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My Quirky Valentine contest with Plum

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and I am sure all of us are geared up to celebrate this day in style. Munni of all Trades would love to make this day special for its readers, too and therefore we have decided to host the “ My Quirky Valentine Contest” in association with Plum.

Would you like to meet your Valentine?

To win the Loving Chocolaty Pair, you have to answer this, “If Plum Loving Chocolaty Pair was your Valentine, how would you ask him/ her out?”


The funniest answer walks away with you guessed it, the Plum Chocolaty Pair.. 😀
Now there are a few mandatory entries that you need to complete to be eligible to win this giveaway.
Mandatory entries:

Answer: If Plum Loving Chocolaty Pair was your Valentine, how would you ask him/ her out?

Like Plum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlumGoodness
Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/plumspeak
Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Munniofalltrades/203255836495582
Follow me via GFC or Bloglovin (The widgets are on the right hand side)
Share the giveaway picture tagging 5 friends, Munniofalltrades and Plum Goodness at least once. Brownie points for those who do it multiple times
Optional entries
Follow @munniofalltrades on instagram
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Tweet: “I have participated in @plumspeak @kbmotihar #ValentinesDay contest. You can participate here: http://munniofalltrades.blogspot.in/2015/02/my-quirky-valentine-contest-with-plum.html”
Rules
Once you have followed all the steps, please leave a comment below along with your email id.
The giveaway is open to those people who have a valid Indian address
This giveaway starts on 5th February, 2015 and will end on 14th February, 2015.
There will be one winner  and he/she will be chosen from a pool of all valid entries within 48 hours
Plum  has sponsored this giveaway and will be sending out the prize. Munniofalltrades will just host the giveaway and declare the winner.

The winner will be announced on the blog and the official Facebook page and he/she has to respond within 24 hours.

RIDRESS.com: Website Review

Today I am going to introduce you to a cool new fashion brand, RIDRESS which has just come out with a fabulous new website Ridress.com.
Here is a little something about RIDRESS

RIDRESS – a brand endorsed by a young entrepreneur Ridhika Khanna
​ Creative Director RIDRESS​, this label optomizes the young fashionista with an eye for both the edgy and the classic. We celebrate young women and this can be felt in our designs, which goes well with every girl. We understand that the mood and moment can change, with the whim and hem of each dress. RIDRESS delivers contemporary and refreshing fashion garments, inspired from the international runway and red carpet styles, as well as clothes to wear to work, travel, or lounge in. The collections cover a gamut of styles and ranges to suit the ever-changing mood and lifestyle of this girl, who is always on the move and always ready to dazzle. 
I ordered a gorgeous black top and comfy polo pants from them and it arrived in  a cool packaging; in a black cloth bag. 

The clothes were neatly wrapped in tissue paper.

This is what came in my package. First of all, I love the fabric of the polo pants. It is really light and comfortable. As for the top, I love the detailing that they have done on the pockets and the way they have tried to conceal the buttons so that the tops looks seamless.


Their outfits are young and stylish and they have a good collection of party and work wear. I love their innovative and sometimes quirky designs especially their chic floral jackets.

To sum it up, I would say that RIDRESS delivers contemporary fashion clothing that harmonizes with every mood and occasion.

I am going to put up an OOTD soon. Stay tuned guys! If you want to shop their collection, do visit http://ridress.com

Spykar store review and EOSS

Last week, I was invited over to the Spykar store in Oberoi mall to check out their End of Season Sale and boy was I amazed! They have flat 50% off on women’s wear and flat 40% off on their men’s wear collection. Accessories, too are heavily discounted so if you are planning to buy a new deo or a wallet, you can definitely rush to their stores now. I am sure you will definitely want to check out a few of their clothes first before you make a decision. So let me quickly run you through their collection.


In the Autumn and Winter Collection, Spykar had taken up the unique theme of Unravel and they experimented with various printing and embossing techniques. Plus, they had tried to do their branding in a unique fashion. I had an amazing time clicking photographs in their store. Have a look at them.



