To my Desi/South Asian sisters out there! And everyone else too, actually! :)

[exoticarbcqen]

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Originally Posted by DirtyPlum ^^ I hope it clears up soon Who is Aminah Haq? Kinda Sexy l/s with Creme Sherry liner for her lips, or Ravishing but matted down. Cantaloupe or Peaches for her cheeks in that look. Bit of Electra e/s on the eyes...

shes only the most gorgeous women on the planet

actually, shes a famous model, actress, socialite, entertainer, "hot girl in the video" etc in Pakistan.

 

[Ziya]

today I got the pink blush from HK its super pigmented!! matte version of dollymix maybe? And I got instant gold lustreglass and cherish l/s..
AND the piece de resistance...the 182 came home with me today!! my 181 was lonely so I got him a big brother <giggles>

So I think I am gona return Lickable...anybody get this lipstick and actually like it? it goes reddish on me and it really stains!! my crosswires doesn't do that...its well behaved

 

[GlamYOURUs]

Lickable turned red on me too but I didn't buy it, only tried it out at the counter. I wanted to get Crosswires but I don't think I need more than one coral lippie in my collection. I have Fanfare and See Sheer. :\

I love Tippy! I am so happy its different from all the other pink blushes I have! phew

 

[DirtyPlum]

I tried on my Lickable the other night, hoping it would be my I-dont-need-to-get-Girl abt Town... its not. I need to get GAT. Lickable is a darker pink and not as fun

Shex it up with Magenta tho...

Crosswires is so a must! Its totally different to Fanfare (which is pink) and more peachy than See Sheer... but its perm and can wait I guess

Oh, I bought Nars Luster and Albastross blushers GO GET THESE ASAP - BEST BUYS OF THE DECADE!

 

[nunu]

^ I love Albatross! I am glad you like it

 

[exoticarbcqen]

I dont know if this Youtube guru has been mentioned before, but she is the cutest thing ever. Shes Italian, but I think she has a thing for Pakistani and Indian culture because she has quite a few videos and looks for Eid and Diwali. ETA: shes muslim, married a muslim pakistani guy, no wonder shes into the culture! woot!


MY FAVORITE! Im sooo buying a pakistani outfit just for this video! LOL
YouTube - Indian Pakistani Wedding Makeup


she even has the music, background and jewelry down!!!


YouTube - India Diwali Makeup Tutorial

YouTube - Indian Bridal Glow Mask...Get Aishwarya Rai's skin!


SUBSCRIBE TO HER!!!

 

[ndn-ista]

Heyy,

yeah I am subscribed to her! OMG, I could have sworn she was Middle Eastern, never would have thought she was Italian. She is really good and gives great tips!

 

[nunu]

Hi dolls,

I was just wondering what is your everyday make up look? do you stay with neautrals or go for brights?

TIA

 

[DirtyPlum]

My everyday look consists of neutrals (cos I work in an office during the week) which is Boot Black and UDPP on eyes, and I’ll change up lips and match blush to it every day. I wish I could wear more brights...
Occasionally I will do red or pink bright lip but it depends on what I wear.
Some days I will do a neutral eye MU like today I have on gleam and paradisco on the lid with Nars Strada (purple) in the crease. Dame on cheeks and Pink meringue gloss.
I was playing with my browns last night and loved Bronze all over lid, Mythology on top of it and Twinks in the crease. Ricepaper to highlight. Nars Laguna as a blush and Sock Hop gloss.

 

[ashpardesi]

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Originally Posted by nunu Hi dolls, I was just wondering what is your everyday make up look? do you stay with neautrals or go for brights? TIA

Weekdays--->all Neutrals!mostly browns,sometime light pinks,nothin too much shimmery/glittery..peachy cheeks and nude lips--> bareslim shine,VG V without any gloss on top

Weekends--->brights-->purples,blues,bright pinks and greens are my usuals,smokeys are really rare,pink/plum blushes and highlights..and def glossy lips...I dont like bold lips at all,may be I am not used to wearing them..

