New Makeup Tutorial: Festive Look

It is the festival time in India and I know how much concern are you with regards to your dressing, makeup, and shoes.

While I was working on my new haul video, I thought of quickly doing a makeup tutorial on one of my favorite look- The Red and White Festive Makeup. This is one of my most favorite looks that I wear on almost all occasions.

It is a very simple look that you can easily carry with most of your Red & White outfits [especially the traditional outfits]. The beauty of this look is that -it is highly customizable and works well with people with almost all skin tones.

Prepping for the look

Makeup just enhances your look and is best worn minimal, highlighting your main features without adding layers of foundation or unnecessary colors. For any makeup to look good, you need to have a healthy skin base.

It is always good to prep your skin before applying the makeup. It not just gives a smooth finish but adds to the glow.

I have prepped my face using a sheet mask. They are handy, non-messy and super hydrating.

To know how to use sheet masks, check my video here

Products Used

I have used a range products that included-

1) Primer

2) Illuminating Base

3) Foundation

4) Concealer

5) Fine Powder to Set Under Eye Makeup

6) Eyebrow Gel Liner

7) Eye shadow- Brown Pallette

8) Eye Kohl Pencil

9) Volume Blast Mascara

10) Contour and Conceal Pallete

11) Blush

12) Highlighter

12) Lip Liner

13) Lip Pencil

14) Bindi

15) Setting Spray

I have used the products from different brands, handpicked for my complexion. If you need details on any of the products given in the video, do let me know.

So do check my video and share your love.

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Haute Kutir

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My Envy Box October 2017 | Anniversary Edition Review

Happy Diwali Everyone!

I am back from my Diwali holidays. If you are wondering what kept me busy and away from my blog, then the answer is -videos!

Yes, of late I have been trying to shoot different videos for my YouTube channel, including the shorties for my Instagram Page. Do check out my YouTube Channel and Instagram Account, subscriber and share for some updates.

Talking about videos, I have recently shot and uploaded my latest unboxing video wherein I have reviewed the October 2017, Anniversary Edition My Envy Box.

My #FBBWaliDiwali Outfit

How are your Diwali Preparations coming alone? Most importantly, have you bought the dress/ outfit you want to wear for Diwali? What? You are confused as to what to wear and from to shop?

Well, worry no more. If you remember, I have shared Five Festive Fashion Must Have From FBB India on my blog last month. Wherein, I have styled five different apparels from the Fashion at Big Bazaar outlet to suit your different festival needs. 

I know a lot of you liked my post and have emailed us with your favorites and asking for some suggestions. I have a lovely viewer who went to FBB to shop her dress and send us two choices on Snapchat asking to suggest one. Thank you Manuni, we loved both the dress and like you, we too were confused. But we are glad that you selected the pink over red as it was your favorite color. If you too follow us, this blog and want to share your pics, feel free to email us.

Coming back to Diwali post and especially the outfit for the festival, I too had a tough time while deciding for a right outfit for Diwali. After all, FBB has an amazing collection of Indian ethnic wear that you can mix, match and wear. 

Wanna know what I plan to wear for my Diwali?

I spend my Diwali at my in-law's place and I realized the fact that they like to see me well-dressed especially in a perfect Indian Avtar. After all, who does not love Indian ethnic? So do I. It is mandatory to wear a new dress on this occasion. However, wearing/ buying a new saree becomes difficult as irrespective of the fact I love sarees, they become impractical to wear in my regular schedule and are often restricted to that small corner in the armoire. Well, that happens with other ethnic dress including suit too but when it comes to salwar suit, I have my own age-old style that I like to stick with- Band gala Kurta that can be worn over a salwar, a chudidaar or even denim or slim pants. 

And I totally love FBB to spoil me silly with a great mix of such options available there in a very cost-effective price. After all, given the recession topped with inflation, it is my budget wali Diwali with grace.

So this time, selecting an outfit for Diwali was a cakewalk for me, courtesy FBB. No thanks to their beautiful, newly opened store in Andheri West, Mumbai or their amazing website, I can surf and select a dress of my choice.

Here's what I have picked for Diwali-

Five Reason to Gift a #Glamego box this Diwali!

Diwali 2017 is on anvil and I can see quite a stir around with regard to the festival.

Amid the hullabaloo that surrounds the festival and all the ongoing preparation, gifting remains one of the big concern.

Gifting sweet boxes and dry fruit during the festival is such a passe. Time to add some more "beautiful" touches in Diwali gifting and extend it to more people, all that without rocketing a big hole in your already "inflation beaten" pocket. 

What if I tell you a good gifting option all within Rs 299/399 wherein you can gift beauty products [skincare & cosmetics] from well known brands worth Rs 1200 and above? Jump with joy? or curious to know more?

