Makeup And Jewelry Sale

For part 2 of the sale please see Blog Sale Part 2
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Blog Sale Rules

1. All the products shown below are either brand new or used 2-3 times
2. Sale is open to people with a valid Indian address
3. Sale will be on first-come first-serve basis
4. Please comment below with the product you are interested in and drop a mail to ourexternalworld@gmail.com with the SUBJECT: BLOG SALE
5. Payment must be made within 24 hours (PAYTM and NEFT both are accepted)
6. If the first buyer doesn’t make a payment product will go to the second bidder.
7. Shipping is Rs 100 for anywhere in India (in case of any change buyer will be notified upon product confirmation)
8. Tracking Details will be provided, and no claim for any loss or damage during the transit will be entertained.
9. Once payment is received, product will be shipped within 1-2 days.
10. Pictures show the true product state, you can check swatches on the blog where available or google online.
11. Products will be sanitized before dispatch

Continue to see pictures and price of the products

Contest #MyEngagementSelfie - Win Rs 10000 Voucher From Tanishq

Hey friends, we are still pouring contests! And this one is HUGE!

This is a fun contest being hosted by Tanishq. Its all about celebrating that special moment of your engagement. Whether you just got engaged or have been married for years, that special moment is always cherished.

Contest #MyEngagementSelfie - Win Rs 10000 Voucher From Tanishq

All you have to do is share that special moment with us. Take a selfie with your partner and your engagement ring and share it with us (the ring does not have to be a Tanishq ring - we just want to see you, your partner and your ring! The picture doesn't have to be of your actual engagement, just click a fresh one if you want).

Follow the steps and get ready to win BIG!:

1. Email the picture to tanishqweddingselfie@gmail.com and shilpagandotra@yahoo.co.uk with the subject MyEngagementSelfie

2. In the email mention your Name, Contact number, and write blog: Our External World 

Example

Name: Shilpa

Contact: +919811001100

blog: Our External World

3. Post the same picture on instagram, twitter or facebook - tag me and just remember to use the hashtag #MyEngagementSelfie and #tanishqweddings. 

The two best pictures across all the entries will receive a Tanishq vouchers worth INR 10000 each

Hurry, contest closes on 31st May! Open to Indian residents

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*Prize sponsored by Tanishq, the blog or its owner will not be liable to resolve any disputes
*Tanishq can use the images received as a part of the campaign

Living Nature Luminous Pressed Powder - 100% Vegan - Review

Half way through the week and I have yet another current most used product up for review. Its a pressed powder from Living Nature (a New Zealand brand). The product is 100% vegan and was a winner of the 'Best Powder', Green Parent Natural Beauty Awards in 2011.

The powder comes in a gorgeous matte black aluminium compact case with the logo embossed on top. There is a sponge inside for application. And the case also houses a mirror inside. Perfect in all respects for carrying along in your bag. 

The powder is made up of natural minerals created to give this powder a reflective and refractive ability. The aim is to add a soft luminous glow to your complexion. The website clearly states that the pressed powder appears a shade darker in the pan so one should order a shade darker than what you normally wear. I chose the color medium and it matches perfectly with my wheatish skin tone.

Living Nature Luminous Pressed Powder - 100% Vegan - Review

El Corazon Aquarelle Tints Review, Price, Swatches

Finally the week has come to an end and before we head off into a lazy weekend I decided to post about a set of nail polishes from El Corazon. These polishes are called Aquarelle Tints from their Kaleidoscope collection. Tints are basically translucent polishes that allow you to build up the intensity with several coats. These polishes are perfect for doing stamping using a technique called Leadlight Technique.

El Corazon Aquarelle Tints Review, Price, Swatches

I have got 5 shades from the collection and these shades are numbered 02, 04, 06, 10 and11. All shades do have some name that is written in Russian. But you can easily make out the shade of the polish from the bottle itself.

El Corazon Aquarelle Tints Review, Price, Swatches

The applicator brush in the polish is nice and thick. This makes the application streak free. I have layered almost 6 coats without any glooping. The polish with minimum 4 coats stays one for a week. I did not try it beyond. There is no chipping at all.

El Corazon Aquarelle Tints Review, Price, Swatches

Coming to the shades:

02 is a lime green color

04 is a lovely yellow color

06 is a pink color

10 is a blue color

11 is purple

In the swatches below I have applied a single coat, you can reapply and build it up to the intensity you see in the bottle. The final finish is like a jelly (check the nail art pic below)

Shopping From Sareez.com - Website Review

A few days back I tried my hand at a website that sells Indian traditional attire. I am very skeptical about material and workmanship while purchasing Indian outfits online but I really liked this piece while browsing online and so took the plunge.

