Amazon Kurtas - WishList

These are a few of my favorite Amazon kurtas for the Summer. They have good review too. Check them out and comment which is your favorite and why!!

1. The first look is rather simple and elegant. The plain top comes in different colors and are matched with printed palazos. For Summer look, I think this is perfect for daily wear.

Peach Summer Palazo-Kurta

2. Denims never go out of fashion. Do they? They are incredibly comfortable in all four seasons of the year. Having a denim kurta might be a minimizer choice and a life saver in case you hate ironing cotton.

Denim All Season Kurta

3. The next one is not a kurta but a kurta upgrader. If you have plain bright kurtas, you can up the style by adding a shirt like this above. They are so colorful they scream Summer and Fun!

Summer Style Rayon Shirt over Kurta

4. What I like about this kurta is not just that it is basic black with embroidery, a total must have, but that the sleeves are embroidered too. See that? Also, you can see from the pics how figure flattering it is.

Figure Flattering Summer Cotton Kurta

5. An easy breezy yet stylish look for Summer in cotton ; who doesn't want that? The color combination and the print is very artistic in this one.

Long shrug Light Summer Kurta

6. This reminds of how we paint the sun as yellow during Summer when we were kids. Little details of this kurta like the white piping on the slits and a tie up string hanging gracefully, the embroidery in the shrug so simple and beautiful, what is there to not like it?

Summer Yellow Kurta with Embroidered Shrug

Hope you like my favorite Amazon kurtas for the Summer! Don't forget to comment below which one you like the most.

Life Lessons : How to stabilize your mind?

Turning off the switch....

While I was watching Vampire Diaries, an idea struck upon me. If there is a switch than can be turned off inside our brain so that we are no longer overwhelmed by our emotions and feelings, we can save ourselves from being shattered like glass during difficult times. Is it just a vampire thing or is it humanly possible? It appears to me that it is in fact possible. I have tested that theory and it has proven to be effective. But I am not having an actual switch in the brain. Then what is analogous to that? Let us see.

Be aware

The first step to doing anything with your mind is to be self-aware. Try to analyze what you are feeling, why you are feeling etc. 

Suppose, you are devastated by something that happened and you cannot prevent yourself from playing it back and forth in your mind. What can you do to actually move on?

Often depressing situations arise from either loss or regret, sometimes both. For example, you may have lost something or someone precious to you, literally or figuratively. On the other case, you may be thinking repeatedly of what you could have done or should not have done in a particular scenario in the past. Let it be either of the above two. What can give you the strength to move on? Knowing one thing - at present there is or there isn't anything you could do to change the situation and make things better. 

Find your diversion

Once you know what you can or cannot do, you have to find a temporary but  effective diversion. It helps in not being consumed by the emotions flowing through you. Every time you feel like you are not active in the present moment, that your mind is wandering off to that same thoughts or memories, you take the help of your diversion. It could be anything or anyone that cheers you up. A TV program or a friend.

Add a dose of your new diversion into every day of your life. This will help you get things done without you spiraling down and becoming incapable. Then you wait. Wait for a time when you don't need the diversion as much as before. 

Turn off the switch

The last step is turning off the switch. You need to get back on track and feel good again about life, about yourself, about everything. What does it mean to turn off the switch? You are doing something physically majority of the time but you might be passive about it if it is something you do daily. This lets your mind wander off. Therefore, increase your attention to 100%, no matter what activity you are doing. If you are making tea, watch how the water is filled, watch how it boils, actively think of the next thing to do with full mind, like reaching the tea powder tin from the cabinet, taking a spoon, etc.

This slows down time to every second of your action. In other words, you don't have that time gap to think of anything else. When you are aware of every second, you automatically feel in control. Try this for a few days and you will start noticing that the things you do daily are not that depressing. It may not be exciting but at least it is not tragic. 

In effect, turning off the switch is just like preventing the mind from switching to the depressing-memory mode from the real-happening mode.

