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BEAUTY | REVIEW-PART II

FEATURING

Juice Salon

The second part of my review is finally here.  Just in case you don't know, I had a hair makeover at the Juice Salon (Hyd) few days ago, Part –I of which you can check out here.

To begin with the review, the treatment started with a hair wash to prep my hair for the next steps that were going to be carried out after a little chat I had with the hair expert Ram, discussing my hair type and what I was looking for. I always love a nice hair wash at a good salon even when I’m not going for a cut.  Really works for when I’m feeling down and tired.

Post the wash, the stylist started with my haircut. I wasn’t looking for a drastic change and didn’t want to reduce my hair length. However, I wanted something that could get me rid of the split ends and gave my hair some volume and style. The stylist gave my hair some cool layers that I really loved without chopping away too much.

Next was –hair coloring. It had been three years that I had colored my hair ( I had red streaks back then) and this time I wanted something that didn’t look too flashy. After going through the color catalog, I selected a shade of blonde and decided to go for ombre highlights. Since my hair hasn’t been treated with color in a long time and is a little too dark, it took more than the usual time for them to get dyed. It’s not showing much in these pictures but the beauty of it is it starts showing more after a month or so when it’s fading.

After coloring my hair, came the most important part- a hair spa. My hair is naturally very dry and frizzy (read this post). I’ve tried a number of shampoos and conditioners and over the years have learnt to accept them for the way they are. However, I can’t blame them alone for being so dry for I’ve been blow drying & ironing them a lot in the past few days for my shoots (guilty!). Anyway, the spa started with the stylist applying the moisture-infusing hair mask into my hair strand by strand after which I was given the most relaxing massage ever for a good 20 minutes. So much that I almost fell asleep in that super comfy chair. After the massage, my hair was steamed so that the moisture penetrated deeply into each strand bringing back life and sheen to them. A quick wash followed leaving my scalp squeaky clean and my hair was beautifully styled.

The refreshing music, the cold coffee during the treatment, the stylist-Ram who did a fabulous job and the lovely people at Juice made it such a pleasurable experience for me.

I would recommend all of you to try a hair spa here (if not planning for a cut/color) for my hair felt very soft and beautiful after the treatment.

These pictures were taken the next day of the treatment and the curls look opened out a little, but I kind of loved them like that.

Hope you liked the pictures!

Naznin

P.S: For some reason I’m really obsessing over shades of orange and coral (hence the dress J ). You can check out all my latest obsessions on my Instagram here.

SHINE YOUR WAY

BEAUTY | PART -1

The new look!!

The super skilled guy behind the look 

With the Beautiful Kashish

FEATURING

Juice Salon

I haven't had a haircut in a very long time (read six months) and this collaboration with Juice happened just at the right time. The hair experts here, the pleasant ambiance and a wide range of hair and beauty services available, make it my go-to place for all my hair treatments. A salon where I can go to without having to worry about my hair length being drastically shortened - a major apprehension all of us have before going for a cut. 
 I thought I would share these pictures taken during the treatment that was carried out to give my hair some life. Also, clicked some with these lovely people who made it such a pleasant experience for me. Part-2 of this post is coming up next on I Dress for the Applause to share a detailed review of my experience with Juice. Stay tuned! 

-Naznin

I’M LESS HERE

-LOOKBOOK-

Photographer- Jitendra B | Styling, Modelling & Editing- Naznin Suhaer

FEATURING

Sweater - Fame Forever by Lifestyle | Skirt - Ebay | Leather Jegging - Pieces | Rosary, Clutch & Lace-up Boots - Gifted

December has already kicked in and there is more urge for coffee than usual; waking up with chapped lips no matter how much lip balm you have smeared on last night is going to be an everyday story for a couple of months. A sudden desire to wear pretty socks, to cuddle up with your loved ones, to read books that feed your soul, to make reasons to skip office, have creamy tomato soup, cook-up yummy pasta, eat grilled fish and watch your favorite sitcoms seems like the most wonderful idea during the season. And of course, making sure you wear all the winter clothes that you own in your wardrobe. Since it’s officially ‘the’ season to layer up, jackets in leather, denim, trench coats, knits, and cardigans are the winter must-haves.

 Few beauty essentials for the season- a face mist, a good moisturizer, a lovely smelling hand & nail cream, a body lotion that works like a dream, a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated, a pink creamy blush-on, and a simple bed-time skincare routine. Also, going for aromatherapy, a relaxing foot massage, a hair trim and lots of beauty sleep are must-do's. I came across this somewhere that every hour spent asleep before midnight is worth two after midnight.

 Coming to the outfit, I’m wearing this beautiful sweater from Fame Forever which is another in-house brand of Lifestyle International. I picked it up for this shoot last time while I was at their store for the collaboration. I paired it with my black skirt and leather jeggings. Layering skirts over pants has been one of my favorite trends this year and I’m so much in love with it!