Sareez.com has a huge array of Indian wear. Sarees, salwar suits, and even lehnga cholis. Each category then has many subcategories like printed sarees, embroidered sarees, anarkali suits, straight suits etc. You can filter on price, workmanship, color, material as well as occasion.

The best part is that the site caters to a huge budget range as well. Sarees start at a Rs 1000 for cotton sarees.

I got a Chiffon saree which is navy blue in color and the pallu is a fuscia pink butta work. The saree has very pretty embroidery with resham and zari thread. It has a stripe work and patch patti border. The saree is not pure chiffon (hence the lower price range).

Shopping From Sareez.com - Website Review 

Normally products are shipped in 25 days because they custom stitch it to your size. But if you are in a hurry (like me!) they have this special range of 7 day products. These products are shipped to you within 7 days. If you buy a saree they even stitch the blouse for you. I did not get mine stitched because I have other plans for this saree. Will share the final stitched product once it is ready and I am wearing it :)

Unboxing: My Envy Box April 2015

April is all about spring and that is what My Envy Box is celebrating with their April box. The box has a lot of goodies inside along with my favourite perfume vial.

Let's dive right into all the details. Here are the 5 products that I got inside My Envy Box.

1. Za True White Exfoliating Clay (Rs 399 for 100gm) - the box contains a sample of 30gm which is a very good sized sample. This is an interesting product, its a clay with small beads in it. You are not supposed to use this as a mask instead massage it onto the skin to exfoliate. More details will be coming up in a full review (I've got the full size product that I've been using and will share the review soon)

2. Avene Sunscreen SPF 50+ Dry Touch Emulsion (Rs 1250 for 50ml) - the sample is a small sized tube. This is a sunscreen with a non-oily texture. A good travel size product for my travel pouch.

3. Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream (Rs 5700 for 100ml) - this is the most amazing fragrance, the perfect blend of fruity and floral for my taste. It is so refreshing for the summer. I think I'll be heading for the full sized version soon - the original bottle is very cute too!

ASUS ZenFone 2 - Beyond The Good Looks

Remember Mr ZenFone who was a guest on the blog a few months back. Well recently he has had a good looking cousin enter the market of drool worthy phones that don't cut your pocket!

I am talking about the ASUS ZenFone 2 that has recently hit the stores - its like a new actor with the paparazzi going crazily clickety click!

ASUS ZenFone 2 - Beyond The Good Looks

There are many reasons why you should go check out this phone but here are mine.

Top 5 Reasone Why I Want The ASUS ZenFone 2

1. Looks, craftsmanship - ok so the title of the post says 'beyond the good looks' but you can't miss noticing them when they stare at you right in the face! This beauty has a sleek body with an ergonomic curved design. The edges are extremely thin at 3.9 mm. It fits perfectly in the hand without compromising on the screen size that you get.

ASUS ZenFone 2 - Beyond The Good Looks

The design is unique with a rear physical button that makes clicking selfies, or adjusting the volume very easy. Taking selfies is like a daily routine when you are a beauty blogger so this feature is on top of my list for why I want this phone. Whether you are right-handed or left-handed this feature is going to make using the phone a breeze. 

2. Larger screen size - I do a lot of reading on the go and having a larger screen is very important. But as you know holding a larger device is something totally avoidable. Here comes another great fact about the ASUS ZenFone 2. With the total phone size similar to any 5-inch device, it gives more screen space with 72% screen to body ration. Now checking emails or reading my favorite blog posts on the go is surely made easy!

ASUS ZenFone 2 - Beyond The Good Looks

3. Good camera - yes, as I mentioned earlier a blogger has to have a good camera and a lot of times I want to capture unplanned images. This makes having a good camera on my phone a must feature. And for all those who have tried to shoot images in the evenings or worst at night - the ASUS ZenFone 2 promises better night time photography with its 13 MP rear camera that has an aperture of f/2.0, and a special night time mode that can capture 400% better pictures in low light. (My hands are itching to try this out now!)

ASUS ZenFone 2 - Beyond The Good Looks

4. Faster battery charging - gone are the days when it would take hours to charge your phone. ASUS ZenFone 2 allows charging your phone to 60% capacity within 39 minutes. Why is this important? Well when you have your phone on 3G or wifi all the time it drains out real fast - add to that the multiple pictures you click (if its nail art photography I can easily end up clicking 100 photos to get just that one perfect shot!) - the ability to quickly charge back up without too much downtime is essential - it has become a necessity not just a good to have feature.

