An Indian's Makeup Blog

If there ever was a Kim Kardashian look to replicate - this would have to be it.

Why ?

Coz its easy peezy.

No blending. No layering. No crease job. Nothing. Just a bronze shadow all over lid and along lower lash line.

Kim K and no black eye liner ! Stop the presses ! But I sense there is theme here. One of softness. Notice how her hair is lighter too... Just don't ask me about them lashes.

Remember when Ginnifer Goodwin did something similar with a bright gold shadow ? We loved that look and tried to replicate it too !

Why ?

Coz its easy peezy.



Love,
Indian Girl

and we put it to rest. Err...test.


Love,
Indian Girl

How gorgeous is this dressy messy hair style on Sonam Kapoor !


To say I’ve been obsessed with figuring out how to go about it is an understatement.

Because I didn’t have the faintest of clue I asked, stylist Juan Carlos Maciques from Rita Hazan Salon in New York City to put me out of my misery. Maciques has styled the likes of Kardashian sisters (who never have a bad hair day) and was equally excited about the look. “It’s a very modern take on an up-do. Looks fresh because it's an uncontrived hair style. There is a balance between messy and polished.” says Maciques and I agree.

Totally.

Continue reading the How To part of this story here on Vogue India's Website. Gimme a thumbs up if like what you learned !

Love,
Indian Girl

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*****This contest has ended. Winners have been contacted via email.****


This time around we have partnered with the wonderful folks at Cover Girl to sponsor a giveaway for all of you lovely ladies who are back in school !

But that's not the only exciting part - we were lucky to have CoverGirl celebrity makeup artist, Molly R. Stern create these amazing face charts with three CG inspired looks, perfect for back to school/fall season ! How awesome is that !

Look #1 - Nine Lives Everyday


Look #2 - Turn That Brown Upside Down


Look #3 - Glance In The Grass


Giveaway

Pick your favorite look and enter for a chance to win all the products used to create that look ! That means there will be a total of three winners - each one will receive the products used to create the look of their choice.

How To Enter The Giveaway

There are two easy ways to enter this giveaway. If you do both, it will give you two entries and that means twice as many chances on winning all the products used for your favorite look !

1. Simply leave a comment below stating which of the three looks was your favorite. Also leave your email address, so I know where to reach you at !

or

2. Follow me on Twitter, tweet about the giveaway / shout out your favorite look !

RT @Indiangirl Back to school makeup giveaway An Indian's Makeup Blog - 3 winners ! Pick your look and win it ! RT to Enter http://tinyurl.com/3695vpn

http://twitter.com/IndianGirl

This contest is open to US residents. All local, state & country laws apply. Contest ends on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 8 PM CST. I'll be picking out the three winners randomly and announcing them the next day!

Love,

Indian Girl

I am determined to make grey work for me. I always feel like grey isn't my best color but I love how good it looks on so many brown peeps ! This time around I tried grey taupe look with one of my favorite drugstore eyeshadow trio - The Sally Hansen Eye color Trio - The Storm.

Products Used :

Khuraira Dark Circle Primer
Khuraira Concealer
Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Eye Color Trio - The Storm
L'Oreal HIP Navy Kohl Eye Liner




Love,
Indian Girl

I've never been to a Masquerade party. Never been invited to one.

Besides shouldn't you be friends with the Ambassador of Italy or the Queen of England for that ?

Even if I were to be invited I wouldn't have the faintest clue on what I should wear or how I should dress up for it. If the Smashbox Masquerade Collection is any clue looks like the recurring look would be one of soft pink cheeks and lips, paired with dark seductive mysterious eyes.


The Masquerade Eye Shadow Palette($35) is no doubt the queen of this ball. The sleek navy blue metallic compact houses nine mega pigmented satin eye shadows that blend in mere seconds to create several different looks. Plus the taupe shade on the top right could substitute for your eyeshadow powder in a pinch. The swatches will speak for how dense the shades are - absolutely packed with color.



The Lip Enhancing Gloss in Disguise ($19) is true to its name. The moment I laid eyes on it, I thought it was the most delicate yet fierce shade of pink I'd ever seen. With the gold flecks it does look like a winner. But none of that translates onto my lips when worn on its own. It could be any other golden pink lip gloss. But it does have a certain knack of adding life to otherwise dull matte lipsticks.



Here I have it over CG Simply Ageless Blush in Lush Berry.

Next up - The Baked Fusion Soft Lights Palette in Fusion ($32). Light , fair, medium , olive skin tone ladies, repeat after me - Hallelujah. Since I didn't get any sun this summer, I am quite excited about this highlighter. Its a frosty soft pink that when applied to the higher planes of my face gives a gorgeous frosty glow. With a bit of contouring I might be able to pull off the high cheek bones structured face.

I love frosty highlighters in fall / winters but not in summer. If I had managed to get a shade or two darker I wouldn't have been as excited about this. On my darker skin it would have just looked like a patch of white frost running down my nose or the sides of my face. When I'm darker I prefer more of a golden / bronzy highlighter than a frosty pink one. The Baked Fusion Soft Lights in Starburst would be my ideal pick for darker skin.

Overall - the eyeshadow palette is a must must have for fall - $35 well spent. The mystic, dark shadows are sure to get your eyes noticed - Masquerade ball or not .

Love,
Indian Girl

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Its been a week. And some week it has been. Got back home after a week on the road and I am ecstatic ! I enjoy traveling. It thrills me to make a list , pick out essentials, pack a bag, get out and do things. I love it !

But the only thing that excites me even more is getting back home. Guess I am a home body in some ways.
no more hotel rooms
no more junk food
no more eating a large pizza

Blame Pizza Hut for the stupid deal - any pizza , any size, any toppings - $10. I never pay heed to these junk food deals but there is something about not being at home that makes you wanna...

Are you a home body too ?

I do miss the TV and room service.

To calm me down & to get me back to my unshakable zen like persona - I opted for a very simple makeup routine today. I don't like having too much on my face when I am looking for calmness. If I could I'd go with nothing but its never been a good idea. So I opted for three light weight products.

My Om Shanti Products

Covergirl Tru Blend Pressed Mineral Foundation - 04 Soft Honey
Covergirl Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush - Plush Peach on my lips and cheeks
Rimmel London Max Volume Flash Mascara - Extreme Black

That's it - just three products !




I am crushing big time on the CG Simple Ageless Blush - Plush Peach ($10.50). A gorgeous deep peach color that totally works on my NC 40 skin tone. It has an amazing texture - so easy to blend and very moisturizing thanks swirls of Olay Regenerist Serum. I used it on my cheeks and lips. Though its just me saying it - the peachy, soft, youthful makeup is adding to my zen. I swear it is. Well, I look calmer thanks to this angelic peach but I feel calmer thanks to my bff and sister.

Shout out to my bff & my sister for always being there for me.

Om Shanti.

What About You ?

I do have a few questions for you.

What helps you get your zen back on ?

Who do you wanna give a shout out to, today ?

Love,
Indian Girl

PS : I will be giving away the CG blush along with some more products next week ! Stay tuned ! Only thing better than finding a great product is sharing it with y'all ! Lots of love...