Aishwarya Rai Cannes 2011 inspired Blue and Bronze look

Hi everyone!

Today I’m doing a Blue and bronze look inspired by Aishwarya Rai’s Cannes 2011 makeup that she wore with the blue and white Armani Prive outfit.

Aishwarya Rai blue and gold makeup at Canned 2011

I loved the blue used by the L’oreal artists on her lids but did not like the pairing with gold on the lower lash line. In my version of this makeup, I skipped the gold for a subtler coppery/bronze shade on the lower lash line.

Warm colors when paired with blues and green bring out their color because of the contrast and this is what I’ve done here. The blue shade used is a iridescent midnight blue shade (Read review HERE)  and it quite bright , so I’ve kept the lip and cheek makeup understated with a nude warm lippy and bronzed cheeks for a balanced look.

 

Aishwarya Rai Cannes inspired Blue and Bronze makeup look

 

Blue and bronze eye makeup

 

The eye makeup is very simple and the most important product you need is a vibrant blue eyeshadow.

Products used :

EYES :

1. Bourjois ombre stretch eyeshadow #14 ‘Blue Nuit irise’

2. Coastal scents 88 palette (marked shade)

3. VOV pigment (copper/bronze shade)

4. Lotus Herbals kajal

5. Maybelline colossal volume mascara

6. MAC Blending brush 222

 

products used for blue and bronze eye makeup

 

Steps:

1. Apply the blue shade all over lid. (Use primer first, I haven’t used one since I was testing the eyeshadow).

2. Blend the shade in the crease using marked shade from Coastal Scents palette and use it right upto the browbone.

3. Apply kohl on waterline.

4. Apply bronzer/coppery shade on lower lash line.

5. Finish off with mascara.

 

FACE :

1. Lotus Herbals Naturablend swift makeup ‘Creamy Peach’

2. Chambor silver shadow compact ‘RR2 Rose pale’

3. Maybelline expert wear blush ‘Apricot flush’

4. Revlon colorstay mineral finishing powder ‘Sunkiss Radieux’

Face products for Blue and bronze makeup look

 

LIPS :

1. Lakme enrich lipstick #133 from Fantasy collection.

2. MAC Cream color base ‘Improper copper’

Lip products: Lakme enrich lipstick #133 , MAC Cream color base 'Improper copper'

 

Finished look :

Blue and bronze eye makeup look

 

Blue and bronze eye makeup look

Aishwarya Rai Cannes 2011 inspired Blue and bronze makeup look

 

Does it look better with bronze or with Aishwarya’s gold? Let me know your comments by replying below.

 

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Glowing Summer look with Bourjois Hi tech rouge tint and Revlon bronzer

Hi everyone!

This is the look I wore today using MAC Siahi fluidline and Bourjois hi tech rouge tint ‘Rose Pixel‘.

I used some different products than my usual for my face today and I quite liked the healthy glowing look it gave me.

Glowing Summer look with Bourjois hi tech rouge tint and Revlon bronzer FOTD

Products used: 

EYES :

1. MAC Siahi fluidline (on upper lash line and waterline)

2. Maybelline colossal volume mascara

MAC Siahi fluidline and Maybeline colossal volume mascara

FACE :

1. Lotus safe sun intensive sunscreen spray SPF 50

2. L’oreal true match minerals powder

3. Chambor silver shadow compact

4. Bourjois hi tech rouge tint ‘Rose pixel’

5. Revlon colorstay mineral finishing powder ‘Sunkiss Radieux’

6. The body shop face and body brush

7. The body shop blush brush

Products used for glowing summer look

Steps:

1. After applying moisturizer and allowing to sink into the skin for 7-10 min, I applied the Bourjois lip/cheek stain on the apples of the cheeks and blended it using fingers.

2. Next, I applied Lotus spray sunscreen all over face and neck.

3. Since the sunscreen is slightly sticky in texture I skipped liquid/cream foundation and applied L’oreal true match minerals powder all over the face and neck.

4. Applied Chambor compact on T-zone for more matte coverage in the oily region.

5. Lastly, applied applied Revlon colorstay mineral finishing powder all over the cheeks.

LIPS:

Applied Bourjois hi tech rouge tint ‘Rose pixel’ and NYX Sheer gloss ‘HOT’ over it.

