National Lipstick Day

29th July is known as the National Lipstick Day and therefore I decided to create a little post on something related on lipsticks. I decided to create a post on one of the most exquisite lipsticks that I have. They are the most unique, beautifully packaged and my favourite lipsticks. Lets have a look at them.

To begin with, is this beautiful velvet packaged loreal lipstick from the red carpet collection from Cannes
Shade- 999 Red carpet
Its a perfect classy maroon that goes well with traditional as well as modern wear. Isnt the packaging lovely!

The second one is by Clinique. It is a deep wine shade with gloss. It is like a heavy lipstick gloss that stays for an amazing amount of time.
Shade- 03 candied apple pop
Its a super classy shade, dark, rich and glossy!

The second one is by Clinique. It is a deep wine shade with gloss. It is like a heavy lipstick gloss that stays for an amazing amount of time.
Shade- 03 candied apple pop
Its a super classy shade, dark, rich and glossy!

I am in love with the packaging of these lipsticks. They are a statement in itself
The lipstick is by Bharat and Dorris a brand that i will be reviewing soon on my blog. The shade is dark but not that dark that it can't be worn on a daily basis. It is different and unique!
Shade - vintage love

I love purple lipsticks. And about 2 years back i wanted the perfect bright purple colour in my collection but then at that time the only brand to have it was mac. No doubts right!
And its one of the most famous shades. Worn by many celebs like Rihanna is this bright purple shade called Heroine. Its a matte bright perfect purple that can accentuate any look with a purple pop of colour...

And now comes my favourite without no doubt because of the name and that is a lipstick by my very own name Naomi
Its a vintage rose shade, very soft like a nude pink shade in matte look. A very natural and shade that can be worn with any outfit. Infact ill say do go buy this shade, Naomi by Loreal.

Thats all for today

Happy Lipstick Day Divas

Naomi~

Cancer zodiac sign look

Cancer zodiac sign is known as the sign of introverts. Like the water it represents, Cancerians flow and adapt to their surroundings. Cancerians are deeply emotional and sensitive, and often feel a close connection to people and places they know well. Personality-wise, they may seem to have a tough outer shell that protects them, but inside they're real softies!

In general, Cancerians love luxury and stability but they also crave comfort and familiarity. Of all the 12 Zodiac signs, Cancerians are considered to be the biggest homebodies and the biggest romantics! 
The crab sign are known to dress on the basis of their mood and love to try out new trends but only if they wish to. Cancerians love to create outfit with many layers. Therefore I tried to create an outfit with a layered look.
Cancerians love feminine outfits and have some feminine touch in every outfit they wear. Therefore, I added a touch of pink in my outfit. Cancerians love brands and classy wear. They believe in quality rather than quantity.

Those born under this sign usually resist taking risks, so they are always careful to choose the right outfit for each occasion. They prefer, satin, velvet, linen, basically all the rich fabrics. Cancerians also love stripes, shirt tops, silver, white and light shade outfits. Net, lace and embroidered fabrics also attract them.
Cancer women dress up not only based on their mood but their clothing also has sentimental value. They might be gifted or have memories attached to them. Outfits are usually soft, elegant and vintage. 

In accessories, Cancerians like pearl and elegant stones. A stylish designer bag is a must in an outfit of a cancer woman. Bows, vintage clips , elegant scarfs are a must have for a cancerian.
For Cancer makeup, I decided to define the zodiac sign. Therefore, I used the 2 main colours, orange - the colour of crab and blue - the water sign. And i included elements of the crab on my eyes.

For the makeup look, here are the products used

For skin
Maybelline foundation 115
Elf highlighter
LA colors blush in blush orange
Sephora bronzer

For eyes
Eyeshadow from MIB eyeshadow pallette
Turquoise eyeliner by maybelline
NYX creamy pencil in milk
Maybelline mascara

For lips
LA colors lipstick in nectarine

Hope you liked the look
Naomi~

5 Powder Magical Natural Face mask

We all like natural products dont we? And what we love more is when one makes their own facepack at home. Its like mixing ingredients and customizing your product to perfection. No matter how many products I buy or recieve, ultimately I love creating my own mix of face pack. My personal favourite and most useful is my 5 Powder face pack.
It consists of  mixture of 5 powders that are anti acne, anti blemish, removes blackheads and impurities and gives a clean and natural glow.

You can either make the mix of these 5 powders and store in airtight container or make it right before using it. They consist of all natural ingredients easily available. The five powders are-
1. Besan (Gramflour) - A natural ingredient used in Indian beauty by our ancestors, One of the natural source of providing protein to our skin, nourishes and cleans the skin
2. Haldi (Turmeric) - Known to heal the skin, bring a glow and fight acne
3. Multani mitti - Cools the skin, cleans it and keep skin blemish free. Also removes tan and uneven skin tone
4. Charcoal powder - Known to remove impurities, acne and blackheads
5. Neem basil and mint powder - Available by Khadi naturals known to keep skin acne free and gives a natural glow

I use this mixture atleast once a week and can be applied to face, neck, arms and underarms. I usually take 3 teaspoons of besan, 2 spoons of multani mitti and neem basil powder and 1 spoon of turmeric and charcoal powder. It is enough to use for the upper part.
The mixture can be mixed with rose water/ yoghurt/ milk/ aloe vera gel/ water. It should be kept until it dries up and then it acts like a natural scrub as well.

