FOTD: Everyday Rosy-Glow Winter Makeup

Hi Everyone!

I have always liked to wear regular make-up. Something that can be carried comfortably, not something that stands out too much.

So here is look that I have been wearing more often than others, these past few weeks.

Its a soft dewy look that I carry more comfortably in winters. In summer time my skin is too oily to carry this look. 

In this photo I was standing facing the window on a sunny day.

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Products Used for This Look:

1. Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse
2. Face Vanishing Act Concealer 
3. Maybelline Clear Glow All In One Powder
4.Maybelline Dream Touch Blush Shade 07
5. Maybelline Eyeshadow Quad in Wine Pink
6. Himalaya Kajal
7. Elle 18 Liquid Eyeliner in Blackout
8. Maybelline Hyper Curl Volum Mascara
9. Davis Lipliner in True Pink
10. Maybelline Moisture Whip Lipstick in Pure Plum

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What do you think of this look? Share your opinion with me in the comment box below.

Take Care!!

Product Review: Oriflame Pure Colour Nail Polish Mini in Midnight Blue (30803) and a Festive Spirit: NOTD in Moons in Midnight!

Hey All!

I bought the Oriflame Pure Colour Nail Polish Mini in Midnight Blue (30803) but hadn't got around to using it. But as it got colder and foggier I thought to myself,  "Winters is a season for dark colours and some shine". So I combined the two for this NOTD. And then I thought, "Lets add a review too". 

So here goes......

What the Brochure Said: 

Glossy, high-shine nail polish in a wide range of exciting shades. Gorgeous finish, fantastic colours.

Price: INR 129/- for 6ml

 My Thoughts:

The product comes in a transparent, cylindrical glass bottle with a black screw cap. The lettering in silver looks pretty. The brush is good and helps an even application. The formula is a nice consistency that applies smoothly without uneven patches. You need at least two coats for true colour. On application of three coats the nail polish lasts upto 4-5 days till it starts to fade from the tips of the nails. It gives a lovely finish. There are really tiny shimmer particles which give it a slight pearly finish. The product dries fairly quickly. I was able to remove it fairly easily using a regular nail polish remover. 

Pros:

1. Good packaging.
2. Good brush which helps smooth application.
3. Gives true colour in two coats.
4. Lasts 4-5 days.
5. Good finish.
6. Dries quickly.
7. Easily removed.

Cons:
None really.

Overall Verdict:
 This is a great product at this price point.  4.75/5!

 And here's the NOTD!!

Which colours from this range have you tried? Tell me in the comment box below..

My December 2014 Fabbag

Hey Everyone!

How's your first day of the new year? Going well for me. I'm just uploading all my pending blog entries.There are a fair few....

The December Fabbag came with lovely chocolatey wishes. Read on to find out more..................

The December bag is a bright Christmassy red with checks embossed on the fabric itself. Its a handy bag for organising make-up, or a travel kit while on the move.

So what did Fabbag bring this time? 

 It all started with chocolates..... Yummyyyyyyyyy!!!

 Deborah Milano Atomic Red Lipstick in Rosetto (09)

Product Price: INR 625/- for 4.35 gms

Sample Size in Bag: Full size

Tattva Body Butter (On the Right)

Product Price: INR 450/- for 50 gms

Sample Size in Bag: 25 gms

Tattva Lip Scrub in Vanilla Cinnamon (On the Left)

Product Price: INR 200/- for 25 gms 

Sample size in Bag: 15 gms

Kronokare Itsy Bitsy Massage Addict Kit - Cooling and Detoxifying 

Product Price  : INR 390/- for 2x60

Sample Size in Bag: 2x35ml

IndieEco Luxury Handcrafted Candle in Lemongrass

Product Price: INR 160/- for 30 gms.

Sample Size in Bag: Not mentioned on pack but my guess is 30 gms.

