Avene launches a ‘3 STEP’ solution for Acne

French pharmacy brand Avene launches its version of a three step solution for acne . A cleanser, a purifying mask and a skin lotion that works on marks  for those who have oily skin with breakouts. Use it as a regime for best results On the other hand if you have serious acne you need…

Beauty spotting : Lips and Nails

Spent a productive morning at the Palladium mall in Mumbai and discovered a splash of festive colour. Winter trends are moving towards plum, deep burgundy and intense pink so take your pick.

Butter Bespoke Cosmetics – Easy Glam

Butter London is well known for its cult nail polishes . Their current no 444  (go to http://www.butterlondon.com to see the shade ) a glittering champagne is a must for all Indian Bridezillas to be this winter-perfect for all lehenga pairings. Now  the brand has  launched ' Rock your colour'  a make up collection created…

We may not like the Millers but we love Jen’s hair products

I must admit the trailers of ‘We are the Millers’ starring Jennifer Aniston didn’t do it for me and I decided not to see the movie though Ms. Aniston is usually eminently watchable . However on the issue of her hair we have to admit she never gets it wrong . Whether  it is the ‘Rache’l cut…

Fashion’s Night Out, Mumbai -buzzy and ‘beautiful’

Palldium, Mumbai’s one aspiring Luxury mall hosted Vogue’s Fashion Night Out this year. It was a coup of sorts as FNO moved out from Delhi where it has been firmly entrenched for the last four years . What did we think?  It was buzzy,fun and beautiful ( strictly from the beauty brand spotting perspective )…

Laura Hamilton’s estate sale-viewing

If you are a young couple setting up home estate sales are good places to buy furniture, quirky pieces or collectibles if you keep your eyes and ears open. It is always possible to get a bargain as estate sales are more democratic than art auctions. Plus auctions are always fun to see irrational exuberance…