Basic Makeup Essentials: The only things you really need in your makeup bag

I have recently come to realize that my makeup addiction is a very real thing. I constantly find myself buying new makeup when I know perfectly well that I’ll probably never be able to finish the stuff I already have. Honestly it can be quite overwhelming at the makeup counters, what with all the bright and shiny new products every other week.

Most of which is just the same old product, re-launched with shiny new packaging. But its so much fun to try out new makeup that I find it close to impossible to stop myself.

So I thought it might help to make a list of the basic makeup items that one really needs. It might take some time and experimenting to find the perfect product or shade, but these probably are the only things you will need for your basic everyday makeup needs.

Workwear in black, white and a little bit of red! #OOTD

Since I recently started working again, my workwear has been on my mind. This is definitely one of the simplest, cleanest work wear styles I could think of. Especially like that much needed pop of colour.

Marks and Spencer lace pencil skirt, Vero Moda white shirt, Mango black blazer, lace satchel bag and Zara red pumps.

TAKE 3, Diwali Dressing

I had a great Diwali with somosas, jalebis and gulab jamuns – hope everyone else did too. Also, had the chance to finally wear the Indian wear I had lugged all the way to London!

Tailored Raw Silk kurta and churidar, material from Greenways, Connaught Place, Delhi, ASOS Blue Leather Bag and FabIndia leather slippers