Smoke it up

Mulain has noticed that the most popular request for make up has always been for smokey eyes... somehow people find that really hard and it's easy to understand why.... it is easy to end up looking like you have panda eyes on occasion.. and so to make it simpler and easy for you all... I am going to recommend you look into getting Benefit's 'smokin' eyes kit .. to start with at least... all you need to get a beautiful conventional smokey eye going is in there and once you've mastered the look you can play with variation of colour and glitter....

To help make it even easier for you benefit have come up with this leetle 'beauty lesson' to show you how to use this lovely, leetle kit... just click on the link below and smoke away....

http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/node/n/1267109011/ref=beautylessons_smokin

To get your hands on one in Mumbai try 'Beautiful' on Dr. Ambedkar Road in Bandra West.... and remember darlings you must groom, shape and clean up those brows ... it's no good having a lovely smokey eye with unruly brow's non...?

M x

Christmas at Bobbi Brown

Mon dieu its nearly Christmas.....!..... where did the time go???.... Christmas means festivities and festive means parties!!!!..... yay!!!!..... and so.... to celebrate our lovely Bobbi Brown has come up with a new wonderful palette just for that... to make making up easier and more compact on the go...! ... So as a limited edition comes this wonderful chrome palette for the Christmas season only.

Think cool, icy, frosty, shimmery, angelic (all very 'christmassy').... this party season and if its smoky, shimmery, sheeny, iridescent you're after...you can be sure you'll get it all out of this one compact palette. Works great on all tones and don't be afraid to experiment. You don't have to limit the shadows to just your eyes... if it's a glow you want on your cheeks, or just to highlight, probably on the bow of your mouth... maybe even the collarbone and bare shouders perhaps..... go for it.... play with different shades to get the look you're after... It's party time after all so get on that sparkle and make sure you dazzle.....!

Mx

Makeover!

Susan Boyle before her makeover...

....and after.....

Never underestimate the power of a good makeover.....!.... It does n't have to be anything drastic... nor does it mean undergoing a personality change.... all it is ..... is just a better new version of you!...

Look at good ol' Susan Boyle.... does n't she look great... ?! A long way from when we first saw her on Britain's Got Talent non?......more polished or 'refined' as she likes to call it.... and what I love is that it is done so simply... whilst still keeping her age and personality in mind.... a wee bit of hair colour.. a good cut... shape those brows and even out the skin.... add some lovely light make up to enhance without overpowering et voila... does n't she look lovely!... I also love what she is wearing... gorgeous colour, fabric, ring... tres bien Mademoiselle Boyle!

We here at fat mu love her regardless.... what a talent she is eh?... Watch out for her debut album 'I dreamed a dream' hitting stores Nov 23.....I can't wait to get my own copy... what a voice... I get chills down my spine...... but back to the world of makeovers for now and what Mulain is trying to tell you darlings is that if you are bored of your routine or simply don't have one.. or feel like you just need a leetle va va voom in your life and looks... then why not opt for a makeover to suit your personality and lifestyle...! Trust me you won't regret it and it will do wonders for your confidence..... call us here at the fat mu HQ for a consultation or just visit any of the big beauty counters at your local mall or department store and ask for one...

What better time than now with the party season drawing close.... and if it works for Ms Boyle it sure can work for you too......!

Oh and just 'appened to put on the telly and heard Sharon Osbourne slamming Ms Boyle's looks on American radio! Boo Ms Osbourne....!... we are very disappointed at the shallowness of your statement.... Makeover or not... Susan Boyle is an extraordinary talent and no one can take that away from her.....!

Her ardent fan

Mulain x

Simply Aveda

So this one's not a new product on ze market... but Mulain just happened to use it recently again and was reminded of how good it is.......!......and so i thought i would share it with you..

I am talking about Aveda's plant based colour maintenance shampoos and conditioners.

