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VR Sales Season Review!

So this is the first Guest Post at the LifeInSurat Blog!

Nikita (blogger here) was asked to review the Sale Season going at VR Surat and gauge the customer experience. This is what she had to say -

Blogger - Nikita Kantharia

Photo Courtesy - Chintan

"Who doesn’t like shopping? And if at all anywhere discount is mentioned then I don’t know what to say next :p Discounts while shopping is actually just like a yummy chocolate cake with a cherry on top!

Last week I got the chance to cover the amazing Sale story at the hottest shopping destination of town - VR Surat and check how shoppers feel about the same... here is my review -

BIBA

I started the review with BIBA.

The moment I entered the showroom, there my eyes lit up literally... The Colors had such a positive impact on me.

The whole showroom is very well arranged and filled with ethnic wear for women. BIBA offers outfits such as Anarkali, Kurta, Churidar, Dupatta. Amazing prints with bright colors and hues surely make you splurge! 

I also liked the long skirts from BIBA which reminded me of Kareena Kapoor in Kurbaan! The print and the artwork are the reflections of various cultures of India.

Bombay Dyeing

The next stop was Bombay Dyeing - the most respected name in styling home. 

It’s a one-stop destination for Stylish linens, towels, home furnishings, leisure clothing and a blissful range of almost all home utilities.

By the arrangements of merchandise you can make out that they have left no stone unturned to delight their customers. Amazing stuff at really affordable rates!!

Clarks

Importance of good pair of shoes... Ask Cinderella! A new pair of shoes changed her life.

From classy boots for men to trendy and fashionable heels for women, Clarks has a huge collection.

Pick up a style and walk away with poise. My personal craving for awesomely groovy and trendy fashion ends here. I found myself a classy bag :) You definitely can dazzle your wardrobe with the amazing collection for both men as well as for women.

Desi Panache

Each girl wishes to have pocket friendly fashion accessories for herself. Desi Panache is one stop fashion accessories destination. I found their tagline "Divas do it with style" very catchy. 

I found each of the product very unique; reason being they are very modern and chic and with the touch of Indian-ness in them. The store has trendy modern apparels, beautiful bags, belts, and many other fashion accessories.

KERI

KERI brand itself is a perfect blend of sweet and savor... and so is their collection. KERI is a perfect blend of Indian folk crafts n contemporary styles.

Clothing line for men is also amazing.

I even found very trendy bags here.

Products at KERI mostly are handcrafted and that is reflected in their quality.

Marks And Spencer

The latest lifestyle and fashion stop for all the fashion lovers.. i just loved the simplicity and quality of the collection here.

Be it men’s formal wear to casual ones, they are simply awesome. I liked the collection for women which includes formal, semi-formal and casuals.

Very comfy collection is showcased for all the seasons. 

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Portico

Portico Newyork itself has created the niche for itself with trend setting bed, bath and top of bed solutions. I was awestruck by the wide array of product which includes soft furnishing, Utopia range of bed and bath linen for the youth.

The colors were really vibrant and mesmerizing. I enjoyed seeing the wide range of bed sheets, spreads, blankets, towels; towels gift sets, shower curtains and what not.

I personally got to know about Soya Bean Fibre quilts, anti-mite and anti-bacterial pillows as well as eco pillows.

I found them extremely design-centric and lovely.

Shoppers Stop

The symbol of the brand Shoppers Stop, which is created out of the initials 'SS' gives one a cue of infinity & delivers the message of the infinite possibilities that the brand promises.

Shoppers Stop today presents the widest range of premium brands like French Connection, And, Being Human, Lee, Tommy Hilfiger, Esprit, Van Heusen, Pepe Jeans to name a few.

I must say this is perfect destination from where you can buy all the stuff to keep everyone happy at home.

SWAROVSKI

SWAROVSKI is the premium brand for the finest crystal elementsThe detailing part of the jewelry was excqusite.