Nunu,I read your prev post abt red head MSF..do you still like it?does it show up on our skin tone
?..what is your opinion on the brunette msf?..I just felt all were too frosty,esp the blonde MSF and I still feel that I shld get atleast one of them ..lol..thanks!

 

[nunu]

Dirtyplum, thanks for your reply, these combinations sound lovely.

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Originally Posted by ashpardesi Neutrals!mostly browns,sometime light pinks,nothin too much shimmery/glittery..peachy cheeks and nude lips--> bareslim shine,VG V without any gloss on top Nunu,I read your prev post abt red head MSF..do you still like it?does it show up on our skin tone ?..what is your opinion on the brunette msf?..I just felt all were too frosty,esp the blonde MSF and I still feel that I shld get atleast one of them ..lol..thanks!

Thanks for your reply, i'm wondering because i don't want to wear brights to uni or when i have an errand to run in the morning. So i stick with foundation or msf natural powder, eye kohl, mascara, blush and gloss.

I love Redhead!!! It's the highlight that i have been looking for. It doesn't show up much on my skin which is ok because i bought it to use as a highlight

but if i keep on layering the darker part i can use it as a soft blush.
Brunette shows up on my cheeks, it's really pigmented so you have to be careful. I have to layer on blonde if i want to use it as a blush but it's not a must have. I use it to highlight my pink blushes

You definately don't need all three.

It really depends on your skintone. I don't think blonde is a must so i guess you can skip it. But my faveourite is redhead

Hope i didn't confuse you.
I have posted swatches of the 3 msf's along with the other msf's that i own in the following link

http://www.specktra.net/forum/f217/msf-swatches-129485/

 

[ndn-ista]

Heyy,

So, I work in a corporate enviornment, my everyday work or day out is usually a lot toned down then nights and weekends.

I usually just wear some neutral colors as a wash over the lid, like shroom, naked lunch (I cant remember the names but u get me) or peachy colors, like tete-a-tet or something. Oh, Smashbox eyeshadow in Champagne and Sketch in the crease is beautiful for the day.

When I am in a hurry, all I put on my lid is a paint pot like rubenesque, indian wood, or fresco rose. I always use liner, but only on the bottom for the day (I use Stila Onyx, Makeup Forever or UD 24/7 in zero), sometimes I wear MAC Mysterious and always mascara. Since, my lashes are horrible because of all the mascaras I try and put on, for the day I like to nourish them a little, I use Fresh Supernova, L'oreal Natureal or Sephora Lash Stretcher, as these have conditioners in them. For face, all I use is MAC Studio Fix compact, and sometimes blush or bronzer. Blush can vary, from Gingerly to Pink Swoon to Pink O'Peach (don't wear shimmer during the day) and sometimes I use bronzer (Smashbox, in sunmatte or something, the one Kim K uses, but the darker one). And lips, just good old burt's bees or sometimes Hug Me or Jubeliee. oh and of couse concealor for my dark circles :-/

My main focus is always my eyes, and eyeliner is a must for me. I HAVE to try Shanaz Husein Shaeyes. Heard soo many raves on that. Anyone here tried that???

 

[hc123]

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Originally Posted by ndn-ista Heyy, So, I work in a corporate enviornment, my everyday work or day out is usually a lot toned down then nights and weekends. I usually just wear some neutral colors as a wash over the lid, like shroom, naked lunch (I cant remember the names but u get me) or peachy colors, like tete-a-tet or something. Oh, Smashbox eyeshadow in Champagne and Sketch in the crease is beautiful for the day. When I am in a hurry, all I put on my lid is a paint pot like rubenesque, indian wood, or fresco rose. I always use liner, but only on the bottom for the day (I use Stila Onyx, Makeup Forever or UD 24/7 in zero), sometimes I wear MAC Mysterious and always mascara. Since, my lashes are horrible because of all the mascaras I try and put on, for the day I like to nourish them a little, I use Fresh Supernova, L'oreal Natureal or Sephora Lash Stretcher, as these have conditioners in them. For face, all I use is MAC Studio Fix compact, and sometimes blush or bronzer. Blush can vary, from Gingerly to Pink Swoon to Pink O'Peach (don't wear shimmer during the day) and sometimes I use bronzer (Smashbox, in sunmatte or something, the one Kim K uses, but the darker one). And lips, just good old burt's bees or sometimes Hug Me or Jubeliee. oh and of couse concealor for my dark circles :-/ My main focus is always my eyes, and eyeliner is a must for me. I HAVE to try Shanaz Husein Shaeyes. Heard soo many raves on that. Anyone here tried that???

