Hey lovelies!

Who said finding perfect gifts for your man is tough? If you know him and his lifestyle well, you can easily pick gifts that would suit his personality and surely delight him.

With festive season just around the corner, we have made a list of Top 5 Gifts for Men that would come in handy while you are out shopping for your man :

• Perfume : A good-quality perfume is a must-have in your man's wardrobe to step up his scent game. Gift your man a woody and musky scent like GUESS Seductive Homme which features a crisp fragrance mixed with a hint of black pepper. 

• Wallet : A trendy and practical wallet is a must for every man who loves to carry his cash in style. Gift him a classic Louis Vuitton Damier Cobalt canvas wallet which is every man's dream wallet. It features a very supple leather lining and multiple slots for cards, receipts and banknotes.

• Laptop Bag : A laptop is as precious to a man as jewellery to a woman. So, a durable and classy Laptop bag is another amazing gift option for the man in your life.

• Smart Watch : A watch is the most important accessory a man can adorn to look good and complete his look. Don't gift him just a watch this festive season, gift him a Smart Watch.

Because of its distinctive taste, price and legacy, your gift will be appreciated for a long time by your man. Make sure you buy a brand which is renowned and that matches your man's personality and personal choice. Also, scotch is a drink of every season, and especially in winters - Scotch serves to be a great drink to share at a part with friends and family.


So, next time you think of buying the perfect gift, look out for Scotch Whisky Collection in a store nearby. ​For more ideas on gifts for men and Scotch as a gift, visit liveinstyle.com.

XOXO

( Disclaimer : The content published above is only for men & women of 25+ years of age )

Hey lovelies!

Hope you all had a great Monday. I am just back in action after a hectic week and my birthday celebrations (which was yesterday) and have lined up many posts that will catch you fancy.

Starting the week and the month, the first post is actually also another First as its the coverage of the 1st Edition of Asian Designer Week powered by FTV - Fashion Crosses Borders. Being the Official Blogger for the event, we covered it Live through all our social media channels and Snapchat.

And here we are with the Day 1 Highlights of ADW 2015 :

The first edition of Asian Designer Week saw a Grand Opening with the show by leading designer Abhi Singh, renowned for his design sensibility with refined textures and innovative crafts.

Abhi Singh presented his collection titled Melancholy featuring designs rich in intricate embroidery and interesting use of threads.



Melancholy is all about a go-getter attitude and Abhi Singh reflected this attitude with use of dark and dusty colors in his designs. His collection featured interesting silhouettes, bodycon dresses, cape styles and more.

Asian Designer Week is committed towards promoting new talent, and therefore, the first day of the fashion week saw NewGen designers Hina Madhumal & Sonia Shre showcasing their latest collections.

Hina Madhumal is the face behind popular Spanish  fashion label - Hina’s Atelier which was launched in Shanghai in 2013.


She showcased an edgy and powerful collection called "Urban Warriors Modern Armour". Her collection was inspired by the struggle of today's women who are like warriors, one who are strong and confident about themselves. Her collection featured sequined gowns and exquisite applique work.




The one-shoulder sequined gown is my personal favorite and I can picture myself wearing it with confidence and style.

Sonia Shre’s collection for ADW2015 “IKAT” was an attempt to actually assimilate the traditional techniques of fabric weaving that have formed the back of Indian textile legacy with the contemporary styling and silhouettes that are so much a part of the International Fashion.



Leading actress Shriya Saran looked gorgeous as ever walking the ramp as Showstopper for Sonia’s collection in a traditional Anarkali suit.

Giving a stage to international designers, ADW had YOLANDA from Sri Lanka – who has been named as Asia’s top fashionable selling brand of the year’ at the Fashion Asia Awards in China - presented her international collection on the Day 1 of the Fashion week.


Her collection featured the complex art of silk painting and reflected her experience with natural fabrics and batik designs. Dresses featuring rainbow colors and stunning sarees were the highlights of her collection.

Indian Designer Rahul Singh who is an alumni of NIFT, and has worked with leading Bollywood actors, also showcased his powerful collection, aimed at mature, composed and calm women of substance, on Day 1.




Closing the first day of ADW 2015 was the Powerhouse of Talent and the very creative designer LARISA KATZ from Germany who left the audience spellbound with her timeless collection of dresses created with waste and recycled products to create awareness on global environmental & waste problems.

