Thursday, 27 December 2018

Globe in a glass road show 2018








I had the opportunity to visit the globe in a glass road show organised by @sula_vineyards and @sofitelmumbaibkc where one could witness wine and other alcohols from around the world showcasing the best of brands. .
Wine being the upfront focus, one could taste wine from various countries and brands and have them stamped on the little passport that was handed upon entry.
Wine connoisseurs were available to guide you to select the wine that would go best with your tastebuds. They even explained which wines go best with various cuisines especially trying to focus on the wines that go well with Indian cuisine to inculcate it in our lifestyles.




I travelled round the world to experience wines , just by visiting one location a few weeks back. It couldn't be a better trip to understand about the wines across the world.

I began my journey of globe in a glass by beginning with Australia and New Zealand. Well I had a little bias there since I belong to Australia and also because it is the 8th largest wine producer of the world. Australia has over 100 varieties of grapes. While I found the wine to be fruiter I felt that they were slightly on the dryer side.




Moving to Italy and France , it is clear that they are the masters of wine making. The wines were richer and smoother than the rest. @ferraritrento introduced to their Italian sparkling wine whose taste I still recall. Just like the world can't decide, I couldn't decide either which was the better one but I guess it's all about the cuisine or occasion you go for.
Next was Spain, the wines had a very different flavour and texture. They were lighter and sweeter, I guess wonderful to go with the Indian cuisine.




Well I could lie that i covered every country but I did have to go back sober so I concluded with our Indian wine - Sula to end the tasting. I love the desert wine that Sula offered, a clear alternative to when you want alcohol and a desert combined. They even have a new range of wines, one of which is the sparkling red wine which seemed to be like a lighter bublier version of a sangria.



Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Wedmegood.com - The significance of brides across India


According to the weatherly cycle, its winter but according to the whats going on around cycle, it’s the season of weddings. We have witnessed some multifarious weddings around us lately. From sportsmen to Bollywood stars, love has bought them closer and celebrations have been witnessed in the grandest way. What differiates the weddings is the style and how different cultures have made weddings worth the extravaganza. From hindu-christian , sindhi-south Indian, Punjabi-sikh and so on each wedding has been a totally novel affair. The importance here that I am pertaining to is that these cultures embark certain ceremonies that have value and much more meaning than just being a glamorous evening. The significance of each bit of a wedding means something that we forget or don’t know over the years. Whether it’s the kalire for a Punjabi bride or the veil for the Christian bride, they are much more than a wedding fashion accessory. Wedmegood is one platform where cultures and traditions are given importance and its one website where Indian marriages from all over are taken care of. Lets find out what some of the wedding accessories really mean.

To begin with, the popular and extravagant punjabi and North Indian brides, The kalire or the tassle like ornament is worn by a punjabi bride. The kalire are given by the maternal uncle and symbolise the shape of coconut which stands for prosperity and that the newly wed woman doesn't run out of food. Along with the kalire are the chooda, a set of 21 bangles traditionally in red and white and made of elephant teeth is known to bring fertility and increase bond among the couple.

Down in the south, where brides are dressed like goddesses since they represent goddess lakshmi coming into a new family.
In the southern part of India, Tamil brides are known to carry a beautiful kanjeevaram saree.Legend has it that the Kanchi silk weavers are descendants of Sage Markanda, who was considered to be the master weaver for the Gods themselves. Therefore wearing a kanjeevaram is like having a blessing. South Indian brides usually wear gold on the day as it is a way of having Goddess Lakshmi bless the marriage, The brides wear a jewellery called jadainagam. The Jadai nagam, of south India literally means the hair serpent. It is worn by brides to decorate the braided hair.
The rakkadi at the back of the head in the shape of the sun, symbolic of brilliance and power is followed by the crescent moon, evocative of calm and peace. The third piece is the fragrant thazhambu flower (screw pine)
Then comes the ruby and diamond-studded many headed divine cobra Ananta below whom are seen three rows of the cobra's coils. From here the jewellery for the braided hair starts. Designed in the form of flowers and buds; It consists of separate pieces interlaced to form a supple ornament. Towards the end of the braid it bursts out into 3 silk tassels held together by encrusted bells; the silk tassels too have undergone a change. Now they are done in pearls, gold chains or even diamond strings, depending on the expensive presentation of the Jadai nagam. (credit- manini’s blog¬¬)
Odiyannams or the kamarbandh are worn to keep the saree intact and are known to come in temple designs again to seek the blessings of God.

