6 Fuchsia Must-haves

Revlon's superheroes in cute packaging and all, the invincible Revlon Lip Butters. Tone them down as lip balms, exaggerate them as shiny irresistible lipsticks; choose your pick. A little birdie tells me that Maybelline has launched their own version of these. While they're getting ready to launch in India, you pretty girl, you should own Revlon's version in Lollipop shown above. I also own Candy Apple in this, and I'm certainly loving Lollipop more.

Statement neckpieces have become so customary an accessory, that if you want to actually make a statement out of it, you'd need it to be forceful and evident, to add a whole new dimension to the outfit; or blah! it goes. While a monochrome fuchsia variant does the trick, a slightly understated one, like the one above, works like sparkles. See where I wore it last here.

This NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Ababa is quite possibly the sine qua non of the Fuchsia Hitlist (if that exists) if you think you have just the right amount of Fuchsia in your wardrobe. If you still don't have it, hop over to Urbantouch as quick as a bunny.

A  Fuchsia Umbrella! Yes Winter's not over yet, and spring / summer is not even a speck close by. But you have every excuse to get yourself this blatant pink version, whenever and wherever you see it. We're just prepping up for the rest of the year! 

Bought from F.C. Road, Deccan, Pune for a mere Rs. 150. Steal deal!

Pumps / shoes in Fuchsia. No one denies that. These are an old pair from Carlton London I'm still not over.

Last but not the least, the NYX Cream Blush in Hot Pink. It looks like a daring wild pink; but fret not, it's just being all conceited. Wears like a soft bright pink on the cheeks, and looks nothing like OTT.

Which ones are on your list?

Moving on to the winner of Style Spectrum's birthday giveaway in association with Just Jewellery...

The winner who takes the loot is 

Madhumita Chakravarty!!

Congratulations!

With such lovely entries and enthusiastic participants, the selection was a seriously deadly task. I wanted all to win! But the next giveaway in association with Wink is in line ladies; you could be the lucky one! Keep following the updates here!

Party Essentials: Are you ready yet?

So that sparkling perfect dress is sitting pretty in your wardrobe, and those party pumps are waiting to bring the world to a halt. All set. And, if 

One, you're one of those girls who love makeup that's actually seen. (read: party makeup)

Two, when they do it, they rock it even after they're all tipsy.

Three, and they need that dream kit to replenish their vanity without shelling out a bomb.

Here's the deal.

BUT!!!

For the lack of decent shooting equipment, umm no, Youtube's annoying policy actually, that doesn't let you watch high-res videos NO MATTER WHAT, I request you to please PLEASE view this at least at 480p to avoid clarity/resolution horrors that Youtube doesn't let us avoid. *grumpy face*

Taken off the ugly Youtube version from here - found a better alternative on Vimeo!

Party makeup essentials from Stylespectrum on Vimeo.

You can still view this video on Youtube here.
P.S. do not forget the 480p limit. :)


(1) NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Amsterdam: I prefer this any day over the sticky, waxy Xtreme Lip Creams by NYX; while all their colors are super long lasting, non sticky and super light, Amsterdam turns out to be my favorite color. Addis Ababa follows close next. Actually I can't decide.

(2) NYX Eyeshadows 

Volcano: Give more depth to your eyes with this dark brown, neutral eye-shadow, preferably applied to the outer corner of the eye. (Why does this always remind me of cad b??? WHY WHY WHY?)

Peach Bronze: While I don't see anything peach about this shade, there is a whole lot of shiny gold in there! No ugly, chunky glitter, just smooth, delicious eye-candy. On the crease / inner corner of the eye, paired with (2) above (and maybe an eyeliner if you want to go bolder), for an instant party eye look; subdued, yet glamorous.

(3)  E.L.F. Bronzer + Highlighter: While the highlighter gives you disco cheeks (in the good sense of course), the bronzer is something you should NOT miss! Vital this party season, if you want those to-die-for cheekbones.

(4) Bourjois Blush in Ambre D' Or: Top off with this crazy cute blush from Bourjois. The perfect cheek shimmer/color, that also smells as delicious as it looks!

(5) Revlon nail lacquer in Pretty in Papaya: And finally this is another cutie that makes you want to smell your nails whenever you bring them close to your face. No really! This gives off a delicious, fruity smell after application that makes me crave cheesecake. I might just prefer gold nail lacquer, but this color looks (and smells) so pretty, it's just unfair to let it go. :(

What are your vanity essentials this party season?