The women’s wear featured some casual tees and shirts. This one depicting the Red Hiding Hood is my absolute favourite.

In the men’s collection, I loved the Zebra tee, which I was told is in great demand. It comes in two colours and it has a gorgeous velvet emboss effect. I wouldn’t mind owning this myself.

Some of Spykar’s gorgeous emboss work on hoodies.



Here is their denim wall that features in all their stores.



Spykar had amazing offers on accessories, too. Those wallets look like the perfect Valentine’s Day gift don’t they?

I had a lovely time reviewing their Autumn Winter collection and I definitely look forward to checking out their latest collection which will be released in March.

Omved Protective Face Moisturiser Review

Today I am going to introduce you to a brand whose products I had never used until I started using the Omved Protective Face Moisturizer couple of weeks back.

About the product:
Omved Protective Face Moisturiser is an emollient that keeps your face supple and moisturised. Use regularly to protect sun-damaged skin and reduce age spots and scars.
Ingredients
DM water, avocado oil, almond oil, glycerin, jojoba oil, salicyclic acid, ashwagandha oil, oils of lavender, yland ylang, jasmine, sodium benzoate, glyceryl stearate and cetyl alcohol. The best part is that it has no parabens, sulfates, silicones, petrochemicals, glycols, phthalates, synthetic colours or perfumes

Price: Rs 790 for 100 ml. 

My review
In the last few months I am trying to make a conscious effort to use natural products and I was really pleased to receive Omved Protective Face Moisturizer for review.
The moisturizer comes in a pump style bottle that is easy to use. It is white in colour and its fragrance is beautiful. Omved does not use synthetic fragrances and this is definitely good to know. The moisturizer is very light and it absorbs really quickly. I was really impressed with its lasting power, too. You will have to reapply the moisturizer only after 6 to 7 hours, which I think is great.
One grouse that I have with products that are meant for normal to dry skin is that they tend to make the skin very greasy. But I am happy to report that it is not the case with Omved Protective Face Moisturizer.
Pros
Love the fragrance
Easy to use pump style bottle
Non greasy formula that absorbs quickly
Travel friendly
100% natural
Cons
None come to mind J
Overall verdict: Omved Protective Face Moisturizer is one product that is going to permanently feature on my dressing table.
Have you used any Omved products? What has your experience been like?

Maybelline Colossal Kohl- Turquoise : Review

When it comes to make up, I am the least experimental person you will ever come across. I stick to safe colours and God forbid if I ever venture out with smoky eyes or red lipstick. But when I came across Maybelline Colossal Kohl Kajal I was both intrigued and apprehensive. I decided to throw caution to the winds and try it out. Before I show you the results of my experiments, let’s get to know the product better.

About Maybelline Colossal Kohl- Turquoise

12 hours of smudge free turquoise intensity
Color doesn’t smudge or fade
Enriched with nourishing ingredients and Vitamin E to soothe the eye
Features a unique tip that glides smoothly for an even application

100% suitable for your eyes

Price: Rs.249
Shelf life: 24 months
Ingredients: Not mentioned! L


My review and experience

Maybelline Colossal Kohl- Turquoise has great texture, very similar to the black Colossal Kajal. It has a good staying power and even after four hours, the colour had not daded much. I must admit that I love this colour, it is bright and cheery and instantly glams up my face. In fact, you can just apply some gloss and you are good to go for a casual evening.

Now, in order to get the perfect colour, you have to apply the kohl at least three or four times.  I love the fact that it is waterproof and smudge proof and I think it will be a great addition to my makeup kitty. I now to fond of its packaging though. The cap is too tight and I have managed to almost break the tip a couple of times.  
Pros
It is a nice shimmery shade that I love
Smudge proof and waterproof
Smooth application
Works like an eyeliner or kohl
Long staying power
Cons
You need to apply it at least three times to get the perfect shade
I am not fond of the packaging
No ingredients list
Overall: It is a nice cool shade that can really uplift your face and add that little dash of glamour. Love it J
*PR sample