A final note

In the beginning stage, do share with your dear ones the way you actually feel, but once you are making progress, stop iterating. The reason is simple. Initially you need support from other people. You need them to help you come to terms. You get different perspectives and that is good. Later on, when you are moving on slowly, repeating the same bad experience you once had, what you once felt, is like re-experiencing it again through your own words. Clearly, this way, both parties will be exhausted. Moving on will be slowed down. 

The big picture

Everything turns out to be okay and well with time. To make it possible, you just have to want it to be.

Wardrobe Minimalism - Should we or should we not??

HeLLo aLL,

We hear about minimalism very often nowadays. It makes me think.. hmm.. is it possible for everyone??

Before that, what is minimalism?

It is a choice of life style. You own only as much as required. You do not accumulate materials over time. This keeps your place, mind and hence life, less cluttered. It may be applied to household things, wardrobe, anything and everything. Less wastage and more savings.

What are the challenges?

Changing your life style all of a sudden itself is a challenge. It means changing your habits. Now, habits don't change that easily, do they? When we see things, we like things and we want things. This is a loop. How do we get out of that loop? By putting ourselves in a conscious mode. What it means is that, when we have the urge to acquire something, we need to stall it. Then start asking questions to ourselves like do we really need it, can it be avoided, is it replaceable to an existing thing etc etc. The whole aim is to reduce wastage.

Now that we understand minimalistic approach, how to apply that to our wardrobe?

First of all, we have 2-3 things to analyze. For example:

1. Do we have a job, if then what kind of job, what is the suitable job-wear ?
2. Do we go out a lot, if then what kind of places do we go, what is the most comfortable wear for us ?
3. Do we have personal style or would we like to find out one ?

Work-wear

We live in a time when the range of jobs is too wide to comprehend. If you are in a work-from-home scenario, you need to just focus on your outgoing wears. Otherwise, you have to figure out what works best at your job. Most of the work environments have a dress code. It could be completely formal or casual-formal. Now, it is time for you to go back and think what type of work-wear suited your body and your personality. Once you have done that, list down a few colors that you like wearing. This shall be your color palette.

Plain colors are well-suited for work. However, not to be boring we can add some less complicated prints and patterns that are easy on the eyes. You have to get your work done, so does everyone!:D The tricky part is to stay on your color palette. You choose red, black and white, say, then your wardrobe is built on these colors only. It could be different shades and tints but the major color needs to be one from these three. 

Finally, the main point and the most stressful task especially for women. Limit the number of pieces you own to a sufficient minimum. It may be 10 or 20, your pick. But always keep a check that it is not multiplying beyond the limits with time. By pieces we mean, pants, skirts, shirts, blazers etc separately counted. You should have a vision of how these pieces when put together differently each time, gives a different look. This may need some trial and error but past a certain period of time, it will come naturally to you.

One of the perks of minimalistic wardrobe is that shopping becomes easy. You know your colors. So you can focus on material and comfort. You need not be too much worried about price because you are going to use that piece in multiple ways and for a long time. Since you have acquired the talent of identifying pieces that go together, you know if a new one will stand out or blend-in with the rest of your wardrobe.

Every now and then, you can redo your wardrobe by adding a new color or adding a new style or pattern to bring a fresh look. Remember to get rid of those pieces that have served its time and you are no longer wearing.

Casual-wear

It is best to keep a separate wardrobe for casual outgoing wears. For selecting your casuals, you have to first be aware of the climate changes and what is best for each climate. Now divide the wardrobe accordingly. Suppose the predominant seasons are Summer and Winter, you have Summer wardrobe and Winter wardrobe. Except those clothes that can be worn in both climates, like jeans, only one of these season clothes should be in you active wardrobe. The rest should be neatly folded and sealed away until the next season hits.