I use banjara's multani mitti, health vit's charcoal powder and khadi natural's neem basil and mint powder. They can be bought on amazon.in or nykaa.com
Do try out the 5 powder mix and let me know how do you find it
Naomi ~

A to Z of beauty brands - AVON

Prudent Diva is happy to present our new series of posts on A to Z of beauty brands. We will be featuring brands with each letter to our viewers and promoting some new and unique products. And not to forget, the aim of the products being prudent, economical and easily available is our aim.
The first company we are going to start with the letter A is AVON.

Avon is cosmetics and perfume company based in United Kingdom. They are known to have representatives instead of outlets and therefore a reason why the products are affordable.
Avon is also known to provide financial independence to women through their representative system and support issues like domestic abuse, breast cancer, etc

Prudent Diva has collaborated with one of the representatives in Mumbai and have got an oppurtunity to review two popular choices for lipsticks. Therefore I am going to review two lipsticks - Simply pretty avon matte lipstick in malva and simply pretty colorbliss lipstick in pretty plum.

Avon simply pretty avon matte lipstick in malva is a darker nude shade, a shade that is not too natural and gives a perfect hint of mauve shade thats not too bold for daily wear. The lipstick is a matte lipstick so stays for a good amount of time but I found it a little to dry for my lips so would need a layer of lip balm first. The price is Rs 200/- and comes in the all new pretty packaging. Even though there are better matte lipsticks but for the price I think it is quite a good option to have

Avon simply pretty avon colourbliss lipstick in pretty plum is the second shade and my recent personal favourite. It is not a matte lipstick but has a good pigment that stays for a long time and has a natural glossy non sticking shine. The price is Rs 150/- and is a product worth having. I keep it in my purse for quick touch ups.

You should also try the deos by Avon which are again worth for the price!

For orders, Contact : Mitesh - 8369771939

Pride Month 2018

June was an amazing month full of experiences and creative posts related to pride month. It inspired me in so many ways that I decided to have this late post.
Pride is not just related to the LGBT community, rather an expression to embrace who you are. Its about appreciating yourself for who you are and what you like. And I am in awe of people who are able to express themselves differently and with such uniqueness.
As a fashion blogger, I want to dedicate this post to the people who have inspired me to be unique and not care about the gender role stigma when it comes to fashion.
To begin with, I would like to give a round of applause to the Drag community who so beautifully come up with such mesmerizing makeup looks that even a makeup artist might fail to create.
Talking about gender role stigma in fashion, I feel proud when I come across people who arent afraid to try out outfits or makeup looks that are out of the box and against the 'typical' gender characteristics. And I am lucky to have such an inspiration within my group of friends. And i want to take this oppurtunity to introduce these novel fashionable ideas to my readers.

Aashay Nigde

Breaking gender stereotypes in dressing, wearing a unique outfit in college.

Deep Pathare

Breaking gender stereotypes in Makeup, trying out mesmerizing makeup looks

Trisha Koparde

Breaking gender stereotype in fashion and profession.

Tejaswita Dere

Breaking gender stereotypes in activities and adventure sports, An active biker and rebel against girly fashion!

Here is my little, Pride month inspired makeup look...

Check out instagram page prudentdiva for more....

Zodiac Look - Gemini

Sorry Geminis for the super late post, we are finally here with a Gemini inspired look. So what do  you think about gemini. For me they are the most interesting zodiac signs because they have such a vibrant personality. From being crazy and fun to being calm and patient, they have all the traits you can imagine.

Gemini are expressive, quick-witted, and represent a dual personality. Known for the symbol of twins, Gemini are dual minded. They are two opposites within an individual altogether. Gemini are affectionate, curious , gentle and adaptive but also inconsistent and indecisive.

What inspires me about Geminis are that they are two sides of the same coin. They have strengths and weaknesses, good and bad and what inspired me for this look is yin and yang which talks about the balance between two opposites. The yin and yang is denoted by Black and white which is the reason behind my monochrome look.

Gemini fashion style is known to be eclectic, youthful and funky. Known as the twin style, the style is a mix of simple classics with bold fashion statements. Plains with stripes/ florals, indo-western looks, a simple outfit with a bold orange or pink pop of colour, a dress with shoes- challenge a Gemini and they can carry it all!

Geminis love jewellery, anything that is a statement piece and can be added to a simple look.Geminis also love a pop of bright or neon colours- orange, yellow, hot pink- might be a no for most but a yes for gemini. Known as the social butterflies, geminis love to go to parties or outings and to compliment that they have a classy and trendy set of outfits perfect for every occasion.

Thats all for the Gemini look
Wish you a very Happy Birthday!!
Naomi~

Inatur Chaarcoal face mask review

My earlier posts must have given an idea on how much I love charcoal based products. I think they are the best when it comes to wiping away impurities and a wonderful option for oily or acne prone skin.
My review for today is a charcoal face mask by Inatur. Inatur is a company that makes natural products which are paraben free, sulphate free and PH balanced.

The charcoal mask is known to detoxify and purify skin especially tanned, acne prone and oily skin. It also has anti bacterial properties. The ingredients include lemon oil, sweet almond oil, basil and neem and glycerine.
The instructions for using is, to apply a thick layer on damp face for 15-20 minutes and to use it twice a week.
Personally the best part about this mask is that its not at all heavy or sticky. Its a very skin friendly that you must try.
Inatur products are available on Amazon.in and nykaa.com
The price is Rs 450/- for 125 grams which would last for a long time.
Happy Weekend!
Naomi~