Thrift Store Find: Spider-Man Shooter T-Shirt

I found a blue XL Spider-Man t-shirt at a local thrift store this morning for three dollars. I call it "shooter" since he is about to shoot his web. The label has Delta Pro Weight and assembled in El Salvador.

The Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge

I had decided that I WILL NOT do a post on the Royal Wedding, because every blogger on my feed would cover it (as they did)


Since you are reading this post, clearly I gave in.


I am so kicked that William got the title of Cambridge. 

William`s god daughter does NOT like the noise!!

HAHAH!! I love this picture, and its SO true :)

Sarah Burton adjusts her creation.

Another Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen dress.

I love the embellished belt and the angora wrap.

And she let her gorgeous hair down :)

Driving away in a Vintage Aston Martin. The 'L' is not for LOVE or anything mushy, it stands for LEARNERS PERMIT !

HYDE PARK

True DAT
And its VINTAGE CARTIER fyi.

The royally delicious cake 

Something old: The bridal gown, from Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, featured “traditional Carrickmacross craftsmanship,” a lace technique that dates back to the 1800s.  

Something new: Her parents gifted their daughter with custom-made diamond oak-leaf earrings with a diamond-encrusted acorn set in the middle, a nod to their new family crest.

Something borrowed: Kate’s tiara, on loan from the queen herself, per royal wedding tradition, is a 1936 Cartier “halo.” 

Something blue: We can’t see it, but a blue ribbon is sewn into the interior of her dress. 

Some dresses she COULD have worn

VERA WANG

KARL LAGERFELD

GUCCI

MONIQUE LHUILLER

NINA RICCI

VALENTINO

ALBERTTA  FERRETTI

BADGELY MISCHKA

PRABAL GURUNG

 TOMMY HILFIGER 

TORY BURCH

Even though it was pretty obvious from the start that she will be wearing a British designer, if that was NOT the case I think the VALENTINO one is just fabulous, and would have been brilliant on her!

WHICH ONE DO YOU PICK?

Pictures with captions from katemiddletonforthewin.tumblr.com

Firestorm, Solomon Grundy And Two-Face

Batman: The Brave And The Bold toys are back inside McDonald's Happy Meals but with a difference. Each of the package contains three toys. I managed to get my grubby hands on #2 that contained Firestorm, Solomon Grundy and Two-Face figurines. Grundy is the tallest of trio at 2 1/2" from foot to tip of left hand while the other two are 2 1/4" tall.

I like Firestorm the best because of his red legs, hair and nuclear blast is red plastic that sort of glows when held up to the light.

Solomon Grundy would make a great bodyguard:

Two-Face looks ready to flip his coin:

My camera did not capture the one side of the Happy Meal box that was devoted to Batman: The Brave And The Bold very well. Batman and Plastic Man are featured with the following text: "Follow this action-packed story! 1. On a dark, rainy night in Gotham City... 2. Bam!! There is a sudden, loud noise from The Joker's warehouse... 3. Batman & Friends rush to save the day! Finally, it was the moment of truth... Your turn! Use your Happy Meal toys and your imagination to finish this amazing adventure!"

The test in the bat-circle reads as follows: "Punch out this and use your Happy Meal box as your toys' hideout!"

Two sides of the Happy Meal box is devoted to the Zoobles while one side has a smile. The toys also come with an insert that identifies the figurines plus a mCode to help Batman solve the McWorld mystery.

Women Wednesday: Chocolate Batgirl, Wonder And Xena

Batgirl, Wonder Woman and Xena were just a few of the superheroes that had their costumes made out of chocolate at last year's 11th New York Chocolate Show:

Revlon Photoready Range Launched in INDIA!

I am not a beauty blogger. I consider myself a fashion blogger. There are far better people like Cynthia and Mehak who are pros at this

But I have to admit I was pretty excited when I got to know that REVLON is launching its Photoready line in INDIA!