They come in 4 different shades ... Black Malva to enrich dark hair and cut out any brassy tones....Chamomile to brighten blonde highlights..... Clove to enhance and enrich you brunettes out there and last but not least Madder Root for all you redheads... something for everyone... and trust me mes amis they are wonderful for your hair.... not only does your hair look and smell wonderful after use but its all natural plant based goodness helps keep those locks and their colour looking luscious... all in one easy step.... so if you're running out of shampoo or even just conditioner (sometimes even that's enough for that leetle bit of oomph....according to our MU Natasha...) and are thinking of trying something new.. you might want to give this a go...everyones hair needs a leetle help every now and then non...?

'ope you had a bon weekend.....Mx

50 best beauty buys from 2009

Mulain is, like the rest of the planet, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the internet. Some of you were not even born...even me....I was a little bull in Mama Mulain's eye. All of us rely on the net so much in our every day lives and it's amazing how it is part of us now.

As an example of the beauty of the speed and convenience of the net Mulain is posting Bazaar UK's link to the best beauty buys of 2009.

http://www.harpersbazaar.co.uk/Beauty/50-Best-beauty-products/114169/gallery

Awesome na? So easy and information straight to you in the comfort of your own home.

Wunderbar. Appreciate it my darlings and never take it for granted, we live in a wonderful world....

Mulain x

Paa

Is that really you Mr. Bachchan?

Mulain can't believe it....

Natasha's prosthetics...wunderbar non?

Our MU Natasha has always loved prosthetics. It is one of the reasons she trained in make-up. So being part of the LA-based creative team who came over especially to design the Paa/Amitabh look was great fun and quenched her thirst for working in special effects. Natasha worked alongside Christian Tinsley (The Passion of the Christ) and Dominie Till (The Lord of the Rings) and helped to put the 4 hours a day make-up and prosthetics on the Big B....a long, arduous process so all involved had to be technically savvy, totally professional and incredibly patient.

Natasha, we are all excited at seeing the finished results on screen ...roll on opening night ....and well done Mr. Bachchan for sitting patiently. What a professional.

Mulain x

Revlon's Tropical Temptation

What a great colour range non?

Mulain noticed MU Natasha's fabulous new nail polish she was wearing today...just loo-verly...Tropical Temptation by Revlon! What a popping shade of peach with a coral touch to it, looks stunning on tan skins. So come on you lovely Indian goddesses or any goddess out there ....get paintin' those nails. What a way to pop an outfit! Try Vixen and Midnight Affair too...highly recommended......

Also on the subject of nails, check out www.butterlondon.com...they took the nail world by storm in New York at the fashion week...try British Racing Green.....it's a Green world my darlings....

And...our MU's have 5 ads running on Mumbai TV currently....so try and get a sneak peek...! They are the new Raymonds ad , Garnier men, Garnier Age lift, Garnier Colour Naturals and Asian paints.....Bravo mes cheries!

Mulain x

L'Oreal's 6 Hour Glamshine

Ok...for anyone out there who wants long-lasting lip-gloss....try L'Oreal's 6 hour Glamshine....Mulain has had the 'always pink' on his lips since 9am this morning....this gloss has survived my car journey to fat mu HQ, my early morning swim, my drinking of green tea and my messy fruit salad lunch...it's still on! It's a stayer for sure although I am finding it a little sticky on my lips...that aside for parties and weddings think it's ideal....not sure it'll survive a smooch though...Mulain will 'ave to try that one out.

Beauty of L'Oreal products is that they are fairly well priced 715 Rs in India and easy to get hold of...any beauty shop in Bombay or around our global village should stock this. So no excuses for not trying this one out. Comes in lots of fab shades too.

MUs Virginia and Natasha are working on designing their 2010 workshops in Mumbai - they are going to be so much fun...watch this space!

Have a great day my darlings and gloss it up wherever you are....

Mulain x

Chanel is Chanel is Chanel...

Fantastique matt eye-shadow!

Lovely little quad set gives you dark, matt, frosty, satin glamour

See the whole Noir range - fabulous gothic glam....

Mulain has been eyeing this new range from Chanel for some time and now has made up 'is mind to go and buy the eye-shadow set. The campaign alone brings goose-bumps to my spine and Chanel is Chanel is Chanel so I know the product will be good. The set has shade combinations ranging from matte to frost to satin for multiple looks, great for the party season non? Apply dry for subtle shadowing or a slightly moistened applicator gives a more intense shade. Organic polymer derivatives ensure smudge-proof long wear, particularly in high temperature or humidity.....so cool! That means my darlings, in melting Mumbai our eyes will stay intact and divine....am so off to shop!