In the West, the Maharashtrians , brides are subtle and elegant. A saree in yellow colour is often chosen. A mundavalya is a thread emblished with pearls is tied on the forehead of the bride and bridegroom which shows that both of them are ready to get married. The golden cups that the mangalsutra holds in the center is placed directly over the woman’s Anahat Chakra or the fourth center flow of spiritual enery in a human body. The void in the golden cups represents draining of a woman’s emotion, sentiment and negative disposition of her body and mind. This ultimately takes the woman beyond karma or her worldly duties, rendering the ornament into something more powerful than a mere piece of jewellery. Vaaki and nath are the two other things that complete the bride, ofcourse not missing out on the flamboyant paithani saree.
In parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan, A gharchola saree is worn which literally means the 'outfit for home' is gifted by the mother in law as a welcome gift. Along with that is a Panetar  saree or lehenga given by the maternal uncle. All of these have bandhani patterns which are known to bring good luck to a marriage since 4000 BC and the Ajanta walls have depictions of women wearing them. Rajasthani brides also wear a borla which is known to protect the women from evil.

Towards to East, we have the Bengali bride.
A Bengali bride wears a beautiful red and rich banarasi saree with the traditional topor. Topor is the white crown or mukut made from Sholapith that a malakar makes. The mythological story behind it is that Lord Shiva wanted to wear a mukut for his wedding and hence asked lord vishwakarma to make one. Hence Bengalis wear it as a good luck from Lord Shiva and Parvati. Pola and shankha bangles accomply the look which are red and white bangles.


In Christianity, the bride wears a veil along with the white dress. The veil signifies purity or at times even the virginity of the bride. It is like a symbol of beginning a journey of the two people. A Christian bride may also wear something blue on the wedding which shows purity and love , also acts like a protection from the evil eye.

A Islamic bride in a sharara usually chooses green as it is an auspicious colour. The bride also wears a gold coin wrapped in a piece of cloth tied by the mother in law as a welcome to the family.


Whether you are a south indian or a punjabi or a sindhi bride, you need a help in planning your wedding. You would need to find wedding photographers, makeup artists, venues, mehendi artists, etc. for yourself and party makeup services for your family. You dont have to worry if you have the wedmegood wedding planning app. You can find best vendors, tons of unique ideas, real wedding trends, wedding checklist, all on one platform. 

Visit wedmegood.com and let the site help you and your friends/family plan a wedding you can't wait to attend!



Saturday, 15 December 2018

International Tea Day



It is international tea day today and I couldn't resist putting up this image which has been taken by my friend who captures amazing pictures @kalyanii.thakare .
Tea is my favourite beverage and I think it is the lifeline for the majority of people reading this. From the British high tea to the Mumbai cutting chai , from an early morning milk tea-day starter to a relaxing chamomile before bed and from youngster's version of ice tea to the fitness freak's green tea, tea is an essential commodity for everyone. But do you know that once tea was considered as an exquisite medicinal beverage. It was protected and preserved to the extent that it would be locked in a chest and only one person had the key!



Let's talk about how tea actually came in our lives. The story of tea goes like this, Chinese emperor Shen Nung was having boiled water in the open where it was windy and some leaves came in the cup and turned the colour of water. Upon tasting it the emperor found it delicious and hence began consuming. Other stories tell about how it was discovered to be beneficial and non poisonous and would also help if someone consumed anything poisonous.



But tea is not just used as a beverage, I use it for beauty purposes so many times. Let's find out how you can use tea in other prudent ways!