Just two-three days back I was gonna ask these Indian beauty gurus (mentioned above) something about this line. Strange that now its being launched here!!

The Revlon’s new PhotoReady collection is a revolutionary product line that uses photochromatic pigments to blend, reflect and diffuse light to provide full, yet undetectable coverage. It is designed to perform under harsh lighting and high definition conditions.

Indoors, outdoors and everywhere in between, the PhotoReady line of makeup, powder compact makeup and concealer provides poreless, airbrushed skin in any light.  The professionally designed formula and shades are tested under the harshest lights and high-definition camera lens, resulting in the appearance of flawless skin whether under indoor fluorescent lighting or full outdoor sunlight.

It contains photochromatic pigments that blend and reflect light to help erase every flaw. The light-diffusing formula gives complete yet virtually undetectable coverage, while also preventing further sun damage with SPF 20 for makeup, compact makeup & concealer and SPF 14 for Powder.

Revlon PhotoReady Makeup

 

                                                  Features/Benefits:

Delivers flawless, poreless airbrushed appearance even in the harshest lighting conditions (from indoor fluorescent lighting to full outdoor sunlight)

• Photochromatic pigments bend, reflect and diffuse light to erase every flaw
• Provides full yet virtually undetectable coverage
• Oil free, Fragrance Free
• SPF 20

Application Tips: Press pump to disperse formula.  Apply with fingertips starting in the center of face and blend outward.

 

Shades: Shell, Nude, Medium Beige & Caramel

 Price-Rs 850/-

Revlon PhotoReady Powder

Features/Benefits:

Delivers soft colour with a luminous air-brushed finish
Reduces shine and evens out skin tone
Sets makeup for a poreless appearance
Micro-fine, ultra-lightweight, creamy pressed powder formula
Oil free, Fragrance Free
SPF 14

 

Application Tips: Using brush applicator, swirl into powder and tap off excess.  Apply over entire face, smoothing over forehead, nose, chin and jawline. Can be worn alone or over
                                                                                          foundation.                                               

 

Shades: Fair/light, Light/Medium & Medium/Deep

 

Price: Rs. 850/-

Revlon PhotoReady Compact Makeup

 

The PhotoReady Compact Makeup is designed to provide perfected, poreless skin in any light with an easy-to-use compact cream makeup.  This unique compact uses a liquefying screen to instantly turn cream into a weightless, blendable liquid offering smooth, even coverage with a soft powder finish that’s perfect in any light. 

 

Features/Benefits:

Cream makeup that transforms to liquid using built-in liquefying screen

Photochromatic pigments blend, reflect and diffuse light to help erase flaws

Full, yet undetectable coverage

Soft powder finish

SPF 20

Oil Free, Fragrance Free, Paraben Free

 Shades: Vanilla, Shell, Natural Beige, & Caramel

 Price: Rs. 900/-

Revlon PhotoReady Concealer

 Revlon PhotoReady Concealer stands up against harsh, unflattering light through the diffusing formula while also providing complete yet virtually undetectable coverage. It does not look heavy or settle into imperfections and works like an eraser so flaws and imperfections virtually disappear. 

 Features/Benefits:

Lightweight, creamy texture blends seamlessly and contains photo-chromatic pigments which
bend, reflect and diffuse light to help erase flaws

Concealer can be used all over face for full, yet undetectable coverage
Professionally designed formula and shades developed and tested under the harshest lighting and high definition conditions
SPF 20
Oil-free, Fragrance-free, Paraben-free
Application Tips: Apply to any part of face to erase imperfections
Shades: Light Medium & Medium Deep
Price: Rs. 700/-

I am most excited about the Photoready foundation and the concealer! And I can`t wait to try them out.   

What are YOU looking forward to?

Superman Introduces Easter Bunny

Superman introduces the Easter Bunny to a group of young children that has no clue what the holiday is really about.

