Valentines Day Gifts For Him

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Being forever alone has saved me for a long time but when the other day my friend asked me to help her out with V day gifts for her boyfriend, I literally couldn't come up with anything. Being a girly girl all my life kept me away from having knowledge about the football teams and all other stuff guys do or like. I'm sure we all drool over Chuck Bass & Harvey Specter in their suits but I don't even know about the outfit in the Men's section.

So to save all my dear viewers and subscribers from all the trouble I made a list of some general gift ideas to make him adore you even more.

• Beer Dispenser: This little baby comes in all different varieties from all plastic to fancy kegerator and in different sizes, hence a suitable gift for any budget, Replace this with a Whisky dispenser if required. I'm sure your boyfriend/ fiance/ husband will love you even more after he's done showing it off in the next house party. Shop.

• Scrap book - You'll be amazed how many guys find love letters and scrap booking really cute, even if they are all tough at the outside. You can also write him a poetry or a song, add humour to it. Attach a bill or a photograph from a memorable day to increase the value of it. A perfect example is this journal I found on pinterest.

• Varsity Jacket- Don't we all just love the cosy and warm feeling we get when wearing our boyfriend's jacket? Why don't gift one to him this Valentines. They are available across the stores and are not very expensive (depending on brand). Whether he is more of a shirt or a T-shirt person you just can't go wrong with this one!

         I found this on 64% sale here

• Cap - I haven't met a guy who doesn't like caps, no matter how many of them he already has, he will never mind owning another one.. I think the same rules of never having enough lipsticks for us applies to this one! I personally love the New York Yankees caps. Buy this one here

• Board game- Don't remember the last time you played board games? This Valentines is the perfect opportunity. It guarantees you a good time especially if your boyfriend is not all that cheesy. When you are shopping for romantic board games, you will encounter many different options. Some games foster a stronger emotional connection, while others are geared toward enhancing physical intimacy. Obviously the one who loses buys dinner!

• Lighter - For all the smoker boyfriends/ husbands and non smokers who like collecting lighters just go online and search for nice one, it doesn't involve a lot of confusion and is an easy option. A customized lighter from his favourite sports player or artist will make his day! Zippo has a large variety and they customize it for you too!

• Cook for him - They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, I don't think that only applies to men, food makes everyone happy! This is a super adorable gift especially if you've never cooked for him before. If you're not a cook, a simple meal is enough as I'm sure he'll appreciate your efforts but if you are good in cooking try walking an extra mile and make his favourite cuisine or anything that he enjoys, put a little efforts in presentation as its important part of cooking especially if this is your only gift! This is a good option for a last minute gift.

• Laptop/Phone/Ipad accessories - The safest way to make sure your money and efforts are not go waste. There are many varieties to choose from! Briefly a good gift if you want to keep things not too cheesy or low key. Just came across these minuskull speaker, aren't they adorable? 

• Lip balm and Sunscreen - A guy will never really take care of these little things by himself so take charge, its important for him too, buy him a lip balm, sunscreen and a moisturizer (add a handcream if you think he'll agree to use). Make sure of the brand you're buying him, avoid unisex products that might make him embarrassed to use it, there are many brands selling men product, go choose from there.

• Gym Gear- Which guy has ever said a no to a gym accessory?
  Whether he is a runner, basketball player, muscle freak at the gym or a tennis player. This can be a highly useful item in his closet. It may also act as a new motivation to hit the floors too.
  If loose on pockets, club it with a matching towel and water container to increase the value of the gift aesthetically

Hope you like it, do leave a comment and tell me about your favourites, you can also send me requests for my next post!

XOXO,

Anshika Agarwal.

Makeup Expiration: What is the shelf life of your cosmetics?

Hello you makeup junkies out there, the ones who have a stock pile or even those with only one lip gloss and mascara, Throwing your favorite makeup can be a lot worse than a heartbreak but today is the day you need to start going trough those cosmetics, and making a very important step in cleaning out those germ filled mascara tubes! This is one of the most committed beauty sins, as I have yet to meet the first woman who throws out her makeup when the time comes and the fact that these little bottles of addiction comes without an expiration date kinda makes us happy. We just can't seem to let go of our beloved and very expensive products after just 4-5 months months. It just hurts so bad :'(

 Mascara is a breeding ground for various eye infections, including pinkeye, and sties. Have you recently had sensitive, itchy, irritated eyes? Check your makeup! You have to get rid of it after 6 months, some even say 3. When in doubt, throw it out!

 Lipsticks starts to loose texture when it's gone bad. Toss it out after 2-3 years, and even though it seems like a long time, it's said that women tend to keep their lipsticks for up to 7 years! Eeek! Food has expiration dates, and people don't think twice to trow it out when it's gone bad, why should cosmetics be any different? The makeup you put on your face should be as fresh as the food you consume.

Liquid eyeliners is just as dangerous as mascara. Once it goes bad, usually 6-8 months, it's sayonara!

Face powders, Blush, Bronzer & Eyeshadows last up to 3 years. Since it's almost impossible to finish blush, (unless you're a makeup artist),  have a longer shelf life, and are lower risk for growing bacteria as it has little to no water at all. As with all cosmetics, it should be tossed within 2 years. You will notice powders become very dry and difficult to blend when it get older, don't try to fix it, just let it go.

 Foundation/ Concealers are good for up to 1-2 year. Not only does it harbor bacteria that you will then be applying to your face, but it also will become thick, making for an uneven application. This is a recipe for disaster. To extend the shelf life of your foundation a little bit longer, buy the ones that come with a pump or in a squeeze bottle. You want to avoid contamination, if you are having to put your fingers in the container, it will only shorten the lifespan of your makeup.

Lipgloss should be tossed after 2 year. It's also important to keep them in a cool dry place.

Don't buy more than needed for a full year, it's nice to have a little collection, but remember to keep rotating them, buying new and getting rid of the old.

Just remember to keep your makeup fresh, this will keep your skin looking and feeling healthy!

Must watch list: "The Return"

Coco Chanel has always inspired me like no other, I have always looked up to her style and dreamt of dressing up like her for every single day of my life. I'm quite sure the inception of my love for pearls was a Chanel poster.
Her self-confidence, her enthusiasm, her courage, her passion and the way she overcame hurdles through hard work and dealt with criticism in the film deserves a salute. I'm stuck to every Coco Chanel quote that was worked in. Please watch.

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