The thing with Ladies Watches is as they say, “A woman can never have enough clothes and shoes”, and the same rule of thumb applies for a wristwatch. It would not be wrong to say that a wristwatch is the handiest staple accessory for the woman of today, who believes in exhibiting beauty-with-brains. Like every other accessory, you need one for every occasion. The best thing about the amazing new trends in wristwatches that emerged in 2016 is that they offer something for everyone. While a floral wristwatch would sport a casual T-shirt and jeans look best, a geometrically patterned knitted watch is all the rage for its Bohemian vibe. Planning on hanging out with friends this weekend? A multicoloured woven watch like this one can be paired perfectly with an easy breezy, floral or plain chiffon flared long dress or a long skirt. The obsession with Turkish jewellery across the world (especially Pakistan) is apparently not going to end anytime soon. Jewelled Turkish style watches, which can be best worn during the festive season, are another addition to the latest wristwatch trends. If you're into all-things-vintage, the denim watch or Eiffel Tower watch is sure to make your style game strong. Also, there are those with charms, chains and beads, which the younger lot (read: college and university going girls) can sport on any day, from the bonfire golden night to just any other day at the institution. Those who want their watches to match each and every outfit or pair of shoes they wear can go for the easy-on-pocket watch set which comes with interchangeable straps.

Mishikrafts Assorted Chocolates

Chocolates are something that we all love, don't we? They make for such a versatile gift for any occasion. I LOVE chocolates. I mean, I am the type of person who can gobble down a big bar of chocolate in no time. It's embarrassing, I know, but I cannot help it (please tell me you guys also do it!!).

Before moving forward, let me take a moment to introduce the new series on the blog where we will be talking about the products (or just about anything) that we are currently loving and it will be a little hatke from the reviews that we do, generally. So, today in the first post for the series, I will be talking about the chocolates that I purchased from Mishikrafts.

Dark Chocolates

So, I got two flavours which were namely plain dark chocolate and roasted almond dark chocolate. The chocolates came in a bite size in various shapes wrapped in silver foil because that helped (to an extent...shh) to keep my intake in check. I mean like I said earlier I can gobble down chocolates in the blink of an eye, so please don't judge, theek hai? If I had to describe these chocolates in a few words, I would say I absolutely loved them! I mean they were not too bitter and tasted much better than the commercial ones. The roasted almond chocolate was a tad better than the plain one in my opinion.


The founder of the brand, Ms. Priya Jain, handcrafts all the chocolates with utmost care. The brand offers many customising options so you can pick up chocolates for any occasion by having it customised accordingly with options starting from INR 50. For placing orders, check out brand's official Facebook page HERE. The chocolates that I bought are priced at INR 100 for 100 gm of plain dark chocolates and INR 150 for 100 gm of roasted almond dark chocolate.

Dark chocolates are known to possess benefits for a healthy heart, weight loss, reduced stress, diabetes prevention etc. So, go munch away on these tasty treats.... but remember, moderation is the key!


Disclosure: The products featured in this post are my own purchase and the views expressed hereby are strictly unbiased, based on my personal experience.


 

I hope you guys enjoyed reading about my new discovery. I am pumped to review the products, so keep your eyes peeled to our social media accounts for further updates. 

Till next time, 

Deepika

My favourite season a.k.a winter is slowly approaching and I couldn't be happier. The cosy feel of winters, the beverages, and snuggling in the blanket and catching movies/reading books are a few things that I like to indulge in to enjoy the season completely! However, there's a grey character in this happy tale, which unfortunately goes by the name of dry skin and dry lips. Although my skin remains dry throughout the year, but the things go on another level when chill hits the air. To tackle the menace, I love me a bar of a moisturising handmade soap alongside body butters/oils. In this post, I will be sharing my experience with Castile Soap that comes from the house of Nature's Destiny. The brand is headed by Mrs Aishwarya Ravi which is based at Chennai, Tamil Nadu and handcrafts cold processed soaps, natural detergents, shaving balm etc.

About The Brand:

• Handmade. 
• Chemical free.
• Cruelty-free.
• Unscented. 
• Made of 100% olive oil.
• Safe for babies and children.
• Suitable for all skin types.
• Olive oil contains Vitamins A & E which fight free radicals. 
• Olive oil is known to soften skin.
• Cleanses the skin gently without clogging pores.
• Prolonged use makes the skin smooth. 
• Fights skin ailments like eczema, dermatitis.
• Reasonably priced. 
• Causes no irritation.

• Since olive oil is a "soft oil", the bar melts quickly even when dried between uses. 

Have any of you used Castile Soap? If so, what has your experience been like?