ЁЯМ╕ Tea bags that you have just used can be put on eyes (they can be cool or slightly warm) to ease off the puffiness and make yourself feel refreshed. They can also be used to treat sunburns by cooling them and placing them on the affected areas
ЁЯМ╕ Green tea is a natural toner especially for oily skin. Just use some weak light black tea or green tea in place of the bottled toner.
ЁЯМ╕ Tea has anti oxidants that help in anti ageing and anti bacterial properties that help fight acne and other skin problems
ЁЯМ╕ White tea contains elements that help in making the teeth white
ЁЯМ╕ matcha tea powder can be an amazing face pack as it contains chlorophyll that brightens up the skin.


Saturday, 8 December 2018

Popxo is now in 6 languages!

Popxo is now available in 6 languages and therefore I thought of posting something about my experience with learning languages. What I experienced is exactly what popxo felt and I'm proud that it went a step above the rest by having the site in all these wonderful languages.
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I ensue from a background where I have had a chance to transverse in India and abroad, in this process of growing up, I had the opportunity to meet people from various regions and it has broadened my horizons. I believe that knowledge is experience, the more you know about the world, the more you get perspectives. This can be learnt by understanding the uniqueness of each culture around us, right from food, dressing, values and of course language.
India is a country with 22 languages and 720 dialects which is the prime reason why we have such a rich heritage and history. Though as hard as it may sound , learning a language can actually be easy as it becomes a beautiful instrument to value our traditions.
Hailing from Delhi , as I speak in Hindi and punjabi I feel lucky that I learnt more languages across the journey that has made me respect our country more.
I now reside in Mumbai and see myself talking fluently in Marathi which makes me feel like I am a part of this state and people appreciate the efforts of understanding what Marathi is about. Knowing Marathi has also made me understand the wonderful music and prayers that the state offers. From dilli wali to Mumbaichi mulgi, I love how language has not bought barriers but actually let them down to understand the people and traditions better!
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Available in Marathi below... .
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#POPxoSpeaksYourLanguage @popxotamil @popxotelugu @popxomarathi @popxobangla @plixxo @popxodaily

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Reliance Jewels Thane store launch


Reliance Jewels is here with another store in Thane at Gokhale road.
The store gave us an insight into the best of their collection.
Yami Gautum graced the event which was then followed by customers flowing in.
Prudent diva wishes you all the very best!

They were knd to let us try out the best of their collection. I was dazzled with their diamond collection I must confess!
The collection that is here is mainly from the 'Aarohi' collection and the delicate pieces from diamond bridal jewellery
I also tried one of their most expensive necklace that is a modern raani haar all filled with diamonds, pearls and a centre ruby...
The have another collection called Aabhar which is more wearable and affordable

Here is showcasing some of the most exquisite pieces from the Reliance Jewels collection. What I like about them is firstly that they might seem heavy but they are super light. Available in 22 carat and 18 carat , these statement necklaces and bangles are what represents the Indian tradition.
I had the chance to talk to one of their designers, Neha who told me more about their patterns. She explained that the collection in gold is inspired by temple patterns and the goddesses of our country while the diamond pieces are inspired by the 'Mandala designs' and the 'Boroque architecture' from the 17th century in England.
@reliancejewels #reliancejewels










Oriflame 23rd anniversary event

Its nearly a year now that Prudent Diva has been committed to writing about fashion and beauty. Through the journey I felt like life is not just talking about fashion and make up, what rather important is the confidence of women. Such feelings of mine couldnt be illustrated more better by the event that I attended lately by Oriflame.







It was a 23rd anniversary celebration a few days back and the members decided to make it as grand as they could. As i entered, i felt the feminine vibe all dressed up in the celebratory red theme. Red as they said, is the colour of december signifying christmas and the season of marriages.
I imagined the event to be a beauty event featuring products like any other beauty company does, but this felt more than that, it was like a annual day for the women there who live their life to the fullest and are appreciated for their contributions towards being independent by Oriflame.





The show had women who are at a senior position inspiring the newbies to gear up and get ready to earn money. Oriflame also offers oppurtunities to visit places outside India to experience the place and be a part of the training and it was a wonderful session by them talking about how they earned their opportunity. What here interested me was that they were motivated and a desire was inculcated amongst women to think of themselves beyond home makers.
Along with the tips and tricks were the discussion of the incentives they would be getting this month and the coming year.





