Love,
Indian Girl
Monday, July 12, 2010
Three Custom Color Specialists, The Getaway Collection - Bora Bora Lipstick : Review & Swatches
The Getaway Collection is the newest offering from Three Custom Color Specialists. The collection consists of five vibrant, long wearing shades named after popular destinations. I was sent tiny samples of all five shades and I fell in mad love with three. Today I'll talk about this one color that I am wild about - Bora Bora !
Bora Bora is a cool fuchsia with a very very sheer blue opalescence. The blue appears in very few angles and looks like its reflecting off your lips. The shade is this super fun , 80's inspired fuchsia. I think the 80's was a great time for makeup - people had fun then. Unlike now when mostly its all about nude. I am no different I have 20 different nude shades of lipstick and this makes Bora Bora the most fun lipstick in my collection. I want everybody to own this shade because it makes you feel so cool !Never in a million years would I have thought that I'd wear a shade as vibrant as this and love it ! But I do. Its a great fashion accessory and will get you noticed (in a nice way) even if you're just wearing a pair of skinny jeans and tee.
Color apart the formula is just as brilliant. They are so pigmented that even after a shower and dinner I still had a faint stain from my application in the morning. I've had no dryness and you'll notice the satin finish in the swatches. Overall for a fairly big number like $21.50 its worth every penny !
Love,Indian Girl
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
Yellow Blue and Green
My eyes are hazel, and have a hint of yellow a times, and these colors really played that up.
Ten Easy Food Choices For A Healthier Me
These are ten things I do because I like doing them. Turns out they are pretty good stuff that are good enough to recommend even. But more than anything it is just me writing my personal story that would help anyone looking to
Maintain your weight
Make overall easy healthier choices without turning into a raw foodist
Do something food wise in addition to working out to lose weight.
Important Note : I am not a trained nutritionist. I am merely a budding enthusiast in the field of food. Do not take anything from my fitness / diet posts any more seriously than you would take something that comes up in a conversation with your friend. Talk to a trained professional / physician before starting out on any exercise / diet routine.
Lets get on with it.
1. Water Is The Best Drink
Every time I eat out whether its at Subway or a nice little Italian restaurant my drink of choice is water - no ice. Nothing wrong with cold water, I happen to like room temperature better than cold and full of ice. Water is just pain ol water - zero calories.
Regular soda -12 oz, 10 calories. Too much sugar and don't like it
Diet soda - zero calories. Still bad, can tolerate but wont drink it.
Beer - Have liked only one beer all my life. But not enough to add 200 calories to my meal.
White wine - 6oz, 120 calories. Cant stomach wine.
Cocktails - cant stomach alcohol.
2. No Deep Fried At Home And Outside
I hate the taste of oil gushing out from food. If I had a penny for every time I heard someone say - add more oil it adds taste to the curry. No it does not - it only adds fat. Rolls and rolls of belly fat.
I also cant stand oil fumes. I almost will pass out if I stand in front of oil fumes that come from deep frying things in oil. Also its too much mess to clean up - so I never deep fry anything at home.
There is no nutritional value in deep fried breaded chicken. All the oil that the bread soaks up goes straight to those thighs. Wings taste best when they are not breaded - to me.
3. Eat Lots Of Vegetables, Beans And Bake Everything
I load up on veggies on every trip to the grocery store. The seasonal ones are always marked down so its not very hard on the wallet either. I pick up a few frozen veggies that make cooking easier - pre cut and all. Veggies are low in calories, fill you up and you can eat loads of it. Three cups of cauliflower which is probably one whole head of cauliflower is only 75 calories !
Eat beans. Canned are fine too - lots of protein, fiber and they fill you up. I love all kinds of beans.
I throw everything into the oven from kale to green beans to zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, falafel, potatoes - anything. Take a baking tray, add a sheet of foil ( makes it easy to clean), spray PAM, lay your vegetables, add salt +pepper and throw them under the broiler. Five minutes and you have cooked, tasty food without the effort of cooking or the addition of oil.
4. Decisions At The Grocery Store
All my food decisions are made at the store. If I want to pick up a bag of chips...am I ready to add all that fat into my body that already jiggles - No. So I make a pout and drop it.
Never buy any food that comes in a cardboard box and is frozen. No ready made meals for me.
5. Home Made Salad Dressing
This is the best thing since sliced bread. Store bought salad dressing are drenched in oil and are super fat. Almost all regular dressings at the stores are almost all fat - calorie wise. The fat free ones taste like corn syrup and are made with so many unknown chemicals.