What I Liked in the Bag:

I loved all the products in the bag this month except for the lipstick. The product itself is great but the colour selection for me was absolutely wrong! Usually Fabbag gets it spot on, but this time the lipstick shade is too light for my skin tone and makes me look washed out and ashy. :(

But all in all, a great way to end the year!

P.S. Loved the chocolates!!

FABBAG is a subscription service, starting at INR 399/- a month where they curate and send 3-4 samples of various Indian and international brands. It is usually a mix of luxury as well as drugstore products.

To book your bag, you can visit their website  Here

My Instagram Diary #1

Happy New Year!

New thing in the New Year. So here's sharing my last fortnight of 2014 on Instagram. I am @ghoshsanchita on Instagram. Follow me Here



Secret Santa




Winter wonderland in school by @ghoshsanchita
 
With my ex-students at the reunion by @ghoshsanchita
 
A Little One's Birthday by @ghoshsanchita
Cold foggy morning in Delhi by @ghoshsanchita

 Pitthu in school as part of traditional games of India by Miiraas-The Heritage Club by @ghoshsanchita
 
Just completed a 216 piece jigsaw puzzle!!! by @ghoshsanchita

 
Little chefs by @ghoshsanchita

 
New year moon by @ghoshsanchita

Three Random Things Vol.6

Hey Everyone!

How has the past week been for you? Its been a mixed bag for me. Christmas and catching up on pending work!

So here are my Three Random thoughts:

1. What do you do for Christmas?

I studied in a convent school and Christmas celebrations were big there. I was always part of the school choir, so I know all the carols. My family also had a tradition of going to the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Delhi to view the nativity scene, followed by a visit to our Christian friends' homes. So for me Christmas means singing and listening to carols, going to a nearby church with my children and visiting with friends.

      

 

2. How often do you stay up late (much later than usual) at night to catch up on work?

Ha Ha!! About two nights a week on an average, sometimes more!

 

3. What did you cook today?

I cooked and over-ate Lal Maas. Click here for the recipe!



I  tag you to answer these questions. You don't have to answer all of them. Looking forward to hearing from you! 

Have a great week ahead! 

Cook With Me: Easy Peasy Lal Maas (Red Meat)

Hey Everyone!

In the recent days Delhi has been colder than Shimla and even London! So, on one such cold, cold evening I tried out Lal Maas. I had written down this recipe from a friend. And its really easy! And as my regular readers know, I love easy recipes!

So here goes.............

Warning: Its quite hot/spicy for those who aren't used to this kind of taste.

Ingredients:

1. 500g of mutton or lamb cut in cubes.
2. 5-6 dry red chillies, or if you want it easier, 2 tbsp of red chilli powder.
3. 3 medium onions chopped finely
4. 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste.
5. 1 tsp Garam Masala powder.
6. 1 and a 1/2 cups of curd/yogurt, hand-beaten to remove lumps.
7. Fresh coriander leaves chopped.


Method:

1. Dry roast the whole/powdered red chillies till it changes colour and releases its fragrance. If you've used whole red chillies, remove the seeds and blitz them in the dry grinder. Put it in a clean, dry bottle.
2. Heat some oil and fry the washed and pat dried mutton/lamb to seal it. Remove from fire.

3. In the same oil fry onions and ginger garlic paste till translucent.

4. Add the sealed off mutton/lamb. Fry till it begins to change colour.
5. Add the beaten curd/yogurt and cook till the oil begins to separate. Stir occasionally.

6. Add 2 tbsp of the roasted chilli powder and garam masala and give it a good stir.

7. Cook it on low flame for about 2 whistles in the pressure cooker.
8. Sprinkle some chopped coriander and serve hot with steamed rice, roti or some toasted bread.

 Bon Apetit!

Seasons Greetings!!

Hey Everyone!!

Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a great Holiday Season ahead!!

 Its time to bid adieu to the old and ring in the new, let go of past regrets and prepare to forge ahead. 

Wish you all of these!!