The Vogue Diaries

Hello There,
Check out the recipe for Eggless vanilla up cakes.

Ingredients required to bake the cake 
Butter - 30gms
All-purpose flour - 60gms
Condensed milk- 100gms
Baking soda - 1/2tsp
Baking powder -1/4 tsp
Vanilla essence- 1/2 tsp
Food color 1/2tsp
Lukewarm water 1/4-1/2 cup water

One thing you must keep in mind that you should always mix the ingredients as per the measurements otherwise the cake will get spoiled.

Procedure to bake
 Step one 
Take a bowl and sieve the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
Add condensed milk, butter, and Vanilla Essence into the bowl and beat the mixture until its fluffy. After the consistency gets thick, add lukewarm water gradually until the ingredients are mixed well.
Make sure to measure all the ingredients on a kitchen scale before beating them.

Now that step one is done,
Let us move on to step

Step two 
Preheat the oven using micro+convection at 180°c for 2-3 minutes
Once the oven is completely heated,
Put the cupcake mold filled with batter into the oven and use the option convection and set the temperature at 170°c

PS- Temperature varies from one oven to another oven.

 Wait for a while for the cake to baked.

After 3 minutes, Cupcakes are freshly baked.

Step three
Icing for the cake.
I'm using this bluebird instant topping for icing.
Take a bowl and add the bluebird powder and add cold water to it and start beating it. Beat the cream until it forms a stiff peak and does not fall off the bowl.

Apply the cream to your cupcake and the yummy cakes are ready to serve.

Bon Appetite
Lots of Love,
Sneha .

Hey there!

I hope you're doing great.

Today I'm here to write a review for a very intriguing store.
Name Starts with Yellow but gives the vibes of mellow, Yellow Verandah' An iconic store that has contemporary homeware products.

The products with multiple color hues have reminded me of the great Indian Sculptors and I felt like these products are made by their descendants.

Products made of metal, wood and ceramic are very distinctive and unique.

The prices start at Rs. 200 and go on till Rs. 10000 depending upon the size.
My most favorite product from the entire product line is colorful metallic glasses and the most beautiful wall hangings.

I certainly haven't seen any handmade homeware store with a wide range of options.
The product line is incredible and if you're searching for best interior decors, trust me you're at the right place.
Do visit the store at Sarat City Capital, Hyderabad and buy some vintagey stuff for your home.

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Thank you for having a glance.

Lots of love,
Sneha Polapragada.  

Hey there!
Outfit for the fourth day of Navratri is Narayanapet Saree.
This Saree fabric is weaved from a village named Narayanapet in Telangana.

This beautiful saree is known for its traditional border which is the combination of red and gold threads.
The color hues of the saree are entirely different when compared to the other sarees.
The double shaded green, purple, red is known to be traditional Naryanapet saree colors.

These sarees are very lightweight and can be carried off in any age group.
They are very affordable and because of that, they got immense popularity in the market.

I used this beautiful green colored saree to dress up for one of the most beautiful paintings of Raja Ravi Varma - 'Radha in the moonlight'

This picture was painted in 1890 and it portrays Radha who sat by the riverside and thinking about her dearly Krishna.
This particular painting is one of my favorites and I really loved dressing up like Radha.

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I hope you've liked my attempt.

Do comment below and let me know your thoughts!

Lots of Love,
SP.

VenkataGiri Saree is known to be the pride of the Nellore district. These sarees are made and weaved in a small town called Nellore which is located in Andhra Pradesh.

These sarees are specialized in their fine weaving and also are known to be one of the softest and durable sarees.

This beautiful royal blue saree with the gold border is suitable for women of any age.
These handwoven cotton sarees can be worn in any climate without compromising your fashion panache and hey are being woven since 1700 during the time of the velugoti dynasty.

These sarees are iconic and women above 60 years find themselves very comfortable in them.
But for women who belong to my age group, will feel stunning as well as sophisticated without trying too hard.

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I really enjoyed filming a video with Venkatagiri Saree. I chose this fabric for Day three's Navratri's Outfit.

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South Indians have quite a lot of options for choosing a Saree for different occasions.
Saree is our pride and it defines our customs and culture.
I hope you've liked the Saree that I wore.

Thank you for having a glance.

Lots of love,
SP

I chose kalamkari saree as day two's outfit.
Kalamkari is one such fabric that has got a very unique and vibrant style.
The block printing technique has been found more than 2000 years ago and Kalamkari art is one of the famous block printing techniques.

Nine out of ten women pick up a kalamkari Saree which are light, crisp cotton and silk sarees that would never go out of trend.













These sarees have got beautiful prints on them. As in, the chapters of Ramayan and Mahabharata, prints of vegetables, flowers and so on!

The kalamkari sarees are weaved in Srikalahasti and Pedana Village from Machilipatnam.
The saree which I wore is from a village named Pedana which is located at machilipatnam.

Pedana Kalamkari is famous for vegetable block prints.
The kalamkari fabric is the cheapest among all the fabrics.
One meter cloth costs just Rs.100 and easily available everywhere.