Envy Polish - Laminate, Review, Swatch, Nail Art

Hello friends, I am back with another nail art I posted on Instagram sometime back. This one is inspired by the book Pride & Prejudice.

Envy Polish - Laminate, Review, Swatch, Nail Art

The base polish I used for this nail art is Envy Polish - Laminate (005). Laminate is a fawn colored polish with a very slight green base. It was the perfect base I was looking for to match the cover of the Pride and Prejudice book.

Envy Polish - Laminate, Review, Swatch, Nail Art

The polish is well pigmented and goes opaque in two coats. It does not chip or fade for 3 days (without any top coat).

Price: Rs 50 (at Health & Glow stores Mumbai)

I have already raved a lot about the Envy polishes and how much I love them for such an affordable price range.

SUMMER CRUSH - SS14 Collection By Ayesha Accessories

Winters have finally said goodbye and the first buds of summer flowers have just about blossomed.

Take off the boots and feel the fresh green grass under your feet, give yourself a pixie haircut, go out for an icecream with someone special.

Take a walk to the beach with comfortable and romantic combination of fashion accessories complimenting your outfit which will surely make heads turn.

Inspired by summer time romance ayesha accessories presents ‘SUMMER CRUSH’– a collection of heart and love accessories in different shades of summer.  Put on those fun shorts and flip flops and accessorize yourself with some fresh and funky accessories from ayesha.

ayesha designs and launches the SS14 ,fresh colours of summer accessories complemented perfectly with the new delicate but bold  hearts that defines the  mischievous and confident girl that she is. The bright anticipation/hope of first love reflecting in neon peekaboos of neon dazzle. The summer blushes warm hues daring her to flaunt her  hearts in daunting necklaces and earrings!

Passion Indulge Tea Tree Oil (For Active Acne) - Review

If you remember long back (I think in December 2013) I had hauled some organic skin care products. Today I'm sharing my review of one of the products I got during that haul. It is the Passion Indulge Tea Tree Oil for active acne. Tea Tree oil is an essential oil known for its antibacterial properties.

Passion Indulge Tea Tree Oil (For Active Acne) - Review

It is said that Tea Tree oil should be mixed in a carrier oil and then applied to the skin to treat acne. The Tea Tree oil from Passion Indulge comes in a dark blue glass bottle with a screw top cap. Details about the product and its usage are mentioned on the outer carton and there is a leaflet inside which gives more details.

Passion Indulge Tea Tree Oil (For Active Acne) - Review

Once you take off the screw cap you will find a plastic stopper inside which has a hold to dispense drop by drop. This is good because you only need a small amount of this oil and it prevents you from over-dispensing the product.

Galderma Aesthetic Academy To Offer Advance Training To Practitioners Of Aesthetic Medicine In India

Galderma Aesthetic Academy is a new initiative to train medical professionals in latest aesthetic procedures and upgrade their skills 

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Globally, Restylane® marks a major landmark with 20 million aesthetic treatments being done through it 

 Galderma introduces its Restylane®  dermal filler and Skinboosters range in India to herald a new era in Aesthetics

World’s leading dermatology solutions providing company Galderma today launched the Galderma Aesthetic Academy, a new initiative where practitioners in aesthetic medicine will be offered training to hone their skills in latest and treatments in facial enhancement through dermal fillers.

The company, whose path-breaking products are a preferred choice world over, has also launched in India its unique Restylane Vital Skinboosters™ that provide nourishment through deep hydration and vitalization to the skin naturally, signaling arrival of a new and effective skin revitalization treatment.

(centre) Mr Scott McLennan,Head of Regional centre of Excellence, Asia Pacific, Galderma And Mr H K Madhusudhan, Head of Galderma India's Aesthetic & Corrective business during the  launch of Galderma Aesthetic Academy in New Delhi on wednesday

The announcement of the Galderma Aesthetic Academy came as the dermatology major celebrates a major landmark in its journey of adding value to lives. Restylane®, Galderma’s dermal filler has completed 20 million aesthetic treatments worldwide. 20 million treatments provide further testimony to the reputation of Restylane both for quality and delivering high satisfaction to physicians and patients around the world.

The Galderma Aesthetic Academy is headquartered in Mumbai where the company’s experts will conduct round-the-year training modules and sessions to meet the evolving requirements of Indian medical aesthetic practitioners. The Academy will help keep Indian doctors abreast with the latest technology and developments in the field.

Aesthetics is as much an art as it is medicine and regular training plays an important role in ensuring that the practitioners retain their precision and deliver the best results.

L’Oréal Paris - Femina Women Awards 2014 - Your VOTE Counts!

