Chiconomical

January always bring with it, lots of parties and while we all love to dress up, everyone has those days when you simply can't be bothered with the fuss of wearing pretty dresses and wanna wear your old favorite denims and still look chic. Well, I feel the same (always) and that's how I came up with today's look.


For this look I paired my denims with a simple peplum top. I think every girl should have a nice peplum top in her wardrobe. This is one style that suits practically everyone and instantly upgrads your look. Add a jacket for those cold walks back home and a nice pair of heels and you're all set. A simple, no fuss look that can be put together in minutes. Oh, and if all else fails, you can always fall back on the classic red lip. Trust me, everything is better with red lipstick.

Quick Tips to Wear Denims to A Party:

• Easiest way to upstyle a pair of denims is to wear it with a fun top. I'd say go for a beaded or sequined top and keep the rest of it simple.
• Not a sequins girl? Wear a simple tee and then a bright jacket for a no fuss but fun look. 
• A simple solid colored tshirt, jeans and a statment necklace are all one needs for a casual party. Add a pair of heels for extra oomph. 
• Running late and don't have time for all of the above? Just wear bright lipstick and pull your hair up in a messy ponytail. 
• Finally, remember that what you wear isn't as important as what you are. If you're having fun, doesn't matter if you're wearing a pair of sweats! You'll still be the prettiest girl there! 

BB cream? I really don't want to sound like an beauty illiterate, but I really haven't used a BB cream before. Yes, I've heard it's a Beauty and Benefit Cream (thank you sister dear for that description) and is essentially a tinted moisturiser, but I  never really used one. So when I got a mail asking me to to be a part of the Fair and Lovely BB Cream launch, of course I said yes! Who doesn't want to learn how to use makeup that doesn't require complex instructions to make you look pretty!

So off I went on a Sunny Sunday to Novotel Hotel to learn and enjoy. The day started off with a interesting 'introduce you're fellow blogger' session and the day's activities became increasingly enjoyable. I came home with a gorgeous little hamper and my very first, BB cream! I've used it for about a week since I got it (I got an eye infection last weekend and it's been strictly no make for me).

The hamper I got at the event!

And look how lovely it was inside too!

A small snippet of what the even was like

And some more shenanigans from the event.

The Fair & Lovely BB cream comes in the trademark pink and white packaging and they say that it tone works very well for people with the Indian Skin tone and is tailored to a hot and humid climate. Its Rose Gold shade has that perfect shade which works well for Indian women, unlike Caucasian skin tones that most of the other BB Creams cater to. They say that its the First Ever Matte Vasnishing Cream! This makes me quite interested because I have extremely oily skin. Thankfully, this BB Cream doesn't make me look like an oil painting. It isn't oil based so that's a plus for anyone with skin that can fry eggs.

Swatch without blending the Fair & Lovely BB Cream

Swatch After Blending the Fair & Lovely BB Cream

Coverage? It gives an extremely light coverage and will hide minor spots easily, giving you even toned skin. You can take a look at the swatch above to get a better idea. I like that post application you feel like you haven't got any makeup on, and think this works well for days when you can't be bothered to spend time putting on make up (read, every single day in my life). Oh, and there is this delicious faint smell once you apply it. It smells a little like rose gold? Erm.. Sorry I'm rubbish at describing smells, so I shan't even try! Let's just say its a good, not very overpowering sent.

However, I have a feeling (eventhough I'm assured that rigorous product testing proved otherwise), that it may not work for darker skin tones. It does have SPF 15 so its great if you forget your sunscreen at home. Still, for the Indian summers, I suggest you wear a sunscreen in spite of the SPF rating. Finally, I was glad that it didn't melt off my face when I walked in the sun for hours, but I feel that it might clog my pores a little, seeing as I had a few extra spots on my face the next day. Overall, its still a pretty great product and if you must have one item in your bag, its gotta be this!

Talking about minimalistic baggage, I was set the fun task of styling a look for "Essentials for a Roadtrip with my friends! Well, road trips in my world are seldom planned with a lot of time, and require a very laid back, quick fix packing. Of course, I haven't been on a holiday for ages now, but that doesn't mean I can't dream right?! So here's the look I came up with!






