MAC and Wonder Woman

MAC has teamed up with Warner Bros to create a new line of cosmetics inspired by our favourite female superhero -Wonder Woman!

Their new pop up store which boasts giant renderings of the character is based on Spring Street in New York and their 'Wonder Woman' range is available exclusively there till the 10th of Feb after which it hits stores nationwide in the US... rest of the world?... wait and watch.....

From false lashes to supersize lipglass, glitter pigments, mascara, bronzer and even nail polish matched to the one she wore, are part of this collection- not to mention the super cool packaging!

Worth getting this one, even if only as a collectors item..... ask a friend to pick one up.

Mx

Topshop makeovers

I've just found a new online make-up toy of sorts to play with all thanks to Topshop!

Not only have they started an uber cool make-up range... (did you know that??).... they also have the trendiest colours and textures of the season.... and.... they're cheap as chips.. with really cool packaging ( so importante!..).....

But what's the new toy I'm talking about... well it's their instant online make-over.... all you have to do is upload your photo and play with the colours of their collection and you can do up your face in hundreds of different looks and find out what suits you best... what a great way to experiment with your look I say... get convinced then put on the real stuff!......

Don't have a picture of your self handy?....... don't fret... they have ones of models that you can try different looks on....( great for trying different combinations of colours and looks)

Just follow this link... http://www.taaz.com/topshop/topshop.html....... and play away...... great for getting creative!.... good ol technology I say!

Mx

Check it out!

The fab Will.I.Am and Nicky M...love it and 'check it out'....

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqky5B179nM

Nicki sports green......

Nicki sports copper!

Nicki pink-tastic!

Nicki bobbed chic....

Nicki blonde and Gaga-esque...

This 'Check it out!' video with Nicki Minaj and Will.I.Am is totally wig-tastic my darlings.....he is cool as ever and so is the Buggles Video Killed the Radio Star Intro....but....Nicki M steals the show with her fab wig changes. Make-up, styling, dancin' wicked but Mulain feels the wigs make all the difference. She is totally Gaga meets Rihanna....fun and poppy and great to tap your toe to and shake your booty my darlings. Watch the vid and see what influences you see...I am seeing Japan, cartoons, David Bowie just for starters....and Michael Jackson of course.

So Mulain's thought for the day is why not go out and get yourselves some cool little wigs to add to your look....if you're in Mumbai head to Bharat and Doris stores as they have a good selection to start you off....great fun to change your look quickly, effortless really...see how far you dare go....Mulain is off to check them out....pink or green? Ummmm..decisions, decisions......

M x

Inglot - AMC cream foundation

Ola mes darlings.... as promised here are the updates on Inglot products as we try them...

The first one up is an illuminating liquid foundation (they actually call cream.... why?) called 'AMC cream foundation'.

We used it in class today and we all loved the texture and colours of this fabulous product.

Lovely and creamy in texture, it glides onto the skin to give a lovely dewy finish.

Great range of colours too... so there is no excuse for grey or pale faces anymore! Watch out MAC you've got competition.... especially where these babies are concerned.... definitely prefer these liquids to the MAC liquids.

Great for normal to dry skins, good light to medium coverage with a fuss free pump bottle.... easy on the pocket too!

Test it out for yourself and see.........

4 products to make you look bright, fresh and rested!

Working too hard? lack of sleep? stressed? worry not... nothing a little maquillage can't fix and the beauty is anyone can achieve this... with things you probably already possess!

Products you will need are........

1- Moisturiser- essential!!! cannot stress that enough... whatever your skin type... there is something to suit everyone! from light to heavy, creams to gels, hypoallergenic to oil free.... you name it!.... What this will do is lock moisture content in your skin... giving the appearance of a smoother , healthier, fresher complexion as opposed to a lack lustre dry and dull one.

2- Concealer- to cover any dark circles, blemishes or pigmentation and even out your skin tone.

3- Lip gloss- a slick of a nice pink, bright coral or plum can perk up and brighten your look and give the illusion of fuller lips too....

4- Eyebrows - never underestimate the power of eyebrows.... they frame your face and if well groomed can take years of your face and lift and open up your eyes and face.... need more definition? then fill in with an eyeshadow closest to your natural hair colour using light feathery strokes...

