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Sharper Than A Sword - Talvar

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" Ma! Can I sleep in my room, tonight "? Prodded my 5 year old angelic daughter. No ! Came a firm reply from me. But, "Ma! I am big enough", please, she pleaded. " Of course ! You can" said hubby shree (that's what I call my husband), taking her in his arms. After putting our darling daughter to sleep, Hubby shree walks in, rather upset....why can't you get over 'that case', it's been years, he said. ' That case ' referred to the Arushi Talwar's murder case, which was still firmly etched in my memory or for that matter everyone's memory. So was the impact of this killing, that I never let my baby sleep alone, even years later.  "What if ", was always on my mind....  It's not that the Nation had not witnessed a more sordid murder before, they had. But, this was the murkiest unsolved murder in recent times.  It  was the summer of  '08, a gruesome double murder, captured the imagination of the entire

Be a Diva all year round

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Hey!! Peeps, i m ecstatic to let you know, this is my 100th blog post. I am very happy and will soon be announcing a huge giveaway.....remain hooked to know the deets !!! And so  a special post for you guys.   How should you dress to be 'diva' , all year through. Well, there are a few staples....yes ! There are and yours truly, is going to discuss 10 things that makes you stand out and dress as a winner,always. 1. White Shirt And Denim One cannot go wrong with this combo - a white shirt/ tee with blue denims. Change the accessories and you have a new look each time. - add a sleek red belt, red heels and red lipstick and you will be the cynosure of all eyes during clubbing or your girl's night out. - wear nude/ tan flats for that laid back relaxed look. - wear it with sneakers and you are good to go for movie, shopping, grabbing a quick bite. 2. LBD A must have, no fashionista's closet is complete without this. And most of the time more than o

10 Must Have Shoes For Every Fashionista

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Legendary actress Marilyn Monroe famously quoted "give a girl, the right shoes and she can conquer the world". And it holds true in every sense of the word. Shoes are quintessential to a great wardrobe. They can make or break your outfit. Well, you can have as many number of shoes in your closet but there are a few essential ones...... The 10 must have shoes are - 1. Classic Black Pumps - No closet is complete without a pair of black pumps. They are an absolute classic and goes with a lot of your formal attires. Looks great with trousers, skirts and even Sarees. 2. Nude Heels - love Lady like sophistication, opt for nude heels. This pair goes with everything, denims, skirts, dresses. 3. Statement Print - everyone must own a pair of statement shoes. Statement shoes have the unique ability to make you stand out and shine bright. 4. Oxfords - an oxfords in tan works well with Friday dressing or when you know, you need to be on your toes, for hours toget

Coffee ! anyone ??

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 Every girl wants to have a supersoft, supple and glowing skin. After all skin, is the largest organ of the human body and the most visible one too. We spend so much money to buy the best scrubs and packs and not to mention the hefty sum we pay  when we visit the spa / parlour for deep cleaning and scrubbing. Imagine, if you were able to achieve the same results with a fraction of cost. Not possible....you may think. Of course! It is. Here's presenting to you -  MY HOMEMADE COFFEE SCRUB INGREDIENTS - Coffee - 1 cup ( I used the coffee powder from Starbucks, you can use any brand Nescafe, bru ) - olive oil - 1/2 cup - sugar - 1 cup ( granular sugar not powdered ones )  - cinnamon powder - 1 tbsp  Mix all these ingredients in a glass or plastic bowl and keep it in an airtight jar preferably in a refrigerator. You could keep it at room temperature as well.  METHOD OF USE : This can be used as a face as well as a body scrub. Moisten your face and body w

Bad Hair Day - No Probs !

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Imagine, you have to attend a hi-fashion event, a preview of A/W collection of a  famous High street label and you haven't washed your hair in 3 days. Your crowing glory is dull, limp, messy and greesy ......worried??? I am not.... Why....have a look at the pics and decide....  Have a bad hair day??  Wear a Bandana, make a high ponytail, do a side braid, or a messy bun and you are sorted. Remember, nobody knows that your tresses needed a wash, everyone  who looks at you, thinks its your fashion statement.                   So, alway WEAR YOUR CONFIDENCE !!!!

In love with my threadcasa pouch

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Sometimes, you get a small little gift, which becomes a prized possession, you don't want to part with..... Has it ever happened to you?  Well, as I had told you earlier, there is a lot happening, on my blogging front.....I became a part of TWC. It is a community of travel wizards, new and old, having the common passion for wandering and living life exploring our exotic planet. We had our first meeting on a beautiful rainy day, in the last week of July. There, among other gifts, was this small little pouch that stole my heart, the moment I set my eyes on it.  I am a great admirer of Indian textiles and crafts and this pouch was a great example of how you can incorporate Indian stuff in a contemporary style. It is made of cotton, in ikat print and has some subtle thread work on it. It is a utilitarian stuff and can be used on a daily basis to keep your mobile and petty cash, especially when you run errands or go on your morning walks. I donned it for a brunch that I attended wi