I was asked to list out my essentials for a roadtrip and turns out don't need much. I usually get my bag, my comfy shoes, my bottle of water, sunglasses and of course my makeup. That usually involves sunscreen, a bit of light foundation and a compact to set the whole thing. Turns out, I really can get the result similar to all of this by simply carrying the Fair & Lovely BB Cream. Oh Btw, other than lip balm and the Fair & Lovely BB Cream, I don't have anything on in all of these pictures, make-up wise. I quite like the free space in my bag due to this. (More opportunities to shop, obviously).

Finally, here are my Pros, Cons and the Final Verdict for the Fair & Lovely BB Cream

Pros:
Low cost, one of the best value for money BB creams in the market.
Matte! This is a heaven sent for women who have oily skin like me.
Blends well, its almost like you aren't really wearing anything.
Light coverage, which may be a con for many people, but I rather like it since its more of an everyday wear product.

Cons:
Packaging. I wish the nozzle was smaller, and I tend to press to hard and a lot of excess cream gets dispensed and wasted.
May not suit darker skintones as only one shade is available.

Product: Fair & Lovely BB Cream
My Rating: 4/5
Price: Fair & Lovely BB Cream is available at for Rs.169 for 40g, Rs.79 for 18 gm & Rs.49 for 9 gm.

Final Verdict: This is a great product, given the price range. If you skin tends to dry out, I suggest a moisturiser before applying this. I wish they would make it in different skin tones.

Today's outfit post was supposed to be posted almost a month ago, but somehow I never got around to editing the pictures. Well, better late than never I suppose.
If you live in Mumbai, you probably travel a lot by public transport. Unless your a Millionare. Or you have super wings that nobody knows about and fly to work. Or you have the patience of a saint in the city's traffic.I currently use pretty much all the top ways to travel in this city (read train, bus, walking, auto, etc etc). Trains usually have people of all classes traveling together, and many of my friends ask me how I can stand the stares when I wear slightly revealing clothes on the train or the bus. Well, a little bit of smart dressing can help imho. If you travel using public transport and dont want people to give you the "what on earth is she wearing" or "man that's too much skin" look, just use that layering trick we all hear about. No, we can't all have personal bodyguards to protect our modesty, but then, that's why we have tons of coverups no?




I love this little dress/tunic thing but I always fret about the length. One way I wear it (whenever I'm not taking the car) is to pair it with leggings/tights. A cropped jacked covers the arms and you end up with a totally public approved look. Loose the jacked and tights when you get there, and you're all ready for that pool party you've been dreaming about for weeks.





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Layering necklaces is a trend I've wanted to try for quite some time. Okay, correction, its a trend I used to rock when I was kid, but somehow lost in that transition that we all must make from being a child to a sensible adult. Well, I've decided I don't quite like this whole 'adult' business. Hence, today's outfit.







Some days I wish to dress exactly the way I feel inside. For the past couple of days, I've been frustrated with quite a few things and this is reflected in today's outfit. So I look like a caricature of the wicked witch of the west, I know it and its awrite. Since what I wear is my form of expression, excuse me while I look the way I feel. Oh, well, lets hope this feeling passes by the time I celebrate my birthday. (Less than a week yo!)

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So its Halloween. While I have no time to celebrate anything other than tests getting over, I decided if I couldn't go and celebrate I could atleast have a little Halloween feeling at home (Its awrite to wear pretty clothes and study at home right?). This is the most 'angelic' dress that I own. While I don't have angel wings and a halo, not to mention time to take loads of outfit pictures, its still a pretty cool dress innit? Promise I'l style it much better next time!

Till last month, I used to love Monday mornings. It was the only day of the week when I could reach Uni a bit late and sleep a little more. This Monday wasn't like that. I have be up since about 5.30 and have been on my feet the whole day. Not to mention I need to study for a dozen tests and time seems to fly.
So what do you wear on days like these? Why comfort clothing of course!







This is my lets get ready while trying to study outfit. Throw on a baggy shirt with a pair of pretty coral leggings. Hair piled up in a messy knot since there's no time to comb it and add oversized earrings to complete the look. While its nothing out of the ordinary, its something I stand by. Fashion doesn't need to always been perfect right? Sometimes, chucking things on still makes them look pretty (well, unless you chuck on a pair of mismatched socks...those never seem to get trendy no matter how much I try!)

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PS: Is anyone a fan of the Bangles song my post is named after?! Its such an amazing song that reflects monday blues perfectly no?