Winter is in full swing and so are the skin issues. Not to mention that taking care of your skin in this weather is not new but still most of us being lazy or due to busy schedules fail to do so and this results in various serious skin problems. Here in Canada, winter lasts longer than in other countries and it’s hard to keep a winter skin regimen for that long. Still, it’s really important to keep a check on our skin hydration as coping with extremely dry weather because it is not an easy task.
Skin is worse in winter as cold temperatures and low humidity levels result in dry air that draws moisture away from the skin. Harsh winter winds and indoor heating can worsen the problem and lead to cracked and super flaky skin.
There are a few excellent home remedies which simply soothe dry skin such as:
Applying moisturiser immediately after washing
Applying Lip Balm
Using Vitamin E riched oils rather than body lotions
Nice homemade DIY scrub for removing dead skin and getting a natural glow
Not to mention staying hydrated will rejuvenate your skin to look and feel smooth and soft. The outermost layer of the skin has the moisture it needs to flush away toxins and carry nutrients to the skin cell. So in order to keep that soft look uptight I opt for a DIY homemade Rose scrub from the above list.
Rose has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which are great for reducing redness on the skin and treating any blemishes. Roses are also a natural astringent, so they can help tighten your pores and hydrate your skin. I am going to use dried Rose Petals for my DIY scrub as rose petals are beneficial to health and beauty in many ways. They not only have a lovely relaxing aroma but also an extract that contains Vitamins and antioxidants which can help soothe and repair the skin.
DIY ROSE PETAL SCRUB: How to make it?
Take a pretty airtight container or jar
Take dry rose petals and crush them finely with your hands
Mix Coconut oil in a jar with petals
Add granulated sugar in the correct proportion to the petals into the jar
Add a few drops of fresh honey to it and blend all the ingredients together until they mix up with each other and it’s done!
DIY ROSE PETAL SCRUB: Where to keep it?
As all the ingredients are homemade and contain no preservatives, we can keep the scrub for months in an air-tight container
DIY ROSE PETAL SCRUB: When to use it?
The best time to use this scrub is right before the morning bath as the skin needs hydration most at that time. You can see results in two-three days, just keep on using it regularly
PS: For the DIY tutorial you can also watch my Instagram reel
Let’s make our skins breathable and glowing in these harsh winters. Happy scrubbing!!
Thank you for reading!
Sweta “ka”
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I am Sweta, an online stylist and a blogger, I love fashion, love nature, travel love animals and above all love myself(It’s essential).
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Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer
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So after a long time, I am writing a post about my recent travel to India, where I planned a 3-day long trip to Dharamsala. This is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. It is a well-known centre for studying Buddhism, its sutras, tantras, and significant texts related to this. You’ll find Dharamshala in the upper ranges of the Kangra Valley. The 14th Dalai Lama of the Tibetan Sector of Buddhism can be found here. Due to the presence of the Dalai Lama and the beautiful surroundings, Dharamshala became a popular tourist spot in Himachal Pradesh.
DHARMSHALA CITY VIEW FROM ABOVE
I was there for a couple of days and stayed on Airbnb named Cuckoo’s nest, the stay was absolutely memorable and fabulous with an amazing host couple Mr. and Mrs. Nambiyal. The premises is so peaceful and serene with a splendid view of Dharamshala town from above. The premises is full of flora and fauna with appetizing seasonal fruits in the estate garden.
I reached at around 3:00 pm IST from Delhi, it was a 1 1hr 15 min direct flight from New Delhi to Kangra airport. The weather was so good and a bit rainy when landed. Reached my accommodation in about 25 mins from the airport with not much baggage, but did pick a couple of warm clothes for the night as it’s usually cold at night. Usually, when travelling mountains I always try to travel light so that I can drag it quickly even in hilly areas or steep roads; as expected my stay was on top of the hill and took me a whole steep path to reach my room, but with only one cabin bag it was way easy for me to climb the destination. It was typically an ancestral mountain house with old-world charm decked with wooden doors and windows and carpeted floors to keep warm at night, there was a pedestal fan in the room for airflow with white linens on queen size wooden bed. It all felt like a breath of fresh air.
After a nice and peaceful sleep, I headed towards breakfast which was made by the host but the rest of the meals I always ordered. As in the mountains, it was generally so dark after sunset and due to safety concerns, I avoided going out and kept all my outings for the other day. The next day I decided to go out sightseeing despite a bit of hot weather and sun which is absolutely unexpected in the month of rains as per locals, as they said this year there is less rain due to deforestation. So I decided to go as per my driver/guide Jai, he asked me to go to the tea garden first and then we headed towards Kangra tea garden but didn’t stay much longer due to the humid climate. Here is a beautiful view of one of the Kangra Tea gardens.
