10 Timeless Must Haves

P.S this article was written for Citadel Magazine 

10 pieces of Jewellery which are Timeless and Must haves.

Jewellery is a woman's best friend and enhances her beauty. Their is so much in term of choice of jewellery one can own, it's an amazing treasure trove. 

Jewellery - Best option to gift a woman, Best way to pamper yourself. A beautiful way to define your beauty and personality. Jewellery certainly plays an important part in a woman's life, no matter how much you like jewellery or are a no frill person, every woman has a share of her trinkets. 

When one is spoilt for choices and confused what to take, these are a few timeless classic pieces which every woman must own and which will be with her throughout life complimenting her. 

One can achieve so many looks with these pieces alone or mixing and matching them. 

Let's take a glimpse. 

A pearl necklace 

A pearl strand is a must for every woman, modern enough to pair with the cocktail dress or blazer at work and ethnic enough to go with the saree for an occasion. 

Charm bracelet

Add your own little charms to your bracelet and give it your personal touch. It's a classic that will never go out of fashion and a woman's jewellery box.

A gold chain 

A simple but must own item. A gold chain coupled with a personalised pendant goes well with casual looks. Add to your look and make it more striking by adding multiple chains of different length and achieve the layered look, which is so chic. 

Diamond studs 

These babies are the most perfect piece of jewellery ever, they go with any and every outfit. So what are you waiting for put on these darlings and sparkle like stars. 

Cocktail ring 

There is nothing simple about this piece. It's completely glamorous. One ring can change your entire look. Vintage, completely stylish and an eternal classic. 

Statement earrings 

These will instantly glam up any evening look. 

Statement necklace

A statement necklace will be enough to define your look and won't need you to don any other jewellery and be a star of all eyes. 

A delicate necklace

Whenever you are want to be girly or are feeling delicate and elegant. 

Bangles / Cuff 

Take a pick according to your personality, whatever suits you better a stack of thin classic and elegant bangles or a thick stylish and bold cuff.

Classic watch 

Photo credits - Pinterest 

Last but not the least, a perfect classic watch goes a long way in making your look complete. Chose a round or square, big or small based on your personality completely. 

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Keep adding these gorgeous pieces in your chest and shine on. Just a little something of these everyday can make you feel like a pretty princess. 

xoxo 

Bhakti 

Summer shopping list

Summers have arrived with an aplomb in Pune. The temperature is soaring high each day, and one more thing which is mounting on with the increasing mercury is my Summer Shopping List.. 

 

Whatever be the season the wardrobe has to match, isn't it ?

Summers are extra special, as there is a holiday/vacation laidback vibe.

One has to look their best and beat the heat.

 

Here's what I have in my Summer shopping list.

 

white shirt is a must in any summer wardrobe--

 

Pants
The comfort of airy Pants in the hot summer days.

Summer maxis

 

Boho chic and comfortable, I am drooling over these.

 

 

 

 

 

you can get all these dresses at Jabong.

 

 

 

available at Myntra

 

Summer dresses

floral, flirty and fun - perfect for summer.







available at Jabong

available at Flipkart

 

Maxi skirts

Must have for your summer wardrobe











available at Koovs





at Jabong

I am shopping loads what with the ongoing summer sales everywhere.

Will share my haul soon .

Till then Happy Shopping!

xoxo
Bhakti

 

 

Hair play made possible

You never know what every new day has in store for us, and what feelings it stirs up.
Today morning still lying in bed I was browsing and came across this amazing video by #DovePlay. The song just made up my day, if you haven't seen it, please have a look. I saw that video more than a couple of times. Something just touched me.



