How To Use A Fabric Shaver On Delicate Clothes

A fabric shaver is a nifty little device that helps you remove lint from your clothes. Lint is normally seen on woollens and while we are still far away from winters, you might notice lint on certain other fabrics as well. A fabric shaver basically shaves off the lint and fabric pills from your clothes. It is important to note that a fabric shaver must be gentle enough to only shave off the lint without damaging the cloth.

There are lots of fabric shavers available in the market. I have one from  Philips which I will be showing you as I tell you how to use a fabric shaver on delicate clothes.

How To Use A Fabric Shaver On Delicate Clothes

The Philips fabric shaver is a cute little device in pink and purple. It comes with two batteries, a shaver protecting cap and a cleaning brush. There are no cords and it is light weight which means you can plop it in your bag wherever you go.

Price: Rs 1495 (available online for Rs 1176)

The fabric shaver houses a little compartment where all the lint gets accumulated. Once full you can simply slide it off, dust the lint out and reinsert it into its slot.

The fabric shaver has a large head so you can cover more area of the fabric in one go.

Once you have assembled your fabric shaver, inserted the batteries, then you follow these simple steps.

#TheBigBillionDays Sale Is Here At Flipkart

Have you ever been told “Not Now”?

Well, that’s all about to change! You dream it, Flipkart does it and they’re back with the Big Billion Days sale. And I for one, am totally loving it!

Now, there’s plenty to look forward to- awesome deals and discounts and of course, stocking up on my favorite make up brands.

But guess what, it’s not just make up or fashion on sale, it’s EVERYTHING! Yep it’s time to take a serious look around and make the ultimate list of products you want to buy. The number of sellers and products to choose from is truly mind-boggling.

My favorite part of the sale, so far has been this fun video to announce the #TheBigBillionDays sale.

I am sure you guys would relate to some of the situations in the video. Reaching a bank in time only to realize the person puts up a 'Lunch Break' sign just happens so often! (Thankfully banking online is a respite to such situations now!)

Are you still waiting for that bonus saying 'Abhi Nahin' before you buy your favorite perfume?

Waiting for a special occasion as an excuse to buy that new outfit?

Putting off a birthday gift hoping the prices would go down?

Want to get dolled up for the festive season?

Well it’s now or never - Abhi Nahin Toh Kabhi Nahin!

The Flipkart sale is going to have the lowest prices and the awesome backing of extra fast Flipkart delivery. I just cannot wait!

And did you hear the awesome news? The #TheBigBillionDays sale is going to run for 5 days and it is timed perfectly before Diwali. The sale will be on from 13th October to 17th October. You can not only splurge on yourself but this is the perfect opportunity for you to buy gifts for all your loved ones.

FACES Hi Shine Nail Paints - Instant Delight & Sheer Ecstasy - Review, Swatches

FACES had launched gorgeous polishes in their Hi Shine range of nail paints. I have swatches of 2 pretty shades called Instant Delight - 132 and Sheer Ecstasy - 131

FACES Hi Shine Nail Paints - Instant Delight - Review, Swatches

Price: Rs 229 (9ml)

FACES Hi Shine Instant Delight is a brown based soft rust shade. This is a great shade for all skin tones and gives a nice lady-like appearance.  

FACES Hi Shine Nail Paints - Instant Delight -132 - Review, Swatches

Sheer Ecstasy - 131 is a gorgeous peach pink shade with brown undertones. This is an apt neutral shade that will just give the right amount of color to your nails for any formal event.

FACES Hi Shine Nail Paints - Sheer Ecstasy - 131 - Review, Swatches

All the swatches have been taken without a top coat. As you can see the polishes do have a high shine finish. They go opaque in two coats and the finish is streak free.

Both the polishes come in flat cuboidal bottles with a black cap. The brushes are medium sized and might be a bit thin for broad nails. The polishes are cream polishes with a high shine formula. Without a top coat they last for 3 days after which they start fading at the tips if you do any household work. With a top coat they last through the week. The shine stays on.

FACES Hi Shine Nail Paints - Sheer Ecstasy - 131 - Review, Swatches

I would love to try out other shades from this range. I love these two shades and the creaminess of these polishes. The hi shine effect is long lasting and really nice.

Have you tried any shades from this range? Which of these two is your favourite?