I personally do not like limiting the colors or patterns for my casual wear. Without that, I can manage to limit the pieces. But for some, it might be better to choose a color palette, just like the work-wear. '

The main point is if you go out more often, depending on where and on what occasions, you can change the ratio of type of pieces you own. Some people party more. Some people spend more time with friends at restaurants or movies. Some might have a hobby that they pursue after their day job like, as a musician or artist. Accordingly, select a sufficient minimum number in each category of going out occasions. Remember that its not the complete look that is counted as one piece, it is each individual item in the look.

You can define your style or you can be a different person each day. It is completely your choice. The key point is never buy anything because it looks good on the eyes, it must be looking good on you. Also, take some time to find out the combinations with your existing pieces. You may be surprised to find some new looks that were hiding in your closet all this time.

Final word.

Never keep anything in the wardrobe that you don't use anymore just because you think you might use at some point or because of  sentimental value. Toss them over to somebody who can actually use them now. This will help you as well as them. It is a win-win.

:) :)

Life Lessons : How to identify and escape toxic relationships??

Young or old, everybody wants to love and be loved, and that is never going to change. This longing for love sometimes causes people to fall into wrong relationships. If you were lucky, you would have escaped that phase in your life. But not everyone is that lucky. The reason why it needs to be discussed and thought about is because, even though it might be just a passing phase, it can cause some long lasting effects on your mind. It can cause major psychological changes within you and you may not be aware of how it is affecting your present day life. So, here I am going to talk about :-

 1. How to identify a toxic relationship?
 2. How to escape from it?
 3. How to recover from it?

First things first. How do you know the relationship you are about to enter or already in is toxic for you?

Case 1: If you are in the starting phase of a new relationship.

This is the best time to observe and take the right decision. Just because you know.. prevention is better than cure. Most important question to address is, why do you like the other person? If your answer is, ''I don't know'', I would say you better know! Put some thought into it. There must be some qualities that you subconsciously or consciously like in the other person. Once you identify these qualities, casually think if they are the qualities you are looking for in a partner? If there are some grey areas, in the coming days, very tactfully you have to frame conversations where you can get the answer out of the other person. You don't have to necessarily play CBI here. It must come as part of a natural conversation so that you get the instinctive answer and not the well thought out and processed one. Sometimes we don't have ideal qualities, we just follow our heart. In that case, you have to look for signs that tell you to stay or run! Don't ignore the signs.

Case 2: If you are already in a relationship for quite sometime.

I think most of you would have figured whether the relationship is the best or not by now! Like I said previously, there would have been lot of signs which the Universe has sent for you. Don't ignore the signs. Some of the obvious signs are - clashes in the basic principles you believe in, frequent unhealthy arguments or ugly fights, one of you avoiding discussions on serious topics, having to hide some things because the other won't accept or make a big fuss out of it and so on. The hidden signs are - one of you is always manipulated by the other person, one of you is always making compromises to avoid arguments which are actually necessary, one is not interested in (not even listening to or giving active response) the things that the other likes to do, one is trying to push the other very tactfully to do or say things the other wants to do or hear and so on.

Now, let us try to answer another important question, with all the negative signs, why are we not able to run if that is the right thing to do? 

The victim of a toxic relationship is a very delicate, loving, empathetic person. The other person is just taking advantage of the same. Sometimes, even the other person may not be not doing this purposely. Anyway, ultimately one will feel trapped.

Now, I will explain how it becomes a vicious cycle that you can't get out. Suppose you are the victim. If you feel that the other person is hurting because of you, you will not leave first, even though you are hurting more. Suppose the other person already knows this weakness of yours, it is quite a natural outcome that knowingly or unknowingly, he or she will project that they are desperate and crying without you. In short you will be made to believe that you are causing pain despite the other person's heart-bleeding love for you and that you leaving is equivalent to you cheating.  Every time you begin to leave, this repeats. Trust me, this is all a big truck load of nonsense!! Eventually you start feeling that you are the bad one who doesn't know how to return love and always talking about leaving. You may question your sincerity and at one point, you may even worship the other person for tolerating you. Actually, the truth is.. you are the one tolerating! In some cases, it may happen that even if you throw tantrums, the other person won't react. Is it because he or she is more calm and matured than you? No! It is because the other person has taken you for granted and knows that you won't leave. And this is how you get stuck!