Simple enough? try it and feel and see the difference!.. it works!!

Mx

Welcome Batch 4 MU-ettes!

My darlings....so excited...batch 4 MU-ettes started their 8 week pro course today. Woo hoo! Mulain is wishing them good luck with their 8 weeks and hopes they throw themselves in to the wonderful world of make-up!!! And truly a wonderful world it is my friends. So welcome to you my dears and remember all the MUs are here with you and only here to help....and of course our other MU-ettes.

It's also Sound of Music week for the MU team...so running off to rehearsals left, right and centre.....the hills are alive...tra la la with the Sound of MU-lain!!! Want to see it? Call the NCPA in town and book your seats!

Mulain x

Want to look like Carrie, Miranda, Samantha or Charlotte?....

.... Then pop along to our ' Sex and the city' workshop tomorrow from 11 am- 1pm at the fat mu HQ.

Where?: fat mu, Gazebo house, 133 Hill road, 1st floor, above Godrej Nature's basket, Hill road, Bandra west.

When?: Jan 22nd 11 am- 1pm.

Why?: coz it's fun!!! quick make-up tips and fun products to help you achieve the looks of these fabulous gals in a quick and easy way.

Who?: ANYONE! open to one and all... but do call before dropping in as only few seats available... call on 9920753846.

What to bring?: NOTHING!! just turn up with oodles of enthusiasm and we will provide you all the yummy make-up and your very own brush kits to play with in class.

Hope to see you tomorrow mes cheries.....

Muah!

Mx

Inglot

Mu Natasha and I went to the newly opened Inglot store the other day to check out their much heard about products.

We were wowed by their range of colours and textures and palettes... where should i begin?...

Lets start with the foundations...

Numerous textures in a range of skin tones to suit one and all... especially liked their liquid ones....

Concealers looked yummy too, and the texture did not seem far off from the Bobbi Brown ones we so love here at fat mu! .... the only difference, no corrector colours available....

Great range of eyeshadows and pigments from wild colours to neutrals.... what I particularly liked were their eyeshadow pigments which feel as soft as talc and glide on to the eyes for a beautiful effect and stay without going all over....

Great blusher colours in powders, creams and liquids ... have to say am partial to the liquid ... but you gotta work fast with it, not recommended for oily skins though...

.....and lovely creamy lip colours and gorgeous glosses.

All in all a fantastically yummy looking range that we frankly did not expect and now cannot wait to get my hands into!

Yesterday Mu-ette Melanie who now works at the Inglot store popped in to fat mu HQ with a bag full of goodies for us to try- exciting!!!

... So watch this space for further updates on their products after we have a go with them.... as they say the proof is in the pudding!!

What I have to point out though is that there is definitely something in there for everyone. Wether its for your personal use, the cute little compact packaging and lovely make-up makes it a great buy, whilst for the professional they do amazing palettes which you can customize.... wether it be lip, cheek, eye or concealer... great i say!

... and the icing on the cake is that all Inglot customers get a flat 10 % discount on all our fat mu workshops and courses.... except the 8 wk pro course. All you have to do is come in with your receipt and claim your discount. So hurry buy your make-up AND learn how to use it!!

Mx

Mickey Contractor for MAC

For all of you who love Bollywood and especially the diva's of Bollywod... you may want to head to your nearest MAC store to pick up a few items from Bollywood's Make-up maestro, Mickey Contractors new collection that has recently hit stores.

From brightly coloured eyeshadows , with jewel and gulabi tones, to bright gel eyeliners, and a lovely neutral eyeshadow quad- a must in anyone's kit... Indian or not... this is a fun collection for all of you to try and replicate your screen goddesses looks...

What's particularly nice about this collection is that the foundations and concealers come in great colours to suit the Indian/ Latin skin tones.... no more excuses for grey, chalky faces!

Also available are blushers, lipsticks and glosses to complement our tones... and some of Mickey's favourite MAC brushes to help you achieve his and now your new look!

Get yours fast while stocks and collection lasts!

