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Lately I have been migrating a lot towards monochrome outfits paired with dark and bold lips. Reds and oranges are my go to colours these days…a trend which a lot of bloggers are following. Special mention goes to one of my favourite blogger Blair from Atlantic Pacific blog who always dons a bright and bold lip colour in her blog posts. So taking inspiration from her I have paired my black lace sweat-shirt that I got from Hong Kong with my old white Mango skirt..What is your take on this trend??

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Sweatshirt – Sixty Eight , 30$ , 2013;
Skirt – Mango , 24$ , 2009;
Clutch – Azul by Moussy , 40$ , 2013;
Shoes – Zara , 30$ on Sale , 2013;
Slave bracelet – Monki , 10$ , 2013;
Sunglasses – Zara , 45$ , 2012;
Watch – Marc Jacobs , gift , 2013;
Bow ring – Jill Stuart , gift , 2013;

P.S.I had been featured on Zara India Facebook page last month..check it out here.

Helioplex Sunscreen : Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock Review

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I have always been sensitive to sunscreens. All the sunscreens I have tried in the past ( even the oil free ones ) broke me out…untill I found Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 45 with helioplex. This sunscreen is really dry as the name suggests!!

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I bought it few years back in Dubai for 6$. I have been using it for 3 years now ( it has long shelf-life). Also a little product goes a long way and also because sadly I am not regular with sunscreens…

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It comes in a variety of SPFs such as 30, 45, 55, 70 and even 100!! The one I have is SPF 45. It also has helioplex and broad spectrum. Helioplex is a formulation of broad-spectrum ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) skin protection containing avobenzone and oxybenzone made by Neutrogena. It is non-comedogenic and so it doesn’t clog pores. It is to be applied 15 minutes before sun-exposure which I like:) I hate sunscreens that say 30-45 minutes before going out as I generally apply sunscreen as my base and I don’t wanna start doing make-up 45 minutes before going out!!

It is a white and creamy product and dries to give a matte and oil-free finish. I use it under my make-up and it acts as a good moisturizing base. Make up goes on smoothly over it. It becomes oily after a few hours but a blotting paper or a touch-up with compact powder takes care of that. Also it is non-greasy, water-proof and sweat-proof.

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I have an oily and sensitive skin and so far this is the best product I have come across. Those with normal or dry skin may find it too drying. Also it has a kind of medicinal scent so some people may not like it. But be careful as if it enters the eyes it burns a lot.

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Wow!!It has been a long time since I did a blog post. I had been away on a vacation for a good one and a half months and now down with cold, cough and fever. So while I am at home taking rest, I thought why not do a loving lately post as they are the easiest and the most fun to do!! Hope you guys missed my posts as much as I did!!
Miniature croissants in different flavours from Takashimaya 高島屋 in Namba..

Hello Kitty candy..love Japan for all the kawai packaging..

Home sweet home after a long day!!

Vintage Louis Vuitton at Tennoji flea market..

New perfumes for hubby..

Trying out new face masks from the Korean brand Skin Garden..

New eye brow pencil from Shiseido..

Green tea and sesame doughnut from Gramercy New York..

Zara Floral Sweatshirt

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Well I wore this Zara floral sweatshirt first and the last time for eating Chinese food at Ma’s Chinese restaurant in Garden City Building in Honmachi. The food was good, very close to Indian-Chinese and the restaurant was empty – everything I like!! And the best part is that they gave a doggy bag – very unusual in Japan.. Now coming back to this sweatshirt..I wore it whole day so I washed it according to the instructions but the black color from the neck spread everywhere making it impossible to wear again. Luckily when I took it back to Zara in Shinsaibashi, they readily accepted it and gave my money back. It’s all good at the end but this is the second time the same problem happened to me with a Zara clothing..very bad Zara!!

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Sweatshirt – Zara , 32$ on Sale, 2013;
Skirt – Forever 21 , 15$, 2013;
Bag - GU, 20$, 2013;
Sunglasses – Natural Beauty Basic, 10$(on Sale), 2013;
Shoes – random shop ( 心斎橋 )Shinsaibashi, ( 大阪 ) Osaka, 20$, 2013;
Gold Bracelet - H&M , 8$,2013;
Ring – Before the boom Osaka , 12$, 2013;
Socks – Tutuanna , 3$, 2013;

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Kao Cape Keep & Reset Hairspray Review

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It is a hard job for me to find a hair spray in Japan. International brands are not easily available ( and if I ever find them, they cost an arm and leg ). I have used Kao hairspray in the past and when I saw Kao Keep and Reset hairspray in Matsumoto Kiyoshi I just grabbed it. Kao Keep and Reset hair spray is one of the best Japanese hair sprays around and the best part is that it is easily available and not expensive at 6$.