The first day of Asian Designer Week was a blast with a showcase of some amazing Indian and International talented designers and showed why ADW has been a platform like no other for promoting established and fresh talent.

Stay tuned for the Day 2 highlights of ADW !

Love
Nitika

Hey lovelies!

Hope you all are enjoying the Sale season as it's raining discounts on every Online Shopping website. If not, then this post would surely gear you up to start Shopping now, as one of the leading actresses of Bollywood - Deepika Padukone has come up with her own fashion label.

Image Courtesy : The Week

At an event organized at Hotel Claridges, Delhi last week, the stunner Deepika Padukone and Myntra - India's leading Online Shopping app, have launched a chic fashion label called 'All About You'.


The brand was conceptualized over a period of nine months in collaboration with French design agency, Carlin and online fashion portal, Myntra with close inputs and designs from Deepika herself.

Deepika has always maintained that her style is mostly minimalist and elegant, which also reflects in her new collection launched exclusively through Myntra. She states - "These clothes are an extension of my Personality. This is what I like to wear".

In a fun-filled musical event, models sashayed the ramp wearing feminine florals, flowy dresses, delicate detailed tops, and other easy-to-wear styles that reflected a comfortable yet chic fashion statement that Deepika is known for.


The AW range from the collection was my favorite which featured sweater drapes in cream, camel hues and monochrome checks.

The collection also features premium silhouettes and fabrics like  hammered satin, viscose & jacquards, lurex knits, blended knits, super soft crepe and premium denims. It is also priced very reasonably, keeping in mind the country's youth, starting at Rs 1500 onwards only, available exclusively at Myntra app.

Image Courtesy : APH Images

Deepika stunned as the Showstopper, dressed in trendy of flared jeans, a floral printed top and sexy marsala-colored heels. She looked gorgeous as ever in a half hair up-do, red lips and accessorized her look with jhumkas.



You can head to Myntra app now to shop for this chic collection  before it runs Out of Stock (with the beautiful designs and reasonable pricing, I am sure it will be pretty soon.

Love
Nitika

Raghu Ram, Rannvijay and Rajiv Laxman

 The fashion show was nothing less than a fun-filled and adrenaline-fuelled Roadies episode that was organized at The Grand, New Delhi.

Walking on the ramp were renowned former contestants and true Roadies like Ayaz Ahmed, Gurmeet Singh, Varun Sood and Nikhil Sachdeva who killed the ramp with their confidence and attitude.

Turning the heat up as showstoppers were the  Roadies trio Rannvijay, Raghu Ram and Rajiv Laxman. The fashion show featured the Roadies Vdot Collection in style encompassing the perfect blend of pride, courage and indomitable spirit of what it takes to become a true Roadie - a firm belief in oneself.

Ex Roadie Rajatdeep walking the ramp in the Roadies Collection by VDot

The range provides a complete style solution to the youth of today that reflects the unabashed attitude, individuality and self-expression.
Roadies VDot collection focuses on the biker centric lifestyle which is associated with Roadies.

Bimal Tarafdar - Marketing Head Van Heusen and Saugoto Bhowmick - Senior Vice President Viacom Consumer Products

The collection features infusion of elements that co-exist to create a sense of functionality, yet are unique in design. Details like coated biker jackets, denim-leather mix and metal embellishments give the collection a grunge-biker feel.

Ex Roadie Jay Bodas walking the ramp in the Roadies Collection by VDot

Hey lovely people!
Hope you all are having a lovely weekend.. If not, this news would surely make you excited.

Delhi is about to see the first edition of a one-of-its-kind Fashion Week, and yours truly is proud to associate with them as their Official Blogger.
I am writing about the first edition of Asian Designer Week that is being held in the capital the coming week and is about to take the Asian fashion industry by storm.


iGenius Entertainment, the brand owner of Asian Designer Week announced the schedule and the list of designers for the 1st season of Asian Designer Week powered by FTV – Fashion Crosses Borders, at a Press Conference that was held in F Bar, CP, Delhi on 23rd October.

