Today i am sharing two events I attended in Delhi in the month of January 2018.
1. Noir Salon opened in the swanky The Chanakya and i had the pleasure to get my hair cut and styled. Right from the moment i stepped in i was well taken care by the staff, Courteous and ready to serve. I first got a hair wash sitting on the supremely relaxing hydraulic chair and then my hair cut. The stylist knew her craft and gave me loads of hair care tips which i actually could relate and found helpful. Then my hair was curled as per my wish, the curls lasted a good 4 days so a big thumbs up! I also loved the interior of Noir saloon, very plush and lively and highly recommend everyone in Delhi or visiting Delhi to check them out.
2. Kiehls skin checkup- I don’t usually go for skin checkups now because i know what my skin is but i went to this one because i wanted to check a few of the Kiehls products and also ask about skin care in changing weather. The skin specialist told me, moisturizing is really the key throughout all seasons. I also got the Kiehls hydrating moisturizer that i have used a couple of times and loving it.
February is full of wedding functions for one of my sisters , so yeah look forward to loads.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
New events January 2018
Today i am sharing two events I attended in Delhi in the month of January 2018.
1. Noir Salon opened in the swanky The Chanakya and i had the pleasure to get my hair cut and styled. Right from the moment i stepped in i was well taken care by the staff, Courteous and ready to serve. I first got a hair wash sitting on the supremely relaxing hydraulic chair and then my hair cut. The stylist knew her craft and gave me loads of hair care tips which i actually could relate and found helpful. Then my hair was curled as per my wish, the curls lasted a good 4 days so a big thumbs up! I also loved the interior of Noir saloon, very plush and lively and highly recommend everyone in Delhi or visiting Delhi to check them out.
2. Kiehls skin checkup- I don’t usually go for skin checkups now because i know what my skin is but i went to this one because i wanted to check a few of the Kiehls products and also ask about skin care in changing weather. The skin specialist told me, moisturizing is really the key throughout all seasons. I also got the Kiehls hydrating moisturizer that i have used a couple of times and loving it.
February is full of wedding functions for one of my sisters , so yeah look forward to loads.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
I am a fan of braids, keep my hair in a braid 8/10 times. It has been the one single idea that has helped me easily care and keep my hair sane and sorted to a greater extent. Well it was not the case always, just like any other girl i loved to keep my hair open, sometimes curled and sometimes straight. And only became a fan of braids last to last year. Also because my hair was longer than it ever was and i was experiencing more tangles, hair fall and just usually very high maintenance demands. It was more of a necessity to find a more practical and easy solution to keep my hair under control. Having said that braids are not just for long hair it works for medium length equally well. And today i am sharing the reasons why braids are great idea for hair care.
- Braids prevent hair tangles and hair breakage.
- Braiding is an extremely economical proposition. It saves time in terms of the number of times you have to wash your hair. Which translates to less shampoo, conditioner and the likes use and also less water.
- Braids will help you grow your hair, mine is proof.
- Braids need less hair styling products and no hot tools so a winner on those fronts.
- There are a zillion braids to try, one for almost every occasion.
- You also have less need to comb hair. Combing causes friction and damage.
Ever since childhood i have seen my mother either keep her hair in a braid or a bun. Her hair was twice as much as mine when she was my age. So i obviously see what she does and take her advice on anything hair related. Me, my sister and mom also have occasional discussions over tea on everything hair from what oils work best to interesting braids to try to the latest styling tools to hair transplant costs to favourite hairstyle spotted by celebrities. The hairstyle in the picture is actually a product of those discussions, nostalgia.
Do you like to braid your hair? Hope i gave you some reasons why you must consider braids as part of your hair care.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Why braids are great for hair care
I am a fan of braids, keep my hair in a braid 8/10 times. It has been the one single idea that has helped me easily care and keep my hair sane and sorted to a greater extent. Well it was not the case always, just like any other girl i loved to keep my hair open, sometimes curled and sometimes straight. And only became a fan of braids last to last year. Also because my hair was longer than it ever was and i was experiencing more tangles, hair fall and just usually very high maintenance demands. It was more of a necessity to find a more practical and easy solution to keep my hair under control. Having said that braids are not just for long hair it works for medium length equally well. And today i am sharing the reasons why braids are great idea for hair care.
- Braids prevent hair tangles and hair breakage.
- Braiding is an extremely economical proposition. It saves time in terms of the number of times you have to wash your hair. Which translates to less shampoo, conditioner and the likes use and also less water.
- Braids will help you grow your hair, mine is proof.
