Basic smokey eye...!

so my friend Nandini asked me to do a smokey eye on her the other day, but i did something else on her cuz i had somthing else on my mind for her, she has the loveliest eyes! they are like every make up artists dreammm!! so this ones for you Nan:)!

as much as i like creative and more out there looks, Im more into creating something wearable!
iv used only two colors to create this basic smokey eye look, it takes less than 5minutes to put together, i promise!

i used MAC's Satin taupe and a matte black eyeshadow..

so, what do u guys think?

SUMMERY MINT LOOK!

 hello lovelies!!!
i wanted to do a colorful summery look for the outdoors and came up with this.. its perfect for a lunch party at a farm house or beach resort. simple but not quite simple.. i kept it matte because i thought that i would more justice to the color it if it were matte!
id pair it up with a nice pinky natural shade of blush like NARS'S orgasm and for lips it would be NYX'S mega shine lipgloss in beige!

 products used-
Coastal Scents 88 original palette.

OH and by the way, in desperate need of a new mascara.. i need some suggestions girls!

MIKYAJY SABAYA LINE AND COLOR PENCIL IN SHADE 11

Today's review is of a product which im not sure if a lot of u know about. its by a brand called MIKYAJY. they have a whole array for amazing beauty products and i remember when i visted saudi arabia a couple of years back, i was so struck by these beautiful products MIKYAJY wud line their stores with. and i must mention here, the ARABS know their make up too well!! id be awestruck with how they'd carry it off! i wish i was into as much make up back then, wud'v stocked up:/! all hope is not lost, my relatives live there:D!

so yes today's product is a lipliner! now im not a lipliner person! i have like 3 of them which i like but the thing is i dont use them too often.. but yes this sabaya one( sabaya and many others are MIKYAJY's collections) is definately my favourite! i reach for it the most! my aunt had bought me this, so im not aware of its price and things..
its long wearing, smooth, doesnt dry out your lips and quite honestly, does wat you want your lip liner to do for you! also i love that i comes with a brush:)!

i dont think there's a way to access these products online, but let me know if any of you are aware! iv tried their eye shadows, felt tip eye liner and stick foundation from my mom and aunt's collection and i should say they are good products!
the link to their website-
http://www.mikyajy.com

and a little about the brand-
Mikyajy is one of the fastest growing cosmetic brands in the Middle East. Launched in 1999, today we have more than 160 stores across Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Libya. Mikyajy Brand Highlights include the fact that we were ranked 29th in the Forbes Arabia Top 40 Arab Brands; an incredible achievement for a brand that was born just 10 years ago!

Being creative and fun has made us into one of the leading cosmetic brands in the Middle East. Mikyajy offers a range of top quality products, developed and made in Europe to international specifications, to satisfy all requirements of its demanding clientele. The Mikyajy product offer includes color cosmetics, skin care products and make up tools. This complete product line up is guaranteed to ensure that you will always be able to find the perfect product to suit all your needs! 

 so have you come across MIKYAJY??

VERSATILE BLOGGER AWARD!!!!

yippieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yes im actually screaming as i type this:)!! i won my first versatile blogger award by Demi from http://www.beautyandthemist.com. Im elated Demi, thanx a tonne:)! Im glad my work is being liked by people, even if there are only a few of u out there who are aware! iv been enjoying the who whole blogging process and love that the blogging community is so warm to a newbie like me:)

RULES-

1. Nominate 15 fellow bloggers who are relatively new to blogging
2. let them know you have nominated them.
3. share 7 random facts about yourself.
4. thank the bloggers you who have nominated you.
5. add the Versatile Blogger Picture to your blog.

and now! 7 random facts about me:)

1. i can live on dark chocolate!!!!!
2. i want to get hot pink streaks in my hair.
3. i hate it when people show bad table manners.
4. i love citrusy perfumes.
5. im waiting to travel the world, its a dream to know about different cultures and people.
6. i'd like to be a freelance make up artist one day!
7. i love writing letters.

here are the bloggers id like to nominate-

1. http://meemisblog.blogspot.in/
2. http://kassicalife.blogspot.in/
3. http://daphxx.blogspot.in/
4. http://ray-connect.blogspot.in/
5. http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.co.uk/
6. http://dazzlingbeautyforever.blogspot.in/
7. http://cutenailstudio.blogspot.in/
8. http://makeupholicworld.blogspot.co.uk/
9. http://glambitionandherbeautybox.blogspot.in/
10. http://makeupspell.blogspot.in/
11. http://vivaciousblog17.blogspot.in/
12. http://realbeautywithtaps.blogspot.in/
13. http://shadesofsteph.blogspot.in/
14. http://armchairbookworm.blogspot.in/
15. http://uneditedshreya.blogspot.in/

xoxo

MAC SELECT SPF 15 FOUNDATION

its every make up lovers dream to find the perfect foundation for themselves and in my hunt to fulfill this dream i happened to stop by a MAC counter and figure out what all the hype about their foundations was!! i have to mention here that the MUA's at MAC counters are the most friendliest and helpful people in the make up industry and anyone who has shopped at MAC or even been there will agree with me!! they dont mind if you go around the store and check out the stuff and wish to try it on, very patient people! now here i have to mention that i hate the SA's at the THE BODY SHOP! always grumpy!!

MAC's SELECT SPF FOUNDATION was my very first purchase from MAC and ever since iv been a regular visitor, to check out their new collections and not necessarily to buy each time .