There was also a little fashion show showcasing the new collection with no profesional models but the lovely women associated with Oriflame. The memorable part of the event was the new launch of perfumes that were launched by spraying generously among the crowd which made it feel mesmerizing.
There was dance, music and a ceremony awarding all the achievers of last month.
It was an event filled with optimism, love and respect for everyone, and i wish Oriflame all the best and thanks for inviting me over.

Saturday, 1 December 2018

Kiko Milano review

Kiko Milano came with an exciting buy 3 get 3 sale this Black Friday. This gave me a chance to embody how wonderful the brand is. I have a huge collection and for that ill like to give credit to its fine quality and because it is one of the few brands that has great offers and sales.
Here below is my collection and some of my favourites are highlighted below

  Prudent Diva's Kiko favourites
ЁЯОА Lip Gloss pencil
A super fine gliding soft lipstick with lots of shimmer. It's non sticky and in wonderful pink and gold colours. It's a perfect mix of a lipstick , balm and gloss all combined.
ЁЯОА Coloured mascara
I got this turquoise mascara  which is super cool. It has pigmented colour that actually shows. And this is usually in discount during sales so if you are lucky you might get it for Rs 300/-
ЁЯОА Ultra tech mascara
Kiko Milano has amazing mascara , probably the best that I have come across and they do their work perfectly. It's a must buy if you are thinking of visiting the store.



And this is what I got from the buy 3 get 3 sale!




Saturday, 10 November 2018

Olivia products review



Thank you Olivia for the lovely range of products so generously given... @olivia_cosmetics
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ЁЯТР Olivia is an Indian brand based in Uttrakhand with established cosmetics and beauty products. Known for their bleach and use of natural products, Olivia is an affordable brand with quality guaranteed.
ЁЯТР Olivia herb Bleach (extreme left) is a face bleach enriched with haldi , chandan , aloe Vera and lemon. It is meant for sensitive skin also makes skin fair naturally. It can be used on arms and body.
Price - Rs 70/- for 30gm
Rs 100/- for 60 gm
ЁЯТР Olivia natural fruit bleach has special sunscreen serum and is ammonia free. It contains lemon, passion fruit , berries, apple , kiwi, peach, etc that also have anti ageing properties.
Price - Rs 80/- for 30 gm
ЁЯТР Olivia waterproof pancake is a smooth compact that is available in 13 shades. It has ISI approved formula that is waterproof , protects skin from pollution and light rays. Try using it with a damp sponge for a perfect flawless look!
Price - Rs 120/- for 25gm
ЁЯТР Olivia waterproof makeup stick is a mix between foundation and concealer in the form of a stick that can be used for both and basically to cover blemishes, spots and dark circles. It is pocket friendly, easy to carry and waterproof.
Price - Rs 140/-
ЁЯТР Olivia Kajal is long lasting, waterproof and nourishes the eyes. It has herbal extracts too.
Price - Rs 120/-
ЁЯТР Olivia skin polishing facial kit is an all in one 5 step facial kit. It has diamond enriched cleanser, scrub , massage cream , face pack and serum. One set has 2 of each.
Price- Rs 230/-
#Olivia #oliviacosmetics

Wednesday, 10 October 2018

World Mental Health Day


On the occasion of 'World Mental Health Day', I am going to deviate a bit from my usual fashion and lifestyle blogging posts to draw your attention to something which is a a serious concern for us yet the most misunderstood subject...Yes, I want to talk about "the mental health"and how it is interpreted by the commoners.
Let me start with a short incident that occurred with me a couple of days back. My reserved driver one day finally got the courage to ask me what am I exactly studying and intending to be. As much as I love to talk about my passion for psychology, I was numb for a while wondering how to put a life of a mental health professional. Trying to explain disorders like depression or autism made no sense, therefore I had to go the glamorous way by asking if he had seen 'Dear zindagi' or 'Taare zameen par'. He replied, " those are too boring movies madam, I am a Salman Khan movie fan",an expected reply that came. And then i never realised a movie like 'Kick' would ever come to my rescue. "Oh Jacqueline's role is what you do! Wow so fancy ma'am."

