Shopping at Flipkart.com- My experience and a Product Review (Enroute Women)

Hello buddies. Here I am again with a new product review. I have been looking for newer things to put up on my blog. So, I decided to do a review of Enroute Women Bellies. For those who have been following me for quite a while now would be aware that I was smitten by the ideas of donning ballerinas AKA bellies last year. For those who are new, you might want to take a look at these cute red suede ballerinas I got last year. I wore them all the time. They spiced up my boring grey and white college uniform!

Before that I used to wear kitten heals, sports shoes and formal shoes on different occasions. I did wore bellies of different styles as a kid, but that was like 15 years ago. I usually do not like to flaunt my feet in open toe sandals or peep toes. Indian streets, they make your feet dirty!

I have predominantly broad feet. Not even the baby doll pink nail color can cover up the fact that I have got my Dad's feet! But last year when I tried on my very first pair of bellies in such a long time, I was amazed how comfortable they were. They didn't squish my feet at all. They kind of adjusted to my foot's shape in a week.

My Experience with Flipkart

So this year, I bought another pair of bellies from Flipkart.com. I usually don't shop a lot for shoes online. This is my fourth online purchase in the last couple of years and the 1st time from Flipkart. They had good offers going on for a couple of months now. The women's footwear collection is pretty good. But it was really hard to find the right size in my favorite styles. Moreover, the offers kept changing every few hours several times a day. It was frustrating to see the final price in the cart go up and down by several hundred rupees. So, I decided to scratch everything else from the cart and bought only one pair for the time being. I had picked 6 pairs of beautiful wedges and bellies from a collection of thousands of items. All the efforts went down the drain.

Let the shoe-testing frenzy begin!

Today my package arrived in the afternoon. I had placed the order on 23rd May. The package was expected to arrive on 28th May. But it came really quick.

The package consisted of a small carton as you can see in the picture. It contained the shoe box. 

The shoes were supposed to be wrapped in that paper. But the paper was torn into several pieces. I wonder if someone had already ordered these shoes and then returned them, causing such a wear and tear. So I thoroughly inspected the shoes. Hopefully, they turned out fine.

There was a small white bag with the brand's name on it. The packing was nice enough and the product came undamaged.

The bellies looked exactly the same as depicted in the images on the website, here. So, overall it was not an excellent but above average experience with Flipkart.

Product Review

Now lets talk about the product. The brand is Enroute. It is one of my favorite footwear brands. I could buy this online because I was sure about the quality of Enroute products. I got a whopping 50% discount on the original price of INR 1099.

The inner side of the bellies have a fabric lining. The outer structure is made up of fabric that feels like denim. The belt on the front and the patch on the back are crafted from genuine leather. It does carry a typical smell of genuine leather, which is very reassuring. Weight of a single piece is around 166 grams. The sole however lacks any ridges or texture, which are necessary for a better grip while walking on smooth surfaces. There is a scope for improvement on this front.

The size chart on the site was a bit misleading. Usually I need Euro 38 which is 24.0 - 24.6 cm. However, for Enroute Euro 38 is 25.2 cm. The shoes are not so snug, but still wearable.

It is comfortable to wear and walk into. It doesn't bite or pinch the feet. Neither it squeezes my toes, considering how broad my feet are. Initially I thought they will team up well only with western casual outfits. But I tried pairing them with kurti-churidaar later while going out and boy, it looked really chic!

My little sister has pretty and narrow feet. The bellies looked cute on her feet too. Here, take a look at her doll feet.

Product rating - 4 out of 5

Rating for Flipkart - 3 out of 5

These bellies are not flashy. They are very simple yet elegant and sober. So, I am quite happy for what I got for half the price. I am planning to buy more shoes. I got my eyes on some really cute Inc. 5 and Pavers England flats.

Hope you had fun reading today's review. Will come back with more of such stuff to talk about. Till then, ciao!

How to Hunt Down a Perfect Pair of Shades?

Do you face difficulty finding sunglasses that make you say ‘This is what I’ve been looking for’? Sunglasses are an essential summer accessory. Looking around and trying to locate that perfect pair can be a tedious and frustrating task. But you can now easily find sunglasses that look good as well as protect your eyes from the harmful ultraviolet rays.

There are three major things you need to consider when shopping for sunglasses.

The lenses

While selecting sunglasses make sure to check if they provide protection against both UV- A and UV- B rays of the sun. Choose the design and material that will suit the occasion during which you’ll put on the sunglasses. Wraps-around sunglasses are suitable for you while riding a bike. A sleek and stylish design will do well when you are at work.

