Beauty Diaries by Kimi

Hi friends, I have been MIA since a week now and the reason was that I had been super busy with my sister's engagement ceremony that took place on 6th June 2014 at Jaipur. I got the privilege to do her engagement makeup. Though I didn't do her hairdo, but guided the hired hairstylists to follow what I wanted with her hair and I was pretty pleased with the end result. Check out some pics below: Here is the makeup breakdown: Face:

How to Get the Jerseylicious ‘Smokey Eye’ Jerseylicious has given us a few different styles over the years, with the team from the Gatsby Salon emphasizing big hair and big makeup. The ‘smokey eye’ has been one of the more popular looks to come out of the show, and is all about personality and plenty of volume. Smokey eyes can be created using a combination of mascara, eyeliner, and generous amounts of eyeshadow. If you want to create the look for yourself, what are some of the best ways in which you can go about it? First Steps You should try to start with your eye makeup first, as this will prevent any problems developing with your foundation. A good, clear base and primer is important if you want to make it easier to apply eyeshadow without causing a lot of smudging, at least at first. You can then apply eyeshadow to your lid, making sure that you don’t go too far past the crease. For the wing effect used in the smokey eye on Jerseylicious, be prepared for a bit of pr...

Fresh and Dewy Bold Neon Look with Maybelline New York Products Hi friends, Today, I'd like to share with you a fresh neon makeup look that I've come up with, in collaboration with Maybelline New York India , on the launch of their Bold Matte lipsticks .  It is the newest range of lip color and is available in 5 vibrant shades, with a brilliant matte texture. I prepared this makeup look using the lipstick shade MAT 5 and other Maybelline's products. Neons are back in fashion and one can easily see them trending in clothing, shoes and even accessories. This look is fresh and dewy, making it perfect to go with the current rainy season. Check it out below: Below is a step by step tutorial to achieve the look: 1)  Start with a clean bare face. Take a small amount of Maybelline New York BB cream in a shade that matches your skin tone; dot the cream all over the face and blend well to create an even skintone. 2) If you have oily skin, then it is best to apply ...

Hi friends, Yesterday, I shared with you a simple no-makeup fresh face look   using just 3 makeup essentials from Maybelline New York India . Today, I am going to share with you another super simple and quick makeup look that you can easily achieve using just 3 makeup essentials. When it comes to preparing for an important presentation, your appearance does make a lot of difference in making that first impact. Though your audience is more focused on your presentation, your face is what they get to see the most and it becomes really important to get it right there as well. . It also makes you feel more self-confident. Here, I bring you a quick and easy makeup look that you can wear while going for an important presentation, job interview or even your client's meeting. 1)    Start with a clean bare face. Take a small amount of  Maybelline New York BB cream  in a shade that matches your skin tone; dot the cream all over the face and blend well to cr...

I remember my first day of college and it always brings a smile on my face. The whole nervousness, an eagerness to step my best foot forward and make new friends just made my first day to college really exciting. Whenever, I think of my basic makeup essentials at that time, I remember I used to apply a sunscreen, some talc, kajal and a clear lip balm. Today, in collaboration with Maybelline New York , here is a simple and fresh no-makeup look that I’ve come up with for you to try for your first day to college, using only 3 makeup essentials from the brand:  - Maybelline New York BB cream - Maybelline New York colossal kajal - Maybelline New York Baby lips lip balm I’ve also mentioned a few tips to make your eyes and lashes look more open up without having a need to apply mascara. Check out below: 1)    Start with a clean bare face. Take a small amount of Maybelline New York BB cream in a shade that matches your skin tone; dot the cream all ove...

Hi everyone, Few days back, I shared a makeup look and tutorial apt for your special coffee date on Valentine's day (or on any day!) HERE . Today, I am going to share another makeup look which is quite *bright* and fun look with a pop of color and glitter. You can wear this look on a party, more aptly on a beach or poolside party if you are planning to have one for Valentine's day. I have named it Valentine's Beach Runaway Makeup look. This look is also done in collaboration with Maybelline New York . Have a look at it below: Here is the tutorial for the same:

Hi everyone, I hope you are enjoying the pleasant weather of February. I am currently at Kutch and quite loving the cool winds here. The weather is super awesome and it feels nice to wear light clothes here. Valentine's day is coming up and I hope you guys have already started planning to make it grand. To make it extra special for you, I have prepared few makeup looks and tutorials for you, in collaboration with Maybelline New York   to celebrate this "love" festival and also Maybelline New York's Superstay 14hr Lipsticks The one I am sharing with you today is a soft makeup look with a hint of color to it. I have emphasized more on getting a glowing complexion, and soft eye makeup for this look, while adding a touch of color on the lips. This look will make you look fresh, and is perfect for a Valentine's day coffee date (or any coffee date for that matter!)  Have a look below: The Makeup look

I loved how fresh and elegant Frieda looked in both of her appearances at Cannes. If you too are a fan for her makeup looks and want to achieve the same, then check out the details below: Decoding the look: Freida Pinto at the Cannes 2012 Opening Ceremony Sticking to her understated style, Freida Pinto looked the picture of demure elegance at the Cannes 2012 opening ceremony. We broke down her look at Cannes with a couple of subtle tricks.

Hello friends, It has been a really long time since I last posted any sort of makeup tutorial here. Since summers are here, I tried to experiment a bit with colors. I wore this look yesterday for an evening party and got lots of compliments for the same, so thought of sharing the look here with you guys. Check it out and the tutorial below! :) Wearable Teal Yellow Summer Eye Makeup  Products used: For face: Isadora foundation P2 feel good compact powder Queen Cosmetics Natural blush For eyes: NYX for your eyes only 10 eyeshadow palette  - For Mysterious brown eyes Essence Eyeshadow primer Illamasqua mono eyeshadow - Burst Illamasqua mono eyeshadow - Sex Ambika pillai black liquid eyeliner Yanquina black volumizing mascara For lips: Essence Stay with me long lasting lipgloss - 02 My favorite milkshake Step 1: Apply eyeshadow primer all over your lids. Don't forget to apply some primer underneath your lashline too, as we'd be using eyeshadows t...

Illamasqua works very closely with the Sophie Lancaster Foundation and their latest collaboration with them has produced the Sophie-I Collection and Technique , now developed further with a look by Creative Director Alex Box. Check out the lovely look below, along with the step by step guide and list of products used. Products used:  Minimal products with maximum impact, this look is fantastic to take you from day to night in a few easy steps: Watch the How To video below: You can also create your own spin on it. This will work with a variety of colours. I am planning to try this with deep blues. Will share the look with you soon!! :)

Dreamy and seductive with a telling glance, ‘Beyond the Looking Glass’ captures lots of light and forms a glamorous liaison with natural colours, creating a graceful Festive Season make-up. Rouge Bunny Rouge make-up artists chose only the lightest textures for a perfecting look, and combined them with RBR's two new Loose Glitter Pigment colours in soft, dusty shades to re-create a scintillating version of smoky eyes, without looking overdone. This season Rouge Bunny Rouge make-up artists recommend light versions of make-up without foundation, even if you’re looking for an effortless but glamorous look like ‘Beyond the Looking Glass’. RBR underlines the naturalness of the skin and cover it only with a moisturising and mattifying primer, with a hint of Luminous Skin Wand and Glide Concealer to achieve an even skin tone without any mask effect. Champagne gold and scintillating taupe tones around the eyes add the festiveness to this look, while the lips appear...