My Morning Skincare Routine

I'm a big believer of spending time in pampering your skin every single day because after all, it's our skin that protects us from the external environment! Plus, if you focus on good skincare, you won't really need much makeup! :P
I make it a point to prep my skin using quality products which suit my skin type (in this case, oily skin!). In this video, I show you my favourite products that I use on a daily basis every single morning :)
  

FAB BAG)
Forest Essentials
KAMA

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Huge hugs,
Akriti :)

Easy Cocktail Makeup

Get Cocktail ready for your friend's party with this step-by-step video where I take you through the entire before and after makeove! ^_^ For Roshni's look, I went for a subtle smokey eye using gold shimmer on her eyelids and finishes off with a bright orange-red pout! I hope you guys enjoy this tutorial and find it useful..  Comment below and let me know what you think! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel, that will make my day!! :)

The lipstick I used on Roshni is from M.A.C called 'So Chaud'. It's such a stunning colour and looks great on Indian complexion since it has an orange undertone :) 

I'm leaving to Mumbai tomorrow for the Lakme Fashion Week so I need to start packing ASAP! 

See you guys soon! Pls follow me on Instagram @MesmereyesMakeup for everyday updates!

Love,

Akriti

Cinnamon Honey Mask fo Oily Skin

Hello my loves,

I'm on Goa, sitting on the beach while I upload this video, haha thanks to personal hotspot!! :)

Here's the thing. It's not even summer yet and my skin is already shining like a DISCO BALL! So frustrating!! If you have oily skin or suffer from pimples (like I do),  you must try out this home made face mask which will leave your skin healthy and glowing! Hope you like it, let me know what you think! :) 

Lots of love from Goa xxxx

Girls be like.. #nomakeupselfie

Do you agree? Haha :P #girls #nomkeup #selfie #nofilter #aunaturel #meme #lol 

HAPPY PONGAL | PONGAL LOOK TUTORIAL

Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu and is celebrated in the month of January every year. In this video, I dress up as in a traditional South Indian attire, decorate the house with kolam, show you a s simple day makeup look using soft colours and end up chewing on some delicious  sugarcane! Like the video, comment below, share it with your friends and don't forget to subscribe!

Pongal makeup look

Chewing on some juicy sugarcane!

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Can't wait to indulge in sakkrai pongal, haha! Have a nice day :)

Lots of love,
Akriti

New Year's Eve Makeup + Outfit

Bring in the new year with electric grey smokey eyes and party the night away without worrying about touch ups! I've simplified this glamourous look for you so be sure to be grab attention and get ready to make heads turn! ;)

Electric grey smokey eyes

Happy new year my beauties!! :*  May all your dreams come true!
Work hard, party harder! Mwaah

Love,

Akriti

Festive Glitter Nails | Christmas Nail Art

Sparkly red and gold nails perfect for the holiday season! :)

For a change, I decided to do a quick and easy nail tutorial which takes hardly any time, minus the tools required for nail art! So here it is- a simple two minute tutorial for fuss-free, glamorous Chrsitmas-y nails, get for beginners like me!

If you love bling like I do, you're going to love this one! :) 

Merry Christmas!!

Love,

Akriti

South Indian Muhurtham Makeover | Video | Tutorial

In this video, we transformed Vasudha into a pretty South Indian Bride (for a day!) I sprayed airbrush makeup to give her a subtle yet natural look which is high definition, water resistant and sweat resistant. Gold and copper eyeshadows beautifully enhanced her eyes and complemented her saree. The blouse we chose was a relatively modern blouse to give a twist to the traditional look! Hope you enjoy the South Indian Muhurtham video, do comment below and let me know! :) 

For bridal queries, contact Rashida on +919884340077 :) 

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Have a beautiful day!

Love,
Akriti

5 ways to wear red jeans!

Red denims are a must-have in every girl's wardrobe! Not only is it super hot and sexy, but it's also an attractive color that will instantly uplift your mood when you're having a bad day! This is my first fashion video, I really hope you enjoy the 5 easy ways to wear red jeans! :) Scroll down to find out where I bought my outfits from!