The Dove play video stirs a lot of emotions, since childhood, for a girl especially, her hair is her crown. She plays with it like a friend, keeps rolling them in her finger when in some deep thought as if talking to a friend. She keeps stroking them without knowledge, as if just to get that confidence, their strength. The hair is her mysterious beauty, a naughty secret, a lucky charm, flirting weapon, innocent hide out and much more.
Hair has been with us, changing with us, our mood, our age, our different phases marching ahead in life hand in hand. So it has always been, my journey with my hair. My Hair is an extension of who I am. It gives away my personality, its a window to my soul. Companion, confidence booster. Yes hair indeed plays so many roles in our life. And for every role it can't be always the same. I, myself have had so many different hair days depending on my phases - red hair, blonde hair, curly hair, I love to color my hair, cut them, mold them the way I want to, always leave them open no matter what. Changing the hair color and hairstyle gives a different look instantly and how I love to adore myself in the mirror(humble brag ).
However these days I restrain from coloring my hair and trying too many things on it. The ever changing hair color has indeed left its traces, my long silky soft dark brown locks, have thinned a lot, they have lost their shine and have become brittle and the worse of all they have started prematurely greying. Thus finally ending my adorable play sessions with my hair, its like killing one part of me. I feel stunted, my beauty feels restricted cause I cannot play with my hair and have a look of my choice.
Thanks to the Dove video, I got my lost confidence back and I am all ready to color my hair again without being worried of the effects. Dove promises protection of hair surface from damage caused by heating and coloring, with regular use. Its like suddenly I can dance all over, I got my freedom back. The liberty to play with my hair, how I missed it.
I got up from my bed with renewed and extra love for my hair. Let me tell you, I love my hair like crazy, but which girl doesn't then ;p I started pampering my hair to the hilt, applying hot oil massage and then a long soaking bath, where I completely pampered my tresses with Dove shampoo. Gave them such tender and soft brushing after drying them nicely, a little blow dry. The entire day I was just gazing at my lovely locks in the mirror and feeling so proud and mesmerized.


The range of Dove advanced care products (hair therapy)help you with specially treated hair. it takes care of hair coloring problems, damaged hair due to hair treatments, pollution etc.

 

Thanks Dove for giving my love a healthy dose of renewed energy and safeguarding it from all play and work. I owe it to you Dove

xoxo
Bhakti

Why I Pray ....

'Pray' - A Greek word  meaning to thank or request. This little word is etched deep into our heart since childhood. No matter faith, religion, belief praying is not new to anybody.

Praying is very important and its importance is greatly described in all holy books but today I am not preaching or enlightening anybody. I am just sharing with you the reason I pray.(its strictly my personal view)
 
For me since childhood praying is like a shopping list for God. I want this, that and everything.
Right from childhood my list went on like - in chronology -- take a look ;p

Please let me pass math.
God please I want to have yummy food not moms leafy vegetables.
God I want to go for a trip with my friends.

A Little Bottle of Serenity ..

Yesterday after having a somewhat rough day - work, arguments, stress, lots of uninvited guests, cooking, cleaning. I was exhausted. I was so frustrated and generally angry.
 I needed a breather so badly. Right then my eyes fell on a package in the corner, my eyebrows were raised with irritation even further. One more thing to clean. I got up with vengeance to take care(destroy) of it. It was wrapped up. I opened it still angry. I was feeling suffocated and claustrophobic the packet still in my hand.
 Without a blink of the eye I took my bag and the car keys still looking at the parcel and walked out of the house. Sat in the car, took a breather, opened the bag.
It was a gift from Ambi pur - a small mini vent clip car freshener in my favorite fragrance - Lavender. I then remembered of having to applied for a sample on Indiblogger , as hubby and me are both loyal fans of Ambi Pur. I think it is the best in the market. Unlike other brands the technique of fixing it to the vent is very easy plus it stays there without wobbling or falling down from the ac vent on sharp turns. I love the small and cute vent. It disperses fragrance mildly and refreshes the entire car. I like to keep the dispersion of fragrance on minimum mode and I am very satisfied by the result I get. Lavender very popular in therapies and spas and being well known for its excellent soothing, relaxing and refreshing properties is my all time favorite.
No wonder, it got a tiny hint of smile to my face. I plugged it in the vent, put some soft music and dreading the traffic still started the car. With expectations of chaos, traffic, honking horns, ditches, stress I left my home with no set destination in mind. I just wanted to get out.
No sooner than I did, my nerves began to calm down and a soothing, rejuvenating fragrance was mildly engulfing me.  A tranquil oasis of Lavender was cocooning me. What more, that was what was required to soothe my tired body and soul, a breath of fresh air. I began to relax and enjoyed my drive with the soft music and equally soft fragrant Ambi pur. After half an hour of my own personal therapy, I was rejuvenated to head back home and tackle everything with renewed vigor.


I smiled to myself ( a hearty smile) and thanked my little bottle of serenity (all at Rs 199 only for 30 days)

 

xoxo

Bhakti