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Essential Bridal Makeup tips & Tricks - Asian, Indian & Western notes.

Published on 2011-09-21 16:23:00

The eyes are the window to your soul and you want them to look their best on your wedding day. Follow these tips for big, beautiful eyes that shine:1. Hire a makeup artistI don’t think there is anything wrong with doing your makeup yourself, but unless you’re knowledgeable about bridal makeup and how looks photograph, it’s best to hire a makeup artist for a wedding. That’s because bridal makeup is different from everyday makeup. On your big day, makeup needs to be w [..]

How to Clean a Makeup Brush

Published on 2011-08-20 16:18:00

Cleaning each individual makeup brush is an important beauty step that many women forget about. Read all about the importance of keeping each makeup brush clean, and also learn the step-by-step process of cleaning a makeup brush. Why should you clean your makeup brush?Cleaning makeup brushes is incredibly important because makeup brushes, like anything else, collect bacteria. As makeup brushes are used on your face, you don’t want harmful bacteria coming in contact with your eyes, [..]

Ingredients: RHAMNOSE

Published on 2011-08-01 15:00:00

An extract of Uncaria tomentosa, a large woody vine found primarily in Brazil and other tropical climates in Asia and the Mediterranean; / n. / 2. / Known colloquially as “Una de Gato,” or “Cat’s Claw,” a popular anti-inflammatory agent with antibacterial properties that can help relieve arthritis and chronic pain and kill viruses; / n. / 3. / A naturally occurring deoxy sugar that has recently been utilized as a skin stimulator with rejuvenating effects th [..]

Top 10 Skin Myths Debunked

Published on 2011-07-15 13:52:00

Are you approaching your regimen all wrong? Dermatologists expose common blunders that could be sabotaging your complexion. MYTH 1: A complete skincare routine must have three steps. TRUTH:Cleanse, tone, then moisturize has been drilled into our heads, but feel free to skip the second step, says Cambridge, Massachusetts, dermatologist Dr. Ranella Hirsch: "People think that toning an oily complexion will make it better, but oil is protective and the body produces it in response to injury. When y [..]

5 Ways to Look 10 Years Younger

Published on 2011-07-09 16:20:00

These makeup moves will keep you looking rested and vibrant1. Lift your brows.High, full brows look youthful and help define all your features, says Los Angeles makeup artist Brett Freedman. Use a brow powder or pencil a shade lighter than your hair color to fill in sparse areas, then sweep a fine line right above the top of the arch. Try Wet n Wild Eyebrow/Eyeliner Pencil (drugstores). 2. Camouflage crow's feet.Nix heavy cover-up, which makes lines more obvious, says Matin Maulawizada of Laura [..]

Comfortably numb? The 'Morphine lip balm' that promises to paralyse your pout

Published on 2011-06-28 11:18:00

Most lip-plumping products promise to make your lips tingle, but the latest gloss to hit the market contains a numbing agent so potent, it has been named after a hospital pain killer. Morphine Lips' new balm contains four per cent benzocaine, an over

CoverGirl admits to using false lashes in ad for "false lash effect"

Published on 2011-06-03 11:45:00

Rimmel got into hot water with the Advertising Standards Authority in the UK last year for putting false lashes on Georgia May Jagger in its 1-2-3 Looks Mascara ad. So it's little surprise that fellow cosmetic companies are being careful.But Cover

Botox at too early an age could actually make you look OLDER

Published on 2011-06-02 11:43:00

Thanks to the influence of celebrities, younger women than ever are demanding Botox injections a means of wrinkle prevention. But according to one British doctor, using the cosmetic filler too young could actually speed up the ageing process.In an ar

Going Grey at 25??

Published on 2011-05-21 09:05:00

That first silver strand is a defining moment – and used to signal the start of middle age. But new research reveals a worrying trend...For a woman, it’s one of the most defining moments of getting older — that day when you peer into the mirror

The Look: All Gold

Published on 2011-05-14 10:02:00

Going for gold isn’t just a sporting term, it’s also one of the biggest wins in the beauty world too.To get this eye look, ensure you have a good gold eyeshadow and a bold bronze eyeliner.1.) Start off by sweeping your lids with a soft base colou

Bridal Eyes - what do you think?

Published on 2011-05-10 08:56:00

Bridal Makeup - Do' and Don'ts for your Wedding Photographs...