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SeaSoul 3-in-1 Facial Polish - Review, Price

SeaSoul 3-in-1 Facial Polish is something that I have been using once a week for that instant skin cleanup that breathes life into a dull looking face. Read on to know where to get it and if its suitable for your skin too!

SeaSoul 3-in-1 Facial Polish - Review, Price

SeaSoul 3-in-1 Facial Polish comes in small pot with a screw cap. It works in 3 different aspects - deep cleansing, exfoliating and peeling. It contains cucumber and grape stem cells that give deep cleansing to the skin.

Sigma Beauty Labor Day Sale Coupon Code

Yes, you heard it right, only for 24 hours, Sigma Beauty is giving 20% off on all their individual brushes

Use coupon code LABORDAY20 to avail the discount.
Start shopping HERE
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Maybelline Color Show Lipsticks - Red Rush and Orange Icon - Review, Price, Swatches

It's raining red and oranges in the lip industry. Every where I turn to I see a ravishing red or a bold orange. Today I'm going to quickly share two lovely lipsticks from Maybelline Color Show - Red Rush (211) and Orange Icon (308).

Maybelline Color Show lipsticks are packaged in a simple black casing with a band of plastic denoting the color of the lipstick. 

Maybelline Color Show Lipsticks - Red Rush and Orange Icon

Maybelline Color Show Lipsticks are extremely light on the lips, they feel like a balm almost but have a rich intense color. 

Texture: Smooth and moisturizing

Pigmentation: High (based on different colors, lighter shades are less opaque)

Staying Power: approx 3 hours without food

Staining: leaves a light tint behind (which I prefer)

Price: Rs 299 (available at a discount HERE)

Availability: online and at all Maybelline counters

Shade Selection: I think they have about 70 different shades to choose from

Times Internet AstroSpeak Mobile App - Your Future At Your Fingertips

A topic not related to beauty today friends, and this one is just out of curiosity. How many of you actually pick up the paper in the morning to see the daily forecast of your day? I must admit I am totally addicted to daily horoscopes. Although I take it all with a pinch of salt - if there is something good in the forecast I lap it up and if its bad or gloomy - well then I simply ignore - I don't want to ruin my day thinking of the bad things that can happen. So yeah, that ways I'm pretty accommodating ;)

If you are like me who delve into the world of astrology for fun or if you are seriously interested in these forecasts, Times Internet has recently launched a mobile app called ‘Astrospeak’. The app comes loaded with a host of astrological services around career, personal and financial needs. A lot of services offered on the Android app are free (I think they have an IOS version as well!). They also have a multitude of custom services with over 100+ renowned consultants and experts on board.

Times Internet AstroSpeak Mobile App - Your Future At Your Fingertips

The app works on the premise that each problem or concern area is unique and therefore can have a combination of solutions.  Hence the user has the freedom of  choice with respect to how he wants his questions to be answered. While the free services offer a quick peek into your problems, expert advice is just a click away.

My Envy Box August 2015 - Review, Products and Price

Hey everyone, hope the week's been good, hope August was good for you. Today I'm sharing the My Envy Box August 2015 box which is in theme with the Independence day we celebrated this month. Yes the box is full of 4 full sized products from noteworthy Indian brands. 

Do you think these pictures are dark or is it just me? They looked fine to me until I uploaded them here! The box, look at how pretty it is. I love that print on the top.

My Envy Box comes at a price of Rs 850 per month (you can subscribe HERE and use the coupon code SHILPAOEW to get 15% off, they also have additional offers for longer subscriptions and the coupon works on those too) 

The point is - this months box contains all full sized products. 

A total value of Rs 3770 available for Rs 850 (rather Rs 723 using the coupon - yeah I did the math for you !)

This has to be the best priced box till date and all the products are worth having.

Let's now get straight to the product details.

Za Total Hydration Fresh Foamy Cleanser - Review, Price

Za Total Hydration Fresh Foamy Cleanser comes in a lovely light pink coloured tube with a flip top cap. The cleanser has Vitamin E as a crucial ingredient making this cleanser moisturising for the skin.

Za Total Hydration Fresh Foamy Cleanser - Review, Price

The cleanser is meant to give you clean skin by removing impurities and excess sebum without over drying your skin. 

The cleanser (like other face washes from Za) is thick in consistency and only a small amount is enough for the entire face and neck. The Total Hydration foamy cleanser is white in color with light blue cleansing granules. The granules act to gently polish your skin.

