The Seven Beginner Make-Up Essentials

7 Must Have Beauty Products In Every Woman's Dresser:

"I don't apply any make-up,I am naturally flawless."
"How can you apply so many things before going out,I ain't got that much time."
Every now and then we come across such comments from someone who  is not a make-up enthusiast.
Let me tell you all ladies out there that make-up is not something that one should apply to look fair than your real complexion or when you are going to have a party. Make-up is just for highlighting your features and not mimicking something that you are not. You have got big beautiful eyes? A little bit of eyeliner is going to enhance them even more. A little tinted lip balm is all you need to make you feel more confident and pretty. We are not talking here about tons of make all above your face but we want to talk about the basic and must have make-up products that can make you confident everyday without much time.So here it goes:


1.BB Cream


A good BB cream is all that you need to hide all those uneven skin tone. BB creams are especially designed for everyday use and they are a perfect mixture of moisturizer, sunscreen and foundation. Choose one that match your face tone and you are all sorted.
Note: Always check the shade on your neck area rather than your hand as the  tone of your hands are way too different than the tone of your face.

2.Concealer

Concealer as the name suggests conceals any kind of marks,spot or blemishes on your face.It is also used to conceal under eye dark circles so that it blend well with rest of the face.
Note: It is believed that the shade of the concealer should be lighter than your skin tone but that is a misconception. An ideal concealer is the shade closest to the foundation that you use.

3.Mascara


Mascara is a beauty wand. Yes,you heard me right. It can change the entire look of your face in a jiffy.There are different kind of mascara. Some lengthens your eyelashes and some provides volume to them.It makes your eyes look 70% more attractive. A good mascara is a must have.


4.Eyeliner




It is so amazing that just a line drawn on your upper eyelids can entirely change your personality and character. There are so many ways in which one can apply eyeliner depending upon the occasion. For simple daily use you can normally draw a line on your upper eyelids length or you can extend a little bit for the winged look.
Note:If you find liquid eyeliners messy then try penliners or gel liner.They give matte finish and dry very quickly.

5.Kajal



Talking about eye make-up and not to mention Kajal would be a lie. Kajal has been an important must have product since ages. A kajal can enhance the look of any woman with just one stroke.It makes the eyes super charismatic and hypnotic.

6.Blusher

In a beauty regime, Blusher plays a very important role.If applies correctly,it can reduce the appearance of features you would like to disguise,while emphasizing your best points. It highlights and gives colors to your cheeks.

7.Lipstick/Lip tint/ Lip Balm


The last but the most important as it can make all the product in the list above look fader if you won't apply colors to your lips. When you apply lipstick,it instantly makes you look beautiful and make you stand out in the crowd.It is the one product that can boost your confidence in a moment.

We would love to know your must have products that you love in the comments below. You can also suggest us if we missed something. We will again be back with something new. Till then Take Care.

With Love|
Surmayi

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A day at DLF Saket Flea Market

A Day At DLF Saket Flea Market

Despite large malls with their expensive and stylish brands,what always succeed at getting our attention are those colorful and delightful canopy in the campus of the mall. Flea markets have always been popular among every class of society and they offer variety of products at a very reasonable rates. So today we will talk about a day well spent at the Flea market (Rakhi Special) at DLF mall,Saket.

Every weekend you can find numerous stalls with unique and different products ranging from jewellery,apparel,home decor,snacks,stationery everything. The best thing about these Flea Markets are that they have products at jaw-dropping prices.

These markets have got product as per the upcoming festivals and occasions as most of them are handmade and handicraft products. So the Rakhi special Flea markets doesn't necessarily had rakhi stalls but it had awesome collection for products that can be used for this occasion. There were wonderful candle aroma diffusers, phulkari stoles, jewellery,footwear and many more.

If you are still wondering what is so special about these markets, I would suggest you to rush to DLF mall,Saket this weekend and see it yourself. We are sure that you would love the variety and prices and also those sellers who own their own stores but every weekend they participate in these flea markets to reach out to more and more exposure.They will charm you will their friendly and empathetic behaviour.

With Love 
Surmayi

Indoor Plants : A must have- Part 2

Care & Benefits of Indoor Plants:

Same as our last post ,we are going to discuss about the care and benefits of indoor plants.
We all know that plants unlike us intakes carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. It purifies air and makes us breathe fresh even in home. Plants makes us calm and makes home or office a better place to live and work. The greenery around you is  not only are pleasant to eyes but it also makes us work effectively with great concentration , higher accuracy and better yielding results.

We have discussed few plants in our last post already. We will now discuss more plants that can be used inside the house to bring you more close to nature.

7.Spider Plant

Keep them on the grounds or use them as hangings. This beautiful plant is definitely going to be an attraction.

Benefits: NASA places this plant among the top 3 types of houseplants that are great at removing formaldahyde. Also removes carbon monoxide and other toxins or impurities.
Care: Likes bright, indirect light and lots of water while growing.

8.Dwarf/Pygmy Date Palm
Benefits: Said to remove formaldehyde and xylene (a chemical found in plastics and solvents) from the air.

Notes: Loves lots of sun, moist soil and warm water.Need to be kept near window for adequate sunlight.

9.Snake Plant

Benefits: Found by NASA to absorb toxins, such as nitrogen oxides and formaldahyde.

Notes: It tolerates low light levels and irregular watering (and needs only a few waterings throughout winter).Put one in your bathroom — it’ll thrive with low light and steamy humid conditions while helping filter out air pollutants.

10.Janet Craig

Benefits: Lady Palm is said to be a good overall air purifier, removing most air pollutants.