Major Chip Hazard 1998

Burger King put out action figures based on the movie, Small Soldiers from DreamWorks in 1998. The only one I have is Major Chip Hazard, which I must have picked up at a local thrift store years ago because there is no local BK.

His vest moves up so he can expose the microchip in his chest.

Back view of the action figure:

The movie is out on DVD and you can use the following link to pick one up:

Sarojini Nagar Shopping 101

Since I have suddenly started frequenting Sarojini Nagar once again, I thought of doing a post on how I try to get the most out of it. As I have mentioned  BEFORE I really don`t remember why I actually STOPPED visiting that place. Its the desi version of a Forever 21 or Zara actually. Cos they have all the latest styles for  as cheap as you can bargain! 


Also I have observed that they have copies of the latest trend faster than they used to. And now that I have discovered proper shoe shops that are doing the same thing i.e selling on trend things, I dont think I am going to make the mistake of forgetting about Sarojini again!


I am just going to quickly explain how Sarojini Nagar works for the uninitiated! I think it`s safe to say that we all know that major clothing stores (high street ones) from H&M to Zara to Marks&Spencers to stores like NIKE outsource their products to the third world countries such as India, Bangladesh etc to make their products. This works out ridiculously cheap for these clothing giants as labor laws are very poor in these countries and minimum wage is disgustingly low. 
You want to know how RIDICULOUSLY cheap it is for these stores? Having visited a factory that churns out clothes for Marks and Spencers last summer I got a first hand experience. One top (t-shirt/camisole/ganji) costs MAX 70 rupees. And Marks and Spencers sells it at about 9 POUNDS.. So i`ll let you calculate the profit!

If these pieces, in anyway do not correspond to the design sheets that are handed out, they are rejected. These mistakes wont really matter,because they are minor for us, but major for companies that want ALL the pieces to look EXACTLY the same, and in a CERTAIN way. If there is even the slightest discrepancy they say no to it.


Now I am not really sure what the procedure for these rejects officially are, but I have heard some companies instruct the factories to burn them or discard them in such a way that they dont fall in the hands of the wrong people (i.e the Sarojini seller types)
The things being sold here are also surplus stuff, or maybe stuff that got left behind when it was being exported or came in too late.

Of course it being India, everyone is looking for a profit and to make easy money, so what if it is somewhat illegal.
From what I`ve heard from the grapevine (and it`s a REALLY strong grapevine) people buy these rejects on the basis of WEIGHT not the amount of pieces. That is how these sellers in places like janpath and sarojini make a profit, and we get a good bargain simultaneously. You may come across pieces where the tag is cut off and you can only see the edge of it. Thats done so that the factory cannot be traced back to.


Sarojini Nagar has something called 'fashion street' and a sprawling vegetable market. I hope you know which one we`re focusing on : )


So after that introduction, here`s how I like to shop at Sarojini so that I reap its full benefits! :)

• First of all, before leaving the house, carry an extra bag, apart from you usual handbag. I carry a jhola. When you are buying stuff from the open air shops, they will give you stuff in small not-so-sturdy bags. And assuming you are on a serious shopping spree you will collect these plastic bags quite fast.And so will the rest of the crowd around you. If you put everything you buy in one bag, which is YOURS, there is a lesser chance of you actually losing or misplacing one of the little bags or leaving it at some shop. Also it`s GREEN :)
  
• If you`ve been to Sarojini before you know it`s a downright maze. You can get lost pretty easily. That`s why I always start from the same spot, every time. This way I some what know my route and remember which shops I have liked previously and know where they are.
  
• Go in the daylight. You will see the true colours of the clothes. The market is not very nicely lit in the dark, and it`s not the same. Despite the crowd there, I somehow still don`t think its quite safe to go there when it`s dark. It has numerous alleys. So yeah. Daylight=Good
  
• Going there in the daytime has its downside though. Specially in these summer months the afternoon sun is crazy. But to tell you the truth,that has never stopped me. But just to be safe from getting that unwanted tan or the heatstroke, carry a hat or cover your head with a stole.

