colour me curious

The art of Madhubani holds a very special place in my heart and that is probably the reason why I decided to promote it. I first came to know about the art from  my grandmother when I was 13, and have been in love with it ever since. This post is a small step on my part to spread awareness about Madhubani, and a token of gratitude to the people who have dedicated their lives to the art. Paintings with vibrant patterns inspired by nature , deities, Gods, animals and geometrical shapes. Madhubani/ Mithila was originated in Mithila region of Bihar, during the famous Indian epic, Ramayana. King Janak commissioned a number of artists to create paintings of the wedding of his beloved daughter, Sita with the majestic Ram and thus the art was born. The paintings are not just a pattern of bright colours and shapes, but a canvas of characters narrating a story. Back in the day, women used to paint the walls of their houses, as an illustration of their thoughts, hopes and dre...

First of all, let me tell you that make up is and should be a personal choice. I am in no way asking you to start using make up if you're not comfortable with it because you are beautiful with or without it, and let no one tell you otherwise. :) Secondly, entering the world of makeup with so many brands and products can be a bit overwhelming, to be honest. I still struggle to find the right products, but trust me, only and only the right products will make a difference. To help you out, I have listed some of the products that you can start working with if you are a beginner. PS. I am just talking about base and contouring in this one. I will write about other products in the next post. All the products are the ones that I have tried and tested. 1. Primer A primer is very important as it provides a smooth base for your foundation and makes it last all day long. This step should really not be missed. Some of the primers that I swear by are- •Innisfree no sebum blur primer-...