Hey everyone!
It's been a long time since we last had a Giveaway, right? So I thought of surprising you all with a Giveaway celebrating my 5th Blogiversary.

A few weeks back I had attended an instaxicated Bloggers Meet with Fujifilm India where I got introduced to their cute but very interesting Instax Mini 8 camera.

A Polaroid camera was loved by one and all many years ago, long before smartphones became the talk of the town and selfies became a rage.

While we all love clicking sharp, clear pictures on our smartphones and digital cameras, nothing still beats the beautiful feeling of having an instant print of your clicked picture in your hands. And that's where Instax Mini 8 comes in picture - helping create memories to cherish forever.

Instax Mini 8

Instax Mini 8 is a cute and compact camera that brings instant fun and excitement to your everyday life. Available in 7 vibrant colors, not only this camera will instantly lift the mood but it takes some amazing pictures that are perfect to make and save new memories.

•  Brightness Adjustment Dial - Don't worry about how to get the perfect click from Instax Mini 8 as it automatically determines the best brightness level and indicates the same on the lit lamp so you can adjust the dial to choose different exposure levels.

• High-key Photo - Want an image with a soft impression? Adjust the dial to the hi-key mark to take some lovely clicks.

• Constant Firing Flash - It helps you get clear pictures even when the light is relatively low.

Instax Mini 8 (Pic c/o : Fujifilm India)

While it does take a little while for the film to develop and the film is slightly expensive, the results surely don't disappoint.

LeEco Le 2 flatlay

It also features a mirror-surfaced fingerprint sensor and uses a USB Type-C port which acts as a data transfer and charging port as well as a CDLA port for digital audio.


Camera :

LeEco Le 2 is packed with a 16-MP rear camera with dual-LED flash and a 8-MP front camera. The front camera is surprisingly sharp and helps get very bright and clear shots. The Beauty mode of the camera helps get an even-toned look by smoothing the complexion.

Selfie from the LeEco Le 2 Front Camera

Selfie from Le 2 front camera with Beautify mode

Le 2 Rear camera click

I tested the rear camera to take pictures of the valley during my stay at Golden Tulip, Chandigarh - and Le 2 helped me capture very fine details, however the images could have been a little more sharper. The camera works well in day-time and well-lit interiors.

One of the interesting parts of the superphone is that you can use the Fingerprint scanner to click selfies as well.

Dress : StalkBuyLove Wedges : Charles & Keith Hairband : Forever 21 Sunglasses : Forever 21 Watch : Daniel Wellington

Battery Life : 

The LeEco Le 2 features a  3,000mAh battery which makes it strong enough to last an average day (clicking selfies, using Whatsapp and checking mails) without having to charge it.

Le 2 also has a Quick charging feature which sometimes makes the device heat up while charging so I prefer charging it using the normal mode which makes the battery last for 7-8 hours.

Photography : Tina Pandher Location c/o : Golden Tulip, Chandigarh

Overall, I found the LeEco Le 2, priced at Rs 11,999, a great-value-for-money device packed with amazing features, attractive design and a decent camera in budget. 

You also get first year membership of LeEco free which gives you an access to a wide range of audio and video content through apps like LeVidi and LIVE.

What are your thoughts about the Le 2? Let me know in the comments below!
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Nitika

Dress : Faballey Wedges : River Island Earrings : Romwe Bag : Tommy Hilfiger Watch : Daniel Wellington Necklace : Swarovski

MUA : Vinny Handa Photography : Mannz Singh Location : Crowne Plaza Mayur Vihar

I would be sharing complete reviews of the ELLE Spa & Salon and Crowne Plaza hotel soon! Stay tuned for a Giveaway which is coming up next week.
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Nitika

We are in July already and it makes me feel surprised about how half of the year passed by in a jiffy.

June happens to be our Blogiversary month, and this June we celebrated our 5th Blogiversary. I really can't believe how I have survived 5 years of blogging, when I had started this blog just as a platform to share my shopping hauls and never thought it would last this long.

I still remember when I used to click pictures of my new outfits inside my hostel room, my friends used to laugh at my weird Hobby, but well who would have had imagined that The Shopaholic Diaries - a blog I started as a hobby but proved to be my passion - would complete 5 years successfully.

To celebrate the 5th Blogiversary with our friends & fans, we organized a Spa party in collaboration with ELLE Spa & Salon and Crowne Plaza Mayur Vihar, Delhi.


