing this tag since a long time! I love watching youtube videos & I came across this tag. Many youtube gurus have done it & I found it super fun. I don't have a youtube channel so I though why not do a blog post on it! So here it is...

RED

"RED" my favorite color & also the first colour of the rainbow. I am obsessed with the colour "RED". I kind of have almost everything in this colour so it was quite difficult for me to pick. I couldn't pick one as this is the combo that I wear almost everyday! Both the products are amazing! They make your lips super soft & add a hit of "RED" to your lips!

ORANGE

Clean&Clear Morning Energy Daily Facial Scrub

"ORANGE" personally I am not a fan of this color. I searched my whole beauty closet & only found one product in the color "ORANGE". But I din't like that product so I thought a lot & realized that I have a scrub in that colour. This scrub is best to use in the morning as it is very citrusy. It's smell really does wake you up. I personally love citrus smells, so *thumbs up* to this product. If you don't like citrus smells then you might dislike it.

YELLOW

Maybelline NewYork The Colossal Kajal

"YELLOW" again I am not a fan of this colour & i dint have anything in this color. So I picked up my favorite Kajal only because it's packaging was "YELLOW". I have been using this product since it was introduced & have gone through two of these pencils, currently using my third one. Love the intensity & staying power of this product. Lastly it is waterproof! I have recommended this to a lot of my friends & family members & they too love it!

GREEN

Kara Make-Up Removal Wipes

"GREEN" similar to "YELLOW" I dint have anything in this color so I pick up these wipes whose packaging is "GREEN". I don't have much to say about them. I only use they when I am too lazy to remove my makeup or if I am on a vacation & not carrying my makeup remover. They do a good job of removing makeup but waterproof makeup is a problem. Also sometimes I have a burning sensation around my eyes when I use it. 

BLUE

Bonjour Paris Nail Polish 

"BLUE" I have tons of shades of blue but this is the one I like in the "BLUE" family. I am obsessed with this nailpaint. I almost flatters ever skin tone especially Indian skin tones. It add a pop of color to your outfit & is perfect for summers & monsoon!

INDIGO

"INDIGO" is was a pain to find this color in my beauty closet. There is a slight difference between deep blue/purple & "INDIGO". But finally I found this eye pencil which I got from Singapore. I don't know whether this is the perfect "INDIGO" shade but this is the closest that I could find. I rarely use this but whenever I do, I always get compliments.

VIOLET

Max Factor False  Lash Effect Fusion Mascara

"VIOLET" I really don't know the difference between "VIOLET" & purple. I find them to be same. I lost my favorite purple eye pencil so the only thing I had was this mascara in a "VIOLET" packaging. I use this everyday. I have never used a better mascara than this one. It does give a false lash effect. LOVE LOVE LOVE this mascara. That's all I can say about it.

PINK

Victoria's Secret PINK All-Over Body Mist ( Fruity&Bright)

Obviously "PINK" is not a part of the rainbow but being a GIRL you can never forget "PINK". I like "PINK" but I won't say I love it. But I totally say that I LOVE this body mist! This was a gift to me on my last b'day. It's a very refreshing smell & I feel every girl should own this.

MULTICOLOUR

That's ME at the Genting Highlands (First World Hotel)

Last but not the least is "MULTICOLOUR", I though of putting this pic of mine only because I only have one thing in "MULTICOLOUR" & that is my very comfy cardigan! You can pair it with any outfit & still look put together! 

"That's the BEAUTY of Colours"

xoxo

Aastha

Pattaya ( Thailand ) Diaries !!!

I have always loved photography though I am not extremely good at it... But I still try experimenting with my camera !

Recently I was on a vacation, so it just struck my mind that as I love photo blogs, there will be many people who are similar to me. So I decided to share my experiences during the trip through some of the pictures that I and my mom-dad clicked !

Sriracha Tiger Zoo

I was lucky to have an opportunity to have lunch in this Tiger Zoo... This beautiful animal was just a few meters away from me. 

OMG... you are super tall...

I look like a tiny-miny creature between them !

Nong Nooch Village 

This place was like heaven... Beauty on all sides... Filled with colors of happiness...

Laughing dolls at the Nong Nooch Garden

Pottery Garden at the Nong Nooch Village 

Unique & Beautiful 

I love flowers ... I simply refreshing to look at them !

Eeeeep... Panda... How cute are they ???

Thai Cultural Show

... All set for Para Sailing ...

... The after effect of Para Sailing ... *WET* 

And that's my mom flying like a free bird !

We are cool ... That's what the instructor told me !

At the Pattaya Park Tower

View of Pattaya City from the Pattaya Park Tower

At the 56th floor with Mom & Dad ... All set to jump !

best experience ... tower jump from the Pattaya Park Tower

FURAMA Jomtien Beach Hotel - place where I stayed

ORCHIDS ... my love 

Last few moment at the Hotel

Saying goodbye to Pattaya

xoxo

Aastha