This Is It!

The joy of crying....

Mulain 'opes you had a good weekend? For me it was fantastique! Mulain and the fat mu team went to see Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' film and 'ave to say it was so good, like having him back with us. The dancing, singing, choreography, design of this 'would-have-been' show was to quote Mr. Bachchan...'mind-blowing'. Mulain cried and cried as the credits rolled last night, so, so sad to lose him and not have him and his colossal talent with us anymore. Boo hoo! But my darlings...I woke up this morning with a moon-walk in my step and my eyes sparkling! I realised I have not cried in such a long time and forgot how good tears are for the eyes (and soul). A good cleansing had taken place!

All mammals have tears but humans have 3 levels of tears....one basic lubrication for everyday functioning (gets less with age). The second is reflex tears....to protect the eye, so when irritation happens or something gets into your little peepers, tears flow to get rid of any invaders...isn't the body clever non? And lastly, the emotional release tears to cope with stress, upset, or even happiness? Last night it was pure love and emotion upset...oh how I wept....and what a wash my eyes got! Oh la la you should see them this morning...simply sparkling...thank you MJ!

So tip of the day - have a weep! The clever people tell us that crying is a good release of stress and encourage us to do it as much as possible....so chalo...let's see those tears and watch how good your eyes look.

The MUs may be off to Gujurat today to check out the famous donkey fair for a couple of days . Or checking out the Mumbai Film Festival that's on this week. Both sound good non?

Hope your week has some fun stuff planned.....will keep you posted on what we end up doing....

A sparkly-eyed Mulain x

P.s - http://www.aryabhatt.com/fast_fair_festival/Fairs/Vautha_Fair.htm for the donkey fair and http://www.mumbaifilmfest.com/ for la film fest...take your pick!

I'm a Barbie Girl ...In a Barbie World....

... let that be your song today for Halloween! I know it's mine.... ;-)... so if scary Halloween ain't your thing... go for pretty... a la Barbie!

We have all grown up loving Barbie...(... and Ken in my case...) and she now seems to be taking the world by storm...!....truly a Barbie world....!
From the day MAC cosmetics launched their Barbie range.... The 'Doll' is now celebrating her 50th (most glamourous 50 yr old I know...!. ) by launching her very own cosmetics range soon to be hitting stores - so watch out all you Barbie lovers- you're in for a treat! In the meanwhile... launched currently as a bit of a teaser are her 'dolly lashes' available at New Look in London. So if you happen to be prancing around the vicinity or know anyone who is... make sure you get your hands on a pair. Its a great look for Halloween... or any costume party... or just if you're 'in the mood'....coupled with that fantastic dolly make up and of course a magnifique wig! et voila!! Blonde... brunette or red.... that's your choice.... but remember we can't be barbie without the hair ....!


So take a look below for images of Barbie - the real one and MAC's made to look like Barbie girls (bear in mind they have been photoshop'ed') and of the kind of make-up you will need.... just remember lots of bright pinks and shimmers and sheens and gloss are vital to achieving this look! If you need anymore 'elp remember Mulain is at hand!


So happy Halloween mes amis.... and happy dressing up!


Mx

Halloween make-up!

Don't 'ave piggy blood?....Try la ketchup!

Pick a look and get creative!

MAC look - dotty madness!

MAC spider brows.....spooky

Lovely textured MAC

So it's Halloween tomorrow and 'ave you got your pumpkins and trick or treat bags ready? Mulain is off to a party tomorrow night and has his outfit all lined up, so organised non?....Thought you might need some 'elp in what to do and where to pick up some make-up ideas. MAC of course are always there to support us in our work.......they have the most wonderful coloured grease-sticks in blues, greens, yellows, reds etc....great for creating any look and perfect for tomorrow - do go and check them out....great fun!

