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16/09/2013

Beat The Monday Blues - And Here's How !!!

Comes Friday night and we feel so energized,positive...happy! We either make plans of going out and having oodles of fun or just look forward to a relaxed and laid back weekend. Weekend passes in a blink of an eye and Sunday night brings along an unsaid pressure of waking up early to meeting the deadlines.

Here's how to make a Monday as good as a Friday :)
1. Have A Rocking Weekend:

Now "rocking" is different to different people. Some might like to spend their weekend going out,watching a movie or shopping..while other just want to cuddle up with a book. The idea is to spend the weekend doing what you love. Try to unplug yourself from work/emails/calls,have a techno-free weekend. The more saturated you are,the lesser monday blues.

2. Get Organized:

Prepare for Monday on Friday itself. The clothes you'll wear,the things that need to be done(in their priority order)...chalk out the monday plans in advance. An organized monday morning is less likely to be hated!

3. Sleep Early:

Try to avoid alcohol on a Sunday night..c'mon you don't want to start your week with a hangover! Have an early dinner and switch off the lights a little before than usual. You'll be surprised to see what effect a good night's sleep has on your mornings.

4. Wake up a little Early:

Wake up 10 minutes earlier on a Monday morning and you will be surprised to see how the otherwise rushy mornings have become such calm and relaxed ones. But for this you need to first follow Step 3!

5. Dress up Monday:

This is what I came across while preparing the post,Dress up Mondays is a new trend spreading in American companies where casual attire is the company dress code. Employees are encouraged to dress fancy or dress formally. Now you can definitely not change the company policy regarding the dress codes but what you can do is perk up whatever you are wearing. If you have new clothes,wear them on Mondays. Bring out your favourite handbag or shoe..We know how therapeutic it is...don't we?

6. A Positive Monday:

Its the first day of the week,start it with an attitude of gratitude. Mondays aren't all that bad and neither your job. Recognize and appreciate things that you like about your work!

7. Keep Monday's Light:

Yes its a Monday and you have tons of pointers in your to-do-list but don't make the mistake of piling up things for just this day. Distribute the work load throughout the week paying special attention on keeping the Monday schedule light.

8. Spread Happiness:

I may sound preachy but no..its not an Art of Living class.. We often underestimate how making someone else happy lifts our spirits. People around us most of the time exude happiness and positivity in reciprocation to our behavior. But before implementing this make sure you have pulled up your socks on Step 6.

9. Post-work Plans:

Mondays can be Fridays..
Hard to believe but true..Keeping in mind you keep your Mondays light (Step 7),you can always plan something with your colleagues or friends after your work hours. Go out for shopping,visit a nearby mall for fun or just hit your close-by coffee shop. Imply this and see..you'll wait for Mondays :)

10. Don't Live For The Weekend:

Life and fun is beyond weekends. Settings all fun things aside for weekends and all serious stuff for week days gives birth to twin babies..Monday Blues and Monotony!
Keeping the TGIF factor aside,spread your enjoyment throughout the week so that you don't sit doe-eyed waiting for a Saturday!

That's pretty much all I can think about at the moment!
Happy Monday :)
xoxo
Aditi

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Budget Belleza 16.9.13 27 Comments

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09/09/2013

Maybelline Clear Glow BB stick gives a flawless look but why do I look crappy in pics? Review

Budget Belleza 9.9.13 17 Comments

Years back when I was freshly out of college,a relative brought me this as a gift from abroad. It was in a navy blue and silver packaging..How I wish I could show you that!!!!
It was similar in size and look but was definitely much more creamy than this..I bit too creamy and that was probably because it had a double core like look..a creamy core I guess! If I can recall correctly,it was named as Maybelline foundation stick.
Fast forward to 2013---------------------->we have our own Maybelline Clear Glow BB Stick :)

Product Info:

Flawless, Radiant Skin + 12hr Shine Control + 8 Benefits In Just 1 Step.

Mineral clay formula guarantees 12hr shine control.
Contains Saliccylic acid to manage combination & oily skin.
Provides a soft, matte and radient finish.
Sweat-resistant and sebum - resistant formula leaves skin fresh all day.
Hides appearance of pores & imperfection.
Contains SPF 21/PA+++ that protects skin from sun damage.
Instantly evens skin tone.
Provides a power-light feel on skin.
Easy To Use.
Dermatologist Tested.
Wont Clog Pores.
Suitable For All Skin Types Including Sensitive Skin.
Allergy Tested.
Suitable For Acne Prone Skin.

Directions to Use:
Expert Tips On How to apply BB Stick

Swipe BB Stick on your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin.
Blend in an outward direction towards hairline and jawline using quick, short strokes.
Finally, you could also apply a little Kajal and Lip Balm for a great natural look.

Ingredients:

Price/Quantity: INR 250/10gm

Shades:

In India,only two shades are launched as yet:

Radiance (01)
Fawn (04)

Packaging:

Well this seems to be the best part of the whole story... the packaging! It comes in a twist-up stick form and looks like a huge Lipstick. I like how compact it looks. You can throw it in your handbag and you are good to go. Its not messy at all and can be applied straight on the face and blend it with fingers. The good thing is that it has the Mfg date on the primary packaging unlike other products which have it on the outer carton (which gets thrown out anyway). Its cute and travel friendly!

