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You may think it’s time to let your hair down now that it’s the monsoons, but clearly the humidity has other plans. My hair, for instance, gets extremely frizzy during the season, and I am quite sure other mortals suffer the same fate. So, this is what I went shopping for. I also tried to untangle the mess in my head, and failed, but that’s another story.
MINIMALIST
Matrix smoothing serum
Rs 245
Use your regular hair shampoo and conditioner. Then wait till it has almost dried (almost 70 per cent, says a user colleague). After that take a little bit of the serum and comb it through your hair with your fingers. Style your hair and get on with life
GO BETWEEN
Loreal liss ultima serum
Rs 580
This is a tried, tested and trusted product. Use it after you’ve styled your hair for a shiny, professional look. Well, at least you will end up looking hot on your date
SPLURGE
Loreal oiliss serum
Rs 625
Meant for dry, frizzy hair, this Loreal Professional Serie Nature Brand is an eco-sensitive hair care brand bringing the goodness of nature and science. I haven’t tried it, but it’s worth a try
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Mat matters
After you’ve waded through three inches of muck, you can’t exactly just waltz onto the white marble tiles in your living room. This super-thick (almost 6 inches) coir mat is what you’re looking for
Available at Carpet Inn, 326, M G Road
Rs 600
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Zebra bangle
When 22-karat gold combines with platinum and gets embedded with cubic zirconium, you have to wear it... to a party or a wedding or just to work. Of course, you have to shell out quite a bit!
Available at all ORO outlets
Rs 40,000 onwards |
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Kurta kolour
Gigantic bright flower prints on cotton, embellished with beads and stones and you have the perfect kurta for the monsoons. Wear it while crossing the road and you’ll never get run over
Available at Cotton Fab, F C Road
Rs 650
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Crazy feet
It’s fun to see splashes of colour on the road in the gloomy evenings of the monsoon. With funky brightly coloured crazy balls on transparent straps, this slip-ons are a must buy this season. They’re available in four spunky colours
Available at Catwalk, M G Road
Rs 999
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Jack in a cone
June 25 happens to be Vat Pournima, a day when women dressed in finery go round a banyan tree and fast so that their husband lives long and so that they are the blessed with the same husband for the next seven births. The fasting is tough which makes this jackfruit ice cream a good break fast food
Available at Naturals outlets
Rs 35 per scoop |
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Get quilted
Now, this looks like a bed I’d like to sleep in (hint hint)! But seriously, the quilt looks quite cosy. You’ll end up spending about Rs 7,000 for the entire look, but for me, the quilt alone will do
Available at Ishanya Arcade-02 Ground Floor, Off Airport Road, Yerwada
Rs 3000 onwards
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Water proof
Co-ordinate these bags with Catwalk footwear. That said, they are waterproof and come in at least five different colours. The assistant quoted Rs 850 first, but came down to Rs 500
Available at Big Shot Bags, M G Road
Rs 500 |
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Clutch now!
I saw my favourite four-lettered word after quite a while — SALE! At Regal Footwear, there’s an upto 50 per cent off on shoes and a 20-40 per cent discount on bags and clutches. This sparkly clutch goes well with Indian wear
Available at Regal Footwear, M G Road
Rs 1,010 |
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Frizz out
If humidity sends your hair into a tizzy and makes it all frizzy, then you need something to control it. That’s where Loreal’s liss control serum steps in!
Available at Golden Collections, Shop 75, Clover Centre, Camp
Rs 580 |
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Ear this out
This is a beautiful pair of earrings in the shape of a peacock. With Meenakari work, this accessory goes perfectly with that traditional salwaar kameez or saree
Available at Sheetal Creations, Shop No 3, Raheja Midas, M G Road
Rs 1,600
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