This Kalamkari Saree is known to be a classic saree and has many takers right now, keeping the festive season in mind.
Not just millennials, but the baby boomers also love these sarees.
Every Damsel's choice is Kalamkari fabric when it comes to elegance and dignity.

Bohemian Jewelry goes very well with kalamkari fabric.
Being a sophisticated woman, I must say this combination is a time-bound fashion.

I paired up the saree with Bohemian chandbali hangings, a nose pin, and a long necklace which has got lord Venkatesan's Face as it's Lockett.
I curled up my hair to create a chic look.
A bindi completes the look like a festive one.

This is one such look that is available readily for everyone.

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Thank you for having a glance.

Lots of love,
SP

Hey there!

Navratri's season has started and I brainstormed for a while and came up with an idea of draping the handloom sarees that are particularly weaved from the south Indian region.
Saree is something that defines an Indian Woman. Being a South Indian I realized that the top-notch fabrics are weaved into sarees from the South region.
So, I had this idea of wearing only South Indian sarees for this entire Navratri season.
Nine Days, Nine different handloom sarees!

Day one:

Today, I wore a saree that belong to a place named Guntur and the name of the saree is known to be Mangalagiri Pattu Saree.














About Mangalagiri:

Mangalagiri is a fabric that is weaved in Guntur' a small town near Andhra Pradesh region.
These sarees are being weaved from 500 years now.
This fabric is very unique and one of my most favorite fabrics.

Every handloom connoisseur's preference is managalagiri fabric when it comes to gifting a saree to a temple.
This saree is a symbol of holiness and purity.

The yellow saree with violet checks is a very traditional combination of colors and my personal favorite.
This saree was given to me by my Peddamma. I paired it up with a zardosi blouse to make it look grand.
I wore a casual Peru, butta jumkhas, and a traditional nose ring to complete the look like a traditional one.















Saree: Mangalagiripattu
Accessories: kasula peru, Butta jhumkas, a Nose ring.

I hope you've liked this look of mine.
Thank you so much for reading my post.

Lots of love,
Sneha Polapragada

Hey there!

It's been so long since I've written something related to skin care.
In today's post I'm going to review about the skincare products that I use everyday.

I've been of fan of the brand Kamaayurveda for quite a long and It's been a long time since I started using these products.

I usually don't prefer using any skincare products particularly for the face because I am very choosy and rather prefer using homemade remedies.
But, for the first time, I tried using the Kamaayurveda products for my face.

Trust me, these are the best products ever.

Usually, when products are made out of plants, the manufacturers try to keep it very low concentrated.
But, in Kamaayurveda products the concentration of the essentials is very appropriate.

Tea tree oil :
I first tried using tea tree oil for treating the acne on my face. I mixed two drops of tea tree oil, mixed it with the moisturizer and applied it my face before sleep.
The pimple was cleared out within 12 hours. I haven't even found the scars of the pimple.

I'm really surprised by the results and its the best solution for treating the acne.

Rosewater:
I usually prefer spraying the rose water before going to sleep. It makes me feel fresh.

Nirampudi thailam:
This thailam works best for dark spots on the skin. My mother uses this oil frequently and we found a noticeable change.

Soap:
The aroma of these Ayurvedic soaps is amazing and they help to remove tan from the skin

Face foam:
This product is my travel buddy. I take him with me when I go on travel.

So, guys, kamaayurveda products are so friendly to my skin and I highly recommend these products for you all to use.

Purchase the products here:
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I hope you've liked my reviews.

Thank you for having a glance.

Lots of love,
Sneha Polapragada.

Hello there!

Its been so long since I've written a blog post.
I hope you all are doing great.

I've been to Ants Cafe on Sunday evening and I would love to share my experience at the Cafe.

Great surroundings. Yummy food. The AntsCafe which is nestled near Madhapur offers amazing contemporary food with a pinch of Indian flavors and aroma.

The infrastructure of the place is top-notch with glass walls and a lot of greenery around.
The ceiling has got pretty fairy lights which made the place look beautiful.

The charm of the cafe lies in two things.
One, the ambiance and the infrastructure.
Two, undoubtedly the food. It's quite cozy and impeccable.

I tasted stuffed vol-au-vent, stuffed mushrooms, chili panner for appetizers,
Veg Korean Pot rice for the main course and Custard Tart for dessert.















The food was served hot and it was a total mouth-watering.
I truly adore the ambiance and the presentation of the food.

What I wore to this place :










I wore dhoti pants which I got from a store in General Bazar
I paired it up with a short Kurti from Earthica.
To make a complete chic look, I wore an anklet that I got Tjori.com
The juttis are from Numaish exhibition.















PS: Do check out the similar outfit and tap on the images to shop my look .

Ratings for the restaurant :
Infrastructure: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Overall rating 4/5

Cost for two people : Rs.800-1000 approx

I would love to go back to the place and want to experience everything all over again.
So guys,
Do visit the place and experience the humble surroundings along with yummy food.

I hope you've liked my review and my dressup.
Thank you for having a glance at my post.

Lots of love,
Sneha Polapragada

Hey guys!