Till next time,

Deepika.

Disclosure: The product featured in this post is my own purchase and the views expressed hereby are strictly unbiased, based on my personal experience.

Oranges have been a part of our diet for the longest time. The versatility of the fruit is such that it can be both eaten and applied topically on the skin. Like oranges, their flower called the orange blossom is known as an aphrodisiac and is the national flower of the state of Florida which is being used for over centuries in traditional skincare. Today, I will be talking about The Ritu^l Orange Blossom Face Scrub in the post, which contains orange blossom, (as the name suggests) as the main ingredient.

About The Brand:

“Tradition does not mean to look after the ash, but to keep the flame alive” – Jean Jaures

There is something magical about the word ‘handmade’, isn't it? It stands for uniqueness, personalisation, and discernment – all of which Artisanal Skincare embodies. Our range of skincare and wellness products are not only handmade, but limited edition as well. We produce them in small quantities and without any preservatives, in order to stay true to the inherent goodness of the ingredients.

Our products are not traditional but come from tradition and from our belief that what you cannot eat should not be put on your skin. The oils, herbs, and spices that go into our creations are sourced from all over India – from Himachal to Kerala – with some even coming from across the oceans, which is why the end result is near perfect. Each eco-friendly, natural ingredient has neither preservatives nor chemicals – just pure, authentic skin care.

Artisanal Skincare is the brainchild of Shivani and Akanksha. Shivani is a reiki practitioner and yoga teacher, and a lifelong believer that Mother Nature has answers to most things. Akanksha is an award winning wildlife filmmaker with a deep connect with nature and wilderness that only few people have. Our collective belief in the healing power of nature is what gave birth to Artisanal Skincare. To present traditional skincare recipes with a modern twist. We come from India but our sensibilities are of the world.

Each magical mix is derived from our travels, and recipes passed down from our grandmothers. Take that, and our focus on the miracles of nature, and you have Artisanal Skincare. In fact, we are so committed to delivering nothing short of perfection that all our products have been tried and tested on our family and friends before being made commercially available. This also tells you that we do not test on animals.

Free from preservatives, chemicals, and essences, and packaged in recycled plastic, we believe that nature delivers best when used without adulteration. Hence most our products are available in powdered form. This helped us to avoid preservatives, and increase the shelf life of the products. Apart from lasting longer, our products are in powder form for ease of travel and limiting spillage.

Precise instructions on our back label also enable you to use the product accurately, without wastage. And that is the least we could do to contribute towards the environment.

Welcome to the world of Artisanal Skincare.

We thank you for using our products and hope you enjoy them as much as we loved creating them.

Note: The brand recently had a makeover and they now operate under the new identity of 'Artisanal Skincare'. 

Ingredients:

Green Gram, Orange Peels, Basil, Red Rice Flour, Kasturi Manjal, Orange Blossoms, Sandalwood, Neem (since my skin is allergic to neem, so I had requested the brand to omit it from the jar that was sent to me). The product has now been reformulated, with the addition of Garbanzo Bean Flour, whereas rest of the ingredients remain the same.

Orange Blossom Face Scrub, comes in a plastic jar with a screw lid that shuts tight making the jar travel friendly. The scrub is powdery in consistency and fine in texture with a faint smell of oranges. I got this product when the brand was running an offer and they were generous enough to send me a 100 gm pack even though I had ordered a 50 gm jar.

Made of orange blossoms and orange peels I got this product primarily to use as a daily cleanser in hot summer months as my skin gets quite tanned and the T-Zone gets oily. The orange blossoms and orange peels are loaded with Vitamin C, which helps in banishing acne, blemishes and reducing blackheads. Addition of Kasturi Manjal (wild turmeric) and Red Rice Flour makes it effective for the absorption of extra oil and take away the sun tan while gently removing dead skin cells.

In order to use the product, I take desired quantity in my palm, added a few drops of water (floral hydrosols and milk can be used as well) to create a paste and scrub it very gently across my face in small circular motions while focusing more on my nose and forehead. The product works really well as a cleanser because it's super gentle and exfoliates the skin, without any abrasiveness. If you want to use the product as a scrub, I would advice to skip creating a paste and instead use the dry powder on a damp face using gentle circular motions. After using it for 3-4 times a week for about 3 months, I noticed that my skin feels fresh as it removes every trace of dirt, dead skin cells and the extra oil effectively without stripping the skin off its natural oils. The complexion of my skin appears brighter and clearer while the it does not appear dull anymore. People with oily skin and sensitive skin, troubleshoot your skincare woes with this product!

Would I recommend:

Absolutely. Indulge in the goodness straight from nature's lap.