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Simply Nam

This festive season, founder of Simply Nam & Celebrity Makeup Artist – Namrata Soni introduces her first range of ultra-soft comfort wear matte lipstick marking the brands foray into color cosmetics.

Comfortable, hydrating, weightless, and a perfect everyday lip colour, the collection leaves you feeling as if you are wearing nothing.

To come up with the perfect lipstick for the Indian woman, a study was conducted in two parts – one with a focus on what the perfect lipstick looks like to different women (the features, the colours, and the preferences), and one where different formulations were tried out, to finalise on a formulation preferred by most Indian women partaking in the study. The collection has been formulated keeping in mind Indian skin tones, climate, long working hours, and a social lifestyle, combined with the detailed feedback and inputs received by everyday Indian women in the research project.

With the collection, Namrata emphasizes how women today want to feel like their best selves and this is a tribute to every woman who inspires and leads the way – leaving a mark on our lives, most subtly and humbly.

“I believe looking good starts and ends with feeling beautiful – makeup is simply a reflection of that beauty. I’m all about using the right products in the right places to highlight a person’s best features and natural beauty,” says Simply Nam’s founder and renowned makeup and beauty artist Namrata Soni. “A lipstick should be comfortable, have full coverage, and leave you feeling like you are not wearing anything on your lips. It should also not make your lips dry when reapplied and touched up throughout the day. To me, the perfect lipstick is a hydrating, matte texture – you can always touch up with gloss later, but a matte lip colour tends to last longer, and work better for someone getting ready for a long day – be it your wedding, a photo shoot, or a long day in the office or out with friends.”

Simply Nam_Ultra-Soft Comfort Wear Matte Lipsticks

The collection is available in shades of pinks, reds, and nudes designed to perfection and to find the perfect pair for one’s skin. The lipsticks have been named after women who have inspired Namrata throughout life – Mamta (Warm red), Poonam (Cool red), Shwetambari (Rani Pink), Priyanka (Peach Pink), Madhu (Caramel Brown) and Anuradha (Natural Nude).

The Simply Nam Ultra-Soft Comfort Wear Matte Lipstick is priced at INR 1,299/- and is available on www.simplynam.com and Sephora – both in stores and online.

Morgan Beverages

Morgan Beverages, a one of its kind start-up in the alcohol beverage industry in India that pioneers in bringing premium hand picked alcohol to India by importing and distributing the finest of alcoholic beverages from around the world. Wines like Paladin Drago Rosso, La Madre, Paladin Prosecco Doc Dry Tondo, Paladin Pinot Grigio are imported from Australia & UK are the perfect gifts.

Price Points

Paladin Drago Rosso, Red Wine – Rs.3499/- for 750ML
La Madre Red – Rs.2900/- for 750ML
Paladin Chardonnay – Rs.1999/- for 750ML
Paladin Pinot Grigio – Rs.2299/- for 750ML

iORA, a luxury self-care brand that deals in a range of skincare products. Ithas newly launched the Prebiotic Skincare Product Range that helps with salon-like grooming treatments from the safety and comfort of your home. The prebiotic skincare range of products are holistic, healthy & natural. This product range promises you a balanced microbiome and a reversal of the experienced skin damage. iORA’s Prebiotic Range is free from Sulfates, Parabens, Artificial Preservatives & Colors. iORA’s products are all made from organic ingredients, are vegan and our brand is cruelty-free.

Price Points

iORA Prebiotic Foaming Face Wash – Rs. 599/-

iORA Prebiotic Glow Mask – Rs. 599/-

iORA Prebiotic Radiant Serum – Rs.1,100/-

Madhavi Adalja creates beautiful one-of-a-kind resin art masterpieces like wall art, tables, coasters, backsplashes, trays, and lots more. With a degree in Commercial Art and a passion for all things bright and beautiful, she creates gorgeous objects that pay tribute to the natural world. She brings soul to her designs in various other forms such as Acrylic pouring art, Acrylic Canvas paintings, pet-friendly furniture and embroidery designs. She specializes in exclusive creations of the categories mentioned for furnishings adding that bespoke flair to your décor.

