When I recently heard that Lakmé was launching their own Blue Mascara, I was ecstatic. It sounded promising, is easily available & most of all, pretty affordable. But is it any good? I’ve been using it for a week now, & here’s what I think of it-

Lakmé Eyeconic Curling Mascara – Royal Blue

₹ 350 for 9ml | Buy Online: Amazon / Nykaa

What they say: Giving your eyes an edgy makeover is one of the hottest new trends seen across international runways, and now it’s your turn to don the trend! This season, liven up your eyes with the deep colour pay-off of the new Lakmé Eyeconic Curling Mascara in Royal Blue.

This new mascara is packed full of color and gives your eyes a vibrant and distinct appearance. The shade is bold, extremely versatile and will glam-up any kind of look, making it a definite makeup must-have.

The Royal Blue shade enhances and also intensifies the colour of your eyes, making them pop. The mascara is equipped with a smart curl brush for easy application and is completely smudge-proof, waterproof and long lasting. Go on, give your eyes an Eyeconic makeover.

First Impressions / Packaging

Mascaras either promise length, volume, curling or a combination of all three. This one, as the name suggests, focusses on the latter. The packaging of this mascara is exactly the same as the regular Lakmé Eyeconic Curling Mascara (black) which has been around for a few years. In fact, if you have the original one it might be difficult to distinguish at first sight, although there is a colour coded sticker at the bottom. I never tried the original one though, as I tend to go for thickening / volumising mascaras most of the time.

My natural lashes with no added product. Please ignore the less than perfect liner application.

The brush is the typical shape that I see on all curling mascaras. My lashes are fairly straight & do benefit from curling, but I am too lazy to use an eyelash curler most of the time. This did give me some ‘lift’, it didn’t really compare to what a curler would do, but obviously better than nothing.You do have to take some time to see that the lashes are properly coated, but the final effect is quite stunning & very visible.

Makeup | Maybelline Hyper Glossy Liner, Colourpop Ultra Satin Lips in Frick N Frack, Nykaa Nails Matte in Blue Jellybean

Outfit | FILA Black tshirt dress, Wanderer Anchor wrap bracelet

I quite like the effect of this mascara. Like my Inglot one, it doesn’t do much to enhance thickness, but it does lift. The Blue is vibrant & bold, & it shows up pretty well even on naturally dark eyelashes.

On some days when I want very voluminous lashes, I’ll use a very thickening mascara first (I’m currently crushing on the Maybelline Barbie Big Eyes mascara) & layer this on top. However, when layering on a jet black mascara, the blue doesn’t stand out as much.

I’m really happy with this mascara, & if you’re looking for an affordably priced blue mascara in India, I would defintiely recommend it! I secretly hope they release more shades too, like purple! You can buy it online here. x

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SheIn off shoulder top // Marks & Spencer relaxed denim shorts // Accessorize necklace // Daniel Wellington Classy Sheffield Lady watch // Vitasta Rupiya clutch // Steve Madden sandals

on my lips: Colourpop Tulle | fingers: Maybelline Uptown Blue | toes: Maybelline Rose Poudre

Photos by Sheila Vaz at Candies Café

I feel the most comfortable in casual clothes, & this outfit is a sort of happy mish mash of everything I’ve been enjoying recently. Lots of the colour blue & of course the off shoulder trend. The personal style section of this blog has it’s roots in very hippie / bohemian dressing. Of course it’s been 7 years since then, & my style has changed & evolved quite a bit, but it’s fun to sometimes revisit it. Speaking of revisiting old loves, this  outfit was photographed at Candies, my very favorite hangout when I was in college. At the time it was out favorite purely because of proximity (plus management at Candies seemed nice which is more than we could say for our other favorite, Cafe Andora).

So that day I went back to Candies after a few years, to check out their latest pizzas (the Hawaiian one was delicious!) & I was delighted that the place still had it’s charm. Plus, it had just rained, which made all the greenery look even more lush. I made a mental note to visit more often.

This post turned out to be a bit… nostalgic somehow? In a world where everything’s changing, revisiting old favorites (whether it’s a cafe like this, or just reconnecting with old friends) just seems to bring with it a sense of comfort.

Hope you’re all well, have a great weekend!

