I am doing an outfit post after ages! I didn’t shoot anything new since Sept, almost 5-6 months apart from 1-2 campaigns in between which were not proper outfit shoots as such.
My photographer was busy with weddings and I wasn’t too keen in between. I had a bunch of things to shoot this time from this dress, to shoes and bag. I have also shopped a lot in the past 2-3 months from ShopBop, Zara and online H & M and Lulu & Sky, so expect more shoots and posts 😀
We did three outfits this time, and the first one was this. It’s a little difficult to get the venue and match the availability of photographer, venue and me i.e. on days when I don’t have events, shoots or any family stuff. So shooting 2-3 outfits at one go works best. But after two changes and clicking the third outfit, it gets a bit tiring :p
So anyhoo, coming back to this bright orange dress! I love yellow and orange, they are my favourite colours, apart from red. Anything bright and colourful and I am instantly attracted. I am loving mustard yellow, sunflower yellow, this orange and all sunset hues this summer (in fact, all year round :D)
This orange straight fit dress is from Afamado. It’s neither a shift dress nor a tight bodycon, but a straight, comfortable fit which hugs your body but doesn’t cling it.
Afamado has sizes from S to 6XL, so you can be any size and still you can get the dresses and they even have a ‘Made to Measure’ option where they can customize the outfit for you as per your exact measurements.
When I got this dress initially, it was quite loose and then they altered it for me. I lost some weight and it’s still a little loose, I clipped it from behind so that it gives a better fit 😀 But basically, it’s a boon for people who do not find the correct size in clothes as per their body type or have basic, boring things which they never like.
I love the interesting cold shoulder ruffled sleeves it has. I am not into sleeveless clothing, and this works perfectly for me. It’s not see through or sheer and I didn’t have to layer anything underneath.
I paired it with nude bow design shoes from Truffle Collection, these are the most comfortable pair of shoes I own and I have many! I am not comfortable wearing heels for a long period of time, but these I can wear. They are super comfortable and light weight, does not give any shoe bites plus look so cute! They work with everything from dresses to denims.
I chose this colourful Loeffler Randall sling with round pom pom kind of floral work on it. This bag is super cute and colourful and even though the dress is bright, the shoes were nude and the accents of this bag matched the dress well as it had orange too.
Overall I really liked this outfit and how it came through. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below 🙂
Also I am looking for something lemon print, top or dress, do let me know if you find it :p
So it’s the first month of 2018 and what better start than this amazing sale! ShopBop‘s Luxe Sale, their first sale of 2018. The sale starts today and ends on 25th, valid for 3 days – January 23rd, 2018 – January 25th, 2018
Take an extra 25% off all Designer Boutique sale styles with code GETLUXE
I already placed my order, I got the Blank Denim embellished and studded faux leather jacket Budding Romance Moto Jacket, it’s so amazing. It was love at first sight for me 😀
Top 10 Makeup Setting Sprays Available in India, Prices, Buy Online
By Sanchita
Applying makeup is not just enough; you have to make sure that the makeup lasts throughout the day. When you are going full glam for any occasion or want that popping highlighter to remain lit all day long, you have to invest in a good makeup setting spray. It helps to keep the makeup intact, remove any extra layer of power and makes you look impeccable. Every makeup artists uses a makeup setting spray. These are available in variants like dewy, matte or simply keep the makeup intact. While using a makeup setting spray, shake the bottle well, hold it 8 to 10 inches away from face and spray 2 to 4 times in an “X” and “T” motion. We have compiled a list of some of the best makeup sprays available in India to help you through it.
1. MAC Fix + Spray – Price Rs. 1800 for 100ml (BUY HERE)
MAC Fix + Spray is by far one of the best makeup setting sprays that you won’t mind splurging on. This is a magical and most important product in your vanity. You can use it as a primer for face, makeup setting spray or simply on the eye shadow brush to apply the loose pigment. You can also apply powder foundation for day time and spray this mist to make it last all day long. This is one of the favorites of most of the MUAs all over the world. This is basically a lightweight mist of water packed with vitamins and minerals, infused with a blend of green tea, chamomile and cucumber to gently soothe and refresh the skin. It instantly hydrates the skin, gives a refreshing and soothing touch and suits all skin types.
