What’s In My Handbag?

Nisha Malik — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 10:47:23 +0000

I happened to look over my handbag, & instantly, I smirked. It’s something fresh off the shelve, so I am sharing what’s inside my handbag? Hope you like it too. Also at the end of the post, I would like to know what you have got inside your bag…. Deal? Okay so let’s go ahead and take a peek inside my bag. I like to use a briefcase style bags in design as well as in size. Reason is simple, they look elegant and they can be stuffed like hell. When my baby was small, I never used a baby bag, instead my handbag became his baby bag with my few essential things taking a corner. I never liked the appearance and irregular shape of the baby bags. My current handbag is from Fiorelli… which suits my taste. You peak inside my bag, and you find nothing fancy. I keep only some essential things as you will realize below: No matter what season it is, you must keep a small pack of wet wipes with you. Specially if you have oily or combination skin. It’s important to stay & feel fresh throughout the day. Kara is a a primary brand that comes to my mind when I think of wet wipes. Kara Wet Wipes Aloe Vera & Mint Oil is my favorite version since it suits my skin type & smells very refreshing. When I am out, I use these wipes to clean my face of dirt & oil, smudged lipstick or liner leaving my skin fresh & ready for a layer of moisturizer. Priced at Rs. 80 for 20 pulls. Buy here. Rose Water is like soul saving during summer & monsoon. After spritzing rose water, I do not even feel a need for moisturizer. It tones & hydrates my oily skin very well. Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water, is definitely a keeper as it makes you smell good & is convenient to carry around and use. Priced at Rs. 250 for 50 ml, it is a great bargain for the quality offered. I can’t leave home without wearing & taking a lipstick with me. Mostly it’s a recent purchase, like these days, I am hooked upon Lakme 9 To 5 Primer + Matte Lipstick in Fuchsia File & Scarlet Surge. The lipsticks are matte & long wearing. They are my current favorite because of the color pay off. But yes, if I buy a new lipstick, it would go straight into my bag. Buy here. A lip balm is very essential to keep in your handbag. These days I have been Lakme Lip Love in Caramel which gives nice moisture but less of color. I too do not prefer wearing colored lip balms underneath my lipsticks. The lip balm works perfectly underneath a matte lipstick. Buy here only for Rs. 200. I generally do not re touch my kajal or liner while I am out, but still I like to keep few eye makeup items in my bag, just in case I need them sometime. These days I have been liking Maybelline Hyper Curl Volume Mascara a lot. It instantly gives an oomph factor to my lashes. The mascara is non clumping, waterproof & quick drying. Absolute love. Buy here. Plum Goodness Angel Eyes Kajal in Black is another charm to my vanity. It comes in white packaging and with a smudger attached at the other end. I like to wear the kajal and later swipe the smudger a bit to calm down the stark black color of the kajal to go on with my yellow complexion. Totally heart it. Buy it here at discounted price. I got a free Lakme Absolute Precision Eye Kajal in Black when I bought few of the latest range of Lakme lipsticks. It’s nice black & smudge proof kajal which can be worn as a liner too. Shall be out with a detailed review on it soon. Buy here. A hand sanitizer is a must have. It has become my habbit to keep one in my handbag since it really helps you free of worries regarding touching something that might be loaded with germs. Use a hand sanitizer every 2 hours or atleast before touching your face or eating food while you are out. Dettol hand sanitizer is a quite trusted when it comes to sanitation. Buy here. My sister in law gifted this compact 2 in 1 combing mirror, which is really handy while travelling. Though it can not go full throttle in detangling hair, but yes for those stray hair, it works good. The mirror is good for touch ups. No doubt a scarf is a savior. Be it sun or pollution, it really helps to save your skin & hair similarly pair of sunglasses makes you look glamorous and save your precious eyes from sun rays. They are always by my side. If you do not already know, I like to read. Hence there is always something to read in my bag (another reason to carry an oversized bag). It’s a nice way to kill time while you are travelling or waiting. I am a die hard fan of romantic fiction but been trying out some self help books. A notepad is also mandatory to be in my bag while I ma out covering some event. A digicam is quite handy while travelling. It is not possible to take DSLR every where I go. Sony cyber shot has been with me even before I started blogging. It has captured beautiful moments for me & my family. Now it goes out for work with me. Buy here. So here I conclude this post which gave you a hint of the stuff that generally goes inside my bag. It did not include my wallet, a BB Cream, a moisturizer for face and hands, a face wash, a sunscreen, a fancy pen, my phone, some napkins, few safety pins, a small water bottle and a bar of Bournville… Let me know, what’s inside your bag… will ya? Love.