Sunglasses with polycarbonate lenses help protect your eyes from intensity of reflected rays. Such sunglasses are ideal for use while you are engaged in snow sports. Polarized sunglasses help reduce the glare and are ideal for use during water sports, fishing, boating and other outdoor activities. 

The lens color

Try to complement the color of the lenses to the color of your hair to get that accentuated look. Black lenses suit everyone. Choose lenses of colors like brown and gray for daytime use. Lenses of amber, blue and pink color are suitable for low-light conditions.

Shape of your face

When it comes to the shape of your face there is a set of rules to help you choose a right pair. Choose the shape that will be in contrast to the shape of your face.

Rule number 1- People with a heart-shaped face, for example Reese Witherspoon, can pull off any shape of sunglasses. A sleek design, large lenses, cat-eye and aviators look good on them.

Rule number 2- Over-sized straighter framed sunglasses add to the beauty of a round face. Hilary Duff looks spectacular in these over-sized lenses .

Rule number 3- Square-shaped faces, those like Paris Hilton's look gorgeous in sunglasses with round  or square over-sized lenses.

Rule number 4- Oval-shaped faces those like Kate Winslet look the best in any kind of sunglasses. The idea is not to choose very small lenses.

These tips will definitely make you find yourself end up with that perfect pair of sunglasses in your hands!

Dress with Style – Lace Dresses For Little Girls

Women adore the idea of shopping for new dresses, trying out the latest styles and dressing up like a princess for special occasions. The same is true in case of little girls who look amazingly adorable when dressed up in lace dresses. Choosing dresses for kids for special occasions is an exciting activity most moms take pleasure in. Any mom would love to see her little girl dressed up like a doll. So, let us talk about the latest fashion trends for kids.

Lace dresses for girls are in vogue this season. The markets are flooded with hundreds of designs of cute lace dresses to choose from. Lace dresses for kids are designed keeping in view the comfort needs of a child. They are chic, extremely versatile, and delicate adding a hint of sophistication to the aura of your little angel. Your little girl can wear laces dresses to a number of events such as birthday parties, formal and casual events as well as weddings. 

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Designs and Material

Lace dresses are available in an impressive range of designs, patterns, colors and sizes. These are often made out of cotton laces and are coupled with other fabrics like satin and organza. You can find elegant lace dresses that have been adorned with floral embroideries. Some lace dresses are decked with stylish patterns of sequins for a shimmery look. A satin sash only adds to the glamour of a lace dress. Laces add a charm to almost every fabric they are paired with. Laces dresses also come in velvet having an overlay of embroidered lace.

Laces dresses for little girls are usually tea length. Some lace dresses come with an integrated crinoline that gives a graceful voluminous look waist down. Kids have a delicate skin and constant friction with the lace can cause skin irritation. Hence, lace dresses are lined from the inside with a smooth and soft fabric for a comfortable wearing experience.

The Versatility of Lace Dresses

As mentioned earlier, lace dresses are extremely versatile make for an ingenious choice for your kid on any special day. The can be accessorized with matching jewelry and shoes. A petite and shimmering bracelet bedecked with jewels would perfectly complement your little girl’s lace dress. Pair it up with delicate party ballerinas and see the magic!

A red lace dress would be suitable for your kid to wear on occasions such as a birthday party. If you have a formal event to attend, take your girls along as they are dressed ladylike in black lace dresses. White lace dresses with floral needlework and satin bodice would make for an excellent flower girl dress. Team it up with a satin hair bow and party ballerinas of a color that you think would give a brilliant contrast. A basket of flowers and your flower girl is ready to walk down the aisle alongside the bride.

Wash care of Lace Dresses

Lace dresses meant for little girls should be handled with care. It is advisable to wash them with hand using a gentle detergent rather than tossing them into the washing machine. Allow them to drip dry. Wrenching and squeezing the water out of the dress is not a good idea as it causes damage to the delicate lace structure.

Lace dresses are indeed a divine creation of the fashion enthusiasts. They would certainly make little girls look heavenly and gorgeous.

Chennai Silks- Husband’s envy wife’s pride

I am not a saree person, but still I came up with this post. One of my friends recently attended a Pakistani wedding. She managed to grab more attention than the bride in her classic Indian attire - the silk saree! Funny but true!

