Hot ≠ Beautiful

I read an article today that discussed about how being 'hot' differs from being 'beautiful', and I couldn't help but love it. Here are the last lines from that article which I thought of sharing.. 

"Hot is admired from afar; beauty is to be held.

Hot is perception; beauty is appreciation.

Hot is smokey-eyed; beautiful is bare-faced.

Hot is an appearance; beautiful is more than skin deep.

Hot is the way she moans; beautiful is the way she speaks.

Hot is a strong appeal; beautiful is strong mind.

Hot is youthful; beautiful is ageless.

Hot is conventional; beauty is unique.

Hot is a one-night stand; beautiful is sleepless nights.

Hot is a state of being; beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Hot is devious; beautiful is innocent.

Hot is bending her over; beautiful is baking her blueberry pancakes.

Hot is sultry; beautiful is wholesome.

Hot is her curves; beauty is her nerves.

Hot is a text message; beautiful is a love letter.

Hot is a facade; beautiful is a woman."

Although the article read about how its time that men need to be reminded about the difference between being hot and beautiful, I think before that we as 'women' need to realise this difference first. I see a lot of women around me investing so much of their time and money in that race of impressing the opposite sex. And more often than not, I see them feeling bad about not being able to look as beautiful in that party as that girl who totally stole the show with her LBD and stilettos. I think before blaming men for running after this show stopper, we as women need to take a breath, embrace ourselves and feel beautiful for the person we are. 

For “hotness” doesn’t last past midnight, when the makeup has smudged onto the pillow and the hair extensions have been taken out. It doesn’t last when the spray tans have washed away and the tight dresses have come off; but "beauty" always does. 

And you can expect any other person to acknowledge and appreciate your beauty only after 'you' do! :)

What are your views about it? Do let me know in the comment box. 

You can read the full article here- http://elitedaily.com/life/culture/the-actual-difference-between-women-who-are-hot-and-who-are-beautiful/

Gifting some positivity..

Sooo.. since I've been very determined to make 2014 the most positive year I've lived so far, I decided to gift some positivity too!
I decided to make this painting for all my friends, family and cousins, which would remind them about how 'Happiness is a choice that we make. It is always upto us to let or not let worries and tensions linger on around us.'

Here is a quick tutorial! 

Drew the outlines using a Camlin pencil of B grade.

I outlined the face and filled the birds using a black Uniball Eye pen, that we generally use for writing.

Filled the words with a red Uniball Eye pen.

Had some pieces of chalk pastels that I used in childhood. Chose the yellow little piece.

Powdered it a little using a cutter.

Spread it a little using some cotton.

Gradually changed the shade from yellow to red from top to bottom.

Voila!

  

Will post more pictures once I frame it. I hope you like it. If you do, I'd love to make it for you too! :D

Incase you want to shower me with some Tips, Suggestions, criticism.. or maybe some love ;) you're most welcome in the comment box! :)

So after 4 years of maddening (read studying) a course that teaches me everything about designing and construction of buildings and cities, opening an online store that deals with fashion and well-being,and blabbering about philosophies of life to every second person around,
Here I am, writing about all of it - architecture, design, decor, DIY, fashion, well-being, relationships and life as a whole, on one platform.
and I wouldn't miss this opportunity to introduce you to my best friend cum business partner cum soul sister, who inspired n insisted me to start this blog.

So by now almost every second status on your facebook friendlist must say it, and yes I'd say it too - "What a roller coaster ride 2013 has been!"

I discovered and learnt so much in this year! and I'd share some of the many things that 2013 taught me..
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exists and their entrances" - William Shakespeare
"Each person we meet comes into our life for a reason, and once their reason is met, they are meant to depart." - words of wisdom from my best friend. :)                         

2013 strengthened my belief in the 'The Secret' and the 'Law of Attraction' - Your thoughts become things! Whatever my mind can conceive, and my heart can believe, I can achieve!
and the best and the most important lesson that I learnt in 2013 is that "Everything is OK in the end; if its not OK, its not the end."

I bid good-bye to a lot of people and habits in 2013, and said Hi to a lot more, and better ones! :D

If I had to describe the year in one word, it would be the year of 'strength'.
Strengths discovered, met and acknowledged.

and with mind all strong and arms wide open, I welcome 2014!                                      


This year I will strive to get rid of all the weaknesses..known and unknown; and strive to be a better person than I was in the year spent. 
I will eat healthy, work sincerely and stay happier! Thats how I percieve an ideal life to be like! and this life is all about that chase to ideal-ness, isnt it?

Btw, before we meet again, did you sign up for the 100 happy days project?                                     

I found it to be an absolutely lovely idea to acknowledge the 'much but little' happiness in this chaotic schedule. and you can be grateful about the happiness in your life, only after you acknowledge its existence, right? :)