Published on 2011-05-09 11:46:00

      Getting your make up right for the big day can feel like a massive task, even if you have entruste

Fun & Games at Indian Weddings

Published on 2011-04-21 09:27:00

The Indian wedding is a delightful series of ceremonies that continue for weeks and that do not culminate until well after the actual wedding. These celebrations, fun and games continue to make a wedding something to cherish and remember always. In

Faking it with fashion jewelery

Published on 2011-04-20 09:24:00

Aaaah! The resplendence of bridal finery…the lovely queen-like clothes, the adornment! One of the most enjoyable aspects of being an Indian bride is dressing up and playing princess for the numerous festivities. And oh yes, who can forget the jewel

Indian Wedding Beauty Tips

Published on 2011-04-17 13:45:00

While planning your wedding, it’s always a good idea to consider the oft-overlooked area of cosmetics. Couples break-up; couples make-up, but a bride should only wear make-up if it’s already a part of her daily routine. That’s the conventional

Making your Eyes look bigger - South Asian Wedding Makeup

Published on 2011-04-16 13:45:00

We use makeup as a medium of highlighting our looks, for e.g., foundation and concealer for fairer and smoother skin, blush for high cheeks, lip colors for glossy lips and of course, eye makeup for bigger and bolder eyes. Eyes are the first thing we

Bridal Mehendi Designs for your Hands

Published on 2011-04-16 08:56:00

The most beautiful designs add grace to a bride's hands. Here are some of the most intricate designs I have seen.  Asian weddings are busy times for brides. The household of the bride is more busy, lively and full of action than any other time. The

half lashes = better flutter

Published on 2011-04-15 12:39:00

There is a common misconception that slapping on a full set of false lashes will give you the extra va va voom your mascara and titchy lashes can’t provide. While your lashes will indeed appear longer, often a full set of falsies can look too heavy

Expert Tips on your Wedding Pictures

Published on 2011-04-13 11:52:00

      It is that one day in your life when you want to look back and not notice your face looking goth w

The Look: Green & Gold

Published on 2011-04-10 09:58:00

Emerald Eyes with Lily Cole The British model is practically made to wear this hue, thanks to her rich auburn locks. It’s a colour match made in heaven.To get Lily’s eye look, arm yourself with a pigmented shadow and a good eye primer.1.) To begi

Bridal Makeup - Do' and Don'ts for your Wedding Photographs...

Published on 2011-04-09 11:46:00

      Getting your make up right for the big day can feel like a massive task, even if you have entruste

Help support a great new Feature Film on Kickstarter

Published on 2011-04-07 14:10:00

The Red Robin" Oscar cast/crew attached to Thrillerhttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theredrobin/the-red-robin-academy-award-cast-attached-to-thrilPlus I am on the crew!About this projectSTARRING:Academy Award winner Maximillian Schell (Judgement a

Face Cream claims to get to the root of wrinkles

Published on 2011-04-07 10:32:00

It's hailed as the magic beauty ingredient that can take years off your face.And collagen, the skin-plumping protein said to smooth out laugh lines and crow’s feet, seems to be in most anti-wrinkle creams on the market these days.But what if it wer

Mehendi Tips : Do's & Don'ts

Published on 2011-04-06 08:56:00

Do's Wash the area to be decorated with a good soap (one with a mud base) and water.  Mehendi should be kept for 2-3 hours till it is fully dry. Scrape off the dry Mehendi and do not wash

Booking a Wedding Trial with a Professional Makeup & Hair Artist - Indian Wedding Makeup

Published on 2011-04-04 13:45:00

It’s no secret that good makeup artists are in high demand all year long but in particular during peak spring/summer wedding seasons. It just makes sound sense to book your chosen makeup artist well in advance. I recommend spending some time lookin

Intricate Mehendi Designs

Published on 2011-04-02 08:56:00

Every couple is hoping for a good marriage.  For such a place, the theme should be treated and Beautiful Mehndi Designs decorations should be carefully chosen.  One of the important details of the Beautiful Mehndi Designs tables.The

10 Great Wedding Makeup Looks - Links of interest

Published on 2011-03-29 15:36:00

Your special day has finally come, and, no, I don’t mean the premiere of The Hills. It’s even better than that! It’s your wedding day. Your plate is already spilling over with wedding plans, making sure that everything turns out right — the g

Wedding Make Up Tips & Advice

Published on 2011-03-28 15:36:00

You want to look your best on your special day so make sure you plan your make up carefully, well in advance. Whether you are doing your make up yourself or hiring someone else to do it, try to remember the following: - Your make up should be an enh

The Advantages to Hiring a Makeup Artist

Published on 2011-03-27 13:45:00

I have worked with hundreds of brides during my career and the one thing that remains common is they all want to look their best on their wedding day. So often a bride plans every detail of her wedding months and sometimes years in advance, from the

Another 10 Great Wedding Makeup Looks - Links

Published on 2011-03-24 15:36:00

Your special day has finally come, and, no, I don’t mean the premiere of The Hills. It’s even better than that! It’s your wedding day. Your plate is already spilling over with wedding plans, making sure that everything turns out right — the g

