Thursday, December 24, 2015

'Exploring Sensitive Skin With Avene' Bloggers Meet!

Hello my lovelies,

How's the festive season coming along for you ladies? We are loving the nip in the air :) Anyways earlier this month, we attended an informative and educational bloggers meet organised by Eau Thermale Avene for exploring sensitive skin. Read on to know all about it.

But of course before we begin, it's time for our customary, 'ready to leave' selfie!

Customary selfie!

The venue for the event was perfect...Pali Village Cafe, which has a lovely French touch. The setup was simple and uncluttered in pink and white.

At the entrance we were handed out our programme list for the evening along with a welcome drink.

Exploring Sensitive Skin With Avene
Exploring Sensitive Skin With Avene
The complete range of Avene India products on display.

Exploring Sensitive Skin With Avene
Patiently waiting for the evening to begin...going through the programme with our glass of champagne.
Exploring Sensitive Skin With Avene
In the meantime we explored the room, which had skin experts and make-up artists from Fat Mu makeup academy who were demonstrating how to best use Avene products and incorporate them in our makeup routine.
Fat Mu Makeup Academy corner
Pro-tip - DIY facial mask, soak a tissue or cotton pad with Avene Thermal Spring water, apply it on your face for 10 minutes and enjoy your spa at home!

In the below picture, you can see a skin expert demonstrating the same.

Exploring Sensitive Skin With Avene
And finally the evening began...we were told about the plan for the day.

Exploring Sensitive Skin With Avene
Next up Marion gave us a little introduction to Avene, it's origin and the journey so far. She also spoke about the goodness of Avene Thermal Spring water and it's benefits for sensitive skin.

Interesting fact : Did you know that over 60% of the Indian population has a sensitive skin? We neither!

Exploring Sensitive Skin With Avene
Exploring Sensitive Skin With Avene
Then Team Avene introduced us to the Avene Sensibox featuring the brand's latest launches in India comprising of the micellar lotion, cold cream and of course the star product, thermal spring water. We have shared the pictures of the Avene Sensibox at the end of the blog.

Exploring sensitive skin with Avene
And last but not the least, the intervention by Mumbai-based dermatologist, Dr. Harshana Bijlani on sensitive skin and how to recognize it commenced. Following are some of the tips she shared -

- Always do a patch test for new products on areas like behind the ears or the crease of your elbow. Sometimes products take 2 day to react, so wait it out.

- In case you use peels and have very sensitive skin, make sure it's not acidic.

- Adjust your skin care products based on the weather. For instance, the products you use in summer cannot be used in winter, as you'll require something more hydrating in winters.

- During winters, go easy on cold creams as too much of it will block your pores and cause acne.

- Always remove makeup with a gentle cleanser.

- Don't just rely on sunscreen as that only prevents your skin from burning. Protect your skin from sun exposure with an umbrella, scarf or dupatta.

- With busy lives and crazy stress levels, adequate sleep is essential. Also indulge in activities to calm yourself down mentally.

- Sometimes skin problems are also related to hormones. The only way to find out is a sonography and not just a blood test.

- Never try any new product before a big day.

- Apply perfume on clothes and not your skin.

- Drink plenty of water...some people actually don't like the taste of water, even though it is tasteless, one should drink coconut water or lemonade as it is essential to keep yourself hydrated.

- Always look for the words 'dermatologically tested' on products before buying.

- Once you have applied sunscreen ideally you should re-apply it every few hours but that's not always possible. In that case, use a compact that has SPF. Compacts with SPF 15 are good enough as it's better than not applying anything at all.

Intervention by Dr. Harshana Bijlani
Intervention By Dr. Harshana Bijlani

Intervention by Dr. Harshana Bijlani



With Marion at Avene India's bloggers meet

Avene Sensibox

Avene Sensibox
So ladies that's how Avene's exploring sensitive skin blogger's meet panned out. If you want us to review the Avene Sensibox, do let us know in the comments section.

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Monday, December 14, 2015

ONLY INDIA Introduces It's All New Winter Wonderland AW'15 Collection

~Layer up and stay warm by stocking up on ONLY’s new coat collection~

Mumbai, December: With temperatures taking a dip and a welcome nip in the air, the return of winter has us excited! There’s nothing like being reunited with the chilly winter when you have all that you need to leave home with a stylish yet cosy foot forward. And to help you do that, ONLY India announces it’s all new LIMITED EDITION WINTER WONDERLAND COLLECTION that only promises to add to that holiday cheer.


Choose from an array of newly introduced styles and cover-ups such as knitted turtlenecks, classy cardigans, leather jackets and knitwear, from ONLY India’s new collection. With a covetable line-up of winter cover ups, we feel extremely fortunate to not have to look too far to get a head start on our winter wish list.

Note to the Wise: This limited edition collection is available in ONLY India stores across the country! 

Zip Up Cropped Jackets

Zipped up, cropped biker jackets for the one who likes to explore the wild side. 



Open Jackets

Wearing a beautiful dress and don’t want to cover it? We have just the solution for you.





Fancy Necks

Have a plain dress, or a plain top – still stand out in the party with this wrapper!







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Thursday, December 3, 2015

VERO MODA’s DRESS FESTIVAL PROMISES TO SPREAD SOME HOLIDAY CHEER!

~ Buy Any Two Dresses from VERO MODA and Get 30% off On Them~


Bold and bright or sleek and stylish, a good dress is an essential component in every girl’s wardrobe. Let’s face it, dresses in general are easy, fuss free and perfect for any occasion. With the party season drawing closer, there are weddings to attend, parties to hit up and dinner dates you got to keep; and such good times need equally great outfits to match.

So to ensure that you are fabulously well turned out for each and every occasion, VERO MODA brings to you its Dress Festival. Aimed to make your shopping and holiday season ever more glorious, this offer from 7th to 25th December allows shoppers to buy any two dresses from its current AW’15 collection with a 30% off discount on those dresses.

Choose from an array of dresses in trendy 3D fabrics, pretty palettes and reworked prints! From delicate lace styles ideal for weddings and date nights, to form-flattering shifts and show stopping maxis and floor length gowns, we have a style and shape to compliment you.

Head to a VERO MODA store near you and indulge in some Dress Therapy

Happy December!

Event Details -
Where: VERO MODA outlets across the country
Date:  7th to 25th December 2015
Time: 10 a.m. onwards
Offer: Buy any two dresses and get 30% off on those dresses
T&C: Offer Valid only on Dresses

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