Monday 24 November 2014

Reasons to Love Colbie Caillat and 'Try'


'You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to give it all away
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing

You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try'.......

Seven years after her debut with the hit song “Bubbly,” Caillat is still so bubbly and Infectious and Beautiful. She’s different. She seems to understand where we’re at. As a girl from Malibu, she’s a girl after my own heart. She’s seen, like I have, the skinny girls we ogle at the pool or at clubs, one part awe of how perfect they look, one part jealous because you don’t look like that. She’s witnessed, like we all have, the double standards society places on body image. Caillat just knows how to make the listener feel good.

Every song by Caillat is so positive. It’s not prudish or naive, it is clean. It is happy. She seems like a woman who isn’t bogged down by people’s perceptions of her, she stands up for herself and for what is right. Her music speaks just that.

She is someone who has a Universal appeal. Her songs skew females for sure, but so many of my guy friends sing her songs, Bubbly for instance. Her concerts are full of people of all ages, right from kids to the youth to young married couples, middle-aged couples, crazy jamming women in their 40s, also old people. What other pop artists can say the same about their shows?
She has a steadily rising stock. She delivers slowly and steadily, like a good investment and puts a lot of thought into her work. For example, Caillat recently came out with the song “Try”, it reminds us that beauty comes from within and radiates out through our being.

She repeatedly asks the question Do you like you?

Because, that is what is important. If your answer is a Yes, Congratulations; you've achieved Self-Acceptance.
However, for most of us, however, it doesn't come as easily. We wish that our boobs were bigger, or that our butt were rounder, our stomach flatter, our legs longer, our skin clearer… the list goes on and on. It’s so easy to it is so easy to long for what we do not have and ignore what we have. And that’s only the physical aspects. We may also wish we sang well, had more talents, had more likable qualities…
But ultimately, we’re not perfect. Even the girl in the magazine doesn't look like the girl in the magazine

 The song ends with, 'Take your make-up off/Let your hair down/Take a breath/Look into the mirror, at yourself/Don’t you like you?/Cause I like you.' This sums up the whole song. We need to be happy with ourselves and not do things just so that we can be accepted in society or so that you can impress a certain someone. There is so much pressure to be perfect. There are so many diets, makeup, hair products etc to “help girls out”. REALLY NOW ?!  

The music video is also great because it starts out with people of all ages with makeup and hair done but then as the song goes on they start taking off their makeup and undoing their hair and are just happy with themselves.

If you guys haven't watched it, you should. 




Always remember, you're beautiful.

Lots of Love,
Alisha.
❤️

Sunday 23 November 2014

MUSIC

                                                            

Music, because everything I've ever thought, felt, or lived by was molded by it, and everything I'll ever think, feel, or say can be conveyed through it.

Also, isn't there is song for (almost) every heartache, for every joy, for every new found love, for every love lost? It’s just always there, no matter what. Whether you’re happy or sad or just bored. It can always cheer me up! ALWAYS.

I can never get bored with music. At times, I'm so lost into what I'm listening to, that I unknowingly sing it out loud at railway stations or bus stops and finally realize that there are a lot of people just staring at me. 

Music is one thing that can make me believe that things are perfect. It is the one thing that can make me laugh, make me cry, make me dance and comfort me. Just ONE perfect song makes everything better. It adds that extra flavour to life.

Music is something that I have been raised with so, there has never really been an escape. (Not that I wanted one). I was pushed into learning the guitar and then the keyboard and well, which Goan household doesn't show off their amazing Playlist. How I love Sunday Mornings and the songs that dad plays either on the guitar or his favourite classics. It just somehow makes Sunday feel like a Sunday, Everything is so lively and Happy. It sets in the mood.

According to me, Music is the art that moves though you, it is perhaps a guide, into one’s soul. Correct me if I'm wrong, but music is the greatest indicator of what one really believes in. It is perhaps the best mirror to your soul that you will ever find. The music you listen to will always tell you what mood you are in.

And one thing I've realized is that, Music isn't just something that orchestras perform, or bands play, it’s the chirping of the bird’s, even our rhythmic heartbeats. Life without music would be like life without the enhancement of colors: dull and monotonous.

I love moments, when I’m just alone on the terrace with a Cup of Coffee, My Iphone and My JBL Headphones listening to my favourite music while I star gaze. ❤️


What are your happy music moments?






Wednesday 12 November 2014

Listen to the song in you.