ELLE Spa & Salon is a contemporary luxury brand launched by Sanghvi Brands-ELLE joint venture in India and the Indian Ocean region recently.
The spa promises a relaxing journey with aromatic scents, soft lighting, airy atmosphere & warm décor, rejuvenating the mind, body & soul. I'll cover more about the spa in my next post.





ELLE Spa & Salon is located at Crowne Plaza Mayur Vihar - an excellent 5-star property located right in my neighborhood, which is a one-stop place for one to enjoy awesome multi-cuisine food, a relaxing spa and an outdoor swimming pool - all this in the neighborhood of East Delhi.

A complete review of the property would be done in the next post!


To celebrate our 5 years journey of blogging, many dear friends and regular readers of the blog joined us for a Spa party and Hi-Tea.

L to R : Vinny (my MUA for the day), Shaily (Confessionz of a Closet), Neha (Bestie alert), ME, Tina (Photographer-WIP), Bhawna (By Muse)

L to R : Apurva (Kalapalette), Yours truly, Hansika (Crazy Bestie), Pankhuri (Madamemoiselle4u)

L to R : Rabani (Punk Artist), :P , Anubha (the Creative one), Sakshi (Cutie), Hansika (did I say Crazy already?)

The evening started with all the lovely guests enjoying relaxing foot spa sessions at the luxurious spa area near the hotel pool, while sipping refreshing iced teas.



Post the relaxing spas, we moved to the Hi-tea by the pool organized by the amazing Crowne Plaza team that included refreshing iced teas, cappuccinos, munch-ons, delish pizzas, rolls and more.



Gladly, everyone had a great time at the event and it ended up to be a nice meetup over spas and teas that helped us rejuvenate while catching up together at one platform.

While we were all gearing up to leave, the ELLE Spa & Salon team organized a mini Giveaway for all the guests where each one of us got to win exciting spa vouchers.

Contest Time :D

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Hey everyone!
I am back with another Outfit post featuring one of my favorite trends this season. I have always looked out to add timeless dresses to my wardrobe, and the shirt-dress is my all-time favorite.
And a flowy, printed shirt dress is all you need this summer to get many looks out of one basic staple.

That's why when I received this lovely dress from Faballey in mail, I instantly fell in love with its breezy style and figure-flattering silhouette. I loved how it's casual yet very dressy to be worn for a romantic evening or a day out with your BFFs.

I styled this polka dots dress with a sleek belt to define the waist. To complete the look and add a pop of color to my outfit, I wore my new strappy heels from Steve Madden that are totally chic and glamorous.
I accessorized the look with a Forever 21 necklace and a graphic clutch from Kazo.  Have a look at the complete outfit :

Dress - Faballey Belt - Kazo Heels - Steve Madden Clutch - Kazo Necklace - Forever 21 Watch - FOSSIL

Shirt dresses are available at many brands like Faballey, Koovs, ZARA, KAZO, Vero Moda and more in various styles and designs. Pick a style that would flatter your size the most.

You can go for a knee length buttoned shirt dress and pair it with loafers for a minimal chic style. If you like a casual, sporty style; pick a dress and pair it with sneakers for a look that is a must-try this summer.

Get a bohemian look by pairing your shirt dress with a belt, a trendy boho bag over your shoulders, and finish the look with a pair of suede ankle booties!

Photography by : Tina Pandher

Loved this look? Let me know your views in the Comments below.
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Nitika

Hey everyone!
You all might be knowing that I am a fan of Geetanjali Salon and get all of my hair services done from them only. My first hair color experience was at their Hair Studio in Select Citywalk and since then, I have always preferred Geetanjali Salon for all kind of hair and makeup services.

My ombre hair had now grown too long and I was bored of my look as the color was only visible at the tips (after 2-3 hair cuts over 2 years). So, after giving it a thought, I decided it was time to get a hair cut plus a new look for my hair.



I visited their new swanky branch at DLF Mall of India for a global hair color treatment first. I was welcomed by Jyoti, their branch manager who gave me a brief tour of the new outlet which is spacious and lavish - as par as all the other branches of Geetanjali Salon.

Geetanjali Salon, DLF Mall of India, Noida

After the brief tour, my hair stylist Ali had a word with me regarding the kind of look I want to have, and I told him I want a subtle hair color without cutting my hair short.