The fact is, the other person is immature and not suitable for relationship with you or anybody, at least until he or she grows up. Somebody incapable of leaving or letting the other leave for the good, is not suitable for loving either. Staying together is not what the motto of love is. Being happy with each other is.

From a different angle, toxic relationship happens when there is a lot of sweet talk and less of significant conversations. Even if you try to share something important, the response will be weak. Your dreams and aspirations, your likes and dislikes nothing matters to the other person. You are like alcohol. Too much of you they cannot handle. Just enough will keep them relaxed. So, they measure and pour you.

The next thing , how to escape a toxic relationship ?

Once you have identified that the relationship is not good for you then, things become rather easy. You need to stop being the victim and take charge! Easier said than done.

Case 1: You are a strong person who can handle things on your own. 

No worries in your case. Take all the necessary steps to cut all ties and move on. Don't turn back once you made that decision. Sometimes the other person may be having some psych problems. If you suspect that, you need to let concerned people be involved so that he or she can be helped properly.

Case 2: You are so naive and innocent, you just can't do it. 

You expect the other person to leave first. Till that day comes, you will suffer in silence. In that case, is better to give the baton to anybody close to you and completely willing to help you. It could be a parent, best friend, siblings, anyone you trust your emotions with. Give them clarity on exactly what is going on. For example, there are cases where the other threatens to suicide. It is important that you state every relevant thing to the person going to help you. If you are very young, it is better that an adult is asked for help. This is solely because the perception to a situation is dependent on the experience of the other person. You need maximum emotional support to stay strong. So, don't be hesitant to rely on people who care about you.


The last thing , how to recover from the effects of a toxic relationship once you escaped ?

Never underestimate the power of a relationship. You may think you are strong until you are shattered in love. Be it any relationship! The imprints of a broken relationship can last forever. For example, you may lose self-confidence, self-esteem, ability to trust, ability to be open and so on. The opposite is true with a beautiful healthy relationship. It can empower you and make you discover those wonderful things about you that you never knew. So, lovely relationships and toxic relationships are like two extremes. 

After you end a toxic relationship, spend time to re-discover yourself. Don't live in thoughts and memories. You plan on how to distract yourself from negative emotions. For some people, spending time with friends helps. For others, travelling helps. Sports, games and exercising helps one lot while dance, music, painting, reading etc helps another lot. Watching great movies also might help some. Depending on what kind of person you are, choose the best option and keep yourself busy for sometime. Think of your dreams and start visualizing them. If you are not the dreaming type then, enjoy every moment and live your life to the fullest.

Love is Happiness and Happiness is Freedom. 

True life hacks : Things to lookout while buying Curtains for Your Home Sweet Home!

Hi,

Previously, I was talking about different simple ways to decorate your rented living space  [https://boc2018.blogspot.com/2018/09/true-life-hacks-5-easy-ways-to-decorate.html].
In continuation with that, here I will mention how curtains can be chosen wisely. This is applicable to your home whether rented or yours.

As often as we see curtains in homes, they are mostly not enhancing the look of the rooms. I have observed that we have a tendency to buy something that is either cheap or something that looks good while we are shopping. Definitely not everybody is an interior decorator, but we can think like one. I tried and it works!! :D I am sharing my story here...

The Story of my Curtains

Like I mentioned in my previous blog, curtains are your floating walls. Putting a little bit of thought to it will give you better results. As everyone does, first I checked the number of windows in each room and their dimensions.

