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Bright buyI found these lanterns hanging from the roof of this store and absolutely loved them. Theyre available in different colours pink, green, blue and purple. You light candles in them for a warm colourful glowAvailable at Just Antiques, Anand Park, Aundh Rs 900 onwardsFeeling blue Then there nothing like jewellery for some indulgence. This pair of blue Swarovski crystal earrings comes all ....

Kinky creations

In keeping with the theme of having a bachelorette or bachelor’s party, here are some naughty things you could gift your friends to embarass them. The gender really doesn’t matter if leaked stories of bachelor parties are to believed. These kinky creations can make even the most straight faced people blush.....

Bridal Beauty Packages

When you go to a wedding and wish the happy couple, you realise how much effort has gone into make the bride blush. If you’re planning to get married this year, then here’s where you can figure out where to get beautified for your wedding. I checked out the rates at VLCC who’ve been contributing to making those wedding pictures perfect for the longest time ever....

Hand Creams

Whether they are tapping busily on computer keyboard, elegantly pushing the keys of a piano, drumming on a tabletop or sending a sneaky signal by scratching ones forehaead, the fingers have a pivotal role to play in the life of a woman. which is why they need to be cared for. Here’s what I found....

Watches

Telling the time is very important. Thats why they teach you tell the time in Class IV. Watches are also a good idea for those who want to keep their girlfriends happy and content by not showing up late to dates or third-month anniversaries. Just In Time on M G Rd is a new address for watches. Heres what I foundMINIMALISTSwatchRs 3,450 This bright Swatch is not too hard on your small and limited ....

Navratri

It’s Navratri and if you’re wondering where to get your ethnic ensemble from, here’s where you can get a fantabulous outfit to wear. You need not subscribe to this year’s fashion diktats and go wild with your own combinations. Here are some great ways to get that perfect outfit though. ....

Sailor Stripes

The lines in all major stores this Autumn/Fall are all bout nautical lines. So, sailor stripes are very in and tees with horizontal stripes are quite in. You could top your look off with a sailor’s hat if you want to. Anyway, I went out this week to find out where you could find a great deal....

Shop Therapist, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

So, you’ve been working out and lost some weight. Or maybe it was all the dancing for Ganesh Utsav that did it. Point is, you need a belt. I did as well. Something with an elegant buckle to emphasize that newly slim waist, and some bling never hurt anybody either. So, that’s what I decided to buy this week.
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Jeans

Jeans are the perfect apparel to don at the end of the month when your bank account has only Rs 32 and the ATM doesn’t allow you to withdraw it. They’re also the perfect apparel to don on the 1st of the month when your account is full and when your account is half full (or half empty). That’s why I bought some. Oh, they’re also on sale almost everywhere....

Work out pants

To rid myself of loneliness and get into shape, I enrolled in a certain place, where they make me do things that make each and every muscle in my body hurt. I endure this torture with a smile. Focussing all the energy that normally goes into imagining how to kill certain people, on jabbing the button to increase speed on the treadmill and yes, buying workout pants.....

Bangles

If you want to add colour to my boring life which turning shades greyer with every passing second, then please add some colour to your wardrobe. I’m quite sick of seeing blues, whites blacks and tans. Buy some colourful bangles and bring some joy to my pathetic life. No, I have nothing to do with bangle manufacturers, I’m just having a bad day.....

Windcheaters

Though the monsoons are here, and I am supposed to shop for stuff that will help you keep dry in the downpour, it hasn’t been raining a lot. Even so, I went shopping for windcheaters. If you want to use them, and need to test them to feel like you’ve spent money wisely, head out to Lonavala or Khandala and stand under a waterfall.....

Smoothing Serum

You may think its time to let your hair down now that its 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 thats another story.MINIMALISTMatrix smoothing ....

Shaving Cream

Most men shave and even your father does. So, if you want to buy a gift that daddy will definitely use, buy him shaving cream — at least it is a practical gift. This week, I braved rain and shopped for the perfect shaving cream that can be gifted to mankind. So, here are a few suggestions....

Socks

It’s raining and I know it caught you unaware just like it did me. Unfortunately I was out running, so my sneakers and socks both got drenched. And let me tell you wet socks are the worst feeling in the world, but you already know that. Which is why its time to go to the nearest store and buy a pair of the cheapest socks.....

Shower Gels

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. ....

Items of clothing

What are the most important items of clothing you own? Well, it is your underclothes. And sadly there are just too many people who scrimp on this! Well, this week I went out shopping for some to figure out, just for kicks and was fairly amused at the variety out there! I’m saving the kinky ones for later ....

Sunglasses

Shielding your eyes from the glare of the summer sun won’t work for too long. Sooner or later your hands will hurt and so man invented a pair of sunglasses. You should invest in a great pair of sunglasses this season so you don’t have to buy a new pair every two months. I went on the prowl for these tinted glasses....