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This hair spray as promised keeps the hair in place and also allows to re-style easily. It claims to have some “intelligent keep and reset ingredients” which allows different kinds of movement and easy re-setting if you want.

Well it is one of the best hair sprays I have ever used because it never leaves white residue on hair. Also the hair looks glossy and feels soft unlike some hair sprays that make your hair crunchy after use. Also it is non-greasy so hair looks natural.

The only downside is that I felt that I was having hair fall if I used it regularly. So I just use it sometimes now. But I’m not 100% sure if this hair spray was the cause of my hair fall because I still have hair fall ( only lesser!!)

Things to do in Seoul South Korea 2

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Here are some pictures from our next two days in Seoul South Korea. We checked out of Conrad Seoul after an early lunch at a Korean restaurant at IFC Mall just below our hotel. We couldn’t decide where to stay that’s why we had booked two hotels..so this time we checked into Park Hyatt in Gangnam which is a central area in Seoul. I loved the hotel specially the large windows overlooking the busy city and the open bathroom. We visited Myeong Dong Market which is a very busy market with international brands and a lot of Korean cosmetic brands. We also went to Garosugil known for it’s galleries, restaurants, bars, cafes, as well as clothing boutiques and art design bookshops. Had some caramel eclairs and coffee there and visited some department stores in Apgujeong Rodeo Street. Apgujeong is an upmarket residential, fashion, shopping, and educational area. We also visited 7 Luck Casino in Intercontinental Hotel but sadly I didn’t win anything. The last day we visited Dongdaemun, a large commercial district comprising traditional markets and shopping centres. I bought some stuff from Doota mall there which you can see here. So this was everything we could squeeze in our short trip to Seoul South Korea.

Our room at Park Hyatt Seoul..

I am wearing Zara top , Lokhandwala Complex Skirt , H&M Blazer , GU bag , Marc Jacobs sunglasses , Last Chance Osaka belt and boots from Namba City…

I am wearing Zara top and Forever 21 skirt..

Omiyage from Seoul..

Korean food in IFC Mall below Conrad Seoul..

Caramel eclairs in Garosugil..

Steakhouse Review : Cosmopolitan Grill, Grand Front Osaka ザコスモポリタン

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So today I have a steakhouse review for you guys. I went to ザコスモポリタン Cosmopolitan Grill in Grand Front Osaka few days back. It is a fancy steakhouse on the top-most floor of Grand Front Osaka. Hubby had their Wagyu beef steak with onion sauce which he liked. I opted for “Kyoto free range chicken” that came with some Japanese style onion sauce. For appetisers we had mezze plate with hummus, baba ghanoush, fetta and sun dried pita. It was really nice and my favorite from the menu. I am not a fan of their chicken though..It lacked in flavours. And the portion size was too big according to me. Also the food was expensive…although it’s a good place if you want to celebrate some special occasion. The interior is nice but minimal with a good view of Umeda and Westin Hotel..Go there if you have a lot of cash and don’t know what to do with it!!

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I was wearing..
Shirt – Forever 21 , 20$, 2013;
Skirt – H&M , 26$, 2011;
Clutch – Zara , 60$, 2013;
Socks – Tutuanna Osaka , 3$, 2013;
Sunglasses - Zara, 45$, 2012;
Shoes – random shop ( 心斎橋 )Shinsaibashi, ( 大阪 ) Osaka, 20$, 2013;
Knuckle ring – Forever 21 フォーエバー21, 1.8$, 2013;
Stone ring - Forever 21, 4$,2013;
Cuff – The Stone Market , 16$, 2011;