Listen
To the song in you.
It's there
In whatever puts stars
In your eyes
And makes your heart sing.
Listen
To your feelings
And you will hear
Who you are
And what you must do.
Listen
To your needs
And you will know
Where to find
What you are looking for.
Listen
To the wisdom within.
It is trying to lead you
To your destiny.
Listen
To the song in you
And your life
Will be one of harmony.
You will be
Who you were meant to be,
You will be complete
And at peace
And happier than you've ever been,
If only you will
Listen
To the song in you . . .

Nancye Sims

Saturday 8 November 2014

OMG ! Cadbury Flakes




My Uncle sent me a huge packet of Flakes from Dubai Today. And I couldn’t help but be overjoyed and overexcited and share this with yáll.




So, My Love for Cadbury Flakes is eternal !! ❤️

It tops Alisha's Most Favourite List. ❤️
It's crumbly, flaky, yummy and it Melts in your mouth. The feeling is divine❤️ So, the inquisitive person in me wanted to know how someone even thought of something THIS DELICIOUS. I basically wanted to know The Story behind MY FAVOURITE CHOCOLATE. I’m sure you Flake Lovers would want to know too.

Here it is,
Apparently, The Cadbury Flake bar was originally launched in 1920. The concept of The Flake was discovered by a Cadbury employee who filled the chocolate moulds. Once the moulds were full, the excess chocolate used to spill over the edge and fold down in a stream of chocolate. Once this stream cooled, the Flake product was created as the texture had many thin layers of chocolate and was very crumbly and flakey! (The thought of it itself makes my mouth water)
God bless that employee!!




That’s it for now.

See you soon.
Lots of Love,
Alisha ❤️

REVIEW : Just Herbs Step by Step Home Facial


If you’re someone who loves natural products but you don’t have the time to make them yourself, you should try JUST HERBS.

The products I tried are Lively Clean Face Cleansing Gel, Aloevera Facial Massage Gel and The Instaglow Almond Complexion Pack. Trust me, I loved it.

I’m going to be reviewing all the 3 products in one post, since I used them together and the results were AMAZING.




Let me start with The Lively Clean Face Gel :



Pros:
1.       Cleanses gently and effectively.
2.       Removes make-up including waterproof mascara.
3.       Sweet Fragrance which does not linger.
4.       Exfoliating particles are non-abrasive and safe for daily use.
5.       Leaves skin soft and supple and clean.

Price:
Rs. 295 for 100ml.

Next, The Aloevera Facial Massage Gel:



Let me start by saying, I LOVE ALOEVERA. I think It’s God Gift to Mankind. :D
Coming back to this product ..

Pros:
1.       Non-sticky and non-greasy gel.
2.       Reduces blemishes making skin soft and smooth
3.       Easily absorbed
4.       Reduces dryness ( Like BIG TIME )
5.       Can be used as an under-eye gel
6.       Can be used as a daily moisturizer
7.       Reduces tan ( Since it contains aloevera)

Price:
Rs 395 for 100gms.

And Finally, The Instaglow Almond Complexion Pack.



Pros:
1.       Does not dry out the skin.
2.       Evens out overall complexion.
3.       Leaves the skin soft and removes dead skin cells.
4.       Since it has a typical multani mitti texture, a pasty mud like. It is easy to apply and spread.
5.       Dries up in 15 – 20 mins .
6.       Smells of sandalwood, combined with rose water with a touch of jasmine.
7.       Tightens the skin.
8.       Gives an instant glowing skin.

Price:
Rs. 295 for 150g

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All the Products above are:
1.       Suitable for all skin types.
2.       Certified Ayurvedic products with 100% herbal actives.
3.       Hypo-allergenic.
4.       Free from animal byproducts.
5.       No animal testing.
6.       Can be recycled.
7.       Product claims and skin type are not mentioned on the bottle.
8.       Availability may a problem, It is mostly available online.
9.       A little pricey (But worth it)


So, this hence becomes my PERFECT Home Facial. Since, it is easy to use, safe and efficient.❤️

Let me know how you guys liked it too. 
Until next time,
Alisha. ❤️

Friday 7 November 2014

Blogadda

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I just registered with Blogadda, and this is the link I was required to put up. :)
My Friend suggested me to it. I'm sure it's gonna be fun.
You bloggers should try it to. ❤️

See you soon,
Alisha ❤️