Girls' best friend

Bags are the girls' best friend. That's the reason why we spend so much of time and money in order to find our personal IT bag. The effort is meticulous and focussed to get hold of the perfect bag which cater to all our needs. An ideal bag should be able to contain all our quintessential things without which our day wouldn't go on.

One of the most important thing in my wardrobe is my college box tote. It's a Charles&keith piece and it's apt for casual college day. It holds my assignments and notes. Plus it's my favourite colour and brightens my all black outfit often.

Next on my list is the one that is true staple of every wardrobe. This black charles&keith purse is the chameleon of the world of bags. I can take to college when I have super long day as it has the side sling function or I can take it to the mall when I am in my shopping avatar buying everything and anything.

One of the other staple sister is this Aldo clutch cum sling purse. It is appropriate to take to a club because you aren't scared of losing it while dancing. It adds the factor of sophistication to any outfit. I even wore it with my saree in my graduation.

I totally love this yellow da Milano bag. It represents my fashion philosophy. Bright, compact and elegant. It is big enough to carry all your essentials and small enough not to overdo any outfit. It's one of my personal favourite and have even got my crush to compliment me on this bag.

Any wardrobe is not complete without the box clutch. This is an excellent piece from SatyaPaul for formal occasions. It's small and easy to carry and gel well both with western as well as traditional Indian wear.

Last piece is the latest addition to my collection. I just got it about a week ago from charles&keith. The moment I saw it, I fell in love with nudish pink colour. The texture with plush feel of it makes it the epitome of summer freshness.

All these bags reflect myself in some way or the other. Be it the colour or texture or the utility function.

Don't be afraid to splurge on these because these last long and form the categorical part of your life.

Kriti Arora
@noetic_yellow
 

Shafs Top 6 Mac lipsticks for summer

Ladies! You can never have too many lipsticks. I'm a complete lipstick fanatic and depend on it for my every day look. I have decided to share with you 6 of my favourite shades of Mac lipsticks that will compliment the summer heat.

Diva

Ok, so if you love dark vampy lips, the perfect shade is 'Diva'. This shade can instantly jazz up a simple look. The name compliments the colour & screams glamour.

Candy yum yum

Morange

Flat out fabulous

Moving onto bright shades. Lip colours that are mainly associated with summer & heat are pinks, purples, corals & reds. Let's take a look into my selection of these tones.
For a bright barbie pink shade, i would definitely recommend 'Candy yum yum'. Yet again Mac has done justice to the name of this lipstick as it truly looks like candy that's good enough to eat!
The most vibrant coral/ orange shade i posses is 'Morange'. This colour absolutely compliments the sunshine and is a very daring shade. The next shade is a purple/pink called 'flat out fabulous'. This shade is my favourite lipstick shade as It compliments any skin tone.
A classy shade of red is 'ruby woo'. Red is such a bold colour and can amplify sophistication.

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Mac Velvet Teddy

Finally, toning down this colourful article is a more neutral shade, 'Velvet teddy'. Nude coloured lips can keep the overall look natural with a hint of elegance. This shade has a slight brown/pink tint which emphasises that it is not your average nude lipstick.

Shafina Majid
@oozescouture

Favourite Mac Lipsticks

My all-time favourite Mac lipsticks

MAC lipsticks have always been my favourite ever since I bought my first ever lip product from the MAC counters aged 15. I haven’t looked back since! Beautiful textures and abstract colours at mainly affordable prices have ensured that MAC products remain my fave! Enjoy my top 5 MAC lipsticks and let me know which brands/colours are your fave so I can try them ;-)

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Disclaimer: Some lipsticks stated below (*) are matte lipsticks so use a lip balm before applying to avoid your lips from drying out.

1. Heroine

This beautiful shade of deep purple looks amazing as an accessory for a night on the town. Its almost gothic look and smooth application makes for an easy way to glamourize any outfit. It may be summer, but I have a feeling this colour will be a classic.

2. Neon Orange

Orange is a colour that can be rare to pull off. The neon orange lipstick is a beautiful colour, but usually looks better when used for adding a pop of colour in a stark outfit, as opposed to matching to the said outfit. Use wisely and the neon orange lipstick could brighten up your summer!

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3. Hot Tahiti

Now, don’t get me wrong, I love nude lipsticks. However, for some reason I much prefer them in the winter. For a twist on the classic nude lipstick, Hot Tahiti is the perfect replacement! Compliments almost any outfit, which is perfect for the lip shade that requires minimal thought, (perfect when you’re rushing around / getting late!)

4. Relentlessly Red

Every girl needs a red lipstick in her make-up bags. Not everyone suits red, which is absolutely fine, but any kind of red (especially Relentlessly Red) adds a pop of colour to any outfit. For the girls who don’t like bright red lipstick, it is a more subtle shade of pink with undertones of coral.

5. Flat Out Fabulous

I’ve saved my most favourite lipstick until last! I love this shade of pink; it’s an ultimate summer colour being bright and the ability to look glam without looking OTT. The shade could differ according to your skin colour (some people have said it looks like a bright fuchsia, whereas others have mentioned plum undertones). However, one thing I can guarantee is the name is a true reflection of how it makes you look and feel – FLAT OUT FABULOUS!

Divya
@divyapopat

Glamour Fashion Beauty - Sonia Ullah Makeup Artist

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Glamour - Fashion - Beauty all defined by a talented Makeup Artist. In the fashion industry the "Photoshop experts" get there hands on every photo, however an airbrushed photo never has that human feel. The only way to avoid that impossible flawless look is to work alongside a talented Makeup Artist who brings out the true beauty by highlighting existing features. Sonia Ullah is an International Makeup Artist who deserves a mention as Oozes Couture. 
Below samples some of here work, truly a new concept of real beauty.  
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Aliza
@OozesCouture