Bourjois hi tech rouge tint 'Rose pixel' and NYX Sheer gloss 'HOT'

Final look :

Glowing summer look with Bourjois lip/cheek tint and Revlon bronzer

Glowing summer look with Bourjois lip/cheek tint and Revlon bronzer

Glowing summer look with Bourjois lip/cheek tint and Revlon bronzer

Whats your secret to a glowing summer look? Let me know your comments by replying below.

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Spring/Summer look#9 : Experiment with NYX 'Yellow' Jumbo pencil

Hi everyone!

This is an experiment I tried using NYX Jumbo eye pencil in the shade ‘Yellow‘.  I wanted a yellow all over lid color with a hint of blue at the outer corner and crease but instead it turned out a milky-white with a hint of yellow and blue.

I paired the eye makeup with a bright pink lipstick for a colorful spring/summer look.  This is definitely not a subtle look but the lighter (milky-white-yellow) shade in combination with the blue gives a bright look to the eyes. I’d pair this look with a monochrome outfit in greyed down shades of blue, green or safer neutral shades- balck, white and beige.

Here’s the final look –

Spring/Summer look - Experiment with NYX jumbo pencil 'Yellow'

Spring/Summer look - Experiment with NYX jumbo pencil 'Yellow'

Products used :

EYES :

1. MAC Select moisture cover concealer NC 45.5

2. BeYu eye base

3. NYX Jumbo eye pencil ‘#622 Yellow’

4. Bourjois kohl and contour pencil ’81 Bleu Virtuose’

5. Coastal Scents 88 palette (marked yellow shade- lid, dark brown -crease )

6. MAC Smolder

7. Maybelline colossal volume mascara

8. VOV liquid black liner

9. Marie claire shimmery silver-gold (inner corner, brow bone)

10. Brushes

coastal scents 88 palette

eye makeup products

Bourjois kohl and contour pencil '81 Bleu Virtuose'

Steps :

1. Prime eye lid well and apply the blue pencil on upper lash line, outer V and crease. Blend with finger

2. Apply NYX jumbo pencil ‘Yellow’ shade on 3/4th of lid starting from inner corner.

3. Apply the 2 yellow marked shades all over lid. Apply dark brown shade on outer corner and crease.

4. Blend the crease color towards brow bone.

5. Apply MAC Smolder on waterline and apply blue pencil on lower lash line and softly smudge it with a brush.

6. Apply black liner on upper lash line, slightly wing it out.

7. Apply NYX jumbo pencil Yellow in inner corner and apply shimmery silver-gold shade over it.

8. Finish off with mascara.

FACE:

1. MAC Prep+Prime

2. MAC Studio fix fluid foundation NC 40

3. Chambor silver shadow compact

4. Lakme pure rouge blusher- Rose Crush

face makeup products

LIPS :

Maybelline colorsensational lipstick ‘Hooked on Pink’

Maybelline Colorsensational 'Hooked on Pink'

Final look :

Spring/Summer look - Experiment with NYX jumbo pencil 'Yellow'

Spring/Summer look - Experiment with NYX jumbo pencil 'Yellow'

Spring/Summer look - Experiment with NYX jumbo pencil 'Yellow'

 Did you like the look? Have you tried NYX Jumbo pencils? Let me know your comments by replying below. 

Spring/Summer look#9 : Experiment with NYX ‘Yellow’ Jumbo pencil

Hi everyone!

This is an experiment I tried using NYX Jumbo eye pencil in the shade ‘Yellow‘.  I wanted a yellow all over lid color with a hint of blue at the outer corner and crease but instead it turned out a milky-white with a hint of yellow and blue.

I paired the eye makeup with a bright pink lipstick for a colorful spring/summer look.  This is definitely not a subtle look but the lighter (milky-white-yellow) shade in combination with the blue gives a bright look to the eyes. I’d pair this look with a monochrome outfit in greyed down shades of blue, green or safer neutral shades- balck, white and beige.

