Hey everyone!
If you thought my love for Online Shopping is dying, then read on for the first Review post of this year.
With so many online shopping portals, don't you sometimes wish that there was a tool through which you could shop from these portals together without having to individually browse them?

Well, I have found the perfect solution for your online shopping woes, and it's called ShopAlike.

ShopAlike.in is a one-stop website to shop from literally all the online shopping websites in India.

ShopAlike.in serves as India’s very own fashion, lifestyle and home décor search and comparison website, making  it easier for users to browse products from various online shopping portals at one place and compare the prices for best deals.

Here's my experience with ShopAlike online shopping website -

• The simple yet attractive layout of the website immediately catches your fancy.

• Home page shows some quick links to their major categories, New Listings, Product Recommendations based on recent visits, Seasonal trends, Shop of the Month and more.

• Categories that you can browse at ShopAlike are : Womenswear. Menswear, Bags, Beauty, Jewellery, and Watches.

• You can also search for lifestyle & home decor products like Kitchenware, Home Furnishing and Furniture. 

• While browsing a particular category, you can filter your search with further Filters like Color, Type, Brand, Size etc. which makes search a whole lot easier.

• The Search results would include options from various websites with Price, Shipping Fee, Offers(if any) etc.

• Clicking on any particular product will take you to the Product page of the respective website and from there on you can purchase the product directly from the particular website.

Hey lovelies!

Firstly, wishing you all a very Happy New Year! I had planned to write a post on the 1st day of this month, but well in last two weekends I lost my wallet and iPhone which left me little depressed and I wanted a fix to get back in action.

But well I realized it was meant to happen, and I wanted to get out of the bad mood. And there's nothing better than doing the thing you love the most to make yourself feel better, so here I am with the first OOTD of 2016..

I did this shoot last week in Ludhiana with my cousin and I really loved the location - which is a beautiful park near Ludhiana - Bhaini Sahib.

I styled a simple red skater dress from Forever 21 with my favorite trench coat from ZARA and black stockings. And I was too excited to wear my new Marks & Spencer boots which are as comfortable as they are chic (Ohh and did I mention how they fetched me so many compliments? :D)

Completing the look was a sling bag I received from TAWS Fashion which perfectly matched the shade of my dress.

Have a look at the pictures clicked by my cousin Shubham :

Dress : Forever 21 Coat : ZARA Boots : Marks & Spencer Bag : TAWS Pendant : Forever 21

Well, all said and done, 2015 had been a truly blessed year for me (atleast Blog-wise), and I can't thank you all enough for supporting me always and motivating me to keep going ahead. I will try my best to blog more actively this year and bring out interesting posts that you would all like to read.

Love
Nitika

Hey lovelies!
Hope you all had a great Christmas and geared up for New Year eve celebrations.

This post is sure to delight all the Noida shopaholics as one of my favorite brands MAX Fashion has launched its most ambitious store at the swanky and stylish DLF Mall of India.



Max, the leading International value fashion brand in the country is all set to amplify fashion on a digital mode by launching its ‘Most Fashionable Store’ In India. Completing a decade in the fashion business, MAX has come up with a store that is a reflection of its international standard of store design and shopping experience.


Max has always been my go-to store for international styles at affordable prices for all my apparel & accessories shopping.

And through their DLF Mall of India store, they have on offer more than 10,000 designs across different categories – apparel, footwear and accessories with dedicated sections for men, women and children.

Spread across 9265sq ft, the new Max store is a unique fusion of fashion and aesthetics, likely to make lasting impression on a customer’s mind. The store introduces various innovations with new age elements of store design, stylish interiors and visual merchandizing strategy.


Technology plays a pivotal role as it provides an interactive experience inside the store with Digital Focal Point. Taking inspiration from its international stores, MAX has invested in the most expensive and future ready hardware to enhance consumer experience.

Highlights of the store are its interesting signature pattern walls, open full height entrance and windows with slim columns, suspended Max glowing logo, back lit high point visuals frames highlighting department and look of the season, and many more exciting features that make this store stand out from the rest.



Sharing his views on the growth strategy of the brand, Mr. Ramanathan Hariharan, Group Director and Board Member Landmark Group said, “Max completes 10 glorious years in India. The plan, now, is to take the brand to the next level in a challenging retail environment. Being the pioneers of value fashion retail in the country, we aim to take our offering to customers across the nation. We currently have a presence of over 130 stores across 50 cities and plan to expand our retail footprint further.”