Things to do in Seoul South Korea

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Here are some pictures from our trip to Seoul South Korea few months back. We were there for just 3 days but I guess it’s enough for doing Seoul and anyways it’s just 1.5 hours from Osaka, so we can visit again. We took an early morning flight from Osaka and checked into Conrad Seoul in Yeongdeungpo-gu. The hotel is new with amazing interiors and IFC Mall just below it. We did a lot of sight-seeing on the first day itself. We started with the beautiful Gyeong-bok Palace which is big and beautiful, went to the museum there and then went to Samchung-Dong which is a hilly neighbourhood with art-galleries, restaurants and traditional Korean houses called “hanok”. After that we went to Buckchon Hanok village which is very similar to Samchung-Dong. We had awesome waffles and coffee there and took a cab to Myeong-Dong Nanta Theatre. Nanta is a non-verbal performance which integrates Korea’s traditional rhythm, Samulnori with comedy and drama in the kitchen. It was really nice and entertaining and highly recommended if you ever visit Seoul, South Korea. We finished the day with dinner at ティージーアイエフ TGIF (there are not many TGIFs in Osaka). And finally took a cab back to the hotel..cabs are super expensive in Osaka and it was nice to take cabs to go everywhere in Seoul:)

Lobby of Conrad, Seoul, South Korea

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Our room at Conrad, Seoul

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Breakfast at Conrad…

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Gyenng-bok Palace…

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Coffee and waffles with honey and fresh fruits at Buckchon Hanok village..

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Entrance of Nanta Theatre..

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Dinner at TGIF, Myeong-Dong, Seoul

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I am wearing H&M dress, GU bag, Marc Jacobs sunglasses, Shoes from a shop in Osaka, Tag Heuer watch, Forever 21 and H&M bracelet, tights from Tutuanna, on my lips MAC Lady Bug.

Gucci Guilty Review グッチギルティー

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So today I am going to do Gucci Guilty review グッチギルティー. Gucci says that this fragrance is for a “21st century beauty” who is “young, audacious, discerning..an iconoclast who lives life at full throttle..sexy and slightly dangerous”. Well I don’t know about all this but all I can say is that グッチギルティー Gucci Guilty perfume is very modern and wearable. It is a grown up scent, very rich and elegant. I feel so sophisticated wearing it. Although the scent is subtle and I can’t smell it on me..I always get complements when I wear it.

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My husband gave it to me as one of the birthday presents; but I saw it in Shinsaibashi ( which a shopping area in Osaka ) on sale for 30$ for a 30ml bottle. It comes in a very eye-catching bottle with inter-locking “G” creating a window to see the product inside. I love the packaging, it is very sleek and high end. It looks gorgeous on my sink.

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Gucci Guilty perfume is more fruity than floral. The top notes give off a nice and happy citrus start, the heart of the perfume has a soft hint of lilac and fruity notes continuing with a peppery scent. There is also vanilla notes in the final stages. So it is more woody and warm. It is suitable for my work place when used in a small amount and I generally use a heavier amount during evenings or when going out.

So this was my Gucci Guilty review. I love the scent but my only complaint is that it doesn’t even last for an hour on me. I need to re-apply it often..it would be great if Gucci could do something about it…

If you are interested to know what other things I got for my birthday, check it out below (if you haven’t seen it already )

How to wear white on white : Forever 21 shirt + Mango skirt

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This is my first attempt to wear white on white. I think it looks super cool and modern. I always wanted this pairing but didn’t have a perfect white shirt to go with my white skirt..until I found this gorgeous Forever 21 shirt. This Forever 21 shirt is everything I ever wanted, nice soft flowy material and a statement collar with a little black peek-a-boo detail. I tried to add some color with red lips and a blue cross body bag. Wore this total white outfit for dinner at Donnagolosi ドンナゴロージ @ Grand Front Osaka. We went there over the weekend (again) to enjoy their signature steak and alcohol infused lemonade. I had a sumptuous 3 course meal, which included assorted appetizers, steak grilled to perfection and to top it off a delightfully sinful dessert. The ambience adds to the quaint Italian charm along with an amazing birds eye view of Umeda through their all glass french windows. Perfect for my white on white debut!!

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Shirt - Forever 21 , 20$, 2013;
Skirt - Mango , 24$, 2009;
Belt – Forever New , 9$, 2008;
Shoes - Zara , 30$ on Sale;
Bag - DKNY , gift, 2013;
Sunglasses – Marc Jacobs マークジェイコブス , 130$, 2013;
Watch – Marc Jacobs マークジェイコブス , gift from hubby, 2013;
Cuff – Forever 21 フォーエバー21 , 8$, 2013;
Knuckle ring – Forever 21 フォーエバー21, 1.8$, 2013;

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