Beauty And The Blogger : The Obstacle Course

Hello my lovelies,

Finally it's the weekend again. It's been quite a hectic yet interesting week full of events plus I shot some cool vlogs...lot's of celeb inspired videos which coming up soon on my Youtube channel, so stay tuned.

So I decided to catch up on where I'd left off on Beauty and the Blogger, India first web reality show pairing a model and a blogger.

So after the underwater task it's time for the obstacle course having 4 levels which tests the co-ordination and commitment of the model-blogger team towards each other.

Level 1 is a ramp walk where the tables turn and instead of the models, the bloggers have to walk the ramp but since it's an obstacle course, it's obviously not going to be without obstacles!

The next level requires the models to burst balloons tied to a rod with their mouth using a pin. They need to jump and perform this task seamlessly as the balloons are tied at a height.

Up next another task for the bloggers which requires them to squeeze through tyres of various sizes, the obstacle here being the smallest tyre sizes possible!

And finally the last level of the obstacle round requires the models to collect flags, sounds easy right, only it's in a pool of mud, then wash themselves clean and change into clean clothes, get gorgeous with make up et all and transform into a beauty again in 10 minutes!

So if all this sounds interesting to you and you want to see the beauties and bloggers go through the grind, here's the video, Enjoy!

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Colobar Perfect Match BB Cream

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The formulation promises a lightweight consistency making your skin look fresh, radiant and cared for with superior coverage to deliver that perfect match you have been dreaming of. The Colorbar Perfect Match BB cream is made up of expert actives from USA containing potent botanicals like Apple Extract, Aloe Vera, Sandalwood and Cucumber. It also has a broad spectrum sun protection of SPF 20.

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Lakme 9 to 5 Super Sunscreen Review

Hello my beautiful girls,

I've always said that using a good sunscreen in this scorching heat is a must! Recently I got the Lakme 9 to 5 Super Sunscreen to review and as you know in my Skin Care Routine I mentioned that I was looking for a good sunscreen so I thought of trying it out. If haven't already seen it, check it out here..

I’ve used a few Lakme 9 to 5 products and they have been good so far and thus I didn't have any apprehensions trying the Sunscreen.

The Lakme 9 to 5 Super Sunscreen comes in two variants – Hydrating Sunscreen for normal/dry skin and Mattifying Sunscreen for oily skin. It contains SPF 50 which gives your skin optimum protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Starting with the Hydrating Sunscreen, even though I have oily skin it worked rather well. It has a liquid like consistency, and is white in colour. It glides on very easily and does not leave white patches; this is something I love about the product as all the other sunscreens I’ve tried make my skin look patchy. Since its SPF 50 it gives good protection against the sun and doesn't feel greasy at all. I applied it in the morning but by late afternoon I had to re-apply it as I was still going to be out in the sun. The good part about this sunscreen is that it is very lightweight and I can easily wear it under my makeup without it looking cakey.

The Mattifying Sunscreen is a little thicker in consistency and non-sticky. The face looks a little white as soon as you apply it but in a few minutes it settles down. Otherwise it works just like the Hydrating Sunscreen. If you have really oily skin, this is the product I’d highly recommend. It stays true to its name and keeps your face matte for at least a couple of hours.

The packing is quite simple they both come in a pinkish bottle with a golden cap and a pump dispenser. They are easy to carry around and do not leak.

A major problem with this product is its pricing; a 30ml bottle costs you Rs. 500 which is quite expensive in comparison to other brands. And since you need to re-apply it every few hours, it will get over much sooner.

In all it is a good product if you are the kind of person who prefers quality over quantity and now that I've used it for a while I find it much better than my earlier sunscreen in terms of protection from tanning and sunburn. It also gives your skin a nice even tone, which is perfect for the days you want to go out without any makeup.

So this is it from my side, do let me know if you have tried the product and what do you think of it in the comments section below. Also subscribe to my YouTube channel, FOMO Fashion On My Own for many of my makeup and hairstyle videos.

XOXO

Play Date With Dove!

Hello all you beautiful people,

So I had a fab Sunday thanks to the amazing Dove event hosted by Indiblogger.in. It was held at J W Marriot and I had such a ball that I had to share it with you guys.

  Great ambiance, pretty lamps completed the decor 

Keeping in line with Dove’s colors, the dress code was white, I wore a white top with blue denims (classic and my favourite combo)

OFTD : White top with blue denims

Upon arriving, we were given different coloured wrist bands based on which we were divided into 12 groups of 10 each. Then we chose some playful names for our groups like the big bang, the bun games, fringe benefits etc. My group was called messy buns ;) We spent sometime to know our team mates better and then began the games!

 Group photos, can you spot me?

The first activity was a Zumba session where Zumba trainers taught us some moves. This really got the crowd pumped and being the first Zumba session for most of us including me, it was a great experience. The energy in the room was infectious and set the ball rolling for a fun filled evening.

Up next was a a HUGE pool with colourful balls in it and it also had some grey coloured balls with Dove written on them. Groups of five could play the game at a time, 3 inside the pool collecting the grey Dove balls and 2 standing outside with buckets to catch those balls. There was great team spirit and everyone was cheering for one another. Our team collected 182 balls!

Next on the fun list was a larger than life jigsaw puzzle which had to be completed in the least amount of time possible.Our team completed it in less than 3 minutes.

Puzzle solving :)

The next game was called 'Hips Don’t Lie' where we had to hula hoop for the longest time to win. This game was really fun as none of us knew how to do it but we all tried and had a good laugh over it.

After that it was time for some hair play. We were given 4 minutes each to style each other's hair. There were also some pretty accessories to help us jazz up the look. 