My mother is the one wearing a damlation over her head. Upon seeing my Masi, and remembering that she forgot to get something to save herself from DILLI KI GARMI she quickly bought the dalmation  for Rs.50

• If you are looking for something particular, always look everywhere for the best deal. Its happened to me so many times that I have bought something from one stall, I walk a bit further and I might find the same thing at a lesser price or maybe the second stall has more variety! If you are going to the shoe shops then definitely check out all of them before settling on something, as you can`t bargain in these ones and you should look for the best price!

• Ask the guy for Every colour he might have. This way you can have variety. As I mentioned above, the pieces being sold here are rejected ones. So there might be a problem in sizing. Always measure the sizes that the guy might show you, first against each of the other pieces then against yourself. I have bought t-shirts, that fit me like a glove but their tags says LARGE. So maybe thats why they get rejected. So ALWAYS CHECK SIZE. Don`t go by the tag.
  
• While you are checking for things, ALWAYS ALWAYS check for tears, loose buttons, missing buttons and stains. These clothes are transfered  from one place to another in big bundles and are bound to get damaged. If  a button is loose, you can probably buy it and get it fixed. But say no to ugly and big cuts and stains. It will be your call actually, whether its worth repairing or not. I have bought stuff like skirts and dresses which are slightly bigger and gotten them altered. But I stay clear of clothes that are cut, if you want to buy despite a cut, show it to the guy and ask for a discount immediately!
  
• Keep the fact that these clothes have been transported in really bad conditions. And have been stored in the dust and god knows how many people have touched them. WASH BEFORE WEARING!
  
• When I saw the Pink-Coral dress i wore for my conti, even though it was lust at first site, I wasnt sure I would ever wear it, and nor was my mother. My mother said"Idunno if you`d ever wear it, whats the point" I agreed and walked away. The guy fell for the truth and halved his price! So my mother yesterday used this again, this time as a bargaining trick and I bought another dress for 150/- HA!
  
• And in this heat remember to 

HYDRATE!!

but carry a bottle of water if you don`t think these things are safe :)

or have some deliciously pink cotton candy!!

I want those bow flats on the right! But for the winter!

I have saved the best for last. I have fallen in love.
With these beauties..!

I found these in the first shoe shop (no, thats not the name, I always forget to see the name, its not KINS nor is it Soft&Sleek, although these two have nice platform pumps as well)

They were for Rs.2095! And ohmygod they were so damn comfortable.
Alas! I did not buy them. What would I do with them? Where would I wear them? I AM 5 freaking 8 feet tall. After slipping these on, I was towering above everyone, and it`s safe to say the shop didn`t need a security camera anymore. I had a 'birds-eye-view'. I was a giraffe. I could go on...

Anyway, I`AM in love. I am going to have dreams about these. Their sheer velvety-ness. Their comfort.

:(

Please head on out and try them out. For my sake!

I think I won`t rest until I buy them! But I cant torture them, just kept in my room gathering dust. WhatToDo!?

Dilli Ki Garmi, the dlf parking building coming up in the left and the pretty clouds :)

There is a documentary I think the BBC made on these third world countries and the factories and how these clothing giants exploit them. I dont remember the name nor do I remember if it was in India. Or maybe it was in Mumbai? Not sure.

But the factory I went to, was in the NCR and it was very clean and had no child labour. Marks and Spencers have extremely strict guidelines and rules. If anything goes wrong, its their name and reputation that is on the line.

(I am saying this by my PURE experience, I am in NO way associated with Marks and Spencers, haha I WISH I WERE though!!)

Also at least I think that with the growing awareness and the growth of the medias influence, there would be very few clothing companies that would be indulging in these illegal ways, knowingly.
An interesting fact? Bangladesh is fast becoming the place for these clothing stores to go to for its cheaper than INDIA rates and much much worse labor laws.

I really hope I didn`t bore you.

If I did please feel free to tell me! 

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