Here’s the final look –

Spring/Summer look - Experiment with NYX jumbo pencil 'Yellow'

Spring/Summer look - Experiment with NYX jumbo pencil 'Yellow'

Products used :

EYES :

1. MAC Select moisture cover concealer NC 45.5

2. BeYu eye base

3. NYX Jumbo eye pencil ‘#622 Yellow’

4. Bourjois kohl and contour pencil ’81 Bleu Virtuose’

5. Coastal Scents 88 palette (marked yellow shade- lid, dark brown -crease )

6. MAC Smolder

7. Maybelline colossal volume mascara

8. VOV liquid black liner

9. Marie claire shimmery silver-gold (inner corner, brow bone)

10. Brushes

coastal scents 88 palette

eye makeup products

Bourjois kohl and contour pencil '81 Bleu Virtuose'

Steps :

1. Prime eye lid well and apply the blue pencil on upper lash line, outer V and crease. Blend with finger

2. Apply NYX jumbo pencil ‘Yellow’ shade on 3/4th of lid starting from inner corner.

3. Apply the 2 yellow marked shades all over lid. Apply dark brown shade on outer corner and crease.

4. Blend the crease color towards brow bone.

5. Apply MAC Smolder on waterline and apply blue pencil on lower lash line and softly smudge it with a brush.

6. Apply black liner on upper lash line, slightly wing it out.

7. Apply NYX jumbo pencil Yellow in inner corner and apply shimmery silver-gold shade over it.

8. Finish off with mascara.

FACE:

1. MAC Prep+Prime

2. MAC Studio fix fluid foundation NC 40

3. Chambor silver shadow compact

4. Lakme pure rouge blusher- Rose Crush

face makeup products

LIPS :

Maybelline colorsensational lipstick ‘Hooked on Pink’

Maybelline Colorsensational 'Hooked on Pink'

Final look :

Spring/Summer look - Experiment with NYX jumbo pencil 'Yellow'

Spring/Summer look - Experiment with NYX jumbo pencil 'Yellow'

Spring/Summer look - Experiment with NYX jumbo pencil 'Yellow'

 Did you like the look? Have you tried NYX Jumbo pencils? Let me know your comments by replying below. 

'Barely Feline' look: Quick makeup with cat eyes and nude lips

Hi everyone!

Today I’m doing a cat eyes- nude lips look that can be worn in the daytime or evening and takes under 10 minutes to do. The only skill required is eye liner application to do the ‘cat’ eyes to add some oomph and drama to an otherwise regular look.  Apart from the eyes, the  look is very clean, fresh and simple with nude gloss and a hint of bronzer, hence I call it the ‘Barely Feline‘ look.

Cat eyes have been in trend for quite a while now and are a favorite with celebrities like Angeline Jolie, Taylor Swift, Rihanna to name a few. Pair it with nude lips or a dramatic pout, either way cat eyes give a glamorous touch to the face.

Summary of the look :

On a well moisturized face, conceal required areas and apply light foundation, set with powder. Using liquid/gel eye liner, apply thick line on upper lash line and wing it outwards and  upwards (as shown). Apply kohl starting from inner corner all the way to the outer corner and join it with the wing to frame the eye. Apply nude natural pink gloss and a little bronzer under the cheekbones for a perfect summer look. 

quick summer look : cat eyes-nude lips

Some tips to get perfect cat eyes :

1. Frame the entire eyes, do not leave out the ends/corners.  Start kohl at the inner corner and take it right to the outer corner. Tightline the eyes fully. Start eye liner application for upper lash line also from the inner corner.

2. Do not draw a very thin line. Keep the line medium/thick for the desired ‘cat’ eyes effect. Increase the thickness of the line as you move outwards. Thus the line should be thickest at the outer most corner.

3. Join the bottom of the ‘wing’ to the lower lash line for a continuous frame around the eyes.

4. Can add a little highlighter in the inner corners of the eyes for an extra pop of brightness to the eyes. (I have used a shimmery eyeshadow in the inner corners here)

5. Lastly, Practice eye liner application to get a perfect wing. It is not difficult at all and takes 4-5 trials to get it perfect.

Products used :

1. EYES : Maybelline drama gel liner, MAC Smolder kohl, Maybelline colossal volume mascara, Marie claire shimmery eyeshadow at inner corner

2. FACE: MAC Select moisture cover concealer NC 45.5, MAC Studio fix fluid foundation, Chambor silver shadow compact, Revlon sunkiss radieux (bronzer)

3. LIPS : Bourjois nouveau effet gloss 3D ’03 Brun rose academic’

Final look :

cat eye makeup

quick makeup look : Cat eyes- nude lips

Have you tried the ‘cat eye’ look? What cheek and lip product do you pair with cat eyes? Let me know your comments by replying below.