Like the last two years, the time has come to raise a toast to the women who have inspired us all. The L’Oréal Paris - Femina Women Awards, 2014 is all about felicitating women who have made a difference. Women who have stood up for a cause that’s closer to their hearts; whose efforts have brought smiles on faces of many, and who have helped others lead a better life.

There are four categories under Readers’ Choice awards for which fans can vote online.

They are as follows:
a)      Favorite Face of a Cause - women who are doing their bit to help the lives of others either through donations, helping rape victims or running NGOs. My favorite is Palak who has been raising money through her singing concerts to help needy children get a heart surgery done.

Jewellery Haul From Maya's Arc Jewelry

Jewellery Haul From Maya's Arc Jewelry

Recently I came across a lovely pair of earrings through a google search for jhumkis - earrings in the shape of a dome. This is how I landed up on Maya's Arc Jewelry. Maya's Arc is a joint venture run by two girls - Priya and Uma. One of them operates from Chennai and the other from Singapore.

I got myself two pairs of earrings - the jhumkis and another pair of danglers that blew my breath away!

First let me tell you quickly about the website before we drool over the lovely pieces I got. The website mayasarc.com offers online shopping for both contemporary and ethnic jewellery. The jewellery has Indian heritage pieces, Tibetan wonders, casual pieces called De-Lite and some pieces having stones sourced from across the globe called the Signature range. 

Browsing the site is easy and you can use a credit card or net banking to make the payments. Delivery time varies depending on the source of your jewellery and is mentioned in your order with a maximum of 15 days to ship the order.

And now the best part - customisation - yes you can customise your pieces. When you visit the page of a jewellery item you can check out the possible customisation options. I loved the pieces I selected hence did not need any customisation but you can alter the length of the piece, change the style of the earring etc.

And now for the part I am most excited about....

Saint Patrick's Day Nail Art - The Holy Trinity Clover

Hello everyone, seems like I'm posting a nail art after a long time. Well as part of my nail art group this week I am doing two different nail arts. The first one that I share today is for Saint Patrick's Day that is on Monday, 17th of March, 2014.

I was not well versed with Saint Patrick and the history behind celebrating this day. All I knew was that it is symbolized by a clover. But I did google to get some trivia and you can go to wiki to read more about this Saint and why we celebrate a day in his memory.

Saint Patrick's Day Nail Art - The Holy Trinity Clover

Color This Season - Naturally - Safe Colors for Holi

Color This Season - Naturally - Safe Colors for Holi

Acute nail fold inflammation, Exacerbation of preexisting dermatoses, abrasion, discoloration, contact dermatitis!! Sounds scary?? Well, these, and irritation, itching, dryness etc is common after Holi. The degree may vary, but we all have been victims to it. The culprits are the synthetic and chemical laden colours that we use, and the damage is much more than we are aware of.

Did you know that most of the green, red and other colours you used during the last Holi are made using chemicals? Not many know that the brighter and cheaper industrial grade colours being produced in the dye industry is being used as Holi colours. Lead oxide, copper sulphate, aluminium bromide and mercury sulphite make up different colours. Mixed with oxidized metals, other industrial dyes, mica dust, powdered glasses and sometimes masked with fragrances, in the absence of a brand, we end up buying chemicals to celebrate Holi.

It is time to start playing safe Holi and the good news is that there are options and choices available. This Holi, celebrate Holi only with Rang de! - natural colours that are clinically tested and proven safe. Your decision to use natural colors could make the difference to you, your friends and the environment

Natural colours, naturally!

Rang de! uses colours extracted from natural spices and plants to produce Natural Play colours. Yellow from Turmeric, green from leaves, orange from Annatto and Pink from Black carrots ensures that no chemicals or synthetic elements spoil your celebrations. It’s customized water soluble blends is the safest liquid colours available in India.

Gentle on the Environment!

The synthetic chemicals or colours have negative impact on the air, water, soil, biodiversity and environment as a whole, whereas the Natural colours are eco and environment friendly, dispersing into the environment without harming it.

Soul Tree - Make It a Healthy Holi - Organic Integrity in the Health and Beauty Care

*Press Release

Soul Tree, India’s leading and only range of certified organic and natural beauty products recommends using its various organic skin care products which are safe to remove the festival colours.  Holi revellers must take note of the products to be used post using synthetic colours, which are available in abundance during the festival and contain chemicals like acids, and toxic alkalis in order to have a healthy Holi.  

Holi, one of the most celebrated festivals of colours, is also known to be the bringer of a wide range of skin problem. Most common problems are abrasion, allergies, rashes and itching. They arise as a result of the chemicals in the colour powders and failure to remove them from skin effectively.