Wrist watches were the major attraction for me. Other than that there is huge range of neck pieces, earrings, rings and all that bling we girls love! Discounts on these beautiful products are just “Sone Pe Suhaga” (Oops, I mean crystals pe.. :P )

The Body Shop

The Body shop is all about rejuvenating your persona with the finest aroma and gentle care. Not just women but these days I suppose men have become more conscious towards cosmetics.

Wide array of shower gels, fragrances, creams and other bathing accessories can be found here. They do have introduced good combos as discount offers.

Vero Moda and ONLY

I completely fell in love as soon as my eyes got stuck on their collection. Vero Moda is all about trendy fashion. Be it denims or cropped ones, it will just make you go “wow”.

The cute heart printed red shirt from ONLY was trendy. I found printed blazer very funky that can definitely be accessorized with some good neck-piece or so!

A super experience all in all. And really glad that i could post my experiences on this blog for others to read.

And the last week of the SALE is still on! Don't sulk... Go Shop! :)"

 

Father's Day Gifting Guide. #Surat

It's almost Father's Day! And across Surat thousands of people are still struggling with the annual question of what to buy for their dads :P Don't we all find it so much harder to buy gifts for our Dads than our Moms. With Moms we almost always know what she would want and with Dads we are almost always uncertain and end up gifting a Coffee Mug with a fancy quote or a Photo Frame or a Pen! Not done!

So this Father's Day i teamed up with VR to find the perfect gifting ideas for your dad, and compiled this list of thoughtful and useful things you can gift your Dad this Father's Day. Things that your Dad would actually want and use!

Here is the list -

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Gift Idea No. 1 - The “Essentials For Him” hamper from Forest Essentials - Rs. 3000

This can definitely make a great gift this Father’s Day! Check out how the hamper looks below

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The Forest Essentials Store at VR Surat -

Gift Idea No. 2 - Buy him a MODI Kurta! - Rs. 4000

Fashion is for fathers too! Buy him a Modi Kurta from Jade Blue! #LatestInFashion

Gift Idea No. 3 - A City-Ride Bicycle for your Adventurous Dad - Rs. 5000 to Rs. 13000

Pick up a City-Ride Bicycle at SportsXS for your health conscious/adventure loving dad!

Gift Idea No. 4 - Imported cream cheese flavors from Gourmet West - Rs. 495

‘Say cheese’ to your Foodie Dad with these imported cream cheese flavors from Gourmet West.

Gift Idea No. 5 - A Bowling Session at SVM Bowling - Rs. 200

Let’s see who strikes better! Bond with your Dad with some bowling at SVM.

Gift Idea No. 6 - Cufflinks from Swarovski! - Rs. 5000 to Rs. 7000

Up your Dad’s style quotient! Gift him these elegant cufflinks from Swarovski.

Gift Idea No. 7 - The Blue Harbour Holiday Collection - Rs. 1299

The Blue Harbour Holiday Collection T-shirts from Marks & Spencer will keep your Dad feeling fresh and super comfy. Also the color range is simply superb! #CoolCasuals

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Gift Idea No. 8 - The Trekking Bag from Wildcraft! - Rs. 5995

The travel instinct in you probably come from your father. It’s time you paid it back to him with this awesome trekking bag from Wildcraft!

Gift Idea No. 9 - "White Musk For Men” fragrance from The Body Shop - Rs. 1695

A scent as original and classic as your father! The “White Musk For Men” fragrance from The Body Shop will make a gift your Dad is sure to love.

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Gift Idea No. 10 - Bond over the Best Movie Experience in Town - Rs. 350

Enjoy the latest movie in luxurious comfort with your Dad at the Insignia Lounge! #ForMovieBuffs

So these are a few suggestions from us (Me and the VR Team). We have tried to keep various personality types and various budgets in mind while preparing this. You can also make your own little hamper choosing multiple ideas from here and adding a few of your own and really make it special for the big man in your life :)

Also do let me know if you like this post and if this was of some help to you. Would really appreciate that. Here is me signing off and hoping you find that perfect gift for your Dad which says that you really appreciate him for all the hard work he puts in for the family :)

Godspeed.