- Braids need less hair styling products and no hot tools so a winner on those fronts.
- There are a zillion braids to try, one for almost every occasion.
- You also have less need to comb hair. Combing causes friction and damage.
Ever since childhood i have seen my mother either keep her hair in a braid or a bun. Her hair was twice as much as mine when she was my age. So i obviously see what she does and take her advice on anything hair related. Me, my sister and mom also have occasional discussions over tea on everything hair from what oils work best to interesting braids to try to the latest styling tools to hair transplant costs to favourite hairstyle spotted by celebrities. The hairstyle in the picture is actually a product of those discussions, nostalgia.
Do you like to braid your hair? Hope i gave you some reasons why you must consider braids as part of your hair care.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
It sounds quite intimidating to write a travel guide for the spiritual capital of India but nonetheless here it is. But before i start let me put some perspective, India is for experience, pictures, texts and videos don’t do justice to it. And Varanasi is the epitome of that. As i always say it is the people that make a place and imagine the energy of a city where people come for salvation, meditation and enlightenment.
How to reach Varanasi
There are direct trains taking about 10 hours from the capital, Delhi. Both overnight and day options available. Flights take about 1.5 hours from Delhi. Car will take about 10 hours.
Where to stay
We had a comfortable stay in Taj Varanasi. Some family members also stayed in Hotel Clark and they found it great too.
Places to visit in Varanasi
- There are more than one temple in almost every lane in old Varanasi. Hence also sometimes called the ‘City of Temple’ must visit are Kashi Vishwanath and Sankatmochan.
- The ghats - you can rent a boat and hop on and off on any of the 84 ghats, favourite for photos are Raja ghat, Munshi ghat and Tulsi ghat.
- Ganga arti on Dhaneshwar ghat. Be early to get the best seat or try for reservation through your hotel or someone. You can also see the Aarti from a seat on the boats. Timing 6.30 pm.
- Take a car ride in the sprawling campus of Benares Hindu University.
- Visit Tulsi ghat and the adjoining areas. 1. The spot where Tulsidas wrote Ramayan, now a temple 2. A 400 year old wrestling place 3. Warrior princes Laxmi Bai’s birthplace. Most movies shot in Varanasi are shot in this area.
- Visit Sarnath, 10 kms away from Varanasi famous for its stupas.
Where and what to eat in Varanasi- THE MUST EAT
- Pehalwan lassi
- Chachi puri behind Pehalwan Lassi
- Chaat in the old city.
- Chai at Pappu
all the 4 are extremely popular and most people will be able to guide. or just put in google map.
Some facts about Varanasi
Some facts about Varanasi
- Varanasi is one of the oldest crematoriums in the world.
- Situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga it is the most sacred city in Hinduism, Jainism and one of the most sacred in Buddhism.
- It is also a seat of learning and culture. The benares hindu university spread over a sprawling 4000 acres is one of oldest universities of India and the largest university in Asia. It gives education from kindergarten level to doctorate.
- Ramayan was written by Tulsidas in Benares.
- It is one of the oldest living cities in the world.
- Varanasi has 88 ghats ( as set of steps leading to the river) . Making it the city with the most ghats in the world.
- In the Hindu religion it is believed that the person who breathes his last breath in this city attains salvation.
- The city is the birthplace of many celebrated artists, musicians and dancers like Ravi Shankar and Ustad Bismillah Khan.
- Homeland of Benarsi silk an extremely rich traditional indian hand made fabric.
- It is India personified. Colourful, chaotic, overwhelming, inspiring, magical and truly incredible.
I was at my most overwhelmed state during my trip to Varanasi. Extremely calm but inspired, full of thoughts and energy. That is what great places do to you.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Suggested - Ranthambore Rajasthan travel guide
Love
Chichi
Varanasi the spiritual capital of India, a travel guide
It sounds quite intimidating to write a travel guide for the spiritual capital of India but nonetheless here it is. But before i start let me put some perspective, India is for experience, pictures, texts and videos don’t do justice to it. And Varanasi is the epitome of that. As i always say it is the people that make a place and imagine the energy of a city where people come for salvation, meditation and enlightenment.
How to reach Varanasi
There are direct trains taking about 10 hours from the capital, Delhi. Both overnight and day options available. Flights take about 1.5 hours from Delhi. Car will take about 10 hours.
Where to stay
We had a comfortable stay in Taj Varanasi. Some family members also stayed in Hotel Clark and they found it great too.