Holi is indeed a source of great fun and joy. To ensure a safe and healthy Holi  with a splash of safety, Vishal Bhandhari, Managing Director, Soul Tree says “Soul Tree wishes all Indians a happy and disease free Holi and would request everyone celebrating to take the utmost care of their skin. Our mission is to provide the purest, most effective, premium quality skincare through natural, high performance formulations.”

Flash Jewelry Sale With Free Shipping Across India - Everything Under Rs 499

Hi everyone, I want to introduce you to Bhaap.com which is where you can find the best online shopping deals in the country. They have new deals every day on many things including jewellery, fashion, accessories, homeware, kitchenware and lots more. The most exciting thing is that Bhaap.com has come out with another awesome FLASH SALE for all of you, this time it’s a Jewelry Flash Sale that goes live at 10am on 14^th March (yes that’s tomorrow!)  They will have designer fashion jewellery from only Rs 199 and hold your breath – there is FREE SHIPPING on all products.

Here are some details about the sale

-Starts at 10am 14th March

-New deals Every hour

- Each deal lasts only 2 hours, unless sold out earlier.

L’Occitane En Provence Immortelle Brightening Range & Tip On Usage

This March, L’Occitane En Provence launches its new Immortelle Brightening Range from the extracts of Immortelle and Bellis Perennis 

- Two flowers of light, dedicated to youthful skin 

L’OCCITANE, a true art de vivre devoted to your skin's well-being, launches its New Immortelle Brightening Range, combining the exceptional properties of two very special flowers, caressed by the rare light that shines on the Provencal landscape. It breathes new life into nature, restoring all its energy. Its brightness revives the skin, which also feels tired and devitalized, enveloping it in freshness.

 L’Occitane En Provence Immortelle Brightening Range

Capturing the essence of this beautiful springtime light, L’OCCITANE En Provence has combined the benefits of two carefully selected flowers - Immortelle and Bellis Perennis .The Brightening Immortelle range combines Immortelle Essential Oil, which has exceptional anti-ageing properties with brightening Bellis Perennis, to help keep skin youthful, glowing and even- toned. The new Brightening Immortelle Ritual includes three new highly concentrated and light expert products. Adding on to their Immortelle Brightening high-performance, skincare ritual of cleansing, moisturizing, and protection, this potent range, dedicated to youthful, luminous skin, is now more complete than ever.

- Organic Immortelle Essential oil from Corsica, with patented effectiveness, helps to smooth lines and wrinkles and firm the skin.

- Bellis Perennis, whose flower yield a brightening extract, gives the skin a texture that glows with youth.

NEW FORMULA

Brightening Essence

1. Brightening Essence - with Corsican Immortelle and Bellis Perennis

The new Brightening Essence formula contains an even greater concentration of active molecules, for high - performance brightening and radiance- boosting action. With its fresh, aqueous texture, this serum sinks effortlessly into the skin, helping to reveal its luminosity. By acting on pigmentation, it helps reduce and prevent the appearance of all types of dark spots*, for a more even - tones complexion.

 L’Occitane En Provence Immortelle Brightening Essence

A tip from the make-up artist - Mix a few drops of Brightening Essence with your foundation or BB cream to add a touch of radiance. Whatever the light conditions, your complexion will glow as it catches the light.

Up For A Blind Test - Love Long Hair Range Shampoo & Conditioner

A week ago I was contacted by a lady with a sweet voice over the phone asking if I was up for a blind test of a shampoo and conditioner - I would not be told about the brand and other qualities of the products. I know a lot of you would be skeptical about trying stuff like that but me, I am a bit crazy like that - I said sure why not! And today I was surprised with a little box that had a logo saying 'Love Long Hair' (long hair - me wants!!!)

Up For A Blind Test - Love Long Hair

Up For A Blind Test -  Love Long Hair Range Shampoo & Conditioner

The box contains a small bottle of both shampoo and conditioner. Now my hair is at its worst right now so I do hope this blind test of mine works out for the best. I start my blind test tomorrow (yes I am a bit superstitious and don't wash my hair on a Saturday!)

Press Release: India’s Largest Beauty Trade Show

Professional Beauty Comes to Bangalore

To also launch India’s first beauty directory for the industry

      

Recognized as India’s leading beauty and cosmetics trade show, Professional Beauty today announced its official launch in Bangalore. The largest beauty trade show will be taking place on 4^th March, 2014 in Bangalore.

 

After phenomenal response year after year in Mumbai and Delhi, Professional Beauty shall now enter the Bangalore market, bringing together trade buyers from across South India spanning across hair, beauty, nails, skin, make up, cosmetics, spa and equipment.