My Take:

The much hyped and most talked about product (partly because the PRs were generous enough,specially with the shade fawn) of the year,Maybelline Clear Glow BB Stick has found its way in almost everybody's kitty. Its good to see and easy to carry along. Its not too demanding a product in terms of usage..no brush,no sponge! Just squiggle a few lines on your face and blend it out well. It provides medium coverage..something that you would like on yourself on a daily basis..It evens out the skin tone pretty well and in case one needs to cover some stubborn spots, one can build it up. I even use it often as a concealer for my undereyes..and it works well :)

The good part over....now the baddies :/

Dry skinned beauties will need some skin hydration before applying it specially in cooler months. Though the Maybelline Clear Glow BB Stick cannot be called dry,I still need something beneath it to make blending easy. Secondly, it doesn't photograph well.All my pics looked ashy when I had this on,I guess the SPF is to be blamed for this con...So girls,if you think someone's gonna set their apertures on you better not go with this on!

My Likes:

1. Brightens face.

2. Evens out the complexion.

3. Hides minor undereyes and pigmentation.

4. Can be built upon for more coverage.

5. Blending isn't a big deal.

6. Cute Packaging.

7. Travel Friendly.

8. Doesn't require brush or sponge.

9. Affordable.

10.Manufacturing date on the bullet sticker and not just on the outer plastic (which gets thrown in any case)

11. Neither too creamy(gooey) nor too hard.

12. Easily available.

My Dislikes:

1. I want something hydrating beneath this for proper blending.

2. It doesn't photograph well, blame the SPF :(

3. The brand proved to be miser with their shade selection..I personally fall somewhere between Radiance and Fawn (FYI,I'm NC 35ish)

Last Word:

Its a wonderful product,Gives medium coverage and can be built upon. Its a boon for college and office goers given its ease of application and storage. Has SPF and is affordable.

Repurchase:

Yes Yes Yes!!!

Over All Rating: 4.5/5

# BB Cream # BB Stick4.5/5

03/09/2013

This or That Beauty Tag :)

Budget Belleza 3.9.13 20 Comments

Just when back to blogging,I noticed the "This or That Beauty Tag" doing rounds in the blogosphere.
I love tags...tagging and getting tagged :)
Excited here I go:

Makeup:
Blush or Bronzer- Bronzer..I NEED to contour.
Lipgloss or Lipstick- Lipstick anyday.
Eyeliner or Mascara- Tough one...mmm Mascara,opens up the eyes.
Foundation- A good coverage foundation...Smart gal haan ;)
Neutral or Colour Eyeshadows- Neutrals generally!
Pressed or Loose Eyeshadows- Pressed anyday !
Brushes or Sponges- Brushes coz I can't use sponges for eye makeup..Though I love my beauty blender dupe!

Nails:
OPI or China Glaze- I haven't used any but would like and OPI.
Long or Short- Medium ;)
Acrylic or Natural- Natural..mine grow pretty fast!
Brights or Darks- Brights in Spring,Darks in fall
Flower or No Flower- Both

Body:
Perfume or Body Splash- Perfume..infact to be more precise Itars.
Lotion or Body Butter- Lotions in summers,body butters in winters
Body wash or Soap- Body wash..leaves me hydrated,smells good and takes less time!
Lush or other Bath Company- I'm a lush virgin...so other!

Fashion:
Jeans or Sweat Pants- Sweat pants athome..Jeans outside!
Long sleeves or Short- Short!
Dresses or skirts- Skirts..need to loose some weight before I can write dresses
Stripes or Plaids- Plaids and florals
Flipflops or Sandals- Depends whats on top (what I'm wearing)
Scarves or hats- Hats??? Neither I'm a cow boy nor do I often visit polo matches...Scarves it is!
Studs or Dangly earings- Studs Studs Studs!!!!!!!!!
Necklace or Bracelets- I'm fond of both..though like wearing one at a time.
Heels or Flats- Flats!

Cowboy Boots Or Riding Boots - Neither..it has to be below 5degrees to choose one!

Jacket Or Hoodie - Hoodie!

Forever 21 Or Charlotte Russe - Forever 21 for their accessories.

Saks 5th Or Nordstrom - Ignorant.

Hair:

Curly Or Straight - Straight though I have curly :(

Bun Or Ponytail - Ponytail ..

Bobby Pins Or Butterfly Clips - Butterfly clips :)

Hair Spray Or Gel - Hair Spray

Long Or Short - Medium!

Light Or Dark - Dark with highlights.

Side Sweep Bangs Or Full Bangs - Full Bangs but that needs to suit!

Up Or Down - Down

Random:

Rain Or Shine - 2days rain and then 3days shine :)

Summer Or Winter - Somewhere in between..Mediterranean climate!

Fall Or Spring - I like them both..though spring seems happy and colourful.

Chocolate Or Vanilla - Chocolate.

East Coast Or West Coast - West Coast!

Now I'm tagging my fellow beauty blogger friends,names in no particular order:

The Image on top has been googled.I don't claim any ownership.

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02/09/2013

Awesome August and Personal Pics..

Budget Belleza 2.9.13 12 Comments

Hey Beautiessss..
Long time haan!!!
Hope August treated you well. Now, I've been planning and drafting posts time and again but something or the other happened and I was chock-a-block amidst things. From weekend vacations to visiting hometown,from clicking to posing and from Independence day to Janamashthmi...August kept us quite amused :)
Here's a sneak peak for y'all to what all we did while being MIA

Yaa..the boy with spects is mine..the Yo-Yo Krishna :D and the photographer is hubby dear..
I'm bubbling with new posts and ideas..many more reviews on their way..
Stay tuned and have fun :)
xoxo
Aditi

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16/09/2013

Beat The Monday Blues - And Here's How !!!

Budget Belleza is a Dot Com Now :)

09/09/2013

Maybelline Clear Glow BB stick gives a flawless look but why do I look crappy in pics? Review

03/09/2013

This or That Beauty Tag :)

02/09/2013

Awesome August and Personal Pics..

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