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Lakme Absolute Baked Blush
Published on 2012-05-01 00:01:00
I am back, or sort of (my cousin has informed me if life gets this bad during allergy season, it might be time to consider surgery). I bought a couple of Lakme items in India during my most recent visit that I've been meaning to blog about for a while. I've had issues with the pricing, packaging, and yes even the quality of Lakme's blushes before. It felt overpriced for a blush that hardened and had zero pigment. It reminded me of the blush I used to borrow form my friend when I was a a tee [..] > read more
Sinus Update, Should Have Posts up Tomorrow or So
Published on 2012-04-02 23:31:00
I'm so sorry I've been away for so long without a word. I miss writing here. In fact, like i always keep saying, I have so many things to post about. Unfortunately, three or so years ago i developed allergies and I get them every spring and autumn and it is becoming worse every year. I haven't had a migraine free day since February and sometimes the pressure in my sinuses is so bad I figure these are my last days on earth (thankfully and hopefully not as it turns out). Last year I had a sinus in [..] > read more
Forest Essentials Madurai Jasmine and Mogra Light Day Cream
Published on 2012-02-13 11:45:00
I was so impressed with Forest Essentials' Ubtan that I decided to test their other products. My mother had been raving about the smell of Forest Essentials' Jasmine and Mogra Day Cream that I cautiously decided to try it. Why cautiously you ask? While my mom is my hero she is also not one of the chosen ones in make-up terms. To her. pink and mauve are the same, reds and pinks are "almost the same," shimmer and matte are "somewhat also the same," and well, need I say more? So while I trust her j [..] > read more
Top 10 Products of 2011: Chanel Silhouette Rouge Allure
Published on 2012-02-04 10:23:00
I'm a nude lipstick fiend. I don't get annoyed anymore by muggles who can't tell nudes apart, I've reached that elevated state of make-up nirvana. And in my nirvana I wear Chanel Silhouette lipstick (well most of the time anyways). Chanel's Silhouette lipstick and I have had a torrid love affair since time immemorial. The formula is divine, and while I always have to use a balm under any lipstick the Rouge Allure formula and this lipstick in particular is very gentle on my lips. And I love the [..] > read more
Top 10 Products of 2011: Forest Essentials Tejasvi Milk Facial Ubtan
Published on 2012-01-31 11:29:00
Yes, I know I'm late getting the top 10 products up but right now, my goal is to have them by the end of this week. It's a more noble goal than having them up by the end of this year. I was unsuspectingly preparing for an interview when I got majorly sick and then my baby started teething. After having a breakdown as he's growing up way too fast, I had to put everything on the back burner as I went into the uncharted territory of discouraging biting while nursing. All in all, I feel like Xena, w [..] > read more
Top 10 Products of 2011: Lakme Nine to Five Forever Silk Eyeliner in... Well ALL of the Shades
Published on 2012-01-07 09:47:00
I have a soft corner for Lakme. It does a desi girl's make-up loving soul good to see desi make-up brands. And even if I rant until I am foaming at the mouth because of their abysmal selection of foundation shades (the whole population of India seems to be categorized in all of four shades), I always check out their make-up when I'm in India. I had Lakme's Nine to Five Forever Silk Eyeliner in Gypsy Green in my make-up travel tote and never looked at it until, well late in December last year. A [..] > read more
10 Best Products of 2011 Biotherm Biosource Foaming Invigorating Cleansing Water
Published on 2011-12-30 09:56:00
After I had a baby, all days seemed to blur into one. However, I couldn't shake this gnawing feeling that something might be off. There might be something different in the next couple of days and then it hit me! It's almost New Year's. I have a bunch of postings I wanted to do and un update on the foreign service (yep, I know I said I would write one and I will, just after my interview is done and hopefully I can give a clearer picture on how I tackled it). So without further ado, here is the fi [..] > read more
Shade Spotter: Padma Lakshmi and Nars Kalahari (the Brown Girl's Must)
Published on 2011-12-05 09:06:00
Padma Lakshmi isn't one to really go overboard or even dramatic on the make-up. Nars kalahari is a great duo that will help achieve her look. On a personal note, I'm not even going to start by writing it's the only eyeshadow I'll ever need or want or have. We both know I'd be lying; there's no use in pretending. But Kalahari is the one duo from Nars that I find versatile and a great basic, flattering duo I think every brown girl would need in her arsenal. image source: Topnews.in > read more
Playing 'I Spy' with Priyanka Chopra's Make-up
Published on 2011-11-30 09:38:00
I was browsing the net when I chanced to see this picture of Priyanka Chopra's make-up posted by her on her website. Of course, I had to blog about it. It looks like she uses YSL's Effet Faux Cils mascara, Bobbi Brown's stick foundation, and a MAC blush that looks an awful lot like Peachtwist. What color do you think the blush is? image source: www.iampriyankachopra.com > read more
Bronze Glowy Look Part 2
Published on 2011-10-31 10:41:00
Hourglass Lash Lacquer, For the Latisse-less Amongst Us
Published on 2011-10-31 10:38:00
First off, sorry for the late updates. I flew solo (say it again slowly, it gives me shivers just merely writing this) with baby halfway around the world. I thought I was she-woman. I even roared. I started updating my blog and making a few videos, ready to hit publish. And then baby started teething. I have two words: Holy Frijole. Interpret as you wish. That aside, I used to love the effects of latisse. My whimpy lashes got a huge boost and I was sure I had a deer or two stalking me out of [..] > read more
