Snap Out Of It with Tanishq

As women, there are numerous roles that we adorn. In between all the long working hours, meetings, deadlines and commitments at home, taking some time off for ourselves is a luxury very few enjoy! In this chaotic state, it's hard to step out and let it all go. So this Women's Day, it's time to Snap Out Of It with Mia by Tanishq and celebrate the day with fun! As a brand, Mia believes that women have arrived and continue to make fabulous strides in their professional as well as personal life! Keeping all this in mind, the #SnapOutOfIt contest calls for creative & fun entries from working women who have merely one opportunity to convince us as to why they deserve a chance to snap out of their everyday hassles & routines. To make it easier for us to pick you, make sure your entries are witty, funny and most convincing! We really just want you to have fun with your submissions.

Tanishq will hand-pick 15 of the most convincing submissions from each of the three cities; Mumbai, Delhi & Bangalore! The winners will enjoy a wonderful outdoor experience designed to give the ladies a chance to really snap out of their daily lives and celebrate Women's Day with new experiences! Now, here are some quick steps to follow to send in your entries:- 

- Log on to Facebook and visit Tanishq's Facebook Page

- You can then submit your entries using the SnapOutOfIt app

- For those of you who love going the extra mile, the contest is open to video applications too! For this, make a quick 30 second video, upload it on YouTube & then share it on the app

- Don't forget to share your entries on Twitter using #SnapOutOfIt

The contest starts today and ends on 6th March! The winning events will be Para-Motoring in Delhi, Wine-yard Tour in Bangalore and Yatch-Hunting in Mumbai on 8th March. Get going ladies, it's the perfect opportunity to let your hair down!

Read more »

Bauble Mania

Earrings- Prerto, Dress- Asos

Exchanging gifts on Christmas is a ritual, so this year here's a present from me to one of you! I've always said that jewellery is something one can never have enough of. And sometimes certain things are more than just a piece of jewellery. Recently while visiting my grand mom, I was handed down a pair of earrings that she has had since her younger years. Not only were they in perfect condition but they suited me just perfectly! And now, they are one of the most precious piece I own. While going through the Prerto website recently, I came across a similar pair of earrings and decided to give a special something to one of you! So here's how you could win your favourite baubles from Prerto :

- Go on to www.prerto.com to browse through their gorgeous jewellery

- Link back one your favourite item that you'd like to win for yourself or a friend! Also comment below and tell me why it is your absolute favourite!

- Don't forget to 'Like' Prerto's Facebook page because the winner of the contest will be announced there!

- To gain some brownie points don't forget to tweet @aayushibangur with #prertolove & a link to the piece you'd like to win!

Now I know it's a task to pick just one favourite piece so here are some tips. If you're looking for a statement piece to go with all your party looks, Iris is the one to look at. I've been obsessed with adding a hint of red to all my outfits and so I love the Rose necklace! And if you're just looking to jazz up your basic cream dress, Claire is the one for you. You could even layer it with other necklaces to create a more impactful look. But if you're not a necklace person you might want to grab Las Vegas or Cres! Another easy trick? Just pick a piece that would compliment your New Year's Eve outfit and shine bright through the night! Goodluck! 

The contest ends on 25th December at 12 noon! It is only open to the residents of India. 

Read more »

Vogue your way to Rio!

Sunglasses are one of the easiest accessories to incorporate in your outfit to give your ensemble a boost! But it's important that you choose sunglasses that not only protect your eyes but also help in framing your face perfectly. Vogue eyewear has some of the trendiest pieces and they also have a vast variety for you to choose from! What's better? Their price points are so affordable that you can own one for every occassion!

Another thing that we all seem to get baffled about is spectacles! I find a lot of young girls struggling to find a pair that dodges the nerdy appearance. The cat eye frames from Vogue Eyewear are not only trendy but they would literally suit any face shape! So no need to leave your glasses at home when you're out for a social event or holiday. Which brings me to the contest! 

I've hosted a bunch of contests in the past but this is by far the most exciting one, both for you and me! What's in store? Waking up in Rio to the first rays of the gorgeous yellow sun by the sea and finding a chef at your disposal to cook you anything you want for a perfect start. To add to that, a chauffeur waiting to take you around the most exotic locations in the city and just when you begin speculating about where to shop, enters the awesome travel guide to help you buy the best and the rare. Vogue eyewear has everything planned for you!

What's even more exciting is that you get to enjoy all of this, with your best friends! Sounds like a vacation waiting to happen? So here's how you could be the gang of girls who gets to live this too-good-to-be-true vacation! All you need to do is :-

- Click on this link - Enter now

- Sign up for the style miles, clear a bunch of tasks and remember to score good!

If you are lucky, you might just be able to fly all the way to Rio with your best friends in tow! And that's not all, the first 50 beauties to sign up from here, also stand a chance to win a trendy pair from Vogue eyewear!

So without wasting any more time, sign up for the Style Miles and give it all for the dreamy vacation. You don't want to miss this!

Read more »

Summer in Clinique

Summer is here and so are the fun summer beauty trends! Bright lips, bold shadows, quirky eyeliners are all such a rage this summer! A simple way of adding some colour to your everyday make up is by switching up that boring black kohl with a emerald or khaki colour liner! Both these colours work wonders with brown eyes. Navy blue or purple are also some complimentary alternatives. Another way to add colour is to swipe on that beautiful coral lipstick or rock your favourite red pout! Make sure to keep the rest of your make up subtle and let your lips enjoy it's moment of glory. I avoid using a full coverage foundation during this time of the year. A BB cream is the perfect alternative!
Skincare is also very important. Make sure to use a SPF every single day as the sun is way more harsh. Using a sunscreen will not only protect your skin from getting tanned but it also prevents premature ageing, wrinkles, etc. Along with this use a good moisturizer. A lot of people tend to skip the moisturizer during summer because they don't think it's necessary as their skin in not feeling as dry as it would in winter! Don't fall into that pit. It's extremely important to moisturize your skin throughout the year!

These are some of the do's and don't's that I follow during summer, tell me your hot tips, cool looks, fresh ideas and thanks to Grazia and Clinique you could win a chance to come visit the Clinique store with me, check out their new collection, get some expert advice and you can also take home some lovely Clinique goodies!So what are you waiting for? Comment below and tell me your secret! You could also tweet your answers to me with the #SummerinClinique and tag @GraziaIndia.

5 winners* will be chosen to visit the store with me & win fabulous goodies! The contest ends on 22nd May and the event will be held on the 24th May at the Clinique store at Palladium, Mumbai.

*Winners of the contest will be chosen from Mumbai.

Read more »