1. White top- Zara
2. Navy blue striped top- FCUK
3. Black lace top- Forever New
4. Beige embroidered top- Promod
5. Leopard print top- Zara

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Have a fabulous day!

Love,
Akriti

5 things you don't know about me

Most of you all only know me as a Bridal Makeup Artist, Blogger, Vlogger and Trainer..  I decided to shoot this video after reading emails from you guys, asking me about my life outside work :) 

So here it is, a video where I open up about my true personality, talk about what I love doing and reveal a funny feature that I bet you don't know! 

Comment below and share the 5 random things that define you, it'll be fun!! 

Have a nice day,
Akriti

How to curl your hair using a straightener

Okay, I have to admit.. I'm not very good with hair! :S This is the only technique I've learnt because when I studied in Manchester, all of my best friends were pros with hair and makeup! I watched them everyday, while they got ready for class, and wondered when and how I would ever be able to do the same! So I practiced and practiced, and finally I've managed to get it right! Haha :P

So this is my first hair tutorial where I take you through a step by step process on how to curl your hair using a straightener or flat iron. This is one of the easiest ways to get gorgeous curly, bouncy hair that stays on for long! If you're a beginner with hair, please turn off the straightener and practice this technique a couple of times to get a hang of it! Remember to use a heat protector spray before you begin to minimize hair damage.. Good luck! Hope you liked it.. Do comment below and tell me what you think!

Lots of love,
Akriti

I've got Eyelash Extensions!

What do Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and I have in common? EYELASH EXTENSIONS!! :)

I was recently invited by NOVALASH in Delhi to try on a full set of temporary eyelash extensions... I couldn't resist since I LOVE long, voluminous lashes! As of now, they cost Rs.4,500 for a set of lashes and they last around 5 weeks which is pretty cool, ideal for bride-to-be's! 

Imagine waking up every morning with gorgeous lashes without  having to apply any mascara!! ^_^

You can watch the video below to find out more about the lashes and my experience with synthetic eyelash extensions! :)

Have a fabulous day!!

Love,

Akriti

My Dove Ad | Dove Face Wash | #ReasonsToSmile

What makes me smile? ICE CREEAAAAM!! ^_^ That's the first thing that came to my mind when Dove India contacted me! :D  Infact, when we were shooting for that particular shot, the director paused, made me re-take the shot and said "Akriti, please take a smaller bite!" Haha! :P  

                       

So I arrived in Mumbai a few days earlier for wardrobe trials as we had to finalize a look that was very "me". It was a pleasure to work with Tasneem, the stylist for the shoot.. She created a simple yet chic look which I was extremely comfortable in- beige denims and a crisp white top from Zara! :) I love pearls so we went for classy pearl earrings and a simple pearl necklace from Accessorize (my fav!) 

Keeping myself hydrated and eating biryani at 1am! Haha :D 

I was blown away when I reached the sets.. It was AMAZING!! They pay attention to detail, and I mean minute details like the colour of a book kept on the side of a table or the position of a flower which was completely out of focus but still shows in the frame or even a scratch on the table which could hardly be seen.. 

Lights. Camera. Action

I wish I could take this home!

How pretty is that??

Overall, I had a blast shooting for the Dove face wash ad- I felt like a queen sitting on a throne in my vanity! Haha... to be very honest, I felt bad and guilty at the same time when I was given so much attention!! :P

I hope you guys enjoy watching the ad! Do check out the face washes, they come in 3 variations- Deep Pore, Beauty Moisture, Go Fresh.. Choose the one that suits your skin type: Normal/Dry/Oily. You need less than a pea-sized amount of the face wash since a little goes a long way! These face washes form a velvety lather that removes dirt and grime from your face, you'll feel clean and refreshed after! :)

I would love to know what puts a smile on your face! Comment below and tell me, what are YOUR #ReasonsToSmile! :)

Keep smiling! :D

Lots of love and hugs,

Akriti

NIVEA GIVEAWAY | Whitening Sensitive Deodorants

Hi my beauties,

This month is giveaway month!! ^_^ I'm running another contest on my blog, this time it's a NIVEA giveaway, where 3 lucky winners get an exciting hamper of assorted products from Nivea! :) Yaaay!

