According to the company, “The Joanne range introduces lizard printed vegetable tanned leathers this season. The collection also has oil-rich two toned, burnished, natural grained vegetable tanned and faux crocodile printed leathers. A strikingly deep tone of inky midnight blue plays a prominent part in the Thelma range, which features a colour palette ranging from classic tans, browns and blacks to fiery reds, honey and whimsical aubergines. The woven surface detail in the Pearl range and the boat like futuristic construction of Nicole bag promise a second look.”

So. Which one do you choose?

“A collection inspired by the White Peacock ’s dance from Zoya. Crafted with pristine white gold and exquisite diamonds, this collection pays tribute to the elegant forms and patterns of the white peacock’s dance. The designs recreate the peacock’s plume, its slender neck and its fabled poise, dramatic ear-rings in brilliant cut diamonds set in orbs of white gold or large chandelier ear-rings, emblazoned with a burst of baguettes and prong set diamonds. The entire collection centers on the finest diamonds in varied shapes, luscious South Sea pearls, white gold and a generous use of drama.”

This is what the collection looks like:

Excuse me while I wipe my drool off the keyboard.

She began with a collection of Eri stoles and shawls, and evolved a collection of evening essentials – the Eri saree. 

Created with natural, completely organic dyes, in rich palettes of black with dark emerald green motifs and a bindi–red palao; copper and raw sienna with vibrant chichlid blue; a teal saree with a chartruese green palao; mauve and dark orchid with a Picasso blue palao, these Eri sarees  are, as the designer says, silk that does not harm any life form.

“While my quest to find a silk that does no harm to any life form finally found an answer, a challenging task lay ahead  – to turn a naturally coarse and rugged silk into a supple and soft fabric of international quality and functionality,” says Deepika Govind of her new collection. “Eri continued to intrigue me for its unusual characteristics, for one, its thermal properties (being warm in winter, cool in summer), making it one of the finest options for stoles and shawls.”

Price Range: Rs. 14,000 – Rs. 19,000

Availability:

26 B Khan Market, New Delhi

21/ 11 Craig Park Layout, M.G. Road, Bangalore

Bangalore International Airport, international Departure Terminal

 Visit www.deepikagovind.com for more information.

Remember me talking about skincare and how each of us have our own skin care routines which we have evolved for ourselves over the years and swear by all that is holy, that they are what keep us looking our radiant glowing selves. For me, my routine is pretty simple. Wash, moisturise, use sunscreen. That is the basic. Once a week, I might use a face scrub and a face pack. Parlour visits for my skin, zilch. In fact my only visits to the parlour are for a haircut and regular defoliation and maintenance. Not, much to the horror of the wellmeaning ladies who work there, for any treatment of any sort. While this might be too radical for most folks, I’m asking you to tell me what your skin care routine is. Here in the comments section. Two of the most interesting skin care routines (as judged by the good folks at Kiehl’s India) will win a Kiehl’s India goody bag.

The last day to enter the contest is December 15th EOD. Please mention your location in your comment. The contest is limited to India residents.

Decisions taken by the judges are final, and they are free to reverse their decision.

“This giveaway is sponsored by Kiehl’s India. So let’s show them our appreciation by following @KiehlsIndia on Twitter.

Check out the new #KiehlsMumbai store at Inorbit, Malad. And win fab skin care products from @KiehlsIndia”

Price: Rs 525/-

Purchased from Inorbit Mall Malad

I am already drowning in a glut of lipsticks, lip balms, glosses and such like and the very last thing I needed what yet another lipstick. But I had a few minutes to spare, and I was hanging around aimlessly in lobby area where polite little girls were trying to convince me to try out the various shades on offer at the Max Factor counter they had set up in the area between Spencer’s and Cafe Coffee Day. I have my tried and tested shades that I stick to when I choose lipsticks which I don’t deviate much from and here I was convinced to pick up Lipfinity 2 step in Passionate 110 which is a kind of a brick red with slight golden flecks which aren’t in your face.

I slathered it on at 7.30 am in the car on the way to the school drop and office. The liquid went on smoothly enough, it looked fairly deep and even on the lip, the colour was a nice rich one. And as instructed by the little lady who sold it to me, I slathered on the top coat which is the accompanying tube in the package. It went on smoothly and made the lips feel slick and moisturised.

How did I find it? It stayed on past breakfast lunch and even tea time. It had faded a bit by evening. I did need to scrub with a make up remover to actually get it off, but my lips didn’t feel dry or flakey when I did. The colour had faded a bit, and by evening, there was a distinct line dividing the area which still had coverage and that which didn’t but that was after around 8 hours of wear.

Would I recommend it? Definitely. The bottom line seems to be, after a few days of trial and error of usage, use a thin layer. Make your lips are super smooth while applying and remove with make up remover.

Would I buy it again? Definitely. I’d like to try a lighter colour now to see how that lasts.

Rating: 4/5

For Rs 1,999/- each.

Which one do you pick?

Unfortunately, they wouldn’t last a day on me without getting completely mucked up so am going to admire from afar. My nose pressed metaphorically against the glass.

These day bags are available at:     Mumbai  Malaga, Palladium, 3rd floor, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel, Mumbai  Malaga, at Gulmohar Road, JVPD, Juhu  Aza  Melange  Ensemble  Kimaya     Delhi:  New Delhi- At Select City Walk (Saket),  Gallery at MG, 13 M.G.Road, Sultanpur  Aza  Ensemble

The collection will comprise Indian & western wear and accessories, with a selection of tunics, dresses, tops and gowns. Also on sale are shoes, bracelets, bangles, earrings and neck pieces.

Date & Time: 5th Aug 12 noon – 8pm (Friday) and 6th Aug 11am – 8pm (Saturday) Venue: Pushpa Kunj, Ground Floor, Jai Hind College Lane, “A” Road, Marine Drive

From 15th of July, Vero Moda, ONLY and Jack and Jones go on an upto 70% off on a range of products including their trendy collection of accessories by Pieces. At Stores across India. Gah. I could do with some retail therapy NOW.