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10/5/11

Modern Mumtaz Mahal (Queen of the Taj Mahal) Look


This is my depiction of a Mumtaz Mahal of today. Well...sort of, coz I don't have a crown. But even the Queen of England doesn't wear a crown all the time, does she? I don't know. Anyway, this could easily be an Indian Bridal look too so maybe you'll be inspired if you're getting married soon.

Source: Google images
Who is Mumtaz Mahal?
She was the wife of Shah Jahan- the emperor who built the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, for her. She was his favorite out of 3 wives at the time! Three! Mumtaz Mahal died in 1631 AD while giving birth to theit 14th child. Fourteenth! :O. Read more about her here

She is one of the people from history that I'd like to meet because I find her very intriguing. I mean, she's got to have some magical powers, no? I really really want to ask her....(to be continued)










Face ~ Majolica Majorca Skin Lingerie Primer, MUFE HD Foundation, MAC Studio Finish Concealer, Laura Mercier Undercover Pot, Body Shop Loose Powder.

Cheeks ~ Inglot Face Blush #32, The Body Shop Honey Bronzing Powder #02.

Lips ~ Inglot Sleeks Cream Lip Paint #90


Eyes: 2 sea green & black eyeshadows from 120 palette, MAC Impeccably Rich Big Bounce Shadow (Gold) on inner corners, Buck & Naked from Naked Palette blended on crease, Maybelline HyperSharp Liner, False Lashes, Maybelline Pulse Perfection Mascara on top & bottom lashes.

Maang tika (head accessory) is an Accessorize necklace. Remember how gaga I was over it? Well, I planned to wear it on my head from the start :). Post here
For those who are not familiar with Indian traditional attire, what I'm wearing is called a 'Lehenga'. I've worn it only once before- to a relative's wedding, a couple years back.
 I did this look in such a hurry that my bangles were combined very randomly :)

"Eternal Love"

(cont)...I want to ask her, "What did you do to deserve....THIS? Teach me. Please. Your Majesty."

I want a life-sized dollhouse full of makeup, jewelry, shoes & bows, all built in my honor & I want to be buried in it! Don't worry, I won't haunt you all when you come to play dress up.

A Very Happy Dussehra to all my fellow Indians! :)


♥ Cynthia Z ^.^
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47 comments:

  1. MakeupbyEeshaOctober 5, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Ethereal CZ. Superb job. Thumbs up! :)

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  2. Pooja GOctober 5, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Awesomeness....Loved the post...very creative, informative and beautiful!

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  3. R.ChamberofBeautyOctober 5, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Wow, amazing, I only can say this for such a creation!!!!Gorgeous look Cynthia!!!

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  4. kindyOctober 5, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Pweety! Turquoise is SO your colour ^_^

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  5. FashionPhDOctober 5, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    I REALLY like your bangles!

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  6. KiOctober 5, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Nothing much - she just had a really great husband! Ooh wait, she had 13 kids, maybe that is the key to a gift of Taj Mahal proportions :-P

    Love the look :-)

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  7. RentuOctober 5, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    super look dear....

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  8. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    OMG!!! lovely!!! gorgeous makeup look!!!

    http://ilovemakeup68.blogspot.com

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  9. PoohkieOctober 5, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Love your look! And the lehenga is gorgeous. You're so creative! I would have never thought to look to a historical character for inspiration. Do a Cleopatra. It'll be awesome, I'm sure :D

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  10. RenishaOctober 5, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    you look so pretty in indian wear!!

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  11. StephOctober 5, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    absoloutely stunning!!!

    tzeyien89.blogspot.com xxx

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  12. G.G.GOctober 5, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    girl....you rock!!!

    That colour suits you very well...

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  13. pavani reddyOctober 5, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    u look royal ur highness...
    love it

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  14. Kejal ShahOctober 5, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    nice look!!..pretty dress!

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  15. Summer LorenOctober 5, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    You look absolutely stunning! x

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  16. RashmiOctober 5, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Very Creative!!!!!! =)

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  17. PenelopeOctober 5, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    You look absolutely beautiful and ethereal!