Hope you are doing great!

In today's post, we will discuss four ways to get collaborations with brands as an influencer.

When you come across a word influencer, the first thing that comes into everyone's mind is how does an influencer get all freebies?

One thing you must know here is, nothing comes for free. The things which are known to be freebies must be considered as the amount of effort and time an influencer spent to create content.

So basically, if you're a newbie, you need to put a little more effort to get collaborations with brands.

One :
Emails:
Sending Emails is one of the best ways to get in touch with brands. Every brand will have mail id for influencers to get in touch with.
We can give a brief description about us and our work, Contact information, attach the social media website links along with a media kit it required.
The brands will get you if your profile matches their requirement.

Two:
DM:
Sending Direct Messages on Instagram is similar to sending emails but in an informal way.
You briefly tell about your work and share screenshots of your insights.
Brands will directly talk you if they have requirements.
Sometimes, they share Emails to make the conversation formal.

Three:
Referrals and Blogger groups:

Referrals are the best way to get collaborations with newbies. If you have any friends from influencers, you can ask them to refer you for event launches and brand collaborations.
You need to maintain a huge network if you're an influencer.

Networking is something that helps with brand collaborations.

Four:
PR agencies

PR agencies are the third party who brings brands and influencers together.
To get in touch with PR agencies, you need to do a little research.
Try to find the best PR agencies in your city on google and try getting the mail ids.
Once you get the right mail ids, then its a boom.
You will get an opportunity to collaborate with brands more often if you get connected to PR agencies.

So guys!

These are the ways to get in touch with brands and to get collaborations.

I hope this article of mine, will help you with your initial collaborations.

Thank you for reading.

Lots of Love,
SP

Hazelnut cake is a Showstopping cake which never goes out of style though it has a little bit of old fashioned charm.

Feu Dessert Hyderabad has sent this cake to me on the occasion of my birthday.

The top layer of the cake is filled with chocolate ganache and it gave a luscious taste.
The inner layers of the cake have given a coffee-like taste and this taste is something very fresh from the routine.

Altogether, the cake tasted slightly chocolatey and minimally bittersweet. This is the newest combination of a cake I've ever had!

I've celebrated my birthday with this unique flavored cake which I believe has two emotions in it.
Sweetness for bringing in all the happiness for the entire year
Bitterness for letting go of all the unfortunate things that have happened throughout the year.

I would specially love to thank Feu Dessert for sending this cake for my birthday.
And guys,

If you wish to place an order of this cake, you can click here,
https://instagram.com/feuhyderabad?igshid=1o6z74wwat52x

Thankyou for reading my review.

Lots of Love,
SP

Hey there!
I hope you are doing great!

Today, Ive got to share very useful information with you all.
I've visited Super99 store recently and I really loved my experience spending the time there.

Super99 was initially called Store99
and was originally part of the Shahid Group which owned THS (The Home Store) & Sabka Bazaar. Store 99 was founded by Mr. Javed in 2007.

This store is partly novelty store and a grocery store.
We basically find everything in the store.
As in, stationery, confectionery, Home Decor, Snacks, Toys and many more.

The prices here are very economical and there are discounts across all the departments.
The interesting part about the pricing is, every product's price ends either with '99 or '9 .
I found this product pricing very unique and so do the store.

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There are four outlets in the city.

L5 - Shop No. 1 & 2, 4th floor Next Galleria Metro Rail B7, Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad, Telangana 500082

Shop No. L1-1,2,3, LGF L & T Mall, Hitech City Rd, Hitech Citiy, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081

Shop No. F-29 & F-30, First Floor, Survey No. 64(part APIIC Software Layout, Mindspace Road, Inorbit Mall Rd, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081

Capital Mall, Shop No 2F - 113, Second Floor, Sarath City, Gachibowli - Miyapur Rd, Whitefields, Kondapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500084


Do visit the nearest store and shop your favorite products. 

Thank you for reading my post.

Lots of Love,
Sneha Pola

If you ask 10 people about their favorite flower, 9 out of 10 would answer it to be rose.
It is indeed easy for me to answer because I am one of the fans of rose flowers.
The petals of rose unfurl slowly, gently and softly and the colors choices are so vivid.

Flowewali is a Hyderabad based company who offers handcrafted flower bouquets and crafts amazing rose flower bouquets.

The brand is synonymous with luxury, innovation, and style.

The bouquets are very unique and they are the combination of fresh roses and eternal roses.
These eternal roses stay at least for a year.

The combination of red and golden roses is my most favorite style of presenting the bouquets.

Flowerwali is basically B2C and they offer home delivery as soon as the bouquets are made.

The bouquets will stay fresh up to 4 days and they have a really good fragrance.

I received these beautiful flowers on the occasion of my birthday.
The bouquet is made of square shape and 'HBD Gorgeous ' is engraved on one of
the petals of roses.

I would love to thank flowerwali for making an effort of sending these beautiful roses for my birthday.

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You can place your orders here:
https://instagram.com/flowerwali?igshid=xogf18opapb4


Thankyou for reading my reviews.

Lots of love,
Sneha Polapragada.