Well the world of mental health professionals is not so fancy but what's more important is those who are the sufferers of a mental health condition. Let me tell you, it's not the condition that is bad. What worse is the tag that comes along being called as 'mental'  or in other words - insane that hurts.
We live in a country with 74.04% literacy rate where the entire emphasis of education system is to know about geometry and physics but not about behaviours and feelings of a human, or the emotions so compassion for fellow students who are not as privileged as other kids in terms of their disabilities. I'm pretty sure my driver has heard about the pythagorus theorum or the laws of motion but not what depression is. And therefore he lives a pretty clueless life regarding me. That's because along with the tags of a psychologist, blogger, teacher comes another strong tag with me - Depression.
He might not have the guts to ask but he sure must be wondering when he sees a fashionista, so lam├и ,all decked up one day and the other day visiting doctors that he hasnt heard of and make no sense to him. Trust me, doesnt make sense to me either.
I have nights where I cant sleep, days when I dont want to exist, panic attacks , thoughts you might not want to know but out of all this, the most difficult part is to make people aware of the fact that i am going through depression and no, it's not just a bad day or a sad event... it's much more...

How can a psychologist get into depression ?
Apparently a doctor doesnt perform his own surgery And neither is a cardiologist guaranteed he won't have a heart attack. Depression is one of the most common disorders today affecting more than 5 crore people in India (As of 2017 by WHO)
And as much as the awareness and treatments and therapies are available, which is all the cure. The prevention is lacking way behind us. Because people still are out to call it a way to gain sympathy, showing off, gaining attention etc.

When Deepika Padukone came forward with her condition , not everyone considered it as one of her bravest acts and while I am no one to judge her , it does take a lot of courage to be able to bear the tag in this world dominated by social media and judgementalists. It is difficult not only for celebrities but also as the commoners that i am trying to represent here. Where calling yourself a victim of a mental health disorder as basic as anxiety or depression leads to being referred as weak and emotional, irrationaal and insane.Calling in at work and reporting being physically sick is a better option than to share and state the real reason. The inability of a the sufferer to state that one is not able to win over the mind today or a depressive episode has occurred.

And what can we do about it?
It comes back all to awareness. And here is a simple question to ask yourself or anyone. Can you  or the other person explain 5 mental disorders other than depression and anxiety?
Do you or the other person know the various causes of depression and anxiety?
This reminds me of the time a while back when i was too charged up to create an awareness regarding the same and I walked all in confidence with the fact that schools would give me an opportunity to present a lecture on mental disorders are and how one can help people. The story doesnt end that well because none of them actually entertained me as certainly academic progress is more important than developing empathetic skills.
As the so called 'mental' that the society loves to call people like me, the tag has given me a boon to be more kinder,empathetic and to feel things more than I ever thought.

And as a commoner I wish people understand that our life will be much better if only a world would exist where a friend accepts me, and meets for coffee when I'm low, where I can take a leave giving the exact reason and where I dont have to conceal my feelings and thoughts. If only a world exists where 'mental' is not a tag that comes along.
The Mental Commoner
Naomi
Prudentdiva.blogspot.com

Tuesday, 9 October 2018

Prospect Hotel - A home away from home.




A home away from home is the new concept that has come when it comes to the new style boutique hotels with luxury services as well as a feeling of being home. But what if I say this existed right here for the the last 105 years right here in Maharashtra.
I happen to get an opportunity to visit the prospect hotel in Panchgani
'Prospect' is a 105 year old property with rustic feels reminiscing British houses with an Iranian home touch. A trip to the prospect will take you to a laid back, nature and peace loving living that we all deserve to experience.
With 24 beautiful cottages overlooking sunset, trees and the well known 'table land'. Prospect has facilities that pamper you throughout.
An extra brownie points for property for being pet friendly, for having such tasty home style Parsi food and the most for having such genuine , warm and kind owners. It was certainly a pleasure meeting these lovely people.
I also got the opportunity to meet the wonderful Farzana Contractor who is a wonderful inspiration for young women like us. She is one of the reason I wish to continue blogging and writing.
Thank you for this memorable day!



