Look Hotter than the Weather

Stay Gorgeous

 

The weirdest things I’ve heard in a long time-“its summers and too hot for me to step out wearing makeup!”

With the mercury soaring to forties in aapnu amdavad, I see a lot of women preferring the no makeup look. While I am all for natural beauty, I see no reason why you should not look sexy and fun every day of the year!

Here are a few tips on how you can apply a combination of matte and velvety make up all through the summer season no matter what the temperature is and what brands to buy, all in under Rs.1200! After all why should you let the weather win in the hotness department

Step I-
Prepping is the most essential step to applying makeup. Now usually you would apply a primer, moisturizer, sunscreen and a foundation to prep your skin. What if you could do all this using one product!

Our Pick: Try the Lotus Safe Sun 3-in-1 Matte Look Daily Sunblock. It’s a sunscreen, BB cream and primer (for mattifying effect) all rolled into one! It’s non- greasy, light and easy on the pocket at Rs.225/-.

Tip: For better results, do this after cleaning and scrubbing your face.
While most people can stop at this step, you could add another layer of matte by applying a very thin coat of compact.

Our Pick: Maybelline Clear Glow all in one Compact Powder is available in 5 different colours and costs Rs.175/- only.

Tip: Make sure the compact shade is as close to your skin colour as possible. Rather than a swatch test on your hand, try using the product on your face to make sure it blends in.

Step II-
During the day I like to keep it simple and so I believe in applying either eyeliner or kajal and not both. A liquid liner in this case may end up getting smudged so your best bet is a pencil.

Our Pick: Try the Colossal Kajal by Maybelline for both the eyeliner and the kajal. (Available for Rs.175/-). If you want to spice it up, use coloured eye pencils in blue, green or silver! (Try Colorbar I-define at Rs.325/- only)

Tip: Start with a thinner line on the eyelid. You can always thicken it later if you want.
Since we are keeping it simple and light I suggest skipping the mascara.

Step III-
Now comes the most fun part! Apply a funky hot pink or stylish coral shade of lipstick in matte finish and you are all set (well almost)! The best way to apply lipstick is with the help of a brush. Apply a second coat, if necessary. Spread it using your fingertip to blend in the lipstick. Use Q-tip on the corners to remove excess product. Make sure your teeth are not stained.

Our Pick: Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick available for Rs. 275/- only. Shades Obsessed Orange (60) and Pretty Please (79)

Tip:
Glossy to Matte: If you already have a glossy lipstick and are not in a mood to spend on a new matte one, just dab a tissue paper on the lips and use your fingertip to blend it.

Matte to Glossy: If your lips feel too dry, apply a coat of lip balm or petroleum jelly to give a slight gloss.
If you want a little colour on your cheeks, stain the cheekbones with a fingertip of lipstick and blend it upwards in a circular motion for a rosy hue.

Step IV-
Colour your nails in a shade different from your lipstick for a quirky yet sartorial look.

Our Pick: Try the Colorbar Exclusive Collection Nail Polish in shades Pink Lady (94) or Bloody Mary (98) available for Rs. 175/- only.

Tip: For the second coat use a transparent varnish rather than the same shade for a glossy and lasting effect.

Step V-
All this and a side braid or a high pony tail and you are all set for your coffee date or lunch meeting.

So ladies go all out and look your best…don’t let the weather beat the stylish you!

Tip: To take off the make up at night, use Johnson’s Baby Cream.

PS. Remember, all this is going to last you atleast 6 months, so it’s actually an investment into looking and feeling like a divaJ.

Get all the above online at Flipkart.com or Nykaa.com. All these products are also available at Smruti Selections on CG Road in aapnu amdavad. Spend more than Rs. 1000/- there and get a 5% discount exclusively for Cityshor readers.

For specific styling queries, fashion dilemmas or high street make up brands suggestions for the makeup mentioned above, write in to us at www.facebook.com/closetbuddies

Stay Gorgeous xx

Contributed By: Closet Buddies
Ahmedabad

Vacation 2013 - Ahmedabad

Vacation 2013in Ahmedabad

You CANNOT miss Vacation 2013.

No matter which age group you belong to, they have something for you. Huge amusement park & competition / activities for kids, fashion shows, music concerts, car shows & bike stunts for youngsters, around 400 stalls carrying products of branded & local Clothes & accessories, Home appliances, furnitures, FMCG, Handicrafts, gadgets, real estate, education, eatery joints / cafes … the list is endless. And then there are huge replicas of Wonders of World – Colosseum (remember Gladiator?), Taj Majal, Pyramid, Great Wall of China and Petra.