Living room 

There are 2 windows. One is a normal window with 4 splits and the other is of full length covering half a wall. It is not a french window through which I can walk out into the beautiful meadows.. because had it been so, I would be walking straight down to the ground floor, hit and die! :D Moreover, we have pigeons nesting everywhere, so its better we stay in and they stay out. :D :D

Bedrooms

There are 2 bedrooms with one window each. They are also 4 splits. By split I mean how many separate window glasses are there.

So..yes.. the curtains! My thought process was like this.. In the living room, if the curtains cover half a wall, it is more or less like painting half a wall. Right??  So I did a research on the different possibilities. This took many days and I am sure there are still many things to explore. Here we go with what I found..

1) Material

Some people like the silky flowy look. It can be actual silk but usually its polyester. These curtains come inexpensive to moderately expensive. Another advantage is they are available as light weight to a little heavy ones, based on the mix of material and quality. Good ones can make the room look rich.

Then there is cotton. Its thick and dense. It is heavy. It is not silky but those who like the feel of cotton more than polyester, like me, will love them. They can be comparatively expensive to very expensive.

Polyester curtain set

Cotton curtain set

Third is polycotton. It is a light weight material with cotton feel. They are better with self-design and texture. They come in all price ranges based on the quality.

The last is voile. It is the extremely light ones and comes in very decorative prints. They can be often seen with self-designs too. They also come in all price ranges based on the design of the net.

Polycotton curtain set

Voile curtain set

2) Transparency

• Most transparent would be the voile ones looking like nets which allow 100% light. There are variants with a little more closely woven patterns. 
• Second, would be polycotton. They allow light to enter like 70%.
• Thirdly, cotton blocks light but still the room will not become fully dark. So there will be a glow. 
• Fourthly, polyester has two types,one which allows the glow and one which creates pitch dark.

3) Pattern

The most important decision is the pattern. Will you simply look at the curtain and go,''Yep! I want this??''. That's one way to go. Nothing wrong if you are sure. But I thought a lot. I usually do that a lot..with everything!:D Basically I was thinking if it is something that I will grow to like more everyday or I would ignore after sometime. Hmm.. its like reading the future. That's why I spent a lot of time exploring. From my point of view, the patterns can be vaguely classified as :-

1. No patterns :D  - smooth plain with one color or shading of many colors
2. Textured - if you touch the material you can feel the cloth is not smooth, you may see also
3. Self-designed - on close watch you can see designs of the same color but slightly lighter or darker
4. Geometrical - you can figure our some shapes like circles, squares, hexagons
5. Floral - could be flowers, leaves or both
6. Random - cannot figure out what the design means, it has many things going on

Plain

      Self-designed

           

Floral

Geometric pattern

Random pattern

How did I choose my curtains?

Step 1. Material 

Given a choice in any object, I like matt finish over smooth. So I wanted cotton or polycotton. Nothing wrong with polyester. It is your choice.

Step 2. Pattern

Initially I was open to experimenting. After much review and scrutiny, I decided the pattern will be floral - either flowers or leaves or both, nothing bizarre. I was okay with big or small designs if it looked neat. I also decided the base must be a light color because our rooms are already dark.

Step 3. Online or Offline

I went to the market once to check the options. I was seeing polyester everywhere. So I decided to buy online. One thing is I get to read people's reviews. Moreover, I can return if not satisfying.

Step 4. Check options and fix price range

I simultaneously checked in 5 websites - Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Myntra, Jabong. I narrowed down the search with cotton and polycotton. I was not willing to pay too much but since curtains are an investment and cotton ones are slightly expensive, I thought I would keep a max limit of 1500Rs for a set of 2 door length curtains. So window curtains must cost me less than that.

Step 5. Shortlist the likeable ones

I created wishlists in every website with the ones I like. It took some time but it was worth it. I did it in a span of a week. I spent my leisure time looking through the websites and cutting down or adding to my wishlists.

