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 lamè ,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
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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!

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/-

Sanfe - Female urinary device review

@sanfe presents a little handy device that women can use to prevent infections and urinary health problems.
🌹As a part of the october pink month I would like to take the opportunity to introduce this female urinary device that women can use so that they do not have to use public toilets
🌹It is ideal for women who have to use public toilets, with problems like arthritis, outdoor trips and pregnant women
🌹It is menstrual friendly, infection free and easy to dispose
🌹It is been made by a team of students at IIT Delhi and since then have been trying to promote this clean option for women
🌹Price- Rs 50 for 5 devices.

Check out their facebook page for more details. visit https://www.facebook.com/sanfeindia/?ref=br_rs

Myglamm product review

I recieved the products as a part of the my glamm divalicious exhibition promotion and i am in love with the range of products. I am wearing the following. The European makeup line is soft and subtle.
1. All eye need  3 in 1 primer+ eyeshadow + highlighter
2. Chisel it  3 in 1 highlighter + blush + bronzer
3. Colour fusion plumping lipstick + gloss
@myglamm products are super smooth, soft and so comfortable to wear!
I love the fact that the products are sufficient in itself.
Each product whether an eye shadow has a primer and highlighter with it.
A cheek product has bronzer, blush and highlighter and the lipstick has a gloss.
What else do makeup lovers need!

@myglamm Chisel it
💙It is a self sufficient palette for the cheek since it contains the products required for contouring, illuminating and giving the perfect rosiness to the cheeks.
💙A 3 in 1 pallete is super easy while traveling. It has a highlighter that suits pretty much all skin types (left)
A vintage pink blush (middle) and a light bronzer that may be a little too light but gives a subtle contour effect.
💙Price- Rs 1250/- for 12 gms  Shade - Game face

@myglamm range of lipsticks are non sticky, pigmented and has a lovely range of pink toned lipsticks
💙Colour fusion is a duo of plumping lipstick and gloss. The lipstick is semi matte based with a little bit of shimmer and the gloss is non sticky and shiny. Together gives a plumped voluminous look to the lips.
I am wearing this in the images below.
Price - Rs 995/- for 4 + 2.5 gms
Shade - Love Brew
💙 Perfect curves 2 in 1 matte lipstick and lipliner is a matte lipstick that is pigmented but not chalky. Leaves the lips soft.
Price - Rs 795/- for 3.7 gms
Shade - Siren

@myglamm All eye need is a self sufficient mini eyeshadow pallete
💙 It is 3 in 1 with a primer base (on left), a super pigmented eye shadow(middle) and a highlighter (on right)
💙 It is a super smooth eyeshadow with a soft texture, pigmented and the perfect purple. Available in shades of beautiful blues as well.
💙Price- Rs 1195/- for 4.3gms
Shade- velvette

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Satliva - Hemp seed oil products

Satliva - Products with Hemp oil is what I will be posting about today. I am so amused with the quality and the mosturisation that hemp oil offers.
🍀 Hemp, or industrial hemp, typically found in the northern hemisphere, is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for the industrial uses of its derived products. Simply known as the seeds of Cannabis plant is known to have many beauty and health uses.
🍀 Satliva is a Brand that uses Hemp seed oil with its various combinations combining beauty with the medicinal properties of Cannabis.
🍀 The use of hemp seed oil is completely safe , freshly made, without any chemicals and no harm whatsoever.
🍀 Hemp grown is 100% non toxic and made from biodegradable materials through organically grown hemp.
I am reviewing three products that I received from Satliva which are listed below.

@Satliva Presents Hemp Seed oil cream with Mango and Rosemary extracts.
🍀 Hemp, or industrial hemp, typically found in the northern hemisphere, is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for the industrial uses of its derived products. Simply known as the seeds of Cannabis plant is known to have many beauty and health uses.
🍀 Satliva is a Brand that uses Hemp seed oil with its various combinations combining beauty with the medicinal properties of Cannabis.
🍀 The face cream is freshly made and is free of chemicals and consists of mango, carrot oil, moringa , tea tree and rosemary oil.
🍀 It mosturises dry skin and is supposed to be applied twice a day by massaging all over face and neck for desired results.
🍀Price - Rs 450/- for 20g

@Satliva Presents Hemp Seed oil handmade soap with Rosemary extracts.
🍀 Hemp, or industrial hemp, typically found in the northern hemisphere, is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for the industrial uses of its derived products. Simply known as the seeds of Cannabis plant is known to have many beauty and health uses.
🍀 Satliva is a Brand that uses Hemp seed oil with its various combinations combining beauty with the medicinal properties of Cannabis.
🍀 The soap is made with shea butter along with a mix of oils like palm, coconut, rosemary and castor.
🍀 It mosturises dry skin and removes dirt and also has rejuvenating properties. It is not meant for children below 2 years.
🍀Price - Rs 380/- for 100gm bar

My most favourite from the lot and a personal suggestion to get one of these soon!!
@Satliva Presents Hemp Seed oil cream neroli extracts.
🍀 Hemp, or industrial hemp, typically found in the northern hemisphere, is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for the industrial uses of its derived products. Simply known as the seeds of Cannabis plant is known to have many beauty and health uses.
🍀 Satliva is a Brand that uses Hemp seed oil with its various combinations combining beauty with the medicinal properties of Cannabis.
🍀 The body butter is an all purpose skin cream i use specially for the dry areas like elbows and knees. They nourish dry and damaged skin.
🍀 It consists of oils like neroli, moringa, jajoba and shea butter. A tiny amount is enough to mosturise and make the skin super soft!
🍀Price - Rs 610/- for 40gms


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Naomi ~

Thenaturesco product review

We love natural brands dont we? How about a brand that has the word nature in its name. I am talking about thenature'sco the company that has all natural products. I recived the august inner bond wish box which is a compilation of some cute products on the theme of inner bond and friendshup month. I loved the concept of friendship with your own self. It talks about loving and pampering your hair, body and face. Here below is a jist of the products I recieved

A cool cucumber body lotion for soothing, cooling, nourishing and healing effect on your skin is perfect for humid times.
It is rich in amino acids, minerals and consists of kokum, olive oil, vitamin e, etc
Price - Rs 200/- 50 ml
Rs 725/- 250 ml

A 2 in 1 cleanser and conditioner. It strengthens and moisturizes the hair and forms a protective barrier and makes hair fizz free.
Consists of sandalwood, aloe vera, sunflower seed oil, etc. Apply a small amount and gently massage and rinze with warm water Price - Rs 225/- 25 ml 995/- 250ml

The perfect way to get glowing skin through fuller's earth face pack. It removes toxins, excess oil and tighten skin. It has consists of clay, kaolin , vitamin e, etc. Apply and let it dry before washing with cold water. . . . . Price - Rs 325/- 25 ml Rs 625/- 50 ml

A yummy sounding mosturizing cream called the marshmallow day cream. It has anti inflammatory properties and calms skin from irritating agents. Price - Rs 500/- 25 ml Rs 995/- 50 ml

The tea tree hair nourishing cream. It is leave on cream for all hair types solving problems like dandruff , scalp infection and hairfall. It can be used as a replacement to oil and like a deep conditioner. Price - Rs 525/- for 125ml

Are you in love with yourself? I think it is surely time to get thenaturesco products!
Naomi ~