 Hope you liked this post! Happy Winters to all of you J

 -Naznin

 P.S: I’ve been working with a young talent Jitendra to create quite a number of posts for I Dress for the Applause. Not only is he exceptional at understanding your vision, but is as passionate towards his work as I’m which led to working on a series of posts with him. In fact, the longest association with a photographer so far. A big thanks to you Jitendra. 

BEAUTIFUL DAY

PERSONAL

Fashion Magazines have been my biggest source of inspiration and companions in times of boredom. I always love to have my favorite ones lying around and sometimes in my backpack when I know I have to wait for a meeting. The glossy pages, the editorials, the models and designers featured in the magazine, the latest fashion & beauty trends make me a true fashion magazine lover. Everything to inspire you on a bad hair day or when you are feeling dull and gloomy for whatever reasons. I just wonder what amount of hard work goes into creating those images, choosing the cover star, gathering trend reports from across the globe and so much more.  Of course there is a vast team that works collectively to get the copies on stands for us, but there is a lot more work and pressure than one can imagine.  With the rise of digital media and people having kindle editions available at their convenience, considerably less people prefer paper copies these days, me being one of those few people. Nothing can replace the feel of a real copy in your hands, fingers sliding across lustrous pages, and the look of it. Plus, it keeps me away from my computer screen for some time at least. 

It always fills my eyes with excitement to come home to a new issue of my favorite magazine and I flip through it the entire day with the yummiest dessert and music that refreshes my mind. My favorite activity!

-Naznin

THE SCARF STORY

- LOOKBOOK -

FEATURING

Accessorize India Leopard Print Scarf

Jacket - Jabong | White Dress - Vinegar Fashion | Boots - Carlton London | Sunglasses - Mac V Eyewear

New in the closet is this animal print scarf sent by Accessorize India few days ago. Not crazy about animal prints but this got me head-over- heels in love with it. I chose to style it with a white dress and a black jacket by wrapping it around my neck. Loving the whole Parisian vibe it’s bringing. Isn’t it beautiful? Simply love!!

-Naznin

TOXIC

- LOOKBOOK-

WEARING 

Leather Jacket (faux)- Vero Moda | White Tee- Thrifted | Pleather Jeggings - Pieces | Sunglasses – Max Fashion | Clutch – Paprika | Boots – Asos  

Photographer- Jitendra B | Styling, Modelling & Editing - Naznin Suhaer

It’s leather-weather finally! It was drizzling for the past two days and I’m loving it’s getting chillier here in Hyderabad. Time to get all my jackets from the back of my closet to the front.  This new one from Vero Moda is a current favorite because of the whole biker feel it has and the color. I don’t wear this shade so often. No specific reason, but just don’t own as many pieces in this color. Now that it’s looking great, have a reason to shop some new stuff. Also because, we’re only a month away from Christmas! Yay! I’m so much in a holiday mood and the fact that December is almost upon us is making me so excited.

Coming back to the look, I’m wearing this jacket over my coolest white tee and a pair of pleather jeggings. Plain white tees are a must have. Completed the look with my black boots (I know I’ve worn it quite a number of times, but I simply love them) and a black clutch.

 Hope you liked the look! I’m working on a lot of new winter posts which I’m hoping to publish very soon. In the meanwhile, do follow I Dress for the Applause on Instagram for everyday updates.

X

-Naznin

NOVEMBER RAIN

Life could be so much better if we did not hurt anyone, if we said sorry without waiting for the other person to do so. If we made efforts to make one feel better without expecting nothing in return. If we didn’t talk behind someone’s back, instead talked to them to sort out the differences.  If we did not just run behind money but valued emotions instead.

Caught up in ourselves, we often forget to love the ones who care for us. 

We miss out on giving them the attention they need; blame it on the feeling that makes you feel they are always going to be around. The known fact that we keep talking about (usually as per our convenience which is sad) is that- life is uncertain. Yes it is. In every way. We can have control only on certain controllable aspects of life. Therefore- have no regrets. Live life to the fullest. Do what your heart desires. But also grab that one chance you get to make the people in your life feel happy and loved. Say everything you haven’t said yet, for the time will never be just right, for you do not know what the next minute has in store for you. For you don’t know how close you are to lose someone.

Dedicating this post to my grandmother who I’m sure is in a better place now.

Signing off with a profound thought by Coco Chanel- 

‘The dead are not dead as long as we think about them’

-Naznin

ANOTHER LOVE

- LOOKBOOK-

WEARING

Vest Jacket- Code by lifestyle | Skirt- Lara Karen | Scarf- Thrifted (Old) | Shoes - Salt N Pepper | Clutch- Max Fashion (Old)

A super quick post of what I’m wearing today. Channeling the skinny scarf trend that has been quite big this season + the blue- red contrast that I’m totally in love with.  Also, growing fond of this vest that I picked up from lifestyle recently. I’ve already worn it thrice (see here) and can’t seem to get enough of it.  Keeping it minimal with li’l blush on the cheeks and a hint of pink on the lips for a busy day like today. Hope you liked the pictures. Heading out now! 

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-Naznin