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Makeup & Beauty Haul 2017 | November

Most of my hauls are done while I am travelling and this time round too, I revamped my set of cosmetics when I went back home to Singapore. In today’s video, I have done a quick but exciting makeup haul featuring NYX, Benefit, Make Up For Ever, Lakme etc. I shopped till I dropped when I […]

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MAC Ruby Woo – Short Review

Hi Ladies. Today I am going to do a short review of one of MAC’s bestseller Retro Matte lipsticks – Ruby Woo. Even before I start the review, I must add that this beautiful shade has indeed wooed me over and I find it absolutely gorgeous, a must have for all the ladies. I love […]

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Bold Red Lips – Maybelline MAT 7 Review

Bold, powerful & sexy – red lips never go out of fashion. A dash of red lip stain revs up your sex appeal without you even realizing it. It can give a lot of oomph to a simple LBD or LWD. And it’s a great tool to completely transform a day look to a night […]

10 Must-have Things In My Travel Bag

Each time I pack my bags for a weekend getaway, I look forward to a varied experience that I know will be incomparable even if I were to tread the same path again. Exploring new culture, food, apparels, monuments and literature is a huge deal for all travel addicts who are constantly looking for new […]

Awesome Products For This Month

Hello Guys! Watch out for these products under the Spotlight in the month of August.  And guess what? They are all under Rs. 1500 bucks (under SGD $35/ USD $25). I have also received emails from you gorgeous people requesting me to review more beauty products. I am just in the midst of shopping a bit […]

Bridal Make Up Tips

Getting married this year? Well on the most important day of your life, you definitely want everything to be perfect. Beautiful dress, pretty hairstyle and the right makeup are all essential parts of making your wedding a picture perfect one. While most of us will engage a professional makeup artiste for the D Day, here […]

You Are More Beautiful Than You Think !

Came across this beautiful DOVE ad campaign this morning and I just had to share it. The Dove Real Beauty Sketches campaign encourages women to reassess how they see themselves. Our society is harder on women to be good looking. That’s a fact. This is a video – people, particularly women, need to see. To understand that […]

Top 5 Fragrances Of All Time (Review)

By : Jerlene Then A perfume is so many things at the same time – not only is it a way to scent yourself and express your mood or personality, perfume is also a way to capture the zeitgeist of the times through scent, and an olfactory tour through various moods and experiences. In fact, […]

Simple & Sophisticated (Day Time Look Review) !

A look that is striking during the day. I am not a professional make up artiste but I have always loved experimenting with my cosmetic kit. So today, I was heading out for a shoot and felt why not share an easy-to-do shortcut daytime look which will look awesome on anyone. The thing about doing […]

Get The Luscious Lips : Deepika Padukone at Filmfare 2013

Like all of you, I stayed up watching the Filmfare awards 2013 on SONY Television and Deepika Padukone looked simply amazing for the awards night! And I was especially wowed by the arresting orange-red lip color. I love the matte finish—the bold color is deep and saturated, without any shimmer or shine. (Close up picture below) What […]

What Happened To Sarah Jessica Parker ?

Sarah Jessica Parker is a gorgeous lady and she’s been an evergreen style icon with huge brands in her kitty like Zac Posen, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and Alexander McQueen.   But these set of pictures really gave new meaning to the term “Scary”. Not sure why her face was so badly photoshopped on […]

Gul Panag: Does Marriage Still Tie an Actress’s Career in Knots?

Spotlight came across this really interesting article by Gul Panag on Forbes India Magazine. Gul Panag is an actor and producer, who has been part of the entertainment industry for the last 13 years. She is also an activist and opinion-maker who speaks her mind. Do read the article and tell us your opinions. Does Marriage Still […]

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Saraswatichandra” on Starplus

The perfectionist producer-director is back making larger than life love stories, but this time it’s for television. It’s obviously a big thing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali to take a break from movies and do something else, but his debut TV show, Saraswatichandra, an epic love story  is nothing less than an extravagant and expensive movie. […]

Spotted : Raima Sen, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Rituparna Sengupta in Singapore

Bollywood and Tollywood celebrities, Raima Sen, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Rituparna Sengupta, were spotted out and about in Singapore over the weekend for the launch of their upcoming Bengali films “Teen Kanya”, “Maach, Mishti & More” and “Shunyo Awnko” . Directors Gautam Ghosh (Shunyo Awnko), Mainak Bhowmik and Agnidev Chatterjee (Teen Kanya) were also at the […]

Nail Trends for 2013

Whether your nails are always perfectly manicured or you only paint them for special occassions, you have probably noticed the latest nail trends showing up everywhere . The warm weather ushers in exposed toes in sleek sandals, wedges, and flip flops. I like to think of nails as an extension of my personality. Whether you […]

Get The Look: Kareena Kapoor’s Seductress look from Talaash

Kareena Kapoor Khan always seems to break boundaries with her onscreen looks, and her “seductress” look from Talaash was no different. Spotlight would like to share with you an amazing video tutorial by Pallavi Symons, for you to achieve an easy way to get this retro-sexy look ! Before Make-up: Make sure to mosturize your […]

Get Gorgeous! (Review)

Sweet girl-next-door or the hottest bombshell in your friend circle? Bubbly prankster or the ambitious diva? Spotlight presents to you some simple tips on beauty, fitness & fashion mantra for all you ladies out there to get glowing and mesmerize everyone around you ! Skin Care Regimen – for healthy & fresh skin Before going […]

Clothing Candy – shop at home for your favourite dresses !

Whether you are looking for casual dresses or cocktail dresses, office wear, party wear or prom dresses, ClothingCandy is your one-stop online boutique to shop for your favourite dresses, simply sitting at home! Yes, we came across this amazing online fashion store (for womens’ clothing) recently and must say, we were thoroughly impressed! With an […]

Destiny’s Child is Back !

Destiny’s Child is back in action! If are a 90s kid, you would have definitely heard of Destiny’s Child, the iconic super girl band group comprising members Beyonce Knowles, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland. Yesterday, Beyonce announced on her official Facebook Page about the upcoming release of new music from Destiny’s Child. “I am so proud to announce […]

Oscar Nominees for 2013 Academy Awards

The Oscar nominees have finally been revealed for the 2013 Academy Awards, which will air live on ABC on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. The nominees for the major categories are as follows: Best Picture Amour Life of Pi Lincoln Argo Beasts of Southern Wild Silver Linings Playbook Django Unchained […]

TOP FASHION TRENDS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2013 !

Here are the Spotlight picks for the top make-up & fashion trends that will rock 2013. 1) Mascara Madness 2013 makeup trends will encompass getting the thick, luscious lashes! Select the mascara brand of your choice, coat each lash from root to tip, lengthen and outline lashes with firmly grooved bristles & ensure an even […]

Forget diamonds, statement shoes are every girl’s best friend!

Spotlight picks the MUST HAVE 3 shoes in 2013 Ormond slippers by Cotton On Slippers are here to stay for the coming spring/summer.  Most women love them for they are comfortable and easy to walk in! Top it up with some interesting standout details and they become must have wardrobe staples for our feet. We […]