Mr. Vasanth Kumar, Executive Director, Max Fashion India, said, “Max is a brand synonymous to the growing population of global Indians who are trendy & fashion conscious but at the same time, intelligent shoppers who not only seek value for money but a great shopping experience. With our new store in Noida, we provide a shopping space that is uncluttered and global in nature.”


To mark the occasion, Max also partnered with a leading NGO Charity Unwrapped and presented a fashion show by under privileged kids.

I already shopped from the amazing Autumn-Winter collection available at the store featuring quirky Capes, jackets and pullovers, and would be styling it soon for an OOTD post.

Couldn't resist a Selfie at the store

Till then, don't forget to check out this exciting new store and shop to your heart's content!

Love
Nitika

Hey lovelies!
Are you in the Christmas mood already? Well if you haven't yet figured out what Christmas gifts to get for yourself or for your friends, I think this post would help solve your dilemma.

Last week I attended a Bloggers Meet organized by Spawake powered by Femina magazine at Olive Bar & Kitchen, Delhi.

Spawake, a skincare brand launched by KOSÉ Corporation in India a while back, launched their new products at the event : Moisture Fresh BB Cream and Whitening Triple Care Serum .

With the increasing popularity of BB Creams in India, it was about time that Spawake, which already made a strong entry in India with its skincare range, launched their own BB Cream for Indian makeup lovers.

Spawake Bloggers Meet powered by Femina

The event started on an interesting note with a healthy discussion about Skincare with the Skin Expert - Dr. Simal Soin from Aayna Clinic, who gave tips to keep our skin fresh and young by following some simple tips.


Next, the Spawake team introduced us to their new launches :

• Moisture Fresh BB Cream : Available in 2 variants, this sea mineral BB Cream, is a multi-effect BB cream which moisturizes, protects, covers dark spots, gives an even skin tone and leaves the skin hydrated. It is also rich in SPF thus helps protect skin from the harmful UV rays. 

2 shades of the BB cream are : Perfect Glow (For Makeup Finish) and Natural Glow (For Daily Natural Look). It is available in 2 sizes: - 30g (Rs.249) and 15g (Rs.129).

• Whitening Triple Care Serum : Formulated with Advanced Brightening Complex which includes vitamins and minerals using the advanced Japanese skin care technology, this serums helps make your skin feel soft and hydrated in a matter of seconds. It is available in 45ml pack (Rs.399).

Commenting on the launch of the new products, Mr. Takashi Nomura, Director & CEO, KOSE Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Spawake is an expression of KOSÉ’s commitment to bringing sea deep beauty to every Indian woman and we are delighted by the response we have received so far.

We are proud to bring to the Indian market the benefits of advanced skin care within such an affordable price range, this being a reflection of our dedication to cater to women’s everyday cosmetic needs.
Owing to the appreciation we have thus received, we are looking to expand beyond the capital to other major cities as well and aiming to launch new value added products in the Indian cosmetic industry every six months.”

Such an attentive bunch, aren't we? :D

If you haven't used SPAWAKE range before, I would introduce you to the 2 key ingredients in their products that make the range unique and beneficial for the skin :

• Laminaria Japonica Extract- A highest quality extract drawn from Japanese Kelp, a type of sea weed, that is known for its hydrating effects.
• Maris Sal (Sea Salt)  - SEA SALT is dry matter collected off the coast of the beautiful oceans in Brittany, France, as the seawater there is rich in minerals. The minerals specifically found in sea salt have anti-inflammatory effects

Find more info about Spawake here: http://www.spawake.in  
Shop for Spawake products here: www.spawake-shop.com

Well, I am a lover of BB creams as my combination skin doesn't accept multiple products, and Spawake BB cream sounds like the all-in-one product that I have always looked for. Stay tuned for my Review of the product on my other blog.

Love
Nitika

Hey everyone!
Hope you all are geared up for the Holiday season and ready to welcome the New Year in style. I am also planning to visit my hometown soon to be with family & friends to start 2016.

 I am sharing a Review today of one of my favorite Beauty products that have been a part of my daily skincare routine since a long time. I am talking about the Nivea Roll-ons range.

While I have been using Nivea Deo for Sensitive skin since a few years, I recently got to try their Roll-Ons which are an alternative for people who don't like to use a deodorant spray.