Step 6. Matching with the existing  👫

This the core part. The curtains must be chosen such that:-

1. it is not clashing with the wall, sofa, furniture etc - if they are dark, curtains can be lighter
2. it is not too much of a complex pattern to look at - curtains cover a lot of space so beware
3. it has a theme if possible - I chose nature so went with floral
4. it lets in light or cuts off light as you require within the room - if you want the room brighter go for lighter and slightly transparent

Side note : In my case, as I already decided to go for patterned curtains, there were a few more things to take care of. Since the full-length windows covered half the wall, I didn't want same pattern to be on the other window in the living room. Think about it!! Won't it be too much of pattern on the walls?? So I decided to go simpler with the smaller window of that room; plain curtains but with texture or self-designs.

Ultimately, I must say, there are no fixed rules. You don't need to sit down and think hard. It should not be a nerve-wracking process, not even a process for that matter. It must be you having fun decorating your home.

So, have fun with curtains!! :D

True life hacks : 5 easy ways to decorate your home!

Hi everyone..

Have you ever thought of adding some fun to your home? I never did ! :P ....until I came to a new city and started living in a rented apartment. The walls look sooo pale and the cupboards look sooo dull. Ugh! Then I thought.. and thought and got a few ideas which worked for me quite well. So here.. I am going to share with you. Remember that my two constraints were : 1) I cannot repaint the walls and cupboards..practically anything which is not mine 2) I cannot re-architect..which means I cannot break down or construct anything :D

So here we go...

1. Curtains

Curtains are your moving walls. Aren't they? Even if you can't change the solid walls, you can always make them flow with the curtains.
I did an exhaustive research before buying curtains. I even did the curtains for my parents' new flat in hometown after gaining enough knowledge. It was quite successful. I shall share with you the entire research summary in another post soon to come.

2. Sofa and Pillow cushions

If you already own a sofa, you can re-upholster them to an interesting one. Sofas with too much print looks cheap and makes everything else in the room vanish. So the sofa color must be a cool one. The sofa itself must be relaxing with good cushion effect. It is the main furniture of your living room. If you don't have one and plan on buying one, this is your chance.
Sometimes, the sofa could already be existing with your rented house or you may have rented the sofa. In that case, there are two things you can do:-

1) Quilt : Quilt is like a thin mattress. You can simply put it on top on your sofa. It will give you the extra comfort as well as you get to choose the color and design.

2) Pillow cushions : Rented or yours, any sofa can use some pillow cushions. Choose the pillow cushion covers with complementary colors to the sofa as well as among themselves. They can be plain or patterned, whichever you prefer.
They are a must have from my experience. It supports my back at at all times and ever since I got them, I haven't had the back pain and neck pain I once used to (thanks to all the technology :P). At the same time, they add color to my space.

3. Wall hangings and Decorative pieces : What is the first wall hanging that comes to your mind?  I can give you a clue.. It is something that moves but still stays in the same place!

1) The clock. :P

Get a good clock, something that serves more than its purpose. Go for vintage or post-modern, anything that works for you.

2) Paintings

One easy wall hanging is a painting. Actually, it is not that easy. Buying a painting is tricky. You can buy something you spontaneously like, but the secret to a timeless painting is that you must feel proud to own it. Anybody who comes to your house must feel good the moment they lay their eyes on the painting. I would say, imagine how you will place them, mentally, before you buy them. If you are not good at it then, if somebody with good artistic sense is with you or you can get them to help you out, that would be amazing.

3) Photo Wall 

Create a photo wall. Frame the photos uniformly and hang them or create a collage. You can also add a pin board where you can pin photos, creative ideas, things to remember etc.

4) Souvenirs and Decorative items

You can collect and arrange souvenirs if you are into travelling. Otherwise, you can start buying small inexpensive cute decorative items and place them in the open cupboards, stands and corner spaces.

5) Fairy Lights 

The favorite of a lot of girls and young women are the fairy lights. Buy the normal ones or any single-colored. Hang it in your bedroom. It will lighten and brighten up your space and give it a fairy touch.