Places to visit in Varanasi
- There are more than one temple in almost every lane in old Varanasi. Hence also sometimes called the ‘City of Temple’ must visit are Kashi Vishwanath and Sankatmochan.
- The ghats - you can rent a boat and hop on and off on any of the 84 ghats, favourite for photos are Raja ghat, Munshi ghat and Tulsi ghat.
- Ganga arti on Dhaneshwar ghat. Be early to get the best seat or try for reservation through your hotel or someone. You can also see the Aarti from a seat on the boats. Timing 6.30 pm.
- Take a car ride in the sprawling campus of Benares Hindu University.
- Visit Tulsi ghat and the adjoining areas. 1. The spot where Tulsidas wrote Ramayan, now a temple 2. A 400 year old wrestling place 3. Warrior princes Laxmi Bai’s birthplace. Most movies shot in Varanasi are shot in this area.
- Visit Sarnath, 10 kms away from Varanasi famous for its stupas.
Where and what to eat in Varanasi- THE MUST EAT
- Pehalwan lassi
- Chachi puri behind Pehalwan Lassi
- Chaat in the old city.
- Chai at Pappu
all the 4 are extremely popular and most people will be able to guide. or just put in google map.
Some facts about Varanasi
Some facts about Varanasi
- Varanasi is one of the oldest crematoriums in the world.
- Situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga it is the most sacred city in Hinduism, Jainism and one of the most sacred in Buddhism.
- It is also a seat of learning and culture. The benares hindu university spread over a sprawling 4000 acres is one of oldest universities of India and the largest university in Asia. It gives education from kindergarten level to doctorate.
- Ramayan was written by Tulsidas in Benares.
- It is one of the oldest living cities in the world.
- Varanasi has 88 ghats ( as set of steps leading to the river) . Making it the city with the most ghats in the world.
- In the Hindu religion it is believed that the person who breathes his last breath in this city attains salvation.
- The city is the birthplace of many celebrated artists, musicians and dancers like Ravi Shankar and Ustad Bismillah Khan.
- Homeland of Benarsi silk an extremely rich traditional indian hand made fabric.
- It is India personified. Colourful, chaotic, overwhelming, inspiring, magical and truly incredible.
I was at my most overwhelmed state during my trip to Varanasi. Extremely calm but inspired, full of thoughts and energy. That is what great places do to you.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Suggested - Ranthambore Rajasthan travel guide
Love
Chichi
Content my most frequently used word but also a word i am slowly becoming not a fan of. Chichi what are you saying you are a content creator!! Yes i am, the pictures for my blog, instagram and brands, the posts i write and the captions i use, all content and i take it very seriously but it has made me into a zombie of looking at everything from the point of view of use and share sooner or later.
A constant case of photo taking, capturing every moment even the minutest. Not just moments that are happening but creating moments for use. How does that sound? It was said you are not really experiencing the moment if you are trying to capture it through a lens, well this is not through the lens but for the lens. Although we are living in an age where anything not shot and shared with the world hasn’t really happened even the people who call themselves very private share when they travel to a new place or whatever that they find happening be it through pictures on instagram, Facebook and the likes or now stories. Imagine the pressure on a content creator, its tremendous to say the least. We get seriously disappointed if we haven’t taken good/ enough pictures of any experience. Our happiness potion depends not on the experience but with the content that we have created out of that. Every place i go to and every person i meet is looked from the point of view of content. If not for the blogpost, for instagram and if not for that maybe story, its out of hand. Sometimes i feel its a waste of money and time if i am not able to take enough share worthy or call instagram worthy pictures. And this is life i am talking about, everyday life.
Lets take this day for e.g. pictures shot at beautiful Aubaine selfridges. Me and my lovely friend Zahra planned to have breakfast at Aubaine not because we love breakfast at aubaine but because it is extremely beautiful and photographs come as dreamy as they get. Nothing wrong till here, most girls think this way these days. Now we planned to reach a little early so we can find the place empty, perfect setting for photo ops. I was running 10 mins late for some reason i don’t remember now, i should confess that more than making Zahra wait i was worried about the place getting filled which translates to missed photo ops. Luckily for us it wasn’t as full and an instagram savy couple cleared a table so we could take the best shots, shots you see here. But man the stressful state i was in, fear that i might not be able to capture something as imagined. Well Zahra was pissed at me too, but not just because she had to wait for me but also infact more because our photo taking wouldn’t go as per plan. I find it sad that making my friend wait was less of a guilt.