I ended up trying 2 variants of the Nivea Roll-ons with Abhinav from my team that are : Nivea Fresh Natural and Nivea Men Fresh Power.





I would first be talking about the Fresh Natural Roll On :


What: 
NIVEA FRESH Natural Roll On with ocean extracts offers true confidence when it comes to battling body odour. The optimal combination of a 48 hour protection and NIVEA’s care provides a fresh feeling throughout the day.

Price : 
Rs 175 for 50ml
My Thoughts : 
Packaged beautifully in a clear glass bottle and a white cap, the roll-on can easily fit into any makeup pouch or purse. While the bottle is a little heavy, I don't mind carrying it around as it is quite portable and smaller than other deodorant sprays available in market.


The fragrance is really refreshing and is mild yet carries the fresh feel of ocean extracts. Being a lover of feminine, breezy scents, I instantly got a liking for this fragrance and have been using it regularly since last 2 weeks. I just apply it once a day before going for work, and even after coming back, the fragrance still lingers on with no body odour.

The texture of the roll-on is light, and takes a while (30-40 seconds) to dry fully. It doesn't leave behind a residue, therefore there was no issue of it living marks or stains on my clothes. To apply it evenly on my underarms, I roll it on 2-3 times and that's enough for the whole day.


With the current use, I think it will last me a good 2 months as you don't need a lot of amount to cover the underarms. Overall, I am glad that it makes my skin stay dry and "as fresh as a daisy" throughout the day and helps fight body odour effectively.

Now, coming to the NIVEA Men Fresh Power roll-on which was tried by Abhinav from our team, here is his experience :

What :
NIVEA MEN Fresh Power Roll On offers you a warm musk & oriental fragrance. The optimal combination of long lasting antiperspirant protection and NIVEA’s care keeps you feeling fresh all day long. 




Price : Rs 155 for 50 ml

My Thoughts : To begin with, isn't it surprising that the men's roll-on is cheaper than the women's, as usually it's the other way round! Haha.. Anyway, this roll-on is perfect for men who love their strong, masculine scents which last long. Having some key notes of Musk, it is a powerful scent which does not contain any alcohol, therefore works best for people like me who have a sensitive skin.

The fragrance is not overpowering and settles down well in few minutes and lasts for a good 8-10 hours with no odour at the end of the day. Also, post application, it gets dry really quick (within 20-30 seconds) as opposed to some roll-ons which end up spoiling my clothes.

The bottle might seem heavy to some but fits nicely in any backpack or office bag, therefore it should not be of much trouble.
If you love your bold and refreshing scents then you must try you should give this one a try as it is a really long-lasting roll-on that prevents body odor and doesn't irritate the skin at all.

You can shop for these Roll-Ons from any Cosmetics store or buy it online from any online shopping website as they are available very easily.
Hope you liked our review, looking forward to your valuable Comments!

XOXO
Team TSD

Hey lovelies!
Remember the time when I reviewed the uber chic Oppo N3 smartphone? Well, we all loved its rotating camera feature and trendy body, and Oppo has decided to take things ahead with its latest offering - Oppo R7 Plus.

Oppo R7 Plus is more of a phablet with a premium and unique large-screen Metal Unibody that makes it uber stylish and trendy. That's not all, it is loaded with other amazing features as well which I am going to talk about in this post.


In this post, I will be reviewing the phone on three major factors : Features, Camera and Battery Life.


Features :

Oppo R7 Plus has a 6 inch 1080p Super AMOLED screen that makes it quite a huge smartphone, but a blessing for those who love their smartphones - bold and big.
It has a 2.5D Arc Edge Screen with a concept of 'Free Curves' that gives it redefined curves and adds beauty to its design.

Featuring a large memory with 3GB RAM  and a quad-core Snapdragon 615 processor, it allows you to store numerous apps and use them smoothly.  One of the interesting features is its Fingerprint sensor which is in the form of a square sensor at the back, that can be pressed gently to activate the phone and unlock it.

Oppo R7 Plus allows you to use Dual sim or use one sim with an external Micro SD card. It already has a 32GB in-built memory which is more than enough for smartphone users like me who only like to store Songs, Pictures and selective apps.


Camera :
Oppo R7 Plus is loaded with a 13MP camera with Laser Autofocus and Sony IMX278 sensor, f/2.2 lens, and dual LED flash.