The Best Makeup Remover for your Skin

Published on 2011-03-21 13:45:00

All of us take great pains to look beautiful. Makeup products come in really handy in hiding our flaws and accentuating our assets. We spend hours in front of the mirror shaping our eyebrows with a pencil and curling our lashes with a mascara. Painti

A Bride's Beauty Wedding Day Beauty Tips

Published on 2011-03-20 13:45:00

Your wedding is the "for sure" one time in your life when you want to look amazing. At your upcoming wedding ceremony and reception, you will be the center of attention, with all eyes on you as you make your way down the aisle toward your groom. Obvi

Bridal Makeup Tips

Published on 2011-03-17 13:15:00

You have met the man of your dreams, fallen in love with him and even got the marriage date pinned down. And now, you are eagerly waiting for the day when the two of you would become each others -  forever. In the meantime, you have started with the

Pop to your Lips as you walk down the aisle

Published on 2011-03-14 18:34:00

This summer you might want to add a little pop to your pucker as you’re walking down the isle. Shake things up a little! After all it is summer and color is everywhere…Hot colors include shades of red, orange reds, and fuchsia.&nbs

French fancies - always the envy of the rest of us, but now their beauty secrets are out... and over here

Published on 2011-03-14 09:57:00

The French know a thing or two about beauty, and skincare junkies have long been zipping over on the Eurostar to stock up on niche brands that aren’t available here. But with two new ranges from across the Channel arriving in shops this spring —A

Make Up Ideas before YOUR Wedding Day

Published on 2011-03-09 15:32:00

Firstly, it is very essential to find out the right kind of make up that would suit and compliment the bride`s style and skin tone. Some of the basic ideas for a bride that she can follow before the arrival of her special big day are as follows: The

Bridal Hair Styles – it’s complicated

Published on 2011-02-20 15:15:00

It’s very complicated .You may choose a hair style looking at elaborative bridal hairstyle magazines but kindly accept my apologies as the news has it that you cannot have that dream hairstyle. Do you know what will decide your hairstyle? Wish to s

Indian Wedding Dresses

Published on 2011-02-16 15:54:00

The size and culture of India seem to co-exist in terms of magnitude. India is amongst the three largest countries in the world and its expanse makes it the most culturally diverse nation too. The marriage season in India brings with it a certain

Seven Steps (Saptapadi) around the Sacred Fire

Published on 2011-02-13 20:31:00

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The Essential 90 Minute Beauty Routine

Published on 2011-02-12 21:16:00

Pep yourself up in the time it takes to watch a football match! Running out of things to do while yet another World Cup match is on? Make the most of 90 minutes to yourself, with a bride-to-be beauty routine that takes the s

Fit for a Prince -The Sherwani

Published on 2011-02-11 20:42:00

Grooms preparing for an Indian style wedding have the luxury of choice when it comes to choosing their wedding attire.The sherwani is a traditional Indian-style groom wear originating from the royal families in the North of India.The sherwani c

Bridal Hair Styles – it’s complicated

Published on 2011-02-11 15:15:00

It’s very complicated .You may choose a hair style looking at elaborative bridal hairstyle magazines but kindly accept my apologies as the news has it that you cannot have that dream hairstyle. Do you know what will decide your hairstyle? Wish to s

Airbrush makeup for your wedding

Published on 2011-02-11 14:40:00

Every little girl dreams of her wedding day, the day where she is going to be the most beautiful woman in the room. Besides her dress there is one thing a woman can do to make her feel beautiful and airbrush make up can help you achieve this goal. 

Tip and Tricks

Published on 2011-02-11 09:57:00

Have you ever woken up in the morning, only to be faced with two rather tell-tale black rings around your eyes? (It’s not a great look is it?) And you think this is very strange, as you cleansed and toned the night before, so how did these black ma

Bridal Makeup for Indian Weddings

Published on 2011-02-10 20:17:00

Indian weddings are generally royal and elaborated events in which bride and groom remains the centre of attraction and they both must look their very best, especially the bride. When it comes to bridal make-up for the big day, sometimes brides ove

Wedding Day Makeup Advice and Tips

Published on 2011-02-10 13:02:00

Wedding Day Makeup Tips And Advice Your wedding day is going to be one of the most memorable days of your life. You want to look and feel the beautiful, radiant bride with your makeup enhancing your natural beauty. Your every blush, smile and kiss w

Solah Shringar - 16 vital components for Indian Brides

Published on 2011-02-09 20:24:00

A traditional Hindu wedding procession takes place following various rituals and ceremonies. The marriage is a reflection of the rich Indian culture where every ritual has its own importance. Out of many rituals ‘Solah Shringar’ of the bride