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Festival Makeup – Bohemian Summer Look

It is often said that leave a little sparkle wherever you go. Glitter is one of my favorite when I want to add some oomph to my outfit. It’s never a dull moment when you have some glitter on. A good way to incorporate this trend is my sporting glitter makeup. A little bit of sparkle goes a long way and makes sure people give you a second glance. A lot of times sporting glittery makeup can be a little too intimidating and scary. Also, a lot of people do tend to go a bit overboard with it. The key to dramatic glitter eyes is moderation. So if you want perfect party eyes… then glitter is the way to go!

Here’s how you can wear glitter with ease and steal the show.

I created the glitter makeup look for the Godiva Festival. The Godiva Festival is a three-day free music festival which offers great music, entertainment, international food and drinks, children’s fun fair and more. It’s an all in one event which is celebrated in the city’s War Memorial Park. They have 5 stages, 4 tents and two fields filled with fun activities for everyone.

The festival outfit look has a very boho vibe to it. You generally see people sporting fringes, psychedelic prints, hats, boho jewelry.

Instead of going for the obvious flower crowns and chunky bracelets go for something unexpected and add some glitter makeup to your outfit. I’ve created a very versatile and comfortable festival look.

I paired a red summer dress with some lace detailing with my glitter eye makeup. I matched my makeup with the tiny glitter bag with all my essentials. The dress is quite simple. So, I jazzed it up with my makeup and accessories.

I wanted to keep my jewelry to a minimum because who wants to take care of it while you are having so much fun. So I wrapped my necklace as a bracelet for a funky style and used a neck tattoo instead of jewelry for a more fashionably comfortable look.

There are various ways in which you can pair your outfit with a glittery look. You can even sport a short dress or a long gown and add some color with a contrasting outfit. But when you are trying the glitter look to make sure you match it with your outfit. Avoid looking like a shiny disco ball by complementing it with some sober pieces in your look. Keep your outfit simple so that it can bring out the elegant look and make your makeup look charming. So don’t be afraid to sparkle a little, because she who leaves a trail of glitter is never forgotten.

I am currently obsessed with this glitter makeup look and am planning to create one more look soon. But this time I want to experiment with some colors so I am looking at shades of mauve. Are you excited about this look?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Makeup Details Below
• MAC Pro Longwear foundation in nc40
• Clinique Brush on Cream Liner in TrueBlack
• Kroylan Professional Blusher set in light pink
• MAC Haute & Naughty Lash
• Make-Up For Ever Aqua Seal – Waterproof Converter
• Make-Up For Ever Diamond Powder In Gold,
• Make-Up For Ever Eye Prime,
• Make-Up For Ever Super Matte Loose Powder
• MAC Pigment Smooth, high shine gold [Metal]
• MAC Eyeshadow in Goldmine to build layers
• Bohemian Chic Minerals Eye Shadow Pigments in Gold and Yellow.

Credits

Hair & Makeup – Verdeep Hair & Makeup
>Outfit – ASOS
>Photography – Artisan Photography
Tattoo – Heena BK Tattoo

Top 10 Tips – For Your Eyes

Love looking your best, but have no time to keep up with new, fab beauty mantras? Here’s the Top 10 tips that’ll help you look your best and take care of your eyes!

For Your Eyes

Use a high-quality eye cream every night to lighten dark circles and prevent wrinkles.
Keep a gel-based eye-mask handy for those days when your eyes are puffy. Chill and apply for 10-15 minutes for instant improvement.
Apply castor oil or olive oil on your eyelids before sleeping for longer, thicker eyelashes.
Go in for eye makeup comprising of more natural ingredients – eyes are very sensitive, so best not lavish them with too many chemicals.
Keep your eyes well-lubricated using mild eye drops on a daily basis.
Do not rub your eyes too often – those delicate beauties are not meant for rough handling.
Always wear your sunglasses when out in the sun.
When applying sunscreen, make sure to cover the under-eye region as well.
Be gentle and careful when curling your eyelashes; do not tug or pull at the curler, your lashes can do without the brutal treatment.
Be most thorough while removing eye-makeup. Always use either a specialised product or a solution of water and olive oil for the purpose – only rinsing with water leaves residue behind.

My Favourite EyeLiner – Benefit Cosmetics Magic Ink Liquid Eyeliner Review

Hi All!

This review post is on a brilliant product which validates the belief that “Old is Gold”. The Benefit Magic Ink Liquid Eyeliner is one of those classic black liners that end up being a staple product in every diva’s makeup bag.

Honestly, this eyeliner is my favourite till date. I have been using it since 2011 and in the past 4 years, have finished numerous bottles with repeat purchases. It comes in a small, 2.5 ml bottle witha tight, sturdy cap and elegant plastic body. The packaging is perfect for travel purposes as well as keeping on your vanity – so compact and completely leak-proof.