If you are curious, you may like to know more about "Glamego box", the monthly beauty subscription box.

If you follow my blog/ YouTube Channel, you would know about the Glamego box. Hence, I need not have to tell you about the box. Besides, the content keep on changing every month. 

And the content this month is quite interesting. Read more to know more

Five Reasons to Buy October Glamego Box

1) Interesting Range of products: The box has products ranging from face wash to chubby stick to lip balm and more, and all from known brands like Blossom Kocchar, Mondesub from others. The products are not just from well-known brands but are good for everyday use.

2) Cost Effective: At Rs 399/ month or Rs 299/month [for prepaid subscription on 6 months and above duration], this box is packed with quality products above Rs 1200.

3) Bonus Product: There is a bonus product from Glamego this month. The product can be either a bath salt or a pack of shampoo/conditioner or any other from the previous edition of Glamego box. 

4) Gifting Option: Given the above benefits and costing, the box makes an attractive proposition for gifting to your female friends/ relatives/ Sister/family.

5) Opportunity to win Manna Kadar Lipstick worth Rs 6500: There is an amazing contest that can make you win the coveted price by merely taking a picture with the box.

Why invest in a monthly beauty subscription box?

I know, this is quite a pertinent question. I have answered this in my vlog here-

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List of the Products Received-

1) Blossom Kocchar White Tea and Chamomile Face wash 2) The Nature's Co Lip Butter 3) Mondesub's 3 in 1 Brown Rice + Pentapeptide Essence Sheet Mask 4) Bella Voste Lip Chubby Stick in Barbie Pink 5) TNC Orange Bath Salt

So, what are you waiting for? Book yourself a beautiful Glamego Box and let me know your views. PS: This is not a sponsored post. The box is a PR Sample but views are personal/unbiased as always. Show your love & Subscribe to my Channel ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrx0... ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Follow Me On Social Media: ✦ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ektakhetan/ ✦ SNAPCHAT: ekta khetan ✦ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HauteKutir/ ✦ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/NumeroUnity ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

How To Stay Safe From Indoor Pollution?

So, You Think You Are Safe Indoors? 

To begin with- There are two types of pollution- 

Indoor Pollution

Outdoor Pollution

Maybe, for few people, there is a third kind of pollution- Girl 'Next Door' pollution <Guffaws> 

Well, pollution is no joke, especially the Indoor pollution.

What is Indoor Pollution

Indoor Pollution is the type of physical, chemical and biological pollution kind inside indoor establishments like residences, Offices, Malls, Restaurant, Multiplexes and any place within the confines of 4 walls and a roof!

You must not take Indoor Pollution lightly as it is 5 times more harmful than the outdoor pollution. 

Yes, there is various research conducted on this subject and each came with their own variation from 5 times to 10 times increased the level of risk.

Types of Indoor Pollutants

There are different types of Indoor Pollution. For the brevity sake, I am listing few of them which are on high-rise yet could be taken care of-

1) VoC i.e. Volatile Chemical Organics like Perfumes, Air Fresheners etc

2) Cleansing Agents like spray cleaners, house cleaners etc

3) Dhoop Batti and Incense

4) Carpets

5) Exhaust & Fumes

6) Bad Odour

7) Formaldehyde present in new furniture

8) Pesticides

9) Molds

10) Dust, Dirt

11) Pet Dander

How Indoor Pollution can Affect you?

Indoor Pollution can cause the following-

1) Asthma

2) Insomnia

3) Cold & Flu

4) Allergies

5) Indigestion

6) Infertility

Indoor pollution can breed various kind of harmful bacteria and viruses like dust mites. It also gives rise to the high content of carbon monoxide and other harmful gases in the house, which can effect breathing process.

Haute Kutir Trivia: 90% of Cold and Flu is generated from indoor pollution

So what is the solution?

You can achieve a lot by doing small things like- ensuring daily air ventilation, using right method of cleaning household items with the lesser usage of chemicals. I have also given a list of chemicals like Paraben, Methyl, Phthalates, Triclosan, Benzene, Chlorine, Ammonia among others that you watch out on the products that you buy, and avoid them. These are the hazardous chemicals and their presence in your domestic products can lead to adverse consequences.

Well, I have addressed this concern and also presented few tips to control the Indoor Pollution in one of my videos. You can watch the full video here or below-

In this video, I have spoken about the importance of open ventilation, adoption of beneficial indoor plants like Aloe Vera, Rubber Plant, peace Lillies and others.

Do watch the full video and let me know your views. 

If you liked my video, then do let me know if you want to address any other such similar issues.

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Haute Kutir Verdict: Indoor Pollution is indeed alarming and needs to be tamed and abolished. The time has come to say yes to health and no to the indoor pollution! Remember, a stitch in time saves nine.

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Haute Kutir

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