Unboxing: Sunshine VoxBox by Influenster

Guest Post by Swati

The Sunshine VoxBox is exactly that - a box full of surprises ready to make you smile. VoxBox is provided by Influenster as a review box of different products. This months box came with 5 awesome products.

Unboxing: Sunshine VoxBox by Influenster 

Each product is a full sized product so you can actually use everything and give your opinion about it. 

There is a pack of Dickinsons cleansing cloths - the pack contains 25 wipes which boast of witch hazel - these are great for an instant skin refresh that you might need on a sunny day. Simply wipe your skin and get rid of any dirt or grime. These are fragrance free, non-drying and absolutely  refreshing and give you #SelfieReadySkin instantly.

Unique Makeup Brush Cleaning - Vera Mona Color Switch Solo & Duo

Hi friends, I'm still a bit unwell to get back to full time blogging hence the delay in my posts. Today since I'm posting after a long gap I thought I'll share a unique product I came across a few months back. This is the Vera Mona Color Switch - its a unique brush cleaning system.

The creator of this unique product was actually frustrated with using multiple brushes for eye shadow application. Each time she wanted to switch the color on the brush she would have to go clean her brush or use a separate brush for each color. Hence the name 'Color Switch'.

Unique Makeup Brush Cleaning - Vera Mona Color Switch Solo & Duo

Color Switch Solo and Duo are basically special sponges that come encased in this cute metallic circular box. You open the lid and find a single black sponge inside Vera Mona Color Switch Solo. And inside the Color Switch Duo you will find an additional white colored sponge right in the center.  

FACES Glam On Color Perfect Eye Shadow Quartet Mesmerize - Review, Swatches, Price

FACES recently added some gorgeous eye shadow palettes to the Glam On range. The colors range from sophisticated nudes, gorgeous pinks, to party purple and ethereal golds.

 I am sharing the swatches of the FACES Glam On Color Perfect Eye shadow Mesmerize. The colors in the Glam On Color Perfect Eye shadow quartets can be worn alone for a classic look or together for a fashionable do. Mesmerise is a collection of four distinct colors that are perfect for a mermaid look.

FACES Glam On Eye Shadow Quartet Mesmerize - Review, Swatches, Price

The colors in this palette are purple, bright blue, fuschia pink and a teal green color. Purple, blue and teal have a very light shimmer in them while the pink appears quite matte. The eye shadows are lightweight and have a smooth creamy texture. The colors blend easily. The colors are long lasting (without a primer they stay on for a good 4-5 hours) - the Glam On range is meant to be a long lasting range and is said to be formulated with special toners for that long-lasting hold. These are also safe to use as the company claims these are preservative free.

Price: Rs 599

Madam Glam Nail Polish - Rock Star and Sandy Beach Swatches, Review

Today I'm officially sharing two nail polishes from Madam Glam that you have already seen in my nail art and swatches on Instagram because I couldn't stop sharing the gorgeous polishes when I got my hands on them!

Rockstar and Sandy Beach are two beautiful polishes from Madam Glam. 

Rockstar is a glitter polish with shiny hex peachy pink glitter. It also contains tiny silver and pale blue glitter. The polish is extremely shiny on the nails. You need to apply 2-3 layers of the polish to get the opaqueness. Another great option is to use it over a base coat. 

Sandy Beach is a gold sand textured polish - it is nice and opaque. I absolutely love the textured effect of this polish.

SeaSoul Spa Body Scrub Candle - Coco Bliss - Review, Price

The product I am sharing with you today is quite unique. If you plan to pamper yourself and want to feel like you are at a spa then do read on!

SeaSoul Spa Body Scrub Candle - Coco Bliss - Review, Price

SeaSoul Spa Body Scrub Candle comes packaged in a lovely box with a lid that opens with a ribbon handle. Inside the box is a white ceramic candle holder with a pale cream coloured candle inside. And the box also houses a small spatula.

SeaSoul Spa Body Scrub Candle - Coco Bliss - Review, Price

This is a unique product because what you have in your hands is not really a candle, it is actually a body scrub. You light the candle and you get transferred to a spa with the gentle cocoa-vanilla fragrance. And slowly you notice that the candle starts melting. When you dip the spatula into the melted candle  you get the scrub. Yes, this is a scrub candle! You can scoop out the warm scrub and apply it all over your body. The warmth of the scrub gives a lovely massage while the scrub removes all the dirt away from your body.