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  18. RisaOctober 5, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    This is so creative and gorgeous! Think u shuld show this tutorial on youtube.. =)

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  19. LavenderOctober 5, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Excellent job. So beautiful!

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  20. AbbyOctober 5, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Absolutely adore it!! (bowing)

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  21. Segments of LifeOctober 5, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    this is sooo cute and creative of you! and you're right, she is a woman of mystery...one has to wonder what qualities she possessed to make a man so crazy for her, and not just any man

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  22. KristinaOctober 5, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Beautiful. :)

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  23. EVE-O-LUTIONOctober 5, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    absolute grace and beauty cyn.... loved it... you lookin fab!!!

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  24. AnshOctober 5, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    cynthia you are a genius! *bows down*

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  25. Blogger girlOctober 5, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    you look so perfect !!

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  26. SudhiOctober 5, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I am speechless...:)....sundar ati sundar.....

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  27. INDYABEAUTYOctober 6, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    you are looking pretty CZ :D ....
    green e/s is just wow

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  28. Lori October 6, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    I adore that green colour it is beautiful on both the outfit and your eyes, just gorgeous xx

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  29. UnknownOctober 6, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    awesome..!! loved the pics..!

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  30. UnknownOctober 6, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    green really suits you well!!!

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  31. Kajal CoutureOctober 6, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Great look! I like this color combination on your eyes!

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  32. AdaaOctober 7, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Beautiful....

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  33. RoshniOctober 7, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Beautiful! xx

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  34. lilooOctober 7, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    this is so gorgeous!! xx

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  35. Eden-AvalonOctober 7, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    : ( Did you hear that the foundation of the TM is rotting? If it doesn't get replaced soon it may have to be torn down.

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  36. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I ♥'ed this post :D

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  37. AarthiOctober 7, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Pretty color.. loved ur lehenga and eye makeup too.. [Mumtaz Mahal died ???!!! ;)]

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  38. Sheefa FOctober 7, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    You look so pretty Cynthia! I love your interpretation :)

    Shifa
    x

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  39. AnonymousOctober 8, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    i really wanna try this one!!! great work!

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  40. AnuOctober 8, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    darling, u look absolutely amazing in this look. the dress is gorgeous.
    http://beautysecrets-reviewed.com/?p=116

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  41. M.October 8, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    You look Oh! so amazing! :)

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  42. Cynthia ZOctober 9, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    eesha, pooja, rakhshanda, Penelope, Lavender, Evolution - Thank you!

    Kindy, ggg- thanks..i love the color :)

    fphd- thanks

    ki- hehe...maybe that :D

    Rentu- thanks Rentu

    poohkie- Will do that sometime :)

    pavani- haha...yr highness...ty

    Rashmi- thanks =)

    VIAA- I wish I had the time!

    Abby- aww...thanks

    segmentsOL- You're right...I always wonder

    Vanity- Thank u so much

    jewelryanalysis- not perfect really, but thanks :)

    ♥xx♥

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  43. Cynthia ZOctober 9, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    sudhi- aww...shukriya ;)

    Rashmi- Thanks dear...that gren e/s is my fav :D

    adaa, roshas, liloo, kc, bhumika,- thanks ladies

    eden- Really?!!! Oww...hope the country will fix it then

    pinkdelights- glad u did :)

    aarthi- u didn't know???? ;)

    jess- u should. Thanks

    anu- Thank u

    emm- aww...thanks :)

    ♥xx♥

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  44. Cynthia ZOctober 9, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Thank u all for the wonderful comments! <3

    ♥xx♥

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  45. VivaOctober 9, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    you look gorgeous!!!

    I loved the turquoise shadow... and it combine so beautifully (or should i say u blended it so weel!) witht mac impeccably rich big bounce

    Please do a makeup look for karva chauth!!!

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  46. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    CZ... awesome u look greattttttttttttttt

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  47. RaagaOctober 11, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    U make such a classic timeless picture Cynthia <3

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♥xx♥

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