Cannes Film Festival : Continued

Hello all!

Here's an update on the new appearances at the Cannes Film Festival. Lets see who all got it right and who messed it up shall we?

*Aishwarya Rai Bacchan made heads turn once again.

For the premiere of Blood Ties, she sashayed down the red carpet in a white Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla floor length anarkali with colourful heavy embroidery. Need we say that she looked gorgeous and is definitely back in shape? The V neckline definitely helps to make her look slimmer. We like the long trail of buttons in the front too, it's another illusion designed to elongate.

For the hair, leaving it open in soft waves worked out nicely with the gown. The makeup is so wearable too. A matte base, black smokey eyes with lots of mascara on both upper and lower lashes, balanced out well with a nude lip colour, some gloss and soft pink blushing cheeks. Do not forget to check out those mint nails and the pretty satin clutch. We like! 

Here she's got another hit in an all black outfit. Perfectly fitted trousers, shirt & waist coat that accentuate her curves. The lace detaling at the neck and sleeves look nice. Grabbing all the attention though were those luscious red lips, with complementing shiny red nails. 

She wore a black with gold embroidery Sabyasachi lenhenga-sari with a matching hair accessory for the evening gala of Bombay Talkies.

(Seems like everyone is going for a closed neck blouse with long sleeves this time). Anyway, though the sari looks fine, we wouldn't like to wear this look personally. We like those hanging earrings, the makeup and the hair worn up. 

Dressed in a black and grey Ellie Saab couture gown at the premiere of Inside Llewyn Davis, she won many hearts (including ours), and looked everybit the international diva. Maybe the hair in an updo would have looked better, but that's just a personal preference. 

Again, a good choice of nail colour. The use of dulled gold glitter is a good twist with the smokey eye. The makeup and minimal accessories get our vote. *thumbs up*

Looking fabulous while giving interviews in a well fitted white shirt and mermaid black skirt clinched at the waist. 

   

And here she is in a turquoise blue one shoulder Gucci gown with her hair in a sleek high bun and simple ear studs. A fresh face and bright pink lips added the needed colour but we don't think they go very well with the colour of the gown. 

           

* Vidya Balan looking decent in a floral Sabyasachi sari with embroidered borders, paired with a high neck full sleeved blouse and pearls for the screening of Un Chateau en Italie. We would have liked the sari in a different colour maybe and a different bag. 

The make up was fresh and minimal. Soft thin eyeliner, neatly applied kajal and mascara. Just a hint of  peach blush and clear glossy lips. Try it on a summer afternoon.

At the Bombay Talkies gala, she definitely made up for her earlier OTT desi fashion on the red carpet. Look at her, so elegant in her mehendi green and gold Sabyasachi sari. Now this is what classy Indian style looks like! Carrying an embroidered potli and rings finished her look. We loved the huge earrings! 

A black smokey eye, black bindi, MLBB pink lip colour with some gloss and an earthy blush. We loved the makeup too! 

Here are some more outfits: 

*Mallika Sherawat also made her second appearance pretty impressive, walking the red carpet in a black strapless Dolce & Gabbana voluminous lace gown. We surely liked this one so much more than the mustard yellow with the snake in front outfit. 

*Sherlyn Chopra at Cannes to promote her upcoming movie Kamasutra 3D, walked the red carpet in a sheer black number that left very little to the imagination. A heavy rajasthani neck piece drew attention to umm.. the wrong places.

Curios and Dreams does not own any of the images showcased above. All of the same can be found on Google images.

Jergens Soothing Aloe Relief: Review

So in one of my last posts, I had shared with you about the bad experience my room-mate had with the Vaseline aloe body lotion..and that I had given her a few suggestions before she went ahead and did exactly what I had asked her not to.. (she does this ALL the time).
Anyway, getting past that habit of hers, this was one of the lotions that I had recommended to her.
Jergens Soothing Aloe Relief (skin cooling moisturizer with aloe and eucalyptus).
I have been using it for over a month now and I have liked it a lot. Here's why:

• The bottle is a nice sturdy one, white in colour, with a bluish green flip top cap. I also like the shape of the bottle. It is completely leak proof. I have travelled with it and with no messy incidents happening. 
• The lotion is white in colour. The consistency is nice and light but it still feels like a good proper lotion.. you do understand what I am saying right? Its neither too light nor on the heavy side. It's perfect for the summer months.
• It runs down if you tilt your hand.. its fun to watch.. okay this point is completely unnecessary, but come on...! I like it :P
• The lotion spreads easily and does not take much time to be worked into the skin
• The fragrance is amazing. I absolutely love it. Mild, cucumber-y and aloe-ish. Very fresh. Very summery. *love*
• Although its a nice light lotion, it gives adequate mositurization. I apply it in the morning and that's enough to last me the whole day. And then once again applied at night. (For reference: I have normal skin.. which sometimes goes a bit dry too. My roomie tested it and liked it quite a lot, and she has dry skin).

Price: 229 INR for 295ml (10 fl oz)

Will I repurchase it?
Yes. For the summer months, this will be my go-to body lotion.

I recommend it to anyone looking for a non-greasy, freshening, and moisturizing properties in their body lotion. Jergens soothing aloe relief is a must buy for Indian summers!

Cannes 2013 : Day 1 & 2

I'm sure all of you all are aware that the 66th annual Cannes Flim Festival is currently going on (from 15 to 

26 May 2013). Now this is a bit late I know, but here's what our Bollywood beauties wore. Take a look but beware, it's pic heavy..!

* Sonam Kapoor went traditional on the red carpet in an Anamika Khanna sari with an embroidered jacket, completing the desi look with just a kundan nath (from her mother's jewellery collection). Yawn for all neck-pieces and cuffs and earrings- Sonam took statement jewellery to the next level in one move! We like how the nath stands out as a strong tribute to her Indian roots. The sari was an elegant lace affair, delicate and feminine, and a hint of edginess was introduced by the heavily embroidered jacket, the length of which lent a gown-like look to her sari. Her sister Rhea Kapoor styled her outfit, and we say good job done!

As its brand ambassador, she promoted the new L'OR Sunset collection by L'Oreal. Dark berry lips, dramatically winged eyeliner, and strong brows and contouring worked together with the matte base evoking an earthy yet ethereal look. And the soft pink blush *love*.
We think it's how anyone would imagine the strong Indian woman of today- a woman at par with the world, but firmly ensconced in her culture.
Her hair is in a soft vintage style bun which ups the glamour, while Jimmy Choo shoes tie the whole look together.

(Does anyone else feel her look is reminiscent of Rekha?)

* Day 2 saw her in a custom made Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda Coutre Gown at the 'Jeune & Jolie' premiere. Jewellery By Sunita Kapoor completed the look.
We liked her side swept hair in soft waves and the strapless neckline, the colour of the gown and the natural makeup, but the dress in general is just hits you with a  'disney princess' vibe. Poofy. You see what's happening here, right? We'd all love to try the whole princess thing.. but you need a kingdom to go with it, the four poster bed with curtains around it and oh yes, a charming prince :P... *hmm.. wishes wishes* Such a voluminous skirt looks good only in 2D. But the floral print is bang-on trendy, we like!

* The day ended at the Chopard Party in a Shehla Khan couture lehenga, Chopard jewellery & a Ferragamo clutch. Again we liked the soft hair updo but maybe a different necklace would have worked better.. what do you think?

* Freida Pinto wore a custom made Gucci silk chiffon halter gown in a pretty coral shade. A gold embellished belt and shoes added the perfect amount of bling to the plain gown and Chopard jewellery completed the look

Braided and knotted hair is still raging on the red carpet, as Freida shows us here. A ring on the index finger and the hanging earrings keep her look classy yet fun. Soft makeup with a dewy base, pinky brown MLBB lips, black eyeliner and kajal with lots of mascara and false lashes and a complementing pink plummy blush and that smile = perfect red carpet recipe! 

* At the Jeune & Jolie premire, she rocked the red carpet again in a custom made Sanchita gown, with a high side slit, plunging back and heavy bead work all over.