Holidays is taken to another level, at the mo i feel i haven’t had a holiday in like forever. Ok Chichi you have been to so many, we know. Well yes but i have been working on all, my mind has worked throughout finding the best spots and capturing each experience to the fullest on film. I haven’t even for a day zoomed out of the process, let alone relax and chill. What holidays are meant to be.
We used to go to restaurants, order and eat our food. Now we go to restaurants and no matter how hungry we start by first taking pictures of our table or the restaurant. Then the food comes we have specifically asked it to bring it all together so we can take pictures, good pictures, picture taking starts from every damn angle and then some boomerang and now for vlogs and stories some video. Its been 20 mins or more and the chips have become all soggy, the toast is no more crisp and the tea is cold. But we eat and drink without complain like its the most delicious meal ever because we have to make a video of how much we enjoy our food.
If your companion to the restaurant or holiday or wherever happens to be a blogger you are still ok, but if its your boyfriend or husband or brother or sister or friend you have annoyed them to hell. Imagine on a holiday you are at a beautiful sunset point and all you do is take pictures or make videos of it and then ask your partner to do the same with you in those pictures and videos, the plight of the partner. Vaibhav told me 2 years back he doesn't want to go on holidays if its only obsessed with blog and social media. Totally get that!!
The case of our time is we want to see everything and we want to show everything, its FOMO too.
At this point i feel i owe it to the people who follow me to keep it interested, entertained and inspired. They follow me for those things and i should feed them that and constant picture taking ensures i never run out.
Having said everything i believe life is about memories and not everything can be content. Like the walks with my partner, the mad laughs with my sisters, maybe i can pick my phone and capture 15 seconds of it but i shouldnt and actually can’t capture all the seconds of those 2 or whatever hours. As a content creator / blogger finding the work life balance is extremely hard but extremely critical for our sanity.
I started writing this post in Delhi and as luck would have it, finishing it in Benares- the spiritual capital of India. The city that is older than history, older than tradition, even older than legend and looks double as old as all those combined. A dream for a content creator and well i have reached for my phone for videos and pictures but capturing has not been my first and last and only emotion!! The bigger picture matters more than any frame, sealed in the land of mediation and liberation, Varanasi.
Would love to know your thoughts, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
The pressures of being a content creator
Content my most frequently used word but also a word i am slowly becoming not a fan of. Chichi what are you saying you are a content creator!! Yes i am, the pictures for my blog, instagram and brands, the posts i write and the captions i use, all content and i take it very seriously but it has made me into a zombie of looking at everything from the point of view of use and share sooner or later.
A constant case of photo taking, capturing every moment even the minutest. Not just moments that are happening but creating moments for use. How does that sound? It was said you are not really experiencing the moment if you are trying to capture it through a lens, well this is not through the lens but for the lens. Although we are living in an age where anything not shot and shared with the world hasn’t really happened even the people who call themselves very private share when they travel to a new place or whatever that they find happening be it through pictures on instagram, Facebook and the likes or now stories. Imagine the pressure on a content creator, its tremendous to say the least. We get seriously disappointed if we haven’t taken good/ enough pictures of any experience. Our happiness potion depends not on the experience but with the content that we have created out of that. Every place i go to and every person i meet is looked from the point of view of content. If not for the blogpost, for instagram and if not for that maybe story, its out of hand. Sometimes i feel its a waste of money and time if i am not able to take enough share worthy or call instagram worthy pictures. And this is life i am talking about, everyday life.
Lets take this day for e.g. pictures shot at beautiful Aubaine selfridges. Me and my lovely friend Zahra planned to have breakfast at Aubaine not because we love breakfast at aubaine but because it is extremely beautiful and photographs come as dreamy as they get. Nothing wrong till here, most girls think this way these days. Now we planned to reach a little early so we can find the place empty, perfect setting for photo ops. I was running 10 mins late for some reason i don’t remember now, i should confess that more than making Zahra wait i was worried about the place getting filled which translates to missed photo ops. Luckily for us it wasn’t as full and an instagram savy couple cleared a table so we could take the best shots, shots you see here. But man the stressful state i was in, fear that i might not be able to capture something as imagined. Well Zahra was pissed at me too, but not just because she had to wait for me but also infact more because our photo taking wouldn’t go as per plan. I find it sad that making my friend wait was less of a guilt.
Holidays is taken to another level, at the mo i feel i haven’t had a holiday in like forever. Ok Chichi you have been to so many, we know. Well yes but i have been working on all, my mind has worked throughout finding the best spots and capturing each experience to the fullest on film. I haven’t even for a day zoomed out of the process, let alone relax and chill. What holidays are meant to be.