Price upon request

Unbox Happiness this Diwali with innisfree

Allow yourself and your loved ones to unbox happiness with innisfree’s personalized Diwali boxes. Add all products of your choice in a beautiful Diwali box and avail exciting discounts! Find below innisfree’s suggestions for box curation based on specific skincare solutions.

OFFLINE OFFERS

Anti-ageing:

A complete package for the older ones in the family to help them fight ageing or take early defence against signs of ageing.

Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream: An anti-aging night cream that helps skin recover fast by firming, vitalising, brightening and moisturizing the skin.

Back Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule: An anti-ageing, anti-oxidant ampoule with reset concentrate that resets the look of skin after a long tiring day.

Perfect9 Repair Serum: Active ingredients of Jeju anti-aging elixir complex effectively functions on various signs of aging, adding vitality to your skin.

Moisturising:

Whether you have dry, oily, or combination skin, hydration is extremely important. Moisturised skin will help you look hydrated and refreshed amongst the late nights during the festivities.

Green Tea Seed Cream: Delivers refreshing hydration with a blend of Jeju green tea extract and seed oil to help replenish skin keeping its moisture level and give it a healthy-looking glow.

Green Tea Seed Serum 80ml: A daily moisture-barrier strengthening serum, that helps to care dehydrated, pH-unbalanced skin by moisturizing, soothing and nourishing for a healthy-looking complexion.

Green Tea Seed Serum 30ml: Mini version of the Green Tea Seed Serum 4.0, which will allow you to experience the powerhouse product in a size that’s easy to carry around in your bag.

Brightening:

The perfect gift this Diwali to add brightness and glow to your special one’s happy face as they dazzle through all Diwali parties.

Cherry Blossom Tone-up Cream: A daily solution for instant natural make up and glowing skin. Get an instant boost of radiance on your face that will light up your skin and glow up nights.

Brightening Pore Sleeping Mask: This wash-off sleeping mask with a hydrating gel formula and white capsules builds a moisture barrier overnight so you can wake up to a brighter radiance and smoother skin.

Brightening Pore Serum: Daily brightening blemish care serum that makes the skin surface smooth and clear. All-in-one care for brightening, moisturizing and firming around pores.

Deep Pore Care:

With our skin coming in contact with all the pollution and dust during this time, pore care comes as an extremely important step in the skincare regime. Innisfree’s deep pore care products will rescue your loved ones with this concern.

Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 2X: A deep-cleansing creamy clay mask for Triple exfoliation with Volcanic Clusters, walnut shells, and AHA to whisk away all fine dust trapped inside pores.

Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 2X Mini: An easy to carry version of the Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask that will give you clear and smooth skin on the go.

Wine Peeling Jelly Softener: A hypoallergenic moisturizing peeling softener with wine extract that exfoliates dead skin cells and provides moisture to keep the skin clean, clear and smooth like jelly.

ONLINE OFFERS

PM Skincare Routine Set

Wine Peeling Softner 180ml: This hydrating peeling softener creates a clear and smooth skin as it exfoliates and provides moisture with wine.

Brightening Pore Sleeping Mask 100ml: Daily brightening sleeping mask that forms moisture barrier throughout the night with hydration, brightening and tighter pores for a softer skin without stickiness.

Combo Price: INR 1699/-

Hydration Power Duo Combo

Green Tea Seed Serum 80ml: A daily moisture-barrier strengthening serum, formulated with Green tea Tri-biotics™, that helps to care dehydrated, pH-unbalanced skin due to loss of hydration every day by moisturizing, soothing and nourishing for a healthy-looking complexion.

Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 2X: A multi-action, rinse-off clay mask formulated with Jeju Volcanic Clusters & Spheres™ cools skin upon contact, absorbs excess oil for visibly smaller pores, all while helping to improve the overall look and texture of the skin.

Combo Price: 2,299/-

Brightening Set with Vita C

Brightening Pore Serum 30ml: Daily brightening serum formulated with Hallabong peel extract and vitamin derivatives helps with hydration, brightening care and pores for a softer feeling skin.

Jeju Volcanic Color Clay Mask: Multi-masking color clay packs in different colors to address different skin concerns

My Real Squeeze Mask – Rice: A durable cellulose sheet made from eucalyptus fibres with an easy-peel design that adheres to the face gently and delivers the concentrate effectively.