Bronze Glowy Look Part 1
Published on 2011-10-31 10:22:00
Had a baby 3 weeks ago... So I am exhausted
Published on 2011-06-25 19:05:00
It's why I haven't posted much even though I promised. Two days after taking the foreign service exam I went into labour. I am a bit better now and will hopefully be able to update soon. A newborn us exhausting but we're both doing well (him more tha > read more
Updates Coming This Evening. Taking the Foreign Service Exam Today
Published on 2011-06-04 09:36:00
Wish me luck! I'm so scared. One of my greatest skills is that I'm a good student. If I could make a career out of being a student, I would. Except it needs to pay me well, so I couldn't go down that route. I'm very nervous and just had to post since > read more
Updates coming tomorrow, it's been a tiring month
Published on 2011-05-31 21:53:00
It's been a crazy month and I'll update on the craziness soon but for right now, I have quite a few updates, just have to edit and post them. I'll start posting them tomorrow and hopefully will be more vigilant about making sure my updates are on tim > read more
My Skin Care Routine
Published on 2011-05-04 08:03:00
My skin care routine consists of:lrp effaklar gel cleanerclarisonic delicate brushevenhealy pomegranate repair serumweleda wild rose eye creamlrp dermo pediatrics sunscreenmd forte IIalpha hydrox aha soufflecrystaliftmake-up used:dior stylish movetoo > read more
INTERVIEW: Ojas Rajani
Published on 2011-04-28 20:26:00
It's more like an interviewlet actually, considering I'm waiting to get the other half of the interview done. However, I am posting the small bit of information I have since it's been sitting in my 'to be posted' folder for so long. And if you saw En > read more
Colleen Francisca Make-up part 2
Published on 2011-04-27 12:35:00
VIDEO: Colleen Francisca Make-up part 1
Published on 2011-04-27 09:02:00
Tutorial: Colleen Francisca
Published on 2011-04-26 22:32:00
Here's the inspiration pic for the Colleen Francisca tutorial. Here's a list of the tools that I used: MAC 192 brush for foundation MAC 109 for bronzer, powder, and highlighter MAC 227 brush for eyeshadow MAC 252 for concealor Here's a list of the > read more
Kareena Kapoor Inspiration Pic (Mumbai Police Show 2010)
Published on 2011-03-17 12:45:00
Here you go, this is the inspiration pic. image source: www.bollywood300.onsugar.com > read more
Kareena Kapoor Make-up Look Part 2
Published on 2011-03-16 15:14:00
Kareena Kapoor Make-up Look
Published on 2011-03-16 15:13:00
Wet 'n' Wild Mellow Wine Blush: Latest Love
Published on 2011-03-09 22:17:00
In my undergrad, I used to browse the aisles of the CVS right next to my apartment. At some point I'm sure the employees at CVS would verify they could in fact see me on tape and I wans't some ghostly apparition come to haunt whatever new beauty prod > read more
Forgive me for being a bit lax, updates coming soon
Published on 2011-02-28 22:22:00
I went on vacation to Istanbul, ate the city, came back, and then ironically caught the flu over here. I am hopefully on the mend after 2 weeks of rest. Not only is it driving me insane (they don't have Golden Girls on Lifetime anymore) but feeling t > read more
Breaking News: Start Botox Earlier. Walmart Targets 8-Year-Olds With Anti-Aging Make-Up
Published on 2011-01-28 11:13:00
I'm having a slight WTF moment here reading this article. I'm not sure it's a joke or what. I sure hope it is. Because botox wasn't around when I was 10 (giving the anti-aging treatments 2 years to work here), so now I need something more heavy-duty. > read more
New York Times Article: Makeup From Japan to Your Mailbox
Published on 2011-01-21 12:26:00
I bumped into this interesting article on the love we share for Japanese make-up. I have always been so tempted to order from adambeauty.com but I alway get worried if the product will show up on my skin and how it will. Let me know what you think of > read more
Easy Everyday Look with Emphasis on Eyes
Published on 2011-01-21 07:12:00
Here's a tutorial I did on an everyday look i got requested. I have some reviews coming up and will get back to the comments. I am finally, FINALLY getting rid of the sinus infection that could have killed me but didn't. > read more
Malaika Arora's Make-up in Dabang Part 3
Published on 2011-01-09 00:12:00
*edit: I meant put the bronzer under the cheekbone and sweep up. no need to smile to find the place to put it. Also, I apologise for the lighting. I have a tough time with it and I am sorry it is so shabby. I have no idea what was different but suff > read more
Malaika's Inspiration pics
Published on 2011-01-09 00:11:00
I went through a bunch of pics and was able to find something decent to work with. > read more
Malaika Arora's Make-up in Dabang Part 1
Published on 2011-01-09 00:07:00
Malaika Arora's Make-up in Dabang Part 2
Published on 2011-01-09 00:07:00
Quick Blush Tutorial
Published on 2010-12-13 17:05:00
Since I had a request and I didn't need to edit (you have no idea how much of a trial this is: lots of crashing, screaming, tears, and mascara running down my cheeks dissolved in tears), here's a quick tutorial on basic blush placement. > read more
Maybelline Lash Stiletto: Pretty Good for Natural Looking Lashes
Published on 2010-11-30 23:02:00
I am a self-confessed drama queen when it comes to my mascara. If you can't tell I'm wearing it and if it doesn't look like Bambi needed a few strips of false lashes to achieve my lashes, then a mascara usually isn't for me. By some weird twist of fa > read more
Winter Work Make-up Part 1
Published on 2010-11-30 22:54:00
Here are a few picks I had for jazzing up your work make-up in the winter. Chanel Rouge CoCo in Venise It's not a 'kapow' red, it's reddish which veers more towards the warm rose. The formula is very moisturizing and it feels extremely light on. It > read more