I live in Lahore n my wedding is in early 2010 IA. Almost all my relatives are abroad hence I was wondering if I have to ask my cousin sisters to get me something, what exactly should it be. I was thinking of the following. Please suggest if I’m missing out on something critical.
a) Makeup - can you suggest brands for eye shadows, eyeliner? Base is a tricky thing, since it depends upon skin tone..what do you suggest?
b) Lingerie - can you suggest both high end as well as medium range/economical yet nice looking stuff?
c) Handbags
d) Maybe, vanity bag (leather) to carry makeup when travelling?
Here's some stuff I stocked up on and found useful
Base: Bobbi Brown's skin foundation, but their full coverage one would be even better and bare minerals powder foundation. MAC blot powder
Blush: orgasm by nars. I also liked Chanel's blushes but they were too expensive
eyeshadows: MAC MAC and more MAC.
eyeliner: body shop's liquid liner, bobbi brown's gel eyeliner in black ink
I forgot to buy a concealer, but that is very important to cover blemishes too
nail polishes: OPI, highly recommended
blotting papers
Chanel glossimer or Dior creme de gloss if you want high end stuff
Browse sephora.com and the beauty department of nordstrom.com and macys.com and read makeup shade reviews on makeupalley.com
Lingerie: Victoria;s secret hands down for most stuff. H&M also has good stuff, I'll also recommend Eileen West, Oscar de la Renta's pink label and Jonquil! These brands are available at Macys, Nordstrom, Saks and Neiman Marcus. Gap and Old Navy are great for regular comfy pajamas
oh and do get makeup brushes from abroad, even if they are from drug stores. I also like Sephora's brushes which are cheaper at holiday time. MAC's brushes are good but way too expensive for me.