Home made dressing are the best. You take four or five clean ingredients and make tasty dressings. I add oil sometimes but limit to one table spoon - excellent taste and very low on calories ! Lemme know if you would like a few dressing recipes - I am all about sharing !
6. Lean Organic Protein
Food Inc taught me to buy organic meat. I taught myself to buy only lean, mostly poultry meat - bacon aside.
7. Eat Light
Make one meal a day - a light one. My lunch is almost always light - a deli salad / sandwich / wrap. I choose fat free deli slices, lots of greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, mustard, olive oil mayo and good cheese slices. None of that fat free singles. I used to get em all the time but now I'm into good tasty cheese. One slice , may be even half per sandwich is way better than a couple of fat free blah slices.
If for dinner try going raw for a change ! Slice up some zucchini, peppers, onions or carrots. Squeeze a lemon on top and enjoy the refreshing salad. Or try some miso soup - loves it !
8. No Desserts
After eating a whole entree at the restaurant I almost never have space for a dessert. My friends are the same way so its not a problem. Unless the dessert sounds really exotic - like something we've never eaten before. Some folks like to bag half the entree and go for the sweet stuff. That works too.
9. Snacks
Not big on snacking but I love raw almonds and dried cranberries. They are my snack of choice. Together I love the sweet and sour cranberries with the crunchy sweet almonds. Sometimes if I'm really really hungry , I eat cereal or watermelon or cucumber.
10. Fruits
Its the berry and melon season which means its time for everybody to indulge on fruits. Hit COSTCO for cheap , organic berries and watermelon. I usually go to COSTCO once in four months but now I go there often just to load up on berries. Add them to your oatmeal, salads or as snacks. I love eating say 6-7 strawberries / black berries or half a cup blue berries with some honey and walnuts after dinner at home. Or bite into a big slice of watermelon.
Unnecessary Information
I don't want to give the idea that I get it all right or even mostly right because I probably don't. I haven't been working out consistently. Once a week does not count , too bad. I always eat dinner after eight and my berries go in at about ten. So Oprah's no food after eight is not happening here either. I love my white bleached basmati rice.
But I am not downplaying my better choices either , I am secretly proud of them. I haven't eaten a donut in over 18 months. If you knew me, you'd know I LOVE DONUTS. But nothing adds pounds on me faster than donuts do so I've kept away. I ate burger and fries for dinner a couple of days back. It was my first in over 6- 8 months.
Love,
Indian Girl
Maintain your weight
Make overall easy healthier choices without turning into a raw foodist
Do something food wise in addition to working out to lose weight.
Important Note : I am not a trained nutritionist. I am merely a budding enthusiast in the field of food. Do not take anything from my fitness / diet posts any more seriously than you would take something that comes up in a conversation with your friend. Talk to a trained professional / physician before starting out on any exercise / diet routine.
Lets get on with it.
1. Water Is The Best Drink
Every time I eat out whether its at Subway or a nice little Italian restaurant my drink of choice is water - no ice. Nothing wrong with cold water, I happen to like room temperature better than cold and full of ice. Water is just pain ol water - zero calories.
Regular soda -12 oz, 10 calories. Too much sugar and don't like it
Diet soda - zero calories. Still bad, can tolerate but wont drink it.
Beer - Have liked only one beer all my life. But not enough to add 200 calories to my meal.
White wine - 6oz, 120 calories. Cant stomach wine.
Cocktails - cant stomach alcohol.
2. No Deep Fried At Home And Outside
I hate the taste of oil gushing out from food. If I had a penny for every time I heard someone say - add more oil it adds taste to the curry. No it does not - it only adds fat. Rolls and rolls of belly fat.
I also cant stand oil fumes. I almost will pass out if I stand in front of oil fumes that come from deep frying things in oil. Also its too much mess to clean up - so I never deep fry anything at home.
There is no nutritional value in deep fried breaded chicken. All the oil that the bread soaks up goes straight to those thighs. Wings taste best when they are not breaded - to me.
3. Eat Lots Of Vegetables, Beans And Bake Everything
I load up on veggies on every trip to the grocery store. The seasonal ones are always marked down so its not very hard on the wallet either. I pick up a few frozen veggies that make cooking easier - pre cut and all. Veggies are low in calories, fill you up and you can eat loads of it. Three cups of cauliflower which is probably one whole head of cauliflower is only 75 calories !
Eat beans. Canned are fine too - lots of protein, fiber and they fill you up. I love all kinds of beans.I throw everything into the oven from kale to green beans to zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, falafel, potatoes - anything. Take a baking tray, add a sheet of foil ( makes it easy to clean), spray PAM, lay your vegetables, add salt +pepper and throw them under the broiler. Five minutes and you have cooked, tasty food without the effort of cooking or the addition of oil.
