color me green~ bags

If you've read my last post (here) then you would know this is not about a new green bag but about bags which are Eco-friendly. How do you differentiate between a normal bag & an Eco-friendly bag? well the latter are made of completely natural materials: mostly cloth or jute. Now don't confuse leather bags as Eco friendly!..coz although they are made of a natural material but they are anything BUT Eco-friendly..(remember PETA?!?)
Also, some people might include paper bags in this category but I just fail to understand HOW..I mean you make paper out of trees right?!?..and cutting trees is NOT EQUAL to Eco friendly!!

source: bodyshop website

Now jholas as they popularly known, are available everywhere these days. Taking Delhi in particular,   CP inner circle, Janpath, Dilli Haat, Pahaarganj and all the state emporiums on Baba Kharak Singh Marg have the shops to stop at if you want a good one at a reasonable price. Also many brands like Accesorize,  are selling them. But its your budget that should guide you.

I've had many pretty jholas over the years..my friends would know..but sadly don't have most of them in pictures..here are some current ones  !

from BE for Bags Rs200/-
available at many sites online & Crossword stores all over Delhi

picked up from Tate modern Art gallery in London

Everything has its Pros & Cons but for these bags I really can't find any Cons. So I'm gonna try to convince you with the following:
1) Eco-Friendly..! In your own little way your (kinda) saving the environment :)
2) Available at VERY reasonable prices
3) Trendy
4) Available in all shapes,sizes, patterns, colors
5) Go well with Indian-wear (low-hanging-jholas especially)
6) Low maintenance--easily washable
7) Perfect for summer--they make the BEST beach bags ! ;)
8) Jute bags are perfect for carrying bottles

 buy it here

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9) Helps local handicraft industry
10) Once they get old, can be used for household chores like bringing veggies, groceries etc! (see, like that ur ALSO saying NO to plastic..you should be proud !)

And anyway theres no dictatorship when it comes to using bags !....I personally have all kinds of them!.but as variety IS the spice of life, i would definitely encourage you to buy ATLEAST 1!

NOT what I have in mind ! :D
enjoy 

color me green~

..No..not because its the color of my new handbag or shoes( doesn't the idea of green shoes remind you of that creepy Christmas cartoon ?:o ) but becoz its the color of nature!(atleast the one most associated with it)..
Oh but dunt think this is a ''issued in public interest" kinda thing..coz its NOT..but yea if Jholas..or hand made paper is your thing then this post might strike a cord with you :)

And also I've decided to do a series of posts on Eco-friendly stuff 

SO here goes..

Last year on my b'day this friend of mine gifted me something very unique!.shes a hardcore nature lover and totally into recycling ! apart from a nice shrug, this is what she got me..recycled CDs..

..frankly i couldn't decide how to use them at first..coasters?..join them together with a funky ribbon n hang it somewhere?..IDK( exasperated..hands in the air!)

..then THIS struck me..so i put them on my dressing table under nail-polishes,lipsticks, creams etc and added a little ZING (if you may) to the dreary table full of everyday-cosmetic-stuff..!

So start making those old CDs useful!..and if you don't have the time to sit & work your talents on this new artistic medium(hehe)..then catch a younger sibling or a cousin or a neighbor kid..or ANYBODY whos willing..and you have yourself some funky unique stuff!. :)

on a completely different & unrelated note..I'ts Sarah Jessica Parker's b'day today..so Happy B'day to her !

I LOVED her wedding look !

If you like her, vote for her on the poll on your left..

enjoy !

Press Play !

Have you ever taken out time to try this?

By the end of this post, I sincerely hope you do !

Its something I've been doing since a REALLY long time..Its one of the ingredients to a perfect start for the day. what is it?well..its the simplest thing ever !

Its a list of songs that you can hear while dressing up..In the morning for college/work/etc or even in the evening for a date or movies..from anything to everything !

It won't only elevate your mood but also make you feel special/sexy/beautiful/ whatever your aiming for ! :))

SO..here goes a list! (not according to preference)

1) The Pussycat Dolls : Don't cha (feat. busta rhymes)

2) Akon: Beautiful

3)  Mashonda: Back of the club

4) Madcon: Beggin 

5) Cassie: Me & You

6) Frankie Vallie: cant take my eyes of off you

7) Full Monty : title track

8) Katy Perry: I kissed a girl

9) Nadia oh : got your number (hear it here)

10) Lady Gaga: Paparazzi (<3 dis 1 ! )

11) David Guetta: Toy Friend (hear it here)

12) Black eyed Peas:  My Humps

These are some of my favorites..you could have a different taste in music..but the point is too play something that cheers you up & gives an adrenaline rush !

enjoy !