Mx

Bargain bazaar!

Mu Sara trotted along to New beauty centre and found some amazing buys with make-up factory and color bar.

Great eyeshadow quads at Make-up factory with a lovely array of colours and textures.

After a 40% discount ( which they are offering if you tell them you are a make-up artist and will promote the brand... as we are :) )it works to a bargain price of just Rs 900 per quad ! great me thinks given how expensive make-up is nowadays!!!

She also picked up a lovely bright purply pink lipstick - great for the new spring looks for.. get this- just Rs 90! usual MRP for their lipsticks anyway Rs 150!

Go fill up yer kits!!

Mx

Le White Pencil!

Just a quick tip for all make-up artistes packing for their shoots, bridals, event make-ups etc...don't forget to pack your white eye pencil. MU Sara has Stage Color White Pencil which she picked up for around Rs. 200...not bad eh? This little product can make all the difference to your make-ups. Opens the eyes up and makes the look more dramatic...don't go too over the top though...it's not Alice In Wonderland (unless you want it to be).

MUs are prepping for shoots and events and classes. Hope you all watched the Golden Globes..tell me who looked good? Mulain loo-ves the award season..so much dazzle and glitter!

M x

Pedicures in the city

We all know the importance of a good pedicure living in Mumbai... and so Mulain decided to try a few places to see which one offered a really good service that did'nt kill the pocket.....

Lets start with the most expensive......

The salon at the Taj Lands end: Really good pedicures... as one would expect from a 5 star salon, comfortable reclining chairs, quiet , spacious, relaxing ambience with well trained technicians...... Highly recommended if you need a bit of pampering should your purse allow it... prices start at Rs 700

Nail Bar- Considering they specialise in nails only it should be THE place to go for your mani's and pedi's......

Lovely reclining chairs and well trained staff again... What especially stood out was the extremely wide range of O.P.I colours and products available.... this is the place to go to buy your nail colours...... but inspite of it all was disappointed with the service.... although my pedicure was'nt bad it was'nt the best either.... and hygiene standards did have me cringing a bit if I am to be honest...... basic pedicure from Rs 400..

Agile fingers- Good pedicures but too busy and noisy! basic small crammed space with too many clients and staff bustling in and out .... not at all plush or relaxing if thats what your after...... although saying that the staff is well trained and seem to be constantly in demand.... difficult to get an appointment last minute....

Verdict: Good... but they did'nt rock my world...

Pedicures for Rs 400...

Bottlegreen - Sweet little salon located opposite Hawaiin shack... small and quiet with just the right amount of people and a relaxing atmosphere. With only 4 stations it gives you enough personal space to enjoy your treatments . Nice friendly staff who are well trained and use O.P.I products..... had a really nice pedicure there that lasted a long time and all for a bargain price of Rs 325! ...

Hope this helps......Should any of you know of any places Mulain needs to know about please do write and let me know........

Mx

Pink of Hearts

Recently Mu Natasha did yet another skin commercial where the brief for nails were clean healthy looking naturally pink nails.... almost a shell pink colour .... nothing that looked painted.

The polish that really works to achieve this look is 'Pink of Hearts' from O.P.I.

A lovely transluscent pink that gives the nails a lovely clean healthy pink glow and shine and looks even better when topped with a coat of clear nail polish.... and what's even better is that money from the sale of this colour goes towards breast cancer awareness.... beauty with a conscience.... we like that!!

Try it..... if you want something funkier.. visit the nail bar for an entire selection of O.P.I colours from clear to nude to vibrant to dark..... prices start at about Rs 500.

Mx

Bargain brushes!

MU Sara was dispatched to New Beauty Centre for a reccie ....browsing the beauty / make-up / skincare items and came back with this yummy little brush set. Best thing is it's Rs. 170....how cool is that? Each brush doubles up and each is versatile and usable. A powder/blush brush with a blender on the end, an eyeliner brush with a wand, a lip filler and liner combo and a shadow and aplicator option. Tres cool! So guys and dolls get yourselves down to New Beauty Centre and ask for the set (called Audreys brush set...probably made in China)...what a cute gift for someone...including yourself ;)....Mulain x

False lash effect!