My pretty bubble ponytail courtesy my teammate Mayuri :)

After that it was time for some pampering at the Dove Salon, a massive room with mirrors all around. I got my hair styled by Yasmine into pretty waves. I think she did a great job. For me, this was the highlight of my day, it completely transformed my look.

Yasmine working her magic on my hair at the Dove salon

Then we moved to the pool side for the bartender game where a bartender gave us tips on how to mix drinks, then 2 people from each team were called, one to mix the drink and the other to taste it. We were judged on who made the finest drink. Our team came in third :)

Quick selfie with Shonima and Shanaya before the bartending game

And finally it was time for dinner, a huge spread of amazing food followed by some awesome desserts. I couldn't get enough of the mud pies.

Lastly was the Award Ceremony where the team with highest points won a gift voucher worth Rs. 5000 that can be claimed at any Lakme Salon.

But before the day finally ended, there was one last game where the participant had go inside a crystal maze and collect Dove birdies. I very enthusiastically volunteered to play the game and had a blast. It reminded me of this game show called Crystal Maze, it used to come back in the day in early 90's. Have any of you seen it? 
Since my opponent and I had collected almost the number of Doves we both won a voucher, yay!!

  Me inside the crystal maze collecting Dove birdies

Finally the games ended and the dance floor was thrown open, we danced for almost 2 hours!! 

Overall it was a really fun event, I made a lot of crazy friends (see the pictures below for proof) and it was very well organized by Dove and Indiblogger.in.  Honestly I didn't expect it to be so much fun but it turned out to be 'legen wait for it dary!' 

Madness with Nivedita and Mayuri

 Another one with Nivedita and Mayuri

Posers : Ruhi, Nivedita, Mayuri and Moi ;)

And some more posing for pictures :)

So here’s a shout out to Team Dove and Indiblogger.in. Thanks for having me there, I completely loved the idea and had it was definitely a Sunday well spent.

P.S. Thank you for the hamper and I loved the Dove pin, will be wearing it for sure :) 

Goodies from Dove

Dove birdie pin :)

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An Insight into the world of TIGI !!!

Hello ladies,

So last week I attended a blogger's meet at the TIGI zone in Mumbai and got an insight into the world of TIGI by hair experts Keiron Webb and Rohit Solanki.

    Keiron Webb from TIGI's international Creative Team and Rohit Solanki from TIGI India

For those of you who don't know, TIGI is a high end hair care brand with a lot of sub brands but at the moment only products from their Bed Head and S Factor range are available in India.

Bed Head TIGI  is all about youth culture, attitude and texture, one look at their product names and packaging and you'll know what I mean :)

 Product range of Bed Head TIGI

The packaging is so colorful and lively, I had to put two pictures :)

Until now Bed Head's main strength used to be the wide range of styling products used for smoothing (After Party), frizz control (Control Freak), shine (Head Rush), volumizing (Superstar), thickening (Small Talk) and hairsprays (Masterpiece, Fun Times, Hard Head etc.)

But after joining hands with HUL who invested a good amount in R & D, Bed Head has many wash & care products ranging from daily (Elasticate), color care (Dumb Blonde) to severely damaged hair (Urban Antidotes) to boast about.

Bed Head TIGI's wash & care range

But the styling products which caught my attention were candy fixations! And true to their name, they are made of sucrose. Interesting right? It's available in Mega Whip (texture), Sugar Dust (instant volume), Totally Baked (Preps blow-drys), Sugar Shock (waves) and Glaze Haze (fight humidity)

Bed Head's Candy Fixation range on the top shelf and more TIGI products.

In fact Keiron was generous enough to demonstrate the right use of some of the Bed Head products and the results were quite true to the claims.

 

Keiron Webb putting some of the Bed Head TIGI products to test

Now coming to the other brand S Factor, this one is more about exemplifying female beauty giving you, soft, shiny, silky, smooth and sensational hair!! S Factor has wash & care products for daily use, repair, color protection and smoothing as well as products for shine with pretty names like Diamond Dreams, Dream Drops etc. and styling products 

Products from the S Factor range

Unfortunately, for this range it was a quick run through as we were pressed for time. But it sounded promising. And if I happen to get my hands onto them, I'll keep you guys posted :)

Me with Rohit Solanki and Keiron Webb from the TIGI team

I also got some Bed Head goodies, Ego Boost which is a leave in conditioner and split-end mender and Sugar Dust. I'll try them soon and share my experience with you'll.

Inside my goodie bag :)

Hope you guys enjoyed this post :) If you have any questions let me know in the comments and do subscribe to my channel on Youtube for my vlogs :)

P.S. Here's my review of Bed Head TIGI's Elasticate Shampoo and Conditioner.

Exciting News from FOMO!

Hello my lovelies,

Hope you are doing good and if not I'm sure this news ought to make you feel fantastic or at least I hope so :)

I've long been contemplating with the idea and finally decided to go ahead with it.

Starting this Monday, you guys will get a double dose of FOMO every week! Yay!! (that better be your reaction ;) That's right from next week on wards you'll see me every Monday and Thursday, so mark your calendars.

And to make sure you do not miss a single makeup, hairstyle, DIY, celeb look or review video, SUBSCRIBE now!

Too bored to read, then check out the video :)

Welcome to FOMO Fashion On My Own!

Hey guys,

We have a beauty channel of the same name, FOMO Fashion On My Own on Youtube :) Some of you know us but  quite a few of you don't, so we thought why not start a blog and broaden our horizons to connect with many more of you :)

We know most people migrate from a blog to a vlog but our story is the other way around. We are beauty enthusiasts and love trying out new hairstyles, make up, nail art , review products, celebrity inspired looks and all that good stuff.

We are also an official vlogger for Be Beautiful, a Hindustan Unilever initiative.

So come be a part of our journey...We'll try our best to make it interesting ;)

P.S. Here's a small clip on what FOMO is all about. Enjoy!