I've just started using the shanaz husein kajal and i love love love it! i love the staying power and it's 'black'..

 

[IslandLover]

ndn-ista -

I love naked lunch over my eye as just a neutral shade when I'm running off to work. I haven't tried shroom yet but everyone keeps talking about it. I'm making a list of things I need to get....

Today I'm wearing naked lunch with a little bit of Trax and Satin Toupe in the crease. Great combo. My all time favorite HG eyeshadow has to be Serenity by Lorac though. It's so creamy and so pretty without being too shimmery. I LOVE the color - like champagne. Lorac doesn't get enough love for their eyeshadows.

I also use Fresh Supernova mascara and I love it. I use it as my everyday since it does have conditioning ingredients like you mentioned.

I definitely want to try out Shanaz Hussein. I hear so many great things about her products.

What are some other neutral eye combos that you all use? I'm looking for more matte, caramel color combinations that are good for the work day.

 

[courtneywdodd]

Thanks to all my Asian sistas out there! I am new to MAC and I was wondering what colors you use to open up the eye?

 

[courtneywdodd]

You are so beautiful! Which colors do you use for daytime? Do you use Matte or shimmer?

 

[ndn-ista]

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Originally Posted by hc123 I've just started using the shanaz husein kajal and i love love love it! i love the staying power and it's 'black'..

Hey girl!

Where did you get the Shanaz Husein Kohl??? I don't know, but I never want to shop online for makeup, I always have a fear of it being damaged etc. Is there a store where yopu purchased it from?

Also, does it smear?? Do you have Stila Onyx, if so, how do you compare it to that? Have you seen your lashes grow longer and thicker, as this is one of the claims of the Shaeyes. Thanks so much!!!!

Thanks!!!

 

[hc123]

hey ndn-ista.. i bought mine online from ebay, dealer deala2z.. i didn't have a problem with the online purchase.. the packaging was great.. no, doesn't smear at all.. I can smudge it why i first apply it for a smokey look at man does it have staying power! no, i haven't used stila so wouldn't be able to compare (but i've used mac, lancome, estee lauder eyeliners (all pencil) and nothing compares to this one! as for my lashes, i haven't seen any improvement yet but i've only been using it for around 3 weeks or so.. i'll keep you posted.. good luck.. and let me know if you get the kajal and how it works out for you

 

[ndn-ista]

Thank you so much! I can't wait to get it and try it. Eyeliner is STAPLE for me. I will let you know how I like it!

 

[Ziya]

OOhh I am excited! Courtney, I think it depends on what color your eyes are? I have brownies so I like to wear a lot of jewel tones to really open them and make em pop...I used to be really into the frosts and shimmers but more recently I have been lovvvinngg matte textures.. when it comes to crease or outer corner colors non shimmery is the way to go for me.
My everyday look has been foundation
powder to set,
contour with bronzer,
ALWAYS use blush

,
some loose bronze shimmer powder from MAC (the name escapes me sorry)
soft ochre p/p
if I have time for e/s I use NYX in Highlight its absolutely gorgeus!! and an outer corner color like carbon, deep truth, sketch, humid or shadowy lady.
its really quick and easy and gives a beautiful gradient effect. If I am not running late at this point, I'll add a third color at the merge point
("highlight" on inner 2/3 of lid, middle color, then outer corner color smoked out) add shimmer on tearduct and under eyebrow, maybe naked piggie or retrospeck
fluidline go over it with penultimate to make it last
curl lashes
Lancome mascara
spray face with glycerin+water mix
Grab a lipglass (and lipstick if I feel like it)
RUN like mad for the bus!!
PS sorry for the novel, lool I love putting on makeup

its the point of my existence!