Mulain loo-ves his new mascara by Max Factor.....it has amazing reviews so had to try it myself...it's long-lasting, does n't clump and gives uber volume and that false lash effect that we all love! It's on today and I am fluttering my lashes around Bandra West, what a show-off I hear you cry! It's not super cheap but I think it's well worth the money....I got mine from UK...will try and find out if it's available in Bollywoodland :).

Hope you had a wonderful Tuesday my darlings!

Mulain x

Sex and the City Workshop!

The SATC gals...easy and breezy glam!

Mulain is getting super excited about the 'Sex and the City' make-up workshop of the month happening at the fat mu academy on 15th Sat Jan, 11am to 1pm. 2 hours of fun, informative, effective make-up tips and tricks so all attendees can walk away feeling confident that they can create that flawless, easy-breezy glam look in 5 to 10 mins! Sounds impossible?...it's not!...the MUs will show you how. So do come join the fun alone or you and some friends together? Mulain will see you there.

MUs Menaka and Xavier and Prajakta are prepping for working on Life of Pi with UK make-up designer Fae Hammond. Super excited and gearing up for the Indian schedule of the film. MUs Sara and Natasha are shooting today outside and think it's hot and dry...always tricky for us make-up artistes. Let's see what make-up tips they'll tell me so I can pass onto you guys.

Off for green tea now ..catch up later.

Mulain x

Rimmel's Glam Eyes!

MU Virginia picked up for herself a fab and cost effective liquid eyeliner in London. Rimmel's liner is easy to apply and lasts!....MU Virginia's eyelines lasted a 20 hour shoot! Woo hoo, she is delighted! So know anyone travelling get them to pick one up. Sexy definition all in one little product and it's a lovely intense black. So get out there on your Friday nights my darlings and starting lining. Enjoy M x

Chez-Moi

www.facebook.com/pages/Chez-Moi

Mulain is delighted to tell you all about cafe Chez-Moi...started by my dear friend Amman Dua in Bandra West, sort of next door to Candies in Reclamation. Just off now to check it out...food is Euro / Bistro style and all write-ups so far have been great! Bon chance Amman! Now you might think why is Mulain writing about a cafe on a make-up blog? Well...we all know cafes / coffee or tea house culture is the perfect environment to relax/unwind/escape/talk/chat ideas/spread ideas/argue ideas/get inspired....check out 1900s Vienna if you don't believe me. Those little hotspots of gathering helped shaped the 20th century!! So roll on cafe culture I say. Get your little hooves trotting down there to get inspired and share thoughts of the day. Remember my fellow artistes and friends, you are shaping the world around you and of course have a cake while you are at it :).

Mulain x

Smoke Signal

Smoke Signal by Boots No. 17

MU Virginia brought back for me a lovely little nail polish called Smoke Signal by Boots No.17....you look at it in the little 8ml bottle and think 'yuck...murky grey'...and that how would it look good...and yet....it does. It not only looks good ..it looks quite cool and very glam. Day or night this colour can do both, versatility at your fingertips (excuse the pun). It promises 5 days of colour, and chip proof....lets see shall we? Also 2 coats with the larger, easier to handle brush. It's a good price too, only about 3GP. They have a great colour range actually, so have a look and see what suits you.

Hope January is treating you well my friends. Mulain x

Benefit Pppprowl!

What fun! MU Virginia has brought me back from lovely London a new snazzy Benefit lip and eye duo stick. One end is an irridescent lip gloss and the other a blue glitter / irridescent mascara...am so excited at trying this out...to-tally gearing up for the Disco look of the season. This little gem is just under 20 GBP...not cheap...but when has London been cheap for shopping my friends. Anyway...not important...'it's the time to disco...tra la la'....

Mulain x

2011!

Friends...it's 2011...hope you had a good and restful holiday...wherever you were, whatever you were doing!

The fat mu team are back in action....shooting and gearing up for our 2011 workshops. Mulain will try and make le blog as funny and as informative as possible to all you make-up artistes...professional or non!

That's my new resolution...plus treating myself to a snazzy new mascara....what is yours? :)

Mulain x