Kryolan DermaColor Fixing Spray is one of the best makeup setting sprays with an easy price tag. The product has alcohol content in it. It keeps the makeup all day long even if you have very oily skin. The product is excellent for brides and it also feels cool on the skin. If you have gone overboard with powder, this product will fix it in a minute without looking patchy at all. It has SPF 20 which is really great and the product will give you a medium-dewy finish without looking shiny. It will not break you out but requires a good cleanser to remove makeup.
3. Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief – Price Rs. 3250 for 125ml (BUY HERE)
The Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief is excellent for dry and dull skin and can be used as a hydrating moisturizer or primer, facial mist for refreshment or a makeup setting spray to get a soft dewy look on the skin. It is very hydrating and completely fragrance free. It gets absorbed quickly without any residue and it does not feel sticky on the face at all. It works well on every skin type and helps to remove dry patches. Thus, you can sue it before applying makeup and also as a finishing spray.
NYX Makeup Setting Spray is available in 2 variants – Dewy and Matte. Thus you can use it as per your preference. The sprays are lightweight and comfortable and set the makeup really quickly. It takes away the patchy powdery look and gives a matte or dewy effect as per your pick. It forms a protective film on the makeup and makes the makeup on the face last longer. The only drawback is that it has odd chemical odor.
5. Freedom Makeup Pro Studio Fixing Spray – Price Rs. 1000 for 100ml (BUY HERE)
Freedom Makeup Pro Studio Fixing Spray is al lightweight spray that helps deflect surface shine for a natural matte finish. It has various ingredients that will help you achieve a flawless look that will keep foundation and eye makeup in place with no smudging or fading for that just- applied natural look lasting up to 12 hours. The T-zone remains less oily and shiny and the powdery look is all gone. The finish is a balanced matte and dewy and great or any occasion.
6. Makeup Revolution Pro Fix Makeup Fixing Spray – Price Rs. 1000 for 100ml (BUY HERE)
Makeup Revolution Pro Fix Makeup Fixing Spray is pretty much like the Freedom one but has various variants like Illuminating, Oil Control version or Matte one. It helps to keep your makeup in place all day long and also protect the skin against heat and humidity, cold, and windy conditions and also the prevention of makeup breakdown. The makeup remains intact for up to 8hoours. This product will not break you out and gets readily absorbed in a couple of minutes.
7. L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender – Price Rs. 999 for 100ml (BUY HERE for 749)
The L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender is a lightweight, oil free setting spray that sets the makeup like no other. It will prevent the makeup from melting, fading and no-touch ups are required. It will also prevent the foundation from smudging or settling into fine lines for all-day long. The mist gets absorbed very quickly, giving you a matte look. The product is dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic and will suit every skin type. Also, there is no residue left behind after use.
8. L.A. Girl Pro Setting HD Matte Finish Spray – Price Rs. 850 for 30ml (BUY HERE for 680)
The L.A. Girl Pro Setting HD Matte Finish Spray has an ultra fine in texture which is super lightweight with a non-sticky formula that evens out the base. It dried very quickly without any residue and prevents makeup transfer. It has almost no fragrance and cruelty-free and vegan in nature. It also prevented the skin from getting oily and keeps oily area of the face from getting patchy. Although it says a matte spray, the finish is more of a natural matte that addsa a glow but takes away all the extra powdery-ness from the skin itself.
9. Milani Make It Last and Dewy Setting Spray Prime + Correct + Set – Price Rs. 1300 for 60ml (BUY HERE)
Milani Make It Last is available in two variants – “Hydrate + Illuminate + Set” and “Prime + Correct + Set”. This product works as a primer and makeup setting spray that gives you a natural finish and takes away all the patchiness, unevenness and cakey look. It delivers just the right dose of dewy or matte look to the complexion with a cooling, refreshing feeling while locking in your makeup for up to 16 hours without creasing, smudging or fading.
The PAC Micro Finish Makeup Fixer is a very light weight makeup setting spray with the indulgent ingredients of beneficial vitamins that protects skin and makes makeup last long all day. It has herbal and floral extracts and this aero spray technology eliminates blotchy watermarks, cakey look and gives a flawless natural look with illuminating high points of the face.
Thus, these are the best makeup setting sprays available in India.
Editor’s Note: That’s a perfect list Sanchita. I would like to add the Colorbar Stay The Day Finishing Mist (Buy HERE) which was the only one available here in India earlier apart from Fix+. I absolutely love that and again it’s affordable at Rs.850/- Currently loving the PAC one, NYX and Makeup Revolution ones are also nice.