Make that lipstick last longer!

Hey Dolls,

Don't we just hate it when we wear our favourite red lipstick but wears off even before we hit the party? Well here is a step by step instruction to help you keep any lipstick longer.

Step 1:Apply your favourite lip balm to moisturize and prep your lips for the lipstick. This will even out all the crease and help in smooth and even application, it also avoids staining of your lips and restores the natural colour.

Step 2: Apply your lip liner followed by your lipstick, the texture and colour doesn't matter for this technique.

Step 3:After you have applied your lipstick, hold a tissue over your lips and lightly dust translucent powder over the tissue.

And its done! 

Let me know what works for you!

XOXO,
Anshika Agarwal.

Get ready with me for Valentines day!

Hey dolls,

Don't we all wish to drive our better-halve's all crazy on valentines? And for girls their outfit for the day also forms a small part of the entire plan, of surprising their guy! So it has to be perfect!

Thus I thought why not lets get ready together? 
Its always better to decide the outfit one day in advance. That helps prevent your guy for waiting for those 5 minutes to get over!

So I hope you all have almost decided your outfit by now. Or at least have this one dress, top, shorts maybe? In mind, which you have been waiting to wear. Here is what I have chosen for my day.

Outfit

Bag - Chanel, Shoes - Aldo, Blouse - Debenhams, Shorts - Forever 21.

Makeup

Foundation - MAC Pro Longwear SPF 10. Shade NC42

Concealer - MAC Studio finish concealer. Shade NC44

Eyes- Urban Decay's Naked palette 1 - Shades - Virgin, Buck, Smog, Sidecar, Darkhorse.

         Maybelline's gel eyeliner.

         Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Multi Dimensional Mascara #10 Noir

Lips- MAC - Kinda Sexy.

Bronzer - MAC Bronzing powder - Golden

Highlighter - MAC Eyeshadow - Dazzlelight.

Fix+ - MAC

I have clubbed my semi net black top with my cream lace shorts along with peep toes black heels and a sling!
The outfit is simple, the collar on the top adds more style to the look, The bag compliments the entire look as well as matches the little sequins on the collar. And The black heels play their "we can rock any outfit" role very well!
This outfit is simple to put together, comfortable and yet very chic and sexy!
Besides its chic properties this outfit is also event friendly, It will be your friend from a brunch to a sleepover!

I hope this post helped you clear your head and narrow down to fewer options! Feel free to post pictures of your outfit, share ideas or post in queries about your outfit for tomorrow. Do Instagram your outfits and use #GetReadyWithAnshika and I will surely comment on your pictures. Follow me on my links by clicking on the top right buttons.

Happy valentines day dolls! Have a wonderful evening.

XOXO,
Anshika Agarwal.

Makeup Expiration: What is the shelf life of your cosmetics?

Hello you makeup junkies out there, the ones who have a stock pile or even those with only one lip gloss and mascara, Throwing your favorite makeup can be a lot worse than a heartbreak but today is the day you need to start going trough those cosmetics, and making a very important step in cleaning out those germ filled mascara tubes! This is one of the most committed beauty sins, as I have yet to meet the first woman who throws out her makeup when the time comes and the fact that these little bottles of addiction comes without an expiration date kinda makes us happy. We just can't seem to let go of our beloved and very expensive products after just 4-5 months months. It just hurts so bad :'(

 Mascara is a breeding ground for various eye infections, including pinkeye, and sties. Have you recently had sensitive, itchy, irritated eyes? Check your makeup! You have to get rid of it after 6 months, some even say 3. When in doubt, throw it out!

 Lipsticks starts to loose texture when it's gone bad. Toss it out after 2-3 years, and even though it seems like a long time, it's said that women tend to keep their lipsticks for up to 7 years! Eeek! Food has expiration dates, and people don't think twice to trow it out when it's gone bad, why should cosmetics be any different? The makeup you put on your face should be as fresh as the food you consume.

Liquid eyeliners is just as dangerous as mascara. Once it goes bad, usually 6-8 months, it's sayonara!

Face powders, Blush, Bronzer & Eyeshadows last up to 3 years. Since it's almost impossible to finish blush, (unless you're a makeup artist),  have a longer shelf life, and are lower risk for growing bacteria as it has little to no water at all. As with all cosmetics, it should be tossed within 2 years. You will notice powders become very dry and difficult to blend when it get older, don't try to fix it, just let it go.

 Foundation/ Concealers are good for up to 1-2 year. Not only does it harbor bacteria that you will then be applying to your face, but it also will become thick, making for an uneven application. This is a recipe for disaster. To extend the shelf life of your foundation a little bit longer, buy the ones that come with a pump or in a squeeze bottle. You want to avoid contamination, if you are having to put your fingers in the container, it will only shorten the lifespan of your makeup.

Lipgloss should be tossed after 2 year. It's also important to keep them in a cool dry place.

Don't buy more than needed for a full year, it's nice to have a little collection, but remember to keep rotating them, buying new and getting rid of the old.

Just remember to keep your makeup fresh, this will keep your skin looking and feeling healthy!

Must watch list: "The Return"

Coco Chanel has always inspired me like no other, I have always looked up to her style and dreamt of dressing up like her for every single day of my life. I'm quite sure the inception of my love for pearls was a Chanel poster.
Her self-confidence, her enthusiasm, her courage, her passion and the way she overcame hurdles through hard work and dealt with criticism in the film deserves a salute. I'm stuck to every Coco Chanel quote that was worked in. Please watch.

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