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Alice’s Pig Simone’s Shamrock dress // Lavie wallet // Daniel Wellington Classy York Lady // Clarks Orla Betty sandals

lips: Colourpop Frick n Frack | fingers: Maybelline Superstay Nail Polish ‘Rose Poudre’ | toes: LYN Birds of Grey

Photos by Sheila Vaz at The Park, Navi Mumbai

One of the main reasons I started the fashion section on Magalic.com was to document my personal style for myself, it’s quite a lot of fun to browse the archives & see how my style has evolved over the years. For some reason this almost feels like a throwback look, I used to be obsessed with vintage styles & here I am with a very 70s inspired look, right from the dress to the funky patent block heels.

The dress is from Alice’s Pig, a British label from Brixton in South London (Brixton is also David Bowie’s birthplace). Their outfits are best described as Urban Vintage. While browsing their website, I was instantly drawn to the Susie’s Shamrock dress. The fabric is just perfect for hot summer days when you don’t want to wear heavy clothes. The Shamrock is a classic symbol of luck, so what could be luckier than a dress with hundreds of shamrocks on it?

I paired it with my newest shoes, the Clarks Orla Betty (from the Clarks X Orla Kiely collab). Would you believe I was eyeing this pair for around a year? The steep price & the fact that these are patent leather kept me away initially, but as soon as I saw these were on sale, I had to snap them up! As a girl who can’t walk in regular heel shoes, I’ve been obsessed with block heels because they’re so comfortable & easy, I can stand for hours or even run in them. Even though they’re such a statement pair, they go with a lot of outfit in my closet, so I know I’ll get a lot of use out of them.

These past few weeks haven’t been my happiest, in fact I’ve just been feeling low & generally bummed out a lot of times. While it’s characteristic of me to mope & feel a bit of self pity during times like this; I didn’t let it drag me down. In fact, I actually was in full beast mode – I decluttered, got a lot of pending work done, got regular with the gym & bought Apple Watch! The latter is to try & track my daily activity & achieve more fitness goals. So I think I’m allowed to pat myself on the back for the way I handled things. I know it’s a slightly vain thing to say, but I think most of us are very hard on ourselves & it doesn’t hurt to be kinder, both to yourself & others!

I’ll be doing a little blog post on my Apple Watch soon, so if you have any questions about the device feel free to leave a comment so I can address it in my post.

Oh & my Colourpop Makeup Haul will be live really soon on my YouTube Channel! x

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April was quite a whirlwind month – I went to Delhi (& vlogged the whole trip – it was awesome!) turned 24 & went to Goa with one of my best friends. There wasn’t too much time to breathe, but as the weather got a lot hotter, I had to find ways to deal with that. Here are a few things I loved in the month of April, from skincare to beauty & hair. Here’s hoping these things make it a bit easier to get through the Indian summer.

April Favorites

→ Sephora Smoothing Primer (as seen in my Sephora haul video)

→ Johnsons Baby Skincare Wipes

→ Sugar Matte As Hell Lip Crayon ‘Mary Poppins’ (detailed review of the entire range is here)

→ Colorbar Kiss Proof Lip Stain ‘Haute Latte’

→ Maybelline Superstay Nail Colour ‘Rose Poudre’

→ The Body Shop CHANGE Hemp Hand Protector

→ Batiste Dry Shampoo (Clean & Classic Original)

As always, you can find more details + prices on the video page. And don’t forget to subscribe to my channel because I have a lot of fabulous stuff (how I bought Colourpop in India, Goa Vlogs, tea & more…) coming your way this month. And for the duration of May I’ll be posting two videos a week, one each on Monday & Thursday. Feel free to leave a comment with any video requests you might have! x

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Forever 21 slouchy tee // Zara Trafaluc high waist denim shorts // Vitasta Rupiya clutch // Native shoes

lips: Sugar Matte as Hell crayon in Mary Poppins (review) // tips: Maybelline Super Stay Nail Polish in Uptown Blue

Photos by Sheila Vaz

It’s the end of April & we’re really & truly in the middle of summer here. Even though I’m a summer baby (I turned 24 this month, woohoo!) I do have mixed feelings about the season. The afternoons can be unbearable, but it’s also the perfect excuse to have a beachy getaway! I spent a week in Goa with my parents at lovely resort & had a wonderfully laidback week with lots of calamari, beer & of course breezers. It was just what I needed!

This outfit is pretty much like my vacation uniform, I’d just probably switch out the tee.

Lately I’ve been really into pink – bright pops of fuschia coupled with subtle blush tones. I already espoused on the virtues of these Zara denim shorts in my previous post, so I’m just going to say that this was one of my best purchases ever this season, I’ve worn it countless time & I see myself having it for a few years at least!