Nivea White Sensitive deodorant helps you get rid of dark, patchy underarms while caring for the skin since it has 0% alcohol. It gives you the freedom to #gosleeveless! 

Nivea recently launched a range of whitening deodorants with 0% alcohol, I had to read that twice.. 0% alcohol??!! PHEW. I was so relieved when I found out, I'm fed up of using products that contain alcohol! 

To qualify for this give away, here are the guidelines to follow:

1. Follow my blog 
2. LIKE my Facebook page
3. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel- www.youtube.com/akritisachdev
4. Follow me on Instagram @mesmereyesmakeup
5. Give a quirky tag-line (under 15 words) on 0% alcohol deodorants! (You must type your tag-line in this blog, on the comments section at the bottom of this page AND also type it on instagram and end it with #nivea #gosleeveless #mesmereyesmakeup #giveaway) 

Come on guys, put your thinking caps on and get creative! :D I'm looking forward to all your comments! Please do participate, let's have some fun!! The contest will close in 7-10 days, the team at Nivea will choose the top 3 winners who will receive an exciting Nivea hamper delivered to your doorstep! 

Good luck and lots of love,
Akriti :) 

Classic Black Smokey Eyes | Video | Indian Skintone

It's here it's here!!

Classic black smokey eyes is a versatile look that flatters Indian complexion and is a top favourite amongst Bollywood actresses, be it Rani Mukherjee or Kareena Kapoor! You can experiment with pretty much any colour by replacing it with the black eyeshadow! It's one of those sexy, sultry looks that will never go out of fashion... team it up with any outfit from your wardrobe and look like you're straight off the runway!!

Watch this video to learn how to rock this look and stand out from the crowd!! :D 

I hope you guys enjoy this tutorial! Please subscribe to my YouTube channel, like the video and comment below!! :D 

Have an amazing day,

Akriti

My 25th Birthday Look!

Hey guys!! Before I went out for dinner with my friends, I decided to shoot a video of my "birthday look" :D  I wore an embroidered white sequence dress from Topshop, curled my hair and attached an emerald green necklace for a princessy look, haha! :)

Here is the video! :)

Hope you enjoy it, please do comment and tell me what you think! Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! :)



Love,
Akriti 

Mesmereyes Makeup Brushes launching soon!

It's official!! Mesmereyes Makeup Brushes launching soon in India!! :D I'm so excited to collaborate with a renowned brush manufacturer and design a limited edition brush kit which will be sold across India! :) The majority of the brushes will have natural hair- cruelty free! It will take a couple of months for the launch since it will take me a while to test the brushes, wash them, ensure they are of superior quality, finalize on the design and colour.. I'm not going to give the green signal until I'm 100% satisfied with the brush quality and durability! 

I'm so so excited about this new venture, can't wait for the madness to begin!! I will update you guys once the sample have reached, would love to hear your inputs with regards to the design and colour.. hehe! 

Have a great sunday!

Love,
Akriti

Arab Inspired Eid Makeup Look

Eid Mubarak everyone!! Wishing you the best of health. wealth and happiness! I'm so excited to upload this video, I really hope you guys enjoy it! :) Scroll down for more pics of the look! Let me know what you think!

Here are the list of products that I have used:
1. Eye primer- Elizabeth Arden
2. Eye kohl- MAC
3. Peachy gold eyeshadow- Inglot 15
4. NYX  pigment- Oro
5. MAC pigment- Moonlit Night
6. Orange eyeshadow- MAC
7. Highlighter- Inglot AMC 07
8. Primer- Inglot gel primer
9. Concealer- MAC Studio Sculpt
10. Sponge- The Beauty Blender
11. Foundation- MAC Studio Fix NC 37
12. Powder- MAC Studio Fix NC 40
13. Contour- MAC Mineralize Skinfinish: Dark
14. Eye pencil- Chambor Teal Dazzle
15. Eyeliner- Inglot gel liner
16. Eyebrows- VOV eyebrow set
17. Mascara- Oriflame volume build
18. Blush- MAC Sunbasque
19. Highlighter- Bobbi Brown: Bronze
20. Lip liner- Diana of London: Nude Cherry
21. Lipstick- MAC Vegas Volt
22. NYX Candy Glitter Eyeliner- Blue