She sported a nice orange-red pout and a retro hairstyle to go with it, complete with finger waves and accessorized with blingy clips. The dewy base and subtle use of highlighter made her skin look flawless. On the eyes, smudged eyeliner, precise use of kajal, and false lashes with oodles of mascara kept things feminine and soft. (We say, first date appropriate!) Lastly, a hint of colour on her cheeks with a peachy orange blush.

* Vidya Balan who is on the jury this year, went all traditional.. every time!And Sabyasachi Mukherjee all the way. 

At the opening ceremony, she donned a monochrome embroidered lehenga with a heavy border which was gorgeous yes.. expect for the head drape (errrr... it's just a bit too much desi! Why? Oh why?! ) And a heavy gold diamond neck piece and bindi to accessorize. 

The make-up look was minimal letting her shine in all her bronzed Indian glory with heavily kohled eyes. ( Personally though, we wouldn't like to copy it)

* For the Jury Photocall, she looked gorgeous in a white gold sari with a full sleeved embellished black blouse.

We loved the sari. Loved the blouse design and the soft make-up. Again nicely kohled eyes, natural brown eyeshadow, strong brows, a MLBB lip colour and a matte base. We liked those earrings too. Not very sure about the beaded neck piece though, it doesnt seem to go with the whole look somehow. 

* For a cocktail party she was dressed in a maroon and black lehenga with a high neck full sleeved top. Hair pulled back in a tight braid, jhumkas by Amrapali a small black bindi and a vintage watch to finish the look.. again very desi, but we liked this time. 

A flawless matte base, earthy brown blush, nude brown lip colour and matte black eyes which were heavy but neat, the look is quite wearable. We like! 

* Loved this green dress worn by Freida here! Vibrant and classy. 

* I know this is out of Bollywood, but we loved Emma Watson's dresses! 

And her barely there, no make-up make-up look! Did we mention the simple but pretty hair do? And the blingy earrings. Love it all  :)

* A Christopher Kane feather trimmed top and skirt in  gorgeous rich maroon. 

* Also, couldn't help but share Nicole Kidman's sparkly shift dress and strappy heels. The bright red pout with orange undertones was adding colour to the whole look, while the sleek straight hair lent an air of sophistication. Perfect. 

What are the looks you liked? 

Curios and Dreams does not own any of the images showcased above. All of the same can be found on Google images.

EN-VY Nail Color: Cotton Candy

Hello everyone! I was wondering to myself yesterday how difficult it is if you are a student and fond of make up\beauty products and nice lil things. Its a constant hunt to keep looking for things that won't burn a hole in your pocket.
This is how I found EN-VY nail color! (Never ending hunt) For all those who are wondering which brand exactly this one is, let me tell you that its manufactured for Health and Glow especially. So no its not a dud, you'll find in the H&G outlets in your city. (And if H&G isn't there at your place then you need not worry, there will be other brands we will review also. I am sure you'll find something that'll be accessible.)
The bottles caught my eye sometime back when I was randomly walking through the aisles in one of the outlets. There are lots of colours available and picking one was impossible. So I came home with 2. All happy and went back again after a few weeks to get some more. *I am still planning to hoard them*

Today I will talk about the shade Cotton candy (022). Such a cute name, don't you think? Totally suitable for the pretty colour it turned out to be. I was confused between this and a grey shade but I am glad I picked this one. This is such an everyday wearable shade...I can see myself going back for a back up bottle soon. It comes out as an almost sheer colour with pale pinkish undertones on a light one layer application which I love. Somewhat like Maybelline Colorama Astral, but that one is a light baby pink. (I am not very good with colour description sorry). Cotton Candy makes your nails look so clean and longer, and it pretty much goes with anything in your wardrobe. Will make a good college\office wear nail polish.

It takes 2 layers to go opaque and give you the colour you see in the bottle. A milky pink colour, much like cotton candy!. It's very different from the regular pink or peachy nudes you come by. I am totally loving it!
The brush is decent and makes application easy. The quality of the lacquer is satisfactory. Went 3 days without chipping and I think it would have run for another day with teeny meany chips, but I felt like sporting another colour.
                                             
The best part?? Rs 49/- for a 9ml bottle!

 How great is that?!Go get it!
I'm sooo getting the grey one next! (I have a red, a clear coat and a base coat. Will review them soon.)