I’m also so in love with this Vitasta rupiya clutch – it’s handmade, buttery soft leather. I had a hard time choosing which color to go for because there were so many, but in the end I went with teal because it was both a beautiful color & wholly unique. I’m trying to scale down my wardrobe a bit & move towards a minimal wardrobe full of high quality, unique & classic pieces and this is a great first step in that direction. Plus, it feels very good to support talented Indian designers. What’s more, the rupiya clutch is two pieces (you can see the outside clutch here – it’s monogrammed!) so that makes it very versatile. I’m certainly getting this in one or two more colours soon

I finished the look with my newest pair of Native Shoes. Not only are they super cute, they’re perfect for messy roads, rains & puddles! No more worrying about where I step. Absolutely perfect for beach vacations.

I’m going to leave you with pictures of pretty yellow flowers & a baby pineapple. Hope you’re having a great week! x

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Koovs colour block high neck top // Zara Trafaluc high waist denim shorts // Pepe Jeans customized denim jacket // Accessorize necklace // Timex Weekender wrist watch // Charles & Keith chunky heel sandals

lips: Sugar Matte as Hell crayon in Mary Poppins (review) // tips: Maybelline Super Stay Nail Polish in Uptown Blue

Photos by Sheila Vaz

The Delhi Experience

If you follow me on instagram (@magali_c), you’ll know I was in Delhi for a few days in early April! It was not my first time there… I first visited in 2012 (& did quite a few blog posts about it too). My second was in 2014 & I spent all the 30 hours I was there holed up in the hotel, training for my ramp walk (so it hardly counts, right?)

Though my first visit was with family, I still felt sort of hesitant? fearful? It’s a bit difficult to put into words really. I got a feel for the place, we explored the area but I didn’t feel very at home in the posh GK II area (although it was very safe!)

When I got the chance to visit Delhi again, I wanted to do it right. I booked an unconventional space in Hauz Khas Village, a very messy but upscale hipster-chic neighbourhood, that I had loved on my first visit to Delhi. My airbnb was a converted loft with a two floor walk up on a spiral staircase just above an eco-shop & even though it was bit of a dump (just being honest!) & the climb up & down became infinitely more difficult after I sprained my ankle in the HKV parking lot, I loved every bit of it.

I loved that our room has character. I loved exploring what seemed like hundreds of restauarants, cafés & bars crammed into the tiny HKV (we only got to go to around five or six, I think!) I love travelling with mom – we ate (a lot), we shopped (not that much) & we explored a bit around Delhi too, although I would’ve been pretty content to spend all my time in the village too.

I was nervous about the heat but even though it was a couple of degrees hotter than Mumbai, I found Delhi’s dry heat much easier to bear than Mumbai’s crazy humid weather.

I have two vlogs from Delhi, the first of which will be up on my YouTube channel this Thursday – but all in all it was an incredibly positive experience & I’m looking forward to planning my next visit to the Capital, next time I have to go in winter & experience the famous Dilli ki Sardi!

The Look

While Hauz Khas Village was developed in the 80s, at the heart of it all lies the historic Hauz Khas Complex – a water tank, mosque & madrasa (a place of learning / university of sorts). It was a 200m walk from where we stayed & was wonderfully peaceful, especially in the mornings – the perfect backdrop to shoot a few pictures of this outfit.

Koovs is one of my favorite places to shop & I’ve been going crazy over their new collection, placing a new order every week or so (I have one on the way as I type!) Longtime readers of this blog might remember that it was once very nautical, so it was no surprise that I was instantly attracted to this top – they even have a very similar dress that I’m still procrastinating about getting.

When Mumbai transitioned from spring to summer (just before my Goa vacation) I realized that I didn’t have a nice pair of denim shorts & aimed to rectify that immediately. Luckily I chanced upon the perfect one in Zara – clean looking (no lace or distressing for me, thank you!) with a high waist, it ticked all my boxes.

And finally one of my most favorite new pieces has been this denim jacket from Pepe Jeans, customized at their #PepeJeansCustomStudio & excitedly documented in this vlog. You can buy any piece of denim from their store & get it studded distressed, painted or (my favorite!) laser printed at a very affordable price! Even though I saw this done right in front of me it still feels sort of magical, you know? I knew my jacket had to be a Bowie tribute, I chose to get this iconic Aladdin Sane image laser printed, with the red & blue hand painted on. Other than that I kept it incredibly minimal with just a few studs on the collar.

I completed the look with my hot pink Sugar lipsticks, it’s my so-to lip colour this season! I’ve been reaching for it almost every time & I always get questions about it on instagram. I did a detailed review on the range here, so do check it out if you haven’t already!