Notes: Prefers indirect sunlight, and watering without fertilizers.

11.English Ivy

Benefits: It's known for removing the chemical benzene, a known carcinogen found in cigarette smoke, detergents, pesticides, and the off-gasing of other synthetic materials, is said to be fantastic for asthma and allergies and also removes formaldehyde.

Notes: Can be invasive, making it great for a potted plant.

12.Baby Rubber Plant

Benefits: These houseplants clean the air by emitting high oxygen content, and purifies indoor air by removing chemicals, such as formaldahyde or other toxins.

Notes: Likes filtered light, infrequent watering and rich soil. I've found conflicting information as to whether or not this plant contains any poisonous parts.

Indoor plants have also been linked to a boost in creativity too. So I hope we would now bring more greenery to our home that will bring more positivity and less stress.

Love
Surmayi

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Indoor Plants : A must have- Part 1

Care & Benefits of Indoor Plants:

We all love plants. Plants significantly improve a whole range of aspects of our environment. It makes us feel refreshed and soothe our mind. These living organisms interact with your body, mind and home in ways that enhance the quality of life.Plants play a vital role in providing a pleasant and tranquil environment in which to move, work or relax. Indoor plants can also help health, wellbeing and productivity in the workplace.
Today we are going to talk about the kind of plants that are suitable for indoor plantations and how to take care of them. We will also discuss about the benefits of indoor plants. So let us start.
Indoor plants are mostly those plants which either requires less sunlight or no sunlight at all for their growth. There are wide range of indoor plants that includes ferns, cactus, succulents which are easily grown inside the home with less or negligible sunlight. Some plants need to be kept in sun once in a week or fortnight for a little exposure to sunlight.
Following are few plants which are suitable for indoor garden.

1. Aloevera

Benefits: Not only can it be used for burns on the skin, it is also known to remove formaldahyde from the air.
Care:  Aloe Vera Plants are native to the deserts and so need very little humidity. Water your Aloe Vera Plant well and then allow it to thoroughly dry out before watering it again. An Aloe Vera Plant can often last 2-3 weeks before it needs water and requires even less water in the winter. It likes it hot (65-85 degrees), dry, and sunny. Aloe Vera plants do not do well in temperatures below 40 degrees.

2.  Areca Palm

Benefits: General air purifier, especially as it grows larger. It's known for being one of the better performers in purifying the air.

Care: Areca Palms require bright indirect light. Too much light or direct sun burns the fronds and causes them to turn yellow. Allow the top 1-2” of soil to dry out before watering an Areca Palm. Never allow an Areca to sit in water as this causes root rot. This plant is very sensitive to low temperatures so if you place it outside during the summer be sure to bring it in before temperatures dip below 50 degrees.

3.Bamboo Palm or Reed Palm

Benefits: According to NASA, it removes formaldahyde and is also said to act as a natural humidifier.

Care: Likes bright, indirect light and prefers to remain moist but not too much and doesn't like sitting in water.

4.  Boston Fern 

Benefits: Said to act as a natural air humidifier, removes formaldahyde and is a general air purifier. Said to be among the best in air purifying houseplants.

Care: Likes bright light and damp soil but can be tolerant of drought or partial light.Boston ferns need a cool place with high humidity and indirect light.

5.Corn Cane 

Benefits: Known for removing formaldehyde and known generally as one of the houseplants that clean the air.

Care: Does great with low light and low water.

6. Golden Pothos or money plant

Benefits: NASA places this plant among the top 3 types of houseplants great for removing formaldehyde. It is also known for removing carbon monoxide and increasing general indoor air quality.

Care: Needs less water in colder temps and partial sun. They are happiest when room temperatures are in the 65°-80° range. Growing will stop if temperatures drop below 55°.

We will continue this in our next post. Till then keep smiling.

Love
Surmayi

The DIY Fun

DIY NOTEBOOKS
We all use Notebooks be it you are a business woman or school/college girl.
Let us give a little character to those notebooks and make it much more interesting. It will make it look good and even you will get rid of those boring notebook covers.
Lets have a look at these beautiful DIY and super simple ways to keep your notebook look super cute and interesting.

Cut out you favorite images from some books,cards or magazines and make a collage on the cover page of your notebook and see how wonderful and colorful it looks.  

Use different papers or hand-made sheets and create patterns on the cover of the notebook. Subtle and cute right?

Lace it up and make this super cute and super easy notebook.

You can also use different patterned gift laces and stick it in horizontal,vertical or diagonally to get amazing patterns in super easy way.

Doodle it up and show your own creativity. Amazing way to entertain yourself during super boring lectures :P

Not in mood of doing much then simply take an old book or newspaper and make this simple yet eye-catchy notebook.

Remember doodling with paper cutting in your childhood. This is all you need to make such amazing notebook. This one is my personal favorite as people can really read you through your notebook cover :D

Cut magazine or images in triangular shape and make this creative notebook in a jiffy.

Use paper bags of stores to create these amazing notebook covers.

We hope you like the ideas. Create you own and share with us in the comments below.
Thank you so much.

Love
Surmayi

.Pictures courtesy: Pinterest

Ethnic Clutch

 Clutches are love

These gorgeous looking clutches are sure to suit your personality & style. They are good handy, easy to carry & is an amazing product that you will pride in flaunting to the world.

Isn't it a colorful and mood lifting clutch?

Paired with western clothes can highlight your entire look and leave your friends in awe. 

It reflects its own  class and elegance.

With ethnic clothes,it maintains its ethnic touch in a wonderful way.

If you love colors then you are definitely going to love these super colorful and chic clutches that goes with your western as well as ethnic attire.