Cosmetic Lounge: Difference between BB, CC and DD creams:

These days cosmetic counters are bombarded with a confusing array of skin correctors and you may feel caught up in the swarm of the alphabet creams-like BB cream, CC cream and DD cream. To find out which one is appropriate for you, let’s decode these cream acronyms:

 

BB:

BB stands for “beauty balm" or "beauty benefit".

It offers daily sun protection, extra hydration and coverage just like a lighter foundation.

CC: 
CC stands for "color control" or "color corrector" or "complexion care".

Like the BB cream, this one too offers benefits like hydration, sun protection and coverage but with extra quality of homogenizing your skin. 

Difference between BB and CC creams:

CC creams are meant to address issues like redness and sallowness but BB creams are like a lighter foundation (with some skin care benefits thrown in).

A CC cream is lighter on the skin as compared to BB cream and has more of a whipped, fluffy feel and finish.

So, you can say that CC cream is an upgraded version of BB cream.

DD:

DD stands for “daily defense".

Like its predecessors, it offers sun protection, hydration and balances uneven skin tone, though DDs are created for dry areas like feet, knees and elbows.

 

Now, as you know what these cream acronyms are all about and the purpose they serve. I am sure it will be easy for you to select the one.

Designer blouse back patterns-2:

Even a simple saree can exude glamor at parties if paired with a dazzling blouse. My first part of  Designer blouse back patterns was quite popular. So, I decided to render some more designs (stylish and unique ) to my readers:

Simple U-cut blouse design:

 

A simple U-cut blouse back with pearl beads tassels to adorn your beautiful back. There is a slim band at the bottom embellished with a pair of semi-precious stones.

Rectangular cut saree blouse:

 

 

A Rectangular cut blouse back with a pair strings that are tied across the back.

 A Flirty design with straps: 

 A designer blouse with straps and a twisted pleat at the back.

Royal deep cut:

For the festivities go with a royal deep cut with or without strings. 

V-cut blouse design:

Team up your saree with a sharp/rounded V-cut blouse back for the stylish and sensuous look. .

Daringly deep back:

For those who love showing off their sexy back.


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Fitness zone: Easy ways to reduce the weight

Everyone of us wants to get rid of the appalling body fat but the conventional trend of fad diet followed by most of the women for losing the weight is really unhealthy. Here we go with some cushy yet healthy ways to shed off excess body fat.

1.     Honey:

Ensure the intake of honey with lukewarm water on an empty stomach.

2.     Coconut water:

Relish this delicious and soothing drink regularly to reduce your weight.

3.     Lemon tea/ Green tea:

 Limit your tea/coffee consumption to 1 cup a day and its even better to replace your regular tea/coffee with green tea or lemon tea.

4.     Turn down fruit juices:

Yes, while you are trying to slim down avoid fruit juices. If you have a desperate craving for fruits then you can try eating fruits instead of having juices then you will get more nutrition without excess sugar found in fruits.

5.     Go Chinese:

 Chinese is one of the healthiest cuisines in the world. Here I am not talking about the “Indianised Chinese” but the real Chinese i.e. Crunchy and boiled vegetables, broiled meat, plain rice and nothing fried.

6.     Fat is good:

You may find this statement to be an oxymoron but it is absolutely true- fat is actually good for you. All you need to know is the difference between the good fats and bad fats. Eat plenty of good fats like fish, avocado, nuts etc. as it is the grease that helps you in losing weight by making your metabolic system run smoothly.

7.   Workout:

Try any activity you like or find easy to do - jumping a rope, yoga, dancing, swimming, jogging or just a walk.

Just follow these simple points religiously to reduce the bulging body fat and let me know how well they work for you!!!

Wedding make up essentials: Bridal make-up kit

My friend is getting married in a month, she asked me to go for marriage kit shopping. Although every girl loves shopping specially make up but trust me marriage kit shopping is not an easy job, you come across so many questions like what is the basic stuff to be bought and which brand to go with. Here I am going to share our shopping haul so that you can have an idea about what are the make up essentials for a bride-to-be.

Here is what we bought:

1.  Lipsticks and lip gloss:

For lipsticks we concentrated on “Colorbar and Revlon”. We kept a mix of light and bright shades mainly according to her dresses like onion pink, purple and other earthy colors. It is must to include 1-2 red or maroon lipstick in your bridal kit so we did.

2.  Nail paints:

Just like lipsticks we bought few shades that match her dresses specially one matching the wedding dress and the preferred brands were “Maybelline and Colorbar”.

3. Eyeliners:

You must pick a basic liquid liner with black or brown color. I recommended her a blue one along with black one as blue eye liner gives you a sensuous look. And the brand we chose was “Lakme”.

4.  Lip pencils:

Pick one neutral shade lip pencil and one in red in case you wear red lipstick. You can go with “Colorbar and Lakme”.

5.  Mascara:

Make sure you choose the one which is waterproof and you can pick “Maybelline Colossal Volume Mascara”.

6.  Blush:

Pick up at least one matte blush and one shimmer blush and our preferred brand was “Lakme” you can also choose “MAC” (one with pearly finish looks great on camera).

7.  Foundation:

Foundation is the base of your makeup, do invest in good foundations. Go for a matte foundation exactly same in shade as your skin tone.

Note:

• Don’t buy foundations lighter than your skin tone.
• Make sure you don’t choose the one with illuminating particles as these particles would reflect light and make your skin look greasy in pictures.

You can go with “Mac”.

8. Concealer:

Concealer is a must have in every makeup kit to mask a mild redness or a childhood scar and keep you looking flawless. Again our prefence was “Mac”.

9. Sindoor:

And not to forget the most important element for an Indian bride as Deepika padukone says in a movie- “Ek chutki sindoor ki kimat tum kya jaano Ramesh babu.

The one we chose was “Lakme liquid sindoor”.

10. Eye shadow:

If you don’t like wearing too many eye shadows go for eye palettes rather than single shades. You can choose “Colorbar eyeshadow palettes”.

11.  Compact:

You will definitely need a compact for touch ups and regular use. The brand we chose was “Mabelline Whitestay UV compact”.

12.  Make-up brushes:

You can buy a travel brush kit or individual brushes (that is totally upto you), but bear in mind foundation brush, blush brush, eye shadow brush and a powder brush are must haves.

13.  Others:

• Purchase a vanity kit to keep all your makeup stuff.
• Choose a regular face wash that suits your skin and an exfoliating scrub.
• Definitely keep basic moisturizers one for your face and one for your body and a lip balm too.
• Do pick up sponges, cotton swabs, blotting sheets, make-up remover and nail paint remover.

With this your wedding make –up kit is complete.

Fashion Trends- Hairstyles:

Go Messy, Look stylish!

Hair styling no longer means just a nice hair cut. Girls have stepped out of that cliche look with straight hair. Messy look with Semi wavy hair and short layers is in vogue.

 

 Leave your hair loose (with fewer layers) for the glamorous look.

 

Tie a Ponytail (with waves) for a simple yet stylish look. 

 

Messy hair buns are in latest fashion. Just leave your locks here and there and tie up in a messy bun.

A side-swept fishtail braid/plait is a big hit for evening parties and looks really stylish with elaborate dresses ( like gowns).