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Yep, I signed up for a a few more months of Fab Bag goodness. I did face huge issues with the February fab bag (which I still haven't received)  but I got the March 2016 bag pretty early. However, more on that later...lets talk about this month's Fab Bag.


The theme for this month was more power to you, however I wish it packed a bigger punch. It seems every month, fab bag decides there's one makeup brand/product that will be the star and most of the other products tend to be added as fillers that don't actually do much for me personally.

Here's a look at the products I received:

1. Divo Eyelash Curler: Rs. 125

So everytime I look at an eyelash curler I have an instant flashback to one of the scenes from The Devil Wear Prada and honestly, I'm the girl who didn't even know what these were till a couple of years ago. I've never owned one so this is a welcome addition to my beauty stash. Now if only I could gather up the courage to use it without fear of plucking all my eyelashes out or poking my eye out!

2. Wella Professionals - Elements Renewing Mask (Rs. 215 for 30 ml) & Elements Renewing Shampoo (Rs. 117 for 30 ml)

I've recently seen lots of reviews from bloggers who when to the launch of this new Wella range and have heard rave reviews about it. These deluxe sized samples should be enough to give me an idea about it. Looking forward to using them and figuring out what the deal is.

3. Suganda Neem Green Tea Plant Mask: Rs. 400 for 25 gm

So I don't like receiving two similar items in the same bag but since this is green tea, I can make an exception. I'm a fan of neem and green tea so I just hope this mask has all the goodness of the real thing! Plus, its handmade in India which is a big win for supporting local brands....and did I mention its organic?

4. SUGAR cosmetics It's A-Pout-Time! Vivid Lipstick - Coraline in the City: Rs. 599

Finally, the star of the bag, the SUGAR Cosmetics's much hyped new lipstick. I got coraline in the city which is a coral shade that's surprisingly long lasting (lasted all day through office, although I may have skipped lunch that day so can't vouch for post lunch staying power). It's not very bright as coral shades go which is a good thing in my book. Stay tuned for a full review that's coming up very soon!

All in all, this is an average mix of things. I like the lipstick and the face mask, however I wish they hadn't given two masks in the same bag. If you really want to get your hands on the lipstick, this is a good bargain as everything else is an added bonus.

It seems that I've developed a new found fetish for beauty boxes. In my search to find a box for every kind of girl out there, I stumbled upon the Nature's Co Beauty Box which frankly what one of the most exiting things ever! Why you ask? Well, it s an all organic, all vegan beauty box!!


I actually got the first one in January but sadly I never got around to doing a review for it. (Bad blogger Quirky!) Well, fret not cos I'm here now with the 411 on the January box. The January box was actually a bag, a really spacious and very re-usable pouch/bag. Here's a look at all the things I got in my January Nature's Co Box themed "After Party"


1. Marigold Hair Cleanser and Conditioner
After all the stressful partying and styling, this conditioner claims to rejuvenate your tresses. It's supposed to be full of anti-oxidant and hair strengthening properties. I haven't yet gotten around to using it but the travel friendly sizes are sure handy and I can imagine taking them with me for a weekend away.

2. Deep Tissue Relaxing Massage Balm:
This newy launched balm was a life saver and I've been using it on and off ever since I received it. It is a cream and isn't very sticky which is something I like in my massage balms since I usually apply them at night and don't like my tshirt sticking to me when I sleep. It does work to reduce the pain and a little goes a long way. One of those things that is definitely on my list to buy.

3. Irish Moss Body Butter:
Body butter is something I've received a lot this month. This one is a pale green color and smells foresty. Its whipped body butter and as soon as you open it you can feel the lightness. I think its going to come in handy once the heat of summer settles in. Not completely non-sticky but still better than a typical moisturiser.

4. Vanilla Lip Butter:
Ok, this little sample size product actually goes a long way. It smells like warm butter cookies and I've been carrying it around everywhere forgoing my usual lip balms simply because this smells so delicious! It does need to be re-applied every few hours though, but when it smells like home, who cares right?

5. Eucalyptus Eye Pillow:
An eye pillow? I honestly had never heard of this before and this is pretty much my favorite item in the bag. I've used it on numerous occasions and the eucalyptus does help to control your breathing. I am absolutely in love with this. If there's one thing you need after a stressful day in front of a computer, its an eye pillow!

Happy Women's Day to all the ladies out there!! Its the day when the world acknowledges and celebrates everything that you do for it.

Yep, all those hours that mom spent silently supporting you, those long nights when sister stayed up with you during your exams, those nights when you got home late and your wife heated the dinner to make sure you had a hot meal....all the variations of these things, while you should appreciate it everyday, if you don't, boys! today's your chance. Go tell all those lovely ladies in your life how important they are.



Today's outfit is all about those colors of love that are associated with women in pop culture. Strong, independant and business like and yet inherently soft. A woman is all those things and that's exactly what I want to show in this outfit. I love this outfit and I'm afraid its my last outfit post from the lovely city of joy. I've shifted back to my very own city, (yep, hello traffic and madness) rather unexpectedly and this post is the last one, till I see Kolkata again! But for now, I leave you with this look and a lot of love.

Ladies, celebrate today and gentleman, celebrate and appreciate the women in your life!