6) Stickers

The sixth is stickers. You can stick them on walls, cupboards, tiles, tables, mirrors, wherever you think it can be removed easily. You don't want to damage the rented walls and cupboards. So be wise.

4. Rugs

I like my feet touching a warm and soft floor. Also, the flooring in many rented apartments kills the mood. Home is where we throw ourselves into the hands of comfort. Floor is a big part of how a space looks and feels. If you can get nice rugs for your floor, at least one of your rooms where you spend most of the time, you will feel more happy, and so will your feet. Some of the most tedious works also need a big floor with a soft rug where you can have a crash party with your laptop, books, coffee, cookies and what not. So rugs are a good investment.

5. Plants

Life is all about breathing. Nothing reminds you of it more than plants. Go green! Get some indoor plants and place them here and there. It will make your place just like a green park where you can unwind your mind everyday.

One important thing to remember. Everything you buy for a single room must be complementing each other. The furniture, the sofa, the rug, the curtains, the wall hangings everything together must be a wonderful package. If anything clashes or lashes out, rearrange. It is not going to be perfect as not everyone is an interior designer or an artist. But we all know deep inside, what we want to look at daily. Don't we?? So, collect all the information you need before you decide, if you are unsure. Look at Pinterest ideas, Youtube videos etc. You will be surprised how smart you can become at something you never ever imagined.

Have fun decorating and re-decorating :))

True life hacks : 5 ways you can use wet wipes!!

Wet wipes, as everybody knows, is thicker than a tissue paper and thinner than a cloth. Mainly it is treated paper which holds one or more liquids for a long time without getting fungal or bacterial attacks. They come in different fragrances. It is famous for its use as baby wipes to soften the skin against diaper rashes. But they can be used in multiple ways for daily life hacks. Lets take a peek into 5 ways in which I use wet wipes :-

1. Prevent dryness - You can apply body lotion and skin creams before you step outside but what if you need it throughout the day? I am not used to carrying creams and lotions with me and I am too lazy to apply them every now and then. That's when I started using wet wipes. It is easy to carry and you can use it anywhere. It helps to get rid off sweat and odor and give you a fresh feel. Use them to wipe the face, neck and hands. The fragrance will act as a perfume if you choose the best one. One more thing to add, when you are not feeling well and cannot afford to take a bath, wet wipes can freshen you up.

2. Prevent feet odor - In some weather, your feet can becomes sweaty even if your sandals or shoes allow aeration. If you are wearing shoes, choosing a good socks material and putting talcum inside can help you. But it may not be sufficient always. For one thing, avoid closed shoes, if you can, in hard climate. But if you can't then wet wipes is your temporary rescue. When the feet odor starts bothering you, take a break and wipe your feet and sandals with wet wipes. Your feet will smell good and you can be confident again.  

3. Cleaning the tables - If you watch closely, your working table, dining table, laptop and small things lying on them gets accumulated with minute dust. Some of you may be even allergic to such dust. Also, you may not notice but an odor fills the air which only others will recognize. Once in a while, cleaning your work space and dining space with wet wipes can give a new shine and a refreshing smell.

4. Removing leftover makeup - Makeup removal is a regime in itself. After you wipe, then you scrub and wash and cleanse and it goes on. For heavy makeup it might be good to follow the protocol but for light makeup the most easy method is a 2 step process :- 

1. Wash thoroughly with a scrubbing face wash 

2. Wipe every part of your face with a wet wipes, especially your eyes and lips 

The eye liner and mascara is what makes us go crazy. It is very important that you take every last bit of it off the eyes.

5. Oily skin cleansing - Those who are troubled with oily skin, wet wipes can help you to some extent.  Some of you may be trying hard to prevent breakouts. The ideal case would be washing your face multiple times in a day with a good face wash. But we all know it is impossible. One easy way is to use wet wipes to wipe your face clean 3-4 times during the day. Once all dirt and oil is removed, use a dry tissue or clean soft cloth to dry. Also, keep your makeup to the eyes and lips alone.