FOTD - Maquillage GR747 Eye Shadow and Givenchy Rouge Interdit Shine 09 Beige Shine

Today's look uses Maquillage GR747 Eye Shadow and Givenchy Rouge Interdit Shine 09 Beige Shine. I got the Eye Shadow from Old Cow, and the Rouge Interdit at Duty Free.


Maquillage GR747 Eye Shadow is a sparkly, moss green. I used it on it's own, without any highlighting. It's a great neutral. I lined my eyes with Barry M Intense Black Eyeliner Pen, and applied two coats of Paul and Joe Waterproof Mascara 01.

Givenchy Rouge Interdit Shine 09 Beige Shine is sheer and natural.

I primed my face with Givenchy Acti'mine Make-up base and applied Sisley Instant Perfect around the eyes, nose, and mouth. I smoothed on a bit of Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in Natural Radiance, and applied Lunasol EX03 Natural Bronze to my cheeks.

Today's beauty kit.

We had a fun time at Indi Joe's, and even made it back to the office in time!

FOTD - Lakme Purple Oasis Eye Color Quartet and Lakme Aqua Shine Lip Color in Coral

Today's look is based around Lakme Purple Oasis Eye Color Quartet and Lakme Aqua Shine Lip Color in Coral. I'm wearing a deep, jewel toned Kurti today, so I wanted jewel-toned eye makeup too.



The new Fall 2009 Lakme Purple Oasis Eye Color Quartet from the Beauty Sutra Collection is a gorgeous combo of lilacs and purples. The colours blend very easily, and are packed with pigment. The colours have just a bit of warmth so that they don't look tool cool against an Asian complexion.

I lined my eyes with Barry M Eyeliner Pen 3, and layered the dark purple shade from the Purple Oasis Eye Quartet on top. I applied two light coats of Paul and Joe Waterproof Mascara 01.

I primed with Clarins Instant Light Complexion Perfector in 04 Gold Shimmer.

My foundation is the fabulous Guerlain Parure Extreme 03.



Lakme Aqua Shine Lip Color is gorgeous!

I highlighted my cheeks with Givenchy Prisme Again! in 07 Crazy Pink.

Today's lineup.

I've had a very long day today, but fortunately we get to have a team lunch at Indy Joe's tomorrow and I get to see a couple of people I haven't seen since last summer, so that will be a nice break from the grind.

FOTD - Lakme Peacock Eye Color Quartet and Lakme Nine to Five Colorfix Lip Duo in Champagne

Today's look is built around Lakme Peacock Eye Color Quartet and Lakme Nine to Five Colorfix Lip Duo in Champagne.




I dabbed on a bit of Sisley Instant Perfect under my eyes and around my nose and mouth, then smoothed on RMK Powder Foundation EX 102. This is the best powder foundation ever for dry skins. It also has a shimmery component, so that you can highlight your cheeks and other areas of your face to avoid a matte, flat look.

Lakme Peacock Eye Color Quartet has gorgeous, shimmering jewel tones with great colour payoff. This palette has deep emerald, blue, bronze, and brown.

Lakme Nine to Five Colorfix Lip Duo in Champagne is a long lasting lip colour with a matte base lip colour and a shiny, fixative gloss to apply on top. It's very moist, and not drying like the other long-lasting lip colours I've tried by Lancome and L'Oreal.

I applied Lunasol EX03 Natural Bronze on my cheeks.

I lined my eyes with Barry M Intense Black Eyeliner Pen and applied two Coats of Paul and Joe Waterproof Mascara 01.

Today's beauty lineup

Now I'm ready to sit in front of the laptop all day!

More customers have arrived today, so I will be busy with 7 customers from 4 countries this week. Hopefully things will go smoothly!

Lamke Lipsticks from Bangalore Central

Yesterday, I got a Rs. 50 voucher from the Lakme counter at Bangalore Central, so I went back and redeemed it today! I got four lipsticks: N654; 661, D417 and 662.

N654 is a limited edition nude lip color by Manish Malhotra.