KANGRA TEA PLANTATION
My next spot was at Dharmshala cricket stadium. Not to mention, various matches are played by the Indian cricket team here. The stadium location was stunning but the pitch (ground) was under construction so I was unable to take the whole view of the location. Here I shared one such picture of the location with a patch of green grass left where there was no construction going on!
DHARMSHALA CRICKET STADIUM
Then I left for my next spot, which is Naddi View point Mcleodganj, Naddi View point has a magnificent view of the majestic Dhauladhar mountain ranges. There was also a facility of a telescope at Rs 10 to see a few important spots in the ranges which are unable to see through the naked eye, such as Kali temple which is a small white temple in the middle of the two mountains, there are stairs all the way to reach there! An attractive waterfall flowing scenery was a bliss to the eye, was so far off that only able to see through a telescope from above also there was Triund trek mountain right in front which is so well-formed and a must-go, but you will need extra time for the trek. Other than that, Naddi View Point is famous for its pleasing sunsets and Chai(tea) with Noodles.
NADDI VIEWPOINT: FOR DIRECT VIEW OF DHAULADHAR MOUNTAIN RANGES AND ALSO FOR TRIUND TREK
This location is full of unique local food stalls and cafes to try on; I couldn’t because it started raining then, so I headed back and called it a day!
The next morning, I decided to start my day a little late as it was a bit hot and humid; which I had already experienced a day before, so I left my site at around 3:00 PM then straight from there I headed towards Dalai Lama temple, it was pretty crowded than expected, I sat there for a while to experience the calmness in chaos, which is a must thing to do quite often, especially when life is so restless and you hardly find time for yourself. Straight from the temple, there is a straight road which goes down to the market of Mcleodganj which is full of artifacts from both Himachali and Tibetan cultures. Handicrafts include beautifully crafted dreamcatchers, stone jewellery, gun-metal earrings, ceramics including Tibetan teapots, various kinds of teas and woollens, also“Chamba Chukh”, a traditionally cooked chutney made with chillies from Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba valley, for which the state government sought a GI TAG in December 2020. It is usually made with local Chitrali Chillies. I must say it’s hard to eat that spicy though I am a lover of very spicy food.
The weather at Mcleodganj was cold enough that it was not at all dry and humid like Dharmshala so I really enjoyed my time shopping there. I spent around 3 hours in the market as it was really enjoyable to roam in a breath of Himachali and Tibetan culture.
TIBETAN TEMPLEDREAMCATCHERS AT THE LOCAL MARKETARTICRAFTS
Straight from the market, I went for dinner as it was getting pretty late, so I decided to eat Tibetan food and I found this amazing place named HOUSE OF TIBET right there in the centre of the main ridge in Mcleodganj. I ordered steamed Momos, one of the specialties of Tibetan food and Veg Thukpa, an authentic noodle dish from the northeast region. Both are supremely delicious but very much in quantity so it was hard to finish. I really enjoyed my Tibetan dinner which I never had before in an authentic Tibetan restaurant. I must say that was an amazing experience.
TIBETAN THUKPAAT HOUSE OF TIBET
So I finished here my three-day-long trip to Dharamshala and enjoyed it to the full. Just one thing I want to mention here is that always choose the correct month to go to this place, as I found a few places hot and humid sometimes, do try to plan it between mid-June to mid-July. Definitely will recommend it as one of the must-go places in INDIA so do plan your trip as soon as you can and have the time of your life watching the Dhauladhar mountain ranges and binging on various delicious Momos.
Travel is a therapy in which people focus on experiencing a country, city or particular place by actively and meaningfully engaging with its history, people, culture, food and environment. It can often be transformative. So plan your next travel and live a little!
I love tie dye, metallic, and anything stands out in terms of fashion. If its fun and unique, I am into it..
Jeffree Star
In this post, I would like to show you how to mix metallic shades to achieve the look you may never try and might give thought to trying out this festive season. Let me show how you can channel this look nonchalantly. Always start with eyeshadow. Metallic eyeshadow is always my preference whether it’s copper, silver, burnt gold or platinum all are mainstays for this awesome look which is absolutely stunning for every occasion. But just one shade doesn’t cut the mustard anymore. We need to try mixing shades.