Big, immense, huge and amazing – we are talking about Vacation 2013. You CANNOT miss this. Been there? If yes, share the pics on our wall.

You have to be there to believe it. Go have Vacation Fiesta at Vacation 2013

Address               : GMDC, Ahmedabad.

Timings               : 4 to 11 PM

Till                      : 3^rd June 2013

Ahmedabad Fashion

Fashion Circus – The Exhibition 

 

What happens when four girls unite together from four different segments of fashion? We call it United Fashion Statement!!

FASHION CIRCUS – The exhibition, unfolds chapter 2 to spruce up your wardrobe with neon prints, colour blocking and of course loads of bling!!!

You just need to be there and you’ll get everything that you hunt for, at different places. Let us ease things for you! Start with Rutbaa by Kalgi Shah’s clothes and move to footwear by Turquoise, look for some matching jewelry by Nupur Mehta and what are you left with? Bags? So end up your shopping with Karishma Shah’s bags.

The exhibition is for two days 24th and 25th May. So get ready to shop till you drop

Address:
Beyond Gallery,
Besides European Catalogue,
Nr. Mansi Circle,
Bodakdev, Ahmedabad
Contact details: 9727165882.

Midnight Street Joints

Midnight Street Joints

If you are burning the midnight oil or simply nocturnal by habit or love a post party snack, Ahmedabad is all set to you offer you something to munch on! Yup, CityShor has compiled this list especially for you & promise to be super light on your pocket. So here are a few exciting roadside joints which are open till wee hours in night.

-Opp. VS Hospital – Ketanbhai’s cheese chutney bun with a steaming cup of tea and next day’s news paper in hand.

-The stalls outside NHL - Get Tea, Coffee, Omelets, Maskabun and well actually, they have everything.

-Iscon Gathiyawala opp Karnavati, SG Rd – Enjoy their Gathiya, Tea, Jalebi, RK’s egg (if you are lucky).

-A bunch of cafes opp to vodafone house, SG Rd – Savor maggi, pasta, cold coffee, hot coffee, tea etc.

-Baba Ramdev Dhaba opp YMCA : Order anything from their big menu list and it’ll be served. Sabzi, Roti, Snacks, Tea etc.

-The mess inside CEPT boy's hostel A.K.A Negi's mess - The half fry maggi there is out of the world and it open till 2am. You can just drive in through the gate opposite Ravindra Omelette center and straight ahead till the lane ends.

-An NIDian who sells Maskabun - You have to call (9998850056) and place the order and go collect it from the campus. What’s special about these maskabuns is the flavors. To name a few, maskabun with mustard sauce, peanut butter, mayo etc.

-Kalupur Rly station – Open every single day and every single hour, this is the only place which will never fail you. A gazillion stalls outside and inside the station promise to satisfy your taste buds.

-Airport – There are quite a few on the main road as well as inside. You can hit the international airport also for Samosas, puff, coffee, tea, cold-drinks etc

. Yes, you may have to pay for the parking there but hello, it’s worth it!

So next time you have some “mice running about in your tummy” at unearthly hours, you know exactly which road to take! Also, if you know more nightspots, comment here and we will add it up in the article.

Article edited by : Sagar Dave

Ahmedabad Tourism

Mangaldas Ni Haveli

So you have heard about House of MG? Have you also heard about Mangaldas Ni Haveli? Yes? Have you been inside? We hear “NO” from most you and hence here is a sneak peek into the 200 years old Haveli, considered to have one of the best carved wooden architecture. 

We must tell you that photography is not allowed and we are just so glad, CityShor was still allowed to click photographs inside Mangaldas ni Haveli. But tell you what … no photographer can do justice to the beauty of this Haveli.

 

Estimated to be around 200 years old, Mangaldas ni Haveli is located in Khadia,

the heart of the historic walled city of Ahmedabad. It originally belonged to a Nagar Brahmin family and is one of the finest examples of carved wooden architecture typical of that time. It was bought by the Mangaldas family in 2006 and has been restored with the help of the Heritage Cell of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. There also used to be a café which has been closed down, owing to the parking issues.

Rest, we will let the pictures do the talking …:)

For more you can visit:  Ahmedabad Tourism