I think this is one of my favorite summer personal style posts ever & possibly the most I’ve ever blabbed in one of them too! How’s your day going? Is it hot where you live? PLEASE share with me how you stay cool (other than gulping copious amounts of iced tea & coffee) because I feel like a human popsicle! x

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It’s that time of the month where I sit down & talk about a few things I absolutely loved in that particular month. I filmed my March Favorites in Goa & talked about some things I loved. It’s quite a mixed bag with some skincare, makeup & of course fashion!

March Favorites

→ The Body Shop Spa of the World Hawaiian Kukui Cream

→ Maybelline Super Stay 7 Days Nail Polish ‘Uptown Blue’

→ Miss Claire Soft Matte Lip Cream 08

→ Sugar Cosmetics Matte As Hell Lip Crayon ‘Mary Poppins’

→ Sugar Cosmetics Eye Told You So Liquid Liner

→ Native Jericho Boat Shoes (few sizes on SALE)

→ Forever 21 Hair Ties

You can find more details (including prices) on the video page. I did a review video on the Sugar Cosmetics Matte As Hell Lip Crayons & liner / kajal recently which you can watch here (proper blog post about it coming soon!) You can binge watch all my monthly favorite videos here. This month was special for me because I just hit 3,000 subscribers on YouTube. Thanks for everyone who made that possible. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel – I have lots of great stuff coming up.

Now who’s excited for April? x

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I don’t put on makeup every single day, but if I do, you can be sure that I’ll fill in my brows. I’ve found that it makes such a big difference to my look & just takes a few moments. However, I also make sure to stay away from eyebrow pencils as they tend to give a very harsh, fake & overall unflattering look.

A lot of people love using eyeshadow to fill in their brows but for over a year my brow ‘weapon’ of choice has been the Sleek Brow Kit, a tiny handy palette consisting of a powder & brow gel. I use extra dark, even if you have really dark / black hair it’s important to avoid using black but use dark brown or grey eyebrow products.

So when Maybelline launched the Fashion Brow Duo Shaper, needless to say I was really intrigued. On paper is seemed fabulous: two natural colors options, a retractable wax & powder all in a sleek pencil format, & to top is all it was priced at just ₹245. Would it live up to it’s claims? I bought it as soon as I could, used it for a bit & made a detailed video demo + review (above). I thought I’d write a mini written review as well, although it’s nowhere near as comprehensive as the video.

As I mentioned above, the product is available in two color options. With a base produt I would’ve upset but when it comes to brows these options will definitely suffice. Both are natural looking & should suit a wide variety of Indian skin / hair tones, from very light (brown will cover that) to darker / black hair (grey is your best friend). The pencil is compact & sleep & feels quite solid too. It features a retractable thin stick of wax on one side & a sponge + powder on the other, both sides have caps that fasten securely yet aren’t troublesome to open.
Since my hair is colored red but my natural hair roots are dark brown / almost black I figured that either shade would work for me. Both do, but I ended up liking grey better. They’re both subtler than my Sleek Brow Kit, grey is just the slightly darker one. The wax is stiff & they’re easy enough to use, even if you’re a complete beginner at filling in your brows you really can’t overfill with this.

At the end of the day I’m happy to report that I ended up really loving these! It’s budget price makes it very accessible & it’s great for beginners who are starting to fill in their brows. I’ve ended up keeping my Sleek palette aside just because these are so easy to use & take up almost no space in my bag as I tend to do my makeup on the go a lot (it saves time + gives me something to do in Mumbai’s traffic. If you’ve been considering this purchase I’d wholeheartedly recommend it!

The Maybelline Fashion Brow is available online on Nykaa & Koovs (it even has free shipping on koovs!)

Do you fill in your brows? What kind of product do you use? x

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Today I’m reviewing Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Lip Gloss. It’s available in 12 shades & I got hold of the shade One Shine Day (30). I think the name itself is quite fun, I always appreciate wordplay.

What they say: Lavish lips with a molten hot glaze. More Vibrant Color from pure liquid pigments. Cleaner Shine from our 100% wax-free gloss. Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar. Now gloss goes gutsy in 12 arresting shades.

It has a doe foot applicator, something we see a lot on lip glosses.

Like many of you I lip glosses along with kajal (kohl) were the first beauty products I was allowed to try as a 12 year old (not often, haha!)

Pretty shade.

Gives a nice flush of color.

Easily available at Maybelline counters.

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