We used to go to restaurants, order and eat our food. Now we go to restaurants and no matter how hungry we start by first taking pictures of our table or the restaurant. Then the food comes we have specifically asked it to bring it all together so we can take pictures, good pictures, picture taking starts from every damn angle and then some boomerang and now for vlogs and stories some video. Its been 20 mins or more and the chips have become all soggy, the toast is no more crisp and the tea is cold. But we eat and drink without complain like its the most delicious meal ever because we have to make a video of how much we enjoy our food.
If your companion to the restaurant or holiday or wherever happens to be a blogger you are still ok, but if its your boyfriend or husband or brother or sister or friend you have annoyed them to hell. Imagine on a holiday you are at a beautiful sunset point and all you do is take pictures or make videos of it and then ask your partner to do the same with you in those pictures and videos, the plight of the partner. Vaibhav told me 2 years back he doesn't want to go on holidays if its only obsessed with blog and social media. Totally get that!!
The case of our time is we want to see everything and we want to show everything, its FOMO too.
At this point i feel i owe it to the people who follow me to keep it interested, entertained and inspired. They follow me for those things and i should feed them that and constant picture taking ensures i never run out.
Having said everything i believe life is about memories and not everything can be content. Like the walks with my partner, the mad laughs with my sisters, maybe i can pick my phone and capture 15 seconds of it but i shouldnt and actually can’t capture all the seconds of those 2 or whatever hours. As a content creator / blogger finding the work life balance is extremely hard but extremely critical for our sanity.
I started writing this post in Delhi and as luck would have it, finishing it in Benares- the spiritual capital of India. The city that is older than history, older than tradition, even older than legend and looks double as old as all those combined. A dream for a content creator and well i have reached for my phone for videos and pictures but capturing has not been my first and last and only emotion!! The bigger picture matters more than any frame, sealed in the land of mediation and liberation, Varanasi.
Would love to know your thoughts, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Speira greek for spiral, the symbol of life that is
present all around us in nature, on our fingertips, our galaxy is spiral even
DNA our basic composition is spiral. Transcending time, it is the inspiration
to the designers of SPEIRA, a new online jewellery shop where heritage meets
minimal. I had a browse through the collection and was smitten by how modern
yet heritage the pieces are. The balance i always look for and gravitate
towards in jewellery, making them wearable time after time and also passed on
to the future generation.
Most pieces are made from 925 silver and gold plated
while others are made with gold and precious / semi precious metals and stones.
There is something for everyone in terms of the price range and i do think it’s
worth it. You get what you spend for. As you guys know i am a fan of earrings
and i am absolutely in love with the collection at Speira. From day to day
pieces to statement ones to those special occasion ones they have it all
covered. Can’t wait to actually lay my hands on this and this soon. Also a fan
of this ring and this necklace.
Dessert allure earrings by Samoli
Juno ring by Huffy
Triangle earring by Valli Kontidis
Pendant necklace by Mari Samoli
Found the site easy to use and love how it suggests
different alternatives from trending to a lower price item when you check out a
piece.
You can also use the code the style tune for a 20% discount on Speira.
Hope this post introduced you to a jewellery brand you will love and enjoy, thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Speira jewellery - minimal meets heritage
Speira greek for spiral, the symbol of life that is
present all around us in nature, on our fingertips, our galaxy is spiral even
DNA our basic composition is spiral. Transcending time, it is the inspiration
to the designers of SPEIRA, a new online jewellery shop where heritage meets
minimal. I had a browse through the collection and was smitten by how modern
yet heritage the pieces are. The balance i always look for and gravitate
towards in jewellery, making them wearable time after time and also passed on
to the future generation.
Most pieces are made from 925 silver and gold plated
while others are made with gold and precious / semi precious metals and stones.
There is something for everyone in terms of the price range and i do think it’s
worth it. You get what you spend for. As you guys know i am a fan of earrings
and i am absolutely in love with the collection at Speira. From day to day
pieces to statement ones to those special occasion ones they have it all
covered. Can’t wait to actually lay my hands on this and this soon. Also a fan
of this ring and this necklace.
Dessert allure earrings by Samoli
Juno ring by Huffy
Triangle earring by Valli Kontidis
Pendant necklace by Mari Samoli
Found the site easy to use and love how it suggests
different alternatives from trending to a lower price item when you check out a
piece.
You can also use the code the style tune for a 20% discount on Speira.
Hope this post introduced you to a jewellery brand you will love and enjoy, thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
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