Take your pick from witch make-up, ghost make-up, demonic make-up, vampire make-up, the Adams family, the Munsters, Frankenstein, Freddy K, Carrie...so much choice my darlings and what fun to research your looks. Don't want to spend a fortune? Get an aqua palette and a set of brushes from any art or craft shop or joke shop even and get painting.....

Or how about getting some lash glue......some sequins and creating your own shapes and masks, get sticking!....Or what about glamour noir, black lips, eyes and nails....so you have colours and textures and looks galore.....the world is at your fingertips...enjoy!

MUs Virginia and Natasha are off to Blue Frog in Mumbai, it's a wrap on their L'Oreal ad so all are celebrating....off to get ready with them.....Caio...x

Mulain x

Giorgio Armani Make-up...

Totally digressing from the Sheer Fluid but Mulain just loo-ves these two Armani mouths....just ravishing non?

Mwah Monsieur A.....

Mulain loves the Sheer Fluid...

Golden Bronze.....

Golden Sand.....

Mulain and the MU's were shooting for L'Oreal yesterday and the aim was to make all 8 models glow as much as possible. To help us on our way with this we added a wonderful little touch to our Screenface liquid bases we were using. A drop (or 3) of Giorgio Armani's Fluid Sheer was added to create that extra va-va voom.....it dresses skin in an illuminating veil of radiance.....just loo-ver-ly! Armani is always recommended as one of the best bases to buy....have heard that from many a make-up artist. So we know we are in safe hands with this brand...pure luxury.

The Sheer Fluid is a unique, translucent formula and is available in a range of versatile hues including makeup base shades, correcting shades, and radiance boosting shades. Blend your favourite Fluid Sheer with foundation to add radiance, polish and sculpting definition to your complexion. Or use it alone as a makeup base, it's your choice and best of all it suits all skin types ....Hooray!

For Indian skins Mulain picked up 'Golden Sand' and 'Golden Bronze'.......they perfect, sculpt and illuminate the skin ...what more could a make-up artist ask for in a bottle my friends?.....Plus its versatile shade range doubles as an eye shadow base, a blush or bronzer
sheer, also has a lightweight texture. Apply with the blender brush to wear alone or as I recommend mix it with your foundation for a boost of radiance and colour. Use on top of foundation for added highlighting and contouring. 'InStyle' voted it 2009 Best Beauty Buy....such a worthwhile investment I can't tell you.

Mulain x

The perfect concealor....

.... does such a thing exist? Non ... but I have found a few that come very close...

For years I never wore concealor... but now signs of age are slowly creeping in and I am left with no choice...! C'est la vie eh...?.... and so accepting that fact I set out looking for a concealor to suit my skin and tone. What I often found were ones that were too light that ended up looking gray and chalky like white rings around the eyes (a common mistake a lot of women make).. or ones that were too drying which then made it look like like I had more lines than I actually did (what was the point of that...?!) and so I stuck to my good ol' derma palette and mixed my own colours for a long time till I got fed up and the hunt for the right concealor started again!

.. and this time I was successful..... I have found 3 really good tried and tested concealors - ranging from light to heavy, normal to moisturising and light to dark tones - so basically to suit one and all...

MAC Studio Finish- great for light to heavy coverage of dark circles, blemishes and spots. Suits all skin types.

MAC Select Moisture Cover- great for light to medium coverage... creamy moisturising formula that is great under the eyes for that fresh - I've just had 10 hours sleep' look- and especially good for very dry skins - my current favourite! and what's even better...... they're readily available in Mumbai! Just visit your local MAC shop in Juhu or South Mumbai.

BECCA - this one comes with two consistency's - one light /one heavier-all depending on the amount of coverage needed. Highly pigmented you can layer it on without looking caked up. Great for anything that needs covering up and suits all skin types and tones.

All of the above look tres natural- provided you find the right shade and remember to check in daylight not those ghastly bright lights they seem to have in all the stores these days.... and I would suggest a yellow toned concealor for most to achieve a natural, closest to your skin tone look.