Models showcasing Designer's collections

Mr Robby Rawat

The concept behind Asian Designer Week is that it embodies the strong bond that exists between Asian countries with respect to the cultural values, traditions and heritage despite the diversities.
The fashion event has been solely conceived for promoting the interests of fashion designers, choreographers, makeup artists, etc. across Asia.

ADW Team, Designers, Models

 With Asian Designer Week, the team would also be giving an opportunity to existing and fresh talents across the continent, giving them a real-life exposure by being a part of this premium Fashion week.

The Press meet was addressed by Mr Robby Rawat, Director, iGenius Entertainment, Show Director Liza Varma, Hair and Makeup expert Samantha Kochhar, Rajan Madhu, Promoter Fashion TV (India), Charu Parashar, Grand Finale in the presence of leading Indian Designers and their Models who would be sashaying the ramp during the two-day event.

ADW2015 Press Conference @ F Bar & Lounge

In a candid conversation with our editor, Ms. Liza Verma- Show Director, said that their vision behind bringing Asian Designer Week is to take the Asian fashion further in the global map and present our excellent work and creativity outside India.

 Designer Charu Parashar discussed how she has always supported new platforms like Asian Designer Week and in her Finale show, she will be showcasing Indian Bridal collection which will feature interesting Bridal Trousseau pieces that can be used in multiple ways by the modern brides.


















Mr. Rajan Madhu, Promoter FTV , shared how this is the first endeavor by the global Fashion channel to provide exposure to Asian Designers and present their excellent work to the International audience.

The shows are on the 28th and 29th of October 2015 at Hotel Golden Tulip, Chattarpur, New Delhi.

ADW2015 Event Schedule

Asian Designer Week 2015 is powered by FTV in association with F Bar & Lounge CP, Audi Delhi West, Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic, iGenius Global Services and Piquor. The institutional partners are Pearl Academy and JD Institute of Fashion Technology.
For more updates and information, Follow Asian Designer Week at :

Facebook - www.facebook.com/asiandesignerweek
Twitter - twitter.com/adw_fashionweek

Being the Official Blogger for the ADW 2015, we will be providing live updates from the event through our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. So stay tuned for deets about the first Asian Designer Week 2015 exclusively at The Shopaholic Diaries.

XOXO

Hey lovelies!

Hope you all are doing well and enjoyed the weekend! I am back with the Final update of my #SubscribeToSmooth Challenge with Gillette Venus.

I have now been using the Gillette Venus Razor since more than 4 weeks and I must say, it has definitely become one of my preferred methods of Hair Removal.


In the last 4 weeks, I haven't experienced any side effects from shaving with Gillette Venus and my skin has remained soft and smooth post shave.

Here are few benefits that I have experienced while shaving with Gillette Venus Razor :

• Portable : With a travel-friendly packaging, you can keep Gillette Venus in your bag and carry it with you anywhere and everywhere. Infact it has been my savior as I often struggled to take out time for my parlour visits, but with Gillette Venus, I know I need not hurry to visit a parlour before any important occasion or vacation. 

• Skin Friendly : I am so glad about the fact that it didn't harm my skin at all and I didn't experience any cuts or nicks ( Thanks to its strip indicator and handle with a strong grip that ensures a smooth shave). Also, I made sure I used the Gillette Shave Gel every time as I don't prefer Dry shaving which needs more caution and care.

• Time Saving : Undoubtedly it has helped me save a lot of time as I don't need to rush to a parlour every time for hair removal and takes lesser time than any other Hair removal methods.

• Value For Money : Gillette Venus razor features 3 blades that ensure a close and smooth shave in just 1 stroke and offers full value for money. I think even one razor would last me at least few more months and still works as good as a new razor.

Hey lovely readers!
I am back after a short break as I had been out for a vacation to Goa last week, updates of which I had shared on my social media channels.

A few days back, I was invited over by the Grohe India team to visit their Grohe spa store in Okhla, Delhi. Our house, back in my hometown, is being renovated - so I was excited to see what all they have in store which I could also consider for the new house.

GROHE is known for their unique and trendy offerings which help make your home smarter and classier in look and appeal.
Be it lifestyle accessories, kitchen, shower or bathroom, they have a premium product range which is high in Quality, Design and Technology.

In this post, I will covering their major offerings which I am sure will make your home a better space to live in and give you an amazing lifestyle experience :

• GROHE Red®: The answer to your desire for instant hot water