Combo Price: INR 2599/-

Winter Essentials Duo

Cherry Blossom Jelly Cream 50ml: Bouncy gel-type cream infused with Jeju Cherry Blossom that absorbs instantly into skin to hydrate and boost radiance, leaving it soft and visibly glowing.

Canola Honey Lip Balm: A moisturizing lip balm formulated with canola honey to nourish and soften dry lips.

Combo Price: INR 1499/-

About AMOREPACIFIC Corporation & innisfree India

Founded in 1932 and officially established in 1945, AmorePacific Corporation is a leading cosmetics company headquartered in Yongsan-gu Seoul, South Korea. A continuous devotion to quality improvement has led AmorePacific’s renowned research and development center to be at the forefront of the cosmetic industry. With a great dream rooted in humanity’s beauty and health, AmorePacific seeks to push the boundaries of traditional beauty with innovative solutions drawn from rich Asian heritage. AmorePacificoversees a wide umbrella of brands including Laneige, Sulwhasoo, Etude House and Innisfree. innisfree launched in India in October 2013, and has several successful stores and retails through Nykaa.com, Flipkart, Macaron.in, Myntra.com, Amazon.in, Boddess and Purplle.com. Additionally, innisfree has also partnered with Lifestyle Stores and Nykaa Luxe Stores in several cities.

Website: www.innisfree.com

Croctober 2021- Music, Dance and a Cast of Classics

Croctober, a month-long, fan-fueled celebration of Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX), is back for 2021 with new digital fest that recognizes and celebrates the brand’s tapestry of fans, in a bold, colorful and authentically Crocs way.

All Croctober long, Crocs fans will have more digital-first opportunities to engage with the brand than ever before, including a first-ever collaboration with Spotify India and Dino James, a leading hip-hop artist, to create an original song which will serve as the soundtrack to the Croctober Dance Challenge. Through this activation, fans will have the opportunity to showcase their dance talent and personal style with an Instagram AR Filter featuring Jibbitz and stand the chance to win a year-long supply of Crocs.

Based on Crocs’ brand message ‘Come As You Are’, Dino has produced an upbeat and rhythmic song that blends hip-hop and pop to encapsulate the spirit of authenticity, individuality and originality, thereby inviting everyone to express themselves freely through music. The Croctober Dance Challenge is open to all residents of India over the age of 14, and participants will be judged on creativity and expressiveness of their dance moves based on the original song ‘Come As You Are’, from October 20 to October 31. Multiple fans of the brand will be selected to receive a year-long supply of Crocs.

Furthermore, to add to the festivities, Crocs will release a ‘Come As You Are with Dino James’ playlist in partnership with Spotify India. The playlist will feature songs curated around the message of ‘Come As You Are’, as well as the track produced by Dino James, so that fans can proudly express their unique values and individuality, anytime, anywhere through music.

“We have some of the most incredible fans who want to be an active part of our community and engage with us in a meaningful way, and Croctober is an homage to that,” said Heidi Cooley, Chief Marketing Officer, Crocs. “Everyone in Croc Nation knows that Croctober is actually the most wonderful time of the year! There’s no better time to Come As You Are and we can’t wait to celebrate with our fans…all month long!”

More fan-first, one-of-a-kind moments, including Crocs Trivia on social media, will also take place all throughout the month. Fans are encouraged to join in on all the fun and share their Crocs-centric content on social media by tagging @crocsindia for a chance to be featured on Crocs’ social media channels.

To join in on the Croctober festivities, follow @crocsindia on social media and use #Croctober21 to follow along.

Link to the AR filter – https://www.instagram.com/ar/997850204116560

Basketball Team Harlem Globetrotters to Perform at Yas Island

Yas Island, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations, in collaboration with the U.S. Mission to the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and Department of Culture and Tourism will welcome the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters to Abu Dhabi on 31 October at Etihad Arena.

Showcasing the best in U.S. culture and entertainment, the Harlem Globetrotters are an American exhibition basketball team featuring the exhilarating Spread Game Tour which combines athleticism, theatre and comedy. As part of the Yas Island’s ‘Yas for 50’ celebrations to mark the UAE’s Golden Jubilee, tickets to this family-fun-filled event are only AED 50.

