Posted On Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 11:44:52 PM
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In summer the number of times the urge to have a shower increases exponentially. But as Dove commercials show, harsh chemicals in soap cause harm to your skin. Welome to the world of shower gels. Most of these are soap-free and have fruity fragrances, what’s more they don’t waste as much as soap.
MINIMALIST
Fabindia
Rs 175 (for 275 ml)
This store is more known for its organic household items and kurtas. But then their bath range is quite lovely. They have shower gels in aloe, citrus lime (my pick) and even cinnamon.
GO BETWEEN
The body shop
Rs 325 (250 ml)
The summer sale at The Body Shop began on May 27, says a mailer in my inbox. And they have a new fragrance in their shower gel — Sweet Lemon. The cool thing is, the more you buy, the higher the discount you get and the more you save.
SPLURGE
Lush
Rs 960 (250 ml)
This brand claims all their cosmetics are handmade with the best ingredients. Sadly, Pune doesn’t have a store, so you could head to Mumbai or Delhi to get stuff or order on www.lushindia.com.
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Fine wine
Care for some ‘collector’s edition’ wine? Well, luckily Sula wines has some for you. the company has released a limited edition Rasa Shiraz. You’ll have to hurry though, there are only 600 cases of the red!
Available at all leading wine stores in Maharashtra only
Rs 1,080
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Fakin’ it
I went to Tanishq as my mum said she owed me a birthday gift. The earrings I happened to like had a price tag of Rs 80,000. The look on my mum’s face was priceless. If it’s affordable jewellery you want, buy this Polki set, it’s a steal!
Available at Ankita Novelties, Kirkee Business Centre
Rs 775 |
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Towel trail
If you’re bored of your old towel or simply want to look classy even when you’re walking out of the shower, then buy this anitque-monogrammed towel. Also, it was towel day last week and you know the most massively useful thing ever
Available at Marspar, Ishanya
Rs 350
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Haute stuff
Haute Curry has a nice ethnic collection out that has bright colours and enough native Indian motifs on it to make this to you ‘special occasion’ clothes list. The outfits have modern silhouettes and lots of spunk
Available at Shoppers Stop
Rs 999 onwards
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Material girls
There’s nothing sexier than a well-tailored salwar kameez. Getting the right material if you’re looking to attend one of the million shaadis is important. I suggest this Dupont silk, embroidered piece. This store gets its stuff from Delhi and tailors for as little as Rs 150
Available at Swaran Boutique, Kirkee Business Centre
Rs 1,225 |
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Cause shoppin’
Yes it’s time you shopped for a noble cause and not just the thrill of tearing off the label from you’re new clothes. Anita Dongre’s collection uses fair trade cotton with Shop for Change, an NGO supports farmers. This white shirt with a belt is fab!
Available at AND, Jewel Square
Rs 1,495
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Apple cooler
Is the heat getting to you? If it is then it might be time to walk into your nearest Cafe Coffee Day, enjoy the airconditioning and order the Green Apple Ripples. Sip on chilled green apple smoothie with cream and fresh fruits and feel refreshed
Available at Cafe Coffee Day outlets
Rs 79 |
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Tartan bag
This red-checked bag is not too big and bulky , but can accommodate enough of stuff to make you happy. It has enough compartments so you don’t have to launch a serious manhunt to find your set of keys
Available at Show n Off, Kumar Plaza, Camp
Rs 550 |
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Be jewelled
For chandelier earrings in contemporary styles and Victorian styles in heavy silver with gold plating and semi precious stones, give this exhibition a look. It’s on till May 31
Available at C-3/5, Salunke Vihar Society, Wanowrie
Rs 2,800 |
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Hammock rock
Buy this. It doesn’t cost too much. Then head to your house or a park, buy some nariyal pani, take a book along, apply some sun block and devote an entire day to yourself!
Available on the road leading from Kirkee to Bremen chowk
Rs 200 onwards
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