4. Decisions At The Grocery Store
All my food decisions are made at the store. If I want to pick up a bag of chips...am I ready to add all that fat into my body that already jiggles - No. So I make a pout and drop it.
Never buy any food that comes in a cardboard box and is frozen. No ready made meals for me.
5. Home Made Salad Dressing
This is the best thing since sliced bread. Store bought salad dressing are drenched in oil and are super fat. Almost all regular dressings at the stores are almost all fat - calorie wise. The fat free ones taste like corn syrup and are made with so many unknown chemicals.
Home made dressing are the best. You take four or five clean ingredients and make tasty dressings. I add oil sometimes but limit to one table spoon - excellent taste and very low on calories ! Lemme know if you would like a few dressing recipes - I am all about sharing !6. Lean Organic Protein
Food Inc taught me to buy organic meat. I taught myself to buy only lean, mostly poultry meat - bacon aside.
7. Eat Light
Make one meal a day - a light one. My lunch is almost always light - a deli salad / sandwich / wrap. I choose fat free deli slices, lots of greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, mustard, olive oil mayo and good cheese slices. None of that fat free singles. I used to get em all the time but now I'm into good tasty cheese. One slice , may be even half per sandwich is way better than a couple of fat free blah slices.
If for dinner try going raw for a change ! Slice up some zucchini, peppers, onions or carrots. Squeeze a lemon on top and enjoy the refreshing salad. Or try some miso soup - loves it !
8. No Desserts
After eating a whole entree at the restaurant I almost never have space for a dessert. My friends are the same way so its not a problem. Unless the dessert sounds really exotic - like something we've never eaten before. Some folks like to bag half the entree and go for the sweet stuff. That works too.
9. Snacks
Not big on snacking but I love raw almonds and dried cranberries. They are my snack of choice. Together I love the sweet and sour cranberries with the crunchy sweet almonds. Sometimes if I'm really really hungry , I eat cereal or watermelon or cucumber.
10. Fruits
Its the berry and melon season which means its time for everybody to indulge on fruits. Hit COSTCO for cheap , organic berries and watermelon. I usually go to COSTCO once in four months but now I go there often just to load up on berries. Add them to your oatmeal, salads or as snacks. I love eating say 6-7 strawberries / black berries or half a cup blue berries with some honey and walnuts after dinner at home. Or bite into a big slice of watermelon.
Unnecessary Information I don't want to give the idea that I get it all right or even mostly right because I probably don't. I haven't been working out consistently. Once a week does not count , too bad. I always eat dinner after eight and my berries go in at about ten. So Oprah's no food after eight is not happening here either. I love my white bleached basmati rice.
But I am not downplaying my better choices either , I am secretly proud of them. I haven't eaten a donut in over 18 months. If you knew me, you'd know I LOVE DONUTS. But nothing adds pounds on me faster than donuts do so I've kept away. I ate burger and fries for dinner a couple of days back. It was my first in over 6- 8 months.
What are a few simple choices you make to stay healthier ?
Love,
Indian Girl
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Even More Makeup Tips
Need to look great in a hurry? Use the makeup tips below to get your face on - fast.
It seems nobody has any time these days – especially in the morning. We’re all so busy rushing to get ready for work, getting the kids off to school, etc. But that doesn’t mean that your makeup application has to suffer. Below are some makeup tips that will help you look great in no time.
Need to look great in a hurry? Use the makeup tips below to get your face on - fast.
It seems nobody has any time these days – especially in the morning. We’re all so busy rushing to get ready for work, getting the kids off to school, etc. But that doesn’t mean that your makeup application has to suffer. Below are some makeup tips that will help you look great in no time. No matter how much time you have to put on your makeup, the first item to apply is foundation. Makeup foundation helps to conceal uneven skin coloring and makes the effect of makeup more pronounced. Remember to pat the product onto your skin, however, don’t rub it on. If you’re short on time, simply apply the makeup foundation only on the uneven patches of your face, and skip putting it on your whole face altogether.
Need to appear well rested, and don’t have much time? Focus on your eye makeup. Eye makeup is intended to make your eyes appear brighter and eliminate a tired look. Think mascara. Apply it onto your upper lashes and your eyes will undergo a transformation. Remember to always use black mascara, no matter what color your lashes are. If you have a little more time, apply some eyeliner and eye shadow as well.
Next, apply blush to highlight your cheekbones. Using a medium brush, lightly pick up the powder from the container. Apply maximum color to this area and use light circular strokes to blend upward, towards the temples. Finally, use the remaining color on the brush for the rest of the cheek to achieve a well-blended look.
