Fauve by Chanel

Hello Angel

 

There was a time when Eye Shadows were just not my cup of tea! My collection was limited to basic matte nudes. Literally!

 

Things have changed quite a bit since last 6 months or so. Not only as my collection grown but you can now spot many glitter based colors too! Last week i treated myself with possibly one of the most gorgeous gorgeous color - Fauve (90) by CHANEL. 

Ah...this color makes me want to wear eye makeup every single day. I find the color uber pretty. To those who own tons of eye shadows, this color may seem 'not so' special!! (i hope not tho, else this whole blog post becomes quite pointless!)

 

Here goes my best try at explaining the color - Taupe/purple shade with silver glitter. The color stays put for long without creasing. Texture is smooth allowing effortless blending. Love Love the cute packaging with a convenient sized mirror. Pricey but given the staying power and color, i say it's a keeper!

I was tad bit skeptical about how well the color would translate on application. No disappointment tho. The color looks equally pretty. 'Hypnotizing' by MAC is the closest dupe i could relate Fauve to.

What are your thoughts ladies?

Love



 

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Multi-Color | Review

Hello Angels

A new addition to Chanel's Les Beiges collection. Impulse to buy this bronzer was immediate when i spotted it on Chanel's counter 3 weeks back. And the decision to pick No.2 over No.1 (slightly more lighter than No.2) was also instant.

Yes, i have plenty of bronzers. So am in no way going to justify my purchase but by admitting that i simply fell for it and had to own one. 

For the amount i splurged, i was a little concerned if the product would disappoint me. But i stand corrected. I use it almost on a daily basis and the Chanel embossing is hardly visible now! So that says it...

It comes in 3 layers of shades - brick brown (as i would like to call it), a regular tan brown and a pearl white highlighter. Blending the 3 gives a lovely couture shade. I use the highlighter on apples of my cheeks, forehead and chin. Each layer is wide enough for individual use. The finish is amazing. Blends like a dream and gives a natural, flawless finish. 

Stress on finish again - Most powder bronzers and highlighters I've used, settles or makes pores and other bumps on skin a 'lil too obvious. But this powder is soo fine that it neatly blends and becomes your skin-like. 

I do realize this is of no relevance and does not contribute to the quality of the product either, but it smells heavenly...like seriously!! Bad news, they are launched as Limited Editions. So if you like the sound of it, give it a try NOW...

Cost $65

Let me know if you have already given this beaut a try. Which is your favorite Bronzer? Do you use a Bronzer at all?

Love

Holiday Picks | Make Up

Hello Angels

As you may know from my previous posts, Instagram and Twitter feeds am in London right now. That time of the year when i get to take a short break from work life and other commitments. Being a hard core advocate of 'Travel Light' policy, I thought it would only be appropriate to talk about my Travel Beauty picks...Click for a detailed review.

Foundation - Choice was obvious here, Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation 

Blush - Ysl Baby Doll Kiss&Blush in No.8. When on holidays, one hardly gets time to retouch or never really bother. But ofcourse who wants to look all pale and flushed?? So my pick was this beaut. Tried and Tested, this cream to powdery blush stays put for 5 hr +

Nars Lip Pencil in Yu - Its been my favorite, ever since i received them (Click Here). The color is quite bright. But i tend to dab them in required intensity only. I apply a layer of Vaseline underneath to moisturize my lips. The weather out here is quite dry

Bronzer - The cold, chill wind and dryness, leaves your skin quite pale and white! Chanel Les Beiges in No.2  is a new purchase. So far loving it. The product contains a light and a dark brown with a lighter highlighter shade. Combination of the 3, works very well for contouring. The packaging and embossing is a beauty.

Eye - I like to keep my makeup very light during holidays and hence skip on eye liners most days. To compensate plus to add a bit of definition, i use the Marc Jacobs Lolita Palette. Nothing too overboard yet does the job. Life saver

Last but not the least, there was a cheeky purchase at the Duty Free store. Duty Free shops are ideal for limited edition palettes. Like this one for example. I don't think one can find them in a local store. Value for Money. It houses a Concealer, compact, blush, 5 eye shadows, Mascara, Eyeliner Pencil, 2 Lip sticks and a gloss!!! Now how can i turn my back on something soooooo absolutely perfect??

I will post a detailed review on my return. Let me know if your interested? 

I may have taken few other bits too but these are the only items actually used! Let me know your thought? Any recommendations for shopping beauty products at London?

Love

Pink Love

Hello Angels

Am gravitating towards pink a lot lately. There was a phase when all you would spot me wearing was a red lippy and polish and now am reaching for all shades of pink. From lipstick - Blush - Nail polish.

Here are some of my most commonly reached for items this week. Since i have turned into such a nail paint freak, i cannot but stress on how much i love Essie's Lovie Dovie and Chanel's May. The latter was a gift from a dear friend on my b'day! Yes, she knows me veryyy well. It is a gorgeous muted pink and one of the best selling colors of Chanel. However, i am not a huge fan of  Chanel polishes when it comes to finish, compared to Dior. 

Chanel cream blushers are must haves. The one i own is Inspiration (64). The texture is creamy but whilst application it turns into a smooth powdery texture, making it a dream to work with. They come in several beautiful shades from dark to light. Easily blendable with bare fingers. Pop into a near by store and give them a try. 

