Black and white polka dots nail art

Hi Girls!!! Today I have come up with a beautiful yet pretty easy nail art using all time hit color combo black and white!! :)

You can see how pretty it looks!!! :) 

Wanna get this nail art for your weekend holidays? Well here are some simple steps, just follow them and let the compliments come along! :)

You will need:

• Base coat
• Black color Nail polish ( I have used MUA)
• White color Nail polish ( I have used Eyetex Dazzler)
• Transparent Nail polish ( I have used Eyetex Dazzler)
• A Toothpick
• A striping tool or an old nail polish brush which is trimmed at its edges.

Step One:

• Firstly, paint your nails with a base coat to protect them.

• Wait till the base coat dries and now paint your nails with white and black nail colors alternatively as shown.

Step Two:

• Wait till the nail colors dry.

• Now, take white nail color with the nail polish brush and drop some color on a paper. 

• Now dip the back of the toothpick in the white color and print it on the black base coat of the thumb.

• Print the dots right at the centre of the nail, to form an arc shape or a 'C' shape, and fill in the left side of the nail with dots.

• Repeat the same method,(but reverse the 'C' shape for alternate fingers, as shown in the picture) with all the nails except the middle finger.  

• I have given the middle finger nail a different design. Print 3 or 4 white dots only at the edge of the nail. 

• Now take the striping tool or an old nail polish brush (with thin edge) and fill in (remember! only at the edges as shown in the picture) with small dots. You can use even an old eyeliner brush for this.

• Now enjoy your mani! :)

Heavy brass metal bangle

Adorable bangle made of brass metal, coated with black color and has a cut in design. Looks best with any western outfit, chudidhars and even saris.

Metal black long chain

Amazing long chain in black, having multiple strings attached together. Each string has small silver color crystal beads. Looks stylish when worn on western outfits.

Pumpkin curry

Hello girls!! You know what my mom prepared for lunch today?? You can see in the picture above. Yes, Pumpkin curry! It tastes as yummy as it looks!! :) It has got many notes, hot, spicy and sweet. The flavor of jaggery stands out and makes this dish tastier and special. It is very easy to prepare this dish. Just try it out! :)

Preparation Time: 15 min

Cooking Time : 40 min

Serves 4

Ingredients:

Small Pumpkin cut into medium sized pieces (Approx 500 gm) - 1

Oil - 1 cup

Mustard seeds - 1/2 Teaspoon

Cumin - 1/2 Teaspoon

Fenugreek seeds - 5 to 6

Garlic crushed - 5 to 6 cloves

Red chillies (whole) - 2

Green chillies (slightly slit) - 2

Tamarind pulp - 1/4th cup

Jaggery (grated) - 2 Tablespoons

Medium sized Onions (chopped) - 3

Red chilli powder - 2 Tablespoons

Curry leaves - 10 to 12

Salt - To taste

Coriander (chopped) for garnishing - 1/4th cup

Method:

• Heat oil in a deep pan and add cumin, fenugreek, mustard seeds, garlic, onions, curry leaves, green and red chillies. 

• Saute till the onions become golden brown. 

• Now add pumpkin pieces. Mix well and saute for 1-2 min. 

• Add water till the pumpkin pieces get drowned. 

• Now cover the pan and let it boil for 10-15 min on low flame. 

• Check a piece of pumpkin. If it is soft and cooked, add tamarind pulp and jaggery. 

• Let the gravy get thick and wait till the oil leaves the edges. 

• Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with steamed rice or rotis.

Lakme Eyeconic kajal - Review

Hiya girls!!!

Countdown started for Christmas!! Just 20 days to go!!! I am super excited!! :)

So, my dear girls, what are your plans for Christmas? Me and my sissy started concentrating on our beauty and becoming more and more beauty-conscious day by day as the Christmas day is approaching, to look best on the festival day!! :)

We are also trying on new products for the make up, and then we came across this- Lakme Eyeconic Kajal!

Its a lovely lovely product, I can say!!