Now onto lipstick. Use the stick and start applying color at the center of your upper as well as lower lips. Gradually move out to the corners. Now, press your lips and rub them together to distribute the color evenly. After this, use your little finger or your lipstick wand to apply more color to your lips. This will control the amount of color used. The second coating will ensure that your lipstick will last.
Remember – when choosing colors for your makeup foundation and blush, make sure that the color actually complements your skin. For makeup foundation, the shade should be a near match for your skin shade. Otherwise, it will look like you’re wearing a mask, not makeup. With blush, choose a color that matches the inner portion of your lip.
Using the tips above, you can look great in no time, and shift your focus away from your makeup to getting on with your day.
Photography: David Hou
Thursday, May 20, 2010
The School of Professional Makeup is Moving!
The School of Professional Makeup will be moving to new digs as of May 31st, 2010. Not to worry, though, we're not going far...
The School of Professional Makeup has acquired a great new building in downtown Toronto, and we'll be moving to our new digs on May 31st, 2010.
The new space is at 1776 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, between Coxwell and Woodbine. The new school will be even bigger and better than our previous location on Wellington Street, and we're really excited to show it off!
All of our other contact info will remain the same - after May 31st, you can still call us at 416.603.3332 or email us at info@promakeupart.com. You can also visit us on the web at www.promakeupart.com. So please be sure to come and visit us in our new, revamped location.
In addition to a new location, our new course start dates have been posted online. To check them out, visit our course calendar page.
See you on the Danforth!
The School of Professional Makeup will be moving to new digs as of May 31st, 2010. Not to worry, though, we're not going far...
The School of Professional Makeup has acquired a great new building in downtown Toronto, and we'll be moving to our new digs on May 31st, 2010.The new space is at 1776 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, between Coxwell and Woodbine. The new school will be even bigger and better than our previous location on Wellington Street, and we're really excited to show it off!
All of our other contact info will remain the same - after May 31st, you can still call us at 416.603.3332 or email us at info@promakeupart.com. You can also visit us on the web at www.promakeupart.com. So please be sure to come and visit us in our new, revamped location.
In addition to a new location, our new course start dates have been posted online. To check them out, visit our course calendar page.
See you on the Danforth!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Airbrush Makeup with Renowned Makeup Artist Levi Vieira
The School of Professional Makeup is thrilled to announce that renowned Brazilian makeup artist Levi Vieira will be teaching our Advanced Airbrush Makeup Workshop, starting April 21st.
Accomplished professional makeup artist Levi Vieira, who has transformed models on Escada, Fendi and Gucci runways, will be joining the makeup artist team at The School of Professsional Makeup to teach our Advanced Airbrush Makeup worshop this April.
Advanced techniques in silicone
foundation, highlight and shade
Airbrush eyeshadow treatments
Blush & contour application
Eyebrow stencils and partial free form eyebrow drawing
Body art
Seats are limited, so students are encouraged to book now. The School of Professional Makeup can be reached at 416.603.3332, or email us at info@promakeupart.com. More information can also be found on our makeup course calendar page.
The School of Professional Makeup is thrilled to announce that renowned Brazilian makeup artist Levi Vieira will be teaching our Advanced Airbrush Makeup Workshop, starting April 21st.
Accomplished professional makeup artist Levi Vieira, who has transformed models on Escada, Fendi and Gucci runways, will be joining the makeup artist team at The School of Professsional Makeup to teach our Advanced Airbrush Makeup worshop this April.Levi's career as a makeup artist has earned him the respect of many in the world of entertainment and fashion. As the lead makeup artist for fashion shows featuring John Varvatos, La Perla, Max Mara, Tory Burch and Nike, in addition to his print, television and film experience, Levi's extended range has prepared him for any assignment from the mundane to the bizarre. Other shows featuring Levi's work include YSL, Marni, Pucci, Chloe, Donna Karan, Roberto Cavalli and Saks Fifth Avenue.
With the belief that every person is beautiful, Levi does not manufacture beauty. Rather, his philosophy is to highlight features so his clients naturally shine. He is warmly regarded because he creates a comfortable environment where individuals can express themselves. This foundation of trust provokes flawless work. For Levi, there is nothing more rewarding than a beautiful smile from a satisfied client.
Starting on April 21st, 2010, the Advanced Airbrush Makeup course consists of one week / 30 hours, and the course content will include:
foundation, highlight and shade
Seats are limited, so students are encouraged to book now. The School of Professional Makeup can be reached at 416.603.3332, or email us at info@promakeupart.com. More information can also be found on our makeup course calendar page.
Photo: Courtesy of BeautybyLevi.com.
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