Once you open the bottle, you’re delighted by the jet black liquid therein – it has an even consistency and dark pigments for a bold finish. On application, it dries in a jiffy so even novice makeup users are protected against wet-liner-smudges. As far as smudging and staying power after drying goes, this Benefit liner is virtually impossible to critique. It remains on my lids without flaking or getting lighter for many hours. I have combination skin and tend to sweat when it’s hot, but with this product, I’ve never been left with streaky, raccoon eyes.

What I love most about this eyeliner is its thin, stiff wand which allows for precise, one-swipe application. When you’re running late in the morning and rushing to get your makeup done – that’s when you truly appreciate the ease of application it offers. Perhaps this is why when I buy this liner, all others I own remain ignored and untouched till it gets over. And you might think that given that it’s just 2.5 ml, it would get over very quickly. But it actually lasts for long; I’m on my 3rd month with my current bottle.

Final Thoughts: Great Product, No Issues. Recommended for Repeat Buy

Star Rating – 4.8

Price – £15.50

As is pretty obvious, I’m a big fan of the Benefit Magic Ink Liquid Eyeliner. What has your experience with it been like? I’d love to know…

Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette Review

Not sure why, but this time I have invested in an eyeshadow palette this expensive. In fact, it took me more than a few months to convince myself to buy it. And now that I think about it, it was foolish not to have bought it sooner – that’s how great I found it to be.

Actually, if you think about it, this seemingly expensive produce offers quite a good bargain. When you divide the total cost by the number of shades, each of the twelve full-sized shades comes out to be under £3.5, which is quite a steal for such a quality product.

Also, the range of shades you get in this palette is decently diverse. There is a generous selection of neutrals including taupe, brown, grey, and variations of ivory. The eyeshadow bars have a very smooth texture whose pigments apply and blend wonderfully.

What I like best is that with this one palette you have plenty of shades with different finishes; there are three neutral matte options (Virgin, Buck and Naked) with the rest having a more shimmery finish. Of course, you have to keep in mind that shimmer-finish shades can accentuate wrinkled eyelids but if used on the taut under-brow area, they all work well. Although nearly every shade has some degree of shine, the good news is that except for the shades having glittery pigments (Half Baked, Toasted), the shine clings to the skin well.

Along with the eyeshadow bars, the palette contains a well-made double-sided eyeshadow brush which is very efficient for application. Tip: You can wet the brush slightly and then apply the eyeshadow to get a more shimmery look from the metallic colours.

In terms of suitability for complexion, The original Naked palette works best with my Asian skin tone. It matches perfectly with all the gold embroidered wedding and party dresses but for an office look I might have to invest in the rose-hued Naked 2 or 3 Eyeshadow palette instead.

So, in conclusion, all I can say is that if you like the shades in the palette and see yourself using most if not all of them, it is certainly worth investing in!

PROS:

Eyeshadows have a smooth texture, blend wonderfully.
Wide selection of neutrals.
Shades in a variety of finishes including matte, satin, and glitter.
Comes with a well-made double-sided eyeshadow brush.

CONS:

Matte options could be more.

Rating: 4.5

Price in UK – £38

Price in India – Rs 2800 approx.

My Latest Eye Makeup Routine

You may have already seen the picture of my current eye makeup routine on my Instagram or Facebook page. As promised, here is the story post decoding the process and how I go about it on an everyday basis. I have also listed all the products in the picture towards the end of the post.

These days I am experimenting with a lot with my eye makeup, especially eye shadows – will definitely post some more tips once I have tried and tested them fully.

Most of the days in I am in rush to get ready and be off to work. Hence, this routine is for all those ladies who like me, have a little less time on hand and still want to get awesome, lasting eye makeup. After all, we all know that it’s the eyes that make you stand out in the crowd

I generally tend to start my routine by applying an eye primer on the lids to help get them ready for the eye shadow. Primer, as you may or may not know, makes your eye shadow stay for longer. The M.A.C. pot I use is one my favourites as it also brings out the colour of the shadow and makes it pop a lot more.

Next step obviously is to use a good quality eye shadow for application across the eye contours. If you are a novice and can’t do the two shades look, try to use a lighter, nudish shade on the eye during the day rather than a darker one. Most of the times, lighter shades are much more easy and forgiving than the highly pigmented ones.

Then comes the eyeliner, followed by the mascara. Make sure you use a dark eyeliner in shades like midnight blue or black for office. You can use either a thin line or a thick one depending on how comfortable you are with wearing makeup. And please don’t forget mascara on both the lower and the top eyelashes since the dual stroke widens our eyes and makes them stand out!

Here is the list of products I am using these days for my daily Eye Makeup Routine.

1. MAC Paint Pot Groundwork
2. Loreal Super Liner Eye Liner Gel Intenza in Black
3. Urban Decay Naked Eye Shadow Pallete
4. Rimmel London SacandalEyes Mascara

Any questions? Simply comment below and I will make sure I respond to them personally as soon as possible.