Monday, 8 October 2018

A to Z of beauty brands - B for Bharat & Dorris


A to Z of beauty brands is a feature of prudent diva to introduce the readers to brands undiscovered to the world yet so good in quality. There are brands of course so famous but the initiative is solely to bring about a grand campaigned review for the brand with each alphabet.
We started with Avon from the letter A introducing the lovely lipsticks in affordable price and now we move on to @bharatanddorris with the letter B

Our series of posts on A to Z of makeup brands proudly presents Bharat And Dorris as our second brand featured . After Avon , here we are with our brand with the letter B.



✴Bharat & Dorris have successfully completed 25 glorious years in the industry thereby building an undefeated reputation, faith, and heights of achievement. They now are proud owners of their brainchild Bharat & Dorris Cosmetics in which they've dabbled keeping in mind the needs and demands of Indian women. Bridals, Shoots, Magazine Covers, Academy, Runway et al are just the feathers of one hat.
✴B&D cosmetics was established in the year 2005. We take pride in being the first makeup and hairstyling artists in India to have endorsed our own brand of cosmetics.
✴Having spent over 25 remarkable years into the profession, we followed our passion and revolutionized the Indian market with our own range of make-up. The brand was started with the aim to offer the finest, professional quality cosmetics.
✴After having worked with the best brands and celebrities from the film, fashion, and modeling industry, we wanted to broaden our horizon and follow the footsteps of our peers like Bobbi Brown, Trish McEvoy, and Nars.

1. Retro Lip gloss
✴ My most favourite amongst the collection of Bharat and dorris products that i got is this lip gloss / creamy lipstick. It's not a sticky lip gloss at all. It's this creamy sultry and shiny gloss that absorbs to well on your lips and all you are left is super pigmented creamy lipstick. It's not exactly a gloss if i may say so but surely brings a retro old style vintage look.
✴Price- Rs 800/- Shade- M04
Available on nykaa on discount



2. Smoky kohl pencil
✴ An eye pencil like kohl. It has a sharpenable pencil at one end and a smudger on the other so that you can add that traditional spread look on the eyes. It's a spongy liner that smudges the eye pencil and then dries up and doesnt spread all over.
✴Price - Rs 550/-
Available on nykaa on discount



3. Everyday nude creamy lip crayon
✴A lip crayon so smooth that you wouldn't even realise you have it on. Available in two beautiful nude shades is this super soft , creamy, so kind to the lips lip crayon. A little tip, you can also use it as a creamy eyeshadow base.
✴It is sharpenable and compact. Suits all skin tones and are perfect for Indian skin shades.
✴Price- Rs 500/- Shade - Auburn kiss
Available on nykaa on discount.



4.Cheek powder blush
✴Simple, Compact and a beautiful pale pink powder blush. A simple product that everyone needs. It has light golden shimmer and is apt for both daily wear and special occasions.
✴This particular shade goes well with fairer skin tones but there are about 18 shades from pinks to Orange to bronze available with and without shimmer. The application is smooth and powdery and goes well on oily skin.
✴Price - Rs 625/-
Shade - 1
Available on nykaa on discount.



5. Creamy matte lipstick
✴This is my favourite packaging lipstick. It is so pretty like a gold prismatic piece of elegance. It's like a prized possession sitting right in front of my dressing table for being so wonderfully packaged
✴Coming to the actual lipstick, it's a matte lipstick, creamy enough but makes lips slightly dry so i suggest a little lip balm here. ✴The beauty of this lipstick is in dark shades adding a vintage touch. The wines and maroons are a beautiful one to go for.
✴Price - Rs 575/-
Shade - Vintage love



6.Easy shadow eye crayon
✴An eyeshadow so simple to use, it glides smoothly made of creamy base like a soft crayon. It gives a light shimmered shade smooth and settles easily
✴It can be sharpened and can be used as a lipstick too. I would suggest applying a base so that it stays for a longer time.
✴ Price - Rs 500/-