I couldn't stop myself to give a review about my new sweet heart! :)

So, here is how it looks! Very classy, isn't it? :)

I have been using this from the last two months, and it has become one of my must-haves in my make up bag!

Lakme Eyeconic kajal boasts the following features:

• Waterproof
• No smudge
• 10 Hour stay
• Dermatologically tested

Waterproof:

I can give 10 on 10 to this attribute. It doesn't  fade with splashes of water. It sometimes doesn't fade completely even after taking a bath. You should certainly use a good make up remover to completely remove it.

My rating: 4.5/5

No Smudge:

Yes. Eyeconic wins even in this attribute. It is sure to be intact even after a nap! Mine are a bit oily eyes, so I can see some traces of smudge at the end of the day. It varies from person to person. Most of the reviews I have seen gives full marks in this context.

My rating: 5/5

10 Hour stay:

This claim is correct to some extent. It stays 10 hours or even I can say more than that, but not perfectly. You need to touch up after 3-4 hours. But it does not fade away completely, leaving your eyes bare. 

My rating:4/5

Dermatologically tested:

This claim proves to be true because, it did not cause any irritation or infection or made my eyes reddish or watery. I can wear it very comfortably for many hours. No complaints till now.

My rating:5/5

Here are some more aspects, I want to review:

Looks and design:

It looks very sleek and stylish in its design. So, it can be easily carried wherever we go. It has an easy twist-up format, which can be used very conveniently.

My rating:5/5

Color:

It boasts an absolute deep black shade, and is sure to give your eyes a perfect eyeconic look! 

In the image above, the first line shows single stroke of the kajal, the second line shows double strokes. But the thing is, it needs two or three strokes on the waterline, to make it look more prominent.

My rating: 5/5

Price:

199 INR. 

 I think the price is reasonable, as it is worth the price!

My rating: 5/5

Other details of the product:

Net Weight: 0.35g

Shelf Life: 30 months from packed date

All in all, Lakme eyeconic kajal is very comfortable to wear all day long. Its really very long lasting without any smudge. You can even wear it as an eyeliner on the upper lid, if you want a thicker and bold line. It is very creamy and glides very well. The jet black color of the kajal gives your eyes a striking and prominent look. Even if you use it everyday, it easily lasts for 5-6 months. So, its really worth the price.

Pros:

• Waterproof
• No smudge
• Long-lasting
• Dermatologically tested, so safe for eyes
• Smooth application
• It is very dark black in color.
• Can be used even on the upper lids
• Decently priced
• Convenient twist format

Cons:

• Doesn't last perfectly for 10 hours.
• Should be given two or three strokes to get the perfect shade.

Total Rating I can give to Lakme eyeconic kajal: 4.8

It is highly recommended and I'll surely get a new one even before I finish it! :)

Black crystals two strings long necklace

Fabulous long chain having two satin strings (one shorter and the other longer) with black crystals. Gives you absolutely trendy look and looks best when paired up with any western outfit.

DIY Sequins Camisole

Hello Girls!!! :)

Entered into the first week of December! Hope you all are done with your Christmas shopping! Feeling very excited for the Christmas day!! :) 

Today I want to share a simple DIY of a camisole.

If you are bored of wearing normal simple camisoles, you can just add some flair to it by embellishing it with sequins. So here is the simple DIY idea I want to share with you guys!! Hope you enjoy!! :)

All you need are:

• A Thread(same color of the cami)
• A Needle
• Sequins

I have embellished the straps and neckline of the cami. It can easily be done with some sequins using a basic chain stitch. I have used orange colored sequins. The embellishing adds a brand new look even to your old camisole, and all this can be done very easily, in no time.

The sequins embellished using a basic chain stitch

This is my simple idea. You can do this in your own different ways! So, be creative and be ready to get complements!! :)

Funky Wooden Long chain

Very funky and colorful long chain made with wooden beads. Definitely adds color to any western outfit. Perfect and must have accessory for a holiday on the beach!