HORIZONTAL smokey eye?!?! Well, that's what I like to call it! :P This look has the smoky-ness ABOVE the base colour which is turquoise ( as opposed to besides it)...
Every single time I begin packing, I always think of ways to
reduce my luggage weight.. Am I the only one who uses up every single kg of the
baggage allowance?! It’s so hard to
travel light!! Especially if you’re traveling for a long trip and you just want
to pack you’re entire wardrobe!
When it comes to makeup, lipsticks are a NECESSITY while
you’re on holiday, seriously! The more, the merrier! It’s also the quickest and
easiest to apply, in less than 30 seconds, you’ll see the transformation!
From L-R: Innocence Beware, Vegas Volt, Fanfare, Mocha, Girl About Town, Morange, Russian Red
Now, packing 6-7 different shades can weigh up your makeup
bag! So here’s a quick and easy “Do It Yourself” method of making your very own
lipstick palette which is travel friendly and weightless! Yippeee! :D
Here's what you need to do:
1. Buy a plastic re-usable pill box
2. Choose 7 (or less) lipsticks - I chose a nude, coral, baby
pink, soft brown, hot pink, orange and red. I LOVE mixing colours!! So in case
you want to turn down the hot pink, just mix it up with the nude or brown… You
can customize your own shades this way! While choosing lipstick, keep in mind their
texture.. I chose a variety of textures- creamy, satin-y & matte.
3. A butter knife or spatula- This is of course to chop off a
portion of your lipstick. I slit less than 0.5 centimeter of the lipstick and carefully placed it into each of the mini boxes.
4. Lip Brush- Fingers can be really messy, so I carry my M.A.C
lip brush since it's tiny and has a cap! This way, I don't have to worry about the brush staining my makeup pouch!
Before I did this, I was thinking twice whether it was a
good idea to break my lipsticks but I’m really glad I went for it! I know it's saddening, breaking your lipsticks (especially if it's M.A.C) but trust me it’s sooo
convenient!! :D
I named my palette Pretty Powerful!
Now you can carry this cute lipstick palette every time you travel or even keep it in your handbag because you never know, you might just need it! :D
Some of the makeup removers I use burn my eyes, irritate my skin and the worst bit, don't even remove my makeup after all that! :S You'll be surprised that one of the most effective ways to remove your makeup is by using Oil. Try using organic, un-processed oil. In most cases, oil can be used by people with all skin types (but there are some exceptions, it's best to try and test). If you're worried to try it on your skin, start by using it on your eyes first, to remove eye makeup and then move on to you're skin to remove the rest of your makeup.
Here are my top 3!
1. Almond Oil
My all time favourite, rich in Vitamin E. I use either the Biotique Almond Oil/ Roghan Badam Oil
2. Olive Oil
Works as a charm, but slightly expensive. I use any brand from the super market!
3. Coconut Oil
Amazing, especially for dry skin. My friend gets me a can of natural coconut oil which is grown in his house! You can also get it at natural food stores, like Eco Nut. Hair oil like Parachute, Vatika etc can be used, but because they are processed oils, I prefer not to use them on my face..
These are AWESOME to remove eye makeup, but I also use them on my face to remove the rest of my makeup.
How to use it:
Squeeze some on your palms, apply in on a dry face (it won't work if you wet your face with water) and massage it with your fingertips to dissolve all the makeup... If you're wearing mascara, this will work brilliantly to remove every bit of it! When you massage your face with your hands using oil, it really helps to loosen the makeup.. By the end of it, you'll look like the Joker from Batman.. Lol!
Muahaha!
Now take a ball of cotton and gently remove the oil+makeup.. Once you're done, wash your face with water until all the and follow up with your regular face wash to make sure all the residue has been washed away.. Now say hello to the most beautiful woman in the world as you smile in the mirror makeup-less! :D
Hey lovelies, I'm just settling in and getting back to reality after one crazy week! I was off for the Lakme Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 and Ponds Femina Miss India 2013 in Mumbai which was truly an unforgettable experience!
From the clothes, makeup, hair, accessories, designer, models, celebrities, performances.. I was lost in my own little colourful world!
NEON was spotted everywhere! It made it's way into makeup too!
Kareena Kapoor was the show stopper for the Grand Finale, and wore a gorgeous neon pink-coral outfit by Namrata Joshipura..
There was a spectacular fashion show by Designer Vikram Phandis who partnered with the Swades Foundation and had it's members walk the ramp along with Bollywood celebrities! It was so touching watching the members of the foundation, waving at the audience and posing! :)
Every show had it's own unique style of makeup- from smokey eyes, to bare minimal makeup, neon lips, fuzzy eyebrows, high cheekbones and layers of false lashes! Oh, and I couldn't control my excitement when I got to meet my personal favourite actress- the bold and beautiful VIDYA BALAN!
Watch my 59 seconds video on how to apply lipgloss over RED lipstick!
You might wonder why it's different to the usual method of applying lipgloss, but you have to be careful when your applying BOLD shades like red, orange, hot pink etc..
Firstly, these bright shades must be applied with a steady hand, preferably with a lip brush because they draw crazy amounts of attention! If you make a mistake, it will definitely show! It's not as forgiving as lighter lip shades!
The key point to note- apply lipgloss only on the centre of your lips, to the inside rather than the edges of your lips. Stay within the centre of your lips! What I wore on my lips: 1. M.A.C Cherry Lip Pencil 2. M.A.C Ruby Woo Lipstick 3. M.A.C Clear LipGlass You can substitute these products for other makeup brands!! :)
I've used M.A.C Clear LipGLASS because it's amazingly reflective and literally gives a glossy-glassy finish! It has no shimmer, it's super smooth and gives a wet sexy look! A little goes a loooong way, make sure to take extremely little!! But beware- it is very sticky!! (Strands of my hair gets stuck to my lips! :/ )
Hope you enjoyed this super quick tip!! (Apologies for the background noise, I wasn't planning on making a video- spontaneous decision! :P P.S- The video ends with a picture I took for Women's Day. Click here to have a look!
