"The best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural" - Calvin Klein, American fashion designer, also known for his perfumes, watches, and jewellery. This is easier said than done. For the natural look, finding an appropriate foundation or makeup base in the right shade and then finding the best way to apply it - do this and more than half your job is done. The rest of the task is not as difficult. Most of the times, the foundations available in India (both Indian and international brands) have such limited shades that it becomes quite difficult to get a close match for your complexion. Even if you manage to get that right, getting the perfect finish, coverage, staying power and all other required qualities in one foundation is not just difficult but a never-ending process of trial and error.
Now let me narrate my Kryolan TV paint stick experience to you.....
"The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another's, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises" - Leo Buscaglia
Some years back, I had read an article by this name in a leading newspaper. I had also just seen the film, 'The Devil Wears Prada'; so naturally this too caught my eye.
So, what does the line actually mean? - 'The Devil wears Prada When God is not in Gucci'
Indian Beauty Cafe was recently honored with the Liebster Blog Award! Here, I would like to thank my blog-buddies who graced me with this award: Apoorva (http://apoorvathinks.blogspot.in/) Swati R (http://serendipitybyswatir.wordpress.com/) Smita (http://smitazzworld.blogspot.in/) Sudhaa Gopinath (http://shadesforduskywomen.blogspot.in/) Poorva (http://beauty-fulljourney.blogspot.in) Niesha (http://www.indianbeautyforever.com) Thanks a lot for this award.
"Nothing revives the past so completely as a smell that was once associated with it." Vladimir Nabokov, the late multilingual Russianwriter and poet could not have been more right. Smells play a significant role in recalling past memories and incidents. A mere shampoo can take you back to your childhood where your mother used to lovingly wash your hair with a similar-smelling one. Not all smells recall pleasant memories, though. In his childhood, Mr. B came across a worm or insect that smelt (according to him, exactly) like coriander leaves. The result - Till date, Mr. B cannot stand the smell of coriander leaves as it reminds him of the unfateful encounter with that worm or insect with which he obviously did not have a nice time. Mind you, it is only the coriander leaves that are banned from his dishes, not the coriander seeds or the powder. Those are still okay. The Carnival deo spray by Avon is unique and does not remind me of anything from my past. However, when I do spray or sniff it, I visualise myself in a field full of roses and citrusy scents. Let me tell you further......
"Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax"- these are the words of the late German philosopher, Arthur Schopenhauer. Just as warmth softens wax, a little politeness in your personality adds gentleness and makes you a wonderful human being. As for these facial wax strips, they definitely soften and melt with warmth but are they polite to your skin? Come, follow me and find out....
"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth", so said Mike Tyson, the American professional boxer who obviously spoke from his experience inside the boxing ring. By the way, I last saw Mr. Tyson in the hit comedy film, 'The Hangover' and that entire sequence involving the tiger was hilarious, I think.
"The oil can is mightier than the sword" - said Everett Dirksen, the late American politician. It is so true. When it comes to make-up removal, I consider oil to be my 'bestest' friend. Like most of you, I love make up. And, like most of you, I hate spending time to remove it, at the end of the day. I tried using wet wipes (J&J, Himalaya) but did not find it good enough. I felt that it took more time and also stretched the skin a bit. I also tried make-up removers but they need to be used with cotton. So, additional work and time! And, of course, if you need to buy separate removers for eyes or lips, then additional products too!!! Also, God knows, what has gone into their making... That is when I stumbled upon oils!
I have a Lip Balm OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). I need to apply my lip balm every now and then, whether my lips are dry or not. I need to have lip balms everywhere - under my pillow, on the table, in my dresser drawer, in my handbag, everywhere. I wonder if my lips really are as dry as they pretend to be when they see a lip balm around. I wonder if I really need to use my lip balm as much as I do. So I have tried a lot of them and found that every girl needs atleast 3 different types of lip balm in her life. Each type has a different purpose and they are:
I'm Jennifer Bobby - author, photographer and creative mind behind Indian Beauty Cafe. I created this blog to share my passion for beauty, makeup, and lifestyle. I would love to have you join my journey and share your experiences along the way...