MAC'S CLAIM-

our water-based liquid foundation. combines medium coverage with SPF 15. provides a fresh, natural matte finish.layers up, lasts long, helps protect the skin all day. non-oily, available in 18 shades. best way to baby your skin.

MY TAKE-

i want to start of my opinion on this product by staying my skin type. back when i bought it, i was more oily to combination type. i have large pores on the apples of my cheeks and acne marks. i break out very easily. i wanted something that gives me a natural looking finish and hides my imperfections and doesnt break me out.. upon stating the above, the lovely MUA at MAC(sayanika- MAC counter, kormangala, bangalore) suggested this for me.

PROS-

• as stated by MAC, it gives a fresh looking, matte finish when topped with some sort of finishing powder, i use MAC's Mineralized skin finish in Natual Light.
• it contains SPF which i figure alot of people look for in their foundation. i, however wear a sunblock underneath my foundation irrespective of SPF. 
• its water-based which is good for oily beauties.
• its nice and light and doesnt look cakey.
• doesnt emphasis or clog my pores.
• buildable.(sheer to medium)
• stays on for 6-7 hours on a nornal day(26 to 30 degrees) before u need a touch up.
• doesnt not melt alot on hot sunny days, i suggest you use blotting sheets on it in summers if u stay out in the sun.
• available in 18 shades which keeps out options for all the ladies out there:).
• evens out skin very nicely
• dint break me out.
• very blendable.

CONS-

• not great for hot and humid climates.
• i have to use a concealer for my acne marks, this foundation does not hide them.
• as much as i like products with SPF, i dislike the fact that light bounces of your face when you do flash photography and washes you off.
• its pricey.. but its MAC:/??
• NOT FOR PEOPLE WITH DRY SKIN!!
• you need to buy a separate pump with this, though i use a que tip to take out product!

THE FINAL DECISION-

I say this is a very nice foundation for those who dont have alot for problem areas and are looking for a daily wear, light weight foundation. the USP of this foundation is that it gives u a nice matte, natural finish!

PRICE- 1600INR for 30ml( the prices for cosmetics have increased since the budget change:(

              or $27

have you found your perfect match for foundation?? or are u still on the look out?

WET N WILD MEGAGLO ILLUMINATING POWDER in STARLIGHT BRONZE

One thing that i have learnt to apply lately is bronzer.. though iv always liked the chiselled appearance it gives u, i cud never figure out how to apply it.. but im better now:)! i have like big cheeks and since i tie a hijab(headscarf) it tends to make my cheeks look all the more prutruding! do v have a solution?? yes v do:)!

today, im going to be reviewing wet n wild's bronzer. Iv had this for a while now in my collection.. my brother had got it from london and back then i thought u only applied blush on the cheeks and so when he asked me what i wanted, i asked him to get me some nice blush with a bunch of other goodies and im guessing he thought this was the perfect four in one blush and picked it up without much pondering:D!!

Product description-

wet n wild illuminating powder creates a healthy luminous glow with a subtle iridescence on any complexion.it features four coordinating colors that can be used individually as an eyeshadow or together as blush and highlighter. its a finely milled formula that applies and delivers a smooth finish. available in four sets.

packaging-comes in a round, see through metallic plastic container. its sturdy and light weight.

MY TAKE

PROS-

• i think its a great bronzer. it gives you the perfect amount of shimmer without making you look like a shiny disco ball.
• the first color from the left can be used as a highlighter for ur cheek bones to give the appearance of a sun kissed look.
• pigmentation is good.
• the colors can be used separartely or together so as to provide a wide array and caters to the needs of different skintones, which in my opinion is great.
• there is so much product in the pot that i dont think i will ever be able to hit pan! in short, a light goes a long way.
• easily blendable.
• u can bronze and contour with it since it has darker colors as well.
• can double up as an eyeshadow palette so thats a great way to travel light.
• inexpensive.

CONS-

• its non availability in India, but you can order it online which is not very bad right?

FINAL JUDGEMENT-

all in all its a great product. if u are a bronzer lover u must try this one and even if u are a beginner it gives u alot to try various things with, all in one pot!

can be purchased from http://www.nonpareilboutique.com/ in India.

 SO, WHICH YOUR FAVOURITE BRONZER???

My 24th Birthday:)!

hello beauties:)
it was my 24th birthday on 24 April and i just thought it would be nice to share a few little things about this very special day, made special by the people around me!!!
Im a bit apprehensive about posting pictures of me so ul probably c edited versions in this blog post!
i have to absolutely thank my painterly pot cuz it dint let my eyeshadow move at all..

              i figure i dont have great brows:D and this was taken at the end of the day, my bad!!!

its not a very clear picture but this is how i wore my eyeshadow on my birthday this year:)

and i must mention that iv been loving this fascinator, wore it to look all fancy!

my MOST favorite person in the world, Pragya, got me this fabbbbbbbbbbbbb eiffel tower cushion to match my room and taste to the T:)!!!! she knows me lik no one does! love you!!

and now my birthday cake..........................................

yesssssssssssssss!!!!! i did flip wen i saw this:D!! thanx a million to Payal♡♡♡ who got me the best cake iv ever had on my birthday:)  (do not question how long i took to make up my mind the cut)!!! i will update it with a better picture soon:)! also i have deep freezed the stilletoes and eyeshadow palette:)! wont be eating those.!