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THOSE THREE GIRLS
Those Three girls is fashion’s first word, written from a point of view of three twenty-something women who have a knack for all things that spell splendid style and slapstick humour. Belonging to the “they who shall not be named” letters of the alphabet in terms of sizing, we owe our eclectic mix of shapes that is our body to the age old Indian patent of differential body types. The blog is a compilation of our style files, beauty banters and various other lifestyle bits that are sure to keep you hooked on for a weekly fashion fix! Read on as we give you the tips on styling an outfit keeping in mind the changing ways of your body and your personal sense of style on the go.
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DRESS IT UP! Dresses are one of the most versatile garments a girl can own, and can never have enough of! From the array of skaters, maxis, peplums, bodycons and fit and flares, it can sometimes get difficult to decide what best to pair your dresses with. Enter the pants! (Drumroll, please) For those of you wondering, wait what? Pants? With dresses?! Why not? Read on as I break this trend down for you into three looks you could literally wear anywhere and anytime! So without further ado, let’s ad-Dress this issue. (Pun intended.)
Plaid Play
Got a plaid mini button down dress that you thought was so 90’s, you Stacked it at the back of your wardrobe? Well, bring it out into the light and wear your mini paired with your favourite pair of ripped boyfriend jeans for a casual day out or just to make an effort on your first day back at college! A crew neck inside the dress would take the look up a notch and make you look put together even without trying! A mini back pack to match the brown in your dress and brown oxfords put the casual back in this look!
(Seen here: Brown plaid dress: Thrifted; Ripped boyfriend jeans: Hollister; Crew neck top: Forever 21; Brown Backpack: Zara; brown oxfords: SSS)
Luxe Look
Here’s a way you can take your velvet dresses from day to night! We paired an ash blue velvet slip dress with grey knitted flared pants. A cool graphic printed back pack and a black hat add the cool-girl vibe while white platforms with a white tank underneath the dress complete this look.
(Seen here: Velvet slip dress: The You; Grey knitted flared pants: koovs; Off-white sheer top: Zara; studded graphic Backpack: Thrifted; White platform Sandals: Catwalk; Hat: H&M)
Three to Tango
Take your usual fright day night look up a notch by pairing your bodycon with a pair of button up side slit pants and a cool camo bomber thrown around your shoulders. Add a pair of chunky sandals and gold hoops to accentuate your look. Tie your hair up in a high pony and lo! You’re ready to let your hair down tonight with a bunch of your favourite girlfriends in tow!
(Seen here: Purple body-con dress: Bebe; Camo Bomber jacket: H&M; Rust button up side slit pants: KOOVS; Chunky green sandals: Charles & Keith)
FACE FRIDAY As kids, my grandmother would stir up some quick in-house remedies to common skin problems we faced as girls such as a turmeric paste for rigid acne spots or a curd-lemon mask for a dry scalp. I think we can all agree on the fact that a good home remedy beats the chemical product you spent 10 times more on, any day. Ancient Living is one such brand that deals exclusively in organic solutions to your skin and hair woes. So when I came across their impressive and super-affordable range of at-home solutions to skin ailments, i knew I had to get my hands on them. I started off by trying out one of their most raved about product: The rose and orange face pack.
Product Claims Product Description: Ancient Living Rose and Orange face pack is a soothing clay mask with rose petals, Orange peel powder and orange oil. Rose is also known as Shatapatri in Ayurveda. It has varnya qualities which promote radiance or brightness. It has anti-inflammatory properties known as shothahara. Rose has a calming effect and promotes peace and relaxation. Rose also has a cooling effect on the skin. Orange relieves tiredness and imparts freshness. This natural clay based product with natural Orange essential oil is for anyone who wants to have a clearer and fresh complexion. Product Details: Rose & Orange face pack-40gm Rs.125 Brand: Ancient Living Product Code: AL42 Ingredients: Pure extracts of rose water and orange peel Ayurvedic Proprietary medicine (Best before 24 months) Directions for Use: Mix with water or rosewater or an essential oil to make a paste. Use as a face pack.
My experience with the Rose and Orange Face pack Face packs are usually available in two types; one, a powder based pigment that you can add other essential oils or herbs to or just stir it up into a paste by adding water; two, a readymade paste of decent consistency that you can apply with either bare hands or a brush. This particular product being a powder-based one, I mixed it in with some rose water to apply the mask. At first, the smell of the product is a little overwhelming for somebody who’s used to chemical smells as the pure rose and orange extracts’ smell can get a little heady at times. The brown paper packaging looks clean, but could’ve been better to increase functionality. The mix turns into a smooth paste very easily and doesn’t crumble and form lumps like most other face packs. Upon application, it leaves a tingling feeling for 2-3 minutes post application, after which the mask sets and dries. Another interesting fact about this particular face pack was that unlike most of its counterparts, It dried out smooth but did not really create craters on my skin! (I’m sure a lot of you can relate to that!) After a good fifteen minutes of letting it sit on my skin while I was sipping a cup of green tea, I washed the residue off with lukewarm water.
Results After using the face pack twice a week for three weeks now, I can actually say that this product is worth giving a try and spending your money on. Being someone of the combination skin-type family, I did not notice and reduction in the oil produced on my T zone areas, but neither did the pack do anything to irritate my skin, which was a plus! Also, after repeated use, my skin did feel fresh and rejuvenated with a supple after glow. The only downside to the product would be the brown paper packaging that easily crinkles and gets wet if left on the bath countertop. Pros of Ancient living rose and orange face pack: Affordable, Organic solution, Easy to apply, Does not react harshly, Leaves skin looking supple and young Cons: Packaging & A heady smell Overall, Ancient Living Rose and Orange face pack has all the properties it claims to be having. One powder pack, different variations to the mask, resulting in different benefits. I’ll surely repurchase it and recommend it to all who want a true-to-its-word face pack!
Available online at https://www.ancientliving.in/personal-care/organic-facial-packs/ancient- living-rose-amp-orange-face-pack40gm http://ecofreshorganics.com/english/beauty/face-packs/ancient-living- rose-and-orange-face-pack40gm
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
Glitter makeup Tutorial
This X’mas it is indeed about all that glitters! Pull out the shine-mines tucked away at the bottom of your makeup drawers and bring them into light-literally! Think glitter freckles for this festive season and follow our 3-step simple process to achieve the most gorgeous glitter freckles ever!
Freckles for christmas
Tired of your usual scarlet red pout for Christmas day? Try our glitterlips make-up tutorial and seal it with a kiss this x’mas! Follow our 3-step simple process to achieve the most gorgeous glitter lips ever!
Christmas Kiss
Get the look 3 way sweater
Perfect for a playful day out with your loved ones, start by pairing blue denim dungarees with the printed red sweater. Pull on a pair of black tights underneath with a pair of white sneakers, and you’re good to go!
Merry Mary
Are you the goody two shoes at home? This one’s for the little miss perfect who’s prim and propah! And even the Xmas frenzy can’t move a single strand of her hair out of place. Layer a white button down shirt under the red sweater with a black saddle bag slung across your shoulders. Kitten heels and merry Christmas feels complete the nerdy-chic look for you!
Santa’s Keeper
: it’s the best time of the year to go all out, red and bad. Have your significant other singing ‘All I want for Christmas is you’ in this tease of an outfit! Pair the red sweater with a black body con skirt and some killer lace up boots and play the tease all day!
Xmas missus
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Made by: Arushi bajaria, Anamika chowdhary, Neetu patel, Prerana Miriyala, Sanjana Srinivas