To start with this look, you have to follow a simple guide to mixing metals:
Sweep any metallic eyeshadow of your choice on your whole eyelid. I chose metallic silver for the post.
2. Smudge a bit of grey eyeshadow along the inner and outer corners of the eye connected to the crease. As you can see in the pictures below.
Since the look is all about metals, don’t forget to add Mascara generously; even better if you choose voluminous Mascara, which goes aptly with metallic shades.
For a chiselled look, contour your cheekbones for definition.
To keep the whole look focused on metallic eyeshadow, apply a muted lip balm that will enhance the natural colour of your lips.
PS: Watch for the cut-off point, some of us have natural double lids, but if you have hooded lids, raise the colour a little higher to make it more dramatic.
Most of us really want to experiment with different dressings, hairstyles and makeup. Going metallic in your dressing or makeup never hurts moreover it brings that thrill or stirs to your whole personality. My purpose for sharing this small little guide on mixing metal is; that you should come out of your regular makeup look and have some fun. Shine a little with this metal mix and enjoy the festive season with your loved ones!!
Let’s create a look for lunch date or a meeting like in no time!
your blogger
I am trying to create a minimalistic look this time. Being so simple you can certainly wear this on any meeting or lunch date without an alternative. Minimalist makeup is a big trend right now. Having a minimal makeup collection can help you save money, space, and time. Getting ready every day in less than five minutes is fantastic, and it’s not as hard as you think. Makeup is just a tool to enhance your natural beauty.
Let’s decode the look step by step:
To start with spray some rose water on your face then massage with moisturizer onto your skin.
Use a primer as a base.
Next, apply a matte foundation. Blend it well all over your face, hairline and neck.
Fill out your brows with an eyebrow pencil for strong, statement brows.
Use a muted gold -bronze eyeshadow all over the upper eyelids(apply the colours till the brows). Smudge a little on the lower lid as well.
Draw a barely-there line along the upper lash line.
Apply a coat of mascara to the upper lashes.
Use a warm muted-bronze cream blush or highlighter to contour the cheeks.
Finish off by dabbing some foundation with your fingertips for a nude look.
Apply a smoothening or de-frizzing serum and blow dry your hair straight.
Make a deep centre parting, pin hair behind the ears on both sides and leave the rest of the hair loose.
Set with a shine spray.
Ta-da !!! This is a subtle yet strong look. Bold brows work best on nude faces. Do try this look as it takes absolutely no time.
Hey ya! Spring is almost here! and so are bright and bloomy and gloomy days are back! After such a brutal winter of -35 below herein, Canada the season almost arrived and I waited to go out and enjoy the sunshine. Not the real blooms but I do have a post for you guys to consider flowery hair accessories this summer, which are not only cute but give a feel that you are almost wearing flowers in your hair!!
I love accessories of all kinds, apart from that they are the most integral part of fashion and style. A piece of accessories can take your whole look to the next level with a statement. One correct adornment can save you from ruining the whole look that’s what I feel about accessories. I do believe that these beautiful pieces play a vital role in your overall appearance actually, they play an equally visible role when it comes to enhancing your fashion game. Trust me these cute little things are so very important!
In this post, I am going to mention one such ornament which enhances the look of the crown of our whole personality. Yes, you are thinking absolutely right! Although there are many of them, I am going to talk about floral hairpieces which are as fresh as spring air and look so beautiful when you wear them.
Whenever you dream of garden parties and sundowners, tea parties or any blossomy theme party these beautiful flowery tiaras, bejewelled hair bits and kitschy bandanas will definitely get you there. One can literally have a love affair with these floral crowns, these beautiful, blooming, bright and colourful wreaths are popular style at the solstice, beach, high teas, BBQ outdoor dinners or even weddings with flower-patterned themes and keep us inspired to get these awesome head tappers all the way through festivities.
We have beautiful blooming creations to opt from whether it is a satin hairband with rose corsages, big crystal hair accessory, floral print head bandanas, crystal-encrusted headbands, crystal-encrusted metal hair clips or pearl and crystal brooches to immediately transform us into princesses.
You know what? the best part of these head tappers is; that you can even DIY them at your own home with lots of creative additions and little fuss. So let’s begin with the most romantic spring trend which is all flowers, to nail the whole look don’t forget to wear a floral dress with that.
PS: Try to pull up your hair into a beautiful bun and highlight the brooch and let your hair open for headbands.
MERAKI 