Maybelline Baby Lips Spiced Up - Tropical Punch and Spicy Cinnamon, Review, Swatches, Price

If you remember my old post on the original Maybelline Baby Lips, you would know how much I loved the Rose Addict. Maybelline Baby Lips Spiced Up collection is a range of deeper shades of the lip balm which add nice colour to your lips while the formula keeps your lips smooth and soft. The shades have been specifically created to suit the Indian skin tone.

Maybelline Baby Lips Spiced Up - Tropical Punch and Spicy Cinnamon, Review, Swatches, Price

Maybelline Spiced Up Baby Lips comes in vibrant colours to match the colour of the lip balm inside. The lip balm comes in a twist up stick form. It is easy to keep in your pocket as well. 

I tried two variants from the Spiced Up range - Spicy Cinnamon and Tropical Punch. In my picture on Instagram I actually wore both of these colours layered on top of each other!

Maybelline Baby Lips are available for Rs 175

The lip balms are also enriched with SPF 20 to protect your lips.

Philips Essential Selfie Straightener - Salon Straight Hair At Home

Ever since I started using the SeaSoul Moroccan Liquid Gold I love straightening my hair. I already own two hair straightners that I had been using until I landed up with this one. It is called the Selfie Straightener and for a reason. 

Philips Selfie Straightener is a sleek device that you can easily hold with one hand and straighten your hair without anybody's help. I will first give you the details about this device before I tell you why this has become my weekly aide to sleek straight hair.

Philips Selfie Straightener - Salon Straight Hair At Home

The straightner comes with a power switch hidden between the two arms of the straightener. It has two ceramic plates which are about 1 inch wide. The plates are pink in color while the rest of the device is a matte black. The straightner fits easily in one hand and pressing down the clamp is very easy.

Price: Rs 1195 (available online at a discounted price)

Garnier Fructis Oil-in-Cream - Review

Garnier Fructis Oil-in-cream is the new kid on the block that has decided to take hair-care to the next level. A oil that is not oily and comes in a tube - well its a new concept so let's see how it fares.

Garnier Fructis Oil-in-Cream - Review

Garner Fructis Oil-In-Cream comes in a bright yellow packaging now synonymous with the oil based triple nutrition range from Garner. It contains nourishing hair oils in a non-greasy cream formula and boasts of coconut, olive and almond oil.

I'm sure your mother and grandmother must have always told you how important it is to regularly massage your hair. You would have shied away from going public with a mane full of oil. 

Maybelline Color Show Go Graffiti - Pop Goes My Heart #803 - Review, Swatch, Price

Hello everyone, today I'm sharing a quick review of one polish from Maybelline India Go Graffiti range. This range is a glitter polish range where different sized glitters have been added to the polish. Pop Goes My Heart is a clear polish with lots of tiny white specs, slightly larger red hex glitter and lots of heart shaped glitter.

My Envy Box - Beauty Box Spa Edition - May 2015

With the scorching heat outside I want to stay indoors in the comfort of my air conditioning! So I am glad I have a monthly beauty box coming to me rather than me having to go out. This month My Envy Box bought the spa home with the May box.

This month the beauty box is bright green in color. Normally the boxes have a mix of different brands but this month I was surprised to find the entire box filled with Vana Vidhi Darjeeling Green Tea Spa set.

My Envy Box - Beauty Box Spa Edition - May 2015

The box also contains a set of incense sticks to create the perfect atmosphere when you start your green tea at-home spa process. The products are part of the Vana Darjeeling Green Tea Luxe Summers collection.

Za Beauty and Our External World Anniversary Giveaway WINNER!!!!!

Thank you each and every one of you who made this entire month special with all your wishes and support.

Each comment, like, share of my posts means a lot to me - it means that you are enjoying what you see, it means you are with me on this journey!

I wish I could give a prize to each one of you lovely followers so please don't lose heart if you did not win. There will be more giveaways, contests and fun things in the coming months.

And the winner for the Za Beauty & Our External World Anniversary giveaway is


Za and Our External World Anniversary Giveaway

Congratulations girl! Please email your full mailing address within the next 48 hours else I will be picking a new winner.

Love you all!!!


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