In the meantime if you've found one that works for you ... please let Mulain know.... merci.... hope this 'elps.... Mx

Eight hour cream

Elizabeth Ardens's trusted 'Eight hour cream' is a staple in most make up artists kit.... it's great for dry/sore skin, chapped lips and works great as a gloss too if you need that extra moisturising element. I carry it everywhere with me on and off set... one of the things I would certainly be stranded on a desert island with...!

To keep in with the current trends they have packaged it differently and come up with a limited edition pot a la the 80's!.... product is exactly the same..... so if you don't have one and are thinking of getting one .. then go with this one and stay cool....!

Mx

Chandni Chowk to China!

Fabulous photo exhibit at The Habitat Centre, Delhi...photo by Tarun Chhabra...do go and see if you get the chance

Mulain found a friend in Delhi - MMUUUUUU!

The MUs in the Metro....

.....well not quite China...but Mulain and the MUs Natasha and Virginia hit Delhi at the weekend. Visiting Chandni Chowk on the Metro, finding the biggests bulls in the world - EVER - and attending the opening of Adil Writer's pottery and painting exhibition - inspired by Alice in Wonderland and The White Rabbit....lovely creative and fun experience was had by all. If you are in Delhi it's open all week at The Habitat Centre....well worth the visit.....do pop in and say you know the MUs. We also discovered a lovely photographer Tarun Chhabra who is also showing his work....fabulous stuff my darlings...Mulain so tempted to buy.

Back to Bombay with a bump today....shooting tomorrow at lovely air-conditioned Yash Raj Studios....good to escape the heat my friends non?

Bye for now - off to pack tomorrow and 'ave an early night....Mulain x

Ladies... finally here is a brand which focuses only on ze lips...! So for all you lipstick loving girls out there.. 'Lipstick Queen' is the one for you! Made by a lady who absolutely loves lipsticks... you can be sure of a good product.

Mulain recently visited their counter at Space NK in the UK and was very impressed with the wide array of colours and textures in lipsticks and glosses. My favourite one though I have to say was the 'medieval'... because although it looks very red ( frightening at first) it adds just the right amount of (moisturising and long lasting) stain on the mouth for any skin tone for that lovely rosebud mouth effect... just like the natural look of the medieval times... (hence the name..)

To read more about it you can visit their site http://www.lipstickqueen.com/

Can also double up as a glossy cheek stain for a natural flush (tried and tested... ) great for day or night for that fresh-i'm just a natural beauty - no make up look...... so try and get your hands on one.... this one's a winner!

Mx

Freida Pinto and L'Oreal

Our lovely Freida's new L'Oreal ad for their new killer mascara is out...how proud we are of her....what a lovely canvas her face is....MU's Natasha and Virginia were only discussing yesterday just how beautiful she really is.....her face is just exquisite with or without make-up...like a scuplture from the gods! We were wondering though....does this mascara really give you lashes like these or are there fake lashes involved too?...Mulain thinks a little bit of false lash help here...with photoshop too? Do we trust these ad campaigns anymore....what do you think my darlings?

Mulain wants to know...and if you have n't seen our blog post from yesterday..please do...it's an eye-opener...literally!

Mulain x

Dove self-esteem campaign....

Please just see and watch......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn0jf46U

Thought provoking non?

Mulain x

Statement lips...

Blue lips at Paul Smith for 2010.....

Mulain enjoyed watched the Paul Smith show for 2010.....the statement lips of blue, pink and orange were great fun,bold and different....not sure that a blue lipstick is easy to wear...but it's your choice my friends.....MAC of course will help you on your way offering a blue lip option....a daring, bold colour.

Of course you don't have to wear this colour alone....layering it with another colour will add a new dimension to your lip world....blue with your pinks...blue with your reds......have a go and try it out...get creative. For those who want just a gentle hint there is always Benefit's California Kissin' Blue Gloss.....very nice, worn alone or over a colour.

Seems Blue is the buzz word in Bollywood too - opening Diwali weekend saw the movie Blue with Akshaye Kumar and the loo-verly Lara Dutta....don't think she'll be sporting blue lippie in this one though my friends...

The MUs are heading off to Delhi for a fun-packed creative weekend and then shooting next week in Mumbai....

Happy Thursday my friends and do drop me a note to say hi....

Mulain x