Held at the Etihad Arena, the region’s largest indoor multi-purpose venue, the Harlem Globetrotters combine basketball wizardry with lively crowd interaction, making it suitable for sports fans of all ages. As international favourites, the team has played more than 26,000 exhibition games in 124 countries and territories. Their performance, called ‘Spread Game’, mixes ankle-breaking moves, jaw-dropping swag, and slam-dunks.

To the delight of spectators, this three-hour show will begin with a warm-up act, the team’s signature song of Brother Bones’ whistled version of “Sweet Georgia Brown.” Next, their mascot “Globie” will usher in the Spread Game Tour with a mixture of sport and comedy making this entertaining performance an experience like no other.

Robin Solomon, Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy to the UAE, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome the American icons—the internationally acclaimed basketball team the Harlem Globetrotters—to the UAE. The U.S. Mission is very proud to partner with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Department of Culture and Tourism in bringing the best in American culture and entertainment to UAE audiences.”

Tickets for the Harlem Globetrotters Spread Game Tour are available to purchase at www.etihadarena.ae

For more information, visit www.yasiland.ae

A Quick Guide to Barceló Hotel Group Offerings in Dubai

A massive surge in demand for India to Dubai travel has been recorded since UAE announced it is lifting travel restrictions for fully vaccinated Indians. From family vacations to work trips to attending Expo 2020 and T20 World Cup 2021, Dubai has once again become a hotspot.

Here’s a quick guide to Barceló Hotel Group Offerings in Dubai to make it easy for all Indians planning their upcoming trip to Dubai.

The offerings of Barceló Hotel Group (BHG) provide a diversity of experiences impeccably adapted for Indian travellers. The international hotel chain’s diversified UAE brand portfolio includes 5 hotels and 1,600 keys spread across iconic locations.

Located on an exclusive area on The Palm Jumeirah, the legendary five-star Dukes The Palm, A Royal Hideaway Hotel features 279 rooms and suites and 285 apartments. It also boasts of the award-winning Khyber restaurant with its authentic Indian cuisine, and the iconic Dukes Bar. The hotel has seven meeting rooms and spaces for weddings and is a 10-minute drive from Dubai Mall and a 20-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, among other attractions.

The proximity of the newly built 4-star Occidental Al Jaddaf to Dubai International Airport (DXB), the financial centre and Downtown makes it suitable for both business and leisure travellers. The 365-room design hotel offers a variety of cuisine and fine dining including Mediterranean and Eastern flavours. Its three venues include a Lebanese restaurant called Beit Beiruty, a Spanish tapas place, an all-day dining concept, late night lounge and bar and a pretty pool bar.

The Occidental Dubai Production City is situated in the heart of Dubai Production City and close to the Expo. The elegant 4-star hotel is made up of 2 buildings and a total of 239 spacious and elegant rooms and 18 suites. It has 2 restaurants, 1 sports bar, 1 sky lounge with a swimming pool, a coffee shop, 4 meeting rooms and a ballroom with a fully-equipped entrance hall.

Guests seeking long stay options or to spend time with family can opt for 5-star Barceló Residences Dubai Marina located just a few minutes from the beach and The Walk, and close to the Palm Jumeirah, the perfect location for discovering the charms of the Arabian Peninsula. The comfortable apartments are surrounded by numerous shops, restaurants and leisure areas that breathe life into the elegant Dubai Marina district, a bustling area that perfectly combines an urban lifestyle with a passion for the sea.

The 4-star Occidental Sharjah Grand is a charming property in Sharjah and a paradise for all five senses. Located in Sharjah, Dubai’s great neighbour and in many respects its beating heart, the hotel boasts 221 rooms, featuring a large selection of amenities to ensure you feel at home as soon as you arrive.

Indian and other international travellers and guests looking to reserve their booking at Barceló properties can visit: https://www.barcelo.com

About 2HUB Reps

2HUB Reps is a trusted partner to some of the world’s leading travel and tourism brands with unparalleled expertise in destination marketing. Our expertise lies in leveraging equity nurtured by our team over years, as well as deliver outreach from our specialized Sales, Marketing and PRs strategies.