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Lakme 9 To 5 Primer + Matte Lipstick : Swatches & Review

Nisha Malik — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:58:47 +0000

Review & Swatches Of Lakme 9 To 5 Primer + Matte Lipstick in Fuchsia File, Scarlet Surge, Ruby Rush, Red Letter & Blush Book Excited? Me too because this new range, Lakme 9 To 5 Primer + Matte Lipstick is the hottest talk of the town. Lakme re-invented Lakme 9 To 5 Lipsticks in Lakme 9 To 5 Primer + Matte Lipstick. Lakme has already done so in the past too, like Lakme 9 To 5 Quartet. That’s why you will notice the shade names are similar to the old range. So you can buy your favorite shade from the range but with a better formula, a formula that lasts upto 12 hours. Lakme 9 To 5 Primer + Matte Lipstick Lakme re-invents it’s 9 To 5 Lip Color giving it a long lasting formula infused with primer which preps lips for a smooth application and long lasting color. The Primer + Matte formula ensures flawless finish, intense color pay off, matte finish & 12 hour long stay. Price Rs. 480 for 3.6gm. Buy here. Packaging Lakme has not changed the packaging of Lakme 9 To 5 Lip Color range. The new range too comes in the same rose-gold packaging. The packaging is quite shiny & classy. The shade name is provided at the bottom of every lip color. The lipstick bullet has Lakme 9 to 5 logo printed over it. Some of the bullets are easy to twist up while some takes bit of pressure to pop out of the shell. Shade – Red Letter MR9 A warm toned beautiful & bright red shade from the range. It won’t disappoint any skin tone. Any skin complexion can carry it well, because of it’s warm undertones. Shade – Blush Book MR 19 It is baby pink shade. It is an everyday shade for college/office/casual outings. It has bot of cool undertones, hence one should apply it in moderation. Also it kind of accentuates dry lines if you have them on your lips. It might look patchy if not applied with care. Shade – Ruby Rush MR 20 I take Ruby shades are generally a mix of red & pink. This shade too is a nice mix of pinkish red. If I wipe of the color off my lips, I will see a pinkish tint behind. Very wearable when you want to flaunt your luscious put on that eventful night. Shade – Fuchsia File MR 21 A true Fuchsia shade in the range. A bright, bold & loud shade. It can brighten up a dull day in no time. It is a cool toned pink, hence make sure your skin tone agrees with the shade. Shade – Scarlet Surge MR 22 I have worn many scarlets on my lips. It is also going to be a memorable one. It is another nice red shade just bit deep. Scarlet Surge is just a bit darker than Red Letter giving a mysterious look to my face. It is another versatile shade in the range. I wish I could grab all of the 30 shades in the range, but then most of them are repetitive. It was really hard to point out a different between Scarlet Surge & red Letter, unless I really took a close look. I opted only for the bold shades and left out nudes or brown shades, since this year is a celebration of bold shades. Fragrance & Texture The lip colors in this range do not contain fragrance neither do they taste weird. This is always a plus point when it comes to lip products, at least for me. Texture of the old Lakme 9 To 5 Lip Color range was wonderful and so is of this re-invented range. It is creamy & moisturizing, giving a smooth finish & intense color. Pigmentation The range presents highly pigmented lip colors. One swipe gives nice color pay off, while another swipe will seal the intensity in the shade. You can still go on for more swipes but the formula won’t feel weird. The intensity is buildable. Longevity Lakme claims to give 12 hours color to the lips with this re-invented 9 To 5 range. I have worn the bold shades for entire days, but at least 2 touch ups are required in the span of 12 hours. Because I can not stay without meals or caffeine which means, object touching my lips & stealing the moisture along with bit of the color every single time. The color did not wipe off entirely or went patchy, but yes, after 4-5 hours, one touch up is necessary. Finish It is matte. It is moisturizing but matte. Some of the colors might accentuate bit of fine lines, so make sure to prepare your lips before hand to wear the matte lipsticks. Summarizing, Lakme 9 To 5 Primer + Matte Lip Color range is a fabulous range from the brand. It is intense in color, offers 30 shades & classy packaging, under 500 bucks & gives very long stay on lips. Worth every penny. ❤❤❤❤❤ Are you too eyeing upon this range? Or already picked your favorite shades? Leave your comments please, I treasure them…. Love.

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