662 is a pretty pinkish matte neutral from the Summer 2009 Bridal Sutra Collection.

D417 is a sheer coral, a limited edition Freespirit Lipcolor, also from Manish Malhotra.

Enrich Matte 662 is a browny neutral from the Summer 2009 Bridal Sutra Collection.

Each lipstick cost 220 Rupees, and I got 50 Rupees off my purchase, so I got a very good deal!

FOTD - Lakme Aqua Shine Lip Color in Patina and Lakme Eye Color Pot in Quartz and Jade

Today's look uses some products from yesterday's Bangalore Central Lakme haul: Lakme Aqua Shine Lip Color in Patina and Lakme Eye Color Pot in Quartz and Jade. It was really rainy today and I need makeup that wouldn't disintegrate in the humidity. My hair is still wet from the shower.

I used a combination of Lamke Eye Pots in Jade (crease) and Quartz (to lid and brow). These shadows are humidty resistant.

On my lips, I'm wearing lakme Aqua Shine Lip Color in Patina, a sweet pink.

I primed with Givenchy Acti'mine Make-up Base in Poetique Tulip. I applied Sisley Instant Perfect around my eyes, nose and mouth.

No foundation today, just Banila Co. Let Me Finish BB Cream SPF 27++.



I set my makeup with Suqqu Polish Face Color EX-01 Omowa.

I highlighted my cheeks with Givenchy Mini Prisime Again! in 01 Beautiful Pastel. I also got my eyebrows threaded at the hotel spa! They're so good...they go where tweezers never could!

I lined my eyes with Barry M Eyeliner Pen No.3 and applied two coats of Paul and Joe Waterproof Mascara 01.

Today's beauty line-up.

Barry M Eyeliner Pen No.3 and Lakme Aqua Shine Lip Color in Patina, which has a sponge tip applicator.

I went shopping again with one of my customers from Denmark, and we both bought clothes and makeup. Stay tuned for my next post on my Lakme lipstick haul!

Lakme Haul from Bangalore Central

When I got to Bangalore Central, I headed for the Lakme counter to check out their Autumn/Winter collection. I picked up some lipsticks, new A/W eye palettes, and a couple of Eye Pot cream shadows in Jade and Quartz from the Summer 09 Bridal Sutra Collection.

I got two of the Lakme Aqua Shine Lip Colors in Coral and Pink, as well as a Nine to Five Colorfix Duo in Champagne, a long-lasting lip colour.

The two Lakme Eye Color Quartets in Peacock and Purple Oasis have stunning colours. Interesting, the eye shadows are manufactured in Taiwan, and the lipsticks in Germany, even though Lakme is owned by Hinstuan Unilever. The products are very high quality.

I managed to pick up some very Desi sandals for my friend's wedding in Kerala. I'm wearing a Salwar Kameez with similar jewel insets, so these shoes will go perfectly with my outfit!

I'll be doing a FOTD with some of my Lakme goodies tomorrow...another day of shopping with our customers....

FOTD - Simple Makeup for a South Indian Lunch

I wanted a very simple look today, because I was going to a family lunch at a friend's sister's house. I'm wearing a bit of Clarins Insant Light Complexion Perfector in 04 Gold Shimmer, with a bit of BB Cream (Banila Co Let Me Finish) under the eyes and on areas that needed more coverage.

On my eyes and cheeks, I'm wearing Lunasol EX03 Natural Bronze. No powder today. I'm wearing just a bit of coral gloss, Clarins Gloss Appeal 05.


I lined my eyes with Barry M Supersoft Eye Crayon No. 2 and applied a couple of coats of Paul and Joe Waterproof Mascara 01. The reason why I wear waterproof mascara is because it's very damp and humid in Bangalore right now, and non-waterproof eye makeup would slide onto your cheeks!

Today's Beauty lineup.

Meanwhile, I stopped off at Bangalore Central and got all kinds of Lakme goodies from their Fall/Winter 2009 Collection! But that's the next post....