About Barceló Hotel Group

Barceló Hotel Group is the hotel division of the Barceló Group, which is the 2nd largest chain in Spain and the 29th in the world. It currently operates 250 leisure and city hotels with 4 and 5 stars, and over 55,000 rooms in 22 countries, all marketed under four brands: Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Barceló Hotels & Resorts, Occidental Hotels & Resorts and Allegro Hotels.

Festive Fervor

Karwa Chauth is a special festival for Indian women and is the celebration of a couple, their promises and their love. Observed on October 24th this year, it’s an age-old tradition that celebrates the concept of ‘solah shringar’ i.e. 16 ornaments. Women dressing up in solah shringar to beautify their looks is one of the significant aspects of the whole festival. And jewellery is seen as an integral part of solah shringar and holds great sentimental value.

We have curated a collection of exquisite silver jewelry that presents to you a range of accessories to match the vibe of your celebrations. From intricate motif earrings to statement necklaces, we have curated special jewelry for every woman’s taste to doll up this Karwa Chauth.

Here’s a list of accessories that capture the spirit of Karwa Chauth and will create a lasting impression.

COURTESY-Divas Mantra, a luxury silver jewelry brand

Manyavar has launched their new Diwali collection.

Libas launches its Festive Collection #AbKhushiyonKiBaari

The collection embraces festivities and perfectly caters to the needs of ethnic fashion aficionados.

The new collection is beautifully categorised into four capsules: Noor, Saanjh, Rooh & Festive Pastels.

The collection is an accumulation of festive suits, lehengas and sarees, crafted in sumptuous fabrics and adorned with intricate details perfect for the celebratory season.

Each category narrates its own different story and so does its overlay.

The Festive Pastels, as the name suggests enchants its own different roots with floral embroidered and printed motifs on flowy fabrics in soothing pastel hues.

Silk tradition never goes out of trend, keeping this in mind, Libas has launched Rooh, which comprises of opulent silk ensembles decorated with gilded accents.

When someone talks about festive, they talk about extra, with Saanjh, Libas brings in the dark hues with shimmering details for the “it” factor during festivities.

Lastly, Noor, redefines elegance with ornate embroidery on contemporary silhouettes in refreshing tones.

Shop LIBAS at: https://www.libas.in/

Bring home breezy vibes of Goa with Beyond Dreams’ latest collection of soft furnishings

Beyond Dreams’ new collection of soft furnishings is a harbinger of hope holding within its many details the promise of indulging in the holiday we all are dreaming of. Depicting the floral, architectural and historical diversity of Goa is the eclectic range that is designed in the choicest blended velvet with a matt finish. The collection prominently illustrates Goa’s cultural sensibilities through the unique motifs of palm trees, cathedrals, and Portuguese-style houses juxtaposed against the solid hues of cream and beige.

Beyond Dreams, a privé concept by Dreams Furnishings, opened its flagship store in 2020 and is helmed by the second generation Ms. Avani Khurana and Akshay Khurana who went one step ahead by providing design consultancy, crafting luxury soft furnishings coupled with turnkey solutions to convert houses into ‘Homes’ with passion and ‘handmade’ values.

Invoking a sense of freshness and serenity, the collection is a timely reminder of the beauty this tropical destination beholds that is known for escaping the hoary jostle and monotony of everyday life. Given the collection’s unique language and versatile prints, the furnishings can be applied as upholstery, wall tapestry and draperies and tableware, making it an integral part of your living spaces.

Exceptional design and striking prints come together in a unique blend against textured chevron-patterned velvet fabrics. The final result is high-impact, with the motifs appearing more sumptuous and standing out against their chevron canvas, adding depth to the decor. Consistent with the bespoke brand’s commitment to design excellence and impeccable quality, this line-up of furnishings is characterised by a high degree of durability and colours.

“An ode to our love for travelling, we have created this collection of unique prints and patterns for everyone who may have missed out on their frequent beach vacations due to the pandemic. To give your home a tropical paradise look and feel, we have focused on prints and patterns resembling a laid back beach town.” – says Akshay Khurana, Co-Founder, Beyond Dreams.