Makeup Forever Mascara | Bobbi Brown foundation | Chanel Le Blanc Whitening Base | Chanel May Polish |  YSL Radiance Blush

Chanel Perfection Lumiere | Essie Lovie Dovie | Mac Pink Nouveau | Chanel cream blush Inspiration

Needless to say i incorporated all my favorite pinks and mandatory red for Valetines day special nail art...

So what's your favorite pink product? Be it a polish or nail paint. How do you like Chanel's May?

Happy Valentines Day my loves

Love

Chanel Love | Review

Hello my lovelies...
My twitter/Instagram followers are well aware of my recent cosmetic purchase. I left home for a pick me up shopping spree and this is what i returned with. It wasn't a random buy. A decent Red Lipstick and a Primer was on my wishlist for quite sometime now. Though it was a coincident that my research led me to 2 Chanel products. Not very healthy for my wallet. Lol

Chanel Rouge Coco 25
First the Red Lippy. I am very conscious when it comes to wearing a red lip. I own a Red lipstick from Elizabeth Arden's special edition. But not a big fan of it. When the Sales lady at Chanel counter tried this particular red lipstick on me, I told myself  'gal, u look pretty!!'. For the first time I felt I could pull off a Red lip. It applies smoothly and easily onto your lip. And stays put for a decent no of hours. You may have to retouch after 3 hrs. But no complaints. It isn't too bright. For me it is the Perfect red.
Cost $45

         
Chanel Le Blanc (light revealing whitening makeup base)
Moving on to the Primer. Frankly i am not a primer person. I don't feel the need to apply a primer most often and also believe they don't enhance your look much. But after trying out this product, i was converted. Out of the 3 shades available, i picked Rosee. The color of the primer is very whitish. But once you apply your foundation on top of it, it gives you a luminous look. Something we all wish to attain.

I love the texture and smell. Easy to apply and it does bring in a notetable change in your appearance. I may not use it everyday but when the occasion calls for glamour, i will definitely reach for this product. It is definitely expensive. But since it is not a staple product in my daily routine, it will last long.
Cost $90. SPF 35.

Needless to say, Chanel packaging defines luxury and style.

Additionally, if any of you need a Sigma discount of 10%, email to my contact address. Only if you genuinely intend to make a purchase before September month end. 

Which is your favorite Red lipstick and primer? Let me know so that i can experiment a little. What is your favorite Chanel product?

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New additions....

Hello Angels

We had a long weekend here in Dubai this time. Lonng weekends are always good especially when they allow more shopping time!!♥

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation

After my disaster with Estee Lauder Double wear, i was yet to repurchase another foundation. Till then Bourjois healthy mix was my go to foundation. I gave myself 2 options either repurchase another Estee Lauder, which i absolutely LOVE. Or try a new one. Given the nature of a beauty blogger i went with option 2!! No surprises there♥

I have never used a Chanel foundation before. This was one of my many justifications. I am yet to use this one, hence its too early for a review. However, i must say it carries gorgeous fragrance!  What are your thoughts about this foundation??

 Urban Decay Naked Palette 2

No introduction required for this winner here. Needless to say they rock in every way. It was a gift to me by my sister and i have been using them religiously since then. The perfect perfect palette. Most colors are with shimmer when compared to the original. Worth the price & a must have in every girls make up collection. I can brag about it all day long day...

Do you own one? 

Another Gift

 I rearranged my dresser. Mainly because of the new vintage/miniature table my parents got me. How adorable does it look? I use it to place a few of my cosmetics & i love the feels it adds to my dresser.♥

All set for another week plus looking forward to my swiss pars trip in 2 weeks. Exciting!♥

What do you guys think of my 'lil experimental shopping with Chanel foundation?

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My Very Own Chanel Cupcakes

Hellloo Lovelies..

I might be saying this quite often now, but am super duper excited for this blog post. a) because this is my 100th blog post b) I feel extremely happy about my baking skills now.

Don't we all LOVE cupcakes?? I do. Especially those gorgeous decorated ones. They are a bundle of joy to me. Always brings a smile without fail. I aww at the creativity and skill used to design them, which eventually led me into thinking why not acquire the skill myself??!!

So here goes...All i had to learn was to make a fondant decor. Google and You tube came in handy as always and helped me with the basics. Baking a cupcake is easy, and making a decor for it is even simpler once you get a hang of it. Since am a makeup plus handbag junky, i took my inspiration from my weakness! Sounds weird!! :) ♥

Someday i may own a Chanel Bag. Til then i can just create my own mini edible ones. What say?? 

I baked 3 Chanel Themed cupcakes

♥ A Classic Chanel Bag

♥ A Chanel Box

♥ A Lipstick

Its a chocolate cupcake with vanilla icing. For the decor i used white fondant. My store was out of black fondant unfortunately. But i manged to get hold of some coloring and painted them black!!

They turned out pretty good looking for a first timer. Woop Woop!! I was left with 2 extra cupcakes which i topped with Blue icing.

 Finally packed them away in beautiful Blue boxes. Set to be delivered to 3 of my Make up/ Chanel crazy friends! ♥ How did you like my firsthand at fondant decor? Would you like to see more designs?

Have a great weekend angels♥

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