Its Ultra HD imaging mode helps take very crisp and sharp pictures, but I do think that the picture quality isn't quite very impressive even with the many features.

Here are a few unedited shots taken from the main camera while out for festive shopping :



The camera does help capture minute and major details of an object in depth, but I think it doesn't get the lighting of the photograph very accurately.


The 8MP front camera faired better as it helped take bright, beautiful shots. And its feature Beautify 3.0 helps customize the photograph with pre-set effects that instantly
beautify any pi ture.

Battery Life :
Coming to the battery life, the R7 Plus has an ultra-large battery capacity and features Flash Charging  that enables you to charge the smartphone faster and just 5 minutes of charging supports 2 hours of talk time.
Perfect for users like me who travel a lot and don't necessarily get a lot of time to fully charge the phone between continuous use of the phone to take pictures, browse internet or watching videos.

Especially in this wedding season, when you are out and about shopping or attending festivals, you really don't want to struggle with low battery while taking pictures or videos, that's where its Battery life proves that it can last long while you capture all your favorite memories.

Overall Views :
At a price tag of Rs 29,999 for its 32 GB model, Oppo R7 Plus is definitely an impressive smartphone/phablet with a stylish metallic body and classy looks. But it is a smartphone that might only attract people who love bigger phones, as it is slightly difficult to use with just one hand. 

Also, if you are a person who can't live without listening to FM all day long, you may want to re-consider as it lacks NFC or FM radio.
But if its all about Looks, high quality camera, amazing battery life and higher Internal memory, Oppo R7 Plus might just be the perfect pick for you.

Love
Nitika

Hey everyone!

So, you have found that perfect pair of campus shoes?
If you have been putting off wearing your new shoes because you are scared you might spoil them, then you are not alone. One of the best ways you can ensure that your shoes outlast their minimum durability is by caring for them.

Hey lovelies!

A few days back I was invited over by Vivel India for a Bloggers meet at Sheraton, Saket with their brand ambassador and the leading Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan.

It was an interesting session where Vivel introduced their Love & Nourish range specialized for nourishing skin and Kareena Kapoor shared her beauty secrets with us.


Present at the occasion were, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Bollywood Diva and Vivel Brand Ambassador, Subash Balar, Category Head, ITC Personal Wash,  Vijayan Padmanabhan, Sr. Lead Scientist from ITC’s Life Sciences Technology Centre,  Priscilla Corner, renowned beauty expert and  Dr. Mahima Bakshi, celebrity Fitness and Beauty Consultant


Vivel, ITC’s leading personal care brand, understanding women's intrinsic need of deep moisturisation, unveiled this new range enriched with Vitamin E, a powerful skin moisturizer.

L to R : Vijayan Padmanabhan, Priscilla Corner, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Subash Balar

In a discussion with the bloggers and answering our queries, Kareena Kapoor, who looked as ravishing as ever, shared secrets behind her beautiful skin, her personal skincare tips and her diet.

She shared that she believes in the saying that - You are What You Eat - therefore one should always watch what they are eating, as it would directly affect the skin and the body. Well, we couldn't agree any less on this!

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Also, she gave the credits to Vivel and her genes for having blessed with a beautiful skin. She also swears by Aloe Vera when it comes to her skin care.


Coming to the new launch by Vivel, Vivel Love & Nourish celebrates the indulgent and lovable Vivel woman. Be it the exotic nourishing ingredients with a rich legacy of skin care or the innovation in creating the first ever flip-top mechanism in soap packaging, the assortment of soaps includes 4 variants that are ideal food for skin. :

• Vivel with Green Tea and Vitamin E Vivel soap with Green Tea nourishes skin from deep inside and prevents accumulation of skin impurities.
• Vivel Aloe Vera with Vitamin E deep nourishes to give satin soft skin. 
• Vivel Mixed fruit + Cream is a double delight as it is a unique 2-in-1 soap enriched with mixed fruits – Pomegranate, Avocado and Papaya- Cream and Vitamin E. Not only it nourishes skin, but also endows it with a youthful glow.

‘Love & Nourish’ is an exquisitely crafted bathing range that is enriched with Almond Oil & Shea Butter and Avocado Oil & Olive Butter, and is crafted to pamper skin with an abundance of exotic butter and nourishing oil.