Find Upcycled and Fun Home Décor Stuff at PoppadumArt Pallavi Dhingra August 3, 2013 Home Decor http://youtu.be/TkwmF0xQA7c PoppadumArt is a venture by Mumbai-based Saanwari Gorwaney and Samit Malkani who create new, vibrant uses for everyday things. It could be a painted wok transformed into a hanging...
Fabindia Soaps: Mildly Fragrant, Relaxing, But Is It Worth the Splurge? Pallavi Dhingra January 15, 2013 Skin Care Though heavily scented and ultra-creamy soaps are largely preferred, fruit and herb-based soaps are fast carving out a niche for themselves. Among the brands that sell them, Fabindia has the widest ra...
Vaseline, Lotus Herbals or Nivea – What’s Your Best Bet For Winter Lip Care? Pallavi Dhingra December 19, 2012 Skin Care When the latest addition in a woman’s purse is a lip balm or gloss, you know winter has truly arrived. And with so many brands vying for attention and making fancy promises of lip-repair, healing and even sun p...
From Water Whistles To Choli Bags, Handmade Artifacts Get Quirky At Dhoop Pallavi Dhingra November 5, 2012 Home Decor http://youtu.be/Wb1n8q3MTws Stepping into Dhoop – a deceptively humble and artsy-looking home décor store in Bandra – is like entering an authentic Indian handicrafts mela where in a brilliant kaleidoscope o...
Eco Corner: A Totally Filmi Collection of Coasters, Bags, Cushion Covers and More! Pallavi Dhingra September 26, 2012 Home Decor http://youtu.be/inofTyPCFMo If eco-friendly shopping is your thing, you’re probably familiar with Eco Corner, a Mumbai-based store with outlets in Landmark bookstores in Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore. In the si...
Dhoop’s Mitti Collection Gives Chai-Paani a Good Name! Pallavi Dhingra September 17, 2012 Home Decor If you thought home décor accessories currently available in the market are driving you into a kitsch overdose, here’s a handmade pottery collection that’s far more subdued in design sensibility. During my r...
Vintage Lovers, these Storage Tins make a Fashion Statement in your Kitchen! Pallavi Dhingra September 7, 2012 Home Decor 1 The 1970s was packed with oodles of boldness that cleverly maintained the balance between class and style. That’s why I love everything “vintage”, whether it’s a neckpiece, an umbrella or a skirt. And...
Review: Lakme Absolute Fast & Fabulous – Fab Shades But the 1-Stroke Claim? So Untrue Pallavi Dhingra August 29, 2012 Makeup & Accessories While picking up the True Wear Nail Colour (see review here) shade from the beauty shop, my eyes fell on another range from the Lakme collection of nail paints. I decided to try out the 05 Aqua Blaze from Lakme...
Review: Lakme True Wear Nail Colour Fails on its Chip-resistant Claim, Flimsy Bottle Cap Disappoints Pallavi Dhingra August 25, 2012 Makeup & Accessories 1 I’m personally not a consumer of this particular category of Lakme products but when I purchased a bottle of Lakme True Wear Nail Colour on a whim, I expected only good things. And why wouldn’t I? Lakme is a...