Here are the brushes I have  used:
1. Pencil/smudgge brush- MAC #219
2. Blending brush- MAC #217
3. Flat eyeshadow brush- MAC #239
4. Stippling foundation brush- MAC #188
5. Contour brush- Vega Professional
6. Angular brush- Vega Professional
7. Eyeliner brush- Faber Castell 00
8. Eyelash curler- Shu Uemura
9. Eyebrow Brush- Vega Professional
10. Blush brush- MAC #129
11. Lip brush- MAC #316

Once again, Eid Mubarak!

Bring on the biryani!!
Akriti <3

Bridal Makeup Video | North Indian

I'm super duper excited to share this video with you guys!!! I've been wanting to shoot a Bridal Makeup video for the longest time! I haven't used an actual bride though, I asked my friend Radhika Patel if she could volunteer for it and she sweetly agreed.. Thank you Rads!! The focus on this video is MAKEUP, if I planned this shoot earlier, I would have definitely got my Hairstylist to give her a nice hairstyle and drape her lehenga.. but this was so last minute since I'm traveling on work for a month! 

Let me know what you think!! :D 

So finally, you get to see the magic of airbrush makeup! It's just flawless and natural at the same time as it's mixed with air and sprayed on.. 

Nishita Solanki is a saviour for helping me shoot this video so patiently!! :* Thankssss!! 

The gorgeous Jewellery is from Anmol Palce ( Ispahani Centre) in Chennai.. they have beautiful sets (al different types from across India) there which you can buy or rent incase you want to wear it for your wedding! If you give my name, you will get a special rate! ;) Hehe! 


I hope to do other Bridal videos soon.. maybe once I'm back! Meanwhile, have an awesome day, be happy and keep smiling!! 

Lots of love,
Akriti 

No eyeshadow makeup... Minimum effort, maximum impact!

It's December already!! Ahhh can't believe this year is coming to an end!! :O As clitchéd as it sounds, this year has flown by too quickly!!

Anyway, last night when I went out with my friends, I decided to live up to this festive season by wearing a bronze sequined top.. I actually bought it 4 years ago while I was on holiday in London. It's amazing how it doesn't look that old, thats the beauty of sequins!! :D 

Top: Miss Selfridge 

        Black waxed jeans: Zara

   Watch: Michael Kors

When it came to my makeup, I decided to go for "minimum effort, maximum impact" haha.. I had a looooong day yesterday and I couldn't be bothered to dress up! Plus, less is MORE sometimes!

I went for the no eyeshadow look! I literally used a black kohl pencil and a bright red lipstick!!

Okay, you can stop there if you want it to stay for one hour, but for your makeup to last all day it's really important to layer it up! So On top of the black kohl, I used black eyeshadow to set it in place with a pencil brush from mac called #219. 

Coral Red- Oriflame, M.A.C Smolder 

Let me make this simpler:

1. Draw a line on top of your eyes and below with a black kohl pencil. I used M.A.C Smolder as it's jet black and smudges alot!! Now you must be wondering why I would like a pencil that smudges..? For this look, I've just smoked out my eyeliner and smudged it with a smudge brush so it's easier to use this pencil instead of one that is stubborn and smudge proof.

2. Smudge this with a smudge brush- M.A.C #219

3. Dab on some black eyeshadow on top with the same brush so that it sets the kohl and it remains in tact all night long!!

4. Curl your lashes and apply some mascara!

For my lips, I used a gorgeous Coral Red lipstick by Oriflame from the Demi Moore Collection. It's long lasting so there's no need for touch ups!! :D 

I also used some foundation before I started my makeup to even it out since my skin has been acting up lately!! 

Hope this was helpful! :)

Have fun. party hard and make the most of 2013!!!

Mwah :*

Akriti