Ask any Indian woman about her dream Indian saree and the only answer that you would most probably be expecting is Silk Saree. And if you want to buy authentic Indian silk sarees then you need to go down south. The southern part of India is famous for silk sarees and you will hardly find any woman visiting this part of the country returning back without a silk saree. Sarees are the only dress which both reveals and covers a woman’s sensuality and beauty in a perfect manner. If worn perfectly a saree can make a woman look like a goddess of sensuality and beauty. And if you want to buy a saree that brings out the best in you, then the best place to visit is Chennai Silks.

Actress Bhumika Chawla all decked-up in a beautiful silk saree

Chennai Silks has been the undisputed kings of silk sarees. Their patterns are unique because they are a mix of contemporary modern style and authentic traditional design. There are so many varieties and designs of sarees that it is very difficult to chose one that you think is the right fit for you. Each and every one of the sarees that are available in Chennai Silks will make you feel that they are tailor made for you. 

No wonder Chennai Silks is both loved and hated. Women love Chennai Silks as it fulfills their desire to own their dream saree and their husband hate it as they know that they will be having a tough time once they went inside the stores with their wives.

Anarkali Suites- One of the Many Indian Classics

It is said that an Indian woman looks her sensuous best in a traditional dress, let it be a gorgeous silk saree or a salwar kameez suit or a lehenga or any other traditional dress. These dresses enhance the beauty of a woman as it perfectly drapes around her increases her beauty and femininity by many folds.

Bollywood diva Kareena looking stunningly gorgeous in Anankali suits

On the lines of Salwar suite or Salwar kameez comes a unique set of suit that is known as Anarkali suit. They are just like any other salwar suit but with a slight difference. Anarkali suits are actually a mix of two different types of dresses. They are inspired by two different and very varied cultures in India. The upper half of the kameez is just like any normal kameez that you would see in the market. What is interesting is the lower half of the Kameez. That is what sets Anarlaki suits apart from any other normal salwar suits. The bottom half is inspired by the dress worn by the women in Rajasthan, North-western state of India. It is more like the lower half of ghaghara and is bejeweled with beads and stones. Anarkali suits are long and usually comes up to the knees, in some designs up to the ankles. They come in different vibrant colors and can be worn as a party wear. 

If you are fond of different kinds of salwar suits and have not yet bought an Anarkali suit, then you and your wardrobe is definitely missing one of the most elegant and beautiful traditional Indian dresses and it is high time you added one to your collection.

Shopping at Zovi.com- My experience

Hello dear buddies. I've shopped online a lot online in the past couple of years, right from electronics and kitchen appliances to apparels and accessories. So far the experience has been amazing. But I'm writing about it for the very first time.

I am very enthusiastic about online shopping because of the range of products the online shopping stores have to offer that too at the best prices. Most of the products are not available here in my city. But online stores have taken my craze for shopping to an all new level. Not to forget the convenience offered by 'cash on delivery' option. Like any other woman I too love to shop. I avoid mindless and impulsive shopping because such habits can ruining in the long run. So I'd put a lease on mindless shopping from a very early age. Today I'm going to write about my first shopping experience at Zovi.com. This is not a review or appraisal. It's just me sharing my honest opinion with the readers.

There was a sale on Zovi.com last month and the discount rates went up day by day. I always wanted to try suede ballerinas but was not willing to spend a lot because I was skeptical if ballerinas would be good for my broad feet. I have been a fan of loafers since a long time. I got these gorgeous pairs of velvety loafers. So I also wanted to try leather loafers.

I ordered a pair of cherry red suede ballerinas and a pair of white leather loafers in the last week of February at 70% off. I was expecting the delivery of my package in the second week of March. But I was glad to receive the same in the first week itself. I loved the red ballerinas a lot. They are adorable and look so good. They are also very comfortable.

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However, I was disappointed with the quality and fitting of the loafers, in spite of ordering a right size. They were damaged too. Zovi's customer care service is fantastic. They resolved my problem in a matter of minutes and arranged for a free pick-up of the package and refunding the amount. It took a couple of days to get all these things done.

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Suggestions for Zovi

1. The range of products (I'm talking about the women's footwear) is very limited as compared to competitors like Jabong and Yepme. Range must be increased so as to provide more options.

2. As far as the quality is concerned, it does not justify the price of the product. Thank God I bought it at a discount sale. So either the quality should be raised or the products should be reasonably priced.

My ratings

1. Range- 2 on 5

2. Quality of product- 3 on 5

3. Customer service- 5 on 5

Will I shop at Zovi again?

Yes, may be when they have a sale going on.

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